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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1983 volume:

Missy Hackl Jeff Michael Danny Parce Troy Pearson Brian Rodgers Debbie Rodgers Tim Shields Jim Skinner Tammy Sly Brad Snoke David Stanton Jim Stanton Steve Valangeon Butch Vice Bob Whittaker Tom Will The Homecoming Game started at 2:00 P M. Our opponent was Oakland The football boys put in alot of effort Unfortunately. Oakland came out on top with a score of 45-6 The student council had a raffle ticket sale during Homecoming week The winners of the raffle were announced at half time of the game First place winner of 50 silver dollars was Terry Banta Citizen of the year was awarded to Larry Stahl iree op n up kiucvoqs reuses rue oa ks- HOMSeOMWG “FALL HAPPENINGS” The 1982 Homecoming Pa- rade began at 10:00 a m. on Sat- urday, October 9. It was a fine day for a parade and booths up- town. There were many entries in the parade, but there weren’t as many booths as last year. The Booster Club received 1st place in the float competition. The flat competition results are as fol- lows: first: freshmen; second: Seniors; third: Juniors. The win- dow competition results are as follows: first: Juniors; second: Sophomores; third: Seniors; fourth: Freshmen. 'U' •V M On Pajama Day it was interesting to see so many people running around m tom vary eiteresting out fit During 3rd hour P E some of tha students am comparing outfit� Kevin Lator forgot to put toma gym short on undat hi� PJ� . and puttad hi� patama bottom� down to prova that ha did hava short on Boy. was ha ambarastad' Mr� Ball. Mr Connar. Mrs Noggta and Nancy Mitchail all wore pajamas also It was a tough job. but tha winners wara finally chotan Tha winner wara Kavm Lator and Kama Markle Kavm had on a roba. insulated long johns. slippers and a PJ � hirt Kama had on graan satin. Japanasa looking pajamas Freshmen assembly' Ime This was a ruca. warm sunny day Almost avary individual wore somathing purpla and or gold All of tha taachars and our sacratary. Nancy Mitchail. wora tha old boys bask at ball warm up pants Thasa wara purpla. whit and gold stnpad Choosing tha winners for this day proved to be vary difficult, but finally a decision was reached Tha win ner� wara Gian Stahl Karan Chasnut Gian had on gold sweatpants with his purpla football jersey, and Karan had on purpla sweatpants with Gian's white football jersey aStifle that sneeze! The majority of Freshman boys dressed up for op posit sea day Thera wara so many pretty “new girls m our school Tha teachers who dressed up ware Mrs Ball. Mrs Connar. Mrs Noggie. Nancy Mitchell, and Mr Hackler After much esc it ament, the winner were finally chosen Cheryl Thurman was tha bast mala and Stave Ltschalk was tha best female Cheryl had on blue jeans, a denim jacket wtth the sleeves cut out. and a workman hard hat Stave had on a rad. spaghetti strap sun-dress, a necklace, make up. combs m his hair, hose and girl’s shoes an History — THIS was a sunny warm day for ail of our Ro mans and Greeks Many people wore Togas to school Evan Mr Noggta and Mrs Connar wora a toga Al though there was a wide variety of outfits, there were only two real Romans They were Tam Hughey and David Zimmerman Both wora a white toga, belts around tha waist, a head band and leather strings made to look like Roman sandals on their feet Freshmen who did not wear a toga were told by some of the Seniors to crawl on their hands knees and push a penny down the sidewalk wtth their noses Thu was fun for all to watch J Lisa Spesard and Darrin Voyles A urn Candidates for Queen were Nancy Cook — senior. Lisa Parmley — senior, Lisa Spesard — junior and Angie Latoz — junior Candidates for King were Darrin Voyles — junior. Steve Kotcher — junior, Brent White — senior and Sam Blakeney — Senior. Sophomores attendants were Kelly Acord and Tony Barrett. Freshman attendants were Joni Latoz and Steve Spesard 14 “ONLY TIME WILL TELL” Senior Parent Day ■■■■■■■■ 1 ( w til HOUHBI 1 The football season started out different this year because of a new state ruling: No pads were allowed for the first 3 days. This allowed more conditioning work before hitting and may have saved us some injuries We started the season with 34 players and ended up with 33 The first few games our offense had trouble generating points, but at the end of the season our defense and offense had come of age1 Our seniors, led by co-captains Glen Stahl and Cliff Beard, took charge in the later games We will greatly miss them next year Out of the 76 points we scored this year. Sam Blakeney scored 58 of them It was fun to watch him run Coach Kevin Tate Our seniors: Glen, Cliff, Sam, Kent, Brent, Jerry, Neal and Jason will leave knowing that they have contributed very much to our pro- gram, and with the hope that those follow- ing them will carry on that good attitude. Bant a fi w rz mi M, Bottom Left to right - Jerry Ellis, Sam Blakeney, Kent! r. Cliff Beard, Brent White. oung, Jason Paul row left to right — Coach Kevin Tate, Troy Johnson. Tim Shields. Kevin Mitchell, Darrin Voyles, Lee Dixon, Mike Francis, Danny Paree. John Loop. Darren Paree. Asst Coactftoff Allen Third row left t Troy Pftfbon, PflWiHiiUuii Ha mil IIiimbi ftnii Martin, Bob Whittaker. Jim Skinner, Butch Vice, Back row left to right - manager Brad Snoke, Steve Spesard, Mike Stickler. Jeff Woodard Greg Ellery. John Kinney, and manager David White. 18 Front: L-R Cheryl Thurman, Stacy Jackson, Candy Conrad, Nancy Cook, Kathy Banta, Tina Lewis. 2nd row: L-R Karen Chesnut, Sheri Tucker, Missy Hackl, Robin Baird, Teresa Brewer, Mgr. 3rd row: L-R Lori Mitchell, Joni Latoz, Laura Georges, Darla Scrogham. 4th row: L-R Kelley Acord, Stephanie Weir, Terri Wills, Pam Mills. Top: Mr. Albin, Coach. 24 ■ A REAR VIEW OF HARRISON GRADE SCHOOL located east of Ridge Farm which houses Kindergarten through 2nd grades will no longer be used, following a decision by Ridge Farm's School Board to close the facility. The building was originally used as a rural school for grades one through eight with Its own athletic department known as the Harrison Hornets. Because of the budget deficit In the Ridge Farm School District, the building will now stand empty. The Harrison Elementary School will be closed at the end of the 1983 school year. The old school has been standing for over 70 years, from 19131983. Although the school board de- cided to close Harrison, some parents still prefer their children to attend. The home-like envi- ronment. We are all saddened to see the old school close, but those of us who attended still have the old memories. Sherri Wills Rkipr Kami Hoard ( Iom % Harriison School To Reduce S200.000 Deficit The Ridge Farm School Board, after studying various proposed recom- mendations presented by the Citizen’s Advisory Council, took official action on closing Harrison Grade School and eliminating several positions of employment in order to alleviate a $200,000 budget deficit in the Education Fund. •THINGS I REMEMBER ABOUT HARRISON’ Plan© In the lunch room . Dm Parmley I moved from let to 2nd grade � n the middle of the year and got to have P E twice in one day . Carrie Harvey Jerry Wilson tried to kiss Sherri Wills on the tetter totters and knocked me off . Cheryl Thurman Robin, the rest of the class, and I got swats for talking. Cheryl Thurman Stick competition was the game of the year”. Cheryl Thurman Rolling down the hill between the basketball court and the com field Mrs Blakeney would remind us not to go m the field . Hal Lwengood The k i s a-i ng tree which sits by itself next to the held . Lias Spesard Damn Voyies kissed me on the bus and my reaction got us both M trouble We had to t m the front seat . Lisa Spesard Watching a movie about space I dropped my little wood chair purposely down the stairs Shern Wills and And got swats ” Singing your a grand old flag . Tammy Collom Sam Blakeney and I Band From playing on the teeter totters . Tina Lewis 26 Pet Peeve: Students rudely interrupting me and my class past time: Running, going to a good movie and out to dinner Hobby: Sewing, crafts, baking. Pet Peeve Smart aleck kids Past-time Reading Hobby Hand work of all sorts Favorite sayings Will You Please Be Quiet! Toga Day' Observing! Pet Peeve: Interruptions, Hobby: Cooking, Past time — Swimming. Say- ing: “You Can Do It; Pet Peeve: Talking in- stead of singing, Pas Time — showing Paint horses. Hobby: Sewing Saying: “Do as I say, Not as I do Not Available Pet Peeve: Negative At- titudes. Favorite Past- time — Teaching ever- ything constructive. Hob- bies: Coaching Chess and Scholastic Bowl teams. Parenting, Camping, Reading Scientific arti- cles, Sports. b t Chere Lewis Art Classes Yearbook Sponsor Pel Peeve: Immature usage of art materials and doing 'Little to get by Hobby: Enjoying na- ture. my managerie. being Creative Past-time Being with Good friends Favorite Saying Art Is a time for Mental ex- pression Not verbal Conversa tion who 2t Peeve: don’t remember typew- riter margins. Past-time: Doing What I want, When I want. Hobby: Playing pianos, organs, and all types of crafts. Favorite Saying: READY? Type! Pat Noggle Business Machines, Typing Shorthand mmmm 4 29 Pet Peeve: “Students that won't try.” Past time: Watching Sports Contests Hobby: Playing around with the computer Favorite saying “Beats Me . Pet Peeve “No Comment. Past time Swimming Hobby sewing Fa vorite saying “Sit down, be quiet, and go to work! Nancy Englund Music (Band) Pet Peeve “If you are going to do it. do it right Past time Reading and being around people Hobby: Sports. Favorite saying: “God Bless You!” Pet Peeve “When students miss a performance or when they forget their instruments.“ Past-time: Listen- ing to good music Hobby I love birds, tropical fish, and antique dolls. Favorite Saying Saxagroans are out of tune! t Dorothy Ramert Spanish Pet Peeve “Bad Grammar. Bad Manners . Past time Participating, watching, and officiating sports events Hobby Being healthy men- tally physically and traveling Jeff Allen History Pet Peeve “People who believe teachers are rich “ Past-time Read mg Hobby Knitting dog sweaters Favorite Saying De Veras9 and No Importa' 30 Nancy Mitchell Favorite Past-time: Attending sports events Saying T.G.I.F. (Thank God It’s Fri- day) Hobby Bowling. Reading Aerobics Pet Peeve as Secretary: (Endless interuptions that come with the territory. ) My office helpers were very dedicated this year. It takes a Fleet of dedicated volunteers to insure the efficient operation of the Ridge farm High School We have a great staff of helpers this year Not pictured are Chris Mar tin and Lori MitchellNancy Mitchell Mr Brackney Pet Peeve: Students sent to the office for misbehaving Saying: Those who will not look back at pos- terity will not look forward to the future.” Past-time: Fishing and Michigan 31 Pet Peeve — “Students that criticize the lunch program.” Pasttime — Motorcycle Riding Hobby — Gardening Saying — “Oh Shoot” Doris Pet Peeve — “A kid who wrinkles his nose at every thing but dessert.” Past time — Working in the yard during summer. Hobby — Growing flow- ers Saying — “No big deal!” Bev Pet Peeve — Always hard to please every one, sometimes even myself. Past-time — Bowling. Reading, others Hobby - Bowling, cooking Sayings — The Majlc Words — Please. Thank-you.” Dee The job of a good cook is not always easy, some kids have smart mouths, some of pretty smiles, and always under it all. theres always kindness. Every boy. girl has all these things Don't we all have them. Love ya all. Dee Weir Pet Peeve — Pens, Pen- cils on the desk “Walk- off ” Past-time — Music Hobby — Taking care of tropical fish aquarium. Saying — “If ya can’t do it right, don’t do it at all.” Rose Ann 33 Jerry Ellis Gen Stahl Tim Woodard Troy Pearson Tony Barrett Steve Spesard Bob Whittaker Lee Dixon Terry Doan Th« Ridg« Farm Bulldogs again improved on their previous years record Finishing the season with a 6-15 record, and a wealth of under classmen seeing action, again provided a bright future The team was an ever working and bustling group that had few major break- downs. To improve again next year the team will have to continue to improve on its shooting percentages and play more intensely on the defensive end of the court With proper dedication and hard work success will surely follow COACH DON HACKLER Bor lW tt.iK First row Jb� vBarrett ttevin MitQh ll, Steve Spetird, and Brai Snoke, Manager. Se ■erry Elite. 1 m Woodarl, Troy Plarion, Gie r)d ro hn Loop, Stahl. First row i Shawn The Jr. Varsity team made some great steps toward re- spectability this year Moving from a 1 16 record In 1981- 82 to a 10-7 record 82-83. The team was made up of Freshman and Sophomores which shows great promise for the future! With great im- provement and hard work in the off-season these players will become a main ingredient for next years varsity. L-R: Daria Scrogham. Lori Mitchell, Kathy Banta, Stephanie Weir, Cheryl Thurman, Terrie Wright. Amy Knoblett, Laura Georges dge Farm cheerleaders attended an ICF cheer leading camp at Bradley University in Illinois All the cheerleaders attended and the squad received four ribbons: 110%. 110%. Summer Chnk Award for Excellence, and Cheering skills, stunts, pyramids and rumbling Under the direction of Mrs Conner, this year's cheerleaders performed some new things here at RFHS One of these was the Flash light routine to Only Time Will Tell at the bonfire the night before Homecoming Another new protect the cheerleaders thought of was giving a spirit award to some students from each class During the last pep session these students were called down with the cheerleaders to help the cheerleaders lead their fellow classmates in the good oT Funky Chicken cheer That was enjoyed by all All through the school year the cheerleaders had money making projects, one of which was selling bumper-stkkers that read I The Bulldogs Spirit is shown all over Ridge Farm by these stkkers GOOD JOB cheerleaders' 1982-1983 L-R top Laura Georges. Cartssa Harvey. Teresa Brewer. Pam Mills. Joni Latoz, Sheri Tucker. Amy Knoblett, Kelly Acord, Coach Robert Knight L-R bottom Teresa Doan. Holly Cown. Stephanie Weir. Amy Richardson The girls basketball team had a great year this year with the varsity at 12 7 and the Jv at 9 3 as of February 24. 1983. The girls this year won the EOC Conference tourna- ment The Varsity letter win- ners are Stacy Jackson sr . Cheryl Thurman Jr. Candy Conrad jr. Lisa Spesard Jr. Angie Latoz Jr. Debbie Rod gers soph. Laura Georges freshman The team had a very good aggressive defence, they de veloped good rebounding The shooting and free throws percentages could use Im- provement, they will work on it next year The girls worked harder in the games than they did during their practices The team needs more crowd support for the up coming school year! The only team member we will lose is Stacy Jackson, our only senior on the team. Next year looks promising Looks good for the next 2-3 years for the J.V We have alot of good up coming freshman girls coming in I am real proud of the girls and all of their efforts to make this a good year. I real- ly enjoyed coaching all of them Coach Robert Knight 42 1982-83 (tJKjCS kaskszkmjc II 4} c sew OK WQMZ ' t i Alfred hMrylin Ellis (J Nancy Englund (Band Di- rector) 44 Bottom L-R Bob Cown, Glen Stahl, Nancy Cook, Darrin Voyles, Sam Blakeney, Kent Stickler. Second row — Bill Warfel, Kevin Lewsader, Tim Shields. Troy Pearson, John Loop, Tony Barrett Third Row — Danny Paree, Lisa Parmley, Steve Lischalk, Steve Spesard, Paul Morris. Troy Johnson, Steve Kotcher. Joe Ingalsbe. Fourth Row — Neal Young, Mike Stickler. Brian Warfel, Rich Haase. Brian Rodgers. Lori Snider. Fifth Row — Robert Corwin. Terry Doan. Darrin Paree. Hal Livingood. Mike Albin teacher Z)JV Top — Mike Albin with F.F.A. Officers: L-R Bob Cown. Sam Blakeney, Glen Stahl, Nancy Cook, Kent Stickler, Darrin Voyles, Tony Barrett Kent is taking care of business The FFA this year was full of excitement with many successes and a few failures. The greatest success came from the livestock team. The Team went to four contest's and placed high in 3 out of 4 contests. They placed 2nd. 5th, and 2nd in those contests. Next the basketball team did well receiv- ing a 1st and 4th placed in the the tourni- ment which they played in. The FFA held another successful year on barn yard nur- sery day. Thanks should go out to the peo- ple who helped to provide all the animals. The dance was another event that was en- joyed by all who attended it. Mike Albin! 46 Thu Km been very exciting MMon for the Ridge Farm Own Team Varsity («amt competed kn a num bar of events including lha Roanoka Benson Tourna manl. East CantraJ Ohnota Chaaa Laagua (twits and round robm tournament ). Jarry Dyar Memorial Ver nwbon County Tournafnent. and the State Ciaaa A Team Tournament The Roanoke Benson Tourna man was for u a practice tournament tn which wa ware attempting to evaluate the «trength of play In other part of the Mata StlB. wa placed 5th of 10 team In the East Central Mmols Cheat Laagua the team won 1 of 3 Swiss events, placed 2nd In another, placed 2nd m the round robin tournament. Mid placed 1M In the laagua on the basis of the total record after 21 rounds of play Ridge Farm won the Varsity divi- sion of the Jerry Dyer Memorial Vermilion County Tournament and had high hope going Mo the stata tournament At the stata tournament the team had a record of 3 wins and a draw in 6 rounds of play to place 7th among 23 teams, which is a significant achievement The varsity record for the season was 21 wins. 4 draws, and 4 losses for a 79% winning percentage Ridge Farm outscored their opponents 20 to 82 and Individuals won 30 ribbons In the laagua for out stand log play The players who made this possible include JerTy Elh . Jim Skinner. John Loop. Brent Whitt. Jim Ingalsbe. Cliff Beard and Joe Ingalsbe Jerry wa the outstanding player in the Eaaf Central Illinois Chess League Jim Skinner placed 10th m the laagua Jotm won 75% of his games on board 3. Brant was the varsity player with the highest winning percentage Jim Ingalsbe won 6 of 6 game In the Mat team tournament Cliff Beard and Jim Ingalsbe tied for few M loaaes and Jo gamed a lot of varsity experience hi ling tn when other could not attend The varsity II teams also had much success They placed 5th of 10 teams tn the Roanoke-Benson Tour nament They also won hrM place tn the East Central nhnois Chess League and the Jerry Dyer Memorial Vermilion County Tournament In addition they placed 2nd m the tUtnots Invitational Fresh-Soph Tour nament held at Lincoln Way High School The final record of the Varsity 11 teams was 26 wins. 8 draws, and 9 losses for a 70% winning percentage They outscored then opponents 234 to 116 and won 48 ribbons for outstanding play In the league Individuals such as Jim Skinner. Bob Whittaker. Joe Ingalsbe. Kerne Markle Courtney Col . Jeff Woodard and Butch Vice led the way for much of the success achieved but other players such as Steve Valangeon. David Stanton, and Huy Vuong had a significant num ber of wins Those who did not letter at leaM improved their skills and should be stronger next year These included Troy Pearson. Troy Johnson. Greg EBery. Jeff Michael. David White. Theresa Brewer. Scott Meeker, and Mike Francis 47 “Jr. Varsity” This year was the first formal season of the Scholastic Bowl team for Ridge Farm. We’ve met with six dif- ferent schools this year. They are: Oakwood, Bismark-Henning, Shi- loh, Chrisman, Argenta Orenta, St. Joe-Ogden. “varsity” Teachers and Stu- dents make up the questions that were used for practice and meets. The questions came from all academic and elective area. Any student with learning potential and enthu- Siam may participate in Scholastic Bowl. ■•JETS The following students par ticipated in the Jets testing on Feb 22. 1983. in Danville Their academic records and test taking ability allowed them to represent our school in a 12 school competition. They are: Robin Baird: Eng- lish and Biology; Carrie Har- vey. Chemistry and English; Kathy Banta. English; Karen Chesnut, Math and Chemis- try; Candy Conrad. Math and Biology; Brent White. Chem- istry and Biology; John Loop, Math and Biology; Kent Stickler. Graphics; Glen Stahl. Physics and Graphics; Tim Woodard. Math and Eng- lish; Jerry Ellis. Chemistry and Physics. ■ Th« Ridgatarm National Honor Society la a group of stu- • � that hav« reached a grade point average of 4 0 or better, on a S 0 grading average The tfudents have been at RHS for at lean one aemeater. and are member� of the Junior and Senior Qaaa The basis on which a student Is chosen for membership m the NHS is service, leadership, and character The election of members Into the NHS is by a majority of vote of the faculty, with never less than half of the staff present [hiring this school year, the N H S had it's first dance m the old gym which took place January 14. 1983 The entertainment for the dance was Kevin Latoa, who played records and was the Disc Jockey Toward the end of the school year, students from grades 10-12. who reach the goal of 4 0 or better wil be elected for initiation mto the N H S The ultimate goal of the N H S is to stimulate a desire to lead service, create an enthusiasm for schoiorships, to promote worth leadership, and to encourage the development of charac ter in students at RH S' The student council is a collection of stu- dents from all four grades. These students are elected by their class mates. The stu- dent council’s job is to try and make the deci- sions that are best for the student body. They put on the spring and Homecoming dance's for the student body. They are also the one’s to supply the Christmas Movie! This year the High School once again had a Marching Band, the first in four years. We have also increased the size of the band by 10% We have been busy performing at the basketball games. Vermillion County Tournament, and Pop Spring Concert Several people went to solo, ensemble contest, and the county band festival SO Unit Chorus and General Music v: 1 Chorus this year was filled with several different types of activities. The season started with a sacred concert In October, followed by a Christmas concert in December Starting in January they prepared for solo and ensemble contests and also the Vermillion County music festival in March. April of course was filled with preperation for the musical “Happy Days with the finishing touches being applied for “Pops concert in May Chorus this year was a success. 1982 83 Chorus CMOKUS Front L R Julie Ellery. Teresa Miller. Sherri Wills. Missy Hackel, Sheri Tucker. Amy Richardson, Stephanie Weir Row 2 LR Teresa Doan, Kathy Banta. Mike Stickler. Rich Haase. Jason Paulson. Stacy Jackson. Teresa Brewer Row 3 L R Karen Chesnut, Jim Stanton, Tony Barrett. Darrin Paree, Troy Johnson. Kelly Acord, Amy Knoblett Row 4 L R Mrs Hackler. Kevin Latoz. Steve Spesard. Troy Pearson. John Loop. Tim Woodard. John Kenny 51 UVOKJZS UVOKJZS DKJM Z.V. SHOW i) 1) 2) 2) 2) 2) 4) 4) 5) 5) SOME SPECJAC ABOUZ ME! 1982-1983 UVOKJZSPAKZV 1) 2) 2) UVOKJZS JOOO 0 2) 2) 4) UVOKJZS UVOKJZS JSAJiS CAWV 1) 1) 2) 2) 2) 3) 4) 4) 5) 5) MV KSSZ SJQMZUKS UVOKJZS SOM 1) 2) 2) UVOKJZS JJjCM 1) 2) 2) ) 2) 2) 4) 5) UVOKJZS KAjm ism interest me because In my opinion. N is vehat Is happening now History, biology, and English aren’t changing. theyU al- ways be the same D Scrogham “I kke Home Ec because I en- joy sewing and cooking This class helps me learn how to do things on my own h helps me to show people that I am able to leant how to do things on my own without anyone around I to do things that may be hard or easy C Harvey SPRING HAPPENINGS The Wild Life Band” supplied entertainment The Band included: Troy Johnson; Lead Guitar. Ben Staley; Rythms. and Tim Jenkins; the drums. Tim Staley. Bass, and Back up singer Cheryl Staley. ¥ Couples for the count down Out dance took place In the new gym. February 19th An average crowd showed up with the Cream ©I the Cropa «tu dent attending AH member were from the Danville area, with the ex- ception oi our own Home town Boy. Troy Johnson 57 Track Team 1983 Front - Joni Latoz, Carrie Harvey, Kelley Acord, Debbie Rogers, Missy Hackl, Stacy Jackson, Mr. Hackler (Coach) Middle - Brian Rogers, Tim Woodard, Lee Dixon, Terry Doan, Chris Martin. Back — Jeff Woodard, Mike Francis, Sam Blakeney, Mark Tucker.________________________________________________ The 1983 Track The girls track participants were seniors; Stacy Jackson, Juniors; Cheryl Thurman, Carrie Harvey, Sophomores; Kelley Acord, Debbie Rogers, Freshman; Joni Latoz, Missy Hackl. The girls won the “Class B County” by scoring a total of 24 points. Debbie Rogers was a Double event winner” in the shot put and discus throw. The Fresh-Soph girls finished second in the conference. Kelley Acord won four events and Joni Latoz won the 1600 meter run. Additional girls would make next years team even stronger!! The boys track season was slowed by injuries. The team consisted of Sam Blakeney, Tim Woodard, Chris Martin, Mark Tucker, Brian Rogers, Mike Francis, Lee Dixon, Troy Pearson, and Jeff Woodard. If the boys can get all the kids out that should be out, next years team should be one of the best in the conference as well as the “Class B County.” “HAPPyS MVS” A MUSJCAC “We’re seeing ‘Ben Hur’ ”, “Who’s gonna’ call the girls?” 60 “HAPPV DAYS MUSJCAJC 1st row L-R: John Loop. Kevin Latoz, Kathy Banta. Amy Binkley, Lee Ann Brackney 2nd row LR: Mrs Hackler, John Kinney. Brad Snoke. Kent Stickler. Steve Kotcher. Glen Stahl. Miss Englund. 3rd row L R Robin Baird, Karen Chesnut. Kelley Acord. Amy Knoblett. Stephanie Weir. Lori Mitchell. Julia Ellery 4th row L-R Rich Haase. Troy Pearson. Steve Spesard. Jerry Ellis. Amy Richardson 5th row L-R: Missy Hackl. Tammy Collom, David White. Mike Stickler. Brent White. Danny Paree. Chris Martin. Teresa Brewer. Kerne Markle On April 29 and 30. 1983, RFHS pre- sented the Spring Musical “Happy Days” The musical was based on the popular T V. hit series and turned out to be a big success. The entire setting of the show took place in Arnold's restaurant The story line: Two business women (The Appleton sisters) plan to turn Al's place into a boutique as soon as his lease (which is already expired) is up. The Fonz and the rest of the gang try to figure out a way to save Al’s from be- coming a dress shop. During the midst of this fiasco. Ralph falls in love, the girls have a fight with the guys. Ralph and Potsie go undercover as a couple of hoods. Fonzie picks up another chic, and A1 discovers that one of the business women is his long lost love. Cynthia Ap- pleton The students began working on the show in March, and learned their lines, songs, and dance numbers very quickly. 62 cjcass omesns 7K8SMMSW Left to Right: Missy Hackl. Vice-President; David White. Secretary; Mr Allen, sponsor; Mike Stickler. President; Car- tssa Harvey. Treasurer. fUJWOKS Left to Right Sherri Wills, Secretary; Carrie Harvey. Trea- surer; Mrs Lewis, sponsor, Mr. Hackler. sponsor. John Loop. Vice-President; Miss Englund. sponsor. Angie Latoz. President. Mrs Bell, sponsor SOPMOMOKSS Left to Right: Mr� . Hall, sponsor). Mr� Weathers, sponsor; Mr Albin. sponsor. Tammy Sly Treasurer; Amy Knoblett, Vice-President; Kelley Acord. secretary; Lee Dixon. Presi- dent sewjoKS Left to Right: Jerry Ellis. President. Brent White. Vice-Presi- dent; Mr Corbin, sponsor. Mrs Conner, sponsor. Mr Knight, sponsor Not pictured Tammy Collom, Secretary, Treasurer msz QUAKZEK SECOND QUAKZEK HIGH HONORS 4 75 - 5 0 Sophomores Senior� 50 Kelley Acord 50 Jerry Elks Kerne Markle 483 Kent Stickler 4.77 Kevin Mitchell 5.0 Brent White Juniors: 403 Brad Snoke Amy Knobieft 5.0 50 50 Freshmen: Robin Baird Karen Cheanut 484 Lon MitcheD 5.0 Candy Conrad 5.0 Mike Stickler 4 83 Usa Spesard 50 Stephanie Weir 50 Tim Woodard 50 Ginger Wills 481 HONORS 4 5 - 4 74 Sophomores Senior� Troy Pearson 453 Juba Ellery 455 Tim Shields 463 Freshmen Junior� : Teresa Brewer 4 72 Cheryl Thurman 4 63 Laura Georges 4 63 Bill Warfcl 4 S3 Missy Hackl 466 Term Wright 463 Carrtsa Harvey 463 Amy Richarson 450 ACHIEVEMENT HONORS Steve Spesard 4 58 Marianna WahHeldt 4 53 4 25 -4 49 Jeff Woodard 4 61 Seniors Freshmen 4 45 Cathy Hicks Junior� 433 Jonl Lator Came Harvey 438 Steve Kotcher 427 John Loop 446 SENIORS 5 of 24 21% 3.77 GPA JUNIORS 11 of 24 46% 3 96 GPA SOPHOMORES 7 of 30 23% 3 88 GPA FRESHMEN 13 of 33 39% 3 77 GPA TOTAL SCHOOL 36 of 110 33% 3 86 GPA ZMJKD QUAKZEK High Honors 4 75 - 5 0 Sophomores Seniors Kelley Acord 4 84615 Jerry Ellis 50 Amy Knoblett 4 75 Brent White 4 85714 Kevin Mitchell 50 Brad Snoke 50 Juniors Freshmen Robin Baird Karen Cheanut Candy Conrad Carrie Harvey John Loop 481818 4 84615 5.0 5.0 4 84615 Lon Mitchell Mike Stickler Ginger Wills Jeff Woodard 50 4 83333 481818 50 Lisa Spesard 5.0 Sophomores Tim Woodard 5.0 Troy Pearson 4 69230 Honors 4 5 — 4 74 Seniors 46 Freshmen Kathy Banta Laura Georges 4 63636 Kent Stickler 4 S3846 Joni Lator 4 63636 Juniors Stephanie Weir 4 69230 Cheryl Thurman 4 6923 Sophomores 4 42857 Term Wnght 463636 Richy Haase Kerm Markle 4 46153 Achievement Honor� . Debbie Rodgers 4 25 Tim Shields 4 4S4S4 4 25 - 4 49 Jim Stanton 4 25 Seniors Glen Stahl 4 38461 Freshmen Holly Cown 4 27272 Ruth Dodson 4 4S454 Juniors Melissa Hackl 4 41666 Sheri Tucker 4 25 AngM Let01 4 36363 Marianna WahHeldt 4 38461 BUI Wartel 436363 HIGH HONORS: 4 75 - : Seniors Kathy Banta 4 83 Jerry Ellis 50 Junlorstl Brad Snoke 5.0 Freshman Karen Chesnut 485 Candy Conrad 50 John Loop 5.0 Usa Spesard 50 Tim Woodard 50 Term Wright 485 HONORS 4.5 - 4.74 oeniori Kent Stickler 464 Brent White 4 67 Juniors Carrie Harvey 469 ACHIEVEMENT HONORS 4 25 - 4 49 , - . DCTMOT9 Juha Ellery Glen Stahl Junior� Angle Lator Cheryl Thurman Sophomores KeBey Acord 50 Amy Knoblett 50 Kevin Mitchell 5.0 Robtn Baird 482 Jon Lator 4 82 Lon Mitchell 50 Mike Stickler 50 Stephanie Weir 5.0 Ginger Wills 50 Jeff Woodard 492 Laura Georges 482 Sophomores Kerm Markle 4 67 Tim Shields 469 Freshman Theresa Brewer 45 Steve Spesard 458 Sophomores Tom Coilom 427 Tammy Sly 427 Freshman Canssa Harvey 445 SENIORS 6 of 24 25% 3 39 GPA JUNIORS 9 of 24 38% 3 64 GPA SOPHOMORES 7 of 30 23% 3 40 GPA FRESHMAN 9of 33 27% 3 12 GPA TOTAL SCHOOL 31 of 111 30% 3 38 GPA RidgeFarm High School “Honor Roll” Regular And Modified '7 Made Zhe Honor Koll”!! Signature:• Senior� Juniora Sophomore� Freahmen TOTAL SCHOOL 5 of 24 2% 3 70361 CGPA 11 of 23 48% 4 08675 CGPA 10 of 30 33% 3 99299 CGPA 12 of 32 37 5% 3 83939 CGPA 38 of 109 35% 3 90396 SGPA SOUKZH QUAKZEK k’t f ROBERT CORWIN SPENT HIS JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEAR WITH US. Kathy Banta activities Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Class s c I. Ch fl ad r 1.4. girls basketball mgr 1. football mgr 2. By By Bird� 1. R-club 1. 2. 3. Hallo Dolly 2. Th spian 2. 3. 4. Happy Days 4. Track 2. Yearbook 2. 3. 4. J E T S team 3. 4. ion act pUys 3. Scholastic bowl 3. Volleyball 3. 4. DAR 4. N H.S 3. Student Council 4, Prom Candidat 4. First Annual Sit Out 3 ftp • xni| ‘ I Cliff Beard Activities: Football 1, 2. 3. 4. Basketball 1,2.3, 4. Chess 2. 3. 4. R club 1. 2. 3. 4. Class treasurer 1, Vice-president 3, Sam Blakeney FFA 1.2. 3. 4. R club 2. 3.4. Football 2, 3, 4. Track 3, 4. Basketball 1. 2. Thespian 2. 3, 4, “Hello Dolly Bye Bye Birdie. First Annual Sit Out 3. Tammy Collom Activities. Cheerleading 1, 3, Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Volleyball mgr 1, Basketball mgr 2. Reporter in Bye Bye Birdie. Court Clerk in Hello Dolly. Basketball 3. Mother in “The Farmers Daughter.” First Annual Sit Out 3, Happy Days 4. Nancy Cook PUy (By By Bird! ) 1. PUy (H i io Dolly) 2, PUy (Taka A L«tl r) 3. PUy (HAPPY DAYS) 4. Chorus 1. 3. Homecoming Attendant 1. 3. Sw t Heart Attend«nt 1, Prom Candidat 4. Homecoming Att«n d nt 4. Cheerleader 2. 3. Volley ball Cocaptain 3. 4 R Club 2. 3. 4. Thespian 2. 3. 4. Student Council 4. FFA 3. FFA sac 4. Flr t Annual Stt Out 3 Most Athletic - Cliff Most Likely to Succeed — Kathy Biggest Clown - Tammy Loudest — Tammy Best Dressed — Kathy Shortest Hair — Tammy Tallest — Cliff. Nancy Biggest Feet — Cliff. Nancy Deepest Voice — Cliff, Tammy Highest Voice — Kathy Most Involved - Kathy Longest Fingers - Cliff Teachers Pet — Kathy Lawyer — Kathy Ann Landers — Kathy Sports Announcer — Cliff Junk Food Junkie — Tammy Biggest Flirt — Nancy 68 Lisa Parmely Drama club 1. - Chorus 1. - Volleyball 2. 3. - R club 2. 3. 4. - Honor Roll 2. - girls basketball mgr 2. - Oat secretary 3. - Typing Awards 3. - Homecoming Queen candidate ' 4 M Terry Doan activities: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, - Track 1, 2. 3, 4, - FFA 2, 3. 4 Stacy Jackson Activities Drama Club 1. 2.3. 4. - Band 1. 2. 3. 4. - Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. - Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. - Track 1. 2. 3. 4. - Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4. - Student Council 3. 4. - Yearbook 2. - Class Prescient 2. 3. - All Conference 3 (basketball). - All Confer •nee 4. (Volleyball). - All County 2. 3. - First Annual Set Out 3. — R-Oub i. 2, 3. 4 m Bob Cown FFA 1.2,3,4. - ”Bye Bye Bird� 1. - Hello DoBy” 2. - School Play 3. - Thesp. an 2. 3. 4. - Basketball 1, - R dub 1.2. 3. 4. - Football 1. 2. 3. - First Annual Sit Out 3 Brent White Band 1. 3. 4. - Chorus 1. - Basketball 1, - Musical 2. 3. 4. Oats President 1. - Drama dub 1. 2. 3. 4. - Student Council 2. 3. 4. N H S Presk dent 4. N H S. 2.3.4. - Chess Oub 2. 3. 4. - Thespian Club 2. 3. 4. - Homecoming candi- date 3. - King Candidate Prom 4. — Track 3. - R Club 3. 4. - JET S. 3. 4. - Scho- lastic Bowl 3. 4. - Football 3. 4. - First Annual Sit Out 3. - SR Class Pres 4. - Student Council Pres 4. - Homecom mg King Candidate 4. - Biggest Clown — Bob loudest — Bob Best Dressed — Brent Prettiest Hair - Brent. Lisa Longest Hair — Lisa Best Dancers — Brent. Stacy Biggest Flirt — Stacy Lawyer — Brent Sports Announcer — Stacy Junk Food Junky — Terry Movie Star — Bob Doctor — Lisa Trapeese Artists — Terry 69 Kent Stickler Bend 1. - Chorus 1, - Foot bell 1, 2. 3. 4. - Musical 1. 2. 3. 4. - R Club 1. 2. 3. 4. - FFA 1. 2. 3. 4. - NHS 2. 3. 4. - Who � Who 2. - Thaspian 2. 3. 4. - Student Council 3. 4. Che � 3. - B8 � t t« 4. - First Annuel Sit Out. 3. Julia Ellery Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 4, — Bye Bye Birdie 1, — 3 1 — Act play 3, — Drama Club 2, 3, 4. — Distinguished American H.S Student 3. — Volleyball 4. Happy Days 4. Terri Hughey Homecoming attendant 2, — Homecoming Queen 3, — From Queen Candidate 4. — Yearbook staff 3, — Student Librarian 3, — Awards for: Typing 2, Art 3, — First Prize on TOGA Day 4. - 70 Jerry Elhs Bend 1. 3. 4. - Chorus 1. - Foot bell 1. 2. 4. - Beeketbell 1. 2. 3. 4. - ceptein basketball. — Chets 1. 2. 3. 4. - Musical Bye Bye Bird Hello DoSy. The Farmers daughter. Happy Days. - R Qub 1. 2. 3. 4. - Thaspian 2. 3. 4. — Jets teem 2. 3. 4. - National Honor Society 2. 3. 4. — Out treasurer 3. — Scholastic bowl 3. 4. - class pres Most likely to succeed — Jerry Quietist — Julie Prettiest Eyes — Terri Shortest — Julie Redist Hair — Tina Most Freckles - Tina Best Artists — Terri Best Mechanic — Tina Most Involved — Jerry Longest fingernails — Terri Teachers Pet — Jerry Skinnest — Julie Doctor — Jerry Ann Landers — Jerry Longest Fingers - Julie Longest Eyelashes — Neal Glen Stahl Football 2. 3. 4. - Basketball 1. 2. 4. - Lwl Fp FFA 1. 2. 3. 4. - Student Council 1. 2. 3. 4. R Club 2. 3. 4. - NHS 2. 3. 4. - Who s Who 2. 3. 4. Football captam 4. - V pres FFA Class Treasurer 3, - Homecoming king at tendent 2. - Homecoming k A -ill king candidate 3. - Prom King Candidate 4. - Stu dent Council VP 3. Student Council president 4. - Musicals Bye Bye Birdie Hello Dolly. Happy Days. — Thespian club 2. 3. 4. JETS team 4. - First An nual S t Out 3. — ■■ 4 '7 Junior Arnett Basketball 1, 2, 3, - R Club 3. 4. - If Prettiest Eyes - Glen Mott Involved - Q n Rtggesf Fhrts - CUn Quietest - Jim Longest Hair - Jim Kochvar Shortest Hair - Jim Shortest — Jason Reddiest Hair - Jr Most Freckles - Jr Highest Voice - Jim Kochvar Best Artist - Dean Best Mechanic - Hal Longest Ftngmails - Junior Operator - Jason Sk in nest — Jim Kochvar eOAZS OKCMAKDS Gift Yarn Shafs R.R. 1 GEORGETOWN, ILLINOIS 61846 Phone 1-217-662-8100 Norma GIFTS - NEEDLECRAFTS COLORED GLASSWARE - POTTERY Dennis APPLES - WHOLESALE - RETAIL FRESH PRODUCE Compliments Of QSOKQSZOWN m Compliment Of KJjCjC’S mowsk shop Cltrisman. Jllinois Compliments Of QSOKGSZOUW SJSMK 204 Huffman 662-2335 CPOc . .4- m _ ____ Compliments Of GSOKQSZOUW jCAZOZ HAKDWAKS Georgetown. 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Keep-a-Curl Beauty Shop, Ridgefarm Mr. Mrs. Robert Bell Danville, IL 61832 John Joan Weir Phone (217) 443-4973 Beauty Barn, Ridgefarm Grade School Student Council Compliments Of Uliana Heating Treating Inc. Goetz Pet Shop, Danville MJKS’S QKJCJC 2016 Georgetown Rd. Danville, IL 61870 J.C.M. QKAW COMP AAV Congratulations Class Of '83 Qeorgtown 662-2126 Federally Licensed Bonded Grain Warehouse Free Delayed Price Storage Available For Corn Beans Call For Latests Bids, On Wheat, Corn, Beans 24 Hrs. A Day We Specialize, In Picking Up Grain At Your Farm Kidge ?arm 247-2143 Reg. Hours: Breakfast 7 a.m-11 a.m. Lunch Buffet 11 a m -2 p.m. Mon -Fn Dinner Menu 5 p.m.-9 p.m. REDWOOD INN 1-74 Lynch Road 77 Brian Rodgers Carrie Markle Brad Snoke Amy Richardton Tom Will Cliff Beard Stacy Jackson Senior Election of the — 2nd All Confer- ence Team E.C.I.C.L. Champions (In Chess — C. Corbin) Senior “Cager of the Week” Commercial News “All County Selection ' 3rd Season (B. Knight) “Most Points “Most Valuable Player” “Most Steals (B. Knight) Sam Corbin Coach of the Year Award East Central Illinois Chess League 1982 83 AZHcezje Nancy Mitchell Cheerleaders As- sistant Coach Booster Club Honored the East Central Illinois Chess League Champions with a Plaque team awarded were: Jerry Ellis Jim Skinner Cliff Beard Brent White John Loop Jim Ingalsbe Joe Ingaiesbe Booster Club Honored the First Regional Gris Champions at R F.H S. With a Banner We were the E.O.C. Conference And Regional Champions szAZjszjeuw 79 Learning disabilities teacher — Educably and mentally handicapped. Third — Eighth grade R.F.G.S. Specials Sonda Gardner Chere W Lewis ' 1 work at Harrison with as the learning dis- abilities teacher for K-2. Basically. I work in any area a child needs help — mostly phonics, visual areas and writing. Tere- sa Wicoff Art Pet Peeve: Children who learn back on their chairs and rock back and forth Past-time: Going out to eat, shopping, going to hockey games: Favorite Saying “O K. Get your folders ! “I enjoy working with these kids. They learn alot and they are hard workers and alot of fun. Someone is always com- ing up with a unique com- ment or way of doing things. Teresa Wicoff. Harrison Cooks Joan Walker (cook) Custodian Carl Dillion, Herb. Rowe Kevin Tate Head Teacher Jr. High Math 3 thru 8 Kathy Galyen, Speech HHI Speech A speech clinician provides speech ther- apy to those children with communication problems and remi- diates impairments of articulation; language, including listening, sign language, block dialect, hearing im- pairments. aural reha bilitation. and english as a second language, dysfluency; and voice. Student Council The student council this year again provided judg- ing and prizes for the Homecoming parade bi- cycle decoration contest, and the Halloween dress- up contest. We are also planning to sponsor a dance sometime during this year!” Kevin Tate. Sponsor Carroll Baird Hobby: Photography Peeve “A tie between having to supervise study halls and listening to the same old worn out ex- cuses for failing to have homework done Past-time: “Playing games with, and reading to. my children Saying: I could get bet ter response in a morgue. My class is quiet, well behaved, cooperative, ea ger to learn and highly motivated (If you believe this I have a bridge I’d like to sell.) Mr Baird Computer Club We’ve started a grade school Computer Club. This club worked with Mr Tate’s Radio Shack TRS80 Model 1 computer, the school's Ap- ple II plus computer, and hopefully will purchase a Timax 1000 or Vic- 20 computer Lyn Wilson Hobby: Reading and Jog ging” Pet-Peeve Students not lis- tening and their lack of re- spect for others ” Past-time: Watching basket ball and softball games Saying: Winners never quit. Quitters never Win.” “I always consider my homeroom to be the best class in Jr High — irregard less of the year RIDGE FARM GRADE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL 1982-83 School Year — 1st Semester HIGH HONORS T. Conrad A Binkley L.A Brackney K. Shelton T. Hicks A. Land H. Rumple T. Shields N Stickler 6A J. Daniel T Furnish L. Ingalsbe T. Lator R Peterman 7A H. Harvey P Kelly C. Loop E. Martin C. Myer A Passmore K Rice 8A T. Hicks A. Land H. Rumple T. Shields N Stickler 6B T. Conrad S. Knoblett C. Mills D. Phenicie M. Rumple S. Spicer J. Warfel J. Woodard 7B T Georges K Lator K Shelton 8B C. Hicks R Kotcher S. Peterman J. Smith E. Voyles G. Barrett A Binkley L.A. Brackney C. Francis 5.0 Average for semester RIDGE FARM GRADE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL 1982-83 School Year — 2nd Semester HONORS John Daniel Tina Furnish Troy Lator Rob Peterman Shane Knoblett Cindy Mills Doug Phenicie Macey Rumple Jenny Warfel Scott White John Woodard Heather Harvey Christy Loop Erik Martin Carmen Myer Anita Passmore Karen Rice Kim Stevens Janet Vandivier Glenett Barrett Chuck Francis Todd Georges Karla Lator Chad Phenicie Dianna Gallez Dale Miles Melody Voyles Emily Voyles Jay Smith Steve Peterman Doug Miles Rob Kotcher Cindy Hicks Marilyn Moore — PET PEEVE: Students who talk in a whining voice. PAST-TIME: Watch- ing T V. HOBBIES: Playing the or- gan and singing FAVORITE SAY- ING: “Oh POO!” PARAGRAPH ABOUT HER CLASS: My students this year are very curious to learn always full of ques- tions and are ready to tell things. They are a very energetic group that is definately full of suprises. Kathy Galyen Past-time: Watching Derik. Fav saying: O.K. Hobbies: Swim- ming, walking, watching basket- ball games, Beta. Pet Peeve: Students that have great poten- tial, but will not work to achieve. First 7th 7th 94 Mrs Baird Robbie Wah Tricia Johnson Patricia Hicks Joshua Duprey Wayne Ingalsbe Susie Stultz Jimmy Stevens Arthur Lewis Nathan Reitsma Matthew Simpson Kelly Busby Heidi Burris Andy Gurtherie J.T. Furnish Damian Busby 9 Victoria Burgess HD Arte Passmore jterand� Johnson 1 i oria Stin Myndi Roach ia Gardner Matt Jessica Buyno v A 1st Grade Not Pictured Julie Skinner John Hattendorf Debra Stickler Brock Sherman Jason McCool Nicholas Brown Karen Richardson Ricky Duprey Pet Peeve Students who come to school hungry Past Time: Travel Skosha Sallee My Class is a diverse little group There are many various interest They work with each other real well, they are also very Ann’s Favorite Hob- by Baking Pies. Trail Riding horses. “It’s better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness'' helpful to each other Because of our small number we are able to explore small aspects of special interests. Ann Robison Jami Tuggle 89 90 On Co Carol Tate Past-Time — Spending time with my husband and son Pet Peeve — Repeating instructions to students who take “Forever” in finding their assignments, books, etc. Hobby Crewel Embrodery Favorite Saying: Do your Best Marilyn Bayley Saying: Have your read the directions? Past-time - reading Hobby: Needlecrafts, cake decorating Pet Peeve: People who ask for pet peeves 92 f1 st y. sr| i4cqnd placebo be heavyweights Todd ( PhencJCkB wi a conti ithers have team Th Mickey M ff been loj LThe young] Irg light weij Won. Bob VI Th se seven ome tt whicl by twenty R F.G.S. Wins EOJHC “C’ tle As Panthers Break Scottland Pres L R Mgr Scott Ressner. Pat Kelly. Brian Stahl. Kenny Tucker. D.J Jes- sup. Craig Rigdon. Mgr Brett Snoke Row 2 L R — Dean Thurman, Chad Phenecle, Steve Kiser. Stewart Fin- chum, Todd Georges. Coach Bill Bla- keney The seventh grade panthers were on top of their games when they defeat ed the previously unbeaten Scottland Eagles in the Championship Class “C” game of the East Okaw Jr. High Conference tournament. Conference tournament by a score of 41-37. Even the impressive performance of the young panthers, it took the backup troops to put the game on ice “Track” Boys “Track” Gris PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Gris Jr High Basketball Win Conference The 1982 season has drawn to a close after a very successful year The “C” team, consisting of fifth, sixth, and seventh graders, finished undefeated at 13-0 This teams aver aged 29 points a game to the oppo- nents 12. while winning the Confer ence Tournament. These girls have a 2-year record of 24-1. Stephanie Pearson. Mandy Martin. Tanya Shield . Marina Miller Row 2 L R - Stephania Spicer. Mecy Rumple. Deane Brown. Patty Corwin. Carrie Martin. Karla Letoi, Amy Btnkely Row 3 L R - Coach Lyn Wilton Vlkki Nek. Becky Snoke. Kim Brewer. Mmt Stmgely, Heather Har vey. Qynette Barrett. Ktm Stephen 93 8ZM tsOyS MAD eOMPSZJZJVS SPJKJZ 8th Grade The team of 8th graders for 82-83 was a team of hard workers, not just In games but everynight They set an example of competitive spirit that the rest of the school will do well to follow Lead in score was by Craig Latoz the 8th Grade Panthers won 5 of their 15 games Thad Hicks. Rob Kotcher, Tony Martin. Doug Miles. Todd Shields. Mike Abbott, Dale Miles, and Steve Peterman make up the 8th grade Roster Coach Blakeney “PJ.h’VMK AXMCSVJeS 94 The cheerleaders did a fine job this year. The junior-high cheerleaders were coached by Mrs Moore this year. At the Honor’s Banquet each cheer- leader received a trophy and one long-stemmed rose from Mrs Moore The 5th and 6th grade cheer- leaders were coached by Carol Pearson this year They are as follows: Karla Acord, 6th; Stephanie Spicer, 6th; Stephanie Pearson, 6th; Mandy Martin. 5th; Tonya Shields, 5th; Georgia Marriage, 5th; Jen- ny Warful, 6th; and Cindy Mills, 6th; the girls did a good job this year Good luck next year. Thank-you Mrs Moore and Carol Pearson “Spelling Team” On February 24, 1983 our spelling team won the first sectional spelling contest in at least twenty years by spelling 104 words correctly. The teams Ridge Farm spelled against were Georgetown (103 words), Jamaica (102 words), St. Mary’s (97 words), and Westville (96 words). Our team mem- bers were Amy Binkley, Kim Shelton, Heather Rumple, Nicole Stickler. Alternates were Lee Ann Brackney and Carmen Myer. Chuck Francis was an “Honorary” alternate. “Literary Team Soon after school started last fall. 31 junior high stu- dents began learning literary parts which were presented at the literary contest spon sored by the Illinois Elemen tary School Association It was held at Diamond Grade School in November This was the first literary contest for any of these students There was a combination of individual and duet acting en- tries with the following re- sults one first place duet, twelve second place duets, one third place duet, three second place individuals, and one third place individual 95 ............................. .................' —................................................ .-.................................... -n ........... • '� ............................. ......................................................... . ..........: •.................................................................;------------------------------;; - — — ................. -:::„ c....................................................................................-::' ' .......... ... • . . . • • . .� ,x ’•• .. -.......' • — ........................: ... .. ....................... — ¥% • ....- .......I; •;........................................... - v : — - . . : : -...... -........; • ------------------ - .. ..n.s _ • - • .. . • - ...........• . 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