Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 224 of the 1962 volume:

PEKIN IAN 1962 Pekin Community High School Pekin, Illinois I TABLE I LiJ OF CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY Page 90 STUDENT BODY Page 104 3 Erected in 1955, the English Building houses the conference room, superintendent’s office, the Main Office, the coun selors’ offices, speech, publications, English, Latin, physical science and mathematics classes. This Is Pekin High . . . 4 Tiie English Building is seen acr and serves as loading area for the The Leeway provides easy and comfortable passage between the buildings. Named in honor of Jimmy “Doc” Lee, the Leeway also served as the sight of the all-school dances and Junior-Senior Prom this year. Pekin High presents its newest front to Eighth Street traffic, showing the dragon and emblem purchased for the school by the Boys Club. The Broadway entrance has long been a familiar sight to Pekin residents' traveling the busy street. 5 EVERYDAY LEARNING . . . in a classroom . . . by finding out for oneself The everyday learning opportunities available at Pekin High are enhanced by the many adequate facilities of the physical plant. Basic needs are satisfied through well-equipped classrooms. The availability of library facilities provides students with many opportunities to improve self-knowledge. Students may further gain knowledge through laboratory and shop facilities. Experiments in chemistry help further a student’s understanding of the workings of his environment. The industrial arts equipment provides facilities to increase vocational abilities. In the language lab a student may increase his ability to comprehend one of the three foreign languages offered in the curriculum. The reading clinic, an innovation in education, assists students in increasing their reading abilities. Thus, any student may gain as much as he wants from everyday learning. ... through innovations of education Pekin High offers activities to interest everyone in STUDENT LIFE The Rivals........................ 10 The Solid Gold Cadillac..... .... . 12 “The Old Lady Shows Her Medals” . . 14 Frosh-Soph Dance Open Houses....................... 15 Student Council Elections........... 16 Exchange Students ................. 17 “Mardi Gras” ....................... 18 Homecoming......................... 20 “Pink Tights”........................22 Concert Band Dance Band________________________ 24 Majorettes and Drum Major___________ 25 A Cappella Choir Sophomore Choir______________________27 Melody Maids John Philip Sousa Award Betty Crocker Award ............... 28 Bausch-Lomb Award Math Contest Award NOMA Award Miss and Mr. Loudmouth.............. 29 Individual Events Debate_______________________________30 Junior-Senior Prom _________________ 32 National Honor Society_______________34 Baccalaureate and Graduation ....... 36 9 (jM • 7 The complete cast THE RIVALS The Rivals, Richard Sheridan’s witty, elegant comedy, was the fall presentation of the Pekin High School Drama Department. This play was written by Sheridan when he was twenty-four years old and had its first performance in 1775. The novel-reading heroine, the coward forced into a duel, the rebellious son bent on marrying to please himself and not his father and yet making love unwittingly to the very girl his father wants him to wed, and the foolish old lady of fashion abusing the English language are all elements of the grab-bag plot. The costume, speech, and movement of the Eighteenth Century were reenacted by the cast. CAST Sir Anthony Absolute Jim Ramey Captain Jack Absolute Jim Eichelberger Faulkland.................... Dave Tebben ‘Odds Crickets! My hair has been in training for some time.' Bob Acres .............. Sir Lucius O’Trigger Fag .................... David __________________ Boy .................... Thomas _________________ Mrs. Malaprop .......... Lydia Languish__________ Julia .................... Lucy ................... Servant ________________ Men Servants ___________ Daryl Hornecker Ronald Krannich ....... John Alessi ___Buhs Anderson ______ John Smith Bill Rockliff _______ Judy Webb . Cheryl McWherter .... Linda Wilson ___ Sandra Crafton ______Terry Jones __ Jim Kriegsman Stan Montgomery Row 1: S. Crafton, L. Wilson. Row 2: B. Rockliff, B. Anderson, J. Ramey, C. McWhorter, J. Webb, D. Tebben, J. Kriegsman, S. Montgomery, J. Jeffries. Row 3: J. Hundt, Miss Harrod, M. Wright, C. Bosserman, J. Alessi, T. Jones, J. Eichelbergcr, R. Krannich, D. Hornecker, R. Zahn, Deanna Coil, C. McMains, G. Eggena. Row 4: S. W'alters, C. Netherton, P. Reichert, L. Hauser, M. Marcus, J. Rowan, E. Batton, D. Woelfle, M. Hancock, D. Baysinger, D. Jansen, S. Hancock. “They call me for everything!” “It’s another one of those proxy papers. Mercy! Two hundred shares.” Row I: S. Singley, S. Warren, J. Ramey, D. Hornccker, B. Anderson, J. Kriegsman, S. Crafton, J. Eichelberger, S. Hoffman, D. Baysinger, P. Moran. Row 2: R. Schmiechen, G. Chase, S. Montgomery, S. Walters, C. Netherton, C. McWherter, S. Sarver, E. Schimmelpfennig, G. Hazlett, M. Hayes. Row 3: D. Woelfle, M. Marcus, E. Batton, T. Jones, L. Betzel-berger, H. Kahn, P. Reichert, D. King, L. Hauser, C. McMains, J. Junker, “ THE SOLID GOLD! Narrator____________ T. John Blessington Alfred Metcalfe ____ Warren Gillie ..... Clifford Snell _.... Mrs. Laura Partridge Amelia Shotgraven . Mark Jenkins ....... Miss L’A rriere .... Two Models „........ Edward L. McKeever Miss Logan _________ The A.P. ........... The U.P....... I.N.S............... The Times __________ A Little Old Lady-News Broadcasters Bill Parker __... Dwight Brookfield Estelle Evans_____ Newsboys .......... .... Richard Schmiechen _____________ Jim Ramey ________ Daryl Hornecker ........... Buhs Anderson ________ Jim Eichelberger ___________ Sandra Crafton ........... Sally Hoffman ____________ Dave Baysinger ...............Pat Moran .......... Sharlyn Singley Susan Warren .............Jim Kriegsman ........... Susan Sarver ________ Stan Montgomery ............. Greg Chase ............. Mike Hayes ............. Sue Walters ......... Cheryl McWherter .... Ed Schimmelpfennig ............ Gary Hazlett ____________Carol Netherton ___________ Harold Kahn Larry Betzelberger ‘I’m in charge of stockholder relations.1 l0h, just a wee bit more tea, Mrs. Dowey.” The Old Lady Shows Her Medals” CAST Mrs. Dowey Sandra Crafton Mrs. Haggerty ........................ Cheryl McMains Mrs. Michleham Janice Betzclberger Mrs. Twymley Valerie Harlan Reverend killings Daryl Hornecker Kenneth Dowey of the Black Witch Jim Eichelberger “The Old Lady Shows Her Medals’ was chosen as this year’s contest play by the drama department and directed by Miss Harrod. Taking place in England during World War I, the play revolves around Mrs. Dowey, who is actually a spinster wanting others to think she is married. Feeling left out because her companions have sons, she invents a son. Her imaginary son appears unexpectedly, causing her much alarm. She and the boy become good friends and remain so until his death in the war. Pekin High received a first place rating in the district contest hosted by Pekin February 17. They advanced to the sectional contest in East Moline March 10 and placed third. “I swear by God that we had champagny wine. And to them as doubts my word—here’s the cork.” “Kenneth! Are you angry?” FROSH-SOPH DANCE Last year’s Prince and Princess, Max Hancock and Cheryl L. Meyer, are shown crowning the new frosh-soph Prince and Princess, Clayton Parker and Christy Pratt, at the 1961 Frosh-Soph Party. The annual Frosh-Soph Dance was held October 13, providing the social highlight of the year for freshman and sophomore students. The girls’ gym was decorated with yellow streamers. A colorful rainbow provided the backdrop for the coronation platform which was decorated with pink and white chrysanthemums and greenery. The roval couple were seated in white iron chairs. Music for the evening was provided by the P.C.H.S. Dance Band and the Treble Tones. Christy Pratt and Clayton Parker were crowned Princess and Prince of the dance by last year’s Princess and Prince, Cheryl L. Meyer and Max Hancock. Members of the court were Sherry Cunningham, Robyn Worth, Peggy Underwood, Pam Vogelsang, Mike Edgecomb, Mike Franks, Bill Love, and Gary Fox. Superintendent F. M. Peterson greets one of the sets of parents present at the open houses. Open Houses In order to acquaint the parents of Pekin High students with the administration, faculty, procedures, and policies of the school, open houses were held in the fall and the spring. October 19 parents of freshman students attended and ran through the students’ schedules. November 9 all parents were invited to visit with the teachers. April 9 and 10 concluded the open houses with all parents invited to take advantage of the opportunity to visit with their children’s teachers. John Nelson accepts the gavel as the new Student Council president from this year’s president, Rosa Lynn Maddalozzo. Voting for Student Council President took place in the boys’ gym during the lunch hour election rally. This year’s Big Four, Ron Friederich, Wally Winkler, Claire Abbott, and Rosa Lynn Maddalozzo, survey Student Council posters during Student Council Week. 16 The New Big Four, Camille Mungc, Barb Busse, Jim Eichelberger, and John Nelson, are shown following the announcement of their elections. Nelson Elected Student Council Prexy “Take the Busse. Leave the driving to Barb.” “Cam can do.” “I Like Ike.” “Follow the trail to John.” These were familiar sights and sounds April 13 as the Student Council presidential election day caught the interest of Pekin High. The four candidates, Barb Busse, Camille Munge, Jim Eichelberger, and John Nelson had been elected to the Big Four April 9. A total of ten students from the junior class had indicated interest in running for positions on the Big Four. After elimination by the faculty, Suellyn Brosmer, Barb Busse, Camille Munge, Cheryl Thomas, Jim Eichelberger, Steve Mefford, John Nelson, and Bob Ryan vied for election to the Big Four. Qualification speeches were given over the P.A. in the morning before the Big Four were named in the traditional skit in the boys gym in the afternoon. This year’s Big Four made the announcement using the theme of Ben Casey. Presidential posters were plastered over the Leeway and boys gym the night before election. Rallies occupied the lunch hours and the votes were cast. Superintendent Peterson announced John Nelson’s election at the close of the day. “But I’ve got to go to the John!” MID-STATE EIGHT FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS: Adrin Potts (England), Stein Mohn (Norway), Khurshid Khaliq (Pakistan), Marcia Junqueria (Brazil), Sharon Dykstra (United States), Marjut Kokistoinen (Finland). Sharon Dykstra, Pekin High’s exchange student, spent last summer in Finland. She spoke to many school and civic groups during the year. Right: Khurshid Khaliq from Pakistan spent this year at Pekin High participating in the American Field Service program. She is shown here with her American family, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Sarver and Susan and Jeff. EXCHANGE STUDENTS Dear Students, As everything comes to an end, my American year has nearly ended. Like other two boys, .I’ve had a most happiest year and it will always remain not only memorable but also an important one. Though being in such a large school, I have not been able to converse with each of you, but I think that I know each of you personally. The only thing I ask of you ail is help and make the next year exchange student feel at home as you’ve all done for me, and I’m sure he or she will love you as much as I have done. Last of all is my deepest gratitude and thanks for making my year a successful and wonderful one. God bless you all. Thank you. Your Pakistani student. Khurshid Khaliq V If I were a balloon, I’d be dancing on the ceiling! 'Mardi Gras” Concludes All-School Dances Smile! You’re on “Candid Camera!” 18 “Mardi Gras” was the chosen theme of this year’s spring dance. Sponsored by the Student Council, the all-school dance was held in the Leeway which was decorated with pink and blue streamers and balloons. A French cafe in the north end of the Leeway completed the gala atmosphere. The music for the dance was provided by The Don’s from Canton. Crepe paper and hundreds of balloons provided festive surroundings for the dancers at the “Mardi Gras.” The La Orlean, a French atmosphere sidewalk cafe, provided relaxation for the couples attending the spring dance. Susan Warren and Chuck Comaghie pause before the serving table at the La Orlean Cafe to receive refreshments of punch and cookies. A penny for your thoughts. 19 'Touchdown 61” Attracts Many Students and Alums Left: Jimmie “Doc” Lee, the Chinks’ trainer, forcefully demands a victory at the Homecoming bonfire. COURT CANDIDATES Row 1: R. Maddalozzo, M. Svendsen, B. Von Boeckman, E. Marshall, C. Abbott, C. McWhorter. Row 2: B. Brock, K. Callahan, S. Ball, D. Yentes. “TOUCHDOWN ’61” “Touchdown ’61” was the theme for the 1961 P.C.H.S. Homecoming. A bonfire was held Thursday night and was highlighted by speeches by the members of the football team and coaches. The Homecoming Queen candidates, Claire Abbott, Kay Callahan, Rosie Maddalozzo, Margie Svendsen, and Donna Yentes, were also introduced. Friday during the halftime ceremonies of the Chinks-Central Lions game, Margie Svendsen was crowned as Homecoming Queen. Saturday night Margie and her court reigned over “Touchdown ’61,” the colorful Homecoming Dance held in the Leeway. The decorations followed a football theme with red and white footballs and streamers. As Homecoming Queen, Margie later represented Pekin High in a contest involving all the Mid-State Eight Homecoming Queens. She was chosen to reign over this group by the vote of the Mid-State Eight football captains. Kay Callahan Rosie Maddalozzo Donna Yentes Lili, Donna Clifton—Pierrot. Cherie Smith Pink Tights” A three-act musical dance comedy entitled “Pink Tights” was presented by the Dance Clubs of the Girls Physical Education Department in the 1962 Spring Dance Frolic. The production was directed by Miss Amy Lee Harris and Miss Eleanor Francis. Donna Clifton and Cherie Smith ably portrayed the leads of Lili, a little French orphan, and Pierrot, a sad clown, respectively. “Pink Tights” told the story of Lili, who had been separated from her parents by a tragic circus fire. Obsessed by the memory of her beautiful mother as a daring bareback rider in bright pink circus lights. Lili ran away from an orphanage to visit a frayed, second-rate touring carnival setting up in a small French town. She quickly made friends with the carnival people, especially Peppi and Carrot Top, the happy clowns. Lili was especially drawn to Pierrot, the sad clown, even before she discovered the secret of his sadness. He had lost his wife and daughter as the result of a circus fire. As Lili related the incidents of that horrible night, he realized they were both victims of the same tragedy and that he had found his little girl. “The Grand Imperial Merry-go-rounders and carnival kids Cirque de Paris’ Peppi, Peggy Underwood; Lili, Do„„a Clifton; Carrot Top. Karen Berardi. “Direct From Vienna” Proprietor and Carnival people PEKIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DANCE BAND CONCERT BAND DANCE BAND The Pekin High Dance Band has been under the direction of Mr. Fogelberg for the past six years and has established itself as one of the most popular organizations in the school. Members are selected in auditions and spend at least two hours rehearsing each week. The Dance Band appeared before many community groups this year, including the Rotary Club, the elementary schools Alliance, and all of the junior high schools. They also played for many after-game dances, the open houses, and the Student Council convention at Pekin High. The personnel of the Dance Band include Gary Hill, piano; John Tavenier, Ed Roth, Ed Mills, Duane Freid-inger, Donald Rowell, Saxes; Jerry Fornoff, Drums; Dan Zimmerman, Roger Nall, Dan Barchers, Dave Evans, Trombones; Bill Sommer, String Bass; James Neumann, Dan Jones, Richard Coon, David Rippel, Rudy Helden, Jim Kriegsman, Trumpets; and Susan Pollock, Vocalist. CONCERT BAND Under the batons of Mr. Fogelberg, director, and Mr. McCutchan, assistant director, the Pekin High Concert Band had a very active year. Meeting every day during first hour, the band opened its season by performing at each of the home football games and later at the basketball games. They also played at the pep rallies and gave auditorium programs throughout the year. They participated in the all-school music festival in the fall and gave winter and spring concerts. Part of their civic contributions included marching in various parades in downtown Pekin. Fifty individual members of the band qualified to compete in the state music contest April 14 in Clinton. The combined instrumental and choral groups of Pekin High were the runner-up in the sweepstakes at the state contest. MAJORETTES AND DRUM MAJORS Row I: K. Hodshire, R. Rowell, C. Munge, B. Ryan. Row 2: J. Gainer, J. Gainer, B. Berg. A lJ I J1X-, . . P i i A t A, X i 11 Jt i A t ift ► A ♦ ; A CAPPELLA CHOIR Row I: B. Von Boeckman. D. Fabry, S. Underwood. M. Piro, S. Vanderheyden. M. Hundemer, I. Scott, 0. Stone, R. Lohnes, C. Michael, S. Williams, S. Samuelson, J. Bearden, A. McCloud, B. Robinson, S. Davis, C. Munson, B. Shaw, N. Reed, V. Herman. J. Reed, C. McMains, C. Ehrlicher, S. Monti, I). Alesandrini. Row 2: B. Bush, E. Cole, S. Smathers, R. Stolin, M. Alder, L Yergler, J. Blumb, S. Plaster, S. Saner, C. Bosserman. M. Smith, M. Herchenroder, C Spurlock. B. Wfoolsey, L. Hauser, U. Albert-sen, J. Pratt, D. Jouvenaux. S. Moore, P. Olt, J. Lee, G. Dunlap, C. McWherter, J. Horn, N. Reed. K. Conway, J. Schedler, C. Robinson, B. Roberts. Row 3: B. Ziebold, V. Zander, D. Rush, B. Schmiechen, J. Taylor, R. Metcalf, S. Weakley, D. Dykstra, D. Kuntz, H. Knight, S. Hardt, S. Smith, L. Neibch, M. Robinson, R. Kiser, J. Rowen, G. Fister, F. Palishen, G. Barker, J. STRING ENSEMBLE Row I: C. Mitts, S. Dykstra. Row 2: A. Woelfe, L. Lindsey, A. Rice. Row 3: T. Campbell. L. Wilson. SOPHOMORE CHOIR Row I: M. Wnll. M. Curtwright. S. Prandoni, B. Thics, C. Midget. P. Heid, M. Brown. C. Parker. C. HHlyer, B. Nievar, L. Reynold . D. Shaw. M. Filzanko, B. Keil, C. Smith. R. Worth. M. Mathias. Roto 2: J. Ogle. S. Ward. C. Noe, S. Warren. B. Rollins. S. Clarkston, D. Tortorice, L. VanDyke, M. Timian, C. Srhroeder, J. Coleman, S. Martin. B Lewis. K. Burling, S. Davis, S. Manka, P Sunn, M. Robertson. Row 3: B. Rupp, L. Herring, A. Meyer, C. Wicburg, S. Girard, C. Monroe, D. Babs, S. Hancock. M. Sayers, T. Morgan. T. Oilman, F.. Smalley, P. Schwinn, S. Sudberry. S. Dumville, J. Niesmann, P. Flairty, J. Reardon, C. Meyer. J. Seller . Row 4: S. Goodrich, J. Little, L. Wilson, B. Martin. C. Netherton. J. Hannig. E. Franks, P. Vogelsang, P. Hileman, S. Van — _ Auken, R. Aulenbach, L. Weber, G. Franklin, J. Walsh, L. Woltera, B. Weakley, B. Springman, B. Van Auken, S. Hoffman, C. Vucieh, P. Meixsell, J. Sud- ' Ramey, M. Marcus, M. Hancock, C. Ketcham, S. Walters, K. Jost. M. Svendsen, M. Creighton, C. Liming, N. Carter. Row 4: D. Pratt, C. Johnson, J. Doren, S. Brosmer, C. Lannert, L. Alfs, J. Waskowski, D. Sayers, B. Collyer, R. Becker, R. Krannich, J. Eichelberger, T. Jones, E. Batton, R. Bagley, B. Price, V. Dively, L. Boyer, S. Pollock, S. Skarnikat, M. Falkingham, M. Van Auken, G. Grant, M. Little, E. Miller. A CAPPELLA CHOIR The A Cappella Choir is composed of upperclassmen and is under the direction of Mr. Langley and the assistant director, Mr. Mc-Cutchan. Members of the A Cappella Choir must have experience in voice, either through sophomore choir or glee club, or may audition. The choir meets every day during the third hour to prepare for the many concerts it presents throughout the year. They participated in the all-school music festival along with the band, chorus club, and sophomore choir. They are particularly noted for the traditional Christmas Vespers presented for the public each year. The choir entertained the Pekin High students with auditorium programs and gave a spring concert for the public. The choral department won thirteen first place rankings and seven seconds in the district music contest February 24 at Chillicothe. The thirteen first rankings advanced to the state contest April 14 at Clinton and, combined with the instrumental group attending the contest, managed to return with the ranking of runner-up in the sweepstakes. MELODY MAIDS Row 1: S. Monti, L. Alfs, J. Bearden, C. Lannert. Row 2: M. Svendsen, S. Sarver, S. Samuelson. Row 3: C. Jones, C. Liming, S. Skarnikat, S. Brosmer, S. Pollock, S. Smith, D. Alesandrini. The Melody Maids are among the best known high school groups in the country and are quite famous throughout the state. Appearing before more groups than any other high school organization, these girls practice at least four hours a week after being selected by audition in August. BETTY CROCKER AWARD JOHN PHILIP SOUSA BAND AWARD Bill Sommer was the winner of this year’s John Philip Sousa Band Award. This award is made to a senior each year. Bill was chosen by the nomination of his fellow hand members and the confirmation of the hand director and school officials. This award is based on 28 such things as outstanding achievement and interest in instrumental music. _________________________________________ Sara Rowan scored the highest on the Betty Crocker homemaking test December 5, thus receiving the title of Future Homemaker. This test is given in schools throughout the nation and covers all phases of homemaking. NOMA AWARD BAUSCH-LOMB AWARD Dennis Massa was named as ihe outstanding science student of Pekin High and received the Bausch-Lomb Award. He was chosen by the science faculty on the bases of proficiency in high school science, scholastic average, aptitude, initiative and perseverence in the scientific field, and the promise of continuing in and contributing to the field of science. MATH CONTEST AWARD Julie Gainer was named as the Pekin Higli Business Student of the year by the Peoria chapter of the National Office Management Association. To be eligible for this award, Julie was judged as outstanding by the faculty of the business department on such points as scholarship, personality, practical knowledge, and extra-curricular activities. To receive this award, the student must lie planning to continue in the field of business. MISS AND MR. LOUDMOUTH The Society of Actuaries and Mathematics Association of America are the joint sponsors of the annual mathematics award made to a Pekin High student. This year Dennis Massa received the awrard after taking the national test. Miss Loudmouth, Cheryl McWherter, and Mr. Loudmouth, Mike Herchenroder, received their titles at the annual Loudmouth Contest sponsored by the Student Council. Among the judges were the basketball team, Mr. Moss, and Superintendent Peterson. 29 INDIVIDUAL EVENTS Row 1: B. Martin, J. Webb, B. Busse, L. Wilson, P. Gamble. Row 2: J. Nelson, W. Winkler, V. Harlan, S. Crafton, D. Evans, M. Fisher. Row 3: R. Dancey, K. Search, P. Weinstein, J. Ramey, R. Friederich, Mr. Dougherty. VARSITY DEBATE TEAM J. Swendsen, K. Search, W. Winkler, R. Dancey, Mr. Dougherty. 30 BEGINNING DEBATERS Row 1: A. Woellle, D. Stewart, B. Martin, D. Dykstra. Row 2: Mrs. Andrew, B. Van Auken, M. LaSell, S. Dykstra, J. Switzer. Ten Trophies Prove Excellence of Speech Students During 1961-62 the Speech Department set an all-time high for the number of trophies won during one season. The debaters and individual events students owe a good part of their success to their coach, Mr. Dougherty. The Varsity Debaters won the first place trophy at the ISNU speech tournament, tied for first in the Mid-State Eight Debate Tourney, and won first in both the district and sectional contests. They then tied for second at the State Final Speech Contest. The students who represented Pekin High were Ken Search, Ric Dancey, Wally Winkler, and Jim Swend-sen. Varsity; and John Nelson, Barb Busse, Steve Berg, and Paul Weinstein, Sub-Varsity. The individual events students also had a successful season. They won first place in both the East Peoria and Mid-State Eight tournaments. Ron Friederich, Ken Search, Ric Dancey, John Nelson, Linda Wilson, Jim Ramey, Jim Eichelberger, Wally Winkler, Barb Busse, Sandra Crafton, Dave Bavsinger, Val Harlan, Judy Webb, and Peggy Gamble participated in the many individual events contests. SUB-VARSITY DEBATE TEAM K. Alexander, S. Berg, B. Busse, P. Weinstein, J. Nelson. PROM COURT Clockwise: Steve Mefford, Cheryl Thomas, Max Hancock, Iris Scott, Queen Jinna Bailey, King Dave Alexander, Cheryl L. Meyer, Tim Arnett, DeDe Jansen, Jim Eichclberger. The Queen and King lead the royal court in the first dance. Juniors and Seniors Enjoy 1962 Prom on an Enchanted Island Sylvia Monti and Randy Becker dance to the music of the Enchanted Island orchestra. The members of the junior and senior classes entered an Enchanted Island for three hours May 18. The Leeway was appropriately decorated with palm trees, a waterfall, and a volcano. At ten o’clock Master and Mistress of Ceremonies Ric Dancey and Lanae Yergler presented the 1962 Prom Court, consisting of DeDe Jansen, Cheryl Meyer, Iris Scott, Cheryl Thomas, Tim Arnett, Jim Eichelberger, Max Hancock, and Steve Mefford. Queen Jinna Bailey and King Dave Alexander were crowned by the 1961 Prom King and Queen Bob Franks and Rosa Lynn Maddalozzo. ■v Refreshments were served behind the waterfall in the Enchanted Island Cafe. Hostesses in the cafe were sophomore girls. ■ At 11:30 the lights dimmed on H the 1962 Junior-Senior Prom, leaving it as an unforgettable event in | the memories of the juniors and seniors who had entered the En-I chanted Island. Two happy prom couples share a toast as they enjoy the atmosphere of the Enchanted Island Cafe. 33 1961 INITIATES Row 1: J. Gainer, B. Brock, C. McWlierter, R. Maddalozzo, T. Heubach, C. Ehrlicher. Row 2: W. Winkler, C Lannert, S. Cox, C. McMains, D. Reynolds. Row 3: R. Peters, S. Berg, R. Friederich, J. Swendsen, D. Massa. Pekin High National Honor Society The Pekin chapter of the National Honor Society had a total of sixty-seven members this year. Sixteen seniors had been inducted as members last spring. Thirty-six seniors and fifteen juniors were admitted to membership this year. The induction ceremonies were held May 23 during two auditorium programs. Richard Peters served as Master of Ceremonies and introduced the speakers, Ron Friederich, Wally Winkler, Steve Berg, and Jim Swendsen, who spoke on the four qualities of the National Honor Society—Character, Service, Leadership, and Scholarship. Superintendent F. M. Peterson administered the oath of membership and presented the membership pins and certificates to the fifty-one new members. Following the induction ceremonies, a reception for the new and old members, parents, and faculty was held in the cafeteria. Mr. Delmar Smedley serves as faculty advisor of this organization. 34 1962 SENIOR INITIATES Row 1: P. Kennemer. R. Barker, L. York, S. Vanderheyden, B. Shaw, S. Crafton, G. Rushford, S. Sarver, S. Monti. Row 2: K. Gustafson, J. Babcock, G. Smith, L. Thomas, K. Callahan, G. Dunlap, S. Loeffelmann, K. Conway, S. Robinson. Row 3: H. Gillespie, S. Dykstra, S. Skarnikat, M. Taylor, C. Berg, C. Abbott, D. Yentes, S. Pollock. Row 4: G. Welch, L. Klockenga, T. Deppert, M. Hall, L. McCarthy, G. Hootman, D. Baysinger, R. Kehoe, D. Allard, D. Evans. Inducts Fifty-one New Members 1962 JUNIOR INITIATES Row 1: J. VanNattan, S. McMains, C. Munge, S. Brosmer, D. Fabry, K. Armstrong, B. Glass, B. Busse. Row 2: R. Dancey, L. Johns, D. Alexander, R. Ryan, J. Eichelberger, J. Nelson, S. Mefford. 355 Receive Diplomas in Ninetieth Annual Commencement Exercises Barb Busse and Max Hancock, junior proctors, lead the processional at Commencement. Dignified graduates listen intently to the Baccalaureate address in the boys’ gym. The A Cappella Choir offered two selections as part of the Baccalaureate Service. The graduating class forms a colorful pattern as they approach their seats. Dr. Talnian W. Van Arsdale, Jr. delivers the Commencement address Margie Svendsen, senior class president, prepares to present the class gift to Superintendent Peterson. Right: Milling graduates discuss memories and plans for the future before the exercises begin. Left: Many friends and relatives witness the Commencement exercises. The ninetieth annual Graduation of Pekin Community High School in which three-hundred fifty-five students received diplomas began Sunday evening, June 3, with the Baccalaureate service in the boys’ gym. Reverend Francis Dvkstra addressed the graduates using the topic “The Curtain Lifts.” The Commencement exercises were held Monday evening, June 4, at Memorial Stadium. Talman W. Van Arsdale, Jr., president of Bradley University, spoke on “Each of Us Is Talented.” Mr. Oliver A. Crawford presented the diplomas in the absence of the Board President Chester G. Hellyer as Superintendent Peterson read the names. Margie Svendsen presented a check for a school flag to be used in the new school as the class gift. Both the A Cappella Choir and Concert Band took part in the exercises. 37 Good sportsmanship, spirit, and physical fitness combine to promote ATHLETICS Cheerleaders _____________________ — 40 Football ----------------------------- 42 Cross Country__________________________46 Basketball___________________________ 48 Chink and Chinklette Tumbling ____________________________ 53 Wrestling_____________________________ 54 Tennis ............................... 57 Swimming ............................. 58 Track _______________________________ 60 Baseball ............................. 62 Golf ............................... 63 39 Kay Callahan, Teri Calvctti, Claire Abbott, Bonnie VonBoeckman, Sue Ball Cheerleaders Promote School Spirit Cheerleader Susie Ball presents corsage to Mrs. Charles Orrick during halftime ceremonies. One of the traditions woven around the Chinks’ football season is that of honoring parents at one of the games during the season. This year, the mothers of the members of the squad were honored at the Limestone game, November 10, 1961. Special halftime ceremonies were presented by the band, under the direction of Mr. Fogelberg, and corsages were presented to the mothers by the cheerleaders. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS The Pekin High Varsity cheerleaders participated in various activities during the year, promoting spirit in the crowds and cheering our teams to victory. Besides cheering at all home football and basketball games, they accompanied the teams to all out-of-town games and led the pep rallies held before school. This year all of the cheerleaders were seniors. Kay Callahan served on the Varsity squad for two years after being on the Frosh-Soph squad for one year; Teri Calvetti served on the Varsity squad for one year; Claire Abbott had one year on the Frosh-Soph squad before being a Varsity cheerleader for three years; Bonnie Von Boeckman served on Varsity for three years; Susie Ball served one year on Frosh-Soph and one year on Varsity. During one of the pep rallies the cheerleaders beat the starch out of Argo. John Nelson represented the Argo team and the cheerleaders represented the Pekin team. FROSH-SOPH CHEERLEADERS Pekin High is fortunate to have had a fine Frosh-Soph Cheerleading squad this year. These three girls helped the Frosh-Soph teams by giving them the extra spirit and desire they needed to win, as well as creating more interest in these teams. In addition to cheering at all of the home games, they assisted the Varsity Cheerleaders at various pep rallies throughout the year. Christy Pratt and Dianne Yentes, both sophomores, also served on the squad during the 1960-61 school year. Susan Hodges was the only freshman chosen to be on the squad this year. These girls, as well as the Varsity Cheerleaders, were under the direction of Miss Chiles, the cheerleading advisor. Dianne Yentes, Christy Pratt, Susan Hodges Frosh-Soph Football In contrast with Pekin’s varsity squad, the Frosh-Soph team finished an outstanding season under the able leadership of Coach Reynolds with a nine and one record. They started the season by winning the firfet eight games, five easily and three in close battles. The only loss of the season was handed to the Frosh-Soph team here at Pekin by Woodruff 28 to 7. In the final game of the season, they defeated Limestone 15 to 12, thus taking the honor of second in the Mid-State Eight. Pekin Opp. Richwoods 9 6 E. Peoria .. 0 Washington 13 0 Canton 27 26 Manual 20 18 Galesburg 19 7 Central 13 6 Spalding 32 19 Woodruff 7 28 Limestone 15 12 hHome Games Chinks Upset Limestone for Only Win of Season! GUESTS « YARDS PER IOD Row 1: N. Demarini, C. Sissom, J. Ziegenbein, B. Woolsey, P. Olt, C. Parker, N. Lovelace, L. Orrick, Mgr. J. Covey, Mgr. R. West ervelt. Row Jimmy “Doc” Lee, L. Smith, D. Christie, L. Neibch, T. Arnett, M. Switzer, D. Mucciante, H. Clark, J. Winstead, D. Alexander, T. Souhrada, G. Fox, D. Tortorice, R. Helden. Row 3: Coach Pauley, C. Miller, N. Smith, M. Bearden, D. Berardi, D. Birk-enmayer, R. Rowan, C. Gaiser, B. Schrock, J. Branson, J. Bullard, V. Diveley, D. Kirgan, Coach Baechler, Coach Wells. Row 1: D. Berardi, J. Barnard, G. Fox, C. Parker, G. Velde, R. Velde, T. Wolfcr, N. Smith, M. Bearden, L. Smith. Row 2: T. Ricci, P. Oberly, J. Lunini, R. Aulenbach, M. Timian, J. Brooks, M. Pogioli, D. Antrim, M. McDonald, G. Kauffmann, P. Schwinn. Row 3: Coach Stoudt, M. Franks, D. Colgin, R. Martin, P. Arnett, B. Osborn, D. St. Cemy, T. Snider, M. Winstead, J. Ziegenbein, E. Smalley, P. Stoltz, T. Souhrada, D. Olt, G. Huey, Coach Reynolds. Frosh Place First, Frosh-Soph Second in Mid-State Eight Freshman Football The Freshman football team, coached by Mr. Stoudt, had a very successful season with a record of six wins and one loss. Winning the first two games easily, they were then handed a defeat by Washington 25 to 20. Fighting back, they won the last four games by tromping Central, Spalding, Woodruff, and Limestone. The Freshman team was undefeated in the Mid-State Eight at the end of the season. Pekin Opp. Richwoods 12 6 E. Peoria 27 0 Washington .. . 20 25 Central 28 12 Spalding 41 6 Woodruff 38 14 Limestone 42 13 Home Games Row 1: P. Wehrenberg, J. Burdick, B. Wilson, S. Herchenroder, E. Bonnette, C. Anderson, K. Kaeble, D. Maquet, S. Ziegenbein, E. Woolsey, D. Hardt, R. Washburn, J. Kirgan, D. Swift. B. Beitz, D. Gordon, E. Severns, D. Rowan, R. Garls. Row 2: Coach Reynolds, Coach Stoudt, R. Ripper, S. Strang, L. Kenney, L. Smith, S. Conkel, L. Barker, M. Bartley, T. Coryell, G. McCoy, D. Zibert, L. Berardi, M. Green, D. Kirgan, B. Davis, J. Zaayenga, S. Sutton, R. Velde, C. Ebert, Coach Vucich. 43 GARY FOX MIKE SWITZER JERRY BRANSON DAVE ALEXANDER LLOYD ORRICH DICK KIRGAN CARL GAISER CHRIS MILLER Pekin’s co-captain Lloyd Orrick grabs hold of East Peoria’s Dave Brodt in action at the Mid-State 8 and lllini conference gridiron contest. 20 Gridders Receive Major Letters VARSITY FOOTBALL The Pekin’s Varsity football team began an unsuccessful season by losing to Argo, Richwoods, East Peoria, Canton. Manual, Galesburg, Central, and Spalding. The Chinks rallied to beat Limestone 38 to 18 for the only win of the season. In the last game of the season Pekin was again handed a defeat at the hands of the Woodruff Warriors. Totaling up the season, Pekin had one win and nine defeats. This was a disappointing record for Coach Wells, who had so ably led the Chinks through the season. TIM ARNETT RICHARD ROWAN LARRY SMITH VERNIE DIVELEY DAVE BIRKENMAYER TOM SOUHRADA JOE WINSTEAD DON MUCCIANTE DON CHRISTIE HORACE CLARK BOB SCHROCK NORMAN LOVELACE 45 DON HAWKSWORTH DENNIS BOEHLER GARY GRIMMER Cross Country Team Takes 1st in Illini Row 1: L. Bequeaith, 13. Blaum, J. Combs, R. Miller, R. Schmiechen, S. Fitzanko, C. Caulkins, R. Turnbull, L. Bussert. Row 2: Coach McFeron, R. Rodgers, D. Boehler, C. Grimmer, D. Hawksworth, G. Welch, S. Huey, R. Kehoe, Mgr. J. Ubben. 46 RICH ROCERS STEVE HUEY RICH KEHOE Conference, 15th at State Central Pekin 21 Opp. 38 Rich woods 29 27 22 35 “Manual 15 48 “Woodruff 16 44 Morton 26 50 “Normal 26 49 Peoria Invitational 4th Central 21 39 E. Peoria - 27 29 “Illini Conference 1st “Limestone 15 48 Mid-State 8 No Points Tremont 18 39 Richwoods 23 36 44 43 State 15th Sterling Invitational .... 3rd Galesburg “Home Meets 19 40 GARY WELCH CROSS COUNTRY Pekin’s Cross Country team had a good season this year by winning twelve meets and losing two. This was one of the best seasons for Pekin’s excellent Cross Country coach, Mr. McFeron. Pekin started the season by handing Central a 38 to 21 defeat. Following that, they were handed a close defeat by Richwoods 29 to 27. The Cross Country team then won the next nine consecutive meets but were stopped by Richwoods in a return meet 36 to 23. Pekin finished the season by defeating Lincoln at District and Galesburg in the final meet of the season. During the season, Pekin took fourth in the Peoria Invitational, first in the Illini Conference, fifteenth at State and third in the Sterling Invitational. Most of this year’s Cross Country team will return next season to insure Pekin High of excellent Cross Country potential. 47 Chinks End Season With 12-9 Record for Successful Year Row 1: Jimmy “Doc” Lee, M. Hall, T. Riviere, T. Jones, D. Hopkins, D. Clifton, S. Cullinan, Mgr. J. Hayes, Coach Hawkins. Row 2: A. Massa, C. Gaiscr, G. Williams, B. Ryan, R. Rowan, W. Penn, C. Miller, J. Sommer. VARSITY BASKETBALL Pekin’s Chinks, under the expert coaching of Dawdy Hawkins, finished their regular season play with a successful 12-9 record. After a successful start in which the Chinks won their first seven games, they lost successive games to Decatur Eisenhower and Richwoods and then came back to drop Lanphier of Springfield in a squeaker. Then the Chinks lost four straight to Spalding, Central, Woodruff, and Galesburg before snapping the losing skein against Manual. Pekin followed up their Manual victory with victories over Limestone and East Peoria. The next week, however, the Chinks’ winning ways were brought to a screaming halt by Richwoods in a thriller. The next night the Chinks jumped back to hold off Kewanee. They closed the season with two heartbreaking losses against Spalding and Moline. TERRY DEPPERT 48 STEVE CULLINAN CARL GAISER MIKE HALL DICK HOPKINS Pekin 56 Opp. 51 ‘Central . 34 47 ‘Canton 46 44 Woodruff 59 71 ‘Woodruff 50 36 ‘Galesburg . 65 72 52 44 ‘Manual 64 57 Limestone 60 54 ‘Limestone 62 54 ‘Washington 69 47 E. Peoria . 65 57 E. Peoria 46 40 Richwoods 54 59 Decatur Eisenhower - 34 46 ‘Kewanee 70 66 50 65 ‘Spalding 49 50 62 60 . 50 59 Spalding — 51 63 ‘Home Games AMEL MASSA TERRY RIVIERE BOB RYAN GENE WILLIAMS Underclassman Cagers Show Row 1: L. Berardi, K. Oltman, T. Waskowski, D. Golden, R. Rhoades, J. Layne. Row 2: Coach Reid, S. Sutton, S. Strang, L. Heflin, R. Hardy, L. Crigger, J. Couch, Mgr. J. Gardner. 50 J. Sommer, A. Massa, G. Anske, D. Berardi, D. Golden, Coach Baechler. FROSH-SOPH Pekin Opp. Central ........................ 38 51 •Canton ........................ 71 33 •Woodruff ...................... 51 39 Manual _________________________ 63 61 Limestone ______________________ 62 60 •Washington ____________________ 57 44 E. Peoria --------------------- 37 44 Eisenhower ................. . 50 38 •Richwoods _____________________ 61 47 Springfield-Lanphier ___________ 69 50 Spalding ----------------------- 58 38 •Central________________________ 54 37 Woodruff _______________________ 67 41 •Galesburg _____________________59 45 •Manual ------------------------ 68 52 •Limestone _____________________ 67 53 E. Peoria---------------------- 57 50 Richwoods_______________________ 50 49 •Kewanee________________________ 78 59 •Spalding----------------------- 56 28 Moline__________________________ 49 53 •Home Games Great Promise With Good Season FRESHMAN Pekin Opp. ‘Central — 43 38 Woodruff 18 25 66 45 •Limestone 63 43 E. Peoria — 65 47 •Spalding 56 42 Richwoods 67 56 •Washington 59 45 Central ... 37 39 •Woodruff 72 43 Washington 55 63 Limestone 69 57 E. Peoria 57 72 •Richwoods 56 46 Canton 52 61 Spalding 69 40 Tremont 43 38 Home Games FROSH-SOPH BASKETBALL Pekin’s Frosh-Soph basketball team, coached by Mr. Baechler, finished an outstanding season this year with an 18 and 3 record. The team had a disappointing start by losing the first game of the season to Central, but changed its course by winning the next five games. Of the five won, three were easy victories while tw'o were by only two points. Losing the next game to East Peoria, the team came back to win the next thirteen games consecutively. In this thirteen-game winning streak, they had one close game with Richwoods, winning by only one point. The Frosh-Soph ended the season by losing their filial game to Moline 53 to 49. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Pekin’s Freshman basketball team ended the season with a 12 and 5 record. They started the season by beating Central 43 to 38 and lost the next game to Woodruff 18 to 25. Then the Freshmen won the next six games easily. The next loss was handed to the Freshmen by Central, 39 to 37. In the next game the Freshmen revenged their defeat by walloping Woodruff 72 to 43. They lost the next game to East Peoria and in the following game beat Richwoods 56 to 46. The next time they took to the court, they were defeated by Canton. To wind up the season, the Freshmen beat Spalding 69 to 40. 51 ABOVE: Terry Riviere reaches high in the air trying to block an opponent’s shot. Carl Gaiser attempts to tip in hall at the Pekin-Galeshurg game. Carl received top honors as team free-throw champion by shooting a .693 percentage. 52 Gene Williams, Pekin’s leading scorer, jumps high for rebound, demonstrating the playing for which he received the Most Valuable Player Award and was named Honorary Captain. He was also an All-State Candidate. WALLY WINKLER, BARB BROCK. CHINK AND CHINKLETTE The Pekin High Chink and Chinklette escort a Spalding cheerleader during the traditional pre-game ceremony. Each year the Student Council spirit committee nominates junior hoys and girls as candidates for the new Chink and Chinklette. The Student Council then elects one boy and one girl to this honor. The Chink and Chinklette personify the spirit, good sportsmanship, and warmth of Pekin High. Reynolds DOUG REYNOLDS Wins State Championship Doug exhibits the form which enabled him to snare the state tumbling championship. After having tied for the championship last year, Doug won the title outright when he entered the state competition this year. Coming from a family which is very interested in tumbling, Doug was the only Pekin High representative entering the competition. 53 VARSITY Row 1: B. Gustafson, A. Hinthorn, D. Schrock, D. Faux. Row 2: D. Antrim, P. Olt, C. Parker, C. Moses, N. Lovelace. Row 3: Mgr. C. Kraeger, Coach Custer, J. Ziegenbein, J. Bullard. H. Clark, C. Sissom, Coach Stoudt. Grapplers Victorious in District and DUANE ANTRIM Firsts in Mid-State Eight and District HORACE CLARK Firsts in Lockport Invitational, District, Mid-State Eight, Illini, and Sectional. DAVE FAUX District Champ BARRY GUSTAFSON Firsts in Illini, Mid-State Eight, and District. VARSITY WRESTLING The Pekin wrestlers had another winning season as they closed with a 12-3 record. Besides having a winning season, the Chinks copped the Illini Conference title for the second year in a row, won the Mid-State Eight Conference title, and finished the year by snaring the district and sectional wrestling titles. Stand-outs for the Chinks were letter winners Duane Antrim, Jim Bullard, Horace Clark, Dave Faux, Barry Gustafson, A1 Hinthorn, Norm Lovelace, Charlie Moses, Phil Olt, Clayton Parker, Denny Schrock, Charlie Sissom, and Jerry Ziegenbein. Five of these stalwarts, Gustafson, Hinthorn, Schrock, Lovelace, and Clark, advanced to the state meet at Arlington Heights before losing. The future of Pekin High wrestling looks bright as the B-Squad finished with a 12-1 record. SEASON’S RESULTS Pekin Opp. Sterling ......................... 17 23 Central ............................. 42 6 Galesburg ............................. 21 19 Manual ............................... 56 0 Bloomington 35 8 Woodruff ............................ 22 17 Carl Sandburg_______________________ 15 24 Richwoods ............................ 40 7 East Peoria ....................... . 39 2 Champaign ...................... 19 20 Reavis................................. 2 35 Limestone ___________________________ 36 5 Jacksonville ........................ 26 20 Lanphier ............................ 45 3 Canton ........................... 22 20 Sectional Competition CLAYTON PARKER DENNY SCHROCK Firsts in Illini, Mid-State Eight, Firsts in Illini, Mid-State Eight, and District. District, and Sectional. CAPTAIN AL HINTHORN Firsts in Lockport Invitational, Illini, Mid-State Eight, District, and Sectional. CHARLIE MOSES Firsts in Mid-State Eight and District. NORM LOVELACE Firsts in Lockport Invitational, Illini, District, and Sectional. PHIL OLT Firsts in Illini and District. I CHARLIE SISSOM JERRY ZIECENBEIN I irst in Mid-State Eight. B-SQUAD Row 1: J. Reynolds, H. DeWitt, J. Feltmeyer, I). Faux. W. Musgrave, D. Murphy, J. Eldridge, K. Arnett, K. Schuler, T. Aimone. Row 2: D. Simpson, S. Ziegenbein, D. Gordon, E. Lampitt, D. Rowan, G. Phillips, R. Simpson, D. Beers, D. England, K. Wooding, C. Turnbull. Row 3: Coach Stoudt, H. Thayer, D. St. Cerny, D. Kirgan, J. Corso, T. W'ilhelm, E. Smalley, J. Fletcher, C. Renner, D. Lichtenberger, P. Stoltz, D. Olt, G. Moeheing, M. Winstead, S. Rankin, D. Ripper, D. Hardt, K. Heisel, G. Harkless. Netters Win Illini Conference If Coach Moss, M. Switzer, R. Dancey, C. Friederich, D. Edwards, J. Yentes, S. Isenburg, R. Jenks. Pekin Opp. The tennis team again concluded a successful year as they finished the season with a 16-3 record, losing once to Decatur and twice to Central. Besides netting such a fine record, the Chinks took first place in the Illini Cohference and second in the Mid-State Eight. Lincoln 9 0 Morton 7 2 Manual 8 i Woodruff .. 7 2 Quincy 7 l Bloomington 7 1 Morton 8 i East Peoria 9 0 Decatur 1 8 Manual 6 3 Bloomington 6 1 Lincoln 8 1 Richwoods 5 4 East Peoria 9 0 Central i 8 Central 4 5 Joliet 8 1 Woodruff 6 3 Homewood- Flossmoor 5 3 •ldwedel, B. Hild, R. Klien, R. Freeman, R. Dillow. Row 2: J. Neumann, B. Rahn, M. Massa, D. Lighter, D. Towne, R. Fike, R. Dearborn. C. Nash, G. Neylon, B. Myers. VARSITY SWIMMING The Chink Tankers finished their third season with a 4-8 record before placing thirteenth in the district meet at Bloomington. Lettering for Pekin this year were Urb Albertsen, Scott Conkel, Steve Fisher, John Hodges, Richard Kirgan, John Ripper, and Ed Roth. John Ripper was the main cog in the Chinks’ machinery this year as he went undefeated in the 100-yard butterfly event for the whole season until he took a fourth place at the district meet. The 200-yard medley relay team, composed of Urb Albertsen, Scott Conkel, Richard Kirgan, and John Ripper, took a third place at the district meet. SEASON’S RESULTS Richwoods ............................ Lost Streator _ Lost Bloomington ............................ Lost Macomb .............................. Won Richwoods............................... _ Lost Central .................................. Won Normal Lost Bloomington ........................... Lost Central —................................. Lost Streator ................................ Won Monmouth ............................ Won Springfield High ....................... Lost Tankers Finish Third Season With URBAN ALBERTSEN 50-yard freestyle Relay SCOTT CONKEL Backstroke Relay STEVE FISHER Breaststroke Relay JOHN HODGES Individual Medley 200-yard freestyle SWIMMING TEAM Row 1: D. Dearborn, J. Gilroy, C. Alesandrini, R. Cranwill, F. Velde, J. Kirgan, B. I ewis, J. Glassey, D. Dearborn. T. Neylon. Row 2: G. McCoy, J. Houston, L. Smith, T. Turner, U. AJbertsen, J. Ripper, S. Conkel, J. Hodges, D. Colgin. Row 3: D. Morgan, S. Fisher, D. Atteberry, R. Kirgan, E. Roth. T. Souhrada, R. Dancey. D. W ilson, J. Just. 4-8 Record; Seven Win Major Letters VARSITY SQUAD Row I: D. Boehler, B. Hardy, W. Rivord, T. Arnett, G. Fox, D. Tortorice, C. Parker, L. Smith, D. McDonald, L. Frigard, R. Rodgers, D. Swift, C. Ebert. Row 2: Coach Richards, L. Neibch, J. Winstead, T. Jones, D. Birken-mayer, S. Cullinan, C. Miller, B. Ryan, J. Sommer, T. Buzick, G. Anske, B. Schroeder, J. Rodgers, L. Heflin, Assistant Coach Reid. VARSITY TRACK TEAM RECORD Woodruff 55 4 5 Pekin 62 1 5 Central 39 1 2 Pekin 78 1 2 Spalding 60 2 3 - Pekin 57 1 3 East Peoria 53 2 3 Pekin 64 1 3 Richwoods 62 Pekin 56 Limestone 41 2 3 Pekin 76 1 3 Bloomington 67 Pekin 51 Manual 51 1 6 Pekin 66 5 6 Varsity Cindermen Win Five and MILE RELAY TEAM Chris Miller, Chuck Ebert, Steve Cullinan, Dave Tortorice. With new coach Bob Richards iaking over the' reins of the track team, Pekin’s cindermen fashioned a winning team as they won five meets and lost three. The Chinks won their first meet, lost the next, and finished strong as they won their last five meets. Finishing third in the Illini and Mid-State-Eight conferences, they missed second in the Mid-State-Eight by only 7 8 of a point. To close out the season, the Chinks took fourth place in the district meet. Three school records were broken or tied this year as Ted Jones tied the varsity low hurdles record and Rich Rodgers set a new Frosh-Soph mile record; Chris Miller, Chuck Ebert, Steve Cullinan, and Dave Tortorice set a new varsity mile relay record. FROSH-SOPH TRACK TEAM RECORD Woodruff 23 Pekin 95 Spalding 32 Pekin 86 Richwoods 64 Pekin 52 Central 34 1 2 Pekin 83 1 2 East Peoria 61 1 2 Pekin 57 1 2 Limestone '32 1 2.... Pekin 75 1 2 FRESHMAN TRACK TEAM RECORD Canton 65 Pekin 53 Roosevelt 57 .Pekin 61 Frosh-Soph Mile Record Holder RICHARD RODGERS Varsity Low Hurdle Record Holder TED JONES Lose Three; Three Records Fall RESERVE SQUAD Row 1: C. Ebert, G. Fox, C. Parker, R. Thomason, B. Wilson, D. Stone, B. Dykstra, S. Cullman, J. Combs, B. Kennemer, K. Emmons, M. Bartley. Row 2: Coach Richards, B. Hardy, R. Rodgers, J. Rodgers, R. Beach, M. Brown, P. Murphy, J. Tavenier, L. Barker, D. Morgan, D. Jouvcnaux, B. Turnbull, D. Hawksworth, Assistant Coach Reid. Row 3: J. Ziengenbein, D. McDonald, L. Bussert, S. Strang, S. Sutton, T. Buzick, J. Winstead, M. Winstead, G. Anske, J. Alessi, J. Jansen, D. Swift, B. Schroeder, L. Heflin, R. Cran-will, R. Helden, R. Miller, C. Caulkins, L. Smith, M. Bearden, J. Sommer, J. Barnard. VARSITY BASEBALL Row 1: D. St. Cerny, M. Timian, M. McDonald, T. Brecher, F. Farischon, P. Oberle, L. Bequeaith. Row 2: K. Milkereit, L. Painter, R. Thurman, T. Souhrada, D. Berardi, G. Huey, R. Anderson. Row 3: Coach Anderson, D. Clifton, •L. VanDyke, R. Melton, T. Riviere. Row 4: Mgr. E. Evans, T. Deppert, Mgr. D. Hardin. Opp. Limestone .......................... 3 0 2 Manual ............................. 1 7 4 Rich woods ....................... 2 3 5 Bradley ............................ 6 8 2 Bradley ........................... 1 3 6 7 Pekin’s baseball team, which seemed to be head- 9 ing toward a disastrous season at the beginning, 9 finished the year with a 12-12 record. Most of the 12 squad were sophomores with a few juniors and only 2 one senior. Six of the eleven lettermen were sopho- 1 mores. While they finished .500 on the season, the 6 Chinks also copped fourth place in the Mid-State 7 Eight Conference and took the Deer Creek-Macki- 1 naw District before losing to Central in the regional 1 final. •Major Lettermen Pekin Woodruff ...................... 0 Rich woods 5 Canton 9 Central ......... -............. 4 East Peoria . 4 Galesburg 6 Galesburg ______________________ 5 Spalding 1 Limestone ..................... 3 Manual ....................... 5 East Peoria ..... 0 Woodruff .. 8 Central 8 Canton 15 Spalding ................... 11 SOPHOMORE BASEBALL Row 1: S. Madden, T. Wiseman, D. Golden, T. Oltman, M. Hieser, R. Williams, M. Franks. Row 2: D. St. Cemy, T. Souhrada, D. Berardi, F. Farischon, M. Timian, M. McDonald. Row 3: Coach Reynolds, G. Huey, D. Hardt, A. Massa, P. Oberle, T. Mitchell, R. Thurman, Mgr. R. Stanbery. 62 J i !!s IB FRESHMAN BASEBALL Row 1: K. Oltman, D. Nance, W. Musgrave, M. Lance, M. Gardner, R. Harvey, R. Harmon. Row 2: T. Hodgson, J. Couch, D. Zibert, D. Golden, T. Waskowski, D. Hardt, R. Anderson. Row 3: Coach Reynolds, R. Zimmerman, T. Mitchell, L. Berardi, S. Noreuil, E. Wieburg, Mgr. R. Stanbery. BASEBALL Pekin Opp. Richwoods .................. 2 10 Spalding .................. 10 2 Woodruff.................. 10 2 Lincoln .................. 8 2 1% Central ------------------- 5 5 East Peoria ............. 8 2 Limestone 10 0 Bloomington ............... 12 3 Manual ...........-....... 12V2 2Va Richwoods 2 Vk 9% Galesburg ................ 10J 2 4 Spalding ............ 10M 4x Woodruff ................... 3l o 6I 2 Lincoln ................ - 10 0 Central ................... IOV2 10Y East Peoria ............... 9 1 Bloomington --------------- V 14J 2 Limestone ................. 13 2 Manual .................... IOV2 4J VARSITY GOLF As was the case with the other spring sports, Pekin High’s golf team had a winning year en route to a second place finish in the Mid-State Eight, a third place finish in the Illini Conference, and a fourth place in the District meet. Over-all, the Links Chinks won thirteen, lost four, and tied two matches. GOLFERS Row I: Coach Hawkins, H. Thayer, R. Lauterbach, R. Velde, D. Beccham, G. Piccony, R. McLean, R. Knippenberg, D. Homecker, J. Shaffer, J. Hall, A. Harris, T. Morgan, M. Hall, S. Kellogg, T. Lampitt, M. Anderson. Students may pursue their interests through membership in our ORGANIZATIONS F.N.A. Latin Club ................. Red Cross Club N.F.L. _____________________ Y-Teens ............... Drama Club Art Club ___________________ Pekinian Club............... F. T.A. Record Club ________________ Needlecraft Club____________ Los Conquistadores Girls’ Club................. Book Club................... Pekinois Club Pekinois Staff.............. Student Council ............ Pep Club Book Club................... Basketball Club.............. Book Club Dance Club.................. G. A.A.................... Boys’ Club Numismatics Club____________ Baseball Club ______________ Hunting and Fishing Club Tumbling Club .............. Frosh-Soph Football Club Wrestling Club Track Club Intramural Club _______ ____ Chess and Checkers Club F.G.I. Club ................ Tennis and Ping-Pong Club ........66 ________ 67 ........ 68 ________ 70 .........71 ________ 72 ........ 72 _________74 _________75 _________76 ........ 77 .........78 .....__ 79 ________80 ........ 81 ........ 82 ....... 83 ________ 84 .........85 ________86 _________87 ________88 _________89 65 Future Nurses of America Row 1: K. Conway, B. Bush, C. Cox, J. Mayberry, K. Jost, S. Thomas, S. Colgin. Row 2: C. Saal, J. Seitz, D. Kunz, J. Breaden, D. Fabry, R. Bogart, S. Gay. Row 3: C. Anske, S. Marquardt, L. Laudenslager, R. Burdette, C. Munge, K. Ertmoed, S. Brosmer. The Future Nurses of America was founded to stimulate interest in nursing as a career. Juniors and seniors are eligible to join this club if they have sufficient interest in nursing as a career. Guest speakers and discussions of the requirements of different schools of nursing are typical examples of this year’s Wednesday programs. In addition to these Wednesday programs, the Future Nurses participate in the cancer drive and help beautify the school grounds by planting flowers. A scholarship is awarded by the club each year to a graduating senior who is entering nursing. This year’s club, numbering twenty-three, was sponsored by Miss Fisher and served by Kathy Jost, president; Jackie Blumb, vice-president; Cheryl Cox, secretary; and Vikki Zander, treasurer. Latin Club Membership in the Latin Club is open to any student who has been in Latin class at least one year and has a desire to learn extra material and promote interest in Latin. Numbering twenty this year, the club was led by Dave Atteberry, president; Doug Reynolds, vice-president; Gregory Chase, treasurer; Nancy Blumb, secretary; and Mary Edgar, reporter. Mrs. Davis was the faculty sponsor of the group. In addition to the typical Wednesday programs, the Latin Club had a picnic in the fall, a trip to points of interest in Chicago before Christmas, and an elaborate banquet, complete with Roman slaves and togas, in April. Row 1: C. Noe, S. Davis, M. Matheny, J. Eidenmiller. Row 2: R. Pagliaro, N. Blumb, E. Haas, J. Coleman. Row 3: D. Lohnes, M. Edgar, L. Vaughan. Row 4: G. Chase, D. Reynolds, D. Uebler, G. Hellyer. 66 Red Cross Red Cross Club is one of the newest Wednesday activities, having been reorganized this year under the supervision of Mr. Fogal. The purpose of the club is to provide opportunities for youth to serve others locally, nationally, and internationally and to develop skills, leadership ability, and civic responsibility. Thirteen students participated in such activities as taking courses in first aid and water safety, entertaining the patients at Tazewell County Nursing Home, and helping the local chapter of the national Red Cross organization. Row 1: B. Hart, B. Long, A. Denton, S. Erwin. Row 2: S. Montgomery, D. England, J. Fletcher, S. Anderson. National Forensic League Building leadership qualities through the ability to tie the mind to the tongue and developing various speech activities to aid the student, the school, and the public are the purposes of the National 1 orensic League. Members must have won twenty-five points in competitive speaking and participate in debates and individual events which are heard and evaluated by the club members during the Wednesday activity meeting. The twenty-five members of the club presented about twenty-five programs to civic organizations this year under the supervision of Mr. Dougherty, advisor; NX ally tinkler, president; Steve Berg, vice-president; and Barb Busse, secretary. Row I: B. Busse, C. Burkhardt, K. Alexander, S. Crafton, J. Webb, S. Thomas. Row 2: D. Baysinger, R. Fricderich, R. Dancey, W. Winkler, J. Nelson, K. Search. Row 3: Mr. Dougherty, J. Eichelberger, S. Berg, R. Bonjean, J. Swendsen. 67 SENIOR—Row I: S. Null, C. Munson, S. Underwood, G. Rusliford, S. Vander Heyden, S. Stecker, M. Sea. Row 2: L. Reed, P. Sisler, L. Smallwood, M. Spencer, L. Thomas, G. Robinson. Row 3: J. Miller, B. Vogt, L. Natterstad, M. Falkinham, J. Vice, S. Ramsey, J. Rolilfing. JUNIOR—Row 1: G. Michael, M. Robbins, C. Wikoff, B. Robinson, C. Meyer, C. Rusliford. Row 2: R. Metcalf, S. Nichols, L. Washer, S. Smathers, N. Schwartz. Row 3: R. Prouty, V. Seelye, J. Hamm, D. Rush, V. Norton, E. Chavis. SOPHOMORE—Row 1: P. Reid, P. Ncavear, P. Tucker, C. Karagianis. Row 2: S. Just, V. Luke. R. Higdon, S. Kahn. Rote 3: L. Wemowsky, J. Swords, M. Parrish, P. Denning. Row 4: Miss Kuntzman, L. Torrey, T. Susie, P. Lambert, G. Sago. 68 The purpose of the Y-Teens is to build a fellowship of women and girls devoted to the task of realizing a common life whose ideals of personal and social living to which they are committed as Christians. Membership is open to any girl who is a member of the YWCA and who will work to realize the purposes of the club. The girls work together through an Inter-Club Council to provide services for the betterment of the world. The Council is composed of representatives of the six groups: Miss Hillman’s and Miss Kuntzman’s sophomores, Miss Carey’s and Miss Ruey’s juniors, and Mrs. Kirk’s and Miss Cavins’ seniors. As well as providing services throughout the school, community, and nation, they sponsor many activities. Each year the Y-Teens have a Patteran, an all-club potluck, pizza party, and traditional Mother-Daughter banquet. ¥ SENIOR—Row I: F. Gregory, B. Alder, J. Funk, J. Garber, J. Butler, S. Scbroek, C. Absher, K. Gustafson, M. Clark, J. Funk. Row 2: J. Buchanan, P. Barr, C. Ketcham, J. Alexander, M. Buchanan, J. LeRoi, J. Dobbs, J. Custer. B. Browning. Row 3: C. Hoerr, D. DeLand, P. Bailey, J. Betzelberger, J. Lewis, J. Buchanan, S. Jones, S. Bauman, G. Eitcnmiller. M. Andrews. Y-Teens There are six Y-Teen Clubs at Pekin High, each of which has an election of officers each semester. Miss Kuntzman’s sophomores had T. Susie, president; P. Tucker, vice-president; R. Higdon, secretary; and N. Herron, treasurer. Second semester officers were E. Torrey, president; T. Susie, vice-president; S. Just, secretary; and J. Swords, treasurer. First semester officers of Miss Hillman’s sophomores were S. Bodeen, president; E. Broughton, vice-president; C. Graham, secretary; and C. Durham, treasurer. Second semester officers were C. Eggena, president; K. Dahlin, vice-president; S. Glaser, secretary; and C. Batterton, treasurer. Miss Carey’s junior first semester officers were C. Rushford, president; A. Santanna, vice-president; R. Metcalf, secretary; and B. Thompson, treasurer. The second semester officers were A. Santanna, president; R. Metcalf, vice-president; N. Schwartz, secretary; and C. Wikoff, treasurer. Miss Ruey’s junior officers for first semester were V. Beres, president; S. Luft, vice-president; P. Sherman, secretary; and C. Anske, treasurer. The second semester officers were J. Bonk, president; J. Bozarth, vice-president; N. Daley, secretary; and V. Brees, treasurer. Miss Cavins’ senior officers for the first semester were J. Betzelberger, president; D. DeLand, vice-president; M. Andrews, secretary; and K. Gustafson, treasurer. Second semester the officers were C. Ketcham, president; J. Buchanan, vice-president; J. Brandt, secretary; and S. Bauman, treasurer. JUNIOR—Row 1: L. Bee bout, S. Skaggs, C. Brown. Row 2: P. Fischer, V. Brees, J. Bonk. Row 3: N. Daley, B. Friday, C. Johnson. Row 4: Miss Ruey, G. Grant, J. Bozarth. J. Doren. SOPHOMORE—Row 1: J. Codbey, S. Bodeen, N. Craine, C Durham, C. Banks. J. Herron, E. Vess. Row 2: K. Dahlin, E. Broughton, W. Baer, C Bong, S. Glaser, M. Clinch, C. Rickard, C. Batterton, G. Diveley. Row 3: B. Crady, C. Eggena, C. Graham, B. Eggena, A. Gray, S. DeLand, J. Gruhe, S. Diveley, S. Thomas. Drama Club Row I: M. Creighton, C. Bosserman, T. Calvetti, S. Ball, K. Callahan, B. Keil, D. Garher, R. Hayn. Row 2: K. Hoyle, D. Goodrich, S. DuPage, C. Abbott, B. Fitzanko, C. Hughes, S. Hancock, P. Curtis. Row 3: J. Antonini, L. Herring, E. Franks, C. Clark, H. Knight, N. Klien, N. Campbell, C. Aleshire. Row 4: M. Hancock, M. Franks, B. Anderson, R. Krannich, D. Hornecker, B. Franks, D. King, D. Johnson. One-act plays, selected scenes from plays, and various spontaneous games are typical Wednesday programs of the Drama Club, the purpose of which is to develop and sustain interest in theatrical production and drama. Sponsored by Miss Harrod, the club has 110 members who participated in the various programs, activities, and projects and enjoyed the two yearly parties given for the club. In addition to selling tickets for plays and sponsoring after-game dances, the Drama Club purchases stage equipment needed for various productions. The Senior Thespian Dinner is also sponsored by the club. Jim Eichelberger, Cheryl Mc-Wherter, Donna Yentes, and Bob Franks served as president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer, respectively, of the club this year. Art Club Row I: L. Ellis, 1. Kennedy, C. Werntz, E. Margonis, T. Harris, J. Gainer. Row 2: B. Nolder, C. Marshall, P. Meixsell, J. DeGroot, B. Seeling, S. VanAukcn. Row 3: B. Alexander, R. Budde, M. Robertson, L. Bateman, D. Faux, Mr. L. Anderson. 70 Pekinian Club Row 1: J. Babcock, T. Heubach, C. Ehrlicher, V. Hernan, C. McMains, K. Abshcr, S. Goetze, L. Williamson. Row 2: J. Whittle, N. Gocken, S. Dvkstra, D. Jansen, C. Spitz, V. McCoy, K. Armstrong, B. Toomer, T. Roberson. Row 3: C. Wicburg, E. A. Schimmel-pfennig, G. Franklin, M. Pogioli, T. Svendsen, T. Morgan, G. Kauffmann, D. Dykstra. Drama Club Row I: C. McWherter, E. Marshall, S. Prandoni, S. Warren, M. Stolin, L. Martin, D. Lockhart, L. Tassart, M. Mathias, A. McCloud, J. McBride, J. Martin, S. Lackey. Row 2: B. Stephens, J. Tennell, J. Liggett, S. Martin, R. Zahn, K. Montgomery, P. Sorenson, A. Thomas, B. Murphy, J. Righi, S. Sutton, J. Olt, B. Woodruff. Row 3: C. Myers, D. Yentes, M. Potts, P. Olt, J. Little, S. Walters, S. Sudberry, J. Worlow, N. Rossi, S. Plaster, L. Seipel, S. Morrow, D. Page. Row 4: S. Zank, J. Wasion, P. Vogelsang, D. Thornton, C. Netherton, j. Sudberry, D. Woelfle, M. Stauffer, B. Rockliff, J. Eichelberger, J. Baird, B. Mason, B. Miller. ART CLUB The opportunity for any student to be active and creative in an art activity, either as a vocational or avoca-tional interest, is offered by the Art Club. Twenty-nine members of the club, sponsored by Mr. Lyle Anderson, participated during the year in painting, drawing, sculpturing, ceramics enameling, cartooning, and leather-craft. Dick Langenbahn, president; Cheri Werntz, vice-president; Julie Gainer, secretary; and Richard Arrow-smith, treasurer, served as officers throughout the year. PEKINIAN CLUB Approximately forty-five students met each activity period this year to participate in various activities revolving around the production of the yearbook. Mrs. Fogal and Miss Volkers, the sponsors of the Pekinian Club, supervised sessions in yearbook layout, sales campaigns, and advertising campaigns. In addition to these activities, members sold advertising space to local merchants for the 1962 PEKINIAN, participated in discussions pertaining to the improvement of the yearbook, received additional information from the publishing company representative, and assisted the yearbook staff in various ways. 7 j Future Teachers of America Row 1: D. Joesting, M. Fabry, D. Conaghan, P. Kennemer, R. Barker, G. Smith, D. Margonis, J. Taylor. Row 2: H. Gillespie, P. Caraway, S. Dumville, K. Mahoney, J. Luccra, A. Wooding, B. Lercher, M. Lind. Row 3: S. Hardt, S. Graham, B. Glass, S. Davis, S. Roberts, J. Hanning, M. Miller, S. Gerard, J. Miller. Row 4: R. Peters, R. Fines, M. Fisher, M. Dixon, K. Sutton, H. Wertz, G. Hazlett, M. Switzer. Learning about opportunities in teaching, cultivating the qualities essential in a good teacher, studying the lives of great teachers, and fostering the development of student leadership are the purposes of the Future Teachers of America. The George Washington Carver Chapter had fifty-nine members this year. In addition to assisting as guides at the school open houses, the organization gave two breakfasts to honor the faculty and Christmas and Easter parties at Holiday School. Led by Richard Peters, president; Marvin Dixon, vice-president; Sandra Graham, secretary; Gary Hazlett. treasurer; Rita Barker, historian; and Heather Gillespie, parliamentarian, the active and associate members held a Christmas potluck and the annual picnic at Mineral Springs in addition to their regular club meetings. The faculty advisors were Mrs. Hinman and Mr. F.ddings. Record Associate Members—Row 1: C. McWherter, J. Sellers, S. Crafton, D. Dykstra, J. Babcock. Row 2: S. Zank, S. Cox, T. Heubach, M. Taylor, S. Skarnikat. Row 3: M. Falkingham, S. Dykstra, R. Peters, H. Kahn. 72 Row 1: B. Smith, S. Osterman, J. Saunders, C. Miget, S. Luther, D. McCarthy, P. Hus-kisson, S. Sevier, B. Rollins, K. W'illsey, R. Maddalozzo, B. Tosi. Row 2: D. Sea, L. Bennett, G. Hawkins, D. Bennett, A. Evans, D. Miller, R. Musgrave, M. Green, S. Fields. Row 3: S. Davis, S. Stovall, E. Ball, K. Park, R. Lindahl, D. Preston, B. Lindahl, R. Zie-bold, J. Dillow, B. Stewart, B. VonBoeckman. Needlecraft Row 1: Mrs. Baylor, B. Nash, B. Frampton, J. Aque, J. Farmer, K. Knappenburger, D. Bennett, P. Allen, Mrs. Rayburn. Row 2: D. Schaefer, C Cook, B. Goodin, L. Madsen, M. Curtright, M. Bimm,. S. Neff, B. Reeise. Row 3: D. Seelye, V. Voll, J. Connctt, D. Wieburg, K. Boehler, T. Rivord, B. Berchtold, J. McGinnis, J. Herring. Row 4: T. Logsdon, P. Woodrow, C. Graffis, M. Little, J. Burroughs, C. Mowder, B. Whited, K. Lannert, D. Moehring. Club Row 4: M. Kessler, J. Maynard, N. Schott, D. Allard, L. Gray, L. Lauterbach, M. Herch-enroder, T. Hackney, A. Fitzanko, J. Staton, P. Shanahan. NEEDLECRAFT Numbering seventy-two first semester and fifty-two second semester, Needlecraft members learned needlecraft skills by selecting three learning experiences per semester and being required to complete at least one project each semester. Typical activities of the members, advised by Mrs. Baylor and Mrs. Rayburn, included hucktowel weaving, knitting, cross-stitch work, smocking, and hemstitching. The junior club officers for the year were Carol Cook, president; Sharon Hoyle, vice-president; and Toni Rivord, secretary. Pat Thomas, president; Khurshid Khaliq, vice-president; and Diane Wieburg, secretary-treasurer were the first semester senior club officers. Second semester senior club officers were Judy Aque, Karol Knappenburger, and Beverly Goodin, serving as president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer, respectively. RECORD CLUB Learning to appreciate and enjoy music of all types through listening is the primary purpose of the Record Club which also meets during Wednesday activity periods. Numbering fifty-two this year, the club was sponsored by Mr. McCutchan. At each meeting the members listened to a varied program of music selected and prepared by the students themselves. 73 Los Conquistadores Row 1: J. Heed, B. Shaw, S. Rodgers, C. Budds, K. Miskimen, L. York. Row 2: S. Endicott, J. Niesman, M. Taylor, S. Cox, S. Ward, G. Sidell. Row 3: D. Lindsey, L. Klockenga, G. Hootman, G. Neuhaus, B. Mason, R. Kehoe, T. Edmonds. Membership in Los Conquistadores, an organization set up to further members’ knowledge of the language, geography, history, music, and customs of Spanish-speaking peoples, is open to any student enrolled in or having had a minimum of two years of Spanish or having had previous contact through residence in a country or Spanish-speaking parents. The thirty-five members of the club, sponsored by Miss Metzger, participated this year in Mexican suppers, field trips, programs for school and civic groups, scholarship awards, and various charitable gestures. The officers for the year were Sarah Cox, president; Louie Klockenga, first vice-president; Harold Kahn, second vice-president; Margaret Taylor, secretary; Barb Shaw, treasurer; and Carmen Budds, parliamentarian. Girls’ Club Row 1: S. Davis, D. Happach, J. Bearden, V. Hernan, J. Hundt, D. Coil, K. Beres, G. Hough, E. DeBoer. Row 2: N. Freeman, J. Coleman, C. Ehrlicher, J. Horn, R. Higdon, R. Burdette, D. Dykstra. C. Batterton, J. Barra. Row 3: S. Erwin, L. Glass, J. Carver, S. Dykstra, J. Doren, N. Jones, R. Earley, M. Evans, M. Bong. Row 4: J. Babcock, L. Brown, N. Klien, M. Edgar, E. Franks, S. Hoffman, D. Johnson, J. Elliff, C. Borsch, K. Armstrong, S. Gerard, S. Hancock. 74 Book Club Row 1: B. DeGolyer, B. Reichert, S. Traw, C. Grubaugh. Row 2: N. Spencer, D. Davis, W. Neavear, J. Hocrr, R. Durham. Row 3: A. Patay, R. Johnson, R. Rearden, D. Elder!, D. Herbert. Girls’ Club, which meets every other Wednesday morning before school, is a service club which has as its purpose the aiding of people in the school, community, and world. There are no special requirements for membership. This very active club has 110 members. The girls serve the hospital by helping in the pediatrics ward on weekdays after school and by making bakery goods for the snack bar. Also, they make tray favors for nursing homes and Easter baskets for hospital children and handicapped children. They serve the school by providing check room service and after-game dances. Futhermore, they strive to improve student-faculty relations by giving four SAKCOTS (Stop At Kitchen Cup Of Teal for the faculty. In addition, they help needy people of the world. Cancelled stamps were sent to TB patients in Norway and unused clothing was donated to a reservation of Navajo Indians. The meetings, which usually feature a guest speaker or demonstration, are presided over by President Carol Lannert, Vice-President Susan Skarnikat, and Secretary Cheryl McWherter. The club has both a cabinet and a council. The Cabinet is composed of one representative from each class; the Council is composed of the members of the Cabinet plus three or four more representatives of each class. Miss Gramlich and Miss Jaggers were the advisors for this year’s club. Row 1: K. Zimmerman, P. Starcevich, R. Worth, L. Reynolds, S. Williams, C. Mitts, M. Matheny, V. Pogioli, C. Miget. Row 2: B. Long, J. Switzer, C. Wolfer, S. Singley, S. Warren, S. Lackey, P. Underwood, L. Thorton, K. Palenik, M. Woll, J. Vidic. Row 3: J. Hoyt, J. Yock, J. Youell, D. Thornton, J. Wasion, B. Stephens, J. Niesman, S. McMains, C. Roberts, G. Michael, K. Laffey. Row 4: J. Taylor, S. Smith, C. Spitz, L. Williamson, S. Morrow, J. Sudberry, N. Rossi, B. Schmicchen, P. Polite, P. Ostrom, C. Nugen, L. Scotti, L. Soldwedel. -jc PEKINOIS CLUB Row 1: G. Dunlap, B. Brock, P. Polite, C. Espenscheid, M. Branchfield. Row 2; Frie(p rich, M. Hayes, D. Tebbcn, M. Leonard, S. Mefford. PEKINOIS A small but hard-working staff produced The Pekinois this year with Barb Brock as Editor-in-Chief. The Pekinois is completely student produced with the exceptions of the VariTyping and printing and is financed by local advertisers and a portion of the student activity book fund. After Barb had made the assignments, each reporter was responsible for meeting the deadline. When the stories were handed in, they were read and corrected and given to Mrs. Bettie Laier who Vari-Typed them. Following preliminary layout, the students wrote and ran the headlines and did the final pasteup. The copvsheets were then ready for the printer. Distribution was made during the eighth hour classes. Miss Volkers was the faculty advisor. PEKINOIS STAFF Row 1: Editor-in-Chief Barb Brock, Advertising Manager Gretchan Dunlap, Sports Editor Steve Mefford. Row 2: Columnist Wally Winkler, Layout and Makeup Editor Dave Friedrich, Assistant Headline Editor Roger Ziebold. Not Pictured: Business Manager Jean Dunn, Headline Editor Ron Bon jean. 76 “All right, Wally, just because you have your column done . . Roiv I: P. Hileman. R. Worth, C. Ehrlicher, S. Hodges, C. McMains, IS. blumb, D. Yentes, S. Thomas. Row 2: S. Hoffman, C. McWhorter, C. Munge. R. Maddalozzo, P. Gamble, K. Jost, C. Houchens, C. Abbott, G. Dunlap. Row 3: K. Armstrong, B. Busse, B. Schmiechen, W. Winkler, J. Nelson. M. Franks, S. Skarnikat, C. Liming, L. Montgomery, K. Khaliq. Row 4: J. Swendsen, T. Deppert, R. Ryan, R. Friederich, R. Peters, B. Franks, L. Alfs, D. Hardt, D. Evans. Absentees: D. Alexander, S. Berg, S. Cunningham, R. Jenks, J. Yock. Student Council The Student Council has three main objectives: to foster and promote the best interests of the school, to cooperate in the furthering of a desirable student activity program, and to maintain any services as they arise for the benefit of the student body. The Council consists of six freshmen, six sophomores, eight juniors, eight seniors, and the Senior Committee, all of whom must maintain a high scholastic average. These members are elected each semester and cannot serve two consecutive semesters unless appointed. This year’s Council maintained many services, including the bulletin boards, P.A.’s, embosagraf signs, cafeteria decorations, lost and found, and the supply store. Four dances were sponsored by the Council: an after-game record dance, homecoming—Touchdown ’61, Christmas Bells, and the spring dance, Mardi Gras. Also included in the activities were the Student Council-Faculty Picnic, Let’s Face It Week, Freshman Orientation, Student Council Week, and many pep rallies. The Council aided in choosing cheerleaders, the Chink and Chinklette, and members of the National Honor Society. This year’s Senior Committee, Rosa Lynn Maddalozzo, Claire Abbott, Ron Friederich, and Wally Winkler led the Council. They were capably advised by Miss Muselman and Mr. Patzer. Pekin High’s Council worked very hard to promote better inter-scholastic relations through the Mid-State Eight Student Council, of which Wally Winkler was president this year. The council took an active part in activities sponsored by the Illinois Association of Student Councils and the National Association. Row I: S. Crafton, K. Callahan, S. Hancock, P. Kennemer, B. Stephens, P. Underwood, R. -Maddalozzo, J. Bearden. Row 2: J. Youell, J. Alfs, S. Dvkstra, S. Brosmer, B. Busse, L. Soldwedel, C. Wolfer, K. Khaliq. Row 3: C Abbott, R. Schmiechen, D. Bay-singer. M. Hancock, D. Lighter, M. Franks, W. Winkler, P. Soldwedel. Row 4: S. Mefford, D. Massa, J. Eichelberger, R. Peters, S. Berg, H. Kahn, R. Friederich, E. A. Schimmelpfennig. 77 Pep Club Row I: K. Laffey, F. Eertmoed, C. Roberts, D. Happach, K. Maquet, B. DeGolyer, D. Taylor, B. Long, S. Kahn, T. Madden, S. Davis, M. McDonald, M. Strubhar, L. Thornton, K. King. Row 2: B. Hall, P. Polite, S. Prandoni, S. Martin, C. Wald, J. Imming, N. Freeman, V. Pogioli, C. Smith, C. Hughes, S. Lackey, I). Shaw, J. Wasion, J. Vidic, L. Hundemer, N. Rossi. Row 3: C. Miget, C. Nugen, J. Niesman, S. Wolf, S. Warren, C. Ehrlicher, G. Michael, V. Hernan, N. Jones, G. Hough, L. Williamson, J. Switzer, C. Wolfer, J. Antonini, S. Morrow, J. Babcock, R. Zahn. Row 4: C. Houchens, L. Soldwedel, S. Smith, S. Hoffman, J. Carver, A. Gray, J. Taylor, S. Dykstra, J. Doren, D. Dykstra, L. Scotti, C. Graffis, K. Ertmoed, B. Busse, K. Ertmoed, P. Moran. Row 5: J. Lucera, T. Edmonds, S. Nichols. Around two hundred students became members of the Pep Club, sponsored by Miss Konneker, this year. The purpose of this club is to promote school spirit. The members have their own section at the games and learn new cheers at their meetings after school. In addition to arranging for buses to some of the out-of-town games, the Pep Club sponsored the bonfire and pep rally during homecoming week. Serving as officers this year were Barb Busse, Suellyn Brosmer, Sally Smith, and Jan Taylor as president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer respectively. Book Club Row 1: C. Ashton, R. Ashby, T. Bodinc, G. Vineyard, D. Chouinard, J. Moore. Row 2: M. Friday, M. Aver)', B. Matthews, B. Rupp, C. Karagianis, N. Reed. Row 3: J. Just, D. Jackson, B. Beavers, D. Cochran, G. Murphy, R. Wilder. 78 Pep Club Officers __ Secretary ___ President Vice-President __Treasurer Basketball Club Sally Smith Barb Busse Sue Brosmer Jan Taylor Row 1: W. Clinch, P. Sidell, 0. Peak, T. Wiseman, M. Hall, B. Toel. Row 2: S. Cullinan, G. Piccony, D. Hopkins, C. Gaiser, M. Silver, T. Jones. Row 3: J. Sommer, A. Massa, T. Buzick, C. Miller, G. Williams, W. Penn. The Basketball Club, under the guidance of iMr. Hawkins and Mr. Reid, is composed of boys on the varsity and sophomore basketball teams and any other boys interested in learning the rules, regulations, and strategy of the game of basketball. Boys on the basketball teams are given membership priority, however, if an overcrowded condition exists. 79 Book Club Row I: K. Johnson, B. Vineyard, S. Baker, J. Sweitzer, F. Tomlinson. Row 2: B. Springman, C. Michel, B. Foust, M. Byrd, R. Schuler, R. Beaver. Row 3: J. Hoven, T. Godby, G. Thielbar, B. Hogue, F. Trumpy, J. Whittenburg. Having a total enrollment around seventy-five, three book clubs met each Wednesday activity period. The sponsors of these groups are Mrs. Koring, Miss Lichty, and Mr. Chobanian. Book club members receive lists of available books from various companies for their consideration and are able to order books they desire in paperback editions. Thus, books of quality are read by Book Club members. Dance Row 1: L. Calvetti, J. Sellers, B. Tliies, B. Lewis, K. Boeck, P. Underwood, L. Reynolds, S. Williams, C. Pratt, B. Monn, D. Clifton, B. Dancey. Row 2: M. Alder, J. Albritton, P. Sunn, R. Worth, D. Fargher, J. Lennington, N. Herron, M. Piro, K. Littlepage, K. Ber-ardi, D. Yentes. Row 3: S. Hoffman, C. Thomas, J. Youell, C. Smith, D. Pratt, J. Boyer, P. Ostrom, M. Wright, N. Carter, S. Strang, P. Moran. 80 Girls’ Athletic Association Row I: J. Custer, J. McGinnis, R. Bogart, J. Haynes, S. Dixon, L. Beebout. Row 2: C. Miget, D. Joesting, B. Rceise, S. Marquardt, J. Herring, B. Spitz. Under the supervision of Mrs. Doxstader, fifteen girls became members of the Girls’ Athletic Association this year. The purpose of this organization is to promote and maintain an active interest in sports and athletic activities. Volleyball, basketball, softball, and play-day meetings served as the regular activities of this group. As a special project the girls assisted with the Spring Frolic. The officers for the year, Shirley Marquardt, president; Helen Holmes, vice-president; Josephine McGinnis, secretary; and Linda Beebout, treasurer, assisted Mrs. Doxstader. DANCE CLUB The Spring Dance Frolic is presented annually by the Dance Club, sponsored by Miss Francis, Miss Harris and Mrs. Doxstader. Meeting each Wednesday activity period, various groups of the club practice and originate new dances. The purpose of the club, which had eighty members this year, is to learn tap, modern jazz, and modern dancing. To be eligible for membership in Dance Club, girls must belong to group one, two, three, or four in tap in the physical education classes. Row 1: J. Bailey, K. Fahnders, L. Barrows, D. Shaw, J. Haynes, J. Carpenter, M. Woll, D. Coil. Row 2: I. Scott, D. Happach, M. Fitzanko, M. Bauman. S. Foster, D. Hamm, M. Robertson, R. Stolin, L. Wilson. Row 3: B. Schmiechen, L. Yergler, D. Babb, C Monroe, B. Godby, N. Schilling, J. Carver, A. Meyer, J. Schedler. Row 4: S. Schott, S. Forbes, J. Rearden, P. Hileman, S. Goodrich, M. Brady, D. Thomas, L. Cooper, B. VanAuken. Row 1: P. Wehrenberg, W. Holmes, G. Neylon, J. Gilroy, J. Smith, D. Buttrum, T. Neylon, B. Wilson, R. Brady. Row 2: P. Silveus, R. Saal, M. Massa, G. Link, D. Swift, B. Thayer, J. Scott, P. Stoltz, R. Martin. Row 3: Mr. Foote, J. Swendscn, D. Reynolds, W. Winkler, P. Soldwedel, M. Franks, R. Knippenberg, D. Alexander. Boys’ BOYS’ CLUB The Boys’ Club is not a Wednesday activity, but most of the boys who belong are active in one of the other Wednesday clubs. The club is considered a school service club, the primary objective of which is to serve the school and have some fun while doing it. Membership is open to any boy in school, and there were around forty members this year. Members usually meet at 7:30 on the second and fourth Wednesdays plus any other special meetings. Over the years the club has engaged in many projects: the dragon at the end of the new English building, a new school flag, a public address system for the girls’ gym, and a portable PA system for the school are only a few. The meetings were presided Club over by President Douglas Reynolds, Vice-President Walter Winkler, Secretary Michael Franks, and Treasurer David Alexander. Mr. Foote was the advisor for this year’s club. NUMISMATICS CLUB The Numismatics Club, under the supervision of Mr. Melchers, has twenty-four members. The club’s purpose is to further interest in coin collecting and to dispense information concerned with this hobby. Also the members discuss current trends in numismatics and participate in club auctions and trading sessions. The meetings were presided over by President Terry Jones, Vice-President Ron Kiser, Secretary Dennis Boehler, and Treasurer Mike Anderson. Row 1: J. Lalley, D. Jouvenaux, R. Fahnders, L. Sidell, G. Cofer, L. R. Kiser, D. Boehler, B. Eldridge, B. Love, T. Jones, Mr. Melchers. Rosiere, R. Flynn, T. Bonneth. Row 2: R. Ziebold, R. Meskimen, 82 Baseball Club Any boy with an interest in baseball is eligible for membership in the Baseball Club. The club consists of twenty-five members advised by Mr. Anderson and Mr. Reynolds. This year’s club discussed baseball, viewed films, and saw baseball techniques demonstrated. The purpose is to promote a greater interest in baseball. Row 1: R. Bailey, R. Williams, M. Timian, D. Ramsey, R. Lauterbach, T. Oilman, E. Evans. Row 2: R. Bagley, L. Painter, T. Brecher, T. Riviere, R. Melton, P. Oberle, R. Thurman. Row 3: T. Deppert, J. Kortkamp, S. Huey, J. Berardi, D. Clifton, D. St. Cemy, M. McDonald, R. Anderson. 83 Hunting and Row 1: J. Buchanan, B. Wilson, J. Witts, D. Murphy, T. Buchanan, D. Sayers, V. Williams. Row 2: C. Temlinson, J. LaSell, M. Jost, C. Sidell, D. Endicott, B. Miars, D. Deppcrt. Row 3: R. Jones, T. Barr, W. Rivord, C. Mason, E. Kyle, D. Tortorice, R. Knippenberg, F. Prine, S. Huss, D. Morgan. Row 4: J. Miller, J. Pratt, T. Barnard, T. Souhrada, G. Fox, R. Slack, D. Sanborn, L. Weber, B. Price, B. Isenburg. Tumbling Club Row 1: W. Delzell, R. Hurley, J. Glassey, T. Aimone, R. Galloway. Row 2: L. Van Nattan, J. Self, R. Herbert, D. Reaktenwalt, R. Pollock. Row 3: D. Toel, D. Smith, E. Shafer, I). Hawksworth. The Tumbling Club was organized to give students wbo have acrobatic ability or the genuine desire to learn tumbling skills the opportunity to participate in such activities. These students must have a sincere interest and a desire to learn skills. The number of this club is limited because of the lack of space. This year eighteen students belonged to this club, sponsored by Mr. Vucich, and participated in stunts, acrobatics, and trampoline routines. FROSH-SOPH FOOTBALL CLUB Approximately twenty-five freshman and sophomore boys interested in football composed the Frosh-Soph Football Club which met each Wednesday activity period with Mr. Reynolds as sponsor. The purpose of this club is to promote a better interest in and discuss the fundamentals of football. The activities of the club included discussions of football movies and demonstrations of various techniques of football on James Field. 84 Fishing Club Row 1: R. Kraeger, D. Mucciante, B. Turner, T. Snider, D. Beecham, M. Sheppard, R. Krohn, J. Conway. Row 2: R. Fleming, G. Jennings, J. Wieland, R. Westervelt, D. Tortorice, L. Smith. F. Poepsel, B. Johnson, L. Orrick. Row 3: B. Webber. M. Buchanan, D. Allen, C. Rakestraw, J. Barr, E. Batton, G. Barker, R. Schwartz, B. Freeman. Row 4: D. Kirgan, B. Kraeger, L. Frigard, I). Shults, R. Shults, J. Long, D. Counterman, L. Mitchell, M. Weber, F. Shipman. Any boy with sufficient interest in hunting and fishing as a hobby to try to improve conditions for these sports is eligible for membership in the Hunting and Fishing Club, advised Mr. Grigg and Mr. Rees. Howard Shipman, president; David Sanborn, vice-president; Richard Kirgan, secretary-treasurer; and Don Mucciante and Lloyd Orrick, sergeants-at-arms, served as officers of this seventy-member group during the year. The study of land, water, and animal conservation, movies, and guest speakers were typical Wednesday meetings of the club. Frosh-Soph Football Club Row • T. Wilhelm, G. Velde, E. Lampitt, M. Pogioli, L. Nash. P. Oherle. Row 2: R. Martin, M. McDonald, R. Tortorice, M. Franks, G. Huey, R. Aulenbach. Row 3: M. Winstead, B. Osbom, M. Bearden, D. Berardi, N. Smith, J. Winstead, J. Luntni. 85 Row 1: K. Wooding, K. Schuler, J. Eldridge, A. Hinthorn, J. Reynolds, D. Beers, D. Faux. Row 2: H. Clark, N. Lovelace, D. Schrock, C. Moses, P. Olt, C Parker, K. Arnett, L. Thayer. Row 3: S. Rankin, R. Harkless, D. Oil, J. Ziegenbein, P. Stoltz, B. Osborn, C. Sisson, J. Corso, B. Gustafson. Row 4: D. Alexander, J. Bullard, E. Lampitt, G. Phillips, C. Armstrong, G. Moehring, M. Winstead, D. Antrim. Row 1: T. Stone, R. Rodgers, L. Bussert. Row 2: D. McDonald, J. Winstead, J. Rodgers. Wrestling Under the leadership of Mr. Custer, approximately thirty-eight boys met each Wednesday activity as members of the Wrestling Club. Eligibility for the club is automatic whenever a boy is out for wrestling, either varsity or frosh-soph. This year’s officers were Horace Clark, president; Norm Lovelace, vice-president; and Phil Olt, secretary-treasurer. Movies of former state championship wrestling meets and discussions and demonstrations of the finer points of wrestling were typical activities of the group throughout the year. A picnic and swimming party in May culminated the activities of the Wrestling Club. Intramurals Track Any boy who is participating in track may become a member of the Track Club which is sponsored by Mr. Richards. This year twelve boys became members and participated in making posters to promote track, making a track display for the showcase, and learning the finer points of the sport. 86 Row 1: T. Ricci, C. Hauk, S. Madden, T. Stone, J. Sea, R. Gray, L. Arnett, G. Made, J. Webber, R. Williams, J. Stark, B. McLean. Row 2: T. Barr, R. Copeland, F. Graham, F. Farischon, R. Broyles, L. Friend, J. Mason, J. Sarff, G. Psinas, D. Wendell, T. Lutz. Row 3: B. Genseal, A. Thompson, B. Faichery, J. Brooks, D. Nelson, M. West, J. Grunloh, Future Farmers of America Row 1: R. Hoerr, B. Endicotl, R. Flier, D. Nizzia. R. Hundl, R. Frampton, R. Eilenmiller, D. Guengerich. Row 2: C. Martin, R. Loguc, R. Simpson, R. Ahten, J. Clark, E. R. Schimmelpfennig, J. Eitenmiller. Mr. Dowell. Row 3: D. Montgomery, R. Saal, B. LaRosh, L. Rowder, G. Hyatt, M. Switzer, H. Proehl. Row 4: R. Hagman, R. Rifley, D. Simpson, M. Onken, T. Timke, L. Maas, B. Severns, D. Cunningham, R. Gelling. Under the leadership of Mr. Dowell, the Future Farmers of America encourages its members to participate in various agricultural activities and projects. During the year, the members maintain their own farming projects at home in addition to helping needy families and making CARE contributions. The organization also participates in parliamentary procedure and public speaking contests, a livestock fair, and a grain fair and judging. The opportunity for any boy who is taking physical education to participate and compete in intramural athletics is offered by the Intramural Club, which is sponsored by Mr. Pauley and Mr. Wells. Approximately eighty members of the Club participated in such sports as touch football, basketball, wrestling, and softball this year. D. Horn, L. Van Dyke, J. Pieper, B. Kartkamp, R. Martin. Row 4: J. Haller, J. Tjarks, G. Dorsey, G. Skaggs, L. Hauser, J. Hayes, D. Diepen-brock, C. Kocker, R. Delay, G. Affolter, L. Nash, L. Walters, D. Johnson, R. Munter, J. Reed.. Chess Any student genuinely interested in playing or learning to play chess or checkers is eligible for membership in Chess and Checkers. Meeting each Wednesday activity period with Mr. Hides and Mr. Workman as advisors, the club had approximately sixty members this year. In addition to playing or learning to play chess and checker's in individual games, the members participated in tournament competition and learned an activity which could be enjoyed in leisure time. Row I: G. Grimmer, C. Alesandrini, M. Underwood, R. Krolin, J. Gay. Row 2: S. Fitzanko, H. Woolard, K. Emmons, I). Conner, W. Royse. Row 3: R. Wicker, M. Phipps, T. Coryell, J. Snyder. Row 4: G. Martin, J. Lawson, R. Martin, R. Travis, C. Caulkins. Row 1: R. Edwards, D. Hardin, J. Zuckweiler, S. Moore, J. Alton, C. Spurlock, T. Branham, R. Robinson. Row 2: G. Boothe, D. Townsend, R. Harris, M. Righi, J. McDonald, B. Jarnagan. R. Simpson, B. Brefeld. Row 3: D. Rhoades, L. Goodlick, T. Collier, J. Zimmerman, M. Rettke, J. Swearingen, G. West, R. Godhey, A. Shulls. Any boy, preferably a senior, seventeen years of age or older is eligible for membership in the Future General Issue Club, sponsored by Mr. Foote and Mr. Stratton. This year about ninety boys became members. The purpose of the club is to present information concerning life in the armed forces, requirements of military service under federal laws, and the opportunities offered by the armed forces and their reserve units for fulfilling these requirements. During the Wednesday meetings, movies were shown about the different branches and a representative of one of the branches was often present to answer questions. 88 and Checkers Row 1: B. Hurt, G. Lawson, A. Harris, S. Fisher, L). Weimer, B. Happach, J. Haller, A. Sonderman, M. Aeschlimann, K. Kelso. Row 2: L. Asbridge, M. Sayers, J. Ashby, J. West, G. Bush, T. Conroy, R. Johnson, D. Hasselman, D. Dancey, J. Shaffer, S. Swanson, D. McLaughlin. Row 3: A. Hayes, L. Lewis, J. Pierce, B. Dearborn, M. Brown, J. Freeland, D. Ehmke, J. Hinderliter. Row 4: D. Bonk, P. Herren, G. Davis, J. Allison, R. Lewis, J. Walsh, L. Long, J. Lunini, B. Waremburg, J. Riviere, D. Hill, S. Graffis. Tennis and Ping-Pong The Tennis and Ping-Pong Club sponsors summer tennis tournaments and helps organize and put on the Pekin Open Tennis Tournament each year. The club, which had fifteen members this year, provides extra activity for those interested in tennis and ping-pong along with instruction and current topics of interest. Typical activities of the club include a ping-pong tournament, movies, discussions, and guest speakers. Mr. Moss serves as faculty sponsor of this group. Row J: S. Isenburg, S. Huey, R. Freeman, B. Hild, E. Smalley. Row 2: R. Klien, G. Friederich, D. Edwards, P. Schwinn, J. Yentes. 89 Students are guided, taught, and inspired by the ADMINISTRATION and FACULTY Superintendent Administrative Assistants ............ 92 Board of Education _________________ 93 Office Personnel 94 Faculty _____________________________ 96 Cafeteria Staff Custodial Staff ........................ 103 91 SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE Superintendent F. M. PETERSON Members of the Pekin Community High School Graduating Class of 1962: This is not the time or the place for “last goodbyes.” Pekin High has been fortunate in having you around for the past four years. Your successes have been our successes and we have enjoyed them with you to your very last student days. So forget the goodbyes and resolve to “keep in touch.” Make the new word “See you soon.” Big things are in the making at Pekin High so keep informed of our progress. Remember—you will always be a graduate of Pekin High. June 8, 1962 Sincerely, F. M. Peterson Superintendent Administrative Assistant ROBERT D. CAIN Administrative Assistant WILLIAM H. HOLMAN 92 BOARD OF EDUCATION Clockwise: Mr. Oliver A. Crawford, Mr. Edward Oberle, Dr. Robert G. Rhoades, Mr9. Claude P. Smith, Mr. Frederick Joesting, Mr. John M. Hodges, Mr. Chester G. Hellyer, President. The Board of Education consists of individuals who are thoroughly interested in Pekin Community High School and its affairs. Our Board this year consisted of six men and one woman, elected to this position by the citizens of the school district. In addition to seeing that the school functioned smoothly this year, the Board spent many sessions involved with planning the P.C.H.S. East Campus which was started this spring. Mr. James E. Rees serves as Secretary of the Board and maintains his office next to the Conference Room in the English Building. 93 DEAN OF GIRLS OFFICE G. Jones, H. Lee, M. Maile. MAIN OFFICE 94 DEAN OF BOYS OFFICE E. MASON DRAGON’S DEN WORKERS 95 T. Brecher, M. Rettke, P. Arnett, V. Chrisman, M. Smith, C. Williams, D. St. Cemy, S. Nichols. MR. HARRY ANDERSON B.A., M.A. Vocations MR. L. B. ANDERSON B.S. Art MRS. BLANCHE M. ANDREW B.A. Speech MR. GILBERT BAECHLER M.S. Dean of Boys MRS. MAURINE BARRA B.Ed. Business MISS BERNICE BARTON A.B., A.M. Girls’ Counselor Faculty MRS. CLARENCE BAYLES B.S. Home Economics MRS. SUZANNE BAYLOR BJS. in Ed. Assistant Librarian MRS. EVELYN C. BENNETT B.S., M.A. Social Studies MR. GLEN E. BERGERHOUSE A.M., M.S. Business and Distributive Education MR. RONALD W. BOEHM A. B., Ed.M. Social Studies MRS. WILLIAM J. BUNCH B. A. English MR. RONALD D. BUSHUE B.A. in Ed. Social Studies MR. JAMES CADAGIN M.S. Drafting MR. RICHARD L. CAPPS B.A., M.A. Social Studies MISS MARY JANE CAREY B.S. in Ed. English MISS ANNA S. CAVINS B.S., M.S. in Ed. Mathematics MISS DIANA CHILES B.S. English MR. PAUL L. CHRONIC B.Mus., M.Mus. Ed. Dean of Boys MISS JEANNE CLEAVER B.S., M.A. Business MR. ROBERT CRAW B.S. in Ed. Social Studies MR. ROY M. CUCP B.S. in Ed. Biology, Health MR. JAMES B. CUSTER B.S., M.S. in Ed. Driver Education MR. DELMAR DAVIS B.S., M.S. Woodshop MRS. HENRIETTA DAVIS B.S. in Ed. Latin MISS FLORENCE V. DIERS B.Mus., M.Mus. English MR. VIRGIL C. DOLLAHON B.S., M.S. Science Faculty MR. FLOYD DOUGHERTY B.S., M.Ed. Speech and Radio MR. W. H. DOWELL B.S., M.S. Vocational Agriculture MRS. PHYLLIS DOXSTADER B.S. Girls Physical Education MR. PHILIP DUST B.S. in Ed. Latin MR. NELSON EDDINGS B.A. English MR. WOODROW M. FILDES B.S. in Ed., M.S. in Ed., M.A. Mathematics MISS LILLIAN FISHER B.S. School Nurse Faculty MRS. WILLIAM FOGAL B.S. in Ed. Business MR. WILLIAM FOGAL B.S. Social Studies MR. LAWRENCE FOGELBERG B.E., M.M. Instrumental Music MR. LESTER E. FOOTE B.S., M.S., Ed.S. Boys’ Counselor MISS ELEANOR FRANCIS B.S., M.S. Girls Physical Education MR. FLOYD E. FRANTZ B.A., M.A. Spanish MR. RAYMOND J. FRANZ B.S. in Ed., M.S. in Ed. Business MISS EDITH GRAMLICH A. B., M.A. Dean of Girls MR. LOWELL V. GRIGG B. S. in Ed., M.S. in Ed. General Metals MR. ERIK HAGEN B.A. Social Studies MISS AMY LEE HARRIS B.S., M.S. Girls Physical Education MISS EDITH HARROD B.A., M.A. Drama and English MR. MAX HIETT B.S. in Ed., M.S. in Ed. Mathematics Faculty J MISS MARY ANN HILLMAN B.S. in Ed. English MRS. MARY ELIZABETH HINMAN B.Ed., M.A. Girls’ Counselor MISS FRANCES D. HOWARD B.A., M.A. English MISS MILDRED L. JABSEN B.S. in Ed., M.A. Business MISS LETHA JAGGERS B.S., M.S. Mathematics MRS. JOYCE M. KIRK B.S. in Ed. English MISS CAROLYN M. KONNEKER B.S. Business MRS. HELEN E. KORING A. B., B.M. English MISS CAROLYN KUNTZMAN B. S. in Ed. Business MR. HARRY G. LANGLEY B.S.C., M.A. Vocal Music MR. DON W. LEMMER B.S. English MISS ELIZABETH LICHTY B.S. in Ed. English MISS ARDEN MASTERS B.A., B.S. Librarian MR. GENE McCORMICK B.A. French MR. MARLIN E. McCUTCHAN B.S. in Ed. Music Faculty MR. JOHN S. McFERON A. B., B.S. in Ed., M.A. in Ed. Mathematics, Vocations MR. PHILLIP McGILL B. S. in Ed. Mathematics MR. EARL E. MELCHERS B.S. in Ed., M.S. in Ed. Social Studies MISS ELOISE METZGER B.S.. M.A. Spanish MRS. WILDA MILLER B.S. Girls Physical Education MR. JOHN MOSS B.S. in Ed., M.A. Mathematics, Athletic Director MISS LaRAE MUSELMAN B.S. in Ed. Social Studies MR. VIRGIL NEWLIN B.S. in Ed., M.S. in Ed. Social Studies MR. MARION R. NEWMAN B.S., M.S. in Ed. Mathematics MR. F. M. OAKLEY B.S., M.A. Biology MRS. CAROL O’DONALD B.S. in Ed. Assistant Librarian MR. JAMES PATZER B.S. in Ed., M.S. in Ed. Social Studies MR. DALE PAULEY B.S., M.S. Driver Education, Boys Physical Education MRS. ROZANNA RAYBURN B.S. Home Economics MR. WILLIAM F. REES B.S. in Ed. Mathematics Faculty MR. MELVIN REIN B.S., B.A., M.A. Mathematics MR. MICHAEL A. REYNOLDS B.S., M.S. in Ed. Chemistry MR. ROBERT RICHARDS B.S. Driver Education MISS PAULINE RIEDELBAUCH B.S., M.S. Biology MRS. ALENE ROSS B.S. in Ed. English MISS ANNAMAE RUEY B.S. Home Economics MISS ELOLSE SCHNEIDER M.A. English MR. ROBERT D. SISSON B.S. in Ed., M.S. Biolog ' MR. DELMAR SMEDLEY A.B., M.A. English MR. W. F. STEINGRABER B.S. in Ed., M.S. in Ed. Business MR. GEORGE S. STEWART B.S., M.S. Industrial Arts, Diversified Occupations MR. LAWRENCE E. STONE B.S., M.S. Social Studies MR. MERLIN C. STRATTON A. B.. M. . Boys’ Counselor MISS JULIA BEL STRAUCH B. S. in Ed., M.A. Business MR. DON TOZZI B.S. in Ed. Business Faculty MR. WILLIAM J. TUCKER B.S. in Ed. Mathematics, Science MISS NADINE VOLKERS B.S. in Ed. English MR. JOSEPH VUCICH B.S. in Ed., M.S. Health MR. KEN WELLS B.S., M.S. Boys Physical Education MR. ROYAL WILSON M.S. Industrial Arts MR. PAUL R. WORKMAN A.B., M.A., Ed.M. Social Studies Faculty Members Not Pictured MR. RICHARD L. CAPPS, B.A., M.A. Social Studies MR. MICHAEL CHOBANIAN, B.A. English MR. PAUL R. DIXON, B.S., M.S. Mathematics MR. DAWSON HAWKINS, B.A. 102 Boys Physical Education MR. WILLIAM J. O’LEARY, A.B. French MR. DUNCAN REID, B.S. Boys Physical Education, Driver Education MR. JACK STOUDT, B.Ed., M.Ed. Boys Physical Education, Social Studies CAFETERIA STAFF Row 1: L. Bart bell, F. Smith, M. VanNattan, M. Warner, G. Ringwald, C. Hobson, F. Wall, V. Shannabarger, B. Friend, A. Johnson, M. Corbett, E. Gardner. Row 2: N. Kahler, B. Shannon, R. Morgan, L. Rowden, M. Schantz, R. Millard, J. Thomason, N. Urish, A. Renner, L. Martin, L. Reed. CUSTODIAL STAFF Row 1: G. Beecham, A. Bush, P. Parsons, H. LaCock, R. Ash Ritchie, I. Ghidina, F. Warner, I. Barner. J. Scogin. Row 2: 0. Turner, R. Thomas, D. 103 Pekin High maintains high goals and offers advantages to its STUDENT BODY Freshman Class Officers Freshman Class ----------------- Sophomore Class Officers Sophomore Class ______ Junior Class Officers Junior Class ........... D.A.R. and S.A.R. Awards Senior Class Officers________ Senior Class ____________________ 106 122 134 149 150 105 FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS Perry Soldwedel _____________ Vice-President Kathy Beres------------------------President Susan Hodges--------------------Sec’y-Treas. John Abel Dick Abernathy Janice Abney Ginger Aeschlimann Ronald Ahten Monica Alessi Janet Alfs Nancy Allard Henry Allison Joyce Alward Chet Anderson Diana Anderson Gordon Anderson Melvin Anliker Duane Antrim Ronny Armstrong Sandy Armstrong Sherri Armstrong Barbara Arnett Jay Arterberry Theda Ashburn Bill Ashby Pamela Ashby Sharlene Atterberry Jay Austin Dennis Bachman Keith Backes Patricia Bader Gregg Baier Delight Bailey Clifford Ball John Ballou Peggy Bargmann Larry Barker Mahala Barker Mary Bamer Judy Barra Mike Bartley Dave Batterton Pam Baysinger Ronald Beach Cathie Beale Mary Ann Bean Linda Beavers Barb Becker Janet Becker Danny Bedell Bruce Beitz Ron Belk Ronald Bell Allen Bellmore Gary Benker Ramona Benton Terry Benton Leo Berardi 1ft till _ ftV Kathie Beres Beth Berg Bill Berra Larry Betzelberger Bill Blaum Susan Bloom Margie Bong Betty Bonnette Eugene Bonnette Claudia Borsch Rod Bowlby Sandra Bozarth Richard Brady Clifford Brandt Karen Brandt Sandy Brantley Kay Bray Richard Broaden Francis Brickert Sue Brinkmann Barbara Brown Jerome Brown Judy Brown Lynn Brown Mike Brown Patricia Brown Sharyn Brown Bob Bruns Kathy Bryant Carol Buchanan Taunya Budisalich Jim Burch Pam Burdett Peggy Burdick Betty Bush Darryl Buttrum Ernest Campbell Terri Campbell Diane Capps Danny Carlson Scott Conkel Joanne Connett Larry Connett Judy Cook Judy Corbett Jim Couch Barbara Counterman Roger Cranwill Karen Crawford Peggy Cremeens Konnie Daugherty Bob Davis Dale Davis Elsie Davis Frances Davis Bonnie Carrick Diana Carter Susan Caulkins Coleen Chavis Deborah Chrisman Vicki Chrisman Dale Christensen Jane Church Lola Clark Steve Clark Carol Claton Robert Clifton Judy Coats Mike Coffey John Combs Larry Crigger Carol Crooks Janice Crowe Steve Cruikshank David Dahlem James Davison Evelyn DeBoer Dana Dearborn Dean Dearborn Ted DeGolyer Mahala Denton Sherrill DePcugh Gene DeWitt Jeanene Diegel Donna Dingerson Mike Dirst Jack Dixon Mary Dorsey Gail Dragen Allen Draper Jerry Dringenberg Nancy Dudman Albert Duez Bob Duez Denny Dukes Gayle Duley Terry Duncan Carol Dunkel Tanis Dunnington Barry Dykstra Rhoda Earley Chuck Ebert Harry M. Edwards James Edwards Veneda Edwards Frances Eertmoed Winnette Eertmoed Duane Eitenmiller Pam Eitenmiller Ann Eldridge Linda Ellis Keith Emmons Bob Endicott David Endicott Karen Ertmoed Bev Erxleben Denny Erxleben Marilyn Evans Bradley Everett Diana Ewers Cinda Eyrse Vicki Fabry Rick Fall Carol Farrow -41 Jack Feltmeyer i Roger Fike Gail Fitzanko Bob Flack Richard Flier Max Floyd 1 Charles Foltz } Richye Forbes Roberta Ford Gerald Fomoff Franklin Foster Ronnie Frampton Bruce Freeman Norma Freeman Roger Freidinger Sandra Fryman Fred Funk J Jan Gainer Joe Gardner Lonnie Gardner Mike Gardner k Robert Garls Karen G arm an Leroy Garman Wanda Garmon John Garnsey Sharon Gasper A Marcia Gay E Curtis Gent Joy Gent E Ethel Gibson 1 s Ron Gilchrist Tim Gillespie Nick Gilley Vicki Gilliland . John Gilroy , -1 'I: Linda Gilroy Tom Glaser Linda Glass Linda Godley Pat Goff Judith Goldberg Dave Golden James Golden Barbara Goodin Jeannette Goodwin Turza Goodyear Gerald Gordon Rita Goss Rebecca Gould Susan Gray Kay Green Mike Greene Carol Gregory Marshall Grissom Pat Grissom William Grogan Ronald Grube Jo Ellen Gumbel Belinda Hackney Barbara Hall John Hall Martha Hall Carol Haller Lynn Hallstein Mary Hamilton Vincent Hammond David Hansen Darrel Hardt Robert Hardy Gary Harkless John Harmon Ronald Harmon Judy Harris Robert Harvey Mary Harwood Joyce Haynes Bernard Heberer Kent Heisel Randy Hellyer Stanley Herchenroder Susan Hernan Betty Herron Jeannie Hickey Ronnie Higgens Joyce Hill John Hilst Sue Hodges Terry Hodgson Shirley Hoelzel Ronny Hoerr Gail Hoffburh Nancy Hoffman Linda Holeman William Holmes Larry Homerin Marilyn Hopper Julie Horn Carole Houchens Gail Hough John Houston David Hoyle Leland Hoyle Jan Hoyt Linda Hundemer Judy Hundt Ronnie Hundt Jo Ann Imming Gary Irby Vicky Isbell John Janssen Karen Jamagan Gail Jamagin Roger Jenks Art Jester Judy Johns Linda Johns Brenda Johnson Kitty Johnson Peggy Johnson Tina Johnson Vanessa Johnson Georgianna Jones Judy Jones Scott Jones Dan Jordan Kathy Jordan Julie Junker Jere Jurewicz Karen Just Karl Kaebel Bill Kennemer Larry Kenney Sharon Kerrigan Cheryl Kettering Katy King Suann King David Kirgan John Kirgan Shetryll Kiser Cheryl Knaak Kay Knight Madelyn Knight David Kohlbacher Shirley Kohler Wayne Kohler Bill Kortkamp Carol Kramer Sandy Kramer Terry Kramer Virginia Krause Linda Lampe Mike Lance Patrick Landrith Gail Larkin Janie LaSell Sally Lauterbach Carol Lawrence Carol Lawson Danny Lawson Donna Lawson Joe Layne Darrell Leitner Judy Lemon Joyce Lemons Wanda Lemons Bruce LeRoi Pam Lewis Rita Lichtenberger Pam Lickiss Don Lighter Gary Lindsey Laura Lindsey Beth Link Gary Link Carol Littlepage Janice Lofthouse David Long Fred Luster Rich Lutz Janey Lynch Linda-Lyon Mike Maag Judy Maas Terry Madden Patrick Mahoney Denny Maquet Karen Maquet William Marion Carl Martin Carolyn Martin Connie Martin Sheila Martin Leslie Mason Mike Massa Dan Massey Bill Matheny Cheryl May Barbara Maynard Dave Maynard Dorothy McCart Greg McCoy Anita McDaniel Sally McDonald Diane McKinley David McMullen Linda McQ ston Brandon Meahl Verla Meeker Linda Mefford Barbara Meinen Gary Meinen Paula Meyer Lonnie Michaelson James Mil burn Angela Miller Brenda Miller Connie Miller Don Miller Jill Minton Tom Mitchell Carole Mitts Judy Montgomery Linda Montgomery Stephanie Montgomery Kenneth Moore Sharon Mullineaux Suzanne Munge Vicki Munge Diana Murphy Linda Murphy Ward Musgrave Glenda Myers Robert Myers Barbara Mylott Linda Naffziger Gary Nall Dave Nance Vicki Nanninga Charles Nash Pat Nash Barb Negleman Judy Nelson Virginia Neuhaus Jim Neumann Jackie Newell Stan Newell Judy Newlun Bob Newman Sharon Newman Gregory Neylon Tony Neylon Phylis Nievar Roger Noel Steve Noreuil Terry Norman Ruth Norris Shannon Norton Camilla Nugen Danny Null Laurie Ohlinger Kandee Oliver Nancy Olson Leanna Olt Patty Olt Kenny Oltman Charlotte Page Margie Palishen Vincent Pari Rick Parker Thelma Parkin Joe Parmenter Sheila Patchett Dianne Patterson Mary Paulson Paulette Payne Rose Peak Judy Peake Patsy Peoples Mary Ann Pettit Danny Pfanz Tom Pfanz Joyce Pfeiffer Carole Phillips Annette Pinter Richard Pitsch Susan Podowicz Vicki Pogioli Katherine Poppenga Gloria Powell Ruth Preston Mary Quigley Ben Rahn Sandra Rankin David Reed Nancy Reed Pat Reed Ramona Reed Jim Render Larry Rettke Joe Reynolds Ronnie Rhoades Anna Mae Rice Linda Richard Mary Anne Richey David Rippel Dave Ripper Joyce Ritchie Shirley Ritchie Judy Rivord Norma Rivord Cynthia Roberts Pat Roberts Brenda Robinson Carol Rosas Ronnie Rose Dale Rowden Rhonda Rowell Sharon Royse Lynda Rucker Barb Rupp Ida Rush Walt Saal Gail Sackett Mario Santanna Barbara Saunders Dianne Scamp Pam Schad Greg Schaefer Rich Schmiechen Terry Schreiter Christy Schrieber Susan Schrock Sandy Schwartz Judy Schwerer James Scott Linda Scotti Dennis Sea Shireen Seegar William Seelye Nancy Selby Margy Senninger Mary Senninger Bill Severns Bing Sevems Sandra Sevier Colleen Shanahan Carol Shanklin Maureen Shannon Linda Sheppard Roger Sherrill Mitzy Shipley Mary Shoemaker Virlene Short Bill Sidell Betty Sies Paul Silveus Marvin Simer Patricia Simpson Sharlyn Singley Susan Singley Katherine Skaggs Linda Skogley Mary Sloan Joan Sluss Nancy Smallwood Bruce Smith Craig Smith Delmar Smith Janet Smith John Smith Lester Smith Michael Steven Smith Peggy Smith Sheila Smith Shirley Smith Steven Smith Linda Soldwedel Perry Soldwedel Robert Speer Karen Spencer Barbara Spitz Richard Stanbery Larry Staples Pat Starcevich Steve Starman Karen Stauthammer Bill Steakley Janet Stephens Diana Stewart Pam Stewart Pat Stone Susie Story Jeff Stout Melony Stout Steve Strang Jim Strope Margaret Strubhar Suzann Stubblefield Bonnie Stum Steve Sutton Tom Sutton Terry Swearingen Dan Swift Susan Swisher Jo Ann Switzer Karon Tassert John Tavenier Donna Taylor Jean Tenneli Bruce Thayer Eddie Thomas Tom Thomas Ronnie Thomason Mike Thompson Louise Thornton Sherie Thrall Jerri Tift Richard Tjarks Linda Tompkins David Towne Terry Trimmer Farrell Trueblood Sandra Tucker Kenny Tull Bob Turnbull Tim Turner Anna Turney Dennis Tyler Joe Ubben Sharon Van Horn Rick Velde Sue Venovich Clement Vericker Joleen Vidic Terry Vogel John Voll Shirley Waggoner Cindy Wald Catherine Waremburg Robert Washburn Patsy Washer Tom Waskowski Jonell Webber Jill Weber Judy Weeks Shirley Wehner Paul Wehrenberg Clark Wei born Jack West Loree West wick Terry Weyhrich John Whittenburg Ernie Wieburg Joanne Wiemers Lee Wiggins Judy Williams Louis Williams Cheryl Williamson Barrie Wilson Daniel Wilson Jane Wilson Wanda Wiseman Ann Woelfle Christy Wolfer Sharon Woll Mary Woodworth Beverly Woolard Rose Woolf Baird Woolsey Freda Wubben Sherry Wytcherley Julie Yock Jack Zaayenga Nancy Zears Carroll Zehren Dave Zibert Cheryl Ziebold Scott Ziegenbein Paul Zima Karen Zimmerman Lynn Zimmerman Ron Zimmerman Terri Zimmerman SOPHOMORES CLASS OFFICERS Robyn Worth_________________________________Secretary Mike Edge comb------------------------------President Jody Tennei_____________________________— Treasurer Peggy Underwood________________________Vice-President Judy Abner Karen Absher Tom Aimone Janet Albritton Chris Aleshire Bill Alexander Pamyla Allen Larry Anderson Sally Anderson Gary Anske Judy Antonini Kenny Arnett Sally Arnett Janis Arrowsmith Larry Asbridge John Ashby Carol Ashton Karen A they Richard Aulenbach Donna Babb Willa Baer Richard Bailey Sue Baker Elberta Ball Carolyn Banks Jim Barnard Earl Barr Michele Barr Tim Barr Lynne Barrows Mary Ellen Bauman Mike Bearden Russell Beaver Dan Beers Delores Bennett Dianne Bennett Lois Bennett Dick Berardi Michele Bimm Nancy Blumb Sharon Bodeen Kathy Boeck Karen Boehler Mary Ann Bon Carol Bong Dan Bonk Tony Bonnette Linda Bowen Margaret Brady Mary Brady Maudi Branchfield Joe Brooks Ellen Broughton Marvin Brown Shirley Brown Rick Broyles Cindy Burkhardt Karen Burling Joyce Burroughs Loren Bussert Toney Buzick Mike Byrd Curt Cameron Nedra Campbell Judy Carpenter Jo Carver Carol Cassidy Carl Caulkins Greg Chase Sharon Clarkston Doug Clifton Nancy Clotfelter Dave Cochran Gary Cofer Deanna Coil Jill Coleman Don Colgin Jim Comisky Dave Conner Jean Connett Tom Conroy Carol Cook Tony Cook Linda Cooper Til Coryell Tim Coryell Danny Counterman Barb Crady Nancy Craine Steve Cullinan Danny Cunningham Sherry Cunningham Penny Curtis Marian Curt right Kirsten Dahlin Bonnie Dancey Deann Daugherty Sherral Davis Robert Dearborn Sandra DeLand Richard DeLay Peggie Denning Angela Denton Gloria Diveley Susan Dively Joyce Dixon Robert Dixon Sandy Dixon Susan Dumville Carleen Durham Mary Edgar Mike Edgecomb Thad Edmonds Donald Eertmoed Bonnie Eggena Carolyn Eggena Janet Eidenmiller David Eldert Bob Eldridge Jeff Eldridge Gene Endicott Sharon Endicott Don England Sharon Erwin Allyson Evans Wanda Evans Sandy Ewers Karen Fahnders Bill Faichney Diana Fargher Christy Farischon Freddie Farischon Don Faux Shirley Fields Steve Fisher Myma Fitzanko Steve Fitzanko Phyllis Flairty Jim Fletcher Sue Forbes Elaine Foster Suzanne Foster Gerald Franklin Ellen Franks Mike Franks Richard Freeman Mary Friday Gary Friederich Larry Friend Peggy Gamble Diane Garber Suzanne Gerard Judy Gifford Sherry Glaser John Glassey Judy Godbey Bonnie Godby Tim Godby Sharon Goodrich Robert Gorshe Cheryl Graham Anita Gray Richard Gray Juanita Grube Barry Gustafson Evelyn Haas Holly Haas Jerry Hall John Haller Dorothy Hamm Sally Hancock Janie Hannig 5 Bernard Happach L. Diane Happach Darold Hardin Ron Harkless Val Harlan Alan Harris Carl Hauk Gloria Hawkins Rosemary Hayn Joan Haynes Richard Haynes Gary Hazlett Grant Hellyer Randy Herbert Janice Herring Nancy Herron Mike Hieser Rene Higdon Pat Hileman f H Gary Hill Sally Hoffman Suzann Hofmann Sarah Hood Susan Hoover Kay Hoyle Gary Huey Steve Huey Cindy Hughes Robert Hurley Karen Ivey Marcia Jackson Donna Joesting Carl Johnson Diane Johnson Randy Johnson Dan Jones Ronnie Jones Mickey Jost Sharon Just Gary Kauffmann Rita Kehoe Bobbie Keil Martha Kennedy Sharon Kief Dorcas King Mike Kleiber Nancy Klien Ray Klien Ray Knippenberg Karen Kroepel Earl Kyle Sue Lackey Kathy Laffey Ronald Lahman Jim Lalley Pat Lambert Eddie Lampitt Cheri LandiVittori John Lannert Karen Lannert Larry Lauterbach Gary Lawson Janet Lawson Danny LeMasters Joy Lennington Mike Leonard Barbara Lercher Don LeRoi Barbara Lewis Bob Lewis Larry Lewis Dean Lichtenberger Carol Liescheidt Janice Liggett Judy Little Darlene Lockhart Trina Logsdon Dennis Lohnes Linda Lohnes Barbara Long Bill Love Joel la Lucera Viola Lucke Joe Lunini Sharon Luther Terry Lutz Stephen Madden Dennis Madix Linda Madsen Diane Margonis Dick Marlow Cora Marshall Becky Martin Janet Martin Linda Martin Richard Martin Roger Martin Sandy Martin Bob Mason Bonita Mason Amel Massa A1 Matheny Marilyn Mathias Carol Matthews Dan McDonald Mike McDonald Josephine McGinnis Denise McIntyre Bill McLean Ron McLean Paulette Meixsell Charles Merry Alona Meyer Bob Miars Carol Miget Barb Miller Barry D. 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Miller Joyce Miller Marsha Miller Karen Miskimen Diana Moehring Celeste Monroe Sharon Monroe Dick Montgomery Kathy Montgomery Stan Montgomery Virginia Moore Pat Moran Dave Morgan Tom Morgan Sharon Morrow Richard Munter Barb Murphy Don Murphy Rella Musgrave Cheryl Myers Helen Myers Bob Mylott Leroy Nash Pam Neavear Sharon Neff Don Nelson Carol Netherton Bob Nichols Judy Niesman Carol Noe Pat Oberle Jackie Ogle Dave Olt Pat Olt Diana Oltman Todd Oltman Sharon Osterman Pat Ostrom Doris Page Ruth Pagliaro Karen Palenik Clayton Parker Mary Parrish Omer Peak Gene Phillips Gary Piccony James Pierce Martin Pogioli Patti Polite Mary Potts Susan Prandoni Christy Pratt Jerret Privett Danny Ramsey Steve Rankin Don Reaktenwalt Jeanie Rearden David Reed Jennifer Reed Bonnie Reeise Phyllis Reid Jim Reynolds Lynne Reynolds Dale Rhoades Tom Ricci Connie Rickard Janine Righi Jim Riviere Toni Rivord Marsha Robertson Jim Rodgers Richard Rodgers Susan Rodgers Barb Rollins Lester Rosiere Norma Rossi Don Rowell Beth Rupp Rowland Saal Glenda Sago Doug St. Cerny Linda Sales Julie Sangalli Jim Saunders Mike Sayers Debbie Schaefer Nancy Schilling Bid A. 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Schimmelpfennig Sandra Schott Gary Schroeder Ken Schuler Phil Schwinn Larry Scott Barbara Seeling Donna Seelye Lenora Seipel Janie Sellers Susan Sevier Biddy Shafer Bill Shallenberger Deena Shaw Juanita Shaw Ron Simpson Gary Skaggs Ernest Smalley Bill Smathers Cherie Smith Larry Smith Nick Smith Bob Snedden Tom Snider Jim Sommer Dave Sorenson Tom Souhrada Jon Sours Sharon Spencer Janet Spillman Cheryl Spitz Beverly Springman Jerry Stark Becky Stephens Marlene Stolin Pete Stoltz Terry Stone Saundra Stovall Julie Sudberry Sandi Sudberry Peggy Sunn Toni Susie Keith Sutton Sandy Sutton Tom Svendsen Steve Swanson Kay Swearingen Janet Swords Jean Tamborine Dave Tebben Jody Tennell Harold Thayer Bettyanne Thies Donna Thomas Susie Thomas Arlin Thompson Dean Thome Diane Thornton Richard Thurman Mike Timian Donna Todd Charles Tomlinson Elizabeth Torrey Ric Tortorice Robert Travis Sandra Traw June Tribbett Doris Trowbridge Pat Tucker Bryan Turner Vic Tyner Dave Uebler Mike Underwood Peggie Underwood Barb Van Auken Sharon Van Auken Larry Van Nattan Lois Vaughan Gary L. Velde Evelyn Vess Bonnie Vineyard Pam Vogelsang Carol Vucich Sandy Walbert John Walsh Bob Waremburg Susan Warren Janice Wasion Barb Weakley Mike Welch Donavan Wendell Linda Wemowsky Cheri Weratz Mike West Richard Westervelt Jolene Whittle Bob Wicker Cheryl Wieburg Jerry Wielend Rahn Wilder Tom Wilhelm Russell Wilkinson Rich Williams Linda Williamson Bill Wilson Linda Wilson Joe Winstead Mike Winstead Linda Winter Terry Wiseman John Witts Dean Woelfle Ricky Woith Sherry Wolf Martha Woll Keith Wooding Russ Woodmancy Janet Worlow Robyn Worth Dave Wright Maribeth Wright Dianne Yentes Dan York Janis Youell Ruth Zahn Jerry Ziegenbein - JUNIORS CLASS OFFICERS Ray Melton_________________________Sec’y-Treas. Jim Eichelberger__________________Vice-President Max Hancock----------------------------President Joyce Leona Adcock Cheryl Ann Adcox Gary Paul Affolter Janice Lorraine Aimone Urban James Albertsen Mary Kay Alder Carlo Alesandrini, Jr. Diane Lynn Alesandrini John Norman Allessi David Francis Alexander Karen Rose Alexander Linda Kay Alfs Richard Louis Anderson Cheryl Kay Anske Karen Sue Armstrong Loren Chester Arnett Tim Charles Arnett David Lee Atteberry Jinna Sue Bailey Daniel Emmert Barchers Judy Ann Barises Noble Gene Barker Terry Lee Barnard Robert Allen Bateman Edward Dean Batton Josephine Ann Bearden Linda Jane Beebout Dennis Michael Beecham Larry Henry Bequeaith Barbara Ann Berchtold Patricia Ann Berfield Paul Dennis Boehler Ronald Dean Bon jean Joe Lynne Marie Bonk Judith Kay Boyer Joy Lynn Bozarth Tom Branham Jerry Lynn Branson Ronald Paul Breaden Victoria Roberta Brees Suellyn Ann Brosmer Terry W. 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Dancey Richard Charles Dancey Diane Louise Davis Shirley Helen Davis Joyce Gay DeGroot Santi Joseph Demarini David Diepenbrock Jan elle Doren Diane Jeanne Dykstra Loren Stokley Eddy James Roy Eichelberge Jeannie Helen Elliff Karla Ingrid Ertmocd Carol Ann Espenscheid Janice Louise Eve Ken Everett Donna Jean Fabry Jacquelin Fay Farmer Joan Farson Margaret Ann Fisher Anna Fitzanko Richard Fleming Billie Lee Foust Beverly Frampton Duane Alvin Freidinger Barbara Kay Friday David William Friedrich Lynn Frigard Terry Lee Gebhardt Rose Lynne Gianessi Barbara Ann Glass Susan Kay Goetze Jerry Thomas Goins Larry Goodlick Sandra Willie Grabo Sidney Graffis Sandra Gail Graham Gloria Ann Grant Linda Fay Greenwood John Russell Grunloh Thomas Eugene Hackney Donna Jean Hafliger Janet Eilene Hamm Max Jay Hancock Richard Elmer Hasselman Lyle Hauser Andrew Dean Hawkins Donald Emil Hawksworth Shirley Ann Heflin Rudolph Andrew Helden Mary Marie Hering Vickie Carol Hernan William Robert Higgins William Jay Hild William Edward Hinkle John Mitchel Hodges Marjorie Ann Holeman Helen Louise Holmes Judith Lynne Horn Melody Hundemer Larry Joseph Hyatt Claudia Lee Hymbaugh Stephen Forrest Isenburg William Howard Isenburg Deidre Jansen Lonnie Jay Johns Carol Lynn Johnson Robert Johnson Nancy Lucille Jones Russell Ted Jones Terrell Robert Jones John Robert Mark Jordan Daniel Lyn Jouvenaux Joseph Henry Just Harold Louis Kahn Sophia Kahn Connie Karagianis Phyllis Ann Key Karol Sue Knappenburger Harriet Dee Knight Connie Lynn Koch Jack Kortkamp Richard Edward Kraeger Robert James Kraeger Ron Louis Krannich Alvin Krus Rebecca Leigh Lamer Curta Bea Langford Virginia Lee Lauck Laura Jeanne Laudenslagcr Robert Richard Lauterbach Ruth Ann Lindahl Mary Carolyn Little Sue Carol Long Kathryn Mary Mahoney George John Maile Fred Manchester Michael Max Marcus John Kent Mason Mary Frances Matheny William Leslie Matthew Janie Lea Maynard Stanley Herbert McCall Linda Sue McCann Dian Lynn McCarthy Mary Susan McDonald Robert Lee McKinney Susan Lorraine McMains Steven Craig Mefford Raymond Paul Melton Ruth Ann Metcalf Cheryl Jean Meyer Cheryl Lou Meyer Gail Suzanne Michael Gloria Sue Michael Kurt Paul Milkereit Edward Craig Mills Charles Keith Moses Camille Diane Munge Mary Murphy Wanda Louise Neavear Gary Neavor Larry Earl Neibch John Charles Nelson Sharon Jean Nichols Barbara Jean Olt Philip Stephen Olt Arthur Joseph Patay Marilyn Kay Piro Charles Fred Prine Howard Proehl Rosemary Prouty Patricia Pumphrey James William Ramey Anita Jean Reed Gerald Reed Elizabeth Reichert Charles Henry Renner John Rodney Ripper Mary Robbins Talona Roberson Richard Robertson Beverly Robinson Madonna Robson William Dale Rockliff John Charles Rowan Richard Neal Rowan William Royse Connie Rucker Donna Lou Rush Carol Ann Rushford Robert Ryan Sylvia Samuelson Marie Angela Santanna Gerald Gene Sarff Vivian Lee Sames Judy Saunders David Sayers Janet Susan Schedler Elizabeth Ann Schmiechen Dennis Keith Schrock Robert Eugene Schrock Nancy Mae Schwartz Randy Schwartz Iris Stella Scott Dorothy Sea Kenneth Lee Search John Taylor Shaffer Michael Lewis Sheppard Paula Sherman Hans Gert Sidell Michael William Silver Elberta Sue Skaggs Sharon Lee Smathers Melody Ann Smith Sarah Jane Smith Pam Sorenson Byron Stewart Rosanne Marie Stolin Sue Ann Strang Bruce George Strasser Sharon Anne Summers Helen Lynn Swearingen Mark Warren Switzer Michael Dean Switzer Evelyn Marie Tarran Janis Ruth Taylor Cheryl Ann Thomas Patricia Jean Thomas Sarah Elizabeth Thomas Brenda Jane Thompson Larry Thompson Danny Lee Toel William Henry Toel Deana Faye Toland Fay Arline Tomlinson Bonnie Lynn Toomer David Allen Tortorice Franklin Dale Trumpy Judith Ann Van Nattan Harry Edgar Virden Jackie June Ward Karen Jean Washburn Linda Lane Washer Judith Marie Waskowski Judith Lillian Webb Bernard Allen Webber John Arthur Weber Charles Henry Weyhrich Beverly Whited James Lee Whittenburg Carol Wikoff Julie Williams Sandra Williams Linda Wiseman Brian Woll Peggy Woolf Bennett Woolsey John Yentes Lanae Yergler Vikki Jeanne Zander Roger Ziebold Kathy Zurhorst DAR AWARD WINNER ROSA LYNN MADDALOZZO SAR AWARD WINNER JIM SWENDSEN SENIOR CLASS OF 1962 CLASS OFFICERS 148 Jim Swendsen, Vice-President; Margie Svendsen, President; Susan Pollock, Treasurer; and Donna Yentes, Secretary. Lyle Dean Adcock Four years at PCHS .. . Dale Lee Allard Beverly Lynn Allbritton Michael Willis Aeschlimann Bonnie Kay Allen John Thomas Alton Buhs Randle Anderson Molly Eileen Andrews Patrick Henry Arnett Richard Vergne Arrowsmith We laughed, worked, studied, Robert Taylor Ashbum Pearlene Bailey Karen Sue Ball Cornelia Jean Babcock Edith Elaine Bachman Rita Sue Barker and witnessed many changes . . . Karon Sue Backes Ricky Dean Bagley Patricia Ann Barr Sharon Lea Bauman Carol Sue Bays Mr. Banboo was adopted David Alan Baysinger Sidney Burl Beavers Randal Louis Becker Karen Kay Berardi Carol Edith Berg • • • Stephen Raymond Berg Barbara Lynn Berry Jacquelyn Jean Blumb Janis Lynn Betzelberger Gary Gene Boothe Carole Louise Bosserman David James Birkenmayer Janet Sue Breaden Judy Marie Brandt Carolyn Jean Bishop Terril Scott Breclier Barbara Lynne Brock Donna Laveme Browdy Steve Jo Ellen Buchanan Marianne Buchanan Gamble went abroad and the Bobbie Jo Bush Judy Naomi Butler Kay Ann Callahan Denise Mary Conaghan Karen Ann Conway Tera Lee Calvetti Patsy Edwina Caraway Mary Helen Conway Chinks went to the “Sweet 16” . . . Don Edward Cutler Sharon Lynn Davis Sarah Ann Cox Sandra Kay Crafton Terry Lee Deakin Language lab was installed . . . Mema Lynne Creighton Janet Lou Custer Barbara Jean DeGolyer Judith Ann Dobbs Elizabeth Draper Jo Ellen Dillow Pekinois process changed . . . Gretchen Louise Dunlap Jean Elaine Dunn Daniel Lee DuPage Sharon Eileen Dykstra Carolyn Sue Ehrlichcr Gail Lynn Eitenmiller Jean Mary Ederer Claire A. and Bob K. were Frosh- John William Eitenmiller Ronald Ray Eitenmiller Bonnie Lavonda Eldert Garry Lee Fister Twyla Rebecca Fitzanko David Paul Evans Leonard Dean Evans Robert Irving Franks Soph Princess and Prince . . . Mary Ellen Fabry Mary Jeannette Falkingham Sam Frazier 1 John William Gay Student teachers came to PCHS . . . Janett Marie Funk Jeanette Lee Funk Heather Marie Gillespie Robert Leroy Godbey Nancy Lynn Goeken Larry Michael Gray Melvin Jack Gray Beverly JoAnne Goodin We joined AFS program . . . Maxine Ann Green Frances Evelyn Gregory Gary Lee Grimmer Roland Gustav Hagmar. Clifford Leroy Grogan Elizabeth Frances Hall Michael Allen Hall Karen Ann Gustafson Goran, our first foreign exchange Donna Marie Happach David Howard Hardin Pamela Kay Harkless Beverly Ann Harris student, came from Sweden . Tina Harris Grant Richard Hartsock Daryl Wayne Homecker High school bond issue passed . . . Karen Sue Hodshire Carol Fay Hoerr Jerry Lee Hoven Charmain Jeanne Hutchason Cheryl Anne Hutchason Daryl Philip Jackson Joyce Ann Jeffries Karen Kay Johnson Gary Paul Hyatt Junior college planning began . . Ralph Leonard Johnson Carol Ann Jones Mary' Lou Jones Sherry Diane Jones Kathleen Grace Jost We Patricia Frances Keefer Richard Louis Kehoe William Scott Kellogg Patricia Louise Kennemer elected Rosie S. C. Prexy and Connie Ann Ketcham Khurshid Khaliq Robert Edward Kirkpatrick Don Russell Klein James Winfred Kriegsman Dolly Jean Kunz Thomas Benjamin Lampitt Wally, Caire, and Ron to Big 4.. . Louis Henry Klockcnga David Clark Knoll Valerie Landi Vittori John Robert Lauck Ellen Rose Lawson Phyllis Jean Lewis Cheryl Ann Liming Valerie Joyce Lipscomb Katherine Lorene Littlepage Mary Margaret Lind Claire was Snow Queen . . . Janey Beth Livengood Helen Irene Loeffelmann Donna Jo Lindsey Sharon Kay Loeffelmann Rosemary Anna Lohnes James Bernard Lucera Cain Rosemary Lumley Rosa Lynn Maddalozzo Charles James Maize and Holman became our first Elizabeth Ann Margonis Eloise Faye Marshall Glenn Leon Mason Dennis Jon Massa administrative assistants . . . Vicki May McCoy Jerry Lee McDonald Daniel Francis McLaughlin Cheryl Jean Monn Sylvia Ann Monti Carol Ann Mowder Bob Nancy Suzanne Myers Roger Lee Nall F. was Prom King . . . Beatrice Earline Nash Oliver Eugene Nash Constance Sue Munson Donald Joseph Mucciante Richard Michael Peters Phyllis Ella Petty sixteen of our junior class . . Susan Gail Plaster Leroy Fred Poepscl Michael Clarence Rettke Douglas Deane Reynolds Judith Evon Reed Linda Ruth Reed Dennis Joel Rhoades Claire won district S.C. office . . . Nelda Sue Reed Philip Ernest Reichert Michael Gerald Righi Walter Paul Rivord Cheryl Luetta Robinson Larry Martin Rowden Gloria Jean Rushford Jo Ann Louise Rohifing e added a second boys’ dean . .. Carol Virginia Rutledge Carol Lee Saal David Albertsen Sanborn Jerome Angelo Sangalli Susan Diane Sarver William James Scheffler Terry Lynn Schuler Myrna Lee Sea Coach Wells’ swimming team Robert Bruce Slack Marion Howard Shipman Alfred James Shults Lois Jean Smallwood expanded our athletic department. . . Phyllis June Sisk Patricia Ann Sisler Janies Robert Swendsen Barbara Lynn Thompson Theodore Harold Timke Richard Lee Swords We hit a record enrollment. . . Thomas Lee Tonkin Bonnie Lynn Tosi Margaret Laurene Taylor Mary Linda Towles Daniel Janies Townsend Sherry Lee Vanderheyden Judith Ann Vice Sharon Elaine Trobaugh then took our last finals at Patricia Ann Waddelow Jerry Lee Wagonmaker Pekin High on May 25 and Linda Sue Walters Sandra Kaye Weakley Mark Philip Weber Paul Alan Weinstein Gary Kiffin Welch 28... Melba Sue Wells Ann Uarel Wooding Paula Sue Woodrow JoAnn Jean Lane Weyhrich Diane Kay Wieburg Harold Eugene Woolard Baccalaureate was June Sandra Jean Zank And we graduated June 4, ’62! 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UNLAND Where Parking is a Pleasure Congratulations To the 1962 Graduating Class of Pekin Community High School BRADLEY UNIVERSITY Peoria, Illinois 206 SENIOR INDEX Abbott, Claire Elizabeth ... 16, 20, 21, 35, 40, 41, 70, 77, 149 Absher, Connie Jean . . . 69, 149 Adcock, Lyle Dean ... 149 Aeschlimann, Michael Willis ... 89, 149 Albritton, Jerry Lynne . . . 149, 212 Alder, Betty Ann . . . 69, 149 Allard, Dale Lee . . . 35, 72, 149 Allbritton, Beverly Lynn . . . 149 Allen, Bonnie Kay ... 150 Alton, John Thomas . . . 88, 150 Anderson, Buhs Randle ... 11, 12, 70, 150 Andrews, Molly Eileen . . . 69, 150 Aque, Judith Eillen . . . 73, 150 Arnett, Patrick Henry . . . 95, 150 Arrowsmith, Richard Vergne . . . 150 Ashbum, Robert Taylor ... 150 Ashby, Ruth Clara . . . 78, 150 Avery, Marlene Eunice . . . 78, 151 Babcock, Jean . . . 35, 71, 72, 74, 78, 151, 212 Bachman, Edith Elaine . . . 151 Backes, Karon Sue . . . 151 Bagley, Ricky Dean . . . 26, 83, 151 Bailey, Pearlene . . . 69, 151 Ball, Karen Sue . . . 21, 40, 41, 70, 151 Barker, Rita Sue . . . 35, 72, 151 Barr, Patricia Ann . . . 69, 151 Bateman, Lloyd Edward . . . 70, 152 Bauman, Sharon Lea . . . 69, 152 Bays, Carol Sue ... 152 Baysinger, David Alan ... 11, 12, 35, 67, 77, 152 Beavers, Sidney Burl . . . 78, 152 Becker, Randal Louis . . . 26, 33, 152, 212 Berardi, Karen Kay . . . 23, 80. 152 Berg, Carol Edith . . . 35, 152 Berg, Stephen Raymond . . . 31, 34, 67, 77, 152 Berry, Barbara Lynn ... 153 Betzelberger, Janis Lynn . . . 69, 153 Birkenmayer, David James . . . 42, 44, 60, 153 Bishop, Carolyn Jean . . . 153 Blumb, Jacquelyn Jean ... 153 Bodine, Theresa Ann ... 78 Bogart, Ruth Johanna . . . 66, 81 Boothe, Gary Gene . . .• 88, 153 Bosserman, Carole Louise . . . 11, 70, 153 Brandt, Judy Marie ... 153 Breaden, Janet Sue . . . 66, 153 Brecher, Terril Scott . . . 62, 83, 95, 154 Brock, Barbara Lynne . . . 21, 34, 53, 76, 154 Browdy, Donna Laveme . . . 154 Browning, Beverly Jean . . . 69, 154 Buchanan, Janet Kay . . . 69, 154 Buchanan, Jo Ellen . . . 69, 154 Buchanan, Marianne . . . 69, 154 Bush, Bobbie Jo . . . 26, 66, 154 Butler, Judy Naomi . . . 69, 154 Callahan, Kay Ann ... 21, 35, 40, 41, 70, 77, 155 Calvetti, Tera Lee . . . 40, 41, 70, 155 Caraway, Patsy Edwina ... 72, 155 Clark, Marcia Jane . . . 69, 155 Clayton, Linda Lou . . . 155 Conaghan, Denise Mary . . . 72, 155 Conway, Karen Ann . . . 26, 35, 66, 155 Conway, Mary Helen ... 155 Comaghie, Charles Leighton . . . 19, 155 Cox, Cheryl Anne . . . 66, 156 Cox, Sarah Ann ... 34, 72, 74, 156 207 Crafton, Sandra Kay ... 11, 12, 30, 35, 67, 72, 77, 156 Creighton, Merna Lynne . . . 26, 70, 156 Custer, Janet Lou . . . 69, 81, 156 Cutler, Don Edward . . . 156 Davis, Sharon Lynn . . . 26, 72, 74, 78, 156 Deakin, Terry Lee . . . 156 DeGolyer, Barbara Jean . . . 75, 78, 156 DeLand, Dawn Iris . . . 69, 157 Deppert, Terry Dale . . . 35, 48, 77, 83, 157 Dillow, Jo Ellen ... 72, 157 Dively, Vemie Ray . . . 26, 42, 44, 157 Dixon, Marvin Thomas . . . 72, 157 Dobbs, Judith Ann . . . 69, 157 Draper, Elizabeth . . . 157 Dunlap, Gretchen Louise . . . 26, 35, 76, 77, 157 Dunn, Jean Elaine . . . 76, 157 DuPage, Daniel Lee . . . 158 Durham, Richard Eugene ... 75 Dvkstra, Sharon Eileen . . . 17, 26, 31, 35, 71, 72, 74, 77, 78, 158 Ederer, Jean Mary ... 158 Edwards, Willis Ray ... 88 Eggena, Georgia Kay . . . 11, 158 Ehmke, Dale William . . . 89, 158 Ehrlicher, Carolyn Sue . . . 26, 34, 71, 74, 77, 78, 158, 212 Eitenmiller, Gail Lynn . . . 69, 158 Eitenmiller, John William . . . 87, 158 Eitenmiller, Ronald Ray . . . 87, 158 Eldert, Bonnie Lavonda ... 159 Evans, David Paul . . . 25, 30, 35, 77, 159 Evans, Leonard Dean ... 159 Fabry, Mary Ellen . . . 72, 159 Falkingham, Maiy Jeannette . . . 26, 68, 72, 159 Faux, David Robeit . . . 54, 86 Fister, Gany Lee . . . 26, 159 Fitzanko, Tywla Rebecca . . . 70, 159 Franks, Robert Irving . . . 70, 77, 159 Fiazier, Sam ... 159 Freeman, William Thomas . . . 160 Friederich, Ronald Lee ... 16, 30, 34, 67, 77, 160 Fuelberth, Donna Maria ... 160 Funk, Janett Marie . . . 69, 160 Funk, Jeanette Lee . . . 69, 160 Gainer, Julie Ann 29, 34, 70, 160 Gaiser, Carl Louis . . . 42, 45, 48, 49, 52, 79, 212 Garber, Judith Alma . . . 69, 160 Gay, John William . . . 88, 160 Gelling, Ray Gene ... 87 Gillespie, Heather Marie . . . 35, 72, 160 Godbey, Robert LeRoy . . . 88, 161 Goeken, Nancy Lynn . . . 71, 161 Goodin, Beverly Joanne . . . 77, 161 Goodrich, Diane Ruth . . . 70, 161 Graffis, Carol Jean . . . 73, 78, 161 Gray, Larry Michel . . . 72, 161 Gray, Melvin Jack ... 161 Gieen, Maxine Ann . . . 72, 161 Gregory, Frances Evelyn . . . 69, 161 Grimmer, Gary Lee . . . 46, 88, 162 Grogan, Clifford LeRoy . . . 162 Gustafson, Kaien Ann . . . 35, 69, 162 Hackney, Fred Joel . . . 162 Hagman, Roland Gustav . . . 87, 162 Hall, Elizabeth Frances . . . 162 Hall, Michael Allen ... 35, 48, 63, 79, 162 Happach, Donna Marie . . . 74, 78, 162, 212 Hardin, David Howard . ■. . 62, 88. 162 Hardt, Sandra Loretta . . . 26, 72, 163 Harkless, Pamela Kay . . . 163 Harris, Beverly Ann . . . 163 208 Harris, Tina . . . 70, 163 Hartsock, Grant Richard . . . 163 Hayes, Alfred LeRoy ... 89 Hayes, Michael Duane . . . 12, 76, 163 Herchenroder, Linda Lee . . . 163 Herchenroder, Michael Jon . . . 26, 29, 72, 163 Heuhach, Tessie Hope . . . 34, 71, 72. 163, 212 Hill, Everett Duane . . . 164 Hillman, Billy Dean . . . 164 Himmel, Phillip Dean . . . 164 Hinthom, Albert Franklin . . . 54, 55, 86 Hodshire, Karen Sue . . . 25, 164 Hoerr, Carol Fay . . . 69, 164 Hoerr, Jo Ann . . . 75, 164 Hootinan, Gary Lee . . . 35, 74, 164 Hornecker, Daryl Wayne . . . 11, 12, 63, 70, 164 Hoven, Jerry Lee . . . 80, 164 Hutchason, Charmain Jeanne . . . 165 Hutchason, Cheryl Anne . . . 165 Hyatt, Gary Paul . . . 87, 165 Ivey, Tommy Gene ... 165 Jackson, Daryl Philip . . . 78, 165 Jarnagan, William Francis ... 88 Jeffries, Joyce Ann ... 11, 165 Jennings, Gary Harold ... 85 Johnson, Karen Kay . . . 80, 165 Johnson, Ralph Leonard . . . 165 Jones, Carol Ann . . . 28, 165 Jones, Mary Lou . . . 166 Jones, Sherry Diane . . . 69, 166 Jost, Kathleen Grace . . . 26, 66, 77, 166 Keefer, Patricia Frances ... 166 Kehoe, Richard Louis . . . 35, 46, 47, 74, 166 Kellogg, William Scott . . . 63, 166 Kennemer, Patricia Louise . . . 35, 72, 77, 166 Ketcham, Connie Ann . . . 26, 69, 166 Khaliq, Khurshid . . . 17, 77, 166 Kirgan, Richard Lee . . . 42, 45, 58, 59, 85, 167 Kirkpatrick, Robert Edward . . . 167 Klein, Don Russell . . . 167 Klockenga, Louis Henry . . . 35, 74, 167 Knoll, David Clark . . . 167 Kriegsman, James Winfred ... 11, 12, 25, 167 Kunz, Dolly Jean . . . 26, 66. 167 Lampitt, Thomas Benjamin . . . 63, 167 LandiVittori, Valerie . . . 167 Lannert, Carol Jo . . . 26, 28, 34, 168 LaRosh, Bruce Edward . . . 87, 168 LaSell, John Jay . . . 84, 1 68 Lauck, John Robert ... 168 Lawson, Ellen Rose . . . 168 Layne, Bonita ... 168 Lemons, Harold Wayne . . . 168 I.eRoi, Joy Lynn . . . 69, 168 Lewis, Judith Ann . . . 69, 168 Lewis, Phyllis Jean . . . 169 Liming, Cheryl Ann . . . 26, 28, 77, 169 Lind, Mary Margaret . . . 72, 169 Lindahl, Bonnie Jean ... 72 Lindsey, Donna Jo . . . 74, 169 Lindsey, Euell David ... 169 Lipscomb, Valerie Joyce . . . 169 Littlepage, Catherine Lorene . . . 80, 169 Livengood, Janey Beth . . . 169 Loeffelmann, Helen Irene . . . 169 Loeffelmann, Sharon Kay . . . 35, 170 Lohnes, Rosemary Anna . . . 26, 170 Lucera, James Bernard . . . 78, 170 Lumley, Rosemary . . . 170 Maas, Larry Dean . . . 29, 87, 170 Maddalozzo, Rosa Lynn ... 16, 21, 34, 72, 77, 148, 170 Maize, Charles James ... 170 209 Margonis, Elizabeth Ann . . . 70, 170 Marshall, Eloise Faye . . . 21, 71, 170 Martin, Marjorie Sue . . . 171 Mason, Glenn Leon . . . 84, 171 Massa, Dennis Jon ... 29, 34, 77, 171 McBride, Jeanette Silkowski . . . 71, 171 McCarthy, Laren Leo . . . 35, 171 McCloud, Alice Elaine . . . 71, 171 McCoy, Vicki May . . . 71, 171, 212 McDonald, Jerry Lee . . . 88, 171 McLaughlin, Daniel Francis . . . 89, 171 McMains, Cheryl Erlene ... 11, 12, 26, 34, 71, 77, 172 McNally, Daniel Robert ... 172 McWherter, Cheryl Lynne ... 11, 12, 21, 26, 29, 34, 71, 72, 77, 172 Michel, Charlene Mae . . . 80, 172 Miller, Alice JoAnn ... 72, 172 Miller, Evelyn Irene . . . 26, 172 Miller, Judith Ann . . . 68, 172 Miller, Judith Ann . . . 72, 172 Mitchell, Larry Ralph . . . 85, 172 Monn, Cheryl Jean . . . 173 Monti, Sylvia Ann . . . 26, 28, 33, 35, 173 Mowder, Carol Ann ... 173 Mucciante, Donald Joseph . . . 42, 45, 85, 173 Munson, Constance Sue . . . 26, 68, 173 Myers, Nancy Suzanne ... 173 Nall, Roger Lee . . . 25, 173 Nash, Beatrice Earline . . . 73, 173 Nash, Oliver Eugene ... 173 Natterstad, Lynda Sue . . . 68, 174 Neely, Sandra Rose . . . 174 Newby, Donna Louise ... 174 Nichols, Steven Foerster . . . 78, 95, 174, 212 Nolder, Robert Dean . . . 70, 174 Noreuil, Larry Lee ... 174 Null, Sharon Kay . . . 68, 174 Oliver, Ralph Leon . . . 174 Orrick, Lloyd Allen . . . 42, 44, 45, 85, 174 Palishen, Frank Edward John . . • 26, 175 Peters, Richard Michael . . . 34, 72, 77, 175, 212 Petty, Phyllis Ella ... 175 Phipps, Marvin Lee ... 88 Plaster, Susan Gail . . . 71, 175 Poepsel, LeRoy Fred . . . 85, 175 Pollock, Lewis Duane . . . 175 Pollock, Susan Kay . . . 25, 26, 28, 35, 148, 175 Price, William Cowser . . . 84, 175 Ramsell, Sue Ellen Moody . . . 175 Ramsey, Shelia Ann . . . 68, 176 Reed, Judith Evon . . . 26, 74, 176 Reed, Linda Ruth . . . 68, 176 Reed, Nelda Sue . . . 26, 78, 176 Reichert, Philip Ernest ... 11, 12, 176 Rettke, Michael Clarence . . . 88, 95, 176 Reynolds, Douglas Dean . . . 34, 53, 66, 82, 176 Rhoades, Dennis Joel . . . ,88, 176, 212 Righi, Michael Gerald . . . 88, 176 Rivord, Walter Paul . . . 60, 84, 177 Robinson, Cheryl Luetta . . . 26, 35, 68, 177 Rohlfing, JoAnn Louise . . . 68, 177 Roth, Edwin Lee . . . 25, 58, 59, 177 Rowan, Sara Ann . . . 28, 177 Rowden, Larry Martin . . . 87, 177 Rushford, Gloria Jean . . . 35, 68, 177 Rutledge, Carol Virginia ... 177 Saal, Carol Lee . . . 66, 177 Sanborn, David Albertsen . . . 84, 178 Sangalli, Jerome Angelo . . . 178 Sarver, Susan Diane ... 12, 17, 28, 35, 178 210 Scheffler, William James . . . 178 Schrock, Sherry Lynn ... 69, 178 Schiller, Terry Lynn . . . 178 Sea, Myma Lee . . . 68, 178 Seitz, Janetta Kay . . . 66, 178 Shanahan, Patricia Louise . . . 72, 178 Shaw, Barbara Alice . . . 26, 35, 74, 179 Shipman, Marion Howard . . . 85, 179 Shults, Alfred James ... 88, 179 Sisk, Phyllis June ... 179 Sisler, Patricia Ann . . . 68, 179 Skamikat, Susan Kay . . . 26, 28, 35, 72, 77, 179 Slack, Robert Bmce . . . 84, 179 Smallwood, Lois Jean . . . 68, 179 Smith, Glenda Helene . . . 35, 72, 179 Smith, Roberta Leone . . . 72, .180 Smith, Donald Ray ... 84 Sommer, William Clarence . . . 25, 28, 180 Spencer, Mary Etta ... 68, 180 Spencer, Nancy Jean . . . 75, 180 Springman, Robert Dale ... 180 Staton, Janet Ruth . . . 72, 180 Stecker, Billie Sue . . . 68, 180 Stewart, Barbara Elaine . . . 72, 180 Svendsen, Margaret Ann . . . 20, 28, 37, 148, 180 Sweitzer, Judy Ann . . . 80, 181 Swendsen, James Robert . . . 26, 30, 67, 77, 82, 148, 181 Swords, Richard Lee . . . 181 Taylor, Margaret Laurene . . . 35, 72, 74, 181 Thomas, Linda Lee . . . 35, 68, 181 Thompson, Barbara Lynn . . . 181 Timke, Theodore Harold . . . 87, 181 Tonkin, Thomas Lee . . . 181 Tosi, Bonnie Lynn . . . 72, 181 Towles, Mary Linda . . . 182 Townsend, Daniel James ... 88. 182 Trobaugh, Sharon Elaine . . . 172 Underwood, Sally JoAnne ... 68, 182 Van Auken, Marlene Louise ... 26, 182 Vanderheyden, Sherry Lee . . . 26, 35, 68, 182 Vice, Judith Ann . . . 68, 182 Vineyard, Gail Darlene ... 78, 182 Vogt, Elizabeth Ann . . . 68, 182 Von Boeckman, Bonnie Jane ... 21, 26, 40, 41, 72, 183 Waddelow, Patricia Ann . . . 183, 212 Wagonmaker, Jerry Lee ... 183 Walters, Linda Sue ... 11, 12, 26, 71, 183 Weakley, Sandra Kaye . . . 26, 183 Webber, Mark Philip . . . 85, 183 Weinstein, Paul Alan ... 30, 31, 183 Welch, Gary Kiffin ... 35, 46, 47, 183 Wells, Melba Sue . . . 183 Wertz, Harold Bertram ... 72 West, Gary Ronald.. . . 88, 184 Weyhrich, Jo Ann Jean Lane ... 184 Wieberg, Diane Kay . . . 73, 174 Williams, Gene Cameron . . . 48, 49, 52 79, 95 Williams, John Dwight . . . 184 Willsey, Leda Kay ... 12 Winkler, Walter Frank ... 16, 30, 34, 53, 67, 76, 77, 82, 184 Wooding, Ann Varel . . . 72, 184 Woodrow, Paula Sue . . . 73, 184 Woolard, Harold Eugene . . . 88, 184 Yentes, Donna Sue . . . 21, 35, 71, 77, 148, 184 York, Linda Anne . . . 35, 74, 185 Zank, Sandra Jean ... 71, 72, 185 Ziebold, Roberta Jean . . . 26, 72, 185 Ziegenbein, James LeRoy . . . 42, 86 Zimmerman, Joe David . . . 88, 185 Zuckweiler, John Clifton . . . 88. 185 211 1962 PEKINIAN STAFF Row I: P. Waddclow, V. McCoy, C. Ehrlichcr, J. Babcock, J. Albritton, S. Nichols, L. Calvetti. Row 2: R. Peters, D. Friedrich, D. Happach, R. Becker, C. Gaiser, S. Goetze, T. Heubach, D. Rhoades. Not Pictured: S. Crafton, N. Goeken, D. Jansen, R. Krannich, C. McMains, S. Mefford, C. Meyer, E. Schimmelpfennig. Dear Readers, Having arrived at the last page of the 1962 Pekinian, we breathe one huge sigh of relief and finally have time to think of all who have been of assistance throughout the year. First of all, our deepest gratitude must he expressed to Mr. John Shaw who has so faithfully and often served us in his capacity as representative of the Taylor Publishing Company. We have found the administration and faculty most cooperative in supplying assistance and information when we needed them. No yearbook could ever be composed without pictures. Thus, Mr. Bottomley, Jim Deverman, and the others associated with the B and M Studio proved invaluable to us. 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