Sparta High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Sparta, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 224 of the 1973 volume:

Bulldog, Volume 22 Sparta High School Sparta, Illinois Table of Contents Activities.................18 Organizations..............44 Sports.....................70 Classes....................92 Academics.................156 Advertisements............178 SHS has had Many good years. Each year begins as the future and ends as the past. These are the days of the future past. Reflection is all that is left. Was it a good year? You must answer that for yourself. What made 1972-1973 the year that it was? Many things - thirteen new teachers the largest freshman class in history fifties rock revival winning football season open campus closed Elton John chess chemistry Beck vocational center Homecoming December ice storms Crocodile Rock Presidential election Around the World in Eighty Days apathy ecology seminars a Roman banquet a trip to Canada detention girls athletics speech meets Silas Marner baggy pants Funny Girl the Junior Stand graduation day Carly Simon Romeo and Juliet West Side Story POW'S come home a driver's license the cafeteria the circuits in PE yearbook deadlines spring fever the promise of things to come. 4 REFLECTIONS C3SK , ... Of the school year past with flavorful touches from school days gone by 6 Those Were the Days, My Friend 7 Of the Future Past Reflect a moment on the present. Everything seems fresh. Soon We will have only These moments to remember. -rf Well man. Sick man, Dead man, Stiff! Cut 'em up, Dig 'em up, What's the dif? Humorous, Tumorous, Blood and Gore, We’re the boys Who make The score! Rah hoo-Rah! Zip, boom, Ah! Hip-zoo, Raz-zoo! Hip zity, Ikl Sparta High Champions. (Sparta yells of 1902) 10 Spirit? Assemblies Were rare this year Why? Lack of school Spirit? Maybe Is spirit becoming A cliche? Maybe this portion Of Sparta High’s American Pie is not As tasty as it has Been in the past. Too bad! Students And teachers Tried many things To spark enthusiasm. Spirit needed no Rescue In days past. We hope it does not now. n Like Fanny Brice Who realized she was a star Sparta High found It had stars too. Our Fannie was Patty Thompson Who was supported By an energetic all school cast. Music and plays were long ago A tradition. This year it was revived And the effect was On school and community Refreshing. We Liked Funny Girl99 13 Participation We participate According to Our interests and obligations. It comes in many forms Class discussions Club meetings Gatherings Silence. From it we find Reassurance, fun Frustration Learning, Friends Ourselves. Participation In some form Is one goal of your education. You should have begun Here At Sparta High School. M 15 The school year began with anxiety, anticipation continued with joy, pain, learning, drudgery, camaraderie. All of a sudden it's over. Take time now for a Reflection of what you have done or could have done but chose not to. . • u,: WM-V 17 Activities 18 61 Colour My World Paint It With Joy Homecoming, though being a happy time, can also bring about a great deal of thought and nostalgia. Re- member thrills of a first freshman experience, unsteady smiles and first romances. Remember sophomore relief and junior boredom. Remember a senior's desire for a future to come and a past to remain. So we prepare, and we work and hope that this homecoming will be one to remember. The floats take form, the gym is garlanded in crepe paper and balloons, and people run around in a hectic, happy frenzy. Then Monday comes again, and the hysteria is gone; the weekend events are warm memories in our minds. In the gym the janitors sweep away the re- mains of paper and balloons. Jeff Gurley escorts Lana Nitzsche, sophomore homecoming attendant. CLASS FLOATS; Freshman float, fourth; Sophomore float, third; Junior float, first; Senior float, second. The color guard and band add color, spirit, and sound to the Homecoming Parade. ABOVE: First place float in the club division was the Speech Club’s extra of the Daily Planet. LEFT: Preaching Caesar’s victory slogan, the Latin Club won third in its category. 21 Catching on to Pam Brown and Brenda Burns' explanation of the portable ballot, Laura Thompson screams in amazement. LEFT: Cathy Wittenbom makes ABC's for FTA. RIGHT: Making a winning ballot, Rodney Sauerwein, Mr. Bock, and Steve Musk help the Junior Class win first place. 22 Laughter and Anticipation Build a Float Every picture tells a story. Such are these that show more than words alone can express of hopes, assurance, anticipations, and indifference. Hope can be expressed by a freshman's elated scream at placing fourth in float competition. Assurance of belonging in the festivities shines out in the face of each sophomore. Juniors show anticipation in being someone of importance in the next year as their float wins first place. To the senior, after three years experi- ence comes indifference and also the question What do you do when the people go home, and what do you do when the show is all done? I know what I'll do in the alone of my time, but what do I do with the leftover wine? LEFT: Dick Woodard puts the finishing touches on the Daily Planet. CENTER: Shaping a Grrreat bowl for Trojan Flakes is Steve Baird. RIGHT: Jean Boyd works enthusiastically on the Latin Club float. 23 World The colorful days of Homecoming will not be easily forgotten as any time which gently touches our minds makes its impression. 25 SEATED: Jane Diercks, queen. STANDING: Janet Pillers, Vicki McDaniel, attendants. 26 Tina Bottino, Junior Attendant Jane Diercks Reigns Over ’72 Homecoming Heading the 1972 Homecoming court is Jane Diercks elected by the members of the student body. Her senior attendants are Janet Pillers and Vicki Mc- Daniel. Chosen to represent their respective classes in the court are, Tina Bottino, junior; Lana Nitzsche, sophomore; and Jill Wolter, freshman. These beauties added to the Homecoming theme of Colour My World. Lana Nitzsche, Sophomore Attendant Jill Wolter, Freshman Attendant 77 Thirteen Seniors Receive Recognition Asked by the Bulldog staff to vote for seniors who deserve recognition for citizenship, attitude, scholar- ship, athletic ability or active participation in school activities, the faculty by secret vote selected thirteen seniors for recognition. These students have in some way made a positive contribution to Sparta High School. Since there were over sixty seniors who received votes, these thirteen were not the only ones who did well at SHS, but these thirteen received the most votes and were deemed worthy of special recognition. Jane Diercks Mark Hermes 28 Scholars, Leaders, Beverly Sternberg Vicki McDaniel Greg Wright BELOW: Entertainment was furnished by Chris Moore and Brad Richell. RIGHT: Donna Clifton and David Bauer exemplified the mood set by the prom. ABOVE LEFT: Enjoying the dreamy music of the twenties are Janet Pillers and her date. 32 Prom Swings Into Roaring Twenties Prom! Something to look forward to ... special to those who are with those that are special ... going back to the past when the twenties roared five foot two, eyes of blue ... staying out later than you ever could before. As you someday take this annual from a trunk stored far back in your attic or off a dusty shelf, these pictures will bring a tear to those who are sentimental, a laugh to those who remember the preparation and maybe a wish to return to that special moment in their youth. TOP: Stage decorations set mood. BELOW: Sophomores served as waiters and waitresses dressed in the style of the twenties. 33 Student Achievement Receives Recognition Many achievements were met by the students at SHS this year. During the Mid-Winter Classic in January the cheerleaders cheered their way through the tournament in order to win the Outstanding Cheerleading Award. Those Juniors and Seniors who rated high on their ACT tests were eligible to apply for an Illinois State Scholarship. To a senior girl, who had had at least one year of home economics, was given the Betty Crocker test. Cheryl Meyer was the girl who ranked high on the test this year. Albert Carlyle, a senior, set five new high school cross-country records this season, and to make this year complete, he placed first in the Murphysboro Conference Meet. In May on Awards Day, awards and letters were given to students who had made achievements in scholastic as well as athletic fields. LEFT: Junior academic award winners were Bev Sternberg, French II; Vivian Thompson, Vocational Typing II: Roberta Deason, American History; Pam Happel, DAR American History Award; James Wilson, An I. RIGHT TOP: Don Rountree was voted most valuable player and All-Conference Offensive Tackle and first team All-Conference Defensive Tackle. MIDDLE: Brian Reid was voted most valuable defensive player. BOTTOM: David St. James was voted most valuable offensive player. 34 LEFT: Attending 1972 Girls’ State was senior Roberta Deason. BELOW RIGHT: Sophomore academic award winners were (front row) Pam Brown, Math II; Becky Schilling, An II: Joan Bleem, English II; Theresa Bradshaw, Latin II; (back row) William Blair, Star Chapter Award; Robert Corson, Vocational Typing I, Freshman academic award winners were (front row) Carol Schulte, Math I: Denise Deutschmann, General Math; Roben Gross, Star Greenhand Award; (back row) JoNita Hall, Latin I; Nancy Hedin. French I; Roben Holloway, Physical Science and English: Mike Jackson, General Shop. 35 Achievement TOP: Sparta's cheerleaders won trophy for best cheerleaders at the Mid-Winter Classic. BOTTOM LEFT: Albert Carlyle set five cross country records. BOTTOM MIDDLE: Elected Southern Area FBLA president was Jill Throgmorton. BOTTOM RIGHT: For her original comedy, Tina Bottino won first place in speech meets at Egyptian Forensic League, Normal, and Southern Illinois University. 36 LEFT: Illinois Sute Scholar Greg Wright received a nomination to the Air Force Academy. BELOW: (left) Charles Kahle was an Illinois State Scholar, winner of the SAR award. and a President’s Scholar at Southern Illinois University, (middle) Vivian Thompson and (right) Roberta Deason were Illinois State Scholars. LEFT: FBLA collected over seven hundred dollars for the March of Dimes. ABOVE: Linda Morgan attended a journalism workshop at Southern Illinois University where she received an award for the hardest working workshopper. 37 RIGHT: Sheri Rezba attended the Egyptian Music Camp. BELOW LEFT: (top) Fred Bardo won first in oratorical declamation at Southern Illinois University, (bottom) Vicki McDaniel won the DAR Award. MIDDLE: Regina Bostic attended the Egyptian Music Camp. 38 Newspaper staff members in Quill and Scroll are Linda Morgan. Janet Keller. Nanci Leming. Debbie Barton, Judy Markotay, Rena Ashley. Sharon Bums (seated) Warren Gerlach (back) Journalism Students Merit Quill and Scroll Again this year, journalism students and yearbook members were chosen to be in the local chapter of the International Society of the Quill and Scroll. These students, chosen by Mr. Simpson and Mrs. Henderson, had to rank in the upper third of their class and be approved by the executive secretary of the Quill and Scroll Society. Outstanding contributions were made by these students. In the spring, the annual journalism banquet was the responsibility of these new members whose accomplishments were recognized and at which they were inducted into the Quill and Scroll. Yearbook staff members in Quill and Scroll are (seated) Theresa Bradshaw, Vicki McDaniel, Linda Morgan. Regina Bostic (standing). 39 Joan Bleem Theresa Bradshaw Donna Brothers Pam Brown Donna Clifton Terry Cowell Jane Diercks Dennis Fielding National Honor Society Initiates Scholars Scholarship, the most important qualification of National Honor Society, enanled these thirty four students to be initiated this spring. A 4.25 grade point average is the scholastic qualification. Once eligible, students are then ranked by the faculty on the qualities of leadership, citizenship, and character. Even though a student may be eligible, he may not be chosen since only five percent of the juniors and tert percent of the seniors can be taken into the Society. The names of newly elected members remain undisclosed until the initiation ceremony. Membership in NHS is the highest scholastic honor given at Sparta High School to high ranking scholars. Ann Hammel Kathy Hargis Dennis Heck Richard Heuther Bonnie Hood James Kessler 40 Don McFadden Linda May Mark Maybell Pauline Mudd Maureen Pahlman Ruby Presswood Dennis Redpath Debbie Reimer Laurie Rudloff David St. James Greg Wright Mr. James Birchler, advisor Members of NHS inducted in the spring of 1972 Roberta Deason Arthur Huseman Joyce Jackson Charles Kahle Mark Kaiser Mike Morrison Sheri Rezba Beverly Sternberg Patty Thompson 41 Funny Girl ' is by Far Greatest Star Playing their hearts out to crowds of over seven hundred theater-goers with standing room only, the stars and cast of the musical Funny Girl , directed by speech coach Mr. Bill Kirksey, found their long months of practices not in vain. The lead role of Fanny Brice was portrayed by Patricia Thompson, and Nick Arnstein was portrayed by Bill McIntyre. The supporting actors were Richard Woodard as Eddie, Fanny's manager, Roberta Deason as her mother, and a large cast from the student body. Piano accompaniment for the various musical numbers was provided by David McIntyre. The week of opening night arrived all too soon with stage hands frantically rebuilding sets, cast members searching for appropriate costumes and make-up, and actors still memorizing lines. Upon closing night, followed by a cast party, it was very evident that Funny Girl was by far a star. Patty Thompson receives flowers along with her ovation. 42 LEFT: James Fillinger III escorts Sadie, Sadie married lady (Patty Thompson). RIGHT: Mrs. Brice (Roberta Deason) and Eddie (Dick Woodard) listen as Mrs. Strakosh (Becca Pace) brags about her married daughter. RAT A TAT TAT CHORUS: FRONT: Diane Delisle, Pam Mathis, Tina Bottino. BACK: Gail Weber, Greta White, JoJean Brown. LEFT: Sargent Schwartz from Rockaway (Patty Thompson). RIGHT: (top) Finale of Sadie, Sadie Married Lady , (bottom) Fannie (Patty Thompson) becomes infatuated with her ruffled shin Nick Amstein (Bill McIntyre). 43 Organizations 44 45 Student Council Works for Open Campus ' Colour My World with lollipops and crazy T-shirts and may blue and white fly forever” was a student council quote concerning the weeK of Homecoming. As in past years, the Homecoming dance is preceded by a week of activities sponsored by the student council. Crazy T-shirts began the week as T-shirts were decorated with crazy signs, designs, and sayings. Competition between in the form of selling lollipops also contributed to the spirit of Homecoming. Blue and white were worn one day as a finale to the week. Colour My World”, the theme of the dance, had a special meaning for the crowned queen and her attendants. Crossville was the host of this year’s District Student Council Convention. New officers were elected and school problems were discussed. A highlight of the student council activities was the student-faculty basketball game. Women members of the faculty and girl student council members made up the student and faculty teams. Serving as cheerleaders for the faculty team were men teachers. Cheering and yelling for the girls were boy student council members. JUNIOR-SENIOR COUNCIL MEMBERS: FRONT: Laurie Rudloff, Pam Happel. ROW 2: Jaylene Cundiff, Joni Williams, Bonnie Hood, Theresa Bradshaw. Chris Moore, Tina Bottino, Janice Slavens, Kim Fink. BACK ROW: Paul Hopkins, Dennis Heck, David St. James, Dennis Redpath. RIGHT: Mark Hermes, Student Council President. LEFT: Student Council officers and advisors - Sheri Rezba (front), secretary: Mr. Paul Finley and Mr. Romano, advisors: Patty Thompson, treasurer: Vicki McDaniel, vice-president. BELOW RIGHT: Students enjoyed the limited open campus during the noon hour. Later in the year parents voted down an open campus which would allow students to leave the school premises at noon. FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE COUNCIL MEMBERS. FRONT ROW: Judy McCree, Angie Gerlach, Stephanie Juenger, Ruth Orr, Kathy Wilson. ROW 2: Cindy Happel, Theresa Nordmann, Cathy Wittenbom, Vickie Baue, Becky Uchtmann, Janis Boyd, Jo Fiene. BACK ROW: David Peck, Mary Ann Lehnherr, Robbie Holloway, Stephen Gerlach. 47 ABOVE: Showing the concentration needed in chess are Jeff Glenn and Kevin Numberger. TOP RIGHT: (clockwise) Dave Willman, Becky Shilling, Greg Wright, Terry Douglas, Dan Kahle, Randy Gieselmann, Pam Brown (president), Larry Schilling, Steve Granneman, Bob Herndon, Vernon Seumnecht, Mike Gentry, Larry Partington. Chess Club Members Emulate Bobby Fischer Taking techniques from the masters, Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky, the Chess Club played a brilliant match with Red Bud. Mascoutah and O’Fallon found Sparta a team with fantastic moves and skills. To a much greater extent, Fischer and Spassky influenced the club as their match was portrayed on the float at homecoming. 48 FBLA Collects for March of Dimes FBLA members collect money at the Mid Winter Classic for the March of Dimes. Doing their bit for charity is proving to be the motto of the hard-working members of the FBLA. The club collected $740 for the March of Dimes by way of a Stop Sign selling campaign in downtown Sparta and sponsoring a blanket throw during one game of the Sparta Mid-Winter Classic. In competition with the FT A, to raise money for the clubs, they sold Christmas candles. Even though the FTA came out with the most sales, that didn’t dampen FBLA spirits. They immediately launched another sales campaign to sell candy in order to raise money to go to the State Convention to be held in Springfield during April. The club also attended the Southern Area Conference in Marion where Jill Throgmorton was elected Southern Area Conference President. In February Jill and Mrs. Kohne attended the meeting of area presidents in Chicago to rewrite the bylaws of the state constitution. LEFT: FRONT ROW: Jo Brown, Secretary: Sandy Eggemeyer, President: Mrs. Kohne, Advisor: Miss Svanda, Advisor. BACK ROW: Connie Moll, Reporter: Vivian Thompson, Treasurer; Carol Stork, Vice-President. ABOVE: Jill Throgmorton and Cindy Markotay use Girl” power to pull the FBLA electronic brain in the Homecoming Parade. 49 LEFT: Club members often serve without pay as candy stripers at the Sparta Community Hospital. One of these is Donna Brothers. RIGHT: Janis Boyd, vice-president; Ardis Rezba, president; Regina Bostic, reporter; Mary Ann Lehnherr, secretary-treasurer; Mrs. Patterson, advisor. (Myrtle Wilson, advisor - not pictured) Pre Medics Acquire Practical Knowledge In order for the members to be fully acquainted with the medical profession, the Pre-Medics Club attended several seminars conducted by various local professionals. A physical therapist demonstrated his different techniques on members. A trip to the laboratory captivated them as it was shown how blood samples are tested and typed. St. Clement Hospital in Red Bud was a highlight of the year. There, the girls saw how a patient’s record is kept on file. An informative session with the school district psychologist and a visit to McDaniel's Funeral Home rounded out the schedule. Serving the community, the club made tray favors for the Sparta Community Hospital and sponsored a booth at the Hospital Auction held in the fall. Diana Morber helps Bulldogs wrap up a victory PreMedics entry in the Homecoming Parade. so Becky Schilling, secretary-treasurer; Randy Gieselmann, president; Mr. Birchler, advisor; James Fiene, vice-president: Melanie Johnson, reporter. Science Club Makes Their Own Electricity The Science Club had a merry but scientific Christmas. Their Christmas tree was lighted by a battery, constructed with no electrical means. The cool yule has become somewhat of a tradition in the science department at Christmas. At various meetings, members enjoyed many filmstrips, experiments and demonstrations. In the Homecoming Parade the officers threw candy from their car to onlookers. A science fair was held in the spring in which the members of the Science Club participated. Mr. Birchler demonstrated to his science club members how his Christmas tree was lighted by an electrolyte substance. 5t Shootout at the OK corral? No! Just a friendly duel between Lana Nitzsche and Nancy Graham on Cowboy and Indian Day . Lana was the victim. Pep Club Barks With Spirit for Bulldogs This year's Pep Club was a Spirit filled group cheering at football and basketball games. During their year of activities, Spirit Week was the main event. This week consisted of Odds and Ends Day on which odds and ends were sold in the cafeteria at very low prices. Tuesday was Hats Off to the Bulldogs Day . In the assembly on Friday the Juniors were given the trophy for buying the most number of hats on Hats Off Day . Wednesday was Dress Up Day when all the students dressed up as Cowboys and Indians. A prize was given to the most attractively dressed student. Winding up the week was an assembly at which the Student Council girls fell victorious over the women faculty in a thrilling basketball game. School spirit was, to be sure, prevailing over everything that week. Diane McNulty, secretary-treasurer; Miss Partington, advisor; Bob Pease, president; Jim Dunnivan, vice- president. 52 GAA Becomes Member of Women s Liberation The Girl's Athletic Association began interscholastic competition for the first time. The girls competed against GAA teams from surrounding schools in various spons such as softball, volleyball, bowling, basketball, badminton, and track. The bowling team attended Harrisburg Invitational Tournament placing second, losing by only two pins to Benton. Earning individual honors were Diane Menke, second place high series and Doris Hayer, third place high series. More girls than ever meet once a week to improve themselves physically. These girls, besides enjoying themselves, learned to participate in scheduled activities. The club gives each girl a chance to show off” her athletic ability and to increase her knowledge of sports. These girls learned the arts of sportsmanship, friendship, and last but not least, physical fitness. ... .7 w ' - • T LEFT: Janice Slavens coaches as Susie Walker runs to base, waits expectantly. RIGHT: Ready to return the ball, Janice Slavens BOTTOM: Janis Boyd, secretary-treasurer: Patty Thompson and Sheri Rezba, program chairmen. TOP: Vicki McDaniel, president: Miss Deaton, advisor: Laura Thompson, vice-president. 53 FFA, Librarians Have Busy Year Student Librarians: David Bauer, Judy Markotay, Pam Mathis, Dianne Morber, Carol Stork, Pam Happel, Jean Harms, Mr. Wilson (advisor), Terri Hillyard, Layvonne Pflaster. The librarians served as Mr. Wilson's student assistants who learned much about the care of a library and issuing and retrieving library books. This group gave up their study hall to learn about library science. Another active group was the Future Farmers of America who entered contests judging grain, soil, and dairy. One field trip was taken to Dixon Springs Agriculture Experimental Farm for the purpose of educating students in different ways of farming. In a Grow and Poultry Show at Valmeyer, ag students won five A ribbons, four B, and one C. During the basketball season, a team of FFA members played FFA teams from other schools. FFA: Mr. Brown, advisor; David Hagene, treasurer; Gary Keller, reporter; Robert Gross, secretary; Matthew McCree, sentinel; Richard Wittenbom, vice-president; Doug Bickett, president. 54 TOP: House built by the Building Trades Classes. MIDDLE: Mr. Wasson, Mr. Johnson, advisors; Logan Roche, president: Glenda Geralds, secretary: Randy Diefenbach. vice-president: Carol Stork, treasurer; James Gacrtner, reporter: Mr. Taylor, advisor. VIC A Holds Open House in February In charge of open house for the new house constructed by the building trades classes, the Vocational Industrial Club of America displayed the house to people of the community and prospective buyers. VIC A was busied by several projects this year. At the beginning of the year members sold peanuts, built a float for the Homecoming Parade, and wrote a local constitution. In March several club members attended the state VICA convention in Springfield at which they entered a carpentry contest. James Dunnivan and Ed Nordmann tile the bathroom in the house built by Building Trades Classes. 55 School Spirited, the Band Stands Ready Wearing an all day smile, the Band spent a day at Six Flags for their field trip. Rex cleaner was sold with much enthusiasm as the members tried to raise money for a trip to the Springfield Fair. Other money making projects were selling bulletin boards and magazines. The Marching Bulldogs marched in the Homecoming Parade, adding much song to the activities. Winning sixth place in the Murphysboro Apple Festival started the Marching Bulldogs on the right foot as they later marched in the Mardi Gras parades at both Sparta and Pinckney ville. During the summer the Bulldogs played and marched at Evansville and Baldwin. To entertain the Nursing home, the Band put on a concert. The Christmas Concert was held in December. The Tri City Festival, held at Chester, ended the year for the Band. OPPOSITE PAGE: (Top) Mr. Antry, band director. (Bottom) The Marching Bulldogs. LEFT: BAND OFFICERS: (Girls seated) Jaylene Cundiff, vice-president; JoNita Hall, class representative. (Standing) Janice Slavens, secretary; Melanie Johnson, treasurer. (On the steps from top) Aaron Beard, president; Dennis Heck, representative; Randy Gieselmann, representative; Mike Gentry, representative. BELOW: The Marching Bulldogs were rated sixth out of thirty-two schools in the Murphysboro Apple Festival Parade. 57 Majorettes, Color Guard Blazon Band MAJORETTES. Pam Denman, Kim Karsten, Susan Cane, Peggy Miller, and Lynn Elwyn Flags, guns, and banners, carried by the new Color Guard, gave the band a flashy, military style. Marching in their new uniforms, they presented their school colors in blue and white jump suits. Talented and precise, the group performed at football games and during half-time at basketball games. Another hard working segment of the band is the majorettes. Stepping high, this group highlights the band with its beauty and color. The majorettes attended Purdue University band camp in Indiana. At camp they learned better techniques and precision routines. Fans were dazzled as they twirled their fire and light batons at the half of football and basketball games. Their new uniforms were white velvet tops with brilliant blue sequin suits. Following note by note on the baritone is Larry Partington. Practices such as this were the reason that the band made such a good sound. Regina Bostic (right) concentrated on the valve trombone and Art Gasser (left) ompahed on the tuba. Marching in front of the band was a new contingent of girls called the color guard. 59 FT A Wins Candle Contest With FBLA Selling Christmas candles became a competitive means of making money when FT A and FBLA agreed to a candle duel. The FTA won the contest selling over 400 candles. Homecoming brought the Future Teachers another money making opportunity. At the Homecoming football game, club members sold balloons filled with helium. Colour Them Blue , the club float won second place in the club division of the Homecoming Parade. On October 14, the members traveled to Marissa to the Regional Workshop. For two days during the spring, the junior and senior members went back to grade school not only to observe the teachers in their profession, but also to be the teacher on the second day; thus students gained first hand experience to help them determine whether they want to be teachers. TOP RIGHT: Mr. Stephens, advisor; Kathy Nielson, secretary; Stephanie Juenger, reporter: Mike York, president; Diane Menke, treasurer, Miss Vaughn, advisor. ABOVE: Club members fill helium balloons to sell at the Homecoming football game. RIGHT: Mr. Stephens, Miss Vaughn, and Mr. Tammens fill the balloons all 300 of them. 60 STANDING: Laurie Aitken, vice-president of recreation; Brenda Ruroede, historian; Kathy Hargis, secretary; Mrs. Meyer, advisor; Debbie Deppe, treasurer; Brenda Burns, public relations; Penny King, projects and degrees. IN WINDOW: Pam Brown, first vice-president; Sheri Rezba, president: Jane Craig, second vice-president; Mrs. Reid, advisor. RIGHT: FHA entry in the Homecoming Parade was Trojans are all Washed Up Homer Economics Wed in FHA Skit Aggie Culture, will thou have this man, Homer Economics, to be thy wedded husband? This is a line from a skit the FHA put on for the rally held at Marissa. Before Christmas, the FHA had a toy drive to collect toys for Christmas presents. Any toys in need of repair were fixed and then sent with other toys to children who were not getting any Christmas presents. The club sang Christmas carols at the nursing home. Fund raising projects this year were the cook book sale and the coat check. Competition was the stimulus that caused the girls to sell 120 cook books. The top sellers received prizes. As in previous years, the FHA had a coat check during basketball games. The Mother- Daughter tea was held for the installation of new officers. Wash Out the Trojans was the float for the Homecoming Parade. Preparing for a skit presented in competition at Marissa High School, these girls presented the wedding of Aggie Culture and Homer Economics. 61 TOP SEATED: Miss Kaitchuck, Advisor: Laurie Rudloff, President. STANDING: Janice Hissong, Secretary: Cindy Abell, Treasurer; Nancy Graham, Vice-President. BOTTOM. French Club Takes Tour Through Canada Bonjour'' one of the famous French words fit in quite well for the French Club members the past summer. Several members of the French Club made an exciting ten day journey to Canada where they were able to utilize their French vocabulary. The Greyhound Express earned the group to Niagra Falls, Montreal, Quebec City, and Toronto. In Canada, the group visited an Indian reservation, rode in horse-drawn carriages, and ate in French restaurants. The group really enjoyed their expedition. During Homecoming the club presented a 1928-Model A Ford in the parade. The members made money by selling zip code books. An activity during one of the club's meetings was watching slides and films, and planning a field trip for spring. The trip to Canada was a highlight 62 New Latin Club Holds Roman Style Banquet Venerunt, viderunt, vicerunt - they came, they saw, they conquered . The Latin Club initiated its first year in a victorious fashion by winning third place in the Homecominq Parade. Perhaps one of the most unique organizations at SHS, Latin Club is formed in the image of a Roman state. The club consists of three divisions: the servi (slaves) or first year Latin students; the civi (citizens) or second year Latin students and the coloni who are former Latin students. One of the club's highlights was an unusual banquet patterned after a Roman feast at which the servi waited on the civi and coloni. Many Roman dishes were served and for entertainment bingo was played in Latin. TOP. FRONT ROW: Cindy Happel, praetor: Karen Slaven, quaestor; Jean Boyd, consul; Karen McConachie, censor. BACK ROW: Bonnie McDonald, Stephen Gerlach, Jaylene Cundiff, aediles. MIDDLE: Trojans were slaves in the Homecoming Parade. BOTTOM: The Latin Club reflects some of the Roman culture at their banquet. 63 Speech Team Wins Third FFL Trophy Winning the sweepstakes trophy at the Egyptian Forensic League finals is a feat in itself but to win three years in a row is indeed an outstanding accomplishment. Sparta achieved the goal this year with points amassed by Tino Bottino who won first in original comedy, Fred Bardo and Jane Diercks who won first in duet acting, and Denise Doiron who won in special occasion speaking. Sparta participated in other speech tournaments and while they did not win first place they did have students who took top honors in several events. At Normal first place honors went to Tina Bottino in original comedy, Rhonda Lindsay in dramatic interpretation, and Jane Diercks in costume design. Winning at Southern Illinois University were Tina Bottino in oridinal comedy, Pam Happel in prose reading, and Fred Bardo in oratorical declamation. TOP RIGHT: Patty Thompson, vice-president; Maureen Pahlman, president; Roberta Deason, secretary- treasurer; Mr. Kirksey, advisor. BOTTOM LEFT: Darla Eggemeyer and Rena Ashley put together the programs for Funny Girl . BOTTOM RIGHT: Winning first place in the Egyptian Forensic League finals. Jane Diercks and Fred Bardo spend time rehearsing The Great White Hope . 64 CHORUS. FRONT ROW: Mary Spinney, Tammy Blind, Ruth Orr, Angela Gerlach, Janet Keller, Jean Deppe. MIDDLE ROW: Loma Hawley, Melissa Bivens, Vea Woody, Wilma Richell, Cherie Sipole, Nanci Leming, Wanda Beckley. BACK ROW: Stephanie Juenger, Jane Craig, Jean Sieberg, Laura Thompson, Stephanie Gerlach, Brenda Rurode, Bev Sternberg, Melanie Johnson, Kathy Stephenson. Chorus Sing Along With Director Hapke The Chorus had a new look this year with new powder blue gowns purchased by the district. Each girl agreed to purchase silver shoes to offset the gowns. The new outfits were first worn at the band and chorus concert presented in December. The Christmas concert featured Frostiana”, a song based on a poem written by Robert Frost: Choose Something Like a Star , ”1 Believe in Music , and An Old Fashioned Love Song . In March the Chorus participated in the solo and ensemble contest. Mr. Hapke is an enthusiastic and expressive director who leads various singing groups in the unit plus the Community Chorus. 65 Barker Wins Fourth Blue Banner Aivard Knee deep in printer’s ink and running wild to meet deadlines, the journalism class tries to put together another edition of the Bulldog Barker. Putting a high school paper together is not enough for the hard working and enthusiastic journalism students, for they must also publish a quarterly paper, THE DISTRICT MONITOR, which headlines news from all the schools in the unit. The quality of the BARKER is attested to by the fact that last spring at the Southern Illinois Scholastic Press Association meeting the paper won its fourth consecutive Blue Banner Award. ABOVE LEFT: Journalism students published the Barker and Monitor. ABOVE RIGHT: The staffs entered a truck in the Homecoming Parade. RIGHT: Sharon Bums, editor of the BULLDOG BARKER; Rena Ashley, editor of the DISTRICT MONITOR: Mrs. Henderson, advisor: Judy Markotay, Assistant Editor of the DISTRICT MONITOR. 66 Annual Staff Ad Solicitors. FRONT ROW: Joni Williams, Cindy Nitzsche, Roberta Deason, Theresa Nordmann, Carol Schulte, Debbie Dunker, Roslyn Preston. BACK ROW: Kathy Nielson, Bonnie McDonald, Cindy Happel, Mary Ann Lehnherr, Janis Boyd, Nancy Hedin, Merry Holt, Karen McConachie. Night Meetings Busy for Annual Staff Annual Staff Workers, Linda Boston (seated). SECOND ROW: Nancy Boyd. Chris Smith, Beverly Sternberg, Jeff Gurley. BACK: Greg Wright, Gwynn Tate. Producing an annual requires much work and long range planning. This year's staff began last spring with prom, track, and baseball and ended with basketball this year. Besides planning pictures to be taken by the photographers, ad soliciters beat the pavement to collect nearly fourteen hundred dollars while others spent hours gathering information and writing captions, copy blocks, and heads. Each year the staff chooses a theme and tries to incorporate some new twist in the layout or appearance of the book: for example, there are fifteen color pictures, two hundred sixteen pages, and color end sheets. This year's theme is Reflections with pictures from past days at Sparta High School. Nearly all meetings were at night while much work was done on weekends. 67 FRONT ROW: Tenley Karsten, business manager; Theresa Bradshaw, organizations editor; Vicki McDaniel, editor. MIDDLE ROW: Regina Bostic, index editor; Mr. Simpson, advisor; Amy Phillip� , publicity manager; Janet Pillers, publicity manager; Patty Thompwon, faculty editor. BACK ROW: Linda Morgan, assistant editor; Robert Linders, sports editor: Toni Fuller, classes editor; Beverly Sternberg. 68 Golden Dozen Award Merited by Bulldog 'That's it! Print it! These familiar words still ring in the ears of the annual staff, and will continue to ring for many years after. Diligence paid off when the 1971 annual won the Golden Dozen Award given by Southern Illinois Scholastic Press Association. The 1972 Bulldog was awarded a second place rating by Columbia Scholastic Press Association and was nominated for the Golden Dozen for the second straight year. One annual staff member, Linda Morgan, studied yearbook procedures at a journalism workshop held at Southern Illinois University in July. There she won a certificate for being the hardest worker. Certificates and ratings were not the only awards for the staff. The pleased looks of students when reading the Bulldog were the greatest rewards. TOP LEFT: Mr. Simpson sings the blues while working with the techni- cropper. BOTTOM LEFT: Regina Bostic and Linda Morgan diligently busy themselves typing and drawing up pages. BOTTOM RIGHT: Vicki McDaniel blows bubbles to pass the time during a late-night annual staff meeting. 69 70 71 Keeping Madison scoreless became the objective of Wayne Roberts who stops a running attempt. Bulldogs Schopp f°r New Winning Season Sparta, with a new coaching staff at the helm, had its first winning season since 1967. After los- ing the first two games. Coach Gary Schopp’s Bulldogs did an aDout face and won the next three. Led by all-conference Don Rountree, Sparta came out in the total point run having for league play 70- 59 for the opposition and 123-97 in season play. One of the season's highlights was the win over Metropolis in the Homecoming game. The Sparta- Murphysboro game came as one of the most excit- ing of the season when, with less than two minutes to play, a free-for-all broke out between the two teams. Finally the officials called the game leav- ing the Bulldogs on the losing end. Sparta's winning season came with a sound thrashing of Chester. In that game Mike Collins intercepted a Chester pass to run seventy-one yards for the touchdown ana David St. James intercepted another for a 74 yard touchdown. Wayne Roberts gains yardage in a losing effort against the Benton Rangers. 72 VARSITY SCOREBOARD SHS 7 Benton 26 SHS 0 DuQuoln 34 SHS 12 Nashville 0 SHS 20 Madison 0 SHS 26 Metropolis 8 SHS 8 Murphy sboro 19 SHS 6 Anna-Jonesboro 0 SHS 0 Pinckney ville 6 SHS 44 Chester 0 (RECORD: Won 5, Lost 4) TOP LEFT: Lined up against Madison, the Bulldogs begin their second shutout of the season. BOTTOM LEFT: Touchdown against Madison! RIGHT: Joe Klostermann, Sophomore coach; Gary Schopp, varsity head coach; Monte Cater, assistant varsity coach; Paul Finley, Freshman coach. VARSITY: FRONT ROW; Coach Cater, Moore, Cox, Cowell, Dismuke, St. James, Valleroy, Hairston, Woodard, Fulton, Odle. ROW 2: Beckley, Kelly, Roberts, Jeffers, Wolter, Redpath, Mathis, Pierce, Chandler, Holloway, Collins, Coach Schopp. BACK ROW: Barnes, Kloth, Smith, Quinlan, McIntyre, Reid, Rountree, Guriy, Gerlach, Aitken, Harten, Williams. 73 At the last home game. Mom's night, senior Jeff Gurley gives his mom a corsage. Pushing like this ended in a free for all against Murphysboro. 74 Home Opener Rains Victory for Sparta Even though it was the wettest game of the season, the weather was no ill-omen for the Sparta Bulldogs in their first home game. After losing their first two games away, Sparta whipped Nash- ville for the first time since the Hornets joined the Southwest Egyptian Conference. This win was the beginning of an uphill climb to the first winning season since 1967. After three scoreless innings in the Nashville game, Sparta opened everything up with two pass plays by Gerlach and a touch- down by David St. James. The second touchdown came when sophomore halfback Mike Collins broke loose to run sixty-nine yards for the score. LEFT: Tri-Captains - David St. James, Don Roun- tree, Randy Valleroy. Wayne Roberts gains yardage in a losing effort against Benton. RIGHT: Making the first touchdown of the game, David St. James opens up a tie game against Madison. 75 Freshman Show Promise with 4-2 Mark With a 4-2 record the freshmen, for the second straight year, were a bright spot of the season. Carrying for 662 yards and scoring eleven touchdowns, Herschel Williams along with full- back Matt Wilson who gained 582 yards and made eight touchdowns led the team on offense. An- other freshman standout, Stephen Gerlach, com- pleted fifteen of thirty-six passes attempted. In spite of the fact that many sophomore players saw varsity action, the junior-varsity maintained a stout defense to end the season with a 4-4 record. Offensively, David Peck, Keith Anderson, and Mike Brown who gained 516 yards and made six touchdowns led the team to a suc- cessful season. Practices like this helped to make the young Bulldogs sport a winning record of 4-2. JUNIOR VARSITY: FRONT ROW: Glaspy, Curless, Misselhorn, Steele, Brown, Anderson, Peck, King, Jim McCree. ROW 2: Gasser, Gerlach, Jeff Hall, David Hall, Aitken, Pillers, Wilson, Batton, Wolters, Smith. BACK ROW: McDonough, Chandler, Hasemeyer, Howie, Cavalier, Gegel, Vuichard, Holloway, Matt McCree, Williams. JUNIOR VARSITY SCOREBOARD SHS 24 Chester 6 SHS 8 DuQuoin 20 SHS 20 Nashville 24 SHS 40 Carlyle 6 SHS 6 Mater Dei 0 SHS 8 Murphysboro 14 SHS 8 Anna-Jacksboro 6 SHS 6 Pinckneyville 12 (RECORD: Won 4, Lost 4) FRESHMAN SCOREBOARD SHS 28 DuQuoin 0 SHS 28 Chester 14 SHS 20 Nashville 34 SHS 16 Murphysboro 18 SHS 22 Pinckneyville 6 SHS 34 Mater Dei 0 (RECORD: Won 4, Lost 2) 76 LEFT: Dennis Redpath picks up his equipment for the start of another football season. RIGHT: Coach Schopp and Coach Finley issue lockets to Wayne Roberts. FRESHMEN: FRONT ROW: Curless, Pillers, Coop, Gentry, Part- ington, Gentry. ROW 2: Moody, Meyer, Gerlach, Wilson, Hall, Venus, Parks. ROW 3; Littlepage, Smith, Glaspy, Wittenborn, Douglas, Nurnberger. ROW 4: Wilkerson, Pigford, Eggemeyer, Walls, Wilman, Valleroy, Glenn. 77 VARSITY. FRONT ROW: Robert Parks, mgr.; Dale Spier, Glen Campbell, Mark Maybell, David Peck, Mike Collins, Mark Hille, Gary Hanna, mgr. BACK ROW: Coach Cater, Lyndon Beckley, Jim Jeffers, John Smith, Gary Barnes. Paul Rogers, Mark Green, Jim Kessler, Roger Gerlach, Mark Wolter, Coach Klostermann. VARSITY SCOREBOARD SHS Opponent Benton 52 97 Carlyle 51 52 Meridian 79 99 Chester 60 51 Belleville Althoff 71 93 DeQuoin 55 89 Anna-Joneboro 57 62 Pinckneyville 36 75 Murphysboro 32 80 Johnston City 69 70 Pinckneyville 55 61 Nashville 64 59 Granite City 62 75 Murphysboro 58 101 Anna-Jonesboro 78 66 Nashville 71 61 DuQuoin 70 74 Chester 70 73 MATER DEI TOURNAMENT Mater Dei 76 66 Thornton Fractional (South) 70 90 MID-WINTER CLASSIC Sesser 92 58 Trico 52 59 DuQuoin 62 76 RECORD: WON 6. LOST 17 Mark Wolter (top) and Roger Gerlach (bottom) attempt shots in a losing effort against Granite City. 78 Trico Wins Sparta s Mid-Winter Classic This year's Midwinter Classic proved to be a real thriller as it saw the Trico Pioneers going against the Pinckneyville Panthers in the title bout, and the Sparta Bulldogs meeting the DuQuoin Indians for the third place position. While Trico won handily the championship title, DuQuoin had to put up a good fight against the scrappy Spartans to take third place honors. The all-toumament team included Roger Gerlach, junior, and on the second team, Gary Barnes, junior. The regular season proved disappointing as the Bulldogs won only five games even though they improved greatly. In many of the games, the Bulldogs played their best ball against some of the toughest teams in the state. Victories over Anna and Nashville near the end of the season showed the marked improvement that Bulldogs had made. ABOVE: Mr. Messing presents the third place trophy to the DuQuoin Indians. LEFT: M k Green (32) and Lyndon Beckley (44) struggle for rebound against Carlyle who was the winner 52 - 51. 79 Freshmen Place in Pinckneyville Tournament One of the bright spots this year was the freshman team who won second place in the Pinckneyville Tournament. The young Bulldogs defeated Cahokia and DuQuoin before succumbing to the host Panthers. The Junior Varsity also fared well this season with victories over Merdian, Murphysboro, and rival Pinckneyville. While the young varsity had a losing season that gave them valuable experience, the freshmen and junior varsity season seemed to indicate that next year gives a promise of different record next year. TOP LEFT: Mark Wolters makes two against DuQuoin. TOP RIGHT: St. James, Carlyle, Kessler practice. BOTTOM LEFT: The game at Granite City begins. BOTTOM RIGHT: FRESHMEN. FRONT ROW: Willman, mgr., Hampton, Tom Eggemeyer, Rudy Eggemeyer, Deppe, Weber, Grah, Cox. BACK ROW: Douglas, Williams, Wilkerson, Wilson, Gerlach, Hennrichs, Smith, Reid, Coach Finley. 80 JUNIOR VARSITY. FRONT ROW: Mark Hille, Rick Cavalier, David Peck, Mike Collins, Mike Jackson. BACK ROW: Lyle Aitken, Glen Campbell, Matt McCree, Paul Rogers, Jim Jeffers, Dale Spier, Coach Cater. JUNIOR VARSITY SCOREBOARD SHS Opponent Benton 61 44 Belleville Althoff 67 47 Carlyle 68 52 Meridian 70 66 Chester 55 56 Belleville Althoff 81 54 DuQuoin 60 38 Anna-Jonesboro 59 51 Pinckneyville 51 52 Pinckneyville 51 49 Murphysboro 61 55 Johnston City 44 67 Pinckneyville 70 47 Nashville 63 42 Trico 48 39 Granite City 60 70 Cahokia 50 62 Murphysboro 45 64 Anna-Jonesboro 62 67 Nashville 75 58 DuQuoin 63 69 Chester 86 64 RECORD: WON 14, LOST 8 FRESHMAN SCOREBOARD SHS Opponent CHester 62 37 Marissa 56 20 DuQuoin 37 51 Pinckneyville 47 49 Nashville 46 55 Cahokia 58 47 Steeleville 48 35 Steeleville 61 33 Cahokia 51 52 Cahokia 39 43 Trico 57 50 Cahokia 40 53 Cahokia 44 56 Belleville East 49 68 Belleville East 48 26 PINCKNEYVILLE TOURNAMENT Cahokia 59 52 DuQuoin 50 42 Pinckneyville 40 62 RECORD: WON 9, LOST 12 81 SOFTBALL TEAM. FRONT ROW: Laura Thompson, Pat Shoffner, Susie Walker, Linda Boston, Janice Slavens, Sandy Eggemeyer, Karen McConachie, Pat Thompson. BACK ROW: Miss Deaton, Becky Toms, Bev Walters, Karen Pahlman, Chris Willis, Nancy Graham, Maureen Pahlman, Gloria Smith, Cathy Elsea, Denise Deutschmann. Girls Begin Inter-School Athletic Contests Inter-school athletics for girls has become a reality at Sparta High School. In their first competitive year, the softball team boasted a 4 - 1 record while the volleyball team hosted its own six team tournament with Trico, Benton, Carbondale, Pinckneyville, DuQuoin and Sparta participating. Trico won the A team competition and DuQuoin the B team. The bowling team placed second behind Benton in a tournament at Harrisburg. Doris Hayer and Diane Menke tied for second place in high series. In a roll-off Doris was second and Diane third. The girls also participated in basketball. All of the girls’ athletic teams were coached by Miss Peggy Deaton. Linda Boston (top) and Sandy Eggemeyer (bottom) helped to achieve the girls 4-1 record in softball. 82 VOLLEYBALL TEAM. FRONT ROW: Stephanie Gerlach, lanis Boyd, Janet Pillers, Nancy Graham, Rhonda Lindsey, Pam Mathis. BACK ROW: Miss Deaton, Kim Green, Pat Thompson, Sheri Rezba, Janice Slavens, Lisa Moffat, Theresa Nordmann, Karen Pahlman. CENTER: (left) Maureen Pahlman scores against Trico, (right) Sparta hosted a six team volleyball tournament. BOTTOM. BOWLING TEAM: Cathy Wittenborn, Doris Hayer, Diane Menke, Ruth On, Miss Deaton. S3 Albert Carlyle and Team Wins Conference Beginning Southwestern Egyptian Conference com- petition this year, Coach Buzz Bradley's runners responded to the challenge by capturing the confer- ence championship and finishing the year overall magna cum laude. Senior veterans were Aaron Beard, Carl Richell, Bob Koegnegstein, Rick Martin, David Sams, and seasoned stand-out Albert Carlyle. Albert broke the following: five course records: At Murphys- boro, the 2.85 mile course in a time of 15:51; at Anna-Jonesboro a distance of 2.5 miles in 12:52; on the 2.7 mile Pinckney ville terrain in a blazing time of 13:52; on a long, hilly 2.9 mile Duquoin course in a time of 15:45; and on the 2.75 mile Sparta course in a record-breaking 14:00. SHS 15 TRACK SCOREBOARD Pinckneyville 45 SHS 24 Pinckneyville 35 SHS 15 Murphysboro 50 DuQuoin 80 SHS 18 Murphysboro 45 SHS 16 DuQuoin 47 SHS 15 DuQuoin 49 SHS 15 Anna 50 SHS 34 Red Bud 24 SHS 28 Cahokia 27 SHS 40 Marissa 15 Aviston 82 SHS 50 Marissa 15 Okawville 67 West Frankfort Invitational - SHS Third Benton Invitational - SHS Sixth Conference Meet - SHS First District - SHS Tenth TOP LEFT: Runners line up in a dual between Pinckney ville and Sparta. BOTTOM LEFT: Cross Country Team. FRONT ROW: Coach Bradley, Koenegstein, Carlyle, Beard, Richell, Marin, Sams, Huether. ROW 2: Young, Hille, Holcomb, Maybell, Campbell, Jeffers, Dickerson. BACK ROW: Troutman, Hampton, Wetzel, Cox, Brown, Maxwell. RIGHT; Albert Carlyle runs to break another course record at Sparta. _____m GOLF TEAM. STANDING: Coach Rohlfing, Steve Blind. Todd Murphy. Steve Naccarato, Mark Maybell, Mark Wolters. SEATED: John Robison, John Pillers. Golf Team Has a Lackluster Season LEFT: Mark Maybell makes the winning putt against Chester. RIGHT: Mark Wolters begins Nashville's downfall. Coach Terry Rohlfing's golf team, while sporting a 5 - 2 record, had a rather uneventful season. Many matches were rained out, but the Bulldogs participated in five meets and won three of those against some sti competition. There were no standouts in the sport, nor did Sparta qualify the district. GOLF SCOREBOARD Anna-Jonesboro 179, SHS 193, Waterloo- Givault 195 SHS 177, Waterloo 181, Waterloo-Gibault 192 SHS 189, Nashville 191 SHS 191. Anna-Jonesboro 162 SHS 183, Chester 191, Waterloo 194 85 Mark Wolters assists in the victory of the freshmen-sophomores over all conference rivals. Cindermen Breeze Dan Peck and the freshman relay team of Mike Brown, John Smith, Mark Wolters, and Mike Collins highlighted the 1972 track season by break- ing school records to lead the Bulldogs to two Southwest Egyptian Conference titles. Dan Peck sailed over the pole vault bar at a height of thir- teen feet one inch. The freshman relay team also set a record of 1:38.4, knocking 2.4 seconds from the old one. The Bulldogs wrested the conference title from Pinckney ville, a title not in much doubt after Sparta had won eight of nine meets during the regular season. They proved their supremacy by defeating second place DuQuoin by twenty- eight points. The freshmen-sophomores kept their conference title, beating DuQuoin by 15 points. to Conference Titles Dan Peck breaks the school pole vault record with a jump of thirteen feet one inch. 86 TRACK TEAM: SEATED: Taylor, Anderson, Holcomb, Dismuke, Roberts, David Peck, Hille, Brown, Holloway, King, Collins. ROW 2: Sams, Schulein, Aitken, Smith, Dan Peck, Maybell, Gerlach, Green, Beckley, Taylor, Gaertner, St. James, Sutterer, manager. BACK ROW: Coach Bradley, Hall, Hood, McIntyre, Cox, David Elsea, Koenegstein, Campbell, Coach Finley, Steve Elsea, manager. ABOVE: Glen Campbell jumps 18'6 . BELOW: Mike Collins scores in the long jump. TRACK SCOREBOARD TRIANGULA RS SHS 89 1 2, DuQuoin 56 1 2, Red Bud 21 SHS 95 1 2, Chester 38, Anna 33 1 2 SHS 87, Pinckney ville 45, Trico 35 SHS 75, Carbondale 76, P’ville 16 SHS 101 1 2, Columbia 25 1 2, Nashville 37 SHS 93 1 2, DuQuoin 45 1 2, Chester 28 SHS 86, Murphysboro 44 l 2. Trico 37 1 2 SHS 104, Nashville 56, Okawville 6 SHS 85, Red Bud 45, Chester 37 DUALS SHS 58, Carbondale 69 SHS 66 1 2, Carbondale 60 1 2 (JV) MEETS DuQuoin Invitational - SHS Second Frosh-Soph Conference - SHS First Varsity Conference - SHS First LEFT: Alan Young bunts to save the Bulldogs from Marissa. CENTER: Roger Gerlach was named the Bulldog's best pitcher. RIGHT: Batting in another run against Trico is Jim Kessler. BELOW LEFT: Recipient of the Golden Glove award was Jim Kessler first baseman. BASEBALL SCOREBOARD OPPONENTS SHS OPPONENT Marissa 4 4 Red Bud 11 13 Chester 5 1 Trico 2 5 Trico 7 4 Warren 2 4 Chester 14 4 Murphy sboro Steele ville 5 4 6 4 Red Bud 8 2 Pinckneyville 15 6 Pinckney ville 11 0 DuQuoin 2 4 Anna-Jonesboro 12 1 Murphy sboro 6 5 Chester 7 3 Ashley 9 2 Steeleville 5 2 Chester 4 0 Marissa 5 9 RECORD: Won 12, Lost 6, Tied 2 88 Baseball Team Places Dennis Heck hits his third home run. Second in Conference Finishing second in the Southwest Egyptian Conference with a 12-6-2 record and winning second in the district championship, Sparta’s baseball team had one of its most successful seasons since 1964. Coached by Richard Witten, the team, in its rebuilding year, had two all- conference selections - David St. James and Don Theobald. Team leaders during the season were Don Theobald who was voted most valuable player and who was the leading hitter; Jim Taylor who had most hits; Junior Dunker who had the most runs batted in; David St. James who had the most steals; Roger Gerlach who was best pitcher; Jim Kessler who won the Golden Glove award; and Randy Valleroy who received the 110°Jo award. In runs scored, Sparta had 138 runs to their opposi- tion's 77. BASEBALL TEAM; FRONT ROW: Bicket, Young, Theobald, Gerlach, Valleroy, Bauer, John Jeffers, Fulton, St. James, Odle, Ledbetter. BACK ROW; Coach Witten, Redpath, Kessler, Dunker, Taylor, Bremer, Heck, Jim Jeffers, Roberts, Morrison, Coach Gilley. 89 Cheerleaders Yell for St. Louis Cardinals Go Cardinals! Are the Sparta Varsity cheerlead- ers confused? Not on October 29, 1972. On this day the V squad cheered for the St. Louis Football Cardinals. The girls were asked to cheer for the pros by KMOX Radio Station. Invigorated by the throng of fans, the squad relished their visit to Busch Stadium. In addition to this honor, the cheerleaders won seven blue ribbons, a spirit stick, and one of the six nominations for the Coca Cola Award. All these were the result of the week's hard work which they put in at Illinois State University. Early hours, hard work, and making new friends proved very rewarding and added a touch of excitement to the squad's summer vacation. The four- teen cheerleaders and the mascot work diligently all year to promote school spirit. Perking up school spirit, these cheerleaders yell loudly. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: ROW 1: Tina Bottino, Joannie Williams, Amy Phillips, Rhonda Lindsey. ROW 2: Laurie Rudloff, Bonnie Hood, Chris Moore. 90 Chosen by KMOX Radio Station, these girls, Chris Moore, Laurie Rudloff, Tina Bottino, Joni Williams, and Rhonda Linswey, yelled for the St. Louis Cardinals. LEFT: (Center row) Kathy Wilson, Wanda Beckley, Teresa Lively, Jill Wolters, Vicki Baue. (Left) Judy McCree. (Right) Tammy Mathis. ABOVE: Pam Wittenborn, mascot. 91 Classes 94 See Yourself as Others See You STOP! Before you turn this page to look at each individual pictured, think. Who are you looking at? What will that person be? Will the quiet young man who sits in the back of the room one day become a national figure? Will the smart-eleck-to-be-ignored become your best friend? The people with whom you least associate now may very soon become your closest comrades. Time and circumstances change us all. We often have to change our points of view about ourselves and about other people. So, when you begin to look at all these faces, they are not just pictures on a page. They are individuals who are in close association with each other at Sparta High School. Look closely now. One of them is you. OPPOSITE PAGE: Patty Thompson (top left), singer and actress. Dennis Hanna (bottom left) questions the future. Matt Mooney (top right) an individualist. Those who take time for fun (middle right). Those who wonder, Why? (bottom right). THIS PAGE. Bill Bierman (top), one intellectual. Those who work for a goal (bottom). 9� SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Warren Gerlach, vice-president: Miss Svanda, advisor; Sheri Rezba, president; Miss Deaton, advisor; Janice Slavens, treasurer; Mr. Johnson, advisor; Joyce Jackson, secretary. Seniors Reflect on the Good Old Days As seniors look back on their last year, images from the past and memories of happy and anxious times will reflect the many hours spent in this community where we learned, played, and even taught. The mirrored image of our second place float, Keep on Truckin', points out our ability to work together. With the dazzling beauty of the queen candidates, seniors added to the excitement of Homecoming. As a step toward the future, graduation announcements are ordered and being measured for caps and gowns brings a note of anxiety about hopes of the fu- ture. The fun of making our will, which bequeath laughs and unuseful items to the underclassmen, are only a hint of our departure. The joy of missing a day of school to be together with classmates for one final time touches the heart and blends with the sadness of leaving. Voted best dressed seniors were Janet Pillers and Terry Cowell. 96 RHONDA ALLEN DENISE ANDERSON CYNTHIA ASHER RENA ASHLEY Speech Club 1,2,3,4; Science Club; Pep Club 1,2; FHA 1; Annual Staff 2; Bulldog Barker Staff Reporter 3,4; District Monitor Editor 4; Nobody Likes Mordacious 2; Why I Am a Bachelor 2; Funny Girl 4 FREDDIE BARDO DEBRA BARTON Chorus 2; Drill Team 2,3; French Club 2,3; Bulldog Barker 3; Business Manager 4; District Monitor Staff 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; V1CA 4 DAVID BAUER AARON BEARD Band 1,2,3; President 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 3, 4; Football 1; 500 Mile Club 4 97 BARBARA BENSON Speech 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3; GAA 1,2; Chorus 1,2 DOUGLAS BICKET FFA 1,2,3; President 4; Star Greenhand Award 1; State and National Delegate to Kansas City and Springfield 1,2,3; Speech Team 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4 WILLIAM BEERMAN GERALD BIRCHLER As Freshmen We Were Audacious But Shy ABOVE: Acting like funny little freshmen at the 1969 Christmas Dance were Tenley Karsten, Ann Hammel, Patty Thompson, and Regina Bostic. RIGHT: As seniors we are older but at times we like our freshmen ways. Rena Ashley and Judy Markotay decorate the Barker car for Homecom- ing. 98 ROGER BIRCHLER CHARLES BIRD REGINA BOSTIC Latin Club 4; Speech Club 3,4; Funny Girl 4; Annual Staff 3; Index Editor 4; Pre-Medics 3; Reporter 4; Safety Club 4; Band 2,3,4; Treasurer 3; Pep Band 2,3,4; Egyptian Music Camp 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; GAA 2; Spanish Club 1; Christmas Dance Waitress 1 LINDA BOSTON Drill Team 2; Captain 3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Softball Team 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Prom Waitress 2; Talent Show, First Placel,2; Annual Staff 4; Safety Club Secretary-Trea- surer 3; Treasurer 4; Funny Girl” 4 NANCY BOYD Chorus 1; Pre-Medics 1,2; FHA 1; Executive Council 2; Speech Club 2,3.4; Why I Am a Bachelor 2; Annual Staff 3,4; Band 2,‘3,4; Pep Band 2,3; Safety Club Reporter 3; Pep Club 1,2; Secretary-Treasurer 3; Latin Club 4; Chess Club 2 JO JEAN BROWN (Transfer From Marion) Pep Club 1,2; Gymnastics Club 1, 2; Chorus 1; FHA 2; FBLA Secretary 4 HELEN BURKE SHARON TOWNLEY BURNS French Club 1,2,3; GAA 1; Pep Club 1,2,3; Bulldog Barker Editor 4; Chorus 1,2 99 EDWARD CARLE ALBERT CARLYLE CARMEN CHANDLER FBLA 4; French Club 3,4; VICA 4 DONNA CLIFTON Chorus 1,2; Pre-Medics 2,3; Funny Girl 4 DAISY COPPLE TERRY COWELL Basketball 1; Football 1,2,4; Pep Club 3; Most Attractive 4; Best Dressed 4: Prom Waiter 2 GREG COX Football 1; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3; Baseball 4; Prom Server 2 ROBERTA DEASON Chorus 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 3,4; Pep Club 1,2; GAA 1,2,3,4; FTA 2,3; Representative 4; Speech Club 1,2,3,4; The Visit 3; Funny Girl 4; New Trier Tournament of Champions 2,3; Illinois Girls' State 4; American History Award 3; English Award 3; Illinois State Scholar 3; Nation- al Honor Society 3; Most Studious 4 too JANE DIERCKS ... Speech Club 1,2,3,4; FT A 3,4; Homecoming Attendant 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; New Trier Tournament of Champions 2,3 We Hope We Have Matured From This . . . When we are freshmen, seniors seem so mature and four years seems like an awfully long time. But here we are and we have changed and we hope we have matured. LEFT: As freshmen (top row) Fred Bardo, Donna Clifton, Terry Cowell; (bottom row) Greg Cox, Roberta Deason, Mike York. ABOVE: Decorating the sophomore float were Steve Woodard, Mona Sams, Janet Pillers. 101 FAITH DISMUKE Chorus 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; FHA 1; GAA 1 JAMES DUNNIVAN DARLA EGGEMEYER Speech Club 3,4; French Club 3; Bulldog Barker 3; The Visit 3; Funny Girl 4; Reader's Theater 4 MARK EGGEMEYER As Sophomores We Were Confident LEFT: Freshman Joyce Jackson plays the French Horn with eyes toward the future. CENTER: Charles Kahle was a diligent translator in Latin II. FAR RIGHT: Freshmen academic award winners were Mike Morrison and Patty Thompson. 102 SANDY EGGEMEYER Student Council 1; Prom Waitress 2; GAA 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2; FBLA 1,2,3; President 4; FT A 3 MARGARET EKES Speech Club 1; Reader's Theater 2,3; Chorus 1; Talent Show Chairman 2; Annual Staff 2; Pep Club 3 LYNN ELWYN French Club 1; Pep Club 1,2; Majorette 1,2,3; Head 4 DENNIS FIELDING MIKE FOX TONI FULLER Band 1,2; GAA 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Speech Club 3,4; Annual Staff. Class Editor 4; Drill Team 4; FBLA 4; Funny Girl 4 JIM GAERTNER BONNIE GAERDNER 103 GLENDA GERALDS (Transfer From Waterloo) Pep Club 1,2; V1CA 3,4; Chorus 1; FHA 1; GAA 1 WARREN GERLACH French Club 3; FTA 4; FBLA 4; Senior Class Vice-President GEROL GILL ISON BARBARA GRAH ROGER GREFE JOSEPH GROBB JEFF GURLEY French Club 2,3; Football 1,2,4; Annual Staff 3,4; Pep Club 3,4 DAVID HAGENE FFA 1,2,3; Treasurer 4; State Delegate and National Del- egate to FFA Convention in Urbana and Kansas City 2,3; Annual Staff 3 We Planted Seeds for the Future As a sophomore Doug Bicket was a diligent member of die FFA which he is president of as a senior. ANN HAMMEL Student Council 1,2,3; Class Vice-President 2; Sec- retary 3; Speech Club 1; Pre-Medics 2; Chorus 1,2; Prom Waitress 2; French Club 3; FBLA 4 BRUCE HANNA 105 PAM HAPPEL DAR American History Award 3; Best Actress 3; Student Council 4; Speech Club 2,3,4; Science Club 1,2 KATHY HARGIS GAA 1; FHA 1,2; Secretary 3,4; French Club 2,3,4; Band 2,3,4; Jazz Band 3; Prom Pianist 3 ALICE HARTMAN MICHAEL HAYER DENNIS HECK Band 1,2,3; Class Representative 4; Football 1,2; Pep Band 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Stage Band 3; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Prom Waiter 2; Speech Club 2,3,4; Wittiest 4; Student Council 4 MICHAEL HEINE MARK HERMES MERRY HOLT Annual Staff 2; FHA 1,2; FTA 4; Student Council President Nominee 3 106 KEVIN HOSTERT Football 1,2; Track 1,2; Speech 4 KEEFE HUDDLESTON WAYNE HUSSEMAN JOYCE JACKSON Band 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Vice-President of Degrees and Projects 3; English Award 2; Class Secretary 4; Math Field Day 2,3; National Honor Society 3,4 As juniors we participated in various ways at SHS. Vivian Thompson leaped in a modern dance routine. Bob White (center) learned about metal's properties. Roberta Deason (right) was a hit as a little old woman in the contest play, The Visit.” 107 JOHN JOINER ... RUTH JORDON ... DIANA JUENGER - FBLA; Springfield Convention 3; FHA 4 ... CHARLES KAHLE - FEA 1; National Honor Society 3 As Juniors We Became Sophisticated ABOVE: Senior Keep on Truckin’ to second place. RIGHT: There are those who enjoy learning and therefore become known as being the most studious in their class. 108 KATHY KAISER FBLA Springfield Convention 3,4 MARK KAISER National Honor Society 3,4 TENLEY KARSTEN Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; FTA 3; FBLA 4; French Club 4; GAA 1,2; Annual Staff 3; Business Man- ager 4; Funny Girl JANET KELLER FHA 1,2; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Drill Team 3,4; Bulldog Barker 3,4; District Monitor 4 KIM KELLY JIM KESSLER Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,4; Baseball 1,2,3.4; S Club 1,2,3,4; Prom Waiter 2 BOB KOENEGSTEIN Football 1; Track 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 2,3,4; S Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4 KEN KLOTH 109 DEBBIE LAUFER FHA 1; FBLA 3,4 DAVID LEEMON As Seniors We Turned to Nostalgia Always on time to get things done when necessary is the quality of these two seniors, Mark Hermes and Patty Thompson, who were selected most dependable. ” RHONDA LINDSEY Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; French Club 1,2; Corresponding Secretary 3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; FBLA 4; Speech Club 3,4; Funny Girl 4; The Visit 3; Class Vice-President 1; Homecoming Queen Attendant 2; Most Athletic 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Prom Waitress 2; GAA Volleyball Team 4 BRENDA McCORMICK SUE McCREE FHA 1; French Club 2,3; FBLA 3,4; V1CA 4 Vicki McDaniel Annual Staff 2; Assistant Editor 3; Editor 4; Student Coun- cil 1,2,3; Vice-President 4; Pre-Medics 1; Vice-President 2; President 3; Speech Club 1; Reporter 2; Secretary 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Stage Band 3; Safety Club President 3,4; Illinois Youth Traffic Safety Conference 2; Secretary-Treasurer 3; Vice-President 4; Illinois Youth Traffic Safety Conference of Southern Illinois President 2,3,4; Youth Order United Toward High- way Safety 3,4; DAR Award 4; Friendliest 4; Freshman Homecoming Attendant; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Prom Waitress 2 DON McFADDEN BILL McINTYRE Basketball 1; Track 2,3; Cross Country 3; Football 4; French Club 4; Pep Club 3; S Club 4; Friendliest 4; Male Lead in Funny Girl 4 DENNIS McINTYRE PAT McNULTY JUDY MARKOTAY French Club 1; FHA 1,2; Pep Club 1,2; Bulldog Barker Staff 3,4; District Monitor Staff Assistant Editor 4 STEVE MATHIS 111 RICK MARTIN ... LINDA MAY Band 1,2,3,4; GAA 2; Speech 4 ... MARK MILLER ... PEGGY MILLER French Club 2, 3,4; Pep Club 2,3; Annual Staff 3; Majorette 2,3; Head 4; Prom Waitress 2 (Transfer From Schlarman High School) Sodality 1 CHERYL MEYER ... TONY MEYER ... Wittiest Laurie Rudloff and Dennis Heck. Friendliest Vicki McDaniel and Bill McIntyre. 112 SANDY MINES SHARON MINES STEVE MITCHELL CONNIE MOLL Chorus 1; FBLA 3; Reporter 4; State Conference 3,4 JACK MOORE STEVE NACCARATO KATHY Neilson French Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3; FTA 3; Secretary 4; Annual Staff 4; Safety Club 3; GAA 1,2,3,4 ED NORDMANN 113 PHIL NORDMANN LEONARD OWENS BECCA PACE (Transfer From East Richland High School) Band 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 2; Chamber Sineers 3; Drama Club 1,2,3; Speech Club 2,3,4; Funny Girl KAY PAUTLER (Transfer From Gibault) Chorus 1; Social Committee 1,2; French Club 3,4; FBLA 4; VICA 4 GWEN PENNY MARIE PENNY JANET PILLERS Cheerleader 2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Prom Waitress 2; GAA 1,2,4; Volleyball Team 4; Basketball Team 4; Track Tedm 4; Speech Club 4; Funny Girl; FTA 3; Annual Staff 3; Publicity Editor 4; Latin Club 4; Best Dressed; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4 RUBY PRESS WOOD 114 We Showed Our Strength and Independence ABOVE: Learning to express themselves on issues such as open campus were these seniors who vied for student body president. SEATED: Merry Holt, Sheri Rezba, Becca Pace. STANDING: Greg Wright, Bill Bierman, Mark Hermes, Bruce Hanna, and Ernest Kelly. BELOW: Most Athletic were Rhonda Lindsey and David St. James. ROSLYN PRESTON GAA 1,2,3; French Club 1,2,3; Corre- sponding Secretary 4; FTA 1; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Drill Team Vice-President 2,3; FHA 1; FBLA 4 MIKE QU1NLIN 115 BOB REID DEBBIE REIMER JERRY REYNOLDS SHERILYN REZBA FHA 1; 2nd Vice-President 2; Vice-President 3; President 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; French Club 1; Trea- surer 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 1,2,3,4; Class Representative 2,3; Class President 4; Class Treasurer 2; Student Council 1,2,3; Secretary 4; National Honor Soci- ety 3,4; Chorus 1,2; Prom Waitress 2 Radiant Seniors Attend Last High School Prom 116 Most Attractive seniors were Jane Diercks and Terry Cowell. CARL RICH ELL JOHN RISLEY LOGAN ROCHE DONALD ROUNTREE Football 1,2,3; All Conference 3,4; MVP; Co-Captain 4; Track 1,4; Baseball 4; Basketball 1 LAURIE LEE RUDLOFF JV Mascot 1; Cheerleader 2,3,4; GAA 1; Band 1; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; French Qub 1,2; Vice-President 3; President 4; Prom Waitress 2; Class Treasurer 1,3; Student Council 2, 3,4; Wittiest 4 MIKE RUSSELL DAVID ST. JAMES Football 1,2,3; Co-Captain; Offense Award 4; Basketball 1,2,4; Baseball 1,2; All-Conference 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; S Club 1,2,3,4; Prom Waiter 2; Homecoming Escort 4; Student Council 4; Most Athletic 4 KATHY SAURHAGE 117 RANDY SCHLIEFER PAT SHUMWAY Chorus 1,2; Drill Team 2,3; Bulldog Barker Staff 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; V1CA 4; GAA 2 VICTOR SIEBERG JANICE SLAVENS Class Secretary 1; French Club 2; Class Vice-President 3; GAA 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Band Council; Student Coun- cil 2,3,4 CHRIS SMITH (Transfer From Princeton) Chorus 1; GAA 1; Annual Staff 3,4; Pep Club 3; Latin Club 4 GLORIA SMITH JEANNE STEFAN1 FBLA 2,4; French Club 2,3,4; VICA 4; Pep Club 1; Prom Waitress 2 BEVERLY STERNBERG Pep Club 1,2,3; French Club 2,3; FTA 1; Chorus 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; French I Award 2; French II Award 3; Annual Staff 4; Graduation Organist 3; Graduation Accompanist 2,3; Chorus Accompanist 2,3,4; Society for Outstanding High School Students 3 118 Seniors Anticipate Graduation Day VERNON SUEMNICHT Chess Club 2,3,4; Speech Club 4 DAVID TAUL JERYL THOMPSON GAA 1; French Club 1; Pep Club 1; Prom Waitress 2; Drill Team 2; Chorus 2; Pep Club 3 PATTY THOMPSON Annual Staff Copy Editor 3; Faculty Editor 4; Student Coun- cil 1,2,3; Treasurer 4; GAA 1, Secretary 2,3; Program Chairman 4; Class Secretary 2; Class President 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Math Field Day 1,2,3; English I Award 1; Speech Club Vice-President 4; Most Dependable 4; Female Lead in Funny Girl Andcipadng graduation day. Bill McIntyre receives help from Mrs. Heitman who measures him for his cap and gown. 119 VIVIAN THOMPSON Math Field Day 1,2,3; FBLA 2,3; Treasurer 4; Typing II Award 3; Society for Outstanding American High School Students 3; Who's Who Among American High School Students 3; Illinois State Scholar 4 SARAH UCHTMANN Chorus 1; Prom Server 2; GAA 4 RANDY VALLEROY RAMONA WALLACE Speech Club 4; GAA 1,2,4; Softball Team 4; Funny Girl” 4 GAIL WEBER RONNIE WELCH PAUL WELSHANS BOB WHITE CHRIS WILLIS Pep Club 1; GAA 4 BARBARA WILSON FBLA 1; Class President 1; Student Council 1,2; Prom Waitress 2; Cheerleader 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3; GAA 1,2, 3,4 120 Remem ber Yesterday and Look for Tomorrow LYNETTE WILSON RITA WITTENBORN DICK WOODARD Football 2,3,4; French Club 2; Track 2,3; Pep Club 2,3,4; Speech Club 2,3,4; S Club 4; The Visit 3; Funny Girl 4; Transfer from Bloomington, 111.; Football 1; Track 1; Pep Club 1 STEVE WOODARD CAROL YEAR1AN Band 1,2; Chorus 2; Funny Girl 4 MIKE YORK Football Manager 1,2; FTA 1,2; Vice-President 3; Presi- dent 4; Chess Club 2; Annual Staff 2; Pep Club 1,2,3 ALAN YOUNG Pep Club 4; Baseball 3,4; Transfer From Chester; Baseball 1,2; C Club 2; Pep Club 1,2 DAVID ZWEIGART 121 Kathy Partington, advisor; Theresa Bradshaw, president; Maureen Pahlman, vice-president; Tina Bottino, secretary; Brenda Steiner, advisor; Mark Maybell, treasurer; Tom Bock and Jim Tammens, advisors. Juniors Win Vote With Homecoming Float And now, for the moment we've all been waiting for. First place in the float competition goes to the, - Juniors! Above the moans and groans of the Seniors came the cheers, screams, and tears of the excited Juniors. Alas! they outdid the class of '73. This was not the only moment the Juniors had been wait- ing for. Now they could finally consider themselves upperclassmen and walk erect and powerful through the halls. They courageously took on the responsi- bility of the Junior stand and increased their counting ability by the thousands of pieces of bubble gum sold. Then came the excitement of trying to make the best prom ever by going Around The World In Eighty Days. ” With a victorious float, a successful prom, and money in the treasury from the profits of the con- cession stand, the class of ”74 is ready to reign as seniors. The 1972 election helped the juniors with the idea of a patriotic float that won first place in the Home- coming parade. 122 Nancy Abell Laurie Aitken Pam Anderson Mike Asher Jim Atchley Rolla Barker Bill Baue Debbie Becker Mary Becker Lyndon Beckley William Blair Joan Bleem Janet Bollinger Tina Bottino Nancy Bowlby Jim Bowlin Thresa Bradshaw Nancy Brandon Donna Brothers Pam Brown 123 Oval Class Rings Break Tradition One of the highlights of the junior year is receiving a class ring which often becomes a unique token as it does here for Melvin Morber and Cindy Markotay. 124 Kevin Burlison Brenda Bums Dennis Bums Bob Bums Glen Campbell Jim Chandler Pat Chandler Bill Cicka Geraldean Clarke Robert Corson Kevin Cox Mike Creekmore Jaylene Cundiff Kevin Decker Debbie Deppe Rick Diercks Denise Doiron Melinda Downen Lonna Dunlap Steve L. Elsea James Fiene Kim Fink Bev Flanigan Cheryl Frazer Bruce Fulton Mike Gasser Roger Gerlach Terry Gerlach 125 Randy Gieselmann Gary Goedelmann Nancy Graham Mark Green Paula Gurley Kimberly Hall Robert Hargis Sharon Hasemeyer Don Heine Kathy Henry Bob Herndon Dennis Herron Mark Hille Ronald Holcomb Pat Holt Bonnie Hood Richard Hood Paul Hopkins Laurie Hunter Ron Ingles 126 Jim Jeffers Debbie Johnson Suzanne Johnson Jeff Kaesberg Jennifer Kahle Cindy Kane Gary Keller Terry Kempfer Penny King Vicki Klrkman Judy Klingeman Dean Kloth Brave Juniors Scout the Halls of SHS 127 Tina Bottino shows Mr. Bock that being a Junior Class sponsor can be a hair-raising experience. Janet Koen Steve Koester Cherie Ledbetter Escorting Junior Homecoming attendant Tina Bottino is David St. James. Nanci Leming Pat Littlepage Jim Loesing Kevin Long Cindy Markotay Mark Maybell Rick McConachie Robert McCormick 128 LEFT: Donna Brothers puts sparkle on the Latin Club float as she makes the Bulldogs go Roman. RIGHT: On Cowboy and Indian Day Nancy Graham and Joni Williams hold up an unsuspecting senior Indian. PSAT NMSQT Jars Juniors' Brains Allen McIntyre Bonnie McDonald Diane McNulty Paul Michalk Keith Mitchell Phillip Mitchell Jeff Moody Marla Moony 129 ABOVE: Ain't they sweet as the sophs practice for prom. RIGHT: These couples, Kim Fink and John Jeffers, Paula Gurley and Mark Maybell, Mark Green and Jill Throgmorton, are real Twenties swingers. Prom Flies Around the World in Eighty Days Jim Montroy Chris Moore Melvin Mother Linda Morgan Don Morrison Pauline Mudd Milton Mueller Todd Murphy 130 LEFT: Barking orders and popping corn, Theresa Bradshaw finds that being class president requires organization. RIGHT: Kim Fink flashes through another hot dog. Steve Musk Pat Nagle Kenny Nitzsche Eddie Odle Sylvia Oliver Kenneth Otten Gary Owen Crystal Owens Martha Owens Maureen Pahlman Leo Paulter Bob Pease 131 Mike Penford Brneda Penny Layvonne Pflasterer Amy Phillips James Pierce Sharon Pierce Maurice Porter Vincent Porter Happiness Is Being an Upper Classman Dennis Red path Brad Richell Michiga Rigsby Wayne Roberts Mike Robinson Pamela Roche Suzanne Rogers Nola Ruroede Danny Sauerwein Rodney Sauerwein Becky Schilling Charlene Schleifer 132 Bruce Schuetz These drinks from the Junior Stand are on Bob Herndon. Pat Shoffner Cherie Sipole Vicki Skinner Mike Smith Pat Sparling Vonda Spicer Dale Spier Mark Steele 133 Theresa Stephenson Bob Stewart Carol Stork Cletus Suemnicht Debbie Sykes Jill Throgmorten Jeff Taylor Morris Taylor Dewey Thompson Laura Thompson Becky Toms Bob Uchtmann Kabbie Valleroy Kendall Valleroy Lynne Warren Bill Weinhoffer Greta White Brenda Williams Joni Williams Allen Wilson 134 Keith Wittenborn Pam Wittenborn Kerry Wiley Debra Wolter John Yallaly Linda York Ron Woolford John Young Junior Stand Is Popping Success LEFT: Halftime during football season brings a flurry of activity in the Junior Stand. RIGHT: Bonnie Hood and Miss Partington tie balloons to send Bulldogs to a soaring Homecoming victory. 135 Cindy Abell Lyle Aitken Keith Anderson Andy Antonellis Peggy APPel Kenneth Baird Dale Batton Milton Beckley Wanda Beckley Stanley Behiter Elizabeth Bierman Melissa Bivens Janis Boyd Jean Boyd Joe Brandon David Brennan Gail Brown Mike Brown Theresa Brewer Sheri Burns Susie Cane Ron Chandler Rick Cavalier Cheryl Clark Cindy Cluck Mike Collins Carol Conner Terri Corbin Linda Corson Jane Craig Diane DeLisle Jean Deppe Paul Despain Pam Dettman Denise Deutschmann 13« Keith Dismuke Debbie Dunker Shayla Duran Dennis Eggemeyer JoAnn Eggemeyer Cathy Elsea Chris Forcum Art Gasser Brian Gegel Tim Gentry Lucille Gerlach Stephanie Gerlach Debbie Glenn Glenn Goforth Robert Grobb SITTING: Theresa Nordmann, secretary, and Robbie Holloway, vice-president. STANDING: Mr. King, advisor: Mary Ann Lehnherr, treasurer: Janice Boyd, president: and Miss Bruns, advisor. Sophomores Build Competitive Float Sophomores will remember a long list of events that occurred this year and at the top will no doubt be the float which gave the upperclass- men the scare of their lives. Well-constructed, the float featured a boat with movable paddle wheel and sharks. In spite of its size and all the hard work of the sophomore's and sponsors, they won only third place. For others participation in the play Funny Girl will long be remember- ed. To others second year activities sound like a worn out record but for those who reach that year the events are exciting - getting driver's licenses, serving as waiters and waitresses at prom and choosing class rings. The sophomores showed their versatility and distinguished them- selves intellectually by putting fifteen on the high honor roll first quarter. 137 Robert Gross Albert Hagene Jeff Hall Jo Nita Hall Dennis Hanna Cindy Happel Marsha Hardin David Hargis Jean Harms Debbie Harris Terry Hasemeyer Cindy Hawkins Lorna Hawley Nancy Hedin David Henry 138 LEFT: Karen Slaven and Jo Nita Hall put the finishing touches on the Latin Club chariot. RIGHT: Gail Brown and Wanda Beckley find out how sticky chicken wire can be when working on the Sophomore float. 139 Driven by Mr. McIntyre in his convertible, Lana Nitzsche graced the Homecoming parade. Years s Biggest Prize Is a Driver s License Steve Hess Janice Hissong Robbie Holloway Forrest Howie Ron Hubert Tim Huddleston Mike Jackson Melanie Johnson Elise Jones Charlotte Junger Randy (Clausing Nancy Kloth Kyla Law Linda Law Shelby Leavitt Kim Karsten William Kelly Kim Kempfer Carl King Nona King Sophomores Chosen Servers for Prom LEFT: Sophomore girls enthusiastically announce their arrival in the Homecoming parade. RIGHT: David Peck found this greeting on his locker the day before the Metropolis game. uo Mike McConachie Karen McConachie Lisa Moffet finds unfolding napkins work. Jim McCree Judy McCree Matt McCree Bruce McDonough Carol McIntyre Jim McMahon Sue McNulty Diane Menke David Meyer Sue Milligan Ml One of the unseen benefits of building floats is the opportunity for students to work together as these sophomores did. David Misselhom Lisa Moffat Matt Mooney Demonstrating their ability to concentrate are Robbie Holloway and Keith Anderson. Class Rings Signal Advent of Junior Year Dianna Morber Cindy Nitzsche Lana Nitzsche Theresa Nordmann Alan Ohms Ruth On Randy Owens Karen Pahlman David Peck Pat Penford Duane Phillippe Jan Pierce Julie Presswood Richard Prest Pat Quinlan 142 Debbie Reynolds Ardis Rezba Brenda Ruroede Eddie Ruroede Paul Rogers Mary Sauerhage Sharon Sauerhage Mike Schmeider Carol Schulein Peggy Schuetz Surprised when Steve Grannemann tells her she must ride on the float, Karen McConachie gives an apprehensive yell. Carol Schulte Laura Schlesinger Cheryl Schmeider Robert Schrader Roger Schwartzkopf 143 Cries of Drown 'em Almost Send The theme of the Sophomore float is emphasized by these girls carrying blue and white signs. Brenda Seymour Debbie Seymour Glenn Short Jean Sieberg Kim Simmering David Simpson Karen Slaven Gary Smith John Smith Dan Spinney Alan Steele Joyce Stork Cathy Stephenson Candy Stear Julie Stephanie 145 Float Competitors to a Watery Grave LEFT: JoNita Hall gives Karen McConachie grapes in the true Roman fashion at the Latin Club Banquet. RIGHT: Breaking bread are Robbie Holloway and Jean Boyd. Billy Sutterer Nancy Tatum Deborah Townley Brent Taylor Bob Terry Ruthie Thames Steve Veath Gary Vuichard Roberta Walker Nadene Wallace Jim Wesbecker Bob Williams Randy Williams Sheryl Wilson Kenny Wittenbrink Carolyn Walter Mark Wolter Cheryl Woolford Pat Zweigart Large Freshman Class Makes School History Two hundred and one strong, the Freshman Class made history as the largest class ever to enter Sparta High School. Though strong in number, the fresh- men were not different from past classes, at least for the first few weeks. They emitted the same sounds of confusion; the same gasps of distress. They were the traditional lost greenies trying to find unnum- bered classrooms and pleading with stubborn lockers to open before the bell rings. But it was only a few weeks before freshmen fell into the routine of getting to classes on time, banging lockers, and seeking ways to avoid homework and tests. As always, the first pep assembly brought questioning looks as the class of '76 sat in silence on the competition yell. Having served its first year, the Freshmen take their place with the others in the world of high school. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS; FRONT ROW: Stephanie Juenger, treasurer; Mrs. King, advisor; Tam Mathis, secretary. BACK ROW: Mike Gentry, vice-president; Stephen Gerlach, president. Brian Adams Chris Anderson Nancy Asher Brenda Atchley Linda Atchley Donna Austin Stephen Baird Sandra Baker Richard Barber Ella Barnes Vicki Baue Carla Beattie Teresa Beckley Floyd Belton Cheryl Bigham 146 Jeanice Bleem Rita Bleem Steven Bleem Tammy Blind Rhonda Brelje Karen Brothers Orlan Brown Connie Brown Darnell Bulliner Brian Bums Frank Cavalier Tom Cluck Michael Conley Mark Coop Kathy Copple Cheryl Corbin Mark Cox Timothy Culp Cliff Curless Dennis Deppe Mary DeRousse Janet Deutschmann Eugene Dickerson Kenny Dinges Dianna Doiron Terry Douglas Eddie Duchinsky Richard Dunker Randy Eggemeyer Rudy Eggemeyer Tom Eggemeyer Roy Elledge Sherry Emery Kathy Ervin Jo Fiene 147 Working diligently to finish the float before the parade are Pam Stear, Cheryl Corbin, Nancy Asher, and Sherry Emery. James Fillinger III Pam Former Patricia Former Cindy Franklin Debbie Gasser Diana Gasser 148 Jim Gentry Mike Gentry Angie Gerlach Ginger Gerlach Stephan Gerlach Jeffrey Gieselmann John Glaspy Jeff Glenn Debbie Goedelmann Dennis Grah Steven Grannemann Allison Green Kim Green Gary Griffin William Hagene Float Competition Becomes Main Activity Ronnie Hampton Gary Hanna Kevin Hargis Doris Hayer Mike Haury Brian Hennrich Kevin Herring Stanley Hess Terri Hillyard Kelly Hodges Don Hubert Darlene Huether Mary Huss Mollie Jackson Steve Jackson 149 Layne Moody Mary Mooney Dale Morrison Jo Ann Mudd Sam Mulholland Andrew Nordmann Kevin Nurnberger James Odom Cindy Operle Steve Owens Beth Pace Dan Park Robert Parks Larry Partington Jan Pierce Class of 76 Has Historical Spirit Tom Pig ford Kathy Pigg Jim Pillers Laureta Porter Charles Reese Steve Reimer LEFT: Filling balloons for FTA, Cindy Operle fears that one might pop. 150 Sally Jones Jo Ann Jordan Randy Jordan Rhonda Juenger Ronald Juenger Stephanie Juenger Carrie Jung Dan Kahle Jerry Kaiser Linda Kane Brenda Keeler Donnie Keeton Ronald Keeton Larry Keller Brian Kempfer Eugene Kempfer Kelvin Kempfer Jim Kloth Carol Knepper Carla Kueker Louella Kyle Calvin Littlepage Stan Littlepage Teresa Lively Mike Long Cindy Lloyd Steve McCain Mark McConachie Nancy McCormick Tammy Mathis Glenn Maxwell Steve Meier Karen Mines Terry Middendorf Mary Montroy 151 Randy Renner Cindy Reynolds Charles Richards Wilma Richell David Robinson Sheryl Robinson Loren Roche Mark Rothwell Randy Russell Bonnie St. James Kathy Salto Cindy Sanders Debbie Sauerwein Larry Schilling Steve Schulein Freshmen Take First Year to Adjust Freshmen and Mr. Wasson add the final touches to Tony the Tiger, their float which wor fourth in class competition. 152 Jim Schupbach Joe Schupbach Ken Shemoney Floyd Shoffner Bob Shrader Pam Skinner TOP LEFT: Kim Green finds that it is difficult to shape chicken wire into a tiger's arm. BOTTOM: Red paint prepares Gary Hanna and Steve Grannemann to be defeated Trojans in the Homecoming Parade. 153 Mark Wiley Herschel Williams Vicky Willingham Dave Willman Karl Wilson Cathy Wilson Matt Wilson Tom Wilson Allen Wittenborn Cathy Wittenborn Mark Wittenborn Jill Wolter Vea Woody Harold Wilkerson David Hall Freshmen became fully involved with various forms of Homecoming activities. LEFT: Larry Schilling riding on the Chess Club float portrayed Boris Spassky, chess wizard. CENTER: Carla Beattie helped to build the FTA float. RIGHT: Pepping up school spirit for the game with Metropolis are Tammy Mathis, Teresa Lively and Wanda Beckley. 154 Twenty ■nine Freshmen Make Honor Roll Freshman girls begin a four year tradition of announcing the arrival of their class and float in the Homecoming parade. Allan Smith David Stahlmann Pam Stear Penny Steele Tammy Stirnaman Jeff Stone Leroy Suemnicht Lyle Toms Keith Troutman Rebecca Uchtmann Jean Valleroy Mark Valleroy Larry Venus David Walls Beverly Walter Richard Walter Dana Weber Carla West Greg Wetzel Charlotte White 155 Academics 156 157 BERNIE WEITHORN, Principal C. B. PIERCE, Superintendent Sparta High Guided By Principal Weithorn Mr. Beraie Weithorn, serving his fifth year as principal of Sparta High School, heads a faculty of forty-eight staff members. Under his leadership Sparta High met and dealt with an array of problems dealing with academics and discipline. Mr. Weithorn was assisted by Mr. Antonio Romano who not only worked closely with the principal but also found time to serve as an advisor to the Student Council, Mr. C. B. Pierce was the superintendent of Unit District 140. Mr. Pierce and school board members John Wright (president), Glenn Bollinger, Arthur Hessman, Fred Jacobus, Jack Moore, William Pillers, and Jerome PTest supervised all schools in the unit. Mr. Larry Partington served as Curriculum Director for the district. ANTONIO ROMANO, Assistant Principal and Student Council Advisor 158 MYRTLE GLASSCOCK Secretary to the Superintendent JANICE NIEWEGLOWSKI Secretary DOROTHY EGGEMEYER Unit Board Secretary JOYCE DeCLUE High School Office Secretary LUCILLE FIELDING Secretary to the Principal 159 RON STEPHENSON PAUL BROWN Work program Agriculture FFA advisor RUSS DEBOSE Drafting, Driver's Education BILL WASSON Vocational Building Trades Freshman Class advisor RIGHT: (center) Commercial an student Rick Sanders draws up advertisement for the school play Funny Girl . RIGHT: (below) At Beck Bob Bums, Mike Robinson, and Carol Delay learn to use the electric computer. 160 BELOW: GARY W. JOHNSON, Cabinet Making. General Shop. VICA advisor Beck Opens Door to Vocational Studies What lies in a field twenty six miles away? Beck . . . the future of many students enrolled at SHS. Being the first year to function, this vocational school has proved very successful. Entrance to the center requires a completed application and acquisition of three recommendations from teachers at Sparta. Boarding their transportation daily. Beck participants relinquish their high school time to excel in desired fields. Not only do these students develop their talents, but also they receive two and one half credits for their effort. SHS representatives study commercial arts, electricity, printing, drafting, accounting, office procedures, data processing, and electronics. Feeling toward Beck is that it is stimulating and quite challenging. 161 Nixon Wins Votes in Bock's Mock Election Caught in the excitement of the 1973 Presidential and State elections, Mr. Tom Bock’s governmental class held mock elections, open to the whole student body. Offices of executive in chief, governor, and senator were voted upon by approximately 325 students. Members of the class, acting as the election officials, tabulated the votes, which followed the results of the national findings. Nixon won with 209 votes, while McGovern received 122. Walker overrode Ogilvie 180 to 147, and Percy won 244 to Pucinski's 97 votes. After a study of the paperback book THE RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED, three of Mr. Paul Finley’s American History classes held a mock trial. ’’The Case of State versus Harvey Wallbanger to gain a practical knowledge of trial procedure. As class participation, the students themselves acted out the roles of persons involved in the crime. Mock elecuon results were the same as the national results. GARY E. JOHNSON, An and Anthropology. Senior Class and Chess Club advisor. PAUL FINLEY, American History, Student Council advisor. MICK BERNASEK, American History. Sociology, Philosophy. TOM BOCK, Psychology, Government, Social Problems, Geography, Junior Class advisor. 162 NANCY SVANDA (left), Typing, Bookkeeping, Senior Class and FBLA advisor. BELOW LEFT: CAROLYN JOHNSON. Typing, Shorthand. KAREN KOHNE, Data Processing, Shorthand, Clerical Practice, FBLA advisor. GARY STEPHENS General Business, Business Economics. Business Law, Consumer Education, FT A advisor. Role Playing Creates Interest in Business A labor-management dispute was carried out through role playing in Business Economics class. The purpose was to help the student see what is involved in such a conflict. The students represented all sides, the labor force and its union business agent and the management and its attorney. The dispute went through mediation and arbitration. Another project, carried out by the consumer education classes, involved comparative price lsting. Students drew up a list of twenty frequently purchased articles and then secured the prices charged by various stores. After all the research, students then compared the difference in prices. Field trips to Belleville Junior College aided data processing students in seeing the practical application of their course which taught theory and fundamentals of data processing. 163 PAM MEYER. Family Living. Homemaking II, Food Services, Housing and Home Furnishings, FHA advisor Students in the clothing services classes showed sewing skills in the display case. ELLA LOUISE REID, Homemaking I, Clothing Services, FHA advisor. LEFT: VERN ANTRY, Band. Music Appreciation. BELOW: ALBERT HAPKE. Chorus Band, Chorus Sing Home Economics Sew Getting a band prepared to march in six major parades is no easy job but under the direction of such a capable band director as Mr. Antry, the job seems easy. At the same time he spent hours helping individual students to perfect their musical skills. Another capable musician is Mr. Albert Hapke who also spent time tutoring students and directing the Community Chorus. Home Economics has come to mean much more than cooking and sewing, for each area has broadened into occupations related to those fields. Courses such as clothing and food services and housing allow students to learn about job related principles involved with the area of home economics. 165 MARK CARR Physical Science BILL FINLEY Algebra, Aerospace MARILYN BRUNS Math and Sophomore advisor ALICE PATTERSON Plane Geometry, Math and Pre-Medics advisor Mr. Fullerton, who teaches Algebra II and III, trigonometry and analytic, tutors advanced math student Mike Morrison. 166 LEFT: Human Environmental Deterioration: Water Pollution was the subject of a seminar given by Richard Heuther in advanced biology. BELOW: BOB KING. Biology and Advanced Biology, Sophomore Class advisor. JAMES BIRCHLER Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Science Club advisor Seminars in Ecology Highlight Biology Class As a new technique in learning, faculty and students on free hour were invited to attend seminars centered around the theme of Ecology and Environmental Deterioration, led by the students of Mr. Bob King's Advanced Biology class. Through lectures, outlines, and such visual aids as films, projectors, and blackboard discussions, the pupils themselves function as instructor. Individual topics as the Ecology of Plants, Ecology of Animals, Air and Water Pollution, and the Future of the Biosphere were covered. The students were then graded, given oral critiques, and later tested on their presentations. In conjunction with this Ecology unit, the class participated in two field trips: one to a local grocery store to determine waste in food packaging, and a guided tour of World Color Printing Plant and its new pollution control system. The end of the course saw a new group of informed concerned ecologists now ready to face the world's environmental problems. 167 Language Arts Plan A New Curriculum English students may get a variety of electives to choose from next year. For the past year members of the Language Arts Department have worked closely with Mary Alice Redpath, department chairman; Larry Partington, curriculum director; and Mr. Weithom, principal, to set up a new English program that will allow students to have some choice in the courses that they take in their junior and senior years. Tentatively freshmen and sophomores will be required to take one semester each of literature, grammar, composition, and oral communications while juniors and seniors will be given a choice of semester courses ranging from advanced grammar to public speaking. Teachers spent the half day workshops and several afternoons after school trying to set up courses that would be beneficial for all students. TOP: GENEVA HEITMAN, English III CENTER: GEORGEANN HENDERSON, Journalism, Bulldog Barker and District Monitor advisor. LEFT: JIM TAMMENS, English I, Junior Class advisor. CENTER: BRENDA STEINER. English II, III, Junior Class advisor. RIGHT: MARY ALICE REDPATH. English II. 168 LEFT: WILLIAM KIRKSEY, English IV, Speech. Speech Club advisor, Play Director. BELOW RIGHT: ED SIMPSON, Latin, English II, Greek and Roman Literature, Annual and Latin Club advisor. HULDAH VAUGHN. English I, FT A advisor. JAN KAITSCHUK, French, English III, French Club advisor. 169 LEFT: Students are kept up to date on tests and scholarships by the guidance bulletin board. TOP RIGHT: RAY WE1SER, guidance counselor. BOTTOM LEFT: RICHARD McINTYRE, special education. BOTTOM RIGHT: LINDA TRIPP, special education. 170 Guidance Aids the Individual Student TOP LEFT: BARBARA KING, special education. BOTTOM LEFT: SUE WELCH, special education. RIGHT: FRANCESCA VALLO, guidance counselor. If you cannot decide whether to go to college, if you are afraid of what your future may or may not be, walk into a small room in the comer of the main hall and seek guidance from the counselors who are always willing to make suggestions that are good and sound. Everything about Beck can be explained as well as what subjects are available, and the credits given for each. Should college be your goal, many types of tests can be taken for pre-entrance and scholarships. For example, the ACT is a pre- requisite for college entrance, but the PS AT NMSQT is taken for qualifying for scholarships. Maybe you do not know what you should do; then private talks with guidance counselors may help you to decide what course of action you should take. 171 P. E. Circuits Offer Challenge to Students The Circuit , a series of timed calisthenics and sprinted laps around the gym, became a strenuous form of exercise for the girl's physical education classes. The goal sought by each student was to complete as many stations of exercise as possible during eight, thirteen, and fifteen minute intervals to build up strength and endurance. Another new sport introduced by the physical education teachers was skiing. Even though the girls saw it only on film, it was interesting and different. New in the boy's department were three new members of the athletic staff and a Universal weight machine. This machine, used by the students during physical education classes, lunch, and study hall, consisted of various weights lifted by both arm and leg muscles. Broadening sports levels and activities, the fitness programs were designed to touch the interests of nearly all involved. TOP RIGHT: KATHY PARTINGTON, Physical Education, Junior Class, Cheerleader advisor. BOTTOM LEFT: PEGGY DEATON, Physical Education, GAA advisor. RIGHT: CLARENCE BRADLEY, Driver's Education, Track and Cross Country coach. 172 JOE KLOSTERMANN, Physical Education, Driver's Education, Head Basketball Coach, Golf Coach. RIGHT: LEFT: MONTE CATER, Physical Education, Driver's Education. Assistant Basketball and Football Coach, Golf Coach. RIGHT: GARY SCHOPP, Physical Education, Athletic Director, Head Football Coach. 173 Experiencing many moods while teaching the aspects of Macbeth” to his senior English classes is Mr. Kirksey. Teaching Involves Participation, Humor Trick or treat was something special to Mr. King and Mrs. Redpath this year. Posters representing their true natures” during Halloween, were made by them to give each other. This was just another one of their frequent good-natured pokes at each other. Macbeth was re-enacted to senior English classes by Mr. Kirksey with gestures and facial expressions that put the point across. Many teachers spent their extra time hard at work for clubs and classes. Floats were built and dances were planned under the supervision of advisors. Besides spending time at work, faculty members had much fun doing crazy things like playing basketball against the Harlem Thrillers or playing cheerleaders for the women faculty members who pitted their skills against the student council girls. Mr. King (middle) and Mrs. Redpath (bottom) exchange pictoial descriptions of their true personalities at Halloween. 174 Miss Partington (bottom) diligently works in the Junior Stand. Working with Miss Svanda (middle) on place cards for prom are Vicki McDaniel and Janet Pillers. Mr. Carr, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Bock, and Mr. Stephens (above) ham it up as the cheerleading teachers”. i TOP LEFT: Miss Partington takes time to just think. TOP RIGHT: The coaches perform a skit at an assembly. BOTTOM LEFT: Mrs. Patterson is startled to hear a right answer. MIDDLE RIGHT: Mr. Johnson likes cars. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Stephens gets rid of some hot air by filling balloons for FTA. 176 These Are the People Behind the Scene Late at night you might find yourself in the familiar halls, which you roam seven hours a day, but there is something different. There is a swishing sound of the busily working janitors. The dedicated janitors dust and pick up paperwads from the silent classrooms. When repair work is needed, the janitors are called on to exhibit their skills. A familiar sound to them is being called to the office to repair a leaky radiator or ceiling. Another group of hardworking individuals are the cooks who arrive early each morning to prepare hot lunches. RIGHT: Mr. St. James, Mrs. Been, Mrs. Wright (back row) Mrs. Kaesberg, Mrs. Blair, Mrs. Sipole. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Diefenbach. Mr. Hall. 177 Advertisements 179 Mills Modular Homes, Inc. Route 4 Sparte, Illinois Phone: 443 2641 C. COWELL FORD INC. SCHENK'S MARKET 31 I S. St. Louis Sparta, Illinois EDWARD J. SCHENK Liberty Street Evansville, Illinois Phone: 853-2515 iso 111 West Main Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443 2895 McDaniel funeral home HEINE'S WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE 128 South Market Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443 2911 i REABANS DRIVE-IN S. St. Louis St. Phone: 443 4082 Sparta, Illinois Hamburgers: 23 181 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Broadway and Market Sparta, Illinois BANKING SERVICE SINCE 1885 182 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF STEELEVILLE Steeleville, Illinois The Bank That Service Built Member FDIC SYKES UPHOLSTERING 41 I West Park Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443 2541 or 774-2437 Walter and Blanche Diefenbach JO HANNA'S 217 South Market Phone: 443-4121 Sparta, Illinois 183 RON'S MOBIL SERVICE RON SCHLIMME 201 East Broadway MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS STUDIO and RON DEE Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-9021 Home: 443 3671 Figure end Beauty Salon 176 W. Broadway Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443 4229 No Appointment Necessary DUVARDO'S HOME FURNISHINGS Sparta, Illinois Highland, Illinois 202 W. Broadway Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-431 I 184 0 MAYTAG THE DEPENDABILITY PEOPLE AND FRIGIDAIRE Washers — Dryers Parts and Service BILL McKNIGHT 713 N. Pine Sparta, Illinois C. F. BECKER SUPPLY East End of Evansville General Merchandise Hardware Plumbing Clothing Evansville, Illinois 853 2566 Residential — Commercial — Industrial The Venetian Terrazzo Co., Inc. Box 178 Evansville, Illinois Phone 853 2617 ----------— 2338 Lemay Ferry Road St. Louis, Mo. Phone: 314 487-5585 Compliments of SPARTA THEATRE West Broadway Sparta, Illinois HENDERSON'S EQUIPMENT CO. Whirlpool I 75 West Jackson Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-3913 MAC'S SPARTA MOTEL South on Hwy. 4 Sparta, Illinois 30 Units Phone: 443-3614 FALKENHAIN JEWELRY 134 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois TUB PAUTLER BARBER SHOP 101 South Market Sparta, Illinois Compliments of KROGER 21 1 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois Mgr. Norbert Huether ADAMS FURNITURE STORE East Main Sparta, Illinois LEMING NEWS STAND AND BUS DEPOT 102 South Market Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2443 Compliments of BULLDOG KENNEL Sparta, Illinois MONTGOMERY WARD 150 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2132 MONTGOMERY'S SHELL STATION Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2509 LIONS CLUB Serving the Community of Sp rta Serving the Farm C Ml the City F ' ■Bh ■ Phone:443-3121 186 P. N. HIRSCH 175 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois SMITTY'S BEN FRANKLIN 105 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois DELBERT HAYER AUTO PARTS Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443 2125 187 L M CONSTRUCTION General Contractor Ed Leming — Owner Phone: 443-3934 3 12 N. Washington Sparta, Illinois 62286 EVANSVILLE SAVINGS and LOAN Evansville, Illinois Phone: 853 4414 A Place to Save for Your Future Home CARL'S DIME STORE SAM’S CAFE 1 19 W. Broadway Marissa, Illinois Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2343 MIDWESTERN BUTANE GAS COMPANY South Chester Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443 4358 Bulk and Bottled Gas Gas Appliances Furnaces Water Heaters Space Heaters Ranges BROWN'S JEWELRY STORE Best in Jewelry and Gift Items 142 W. Broadway Phone: 443-23 I 3 188 TEMP at a glance corner BROADWAY and MARKET Sparta, III. 62286 Phone 443-2166 Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday 9. a.m.-12 noon FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN Best Wishes Complete Beauty Care at LEO L GROSS ILA'S BEAUTY SHOP Insurance Agency, Inc. Spring and Cherry Streets Evansville, Illinois 221 S. Market St. Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443 2368 Phone: 853 2517 For appointment open Tuesday thru Sat. Lila, Flossie, Sharon JOINER'S PLUMBING HEATING, COOLING KRAUS MEAT and FOOD SERVICE W. L. JOINER — Owner Meadow Lane Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2214 404 N. Charles Steelville, Illinois Phone: 965 3812 Quality Meat at Lower Prices Compliments of SPARTAN ALUMINUM PRODUCTS Sparta, Illinois SPARTA EQUIPMENT First to Serve the Farmer INTERNATIONAL EQUIPMENT FARM 301 South St. Louis St. Sparta, Illinois 190 SPARTA STATE BANK A FULL SERVICE BANK 141 W. Broadway Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2185 EBh SVANDA CHEVROLET INC. The Great Highway Performers Sparta, Illinois LONG'S IMPLEMENT SERVICE Liberty Street Evansville, Illinois Phone: 853 2311 John Deere Lawn and Garden TOWN AND COUNTRY RESTAURANT, COCKTAIL LOUNGE Steak, Chicken and Seafood Dinners Daily Specials R 13 Coulterville Illinois 192 BIERMAN PIANO SHOP New and Reconditioned Models 316 W. College Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443 2982 WATSON'S SADDLE SHOP John H. (Jack) Watson Jr. Route I Sparta, Illinois Corner of Broadway and Market Sparta, Illinois 193 SPARTA TIRE CENTER Chuck Schobert 33 South St. Louis Sparta, Illinois CLASS OF 73! SEALTEST WALTER KNOP, Owner Harry Salger, Distributer Steeleville, Illinois Phone: 965 3292 194 SPARTA FEDERAL SAVINGS and LOAN 165 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois When You Buy from Hood It Has to Be Good 412 West Second Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443 3416 HOOD LUMBER COMPANY LYNN-HILL FUNERAL HOME 209 North Market Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2134 W. Clell Hill W. Lyle Hill 195 Jjfjfe. THE SPARTA Wjh GREENHOUSES Flower end Gifts WILLIAM D. HILL Proprietor Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443 2616 MOODY t AGENCY MOODY'S PHARMACY Broadway Plaza Phone: 443 2715 FINK'S GENERAL MERCHANDISE Ellisgrove, Illinois Phone: 859-2251 BANK OF EVANSVILLE Liberty Street Evansville, Illinois Phone: 853 2213 196 HAURY'S TRUE VALUE SUTTERER'S TEXACO 123 E. Broadway Sparta, Illinois 162 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443 3925 DOLORES BEAUTY SHOPPE Tilden, Illinois MATSON'S GIFT SHOP 151 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2470 PAULINE BERGNER THE GINGHAM SHOP Tilden, Illinois 148 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois STAR LANES BOWLING 808 North Vine Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-391 I SALTO'S TV SERVICE 308 North Vine Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-3734 EVANSVILLE THRIFT MART SPARTA INSURANCE AND REALTY Evansville, Illinois Phone: 853 2513 Tom Klien 105 N. James Sparta, Illinois Hooker's LTD. Broadway Plaza Shopping Center Phone: 443 3013 HOOKER'S is the Place to Shop OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH Sparta, Illinois Congratulations and Best Wishes from SPARTA PRINTING COMPANY . RIECHMAN'S SHOE STORE THE PRUDENTIAL 128 East Main C. J. KLUEMKE Sales Manager Office Phone: 443-31 15 WAG'S TYPEWRITER 108 North Sparta Street Steeleville, Illinois Phone: 265 3951 Miss Wonderful Natural Bridge for Women and Florsheim for Men Get Office Supplies and that Typewriter at Wags. Sparta, Illinois Phone:443-3312 SPARTA FOOD PARK The Store that brought Low Food Parks to Sparta OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK 8:00 — 9:00 KEEP THE WHEELS CLEAN Where The Action Is” AUTOMATIC OF SPARTA, INC. Corner of Fourth and St. Louis Streets Sparta, Illinois 200 SPARTA NEWS-PLAINDEALER I 16 West Main Phone: 443-2145 Sparta, Illinois McConachie Mill Master Mix Feeds — Refrigeration Chore Boy Service Center Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443 3434 Night Phone: 443-3753 SMORGASBORD DAILY Mira Lee's TRY OUR STEAKS Dial 443 4461 for Party Reservations Sparta, Illinois Buy and Save the Co-Op Way' RANDOLPH SERVICE CO. PILLER'S PHILLIPS 66 SERVICE The Performance Stop 100 North Market Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443 3273 General Offices Sparta, Illinois THIRMA'S BEAUTY STUDIO 124 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443 2516 For Appointment SPARTA BI-RITE I 13 West Main Sparta, Illinois Dine with the finest with Topmost and Red Robe Foods DR. V. A. FALKENHAIN 172 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443 3413 Optometrist CONTACT LENS THERAPY 202 101 South Market Sparta, Illinois Phone:443-2216 RAY'S SHOE STORE Shoes for the Whole Family RAY EVERDING, Prop. Liberty Street Evansville, Illinois Phone: 853-2231 SPARTA DAIRY QUEEN A Treat for Taste A Food for Good Health Sparta, Illinois 203 SPARTA HIGHLANDER CENTER 907 South St. Louis Sparta, Illinois LINDER'S ANIMAL CLINIC Route 4 South Sparta, Illinois Index Abell, C. 62, 136 Abell. N. 123 ACADEMICS 156-177 ACTIVITIES 18-43 Adams, B. 146 ADVERTISEMENTS 178-207 Aitken. L. 123 Aitken, L. 61 Aitken, L. 87. 76, 73. 136 Allen, R. 97 Anderson, C. 146 Anderson, D. 97 Anderson, K. 76, 87, 136, 142 Anderson, P. 123 Antonellis, A. 136 Antry, V. 57, 165 Appel, P. 136 Asher, C. 97 Asher, M. 123 Asher, N. 146 Ashley, R. 64. 66. 97. 98 Atchley, B. 146 Atchley, J. 123 Atchley, L. 146 Austin, D. 146 Baird, K. 136 Baird, S. 146 Baker, S. 146 BAND 56, 57 Barber, R. 146 Bardo, F. 64, 97, 101 Barker, R. 123 Bamer, E. 146 Barnes, G. 73 Barton, D. 97 BASEBALL 88, 89 BASKETBALL 78-81 Batton, D. 76, 136 Baue. V. 47, 91. 146 Bauer, W. 123 Bauer, D. 32, 54, 97 Beard. A. 57, 84, 97 Beattie, C. 146, 154 Becker, D. 123 Becker, M. 123 Beckley, L. 73. 87. 123 Beckley, M. 136 Beckley, T. 146 Beckley, W. 65, 91, 136, 138, 154 Been, O. Behiter, S. 136 Belton, F. 146 Benson, B. 98 Bemasek, M. 162 Bicket, D. 54, 98. 105 Bierman, B. 98, 115 Bierman, E. 136 Bigham, C. 146 Birchler, G. 98 Birchler, J. 51, 167 Birchler, R. 99 Bird, C. Bivens, M. 65, 136 Blair, A. Blair, W. 35, 123 Bleem, J. 147 Bleem, J. 35, 123 Bleem, R. 147 Bleem, S, 147 Blind. S. 85. 87 Blind, T. 65, 147 Bock, T. 22. 122, 127, 162, 175 Bollinger, J. 123 Bostic, R. 50, 59, 68, 69. 99 Boston, L. 67, 82, 99 Bottino, T. 27, 43, 46, 90. 91, 122, 123, 127, 128 Bowlby, N. 123 Bowlin, J. 123 Bowlin, R. Boyd, J, 47, 50, 53. 67, 83, 145, 136, 137 Boyd. J. 63, 136 Boyd, N. 67. 99 Boyster, D. Bradley. C. 84, 87. 172 Bradshaw, T, 35. 46, 68, 122, 123, 131 Brandon, J. 136 Brandon, N. 123 Brelje, R. 147 Brennan, D. 136 Brewer, T. 136 Brothers, D. 50, 123, 129 Brothers, K. 147 Brown, C. 147 Brown, G. 136, 138 Brown, J. 43, 49, 99 Brown, M. 76, 87. 136 Brown, O. 84, 147 Brown, P. 22, 35. 48, 61, 123 Brown, P. 54, 160 Bruns, M. 137, 166 BULLDOG STAFF 67. 68, 69 BULLDOG BARKER STAFF 66 Bulliner, D. 147 Burke, H. 99 Burlison, K. 124 Bums, B. 22, 61, 124 Burns, B. 147 Burns, D. 124 Bums, R. 124 Bums, S. 66, 99 Bums, S. 136 Campbell, G. 84, 87, 124 Cane, S. 58, 136 Carle, E. 100 Carlyle, A. 84, 87. 100 Carr. M. 166, 175 Cater, M. 73. 173 Cavalier, F. 147 Cavalier, R. 76, 136 Chandler, C. 100 Chandler, J. 124 Chandler, P. 124 Chandler, R. 73. 76. 136 CHEERLEADERS 90, 91 CHESS CLUB 48 CHORUS 65 Cicka. W. 124 Clark, C. 136 Clarke, G. 125 CLASSES 92-155 Clifton, D. 32. 100, 101 Cluck, J. 136 Cluck, T. 147 Cole, A. Cole, D. Collins, M. COLOR GUARD 59 Conder, B. Conder, G. Conley, M. 147 Conner, C. 136 Coop, M. 77. 147 Copple, D. 100 Copple, K. 147 Corbin, T. 136 Corson, L. 136 Corson, R. 35, 125 Cowell, T. 73. 96, 100, 101. 116 Cox. B. 87 Cox, G. 100, 101 205 Cox, K. 73. 125 Cox, M. 84, 147 Craig, J. 65. 61, 136 Creekmore, M. 125 CROSS COUNTRY 84 Culp, T. 147, 148 Cundiff, J. 46, 57, 63. 125 Curliss, C. 76, 77, 147 Davis, i. Davis, T. Deason, R. 31, 34, 35, 42, 64, 67. 100, 101. 107 Deaton. P. 53, 82, 83, 96, 172 DeBose, R. 161 Decker, K. 125 DeClue, J. 159 DeLay, C, 101 DeLisle, D. 43, 136 Deppe, D. 61, 125 Deppe, D. 147 Deppe, J. 65, 136 DeRousse, M. 147 Derringer, L. 101 Despain, P. 136 Dettman, P. 58, 136 Deutschmann, D. 35, 82, 136 Deutschmann, J. 147 Dickerson, E. 84, 147 Diefenbachm, D. Diefenbach, R. 55, 101 Diercks, J. 26. 28, 101, 116, 64 Diercks, R. 125 Dinges, K. 147 Dismuke, K. 73. 87, 137 Dismuke, P. 102 DISTRICT MONITOR 66 Dockery, P. Doiron, D. 125 Doiron, D. 147 Douglas, T. 48, 77, 147 Downen, Melinda - 125 Duchinsky, E. 147 Dunker, D. 67, 137 Dunker, R, 147 Dunlap, L. 125 Dunnivan, J. 52, 55, 102 Duran, S. 137 Eggemeyer, D. 64, 102 Eggemeyer, D. 137 Eggemeyer, D. 159 Eggemeyer, J. 137 Eggemeyer, M. 102 Eggemeyer, N. Eggemeyer, R. 147 Eggemeyer, R. 87 Eggemeyer, R. 147 Eggemeyer, S. 49, 82, 103 Egemeyer, T. 77, 147 Ehlers, D. Ekes, M. 103 Elledge, E. 147 Elsea, C. 82, 137 Elsea, D. 87 Elsea. S. 87. 125 Elwyn, L. 58, 103 Emery, S. 147 Ervin, K. 147 Faught, D. FBLA 49 FFA 54 FHA 61 Fielding, D. 103 Fielding, L. 159 Fiene, ]. 51, 125 Fiene, J. 47, 147 Fillinger, J. 42, 148 Fink, K. 46, 125, 130, 131 Finley, B. 166 Finley. P. 47, 73, 77, 87. 162 Flanigan, B. 125 FOOTBALL 72-77 Forcum, C. 137 Fortner, P. 148 Fortner, P. 148 Fox, M. 103 Franklin, C. 148 Frazer, C. 125 FRENCH CLUB 62 FRESHMEN 146-155 FT A 60 Fuller, T. 68. 103 Fullerton, J. 166 Fulton, B. 73, 125 Funny Girl 42, 43 GAA 53 206 Gaertner, J. 55, 87, 103 Gann, V. Gardner, B. 103 Gasser, A. 59, 76, 137 Gasser. D. 148 Gasser, D. 148 Gasser. M. 125 Gegel. B. 76, 137 Gentry, D, Gentry, J. 77, 149 Gentry. M. 48, 57, 77. 146, 149 Gentry, T. 76, 137 Geralds, G. 55, 104 Gerlach, A. 47. 65. 149 Gerlach, G. 149 Gerlach, L. 137 Gerlach, R. 73. 87, 88, 125 Gerlach, S. 65. 83. 137 Gerlach, S. 47, 63, 66, 77, 146, 149 Gerlach. T. 125 Gerlach, W. 96, 104 Gieselmann, J. 149 Gieselmann, R. 51, 57, 48. 126 Gillison, G. 104 GIRL’S ATHLETICS 82, 83 Glaspy, J. 76, 77, 149 Glasscock, M. 159 Glann, D. 137, 149 Glenn. W. 48, 77 Goedelmann, D. 149 Goedemann, G. 126 Goforth, G. 137 GOLF 85 Grah, B. 104 Grah, D. 149 Graham, N. 52, 62, 82, 83, 126, 129 Grannemann, S. 48, 143, 149, 153 Green, A. 149 Green, K. 83, 149, 153 Green. M. 87, 126, 130 Grefe, R. 105 Griffin. G. 149 Grobb, J. 105 Grobb, R. 137 Gross, R. 35, 54, 138 Gurley. J. 20. 67. 73. 74. 105 Gurley, M. Gurley, P. 126. 130 Hagene, A. 138 Hagene, D. 54, 105 Hagene, W. 149 Hairston, D. Hairston, L. 73 Hall, A. Hall, D. 76. 77, 154 Hall. J. 76, 138 Hall. J. 35. 57, 138, 145 Hall, K. 126 Hall. N. Hall. R. Hammel, A. 98, 105 Hampton, R. 84, 149 Hancock, J. Hanna, B. 105, 115 Hanna, D. 138 Hanna, G. 149, 153 Hapke, A. 65 Happel, C. 47, 63, 67, 138 Happel, P. 34, 46, 54, 106 Hardin, M. 138 Hargis. D. 138 Hargis, K. 61, 106 Hargis, R. 126 Hargis, K. 149 Harms, J. 54, 138 Harris, D. 138 Harten, N. 73 Harter, V. Hartman. A. 106 Hasemeyer, S. 126 Hasemeyer, T. 76, 138 Haury, M. 149 Hawkins, C. 138 Hawley, L. 65, 138 Hayer, D. 83, 149 Hayer, M. 106 Heck, D. 46, 57, 89, 106, 112 Hedin, N. 35, 67. 138 Heine, D. 126 Heine, M. 106 Heitman. G. 119, 168 Henderson, G. 66, 168 Hennrich, B. 149 Henry, D. 138 Henry, K. 126 Hermes, M. 28, 46, 106, 110, 115 Hermes, S. Herndon, R. 48, 126, 133 Herring, K. 149 Herron, D. 126 Hess, S. 149 Hess, S. 139 Hessman, A. Hille. M. 84. 87. 126 Hillyard, T. 54, 149 Hissong, J. 62, 139 Hodges, K. 149 Holcomb, R. 84. 87, 126 Holloway, R. 35, 73, 76, 47, 87. 137, 139. 142, 148 Holt, M. 67, 106, 115 Holt, P. 126 Hood, B. 46, 90, 126, 135 Hood. J. 87 The Latin Club just trojan on. 207 Hood. R. 126 Johnson, G. W. 55, 161 Karsten, K. 58, 139 Hood. T. Johnson. M. 51. 57, 65, 139 Karsten, T. 68, 98, 109 Hopkins, P. 46, 126 Johnson, S. 127 Keefer, A. Horton, N. Joiner, J. 108 Keefer, S. Hostert, K. 107 Jones, L. 139 Keeler. B. 151 Howie, F. 76, 139 Jones. S. 151 Keeton, D. 151 Hubert. D. 149 Jordon, J. 151 Keeton, R. 151 Hubert, R. 139 Jordon, M. Keifer, J. Huddleston. K. 107 Jordon, R. 151 Keller, G. 54. 127 Huddleston. T. 139 Jordon, R. 108 Keller, J. 65. 109 Huether, D. 149 Juenger, D. 108 Keller, L. 151 Huether, R. 84, 167 Juenger, R. 151 Kelley, E. 73, 115 Hunter, L. 126 Juenger, R. 151 Kelley, K. Husemann, W. Juenger, S. 47, 60, 65, 146, Kelly, K. 109 Huss, M. 149 151 Kelly, W. 139 Ingles. R. 126 Jung, C. 151 Kempfer, B. 151 Ingram, G. Junger, C. 139 Kempfer, E. 151 Inman, J. JUNIORS 122-135 Kempfer, K. 151 Jackson, H. Keasburg, F. Kempher, K. 139 Jackson. J. 96, 102, 107 Keasburg, J. 127 Kempfer, T. 127 Jackson, M. 35, 139 Kahle, C. 102, 108 Kessler, J. 88. 109 Jackson, M. 149 Kahle, D. 48, 151 King, B. 146, 171 Jackson, S. 149 Kahle. J. 127 King, B. 137, 174, 167 Jacobus, F. Kaiser, J. 151 King, C. 76. 87. 139 Jeffers. J. 84, 127 Kaiser, K. 109 King, N. 139 Jeffers. J. 73. 130 Kaiser, M. 109 King, P. 61. 127 Johnson, C. 163 Kaitschuk, J. 62, 169 Kirkman, V. 127 Johnson, D. 127 Kane, C. 127 Kirksey, B. 64, 169, 174 Johnson, G. E. 48, 96, 162 Kane, L. 151 Klausing, R. 139 Fanny sings about her life as a sadie , married lady. 208 LEFT: Mrs. brice (Roberta Deason) was a perfect Jewish mother. MIDDLE: Janet Pillers happily gives Mr. Ielase a token of appreciation at the end of Funny Girl . RIGHT: Contemplating Fanny’s problems are her mother and best friend, Roberta Deason and Dick Woodard. Klingeman, J. 127 Klostermann, J. 73, 173 Kloth, D. 127 Kloth, J. 151 Kloth, K. 73. 109 Kloth, N. 139 Knepper, C. 151 Koen, J. 128 Koenegstein, B. 84, 87, 109 Koester, S. 128 Kohne. K. 49, 163 Kueker, C. 151 Kyle, L. 151 LATIN CLUB 63 Laufer, D. 110 Law. K. 139 Law, L. 139 Leavitt, S. 139 Ledbetter, C. 128 Leemon, D. 110 Lehnherr, M. 47, 50, 67, 137, 140 Leming, N. 65, 128 LIBRARIANS 54 Linders, R. 68, 140 Lindsay. R. 83. 90, 91. 110. 115 Lindwedel, K. 140 Littlepage, C. 77, 151 Little page, P. 128 Littlepage, S. 151 Lively, T. 91. 151, 154 Loesing, J. 128 Long, K. 128 Long, M. 151 Loyd, C. 151 MAJORETTES 58 Markotay, C. 49, 124, 128 Markotay, J. 54, 66, 98, 111 Mathis, L. 140 Mathis, P. 43 , 54 , 83, 140 Mathis, S. 73, 111 Mathis, T. 91, 146. 151, 154 Martin, R. 84, 112 Maurer, R. 77 May, L. 112 May, T. 140 Maybell. M. 84. 85, 87, 122, 128, 130 Maxwell, G. 84, 151 Meier, S. 151 Menke. D. 60, 83, 141 Meyer, A. 112 Meyer, C. 112 Meyer, D. 141 Meyer, P. 61, 164 Michalk, P. 129 Middendorf. T. 151 Miller, M. 112 Miller. P. 58, 112 Milligan, S. 141 Mines, K. 151 Mines, S. 113 Mines, S. 113 Misselhom, D. 76, 142 Mitchell. B. Mitchell, K. 129 Mitchell, P. 129 Mitchell, S. 113 Moffat, L. 83, 141, 142 Moll, C. 49, 113 Monroe, T. Montroy, J. 130 Montroy, M. 151 Moody, J. 129 Moody, L. 77, 150 Moony, M. 129 Mooney, M. 150 Mooney, M. 142 Mooney, S. Moore. C. 32, 46, 90, 91, 130 Moore, J. 73, 113 Moore, J. Sr. Morber, D. 54, 142 Morber, M. 124, 130 Morgan, L. 68, 69, 130 Morris, A. 209 Morrison, D. 150 Morrison, D. 130 Morrison, M. 29, 102, 104, 166 Morrow, D. Mudd, J. 150 Mudd, P. 130 Mueller, M. 130 Mulholland, 150 Mulholland, W. Murphy, T. 85, 130 Musk, S. 22, 131 McCain. S. 151 McCain, W. McConachie, K. 63, 67, 82, 141. 143, 145 McConachie, M. 151 McConachie, M. 141 McConachie, R. 128 McCormick, B. 110 McCormick, J. McCormick, N. 151 McCormick, R. 128 McCree, J. 76. 141 McCree, J, 47. 91. 141 McCree, M. 54, 76. 141 McCree. S. Ill McDaniel, V. 26, 30, 53, 68, 69. 111. 112, 47, 175 McDonald B. 63, 67, 129 McDonough, B. 76, 141 McFadden, D. Ill McIntyre, A. 129 McIntyre, C. 141 McIntyre, D. 87, 111 McIntyre, D. 139, 170 McIntyre, L. McIntyre, S. McIntyre, W. 43, 73, 87, 111, 112, 119 McMahon, J. 141 McMillan, L. McNulty, D. 52 McNulty. P. Ill, 161 McNulty, S. 141 Naccarato, S. 113, 85 Nagle, P. 131 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 40. 41 Neilson, K. 60. 67, 113 Neighbors, A. Nieweglowski, J. 159 Nitzsche, C. 67, 142 Nitzsche, K. 131 Nitzsche, L. 20, 27, 52, 139, 142 Nordmann, A. 150 Nordmann, E. 113, 55 Nordmann, P. 114 Nordmann, T. 47, 67, 83, 137, 142 Nurnberger, K. 48, 77, 150 Odle, E. 73. 131 Odom. I. 150 Ohms, A. 142 Oliver. S. 131 Operle, C. 150 ORGANIZATIONS 44-69 Orr, R. 47, 65, 83, 142 Otten, K. 131 Owen, C. 131 Owen, G. 131 Owen, R. 142 Owen, S. 150 Owens, L. 114 Owens, M. 131 Pace, E. 150 Pace, R. 42. 114, 115 Pahlman, K. 82, 83, 142 Pahlman, M. 64, 82, 83, 122, 131 Park, D. 150 Parks. R. 77, 150 Partington, K. 52, 1221 135, 172, 175 Partington, L. Partington, L. W. 48, 58, 77, 150 Patterson, A. 50, 166 Pautler, K. 114 Pautler, L. 131 Pease, B. 51, 131 Peck. D. 87 Peck. D. A. 47, 76. 86. 87, 140, 142 Penford, M. 132 Penford, P. 142 Penny, B. 132 Penny, G. 114 What do teachers not like to hear? Mr. Antry (left) - sour notes from the band. Miss Partington (middle) - the call to work in the junior stand. Mr. King (right) - disparaging remarks about algae. 210 Penny, M. 114 Penny, T. PEP CLUB 52 Pflaster, L. 54, 132 Phillippe, D. Phillippe, P. Phillips. A. 68, 90, 132 Pierce, C. B. 158 Pierce, J. 142, 150 Pierce. J. 73. 132 Pierce, S. 132 Pigford, T. 77. 150 Pigg, K. 150 Pillers, J. L. 76, 77. 150 Pillers, J. 26, 29, 32, 68, 83. 96. 101, 114. 175 Pillers. J. 85 Porter, L. 150 Porter, M. 132 Porter. V. 132 PREMEDICS 50 Presswood, J. 142 Presswood, W. 114 Prest, R. 142 Preston, R. 67, 115 Quinlan, M. 73, 115 Quinlan, P. 142 Redpath, D. 46, 73. 77, 132 Redpath, M. 168. 174 Reed, R. Reese, C. 150 Reid, B. 34, 73 Reid. D. Reid, E. 61. 164 Reid. R. A. 116 Reimer, D. 116 Reimer, S. 150 Renner, R. 152 Reynolds, C. 152 Reynolds, D. 143 Reynolds, J. 116 Rezba, A. 50, 143 Rezba, S. 31. 47, 53, 83. 96. 115, 116 Richards, C. 152 Richell, B. 32, 132 Bichell, C. J. 84. 117 Richell. W. R. 65. 152 Rigsby, M. 132 Risley. J. W. 117 Roberts, W. 72. 73. 75. 87, 132 Robinson, D. B. 152 Robinson. M. 132 Robison. J. 85, 87 Robison, S. A. 152 Roche, L. 55, 117 Roche. L. W. 152 Roche, P. 132 Rogers, P. 143 Rohlfing. T. 85 Rogers, S. 132 Romano, A. 47, 158 Rothwell, M. A. 152 Rountree, D. 34, 73, 75, 117 Rudloff, L. 31. 46. 62. 90, 91. 112, 117 Ruroede, B. 61, 65, 143 Ruroede, E. 143 Ruroede, N. 132 Russell. M. 117 Russell, R. L. 152 Salto. K. J. 152 Sams, D. 84, 87 Sams, M. 101 Sanders, C. L. 152 Sanders, R. 160 Sauerhage, K. 117 Sauerhage, M. 153 Sauerhage, S. 143 Sauerwein, D. 132 Sauerwein, D. S. 152 Sauerwein, R. 22, 132 Schilling, B. 35. 48, 51. 132 Schilling, L. W. 48. 152, 154 Schliefer, C. 132 Schliefer, R. 118 Schleisenger, L. 143 Schmeider, C. 143 Schmeider, M. 143 Schopp, G. J. 73, 77, 173 Schroder, R. 143 Schuetz, B. 133 Schuetz, P. 143 Schulein, C. 143 Schulein, D. 133 Schulein, S. R. 152 Schulte. C. 35, 67. 143 Schupbaph, J. L. 153 LEFT: Mrs. Patterson is smug about her subject? MIDDLE: Eat a bug is Mr. Simpson's favorite expression. RIGHT: Mrs. Henderson often hears more than she wants to. LEFT: Priscilla Bock cheers on as Geraldine Stephens shows signs of disgust. RIGHT: These are Pauline Hopkins. Stephanie Gerlach (kneeling). Harriet Hermes, Bertha Pease (standing). Denise Heck, Julie Dunnivan (piggy back). Schupbaph. J. F. 152 Spicer, V. 133 Svanda, N. 49, 96, 163, 175 Schwartzkoff, R. 143 Spier, D. 133 Sykes, D. 134 SCIENCE CLUB 51 Spinney, M. 65 Tammen, J. 60, 122, 168 SENIORS 96-121 Spinnie, D. R. 144 Tate. G. 67 Seymour, B. 144 SPORTS 70-91 Tatum, N. 145 Seymour, D. 144 Stahlman, D. L. 155 Taul, D. 119 Shemoney, K. 153 Stear, C. 144 Taylor, B. 145 Shevlin, V. 133 Stear, P. M. 155 Taylor, J. 87, 134 Shoffner, F. 153 Steele, A. 76, 144 Taylor, J. 87 Shoffner, P. 82, 133 Steele, M. Taylor, M. 134 Short, R. G. 144 Steele, P. S. 155 Taylor, R. T. 55, 161 Shraser, R. R. 153 Steele, R. Terry, R. 145 Shumway, P. 118 Stefani, J. 118 Thames, R. 145 Sides, M. Stefani, J. 144 Thompson, D. 134 Sieberg, J. 65, 144 Steiner, B. 122, 168 Thompson, J. 119 Sieberg, V. 118 Stephens, G. D. 60, 163, 175 Thompson, L. 22, 53, 65, 82, Simmering, K. 144 Stephenson, K. 65, 144 134 Simpson, D. 144 Stephenson, R. 160 Thompson, P. 29, 42, 43, 47, Simpson, E. 68, 69, 169, 175 St. James, B. J. 152 53, 64, 68, 98, 102, 104, Sipole, C. 65. 133 St. James, D. 29, 34, 46, 72, 110, 119 Sipole, M. 73, 75, 87, 115, 117, 128 Thompson, V. 34, 49, 107, Skinner, P. S. 153 St. James, P. 120 Skinner, V. 133 Sternberg, B. 30, 34, 65, 68, Throgmorton, J. 49, 130, 134 Slaven, K. 63, 138, 144 67, 118 Toms, B. 82, 134 Slavens, J. 46, 53, 57, 82 CO 00 Stevenson. T. 134 Toms, L. 155 96, 118 Stewart, R. 134 Townley, D. 145 Smith, A. E. 77, 155 Stirnaman, T. 155 TRACK 86. 87 Smith, C. 67. 118 Stone, J. 155 Tripp, L. 170 Smith, G. 144 Stork, C. 49, 54. 55, 134 Troutman, K. C. 84, 155 Smith, G. 82, 118 Stork, J. 144 Uchtmann, R. S. 47, 155 Smith. J. W. 73. 76. 87. 144 STUDENT COUNCIL 46, 47 Uchtmann, R. 134 Smith, M. 133 Suemnicht, C. 134 Uchtmann, S. 120 SOPHOMORES 137-145 Suemnicht, L. H. 155 Valleroy, J. 155 Sparling, P. 133 Suemnicht, V. 48, 119 Valleroy, K. 134 SPEECH CLUB 64 Sutterer, W. 87, 145 Valleroy, K. 134 212 Valleroy, M. 77, 155 Valleroy. R. 73. 75, 120 Vallo, F. A. 171 Vaughn, H. 60, 169 Veath, S. 145 Venus, L. 77, 155 V1CA CLUB 55 Vulchard, G. 76, 145 Walker. R. 53, 82, 145 Wallace, N. M. 145 Wallace, R. 120 Walls, D. 77. 155 Walter, B. A. 82, 155 Walter, C. S. 145 Walter, R. G. 155 Warren, L. 134 Wasson, B. Wasson, B. 55, 152, 160 Weber, D. L. 155 Weber. G. 43, 120 Weinhoffer, W. 134 Weiser, R. 170 Weilhom, B. 158 Welch. R. 120 Welch, S. 171 Welshans, P. 120 Wesbecher, J. 145 West, C. J. 155 Wetzel, G. J. 84, 155 White, C. 155 White. G. J. White. M. 43, 134 White, R. 120, 107 Wiley, K. 135 Wilkerson, JR., J. H. 77, 154 Wiley, M. W. 154 Williams, B. 134 Williams, H. 154 Williams, J. 46, 67, 90, 91. 129, 134 Williams, R. 73. 76. 145 Williams, R. L. 145 Willingham, V. J. 154 Willis. C. 82. 120 Willman, D. A. 77, 48, 154 Wilson, A. 134 Wilson, B. 120 Wilson, C. 145 Wilson, J. 34 Wilson, J. 121 Wilson, J. 54, 165 Wilson, K. G. 154 Wilson, K. A. 47. 91. 154 Wilson, L. 29, 121 Wilson, M. G. 76. 77, 154 Wilson, M. Wilson, T. D. 154 Witten, J. R. 166 Wittenbom, A. 154 Wittenbom, C. J. 22, 47, 83, 154 Wittenbom, K. 135 Wittenbom, M. A. 77, 154 Wittenbom, P. 91, 135 Wittenbom, R. 54 Wittenbom, R. 121 Wittenbrink, K. 145 Wolter, D. 135 Wolter, J. R. 27, 91. 154 Wolter, M. 73, 76, 85, 86, 87, 145 Woodard, R. 42, 73. 121 Woodard, S. 101, 121 Woody, V. F. 65, 154 Woolford, C. 145 Woolford, R. 135 Wright, E. WRighi. G. 30. 48. 67. 115 Wynn, C. Yallaly, J. 135 Yearian, C. 121 York, L. 135 York, M. 60, 101, 104, 121 Young, A. L. 88, 121, 135 Young, J. L. 84 Zweigart, P. 145 Zweigart, R. Zweigart, D. 121 LEFT: Will SHS miss us, seniors? RIGHT: Tim Culp discovers beef tongue. 213 2)4 215 V As editor, I would like to thank the many people who put their time and effort Unt gking the '73 BULLDOG a reality. ■ appreciated deeply the help of Regina Bostic, Theresa Bradshaw, Greg Wright. Dennis Hanna, and my assistant editor Linda Morgan. But there is one person who played an essential part in the making of our yearbook, or, Mr. Simpson. In our minds have reflections days gone by, of friendships gained and lost _____in the short span of four years, of special times reserved only tor high school days. Soon we will have only these moments to remember. As we long or the carefree days of the past, w. h ive to face reality and plan our future. As we depart from t hese walls of learning ave come to know so well, ve leave behind us a piece of ourselves for others to remember and grow on . . . Goodbye Sparta High.