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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1974 volume:

t Jri Wzttioriu m Now I know how others feel when they lose a friend. It's hard to accept The death of a friend. by Wanda Weir A little while with grief and laughter, And then the day will close; The shadows gather . . . what comes after No man knows. D. R.P. Marquis D. Lewis, St. Council Adv.; D. Davis, St. Council Pres.; M. Weir; D. Berg- dolt, Principal; R. Todd, Year Book Editor. 2 Marjorie Weir Anyone for a swim? How's this for style? Little Miss Muffet. Table of Contents Seniors....... Administration Faculty....... Getting There Underclassmen Activities Sports ....... Advertising . . ....Page 5 .... Page 17 . . . . Page 21 . . . . Page 25 . . . . Page 29 . . . . Page37 . . . . Page 57 .... Page 75 Drop something? Here's to you! Bird watching, anyone? It tasted all right to me. Catch the fine print. The Sculptors Ay, yes. Thank Goodness for 3:20! Come on down! Have a seat, please. Not this class! 4 Not again! GAA 1, Cho. 1, Music Con- FFA 4, Band 1. test 1, Spanish Club 1,2, Stu. Dir. Play 2, IGS 3, Marching Band 3, S.C. 4, Tres. 4, Yearbook 4, Sec. 4, Sr. class Sec-Tres. 4, NHS 4. Football 1,3,4, FAA 1-4, Basketball 1, Office Aid 4, R -Club 3 4, Art Klub 2. Spanish Club 1-2, GAA 3-4, NHS 3-4, Vice-Pres. 4, S.C. 1-4, Sec. 2, Pres. 4, Cho. 1-4, Marching Band 3, Musicals 1-4, Yearbook 4, Business Manager 4, Mad- rigals 3-4. 6 GAA 1, Pep Club 2. Football 1-4, R -Club 1-4, Co-Captain Football 3-4, Science Club 1-4, Spanish Club 1-2, Class Sec. 2, Vice-Pres. 1. DOUG MORELAND Doug” LIL DUEZ Du FFA 1-4, Chorus 1-4, Spanish Club 2. V-Cheerleader 3-4, Major- ette 1-2, Cho. 1, S.C. 2, Vice-Pres. 3-4, Pep Club 2 4, Spanish Club-Sec. 3-4, Lib. Club 3-4, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4, Yearbook 2, Office Aid 4, Play 1. 7 GAA 1, Chorus 1,2,3,4, Band 1-3, School Play 1-3, Musical 1-3, Pep Club 2. Footb. 1-4, BB 1-4, Sr. Pres. 4, FFA 1-4, Chorus 1,4, Band 1,3, Madrigals 1-4, Musicals 1-4, Sci. Club 3-4, R -Club 3-4. JONI MARKLE Farkle RUSTY WILSON Will O Bee Chorus 1, Football 1, FFA 1-4 (Sec.-V. Pres.) Chorus 1-4, Band 1-3, Madrigals 3,4, Pep C. 1-4, School Play 1,2, St. Coun- cil 3-4, Yearbook 3, Marching Band. 8 Band 1, Homecoming Att. 1, Vice-Pres. Soph. Class, Marching Band 2-3, GAA 1-4, Yearbook 3, Spanish Club 2. FFA 1-4, Basketball 2, Football 4. LISA HALE Emily BRAD BROWN Brad Band 1-4, Cho. 1-4, FFA 1-4, School Play 1-2, Mad- rigals 2-4, Science Club 1-3. TRACY GARWOOD Harold WANDY BRIERLEY Boog Cho. 1, Marching Band 2-3, Musical 1, GAA 1, Year- book 2-3, J.V. Cheerleader 2, Spanish Club 2, Home- coming Queen Cand. 4. 9 GAA 1-3, Mascot 2,4; Queen Cand. 4, Spanish Club; Library Club, Art Club. Football 1-4, Basketball 1- 4, Track 1, R -Club 2- 4, FFA 3. 10 Football 1-4, Basketball 1,2,4, Track 1, R -Club 1-4, FFA 1-4. Queen Cand. 3; Band 4; Chorus 3; Cheerleader 4; Student Coun. 4; NHS 3-4; GAA 1-3. Cho. 1, GAA 1, Spanish Club 3. R Club 2-4; FFA 1-4; Cross Country 2-4; Track 1-3; Musical 1-2. FFA 1-4. School Play 1, Library Club 2-4, Musicals 1-2, Cho. 1-2, Band 1. 11 Band 1-3, Cho. 1,2,4, Musical 1,2,4, Madrigals 2,4, Play 2,3, J. V. Cheer- leader 2, V. Cheerleader 3, NHS 3-4, Homecoming Queen Cand. 3, Dis. Music Festival 4. Basketball 1-4, Football 1-4, Track 1-4, Chorus 1-4, Musical 1-4, R” Club 1-4, Madrigals 2-4, Sci- ence Club 1-3, NHS 3-4, Co-Capt. 4. Basketball 1-4, Football 1, Track 1-3, R Club 1-4, Class Pres. 1,3, Cross Country 2-3, Spanish Club 1-2. GAA 1-4, NHS 3-4, Year- book 2-4, Editor 4, Chorus 4, Queen Attendant 2, Hi- Time 1-4. Marching band (flag twirler) 2. 12 STEVE TUCKER Speedball Football 4, Basketball 2, Wrestling 3. (Transfer from Georgetown-4) TERRY LEWIS Lew Football 2-4, FFA 1-4, R Club 4, Art Club 2-3. DENNY GARDNER Chief Art Club 2-3, FFA 1-4, FFA Convention 4. MARK DUPRAND Leroy Wrestling 1-3; Track 1-3, Baseball 2, (Transfer from Lakeview Decatur-4) JOEY MACKOVIE Edgar Football 1, FFA 1-4. 13 KATHY (A.) LOWE Kathy” PETE SNYDER Plete Library Club 2-4. Football 4, FFA 2-4, FFA Convention 2. DAVID ELLIS Ralph Track 1, Football 1-4, Basketball 1-2,4, R Club 1-4. 14 Front: J. Stokes, D. Lewis-Advisors, Joyce Wills, J. Brackney-Advisor, Back: K. Hender- son, G. Romoser-President. DONNA DAVIS Salutatorian BECKY MAJORS Valedictorian Nevermore '74 Front: L. Busby, L. Hale, J. Markle, R. Todd, B. Majors, D. Davis, J. Winland, W. Brierly, J. Guthrie, L. Conner, J. Wills. Middle: K. Lowe, J. Moreland, D. Moreland, R. Wilson, M. Cornwell, T. Garwood, D. Gardner, M. Durand, S. Tucker, J. Mackov- ic, L. Duez. Back: S. Baird, S. Harvey, T. Lewis, J. Metz, B. Brown, L. Scrogham, K. Henderson, G. Romoser, P. Snyder, D. Ellis, D. Hackler, G. Collom. c 18 ETHEL COLEMAN Back Row: F. Thompson, J. Hollingsworth, D. Lierman, E. Miller, L. Durand. Front Row: F. Haase-Sec., S. Da mall-P res., J. Smitley. 19 STELLA DARNALL CAROLYN EHLENFELD Secretary D. R. BERGDOLT Principal An Office Is for Sharing Brenda Bange, Carolyn Ehlenfeld, Mike Spesard, Rinda Todd, Marty Sims, Lil Duez, Steve Baird. OLIVER YATES Dr. Ed., Consumer Ed. Bookkeeping Gen. Business, D. E. Soph. Sponsor B. Ball, Track Coach Arkansas St. University B.S. in Ed. VICKY HALL Physical Ed. Fresh. Sponsor Indiana St. University B.S., M.S. G.A.A. Advisor PATRICIA CASTLE Home Ec. Soph. Sponsor University of Wisconsin B.S., M.S. MARCIA ROBERTS English I Mini Courses Jr. Sponsor Eastern 111. Univ. B.S., M.S. in Ed. DAVID LEWIS Guidance Counselor Sr. Sponsor, Student Council Advisor DJC, Eastern 111. Univ. A.S., B.S., M.S. EVERETTE MOELLER Agriculture FFA Sponsor, Soph. Sponsor Southern 111. Univ., U of I. B.S. in Ag. Ed. Animal Industries, M. Ed. in Vocational Education. 22 CHARLOTTE SNYDER Librarian U of I Library Club Sponsor. KENT KEELE Art I, II, III Art Klub, Fr. Sponsor Eastern 111. University B.S. in Ed. JOSEPH STOKES Physical Ed. R Club, Eastern 111. University B.S., M.S. in Ed. Football Coach J.V. B. Ball Coach. SAM CORBIN JENNIFER PEPPING ESTHER BROWN Science Science Club, Chess Tournament Eastern 111. Univ., Univ. of Arkansas B.S. in Ed., M.S. in Plant Pathology Spanish Cheerleading Sponsor Spanish Club, Pep Club, University of Illinois B. A. Typing I, II Shorthand I Sec. Practice Publicity Illinois St. University Bachelor of Ed. 23 LINA BREWER ROBERT KNIGHT English Mini Courses Univ. of IL. BS in Eng. Education Mathematics, Physics Univ. of IL. Sponsors: Junior Class BS in Agricultural Engineering Teaching certificate JAMES BRACKNEN History, Sociology DJC; E. I. U.; Sponsors: Yearbook, Sr. Class; A. A.-BS in Ed. JAMES BEEBE Music BME-IWU-MME; Univ. of IL. Sponsors: Madrigals, Sr. Class 24 EDITH WILLIAMS One doesn't realize the importance of these people until they skin their knee, or their stomach growls. This won't hurt much! Mrs. Williams is ready and waiting with bandaids for cuts and smiles for pain. And like a nurse, Lois and Jo Ann are there to stop that throbbing in our stomachs. LOIS LEWIS JO ANN SELLERS Our thanks are many for those who made our school year complete. Hey Lois, what's for dinner?! ?7 RICHARD JACKSON Whoever said that a janitor just sits in the big red chair in the boiler room didn't know what they were talking about. As the saying goes, ”A janitors' work is never done! From 6:00 in the morning, until 10:00 at night, there is always a janitor in the building. Come Saturday, they're on call and when summer vacation for students arrive, the janitors are still here, dust- ing, mopping, cleaning, and sweeping, and doing all those other things that a jan- itor does to keep his work from never getting done. ?8 il: Beth Bledsoe Glen Packer Sandy Copsy Gloria Harvey Mike Miller Gary Stokes Sherry Ehlenfeld Jerry Walter Malia Hamilton Tony Smiley Tonda Priest Chris Lierman Jo Johnson Jim Woody a rd Marcella Peterson Juniors 30 Larry Walker Jill Haworth David Lewis Candy Stark Ronnie Proffitt Cheryl Edmonds Paul Winauski Carl Snyder Ray Reitsma Dorothy Fletcher Marvin Arnett Dennis Conner Linda Hires Scott Anders Rhonda Harvey 31 Brenda Bange Brian Castle Larry Young Duane Smitley Lee Smitley Lonny Gardner Robin Ross Tim Miller Don Duez Sophomores Mark Peterson Chuck Stevens Mark Tate Bob Harvey Paul Brierley Theresa Sly Mike Spesard Glenn Simmonson 32 Brenda Davis Tim Busby Bruce Weir Lois Moreland Micky Marriage John Snyder Cheryl Sly Wayne Cook Debbie Leeman David Huff Cindy Kinney Tim Steeples Debbie Stark Nancy Fletcher Jay Hollingsworth 33 Dean Young Lauri Wasson Tim Rogers Becky Todd Randy Wilson Betty Brown Allen Majors Jessie Ross Terry Lierman Gwen Duez Bill Downs Cindy Boyer Tim Pratt Ladell Walker Don Pearson Connie Ellis Paul Romoser Dorella Miller Gary Ellis Brenda Wilson Ron Rowe Julia Smitley Steve Blakeney Chuck Lee man Mary Morton Mark Garrison Jane Spesard Terry Hollingsworth Cindy Vice Mike Snyder 34 Charlene Hires Tony Harvey Jim Henson Alice Foreman Jeff Kincaid Mike Wills Diane Anders Dianna Gordon Marty Sims Deanna Durand James Brierley John Hester Steve Binkley Kenny Collom Jeff Ehlenfeld Ray Guthrie Tim Smiley Evelyn Knifley Don Troxel Mike Conklin Don Haney 35 Freshman Day in the life of a freshmen. Best dressed Talented musicians Initiation 1974 was held in the gym due to the rain that fell all week. The freshmen class exhibited many fine and worthy talents, and honored the Seniors by singing songs, doing cheers, and other small tasks of kindness. Their faces became different shades of red and pink on dress-up day when the Seniors were turned loose with their lipstick. Some parents, friends, and the entire student body enjoyed the antics of our favorite greenies. 36 Model freshmen Take a bow, freshmen. Homecoming Was “Lost in Space Reigning Queen Sherry Ehlenfeld Candy Stark Gary Romoser Wanda Brierley Mike Packer Pam Burrell Don Hackler Mary Lewis Mike Stevenson Debbie Stark Lon Gardner Mirror ball reflecting around the room clashing into the beams from the strobe light and echoing into the minds as SMITH ALSOP BROS, played The Hop , Smoke on Water and many other delights that highlight the festive activities as the home- coming week comes to an end. Last year's queen, Mary Beth Lewis, crowns the new reigning queen. Sherry Ehlenfeld, for the 1974 school year. Betty Brown Jay Hollingsworth With Lost in Space as a theme, the whole dance ended with everyone floating from one star to another. The lights were sparkly , the music neat , and the whole atmosphere was HEAVENLY. 39 Despite the rain which stayed all week, this Homecoming was full of fun and excite- ment. The freshmen spent the week bowing to Seniors, carrying their books, opening doors, scraping plates, and wearing cos- tumes designed by Manufacturers of the Senior Class and they spent the last day in an assembly showing off their unusual tal- ents. There was a model freshman; sev- eral musicians; barrel scrubbers; marble pushers; and last, but not least, two very talented girls who measured a basket ball court by using two hot dogs laid end for end. On Thursday night here was a bonfire with Pete Snyder crowned as Bulldog Puppy. Our Homecoming game was not a complete vic- tory, but it wasn’t a loss. We tied the Bis- mark Blue Devils 14-14. Front Row: G. Packer, L. Moreland, A. Majors. Second Row: Advisor-K. Keele, M. Peterson, J. Haworth, S. Copsy, B. Brown. Third Row: J. Woodyard, M. Peterson, J. Hollingsworth, S. Anders. 4 2 Front Row: B. Harvey, D. Huff, G. Simson, M. Corbin-Advisor, D. Smitley, Second Row: G. Romoser, L. Gardner, G. Collom, C. Leirman. Front Row: R. Wilson, J. Woodyard, S. Ehlenfeld, K. Lowe, B. Weir, D. Duez, R. Wilson, Second Row: P. Winauski, J. Smitley, C. Hires, C. Boyer, B. Bledsoe, Lib- rarian- C. Snyder, Back Row: L. Duez, J. Winland. Front Row: B. Bange, V. Hollingsworth, C. Ellis, S. Ehlenfeld, T. Priest, Mascot- P. Burrell, L. Duez, L. Moreland, J. Johnson, T. Fritz. Sec. Row: Advisor-J. Pep- ping, S. Copsy, C. Boyer, Advisor-M. Roberts, Third Row: D. Gordon, C. Stark, Fourth Row: L. Walder, N. Fletcher, B. Davis, D. Stark, J. Speasard, Fifth Row: M. Morton, B. Brown, Sixth Row: D. Kincaid, B. Bledsoe, R. Harvey, L. Busby. Row 1-R. Wilson, G. Stokes, B. Brown, R. Wilson, J. Johnson, G. Romoser, D. Moreland, D. Lewis, Mr. Moeller, Advisor. Row 2-C. Lierman, J. Walter, T. Lewis, S. Baird, D. Ellis, T. Garwood, M. Snyder, B. Weir, P. Snyder, R. Hollings- worth. Row 3- J. Hester, D. Pearson, M. Conklin, M. Garrison, B. Downs, T. Steep- les, T. Hollingsworth, D. Troxel, B. Castle, L. Walker, J. Moreland. Row 4-M. Arnett, J. Snyder, J. Hensen, P. Brierley, T. M811er, D. Duez, L. Smitely, M. Speaard, W. Cook, T. Busby, R. Hoskins, J. Kincaid. Row 5-T. Rodgers, C. Lee- man, J. Brierley, R. Guthrie, M. Sims, C. Stevens, G. Simonson, T. Harvey, K. Tuel, C. Snyder, M. Vice. Row 6-M. Stevens, L. Walker, G. Ellis, J. Ehlenfeld, D. Conner, R. Reitsma, M. Miller, J. Metz, S. Harvey, J. Mackovic, S. Anders. Front-D. Gordon, N. Fletcher, L. Duez, D. Miller, L. Wasson, A. Foreman, C. Ellis. Back-B. Davis, D. Stark, C. Boyer, D. Duez, P. Brierley, M. Morton, C. Ste- vens, L. Young, Miss Pepping, Advisor. Front-D. Hackler, S. Baird, K. Henderson, D. Ellis, L. Scrogham, G. Romoser, G. Collom. Middle-J. Moreland, L. Walker, G. Stokes, L. Gardner, C. Lierman, M. Tate, B. Castle. Back-Mr. Stokes, T. Lewis, S. Harvey, Mr. Yates. Front-N. Fletcher, D. Fletcher, B. Bledsoe. Row 2-L. Hires, J. Smitely, C. Boyer, B. Davis, D. Leeman, C. Hires. Row 3-D. Davis, D. Gordon, M. Mor- ton, D. Stark, C. Stevens. Row 4-L. Walker. G. Harvey, R. Todd, R. Harvey. Back-Miss Hall, Advisor. 45 Student Council 73-74 Row 1: L. Duez, L. Busby, V. H. Binkley, Row 2: L. Moreland, M. Peterson, D. Stark, D. Fletcher. Row 3: J. Wills, S. Ehlenfeld, D. Davis. Row 4: M. Tate, P. Romoser, D. Conner, Mr. Lewis, Advisor. Student Council returned this year with a new adviser, Mr. Dave Lewis. They put on homecoming once again which was sparkling, thanks to their new mirror ball. A dance was sponsored by S. C. on January 18 to celebrate the end of the first semester. The trusty pop machine is once again running at noons, and the paper ma- chine is still going full speed in the hall for those last minute needs for pencil and paper. 0 f f 1 c e r s Who said Student Council was a use- less committee? Where would we be without a homecoming and all the other little extras that make a school complete? Thanks Student Council for being there! 46 DAR SAR Good Citizen BECKY MAJORS Fire Drill--of course during showers in P. E, Finally got car permit after three detentions; next morn- ing got side smashed in park- ing lot. $300 worth of damage. Coach finds water bottle full of Vod- ka, go for a touchdown on side lines Go back two spaces. History test first hour. Catch up on sleep. Blue skies, green lights, smooth sailing. Move ahead one space. Stay up until 2 A. M. studying and sleep all next day and miss test Go back one space. Snowballing in building. Go back two spaces. New squeezable powder cans, spend next two turns cleaning up locker room. Got caught riding m car on campus at noon. Go back two spaces. You hope your theme doesn't look familiar to your English teacher, cause if she remembers reading it from your sis- ter's journal three years ago, you flunk. It did-- she does--you do! This fun game is designed especially for RHS stu- dents. It is dull, depress- ing, and full of hassles. There is a diploma of ques- tionable value to win and time and freedom to lose. Good Luck!! Our Responsibilities turn from one thing to another. Theme was good. Move ahead one space, then keep going. [Gain 10 pounds, cry alot and (help Mrs. Castle sample Home Ec I's pastry's to make l yourself feel better. After sampling pas- try's, spend next three turns with lrs. Williams. Got caught throwing use- less chairs out of win- dows, spend next two turns writing three page theme on My Responsibilities . While at Mrs. Wil- liams for stomach pains, catch mumps | from a Freshmen. Go Lback two spaces. 49 Starting out with five and ending up with twenty is surely something to be proud of. The five seniors who have held NHS mem- bership for two years were joined by 2 seniors; 9 juniors; and for the first time, 4 sophomores, in a candlelight service on April 2, 1974. The Starting Five had a bake sale to raise money for the certificates and pins presented to the new members. They attended three Red Mask Produc- tions at the Katheryn Ran- dolph Theater. They were accompanied by the new members at the last show. Donna Davis-V. Pres.; Becky Majors-Sec.; Rinda Todd- get-it-together ; Don Hackler-Pres.; Vicki Binkley-not pictu red-treas. Although their activities are few in school func- tions, they are to be greatly honored in recog- nition of their leadership, scholarship, service, and character. Back Row: R. Todd, M. Peterson, M. Tate, B. Castle, D. Hackler, M. Miller, L. Gard- ner, G. Stokes, M. Peterson. Front Row: C. Stevens, T. Sly, S. Ehlenfeld, L. Duez, J. Wills, B. Bledsoe, B. Majors, D. Davis, L. Moreland, J. Johnson. 50 Marching Band Back: C. Boyer, E. Knifley, B. Davis, J. Hollingsworth, M. Tate, G. Romoser, G. Ellis, P. Romoser, D. Davis. Middle: J. Markle, J. Johnson, J. Smitley, B. Castle, B. Brown, D. Moreland, M. Hamilton, M. Morton, C. Vice, M. Peterson, D. Gordon. Front: L. Moreland, D. Fletcher, C. Stark, D. Miller, A. Foreman, M. Marriage, N. Fletcher, D. Stark, C. Ellis, J. Beebe-Director, Not pictured: D. Hackler, R. Todd, B. Majors. 25 Ridge Farm's spring musical this year was THE SOUND OF MUSIC. After many long rehearsals, the music department put on its finest showing. The play was truly professional, thanks to Mr. James Beebe, director, and all those who contributed their time and effort. Distributive Education Top Row: Gerald Abrams, Jeff Moreland, Mike Cornwell. Middle Row: Kent Henderson, Dave Ellis, Larry Scrogham. Bottom Row: Pam Burrell, Jennifer Winland, Kathy Lowe, Mr. Yates- teacher. Mark Durand and Joyce Wills not pictured. 54 David Ellis Latoz Hardware Mark Durand Star Market Jeff Moreland Hawkins Market Larry Scrogham Georgetown IGA Mike Cornwell Cornwell's Lumber Joyce Wills Ridge Farm Sundries Kent Henderson Truss Factory Kathy Abston Chrisman IGA A new year, new seniors, and a new class. This year Distributive Education, better known as D. E. was a new course offered to selected seniors. In this course, the kids had a regular class time in the morning, sharing experiences and learning new ideas, and then at 1:00 they left the school and went to their various work stations. It was a successful course, and hopefully will be offered to more seniors in the coming year. 55 56 GREG COLLOM KENT HENDERSON TRACY GARWOOD STEVE BAIRD DON HACKLER GARY ROMOSER DAVID ELLIS TERRY LEWIS 59 PAUL WINAUSKI Back Row: Coach Long, T. Garwood, D. Conner, P. Winauski, S. Harvey, D. Lewis, P. Sny- der, G. Collom, G. Stokes, C. Snyder, D. Moreland, Coach Stokes. Front Row: D. Hackler, L. Gardner, D. Ellis, J. Woodyard, M. Tate, G. Romoser, C. Lierman, B. Castle, K. Hen derson, T. Lewis, S. Baird. Back Row: Coach Stokes, J. Ehlenfeld, S. Binkley, T. Lierman, J. Hollingsworth, T. Rodgers, D. Smitley, C. Leeman, J. Hester, Coach Long. Front Row: D. Pearson, S. Blackney, M. Garrison, P. Romoser, R. Hoskins, D. Duey, R. Wilson, K. Collom, J. Kincaid. Back Row: M. Garrison, T. Lierman, S. Binkley, D. Pearson, J. Hester, C. Leeman, J. Ehlenfeld, T. Rodgers, P. Romoser, D. Duez, R. Wilson, S. Blak- ney, J. Kincaid, K. Collom, D. Smitley, Sec, Row: Coach Long, J. Hollings- worth, L, Gardner, M. Tate, D. Lewis, P. Winauski, G. Stokes, C. Lierman, J. Woodyard, D. Conner, C. Snyder, B. Castle, R. Hiskins, Coach Stokes, First Row: Manager L. Walker, P. Snyder, D. Ellis, T. Garwood, S. Baird, T. Lewis, G. Collom, D. Hackler, K. Henderson, G. Romoser, S. Harvey, D. Moreland. “ The Mighty Bulldogs A re Passing Through 6? Football 73 Sept. 7 Martinsville Home 8-42 Sept. 14 Palastine Home 34- 0 Sept. 21 ABL Home 12- 8 Sept. 28 Ross ville A way 13-20 Oct. 5 Oak wood A way 20-18 Oct. 12 Bis mark Home 14-14 Oct. 26 Catlin Away 8-12 Nov. 2 Jamaica A way 14-12 Record 4-3■ -1 Top: T. Priest. Middle: V. Binkley, J. Johnson, L. Duez. Bottom: Sherry Ehlenfeld. The cheerleaders really did a great job this year. The Varsity squad had 2 Seniors, Vicki Binkley and Lil Duez, and 3 Juniors, Sherry Ehlenfield, Jo Hohnson, and Tonday Priest, plus Senior Pam Burrell, mascot. At the end of the first semester Vicki and Pam graduated and Micki Marriage took over as mascot. HELLO! The J. V. cheerleaders had one Freshman, Con- nie Ellis, and three Sophomores, Terri Fritz, Brenda Bange, and Lois Moreland. Miss Pepping sponsored all the girls. We thank them all for a fine job of cheering on the fighting BULLDOGS and for giving all the BULLDOG PRIDE. Top: C. Ellis, B. Bange. Bottom: T. Fritz, M. Marriage, L. Moreland. 64 The Lemon Drop Kids returned again this year with a new coach, Mr. Oliver Yates, and did a great job. Our final record was 16-8, and to top it off, we won the Vermilion County Conference Title too. The varsity consisted mostly of seniors, and they will be sorely missed next year. All players had a fan- tastic season and look forward to another good year in the future. 65 DAVID ELLIS GARY ROMOSER CoiLtf- 3 tonfE £)lLE TIM BUSBY DAVE LEWIS MIKE MILLER Front: Manager, M. Peterson; B. Wier; D. Smitely; L. Young; T. Miller; D. Duez; Back: R. Hoskins; C. Lierman; J. Hollingsworth; M. Tate; L. Gardner; G. Stokes; P. Brierley; Coach Stokes. This year the JV team had a record of 9-9. There is a lot of fine talent here which will bolster the varsity in the future. Also this is the first time the Freshmen have had a regular schedule. We anticipate more game for next year. There were two Freshmen teams; the most our school has had in a long while. This year they were just starting. Next year it will be a different and better story for the JV's and the Freshmen boys. Front: Manager, M. Peterson; R. Rowe; T. Hollingsworth; S. Blackeney; T. Lierman; D. Pearson; Back: S. Binkley; P. Romoser; J. Ehlenfeld; T. Rodgers; J. Kincaid; K. Collom; G. Ellis; J. Brierley; Coach Stokes. Basketball 73- 74 Nov. 20 Westville Away 67-86 Nov. 27 Georgetown Home 73-52 Dec. 4 Chrisman Home 64-62 Dec. 7 Jamaica Away 49-36 Dec. 14 Catlin Home 66-58 Dec. 18 Rossville Away 59-51 Dec. 27 Rossville Tourney Chenoa 61-54 Dec. 28 Westville 47-53 Jan. 11 Potomac Home 76-65 Jan. 15 Rankin Away 74-53 Jan. 21 County Tourney Jamaica 65-64 thru 26 County Tourney Bismarck 55-62 Jan. 29 ABL Away 53-63 Feb. 1 Shiloh Away 45-59 Feb. 4 Westfield Home 81-52 Feb. 5 Oakwood Home 69-65 Feb. 8 Bismarck Home 58-48 Feb. 9 Montezuma Away 49-65 Feb. 12 Uni-High Away 62-51 Feb. 15 Armstrong Away 46-60 Feb. 19 Wellington Home 70-61 Feb. 22 Catlin Away 50-45 Feb. 26 Regional-G-town Jamaica 72-57 Feb. 28 Westville Jamaica 58-65 70 Back Row: L. Gardner, ]. Kincaid, C. Leeman, J. Hollingsworth, S. Binkley, D. Hackler, B. Castle, T. Lierman, Coach Yates, T. Smiley. Front Row: G. Stokes, D. Duez, L. Walker, C. Lierman. Farm High School 1974 Spring Track Kansas (35) Chrisman (37) Ridge Farm (72) Catlin (62) Homer (42) Ridge Farm (38) Georgetown (92) Homer (36) Ridge Farm (28) Shiloh (82) Ridge Farm (55) Chrisman (35) Georgetown Invitational-R. F. (10) Vermilion Co. Track Meet-R. F. (5) ECC Track Meet R. F. (5) Ridge Farm - ABL Invitational R. F. (13) (5th) Old Shot New D. Hackler 4070” 880 Relay G. Stokes 45'5” Scrogham Moreland Conners Hackler 1:55 M0 Hollingsworth Gardner 1:42.8 Leeman Duez The junior class did themselves proud with prom '74. The gym was transformed into a Shakespearean Garden and PLUSH filled it with music. A hog roast was the thing for post prom. It was held at Ward Park in Ridge Farm and was a finishing highlight for the evening. 72 J. Braekney-Advisor, R. Todd-Editor, D. Davis-Bus. Manager, B. Bledsoe, J. Wills-Secretary, M. Hamilton, B. Davis. Somebodys got to do it so it might as well be us! That's the way our staff went this year. It started out with about 15, but when the work began, there were four who stuck with it and a couple of others who hung around. But all in all, it worked out just as well. The Vidio Tape room was Christened as The Year- book Room and that didn't leave much for anything else. A very small room for a very small staff! To raise a little money, candy was sold at noon and at the Donkey Basketball game. Ads were sold, letters were written, and prayers were given. In the end it all came out, finished, sealed, and delivered. And there we have it—NEVERMORE '74! Yearbook Staff STATE BANK OF Compliments of ridgf: farm YOUTH CENTER CHRISMAN N.W Corner of Square Free checking, trust services Member FDIC Chrisman Illinois GEORGETOWN IGA AL DAVIS OWNER Charles Bildilli Manager PATRONS Joy Ann Bakery Library Club Bass Tire Stephenson s Garage Westville Reads Mix Bundy Art Klub Spanish Club TTC EARLE H. ROBERTS © Freshmen Class $7 76 Compliments of MOONEY MOTORS Chrisman Illinois Chrisman The wisdom of maturity Dedicates an open mind To the needs of youth FRANCIS C. ROBINSON JOHN DEERE SALES SERVICES Congratulations to the Class of‘74 ADAM'S The Store of Distinctive S.W. YONTZ SON. INC. Chrisman Illinois Compliments of WEBSTER GROCER COMPANY Congratulations to the Class of'74 Illinois Danville Illinois CHRISMAN EOODS Chrisman, IL. 61924 Store hours Work Days 8-9 Sundays 8-6 WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE 123 Monroe L. Middlemas Owner Chrisman Illinois 77 J. N. COACH SAI LS U.S. 36 EAST Chrisman, Illinois 61924 Phone 269-2934 Compliments of THE STARLITE INN HONNALD AND SON FUNERAL HOMES Paul J. Honnald James E. Honnald Chrisman Side 11 Ridge Farm 269-2731 288-9023 247-2491 Congratulations to the Class of’74 The man who graduates today and stops learning tomorrow is uneducated the day after WESTVILLE HARDING PHARMACY 103 South Slate Westville Phone 267-2188 John P. Rowley. R.Ph 78 LATOZ HARDWARE We deal in all Your hardware needs Ridge Farm. ILL. BILL S MOWER SHOP Wheel Horse Tractors Comet Riders McCulloch Chain Saws We service what we sell Phone 269-2511 Chrisman. ILL. W ESTERN AUTO CONE-N-CUP DRIVE IN 103 North Street K. Carroll — Owner Ridge Farm. ILL. Georgetown. Illinois Phone 662-8878 Compliments of ALBERT NEWLIN Plumbing And Heating RUSS MARTIN CHEVROLET INC. Guttering and tin work American Standard Fixtures Chrisman. ILL And 61924 Furnaces Compliments of Compliments of DR JOSEPH F. JOHN MONTAGNINO JACKSON AUCTIONEER Chrisman. III. 79 BIAVA REDI-MIX Quality Concrete Septic Tanks Roofing Phone JACKSMITLER Building Contractor New and Repair Work Free Estimate 247-2273 and Cement West Clingan Lane West ville Phone 247-2738 Compliments of DR R. T. KIRSTEN OPTOMETRIST Chrisman, Illinois Best Wishes BRAZAS' BROS From 205 S. State St. HERB BAIRD West ville AND Illinois FAMILY WESTVILLE FLORAL Compliments of BOUTIQUE 107 S. Stale St. WESTVILLE STATE LOAN Phone 267-3220 • COMPANY 80 Ken Hawkins Agent Off. 442-8713 101 N. Range St. Res. 247-2455 RidgeFarm.il. THECOUNTRY COMPANIES Life Health Homeowners Auto Hail WEISS STANDARD SERVICE Mufflers Tires Brakes Shocks Tune-ups Check Our Price Fazio Shoes Dry Goods Fluid Tractor Tire Repair All Work Guaranteed BEN FRANKLIN STORE 5c -SI.00 Phone 247-2426 Georgetown, Illinois BENNETT LUMBER COMPANY BIGGS' MARATHON We can't sell it all So we sell the best Georgetown Compliments of Green House Fresh Flowers COATEORCHARDS BY BURGOYNES R.R. I Georgetown, IL Georgetown. Illinois Phone 662-8100 Phone 662-2116 81 Working with You to build a better community Chrisman, Illinois Member F.D.I.C. We’re the class with all the drive We're the class of 75 82 Compliments of STUDENT COUNCIL Paul Mark Lois Lil Brad Leigh Marcella Debbie Sherry Dennis Dorothy Joyce Vicki Donna Mr. Lewis Compliments of COOK DRUGS HARMON S MEATSTORE AND THE VILLAGER Chrisman Illinois Ben June Cook West Side of the Square Chrisman, Compliments of Illinois PAUL HODGE’S STANDARDSERVICE Chrisman Illinois 83 Compliments of THE 1ST POST OFFICE NATIONAL CREW BANK Ridge Farm. Illinois Westville 61870 LATOZ GLEICHMAN DRUGS HARDWARE K. T. Gleichman R. Ph. Paints Plumbing Ph. 662-8383 662-8284 General Hardware Georgetown Ridge Farm Illinois CASTLES Compliments of BUSINESS EQUIPMENT RIDGEWAY LANES ■N Danville RIDGEWAY LANES :':j RIOGEFARM. ILLINOIS Best of luck to Compliments of the class of ’74 ALEXANDERS Wayne Blakeney Danville Illinois 84 RIDGE FARM STATE BANK EVERY BANKING SERVICE MEMBER F.D.I.C. Phone 247-2104 PALMER COMPANY INC. RIDGE FARM SUNDRIES Waukesha. Wisconsin 53186 Cards Ph. 247-7204 McGUINN OFFICE EQUIPMENT Gifts Beauty Aids Rdige Farm. ILL. Compliments of 606 South 6th Champaign, Illinois 61820 SHICKSUPPLY AND EQUIPMENT CO. 85 Never More '74 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON TO THE 1974 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES: As you complete your high school education, you will discover that the real journey of your lives has just begun. And as you travel the paths you have chosen, I feel that experience will teach you that life is not a book with old age as a last chapter, but rather a series of short stories, each with its own unfolding. Through each new adventure on the way I know that you will learn that true happiness comes to those who give fully of themselves to what they believe in and to their fellowman. We live in a time that offers unparalleled opportunities for each individual and for our nation. And I am con- fident that you will take hold of these opportunities to achieve greater good for yourselves and for our country. Where there is life, there is hope; and in you — the graduates of our high schools — there is the fullness of life. Your fellow citizens place the fullness of their hope in you. And on their behalf I wish you every success for the future. MEMORIES Memories floating through the pages of my mind. Memories seeing painted pictures of past times. Of tears well shed for good and bad, and sunny times and some so sad. Laughing days of young at heart, not really knowing where to start. Waiting for tomorrows sun and seeing stars fade into one. Memories of days we thought somehow would never end. Memories as we look back to find our childhood friends. Of why we never stopped to say, Thank you for your help today. Thank you for your being there Always waiting near somewhere To keep our heads and hearts up high. And always understanding why. Memories as we look back on thanks that should be said. Memories for days gone by, passing into those ahead. 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