Riverdale High School - Rambler Yearbook (Port Byron, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 158 of the 1987 volume:

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AJ. -... Q N, f 2 , ,QQ - A -,M R r W . MM y, ef,'wf R Xu, W, I 'fifflff 353002 RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL 198 7 RAMBLER 9622-256m ST. N. VOLUME XXVI PORT BYRON, IL 612 75 TABLE OF CONTENTS PEOPLE sEmoRs .fumons SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN PLACES THINGS ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF ACADEMICS SPORTS OR GA NIZA TI ONS ACTIVITIES INDEX 14 1 7 18 52 40 48 56 55 87 88 1 08 124 7-148 g the spirit of float CATCH THE -.. ,'-1 E . A few years ago the spirit and general feeling of this school could best be described as a ripple in a murky pond. But something happened. Something totally new and alive ran through the very arteries of this school. This feeling was a charge, or as the yearbook staff chose to call it, a WA VE. What makes a wave a wave? Do a few molecules of water in the sea make a wave? Does one fan standing up and sitting down in a huge stadium make a wave? Ho! lt takes everything and everyone working together with the same spirit and enthusiasm to make a wave. Everyone must catch the wave or there will be no wave. The students at Riverdale High School did catch the wave this year. lt was caught with fans supporting the Rams at games and 2 participating in all spirit lifting activities. 1 l 1 sv- . -f-!l' -1'.1Tl4'.., A f ' ' f , .',.5M.f3.' 11:7 331 ji - A xg: A I K , . Z I 3.256- 5 r f 'r 'Z fr . 1- .,:1f?'+X f y yi. H ' . . ,g .. f .,,.. 2 ,.f ,gm ,,, , .1 fr . r-V 1.. .-n. . .w nv. .rf , -wrt.. . . rw r 1-N r. '- q,H.. 1. 'M f .4 w w? ' A 'W . 7 f . 5? f 'W Fr 'M QW if 1' V . '1'r.u3A A . ' ff maya Mr' xg: V. 1-.2 4- .Q b Li 'ti-4 'rr tg 5.7, ,- - ,, , -.rr-A Q! 4540 li :?f, 5:1 I 2' 1-4 V-f' . 1 ' - - 3 112 -1 J..-' V, -k -Wi x -I L 'f - 1 . A -f 'j -1 ,I f 54 1. i' -.?'ftf.::-S :...f ' ' V , r ' r . - . aff .L 'w 3-:f-nn., g f. ' 1 ' A- ,,,, '.Q ., . .y .H .n . N -' ' adn- .Y 'Z' :w..-::r-r r . K . ,.- .. K. . f '- , ,www- Wi.. 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The stories have infom1ed us of the current events of both the U. S. and other countries that played some important role during the 1986-87 school year. American reporter Nicholas Danilolf was imprisoned in the Soviet Union on suspicions of being an American spy. A Soviet submarine sank oli' the coast of New Englandp all of her crew was rescued. The arms talks in lce- land were a failure as the two leaders couldn 't agree on the proposed disar- maments. President Reagan saw the teens in the 'Young Astronauts' pro- gram off on their visit to the Soviet Union. Secretary of State Edwin Meese questioned the right of the Supreme Court to make ruling judgements. The Challenger case was reopened, with new evidence on the cause ofthe explosion. The Tour de France was won by Greg LeMond, the first Ameri- can to win in the race's history. The New York Mets beat the Boston Red Sox to win the '86 World Series. Prince Andrew married Sarah Fergu- son. Corazon Aquino visited Washing- ton D. C. with hopes of pursuading U.S. bankers to ease the repayment tenns of Manila 's S14 billion dollar debt to the U.S. Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres and Egyptain President Hosni Mubarak held talks to try to dis- solve the Cold Peace between the two nations. President Reagan was ac- cused of selling arms to Iran in trade for the release of Americans being held hostage in Iran. ln the National Archives, it was discovered that most of the govemment documents from World War ll were rapidly disintegrat- ing. These papers were treated with chemicals and were saved. A is for Athletes who played hard all yean striving for a winning season. B is for Boosters who supported all of the teams. C is for Catching the Wave,- something the students did all year. D is for the Dates that we had for in some cases, didn 'tj. E is for the Education that we came to school to gain. F is for the Fan Buses that went to most sporting events this year. Ci is for Graduation, the big event of the yean freedom for the seniors. His for the l-lallways where we heard the latest gossip, who 's going with whom, and the answers to the Geometry test. I is for Involvement: everyone was involved with something, if only going to school. J is for June 5th, the last day of school. K is for K Mart where everybody went but wouldn 't admit it. L is for Locker, our home away from home. Most decorated with the current girlie posters or the gorgeous movie hunks all the girls have a crush on. M is for M-M-M-Max Headroom, the one person everyone has associated with Catching the Wave. N is for the Nerds that are found at every school. O is for the Ocean Pacific shirts that were wom day in and day out by the kids at R.H.S. P is for the Pep Club that had both new sponsors and a new t-shirt. Q is for the Questions we ask, driving the teachers crazy by asking them half a dozen times. R is for Rumors, spreading through the school at the speed of light, only a fraction of these true. S is for Spirit that everyone showed at sports events and pep assemblies. T is for Teachers whom we surprised, disappointed, and pleased while they tried to give us a good education. U is for the Ulcers we got worrying about finals. V is for the Wctory we are always striving to attain. W is for the Worry over quizzes, tests, dates, appearance,and homework. X is for the X-tra credit which most of us needed at report card time. Y is for the Yelling we did to show our spirit. ' Z is for the Zero you got when the 'dog' ate your homework. THE WAVE OF FASHIO 1 'Fashion, it's an element of life that comes and goes with the changing times, and can 't ever be avoided, so the styles and fashions at Riverdale continued. As a few of the Beatle's oldies hit the charts again this year, so did a few fashions from the past. Almost everything came back in style except bell bottoms. Most popular of the retuming fads were the button fly jeans for guys and the mini skirts for girls, even if you can 't remember, these were very popular in your parents' days. Denim was definitely in. A very big hit in jewelery styles were hoop earrings and the Swatch Watch. Earrings were fashionable in tones of gold, silver, bronze, and copper. Swatches came in many different colors and many different styles. Bulky high neck sweaters were very popular this year also. The girls who played volleyball this year had to dress up for games and they found that the fashionable baggy dress pants came in handy. The shoes that were in style were very big attention- getters. Shoes could have been any style and fit in. Fashions for the girls included a number of different things. Hair styles that were in style included short, wavy, tousled hair with an angle cut at the ears. Flat shoes were also a favorite for RHS girls. The guys at RHS weren't plain, to say the least: they also caught the wave of style. Hairstyles for the guys included the spiked look, and penned hair in the back. Suspenders were the in style as well as cowboy boots for the guys. Styles for both genders were Guess clothes, Forenza, and Levi jackets. Style was anything but out at RHS this year, and many enjoyed being in , 9? Q M 'l wif' , ww. ,125 F . A rare fm New MOVIES OF THE 80'S Pic. 1.2 Fresh-Soph football team in action. 2.2 Sophomore class skit. 5.2 Senior class skit. 4.2 Second place float-Sophomores, Homecoming 1986 was a festive occasion. The theme of this year's event was Movies of the 80's . There were four nights of floatbuilding. The juniors with the theme Out of Africa , were awarded with first place. The sophomores came in second with their version of Top Gun . Third place was given to the freshmen for Back to the Future . And with a tragic and disappointing last came Rambo and the senior class. The week before homecoming known as Spirit Week started off with a bang when the juniors ruled Monday's Farmer Day. But the freshmen soon ended the juniors reign, because the class of '90 took over the next four days. They dominated Class Color Day, College T-shirt Day, Rambo Day, and Black and Gold Day. At the pep assembly that Friday the classes pre- sented their skits. And the juniors did it again with first place. The seniors came away with a second due to a minor disqualification. The freshmen re- cieved third, and unfortunately the sophomores skit ran over time and they fell to last. The voting for royalty produced Corey Johnson as his excellency and the lovely Steph Heinson as queen. The dance was held in the high school gym. The enetertainment was presented by the music of RX Express. All in all this year's homecoming was a big suc- cess, and fun was had by eve1yone,- which was the most important thing. , iv W , ,.,, ,..:, ,Q I: . : .,. Vrv M kvr V, 'Y 12. 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Pic 6- Mrs. Tadlock pins on lYelly's flower. 12 The girls' volleyball game kicked off Homecoming on Thursday night with a 2-1 victory over Morrison. The football team lost to Prophetstown 22-0. V! LIFE WIT HI .-'WE' ln, EJERU . A.-f my SF if V . ., we What does a school day consist of at Riverdale High School? Usually it begins with a ride on the infamous River- dale Schoolbusses. As the students enter the hal- lowed halls of the building, they check into their home away from home- their fully-decorated lockers. Everyone is greeted in first hour class by the daily moming announcements, followed by a regiment of note-taking, discussions, pop quizzes, and most dreaded of all, test taking. For those who find this too much to bear, a nap may be substituted. Midway through the moming, the students enjoy lunch in the R.H.S. cafeteria. The remainder of the aftemoon is spent much the some as the moming. However not every day runs the same. There is vari- ety from day to day including assemblies, movies, and a once-in-awhile party. Pic 1- Students studying during study hall. Pic 2- D. Leglen E. Strand, and D. McOlgan enjoying treats for a class party. Pic 5- K. Milam collecting slips after class. Pic 4- B. Love and K. Amold serving refresh- ments. Pic 5- Mr. Franks, taking a picture of D. Heg- wood. 5. 3 -M -9 Qu . I as 5 f Q . SQ f S 7 , . Q tt um 4 '15 T 4 if ll vm' .rang , , , lvl 3 ' 'ji ,YY' h WXQQQIQ Q 4: , X Wlwrw .MW 3 ' 1 mf- W -2 . . ir' WW L M ft ' M 'L' ' xl 1 L, ?A. x'f ' ' .js Q l:g.,iW A uf:-ggi' 3 Z, , 'fl it , V Q. fr- - 'ft fuk-X'1'5 2 f. H .- w. .. 3 ' - , at' I E -N ' f l vf wy 'tfkuk' :K 1 ,fl 5 'WW W fm E Eff ' f 6' .. Pic.1- D. Johnson starts out school reading the morning announcements. V Pic.2- Part of a teachers in-school day includes recouperating in the lounge. Pic.5- R. Haynes takes a time-out from her school day. Pic.4- Part of T. Waller's day is helping with lunch. Pic.5- L. Sheldon not only has school spirit, but holiday spirit, too. Pic.6- A parent discusses, student progress with Mr. Oltman. Pic. 7- P. O'l'leiI 's school day includes a make-up test. 18415 4 W r gi .,1 .b 1 ,gi gg v. x. S works on a carat Ron 's DX. 1 . ' I ,P- Q X R J. Boardman spelunking in Dubuque. M x At 2:50 when the sound of the dismissal bell echoed through the hallways, the student's life did not end. Some of Riverdale's students worked alter school, and some were involved in extracunicular activities, including sports, cheerleading, dramatics, music, and clubs. Along with those activities came many, many practices. The weekends were a big time for goofing oil? This included going to movies, dances, parties, pizza, and just being with hiends. TM provided time away from it all. 15 .gg ' nf M I I 1,-. ,, , ,Q ,Q H 5 . ff' I ' Pic. 1- C. Hedeen and K. Plewburg - Bible study at Bethel. Pic.2- N, Davis preparing pizza crust at Riverbend, PiC.5- Tim Moyer, spends time with his grandmother. Pic.4- M. Harrington doing her favorite pasttime, talking on the phone. Pic.5- D. VanPaemel canoeing while in Tennessee. 16 lm PEOPLE Myron Ahlf Brian Allison Corey Anders Cheryl Baker Middle Right - Seniorsjudge the Gong Show. Bottom Right - Senior Brian looks to the future. 18 fnfw, A 1 L.: What exactly is a Senior? A Senior is the high man on the totem pole. To be considered a Senior in the eyes of the administration, one must start out the year with at least fourteen credits. In the eyes of the underclassmen, Seniors are respected and feared. Becoming a Senior means, Senior pictures, Senior Prom, Class Keys, Announcements, Caps and Gowns, Class Night, and Graduation. For the Riverdale Senior in particular becoming a Senior means Senior ity. Being a Riverdale Senior also means rule of the bench, and no finals at the end of the year. And for some, becoming a Senior means moving on, making decisions, or even becoming a freshman again. . in d l. , X 5 1- ' fix ,N ' WTS I ,v s X .fm 1 rd ' G . xi X ' S 44 ktly f I A i n if .rwitwi-Spggtlcffzf 5 af Fi'-1 Ljff ff ' -'Gif' Laina Barr Tim Baxter Dan Beale Jody Bergland Brian Bowles Bridget Brown Kevin Brown Melinda Brown Jay Burggraf Amanda Butterfield Richard Cabor Andrea Carter SENIOR FAVORITES MOVIE: Top Gun SOAP OPERA: Days of Our Lives ACTOR: Tom Cruise ACTRESS: Cybil Shepard SONG: You Give Love a Bad Name MUSIC GROUP: BON JOVI SOFT DRINK: Pepsi JUNK FOOD: Pizza SPORT: Football CLASS IIN SCHOOLI: P.E. MAGAZINE: Seventeen TM SHOW: The Cosby Show COLOR: Blue CAR: Mustang NAME BRAND: Guess D.J.: FUNKY Phil Vandiver RADIO STATION: 97X FAST FOOD: McDona1d's FORMAL RESTAURANT: The Dock MEN 's COLOGNE: Polo WOMEN 'S PERFUME: Obsession STORE TO SHOP AT: Limited 4 BUCKS F OR COLLEGE H Q er . The financial aid seminar helps the college bound student and their parents leam about opportunities to help pay the rising cost of college tuition. This year's seminar took place in the R.l1.S. library on the evening of February second. Black Hawk 's financial aid advisor, Mr. Sprenkle, came to speak and offer advice on the subject. Responsible for this helpful program was Riverdale's own counseler, Mrs. Ragston. Mrs. Ragston was very pleased with this year's tumout. Approximately forty people were at this year's seminar. Other years have shown a crowd of five. She feels the reason for this year's big tumout, was due to two reasons. The first was because of the bad economic conditions the Quad Cities faced this year. This included many big industry plant closings, the basis of our economy. The other reason was a major change in the loan structure. Mr. Sprenkle thoroughly explained the new fonn that must be filled out. Mrs. Ragston also expressed that the new fonn is going to make it harder for students without a strong need to receive aid andfor get a Ioan. Whatever the problems, the seminar helped the students and their parents' wallets. We hope this advice is available to future students. We 21 Chris Casillas Kathy Clouse Jim Cox Nick Da vis Chris Day Sandy DeBlieck Brian DeDecker Dena Delxleve Todd DeWilf0nd Pegg Dhoog BJ Elde Staci Fidla K v-...M 77 'iff pb :SN Brad Fin ch er Tony Garcia Lisa Goethals Ron Green Jeff Haskins Renee Ha yn es Steph Heinsen Robert Henson Robert Herrick Alice Holstlaw Kelly Hugh es Tony .lobe SEIYI OK S SEPII OR S SENIOR Q36 This page Pic 1 Senior class ot7icers top to bottom Jeff Schoondyke, Vice Pres.: Todd Wallace, Pres.: Jim McCooley Sec! Tres. Pic. 2 - R. Thompson selects a tassel. Pic, 5 - S Hemsen and S, Leighty taking a break in the office. Pic. 4 E very Senior looks forward to graduation Opposite page: Pic. 1 - K. Meyer gets measured for her cap and gown. Pic. 2 - T. Baxter, B. Plumb, and J. Somers work on the senior float, Pic. 5 - C. Casillas decorating the office Christmas Tree. Pic. 4 - D. VanPaemel uses her lunch period for study time if ...'f.X1.kmywt ' fl IORS . . SEIYIORS . . SEIYIORS ! ei A-'J fix. X ' SNZBS- '7W' -.NX Corey Johnson John Johnson Carey Jones Kim Kerr Casey Kespohl Chris Klundt Randy Lange Stacy Leigh ty Sh a yo Mabeus S! 1 i i Y 5 i 1 i S 1 5 5 E 5 5 Ei Q ig E fi is 3 F3 53 ii fi 55 51 gi hi 3, li E E W 5 if 5? Qi QC ii as 53 5 Malmstrom 5 si Vickig McClain Eva' MCClur 6? 2 :ff . Irffnf: i ? 2 i P2 Y is w 1 EE ,ag 5 I EE if '1 V P3 ty 5 1 F Z 5 1 1 Q U l I i E I J 2 E yi i F 5 A S Z 33 3 2? P 2 1 S s E ii 4 ,K S i i I w., F3 S Q 23 1 4 f, Y, lx 5. if y M 9 5 S, 4 V fbi CSL? 1? KL l 'af' W' ,,.., Jai Ni Jim MCC ooley Karey Meyer Kari Milam Darrin Mink Tim Moyer Matt Neidlinger Bev Plicewanner Jennifer Nielson Shelley Palmer Jeff Persons SUE FEILCFSOH Bruce Plumb ' 27 NiNs.,,. Most of us in our high school life experienced a job. But did our jobs relate to our future? Sure, some of us worked at fast-food joints or babysat, but we didn 't want to make a career of it. However, there were some of us whose jobs pertained to our futures. Lonnie Sheldon was one of these people. Lonnie spent two hours after school each night working at Tate 's Locker in Hillsdale. He started his job in the beginning of his eighth grade year and continued through high school into his senior year. A day at the Locker for Lonnie consisted of cleaning various cutting equipment, grinders, tenderizers, and butcher boys. He also hosed down the floors and bleached tables: occasionally Lonnie also wrapped meat. Lonnie's day did not end at Tate's. He spent a few nights a week working at the Olympic Flame. Lonnie was also interested in cake decorating. Lonnie became interested in this in grade school. He took classes to help improve his abilities. How does this relate to Lonnie's future? By the time you read this, he will be enrolled in a Culinery Arts School. This is a school that teaches the proper way that meals should be prepared. The school also teaches how to start and run a successful restaurant. Lonnie may be a future Graham Kern or James Beard. Bon Appetit! 'SNS 0 fr '-j.. . gg ' M . 'fkww , W. .M W Most of us have had a hobby. We tried to keep at it, but sometimes we lost interest in the project. This was not so for Randy Thompson. Randy joined the Backwater Gamblers Ski Club in 1984 and stuck with it. Randy said his hobby doesn 't just take place in the summen but all year. During the summer months, skiing was not the only hobby Randy partook in. He, along with other members of the club, cleared land along the Rock River. The cleared land provided a park- like atmosphere for the club 's perfonnances. Once summer was oven the club still got together. Through the winter the club meets twice a week. They practice pyramids, doubles, and trios. Randy enjoyed the friendly competition, being with the other club members, and traveling to toumaments. He participated in jumps, barefoot skiing, pyramids, old-fashioned doubles, trios, and around the boats. With the group, Randy went to malls and boat shows trying to recruit members and informing the public about the club. The most important thing Randy looked forward to was the toumaments he entered. The team has placed second in the state toumament, eighth place in the national toumament, and tied the world record for six people around the boat. For Randy, a hobby has meant lots of work which, in tum, led to lots of fun. People 29 N. Jeff Reich wein Michelle Sage Roni Sch eff Jeff Schoondyke Lonnie Sheldon Kim Smith Lori Smith Jim Somers Chris State Eric Stratton Stef Tanner Shelley Taulbee 50 Q -,UN ll YZ....r six 1-vu an ' 2-537 'VY' fl' 55 - fi N -qu 'xx www' K Randy Thompson Tom Turkal A my Underwood Dawn VanPaemel Phil Vandiver Beth Vanlerberghe Scott Vincent Todd Wallace Casey Watters Rhonda Wilk ens Todd Winters Amy Youngs .31 W V my A. F- I 'fig f A A 5 'ig wx ' Th .1 y I W If ,H f 'I ,,f 'A',' 5 I JUNIOR FAVORITES RESTAURANT: Chi-Chi 's 88 MOVIE: Top Gun McDonalds SPORT: Football T.lL SHOW: Cosby Show JUNK FOOD: Pizza SOAP OPERA: Days of Our Lives SOFT DRINK: Pepsi ACTOR: Tom Cruise 8' Bruce Willis MEN 'S COLOGNE: Polo ACTRESS: Cybil Shepard WOMEN 'S PERFUME: Obsessia SONG: You Give Love A Bad Name MAGAZINE: 17 81' Sports Ill. MUSICAL GROUP: Bon Jovi STORE: Limited 8? Chess King DISC JOCKEY: Phil Maicke NAME BRAND: Forenza 81' Le RADIO STATION: 97X CLASS Iln Schooll: P.E. CAR: Porsche REASON FOR CUTTING CLASS: Sick 86 I Felt Like It WAY TO GET ON A TEACHERS NERVES: Be A Smart Alec, Talk EXCUSE FOR NOT HANDING IN HOMEWORK: I Forgot It At Home 52 WHAT IS A JUNIOR? 31,4 Tami, Tricia, and Kim check out the hot articles in The Ram Scan. Right- practices his speech. cc c A Junior is a person who has many new found freedoms. Freedom of classes is part of being a Junior. ln P. E. you can choose your own classes. Some Juniors choose to go to U. T.H. S. for AVC. The A., f' RamScan is written by Juniors. Other privileges are available, such as the first year to go to prom, and driving to school. Dating is in full swing also. Along with the many freedoms of being an upperclassman comes the responsibility. This is the year most Rl-IS students take the dreaded A.C. T. test. That means the child must become an adult and start to think and plan about college and career plans. The wony A comes for some, and the students will ask themselves. Just what am l going to do with my life? 'verdale has its own aspiring young song author. Nancy Stahler has had the desire to be a published ngwriter since her Freshman year. She even started uniting songs her Freshman yean but she wasn 't .rious about it until her Sophomore year. Nancy expressed interest in songwriting because she would ke her songs published someday, but the main reason is to have them recorded by her band. She ould like to save the songs, so when she completes the band they will have an original sound. Nancy 'so likes to write with her friends Donna liegwood and Rhonda Alonzo. The songs she writes range om personal thoughts and experiences to impersonal things- from love to hate and from happy to rd. lt doesn 't necessarily have to be a feeling, it can be a thought or idea or something that is appening to people. ancy likes the way Nikki Sixx can put into words how he really feels. This talent makes Nikki Sixx ancy's favorite songwriter. er inspirations come from day to day happenings and special occasions. She said, When you go ack through and read the songs you have written from before, it's kind of like reading your diary- all rat you and your friends have gone through and felt. People 55 JUNIFJRS on 0Ur eww, W L ' w Top: Kip Foster works on a drawing. Bottom: Some juniors enjoying themselves alter lunch. Toby Ahlf Ronda Alonzo Shelley Arnold Tami Baldwin Edna Ballard Jody Beeth Pam Behm Jody Bielema Rick Boardman T,J. Bowker Shannon Brandt Janie Burggraf 34 N 1 5 IN N ES , v ,P eta .NSS IK is ii 4' t ,V Q f ,IAQ IH, lfA4m5 S - f M in lu . 2 l Q f I M ' V . ' ' 'Jia -If I 5 , in Jfggzit' ,fa uk! 3 'K 59 Tom Bussert Trent Cadogan Debbie Carico Rachelle Carter John Carter Mike Chapman Da wn C olegro ve Tonya C remeens Cris Davis C urtis Davis Debbie DeCap Steve DeTombe Left- Tara tests her sense of smell in English 11, Above- Junior class officers: standing is Tami Baldwin, Pres.: seat ed are Pam Monteith, Sec. JT res.,- and Missy Lanning, Vice Pres People 5 Donna Hegwood takes a test. The Place: East Moline Rec. Center The Day: November 9, 1986 The Time: 12:50 prompt The Prize: 200 beautiful trophies and self esteem 'And in the far comer was Riverdale 's lone competitor, T.J. Bowker. That is the description of this year's Tae Kwon Do Championship Toumament. At that toumament T.J. came away with a Second Place in the Sparring Section. This was even more impressive since the rules were changed this year to include hard contact. T.J. said it was rough because of many reasons. These included many bouts with bigger kids fighting smaller kids. There was also the problem ofa bare gym floor. This proved to be painful. T.J. told us, lighting in this kind of competition was Like climbing an icicle, you get nowhere fast. T.J. also used his skills not only in Sparring, but also in form where he placed Third. Form is a series of movements that are designed to teach the practitioner attacks, like shadow boxing. Besides the glory of toumaments, T.J. 's accomplishments were eamed through many hours of training. He has been involved in the art since 1984, and has already eamed the rank of assistant black belt. That is the rank right before black belt. T.J. states You don 't really start leaming until you're a black belt. T.J. decided to enroll in Tae Kwon Do because it builds selfconfidence and a sense of security. It builds physical and mental condition. It also teaches respect, patience, calmness in tight situa- tions, and most of all, the ability of power and coordination. T.J. plans to keep striving for these goals and others. T.J. is one of the many special R.I1.S. Juniors. Dirk DeWitt Linda Dhooge Todd Dufur Chris Dunn Jenny Elder Amy Foster Lloyd Foster is Jim Franks wx 6 W... W-Q wr , x -fpj-yi .W t 6 ' T Q 5 x Q Q Michelle Fuller Dan Garcia Tricia Geiger . V Trina Gibbs 4 1 E T.J. Bowker demonstrates Tae-Kwon-Do by breaking cement blocks. 4 is Q 2 gre, Ray Graham Matt Griffin Blake Hanna Chuck Harrington Missy Harrington Jeff Healy Chris Hedeen Donna Hegwood Kim Hegwood Eric Henyan Beth Hofmann Eric Holmquist Ellanya Hostens Rod Hulslander Debbie Johnson Tammy Johnson Andy Jones Ami Jungles Rhonda Keag Kenny Keehn Greg Kerner Rick Kessler Brian Klinge Bill Krebs Tara Laleman Jeff Lambert Missy Lanning People .3 7 Guy Larson Mark Larson Renee Larson Todd Lease David Legler Mike Lewsader Tom Lonergan Todd Markham Scott McClure Brett McCormick Woody McKenna Denise McOlgan Jim Miller Rich Mitton Pam Montieth Tom Moyer Sean Plyboer Jennifer Perry Lance Pilon Trisha Polfliet Marie Reding Brad Reed Sean Reiling Traci Reiling Scott Rogers Ruth Rohs Brian Saddoris Darin Seams Tricia Seams Craig Searl Dana Smith Brian Sprouse Nancy Stahler Mike Sterling Jenny Stone Eric Strand .V , M .X gg f 2 wa-vw B ,rw 9 X in wr if la 9 51 EQLQAQEHQJ it 22 if H CLASS OF .988 Gina Stroyan Matt Sweetman James Todd Kim VanLerberghe Jim Verbeke Dan Vermeulen ' '-wt Pal' Webster dmv . giiifri' i' N is vt ' J -Ng Q iff mt Michelle Windisch . W ff: :Avi Michelle Wisely Tim Wright D63f'l3 ZObfiSf nsentees: Bill Burke, Tiffany Burr, John Carter, Doug rBlaey, Chris Dunn, Kip Foster, Amy Johnsen, Lorie op Morgan Knox, Heather Morris, B.J. Pruett, Marcie ornbloom, and Kay Wells. A REBEL WITHOUTA CAUSE? Woody McKenna is a rebel. He expressed his individuality this year with his fashion statements. They included concert T-shirts, leathen chains, and many bandanas. Woody said, The reason l dress the way l do is because I don't want to be like anyone else, l want to be my own person. Being an individual can make a person stand out. This makes him a target for ridicule. How does Woody feel about people making fun of the way he dresses? l don 't care. At first they were a bit immature, but they got used to my wearing them ibandanasl. Maybe he didn 't care about what his friends thought, but what about his parents? 'At first , my parents didn 't know what to think, but they didn 't say anything to me. They don 't approve or disapprove because they know l 'm gonna dress the way l want to. Woody expressed that being a rebel 'gives me some sense of freedom. Woody also gave credit to senior Kelly Hughes for getting him started in the right direction. People 59 WHAT IS A SOPHOMOKE? MOVIE: Top Gun ACTOR: Tom Cruise T.M SHOW: Alf 81' Cosby Show ACTRESS: Cybil Shep ard SOAP OPERA: Days of Our Lives CAR: Mustang MUSIC GROUP: Bon Jovi FAST FOOD: McDor alds SONG: You Give Love A Bad NameFORMAL RES TA L RANT: Chi-Chi 's DISC JOCKEY: Spike O'Dell WOMEN 'S PERFUME Obsession . MAGAZINE: Sports Illustrated MEN 'S COLOGNE: Poli EXCUSE FOR NOT HAVING HOMEWORK: I Forgot It A Home I WAY TO GET ON TEACHER 'S NERVES: Talk During Class A Sophomore is just starting to feel the privileges of the upper-classmen. During the sophomore year of high school, the student feels more confident. He is no longer a lowly freshman, which is what every high school student looks forward to, but he is not an upper-classmen yet. The big deal of the sophomore year is getting a class ring. The experience in the Driver's Education department is also another big thrill. Most spend half their sophomore year waiting for their blue slip, so they can get their license. The biggest feat perfomied by the class of 1989, was their graduation from quiet freshmen to very LOUD sophomores who have ovenuled the spirit contests at pep assemblies. The one thing that all the sophomores are proud of is their exceptional fresh-soph basketball team. They had a very good year. The fresh-soph volleyball team was a conference champion. Heidi llfland was a Sophomore Ram Pride winner. The one thing that keeps a sophomore going is the assurance that by this time next year, THEY WILL BE AN UPPER- CLASSMAN. l 40 A 'F EW? ERS. 5 mc g V n zf Traci Allison Gary Angel Sandi Armstrong Randy Barber Dana Bazor Ed Belouski Heidi Benson John Boardman Jennifer Bohnert Carrie Booe Scott Bull Susan Bull David Burkett Mike Bussert Mike Cabor Noel Cain Mike Caparula John Carlile Jeff Claus Tom Coussens Kelly Craigmiles Shawn Davidson Tony Da vis Angi Day Jennifer Decker Andy Dena Darrin DeHeve John DeTombe J.J. Ditto Edie Dwinnells Todd Eckles Chris Eidson Karen Farwell Mike Flesch Chalyn Fornero Chris Fouts People 41 lan Fuller Corey Gall Tracy Garcia Kris Gatz Dawn Gephart Nick Hansen Bill Hartson Brent Henning Kent Houzenga Heidi lflland Tracy Jobe Aaron Johnson Right - J.J. Ditto digs in her locker for lost assignments. Let? - Kari Turkal cheers for the football team at a pep assembly early in the year. Kelly Just Mica Killinger John Lamb 'P -bk 1 av U ff? :Sl L ,t,, F ,, Ns Ricky Lange Carly Lavine Jennifer Lord Ray L utz Kirk Marske Mich elle Martin Ch uck McClaine A my McConnell Terri McGinnis -q,4?fQ6-ta: Kim McOlgan Elaine Miller Tommy Miller Robert Mitchell Jamie Morris Melissa Morris Steve Moyer Kris Pleidlinger Eric Nelson Keri Newburg Reena Neyrinck Paula Nicewanner Shane Nyboer Pat O'l'leal Mike Oppendike Karyn Palmer Jay Parker Frank Parrish Sandy Parvin Angie Paxton Jason Pettit David Phillips Brent Reynolds Deak Reynolds People I c Robbie Ringberg Scott Ringberg Derek Rogers Paul Rucker Matt Sanquist Reed Schneider Char Schutts Gary Searl Steve Seibert Carrie Sidlinger Angie Simmon Greg Simmons Pic. 1 - A health class studing for a big test, Pic. 2 - R. Workman, B. Henning, R. Mitchell and T. Wriedt discuss the homecoming game. Pic. 5 - N, Cain on the phone during lunch. A-an ff? Sg t, I ,,-, -k,. Lr-- V f Q , ,af f .. K ,,M.u W -'KQV l ,K 4,,f,ff7gfZ:,, he-11? 15, .N A-are .i -. . Larry Smith Nena Smith Chris Somers Joby Spencer Todd Stacey John Stahler Eric Stogdell Amy Swank Jennifer Tapscott Becky Tilman Kari Turkal Todd Verbeckmoes People 45 Bill Vickroy Heather Vincent Brandon Wainwright Kenny Wainwright Betty Waite Tanna Waller Karen Werner Kathy white Justin Wilbur Tammy Wilkins Jason Woodburn Trisha Wriedt llll 6 y , 1 J L J Q' K ,Q xt S ,. at 3 lt emi Camera Shy Sophomores Jim Cox Wes Cummings Kim Dufur Mike Scott Jason Stahl Scott Weaver Todd Wiliams Nathan Winger Darren Wright on her typialLgg,,,.w- ,Q wwf! STRIKE O lt s unusual to find a girl play1ng on an all boy team but that s how Dawn Ciephart got her start in ASA fast pitch softball At the age of ten she started her career playlng on a boys baseball team She then moved to a girls ASA team In 1985 she played on a team called the Milan Blue They traveled all over Illinois and four other states where they were ranked very high Near the end of the season they were placed second in the state Dawn was named the second best pitcher in the state and she was named M VP of the State toumament In 1984 85 she played with a travel team called the Majestics Dawn said the reason she started playing was that she found out that her grandfather and his brothers played for the St Louis Cardinals Another factor was that he was a left handed pitcher like herself Dawn practices four days a week and throws 500 weights two nights a week with the rest of the team She hopes to get a full softball scholarship to Bngham Young University where she hopes to play softball and study law She also wants to coach a travel team and lead them to a state V1Ct0Iy Picture 1 Dawn in her first 1 - Z year of baseball with the boy s team 4 Picture 2 A crowd s eye ' view of Dawn pitching Picture 5 A follow U ' a through of the pitch .uk ESQ People 4 pitches a day.'She runs three miles a day and lifts l . l .U . aw! ' ' ' I . I Z 07 A Q fo CLASS GF '90 What Are Freshmen? ln high school F hmen are the lowest people on the totem pole. They know nothing and no one. They are nothing and no one. Despite their obvious inexperience, th rest of the classes still need them and value them a great deal. Who else do they have to feel superior to?! The first year of high school is hard for everyone. The student is beginning a new life. Not many oppurtunities are open to the Freshmen. They will also find themselves lost sometime or another during their first year. They do not have any of the privileges of the upperclassmen, such as a I ' ense or a lassring. Overall life is just tough for the Freshmen. The Freshmen seemed to know what was, and wasn't, hot this year. Read on to see if you ca ght th ord ing to your class. MOVIE: Top Gun T. M SHOW Alf SOAP OPERA: Days Of Our Lives ACTOR: Kirk Cameron ACTRESS: Molly Ringwald PERFUME: Charlie RADIO STATION: 97X COLOR: Blue NAME BRAND: Lee SONG: You Give Love A Bad Name SOFT DRINK: Pepsi SPORT: Football JUNK FOOD: Pizza FAST FOOD: McDonald 'S FORMAL RESTAURANT: Chi- Chi 's COLOGNE: Polo D.J.: Spike O'Del1 CAR: Porsche CLASS: English MUSIC GROUP: Bon Jovi 48 Mm!!! at N 'Q Pic. A - The typical fresh- men: A. Carter, D, Shel- don, E, Allen, R. Bull, and B. Love. Fic. B - Having fun in the sun is L. VanLerberghe, K. Seams, A. Dillin, and H. Tanner. Eric Allen Chris Andon Kevin Arnold Corey Ballard Jennifer Barr Jerry Beale Paul Bender Brian Bird Annette Brooks Melissa Burch Jason Carbee Aaron Carter Beth Ceurvorst Michelle Chapman Michael Claeys Tara Covemaker Tonya Cox Leah Cronin Kenny Crouch Chris Damitz Jeff Dearih Robeii DeBlaey Darren DeWitt John DeWitt Traci Diericks Angie Dillin John Dunbar People 49 Cherish Edmunds John Elder Michelle Falk Chad Gephart Richard Giesecke Jenny Greene Nick Hecker Kathleen Hegwood Brian Herrick Cara Hoeschele Brett Hagan Danny James Corie Jones Mary Jungles Tina Kalzenburger Mark Kaufman Marla Keehn Tammy Kerner 50 ' f mf 7 l , 4 Tl Sir iii? Class officers: Pres- Kris Scams, Vice Pres- Jerry Beale, Tres. Jennifer Barr. and Sec, SM We 1 Z 2 Alifef lunch bench warmers include from lefty L. VanLerberghe, T. Diericks, M. Rogers, S. Palmen R. Workman. -w '- i 5. az-- klk . .i K X 0 'ik 42,4 ,, 'Q wmv s K wi. D.M0yCr at his locker. I5 .Mvw f 5 K. li s X 5 f 'Sx r N Justin King April Kinkade Doug Klundt Annette Lambert Missa Landman Stevie Leydens Lee Ann Litchfield mad Love Cath y Marx Da vid McCord Jennifer MCEvilly Cheri McGinnis Katy Mitchell DCI Moyer David Newton Mindy Nielsen lirian Pauwels Dawn Plavak Far lell - J. King, lt. Work' man, N. Tanner, E. Allen, 1. 3L.,,t Stogflcll, ll. lllland, Ix'. Land- gren: mem- bers ol' RHS Band are taking a breather. Right - J. Calbee and E. Allen working on a project, :V Q. . ,Ze k - K, -.,....:.g.a Shawn and Shane Schzllinger enjoy a winter sport not a part of Riverdale S extra-curricular activities They lzke to cross country ski. They have been doing it for about two years Usually they ski at Saukze golf course m Rock Island The golf course is a good place to ski because there is no fee Not many students at Riverdale cross-country ski A lot of them downhill ski The brothers don t downhill sk: but they do water ski Each outing they take is about one mile total A certain skill and balance is also needed besides good legs for this sport. They keep doing it cause it s fun and good exercise Mark Powell Heidi Quinn Amy Reddcn Jennifer Redmond Samantha Rickey Brent Ricwcrts Melissa Rogers Kevin Schell Shane Schillingcr Shawn Schillinger Kris Schott Janet Scot! Kris Seams Darin Sheldon Terry Smith Meghan Spencer Erin Spindel Lec Sprouse fl M fl M 52 Q X 13' ff' N Q Dawn Plavak has been showing horses for four years. For the last year she has been showing Apache Carbine. When she started showing Apache, she went from Western style riding to English. Westem style includes barrel racing, and English is a liancier style. When she bought Apache Carbine, the horse was already trained, which means she didn 't have to work with it much . She did work a lot with Mrs. Klyman's horses. At the meets she does a pretty good job and usually places. She keeps up the showing because she loves horses, thinks it's fun, and likes competition. She also likes to go to conventions and meet new people. Russell St.John Andria Stakcn Todd Stinson Jenny Strand Janis Slrandgarcl Ron Swanson Deanna Tanner Nikki Tanner Salah Tale Tracy Taylor Jim Toppert 'M Brandy Tyler Lisa VanLerbeighe Tammy Vaughn Wendy Waggoner Jeff Woods Ryan Workman Doug Zobrist People 55 FRESHME - '90 Pic. 1 -L. Sprouse, S. IBIUII, .ind B, Greg Crane ugar - - Waiting to Edith Dwrnnels Rachel Landgren Devin Miller Bryan Nicewanner get in class. SUBSTITUTES Substitute teachers played a t large part in our educational system this year, due to the cross-school visitations made by the stall' in the entire dis- trict. i Mrs. Carlson and Mrs. Tadlock were aided this year with the 2 help of substitutes. Mrs. Carl- son was only able to teach half a day for the lirst semes- ter because of an illness. Mrs. Pennington and Mrs. Russell helped out by teaching the other half of the day for her. Mrs. Tadlock took a matemity leave this year and Mrs. Se- evers substituted for her. Mr. Hunter was a popular sub- stitute. Plot only did he substi- tute, he also coached junior- varsity basketball. Mrs. Heitzler said being a sub- stitute was a challenge, with something new every time l go to work. Being a sub is rougher than being a full-time teacher. Ev- ery student knows the sub al- ways has the roughest time. Not only are they usually called to work at the last mo- ment, they also have to act like they know what's going on, even if they don 't. Pic. 2 - Mr. Hunter explaining Algebra. Pic. 5 - Mrs. Seevers in Trig. Pic. 4 - Mrs. Robertson subbing for English. if Pic. 5 - Miss Oltman in pottery. Pic. 6 - Mrs. Butterfield helping in typing. Pic. 7 - Mrs. Heitzler going through papers. Pic. 8 - Mr, Threlkeld watching over a class. 54 Camera Shy: 'I Steven Overfield Jennifer Riney Curtis Weir Vicky Wells Bill Wildennuth E H ,,,,, A 'WV S Q '- an A.- ,.. ..,, W ,.,,.,.., - 57 . ,gi , K , V , I ' A ,. f pf ' . 2, r . ' if 3 L ' K. ii ,,y., i , ' 4-K, A ,UW ' N. X . '7 W' K , 7 , . .,-,WwAwW -X THEY COME FROM FAR EAR A an 'Qmxnl fi' .R Q Q if Y Patti A. .wr , .xy A 4' s X i 1. Q Y ff! 'x swf, s X- .,5,-in., 3 J -Wh S Q Ni f -'Q y 5. ix L wk ,Ek Qi lp. W Travis S if in., his X Fi Si After the school pictures were taken, several students en- tered our school. In order to include them in our yearbook, we ha ve devoted a page to fea- ture a few of the newcomers. One of our new students was Jody Gustof Jody entered Ri- verdale as a Freshman. She moved here from Mountain Home, Arkansas. She lived here before, and her lamily decided to move back. She said that she likes going to Ri- verdale, and she was sur- prised that some of her old friends remembered her. An- other newcomer was Patti Cal- lihan. She came here as a Sophomore from Rock sland. She said that Riverdale is the average small town school with few disadvantages of the city school. Also, joining the Sophomore class is Wendy Thies. Wendy is from Caledonia, Minnesota, and moved here because her dad was transferred. She said that Riverdale is about the same size as her old school, and that everyone here seems really nice. One more entering the Sophomore class was Travis Smith. Traws was once here at Riverdale but left be- cause of his family moving. He retumed this year from East Moline. 55 Administration i Our superintendents job was an exciting one this year. The negotiations and the new school refonn law really kept Dr. Rucker on the move. He had some comments on his responsibility during the teacher negotiations. The Super- intendent plays a major role in establishing contracts with the teaching and support staff While this is a long, difficult, and at times a frustrating process, mutual agreement was reach ed and contracts were adopted to cover two years. These were the first ever two year contracts. The school refonn law was also new to Riverdale this year. He explained, Last yean the State Legislature passed a very complex education law, 1986-87 has been a busy year for the Superintendent working with teachers and principals to im- plement this lam Some of the areas include Teacher Evaluation, Staff Development, Cur- riculum, and Summer School. Mr. DeFauw hung ten on his third year at Riverdale. The wa ve at Riverdale got stronger and Mr. DeFauw was th ere all the way. Being a new person in a fairly new job must be tough- er than the average transfer. Mr. Robertson not only found himself involved in the every day responsibilities, but also the added work of organizing the new job itself The position of assistant principal was added to the staff just a year ago. Mr. Robertson took it upon himself as a goal to,- organize the job and take charge as the activities director. Mr. Robertson came from Mononk-Dana-Rut- land-Jr-Sr High, where he was a Junior High history teacher and a Senior High science teacher. The school had approximately 160 students enrolled, so believe it or not, River- dale was also a small jump in school size for Mr. Robertson. The move to this area was enjoyable to him. He feels this area is nice part of the state. He also found the school atmosphere very good and the students en- joyable. We at Riverdale welcome Mr. Robert- son and hope to see him in years to come continuing the fine job he did this year. Pic. 1 - Board members: PI. Tredrea, S. Foster. D. De- Doncker, D. Lohman, with administrators. Absent - H. Tyler, L. VanLerberghe. R. Wells. Pic. 2 - Mr. Robertson Pic. 5 - Mr. Defauw Fic. 4 - Dr. Rucker 56 SECRE TARIES L43 annul' 'wi 9 933 Qx 'wi 5 . V I f 6 H fu., ,ff K . ff. '..- ,W ' Hffljvi . 1- -vkssvb f,,w . M QW ' W :via ,fff :E .1 H .,,, .95 I . ,. . ,.,. ,W .. ' 1 Mc My ., , .f v if is 2 mm --v-v....,., as A nl rw A Q5 gf? gg 4.1 -A Ks ff 1321927 ' . A w. . M-....,.,.,...c. M., The backbone of every school is its secretaries. The secretary must deal with the students, the teachers, and the administrators, as well as parents in the community. ln the Senior High office, Mrs. Fiems took over for Mrs. Clendenin who retired last spring. Mrs. Palmer completed her twenty-fourth year as secretary to the principal. Mrs. Mitton worked as secretaryfor the counselors. Mrs. DeCap completed her seventeenth year as library secretary. Debra Meersman, Judy Miller, and Debra Carpenter kept the administration office going. They kept the districts financial standings organized. These three secretaries were rarely seen by the students, but were no less important to the educational process. Top left: Debra Meersman, Secretary Administration Office. Top right: Judy Miller, Office Manager, Treasurer, Administration Office. Above lefl: Debra Carpenter, Bookkeeper, Administration Office. Above Middle: Mrs. Mitton, Secretary, Counseling Office. Above right: Mrs. Palmer, Secretary, Senior High Office. Far left: Mrs. DeCap, Secretary, library. Left: Mrs. Fiems, Secretary, Senior High Office. People 57 LIFEGU KDS FACULTY ja Bd' N 5 X B z.. - 1: 13315: ' ' :, . f my . m 3 X 8,1 t ft . W- t, w L.l Az C Q ' if ,RQ Q Q Q5 3 x A y Q E Miss Anthony - Biology, Pre-Algebra Mr. Brinkmeier - Driver's Ed. Mrs. Goodson - E I- h I 5 - I Mr. Apicella - Biology, 'S 9 Pena Life Science, Human Mr. Kopriva - P.E. Anatomy Mr. Boyd - Health, Driver's Ed. Mr. Hamilton - Applied Math Mr. Lancaster - Am. History, Man and His World, Western Civ., World Studies, Practical 58 People Psych, ' J is B 'ff' i f l i ,Mt A-un. '11 1 Mr. Bell - Metals, Electronics, Drahing, Mechanics Mr. Brown - P.E. Mr. Howard - Animal Products, Agriculture Mr. Meyer - Government, Man and His World, Am. History, Western Civ. Applied Economics Mrs. Bodine - Office Practice, Shorthand, Typing, Word Processing Mrs. Carlson - Parenting, Int. Decorting, Child Care, Home Management Skills, Married Life, Foods Mrs. Kertz - Consumer Ed., P.E. Mr. Oltman - Geometry, 'Adv. Math, Calclus Mr. Bodine - Guidence Counsel Mr. Golby - Englisl 11, Senior English General English 1: English 10, Composition Mrs. Sass - P. E. Mr. Parker - Algeb 1, Math 1 ,ff rf 5 Pearson - 'ech Therapist Tadlock - wing and Design, iting, Sculpture ltpottez' Mrs. Peasley - French Ograp -V Mrs, Tadlock - . Weaver - Accounting, Algebra 2f Trig. Mrs. Ragston - Guidence Counselor iology, English 9, reral English 9, rors English 10, chology raimyxn ww mx Wren i 1 . . A Mrs. Rieweris - Basic English 9, General English 11, Honors English 11, Speech, Yearbook Miss Thomas - Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Survey Science Mrs. Traylor - Librarian e Riverdale stat? experienced several changes and re- cements this year. After a long succession of changes in - Band department, Mr. Slothower filled the spot. To re- ce Mr. Carbee in P. E. came Mr. Brown. The resource room changed hands with Ms. Brinkman followed by Ms. Ross finally Mrs. Larimer. Pregnancy and sickness struck this rr. Mrs. Carlson was stricken with lupus and Mrs. Russell wstituted. Mrs. Seevers took over for Mrs. Tadlock while vid Andrew was bom. 2 teachers experienced contract problems this year. Be- rse of labor disputes, the staff worked until mid-November hout a contract. Mr. Simmons - information Processing, Typing Mr. Thomsen - Composition, Honors English 9, General English 10, English 10 tg ' X.. A.' 'Q gun-an-..., ' 319 .-ve if Mr. Slothower - Band Mrs. Varner - Choir Mrs. Larimer - Resource Room People 59 OUR PARENTS HERE AT SCHOOL P BUS f DRIVERS lyzyhyy 1 ziy M rs. C COOKS NURSE ,mama MM ,omg 1 School is sometimes considered to be the students' home away from home , but other people besides the teachers, act as 'parents . When you really think about it, the cooks, custodians, maintenence work- ers, nurse, and busdrivers play more of a role as parents than the teachers. What would we do if our chaulTeurs Ithe bus- drivers! didn 't show up to take us to school? How would we have ever made it through the year if the chefs fthe cooks! didn't make our lunches every day? The custodians and maintenence workers cleaned up after us, and fixed the things we broke. They kept the school clean and run- ning smoothly. And last, but certainly not least, the nurse took care of us when we became sick at school. All of these people played an important part in the school year. lf they were not there to fill in for our parents during the day, our school would not have been as clean, we would ha ve stanfed, some would have had to walk to school, and a few kids might have bled to death. MAI TEIYAIYCE EW W VE OF PRIDE AT RHS K' -f-W11f.sWAfxt..,,.. t Y . if . .X t ,x. K. .sk Viin EE , .Ii C I0 t f iw W, -' A f - .. Li X . L : ' M N , ,. A X15 Nfl' X 5 A i f ..,, .TQ SS A A KE . A EQ EE ...' 2' A EE is S to X ' A .. Ek'-- effing 'k.i, kk Li -Q flf-if L,h: X -,:-' 'K ' tt. , Q Q is E Y x. 3 A ' 5 K . ' A A Posters around the school advertised the award. Mrs. Ragston receives her award 'i A- Q Aman mn Nominations were filled out. The first Ram Pride Award winners are: Front: D. McOIgan, T. Polfliet, J. Bergland. J. Burrgrai K. VanLerberghe. MiddIe,- S. Fidlar, A. Foster, A. Butterfield, P. Monteith, Dr. Rucker. Back. H. lffland, C. Marx, B. Saddoris, R, Leighty. This was the first year for the Ram Pride Awards. Mr. Defauw founded the LW S idea to give recognition to people who give outstanding effort to improve Riverdale High School. Candidates are nominated by students and anyone in the community and then they are voted upon by the student council and class officers. These were this year's Ram Pride Award winners: 5 P. Vandiver M. Pleidlinger Football M Cheerleaders 1 D. Deneve B. Saddoris S. Fidlar H. lliiand C. Marx S. Peterson P. Webster M. Sage Betty Plumb Rita Leighty Lynn McClaine Judy Spencer Mrs. Ragston Mr. Golby Nominations were placed in the ofi 62 Th ings f PLACES Can a Riverdale student work for the Sec. of State's Oliice in the capital of Illinois? The answer is yes. Stacie Fidlar has proved it can be done. She was involved with the Govemmental lntemship Program. The Govemmental lntemship includes working for a semester in one of the following agencies: including the Govemor, Lt. Govemon State Treasuren Secretary of State, Comptrollen Children and Family Services, Department of Transportation, State Board of Education, Auditor General, Attomey General, and Legislative Support Staff During the semester Stacie worked full time, wrote daily logs, attended seminars, met fellow intems, and every four to six weeks came back to Riverdale. When she came back to school, she shared her experiences with school officials and talked to other students voluntarily. Stacie worked for the Secretary of State 's office lSecurities Divisionj. She was working in registration doing legal research. I love it, Stacie said. l have more freedom. lt's not like school where you are given something to do and the teachers guide you through every step. You are treated not as a student, but more as an active worker in the oH'ice. GO PLACES 64 SSSHI1!! QUIET!! Everyone 's said at least once in their life l1omework, homework, give me a break! It seems like some days there is never an end to homework. Some people found a solution to this problem- STUDY HALL!! Study Hall was not held in the cafeteria and library this year. Instead, a new study hall room was erected from the old resource room and part of the library. Study hall 's main purpose was to give students a place for quiet study. Some students used their study hall to work in the oH'ice, guidance office, and some as library aides. The new location was built so that the library could once again be used for library and research purposes. No talking was allowed in study hall, and sign-out was stictly enforced by two teacher monitors every hour. Pic. 1 - C. Klundt sleeps in study hall. Pic. 2 - L. D'hooge reads a book. Pic. 5 - A. Carter works on homework. Pic. 4 - Mrs. DeCap helps J. Burggraf CAFETERIA CUISIIY V ...ge X . 'Q-if r Q- t df N, -' - M 5 , I Q ggi? f?E 5 . .K 2354 ' vi 3' .5 Q , . - ev .1 -, Q XL.. . K gf: if gl -5 mf- -'awk y 1 4 During lunch, one goes through many steps before he is ready to go on to his classes. The first step is waiting in line to get served. The second, is paying for the food. The third, is dressing your food with ketchup or mustard. ln the fourth step you finally get to eat. The filth, is sitting and waiting for your friends to get done. And finally, you sit out on the bench in the lobby, and talk with your friends. Out of all the time a Riverdale student spends in school, lunchtime has to rank as the favorite. Thanks to the hard working and dedicated lunch staff this quality time was made even more enjoyable. A new change always makes life exciting. This year the ever popular trench fries were part of a radical change in the lunch program. Ripples and bags were introduced. Baking, t. instead of frying, was the big change. Despite skepticism, this contro rsial change on the ever loved french fries was met with g at enthusiasm. Friday was a great day for more than one reason this year. Besides being the end of a long week, students could look fonvard to pizza day! But, candy was dropped from the cui- sine in January. A new cash register made the Ala Carte line even more efficient. The computer technology in the register shot the lunch program into the 21st century. Mrs. Leighty was quoted as saying, 1 like it a lot. The register made inven- tory and pricing much easier. Could this new technology jeopardize the jobs in the hot lunch program? We will wait fl a d see. l I Mrs. Leighty rings up R. Schnerder's pur- chase on the new register. RROR IRROK, BLIIYDSPOT Mr. Brinkmeier prepares for his ride. High school teaches many valuable skills to the stu- dent. Some are even used in everyday life. One such skill is the good driving techniques taught by the Driver Education department. Driving is every sophomore's dream, yet unfortunately it is every parents' nightmare. A few nightmares have also been experienced in the Drivers' Ed car. Most former students of this class are quick to tell you about that reckless driver they were with in the car. They knew they were in trouble when a fellow student driver asked, Nom which of these ped-' dles make you stop? Much credit must be given to Mr. Brinkmeier and Mr. Boyd. They risk their lives day alter day for the sake of the student driver's education. This year a change occurred in the driving instruction program. Ho longer did the students have to go to Moline and take the driving test to get their license. If the student got a B or above in the Driver's Education classroom, and behind the wheel, the instructor could okay the issuance ofa license without the student hav- ing to take the driving test in Moline. Step 2 in starting the car acyust mirrors Places 67 EW W VES IH PHYS. ED. This year the physical education department was in an uproar with new and exciting developments. One big change was that freshmen and sophomores were separated from the upperclassmen. The upperclassmen no longer had to endure the monotonous skills tests. The juniors and seniors also got the privilege of choosing their own sports for the semester. New sports anived on the scene. These included horseshoes, shulfleboard, raquetball, ping pong, and frisbee hockey. Rollerskating was also a part of this year's P.E. activities. Because the students enjoyed rollerskating so much, plans are undemay to try it again next year. 68 Left - Underclassmen playing raquetball. Below - Rollerskating at Rl'lS!?! Below Left - Larry and Bill a. suprised by that shot. Far Left - Jennifer pitches a horseshoe. l l H QR 3 g ,nf ' c,.,,,.,.A. ,VMW ,A .. , WK-l ' Above - Mr. Boyd observes Jennifer trying CPR. Lett - Theresa McMahon from Rock Island County Health Department teaches Health students about sex education. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Or, so the old saying goes. Students didn 't Ieam sayings in health class, but they did Ieam about good health practices. During the semester class, students leamed a variety of different health habits. Teresa McMahon came to health class and taught the students about sex education for a week, Mr. Boyd taught CPR procedures on a dummy. The students got a chance to practice on the dummy, too. Mrs. Custen the school nurse, talked to the girls about Toxic Shock Syndrome and Breast Cancer. The students also leamed about first aid and basic health care. Howeven health class did have another concept. Note taking was a big part of health class. Most ideas and practices were taught through notes. Even if the students did not Ieam how to keep the doctor away, they did Ieam the fine art of ' 'notetaking Right: Left - right - Staken, A. Carten L. Barr, R. Green, Golby, R. Hulslander, J. Cox, M. Wisely, S. Fidlar, S. Peterson, J. composition field tri to BiSh0 Hill Right: E. T. Phone CUMPOSI T10 K. Meyers, L. R. Henson, Mr. Bergland, and S. DeBlieck on a D D - Below Left: The girls hurriedly search for someone to interview. Below Home? Ho, it's Mr. Golby phoning home. Composition class consisted of writing one paper a week. The topics ofthe papers covered such things as a person 's good and bad qualities, an analogy, and even a term paper. Composition prepares the students for their future college days of writing, writing, and more writing. Mr. Golby took his composition class to Bishop Hill this year. While they were there, the students inter- viewed residents of Bishop Hill about their life. A theme evolved from this assignment. Mr. Golby left RHS at the end of the year to attend graduate classes at the University of Illinois. He will be sorely missed by the students. Composition was only one facet of the English department. The English dea- partment also included Speech, Yearbook, Senior Eng- lish, and Honors, Regulan and General English 9, 10, and 11. The English teachers at RHS were Mrs. Riewerts, Mrs. Weaver, Mr. Thomsen, and Mr. Golby. 25.10 HK ' .gwlflbili ,,. ' HEL! l-IFIUE IH HEl-JE! - ' ? rl1+ 01'-: ,L J .gk I1-'u.i:5E' I'I12U1'3'f:f51 1If'11 1'J.+-'H F2151 Hon-:f1'-5 En-g'- E 5 '33-.'. R 5 an A 1 .. ,. ... . r. an-s The fall of 1986 brought a new wave in news reporting to R.H.S. Due to lack of student interest in the joumalism class, the newspaper was incorporated into the Honors English 11 class. The RamPage was dropped from the Metro East News, and the paper was published and distributed in house lunder a new namej through the use of computer and the l'lewsR0om program. The staff consisted of 18 people who wrote articles for grades. The Editor was Denise McOlgan and the adviser was Mrs. Riewerts. Ram Scan writers: K. VanLerberghe, T. Geigen R. Carten M. Reding, J. Stone, P. Montieth, E. Holmquist, B. Saddoris, J. Verbeke, T. Lonergan, T. Baldwin, A. Jones, E. Hostens, E. Strand, J. Healy, D. Leglen and T.J. Bowker. 1. - Honors , ai, f if ff 2' English 11 J., ii. I ' I 2 y V reviewing the N A 'f ' V newspgpgfl 2. - P W ,,:. I .L x L. Jenny and . 25, q 1' 'Q g 5 V, ' X f Rachelle typing A - .3 I g. the newspaper. B, ' 5 th A ' 4' ' E if 5, - Editor ,IQ T , 5 ' ., g ., 5 K 4 - ,X Denise A ' N A fr A H H 4, f . in assigning 5 .--1g , -VA, K f I, I ,Qi r Q 1, an K, stories to the 53' 9 154 W f hs reporters. 4. - 4 5 ' Pkg , A -' fglgxw V .. The Newspaper A ,I ' M N 'E 9 . starr 7 . ' , 'Qi ,. Y J- . x , T T , - 4 1 A g I Vlvk 6,xi4VNxJ Y 7 lllg - . if vu... Q. y W fill! This year was the final year that yearbook was held as a class. The administration decided yearbook was not worth while in comparison to other English classes. Many yearbook members fought the is- sue, but were not successful. The yearbook staffs first main goal was to come up with a theme. The staff chose Catch the Wave and soon began to construct the year- book. The staff broke down various tasks and worked to make the year- book the best ever. Putting a yearbook together is not all fun and games. It takes a lot of time and dedication. Events must be captured in pictures. This in- volves in-school as well as out-of school activities. Another aspect of putting together a yearbook is co- pywriting and layout. In copywriting important events and interviews are conducted. Layout involves the actual design of pages. The main goal of this year's staff was to im- prove copy. The staff wanted to give the readers detail and something that would bring back memories of high school days. E 'Q 'M w- RAMBLEK YEARBOOKIES CAUGHT THE LAST WAVE , 'W :'Q gas as M Q, usygx A., annual' W? f wr We 1, ilu. rv H f . M, 4 X M iw- A . -X ,.,.., who .t....f.-- -H- N ,N .1 .. . .N uusnvuur ' gunna-aww-nal lt. ,, Vvil .i .tg will , ' . 1-pp 3471 :E if I 5 ' I - A ,ww if 1 Opposite page.- Pic. 1 - J. Tapscott types body copy on the computer. Pic. 2 - A. Dena works on putting together a layout. Pic. 5 - Advisor Mrs. Riewerts checks pages. This page: Pic. 1 - Part of yearbook is working in the dark- room. Pic. 2 - K. Kerr studies the lad- der diagram. Pic. .3 - T. Seams designs a page. Pic. 4 - Yearbook members: Front Row left to right - A. Paxton, J. Tapscott, C. Fornero. Middle Row - R. Mitton, A. Dena, D. McOlgan, H. IF fland, B. Reed, K. White. Back Row - B. DeDecker. C. Jones, A. Butterfield, and K. Kerr. The yearbook staff had to make some major acyustments. The sales people could no longer sell ads due to the unified booster group. The stan' held the first dance ofthe fall season to distribute year- books. This gave students a chance to look at and sign books. Plot only was this the last year of yearbook as a class, it was also the last year for three veteran 'year- bookies . Amanda Butterfield, Carey Jones, and Kim Kerr had been a part ofthe yearbook staff for three years. The girls were in vol ved in man y yearbook activities and put a lot of dedication into their work and the yearbook. Another person who will no longer be with the staff is the yearbook advisor, Mrs. Riewerts. After 6 years of advising the Rambler, Mrs. Riewerts has resigned the position due to the change to extra-cunicu- lar. As the tide goes out, so does the yearbook class. However, the tide always retums from whence it came. Could this be true of the yearbook class? EJ Above - Shane and Sean attempt to prove the Pythagorean Theorem. Top Left - Geometry carries over into Algebra ll. Lett - Mr. Oltman explains the volume and area to his Geometry class. 2 2 2 + 1 lfyou've ever taken Geometry this theorem fthe Pythagorean Theorem! is very familiar to you. Geometry stresses the importance of formulas, theorems, and proofs. These things are not always fun, but they are very important for future math classes. Mr. Oltman has an original way of teaching some of the geometric theorems. He enjoys using objects and creative projects to teach his students. Geometry is only one of many math classes at Riverdale which students take daily to increase their knowledge for future years. The other classes include Applied Math, Math I, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra ll with Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. 74 Places N 1. .uw 'W THE BUSINESS Q , . ,vw W t if so ' 'ri ,- ,SSSAS , WSAMS 'lf Q A in ,,,, fm S ' 'M' X 25 1 i The wave of the future technology mu lies in computers. Riverdale has not g :,:. been lelt on the beach buried in the ' ' s T sand of mediocrity. The business g sr 3 f Q g T ssss ff class has shot the wave by olfering s 4 Q ' Q: ' - t ' information Processing. This class t t it 2 f rssr s W ixliifr rreoo rfsssgssrs deals with the areas of Word . t ,f r 19 ' .4 1 Processing, Data Base, Spread - fee If X '-'f zzi' ' T ,kssgfsw-MN... Sheet, Integration and G :, QQ. .t :,.:: f g Telecommunication. Ninety percent T-ir ': g,,,: o the time is spent in hands-on ' ' hx T experience. lf this class seems new 5 1,,. ,,q'Q, 'r zg' , K ' to you, it is not. However it does . 5 is b have a new name. This class used ts e fo be Called Dafa Processing' gf , s e '.g,,. z bq q Other classes olfered in the it 3 N 1 Q g r Business department include :fs TN .ttt X!! ff . r ,A Accounting l and ll, Typing I and ll, E - 3 Q Word Processing I and ll, Business t s T it on English, Office Practice and 'Qt Ou- 1' Ni AWA X Q . . .,. . ..E. wg kix. gig, EYV La... Aga . 5 . b:.g g . .E it 'iif EW 4 .if .tugs KJ ng- X 1 ,.., K , , H, , rx Shorthand I, ll, and Ill. Fic. 1 - The computer has many uses even keeping track of addresses. Pic. 2 - W. Malmstrom studies her work, Pic. 5 - R. Thompson reads over his final computer copy. Pic. 4 - Lab students work on their projects. 75 J. DeTombe trying to clean up after the experiment. S. Plyboer watches as Miss Thomas read the buret. ls it possible to boil water in a cup over a bunsen bumer? Well of course it is you would say, but what if that cup was a paper cup? Any of the students who took Miss Thomas 's Chemistry class know the answer to that question. This class explores the answers to many other questions in our chemical life,- plus it also helps the college bound student prepare for their future in college chemistry. Other classes offered in the science department included: Life Science, Biology, Survey of Science, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy and Meteorology, Geology, and Botany. 76 Things J. Wilbun J. Woodburn, and C. Fouts titrating acids. '-nik G , , ,. 1 In S.H.U.M.RS. Bowl Participants: Front ' Row - S. Heinsen, S. Leighty, and A. W, K 8 , I' 7' ,.. v - Carter. Back Row - T. Wallace and M. Pleidlinger. SHUMPS BOWL This year the Rambler Staff decided to feature one class from each department. For the Social Studies department, we picked the Applied Economics. From this emerged one bright stan- the Shumps Bowl Team. The Riverdale's Shumps Bowl Team was really up against some stilf competition this year and still came out on top. They competed against many big schools including: Rock Island, Moline, Dubuque, Alleman, East Moline, and selected schools from Davenport. The Shumps Bowl competition is a management simulation game. Students make management decisions on a computen and the team that makes the wisest decisions wins the game. Our team from Riverdale made some of their best management decisions this year. There were a lot of other classes offered in the Social Studies lield. They included: Westem Civ I and Il, American History, Man and his World, World Studies, American West, Govemment, Psychology and Sociology, Practical Psychology, and then Applied Economics made up the rest of the curriculum. FRENCH Bonjour, Cava? Oh ce chouette, Ie WA VE est grand. The wave of the French Language swept up Mrs. Peasley and students from French ll have a party with French foods. the students in a typhoon, and left them basking on the sunny beaches of the Riviera. Students were wading in the ocean of the ever memorable vocabulary lists, and verb conjugations. Who could forget un, deux, trois. Fun could also be found in French class. They made their family trees in French, and a poster of clothing in French language. Eating the food prepared by French Il students was also part of the class. One French student said, I thought I was in an expensive French restaurant, it was wild when I found out I was in school. Simulating the French atmosphere, there was a Paris fashion show featuring clothing made by the students. The french designers Oscar Delaurentis and Sasson were jealous. 77 Picture the sun setting over the ocean, a snow-capped mountain, or a ship sailing into the sea. The students in Riverdale's painting class must take these ideas and put them on canvas. The first media the students work with is water colors. After the students become familiar with these, they move up to acrylics. The budding artists generally like the class and all are successful. Picture to right - G. Kerner touching up on a painting. Picture below - T. Garcia, C. Searl, and S, DeTombe working on their paintings. 1f' Awnf? W! W ,Y fm? - . v.A,,,.f '.N'MM ,,,,,A m The Dock, The Old Oaks, Jumers, Velies, and The Bombay Bicycle Club. These restaurants are all very nice to eat at, but it would be very expensive to eat at these places every night. This is where the Foods classes at Riverdale can help. The main ideas of the Foods courses were to leam basic nutrition and preparation of food.. They reviewed and leamed the nutritional value of food, and the correct ways of senfing it. The students cooked a variety of foods from pizza to desserts. They also spent time making complete meals. All these were quickly prepared due to limited class time. The hands on experience helped students who will soon be out on their own. Mrs. Carlson said students lguys as well as girlsjgenerally have a good time and enjoy taking the class. 2 7 Picture below - f g A. Youngs 5 it L learning how . to do a K 1 V... . . . technique of xt ,, A .........................t.c..........c i cake i decorating. Picture to leli - L. Sheldon helping L. Smith make a frosting rose. Q 1 AG SHOP SKILLS lf 2 5 Q EF 3 -PSV . 4' X -sf lx - X6 X Mg Q X W H X V Do you feel you have enough knowledge in electricity, small engines, concrete work, and plumbing? lf not, Ag Shop Skills is the class for you. Mr. Howard covers all the topics above, which can aid students in everyday life and entry skill jobs. The students use text books which include small engines and electrical information. After the books are shed, they move right into the hands-on experience. This experience allows them to be better prepared for today's job market. With this experience the students are able to make a choice if this is what they like and if they can acquire these skills. Pic. 1 - B. Reynolds working in the shop. Pic. 2 - T , Moyer tests the engine of the lawn mower. Pic. 5 - K. Brown working hard to repair the mower, Pic. 4 - Mr. Howard giving B, Allison a few tips. 80 l AU O DIAGNOSIS is 7-19- J , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,M , , ,W .,V,, , ,, ,, The basics of the car are the first principles to be taught in Mr. Bell 's Auto Diagnosis class. The basics have to be understood before the students get into the real grease. The preliminary course of study includes information on the different systems of the car such as: cooling , lubrication, ignition, and fuel systems. The next step, after the book work has been accomplished, is being able to bring in your own car. When the students bring in their cars, they are able to leam first-hand how to work on and service their own cars, and in doing so they can save money in the future. This is a class that is truly used after school is over. The other classes included in Industrial Arts are Metals 1 and 2, Architectural Drafting and Blueprint, Small Gas Engines, Basic Electricity, and Electronics. Pic, 1 - K. Wainwright working on his car in,Auto Diagnosis. Pic. 2 - B. Reynolds concentrating on his work intensely. Pic. 5 - Mr. Bell checks out Kenny's work, Pic. 4 - J. Johnson working underneath his car in Mr. Bell 's class, 81 Pic. 1 - The R.l1.S. Band: KL to Rl - First Row - S. Palmer, J. Sachau, M. Brown, K. Turkal, L. VanLerberghe, K, Plewburg, D. Plavak, A. Carter. Second Row - R. Diericks, C. Lavine, D. Gephart, H. lffland, L. Barr, A. McConnell, A. Swank, J. McEviIIy. Third Row - J. Bowers, IY. Tanner, R. Workman, T. Baxten J. King, E. Stogdell, K. Craigmiles, K. Mitchell, J. Bohnert, K. Palmer, E. Spindel. Fourth Row - B. Ceunforst, D. Miller, M. Powell, T. Stinson, B. Love, Mr. Slothower, R. Landgren, P. Nicewanner, E. Allen, M. Caparula, B. Saddoris. Pic. 2 - Mr. Slothower fine tunes the band, a daily routine. Pic. .5 - Music Masters of 1986- 87 IL to Rl - M. Brown, S. Fidlar, L. Barr, K. Kerr, and S. Palmer. This year the theme in band was new , Along with new uniforms and new music, the band received a new band director. Mr. Slothower took over in the fall to shape a new marching band. The marching band was one of the best we've ever had by the end of the football season. They went from there to pep band for basketball. The pep band was also one of the best in a long time. They played for both girls' and boys' games. The concert band held a Christmas concert and a Spring concert at the almost new Junior High auditorium. 82 Places P ww. 'Wu E55-N.m13m SOUP! WVES The Music Department shifted gears again this year when one teaching position was eliminated from the district. The choir inherited the Elementary director, Mrs. Nancy Vamer. This meant another year of acyustment for the department. Along with this change came changes in the contests that the students competed in. Individual events were shilied to late April and Group events took place in March this year. Another change that took place in the choral department this year was the Spring Musical. ln the past this has always been an extra-cunicular. However, this year the production became a class project. Students rehearsed during 4th hour and followed with an evening dress rehearsal. Choir definitely experienced change and growth in 1986-87. Above: The choir practices for the Spring Musical. Middle: The R.H.S. Choir - Front Row: P. Nicewanner, C. Edmunds, A. Staken, S. Rickey, R. Wilkens, and D. VanPaemel. Second Row: A. Brooks, T. McGinnis, S. Taulbee, D. Hegwood, T. w!! N K A Taylor, 5. Brown, A. Holstlaw, L. Smith, E... it t. .. Q wr gt A and s. Mabeus. Third Rom M. P 1 ' Thornbloom, G. Larson, B. Klinge, R. Kessler, S. Moyer, M. Brown, C. Jones, M. Martin, T. Katzenberger, and C. Hoeschle. Back Row: B. Fincher, A. Fosten C. Marx, T. Geiger, M. Spencer, and Mrs. Vamer. 5 Below: The choir member enjoy themselves during practice. .1 85 Places Pic. 1 - R. Boardman in electronics class. Pic. 2 - R. Carter and McCooley with other A. MC. students accepting an award. They not only caught the wave at Riverdale, but some rode the wave all the way to United Township High School. These students were involved in the Area Vocational Program. AMC. olfers one to two yea programs which are designed to give students entry-level job skills, or in some cases, preparation for college programs. A job placement service is also available through A. ILC.. Mr. Bodine feels the AMC. program is very worthwhile. He stated 'A study I did several years ago indicated that about 70'Za of Riverdale AMC. graduates continued training or became employed in an occupation related to their A. V. C. program. Mr. Bodine said the more popular classes to take are: Autc Body lthe most popularj, Building trades, Drafting and Electronics, and Health Occupations. If you want to become involved with A. MC., you must have Junior or Senior status. f 1 r E . Z 5 Most people can 't wait to get out of school. But some retum to the Elementary. It's not because they want to start all oven it's because they enjoy working with children. Child care workers go to the for the teachers. Some of these include making dittos, running g Z, ol? papers, and cleaning 1 f 5 chalkboards. To be eligible for the class one must take Child Care. You ' must then fill out an A application and go for an intenfiew at the Elementary. The class is worth two credits and all who take the class seem to enjoy working with the children. D. VanPaemel helping with students at Mrs. Smith 's room. elementary for two periods of WZ the day. There they work with ! children and do various jobs ' 1 I v 1 - Pl. Davis, T. Dufur, B. Klinge, D. Vermuelen, J. Healy, B. Allison, and D, Zobrist. Row 2 - Advisor Mr. Bodine, B. Burke. M. son, J. Bielema, R. Cabor, C. Anders, B. McCormick, J. Franks, L. Foster, B. Sprouse, T. Jobe, R. Carter, T. Lease. Rowj - R. vrdman, J. Miller, M. Sweetman, J. Johnson, T. Moyer, D. Beale, C. Kespohl, T. Wallace, T, Turkal, and C. Johnsen. SHORT WAVES Pic. 1 - C. Jones working at the computer with one of her students. Pic. 2 - Elementary workers for this year. Row 1 - A. Holstlaw, C. Somers, Row2 - H. llfland, D. VanPaemel, K, Farwell, Rowj - C. Jones, D. Dewitt, J. Stahler, L. Barr, and R. Wilkens. RESOURCES If help is needed, the Resource Room is there. Students can receive help in classes and prepare for tests. Mr. Michel, a major link in the Resource Room, and an outstanding teacher for sixteen years, left to take a new position in Byron. To help with future vocations, Mrs. Larimer and Mrs. Goodson worked hard with the students. They provided them with infonnation about jobs and job skills. 86 i .J i . ols 5 ' ft 7 lf f :LW . ,.l, ,A ,...., fl , . l Top left - Mrs. Larimer helps Edna study for a test. Top right - Mrs. Goodson teaches her class about vocational skills. Above - Mrs. Goodson and her class show their O of the Best sweatshirts. T HIFI GS VARSITY FOOTBALL 1st row-T. Bussert, L. Pilon, 2nd row-B. DeDecker,E. Holmquist, T. Jobe, M. Knox, M. l'leidlinger,P. Vandiver, T. Wallace, R. Green, T. Moyer, 5rd row- B. Allison, G. Larson, M. Griffin, S. Rogers, J. Lambert, T. Davis, F. Webster, D. Legler, T. Lonergan, E. Stratton, M. Lewsader, T. Dufur. - Out of many practices, this one was indoors. i L... .. . if .K . Qg x, fs, . v ,R 7299 V R51 WAQZ3'L?iH'3f 7 vw 'grsfsghiigg A Afiiix 'SSL le if Y-Sis up ,A 54.51 ' si . - A-' , W .3 :EEN , .Q ' g ,MWA A. www ., Xu 8 L 9 ., . A A 3 ... T si .,.. ..1e':i:ff . it ' .,.. . If H: .QM...QI-,ns,.:..,.'.s3',.,.,,E.mQ5.,.st..-... -.y 1,,E.,.sg.1-,st..- ny-A -A --,TQ . -1 ., - . ' A .:- --W-2 -- - - This year was a rebuilding year for the varsity Rams. A new head coach was part of a major change in the Rams roster. Coach Meyer was the man to fill this position. Assistant Coach Brown was also new to the program. Coach Brown came to Riverdale fresh from the St. Ambrose coaching staff He came with new ideas and a new offense. As with anything new things are always rough at first. This year was definitely the rough period. Despite this years disappointing record, Coach Meyer expresses great optimism for next season. Coach Meyer even forsees the football playing Rams in contention for the conference champion- ship. We, the student body, will wish them the best of luck. This year the football team was testing the water. ln doing this, the team got bumed. But the River- dale Rams are not about to give up, and will even- tually catch the wave. Riverdale Opponent 0 Rockridge 52 6 Sh errard 45 15 Newman 12 6 Amboy 54 0 P'town 22 12 Morrison 52 15 Savanna 20 6 Fulton 54 0 Erie 56 88 Injuries played a big part on this year's performance A Ram with the tackle. 1.1-V-FOOTBALL S ' y mf. fl' XS 3742 ' ' - Football players enjoyed the Pep-Club breaklast. lst row- B. Hartson, I. Fuller, D. McCord, D. Miller, B. Love, K. Wainwright, D. Sheldon, H. Hanson, J. Toppert, T. Smith, 2nd row- S. Schillinger, K. Schott, J. Carlile, P. O'lYeal, S. Schillinger, K. Arnold, T. Davis,5rd row- Coach Boyd, D. Klundt, R. St.John, M. Powell, W. Cummings, C. Ballard, T. Stinson, J. Claus, M. Oppendike, S. Plyboer, Coach Bell. 1 S1 if. ' I ,,,.' 9V',f'e -... .. 'nxt-,V 1 -- t . I 2. ggi, Tfiifgfiilvx 7 K U. . H, , 5 fx-.Q ifyj. 33 . ,'L' ' 6 Qffl '- .4z',1wi,--i:'Q3iifia,.gi,5i f.,. ggi ',', E in .Q -f' -Q. 5 -e Q. K.-5 . 4 . i O V 1.1 K -K H -.Ne ml. N ...- wi.s4W2?X?s-W e fresh-soph football team had a very good year. They ended the Paf Owea' on the 'Un' ar with a 4-4-1 record. This year there were many new players on the sh-soph team, including freshmen and many first year sophomores. t that is not to say that there weren 't alot of experienced retumers. y is year's Chet Plumb Memorial Award went to sophomore Pat O 'lYeil. lt was a big contributer to the 1986-87 fresh-soph football team. Things 89 V e C ongratulations after victo- ry. if . Mu ft., ' The freshmen team didn 't get to play as much as the fresh-soph did, but they played just as hard. Winning was a usual thing for them. The fresh- soph team ended the season with a record of 19-5. They won the All-Con- ference Award with a conference re- cord of 15-1. The team played very hard to win this goal for the second year in a row. The team consisted of both freshmen and sophomores working together in unison. 90 3 Q, and S. Heinsen. Cambridge Thompson U. T. H. 5. Erie Rock ridge Ohio Rock Falls Erie Orion A mbo y Newman Erie Princeton Dena sgjkes ttltball. ' VOLLEYB LL Winning in volleyball had become too expected of the varsity team. Just because the team had won year after year, that did not make this year's accomplishments any small feat The season statistics spoke for themselves Howev er, once again this year's players dominated the regional scene. They also made a valiant effort in sectionals, but they did not advance on to super sectional. Even though sectionals were a big disappointment for all, the regional champs deserved a big hand. Another not so small feat was that three players of the varsity team made the All Conference Teams. They included, D. DelYeve K Milam Morrison Fulton Gen eseo A I wood Sa vannah Morrison A mbo y Sa vanah Fulton Proph etsto wn A tkinson Newman Proph etstown lla.- lx Ii- riir ift1 Y 1 wxffpva .. A W K I by s. A . . ww...f.. f Kari goes up for a block. X. A W VE OF TKADITIO In the tenth year of Mr. Brinkmeier's reign as the golf coach, the team has celebrated their tenth winning season. That in itself is a large accomplishment on Coach Bnnkmeiefs part. This year's spectacular season was also due to the efforts of ten seniors who will be lost next year. Because of this fact, Mr. Brinkmeier feels next season will be a rebuilding year. Yet things look rosy down the road for many years to come. This year's JV team plans to cany on the winning tradition. When a team is used to winning, third place in conference play was considered by Coach Bzinkmeier to be a very big disappointment because we were on our home course, and we beat Fulton seven times duiing the season, and Sterling Newman five times. Even with the disappointment, the varsity did a very fine job. Jeff Haskins was the medalist for varsity. J. M won their conference for the third year in a row. Suzpzisingly enough, the JV score of 527 would've won the varsity conference. Many records were broken this year and much credit should be given to the golfers and the coach. Bottom - C. Anders, C. Johnson, and B. Plumb take some practice shots. Below - These eight J. V. players had the most playing time. Lett to right Coach Brinkmeier, R. Thompson, E. Strand, T. Cadogan, D. Reynolds, B. Fincher, J. Burggraf T. Verbeckmoes, C. Searl. .... - Au .. Varsity: Coach Brinkmeien T. Verbeckmoes, R. Thompson, E. Strand, T. Cadogen, Reynolds, C. Searl, B. Finchen S. DeTombe, B. Huggart, B. Herrick, L. Sprouse. Z WW Varsity Team: left to right - M. Sterling, J. Haskins, C. Johnson, B. Plumb, J. Cox, C. AIICYEFS, R. HEHSOIT. 0 X Q.. ' 5 Se OIF Th ings 95 PHI-RAMA J - ' fi I ., Q--3 v ff-1 fi 'WPHHMW MWMSvl4 ' f W N, aww me We 2 3' , . '-Z V I , , .. W ti 'fra an I .. .C ,gg -an V M . W f ,W . ,WL , , 8 I W 5' ' ' M A ' .M M. .X .1 , 'mn M ,..,...-J--' Mani, Varsity : Front row - L to R - D. Vermuelen, J. Haskins, T, Wright, B, Hanna, and A. Jones, Back row - T, Cadogan, K. Marske, R. Thomp- son, P. Rucker, S. Reiling, D. Mink, and Coach Thomsen. J. V.: Front row - L to R - E. Allen, K. Wainwright, T. Verbeckmoes, C, McClain. Back row - L to R - G. Searl, J. Boardman, J. Spencer, T, Stinson, S. Hyboen G. Angel, Coach Hunter. Freshman : Front row - L to R - D. Sheldon, B. Love, D. James, B. Riewerts. Back row - E. Allen, D. Klundt, C. Ballard, T. Stinson, R. St.John, J. Carbee, Coach Hunter. Pic. 1- Rucker shoots a freethrow as team-mates look on. Pic. 2 - J. V. M Q puts the ball in the rockin' motion. Fic. 5- Riverdale scramble for the h , th are ...C W C J, ball. M A A - 1 loc. ' A 'A' .., ' 'N-...Q Khkk Www . 94 ' ' -. 'vsi.'I 'N'A - 'iff Us Opponent Them 51 Frophetstsown 59 49 Morrison 76 56 Sterlingfl'lewman 82 44 Alleman 74 49 Amboy 48 X 72 Erie 61 M. 68 Fulton 58 RN 90 Savanna 29 X, k X J, E U we .LAW 55 Prophetstown 64 ' 68 Morrison 89 52,1 fi 52 Sterlingfhlewman 76 N I ' 5 I Rock ridge 74 H L -1 . 81 Savanna 55 -..-azz 'L . ,F 4 f , T 67 Amboy 52 1' 5' T A 59 Erie 51 59 Pleasenr valley 68 58 Orion 66 74 Fulton 81 Regional 48 Annawan 74 Pic. 1 - Riverdale on the defense. . Pic. 2 - Thompson shoots for two. W N L. if Cl' e varsity cagers came up with a 7-7 conference record. This ga ve them fourth place in the conference. at was not bad for a team with only two seniors. l lr. Hunter was new to the coaching staff He was in charge of the sophomore team. idividual honors included Randy Thompson on the second team in the Three Rivers conference. Paul ucker made honorable mention in the conference. r. Thomsen said, They only had two seniors this year, so next year looks promising. The team played ard, but lacked experience and leadership when critical times came in. fBy leadership he meant no ne seemed to want to take charge. 1 1 was happy with the attendance, it was good. The crowd support as also good, even with a losing season. Things 95 Riverdale 47 Atkinson 42 Morrison 65 Fulton 5.5 Erie 70 Savanna 76 Amboy 71 Sh errard 69 Milledgeville 54 Proph etstown 65 Newman 49 Alleman 5.3 Morrison 62 Fulton 62 Erie 58 Savanna 77 Amboy 58 Prophetstown 77 Newman Regionals 77 Tampico 61 Annawan 47 Atkinson Opponent 60 65 56 49 21 2 7 54 4 7 4 7 58 42 52 60 49 46 52 48 52 57 58 9 4 2 1, Tfifjl mf ,nl 3CJ .W J A' A ,Q suaswxx we 'S -.ww .f M GIRLS 1 Half ., A- N. fi Pic. 1 - L, VanLerberghe takes the ball down the court. Pic 2 - R, Schelf shoots a free throw. Pic - K. Milam shoots for tw Pic, 4 - K. Craigmiles DL the ball in play. Pic. 5 - Varsity warms up. BASKETBALL -api? . ws ,M . ., Nfgrilfhhggxwvf 'ti x 4. e V ,V ,, we Y f ' 3 fp ' L 'gx 41. if LZ ff. 7 'STU AS V IV: I xr.. VLVJQ2, . . z - . . ,. s ... s 1 v 5 EQ: if Cmdh' Varsity: Bottom row - Coach Kopriva, S. Peterson, T. Baldwin, D. Debleve, Manager H. lliland. Back row - S. Heinsen, R. Schelli K. Milam, S. Tannen S. Leighty. JM: Bottom - M. Scott, D. Plavak, Pl. Tannen L. VanLerberghe, C. McGinnis, T. Diericks. Middle - T. Covemaken C. Schutts, T. Wilkens, K. Craigmiles, J. Barr. K Back - Coach Rogiers, K. Marx. The girls' basketball team really caught the wave this year. With a 21 and 6 record and four girls on the Three Rivers Conference team, this was a season for the girls and their coach to be proud of The All Conference team included, Stacy Leighty and Roni Schelf with honorable mention. Kari Milam was on the second team and a great effort by Dena DeIYeve put her on the first team. Coach Kopriva's feelings on the season were, l knew the competition was going to be tough in our regional, but even then I had a feeling we would get out of it. l felt we were really playing well as a team when the toumament rolled around. My only concem was a fatigue factor of us having to play on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday- even though we were in good shape. The players and parents being recognized at parents' night. Things 97 1574 Team Pic.: Front - S, Davidson, S. Bull, M. Killinger, B. Fincher, M. Bussert, K. Crouch, D. McCord, Row2 - Pl. Hansen, T. Smith, J. Verbeke, B.J. Pruett. B. Hartson, I. Fuller, K. Arnold. Row5 - T. Eckles, K. Schott, J. Toppert, B. Wildermuth, Mr. Boyd, B. Klinge, Mr. Meyers, B, Bowles, G. Larson, P. O'l'leal, and J. Woodburn. Absent: J. Schoondyke, and B.DeDecker. The season was a good one for the grappelers. lt ended with two state qualifiers- Jeff Schoondyke and B.J. Pruett. A varsity dual record of five wins and seven losses included some big schools such as Moline and Rock Island. This was impressive considering the youth of the team and very few retuming lettermen. At regionals the Rams placed sixth. B.J. won the 126 pound weight division. Jeff Schoondyke placed third at 145. They went to sectionals and were able to qualify for state. Jelf and B.J. 's placing at sectionals was second and third respectively. 98 f , f , .P . A li f ' .. .., -.-,,.,,+f....:t,-.s um -.-. tm? . A- 1 --ws Top right - Jelfcloses in on a pin. Middle Left - B.J. has opponent in a cradle, Middle Right - Pat wins!! x' Rs W9 NJN -- , W-, ,.w-' - . ,.,-:tw t. ,. , ., , ,W , ,, ,. ,. ,, , .. ..,t,,,,,,,,,6H, W Xi? N 9? My .. .,., W W Wflm 1 gif-w ,.,f, MM ,,....--v ' Q Q ws wr -X A f ,:Q...,,::-1, Q T' K, WN! Riverdale Opponent .56 Alleman 13 9 Newman 54 58 Monison 25 1 7 Fulton 55 22 Erie 51 2 7 Sh errard 55 -1 Moline 55 57 Savanna 50 15 Amboy 45 50 Rock Island 55 45 Proph etstown 18 42 Cambridge 19 Varsity Team Toumaments 7th Riverdale 11th Stillman Valley 8th Princeton 10th Geneseo 4th Three Rivers Conference 6th Regionals 't' 'N- Top - Brad pins his guy. Middle Left - Kevin Struggles with his opponent. Middle Right - Shawn attempts to pin his guy. Lefl - The team congratu- lates, Things 99 UFF a Q? W' ' y i 1 Z 2 QB' ,,.y,yW, 4i.fimg,Mf-W' Ax Z, A ZZA H I , QM gig 34, Q, V 7 ,. 8 'gs V W :g34,M . This year brought a new wave to the boys track program at RHS. The season started with a great deal of enthusiasm and many guys tumed out for practice. Howeven as the first few weeks of practice ended, so did the track season for many of the male RHS tracksters. The team then dwindled down to a meek twelve members. This proved to be troublesome at the meets, limiting the team to what they could do. Another problem was the pole vault event, the boys were not allowed to practice this at Riverdale due to insurance dil7iculties but they were allowed to compete at meets in this event. D RUNNING 41 . fa ...W Top Right: Front Row - D. Klundt, B. Love, G. Searl, and R. Lutz. Back Row - Coach Kopriva, E. Belousk M. Lewsader, A. Dena, J. Claus, and T. Cadogan. Absent - B. Allison, T. Bussert, J. Elder, D. Miller, J. Spencen K. Amold, and J. Healy. Above Left - Determination! Above Right - Coach and Jet? wait f race results. l 53 W ,.... ' i -:nq -. -f..:::'-:I-: ---- mwah? M hs.M:::W'WWNNMW4'WM WM'W'NQw'MNM MWM 'W'M ' ' N' MT 'WW W 'WM' R 'M .W -.1 .,..,. Wwifwmfngi-NW . -WWW , .,..,.n . '---'...... :: --- -'- X ----- f1..:-- '35 A w Q gl-, '- ' ffff12f2:f1:z-'e-aw-'f'i Y My menu Q 3 .,, ,.,, . I W' A i.i .,.g...-wmv ,A V, f Q. . X . M W 1 'Wh-N. '91 A W E, M. 4-w W6 A K-1+.A' 1a,,, 4,, Z gl,-iinxlgttnnv , , Above Left: Mr. Kopriva is ready to time Joby's heat. Above Right: Andy kicks it home. Left: Trent clears the bar. 'IQ no Meet Place Erie Quadrangular 4th Morrison Triangular 5rd Fulton Dual 2nd Sherrard Quadrangular 4th Erie Invitational 9th Orion Triangular 5rd Fulton Relays 9th Savanna Relays 7th Clinton Gateway Classic 8th Annawan Triangular 2nd 5 Rivers Conference 6th District at Erie 15th New School Records: 5200 Relay 8:54.4 - E. Belouski, D. Klundt, E. Stogdell, and J. Spencer. 800 Run 2.-06,4 - J. Spencer 400 Dash 54.5 - J, Spencer Things 1 01 Runners- on your mark! This is how the season started off for the girls' track team. With good relay teams and single events, they took two events and rode the wave all the way to state. . The relay team consisting of S. Tanner, D. Del'leve, S. Peterson and M. Lanning swept the 800 medley relay to quality, and S. Peterson took the 400 meter dash to state. Coach Parker's feelings on the girls' performance this season was: The 1987 girls' track team was a hard working group that broke four school records, finished fourth in the conference, and sixth in the district. They represented Riverdale in two events in the state track meet: the 800 medley relay and the 400 meter run. The girls' in the above events should be congratulated, but there were 26 other girls who worked hard and put in a lot of hours at practices and meets that also should be congratulated. The seniors will look back on this year with a lot of good memories, while the others are already looking forward, as I am, to next year and on improving their times and distances. The team made it through the conference meets at the host towns, and the district meet was held at Erie this year. Other meets included riding the wave all the way to Prophetstown, Savannah, Morrison, and Fulton. Meet Place Rock Island Triangular 5rd Morrison Triangular 5rd Fulton Dual 2nd Savanna Triangular lst Clinton Relays 11th Conference 4th Due to unavailable sources some scores were not recorded. 102 N YOUR MARK .Mm-apsvl S. Parvin crosses the finish line alter a hard relay 4-tiiaxf 5 A gp K .tg ' n High jumper for RHS Top Pic.: Front KL to R2 - S. Bull, S. Parvin, D. Del'leve, S. Tannen Coach Parker, S. Peterson, A. Carter, S. Arnold, B. Tilman. Mid- dle - K. Wemer, K. Pleidlinger, K. Craigmiles, C. Schutts, C. Hoeschle, L. VanLerberghe, K. Tur- kal, J. Bohnert, C. Klundt, A. Fos- ter. Back - T. Wilkens, C. Eidson, K. Seams, M. Lanning, K. Farwell, C. Booe, T. Geiger, B. Tyler, J. Strand, S. Tate, T. Wriedt. Mid Left Pic. - S. Peterson anchors the relay. Mid Right Pic. - T. Geiger with total con- centration. Bottom Left Pic. - K. Seams comin' out on top. Bottom Right Pic. - The agony of defeat . . , 4 . ' V' fa 4,0-f...W H. .g, I . fri fr 'I WM WW 'WW ,,, ,. i I W iiiiilllIllliiiiiIIllllll!!!!l!!!lllllllllll lllIIlllllllllllllIll TT' l llllll lllllllllllllIlIlllll mmwmmMJvMww leaders serving themselves. Pic. 2 - lIllllF lll'5' I , A41-I-I Pic. 5 - J.v. F- ball Cheerleaders: Row 1 - K. Werner, K. Turkal. Row 2 S. Bull, J. Bohnerl, Row 5 - K. MCOIgan, B. Waite, J. Tapscott. Row 4 - S. Parvin. Pic. 4 - J. V. Wrestling Squad: Front - B. Tyler, M. Jungels. Back K. Werner, T. McGinnis, S. Bull. and H. Quinn. IIIIII lllllll llllIl llllll llllll IIIIIY lllll lllll lllll lllll llll' lllI Illl Ill' llll - - llllllllllllh- lllllllllllllllh- llllIlllllllIlllIl5 ill '-lllllllllllllllllllp Ill I llllllllllllllllll' 'IllllllllllF IIIIIIF' L, !!!!!:::. J. V. B-ball squad: Front - J. ll Tapscott, S. Parvin, K. Neidlinger, 'I Back - K. Mcolgan, J. Strand, J. A 'I Bohnen. Pic. 5 - Varsity Wrestling I Cheerleaders in action. Pic. 4 - ' I ' YI Varsity B-ball Squad: Front - C. Day, - y I C. I-ledeen, J. Burggraf Back - J. I u Bergland, T. Palmer, A. Butterneld. I Pic. 5 - Varsity F-ball leaders eating ' C Vyyt ' breakfast. Pic. 6 - Varsity Wrestling A '- ' Cheerleaders: Front - P. Montieth, D. gu- 'T xg' ' McOlgan, K. VanLerberghe. Back - f C. Casillas, A. Foster, V. McClaine. A C' . g LLLAXV K ....... l llllllllIlllll f 'I - This Page: Pic. 1 - Kim - A and Jenny working s Q I- concessions. Fic. 2 - - A Varsity Football Vanlerberghe. D. ,4Jl A. Foster, A. Butterfield. J. Bur raf T. Poltliet, McOlgan, P. Montieth, QQ f 'Q' . and J. Bergland. 'lllllllll 'Q i '!!lII T l. cheerleaders: L to R - K. 'I W6 ,- Y U 1 A Avg ,ik Sig - a 1 ! igL1llllll :s--ilIllllllIll New lllll I-Illlllllllll ll ' ' 1 4 .-lsrm+rSmm1.- 1 ll L Q- - J... Thats what it took ll lllllllllllllllllllllIl to be-acneerleader ll Ill atkns-spirit. Some ll lllllllllllllllIllll '-llllllllllIlIIIll lllllIllllll llllIlIlll ' llll '-ll think being a cheer- leader is easy and fun. This is not al- ways true. The cheerleaders at RHS had their hands full. The football cheer- leaders hosted a breakfast for the football players on the morning of Homecoming. They cooked and served egg casserole, or- ll Ill 'P if-V ange juice, muliins, .- .--- I.. and milk. And the -I 5 basketball Bild wrestling cheer- leaders also stuck llllllllllh- llll ll llllllllllllll-- llll Wm, men guys ll llllllllllllllllllllummhmM,mdll ll 'lll!llllllllllllum. ll The cheerleaders, --- along with cheering -- at games, had to .- I provide spirit and I encouragement. They made posters for players and helped the crowd get into the sporting event. Th a nks to th e N :.f:t,t Il ll ll ll ll ll ill ll III ll cheerleaders, spirit always filled the air. if-all W, Ill ll u.g1fwe, llllllllllllll llliiugs lllllnllllllll llllllllllngg lllllllllllllll IlllllllllllllluJlllBlllllIllll B2lllllllllllllllllllllllllll 5 lllllllnsiggllll- lnlllllul lnnnrs--- lIlllllll lllllllll lllllllll lllllllll 'llllllll llllllll Illlllll fllllllll llllllll g sllllllll gs llllllll Q llllllll bg--dlllllll TL--illllllIllllllllI I alllllIlllllllIllllllllIlll lllllllllllllllllllllllmmlmil Riverdale Opponent 1 United Township 14 2 Alleman 54 2 Alleman 10 7 Knoxville 2 12 Princeton 0 Monmouth 3 Monmouth 4 Rock Falls 2 Geneseo 4 Moline 4 Moline 5 Rock Island 11 United Township 1 Rock Island 5 Morrison 5 Morrison 7 Alleman 5 Abingdon IO Morrison ' 'Y lx 5 4 Q Xie 4 if pn V 351 J WZ V. 584: S , 1, 2 F315 C WHA.. ILVQT' T SL' ff if :ffm . 4. ff! 4- . L , I' A in .Q1g,f.. :i.,,gi.,zf W. y. 1 ,,.. K 5 A ' . A ' ' Q5 .r Y 6 gf ' .ff 4 t . , was? , C ialff . 7 my . -va Q mv. 1 71 ff it s . 'M , Q , ij, A 5 5 Q .rrifjgr .. as 65 I K Sy .H 1 rv-1+ ' 4' 'E Vi 1.1414 ' af ,l ng, if T' I 4,2 I A A , i if gl' fi. we 1041.4 ,mv , 5. 1' ' 1.1 t igmdi .i PU ., I. A v , 4 ,p iff 'I K .-1 ' mn 9 vi Muff NJ E if' i 2 W' kr I K T f' ,S A- .. fm X, . .4 ' all 'J' V. Q M . , s -f X Q , ,- if: W V, ' 4 Y I E - .af S., Opposite Page: Pic. I - J. Todd practices hitting. Pic. 2 - T. Wallace returns aher a stealing attempt. Pic. 5 - L. Pilon tries to steal. Fic. 4 - Coach Slothower waits for the call. M, Heidlinger, J. McCooley, B. Fincher, L, Pilon, D. Delxleve, T. Smith, C. Kesphol, manager D. Smith. Middle Row - B, Hugart, F. O'lYeal, S. Rogers, D. Vermulen, J. Schoondyke. J. Todd, F. Vandiver, Back Row - Coach Meyers, C. Davis, J, Boardman, S. Nyboer, M. Oppendike, T. Lonergan, T. Wallace, B, Hanna, B. Saddoris, Coach Slothower, Absent- D. Beale, B. DeDecker. P. Webster, J. Carlile, and T. Garcia. Pic. 5 - They wait in the dugout for their turn to bat. This Page: Pic. I - P. O'lYeal swings for a base hit. Pic, 2 - Front - KL to Rl v This year's Academic Bowl team was totally tubular . They were surfing on the wave of knowledge. First-year coach Mr. Golby led a veteran group of academic bowlers to several exciting victories. Mr. Golby had some strong moving words on this as Academic Bowl coach, The rewards are too monumental to even describe. Each practice and each meet added a new dimension to my life. l'll never be the same. Way to go bowlers!!! T M331 l . Sk if fig? as 'Z - , if Q ' 4' gtg, ii Y' ' , fl 'F 4 1 'tc 4 tfi g if 4 t 42 X' N 2 it F TQ? p 4 f V l K . 'X X11- '45, -nil cg,-,, -UQ.. X if , bw! sw -um 'Qs -v---...,,.,,-T annum Amanda Butterfeild, Chris Hedeen, Pam Behm, and Gary Searl all went on the exciting and educational trip to Washington, D. C. To make this trip these students worked four times at the concession stand and also put in twenty to thirty hours at Sandstroms, stuffing envelopes, to raise money. With the money from the school and their own money, they were on their way. Besides the usual sightseeing, they also met with Senators, and Representatives and other heads of department, plus they observed the U.S. Congress in action. With no big problems, it was really a fun trip. Opposite page: Pic. 1 - Riverdale's aggressive game tactics. Pic. 2 - H.S. Bowl work concessions. Fic. .5 - Group members: Row 1 - B. DeDecker. Row2 - E. Nelson, P. Websten T. Wallace, M. Heidlinger, and C. Kespohl. Row .5 - P. Vandiven T. Jobe, R. Green, and L. Barr. Absent - S. Fidlar, T. Polfliet, and A. Carter. Pic. 4 - Casey buzzes in to answer. Pic. 5 - Mr. Golby gives questions. Pic. 6 - Members at practice. This Page: Pic. 1 - Mr. Parker, advisor. Pic. 2 - A. Butterfield, G. Searl, C. Heeden, and P. Behm in front of the capitol. Pic. 5 - A meeting for students interested. Pic. 4 - Ready for flight on TWA. 1 09 MW ' fa ,yff Qi? f Z f Z . fi if 3 .tri mf, at Q .AJ X va Pic. 1 - H. llfland reciting her verses. Pic. 2 - A. Swank and A. McConnell performing a fight in their D.A. Pic. .5 - M. Caparula recieving an award for D.l. Pic. 4 - K. Heidlinger in part of her comedy act. Pic. 5 - Speech team members: front - S. Palmer, K.Kern H. Ilfland, middle- J. Tapscott, D. Gephart, A. Swank, back - A. Paxton, and K. Neidlingen Absent S. Fidlar. Pic. 6 - J. Tapscott and B. DeDecker in their H.D.A. Pic. 7 - D. Gephart accepted her trophy for extempt. Fic. 8 - M. Capamla in D. I. 110 f digg if A gk SPEECH TEAM f ,W f .. .mf if M. .V .,., . f , .... . . .. . l7'UfA?f . .. f 1.24. gf QW 4 1' W2 if X 2 QW? , . , t..t f-,ay PIE W FACES ? ,f l Pic. 1 - A. Swank giving a news report on radio. Pic. 2 - T. Jobe for radio. Pic. 5 - Group Speech Team Members - Front: T. Geiger, H. lffland, K. VanLerberghe. .. Back: A. Fosten B. Saddoris, G. Larson. Pic. 4 - A. Paxton reading one of their stories for prose. Pic. 5 - K. Pleidlinger placing 4th for Regionals. Pic. 6 - Group Speech in To Know a Fly . garri .ff , XM t,. . xy 5 , 2 3 'he speech team made a sorrowful goodbye to Mrs. Riewerts this year. Since 1978 she has been Riverdale's eech team coach. She had some parting words on this year's performance and her years as Head Speech oach. l il was pleased with the perfonnances this yean especially considering the inexperience of the team. As for ny feelings about coaching, I 'm sure I 'll miss the studentfcoach relationship, but l'll still be involved with the tudents since I will continue to direct the play. Sven with the small team this yeah three people placed high enough at regionals to advance on to sectionals. Iris Neidlinger, Mike Caparula, and Dawn Gephart all went to sectionalsf this was quite a feat considering this was their first year. Tony Jobe was involved in the radio event this yeah and was also able to prove his worth with a third place finish at Regionals. mother part of the speech competition included the Group Speech Interpretation. This year's performance ras taken from a book by Vincent G. Dethier called To Knowa Fly . The piece was presented as if they were elling a story to the audience. This team was also new to the event and unfortunately did not advance to iectionals with a seventh place finish. g gg Things 111 OFFICE WORKERS Above Left Pic. - 1st Semester Office Workers - Front row.- M. Lanning, li. Milam, S. Tanner, D, DelYeve, and J. Tapscott. Second Rom D. DeCap, V. McClairre, S. Arnold, T. Seams, and B. Brown. Back Row: M. Neidlingen S. Peterson, S. Brandt, C. Jones, and T. Cadogan. Above Right Pic. - 2nd Semester Office Workers - Front Row: M. Griffin, S. Heinsen, S. Leighty, row: M. Lanning, S. Absent - T. Wilkens, J. Werner, B. Tilman, K. DelYeve. M. Pleidlinger, and R. Kessler: Back Tanner, V. McClaine. Tapscott, rf. Gatz, k. Kerr, B. Saddoris, D. S. Brandt, D. DeCap, and H. Benson. Right Pic. - 2nd semester office workers help put together the program of studies. Below Left Pic. - Chris decorates the office. Below Right Pic. - Stacey picks up attendance slips. Office workers are 'gophers . The office workers are students who run errands and do odd jobs for the principals, Mrs. Palmen and Mrs Fiems. A typical day for an olfice worker consists of picking up attendance slips, taking around blue sheets for absent students, delivering messages to students from the office, changing the sign out front, and possibly doing any odd jobs in the office such as making posters or folding programs for sporting events. As one can see the office worker is someone who does a lot of work that sometimes 112 Things goes unnoticed. E 4 mmwwrswvwzrwf I AIYCE A D LIBRARY Guidance and Library workers also caught a new wave this year. They were added to the eligibility list, which meant that they had to maintain their grades if they wanted to help out in guidance oHice or the library. Guidance workers helped Mrs. Mitton, Mrs. Ragston, and Mr. Bodine by run- ning various errands, finding stu- dents, and also doing odd jobs. Library workers are students who helped Mrs. DeCap and Mrs. Traylor with various jobs in the library. The students checked out books, placed retumed books back on the shelves, made copies of things for other stu- dents, and various other jobs that Mrs. DeCap or Mrs. Traylor found for them to do. Top: 1st Semester Guidance Office Workers: Leli to Right - Bottom: S. Fidlar, S. Tanner, S. DeBlieck, J. Bergland, A. Butterfield. Top: P. Vandiver, A. Foster, T. Geiger, R. Carter, D. Zo- brist. Middle: 2nd Semester Guidance Office Workers: Leli to Right, P. Vandiver, J. Bergland, T . Geiger, A. Butterfield, T . Pollliet. S. DeBlieck, A. Foster. Bottom: 2nd Semester Library Work- ers: Left to Right: D. Plavak, A. Carter, R. Kessler, K, Craigmiles, K. Palmer. Bottom Right: 1st Semester Library Workers: Lett to Right - A. Carter, M. Sage, P. Dhooge. Top: B. Saddoris, and D. VanPaemeI. gg. wx v' i 'as' F LIFE PKESER VERS The RHS peer tutors are a group of students selected by teachers to help other students in areas where they have trouble. The tutors are assigned to a student by Mr. Bodine who has been in charge of the tutor program for eleven years. Peer tutors are like life presenfers. They help keep students afloat, saving them from the wrath of both their teachers and parents. lf not for the peer tutors the students might sink. 114 Things . 0 it . v 4 Hp. .,., . t.,,, ,W ,,l, ...,.,, ,l,, ,Q .1 A 555 . . .Mt . f..,m.f f-f- mm. Group pic.: Front left - right - A. Carter, K. VanLerberghe, V. McClain, T Polfliet, M. Lanning, A. Butterfield, and S. Heinsen. Back left - right - S Bull, J. Bohnert, E. Hostens, D. Legler, R. Thompson, M. Pleidlinger, P Vandiver, and D, DelYeve. Absent - K. Milam, A. Paxton, and S. Fidlar. Left Pic.: David explains a Pre-Calc Problem. Above Pic.: Steph helps T10 L HO OK SOCIETY NHS, what is it? NHS stands for National Honor Society, which is a group of students who exhibit special qualities which made them eligible to be a member of NHS. To be considered for membership to Riverdale 's National Honor Society, a student must be either a sophomore, junior, or senior, maintain a grade point average of at least 5.5, and they must also exhibit the qualities of senfice, scholarship, leadership and character. The members of NHS are A. Butterfield, B. DeDecker, D. DeNeve, S. Fidlar, A. Foster, M. Neidlinger, S. Peterson, T. Polfliet, T. Seams, R. Thompson, P. Vandiver, T. Wallace and Miss Thomas, advisor. New inductees for 1985-1987 are K. Craigmiles, J. Spencer, S. Amold, D. McOlgan, A. Carter, S. DeBlieck, S. Heinsen, C. Jones, K. Kerr, V. McCIaine and K. Milam. Top Pic.- NHS old members and Miss Thomas. Middle Pic.- NHS new members. Bottom Left Pic.- Tricia giving a speech on scholarships. Bottom Right Pic.- Sue lighting the main candle. Things 115 5 FF PL FOR THE FUTURE f. fkys 'x -- .4 FFA Members include: Front Row - S. Vincent, B. Sprouse, R. Kesslen B. Allison, B. Klinge, B. McCormick. Middle Row- L. Sprouse, T. Kernen D. Plavak, A. Holstlam E. McClure, D. Seams, R. Huslander, A. Carter. Back Row - J. Martin, J. Stahlen S. A 9U9Sf SDC-akef talks about WBC' i ' McClure, J. Franks, J. Stahl, M. Killinger. ' ' f0f5- A very active club in RHS 's wave was it Q FFA. They were very involved in 3 . school and community projects. One F f of the biggest projects they did was plant trees and shrubs at the Jr. High. They also put putty in landscape rail- road ties and attach ed tree bands. 1 Moneymakers included working in the 1 Q5 concession stand for games. At the s g boys' basketball Sectionals, they di- rected tralfic in the parking lot. A hog roast was held on May 15th, and they had over 200 people attend. The FFA banquet held in April ended the year on a high note. Many awards were given. one of line Pfgudest moments Was FFA members serve the public at the annual hogroast. when Bnan Klrnge was accepted to National and State FFA chorus. ,. f kr s Beef . , . .,...i.., L....i.. Horse ,g if Feedmfa f: My QW, ' F wr. .rr .rr..r Sp Swgf731iwfBf rIahF.S5ff.v' Sf A Sta ' ' ' Q swf Qlffi figa yisgsslef Some visiting FFA officers pose for a W FFA members plant bushes Faure with Mr Defa W 1gmf,.f.yfi F F J at the Jr. mgn. P- - U - . Wifi?- 2 SV 4' y t ' CLUB F CAIS! 1 1 Some of the French Club Members enjoy the French food made by the French students. n 1' - f:f :f :1 f:fV?3' Qiiil. Q Z . . X .. 1insurun Iii: alklililililllkli 1 I, i A ' lfammg 5 .,- ccce 1 A A J A .gcc r11 e is . c qqgni rg ti . If . A V FFFA J Q ' XX' rv ff HP ' ug 7. .Tv , I -Q--1-we In I 8 E Some of the French decorations. Q. Q French Club didn 't quite catch the wa ve this year. Madame Peas- ley, the advisor, said the reason for this was because the students involved in French Club were too busy with jobs or sports. Even though, a trip to Chicago was taken to see a French play. The play was perfonned in both French and English. The mem- bers who were able to go enjoyed the trip. French Club Members include: Front Row - S. Arnold, D. McOlgan, T. Laleman. Second Row - C. Fouts, A. Foster, J. Decker, J, Tapscott, A. Paxton, R. Rohs, C. State. Third Row - J. Wilbur, D. DelYeve, J, DeTombe, A. Johnson, D. Legler. Back Row - C. Searl, P. Webster, and E. Holmquist. Things 117 The key word for SADD this year was involvement, Along with their two sponsors, Mrs. Weaver and Mrs. Bodine, they had a lot of fun. The group played football and softball in the fall, and their annual SADD volleyball followed when it started to get cold. At homecoming they handed out promotional handouts, and in December they held a dance. There was also a SADD pizza party at the close of volleyball, In March there was a basketball game between the faculty and some of the students in SADD. The SADD Regular Guys HAMsters represented the SADD team. They included: P. Benito Vandiver, T. Wally Wallace, C. Spuder Kespohl, M. Greasy Pleidlinger, J. Abdul McCooley, P. '1lebby Webster, and B. Cushy DeDecker. The Fabulous Faculty included: J. Meadowlark Bell, W. Larry Bird Brinkmeier, R. Dunkit Defauw, Marvelous M, Golby, R. Half Pint Hamilton, S. Dr. J Hunter, Mighty M. liopriva, G. Slammit Meyer, P. 'AlleyOop Parker, D. Mr. Rebound Robertson, Dr Air Jordan Rucker, and D. Big D Thomsen. The Blind referees were A. VanLerberghe and D. Carlson. The faculty won 66-60. Some of the SADD members have been involved with Project IIYTOUCH llllinois Network To Organize the Understanding of Community Health! and will be helped to formulate programs to present to the elementary kids. All of these activities went on while they tried to persuade students not to drink and drive. They signed parentfstudent contracts, stating that the parents would pick up the student with no questions asked until the next day. This also worked the other way around with the student picking up the parent. All in all, SADD was an impressive and growing force at R,l1.S. 118 OLVEMEIY T SURFACES . H 'Z C . . -A - .C .,.2ifi . ..1... nl Sz i .www-W.-M, .f,.- W- ,A-f 5 Wk PISADD FOR8614 D87 ,JJ f M1 A! 2 Pic. 1 - The S.A.D.D. basketball team. Pic. 2 v Teachers and students play ball for S.A.D.D. Pic. 5 - The S.A.D.D. Officers: P. Vandiven Vice - President: V. McClaine, President' M. Lanning, SecfTres.,' T. Laleman, publicity. Pic. 4 - Mr. Brown, Mrs. Weaver, and Mr. Brinkmeier play for the faculty volleyball team. Pic. 5 - The '86 - '87 S.A.D.D. members. Pic. 6 - Darrin goes up for a block. Fic. 7 - ls this really the ref? Pic. 8 - S.A.D.D. members playing softball. Pic. 9 - A game of touch football. Things 1 19 CA TCH THE SPIRIT The driving force behind pep club was Mr. Apicella and the various cheerleading squads. Pep club started with a great deal of enthusiasm and a large portion of the student body was active, howeven after volleyball and football ended the pep club support suddenly diminished also. Mr. Apicella said, l tried to form an executive committee to work on removing this apathy but it didn 't work. He also stated, l feel one of the major reasons for the decline of school spirit during basketball and wrestling seasons has to be the few seniors that were involved with these sports. The student body always follows the lead of the senior class. Since the seniors weren 't supporting their own classmates, the rest of the school didn 't either. Pep Club sponsored two contests this year. One of which was a T-shirt design contest. Contestants were to come up with creative ideas for a Pep Club T-shirt. The winning idea was, Catch the Spirit, created by Sandy Panfin. The other contest was the name the new ram contest. However a name was never chosen. Very Top - Sandy decorates the lobby for homecoming. Middle Leli - Mr. Apicella, Pep Club sponsor. Lett - Spirit posters from Mr. Apicella and the Pep Club to RHS athletes. 1 I I 3 120 Things xi .. M fun-nnunmunnnoumv - 4m-nn--ms-wm--mv- -nh -W- x.f'vi ' 9 We :tg --yt .egg .. Q Va. li ,. . . f.,,..:u, .3 , . -f U ff' .i H , -. K. L. W uuygu' M 1 1 A . i Z 1 IHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII llll:: Qiimlpfswfdi ssssss ' fi' A K A :::::: I QQ P fy :::::: 1'Qf.Q - j 3 -- llllliluunuunnn The RHS Student Council had a busy year this lHllIHllHHlllHls 1 1 I 5 - Student Council for 1986-87: IL-Rl First Row - S. Heinsen, A. ' terfield, P. Vandiver, and D. Smith. Second Row - S. Arnold, J. Boh- - E, L. VanLerberghe, C. Schutts, A. Paxton, and C. Hoeschele. Third - v- C. Marx. T. Seams, T. Laleman, R. Thompson, T. Wright, T , Wilkens, 'Adv. Mrs. Ragston. Fourth Row - B. Love, K. Arnold, S. DeBlieck, T. ' we, M. Heidlinger, and S. Peterson. 5. 2 5- 3 F -..., Ei year. They not only held the annual blood drive and sponsored various dances and spring fever week as usual: the Student Council started two new activities this year. They held a food drive to help needy families in the community and they also started a Ram Pride award which is awarded to students, faculty, staff and community members by others for their out- standing pride in the community. The Student Council olficers are Pres. Amanda Butterfield, Vice Pres. Steph Heinsen, Sec. fTreas. Dana Smith, and Parlimentarian Phil Vandiver. Amanda has been a district student council officer for the past two years for the Blackhawk Associ- ation of Student Councils. The RHS student council members ha ve been ac- tive in various district activities for the past two years and they sponsored the lirst annual hospital- ity night for various student councils in the area. The night included becoming acquainted with stu- dents from other schools. Everyone ate pizza, played games, and leamed what a student council member is to everyone. H K g, . ,QW .. . . . ls 3 is A- . i.., -if ..g:r':,s,is ,Q Y S .5 my .. ff' gggg K K Vim - is A .sr - . 55 1. --'-- W - L., .. is . , f gg ' .. , is 1 sss. Q . - - ' ..., . Q 'k ' ,W , I Pic. 1 - Student Council helps brighten Sweetheart Day. Pic. 2 - Representatives ' from other schools enjoy student council 's Hospitality Night. Pic. 4 - B. Fincher - and other students donate some blood for a worthwhile cause. D..lQ..Il ' fd '-Q. I MN'-N EE .M i if we 1 I I I if NR, thnx Q Z1- is S K 5 it X A Pic. 1 - B. DeDecker displays his outfit for Hats and Shades day. Pic. 2 - B. Henning shows off his shirt for Beverage Day. Pic. 5 - C. Marx de- cided on her Coca-Cola shirt for Beverage Day. Pic. 4 - Spuds McKenzie was also around for Beverage Day. .- N Q uw 4199 N l tliiiiilililllillly Fin H I K ie E 'rl-I I f ' , 2- , . 4: ,,f 1 J 9,44 , W - he 1 - :if ft. X I Pic. 1 ' S. Arnold, F. Vandiver, and D. Smith provide assistance to parents at conferences. Pic. 2 - Student council members prepare for Homecoming. Pic. .3 - S. DeBlieck and A. Butterfield prepare food baskets for area food pantries. Pic. 4 - Student Council members get ready for Valentines Day. Q N' i F9 YN Things 125 'J Y Banquets were a big part ofthe year for athletes as well as for other extra-cunicular participants. After a hard season of play or perfomfiance, they all came back for food, a few laughs, and awards. The track teams held a picnic banquet at the be- ginning ofthe school year to celebrate the 1985-86 season. The football team held the first banquet of the 1986-87 season. The volleyball team came home from Regionals to yet another banquet. And for the first time the boys' and girls' basketball teams, plus the boys' basketball cheerleaders, held their banquets together. This meant more food, more laughs, and more awards. The wres- tlers held their annual banquet the week after the basketball teams. Both the wrestlers and the wres- tling cheerleaders were present. FFA held a banquet to honor their livestock judges and other paricipants. The Fine Arts banquet finished the year covering the Speech Team, Band, Choin the Plays, and Group Speech. They received awards for their par- ticipation throughout the year. FOOTBALL VOLLE YBALL TRACK BASKETBALL FINE ARTS FFA WRES TLIH G BASEBALL Pic. 1 - T. Laleman accepts an award from Mrs. Tadlock at the voleyball banquet. Pic. 2 - Coach Kopriva and Coach Rogiers hand out trophies. Pic. .5 - Mr. Meyer congratulates an award winner. Fic. 4 - The varsity football team was acknowledged. Pic. 5 - Time to eat. Pic. 6 - Joking around in between the food and awards. Pic. 7 - The trophies await the beginning of the awards ceremony. Pic. 8 - The freshmen are acknowledged. 124 4 7 T' if Af 4 3.7 ' F ',Z..'i3W..-J W MQ? 3 e i H it V fi V. 56? ggrsf' as sf wt it 1 Ps Ewa 3 ft 'UI R115 Athletes were surprised this year when they retumed to school after summer break to find new uniforms. Uniforms were purchased for the boys and girls basketball teams, the volleyball teams, the wrestlers, and the girls track team. For the cheerleaders, new uniforms were purchased and will be used for all sports, and will be used year after year. Besides the athletes, the marching band received new unifomzs and the choir received new robes for public pelfomzances. The unifonns were purchased from Forest Heights School District. UIYIFORMS AT RHS Things 12 7 ki ASSEMBLIES Assemblies at Riverdale brought a new wa ve to the monotonous life of being a student. The various assem- blies have included not only students, but faculty, staff and also members of the community. Most people, when they hear the word assembly, think of pep assemblies. Ri- verdale has had its share of pep as- semblies covering all sports, howev- en there have also been many non- pep assemblies. These assemblies have covered such things as a SADD assembly on selfrespect, a Legs as- sembly honoring the best legs in the school, and there have also been many Ram Pride assemblies honoring faculty, staff students, and members ofthe community for helping to better the school atmosphere and pride. Pic. 1 - The wrestling cheerleaders do a routine. Pic. 2 - Mr, Defauwspeaks to the student body. Pic. 5 - S. Leighty makes a breakthrough. Pic, 4 - S. Davidson receives a hearty handshake from Mr. Defauw, Pic. 5 - The no-named ram. Pic. 6 - S. Bull, B. Hartson, and K. Arnold present a trophy to Mr. Defauw. BEHI D THE SCENES Let's give the behind the scenes people the credit they deserve. When the play is over and the curtains close, who gets the applause and cheer? The cast does. But, what about the lights people, the stage construction crew, the sound directors, the publicity crew, and the make up artists? They did just as much to make this year's play a success. They did a fine job and all deserve a round of applause. Lett Top - R. Mitton builds a set. Left Middle - J. Carter acyusting the sound. Lett Bottom - M. Hanington paints a set. Right Top - E. Hostens waits for her cue. Right Bottom - B. Saddons sorts out hats. MATc11MA1fER MATCHMAKER - - MAKE ME A MATCH? This page: Pic. 1- K. VanLerberghe and J. T apscott decorate hats at Mrs. MalIoy's. Pic. 2- G. Larson, M. Thornbloom, K. VanLerberghe, B. DeDecker, and M. Heidlinger enjoy a nice meal as J. Tapscott looks in on the other party, Pic.5- A. Foster discusses love with S. Parvin, Pic 4-J. Tapscott disguises M. Heidlinger. Pic. 5- M. Thornbloom discovers M. Heidlinger and B. DeDecker. Pic. 6- Marcie woos Guy. Pic. 7- I1. lflland gives G. Larson a close shave, Pic. 8- Matt and Brian talk it over. Opposite 'W W page: Pic. 1- mm WON Amy A entertains 'N 512 DQ niece sf ' K Brian and Matt. Pic. 2- P. Vandiver proposes to K. Kerr. Pic, 5- J. Strand and S. Peterson taking orders. Pic. 4- C, Kespohl and M. Caparula play poker to pass time. 128 1 I Z i... E L ' 4-L HE ' X Imagine tum of the century New York, ladies in long dresses, guys in suits and bow ties. Then picture a cantankerous old man with a good business and without a good wife. What he needs is a matchmaker. That was the plot of this year's fall play production, The Matchmaker . Dolly Levi, the matchmaken was played by Marcie Thombloom, and her client Mr. Horace Vandergelder was portrayed by Guy Larson. Other characters included were: Ambrose Kemper- Phil Vandiven Joan Scanlon- Heidi lfi'land,' Gertrude- Shelley Palmen Comelius Hackl- Matt Neidlingen' Ermengarde- Kim Kem Malachi Stack- Casey Kespohlf Bamaby Tucker- Brian DeDeckeL' Mrs. Molloy- Jennifer Tapscott: Minnie Fay- Kim VanLerberghe,' Cabman- Mike Caparula: Michele- Suzanne Fetersonf Lisa- Jenny Strand,- Miss Flora VanHuysen- Amy Fosten' Cook- Sandy Panfin: Musician- Mike Caparula. The production was directed by Mrs. Riewerts, English teacher. 129 This page: Pie 1. Q lst Place winner T. Geiger. Pie. 2 - J. Sehoonclylwes and T. Wallaces whistling stomachs. Pie. 5 - 5rr1 Place winner O. Larson. Pie. 4 - Revenge of Funky Phil. Fic, 5 - 2nd Place winner D, llegwoocl. Opposite Page: Pie. I - Wheel orfeivcf-dale. Pic. 2 4 5rd Place winners 5rd hour speech class. Fic 5. - Singer A. Hnlstlaw. Pic. 4 - Singer C. Jones. Pic 5 - Golda Black. 150 'll.1 5 if , ,Q X ff l 1 5 4 if .,, A if ee X,3kl, mfg, .eeU..e , ,W . ,QM V. . f wa sf: f - Je -. A LATE NIGH1 ,f i ,sf aw -35: N 5 is X .W ,fa-WM,,, .,..q. tu, HRHS ui M'MMA,.,,..-Q-- f 1 -R 'fall' Kwai 'aff' 1? 'lun From Port Byron where the corn stalks grow like hairs on a snail s chest it s Late Night with David Letterman T omght there will be many great acts and a visit from Mrs Traylors book mobile And now the man who was once a deeyay known as Funky Phil DA VID L E T T E R MA Ninn Late Night with David Lettemian was the theme of this years talent show The speech class and Guy Larson tied for Third Place Donna Hegwood took Second And First Place went to T ricla Geiger The other singing acts were Corey Jones And Alice Holtslaw Also The Kelly Hughes Band and Riverdale s blues men got together to form the Chocolate Skunk Band The hosts of the whole affair were Phil Vandlver posing as David Letterman and Matt Pleldlinger as Paul Schaffer. During the show Jim McCooley Casey Kespohl Tom Bussert and Mr. Golby discussed their wrestling match Mrs Traylor also reviewed new books in the library The teachers did their version of Wheel of Fortune , featuring Mr. Oltman skating around in a dress and turning letters, posing as Vanna White and Mr. Golby as Fat Sayjerk. This year's show was one of the best and was very entertaining. STANDING R00 C O LY Broadway, movies, vaudeville- these were the themes presented in this year's spring production. S.R.O. lStanding Room Onlyl did double duty as the spring concert and the spring musical. The show was a musical review involving both the band and the choir. Several dilferences were noted in this years production. First of all, it was presented only one evening instead of the customary three perfomances. The production was also a class project rather than an extra-curricular. This meant practice time during class. Last, the perfonnance was free. Mrs Vamer, choir directon and Mr. Slothower, band director combined forces to present another successful spring production. MAY 14, 1987 A. Staken and T. Katzenberger sing and dance. G. Larson and A. Brooks say their lines Cast- A. Brooks, T. Katzenberger, G. Larson, S. Mabeus, L. Smith, A. Staken, A. Holstlaw, C. Jones, B. Brown, P. Nicewannen A. Foster, J. Somers, B. Klinge, D. Moyen R. Kessler, T. McGinnis, M. Spencen C. Edmunds, T. Taylon M. Brown, T. Geiger, S. Taulbee, D. VanPaemel, M. Martin, C. Marx, B. Fincher, C. Hoeschele, B.J. Pruett, S. Rickey, R. Wilkens, D. Seams. Crew - D. Seams, K. Palmen S. Palmer, B. Saddoris. 152 Things 'Nei LEGS, LEGS, LEGS The 5th Annual Legs Contest was held in March. This year's program may have been the last, because of changes in the yearbook scheduling. This fact did not stop this year's contest from being a good one. A total of twelve contestants were in the running. They included: J. Spencer, T. Laleman, K. Palmer, P. Webster, P. Vandiver, B. Love, N. Tannen K. VanLerberghe, B. Saddoris, S. Leighty, K. Hughes, and Mr. Thomsen. At the assembly Stacy Leighty was named Queen and Kelly Hughes was named King. A lot of fun was generated in the contest and a total of 597.05 was raised to help pay for the color pages in this yearbook. i' of 46 I' ..,, Q 3 Pic. 2 - Legs contestants a of the wm- G Pic, 1 - K. Ha hesba-196 win was anfgunced. ners. is .4-A-www S i i 'i..,. H Pic. 5 - Woody their money in. decide - it ,... ,L Pic. 4 - Take a look at thesexlegs. X,.,. Things 1.3.3 EE i , f .I f , inf! ' fl , w.,,gW 1 a 'M N Robert, Chuck, and Shelley enjoy watching a fiddler. Jodi, Trisha, and Sandy take time out to eat. The tradition of the annual Fine Arts trip was once again a successful venture. The main goal of the trip was to see the showing of Neil Simon 's comedy Bi- loxi Blues. Besides watching this very enjoyable play, fun was also found in the streets of Chicago before the showing. The day started at the Art Institute. Some chose to go shopping, while others chose to enrich their cultural experience inside the Art Institute. Others enjoyed the city of Chicago 's transportation modes, including subway rides and taxi cab excursions. The tallest building in the world, the Sears Tower, provided en- 154 Robert Henson takes a little nap. tertainment to the onlookers watching the city bel them. Biloxi Blues was a story of life in an army camp Mississippi during World War ll. The major change in this year's trip was the ti schedule. Usually the students attended an eveni perfom1ance which meant retuming home at 2: A.M. This year, Mrs. Riewerts, the coordinator sele ed an altemoon performance with a retum ho time of 8:50 P.M. Jeff H. entertains himself at McDonald. RHS BAIYDSTAH SM! .. tg 4 -- X -X:5. QR... . X as s S X - -' f K A .gtg Q, - g Students sit and chat waiting for the music to start. x :fr-elif. . -sf 1 - - an.. A 1 tttt vf X N X tw N N 3 .X bis' l ' - C . .C at I iMorp King - K. Arnold and Queen - K, Seams, along with their court,' E. Allen, S. Schilliinger, J, Barr, A F Students seemed to enjoy themselves at one of the S.A.D.D, and K. Hegwood. A 'Ita '-A fx., The girls seem to be enjoying themselves, even without male partners. n t 'nr d8l'lCeS. , e FI T Students let loose and enjoyed dances this year. Two dances were formal- Prom and Homecoming. The rest of the dances were the yearbook dance, Pep club dances, a SADD dance, and student council dances. Prom and Homecoming had live bands while most of the other dances had music selections presented by our own resident D.J., Funky Phil fPhil Vandiverl. Homecoming was decorated with movie posters ofthe eighties and From was splashed with rainbows. Yearbook plastered old RHS pictures all over the walls for students to enjoy and take home at the end ofthe dance. The ever-popular Morp decorations made the gym look like a house that had been tee-peed and trashed. Attendance was up this year and it made more successful dances. 155 ffgwfa- lx wx W ff, f, L 421 :Tv K ff -W ' '17 - QQ, k VV-2 M, xr f-Wbibwy .W x I , if Wifi 333: W ., 1 bi 7' .f44msfW ,mi gg., .,41,,g gg, PROM 1.987 f ...- W f ' A 'if k P, V K, W , Q W ., ' if W f 'Q 5 2 1' f 4 M K . you-1 1.56 F ' 1 R A' 1 I U1 1 i Akk.k .w if , 'if ' 1 Q R N K . JN Q 1 X mv 55 SW 14 H, 3 'Sf -AJ, .1 ' E, jfxv A 5 I S If I iw , Y' . ,- f 1? . . - 2 fv 'R f Q 1, 1' 4 I' L.. , V 44 sf? Hunan, pm-uufm M Wiiiihils. N Q :',,.,..:, . 1 4: ' Q ,X X ' X' ., 1 ' ' fr Q X 4 Q 1 ,,,LL , - , L-1- SE - 2 s. ef' presented their academic awards. These included the before they left for summer On the moming of June 5, the underclassmen were top 10fHa of the classes and other awards not awarded to seniors. This was the finale vacation. UIYDERCLASS AW KDS U DERCLASS AW RD' Freshman English - H. Quinn, J. Carbee, C. Hoeschele Social Studies - M. Chapman, M. Falk Math - J. Carbee, E. Allen Sophomore English - E. Nelson, K. Wemer Social Studies - C. Schutts, K. Marske Math - D. DeHeve, J. Spencer Junior English - E. Strand, J. Verbeke Social Studies - T. Poltliet, M. Wisely Math - D. Legler, T. Follliet French I - J. Carbee Adv. French - D. Dehleve, D. Legler Shorthand I - M. Reding Shorthand II - T. Geiger Beginning Typing - T. Kemer, S. Davidson, M. Falk, H. Quinn Best Actor Award - G. Larson Best Actress Award - K. VanLerberghe Most Valuable Stalfer Award - Newspaper - B. Saddoris Most Valuable Stalfer Award - Yearbook - T. Seams Outstanding Joumalist Award Quad City Times - T. Seams, K. VanLerberghe Science: Sunfey of Science - J. Elder Life Science - B. Ceuvorst Biology - J. Carbee Chemistry - T. Pollliet Advanced Typing I - R. Rohs Accounting I - T. Polfliet Distinguished Vocational Students - R. Carten D. Zobrist Three Rivers Conference SchoIarfAthlete Certificates: S. Amold, J. Bohnert, C. Booe, K. Craigmiles. A. Foster, T. Geigen M. Griffin, C. Hoeschele, E. Holmquist, A. Jones, M. Lanning, D. Legler, T. Lonergan, K. Marske, C. Marx, S. Parvin, C. Schutts, J. Spencer, K. Turkal, K. Wemer. Perfect Attendance: Freshman - E. Allen, C. Andon, J. Elder, L. Letchfield, J. Riney, B. Wilden-nuth. Sophmores - D. DelYeve, C. Gall, K. Gatz, T. Millen J. Morris, K. Plewberg, M. Oppendike, J. Pettit, S. Seibert, B. Vicroy, T. Wriedt. Juniors - M. Larson, T. Moyer, T. Follliet, B. Reed, C. Searl. 140 tw ft. af.. -tg AM 15 is ,Mtg jig Saws.. 'A News E s....5it.,,.x' .ff me .Sei .ss .ily . p--Q 14 - -nl ' - Class Night was held on Tuesday, June 2, at 7:50 P.M. in the gymnasium. This was a senior recognition night. The junior marshalls, Tom Bussert and Tom Lonergan led the procession through the flowered arches. The flowered arches are a Riverdale tradition. Awards and scholarships were presented to the college bound as well as the vocational students. Science - M. Pleidlinger Advanced Typing I - S. Heinson Accounting I - R. Thompson Accounting ll - D. Del'leve Valedictorian Award - M. Heidlinger and T. Wallace Salutatorian Award - S. Fidlar Dekalb Award - B. Allison John Phillips Sousa Award - A. Carter and L. Barr Vocal Music Award - B. Fincher and A. Holstlaw Distinguished Vocational Students - B. Allison, C. Anders, D. Beale, R. Cabor, H, Davis, T. Jobe. C. Johnson, J. McCo0ley, T. Wallace. Most Valuable Staffer - Yearbook v C. Jones Outstanding Joumalist Award -QC. Times - C. Jones College Scholarship Awards: Illinois State Scholar Awards - A. Carten B. DeDecker, D. DelYeve. S. Fidlar, R. Green, K. Milam, M. Heidlinger, P Vandiver. T. Wallace. illinois Merit Scholars - A. Carter: D. DelYeve, S. Fidlar, T. Jobe, C. Jones, K. Milam, M. Heidlinger, S. Peterson, R. Thompson, T. Wallace. Presidential Academic Fitness Award - A. Carter, B. DeDecker, D. Del'leve, S. Fidlar, J. McCooley, K. Milam, M. Neidlinger, S. Peterson, R. Thompson, P. Vandiver, T. Wallace. Administrative Management Society Outstanding Business Student Award - D. Del'leve Individual Scholarships: General Assembly - D. Del'leve and T. Wallace Army Emergency Relief fund Scholarship - A. Carter Elks National Foundation Scholarship - M. Neidlinger and T. Wallace Rock Island County Farm Bureau Scholarship - A. Butterfield and S. DeBlieck Black Hawk College Achievement Scholarship for Basketball and Volleyball - S, Leighty Illinois Central College Academic Scholarship - K. Milam University of Illinois Children of Veterans Scholarship - M. Pleidlinger Augustana College Presidential Scholarship - S. Fidlar Robert E. Miller Scholarship - M. Pleidlinger firefighters Assoc, - A. Butterfield Hubert Daily Scholarship - C. Kespohl Hohenboken Memorial Scholarship - M. Pleidlinger PTA Scholarships - B. Allison and P. Vandiver Hyletta DeSplinter Scholarships - S. DeBlieck and S. Peterson Hollis and Anna Boardman Scholarship - S. Fidlar Home and Garden Scholarships - M. Pleidlinger and T. Jobe Army Reserve SchoIarfAthIete Awards - D. DelYeve and T. Wallace East Moline Junior Women 's Club Scholarship - S. Fidlar Black Hawk Foundation River City Rotary Scholarship - R. Thompsons Riverdale Teachers' Association Scholarship - S. Palmer Paul Klundt Memorial Scholarship - L. Barr Navy ROTC Scholarship - T. Wallace Scholar Athletes - C. Anders, A. Carter, B. DeDecker, D. DeIYeve. R. Green, S. Heinsen, C. Kespohl, J. McCooley, K. Milam. M. Pleidlinger, S. Peterson, R. Thompson, P. Vandiver, T. Wallace OuLstanding Ram Awardjban Dir'ks Memorial Scholarship - D. DelYeve Spirit AwardjCheerleader - M McClaine American Legion Awards - D. Del'leve, S. FidlaL R. Thompson, R Vandiver Lany Molitor Memorial Award - T. Geiger Perfect Attendance Awards - K. Clouse and R Vandiver 141 GRADUATIO ' I Row 1: KL to Rl- B. Benson, T. Baxtor, B, Brown, J. Bogguess, A, Butterfield, K. Brown, C. Casillas, R. Cabor, A. Carter, J. Burggrai B. Bowles, K. Clouse, M. Brown, D. Beale, J. Bergland, C. Anders. Row 2- A. Holstlauc R. Green, R. Haynes, B. Fincher, S. Fidlar, D, Del'leve, H. Davis, C. Day, J. Cox, S. DeBlieck, P, D'hooge, BJ. Elder, L. Goethals, T, Garcia, S. Heinsen. Row 5- D. Mink, K. Meyer, R. Lange, M McClaine, J. Johnson, S. Mabeus, T. Jobe, K. Klundt, R. Herrick, K. Kern K. Huges, S, Leighty, C, Johnson, W. Malmstrom, C. Kesphol. Row 4- T. Turkal, C. State, L, Smith, L. Sheldon, R. Scheti S. Peterson, J. Persons, J. Heilsen, M, Neidlinger, S. Palmer, J. Sachau, M. Sage, L. Staken, R. Thompson. Row 5- P. Vandiver, J, Schoondyke, T. Wallace, T. Winters, B. Plumb, J, Reichwein, A. Undemfood, R. Wilkens, D. VanPaemel, S. Taulbee, S. Tannen K. Milam, L. Barr. Row 6- C. Baken B. Allison, M. Ahli A. Youngs, B. VanLerberghe, R. Henson, J. Haskins, S. Vincent, B. Plicewanner, C. Watters. T. Moyen C. Jones, E. McClure. Absent-B. DeDecker, E. Stratton, T. DeWilfond, J. Somers 142 ww Place: Gymnasium Time: 8:00 P.M. Date: June 4, 1987 Colors: Scarletflvozy Flowen Rose Valedictozian: T. Wallace and M. Heidlinger Salutotian: S. Fidlar Top Right Pic.: T, Wallace - Vale- dictorian Middle Left Pic.: M. Neidlinger Valedictorian Middle Right Pic.: S. Fidlar - Sa lutorian g' ' ' : -tiff. TE j N f 1 vm.-r---1-.::,. . S I ,- - TIME TO CATCHA EW W VE s , .PN- Y -2 v 1 Zu M W A M wi ?f'3'y 5 A 42: hx 'm M V A if E A ' E ' n W . A , I J , ,fly . Y :If ' E ' an I ni 'KCI' 1 V ak I v' I,- , 5 Q 3 E EEEE I even A relt rllttr rrlt. tel. lltl absence to retum to of RHS' expenences lll I ltt A li.l,, A lrltt lllllt I tjit ? f1 , '1 same' ,,',, , . ',,, , .F,,.., ,,L, - ,,,, , . . , llllt I I llcl I I w Q x lll J ' Mt ':': I r r I tell, ltlt ,,ll llr. 1 gllwasfqsfewofcorfese , 1. and bafkgdttfrgftt :although thai ts, '. f If .V ' Vh,,V ' fi. ,. ,ii ,, did . I, errr. lrr, r lltl I I dai' . , ,,,, .,,,' different, zteptgecnngfrwtren pl to be, ,rlr huns around Qfad ,Their down bythe waten :,, .V in rel t ttitude to the dock and moved? teacher's lounge ihdanger. to find sometgooa at Riverdale, ' wasrrurls kid alone that night? one did not have to scrounge. li ,vtleitjtustjust be a stranger! ,,,, f.E?7'QgYQqI began: it was all new 'ftthet we teachers first came the students of the school year, it was the worst. was no help to me if Thestudents ran the school, ',,'l,' wiki-lstudent taught at Joliet before, 3 V' Riverdale just was not cool. ,Vgeiome kids thought I was cool, 'I ',, They even told me so, V I taught them things I'dg, i ed at school: :gy But the response was rather slow. The' year crept by ,- I was spent weekends away Neponset was the only place M, , ,,, from Walnut Street, ITU Pad'- to pack my things I U' fnot coming back. . vgoodbye to Riverdale d not shed a tean' car spun out on my way home about some fear. X we ,,c, , 'Ifswerved ttiihit an animal My car spttrggnear a bridge ,jyitttsurnmefsfrdays now in sight Luckily there was a ridge. and left so last lann my r taught I lived in Oeneseo then, another change I liked, The welcome wagon even came boy, was I psychedl The students were my favorite, I enjoyed both old and new, that someday I'd be dating some I did not have a cluel I gambled with soup, I had some fun The class of '86 were juniors then, and me they liked and that they wouidiadmit. About that time I bought a ring z My girlfriend taught nearby' to day that WI was here to stay- it would bei? Ile. I met the ultimatum too and she wore one half carat: the headaches that this ring did cause, I don 't have time to share It. Year number four was different My life was quite estranged- I still came back to Riverdale, Yet my life had really changed. The class of '87 was great: They liked The Sczrlet Letter but social life was miserable, ' I knew it must get better. Heponset seemed a lonely place 'l Some people wouldn 't wave: they liked the girl who'd wom the ring: The town was like a grave. My fomrer students took me out we went to Da venport I sold my tnrck, I bought a car I then looked like a real sport. Then I f 'ffflbiw at Q ,373 4 I lived in Marshall's river home I 'd skiied there times before they treated me like royalty, I could not ask for more. I mowed the yard- I painted at school, I swam and skiied for fun. All this helped me to realize My life had just begun! I liked being a janitor My cohort Tim did too: We 'd paint by day: trick Paige by night and other workers too, Year number five began so soon the time had just flown by. The students twice teepeed my house, they certainly weren 't shy, The river became a part of me, I'd come home alter school, and swim and watch the sunset too, each day was something new Marshall 's later rentedtheir house and we all had to rttovel ' I November brought thisdrastic change, I was just getting in thegroovel I did survive: ,V it I found a place to house sit tbr the year , At school I 2 to write fy They even ' And now d wnte, and ,ff They swear b my back, 1 But they kno at I try to find the skills whichkthey so lack. H i Althogggh, 'therefs more I want to do I love lttetkids I teach: Wyghyese five years at Riverdale It's them that I do reach. zvl awe Theyfve made me laugh, they've young ' i They're helping me feel great, and life is not so serious to the Class of '88. The year's not done, but I've made plans to go to graduate school. I 've got new goals: I can 't stagnate that's why I'm golng to school. I thlnk a girl awaits me there I do not know her name. I do knot know her eyes or goals, or if she'lI bring me Mme. I am excited bugdon 't feel slighted, It's you who've firade me whole, to leave, but not to leave my friends would be my highest goal. ' And so you know my story now AI the and the fun zz, heard A I Q plans for e but I missed the 5 .,,,, E 'fgriyfizjgi .ef B. f , , fe V X 3 5 , V W L23 MW, ,WM . M f at .. B aa 1 ' The Locker ls . . . - The high school student's home away from home. - Their own personal expression of thoughts and living styles. - A place to put their stuH '. The Locker Can Be . . . - Filled with detention slips to show the battle scars of many hours in the disciplinary correction program. - Strewn with pictures of hunks or bathing beauties to remind one of their fantasies. - A medicine chest filled with every thing from aspirin to contact solution. What female locker would be complete without various beauty improvers? Such as make-up, brushes, hair spray, and especially curling irons. A locker is something that is all yours lfor four yearsl. Things 145 P Mhlti M. 156, 145 Ahh? T. 10, 54, 7 Allen, E. 49, 51, 54, 94 Allison, B. 85, 145 Allison, T. 41, 90 Alonzo, R. 54 Anders, C. 92, 95, 145 Anderson, R. 85 Andon, C. 49 Angel, G. 41, 44 Armstrong, S. 41, 44, 54 Arnold, K. 15, 49, 99, 126 Amold, S. 54, 105, 112, 125 Baken C. 145 Baldwin, T. 11, 54, 55, 96, 97, 125 Ballard, C. 10, 94, 49 Ballard, E. 54, 86 Barben R. 41 Barn J. 49, 49, 50, 96, 97 Barn L. 19, 70, 85, 145 Baxter, T. 19, 24, 145 Bazon D. 41 Beale, D. 19, 85, 145 Beale. J. 50, 49 Beeth, J. 54 Behm, R 11, 54 Belouski, E. 41, 94 Benden li 49 Benson, B. 145 Benson, H. 41 Bergland, J. 19, 70, 104, 115, 126, 156, 145 Bielema, J. 54, 85 Bird, B. 49 Boardman,-J. 41, 94. 119 Boardman,f R. 84, 85 Bodine, Mr. 85 Bodine, Mrs. 5, 58 Bogguess,'J. 10, 145 BOHHCIT, J. 15, 40, 41, 46, 105, 104, 114 Booe. C. 41, 90, 105 Bowken T. J. 54, 57 Bowles, B. 19, 145 Brandt, S. 54, 112 Brinkmeier Mr. 95 Brooks, A. 49, 152 Brown, B. 19, 112, 145 Brown, K. 19 Brown, M. 9, 19. 145 Bull, Scott 41, 54, 126 Bull. Susan 41, 90, 105, 104, 114 Burch, M. 49 Burggrab Janie 10, 54, 104, 126 Burggrab Jay 65, 19, 92, 145 Burke, B. 85 Burkett, D. 41 Burn T. 11 Bussert, M. 41, 46 Bussert, T. 10, 55, 124 Butterfield, A. 19, 75, 104, 115, 114, 5 145, 125 Cabor, M141 Cab0L R. 19, 85, 145 Cadogan, T. 10, 55, 92, 94, 112, 95 Cain, H. 9, 41, 44 Callihan, P. 55 Caparula, M. 41, 110, 128 Carbee, J. 49, 51, 54, 94 Carico, D. 55 Carlile, J, 41 Carten Aaron 65, 49, 70 Carten Andrea 145, 19, 105, 115, 114 Carten J. 55, 127 canen R. .55, 84, 85. 115 K 1 126, CaSillaS, C. 24, 145, 112, 104, 22 Ceurvorst, B. 9, 49 Chapman, M. 55, 49, 54 Claeys, M. 49 Claus, J. 41 Clouse, K. 145, 22 Colegrove, D. 55 Coussens, T. 41, 86 Covemaken T. 90, 97, 49 Cox, J. 70, 95, 145, 22 Cox, L. 145 Cox, T. 49 Craigmiles, K. 1.5, 41, 90, 96, 97, 10.5, 115 Cremeens, T. 55 Cronin, L. 49 Crouch, K. 49, 124, 125 Dh00g6, L. 65 Dhooge, P. 115, 145, 22 Damitz, C. 49 Davidson, S. 41, 99, 125, 126 Davis. Cris 55, 124 Davis, Curtis 55 Davis, N. 16, 85, 145, 22 Davis, T. 15, 41 Day, A. 10, 41 Day, C. 104, 145 Dearth, J. 49 DeBlaey, R. 49 DeBlieCk, S. 70, 11.5, 119, 120, 125, 14.5, 22 DeCap, D. 2. 55, 112, 156 Decker, J. 41, 45, 69 DeDeckeL B. 10, 75, 110, 122, 124, 128, 145, 22, 125 Dena, A. 41, 75 Dehleve, Darrin 45, 119, 41 Ciieseke, T. 54 Goethals. L. 25, 145 Golby, Jn 144, 58 Graham, R. 57 Green, R. 25, 70, 124, 145 Greene, J. 50 GriH'in, M. 54, 57, 112, 124 Hanna, B. 57, 94 Hansen, H. 44, 42 Harrington, C. 57 Harrington, M. 11, 16, 57, 127 Hartson, B. 10, 42, 126 Haskins, J. 25, 95. 94, 156, 145 Haynes, R. 14, 25, 145 Healy, J. 57, 85, 124 Hecker, N. 50 Hedeen, C. 16, 57, 104 Hegwood, D. 15, 57, 150 Hegwood, K. 57, 50 U Heinsen, S. 24, 96, 97, 112, 114, 125, 150, 145, 25, 11 Henning, B. 42, 44, 69, 122 Henson, R. 25, 70, 95 Henyan, E. 57 Herrick, B. 50, 95 Henick, R. 25, 5 Hoeschele, C. 10, 50, 105 Hofmann, B. 57 Hollowell, L, 11 Holmquist. E. 5, 57 Holstlam A. 25, 85, 150, 145 Hostens, E. 57, 114, 127 Houzenga, K. 42 Hugart, B. 50, 54, 95 Hughes, K. 25, 155, 145 Del'Ieve, Dena 96, 119, 150, 145, 97, 105, 112, 114, 1.56, 22 DeT0mbe, J. 41 DeT0mbe, S. 55, 78, 95 DeWilf0nd, T. 156, 145, 22 Dewitt, D. 49, 85 DeWitt, Dirk 86 DeWitt, J. 49 Diericks, T. 49, 49, 50, 97 Dillin, A. 49 Ditto, J. 41 Dufun K. 86 Dufun T. 54, 85 Dunban J. 49 Dwinnells, E. 41 Eckles, T. 41 Edmunds, C. 50 Eidson, C. 41, 105 Elden B. J. 145, 22 Elden J. 50 Falk, M. 50 Farwell, K. 41, 85, 90, 105 Fidlan S. 70, 115, 145 Fincher, B. 25, 92, 95, 99, 145 Flesch, M. 41 Fomero, C. 40, 41, 75, 90 Foster, A. 11, 105, 104, 111, 1 Foster, L. 85 Fouts, C. 41, 44 Franks, J. 85, 86 Fuller, I. 42 Gall, C. 42 Garcia, T. 25, 42, 78, 145 Gatz, K. 42, 44, 90 15, 128 Geiger, T. 11, 10.5, 111, 115, 150 Gephart, C. 50 Gephart, D. 10, 42, 47, 110 Giesecke, R. 50 Hulslanden R. 57, 70 lflland, H. 42, 51, 75, 85, 110, 111, 128 James, D. 50, 94 Jest, K. 42 Jobe, T. 25, 42, 45, 85, 111, 145 Johnson, A. 42, 54 Johnson, C. 26, 92, 95, 156, 145, 85, 11 Johnson, D. 11, 14, 54, 57 Johnson, J. 26, 85, 145 Johnson, T. 57 Jones, A. 57, 94 Jones, C. 9, 26, 50, 75, 85, 112, 150, 145 Jungels, M. 50, 104 Jungels, A. 57 Katzenbergeb T. Katzenburgen T. 50 Kaufman, M. 50 neag, R. 57 Keehn, rc. 57 Keehn, M. 50 Kemen Ci. 57, 78 Kernen T. 50 Kern K. 26, 75, 79, Kespohl, C. 26, 85, 124, 128, 145, 150 Kessleb R. 57, 112, 115 King, J. 51, 51 Kinkade. A. 51 Kipp, L. 156 Klinge, B. 57, 85 Klundt, C. 26, 65, 105, 145 Klundt, D. 51, 94 Kreba, B. 57 Laleman, T. 11, 55, 57, 124 Lamb, J. 42, 44 Lambert. A. 9, 51 Lambert, J. 57, 125 Landgren, R. 51 Landman, N. 51 Lange, Randy 26, 42, 145 152 128, 145, 110 Index 1 4 7 Lange, Rick 86 Lanning, M. 11, 55, 57, 54, 105, 1 119 Larson, Ci. 58, 111, 128, 150, 152 Larson, M. 58, 85 Larson, R. 58 Lavine, C. 42 Lease, T. 58, 85 12, 114, Paxton, A. 45, 75, 90, 110, 11.1, 125 Perry, J. 58 Persons, J. 27, 145 Peterson, S. 27, 70, 96, 97, 105, 112, 128, 156, 145, 11 Pettit, J. 45 Phillips, D. 45 Pilon, L. 58 1 1 Y f K Swank, A. 45, 110, 111, 45 1 Sweetman, M. 85 5 Tanner: N. 49, 51, 90, 97 1 Tannen s. 50, 96, 97, 105, 112, 115, 5 Tapscott, J. 45, 75, 104. 110, 112, 121 128 1 Tate, S. 105 125, 145, 119, 94 Sage, M. 50, 115, 145 Vickroy, B. 46, 54 Leglen D. 15, 58. 114, 125 Leighty. S. 24, 26, 96, 97, 126, 145 Lewsader, M. 58 Leydens, S. 51 Litchfield, L. 51 Lonergan, T. 58, 125 Lord, J. 42 Love, B. 10, 15, 49, 51, 94, 124 Lutz, R. 42 Mabeus, S. 26, 152, 145 Malmstrom, W. 26, 145 Markham, T. 58 Marske, K. 42. 94 Martin, M. 42 Marx, C. 51, 90, 122, 10, 97 McCIaine, C. 42, 94 McClaine, M 26, 112, 119, 126, 145, .104, 114 McClure, E. 26, 54, 145 McClure, S. 58 McConnell, A. 42, 45, 44, 110 McCooley, J. 24, 27, 84, 125, 145 McCord, D. 51 Plavak, D. 10, 51, 90, 97, 115 Plumb, B. 24, 2 7, 79, 92, 95, 145 Polfliet, T. 11, 58, 104, 115, 114, 126 Taulbee, S. 50, 152, 145 ThieS, W. 55 Thompson, R. 24, 29, 51, 92 95 114.5 McCormick, B. 58, 85 McEvilly, J. 51 McGinnis, C. 10, 51, 90, 97 McGinnis, T. 42, 90, 104 McKenna, W. 58, 155 McOlgan, D. 11, 15, 58, 75, 104, 126 McOlgan, k. 10, 45, 44, 104 Meyer, k. 24, 2Z 145, 70 k. 15, 27, 96, 97. 112, 145 Milam, Miller: E. 45 Millen J. 58, 85 Millen T. 45 Mink, D. 27, 94, 145 Mitchell, K. 51 Mitchell, R. 45, 44 Mitton, R. 58. 75, 127 Montieth, P. 58, 104, 55. 126 Morris, J. 45 Morris, M. 45 Moyer. D. 51 Moyer. S. 45 Mayen T. 27, 58, 85. 145 Heidlinger, K. 45, 90, 105, 104, 110, 111 Pleidlinger, M. 27, 112, 114, 124, 125, 128, 150, 156, 145 Nelson, E. 45 Nhwburg, K. 16, 42, 45, 46 Newton, D. 51 Pleyrinck, R. 45 Nicewannely B. 27, 145 Quinn, H. 104, 126 Reding, M. 11, 58 Reed, B. 58, 75 Reichwein, J. 50, 145 Reiling, s. 58, 74, 94 Reiling, T. 58 Reynolds, B. 45 Reynolds, D. 45, 92, 95 Riewerts, B. 94 Ringberg, R. 44 Ringberg, S. 44 Rogers, D. 44, 45 Rogers, M. 50 Rogers, S. 10, 58 Rohs, R. 58 Rucker, P. 44, 45, 94 Sachau, J. 50, 145 Saddoris, B. 58, 111, 115, 125, 127 Sanquist, M. 44 Sass, Mrs. 75, 5. 54 Scheflf R. 50, 97. 97, 145 Schneider, R. 44 Schoondyke, J. 10, 24, 50, 124, 125, 150. 145 SChuttS, C. 44, 90, 96, 97, 105, 5 Scott, M. 9, 97 Seams, D. 58 Seams, K. 49, 50, 90, 105 Seams, T. 58, 75, 112 Searl, C. 58. 78, 92. 95 Searl, G. 10, 44, 78, 94 Seibert, S. 44 Sheldon, D. 49, 94. 124 Sheldon, L. 14, 28. 50, 79, 145 siannger, c. 44 SfI71l7'l0l'l, A. 44 Thornbloom, M. 11, 128 Tilman, B. 45, 105 Q Todd, J. 54 1 Turkal, K. 42, 45, 105, 104 Turkal, T. 51, 85, 145 4 Tyler, B. 105, 104, 126 1 Undenvood, A. 51, 145 ! P Van Paemel, D. 145 ' vanaiven P. 5, 10, 51, 1.15, 114, 119,! 125, 128, 150, 156, 145, 11 i VanLerberghe, B. 51, 145 ' vantergergne, k. 11, 104, 111, 114, 13 VanLerberghe, L. 9, 49. 50, 90, 96, 9 105, 125 4 VanPaemeI, D. 16, 51, 84, 85, 115, 241 Vaughn, T. 9 Verbeckmoes, T. 45, 92, 95, 94 T Verbeke, J. 125 1 Vermuelen, D. 85, 94 3 Vincent, H. 15, 46 Vincent, S. 51, 145 5 Wainman. M. 145 Wainwright, B. 46 R Wainwright, K. 46, 94 Waite, B. 46, 104 , Wallace, 1. 24, 51, 85, 124, 150, 156,i 10 Wallen T. 14, 46 Watters, C. 51, 145 i Webster, P. 125 Simmons, G. 44 Smith, D. 58, 125 Smith, K. 50 - Smith, L. 50, 45, 79, 152, 145, 11 Smith, N. 45 Smith, T. 55, 55, 124 Somers, C. 45, 85, 86 Nicewannen R 145, 27 Nielsen. M. 51 Hyboer, Sean 58 Nyboer, Shane 69, 74, 45, 94 O'lYeal, P. 45, 45, 99, 14 Oltman, Mr. 90 Oppendike, M. 45 Palmen K. 45, 46, 115 Palmer: S. 27, 50, 110, 145 Parken J. 45 Parrish, fi 45 Parvin, S. 45, 105, 104, 128 Pauwels, B. 51 148 Index Somers, J. 24, 50, 145 Spencen J. 40, 45, 94 Spindle, E. 9 Sprouse, B. 58, 85 Sprouse, L. 54, 95 St. John, R. 94 Stacey, T. 45, 86 Stahler. J. 45, 85 Stahler. N. 58 Staken, A. 152 Staken, L. 70, 145 State. C. 50, 145 Sterling, M. 58, 95 Stinson, T. 94, 124 Stogdell, E. 45, 51, 94 Stone, J. 58 Strand, E. 15, 58, 92, 95 Strand, J. 105, 104, 128 Stratton, E. 50, 145 I Wells, K. 11 4 Wemer, K. 46. 105, 104 White, K. 45, 46, 75 Wilbur, J. 46 Wilkens, R. 51, 85, 145 Wilkens, T . 96, 97. 105, 125, 46, 90 Winters, T. 51, 156, 145 Wisely. M. 54, 70 Woodbum, J. 46 Workman, R. 44, 50, 51 Wriedt. T. 44, 46, 105 Wright, T. 94 Youngs, A. 51, 79. 145 Zobrist, D. 85, 115 1 E 5 1 i M- IOSIENS