Rend Lake College - Tarn Yearbook (Ina, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1977 volume:

REND LAKE COLLEGE INA, ILLINOIS 62846 INTRODUCTION 4 STUDENT LIFE ....8 SPECIAL EVENTS 22 SPORTS 48 ORGANIZATIONS ..64 AJ SmA m D FACULTY 78 INDIVIDUALS 122 ADVERTISEMENTS 160 INDEX 176 Man was not meant to be locked into a room,, never to see the outside world. The human mind was not meant to be wasted. It is the growth of mind and spirit to learn and absorb new things. But for the person who has the opportunity to reach out of that room for knowledge and receive it, this is the natural. It is natural for the student to learn for the mind is naturally inquisitive. At Rend Lake College the students exist in a constant state of the natural 0 jMHHM To blowing out a bit of Count Basie. . . from studying living organisms. . . 6 To overhauling a car or growing crops the student is experiencing. The experience is really what it ' s all about The learning experience is actually a natural trip What could be better than getting high on education? S TUDENT LIFE I 1 14 15 16 A 18 19 LM1 «! 21 SPECIAL EVENTS Black-Outs The annual Black-Outs Variety Show was held on September 18, 1976 in the college theatre . This year twenty acts were formed to raise money for the Black-Outs Scholarships. The scholarships , given to two freshman students, will be presented this Spring in honor of Mrs. Kathleen Kelley and Mr. Jim Yates, who have recently retired from the Rend Lake College staff. Jim Saunders sings Lay me down and Roll Me Out to Sea ' Instructor Courtney Cox plays with the RLC Jazz Band. A modern day little red riding hood with Brent Lappin and Lea Anne Eubanks 24 PROGRAM Starting to Fall Feelings ' ' The Way We Were Let ' s Charleston Who ' s On First Can ' t Help Lovin ' That Man of Mine Dorsey Medley Polynesian Dance Coal Miner ' s Tatoo Mexican Dreams Autumn Leaves Updated Fairy Tales Have You Never Been Mellow An Old Fashioned Medley ' ' Lay Me Down and Roll Me Out to Sea Bassie Straight Ahead All or Nothing at All Cute Mike Avery and Group Dr. Travis Martin Leslie Cox Brent Lappin, Lea Anne Eubanks Alan Wilson, Mike Shreves Jan Hutson Jack Musgrave Donna Spangler Dale Mason Mike Shreves, Pam McBride Julian Levesque Black-Outs Company Becky Mattingly Alan Wilson, Teresa Davis, Mike Shreves, Julie Hart Jim Saunders RLC Jazz Band RLC Jazz Band , and Leslie Cox Mike Shreves n Wilson and Mike Shreves do the classic Who ' s On First ' Co-Hams Cohams sing an Old Fashioned Medley. Jan Hutson At Hannakuh, Anne presents her parents with some hom ' emade gifts On November 12 and 13 , the Rend Lake College Fine Arts Department presented the dramatic production of The Diary of Anne Frank, a dramatization by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. The play follows the adventures and anxieties of Jewish refugees hiding in a tiny attic in Nazi occupied Amsterdam during World War II . It centers on Anne , a thirteen year old adolescent who, even though she ' s cooped up for over two years in a tiny attic, experiences the joys and frustrations of growing up. Under the direction of Fred Vallowe , an RLC graduate, The Diary of Anne Frank enjoyed a huge success. Mrs. VanDann screams at the loss of her most prized possession. Margot tries to make do in the tiny attic. 26 Anne writes her most personal thoughts in her diary . REND LAKE COLLEGE THEfi presents Friday and Saturday, November 12 13, 1976 8:15 P. M. IN THE LITTLE THEATRE ON CAMPUS Meip and Mr. Krahler, the refugees lifeline. Mr. VanDann contemplates his plight with Mrs. VanDann and Peter sitting nearby. THE YEAR OF THE SNOW 28 I ! 29 The gangsters, in disguise, call in to check with the boss. CAST OF CHARACTERS ' FRED GRAHAM HARRY TREVOR LOIS LANE RALPH LILLI VANESSI HATTIE DOORMAN PAUL BILL CALHOUN FIRST GANGSTER SECOND GANGSTER HARRISON HOWELL TOM NANCE STEVE JOINER SHERI HOBBS (12, 13) GLENDA TROUT (19, 20) MARK DYEL BEVERLY WALKER (12, 13) BEKI MATTINGLY (19, 20) CINDY HODGE ROGER SMITH JEFF MOORE MITCH FULFORD TOM WINSTON KEVIN MARTIN LARRY LEWIS 30 TAMING OF THE SHREW PLAYERS GREMIO ALAN WILSON HORTENSIO MARK CRAIG LUCENTIO MITCH FULFORD BIANCA SHERI HOBBS (12, 13) GLENDA TROUT (19, 20) KATE BEVERLY WALKER (12, 13) BEKI MATTINGLY (19, 20) PETRUCHIO TOM NANCE CHORUS AND DANCERS GRETA GARBO, LISA VANHORN, ANN WOOLEY, SARAH JONES, JANE HENSCHEN , BECKY RANDALL, LYNNMABRY, MARINEL DEVARD , JOANN RAUBACK , KAREN BAKER, DALE BAKER, TERESA DAVIS, TOM MICK, BRENT LAPPIN, DAVID DENT. Fred (Tom Nance) and Lilli (Bev Walker) talk about the old days. Lilli (Beki Mauingly) sings about her former husband, Fred Kiss Me Kate , a Cole Porter musical , was presented in the RLC Little Theatre on March 12, 13, and 19, 20. Cheryl Foley and Keith Drayton, both PvLC instructors , directed the production with Suzy Wooley and Donna Spangler helping with the Choreography . The Musical comedy, revolving around a Shakespearean theatre group , concerns Fred Graham, his fiery ex-wife, Lilli Vanessi and a new play which they have come together to stage. An I.O.U. , two whacky gangsters, a flirty chorus girl and her jealous boyfriend, all combined to make Kiss Me Kate a very enjoyable and successful show. Bianca (Glenda Trout) and her suitors (Mitch Fulford, Alan Wilson and Mark Craig) sing about Bianca ' s perfect match. 31 Honors Day The talent and ability of R.L.C. students is exhibited in a wide variety of areas. Each year an Honors Day is set aside to recognize these students. Many departments and organizations give awards to the outstanding students in their respective area . 32 The American Red Cross Bloodmobile visited the RLC campus twice this past year, once on October 27 and again on March 16. Wayne Arnold, the faculty co-ordinator, set up the gym for the Red Cross and, with the help of his health classes, dis- tributed pledge cards to students and faculty. Such efforts produced a record amount of blood given at the college . ISB9B REND LAKE CO LEGE 33 Collegiate Choir The Rend Lake College Collegiate Choir and Brass Ensemble traveled to Washington D.C. last May to perform on the elipse in front of the White House on Memorial Day. The choir was one of two groups picked to represent the State of Illinois. Choir Members include: FRONT ROW, L-R: Larry D. Phifer, Director and Cheryl Foley, Narrator. 2nd ROW, L-R: Hyla Farthing, Elaine Galloway, Sheila McMahon, Ju dy Cole, Beki Mattingly, Sarah Jones, Barbara Bugle, Greta Garbo. 3rd ROW, L-R: Lori Fields, Teresa Davis, Beverly Waler, Sheri Hobbs, Sara Partridge, Cindy Hodge, Jane Hinschen, Lisa Rhodes. 4th ROW, L-R: Kevin Martin, Dave Biby, Stephen Pitrowski, Tom Mick, Alan Wilson, Pete Harris, Mark Craig. 5th ROW, L-R: John McGill, Rob Dycus, Gary Arnold, Charles Pendell, Dan Reynolds, Mitch Fulford, Mike Avery. 34 On Memorial Day, 1976, the Rend Lake College Collegiate Choir travelled to Washington D.C. to sing on the Elipse near the White House in conjunction with the National Park Service Bicentennial Concerts. The choir, accompanied by a Brass Ensemble , was one of two groups picked to represent the state of Illinois during the bicentennial year string of outdoor concerts. The choir left from Mt. Vernon by bus and travelled to Washington where they spent two hectic days trying to see all the sights of the nations capitol. On Monday, Memorial Day, they performed on the Elipse and then were escorted on a private tour of the White House . Upon returning home, the choir and brass ensemble recorded their concert through the courtesy of MCA records. ■I I This year six Rend Lake College students received recognition in the 1977 edition of Who ' s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges. The students were selected by a campus nominating committee in recognition of their outstanding abilities in the areas of scholarship, leadership, and service. Gary Arnold Laura Stewart Chuck Eckert 36 [LI Kelly Mumbower 37 The talent of the RLC art students was exhibited in the lobby of the theater throughout the year . An early American coverlets display was also ; l f held this year and enjoyed by many area residents . GRENDEL A tree painting by David Gallo 38 Another drawing by Julie Johnson i 39 Music abounded at Rend Lake College this year whether you went in for the formal concerts , performed by such groups as The RLC Collegiate Choir (TOP) , a little outdoor music to pass the time between classes (CENTER) or an informal concert by the RLC Jazz Band in the Student Center (BOTTOM). mi v Terri Samuels and Kelly Mumbower were chosen as the Student Achievers for the 1976-77 school year . ' Winners of the Student Achievement Recognition Program competition, held each year at Rend Lake College, are selected as the students who have made the most noteworthy progress toward their career goals and have shown outstanding leadership qualities through participation in campus and com- munity activities. Competition is held on the local, regional, and state levels. A $100 award is given to each winner in 48 local competition levels. The two winners from each of the six districts receive $250 . The district winners will be judged by a three man panel and the two state wide winners will then receive $1,000 each. 42 14- Vince Mitchell, of Enfield, was chosen as this years Outstanding Agriculture Student. He was chosen on the basis of academic performance, interest and cooperation with faculty and students. Shown above are Bob Brown, BASF Wyndotte Corp.; Leavell Swink, RLC instructor; Mitchell, Dr. Ken LaSalle, Dean of Instruction; and Dan Keeley, District Manager, BASF Wyndotte Corp., sponsors of the first annual agriculture banquet. Cheryl Stafford was chosen this year as the Outstanding Secretarial Science Student of Rend Lake College and was awarded a plaque for her accomplishments. Making the presentation are Mrs. Gela Goin and Mrs. Imogene Ansorge. 43 A new musical group was formed this year at RLC. The Vocal Minority, a choral group composed of eight RLC students and a small back-up group, sing mostly pop arrangements by recent composers. The group sang at many area activities, including the area Senior Citizens picnic at the lake, and it also performed at the annual Spring Choral Concert. This pop group rounds out the choral depart- ment at RLC, which includes the RLC Collegiate Choir, and the area Com- munity Chorus. The Vocal Minority members are, BOTTOM: Patti Eater, Gary Arnold, Mike Avery, Alan Wilson, and Mike Shreves. MIDDLE: Teresa Davis and Sarah Jones and Beki Mattingly, TOP. 44 4 5 47 SPORTS 49 Baseball The RLC Baseball Warriors started their Fall schedule on Sept. 13 against Shawnee College. With 8 returning lettermen and Coach McClure ' s recruiting, the Warriors put together a well balanced team . The Warriors placed third in the Conference with a 13 and 7 record and placed 2 players on the all conference team. These players were Jack Smith, pitcher, and Chris Valentine, first baseman. This Spring the Warriors are looking forward to a good season, a trip to Florida, and are determined to win the state tournament. Coach Mike McClure WARRIORS TEAM MEMBERS ARE, FIRST ROW: Doug Caldwell, Ron Bracken, Bill Dickenson, Tom Brown, Dennis Cox, Dick Garret, Dave Scott, Kevin Hutson, Wayne Schmitt, Jack Smith, Keven Higgins. SECOND ROW: Coach McClure, Rob Raney, Martin Wagner, Doyle Miller, Jay Sandusky, Neal Sluder, Jhris Valentine, John Klein, Wayne Middleton, Dave Boldt, Phil Thompson, Kelly Mumbower. 50 WARRIORS TEAM MEMBERS ARE, FIRST ROW: Danell Williams, Rob Raney, Steve Crane, Rick Basso, Mark Hefner, lack Smith, Dave Scott, Jody Gaunt, Steve Fulkerson. SECOND ROW: Coach Mike McClure, Kelly Mumbower, Doyle Miller, Jim Hammers, Chris Valentine, Frank Romani, Martin Wagner, Scott Griffin. Basketball The Rend Lake College basketball Warriors met all that was expected of them as they continued to improve their playing as the season progressed . Facing an extremely tough schedule, which included facing four teams rated in the top ten nationally , the Warriors pulled out the big games to end the season as co-champs of the Southern Illinois College Conference. This year the Warriors also hosted the Sectional Tournament of Region IV . T The Rend Lake College Warriors STANDING left to right: Assistant Coach John Kretz, Mel Doggan, Hugh Moore, Willie Jones, Jeff Wilson, Jim Bybee, Chris Benetti, Gary Hutchcraft, Coach Jim Waugh. SEATED, left to right: Chuck Doty, Jay Sandusky, Ron Stanart, Eric Forby, Jack Smith, Lany Cockrum , Kevin Rose . 54 PT C TFAM THFY l u UdllVlllc ol (J c Ol npv 61 79 1 z ond wnee 84 04 Q8 yo oi . 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The camp provides a week of instruction in outdoor living skills as well as developing an appreciation of the environment. Student Sports ORGANIZATIONS 65 ' w 1 Pressing Times The Pressing Times is the RLC newspaper. It covers all the college news and serves as a forum for student and faculty opinion. PRESSING TIMES LaSafie fills dean position 66 LJk STAFF Editor Danny Tennant Assistant Editor Sharon Heil Sports Editor Chuck Doty Feature Editor Terrie Samuels Advertising Bob George, Cathy Chambliss Circulation Becky Harvey Reporters Melissa Outland Shelia McMahon Ron Stanart Typists Donna Mitchell Jean Page Advisor Dr. Evelyn Claxton 67 68 STAFF Editors Alan Wilson Darryl Barker Julie Johnson Special Events Alan Wilson Nancy Loman Sports Jane Porter Organizations Kim Scroggins Denise Osborn Administration and Faculty Alan Wilson Sheri Snider Individuals Julie Johnson Dona Austin Advertisements Jim Saunders Alan Wilson Photography Darryl Barker Richard Barber Alan Wilson Typing Sheri Snider Assistants Ruth Freidinger Lynda Gowler Joni Coli Barbara Whisenhunt Advisor Vincent C. Cain Ill .1 Student Senate SEATED: David Dent, Carol Kabat, Kelly Mumbower, Treasurer. STANDING: Roy Kretz, Wendy Andros, Vice President, Laura Stewart, President, Karen Davenport, Secretary, and Beckie Kimmel. Not pictured are Mike McHaney and Mike Shreves. The Student Senate is sponsored by Robert Graham, Dean of Student Services. The Senate is responsible for allocating the activity fee each semester. They provide such services as sponsoring dances , speakers , and making purchases for the Student Center. 70 Basic Brothers and Sisters in Christ is a nondenominational Christian organization sponsored by the Southern Baptist Convention . Activities include leading revivals and group Bible study . They also attended a fall convention at SIU Edwardsville and a spring convention at Bloomington . They are sponsoring three summer missionaries: Gary Arnold and Beki Mattingly in Illinois and Kara Beth Neal in Maryland . Student Education Association The purpose of the Student Education Association is to help students gain a better understanding of education and to assist them in becoming teachers. The club ' s sponsor is Imogene Book. The officers are: Shirley Clark , President , Barbara Whisenhunt, Vice President, Jo Marlow , Secretary , Jan Page , Treasurer and Linda Dawson, Publicity Chairman. The SEA sponsored the used book sale , guest speakers , a Christmas party for children of Faculty members , and a Thanksgiving dinner at which the officers were initiated by the State SIEA president . Scholarships were awarded to Jo Marlow and Barbara Whisenhunt . 72 Designers ' First Addition Designers ' First Addition is a new organization on the Rend Lake College campus. Its purpose is to promote the technical and professional aspects of interior design. The Designers ' First Addition has been a very active club this year in presenting displays of their talents to the college community. The officers are: Ron Goodman, President; Ginger Hood, Vice President; Shiela Bloom, Secretary; Sue Whitsitt, Treasurer; Janet Aired, Advisor. 73 m 1 Young Democrats 74 The purpose of Young Democrats is to stir political interest in RLC students . They put up posters and distribute bumper stickers to make students aware of the candidates and their issues . Chuck Eckert and Mike McHaney were active in winning votes for their candida- tes. cm Circle K The Circle K is a newly formed organization which is a branch of the Kiwanis Club , a community service organization . Phi Theta Kappa PTK is an honor society for American Junior Col- leges. It recognizes those students who achieve above a 3.5 grade point average. One of the ser- vices provided by PTK is the annual presentation of the Most Distinguished Education Award. Dr. Richard Doherty received this award for 1975- 1976. Officers from L-R are: Jean Page, Nolene Bond, and Gayla Eubanks. 75 II I RLC Association of Community College Agriculture The RLC Association of Community College Agriculture is a state oriented organization. A dinner was held on March 31, at Rend Lake College at which the state organization leaders were present. Awards were given to outstanding members. 9M- I HI I ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY Board of Trustees The Rend Lake College Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected by the district ' s citizens and one student member elected by the student body . The Board of Trustees has fiscal responsibility for and establishes policies which govern the college. This year ' s board members are: Mr. Carlton Apple, Chairman; Dr. Allen Y. Baker, Vice Chairman; Mrs. Marie Simmons, Secretary; Mr. Joe McClure; Mr. B. B. Connaway; Dr. Clyde Funkhouser; Dr. Richard Simpson; and Charles Eckert, Student Member. Mr. Carlton Appl 80 83 41 Dean of Instruction Dr. Kenneth LaSalle joined the college in January 1977, bringing with him a wealth of experience and congeniality to be used by Rend Lake College. His genuine concern for Rend Lake College and its functions has gained him affection and admiration of the administration, faculty and student body . PRESSING TIMES Salle fills dean position Admin is tra tors Robert Graham, Dean of Student Services Mark Kern, Dean of Community Services B. J. Witunski, Business Manager and Treasurer Ardell Kimmel, Dean of Vo-Tech Mike McClure , Coordinator of Early School Leaver Program Thomas Burke , Director of Robert Webb , Director of Physical Plant Scott Mones, Public Information Officer Supportive Staff Betty Ann Ward , Counselor Imogene Book , Director of Library Barbara Tomek, Counselor David Patton, Director of Audio-Visual The Campus Favorites Mrs. Glenda Atkins, Housekeeper Mrs . Doris Simmons , Nurse Mrs. Helen Kite, Housekeeper Mrs. Helen Wood, Housekeeper Secretarial and Clerical Staff Marcia Dill , Secretary to the President Joann Rauback, Affirmative Action Officer Sue Upchurch, Secretary to the Dean of Instruction Janette Aaron, Bookkeeper Rosemary Carries , Assistant to the Business Manager Betty Griffith, Receptionist Elliott Bevis, Copy Service 93 95 J Fine Arts and Communications J 100 101 Dr. Richard Doherty, History Instructor Max Brandon, Political Science Instructor Judson DeWitt, Psychology Instructor Eleanor Hall , Sociology Instructor Vincent Cain , History Instructor Gary Tucker, Criminal Justice Instructor Gela Goin, Secretarial Science Instructor Imogene Ansorge , Secretarial Science Instructor 103 Science, Health, Cosmetology, an Physical Education Ed Kownacki, Chairman of the Science, Health, Cosmetology and Physical Education Department Lora Delaney , Nursing Instructor Karen Muench, Nursing Instructor Shirley McHaney, Nursing Instructor Janet Ray , Nursing Instructor Shirley Yeargin , Nursing Instructor Sandra Van Cleve , Nursing Instructor Wayne Arnold , Physical Education Instructor Jim Waugh, Physical Education Instructor Virginia Robinson , Cosmetology Instructor 109 1 Agriculture, Automotive, Architecture I Dr. Kenneth LaSalle , Acting 1 1 1 Carroll Turner, Agriculture Instructor Terry Clark, Agriculture Instructor Douglas Leeck, Agriculture Instructor Jack Greer, Automotive Instructor Maurice Kirsch, Automotive Instructor Francis Lentz, Automotive Instructor Mining Department Bradley Evilsizer, Chairman of the Mining Department Jim Spiller, Mining Instructor Charles Bender, Mining Instructor Jack Musgrave , Mining Instructor Charles Foster, Mining Instructor John Mitchell , Mining Instructor Gary Wade , Mining Instructor David Ellingsworth , Mining Instructor 120 121 INDIVIDUALS Nancy Bennett Robin Bennett Sharon Bergbower J. David Bigham 127 130 Kathy DeStefano Dean Dickerson James Dodson John Dolan Tammy Dorris Tammy Dozier Dana Dudley Cynthia Dunn Patricia Eater Charles Ecken Marjorie Flanagan Linda Ford Ruth Freidinger John Fieri mBHI Anthony Fontana Mary Frasier Peggy French Mitch Fulford Eva Furlow Elaine Galloway Billie D. Garrett 133 Arthur Gasser Cynthia Gentry Donna Gesell Rhonda Giacomo Robert Gielow Leslie Gill Brenda Gobtop Lynda Gowler Michael Green Beverly Greenwalt 134 ill I 137 Tina Hampton Robin Hannam Randall Hargett Elizabeth Harrison Janice Hutson Cathy Jacobs Thalia Jelley Rhonda Jenkins Julia Johnson Paula Johnson Rhonda Johnson Angela Jones Juanita Jones Sarah Jones n Janice Maloney Barbara Mann Kathy Mansell Phyllis Maragni 143 Vince Mitchell Mary Mitsdarffer Christina More Donald Morgan David Morris Ann Mulkey Kelly Mumbower Kara Beth Neal David Neiswinger Sally Norris ■ Hi! 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HAYMAN 175 INDEX 77 A Aaron, Janette 91 Abernathy, Tammy 124 Allen, Kandace 124 Allen, Kathy 124 Aired, Janet 73, 99 Anderson, Cynthia 124 Anderson, Nancy 124 Andros, Wendy 70, 124 Ansorge , Imogene 43 , 103 Apple, Carlton 80 Archer, Robert 124 Armes, Terry 124 Arnold, Gary 34, 36, 44, 124 Arnold, Wayne 108 Atkins, Glenda 89 A tkins, Theresa 124 Austin, Dona 124 Auten, Karen 124 Avery, Michael 34, 44, 125 B Baker, Allen 80, 81 Baker, Mark 125 Barber, Richard 125 Barker, Juanita 125 Barnard, Gregg 125 Basso, Cathy 125 Basso, Rick 52 Beaty, Elizabeth 125 Beaty, Nancy 125 Beaty, Sharon 125 Beever, Patricia 125 Belva, Jan 95 Bender, Charles 117 Benetti, Chris 54, 125 Bennett, Bobbi 125 Bennett, Nancy 126 Bennett, Robin 126 Bergbower, Sharon 126 Bevis, Elliott 91 Biby, Dave 34 Bigham, David 126 Bishop, Daniel 126 Blades, Kimberly 126 Bloom, Sheila 73, 126 Boldt, David 50, 126 Bond, Nolene 75, 126 Book, Imogene 88 Bourque, Mary 126 Bowers, Linda 126 Boyd, Faye 126 Bracken, Ronald 50 Bradley, Linda 127 Brandon, Max 102 Brien, Jacque 127 Briggs, Betty 127 Brown, Richard 127 Brown, Thomas 50, 127 Bruno, Fred 111 Bruno, Joany 127 Brunty, Joseph 127 Bugle, Barbara 34 Burke , Darleen 127 Burke, Thomas 86 Burkett, Nancy 127 Burnett, Karen 127 Burns, Cynthia 127 Bybee, James 54, 127 Byram, David 128 c Cain, Vincent 102 Caldwell, Douglas 50, 128 Campbell, Cary 128 Campbell, Larry 128 Campbell, Valerie 128 Capps, David 128 Carlton, June 128 Carlton, Steven 128 Carnes, Rosemary 91 Carter, Phyllis 93 Cessna, Mary 128 Chambliss, Sue 128 Champ, Farla 128 Champ, Mindy 128 Clark, Judy 129 Clark, Shirley 72, 129 Clark, Terry 112 Claxton, Evelyn 98 Clover, Cheryl 129 Cochran, Susan 129 Cockrum, Larry 54, 129 Cole, Judy 34 Colle, Joni 129 Connaway, B. B. 80 Connaway, Michele 129 Conner, Cheryl 129 Cooley, Helma 129 Coop, Mark 129 Corbin, Judy 129 Cornelius, Tina 129 Cox, Courtney 24 Cox, Dennis 50 Cox, Leslie 92 Craig, Mark 31, 34 Crane, Steve 52 Crawford, Orville 130 Cunitz, Brenda 130 Cusumano, Rex 130 178 D F Dare, Brenda 130 Dare, Jim 119 Darnell, Hazel 130 Darnell, Larry 130 Davenport, Karen 58, 70, 130 Davis, Teresa 34, 44, 130 Dawson, Linda 72, 130 Deaton, Deborah 130 Deaton, Lee Ann 130 Delaney, Lora 106 Dent, David 70, 130 Dent, Ronald 131 Dasch, Kent 131 DeStefano, Kathy 131 DeWitt, Judson 102 Dickenson, William 50 Dickerson, Dean 131 Dill, Marcia 90 Dodson, James 131 Doggan, Melvin 54 Doherty, Richard 102 Dolan, John 131 Dorris, Tammy 131 Doty, Charles 54 Dozier, Tammy 131 Drayton, Keith 97 Dressel, Floyd 98 Dudley, Dana 131 Dulaney, Polly 93 Dunn, Cynthia 131 Dycus, Rob 34 E Eater, Patricia 44, 131 Eckert, Charles 36, 74, 80, 131 Edwards, Kevin 132 Elledge, Cretia 132 Ellingsworth, David 118 Elliott, Marilea 93 Ellis, Scott 132 Elliston, Marvla 132 Engelmann, Antoinette 132 Estes, Eugene 105 Eubanks, Gayla 75, 132 Eubanks, Leaanne 24, 132 Eubanks, Mary 93 Eubanks, Rhonda 132 Evilsizer, Bradley 116 Farthing, Hyla 34 Fenton, Herbi 132 Ferguson, Kathy 132 Fields, Lori 34 Fisher, Joan 132 Fitzpatrick, Brian 132 Flanagan, Marjorie 133 Fieri, John 133 Foley, Cheryl 31, 34, 97 Foley, Myron 100 Fontana, Anthony 133 Forby , Eric 54 Ford, Debra 133 Ford, Linda 133 Foster, Charles 118 Franklin, Robert 114 Frasier, Mary 133 Freidinger, Ruth 133 French, Peggy 133 Fulford, Mitch 31, 34, 133 Fulkerson, Steve 52 Funkhouser, Clyde 80 Furlow, Eva 133 G Galloway, Elaine 34, 133 Garbo, Greta 34 Garrett, Billie D. 133 Garret, Dick 50 Gasser, Arthur 134 Gaunt, Jody 52 Gentry, Cynthia 134 Gesell, Donna 134 Giacomo, Rhonda 134 Gielow, Robert 134 Gill, Leslie 134 Gobtop, Brenda 134 Goin, Gela 43, 103 Goodman, Ronald 73 Gowler, Lynda 134 Grace, Cynthia 134 Graddy, Cindy 134 Graham , Robert 85 Green, Michael 134 Greenwalt, Beverly 134 Greer, Jack 114 Grewe, Rodney 135 Griffin, Bonita 135 Griffin, Scott 52 Griffith, Betty 91 Griffith, Idalla 135 Guerrero, Henry 135 179 Gum, Douglas 135 Guyton, Rosalyn 92 H Haas, David 135 Hackworth, Cathy 135 Hale, Brenda 135 Hale, Jeffrey 135 Hall, Eleanor 102 Hall, Mark 135 Hall, Rita 135 Hamilton, Norma 135 Hammers, James 52 Hampton, Tina 138 Hannam, Robin 138 Hargett, Randall 138 Harris, Pete 34 Harrison, Elizabeth 138 Harvey, Becky 138 Hastings, Tonya 138 Hatcher, Aria 138 Hawkins, Reuben 111 Hawthorne, Toi 138 Hays, Valerie 138 Heaton, Richard 105 Heck, Jeffrey 138 Hefner, Mark 52 Heil, Sharon 138 Henk, Lora 139 Henrey, Andrea 95 Herbert, Betty 94 Herzing, Michael 139 Heugel, Eva 139 Hicks, William 139 Higgins, Kevin 50 Higginson, Bruce 139 Hill, Cynthia 58, 139 Hill, Joann 139 Hill, Karen 139 Hinschen, Jane 34 Hirons, Jill 139 Hobbs, Sheri 34 Hodge, Cindy 34 Hodge, Wayne 139 Hoffman, Jennifer 58 Hogue, Bradford 139 Hollensbe, Heidi 139 Hood , Ginger 73 Hunter, Elizabeth 139 Hutchcraft, Gary 54 Hutson, Janice 25, 140 Hutson, Kevin 50 Jacobs, Cathy 140 Jelley, Thalia 140 Jenkins, Rhonda 140 Jester, Joann 140 Johnson, Christalyn 140 Johnson, Julie 140 Johnson, Paula 140 Johnson, Rhonda 140 Jones, Angela 140 Jones, Juanita 140 Jones, Sarah 34, 44, 140 Jones, Sarah 141 Jones, Tim 141 Jones, Willie 54 K Kabat, Carol 70, 141 Karcher, Kent 141 Kash, Jeffrey 141 Kauffman, Steve 141 Keen, Regenia 141 Kelley , James 141 Kelly, Joseph 141 Kennedy, Leesa 141 Kern, Mark 85 Kimmel, Ardell 86 Kimmel, Beckie 70 Kirsch, Maurice 114 Kite, Helen 89 Klein, John 50 Kolojeski, Susan 97 Kovach, Glenn 141 Kownacki, Ed 104 Kretz, John 54, 56 Kretz, Roy 70, 141 Krzyzanoski, Diane 141 Kuba, Stephen 142 I Lambert, Lisa 142 Lampley, Jane 142 Lance , Richard 142 Lane, Lee 142 Lane, Peggy 142 Lankford, Linda 142 Lappin, Brent 24, 142 Lasalle, Kenneth 43, 84, 110 Laughmiller, Anna 142 Lawson, Beverly 37, 142 Leeck, Douglas 112 Lentz, Francis 114 Levesque, Jtilien 101 Lewis, Kendall 142 Lewis, Judith 95 Ligon, Becky 143 Lock wood, Dave 119 Logan, Crystal 143 Loker, Larry 143 Loman, Karen 143 Loman, Nancy 143 Long, Anita 143 Loyd, Earl 143 Luchsinger, Barbara 99 Luke, Geraldine 143 M Maloney, Janice 143 Mann, Barbara 143 Mansell, Kathy 143 Maragni, Phyllis 143 Markey, Jimmie 144 Marlow, Catherine 72, 144 Martin, Frank 144 Martin, Kevin 34 Martin, W. Travis 56, 82, 83 Marvel, Mary Jo 144 Mason, Dale 119 Mattingly, Rebecca 31, 34, 44, 144 McBride, Pamela 144 McClellon, Teresa 58, 144 McClure, Joe 80 McClure, Mike 50, 52, 86 McCrary, Patty 144 McFarland, Kevin 144 McFarland, Lois 144 McGill, John 34 McHaney, Michael 74, 144 McHaney, Shirley 106 McKay, Ronald 144 McKamie, Guy 145 McKinzie, Pamela 145 McKitrick, Marilyn 145 McMahon, Patrick 145 McMahon, Sheila 34 Mennerich, John 145 Merchel, Christine 145 Metje, Pamela 145 Mick, Tom 34 Middleton, Wayne 50 Miller, David 145 Miller, Doyle 50, 52 Miller, Edward 145 Mitchell, Donna 145 Mitchell, James 145 Mitchell, John 118 Mitchell, Randy 145 Mitchell, Vince 43, 146 Mitsdarffer, Mary 146 Mones, Scott 87 Monken, Georgine 99 Moore, Christiana 146 Moore , Hugh 54 Morgan, Donald 146 Morris, David 146 Morris, Perry 37 Muench, Karen 106 Mulkey, Ann 146 Mumbower, Kelly 37, 42, 50, 52, 70, 146 Musgrave , Jack 117 N-O Nance, Tom 30 Neal, Kara Beth 146 Neal, Karen 146 Neal, Susan 146 Neiswinger, David 146 Norris, Sally 146 Osborn, Denise 147 Outland, Melissa 147 P Page, Jan 72 Page, Jane 147 Page, Jean 75, 147 Page, Julie 147 Parkhill, Sherry 94 Partridge, Sara 34 Pasko, Gloria 147 Patrick, Jeannette 147 Patton, David 88 Payne, David 147 Peddicord, Ronnie 147 Pendell, Charles 34, 147 Perrachione, Richard 101 Peterson, Rodney 147 Pettit, Carylle 147 Pfaff, Nancy 148 Phelps, Peggy 148 Phifer, Larry 34, 96 Phipps, Helen 148 Pierce, Mark 148 Pigg, Eula 148 Pitrowski, Stephen 34 Place, Kevin 148 Polbinski, Keith 148 Porter, Jane 148 Porter, Marshall 148 Pritchard, Patti 148 181 Q-R Raney, Robert 50, 52 Rapp, Deborah 148 Rapp, Karen 148 Rapp, Margaret 149 Rauback, Joann 90 Ray, Janet 107 Redpath, Pamela 149 Reed, Daniel 149 Rensing, Wanda 149 Reynolds, Dan 34 Reynolds, Patricia 149 Rhodes, Lisa 34 Rhodes, Rhoda 149 Richards, Maureena 149 Richmond, Kathi 149 Ridgel, Charles 149 Rightnowar, Frances 149 Rister, Jeffrey 149 Robb, Bruce 149 Robinson, Virginia 108 Rogers, Jayne 150 Rohde, Mary 150 Romani, Frank 52 Rosancki, Sue 92 Rose , Kevin 54 Rosenburgh, George 150 Ruemmler, Jerrie 92 s Salyer, Tracey 150 Sample, Elizabeth 150 Sampson, Diana 150 Samuels, Terrie 42, 58, 150 Sanders, Gina 150 Sandusky, Jay 50, 54 Sapp, Nyla 150 Saunders, Jimmie 24, 150 Schenck, James 150 Schmidt, Tina 150 Schmitt, Wayne 50, 151 Schoen, Vicki 151 Schultz, James 151 Schutte, Kevin 151 Scott, Cindy 151 Scott, David 50, 52, 113 Scroggins, Bradley 151 Scroggins, Jean Ann 94 Scroggins, Kimberly 151 Seidel, Roger 151 Shillinglaw, Beverly 151 Showalter, Gary 151 Shreves, Michael 25, 44, 151 Silkwood, Allen 119 Simmons, Doris 89 Simmons, Marie 80 Simpson, Melinda 151 Simpson, Richard 80 Sinks, Anita 154 Siuda, Debra 154 Sluder, Neal 50 Smith, Debbie 154 Smith, Debbie 154 Smith, Jack 50, 52, 54, 56 Smith, Joyce 154 Smith, Patricia 154 Smith, Roger 154 Sneed, Donald 154 Snider, Sheri 154 Sonsini, Ruth 154 South, Karen 154 Spiller, Jim 117 Stafford, Cheryl 43, 154 Stanart, Ronnie 54, 56, 155 Stewart, Laura 36, 70, 155 Stoltz, Carl 155 Stone, Debbie 155 Stotlar, Sally 58, 155 Stover, Randy 155 Stover, Robin 155 Studer, Anita 155 Sudholt, Debra 155 Sullivan, Donna 155 Sullivan, Lisa 155 Swayne, Julius 105 Swindell, Paula 155 Swink, Leavell 43, 113 T Talley, Michael 156 Tate, Steven 156 Thompson, Joann 156 Thompson, Phillip 50 Tittle, Karen 156 Todd, Melba 156 Tomek, Barbara 88 Trail, Mark 156 Traver, Jack 98 Trout, Glenda 31 Tucker, Gary 103 Tucker, William 156 Turner, Carroll 112 u-v Uchitjil, David 156 Upchurch, Sue 90 3 Upcraft, John 156 Valentine, Chris 50, 52 Valette, Elaine 156 Van Cleve, Sandra 107 Vanover, Grace 156 Vogel, LuAnn 156 Vuichard, Kevin 157 w Wade, Gary 118 Wagner, Martin 50, 52 Waldman, Bruce 157 Waldman, Devin 157 Walker, Beverly 30, 34 Ward, Betty Ann 88 Watts, James 157 Waugh, Jim 54, 56, 108 Webb, Robert 87 Whisenhunt, Barbara 72, 157 White, Mark 157 Whitsell, Carol 157 Whitsitt, Sue 73 Whittington, Doris 157 Wilkerson, Cathy 157 Williams, Darrell 52 Williams, Dimple 157 Wilson, Alan 25, 31, 34, 44, 157 Wilson, Dennis 157 Wilson, Jeff 54, 56, 158 Wilson, Kevin 158 Wilson, Lee 113 Wilson, Nancy 158 Witgers, John 158 Witges, Gerald 158 Witunski, B. J. 85 Wood, Deana 158 Wood, Helen 89 X-Y-Z Yeager, Janet 158 Yeargin, Mark 158 Yeargin, Shirley 107 Younghusband , William 101 Yunkun, Dawn 95 Zimmerman, Jody 158 Zyk, John 158 : 183 -