Ridgefarm High School - Bulldog Totem Yearbook (Ridge Farm, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1970 volume:

1970 BULLDOG Ridge Farm Township High School Co-Editors: Jim Ewing Teresa Strubinger Sponsor: Miss Carol Timblin Ridge Farm, 111. We have seen many changes during our four years of high school life. Teachers have come and gone. Subjects have become increasingly more detailed and difficult. Outside Ridge Farm we've seen the importance of causes increase, the effects of violence in race relations, and the efforts toward peace in the form of political and non-political movements. Technical advancements enabled the United States to land the first men on the moon. Not only can we appreciate the physical changes around us, but we realize that we have changed inside. We are ready now to take on the responsibility of being adults, knowing that the decisions we make now will affect our entire lives. Soon it will be our place to help our society to function. Our years of schooling here have matured us physically, mentally, and spiritually. And here in the 1970 BULLDOG, we give you the changes of our last year at RTHS. 2 Table of Contents Classes 4 Academics 28 Activities 32 Sports 52 Bulldog Staff 66 Faculty 68 Senior Directory 74 Seniors’ Presence Noticed The class of 1970 was the largest class to enter and grad- uate from the school. The students range in height from six feet, four inches to four feet, four inches and contain two sets of twins, two non-twin students with the same birth date, a set of twins and a student with the same birth date, and three unrelated Lewises. This is the last year that they will walk through the halls of R.T.H.S. Throughout their graduation ceremony, they will be recalling the memories of the past four years, the odors of freshman initiation, the work put into sophomore conces- sions and magazine sales, the joys of receiving junior class rings and senior keys, and the reflexions of homecomings and Junior-Senior proms. This is the year that has to set them on their feet to tread the road of the future. Senior Class Offi cers 1st ROW: Student Council Members--J. Ewing, P. Bange; Treas.--K. Tate; Sponsor--Miss Timblin. 2nd ROW: Pres.--A. Weathers; V. Pres.--K. Tate; S.C. Members--K. Haworth, J. Weathers; Sec.--T. Spesard. 3rd ROW: S.C. --J. Haase; Sponsor--Mr. Cook; S.C.--D. Lewis. Steven Harold Baldwin SONG: Who Poured The Whiskey In The Well PASTIME: Messing around the garage after midnight G chasing dogs. AMBITION: To be successful in Agriculture. Paulette Rae Bange SONG: Never My Love PASTIME: Cheering, dancing, swimming. AM- BITION: To give happiness to others throughout my life. Kathy May Barr SONG: Morning of Time PASTIME: Listening to records, playing my trumpet G guitar. AMBITION: To go to College and be successful. Debra Ruth Blakeney SONG: Traces PASTIME: Writing G Playing the Piano. AMBITION: To graduate from College, major in Special Ed. G enter the field of So- cial Work. James Monroe Ewing SONG: Theme from Romeo G Ju- liet PASTIME: Making trips to Georgetown G participating in sports. AMBITION: To be very happy, very successful, very rich. Randy Allen Felgenhauer SONG: I Will Always Think About You PASTIME: Going out with GIRLS. AMBITION: To be a teacher G a football coach. 7 Russell Wayne Guthrie SONG: Smile a Little Smile For Me PASTIME: Hunting, fishing, G being with that certain girl. AMBITION: To become wealthy and have a happy life. James Franklin Haase SONG: Romeo G Juliet G Cherish PASTIME: Just going out G having a good time. AMBITION: To be suc- cessful in whatever I do and go to college. Robert Alan Hale SONG: Don’t it Make You Want To Go Home PASTIME: Working at home. AMBITION: To go through College, then farm. Kathy Kay Haworth SONG: Silence Is Golden PAS- TIME: Swimming, Cooking, and Reading. AMBITION: To lead a suc- cessful life and to make people happy. Mary Kay Hires SONG: I Could Never Lie To You PASTIME: Writing Letters. AMBI- TION: To become an airline stew- ardess. Jill Ann Hollingsworth SONG: Cherish G Ashes PAS- TIME: Walking in the country G be- ing with people. AMBITION: To en- joy life to its fullest extent G to always be with people. 8 Melvin Alan Johnson SONG: Cherish PASTIME: Driving around. AMBITION: To be successful. Michael Robert Kindred SONG: Don't Cry Daddy PASTIME: Going to Sing-Out G watching T.V. AMBITION: To be good in whatever I decide to do. Allen Paul Lewis SONG: You Ain't Nothing But A Hound Dog PASTIME: Going hunting with my friends G having fun. AMBI- TION: To get a good job G live a happy life. Dan Ellis Lewis SONG: Ashes PASTIME: Sing-Out, hunting G being with other kids. AM- BITION: To become successful in the Implement business. Marrianne Larrance SONG: Romeo G Juliet PASTIME: Being outdoors and driving my Mus- tang. AMBITION: To be successful in whatever I choose to do. Steven Harold Metz SONG: Don't It Make You Want to Go Home PASTIME: Hunting and Fishing. AMBITION: To become a successful conservationist. 9 Stephen A. Phillips SONG: Sue PASTIME: Doing My Own Thing. AMBITION: To make a million while I'm still young enough to enjoy it. Mary Kathrine Scarlett SONG: Cherish PASTIME: Running around and reading. AMBITION: To be a success in at least one thing. Myreon Reitsma SONG: Sugar, Sugar PASTIME: Talking to girls. AMBITION: To graduate G get married. Donna Sue Romoser SONG: He's Everything to Me PASTIME: Cooking G Going Places. AMBITION: To be a Dental Assistant. David Wayne Sewell SONG: Walk On Through PAS- TIME: Going fishing and running around. AMBITION: To succeed in life and make a fortune. Gary Alvin Sims SONG: I Will Always Think About You PASTIME: Working and having fun. AMBITION: To be successful in anything I do. 10 Stephen Alan Smith PASTIME: Yelling at Ridge Farm basketball players. AMBITION: To live to a Ripe Old age and be sue - cessful. Terri Ann Spesard SONG: I Want You To Know PASTIME: Listening to records E messing around. AMBITION: To be successful in whatever 1 do. Danial Wayne Spicer SONG: Sugar, Sugar PASTIME: Going to Joyce's house. AMBITION: To become rich. Teresa Ann Strubinger SONG: Love Theme from Romeo C Juliet PASTIME: Playing the guitar and sewing. AMBITION: To be suc- cessful wife and a home economics teacher. Kathryn Ann Tate SONG: Cherish PASTIME: Cheer- ing, singing, dancing, running around with Chere' and Debbie. AMBITION: To graduate from col- lege to be a good teacher, sec., wife, or whatever! Kevin Andrew Tate SONG: Cherish PASTIME: Playing football, at Hawkin's, cutting up in class. AMBITION: To go on a Senior trip further away than COATES APPLE ORCHARD, G to really start a TATE'S ROADSIDE. 11 James Josph Troxel SONG: Green Apples PASTIME: Listening to good music G bike rid- ing. AMBITION: To be successful in whatever I do. Jack Vice SONG: 'If I Can Dream PASTIME: Going to the Happy Hour in West- ville. AMBITION: To be a construc- tion worker. Micheal Eugene Thomas SONG: Cinnamon PASTIME: Being with Gail. AMBITION: To live a happy G successful life. Lana Gail Walker SONG: Hey! Little Woman PAS- TIME: Listening To Elvis records. AMBITION: To become successful in an acting career. Denver Roe Walker SONG: Wanted Man PASTIME: Hunting G running the roads. AMBI- TION: To move to Australia. Vera Maxine Walker SONG: Leavin On A Jet Plane PASTIME: Roller Skating. AMBI- TION: To be an artist. James Andrew Weathers SONG: Smile A Little Smile PAS- TIME: Running around G keeping out of trouble. AMBITION: Get the Ed. needed to be successful G live to a Ripe Old Age. Janice Ann Weathers SONG: Let It Be Me PASTIME: Playing the guitar, singing, G being with friends. AMBITION: With God’s help, go to college, have a success- ful career G marry the right guy. Dreama Wilfong SONG: Because G Will You Visit Me On Sunday PASTIME: Listening to Dave Clark Five Records G some country G western. AMBITION: To work in a Childrens Home. Ida Kay Willison SONG: Theme from Romeo G Juliet PASTIME: Singing and just having fun. AMBITION: To succeed in any- thing that I decide to do. Cheryl Ann Woodyard SONG: Macarthers Pkrk PASTIME: Being with my friends, managerie, and partners in crime--Kathy G Carol. AMBITION: To be happy G successful in Veterinarian med. or art. Michael Glen Young SONG: Sugar, Sugar PASTIME: Go- ing on long non-stop bus trips. AMBI- TION: To go to college and be suc- cessful. Karol Lee Zenke SONG: If I Never Knew Your Name PASTIME: Helping Dad. AMBITION: To marry soon, and be happy at whatever I do. 13 From Babes to Adults Can you recognize any of these innocent, sweet, lovable, adorable, beautiful seniors as tiny tots? No? Do you actually mean to say that they've changed beyond recognition? Andy G Janice W. Kevin G Kathy T. Lana W. 14 Mike T. Ida W. Juniors Almost There After being known as green freshmen and silly sophomores, the junior class had now attained the long awaited rank of upperclassmen. For the first time since entering high school, the juniors placed in float competition for the '69-'70 season. Magazine sales, the main money-making project of the year, took almost a month out of the busy schedule. The money earned went into the annual Junior-Senior Prom. The purchasing of class rings brought excitement to a peak only surpassed by the thoughts of becoming seniors the next year and the graduation exercises the following spring. Student Council: D. Garwood, W. Deck, President: S. Majors, Vice President: B. Felty, Treasurer: P. Zenke, Student Council: C. Collom, Sponsors: Mr. Knight, Mrs. Roberts. Carl Arnett ftiul Arnett Joyce Boyd Marvin Cagle Carol Collom Melody Cornwell Walter Deck Sandy Downs John Ellis Brenda Felty Chuck Garrison not pictured Debbie Garwood Wayne Geisert Mike Haddix Blake Hawkins Brian Kuhn Susie Kyger Van Lawver Sheryl Luther Steve Majors Kenneth Metz Nan Orrick Jim Payne Susie Scarlett Patsy Sellers Mary Sims Verna Sly Chris Smitley Roger Strubinger Mary Weathers Greg Winland Ronnie Williamson Pam Zenke 19 Sophomores on the Way Without the fears of new friends, classes, teachers, and freshman initiation, the sophomores successfully added another year to their high school career. The sophomore year was marked by the annual concession sales at all home ballgames. This is the main money-making project of the year. The sophomores can also look back on the thrilling experience of drivers education class which brought out unbelievable courage in everyone. Now, as the year comes to a close, the sophomore class can now look forward to attaining the rank of upperclassmen. What! Dirty Magazines? 21 Secretary: P. Jackson, President: J. Denton, Treasurer: J. Blakeney, Student Council: L. Stephenson, A. Binkley, Vice President: David Brewer, Sponsors: Mrs. Castle, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Moeller. Charles Arnett Annette Binkley Janette Blakeney Bonnie Bledsoe David Brewer Perry Brown Tom Brown Carol Cole Jeff Denton 22 Chuck Duez David Haase Jim Hollingsworth Paula Jackson Mark Johnson Mark Klink Cathy Mainord Merle McCallister Spencer McCool Dave Miles Rick Miles Vicki Naylor Dale Phenicie Linda Priest Chuck Proffitt Peggy Ross Nancy Sewell Gary Snider Lucy Stephenson Gail Strubinger Brenda Troxel Barbara Walker Lynn Wilfong Patty Winnauski 23 Freshmen Just the Beginning The Underdogs finally became official Bulldogs following a rough initiation on the twenty-third of October. Since then, under capable leadership, they have made their presence felt in daily high school life, from the motion floor of the Student Council to the cheering section in the bleachers during a basketball game. Next year will find the chiss as sophomores and old hands around RTHS, with the class of '74 taking over the role of Underdogs. Sponsors: Miss Hall, Mr. Corbin, Mr. Thomas, Secretary: K. Spesard, Treasurer: M. Tate, Vice-President: M. Lewis, President: G. Hawkins. Jerry Binkley Kathy Brewer Randy Brown Rickey Cole Don Ellis 26 Sandy Ellis Diana Felty Janet Harvey Gregg Hawkins Donna Hires Teresa Hoskins Buddy Houser Rick Hovis Mary Beth Lewis Susan Loop Diane Luther Janice Majors Danny Miller Steve Moreland Dianna Phillips Tomme Reitsma Cheryl Rhoton Loran Roach Donny Scrogham Bobby Sly Kathy Spesard Merry-Beth Tate Sherry Thompson Jim Vice Mindy Weller Glenn Wilkerson Carla Young 27 Academics—A Long and Important Date Academics play an important role in the formation of youthful character. The student's knowledge is broadened to include greater spheres of learning, tolerance . . . and acceptance of situations which are un- changeable. This year the curriculum was enlarged to include a second year of study in biology and a special interest course in agriculture. The learning routine can be both pleasure and pain. From chemistry to the cafeteria, economics to English, students have passed with both smiles and signs of sadness and disgust daily. Then on May 27, all comes to a halt with cheers. However, if this year finishes like others, it will not have changed in ONE respect. Somewhere between May 28, and the end of August, students will again be looking forward to the continuance of their nine- month academic date--with Books and Knowledge. 28 Students March . . . Mr. Meyette at work. Real band brass! English III--study for victory or for peace? Fitness for girls. Home Economics and the art of sewing. Through Fun and Annette Binkley, choral accompanist. Physics--the most elite class in school. English V? 30 Frustration Daily. Overtime typing? Biology I and starfish analyst Randy Brown. . . . to the End Fitness for boys. Ag class and future builders. 31 Activities. . . Experience for Future Activities increase the student's ability to develop his tal- ents and teach him responsibility. They offer him experiences and challenges that he can use later in life to be successful. ROW 1: J. Weathers, M. B. Lewis, D. Garwood, K. Haworth, C. Collom, P. Bange, A. Binkley. ROW 2: D. Lewis, J. Ewing, W. Deck, J. Haase, L. Stevenson, Mr. Johnson, sponsor. Student Council, the law-making body of the school, contributes a great deal to the welfare of the students. It sponsors all the Homecoming activities and most assembly programs, which are financed in part by the council and in part by student fees. The Homecoming activities include the initiation program, the Homecoming parade, and the decorating of the gym for the Homecoming Dance. This year for the first time, the council sponsored A Mistletoe Frolic , a formal Christmas dance. At the beginning of each year, the council sets up a major project for the benefit of the school toward which to work throughout the year. In the past this has included helping to buy the new band uniforms. Student Council Officers: Jim Ewing, pres.; Janice Weathers, sec.; Kathy Haworth, v. pres.; Debbie Garwood, treas.; Carol Collom, corres. sec. ROW 1: W. Deck, R. Guthrie, M. Thomas, D. Spicer, A. Weathers, B. Hawkins, J. Ewing, G. Sims. ROW 2: Coach Thomas, R. Felgenhauer, J. Haase, D. Lewis, D. Brewer, W. Geisert, K. Tate, G. Winland. 6 t Club Membership in R Club is determined by any boy's earning a varsity letter in either track, foot- ball, or basketball. Activities for this year's fifteen members have included the purchase and distribution of poster schedules, and the raising of money for this, pri- marily through ad sales and raffles. Then throughout the year the group learned plays by watching and analyzing films made of selected games. Officers: Coach Paul Thomas, sponsor; Dan Lewis, pres.; Russel Guthrie, V.P.; Jim Ewing, sec.-treas. 34 ROW 1: M. Cagle, W. Geisert, R. Williamson, P. Arnett, P. Bange, t . Lewis, B. Hale, M. Thomas, R. Walker, J. Payne, S. Smith. ROW 2: S. Metz, J. Vice, C. Arnett, M. Johnson, S. Phillips, G. Sims, L Lewis, S. Moreland, P. Brown, D. Spicer, D. Phenicie, Mr. Moeller. ROW 3: K. Metz, T. Brown, G. Snider, C. Arnett, D. Miles, R. Hovis, R. Strubinger, V. Lauver, J. Vice, A. Lewis, S. Me Cool, D. Sewell. ROW 4: C. Dewey, M. Kindred, M. Johnson, T. Reitsma, J. Binkley, L. Roach, D. Ellis, R. Cole, R. Miles, J. Bartley, S. Baldwin. FFA RTHS's Future Farmers of America were busy long before school opened in the fall comparing the yields of four varieties of soybeans grown on a five-acre plot. From this comparision study the boys could learn for them- selves which were most suitable for production. Each year FFA participates in local livestock, grain, and dairy shows and contests, and hosts a Parent and Son Banquet, intended to help keep the families aware of what their sons are doing. This year at the annually spon- sored dance, Paulette Bange, a senior, was chosen the chapter Sweetheart. Officers: Dave Dewell, treas.; Steve Smith, Sec.; Sweet- heart Paulette Bange, Dan Lewis, vice pres.; Bob Hale, pres. ROW 2: Marvin Cagle, sentinel; Roger Strubinger, reporter; Perry Brown, pari.; Jim Payne, Chaplain; Mr. Everett Moeller, sponsor. 35 GAA Officers INSIDE ROW: I. Willison, M. Larrance, T. Spesard, S. Scarlett, M. K Scarlett, L. Walker, C. Mainord ROW 2: C Cole, B. Troxel, K. Spesard, C. Young, M. B. Tate, S. Thompson, S. Ellis, C. Roton, K. Brewer, D. Felty, I. Harvey, M. Weller. ' Promoting health and sportsmanship, the Girl's Athletic Association depends on individuals as well as group responsibility. Each Monday afternoon meeting, under the guidance of Miss Hall, was highlighted this year by game participation from soccer to softball, and sometimes to sore feet. Undaunted the girls looked forward to hosting the annual district Spring Playday, attended by nearly 200 area girls. Offi ce Helpers ROW 1: Mrs. Ethel Coleman, T. Strubinger, P. Bange, I. Willison, D. Blakeney, M. Larrance. ROW 2: K. Tate, C. Woodyard, J. Weathers, T. Spesard, K. Haworth, J. Hollingsworth. During lunch hours and whenever an emergency arises and either Mrs. Coleman or Mr. Johnson must leave the main office, it s Office Helpers to the rescue. The squad of eleven pinch-hit and become familiar with ad- ministrative procedure from the semi-sidelines. 36 Librarians Club ROW 1: Sponsor, Mrs. Castle; Janette Blakeney; Ida Willison; Carol Collom; Debbie Garwood. ROW 2: Gail Strubinger- Nancy Sewell; Debbie Blakeney; Jill Hollingsworth; Terri Spesard; Kay Hires. ROW 3: Mike Thomas; Lucy Stevenson- ’ David Haase; Chere Woodyard; Kathy Tate; Mary Weathers; Teresa Strubinger; Randy Felgenhaur. Science Club W-A Sponsor, Mr. Corbin; David Brewer; Merle McCallister; Roger Strubinger; Kathrine Scarlet; Cathy Mainord; Kathy Brewer- Susie Loop; Randy Brown. 1 1 9 37 Band Musical notes flew in every direction this year because of new additions in rehear- sal scheduling and a newly-formed madrigal group. The music department has grown to over one third of the total enrollment of the school, and consists of a concert band, a concert choir, marching and basketball bands, and madrigals. Major events for the 69-70 season included the annual Christmas Concert, a musical comedy revue, solo and ensemble contests, organizational Spring Concert. Throughout the year various groups of the department performed in and around Ridgefarm, occa- sionally exchanging concerts with neighboring schools. Although the objectives of any music department depend upon the teacher, two re- main supreme. Through varied musical experiences, obtained by belonging to an or- ganization, students should learn musicianship and self responsibilities. Chorus From the first do ... re ... mi ... to the last, our fifty member chorus has worked hard to bring enjoyment not only to the school but the whole community. To begin the year, preparations for the holiday season were begun with our annual Christmas program. Our program was a success, even though our Christmas tree fell down during the performance. Keeping true to form throughout the year, the chorus was kept busy to the end of the school term with a spring musical. As usual, the chorus of R.T.H.S. provided entertainment enjoyed by all. and Her Court Senior Attendant Kathy Haworth Junior Attendant Brenda Felty Sophomore Attendant Gail Strubinger Freshman Attendant Sherry Thompson Misty Moonlight Timid freshman clad in bib overalls . . . glimpses of pur- ple and gold beenies . . . mighty seniors with devilish glances . . . signs of the beginning of our 1969 Homecoming. Week-long work on floats for the parade Friday afternoon proved worthwhile to the seniors who claimed first place for theirs. Then came the night students had anticipated--the game against ABL of Broad lands. Spirit was too high to be smothered in defeat, and we claimed a Bulldog triumph, 34 to 14. The Homecoming Dance, held on Saturday night, was a time of quiet enchantment which will never be forgotten. And then beneath the Misty Moonlight all came to an end. The Christmas Play that Never Was! In mid-October students (thirteen in number) under the direction of Mrs. Roberts, began after-school re- hearsals for their presentation of THE LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE . Date of presentation was set for the last day of school prior to Christmas vacation. Obviously no one checked with the weatherman when this date was set; for the snow came down, causing the postponement of the production. Another date was set; again snow de- fied the saying--the show must go on! This time cancellation was the verdict. ROW 1: Brenda Felty, Teresa Strubinger, Debbie Blakeney, Paulette Bange. ROW 2: Terri Spesard, Janice Weathers, Pam Zenke, Kathy Tate, Kathy Barr. ROW 3: Roe Walker, Jim Ewing, Katherine Scarlet, John Ellis, Mary Weathers. ROW 4: Steve Majors, Kevin Tate, Walter Deck, Roger Strubinger, sponsor, Mr. Johnson. SAR 47 National Honor Society DAR Assemblies Newspapers have human interest stories. Schools specialize in that with student interest features--as- semblies. Student attention was captured by visitors whose varied talents included knowledge of yoga and its effects on the body, and enthusiasm for music, at one point exemplified by the Danville String Trio, with Mr. Earle Roberts. In addition, a memory expert, O. G. Fitzgerald, advised students to turn on your switch --tune in to what's going on around you. The Vermilion County Up With People Singers. Bob Wood--Cartooning with a purpose. Ed Schetter--A healthy body makes a healthy mind. 48 Mistletoe Frol ic . . . Christmas Dance Evening in Paris Striped canopies, candlelight, and red-checked tablecloths cre- ated the illusion of a Parisian sidewalk cafe for Prom '69. The spring celebration was held for the first time in Chrisman's Colonial Kitchen where Juniors, Seniors, and their guests gathered for a gala evening of dinner and dance. Bulldogs (� rn Varsity Football J ROW 1: J. Ewing, M. Thomas, G. Sims, R. Guthrie, K. Tate, D. Lewis, R. Felgenhauer; ROW 2: D. Spicer, W. Deck, G. Winland, B. Kuhn, W. Geisert, B. Hawkins, J. Haase; ROW 3: Coach Cook, R. Miles, M. Klink, J. Hol- lingsworth, D. Brewer, P. Brown; ROW 4: D. Scrogham, J. Binkley, G. Hawkins, S. Moreland. The 1969 Bulldog gridders pushed through an unsuccessful opening season to a victorious finale. The occasion of the turnabout was Homecoming, which broke a five-year monopoly of celebration losses, in a erid fieht against ABL of Broadlands. Home Visitor 8 Rossville 33 0 Bismarck 15 6 Martinsville 20 0 St. Joe-Ogden 74 18 Homer 44 0 Catlin 20 34 ABL 14 18 Jamaica 14 Co-Captains Russell Guthrie and Dan Lewis with Coach Doug Cook. 54 Bulldogs in Action Gary Sims Dan Spicer Dan Lewis Co-captain All County linebacker All Confer. Linebacker Most Valuable Player Co-captain Spec. Ment.--County All Confer. Tackle David Brewer Randy Felgenhauer Jim Ewing Hon. Ment.--County Spec. Ment. County Wayne Geisert Hon. Ment.--County Kevin Tate Blake Hawkins Jim Haase Mike Thomas Brian Kuhn Most Improved Player Spec. Ment. County 57 Walter Deck Mark Klink Varsity Basketball Coach Cook, C. Hawkins, R. Miles, C. Proffitt, P. Brown, S. McCool, S. Moreland, J. Binkley, D. Scrogham, C. Houser. ROW Is P. Arnett, R. Guthrie, J. Hollingsworth, W. Deck. ROW 2: Coach Thomas, B. Hawkins, S. Majors, A. Weathers, G. Sims, D. Brewer, J. Ewing, Mgr. Kevin Tate. Junior Varsity 1969-1970 Basketball Season RIDGE FARM OPP. RIDGE FARM OPP. 51 Potomac 56 Vermilion County Town. 53 Catlin 44 47 Hoopestown 58 45 West ville 48 57 East Lynn 53 35 St. Joe 66 82 Shiloh 86 47 Rossville 72 68 ABL 63 79 Georgetown 93 66 Montezuma Ind. 72 45 Armstrong 52 68 Homer 58 58 Jamaica 62 71 Chrisman 105 48 Rankin 54 78 Scott land 58 66 Oakwood 63 62 Bismarck Henning 74 Jamaica Invitational Tourn. 53 East Lynn 55 83 Scott land 39 District Town. 69 Newman 60 53 Jamaica 63 Won 8 Lost 15 Varsity Basketball Jim Ewing guard Russell Guthrie guard Andy Weathers forward Gary Sims Blake Hawkins Paul Arnett forward forward forward David Brewer forward Jim Hollingsworth guard Walter Deck guard Steve Majors forward Fans Pull for Victory 62 Track 1969-70 Lettermen K. Tate, J. Ewing, B. Hawkins, D. Lewis, J. Haase, G. Winland. 63 Junior Varsity Cheerleaders Merry Beth Tate; Cathy Mainord; Janet Harvey; Merry Beth Lewis. Varsit v Cheerleaders rhe Bulldog Staff Through ninth hours, spare study hall periods, and a few Saturdays and Sundays, the sounds of voices could be heard filtering down the hallway closest to room 24. Often there would be sporadic pecking at typewriter keys, and shuffling of paper and feet. If someone were to look into the room, he'd have seen at least four students busily figuring how to fit seven pictures onto a page made for six, or typing to make one page of copy go into one paragraph's worth of space. By the beginning of March, though, all problems had been resolved and seven months of work was left for other hands to do--to be returned to RTHS as the BULLDOG. Now, after many changes in hands, it is up to you, the students, faculty, and families, to evaluate and enjoy the final product. We, the staff of 1970, hope you will rate it great. Ad Salesman: left; Terri Spesard, Paulette Bange, Marianne Larrance, Kathy Haworth, Andy Weathers, Janice Weathers, Kathy Tate, Mike Tho- mas, Steve Smith. Typists: Janice Weathers, Kathy Barr, Paulette Bange. 66 Junior Co-editors: Debbie Garwood, Walter Deck. Co-Editor: Jim Ewing Secretary: Jill Hollingsworth Artist: Debbie Blakeney Co-Editor: Teresa Strubinger Gen. Manager: Dan Lewis Yearbook Salesmen: David Sewell Russell Guthrie Chere Woodyard Teri Spesard Katherine Scarlett Photographers: Andy Weathers Jill Hollingsworth Mike Young Teresa Strubinger 67 Faculty School Board Bill Mainord, Pres.; Jim Stevenson. Sec.; Vance Pearson, Ike Lewis, Dale Larrance, Fred Majors, Lyman Furnish. 69 Ted Johnson Principal Marcia Roberts B.S.--Eastern Illinois English I G II Carol Timblin B.S.--Eastern Illinois English III G IV Daniel E. Rodriquez B.S., M.S., Ph. D. University of Havanna, Indiana State Spanish I G II Douglas Cook B.S.--Southern Illinois World History, Ameri- can History, Civics, Economics, Coach. Paul Thomas B.S. G M.S.--Indiana State Drivers Ed., General Science, Coach. Charles Meyette B.M.E.--Indiana University Band, Chorus. Mrs. Esther Brown B.S.--Illinois State Typing I C II, Short- hand I G n. Miss Vicki Hall B.S., M.S.--Indiana State Gen. Business, Bookkeeping, Girls P.E. Mrs. Pat Castle B.S. G M.S.--U. of Wisconsin Home Economics, librarian. Robert Knight B.S. G M.S.—U. of Illinois Algebra I G II, Trig.--Sr. Math, Physics. Sam Corbin B.S.--Eastern 111. U. M.S.--U. of Arkansas Biology I G II, Chemistry. Everett Moeller B.S.--Southern 111. U. Agriculture Ted E. Johnson, Principal A yearbook displays exciting experiences of a school year. This 1970 Bulldog is an outstanding example of the memories that each student will have to arouse his imagination today and tomorrow. Life is a continuous series of learning experiences. To those who worked ardently on this book of memories, may your knowledge gained and exper- iences gleaned help you to see more clearly the many values of education. 73 Senior Steve Baldwin: F.F.A. 1-4; Dairy Judging 2. Paulette Bange: Pep Club 1,2; Chorus 1; Twirler, Head Majorette 2; Homecoming Queen 2; F.F.A. Sweet- heart 3; Cheerleader 2-4; National Hon. Soc. 3,4; Student Council 4; Office Helper 4; Christmas Play 4; BULLDOG Ad Salesman G Typist 4. Kathy Barr: Band 1-4, Lib. 3; Stage Band 2; Chorus 1-4; Madrigals 4; Band G Chorus Contest 1,4; Solo G Ensemble Contest 1,2,4; National Hon. Soc. 3,4; Pep Club 1,2; BULLDOG Typist 4. Debbie Blakeney: Student Council 3; Homecoming Queen Cand. 3; National Hon. Soc. 3,4; Class Vice- Pres. 2, Sec. 3; Band 1-4, Sec. 3,4; Chorus 1, accompanist 2,3,4; Madrigals 4; Pep Club 1,2; Christ- mas Play 4; Librarian 3,4; Office Helper 4; Music Contest 1,2,4. Jim Ewing: Basketball 1-4; Football 3,4; Track 1-3; Cross Country 1,2; R Club 2-4, Sec. 3, Treas. 4; Class Pres. 1; Student Council 2,4, Pres. 4; BULLDOG Junior Editor 3, Co-Editor 4. Russell Guthrie: Football 1-4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1; Wrestling 1; R Club 2-4. Jim Haase: Trans, from Westville 3; Track 3,4; Football 4; R Club 3,4; Student Council 4; Chorus 4, Sec. 4; BULLDOG Sports Editor 4. Robert Hale: F.F.A. 1-4, Sec. 3, Pres. 4, Tractor Driving Contest 4, State Convention 3, National Con- vention 4. Kathy Haworth: F.F.A. Sweetheart 1,2; Pep Club 1,2; Student Council 1-4; Chorus 1; Homecoming Queen Cand. 4; BULLDOG Ad Salesman 4; National Hon. Soc. 4. Kay Hires: Trans, from G'town 3; Christmas Play 4; Librarian 4. Jill Hollingsworth: Class Vice-Pres. 1, Treas. 2; Pep Club 1,2; Chorus 3,4; Band 1-4, Lib. 4; Music Con- test 1,2,4; Office Helper 4; Librarian 3,4; National Hon. Soc. 4; Co-Ed. Corresp. 4; BULLDOG Secretary G Photographer 4. Marrianne Larrance: Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Pep Club 1,2; G.A.A. 3,4, Treas. 4; Office Helper 4; BULLDOG Ad Salesman 4. Allen Lewis: Football 1,2,4; F.F.A. 1-4. Dan Lewis: Football 1-4, Co-Captain 4; Track 1-4; R Club 2-4; F.F.A. 1-4, Treas. 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Class Sec.-Treas. 3, Pres. 3; Student Council 4; BULLDOG General Manager 4. Steve Metz: Chorus 1; F.F.A. 1-4; Football Mang. 1; Basketball Mang. 1. Donna Romoser: Pep Club 1,2; Chorus 1,3,4; Twirler 1-3, Co-Majorette 4; BULLDOG Typist 4; Christ- mas Play 4. Katherine Scarlett: Band 1-4, Pres. 4; Pep band 3-4; Chorus 1-4; Music Contest 1,2,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4, pres. 4; National Hon. Soc. 3-4; Science Club 4, Pres.; BULLDOG salesman 4. David Sewell: F.F.A. 1-4; Chaplain 3, Treas. 4, Judging Contest 3,4, State Convention 3; Track 3,4. Gary Sims: Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; F.F.A. 1,2,4; � R Club 3,4; Librarian 3,4. Steve Smith: Basketball 1,2 F.F.A. 1-4, Livestock Judging 1-4, Reporter 3, Sec. 4, State Convention 4, National Convention 4; BULLDOG Ad Salesman 4. Terri Spesard: Pep Club 2; G.A.A. 1-4, Lib. 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Chorus 1-4; Madrigals 4; Christmas play 4; Librarian 3,4; Music Contest 1,2,4; Office helper 4. Dan Spicer: Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1-3. Teresa Strubinger: Chorus 1,3; Pep Club 1,2; Librarian 2-4; Office Helper 4; Homecoming Queen Cand. 1; F.F.A. Sweetheart Cand. 2; National Hon. Soc. 3,4; Christmas play 4; BULLDOG Junior Editor 3; Co-editor 4. Kevin Tate: Football 1-4; Basketball 1-3, manager 4; Track 2,3; R Club 1-4; Band 1,2; National Hon. Soc. 3,4; BULLDOG Sports Editor 4. 74 Activities Mike Thomas: Wrestling 1; 3rd All-Conf. 1; Football 1-4; Track 1,2; R Club 1-4; F.F.A. 1,4; Librarian 4; Band 1; BULLDOG Ad Salesman 4. Jim Troxel: Pep Club 1. Jack Vice: Football 3, Manager 1-2; F.F.A. 1-4. Lana Walker: G.A.A. 3,4; Christmas Play 4. Roe Walker: F.F.A. 1-4; National Convention 4; Judging Contest 1,4; National Hon. Soc. 3-4, Vice-Pres. 4. Vera Walker: Chorus 1; G.A.A. 1,2; Pep Club 1. Andy Weathers: Class Pres. 1,4; Music Contest 1,2,4; Band 1-4; Madrigals 4; Cross Country 1,2; Basket- ball 1-4; R Club 3,4; BULLDOG Photographer and Ad salesman 4. Janice Weathers: Pep Club 1,2; Music Contest 1,2,4; Chorus 1-4, Sec. 3, Pres. 4; Band 1-4; Madrigals 4; Girls' State 3; National Hon. Soc. 3,4; BULLDOG Ad Salesmans Typist 4; Office Helper 4. Ida Willison: Pep Club 1,2; G.A.A. 1-4, Vice Pres. 4; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Music Contest 1,2,4; Christmas Play 4; Librarian 4; Office Helper 4; Pep Band 3,4; Madrigals 4. Chere Woodyard: Pep Club 1,2; Band 1-3; Music Contest 1,2; J.V. Cheerleader 2; Librarian 3,4; Class Treasurer 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Christmas play 4; Office Helper 4; National Hon. Soc. 4; BULLDOG Salesman 4. Mike Young: Chorus 1-4; Madrigals 4; Basketball 1; Cross Country 1; BULLDOG Photographer 4. Karol Zenke: Chorus 1-3. 75 t Compliments of the Class of 1970 and Thanks to Those Who Helped. 77 KAMP MUSIC, INC. ALEXANDER SPORTING GOODS 428 North Vermilion Your Specialists in Sports Danville, Illinois 155 North Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois Phone 442-1411 Ph. 446-0614 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1970 S. W. Yontz, Inc. Hardware Housewares Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Thermogas Chrisman, Illinois Compliments of Your Congressman Compliments of THE COUNTRY COMPANIES Bill Baird, Agent 103 E. North St. Ridge Farm, 111. LESLIE C. ARENDS Ph. 247-2345 DEUTSCH BROS. Compliments of Quality Clothing The Shop Distinctive WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE 34 N. Vermilion Kenneth Carroll Danville, Illinois Georgetown, 111. LEHMAN BROS. SNYDER T.V. ACE HARDWARE RCA and Zenith Paint, Hardware, Auto Parts Highest Quality--Lowest Prices Sales and Service Open Sundays Till Noon Chrisman, 111. 34 N. Hazel Danville, 111. Ph. 269-2431 MOONEY MOTORS, INC. Compliments of Save Money--See Mooney Chris man, 111. E. G. ANDRACKI, M.D. Ph. 269-2333 Georgetown, 111. Compliments of B. J. MUSIC WEBSTER GROCER CO. 202 N. Logan Danville, 111. Danville, Illinois Ph. 443-1050 WEISS STANDARD SERVICE Compliments of Tire Repair, Tune Ups, Gas Oil, Lubrication NEWLIN PLUMBING AND HEATING 9 East Pilot St. 204 North State St. Ridge Farm, Illinois Ridge Farm, Illinois Phone 247-2426 Phone 247-2376 Compliments of Compliments of THE HUT HAWKINS FOOD MARKET Dane and Eula Binkley Ridge Farm, Illinois Good Food--Home Made Pie It's Such a Delight-- You'll Love Every Bite RHOTON'S MARATHON SERVICE LATOZ HARDWARE Milk - - Bread - -Ice Cream We Deal in All Your Hardware Needs Run in Before You Run Out Ridge Farm, Illinois Compliments of RIGGEN'S FROSTOP GEORGE SAMFORD Come to the Frostop Chrisman, Illinois for Refreshments Phone 269-2841 Chrisman, Illinois Compliments of COATE ORCHARDS BIGG’S MARATHON STATION Gift and Yarn Shop R.R. 1 Georgetown, 111. Georgetown, Illinois Phone 662-8100 THE VILLAGER Compliments of M. June Cook West Side Square RIDGEWAY LANES Chris man Ridge Farm Illinois Illinois BLACK'S HARDWARE Compliments of Danville’s Complete Hardware Store GEORGETOWN IGA FOODLINER 620 North Gilbert Main Street 442-9300 Danville, Illinois Georgetown, Illinois MIKE'S STANDARD SERVICE THE COLONIAL KITCHEN 216 South Gilbert St. Dinner Parties Catering Service Available Danville, Illinois 61832 Smorgasbord Daily Ph. 443-1290 Chrisman, Illinois DUNN'S STANDARD STATION RALPH STRUBINGER, DeKalb Dealer Lubrication, Gas, Oil 34 Years of Service Atlas Tires and Batteries Georgetown, 111. Route 1 Ridge Farm, 111. Phone 662-6601 Compliments of CASTLE'S GREENE, LOWENSTEIN, BRIM BUSINESS EQUIPMENT CO. Ridgefarm, 111. 20 W . North Street Danville, III. Phone 247-2102 Phone 442-5797 Compliments of Compliments of BENNET LUMBER COMPANY CHRISM AN IGA We Can’t Sell It All, Weekdays 9:00 to 9:00 So We Sell the Best Sundays 9:00 to 6:00 302 Mill Street MO 2-6821 Chrisman, 111. Compliments of Seek Ye First the TOWN AND COUNTRY TAP Kingdom of God . . . Matthew 6:23 9 North State BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Ridgefarm, 111. Georgetown, 111. FAZIO DEPARTMENT STORE Compliments of Shoes, Dry Goods LEE SCHOOL SUPPLY CO. INC. BEN FRANKLIN STORE Terre Haute, Ind. 5 to 1.00 Georgetown, III. Walter J. McGahan Sales Rep. ROBINS’ VARIETY STORE Compliments of COOK DRUGS For Variety Merchandise W. Side Square Chris man, 111. Chrisman, 111. Compliments to The Wisdom of Maturity Dictates an Open Mind the Class of '70 to the Needs of Youth. RAE STRUBINGER ADAM’S HAWORTH -McCLINTOCK The Store for Men and Boys Insurance, Real Estate, Farm Loans On the Square Chris man, III. Chrisman, Illinois RHODES BURFORD HOUSE FURNISHING Whether It's Snowing and We Sell on Easy Payments Blowing and Cold Outside, 105 East Main Or It’s Fresh and Clean Danville, Illinois Under Bright Sunshine If You're Down and Out 61832 and Feeling Glum, WRIGHT'S FORD SALES INC. Just Turn to the Class of '71. Buy Right with Wright Compliments of the Class of 71 Georgetown Illinois 662-8545, 662-6418, 662-6801 PARISIAN Compliments of OSCAR MEIS GLEICHMAN DRUG Famous for Our Fashionable K. T. Gleichman, R.Ph. Ladies' Ready-To-Wear, Milinery, Shoes, Accessories, Hosiery, Jewelry Phones: MO 2-8383 or MO 2-8284 216-220 N. Vermilion, Danville, Illinois Georgetown, Illinois PALMER COMPANY, INC. Compliments of ALVIN NEUBERT Wakesha, Wisconsin Maintenance and Janitor Supplies John Richardson, Representative Ridge Farm Mattoon, Illinois Illinois Compliments of Compliments of RIES-STRAUSS CO. MAGINN OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. Danville, Illinois Champaign, III. PALMER COMPANY, INC. Compliments of Waukesha, Wisconsin MEIS BROS. Maintenance and Janitor Supplies Mr. John Richardson, Representative Main Hazel Mattoon, Illinois Danville, Illinois Compliments of Honnold and Son Funeral Homes Chrisman - -Sideil - -Ridgefar m Paul and Jim Honnold, Directors Compliments of the Student Council Janice Weathers Jim Ewing Kathy Haworth Jim Haase Paulette Bange Dan Lewis Debbie Garwood Walter Deck Carol Collom Lucy Stevenson Mary Beth Lewis Annette Binkley Compliments of the National Honor Society Teresa Strubinger Terri Spesard Debbie Blakeney Janice Weathers Paulette Bange Kathy Tate Kathy Barr Roe Walker Jim Ewing Katherine Scarlet Kevin Tate Compliments of the G.A.A. Compliments of the R CLUB Compliments of the Congratulations to the Senior Class of 1970 CLASS OF 72” Compliments of the Dowers Studio 1032 East Main Danville CLASS OF 73 Illinois In constructing this year's BULLDOG , we have endeavored to be different from the annuals of the previous years. We trust that as you have looked through this yearbook that you have kept an open mind toward its purpose. Although the BULLDOG was written because of tradition, we constructed it more out of a de- sire to bring you the personal changes, experiences, and special occasions during this year, your year, at RTHS. Co-editors, Jim Ewing Teresa Strubinger 88