Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 312 of the 1977 volume:

CONTENTS 1 ___SPJHJT Clubs. . . Events . . . Sports . . . 2 ...SChDDL Seniors . . . Juniors . . . Sophomores . . . Freshmen . . . 3 ...mrciuNiTv Academics . . . Vocations . . . Advertising . . . 1977 Pekinian Pekin Community High School Pekin, Illinois 61554 East Campus PEKINIAN □LiR GROKIJNG PJCT Spirit, school, and community compose three areas of scholastic growth and development. 1 977, a year of changes and growth, will always hold an important position in our hearts and memories. For some, 77 saw the end of high school and for others the first of four years of growth. This PEKINIAN, Pekin’s 68th yearbook, contains the growth and changes, good and bad, shared and remembered by the class of ’77. 2 PEKINIAN PEKINIAN PEKINIAN PEKINIAN In School • • • 8 PEKINIAN PEKINIAN In the Community 12 PEKINIAN PEKINIAN 15 Pekin sports and activities keep the spirit growing and Pekin’s spirit keeps the teams going. “We’re always game,” part of our school song, starts the cheering at many of the games. Our cheerleaders and band help maintain growing spirit whether winning or losing. Last and hardly least are we, the students, who back up our teams all the way and keep the spirit growing. 18 SPIRIT SPIRIT 19 Two student council m mb rt introduce the Homocoming them ot the front of the Homocoming porodo. Fly with the Dragon Spirits were high as new student council Homecoming activities were chosen. It was a great chance for students to show their school spirit, to get involved in Homecoming activities, and to have a lot of fun. The activities lasted one week instead of the traditional three days. Marching bond perform at holft.me the n,ght of ,h Homecoming gome. 20 SPIRIT Suton E.� nm«ll f, junior, run oround the end in o victory over the Sophomore . Tuesday, the student council activities started with girls powder puff football and a tug-of-war between classes. Wednesday, the Sophomores were victorious over the Freshmen, and the Juniors defeated the Seniors. In the tug-of-war the Sophomores won over the Freshmen, and the Juniors beat the Seniors. The final results of the competition found the Sophomore class tops in tug-of-war and the Juniors best in powder puff football. Scott Altmon feels the agony of defeat 01 the Seniors fell to the Sophomores. Skip Penning leods the Sophomore doss with a look of determination in the tug-of wor competition SPIRIT 21 On Thursday, the girls wore I hate guys buttons, while the guys tried to take them. At the end of the day, Dave Gorsage, the guy with the most buttons, won the title of Mr. Irresistible. Football players had pictures taken of their legs for the sexy leg contest. Tim Wolf was the winner of that contest. Thursday night, the skits were put on by all four classes and cheerleaders and also the bonfire was held. The Freshman skit was based on the Olympics; Sophomores had an old-fashioned villain-hero; Juniors won the competition by presenting The Night Before Homecoming ; Seniors' version was of MARY HARTMAN, MARY HARTMAN: JOE VENTURI, JOE VENTURI; the cheerleaders mimicked several football players. During the skits. Bob Friedrich, Dave Gorsage, and Jim Innis, competed for the Mr. Cool award. To get that award, each of the guys had to sit on a bucket of ice, and the last one to get up was considered the winner. The Bonfire was held at the foot of the East Campus hill, following the skits. Joellen Niemon tolls a slightly adapted version of “The Night Before Chnstmos for the winning Junior skit. 22 SPIRIT The feet of the vorsity teom (olso contestonts of the sexy legs contest) prepare to meet the Red Raiders Homecoming night. Students watch the traditional bonfire burn on Thursday night. Lisa Rhoades and two other freshmen help on the freshmen float for Homecoming night. SPIRIT 23 Greg Meismger and Sue Pryde prepare to march? Channel 19 films the Homecoming game. 76 Homecoming Court — (left to right) Cindy Cunmnghom, Ken Tarpley, Diane Wheeler, Don Brewmgton, Lisa Schimmelpfenn.ng (last year s queen), Dan Allen, Dove Gor sage, Dione Williams, Bob Friedrich, and Kathy Knebel. Seated ore Brenda Beal ( 76 Homecoming queen) and her escort, Jim Inms. 24 SPIRIT Mr Beal proudly euorts his daughter. Brenda, 76 Homecoming queen, around the field of halftime Friday evening. Friday there was Red and White day, voting for Homecoming queen, parade at 7:00 PM, and the Homecoming game against the East Peoria Red Raiders. East Peoria slipped by Pekin in overtime, 7 to 6. The Homecoming queen, Brenda Beal, and her court of Diane Wheeler, Diane Williams, Kathy Knebel, and Cindy Cunningham were recognized at halftime. Saturday night, the dance with Tamarov topped off the year's Homecoming events. SPIRIT 25 Varsity football 1st row Dave Osborn, Don Heisel, Randy Colson, Tony Filarski, Kevin Romsey, Mark Chambers, Don Allen, Mike Mcleod, Bob Sonsale, Chuck Schuck, Mike Benney, Bill Thomas, Bill Greene (Mgr ). 2nd row: Eric Riley (Mgr ), Mike Murphy (Mgr ), Dale Hicks. John Diller, Bob Raker, Brian Hexamer, Darren Bolt, Dirk Debore, Kevin Groffis, Bob Boily, Clint Lemmons, Mike Reno, Doug Vedas, Scot Doxstader, Dale Montgomery, Coach Don Smith, Coach Joe Venturi. 3rd row; Denny Delohunt, Coach Jock Stoudt, Galen Russell, Ken Tarpley, Tim Wolf, Jim Oberle, Roger Tometich, Don Brewmgton, Kevin VanDusen, Doug Heword, Bob Friedrich, Dave Gorsage. Jim Inn is, Mork SchreHler, Jimmy Doc Lee After fumbling the first few games of the season, the Chinks closed the season with three wins and six losses. Each of Pekin’s wins revealed a large margin in scoring; Limestone 1 2-7, Woodruff 26-0, and Richwoods 35-6. The Chinks scored a total of 1 30 points as compared to a 135 point average of the other Mid-State Nine teams. Seventy-eight of the 1 30 points were scored during the last three games. The improvement was accredited to a young backfield whose experience and team effort increased toward the end of the season. 26 FOOTBALL Don Allen ( 20) struggle for o first down os Scot Doxtoder ( 54) ond ( 67). Denny Delohunt, look on FOOTBALL 27 B il Thomas ( 31), looks for on opening, a ter a hand off by Kevin VanDusen. Rill Thomas out-money vers his Galesburg opponent neor the Silver Streak goal line. Surrounded by Bergan players, Mike Martin pauses to find on out. 28 FOOTBALL Girls’ Track row 1 Robin Cook, Sherry Seiss, Sue Lafond, Jeanme Griener, Delores Sabala, Chris Uphoff, Jon Dunn, Jelo Vogel, Jon Beal, Dione Williams, Chris Awmg. row 2: Sue Stumpf, Tomi Wurmnest, Polly Hartnett, Mary Preston, Robyn Marsh, Karen Lanhardt, Lucy Hessling, Borb Brecher, Beth Renfro, Cindy Cunningham, Doreen Basso, Diane Goo dale, Cherie Bailey. Sue Lafond and Barb Brecher pass a Richwoods runner. The Pekin High girls’ track team entered into their second season of existence and conquered over two-thirds of their previous records. Under the guidance of Coach Karen Judge and Assistant Coach Debby Samis, the squad ran to a sixth-place finish in Mid-State Nine Conference and sixth at the Conference Tourney. At the district meet, Pekin qualified Sue Stumpf in the quarter-mile event. With only four seniors leaving this year, next year promises to be a further step towards a conference title for Pekin. Diane Goodale strains as she hurls the discus in o track meet hosted by Pekin. 30 SPIRIT Girls’ Field Hockey For those who are unfamiliar, field hockey is an 11-player sport where the object of the game is to put the ball in the opponents' goal, with the flat side of the stick. The field measures 60x100 yards and is similar in many respects to ice hockey. The game consists of two 30-minute halves, and an experimental rule this year allows teams to substitute during a break-in and the action. The field hockey team this year only had three seniors to help out Schreiner's 14-girl roster. “We have a real young squad that needs to get some game experience,” says Lynn Schreiner, entering her second season at the PCHS helm. “Only one of the girls has played for two years. Only five have played field hockey before. “It’s a new experience for all of the girls. The team ended up with a 2-7 record. Ttoffl M«mb«rt include — front row (left to right) Jody Stnckfoden, Dione Williams, Jill Stecken. middle row (left to right) Jon. Heltzell (manager), Gaylene Boerger. Mary Preston. Imdo Westemeyer, Lon Heffren, Chris Oenmng, Cindy Benjamin (manager), back row (left to right) Karen Judge (coach), Amy Bieler, Karen Mattheessen, Lucy Hess-ling, Greta Schappough, Debbie Monge, Sue Stumpf. Lynn Schreiner (coach). 31 Varsity basketball season goes 1 6 and 1 1 32 BASKETBALL The Chinks Varsity Basketball team waited a long time into their season before “getting it together. Struggling with a 4 win-8 loss record early, the Chinks finished strong and concluded the season with 1 6 wins and 1 1 losses. The ever-improving squad continued to gather momentum right up to their final quarter of play, as they led eventual state champion Peoria Central going into that quarter, only to finally lose the game 50-40. Other highlights of this fantastic comeback season would have to include wins over Peoria Richwoods and East Peoria during the second round of Mid-State Nine play, and the regional championship over Heart of Illinois Conference champion, Morton. The Chinks finished in third place in the Mid-State Nine league. The team really did “fire up at the right time and once again proves the merit of that old axiom, better late than never, as they and their fans enjoyed the truly exciting mania known as March Madness. Varsity Basketball Team — (first row, left to right) Kurt Hutchison, Tom Davis, joe Matheny, Joe Stoner, Ston Matheny, Brent Roberts, Craig Koppelman. (second row, left to right) Jimmy Doc Lee, trainer; Hal Smith, Freshman cooch; Coach Marshal Stoner; Scott Pickens, JV coach; Fred Reader, Freshmon coach; Kent Ayers, Sophomore cooch. (third row, left to right) Jim Smith, manoger; Gary Lorimore, Rick Fryman, Scott Altmon, Doyle Rowell, Joel Tilstra, Ron Johnson, Jim Mossa, coptoin,- Mike Oltmon, manager; Bob Somms. manager. Coach Stoner wotche intently for the quod to carry out hi instruction . 33 BASKETBALL Junior Gory Lorimore goes up against a Limestone Rocket. Joel Tilstra eyes the basket between two Central Lions. 34 BASKETBALL Jim Massa looks to pass to Scott Altman at o sectional gome. Jim Moss a and Joel Tilstro watch Gary Lanmore put one in. Koth, Knebel and Jill Stoner (varsity cheerleaders) shore the pain of Senior Shelly Ryan cheers Pekin to victory. Pekin s loss to Central. BASKETBALL 35 Sophomore season ends 1 1 and 5 c row, left to right) Larry Jost, manager, Darrell Groves, Alan Rush, Mike Mcginnrs, Mike Griffin, Brian Melchers, Bill Knebel. (second row, e to g t te e town, manager; Jeff Davis, Mark Koppelmon, Chuck Estes, Kurt Doren, Bob Hercreg, Kendall Downey, Cooch Kent Ayers. Coach Kent Ayers and his Sophomore basketball squad compiled a very impressive and promising season for the 1 976-77 school year. Scoring an average of 67.0 points per game, the explosive second year men held their opponents to 57.8 points per game. Finishing a lot better than their varsity counterparts, the Sophomore squad finished second in Mid-State Nine with an 1 1 win-5 loss record. The squad entered in invitational tournaments this year. In the East Moline Tourney the Eagles finished second; however, they won the Limestone Tourney for the second year in a row. The Sophomores were led in scoring and rebounding by Doyle Rowell, while Curt Hutchison led the team in recoveries and assists. 36 BASKETBALL Freshman basketball; 1 7 and 4 The Freshman basketball team, under coach Fred Reader, completed a very successful season with a record of 17-4. Their 12-4 record in the conference netted them second in the Mid State Nine at the Freshman level. Coach Reader attributed his fine season to “outstanding defensive play” and “a well balanced team.” Freshman Ba.k.ibaH Team - ( .. row. M rigM) Kevin D. On, . M Holt. Si... Rob Rodemoker. Sion Hudson. Don. Fotden. Troy Thomos (second row. left .o right) Cooch Fred Read.,. Tin, Mortm. Frank Sc,or.,no. Boon Sw.ntord. Steve Klueve,. Jeff Sion.,. Dove Bonnes,. Don . «o Parktr, Todd De Groot, Brod Bernard. Brad Bernier, Cooch Hal Smith. BASKETBALL 37 Varsity cheerleaders cheer to victory Vorstfy Cheerleaders —- (top to bottom) Cris Bivens, Deanna Schlottmon, Jill Stoner, Joy Cantrell, Vol Kegley, Dyonn Frazier, Cothy Knebel Give me a P, Give me an E, give me an I . . What’s it spell? P-E-K-l-N! School spirit, thrills, chills, victory and defeat are all emotions that the 76-77 cheerleaders dealt with. Fighting student apathy and striving for participation by everyone were cheerleaders Dyanne Frazier, Cathy Knebel, Jil Stoner, Joy Cantrell, Chris Bivens and Val Kegley. 38 SPIRIT Pom-pon adds spirit 1, 2, 3, 4 step-kick, step-kick . . . are the words you might hear as you walk through the East Campus foyer on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, during the PCHS pom pon practice. Under the guidance of Mrs. Karen Preis, the girls performed at the football and basketball games. The squad also introduced a new feature to their routines, gloves. The girls attended a pom pon camp at ISU last summer which gave them some new ideas for their routines. The new squad will attend a camp at ISU again to discover some newer and better ideas for the season coming. Pom Pon Squad — (loft lo right, first row) Denise Volode, Diane Eastabrook (second row) Brenda McDaniels, Dawn Byrd, Donna Cash, Joellen Neimon. (third row) Diane Wheeler, Rito Thomas, Linda Wheeler, Sara Thomas, Michelle Moehle. (fourth row) Susie Jones, Kim Glasgow (captain), Jodi Ward, Kelly Thomas, Judy Moorhouse, Dione William. SPIRIT 39 Varsity Wrestlers front row: G. Alton, Joson Ogle, Randy Root , Frank Squire, Dale Innis, Bill Thomas, Tim Wolfe, Don Allen, Dirk Deboer, Randy Woggoner. bock row: Manager Dole Hick , Coach Don Metz, Mike McLeod, Tim Emerson, Chuck Schuck, Mike Reno, Head cooch Jack Stoudt, Bob Sansale, Mark Hafliger, Roger Tometich, Dave Osborn, Cooch Don Smith. Pekin's wrestlers, under Coach Jack Stoudt, had another successful season with the overall total record for all levels at 53 wins and four defeats. Coach Dan Metz and the freshman wrestlers compiled a 1 5 and 0 record for the season and won the Rockford tournament. Winning awards this season were Kevin Halflinger with quickest pin; Dan Allen with most falls, most team points, and the Jim Custer Award. Mike McLeod won the Duane Antrim Award for the hardest working wrestler and Tim Emerson got the Rich McLead Award for comeback wrestler of the year. At the awards banquet Coach Stoudt commented, It was a difficult season as far as being a coach. We lost some fine prospects for various reasons. Those that stayed out did an excellent job. Coach Stoudt went on to say that he had a high opinion of his team and how grateful and proud he was of them. Coaching Junior Varsity and Sophomore wrestling was Coach Dan Smith. Both teams had winning seasons. Pictured with Varsity Head Cooch Jock Stoudt is Dan Alton, who placed fifth in the state wrestling tourney. SPIRIT J.V. and Wrestling Auxiliary tront row: R. Waggoner, Dale Innis, Dave Jennings, E. Mulvey, B. Schuck, Steve Stoudt, Mike Vedas. bock row: Jim Lynn, Mike Stemborn, Pot Thomas, Terry Tisdote, Steve Burke, Mark Reno. At top is Coach Dan Smith. row 1 Miss Korte, sponsor; Jane Harms, Linda Bottm, Jodi Schneider, Sue Dietrich, row 2: Jody Diegel, Jody Carson, Vicki Mohr, Kori Emerson, Dione Goodale, Rene Bianchi. not present: Lee Ann Baechler, Kassie Downey. Sue LaFond, Lynn Ogle. Colleen Rohn, Stephan.e Ridgeway, Debbie Taylor. SPIRIT 41 Wrestling Cheerleaders 1977 Wrestling Cheerleaders are (I to r) Kim Doud, Valerie Mayberry, top: Lynn Sevier, Chris Antonio, Teresa Roby, Valerie Moehle, Carrie Downey. 42 SPIRIT row 1 John Shea. Dove Worner, Mott Lutz, Dave Kemper, Jim Ruschmeyer. row 2 Randy Root , Chris Sigler. Bill Kells, Mike Vedos, Tom McCloud, Tom luft. row 3: Cooch Don Metz, John Sisler, Dove Anderson, Pot Thomas, John Chandler, Dave Riley, Cooch Don Smith row 1 Randy Roots, Jorry Slabaugh, Todd Dudra, Rich Ruder, Dave Kemper, row 2: Dave Jennings, Ed Mulvey, Tim Mayer, Bill Schuck, Randy Woggoner. Fred Huse, Mike Vedas, John Chandler row 3: Coach Don Metz, John Shea, Bob Rodofrd, Rick Lawson, Mark Reno, Pat Thomas, Mike Stemborn, Cooch Dan Smith. Fresh-soph and freshman teams SPIRIT 43 Intramural Basketball . . . first row: Bob Wolker, Charlie Brown, Jim Beamish, Dennis Dietrich second row: Steve Ford, Greg Botton. Mike Morsch, Jeff Norman. front: Hoi Smith, second row: Vern Eroh, Lorry Trockenmiller, Dan Metz, Rich Shemon-sky. third row: Don Smith, Joe Mockey, Fred Reader, Morvin Keswetter, Scott Pickens. Intramural basketball got off the ground again with a record 37 teams involved, consisting of twelve from West and twenty-five from East. After weeks of regular season play, the playoffs came too soon for many teams. When the dust cleared, C66 and The East Westchester North-Stars were left to play in the West Campus championship game, and Ring-the-Bell vs. Foul Play in the East Campus League. Foul Play (on East) and C66 (on West) emerged champions at the end of the season. - Hal Smith pots a mov on Greg Barton during the Eost Campus Intramurol Championship game. 44 SPIRIT and Volleyball first row■ Renee Peugeot, Marcia Taylor, Teresa Bennett, Craig Stimpert. 2nd row: Golen Russell, Oan Slabaugh, Jim Poge, Don Valente. Don Sombeck. What did you do on Thursday nights from November to February? For over 200 students and teachers, it was playing Intramural Volleyball. The teams were split into two divisions including the Red and White leagues. In the White league, Farrah Fawcett's Fan Club battled Ring-the-Bell and outlasted them for a first-place rating. In the Red league. Harmony prevailed over Da Krauts in the best of three games, for their first place title. 45 Greg Botton attempts to smosh over the hands of Jeff Koppelmon during competition while Dennis Dietrich and Dove Gorsoge prepare to jump in to help. Girl’s Varsity Basketball I St row, (left to right): Linda Westemyer, lor. Heffr.n, Diane Williams, Goylene Boerg,, 2nd row, (left to rrght): Karen Judge, Debbie Taylor, Brenda Hillman, Lucille Hessling, Gretto Schappaugh, Karen Matteessen, Lynn Schreiner. Girl’s varsity basketball made history this year. For the first time, Pekin girls went to super sectionals, and players Debbie Taylor and Brenda Hillman were named Mid-State Nine All-Stars. Although the girls had a losing season, these honors were a tribute to their effort and potential. Both varsity and junior varsity played in M-S 9 and other area games. The final varsity season tally was 5-10, but the record doesn't show the thrilling aspects, such as the loss to powerhouse Central by only four points. Four out of five starters returning is an encouraging fact for next year's season and Coach Karen Judge. Brenda Hillmon puts in two more points for Pekin. 46 SPIRIT Girls’ J.V. Basketball Linda Westemeyer sidesteps on opponent on on attempted basket. We achieved the goal that I had set for the season. That was to win five games or more ’ commented Karen Judge, first year coach of the girls basketball team. The peak of the 77 season was losing to Central by only four points in what could have been described as Pekin’s best game of the season with a 5-10 record. Looking ahead, Pekin will have four out of five returning starters for next season. 1st row, (left to right): Doro Burson, Jackie Zelinsky, Michell Prohosko, Diane Cleer, Jody Patterson, londa Parsons, Denise Lindsey. 2nd row, (left to right): Lynn Schreiner, Gay Dowlton, Debra Mallmson, Carol Moehring, Karen Lonhordt, Barb Calhoun, Shelly Heihs, Tina Sheppard. SPIRIT Pekin Hockey Junior Varsity Hockey — first row (left to right) ore: Kevin Swoik, Billy Schramm, Scott Asbell, Ken Elson, Skip Penning, and Carl Wolfer. second row (left to right) are: Buster Parr, Phil Elson, Bill Lewis, Dave Carr, Dan Slabaugh, Dave Milam, and Cooch Bruce Bennett. Pekin Chinks Hockey Club accepted their third straight win at the Central Illinois Valley Playoffs this year. The Chinks lost only once in 19 games this season. They didn’t allow a single goal in the playoffs as they shut out IVC 5- 0. All members play in the games which are usually on Tuesdays, and sometimes on Saturdays. The team is coached by Mr. Bruce Bennett; advisor is Mr. John McFeron. The club plays surrounding schools that have hockey teams as Manual, Central, Bloomington, Rich-woods, IVC and others. Practices are at 6:30 P.M., Monday thru Friday. One varsity victory was 6-2 over Bloomington. The team stunned I.V.C. with a 1 2 shutout, and sunk Peoria Bergan, 5-3. Pekin skaters guard the goal from opponents scoring. 48 HOCKEY Chinks’ Track Clearing the pole vault. Bob Sansole is caught by a Pekmion photographer. The Pekin Chinks’ track team this past year showed a lot of talent, and the future looks better than ever. Why should head coach Tom Innis be optimistic? Two good reasons are the two school records that were broken this year. “We're pleased with the way that the program is going ’ said Innis, ’’and that’s a credit to both seniors and underclassmen — We feel we have the potential for a fine program in a year or two. The two records that were broken were the 440 yard relay. The team of Wendall Blackaby, Mike Simpson, Brian Melchers, and John King set the new mark with a 45:0 marking. The other record broken was the 880 yard relay. Mike Simpson, Doug Vedas, Brian Melchers, and John King set the new mark at 1:33.2. The two mile relay team of Stu Umholtz, Tim Kramer, Greg Warner, and Doug Vedas finished second in Peoria district, and competed in the State track meet. The Cinder-men were 4-5 in the dual meets, and finished fifth in the conference meet, and finished sixth overall in the final conference standings. Mike Hoyle, Wendell Blackaby. ond Kevin VanDusen lump hurdles in a frock meet hosted by Pekin. row I Jock Evons, Jeff Baxter, Joe Weiss, Chuck Geirer, Eric Riley, Lee Juchems, Mike Simpson, Dove Flick, Keith Hoerr, Wendell Blockaby. Mork Nelson. Joy Degroot row 2: Dove Thornton, Boon Melchers, Ricky Preston, Dove Warner. Tim Kramer. Mork Melton, Mike Stem born, David Kline, John Sisler. Dave Peetom, Dove Anderson. Tom Jewell row 3 Craig Richords, Jim Oberle. Ken Torpley, Doug Vedas, Guy Warner, John King, Tim Zimmerman, Dorren Boldt, Mike Hoyle, Dave Benossi. John Bell, Elston Rosbury, Boon Slugo. Loren Rosbury. Jock Logue. Todd Degroot, Dwight Stubbs. Cooch Innis. not present: Stu Umholtx. SPIRIT 49 Tim Kromer l.mbers up before o trock meet Dove Worner � tr.de� oheod of h.� Richwood opponent during the 2-m.le run. 50 TRACK B Chink Cross Country Team Cross Country Squod — front row, (loft to right) ore: Dove Frazell, Jock Evans, Stu Umholtz, Tim Zimmermon, Mike Hoyle, bock row, (left to right) are: Tim Kramer, Loren Ratbury, Lee Juchems, Ron Aneloski, Craig Richards. Cross country finished 2-6 in dual competition and seventh in the Midstate Nine Conference. The sprinters ended its 1976 year finishing ninth in the Springfield Class AA District Meet. Major letter awards were given to Mike Hoyle, Tim Kramer, Craig Richards and Tim Zimmerman. Loren Rasbury, Jack Evans and Stu Umholtz were awarded minor letters. The cross country team honored its members at the Annual Awards Banquet at the East Campus cafeteria Monday November 25, 1976. Cross country coach is Mr. John McFeron. SPIRIT Girl’s tennis 5 and 3 in conference Girls Tennis — (bock row. left to right) Lori Sornes, Mary Innis. Morcio McDonald, Tino Sheppard, Den.se lindsey. Dione Goodale. Jeon Keller, loDonna Hurley, coach, (front row, left to right) Chris VonNote, Brendo Hillman, Debbie Taylor, Machel Funchner, Lisa Lindsey, Kathy Long. The PCHS girls tennis team started this year's sea-on with high expectations for the conference title but lose dreams had to be postponed until the giants of the tennis world, Bergan and Richwoods, retire their top-nr rch contenders. The netters finished their season at 7 4 overall, and 5-3 in the conference for a fourth place fir.sh. The highlight of the year came to Brend'. Hillman and Jean Keller who were seeded first in district doubles. Pekin brought home a third place finish, and high aspirations for the coming year! 52 SPIRIT Golf fourth in district Tim Martin putt on the proctice green before o golf match Pekin Linksmen finished 2nd in the Mid-State Nine Tournament this year, following Peoria Richwoods. The Chinks competed in the Springfield, Decatur, Galesburg, and Champaign invitational as well as the inter-conference matches. The linksmen placed fourth this year in the Class AA Springfield district contest. Moior letter awards were presented to (top row, I to r), Greg Funk, Don Hermes, Bret Maloney (row two), Tom Martin, Jim Schramm, ond Scott Strubor. SPIRIT 53 Varsity Baseball; 15-9 row 1: Terry Tisdole, M Churchill, Dave Ziegenbien, Mike Harmon, Scott Layne, Vern Lewis, Randy Colson, Kevin Ramsey, Mike Gombetti. row 2: Cooch Bob Beol, Dave Gorsage, Petie Brodshow, Rich Beasley, Kendall Courtnght, Graig Koppelmon, Dave Fish, Mike Morsch, Jim Golianis, Bob Friedrich, Jim Childers. Soph baseball Due to the fact that the top seven sophomore players were promoted to the varsity squad, the sophomore team and coach Fred Reader finished the season with a 3-17 record. Coach Reader stated that, “our record was not an indication of either the attitude or desire of the squad members.” Steve Durbin led the sophs in hitting and extra base hits, Frank Sciortino scored the most runs, and Jeff Auld collected the most pitching victories. The Pekin Varsity squad and Coach Bob Beal posted a 15-9 season, 10-6 in the MS-9 conference — good enough for a tie for third place. They won the District Tour-anment that was held at Havana, but lost their first Regional game to Normal Community by the score of 7-5. The Chinks placed three players on the All-Conference team: Vern Lewis (leading hitter on the team) at second base, Mike Morsch (best team fielding percentage) at first base, and Bill Churchill (most team home runs and RBI's) as catcher. Dave Gorsage (right field) and Bob Friedrich (third base) received Special Mention on the conference team. The Chinks .280 team batting average was good enough to lead all other Mid-State Nine teams. The pitching staff, comprised of 2 juniors and three sophomores, came through in many tough spots for the Chinks. Lefty Mike Harmon posted the most victories for the Chinks with 5 while Jim Golianes had the lowest earned run average. 54 SPIRIT Second bosemon Vern Lewis slides into second base. Jim Childers, shortstop, puts the tag on the enemy at second base SPIRIT 55 (left to right) first row: Linda Westemeyer, Sis Ranney, Jill Stecken, Tina Sheppard, Goylene Boerger, Jill Yentes bock row: Assistant Cooch — Lynn Schreiner, Mory Hermes (scorekeeper), Brenda Hillmon, Debbie Taylor, Coryl Moehnng, Greta Schappough, Becky Miller, Debbie Olds, Mary MocNeil (mgr.), LoDonna Hurley, Heod Cooch. Girls’ softball goes to sectionals The girls softball team finished 1 4-3 overall with two of the defeats coming from a stubborn Quincy team. The Chinks were undefeated in the Mid-state Nine conference. The girls went as far as the Sectional where they met Quincy. In -the early going, the team was ahead, 2-0. Then, as things started going wrong for Pekin, Quincy’s offense opened up. As a result, the final score was 8-2, Quincy’s favor. Pekin was eliminated from the tourney. Debbie Old , senior, slides into home plate making one of the 1 3 runs thot beat Metomo ro 13-12. 56 SPIRIT J.V. Softball Denise Lindsey swings a mean bot of a girls' softboll game front row, (left to right): Ton, Musgrove, Barb Calhoun. Kathy Steinheimer. Lor, Heffren, Den.se Lindsey. D.ane Cleer, Jodi Strickfoden back row, left to right: Asst. Cooch Miss Schremer, Gaye Dolton, Raylene Pitts, Karen Friedrich, Sheila Asbell, Glenna Olds, l� so Lonhordt, Lonnie Hillyer. SPIRIT Varsity Tennis Vornty Tennis Team — row 1, I to r: Steve Kesselmayer, Curt Newton, Craig Stimpert, Wes Williams, Mark Olivenus. row 2: Jim Inms, Greg Cross, Mike MacNeil, Chns Cash, Jock Ayers, and Coach Kent Ayers. Fresh-Soph The Fresh-Soph netters wound up the season with a 5-10 record overall and 3-4 record in conference play. The underclassmen showed some probable hope for the tennis program at Pekin High in the future. Leading the Fresh-Soph netters in the coaching position this year was Coach Joe Mackey. The Varsity netmen pulled off another successful season in 1 977. The team ran up a total of 1 4 wins and 1 2 losses. The tennis Chinks came out with a 3rd place finish in the Mid-State Nine and 5th in district. The tennis team was standing in 5th place at the Springfield Invitational when it was shortened by rain. Second-year Coach Kent Ayers continues the winning tradition in Pekin's Varsity tennis, and even though the state tournament eluded them, the team played with perseverance and poise. 58 SPIRIT Girls’ volleyball; 6-9 Pekin's girls' volleyball team ended the season this year with 6 wins and 9 losses. The conference record was 3 wins, 5 losses. Highlight of this year's team was defeating Washington to go to the district finals. For the past two years, Washington has eliminated Pekin. Pekin then lost to Morton in the finals. Co-captains for the team were Sis Ranney, Linda Wes-temeyer and Brenda Hillman. Coach was Barb Waddell. A strong junior varsity team is anticipated to be a welcome addition to next year's varsity team. Hillman commented that We have more individual talent than any other midstate area team, but we just didn't get it all together! Irow. |l.h .o right): Chrit Coning, mcnog.,; Si, Rann.y. Xoryn K.� .lmay.r. Dion. CW, Carol R d. Tioa Ruth. Jill Y.nt.,. Jody r,ck.od.o. -nog., Cna row: Hurl,,. Atmtant coach; Tioo Sh.ppo,d. Lmdo W.cm.y.r. Kor.n French. R-.ndo Hillman. Coryl Mo.hr,og. Goyl.n. So.rg.r, Sorb Wodd.ll. hood coach. SPIRIT 59 Pekin Tankers The 1976-77 season saw the most promising swim team in ten years finish with an impressive 14-8 record. One big reason for this success was the return of the nucleus of the 1975-76 team which included Greg Peters, Stu Unholtz, Jeff Hodgson, Pat Bailey, Tom Veerman, and Jeff Peters. Also, the addition of freshman standout Rick Velde provided Pekin with a team which was competitive with anyone on their schedule. The tankers really got things going when they placed second in the Macomb Invitational and it was here also that their medley relay finally reached its potential. The medley relay became the first Pekin relay to ever win in the Mid-State 9 swim championships. The relay team also qualified for the state finals at the Hinsdale South High School. At the awards banquet, the tankers were able to look back proudly at their season. Stu Unholtz and Pat Bailey were presented co-captain awards. Greg Peters was high-point man. Stu Umholtz was awarded most-improved swimmer. Outstanding swimmer awards went to Pat Bailey, Stu Umholtz, Greg Peters, Jeff Hodgson, Tom Veerman, and Rick Velde. standing: Cooch Vern Eroh. row 1: Croig Aune, Poul Sworn, Todd Peters. row 2. Rick Velde, J. D. Russell, Mark Innis, Billy Butcher row 3: Jeff Gogmer, Jeff Peters, Tom Veerman row 4: Jeff Hodgson, Kevin OShaughnessy, Greg Peters, row 5: Kendall Courtnght, Pot Bailey, Dave logston. not present: Stu Umholtz. 60 SPIRIT Cothy Knegimon and Michalle Moohle practice during one of Oance Unlimited! reheor� al� . Cindy Carter practices her part in ''Chicago. That’s Entertainment”: Dance Unlimited Dance Unlimited, Pekin High's elite dance group, performed May 1 3 and 14 at the F. M. Peterson Theater, for their annual concert. Dance Unlimited is a group of 29 girls who auditioned in the spring. This year, the group expanded in both types of dances and costumes, choosing costumes that would enhance dance themes. The costumes were either purchased from professional costume companies or were designed and made by the dancers themselves. Carwash was interpreted as a handclapping, bouncy number, with overalls, rags and water buckets. Another bouncy number, “Stress, took a ghetto view with Dancing the finale of That1! Entertainment are, (I to r) Diane Whee.er, Michelle Moehle, Cheryl Dim, Kelly Thomoi, knickers Qnd floppy CQpS Teresa Layer, Brenda Beal, and Donna Cash. HP Blacklights were the specialty of Sisters,” in which the dancers actually were sisters. A freaky, wild, moving dance, In and Out, featured hand-painted, original designs on bodysuits. If Las Vegas dance girls sound interesting, then Variety was sure to tickle one's fancy. In Safari there was an actual dancing elephant. Opening the second semester. Dance Unlimited taught Manual High School's gym classes every hour on February 9th. Miss Sherill Whitney, dance teacher on East, and Miss Jana Jansen, dance teacher on West, accompanied the group. SPIRIT Quill and Scroll A small gold scroll overlaid with on old-fashioned quill pen and inkwell, the symbol of the high school journalism honorary, ‘Quill and Scroll, is a far cry from 20th-century journalists' tools. However, the essence of the trade, accuracy, truth, questioning — have not changed since the days of John Peter Zenger, champion of America's freedom of the press. Inducted into the Pekin Community High School chapter of Quill and Scroll on June 1 were 1 8 publications students, with 1 4 receiving special certificates and one freshman recognized for participation in the program. Addressing the crowd of 100 parents, students and faculty friends, was Dr. Paul Snider, Bradley University Journalism professor, and the Media Man on Channel 25 TV. Snider admonished students who had acquired skills of getting the facts — Now, what are you going to do with them? reminding that reporting the facts accurately, writing concisely and with precise words, being curious to get to the heart of any issue are skills that are useable and needed lifelong in almost every occupation. Assisting in the initiation service were former Quill and Scroll members Lisa Maxwell, Steve Bonk, Jim Massa, Mike Morsch, Curt Berner, Howard Ash, Liz Goodwin, Pat Bailey, Eric Zuercher, and Mrs. Betty Bower, advisor. Initiates were Greg Bat-ton, Kathy Dell, Diane Esta-brook, Kelly Helmick, Kathy Kasley, Bill Livingstone, Bobbi Narr, Kathy Oberle, Renee Peugot, Vicki Rademacker, Rod Ruch, Pat Sisk, Dora Starkweather, Jill Steger, Stu Umholtz, Doug Vedas, Lynn Wolfe, and Lisa Wood. Honor Certificate recipients were Char Davidson, Cheryl Dehmlow, Debbie Downer, Sue Erbe, Michelle Green, Judy Hall, Robert Harmon, John Lighter, Troy Peters, Bill Schwing, Jill Stoner, Lori Strode, Mark Sutton, and Barb Wren. Holding his special recognition plaque, Mr. Lyle Fower of the Pekin Doily Times stands with, (I to r) Mr. Paul Snider, TV 25‘s 'Media Man”; Steve Bonk, 1977 Pekiman editor, and Lisa Maxwell, 1977 Pekmois editor. Inducted into Quill ond Scroll this year were, front row: Kathy Dell, Kelly Helmick, Vicki Rademocker, Diane Estobrook, Pat Sisk, Renee Peugeot, Dora Starkweather, Jill Steger, Kathy Oberle. back row: Lynn Wolfe, Kathy Kasley, Stu Umholtz, Greg Batton, Bill Livingstone, and Rod Ruch. Quill and Scroll, founded on the 10th of April, 1926,1 serves to encourage and reward those who have attained high individual achievement in the journalistic field. The honorary society was started at Pekin High in the early 1 930’s and was reactivated by Mrs. Bower in 1974. Students selected for Quill and Scroll must meet five requirements: 1. Must be of junior or senior classification 2. Must be in the upper one-third of his class academically 3. Must have accomplished superior work in some phase of journalism 4. Must be recommended by the supervisor Honor certificate recipients were, (I to r) Mark Sutton, Joe Alesondrini, John Lighter, Michelle Green, Bill Schwing, ond Judy Hall. 62 SPIRIT Spanish Honor Society initiates Sponnh Honor Soooty initiates ore, row 1: (I to r) loun Moy, Cathy Smith, Tomi Proehl, Chris Maxwell, Laura Jenkins, row 2: Elise Dinquel, Loure Bogard, Dona Hosier, Renee Corbitt, Tom Sevier, Liz Goodwin, row 3: Reena Best, Ed Mulvey, Brenda Reed, Debbie Mortz, Wayne Foss, row 4: Galen Russell, Glenda Calloway, Katina Hobbs, and Down Davis Estudiantes inteligentes! Not an understatement tor the twenty 1976-77 initiates of the Pekin Community High School chopter of La Sociedad Honoria Hispanica, El Cristobal Colon. The candlelight ceremony was conducted by the chapter's president, Diane May, and secretary Valerie Kegley. Initiates recited a pledge in Spanish. A reception followed. Entertainment was provided by the senior members doing an authentic Mexican dance, The Dance of the Old Men. Pam Petrow, Tami Proehl, and Mark Sutton added to the entertainment by acting out a Spanish skit. Recognizing high achievement in Spanish and encouraging a continued study of Spanish is the purpose of the society. Requirements for Spanish Honor Society are a 4.0 average after three semesters and a 3.5 average in Spanish. SPIRIT 63 Speech Squad Speech Team — first row, (left to right): Brod Stephens. Pom Petrow. Matt Schaefer. Sue Pryde, Sue Jones, Joy Greener, Bill Johns, second row: John Talbot, Julie Auld, Ron Petri, Laura Phillips. Mory Lutz, Jon Oltman. third row: Liz Goodwin, Jon Oberle, Lori Camda, Marcia Brandi, Lynn Gladson. fourth row: Coach Fred Vogt, Kathy Oberle, Chris Perrin, Tim Boehm, Sue Hayes, Lynda Bunse. fifth row: Jone Paullin, Joe Alesandrmi, Grant Muller, Troy Copelen, Cooch Doug Springer, Steve Sudhoff. This year’s speech squad, although a very young team including few seniors, finished off the season with several sweepstakes awards: Belleville East Invitational (5th); Illinois Central College (3rd); Mid-State Nine (2nd); and District (3rd). Reader $ Theatre, directed by Mr. Vogt, performed The Lost Clock, by Jomes Thurber. The group ploced in several invitationols and odvanced to the Sectionol level of competition. 64 SPIRIT Notional Forensic league officers ore (seated) Mott Schoefer, vice-president; (standing) Ron Petri, president; Sue Pryde, secretory. Novice debaters completed a very successful year. Shown with the evidence they collected on this year's resolution: “A comprehensive program of penal reform should be adopted throughout the U.S. ore (seated) Grant Muller, Troy Copelen, Steve Sudhoff; (standing) Cooch Jane Poullin, ond Tim Boehm. Pekm Speech Team placed third in District with these individuals odvonc.ng into finals. From left to right ore: Sue Pryde, third m Oratory; Ivy Wnght. first in Dramahc Duet Acting; Pom Petrow, first in Humorous Duet Acting; Ron Petri, third in Prose Reoding, Mott Schoefer. first in Dramatic Duet Acting and Humorous Duet Acting; Jay Greener. h,tt ,n Rod.o Speak-mg, Laura Phillips. Novice Debaters, coached by Mrs. Jane Poullin, had a phenomenal season with one team making the elimination rounds every tournament of the year. In novice state competition, Troy Copelen and Steve Sudhoff made the Select 16. Troy Copelen, Tim Boehm, Grant Muller, and Steve Sudhoff were champions of both the Glenbrook North and I.S.U. Invitational Tournaments. In individual merits, Tim Boehm earned the second place Speakers Award at Richwoods, third place Speakers Award at New Trier West, fourth at Glenbrook North, and fourth at Bradley. At I.S.U., Steve Sudhoff received first place Speakers Award and seventh place at Bradley. Grant Muller ranked eighth at Glenbrook and seventh at Bradley. SPIRIT 65 “Kiss and Tell ’ and World War II days were recreated by the cast of Kiss and Tell, a comedy performed in the F. M. Peterson Theater November 18, 19, and 20. Ivy Wright, in the lead role as Corliss Archer, was a 16-year-old who wants to be grown-up. She tells Private Earhart (played by Matt Schaefer) that Mildred Pringle (done by Gina Bianchi) is the girl that her brother Lennie (portrayed by Bob . As Mr. and Mrs. Archer, look on, Coriiss attempts to charm her way into Private EorhartY life. Handegan) has married. Mildred and Corliss sold kisses together in a fair booth. As a result Mildred was accused of being a bad influence on Corliss by her parents, Janet and Gary Archer played by Barb Brown and Tim O'Brien. Lenny and Mildred kept their engagement a secret because of the families' feud. The Pringles, played by Sue Venturi and Jim Kautz, informed the Archers that Corliss was going to have a baby. Actually, Mildred was going to have a baby, but Corliss is sworn to secrecy, and her silence was taken as an admission of guilt. The truth is finally told at the end. Jeff Trimble (as Raymond Pringle) was Mildred's little brother. Jay Greener was Dexter Franklin, a neighbor boy with a crush on Corliss. Other performers were: Brad Stephens, as Mr. Williard, Lisa Clarkston and Karen Trimble, as Louise, Lynn Wolfe and Parrish Worfold as Mary and Bill Fraklin, and Jeff Evans who portrayed Uncle George. Director was Glen Smith. 66 SPIRIT “Flowers for Algernon’’ OwHit looks optimistic about beating Algernon through the maze this time. Flowers for Algernon, the story of a young man's journey from mental retardation to genius and back again opened Thursday, April 28, and ran through April 30 at the F. M. Peterson Theatre. A present-day tragedy, the play, directed by Glen E. Smith, starred 32 cast members in 26 roles. Jay Greener as Charlie Gordon, with an I.Q. of 68, underwent an operation arranged by Professor Nemur,” played by Tim O'Brien, together with Dr. Strauss, done by both Chuck Cherry and Sue Pryde. Sarah Altman as Charlie's teacher, Alice Kinnian, contacted the doctors when she heard such an operation might be possible. Prior to the operation, a mouse, Algernon, was experimented on to determine how the operation would affect humans. Charlie, after the operation becomes friendly with Algernon because his progress reflects Charlie's destiny. During his temporary visit with normality the old Charlie is always lurking in the shadows, haunting the newfound genius. The new Charlie also experiences flashbacks of his family from childhood years. Charlie and Alice fall in love, but their relationship is never able to mature because of their underlying awareness that Charlie might regress to what he was. Before he actually does regress, he visits his family, stunning his sister, Norma, portrayed by Ivy Wright, and his mentally ill mother, done by Sandi Steingraber. The play ends with Charlie in his natural state, complete with an I.Q. of 68, preparing to spend the rest of his days at the Warren Home. Also appearing in the play were Sue Venturi as Mrs. Mooney, the new Charlie’s concerned landlady; Kathy Brees playing Mrs. Downer, the owner of the bakery in which Charlie worked; Steve Benda portraying Little Charlie in the new Charlie's flashbacks; Mike Alesendrini as the teenage Charlie; Father was played by Jeff Evans. Joe Aleselndrini was the Lab Assistant and the Orderly. Other performances were Parrish Worfold as Bert Seldon; Bob Stallwitz played Frank; Jim Kautz doubled as Joe and Mr. Harvey. Sue Pryde and Barb Brown portrayed Charlady and Anne Welburg; Linda Flack was Gina; Michelle Moehle doubled as Bernice and Mrs. Nemur; and both Connie and Ellen were done by Gina Bianchi. Assisting Director Smith were Joe Alesandrini and Taryn Ray. Mr. Larry Truckenmiller acted as technical director and set designer with Ray Schaub as stage manager. SPIRIT Creative Writing Club first row: Kathy Daly, lauri Watson, Mary Petrovics, Lisa Dinquel. second row: Sandi Stemgraber. Ann Rmgwald, Jill Steger. third row: Sharon Sudhoff, Gail Williomson, Lisa Clarkston. fourth row: Mr. Fronk Coffman, Tony Ondrey. Mr Gordon Petry, Roy Schaub. Not pictured are Tim Mansell, Pam Petrow. Creative Writing Club gives a student a chance to see it in type. Poetry contest, filming experience, and editing the literary magazine, SPEAK OUT are the club's projects for 1 977. “Hey, wait a minute. I like that poem. This is typical of what goes on in editing SPEAK OUT on a Tuesday after school in Mr. Petry's room. During the first part of the year, much writing and learning is done to collect material for SPEAK OUT and to send in material for poetry contests. January through April involves not only editing, but also typing, organizing, and stapling. All of this is done to have SPEAK OUT ready to sell that spring. Creative Writing Club also gave members a chance to make movies, and gain experience in filming with the video tape machine. The advisors for the club are Mr. Gordon Petry and Mr. Frank Coffman. C.W.C. Creative Writing Club is spelled out on the gym floor for the Pekinian photographer. 68 SPIRIT French Club and Honor Society (sitting, left to right:) Becky Slobough, Madame Lomprez. Beth Bonfoey, Monsieur Lomprez. standing, left to right: Mrs. Stephens, R.sette Clarkson. Danell Dvorok, Denise Jones, Lon Dagit, Jomce Larry. French Honor Society initiates are (first row); Lynda Birise, Donna Belcher, Lori Sarnes. second row: Poula Temple, Jody Carson, Traci Lhomon. third row: Lori Dagit, ond Teresa Pelletier. Les Amis de la France” began its activities by building a float for the October homecoming parade. Club members then helped to raise school spirit by selling “Let’s Fire Up Pekin!” T-shirts in November. An excursion to Oakbrook, Illinois’ French restaurant “Magic Pan ’ highlighted April events. Also in April was the annual spring initiation for French Honor Society, in which eight new members were welcomed into the honorary society. Advisors for French Club and French Honor Society are Mrs. Pam Stephens and Mrs. Lezlie Padgen. SPIRIT Red Cross Club Lisa Smalley, Lori Vaughn, and Linda Hermg make candy cups for the nursing home With the leadership of their president, Debbie Carter, and the guidance of their sponsor, Mrs. Marge Smalley, the Red Cross Club set out to reach some very different goals this year. Their major goal was to sponsor, with the help of the student body, a foster child in Korea named Kim-Sun-ni. Other activities of the club this year included Christmas caroling at two local nursing homes, sponsoring the Blood-mobile, and contacting potential donors for the Bloodmo-bile. Red Cross Club thanks all those who gave blood, the gift of life, this year. Kim-Sun-ni, born Oct. 5, 1964 ho been supported by Red Cro � Club ond PCHS student for the past two years. 70 SPIRIT S.A.E. — Student Action for Education SAE members art (I to r) Debbre V.rden, Cherie McNeely. Bruce Mullemx, Advisor Mm Koehn. Sue Brunkow. ood Mory Abernotby Student action for Education is another name for future teachers. ‘S.A.E. members are those who are interested in the field of teaching, communicating with children, or simply interested in people, said Debbie Virden, vice president of SAE. SAE's money making projects this year included selling baked goods, candles, candy, and Pekin buttons. SAE then used its money for the students of Holiday School. Advisors for SAE are Ms. Koehn and Ms. Rock. Officers are: President Bruce Mullenix; Vice President Debbie Virden; and Secretary-Treasurer Cherie McNeely. 104 new. National Honor Forty Juniors and sixty-four Seniors were inducted into the National Honor Society on May 5th. The Society, an honorary organization, recognizes those students who by both their academic and service records, have shown superior achievement in high school. In the selection process, all seniors with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.800 and all juniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.200 or above, are nominated for candidacy. Candidates’ names are then submitted to all teachers, who rate students in terms of service, leadership, and character. Final Society selections are made by faculty council consisting of administrators. East Campus deans, and counselors. A maximum of 15 percent of the seniors and 5 percent of the juniors may be selected. (row 1, I to r) Val Andrae, Greg Barton. Brenda Beal, Pat Beard, Cindy Benjamin, Curt Berner, Mike Bonnette, Marcia Brandi, Charles Brown, Dawn Byrd, Leslie Cakora, Mory Carney, Jill Chasco. (row 2, I to r) Ulnc Chung, Rebecca Colson, Cheryl Dim, Cheryl Dudra, Philip Elson, Cathy Evans, Donald Fahnders, Lisa Gibson, Kim Golon, Lorry Gouliard. Jay Greener, Korne Hollberg, Lisa Holsfeod. (row 3, I to r) Greg Hebner, Lori Heffren, Brenda Hillman, Lincoln Hob son, Christel Huben, Tamara Hyatt, Jim Inms, Craig Jorvill, Ron Johnson, Kathy Kasley, Mary Kasley, Valerie Kegley, Jeon Keller, (row 4, I to r) David Kline, Kathy Knebel, Groig Koppelmon, JeH Koppelman, Tim Kruzan, Thomas Lon-more, Scott Layne, Terry Lohnes, Scott Lohnes, Lynda luft, Mary Lutz, Michael Mocneil, Tim Mansell 72 SPIRIT Society initiates for 1 977 (row 5. I 0 r) Tom Martin, Randy Masters, Susan Masters, Karen Mottheessen, Lisa Maxwell, Diana May, Mike McFeron, Mike McLeod, Jill Memts, Gail Miller, Judy Miller, Michelle Moehle, Valery Moehle. (row 6, I to r) Eileen Moore, Denise Myatt, Bobby Narr, Joellen Nieman, Kim Overstreet, Renee Peugeot, Mary Plunkett, Brenda Prine, Sue Pryde, Theresa Pryor, Vicki Rodemaker, Anna Rmgwalde, Ray Schaub. (row 7, I to r) Kelly Schmtker, Cindy Smith, Linda Spangler, Brenda Sturn, Janet Swendsen, Kathy Swendsen, Debra Taylor, Marcia Taylor, David Thornton, LoDonna Todd, Tery Turne, Doug Vedas, (row 8, I to r) Sue Venturi, Linda Wagner, Teresa Wahl, Laurel Watson, Lynn Wolfe, Dove Woodruff, Ivy Wright, Teresa Wubben, Mark Young, Casandra Zell, Eric Zuercher. SPIRIT Variety of plans among 77's top ten 1977's top ten included (from left to right, front) Scott Altman, Cathy Shehorn, Jim Watson, Gail Williamson, Darrell Pryor, (back) Greg Meismger, Kim Glasgow, Jim Maxey, Lynne Sovier, and Duane Camden. Six of the top ten seniors of the class of '77 achieved a point total better than 4.0, or perfect. Seven plan to attend the University of Illinois in Champaign in the fall. Scott Altman, ranking first in a class of 702, with a grade point average of 4.1 96, has decided on a career of engineering or law, but is undecided about which college. Greg Meisinger, who plans to study electrical engineering at U of I attained a grade point average of 4.142. Gail Williamson will study pre-med at U of I. Her grade point average was 4.106. Jim Maxey, with a 4.086 average, also chose U of I to study chemistry. Jim Watson will study general engineering at U of I. His grade average is 4.034. Kim Glasgow plans to study architecture at U of I after attaining a 4.016 average. Duane Camden plans to attend dental school after studying biology at U of I. Darrell Pryor has decided to study engineering at the U of I. Lynne Sevier will study elementary education at Greenville College. Cathy Shehorn plans to study sacred music at the Moody Bible Institute. (front row, I to r) Mr. Morion Newman (mathlete cooch), Mory Lutx, Ken Crisler, Kevin Curtis, Mark Schwenk, and Lon Halsteod. (second row) LoDonno Todd, Lynda Loft, Jody Steger, Greg Hebner, ond Jody Goss, (third row) Anne Gardner, Cindy Gardner, Goil Williamson, and Val Kegley. (foorth row) Kevin Brodshaw, Vann Priest, Dave Kline, Tim Kramer, ond Mike MacNeil. (fifth row) Dave Thornton, and Drake Winters, (sixth row) Greg Robinson, Ron Johnson, and Jeff Hartman, (lost row) Coach Woodrow Fildes, Rondy Mosters. ond Darrell Pryor. Mathletes are runners-up The Mathletics, PCHS math team, placed second among 17 schools in statewide competition in the Invitational Mathematics Contest for Class AA schools at Illinois State University, Friday, March 25. Marion Newman and Woodrow Fildes coached East Campus students, while Don Miller and Mary Ebert coached West Campus students in the areas of algebra word problems, complex numbers, conic sections, coordinate geometry, quadratic equations, inequalities, and linear equations. National merit students Pekin Community High School was honored by having two finalists in the National Merit Corporation for the 1976-77 school year. Joining the 1 4,000 high school students in the United States were John Skaggs and Darrell Pryor. Both seniors were selected on the basis of their high PSAT-NMSQT test scores. Counselor Mr . A Brown with John Skogg (center) ond Darrell Pryor (right). 75 77 Scholastic Art Award winners Five Pekin students are bursting with pride, and they should be! These students had entries sent to the New York Union Carbide Exhibition Hall for judging, competing with peers from all over the country. The following received honorable mention: Donnell Dvorak for her charcoal contour figure drawing, Jeff Auld for his pointillism portrait, and Kurt Berner for a black and white photo. Howard Ash won the Kodak Award of Excellence for his black and white photo. Carrie Ewen earned a National Scholastic Art Award for her col-lograph print. (left to right) Mist Merry Christmas candidates: Diane Wheeler, Deanne Friedrich, Donna Bandeko, Mary Carney (Miss Merry Christmas) and Kelly Schmtker. Miss Merry Christmas One hundred and seventy-five PCHS students marched in the annual Santa Claus parade, sponsored by the Pekin Chamber of Commerce, December 1 1. Mary Carney, Miss Merry Christmas, and court Donna Bandeko, Deanne Fredrick, Kelly Schnitker, and Diane Wheeler rode in the traditional sleigh, drawn by two reindeer, down Court street. Mary Carney was elected Miss Merry Christmas '76” by popular vote of both campuses, on December 10. Senior boys nominated 15 Senior girls. From these girls, the final court was determined by East Campus student vote. Student Council was responsible for signing up the parade students and the Miss Merry Christmas election. Mory Carney was elected Miss Merry Christmas 1976. SPIRIT 77 4th annual talent show Brad Stephens (right) took the first place traveling plaque in the Student Council's 4th annual talent show with his guitar-song solo. An unaccompanied singing duet with Joellen Nieman and Jill Stoner tied for second place with the rock group Star Cry. Stephens began with the folk song, Why Don't You Look to Jesus, and concluded his act with, “I Wish We Would Have All Been Ready. Nieman and Stoner performed a song from the Broadway musical, GODSPELL, By My Side. A song, “For Now, of their own composition was dedicated to a couple of their old friends. Sharing the second place spot, Star Cry, with Jeff Howard, Steve Mace, Chester Thompson, and Steve Barwick, recycled some old favorites, Stairway to Heaven and Johnny Be Good. Dave Gorsage and Ken Tarpley hosted the show as Co-masters-of-ceremonies. Non-award winning performances included: Roni Lee and Kim Long dancing, Dana Grover on piano, Beth Ruch and Tami Davis singing, Mary Kasley and Joy Dorethy with “Summer Breeze and Lonely People, Cindy Hadfield, Willa Evans, and Robin Leburg singing, and Brad Strickfaden and Mike Jones accompanying. A panel of students and faculty judged the acts on showmanship, degree of difficulty, and quality in the F. M. Peterson Theatre on February 15th. 78 Ken Tarpley pulls someone ocross the stage? Contest play goes to state Working on thi, yeo. , conle.l ploy were, firtt row: Mr. lorry Truckenm.il... Greg Hebner. Jim Koutr. Cindy Thompron, Joy Greener. Director Glenn Smith. tecond row, Boon Ronton, Kathy Breet. Jill Thomoi, Ivy Wright. Art Slorbuck. third row, lynn Bartley, Roy Schaub, Herd, McAvoy. ond Betty Thomot Contest play '77 swept the district tournament with first place, took second at sectionals, and was awarded sixth at the state contest, with two cast members, Jay Greener and Cindy Thompson named to the All-State cast. The Old Lady Shows Her Metals is a WWI tragedy set in London. Cindy Thompson Mrs. Dowie is a lonely old maid who tricks her friends Mrs. Haggerty, Mrs. Mickle-hem, and Mrs. Tully, played by Ivy Wright, Kathy Brees, and Kim Thomas, into believing that she has a son in the war. Actually Mrs. Dowie has been sending gifts to a young gentleman of the same name, Kenneth Dowie portrayed by Joy Greener. Kenneth, while on leave in London, is discovered by Mrs. Dowie’s good friend, Reverend Wilken-son, acted by Jim Kautz, who arranges for the two to meet. Kenneth receives a five day leave and the pair become quite close. By the end, the old maid, Mrs. Dowie, and the orphaned Kenneth accept each other as mother and son. Several days after his departure, the dead soldier's clothes are sent back to London and delivered by Reverend Wilkens to Mrs. Dowie, who breaks down ond cries. The Old Lady Shows Her Medals was directed by Glenn Smith; Larry Truckenmiller built the play's set with the help of Ray Schaub, Greg Hebner and Art Starbuck. The prop crew was Heidi McAvoy, and Lynn Bartley. Cindy Thompson and Jay Greener; contest ploy cost members named to the All-State cast. SPIRIT 79 From East to West: Student Council Student Council started off the year with the traditional back-to-school dance, held in the West Campus Leeway. There were new ideas for spirit week this year, such as powder puff football and a tug of war contest. The traditional bonfire was then held the night before Homecoming game. Brenda Beal, student council president, was crowned queen as the Homecoming activities ended Saturday night at the Homecoming dance. In mid-November the tunes turned to disco as student council sponsored a dance with Funk and Stump. With the Christmas season came the canned food drive. The student vs. faculty basketball game helped raise funds for the cause. One hundred seventy students marched in the Santa Claus parade in which Mary Carney was elected Miss Merry Christmas. Spring brought the traditional Talent Show, an April Fool's dance and a picnic in the park. Advisors to this year's student council were Mr. White and Miss Roffman on East and Mrs. Pharo and Mr. Drumweide on West. Office holders for '76- 77 school year were: Brenda Beal, president; Diane K. Williams and Tami Proche, vice presidents; Cindy Cunningham, secretary; and Pat Bailey, treasurer. oiuaenr council, nr r oeme.rer, ca� T -ompu — row I. I to r: Dion. William . Deonn. Freidrich. Chri Perrin, Jo Neimon, ond Lori Hallteod row 2: Dov Gortoge, Kelly Schmtk.r, Jell Webb. Judy Moorhouie. K.m Dav.i, ond Cindy Cunningham, row 3: Chorlie Brown, Dave William . Mi.� Roll man, and Mr White. Not pictured are Vicki Rademacker ond Dan Slobaugh. row 1: Cathy Slobough, Margaret Udry, Kelly Bouris. row 2: Kevin O'Shaughnessy, Tami Proehl, Ann Perrin, Kay Colon, row 3: Julie Auld Denise Volad Hayes, Doug Wilkerson. row 4: Steve Sullivan, Paula Temple, Joe Shehorn, Tina Rush, Sherry Tibbs, row 5: Brod Barnard Coleen Rohn Jeff St c 'm Altman, Jeff l.ck.ss ' °° r' °,ah row I Jean Keller, Diane Williams, Deonne Friedrich, Chris Perrin, Jo Niemon, Lon Halsteod. row 2: Mike Hoyle, Jill Chasco, Dawn Byrd, Judy MoorHouse, Kelly Schmtker, Cindy Cunningham, Bob Englebnght. row 3; Charlie Brown, Dave Williams, Dave Gorsage, advisor: Miss RoWman, Mr. White. SPIRIT 81 Second Semester Student Council, first row: Coleen Rahn, Denise Valode, Linda Bottine, Sheila Asbell. second row: Susan Butler, Cathy Slobaugh, Linda Burise, Tomi Proehl. third row: Sara Thomos, Julie Eldert, Pam Petrow, Joe Shehom, Kim Hayes, Keven O'Shaughnessy. fourth row: Brod Bornard, Robert Meskimen, Kendall Downey, Jeff Stoner, Jeff Lickiss. Funny hats and crazy shades were parts of the fun instilled in the student body during Student Council Week, May 16-20. Bum Day opened up the week with grubs, Tuesday brought out hat and shades, Wednesday brought “Twin Day, Thursday had occupational uniforms for Ambition Day, and Friday was Shorts, T-shirt, and Bike Day. Brod Eldert shows his support of Student Council by participation in Shodes Day during Student Council Week. 82 SPIRIT Council week and elections A her campaigners spell out 'Judy for Vice President to the song Judy in Disguise Judy Moorhouse prepares to g,y® compo,gn speech Prominent Perrin voters spell out presidential candidate Chris Perrin's name. Although the week was full of enthusiasm, the most important event was the annual election, sponsored by Student Council, for the 77-78 intercampus president and vice president. Candidates for inter-campus president were Chris Perrin and Carrie Shehorn; vice president East, Joellen Nieman and Judy Moorhouse; West, Kim Donahue, Jeff Stoner, and Brad Barnard. An all-school assembly on Friday, May 20, for candidates featured their speeches along with a skit performed by their campaigners. Students voted during lunch hours. Chinkago, a rock band composed of PCHS students, played during campaign elections on West Campus. “Past experience and personal traits,” the campaign slogan of Chris Perrin, brought victory and the title of intercampus president. Judy Moorhouse, Vice Presidential candidate, gives her campaign speech to East Campus students on Friday, May 20th. SPIRIT 83 Mr. Willioms checks to see if everything is set on the Germon Club's floot entry in the Homecoming porode. Raid the Raiders. German Club The German Club did a number of things to raise money this year. These included a picnic, a bake sale for Valentine's Day, and selling advent calendars for Christmas. The German honorary society initiated second, third, and fourth-year students. This year was the first year an initiation service was held for the members. The German Club is sponsoring three members to go to Missouri to a convention for German students. German Club also had members attend a German cultural camp. German Club officers are Tim Boehm, president; Ronnie Lee, vice-president; and Cindy Benjamin, treasurer. Mrs. Hickersburger was the club adviser, and Mr. Williams was the assistant adviser. 84 SPIRIT Dan Heisel enjoys a German supper with the German Club at Jumer's restaurant. Jim Ou hoow,ki. acting th. part of th. mo,.., ot ,u C(ub Brian Sl..tt and Jim Honp«. banqu.t, get, hi, hand, wa,hed by hi, two iloai, Latin Club members, having fun while learning about the Roman way of life, started this year with the annual picnic in Mineral Springs Park. Officers were Becky Colson, president; Luch Hessling, vice-president; Brooke Barrett, secretary; Linda Spangler, treasurer; Sue Lafond, parliamentarian ; and Judy Steger, reporter. Money-making projects this year were a fall bake sale, spring car wash, and 1977 calendar towel sale. Funds were used to attend the August National Convention of Classical Leagues in Florida. The club hosted a foreign language Christmas party, with each language club presenting skits in their language. The club also hosted a roller-skating Valentine party at the Chink Rink with other language clubs. The Spring Banquet welcomed the members' mothers, who enjoyed food typical of ancient Rome. Dinner was served by slaves portrayed by junior high and grade school students. Latin Club's last event of the school year was spending a day in Chicago. 85 Prom night 77 Seals and Crofts We May Never Pass This Way Again was the theme of the 1976-77 Junior-Senior Prom. Pastel color streamers added to the festivities along with a rock band, Rothchild, to provide memories not soon forgotten. Donna Bandeko and Stan Matheny, Queen and King of the '76 Prom, crowned this year's royal couple. Crystal Bivens and Dave Fish. Attendants were Jean Keller, Gary Larimore, Jill Stoner, Chris Perrin, Linda Wheeler, Kevin Ramsey, Leslie Cakora, and Curt Newton. The Prom, held in East Campus cafeteria, developed from planning of the Junior Class officers of Gary Larimore, president; Sue Venturi, vice president; Lori Halstead, secretary; and Janine Hoffbuhr, treasurer. Decorating and special committees were the responsibility of the Junior Class. Shampoo sales totaling $1 332 financed the prom this year. Lost year's King and Queen, Stan Mathney and Donna Bandeko prepare to give the sceptor ond crown to the '77 King and Queen. (left to right) Dan Slobough, the Prom's MC, introduces this yeor's court: Curt Newton, Leslie Cokora, Chris Perrin, Jill Stoner, Kevin Ramsey, Linda Wheeler, Dave Fish ('77 King), Crystal Bivens ('77 Queen), Donna Bandeko ('76 Queen), Stan Matheny ('76 King), Jean Keller, and Gary Larimore. Rothchild'' performed for Prom '77. 86 SPIRIT The court members (obove) Curt Newton ond Leslie Cokora ore happy as con be at Prom Night, while (below) Dove Fish ('77 Prom King) escorts Jill Stoner through the crowd of anxious onlookers. (above) Kevin Ramsey ond Linda Wheeler ore wondering who will moke '77 King and Queen, os (below) the unexpecting '77 Queen, Crystal Bivens, and her escort, Chris Perrin, ore excited about being on the '77 Prom court. SPIRIT 87 The king and queen Start Matheny gives the scepter to Dave Fish and Donna Bandeke presents the crown to Crystal Bivens. King Dave Fish and Queen Crystal Bivens become the highlights of the prom. The eight court members and lost year 's king and queen |Oin in o slow dance. 88 SPIRIT Prom preparation W moy never pass this way ogam ' '77 prom theme, is displayed in the art deportments mural. Art department members Steve Bonk ond Kelly Helmick put the hnol touches on the The stars from the prom '77 picture backdrop glisten in the darkness of the cofete-prom morol before prom night. ha. SPIRIT 89 New voyage ahead for seniors: 1 977 Baccalaureate service Baccalaureate service was held on Sunday, June 5, in the East Campus Gym. Galen E. Russell, Jr. evangelist for St. Paul United Church of Christ, gave the baccalaureate address, using Matthew 7:7-20 as the scriptural basis for his sermon, Bon Voyage. Mr. Russell compared the graduates' beginning of a new period of their lives to a voyage, and everyone beginning a voyage wants to know the terrain they will be traveling. Some kind of navigational system helps find the landmarks and a pilot is needed to take over the controls to avoid troubled waters. Mr. Russell told the '77 graduates to “let Christ be the pilot of your voyage through life. Bon voyage, graduates,-consider well how you begin your voyage of life, because it can surely determine your destination. Baccalaureate service began with a prelude, Jubilance,” by Giovannini, played by the high school Concert Band, directed by Daniel Gannon. This was followed by the processional, “Pomp and Circumstance, also played by the band. Invocation was given by Ronald Van Heukelom of First United Presbyterian Church, and benediction was pronounced by Ralph Cordes of the Second Reformed Church. Scripture was read by Frederick Cramer of Grace United Methodist Church who chose the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 7. The Concert Choir, directed by Donald Valente and accompanied by Rhonda Lisanby, sang two selections: Prayer for Peace by Lojeske, featuring senior Steve Bonk as narrator; and Requiem for the Masses,” by Kirk-man, featuring Brad Stephens as narrator, senior Roger Cox on percussion, and senior Bryan Pape playing the trumpet. Recessional was Grand March From Aida, by Verdi, and postlude was God of Our Fathers, by Claude T. Smith. Just os many of the other groduates, Brian Tucker finds if necessory to adjust his too lorge cop. 90 SPIRIT Anticipotion filled the foces of many of the seniors, just as it did in Pom Jarvis. Top r on long juniors Ron Johnson ond Debbie Taylor leod the senior class into the stodium. SPIRIT 91 Commencement: success based on goals Commencement ceremonies were held at PCHS Memorial Stadium on June 8. Addressing the 658 graduates was Miss Sally Smith, a '63 Pekin graduate and now a member of the Alaska General Assembly. Miss Smith told the graduates, You are all sharing an accomplishment. The point of the evening is not so much what you have done, but what you will do. Success is not measured by the job you have or the money you make. It is measured by the goals you set for yourself and by attaining those goals and by your relationship with the people around you and with your community. Your personal success is only part of your tomorrow. The success of our society is based on your need for others and their need for you. People know that our tomorrow is influenced by your today, and they hope you will use what you have learned to build a better place in which to live. Please accept the responsibility for our future. Get involved! Ronald B. Johnson and Debra Ann Taylor, the two top-ranking junior scholars, led the procession of seniors into Memorial Stadium. Superintendent William Holman presented the class for graduation and Ralph Brower, president of the District 303 Board of Education presented the diplomas. Invocation was given by Daniel E. Hickley of St. Paul United Church of Christ, and Scott R. Johnson of First Baptist Church pronounced the benediction. Music was performed by the PCHS band, directed by Daniel Gannon, and the PCHS Concert Choir, directed by Donald Valente. Cathy Kriegsman makes good use of hair pins to hold her mortarboard. Craig Richards too has trouble bracing his mortarboard against the strong winds during commencement. 92 SPIRIT Senior bond member Kathy Evans, Shelly Ryan, Beverly Dean, and loura Phillips perform for the graduation crowd before commencement begins. Underclass members of the concert bond play Pomp ond Circumstonce os the seniors enter and ore seated for the commencement ceremonies. Concert Choir performs Sing Unto the Lord preceding the graduation ceremonies. SPIRIT 93 □ □ CJ] CJ3 □ cc u a: □ Memories of the difficult homework and the persistent teaching from our freshman year to . . . The understanding, growth, and deep appreciation for all of the efforts put forth to make those things which were once difficult, become easier . . . 94 SCHOOL Class of 1977 As the class of '77 leaves Pekin High, they advance into a new and independent world, but one may recall that the past four years have been very eventful. Nationally, Watergate, the Bicentennial, and the election of a new President headlined the news. The construction of the Everett Dirksen Research Center brought two Presidents to Pekin. The class's two years at West Campus were ones of internal turmoil as the school divided over the Chink” and the Morelli issues. Moving up to East Campus coincided with the opening of the new vocational center, providing countless new opportunities for students. Usual graduation procedures ran into a snag because of Title IX, which decrees that no discrimination should be made on the basis of sex. So, for the first time, males and females wore the same color gown. The winter of their last high school year was the coldest since January 17, 1924, with a low of —25 degrees. Come spring, the class of '77 graduated as one of the largest classes (921 students) that has ever entered Pekin High. 96 SENIORS Senior Class Officers for the '76- 77 school year were (from left to right) Rito Thomas, secretory; Bob Fnedncks, president, Mike Morsch, vice-president; Ston Matheny, treo surer. Aeschliman, Mark Allen, Anne L. Allen, Daniel Ray Allen, Joyce Eileen Ansell, Lesley Joyce Antonio, Constance Gay Ashbaker, William Avery, Wendy Andrae, Valerie Beth Aneloski, Ronald Ray Ayres, John Joseph Baccheschi, Rita Marie SENIORS 97 98 Bailey, Patrick Dyce Bair, Steve Bryan Baldes, Jayme Jill Baliow, Brent McLean Barnes, Dale Lee Bassett, Mark Nelson Basso, Doreen Marie SENIORS Batton, Gregory Tim Balagot, Maria Baker, Charles David Bandeko, Donna Rose Barding, Paula Jean J R Gruggett enjoying her lunch? Bob Wolker and Greg Funk talk about the exciting events of the day. Beal, Brenda Kay Beamish, James William Beard, Patricia Ann Beeney, Mary Bearden, Vickie Sue Beecham, Julie Fern Bearden, Robert K. Beever, Robert Bella, Grayling Benjamin, Cynthia Lynn SENIORS 99 Bennett, Mike George Bennett, Naomi Ruth Beoletto, Kimberly Sue Berry, Mary Ann Even Charlie Brown remembered to pick up hit books on registration day. Berryhill, Clarence Bieler, Mike S. Blackaby, Michael Blazevich, Arthur Brecher, Kimberlee Bredeman, Sherri Lynn Brees, Kathryn Beth Brettholle, Norbert Mory Plunkett it caught practicing her transcendental meditation. Brewington, Daniel Lee Broombaugh, Garry Brown, Charles Brown, James Justin SENIORS 101 Brown, Michael Robert Brown, Phillis Brown, Judith Marie Brown, Larry Alan Brown, Susan Lynn Brunkow, Julie Brown, Richard Kyle Brown, Robert Warren Kim Miller and Chene McNeely ore pretty excited about family living cla� . 102 SENIORS Butler, Carole Sue Butler, Dave Colmes, Gregory Scott Camden, Duane Allen Butler, Rick Allan Buzick, Richard Allen Campbell, Mark Candler, Laura Rae SENIORS 103 Bob Forden can t decide between ketchup Of mustard for his lunch. Chitwood, Robin A. Christen, Joan Aleen Cove, Lynda Denise Chasco, Jill Theresa Christiansen, Paul Churchill, William Cihla, Daniel Thomas Clark, Cheryl Lynn Barb Wrtn ond Cheryl Clark sit on their favorite traditional register. — Clarkston, Althea Lisa Clemons, Diana Sue Cline, Kevin Ray Coats, Patti Marie SENIORS 105 106 Coffman, Julie Ann Coleman, Colleen Marie Colson, Rebecca Conlin, Marlene Ann Connell, Gaye Lynne Connor, Steve Chris Cooper, Debra Lynn Cooper, Steven Ray Copelen, Kathy A. Cox, Roger Michael SENIORS Crick, Annette Marie Crigger, David Crum, Carole Lynn Cunningham, Cindy Sue Mr KokK«II demonstrates to Jim W.dby and Lynn Ogle some of the techniques of graph orts. Jeff Abernathy puts the final touches on his Type composition for graphic arts. Davis, Debra Sue Deal, Linda Sue SENIORS 107 Dave Hout and Craig kasden tinker in electronics class. 108 SENIORS Denning, John Alan Deppert, Curtis Dean Dean, Beverly Agnes Decker, Sherry Lee DeFoer, Charles Lee DeGroot, Donald Gene Dehmlow, Cheryl Raye DeJaynes, Lori Linn Mark Gilbert gets the exoct measurements in drafting class. DeSanctis, Lori Lee DeVault, Kelly Renee Dever, Patrick Dickson, Scott Allen Downer, Jeffrey Downey, Carrie Lynn Doud, Kimberly Jean Dover, Dale Alan Doxstader, Scot Alan Drake, Jim SENIORS 109 110 Ehrett, Dirk Patrick Elliott, Donna Eddy, Rebecca Lynn Emerson, Tim Jay SENIORS Emmons, Donald Howard Jrv Engel, Robert Alan Englebrecht, Teresa Edwards, Margie Esteppe, Nola Jean Evans, Cathy Lynn Everett, Debra Denise Everly, Paul Andrew Ewen, Teresa Faster, Brenda Mf Tom Hohulin poses for archery class? SENIORS 111 Feicke, James Franklin Feilner, Deborah Kay Feldhaus, Richard Ferguson, Wendy Brian Hexamer feel the pom of the opposition tackles. Foote, David Roy Ford, Steven Karl 112 SENIORS Fornoff, Rick Alan Friedrich, Chris Friedrich, Deanne Friedrich, Robert Fryman, Rick Wayne Funk, Greg Lee Ross Newberry and Kevin Hutchison aren't too pleased about having to leave the library. Funk, Susan Marie Furchner, Machel Marie Gagnier, Jeffrey Gardner, Julie Ann Gardner, Kimberly Gargus, Roy William SENIORS 113 Garlish, Terry Lee Garner, Shane Lynn Ghidina, Pamela Sue Gibson, Lisa Susan Giosta, Paula Marie Gisi, Patricia Ann Geier, Caryl Ann Gent, Cheryl Glasgow, Kim Glass, Charles Henry Gloria, Rolando 114 SENIORS Gobbel, Randall Allen Darr«n Bold pray tor on A on hi English •■am Tim Kolloy otmlt vot«r� in Amtnton government ckm mock •lection. Gore, Orville Allen Gore, Ronald James Gottman, Bonnie Sue Gouliard, Lorry Gayle V. Godbey, Donetlo Gail Golan, Kim Mane Gorman, Mary Megan Gorsage, David James Gray, Bridgette Green, Michelle Marie SENIORS 115 Grugett, Justine Rose Guile. Teresa Jean Phil Elson starts another experiment. Hackney, Starla Charle Hafliger, Kevin Lee Hale, Tony Lowell Hall, Judith Ann Halstead, Lisa Jo Ann Groves, Linda Jo Groves, Nancy Gail Hacker, David Lawrence Haajanen, Jyrki Hagen, Deborah Sue SENIORS Hommond, Mark Edwin Hompe, Kurt Stirling Hanapel, Patricia Ann Hapke, Mark William Harley, Wayne Robert Harlow, Brenda Kay Harms, Scott Allen Harmon, Jeanne Marie SENIORS 117 Hayden, Robert Haynes, Debora Denice Hebner, Gregory Albert Heilman, Brett Henderson, Suzanne Rae Henry, Rickey Helman, Kristi Ann Henderson, Judith Ann Cheerleaders take a ride in a late model Chinkolet during Homecoming events. 118 SENIORS Heppner, Doreen Lynn Henry, Valerie Ann Sousaphones become collectors of all the band's loose items Hering, Linda Rea Hermes, Mary Elizabeth Higginson, Jeffrey Hild, Robin Alan Hillyer, Mary Hilst, Linda Marie SENIORS 119 Debbie Corter and Kim Brecher prepare for another day in child care class. Hindman, Rebecca Ann Hobbs, Trena Hodgson, Randall Mark Hodgson, Scott Neil 20 Hohimer, SENIORS Michael Dane Holland, Connie France Howard, Sharon Mae Howdyshell, Larry Dean Hoyle, Barton Eugene Hranka, Margaret Rose Howdyshell, Wendell Hoyle, Aaron Edward Huber, Christel Huddleston, Ronald Hutchison, Kevin Innis, James Stephen Johnson, Donna Johnson, Patricia Ann Jones, Michael Evan 122 SENIORS Jones, Robert Kevin Irwin, Darrell Wayne Jackson, John Jarvis, Pamela Jean Joestings, Karen Sue Jones, Jerry Alan Jones, Julie Ann Cmdy Cunninghom get down ot the bock to school donee. King, John D. Kinney, Lori Denise SENIORS 123 Knaak, David Wayne Knackmuhs, Timothy Knebel, Cathy Knight, Andrea Lynn K vm W .H •amt mon y at the Courthouse for the Eatfer teait telethon. 124 SENIORS Kovacovich, Cheryl A. Kriegsman, Cathy M. Kruzan, Timothy Ray Lampton, Shari Lynn Lashbrook, Jack Lathrop, Tami Sue Layne, Scott Martin Lemons, Veronica Lynn Lewis, Robert David Landrith, Verna Kay Larson, David Charles Lauss, Charles Eugene Lawson, John Robert Leddy, Michelle Kay Legel, Alan Lee Lewis, Tamora Lynn Lewis, William Arthur SENIORS 125 126 Lietz, Timothy Joseph Lighter, Christy Lynn Logsdon, Tommie Lynn Logsdon, Tina Dianne Lohnes, Terri Sue Long, Lee Roy Long, Vicki Carol SENIORS Look, Valerie Ann Lounsberry, Dawn Lucas, Terry Lucy, Keeley Lee Ann Luft, Lynda Leann Lunsford, Debra Diane Lutz, Karl Eugene Maas, Charles Magee, William Michael Maggart, Dena Gail Malavolti, Kevin Mark Maloney, Bret Jeffory Moneno, Curtis Leo Mansell, Timothy Lee Kevin Mortin and Craig Aune play sox at half time. SENIORS 127 Marchetti, Brenda Lynn Marsden, Michael Martin, Robert Curtis Martin, Thomas Joseph Marsh, Corky Lee Martin, Perry Ray Massa, James Patrick Massey, Larry Dean Matheny, Ralph Stanley Mattheessen, Karen Maxey, James William Maxwell, Lisa Ann May, Diana Lynn May, Peggy Rene McClain, Catherine McClister, Ronald Lee Laura Phillip , extemporary speaker for the speech team, prepores for her r ex round. Mayer, Teresa Marie McCarty, Carolyn McDonald, Lori C. McDonough, Sheryl Ann SENIORS 129 130 McGlassen, Michael McKenzie, Quinn McKeown, Mark Edward McKinley, Debora McLeod, Michael Robert McPhail, Karen Lea Melchers, Mark Mason Mellies, Marla Merrill, Bradley Scott SENIORS Mertens, Karen Marie Kathy Long's spring fever makes her think of oil the upcoming tennis matches. Moreland, Alvin Morris, Cathy Jo Lynn Morsch, Michael E. SENIORS Morrison, Melanie Sue 131 132 Mr. Daniels demonstrates an experiment in a law of physics. Mulvey, Julie Munter, Cindy Jane Murphy, Debra Lynn Myatt, Denise Carol Newberry, Ross Eugene Noll, Wendy Diane Norman, Jeffery Edward Norman, Julie Ann SENIORS Oberle, James William Oberle, Kathryn Ann Olds, Debra Sue Oliverius, Lynne J. Oltman, Michael George O'Shaughnessy, Mary Overstreet, Kimberly Ozella, Candice Sue h’s hands up tor Pekin power! SENIORS 133 Paben, Gerald Delano Pape, Bryan Gene Pormenter, Kimmie Avon Patten, Peggy Eileen Those students who wished for snow in '77 got more thon their fair share. 134 SENIORS Steve Kesselmoyer crams for a test between classes. Plesko, Rachel Plunkett, Mary Kay Powers, Dennis Robert Prather, Gail Ann Phillips, Ellen Marie Phillips, Laura E. Pollitt, Bobbi Pothoven, Jane E. Preston, Ricky Alan Prine, Brenda Fay SENIORS 135 Starry-eyed Ray Schaub complocently looks over the situation. Pritchett, Cynthia Pryor, Darrell LeRoy Pulfer, Eldon Charles Radford, Debra Lynn Pryor, Theresa Debra Psinas, Gary Stephen Raker, Robert Adam Ramsey, Randy Howard Ray, Taryn lynette Redding, Crystal Elain Rath, Robert Ray, Rebecca Eileen Reed, Susan Jane Reeise, Louis Ervin Reid, Becki Lynn Reid, John Brian Vol Kegley portray? Coach Venton in the cheerleader slut during Homecoming Richards, Craig Scott week Richardson, Wintfred SENIORS 137 138 Roberts, Brent Russell Ruch, Beth Ann Robbins, Vicky Lynn Russell, Elizobeth Ann SENIORS Ryan, Shelly Ann Rynerson, Richard D. Sabala, Veronica Ann Sommo, Michael Allan Sams, Vicki Dianne Curt Manene is stumped by a mochine drafting problem. Sanders, Cindy Sandrock, Kay Lynnette Chris Wood shows his style ot the Y. pool. Schappaugh, Greta D. Schappaugh, Karla F. SENIORS 139 Schaub, Raymond Herman Schlag, Linda Sue Carol Kerley and Winifred Everhart study outo occupations in cose an emergency ever arises. Schott, Jodi Ellen Scott, Cindy Ann SFMOPS Schmidt, David Scott Schnitker, Kelly Lynn Dave Gorsoge studies his mochine drafting. Schott, Debbie Lynn Schoenbein, William Selby, Steve Lee Setlech, Paul Delano Sevier, Lynne Marie Shanklin, Linda Sharp, Gene Lee Shaw, Donna Lee Shea, James Philip Shehorn, Cathy Ann Shelabarger, Neal Clay Shepard, Karen Shipman, Sallie Jean Sipka, Eddy J. Sisler, Theresa Louise Skaggs, John William SENIORS Sisk, Patricia Ann Sisler, Clarence A. 141 142 Slater, Penny Lynn Smith, Alan Jay Anna, Kathy, and Kelly come and get it at the Latin Club picnic. Smith, Cindy Ann Smith, Gregory Alan Smith, Jennifer Lynn Smith, Rose Marie Smith, James Mertain Smith, Steven SENIORS Snyder, Beth Snyder, Ron Sonderman, Loretta Kay Steckmann, Eric Karl Starkweather, Dora L. Squire, Frank T. Stallwitz, Robert J. Steffens, Patti Jo Steger, Jill Susan Steingraber, Sandra K. Stockert, Michelle Stone, Janet Sue Stoner, Joseph M. Strasser, Carrie Lynne Strickfaden, Brad R. Sue Pryde practices for the upcoming speech tournament. SENIORS 143 Stropes, Matthew J. Strubhar, Scott Tom Stuart, Colleen Ann Stubbs, Dwight L. Sturm, Brenda Sue Sudhoff, Sharon E. Svendsen, Janet Rose Svendsen, Kathy Anne Swayne, David Charles Svendsen, Lori Ann Rex Stewart take hi seat? Swearingen, Dale F. Swift, Carrie 144 SENIORS Tarpley, Kenneth Ray Taus, Susan Marie Taylor, Marcia Jane Tegtmeyer, Cynthia R. Dirk Ehrett smiles about something after his lunch. Tharp, Lance Douglass Thies, Maryellen Thomas, Cheryl Kay Thomas, Kelly Oneta SENIORS 145 146 Thomas, Rita R. Thomason, Bruce Allen Thornton, David Norman Thrush, Derek Miles Tilstra, Joel Wayne Timm, Dianna Marie Todd, James Roger Tolley, Tony Lynn Tometich, Roger Bryan Tomlinson, Cynthia L. Trumpy, Cheryl Ann Turner, Michael Lloyd SENIORS Superintendent William Holman introduces the porent of the football players on Parents Night. Wagner, Linda Ann Wahl, Teresa J. Walker, Robert E. Wallace, Jody Lynn SENIORS Tuttle, Cheryl Ann Umholtz, Stewart James Van Shaick, Ruth Carol Vaughn, Lori Lynn Wade, Troy Eugene Wogler, Bryan Lee One of the members of ' Booth'’ plays at the bock-to-school donee. 147 Waller, Jerry Lee Walters, Kathryn Ann Walters, Mark Everett Wamsley, Rhonda Jo Ward, Jodi Doreen Warner, Guy Edward 8 Watson, Dennis Paul Watson, James Brian SENIORS Warner, Julie Marie Watkins, Perry Randall Watson, Laurel Ann Webb, Jeffrey Scott Welch, Deborah Sue Westemeyer, Mark T. Wheeler, Diane Marie Whitley, Pamela Denise $(• • Morton and Bruce Mullen. assist Mr Dove Book .n plontono trees on tto c Compyl hill Eost _ Westervelt, Coleen Kay Wheeler, Betty June Whitmore, Laura Wickert, Scott Bradley Wilkins, Jeannine V. Williams, Ann Williams, David M. Williams, Diane Kay SENIORS 149 150 Williams, Diane Lynn Williamson, Gail Diane Wilson, Belinda Ruth Wilson, Craig Scott Windish, Joy Marie Wise, Elizabeth Ann Wolfe, Jasper Lee Wood, Kevin Lea Wooton, David Gene Wren, Barbara SENIORS Wissman, Tania C. Woolard, Howard E. Woosley, David Michael Wrigley, David Raymond Wubben, Teresa Ann Yotty, Christine Lynn Young, Mark Frederick Zaayenga, Trela Lynn Zell, Casandra Sue Zetterburg, Scott Ziegler, Wolfgang Zimmerman, Lori Diane Zuercher, Eric Loren Brenda Sarnes check through paper to be groded. Some o the emotion hown by Pekin fan at the regional botketboll tournament SENIORS 151 Emmons, Ronald William Morris, David Lee Schabatka, Scott Thomas Wurmnest, Jeffry Craig Seniors not pictured Jeffery Abernathy Pamela Fuller Samuel Mansini Manuel Rockhold Dawn Akin Kenneth Gardiner Timothy Martin Robert Roth Teresa Anderson Michael Garrison Kevin McZvoy Georgette Salisbury Russell Armstring Tamera Gasparac Carol McCafferty Jeffrey Schwarz Reba Arnold Ronald Giddens Susan McCloud Mark Schwarz Mark Avery Niles Godsey Walter McQuiston Peter Shaw Lisa Baden Allen Goss Daniel Mertens Erin Sheetz Robert Bailey Cynthia Gossage Russell Meyers Russell Sided Lloyd Baker Cheryl Gray Brenda Mock William Simmons Karin Barnard David Gullex Lori Moore Mario Sin Cindy Bechtel Harold Hasty Collen Morgan Barry Singleton Bonnie Berchtold Regina Hawkins Martin Morris Johnnie Smith William Berger Cindy Hawkins Michael Mueller Robert Smith Danny Berry Darrel Haynes Richard Munsell Thomas Snyder Luciene Bittencourt Keith Hieser Patricia Nagy Timothy Sonderman Tim Blanchard Kevin Hieser Richard Nash Denise Sanders Brenda Bollegar George Hight Warren Nash Robert Sonney Dollie Bolson George Hill Jade Neavear Debbie Spangler Cecilia Born Susan Hobbs Bruce Nimmo Garry Swibold James Bright Jeffery Hoerr Randy Nolen Joan Taylor Debra Bruder Barry Holmes John Norris Robert Taylor Willis Canamore David Hout Timothy O’Brien William Taylor Rod Caulkins Dianna Howard Darren O’edewaldt Deborah Tisdale Brian Coffrin James Howarter Lynn Ogle Tony Tosi Sandra Colson Garland Huff Michael Park Brian Tucker Donna Cranwill Marie Isom Teresa Parrish James Urban Anita Creech Steven Jolly Kevin Patterson Tom Vahle Lori Curtis Christopher Keller Carl Peacock Martin VanHorn Pamela Davis Mark Kemper Glen Peacock Lynne Vaupel Phillip Draffen Mi Sook Kim Joel Petri Penny Vignassi Jerry DuBois Theresa Knox Roy Pitts Mark Vogelsang Craig Easden David Kyle Mark Pollard Hal Waggoner Harley Eades Thomas Larimore Kathy Pollman Timothy Williams Steve Ely Tim Leeper Timmy Potter Lauraine Wilson James Emmons Timothy Lewis Thomas Provenzano Terry Wise Yvonne Eubanks Tracy Lewis Mark Riedlinger Jay Workman Kellie Euteneuer Jill Long Marti Rigney Robert Workman Edward Evans Randle Long Bill Robbins Brenda Foster Daniel Mahoney Mary Robinson 152 SENIORS Abernathy, Teresa Absher, Kerri Ade, Daniel Adkins, Susan Aeschliman, Timothy Ahten, Gregg Alexander, Lisa Alexander, Rhonda Allen, Deborah Althiser, Mark Althiser, Teri Alton, Brian Anderson, Brian Anderson, Denise Aneloski, Robert Asbell, Scott Ash, Howard Ashley, Kimberly Avery, Wendy Bader, Roger Bailey, Sharon Baker, Carol Baker, Jane Bale, Jeff Parent examine drivers education material at East Campus Open House. JUNIORS 153 Foculty ond student council members enjoy the food at student council's back-to-school picnic. Bardwell, Jeffrey Bargar, Jeffrey Barnard, Sheila Barnes, Cindy Barnhart, Jocelyn Barrett, Brooke Barth, Cindy Berwick, Steven Baumgartner, Sandra Baxter, Jeffrey Bayard, Beth Bearden, Leslie Becker, Marcia Beeney, Gregory Beeney, Michael Belcher, Gale Bell, John Benefield, Lance Bennett, John Bennett, Teresa Bernath, Robert Berner, Curt Berrard, Diane Berry, James Bianchi, Rene Bieler, Amy Biggers, Ruthie Bivens, Crystal Blackstock, Carol Blair, Linda 154 JUNIORS Bruder, Debbie Bliss, Greg Block, Larry Boldt, Darren Bonnette, Michael Boyd, Donald Bozarth, Ricky Bradley, Linda Bradshaw, Kevin Branchfield, Michael Brantley, Julie Breedlove, Rebecca Brees, Julie Bright, Pamela Brown, Barbara Brown, David Brown, Penny Brown, Phillis Brown, Teresa Brown, Tracy Brownfield, Rebecca Broyles, Samuel Brubaker, Bruce Bruder, Tammie Brunkow, Susan Buckley, Margaret Bundy, Ginger Burson, Darci Bushart, Janet Bushman, Nancy Mr. Lorry William explains the fundamentals of his German class to parents at the East Compus open house. JUNIORS 155 Dan Hetsel takes one last look at his assignment before handing it in. Buss, Thomas Byrd, Dawn Cakora, Leslie Cantrell, Joy Carpenter, Cheryle Carr, Barbara Carson, Robert Cassidy, Donita Cates, Patricia Cather, Lori Chambers, James Charlton, Jerry Cherry, Jami Choi, Yong Chrestenson, David Chung, Ulric Churchill, Lynell Clark, Fredrich Clark, Kimberly Clark, Randall Cloud, Tina Cole, Starletta Collins, James Collins, Joe Colson, Randy Colson, Tammi Cone, Kevin Conklin, Nicholas Conover, Christina Cook, Rebecca 4 Cook, Sean Coon, Bobbi Cornwell, Annette Counterman, Bret Courtright, Kendall Courtright, Monica Covington, Kevin Covington, Tonya Coziahr, Daniel Crawford, Tammy Creech, Christopher Crisman, Terry Crist, Brett Cross, Lowell Crouch, Lisa Culp, Keith Cummings, Daniel Cunningham, Mark Cvik, Cheryl Dains, Frances Daly, Kathleen Davidson, Charla Davis, Debra Davis, Deborah Davis, Kim Davis, Tamra Davis, Thomas DeBoer, Dirk Delahunt, Dennis Dell, Kathleen Delzell, Debra DeRosa, Phillip Diamond, Ronald Diegel, Jody Diekhoff, Tona Diller, John Diveley, Cheryl Doering, Kenneth Dolen, Nancy Dorethy, Joy Dowell, Vernon Downer, Debra Downey, Kassie Doyle, Robert Dringenberg, Tammy Dudley, David Duez, Roxanne Dunn, Janice JUNIORS 157 I could hove sworn there was a home game tonight!'' says David Woodruff to James Duchnowski. Dupage, Michelle Earhart, Leland Eastabrook, Diane Eaton, James Eddy, Pamela Eggemeyer, Dennis Eggena, David Eitenmiller, Susan Elson, Philip Emmons, Donald England, Thomas Epkins, David Erbe, Susan Ercegovich, Denise Evans, Dawn Evans, Jeffrey Evans, Lee Evans, Tonya Evans, Willa Everhart, Winifred Ewell, Dennis Fabry, Kimberly Fahnders, Donald Farden, Robert Farson, Rhonda Farrow, Ronald Fawer, Lynne Fazzino, Helena Feger, Thomas Feicke, Timothy 158 JUNIORS Ferguson, Bonnie Ferguson, David Ferguson, Linda Filarski, Tony Filley, Robert Fischer, Cheryl Fish, David Flack, Linda Flairty, Kimberly Flynn, Jon Flynn, Kathy Flynn, Tamra Poland, Maria Fornoff, Brian Fornoff, Debra Foulks, Cindy Fouts, David Frazier, Diane Frazier, Marsha Frederick, Anthony Friedrich, Debra Friedrich, Phillip Frost, James Gambetti, Michael Gardner, Anne Gardner, Bonnie Garls, Brian Garrard, Diane Garrison, Ronald Gasparac, John The Noteables.'' one of Pekin's 1977 additions to the music department, performs for a West campus assembly. 159 JUNIORS Gay, Darren Gay, Lori Gentry, Bret German, John Gianessi, Donna Gibbs, Donald Giddens, Rhonda Gifford, Elaine Gilbert, Michael Gill, John Gisi, Donald Glass, Jim Glass, Steven Godby, Kenneth Goodale, Diane Goodwin, Daniel Goodwin, Elizabeth Goodwin, Kathleen Goss, Jody Gossage, Barbara Graffis, Kevin Grant, Julie Grapperhaus, Christie Gray, Lori Greener, Jay Grewey, David Grigsby, Teresa Grimes, Bryan Grimes, Thomas Grugett, William Grunloh, Susan Gulbrand, Barbara Haas, Edward Hadfield, Cynthia Hadsall, John Hahn, Darla Hall, Timothy Haller, Tracy Hallberg, Karin Halpin, Melinda Halstead, Lori Halstead, Martin Hammond, Timothy Hanback, Judy Hancock, George Handegan,Joy Hanson, Thomas Harmon, Michael 160 JUNIORS Harmon, Robert Harms, Jane Harris, Keith Harris, Lynne Harris, Nancy Hartman, Edward Hartnett, James Hartnett, Polly Harvey, Lisa Hasty, Diana Hasty, Marshall Hauser, Duane Havens, Ronald Hawkins, Darren Hayden, Debra Hayes, Allen Hazen,John Heberer, Earl Hebner, James Hedden, Lura Heffren, Lori Heflin, Glenda Heisel, Daniel Heitzman, Bradley Helmick, Kelly Helmig, Lori Henderson, Greg Henderson, Rochelle Henderson, Wendy Herbig, Tracy With o tolemn expression, Benny Gottmon munches on a tenderloin. Jeff Stoner ond Lisa Hosier gaze down the Leeway. JUNIORS 161 Hermes, Donald Hessling, Lucille Higginson, Craig Hillman, Brenda Hillyer, Londa Hilst, David Hilst, Kathleen Hilst, Leslie Hinkle, Mark Hoak, Rebecca Hobson, Lincoln Hockaday, Kenneth Hodgson, Jeff Hoehn, Randa Hoehn, Shawn Hoerr, Jean Hoffbuhr, Janine Hoffman, Connie Hohimer, Debbie Holler, Rick Holmes, Garry Holmes, Holly Homerin, James Hopkins, Lu Horchem, Christopher Hosick, Robert Howard, Helen Howard, Jeff Hoyle, April Hoyle, Michael Jeff Trimble, Tippy, and Lynn Wolfe all get ready for curtain time of Kiss and Tell. “If a man does not keep poce with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer ... HENRY DAVID THOREAU Gibbs, Donald Huntley, Brad Huskison, Lee Hutchinson, Michael Hyatt, Tamara Irwin, Bret Jackson, Lee Janssen, Ricky Jarvill, Craig Jeffrey, Joy Jenkins, Kathleen Johannes, Holly Johns, William Johnson, Gary Johnson, Patricia Jones, Adella Jones, Ellen Jost, Larry Juchems, Jody Juchems, Kimberly Kagey, William Kares, Patti Kasley, Kathryn Kasley, Mary Kautz, Mary Keas, Donna Keen, Diana Keen, Donna Kegley, Valerie It your onswer to question 8 the some os mine? asks Denise Ercegovich of Dave Epkins. Keller, Jean Kelley, Diana Kelley, Gary Kelsey, Sherrie Kendall, Mary Kennedy, Karen Kenney, Steven Kerley, Carol Kesselmayer, Steven Keyser, Laura Kinsey, Shelley Kirkbride, Melinda Kitchell, Robin Kline, David Koch, Holly Koetter, Irvin Koppelman, Craig Kramer, Timothy Krause, Denise Kurz, Cathy Kyle, Douglas Lafond, Robert Lamberson, Carmen Lanhardt, Karen 164 JUNIORS Larimore, Gary Lash, Barbara Lash, Debra Lauss, Rose Laws, Rodger Lawson, Debra Layne, Christy Leaver, Monica Leeper, Virgil Legel, Rhonda Lemons, Clint Lester, Michael Lewis, Kimberly Lewis, Luther Lewis, Rebecca Lighter, John Lighter, Kimberly Lindsey, Lisa Lingerfelter, Timothy Lister, Carl Little, Sandra Litz, Randall Livingstone, William Lofton, Duane Lohnes, Scott Long, Bradley Long, Dorothy Long, Terry Look, Karla Look, Kreigh Louwers, Gloria Luft, Julie Luster, Lori Lutz, April Lutz, Joel Lutz, Mary MacNeil, Michael Maggart, Alan Malavolti, John Mallon, Donald Marchetti, Joseph Mariuzza, Teresa Martin, Kevin Martin, Stephen Martin, Terri Maskel, Dawn Masters, Randy Matthews, Mark JUNIORS 165 May, Lauri Mayberry, Valerie McAvoy, Heidi McCafferty, Connie McClanaHan, Ronnie McClanahan, Steven McClister, Michael McClure, Angela McDaniels, Brenda McDonough, Timothy McDuff, Randy McFeron, Michael McGlasson, Judy McKay, Rose McKinley, Janet McLeod, Steven McMahon, Mark McMillan, Kenneth McMullen, Timothy McNeely, Cherie McQuiston, Sam Meints, Sally Mellies, Marla Mertens, John Meyer, William Meyers, Monica Meyers, Therese Miller, Debra Miller, Shelly Milner, Jacquelyn Diana Keen copies off her classmates? Hope McClure is very dissatisfied with her Dr. Pepper 166 JUNIORS English 5A students, Rori Petri and Mark Cunningham try to build from som«on« else' instructions in a descriptive writing exercise. Moats, Steven Moehle, Valerie Moewe, Patricia Monge, David Monge, Debra Monge, Melanie Monn, Mark Montgomery, Dale Montgomery, Patricia Monti, Shelley Moore, Craig Moore, Lisa Moorhouse, Judith Morgan, Sandy Morris, Melody Morris, Teresa Morrison, Michael Moser, Douglas Moser, Jeffrey Mullenix, Bruce Murphy, Rene Musgrove, Antonia Myers, Martha Myers, Rebecca Narr, Roberta Neavear, Sherry Newton, Curtis Nichols, Frederica Nichols, Marietta Nieman, Joellen JUNIORS 167 Null, Gail Null, Margaret Oates, Joy Oberle, Janice Oenning, Katherine Ogle, Lee Ann Oliverius, Mark Osborn, David Page, James Park, Leigh Parr, Daniel Patterson, Charlotte Patterson, Kitty Peetoom, Howard Pelletier, Sylvie Perrin, Christopher Peters, Greg Peters, Jeffrey Peters, Troy Petri, Rori Pollard, Donna Pollman, Gary Pool, Michelle Powers, Mark Price, Randall Priest, Vann Pryde, Suellyn Purdy, Vicky Quarello, Debra Quick, Cindy Quinn, Theodore Rademacker, Vicki Ragias, Stephanie Raker, Theresa Ramsey, Kevin Ranney, Paul Rask, Kari Rearden, Mark Redfield, Karen Reed, Timothy Reh, Dawn Reiling, Robert Reno, Richard Renshaw, Wheeler Rice, Scott Riegel, Kurt Rife, Thomas Righi, Gary 168 JUNIORS Tommy Schott discovers how sticky the peonut butter really is. Riley, Robin Rivers, Stacia Robertson, Gail Robinson, James Roby, Teresa Rodgers, James Roeske, Robbyn Roots, Donna Rowell, James Ruch, Rodney Ruder, Sherry Runyon, Mark Ruschmeyer, Lori Rushford, Marcy Russell, Galen Salter, Christine Sampson, Christie Sangalli, Teresa Sansale, Bobby Savage, Lori Schaefer, Matthew Schaich, Robert Schimmelpfenning, Bret Schlottman, Deanna Schmidt, Rebecca Schmidt, Robert Schneider, Jodi Schott, Carrie Schott, Tammy Schrader, Gregory JUNIORS 169 Dexter (Joy Greener) gets ready for the first performance of Kiss and Tell. Phil Elson resorts to on ink filled calculator since his batteries have run down. Schramm, James Schubert, Daniel Schuck, Charles Schultz, Donald Schultz, Gregg Schwener, William Sego, Vicki Seiber, Cynthia Selburg, Donna Sevier, Deborah Sharp, James Shaw, Janet Sheetz, Arlan Shehorn, Cari Shepler, Dennis Sherwood, David Shields, Mark Shirack, Suzan Shreffler, Mark Shue, Bambi Shue, Franklin Sided, Nancy Sieh, Ronald Silotto, Mark Simmons, Rickey Simpson, Kathaleen Singleton, Roger Skaggs, Catherine Skocaj, Michael Slabaugh, Daniel 170 JUNIORS Vernon Dowell finds something very amusing about his homework. Kelly Hagemon enjoys herself at the Latin Club picnic. Sloter, Joseph Sloter, Michael Smith, Alice Smith, Cathy Smith, Diane Smith, James Smith, Jerry Smith, Larry Smith, Mark Smith, Michelle Smith, Scott Smith, Terry Smith, Tina Smith, Vicki Snell, Jill Sombeck, Daniel Sonney, Julie Spangler, Linda Sperry, Robin Spradley, Annette Stachura, Janice Stoker, Timothy Stapleton, Kathleen Starcevich, Susan Stecken, Jill Stedman, Catherine Stephens, Bradley Stewart, Clint Stewart, Rex Stewart, Valerie 172 JUNIORS Stimpert, Craig Stoner, Jill Storey, Steven Strange, Donna Strickfaden, Thomas Strode, Lori Sullivan, Scot Sumner, Russell Sundwall, Joan Svendsen, Eric Swadinsky, Brian Swanson, Charles Swift, Carrie Switzer, Melody Swonger, Ronald Tabor, Theresa Tassart, Kenneth Taylor, Clyde Taylor, Debra Taylor, Marcelynne Taylor, Patricia Taylor, Randolph Tegtmeyer, Dawn Thomas, William Thomason, Julie Thompson, Chester Tibbs, Mechelle Todd, LaDonna Tomlinson, Pamela Toth, Jeffrey JUNIORS 173 Trimble, Karen Turney, Terry Tyler, Janine Udry, Ann VanDerveer, Denise VanDuker, Clyde VanDusen, John VanDusen, Kevin VanNote, Christine Vaupel, David Vedas, Douglas Venovich, Terri Venturi, Susan Verpraet, Alan Vest, Keith Vignassi, Scott Virden, Debbie Vogel, Betty Vogel, Teresa Vogel, Virgil Voller, James Wagler, Nancy Wallin, Janet Waskowski, Stephen Watson, Robert Watson, Ronald Watson, Steven Weathers, Richard Weghorst, Mark Weiland, Mark Weis, Joseph Westemyer, Linda Wheeler, Linda Whitley, Gail Whitley, Naydene Whitton, Bryan Widby, David Widby, James Wiebler, Michael Wiggins, Pamela Wilder, Melissa Williams, Jeanie Williams, Ronald Williams, Wesley Williamson, Terry Willis, Howard Wilson, Kim Wilson, Lori 174 JUNIORS Jockie Mi liner mumbles to herself about the new heavy textbooks. Surely Susie Jones isn't thinking about “The Americon Consumer, is she? Wilson, Sally Windish, Karen Wineburner, David Wolf, Fred Wolf, Tim Wolfe, Lynn Wolter, Leslie Wood, Christopher Wood, Danny Wood, James Wood, Lisa Wood, Roberta Woodruff, David Woolard, Delores Workman, Sheri Wright, Ivy Wright, Matthew Wurmnest, Tamra Wyatt, Deborah Wys, Jill Wys, Richard Wys, Sue Yavorshak, Donald Young, Jody Young,John Zeka, George Zimmerman, Sharon Zimmerman, Timothy JUNIORS 175 Juniors look ahead to their senior year The class of '78 was born during the year John F. Kennedy was elected. The Junior Class's childhood was spent during the '60’s, a decade of the controversial Vietnam War, flower children, and birth of the new morality. Shortly before the Juniors' arrival at PCHS, they saw Nixon ousted from the office of the presidency. Soon after, they witnessed the unseating of their own West Campus principal, Ray Morelli, in a scandal sometimes referred to as Pekin’s Little Watergate. '78ers also made history, but on a smaller scale. Two Juniors performed in the contest play Acting Lessons, which took first in district and sectionals and ninth in state. Swimming competition saw a member of this class accomplish one of the top ten times in the 100 yard butterfly in the state. The 4-H Key Award, the highest 4-H award, was this year presented to a Junior, and for the first time ever, the Junior class took the trophy for the best Homecoming Skit. The class of '78 entered smaller for the first time in recent years, with an enrollment of 875 compared to that of the previous class with 920. Junior clot officers for the 7b- 77 school year were (from left to right) Lon Halsteod, secretory; Jamne Hoffbuhr, treasurer; Sue Venturi, vice-president; and Gary Lonmore, prtMkfll. 176 JUNIORS Mr Wilton, mochme shop advisor, explains why Rob Workman had o problem replocmg a Teresa Webb and Debbie Brown wail patiently for the bus to leave missing part Juniors not pictured Andrew Anderson Anthony Fields Fred Bennett David Fike Tracy Berry Randall Foote Gene Blake Michael Fryman Russel Blake Lorn Garmann Angela Blakesley Roger Giles Lori Blazevich Joe Goodin Nelson Boyer Martin Gould Michael Brown Scott Hamblin James Cody John Harris John Crawford Dennis Hatcher Brian Davis Brad Herbig Kevin Dougherty Richard Hobbs Becky Emmons Trena Hobbs Terry Hodge Darren Parrish Martha Hughes Drusilla Penwell Valerie Joggers Mark Phillips Ronald Johnson Rick Potts Susan Kracht Terry Potts Cindy Lairson Jamie Prince June Martin Elaine Robinson Floyd Matthews Mary Saksefski Richard May Nancy Scogin Louis McCloud Michael Strickler Joyce McEldowney LaDella Sutterfield Tammy Miller Vickie Tracy Sandra Park Roger Umholtz Richard Zorens JUNIORS 177 Class of The sophomore class of '79 came into existence the same year the U.S. launched their first manned spacecraft into orbit, 1961. Since then, the sophomore class has seen the space program make progress which includes putting a man on the moon and a space craft on Mars. This class of '79 has made progress, too. The end of their sophomore year marks the midpoint of their high school years. Sophomores will be starting a new style of school life at East Campus just as the country will also be starting a new life with the newly-elected President Jimmie Carter. Both will be making important decisions concerning their future and the future of America and the world. 178 SOPHOMORES Abernathy, Diane Alessi, Theresa Acker, Janet Alexander, Renee Allred, Tami Althiser, Lynn Alton, Wanda Anderson, Kathy Anderson, Terry Andrews, Scott Angle, Francina Anglen, Charlotte Antonini, Diane Antonio, Kristi Archdale, Kimberly Armstrong, John Artman, Bennie Asbell, Sheila ■boh ________________________- West Campus students cross the circle drive to ond from the English building between closses. SOPHOMORES 179 Ayres, Craig Babb, Carl Baden, Pamela Baechler, Leeann Bailey, Renee Bair, Jeannine Baker, Kimberly Baker, Sandra Ball, Mark Banks, Debra Banks, Donna Bardwell, Scott Bargmann, Kristi Barnes, Michael Barr, Matthew Bartels, Steven Basso, Dianne Baxter, Anthony Beal, Janis Beasley, Richard Bee, Erma Beeney, Curtis Beeney, Kathy Beever, Marian Begeman, William Behrends, Durinda Belcher, Donna Belcher, Phil Benefield, Lyle Benefield, Rebecca I know there's no film in that Comoro. soys Dione Antonini, but Scott Crum tokos no West Compos lunch hours produce oil kinds of interesting expressions, chances. 180 SOPHOMORES Benker, Patricia Bennett, Gail Benson, Cathy Berchtold, William Berkshier, Gary Bernshausen, Ermerson Bessler, Robbin Best, Renna Biesinger, Douglas Biggs, Tom Bilynsky, Bohdanna Black, Susan Bland, Chester Blaskowski, Laddie Bode, Jill Boerger, Gaylene Bogart, Laure Bolam, Kathleen Boldger, Judith Bollinger Dorothy Bolson, Melvin Bottin, Linda Bouris, Perry Bowman, James a Breeden, le°nn SOPHOMORES 181 .. • 7t4T ' A . • -� • f w ■ - During mild weoth.,, th. Ctrl, drive b«om„ a te.r.f.c plot, lor West Campus stud.M, .o enjoy then favor,te foods. Breedlove, Jeffrey Brees, Karen Brock, James Brock, Sandra Broombaugh, Charles Brown, Debra Brown, Jane Brown, Kevin Brown, Steven Brown, Virginia Bryant, Vicki Buck, April Buley, Sarah Burch, Jackie Burgard, Tom Burise, Lynda Burke, Robert Burke, Steven Busby, Kevin Bussone, Timothy Byrd, Annette Byrns, Thomas Callaway, Glenda Callaway, Judith Calvert, Ronald Calvin, Alvin Camden, Dale Campbell, Kevin Canada, Nancy Canida, Lance 182 SOPHOMORES Cannon, Earl Carpenter, Thorsten Carson, Jody Carson, Teresa Cash, Donna Cates, Dorene Caulkins, Marla Chance, George Childers, James Chism, Mark Clagg, Kenneth Clarida, Dalla Clark, Carmela Clark, John Clemons, Allen Cluck, Susan Cochran, Terry Coleman, Kathleen Collins, Artice Conklin, Tracie Conkling, William Connell, Gwen Connor, Russell Connor, Theresa Cook, Jodi Cook, Thomas Cooney, Craig Cooper, Lynne Cooper, Patricia Cooper, Teresa Cooper, Tim Copeland, Deborah Corbitt, Elizabeth Cornwell, Gene Cornwell, Jody Coryell, Randy Cosner, Barrie Cottingham, Mark Cox, Gail Cox, Terry Coziahr, Randy Creech, Deborah Creech, Gregory Crick, Diane Crisler, Kenneth Crocker, Steven Crum, Nancy Crum, Scott SOPHOMORES 183 Curtis, Angleo Curtis, Kevin Dofforn, Mark Dagit, Lori Daly, William Darnell, Rhonda Davis, Dawn Davis, Jeffrey Davis, Kelly Davis, Lori Davis, Robert Davis, William Dean, Gail Deboer, Sandi Defrates, Jerry Degroot, Jay Dellert, Jean Denning, Mark Derenzy, Freddy DeVault, William Dever, Julie Diegel, Donna Dini, Thomas Dinquel, Elise Dinquel, Paul Diveley, Danny Doerr, Lisa Doren, Kurt Dorland, Mark Dorsett, William A moment of pensive study for Casey Harris, sophomore, stopped between classes in Bob Singleton checks out the West Campus library shelf for motorcycle information, the Leeway. 184 SOPHOMORES $ cessno Sophomore Scott Schepler is photographed beside his favorite mode of transportation, an oirplone. Scott is working on his private pilot's license. Downey, David Draher, Thomas Dublin, Kelly Duchnowski, James Dudley, Connie Dudra, Todd Dugger, Bradley Dunker, Michael DuPage, John Durbin, Paul Durbin, Steve Eaglen, Terri Easden, Susan Eaton, Wilma Eckstein, Ann Eddy, Steven Eggena, Lori Ehrich, John Eldert, Bradley Ellington, Barbara Elliot, Bruce Elson, Kenneth Emmons, Donna Engel, Carl Erps, Brian Erxleben, Catherine Estes, Charles Ethridge, Laura Evans, Charles Evans, Jack SOPHOMORES 185 Evans, Susan Ewing, Ricky Fabry, Jeffrey Fabry, Tammy Faichney, Eric Faichney, Scott Farson, Christal Farson, Donna Farson, Jodie Feaster, Randy Fields, Regina Fiessinger, Laurie Filarski, Connie Fink, Theresa Fischer, Kenneth Fitzgerald, Betty Fitzgerald, Veronica Flowers, Paul Flynn, Mark Folsom, Gail Foss, Wayne Fouts, Cecil Frazell, David Friedinger, Mark Friedrich, Keith Fryman, Donald Fuller, Connie Funderburk, Terry Gaitros, Ronald Gale, Wayne Galvin, Mark Gard, Clifton Gardiner, Ricky Gardner, Terry Gargus, Carla Garland, Cheryl Garls, Michelle Garner, Dale Gebhardt, Lori Geier, Charles Geier, Raymond Gentry, Denise Gianessi, Brenda Gibson, Elda Giles, Brenda Gladson,Lynn Glasgow, Shari Glass, Teresa 186 SOPHOMORES Godby, Tab Golan, Kay Golden, Barbara Golianis, James Goodin, Ricky Gordon, Cathy Gorman, Erin Gosnell, Dennis Gosnell, James Gottschalk, Debra Gragert, Frank Graham, Pamela Grant, Jerolyn Grap, Kimberly Graves, Darrell Gray, Ronda Gray, Terry Green, Jean Green, William Griener, Jeanne Griffin, Colleen Griffin, Michael Gschwend, Charlotte Guerra, Anna Guidotti, Scott Gulley, Janet Habberfield, Mary Hacker, Gregory Hafliger, Kellie Hageman, Kelly Sophomore Rick Lawson, Skip Penning, Greg Morri ond Duane Zehr check over some photos in dass. SOPHOMORES 187 Although senior Jim Inms tugs with oil his might, sophomores pull ahead in the Homecoming tugs of war ' battle. Hales, Mary Hall, Rose Hamson, Patricia Hancock, Teresa Handegan, Robert Hannan, Matthew Hansen, Kirsten Hansen, Reed Hardin, Dana Harris, Alex Harris, Casey Harris, June Harris, Kimberly Harris, Peggy Hartnett, Jamie Harvey, Amy Hosier, Dana Hasty, Robert Hasty, Timothy Hatcher, Cathy Hayes, Kimberly Hayes, Susan Hayn, Patricia Haynes, Timothy Hays, Delores Heberer, Margaret Heberer, Richard Helm, Earl Heltzel, Joni Henderson, Kenneth 188 SOPHOMORES Henry, Pomelo Hentz, Sherrie Hercreg, Robert Hessling, Joseph Heword, Julie Hibberd, Les Hickman, Delbert Hickman, Mark Hill, Dollie Hill, Jonathan Hillyer, Kenneth Hilst, Ronald Hindahl, Melody Hobbs, John Hobbs, Kapina Hobbs, Keith Hoerr, Keith Holeman, Gail Holeman, Russell Holland, Michelle Homerin, Richard Hornbock, Vicki Howell, June Howell, Richard Hoyle, Lisa Hranka, Anna Huddleston, Clay Hundemer, Kelly Hurt, Shannon Huse, Fred Some Wen Campus students wait for Mr. Chobanian to turn his heod the other direction before going ahead. One of the mony new fods seen at Pekin this yeor. SOPHOMORES 189 Thete West Campus girls don't look too upset obout having to weor their heavy coots so early this fall Hutchison, Curt Hutter, Dorothy Innis, Dale Irvin, David Isom, Shirley Jackson, Jeanie Jackson, Joseph Jackson, Randy Jackson, Scott Jamirson, Sharon Jenkins, Laura Jennings, David Jewell, John Jewell, Thomas Joesting, Julie Johannes, Lesa Johnson, Kelly Johnson, Lorrie Johnson, Mary Johnson, Maureen Jones, Karey Jones, Rebecca Jost, Laura Juchems, Lee Justus, Robert Kaebel, Kelly Keith, Susan Kelsey, Gary Kennedy, Kathleen Kerley, Darlene 190 SOPHOMORES Keyes, Flint Kiefer, Christy King, Pamela Kinney, Jack Kisner, David Klein, Barbara Knackmuhs, Michelle Knebel, William Knoblauch, Cheryl Koch, Greeley Koppelman, Mark Kraft, Cheryl Kramer, Pamela Kreps, Lyndal Kuhn, Paul Lafond, Susan Lanhardt, Lisa Lauss, Rebecca Lawrence, Mary Lawson, Eric Lawson, Teri Leddy, Brent Lemons, Valorie Leuthold, Neil Lhamon, Traci Lickiss, Jeff Lindberg, Russell Lindsey, Denise Lippert, Richard Litz, Jeanne Loberg, Robin Logsdon, Dave Logue,Jack Logue, Kimberly Lohnes, Margo Long, Kelly Lounsberry, Danelle Lovett, Steven Lowe, John Lowe, Walter Loy, Robin Luft, Teri Lundy, Thomas Lundy, Timothy Lunini, Audri Lutz, Michael Lynch, Timothy Lynn, James SOPHOMORES 191 The Pekinois is o populor topk of conversation over the lunch hours. Lynn, Rosemary Mace, Steven MacNeil, Mary Mahoney, Michael Mahr, Vickie Mallon, Carla Manual, Barbara Marsden, David Marsh, Robyn Martens, Rene Martin, Douglas Martin, Michael Martin, Randy Martin, Teresa Martinez, Karol Martz, Deborah Massey, Richard Massie, Doreen Masters, Terry Matejewski, Jeffrey Mathis, Amy Mattus, Benedict Maxey, Susan Maxwell, Alan May, Teri Mayer, Timothy McAvin, George McAvoy, Lisa McClain, Michael McCoy, Thomas 192 SOPHOMORES McCue, Cheryl McDaniel, Richard McDonald, Marcia McGath, Raymond McGill, Norman McGinnis, Michael Mclntire, Tamara McIntosh, Jayma McKay, Charles McKinley, Dean McKinley, Penny McMahan, William Melchers, Brian Merritt, Randall Meskimen, Robert Meyer, John Michael, Lisa Milam, David Millard, Kelly Miller, Cynthia Miller, Ed Miller, Judith Miller, Rebecca Minoff, Christy Moewe, Elizabeth Monroe, Marilyn Montgomery, Barbara Montgomery, Rex Monti, Christina Moore, Leslie Mory Schof (Cited about the big test because she studied all night for it. Another lunch hour expression was caught in Leeway. SOPHOMORES 193 Morgan, Kameron Morris, Pamela Morris, Randy Morris, Shari Morris, Sharon Morrison, Daniel Morsch, Mark Moussalli, Suzette Mullen, Rhonda Mullenix, Terry Mulvey, Edward Murray, Matilda Myatt, Diane Narr, Timothy Neaveill, Deborah Neeley, Amy Nelson, Barbara Newburn, Jane Newell, Kathleen Newton, Marilyn Nichols, Jeffrey Nichols, Rebecca Noe, Michael Noreuil, Paulette Norman, Andrew Null, Denise Oberle, Michael Oenning, Christine Ogle, Jason Olds, Glenna Over, Mark Overholt, Barbara Overpack, Jeffrey Owens, Ronald Palmer, Janet Parrish, Michael Patterson, Larry Pauley, Andrea Peetoom, David Pelletier, Teresa Penning, Skipper Peplow, Gregory Perino, Bruno Pescaglia, James Peters, Alex Peters, Todd Petrovics, Mary Petrow, Pamela 194 SOPHOMORES Ford or Carter? Stove Sullivan chose one in the student council mock election. Vicky Morr wonders if she remembered to bring her biology assignment along. Phillips, Robert Phillips, Robert C. Pikey, Maureen Pitts, Raylene Platis, Crystal Plunkett, Martha Pogioli, Gregory Pollman, Julie Pope,Joerg Pounder, Robert Powell, Mark Powell, Nemo Preston, Linda Preston, Mary Priest, Mary Proehl, Tafni Prohaska, Michelle Pryor, Lori Psinas, Kevin Purcell, Kristine Guarello, Terry Quinn, Tim Radford, Robert Rahn, Colleen SOPHOMORES 195 Ramsey, David Randall, Deborah Rasbury, Loren Ratledge, Christia Reader, Michael Reali, Martha Reaves, Curtis Redding, Renee Redding, Steven Redmon, Jerry Reed, Brenda Reed, Candace Reed, Carol Reese, Lilly Reinking, Laura Rennau, Becky Reno, Christopher Renshaw, Cecil Rhoades, Connie Rhodes, Paula Richardson, Gregory Richardson, Keith Ridgeway, Stephani Riek, Kyle Rigdon, Michael Riley, Eric Ritchie, Debra Ritchie, Donna Ritchie, Gary Robinson, Jeffrey Girl watching becomes the favorite Leeway postime. What fun is girl watching without the girls? 196 SOPHOMORES Robinson, Maureen Robitski, Brooke Rockhold, Patricia Rogers, Thomas Rollins, Linda Ronsen, Brian Rose, Michael Rowell, Doyle Ruder, Rick Rumple, Michelle Rush, Alan Rush, Tina Rushford, Andrew Ryneorson, Lori Sabala, Dolores Saksefski, John Salisbury, Robyn Samms, Leanna Samms, Leta Samms, Lisa Sams, Steven Sanguedolce, Thomas Sarnes, Brenda Sarnes, Lori Schachner, Kurt Schaefer, Mary Scharwarth, Louis Schaumleffel, Kathy Schlag, Lora Schmick, Melody SOPHOMORES 197 Schoff, Don Schrader, Christie Schrieber, Jeri Schusk, William Schwenk, Mark Schwing, William Scoles, Glen Scott, Lori Scott, Rhonda Seelye, Janet Seidel, Brendan Seiss, Sherry Seitz, Christina Selby, Brenda Selby, Ronald Sexton, Christina Sevier, Thomas Shallenberger, Lisa Shea,Jane Sheets, Michele Sheltan, Nathan Shepler, Scoff Sheppard, Tina Shipman, Sandra V - Mr. CHobomon tells Lori Davis, Vicki Bryant and Tom Dim to use the waste can. Hey you guyslll SOPHOMORES Short, Karen Sided, Jerry Sigler, Anthony Sigler, Kathy Simpson, Michael Simpson, Michael W. Singleton, Jerry Singleton, Robert Sipes, Rodney Slabaugh, Jarry Slusher, Roberta Smith, April Smith, Carol Smith, Denise Smith, Gary Smith, Marcia Smith, Samuel Snider, Cheryl Snyder, Teresa Sombeck, Michael Springer, Mark Springman, Aaron Squire, Kimberly Stallings, Lad Stallwitz, Richard Starbuck, Arthur Starcevich, Tony Stauffer, Michael S.eger, Judy Steinborn, Michael Steiner, Bradley Steinheimer, Kathryn Steinsultz, Alan Stephens, Judith Stevens, Gail Stewart, Joseph Stewart, Marla Stone, James Stothert, Ashley Stout, Melody Stout, Steven Strasser, Stephen Strickfaden, Jody Strode, Todd Stropes, Judith Stumpf, Susanne Sunderland, Thomas Sutton, Donald SOPHOMORES 199 Sutton, Jennifer Sutton, Lisa Sutton, Mark Svendsen, Grant Svendsen, Scott Svendsen, Stephen Swing, Linda Switzer, Marty Swoik, Kevin Tabor, Ronald Talbot, John Tallett, Debra Tassart, Mechelle Taus, Alfred Taylor, George Taylor, Joseph Taylor, Joyce Taylor, Zola Tegtmeyer, Lori Temple, Paula Temple, Sandra Thacker, John Tharp, Jeffrey Theobald, Michael Thomas, Laurel Thomas, Nancy Thomas, Sherry Thomason, Kevin Thomason, Kimberly Thompson, Cynthia Jim Green displays what he learned m Karate Club. Do you believe what I |ust saw? 200 SOPHOMORES The W st Campus laaway has been known to produce all sorts of strange expressions, here are only two cought by a Pekinion photographer s eye. Thompson, Laurie Tibbs, Sheri Tidwell, Jessie Timm, Donna Tisdale, Terry Tittle, Mark Todd, Gregg Todd, Janette Todd, Lorraine Tomlinson, Terry Towery, Kimberly Travis, Janice Trenholm, Christy Tribbett, Karen Trotter, Roy Troxell, Debbie Tucker, Douglas Tucker, Timothy Tull, Richard Uppole, Lonnie Vahle, Bradley Valade, Denise VanLaningham, George VanSchaick, Thomas Vaupel, Debra Veerman, Thomas Verheyen, Teresa Vickers, Marsha Vincent, Marilee Vogel, Lela SOPHOMORES 201 Voll, Cindy VonBoeckman Dan VonBoeckman, Robert Waggoner, Debra Waggoner, Randy Wagle, Donna Wagonmaker, Christy Walker, Phyllis Wallin, David Walls, Karen Watkins, Glenna Watkins, Sara Watts, Steve Webb, Teresa Weber, Brian Weber, Patricia Wehking, Roy Weibring, Michael Weindel, Susan Weis, Jeffrey Weiss, Kevin Welch, Randall Wells, Roger Wenger, Scott Westley, Michael Wheeler, Kenneth White, Linda White, William Whitney, Cindy Whitton, Darla Wilkinson, Lisa Williams, Christine Williamson, Robert Wilson, Denise Windish, David Winters, J. Drake Wiseman, Kenneth Woerner, Terri Wolfer, Carl Wood, Lester Woods, Alan Wrhel, Gregory Wright, Carol Wubben, Deanna Wubben, Denise Young, David Young, Debra Zahn, Charles 202 SOPHOMORES Zetterberg, Eric Ziegenbein, David Zimmerman, Mark Monday morning blahs catch hold of some West Campus students. 'Til bet your locker was never os clean as mine is! Chasco, Christopher Flick, David Fuller, Michael Garber, Kraig Layer, Dave O'Shaughnessy, Kevin Patton, James Runyon, Lori Sandall, Jack Schoonover, Craig Skaggs, Daniel Wrigley, Jonathan SOPHOMORES 203 Donno Bonks, one of Pek.n High s twin twirlers, performs of hoW time. John Austin Ronald Carpenter Jerry Carter Christopher Chasco Coyla Cunningham Ronald Farris David Flick Michael Fuller Kraig Garber Sophomores not pictured Howard Knollenberg Glenda Lalock Steven Layne Robert Langie Dave Layer Perry Lee Owen Miller Anthony Morrison Ricky Mortensen Robin Mortensen Kevin O'Shaughnessy James Patton David Piro Edward Robbins Lori Runyan Bradley Rusterholz Jack Sandall Craig Schoonover Daniel Skaggs David Sonderman Carol Vrell Michael Wallace Teresa Williams Jonathan Wrigley 204 SOPHOMORES li� o Beck doe tome fine boogieing of the Bock-to-School Dance. James Robison, The Birdmon, displays just a few of his awards for his bird carvings. Jim Mas to gets back into the swing of school days of the Bock-to-School Dance. 205 West Campus students do a lot of talking in the Leeway during lunch. Class of ’80 The freshman class has entered West Campus finding some dramatic changes as a result of Title IX. No longer is there a Dean of Girls and a Dean of Boys but a Dean of Freshmen and a Dean of Sophomores. Instead of a Boys Gym and a Girls Gym there is a North Gym and a South Gym. This year’s Freshman class has had a larger academic curriculum than any previous class with the speech classes now open to freshmen for the first time. The freshman class will graduate as the Class of ’80 at the dawn of a new decade. 206 FRESHMEN Abbott, Debbie Abies, Angela Alesandrini, Joseph Alesandrini, Michael Alexander, Mary Allen, Gary Allen, Gerald Allen, Shawn Althiser, Kenneth Altman, Sarah Alton, Joyce Anderson, David Anderson, Lisa Anderson, Merlin Anderson, Richard Antonini, Mark Appleyard, Glen Arnold, James Ashley, Rickey Auld, Jeffrey Babcock, Lis Baccheschi, Lori Bandy, Mary Barbour, Belynda Freshmen spend time studying in the West Compus library. FRESHMEN 207 Bargar, Kelly Barger, LaDonna Barnard, Brad Barnd, SHerryl Barnes, Steve Barr, Sherri Bartley, Lynn Bastion, Charles Bastion, Chris Bates, Tim Baxter, Michael Bearden, Todd Beccue, Lori Beck, Lisa Beeney, Brenda Beeney, George Beeney, Gina Beever, Dave Beever, Denise Beever, Ruth Behrends, John Behrends, Lynn Belcher, Iona Belcher, Vicky Benassi, Darren Benassi, Dave Benda, Stephen Bennett, Rick Beoletto, Lori Berchtold, Jacqueline West Campus girls do their bit for energy conservation in P.E. class. 208 FRESHMEN Vicki Mohr exercises her vote before o West Campus choir practice. Berger, Kathleen Bergerhouse, Michael Bernier, Brad Berryhill, Becky Bianchi, Gina Bianchi, Teresa Biggs, Richard Bilyeu, Mark Bird, Joyce Blackaby, Sonita Blackaby, Wendell Blair, Levon Blake, Jeff Blake, Kenna Bland, Steve Blazevich, Floyd Boehm, Timothy Bolam, Peter Boldt, Patricia Bolen, Doug Bonfoey, Elizabeth Bong, Lori Bouchez, Charlotte Bouris, Keli Bowen, Beth Braasch, Craig Brackney, Rhonda Bradley, Kimberly Brand, Selena Brantley, Janice FRESHMEN 209 Fresh-Soph wrestlers relax after practice. Mr. Chobomon demonstrates that some people never grow up. Breaden, Joe Break, Tina Brecher, Barbara Breeden, Marjorie Brickner, William Broadbent, Lori Brotherton, Roger Brown, Dennis Brower, Mary Brown, Dwayne Brown, Jane Brown, Laurie Brown, Mary Bryant, Shelly Bumbalough, Philip Bundy, Timothy Burbridge, Rodney Burch, Jerry Burks, Steve Burling, Lisa Burris, David Burson, Sue Bushong, Cherie Buss, Laurie Buster, William Butcher, William Butler, Susan Byrns, Marsha Calhoun, Barbara Callaway, Darla 210 FRESHMEN Campbell, Sheryll Candler, Diana Candler, John Contrail, Pamela Carr, Jeffrey Carrick, Margaret Carrington, Brian Carroll, Jill Carroll, Patricia Carter, Randy Carter, Rick Cash, William Cassidy, John Cassidy, Robert Chasco, Patricia Chitwood, Lori Chobanian, Joan Chronic, Gary Clogg, Jeff Clark, Frederick Clayberg, Julie Clayton, Dan Cleer, Diane Coats, London Collins, Joyce Conaway, David Conkling, Kelley Conlin, Daniel Connor, Debi Conover, Kathryn Cook, Danielle Cook, Randy Cook, Robin Cooper, Penny Copelen, Mike Copelen, Troy Cornwell, Gary Courtright, Deanna Courtright, Duane Courtright, Julie Cox, Ricky Coyle, Sue Crawford, Mark Cummings, Steven Cummings, Suzanne Cunningham, Shelly Dalton, Gaye Daniels, Danny FRESHMEN 21 1 Davidson, Charles Davidson, Rhonda Davin, Tracey Davis, Della Davis, Jeri Davis, Karla Davis, Kevin Defoer, Lisa Degroot, Todd Degrush, Kevin Denham, Peggy Denning, Diana Denning, Donald Derosa, Laura Dewitt, Brian Dewitt, Karen Dewitt, Mary Dietrich, Greg Dietrich, Susan Diveley, Dave Doan, Claire Dobson, Michael Dodd, Greg Doerr, Steve Donahue, Kimberly Donaldson, Brent Doureen, Jill Dreher, Daniel Dringenberg, Cynthia Dull, Brenda The Wesf Campus cooks take a few minutes break before lunch line. 212 FRESHMEN P.E. doss lines up the new styles in tennis shoes. Dull, Marvell Dunne, Elizabeth Duthoo, Melanie Dvorak, Danell Dwyer, Kim Eades, Donna Ehrett, Mike Eitenmiller, Kimberly Eitenmiller, Steven Eldert, Julie Elkins, Kellie Ellington, Mark Ellingworth, Meri Ellis, Kim Emerson, Kari Engel, Raymond Ennis, Mark Epkins, Chris Epkins, Lisa Ertmoed, Elaine Estes, Ricky Euteneuer, Tim Eye, Daniel Eye, Dennis Fabry, Mike Fahnders, Elizabeth Farden, Richard Farley, Charles Farlin, Michael Farrar, Patricia FRESHMEN 213 Feltmeyer, Linda Pereira, David Ferguson, James Filarski, Lisa Fisher, Patty Fitzgerald, Rachel Flairty, Lisa Flynn, Douglas Fogal, Mary Fogliano, Kent Fogliano, Kevin Forbis, Tammy Ford, Karen Fornoff, Tracy Fosco, Diana Foss, Karen Foulks, Charles Fraley, Diane Franklin, Calvin Frazier, Kathy Freed, Betty Friedrich, Karen Friend, Scott Frye, Jim Fryman, Anita Fuller, Allen Fultz, Robert Furkin, Mike Gale, Arron Gale, Mary Galvin, Angie Garant, Darlene Garber, Dan Gard, Pamela Gardiner, Terria Gardner, Cynthia Garmon, Kathryn Garrard, Ellen Gebhardt, Gayle Genung, William Gerard, Lisa Ghidina, Cheryl Gibbs, Paul Gibson, Craig Giddens, Roberta Giles, Mary Gillespie, Victoria Gisi, Vikki 214 FRESHMEN Godby, Jamey Goeken, Dec Gold, Mark Golden, Michael Goodin, Jeff Goodrich, Jeff Goodin, Kathy Goodwin, Kelly Goodwin, Deborah Gosnell, Rob Goss, Tammy Graffis, Linda Graham, Carla Graham, Kim Graham, Vicky Grapperhaus, Cindy Gray, Carla Gray, Susan Green, James Green, Rebecca Greene, Kelly Greener, Jeffrey Grover, Dana Grugett, John Gschwend, Tony Hahn, Denise Haley, Kevin Hallar, Lawrence Hollar, Mike Hallberg, Theodore The ballot casting began at West Campus as student council held a mock election. FRESHMEN 215 Catching up on the latest gossip is a favorite Leewoy postime. Hallmark, Tracey Hamilton, Kyle Hamm, Russ Hammond, Lynda Hampe, Joseph Hancock, Tom Hanerhoff, John Hansen, Belinda Hansen, Eric Hardin, Randy Harms, Julie Harper, Camilla Harris, Lisa Harris, Mark Hartman, Beth Hartnett, Mark Harvey, Jay Hosier, Lisa Hasty, Sally Hawkins, Crystal Hayes, Cynthia Hayn, Lisa Haynes, John Haynes, Michael Hozelman, Terry Heberer, Dave Hedrick, Steve Heihs, Shelly Heiple, Jeremy Heitzman, Edward 216 FRESHMEN Helmon, Mike Helmig, Damon Helmig, Holly Henard, Terry Henrichs, Jenny Herberger, Herbie Hering, Kevin Hess, Jody Hester, Melody Hexamer, Jeff Hickman, Teresa Hild, Randy Hill, John Hill, Linda Hill, Lori Hill, Mary Hilst, Jan Hilst, Ju Lee Hilst, Paula Hilst, Steve Hindahl, Teri Hinrichs, Portia Hoak, Jessie Hoak, Luren Hobbs, Albert Hobbs, Charles Hobson, Betsy Hochstetler, Curtis Hodgson, Melanie Holland, Carrie The Wetl Campus library comes in handy for catching up on all the homework. FRESHMEN 217 Student council shows their ideo of o new cheerleoding squad at the student vs. foculty basketball gome. Holler, Deborah Holt, William Holverson, Marcene Hootman, Dawn Hoover, Leia Horchem, Gregory Hornecker, Jeff Horton, Homer Houseman, Cindy Houston, Edward Hout, Darla Howard, Michael Howdyshell, Bonnie Howell, Edward Hudson,Joyce Hudson, Stan Hughes, Robert Hurst, Judy Hutchison, Renee Hutter, Joseph Ibbotson, David Innis, Mary Irvin, Katherine Irwin, John Jackson, Carolyn Jackson, Ronald Jeffries, Karen Jennings, Merry Jobe, Mitchell Johnson, Becky Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Tina Jones, Annette Jones, Dallas Jones, Ellen Jones, Kenneth 218 FRESHMEN Jones, Steve Jones, Timothy Jost, Jon Juchems, Holly Kegley, Kimberly Keller, Pamela Kells, Keith Kemper, David Kerby, Paul Kerley, Grant Kesselmayer, Karyn Kessler, Ken Keyes, Arlan Kielhorn, Lee King, Julie King, Todd King, Virginia Kinsey, Crystal Kirtley, Montie Kline, Kay Kluever, Steve Knoblauch, John Koetter, Kevin Kracht, Charles Krile, Scott Kyle, Michelle Labedis, Joline LaCock, Robin Lamb, Anette Lamb, Elizabeth Langie, David Larimore, Lisa Larry, Janice Larson, Dale Lash, Michael Lashbrook, Mark Latronico, Timothy Lawrence, Marsha Lawson, Michael Lee,Rondo Leeper, Darren Lenaway, Kimberly Lewis, Debbie Lewis, Patricia Lisanby, Kevin Lloyd, James Lock, David Logsdon, Scott FRESHMEN 219 These students look enthusiostic obout the mock election polling going on in the West Campus Leeway Lohmann, Kevin Lohnes, Lori Long, Kimberly Long, Rick Long, Rosemary Look, Leigh Loudermilk, Dale Lucas Connie Luff, Thomas Lundee, Chris Lutz, Matthew Magee, Jerry Malavolti, Jeffrey Malavolti, Stacey Mallinson, Debra Maness, Jerolyn Marchetti, Barbara Mariuzza, Belinda Marshall, Peggy Martin, Karen Martin, Kelley Martin, Linda Martin, Terry Martin, Timothy Martis, Scott Marvel, Alice Mason, Marianne Mattingly, Jana Mattus, Christopher Mayberry, Sheri McAvin, Georgia McCabe, Michael McCarthy, Jennifer McClary, Heidi McClary, Thomas McClister, Bonnie McCloud, Thomas McCombs, Douglas McCrea, Richard McKenzie, John McKinnon, Mimi McLoughlin, Marjorie McMullen, Dawn McPhail, David McQuiston, Wayne Melton, Mark Melton, Patricia Mertens, Sarah Mertens, Steve Messer, Marnita Miller, Christina Miller, Cynthia Miller, Kelly Miller, Phillip Miller, Rodney Minor, Shelly Mitchell, Rhonda Mitchell, Stacy Moehring, Caryl Monn, Thomas Latin club picnic draws a large crowd in '76. FRESHMEN 221 Moore, Brenda Morgan, Harry Morgan, James Morris, Gordon Morris, Gregory Morris, Maryann Morris, Melinda Morris, Michael Morsch, Cassandra Muller, Grant Munson, Lynn Munter, Sheila Murphy, Darcie Murphy, Gregory Murphy, Michael Murphy, Rick Myers, Beth Needham, Nathan Neely, Robert Negley, Karen Nelsen, Mark Nelson, Karen Nelson, Patti Newby, Michael Newton, Cheryl Newton, Pamela Nichols, Jill Nischwitz, Crystal Noe, Christy Norris, Letha Null, David Oberle, Carol O’Brien, Rory Ogle, Thomas Oliverius, Reva Olson, Karen Oltman, Jonathan Oltman, Paul Pape, Bruce Parish, Daniel Park, Carolyn Parkin, Chris Parr, Roderick Parsons, Londa Parsons, Ronda Patterson, Jody Paup, Myrna Percefull, Richard 222 FRESHMEN P.C.H.S. students stock up their hord work only to wotch it loter go up in smoke ot the homecoming bonfire. Perrill, Troy Perrin, Ann Perry, Kenneth Perry, Lori Peters, Laura Peters, Lori Petri, Diane Petrow, Patricia Petty, LeAnn Pfeffinger, Kristie Phillips, Teresa Pierson, Krystiana Piro, Richard Piro, Scott Piro, Valerie Pohlson, Gladys Polk, Rae Pollock, Louie Post, Terry Poston, Diana Potter, Charles Potts, Robin Powell, Roger Prentice, John FRESHMEN 223 Students of P.C.H.S. ore not the only ones given special attention, soys Mrs. Helen Hor-rison, freshman dean. Pritchett, Pamela Prowell, Karen Pryor, Nancy Pulfer, Doris Pyles, Gilbert Quarello, Anna Rademaker, Robert Raker, Stephanie Rasbury, Karma Rasmussen, Susan Ratliff, Wayne Reader, Ronald Reader, Steven Redinger, Robin Reeise, Connie Renfro, Elizabeth Retzer, James Revie, Dale Revie, Dean Reynolds, Taunya Rhoades, Lisa Richards, Dana Richardson, Jewell Richey, Cathy Rickgauer, Melody Riemersma, Heidi Rigdon, Paul Rigney, Diana Riley, David Rippey, Ronald 224 FRESHMEN Rivera, Rochelle Roach, Lorry Robison, James Rockhold, Kelly Rodgers, Amy Roots, Randall Ruder, Dino Ruschmeyer, Jim Rushford, Robyn Russell, John Rynearson, Larry Rynerson, Vicki Sampson, Linda Sams, Linda Savage, Julie Sawney, Jamie Sawyer, Mary Schabatka, Kim Schappaugh, Marsha Scheeler, Penny Schlobohm, Debra Schlottman, LeAnn Schramm, William Schultz, Laurie Schultz, Randall Scidrtino, Frank Scott, Tonya Scott, Tracy Sego, Andrew Seidel, Wolfgang Sheila Asbell yells hello ocross the Leeway. Con you find Mickey Mouse here in the West Campus Leeway? FRESHMEN 225 Something has caught their attention, wonder what? Darrel Groves is engrossed in the latest issue of the Pekinois. Seiss, Lynn Selburg, Lisa Selby, April Seiver, Lisa Sharp, Gregory Shea,John Sheets, Debra Shehorn, Larry Shelabarger, Todd Shields, Scott Shreffler, Toni Shrier, Daniel Shrier, Thomas Shue, Susan Shurmard, Michelle Sieh, Robert Sigler, Cris Simon, Penny Simpkins, Stephen Sims, Brenda Singleton, Denver Singleton, Donna Sisk, Milfred Sister, John Skillestad, Nancy Slabaugh, Becky Slater, Jill Sluga, Brian Smalley, Lisa Smith, Freda 226 FRESHMEN Smith, Goylene Smith, Lisa Smith, Lisa L. Smith, Michelle Smith, Paul Smith, Rodney Smith, Ronald Snider, Jeffrey Sonney, Jean Sonney, Patricia Sorenson, Melissa Sowers, Timothy Spain, Daniel Spencer, Rhonda Spraggs, Pamela Stage, Diane Stoker, Kathleen Starbuck, William Starcevich, Lisa Stark, Dawn Starkweather, Judy Steckman, Dirk Steckman, Paula Steiner, James Steingraber, Julie Stevens, Paula Stevenson, Pamela Stone, Steven Stoner, Jeffrey Storey, Cathy Stout, David Stout, Jill Stout, Joseph Strange, Linda Strickler, Karen Sudhoff, Stephen Sullivan, Sharon Sullivan, Steve Svendsen, David Swanson, Paul Swayne, Paul Swinford, Brian Switzer, Andy Syfert, Susan Taylor, Jack Taylor, Joseph Taylor, Kenneth Tegtmeyer, Tracy FRESHMEN 227 Templeton, Mark Templeton, Terri Thomas, Donita Thomas, Jill Thomas, Patrick Thomas, Ronald Thomas, Sara Thomas, Troy Thompson, Gail Tidwell, Linda Tiona, Jeffrey Todd, Georgia Trimback, Patricia Trimble, Jeffrey Troxell, Tammy Tucker, Eugenia Tucker, Lloyd Turney, Zelma Turnpaugh, Donna Turnpaugh, John Udry, Margaret Uphoff, Chris Vanderleest, Kurt Vanderwerf, Nancy Where is love, one of the many tunes performed by the Jazz bond during the Evening of Musk. 228 FRESHMEN Th snock hounds gather doily of th Drogon's Den. The library book shelves become on escape from study holl for some students. VanDusen, Kathern VanNote, Shawn Vaughn, Shelley Vedas, Michael Veerman, Sarah Velde, Richard Verheyen, Michael Vericker, Steve Vincent, Veronica Violette, Jeffrey Virden, Dayna Vonderheide, Michael Vrell, Kimberly Wagler, Beverly Wagner, Barbara Wahl, Carolyn Waldon, Thomas Walker, John Walker, Kelly Wall, Theodore Wallace, Scott Walters, Debrann Walters, Theresa Warner, David Warner, Jane Warren, Charles Washburn, Lisa Watkins, David Watkins, Lori Watson, Dollie Watson, Perry Watson, Terry Wawryk, Glen Wawryk, Wade Weghorst, Michele Wehking, Terry FRESHMEN 229 Weiland, Melinda Weis, Barbara Wernowsky, Denise Westbrook, Dianne Wheatley, Nancy Whitley, James Wiegand, Shirlee Wiggins, Philip Wiker, Brent Wiker, Susan Wilbur, Donna Wilkerson, Douglas Williams, Barbara Williams, Cindy Williams, Jamie Williams, Tom Williamson, Natalie Willis, Ricky Willmert, Matthew Wilson, Charissa Wilson, Spencer Wolfe, Amy Woll, Cheri Wood, Laura Wood, Linda Wood, Melenda Wood, Sherry Woodmancy, Thomas Woodruff, Lynne Woodward, Jerry Woodworth, Larry Woolard, John Woolf, Kirk Worent, Barry Worlow, Larry Worsfold, Parrish Wren, Linda Wrhel, Mary Wyss, Karen Yentes, Jill Yerly, Richard Zehr, Duane Zell, Carla Zentko, Tammy Zielinski, Jacqueline Zielinski, Linda Zimmerman, Jeffery Zimmerman, Joe 230 FRESHMEN Though Pekin continually grows, some familior scenes still remind us of the post. Freshmen not pictured David Abrams Angel Fauber Andy Luster Mark Sayers Ruth Armstrong Carla Frost Phil Manuel Theresa Sies Juanita Arnold Chris Fuller Charles McIntosh Charles Smith Jeff Baker Sheryle Guthrie Robert McMullen Randy Smith Ronald Beever Diane Harper David Musgrave Terry Smith Matthew Boland Terry Hasty Ralph Neville Vester Sprinkle William Bush Richard Heppner George Norris Frankie Thompson Charles Cherry Robert Heppner Julie Ohlinger Tracy Trewyn Lori Cunningham Leonard lliff Rachael Paff Kevin Van Dyke Phillip Cutter Charles Jurgens Mark Parker George Wallis Ralph Davis Donna Justice Rodney Phillips David Decker Karen Kenser Sheri Poe Danny Dobbs Greg Lowery Robert Rhodes FRESHMEN 231 232 Taking part in local government, commerce, or volunteer work can help these students relate to their surroundings and the adult environment. Working and growing with the community turns today’s students into tomorrow’s community. To some of us, school may seem like a never changing institution. Nevertheless, in many perspectives high school is very versatile in introducing us to the community. Students have opportunities to progress by holding jobs and making decisions for our community. COMMUNITY COMMUNITY 233 Melody Maids — I. to r., front row: Anna Rmgwald, Lauri May, Kim Wilson, and Ellen Jones, seated: Val Androe, Kim Fabry, Lynn Wolfe, Gail Miller, Melissa Wilder, Cathy Shehorn. standing: Taryn Ray, Peggy Patten, Cindy Munter. After a three year absence, the Melody Maids have returned to P.C.H.S. An opening performance at the Evening of Music (at right) catapulted the Melody Maids into the 76-77 school year. Rehearsals began two weeks before school started and then dropped to two hours a week during the school year. Performances ranged from social activities to club and group meetings. The Maids traveled as far as Springfield to perform for the Illinois Office of Education. In March the girls performed in the Melody Maid, Noteable, Stage Band concert which was open to the public. The Easter Seals Telethon invited the groups to perform at the Pekin Mall on television. The year's work was topped off by a trip to Chicago to see a Broadway play. The melody maids . . . 234 COMMUNITY and noteables Now presenting the Noteables! What is a Noteable? The Noteables are the newest addition to the music department for the 1 976-77 school year. In mid-August, 24 singers, one accompanist, and Mr. Don Valente started the new swing choir. Their first performance was during the Marigold Festival Evening of Music. They were rewarded with a standing ovation from a pleased audience. This was the Noteables first taste of what the rest of the year was to bring. The picture at left shows the Noteables during a performance at West campus. In late October, they set out for Springfield, III., to perform for state, city, and area officials at the Illinois Office of Education. During the month of December, the group kept busy entertaining for local Christmas parties. They concluded the Yuletide season in the Christmas Vespers. The first of the year brought new routines and a hope of taking a first place at State Music Contest. The first division rating did come and so did the opportunities for more performing. The Melody Maids, Noteables, Stage Band Concert provided the chance to show what had been accomplished throughout the year. The Easter Seals Telethon provided a little television exposure, but began to bring the year to a close. Performances through April and May kept the group busy until the year ended with a trip to Chicago with their sister group the Melody Maids. Noteables from row, I. to r.i Sue Jones, Joellen Niemon, Rhondo tisonby, Down Byrd, Rene Blanch 2nd row: Barb Brown, Renee Peugeot, Sue Venturi, and Lynne Olivenus. ' '°T, Wo 'n- L'SO Gibson, Lit Russell. Back row. Ron Watson, Don Slabaugh, Tom Stnckfoden, Tim Kruzon, Robert Harmon, Galen Russell, Mark Olivenus, Don Som- beek. Philip Elson. Kevin Bradshaw, (not present: Steve Templeton, Jill Stoner, Brad Stephens.) 235 Sophomore and concert choirs Row 1, I. to r.: Crystal Platis, Torry Funderburk, Lynda Burn . Debbie Goodwin, Renee Bailey, Pom Petrow, Kimm Hayes, Tami Proehl, Mortho Plunkett, Sara Watkins, Dona Hosier, Moureen Pikey, Martha Reoli, Judy Stropes, Robin loberg. Row 2,1, to r.: Teresa Pelletier, Annette Byrd. Barb Nelson, Linda Preston, Renee Walker, Brenda Reed, Kelly Hundemer, Kirsten Hansen, Amy Neeley, Janet Palmer, Kristi Antonio, Lori Josf, Marla Caulkin, Rhonda Scott. Row 3, I. to r.: Andrea Pauley, Nancy Thomas, Julie Auld, Ken Fischer, Mark Chism, Rich Stollwitz, Bob Williamson, Steve Eddy, Mark Sutton, Dove Jennings, Bob Phillips, Nathon Shelton, Jeri Schrieber, Paula Temple, Denise Wubben. Row 4,1, to r.: Mary Schaefer, Reed Hansen, Loren Rosbury, Drake Winters, Jock Evans, Flint Keyes, Bill Dorsett, Thom Van Schaick, Art Starbuck, Mike Martin, Steve Redding, Steve Bartels, Debbie Mortz, Tracy Rumler, Julie Jostmg, Lon Davis, Vicki Mohr. “Evening of Music” was Sophomore choir's debut; which was to begin a long and successful season of performances. The Sophomore Choir’s Christmas Concert was performed at West Campus, Edison, Washington and Broadmoor Intermediate schools along with an evening performance. The Spring Concert entitled “The American Singer,” the Sophomore Choir’s last performance consisted of the music of Mozart, Chicago, plus songs from the Broadway musical “Annie Get Your Gun.” Also featured were two specialty groups, “Natures” and the “Harmony Men.” 236 (row 1, I � o r) Cathy Sh«horn, Rondo Hoohn, Dawn Byrd, Kim Fobry, Lon D Sanct� s, Debra Fornoff, Cindy Munter, Melissa Wilder, Mike Bonnette, Kevin Brodshow, Don Skj-bough, Virgil Leeper, Don Parr, Ellen Jones, laure Moy, Gail Miller, Renee Peugeot, Marcia Taylor, Tomi Lathrop, Donetto Godbey, Beth Ruch. (row 2, I to r) Tami Davit, Cerri Absher, Judy Hanbock, Kim Doud, Sue Venturi, Joellen Nieman, Cindy Seibir, Tom Stnckfoden, Anna Rmgwald, Teresa Bennette, Linda Flock, Debbie Downer, Rhonda Lisanby, Vol Moehle, Sue Pikey, Pam Wiggins, (row 3, I to r) Peggy Patten, Karen Trimble, Tome Wurmnest, Debra Monge, Jon Wallin, Koren Hallberg, Teresa Roby, Brod Stephens, Greg Robinson, Dan Sombeck, Bill Johns, Mark Nonn, Eileen Moore, Val Andrea, Rene Bianchi, Kelly Thomas, Kathy Hilst, Mary Plunket, Sue Jones, Jill Stoner, Cheryl Tuttle, (row 4, I to r) Kathy Brees, Willo Wvons, Barb Brown, Ruth VonShaick, Liz Russell, Mark Oliverius, Tim Kruzan, Toryn Ray, Tracy Hilbig, Chris Conover, Bobbi Norr, Leslie Cakora, Brenda Hillman, Debbie Taylor, Lynn Wolfe, Lisa Gibson, Mory Kasley. The Concert Choir of 1 976-77 enjoyed a very active year. On November I, they opened with their annual performance on Evening of Music, which featured a wide variety of songs including The Gondoleirs , Praise the Lord , and Travelin' Freedom's Road. On December 14, the choir was asked to perform for Channel 19, video-taping a Christmas Special which aired on December 23. From November to December 19, the choir worked toward the traditional Christmas Vespers with favorite sacred hymns such as O Holy Night and Angels We Have Heard On High. As second semester got underway so did the choir. The annual Mid-State 9 Choral and Orchestra Festival delighted a full-house crowd at Manual High and received a standing ovation. Once again on March 1 7, Mr. Don Valente's eighty-five voice choir traveled to Bradley University where they stunned the audience with their version of Boehemian Rhapsody, which immediately brought the crowd to their feet. State Music Contest in the past years has always brought excellent honors to PCHS and this year was no exception. Out of the six vocal groups and three soloists, all received first division ratings. As the year came to a close, the choir traveled to East Peoria High for State Organizational Choir Contest and received a first place rating. Traditionally the Music Showcase has always been on a weekday evening, but this year it was entirely different than ever done at Pekin. Although the first part of the show was the traditional sacred performance, the second half was devoted to teens, with songs from the 40's to 70’s. The year's activities were concluded with a performance at Baccalaureate and Commencement, saying farewell to all the graduating seniors. CHOIR 237 Concert band 238 BAND Out with the old and in with the new. This is the theme for the ’76-’77 PCHS Concert Band. Filling the shoes of the almost legendary Larence Fogelberg is enthusiastic Dan Gannon. Casting aside old ways and initiating new ones Mr. Gannon set out to show Pekin his capabilities. Proof came when twelve of the nineteen first chair seats at Mid-State 9 Concert were filled by Pekin musicians. Then on April 23, the band ventured to East Peoria High for State Contest. For the first time ever, the band secured a first division rating for their hard work. With the Spring Concert, the band sported yet another look. The new uniforms add just an additional “touch of class to the music department of Pekin High. (front row, r to I) Julio Coffman, Mechelle Tassart, Holly Juchems, Kathy Bolom, Mary Hobberfield, Joan Sundwoll, Linda Wood, Karon Friodoch, Rodnoy Smith, Valono Lorn-mow, Mory lutz, Donna Koas, Kari Emerson, Dobra Downor. (2nd row) Diano Myatt, Ann Porrm. Judy Steger, Mory Prist, Betsy Hobson, Cindy Gordnor, Potty Sonny, Bettsy Thomas, Vonn Priost. Stevo Crocker, Dovo Footo, Line Hobson, Suo Funk, Joy Greonor. (3rd row) Kathy Evans, Sholly Rayn, Bovorly Doon, Laura Phillips, John Ehrich, loonn Petty, Craig Stimport, Kevin Wood, Curtis Newton, Scot Vignassi, Bryan Pape, Rick Simmons, Mork Crawford, Kapion Hobbs, Rick Buttler, Randy Bricknor, Jan.ee Lorry, Kurt. (4th row) Kon Crisler, Cheryl Thomas, Denise Myatt, Matt Shaofor, Berndo Horlow, Jody Strickfaden, Bill Ashboker, Stove Lovett, Norman McGill, Dirk Stockman, Ed Heitzmon, Tim Boehm, Dave Ibbotson, Mike Helman, Peter Bolom, Jeremy Heiple, Rich Beasley, Dave Sherwood, Wheeler Renshow, Greg Meismger. (5th row) John Hannerhoff, Robert Stollwitz, Joon Chobamon, Annette Lamb, Gory Chronic, Alan Verpraet, Jeff Greener, Mork Bilyeu, Don Eye, Tim Sowers, Tom England, Ann Gardner, Cecil Renshow, David Hacker, Dennis Eye. (standing, left to right) Mr. Daniel A. Gannon — Director, Jeff Trimble, Paul Swayne, Phillip Miller, Chorles Krocht, Jim Ashboker, Bruce Pape, Scott Knle, Roger Cox, David Widby. Students not present at the time the picture was taken: Judy Brown, Lynne Cooper, Don Dmgerson, Jeff Fobry, Lee Ann Jackson, Don Kern, Potty Sisk. Orchestra (row 1, I to r) Korin Hollborg, Tim Narr, Lisa Wood, Morgoret Udry, Sheila Asbell, Jonine Hoffbuhr, Margaret Heberer, Anne Rmgwald, Dawn Reh, Lynne Oliverius. (row 2) Bobbi Narr, Sue Hayes, Gail Williamson, Eric Zuercher, Reva Oliverius, Judy Brown, Anna Guerra, Kori Emerson, Donna Keos, Denise Myatt, Beverly Dean, Shelly Rayn, Mary Habberfild, Michelle Tassart, Joy Jeffery, Julie Coffman, Kay Golan, Gail Dean, (row 3) Stacia Rivers, Roberta Wood, Debbie Martz, Lori Gray, Melanie Hodgson, Bonnie Gordner, Lincoln Hobson, Sue Funk, Jay Greener, Scott Vignassi, Bryan Pape, Dave Sherwood, Wheeler Renshaw, Greg Meismger, Diane Goodale, Linda Bottm, Ted Hallberg. (stondmg) Sue Pryde, Bruce Pape, Roger Cox, Tim Monsell. Symphonies, concertos, overtures, marches, popular music, hard work and dedication; what do all of these have in common? . . . They all come together to form the PCHS Orchestra. Under the direction of Mr. Don Valente, musicians performed during Evening of Music, Christmas Vespers, Mid-State 9 Festival, State Music Contest, and Music Showcase. Hard work and dedication paid off when a first division rating was earned at State Contest. Once again the fine reputation of the Pekin High Music Department was upheld by the orchestra. ORCHESTRA 239 Music Awards Rhonda Lisanby and Lynne Oliver-ius were presented with National School Music Awards at the Pekin High School Concert Choir and Orchestra Spring Concert. Miss Lisanby received the National School Choral Award, and Miss Oliverius received the National School Orchestra Award. The awards were presented by Donald Volente, choir and orchestra director. The girls' names will be engraved on plaques, which will be displayed in the school. Recipients of the awards are selected by vote by members of the organizations. Rhonda is an alto member of Concert Choir and also serves as accompanist. Lynne is the principal cellist of the orchestra and also sings alto in the choir. Brian Pape (left) was elected by fellow band members, and approved by Director Daniel Gannon (right) and the PCHS school board, to receive the 1977 John Philip Sousa award. The award was set up to recognize outstanding achievement in the band. Brian, a four-year trumpet player for the Pekin High Concert Band, has also played for the Stage Band and the group Chinkago. First place awards in the Phi Mu Alpha Scholarship competition held at Bradley University were won by Lynne Oliverius (left) and Elizabeth Russell (right), both seniors at PCHS. Lynne placed first in the instrumental division, and Liz placed first in the vocal category. Twenty-five applicants competed for the awards. Both girls plan to major in music during their college years. Lynne will attend Western Illinois University, and Liz will attend Laurence University at Appleton, Wisconsin. 240 PAVC has student enrollment of 900 for 76- 77 school year Nine hundred students made up the PAVC enrollment, which included fifteen schools, 774 of which were Pekin students. Thirty-three administrators and teachers instruct classes in the fields of agriculture, health, business, industry, as well as personal and public services. A recent PAVC follow up of graduates found 60% employed full time. Seventeen per cent go on for more schooling, 3% enlist in the armed services, 3% are part time employees, 7% seek employment and the final 6% are not seeking employment. Everything from computer math to power mechanic ; thof the PAVC preponng students m countless vocational aspects. VOCATIONS 241 Read about it “The Pekinois will be on sale during the lunch periods today for 10 t.” Announcements like this one may have become quite familiar, but few students ever realize the great deal of time and effort put into the bi-monthly school paper. The Pekinois is a combined effort of the journalism and publications classes, instructed by Mrs. Betty Bower, advisor to the Pekinois and the Pekinian. In class on Friday, students are greeted by a list of story topics for the next issue. Interviews are then conducted and stories written. After editing and final corrections, the story was typed on a paper tape punch typewriter and sent to the PEKIN DAILY TIMES. Here the tape is run through the computer and turned into blocks of copy and returned to the Pekinois staff. Meanwhile, students involved in advertising were busy soliciting ads from the local merchants to pay printing expenses. Potential advertisers were then contacted to get approval on ads drawn up by the Pekinois artists. The ads were then placed on the final layout sheets. Pekinois photographers were simultaneously busy preparing pictures. After the darkroom work, and often while the pictures were still wet, the layout staff received the photos. The layout staff took over at this point with photos, ads, copy, headlines, and cartoons. A page may have been rearranged several times before a suitable layout was formed. Layouts were then passed to the vocational center for printing, which was done by Mr. Doug Koschei and his printing class. After distributing the paper two weeks after its beginning, the staff could sit back, take a deep breath, and start the cycle all over again for the next issue of the Pekinois. Char Davidson types a story on the typesetter machine for Lyle Power of the Pelun Daily Times helps Lisa Moxwell ond Jim Massa correct mistakes on the typesetting tape for the Pekinois. the next issue of the Pekinois. 242 COMMUNITY in the Pekinois Jim Massa and Lisa Maxwell translate the tape into copy for the page Jim Massa, Cindy Cunningham, and Lisa Maxwell design the final layouts for the vocational center, layouts. Mr. Koschei and his graphic arts class get reody to print another issue of the school paper. 243 COMMUNITY Welding Safe and correct use of welding processes such as arc, gas, MIG, TIG, and heli-arc were provided in Welding class for 1977. The course met two periods per day at the Vocational Center. Operations such as butt lap and fillet welding were performed by students with experiences in difficult vertical and overhead positions. Students' work assignments were on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Blueprint reading, electrode and metal identification, welding symbols, weld testing and job opportunities and requirements were among class assignments covered. Mr. Jewett Wasson heads the Welding class. Joe Matheny uses welding gloves ond glasses m Welding class. 244 VOCATIONS Metal Trades If you thought that all the metal trades class did was make sheet metal boxes, you are mistaken. Metal trades, taught at the PA VC by Joel Riley, does much more than that. Such things as mold making for casting, welding, sand blasting, metal spinning, and layout are just a few of of the many skills developed as well as making practical projects for home use. The metal trades course is an inschool program consisting of one hundred ten minutes per day. Since it is a two hour course, it is also a two credit per semester course. This year, the metal trades class took a field trip to the Tazewell County Machine Shop where the students observed actual production of casted products. Chuck DeFore concentrates on his assignment for metal trodes closs. VOCATIONS 245 Health Aide Health Aides teoches how to measure blood pressure Pam Bright and Star Cole demonstrate. Dental assisting, nurses aide, operating room technicians, physical therapists and radiological technicians are some of the vocations in the most popular fields of health studied in health occupations classes this year at the PAVC. Patient care, first aid, how to take blood pressure, pulses and thermometer readings were some of the study projects. Guest speakers for health and health occupations included Dr. Otten, a Peoria cancer surgeon; a registered nurse from St. Francis who spoke on natural child birth; psychologists, and physicians. Students in health aids and health occupations also toured Allied Agency, a health center for physically and mentally handicapped. Other tours included area hospitals and nursing homes. V.I.C.A., a club for health occupations students, gave a Christmas party for the children at Pekin Hospital. They placed fourth and fifth respectively in a statewide contest for nurses aides and dental assistants. The Health Aide Club has also visited hospitals and nursing homes. Although health occupations prepares a student for entry-level employment, some students go on to become registered nurses and medical assistants. Trisha Roth, instructor, describes employment in health fields as very easy to find. Goil Robertson learns a basic health care technique: how to use the thermometer Micky Smith octs os the patient. 246 VOCATIONS Building Trades Laborers of local 303, Mike Frompton, Mike Lester, Alon Riekena from lllmi Bluffs, and Don Schubert mix cement for building trodes Appraised at $85,000 was this year's building trades house, located on Sierra Drive. The actual construction was done by second-year building trades students, who planned the house lost year. Conservation and Ornamental Horticulture classes landscaped and sodded the facility. VOCATIONS 247 Food Service Tim Imgenfelter octs os assistant to th« chief. Brad Long mixes batter for port of a food service lunch. If home economics interests you, you should hove joined HERO (Home Economics Related Occupations), a group of students from child care, food services and home economics occupations. The food service chapter provided meals for community organization meetings, held bake sales to finance a trip to Chicago, and toured Chicago sites as the United Airlines kitchen at O’Hare Field, the Hyatt Regency and McDonalds food service. Child care gave a Valentine's Day Party for handicapped children, and made bean bags for the children at Carver Center in Peoria. Home Economics occupations participated in a variety of community service projects. Mrs. Rebecca Bagley is faculty advisor for the club. 248 VOCATIONS Equipment Mechanics VOCATIONS 249 Agriculture mechanics and business management classes rebuilt three tractors and overhauled two lawn-mowers. Machines are supplied by students or farmers in the community who pay only for parts and a $5.00 supply fee. All labor is free. The classes also farm a 20-acre land-lab across Parkway Drive. Cary Hulson, Robert Roth, Neal Shelabarger, and Eric Steckman examine a piece of mochmery in Equipment Mechanics. Ornamental Horticulture Ornamental Horticulture student Kathy Witzig from East Peoria, Pat Terry, Cathy McClain, Debbie Erxleben, Jeff Downer, ond Brod Merrill proudly display a bouquet of mums Ornamental Horticulture classes really practice Keep America Green, a popular ecology slogan this year. With instruction from Jon Book, these students grew flowers and crops, did flower arranging, landscaped the Building Trades' house, (part of which had to be redone because of washouts from rains). Three second year students did landscape planning for Broadmoor Intermediate School. Ornamental Horticulture's mini FFA chapter sold fragrant pine Christmas wreaths on special order to finance trips to the Chicago Flower Show and the Botanical Flower Gardens. A nature trail located across Parkway Drive, scheduled to be open to the public in three to four years, was the main project of Instructor Lynn Gosnell's conservation classes. The trail will exhibit natural aspects of Illinois as a prairie state with tall grasses and trees. Conservation classes also helped sod the Building Trades' house. Agriculture mechanics and business management classes rebuilt three tractors and overhauled two lawn-mowers. Machines are supplied by students or farmers in the community who pay only for parts and a $5.00 supply fee. All labor is free. The classes also farm a 20-acre land-lab across Parkway Drive. Students in Agriculture Occupations are employed in fields as farm economics and consumerism, working on farms, and in produce departments of grocery stores, and as assistants to veternarians. They work three to five hours per day, five days a week. Both agriculture mechanics and business management along with the agriculture occupations classes are instructed by Richard Ronna. 250 VOCATIONS Bob Smith concentrates on his drawings in Graphic Arts. Commercial Arts Cartooning, silk-screening T-shirts and long-playing record jacket designs, were some of the interesting assignments confronting the '76-77 Commercial Arts class in the Vocational Center. The class went on a field trip to Will It Play in Peoria? an advertising agency that specializes in animated commercials. The class was introduced to the artists and shown the work and responsibilities of making commercials. Executive Producer Michael Walker spoke to the class on two occasions concerning animated films. Kay Sondrock, Paula Bording, and Curt Maneno print silk screened T-shirts for the Commercial Art closs. K VOCATIONS 251 Electronics If you don't know a transistor from a resistor or diode from a triode, but you're interested in electronics, the PAVC offers a two-year program in Vocational Electronics. This year, under the instruction of Robert Dreger, the students learned many fundamentals of electricity. From basic law to digital analog computer designs, the students have learned how the systems work, why they work as they do and how to trouble-shoot defective equipment. Dreger has the class divided into first and second year. First-year students learn basics as math formulas, color codes, and basic identification of circuits, while second-year students apply this knowledge in Bob Smith tinker with some of the equipment in electronics. actual design and repair of circuitory. Students have their own lab partner with whom they work. Each pair of partners has its own lab station outfitted with sophisticated equipment for experimentation and testing. After seeing the area the students work in, one can see how fortunate they are to be part of the PAVC electronics course. 252 VOCATIONS Auto Mechanics John Lowson consuls Mike Chambliss on o problem in outo mechanics. Getting into every aspect of the automobile is what it's all about! — From the crankshaft to the tail light, leaving nothing untouched. What's all this about again? It's about the Automotive Occupations course at the vocational center. Roger Mendenhall's class knows just about every nut and bolt that goes on a car. Such things as engine overhauling, body work, paint jobs, and basic tuneup, to name a few! Not to mention the profits they make by doing them. So you ask, What else do they do besides get greasy? Well, this year along with the grease, they took several field trips, one of which included Chicago. There they saw the new car tool demonstration. Also, they had a representative from the Champion Spark Plug Company talk about how to choose the proper spark plug for different applications. If you think the price for automotive repair is outrageous and you'd rather do it yourself and save money, consider a course in automotive occupations. You would be surprised how much is in a car! VOCATIONS 253 Data Processing Data Processing is a class using computers. It is a one-year program taught at the Vocational Center by Mr. Kent Ayers. In the class, students work on actual computers, learning how to operate the key punch, card data recorder, card sorter, and the computer system. 254 VOCATIONS Secretarial Training Leslie Wolters ond Karen Wmdish concentrate on typing manuscripts in Secretarial Students in Office Occupations make up to $3.40 an hour at Corn Products, CILCO, savings and loans, and banks. Instructor Caroline Godby says that to gain employment, one must have good attendance, appearance, and grades. Assistant Vice-President at First National Bank Millie Farris spoke to the class on banking. Instruction on poise and grooming was given by Helen Sweeni, of Mid-State College. Speaking on employment at Caterpillar was Pat Tucker. The class participated in the Office Education Association contest and attended the Bradley University Fall Conference on office occupations. The office occupations class hosted their employers at the Employers' Academy Awards. Each employer was presented a trophy inscribed with an unique asset. At Christmas the class sponsored a family, providing food, clothing, and Santa Claus to deliver the gifts. VOCATIONS 255 Machine Shop Making tools and toys are projects of the Machine Shop Mechanics class instructed by Royal Wilson. Students use tools as lathes, millings, drills, shapers, and grinders, to make hammers, screws, c-clamps, jacks, vises, toy cannons, and toy airplanes. Rodger Laws appears to be enioying himself during Machine Shop. 256 VOCATIONS Child Care row I: Cheryl Ftjher, Linda Bradley, Shelley Monti, Patty Moewe, Carrie Schott, row 2: Penny Slater, Lisa Crouch, Jody Young, Monica Leaver, Rhondo Parson, row 3: Moriag, Debbie, Dawn, Dorla Hown, Holly Cook, April Hoyle Sallie Wilson, Ruth Van Schoick, and Tommy Dupage display their home economics projects In the child development class at PCHS, students learn how to care for children from the newborn to the age of five. Some of the topics that are covered are: preparation for a baby, Multiple births, care of the infant, growth of the infant, growth of a child, toys and play time, child's place in the family and problems in growing up. Mrs. Marge Smalley, a PCHS teacher, had several field trips planned such as: the trip to St. Francis to see preemies and tour the hospital, Penney’s baby department to check the cost of baby clothes and equipment, and Holiday School and Day Care Center to see how children work and play together. The representatives from clubs and organizations came to tell the classes about their jobs and how often the organization meets. Home Economics One cup of foods, one teaspoon of family living, Vi cup of clothing and one pinch of child development, and mix well. This recipe for PCHS Home Economics serves over 700 students on both East and West Campuses. One of the Home Economics courses for beginning sewers is Clothing I. In this course the student learns basics such as different stitches, how to read a pattern and, most important, how to run the machine itself. Going on to bigger and better things. Clothing II involves learning to sew outfits with pleats or gatherings, pockets, cuffs, etc. Some students have made reversible skirt outfits, coats, and co-ordinated suits. If Clothing II hasn't fulfilled your quest in sewing, don't quit! In Clothing III, students learn to sew three piece outfits, do some designing and altering of patterns, and make a jumpsuit. VOCATIONS 257 Vocational Teachers I I . k -4 J ' i Robert Drager, Charles lauss, Roy Wilson, and Roger Gibbens, vocational teachers. Mr. Myers helps West Campus students try to decide on a career in vocations class. 258 VOCATIONS Agricultural Occupations Tarri Pryor, Loom Wiseman and Dave Foote calculate farm expenses m Agricultural Occupations. Students in Agriculture Occupations are employed in fields as farm economics and consumerism, working on farms, and in produce departments of grocery stores, and as assistants to veterinarians. They work three to five hours per day, five days a week. Both agriculture mechanics and business management, along with the agricultural occupations classes, are instructed by Richard Ronna. VOCATIONS 259 English Department Members West Campus English teachers take time out from theme grodmg, vocabulary test preparation and reading assignments to pose, (left to right) 1st row: Mrs. Linda Shanks, Mrs. Gloria Neal and Mr. Nelson Eddings. 2nd row: Mr. Bruce Vorner, Mrs. Pat Burwell, Mr Michael Chobomon and Mr. Dovid Evons. Constantly changing to meet the needs of students, English department members initiated “American Fiction, a study of contemporary American works, during the '76-77 school year. “Etymology, the study of English words designed to increase vocabulary, marked its second birthday as a course, and continued to prove popular as a college-bound class choice. Many mini-courses are now encompassed in semester courses English 5 and English 6, offering literature, discussion and writing on topics as death, humor, science fiction, alienation and conformity, war and peace, and crime and punishment. PCHS offers World Literature for college-capable seniors, with the purpose of extending a student's knowledge of literature beyond that of America and England. The staff of the school newspaper and yearbook are meeting deadlines that turn assignments into readable print in Journalism and Publications classes. These classes are designed to teach methods in writing in a concise, accurate manner and to help students develop leadership, responsibility and ability to work with others through advertising, editing and interviewing. Encouraging reading, not only of assignments of short stories, essays, novels, poetry — but outside books and magazines as well, English classes on both campuses continue to bottle away at noun-verb agreement, pronoun antecedents, correct contraction, spelling, vocabulary, and composition. Cast Campus English instructors oren'f chuckling ov«r the death miniunit, they’re thinking of topics for the term papers nest year. Shown, (1st row, I to r) ore Mrs. Sandra Farnom, Mr. Leigh Henson. 2nd row. Miss Mary Beth Hoffman and Mrs Pot Knight. 260 FACULTY Oth r P km High English instructors include, front row: Gordon Petry, Donna Corner, ond Fronk Coffman bock row- Ann Turner Carol Fleming, and Sue Steele. Media Center Library In addition to the conventional textbooks, the student now has the advantage of audio and visual aid from the media center. Students can view films, listen to cassettes, records, and watch slides, or even make up a missed lecture. The East and West campus libraries place 26,000 books, 130 magazines, 12,000 pamphlets, and 10 different newspapers at the fingertips of Pekin High students. LaRae Musselman, Gloria Smith, Virginia Sum-ney, and Betty Zimmerman all work to make the libraries vast knowledge readily available to both students and faculty. FACULTY 261 262 FACULTY M,m Elo.se Metzger. Mrs. Hermetic Do� .s, Miss Judy Streid, and Mrs. Sondro Henson exom.ne snsoll Sponish peosont doll Le Petit Prince, A Nivel, German conversation, and the Latin class field trip to tour the Heritage Museum at the University of Illinois are just a few of the projects of the language classes: French, German, Spanish, and Latin at PCHS. Language students learn not only the language, but they are also taught the culture and geography of their specific language. Tapes, exercises, and oral drills aid in conversational speaking, which is an essential part of the foreign language program. This year, foreign language students ate Spanish style food at the annual International Dinner, which was hosted by the Spanish classes. The PCHS Foreign Language department consists of eight teachers who sponsor all of these activities plus the individual language clubs and honor societies. Department chairman is Mrs. Henrietta Davis. Foreign Languages Foreign Longooge teachers look over a trovel magazine. From left to right is Mrs. Pam Stephens, Mr. Lorry Williams, Mrs. Helen Hickersburger, and Mrs. Lezlie Padgen. Hear, see, and speak no evil, ore Mrs. Judy Barth, Mr. Ralph Heston, and Mr. Dean Grethey, PCHS art department instructors. Art Department shows creativity Drawing and painting aren't the only things PCHS art students do. After taking Basic Design I and II, students have a wide variety of classes to choose from. Jewelry, Sculpture, and Textiles are some of the courses offered, taught by Dean Grethy, Art Department chairman, with Ralph Heston and Judy Barth. Many of the art projects are sent to local, state, and national contests for judging. This year, five students had entries in New York for judging, with Dannell Dvorak, Jeff Auld, and Curt Berner receiving honorable mention. Howard Ash won the Kodak Award of Excellence, and Carrie Ewen won the National Gold Medal. Topping off the year was the Art Fair, May 1 3 and I 4, in East Cafeteria. FACULTY 263 Math Department adds up Geometry and algebra ore among the fortes of math teachers John McFeron, Fred Vogt, Greg Christy, and Marion Newman. West Campus math teachers are Mary Truckenmiller. Don Miller. M.choel Hays, and Mary Ebert 264 FACULTY Figures may be difficult for some and a breeze for others, but one thing is for sure: math is one basic function which is used by everyone all of the time. At PCHS, the fourteen math teachers use the most modern techniques to drill algebra, math, geometry, UICSM, trigonometry, math analysis, computer math and calculus into the heads of over 1,400 students enrolled in mathematics per semester. The math department attempts to stress basic skills along with more complex problems. Each year, students have a chance to prove their mathematical skills by entering the Annual Mathematics Contest. The 1976-77 winners are Jack Ayres, first place, and Mike Bonnette with Steve Lohnes tying for second. The math department fielded a group, the Mathletes, who successfully competed in a statewide invitational tournament at ISU. FACULTY 265 Now, which one is a tetrahedron? ask math teachers Melvin Rein, Richard Barker, Department chairman Woodraw Fildes and Lawrence Wooding. Drivers’ Education Drivers- Education teachers ore (I to r) Kenneth Baker, Dole Pauley, Robert Richards, and James Custer. At last, 16-years-old and qualified for drivers ed! Students are required to take Drivers Education I, which is nine weeks of classroom study over the rules of the road. Drivers Education II is optional and includes behind-the-wheel training. Driving classes start at 7 a.m. and run through the day to 5 p.m. Instructors are James Custer, Chairman of Drivers Education; Robert Richards, Dale Pauley, Ken Baker, Bob Beal, Gary Burke, and Dan Smith. Completing the Drivers Ed staff are (I to r) Dan Smith, Cary Burke, ond Bob Beal. 266 FACULTY Speech Department Deportment Chairman Douglas Springer takes core of speech classes and varsity debate Novice Debote Coach Jane Paullin tokes a breather from her coaching duties Individual Events coach Fred Vogt comments on o rodio speaker's timing for the next tournament. Speech classes were expanded this year to freshmen in hopes of creating interest for more in-depth speech classes in the future. Speech Arts now offered on West Campus are Speech I and II, taught by Jane Paullin. Under the direction of Doug Springer, East Campus has the same courses plus Logic and Argumentation, and Radio Speech. The latter was not offered this past year because of inadequate facilities first semester, and second semester for lack of interest. Speech I touches on the several different areas in speaking, small group discussion, individual public speaking and two-man debate. Speech II is an exercise in oral interpretation. Logic and Argumentation, (the name changed this year from debate) includes classical logic, a very competitive section of two-man debate, and a newly added section on parliamentary procedure. FACULTY 267 The Social Studies Department took advantage of '76 as an election year. The American Government classes on East Campus and the Contemporary Problems on West Campus sponsored mock elections which determined President Ford as the victor. Real election results proved them in error! Mr. Hohulin's American Government classes simulated the Ford-Carter debates in prelude to the mock elections, helping students in clarifying their positions. The Contemporary Problems classes listened to a host of county and state officeholders discuss duties and responsibilities. The Lincoln Developmental Center received $121.00 for a stereo from the PCHS first semester psychology classes following their tour. World History classes saw relics of civilizations past at the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Science and Industry, while Urban Geography saw such landmarks as the Chicago-Sears Tower and Chinatown in field trips during the year. Department chairman is Mr. Ronald Boehm. Social Studies West Campus Social Studies teachers are (I to r) James Foirchild, Thomas Bradley, Russell Crowford, and Ronald Bushue. Social Studies teochers ore (I to r) Cynthia Koehn, Virgil Newlin, Richard White, Tom Hohulm, and Joe Schwalb. 268 FACULTY Eo� f Compus Social Studies teachers are: (bottom row, I to r) Earl Melchers, Haold Smith (top row) James Corner, Don Vedas, and Dove Walloce. FACULTY 269 East Compus instructors Mr. Joseph Wuellner (left) and Mr. Lynn Gosnell, check out o measurement for a science project. Examining a coniferous seedling are West Compus science teachers. (I to r) Mr. Stonewall. Mr. Sans, Mrs. Lambert, Mrs. De.ss, and Mr L.epold 270 Eost Compus science instructors include (left to right) Mr.f.M. Ookley, Mr Fred Reoder, Mr. Hollis Doniels and Mr John Westfall. Dissections, lab experiments and field trips are all part of PCHS's science courses. Biology, chemistry conservation, earth science, physical science, are courses offered on East and West Campuses. Department Chairman is Hollis Daniels. The teaching job is shared among Joyce Deiss, Larry Eyre, Bud Leipold, F. M. Oakley, Karen Preis, Fred Reader, Peggy Shane, Ray Stonewall, John Westfall, and Joseph Wuellner. Students who are interested in the study of atoms, plants, or animals, or who are planning a career in science will find many advantages in checking out the science courses. A wise old member of the science deportment asks, '’Who?'’ 271 Greg Beeney and Millie Crawford watch as Marvin Groon, Wayne Gage, Dick Ash and Wayne Koantz rest from stocking the store room with paper. Custodians About $1 5,400 is used daily by the custodial staff for fuel, electricity, water, repairs and supplies to keep Pekin High running smoothly. Twenty-eight men under the direction of Robert Zeibold, director of building and grounds, keep the buildings, vocational center and stadium in running condition. Plowing snow, repairing faucets, windows, doors, lights, mowing lawns, and even cleaning lockers only begin to number the countless duties performed by the Pekin High custodial staff. George Schocherboeur, Chuck Ertmoed, Loren Brock (front row) ond Bill Hill, Don Crase, and George Bedal (back row) take a break from custodial duties to pose for a Pekmion photographer. 272 FACULTY Special Education W� it Compui Special Education teachers ore, (I to r) Jennifer Tews, Susan Morlolt, Karen Kemp, and Pete Miller Dohrl Brown and Dennis Allen look over the weeks lesson plans. An island, separated, yet an important part of the mainland is Special Education. The Special Education department at PCHS has six teachers and a counselor, serving 80-90 students per year, and encouraging integration into ail class areas when possible. This year, fifty credit hours of integration were accomplished and the future looks even better. Students in Special Education take part in school activities such as Student Council Week, dances and elections; however, they also went on field trips which included spring and fall picnics. Caterpillar observations, Career Days, breakfasts at local businesses, a tour of the St. Louis zoo, and a Cardinals home game against the Cincinnati Reds. The department's academic program meets all state graduation requirements and all subjects are taught toward career education. The community and counselor Larry Spialek provide many opportunities for students to explore interests and occupations. The Cooperative Work Training Program during the junior and senior year provides for the fulfillment of academic requirements while providing career education and training in the community. FACULTY 273 Business Department Business classes are practical not only for educational needs but for everyday life, too. For college bound students, typing is a very useful course. Students who wish to have a career in business or just a part time job would be wise to look into General Business, Record Keeping, and Secretarial courses. Consumer business and Marketing will help future home makers account for money and household expenditures. Getting your money’s worth is no longer a joke for high school or adult consumers. Business department chairman is Miss Mildred Jabsen. Mrs. Godby (sitting) demonstrates the use of an adding machine os (I to r) Mr. Heaton, Mrs. Fogal, Miss Partain, Mrs. Cleaver, and Mrs. Korte; East Campus business instructors, look on. 274 FACULTY Pictured ore: Mildred Jobsert (seoted), business deportment heod, Glen Bergerhouse, Fronds Rock, and Kent Ayers. Kathy Whaley, Mary Ann Chonowskie, ond Mary Alice Thomos (seated) prepare the day’s typing lessons. FACULTY 275 In tune with the Music Department Whatever kind of taste you have in music, Pekin High's music department has something you'll like. At West Campus Marilyn Rose directs the freshman and sophomore choirs. At East Don Valente works with the concert choir and orchestra while department chairman Daniel Gannon directs the marching and concert bands. Other special groups under their direction are the Melody Maids, Notea-bles. Jazz Band, and numerous soloists and ensembles which compete at state contest. Pictured are, Mr. Gannon (left), band director, and Mr. Valente (right), orchestra and concert choir director Not present for photo was Miss Rose, sophomore choir director. 276 W« f Campus boy's coaches are. Coaches Stoner, Pickens, Mackey, and Smith. Boy's PE classes provided a variety of ways to keep in shape this year. Touch football, basketball, coed volleyball, baseball, and track rounded out the year's PE activities. Along with all of these were the torturous physical fitness tests and that Long, mile timed around the cinder track. Physical Education Girl's PC instructors ar . Miss Judg«, Miss Schreinor, Miss Janseen, and Mrs. Ely. Coaches Ventun, Stoudt, Inms. and Sbemonsky nstrwc� boy s PC on Eos' Adaptive PE provided a way for the temporarily and permanently handicapped to stay involved in the PE program. Goofy golf, croquet, archery, handball, floor tennis, table tennis, volleyball, and basketball were all available to adaptive PE students this year. Girl's PE started the year with bows on West and golf clubs and rackets on East. Swimming, volleyball, football and basketball were also offered. Self-defense, folk dancing, slimnastics, modern dance and gymnastics are a few of the other areas available. With spring came square dancing, softball, track, field sports and campcrafts. FACULTY 277 Deans keep check On East Campus, Roger Fleisher and Dorothy Murphy team up to enforce attendance codes and school rules. Besides policing East Campus, the deans' office also handles messages between parents and students during school and provides space for a lost and found and provides space for students to “cool off from class confrontations. West Campus Deans Helen Harrison and Kenneth Wells operated from a common office this year. Untraditionally, each is now dean of both sexes. Mrs. Helen Harrison is in charge of freshmen, and Mr. Wells, is dean of sophomores. All West Campus students now receive the benefits of equal discipline under law. West deans also check attendance, enforce disciplinary rules, handle lost and found items, channel messages to students and offer “listening services for gripes. East Dean Dorothy Murphy mokes an appointment with a student s parents. 278 FACULTY Eo � Compui counselors ore, (I to r) Counseling Director William Rees, Horry Anderson, Ann Brown, Bill Disney, ond Julio-be I Strauch. Counselors west counselor Dorla Swanson waits for her next appointment. In this vast institution of teachers, deans, administrators and students, there are those individuals to whom one may turn when no one else will listen — the counselors. Often a go-between with students and teachers or deans, a counselor acts as a moderator in matters of disagreements! For the freshman, a counselor helps to get the right students in the right classes, and assists the students to adjust academically and socially to high school. For the senior, the counselor helps students in post-high school education or careers; and for the in-between years, the counselor is there for any problem which just might arise. West counselor Karl Jordon assists a student with his class selections. FACULTY Cafeteria workers prepare lunch West Campus cafeteria workers are, (I to r) B. Stockert, B. Friend, E. Turner, D. Frompton, P. Bolson, L. Benker, R. Morgan, H. Pettit, I. Kitchell, ond M. Chism. Other West cafeteria workers are, (I to r) P. Hurt, N Kohler, W Brecher, H. McOuff, W Hupke, H. McAllister, M. Aaeisoerger, j. Koe, w. AAan-ion, S. Hazen, and T. McKinnon. Dragon’s Dens serve up snacks B. Thomason, W. Freeman, N. Dunn, and D. Williams work at West Campus students' favorite eating places. Whot ya havin’, osk Liz ond Donna at the Bast Campus Dragon's Den. FACULTY 281 Branch Finance Office Ticket sales, concession accounts, and personal services for teachers and students are just a handful of the duties of the BFO. The BFO keeps track of daily intake and output of money as well as bus schedules. Paying for a yearbook, getting rid of a book fine, or buying a box of Kleenex — you can take care of these jobs at the branch finance office. Nurses Nurse Martin reaches for another Bond-Aid. A mild stomach ache or a contagious disease — the nurse can offer a sympathetic smile, a cot to lie on, or if necessary a pass home. Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Yerly take charge of student health records, first aid treatment, and administering doctor-prescribed medicine. Mild traumas dealt with this year included an outbreak of scabies and a possible measles epidemic. Mrs. Mouer sells onother season ticket from the BFO Mrs. Yerly, tost Campus nurse, colls the dean's office to excuse onother ill student. 282 FACULTY Piles of paper work; Mr Bagley assists the deon and checks the absence list a second time. Secretaries Mrs. Smith helps out in o West Campus dean's office. Mrs Rasmussen, Registrar, and Mrs. Joestmgs, secretary for the counselors, look over the closs rankings. Mrs. Gumble, Ms. Rams, Mrs. Shane, and Mrs. Zimmerman finish another day's paper work in the mam office. FACULTY 283 Principals and Administrators Art Keller, East Campus Principal, and Larry Stone, West Campus Principal. Though PCHS has two campuses, with two different principals, the jobs performed by each are similar. Both Mr. Art Keller, East principal, and Mr. Larry Stone, West principal, have the responsibilities of assigning rooms to teachers, student-parent conferences, scheduling assemblies, evaluating teachers, and numerous other tasks. Art Oberle, PCHS special services director, is caught while answering the phone. District 303 School Board members ore, seated: Paul Shields, Don Martin, standing: Robert Lee, Melvin Wood, Ralph Brower, Jock lowmon, ond Charles Renner. These seven men from widely diversified careers and backgrounds meet every second and fourth Monday of the month (without pay) to serve the public interest in insuring that the 3,400 students in District 303 receive the best education possible — with the funds available. These men form the Pekin High School Board of Education. They are the decision-making body which sets the policies by which the school functions. Mr. William Holman (left), superintendent of PCHS, and Mr. Foote (right), assistant superintendent, have tough jobs. Making decisions to close school when a 1 2-inch snowstorm strikes, deciding when to cancel last hour because of tornado warnings, which teachers to hire, how to get more funds despite declining enrollment, whether to add classes or cancel a few, are just some of the decisions confronting them each year. The superintendent's job also includes attending local, state, and national developments as a representative of PCHS. Mr. Holman is also in charge of the supervision of assistant superintendent, business manager. East and West Campus principals, director of vocational education, athletic directors, and administrative assistant. He attends all meetings of the Board of Education and serves as a member of all committees. Serving as chief administrative officer of the school system is Mr. Holman's primary function. He keeps the board informed as to how policies are being carried out and their efficiency. ADMINISTRATORS 285 A SPECIAL THANKS TO — ALL THE MERCHANTS WHO HELPED MAKE THE 1977 YEARBOOK POSSIBLE 286 ADVERTISERS 1977 Sponsors ACE HARDWARE CENTRAL TELEPHONE OF ILLINOIS CLARK OIL DALE SIMS DODGE L. T. GOODWIN BUILDERS HOMESTEAD REALTY LIVINGSTONE, JR. INSURANCE MAJESTIC FORMAL WEAR MARIGOLD RESTAURANT MODEL WALLPAPER JOE OZELLA LICENSING PEKIN FLORAL AND GIFT SHOP THIESMAGNAVOX WILL HARMS CO. ADVERTISERS 287 TOWN AND COUNTRY REALTY George Lighter, Broker-Owner Mil Court St. Phone 347 5189 Pekin, Illinois Home: 346 7309 [H fjjlp -lJL REALTOP HMM-Warra r • yy ' TWIN LAKES BEACH Open Memorial Day to Labor Day Route 29, North of Pelcin 288 ADVERTISERS LITTLE STAR CLEANERS We'll dean your winter coets and spring jackets. Corner of Fifth and Margaret 346 7588 FORT SCHOCK MOTOR CO. Providing Drivers Education cars since 1963 201 N. Capitol Pekin, III. From Blue Jeans To Suits, Sweaters to Neckties . . . RUSS STRAUMAN'S 320 Court Street Phone 346-01 10 ILLINI WELDING SUPPLIES INC. Welding Supplies Industrial Supplies Safety Products Medical Products Fire Protection Equipment Pekin Peoria 2100 N. 8th 303 Franklin 346-3164 673-6733 Canton Bloomington 425 S. 5th 608 IAA Dr. 647 7144 ADVERTISERS 289 BOOK-A-RAMA 522 Court St. Pekin, Illinois 61554 The largest selection of paperbacks and pocket size books in this part of the country. Congratulations to the Graduates of P.C.H.S. EMERSON PONTIAC MR. K'S Your low overhead dealer For Food Your Satisfaction is Our Business New and Used Cars Derby and Eighth Street Pekin, Illinois (downtown) 290 ADVERTISERS UDRY JEWELERS 1100 Derby St. (Across From Korsmeyers in Derby Plaza) Phone 347 8084 BLOOMPOTT FLORIST AND GREENHOUSE 801 Hamilton St. Ph. 347-4124 More bank for your i ey...closer to where live and shop... ...with people you know to serve you. a facility of the I IdLlOl l3l DilflM Opening in the Summer of ’77 ADVERTISERS 291 THE PHOTOGGERY Photographic Equipment and Supplies Processing and Developing Equipment Cameras Enlargers Film Developing 527 Court St. Print Driers 346 1551 for all your camera needs 292 ADVERTISERS RAY DENNISON CHEVROLET, INC. Expert Body Repairs Complete Parts and Service Factory Trained Technicians 2320 N. Eighth Ph. 347 3101 (Rt. 29 North) Pekin, Illinois 61554 JCPenney ADVERTISERS 293 (And do you really care7) We're running out of natural gas one of our nation s most important resources Natural gas makes up about 1 3 of the energy used in America today In Central Illinois it heats more than 90% of our homes and does a lot of other important jobs like cooking, clothes drying, water heating and industrial processing But there won t be any gas left in 10 years if we keep using it at our present rate and no more is found That's where you come in The energy industry is going to need a lot of help in future years to solve its problems Engineers, geologists, chemists and good legislators will all be able to contribute their part in finding new energy sources and making the most of the ones we already have Sound interesting7 .--------------------------- WILL THE NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY BE AUVE WHEN YOU ARE 251 Congratulations Seniors Stop in and see our new bank on Margaret and Ann Eliza — between Fifth and Sixth Sts. Ask about our FREE checking with no minimum balance the four years you are in college or trade school. OF PEKIN • 111 The First Rational Dank MEMDER FD.I.C. 294 ADVERTISERS When thinking of Buying or selling Call the Professionals 347 5154 E. REALTOR Esq! Larry F. Janis B. Watson 346 4324 HOf STCAD ncALry Wood 347 2404 Neavear G.R.I. 347 1822 Jackie Neavear 347 1822 REULING'S Downtown Pelcin 359 361 Court St. Apparel and Home Furnishings for the Family 3500 Court Street Open Daily I0A.M.-9P.M. Ph. 347 7387 Sunday Noon 5 P.M. Tropical Fish Exotic Birds Small Animals Reptiles Dog and Cat Supplies ADVERTISERS 295 SAVE THE CHILDREN THEY’RE A PART OF OUR FUTURE Save Today for Those Important Needs of Tomorrow S. Fourth and Broadway Pekin. III. AMERICAN SAVINGS AND LOAN Open Tuesday Through Saturday 8:00 am —? 1526 N. 8th. Pekin 347 3732 HAIR DESIGN Individual Styling and • style cuts • blow drying • perms and uniperms • curling irons • hair coloring • frosting Men’s • bleaching Styling 296 ADVERTISERS Your Future Begins With Us Corn Products a unit of CPC International, Inc. ADVERTISERS 297 g ffiisttr 0©tvuJt; MISTER DONUT 2800 Court Street Open 24 Hours Seven Days a Week RIPPER’S FLOWERS — Corsages — Roses — Planters — Wedding Flowers — Funeral Arrangements — Sifts 320 Derby Pekin, III. 61554 347 4134 NOW TWO GREAT STORES! VOGEL’S SAME GREAT SERVICE AND QUALITY IN BOTH LOCATIONS 12 I South Second Street And Its New Location in the Market Square Your Quality Store Since 1934 298 ADVERTISERS ONE HOUR MARTINIZING Save Money on Specials Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday No Extra Charge tor Fast Service Free storage of your garments when you leave them tor dry cleaning. Pay for them in the spring at regular low prices. 1500 North Eighth Street, Pekin Phone 346-3228 Monday-Saturday 7-5:30 ADVERTISERS 299 FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF PEKIN Phone 347 3106 532 Court St. Plants and Flowers tor all Occasions by: THE GREENHOUSE FLOWERSHOPPE 2101 Broadway 347-5921 Pekin. III. Select Your Diamond in Privacy JONES BROS. JEWELERS Diamonds from Pekin, Illinois 517-519 Court Street Phone 347-3175 300 ADVERTISERS All Types of Women’s Clothing Slacks Pantsuits Dresses and Even Blue Jeans REA’S The Only Place to Shop PEKIN WATER WORKS COMPANY Office Service Building 328 Broadway Pekin 346 2171 m ± ' AA AMBULANCE INC. Registered Technicians Long Distance Transfer We Never Close 817 N. Fifth Pekin. III. ADVERTISERS 301 r ( •' i - Editor Steve Bonk works on finol layouts for the senior section of the book. ► Liz Goodwin, Kathy Dell, and Kelly Helmick debate over which cutline would best fit the picture. John lighter finalizes a couple of ad contracts. Advertising....................................Kathy Kasley John Lighter Robert Harmon Gene Sharp Copy...........................................Kathy Oberle Liz Goodwin Cutlines ......................................Kelly Helmick Kathy Dell Photography ...................................Howard Ash Curtis Berner Rod Ruch Duane Loften John Ehrich Bill Schwing Joe Alesandrini Mark Sutton Kathy Oberle edits some of the mony pages of copy for the book. PEKINIAN 303 1 977’s memories The end of a book The end of a year The end of high school growth for ’77’s seniors But, most importantly The beginning of the growth vital to our futures. Steve Bonk 1 977 Pekinian Editor ■