ROWVA High School - Rovan Yearbook (Oneida, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1965 volume:

R .O.VA Wtgk CcM Oneida, Illinois Candy Rousted Cw Pj DeKHtt PcihiCia iMnback tS ijowo 1965 That Wonderful Year, 1965, started when on the irst day of school, we were assigned to new classes and greeted old friends. Do y u recall the football games, the Little Six” championship, the homecoming festivities and dances? Then with the approach of winter came the basketball season. Our Tigers played their hearts out in each game. In the midst of all this came the much anticipated Christmas vacation. After a whirl of parties and da ices, we returned to the routine of school and found ourselves cramming for semest rs and wondering where half the year had gone so swiftly. Spring was ushered in with the first all-school plJy, Alas, Babylon and the music department presented selections from Music Man” and My Fair Lady.” National Honor Society members were chosen, athletes were lionored, the juniors took us back into the past with their prom, Old South, and before we knew it, we were cramming for final examinations; for some it would be their l ist. That big day, graduation, arrived all too quickly and we looked back on our past year with fond memories remembering the activities and excitement behind us; we looked back over That Wonderful Year, 1965. 2 Daitcofeo , FootbcM UwW t ShifiK CHgojttga s Actuates JlUtXMS BosMMt UaStC' £f Xng £f wto Faculty Spx ms 3 Helen's American family, Mr. and Mrs. James Millen and family. U D focftfe Owv i Our game of football provided Helen with many thrilling moments. Dear Folks, Wish you could be here to share my experiences in America. R .O.V.A.’s first foreign exchange student was Miss Helen Summers, a seventeen-year-old blonde from Preston, England. She arrived in our community in late August and met her American family, Mr. and Mrs. James Millen, Bethel, Bill and Bernie of Rio. Students at R .O.V.A. accepted Helen as one of their own and hope she carries back many treasured memories of her senior year at our school and as a result of her experiences will make a greater contribution to her native country. 5 Helen spoke to many groups about her native England. Mr Massey congratulates Helen on her scholarship. CLASS EDITORS: C. Crouse, B. King, M. Gerth, J. Brandenberg, C. Os-berg, L. Boyer, G. Rensted and B. Turner. FACULTY EDITORS: R. Johnson and J. Swanson with ADVISOR, Mrs. Leinbach. you R OV N, ptodu lUiCj tt IjOHj ijOU(. ACTIVITIES EDITORS: L. Goff, R. Moore, C. Lingwall, N. Swanson and N. Holmes. COPY EDITORS: D. Rehn, M. Johnston, R. Petterson. SENIOR ADVISORS: C. McLeese, A. McGrew and T. Reynolds. PHOTOGRAPHERS: B. Munson, F. Main and R. Fredrickson. Left: ART EDITOR, S. Foster. TRADITIONS EDITORS: B. Pogue and D. Andrews. Left: BUSINESS MANAGERS: C. Eagle, W. Kersey, J. Bums and K. Pitman. WoitdexluJ!; Welcome back to another year at R.O.V.A. I am your new principal, Mr. Massey. ' 'jli b uW t|uf ijp nj w [iop yOu 60 See , ttpast teappectA like Oj We Ul show ijOw the to y It use i ta be - Senior gentlemen help our foreign exchange student learn the ways of an American high school. Schedule changes cause many problems for students and office staff. 8 Yfecw ... 1965 Members of the faculty meet weekly to discuss problems and schedule activities. Student Council President, Bethel Millen, introduces her new sister to ROVANS. OFF WITH THE! iwJ. n 7 , . ' • ■ X' i •r: . • . V,- : V'� ' ■ tf i ' . • . 1964 « Vv?r. • . • •- ••■ i+i:;.. - ' , • • SVj ' w ■4 . . r fv - r l f % —. •y.'-?-•; ' dv ; -'•• W It tV. •V’X •. v “A T f‘ . ' 1. . rii .j £ - 2 V i -. 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Our coaches and players assured us that they would be giving their all to defeat Aledo. bi QufifiK Louisa evening, our Tigers battled the Dragons down for down. Half time ceremonies found the fathers of our Varsity squad members honored by the marching band . Candidates and floats were paraded anc Dick Young, Crownbcarer, Cheryl Adams, Jr., Judy Brandenberg, Soph., Ron Johnson, and Fr., Peggy Naslund. jubilant freshmen learned their entry had captured first-place honors. Back on the playing field, the Tigers and Dragons met head on, and when the final gun sounded, the jubilant players swept their coaches into the locker rooms in a victory parade. Climaxing this wonderful weekend was the dance Saturday evening carrying out the theme, Stairway to the StarsQueen Louise Grhring and King Steve coming Royalty. Thus ended Homecoming, an unforgettable memory for the seniors and a most successful project for the Student Council. ICfag VbtA ty FIRST ROW: D. Kistler, L. Olson, T. Leafgreen, A. Neil, B. Massey, L. Johnson, D. McClay. SECOND ROW: J. McClay, D. Hennenfent, D. Holmes, S. Blender, J. Johnson, R. Myers, D. Ttge iS Devdbp Putting all they had into their tactics and playing as a team, the football squad, under the direction of head coach, Bill Adams, and line coach, Bill Wise, emerged triumphantly as Little Six champions. Engaging in nine games, the team compiled an enviable record of six wins, one tie, and two losses to win the title for the first time in ROVA's history. The season began when we journeyed to Alpha and searched for our 40-0 victory on the fog-flooded field. Perhaps the most exciting game of the season was our Homecoming encounter with Aledo. We defeated the Dragons 21-19 in a thrilling game--our first Homecoming victory since 1958. Showing a great deal of de- termination, speed and stamina, the Tigers battled their foe to the wire and tied Knoxville 13-13 the last night of Little Six competition. It was a tense ROVA team waiting those long minutes in the locker room until the news came --Aledo had beaten Alexis and we had won our conference championship! 27-6 was the final score as we defeated the co-holders of the Bi-County conference, Warren. The sixteen senior let-termen who ended their high school gridiron career with this game, should be proud of their fine accomplishments, for ROVA fans saw football action at its best throughout the 1964 season. Kkm. Varsity coaches, Bill Adams and Bill Wise, proudly admire ROVA's Little Six Conference champion-ship trophy. 1964 UJbtfa Cty’' Rod Lake Allen Scott 16 Steve Blender Roger Lake, Tackle Lowell German, Wing Back Jorghi Johnson, Guard Dick Young, Quarterback Dave Girdler, Guard, assisted by Dave Holmes. Coach Adams and seniors Rod Myers, Dan Johnson, John McClay, Terry Leafgreen. Junior Lettermen: Dave Holmes, Larry Olson, Ben Clay, Don Hennen-fent, Dennis Bjorling. KNEELING: D. Kemp, W. Hannam, J. Huffman, M. Nelson, R. Kistler, D. Empson, S. Rowe, D. Johnson, J. La-Duke, B. Spence and K. Nelson. STANDING: D. Holmes, Manager; G. Mahnesmith, G. Gibbs, L, Girdler, J. Pitman, D. Sexton, D. Holmes, J. Tucker, G. Pheiffer, D. Holmes, and G. Stone with Coach Pogue, Pu slv-Qof)L FwtbM hu Rpjmpmp DATE OPPONENT WE THEY September 18 Alwood 0 7 28 Knoxville 0 20 October 12 Galva 0 13 26 Abingdon 6 36 November 2 Alexis 0 13 9 Costa 7 6 Coach Pogue and Co-Captains Dave Sexton and Mike Nelson. 18 Mr. Adams, S. Blender, D. Girdler, Rod Lake, J. Johnson, and Mr. Pogue. SECOND ROW: D. Holmes, G. Miller, R. Runkle, J. McClay, T. Leaigteen, G. Olson, T. Pugh and J. Tingleaf. THIRD ROW: D. Johnson, D. Hennenfent, D. Bjorling, D. Young, J. Selman, O. Swanson, and J. Thompson. LAST ROW: M. Bern, Rog Lake, B. Clay, R. Weedman, A. Holden, L. German, A. Scott and W. Rednour. On behalf of all R.O.V.A. athletes, we thank you for being our coach and our friend. Letfe'uwftR Pay Ttibufo This year the Lettermen's Club, headed by Dave Girdler, took over selling tickets at home basketball games and helped with the preparation of the band concert and athletic banquet. These activities are bringing the Club closer to their goal of pur -chasing a movie camera and projector for filming our home games. In gratitude to Bill Adams for his seventeen years of service to the athletes of R .O.V.A. High, the organization presented Coach Adams a watch at the annual athletic banquet held in February. Officers: J. Johnson, Student Council Representative; D. Gridler, President; S. Blender, Vice President; and R. Lake, Secretary-Treasurer. Sponsors: Mr. Rhoades and Mrs. Watson; Vice President, Ken Nelson; President, Gary Pheiffer; Treasurer, Darcy Leafgreen; Secretary, Linda McMaster; and Student Council Representative, Gloria Gibbs. Homecoming Candidates: Ken Nelson, Peggy Nas-lund, Donna Hennenfent, and Alan Haynes. Senior class members initiated us at the Fall Mixer Homecoming Royalty: Peggy Naslund and Ken Nelson. 20 Joyce Andrews Leroy Benson Linda Bock PlGSWwGK W tih uw-COMbi CUtd Ituttoi d by SPJuMS. Alvin Brandenberg Rick Brown Joyce Clifford Steve Carlson Gary Craig Tom Dennis Brad Eagle Dan Empson Sandra England Marcia Erickson Karen Fredrickson Rick Fritz Gloria Gibbs Lloyd Girdler 21 Wayne Hannam Rod Hanson Dennis Harmison As PtesfuMfiti , [ J Oj Pam Harriman Alan Haynes Gary Haynes Susan Holt Mary Hendricks Donna Hennenfent Daryl Holmes Dave Holmes Qu’1 F isbGteps umcuiy Darcy Leafgreen M Marcia Ling wall Jane McMaster Linda McMaster John Mills Peggy Naslund Ken Nelson Phil Nelson Sue Nelson Janet Olson Gary Peterson Linda Peterson 23 Mary Peterson Gary Pheiffer Joe seems to be enjoying sketching a portrait of his favorite teacher. Ruth Ann Pitman Pat Rednour Sherri Rednour Dan Roberson Sam Rowe Catherine Smith Vic Smith Bill Spence John Swanson Connie Truelove Joe Tucker Cindy Vaughn Richard Westerdale Calvin Whitman 24 Not Pictured: Dan Shea Class Officers: Dave Sexton, President; John Pitman, Student Council Representative; Becky Vannoy, Treasurer Peggy McMaster, Secretary; and Cheryl Johnson, Vice President. Class Sponsors: Mr. Welch and Miss Burke. Dcum Qfyd iv LmuAs QophoiM t s Sophomore Homecoming Candidates pass in review during halftime: Ron Johnson, Cheryl Johnson, Linda Hager, and Max Swanson. Cheryl and Ron ascend the Homecoming throne. 25 Itauuj Qopko n Jackie Bloss Mae Brazee Donetta Cederberg Rita Cottom Mary Davis Richard Davis Tim Dennis Linda Dillbeck Judy Edwards Lois Edwards Sally Fell Tom Fowler f O TkeiA OvUie is Carol Holden Dan Holmes Janice Holt JoAnn Holt Leroy Huff Cheryl Johnson Kris Johnson Ronnie Johnson Trudy Johnson Mike Kalb Catherine Kenney Lyle Kersey 27 Betty King Jim McLeese Alta Loveridge Rodney Marshall Leslie Modglin Curtis Nelson Mark Leafgreen Peggy Me Master Joey McKee Mike Nelson Mike Pugh Carol Rednour Trudy Rylander Dave Sexton Nancy Sheeley Robert Smith Gene Stone Mike Sturgeon Carl Swanson John Swanson Max Swanson Linda Tracy Becky Vannoy C ptu tes Ttdul Debbie Walker Myra Walser Nancy Weedman Not Pictured: Chris Swanson tured third place in the Homecoming competition. Politics Senior American Problems classes sponsor mock election during November. Magazine Sales Prize Winners FoM Mr. Massey congratulates first quarter straight A students, Marcia Lingwall, Bunny Pogue, Lois Edwards, Chris Lingwall, Fran Main and Mike Nelson. WINTER COUNCIL MEMBERS SEATED: G. Gibbs, C. Bulson, S. Foster, Miss Klinefelter, Sponsor, J. Swanson, G. Rensted, F. Main, K. Pitman and H. Summers. STANDING: J. Johnson, W. Rednour, J. Pitman, Mr. Welch, Sponsor, D. Hennenfent, B. Norene M. Pheiffer, M. Bern, L. McGaan and D. Holmes. Qtudad CouvuCiH Sponsors Mr. Leo Welch and Miss Barbara Klinefelter, work with club officers, Judy Swanson, secretary; Bethel Millen, president; and Don Hennenfent, vice president. Qtuud kfo, fa Qtuud df,, by Qtu LwU Representatives from each class and organization at R.O. V.A. were elected to the Council at the beginning of the school year. These students and their advisors began immediately making plans for one of their biggest projects. Homecoming. It is the Council's responsibility to chose the theme, organize the assembly program, float preparation, and over-all plans for the dance. Ever busy, the group then planned the Christmas Dance, presented many interesting assemblies intended to more fully educate the pupil and entertain him at the same time, and acted as guides for the second open house. Member Lee McGaan was elected president of of the Pekin District Student Council organization last spring and, thus, our school hosted the district convention which was held in Galesburg. Don Hennenfent, Mike Nelson and Judy Bran-denberg were chosen to head next year's activities during the spring elections. Newly elected officers: Mike Nelson, Vice President; Judy Brandenberg, Secretary and Don Hennenfent, President with co-sponsor Mr. Welch. 32 Cupid ’s Day ¥ Our proud Mr. Cupid, Allen Holden, poses with ROVAN Editor, Sandy Rensted; Junior candidate, Dennis Bjorling; Freshman candidate, Joe Tucker; Sophomore candidate, Dave Sexton; and Claudia Crouse, general chairman of this activity. TuxJmy, Qfydo v, Bj(wtotg; om L UM b Cupcd ’s (juhaw The ROVAN Staff sponsored its second annual Cupid's Day” on February 10. Most students participated actively during the week of voting, sending candy, and ordering telegrams . Much laughter echoed the halls as deliveries were made to the unsuspecting recipients . Climaxing the day, a short assembly was given, candidates were introduced in their appropriate costumes, and the winner, Singing telegram to Roger Lake from John Swanson: I Allen Holden, Senior C3n- saw you kissing my sister, I saw you holding her hand. didate, was Crowned Mr . Cupid. 34 Qwe th cud 'S F VALENTINE ROYALTY: Sandra Larson, Peggy McMaster, Peggy Naslund, Queen Claudia Crouse and King Terry Leafgreen with Club Presidents, Roger Weedman and Sandy Rensted; Vic Smith, John Pitman, and Tom Pugh. Ckwuilou (jrfxx b aiivdiTwy Lpjx w Cltos as Su etitea Royalty. The Valentine dance was cosponsored by FHA and IIEC clubs on Saturday, February 20. Earlier in that week, the girls in FHA nominated a boy from each class for King and the IIEC boys put up four girls for Queen. As each couple entered that evening, they cast their individual votes and during intermission the royal couple was announced and crowned by the club presidents. Queen Claudia and King Terry then led the dancing while the Chazz Band, played My Funny Valentine. Singing telegram to Jim Thompson from Donna Andrews: If I loved you. FDoty Upon entering the high school building on April 2, one would wonder what had come over the student body. The halls and classrooms echoed with good humor as students dressed the part of typical farmers, in anticipation of the Farmers' Ball which was held that evening. Could this be the famous Granny, Jethro, Jed and Ellie Mae? That's the kind of odds I like. Fob ime ts’ Pvoh Climaxing Farmers' Day, the FFA-FHA sponsored the annual Farmers' Ball. Dances were called by the Pleasant Valley Boys and as usual, the students and faculty had a ball at this, the best attended dance of the school year. Susan Holt and Phil Nelson rode in style in their royal carriage after being crowned as King and Queen. Pleasant Valley Boys Swing your partner—now, swing the gal behind you. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS: Mrs. Valbracht, Gaye Renstad, Student Council Representative; Bob Munson, Treasurer; John Todd, President; Mr. Metzler; Dennis Bjorling, Vice President; and Judy Brandenberg, Secretary. Tftffck W(wjdjtolulliYMA Dennis Bjorling JoAnne Bothwell Linda Boyer Judy Brandenberg Barbara Brennan Phylis Brooks Cindy Bulson Ben Clay As Upp lCHctSSto 39 Becky Dennis Suzie Dennis Cheryl Eagle Marilyn Erickson Vicki Flack Dan Gale Marg Gerth Bill Henderson David Hendricks fl viiutiJ! objw vttyt class tings Don Hennenfent Paula Henry JtuuO'tS Dave Holmes Mike Holmes Nancy Holmes Dennis Johnson Larry Johnson ______________Juniors not pictured: Alan Anderson, Larry Huffman, Sandra Larson, Roger Payne Linda Johnson Wilda Kersey Dennis Kistler JoAnn Landers Fran Main (Mtib b Oj stw ol Bob Massey Dave McClay JimtO'tS Gary Miller Coleen Mills Rollie Moore Bob Munson Carol Naslund Dennis Shea, Calvin Wetterow, Diana Wetterow, Terry Wetterow and Don Whitman. U konxmi oh OWV CM Lany Olson Carol Osberg Ann Pogue Junior Royalty, Jud' Tom Pugh Mary Radenbaugh Nancy assists one of our assembly speakers. Gary, Linda, Judy and Dave were our Homecoming candidates. Barb Stancomb Terry Steward Jack Strom Nancy Swanson Rex Wessels Wayne Syrkel Dennis Whitehouse John Todd Becky Turner Allen Holden Abby............. Mrs. Hagget...... Mr. Hagget....... Ada Hagget....... Susan Hagget . . . . Warren Creamer . . Maxwell Davenport Tallant.......... Mr. Rosen........ Student Director . . Business Manager . Costumes......... Make-Up.......... Properties....... Lighting......... November 20th and 21st, the juniors presented their class play, The Late Christopher Bean, under the direction of Mr. Stephen Rhoades. This drama was set in a small town at the turn of this century. A doctor and his family had housed a young painter, Chris Bean, in their bam years before and suddenly they learned that this late man's paintings were now of great value and that many important dealers were Many juniors helped the football squad capture the Little Six title. Tta Loin Ck ustoph i Bwut ’’ ST ............................Nancy Holmes ............................ Fran Main ............................Dennis Johnson ............................Becky Turner ............................Linda Boyer ............................Dave Holmes ............................Rollie Moore ............................ Dennis Kistler ............................Roger Bice REW ............................Nancy Swanson ............................Gaye Rensted ..............................Carol Naslund ............................Janet Roy ............................Leslie Rylander ............................Don Hennenfent anxious to pay the owners of the Bean paintings large amounts for each canvas. In sharp contrast to the greedy Hagget family was their maid, Abby, who tried to change the family's attitude with her sweet and simple ways. Members of the audience would agree that the strife between Abby (Mrs. Christopher Bean) and the Hagget family was indeed realistically portrayed by the young actors. Junior-Senior Members Mrs. Augustson and GAA Officers: Nancy Swanson, Treasurer; Cheryl Milligan, President; Cindy Bulson, Student Council; Judy Branden-berg, Vice President and Janet Roy, secretary. Cheryl Milligan and Mrs. Augustson led the Girls Athletic Association in a varied schedule of activities including archery, basketball, soft-ball, bowling and volleyball. By attending most of these events, the girls earned points toward their awards which were presented to them on Award's Night. Freshman-Sophomore GAA'ers SL I! These active young ladies took time out from their busy schedule to hold a combination Halloween party and freshman initiation at Cindy Bulson's. Money-making projects were planned in order to send both a cheerleader and a GAA'er to camp during the summer months. ffEO The Illinois Industrial Education Club, under the leadership of Roger Weedman, initiated a new award to the outstanding Club member, the Silver Handle award. Among the activities this year were repairing toys for needy children at Christmas, selling popcorn at games, and co-sponsoring the Sweetheart Dance in February. Mr. William Trout served as sponsor. 7b' Ptutcfeto ! f$ jb OJdOM The library is a functional part of R.O.V.A. High and the members of its staff, under the helpful guidance of Miss Runkle, efficiently organized its contents and served the students during their free periods. The gaily decorated bulletin boards helped bring the latest books and additions to the school to the attention of those seeking first class reading enjoyment and information. NW£ OFFICERS: C. Lingwall, V. Pres.; K. Pitman, S.C.; K. Johson, Pres.; S. Foster, Sec.; R. Petterson, Treas. The National Honor Society held their annual book sale, freshman luncheon and initiated twelve juniors and seniors. The group has arranged to present the school with a plaque having the name of the athlete with the highest scholastic average as this year's project. t societies Fut $ Club Adding new members, producing Sleeping Beauty and traveling to Chicago to see A Hundred and One in the Shade highlighted the year as the Fine Arts members were led by Secretary, Ann McGrew; Vice President, Allen Scott; President, Rod Myers; Student Council Representative, Brian Norene, and Treasurer, Donna Andrews. Miss Klinefelter and Miss Berry acted as co-sponsors. Qpe ch Cfoifr t Pictured above are this year's speech contestants. Those holding certificates were winners at the Macomb Invitational. Miss Klinefelter, group advisor congratulates Lee Mc-Gaan on his first place extempore speech at the East Peoria Invitational. Recoct fiJutobe t Pct tticipctfo More students than ever before tried out for speech contest this winter and Miss Klinefelter was pleased with the showing they made for their school and as individuals. ROVA attended more contests this year to allow the beginners to gain more experience since many of the students are underclassmen who will be working to bring honors to their school next speech season. Janet Nelson, Lee McGaan and Teresa Reynolds, all seniors, were place winners at the District Meet in Galesburg. Lee and Janet advanced to sectional competition at Rock Island. Left: District Contestants The goal for the Spanish Club this year was to bring the members closer to Spanish speaking countries and enriching their lives through movies and conversation groups. Activities during the year included a costume party and initiation, skating party and a Christmas party on the Spanish Christmas, January 6. Many Club members participated in the Spanish Contest at Galesburg and captured top honors for our school. Recognize these senors and senoritas? LEFT: Officers: M. Nelson, Student Council; C. Johnson, Treasurer; B. Pogue, Secretary; Mrs. Barbara Watson, Advisor; M. Bern, Vice President; S. Dennis, Projects Chairman and D. Holmes, President. FFA Advisor, Mr. Moore with officers in FRONT ROW: R. Lake, Sentinel; R. Moore, Secretary; J. Johnson, V. President; T. Leafgreen, President; D. McClay, Treasurer; W. Rednour, Student Council and D. Young, Reporter. President, Terry Leafgreen, presents honorary chapter degrees to John Anderson, Andy Anderson and Dale McKee. F PA L CMMhlvq th UMUjS Ond Under the direction of president Terry Leafgreen and Mr. Moore, the Future Farmers attempted to apply their knowledge and skill in our area since we have some of the finest farm land in the world. Members repaired and painted farm machinery, assembled implements, raised livestock, crops, kept accurate records and, during FFA Week, presented a radio program to inform the listeners of their activities. Chapter members attended the International Livestock Show, toured the Science and Industry building and traveled to central Illinois to study research farms and fertilizer plants. After being selected by the student body last spring, the Varsity cheerleaders attended camp at Illinois State University during July and worked to earn money to purchase their new gold basketball uniforms. Every Monday evening these eleven girls could be seen in the lobby practicing their precision jumps, planning pep assemblies, and putting up clever posters to boost the school spirit. Our compliments to these girls and their sponsor, Mrs . Augustson, for their never-tiring energy when it came to supporting our teams and representing our high school. Freshmen Cheerleaders: Ruth Ann Pitman, Peggy Naslund, and Donna Hen-nenfent. ' got the, that Oj gmt tocuM imisl Varsity Cheerleaders, Top to Bottom: Becky Turner, Nancy Holmes, Susie Foster, Claudia Crouse, and Captain, Louise Geh-ring. Junior-Varsity Cheerleaders: Rita Cottom, Kris Johnson, and Judy Edwards. 55 1964-65 VARSITY SQUAD: Mike Holmes, Jim Thompson, Dave Holmes, Dennis Bjorling, Dick Young, Dennis Johnson, Rodney Lake, Otha Swanson, Rollie Moore, Ben Clay, Allen Scott, Wayne Rcdnour and Coach Jim Pogue. Ba k kbaM Ttye iS Owduotib OquacL Although lacking in size, the 1964-65 cagers worked hand and put together a formidable team. A look at the season's scoreboard indicates that our boys were always a threat to their opponents and lost many games by only a few points. Returning next season will be six junior lettermen who will be working towards increasing tallies in the win column. Manager Robert Runkle packs away his last basketball uniform. This is his fourth year in this service and graduates this June. 56 What makes a coach? Planning, patience and pride in helping young men develop. 57 I Wayne SEASON SCOREBOARD OPPONENT WHERE PLAYED ROVA THEY Cambridge There 28 40 Alwood Here 59 60 Abingdon There 49 61 Rockridge There 53 56 GALVA TOURNAMENT Wethersfield Galva 34 35 Aledo Here 35 37 Costa Here 37 44 Alexis There 49 61 Wethersfield There 58 82 Knoxville Here 61 63 Galva Here 62 44 Sherrard Here 61 75 Aledo There 40 57 Abingdon Here 59 67 KNOX COUNTY TOURNAMENT Abingdon Knoxville 59 75 Costa There 64 83 Alexis Here 51 56 Knoxville There 59 81 Orion Here 68 72 Alwood There 60 67 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Sherrard Aledo 62 69 Dennis FROSH-SOPH TEAM: M. Sturgeon, D. Harmison, W. Hannam, G. Haynes, K. Nelson, M. Kalb, J. Pitman, D. Sexton, D. Holmes, G. Craig, L. Girdler, K. Peterson, V. Smith, S. Carlson, R. Fritz with Coach Bill Adams. FROSH-SOPH SCOREBOARD OPPONENT PLAYED ROVA THEY Cambridge There 44 43 Alwood Here 32 37 Abingdon There 29 56 Roc kridge There 18 54 Aledo Here 52 49 Costa Here 23 56 Alexis There 34 37 Weathersfield There 31 50 Knoxville Here 42 66 Galva Here 45 63 Sherrard • Here 41 56 Aledo There 44 53 KNOX COUNTY TOURNAMENT Abingdon Knoxville 45 49 Abingdon Here 58 66 Costa There 35 71 Alexis Here 41 38 Knoxville There 39 69 FRESHMAN CAGERS: FIRST ROW, D. Harmison, S. Rowe, W. Hannam, G. Haynes, S. Carlson and R. Fritz. STANDING: L. Girdler, G. Craig, G. Pheiffer, V. Smith, G. Peterson, K. Nelson and Coach Adams. FRESHMEN STATISTICS OPPONENT PLAYED ROVA THEY Abingdon 37 30 Costa 19 37 Abingdon 40 46 LITTLE FOUR TOURNEY Knoxville 27 43 Abingdon 49 48 Knoxville 29 31 Costa 32 30 Knoxville 37 47 U twfce t Ue � ifwXes FFA Officers with Mrs. Valbracht, Advisor, and Sandra Rensted, President are: L. Gehring, D. Ziegler, C. Milligan, N. Weed-man, N. Holmes, P. Pogue, S. Foster, C. Crouse, and R. Johnson. Advanced home ec. students observe FFA Week by presenting each faculty member with his favorite pie. Above, Miss Burke happily accepts her pastry. Fu£uvt FHA is an organization to further interest in home economics. The girls worked hard during the year and under the direction of Mrs. Thelma Valbracht, once again cosponsored the Sweetheart Dance and Farmers' Ball. Highlighting the year was the successful style show in May. Both high school and junior high Junior Sandi Larson models casual daytime attire. 0 students modeled their clothing projects and new officers were installed for the coming school year. A special thank you must go to the Chapter Mothers who donated their time to our organization. Senior Mother this year was Mrs. RoJ ert Rensted and Junior Mother was Mrs. James Pogue. Pat Rednour models a shift and a dress she made for her niece. Eighth graders modeled their first sewing projects, aprons. Milligan, Diane Ziegler and Sandy Rensted. Mrs. Robert Rensted, Chapter Mother, leads the refreshment line. Susie Foster entertained, modeled and narrated the show. Darcy Leafgreen and Joyce Andrews model sports wear. i-'A Aw Kdtw Ywu fad the, Band The 1964-65 ROVA High band has experienced a very rewarding season in many ways. The band, under the direction of Miss Berry, again proved its talents on the march. Besides delighting our own fans, we were invited to play for the Costa homecoming game festivities again this year. As the marching season came to a close the band began to practice in concert. A new type of concert with music from around the world, Pop's Night was introduced and enjoyed by all. The band also performed at Teachers' Institute this winter. Then, came State Music Contest. The group prepared their work diligently and received a second place rating. In sightreading, however, ROVA was the only band to receive a first place rating from the judges. Yes, it has been quite a year. Congratulations band on a job well done! Instrumental Soloists Brass Sextet Mixed Chorus With a joyous Christmas is Coming the combined choruses opened their performing season with the Christmas cantata. There were many selections including Handel's Messiah. As spring approached the mixed chorus, under the direction of Miss Berry, began work on the music contest. At contest, the group received an excellent rating with an impressive superior in sightreading. With contest in the past, the music schedule continued at a fast pace as the combined group rehearsed for the spring music festival and their performance at Baccalaureate . Girls' Chorus The madrigal performed many times this year in the community at Teacher's Institute, and at graduation. The group received a first place rating at state contest with the Italian song, Matona Speech ofy Aogefe Helen, our foreign exchange student, during a lesson. Contest vocal soloists Bev, Lois and Joyce served as band librarians. ' Uij F cJa Lady Selections from My Fair Lady and The Music Man were presented by the combined band and choruses on the evenings of May 14 and 15. Under the direction fo Miss Val Berry, the musicians added a new feature to their popular festival. Scenes from My Fair Lady were performed PHIL AND MARK Little Bit of Luck ROGER, CHRIS and ALLEN JANET Till There Was You NANCY Goodnight My Someone CHRIS I Could Have Danced All Night MISS BERRY Director JAN, MARY, KATHY Pick A Little MISS KLINEFELTER Narrator ANN Loverly IFF Ya Got Trouble MIKE On the Street Where You live ROD Get Me To The Church in a scene from My Fair Lady.' by Christine Lingwall, Allen Scott and Roger Bice. Featured on these pages are the many members of the music department who worked for weeks to make these evenings so enjoyable for the members of the ROVA community. HE MlEKMMI Five, six marbles . . . FRAN Just You Wait! Don Hennenfent 100 yard dash Dick Young High Hurdler VARSITY TRACK SQUAD SEATED: D. Sexton, R. Brown, D. Johnson, T. Dexter, L. Olson, B. Henderson and W. Wikoff. MIDDLE: R. Runkle, D. Empson, L. Huffman, J. McClay, D. Hennenfent, J. Tingleaf, J. Sclman. STANDING: J. Todd, G. Olson, W. Syrkel, C. Wetterow, D. Holmes, D. Bjorling, D. Kistler and Coach Bill Adams. April 8 TRACK SCORES Cambridge 2nd place 20 Atkinson Knoxville 3rd place 23 Williamsfield Alwood 1st place 26 Alexis Relays 2nd place 30 Knox County Meet tie--2nd May 5 Alexis 1st place 12 Little Six Track 3rd place 14 Meet Little Four 1st place 18 (Freshmen) Roseville Relays 1st place Frosh-Soph Tom Dexter Glen Olson—Rale Vaulter Miler Qpwts Take it easy, Jim ! Coaches Leinbach, Wise and Adams prepare for track meets. 880 Relayers—Larry Huffman and John Me Clay VARSITY BASEBALL FRONT ROW: T. Wessels, J. LaDuke, S. Rowe, C. Swanson, and L. Benson. STANDING: Coach Jim Pogue, J. Thompson, D. Holmes, D. Johnson, O. Swanson, W. Syrkel, C. Empson and D. Holmes. BASEBALL BOX SCORES Galva Here ROVA 4 Galva 8 Orion Here ROVA 1 Orion 13 Alwood There ROVA 7 Alwood 0 (District Tourney) Orion Andover ROVA 4 Orion 5 (District Tourney- -8 innings) Alwood Here ROVA 7 Alwood 11 Track Squad Relay Team—John Selman, Rick Brown, John Todd and John Tingleaf. The cast and crew gather as Miss Klinefelter and Teresa Reynolds make last-minute comments at the dress rehearsal. Our only warning— This was the first year in the history of ROVA drama that an all-school play was presented. All students were eligible to participate in the very stirring and serious play, Alas, Babylon which was presented on April 23 and 24. Just stocking up. Martial law has been declared in Fort Repose. It's been almost a month since THE day. Masked highwaymen—ambushed—took the car. B xbyHo v' ’ The theme of the play centered around an average American town and how its people reacted to the reality of nuclear war. Jacksonville doesn't seem to be there anymore. Three unidentified objects fired from enemy territory. No, your place is with the children. Allen and Judy won the Citizenship and DAR medals. Allen and Judy were named as the top business students. Winn Wikoff received plaque from NHS sponsor, Mr. Pel- Drama honors went to Lee, Brian, Allen, Chris and Teresa. A hard year's work was rewarded on Monday evening, May 17, at the annual award's assembly. Students participating in all areas of school life were acknowledged--from librarian to letter winner. Yearbook editor, Sandy Rensted de- ham, as letter winner with highest scholastic average. Qbu Jmte Wpa Gaye Rensted, Cheryl Eagle and Linda Boyer were Betty Crocker Award selected for Girls' State. winner, Susie Foster. Spanish Club Contest Winners, Gary, Bunny, Ann, and Nancy. The awards presented were so numerous we were unable to picture all of recepients on these pages; however, we extend our congratulations to all students who were recognized that evening. Mr. Adams with ROVA's four-letter winners, Dave Holmes VAN to our English and 01 ck YounS- sister, Helen. Silver hammer winner, Roger Weedman. ' Odd Qoutli ’ ’ This Was A Lovely Way to Spend the Evening. Janice David Our Southern Belles Nancy serenaded the seniors with Summertime. Under the Magnolias Southern hospitality was extended to the seniors on May 1 when they were honored by the juniors at the Lake Bracken Country Club. After enjoying a banquet in the tradition of the Old South the hosts welcomed their guests and entertained them with several sketches and vocal numbers. One could almost imagine floating on an old-fashioned riverboat as couples danced md Old Black Joe' Dennis auctioned off the senior's talents and prized possessions. ifi Claudia Norman to the romantic strains of the Rythmeer's and strolled leasurely along the walks that lovely spring evening. Couples gathered at the unique wishing well for refreshments and relaxed under the blossoming magnolia tree. The juniors hope that they succeeded in making this occasion one that the seniors and their guests will treasure for a lifetime. Ann Winn Andrea Rodney Di tecfettcj Qclu Afjfjdfos MR. J. W. VALBRACHT, our Superintendent of Schools, is the man who handles all details for District 208. He received his B.S. from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College and his M.S. from the University of Missouri. MRS. IRENE HOLMES and MRS. MARTHA CARLSON serve as secretaries in Mr. Valbracht's office. Mrs. Carlson is also District 208 treasurer. Mrs. Holmes supervises all hot-lunch programs. If anyone needs a helping hand, he can count on the high school secretary, MRS. KATHRYN HOLMES, to be there. « R.O.V.A. Board of Education, the people responsible for deciding the policies of District 208. Left to Right: LEONARD JOHNSON, J. W. CURRY; President, DALE McKEE; MR. RALPH VINSON, LOREN JOHNSTON, Superintendent Valbracht and MRS. META OLSON. Board Secretary, WEND ALL CLARK was absent when the picture was taken. 80 Otgowlgutg MR. F. GAIL MASSEY, our principal and friend, received his B.A. from Simpson College and his M.A. from Northeast Missouri State. DUANE W. METZLER guides amateur scientists in chemistry, physics, trigonometry and solid geometry. He also teaches general math and sponsors the junior class. WILLIAM ADAMS leads students in discovering the world of mathematics. He teaches algebra I and II and geometry and sponsors the senior class, Lettermen’s Club, is athletic director and coaches all sports. LEO WELCH is responsible for teaching us about the fascinating world of nature. His courses include biology and general science and he sponsors the sophomore class and student council. PATRICIA LEINBACH always does just a little more to help students understand her courses. She teaches bookkeeping, typing, secretarial practice, shorthand and is the ROVAN advisor. 82 Although new at R.O.V.A. this year, STEPHEN RHOADES quickly adjusted to our active school life. He teaches English II and III, directs plays and sponsors the freshman class. Teaching us the fundamentals of general business and typing is WILLODEANE CARLSON. Mrs. Carlson also teaches English skills in the junior high school. UxzamIaxQ Although CYNTHIA BURKE left us last fall due to a car accident, she rejoined us again in the spring. She teaches American Problems, American History, and sponsors National Honor Society and the sophomore class. LEE PELHAM introduces students to the history and functions of our government. He teaches American Problems and American History and co-sponsored National Honor Society. A small lady with a peppy spirit is truly BARBARA WATSON. She teaches Spanish I, II, World History, Citizenship and sponsors Spanish Club and the freshman class. W. LAURENCE GEEDING heads the guidance department, which has proven of invaluable aid to all. 83 iCttfHdkdcje f$ Pou v GLENN T. MOORE instructs all the future farmers of our school. He also advises FFA and the senior class. Luscious odors float from the room of THELMA VALBRACHT, home economics instructor. She sponsors FHA and the junior class. Hammers, nails, etc. are no strangers to WILLIAM TROUT who teaches Industrial Arts I,II,III and IV and Drivers' Education. Mr. Trout is the IIEC advisor. CAROL AUGUSTSON, girls' physical education instructor, helps us exercise our way to physical fitness. She also sponsors the cheerleaders and GAA. JIM POGUE or Coach as he is often called, teaches geography and boys' physical education. He coaches the major sports, also. VAL BERRY washes away the boredom of every day life through the universal tongue, music. Miss Berry teaches band, girls' and mixed chorus and sponsors the Fine Arts Club. NANCY RUNKLE, our head librarian, assumes the task of making our library a smooth-running organization. at Qwi Q wic Our janitor, BILL JOHNSON. Our bus drivers (left to right): ADAH SELMAN, LAYO RUHL, JOE HAGERTY, RUSSELL SELMAN, ED GULLSTRAND, KENNETH KING, WAYNE ICENOGLE, CARL McCLAY, WILLARD REEM, and RUEBEN JOHNSON. itdKSptotfKCj omAj 0(feduung up aff u huMjdwk ofr the, job ofa these, peopHe Our Cooks: LULA WEST, BETTY HARMISON, PAULINE LENZ, MABEL HOLMES and OLLIE YEAST. Cte CHRISTINE LING WALL— President —Music is well said to be the speech of angels. TERRY WESSELS, Vice President —Though he seems shy at first sight, acquaintance brings delight JOHN TINCLEAF, Student Council Representative—Where there's fun, I am; where I am, there's fun. TERESA REYNOLDS, Secretary— A live wire that crackles with mischief. STEPHEN BLENDER, Treasurer— There never was a saint with curly hair! As we, the class of 1965, begin to take the largest step into the unknown world that we have ever taken before, we pause to remember all of the fun, gaiety, sadness, and tears that have been part of us for the past four years: the scary feeling of being a green freshie, the relief of a sophomore, the joy of being a junior, and the triumph of at last attaining the highest pinnacle, being seniors. We shall never forget the choosing of our class rings, our class play, Harvey, our first prom, Fantasy of the Sea, our organization for seniors only, Club ’65, and that last final moment with the strains of the Recessional ringing in our ears reminding us that four glorious years have come to a close. As we leave R .O.V.A., we hope that we can live up to our class motto, It matters not how long we live; but how well. 86 DONNA ANDREWS—A winning smile and a friendly Hello. SANDRA BAYSINGAR—Quiet, but well liked. JANICE BURNS—A heart that feels, and eyes that smile. NANCY COPELAND—Early to bed, CLAUDIA CROUSE—If words were early to rise, just isn't any fun. music, I'd be a brass band! PEGGY DAVIS—Sure she's happy, you know why? She has a ring, she's got her guy! TOM DEXTER—To study or not to study, there is no question. JOHN EDWARDS--Honor lies in honest toil. CASEY EMPSON—I never intend to die from over work! ROY FREDRICKSON—A take-it-as-it-comes lad. DAVID GIRDLER—A personality peppered with good humor. SUSIE FOSTER—I am not afraid of tomorrow for I have seen yesterday and I love today. Wo Queen Louise and King Steve are presented to LOUISE GEHRING—An athletic young lady with a sense of humor. LOWELL GERMAN--Why should the devil have all the fun? LORRAINE GOFF—Sincerity first, last, and always. PtOfti , OM b Utyldlcjld' Ftujd! V ojv the Homecoming audience. JOYCE HATCH—A good nature goes fax in this world. JORGHI JOHNSON—Seniors get blamed for everything. RUTH ANN JOHNSON—Beauty is altogether in the eye of the beholder. DANIEL JOHNSON—Silence bores me; if there's a question, I'll ask it. JOYCE JOHNSON—Happiness is cheaper than worry--why pay the higher price? MARY JOHNSTON—Small, but like an elf—impish! BEVERLY KING—When in doubt, always do the friendliest thing. GARY LaDUKE—Not lazy, just not in a hurry. RODNEY LAKE—To be handsome, studious and an athlete is indeed a combination hard to beat. with their class advisors, Mr. Moore and of '65's latest money-making project. Senior officers view the Class C uMS ROGER LAKE--All great men are dead and I'm not feeling too well! TERRY LEAFGREEN—A gentleman in every sense of the word. Mr. Adams re- RAYCHEL MAHNESMITH—Says little, but listens much. JOHN McCLAY—Napoleon was a little man, too! LEE McGAAN—Greater men have lived, but I doubt it. ANN McGREW—The world belongs to the energetic. Our float placed second in this year's Homecoming competition. CONNIE McLEESE—I'm willing to try almost anything--once. BETHEL MILLEN—Why live if you can't laugh? CHERYL MILLIGAN—It is the friendly heart that has plenty of friends. RODNEY MYERS—Great works are JANET NELSON—Gentlemen pre-performed not by strength but by fer blondes; I'm a blonde! perseverance. JERRY NELSON—Happy am I; BRIAN NORENE—A man of few from care I am free! Why can't words, but they count, they all be contented like me. U j tlwOuCjlv tests Senior Homecoming Attend- JEANETTE OLSON—The world looks brighter from behind a smile. REBECCA PETTERSON—High aims for high character. MICHAEL PHEIFFER—What I ought not—I do. foot Uifi Lucbum owl studies. ants, Judy and Dick. KAY PITMAN—Just call her a true and thoughtful friend. WAYNE REDNOUR—As quiet and inconspicuous as the atom bomb! SANDRA RENSTED—Character ROBERT RUNKLE—Though quiet is like a diamond that.scratches by nature, he’s full of fun. every other stone. MELODEE REDNOUR—They say life is what we make it, so let's have fun while we can take it. DARLA REHN—A good disposition I prefer to gold. ALLEN SCOTT—Quick, has anyone seen my halo? JOHN SELMAN—A handsome fellow with a quiet way. SHARON SHEELEY—An artistic girl with a quiet manner. HELEN SUMMERS—In youth and beauty, such wisdom is but rare. JUDY SWANSON—Charm she possesses, not she distresses. OTHA SWANSON—Quiet and DOROTHY TANNER—Patience shy, a real nice guy. and fortitude conquer all things. Post Um ites by those Ruth Ann, Rod, and Alien seek informa- JAMES THOMPSON—His laugh CHARLES TUCKER—Every inch a and smile are familiar. good fellow. I umM b cW Ii f U te u ion on colleges and jareers. RICHARD YOUNG—Wine, women, and song—you can have the song. WINN WIKOFF--Knowledge crowns those who seek it. ROGER WEED MAN—Always willing to lend a helping hand. Picture not available for Edwin Anderson. DIANE ZIEGLER—A blush is beautiful, but sometimes inconvenient. • • • • • • • • • ■ ■ ■ • ■ ■ • •K • • ■ • • DONNA ANDREWS--Fine Arts 3,4, Treas. 4; Play 3; Hi-Crier 2; ROVAN 4; Girls' Chorus 1,2; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Accomp. 2.3.4, SANDRA BAYSINGAR --FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 4. STEPHEN BLENDER--IIEC 3.4, Pres. 3, Sec. 4; FFA 4; Lettermen's Club 2,3, 4, V.P. 4; Football 2,3, 4; Basketball 2; Track 2, 3; Homecoming Att. 3, King 4. Transfer from Stronghurst 2. JANICE BURNS--Band 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2; GAA 1,2, 3,4; Play 3; Fine Arts 4; ROVAN 2,3,4; Hi-Crier 2. NANCY COPE LAND--FHA 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Play 3; Librarian 4. CLAUDIA CROUSE—FHA 1.2.3.4, V.P. 4; Band 1, 2,3,4; Cheerleader 4; Girls' Chorus 1,2; Mixed Chorus 3,4; ROVAN 2,3,4, Editor 3; Hi-Crier 2; Play 3 . PEGGY DAVIS--Transfer from Galesburg. TOM DEXTER—Track 2, 3,4; IIEC 1,2,3,4. JOHN ED WARDS--IIEC 1, 2,3,4; Football 3. CASEY EMPSON—IIEC 1, 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Track 4. SUSIE FOSTER--Band 1, 2,3,4; Girls' Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2, 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2; Student Council 4; NHS3,4, Sec. 4; Fine Arts 4; ROVAN 2,3,4; Hi-Crier 1,2; Play 3; Speech Play 3. ROY FREDRICKSON--Transfer from Abingdon 4; ROVAN 4, Track 4. LOUISE GEHRING--GAA 1,2; Cheerleader 1,2, 3, 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Class Officer 1,2,3; Play 3; Roseville Relays Queen Attd. 3; Sweetheart Dance Queen 2, Homecoming Queen 4; Jr. Class Marshal . LOWELL GERMAN—FFA 1.2.3, 4; Lettermen's Club 3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 3,4; Track 1,2, 3.4. DAVID GIRDLER --FFA 3,4; Lettermen's Club 3.4, Pres. 4; Librarian 2; Chorus 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; Football 1,2, 3, 4. LORRAINE GOFF--Band 1.2.3, 4; ROVAN 2,4; Play 3; NHS 3, 4. JOYCE HATCH--Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 4; Play 3, NHS 4. DAN JOHNSON--Librarian 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3, 4; Play 3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Boys' Chorus 1, 2. JORGHI JOHNSON--Football 1,2,3,4; Lettermen's Club 3,4; Student Council 4; FFA 1,2,3,4, V.P. 4, Treas . 3; Play 3 . JOYCE JOHNSON--Band 1, 2,3,4; Play 3; GAA 1, 2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Music Lib. 2.3.4, KATH Y JOHNSON - -Band 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Accompanist 4; NHS 3,4; Fine Arts 4; Student Council 2; ROVAN 3; Play 3 . RUTH ANN JOHNSON--FHA 1.2.3.4, Treas. 3; GAA 1,2,3,4; Play 3; Homecoming Attd. 1; ROVAN 4. MARY JOHNSTON--Band 1,2, 3, 4; Girls' Chorus 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Play 3; Fine Arts 4; GAA 1,2, 3; ROVAN 4. BEVERLY KING--ROVAN 4; Music Librarian 4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; Q kiO Mixed Chorus 4; FHA 1, 2,3,4; Play 3. GARY LaDUKE--Band 1,2,3, 4; Chorus 4; FFA 1,2,3; Sent. 3 . RODNEY LAKE--Football 1,2.3,4, Co-Captain 2,4; Track 1,2; Letter-men's Club 3, 4, Sec .-Treas. 4; Homecoming Attd. 1; ROVAN 1. ROGER LAKE--Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3 Track!; Lettermen's Club 3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4, Sentinel 4; Homecoming Attd 2. TERRY LEAFGREEN--FFA 1,2,3,4, Pres. 3,4; Football 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 2; Baseball 1,2; Play 3; ROVAN 3; Librarian 3,4; Class V.P. 1; Lettermen's Club 4; Homecoming Attd . 2; Mixed Chorus 1. CHRISTINE LINGWALL--Bandl.2,3,4; Girls' Chorus 1,2; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Student Council 2; ROVAN 2,3,4; Hi-Crier 2; Class Pres. 4; Class Sec. 1; Fine Arts Club 2,3,4; NHS 3,4, V.P. 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Play 3; Speech Play 3. RAYCHEL MAHNESMITH --Transfer from Galesburg. GAA 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Spanish Club 4. JOHN McCLAY--Mixed Chorus2,3,4; Boys' Chorus 2,3; Lettermen's Club 3, 4; Track 2,3,4; Football 1,3,4; Play 3; ROVAN 2. LEE McGAAN--NHS 3,4; Fine Arts 2,3,4; Student Council 1,2, 3, 4, Dist. Pres . 4; ROVAN 2,3; Band 1,2,3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Boys' Cho -rus 1,2; Drum Sergeant 4; Hi-Crier 2; Play 3; Natl. Merit Semi -Finalist i 96 ANN McGREW--NHS 3,4; Fine Arts 3,4; ROVAN 2, 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Girls' Chorus 2,3; GAA 1,2,3,4. CONNIE McLEESE--FHA 3; Chorus 3,4; ROVAN 4. BETHEL MILLEN- -Band 1.2.3, 4; Girls' Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Student Council 3,4, V.P. 3, Pres. 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Fine Arts 4; ROVAN 1,2, 3; Play 3 ; Statistician 3, 4. CHERYL MILLIGAN--FHA 1.2.3.4, Treas. 2, Pres. 3; GAA 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; Chorus 2,3,4; Class Officer 3; Homecoming Attd. 2, Play 3; Sweetheart Dance Queen 3. RODNEY MYERS--Boys' Chorus 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Football 4; Basketball 3; Fine Arts Club 3.4, Pres. 4; FFA 1; Play 3. JANET NELSON--Mixed Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Girls' Chorus 1,2; Band 1,2,3, 4; Play 3; Hi-Crier 1; ROVAN 1; GAA 1,2,3; Fine Arts Club 4. JERRY NELSON--IIEC 1.2.3, 4; Play 3. BRIAN NORENE - -Band 1, 2,3,4; Latin Contest 2; Fine Arts Club 3,4; Student Council 4; Spanish Club 3,4; Play 3. JEANETTE OLSON--GAA 2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 3,4; Fine Arts Club 4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Girls' Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Play 3 . REBECCA PETTERSON --Girls' Chorus 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Play 3; NHS 3, 4, Treas. 4; ROVAN 4. MIKE PHEIFFER--FFA 1.2.3, 4, Reporter 3; Student Council 4; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; Football 2; Basketball 3; Chorus 4. KAY PITMAN--GAA 1,2, 3,4; FHA 1; Librarian 1, Fine Arts Club 4; NHS 3, 4; ROVAN 2,3,4; Girls' Chorus 2,3; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Speech Contest 3; Play 3; Student Council 4; Homecoming Attd. 3; Statistician. MELODEE REDNOUR--Play 3; FHA 1,2, 3, 4; GAA 1,2,3,4. WAYNE REDNOUR--Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,3,4; Track 4; Letter -men's Club 3, 4; FFA 4; Student Council 4; ROVAN 2. DARLA REHN--GAA 1,2, 3,4; Librarian 4; ROVAN 4; Girls' Chorus 2,3; Mixed Chorus 4; NHS 3,4; Play 3. SANDRA RENSTED--FHA 1.2.3.4, Pres. 4; GAA 1,2,4; Hi-Crier 2; ROVAN 2.3.4, Editor 4; Play 3 . TERESA REYNOLDS — Band 1,2,3,4; Girls' Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4, Sec. 3; ROVAN 2,3,4; Hi-Crier 2; Fine Arts Club 4; Play 3; Speech Contest 3,4; Class Officer 4, Sec. ROBERT RUNKLE--Football Mgr. 2,3,4; Bsktb. Mgr. 2,3,4; Track Mgr. 1,2,3, 4; IIEC 2,3,4; V.P. of Class 2; Letter -men's Club 3,4. ALLEN SCOTT--Football 1.2.3.4, Co -Captain 2,4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Lettermen's Club 3,4; Class Pres. 1; ROVAN 2; Fine Arts Club 3,4, V.P. 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Boys' Chorus 1,2; Play 3 . JOHN SELMAN—Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3; Track 3, 4; IIEC 3, 4; Lettermen's Club 3,4. HELEN SUMMERS--AFS Student from England, GAA 4, Fine Arts Club 4; Band i; Mixed Chorus 4; Stu-dent Council 4. JUDY SWANSON--NHS 3, -Jf 4; Fine Arts Club 4; Stu-dent Council 3,4, Sec.- Treas. 4; Class Treas. 2; -X Homecoming Attd. 1,4; Girls' Chorus 1,2; Mixed Chorus 3,4; GAA 1,2,3, •$£ 4; Play 3; ROVAN 4; Sec. of Pekin District Student Councils 4. OTHA SWANSON--Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Lettermen's Club 3,4; IIEC 3,4. DOROTHY TANNER--Play 3; Librarian 3,4. JOHN TINGLEAF--Football 1,3,4; Basketball 3; Track 2,3,4; Play 3; Student Council 4; Jr. Class Marshal 3; Letter -men's Club 3,4; Band 1, 2,3,4; Homecoming Attd. 1. JIM THOMPSON--Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Lettermen’s Club 2,3,4; FFA 4. CHARLES TUCKER--IIEC 1.2.3, 4, Track 2. ROGER WEEDMAN — Football 4; Track 3; IIEC 1.2.3, 4, Treas. 3, Pres . 4; Lettermen's Club 3,4. TERRY WESSELS--FFA 1,2,3,4, Pari. 2, V.P. 3, Judging Team 2,3,4; Homecoming Attd. 3; Class V.P. 4; Basketball 1,2. WINN WIKOFF--Librarian 2,3,4; Latin Contest 1; Track 4; NHS 3, 4; Play 3; Student Council Convention 4. RICHARD YOUNG--Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Baseball 3,4; Lettermen's Club 2,3,4, Sec-Treas. 3; FFA 2,3,4, Sentinel 3, Reporter 4; ROVAN 1; Homecoming Attd. 4. DIANE ZIEGLER--FHA 1, 2,3,4; GAA 4; Honorary Homecoming Attd. 3. • •3f • • ■ • ■ • • • • ■ ■ • • ■ • 97 Ckt s Cat-ups Claudia Crouse, Bethel Millen and Rog Lake OA££ PEE£ONiALmL£ Helen Summers and John Tingleaf Ptf td Steve Blender and Louise Gehring S tfovt PiOpJi Cy It is now July 20, 1980, and we find two elderly gentlemen wondering about the outcome of the class of '65. These men are our beloved leaders, Mr. Valbracht and Mr. Massey. Wc find them sitting on a wharf on the Mississippi, fishing poles in hand, reminiscing years gone by. Suddenly what should appear but a river boat carrying JANET NELSON. It is her floating casino, which she has owned for five years now; a very profitable business! In their feeble voices, they hail Janet and beg to be told the fate of the class of '65. Then, Mr. Valbracht ingeniously suggested that they take the class in alphabetical order! Beginning with EDWIN ANDERSON, she explained that after ten years of schooling he is editor of the Galesburg Register Mail. DONNA ANDREWS is the private stewardess for the new 007 agent, JIM THOMPSON. SANDY BAYSINGAR is following in her parent's footsteps and owns her own restaurant where CONNIE McLEESE is her head cook. Remember STEVE BLENDER? He is fulfilling his lifelong dream of being a forest ranger and we find him in Jellystone Park arguing with Yogi Bear over a recently found picnic basket. JANICE BURNS is in the field of child psychology trying to find out what makes her little brother tick and how to make him stop and JOHN TINGLEAF has become a successful businessman. He now owns the Playboy Club with CHERYL MILLIGAN as his private secretary. SHARON SHEELEY and NANCY COPELAND are two of his waitresses. (Incidentally, John's current haircut is sweeping the country!) CLAUDIA CROUSE has joined the WAC's and is following Norman around the world. TOM DEXTER, now known as Smokey Tom, is putting up new fire prevention posters replacing Smokey the Bear with his own likeness. LOWELL GERMAN is helping Tom by stamping out all the burned ducks. JOHN EDWARDS is still pleading with the mayor in favor of a drag strip in Oneida and CASEY EMPSON is a head hunter for his dad. SUSIE FOSTER LANDERS has recently reopened her high-fashion salon to raise money to put her three cheerleaders through beauty school. ROY FREDRICKSON is still in the dark room waiting for something to develop and LOUISE GEH-RING has moved to California and is now the world's greatest surfin' secretary. We find DAVE GIRDLER still chasing Red Mustangs and ALLEN SCOTT is still running from White Mustangs or Red Ramblers. LORRAINE GOFF and RAYCHEL MAHNESMITH are teachers specializing in Elementary Sandbox and Finger Painting 101. JOYCE HATCH and BEV KING are running a secretarial agency, a male secretarial agency. Poor DAN JOHNSON is lost in the dark in Selma, Alabama, where picketing for the NFO. JOYCE JOHNSON is still trying to make the choice between Casey Empson and Dan Johnson; however, Casey is pulling ahead due to the tragedy in Selma! JORGHI JOHNSON is the first manufacturer of crib sheets for high schools and KATHY JOHNSON is the leading democratic candidate for President of the United States, backed by her father? That other JOHNSON, RUTH ANN, is the new secretary answering telephone calls for ROVA's new superintendent, CHARLES TUCKER. MARY JOHNSTON is teaching french horn to her prize pupil, Richard Westerdale, at the newly founded University of Altona and GARY LaDUKE, because of his ham radio experiences, has taken over the job of Tokyo Rose and is doing quite well. RODNEY LAKE is substitute teacher in American Problems class and is teaching a unit on The Birds and the Bees. ROGER LAKE has just made the last payment on his farm mortgage and spends most of his time telling JUDY SWANSON how to slop the hogs. TERRY LEAFGREEN is in the office of the Superintendent of Schools explaining the fact that his son was innocently skipping school when the Superintendent found him in that pool hall. (Just a chip off the old block!) Just returning to Victoria from a livestock run to Chicago is truck driver, CHRIS LINGWALL, and her old friend, BUTCH WEEDMAN, who is now professor of music at Notre Dame where he also runs a hatchery on Saturdays. For the last ten years, the WROVA Reporter has had a new feature, a comic strip entitled, Johnny McQuest drawn by its artist JOHN McCLAY. The office of Senator Everett Dirkson has just announced that our friend, LEE McGAAN, is now the oldest page in the Senate and ANN McGREW just received her ten year pin for meritorious service with the Salvation Army's Tambourine Corps. BETHEL MILLEN, now known as Big Mama to the natives in darkest Africa, is hard at work treating footrot under the additional handicap of still having to lead ROD MYERS around by the ring in his nose. JERRY NELSON is sticking close to home working in his father's grocery store where he is busy separating the mixed vegetables. JEANETTE OLSON, a home ec teacher, is taking the place of Pat Sundine on WOC-TV. BECKY PETTERSON and DOROTHY TANNER are still circulating petitions to get a Parimutual Track in Knox County where MIKE PHEIFFER, a tree surgeon, is finding Rachel Pine and Richard Oakes most interesting. KAY PITMAN is teaching math and privately tutoring DIANE ZIEGLER, the mother of six big boys. Her motto is, Babies are my business, my only business. After looking into his aptitude test scores, a committee has found that WINN WIKOFF should be a shepherd. TERRY WESSELS is auctioning off Winn's sheep at the Rio Union Stockyards where MELODEE REDNOUR is bookkeeper and BRIAN NORENE is chief slaughterer. WAYNE REDNOUR, continuing his basketball prowess, is the whitest member of the Harlem Globetrotters. DARLA REHN is head librarian at ROVA; SANDY RENSTED is busy making curtains for Kenny's switch house and TERESA REYNOLDS is busy as chief hired hand at Craig's dairy farm. Our ROBERT RUNKLE has assumed the position as Manager of the New York Mets and JOHN SELMAN is dance instructor at the Peppermint Lane. His pal, OTHA SWANSON, is building Altona's first and last skyscraper where PEGGY DAVIS has her Navy recruiting office. HELEN SUMMERS is studying how to cure those nasty American stomach viruses and DICK YOUNG is founder of a new category in the Olympic games. It draws a big crowd! As Janet is pulling away from the dock, Mr. Valbracht scratches his head and comments, That wasn't in alphabetical order! 101 m ?5f I , | 'I ■' -'.I -7 nl r | . j d S jl «i 1 i i i' i • £ 4i ;| 41 4 £| 1 1 U if VI fHjjjlyil % it !'l j ' — Graduation, May 28, 1965 Lee McGaan is congratulated by Mr. Massey upon his Merit Scholarship accomplishments. Citizenship winners, Judy Swanson, Allen Scott and Cheryl Milligan. Baccalaureate and graduation brought to a dramatic close the wonderful twelve years of schooling we, the sixty-four members of the class of 1965, have shared together. Commencement speaker, Professor Theodore LeVander, encouraged the graduates to Read the Directions. Scholarship Winners: Kay Pitman, Ann McGrew Kathy Johnson, Chris Lingwell, Lee McGaan, 1965 Top Seven Graduates: Judy Swanson, Lee McGaan, Winn Wikoff, Brian Norene, Chris Lingwall, Kathy Johnson and Kay Pitman. Class of 1965 ofo Joy and Sadness As we leave these halls, let us not forget the friendships formed and the memories we gained over these school years. Allen Scott, Roger Lake, Steven Blender, Winn Wikoff and Rodney Lake. John Todd and Judy Brandenberg served as junior marshalls. Faculty basketball! Graduation, our proudest moment, yet filled with both happiness and sadness as we reached the end of the beginning. Roses for our secretary during National Secretaries Week. CbxuiCj That Wonderful Year--1965 has drawn to a close and with it comes our farewells and many thank-yous to all those helping us produce this book. May it bring many fond memories of the 1964-65 school year to you each and every time you look through these pages. The Staff Another first at ROVA--the all-school play, Alas, Babylon. The busiest week in our high school lives--semester finals. S3