Pinckneyville High School - Pyramid Yearbook (Pinckneyville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1986 volume:

Editor-in-chief: Paula Kellerman Senior Editors: Charla Boling Fred Holland Amy Mathenia Eric Thomas Co-Advisors: Dan Herbst Glen Hamilton PYRAMID Pinckneyville Community High School Pinckneyville, Il. Volume 53 The 1985-1986 Pyramid Staff Welcomes you to CHANGES 1986 a { | Ae = — Table Of Contents PYRAMID Openi 3 Faculty 8 CHANGES Seniors 16 Juniors a3 Sophomores 41 Freshmen 48 Organizations Sports Activities Closing The Marching Panthers step off the 1985 Homecoming Parade. The Panther shows a “‘touch of class’”’ as he enjoys the lead over Eldorado. An enthusiastic crowd watches the Homecoming Variety Show. Cheryl Houghland keeps the fans fired up during Sectionals. Lance Jones is “‘caught in the act”’ of being himself. The 1985-86 school year was char- acterized by change. The school staff changed as Mrs. Jean Chester was ad- ded to teach three Art classes. Much heat in year’s beginning brought the shortening of the daily schedule with class periods varying from day to day for much of Septem- ber. Announcements informed the school of the “‘ultimate catering class- Catering Unlimited’’, and the forma- tion of Math Club meant two new or- ganizations. A new set of School Dance Guide- lines was adopted, especially affecting students planning to bring non-PCHS students to dances. Homecoming brought about many changes, one of them being a Blue and White Spirit Day on Friday to replace a week’s worth of dress-up days. The Variety Show and bonfire were held on Friday night, and Saturday was filled with the parade in the morning, the game in the afternoon, and the dance at night. The homecoming court changed to include only seniors; an alumnus, Marion Rushing, was chosen as the first pa- rade marshall, and an alumni band was added for the game’s half-time show. Into November, an assembly spon- sored by SADD brought national speaker and former Olympic athlete Davis Johnson to talk about the dan- gers of driving after drinking alcohol. Also, an all-school Career Day brought over 50 guests from our area to relate experiences in various professions to interested students. Fall sports and activities gave way to winter sports and activities; 1985 passed on to 1986, and the first se- mester ended. This page: 1. Junior girls show how to have a good time at the Christmas dance. 2. What evil lurks in the mind of Bobby Wilder- muth? 3. Varsity Panthers “‘get psyched”’ for the game. 4. The P.C.H.S. Pom Pon girls display some high kicking action as they perform to ““America’’ by Prince. 5. The football Panthers get riled before a victori- ous Homecoming game. Opposite page: 1. Chad Rushing shoots for two as Du Quoin defenders watch helplessly. 2. Kim Shotton, Amy Williams, and Katie Keller- man have a “Coke and a smile.” 3. Students gather around the first successful bonfire in two years. 4. Ralph Loos seems happy to be thought of on Valentine's Day. 5. Jeff Rains is daydreaming about that “special someone.” 1985-86 Senior Favorites 1. Car Porche Lamborghini Camaro Z28 . Movie - Back To The Future Pee Wee Herman Beverly Hills Cop 3. Song - Cherish Built This City On Rock-n-Roll Money For Nothing Group - Ratt Huey Lewis and The News Night Ranger . T.V. Show - Cosby Show Knots Landing Miami Vice . Soap Opera - Young and the Restless Guiding Light Days of Our Lives This page: 1. Grand Marshall Marion Rushing and daughter Pam at 1985 Homecoming Parade. 2. Homecoming Queen candidate Staci Starkweather with es- cort Ralph Loos. 3. Panthers’ victory sign. 4. John Marler lays down an intense rhythm pattern for the Pep Band. 5. Panther mascot, Lisa Houghland leads the crowd in cheers during Sectionals. Opposite page: 1. Upperclassmen girls try some new moves at the Christmas dance. 2. Rusty Emling’s a ‘“‘sharp dressed man.” 3. Tracy Kuhnert smiles for the camera while the others are hard at work. 4. The Panther eagerly awaits the results of the Homecoming game. 5. Vicki Lambert and Beth Vancil shake hands and make up. Eating Place Place To Go - Excuse for staying home . Excuse for being late 5. Not having homework 1985-86 Senior Favorites McDonald's 6. Hangout Taco Bell Murphy Wall Dairy Queen Du Quoin Party Carbondale 7. Description - Party of Class of Backroads “86” Rebels Partiers Sick Athletes Hangover Too tired Stopped by a train Car wouldn’t start Lost track of time Too busy Didn't understand “What homework?” FACULTY High School District 101 School Board-Top Row (L to R): Ted Cunningham; Jim Bauersachs, Secretary; Dan Wildermuth; and Dick Luke. Sitting: Jim Stern; Mary Roe, Board President; and Wendell Weatherford New Art Teacher Added To Faculty Left: Mr. Walter P. Grady-Super intendent. Right: Mr. Dean Brew- er-Principal. Shirley Bigham- Special Education Edward Birkner- Science, JETS Team, Science —_Carole Black-Junior and Senior English, French, Club Sponsor French Club Sponsor L David Brunty- History, Speech, Black Masque Steve Cannedy- Band and Chorus Director Jean Chester- Art Sponsor, Junior Class Sponsor Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Black, and Mrs. Hatch test their patience with the new Coach Hale shares his ‘words of wisdom’ with Gary Duvardo. copy machine Wes Choate- Mathematics, Boys’ Asst. Basket David Columbo- Librarian Dick Corn- Driver's Education, Boys’ P.E., ball Coach, Asst. Football Coach, Asst. Baseball Boys’ Head Basketball Coach, Boys’ Head Coach Track Coach, Cross Country Coach i Neva Corn- Driver’s Education, Girls’ P.E Nadine Craig- Bookkeeper and Secretary Elaine Dailey- Junior and Senior English. Span- ish. Spanish Club Sponsor Robert Frassato- Mathematics Gary Glenzy- Boys’ P.E., History, Athletic Direc. | Greg Hale- Health, Boys’ P.E., Boys’ Asst. Bas- tor, Head Football Coach, Boys’ Asst. Basket- ketball Coach, Golf Coach, Girls’ Softball Coach ball Coach, Boys’ Head Baseball Coach. Gen Science a Harral Hall- Sophomore English, Senior Class Glen Hamilton- Drawing, Electricity, Photogra Ramona Hatch- Home Economics, Consumer Sponsor phy. Yearbook Education, FHA Sponsor 2 A ia Dan Herbst- Junior and Senior English, Year- Jeannette Hoeinghaus- Home Economics, Con- Jean Horn- Business Education book, Asst. Volleyball Coach, Asst Girls’ Bas- sumer Education, FHA Sponsor ketball Coach, Sophomore Class Sponsor After Mr. Brewer and Mr. Choate tell Santa what they want for Christmas Santa goes to the Home Ec. room to find out what Mrs. Hatch and Mrs. Hoeinghaus want te Joe James- Guidance Counselor, Cooperative Linda Johnson- Business Education Ray Lambert- Mining and Reclamation, Mechan Education ics, VICA Sponsor Sam Loiacono- Mining and Reclamation, Weld- | Carolyn Longshore- School Nurse, Health Occu- George McPheeters- Science ing, VICA Sponsor pations ae Joan Miller- Secretary Roger Minton- Boys’ P.E., Social Science, Histo- | Cathy Ortolan- Mathematics, Title 1, Freshman ry, Asst. Football Coach, Asst. Boys’ Track Class Sponsor Coach, Head Wrestling Coach Mary Lou Ozburn- Mathematics, Math Club Ernest Queen- Freshman English Sam Robb- Agriculture, FFA Advisor Sponsor Linda Rudolph- Girls’ P.E., Head Volleyball Pat Sheley- Individual Instruction Alex Singer- Woods, Metals, Welding and Ma- Coach, Health, Girls’ Head Track Coach, SADD chine Shop Sponsor Not Pictured: Barry Kellerman- Head Coach Girls’ Basketball Diana Schaefer- Cheerleading Sponsor Betty Stumpe- Health Service Technician Lularose Wilson- Guidance Counselor, National Honor Society Sponsor C° WAUKEGAN. ILL-8 RISTOL. rg Above Left- Bus Drivers (Front) Chuck Ginn, Raymond Przy- goda, Orel Bigham, and Tom Denton. (Back) Lylia Hagel and Betty Heisner. Not pictured Diane Fisher Above Right- Custodians Lloyd Kellerman, Head Custodian; George Butcher, Dean Carson, Bob Nehrkorn. Left- Cooks - Laura Epplin; Eunice Schrader, Mabel Woodside, Cafeteria Manager, and Barbara Brand. Below- Retiring Board Members - As they appeared in 1983 picture, all three served through October 1985 but did not seek re- election this year. Charles Thomas, 8'%2 years on Board. Jack Stumpe, 25 years on Board, 2412 as President. Dean Crumbacher, 15 years on Board, 8 as Secretary. ie he Yea Pe a eee ees % —— a mfr ah me aE ane A Pe 2EPaRRRERRBRESe SENIORS The Seniors of ““86” faced many changes throughout their final year at PCHS. It seemed that more changes occurred this year than their other three years com- bined. First the school year began a week earlier than usual. Second senior officers were elected Fred Holland, President; Kathy McKown, Secretary-Treasurer; and Staci Starkweather, Vice-President (pictured at the left) Then came many changes that were very different. The Homecoming Queen candidates were required to all be seniors and homecoming week dress-up days were pro- hibited. Next senior trip was changed from the usual trip to Nashville, Tenn. to Senior Night at Six Flags. The seniors had only a couple of fund-raisers since they did not need such a large amount of money for senior trip. They did decide on senior pictures in color, which took a small amount of money. The seniors graduated as one of the smallest classes in the past years with 104 members, and their class has become smaller every year since their freshman year. Phillip O. Baker John A. Batson Diane L. Bauersachs Marty M. Beltz Beth A. Black Charla K. Boling Eric R. Dunn Gary L. Duvardo Russel C. Emling Danielle D. Epplin Dwayne A. Epplin 6 Wore (cs Daw ar-tacattate! Bobby J. Ferguson Ronald E. Ferrari Tamara A. Fred Bonnie R. Fulk 1 DYoystat- We 5 Om CiT-Cere) aCe) Daniel L. Grafton Ross D. Guthrie Kelly J. Hawkins Klint D. Hawkins Kyle K. Heisner Lori L. Henseler Paul D. Hill Maureen T. Hiller Tracy L. Hinds Fred G. Holland 19 Lisa L. Houghland Gary R. Huggins Susan R. Hutchings Michael H. Isaacs Tara K. Keene Paula K. Kellerman Rena E. Kocian Julie A. Korte Donald R. Kroll Tammy L. Kujawa Dawn E. Lacy Leslie L. Lambert 20 Chad A. Brand Janet M. Brand-Spain Rosann M. Brand Marty D. Bruno Kenneth W. Buser Jason W. Carson Heath A. Chapman Michael W. Chapman Leanna S. Clark Shari J. DeFord John E. Degenhardt Karla D. Denman 21 Joe L. Miller Katherine M. McKown Michael R. 1 Cor BYoyetareyeretay Cory T. McClurken Amy K. Mathenia Matthew C. Mason Scott A. Martin Ralph C. Loos Barry J. Logan K. Lynn Lively Michael W. Lee Paula L. Lambert 22 Amanda S. Modlin Susan K. Mohr LaDonna R. Montgomery Rhonda K. Moore Curt W. Morrow Steve L. Napier Thomas E. Odem Leslie K. Ogilvie PE) Mr. and Miss PCHS-Staci Starkweather and Fred Holland Most Likely to Succeed-Paula Kellerman and Eric Thomas Most Athletic-Karla Denman and Steve Thomas Most Friendly-Kathy McKown and Matt Mason 24 Most School Spirited-Ross Guthrie and Amy Mathenia Most Humorous-Jean Spurgeon and Jeff Owen wehtLe) ates Most Studious-Dan Grafton and Paula Lambert Most Talented-Debbie Ross and Paul Hill 25 26 1. Eric Thomas and Phillip Baker ready for their journey home 2. Jason Carson, Steve Thomas, Dwayne “Red” Epplin, and Ross Guthrie waiting for the start. of the game 3. Susie Mohr and Dawn Lacy return from lunch 4. Ralph Loos, Matt Mason, and Mike Isaacs say, “Hey dude!” 5. Fred Holland teaches Mary Woodside to drink from the water fountain Gene A. Opp R. Scott Opp Jeffery S. Owen Lynn B. Ozburn Troy A. Pabst Timothy W. Place Ginger K. Porter Heather D. Ramsey Cindy S. Rednour Aaron D. Robinson Deborah S. Ross Chad M. Rushing 1, Senior favorites get together for a group shot 2. Leslie Ogilvie poses for a quick shot on her way to class 3. The seniors attempt to put the finishing touches on their homecoming float 4. Lynn Ozburn and Kathy McKown at the salad bar 28 Debra L. Schwarz Angelia T. Spencer Jean A. Spurgeon Staci J. Starkweather Lucile E. Suchomski Rachel R. Tedder- Osborne Brian D. Thomas Eric M. Thomas Stephen R. Thomas Jack L. Vancil Darin D. Webb John E. Wesseln Eddie J. Whitson Richard D. Williams Mary E. Woodside Candace J. Wright Ginger M. Wright Lori Henseler and Diane Bauersachs take time out between classes for a picture 1. Bonfire burned on schedule this year, so all the seniors cheered 2. Christmas king and queen, Ross Guthrie and Kathy McKown kick up their heels at the Christmas Dance 3. Amanda Modlin grits her teeth as she almost drops her books 4. Senior boys create a chain of expressions 5. Staci Starkweather and Paula Kellerman ch eer up Miss Rudolph HH aM: APY cas Reo Sees Fh SE Ps fe RRSP SERRE JUNIORS The Junior Class began their first year as upperclass- men eagerly looking forward to and planning their “‘Big City Nights” Junior-Senior Prom. The fundraising pro- cess was hard and slow for the Juniors this year, but they raised enough money by selling magazines and records, Christmas ornaments and gifts, and Panthers “Dream Team’”’ T-shirts. At the beginning of the year, they elect- ed Genea Glenzy, Lynne Murphy, Clinton Bigham, Tra- cy Keene, Anne Williams, and Tami Whitson to repre- sent them in the student council. Class officers were also chosen: Clinton Bigham, President; Jaci Scholebo, Vice- President; and Tracy Keene, Secretary-Treasurer. The Juniors also elected 12 members to the Junior Class Congress. For the second year in a row, the Junior class has won the float competition in the Homecoming pa- rades; they told Sparta to ‘Bury Your Bones, Bulldogs.” At the Christmas dance, Kristin Dolling and Mike Strick- land represented the Junior Class as first maid and escort. Mary Adcock Mary Baudison Brian Bender Clinton Bigham Bart Brand Robin Brock Scott Brown John Bruno Matt Bruno Bitrety Buschschulte Junior Class Officers- L-R: Tracy Keene, Secretary-Treasurer: Clinton Bigham, President; Jaci Scholebo, Vice-President Juniors hard at work in Mr. Choate’s class. Kim Buschsehulte Eric Campbell Aaron Carter Amy Cheek Karen Cheek Chris Compeau Barry Craig Jerry Davis Scott Degenhardt Kristin Dolling dulie Dudek Rich Emling Kenny Epplin Jeanette Feltmeyer Gary Ferrari Bart Ferrero Doug Finney Shelly Fisher David Forbes Darla Gill Genea Glenzy Joni Graham Gaylen Greer Mindy Hagene Sherry Hart John Hartman Mike Heiman ‘Glenn Henseler Laurie Hepp Cory Hepp Gary Holt Nathan Homan Cheryl Houghland Susan Hutchings Carman Jausel Scott Jenkel Jason Jenkel Michelle Jenkel Kenny Johnson deff Jones Lance Jones Mike Jones Paul Jones dimmie Joslin Pat Keene Karen Cheek contracts a case of ‘‘dishpan hands!” Tracy Keene Jeff Keller Jeff Keller danelle Kellerman Katie Kellerman Philip Kellerman Phyllis Kellerman Aaron Konkel Tracy Kuhnert derry Lacy Danny Lambert Paul Lambert Vicki Lambert Lisa Lawhorn Danny Loos Missy Loos Anna Lynch Paul Lynch BEWARE: Party Animals in Mr. Choate’s class. Natalie Malan Scott Malinski John Marler Amy Martin Matt Mathis Jim McCrary Cory Hepp the next Mikhail Baryshni- Sean McCune Shon Mcintyre Andrea Meadows Lisa Miller Bianca Mohr Greg Morgenthaler Tina Morgenthaler Betsy Mucha Lynne Murphy Tammy Napier Glen Nehrkorn Lori Weatherford and Anna Lynch just hangin’ around. Kevin Nowakowski deff Ogilvie Keith Oyler Cheri Pabst deff Parsell Tammy Patterson Chris Perkey Kenny Pierce Heath Rackley Heidi Rackley Brat mest lary Kim Reinhardt daci Scholebo Terry Scholebo Renee Shirk Kim Shotton Brett Silbe Bob Spangler Tim Sprenger Mike Strickland Kirk Surry DeeDee Szarek Shelly Tanner Dale Thompson Mark Thompson David Urbanek Beth Vancil Tracy Keene and Anne Williams are all smiles, but Jaci Scholebo seems a bit confused. Robert Waldrep Mike Walker Lori Weatherford Amy Welsh Tammy Whitson Amy Williams Anne Williams Melvin Williams Jeff Woodside Yolanda Woodside Amy Wright Matt Wright Amy Lueker Joni Graham still believes in Santa Claus? Not pictured: Keir Bryan Chris Eggemeyer Tim Keene Chris Kellerman Bob Marlow Eric McRoy Forrest Ridgeway James Spurgeon Chuck Tripp Wayne Williamson Have Mike Strickland and Barry Craig gotten into someone else’s notes again? SOPHOMORES The Sophomore class of 1988 began their second year of high school by changing into such classes as English, French, and Spanish 2 and also worked into semester classes such as Health, Consumer Education, and perennial favorite Driver’s Education Early in the year, the sophs elected David Roe, Presi- dent; Jamie Grafton, Vice-President; and Elizabeth Eddy, Secretary-Treasurer. Also, Trisha Caupert, Aaron Epplin, Karen Fulk, Barry Graskewicz, and Shay Hagel were elected to represent the class on the student coun- cil. Class representatives for the Christmas Dance were Erin Smith and Chad Walton. Jeannette Kellerman, as a leader in FHA-HERO points, was a member of the court for the Sweetheart Dance. The class sold jewelry around Christmas time to boost their class treasury. They also built a float for the Home- coming Parade, and a number of class members were “Duck Dancers” in the Variety Show for Homecoming. Not a change for the Sophomores was their active participation in all organizations, activities, and sports and their anticipation of buying class rings and students moving up to the status of upperclassmen. No pictures were available for Erin Smith and Darin Toler. i Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Eddy (left) and Vice-President Jamie Grafton (right) flank President David Roe Sophs Take Part In Clubs And Activities David Baker Robbie Bardle Jim Bauersachs DeAnn Beaty Kevin Bird Lisa Bruns David Burris Trisha Caupert Chris Chandler Nathan Chapman Kim Damron and Trisha Caupert are among the French Club’s ““Duck Dancers” in the Homecoming Variety Show Scott Cook Kim Damron Beth Davis Jeff Davis Jean Duckworth Elizabeth Eddy Aaron Epplin Bart Epplin David Ferguson Matt Flowers deff Foutch Tom Frank Karen Fulk Laura Gooden Jamie Grafton Barry Graskewicz Chris Grimm Stacy Hackworth Shay Hagel Heath Hagene Danny Harriss Lisa Hastings Aaron Hawk Brad Hawkins Lisa Heisner Debbie Henson Caby Hepp Bridget Hiller Glen Hoeinghaus Scott Holt Lisa Homan Pam Hurley Sandy Hutchings Brett Isaacs Kim Jenkel Shirley Jones Angie Kellerman Jeannette Kellerman J.P. Kelly Tricia Kelly Kathy Kinstler Valerie Kish Jennifer Korte Danny Harriss and Brent Weatherford float “Brand the Bulldog” (Caby Hepp) on the Hoseosaling Nate Chapman drives to the basket in the intersquad match up and is fouled by Kevin Bird. Janice Kroll Duane Lee Blake Lindner Lon Lindner Grason Little Joel Louis Karan Loyd Alisa Malinski Staci Margenthaler Mike Maxwell Jodi McDonnough Tim McDonnough Karla McGhee Tom McKenzie Steve McKinstry Kyle McKown Blake Murphy Tina Odom Dennis Opp Mitchell Petty Rhonda Pickett Linette Pitman Paula Przygoda Robert Pyatt Will Pyatt Lauri Rediger Ann Kednour Dana Rice Joe Rock David Roe Melissa Runion Julie Ruppert Terry Scholebo Patrick Schratz Tom Schweizer Stephanie Shirk Keith Simpson Mike Simpson Melody Singer Millie Smith Nancy Spencer Sean Starkweather Matt Sullivan Butch Taylor Kent Thomas Sharon Timpner Cheri Toler Edie Toler Paula Urbanek dim Vancil Chad Walton Brent Weatherford Mary Whitson Alicia Wilks Vickie Williams Mike Witbracht Cassie Wolfe Jason Woodside David Zeidler NH HS si i A a Lae ecw SRkSaRRC ee eT YO EEE EEE SABRES eAe ty. a2 ee SSR RESa Ss el 22 AL a dee ee ASS OSES ESS FRESHMEN Sue Allen Teri Arnold Lori Bathon Jada Batson Jeannine Batson Amy Bigham Julie Bigham Susan Bigham Theresa Bird Marcia Bochantin Dean Brand Dwayne Brand Lynn Bratten Karla Brueggemann Joe Bruno The Freshman Class began their year by electing Su- san Bigham, Bryan Helvey, David Ozburn, and Kimbra Woodside to represent them in the student council with those first three also being elected class officers, They participated in the Homecoming activities with acts in the Variety Show, and they entered a float in the pa- rade. Diane Loos and Steve Shaw represented the class at the Christmas Dance, and Melissa Greer was the freshman princess of the Sweetheart Dance. The Class of ’89 later began thinking about designing a successful prom their junior year and set about the task of fund-raising. Their first project was selling the annual calendars and later in the year sold candy. With the money from these sales and future sales and activi- ties, they hope to provide a great prom and to have color pictures in the yearbook their senior year. Not pictured in class section: Keith Dunn Freshman Class Officers (L to R) Bryan Helvey, Vice-President; David Ozburn, President; and Susan Bigham, Secretary-Treasurer. Amy Bruns Douglas Bruns Kelly Bumann Laura Burnett Stephanie Chapman Timothy Cheek Darrel Cordray Sarah Dickey Patrick Dinkins Jim Douglas Andrea Dunn Sarah Dickey anxiously awaits another Val- entine’s Day. Dennie Eggemeyer Kent Epplin Judy Finney Cindy Fisher Leslie Folden Daron Fox Donna George Jeff Giacomo Charlene Greer Melissa Greer Lori Griffin Kent Epplin leaves a trail of dust for his oppo- nents. Brian Hagene Lee Anne Haley David Harris Tina Hartman Stacy Heine Bryan Helvey Samantha Higgerson Lonnie Hinds Robbie Holder Rhonda Holt Monica Hottes Amanda Ramsey shows her Homecoming spirit. Debbie Hubler Bobby Hutchings Darwin Jausel Derek Jenkel Tammy Jones Deana Karabec David, at least try to be happy! Kathy Keebler Raymond Keller Aaron Kellerman Amy Kellerman Staci Kellerman Frank Kocian Allen Konkel Kathy Kopshever Joanne Lawhorn Bill Lawless Jeff Lee Diane Loos Tim Loos Bambi Lueker Brooke Lueker Aaron Lunnemann Cathy Malan Gina Malawy Mike Mathis Robert Mathis Mark Maxwell Cary McClurken Jayne Ann McCrary Chuck McElvain Mendy McElvain Chris McKinstry Jana Miller David Moritz Stephanie Rensi stops to think about what strategy she will use next. John Mucha Julie Murphy David Ozburn Cynthia Pabst Toni Peradotto Roger Perkey Kathy Perkins Dana Pierce Kara Porter Doug Pratt Kevin Przygoda Melissa Queen Kim Rains Amanda Ramsey Stephanie Rensi Kyle Ridgeway Shannon Robb Kipp Rule Troy Rushing Rhonda Scholebo Rhonda Schrader Lori Schweizer Erin Shaw Steve Shaw Josh Smith Tammi Smith John Stevens Shawn Stout Larry Tadlock Tim Struck Veronica Taylor Wayne Tedder Ben Thomas Jennifer Thompson Miller Vickers Leslie Voorhees Michelle Weinhold Jeff West Alison Whitson Bobby Wildermuth Chad Wilkin Larry Williams Barbara Woodside Kimbra Woodside Mark Woodside Gina Wright Rick Yeager Freshman guys show great enthusiasm to- ward the Homecoming Parade. “” ABER BL «=. “SERRE ERE Seesaw aah Sh. SERRE?) 8 AeA | Sm tt i “SEER EERERE 2 6k OER “ERR REEERBES © ©). O88 2 Z 2 = S Z o OR Yearbook Staff Creates “Pyramid Changes’”’ Yearbook Staff: Kneeling L to R: Paula Kellerman, Eric Thomas. Standing L to R: Mr. Dan Herbst, Advisor; Kristin Dolling, Tami Whitson, Charla Boling, Mike Strickland, Erin Smith, Paula Przygoda. In tree L to R: Amy Mathenia, Lynne Murphy, Genea Glenzy Advisors and Senior Editors: L to R: Mr. Glen Hamilton, Advisor; Amy Mathenia, Paula Kellerman, Editor- in-chief; Fred Holland, Charla Boling, Eric Thomas, Mr. Dan Herbst, Advisor. Yearbook Photographers: Bottom L to R: Kim Reinhardt, Anna Lynch, Heather Ramsey, Marty Beltz. In tree L to R: Jim Joslin, Susie Mohr. The Pyramid Staff began the year knowing they would be working with a different company, Jostens, to produce the 1986 yearbook. That change was the first of many encoun- tered during the year, so the staff agreed on ‘“Changes”’ to be the theme for the ’86 edition. Other significant changes at school were the addition of an Art teacher to the faculty and an expanded art program, and changes in leadership of the cheerleaders and girls’ basketball team to people who were not full-time teachers. Two new clubs changed the slate of organizations, and a number of new policies were added to regulate school dances. Many changes in the look of Homecoming also occurred, and November brought changes in the school board, including three new members and newly-elected officers, Mary Roe-President and Jim Bauersachs-Secretary. Color pictures for the senior class would return to the yearbook, as in 1984, and a change in the senior trip would mean that class members would attend Senior Night at Six Flags Over Mid-America rather than going to Nashville, Ten- nessee as classes had for many years. By year’s end, two changes in the faculty would be noted, the resignation of 8 ‘2 year science teacher Mr. Ed Birkner, and the retirement from full-time teaching duties of Mr. Glen Hamilton, 37 year teach- er, coach and long-time yearbook sponsor who would continue on a part-time basis for photography classes and yearbook next year. Noteworthy among many students was a change of attitude, led by the class of ’86. Responsibility, scholarship and disci- pline marked many students as indicated by the number of students, well over half of the graduates, planning to pursue further education beyond high school. The Pyramid Staff end- ed the year with changes in staff to continue to mark PCHS Changes. Student Council Members - Front Row (L to R) Kathy Perkins, Candace Wright, Diane Bauersachs, Dawn Lacy, Susie Mohr, Tami Whitson. Second Row: Clinton Bigham, Rusty Emling, Lynne Murphy, Genea Glenzy, Tracy Keene, Anne Williams, Trisha Caupert, Karen Fulk, Kimbra Woodside, Susan Bigham. Back Row: Klint Hawkins, Matt Mason, Eric Thomas, Ralph Loos, Barry Graskewicz, Shay Hagel, Aaron Epplin, Dwayne Epplin, Brian Helvey, David Ozburn, and Gary Duvardo. Major Changes Accompany Homecoming The Student Council elected its five representa- tives from each class and added the club and organization reps to make up the group. At an early meeting, seniors Eric Thomas, Matt Mason, and Ralph Loos were elected officers of the group. The primary responsibility of the group, spon- sored by Mr. Grady, was Homecoming, which meant many decisions to bring about changes in the fall tradition. An emphasis on bringing back alumni and making the weekend a community af- fair led to the idea of making a distinguished alum- nus the grand marshall of the parade. The person to fill this role was Marion Rushing who starred in his Panther playing days and moved all the way up to play professional football. Other important changes moved the Variety Show, queen announcement and bonfire to Friday night. Beautiful weather for the Saturday morning parade, the afternoon football game, a Panther victory over Sparta, and an enthusiastic dance crowd all added to a different sort of Student Council-sponsored Homecoming. Officers: Secretary-Treasurer Ralph Loos, Vice-President Matt Mason, and; President Eric Thomas. Jr. Congress, Back Row (L to R): Julie Dudek, Clinton Bigham, Mike Strickland, Sean McCune, John Marler, Mindy Hagene. 2nd Row: Amy Williams, Katie Kellerman, Kristin Dolling, Cheryl Houghland, Amy Cheek. Front Row: Anne Williams, Jaci Scholebo, Lynne Murphy, Genea Glenzy, Tracy Keene. Jr. Class Congress Makes Prom Plans Prom has to be fun with these people organizing it. “These people are driving me crazy!” TeatiBeer oh (Gh ah awl Congress members discuss ideas. Members of the National Honor Society Academic Leaders Join Honor Society Tim and Pat Keene, Matt Mathis, and Bart Ferrero ride in the NHS decorated car in the NHS Officers: Candace Wright-Student Council Representative, Homecoming parade. Kathy McKown-Vice-Presdent, Staci Starkweather-President, and Tara Keene-Secretary-Treasurer. Members of the PCHS SADD Chapter SADD Makes Video SADD Officers (L to R)- Charla Boling, Secretary; Tracy Kuhnert, Vice President; Maureen Hiller, President; Kim Jenkel, Public Relations Chairman. The members of SADD were hon- ored to have Davis Johnson speak at an all-school assembly on November 14th. Christmas cards were sent to PCHS faculty members as a reminder not to drink and drive. Radio an- nouncements were also made during the holidays as reminders. SADD is in the process of making a video of different aspects of drinking. The tapes would possibly be on the following topics: Learning About Alco- hol, Alcohol’s Physical Nature, and Assisting with Alcohol Related Prob- lems. They would be used in class- rooms, church organizatins, 4-H Clubs, Youth Organizations, etc. They hope to be using the tapes by the fall of 1986. —_— a = Wy, aa at f a7 ae ¥5 2 s xa) Oe eggs ‘81 vew. b a “ ' FHA-HERO Officers: Front (L to R) Janelle Kellerman — Director, Katie Kellerman — Section Contest Winners: Front (L to R) Lauri Rediger, Rhonda Director, Anne Williams — President, Ginger Porter — Director, Jeannette Kellerman Moore, Jeannette Kellerman. Back: Jean Duckworth, Cassie — Section Officer, Lauri Rediger — Section Officer. Back Row: Lisa Hastings — Wolfe, Charlene Greer, Melissa Greer. Secretary, Rusty Emling — Vice-President, Lisa Bruns — Treasurer, and Rhonda Moore Director. Do Your Own Thing Contest Winners: (L to R) Charlene Greer, From State Leadership Conference, Sandy Hutchings, Paula Przygoda, Cheri Toler, and Gina Malawy, Paula Przygoda, Sarah Dickey, Melissa Greer, Valerie Kish are seen with Marie Howard and Dan Lena, ‘‘Hands Off, I’m Special” Amanda Ramsey, Tamara Fred. presenters of self-defense lesson. Cooking Contest Winners: Front (L to R) Karla Brueggemann, Rhonda Schrader, Gina Malawy, Sarah Dickey, Katie Kellerman, Janelle Kellerman. Back Row: Mendy McElvain, Rhonda Moore, Lisa Bruns, Lori Bathon, Jeannette Keller- man, Mary Baudison. FFA Has Many Champions, Award Winners FFA Officers Back Row (L to R) Diane Bauersachs — Vice-President Dee Dee Szarek — Secretary Brian Bender — President Aaron Konkel — Treasurer Front Row - Jeff Rains — Reporter Gaylen Greer — Sentinel Not pictured - Lucile Suchomski — 2nd Vice- President Chad Rushing — 3rd Vice-President Kenny Epplin — Historian Robert Pyatt — Assistant Reporter Mr. Sam Robb — Advisor Top picture - Foundation Award Winners (L to R) Back Row: Lucile Suchomski, Diane Bauersachs, Tina Morgenthaler, Dee Dee Szarek Front Row: Gaylen Greer, Shon Mcintyre, Jeff Rains, Aaron Konkel, and Brian Bender. Above Left - Activity Points Winners: Lucile Suchomski-Senior, Robert Pyatt-Sophomore, Aaron Konkel-Junior, Frank Kocian-Freshman. Above Right - Star Farmer Award Winner — Diane Bauersachs. Star Agri-Business Award Winner — Aaron Konkel. Left - Mr. Sam Robb, FFA Advisor with State FFA Vice-President Tami Craig and Section 24 and Pinckneyville Chapter President Brian Bender. FFA State Vice-President Tami Craig discusses the TEAM concept of setting and achieving goals at an evening meeting early in the school year. (Above Left) Soil Judging Team- Top: Jason Jenkel, Gaylen Greer, Brian Bender, Aaron Konkel. Bottom: Kenny Epplin, Dee Dee Szarek, Tracy Kuhnert. (Above Right) Parliamentary Procedure Team - Michelle Jenkel, Jeff Rains, Jason Jenkel, Diane Bauersachs, Brian Bender. (Right) The class of 1989 brought these ten newcomers to the chapter; they display their green hands, symbolic of their status in the organization. Le i = Hy Sse ee er Phe Bats | } wD The winners in the Kubota Tractor sponsored 12-mile endurance run against a programmed-speed tractor and three other teams. (L to R) Aaron Konkel, Matt Mason, Dwayne Epplin, Eric Dunn, and Brian Bender. Happy sextet looks forward to the start of chorus. Chorus members’ attachments to one another make it hard to leave fifth hour. Marching Panthers- Front Row (L to R): Amy Welch, Katie Kellerman, Kim Shotton, Joni Graham, Danielle Epplin, Maureen Hiller, Anne Willians, Lisa Houghland, Betsy Mucha, Chris Perkey, Lynne Murphy, Kristin Dolling. Second Row: Jamie Grafton, Stephanie Shirk, Bridget Hiller, Erin Smith, Tara K eene, Dawn Lacy, Susan Mohr, Amy Bigham, Kara Porter, Bambi Lueker, Cassie Wolfe, Tracy Keene. Third Row: Shari DeFord, Rena Kocian, Amanda Modlin, Stacy Heine, Susan Bigham, Sarah Dickey, Tammy Jones, Kim Jenkel, Karen Fulk, Kim Damron, Charla Boling, Bianca Mohr, Amy Martin, Candy Wright, Lee Anne Haley, Monica Hottes. Fourth Row: Lori Griffin, Julie Bigham, Lori Schweizer, Cathy Malan, Brooke Lueker, Edie Toler, Heather Ramsey, Tricia Caupert, Kelly Buman, Kathy Perkins, Erin Shaw, Michelle Jenkel, Chris Grimm, Jim McCrary. Fifth Row: Robbie Holder, Daron Fox, Stephanie Rensi, Kirk Surry, Heidi Rackley, Heath Rackley, Bryan Helvey, Jeff Keller, Shon McIntyre, Dale Thompson, Ben Thomas, Tom Schweizer, Rich Williams, Chris Compeau, Jeff West, Roger Perkey, Matt Wright, Cory McClurken. Sixth Row: Staci Kellerman, Leslie Voorhees, Kimbra Woodside, Steve Shaw, David Ozburn, David Roe, John Mucha, Amy Williams, Gina Malawy, Kathy McKown, Fred Holland, Bob Marlow. Seventh Row: Lynn Ozburn, Janice Kroll, Lisa Heisner, Samantha Higgerson, Tracy Hinds, Jada Batson, Rhonda Holt, Lori Weatherford, Anna Lynch, Karen Lloyd, Ann Rednour, Leslie Lambert, Toni Peradotto, Leanna Clark, Natalie Malan, Mary Baudison, Jean Duckworth, DeAnn Beaty, Julie Korte, Lisa Fleming, Lisa Homan, Jennifer Korte, Mr. Cannedy. Marching Panthers .. . The Marching Panthers started off their year in July with the V.P. Fair in St. Louis, Missouri. There were 440,000 spectators along the parade route, and four St. Louis TV stations covered the parade. In place of the Mt. Vernon Parade, the Band participated in the Chester Parade. The temperature was extremely warm, and the Band had to make a trip to the hospital to pick up those who had suffered from heat stroke during the parade. Fourth place was earned at the Murphysboro Apple Festival Parade, and second place at West Frankfort Parade. The Panthers re- ceived a third place for the West Frankfort field show. The highlight of the marching season occurred at Shelbyville, IL., where a first place was earned in field show competi- tion. The Band also performed at home football games, in the Homecoming Parade, and in the annual Mardi Gras Parade. This year’s Christmas Concert was given on a weekday afternoon at the Jr. High, and the Winter Concert, shared with the Jr. High, was also held there. In December, the Pep Band performed at the Tip-Off Classic in Carbondale. A majority of the Band members participated in Solo and Ensemble Contest at Sesser. There were 13 firsts and 7 seconds. Pinckneyville hosted the Tri-City Festival on March 18. The three cities involved were Chester, Pinck- neyville, and Sparta. Concert Band members prepared the songs to be taken to Organizational Contest in April. The Marching Panthers earned money all year to make the trip to Florida in June. The trip will consist of a parade at Disneyworld, a concert at a high school in Orlando, an evening at Wet-N-Wild, and a day at Epcot Center. The Band had to send in a tape and several references in order to be selected to play at Disneyworld. - 7 a x Band Officers (L to R)- Kathy McKown, Secretary; Rich Williams, President, Shari DeFord, Treasurer; Amy Williams, Vice President. ; Mr. Cannedy’s got the ‘Lunch A Blues.” Anxiously Await .. . Basketball Players “‘swish”” to the PCHS Pep Band’s version of ‘Sweet Georgia Brown.” Marching Panthers brighten the Homecoming Parade with their performance. Drum Majorettes (L to R)- Maureen Hiller and Anne Williams Florida Trip!!! Mr. Cannedy often helps the Pep Band by using his Amy Williams concentrates on the music while David Ozburn awaits his trumpet playing ability. next entrance. ARGH! Ne mia aN rises r PALS saat ING K NE) LE, YL 7 VILL Lynne Murphy intently watches the rifles go through their routine as she holds up her end of the banner Eighth grade Cheerleaders from Pinckneyville schools join the PCHS Poms for a routine at a basketball game. John Marler and Bob Marlow devote their full attention to playing Poms wait for the music that will begin their half-time show for the their drums. evening. The Poms perform during the sunny Saturday Homecom- , Parade. David Roe and Shon McIntyre concentrate on their music, but Leslie Voor- nee hees seems to be directing her attention on something else. French Club Enters Parade, Variety Show; Members of the French Club Shows Style, Spirit In “Madness” T-Shirts 1. On the annual St. Louis trip, members visited the Art Museum among attractions like the newly-reopened Union Station. 2. Homecoming parade entry from the French Club helped show their school spirit as did their sale of March Madness T-Shirts at the end of basketball season 3. Officers (L to R) President Fred Holland, Student Council Rep. Susie Mohr. Activities Chairman John Marler, Sec- Treas. Candy Wright, and Vice-President Paul Hill. 4. A “‘stageful” of Duck Dancers entertained the Homecoming Variety Show crowd. Spanish Club-Front Row, L-R: Paula Kellerman, Tami Whitson, Kirk Surry, Phyllis Kellerman, Jan elle Kellerman. 2nd Row: Diane Bauersachs, Lori Henseler, Shelly Fisher, Staci Starkweather, Lynn , Elaine Dailey-Sponsor. 3rd Row: Tracy . Lucille Suchomski, Kim Reinhardt, Vickie awy, Cassie Wolfe, Laura Gooden, Stephanie Chapman, 4th Row: Donna Giacomo, Amy Bruns, ‘athy Kopshever, Diane Loos, Rhonda Sholebo, -ori Bathon, Paula Przygoda, Cheri Toler, Heidi ackley, Laura Burnett. 5th Row: J.P. Kelly, Jason enkel, Lynn Bratten, Julie Bigham, Stacy Heine, udy Finney, Rhonda Holt, Alison Whitson, Leslie oorhees, Kimbra Woodside, Julie Murphy, Charla oling. 6th Row: Mitch Petty, Millie Smith, Lisa eisner, Tricia Kelly, Brian Hagene, John Mucha, ason Carson, Missy Loos, Eric Thomas, Jeff West, ‘tin Shaw, Sarah Dickey. 7th Row: Mike Maxwell, bhay Hagel, Robbie Mathis, Mark Maxwell, Kent -pplin, David Ozburn, David Baker, Klint Hawkins, Philip Baker, Valerie Kish, Janice Kroll, Rhonda ickett, Jean Duckworth. 8th Row: Michelle Wein- old, Doug Pratt, David Moritz, John Hartman, ammy Napier, Genea Glenzy, Tracy Keene. Jaci tholebo, Amy Martin, Joni Grahmn, Kim Shotten, atalie Malan, Lisa Lawhorn, Debbie Ross, Last tow: Keir Bryan, Nate Chapman, Philip Kellerman, ric Campbell, Greg Morgenthaler . Who says three years of Spanish isn’t bad for your health? 3. Spanish members “Dancing In The Streets” at Mardi Gras. Officers-L-R, Kirk Surry-Historian, Paula Kellerman- Vice-President, Phyllis Kellerman-Activities Chairman, Genea Glenzy-Student Council Rep., Tami Whitson-President, Janelle Kellerman-Secretary Treasurer, Elaine Dailey- Sponsor Opposite Page 1. A happy bunch of Spanish carpenters. 2. Spanish wins first with float. OLE! 3. Leslie Voorhees and Kent Epplin learn a new dance. 4. Mrs. Dailey gets a helping hand with “un burrito muy grande” 5. David Ozburn and Brooke Lueker are the 3rd place finishers in Homecoming Variety Show. Spanish Club Winners During Homecoming Flea Market. Even though their competition was right around the corner the stand had the usual amount of business. Perhaps the credit goes to the eight members who danced ‘‘La Raspa’”’ in the street to draw customers, The club went to the St. Louis Art Museum, where they had a scavenger hunt. Afterwards, they went on to Union Station where they spent the remainder of the afternoon. In February they sold carnations and roses that were delivered on Valentine’s Day. Fifteen Spanish 3 and 4 students, along with the French, held a chili supper before the final boys’ basketball home game, in or- der to raise money for their trip to Chicago in April. On March 21st the club entered two dance acts in the Heart Fund Variety Show. The club’s their spring activities included a trip to SIU-Carbondale for Foreign Lan- guage Day and a picnic. The Spanish Club started a new project this: fall; they are sponsoring Jose Carman Navarra Sanchez, a twelve year old boy, who lives in Mexico. Each member was asked to give money each month so that the club could make the payment. The first part of October was spent work- ing on an idea for their Homecoming float. This float, complete with a bulldog and bur- rito, won first in the organization category. Freshman members Brooke Lueker and Da- vid Ozburn sang ““Suddenly”’ to give the club third place in the Variety Show. The latter part of October was spent mak- ing preparations for their taco stand at the 1. Club members take a break after visiting the St. Louis Art Museum 2. Mary Baudison and Mindy Hagene keep their eyes on the desserts at the chili supper. 3. Chicago group takes a break on the steps of the Museum of Science and Industry. 4. Hectic Spa nish room during the preparations for carna- tion delivery. 5. Chicago Tour Group: First Row (L to R), Anna Lynch, Tammy Kujawa, Tammy Napier, Kelly Hawkins, Genea Glenzy, Tara Keene, Shelly Fisher, Back Row, Mrs. Carole Black-Sponsor, Mary Baudison, Mindy Hagene, Judy Buschschulte, Robin Brock, Carman Jausel, Kirk Surry, Eric Thomas, Tracy Keene, Tami Whitson, Phyllis Keller- man, Mrs. Elaine Dailey-Sponsor. Foreign —— Honors Top Students at eae fi wr wrk� PS On Sh oa ae ? Spanish Front: Tami Whitson, Paula Kellerman, Lori Henseler, Charla Boling, Shelly Fisher, Natalie Malan, Janelle Kellerman, Staci Starkweather, Phyllis Kellerman. Back: Lisa Lawhorn, Paula Przygoda, Cassie Wolfe, Eric Thomas, Philip Kellerman, Aaron Epplin, Kirk Surry, Tracy Keene, Genea French Front: Paula Lambert, Glenn Hensler, Candace Wright, Chris Grimm, Dan Grafton, Kim Damron, Kristin Dolling, Tara Keene. Middle: Kathy McKown, David Roe, Mike Strickland, Trisha Caupert, Amy Mathenia, Elizabeth Eddy, Paula Urbanek. Back: Mary Baudison, Lynne Murphy, Melinda Hagene, Blake Lindner, Bart Ferrero, Sandy Hutchings, Melody Singer. VICA Places Two In RLC Welding Contest Members of VICA - Vocational Industrial Clubs of America VICA Officers - Back Row (L to R) Jeff Owen — Secretary, Chuck Tripp — Vice- President, Mike McDonnough — President, Scott Degenhardt — Treasurer, Mike Lee — Reporter. Front Row: Troy Pabst — Chaplain, Todd Farthing — Parliamentarian, Tim McDonnough — Historian, and Gary Duvardo — Student Council Representative. Scott Martin, first place winner in the Rend Lake College welding contest, and John Degenhardt, fourth place winner. “S “as Some of the club’s officers gather at the podium before the banquet to check on last minute details. . —_ Mr. Lambert (left) expresses his appreciation to all club members and introduces Mrs. Hatch and the Catering Unlimited group who catered the VICA Banquet (above). Science Club Enjoys Active Year Science Club Officers (L to R) Kelly Hawkins — President, Pauta Lambert - Vice-President, Lynn Ozburn - Secretary-Treasurer, and Sponsor — Mr. Ed Birkner. = WwW) WY) pa | hed oped LL) WY) 09) ohana 4°) a dv - dv Oo oles = O QO, dv ae Black Masque started the year off by electing Freddie Holland, Anne Williams, Amy Williams as officers. ‘‘In 25 Words or Death’’ was the title of the play which Black Masque presented this year. It ran three nights in February with great success. Starring Natalie Malan, Amy Martin, Anne Wil- liams, Katie Kellerman, John Marler, Freddie Hol- land, Jeanette Feltmeyer, Amy Williams, Paul Hill, Tracy Keene, Mike Strickland, Chris Compeau, Lisa Houghland, Tammy Kujawa, Sean McCune, Matt Mathis, Brian Bender, and Shannon Robb, the play received many compliments from its audi- ence. The sponsor and director of Black Masque and its productions is Mr. Brunty. OFFICERS: Amy Williams, Secretary; Freddie Holland, President; Anne Williams, Vice-President Black Masque Presents Play Members of Black Masque Pictured Left: Library Staff- Front Row (L to R): Amy Cheek, Ginger Porter, Tammy Kujawa, Second Row: Rhonda Scho- lebo, Lori Bathon, Kim Reinhardt. Top: David Burris. Bottom of Page: Nurse’s Aides-(L to R): Paula Lambert, Bar- bara Woodside, Julie Ruppert, Mary Adcock, Jodi McDon- nough, Cheri Pabst, Terri Arnold. Below: Other workers-(L to R): Pam Hurley, Tamara Fred, Marty Beltz, Lori Weatherford, Mike Chapman, Cheryl Houghland, Kyle Heisner, Lisa Fleming. Math Club Has Successful First Year This was the first year for P.C.H.S. to have Math Club. Members were quick to join and elect officers to lead them through their starting year. The purpose of this club is to help students have a better knowledge and understanding of mathemat- ics and also to let them expand and use their knowledge in area mathematic contests. The spon- sor, Mrs. Ozburn, held the meetings and joined in on all of the activities. It was a fine year for our newest club. Officers: (center) Lynn Ozburn, President; (L to R) Tara Keene, Vice- Pres.; Genea Glenzy, Secretary; Kristin Dolling, Treasurer; Lynne Mur- phy, Committe Chairman. “, Ys@Z7 |= re peas eS Members of the newly-formed Math Club. as as x Catering Unlimited (Front) Mrs. Hatch, Sponsor; Diane Bauersachs, Danielle Epplin, Leslie Lambert, Mary Woodside, Beth Black, and Debbie Schwarz. (Back) Cory McClurken, Rusty Emling, John Batson, Fred Holland, and Jeff Rains. Catering Unlimited Joins Organizations The Catering Unlimited crew never turned their back on any reasonable order. (Right) This delicious Panther cake was the prize for a Catering Unlimited drawing. Arising from Mrs. Hatch’s Food Service and Advanced Food Service classes, advancing beyond the confines of the Home Ec room, and answering the growls of hungry tummies and the cries of parched palates everywhere, Catering Unlimited joined PCHS’ slate of organiza- tions and “‘served’’ the school and community their assortment of delectable delights. Offering a “‘smorgasbord”’ of items from brownies, cookies, cakes and candies through various sandwiches, meat, cheese and relish trays to multi-course meals, Catering Unlimited lived up to its name for a variety of school and community clubs and functions, filing individual, small and large group orders. Holidays and celebrations brought out the best and most creative aspects of the group with such items as ghost cakes for Halloween, chocolate roses for Valen- tine’s Day, shamrock treats for Saint Patrick’s Day, personalized chocolate eggs and bunny rabbits for Easter, Mardi Gras’ longest sandwich of various meats and cheeses, and cookbooks containing many of the group’s favorite dishes at Christmastime. NE HS mee € me SSR eae SPORTS Fall Sports GIRLS.CROSS.COUNTRY 2.2 a W 5th Benton Cc M ass Meet Varsity. Wrestling Girls J.V.. Basketball Chester Murphysboro Herrin Sparta Harrisburg Shawnee Town J.V. Wrestling Tamaroa Nashville DuQuoin Anna-donesboro Woodlawn Anna-Jonesboro PCHS Fairfield 17 Belleville: Althoff Murphysboro Bentor Carterville Carmi Harrisburg Hillsboro Mt, Vernon McLeansboro 39 Carterville f Jonesboro Tamaroa 43 Anna-Jonesboro y Fairfield 2 Nashville DuQuoin Anna-Jdonesboro Sparta Murphysboro Tournaments Lawrence County Anna-Jonesboro Litchfield Iny 4th place Carterville Inv Anna Regional Vandalia Iny. Sect 4 Qualifiers 3rd place Boys Varsity Basketball Winter Sports Eldorado Madison Chester Benton Sparta Cairo DuQuoin Carlyle Murphysboro Herrin Nashville Sparta Anna-Jonesboro Girls Varsity Basketball PCHS 49 Chester Boys J.V. Basketball 54 Murohysboro PCHS 18 Herrin 53 30 Sparta ‘ 76 48 Tamaroa 3E 73 34 Nashville 3. 50 40 Chester 75 32 DuQuoin ‘ 65 poy Anna-Jonesboro a 68 31 Sandoval 80 47 Waltonville 55 45 Salem x x 49 Woodlawn te 77 McLeansboro . 88 Tamaroa 2s 1h Nashville 45 DuQuoin 71 Anna-Jonesboro 64 Sparta 73 Murphysboro Tamaroa Eldorado Madison Chester Chester Benton Sparta DuQuoin Anna-Jonesboro Murphysboro Nashville DuQuoin Carlyle Carbondale Tournament Murphysboro Carterville Staunton DuQuoin Benton Tournament McLeansboro Olney Okawville Murphysboro é Cairo Herrin Nashville Sparta Anna-Jonesboro Chester Anna-Jonesboro Nashville Benton DuQuoin Sparta Regional Sparta Chester Nashville Sectional Carlyle DuQuoin Sophomore Basketball Freshman Basketball 40 DuQuoin DuQuoin 68 51 McLeansboro Sparta 40 74 Chester DuQuoin Carlyle Sparta E Chester Benton Murphysboro Chester Benton Z-R DuQuoin McLeansboro Okawville Murphysboro Carlyle Herrin Murphysboro Soph Tournament Carterville Murphysboro Benton DuQuoin Nashville Benton Sparta Murphysboro Chester Benton Zeigler-Royalton 72 58 69 46 50 54 57 35 40 33 63 29 82 55 39 42 Okawville Carlyle Nashville A” Nashville ‘B”’ Chester Murphysboro Carlyle Herrin Ze DuQuoin Nashvi Chester Steeleville Murphysboro Anna-Jonesboro DuQuoin I will Chester Steeleville Murphysboro Anna-Jonesboro DuQuoin Steelevill Marissa Sparta Panther. Invitational Okawville Benton Trico Class A Regiona DuQuoin Woodlawn 12-9 Nashville Benton Conference Meet-Anna Meet-Red Bud pring Sports Boys’ Track Benton Indoor Nashville Sparta Panther Invitational Panther Relays Benton Relays (F-S) Benton Invitational Benton Relays Salem Invitational McLeansboro Invitational Murphysboro Invitational Panther Invitational (F-S) F-S Conference Conference DuQuoin Classic Christopher 1+1 Panther Invitational (F) Sectional Meet of Champions State Varsity Football Team- (L-R) Front row: Rich Emling, Rich Williams, Phillip Baker, Philip Kellerman, Sean Lukes, Greg Morgenthaler, Ralph Loos, Matt Mason, Eric Campbell, Darin Webb, Mike Isaacs, Steve Thomas. Second row: Mike Walker, Nathan Homan, Brett Silbe, Ken Pierce, Shon Mcintyre, Mike Strickland, Tim Sprenger, Jeff Keller, Jeff Ogilvie, Jim McCrary, Kyle Heisner, Dale Thompson. Third row: Rusty Emling, Steve Napier, Scott Martin, Paul Hill, John Batson, Gene Opp, Mike Lee, John Hartman, Scott Jenkel, Eric Thomas, Mike Heiman. Back row: Assistant coach Wes Choate, Manager Tim Keene, Manager Klint Hawkins, Manager Pat Keene, Manager Brian Helvey, Head Coach Gary Glenzy. Assistant coach Roger Minton Panthers Claw Their Way To 5-4 Football Managers-(L-R): Tim Keene, Pat Keene, Klint Hawkins, Brian Helvey. Football Coaches-(L-R) Front row: Gary Glenzy, Wes Choate, Roger Min- ton. Back row: Tom Mcintyre, Dean Brewer. 1. Steve Thomas barks out the signals against Sparta’s Bulldogs. 2. Sean Lukes high steps past Sparta for six points. 3. Darin Webb and Matt Mason get instructions from Coach Minton. 4. Panthers bust onto the field for the Homecoming game 5. Sidelines watch as Panthers roll over Herrin. Ginger Porter enjoys her Homecoming ride with Matt Mason and Rusty Emling, MVP Mike Strickland looks for some running room. The starting lineup is introduced for the Homecoming game. Eric Thomas (60) and Paul Hill (32) ready to demolish the Sparta quarterback. Sophomore Football Team - (L to R) Front Row: Louie Stroehlein, Matt Flowers, Danny Harriss, Chad Walton, Will Pyatt, Brent Weatherford, Tom Schweizer, Keith Simpson, Jeff Davis. Second Row: Dave Ferguson, Tom Franks, Dave Baker, Kyle McKown, Brett Isaacs, Lon Lindner, Joe Rock, Robert Pyatt, Brad Hawkins. Top Row: J.P. Kelly, Shay Hagel, Sean Starkweather, Blake Murphy, David Roe, Aaron Hawk, Coach Wes Choate. Underclassmen Gain Needed Experience Freshman Football Team - Front Row: Steve Shaw, Daren Fox, Kipp Rule, Chuck McElvain, John Mucha, Ray Keller, David Moritz, Dennis Eggemeyer, Jeff Lee, Larry Williams. Second Row: Roger Perkey, Dean Brand, Josh Smith, Sean Stout, Allen Konkel, John Stevens, Mark Maxwell, Bill Lawless, Mike Mathis, David Ozburn. Top Row: Head Coach Dean Brewer, Troy Rushing, Lonnie Hinds, James Neville, Miller Vickers, Bobby Hutchings, Aaron Kellerman, Brian Helvey-Mgr., and Assistant Coach Tom McIntyre. Cross Country Paces To A Good Year ie DS ART en � t Cross Country Team (L to R) Front Row: Staci Starkweather, Carman Jausel, Maureen Hiller, Bridget Hiller, Chris Perkey. Second Row: Robbie Mathis, Kent Thomas, Brian Hagene, Clinton Bigham, Jeff Foutch, Joel Louis, Glen Nehrkorn, Aaron Konkel, Chad Wilkin, Jason Woodside. Back Row: Ken Epplin, Ross Guthrie, Kent Epplin, Wayne Tedder, Mitch Petty, Eric Dunn, Aaron Robinson, Coach Dick Corn, Jim Bauersachs, Bart Epplin, Barry Graskewicz, Aaron Epplin, Blake Lindner, Kevin Bird, and Dwayne Epplin. Tired runners look forward to crossing the finish | Runners receive instructions prior to the start of Cross Country MVP’s Jason Woodside and the race. Staci Starkweather. Front: Jim Joslin, Keith Dunn, Nathan Chapman, Glen Hoeinghaus, Barry Craig, Cory Hepp; Back: Jeff Keller, David Zeidler, Keir Bryan, Dan Grafton, Gary Duvardo, Aaron Carter, Coach Greg Hale. Golfers Putt To A 22-3 Record Barry Craig voted MVP. Gary Duvardo shows a winning smile! The golf team had a very suc- cessful season with a 22-3 record. Showing much skill, the Panther golfers won their Regional at Car- terville. Barry Craig and Gary Du- vardo were chosen to the All-South Team and attended the State Tour- nament at Chillicothe. Varsity Volleyball - Back Row (L to R) Head Coach Linda Rudolph, Tracy Kuhnert, Jennifer Thompson, Mindy Hagene, Karla Denman, Tammy Napier, Janet Brand, Asst. Coach Dan Herbst. Front Row: Mgr. Michelle Jenkel, Darla Gill, Missy Loos, Millie Smith, Angie Spencer, and Mar. Kim Jenkel. Varsity Finishes Second In Conference The Varsity Volleyball team had an up and down year. Packing the early season with home matches and enjoying a vocal following of fans, Coach Linda Rudolph’s Lady Panthers did well, particularly against conference foes, in amass- ing their 9-3 second place record, their only losses coming to undefeated conference champ Nashville twice and to Anna-Jonesboro late in the season. Many non-conference matches played on the road in the late season turned the year around, bringing the Varsity’s final record down to 11 wins and 13 losses. The Junior Varsity, under first year coach Dan Herbst, finished 13 and 4. Highlights of the successful season included victories in hard- fought, three-game matches against Nashville and against Steeleville in the season finale, both victories avenging losses from earlier in the season. Following the season, the coaches hosted a pizza party at which award winners were an- nounced. These were: Varsity MVP — Angie Spencer, Best Offensive — Karla Denman, Best Defensive — Darla Gill, Most Improved — Janelle Kellerman, and JV MVP — Mindy Hagene. Missy Loos goes to her knees to set the ball for Karla Denman as Jennifer Thompson looks on. MVP Angie Spencer tips the ball at the net against Sparta as Karla Denman and Jennifer Thompson move into coverage. Opposite Page: All-conference setter Missy Loos hustles to set ball for Tammy Napier, Janet Brand, or Jennifer Thompson. Karla Denman bumps the first ball as Janet Brand moves to help her lhe wet eee iat p a J.V. - Back Row (L to R ): Varsity Coach Linda Rudolph, Kimbra Woodside, Alison Whitson, Leslie Voorhees, Mindy Hagene, Lisa Bruns, Tammy Napier, Paula Przygoda, Darla Gill, Tracy Kuhnert, Amy Kellerman, J.V. Coach Dan Herbst. Front Row: Mar. Michelle Jenkel, Rhonda Scholebo, Debbie Hubler, Nancy Spencer, Janelle Kellerman, Jeannette Kellerman, Millie Smith, Mgr. Kim Jenkel. JV Gets New Coach, Winds Up 13-4 Jennifer Thompson and Missy Loos are ready to return serve. Janet Brand spikes ball over Steeleville blockers. Lady Panther Basketball Has New Leader Varsity Team - Front Row (L to R): Kyle McKown-manager, Barry Kellerman-Head Coach, Dan Herbst-Asst. Coach, Kim Jenkel-manager. Back Row: Staci Starkweather, Maureen Hiller, Tracy Kuhnert, Kimbra Woodside, Brooke Leuker, Karla Denman, Mindy Hagene, Renee Shirk, Jennifer Thompson, Alison Whitson, Elizabeth Eddy JV Team - Front Row (L to R): Kim Jenkel-manger, Karen Fulk, Elizabeth Eddy, Kathy Perkins, Andrea Dunn, Kimbra Woodside, Alison Whitson, Back Row: Barry Kellerman-Coach, Michelle Weinhold, Jenifer Korte, Lori Sweitzer, Brooke Leuker, Jennifer Thompson, Leslie Voorhees, Dan Herbst-Asst. Coach. Mr. Barry Kellerman took over the coaching position for the Lady Panthers which was formerly held by Mrs. Neva Corn. The varsity team had a slow start winning only two of their first eight games. They did, however, fire up in time for the Woodlawn Tournament. The Panthers beat Salem to win the consolation championship. Their sea- son’s comeback was strong as they were victorious over two teams that had beaten them earlier in the year. After winning their last two regular season games, the Panthers were ready to play in the Regional, only to have the Tamaroa Indians beat them by six points in double overtime. They fin- ished the year with a 8-13 record. The J.V. team, composed of nine freshmen and three sophomores worked together to win their first three games. Despite their lack of high school basketball experience, the team did quite well. They ended their season with 8 wins and 9 losses. Lady Panthers Consolation Champs At Woodlawn . They’re so happy they can’t even stand up straight. . Senior starters Staci Starkweather and Karla Denman show off the trophy. . Varsity Panthers move to the open. . It's hard to believe that these smiling girls can play a mean game of basketball. . Waiting for the starting Lady Panthers 2. Alison Whitson brings the ball down to start the offense. 3. Lady Panthers hustle down the court on a fast break. Let's Go Panthers! Tough J.V. defense leaves Murphysboro with no where to go. | BESRSOCooND! Varsity Basketball (Front) Klint Hawkins Mgr., Bart Ferrero Mgr., Greg Morgenthaler, Barry Craig, Ross Guthrie, Darin Webb, Matt Jason, Steve Thomas, Eric Dunn Mgr. (Second Row) Asst. Coach Wes Choate, Asst. Coach Gary Glenzy, Barry Graskewicz, Shay Hagel, Aaron Epplin, Kyle Heisner, Blake Lindner, Kevin Bird, Nathan Homan, Head Coach Dick Corn, Asst. Coach Greg Hale. (Back) Danny Harriss, John Batson, Jason Carson, Dwayne Epplin, and Chad Rushing. Nine Seniors Lead 25-5 Squad The Varsity Panthers, led by nine seniors, enjoyed a successful season with many highlights, including a final record of 25-5. The Panthers’ season opener saw: them victorious over Eldorado. Of note was the fact that it was Coach Dick Corn’s 200th career victory as Panther head coach. Many more victories would be added before season’s end. Three conference foes and perennial state “‘toughies”’ Madison, Benton, and Cairo all fell in the early season before the first loss to non-conference Carlyle. The holi- day tourney at Carbondale was next, where the Pan- thers rolled into the Class A final before being defeated in triple overtime by DuQuoin. January saw the Panthers add four more wins in conference play and one non-conference loss to Herrin, then repeating that 4-1 record in the Benton tournament for a second place finish. February brought the final five victories in the Southwestern Egyptian Conference and the completion of an undefeated conference record at 12-0. The Panthers were winners of the Sparta Regional in post-season play, the tenth such championship for Coach Corn in his eleven years as head coach. The next stop was the Nashville Sectional where the Panthers avenged the early loss to Carlyle with a semi-final victory before closing out the season, losing to DuQuoin in the finals of the Sectional Tournament. Steve Thomas shows fine shooting form as he eyes the basket. or te Jason Car son goes high to control opening tip in the A-J game. ——: | oe Yk Pp Wiz 4 mr . } i 1.2.4. Senior Panther players, managers, cheerleaders, mascot, and their parents are recognized before the final home game. 3. Jason Carson “skies” for high-percentage shot. 5. Chad Rushing beats the defense with his baseline pass to Matt Mason in the season opener. + P ae) ‘Se Dwayne Epplin leaps out of the crowd for a lay-up in the holiday tournament. Panthers’ Magic Circle begins warm-up before taking on Carlyle. Coach Corn’s 10th Regional Championship “‘We’re Number One!” in the Sparta Regional. Sophomore Barry Graskewicz shoots for t points in Sectional finals. 1985-86 Junior Varsity Basketball Team- L-R, Front Row: Barry Craig, Shay Hagel, Greg Morgenthaler, and Nathan Homan. Back Row: Coach Gary Glenzy, Kevin Bird, Blake Lindner, Danny Harriss, Aaron Epplin, and Barry Graskewicz. 16-1 JV’s Capture Conference Title The Junior Varsity Panthers ended their season with an impressive record of 16-1. The only loss they suffered came from Benton with a final score of 50-60. They grasped the SWEC title with a win over DuQuoin, 73-57. The Sophomore team took a hard loss in the championship game of the Mur- physboro Tournament to acquire sec- ond place. They ended their season with an excellent record of 14 wins and 4 losses. At the beginning of their season, the Freshman team defeated DuQuoin, Nashville, and Sparta to win the Panther Round Robin Tourna- ment. They ended on a winning note with a 12-10 record. Danny Harriss on a break-away layup. dason Woodside goes in for a shot during the intersquad game. Sophs End With Impressive 14-4 Record 1985-86 Sophomore Basketball Team- L-R, Front Row: David Roe, Jason Woodside, Brett Isaacs, Kent Thomas, Nathan Chapman, and Mitchell Petty. Back Row: Coach Wes Choate, Billy Tisdell, J.P. Kelly, Danny Harriss, Kevin Bird, Aaron Epplin, and Jimmy Baue 1985-86 Freshmen Basketball Team- L-R, Front Row: Bobby Wildermuth, Brian Hagene, Chad Wilkin, Doug Pratt, Steve Shaw, and Dawin Jausel. Back Row: Kent Epplin, Roger Perky, Aaron Kellerman, Troy Rushing, Wayne Tedder, David Harriss, and Coach Greg Hale J.V. SQUAD: (1st row) Rhonda Schrader, Lori Griffin; (2nd row) Kathy Kopshever, Diane Loos, Amy Bruns, Cindy Fisher. de. 1 a 2 Wrestling Team - Front row (L-R): Lisa Houghland-Towel Girl, Anna Lynch-Scorekeeper, Karan Loyd-Timer. Second row: Heath Chapman, Clinton Bigham, Robert Pyatt, Robbie Mathis, Caby Hepp, Lon Linder. Third row: Shon McIntyre, Ray Keller, Mark Maxwell, Bobby Hutchings, Josh Smith, Eric Campbell. Back row: John Stevens, Brad Hawkins, Will Pyatt, Head Coach Roger Minton, Rusty Emling, Chad Walton, Scott Martin. Four Wrestlers Advance To Sectional The Wrestling Teams’s season ended with a 5-10 record. This is a “change” from previous records. Throughout the year the team participated in various tournaments-at Lawrenceville, Litchfield, Carterville- and placed several high qualifiers. Seniors Scott Mar- tin at 22-7 and Rusty Emling at 16-8 ended their wrestling years at P.C.H.S. with impressive records. The team advanced four qualifiers to the Sectional, who were Caby Hepp at 98, Clinton Bigham at 105, Scott Martin at 185, and Rusty Emling at HWT. The referee signals a Panther wrestler the victor A ee EN Mark Maxwell closes in on a pin. Eric Campbell struggles to get off the bottom Scott Martin comes off the mat after tiring match Lonnie Linder on the move. Rusty Emling goes after Brent Jung of A-J. John Stevens (It. uniform) in a difficult position GIRLS’ TRACK TEAM- Standing (Left to Right): Lori Weatherford, Donna Giacomo. Ist Row in tree: Tracy Kuhnert, Tami Patterson, Chris McKinstry. 2nd Row: Carman Jausel, Kelly Bumann, Melody Singer. Not pictured - Miss Linda Rudolph, Coach. Girls’ Track Sets Two School Records (Left) 1. Carman Jausel displays an exhausted look after her race. (Above) 2. Tracy Kuhnert makes a successful hand-off to Melody Singer in the 1600 meter relay. Kelly Bumann takes the lead for the Panthers. Lori Weatherford, Tami Patterson, Kelly Bumann, and Tracy Kuh- nert show their enthusiasm for their track team. Neots Tami Patterson displays her winning long jump form. Chris McKinstry and Donna Giacomo pull ahead on the last lap of their race. Boys’ Track Shows Improved Performances Boys’ Track Team - Front Row (L to R) Josh Smith, Nate Chapman, Jeff Keller, Kent Epplin, Steve Shaw, Troy Rushing, Keith Simpson, Glen Nehrkorn, Lon Lindner, Mike Strickland, Tim Sprenger, David Ozburn. Second Row: Rusty Emling, Lance Jones, Nathan Homan, David Roe, Shay Hagel, Phil Baker, Kenny Pierce, Chad Rushing, Jason Woodside, Dale Thompson, Chad Walton, Richie Emling, Barry Graskewicz. Back Row: Kevin Bird, John Batson, Jason Carson, Ross Guthrie, Sean Lukes, and Blake Lindner. Not pictured: Coaches Dick Corn and Roger Minton. The 1986 boys’ Track Team boasted its best season in seven years. In one outstanding performance a junior, Na- than Homan, broke the 1947 high jump record of 6’3” held by Panther Hall of Famer, Jim McCurdy, with a leap of 64” at the Murphysboro Invitational Meet. Another junior, Lance Jones, displayed his expertise in the discus and shot put and was the only member of the team to qualify for the State Track Meet held in Charleston. The team picked Eric Dunn, a senior, as the MVP for his great efforts in the 800M, 1600M relay and 3200M relay runs. Dunn finished second at conference in the 800M and was on the second place 1600M relay team, consisting of Dale Thompson, Chad Rushing, Ross Guthrie and Dunn. In fact, another highlight of this year’s team was the 1600M relay quartet which pulled off a come from behind win at the Murphys- boro Invitational and just missed qualifying for the ‘‘Meet of Champions’”’ in Carbondale. Other team members to look forward to next year in- clude Dale Thompson in the 400M run and Jason Wood- side in the 1600M and 3200M runs. Both displayed excel- lent talent this season, but both feel they have a good shot at going to State next year. Thompson clicked off first place finishes at the DuQuoin Classic and Christopher Invi- tational, while Woodside finished with two second place showings at F S Conference Meet in both the 1600M and 3200M runs. Two juniors, Jeff Keller and Mike Strickland, are gearing up for a promising season next year in the long jump. Lance Jones displays his state qualifying form in the discus. . Jason Carson races to a win in his heat of the 110M high hurdles. . Chad Rushing gets the tape in the 800M relay. . Sean Lukes finishes strong in the 400M relay. . Mike Strickland leaps into the finals with his last jump. . Managers Kim Shotton and Katie Kellerman keep the stats of the team. ite Softball Team - Front Row (L to R) Mindy Hagene-Mgar., Jeannette Kellerman, Toni Peradotto, Lori Griffin, Julie Bigham, Janelle Kellerman, Staci Starkweather, Darla Gill, Missy Loos. Second Row: Leslie Ogilvie, Susan Bigham, Jayne Anne McCrary, Paula Przygoda, Debbie Hubler, Millie Smith, Leslie Voorhees, Kimbra Woodside, and Jada Batson. Back Row: Jeff Keller-Mgr., Jimmie Joslin-Mgr. and Coach Mr. Greg Hale. Second In Conference For Softball Team The Lady Panthers finished second in the SWEC and were also the runners-up in the Woodlawn Class A Regional Tournament, losing in the finals to the host school which went on to state. The final record of 13-9 was the best one anyone could remember for a softball team, though it was also a bit disappointing in that the Lady Panthers had won nine of their first ten games. Pitcher Kimbra Woodside, only a fresh- man, was voted MVP by her teammates and was chosen first team all-conference. Senior shortsthop Staci Starkweather received the Desire Award and was listed on the second team all-conference squad along with junior left fielder Darla Gill who also led the team with a .469 batting average. Kimbra Woodside fires in a fastball against Ches- Coach Hale discusses his winning game plan. ter. Staci Starkweather gets jammed by the inside pitch. Jayne Anne McCrary awaits her turn at bat. The umpire looks on as Leslie Ogilvie hustles in with a Panther run. Melissa Loos “powers up” for a healthy cut at the vie j Darla Gill legs out an infield hit as she ducks und the throw to first. Jeannette Kellerman strides out but watches the ball sail in high. 117 Varsity Baseball - Front Row (L to R) Eric Campbell, Cory Hepp, Greg Morgenthaler, Scott Brown, Barry Craig, Mike Walker. Back Row: Terry Nelson, Matt Mason, Mike Chapman, Steve Thomas, Mike Isaacs, and Ralph Loos. Coach Gary Glenzy not pictured. Varsity, JV Baseball Combine For 28 Wins Mike Isaacs, an all-conference selection, fouls off a bunt attempt while fellow all-conference player Ralph Loos waits on deck. nieiilinicctalirnembibeiabieeems Mees | Wu OD yg OE Coach Glenzy flashes the signs to the batter. The varsity, under head coach Gary Glenzy, had its best start in many years, rolling to a 15-1 record and recognition as one of the top five class A teams in Southern southern Illinois. But the hits stopped falling and the breaks didn’t go the Panthers’ way in the late season, and the team wound up a respectable 16-9. Coach Wes Choate’s JV’s also sported their best record in years as they started off with four wins, ended the year with seven straight and wound up 12-2 overall. Included in their slate of victories were three shut-outs and three other wins in which the JV Panthers allowed only one run per game. 1. Si Greg Morgenthaler shows the hitting style that Senior Mike Chapman strides out as leader of the Panther mound corps, gaining most helped him to all-conference honors. of the wins and assignments in the toughest games. rt nt al x . 19 eee PF 1 Ge Dees veal pe —— . =i Senior Matt Mason makes the play at third base while fellow senior Steve The head-first slide by this Panther puts him in scoring position with a Thomas stops his momentum to watch the throw. stolen base. JV Baseball - Front Row (L to R) Aaron Kellerman, Doug Pratt, Caby Hepp, Bobby Wildermuth, Biran Hagene, Ray Keller. Back Row: Coach Wes Choate, Glen Hoeinghaus, Brett Isaacs, Brent Weatherford, Danny Harriss, Jimmy Bauersachs, Aaron Epplin, Mitch Petty, Wayne Tedder, and Kent Thomas. 119 NE ES wae e a mt BSS ARE oe (‘TAREE Ree es. Se ci SQRORRRRBe es Re Sa RSMORRR Ss aR ERRORS Re S SRRERRSSRRRaGe ARR RRRRRAR eS US SR RRR RRERRe 6 SAS RRR Be SSR RBeRae ne Ak sc eka ee Lj) eee ee eee tiie S@ERERERRERRE ACTIVITIES Juniors win first place with ‘““Bury Your Bones, Bulldogs.”’ The Soul Stompers Cross Country Style. Homecoming Undergoes Changes Spanish Club ‘“‘Muzzles the Bulldogs’ with a giant burrito. Homecoming proved to be quite dif- ferent from past years. Unfortunately the majority of the student body react- ed in a negative way. All of the activi- ties were limited to Friday and Satur- day; the first being the traditional Blue and White Day. The Variety Show was changed into a Talent Show. Many gifted students and a couple of teachers participated. Mr. Hamilton’s piano playing act and the French Club’s Duck Dancers were recognized as being the ‘‘crowd pleas- ers.” Amy Williams, representing FHA, sang her way to first place. Hei- di Rackley’s piano recital earned her second place. David Ozburn and Brooke Lueker sang a duet to give the Spanish Club third place. The festivities were fired up early on Saturday morning as the finishing touches were placed on the floats. The parade was a success as many people lined the streets to watch. First place was awarded to the Junior Class. The Spanish Club’s float won first place in the organization category. Unlike before, the football game was played on Saturday afternoon. Our team was ready for action as they burst onto the field never giving the Sparta Bulldogs an opportunity for victory. The theme ‘‘Muzzle The Bull- dogs”’ proved true as the Panther’s did just that to win by a comfortable mar- gin. The half-time entertainment was provided by the band along with the Marching Panther alumni. Despite the first response to the an- nouncement of the changes, Home- coming went smoothly. Ginger Porter is crowned by her many escorts. . Seniors bubble over for the Panthers. A truckload of Panther Spirit. . A flash to the past with “Old Time Rock-n-Roll”. . Ken Buser and Chris Compeau give new meaning to “Dancing In the Streets”’. . Rhonda Schrader and Amy Bruns brings the Bulldog to face his destiny. . Burn Bulldog Burn. .) } | 5 ——— 1,2. Freshmen go half and half on Blue and White Day 3. Susan Bigham is all paws for the Panthers. 4. Amy Williams sweetens the air by singing the theme from “‘Ice Castles’’, accompanied by sister Anne. 5 Brooke Lueker and David Ozburn put aside Fresh- man fears to sing “Suddenly” for the Spanish Club. 6. Fred Holland, Susan Bigham and Kim Jenkel put their hearts into the Duck Dance. 7. Heidi Rackley concentrates on her music, “We Shall Behold Him’. 8. Mr. Hamilton tickles the ivories. The Homecoming Court was expanded this year to 23 members. All senior football players participated in the festivities. These included: Phillip Baker, John Batson, Rusty Emling, Klint Hawkins, Kyle Heisner, Paul Hill, Mike Issacs, Mike Lee, Ralph Loos, Sean Lukes, Scott Martin, Matt Mason, Steve Napier, Eric Thomas, Steve Thomas, Darin Webb, and Rich Wil- liams. The format was changed to an all senior court. A selection of senior candidates was made by the senior class. The final decision was later made by the football players. The final candidates were: Rosie Brand, Lisa Houghland, Dawn Lacy, Kathy McKown, and Staci Starkweather with Ginger Porter reigning as queen. Queen Ginger Porter; Escorts (left to right) Mike Issacs, Steve Thomas, Rusty Emling, Matt Mason. Homecoming Court The dance was saved when students proved that they were “confident and sure.” Greg Morgenthaler has two partners for this dance. Play Cast (L to R) Sitting - Sean McCune, Natalie Malan, Mike Strickland, Amy Williams, John Marler. Standing - Brian Bender, Jeanette Feltmeyer, Amy Martin, Anne Williams. In Twenty-Five Words .. . The cast takes a last quick glance at their lines before facing the awaiting Carl and Magda decide what to do with their son Nicholas. audience. Mrs. Van Pelt is worried about the strange happenings in the New England Carl explains to Magda that killing the unwanted guest would solve Manor. nothing Kelt explains to the group that if old “Peg Legs” does exit they have to J.J. tells about his terrible experience on the pier. find him. Christmas Court-(L to R): Steve Shaw-escort, Freshman attendant Diane Loos; Mike Strickland- escort, Junior attendant Kristin Dolling; Ross Guthrie- escort, Queen Kathy McKown; Retiring Queen Cindy Carroll, Derrick Carroll-escort; Sophomore Attendant Erin Smith; Chad Walton- escort. Sponsor Change-VICA For Christmas Dance Chris Chandler seems to be all smiles about the Christmas while Amy Martin and Tracy Keene are completely speechless. festivities 1. Junior Attendant: Kristin Dolling, Escort Mike Strickland. 2. Sophomore Attendant: Erin Smith, Escort Chad Walton. 3. Freshman Attendant: Diane Loos, Escort Steve Shaw. 4. Christmas Queen: Kathy McKown, King Ross Guthrie. 5. Retiring Queen: Cindy Carroll, Escort Derrick Carroll 6. My, aren’t we looking dapper tonight, John Cupid Strikes Sweetheart Dance In January, FHA and FFA sponsored the Sweetheart Dance. Pictured above is the reigning court - left to right: Escort John Batson, Freshman Princess Melissa Greer, Escort Shon McIntyre, Third Maid Anne W illiams, Escort Fred Holland, Fifth Maid Rhonda Moore, Escort Matt Mason, First Maid Diane Bauersachs, Page Doug Bigham, King Ralph Loos, Queen Katie Kellerman, Page Heather Heine, Retiring Queen Linda Bender, Re- tiring King Mike Pyatt, Fourth Maid Tra- cy Keene, Escort Dwayne Epplin, Second Maid Tara Keene, Escort Rusty Emling, Sophomore Princess Jeannette Keller- man, Escort Jeff Rains. Matt Mathis really “‘stands out” at the dance. Matt Wright and Jim McCrary convince David Urbanek to ask some- one for the next dance. Everyone just danced and danced and danced. Juniors Present “‘Big City Nights” Prom Prom Royalty - Clockwise from front-left: Amanda Loos, Charla Boling, Jack Vancil, Kelly Hawkins, Mike Isaacs, Scott Martin, Tara Keene, Rosie Brand, Ralph Loos, Alex Eddy, Nancy Gerrish, Kyle Heisner, Dawn Lacy, Marty Beltz, Bonnie Fulk, Eric Poling. Retiring King Alex Eddy, Queen Nancy Gerrish Prom Pages Eric Poling and Amanda Loos Queen Rosie Brand and King Ralph Loos Attendants Kyle Heisner and Dawn Lacy Attendants Marty Beltz and Bonnie Fulk Students Select Seniors For Prom Court This page: 1..Juniors work hard to assemble coronation stand. 2. Mike Strickland, Anne Williams, and Kenny Pierce take a break from taping the walls. 3. Jason Carson and Steve Thomas seem interested in their dates’ conversation. 4. The Midwest Audio provided music that everyone enjoyed dancing to. Opposite page: 1. Couples enjoy dancing to slow songs provided by the audio. 2. Tammy Kujawa and Jana Miller delight in a fast dance with alumnus Brad Hill. 3. Juniors sit back and enjoy their successful Prom. 4. Couples share in the happy moments of the “Big City Nights” Prom. 5. Many couples decide to ‘‘sit this one out’ before coronation. 6. Lance Jones and Chris McKinstry pose while others keep on dancing. Prom Servers- (L-R)-lst Row: Blake Lindner, Aaron Epplin, David Roe, Barry Graskewicz, Kent Thomas. 2nd Row: Paula Urbanek, Melody Singer, Trisha Caupert, Cassie Wolfe, Kim Jenkel, Kim Damron, Erin Smith. The Quigmans, sponsored by French 3 and 4, give a new meaning to the word ‘‘dance”’. Chris Compeau and Company, sponsored by Junior and Senior classes, rock to the beat of “Party All the Time”’. 35th Annual Heart Fund Activities Since 1952, each year at PCHS, a time has been set aside for activities to raise money for the Heart Fund. In 1952, a concerned group of PCHS students, headed by the Stu- dent Council, established the Mary Kuykendall Carpenter Heart Fund Me- morial in memory of former student Mary Kuykendall. While she was very young, Mary was stricken with rheu- matic fever which left her with a da- maged heart. When she was twenty-six years old, she died as a result of the heart disease. The students of PCHS established this fund as a memorial to Mary and to all other persons who may be stricken with heart disease. The memorial pro- vided that each year a time would be provided for activities to raise money for this fund. For a number of years, the entire month of February was spent in such activities. On March 13, 1952, Mary’s moth- er, Mrs. Helen Kuykendall, accepted the charter for activities and for the contribution in behalf of the student body. Mrs. Kuykendall at that time was PCHS’ Librarian and senior hon- ors English teacher. In the early years of the Heart Fund, donations were presented to the National Heart Association. In the 1960’s it was decided to present the donations to our local hospital to pur- chase necessary coronary equipment. Each year since its beginning, the PCHS student body has donated at least $1,000 to the Heart Fund or to the Pinckneyville Community Hospi- tal. Today at PCHS, only a few person- nel were acquainted with Mary and Helen Kuykendall. They and other members of the community will re- member early Heart Fund activities of community variety shows, cake walks, and homemade parking meters set around the public courthouse square. Nevertheless, the tradition continues, and PCHS students, personnel, and their Heart Fund Memorial remain an unchanged part of each year. This year was little different as many of our most talented students put much effort into making the Vari- ety Show and the dance successful, netting the profits necessary to make another significant contribution to the hospital. John Marler is the emcee for the Variety Show. = unlee . wm � i Candace Wright and Company, sponsored by Senior English Lit. Class, show their own version Cory McClurken and Stephanie Rensi, spon- of Chariots of Fire.’ sored by Science Club, sing ‘Up Where We Belong.’ Attract Enthusiastic Crowds Jason Carson shows his technique during the dance Despite the fact that Katie Kellerman lost her hair in the middle of Supreme Mania’ the show had to go on. FHA Presents Fashions And Honors 1. Chapter Outstanding Awards: Rhonda Moore, Paula Przygoda, Melissa Greer, Charlene Greer, and Jean Duckworth. Not pictured Cassie Wolfe and Judy Buschschulte. 2. Senior girls from Fashion Merchandising class model the latest fashions from Brooks. 3. FHA-HERO Vice-President Rusty Emling (center) presents the Five Star Industries Resident of the Quarter Awards to David Pyle and Judy McKinley. 4. Rhonda Moore displays award for being named the Senior Outstanding Member of FHA-HERO. Senior Athletes present for awards presentation: (L to R) Front Row - Staci Starkweather, Karla Denman, Leslie Ogilvie, Amy Mathenia, Klint Hawkins. Second Row: Steve Thomas, Matt Mason, Rusty Emling, Jason Carson, John Batson, Gary Duvardo, Mike Isaacs, Terry Nelson, Back Row: Mike Chapman, Dwayne Epplin, Kyle Heisner. Senior Athletes Honored In Ceremony A change in honoring senior athletes added to the year’s many changes. Since many indi- vidual sports held their own awards banquets, the All-Sports Banquet of the past gave way to the Senior Athletes’ Awards Ceremony held in the audito- rium on May 27. All seniors who participated in athletics during their four years of high school eligibility received individual plaques which listed the sports and the years in which they took part. The sixteen sen- iors in the group picture plus many of their parents and a number of the coaching staff and interested students were present for the awards. Highlighting the event were the presentations of the overall awards for seniors. The honored recipients, pictured left, were Matt Mason, Democrat Boys De- sire Award; Staci Starkweather, Democrat Girls Desire Award and Outstanding Girl Athlete: and Steve Thomas, Outstanding Boy Athlete. : 139 | 104 Graduate In Senior Class Of 1986 PROGRAM Processional’... ee penne ee. . 8 Weide gees ee Amy Williams Invocation Reverend Charles Proudfoot First Presbyterian Church Address Eric Thomas President, Student Council Address Freddie Holland President, Senior Class Amanda Modlin Cory MeClurken M. Dean Brewer Principal Walter P. Grady Superintendent Presentation of Diplomas Mary Roe, President be Board of Education a 7 ‘ : Ted Cunningham, Member ‘ Board of Education Special Awards .......... Walter P. Grady ts . Benediction . = = Reverend Charles Proudfoot ; ae | Recessional .....- ; Amy Williams Eric Thomas and Freddie Holland give their Commencement speeches as Mr. Brewer and Mr. Grady look on. Tami Whitson marshals the processional starting with Staci Stark- weather. Seniors receive diplomas from Mrs. Mary Roe, Board President, as Kathy McKown reads the list of graduates. (Above) Candace Wrigth happily receives her diploma from Mrs. Roe. (Below) Steve Thomas and Sean Lukes are among the crowd of gradu- ates. Amanda Modlin, accompanied by Kathy McKown, sings “‘One More Song for You” for the graduates. Senior Directory Phillip O. Baker Homecoming Court Escort-4; Play Stage Crew-2,3,4; Black Masque-4; Chorus-4; Science Club-1,2,3,4; Span- ish Club-3,4; Football-1,2,3,4; Track- 2,4; Wrestling-2,3. John A. Batson Homecoming Court Escort-4; Sweet- heart Court Escort-3,4; FHA-3,4; Pep Club-4; Science Club-1; V.I.C.A.-2,3; Catering Unlimited-4; Basketball- 1,2,3,4; Football-1,2,3,4; Hardest Summer Worker-3; Track-1,2,3,4; Rend Lake Mining Technical Scholar- ship-4. Diane Lynn Bauersachs Graduation Usher-3; Prom Server-2; Sweetheart Court-3,4; Society of Dis- tinguished American High School Stu- dents-1,2,3,4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students-3,4; Math Team-1,2,3; Band-1,2,3; Flag Corp-1,2,3; Pep Band-1; FFA-1,2,3,4; Assit. Reporter-2, Pres.-3, Vice-Pres.- 4, Section 24 Treas.-4, State Farmer- 4, Star State Farmer-4; FHA-3,4; Na- tional Honor Society-2,3,4; Pep Club- 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club-2,4; Student Council-4; Softball-2,3; National Lead- ership and Service Award-3; United States National Mathematics Award-3; Academic All-American-2,3,4; United States Achievement Academy Award- Journalism Award-3,4; National Hon- or Roll-2,3,4; Illinois Mathematics League Award-3; Business Education Award-2,3,4; Rend Lake President’s Scholarship Winner-4; Elk’s Student of the Month, March 4-4; Math Club-4; Catering . Unlimited-4; Graduation Honor Student-4. Marty Beltz Prom Court Escort-4; Prom Server-2; Illinois State Scholar-4; Society of Dis- tinguished American High School Stu- dents-1,2,3,4, Who’s Who Among American High School Students-3,4; Math Team-1,2,3,4; FFA-1,2,3; Re- porter-3; Library Staff-4; Pep Club- 1,2; Yearbook Photographer-3,4; Math Club-4; Mu Alpha Theta-4; Bas- ketball Manager-1; Wrestling-2,3. Beth A. Black Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Spanish Club-1,2,3; Catering Unlimited-4. Charla Kay Boling Graduation Usher-3; Prom Court-4; Prom Server-2; Society of Distin- guished American High School Stu- dents-1,2,3,4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students-2,3,4; JETS Team-4; Graduation Honor Stu- dent-4; Band-1,2,3,4; Pep Band- 1,2,3,4; Black Masque-3; FHA-2,3,4; National Honor Society-2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Science Club-2,3,4; SADD-3,4, Sec.-4; Spanish Club- 1,2,3,4; Yearbook Staff-3,4; Math Club-4; Mu Alpha T heta-4; Spanish National Honor Society-2,3,4; Busi- ness Education Award-2; Judson Col- lege President’s Scholarship-4. Chad Brand V.1.C.A.-1,2,3; Football-1. Rosie Brand Calendar Girl, September-3; Co-op Student-4; Homecoming Court-4; Play Makeup Crew-3,4; Prom Queen-4; Black Masque-1,2,3,4; French Club- 1,2,4; Junior Class Congress-3; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Student Council-1,2; V.1L.C.A.-4; Track-1. Marty Bruno Jason W. Carson Society of Distinguished American High School Students-2,3; Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents-3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Science Club-1,2; Spanish Club-3; Basketball- 1,2,3,4, MVP-3, Most Rebounds-3,4, All Southern Il.-3,4, Nominated McDonalds All American-4, Metropo- lis Planet All South Team-3,4, Harris- burg All South-3,4, All South Dream Team-4, Field Goal % Record-Car- bondale-83%-3, Rend Lake All-Star game-4, SICA All-star game-4, All Tourney Carbondale-3,4, All Tourney Benton-3,4, All Conference-3,4, All State-4, SICA All State-4. Heath Allan Chapman Play Business Crew-3,4; French Club- 1; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Wrestling- 1,2,3,4, Captain-4, MVP-2. Michael W. Chapman Play Make-up Crew-3, Stage Crew-2; Black Masque-2,3; Class Pres.-1; FHA-1,2,3; French Club-3; Pep Club- 1,2,3,4; Science Club-2; Baseball- 1,2,3,4; Basketball-1,2,3; Cross Coun- try-2,4, Co-Captain-4; Football-1,2. Leanna Sue Clark Pep Band-1,2,3,4; Rifle Corp-1,2,3,4, Captain-4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Spanish Club-2. Shari Jan DeFord Play Stage Crew-3; Band-1,2,3,4, Treas.-4; Pep Band-1,2,3,4; Black Masque-3; FHA-3; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Spanish Club-1,2,3. John Degenhardt FFA-1; V.I.C.A.-2,3,4; Rend Lake Welding Scholarship-4. Karla Dean Denman Co-op Student-4; Senior Favorite- Most Athletic-4; Band-1,2,3; FHA-3; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Science Club-3; Stu- dent Council-1; Basketball-1,2,4, Co- Captain-4; Softball-1,2,3, Volleyball- 1,2,3,4, Captain-4, Best Offensive Player-4. Eric R. Dunn Co-op Student-4; Prom Server-2; Who’s Who Among American High School Students-4; FFA-1,2,3; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Basketball-1,2,3, Man- ager-4; Cross Country-3,4; Football- 1,2; Track-1,2,3,4. Gary L. Duvardo Who’s Who Among American High School Students-3,4; V.I.C.A.-2,3,4; Student Council-4; Golf-1,2,3,4, Cap- tain-4, State Finalist, All South Team- 4: Girls’ Basketball Manager-3,4; Girls’ Basketball Statistician-3,4; Academic and Golf SIU Alumni Assoc. Scholar- ship; Illinois State Scholarship. Charles Russel Emling Homecoming Court Escort-4; Sweet- heart Court Escort-3,4; Band-2; SADD-3,4; Catering Unlimited-4; Black Masque-3; FHA-2,3,4, Vice- Pres.-4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Student Council-4; Basketball-1; Football- 1,2,3,4, Quad-Captain-4, All Confer- ence First Team Nose Guard, Best De- fensive Lineman, Southern Illinoisan prep. of the week, All Conference First Team Guard, All Conference Second Team Linebacker, Best Offen- sive Lineman, MVP-4, Leading Tack- ler-3,4, All South Team-4; Wrestling- 2,3,4, Co-Captain-4. Danielle D. Epplin Pom Pon Girl-1,2,3,4; Pep Club-1,3,4; Catering Unlimited-4. Dwayne A. Epplin Sweetheart Court Escort-3,4, Who’s Who Among American High School Students-2,3,4; JETS Team-4; Who’s Who in High School Basketball-4; FFA-1,2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Sci- Council- 2,3,4; Baseball-2,3,4; Cross Country- 1,2,3,4, Captain-4; Track-1; Basket- ball-1,2,3,4, MVP-4, IBCA All-star-4, All Conference-3,4; Lion’s Club All- ence Club-1,3,4; Student star-4, All South Team-4. Todd Dale Farthing FFA-1,2,3; FHA-3; Pep Club-3,4; V.I.C.A.-2,3,4; Parliamentarian-4; Baseball-1,2,3; Basketball-1; Football- eA Bob Ferguson FFA-1,2; V.I.C.A.-3,4; Football-1,2,3. Donald E. Ferrari Lisa Michelle Fleming Play Stage Crew-2,3; Color Guard-4; Flag Corp-1,2,3; Black Masque-2,3; Class Vice-Pres.-2; FHA-1,2,3; French Club-3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Soph. Basketball Manager-2; Soph. Basket- ball Statistician-2. Tamara A. Fred FHA-1,2,3,4; Nurse’s Aid-3,4; Pep Club-4. Bonnie Rae Fulk Calendar Girl-June-4; Play Stage Crew-3,4; Prom Court-4; Band-1,2,3; Pep Band-1,2; Black Masque-2,3,4; Class Sec Treas.-2,3; FHA-2,3; French Club-1,2,3; Junior Class Con- gress-3; Pep Club-2,3,4; Science Club- 3; V.L.C.A.-4; Softball Manager-2. Donna Rena Giacomo Co-op Student-4; Society of Distin- guished American High School Stu- dents-4; National Honor Society-4; Spanish Club-4; Track-4. Dan Grafton Play Stage Crew-3; Prom Server-2; Senior Favorite-Most Studious-4; Soci- ety of Distinguished American High School Students-3,4; Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents-3,4; French National Honor So- ciety-2,3,4; Black Masque-3,4; French Club-1,2,3,4; National Honor Society- 3,4; Pep Club-3,4; Science Club-4; Golf-1,2,3,4. Ross Guthrie Christmas Court Escort-3; Christmas King-4; Senior Favorite-Most School Spirited-4; French Club-1,3,4; Junior Class Congress-3; National Honor So- ciety-4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Baseball- 1,2; Basketball-1,2,3,4; Cross Coun- try-Co-Captain-4; Football-1,2,3; Track-3,4. Kelly Jo Hawkins Calendar Girl-4; Homecoming Court- 2; Prom Court-4; Society of Distin- guished American High School Stu- dents-2,3,4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students-2,3,4; French Club-1,2,3,4; Junior Class Congress-3; Pep Club-1,2,3,4, Pres.-4; Science Club-2,3,4, Pres.-4; Cheer- leader-1,2,3,4, Sfotball-1. Klint D. Hawkins Homecoming Court Escort-4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Spanish Club-3,4; Stu- dent Council-1,3,4; Baseball, Basket- ball, and Football Manager-1,2,3,4. Kyle K. Heisner Co-op Student-4; Homecoming Court Escort-4; Prom Court Escort-4; Soci- ety of Distinguished American High School Students-3; Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents-2,3; JETS Team-4; Library Staff-4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Science Club-1,2,3,4; V.I.C.A.-1,2; Baseball- 2,3; Basketball-1,2,3,4; Football-4; Golf-1,2,3; Academic All-American- 3,4. Lori Lynn Henseler Graduation Usher-3; Prom Server-2; Society of Distinguished American High School Students-1,2,3,4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students-2,3,4; Math Team-4; Band-1; Pep Band-1; National Honor Society- 2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Science Club- 3; Spanish Club-1,2,3,4; Math Club-4;, Mu Alpha Theta-4, Sec.-4; Spanish National Honor Society-1,2,3,4; Southern Illinoisan Tipoff Classic Scholarship-4; Rend Lake President’s Scholarship; Graduation Honor Stu- dent-4; Academic All-American-4; Na- tional Honor Roll-4; Spanish Scholar Bowl Team-4. Paul D. Hill Christmas Court Escort-1; Homecom- ing Court Escort-4; Play Cast-4; Senior Favorite-Most Talented-4; Illinois State Scholar-4; Society of Distin- guished American High School Stu- dents-1,3,4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students-3,4; Black Masque-4; French Club-1,3,4; Vice-Pres.-4; Junior Class Congress-3; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Basketball-1,2,3; Football-1,2,3,4; Track-1; Children of Veterans Vietnam Conflict Scholar- ship to Univer sity of Illinois-Cham- paign-4. Maureen Therese Hiller Play Cast-1,2,3,4, Make-up Crew-2; Band-1,2,3,4; Pep Band-1,2,3,4; Drum Majorette-4; Black Masque- 1.2.3.4: Chorus-1,3,4; FHA-3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Science Club-1,2,4; SADD-3,4, Pres.-4; Basketball- 1,2,3,4; Cross Country-1,2,3,4; Track-1,2,3,4. Tracy Lynn Hinds Co-op Student-4; Graduation Usher-3; Illinois State Scholar-4; Society of Dis- tinguished American High School Stu- dents-1,2,3,4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students-4; Band-1; Flag Corp-1,3,4; Pep Band-1; National Honor Society-3,4; Pep Club- 1,2,3; Spanish Club-1,2,4; Math Club- 4; Mu Alpha Theta-4. Freddie Gene Holland Play Cast-1,2,3,4; Prom Server-2; Sweetheart Court Escort-4; Senior Fa- vorite-Mr. PCHS-4; Society of Distin- guished American High School Stu- dents-4; Elk Student of the Month-4; Band-1,2,3,4; Pep Band-1,2,3,4; Black Masque-4, Pres.-4; Student Council-2,3,4; Class Pres.-3,4; FHA- 2,3,4; French Club-1,2,3,4, Activities Director-2, Pres.-4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Yearbook Staff-3,4; Catering Unlimit- ed-3,4; Football-1. Lisa LaDonne Houghland Calendar Girl-January-4; Christmas Court-1; Co-op Student-4; Homecom- ing Court-4; Play Cast-2,3,4; Society of Distinguished American High School Students-4; Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents-4; Pom Pon Girl-1,2,3,4, Co- Captain-3, Captain-4; Black Masque- 3,4,5; Class Pres.-1; Class Vice-Pres.- 2; French Club-1,3,4; Junior Class Congress-3; Library Staff-3; Nurse’s Aid-3; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Science Club- 2,3; Mascot-4; Softball-1,2,3; Wres- tling Towel Girl-1,2,3,4. Gary Huggins Susan R. Hutchings Calendar Girl-4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4. H. Michael Isaacs Homecoming Court Escort-4; Prom Court-4; Junior Class Congress-3; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Science Club-4; Spanish Club-3; Basketball-1,2,3; Football- 1,2,3,4, Quad-Captain-4, Second Team All-conference Defense; Base- ball-1,2,3,4, First Team All-confer- ence, MVP.-4. Tara Kathleen Keene Prom Court-4; Sweetheart Court-4; Society of Distinguished American High School Students-1,2,3,4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students-2,3,4; Math Team-3,4; French National Honor Society-2,3,4; Mu Alpha Theta-4; Academic All- American-2,3,4; American Mathemat- ics Assoc. Award-3; Independent Bankers Assoc. of America Award-4; Competitive Academic Scholarship- Union University-4; Recipient of the Conoco Vocational Technical Scholar- ship-4; Band-1,4; Pom Pon Girl-4; Black Masque-1,2,3,4; FHA-1,2,3,4; French Club-1,2,3,4, A.C.-3; National Honor Society-2,3,4, Treas.-4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Science Club-2,3,4; Math Club-4; Vice-Pres.-4; Cheer- leader-1,2,3. Paula Kay Kellerman Graduation Usher-3; Prom Server-2; Senior Favorite-Most Likely To Suc- ceed-4; Society of Distinguished American High School Students- 1,2,3,4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students-2,3,4; JETS Team-4; Math Team-4; Elk’s Student of the Month-4; Black Masque-3; Math Club-4; FHA-3; National Honor Soci- ety-2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Science Club-3,4; Mu Alpha Theta-4; Spanish Club-1,2,3,4, Vice-Pres.-4; Spanish National Honor Society-4; Student Council-3; Yearbook Staff-3,4, Editor- in-Chief-4; Calendar Editor-3. Rena E. Kocian Co-op Student-4; Society of Distin- guished American High School Stu- dents-1,2,3,4; Math Team-1; Band- 1,2,3,4; Pep Band-1,2,3,4; Library Staff-2; National Honor Society-4; Pep Club-3,4. Julie Anna Korte Play Stage Crew-1; Mu Alpha Theta-4; Flag Corp-1; Rifle Corp-2,3,4; Black Masque-1,2; FHA-3; French Club-2,3; National Honor Society-2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Basketball-3,4; Softball Manager-2. Donald R. Kroll FFA-1,2,3,4; V.1.C.A.-3,4. Tammy Lynn Kujawa Co-op Student-4; Play Cast-4; Black Masque-4; Chorus-2; FHA-4; French Club-1,2,3,4; Library Staff-4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4. Elizabeth Dawn Lacy Calendar Girl-November-4; Gradu- ation Usher-3; Homecoming Court-4; Play Stage Crew-3; Prom Court-4; So- ciety of Distinguished American High School Students-3; Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents-3; National Honor Roll-4; Span- ish National Honor Society-2; Band- 1,2,3,4, Banner Carrier-3,4; Pep Band-1,2,3; Black Masque-3; FHA-3; National Honor Society-2,3; Pep Club- 1,2,3,4; Science Club-3,4; Spanish Club-1,2,3; Student Council-4; Math Club-4. Leslie Lynn Lambert Flag Corp-1,2,3,4, Co-Captain-4; FFA-1,2,3; FHA-3,4; Pep Club- 1,2,3,4. Paula Louise Lambert Graduation Marshall-3; Senior Favor- ite-Most Studious-4; Valedictorian-4; Society of Distinguished American High School Students-1,2,3,4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students-3,4; JETS Team-4; Math Team-2,3,4; French Club-1,2,3,4; Stu- dent Council-3; National Honor Soci- ety-2,3,4; Nurses Aid-1,2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Science Club-3,4; Vice- Pres.-4; French National Honor Soci- ety-2,3,4; Mu Alpha Theta-4; Scholas- tic Hi Q Team-4. Mike Lee Homecoming Court Escort-4; Sweet- heart Court Escort-2; FFA-1,2,3; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; V.I.C.A.-1,2,3,4; Re- porter-3,4; Football-1,2,3,4. K. Lynn Lively Pep Club-1,2; Softball Track-2,3. Barry Logan French Club-1; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Cross Country-4; Golf-1,2; Basketball Manager-2; Track-1,2,4; Wrestling-1. Manager-1; Ralph C. Loos Christmas Court Escort-2; Homecom- ing Court Escort-4; Prom King-4; Sweetheart King-4; FFA-1; FHA-3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Science Club-3; Spanish Club-3; Student Council- 1,2,3,4, Sec.-4; Basketball-2; Football- 2,3,4; Baseball-1,2,3,4, Captain-4, SWE All-conference First Team, SICA All South First Team, MVP-3. Sean Andre Lukes Homecoming Court Escort-4; Play Business Crew-3,4; Pep Club-2,3,4; Football-1,2,3,4, All-conference Best Offensive Back-4; Track-4. Scott Martin Homecoming Court Escort-4; Prom Court Escort-4; Rend Lake Welding Scholarship-4; FFA-1; Pep Club- 1,2,3,4; V-.I.C.A.-2,3,4; Football- 1,2,3,4; Wrestling-1,2,3,4, Captain-4. Matthew Carson Mason Homecoming Court Escort-4; Sweet- heart Court Escort-3,4; Senior Favor- ite-Most Friendly-4; Academic All- American-4; FFA-1,2,3,4; Junior Class Congress-3; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Student Council-1,2,3,4, Vice-Pres.-4, Baseball-1,2,3,4, Captain-4; Basket- ball-1,2,3,4; Football-1,2,3,4, Quad- Captain-4, All-conference-3, Most Im- proved-3. Amy Kay Mathenia Co-op Student-4; Graduation Usher-3; Play Make-up Crew-2,3,4; Senior Fa- vorite-Most School Spirited-4; Society of Distinguished American High School Students-1,2,3,4; Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents-2,3,4; Math Team-3,4; Upper 10% Scholarship-Union University-4; Independent Bankers Assoc. of Amer- ica Award-4; Academic All-American- 3,4; French Club-1,2,3,4; National Honor Society-2,3,4; Pep Club- 1,2,3,4; Science Club-3,4; Math Club- 4; Mu Alpha Theta-4; Cheerleader- 1,2,3,4; Track-1; Competitive Aca- demic Scholarship-Union University-4. Cory T. McClurken Society of Distinguished American High School Students-1,2; Band- 1,2,3,4; Pep Band-1,3,4; French Club- 2; Science Club-4; V.I.C.A.-3; Cater- ing Unlimited-4; Golf-1,2,3. Michael R. McDonnough Mechanics Scholarship-4; FFA-1; V.LC.A.-3,4; Pres.-4; Football-1; Track-1,2; Wrestling-2. Katherine Marie McKown Calendar Girl-April-4; Christmas Court-3,4; Christmas Queen-4; Gradu- ation Marshall-3; Homecoming Court- 4; Prom Server-2; Senior Favorite- Most Friendly-4; DAR Award-4; Soci- ety of Distinguished American High School Students-2,3,4; Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents-2,3,4; Outstanding Senior-4; Na- tional Honor Roll-4; Marching Bands- Woman-4; Band-2,3,4; Sec.-3,4; Pep Band-2,3,4; Class Sec. Treas.-4; French Club-1,2,3,4; National Honor Society-2,3,4, Vice-Pres.-4; Pep Club- 1,2,3,4; Sports Writer-Democrat-4; Softball-3. Joe Miller FFA-1,2,3; V.1.C.A.-3,4. Amanda Sue Modlin Play Business Crew-2; Band-1,2,3,4; Pep Band-1,2,3; Chorus-1,2; FHA- 1,2,3P4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4. Susan Mohr Calendar Girl-February-4; Play Cast-3, Make-up Crew-1; Stage Crew-2, Stu- dent Director-4; Band-2,3,4; Black Masque-1,2,3,4; French Club-1,2,3,4, Historian-3; Student Council-4; Pep Club-1,2,4; Science Club-4; Yearbook Photography-4; Math Club-4. LaDonna R. Montgomery Play Stage Crew-4; Black Masque-4, French Club-1,3; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; V.1.C.A.-4. Rhonda Kay Moore Play Stage Crew-3; Sweetheart Court- 4; Black Masque-3; FHA-1,3,4, Direc- tor-4; French Club-2,3,4; Pep Club- 1,2,3,4; FHA Most Outstanding Sen- ior Member-4. Curtis Wayne Morrow Pep Club-2,3,4; V.I.C.A.-2,3,4; Foot- ball-1,2. Steve L. Napier Christmas Court Escort-4; FFA-1,2; Pep Club-4; V.I.C.A.-1,2,3,4; Foot- ball-1,2,3,4, Manager-1. Tom Odom Society of Distinguished American High School Students-4; Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents-3; Math Team-1,2,3; National Honor Society-1,2; Pep Club-4; Sci- ence Club-3; Spanish Club-4. Leslie Kay Ogilvie Band-1,2,3,4; Pep Band-1,2,3; Cho- rus-1,2,3; FHA-1,2,3,4; French Club- 1,2,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; SADD-3,4, Sec.-3; Softball-2,3,4; Girls’ Basketball Statistician-1,2. Gene Allen Opp Rend Lake Mechanics Scholarship; FFA-1,2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; V.LC.A.-2,3,4; Basketball-1,2; Foot- ball-1,2,3,4; Baseball Statistician-4. Robert Scott Opp FFA-1,2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; V.1LC.A.-3,4; Basketball-1,2,3; Cross Country-1,2,3; Track-3. Jeffrey S. Owen Play Stage Crew-3,4; Black Masque- 3,4; V.I.C.A.-3,4, Chaplain-3, Sec.-4; Track-3. Lynn Beth Ozburn Play Stage Crew-3; Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents-4; Flag Corp-3,4, Co-Captain-4; Black -Masque-2,3,4; FHA-1,2; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Science Club-2,3,4; Spanish Club-1,2,3,4; Math Club-4, Pres.-4. Troy Allen Pabst Play Stage Crew-3; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; V.1.C.A.-2,3,4, Chaplain-4; Softball Manager-2,3. Timothy W. Place V.I.C.A.-1,2,3,4, Parliamentarian-3. Ginger K. Porter Calendar Girl-4; Homecoming Queen- 4; Play Stage Crew-3,4; Sweetheart Court-3; Black Masque-3,4; FHA- 1,2,3,4, Director-3,4; Junior Class Congress-3; Library Staff-3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; V.I.C.A.-4. Heather D. Ramsey Play Stage Crew-3,4; Pinckneyville Mardi Gras Queen Scholarship-3; Band-1,2,3,4; Pep Band-1,2,3; Black Masque-1,2,3,4; Chorus-1,2; FHA- 1,2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Spanish Club- 1,2,3,4; Yearbook Photogra- pher-4; Cross Country-3, Statistician- 1; Frosh-Soph. Basketball Statistician- 1,2, J.V.-Varsity Baseball Statistician- 1,2. Cindy Sue Rednour Chorus-2,3; FHA-3. Aaron D. Robinson Prom Server-2; Pep Club-2,3,4; V.1.C.A.-1,2,3,4; Basketball-1; Cross Country-1,2,3,4; Track-1,2. Deborah Sue Ross Sweetheart Court-2,3; Senior Favor- ite-Most Talented-4; Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents-3; Yearbook Award-Photogra- phy-3; Pom Pon Girl-3; Black Masque- 3; FFA-1,2, Director-2; FHA-3, Direc- tor-3; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Spanish Club- 4; Yearbook Photographer-3,4. Lisa Lynn Rice Chad M. Rushing Sweetheart Escort-3; FFA-1,2,3,4; Historian-3; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Basket- ball-1,2,3,4, Most Improved-3,4, Prep of the week-4, WHCO All-star Game- 4; Cross Country-4; Football-1,2,3; Track-1,3,4. Debra L. Schwarz Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Catering Unlimited- 4. Janet M. Brand Spain Calendar Girl-December-4; FHA-1,3; Junior Class Congress-3; Pep Club- 2,3,4; Science Club-1; Volleyball- 1,2,4. Angelia T. Spencer Co-op Student-4; Graduation Usher-3; Society of Distinguished American High School Students-2,3,4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students-2,3,4; FHA-1,2,3,4; National Honor Society-2,3,4; Pep Club-3,4, Volleyball-1,2,3,4, MVP-4. Jean A. Spurgeon Play Make-up Crew-3;- Senior Favor- ite-Most Humorous-4; French Club- 1,2,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Student Council-3; V.1.C.A.-4. Staci Jill Starkweather Calendar Girl-July-4; Christmas Court- 2; Graduation Usher-3; Homecoming Court-4; Prom Server-2; Senior Favor- ite-Miss P.C.H.S.-4; Elk’s Student of the Month-4; Merit Recognition Schol- arship-4; Illinois Teachers Assoc. Sci- ence Award-4; Society of Distin- guished American High School Stu- dents-2,3,4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students-2,3,4; JETS Team-3,4; Class Vice-Pres.-3,4, Junior Class Congress-3; Student Council-3; Basketball-1,2,3,4, SWE All-conference-4; Cross Country-4; Softball-1,2,3,4, SWE All-conference Second Team-3; Volleyball-1,2,3. Lucile E. Suchomski Chorus-3; FFA-1,2,3,4, Vice-Pres-3,4; FHA-2; Spanish Club-3,4. Rachel Rae Tedder Calendar Girl-4; Co-op Student-4; Play Stage Crew-3. Brian Thomas FFA-1,2,3,4; Student Council-3,4; V.LC.A.-4. Eric Michael Thomas Graduation Marshall-3; Homecoming Court Escort-4; Prom Server-2; Senior Favorite-Most Likely to Succeed-4; Society of Distinguished American High School Students-1,2,3,4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students-2,3,4, JETS Team-4; Out- standing Senior-4; Math Club-4; Aca- demic All-American-3,4; Children of Korean War Veteran’s Scholarship-4; Band-1,2,3, Vice-Pres.-3; Pep Band- 1,2,3; Junior Class Congress-3; Na- tional Honor Society-2,3,4; Pep Club- 1,2,3,4; Science Club-3,4; Math Team-2,3; Spanish Club-2,3,4, Vice- Pres.-3; Student Council-2,3,4, Pres.- 4; Yearbook Staff-3,4; Mu Alpha The- ta-4, Pres.-4; Elk’s Student of the Month-4; Spanish National Honor So- ciety-3,4; National Honor Society- 2,3,4; National Honor Roll-3,4; Foot- ball-1,2,3,4; Wrestling-1,2,3. Stephen Rogers Thomas Homecoming Court Escort-4; Senior Favorite-Most Athletic-4; Illinois State Scholar-4; Society of Distinguished American High School Students-4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students-4; Junior Class Con- gress-3; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Spanish Club-3; Baseball-1,2,3,4; Basketball- 1,2,3,4; Football-1,2,3,4, Quad-Cap- tain-4. Jack L. Vancil Prom Court Escort-4; Who’s Who Among American High School Stu- dents-3; JETS Team-3,4; First Place- Graphics-4; Pep Club-3,4; Science Club-3,4; V.I.C.A.-4. Darin Dearl Webb Homecoming Court Escort-4; Junior Class Congress-3; Pep Club-3,4; Bas- ketball-3,4; Football-3,4, All-confer- ence First Team Defensive, Second Team Offensive-4; Track-3; Academic All-American-4. John Edward Wesseln FFA-1,2,3,4; VICA-2,3,4; Rend Lake FFA Scholarship. Eddie Whitson Who’s Who Among American High School Students-4; Band-1,2; Pep Band-1,2; French Club-1; Pep Club-1; Science Club-4; Football-1; Track-1. Richard Douglas Williams Play Stage Crew-3,4; Band-1,2,3,4, Pres.-4, Quad State Band-4, John Phil- ip Sousa Award-4; Pep Band-1,2,3,4; Black Masque-2,3,4; Chorus-4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Science Club-2,3,4; SADD-3; Football-1,2,4; Track-1,2,3. Mary E. Woodside FHA-1,2; French Club-2,3; Pep Club- 1,2,3,4; Catering Unlimited-4. Candace J. Wright Play-2; Pianist at Graduation-2,3; Soci- ety of Distinguished American High School Students-1,3,4; French Nation- al Honor Society-2,3,4; French Schol- ar Bow! Team-3,4; Band-1,2,3,4; Pep Band-1,2,3; Black Masque-1,2,3,4; Chorus-3; French Club-1,2,3,4, Sec. Treas.-4; National Honor Society-4; Student Council-4; Jazz Band-2,3,4. Ginger M. Wright Black Masque-3; FHA-3,4; Pep Club- 3; SADD-4; Math Club-4. Paula Lambert receives her Valedictorian award. @ « Lisa Rice, transfer student from O'Fallon High School, whose picture was unavailable at printing of senior section THE CLASS of ‘86 1985-86 Calendar Girls - Front Row (L to R) Janet Brand, Susan Hutchings, Staci Starkweather, Kathy McKown, Rosie Brand, Bonnie Fulk. Back Row: Lisa Houghland, Dawn Lacy, Ginger Porter, Susie Mohr, Rachel Tedder, and Kelly Hawkins. Illinois Science Teachers Association SCIENCE WARD Staci Starkweather receives ISTA Award for excellence in science. Picture Above Right: Mrs. Black and the French Travel Group worked all year to finance trips to Chicago for some and Europe for others. Right: Mrs. Dailey planned to take this group of Spanish students to Mexico during the summer. Many Students Receive Awards Scholarships Alberta Kuhnert Memorial Scholarship Angie Spencer Stephanie Hill Memorial Scholarship Gary Duvardo Helen Kuykendall Memorial Scholarship Staci Starkweather Lions Club Memorial Scholarship Paula Lambert George Pinckard Scholarships Kathy McKown Paula Lambert SIU-C Foundation Scholarships Dan Grafton Gary Duvardo PCHS Faculty Education Scholarship Karla Denman Pinckneyville Elem Ed. Assoc. Lynn Ozburn Delta Theta Tau Sorority Scholarship Staci Starkweather Consol Scholarship Tara Keene Judson College Honor Scholarship Charla Boling Rend Lake Presidnet’s Scholarships Diane Bauersachs Lori Henseler Rend Lake College Scholarships John Batson - Mining Technology John Degenhardt - Auto Mechanics Mike McDonnough - Auto Mechanics Gene Opp - Auto Mechanics John Wesselin - Ag Mechanics John Degenhardt - Welding Scott Martin - Welding Ralph Loos - Arts Communications Essay Contest Veterans Scholarships Paul Hill Eric Thomas Elks Students Of The Month Paula Kellerman Paula Lambert Staci Starkweather Fred Holland Matt Mason Eric Thomas Outstanding Seniors Lori Henseler Tracy Hinds Paula Lambert Kathy McKown Staci Starkweather Eric Thomas Other Scholarships, Awards Illinois Merit Scholarships $1000 for Upper 5% of Senior Class Tracy Hinds Paula Lambert Kathy McKown Angie Spencer Staci Starkweather Eric Thomas DAR Good Citizen Award - Kat-y McKown SAR Good Cititzen Award - Eric Thomas American Legion Awards - Diane Bauersachs and Matt Mason 1986 Valedictorian Paula Lou ise Lambert 1986 Salutatorian Eric Michael Thomas Honor Students Diane Lynn Bauersachs Charla Kay Boling Lori Lynn Henseler Tracy Lynn Hinds Paula Louise Lambert Amy Kay Mathenia Katherine Marie McKown Angelia Theresa Spencer Staci Jill Starkweather Eric Michael Thomas Perfect Attendance Art Awards One Year Karla Denman Donna Giacomo Leslie Lambert Ralph Loos Eric Thomas Steve Thomas Two Years John Batson Diane Bauersachs Charla Boling Klint Hawkins Kyle Heisner Tara Keene Paula Lambert Matt Mason Angie Spencer Mary Woodside Three Years Bob Ferguson Rena Kocian Tom Odom (left) and Paul Hill had their art work displayed at the Mitchell Museum in Mr. Vernon. They are pictured with Mrs. Jean Chester, art instructor. a rd Y sect ay em ee a y 5 JETS Team - Front Row (L to R) Paula Lambert, Staci Starkweather, Tami Whitson, Paula Kellerman, Charla Boling. Back Row: Paul Jones, Jim McCrary (Second place-Graphics), Eric Thomas, Bart Ferrero, Jack Vancil (First place-Graphics), Dwayne Epplin, Mr. Ed Birkner-Sponsor. Various Awards Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics Achievement Award for Outstanding Student Performance Tracy Hinds and Paula Lambert American High School Mathematics Examination Glenn Henseler scored highest of PCHS participants; Mary Baudison, Tracy Keene, Tami Whitson tied for second place among PCHS participants. VICA Local Chapter Awards Best Mechanic - Mike Lee Mechanics Safety Award - John Degenhardt Outstanding Welder - Scott Martin Welding Safety Award - Joe Miller Underclassmen Safety Award - Tim McDonnough, Grason Little Rend Lake College Welding Contest Kim Reinhardt (left) and Mark Thompson had their photography work displayed at Scott Martin - First Place the Mitchell Museum in Mt Vernon. They are pictured with Mr. Glen Hamilton, | John Degenhardt - Fourth Place photography instructor. Rend Lake College Automotive Contest Gene Opp - Second Place John Degenhardt - Third Place More Senior Awards Mike McDonnough - Fourth Place VICA State Contest - Diesel Mechanics Scott Degenhardt - Third Illinois Stat e Scholars a org Contest - Scott Martin, Jack Marty Beltz, Paul Hill, Tracy Hinds, Steve Thomas President’s Academic Fitness Diane Bauersachs ' Amy Mathenia Charla Boling Kathy McKown Lori Henseler Angie Spencer Tracy Hinds Staci Starkweather Paula Lambert Eric Thomas Special Recognition Foreign Language Spanish - Staci Starkweather French - Kathy McKown and Candace Wright Nurse’s Aide Paula Lambert - Four Years Volunteer Service to the School Health Service as a Nurse’s Aide AAA SAS Cheerleading Kelly Hawkins - Four Years Cheerleading: Two Years JV, Two Years Varsity, 1986 SICA Cheerleading Squad Paula Przygoda - First Place in Sewing, FHA State Contest. Amy Mathenia - Four Years Cheerleading: Two Years JV, Band Awards John Philip Sousa Award - Richard Williams Outstanding Marching Bandswoman - Kathy McKown Outstanding Marching Bandsman - Fred Holland Quad State - Shon Mcintyre, Anne Williams, Amy Williams, and Rich Williams Athletics - MVP’s Football- Rusty Emling Golf - Barry Craig Volleyball - Angie Spencer Cross Country - Boy - Jason Woodside Girl - Staci Starkweather Basketball - Boy - Dwayne Epplin Girl - Staci Starkweather Wrestling - Scott Martin Track - Boy - Eric Dunn Girl - Tracy Kuhnert Baseball - Mike Isaacs Softball - Kimbra Woodside Judy Buschschulte - First Place in Cake Decorating, FHA State Contest. All-District Musicians (L to R) Amy Williams-Chorus, David Roe-Band, Amanda Modlin-Band, and Anne Williams-Band. Athletics - Other Awards Football - Rusty Emling-All-Conference, All-South, SIFCA All-Star Game, Shriner's All-Star Game; Darin Webb - All-Conference, SIFCA All-Star Game. Golf - Team Five year record 91-6, 1985 Second place Nashville Invitational, Fourth place Panther Invitational, Second place SWEC Tournament, First Place Regional, Fifth place Sectional. Gary Duvardo - All-South SICA, Desire Award, Top 50 state; Barry Craig - All-South SICA, Medalist Nashville Invite. Top 25 state; Nate Chapman - Most Improved Award. Valleyball - Missy Loos - All Conference. Cross Country - Jason Woodside - All-South. Basketball - Girls - Varsity Most Improved Mindy Hagene; JV Most Valuable - Jennifer Thompson; JV Most Improved - Leslie Voorhees; Stach Starkweather - All-Conference. Basketball - Boys - Jason Carson - All-Conference, All-South, All-State, All-Tourna- ment Benton and Carbondale Scholarship UAB, Leading Rebounder Award; Dwayne Epplin - All-Conference, All-South, All-State, All-Tournament Benton, Scholarship Quincy College; Chad Rushing - WHCO All-Star Game, Most Im- proved Player, Scholarship Rend Lake College; Steve Thomas - Most Assists and Best Defensive Player; Barry Graskewicz - Best Free Throw Percentage. Wrestling - Scott Martin - Carterville and Lawrence County Champ, All-South, IHSA Regional Champ, IHSA Sectional; Caby Hepp - IHSA Regional Champ, IHSA Sectional; Clinton Bigham - IHSA Sectional; Rusty Emling - IHSA Sectional. Track - Girls - Tracy Kuhnert - Two school records in Hurdles. Boys - Lance Jones - State Meet qualifier in shot put and discus; Nathan Homan - School record high jump. Baseball - Mike Isaacs - All-Conference; Ralph Loos - All-Conference; Greg Mor- genthaler - All-Conference Softball - Team - Second Place SWEC and Regional Tournament; Staci Stark- weather - Second Team SWEC, Desire Award; Darla Gill - Second Team SWEC, Best Defensive Award. Highest Batting Average; Janelle Kellerman - Most Im- proved Award; Missy Loos - RBI Award; Jennifer Thompson - Stolen Basic Award: Kimbra Woodside - First Team All-Conference. FFA Awards State Horse Judging Jeff Rains Kim Jenkel Leslie Lambert Michelle Jenkel District Horse Judging Kim Jenkel Michelle Jenkel Brian Bender Gaylen Greer Jeff Rains Jerry Lacy Section 24 Livestock Judging Dan Loos Gaylen Greer Jason Jenkel Brian Bender Jeff Rains Kenny Epplin Jeff Ogilvie State Livestock Judging Robert Pyatt Dan Loos Brian Bender Jason Jenkel Aaron Konkel Section 24 Dairy Judging Robert Pyatt Joe Rock Kyle McKown Stacy Hackworth Lori Rediger Section 24 Tractor Driving Brian Bender State Tractor Driving Brian Bender Livestock Show Trophy Winners Sheep Showmanship Lucille Suchomski Kyle McKown Shon McIntyre Michelle Jenkel Brian Bender Section 24 Soil Judging Gaylen Greer Jerry Lacy Brian Bender Jason Jenkel Tracy Kuhnert Aaron Konkel Kenny Epplin Dee Dee Szarek 1st. Place Team Ist. Ind. 5th. Ind. Team Member Team Member lst. Place Team 1st. Ind. 3rd. Ind. Team Member Team Member Team Member Alternate 1st. Place Team 1st. Ind. 2nd. Ind. 3rd. Ind. Team Member Team Member Alternate Alternate Blue Ribbon Team Blue Ribbon Blue Ribbon Red Ribbon Red Ribbon White Ribbon 4th. Place Team 3rd. Ind. Team Member Team Member Team Member Team Member 1st. Ind. 15th. Ind. Champion Steer Horse Best Of Show Horse Showmanship Tractor Operator lst Place Team 2nd Ins. 5th Ind. 7th Ind. Team Member Team Member Alternate Alternate Alternate FFA Kubota Endurance Run Brian Bender Eric Dunn Dwayne Epplin Aaron Konkel Matt Mason 1st Place Relay Team Section 24 Parliamentary Procedure 1st. Place Team Brian Bender 1st. Place Floor Member Diane Bauersachs Ist. Place Secretary Jason Jenkel 2nd. Place Chairman Jeff Rains 5th. Place Floor Member Michelle Jenkel 6th. Place Floor Member District V Parliamentary Procedure 8th. Place Team Brian Bender 2nd. Place Floor Member Diane Bauersachs Jason Jenkel Jeff Rains Michelle Jenkel Secretary Chairman Floor Member Floor Member Section 24 Public Speaking Contest Gaylen Greer 1st. Place Ind. Extemporaneous Jeff Rains 3rd. Place Ind. Prepared Doug Bruns 4th. Place Ind. Creed Speaking District V Public Speaking Contest Extemporaneous Gaylen Greer State FFA Degrees Aaron Konkel Diane Bauersachs Rend Lake - SIU Computer Contest Brian Bender Gaylen Greer Jason Jenkel Charlene Greer Derek Jenkel Section 24 Farm Management Brian Bender Gaylen Greer Jason Jenkel Charlene Greer Derek Jenkel Section 24 Ag. Mechanics Surveying, Brian Bender Electricity, Gaylen Greer Carpentry, Aaron Konkel Welding, Dan Loos Ag. Power, John Wesseln Section 24 Crops Judging Scott Opp Dwayne Epplin Brian Thomas Chad Rushing Gene Opp Don Kroll Brian Bender 4th. Place Team Team Member Team Member Team Member Alternate Alternate 1st. Place Team 1st. Ind. 2nd. Ind. 3rd. Ind. Team Member Team Member lst. Place Team 2nd. Place Ist. Place 1st. Place Ist. Place 2nd. Place 2nd Place Team 1st. Ind. 7th. Ind. 8th. Ind. Team Member Team Member Alternate Alternate National FFA Convention Kansas City, Missouri American Farmer Recipients Doug Bauersachs Raymond Baudison Section 24 Foundation Awards Student Aaron Konkel Diane Bauersachs Gaylen Greer Aaron Konkel Jason Jenkel Diane Bauersachs Gene Opp Lucile Suchomski Brian Bender Kenny Epplin Tracy Kuhnert Shon Mcintyre Gene Opp Jeff Rains Lucile Suchomski Tina Morganthaler Dee Dee Szarek Project Area Star Agri-Businessman Star Farmer Ag. Electrification Ag. Processing Beef Production Cereal Grain Prod. Diversified Crop Prod. Diversified Livestock .Prod. Feed Grain Production Forage Crop Production Fruit And Veg. Prod. Horse Proficiency Oil Crop Production Placement Ag Prod. Poultry Sheep Production Specialty Animal Prod. Swine Production WE DID IT! x KKK KR KR KKK KKK KK KX Se ction District xX X KKM MRK OK Opposite Page: 1 0 POE ANE w Seniors load the bus for the trip to Six Flags. . Freshmen girls look forward to the trip home from FHA State Convention at Springfield. Mr. Singer’s woodworking students show off their project, pallets made for the local ambulance service. Jason Carson limps out a dance on someone’s too short crutches Many couples enjoy this slow dance during prom. . Jimmie Joslin and Philip Kellerman work on the top of the wall prom decorations. his Page: . Many students packed the gym for the Heart Fund Dance. Tracy Kuhnert ponders the track meet’s action. Senior Fashion Merchandising students model the latest fashions. . An “ambitious’’ group of Catering students relax during their restaurant visit in Carbondale. . Amy Williams’ singing and Anne’s playing combine for a top act in the Heart Fund Variety Show. 155 Opposite Page: 1. Paper and glue and plenty of ingenuity bring Sean Lukes to 2 3 4. 5 6 Th 1 this “point” in Art Class. . “Hey!” Stephanie Rensi and Fred Holland enjoy the Heart Fund Dance. . Paul Hill strums a rather flat tune on his state-of-the-art, one-of-a-kind, papier-mache project guitar. A “sign of the times” for the Sectional-bound basketball Panthers. . FHA members slowly stroll to the buses after the February long weekend State Conference in Springfield. . Jeff Owen fires up the crowd with his Heart Fund Variety Show number. is page: . Ralph Loos and Mike Chapman display proper etiquette on Food Service's visit to the Carbondale Holiday Inn restau- rant. . Mr. Brewer maintains control in Thomas Gym lobby while James Spurgeon and Brett Silbe plan their next move. . Togetherness is the key for this junior group after p.e. . Chris Grimm doesn’t live up to her name as she and Dana Rice head for their next class. . Seats are hard to come by in Thomas Gym as the bands from Chester and Sparta join us for the annual Tri-City Band Festival in March. - 7 oh n penesigiteye Pa N : ; eal i! : ; 4 wa: A al —- Senior boys gather on a nearby lawn for one last picture together. 4 Mrs. Hoeinghaus’ Advanced Child Care class enjoyed hosting children for story time, play time and treats. The Marching Panthers kept in good shape all year in anticipation of their trip to Disney World in June. ees ie ¥% i, = The second semester began, and further “Changes” were evident. A change in the slate of federal holidays meant another day off from school as Martin Luther King’s birthday was noted in January. Also on the national scene, a tragic change in the heretofore successful Space Shuttle missions was the January 28th explosion of Challenger and the deaths of the seven astro- nauts aboard, including ‘‘Schoolteacher in Space’’ Christa McAu- liffe. “School reform” was the general term given to many changes in education across the state of Illinois. Much talk about consoli- dation of small school districts resulted in many meetings and much uproar among people in small communities like ours, and the negative feeling was expressed and felt so strongly that state legislators soon dropped the political “hot potato” and relaxed early, tough restrictions, at least for this election year. At school, ‘Dream Team’’ and ‘“‘March Madness” T-shirts changed the attire of many students. Seniors turned in color pictures for the yearbook, a change from last year, as the class’ fund-raising efforts paid off. Winter passed without the use of a single snow day, so a week off at Easter was enjoyed by students and faculty alike. April brought hot, dry weather usually reserved for May; “Sams’’ made the fashion scene, and when the rains came in May, it seemed that two months had been reversed. May brought Prom and a change in the Senior Trip as class members journeyed to Six Flags for Senior Night. Another change occurred as Senior Athletic Awards were given out in an auditorium ceremony rather than an All-Sports Banquet as in years past. The usual collection of May activities-picnics, final meetings and recognition presentations-all passed by as seniors noted the change in events as the last time they would participate in them as high school students. A locker clean-up afternoon was held on the Friday before the last week of school. Baccalaureate was held at First Baptist Church as in past years, despite some discussion of changing it, and final exams were given on Tuesday and on shortened days Wednesday and Thursday in a week already abbreviated by the Monday Memorial Day holiday. Friday brought a graduation practice in the morning, then Commencement that evening for the smallest class in many years at PCHS, and all of the changes of the year and through the high school years gave way to the many changes in life yet to be experienced by the members of the class of 1986. Our four years at PCHS have quickly passed and our senior year seems to have passed the quickest. We have seen many CHANGES take place during the past four years, As the senior editors we hope this yearbook is as great as we hoped it would be! We would like to thank our Co-Advisors-Mr. Daniel Herbst and Mr. Glen Hamilton-and the yearbook photographers who helped us to make this yearbook as special as the memories it holds: Senior Editors: Charla Boling Fred..Holland Paula Kellerman Amy Mathenia Eric Thomas ae Seni F ; N =. ‘egg ; ee | | , .s r 4 , Rela