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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1986 volume:

2-3 QljDiqATION 4 STUDENT BODY 6-9 FACULTY. BOARD AfeS f; «' , 30-51 GAMES • 67-69� HONORS A . • A 52-53 HONpRS • ' - 70-81 ADVERTI' 54-51 DANCfES I r- 7 ■ 82-91 JR- HIGH v . y . r . 58-66 ACADEMIC%ofc4«y: lQN .‘ ■’ 92-100 KINDERC 70-81 ADVERTISIN 82-91 JR. HIGH 92-100 KINDERG MT • This years dedication is extended to seven members ot Ridge Farm School staff All seven have attended Ridge Farm High and come beck to teach Mrs Lewis, one of the sven. s now leaving Ridge Farm High to extend her skills to others The students who have been taught by Mrs Lewis, would say that her work was greatly appreciated We all. the students and faculty wish her the best of luck And we hope she can teach others as wen as she as taught us. not only m art. but m friendship too. The Yearbook wishes you the best of luck! Ruth Arrasmith Holly Cown your daughter Crystal Emerick your daughter Tina Furnish Joni Latoz Scott Meeker Jenny War fell Ginger Wills your daughter veweazJon NAME Kathy Tale Ingram YEAR Of GRADUATION 1970 ACTIVITIES National Honor Society 3 4. Class Sec 4. Vice President 3, Cheerleader 4. Pep Club 1 3. Band 1-3. Chorus 1 4. Office Helper 4. Music Contest 2. 4. t. Homecorrvng Queen Candidate 3. Bulldog Ad Salesman 4. MaAgrafe 4. end Library 3-4 MOST MEMORABLE EVENT DURING H S : Being chosen O A R my Senior year THINGS THAT WERE “IN” Mini Strata. Long Straight Hair (I had natural curly hair. I used uncurl farfhtully ), Be Bottom Pants, and Beetle Styles” hair for the guys CHANGES AT R F H S Classes are smaller. More students have thee own cars and drive to school (I had to walk ). and Gels Sports (We had nothing) NAME Sara Anne Protfrtt Bead YEAR Of GRADUATION 1964 ACTIVITIES Pep Club. Librarian. Class Plays. Year- book Staff. Hockey. Class Officer, and National Honor Soci- ety MOST MEMORABLE EVENT DURING HS: Servor Prom THINGS THAT WERE IN : “Bouffant Hairdos. Sock Hops. Dresses and skirts tor gats. Slumber Parlies, and White Lpshck CHANGES AT R F H S Fewer teachers and students . Fewer winning athlete teams . and More student cars 1970 NAMf Kevin Tate YEAR Of GRADUATION ACTIVITIES FootbaK 1-4. Bas- ketball 1-3. Mg 4. Track ?-4. National Honor Society 3. 4. Yearbook 4. Vice President 4 Letter man’s Club 1-4, and Girl- watching t-4 MOST MEMORABLE EVENT DURING H S The Cottage Vietnamese War THINGS THAT WERE “IN Beil Bottom Pants. T� e-Dyo Shirts. A tor aih- boys CHANGES AT RFHS Fre dom of students to be excused from almost anything More stu- dent vehicles m the parking lot. and Computers in the school EDoo Hackler tf GRADUATION 1974 ACTIVITIES FootbaB 1-4, Bas ketbalt 1-4. Track 1-4. National Honor Society 3-4. Chorus 1-4. and Musical Productions 1-4 MOST MFMORABIE EVENT DURING H S : The death of Juby Parke — this event affect- ed more than THINGS THAT WERE IN Be Bottom trousers. Blue Jeans. Coming to school for education, not just for something to do. and Spelling and pronouncing words backwards CHANGES Classrooms in east end of gym . CiNtart� and kitch- en gone. and concrete wait In gym NAME Shrtey Mills Binkley YEAR Of GRADUATION 1951 ACTIVITIES Band Chorus. Yearbook Staff MOST MEMORABLE EVENT DURING HS D A R Award THINGS that WERE IN : Saddle Oxfords and Bobby Socks. Frank Smatra. Convertibles, rolled-up Blue Jeans. Baggy White SNrts. and Letter Sweaters CHANGES AT R F H S.: Addition of gym. Moving Vesper service from front campus to gym . and Increase of students who drive to school NAMF Abce Corbin Mrs Corbin graduated from Ridge Farm High School and then relumed to leach here E 3 TEACHER MRS LEWIS — ART TEACHER Thank you for being a great friend as well as a great teacher (Thanks for our secret) Ginger W Thanks for bemg a great teacher and mom! Crystal E TEACHER MR CRAWFORD — AG CLASSES Thanks, for lettmg me leave school, or at least studyha . every- day Steve S TEACHER MRS NOGGLE — BUSINESS CLASSES Thank you for everything you've taught me In you're classes we learn what we set out to learn Thanks tor bemg a great teacher Ho y C Thanks for putting up with fits m Accountmg II and (Airing my 6 classes I've had with you Amy R TEACHER MRS MILLS — LIBRARIAN C Without your help. I wouldn't have made it 5p f through all my English papers Thanks agam tor your help Stephanie W No matter how hard we tried, you managed to keep the bbrary organized. I guess we could say you're on top of things Shawn M uetuxv TEACHER MRS MOSS — HOME ECONOM ICS AND MATH COURSES You're my favorite teacher because you re- mind me so much of my mother, and that's a comphment Melody V Thanks lor bemg patient with our table Crystal E MSMKSKS TEACHER MR BRACKNEY — HISTORY COURSES Just remember. I'll always be as chauvinistic as you are Shawn M I've realty had a good time m your classes I have taken You make learning, (the important thing) seem easier Thanks for everything EUREKA' Shan T TEACHER MR HACKLER — PHYSICAL EDUCATION. DRI VER S ED. ANO HEALTH Wes even though we don't see eye to eye on a things, you've realty helped me. along with the whole voAeybaH team, to achieve our goals You're one heck of a coach Brel Troy L. TEACHER MRS REED — BAND AND FRESHMAN ENGLISH 'Thanks for being a super English teacher You have a super personality and you're a great teacher Leslie TEACHER MRS RAMERT — SPANISH 'Thanks for putting up with al of us through the years We appreciate al of the help given us! Thanks for commg to all the vdleybaB games — your support was ready appreciated' Missy H and Laura G 7 J “1985” e u jC z “1986” y TEACHER MRS BELL — ENGLISH 'Thanks for bemg so considerate and understanding when stu- dents really need it the most!' Melody I am thankful for you gettng me m Spanish but could you now get me out? PLEASE TEACHER MR CORBIN — SCIENCE. BIOLOGY. CHEMISTRY ''Thanks for giving me my background m science I ready needed and appreciate d. Jeff Thanks for giving me a break over the detentions. Becky TEACHER MRS SUCKOW - ID TEACHER Thanks for putting up with us m 4th hour study had. I know that we re all real obnoxious, but we're loveable Shawn M Thanks tor putting up with us m studyhali You owe me anucker Jeff W TEACHER MRS HACKLER — MUSIC Thanks for bemg our drama teacher Thanks for keeping MR Hack ter in hne TEACHER MR TATE — COMPUTER COURSES AND MATH CAI Thanks for the computer skids Troy Lato Thanks for taking your time and having a new computer course this year ” Bret 7 4PAfc-t3APY WOITH IRELL BROWN BACK ROW: N CONKLIN. C. LOOP. C. PEARSON. M KLINK; FRONT: PRESIDENT. R BUSBY. SECRETARY: NANCY MITCHELL LEFT AMY RICHARDSON MIDDLE SHERI TUCKER RIGHT GREG ELLERY 8 Marie Suckow «the new Special Education teacher and cheer leading sponsor She s a graduate of Eastern Hhnois University Her degree is a Bachelor of Education with certificates m Special Education (K-12) and Elementary Education In college she be- came a member of CEC (Count for Exceptional Children) Mane also works with the Ridge Farm High School cheerleaders She states they are an energetic and rewarding group of gets to work with Mane «from Mason. Hhnois where she grew up on a farm This IS her first year of teactvng She enjoys working with the students at Ridge Farm High School Her goal is to make education a rewarding experience J Lato Nancy Reed, graduate of Eastern «mors University, is the new band di- rector and teaches one section of Freshman English Her degrees and certifications include Bachelor ot Mu- se. Master or Arts. English and Ele- mentary Education During her Mas ters study Mrs Reed was graduate assistant to Vaughn Jaenlike Dean of tme Arts at Eastern One of her projects was to compile and prepare the resources chapter of A Basic Component of General Education The ARTS for the State Board of Education Mrs Reed gradueted from Shiloh High School She and her husband. Kevin, reside on a farm south of Side� This year s a return to teaching after farming for her father the past four years The band has nearly doubled m size sree the beginning of the school year with a large increase at the high schoof Mrs Reed « enjoying working with the students at Ridge Farm to bu d a band that the school and community can be proud of J. Lato ueuezy ■ X T I } t 9 ms •DKJVSKS HERB ROWE CUSZODJANS r LOUIS LEWIS I asuoos ftiqoux i S e o 3KSSHMAN CjCASS “The Memory Endures” There is a place two miles east of Ridge Farm that is dear to many hearts in this area. What was once a small grove of locust trees where gypsy bands camped in the springtime and travelers stopped to water their horses, became the site of a small brick school in 1862. Located on the southwest corner at the turn to the Harrison Purchase Monument. Locust Corner School was later replaced by a larger stately looking building in 1912 and called Harrison School. The first board of directors for this early school included James Bants, Erasmus Folger, Ira Jones, James Whitlock, Uriah Folger and Zira Castle. Several area schools then came together to create Harrison (Harrison was one of the first of three schools to consolidate in Illinois). The school was built with the help of local men paid to get out timber, to clear the land and haul more timber from over the river to begin the structure. At that time, lumber cost was $14 per 1,000 ft. and 43 pounds of nails were $.05 per pound. More than just lumber went into the building; there was the time and energies and cooperation put forth by the local people to provide their children with a school. Some of the earliest teachers were Rachel Ellis, Martha Reese, Lucy Castle and Aletha Walthall; they received salaries of $100 for four months. At this time a school year consisted of six months a session. Many years passes as Harrison served rural Ridge Farm. Many memories were created within its walls. Martha Strubinger speaks about working together to keep the school going even “helping to feed the hungry kids.” She remembers a big Halloween party and the fun they had! Bob Pugh who served on the school board from 1946-1960 expressed about how they confronted problems such as termites and fireproofing and simply did what we knew best. Donna Garwood talked about the fun memories”; the plays and operettas is what she remembers. She concluded Harrison has been a center of this little community for a long time.” Clara Wait remembers the excellence of the academics taught and the reward certificates given by County Superintendent L. A. Tuggle; she proudly shared how character traits were an essential part of the curriculum. In 1971 Harrison consolidated with Ridge Farm and became part of the new Unit 9 district. It was used to house grades K-3 until it closed in 1983. Harrison School was sold in 1984 and became the homestead of Sam Wilfong and his family. They worked diligently for more than a year, remodeling and trying to create a home out of a school. On October 7, 1985, a fire of unknown source swept through “Harrison leaving three families homeless. The brick structure is gone now but Harrison will live on in the hearts of those who shared special days there. 14 SOPHOMOKSS “1985 Area teen wins scholarship PI in Milk Association contest '■ Louise Mills reports news of the Ridge Farm. Ill, area. Persons with news tips may telephone her at 247-2278. Michael Stickler, Ridge Farm High senior, has been named All- American High School senior In the ' Milk Likes Youth” contest spon- sored by the Greater St. Louis and southern Illinois Milk Association and WCIA-TV Of 225 applicants in the Channel 3 area, he was named one of 10 finalists and called to Champaign for an interview with seven judges. He has won awards with his FFA swine project, participated in school music programs and con- tests and in sports His father. Ron Stickler, is an ag instructor at Danville Area Com- munity College and his mother Au- drey is a legal secretary. A brother Chris is employed at FMC in Cp- lumbus, Ohio. Brother Kent is a junior in the ag department at the U of I and sister Nicole is a junior at Ridge Farm High Mike plans to use the $2,500 scholarship award to pursue a ca- reer in agriculture. Ridge Farm FFA Chapter Earns Challenge Award’ At Convention The Ridge Farm FFA Chapter recently received the Qlinota FFA Century Challenge Award during the 57th Annual QlinoU FFA Convention, held June IMS In the Unlvenity of 1111 noli Aeaembly Hall, Champaign Urbana The FFA Century Challenge Is an award recognizing chapters that members There are over 15,000 FFA members In Illinois More than 3,000 FFA members and guests at- tended the three-day con- vention where outstanding FFA chapters and in- dividuals were recognized for achievements during the past year have achieved FFA mem- bership equal to 100 percent of the total high school enrollment In vocational agriculture FFA is an In- tregal part of all high school vocational agriculture programs in the United States FFA is the largest vocational student organization in the nation, numbering more than 450.000 Students Against Drunk Driving By Ridge Farm Review On October 1, 19 5, the Ridge Farm chapter of S.A.D.D.(Students Against Drunk Driving) held its first meeting with Presi- dent Shawn Mendenhall presiding. Other officers include Jeff Woodard as Vice-president,' Jamie Weir, Secretary, and Leslie Sconce as Treasurer. There are 20 members from Ridge Farm High School who hope to m kej eople aware that students ‘care’ and want to fight against drunk driving even as it involves their peers. They feel that if they can call attention to the problems and offer some solutions for prevention, their pur- pose is served. They want their peers to learn that it is not ‘cool' to drink and drive. President Shawn was motivated in starting the group in this area after experiencing the death of a friend who was killed just before Christmas a few years ago while driving drunk. Ridge Farm S.A.D.D. held a dance on December 13 after the game as a fund-raiser. Future pro- jects may include selling T-shirts, and bumper stickers to earn money so that the group might continue to speak out about somethng they feel very deeply about. S.A.D.D. is a national group that was started 4 years ago. The Ridge Farm chapter is one of many special groups, large and small, dedicated to t common purpose of trying to alleviate some of the suffering caused by those who choose to drink and drive. flews VMS 18 Junior Candidates Emily Voyles and James Hester Junior Class Officers. Sponsors — Mrs Bell. Mrs Hackler. I President — Todd Shields. Vice-President — Heather || Rumple. Sec Tres. — Nicole Stickler “ecAss Not Pictured Johnathon Ross Nick Name RUFFERS Mow you got your nick name PEOPLE JUST CALLED ME THAT Favorite place HOME WITH GARY, Song 'ALMOST PARADISE Group REO SPEEDWAGON Candy SNICKERS T V Senes THE COSBY SHOW Jean LEWS Food LASAGNA Movie NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Actor BILL COSBY Actress RUDY COSBY Past time SPENDING TIME WITH GARY Class ACCOUNTING II Saying I WONDER IF GARY HAS PICKED UP KAY S GAR- BAGE YET ACTIVITIES YEARBOOK 4 I. Ruth Arrasrmth. w to Kim Brewer my ability to keep my mouth shut when it should be Nick Name OUE TIP OR COTTON BALL How you got your nick name AFTER I GOT A PERM Favorite Place Song YOU NEEDED ME Group AIR SUPPLY J Candy CANDY APPLES ® T V Series GIMME ME A BREAK j Jean LEE Food: SWEET CORN Movie . Actor JOHN WAYNE Actress ELIZABETH TAYLOR Past time HELPING OTHERS -2 Class MUSIC V Saymg I'LL BE THERE IN A MINUTE ACTIVITIES BANO 1. 2. 3. 4. CHORUS t. 2. 3. 4. VOLLEYBALL MGR 1. 2. 3. 4. DRAMA CLUB I. 2. 4. R-CLUB 1. 2. 3. 4. CHESS 1. 2. 3. TRACK MGR 3. FOOTBALL MGR 4. GIRLS BASKETBALL 1 I Theresa Brewer, will to Bret Snoke my ability to keep on top ot things as weU as organized Nick Name SQUEAK HARLEY How you got your mck name PLAYING VOLLEYBALL IN PE, I SLID ACFtOSS THE FLOOR DEENA S MOM AND DAD GAVE HARLEY TO ME Favorite Place ANYWHERE BUT HOME Song MY HOME IN ALABAMA Group: ALABAMA Candy GREEN. PEANUT M M S T V Senes: THE COSBY SHOW Jean ONE S THAT FIT Food: AMERICAN Movie REVENGE OF THE NERDS Actor BILL COSBY Actress RUDY COSBY Past time GOOFING OFF Class ART. BUSINESS Saymg LATER. HEY DUDE. WORKS FOR ME ACTIVITIES YEARBOOK 2. 3. 4. BASKETBALL 2. 3. 4 I. Holly Cown. will to Deena Brown my abibty to smile and to Patty Corwtn my ability to halt-way stay out ot trouble Nick Name EGGBERT Favorite Place ELSAWHERE Song BLONDES IN BLACK CARS Group AC DC Jean LEE Food LOTS Past time CAN T MENTION! Class LUNCH Saying SAY WHAT? ; LATER ACTIVITIES FOOTBALL 4. CHESS 1. 2. 3. 4. YEARBOOK 4 I. Greg Ellery. wiM to Mr Brackney my hair 24 Nek Name CHRIS How you got your nek name FAMILY CALLED ME THAT WHEN I WAS YOUNG Favorite song I DON’T MIND THE THORNS (WHEN YOUR THE ROSE) Group ALABAMA Candy GUM T V Series MIAMI VICE Jean CHIC Food PIZZA Movie THE COSBY SHOW Actor DON JOHNSON Acres® RUDY COSBY Past time BEING WITH ROB Class ART Saying I MISS ROB ACTIVITIES YEARBOOK 2. 3. 4 I. Crystal Emeock. will to Tony Conrad my ability to make it to school at least three days a week This copy of the senior questionaire was not turned in to the yearbook staff, therefore it will remain unprinted. Nv-k Nam MIS Favorite Place THE COUNTRY ROADS Song WALK Of LIFE SEPARATE LIVES Group ALABAMA Candy CHEWY SWEET ARTS T V Senes THE COSBY SHOW Jean MASS CONFUSION Food HOME MADE NOOOLES AND MASHED POTATOES Movie ENDLESS LOVE Actor MICHEAL O’LEARY (RICK BAUR) Actress ROXY SHANE (GUIDING LIGHT) Past time WATCHING MOVIES AT HEY-OEWS AND LIQ- UID CC s ON THE WAY TO GRACIES Class ACCOUNTING Saymg NO. I DON'T THINK SO: EXCUSE ME ACTIVITIES VOLLEYBALL 1. 2. 3. 4. VOLLEYBALL CO- CAPT 1. 3. 4. SPORTSMANSHIP 3. VICE PRESIDENT — FRESHMAN PRESIDENT SENIOR. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 3. 4. STUDENT COUNCIL 2. 3. 4 SCHOLASTIC BOWL I. 3. R-CLUB 1.2,3. 4 TRACK 1. SCHOOL PLAY 1. 2. 3 CHORUS 1.2.3 MADRIGALS 2. SWING CHOIR 2. 3. ALL CONF 2 (V-BALL). ALL COUNT 4 V-BALL) MEMBER OF THE UNHONOST NATIONAL HONOR SOCI- ETY 3 (MTHS) L Missy Hacki. WIN to Nicole Stickler my ab ty to go abso- lutely nuts, instead of being calm al of the time! To the entire school, my ability to make tSS tun No Picture A callable Ltiurtf Georqes Favorite Place SHOPPING MALLS Song STUCK ON YOU Group REO SPEEDWAGON Candy CHOCOLATE TV Senes DAYS OF OUR LIVES. KNOTS LANDING. COSBY SHOW Jean LEE Food PIZZA Movie BEVERLY HILLS COP Actor LORENZO LAMAS Actress VALERIE BERTINELLI Past time SPENDING TIME WITH FRIENDS Class BIOLOGY I. N. Ill Saying SHUT-UP ACTIVITIES BASKETBALL 1.2.3, 4. VOLLEYBALL t. 2. 3. 4 CHEERLEADING 1. STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT HOMECOMING CANDIDATE 1. 2. 3. NHS MEMBER R- CLUB t. 2. 3. 4. SENIOR CLASS SECRETARY HOMECOM ING OUEEN 4 25 Nick Name FAT BOY How did you get your n cK name BECAUSE OF MY SIZE Favorite Place THE T C Song '1 WANNA ROCK Group KISS Candy M M s T V Series THE BILL COSBY SHOW Jean LEE Food PIZZA Movie POLICE ACADAMY Actor BURT REYNOLDS. CLINT EASTWOOO Past time WALKING OR BIKE RIDING Class ADVANCED AG MECHANICS ACTIVITIES FOOTBALL t. 2. FOOTBALL MGR 4. GIRLS BASKETBALL MGR 3. TRACK 3. FFA 2. 3. 4. SOFTBALL TEAM 2. 3. STAGE CREW 2. 3 I. John Kinney wid to RicHy Canco my strength and sense of humor Nick Name SUGAR DADDY How did you get your ruck name I ALWAYS HAD WHAT PEOPLE NEEDED Favonte Place THE STREETS Song DON'T FEAR THE REAPER Group MOTLY CRUE Candy PILLS T V Series ANY WITH ALOT OF VIOLANCE Jean LEVI Food SPAGHETTI Movie RAMBO i ll Actor CLINT EASTWOOO Actress THE SEXIEST THERE IS Past time PARTY TIME Class PE Saying THATS A BARGAIN ACTIVITIES FOOTBALL 3. 4. FFA 1. 2. 3 I. Steve Iischa , writ to Kenny Tucker my abtfity to be cool and stack for he doesn't Know how THIS COPY OF THE SENIOR QUESTIONAIRE WAS NOT TURNED INTO THE YEARBOOK STAFF. THEREFORE IT WILL REMAIN UNPRINTED. Nick Name SCOTT IE Favorite Place TURKEY RUN Song ”BE NEAR ME Group FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLEY WOOO Candy SNICKERS T V Senes REMINGTON STEEL Jean LEE Food LASAGNA Movie RED DAWN Actor JIMMY STEWART Actress DORtS DAY Past time SKIING Class SPANISH I Saying YOU WOULD THINK THAT ACTIVITIES CHESS t. DRAMA CLUB 2. 3. 4. YEAR- BOOK 1. 2. 3. 4. YEARBOOK EDITOR 3. 4. FOOTBALL MGR 3. BASKETBALL MGR 3. 4 SCHOOL NEWS- PAPER 4. HOMECOMING KING CANDIDATE 4 I. Scott Meeker, will to Bret Snofce my thinness Mo Picture A variable r at “i S Nick Name MITCHELL How d you get your mck name MY LAST NAME Favorite Place IN BED Song UH ALL NIGHT' Group ALABAMA Candy REESE s PEANUT BUTTER CUPS T V Series KNOTS LANDING Jean BLUE Food: PIZZA Movie RED DAWN Actor TOM CRUISE Actress LISA HARTMAN Past time BEING WITH THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE'? Saying BE FOR REAL. I DOUBT IT. NO PROBLEM ACTIVITIES VOLLEYBALL 1. 2. 3. 4. CHEERLEADING 1. 2. 3. STUDENT COUNCIL 1. 2. 3. 4 (SEC TRES 3) NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 3. 4 CHORUS 3 YRS . SWING CHOIR 2 YRS . SCHOOL MUSICAL t. 2. 3. 4. SOPHOMORE CLASS PRESIDENT I. Lon Mitchell. w« to al parents the ability to under- stand all teenagers! Nick Name SAM How you got your mck name MY INITIALS Favorite Place J.C.’s BOAT DOCK Song BROKEN WINGS Group BON JOVI Candy TAFFY T V Senes MIAMI VICE Jean UMION BAY Food STEAK AND POTATOES Movie BACK TO THE FUTURE Actor MICHAEL FOX Actress DEDR1E HALL Past tvne ANYTHING NOT PERTAINING TO WORK Class STUOY HALL Saying CERTAINLY GET REAL ACTIVATES YEARBOOK 3. 4. CHORUS 2. 3. 4 PLAY 4 SWING CHOIR 2. 3. 4 I. Shawn MendenhaH. will to Carne Meti my ab ty to do unsocial things and not make them social 27 28 Nick Name SQUIRT Mow you got your nick name: FROM CHRIS STEELE Favorite Place CAYUGA Song NEVER SURRENDER Group CHICAGO Candy GREEN M M S T V Senes DAYS OF OUR LIVES Jean BUDOY JULCK Food: PIZZA Movie RAMBO Actor SYLVESTER STALLONE Actress JESSICA LANG Past time BEING WITH BUODY Class ACCOUNTING Saying THAT'S GENERIC. MEGA AWESOME. NOW. HON- EY ACTIVITIES CHORUS I. 2. 3. 4. CHEERLEADING 2. 3. 4 BASKETBALL 1. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 3. 4 MUSI CAL t. 3. OFFICE HELP 4. PERFECT ATTENDANCE 1. 2. 3. 4 HOMECOMING QUEEN 3. YEARBOOK 4. STUDENT TUTOR 4 I. Amy Richardson, wiN to Kim Shelton my ability to thrt With guys Favorite Place ANYWHERE EXCEPT HOME Song WHISKEY BENT HELL BOUND Group ALABAMA Candy SNICKERS T V Senes COSBY SHOW Jean LEVIS Food: PIZZA Movie ANY X-RATED MOVIE Actor CLINT EASTWOOD Actress ANY NICE LOOKING ONE (SEXY) Past time RUNNING AROUND. HAVING PARTIES Class PE Saying WHY NOT ACTIVITIES BASKETBALL 1. 2. 3. 4. FOOTBALL 3 YEARS. TRACK 2 YEARS. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 3 YEARS. FFA 1. 2. 3 4 PLAY t 2. 3. 4. CLASS OFFICER 1 YEAR. STUOENT COUNCIL 1 YEAR I. Steve Spesard. will to Todd Shields my abrfity to drive a car with out crashing I also will my knowledge to James Hester so he can make it through school without cheating m every class Nick Name STICK Favorite Place THE WOODS How you got your rack name PASSED DOWN FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION “STICKLER ' Song THE BLIND MAN IN THE BLEACHERS Group ALABAMA Candy WATERMELON SPARKLES T V Senes M A S H Jean LEES Food WILD GAME Movie OLD YELLER Actor BILL MURRAY Actress BO DEREK Past time HUNTING Class BIOLOGY Saying GO FOR IT ACTIVITIES NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 2. 3. 4. STU- DENT COUNSEL 3. 4. FFA t. 2. 3. 4. FOOTBALL 1. 2. 3. 4. R-CLUB DRAMA 2. 3. 4. CHORUS 2. 3. 4. SWING CHOIR 2. 3. 4. HIGH HONOR ROLL I. 2, 3. 4 I. Michael Stickler, wi to Steve Kiser my ab ty to coon hunt on week nights and stiM get good grades Nick Name SHEBA'' How did you get your rack name MY BROTHER STEVE Favorite Place WESLEY S MANSION Song TIME FOR ME TO FLY Group VAN HALEN Candy SNICKERS T V Series MIAMI VICE. DAYS OF OUR LIVES Jean BAGGY Food PIZZA Movie ENDLESS LOVE Actor RICHARO GERE Actress HOPE WILLIAMS BRADY Past time BEING WITH WESLEY Class SHORTHAND Saymg NO.OOO I DON'T THINK SO! UHOO EXCUSE ME?” ACTIVITIES VOLLEYBALL t. 2. 3. 4, BASKETBALL 1. 2. 3. 4 YEARBOOK 3. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 2 3 4 SENIOR CLASS OFFICER — VICE PRESIDENT 4 NATION- AL HONOR SOCIETY — VICE PRESIDENT 4 LIBRARIAN 3. OFFICE HELP 3. 4. HOMECOMING QUEEN CANDIDATE 4. VOLLEYBALL — CO-CAPTAIN 4. PROM QUEEN 4 I I Sheri Tucker wi« to Nicole Stickler my ability to give smart Mo Picture A callable Congrad- 7-----— — ...y auniiy IU give smari -— _____ aiec ,WTWks smart aleck comments to those who de- A • , i, - U serve them _y WJUCiSL I Nick Name STEPH Favorite Place MY BEDROOM Song I CAN T FIGHT THIS FEELING Group ALABAMA Candy SNICKERS T V Series DAYS OF OUR LIVES KNOTTS LANDING Jean LEE Food PIZZA Movie PURPLE RUN Actor PETER RECTEL (BO BRADY) Past time BEING WITH FRIENDS HAVING A GOOD TIME Class ACCOUNTING Saying WELL FOR. BECAUSE ACTIVITIES NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 3. 4. STUDENT COUNCIL 3. 4. SCHOOL MUSICAL 1. 2. 3. 4. CHEERLEAD- ING t. 2. 3. 4. BASKETBALL 1. VOLLEYBALL t. 2. 3. 4 SCHOLASTIC BOWL 1. YEARBOOK STAFF 2. 3. BAND 1. 2. 3. CHORUS 1. 2. 3. 4 L Stephanie Weir. win to Deena Brown my aMity to smile and have a good time Nick Name WART BUGGY B R How did you get your rock name CAN’T KEEP A GOOD MAN NAME Song NIGHT RANGER Candy M M S. SNICKERS Movie MTV Food HOT DOGS Actor CHUCK NORRIS Past tvne RIDING MY BIKE. 3-WHEELS. AND SNOWMOBILES Class STUDY HALL Saying BEAUTY. EH ACTIVITIES FFA 1. 2. 3. 4. OFFICER 3. 4 l. Brian Warlel. w« my vast knowledge and experience m Ag to Mr Crawlord Nick Name WOOOY Favorite Place ANYWHERE WITH SUE Song FRANKIE SAYS RELAX Group AMY GRANT Candy GREEN SPREES AND M M S TV Senes VIDEOS Food ITALIAN Movie RISKY BUSINESS Actor TOM CRUISE Actress MONROE (MARYLIN) Past time HARRASSING TEACHERS Claes CHEMISTRY Saymg HOW QUANT ACTIVITIES BASKETBALL CAPTAIN 4. BASKETBALL 2. 3. 4. TRACK 1. 2. FOOTBALL t. R-CLU8 1. 2. 3. 4. HONOR ROLL 1. 2. 3. 4. CHESS 1.2. 3. 4. YEARBOOK 1. 2. 3. 4. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 3. 4 FFA 1. 2. JETS 3. 4 SCHOLASTIC BOWL 3. 4 ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLAR I. Jett Woodard, will to Sherr. my heighth and charisma Nick Name GIN Favorite Place SHOPPING CENTERS Song BROKEN WINGS Group ALABAMA Candy SNICKERS T V Senes MISFITS OF SCIENCE Jean CHIC Food SPAGHETTI Movie GREASE II Actor DAVID HASSELHOFF Actress NANCY McKEON Past t ne RIDING BICYCLES Class ART Saying EXCUSE YOU1 ACTIVITIES YEARBOOK 1. 2. 3. 4 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 4 I. I. Ginger Wits, will to Tina Furrosh my aMity to be nice and treat people as equals 29 IKE CLASS OF - W The class of Be'' Is the class to pick. They-re cod. crazy, and love to party. They’re always on time, never tardy They’re loud ones, quiet ones, and in between. They’re nice, sweet, and even mean. They’ve only driven one teacher insane. Who I’lll not mention by name. When they graduated, all the teachers cried. Because now they can live normal lives. H Cown Model Joni Lato Artiet: G nger Wills Teacher Theresa Brewer Doctor Kenny Huff Scientist Mike Stickler Movie Critique Scott Meeker Comedian Steve Lischaik Rodeo Rider Kenny Huft Lottery Winner Ruth Arrasmith Sales Person Greg Ellery Soap Opera Star Lon Mitchet Mechanic Brian Warlet Secretary Shen Tucker Photographer Holly Cown Computer Wiz. Jett Woodard Dentist Laura Georges Lawyer Jeff Woodard Coach Steve Spesard Fashion Designer Shawn Mendenhall Body BuHder Ho y Cown Tram Engineer Greg EHery Horse Trainer Ginger Wills Musician Stephanie Wee Reporter Crystal Emenck Logo Designer Jont Lato Librarian Theresa Brewer CPA Stephanie Wew Truck Driver Brian Wade! Disc Jockey Missy Hacki Publisher Scott Meeker Garbage Personnel John Kinney Interor Decorator Sheri Tucker A rime Stewardess Laura Georges Bag Lady: Shawn Mendenhan Flunky John Kinney Nun Amy Richardson Priest Missy Hacki Gangster Steve Lischaik Vet Mike Stickier Male Stopper Steve Spesard Female Stripper Amy Richardson Rock Singer Lori M.tcheii Country Singer Crystal Emenck Senior Svaluation Pietteet Teeth Bnan W l «iri G Cutest Note Steve I Ruth A Most Atmetc Steve S Shan T i to Succeed M e S Stephen A C«M Clown Steve I Meay H loudest Scott M Mn. y H Best Dressed Jett W leur G Shortest He Mike S Ho y C Longest Ha Steve I Gager W Shrxtrvt Scott M Amy R Teneat Jett w Shawn M B-ggest feet Kenny H Shawn M Smallest fret Scott M Ruth A Deepest Voce John K Shewn M Softest Voce Greg F Crystal E Teechets Pet Mae S Tterese 8 Amk food Bnen w Stephen W Fkrt Steve S Amy R Best Osrxet Scott M Jem I Most freckles Mwe S Shan T Shames Greg E Jon I Quetest Kermy H Ruth A longest f njrnau John K Crystal E Most Jew «y Steve I Laura G ►Aces Fyee Steve S Lon M Straghtest He Jett w Oystet E Cunest He John K Ho y C Nicest I apt Steve S Jam I Nicest Sma Sieves leura G Sty ash Glasses Steve I Amy R Cartoon m Steve L Hc y C Anmal Lover Mtke 8 linge W Music lover u ir s lor. M Business lover Scon M Stephen W Art Lover Steve L Gager W Scene lover JeH w Maty H Hetory lover Kerwy H Tterese B fngheh lover Mu S Shewn M P E lover Steve L. Jom l Speneh lover J « W Lon M Nature lover M e S Gmgw W Bluest Eyes Steve S Tterese B Greenest Fy« Mis S lor. M Brownest Eyes fenny H I ewe G Accident Prone Greg E Maay H Suture Careers ms MOMeeoMJM MOMSeOMJM WS8K ® In honor of Homecoming, the week has Bbeen elected to be national dress-up-week for the students, as well as the teachers. 32 MSVSK SUKKSMDSK Soph. — Chad Phenicie Deena Brown. Jr. — Rob Kotcher Melody Voyles. Sr. — Steve Llschalk Sheri Tucker. Sr. — Mike Stickler Joni Latoz. Reigning Queen — Amy Richardson. Reigning King — Troy Johnson. Queen — Laura Georges. King Steve Spesard. Sr. — Lori Mitchell Scott Meeker. Jr. — Heather Rumple Todd Shields. Jr. — Emily Voyles James Hester. Fr. — Macey Rumple Sean Blakeney. We’re $250 short! 1985-86 HOMSeOMWG DAMS Junior Candidates — Emily Voyles James Hester Freshman Attendant — Macey Rumple Sean Blakeney Sophomore Attendants — Deena Brown Chad Phenicie yB Senior Candidates — Lori Mitchell Scott Meeker (Junior Candidates — Heather Rumple Todd 'jS Shields Senior Candidates — Joni La Mike Stickler That’s close enough! Reigning King and Queen — Troy Johnson Amy Richard son Senior Candidates — Sheri Tucker Steve Lischalk 38 tU.M.S. miUDOQS OUK doom MX CMSSKXSMSKS 'CJM Captam Nicole Stickler ' Amy Richardson. LeeAnn Brackney. Stephanie Pearson, dkcey Rumple — J.V. Sponsor — Ms. Suckow. Heather Rumple. Glenett Barrett. Nicole Stickler. Stephanie Weir — V Heather Rumple Stephanie Weir Glenett Barrett Football Cheerleaders Our cheerleaders attended Cheer- leading Camp in Vincennes Indiana from July 15-19. While at camp the cheerleaders won 4 excellent ribbons. 1 superior ribbon, and a Spirit Stick for their efforts. The girls performed their dance and learned new and ex- citing actions and cheers The girls practiced and performed during the football season. They worked enthusiastically for Home- coming by making posters, perform- ing a dance routine conducting spirit- ed pep sessions and selling cups and buttons. The girls make a superior cheerleading squad Ms Suckow Macey Rumple Stephanie Pearson K' -V' V- LeeAnn Brackney Amy Richardson ] 42 OUK 300ZKACC CMSSKCSAVSKS The captain of the Ridge Farm varsity cheerleading squad is Nicole Stickler, a junior at RFHS. It's rough sometimes, but its fun all the time!”, she said about her cheerleading experience. After seven years of experience she feels that she may not continue next year and instead focus her attention on her many other extra-curricular activities. After graduation, Nicole would like to attend D.A.C.C. for her Associate Degree and then on to University of IL. Stephanie Weir reigns as co-captain on the varsity squad. The sixteen-year-old senior talked about her seven years of experience in cheerleading and her enthusiasm about the sport was evident! She sparkled when she shared what cheerleading meant to her: leading an enthusiastic crowd, meeting new people and being with special friends. She was proud to report how the girls had practiced hard all summer and in July attended cheerleading camp in Vincennes, Indiana. Stephanie waitresses at the Ridgeway Bowling Lanes: she is a member of student council, Honor Society and chorus. She’s looking forward to attending Illinois State University majoring in accounting and seeking a career as a C.P.A. The sophomore member is Glenette Barrett. She excells in other activities such as basketball and track and likes to swim and ride horseback. I Glenette explains when she first became a cheerleader, it was really exciting, now it's just another activity and becomes tiring. Next year she’d like to give more of her energies to basketball. She spoke about cheerleading camp, with the fun and closeness she gained with the other girls. Glenette feels that her purpose is to cheer on the guys and keep the crowd enthusiastic. She shared that the most fulfilling time of her cheerleading career was becoming E.O.C. conference champions and remembered the hard work, the pressures and finally the victory! Glenette would like to attend the University of Illinois and become a psychologist. Heather, as a junior has been a cheerleader for seven years and hopes to continue next year. “Busy best describes Heather’s life, and that’s the way she likes it! she says. I love to do everything and do what ever I have a chance to do. She expressed that helping with the spirit of the school was important to her, getting people involved and supporting the players is the task! She feels that winning and losing affects the cheerleaders as much as the players. Heather is vice-president of her class, a queen candidate for Homecoming, and plays volleyball and basketball. She is college-bound, hopefully the University of Illinois and plans to study either law or journalism. CTUDfYJy First row (L to R) Deena Brown. Leslie Sconce. Stephanie Pearson. Macey Rumple. Tina Furnish. Came Martin. Second row Kim Brewer. Patty Corwin. Heather Rumple. Nicole Stickler. Stephanie Weir. Joni Latoz. Third row Mngr Thersea Brewer. Lori Mitchell. Sheri Tucker. Laura Georges. Missy Hackle. Coach Hackler varsity Captains Missy Hackle and Sheri Tucker MOST VALUABLE VARSITY — SHERI TUCKER MOST IMPROVED OVERALL — MA- CEY RUMPLE SPORTSMANSHIP VARSITY — NI- COLE STICKLER MOST VALUABLE JV — HEATHER RUMPLE SPORTSMANSHIP JV — LESLIE SCONCE •'1985 Voieybal” The volleyball team has just completed another successful season The varsity team highfcghied the r season by winning their tfwd consecutive re- gional tournament crown Th closed out a great career lor six of our seniors The varsity team finished with a 14-9 win-loss record Sheri Tucker and Joni Latoz were voted onto the Vermilion County grfs volleyball learn Shen Tucker was also voted onto first team all- conference for the second consecutive year The kinior varsity team finished the year with a very respectable 13-6 wm-toss record Looks kke the Bulldogs volleyball team w be strong agam next season indnnduai award winners were Sheri Tucker — moat valuable player. Nicole Stickler — sports- manship. Macey Rumple — most improved player. Nicole Stnckler and Heather Rumple — co-cap- tams for 1986 Heather Rumple was JV-MVP and Leslie Sconce — JV sportsmanship Congratula- tions on another great voaeybal season Coach Hackler Te n I Co-Captains Heather Rumple CO-CAPTAINS 1985 — SHERI TUCKER. MISSY HACKL CO-CAPTAINS 1986 — NICOLE STICKLER. HEATHER RUMPLE FIRST TEAM ALL-CONF. — SHERI TUCKER ALL COUNTY VOLLEYBALLL TEAM — SHERI TUCKER. JONI LATOZ ITEPHANII PEARSON I aiDo LAURA GEORGES JONI LATOZ I ORI M VI? I LLDOGS DEENA BROWN AND PATTY CORWIN KIM BREWER lira CARRIE MARTIN ' Tir r rr L LIE SCONCE H ULLDOGS SHERI S SUPER SERVE COACH HACKLER Junior Varsity The Bulldogs JV team had a very respectable season considering the make-up of the team was all under- classmen. With a lot of hard work, these kids can make a contribution to the program at Georgetown next year. Varsity The Varsity season was highlighted by individual honors, especially for Senior Steve Spesard. The teams over- all record was 10-12, with only two losses coming by more than 10 points. Coach Hackler 46 1985-86 QJKJCS XASKSZKAjCX This years teams played very well despite won-loss re- cords of JV (3-9) and Varsity (9-12). Competition was very tough this year, especially in the East Okaw Conference. Which was extremely bal- anced. We may have been out talented a lot of times, but hardly ever were we out hus- tled! I compliment all the girls who had that “never quit” atti- tude. Coach Lowe Sheri Tucker — Honorable Mention All East Okaw Conference Honorable Mention Vermilion County Laura Georges — Honorable Mentin All East Okaw Conference Honorable Special Mention All Vermilion County John Dickson Vermilion County Sportsmanship AA Award Heather Rumple — 2nd team All East Okaw Conference 1st team All Vermilion County Heather, a junior, was a second-year starter and our leading scorer, averaging 12.5 points per game She also hauled down six rebounds a game even though she played basically from guard position. She shot 40 percent from the field and 75 percent from the free throw line Always an offensive threat. Heather had three games in which she scored 20 or more points and a total of eight games in which she scored 13 or more. She was our assist leader with 71. A dedicated player, she was elected as one of our co-captains for the next year Mike Lowe LelW Winiwts Paricipani PaicM� Heather Rumple Kim Brewer Amy Land Leske Sconce Glen nett Barrett Carre Martin Deena Brown Patty Corwtn Holly Cown � Plague � a:gs Jom Latoz Laura Georges Sheri Tucker Sheri Tucker Laura Georges Joni Latoz Molly Cown Most Valuable Player — Sheri Tucker Most Improved Player — Les- lie Sconce Hustle Award — Sheri Tucker Most Assists — Heather Rum- ple Most Steals — Joni Latoz Most Rebounds — Laura Georges Best FG% — Laura Georges Best FT % — Heather Rumple (School Record 71.3%) 1986-87 Co-Captains — Heather Rumple — Amy Land Laura Georges was an Au-Vermdhon County se- lection a year ago and this season as a senior she averaged nearly 10 pomts and 12 reoounds a game But her vatu to Ridge Farm's young basketba team was more man fust statistics She was an unselfish and dedicated performer who demonstrated her leadership and sportman- ship Dy e ample Trws year she was honored as the John Dickson Memorial Sportsmanship Award wmner m girts basket ban The Dickson Award, named honor of the late Faamount An County athlete, is considered the most prestigKXis honor bestowed by the Vermikon County Association Georges is the first Ridge Farm gal to be honored smce me Dickson Awards were test presented m 1978 Laura « the daughter ol O and Mrs Thomas Georges of Ridge Farm pictures not available Joni Latoz Guard Leslie Sconce Center From Left to Right: Amy Richardson, Stephanie Weir, Nicole Stickler, Heather Rumple. Macey Rumple. Stephanie Pearson, and Leann Brackney 50 51 QJKJ1S BASKS ZB ACC SZA ZS Player CLASS FGM FGA PCT FTM FT A PCT TOTAL POINTS GAMES PF OFF DEF TOTAL REB ASSIST STEALS TURN POINTS PER OU REB REB REB PER OVERS GAME GAME Shen Tucker Sr SO 170 29 23 66 41 123 7 18 69 47 36 34 70 38 50 49 112 Laura Georges Sr 77 199 39 36 86 42 190 10 19 75 79 113 107 220 115 8 25 45 Tom Latoz Sr 44 160 28 21 55 38 109 6 99 75 58 23 35 58 30 39 56 101 Ho y Cown Sr 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 0 4 6 0 0 1 1 025 0 0 4 Heather Rumple Jr 86 230 37 67 94 71 239 12 20 80 61 551 80 131 65 73 50 146 Amy Land Jr. 2 22 09 4 15 .27 8 0 19 48 20 6 31 37 19 2 1 13 Glenett Barrett Soph 20 107 19 9 31 29 49 2 20 79 37 65 113 178 89 13 23 51 Carrie Martin Soph 1 1 10 0 1 0 2 0 11 11 0 0 0 0 00 0 1 4 Deena Brown Soph 21 64 33 3 6 50 45 3 17 52 17 3 14 17 10 12 8 43 Patty Corwm Soph 2 14 14 0 1 00 4 0 13 29 10 3 2 5 026 1 4 22 Kim Brewer Soph 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 0 3 3 0 0 1 1 0.33 1 0 0 Leslie Sconce Fr. 2 3 67 1 2 50 5 3 2 2 1 3 0 3 15 0 0 0 Totals 306 970 .31 164 347 47 774 330 303 418 721 199 217 541 Game Average IS 49 8 17 39 17 15 21 36 99 108 27 Spesard’s42 breaks mark By Fowler Connell C-N Sports Editor “If we want him to score, he scores. If we want him to pass, he passes. If we want him to play defense, he plays defense. “We expect a lot of him and he expects a lot from himself. That’s how Coach Don Hackler. no mean player himself at Ridge Farm in the early 1970s. describes his one-man gang — record-break- ing Steve Spesard. Spesard. a 6-1 guard with a feath- er touch, zeroed in 42 points last night to spark Ridge Farm to a 59- 54 victory over rangy Rossville- Alvin in an opening-round game in the 67th annual Vermilion Vermi- lion County Basketball Tourna- ment. Spesard sank 18 of 28 shots from the field and added 6 of 8 at the free throw line to surpass the modem standard of 36 recorded by Bob Sabalaskey of Westville in 1980. He also found time to dish out five assists — thus figuring in 52 of his team’s points. His previous high mark came against Kansas when he hit 40 — 34 in the second half — to rally his team from a 17- point deficit to a 66-61 triumph. “I had no idea of the record. said Spesard. It was announced to appreciative spectators seconds after the gamejjpded. Ridge Farm 59, Ross-AI 54 With Spesard scoring 24 points on 12 of 18 shooting in the first half. Ridge Farm held the upper hand most of the way. The Bobcats lagged by nine after three periods but got their big-man game between 6-7 Brad Willis and 6-7 Jason Cain going to pull within three points on four occasions and to within two at 54-52 with little more than two minutes remaining. Each time Spesard answered. But he was whistled for traveling and Ross-AI had a chance — ever so briefly — before Spesard stole the ball. He canned one free throw for a 55-52 lead. After Cain missed a free throw. Spesard rebounded and put the game away with a three-pointer at )he 1:15 mark. Adept from the outside, for one of the few times he drove for the basket and was fouled on the play. He scored 11 of his team’s 12 points in the final quarter. I was leery of their two-man inside game, said Hackler. “We adapted well at first but they caught us in some bad match-up situations. At halftime I told the kids we wanted to control the offen- sive tempo and play them even on the boards. And I felt we did that. I knew Joe (Thompson, the Ross-AI coach) would play us man- to-man and we haven't seen a lot of that. Steve (Spesard) handled it pretty well until he got a. little rambunctious in the last quarter. That’s as good a team effort as we've had since the Christmas break. Willis and Cain each tallied 18 points for Ross-AI which also got 12 from set-shooter Andy Sutter who had the unenviable task of shadow- ing Spesard. “I was disappointed in our de- fense, said Thompson. “We knew Spesard wouild get his 30 points but we didn’t react to the ball. On offense, we didn't attack like we Should 52 VOCCSynMC HONORS A WA ROS Letter Winners Sheri Tucker Missy Hackl Joni Latoz Lori Mitchell Stephanie Weir Nicole Stickler Heather Rumple Patty Corwin Participation Patch Deena Brown Carrie Martin Kim Brewer Macey Rumple Stephanie Pearson Leslie Sconce Tina Furnish Most Valuable Player — Sheri Tucker Most Improved Player — Macey Rumple Sportsmanship — Nicole Stickler Co Captains 1986-87 — Nicole Stickler Heather Rumple All Sheri Tucker — All Conference All County Joni Latoz — All County ' too Steve Spesard: First team all East Okaw Conference First team All-Vermillion County Associated Press All-State Team Decatur Herald All-Area Team Champaign News Gazette All Area Team County Tourney Sgl Game Record — 42 points Sportsmanship Nominee Steve finished his career with 1360 points. His 667 points and 30.3 points per game average were both school records. Steve was selected to the Associated Press All- State team and finished third in the state in scoring. This was a fine finish for Steve as well as a fitting finale for an outstanding basketball history at RF Coach Hackler 1985-86 Hoys RASRSZRACC WARDS Letter Winners Steve Spesard Jeff Woodard Ken Huff Todd Shields Kraig Latoz Brian Stahl Todd Georges Chad Phemcie Sr Plague Awards Steve Spesard Jeff Woodard Ken Huff Participation Patch Dean Thurman Kraig Rigdon John Woodard Shane Knoblett Sean Blakeney Troy Latoz Greg Morris Curtis McCool Justin Davis Most valuable player — Steve Spesard Hustle Award — Kraig Latoz Most Improved Player — Justin Davis Most Assists — Todd Shields Most Steals — Steve Spesard Most Rebounds — Steve Spesard Best FG% — Steve Spesard Best FT % — Steve Spesard Most Points — Steve Spesard — (667 School Record) 1986-87 Co-captain — Todd Shields — Kraig Latoz 53 1985-86 PKOM From left to right: Lon Mitchell Mike Stickler — King Queen candidates; Sheri Tucker Steve Lischalk — 1986 King Queen; Jom Latoz Jeff Woodard — King Queen candidates; and Kelley Acord David Stanton — 1985 King Queen Disco. Disco Duck! Shen Tucker Steve Lischalk 1986 King Queen This year’s Prom was held at the Danville Boat Club. The theme of the prom was ‘Forever in your arms’ and the dinner was prime rib. baked potatoes, cauliflower w cheese, hot rolls, tossed salad and Cheese Cake The band that played was ’’Eclipse.” Mr Dowers took pictures for everyone Post prom was at Danville YMCA Oh Lord, what’s next? 56 57 HA WKJJCS The Sadie Hawkins Dance was held on February 22nd with WZZQ as the disk jockey. The dance started at 8 o’clock and ended at 11. Although many people showed up, they began leaving soon after arrival! No explanation necessary!!! The FFA sponsored this dance and were responsible for building the backdrop for pictures, which were taken by Mr. Dowers. Many friends will remember this dance by the straw that was continuously being thrown amongst all within group pictures. As Ridge Farm is closing you will have to take your straw throwing habits to Georgetown. Hope they don't mind!!! L. Mitchell S. Tucker 58 59 1985-86 ye A KUO OK Most Valuable — Ruth Arrasmith Top Ad Salesperson — Tina Furnish Top Fund Raising Person — Ruth Arrasmith Holly Cown — Everything Becky Snoke — Ads Scott Meeker — Photos Tina Furmish — Ads Ruth Arrasmith — Almost everything Jamie Weir — Ads Crystal Emerick — Carbons Angel Griffith — Ads Ginger Wills — Almost everything Steve Lischalk — Captions Joni Latoz — Typing Reporting Steve Spesard — Captions Carrie Metz — Ads Greg Ellery — Ads, Typing. Main. Jeff Woodard — Ads Captions “CHAJKPSKSOW From Left to Right: Joni Latoz. typing reporting. Scott Meeker — Editor. Holly Cown — Editor Photo.. Jeff Woodard — Captions. Ginger Wills — Layouts. Crystal Emerick — Carbons, Shawn Mendenhall — Ads. and Chere'Lewis. — Advisor. (Not Pictured — Ruth Arrasmith — Sec. Tres.) BAW 4 eMOKUS From left to right: Front Row Mrs. Hackler. Shawn Mendenhall. Amy Richardson. Stephanie Weir. Lori Mitchell. Theresa Brewer. Second Row Jackie Morns. Vickie Nale. Jamie Weir, LeeAnn Brackney. Kim Shelton. Karla Latoz. Kim Brewer; Third Row Dawn Paree. Leslie Sconce. Christy Loop. Becky Brown. Tammy Daniels. Valerie Pichion; Back Row Kenny Huff, and John Kinney The chorus students spent a busy year preparing tor concerts and contests in December they presented a Christmas concert, followed by Sdo and Ensemble contests m March In the contest, held m George- town. the following people re- ceived a I rating on their vocal so- los I Mitchell. S Weir K lato , and A Richardson A girls chow also received a I rating Those gwfs were A Richardson L Mitchell. S Wew K Lato . T Brewer K Brewer T Jacks. J Morns C loop, and B Brown The fokowmg received a il ratmg on then solos. K Brewer. L Brack ney T Brewer and C Loop Ken Huff received a III ratmg on ha vo- cal solo Although we didn't have very many guys. I sta enjoyed work mg with tha group Mrs Hackler From left to right: Front Row: Leslie Sconce. Mrs. Reed. Sherri Griffin. Second Row: Crystal Jones. Deniese Doxon; Third Row: Sandi Richardson. Vicki Nale. Back Row Becky Snoke. and Dawn Paree This year’s band instructor was Mrs. Nancy Reed. Mrs. Reed brought the band out of a slump after Mr Gorbatkin left last year. Mrs. Reed is known to many as ‘Mom’ she helped rekindle the school spirit that had left many of us. As many of us say “She’s a cool lady! 61 I - V I Student Tutors: Back Row Chuck Francis. Todd Georges. Joni Latoz. Missy Hackl. Amy Richardson. Lori Mitchell. Front Row Jamie Weir. Carne Martin. Angel Grif- fith. Tammy Daniel. Rick Car- ico. Audio Visual Students: Standing Kenny Tucker. Steve lischalk. Chad Phenicie. Chuck Francis. Sitting: D.J. Jessup. David Emenck. Brian Warfel Student Librarians: Back Cheryl Young. Ja- net Vandevier. Lesley Sconce. Mrs. Mills. Stephanie Person. Diana Gallez. Jody Wil- burn. Front Karen Rice. Jom Latoz. Becky Snoke. Becky Brown. Ml 62 1985-86 CHESS ZEAM This year figured to be a restructuring one as we graduated 5 excellent players from last years team. And when it became apparent that we would rely heavily on freshman, it was obvi- ous that we could not develop our players quickly enough to do well in league competi- tion. HoWever, the team placed 5th of 7 schools in the league and beat Rantoul. a team that placed 4th, at the last match which sug- gested improvement had been made. In the County Tournament the team nearly beat Dan- ville and this again suggested an improving team. At the State team tournament 20 class A schools from around the state participated. Our team accumulated 4 points (3 won rounds and 2 drawn rounds), of a possible 6 to tie for 4th place. The tie breaker used placed Ridgefarm 5th. This was an outstanding accomplishment considering that 3 of our players were freshman. Board 1 — Jeff Woodard (sr) Board 2 — Ken Huff (sr) John Woodard (fr) Board 3 — Greg Ellery (sr) Board 4 — Rob Peterman (fr) Board 5 — Doug Phenicie (fr) Jeff Woodard, Greg Ellery Doug Phenicie qualified for the State Individual Tournament. 1985-86 $£Z$ ZSAM TEAMS TEST DACG — February 18, 1986 Front Row L-R, Tanja Manner. Missy Hackl, Nicole Stickler, Amy Land. Heather Rumple, Mi- chael Stickler. Back Row L-R. Lina Bell, Sponsor, Stephanie Weir, Ken Huff. Jeff Woodard. Todd Shields. Jeff won 3rd place in Chemistry. 63 . 1986 acu jam mamus z This year's Alumni Banquet eras nek) on Saturday May 24 at the Ridge Farm High Schod Gymnasi- um A record eras set tor attendance with over 625 people attenong There eras an Open House and Alumni were aoie to visit classrooms tor the last time A speoai dinner was catered by Regma's Kitchen of Danvme and tro- phies and other memorao a were displayed on the taDie As the program began memoers trom each class were recognued and a speoai slide show as presented Dy the class ot 76 officers The slides were taken from ok) yearbook pc- tures ano effectively accompanied by music The oldest classmate present was Garnette Busby Rich of Danville, graduate of the class of 1916 She was me centerpiece Several alumni traveled from their homes in California to attend fhs year's banquet1 Mr and Mrs Tate were made Hon- orary Members of the Aiumm Associ- ation. havmg me most children (10 present who were graduates of Ridge Farm High School Recognitor was given to the fam- ily who has seen four generations graduate from RFHS Bee Wewfcn ! was a member of the first graduating class Ruth Castle was her daughter Ruth s daughter Dorothy Majors was a graduate as were her five chil- dren Steve Becky Ann. Alien and Janice The 100th class was inducted mto 1 the Aiumm Association A history of Ridge Farm High Schools was given by De«a Arnett as she began with the first schools m j the township Noki Conkim. School Board mem- j ber spoke about the consolidation with Georgetown Special dinner muse was provided by recent graduate. Kevm Lato and Louie Fletcher (class of '33) played his saw This special evening of memores was a fitting tribute to a school wh h win remam m me hearts of it’s loyal graduates as they said good-bye At this years last home boys basketball game many tears were shed and memories brought back. Before the varsi- ty game, graduates from all the way back to 1934 were called out onto the floor, class by class. It was a special night for alumnist and the 1986 graduat- ing class, this would be the last boys game played on this gym. It was the first time in years that the gymnasim was packed with Ridge Farm fans. You could feel the sadness and spirit in the air. The Ridge Farm High School spirit will live on after consolidation 65 Front row Ginger Wills, Nicole Stickler. Amy Land Second row Stephanie Weir, Lori Mitchel. Amy Richardson. Laura Geroges. Mrs Hoggle Third row Missy Hackle. Todd Shields. Heather Rumple. Sheri Tucker, left Woodard, lorn Latoz. Steve Spesard. Mike Stickler Z9S5-S6 ms And Student Council The chapter has ex- tended an invitation each spring to any sophomore, rumor, or semor who has a cu- mulative grade pomi average or 4 0 or bet- ter and who also exhib- its the qualities of ser- vice. leadership, and character This year we have live members who have qualified all aspects tor mem- bership The mductees are Ruth Arrasrmth. Sr Scott Meeker. Sr Christy Loop Soph K n Shelton. Soph Karen Rice. Soph Front row Marcy Rumple. Steph ante Weir Scott Meeker. Doug Phemcie, Dale Miles Second row Tina Furnish. Lori Mit chel. Laura Georges. Steve Spe- sard. Mike Stickler Third row Steve Peterman. LeeAnn Blakeney. Glenett Barett. Missy Hackle. Amy Land 66 MOflOK KOCC RIDGE FARM HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL 1985-86 School Yew _ 1st Qrt HIGH HONORS 4 75-5 00 SENIOR Lon MitcheM Mike Stickler Stephanie We Gmger Wills Jeff Woodard W1QB3 Heather Rumple Todd Shields SOPHOMORES HONORS 4 5 4 74 Nicole Stickler SpPHQMQRES K n Shelton Jamie We ACHIEVEMENT HONORS SENIORS Laura Georges Missy Hack. Shen Tucker 4 25-4 49 JUNIOR Amy Land SOPHOMORES Lee Ann Bracfcney Christy Loop $eniqr$ 8 0122(36 36%) 4 of 20 (20 00%) $ HQM,QRES 4 of 31 (12 90%) FRESHMAN Shane KnoWelt Tanja Mahner Rob Peterson FRESHMAN Leslie Sconce FRESHMEN John Darnel Jacqueline Morns Macey Rumple John Woodard FRESHMAN 8 ol 31 (25 80%) RIDGE FARM HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL 1985 86 School Year — 2nd On HIGH HONORS 4 75-5 00 SENIORS JUNIORS SQPHQMQRES FRESHMAN Lon MitcheM Heather Rumple Tanja Manner Mike Stickler Todd Shields Rob Peterman Stephanie Weir Ginger Wills Jefl Woodard Ncoie Stickler HQNQR§ 4 5-4 74 Missy Hacki lee Ann Brackney Shane Knobieti Shawn Mendenha Kim Shelton l eske Sconce Jamie We John Woodard ACHIVEMENT HONORS 4 25-4 49 Laura Georges Amy Land Chnaty Loop Jacqueline Mon . Scott Meeker Steve Spesard Shen Tucker Macey Rumple SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMAN 11 ot 21 (52 38%) 4ofi8(22 22%) 4 of 30 (13 33%) 6 of 30 (20 0% G P A IMPROVEMENT WINNERS SENIOR — BRIAN WARFEL -f 1 364 - $50 U S SAVINGS BOND JUNIOR EMILY VOYLES ♦ 636 - $50 U S SAVINGS BOND MELOOY VOYLES ♦ 636 . $50 U S SAVINGS BOND SOPHOMORE — D J JESSUP ♦ 600 - $50 U S SAVINGS BOND FRESHMAN — DOUG PHENICIE ♦ 363 - $50 U S SAVINGS BOND 2V|RAU BRIAN WARFEL $50 U S SAVINGS BONO RIDGE FARM HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL -1985 86 School Year — 3rd On HIGH HONOf S 4 75-5 00 SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMAN Lon MitcheM Heather Rumple Mike Stickier Todd SNeids Tanja Manner G yer Writs Rob Peterman Jett Woodard John Woodard Honor Students J Made Zhe “Manors” 4th Quarter” HONORS 4 5 4 74 Ruth Arrasrmth Dianna GaHe Shen Tucker Amy Land Nicole Stickler Christy Loop Tma Furmsh Shane KnoWetl Macey Rumple (Signatures) ACHIEVEMENT HONORS 4 25-4 49 Laura Georges Missy Hack I Scott Meeker Shawn Mendenhall Stephanie We Becky Brown Deena Brown Tammy Dane Kathem Gaaez Steve Kiser Kim Shelton Jamie We John Demei Jackie Morris Oouq Phemcie lesfce Sconce §EN1Q JUNIQRS 11 ot 21 (5238%) 5 0119(2631%) SOPHOMORES FRESHMAN 8 0132(25%) 10 01 30 (33 33%) • HONORABLE MENTION 4 00-4 24 Jom Lato Amy Rcha dson Steve Spesard Patty Corwm Angel Griffith D J Jessup Karen Rwre Tamm� Jacks 1. ) 2. ) 3) 4) 5. ) 6. ) 7.) 8) 9) G P A IMPROVEMENT WINNERS SENIOR — Ruth Arrasrmth ♦ JUNIOR — Doug Miles ♦ SOPHOMORE — Steve Kiser ♦ FRESHMAN — Alan Wilburn ♦ 600 1 010- $50 US (Sponsored 884 1 496 SAVINGS BOND by Jurvor Class) 67 ?AM ZO HONOR ZOP SZllMNZS Honors flight Jn Ridge 3arm Stephanie Ann Wier is a graduate of Ridge Farm High School, and is the daughter of John and Joan Weir She ranked fourth in her class. She was ac- tive in volleyball, basketball and cheer- leading. She was listed in Who’s Who among American High School Students and was a four-year member of the chorus. Each spring, toward the end of the school year. Ridge Farm staff and students and parents come together to recognize the special achievements accomplished within that year. On May 15 the tradition was observed. Anxious students and proud parents waited as the awards were announced. Mrs. Frank Carsman presented both the SAR and DAR awards to Michael Stickler. Michael is the first student to receive the state DAR. That’s quite an honor! The Illinois State Scholar award was also given to Michael Stickler. It is — awarded on the basis of test scores. Those with the highest grade point average were presented the Illinois State National Merit Recognition which is a $500 scholarship to the college of the recipient’s choice. This honor was shared by Michael Stickler and Jeff Woodard, each receiving the $500 scholarship. Cheri Tucker and Steve Spessard were given the Presidential Scholar Athlete Award, presented by Sgt. Bernes. Danville Recruiting Officer. These students were chosen because of their grade point average as well as their excellent athletic ability. The Office Assistance Award was earned by three special students; Cheri Tucker. Amy Richardson and Greg Ellery Amy Richardson also received an award for having perfect attendance for 4 | years. The American Legion Good Citizenship Award was given to honor Ken Huff and Laura Georges. Science awards were the following: Freshman Biology Award — Tanja Mah- nar; Chemistry Contest Award — Todd Schields; Senior Science Award — shared by Michael Stickler and Jeff Woodard; Bausch Lomb Science Award — Nichole Stickler. Ridge Farm is proud of these outstanding students and special citizens. We wish them well as they successfully end a high school experience and step into a time of new experiences and adult challenges. Jeffrey G. Woodard is a graduate of Ridge Farm High School and is the son of John and Judy Woodard He was salutatonan of his class and was a member of the National Honor Society and was an Illinois State Scholar. He was active m track, football, basketball, yearbook staff and Future Farmers of America He was listed in Who’s Who among High School Students 68 Front — Brett Snoke. Heather Rumple, and Scott Meeker. The 1985-86 play was a musical called Snoopy , Mrs. Reed directed and produced the musical. The following were cast members: Scott Meeker — Charlie Brown Lori Mitchell — Woodstock Heather Rumple — Pepperment Patty Carla Latoz — Sally Brown Brett Snoke — Lionel Stephanie Person — Sally Brown Macey Rumple — Lucy Kraig Rigdon — Snoopy Jenny Warfel — Lucy 70 B iU Doc JrL. Stage w om lell !o iiyh! MiFe Stick Bf ► r .1 : Shield' Briar. 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Pioneer Brand Seeds Pizza Carry-Outs Open 5-10 Corn — Beans — Wheat Ridge Farm, IL — 247-2122 DOWSKS SZUVJO Congrtulations Class Of '86 207 E. West Street Danville, Illinois things go better,! .with Coke 201 W, Main Ridge Farm-Georgetown merger By Denriis Bartlow C N Staff Writer GEORGETOWN. 111. - Ridge Farm High School juniors will say good-by to their hometown school this spring, many after going to school in Ridge Farm for 11 years, but they are excit- ed about their final year of high school in Georgetown. If voters in the Georgetown and Ridge Farm districts ap- prove a consolidation March 18, Ridge Farm junior high and high school students will go to Georgetown next year, even though the consolidation will not itake effect until July 1,1987. 'T think it will be better foi both schools.” said Todd Shields, one of 11 Ridge Fanr juniors, who spent Friday at Georgetown. There will be a lot more opportunities than going to Ridge Farm.” Shields’ host for the day was Jim Walker, a Georgetown jun- ior, who is looking forward to making new friends from the 97 students expected from Ridge Farm next year. It is the best thing for Georgetown.” Georgetown jun- ior Richard Ramos said, “but it Is even more important for Ridge Farm.” Kraig Latoz , a Ridge Farm junior, is looking forward to more class choices. “It is good to put the two schools together.” Kevin Lacey. Georgetown sophomore, said. And most of the Ridge Farm and Georgetown students have no qualms about naming the school George town-Ridge Farm High School and retaining Georgetown’s Buffalo as the nickname. ”1 don’t really care about the name.” said Steve Peterman, who has attended Ridge Farm since the third grade. 'T am more interested in the opportu- nities.” Andy Hepburn, a Georgetown junior, said “It as the only thing they could do.” Shields said. “It is a good idea being the Buffaloes. They are the only ones in the state.” Most students realize that the name and mascot caused a ma- jor rift in the discussions by the two school boards as they hammered out an agreement for the proposed merger, which none of the Ridge Farm stu- dents interviewed oppose. “It stopped a lot of argument (by going with Georgetown- Ridge Farm).” said Andrew Russian, Georgetown junior. It was a good idea to keep Buffa- loes.” But. James Hester of Ridge Farm and Julie Lutz weren’t happy with the decision. Hester preferred a more neu- tral name, while Lutz said. “It bhould have stayed Georgetown high School. The school is in Georgetown.” Lena Dowers, a Georgetown Junior, said that the name was better than some that were sug- gested but thought that it was a good idea to merge George- town’s purple and white and Ridge Farm’s purple and gold. Heather Rumple, a member of the girls basketball team and cheerleading squad of Ridge Farm, is looking forward to more opportunties at George- town. but she is not looking forward to ridine a bus to school or the extra trips for extracur- ricular activities. “It will be different,” she said. After spending 11 years at Ridge Farm. Nicole Stickler is looking forward to her final year at Georgetown and a chance to take French, a class that wasn’t offered at Ridge Farm. fester is looking forward to the shorter day at Ridge Farm and the ‘no study hall ’ ’ policy. Bob Delmotte, Georgetown High School principal, said that the Ridge Farm students were paired up with a Georgetown student for the day. Georgetown counselors met with the Ridge Farm students at the end of the day. Delmotte creditted Ridge Farm Principal Gary Woith in helping to prepare the Ridge Farm students for the transition to Georgetown. Ridge Farm juniors and soph- omores are slated for visits in Feburary. Ridge Farm student council members spent time in Georgetown earlier. By GLEN MATHISON News Gazette Staff Writer RIDGE FARM — Call him old-fashioned, but Bob Pugh is go- ing to miss his old high school, even if it is abandoned in the name of progress. “It’s a lot of nostalgia there, it’s just kind of hard to see happen, Pugh, 61, said of his alma mater, Ridge Farm High School, a standard in this southern Vermilion County town since 1911. “You know, it’s just part of this age Things get to be 50 years old and it’s time to tear them down. Ridge Farm's high school may not be torn down, but its halls will be emptied under plans to consoli- date Georgetown and Ridge Farm school districts. Nothing is final until voters in the two districts stamp their ap- proval on the proposed district next spring, but plans for the merg- er are proceeding quickly and smoothly, according to school offi- cials. who will file merger petitions Monday in hopes of a March refer- endum on the issue AT A TIME when consolidation is a dirty word in many small towns these two communities are court- ing each other with vigor, and with few problems so far. But both su- perintendents say the lack of kinks in the process doesn't mean it will be easy dissolving the soul of a small town. “Schools are part of the communi- ty pride, and I think that pride is well-founded and it’s an excellent pride, Georgetown Superintendent Derry Behm said. “The thing people are going to have to realize is we re going to be consolidated sooner or later, so we might as well try to plan it. “I always like a planned wedding instead of a shotgun wedding. Knowing that jobs will be lost doesn’t make it any easier. Ridge Farm Superintendent Darrell Brown said. One of the most diffi- cult things of consolidation is you know people are going to have to lose their jobs, he said, echoing Behm's respect for the loyalty to school colors. “I think the thing that bothers most districts is the loss of identity when they lose the school he said “I don’t know if it’s going to be a problem here but it’s a concern Even though they know that con- Most students like merger cern. 1 think people understand it's going to help the kids.” Solemn in their respect of com- munity spirit, the superintendents and their school boards have been unified in their support of the merger and enthusiastic about its benefits IN RIDGE FARM, the merger of fers taxpayers a 57-cent reduction in the property tax rate and gives students a bigger array of classes, including extensive computer in- struction and advanced language classes. Georgetown residents, on the oth- er hand, will get increased stability and insulation from the state-di- rected regional reorganization com- mittees — all at the same tax rate they've had for the last 15 years. School planners also are looking ahead to when the current batch of freshman and sophomores gradu- ate. cutting high school enrollment by about 100. “It would ensure three or four years down the road when we have a dramatic drop in enrollment we'll be able to continue with every- thing we re doing now,“ George- town's superintendent Brown said. A bonanza of state rewards is awaiting both districts if tne merg- er is approved. The districts are not filing for consolidation under the new Senate Bill 730. but under an older law designed to encourage consolidation with state incentives. Because Ridge Farm and George- town began the consolidation pro- cess before the new bill passed, they will be permitted to merge un- der the old law IT WAS NEARLY three years ago that school leaders at Ridge Farm — a district of about 380 students — decided there probably wouldn’t be room for their small schools. Cursed with a $150,000 deficit on its $1 million budget. Ridge Farm start- ed looking for a partner. Chrisman. about 10 miles south of Ridge Farm, was interested. So was the Shiloh district in Hume Georgetown, with an enrollment 1,224 students, eventually got in- volved, and this summer the four districts commissioned professors at Eastern Illinois University to study the area and recommend a merger plan. The study suggested Georgetown and Ridge Farm join forces, since they would meet the 1.500-unit dis- trict enrollment goal being used by reorganization committees around the state. Among the advantages of merg- ing cited by the study are: enriched class offerings; savings from a re- duction in teaching positions; savings from the closing of Ridge Farm High School and the district’s administrative offices; reduction in the administrative staff; and con- tinued use of Ridge Farm Elementa- ry School, leaving a school in the community. Savings in administrative staff would come primarily from the loss of one superintendent’s salary. Brown admits he will probably be the one to go, with only five years at the helm compared to Behm’s 22 years in Georgetown, but the new school board makes the final deci- sion. School board members in the two districts are trying to get the merg- er referendum on the March elec- tion ballot, but Behm thinks it may be wiser to wait until November so Ridge Farm can “build up its defi- cit, buying much-needed equip- ment such as buses and class supplies. The state would then pay off the deficit as of June 30, 1986. 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(217) 443-1021 Representing Massachusetts Indemnity 6 Lite Insurance Company Representing First American National Securities, Inc Congratulations Class Of 86 MKGOVMS KOWSK SHOP 9 i. 9 OIM Quality Building Products Chrisman Illinois 269-2532 KSJCCVmUKAMS 3 South State St. Ridge Farm, Illinois 61870 217-247-2106 Compliments Of new mamjcjw Better Quality For Less On The Square Georgetown, IL QSOKQeZOWy CAZOZHAKDWAKS Georgetown, Illinois Congratulations Class Of '86 SJSfflK Compliments Of Georgetown Eisner 204 Huffman 662-2335 Compliments Of ZMS VJUAQSK Chrisman, Illinois “Z SACHSRS” There has been several changes in teaching assignments for the 1985-86 school year. Teachers and assignments are as follows: Kindergarten: Sara Baird First: Melissa Dighton Marilyn Moore Second: Shirley Binkley Ann Robinson Third: Sonda Gardener Fourth: Kathy Ingram Lyn Wilson Fifth: Cindy Cigett Becky Profitt Sixth: David Brooks Alice Corbin Physical Education: Vicky Hall Music: Lisa Hackler Learning Disability: Theresa Wicoff Speech: Kathy Ingram Reading: Marilyn Bayley New members of the staff listed above are: David Brooks, Alice Corbin, and Becky Profitt. David Brooks, sixth grade teacher, is from Charleston, Illinois. He graduated from Southwest Baptist University. Bolivar. Missouri, in 1983 with a BS in Physical Education. He received his masters of Science in Physical Education from Eastern Illinois University in May, 1985. In addition to his teaching assignment, Mr. Brooks is also Assistant High School Football Coach and Junior High Boy’s Basketball Coach. Alice Corbin is filling a combination position of teacher and aide. She is from Ridge Farm. Mrs. Corbin received her BS degree from Illinois State University in 1973 Mrs. Corbin taught first and third grades for ten years following graduation. Most recently, Mrs. Corbin has worked as a substitute teacher and as a teacher's aide in our district. Becky Profitt, also from Ridge Farm, is working as an aide in fifth grade. She attended DACC and Southern Illinois University, receiving a BS degree in Plant and Soil Science, in May, 1983. This is Miss Profitt's first work experience in the teaching area. “PANZHSR AUZOQKAPHS” r 15 Ridge Farm girls basketball . 2nd m Conference By Ridge Farm Review Affer a tremendously successful season. FUJge Farm s 8th grade gets basketball team were defeated by two pomis December 2. giving them a second place m the conference lor the regular season' The sectional took place at Oestwood m Paris and the fmai score was 39 41 The week before, this great team won the regional at Southvww m DanviHe by defeating North Ridge 30-28. In October the 8th pade grts won 3rd place m the Chnsman Invitational and on November 6. took 3rd place m the conference tournament m Ridge Farm, leavmg them with a 12 wms-S loses record for the season The 7th grade gets took test place m the conference tournament at Chnsman and concluded the season with a 11-2 record 85 Top: Michele Goodwin; Sec- ond: Sandi Richardson; Third: Leslie Scrogham, Francie Mills, Georgie Marriage, Natalie Ga- lyen; Bottom: Felicia Sconce, Tanya Shields, Mandy Martin L-R: Felicia Sconce. Gayle Tate, Jessica Mills, Mike Rice 86 N 00 7th Am 8th QKADS SZWDSMS SPSjCjCJMG AW aZSKAUy Spelling Team For the 4th consecutive year. Ridge Farm Ajntor High won tst place in the South Sectional contest ot the Vermilion County Spelling Contest Thu qualified them to participate m the county finals with three other Sectional wemers Twenty schools competed m the lour Sectional competitions The South Sectional was hosted by Ridge Farm on February 20. 1986 with Georgetown. Jamaca. WestviHe. St Mary’s, and Ridge Farm competing In the 1986 Vermibon County Spelling Contest held on February 24 at DanviHe High School, the Ridge Farm Junior High spelling team won 2nd place tor the second consecutive year The other schools competing were Hoopston-East Lynn (1st). Bismarck-Hennmg Jr High (3rd), and North Ridge Middle School (4th) Team members were Gayle Tate. Tonya Shields. Michele Goodwin, and Jessica Mils Alternates were Shannon Boutware and J J Cole Carol Tate was the coach. Jessica Mils, and Tonya Shields spelled perfect rounds at the County Contest Carol Tate School Spelling Contest A spelling contest for students in grades 5 through 6 concluded on May 15. 1986. with the spell-off of each of eight classroom winners. The first place winner was Jessica Mills, second place was Gayle Tate, and third place was Mandy Martin. Room representatives were Melissa Ar- nett and Brady Mills. 5th grade; Melanie Jackson and Bobby Woodard. 6th grade; Gayle Tate. 7A; Jessica Mills. 7B; Mandy Martin. 8A; and Tonya Shields. 8B. Alternate spellers were Kara Corbin. 5th grade: None 6th; Kim Conner. 7A; Michelle Goodwin. 7B; Ali Klink, 8A; and Ryan Gardner. 8B Carol Tate P II A Literary The literary contest spon- sored by the Illinois Elemen- tary School Association was held at Fithian Elementary School on Saturday. Novem- ber 16. 1985. Students par- ticipating m duet acts were Jena Gallez and Karla Ehlen- feld. Geargie Manage and Mandy Martin. Shawn Lawver and Crystal Jones. In- dividual acts were performed by Michelle Goodwin and Kim Conner. Carol Tate 88 First Row Jennifer Adkisson Billie Andrews Amb r Clarkston Jason Erp Sarah Kunk Second row Joey Knight Eric Lowe Amber Pearson Ryan Pearson Christopher Roach Third row Joe Thompson Kaia Vice Torne White Kyle Wmland Heather Wright Fourth row Justin Collom Mike Conner Kira Hamm Lynsey Klink Nicholas Kyger Fifth row: Amber Lannmg Kyle Miller Valene Moody Michael Reitsma Paul Richards Sixth row Garrett Rollins Greg Ryan Elisha Vice Marla Wilson Jaimee Wyer ML I Firs! row Jonathon Wills Ronald Stewart Justin Hinkle Nickie Haase Jeremy Troxel Second row: Lynn Scrogham Crystal Barns Jessica Miles Chad Lowe Sherri German Third row Todd Lickfett Neiie Cime Katie Stmgley Stephani Weathers Mrs Dighton a -i i aL ilO Fourth row: Mrs Moore Christy Lindquist Kellie Wayiand Jamie Erp Fifth row: Darcy Gallagher Kendra Miles Matt Vice Jimmy Kirby Rae Ann Galey Sixth row: J T McCool Cansa Pearman Jessica Garrison Rachel Knight Jessica Troxel 91 M R S. B I N K L E y M R S R 0 B 1 N S o N First row Barbie Ellis Brandy Haase Donna Hires Klynton Johnson Victoria Johnson Second row Shannon Klmk Scott Maxfieid Bud McArthur Michael Payne (not Pictured) Neal Rollins Laura Scrogham Third row: Angie Carlson Jann Stephenson Miranda Stewart James R Tate Todd Brent Fourth row Billy Collom Connie Corbin Jessica Deck Misha Geisert Shelly Jale Kimberly Hopkins Fifth row Clint McCool Jason Metz Nicholas Perry Jessica Roach Doug Thompson Sixth row. Traci Vice Eric Wilson Brian Wishard Mrs. Robinson Mrs. Binkley First row: J.T. Furnish Caleb Deck Angie Peach Andy Peach Macey Ingram Second row: Mandey Ingram Dawn Lowe Wade Sly Kelly Busby Tricia Johnson Third row: Cari Sims Heather Vice Wayne Ingalsbe Fourth row: Scott Ham Heidi Burris Josh Toney Susan Stultz Rob Wahlfeldt Fifth row Jamie Whiteman Nathan Reitsma Mandy Troxel Damon Downs Mrs Gardner 93 First row Mr Wilson Debbie Stickler Brock Sherman Brand� Johnson Jett Weathers Second row Dorothy Griffin Heather Sandy Amanda Galagher Erik Hopkins Lesley Wilson Third row: Travis Georges Jamie Goble Ernie Amaya Stacy Conner Christopher Johnson Fourth row Jay Lickfett Jill Moody Cathy Sims Jacob Klmk Mrs Ingram fourth Grade Fifth row Lisa McIntyre Kelby Klmk Dennis Bowman Tiffnay Boulware Amanda Hinkle Sixth row Justin Perry Bryce Johnson Vicki Burgess Kristy McArthur Todd Miller Seventh row Mike Galey Matt Gardner Jens Gailez Myndi Roach Troy Wmland Eighth row Josh Erp Josh Hall Vicki Stmgley Troy Kiser Heather Daniel 94 First row Melissa Arnett Angela Baird Heather Baldwin Joshua Brookshier Nicholas Brown Second row Mindy Carrington Nate Clme Kara Corbin Jessica Darnel Carrie Ellis Third row Michael Goodwin Deidra Jones Angie Key Bridget LaFond Jason McCool Fourth row Kellie McCool Laura Miles Brady Mills Tamra Mitchell Ange Phillips Fifth row Karen Reitsma John Rice Karen Richardson Kevin Ryan Travis Shelton Sixth row: Angie Sims Scott Stingley Curtis Vice Jim Vice Bryan Weir M R C O R S A R O 95 First row Emily Bledsoe Shanon Boulware Amy Carrington Shannon Clarkston John Coburn Second row J.J Cole Chastity Collom Jeremy Erp Jerry Ezell Danielle Goble Third row David Griffin Tina Griffin Eric Haase (Not Pictured) Ryan Haase Krystal Huff Fourth row Gerri Johnson Jay Johnson Tammie Johnson Warren Manage Michele Payne Fifth row Alan Peach Pat Sconce Ronda Snoke David Stickler Beau Trueiove (Not Pictured) Scott Vice Sixth row Anna Wahlfeldt Scott Weir Bobby Woodard Jamie Young Mr Brooks % Firs! row: Mr Baird Kim Conner Denise Dixon Melissa Ezell Alonza Galyen Second row: Natalie Galyen Melissa Jones Frances Mills Laura Mitchell Corey Ryan Third row: Chad Shelton Gayle Tate Fourth row: Mr Lowe Ten Davis Fifth row Michelle Goodwin Brian Kelly Roberta Melendez Jessica Mills Sandi Richardson Sixth row Leslie Scrogham Brian Stultz Deanna Wilson Chad Powell Tina Everett 97 First row: Mrs Tate Mandy Martin Ali Klmk Jena Gailez Chris Reitsma Second row: Mellisa Sims Felicia Sconce Rob Smith Crystal Jones Shaney Miller 98 Third row Dawn Johnson Tommy Thompson Erich Conklin Jimmy Phillips Mr Tate Fourth row Ora Wilburn Wade Key Georgie Manage Mike Rice Ryan Gardener Fifth row Cassie Griffin Ricky Lewis Shawn Lawyer Eric Larson Tonya Shields Sixth row Karla Ehlenfeld (No Picture) eighth Qradc MOOMV MOZOKS, JW 115 W. 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Holly Cown I Beauty Barn (Ridge Farm) George Juanita! The Best Of Luck Throughout The Years! I Go For It: Just Cuts Sheri, Thanks For Always Being I Dillman Eye Care (Danville) There Through Rough Times. A.R. I Best Wishes From Audicom Ridge Farm! We Moved Here So Our Children Could Be Educated In A | Steve's Auto Body (Ridge Farm) Rural System. Thanks, R A Stickler The Yearbook Staff would like to dedicate the last two pages to the seniors. GOOD LUCK! Where do we go from here? we ask. Does anyone ever know? The place he will reach in a month or a year. Or which is the way to go? “Keep Moving One sees it on every side In letters large and plain Keep moving we must, although we may look For directions to guide in vain The road to the right we try — turnback, To the left seems a better way; To the left we go. turn back again. And instead of progressing, delay. But though by detours to left right We may feel we have been misled, It is often the case that the lessons learned Will help on the road Ahead. 103