Pinckneyville High School - Pyramid Yearbook (Pinckneyville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1981 volume:

Pyramid 1980-81 A-Golden- Book of Memories Editor: Barbara Webber ‘Co-Advisors: Daniel Herbst Glen Hamilton Pinckneyville Community .High School Pinckneyville, Illinois Volume 48 This Year’s Golden Book Dedicated T'o pe ae fe eri OE A Re cree 7m —_ a eS ras 2 DEDICATION Our 50- Year-Old Building and the Class of 1930-31 This year of 1980-81 finds the students and alumni celebrating the 50th birthday of the P.C.H.S. building. With this in mind, the Pyramid staff has dedicated this book to our fifty year old building and to the first class to graduate from this building — the Class of 1930-31. In 1930, the new school’s of- ficials, planners, and architects erected and planned a building that was “built to last” and is still something to be proud of. Lois Snider Ailes Helen Wihl Bell Joe Bradley Lillian Loucks Carson Dorothy Bernaix Campbell Alice May Schulte Dalton Kathryn West Davis Mayme Depew Davis Beatrice Eichholz James Eichholz Velma Byerly Ginn Ernestine Campbell Griffith Maurice Gruner Virginia R. Brown Harper Vern Hodge Heine The board members at this time were: D. M. Pillers, president of the board; and Alvy Hill, D. A. Johnson, William Hammack, and George Pyatt as board members. Harry Wilson was the principal and W. A. Bom- merscheim was the secretary. Our new building began with an enrollment of 250 students. In the graduating class of 1930-31, there were 44 members. These forty-four were Class of 1930-31 Woodrow Hermany Dale Johnson Wanda Kelly Keene Ella Uhe Lee Jane Perry Longerici: Beaulah Watts Marlow Kenneth Milligan Jessie Jenkel Mitchell Basil Newton Henrietta Herman Pfeffer George Dean Pyatt Cletus Schneider Clarence Schwetzler Roland Smith Rudolph Stahlheber the start of many great and lasting traditions at P.C.H.S. Through the years there have been many outstanding classes at P.C.H.S., but the Class of 1930-31 has the right to say, “We started it all in the new building of P.C.H.S.” We consider this an honor to dedicate our 1980-81 yearbook to this 50 year-old building of ours, and to the Class of 1930-31. Russell Taylor Lavaughn Gregory Thorn Mildred Frazer Wolfe Taletha Vordtriede Woodbridge Deceased Benton Bass Emmerson Dunn Alberna Repke Jeremiah Russell Lafferty Richard LeCompte Cecil Milligan Harrison Pursell Woodrow Schmidt George Schroeder Edwin Zipprodt Table of Contents Opening, 5 Underclassmen, 9 Seniors, 31 Faculty, 44 Sports, 59 Organizations, 97 Activities, 121 Closing, 160 PCHS Students Celebrate s.. The Pep Band plays songs during a pep rally. Many exciting events have taken place in this Golden Anniversary Year. = We saw the addition of five faculty Students join hands around the Bon members and two student teachers. Fue, This includes Mr. David Brunty, Mr. David Columbo, Mrs. Neva Corn, Mrs. Linda Johnson, Miss Linda Rudolph, and student teachers Mr. Don Hamilton and Mr. Dave Stanton. The first semester started with the football season as the Panthers achieved a record of 5-4, with an exciting victory of 54-0 at the Homecoming game. Fifty years of Homecoming Queens and the class of 1931 were honored during ‘the half-time activities. The second semester was very ex- citing as the Basketball Panthers won the SWE Conference Championship, first time since 1963. The annual Heart Fund Fair came late this year due to February’s full schedule, and the fund-raising activity was carried out for the fifth consecutive year. Other spring activities included a ; Junior Congress car wash, Sophomore - ” Tim Johnston concentrates on the game record sale, Spring Dance, Senior Class from the sidelines. Trip, Prom, and the long awaited Graduation to complete the year. So, Happy Anniversary PCHS and may there be fifty more years of good times and happy memories at this school. Michelle Hanks sings “Good Hearted Woman” at the Variety Show. 6 OPENING A Golden Year Donna Gerrish looks into our cameras. Olen Lacy and Mary Beth Hagene relax outside between classes. Cindy Timpner takes on a new look dur- ing Homecoming Week. Diana Higgerson poses for a picture. OPENING 7 Students show school spirit by painting their vehicles during Sectionals. Amy Speegle takes advantage of her time in Study Hall. , . Homecoming Queen Candidates anticipate an- nouncement of queen. John Smith caught by surprise. 8 OPENING underrilasses Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Freshman Class Begins in Anniversary Year The Freshman class began their high school years by tak- ing part during Homecoming week. They also sold candy to raise money. The Freshmen elected class officers and student council members to represent them. As they entered high school, the Freshman class enjoyed meeting new friends and are looking forward to their future years at P.C.H.S. Students not pictured are: Jessica Buchannon, Dean Boismier, Richard Donahue, Mike Hubler, Donna Rednour, Barbara Rolando, and Rodney Stevens. (v2 , qn. . 7 ) +? r n _— Freshman Class Officers: (Left to Right): Traci Chapman — Vice- President, Cheri Thomas — Secretary-Treasurer, and Colleen Hiller — President. d 7 a Mf a Darcy Rhonda Janet Gary Janet Kelly Andrews Angleton Baker Barton Bathon Batton m™ fii . Jim Rhonda Mary Lea Ann Debra Michelle Beatty Bird Bochantin Boggis Brand Brand FRESHMEN £ Steve Danny Jamie Brueggemann Bruns Bruns Jimmy John Carlson Carter Daren Chandler Chapman Shannon Clark Michael Dalman Tracy Bruns Heather Bryan Gina Peradotto and Cheri Thomas head for the mats in the Girls’ Gym. i) ily Missy Crain Ton Davis Patty Smith in a good mood. Be Ae ‘ti! Donald Eisenhauer Amy Eubanks David Crumbacher Dwayne Davis Duane Feltmeyer Staci Cuccatti Mitchell Feltmeyer FRESHMEN 11 =) . Aa. 7 WUSAN Frank Bill Ferguson George Gill . P . 1 ie Beth Kellerman smiles for the camera. fae Dennis Kurt Jaci Ginn Grady Greer _ qq Troy James Mary Dan Mitchell Gresham Grimm Hagene Haggard Harsy Tracy Hartman Harvel moe S Kim Colleen Darren Higgerson Hiller Hopp = Sherry Allen Nancy Hutchings Jones Keene 12 FRESHMEN = e a wou es ia 89 i i i Beth Joan Karl Kellerman Kellerman Kellerman 3 Edward Kocian 6 Teresa Kujawa . as a Angie Lambert rae ( Danny Karen Martin McCurdy Ax� Molly Kellerman David Lueker ia iw Rodney Mifflin Rita Kellerman Roxane Lunnemann : a we Darin Miller wale Chris Martin David Miller FRESHMEN 13 Lynette Kathy Miller Mitchell -« ' David Dana Laura Julie Mohr Morgenthaler Morgenthaler Nehrkorn ee s - Brain Voorhees studies his music. hr } 4 ‘ ( Marjorie Mike Gina Parsell Pearson Peradotto Frances Barbie Pitman Rod Wolfe says, “I dare you to step on my foot.” Denise Todd Reeder Rennison a Al : ful A Pam Rod Linda Cheryl Rhonda Rushing Rushing Ryterski Schwarz Shaw 14 FRESHMEN Tracie Singer SS Am da Amy Jeff Jeff Pat Speegle Sronce Starkweather Stewart 5 Edward i Rhonda Mike Greg Suchomski Tedder Tbomas Thompson David Toler Donna - Brian Urbanek - 5 Voorhees Jamie Bruns is caught daydreaming. Cassie Weatherford FRESHMEN 15 Donna James Lisa Wild Williams Wilson Paula Tim Ann Yeager Zeidler Zimmerman Paula Yeager takes a break during Typing. Brian Smith works hard during Electricity. Which one is the REAL Traci Chapman? 16 FRESHMEN Sophomores Sell Records in Golden Year The Sophomore class con- tinued through their second golden year of high school. They started off the year by par- ticipating in the Homecoming events. Some of the highlights of the Sophomores’ year were taking the ASVAB interest tests and receiving their driver’s licenses. The last quarter of the year saw the sophomores finishing the year by conducting a record and tape sale to raise money for the class treasury. Their efforts net- ted them profits which shall be used to finance prom next year. The final activity for a number of selected sophmores was to serve at the junior-senior prom in May. Students not pictured are: Allen Ford, Brenda Heisner, Cody Hill, John Hubler, and Margaret Mitchell. Sophomore Class Officers: (Left to Right): Julie Folden — Vice- President; Tricia Pursell — Secretary-Treasurer, and Kay Pyatt — President. Chris Karen Adcock Araiza Ausmus Ausmus KJ BS iS ti x e- . . jj =, yw a ; D4 Pa — ‘ Becky Raymond Dwayne Beth Baggott Baudison Bauersachs Bender SOPHOMORES 17 Leslie A Rhonda Donny Tara Alan Bierman Bird Brand Brown Bruns Vince Brian Cacioppo Carroll : im E att oo ora, © Jeff Vicky Shari Carson Carson Caupert a j | “ee as a . wall . Pam Mark Ira Debbie Beth Chapman Cicardi Copus Cottom Davis ig), eo ™ Chris Tom Kenny Diffenauer Dobrinick Downen ed a Ty 4 =. . =X | = ' Pam Chapman adds her talent to the Pep Band. ™ See = Elaine Brian Beth Dudek Elliot Emling SOPHOMORES Donald Engelman Donna Epplin Paula Ferrari Se Connie Epplin Randy Farthing Bruce Peradotto asks for a refill. a Robbie Fulk Leslie Graff These girls show their school spirit on Fifties Day. Lori Gielow zs, “ Tim Grafton SOPHOMORES 19 Lori Gielow says, “You had better not take that picture.” Donald Hill SOPHOMORES ° Daren Holyfield RaiDean Jenkel © Kathy Kellerman fi Laurie Lambert Alice Lisa House House eae °c Ls ‘ Carl Julie Jones Jones Smile, RaiDean! SN Rhonda Lester Hardin Harvel é RAN Donna Hicks Kevin Steve Huggins Huggins c a Michael Michelle Jurkowski Karabec me) Lisa Kellerman Kent Scott Lindner Long Margaret Mann ) 4 . ™ | Randy Mathis Cheryl McCurdy Mike Millikin Beverly Tina Moritz Morrow Kenneth Angie Loos Lueker Gary Winter waves good-bye after a long day of school. Kenneth Mohr a — Jerry Nowakowski o Tina Ogilvie Candra McConnell «7% Gay Lynn Opp SOPHOMORES 21 Bruce Peradotto Kim Stanley Pierce Przygoda Pursell Caroline Ruppert Schmikgall Does Ann Issaac have something to hide? 22 SOPHOMORES David Phillips Eric Rheinecker Bruce Schwarz XN Melissa Sprenger mA Jim Schwarz Tim Simpson a Sherry Sroka _— s Tim Robinson Scruggs Michelle Smith to Larry Theobald Fa ' Cathy Elaine Valentine Valentine The camera focuses in on Sheryl Mohr. Lorraine Gina Brook Valentine Vanetti Walton Chris Lisa Mark Susan Gary Weisel Whaley Whitson Williams Williams Winter Tammy . shia aaa Debbie Wolfe S ; : 7 Yeager What’s so interesting, Mike? SOPHOMORES 23 Juniors Help Celebrate Golden Anniversary Juniors started out the celebration of the 50th Anniver- sary of the school, by par- ticipating in the festivities of homecoming week. The Junior Class was represented by Erna Rheinecker and Angie Flure as 1980 Homecoming Queen Can- didates. As the year progressed, more activities filled the Junior calendar. Calendar girls were chosen, class rings were pur- chased, and the Junior Class Congress was elected. At the Christmas Dance the class was represented by Rena Shute and Brian Rushing. The Juniors took responsibility for the 1981 prom in May. The Juniors have started planning for the senior year as well as their future years out of P.C.H.S. Students not pictured are: Michael Brand, Carla Miller, and Claudia Prowell. Junior Class Officers: (Left to Right): Kerry Graskewicz — Vice President, Brian Tolbert — Secretary-Treasurer, Bernard Mann — President. Dawn Ronnie Ray Andrews Angleton Baggot � s Janice Staci Doug Dallas Dwight Bathon Baudison Bauersachs Bigham Bingham 24 JUNIORS Frank Bigham Natalie Danny Bishop Brand Dennis Bruns Lynne Wright and Judy Wolf show off the new Western look. ‘ Karen Carter Laurie Carter Dave Degenhardt Richie Steve Carlson Carney Belinda Danny Chapman Chapman ‘Todd Lindner says, “I like hot dogs but they don’t like me.” Julie Burkhead David Carson ee Nancy Denman Juniors 25 Randy Melissa Edwards Feltmeyer oad VWur y mY Jimmy Bill Ferguson Ferrari oe 5, Me — ws Kenny Girkin ee JoEtta Kellerman — number one Navy recruiter N : n Kerry Graskewicz Tammy Haycraft 6 Greg Jason Hensler Hill ‘ Laura Chapman brings the western look to Consumer’s Ed. 26 JUNIORS Kevin Mary Hiller Hutchingson 7 Dora Kellerman Jerome JoEtta Kellerman Kellerman Lamezyk « Lisa Montgomery and Dana Heine gallop around the girls’ gym. oY : CoA x Candy Mark Johnston Jones Steve Carney relaxes in electronics. Marilyn Jurkowski Shellie Kuhnert _ Kent Lazenby , Todd Lindner Ronda Karabec Sharon Keene Fred Kellerman Denise Kujawa Michelle Leber Michael Loos JUNIORS 27 ay Mike Jarl Kevin Louise Becky Louis sukes Lunnemann Malcolm Malinski Malinski Bernard Bob Mann Markotay = : WW -d Laurie Marcia Marler Martin : Mrs. Hatch, Dana Heine, Cindy Timpner, and Mary Taucher bring the 50’s look back Tammy Terri to P.C.H.S. Martin Mathis Sf ae Mark Theresa Donna Lisa McClurken McCrary McDaniel McKinstry Miller Montgomery ee - Melinda Peggy Moritz Padfield 28 JUNIORS Rob Phillips Theresa McCrary, Lynn Barglik, and Betsy Hankla concentrate on their music at the chorus concert. Mike Presswood N Ron i Bill Kathy Przygoda Renner Rennison f | i Alex Brian Robertson Rushing Presswood 7 ‘D . we Erna Rheinecker Dale Rybacki Re ee % a awvet Sj Bindi Patty Pick Jeff Pritchett = — Mike Ritter Daren Schmidt ; © Doug Bauersachs enjoys the sunshine. JUNIORS 29 hai WV Harriet Chris Paula Lee Steve Mary Stanton Stewart Stowers Suchomski Tanner Taucher ' w Barbie Doug Cindy Brian Y Sue Thomas Thomas Timpner Tolbert Valentine Kerry Todd Melody Bill Vicky Judy Vordtriede Weinhoffer Whetstone Wilcox Williamson Wolf —_ i� we r a “ h | hb Beth Lynne Stuart Ed Scott Crystal Wright Wright Wright Zimmerman Nehring Ridgeway Kevin Hiller sneaks a peek out of French Belinda Chapman and Paige Presswood class. rush to class. 30 JUNIORS geniurs yneweille Win, .. w 7 .S . th ay pl Seniors Senior Favorites Seniors Are 50th Anniversary Class Charles F. Anderson Jordan A. Araiza James W. Bathon Melvin W. Bathon Roger J. Bathon Susan E. Benedict Many events made the year of 1980-81 a special Class Officers: (Left to Right): Dave Tyler, vice- one for the seniors. They were the fiftieth anniver- president; Cathy Schubert, secretary-treasurer; sary class to graduate from the present PCHS Scott Kimmel, president. building. Many seniors took part in the annual magazine and Stanley products sales and worked in concessions for football and basketball games to raise money for the class trip to Nashville, Ten- nessee. On the class trip, they visited the Grand Ole Opry and Opryland. Seniors Judy Suchomski and Bill Miller reigned as Christmas Dance royal- ty. Five seniors were eligible for Illinois State Scholarships. Nine seniors participated in the Rend Lake JETS Competition in which PCHS took third place with seniors David Eubanks and Debbie Grantham winning individual honors. Bar- bara Webber was named as the 1981 DAR winner. The year concluded with many seniors attending the Junior-Senior Prom in May. Finally, Gradua- tion brought a time for many important decisions and reflections on memories of a golden year. 32 SENIORS . Catherine M. Beninati Diane K. Bigham Michelle A. Bird Monica D. Bostick Donald A. Brand T. Charles Brand Mildred E. Bruno Bradley J. Bruns SENIORS 33 D. Joseph Bruns Todd A. Carns Christine R. Churchill Donna C. Dehne Kathy R. Dempsay Robert M. Diffenauer 34 SENIORS Mark A. Dudek Susan Benedict adds a touch of the Orient while Cathy Schubert heads for the beach. Jeff D. Ferrero Sandy L. George Richard L. Farthing Donna L. Gerrish SENIORS 35 Five Seniors Eligible for State Scholarships Kenneth L. Giacomo Lisa K. Gooden Thomas D. Gooden Wade K. Graskewicz Kevin G. Hagene Laura M. Hagene 36 SENIORS Jerri L. Hanks 4 5 Shari E. Hertel Sherry D. Hicks Diana L. Higgerson SENIORS 37 Janis Welsch enters the world of “weeples.” Erin S. Houghland Carolyn C. Irwin 38 SENIORS Gary R. Hull N 6, { Thomas W. Johnson Timothy W. Johnston Keith A. Kellerman Scott A. Kimmel Michael A. Klosterman Meschelle D. Kocian SENIORS 39 1980-81 Senior Favorites . MR. AND MISS PCHS: Sherry Hicks and Wade Graskewicz |, ’ eer aie: MOST STUDIOUS: David Eubanks and Rhonda MOST FRIENDLY: Kurt Miller and Tricia Eaton Cuccatti 40 SENIOR FAVORITES es MOST TALENTED: Tim Place and Beninati we MOST SCHOOL-SPIRITED: MOST HUMOROUS: Scott MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Barb Staci Stanton and Gary Hull Kimmel and Tami Marlow Webber and Bob Diffenauer SENIOR FAVORITES 41 Judy Suchomski, Bill Miller Reign as Christmas Royalty Cathy J. Lacy L. Dawn Lautz Willia - David G. Malcolm Lori A. Malinski Steven J. Marlow 42 SENIORS Tami E. Marlow Timothy R. Martin A Kevin L. Miller Kimberly K. Martin —_ — J. Kent McClurken AN Kurt W. Miller Glenn A. McKinstry William P. Miller SENIORS 43 44 Seniors David G. Mucha 4 Randy L. Mohr Donald J. Moore 7a ( y Randy D. Nowakowski P. Donald Opp Timothy E. Place Dena L. Rennison Robert E. Ryterski Catherine M. Schubert Rachel R. Shelton Tim D. Simpson SENIORS 45 Steven L. Smith Staci L. Stanton Joe S. Stevenson Judy M. Suchomski G. Scott Tabing 46 SENIORS Barbara Webber Named DAR Winner Jama R. Watson Barbara L. Webber Beth A. Weeks SENIORS 47 Albert T. Wheeler David W. Williams Steve L. Williamson Rose M. Woodside William H. Woodside John M. Zeidle r 48 SENIORS Board of Education Administration Board of Education and Administration Plan The Board of Education, Ad- ministration and Faculty of High School District 101 are responsible for providing students in the district with a quality education. The Board considers matters of policy such as attendance and discipline and makes decisions on these and matters related to budget and personnel as well. Special events, such as those involved with the fif- tieth anniversary celebration, are also handled by the Board. To assist them in these decisions, the administration and the faculty may make recom- mendations since they are more closely involved in the day-to-day operation of the school. The Board appropriated funds to renovate Thomas Gymnasium to make it more energy-efficient, so students returned to find bricks replacing the opaque glass that had been in place since the gym was built. As well, funds were provided to turn a storage room into a photography lab to meet the need created by the addition of photography to the cur- riculum. Expenditures for other books and supplies and materials are also decided by the Board through administrative recommendation. Much discussion about further changes in the fifty year old building took place during the year. By recommendation of the ad- ministration, a number of changes in faculty were made, primarily to fill vacancies. The new additions were Mr. David Brunty in Speech and Social Science, Mr. David Colombo as Librarian, Mrs. Neva Corn and Miss Linda Rudolph in Girls’ Physical Education and Athletics, and Mrs. Linda Johnson in Business Education. The faculty assumes responsibility for teaching over sixty units of credit that are offered. For most teachers, this means at least six hours of teaching per day. In addition to this responsibility, which also includes maintaining general discipline in the school, many teachers are responsible for extra-curricular activities and athletics as well. Each curricular department within i the faculty made a report to the Board of Education to keep them in- Dean Brewer — Building Prin- Dean Smith — Vocational formed about what is currently hap- cipal, Administrative Assistant, Director, Administrative pening in the various classes and to Freshman Football Coach Assistant offer suggestions for improvement and possible directions and an- ticipated needs for the future. 50 ADMINISTRATION Seated (Left to Right): Alan McClurken, John H. Stumpe, President; Stuart Wright. Standing (Left to Right): Richard Luke, Charles McKinney, Charles Thomas, and Dean Crumbacher, Secretary. BOARD OF EDUCATION 51 Faculty Supervises Golden Anniversary Edward Birkner — Science, JETS Team David Brunty — History, Carol Camp — Math, Speech, Black Masque Head Track Coach, Assis- tant Volleyball Coach, Math Team : Coach Minton relaxes after a tough practice. 52 FACULTY Carole Black — English, French, French Club Librarian, National Society a): us a cot Dick Corn — Drivers ED., P.E., Head Basketball Coach, Head Track Coach, Assistant Football Coach Events and Activities Neva Corn — P.E., Girls’ Head Basketball Coach, Girls Head Softball Coach Greg Hale — Health, P.E., Assistant Basketball Coach, Assistant Baseball Glen Hamilton — Drawing, Electricity, Photography, Yearbook Photography, Cross Country Coach Elaine Dailey — English 4, Spanish, Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society _ _ ee Harral Hall — English 2, Senior Class Sponsor Ramona Hatch — Home Economics, FHA Gary Glenzy — P.E., History, Athletic Director, Head Foot- ball Coach, Assistant Basket- ball Coach, Head Baseball Coach Miss Camp lets out a sigh after another math class. FACULTY 53 Mrs. Hatch looks worried about the kitchen during food service. 54 FACULTY Daniel Herbst — English 3, Yearbook, Sophomore Class Sponsor Jean Horn — Business Education Ray Lambert — Mining and Reclamation, VICA Sponsor Jeanette Hoeinghaus — Home Economics, FHA, Cheerleader Sponsor Linda Johnson — Business Education George McPheeters — Science Mr. Herbst gets help from Rod Chapman and Chris Stewart on 50’s day. Cathy Ortolan — Title I, Roger Minton — P.E., Freshman Class Sponsor Drivers Ed., Sociology, Asst. Football, Asst. Track, Wrestling Coach ain Pfau — Ernest Queen — English 1 Asst. harry Mathematics, Basketball Coach A Wilbur Ragland — USS. History, Junior Class Sponsor, Golf, Gymnastics Coach Sam Robb — Agriculture, FFA Advisor Se Lee ) i ioe Mary Lou Ozburn — Mathematics we a Miss Rudolph oversees Miss Ortolan’s grading during fourth hour study hall. FACULTY 55 Linda Rudolph — P.E., Head Volleyball Coach, Asst. Girls’ Basketball Coach Tom Shea — Mining and Reclamation, VICA Sponsor Mrs. Corn and Miss Rudolph relax between P.E. classes. Pat Sheley — Individual Instruction Lois Smith — Business Education Alex Singer — Woods, Metals, Welding and Machine Shop David Vroman — Band and Chorus Director Mr. Vroman keeps a close watch over the pep band. TQ. Joe James — Guidance Counselor, Cooperative Education eS AS Bot 1 6) 4 � . a Carolyn Longshore — School Nurse, Health Occupations Nadine Craig — Book- keeper and Secretary Lularose Wilson — Guidance Counselor, Na- tional Honor Society Sponsor Betty Stumpe — Health Service Technician Nancy Wieman — Book- keeper and Secretary Mrs. Hoeinghaus counts the cash after an FHA-sponsored dance. Joan Miller — Secretary FACULTY 57 Staff Assist a Bus Drivers: (Left to Right): Jim Rule, Charles Morton, Lloyd Kellerman, Diane Fisher, Lylia Hagel, and Tom Denton. Cafeteria Staff: (Left to Right): Mabel Woodside, cook; Custodians: (Left to Right): J LaVerne Schwarz, Cafeteria manager; Clara Eisenhaus, cook. Toler, George Butcher. 58 STAFF Football Cheerleaders Track Cross Country Schedules Baseball Golf Basketball Softball Volleyball Wrestling Tumbling Seniors End Panther Football Careers ) Chuck Anderson Scott Carney Todd Carns Bob Diffenauer Quad-Captain Quad-Captain Tim Johnston Lv vib? « shh Beh Me P 5% ‘nid dh : eo, Bie Sarl “peated , 4 7+ ¢ hviey AY : vhs LP E Quarterback Wade Graskewicz passes over Defense. Donnie Opp Tim Place Terry Queen Mike Sronce Quad-Captain 60 FOOTBALL With Record of 26-7. Wade Graskewicz Danny Helvey David Leehy Quad-Captain Tim Simpson Steve Smith Scott Tabing FOOTBALL 61 : : as : edt Le o ae. et , ro pe se Varsity Football: Front Row (Left to Right): Managers — David Mucha, Glenn McKinstry, Albert “Doc” Wheeler, Steve Carney. Sec- ond Row (Left to Right): Asst. Coach Dick Corn, Asst. Coach Dave Stanton, Kent Lazenby, Matt Cheek, Ronnie Angleton, Pat Smith, Donny Haggard, Ed Tyler, Frank Bigham. Third Row (Left to Right): Asst. Coach Roger Minton, Head Coach Gary Glenzy, Ron Parsell, Mike Ritter, Jimmy Ferguson, Robbie Phillips, Neal McDaniel, Chris Stewart, Bernard Mann. Fourth Row (Left to Right): Stuart Wright, Rod Chapman, Dallas Bigham, Kerry Graskewicz, Danny Helvey, Kevin Hiller, Eric Baker, Alex Robertson. Fifth Row ( Left to Right): Tim Johnston, Todd Carns, David Leehy, Tim Simpson, Bob Diffenauer, Stev Smith, Shawn Hiller, Chuck Anderson, Randy Mohr. Back Row (Left to Right): Don Opp, Scott Carney, Tim Place, Terry Queen, Mike Sronce, Kurt Miller, Wade Graskewicz, Scott Tabing, Gary Hull. | October 6th Panthers Named me oy All-Conference Selection ( Left to Right): Rod Chapman Place Kicker; David Leehy — Ist Team Offensive Back; Scott Carney — Ist Team Offensive Tackle, Ist Team Defensive Tackle; Don Opp — Ist Team Defensive End; Steve Smith — 1st Team Defensive Safety. 62 FOOTBALL With the Panthers being rated Ist in the SWE Conference at the beginning of the year, the team had a “golden” look in their season. They were led by the quad-captains Scott Carney, Todd Carns, David Leehy, and Donnie Opp. After defeating Carlyle 36-12 the Panthers were picked as the “WCIL — Coca-Cola” Team Of The Week” By Radio Station WCIL in Carbondale. The Panthers ended their season with a 5-4 record and a 4th place conference standing. All four Panthers captains were pick- ed on the All-South Football Team by the area coaches. The annual Football Banquet was held on November 25, 1980 with the awards being given as follows: Best Defensive Back — Kurt Miller; Best Offensive Back — David Leehy; Best Defensive Lineman — Scott Carney; Best Offensive Lineman — Terry Queen: Most Improved — Steve Smith; and Scott Tabing; Most ; ; Valuable — Todd Carns and David Panther punter, Terry Queen, backs up the opposition. Leehy. “WCIL — Coca-Cola’ Team of the Week Kerry Graskewicz splits the defense. SE WG a= S David Leehy cuts back to open field. FOOTBALL 63 Four Panthers Selected to All-South Squad. Panthers power around end. Sophomores We Herrin 14 Anna-Jonesboro 24 Nashville 8 Sparta 20 Carlyle 2 DuQuoin 12 Chester 18 Murphysboro 18 Freshmen We Anna-Jonesboro 0 Nashville 8 Sparta 20 Carlyle 12 DuQuoin 12 Chester 16 Murphysboro 14 Todd Carns watches the game from sideline. 64 FOOTBALL den mh: {| i | fg ATE AD ey e� : aM) ee SOT. Fei Sophomore Football: Front Row (Left to Right): Wyatt Genet, Keith ees Robbie Fulk, Thorn Keene, David ry aan Brook Walton, Claude Rains, Olin Lacy, Randy Mathis. Second Row (Left to Right): Tim Grafton, Mike Millikin, Bruce Peradotta, Mark Cicardi, Chris Diffenauer, Mark Schmidgall, Brian Carroll, Chris Adcock. Sophomores Improve Their Record. eaten ple -_ ‘Bt; 79 , Bt AG cE Dh Re | ht eg eee: 0,12. 6 ; Freshman Football: Front Row (Left to Right): Curtis Kish, Kurt Grady, Duane Feltmeyer, Tim Zeidler, Greg Thompson, Rod Wolf, Pat Stewart, David Lueker, Daren Chandler, Dennis Ginn, Mitchell Harsy. Second Row: (Left to Right): Jeff Starkweather, Rod Rushing, David Toler, Danny Martin, Brian Smith, Danny Haggard, Ron McGee, Carl Ferguson, Toby Queen, Jeff Sronce, Coach Dean Brewer. FOOTBALL 65 Panther Cross Country Team: (Front Row: Left to Right): Mgr., Rhonda Hardin, Michelle Hanks, Donna Hicks, Rena Shute, Michelle Bird, Lisa Whitson, Coleen Hiller, Mitchell Feltmeyer, Don Davis. (Back Row: Left to Right): Jim Carlson, Darren Hopp, Jerome Kellerman, Richie Carlson, Steve Huggins, Ray Harriss, Karl Kellerman, Toby Robinson, Matt Smith, Mark McClurken, Kenny Girken, Tim Robinson. Girls Join Boys in Cross Country Competition This years cross country squad had their most successful season since renewing the sport at PCHS. Wins over Chester, Sparta, and Murphysboro highlighted the dual-meet season. Jerome Kellerman (6th), Matt Smith (10th), Steve Huggins (18th), Richie Carlson (23rd), and Kenny Girken (29th) ran well enough in the SWE Conference Meet to finish 4th teamwise. Jerome Keller- man and Matt Smith, 10th and 14th in the District Meet at Benton, qualified for Sectional Competition at Flora — The first Pinckneyville runners to do so in several years. For the first time PCHS field- ed a girls cross country team. Colleen Hiller was undefeated in dual meets and finished third in a 10 team invitational at Nashville. Colleen, a freshman, finished 24th in the Mascoutah Girls District, only about 30 se- cond from q ualify — for the Jerome Kellerman (MVP) finishes at conference. State Meet. 66 CROSS COUNTRY Golfer’s Take S.W.E. Conference Crown Panther Golf Team: Front Row (Left ot Right): Dave Crumbacher, John Ziedler, Coach Wib Ragland, Van Craig, Bob Markotay. Back Row: Tom Dobernick, Kent Lindner. Won-Loss Record 6-3 Won Conference score 332 3rd Nashville Tourney score 174 5th District Tourney score 353 Team Average: 173 Opposition: 175 INDIVIDUAL HONORS: Van Craig (jr.) — Average 42.5, Low Nine 36, Conference Champion (77). John Ziedler (sr.) — Ave. 43.6, Low Nine 40, 7th Conference (85). Tom Dobernick (So.) — Ave. 44, Low Nine 39, T-3rd Conference (83). Dave Crumbacher (Fr.) — Ave. 44.8, Low Nine 40.3rd Nashville Tourney. Bob Markotay (Jr.) — Ave. 46.6, Low Nine 45. Kent Lindner (So.) — Ave. 47.7, Low Nine 43. GOLF 67 Seniors Lead Volleyball Squad The Pinckneyville Girls’ sports year began in September with volleyball under new head coach Lin- da Rudolph and assistant coach Carol Camp. Four seniors: Cathy Beninati, Jane Giacomo, Tammy Kalb, and Judy Suchomski, represented the experience on the team and helped to provide the squad’s leadership. The Lady Panthers put in many hours of practice on the various skills involved in the game — serving, bumping, setting, and spiking — as well as blocking, positioning and other defensive tactics. The practice time paid off with three match victories. The graduation of the four seniors, including MVP Judy Suchomski, will be noticed by next year’s club. But juniors Nancy Denman and Angie Flure and sophomore Nancy Craig also saw plenty of varsity action this year. The experience of these three, along with the other girls moving up from the junior varsity, will provide the backbone for next year’s varsity. Judy Suchomski named MVP Cathy Beninati shows her setting ability Varsity: Front Row (Left to Right): Coach Linda Rudolph, Tammy Kalb, Jane Giacomo, Cathy Beninati, Nancy Denman, Asst. Coach Carol Camp. Second Row: Mgr. Alice House, Mgr. Dora Kellerman, Angie Flure, Nancy Craig, Patty Pick, Judy Suchomski, ae Jerri Hanks, Mgr. Donna McKinstry. VOLLEYBALL + . 5 | cs — J lewiteal eWileg’s fesitce jemce se 7 - @ � . y : J.V. Team: Kneeling (Left to Right): Mgrs. Julie Kelly, Paige Presswood. Standing (Left to Right): Coach Linda Rudolph, Debra Brand, Lisa Kellerman, Rhonda Angleton, Kathy Kellerman, Pam Chapman, Julie Folden, Angie Lueker, Mechelle Brand, Asst Coach Carol Camp. b us ary Junior Angie Flure bumps ball from back row. Senior Tammy Kalb shows concentration on follow through. VOLLEYBALL 69 Varsity Cheerleaders Place First ORS Yay - 4 ome. tanton, Barbara Webber, Rachel Shelton, Erna Rheinecker. The 1980-81 Varsity Cheerleading squad had a very golden year. To start things off, they chose to attend a U.S.C.A. Cheerleading Camp at Green- ville College in Greenville, Illinois, where they received three-first place ribbons and one-second place ribbon. Along with these awards, the squad also won the honor of being the First Place National Champion Team of that par- ticular camp. Another award was won by Staci Stanton who was named as the First Place National Individual Cham- pion. With these two awards, the squad as a group and Staci as an individual were given another honor of represen- ting the Greenville Camp in the Na- tional Grand Championship held at Lansing, Michigan. The squad was unable to attend the Grand Champion- ship, however, Staci attended it and competed against 229 girls from other states. After returning from camp, the squad began making meng for their purchase of new uniforms. Their money making projects included the selling of All- Occasion Greeting Cards, Merrybells and Adorabells, their own cheerleading clinic, plus a concession stand at the 1980 Panther Invitational Track Meet. The squad was also given money for teaching junior high cheerleaders at the Rend Lake Cheerleading Clinic. With their season finally starting, the squad participated in “painting the town” during Homecoming Week plus decorating the halls for both football and basketball games. 70 CHEERLEADERS At Summer Camp Sherry Hicks Barbara Webber CHEERLEADERS 71 Varsity squad performing ‘Number One” Wrestling J.V.: Front Row: Pam Rushing, Teresa Kujawa, Super-Sectional. Tisha Araiza. Back Row: Connie Epplin, Elaine Dudek, Jamie Bruns. P.C.H.S. Cheerleaders Back J.V. Cheerleaders: First Row: Dana Morgenthaler. Second Row: Gayla Miller, Mary Martin. Third Row: Michelle Heisner. Fourth Row: Lisa Wilson, Kay Pyatt. Cheerleaders show all smiles as the building of the school song mount is completed. 72 CHEERLEADERS 4 Fr.-Soph. Cheerleaders: Front Row: Traci Chapman, Staci Cuccatti, Rhonda Bird. Back Row: Chery] Millikin, Cheri Thomas, Ann Isaacs. The Panthers to Victory Cheerleaders performing school song. The “between game” enthusiasm as the “MIGHTY PANTHERS” come out on- to the floor. Varsity Cheerleaders enjoy passing out “Pan- ther Ribbons” for tournament play. Wrestling Varsity: Front Row: Sheila Henseler, Lisa Martin. Second Row: Lori Malinski, Gail Pyatt, Lori Marler, Erin Houghland, Dana Kujawa, Donna Dehne. CHEERLEADERS 73 Cross Country PCHS 29 Herrin 5th Place Herrin Invitational 37 Nashville (Girls) 35 19 Chester 27 Sparta 8 34 DuQuoin 170 28 Sparta 18 Murphysboro - � 338 (Girls) 31 m 173 48 Nashville trict _ (Girls) 39 ne Bs... Nashville Girls’ Invitational 3rd Place 6th ce J ty mpece ohnston Ci : Conference 4th Place y a Distriet 10th Place, 14th Place a — ee 13-10 - 15-5-10 PCHS 3rd Place Eldorado 85 Benton 50 Anna-Jonesboro 48 Chester 63 DuQuoin oa} Carlyle a4 Sparta 4th Place Murphysboro ; 60 Nashville 8th Place Sparta 11th Place Chester 5th Place DuQuoin 5th Place Carlyle 7th Place West Frankfort ; oe Anna-Jonesboro i PF Murphysboro — Nashville Herrin Eldorado Tournament Ridgeway DuQuoin Fairfield Cairo Benton Tournament Cairo Edwardsville Olney Okawville Benton Pinckneyville Regional Coulterville Sparta Gorham Sparta Sectional DuQuoin Okawville Carbondale Super-Sectional Cairo Boys Basketball a o. PEP 3 Tracks Benton Indoor Murphysboro Triangular — Benton MG Pinckneyville — © “Pinckneyville Triangular Sparta Chester Benton Invitational vs. Pinckneyville 91 ce Murphysboro Invitational ee. Hi surg Invitational ) “Christopher Frosh-Soph. Christopher Varsity __ Pinckneyville Frosh Invitati Sy i 2 Girls’ Track DuQuoin Chester Panthers Win Sectional kei a a 7 ae Sw P-4 5 Varsity Basketball: Front Row (Left to Right): Asst. Coach Greg Hale, Manager Glenn McKinstry, Manager David Mucha, Trainer Albert Wheeler, Asst. Coach Gary Glenzy. Middle Row (Left to Right): Kent Lazenby, Richie Carlson, Chris Stewart, Van Craig, Dallas Bigham. Back Row (Left to Right): Asst. Coach Larry Pfau, Tim Johnston, Todd Carns, Wade Graskewicz, Tim Place, Ray Harriss, Brian Rushing, Kerry Graskewicz, David Leehy, Neal McDaniel, Head Coach Dick Corn. Todd Carns Wade Graskewicz Z 9g G25 = ig © | 40. ,29. Tim Place Tim Johnston David Leehy 76 VARSITY BASKETBALL Reach “Sweet Sixteen” in State Brian “Ice Man” Rushing pulls down an offensive rebound. VARSITY BASKETBALL 77 Undefeated S.W.E. Conference Champs De aD Van Craig handles ball in front court. Tim Place — Most Improved Player 78 VARSITY BASKETBALL Three Panthers Selected to All-South Squad “Love Ya Blue” appeared on T-shirts, sign boards, posters, resounded from the rafters, and summed up the 1980-81 Panther basketball season — 29 wins and 4 losses. What a season it was! Who could forget the season’s opening blitz of Eldorado, or the home opening romp of Benton? One certainly won’t forget the Eldorado Tournament Championship game, the _heart- stopping, one point, double overtime win over Cairo. We will also remember the standing room only crowd at Thomas Gym when Murphysboro came to town for a battle of conference unbeatens. The Panthers won handily and repeated the effort in the St. Valentines’ Day rematch at Murphysboro. Undefeated in con- ference play, the Panthers captured their first con- ference title since 1963, finishing the regular season at 24-3, 14-0 in conference. The “Second Season,” “March Madness,” was still to come. The Panthers rolled through their own Regional, defeating Coulterville and Gorham to ad- vance to the Sparta Sectional. They met and defeated DuQuoin for the fourth time this year to set up a rematch of last year’s final against Okawville. This game proved challenging, but the Panthers came up with the big plays when they needed them, and last year’s verdict was avenged — a one point win over the Rockets. This gave Coach Dick Corn his first Sec- tional Title in his six seasons as Pinckneyville’s head coach. The Panthers’ “Sweet Sixteen” appearance was a disappointing one, as they suffered through the Supersectional at the SIU Arena, losing to the Cairo Pilots who rolled over the Panthers and wound up third in the state. Despite the loss, Panther players - and fans will always point proudly at the undefeated WADE GRASKEWICZ — Eldorado Tournament Team, Benton Tournament Team, Associated Southwest Egyptian Conference Title, the Eldorado hae rina ys Le nareaalngge Rese a eg hg NG ee a= sheng ora Tournament Championship, the Regional and Sec- tian onference, -State (Fourt eam), Co- anther leam, Free row i ing “S i pal Leader, All Southern Illinois, Metropolis Planet All-South Team, IBCA All-Star Game, tee ag a ine Courier All-South (Third Team) Honorary Conference Captain, Chicago Sun Times -State. KERRY GRASKEWICZ — Eldorado Tourna- RAY HARRISS — Eldorado Tournament Team, Associated Press ment Team, Southwest Egyptian All- All-State (Honorable Mention), IBCA All-State (Honorable Mention), Conference, Best Defensive Player, All Southwest Egyptian All-Conference, Co-MVP Panther Team, Re- Southern Illinois, Chicago Sun Times All- bound Leader, All Southern Illinois, IBCA All-Star Game (Alternate), State (Honorable Mention). Chicago Sun Times All-State (Honorable Mention). VARSITY BASKETBALL Madness.” Co-MVP’s Wade Graskewicz and Ray Harriss present Coach Corn a “mini-gym” to highlight the “Super Sweet” season. 80 VARSITY BASKETBALL J.V.’s End Season on Winning Note Junior Varsity Basketball: Kneeling: Coach Gary Glen zy. Standing (Left to Right): Kent Brook Walton, Chris Stewart, Darron Hopp, Dallas Bigham. J.V. Eldorado Benton Anna-Jonesboro Chester DuQuoin Carlyle Sparta Murphysboro Nashville Sparta Chester DuQuoin Carlyle West Frankfort Anna-Jonesboro Murphysboro Nashville Herrin Sophomore Murphysboro Carlyle Sesser Centralia Sesser Carlyle Sparta DuQuoin Okawville DuQuoin Murphysboro Herrin Benton DuQuoin McLeansboro They 51 53 58 71 (20T) Freshmen Murphysboro Carlyle Sesser Chester Centralia Sparta Nashville DuQuoin Sesser Carlyle Sparta DuQuoin Okawyville McLeansboro Anna-Jonesboro Murphysboro DuQuoin DuQuoin Nashville Chester Murphysboro Herrin J.V.BASKETBALL 81 Freshmen Finish Season at 15-7. Sophomore Basketball: Front Row (Left to Right): Darron Hopp, Thorn Keene, Scott Kreger, Olin Lacy, David Carns, Tim Robinson. Back Row (Left to Right): Steve Huggins, Kent Lindner, Mike Millikin, Brook Walton, Tom Dobrinick, Chris Adcock, Coach Larry Pfau. Freshmen Basketball: Front Row (Left to Right): Curtis Kish, Dennis Ginn, Pat Stewart, Jim Carlson, Daron Chandler. Back Row (Left to Right): Coach Greg Hale, Ron McGee, Danny Haggard, Karl Kellerman, Brian Smith, Rod Rushing, Toby Queen. 82 FRESH-SOPH BASKETBALL Lady Panthers Finish 9-10 Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team: Front Row (Left to Right): Asst. Coach Linda Rudolph, Nancy Denman, Harriet Stanton, Carter, Lisa Kellerman, Head Coach Neva Corn. Second Row (Left to Right): Manager Tina Morrow, Nancy Craig, Kathy Kelle.man, Lisa Whitson, Donna Hicks, Julie Folden, Colleen Hiller, Manager Lisa Montgomery. Back Row (Left to Right): Manager Jerri Hanks, Michele Hanks, Janis Welsch, Beth Davis, Michelle Bird, Rena Shute, Manager Gina Peradotta. Senior Michelle Bird; All-Conference Senior Janis Welsch; All-Conference and All-South GIRLS’ BASKETBALL 83 The Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team ended the season with a record of 9-10 under first year coach Neva Corn. The J.V. team under first year coach Linda Rudolph finished at 7-9. The Lady Panthers’ record is deceiving since one loss was to Carlyle by one point; another was to DuQuoin by five points; still another to Anna by four points. The year had some exciting moments as well. Most notable was a heart-stopping, one-point victory over Murphysboro. Likewise, the J.V. squad had some good games in their up and down year, including an over-time win against Anna. This year’s team was led by seniors Janis Welsch and Michelle Bird. These two were selected to the SWE All-Conference Basketball Team. This was a first for them as well as for Pinckneyville girls. The girls’ team had one more first to add to its list of awards: Janis Welsch was picked by Coaches from Southern Illinois, to be on the Southern Illinoisan All-South Team. At the annual basketball banquet held at the end of the season, Janis Welsch was voted most valuable; Nancy Craig, best defensive; and Rena Shute, most improved. we oN Ore uly) aN. ay 3 A � : 32 ‘ mS A bh ’ “a a Donna Hicks shoots for two. Nancy Craig dribbles around the defense. 84 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Rena Shute shows shooting form. Nancy Denman scores on a lay up. J.V.: Front Row (Left to Right): Gina Peradotto; manager, Sherry Lee, Rhonda Angleton, Mary Beth Hagene, Michele Hanks, Nancy Keene. Second Row (Left to Harriet Stant ae Right): Asst. Coach Linda Rudolph, Tammy Wolfe, Lisa Kellerman, Colleen Hiller, pie ee Lisa Whitson, Beth Davis, Lisa Montgomery; manager. Back Row (Left to Right): Julie Folden, Kathy Kellerman, Rena Shute, Karen Carter, Harriet Stanton, Head Coach Neva Corn. Beth Davis drives to the hoop. Karen Carter looks for a pass. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL 85 UprtP 0 = =. ' - 4 3 ae a vee’ Varsity Wrestling Squad: Front Row (Left to Right): Pam Chapman (Scorekeeper), Randy Mathis, David Lueker, Tim Zeidler, Sherl Mohr (Scorekeeper). Second Row (Left to Right): Bucky Araiza, Bob Diffenauer, Kurt Miller, Matt Cheek, Steve Carney, Shawn Hiller, Scott Long. Back Row (Left to Right): Coach Roger Minton, Chuck Anderson, Tim Simpson, Gary Hull, Stuart Wright, Alex Robertson, Brian Tolbert, Scott Carney, John Zeidler. Wrest lers Place in Tournaments Scott Carney voted Most Valuable Wrestler. Team Record 7-8 Individual Achievements: Scott Carney (HW) — 29-3, Ist Lawrence County, Ist Carterville, lst Litchfield District, 2nd Mount Olive Sectional, 5th State Tournament, All Southern Illinois. Matt Cheek (119) — 2nd Lawrence County, 3rd Carterville Ron Angleton (126) — 2nd Lawrence County. 86 WRESTLING Bob Diffenauer works hard for the pin. Sheryl Mohr and Pam Chapman the 1980-81 Scorekeepers. Scott Carney, MVP at 29-3, Advances to State Tourney ————— i. MT. Pp Q N T 4 1E R S - - - - = pate A = ve er, Randy Mathis, Jeff Starkweather. Back JV Wrestling Squad: Front Row (Left to Right): Larry Theobald, Tim Zeidler, David Luek Row (Left to Right): Scott Long, Chris Diffenauer, Alex Robertson, Jeff Sronce, Kurt Grady. WRESTLING 87 David Leehy, Neal McDaniel, Tim Simpson Front Row: (Left to Right) Kent Lazenby, Robbie Fulk, Pat Smith, Mike Lewis, Darren Hopp, Chris Adcock, Olin Lacy, David Carns. Second Row (Left to Right) Manager David Mucha, Tim Robinson, Bernard Mann, Tim Simpson, Steve Huggins, Jerome Kellerman, John Harriss, Ken Girken, Chris Diffenauer. Back Row (Left to Right) Manager Glenn McKinstry, Matt Smith, Mike Ritter, David Leehy, Neal McDaniel, Tim Place, Bob Diffenauer, Scott Carney, Mike Scronce, Brad Bruns. Three Panthers advanced to the state track meet this year: David Leehy — long jump, Tim Simpson — shot put, and Neal McDaniel — pole vault. Neal set a new school record in the pole vault. Neal McDaniel qualifies for state in the pole vault. 88 TRACK Qualify for State Track Meet Dave Leehy takes off. Bob Diffenauer and Pat Smith take a rest. a zs - Le 7 Keep up the pace Jerome. 3 : a - x ae OTe ay SE 7 ree Nice form Mike! TRACK 8 9 Girls’ Track Finishes Third in District Meet Girls’ Track Team: Front Row (Left to Right) Judy Suchomski, Mgr., Donna Wild, Cheryl Schwarz, Sheila Henseler, Colleen Hiller (State Qualifier in 800 and 3200 meter runs), Cindy Owen, Kay Pyatt, Mary Beth Hagene, Angie Lueker Mgr.; Second Row (Left to Right) Jane Giacomo Mgr., Tammy Wolfe, Sheryl Mohr, Lisa Whitson, Mindy Moritz, Nancy Keene, Marjorie Parsell, Terri Chapman, Gail Pyatt, Angie Flure, Mgr.; Back Row: (Left to Right) Jerri Hanks, Mgr., Michelle Bird, Michele Hanks, Darcy Andrews, Patty Pick, Kathy Rennison, Kathy Kellerman (State Qualifier in 400 meter run), Tracie Singer, Beth Davis, Sherry Sroka, Score Keeper, Coach Carol Camp. Colleen Hiller sets a fast pace. Darcy Andrews and Sheryl Mohr make a clean hand-off. 90 TRACK - - . - SS en ae = : a ; eat ea” “os ——— : Kathy Kellerman ready to finish the Be, ee relay. Michelle Bird throws the shot. Michelle sprints to a finish. Donna Wild waits ready to start the relay. A a Wet © ts, la ad Weo4 — tres Terry Queen voted MVP Front Row: (Left to Right) Rod Chapman, Todd Lindner, Charlie Brand, Chuck Anderson, Danny Brand, Scott Long; Second Row: Glenn McKinstry Mgr., Chris Stewart, Steve Smith, Kurt Miller, Todd Carns, John Hubler. Back Row: Coach Glenzy, Mike Millikin, Kerry Graskewicz, Tom Dobrinick, Brook Walton, Wade Graskewicz, Terry Queen, E. J. Rigdon. Terry Queen eyes the pitcher. Nice swing Todd! 92 BASEBALL Panthers Gain J.V. Squad 7 Panther — MINED — 44 —_ ee J.V. Baseball: Front Row: (Left to Right) Bill Gill Mgr., Curt Kish, Jim Carlson, Pat Stewart, Tim Zeidler, Brad Perry, David Lueker, Randy Mathis. Second Row: Coach Hale, Darren Hopp, Scott Kreger, Dennis Ginn, Thorn Keene, Kurt Grady, Donnie Brand. Back Row: Ron McGee, Dan Haggard, Brook Walton, Tom Dolorinick, John Hubler, Toby Queen, Daron Miller, Dave Crumbacher. The 1981 baseball team fin- ished the season with a record of 5-13. Terry Queen was voted Most Valuable Player for the second straight year. The Pan- thers had something new this year with a Junior varsity squad that competed around the area. Gary Glenzy returned to the baseball sidelines in charge of the varsity; Greg Hale coached the junior varsity. , ia ht “What's so funny, Boys!” BASEBALL 93 Softball Team Ends at 6-10 The Girls’ Softball Team ended their season with a 6-10 record. Despite their record the girls still had some good statis- tics. Janis Welsch, the only sen- ior, had 22 stolen bases. Tracy Chapman batted .315 and had 11 RBI’s. Harriet Stanton and Tina Morrow were the “lookers” on the team. They managed 17 and 16 walks respectively. From Harriet’s 17 walks she managed to score 20 runs and have 16 sto- len bases. The most valuable player, Nancy Craig, led the team in batting with a .438 aver- age. She also ran across home plate 21 times and batted 22 runners across the plate. SS ae - 1H —— Janis Welsch moves to the play Softball Team: Front Row: (Left to Right) Debbi Cottom, Cheri Thomas, Mlaey Craig, Lisa Kellerman, Karen Carter, Cheryl Millikin, Susan Carson. Back Row (Left to Right) Rhonda Hardin, manager; Traci Chapman, Julie Folden, Nancy Denman, Tina Morrow, Belinda Chapman, Janis Welsch, Harriet Stanton, Coach Neva Corn. The team had its ups and downs this season Nancy Denman shows batting form oot. Fes Nancy Craig (M.V.P.) reaches for a throw Tina Morrow soars for a catch Julie Folden makes the throw GIRLS'SOFTBALL 95 Tumblers in Action Wib shows his stuff Tricia Eaton learns a handstand the hardway. Terri Mathis gets help with her handstand. Wib tells it like it is. Darci Andrews suspended in action. 96 TUMBLING Organizations Yearbook Staff French Club Student Council Spanish Club Junior Congress Black Masque National Honor Society Nurses’ Aides Library Staff Pyramid Staff Creates A “Golden Book of Memories”’ ; tan -¢) 1 ld Yearbook Staff: Front: (Left to Right) Wade Graskewicz, Staci Stanton, Barbara Webber, Lisa Thompson. Back: (Left to Right) Mr. Daniel Herbst, Donna Hicks, Kent Lindner, Alice House, Kerry Graskewicz, Van Craig, Vicky Carson, Shari Caupert, Barbie Thomas, Harriet Stanton. Erin Houghland not pictured. 98 YEARBOOK STAFF Photographers: (Left to Right) David Crumbacher, Mark Jones, Cathy Beninati, Brad Perry, David Eubanks, Jo Etta Kellerman, Keith Hagene. Not Pictured: Mr. Glen Hamilton, Advisor. The Pyramid Staff of 1980-81 decided to make this year’s yearbook special not only to the present students at P.C.H.S., but also to the alumni of past years. With this in mind, the staff voted on the dedication, theme, and the cover to start the production of the yearbook. The senior editors led by the new edi- tor-in-chief Barbara Webber, along with co-advisors Mr. Herbst and Mr. Hamil- ton, designed the ladder diagram and distributed assignments. The layout designers then started their pages, work- ing both during and after school hours. The photographers contributed by shooting and processing all of the pic- tures needed to make the yearbook com- plete. The entire staff attended the South- ern Illinois School Press Association (SISPA) Conference at SIU-C on April 24. Awards were presented to the win- ning yearbooks and newspapers from 1979-80. The Pyramid staff worked hard through the year, meeting deadlines, writing copy and selecting pictures. Now that the yearbook is complete, each member of the staff is proud of their contribution to our “Golden Book of Memories.” Layout Designers Seniors Barbara Webber — Seniors, Senior Favorites, Title Page, Graduation, Senior Class Trip Lisa Thompson — Introduction, Closing, Prom, Senior Autographs, Graduation, Senior Class Trip Staci Stanton — Honors, Senior Directory, Cheerleaders, Graduation, Senior Class Trip Wade Graskewicz — Administration, Board of Education, Faculty, Staff Erin Houghland — Dedication, Annual Staff, Table of Contents, Band, Graduation, Senior Class Trip Juniors Kerry Graskewicz — Organizations, All- Sports Banquet, Special Olympics Barbie Thomas — Underclassmen, Calendar Van Craig — Boys Sports, Schedule page Harriet Stanton — Girls Sports, Schedule Page Sophomores Alice House — Assistant to Underclassmen, Calendar Shari Caupert — Assistant to Activities Kent Lindner — Assistant to Boys Sports Donna Hicks — Assistant to Girls Sports Vicki Carson —- Assistant to Organizations Photographers Seniors Cathy Beninati David Eubanks Mark Jones Juniors Jo Etta Kellerman Sophomores Keith Hagene Brad Perry Freshmen David Crumbacher YEARBOOK STAFF 99 Rs 2 an = 1980-81 Student Council: Front Row (Left to Right): Shellie Kohnert, Marilyn Jurkowski, Kay Pyatt, Janet Bathon, ee ETE aa ‘eo is a Chris Churchill, Jane Giacomo, Cathy Beninati, Michelle Smith, Marjorie Parsell, Angie Lambert. Back Row (Left to Right): Charlie Brand, Trish Pursell, Nancy Denman, Cathy Schubert, Susan Benedict, Bernard Mann, Kerry Graskewicz, Ron McGee, Keith Hagene, Tina Ogilvie. Student Council Sponsors Golden Anniversary Homecoming The Student Council, the elected represen- tatives of each class, sponsored Homecoming activities this year for the special Golden An- niversary celebration. Advisor Mr. Walter Grady and officers Jane Giacomo, Susan Benedict and Cathy Schubert took primary responsibility for contacting the former Homecoming Queens from the fifty years in the present building and notifying members of the class of 1930-31, the first to graduate from the present building. These groups were honored at special ceremonies at the 1980 Homecoming Football fame. Highlights of the fifty years were compiled in a booklet and oe by Council members at the game also. Student Council members help to super- vise the student lounge to see that the facilities are properly used. As well, the stu- dent council may serve as the students’ voice in policy matters involving the operation of the school. mate SS 3 « Council Officers: (Left to Right): Susan Benedict Vice-Pres., Jane Giacomo Pres., Cathy Schubert Sec.-Treas. Py ee oe ne : —_— Ta . i 4 Jr. Class Congress Sponsors Jr.-Sr. Prom Members of the 1980-81 Jr. Class Congress: Front Row (Left to Right): Betsy Hankla, Shellie Kuhnert, Marilyn Jurkowski, Mary Taucher, Paige Presswood, Erna Rheinecker, Cindy Timpner. Second Row (Left to Right): Kent Lazenby, Lisa Montgomery, Karen Carter, Nancy Denman, Harriet Stanton, Dana Heine, Barbie Thomas, Rena Shute. Third Row (Left to Right): Ron Angleton, Dwight Bigham, Jerome Kellerman, Steve Carney. Top Row (Left to Right): Brian Tolbert, Kevin Hiller, Kerry Graskewicz, Greg Epplin, Chris Stewart. The 1980-81 Jr. Class Congress is an elected organization consisting of 25 members. Being the sponsors of the Jr.-Sr. Prom, they held various ac- tivities to raise money. Members of this group spent many hours organizing and decorating for this year’s Prom. Left: Dana Heine and Mary Taucher decorate for Prom. JUNIOR CONGRESS 101 National Honor Society Recognizes Upperclass Scholars . hod ; 2 j ‘ +4 + Members of National Honor Society: Sitting on Ground (Left to Right): Barbara Webber and Lisa Thompson. Sitting (Left to Right): Dawn Andrews, Erin Houghland, Lynn Barglik, Betsy Hankla, Cindy Timpner, Erna Rheinecker, Kathy Dempsay, Judy Suchomski, Judy Smith, Rhonda Cuccatti. Standing: Front (Left to Right): Loretta Auld, Angie Flure, Laurie Carter, Theresa McCrary, Lisa Gooden, Meschelle Kocian, Debbie Grantham, Sherry Hicks, Donna Gerrish, Janis Welsch, Sue Valentine. Standing: Back (Left to Right): Debbie Pick, Greg Epplin, David Mucha, Jerome Kellerman, Bernard Mann, Bucky Araiza, John Fred, and Dennis Bruns. The Helen Kuykendall Chapter of the Na- tional Honor Society is co-sponsored by Mrs. Lularose Wilson and Mr. David Colombo. Members must be juniors or seniors and must achieve and maintain a grade point average of 4.75 or above to remain in the organization. The members of the club participate in social activities like the Heart Fund Fair and may occasionally hold meetings with featured speakers. NHS Officers: (Left to Right): Debbie Grantham, Sec-Treas., Barbara Webber, Vice-Pres., Kathy Dempsay, Alternate Student Council Rep., Rhonda Cuccatti, President, and Judy Suchomski, Student Council Representative. 102 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Chours members give it their all in performance. Chorus this year has made an attempt to become involved with the community through local performances. They did so by performing at Perry Manor, the Lion’s Club regular meeting, and on one of its ladies’ nights. They did their own annual Christmas Concert as well as an evening of Christmas caroling. The Winter Concert was shared with the Junior High Choir. Also they participated in the Senior Recognition Concert and performed at the Baccalaureate for the seniors. Winter Concert Duet by PCHS and Jr. High Choruses Front Row: Cindy Timpner, Theresa McCrary, Margaret Mitchell, Debbie Pick, Kelly Batton, Tracy Singer, Pam Rushing, Sherry Sroka, Colene Hiller, Betsy Hankla, Lynn Barglik; Second Row: Susan Benedict, Laura Hagene, Heather Bryan, Margorie Parsell, Mary Taucher, Kim Pierce, Kathy Ruppert, Crystal Rideway, Natalie Bishop, Denise Kujawa, Sue Harvel. Third Row: Belinda Chap- man, Amy Luke, Michelle Karabec, Kathy Mitchell, Dawn Andrews, Matt Cheek, David Opp, John Hubler, Chris Diffenauer, Greg Thompson. : CHORUS 103 The 1980-81 Marching Panthers Shy ia ee gee ew Started preparing early for their mar- Ate — “90 wht alti ching season. On August 11, summer Ty ga eR ele iE ti rehearsals began, and rehearsals were NN a 2 ; ‘i also planned for two hours every Tues- day evening. The band performed at six parades, receiving one first place, three seconds, one third place and one Best Musical Group award. Also included in their agenda were three field competitions (with one first and one second place), five home football games (with pre- game and half-time shows) and a guest appearance at Busch Memorial Stadium. The Marching Panthers ready to perform their pre-game show at Busch. The Marching Panthers Make Guest Appearance at Busch Memorial Stadium. Row 1: Linda Ryterski, Lori Malinski, Dawn Andrews, Rhonda Cuccatti, Paige Presswood, Julie Kelly, Pam Chapman, Chris Churchill, Sue Harvel, Beth Davis, Cathy Schubert, Joetta Kellerman, Karen Carter, Theresa Kujawa, Susan Williams, Rena Shute, Monica Bostick. Row 2: Cindy Timpner, Belinda Chapman, Gail Pyatt, Lori Lambert, Julie Jones, Rhonda Hardin, Heather Bryan, Cheryl Millikin, Susan Carson, Amy Speegle, Missy Crain, Laura Morgenthaler, Loretta Reeder, Tracy Chapman. Row 3: Barbie Thomas, Nancy Denman, Angie Luker, Beth Bender, Cheryl McCurdy, Kathy Rennison, Karon Keene, Beth Kellerman, Gina Peradotta, Angie Lambert, Sharon Keene, Mindy Moritz, Lisa Wilson, Alice House, Susan Benedict, Frank Bigham, Kay Pyatt, Tina Ogilvie, Cheryl Schwartz, Cheri Thomas. Row 4: Robert Phillips, Michelle Heisner (Smith), Doug Thomas, David Crumbacher, Ronnie McGee, Pam Rushing, Marjorie Parsell, Kevin Kelly, Jim Beatty, Jeff Starkweather, Tim Zeidler, Michael Huff, Greg Thomp- son, Stuart Wright, Beth Weeks, Kenneth Mohr, Julie Felden, Mark McClurken, Kelly Batton, Greg Epplin, Scott Tabing, Kurt Grady, Lester Harvel, David Mucha, Brian Voorhees. Row 5: Cheryl Mohr, Beth Emling, Staci Baudison, Tina Morrow, Meschelle Kocian, Shannon Clark, Nancy Craig, Brian Smith. Row 6: Terri Chapman, Laura Chapman, Candy Johnston, Rhonda Shaw, Janet Baker, Karen McCurdy, Lisa Lambert, Nancy Keene, Rhonda Bird, Chris Martin, Karon Ausmus, Karen Girkin, Vicki Whaley, Bev Moritz, Sherry Sroka, Cathy Valentine, Erin Houghland, Lori Marler, Connie Epplin, Lisa Lively, Betty Tiller, Delana Tripp, Gay Lynn Opp, Lisa House, Lisa Martin, Sheila Henseler, Tracy Hartman, Staci Cuccatti, Debbie Grantham, Dana Heine, Bob Diffenauer, Shari Caupert. ¢ W Te “| ¥ PINCKNEYVILLE £ -¢ z. 2A. ¢ MARCHING PANTHERS F 4 y 4 a ast PAVBCEI VO DTH SHEER 155 “BIKAR Band members get ready for half-time at Busch. The Panther Pep Band is an organization composed of volunteers from sixth hour band. In 1980-81, they performed for nine boys basket- ball games as well as all pep assemblies. Sixty-three out of seventy- three band students volunteered for this group. An average of 8 pieces of music were played per game. The students practice prior to the varsity basketball games for about 20 to 30 minutes. Of the sixty-three volunteers, thirty-two were selected to make a tape for the opportunity of performing at the state basketball tournament. From fifty-three Class A bands, the field was narrowed to twelve — still including Pinckneyville. However, the final cut was not in their favor. —— ‘delhi. 1th oi The Flag Corps and Color Guard present the flag for the National Anthem at Busch Stadium. The Concert Band students at P.C.H.S. are seated by sec tion, following auditions. Below are this year’s activities: P.C.H.S. Winter Concert; Tri-City; ITHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest (P.C.H.S. received 15 firsts and 4 seconds); IHSA Organizational Contest; and the Senior Recognition Concert. Six students showed an in- terest in All State band this past fall. Barbie Thomas was named to the District All State Band. She participated in the District group at S.I.U.C. To the E.LU. honor band, three of our students were selected. This included an all day rehearsal culminating in an evening concert. These students were: Theresa McCrary, Barbie Thomas, and Mark McClurken. Bee ve OTE erat SP tee Rifle and Flag Corps perform at the annual di Gras parade. The percussion section plays one of their cadences to keep the Panthers in step. 106 BAND Bob Diffenauer and Shari Caupert lead the Marching Panthers in the Mardi Gras parade. First Row: Beth Emling, Theresa McCrary. Second Row: Lester Harvel, Meschelle Kocian, Staci Baudison, Nancy Craig, Tina Mor- row, Brian Voorhees, Bob Diffenauer, Shannon Clark. Third Row: Dean Boismier, Kurt Grady, Kelly Batton, Greg Epplin, Greg Thompson, Mark McClurken, Julie Folden, Chuck Moore. Fourth Row: Jim Beatty, Mike Huff, Jeff Starkweather, Pam Rushing, Marjorie Parsell, Ronnie McGee, David Crumbacher, Doug Thomas, Robbie Rogers. Fifth Row: Kay Pyatt, Dana Heine, Cheri Thomas, Tracy Chapman, Alice House, Beth Bender, Shari Caupert, Barbie Thomas, Cindy Timpner. Sixth Row: Cathy Rennison, Beth Kellerman, Karon Keene, Bev Moritz, Julie Jones, Susan Williams, Heather Bryan, Lori Lambert, Rhonda Hardin. Seventh Row: Cheryl McCurdy, Mindy Moritz, Belinda Chapman, Missy Crain, Gail Pyatt, Laura Morgenthaler, Amy Speigel, Chery! Millikin, Susan Carson, Brian Smith. FHA Sponsors Successful Skate-A-Thon FHA’s outstanding project for the year had to be the Skate-A-Thon, which they sponsored to raise money for the March of Dimes cam- paign against birth defects. It was held in April at the Skate-A-Way in DuQuion. CIB-FM'’s Skipper T. Thomas provided the music to keep the skaters going for 6 hours. Over $2,000 was raised by the 100 plus participants. Elaine Dudek received a TV set and Robert Hample- man got a pair of skates for being the top two money earners. Other activities staged were the Cooking and Do-Your-Own-Thing Contest; Mother-Daugh- ter Dinner which members made clothes to model and prepared a variety of foods to serve; a trip to Six Flags for members who had earned enough points; and members prepared the din- ner for the Heart Fund Fair. FHA sponsored the Country Western Dance, Christmas Dance, and the Spring Fantasy Dance. FHA members competed in three contests outside the school: the Section Rally and Con- test at Marion, the Pork Producers’ Associa- tion contest at Krogers in DuQuion (Connie Epplin was the only PCHS participant), and the State Contest and Convention at the Holi- day Inn East in Springfield, Sherry Sroka won PCHS recognition by being elected State Vice- President. She will go to San Francisco in the summer to attend the National Convention. All in all, FHA has had a very active and produc- tive year. FHA Honors Do-Your-Own-Thing-Contest Firsts to Connie Epplin and Rhonda Bird (Soph) Seconds to Traci Chapman, Lisa Martin, and Sheila Hensler Cooking Contest Firsts to Janice Bathon, Amy Speegle, RaiDean Jenkel, Lori Malinski, Rhonda Bird (Fresh), and Vicki Baker Section Contest Firsts in Creative Needlework to Lisa Martin, Beth Wright, Janet Bathon, Donnna Dehne, and Sheila Hensler Firsts in Personal Sewing to Connie Epplin, Amy Eubanks, Rita Kellerman, and Mindy Moritz First in Cake Decorating to Melody Whetstone First in Relish Tray to Margaret Mann First in Nutritious Snack to Lea Ann Boggis Skate-A-Thon participants were given a ten minute break every hour. FHA Officers: Front Row: Beth Wright, Director; Middle Row: Lisa Kellerman, Director; Lynn Wright, Director. Back Row: Judy Suchomski, Vice-President; Sheila Hensler, President; Sherry Sroka, Secretary; Mary Martin, Director. + =; : State Contest Firsts in Personal Sewing to Connie Epplin, Amy Eubanks, Sheila Hensler, and Lisa Whitson Angie F lure was elected Section Treasurer. Sherry Sroka was elected State FHA-HERO Vice-President; She was also selected to theState Peer Educator team for Wanted: Healthy Babies, a March of Dimes project. ie Sherry Sroka, here with Skipper T. Thomas from CIL-FM, helped to unite FHA with the March of Dimes for the Skate-A-Thon. FHA Members: First Row: Denise Kujawa, Julie Jones, Rhonda Hardin, Lisa House, Amy Speegle, Laura Morgenthaler, Kathy Renni- son, Bobbi Rolando, Kim Taylor, Joan Kellerman, Mary Bocintene, Peggy Padfield, Lynette Miller, Tammy Haycraft; Second Row: Rhonda Cuccatti, Judy Suchomski, Kathy Kellerman, Lisa Whitson, Melody Whetstone, Lora Brand, Sheila Hensler, Lisa Martin, Dena Rennison, Jama Watson, Donna Dehne, Delana Tripp, Mindy Moritz, Natalie Bishop, Cheryl McCurdy; Third Row: Cathy Beni- nati, Nancy Craig, Jerri Hanks, Candy Johnston, Cheri Thomas, Traci Chapman, Rena Shute, Erna Rheinecker, Becky Malinski, Gail Pyatt, Angie Flure, Cindy Owen, Marsha Martin, Kathy Moore, Connie Epplin; Fourth Row: Angie Lueker, Dora Kellerman, Dana Heine, Cindy Timoner, Paige Presswood, Crystal Ridgeway, Donna McKinstry, Lisa Kellerman, Sherry Sroka, Shellie Kuhnert, Mari- lyn Jurkowski, Laura Chapman, Janice Bathon, Tammy Cizick; Fifth Row: Nancy Denman, Julie Folden, Sheryl Mohr, Donna Wild, Tricia Eaton, Pam Chapman, Margaret Mann, Staci Silbe, Kay Pyatt, Lori Malinski, RaiDean Jenkel, Kathy Loos, Elaine Dudek, Amy Eubanks, Vicki Baker, Dana Morgenthaler; Sixth Row: Kim Higgerson, Gayla Miller, Lisa Mize, Amy Luke, Tricia Owen, Beth Wright, Lynn Wright, Kathy Valentine, Donna Epplin, Betty Tiller, Tracy Murray, Melissa Sprenger; Seventh Row: Cathy Schubert, Janet Bathon, Tammy Martin, Mary Martin, Gina Vinetti, Susan Williams, Traci Singer, Debbie Treat, Kathy Mitchell, Kathy Smith, Lea Ann Boggis, Sherry Hutchingson, Julie Nehrkorn; Last Row: Patty Arnet, Debra Brand, Donna Urbanek, Judy Lacy, Rita Kellerman, Sherry Lee, Karen Carter, Mary Taucher. Fourteen Members Win Section Bi | € X 4 Foundation Award Winners: Front Row: (Left to Right) Dwight Bigham, Joe Bruns, Doug Bauersachs. Back Row: Kenny Girkin, Roger Bathon, Robert Kellerman, Bob Ryterski, Dennis Bruns, Mark Dudek Grain Judging Team: (Left to Right) Mark Dudek, Joe Bruns, Bob Ryterski, Robert Kellerman Fat Stock Judging Team: (Left to Right) Robert Kellerman, Alan Bruns, David Loos, Caroline Ruppert 110 FHA 24 Foundation Awards B hot TE Sed i j | | : I = Fram Mechanics Team: (Left to Right) Doug Bauersachs, Del- bert Bruns, Robert Kellerman, Terry Smith Poultry Judging Team: Donny Brand, Mike Rice, Ken Girkin, Dwayne Bauersachs Dairy Judging Team: (Left to Right— David Mohr, Danny Bruns, Lisa Lam- bert, Terry Smith, Frank Bigham FFA was busy this year with a variety of activi- ties. They participated in the State Agriculture Mechanics, Crop, Poultry, Livestock, and Dairy Judging Contests. For the 7th straight year they won the Section 24 Bankers Plaque on their Pro- gram of Activities. They received a State Gold Rating and a National Silver Rating on their Pro- gram of Activities. Members Dwight Bigham and Albert Wheeler won trips through American Her- itage and Cooperative Activities to Washington D.C. and Penn State University. One of the most outstanding accomplishments this year was having 14 members win Section 24 Foundation Awards and 2 District V Foundation Awards. Four senior FFA members received their State FFA Degrees on stage at the 53rd Illinois FFA Convention. At the National FFA Convention held annually in Kansas City, Missouri member Mike Higgerson received his American Farmer Degree. Chapter Advisor Sam Robb was selected to receive the Honorary American Farmer Degree at the National Convention as well. Section level competition was again keen this year with members winning the Agriculture Mechanics, Livestock, Parliamentary Procedure, Soil Judging, and Tractor Driving Contests. Sec ond place wins were in Crops Judging, Dairy Judg- ing, and Farm Management Contests. FFA Officers: First Row: (Left to Right) Dwight Bigham, Tom Gooden, James Bathon, Terry Smith. 2nd Row: Mark Dudek, Doc Wheeler, Bob Ryterski, Robert Kellerman, Richard Farthing, Delbert Bruns. FFA Banquet a Big Success FFA: Front Row: (Left to Right) Mr. Sam Robb, Advisor; Richard Farthing, Robert Kellerman, Bob Ryterski, Dwight Bigham, James Bathon, Albert Wheeler. Second Row: (Left to Right) Mike Loos, Dallas Bigham, Dan Bruns, David Loos, Mark Dudek, Tom Gooden, Terry Smith, Frank Bigham, Brian Rushing, Mike Rice. Third Row (Left to Right) Kenny Giacomo, Eric Rheinecker, Mike Dalman, Dwayne Bauersachs, Caroline Ruppert, Don Hill, Mike Jurkowski, Doug Bauersachs, Clifford Miller, Bill Ferrari. Fourth Row: (Left to right) Scott Kreger, Dan Martin, Rod Wolfe, Jon Harriss, Daren Schmidt, Bruce Schwartz. Don Engelman, Mark Malinski, Ron Przygoda, Raymond Baudison, Rod Lee. Fifth Row: (Left to Right) Alan Bruns, Paul Edie, Car! Ferguson, David Lueker, Dennis Ginn, David Mohr, Ed Kocian, Sam Loyd, Stanley Przygoda, Mike Presswood, Dennis Bruns, John Smith. Back Row: (Left to Right) Larry Lamezyk, Jim Ferguson, David Bruno, Kenny Girkin, Dale Rybacki, Don Davis, Chris Whaley, Jack Hutchings, Melvin Bathon, Kevin Miller, Roger Bathon, Dwayne Davis. vv eae. ry 1A Y 112 FFA Dallas Bigham, Mike Loos, and Neal McDaniel pose beside VICA Officers: (Left to Right): Fred Kellerman, Terry Queen, their diesel engine project. Don Opp, Toby Robinson, Ken Giacomo, Albert Wheeler, Scott Tabing, Dan Helvey. VICA Learns of Vocational Opportunities VICA: Front Row (Left to Right): Advisor Ray Lambert, Greg Henseler, Brian Rushing, Don Haggard, Ron Parsell, David Mucha, Darren Holyfield, Kevin Lunneman, Greg Epplin, Advisor Tom Shea. Second Row (Left to Right): Scott Nehring, Bucky Araiza, Don Przygoda, Mike Sronce, Ed Tyler, Joe Stevenson, Toby Robinson, Bill Wilcox, Dallas Bigham. Third Row (Left to Right): Larry Lame- zyk, Mike Loos, Doug Thomas, Stu Wright, Don Opp, Terry Queen, Scott Carney, Scott Tabing, Dan Helvey. Fourth Row (Left to Right): Jim Ferguson, Scott Kreger, Richard Farthing, Robert Kellerman, Ken Giacomo, Albert Wheeler, Jeff Gilter, Brad Weisel, Doug Finney, Ray Baggott, Will Woodside. Fifth Row (Left to Right): Alan Bruns, David Degenhardt, Rick Garner, Jim Schwarz, Claude Rains, Steve Huggins, Tim Robinson, Marty Corley, Jerry Craig. Top Row (Left to Right): Ed Zimmerman, Greg Rock, Jerry Nowakowski, Ken Girkin, Frank Bigham, David Bruno, Danny Brand, Joe Bruns, Fred Kellerman. French Club Holds Cooking Contest Sponsored by Mrs. Carole Black, the French Club started this year by having a fall picnic with the electing of their of- ficers. Coinciding with the Spanish Club they had a stand at the Mardi Gras where they sold French food. Together the two clubs sold international candy to other students and youngsters in March, ate a Christmas dinner of French and Spanish Mexican foods, and held a Foreign Language Fair to which the parents were invited and en- couraged to attend. Officers: Front Row (Left to Right): Chuck Anderson — Vice-President, Sherry Hicks Fee we Rrenmuces, Steve Smith — President. Back Row: Kevin Hiller — Program Chairman. Front Row (Left to Right): Jeff Starkweather, Mike Huff. Second Row (Left o Right): Sue Valentine, LeaAnn Boggis, Gayla Miller, Albert Slater, Barb Webber, Paige Presswood, Debbie Grantham, Erna Rheinecker, Staci Baudison, Betsy Hankle, Kay Pyatt, Donna McKinstry, Shari Caupert, Tricia Pursell, Pat Stuart, Donna Urbanek. Third Row (Left to Right): Keith Hagene, Tom Gooden, Chuck Anderson, Angie Flure, Sherry Hicks, Lori Marler, Dawn Andrews, Connie Epplin, Julie Jones, Beth Emling, Randy Mathis, Toby Queen, Beth Bender, Rhonda Bird, Pam Rushing, Susan Williams, Donna Hicks, Angie Lambert, Margorie Parsell. Fourth Row (Left to Right) : Steve Smith, Bucky Araiza, Kerry Graskewicz, Bernard Mann, Kent Lindner, Wade Graskewicz, Bob Diffenauer, Rena Shute, Alex Robertson, Brook Walton, Kevin Hiller, Ron Parsell, Darci Andrews, Tim Graphton, Greg Epplin, Donald Engelman, Stuart Wright, Donna Wild, Sheryl Mohr, Ann Zimmerman, Lisa Montgomery, Jamie Bruns, Beth Kellerman. = cs ; ot a oe : a = Tim Graphton, Kay Pyatt, and Tricia Pursell prepare food for the cooking contest in their class. Continuing French Club’s activities with Spanish Club during the year... They went to the West Port Plaza in St. Louis for a dinner, attended Foreign Language Day at SIU-C in May, and at the close of the year another picnic was held at the fairgrounds. For French Club members only there was a cooking contest for which they made a variety of French foods to be judged, awarded prizes for, and eaten by members of the class. These members of the French 2 class don’t seem too pleased with Mrs. Black’s assignment. FRENCH CLUB 115 Members: Front Row (Left to Right): Bev Moritz, Laurie Lambert, Daren Schimdt, Brad House, Eric Rheinecker. Second Row (Left to Right): Mrs. Dailey, Amy Eubanks, Tara Brown, Lori Gielow, Mindy Moritz, Lynn Barglik, Vicky Carson, Cassie Weatherford, Laurie Carter, Missy Crain, Cheryl Schwarz. Third Row (Left to Right): Roxanne Lunnemann, Lisa Bird, Tammy Kalb, Stacey Silbe, Karen Keene, Loretta Auld, Melody Whetstone, Theresa McCrary, Sharon Keene, Kathy Rennison, Cheryl McCurdy, Nancy Keene, Lisa House, Cheri Thomas, Gina Peradotta, Rhonda Angleton, Brian Voorhees, Harriet Stanton. Fourth Row (Left to Right): Kenneth Mohr, Dena Rennison, Tracy Murray, Denise Reeder, Rhonda Cuccatti, Jerri Hanks, Colene Hiller, Tina Morrow, Michelle Bird, Sheila Hensler, Debbie Cottom, Michelle Keber, Debbie Rees, Robert Hampleton, Kurt Grady, Dana Walker, Eric Baker, Rachel Shelton, Barbie Thomas, Van Craig, Mark McClurken. Fifth Row (Left to Right): Thorn Keene, Lester Harvel, Donna Epplin, Kathy Loos, Kathy Kellerman, Lisa Whitson. Sixth Row (Left to Right): Elaine Dudek, Tina Ogilvie, Judy Suchomski. Seventh Row (Left to Right): RaiDean Jenkle, Ann Isaacs, Gail Pyatt, Cindy Timpner. Above: Bucky Araiza, Scott Carney, Dana Heine, Cathy Schubert, Mary Taucher, Lisa Thompson. Spanish Club Officers: Front Row (Left to Right): Barbie Thomas — Vice-President. Jerri Hanks — Secretary Treasurer. Mary Taucher — Historian. Back Row: Cathy Schubert — President. Laurie Carter — Ac- tivities Chairman. 116 SPANISH CLUB BS. Oe Spanish Honor Society: Front Row (Left to Right): Thorn Keene, Loretta Auld, Laurie Lambert, Gail Pyatt, Theresa McCrary, Lynn Barglik. Above: Mary Taucher, David Leehy, Cathy Schubert, Barbie Thomas, Cindy Timpner. Spanish Club Honors Superior Students Spanish Club sponsor Mrs. Elaine Daily put together a new division of the club this year, that of the Spanish Honor Society. It is made up of selected Spanish students who have maintained a high average in their study of this unique language. Officers for this select group were also chosen. They are: President — Barbie Thomas; Vice- President — Mary Taucher; Secretary — Lynn Barglik; Treasurer — Gail Pyatt. The Spanish Club’s activities for this year in- cluded decorating a car for the Homecoming parade, but they didn’t get to display it because of the parade cancellation. Having a stand at the Mardi Gras was shared by Spanish Club with French Club, as well as selling international candy. Other activities included eating a dinner at the West Port Plaza in St. Louis, celebrating Christmas with food from various countries, attending Foreign Language Day at SIU-C, picnicing at the fairgrounds as an end of the year celebration, and providing a Foreign Language Fair which the parents could come to. A trip to Mexico this summer is planned by some club members. SPANISH CLUB 117 That ole slapstick always gets them at the Variety Show. New Black Masque director Mr. David Brunty. Black Masque Gets New Director Black Masque Officers: (Left to Right): Harriet Stanton Secretary Treasurer, Mary Taucher — Vice-President, Tami Marlow — President. Black Masque’s new director Mr. David Brunty got things underway for the club early in the year by preparing for its 3-act play “Murder on the Center Stage,” a com- edy. It was presented on two different nights in early February. The club’s new direction did not change their annual Variety Show or Heart Fund Fair sponsoring. Both of these activities provide examples of area talent, serious or not. 118 BLACK MASQUE Pi Michelle Hanks and Marty Corley provide the Variety Show Chris Diffenauer woos them at the Variety Show. with a country air. Black Masque Members: Front Row (Left to Right): Rhonda Bird, Janet Baker, Tracy Chapman, Chris Churchill, Donna McKinstry, Harriet Stanton, Shellie Kuhnert, Tami Marlow, Mary Taucher, Cathy Schubert, Sheila Hensler, Dena Rennison, Lisa Martin, Donna Dehne, Dana Walker, Rachel Shelton. Second Row (Left to Right): Teresa Ausmus, Kathy Ruppert, Karen Ausmus, Todd Lindner, Robert Hampleton, Karen Carter, Nancy Denman, Paige Presswood, Rena Shute, Lori Marler. Third Row (Left to Right): Vikki Baker, Betty Tiller, Melissa Springer, Vicky Carson, Tracy Murray, Candy Johnston, David Crum- baker, Kevin Hiller, Matt Cheek, Chery! Millikin, Pam Chapman, Donna Hicks, Kay Pyatt, Sheryl Mohr, Tricia Eaton. BLACK MASQUE 119 The Library Staff is a group of devoted volunteers who use their study hall time to help out new librarian Mr. David Columbo. They number and shelve books and also write out overdue book notices and distribute them accordingly. Meetings are held during the year to discuss ways to set up the library for most efficient student use. Front Row (Left to Right): Cindy Owen, David Mucha, Sheila Hensler. Second Row: Janice Bathon, Jama Watson, Sue Valentine, Carla Lukes, Kathy Loos, Debbie Treat, Donna Epplin, Kurt Grady. Back Row: Lori Malinski, Kathy Valentine, Lori Marler, Mescelle Koscian, Robert Hampleman, Tracy Singer. Nurse’s Aides and Library Staff Help Faculty and Students Front Row (Left to Right): Shellie Kuhnert, Dena Rennison, Julie Jones, Delana Tripp, Dana Morgenthaler. Second Row: Rhonda Cuccatti, Denise Kujawa, Sherry Sroka. The Nurse’s Aides maintain a high scholastic average and are usually interested in a future career in nursing. They keep daily records in the nurse’s office of students coming there and also notify the main office of their presence. They may take temperatures or provide minor first aid, whatever is needed. 120 NURSE’S AIDES AND LIBRARY STAFF urtiutties Homecoming Heart Fund Fair All-Sports Ba nquet Christmas Dance Spring Dance Special Olympics Foreign Language Day Prom Senior Class Trip Play Graduation PCHS Celebrates Mr. Birkner, does your wife know? Pat Stewart and David Carns on Western Day. se 7 Some of our more outstanding students. 122 HOMECOMING Homecoming 1980 Miss Rudolph, It looks like you haven't been doing your exercises. . . : doing y exercises Students show disappointment after the parade is cancelled. HOMECOMING 123 Tricia Pursell Crowned 1980 Homecoming Queen Second Maid: Sherry Hicks; escort, Wade Graskewicz 124 HOMECOMING DANCE Retiring Queen: Claudia Craig, escort, Neal McDaniel Rod Chapman, Who are you smiling at? Third Maid: Erna Rheinecker; escort, Tim Johnston Fourth Maid: Angie Flure; escort, Chuck Anderson HOMECOMING DANCE 125 Homecoming Week was full of activities, and it was a big success. The days were as follows: 50’s Day, Crazy-Dress Down Day, Western Day, and Blue and White Day. Blue and White Day was also Alumni Day where all past graduates of PCHS were welcome to come to school to join in the festivities. At the annual Variety Show the results of the Homecoming Court were declared and Tricia Pursell was announced as Homecoming Queen. After the Variety Show the Bonfire was held. Due to the weather, the Homecoming Parade was cancelled. But we put our spirits back together and won the Homecoming Game by the score of 53-0 over the Chester Yellow-Jackets. At the Homecoming Dance, students were entertained by B and B Productions from Vandalia, Illinois. Tricia Pursell was crowned queen during the coronation ceremony. The court con- sisted of: 4th Maid Angie Flure, escort Chuck Anderson; 3rd Maid Erna Rheinecker, escort Tim Johnston; 2nd Maid Sherry Hicks, escort Wade Graskewicz; Ist Maid Cathy Schubert, escort Scott Carney; Queen Tricia Pursell, King Tim Place; and Retiring Queen These girls look like they are having fun. Claudia Craig, escort Neal McDaniel. Some of our entertainment. Janet Bathon and Gayla Miller get into the Homecoming spirit. 126 HOMECOMING DANCE FHA-FFA Sponsor Christmas Dance The Christmas Dance was sponsored by the FHA and FFA this year. Music was provided by Southern Illinois Audio. Judy Suchomski and Bill Miller were crowned Christmas Queen and King. The court consisted of: 3rd Maid Cheri Thomas, escort Rod Rushing; 2nd Maid Nancy Craig; escort Tim Graf- ton; Ist Maid Rena Shute; escort Brian Rushing; Queen Judy Suchomski, King Bill Miller; Retiring Queen Pam Kreger, Retiring King Shane Winter. The pages were Cynthia Hardin and Danny Kellerman. David Leehy looks like he’s having a good time. Mr. Robb, Why are you hiding your face? Margaret Mann seems to be telling the boys a thing or two. CHRISTMAS DANCE 127 1980 Christmas Court 1980 Christmas Queen Judy Suchomski and King Bill First Maid: Rena Shute; escort, Brian Rushing. Miller. Second Maid: Nancy Craig; escort, Tim Grafton. Third Maid: Cheri Thomas; escort, Rod Rushing. 128 CHRISTMAS DANCE Since French and Spanish are the only foreign languages taught at es DE PR TAY PCHS, these clubs often get together for activities during the year such as: selling French and Spanish food at Mardi Gras, selling international candy, having a Christmas party which follows French and Spanish customs observed at that time of year, putting together a Foreign Lan- guage fair, attending Foreign Lan- guage Day at SIU-C, and eating in French or Spanish restaurants at the West Port Plaza in St. Louis. The latter two were the most mem- orable for the students because it gave them the chance to go out fairly much on their own to view and expe- rience the customs of the language they were studying. Students who went to SIU-C for Foreign Language Day were also able to learn about other languages and customs such as Chinese, German and Japanese. Foreign Language Clubs Combine FOREIGN LANGUAGE DAY 129 Black Masque Presents ‘Murder on Center Stage”’ At Rerats ee he ee 40d “i Play Cast: Front Row: Rhonda Bird, Harriet Stanton, Shellie Kuhnert, Mary Taucher. Back Row: Matt Cheek, Todd Lindner, Tami Marlow, Kevin Hiller, Candy Johnston. Mike (Matt Cheek) is ready for action. Jessica(Mary Taucher) and Helen (Tami Marlow) don’t agree. 130 PLAY Mr. Stanley Martin). Characters plead with Miss Shot Well (Candy Johnston). 131 PCHS Celebrates Fifth Annual ; ora - Which target are you shooting at, Scott? Rena Shute (right) and Harriet Stanton enjoy themselves dur- ing pie eating contest. Cathy Schubert concentrates in tricycle races. 132 HEART FUND FAIR Heart Fund Fair and Bong Show Midnight Rendezvous captured first place with their outstanding brand of country music. Cheech (Bob Diffenaur) and Chong (‘Tina Morrow) received a Tami Marlow and Mary Taucher provided many laughs as standing ovation for their acid rock music. emcees of the Bong Show. i HEART FUNDFAIR- 133 QUEEN: Marilyn Jurkowski KING: Keven Hagene = RETIRING QUEEN AND KING: Chris Churchill and Tom Keith 134 SPRING DANCE “op J Mes: q lst Maid, Shellie Kuhnert; escort, Joe Bruns ' 2nd Maid, Sheila Henseler; escort, Kevin Miller Dance 1981 3rd Maid Nancy Denman; 4th Maid, Jane Giacomo; escort, Robert Kellerman escort, Bob Ryterski 5th Maid, Monica Bostick; 6th Maid, Judy Suchomski; escort, Brian Rushing escort, Dennis Bruns SPRING DANCE 135 | aT | Bernard Mann hangs streamers for the Juniors work many long hours preparing for the Prom. ceiling. The Junior Class Presents “Gone With The Wind”’ This year’s throne was something different, PCHS version of “Tara.” 136 PROM On Saturday evening, May 9, 1981 the Juniors presented to the Seniors “Gone With the Wind.” The Prom was held from 8:00 to 11:00 in the girls’ gymnasium. Music was _ pro- vided by Southern Illinois Audio. Decorations included a wall mural of scenes from the old south and a southern-type man- sion for the throne setting. Coronation took place at 10:00 with Sherry Hicks and Wade Graskewicz being crowned Prom Queen and King. The rest of the court included: Ist Maid: Rhonda Cuccatti, escort: Don Opp; 2nd Maid: Debbie Grantham, escort: John Harriss; 3rd Maid: Judy Suchomski, escort: Bill Miller; Pages: Ryan Winter and Julie Shute. Couples dance a little closer with a slow song provided by Southern Illinois Audio. Prom Servers: Ist Row: (Left to Right) Tim Robinson, Thorne Keene, Claude Rains, Tim Grafton, Kent Lindner, David Carns, Keith Hagene. 2nd Row: (Left to Right) Mel- issa Sprenger, Connie Epplin, Gay Lynn Opp, Sheryl McCurdy, Julie Folden. 3rd Row: (Left to Right) Brook Walton, Donna Hicks, Tina Morrow, Lisa Whitson, Beth Bender, dies L eehy and Gail Pyatt enjoy a Laurie Lambert, Alice House, Steve Huggins. ance. Sherry Hicks and Wade Graskewicz 1981 Prom Royalty: escort: Bill Miller, 3rd Maid: Judy Suchomski; escort Don Opp, Ist Maid: Rhonda Cucc icz, Queen: Sherry Hicks; retiring King: Jon Robinson, retiring Queen: Cathy Vaughn; Pages: Ryan Winter and Julie Shute; 2nd Maid: Debbie Grantham, escort: John Harriss. King Wade Graskewicz and Queen Sherry Hicks take their place at the throne. Prom Pages: Ryan Winter and Julie Shute 138 PROM Reign As Prom Queen and King lst Maid: Rhonda Cuccatti, escort: 2nd Maid: Debbie Grantham, escort: 3rd Maid: Judy Suchomski, escort: Don Opp. John Harriss. Bill Miller. A view of the dance through the entrance. v Matt Cheek and Cheryl Millikin enjoy a quiet moment. PROM 139 Graskewicz, Bird, Leehy, Welsch, Receive Awards At Banquet St. Louis Football players Roy Green (1) and Theotis Brown answer Wib Ragland is honored for 42 years work in P.C.H.S, questions from the crowd. athletics Most Valuable Senior Athletes Michelle Bird and Wade Gras- Democrat ‘Desire’ Award winners Janis Welsch and David kewicz Leehy 140 ALL-SPORTS BANQUET Special Olympians Bring Home Ribbons The annual Special Olympics Track and Field event was held at Bleyer Field in Carbondale on Thursday, April 30, 1981. Five stu- dents from Pinckneyville Commu- nity High School participated in this activity and received special recogni- tion resulting from their excellent performance during competiton. David Forys was awarded first place in the 50 yard dash and second place in his division of the softball throw. Kenny Downen received a second place in both the 50 yard dash and softball throw. Steve Wil- liamson also received two second place ribbons; one for each; 220 yard run and the softball throw. Frances Pitman got a second in the softball throw. Tammy Haycraft proudly returned with two first place medals in the softball throw and 50 yard dash. There were many different divi- sions for each event. Each person competed in the division that best fit his abilities. These five students are to be congratulated for their fine performance at Bleyer Field in Car- bondale. Special Olympians: Front Row: Frances Pitman, David Forys. Back Row: Kenny Downen, Tammy Haycraft, Steve Williamson Tammy Haycraft Steve Williamson David Forys Softball throw and 50 yd. dash cham- 2nd place finisher in 220 yd. run and 50 yd. dash winner pion softball throw SPECIALOLYMPICS 141 Seniors Journey T’o Nashuille, Tennessee. On May 1, 1981, 54 seniors left Pinckneyville and headed for Nashville, Tennessee. When they arrived, they took a tour of the city which started out at the Reiman Auditorium, original home of the Grand Ole Opry. They then went through the Country Music Hall of Fame and viewed homes of some of the opry stars and the governor of Tennessee. On Saturday, the seniors spent the day at Opry- land and visited the Grand Ole Opry starring Roy Acuff, Jeanne Shephard, and Little Jimmie Dickens. On Sunday, they vis- ited the Hermitage, Andrew Jackson’s home, before starting on the trip home. They arrived back around 7:00 with many gol- den memories to treasure for- ever. Bob Kellerman and Rhonda Cuccatti Elvis’ car at the Country Music Hall of Fame. splash down on the log ride. 142 SENIOR CLASS TRIP These seniors view the sights of Nash- ville. Danny Helvey enjoys the bus ride. A tribute to a great country singer. SENIORCLASS TRIP 143 50th Anniversary Class Graduates From Pees Ve TY The graduating class of 1981. Program Processional Lynn Barglik Jane Giacomo addresses her classmates. Invocation Reverend Don L. Johnston First Apostolic Church Address Jane Giacomo President of Student Council Address Scott Kimmel President of Senior Class Honors Dean Brewer Principal Presentation of Class Walter P. Grady Superintendent Presentation of Diplomas Richard Luke Members of the Board of Education Charles McKinney Alan McClurken Special Awards Walter P. Grady Benediction Reverend Don L. Johnston Recessional Lynn Barglik Dawn Andrews Betsy Hankla-Marshal Loretta Auld Kevin Hiller Lynn Barglik Jerome Kellerman Dennis Bruns Kent Lazenby Greg Epplin Bernard Mann Angela Flure Chris Stewart John Fred Barbara Thomas-Marshal Kerry Graskewicz Sue Valentine Honor Students These students have maintained a high scholastic average during their high school work. The names are arranged in alphabetical order. Rhonda Cuccatti Erin Houghland David Eubanks David Leehy Lisa Gooden Judy Suchomski ; : : ; Debbie Grantham Lisa Thompson Scott Kimmel delivers his graduation Sherry Hicks Barbara Webber message. GRADUATION ‘i Tammy Kalb and Dana Walker are glad Adjusting collars proved a difficult task Senior boys spend final moments the year is over. for some. together as classmates. Barbie Thomas leads in the class of 1981. Seniors await final moments before Commencement Exercises. GRADUATION 145 Senior Directory ©) GRARLEs ANDERSON | Homecoming Escort — 4; Frenech Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club = 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball — 2, 4; Football — 1, 2, 8, 4; Track — i, ee — — YAN Av (BUCKY) es BER J. BATHON A — 1,2,3,4; Pep Club — 1. BD Stub — 1 12 3; 4 — . . “a the ‘a HOMAS C ARLES BRAND 7 scort a 3 Server —.2;-Senior Favorite — Most Talented; Pep Band — 1, 2; Black Masque — 1, 2, 3; Jun- ior Class Congress; Pep Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Photogrpahy Club — 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club — 2; Stu- dent Council — 1, 3, 4; Year- book Photographer — 3, 4; Track Statistician — 3; Tennis — 1; Volleyball — 2, 3, 4. DIANE KAY BIGHAM FHA — 1, 2; Pep Club —-1, 2, 3, 4: Band Banner Carrier — 2. � MICHEPDE BIRD ? pumas anak Sa acite = a ponatD BRAND “FFA — 1; Football — 1. SCOTT ARTHUR CARNEY Homecoming Escort — 4; Pep Club — 3, 4; Spanish Club — 3, 4; V.I.C.A. — 3,4; Baseball — 3; Football — 3, 4, Quad captain — 4, All- Conference —3, 4, All- South — B Best Offensive Lineman 2 °3,°4; Track — 4; Wrestling — 3, 4, Captain — 4, All-South — 3, 4: Transfer Stu dent from West Adena, Ohio: Wrestling — 2; Baseball = 2; Football —.1, 2; Basketball —4; Class President =—1. TODD CARNS Prom Server — 2; Senior Favor- Vite — Most Athletic; Junior. ‘class Congress; Pep Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball — ‘1, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3,4, 5 et Track r % oF ows (me Girl — Septembery ; Court —3;Make- | ; Sweet ogiety of Dist of oe ho Among ie © choole Student’ - — 3, “4; Class Congress, f 2, 3, 4; Wrestling Cheerleader — 2, 3, a + b— 2, , YNNC Pep ol m1. 98. RHONDA R. cuca te P Graduation Marshall — 3; Homecoming Court — 3; Prom Court — 4; Senior Favorite Most Studious; Illinois Staite Scholar — 4; NEDT Certifigate | — |; Society of Distingiiishe High’School Studentsa, : ho’s ho Amo = 2:34: topes EE St 3, 4, ‘Advisory Couneil — 4. IONNA C. DEHNEM Wrestling Cheer KATHRYN RAE} Calendar Girl = Student — 4; 1; Society of D School-.Stude Who Among School Students Masque — 1, 2; National Honor ey — 4; ‘Pep Plub—1, 226, June; Co-op ROBERT M. DIFFENAUER Prom Server — 2; Senior Favor- ite — Most Likely To Succeed; Society of Distinguished High School Students = 3, 4; Who’s Who Among American” High School Students — 3, 4; JETS — 4; Math T a 2 Band — 1.2, 3, bre 4,.Drum Major 3 ohn Phitip Souse Award — 4 proved Preshman whonic Winds 1 All Band — 2, National Ho Pep Club — — 4; Track 4, MARK A. Df FFA — 1, 2 4 4. PATRICIA Business C. Crew 1, 2, 3; Senior Friendliest; } Black Masqu rus — 1, 2.i Club —1, 2, 3,4. ; p Crew — ued High 4; Who’s erican High� � F dent — 4. 0 y Ba tendihe Senior; SAR Award; National Honor Society — 8, 4: Pep Club = 1, 2, 3, 4; Photography Clubge== 2, 3, 4; Science Club — 1; Yearbook Photographer — 1, 2, 3, 4. FORGE 7 lif ip FH: Band} 2; Vv ley dle Ténnigee: Gt DONNA LYNN GERRISH Ry of Distinguished High chool Students — 4; Flag Corp — 1; Black Masque —.2, 3; Cho- rus — 2, — |, koi National sone —_ Pep Club -+ Council — 2. 4 Junior Class Con- al Honor society — 4 1, 2, 3, 4; Science ley - Studlen council —. L, 2,3.4, Preside .— 4; Statis- ‘ician for Track 4= 1, 2, 4; Stat- tician for Basketball — 2, 3, 4; Volleyball — Ty2, 374. _ KENNY GIACOMO FFA — 1, reson 4; Pep Club — 1, iy dy 4; VI. , 4, Presi- 4 ’ JEFF GILTER i Pep Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; coming Escort —e : LISA K. GOODE National Hon¢ Pep Club — Black Masque == Steeleville, Usher — 2 can High Schoo FHA — 2p Pe FBLA — 2. DEBRA atectidiore Court — pois = guished Hig hive ‘Who's V can Hig hsS bi Studen 4; JETS and ir 4 h Tea ks eniory Co-Captain - — 8, 4; Pep € ub Track Statisti clan. OV fer Student from $ CI rus — 2; Pep Clut B 5 Club — 2. WADE KENT Poon ¥ Christmas Escort — 3; Ho 4; Prom’ Ki — 4; Prom Server — 2; Sy x heart Escort 3; Seniong vor- Ww ite — Mr. P.@UBLS.; Sé@iety of Distinguished } | Stu- dents..— 3, Y Who paints Amer i¢ ol Pac 4 : g ¥ : a5 .e Tournament, Teamy All-St able Mentior Honorable A.P., IB Team, TB. Gi Souther E BF. Game, B centage, B Ui Football fii LAURA M. HAG Make-up Crew — 1, 2; Black Ma Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; ‘Tum j a9 ROBERT C. HAI Play-Cast — 2;S 2, 3, 4; Student D — 4; Black Mags Pep Club — 1, — = 2 Sed as . tecreation )}— 3,0 —_ 3,4 Nata Hoge aes ketball ntry — 2; ‘ Tacks L, 2, _RAY HARRISS) find Sem a ho’s Who an High School Senin v3 3, 4; Junior Congres e Club — i, 23) ‘i Spani a 2: Basket — 1,9 Team dorado Tourn All-So LB.C.A. Southern i : Game, Most MVP, Co-Captai Country — 3, 4; Fontan 1, 2; Track — 1, 2. 3, 4 148 Senior Directory = ent, All-Conference, , All. DANIEL RAY HELVEY ety of Distinguished Hig ool Students — 4; Flag Corp — 3, 4 Co-Captaim— 4; Black Masque — 1, Chorus SeoeA — 253, 4, President _— 4: Library’ Staff — 4, Secre- tary Treasurer — 4; National r Society — 4; Pep club — ish Club — 2, 3, 4; ack sat tling Cheer- ig’ Court 4; Play — sup Crew — 1, 2; Pro = 4; Prom Server van Class Cuero National H Society — 3, 4; Pep Club= 1, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2,3 Basketball SS Cheer- leader — 1, 3, 4; Cross Country — 4; Track — 1, 2, 3, 4. DIANA LYNN HIGGERSON Calendar Girl — August; Make- ‘up Crew — 1, 2; Pep Club — 1, — 2, 3, 4; Softball — 1. —— SHAWN F. HILLER Black Masque — 3, 4; Chorus — 2, 3; Pep Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Pho- tography Club — 4; Spanish Club — 2; Football — 1, 2, 3, 4; Track — 1, 2, 3; Wrestling — 3, 4, ARLIE WAYNE HOLLAND Play-Cast — 2; Stage Crew - 2; Black Masque — 2; Chorus — 3; Pep.Club — 1,.2, 3, 4; Photogra- in Club — 4; FFA Foundation Award, Home and Farmstead mprovement — 3. HOUGHLAND rver — 2; Society of hed High School Stu- 2, 3, 4; Who’s Who ong American High School ents — 2, 3, 4; Rifle Corps —ifm 3, 4, Captain — 3, 4; HA 2, 4; Library Staff — ynal Honor tea m= 1, 2,°3,.4: - 2, S;, A: Soft- —}3 Wres- Yearbook ™ ball — 2; Va tling Cheerle GARYR. HUL Graduation U;) Server — 2:8 Most. .§ Distinguish dents — 3; —2; 3; Fre Advisory Cc class Congré Rie Footba ing — 1, 2, 3,4 JACK DOUGL. HUTCHINGS THOMAS JO , a TIM W. JOHNSTON” Homecoming Escort — 4; Prom er — 2; Society of Distin- guished High School Students — 3, 4; French Club — 2, 3; National euaea Society — 4; Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- be lL — 1525.37 4, Most Assists — z Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track — 1, MARK A. JONES High Schoo Club — 2, 3, 4; Piciaaahy onomnn a Country — 3; Footbs a: MARTHA LOU KELLERMAN Co-op Students — 4; Chorus — 3: FHA — 1,.2: 3: Library Staff a Pep Club— 1, 2, 3; Span- ish Club= 2, 3. ad 4 MORRIS W. KEELERMAN Pep Club=1, 3} 4. ROBERT KELLERMAN | Spring Dance Escort — 4; F FA — 3, 4, 3rd Vice- President — 8, President — 4; National Honor Society — 4; Pep Club — 1, yy: 4; V.LC.A;—83, 4. SCOTT A. KIMMEL Prom Server — 2; Senior Favor- ite — Most Humorous; JETS — 4; Class President — 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-President — 1; Jun- ior Class Congress; Pep Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club — 1, 2; Student Council — 1, 2; Basket- ball — 1; Football — 1; Track — 1 MICHAEL A. KLOSTERMAN Play — 2; Stage Crew — 2; Soci- ety of Distinguished «High School Students — 2, 394; JETS — 3, 4; Black Masque — 2, 3; National Honor fety — 4; Pep Club — 1,2, 3, 4; Spanish Club —2: Tennis —1 . MESCHELLE KOCIAN Society of Distinguished High School Students; — 2, 3, 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 3, 4; otball — 1, DAVID G. MALCOLM Pep club — 3, 4; Special Olym- pics — 1. LORI ANN MALINSKI Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 3; Pom Pon Girl — 1,2). 3,4, PHA 2, 3, 4; Library Staff — 4; Pep Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Tumbling — 2, 3; Wrestling Cheerleader — 2, 4; a = 3, 4; Make-up ; | Senior Favorite — 244; FHA — 1, 2, lub — 1; Pep Cl GLENN McKINSTRY Distinguished Hig Sc Club — 2; Football, Baske ba aS and Baseball Manager — 2, 3, 4; Tennis — 1. — — ] BILL MILLER Christmas King % Escort — 4; Transf from Okawville, Ill. 2, 3; Baseball — 1, 23 KEVIN MILLER Sweetheart Escort —MFFA + 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club SP, 3, 4 KURT W. MILLER Prom Server — 2; Semfor Fayor- ite — Most Frien@Mest; Pep Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Bagi@ball + 1, 2, 3, 4; Football B, 4,¢ Honorable Menti Ni nfer- ence — 4, Bes efensiy a — 4; Wrestli TS opp port — 4; Pep Club — eV. C. A. — 3, 4, Vice- Quad Gpatain — 4, All- ence, All-South; Wres- i's MOTHY ERIC PLACE stmas Escort — 1; Home- ing King — 4; Prom Server 2; Senior Favorite — Most nd; — 1, j2; Pep 23 Chorus — 1; Jun- Gongress: National — 4; Pep Band ketball — 1) 2, 3, 11, 2, 3, 4; V.LC.A. rliamentary — 4; 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain — 4, All-Conference, Best Offen- sive Lineman; Track — 1, 2, 3. Prom Server — 2 ; National ‘4; Pep Club Ap — ae 4, Hist ¢ ‘Sth Place — Regidy rc Welding Cont@gf; — 1; Cross Cotgiiify 1, 2, 3. BERT E. RYTERSK om Students — 4; cé@ Escort = 4; Swe org — 3; FFA — 1 porter — 4, FFA Sta 4; Pep Club — 1,2, ae — 3. bring eart h 3, 4; armer ; Cross ATHERINE MAR HUBERT alendar Girl — omecoming Cour ast — 2; Make-u December; 4; Play rew — 1; Sweetheart ourt — 3; Who’s Who Among ! merican High Sdipol Students i y — 4: id 1 ie 3, 4; Pom Pon Co-Captain rn 2,3, 3, 4; Black 4; Class Sec- Wass Vice-Presi- — 2; FHAR® 1, 2, 3, 4; Jun- lass Congte ub — , 3, 4; Spanish CluBy— 83, 4, sident — 4; Studew® Council 2, 3, 4, Secretary Treasurer ; Wrestling Statistician — 4; ck — 1, 2; Wrestling Cheer- ier — 3. : asque — I, 2, HEL RUTH SH ELTON op Student — 4 Play-Cast 38; Black Masque 3, 4; Cho- — 3; FHA — 18; Pep Club , 2, 3, 4; Spnaigh Club — 3, isory Council — 3; Cheer- ter — 4; Tumbling — 1, 2, 3, olleyball — 2.7 � 4; Co- Captain 4; VIPSON WPep Band — 1, 2; — 1,2, 4; Pep Club al; Black Mas- - orus — 2, 2 — 12,5; 4. —, MATT SMITH Pep Club — 1, 2,3, 4; Photog phy Club — 4; Cross Country 4; Baseball Managers— 3;Track = | oer STEVEN L. SMITH Prom Server — 2; Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 3, 4; JETS — 4; French Club — 1, 2, 3, 4, Presi- dent — 4; Junior Class Con- gress; National Honor Society ——3, 4 Pep Club — 1, 2,3, 4; Baseball — 4; Basketball — 1, 2; Football — 1, 2, 3, 4, All-Confer- ence, Most Improved Player; Track — 1, 2, 3; Wrestling — 3, 4, MICHAEL G. SRONCE Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 3, 4; Chorus — 2; Pep Club— 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club = De Vi eA — 3, 4; Football — 1, 2, 3, 4, All- Conference; Track— 1, 2, 3,.4. STACI LYN STANTON Calendar Girl — February; Sen- ior Favorite — Most School Spirit; Society of Distinguished High School Students — 3, 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 3, 4; Outstanding Senior; Interna- tional Youth In Achievement — 4; Band — 1; Symphonic Winds — 1; Chorus — 1; Junior Class Congress; National Honor Soci- ety — 3, 4; Pep Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club— 1, 2, 3, 4; Year- book Staff — 2, 3, 4; Cheer- leader — 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain — 4; Track — 1; Tumbling — 1, 2, 3, 4; United States Cheerlead- ers Association National Indi- vidual Champion — 4. JOE S. STEVENSON Stage Crew — 1; Black Masque — 1� Pep Club — 1, 2, 4; V.LC.A. —3, 4; Track —1; 2. JUDY MARIE SUCHOMSKI Christmas Queen — 4; Gradua- tion Usher — 3; Play-Business Crew 3; Prom Court — 4; Prom Server — 2; Spring Dance Court — 4; Society of Distin- guished High School Students — 2, 3, 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 3,4; JETS — 4; Math Team — 38, 4; Outstanding Senior; Black Masque — 3; FHA — 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President — 4; Junior Class Congress; National Honor Society — 3, 4; Pep Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club — 1; Spanish Club — 2, 3, 4, Advisory Council — 2; Basketball — 2; Girl’s Track Statistician — 4; Track — 3; Volleyball — 2, 3, 4, Cap- tain — 4, MVP. GORDAN SCOTT TABING Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band — 1, 2; Chorus — 1; Pep Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; V.LC.A. — 3, 4, Reporter — 4; Football — 1, 2, 3, 4, Hon- orable Mention All-Conference, Most Improved Player; Track 1, 2. PATRICIA J. THOMAS Pep Club — 1, 2, 3, 4. LISA ANN THOMPSON Calendar Girl — May; Co-op Student — 4; Graduation Usher — 3; Make-up Crew — 1; Prom Server — 2; Society of Distin- guished High School students — 3, 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 8, 4; Black Masque — 1; Jun- ior Class Congress; National Honor society — 3, 4; Pep Club — 1, 2, 3,4; Spanish Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council — 1; Yearbook staff — 2, 3, 4; Cheer- leader — 2, 4; Tennis — 1; Track — 1; Tumbling — 2, 3, 4. DEALNA K. TRIPP Prom Server — 2; Flag Corps — 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain — 3, 4; FHA — j, 2, 4: French Clab — 2: Nurses Aid — 3, 4. LISA E. TRIPP DAVID TYLER Class Vice-President — 4; Jun- ior Class Congress; National Honor Society — 4; Pep Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club — 1, 2. DANA MARIE WALKER Make-up Crew — 2; Twirler — 1, 2, 3; Black Masque — 2; FHA — 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Staff — 2; Pep Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club — 3, 4; Volleyball Manager — 3; Softball — 2; Bolleyball — 1, 2. JAMA RAE WATSON Band — 1, 2, 3; Pep Band — 1, 2, 3; FHA — 1, 2,3, 4; Library Staff — 4; Pep club — 3, 4; Soft- ball Manager — 2; Volleyball Manager — 3; Softball — 3; Volleyball — 1, 2. BARABARA L. WEBBER Calendar Girl — July; Christ- mas Court — 1; Co-op Student — 4; Graduation Marshall — 3; Prom Server — 2; Senior Favor- ite — Most Likely To Succeed; DAR Award; Illinois State Scholar — 4; Society of Distin- guished High School Students — 2, 3, 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 2, 3, 4; Outstanding Senior; Class Secretary Treasurer — 1; French Club — 1, 2, 3, 4, Advi- sory Council — 4; Junior Class Congress; National Honor Soci- ety — 3, 4, Vice-President — 4; Pep Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff — 2,3, 4; Cheerleader — 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain — 4; Tennis — 1; Tumbling — 1, 2, 3, 4. BETH A. WEEKS Calendar Girl — November; Christmas Court — 2; Make-up Crew — 1; Band — A, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band — 1, 2; Black Masque — 1, 2,3; FHA — F 2eunior Class Congress; National Honor Society — 4; Pep Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish club — 2; Student Council — 2; Symphonic Winds — 1, 2; Tennis — 1; Volleyball — 2,3. JANIS M. WELSCH Society of Distinguished High School Students — 3, 4; National Honor Society — 4; Pep Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball — 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain — 4; All-Conference, All-South, MVP — 2; Southern Illinois All- Star Game; MVP — 4; Softball — 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain — 4; Democrat Desire Award — 4. VICKY L. WHALEY Flag Corps — 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain — 3, Co-Captain — 4; Chorus — 3, 4; FHA — 1; Pep Club — 1, 2, 3, 4. ALBERT T. WHEELER FFA — 1, 2, 3, 4; Football and Basketball Manager — 1, 2, 3, 4. DAVE WILLIAMS Co-op Student — 4; Pep Club = 1,2, 3, 4. STEVE L. WILLIAMSON Pep Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Special Olympics — 1, 2, 3, 4. ROSE WOODSIDE Color Guard — 2; Flag Corps — 1; FHA — 1; Pep Club — 1. WILLIAM H. WOODSIDE Pep Club — 1, 2; V.I.C.A. — 3, 4. JOHN M. ZEIDLER Play Cast — 2; Prom Server — 2; Society of Distinguished High School Students — 3; Who’s Who Among American High School Students — 3; Black Masque — 2, 3; Chorus — 3; Class President — 1; French Club — 1; Pep Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Football — 1: Golf — 293, 4; Wrestling — 2, 3, 4. Senior Directory P.C.H.S. Students Receive Many Academic Honors American Legion Awards David Leehy Debbie Grantham Consol Merit Scholarship Rhonda Cuccatti Delta Thea Tau Scholarship Debbie Grantham Elks Scholarship Judy Suchomski Illinois State Scholars Rhonda Cuccatti David Eubanks Debbie Grantham Gary Hull Barbara Webber JETS Tear Outstanding Seniors: Front Row: Debbie Grantham, Rhonda Cuccatti, Judy Suchom- er ane ski, Staci Stanton. Back Row: Barbara Webber, David Eubanks. David Eubanks lst — Math lst — Physics John Fred Debbie Grantham 2nd — English Colleen Hiller Gary Hull Scott Kimmel Mike Klosterman Laurie Lambert Jerry Smith Steve Smith Alberta Kuhnert Memorial Rhonda Cuccatti Helen Kuykendall Scholarship Barbara Webber Math Team Rhonda Cuccatti David Eubanks Debbie Grantham Judy Suchomski Loretta Auld Dennis Bruns Greg Epplin Betsy Hankla Vicky Carson Alice House Gay Lynn Opp Lisa Whitson Colleen Hiller Denise Reeder Donna Urbaneck Brian Vorhees Illinois State Scholars: Sitting: Debbie Grantham, Barbara Webber. Standing: David Eubanks, Gary Hull, Rhonda Cuccatti 152 HONORS High Academic And Athletic Awards Naticnarivierie-Commendation David Eubanks Rend Lake President’s Scholarships Sherry Hicks Mike Klosterman SIU-C Honor Scholarship Barbara Webber SIU-C Outstanding Seniors Rhonda Cuccatti David Eubanks Debbie Grantham Staci Stanton Judy Suchomski Barbara Webber Yearbook Award SISPA Spring Photo Contest Honorable Mention Award David Crumbacher DAR Barbara Webber SAR David Eubanks Athletic AWards Girls’ Sports Basketball MVP Janis Welsch Softball MVP Nancy Craig Track MVP Colleen Hiller Volleyball MVP Judy Suchomski Boys’ Sports Baseball MVP Terry Queen Basketball MVP Wade Graskewicz Ray Harriss Cross Country MVP Jerome Kellerman Football MVP Todd Carns David Leehy Golf MVP Van Craig Track MVP David Leehy Wrestling MVP Scott Carney All-Sports Banquet Awards Senior Boy MVP — Wade Graskewicz Senior Girl MVP — Michelle Bird Democrat Desire Awards David Leehy Janis Welsch Cheerleading Awards 1980-81 Varsity Squad ist Place National Champions Sherry Hicks, Erna Rheinecker, Rachel Shelton, Staci Stanton, Lisa Thompson, Barbara Webber. lst Place Individual Champion Staci Stanton DAR and SAR Winners: Barbara Webber and David Eubanks. as . a 153 FFA Receives Outstanding Awards FFA Awards Section 24 Tractor Driving Doug Bauersachs — Ist State Tractor Driving — Doug Bauersachs — 13th Section 24 Soil Judging Team Jim Ferguson — 3rd Ind. John Smith — 4th Ind. Brian Rushing — 5th Ind. Dwight Bigham — Team Member Mark Malinski — Team Member Section 24 Grain Judging — 2nd Place Team Richard Farthing — 3rd Ind. Bob Ryterski — 5th Ind. Joe Burns — 7th Ind. Robert Kellerman — Team Member Mark Dudek — Team Member State Crops Judging — C — Team Richard Farthing — Team Member Bob Ryterski — Team Member Joe Bruns — Team Member Section 24 Parliamentary Procedure — ist Place Team Terry Smith — 2nd Place Chairman Dwight Bigham — Ist Place Secretary Albert Wheeler — Ist Place Floormember Doug Bauersachs — Floormember Donny Brand — Floormember District V Parliamentary Procedure 5th Place Team Terry Smith — Chairman Dwight Bigham — 4th Place Secretary Doug Bauersachs — Floormember Donny Brand — Floormember Mark Dudek — Floormember Section 24 Public Speaking Mike Rice — 3rd Prepared Scott Kreger — 5th Extemporaneous Star Green Hand Doug Bauersachs State Poultry Judging — C — Team Dwayne Bauersachs — Team Member Donny Brand — Team Member Kenny Girken — Team Member Mike Rice — Team Member Section 24 Foundation Awards Robert Kellerman — State Agribusiness Chris Whaley — Ag Mechanics Doug Bauersachs — Corn Production James Bathon — Crop Production Mark Dudek — Dairy Production Richard Farthing — Fruit and Vegetable Production Roger Bathon — Livestock Speciality John Harriss — Outdoor Recreation Kenny Girken — Poultry Production Albert Wheeler — Safety Dennis Bruns — Soil and Water Management Bob Ryterski — Soybean Production Ist Place 154 HONORS Dwight Bigham — Swine Production Chapter Activity Point Winners David Mohr — Freshman Kenny Girken — Sophomore David Bruno — Junior Joe Bruns — Senior Chapter Scholarship Winners Ed Kocian — Freshman Dennis Bruns — Sophomore Dwight Bigham — Junior Robert Kellerman — Senior Section 24 Ag Mechanics — Ist Place Team Doug Bauersachs — Carpentry Ist Kenny Giacomo — Ag Power — 2nd Joe Bruns — Surveying — Ist Robert Kellerman — Welding — 2nd Terry Smith — Electricity — 2nd Section 24 Livestock Judging — Ist Place Team Robert Kellerman — 1st Ind. Alan Bruns — 3rd Ind. Scott Kreger — 6th Ind. David Loos — 7th Ind. Caroline Ruppert — Team Member Section 24 Dairy Judging — 2nd Place Team Lisa Lambert — 2nd Ind. Frank Bigham — 8th Ind. David Mohr — Team Member Danny Bruns — Team Member Terry Smith — Team Member Ed Suchomski — Alternate State Livestock Judging — 5th Place Team Dale Pyatt — 2nd Ind. Swine Marion Logan — 4th Ind. Swine Robert Kellerman — 9th Ind. Swine Joe Bruns — 9th Ind. Beef Dwight Bigham — Team Member State Dairy Judging Team A Team David Loos — Team Member Scott Kreger — Team Member Terry Smith — Team Member DeKalb Award Robert Kellerman V.1.C.A. Awards State Finalists Brad Weisel — Prepared Speech Ron Parcell — Industrial Electronics Greg Epplin — Industrial Electronics Ed Tyler — Small Engines David Degenhardt — Small Engines Joe Bruns — Diesel Mechanics Ken Giacomo — Diesel Mechanics 3rd Place with a full scholarship to Lincoln Tech, Bailey Tech, or Green Tech. Lincoln Welding Contest Joe Stevenson and Toby Robinson 5th Land Judging Team: Dwight Bigham, Terry Smith, Albert Wheeler, Donny Brand, Doug Bauersachs. a Anniversary Year Has Many Award Winners : TA y He nf ve F Sts WARY A (ts at A aay AA Sas Wl | i Lb th) 1 8 JETS Team: Front row: Judy Suchomski, Debbie Grantham, David Eubanks, Gary Kenny Giacomo V.LC.A cael to = Hull, Rhonda Cuccatti. Back Row: Laurie Lambert, Colleen Hiller, Steve Smith, Scott coln Tech, Baily Tech, or Green Tech. Kimmel, Jerry Smith, Robert Diffenauer, Mike Klosterman, John Fred, Mr. Birkner Sponsor. 1980-81 Calendar Girls: Front Row: Barb Webber — Miss July; Kathy Dempsay — Miss June; Chris Churchill — Miss Septem- ber; Staci Stanton— Miss February. Second Row: Jane Giacomo Miss April, Diana Higgerson — Miss August, Cathy Schubert Miss December, Lisa Thompson Miss May. Third Row: Cathy Beninati Miss October, Susan Benedict Miss March, Beth Weeks Miss November, Sherry Hicks Miss Mr. Birkner Presenting David Eubanks with the Illinois Science Teachers January. Association Science Award. et yew! ro yi AiR Willme let (ke a nt ee aren — LZ A ii pe, te = m- be RUD yp “® 2 77a (A ae se 1 ab [) OP. a y ys 4 oa A yey Hh : us Lr Saew a vi = 4 LR Kp 5 Pro ag wy f) fe f 4d (A le 13h aS A 7 ‘ A: NG INES WAY ; pe ioe SAN AaANY + MALYere Havay 4 yoru MER wale Li, thclle Kadir tli 2, a oe Ml LM Lot vA 6 ¥ ) FS Li = y In Remembrance Will Woodside Laura Chapman December 17, 1962 — February 21, 1981 November 27, 1963 — February 21, 1981 THE WAY LIFE ENDS Still I sit here with tears in my eyes It’s been four hours yet still I cry They are gone forever it’s hard to believe Such pain and sorrow and the terrible grief She was seventeen so beautiful and sweet He was eighteen so handsome and neat They were so young such a terrible way to go The reason for this we shall never know The families, they cry and so do the friends So here it is for them the way life ends. 158 MEMORIAL With all my love to Will and Laura By: Lisa D. Bird The third week in February, 1981, will long be remembered in Pinckneyville. Some people will remember that the basketball Panthers finished an undefeated conference season that week; many, many people will remember that we lost three people closely associated with Pinckneyville Community High School that week Mr. Merrill “Duster” Thomas who put our town on the high school basketball map of Illinois passed away on Wednesday, February 18 at the age of 76. It was the passing of a legend. His record of 498 wins and 118 losses, an .824 winning percentage, is part of that leg end. Vividly memorable for many people in our com munity are the state championship basketball team of 1948, the six straight trips to the state tournament in the 1950's, the four third place finishes in that tour ney other parts of Duster’s legacy as a basketball coach. A special tribute to Duster was held on Friday, Feb ruary 20 before our final conference game. Thomas Gymnasium, named for Duster, was virtually filled to capacity on that night as people remembered his efforts which helped to build the basketball facility, his state record 58 straight wins on that home court, his conference championships which numbered 11 in a 17 year period of time. Most of all, people remem bered the man who was the legend, the man who was primarily responsible for the start of a winning tradi tion in Pinckneyville basketball The winning tradition was carried on as the Pan thers captured the Southwest Egyptian Conference Championship with an undefeated conference record completed that night, the first conference champion ship for Coach Dick Corn, the first championship in 17 years. And people left the gym with a good feeling about what had fakes place The good feeling was replaced by shock and disbe lief the following day as word circulated throughout the town of the tragedy that took the lives of two PCHS students in the early morning hours of Satur day, February 21. Laura Chapman and Will Woodside were identified as the two in the fire-destroyed auto mobile found near the Perry County Fairgrounds Pinckneyville and again been touched and affected by the deaths of young people Memories of Laura, of Will, and of Duster, of the effects that they had on the lives of people in our area, our town, our school will long be with us. Merrill “Duster” Thomas STATE . 1998 CHAMPS Coach “Duster” Thomas with his 1948 Pinckneyville Panther Championship Team. MEMORIAL 159 Final Moments of the Golden Year ¢ Scott Kimmel cuts graduation cake compliments of Senior Math Teacher Lisa Martin and Dena Rennison Mrs. Mary Lou Ozburn. leave after one of their last days at PCHS. Does Erin Houghland look happy that school is almost over? Seniors practice for Baccalaureate. 160 CLOSING ES IES Se od le ie ee PEG Ge wok eee Dijana spp peal , oe