Sparta High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Sparta, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1976 volume:

1976 BULLDOG Volume XXV Sparta High School Sparta, Illinois 62286 BULLDOG ANNUAL EDITORS 4 DAR GOOD CITIZENSHIP AWARD 1936 Elizabeth Hunter 1937 Dorothy Harris 1938 Pauline Hunter 1939 Dorothy Alston 1940 Millicent Simonds 1941 Eileen Hunter 1942 Mary Dannattell 1943 Doris Hayer 1944 Margaret Jane Foster 1945 Mary Alice Adams 1946 Jean Brown 1947 Doris Brandon 1948 Jaunita Lemon 1949 Verna Lu Knigge 1950 Nellie Pigford 1951 Domenica Hocker 1952 Helen Wood 1953 Joan Grant 1954 Dianne Montroy 1955 Lynn Pirtle 1956 Martha Bannister 1957 Alberta Hapke 1958 Judy Lauber 1959 Maxine McIntyre 1960 Sharon Hughes 1961 Dianna Terry 1962 Mary Uchtmann 1963 Rosalie Webster 1964 Pam Gremmels 1965 Pamela Mulholland 1966 Delores Hayer 1967 Glenda Coffey 1968 Melva Kloth 1969 Priscilla Beard 1970 Jo Ellen Henderson 1971 Dixie Mansker 1972 Debbie Redpath 1973 Vicki McDaniel 1974 Maureen Pahlman 1975 Mary Ann Lehnherr 1976 Rita Bleem The Grind 36-55 NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED SCHOLARS 1968 Dennis Schuetz 1969 Patty Joiner 1972 Allen Brown Gerald Bleem David Hedin (Finalist) 1973 Mike Morrison (Finalist) 1974 Dennis Redpath Paul Michalk Theresa Bradshaw Steve Koester 1975 Stephanie Gerlach Karen Slaven 1951 Ron Stephenson 1952 Jim Wilson 1953 Ross Ragland 1954 Larry Partington 1955 Gene Fox 1956 Leroy Frazier 1957 Dennis Rohlfing 1958 Charles Keene 1959 Sondra Stolze 1960 Sharon Hughes 1961 Brian Cunningham 1962 Mary Uchtmann 1963 Bonnie Wittenbom 1964 Carol Duvardo 1965 Pam Mulholland 1966 Carol Bradley 1967 Jean Ann Redpath 1968 Melva Kloth 1969 Patty Joiner 1970 Claudia Emsting 1971 Tom Ashley 1972 Ruth Patterson and Lee Hille 1973 Vicki McDaniel 1974 Theresa Bradshaw. Linda Morgan 1975 Bob Linders, Mary Ann Le’hnherr 1976 Doris Hayer 1976 The Game Tom Eggemeyer Steve Gerlach Tom Wilson The Group 56-81 26-35 2 FT A SCHOLARSHIP In Memory of Mrs. Mildred Cicka 1971 Jo Ann Deason 1972 Pauline Schupbach 1973 Roberta Deason 1974 Greta White 1975 Diane Menke and Karen McConachie J - The Jocks 82-105 MOST VALUABLE ATHLETE AWARD 1949 Paul Stevenson 1950 Pat Partington 1951 Bob Holloway 1952 Bob Lindsay 1953 Bill Pillers 1954 John Wittenborn 1955 Darnell Penny 1956 Eugene BTenning 1957 Dale Gleghom 1958 Henry Davis 1959 Roger Partington 1960 Howard Keene 1961 Larry Morgenthaler 1962 Randall Albrecht 1963 Richard Cairns 1964 Bobby Hodge and Richard Calms 1965 Gene Laws 1966 Dean Gleghom 1967 Steve Moll 1968 Steve Roberts 1969 Eddie Higgerson 1970 Dan Beard 1971 Larry Smith 1972 Steve Blind 1973 Roger Gerlach 1974 Roger Gerlach 1975 Paul Rogers Table of Contents ROTARY AWARD FBLA AWARDS 1971-72 1967 Kenneth R. McConachie 1968 Howard V. Patterson 1969 Kevin E. Pautler 1970 Philip C. Loethan 1971 David McIntyre 1972 Gregory Batton 1973 Richard Huether 1974 John Jeffers 1975 Greg Triggs 1976 Tom Eggemeyer JUNIOR Shirley Gross - 1st, Public Speaking Marla Otten - 1st, Junior Clerk Typist 1972- 73 Ann Hammel - 1st. Miss FBLA Joyce Stork - 1st, Junior Clerk Typist Vivian Thompson - 1st, Junior Accounting Lynette Wilson - 1st, Public Speaking 1973- 74 Stephanie Gerlach - 1st. Junior Cleric Typist 1st. Junior Stenography 1974- 75 Dennis Hanna - 1st. Mr. FBLA One of 15 finalists in the National Mr. FBLA Cathy Kennon - 1st. Public Speaking The People 106-173 The Business 174-200 The Covered Bridge The covered bridge, north of Chester on Route 4, is one of the few of its kind remaining in the United States. A reminder of our past when horse and buggies were still a pan of ev- eryday life, the bridge, planked on a toll road between Chester and Bremen, has been pre- served with the original timber used in 1854. .• The Home of Pierre Menard The home of Illinois’ first lieutenant governor, Pierre Menard, was built out of wooden pegs by slave labor in 1802 in the French Provincial style. The house considered a mansion in k its day was built along the bank of the Kaskaskia River near Chester. Today, due to change of the river's course during the flood on the night of April 18, 1881, the house is now located on the bank of the Mississippi River. Since he was a Canadian, a special act of Congress allowed Menard to take office. Congress may have granted this permission because of his reputation. Although he was prosperous, he was friendly to everyone: the v Indian, the voyager, the fur trader, the rich and the poor. The Best of Old Traditions Have a Way of Coming Back DAR Monument Revolutionary War dead from Randolph County are listed on the monument in front of Sparta High School. Pre- sented in 1934 by the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution, the pla- que remembers the men who received little rec- ognition for giving all of America its freedom. The Liberty Bell of the West Eleven years older than the Liberty Bell, the Liberty Bell of the West was cast in 1741 at La Rochelle, France. The bell, brought across the Atlantic Ocean to New Orleans, was placed on a barge and pulled by men walking along the shore to Old Kaskaskia. On its arrival two years later Louis S. Buate, a friend of King Louis XV, presented the bell to the Church of the Imma- culate Conception as a gift in the King’s name. The bell hung in the church until 1890. While moving the bell to its new shrine in 1948, a crack, until this time undetected, was discovered. In the flood of 1973 the Bell, perhaps symbolic of America's stead- fastness, remained unmoved in its shrine. Mary’ River Covered Bridge near Chester. Charter Oak eight-sided school near Walsh. Anisi Roscoe Misselhorn. Renowned Sparta Artist Roscoe Misselhorn Sketches Midwest's Historical Past Decide early in life what you want to do and stick with it. Roscoe Misselhorn has followed this advice through- out his life and advises young people to do the same. Having lived in Sparta for many years, he went to Sparta High, 1916-1918, and later attended the St. Louis School of Fine Arts for two and a half years. Mr. Misselhorn decided to become an artist in third grade; and even though he confronted many obstacles while pursuing his dream, he nevertheless persevered and became an expen artist. With his unique style of pencil sketching, he has drawn many places of interest in Illinois and Missouri. The renowned Spana Anist has had several books of his prints published. Indeed, by using his talent and perfecting it through the years, he has made a monu- mental contribution to an. Underground Railway Station located in Eden. The Class of 1920 was the first class to attend Sparta Township High School four years. SEATED: Ora Candler Neal. Mabel Helen Adams Wilms, Phyllis Hood, Luella Juergens Behnken, Elizabeth McMaster Turney. STANDING: June Tripp Snider. John McGuire, Jessie Schunhoff Sanders. Margaret McMaster Reid. Wilfred Leemon, Anna May Davison Hayer. Christian Engelhardt D.C. . Esther Reinhardt Beattie, Elizabeth Weir Huss, Hubert Jay, Sara Gail Bruns Zell, Fern McGuire, June McGuire Simmons. On September 1, 1916, the doors were opened and 219 students marched to their classrooms in the new Sparta Township High School. The building erected on the site of the S. B. Hood home is still in use, known now as the Middle Building of Sparta High School. 8 Sparta High School's gymnasium, one of the best in Southern Illinois, was completed in 1963. The gym, for a while the center of a controversy because the plans for band and stage facilities had to be abandoned, has been the site of regional and sectional basketball tournaments. a © $5 C 31 33 2 I a SOXG BOOK. mmmmmmmmmr FRANK TORRENCE (1889-1952) Monuments are seldom erected to the memory of teachers. For Frank Torrence, none is needed because his impeccable reputation is monument enough. During the first seven years of classes at Sparta High, Mr. Torrence taught science. After the resignation of Professor E. O. Bottenfield, Mr. Torrence became principal, a position he held for 28 years. Never resigning as a teacher, he believed in an active teacher-student relationship which was pan of his success. Through hard work and discipline, Frank Torrence gained a respect he has never lost. Change Is Built in the Past Occurs in the Present With Hope for a New Tomorrow ANTONIO ROMANO Mr. Antonio Romano has been a principal seventeen years of the twenty-five years ne has been in education, three of which he has spent at Sparta High. Mr. Romano, influenced by two of his teachers to become a princi- pal, especially likes the chal- lenge nis position presents. Mr. Romano has the rare abil- ity to get everyone - students, teachers, and administration - working together. This, along with his foresight, leadership, patience, perseverance, and ability to accept criticism, has proven him to be an excellent principal whom Sparta High is fortunate to have on its side. f. PROFESSORS. B. HOOD (1834-1914) Most of Professor S. B. Hood’s edu- cational career was spent in or near Sparta. He attended the old Union Academy of Sparta, and taught as an assistant during his last year of attend- ance. When Civil War broke out, Pro- fessor Hood was teaching at Eden. In the war he served from 1861 to 1864. After his discharge Mr. Hood returned to Sparta and was appointed Superin- tendent of Sparta schools, an office he held for forty years. Well respected among his colleagues, he helped Sparta High gain a strong reputation in education. With Respect You Came With Truth You Taught Giving Without Taking MINNIE TEMPLE Be diligent in preparation of your lesson each day. This is the advice Minnie Temple gives to students. Minnie Temple was a 1910 graduate of Sparta High. She returned to Sparta Township High School to teach social stud- ies for 23 years from 1920 to 1943. Many present students may not know Mrs. Temple but they certainly know her grand- daughter, Mrs. Karen Kohne, business teacher at SHS. 10 GENEVA HEITMAN What you will be you are now becoming. A teacher for fifteen years, Mrs. Geneva Heitman gradu- ated from Sparta High School in 1925. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Muskingum Col- lege, New Concord. Ohio. Mrs. Heilman considers her pan in the progress of the Bulldog Barker and Speech Club, both of which she sponsored, her most worthwhile contributions in her field. The best piece of advice that was given to her and applies to everyone is As a person thinketh so is he. Think straight. JAMES BIRCHLER Mr. James A. Birchler is well known at Sparta High, because, even though he did not attend high school here, he was a teacher for twenty-eight years. He received his Bachelor of Education degree from Southern Illinois University and considers the organizing and super- vising of the Sparta Science Club his most worthwhile contribution in the field of science. Mr. Birchler's favorite quote is, Worry is like a rocking chair. It keeps you busy but gets you nowhere. PHYLLIS HOOD Phyllis Hood attended Sparta High from 1916 to 1920. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Illinois and has a deep appreciation of good books. Her favorite quote is from Thoreau: What a different aspect will cour- age put upon the face of things. The best piece of advice she has ever received is the fact a person will get out of life what he puts into it. Having taught at SHS for twenty years, she gives this advice to stu- dents, The secret of happiness is working hard at something you enjoy doing. VOLA MILLER To thine own self be true and it must follow, as the night the day, thou can'st not then be false to any man. This is the favorite quote of Vola Miller who attended Sparta High from 1920 to 1924 and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Linden wood College, St. Charles, Missouri. She taught for thirty-four years. Her advice for young people today is To be a suc- cess in life you must take advantage of opportunities; refuse to admit defeat; overcome handicaps; broaden contacts; and exert drive and enthusiasm. JOHN FULLERTON Make good use of your time. Do not be so busy doing nothing that as a consequence you do not have time to do anything. Therefore, learn well and let learn so that you may benefit yourself and also your fellow man. This good advice to all young people today comes from Mr. John T. Fullerton, a teacher at SHS for twenty-nine years. Mr. Fuller- ton is probably best remembered by the students as an outstanding math teacher. He graduated from Sparta in 1926 and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Southern Illinois University. JEAN BEATTIE Jean Beattie attended Sparta High from 1908 to 1912. She obtained Bachelor of Science degrees in three fields: English, biology, and physi- cal education. For forty-one years she taught at SHS, and often stu- dents see her at Sparta High School substitute leaching. She considers her most worthwhile contribution in her field to be the classification and description of the common wild- flowers. insects, and trees of the Sparta area. The one piece of advice that she follows is Don’t let your mind go to sleep. GENEVA HEITMAN VOLA MILLER Walter Hunter. John Hunter, Johnny Mack Brown. Irene Hunter, Kenneth Hunter, Albert Hunter. HUNTER BROTHERS Sparta Aviation began with the Hunter Brothers, John, Albert, Kenneth, and Walter. Friends of Charles Lindbergh, the brothers gained world wide recognition when they set an endurance record of 553 hours. 41 minutes, and 30 seconds at Sky Harbor field in Chicago on June 29, 1930. Hunter Field is a memorial to the aviation daredevils. 12 RANDY ALBRECHT One of the youngest gradu- ates of Sparta High to reach fame is Randy Albrecht. In basketball, Randy was named to the all-conference teams and was also selected to the Associated Press All-State squad while he was a junior and senior. This training laid a basis for his career as a bas- ketball coach. During the 1971-72 season, Randy coached St. Louis University's only undefeated Freshman team. In 1974, he was named the youngest head coach in SLU's history. The Billikens, named the ninth most improved team in the country for the 1974-75 season, is still coached by Randy Albrecht. JACOB MARK LASHLY (1882-1967) A graduate of the class of 1900 from Sparta High School, Mr. Lashly received an A.B. from St. Louis University in 1903 and an L.L.B. from Wash- ington University, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1907. He was admitted to the Mis- souri Bar in 1906. His law career was distinguished by serving as president of the St. Louis Bar Association, the American Bar Association in 1940, and American Bar Association Endowment. He was a winner of the American Bar Association Medal. Active in St. Louis' civil, cultural, and business commu- nities, Mr. Lashly served as president and honorary life director of the Munic- ipal Opera Association and Chairman of Board of Directors of the St. Louis Public Library, and Chairman of Board of the St. Louis Chamber of Com- merce. For his outstanding service he was recipient of the Alumni Citation from both St. Louis and Washington Universities. Success Is Built on Work Well Done Both Seen and Unseen FRANK GLENN, M.D. Dr. Frank Glenn, a 1920 graduate of Sparta High School and a 1927 gradu- ate of Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, currently lives in New York City, enjoying a world wide reputation in the medical profession. After taking advanced study and teaching surgery in Scotland. England, Germany, Austria, and the Orient, he began a distinguished medical career serving as surgeon-in-chief of New York City Hospital, 1947-1967. He served with the Medical Corps as surgeon consultant of the 6th Army in World War II during which he was decorated the Bronze Star. Since 1961 he has served as president of New York Academy of Medicine. An acquaintance of Dr. Albert Einstein, Dr. Glenn considers the advancement of the training of surgeons by the resi- dent system his most worthwhile contribution to medicine. 13 The Boynton-Gillespie Memorial Fund, established in 1965 to perpetuate the names of Dr. C. O. Boynton and his wife. Bertha Gillespie, has aided approximately five hun- dred students. Over 350 thou- sand dollars has been provided for their schooling. Those eli- gible to receive this scholar- ship are those who are worthy of it or need financial aid in order to continue their educa- tion. A committee of three trustees choose those students who will receive aid amount- ing to $700 per year for up to a length of four years. Through this fund, many students who otherwise would have ended their schooling prematurely are given the chance to com- plete their education. Dr. C. O. Boynton, 1876-1962 14 Dr. C. O. Boynton was born in 1876. He is probably best remembered because of his outstanding medical career and his numerous contributions to the field of medicine. He was a ''country doctor, a horse and buggy doc- tor, and was dedicated to his patients and his work. He always answered house calls until his age prevented him from doing so. One night he walked through six inches of snow from Houston to Spana, and in one 24-hour period he wore out six horses just so he could help those who needed him. He prac- ticed for sixty-five years and delivered approximately 4600 babies. He was chief of the medical staff at Spana Hospital and received his Fifty-year pin from the Illinois Medical Association in 1949. He purchased the site for the Randolph County Nursing Home and also built the Boynton Wing at Spana Hos- pital. In addition to this he staned the Boynton Rotary Foundation, which helps finance hospital costs. Dr. Boynton lived to be eighty-six years old. He accomplished many things in his lifetime and died a well-loved and remem- bered man. A Country Doctor's Generosity Makes Dreams Happen 15 PLYMOUTH ROCK •IwXIXu TUB UBCLABATlUX Or IBBBTBWUSSCB. Wait Just a Bicentennial Minute! Keeping with the tradition of the Bicentennial, the 1976 yearbook brings a touch of history to the readers. Now is the time for all Americans to appreciate all the events of the past two hundred years. We should ban together to show our respect for our forefathers and our concern for our progeny. With this in mind, we hope to bring the readers a closer look at Sparta High School’s part in American History. Many successful peo- ple have been graduated from SHS, a fact that should be an incentive for all students to try their best to achieve their goals. More than ever, we as a nation should encourage individu- alism. Only in America could Thoreau have freely expressed and people carry out his often quoted philosophical statement, If a man does not keep pace with his companions perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. One main objective of the 1976 Bulldog is to show each stu- dent that he too can become an asset to his school and country in his own way. If one student is touched by this message, then we have been successful. Doris Hayer Editor 16 Look Up 7 6-19l6 A RANDOLPH COUNTY 3ICENTENNIAL PROJECT 18 You've Come a Long Way Baby Picture a stern-faced old lady in a starched black dress with glasses too big for her face. Or, conjure up a pre- maturely balding man in dark suit and tie wearing a frown that would frighten anyone. Neither image fits teachers these days. Watch Mrs. Kohne construct a float or Mrs. McGuire talk to chalk, or even better listen to the teachers at coffee before school. Teachers’ mode of dress has changed drastically, too. From basic black to bright pant suits, wedgies, puka shell necklaces, and leisure suits. It’s true teach- ers. You’ve come a long way, baby! OPPOSITE PAGE: A smile from Miss Huldah Vaughn brings a positive reaction from her Freshman literature class. TOP: Instruction has become individualized in classes such as reading techniques taught by Mr. John Elms. MIDDLE LEFT: Mr. Bill Kirksey expresses in actions what he cannot in words. MIDDLE RIGHT: From typing to hammering Mrs. Karen Kohne suffers the trials and tribulations of a Senior Class sponsor. BOTTOM LEFT: Mr. Donald Outten portrays the pan of a down home country boy on Homecoming's overall day. BOTTOM RIGHT: During the past several years. SHS has seen many changes in teachers, including mode of dress as shown by Mrs. Shirley McGuire. Plugs Fire Up for a Change of Hue A simple, white T-shirt or a pair of socks is now the can- vas used for the expression of ideas by a new generation of artists, who no longer con- form to the traditional modes of expression. Transforming a simple item into a unique design in the art nouveau, students at SHS have wel- comed the challenge. Instead of plain, orange fireplugs, vivid images of Uncle Sam, patriots, tin soldiers and Bull- dogs now live. T-shirts dis- play pinball machines, eye- opening slogans and JAWS. Art always reflects the times and minds of the artists. OPPOSITE PAGE: The fire plugs took part in the Bicentennial Celebration displaying their patriotic colors. TOP: Showing their support and spirit in the Homecoming Parade are the J.V. and Varsity Cheerleaders. TOP MIDDLE LEFT: Juciful? This student shows that some are more plentiful in their thoughts than oth- ers. TOP MIDDLE RIGHT: Despite a windy day. the VICA float sailed along to a first place in the Homecoming Parade. CENTER LEFT: All sons of feet walk the SHS halls but very few quite like these. CENTER RIGHT: Clowning around and hoping for a victory is Julie Holloway on Homecoming Day. BOT- TOM: Followers of the T-shirt craze Terry Douglas. Larry Partington. Steve Walls and Dave Willman reflect sensationalism in mov- ies and modem art. 21 22 America Bases Success on People's Co-operation In today’s world, people always seem to be searching for a formula which will lead to success. The secret to America's success is found among the people and their willingness to co-operate. To get along with another person is a goal desired by most peo- ple, including high school students. Building class floats, playing in the band, and participating in school organizations are the true tests of co-operation between student and teacher. This working relationship is the essence of the educational system. TOP: Even though the Freshman float placed fourth, much hard work was done as shown by Glenda West. Dayle Phelps, and Kathy Fry. MIDDLE LEFT: Carla Kleinschmidt enthusias- tically cheers the victorious Bulldogs onward. MIDDLE RIGHT: Mr. Albert Hapke directs not only singing but also traffic during rehearsals. MIDDLE: Victory is the BULLDOG’S battle cry during Homecoming. BOTTOM: Some slogans are real eye openers. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP LEFT: ’’Sing. Sing a Song” is the motto of these two members of Natural loy, Wilma Riche 11 and Larry Partington. TOP RIGHT: Different jobs for different folks finds Karen Sanders busily working on the Sophomore float. TOP MIDDLE: Blake Linders and lohn Wetzel are two of the many Sophomores who combined their skills to produce a second place float. MIDDLE RIGHT: Tim Culp fol- lows his dreams of being a teacher as he gains experience through an FT A project. BOTTOM LEFT: Under the bright lights of Homecom- ing. the marching Bulldogs pay respect to their country by outlining the boundaries of U.S. A. BOTTOM RIGHT: Miss Jan Kait- schuk. Freshman Class advisor, takes time to show Freshmen how to construct their first Homecoming float. 24 I Hear It's Your Birthday It's My Birthday, Too America is two hundred years old. It's her birthday. It’s our birthday, too. The ripple of patriotism has become a tidal wave and Sparta High is riding atop that wave as it joins the dozens of bicentennial celebrations throughout the area. Every parade features young Ameri- cans singing a song of them- selves. Students march, sing, paint, write, extol their homeland. Every phase of daily life is a celebration that says I am proud to be an American. TOP: The Juniors were as proud as the men of 1776 as they brought forth for their class a first place float in 1975. MIDDLE LEFT: Crazy hats and crazy people all go together to make school a little bit more bearable. MID- DLE RIGHT: Kathy Wilson and Charlotte White show that stuffing a float is not always as bad as it seems. BOTTOM LEFT: Lifting their voices in patriotism. Natural Joy enter- tained during the formal dance at Homecom- ing. BOTTOM RIGHT: Making a plug for the Bulldogs, this fellow created by Diana Doiron and Kathy Salto greets all visitors to SHS. OPPOSITE PAGE: Rudy Eggemeyer dons the SPARTA MARCHING BULLDOG’S new uni- forms. The GAME It's not whether you win or lose. It's how you play the game. This old adage is a trademark of our society. Losing is not looked down upon as much as failure to participate, and winning is not as glorious without putting forth genuine effort. The winners in life are those who see what is happening around them and get involved. 27 Philadelphia Freedom Rings for Victory Homecoming week, crowded with events ranging from float building to rock dances, was highlighted by a parade, a lovely queen, and a sweet football victory. The Homecoming's bicentennial theme Philadelphia Free- dom” provided an array of patriotic floats. At the pep assembly following the parade, student senate presi- dent Mike Gentry announced that the Junior Class won first in class float competition with The Constitution of the Bulldogs.” In the club divi- sion V1CA floated to first place with the ”S. S. Bull- dog. TOP: Being a new entry isn't a handicap, as the Librarians were given a 2nd place vic- tory. MIDDLE: This cake didn't bring the usual birthday happiness for the Class of ‘79 as they place fourth in Homecoming competi- tion. BOTTOM: One if by passing or two if by running is the Senior's strategy for a Home- coming victory. 28 TOP: The Schopp Is heard around the world as the Bulldogs won their Homecoming game against Murphysboro 20-14. LEFT: Portraying Betsy Ross. Ronda Steen re-enacts the making of the flag while riding on the FHA float entry'. MIDDLE RIGHT: This bell tolled of a victory for the Junior Class. BOTTOM RIGHT: Sailing along the streets of Sparta. VICA flies a first place on their flag. 29 BELOW: Vicki Baue, Homecoming Queen. TOP RIGHT: Janice Hissong and Vicki Baue exchange roles as Vicki becomes the new queen. BOTTOM RIGHT: Ricky Odom escorts Vicki Baue, Queen Candidate. 30 Coronation Dances Spotlight Queen Vicki Queen Vicki Baue reigned over the Homecoming festiv- ities. Following the victori- ous game over Murphysboro was the formal dance featur- ing SHS' own stage band which played swing music from the forties. Before the coronation, Natural Joy sang a repertoire of patriotic songs. A new feature of Homecoming was the infor- mal dance on Saturday which attracted nearly two hundred people. TOP LEFT: Lucy Abell. Junior Anendam. TOP RIGHT: Laura Smith. Sophomore Attendant: Denise Leming, Freshman Attend- ant. MIDDLE LEFT: Allison Green. Queen Candidate. Steve Gerlach. Escort. BOTTOM LEFT: Debbie Goedelmann. Queen Candi- date. Tom Eggemeyer. Escort. 31 Couples Rendezvous at Midnight at the Oasis On a desen isle at mid- night with a camel, your baby and Slink Rand. ’’Midnight at the Oasis, sung by the sophomore waiters and waitresses, was only a part of the enter- tainment for the evening. After the formal dance, lively Slink Rand per- formed followed by old flicks featuring Abbott and Costello, Laurel and Hardy, and cartoons. Just as the evening began with dinner in honor of the Sen- iors, the wee hours of the morning brought an end to the prom with a breakfast at the Lion's Club. RIGHT: Midnight at the Oasis is bright- ened by the smiles of these two prom goers. John Glaspy and Kathy Salto. 32 TOP: These waiters and waitresses were together several weeks before actual prom night perform- ance. MIDDLE LEFT: Work done by Rhonda Brelje. Jill Wolter. and Ginger Gerlach results in a successful prom. BOTTOM LEFT: Trying to calm their butterflies, the waiters and waitresses before performing attend the prom banquet. RIGHT: A night at the oasis becomes a beautiful memory of prom for David Walls and Doris Hayer. 33 Artful Oliver Picks a Heart or Two What do you do with 123 talented people? By putting their abilities together they formed a unique combination in the all-school musical OLIVER. The story was about a 13-year-old orphan boy, played by Roberta Leming, who encountered many adventures and dangers while trying to find tme love. Many people think that OLIVER was the best musical yet pre- sented at Sparta High. Under Mr. Kirksey's direction, Mr. Tammen's set construction, Mr. Antry’s stage band and Mr. Johnson's art classes what else could OLIVER have been but the tremendous success that it was. TOP RIGHT: The oepning scene for the all- school play OLIVER pictured the little thieves who were forced to labor in a workhouse and were allowed only one meal a day of water and gruel. RIGHT: Oliver (Roberta Leming) is sent to work for a funeral parlor owner and his wife. There he is forced to sleep in a coffin from where he sings a beautiful, touching song Where Is Love. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: Charlotte (Charlotte White) brings Old Sally (Kim Smith) to see the workhouse own- ers Widow Comey (Julie Holloway) and Mr. Bumble (John Hallock). Old Sally confesses she stole Oliver's dying mother's locket. BOTTOM: Bill Sykes (Ed Lacey) struggles with Oliver (Roberta Leming) as his girlfriend Nancy (Stephanie Juenger) and Fagin (Chester Davis) suspiciously look on. The three are afraid the boy has told about their kidnapping scheme. 34 35 The GRIND Those long hours spent studying for finals, writing term papers, not mentioning the seven hours spent at school each day seem to be an endless process. To each person the superficial reward is the grade showing his effort and finally his diploma, but the greatest accomplishment is the knowledge obtained over the years. At this moment, one realizes that the grind” is just begin- ning , not ending. 37 A Class Asks Who Am I? As an added project in their study of the seven psychological methods of study, Mr. Tom Bock's Psychology classes participated in a role-playing activity in the first part of this year. In the atmosphere of a typical psychologist’s office, a student was asked to conduct an interview dealing with a real-life situation. Mr. Bock played the patient while the student was given the role of the psychologist. The goal of the interview was to establish a rapport - a relaxed atmosphere - to get the patient to talk and accept a solution to his prob- lem. Projects such as this throughout the year helped make Psychology interesting as well as educational. TOP: In '76 the Psychology classes salute the different aspects of American life. MIDDLE: Yes, getting a chance to talk at SHS may be a problem the day before Christmas vacation. BOTTOM: BOTH PAGES. Mr. Tom Bock plays the pan of a selfish child and Rita Bleem plays the psychiatrist who tries to help him overcome his selfishness in a role playing project in Psychology. 38 TOP RIGHT: Visiting Professor David Walls of E.G.U. talks on mental-development in Psy- chology class. TOP LEFT: No. mass confusion hasn't hit Psychology. Only the culmination of project on the seven types of development. VI 39 TOP: Helping out. Dave Leming and Kevin Wittenbom explain the opera- tion of a small motor to Debbie Cox. LEFT: Rudy Eggemeyer is hard at work fixing the fuel line In Ag IV. RIGHT: Women's Lib took over the small engines class when Debbie Cox signed up. 40 A Woman's Work Is Seldom Done A girl repairing small engines! Several years ago this idea would have been foreign to most schools. But since the feminist movement began, girls have broken down the barriers that once kept them out of the man’s world. Athletics was the first area at SHS opened to the girls. This year Deb- bie Cox enrolled in small engine repairs. In her favorite class, Debbie said that she found the guys helpful and understanding. What were the boys’ reactions? She was just another one of the group. TOP: Mr. Johnson's only girl student. Debbie Cox. received instructions on regulating machinery. LEFT: Rudy Eggemeyer, Sam Mulholland, and Layne Moody literally tear apart the welder in Ag IV. RIGHT: Calculators aren't only used in math as Richard Barber keeps data in Ag IV. TOP LEFT: Concentration is imponant during Physics especially when students are busy measuring wave lengths by artificial means. TOP RIGHT: Chemistry students David Willman and Rita Bleem watch one of the machines which tested the purity of water at Baldwin. MIDDLE LEFT: One highlight of the 3rd and 6th hours Chemistry classes was the field trip to the Baldwin Power Plant where the subject of coal had been discussed. MID- DLE RIGHT: Mr. Gary Ebeis leads his Physics classes on the out- side pan of the tour at the Baldwin Power Plant. BOTTOM RIGHT: Lea Ann Wiley cautiously contemplates whether or not to experiment with the ripple machine. 42 Science Makes Its Own Waves The advancement in the field of science over the past few years has been tremendous and the science department at SHS has not been left out. The Physics class has obtained new books and a machine which measures wave lengths. The Chemistry classes along with Physics took a tour of the Baldwin Power Plant. Six outstanding Chemis- try students were tested on their science knowl- edge in St. Louis on March 6. New filmstrips were the main advantage to the Physical Science classes which prepared them for advanced sci- ences. Advanced Biology and Biology sought new facets in the field of forestry by visiting a game reserve near Carbondale. With all these improve- ments in science, the students have a greater chance to increase their ability to function scien- tifically. TOP: Mr. Gary Ebers demonstrates to his first hour Physics class how the new ripple machine measures the length of waves. LEFT: New principles In Physics are being shown by Mr. Gary Ebers as he works with several students during an experiment. 43 TOP LEFT: Breaking In their trek to Vinc- ennes. Chuck Happel takes time out to look over the land. TOP RIGHT: These men reenacting George Rogers Clark's march to Vincennes ready back packs for their 180 mile journey. BOTTOM LEFT: Lynn Denman and Kris Gilbert do research for history projects on the Bicentennial. BOTTOM RIGHT: Librarians celebrate the United States birthday on their homecom- ing float. Clark's Historic March Reenacted The Bicentennial provides students of American History a rare opportunity to relive our nation’s past. One of the most unique experiences has to be that of Junior Chuck Happel who was a member of a Ran- dolph County group who reenacted the march taken by George Rogers Clark and his Long Knives from Kaskaskia to Vincennes. The group completed a 180 mile march which started from Pierre Menard's home on February 10 and ended on February 23 at Fort Sackville in Vincennes. The group followed the same route on the same dates as the Clark expedi- tion. LEFT: These eight men who reenacted George Rogers Clark's march to Vincennes pose in front of the Pierre Menard home for the many photographers present before leaving. TOP RIGHT: Mr. Fin- ley's shin displaying the Spirit of '76 caused much comment on our nation's Bicentennial. BOTTOM RIGHT: This litUe man shows all sports spectators that SHS is in the Spirit of '76. 45 TOP: MATH FIELD DAY TEAM: FRONT ROW: David Willman. Patti McDonald. Rita Bleem. Melanie Hoover, Joe Romano, Terry Bir- chler. BACK ROW: David Walls. Dennis Deppe, Steve Gerlach, Stan Gegel. Randy Maxwell. BOTTOM LEFT: FRESHMAN AWARD WIN- NERS: Lynda Kohne, Freshman Literature; David Leming, WCTU Pos- ter Award; Katherine Lindwedel. Library Science; Linda Dunker, Math I: Sheila Katty, Freshman Grammar, French I; (Laurie Fink. Physical Science). RIGHT; Graduating Seniors Steve Gerlach and Rita Bleem have gone through all four years with a 5.0 average. 46 Wisdom Is Spice of Life What does a year of effort and determination add up to? For many students, the payment for studying into the late hours of the night is an academic award. Those who strive for aca- demic excellence have the discipline neces- sary for achievement. They learn to say no to a Friday night party in order to finish a term paper. Students also learn to read instead of watching television. But when the final results are tabulated, those who have conquered the homework and tests will be the winners. TOP: JUNIOR AWARD WINNERS: Polly Antry. English Liter- ature; Jo Ficne, Physics; Vicki Baue, Shorthand I; Rita Bleem. Mythology, Modem Composition: Brian Hennrich, American History. Creative Writing. Agriculture; Becky Uchtmann. DAR American History Award: Steve Gerlach. Math III, Advanced Grammar; Darlene Huether, American Literature. LEFT: SOPHOMORE AWARD WINNERS: Janet Linders. French II; Melanie Hoover. Latin II: Robert Wil- son, Art II; Stan Gcgel, Math II. 47 TOP LEFT: David Walls attended SIU Edwardsville during the summer of his junior year and obtained a 5.0 average which ranked him in Deans College. TOP RIGHT: ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS. FRONT ROW: Sue Whitcomb. Rhonda Brelje, Ginger Ger- lach. loan Huss. Vicki Baue. Karen Brothers. Jo Fiene, Rita Bleem. ROW 2: Dave Willman. Tom Eggemeyer. David Walls. Steve Ger- lach. Larry Partington. Brian Hennrich. Den- nis Deppe. Tom Wilson. MIDDLE: LATIN HONOR SOCIETY. FRONT ROW: Teresa Cole. Melanie Hoover, Lynn Dettman, Kris Gilbert, Sherry Welch. Leisa Asselmeier, Dave Miller. ROW 2: Janie Becker. Vicky Willingham. Judy McDonald, Mollie Jack- son. Marsha Pahlman. Debbie Finley, Julie Holloway. Joyce Thompson (not pictured). BOTTOM: Tom Wilson, Steve Gerlach. and Tom Eggemeyer. National Merit Commended Scholars. 48 This Is What It All Amounts To A new addition to the category of achievement was the Latin Honor Soci- ety. To be a member of the society, a student must have maintained a 90 0 average throughout two years of Latin. Three senior boys won recognition for Superior Academic work by receiving National Merit Letter of Commendation. And Judy McDonald was named Queen of the DuQuoin Folk Festival. 49 TOP LEFT: Steve Geilach. SAR Award. Tom Eggemeyer. Rotary Award. TOP RIGHT: Rita Bleem. DAR Award Winner. BOTTOM: Judy McDonald. Queen of DuQuoin Folk Festival. TOP LEFT: 1975 QUILL AND SCROLL MEMBERS: Debbie Goe- delmann. Bev Braun. Doris Hayer, Richard Barber. TOP RIGHT: 1976 YEARBOOK QUILL AND SCROLL MEMBERS: Theresa Lisenby, Marsha Pahlman. Ginger Gerlach. Julie Hol- loway. MIDDLE RIGHT: FHA BAKE-OFF FIRST PLACE WIN- NERS: Linda Dunker. yeast breads: Chris Mier, cakes: Mark Otten, cookies: Mollie Jackson, pastries. BOTTOM LEFT: 1976 NEWSPAPER QUILL AND SCROLL MEMBERS: Debbie Gasser, Tami Blind, Janet Linden, Rhonda Brelje. BOTTOM RIGHT: FHA BAKE-OFF SECOND PLACE WINNERS: Kathy Parks, cakes; Kathy Wilson, pastries: Mollie Jackson, yeast breads: Jim Cane, cookies. 50 Journalists Achieve Q and S Eight juniors and seniors were named to the Sparta Chapter of the National Quill and Scroll Honorary Society for journalists. These eight stu- dents joined with four of the 1975 initiates to work on both the yearbook and newspaper. The scene was the Sparta High School cafete- ria, the time 8:15, and the object was an old- fashioned bakeoff. All students were asked to put their baking ability to the test of the panel of six judges. The outcome - a difficult decision since all the foods were prepared to perfection. TOP LEFT: FHA DRESS-UP DAY WINNERS: Juniors. Judy McDonald. John Hallock; Seniors. Charlotte Whitte, Jeff Glenn: Sophomores, Patti McDonald. Brian Sommers: Fresh- men, Valerie Green, Kurt Rice. TOP RIGHT: Lynda Kohne was named Region 10 Chairman of the Safety Club. LEFT: Jo Fiene accepts the Betty Crocker award from Mrs. Nancy Tammen. 51 Faculty Selects Seven Seniors An outstanding senior is a student who the teachers feel contributed a little extra throughout his four years of high school. Scholars, athletes, and good citizens are among the seven seniors who were chosen as outstanding in the 1976 senior class. To become an outstanding senior, the student must have at least received the votes of ten members of the faculty. RITA BLEEM DAR Award, National Honor Society, Homecoming Attendant, Annual Staff, Most Likely to Succeed. LARRY PARTINGTON Math Field Team, National Honor Society, Illinois State Scholar, Natu- ral Joy, Band. VICKI BAUE Homecoming Queen, Cheerleader, Student Senate, Illinois State Scholar, GAA, Pep Club. STEVE GERLACH National Merit Commended Scholar, Football, Basketball, Class President, Academic Awards, National Honor Society. JO FIENE Science Club President, Stu- dent Senate, National Honor Society, Physics Award. STEPHANIE JUENGER Natural Joy, Chorus, South Pacific, Oliver, Most Talented, Speech Club President. MELANIE HOOVER Natural Joy, Annual Staff Index Editor, Latin II Award, State Vocal Contest. 53 Lucy Abell Jeff Aitken Marian Antxy Vicki Baue Carla Beattie Cheryl Bigham Karen Brothers Tom Eggemeyer LuAnn Florreich Ginger Gerlach Jeff Glenn Julie Holloway Melanie Hoover Darlene Huether Mollie Jackson Stephanie Juenger Dan Kahle Joann McConachie Judy McDonald Marsha Pahlman Joe Romano Lea Ann Wiley Vicki Willingham Dave Willman Cathy Wittenbom 54 High Grades Win Honor Society Rated on scholarship, character, leader- ship, service, and citizenship, a group of twenty-five academic leaders composed of eight juniors and seventeen seniors were selected by the faculty to be initiated into the National Honor Society. In order to qualify, a student must have earned a grade point of no less than 4.25. TOP: NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: FRONT ROW: Mr. Bill Finley, advisor. Rita Bleem. Becky Uchtmann. ROW 2: Joan Huss. Jo Fiene. Rhonda Breije. Brian Hennrich. BACK ROW: Sue Whitcomb. Steve Gerlach, Larry Partington. LEFT: Nona King explains to the new initi- ates one of the keystones of the National Honor Society symbol. 55 56 The GROUP Every student, during his four years of high school, takes part in at least one club or organization. This partici- pation enriches his high school life and enables him to learn something other than what he learns from a book. America would not have pros- pered without its organiza- tions of people working together to make this nation great. 57 SPARTAN MARCHING BAND: TOP: FRONT: Jim Cane. FRONT ROW: Mary Scarberry, Kris Gilbert. Rob Parks. Mark Otten, Lynn Dettman. Vern Antry, Janie Becker. Bobby O'Rear. Kurt Rice. Pat Miller. Kevin Diskey. ROW 2: Carol Bauer. Terry Douglas, Blake Linden. Laura Smith, Vicki Willingham, Cheryl Bigham, Jack Cashman, Robert Kelley, Ron Juenger. Jan Pierce. ROW 3: Mary Nordmann, Brian Bums. Tom Sutterer. Warren Deason, Jeff Gies- elmann. Lisa Sannemann, Robert McCree. Rudy Eggemcyer, Chuck Dandridge. ROW 4: Jim Dehn, Donna Austin. Larry Parting- ton, Cindy Hermes, Julie Holloway, Joe Romano, Robert Wilson, Pam Diercks, Bruce Kane. ROW 5: Gary McCree, Kevin Asbury, Tom Thompson. Marc Craig, Kevin Hargis. Debbie Degener. BOTTOM: FRONT ROW: Jennifer Shifflett, Brenda Throgmorton, Tomi Hell, Lisa Gentry. Patti McDonald. Jennifer Ellis. Lynda Kohne. Charlotte White. ROW 2: Mary Barber. Kristy Hargis. Polly Antry. Judy McDonald. John Madison. Scott Huter, Mike Gentry. Cindy Eggemeyer. Stephanie Bardo. ROW 3: Joan Hasscm- eyer, Jane Montroy. Unda Colvis. Kevin Slaven. Leisa Assel- meier, Kelly Wilson. Dana Koenegstein. Dana Bleem, Carla Beattie. ROW 4: Kathy Croslin, Pam Bennett. Mary Morrow, Mic- helle Hershbach. Diane Bleem. Marian Rhiney, Denise Hall. Lori Thomas. ROW 5: Kim Smith, Mark Henslee, Ed Lacey, Sue Whit- comb. 58 New Uniforms Adorn Bulldogs Wearing attractive new sky blue uniforms, the band, under the direction of Mr.Vern Antry, marched their way into another successful year of competition. Out of fifteen schools in a street marching contest at Murphysboro, the band finished fourth place and also clinched the third place title in the field marching competition. Besides this, the band also participated in the Murphysboro, Mardi Gras, Rend Lake, and Homecoming parades. And yet, the band would not have been complete without a special group of girls - the Color Guard. With their new rifles and flags, these eleven girls led the band in all the parades and devel- oped routines which they performed at the basketball and football games. They also competed in a special Color Guard contest in Chicago. Stephanie Stevenson, the only featured majorette, also helped lead the band by adding skill and grace with her twirling abili- ties. Marching in parades and competing at contests made up only part of the band's busy year. They also performed at four football games and fifteen basket- ball games, held Christmas and Spring concern, and provided music for the pep assemblies, the formal Homecoming dance and for the Speech Club play OLI- VER. The band was very busy with their many activi- ties this year, but they were well-rewarded for their efforts by the pleased looks of all those who heard them play. RIGHT: Stephanie Stevenson, majorette. ABOVE: COLOR GUARD: FRONT ROW: Laura Meyers. Lynlea Meyers. ROW 2: Linda Deutsch- mann. Sue Musk. Becky Elsea. ROW 3: Trecia Towey. Elizabeth Ste- venson. Orchestra Tunes Up for Oliver When we started practicing with the cast it was like starting to learn the music all over again, said enthusiastic Patti McDonald. It was really hard for us to stay with the cast when they sang because they got nervous, and then they would speed up then slow down, or else they would drop lines while singing. It was really hard to skip if you were in the middle of a measure, she continued. Somehow we lived through it. The play’s success was due to a large part because of the orchestra’s musical accompaniment under direction of Mr. Vem Antry. They practiced once, sometimes twice a week for two hours. They listened to tapes of the musical score and then they played until they made a mistake: then it was back to work, but as one dedicated orchestra member said, Everybody in the orchestra is always glad when the play is over; but really, they’re glad they were in the orchestra. ’ LEFT: Talented Mike Conley spent many hours practicing with the orchestra which provided the music for OLIVER. RIGHT: The orches- tra under Mr. Vem Antry's direction found rehearsal a new learning experience that required much concentration. BOTTOM LEFT: The brass section made up most of the orchestra for the play OLIVER. MIDDLE: One of OLIVER'S big assets was the fine performance of the orchestra and two of its members. Cheryl Bigham and Robert Wilson. BOTTOM RIGHT: The orchestra for OLIVER practiced two weeks plus several nights with the cast. 60 TOP: A special Bicentennial presentation was performed by the band for the homecom- ing halftime show. MIDDLE: A new attraction was added to the band this year - sharp uniforms. BOTTOM LEFT: It took Vcm Antry as well as the rest of the orchestra many nights of rehearsing to learn their cues. BOTTOM RIGHT: BAND OFFICERS: FIRST ROW: Julie Holloway, junior representative: Cindy Eggemeyer. sophomore representative: Judy McDonald, treasurer: Charlotte White, secretary: Diane Bleem. freshman repre- sentative. SECOND ROW: Mike Gentry, senior representative: Rudy Eggemeyer. presi- dent: Chuck Dandridge. vice-president. 61 There's Beauty in Their Music Serving over 700 people, the Girls’ Chorus, Natural Joy, and their parents held their second annual Spaghetti Sup- per with great success. Their objective for sponsoring this event was to make money for a trip at the end of the school year and to buy new dresses for the Girls' Chorus. Besides the Spaghetti Supper, the two music groups performed for Homecoming, for the Student Senate Convention, for an assembly at Sparta Lincoln, for the Rotary Mardi Gras talent show, and for many of the civic organi- zations in the Randolph County area. TOP: GIRL'S CHORUS. FRONT ROW. Berta Leming. Mindy Eggemeyer. Renee Preston. Kathy Fry. Brenda Deppe. Amy Willis. Jennifer Ellis. Amy Ragland. SECOND ROW: Wilma Richell, Vicki Willingham. Linda Burns. Laura Meyer, Lynlea Meyer. Sue Whitcomb. Debbie Finley. Cheryl Harris, Terri Hillyard. BACK ROW: Margie Bivens, Judy McDonald. Becky Moore. RJtonda Juenger, Albert Hapke. Ronda Steen. Sherry Welch. Stephanie Juenger, Ginger Gerlach. MIDDLE: Renee Preston and Brenda Deppe take time out to share a laugh while Terri Hillyard keeps right on working to keep the guests satis- fied. BOTTOM: At their Second Annual Spaghetti Supper, these members of the Girls Chorus sang for everyone else's sup- per. TOP: Serving ihe guests their choice of coffee. tea or orange juice are Sherry Welch and Terri Hillyard. TOP RIGHT: These members of Natural Joy. Jeff Asbury, Melanie Hoover, and Jeff Aitken, pro- vide entertainment for the guests who enjoy their supper. MIDDLE RIGHT: At the Spaghetti Supper, sponsored by Girls Chorus and Natural Joy, it was work. work. work, as Jeff Aitken. Brenda Throgmorton, and Tim Culp show. BOTTOM: NATURAL JOY. FRONT ROW: Tim Culp. Jim Schupbach. Jeff Aitken. Jeff Asbury. Paul Peck. Robbie Kelly. SECOND ROW: Margie Bivens. Wilma Richell. Melanie Hoover. Stephanie Juenger. Sherry Welch. Jen- nifer Ellis. Becky Moore, Judy McDonald. Brenda Throgmorton. Berta Leming. BACK ROW: John Hallock. Larry Partington. Steve Gerlach. Homecoming, dances. Little Egypt District of Stu- dent Councils Convention. Candy Stand. Confer- ences, Student Exchange. Heart Fund. All 45 mem- bers were always involved and were learning what it meant to be on the Student Senate. The L.E.D.S.C. Bicentennial Convention was the biggest job on the agenda. Sparta hosted the Convention of over 250 delegates from all over Southern Illinois. Julie Hol- loway was the Convention Secretary and took care of the program and details of the day. The entire Sen- ate, along with Mr. Tom Bock, advisor, helped plan and run the Convention. Natural Joy sang and all the schools complimented Sparta on their hospitality. TOP LEFT: Stacey Glenn helps to decorate the gym In accordance with the Bicentennial Theme of Homecoming. TOP RIGHT: Col- linsville principal Ed Plelps spoke at the Student Senate Conven- tion held in Sparta. RIGHT MIDDLE: Laura Smith and Mary Watson volunteer to participate in the demonstration of first aid. RIGHT MIDDLE: LuAnn FlorTeich and Janie Becker campaign at the con- vention for Joe Romano. BOTTOM: Julie Holloway, Secretary of the Student Senate Convention, directs 2 girls to their discussion group. Student Senate Host L.E.D.S.C. 64 TOP: FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE STUDENT SENATE MEMBERS: FRONT ROW: Randy Herndon. An ie Maxwell, Laura Fiene, Jacquie Gilbert. Julie Becker. Melanie Wil- lis. MIDDLE ROW: John Huss. Stacey Glenn. Diane Bleem. Kay Burns. Patti McDonald. Lynda Kohne, Lisa Gentry. Roberta Leming. BACK ROW: Renee Preston. Dana Koenegestein, Jerry Wilkerson. Martha Watson. Laura Smith. Tom Hell. BOTTOM: JUNIOR-SENIOR STUDENT SENATE MEMBERS: FRONT ROW: Jill Wolter. Rhonda Brelje, Jo Fiene, Kim Loethen, Judy McDonald. Stephanie Juenger. Lynn Dettman. BACK ROW: Julie Holloway. Kris Gilbert. Mary Watson. Steve Gerlach. Janie Becker. Tom Eggemeyer, Cathy Wittenbom. Joe Romano. BOTTOM LEFT: Mike Gentry, Student Senate President. BOTTOM RIGHT: LEFT TO RIGHT: Tom Bock. Advisor: Harold Wilkerson. Treasurer: David Walls. Vice-President; Vicki Baue, Secretary; LuAnn Florreich, Parliamentarian. 65 66 Bulldog Barks Inflation Bites Winning yet another Blue Banner Award was the 1974-1975 BULLDOG BARKER. The award, given each year by the Southern Illinois School Press Asso- ciation , is the seventh for the BULLDOG BARKER. Also winning awards were Mark Coop, first place for best ad; Ruth Orr, second in best original cartoon; Stephanie Gerlach, two third places for best news story, best feature and best sports story; Cathy Ken- non honorable mention for best featurette; and Gwynne Tate honorable mention for best. ad. The BULLDOG BARKER is the compiled efforts of the sixth hour journalism class, this year under the direction of its new advisor Mrs. Betsy Lewis. In addition to eight BULLDOG BARKERS, the journalism class also published four DISTRICT MONITORS. Unit «140 quarterly paper. And. inflation hit even our own BULLDOG BARKER raising the price from one thin dime to one thin dime plus a nickel. LEFT: During sixth hour. Cathy Wittenbom and Rhonda Brcljc. members of the journalism class, entice Lynn Dettman into buying a BULLDOG BARKER. BOTTOM: BULLDOG BARKER STAFF: FIRST ROW. Sherry Hawthorne. Becky Brown. Janet Linders. Patty Appel, Penny Steele. Natalie Triggs. Diana Doiron. Cathy Wittenbom. Pam Stear. SECOND ROW: Kelvin Kempfer. Kathy Copple. Debbie Goedelmann. Rhonda Brelje. Becky Moore. Kathy Wilson. OPPO- SITE PAGE. TOP: BULLDOG BARKER EDITORS: Mrs. Betsy Lewis, advisor: Bev Walter, editor of DISTRICT MONITOR: Debbie Gasser and Tami Blind, co-editors of BULLDOG BARKER. BOTTOM LEFT: Catching up on all the latest news, Judy McDonald reads the monthly BULLDOG BARKER. BOTTOM RIGHT: Cathy Wittenbom distributes the monthly edition of the BULLDOG BARKER at an increase of five cents an issue over last year's price of a thin dime. 67 BELOW LEFT: PHOTOGRAPHERS: Richard Barber. Julie Holloway. RIGHT: EDITORS: Doris Hayer. Editor-in- Chief; Theresa Lisenby and Marsha Pahlman, Assistant Editors: Mr. Ed Simpson. Advisor. BOTTOM: AD SOLICITORS: FRONT ROW: Patty McDonald, Scott Maurer. Linda Dunker, Barb Heck. Joann Leavit. Mary Jo Hargis. BACK ROW: Martha Watson. Julie Becker. Linda Kohne, Laura Smith. Kim Wall. 68 Bulldog Shows Spirit of ’76 Look up America See What We've Got! Sparta High had much to be proud of - championship football, cross country, and track, awards in speech and jour- nalism, sixteen Illinois state scholars, three National Merit Commended scholars, and increasing enthusi- asm in girls athletics - and the list goes on. The BULLDOG sought to express pride through its bicenten- nial theme Look Up America.” The 1976 yearbook grew eight pages and added a special introduction printed on parchment. The end sheets design featuring Kaskaskia Island's famous Lib- erty Bell of the West was drawn by Darnell Bulliner. Fifteen eager yearbook journalists attended the Southern Illinois School Press Association's Spring Convention at Southern Illinois University. Robert Linders, a 1975 editor-in-chief, accepted the BULL- DOG'S fourth straight Golden Dozen Award. Individ- ual honors were copped by Mary Ann Lehnherr, another one of the 1975 editors-in chief, who won first place and honorable mention in copy block writing and by Dennis Hanna who won second place in natural color photography. In the fall the Columbia Scholas- tic Press Association awarded the 1975 BULLDOG a first place rating. The yearbook amassed 938 points out of 1000 in the critique and contest. LEFT: EDITORIAL STAFF: FRONT ROW: Ginger Gerlach. Rita Bleem. Debbie Finley, writers: Joan Huss. activities editor. BACK ROW: Melanie Hoover, index editor: Stephanie Jucnger. classes edi- tor: Kris Gilbert, business manager: Judy McDonald, academics edi- tor; Charlotte White, organizations editor. RIGHT: Organization day was highlighted by picture taking directed by Charlotte White and Theresa Lisenby. BOTTOM: AD SOLICITORS. FRONT ROW: Kathy Wilson. Tammy Blind. Debbie Gasser. Rhonda Brelje. Melanie Hoover. BACK ROW: Lu Ann Florreich. Mary Nordmann. Becky Brown. Jill Cashman. Vicki Willingham. Tim Culp. 69 FHA Observes National Week One of the highlights in the month of February was FHA week. The club sought to actively involve the whole student body in its national observance. On Monday students wore red, white, and blue in observance of the Bicentennial; on Tuesday teachers received an apple; on Wednes- day teachers selected the best dressed boy and girl from each class; and on Friday over forty students participated in a bake-off. In the fall, the club made caramel apples to sell at the Homecoming game and at Christmas, they sold crafts. In Feb- ruary a chili supper was held in the cafeteria. TOP LEFT: FHA showed their appreciation to all the teachers in the school by placing an apple on their desk. TOP RIGHT: Stu- dents who participated in a bake-off contest during National FHA Week were judged by a committee of teachers. MIDDLE: FHA OFFICERS: FRONT: Denise Guebert. historian; Kathy Wil- son, chairman of projects and public relations: Carol Bauer, secretary; Sue Musk, first vice-president. BACK: Patti Hender- son. advisor: Molly Jackson, president: Donna Rureode, second vice-president; Mary Wittenbrink, treasurer: Nancy Tammen, advisor. BOTTOM: Ronda Steen, portraying Betsy Ross, and Amy Ragland, a bedraggled Red Devil, rode the FHA float in the Bicentennial Homecoming Parade. 70 Speech Club Wins Sectional Last spring was the second year in a row that Sparta has gone to state contest by winning district and sectional, a feat which only one other school has done. Speech students won first with the con- test play, Glass Menagerie, first in individual events and third with Reader's Theater, Mamma Medea, at district contest. Winning fourth at the Egyptian Forensic League finals in February with four superiors and nine excellents, signaled another winning year. For a money making pro- ject, Speech Club members worked one Saturday at Reabans and received half the profits for that day. In February, they sold magazines. TOP: Reader's Theater, The Serpent, was based on Libation Bearers by Aeschylus. MIDDLE: Mike Steen and Julie Holloway received a superior rating in serious duet at the Egyptian Foren- sic League at Murphysboro. BOTTOM: SPEECH CLUB OFFI- CERS: KNEELING: Mary Nordmann. publicity: Judy McDonald, social director; Janie Becker, publicity. STANDING: Bill Kirk- sey and Jim Tammen. advisors: Charles Happel. vice-presi- dent; Jeff Aitken, social director: Stephanie Juenger. president; Lee Ann Wiley, secietary-treasurer. 71 GAA Opens to All Girls Volleyball, softball, basketball and bombard- ment are only a few of the sports which GAA played after school on Mondays. The girls cleaned all the trophy cases and painted scenery for the set of the school play, ’’Oliver,” in November. In January, as a money-making pro- ject the club sold M M's, Crunch Bars, Almond Bars, and Toffee. March's activity was collecting for muscular dystrophy on the corners of downtown Sparta. In order to receive a letter in May, each girl had to accumulate a certain number of points earned by participating in each month's activity. TOP LEFT: GAA changed their rules by allowing girls to try out for sports without joining the club. TOP RIGHT: Debbie Finley gives her sales pitch for GAA's money making project, selling candy, to Doris Hayer and Ginger Gerlach. BOTTOM RIGHT: GAA OFFICERS: Peggy Deaton, advisor: Dana Bleem, vice- president: Kim Green, president: Cindy Eggemeyer. secretary. 72 VICA Builds Picnic Tables Building picnic tables for the student senate to put on campus was VICA's money making project. Later in the year, the tables were sold in the community. The club's float, Shipping the Red Devils Home, won first in the club division in the Homecoming Parade. One of the highlights of the monthly meetings was the activity session during which members played basketball and other spons. TOP: Hard work paid off; VICA won first place in the Homecoming Parade in the club division. MIDDLE: VICA OFFICERS: FRONT: Mike Stevenson, president; Marc Craig, vice-president: Sue Fillingum. secretary: Warren Schlimme. treasurer. BACK: Bob Taylor. Bill Wasson, Gary Johnson, advisors: Bill Schlimme, reporter. BOTTOM: Bill Schlimme shows one of the picnic tables which he and other VICA members built that Student Senate bought for the front lawn of the campus. 73 FFA Visits Kansas City During the noon hour, if anyone were to walk into Room 225 which normally belongs to Mrs. Patterson, he would find that eleven eager chessmen had taken over. The group had matches with each other and the top six had playoffs determining SHS’ top chess player. Selling vegetable seeds and attending the National FFA Convention in Kansas City were the primary activities of the FFA for this year. TOP LEFT: CHESS CLUB OFFICERS: Mrs. Patterson, advisor: Brian Kempfer. president: Dan Kahle. treasurer: Jim Conner, vice presi- dent; Larry Schilling, secretary. TOP RIGHT: Mr. Brown took Layne Moody, Lyle Nitzsche. Mark Coop, and Sam Mulholland to the National Convention. MIDDLE RIGHT: Playing chess In the homecom- ing parade was part of the chess club's entree. BOTTOM RIGHT: FFA OFFICERS: Layne Moody, treasurer; Bill Hagne, sentinel; Richard Walter, president; Brian Hennrich, secretary: Steve Baird, vice presi- dent; Sam Mulholland, reporter; Paul Brown, advisor. 74 FBLA Flies to Miami, Fla. Do you have any strawberry?” When the members of FBLA sold old-fashioned candy sticks last November, this was a common ques- tion throughout the halls. This fund raising project raised over two hundred dollars. During the halftimes of both basketball games with Murphysboro on February 7, the spectators par- ticipated in the cake throw contest. Janet Lin- ders, Lucy Abell, and Cathy Wiuenbom all brought home awards from the Southern Area Leaders Conference. Janet won the stenogra- phers award, Lucy was elected Southern Area Vice-President, and Cathy won first in Miss FBLA. In the spring of 1974-75, the club had two representatives who won at state, which was held at Springfield, Illinois. They went to national which was held at Miami, Florida. Cathy Kennon represented Illinois in public speaking, and Dennis Hanna was one of the fif- teen finalists in the Mr. FBLA contest. TOP LEFT: FBLA OFFICERS: Jan Pierce, treasurer; Nancy Knop, advisor; Karen Kohne. advisor: Debbie Goedelmann. secretary: Bev Waller, president: Mary Barber, reporter; Cheri Robert, vice president. TOP RIGHT: District Miss FBLA. Cathy Wittenborn. MIDDLE LEFT: Lucy Abell. Southern Area Vice-President. BOTTOM LEFT: Janet Lin- ders won the stenographers award at SALC. 75 The Accent Is on La Voyage 76 Last spring, members of the French Club took a trip to St. Genevieve where they toured various historical houses and stores. Also, an interesting pan of the trip was walking through a beautiful garden on stepping stones. After they left St. Genevieve, they went to Fon Kaskaskia where they ate a sack lunch, went to the Pierre Menard home, looked at old tombstones with French names, and relaxed. TOP LEFT: FRENCH CLUB OFFICERS: Charlotte White, trea- surer; Jan Kaitschuk, advisor; Joan Huss. president; Dana Bleem, vice-president; Sheryl Robinson, secretary. TOP RIGHT: President Joan Huss shows her leadership by being the first down the slide. MIDDLE: French Club went to St. Gene- vieve and Fon Kaskaskia where Ginger Gerlach, Doris Hayer, Mel Johnson, and Joan Huss enjoyed the teeter-totter. BOT- TOM: Hang on Miss Kaitschuk! Joan and Doris are going to get back at you for those three long years of French. Good Teachers Don't Happen I didn't realize the amount of time required to get the work done,” commented one student teacher after spending two days at Sparta Lincoln. Giving practical experience to future teachers is one of the objectives of FT A. On the first day FTA members observed, and on the second day they taught. Doing private tutoring at the grade school was a new project in which only a few of the members participated. During American Edu- cation Week, the faculty was honored when the sponsors and several club members served dough- nuts, coffee, and orange juice before school in the cafeteria. The FTA Scholarship in memory of Mrs. Mildred Cicka was awarded in the spring. The 1974-75 winners were Diane Menke and Karen McConachie. TOP LEFT: FTA OFFICERS: Doris Hayer. president: Cathy Wittenbom. treasurer: Hulda Vaughn, advisor; Kim Green, secretary. TOP RIGHT: Members of FTA went to the grade school to student teach last spring where Kim Green taught first grade. BOTTOM LEFT: Doris Hayer aids a 6th grader while student teaching at the grade school. BOTTOM RIGHT: During student teaching. Charlotte White and Karen McConachie played London Bridge during recess with the first grad- ers. 77 TOP LEFT: Displaying his school spirit, Mr. Romano dons his Osh Koshes on Overall Day. TOP RIGHT: Resembling Elton John are Candy Steele. Kevin Hargis, Rita Bleem, and Mike Gentry on Elton John Dress-Up Day. MIDDLE LEFT: This year Bobby O’Rear became Sparta High's first boy mascot. MIDDLE RIGHT: Joe Romano and Janie Becker are the two people under these sombreros, the hat they wore on Crazy Hat Day. BOTTOM RIGHT: Judy McDonald and Mike Gentry discard regular clothes to don crazy hats and glasses for Crazy Hat Day. 78 socic it to � Elton John Joins Pep Club That spunky little guy on the floor trying to arouse the spectators at both football and basketball games was Bobby O'Rear. Bobby has been the first male mascot in the history of Sparta High. As in the past, the members of the Pep Club elected a mascot whom they thought had the best spirit, who would be the most dependable, and who could enthuse the crowds. To show more of their spirit. Pep Club members wore special T-shirts with an emblem of Bulldog Bullies to school which the Beck Vocational Center students printed for them. During the week before Homecoming, Pep Club made each day a special one: Elton John Day, Crazy Hats Day, Overalls Day, Number Shirts and Crazy Sox Day. After the annual Homecoming bonfire behind the school, the students made a snake run from the high school to downtown: even with an escort from the Sparta Police Department, many couldn't quite make it. TOP: No pun intended, but crazy socks did help Sock it to 'em. LEFT: Elton John may not play the saxophone but Mike Gentry, dressed as Elton John, does. 79 Science Club Sold on Apples Go SHS! Go SHS! became a new cry for the Science Club this year as they got into the spirit of Homecoming by selling shakers and apples. An apple a day keeps the devils away” not only proved spirited but profitable by clearing $90.00 selling apples during the noon hour. This money helped to finance trips to the Car- bondale Game Reserve, a tour through the SIU Science Department, and McDonnell Douglas plant. The spring Science Fair brought an end to a studious and profitable year. TOP: Linda Wilson's salesmanship was an enticement for Rudy Eggemeyer to buy an apple from Science Club helping them gross $90.00 in their money making project. MIDDLE: SCI- ENCE CLUB OFFICERS. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Brenda Barber. Advisor, Polly Antry, President. BACK ROW: Jo Fiene, Corre- spondent. Allison Green. Secretary-Treasurer. Laura Finene, Vice-President. BOTTOM: Bicycling their way through the Homecoming parade. Sheila Huether and Jim Dehn express the concern for ecology. 80 Library Books Sparta Victory Contrary to popular belief, being a librarian does not just mean working with books. For the first time, the librarians, under the direction of Mr. Jerry Wilson, constructed a float for Homecoming and received second place for their efforts. Mr. Wilson dressed as a Minuteman and his followers dressed as early American patriots followed the theme Give me victory or give me death. ’' Although their float was rated second, their abili- ties at running a smooth library must be rated tops. TOP: LIBRARIANS. FRONT ROW: Tami Blind. Sherry Shon. Stephanie Juenger. Jerry Wilson, advisor. BACK ROW: Karen Sanders. Barb Kisro. Susie Stork. Teresa Beckley. Bobby O'Rear. Carla West. MIDDLE: Walking before the second place librarian float, Mr. Jerry Wilson and Teresa Beckley portray early American patriots. LEFT: These librarians' rolling pins helped to flatten out the Red Devils' defense. 81 82 The JOCKS With the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, American athletes embody the nation’s spirit to bounce back out of the clutches of defeat to the thrill of victory. The Bulldogs designed an iron-clad method for victory in all phases of athletics. 83 Sparta mauled Southwest Egyptiau Conference pre-season favor- Williams gained over 100 yards and scored two touchdowns to ite Nashville. 30-8. Although only 5'11 and 180 lbs., Herschel team with Rex Kelly in destroying Nashville. The Thrill Is Victory Repeating the championship of the Southwestern Egyptian Conference proved to be a hard task for the Bulldogs as they had to share the crown with three other champs, Carlyle, Pinckneyville, and Murphysboro. The season was a seesaw battle with upsetting victories by the other members of the conference. Hampered by constant rain, the Bulldogs’ Rex Kelly splashed across the goal line to score the first and only points late in fourth quarter against the Pinckneyville Panthers. Anx- iety and anticipation were now awaiting the Bulldogs as they headed toward their locker room to hear the results of the Carlyle-Murphysboro game. As lady luck would have it, but only after three overtimes, Murphysboro handed Carlyle the decisive loss which not only cost them the sole championship but more importantly, a chance to participate in the state playoffs. Besides gaining 1460 total offensive yards, Herschel Williams streaked across the field to score fifteen touchdowns which made him the area's second leading scorer. In the game against Murphysboro, Williams gained seventy-eight yards as a result of a kickoff return. In the same game Tom Diefenbach recovered a fumble with 1:33 showing on the clock which led to the game-winning touchdown and a final score of 20-14. During the season, Stephan Gerlach completed 45 of 118 pass attempts which moved the Bulldogs over 600 yards down the field. Leading the defense, which allowed the least number of points than any other team in the conference, was senior linebacker Ron Hampton, who made 58 solo tackles and 51 assists. Alan Smith and Matt Wilson were also key players on the defensive team. TOP: Darnell Bulliner's pum return against Benton gained the Bulldogs 15 yards and the first victory of a 7-3 season. BOTTOM: Receiving last minute instructions from the varsity cheerleaders, the Coaches prepare their strategy for the Benton game. 85 Ron Hampton, All Southwest Egyptian Steve Gerlach, All Southern Illinois Spe- Conference second team defensive line- cial Mention defensive halfback. backer. Alan Smith. All Southwest Illinois Con- ference defensive tackle. VARSITY: FRONT ROW: David Walls. Robert Lewis. Mark Coop. Dennis Grab, Jim Pillen. SECOND ROW: Coach Gary Schopp. Terry Buch, Ed Lacey. Steve Hall. David Miller. Bryan Fulton. Michael Stevenson. Coach Steve Derringer. THIRD ROW: Kevin Numberger. Jim Wilkerson. Steve Gerlach, Jim Phelps. Dennis Deppe. Tom Wilson. FOURTH ROW: Gary Hanna. Mike Steen. Ed Klingeman. Tim Dickerson. Tony Johnson. Scott Hunter. Larry Venus. Steve Wilson. FIFTH ROW: Tom Eggemeyer. Mark Baue, Darnell Bulliner, Jeff Broshears. John Glaspy, Ron Hamp- ton. Tom Diefenbach. Matt Wilson. Steve Reimer. BACK ROW: Calvin McCree. Rex Kelly, Stan Gegel. Alan Smith. Herschel Williams. The Agony Is Defeat Who would imagine that in September, 1974, the representative to the 1975 state playoffs would be decided in the coaching office at Sparta? Area coaches compiled a set of rules which were to be followed when a multiple tie in a league occurred. The rule stated that the team which had the best won-lost record of the tied teams in head to head competition would represent the conference in the playoffs. This season the SEC was involved in a four way tie and had to rely on the deci- sion of 1974. In regular season play among the contend- ers. both Caryle and Pinckney ville had a 1-2 record while Sparta and Murphysboro had a 2-1 record. In reg- ular season play, Sparta defeated Murphysboro 20-14 and won the right to represent the SEC. Long and hard practice sessions were now ahead for the Bulldogs to prepare for their trip to play Newton, winner of the Apollo conference. Five spectator buses followed the Bulldogs on their 110 mile journey to the playoffs. Even though the Bulldogs were defeated by a score of 24-6, Herschel Williams kept pace with his regular season play by gaining 136 yards rushing and over 90 yards returning kickoffs. The Sparta defense, which led the conference in fewest points allowed, was literally crip- pled by injuries to Matt Wilson and Scott Hunter in the Newton game and were unable to contain the Eagles explosive offensive attack. TOP: Herschel Williams All Southwest Egyptian Conference first team offensive running back: first team defensive halfback: All Southern Illinois running back: Evansville Courier Press first team running back. ABOVE: Mark Coop All Southwest Egyptian Confer- ence second team offensive center. RIGHT: Benton Ranger Kevin Williams- effort to bring down Herschel Williams was to no avail as Williams gains yardage which led to an eventual touchdown and a 24-6 victory over Benton. 87 Football Scoreboard VARSITY (Won 6. Lost 4) SHS OP. Benton 24 6 Nashville 30 8 Anna 36 0 Carlyle 8 10 DuQuion 36 14 Chester 14 22 Murphysboro 20 14 Pinckneyville 6 0 Freeburg 43 0 IHSA AAA PLAYOFFS Newton 6 24 SOPHOMORE (Won 3, Lost 4) Nashville 6 8 Anna 18 7 Carlyle 20 0 DuQuion 0 20 Chester 6 14 Murphysboro 8 6 Pinckneyville 6 21 FRESHMEN (Won 6. Lost 1) Nashville 12 6 Dupo 6 14 DuQuion 26 18 Chester 36 14 Murphysboro 22 14 Pinckneyville 28 0 Mater Dei 22 20 TOP LEFT: Catching a 10 yard pass from Steve Gerlach. Ed Klinge- man scored a touchdown against Nashville. TOP RIGHT: Going bananas? Coach Stull was by far the winner of the banana eating contest at the first pep assembly. MIDDLE: Encouraging students to come and support their team, tri-captain, Steve Gerlach. tells of the expectations of the first game gainst Benton. BOTTOM: SOPHO- MORE TEAM: FIRST ROW: Brian Beattie. Jeff Bowlby, David Tate. Mike Reynolds. Mike Colvis, Raymond Birchler. Kevin Asbury. SECOND ROW: A. J. Holcomb. Bill Monroe. Ray McConachie, Mark Prcsswood. Brian Sommer. Brian McConachie. John Huss. THIRD ROW: Coach Gary Stull, Gene Deutschmann. Richard Keil, Joe Kaseburg. Eric Asselmeier. Jeff Beckley, Ron Leming. FOURTH ROW: Alan Baue, Dave Morrison. Larry Stork. John Bergfeld. 88 Rookies Travel Road to Victory The rookies of SHS began iheir quest for victory while successfully capturing the sole unofficial championship of the SEC with a 6-0 record. The only defeat the Bullpups suffered was to Dupo, a non-conference competitor. Leading the field in total yards rushing was Curt Donaby with 1265 yards in 154 carries. Donaby crossed the goal line for 13 touchdowns and convened for eleven extra points. Because of the throwing arm of Paul Peck, 17 passes were completed for over 321 yards. TOP: FRESHMAN TEAM: FIRST ROW: Mark Vance. Larry Keeler. Paul Peck. Jeff Amos. John Madison. David Hunter, Gary McCree. Tom Sutterer. SECOND ROW: Mark McIntyre. Jeff Hess. Jerry Wilkerson. John York. Dale McBride. Rob Kelly. Gary Slavens. Kevin Simmering, Scott Hawkins. Coach Bob Finley. ROW THREE: Cunis Donaby, Kun Rice. Todd Moore, Mike Dettman. Jerry Maurer. Jeff Blind. Dave Klelnschmidt. Eric Asselmeir, Jeff Beck- ley. Ron Leming. FOURTH ROW: Terry Williams. Mark Zollner, Craig Valleroy. Jim Gibson. Carl Pierce. Jeff Asbury. Terry Smith. Neil Warren. RJGHT: Reaching out for the ball. Alan Smith caught a pass from Steve Gerlach in a lopsided 30-8 Bulldog vic- tory. (Photograph - John Mrogenski). 89 LEFT: In a ballet-like movement scores in a loss against Anna. RIGHT: Stephan Gerlach, leading scorer with 15.8 points per game and leading rebounder with 13.3 per game. FRESHMAN SCOREBOARD (WonO. Lost 11) SHS OP. Steelville 36 43 Pinckney ville 44 61 Red Bud 43 46 Waterloo 47 55 Pinckneyville 50 61 Chester 49 50 Pinckneyville 41 80 Trico 52 56 Okawville 34 50 Murphysboro 39 62 Mater Dei 53 70 SOPHOMORE SCOREBOARD (Won 4. Lost 6) SHS OP. Steelville 47 55 Red Bud 48 54 Waterloo 62 54 Pinckneyville 44 73 Chester 49 42 Trico 61 52 Okawville 44 37 Murphysboro 53 71 Mater Dei 53 71 TORRENCE TOURNAMENT Chester 34 36 JUNIOR VARSITY (Won 6. Lost 12) SHS OP. Freeburg 66 44 Carlyle 66 70 Trico 58 68 Chester 58 62 Nashville 66 97 Du Quion 42 48 Anna-Jonesboro 43 70 Pinckneyville 65 74 Murphysboro 56 59 Aviston Central 55 64 Nashville 69 64 Okawville 62 58 Carlyle 44 59 Murphysboro 61 59 Pinckneyville 56 72 Anna-Jonesboro 56 64 Du Quion 61 65 Chester 61 46 VARSITY SCOREBOARD (Won 17. Lost 8) SHS OP. Freeburg 70 71 Carlyle 55 66 Trico 47 44 Chester 68 61 Nashville 56 54 Du Quion 56 49 Anna-Jonesboro 66 49 Pinckneyville 59 92 Murphysboro 58 45 Aviston Central 72 70 Nashville 39 31 Okawville 59 44 Carlyle 66 56 Murphysboro 44 40 Pinckneyville 52 56 Anna-Jonesboro 52 60 Du Quion 65 38 Chester 79 54 MATER DEI HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Greenville 56 63 O’Fallon 58 55 Highland 58 57 Okawville 48 51 SPARTA MID-WINTER CLASSIC Okawville 61 60 Waterloo 55 60 Marissa 50 48 90 Sparta Quintet Wins Third in SEC In a race similar to the football scramble, Sparta had a chance to tie for the conference, but slipped when they were upset by Anna and were defeated by second place Pinckney ville. Sparta had to win the Pinckney ville game in order to achieve a conference tie. The Varsity squad proved preseason speculation wrong as they were better than just an average team. The game which gave Sparta its big boost was against the Red Devils at Murphysboro. The Red Devils had won thirty-five of the last thirty-six games at home. Sparta ended Murphy's home court reign by winning 58-45. This upset victory began an outstanding defensive season which allowed opponents an average of 56 points while Sparta was scoring 59 on offense. The regular season ended 17-8, with two strong victories, a twenty-seven point margin, 65-38, over DuQuoin and a twenty-five point margin, 79- 54, over Chester. With a 10-4, record, the Bulldogs placed third behind Carlyle, 12-2, and Pinckney ville, 11- 3. In the Midwinter Classic, with three minutes left. Alan Smith scores to help the Bulldogs overcome a ten point deficit and defeat Marissa for third place. 91 Sparta Midwinter Classic GAME 7 Waterloo 60 Spana 55 1 Sparta 61 Okawville 60 8 Okawville 61 Trico 55 2 Marissa 68 Freeburg 62 (Consolation Championship) 3 Waterloo 51 Trico 47 9 Spana 50 Marissa 48 4 Okawville 60 Freeburg 51 (Third) (Fourth) 5 Venice 95 Marissa 57 10 Venice 76 Waterloo 47 6 Trico 47 Freeburg 43 (Championship) (Second) 92 Ten Points Down Bulldogs Growl In the seven team Sparta Midwinter Classic, fans got to see the defending state Class A champs. Venice, play. Venice took first place honors for a second year in a row as they defeated Waterloo. In first round play. Sparta caused nerves to shake as they went into overtime against Okawville. who later won consolation. Sparta won 61-60. In a very physical second round match. Sparta was defeated by Waterloo 60-55. The word which describes the final game against Marissa was action. With 3 minutes 20 seconds remaining, Sparta was ten points behind. They started a full court press and tied the game with 17 seconds left. After a traveling vio- lation was called against Marissa. Sparta had the ball with 8 sec- onds left. Coach Jacobus instructed his team to shoot so that Mar- issa could not get the ball. Sparta would at least have a tie. As the buzzer sounded, Tom Diefenbach scored on an eighteen foot comer shot, giving Sparta third place. Venice players dominated the tournament teams by placing two on the first team. They were joffe Woolfork and Reggie Gardner. Others were Brad Schoenbeck. Marissa: Cole Gaebe, Okawville; and Mike Nobbe. Waterloo. Sparta had three players on the second team. They were Chuck Dandridge. Steve Gerlach. and Alan Smith. Others on the second team were Jeff Rennegarbe. Okawville: Steve Brammerier, Okaw- ville: James Crowder, Venice. LEFT: Mark Cox. with the lowest turnover average, started in twenty-five games. OPPOSITE PAGE: Tom Diefenbach and Alan Smith accept the third place trophy in the Midwinter Classic. VARSITY: SEATED: John Wetzel, manager: Alvin Penny. Dana Weber. Chuck Dandridge. Rudy Eggemeyer. Jeff Smith, manager. ROW 2: Herschel Williams. Jim Brown. Joe Schupbach. Ronnie Wolters. BACK ROW: Coach Gary Stull. Harold Wilkerson. Mark Cox. Steve Gerlach. Alan Smith. Orlan Brown. Tom Diefenbach. Coach Many Jacobus. 93 TOP: JUNIOR VARSITY: FRONT ROW: Ron Wolicrs. Alvin Penny, Jeff Bowlby. Tim Taie. BACK ROW: Coach Gary Stull, Randy Maxwell. Steve Risley, Greg Valleroy, Allen Baue, Tom Diefenbach, Jim Brown, and Manager A. J. Holcomb. MIDDLE: SOPHOMORES: SEATED: John Huss. Brian Beattie, Kevin Asbury, Jeff Bowlby. Neal Brown. STANDING: Coach Gary Stull. John Bergfeld, Allen Baue, Mark Meyerhoff. Greg Valleroy, Jesse Monroe. David Tate, and A. J. Holcomb, manager. RIGHT: Athletic Director Gary Schopp presents Waterloo the second place trophy at the Sparta Mid Winter Classic. 94 Freshmen Lose Them All, 0-11 This season's record for the Sophomores was 4-6 over- all. However, they gained a great deal of experience which will enable them to play junior varsity ball. The coaches agreed that the team was much improved. The outstanding players were Jeff Bowlby and Greg Val- leroy. The Freshmen can look forward to a better sea- son next year since this year’s record was a disappoint- ing 0-14. The Freshmen do have the ability and expe- rience which may prove the key. This summer 15 Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors will be sent to bas- ketball camps which will be supervised by high school and college coaches and also professional athletes. The camps are Tri State University in Indiana, Prairie du Chien in Wisconsin, St. Hentry's Prep in Belleville, and Manhattan, Kansas. TOP: Chuck” Dandridge. the Bulldog playmaker and second high scorer was named to the second all-tournament team In the Mid Win- ter Classic. MIDDLE: Alan Smith, scoring over 256 points, was one of the most improved players and was also on the second all tournament team in the Classic. FRESHMEN: SEATED: Mike Brown. Cunis Donaby. Charlie Skinner and Jeff Beckley. ROW 2: Larry Wallace. Jeff Amos. Don Maher, John Madison and Rich Reid. BACK ROW: Coach Steve Derringer. Gary Slavens, Paul Peck. Kevin Simmering, Jim Gibson. Dale McBride. Robert McCree, Jerry Wildetson and Manager Harold Gibson. 95 Baseball Scoreboard SHS OP. 3 2 6 24 8 4 2 9 5 7 0 9 7 1 3 13 11 3 7 8 3 5 5 10 3 7 2 11 9 3 1 6 Chester Marissa Anna Nashville DuQuoin Carlyle Pinckneyville Murphy sboro Chester Anna Jonesboro Trico Nashville Carlyle Murphysboro DISTRICT Chester Red Bud Won 5, Lost 11 Team Slides Into Last Place Play Ball!' Jumping off to a slow start by having the first game rained out seemed to continue with the Bulldogs as they finished the season with a 4-10 record. Constant batting, fielding, and stealing bases enabled Mark McConachie to receive the Most Valuable Player Award. Mike Jackson, Joe Garagi- ola Award Winner, added support in batting with a .404 average and also shared the pitching position with David Peck and Matt Wilson. TOP: VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM: FRONT ROW: Gene Dickerson. Rick Cavalier. Mark McConachie, Chuck Dandridge, Mike McConachie. Mike Jackson. Dave Willman. Ron Juenger. BACK ROW: Coach Jack Blickensderfer. Lyle Aitken, Matt Wilson. Mark Wolter. Steve Gerlach. Terry Hasemeyer. Randy Williams. David Peck. Larry Venus. JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM: FRONT ROW: A. J. Holcomb. Brian Beattie. Mike Holliday. Jim Phelps. Joe Romano, Lee Eddy. BACK ROW: Brian McConachie. Randy Walter. Allen Baue. Mark Baue. Greg Valleroy, Jeff Broshears. Ed Klingeman. Kevin Asbury. Coach Many Jacobus. RIGHT: Chuck Dandridge obeys Coach Blickensderfer's signs and easily steals third base against Anna Jonesboro. BOTTOM: First baseman Rick Cava- lier attempts to help his team in a losing 5 to 10 effon against Nashville. Harriers Race to Fourth Title 7-3-1. No, this wasn't the season record of the SHS harriers but instead explains the sport of cross country at SHS - seven men running on a three mile track to win the number one spot of the SEC. Cross country depends solely on the individuals desire to win and receives very little support from spectators. SHS had turned out its fourth straight conference vic- tory. Jerry Meyer and Rudy Eggemeyer paced the harriers to eighth place out of 19 teams in the Dis- trict meet with times of 16:07 and 16:09 respec- tively. Cross Country Scoreboard DUALS SHS 1 32 Carbondale 23 SHS 24 Waterloo 39 SHS 17 DuQuoin 44 SHS 20 Chester 43 SHS 20 Murphysboro 40 SHS 15 Nashville 49 TRJANGULARS SHS 27 Red Bud 35 Waterloo 82 SHS 53 Granite City 24 Cahokia 57 SHS 22 DuQuoin 77 Cobden 40 SHS 27 Chester 57 Freeburg 43 SHS 41 Carbondale 27 Meridian 55 INV1TATIONALS Benton - SHS Third Southwest Egyptian Conference - SHS First District Meet - SHS Ninth •Low Score Wins TOP LEFT: Coming within three seconds of breaking a course record at Nashville. Jerry Meyer placed first with a Ume of 15:12. TOP RIGHT: Jim Brown paced the Bulldogs over DuQuoin with a time of 16:25 and a fourth place victory. MIDDLE LEFT: Consistently plac- ing first, second or third in meets, the backbone of the cindermen Rudy Eggemeyer received the Outstanding Cross-Country Award. MIDDLE RIGHT: Making the last turn of his three-mile run. Steve Risley finished with a time of 15:48. BOTTOM: CROSS COUNTRY : FRONT ROW: Greg Wetzel. Mike Wilson. Randy Holliday. Mike Brown. Cunis LitUe. Don Maher. Warren Deason. BACK ROW: Steve Risley. Rudy Eggemeyer. Randy Maxwell. Jim Brown. Ron Wolters, Jerry Meyer, Jeff Glenn. Mark Cox. 97 TOP LEFT: Straining. Lyle Aitken placed third in the shot at the DuQuoin District Track Meet. TOP RIGHT: Six feet proved too high for Bob Lewis as he brought down the bar with him against Trico. TOP LEFT (CENTER): In the two mile run Jerry Meyer (sec- ond) overtakes Rudy Eggemeyer to finish first (10:53) in a triangular meet with Chester and Columbia. TOP RIGHT (CENTER): Making his move in the 220. Darnell Bulliner won first against Carbondale with a time of 24 seconds. BOTTOM LEFT: After placing third in the 880, Steve Risley placed fifth in the high jump at the district track meet. BOTTOM RIGHT: Falling back in the two-mile run, Rudy Eggemeyer held steady to finish second place against Carbon- dale. RIGHT: Bob Lewis qualified in his preliminary jump at Mater Dei. 98 Ace Cindermen Pace Conference Keeping pace with the SEC champions, the cin- dermen of SHS achieved their most productive season by compiling a 10-2 record. One important mile- stone of the track season was the first place victory over 20 schools in the DuQuoin Invitational. In this important meet, the mile relay which consisted of Jeff Glenn, Ron Wolter, Paul Rogers, and John Smith placed first. This victory started a long string of wins which included not only the SEC but also the Dis- trict. At District, Dave Peck, Mike McConachie, Steve Risley, and Paul Rogers all qualified to partic- ipate in the State meet held at Eastern University at Charleston. At this meet Dave Peck finished fifth in the pole vault event. TOP: TRACK TEAM: FRONT ROW: Mike Colvls. Chuck Dan- dridge, Alvin Penny, Mike Collins. Keith Anderson. Ron Wollers. Tom Wilson. Steve Joiner. SECOND ROW: Jerry Juenger. Manager: Coach Buzz Bradley: Darnell Bulliner, Bob Blum. Jerry Meyer. Darrel Bulliner, Gene Deutschman. Mike Holliday, Tim Dicker- son. Jeff Glenn, Coach Paul Finley. BACK ROW: Mike McConachie. Dave Peck, Lyle Aitken, Mark Cox. John Smith. Paul Rogers. Rex Kelly. Bruce Shockley. Bob Lewis. Steve Risley. RIGHT: Stretching to clear the bar of the high jump, junior. Steve Risley concentrates on his follow through. Track Scoreboard DUALS SHS SHS TRIANGULARS SHS 95 Red Bud 49v SHS 111 35V SHS 93 18V SHS 107 SHS 93 64 118 Chester Carbondale Pinckneyville 35V 36 V 81 28 Dupo Columbia Carbondale 73V Pinckneyville Mater Dei Red Bud Benton Relays - SHS Third District - SHS First 60 Trico 43 New Athens 16 35 DuQuion Invitational - SHS First Southwest Egyptian Conference - SHS First FROSH-SOPH Benton Relays - SHS Second Pinckneyville Invitational - SHS First Southwest Egyptian Conference - SHS First 99 TOP: GIRL'S SOFTBALL TEAM: FRONT ROW: Cindy Eggem- eyer. Kim Green, Ella Barnes, Carla Beanie, Kelly Wilson. Irene Gerlach. BACK ROW: Kathy Blum. Sue Meyer, Denise Hall, Bev Walter, Marion Rhiney, Dana Bleem, Diane Bleem, Carol Bauer. Coach Peggy Deaton. MIDDLE LEFT: Sidelined by an injury. Kim Green takes on the demanding role of score- keeper. BOTTOM LEFT: Rushing off the field with second place in the Sparta Invitational Tournament is the softball team with a season record of 8-2. RIGHT: Denise Goetting, most valuable player in the Sparta Invitational Tournament, receives her tro- phy from Sparta Coach Peggy Deaton. 100 Girls Host Tourney; Win Second Softball grew more exciting every game as the girls compiled an 8-3 record. Sparta was matched against their rival. Trico, in the finals of the Sparta Invitational Tournament resulting in a Trico win of 10-8. Bev Walter led the team with a .520 batting average while Dana Bleem was the leader in stolen bases. Placing second in every track meet seemed to be the constant for the girls. At District, Kim Simmering won the sole right to defend SHS in both the shot, which she threw 34'7 , and the high jump, which she cleared at 4'11 . In both events Simmering placed first but failed to place at the state tournament held at Charleston. TOP: Becky Uchtmann and Vicki Baue are the only Sparta girls entered in the grueling 880 yard run. MIDDLE: At the Red Bud meet in which she placed second, Teresa Beckley displays the skill and determination necessary to compete in the long jump. BOTTOM: As the only Sparta representative who placed at District Track Meet. Kim Simmering won two events, the high jump at 4'11 and the shot put at 34 'V. 101 Girls Bump to 11-9 Record Where does one find ihe exhiliration of running, jumping, flying high and gliding? The place to look is the girl's gym; the sport is volleyball. Coach Deaton's team provided thrills and artistic talent for the specta- tors. The Sparta Invitational Tournament displayed the best game of the year, between the host team and Trico. Paced by all tournament seniors, Kim Green and Cathy Wittenbom, Sparta played well against their rivals, but could only take second. Sparta also placed second in conference play and their overall record was 11-9. RIGHT: Leading the team with 235 successful spikes. Kim Green dem- onstrates the open hand spike. BOTTOM: VOLLEYBALL TEAM: FRONT ROW: Irene Gerlach. Denise Hall, Sue Meyer, Teresa Beckley, Carla Beattie. Mary Jo Hargis. BACK ROW: Coach Peggy Deaton. Cindy Eggemeyer, Janie Becker. Cathy Wittenbom. Kim Green, Jill Wolter, Torn! Heil, Doris Hayer. 102 SOFTBALL SCOREBOARD Chester 3-20 16-20 SHS 20 Waterloo 2 Waterloo 17-20 20-17 20-11 SHS 24 Coulterville 3 Murphysboro 20-3 6-20 20-7 SHS 28 Chester 1 SHS 7 Trico 3 CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT SHS 4 New Athens 6 Murphysboro 20-15 20- 4 SHS 13 Waterloo 1 Anna-Jonesboro 17-20 17-20 SHS 8 Trico 10 Chester 21-19 16-20 20-15 SHS 17 Murphysboro 7 Sparta. Second SPARTA INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT DISTRICT TOURNAMENT SHS 32 Coulterville 1 Benton 20- 7 20-16 SHS 12 Murphysboro 8 Red Bud 9-20 3-20 SHS 8 Trico 10 CARBONDALE INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT Trico. First Murphysboro 20-3 6-20 20- 7 Sparta. Second Carbondale 13-20 19-21 Won 8. Lost 3 SPARTA INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT Coulterville 20-11 20-3 TRACK SCOREBOARD Nashville 20-1 20-0 SHS 53 Vi Red Bud 84H Trico 26 Trico 18-20 6-20 SHS • 50 Centralia 94 T rico 20 Trico, First SHS 61 Red Bud 91 Trico 20 Sparta, Second SHS 66 Nashville 57 Trico 28 Nashville. Third SHS 54 Free burg 88 Trico 18 Coulterville. Fourth SHS 42 Mt. Vernon 109 Trico 13 •The first score given is Sparta' s RED BUD INVITATIONAL Won 11. Lost 11 SHS Fourth CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT VOLLEYBALL SCOREBOARD B TEAM SHS Third Valmeyer 20-16 10-20 20-14 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Trico 20-7 20-11 SHS Sixth Red Bud 8-20 17-20 Chester 18-20 13-20 VOLLEYBALL SCOREBOARD A TEAM Pinckneyville 7-20 18-20 Valmeyer 20-6 11-20 17-20 Red Bud 3-20 18-20 Trico 10-20 7-20 Elkville 20-18 20-7 Red Bud 13-20 7-20 Trico 21-19 12-20 20-14 Chester 22-20 20-15 Coulterville 20-6 20-4 Pinckneyvllle 19-21 15-20 Chester 20-4 13-20 20-10 Red Bud 20-9 2-20 12-20 Waterloo 20-22 20-10 20-16 Elkville 20-0 20-7 Murphysboro 8-20 20-17 3-20 Trico 19-21 7-20 Won 7. Lost 5 Coulterville 20-1 20-10 BOTTOM LEFT: The Sparta Invitational Volleyball Tournament brought the team a second place victory with its only defeat to Trico. BOTTOM RIGHT: Cathy Wittenbom not only served 209 points with eleven of the points consec- utive. but also shows her skill in spiking. 103 Judges Choose Junior Varsity For the first time the Junior-Varsity squad was chosen by a panel of judges. Each girl had to perform specific gymnastics and based on ability and spirit, seven girls were chosen. During the summer, the varsity squad attended cheerleading camp at Camp Mar- shall, Missouri, where they won the spirit stick four nights out of five. TOP: Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds, sponsor. BOTTOM: JUNIOR VAR- SITY CHEERLEADERS. BOTTOM ROW: Cary Forcum. Julie Becker. Glenda West. Martha Watson. Jo Pillers. MIDDLE: Renee Preston. TOP: Marian Antry. OPPOSITE PAGE: VARSITY CHEERLEADERS. FRONT ROW: Dianna Doiron, Mindy Eggemeyer. Carla Kleinsch- midt. ROW 2: Lynn Dettman, LuAnn Florreich. Vicki Baue. TOP: Kathy Wilson. BOTTOM LEFT: Keeping the Homecoming spirit alive, the cheerleaders kept on truckin' during the Homecoming parade. BOTTOM RIGHT: These four varsity cheerleaders. Vicki Baue. Lynn Dettman. Mindy Eggemeyer and LuAnn Florreich. raised the spirit of the classes during this year's only outdoor pep assembly. 105 106 L The PEOPLE Classes are people united to , work for a certain goal. Whether it be obtaining a specific grade or striving to graduate, students band together to make the most of their education. At the end of four years, classes dissolve and leave the individual to choose his own life style. 107 108 It's a Matter of Principal One door which is always open is the princi- pal’s. He can be approached and will justly con- sider the situation. Because of his experience, the principal’s decisions can be questioned but should be respected. The administration is forced into the role of arbiter. The two heads of the depart- ment are Principal Antonio Romano and new Assistant Principal Don Outten. These two receive the heavy load of complaints and are seldom praised for their ability to reach decisions when others could not. We can continue to knock at their doors but we should not forget a simple word of thanks. TOP: Mr. Antonio Romano, principal, takes time to discuss upcoming Student Senate events with Senate member Harold Wilkerson and Kathy Wilson. BOTTOM: Lucille Fielding and Carol Stork, office secretaries. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: UNIT DISTRICT 140 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS: FRONT ROW: Dorthy Eggemeyer, Board Secretary: Jerome Prest, Board Presi- dent; Larry Leek. Tom Welch, Loren Edelmann. Superintend- ent. BACK ROW: John Wright. Jack Moore. Glen Bollinger. Bill Beckley. BOTTOM LEFT: Carol Stork. Office Secretary; Lucille Fielding. Office Secretary: Alice Morris. Guidance Secretary. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Don Outten. Vice-Principal. 109 Mrs. Mary Alice Redpath Try to learn all you can about everything you can. Be aware of what is going on around you. Don't let life pass you by. Freshman Grammar and High School Vocabulary. Advanced Grammar and College Vocabu- lary. Chairman of Language Arts Depanment Mrs. Alice Patterson ”1 knew I was a teacher when a student said. 'It seems so easy when I look at it that way. Geometry. Career Math. Math V, Chess Club Advisor 110 Mr. Russ DeBose Introduction to Wood, Introduction to Drafting, Driver's Education, Introduction to Metal Mrs. Betsy Lewis ’! knew I was a teacher when my 50 minute lesson plan lasted 15 minutes and I had 30 freshmen staring at me. Journalism I and II, Bulldog Barker and District Monitor Advisor Mr. Ed Simpson What I do with this day is important for I have exchanged a day of my life for it. Latin I, II, Written Communi- cations. Mythology. Greek and Roman Literature. Yearbook Advisor Mrs. Karen Kohne Take advantage of the educa- tional opportunities and take pride in doing your best. Anything worth doing at all is worth doing well.’ Introduction to Data Processing, Personal Typing. Shorthand I, Clerical Practice, Senior Class and FBLA Advisor Miss Jan Kaitschuk French I. II, Great Literature. Written Communications, The Novel, French Club. Senior Class Advisor Mrs. Pam Nitzsche Special Education, Junior Class Advisor Mrs. Brenda Barber • I knew I was a teacher when I repeated an assignment four times and a hand rose in the back of the room and a student asked, 'What are we supposed to do for tomorrow? General Biology, Advanced Biol- ogy, Freshman Life Science. Science Club Advisor Mrs. Brenda Steiner I knew I was a teacher when I found that I'd have more work to do than the students. Creative Writing, Modern Com- position, Practical English. Litera- ture of Action, Individualized Reading Mr. Tom Bock That by which I live, I teach to others (want to or not!). Geography, Psychology, Current Events. Independent Study in Social Studies, Student Senate Advisor Students are lazier but more informed . . . Miss Huldah Vaughn Freshman Literature, Written Communications, FTA and Senior Class Advisor Mr. Vem An try Music Appreciation, Band Mr. Gary Stull Physical Education, Driver’s Edu- cation, Junior Varsity Basketball. Sophomore Football and Basket- ball. Junior Varsity Basketball, Assistant Baseball Coach. Mr. Gary W. Johnson Introduction to Woods. Wood I, II. VICA Advisor % Ms. Peggy Deaton I love the summer months vacation after nine months of very hard work! ’ Physical Education. Health Education, GAA Sponsor, Vol- leyball and Softball Coach in Mr. Bill Finley Don't ask your students to do anything you wouldn't do. Consistency and honesty are works of a good teacher.” Algebra I, General Math. Sophomore Class and National Honor Society Advisor Mr. Robert Taylor Metal I, II, VICA Club Advisor Mr. Gary Schopp It's not an 8-5 job - teaching requires a great deal of time to do a good job.” Boys' Physical Education. Var- sity Football Coach, Athletic Director, Head of Physical Education Department Mrs. Kathryn Goodman Complementary Study Mrs. Pat Dahl An I. II, ill Mrs. Shirley McGuire ''Through all the frustrations and nervous, anxious moments, I still thoroughly enjoy this job.” Typing I, II, Elements of Market- ing, Elements of Management, Junior Class Advisor Mrs. Pam Meyer Teachers don’t know everything. As a student myself, I thought teachers knew everything there was to know.” Bachelor Living, Intermediate Nutrition and Food Preparation. Housing and Home Furnishings. Bachelor Foods, FHA Advisor Mr. John Elms Developmental Reading. Reading Techniques, World History, Govern- ment, Junior Class Advisor Mrs. Nancy Tammen ’’The teaching profession seems to be getting younger; or maybe I’m getting older.” Food Service, Clothing Service, Homemaking 1, FHA Advisor Mr. Gary Stephens I knew I was a teacher when everyone started calling me MR. Stephens.” Consumer Education, Introduction to Marketing. Introduction to Management, Business Law, Typ- ing Mr. Clarence Bradley Think positive and work hard.” Driver Education, Cross Country and Track Coach, Safety Club Advisor Yes, I think students are changing . . . Mr. William Wasson Building Trades. VICA Club Advi- sor Mr. William Kirksey Speech, English Literature. Mass Media. Public Speaking. Speech Club Advisor Mr. Ray Weiser Guidance, FT A Advisor Mr. Steve Derringer Driver's Education. Physical Education, Assistant Varsity Football Coach Mr. Gary E. Johnson My father said go to college and learn a vocational trade; so I knew I had to be a teacher. Everything else was too physi- cal. An I. II. Ill 113 Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds Never say you cannot do something until you have at least tried it. You may surprise yourself. Girls' Physical Education, Var- sity and Junior Varsity Cheer- leader Advisor. Pep Club Advi- sor Mr. Paul Brown Live one day at a time. Don’t worry about tomorrow. Arc Welding, Animal Science. Lawn Care and Gardening. Agriculture Science. Ecology and Conservation, Agriculture Mechanics Mrs. Noralyn Canfield A person learns more by lis- tening than by talking. Complementary Education. Sophomore Class Advisor Mr. Steven Gerlach General Math, Physical Science. Chemistry, Junior Class Advisor Mrs. Nancy Knop If you have tried your best, you never have to feel ashamed of your accomplishments. ’ Vocational Typing II, Bookkeep- ing. Personal Typing, FBLA Advi- sor Ms. Marilyn Bruns Algebra II, III, General Math Mrs. Lisa Linders The best advice that I have ever received is ’Be an individualist.’ Physical Science, Girlsf Basket- ball, Track and Field Coach Ms. Francesca Vallo Guidance Mrs. Patti Henderson Keep your mind open but not so open that all your brains fall out. Bachelor Foods, Introduction to Food Service. Introduction to Child Care, Family Living, Intermediate Clothing Construc- tion. FHA Advisor Miss Dora Spinney It is necessary to spend most of my working hours on preparation, planning, reading, and collecting information for my classes. American History. Philosophy. Sociology Mr. Marty Jacobus There is much more self-satis- faction out of helping young people learn than I ever realized. Physical Science. Head Basketball Coach, Science Deaprtment Chairman As a teacher, I have much to learn . . . Mr. James Tammen Theater Arts. Oral Communica- tions. Speech Club Advisor Mr. Paul Finley American History. World History. Assistant Track Coach. Chairman of the Social Studies Department Mr. Jerry Wilson Librarian Mr. Ron Stephenson Work Program Mr. Gary Ebers I knew I was a teacher when I had to grade tests when 1 would rather watch T. V. Physics. Trigonometry. Ana- lytic Geometry. Algebra I 115 A Senior Is . . someone who acts like a freshman and gets away with it. - Stan Gegel, '77 ’ . . . someone who tries hard to climb a hill which precedes a mountain.” - David Walls. '76 . . . hearing your daddy say 'That’s my girl’!” - Doris Hayer, '76 ' ’. . . receiving your diploma and then dropping it in front of everyone. ” - Ginger Gerlach, '76 TOP LEFT: Tom Eggemeyer, vice-president. TOP RIGHT: Gary Hanna, treasurer. MIDDLE: Mr. Paul Brown, Mrs. Karen Kohne, Miss Huldah Vaughn, advisors. BOTTOM LEFT: Steve Gerlach. president. BOTTOM RIGHT: Stephanie Juenger. secretary. BRIAN ADAMS POLLY ANTRY NANCY ASHER SALLY ASHER DONNA AUSTIN FBLA 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 3, 4; GAA 2, 3; SOUTH PACIFIC Stage Crew 3; Track 4; Bowling 1 STEPHEN BAIRD FFA 1, Treasurer 2, 3, Vice-Presi- dent 4 SANDRA BAKER RICHARD BARBER ELLA BARNES VICKI BAUE Annual Staff Ad Solicitor 2, 4; Latin Club 1; FT A 1; Science Club 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club Secretary 2; Student Senate 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Club 4; OLIVER Ticket Committee 4; Shorthand I Award 3; Prom Waitress 2: Homecoming Queen 4; Illinois State Scholar 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Illinois Girls’ State Alternate 3 CARLA BEATTIE FT A 1, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 2, 3. 4;’Speech Club 4; OLIVER 3; Mascot 3 Athletic Awards 2, 3, 4; Girl’s Softball 2, 4. Badminton 2 TERESA BECKLEY FLOYD BELTON CHERYL BIGHAM BULLDOG BARKER Staff 3; DIS- TRICT MONITOR Staff 3; Latin Club 1. 2; Pep Club 4; Pre-Medics 1. 2. 3; Band 1, 2. 3. 4. Stage Band 2, 3, 4, Pep Band 1, 2. 3, 4; SOUTH PACIFIC 3, OLIVER 4 RITA BLEEM Annual Staff 4; NHS 3, 4; Most Studious 4; Most Likely to Succeed 4; Mythology Award 3; Modern Composition 3; Sophomore Home- coming Attendant 2; Math Field Day 1. 2, 3; Illinois State Scholar 4; DAR Good Citizen Award 4; Speech Contests 2, 3 117 STEVE BLEEM ROGER BOWLIN TAMI BLIND Annual Staff 3, 4; BULLDOG BARKER Staff Editor 4; DISTRICT MONITOR Staff 4; FT A 1, 2, 3. 4: Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Chorus 1, 2; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Speech Club 3, 4; Reader's Theatre 3 RHONDA BREUE Annual Staff Ad Solicitor 2, 4; BULLDOG BARKER Staff 4: DIS- TRICT MONITOR Staff 4: Science Club 1; Pep Club 2, 4; Pre-Medics 2; Student Senate 4; GAA 1, 2: Speech Club 3, 4; NHS 3. 4; OLI- VER 4; Prom Waitress 2: Illinois State Scholar 4 KAREN BROTHERS FT A 1, 2, 3. 4, Reporter 3; Pep Club 1, 4; Speech Club 2, 3, 4; HELLO DOLLY Stage Crew 2. OLI- VER Stage Crew 4: Illinois State Scholar 4 CONNIE BROWN ORLAN BROWN DARNELL BULLINER BRIAN BURNS We Shall Never Pass This Way Again RIGHT: Which one is Elton John9 Candy Steel and Rita Bleem both are as they display their creativity on Elton John Dress-Up Day. LEFT: Senior Tom Eggemeyer helped deco- rate the gym for the Student Senate sponsored homecoming. Philadelphia Freedom . 118 MARY CAMPBELL Annual Staff Ad Solicitor 2, 4; BULLDOG BARKER Staff 4; DIS- TRICT MONITOR Staff 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Pre-Medics 1, 2; French Club 2, 3; Student Senate 2, 3; Sophomore Secretary 2; Prom Wait- ress 2 MICHAEL CONLEY MARK COOP BULLDOG BARKER Staff 3. 4; DIS- TRICT MONITOR Staff 3, 4: FFA 3, 4; Student Senate 4: Prom Waiter 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Second Team Offense All Conference Center CATHY COPPLE MARK COX Basketball 1, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2. 3. 4 TIMOTHY CULP Annual Staff Ad Solicitor 2, 3, 4: Latin Club 1. 2; FT A 1, 2. 3. 4; Pre-Medics 2; Natural Joy 4; Librar- ian 2; Speech Club 1, 2, 3, 4; HELLO DOLLY Stage Crew 2, SOUTH PACIFIC 3. OLIVER 4 CLIFF CURLESS TROY DANIELS TINA DELRE DENNIS DEPPE ZITA DESPAIN JANET DEUTSCHMANN BONNIE DICKERSON EUGENE DICKERSON 119 DIANNA DOIRON TERRY DOUGLAS RANDY EGGEMEYER RUDY EGGEMEYER Band 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Pep Band 1. 2. 3. 4; FFA 1, 2, 3. 4; Prom Waiter 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Baseball 2 TOM EGGEMEYER Student Senate 3, 4; Senior Vice- President 4; Prom Waiter 2; Home- coming Escort 4; Illinois State Scholar 4; National Merit Letter 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 1. 2, 3, 4 ROY ELLEDGE JO FIENE Annual Staff Ad Solicitor 2; FTA 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Corre- spondent 1, 4. Secretary-Treasurer 2. President 3; Student Senate 1, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3; Speech Club 2, 3; NHS 3. 4; HELLO DOLLY 2, SOUTH PACIFIC 3; Physics Award 3; Prom Waitress 2; Math Field Day Alter- nate 4; Female Superstar 1975; Vol- leyball 2, 3; Badminton 1, 2; State Science Fair Hey! You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet LEFT: Diligently Pam Stear works to cut out letters to put on the senior arrival of their float. BOTTOM RIGHT: In the student senate president float skirts. TOP RIGHT: For the last time, senior girls announce the election, Harold Pinky Wilkerson carried on a vigorous campaign. 120 LEFT: Every little bit helps! Dave Walls stuffs napkins in the senior float which featured a Bulldog football player riding a horse. BELOW: With Cathy Wittenbom s aid. Ron Hampton and Jim Pillers construct the body of the horse for the third place float in the Homecoming Parade. JIM FILLINGER PAM FORTNER PAT FORTNER CINDY FRANKLIN DEBBIE GASSER Annual Siaff Ad Solicitor 4; BULL- DOG BARKER Staff 3, 4. Co-Editor 4; DISTRICT MONITOR STAFF 3. 4; FHA 1; Pep Club 4; Pre-Medics 3 DIANNA GASSER Pep Club 1. 2, 3. 4; GAA 2. 3; Prom Waitress 2 MIKE GENTRY Chess Club 1.2, Treasurer 1, Presi- dent 2: Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Rep- resentative 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Senate 2, 3, 4, President 4; Speech Club 2, 3, 4; SOUTH PACIFIC 3, OLIVER 4; Freshman Vice-President 1; Sophomore Presi- dent 2; Friendliest; Prom Waiter 2; Football 1 ANGIE GERLACH GINGER GERLACH Annual Staff 4; FTA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 4; Band 1, 2; French Club 2. 3, 4; Illinois State Scholar 4; Quill and Scroll 4 121 BELOW: Water balloons at the Homecoming bonfire bring a look of surprise to David Walls and Cathy Wittenbom. RIGHT: Elton John Day found Rhonda Brelje wearing her own version of one of the superstar's hats. OPPOSITE PAGE: LEFT: Night Sessions are required for Mrs. Karen Kohne, Gary Hanna, and Rudy Eggemeyer to finish the senior float. RIGHT: Band president Rudy Eggemeyer takes time to rest before another practice for a half-time show. We're Out to Change the World STEPHAN GERLACH Latin Club 1: FBLA 4; Band 1: Natural Joy 2, 3. 4; Student Senate 1, 2. 3. 4; NHS 3. 4: SOUTH PACIFIC 3. OUVER 4; Class President 1,4; Most Studious 4; Most Likely to Succeed 4: Math Award 1. 2. 3; Latin Award 1. 2: Science Award 1; English Award 1: Advanced Grammar 3; Prom Waiter 2: Homecoming Escort 4; Math Field Day 1. 2. 3. 4; Illinois State Scholar 4; National Merit Letter 4; Football 1, 2. 3. 4. Captain 4: Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4: Baseball 1. 2, 3. 4: All-Southern Illinoisan Defensive Back 3. 4; Most Valuable Offensive Player 4: SAR Award 4 JEFF G1ESELMANN Chess Club 1; Science Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Stage Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Pep Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Football 2 JOHN GLASPY JEFF GLENN Band 1: Football 1, 2: Cross Country 4: Golf 1: Track 1, 2. 3. 4 DEBORAH GOEDELMANN BULLDOG BARKER Staff 3, 4, Business Man- ager 4: DISTRICT MONITOR Staff 3. 4: FBLA 2. 3. 4. Treasurer 3. Secretary 4. FBLA Area Treasurer 4: Pep Club 4; GAA 2. 3. 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Prom Waitress 2; Homecom- ing Attendant 3; Homecoming Queen Candi- date 4; Girl's Softball 2. 4: Volleyball 2 DENNIS GRAH Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2: Baseball 1. 2 122 ALLISON GREEN FT A 4: Science Club 4. Secretary-Treasurer 4; OLIVER 4; Most Attractive 4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4 KIM GREEN Annual Staff Ad Solicitor 2. 3; FTA 1, 2, 3, 4. Secretary 4: FBLA 3. 4; Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Librarian 3: GAA 1. 2. 3. 4. President 4; Speech Club 2. 3. 4: HELLO DOLLY 2. SOUTH PACIFIC Stage Crew 3. OLIVER 4; Most Valuable Volleyball Player 3; Girl's Softball 2. 4; Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 2. 4; Badminton 2: Basketball 1,2.3 WILLIAM HAGENE DAVID HALL RONNIE HAMPTON Pep Club 3: Prom Waiter 2: Football 2, 4; Basketball 1. 2; Most Valuable Defensive Player 4: All-Conference Football 4 JEFF HANCOCK GARY HANNA FTA 4; Pep Club 3; Speech Club 3. 4: HELLO DOLLY Stage Crew 2. SOUTH PACIFIC Stage Crew 3. OLIVER 4: Prom Waiter 2: Football 4. Manager 1. 2; Basketball Manager 1. 2: Track 3 KEVIN HARGIS Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Stage Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Pep Band 1. 2. 3. 4; HELLO DOLLY 2. SOUTH PACIFIC 3, OLIVER 4; Football Manager 1; Golf 1 DORIS HAYER Annual Staff Ad Solicitor 2. Assistant Editor 3. Editor 4; FTA 1. 2. 3. 4. Vice-President 3. President 4; Band 1. 2. Stage Band 1.2. Pep Band 1. 2: French Club 1, 2. 3. 4: GAA 1. 2: Speech Club 3; HELLO DOLLY Orches- tra: Prom Waitress 2; Volleyball 2, 4: Bad- minton 1. 2: Bowling 1. 2: Basketball 2: Quill and Scroll 3. 4 123 124 MIKE HAURY BRIAN HENNRICH FFA 1, 2. 3, 4; NHS 3. 4; Star Green Hand Award 1; Agriculture Award 2, 3; Creative Writing Award 3: American History Award 3; Illi- nois State Scholar 4 STAN HESS TERRI HILLYARD Annual Staff Ad Solicitor 1. 2; Pep Club 1, 2. 3, 4: Chorus 4; Librarian 1, 2; GAA 1; Librarian Award 1; Track 1 KELLY HODGES MELANIE HOOVER Annual Ad Solicitor 2, Index Editor 4; Latin Club 1; FBLA 2; Science Club 4; Chess Club 1; Band 1, Stage Band 1, Pep Band 1; Natural Joy 1, 2, 4: French Club 4; GAA 1; Speech Club 4; OLIVER 4; Latin II Award 2; Math Field Day 2; Latin Honor Society 2; Illinois State Vocal Con- test 1,2,3 DARLENE HUETHER Science Club 4; Pep Club 3. 4; Speech Club 4: OLIVER 4; Shyest 4; American Literature Award 3 JOAN HUSS Annual Staff Ad Solicitor 2, Activi- ties Editor 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Presi- dent 3, President 4; NHS 3, 4; Illi- nois State Scholar 4 MOLLIE JACKSON FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 2, 3, President 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 3; Track 3, 4; Latin Honor Society 3 JOANN JORDAN RHONDA JUENGER RON JUENGER BULLDOG BARKER Staff 3.4, Sports Columnist 4; Band 1, 2, 3. 4; FFA 2, 3; Baseball 3, 4 STEPHANIE JUENGER Annual Staff Ad Solicitor 2, 3, Classes Editor 4; FT A 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 1; Chess Club 2, Secretary 2; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Natural Joy 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; Student Senate 1, 4; Librarian 3, 4; GAA 1, 2: Speech Club 2, 3, 4, President 4, Reader's Theater 3: HELLO DOLLY 2, SOUTH PACIFIC 3, OLIVER 4; Class Treasurer 1, Class Secretary 3, 4: Most Talented 4; Illinois Girl's State Award 4; Prom Waitress 2; Cheerleader 3: DAR Good Citizen Award Alternate 4; Illinois State Vocal Contest 1, 2, 3, 4 DAN KAHLE JERRY KAISER FFA 4 OPPOSITE PAGE. In spite of her happy moments. Nancy (Stephanie Juenger) experienced many heartaches in her tragic love for Bill in the SHS production of Oliver . LINDA KANE LARRY KELLER DEBBIE KELLY BRIAN KEMPFER KELVIN KEMPFER CARLA KLEINSCHMIDT DIANA KLOTZER CARLA KUEKER MIKE LONG Who Says We Can't Have Everything 1 ABpVE: Senior standout Steve Gerlach along with junior Chuck Happel portray the life of policemen in the all school musical, •,01iver,,. RIGHT: Brian Kempfer and Darnell Bulliner express themselves with the help of a paint brush and a fire hydrant. 126 GLEN MAXWELL MARY MONTROY LAYNE MOODY SANDY MOONEY RICHARD MORRISON SAM MULHOLLAND STEVE McCAIN JOANN McCONACHIE MARK McCONACHIE ALICE NAEGER Pep Club 1; Executive Board 1; (Transfer from Red Bud) ANDREW NORDMANN KEVIN NURNBERGER JAMES ODOM CATHY OUTTEN STEPHEN OWEN 127 DAN PARK ROBERT PARKS LARRY PARTINGTON Annual Staff Ad Solicitor 2: FBLA 4; Chess Club 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Natural Joy 2, 3, 4: Speech Club 1, 2, 3, 4: NHS 3. 4; FUNNY GIRL 1. HELLO DOLLY 2, SOUTH PACIFIC 3, OLI- VER 4: Prom Waiter 2: Math Field Day 2, 3, 4; Illinois State Scholar 4 CHARISSE PERRY JAN PIERCE Annual Staff Ad Solicitor 3, 4; FBLA 3.4, Treasurer 4; FHA 4: Pep Club 4; Pre-Medics 2: Band 1,2,3, 4; Stage Band 1, 2, 3. 4. Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4: GAA 3; HELLO DOLLY Orchestra 2. SOUTH PACIFIC Orchestra 3, OLIVER Orchestra 4; Who's Who Among American High School Students 3 TOM PIGFORD KATHY PIGG JIM PILLERS CHARLES REESE 128 OPPOSITE PAGE. Student Senate President Mike Gentry escorts Janice Hls- song, the 1974 retiring Homecoming Queen. LEFT: Even though Charlotte White and Teresa Bcckley worked hard, the Senior Float only placed third in the Homecoming Parade. BELOW: These two senior girls Vicki Baue and Alli- son Green were 1976 Homecoming Queen Candidates and an attractive addi- tion to the Homecoming Parade. School!! We Tried It and We Liked It STEVE REIMER RANDY RENNER CHARLES RICHARDS WILMA RICHELL FHA 1; Pep Club 1.2.4; Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Natural Joy 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 3; SOUTH PACIFIC 3. OLIVER 4; Prom Waitress 2; Bowling 2; Basket- ball 2 DAVID ROBINSON SHERIL ROBISON KIM ELAINE ROLLEY MARK ROTHWELL RANDY RUSSELL KATHY SALTO Pep Club 1, 2. 4; G A A 2, 3; SOUTH PACIFIC Stage Crew 3. OLIVER Stage Crew 4 KENDALL SARGEANT DEBRA SAUERWEIN LARRY SCHILLING STEVE SCHULEIN JIM SCHUPBACH Pep Club 1, 2, 3, Vice-President 3; Natural Joy 3, 4; Speech Club 3, 4; SOUTH PACIFIC 3. OLIVER 4; Prom Waiter 2; Class Treasurer 3 It's True! We're Getting Older ABOVE: Working hard to make the Prom a success were these Juniors Ginger Ger- lach, Jill Wolter, and Rhonda Brelje. RIGHT: Making a schoolhouse out of nap- kins may be impossible for some, but not for Teresa Beckley, Kathy Wilson. Harold Wilkerson. and Doris Hayer. 130 JOE SCHUPBACH KEN SHEMONEY FLOYD SHOFFNER SHERRY SHORT ALAN SMITH Most Athletic 4; Prom Waiter 2: Football 1, 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Most Valuable Football Player 4; All Southern Illinois Defensive Lineman 4 DAVID STAHLMAN PAM STEAR BULLDOG BARKER Staff 3. 4; DIS- TRICT MONITOR Staff 3. 4, Pho- tographer 4; FTA 4: FBLA 3; Pep Club 1, 2. 4: Pre-Medics 1: Librar- ian 3: Prom Waitress 2 PENNY STEELE TAMMY STIRNAMAN LEROY SUEMNICHT KEITH TROUTMAN REBECCA UCHTMANN MARK VALLEROY LARRY VENUS DAVID WALLS Student Senate 3,4. Vice-President 4; Class President 3; Prom Waiter 2; Math Field Day 2, 3, 4: Illinois State Scholar 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4 131 BEVERLY WALTER BULLDOG BARKER Staff 3, 4; DIS- TRICT MONITOR Staff 3,4, Editor 4; FBLA 2, 3, 4, President 4; FHA 1; VICA 2; Pep Club 4; GAA 1,2, 3, 4; Girl's Softball 1, 2, 4; Vol- leyball 2, 4; Quill and Scroll 3 RICHARD WALTER DANA WEBER CARLA WEST FHA 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 3; Librarian 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4 GREG WETZEL SUE WHITCOMB Annual Staff Ad Solicitor 3; FTA 3: FBLA 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Drum Major 2, 3, Pep Band 1, 2; NHS 3, 4; Illinois State Scholar 4; HELLO DOLLY Orchestra 2, SOUTH PACIFIC Orchestra 3 CHARLOTTE WHITE GAA 3, 4; FTA 3, Treasurer 4: Pre- Medics 1, 2, 3; Student Senate 2; Latin Club 1; French Club 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Class Treasurer 2: Speech Club 3, 4; Reader’s Theater 4; Track 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, Secre- tary 4; Prom Waitress 2; OLIVER 4; Annual Staff 2, 3, Organizations Editor 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 MARK WILEY JIM WILKERSON HERSCHEL WILLIAMS FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Waiter 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 3: Baseball 1, 2; Most Valuable Offensive Football Player 4, First Team All-Confer- ence Offensive Halfback. First Team All-Conference Defensive Halfback, All Southern Offensive Halfback, All State Offensive Half- back ROBERT WILLIAMS VICKI WILLINGHAM Annual Staff Ad Solicitor 3, 4; Latin Club 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 4; Drill Team 4; GAA 2, 3; SOUTH PACIFIC Orchestra 3. OLIVER Orchestra 4; Track 4; Latin Honor Society 3 DAVE WILLMAN KARL WILSON KATHY WILSON Annual Staff Ad Solicitor 2, 4; BULLDOG BARKER Staff 4, Photog- rapher 4; DISTRICT MONITOR Staff 4; FHA 3, 4: Pep Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Band 1, 2; Student Senate 1, 2, 3; GAA 1; Speech Club 3; Class Reporter 2; Friendliest 4; Prom Waitress 2; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4 32 MATT WILSON Prom Walter 2; Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 2; Track 1. 2; Baseball 1. 2. 3, 4 TOM WILSON Speech Club 4; OLIVER 4; An I Award 1. Art II Award 2: Illinois State Scholar 4: Math Field Day 3; National Merit Letter 4; Football 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4 ALLEN WITTENBORN CATHY WITTENBORN BULLDOG BARKER Staff 4: DISTRICT MONI- TOR Staff 4. Typist 4: FT A 1. 2, 3. 4. Trea- surer 3, 4; FBLA 4; Pep Club 1� 2. 3. 4; French Club 2; Student Senate 1, 3, 4; Librarian 3; GA A 1. 2, 3. 4; Prom Waitress 2: Volleyball 2.3.4; Bowling 2 JILL WOLTER Annual Staff Ad Solicitor 1: Pep Club 1. 2. 3, Vice-President 2; Band 1. Stage Band 1, Pep Band 1: Student Senate 2. 3. 4: GAA 1. 4; Class Vice-President 2; Prom Waitress 2; Homecoming Attendant 1; Cheerleader 1. 3; Volleyball 4; Basketball 1 VEA WOODY But We're Also Getting Better pm Eggejni iosi A ttr eJ udious . . . Cause We've Got Personality Who should I vote for? I don’t know which one to pick. were some of the reponses of the Seniors voting on Senior Personalities. An election was held to vote in three Senior boys and three Senior girls in each of the nine personality categories. After receiving these results, the Seniors were then asked to vote for only one Senior boy and one Senior girl in each category. 135 136 A Junior Is ”. . . like being trapped in an elevator by yourself. No matter how loud you yell, no one hears you. ” - Joe Romano, '77 . . . working all year to get a Prom invitation and find- ing out you don’t have a date.” - Theresa Lisenby, 77 ”. . . getting out of a half day of school to go to Beck. ” Lori Jones, '77 ”. . . someone who is old enough to feel superior but young enough to be humbled.” - Rita Bleem, '76 ”. . . like being on the one yard line. You’ve almost reached your goal. ” - Scott Maurer, '78 TOP LEFT: Becky Moore, secretary. TOP RIGHT: Lucy Abell, vice-president. MID- DLE: Mrs. Pam Nitzsche. Mrs. Shirley McGuire, Mr. Steve Gerlach. Mr. John Elms, advisors. BOTTOM LEFT: Jeff Aitken. treasurer. BOTTOM RIGHT: Kim Loethen. president. Lucy Abell Jeff Aitken Lisa Amos Pam Antonellis Patty Appel Leisa Asselmeier Mary Barber Debbie Barker David Barton Mark Baue Janie Becker Pam Bennett Phillip Birchler Terry Birchler Margie Bivens LEFT: Participating in Elton John Dress-Up Day. Judy McDonald and Joe Romano added a little sparkle to band practice. RIGHT: Behind the scene, cheerleader LuAnn Florreich puts down the winning piece of tape for the Senior class on class competition day. 137 Dana Bleem Tammy Blum Steve Bradshaw Jeff Broshears Becky Brown OPPOSITE PAGE. LEFT: Performing the beautiful song. Caravan . the 1975 Prom waitresses portrayed the pan of harem dancers. RIGHT: To spell It out. Juniors are the best proved by their first place float entry in the Homecoming Parade. ABOVE: I shall scream!' sings Widow Korney (Julie Holloway) to Mr. Bumble (John Hallock) who obviously doesn't believe a word of It. These juniors pleased the audience of the musical production Oliver. 138 See What It's Like to Be a Winner Jimmy Brown Terry Buch Linda Burns Jack Cashman Jill Cashman Jerry Christian Mary Coke Teresa Cole Eddie Conder Jim Conner Marc Craig Kathy Croslin Chuck Dandridge Tim Daniel Debbie Degener Lynn Dettman Linda Deutschmann Tom Diefenbach Randy Diercks Max Du Bose 139 Mindy Eggemeyer Becky Elsea Jurita Fillinger Linda Fink Debbie Finley Cindy Fisher Lu Ann Florreich Cun Forcum Bryan Fulton Laurie Gibson Kris Gilben Stan Gegel Brooks Gordon Jean Gordon Jamera Graham uo David Hall Denise Hall Stephen L. Hall Steve Hall John W. Hallock Mark Hancock Charles Happel Cheryl Harris Sherry Hawthorne Cindy Hermes It Can't Always Be Fun and Games OPPOSITE PAGE. Heading ihe Junior class in the Home- coming parade, honor student Lucy Abell reigned as Junior attendant. LEFT: Working diligently to make the Junior float the first place success that it was were Becky Brown and David Miller. RIGHT: As sophomores. Stan Gegel and Janie Becker served as authentic prom waiters at Midnight at the Oasis. 141 Julie Holloway Melanie Hoover Jerry Hubert Scott Hunter Mike Jacobus Janet Johnson John Johnson Dennis Joiner Bill Joiner Lori Jones Jerry Juenger Jim Kempfer Candy Kirby Sandy Kirby Ed Klingeman Victory! The Constitution Works Ed Lacey Charlotte Ledbetter 142 Robert Lewis Janet Linders Theresa Lisenby Dennis Little Calvin Littlepage Kim Loeihen Keith Mattingly Randy Maxwell Kenny May Jerry Meyer Lynlea Meyers Steve Michels David Miller Charles Mines Bob Misselhorn OPPOSITE PAGE. Davy Crockett? No. it's Chuck” Happel holding Old Glory on the winning Junior float. LEFT: On Elton John Day. Mindy Eggemeyer sported her version of tile superstar's glasses. RIGHT: The two weeks before Homecoming found Mr. John Elms and Dennis Little working long and late. 143 Becky Moore Judy Morrison Marcia Morrison Barb McConachie Calvin McCree Judy McDonald Carl Nitzsche Mary Nordmann Marsha Pahlman Debbie Patterson 144 TOP: Providing entertainment for Prom guests, the waiters and waitresses sing Midnight at the Oasis. LEFT: The band gave the Homecoming Parade a Bicentennial flavor by marching to The Battle Hymn of the Republic. RIGHT: Chuck Dandridge performed his duties as a prom waiter by offering ginger ale to the guests. Prom Theme Looks Forward to Past David Park Alvin Penny Carol Penny Lisa Perry TOP: Joyce Thompson and Steve Wilson spent pan of their lunch hour discussing assignments. BOTTOM: Dressed as colonial women. Linda Bums and Sherry Welch represent the spirit of the American woman in the Homecoming Parade. 145 Jim Phelps Tammy Poenitske Carolyn Pool Next Year We Will Be the Now People Patty Rednour Keith Rezba Marian Rhiney Steve Risley Cheri Robert Joan Robert Joe Romano David Rowald Francine Sams Bill Schlimme t 146 Susan Schmeiderer Roy Schulein Bruce Shockley Jeff Shiflett Jeff Smith Kim Smith Robin Spinnie Candy Steele Mike Steen Michael Stevenson Bill Stone Susie Stork Cindy Studt Tim Tate Patty Taylor OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: Band vice-president Chuck Dandridge and Kim Smith get ready to practice the half-time show for the Nashville game. ABOVE: These Prom waiters and waitresses enjoy the banquet before performing at ' Midnight at the Oasis. 147 Susan Taylor Priscilla Thames Joyce Thompson Tommy Thompson Sue Veath Tammy Veaih Bob Wahl Randy Walter Mary Watson Sherry Welch Lea Ann Wiley Cindy Willey Kiehna Wilson Bob Wilson Steve Wilson LEFT: In spite of the hot weather. Juniors Cindy Herman and Pam Bennett show their enthusiasm at an outdoor pep assembly. RIGHT: Delicious popcorn anyone? asks Kris Gilbert, Joe Romano, and Barbie McConachie while fulfilling their require- ment to attend Prom by working in the Junior stand. Junior Stand Has Angle to the Game MIDDLE: Busy Juniors, Mary Nordmann and Cindy Herman stop by their lockers before going to band. BOTTOM: Active Junior Judy McDonald works in the Junior Stand to help raise money for the 1976 Bicentennial Prom. Mary Wittenbrink Bruce Woolford Ronald Wolter Rick Zweigart 149 A Sophomore Is ”. . .a mirror for the freshmen and a reflection of the juniors. - Randy Schilling, '78 . like the sun. You never know when they’ll shine out from behind a cloud.” - Laurie Fink, '78 ”. . .a person who looks at the Freshmen and says 'We didn’t look that bad, did we'?” - Pam McFadden, '78 ”, . . like being an Oreo Cookie. There’s always something above you and below you.” - Kelly Wilson, '78 . . . like sitting on the bench. You’re experienced enough to be on the team but not in the game.” - Scott Maurer, '78 TOP LEFT: Karen Sanders, treasurer. TOP RIGHT: Laura Smith, president. MIDDLE: Mr. Bill Finley. Mrs. Noralyn Canfield, advisors. BOTTOM LEFT: Cindy Eggemeyer, secretary. BOTTOM RIGHT. Linda Abell, vice-president. 150 Bobby Aaron Linda Abell Sheila Akin Julie Anderson Robin Anderson Vem Antry Kevin Asbury Nancy Ashley Stephani Bardo Allen Baue Carol Bauer Brian Beattie Julie Becker John Bergfeld Raymond Birchler Martha Blair Ron Bleem Kathy Blum Jeff Bowlby Jerry Bowlin Neal Brown Darrell Bulliner Terry Burkhart Barbara Burns Blake Linden and John Wetzel patiently work on their second place float. The Schopp Heard Around the World. 151 Betty Bums Kent Bums Jerry Caron Tom Cavalier Mike Colvis Patti Conner Mike Coop Brad Cowell Debbie Cox Chester Davis Jody Davis Rick Davitz Jim Dehn Brenda Deppe Kenny DeSmet Don Detlirow Gene Deutschman TOP: Linda Kronable and Karen Sanders show their artistic ability by shaping chicken wire into a bulldog. BOTTOM: Sophomores get into the Homecoming spirit by wearing their craziest hat during the Pep Club's Crazy Hat Day. 152 Sophs Steal Leads in Oliver From “Oliver”. The Artful Dodger (Bobby O’Rear) takes lessons in pick-pocketing from the old artist himself, Fagin (Chester Davis). 153 Tim Dickerson Kevin Diskey Denver Downey Linda Dunker Lee Eddy Cindy Eggemeyer Tammy Eggemeyer Jennifer Ellis Jamia Fillinger Laurie Fink Cary Forcum Katie Fortner Sue Fullingim Terry Fulton Linda Garton Sizzling Sophs Get on the Stick Paul Gillison Irene Gerlach Floyd Grobb Denise Guebert Kelly Hall Mary Jo Hargis 154 Showing how to shape chicken wire became one of Nancy Ashley's chores during Homecoming week! TOP: Homecoming was a time when friends like sophomores Jim Dehn. Kent Bums. Nancy Ashley, and Sheila Huether had a chance to get together and work for a common cause. Barbara Heck Bruce Hill Karen Hodges A. J. Holcomb Loretta Holeman Mike Holliday 155 A Schopp Is Heard Around the World Eric Huddleston Chris Hudson Sheila Huether John Huss Lori Ingles Steve Joiner Joe Kaesberg Bruce Kane Sheila Katty Bonnie Keeler Richard Keil Kenny Kempfer Larry Kempfer Susan Kempher David Klingeman 156 TOP: The Sophomores creatively carried out the Homecoming theme of ‘'Philadelphia Freedom”. Dana Koenegstein Peggy Koester Lynda Kohne Linda Kronable Randy Lashbrook Kim Lawless TOP: During Homecoming week. M� ry Jo Hargis supported the Bulldogs by dressing up for Elton John Day . BOTTOM: Sophomore attendant Laura Smith maintained an active schedule during Homecoming Week by directing work on the float. 157 Joann Leavitt Perry Ledbetter David Leming Robin Lewis Blake Linders Kathryn Lindwedel Leonard Littlepage Andy Markotay Richard Marshall Scott Maurer Angie Maxwell Brian McConachie Ray McConachie Robin McConachie Bill McCormick Patty McDonald Pamela McFadden Joyce Meyer Laura Meyer Mark Meyerhoff Pat Miller Cindy Mines Billy Monroe Dave Morrison Long hours awaited sophomore Linda Abell and her peers as they began their quest of two weeks to compile a winning float. IS8 We Love Driving as Much as Anyone TOP LEFT: Laura Smith puts finishing touches on the sophomore float. TOP RIGHT: Kelly Wilson. Patti McDonald, and Linda Kronable. experienced stuffers, triple time. LEFT: It is another night of float work for Cindy Eggemeyer. Rita Morrison Leroy Mosbey Sue Musk Anita Naeger Lyle Nitzsche Vicky Odom Julie Ohms Bobby O'Rear Debbie Owen 159 Steven Pautler Charlie Penford Jeff Penny Lois Penny Linda Pickett Larry Poston Dwayne Prest Renee Preston Amy Ragland Mike Reynolds Bill Rhodes Monty Richards Tammy Robison Kenny Roche Leah Ann Rogers Donna Ruroede Dora Rureode Shirley Sams Karen Sanders Bob Sauerwein Mary Scarberry Randy Schilling Stacey Schnoeker Fred Schott Pam Self Della Sellers David Seyforth Scott Sheeler Rita Shockley Gordon Sieberg Joe Simpson Joann Smith Laura Smith Brian Sommers Kevin Spinnie Tony Stefani Debbie Stone Larry Stork Linda Studt David Tate Melaney Terry Jenice Taylor 160 TOP LEFT: Having gained Sophomore status. Jennifer Ellis and Stephanie Bardo intimidate Freshman Johnny Madison. BOT- TOM LEFT: Student Senate members Wnky Willterson. John Huss, and Patti McDonald learn that decorating for Homecom- ing can reach new heights. Derrick Tillman Sheila Timmons Paul Uchtmann Greg Valleroy Judy VanSant Bill VanSant Roseann Vuichard And to Be Wheels We Need Wheels .Cim Wall Jackie Wallace Steve Walls Judy Walters Martha Watson Cheryl Welch Dyron Welch Glenda West John Wetzel Melanie Willis Don Wilson Kelly Wilson Linda Wilson Marci Wilson Barrie Youngblood A Freshman Is . . . the only green apple on a tree of ripe ones.' - Martha Watson, '78 '. . . like being a road. You have to let upperclassmen run over you. ” - Warren Schlimme, '79 . . saying You ve come a long way baby and knowing that ’We've Only Just Begun . Kim Gant, '79 ' ’. . . someone with a big head on a small body. ’ - Carolyn Pool, '77 ''. . . the lowest person on your bus. ’ - Dona Ruroede, '78 TOP LEFT: Brenda Throgmorton, treasurer. TOP RIGHT: Kay Pahlman, vice-president. MIDDLE: Mr. Gary W. Johnson. Miss Jan Kaitschuk, advi- sors. BOTTOM LEFT: Diane Bleem. president. BOTTOM RIGHT: Joni Stork, secretary. 162 Jeff Amos Marian Antry Kim Armistead Karla Arnold Jeff Asbury Eric Asselmeier Tammy Baird Debbie Barnes Barbie Baue Debbie Beckley Jeff Beckley Shelby Bierman 163 Diane Bleem Jeff Blind Kim Blum Helen Boyce Janice Brothers Mike Brown Cindy Brunkhorst Randy Brunkhorst Brian J. Bums Kay Bums Jim Cane John Carroll Debbie Chandler Pam Chandler Eva Coke Linda Colvis Steve Conley Mike Conn Freshmen Complete Float First 164 Being first to complete their float, the class of ’79 found that the hard work of Kim West. Dayle Phelps, and Diane Bleem paid off. Becky Copple Sherry Cox Warren Deason Dwight Delay Mike Denman Dennis Dickerson Pam Diercks Curtis Donoby Melodie Dunker Ron Edwards Joey Eggemeyer Roger Eggemeyer Terri R. Faught Laura Fiene Jalia Fillinger Clint Forcum Kathy Fry Kim Gant LEFT: Keep stuffing that chicken wire!” John Madison, Mike Brown, and Laura Fiene race to sec who will finish the side first. RIGHT: Showing his dexterity. John Hancock wires a part used on the Freshman float for the moving United States map. 165 Julie Gentry Lisa Gentry Ginger Gerlach Harold Gibson Jim Gibson Jacquie Gilbert Stacey Glenn Valerie Green Gail Gross Melinda Hall Rhonda Hampton John Hancock Sheryl Hanna Christy Hargis Ira Harris Joan Hasemeyer Rhonda Hatridge Scott Hawkins Mike Heaton Tomi Heil Dave Hennrich Mike Henry Mark Henslee Randy Herndon Michelle Herschbach Jeff Hess Rob Heller Jim Hillyard Paula Holcomb Randy Holliday Kay Hubert Bob Huether Rhonda Huey Ronald Hughes David Hunter Scott Huter Keith Johnson Robert Joiner Becky Jones Chuck Jung Sharon Jung Margie Kaiser 166 A Four Year's Journey Now Begins Larry Keeler Robert Kelly Tobi Kempfer Dave Kibby Barb Kisro Denise Lemlng and Jeff Amos were chosen by Freshmen to represent their class in the Homecoming court. 167 David Kleinschmidt Bruce Landmann Karen Leavitt Mary Leemon Berta Leming Denise Leming Ronald A. Leming Curtis Little Cynthia Littlepage Robin Long Johnnie Madison Donald Maher Brenda Marshall Freshmen Jacquie Gilbert and Kay Bums do their pan to make Home- coming special. 168 LEFT: Showing ihcir class spirit, Jerry Wllkerson and Diane Bleem proudly lead the class of '79 in the Bicentennial Homecoming parade. BOTTOM: Being pulled by sponsor Gary W. Johnson, the Freshman class float lights up the Homecoming parade with its Bicentennial birthday cake. Gary McCree Robert McCree Denise McDonald Mark McIntyre Sue Meyer Chris Miers Traumatic Experiences Abound 169 Sandra Miller Brenda Moll Marilyn Monroe Jane Montroy Todd Moore Elizabeth Morefield Tom Morrison TOP: Ronda Steen puts the final touch on the birthday candles for the fourth place Freshman float. BOTTOM: Freshman float was a big job! Mary Lehman explains her ideas to the very creative Freshman sponsor. Miss Kaitschuk. 170 Jim Nielson Debbie Nowotny Mark Otten Debbie Outten Kay Pahlman Kathy Parks Paul Peck Dayle Phelps Carl Pierce Jean Pierce Jo Pillers John Poenitske Richard Ried Kathy Reinhardt Kurt Rice Linda Robert Sharon Robert David Roche Lockers Involve Strenuous Work Michelle Rowell Lisa Sanneman Warren Schlimme Karen Schmeiderer Mike Schoben Andy Schorr Lloyd Schulein Danny Seymour Jennifer Shiflett Kevin Simmering Charles Skinner Gary Slavens Kevin Slavens Terry Smith Ronda Steen Elizabeth Stevenson Stephanie Stevenson Chuck Stogesdill 171 Joni Stork John Stork Tom Sutterer Lori Thomas Brett Thompson Brenda Throgmorton Trecia Towey Jay Townley Craig Valleroy Mark Vance Nancy Veath Pamela Kay Veath Bruce Wagner Gary Walls TOP: Jim Gibson and Tim Gasser do manual labor by cutting out the United States for the Freshman float. BOTTOM: Stephanie Stevenson and Ronda Steen staple the candles on the birthday cake while John Hunter supervises. 172 The Door Is Open, the Infant Walks Maxine Walter Steve Walters Neal Warren Lisa Welshans Kim West Kim White Jerry Wilkerson Mike Wilson Tina Willey Terry Williams Amy Willis Paul Wittenbom Linda Yallaly John York Mark Zollner LEFT: Freshman Tina Willey learns that folding napkins is all a part of building their class float. MIDDLE: A rest before practicing a half-time routine for the Homecoming football game is wel- comed by Marian Antry. RIGHT: All float activity is not work. Sherry Cox and Kathy Fry find it an opportune time to catch up on all the latest social activities at SHS. 173 The BUSINESS In the year of our nation's 200th birthday, we think of our heritage. We tend to overlook that without the Industrial Revolution, there would have been little growth in business and enterprise. 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NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL IN SCOPE AND INFLUENCE AND IS NON PARTISAN ■ NON-SECTARIAN - AND NON-SECRET IN CHARACTER '7T PAYS TO BELONG 195 SPARTA LUMBER COMPANY Across From Broadway Plaza Sherwin Williams Decorating and Quality Building Materials Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2131 See the World From a Different View Discover the Thrill of Flying See Dennis at SPARTA AVIATION HUNTER FIELD Sparta, Illinois 62286 Phone:443-2002 196 Autographs 197 HOOKER'S LTD. Broadway Plaza Shopping Center Phone: 443-3013 WILLIAM BOUAS Independent Distributor RIECHMAN'S SHOES 166 West Broadway Sparta Illinois Phone: 443-3312 MOODY’S WALGREEN AGENCY PHARMACY, INC. Broadway Plaza Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2715 KROGER'S Sparta, Illinois West Broadway PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 198 REABAN'S DRIVE-IN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO. STAR LANES BOWLING Sparta, Illinois R.R. 3 Phone: 443-4425 Sparta, Illinois 808 N. Vine Phone: 443-3911 199 I WAG'S office WAG’S OFFICE SUPPLY CO. 108 North Sparta Street Steeleville, Illinois Phone: 965-3951 SOUTH SIDE WELDING AND ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKS Evansville, Illinois 62242 Phone: 853-4021 STORKS' PAINT — CABINETS — WALLPAPER 116 West Broadway Phone: 443-4842 Sparta, Illinois 62286 SPARTA GREENHOUSE South St. Louis Street Sparta, Illinois 62286 Phone: 443-2616 200 SPARTAN PRINTING COMPANY Sparta, Illinois Dickey Street Phone:443-2154 NJ O 223 South Market Sparta, Illinois 62286 Phone: 443-2662 DAIRY QUEEN BRAZIER J J TRUCK STOP CAFE Ellis Grove, Illinois 62241 Phone: 859-2311 Mat, LiSSSJ 'ii VILLAGE GREEN THE VILLAGE GREEN Charles G. Pickett One Mile East of Spana on Route 154 P.O. Box 167 Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-3451 202 I JACKSON TOWING AND WRECKING SERVICE Route 4 South Spana, Illinois 62286 Phone: 443-3936 or 443-4012 SPARTA SUZUKI Highway 4 South Spana, Illinois 62286 Phone: 443-4241 Cooks, Custodians Do Good Job CUSTODIANS: Dave Zweigan. Mike Diefenbach, Chuck Wynn, Ed Kinsey. COOKS: Fern Kaesberg, Evelyn Wrighi. Odelia Been, lean Eggemeyer, Aurelia Blair. 203 Index The 200th Anniversary Of The American Revolution 95 Aaron, Bobby - 151 Abell, Linda - 150, 151, 158 Abell, Lucy - 31, 136, 137, 140, 75, 54 Adams, Mary Alice - 2 ADAMS FURNITURE STORE - 187 Adams, Brian - 117 Aitken, Jeff 136, 63, 137, 54 Aitken, Lyle - 99, 96, 98 Akin, Sheila - 151 Albrecht, Randall - 3, 12 Alston, Dorothy - 2 AMERICAN LEGION HALL POST 1172 - 187 Amos, JefL=J39, 163, 167, Amos, Lisa - 137 Ma Anderson, Julie - 1 Anderson, Deith - 99 | Anderson, Robin - 151 Antonellis, Pam - 137 Antry, Marian - 105, 163, 17j Antry, Polly - 80, 58, 47, 117fJ Antry, Vern - 61, 151, 58 Antry, Vern (Mr.) - 60, ill Appel, Payyt - 67, 137 Armistead, Kim - 163 Arnold, Karla - 163 Asbury, Jeff - 89, 68, 165 Asbury, Kevin-B3, 151, Asher, Nancy - 117 Asher, Sally - 117 Ashley, Nancy - 151, Ashley, Tom - 2 Asselmeier, Eric - Asselmeier, Leisa - Austin, Donna -58,1 7 AUTO-MATIC - 181 Baird, Stephen - 117, 74 Baird, Tammy - 163 Baker, Sandra - 117 Band - 23, 60, 61, 144 BANK OF EVANSVILLE - 185 Bannister, Martha - 2 Barber, Mrs. Brenda - 80, 111 Barber, Mary - 58, 75, 137 , 117, 50 51, 161 102. 117, 54 Barber, Richard -6 Bardo, Barker, Barnes, Barrum, Ella,- 1,., Barton, David - 13 Matton, Gregory - 3] Baue, Allen-88L96, 94, 151 BAne, Barbie - 163 Baue, Mark - 86, 96, 137 Baue, Vicki - 30, 47, 48, 101, 104, 117, 129, 52. 54 (, Carol - 58, 100, 151 le ard, Dam,- 3 Beard. Priscilla - 2 attie, Brian - 88, 94, 96, 151 attie, Carla - Est Beattie, Jear Junn Becker, Julie - 68, 105, 151 Beckley, Bill - 108, 109 Beckley, Debbie - 163 Beckley, Jeff - 88, 89, 163, 95 Becklefy,. Teresa - 101, 135, 81, 128, 130, llfl02 V: j|, Odella - 199 n, Luella Juergens - 8 ' Belton, Floyd - 117 Bennett, Pam - 137, 149, 58 Bergfeld, John - 88, 94, 151 Bierman, Shelby - 163 Bigham.J heryl - 58,'60, 117, 54 Bitchier Phillip - 137 Birchpr, James - 10 Birchler, Raymond - 88, 151i Birchler, Terry - 46, 137 . Bivens, Margie - 62, 63, 137 BlaB, Aurelia - 199 Bla . Martha - 151 Bleem, Dana - 58, 72, 76, 101$, 1B8 Bleem, Diane - 61, 100, 162, 58,'l63, � 164, 169 V I 1 204 ' Bleem, Gerald - 2 Bleem, Rita - 69, 134, 48, 49, 118, 78, 46, 47, 117, 2, 38, 42, 52, 55 Bleem, Ron - 151 Bleem, Steve - 118, 214 Blickensderfer, Jack - 96 Blind, Jeff - 89, 164 Blind, Steve - 3 Blind, Tami - 66, 69, 81, 118, 50 Blum, Bob - 99 Blum, Kathy - 100, 151 Blum, Kim - 164 Blum, Tammy - 138 BOB'S CLARK STATION - 182 Bock, Mr. Tom - 111, 38, 39 Bollinger, Glen - 109, 108 BOLLMEIER'S - 189 Bowlby, Jeff - 88, 94, 151 Bowlin, Jerry 151 Bowlin, Roger 118 Boyce, Helen - 1(’4 Boynton, C. O. - 15 Bradley, Clarence 99, 113 Bradley, Carol - 2 Bradshaw, Steve - 138 Bradshaw, Theresa - 2 Brandon, Doris - 2 Braun, Bev - 66, 100, Brelje, Rhonda - 33, 67, 69, 118, 50, 55 Brenning, Eugene - 3 Broshears, Jeff - 138, 86, 96 Brothers, Janice - 164 Brothers, Karen - 48, 118, 54 Brown, Allen - 2 Brown, Becky - 67, 69, 138, 141 Brown, Connie - 118 Brown, Jean - 2 Brown, Jimmy - 139, 97, 93, 94 Brown, Johnny Mack - 12 Brown, Mike - 97, 95, 164, 165 Brown, Neal - 94, 151 Brown, Orlan - 93, 118 Brown, Mr. Paul - 116, 114, 74 BROWN'S JEWELRY - 185 Brunkhorst, Cindy - 164 Brunkhorst, Randy - 164 Bruns, Ms. Marilyn - 114 Buch, Terry - 86, 139 BULLDOG KENNEL - 191 Bulliner, Darnell - 85, 99, 134, 126, 86 98, 118 Bulliner, Darrell - 99, 151 Burkhart, Terry - 151 Bums, Barbara - 151 Bums, Betty - 152 Bums, Brian J. - 58, 164 Bums, Brian - 118 Bums, Kay - 164, 168 Bums, Kent - 152, 155 Bums, Linda - 62, 139, 145, 148 Cairns, Richard - 3 Campbell, Mary - 119 Cane, Jim - 58, 164, 50 Canfield, Mrs. Noralyn - 150, 114 Caron, Jerry - 152 Carroll, John - 164 Cashman, Jack - 139, 58 Oa hman, Jill - 69, 139 Cavalier, Rick - 96 Cavalier, Tom - 152 Chandler, Debbie - 164 Chandler, Pam - 164 RT § CHAMBER'S AG MARKET - 186 Cheerleaders - 21, 85, 104 ( hristian. Jerry - 139 Coaches 85 Coffey, Glenda - 2 Coke, Eva - 164 Coke, Mary - 139 Cole, Teresa - 48, 139 Collins, Mike - 99 Color Guard - 59 Col vis, Linda - 58, 164 Col vis, Mike - 88, 99, 152 I Conder, Eddie - 139 l Conley, Mike - 60, 119 Conley, Steve - 164 Conn, Mike - 164 Conner, Jim - 139, 74 Cornier, Patti - 152 Coop, Mark - 86, 87, 119, 74 ■oop, Mark - 152 pie , Becky - 165 Copple, Kathy - 67, 119 TRY COMPANIES - 195 11, Brad - 152 Cox, Debbie - 40, 41, 152 H DaiumteJl, Maty - 2 Da vis,-Chester - 35, li� 2, 153 B Davis, Henry - 3 Dk. V� ’ djtig f kJB Davis, Jody - 152 H Davitz, Rick Deason, JoAnty- 2 Deason, Roberta - 2 ” '■ J Deason, Warren - 53, 97. 165 Deaton, Coach Peggy - 100. Ill, 102, DeBose, Mr. Russ - 110 Degene r Debbie - 139 , 5ff Dehn. Jim - 80, 152 155’ 58 ' Delay, Dwight - 165 ' r: ✓ DELBERT, HAYER AUTO PARTS - 177 Delre, Tina - 119 Delta Theta Tau Sorority - 182 Dcppe, Brenda - 62. 152 K Deppf Dennis - 48. 86V 46. 119 “ Derringei, Coach Steve- 86, JI13| 95 DeSmet, Kenny - 152 Bespaw, Zita - 119 DethroWrboJfr IS Eggemeyer, Dorbthy - 108, 109 Eggemeyer, J. en - 199 Eggemeyer, Joey - 165 Eggemeyer, Mildy - 62, 104, 140, 143 Eggemeyer, Randy - 120 Eggemeyer, Roger - 165 Eggemeyer, Rudy - 41. 58, 40. 25, 61, 80. � 3. Eggemeyer, Tammy - 154 Eggemeyer, Tom - 2, 5, 31, 48, 49, 54 86, lit,, 113, 120, 134, 212 Elledge, Roy - 120 Ellis, Jennifer - 58, 62, 63, 154, 161 Elms. John - 18, 112, 136. 143 Elsea, Becky- 59, 140 ELWYN’S CLEANERS - 186 Ernsting, Claudia - 2 EVANSVILLE FEED SUPPLY - 194 FALKENHAINTEWELRY - 190 Dettman, Lynn - 67, 48, 104, 139, 58, 44 Dettman, Mike - 89, 165 Deutschmann, Gene - 88, 99, 152 Deutschmann, Janet - 119 Deutschmann, Linda - 139, 59 Dickerson, Bonnie - 134, 119 Dickerson, Dennis - 165 Dickerson, Eugene - 119, 96 Dickerson, Tim - 99, 154, 86 Diefenbach, Mike - 199 Diefepbach, Tom - 139, 86, 93, 94, 92 Diercks, Pam - 58, 165 Diercks, Randy - 139 FASHION FABRICS - 177 Faught, Terri - 165 FHA - 70 Fielding, Lucille - 109, 108 Fiene, Jo - 48, 80, 47, 120, 53, 55 Fiene, Laura - 80, 165 Fillinger, Jalia - 165 Fillinger, Jamia - 154 Fillinger, Jim - 121 Fillinger, Jurita - 140 Fillingum, Sue - 73 Fink, Laurie -154, 46 Fink, Linda - 140 Finley, Bill - 150, 112, 55 Finley, Bob - 89 Finley, Debbie - 69, 48, 62, 140, 72 Finley, Paul - 99, 115, 45 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - 184 FIRST NATIONAL BANK - 176 Fisher, Cindy - 140 Florreich, LuAnn - 64, 69, 104, 137, 140, 54 Forcum, Cary - 105, 154 m B| Forcum, Clint - 165 Forcum, Curt - 140 Fortner, Katie - 154 Fortner, Pam - 121 Fortner, Pat - 121 Foster, Margaret - 2 Fox, Gene - 2 Franklin, Cindy - 121 Frazier, Leroy - 2 Freshman - 23, 28, 169 Fry, Kathy - 22, 62, 165 Fullerton, John - 10 Fullingim, Sue - 154 Fulton, Terry - 154 Fulton, Bryan - 140, 86 Gant, Kim - 165 Garton, Linda - 154 Gasser, Debbie - 66, 69, 121, 50 Gasser, Dianna - 121 Gasser, Steve - 165, 172 Gegel, Stan - 140, 141, 86, 46, 47 GENE AND RUTH HICK'S COLLECTOR'S CORNER - 177 Gentry, Julie - 166 Gentry, Lisa - 58, 166 Gentry, Mike - 61, 134. 128, 78, 79, 58, 121 Gerlach, Angie - 121 Gerlach, Ginger - 33, 69, 48, 121, 130, 76, 72, 50, 54 Gerlach, Ginger - 62, 166 Gerlach, Irene - 100, 154, 102 Gerlach, Roger - 3 Gerlach, Stephanie -2,3 Gerlach, Steve (Mr.) - 136, 114 Gerlach, Steve - 31, 88, 116, 134, 48, 49, 63, 126, 86, 46, 47, 96, 122, 2, 212, 90, 93, 53 Gibson, Harold - 166, 95 Gibson, Jim - 89, 166, 172, 95 Gibson, Laurie - 140 Geiselmann, Jeff - 58, 122 Gilbert, Jacquie - 166, 168 Gilbert, Kris - 69, 48, 140, 149, 58, 44 Gillison, Paul - 154 GINGHAM SHOP. THE - 188 Girl’s Chorus - 62 Glaspy, John - 32, 86, 122 Gleghorn, Dale - 3 Gleghorn, Dean - 3 GLENN, M.D., FRANK - 13 Glenn, Jeff - 99, 97, 122, 54 Glenn, Stacey - 64, 166 Goedelmann, Debbie - 31� 67, 122, 75, 50 Goetting, Denise - 100 Goodman, Mrs. Kathryn - 112 Gordon, Brooks - 140 Gordon, Jean - 140 Grah, Dennis - 86, 122, 212, 215 Graham, Jamera - 140 Gram, Joan - 2 GRAUS NATURAL PRODUCTS - 177 Green, Allison - 31. 134, 80, 129, 123 Green, Kim - 100, 133, 123, 77, 102, 72 Green, Valerie - 166 Gremmels, Pam - 2 Grobb, Floyd - 154 Gross, Gail - 166 Gross, Leo L. - 177 Gross, Shirley - 3 Guebert, Denise - 154 Hacker, Domenicia - 2 Hagene, William - 123, 74 Hall, David - 141 Hall, David - 123 Hall, Denise - 100, 141, 58, 102 Hall, Kfelly - 154 Hall, Melinda - 166 Hall, Stephen L. - 141, 86 Hall, Steve - 141 Haliock, John - 35, 63, 139, 141 Hammel, Ann - 3 Hampton, Rhonda - 166 Hampton, Ron - 121, 86, 123, 215 Hancock, Jeff - 123 Hancock, John - 165, 166 Hancock, Mark - 141 Hanna, Dennis - 3 , 173 5SM Hanna. Gary - 116, 123, 86 Hanna, Sheryl - 116 Hapke, Mr. Albert - 22, 62 Hapke, Alberta - 2 ppU. Charles - 126, 141, 142. 44 RsT Kevin - 78, 58, 123 lis, Christy - 58, 166 Hargis, Mary Jo - 68, 154, 157, 102 Harris, Cheryl - 62, 141 Harris, Dorothy - 2 Harris, Ira - 166 Hasemeyer, Joan - 58, 166 Hasemeyer, Terry - 96 Hatridge, Rhonda - 166 Haury, Mike - 124 Hawkins, Scott - 89, 166 Hawthorne, Sherry - 67, 14 1 Hayer, Anna May Darrson - 8 Hayer, Delores - 2 Haver, Doris - 2 r verT ns - 33, 68, 130, 133, 123, 2, ■76, 77. 102, 72,'16, 50 [HAYES REXALL DRUGS L j j Heaton, Mike - 166 Heck, Barb - 68, 155 Hedin, David - 2 Heil, Tomi - 58. 166, 102 Heitman, Geneva - 10 Heller, Rob - 166 4 Henderson, Fo Elldn - 2 Henderson, Mrs. Patti - 115 HENNRICH GARAGE - 182 Hennrich, Brian - 48, 47, 124, 74, 55 Hennrich, Dave - 166 Henry, Mike - 166 Henslee, Mark - 58, 166 Hermes, Cindy - 141, 149, 58, 212 Herndon, Randy - 166 Hershbach, Michelle - 53, Hess, Jeff - 89, 166 Hess, Stan - 124 Higgerson, Eddie - 3 HILL AND SON FUNERAL HOMES - 193 Hill, Bruce - 155 Hille, Lee - 2 Hillyard, Jim - 166 Hillyard, Terri - 62, 63, 12j HILS STORE - 194 Hissong, Janice - 30, 123 Hood, Phyllis - 8, .uttw.od, Mr. S. Hodge, Bobby - 3 Hodges, Karen - 155 Hodges, Kelly - 124 Holcomb, A. J. - 83, 155, 96, 94 Holcomb, Paula - I06 Holeman, Loretta - 155 Holliday, Mike - 99, 155, 96 Holliday, Randy - 97, 166 Holloway, Rob - 3 Holloway, Julie - 21, 35, 61, 64, 68, 48, 139, 142. 58, 50, 54 s - 8, 10 . B. - HOOD LUMBER COMPANY - 194 HOOKER'S LTD. - 198� ’ ' f Hoover, Melanie - 69, 48, 63, 142, 46. 47, 124, 53 64 HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO. - 197 Hubert, Jerr - 142 Hubert, Kay - 166 Huddleston, Eric - 156 Hudson, Chris - 156 Hueth r, Bob - 166 V 4 Huelhel, Dariehe - 135, 47, 124, 54 Huetllfcr, Richa: Huether, Shieia Huey, Rhonda - 166 Hughes, Ronald - 166 Hughes, Sharon - 2 Hunter, Albert - 12 Hunter, DaW' - 89 Hunter, Eilecn B Hunter, Eliza bet Hunter , |ene - Hunter, John - 12 Hunter, Kenneth - 12 Hunteri Pauline - 2 Hunter, Scott - 142, 86 Hunter, Walter - 12 Huss, Elizabeth Weir - 8 Huss, Joan - 69, 48, 124, 76, 55 Huss, John - 88, 156, 161, 94 Huter, Scott - 58, 166 Ingles, Lori - 156 J J TRUCK STOP CAFE - 198 Jackson, Mike - 96 Jackson, Mollie - 48, 124, 50, 54 JACKSON TOWING WRECKING SERVICE - 199 ” ' W '4' V 'I?' • 7 AT . Jacobus, Mr. Marty - 96, 115, 93 Jacobus, Mike - 142 Jay, Helbert - 8 Jeffers, John - 3 JOHN'S CAR WASH - 178 Johnson, Mr. Gary E. - 113 Johnson, Mr. Gary W. - 162, 163, 169, 111, 73 Johnson, Janet - 142 Johnson, John - 142 Johnson, Keith - 166 Johnson, Melanie - 76 Johnson, Tony - 86 Joiner, Bill - 142 Joiner, Dennis - 112 Joiner, Patty - ‘2 joiner, Robert - 166 Joiner, Steve - 99, 156| - JOINER’S PLUMBING l - 194 Jones, Becky - 1 Jones, Lori - 142 Jordan, Joann - 1 Juenger, Terry - Juengex, Rhonda - Juenger, Ron - 58, Juenger, Stephanie - 35 63. 81, 125, 124, 53, Jung, Chuck - 166 Jung, Sharon - 166 Junior - 24, 29, 139 Kaesberg, Fern - 199 Kaesberg, Joe - 156 Kahle., Dan - 124, 74, 54 Kaiser, Jerry - 124 Kaiser, Margie - 166 Kaitschuk, Jan - 23, 162, 163, 170, 110, 76 Kane, Bruce - 156, 58 Kane, Linda - 126 Katty, Sheila - 156, 46 Keeler, Bonnie - 156 Keeler, Larry - 89, 167 Keene, Charles - 2 Keene, Howard - 3 Keil, Richard - 88, 156 Keeler, Larry - 126 Kelly, Debbie - 126 Kelly, Rex - 99, 84, 86 Kempfer, Brian - 126, 74 Kempfer, Jim - 142 Kc mpfer, Kelvin - 67, 126 Kempfer, Kenny - 156 Kempfer, Larry - 156 Kempfer, Susan - 156 Kempfer, Tobi - 167 Kennon, Cathy - 3 Kibby, Dave - 167 King, Nona - 55 Kinsey, Ed - 199 Kirby, Candy - 142 i 116 7 135, 62,1 Kirby, Sandy - 142. •' , 212, 213, 113 2, 126 105, 168 86, 96 Kirksey, Bill - 18, i Kisro, Barb - 31, 167 Kleinschmidt, Carla Kleinschmidt, Klingeman, Da Klingeman, Ed Kloth, Melva Klotzer, Diana Knigge, Verna - 2 Knop, Nancy - 114, 71 Koenegstein, Dana - 157, 58 Koester, Peggy - 157 Koester, Steve - 2 Kohne, Karen - 18, 116, 123, 110, 75 Kohne, Lynda - 68, 157, 58, 46 Krogers - 198 Kronable, Linda - 152, 157, 159 Kueker, Carla - 126 L M CONSTRUCTION - 178 Lacey, Ed - 35. 58. 86, 142, 212 Landmann, Bruce - 168 Lashbrook, Randy - 157 Lashly, Jacob Mark - 12 Lauber, Judy - 2 Lawless, Kim - 157 Laws, Gene - 3 Leavitt, Joann - 68, 158 Leavitt, Karen - 168 Ledbetter, Charlotte - 142 Ledbetter, Perry - 158 Leek, Larry - 108, 109 Leemon, Mary - 168, 17 Leemon, Wilfred - 8 Lehnherr, Mary Ann - 2 LEMING'S NEWST AND BUS DEPOT - 194 ig, Dave - 40, 46, 158 Leming, Denise - 31, 2, 168 , j| Leming, Roberta - 34, 35, 62, 63J 168 Leming, ion- 88, 89, 168 _ '• Lemon, Jaunita r | Lewis, Betsy 66� 110 Lewis, Robert - 08, 99, 143 Lewis, Robirf - 15y Librarians - 28, 44, 8lH LILA’S BEAUTY SHOP I Lincoln, Abraham - 216 Linden! Flake - 23, bS, 151, 158 Lindejf Bob - 2 Linders, Janet - 47, 50, 67, 7fe. 143 Linders, Lisa - 114 LINDERS ANIMAL CLINIC - 182 Lindsay, Bob - 3 Lindwedel, Kathryn - 46, 158 Lisenby, Theresa - 68, 50, 69, 1 Little , Curtis - 97, 168 Little , D. nnis - 143 Lit tie page , Calvin - 143 Little page . Cynthia - 168 Littlepage, Leonard - 158 Loethen, Kiin - 13ft, 143, 148 Loethen , Philip C. - 3 Long, Mike Long, Robin - 168 LYNN’S FURNITURE - 181 MAC’S SPARTA MOTEL - 178 MACKE'S STt'RE - 176 Madison, John 89, 161, 58, 165, 168, 95 Maher, Don - 97J168, 95 Mansker, Dixie -I Markotay, Andy Marshall, Brenda - 168 Marshall, Richard - 158 Masterson, David - 168 Math Field Day Team - 46 MATSON’S - 182 Mattingly, Keith - 143 Maurer, Jerry - 89, 168 Maurer, Scott - 68, 158 Maxwell, Angie - 158 Maxwell, Glen - 12 Maxwell, Randy 143, 46, 97, 94 May, Kenny 143 McBride, Kile - 89, 168, 95 McCain Steve - 127 McCcmachie, Barb - 144, 149 1 McConachie, Brian - 38, 158, 9F McConachie, Joann 134, 127, 5 , McCona l e ? Karei? - 2, 77 McConachie, Kenneth R. - 3 1 | McConachu . MaA 34. 96, 127 McConachie, -Mike 1 99, 96 4 McConachie , Ray - 88, 158 | McConachie, Robin - | McQteer alvin - 144, 86 Cree, Gary - 89, 58, 169 McCree, Robert - 58, 169, 95 McDaniel, Vicki - 2 McDANIEL FUNERAL HOMES - 189 McDonald, Denise - 169 McDonald, Judy - 61, 66, 69, 48, 49, 62, 63, 137, 144, 149, 78, 58, 54 McDonald, Patti - 68, 158, 159, 161, 58, 46 McFadden, Pamela - 158 McGuire, Fern - 8 McGuire, John - 8 McGuire, Shirley - 18, 136, 112 McIntyre, David - 3 McIntyre, Mark - 89, 169 . McIntyre, Maxine - 2 Menke, Kiane - 2 Meyer, Jerry - 99, 143, 97, 98 Meyer, Joyce - 158 Meyer, Sue - 100, 169, 102 leyers, Laura - 62, 59 ts, Lynlea - 62, 143, 59 j Me ftboii, |£vlarit_2_i5 a 94 ichalk, Pa__ Michels, S reve - 1 - Michels Famjty - 188 f Mlers|giriS - 169, 50 ' Her, Dave -r48, 141, 143, 86 Miller, Pat - 158, 58 Mill T Sandra - 170 Millenj Vola -10 MILLS MODULAR HOMES INC. - 190 Mines. Charles - 143 Ines, —468 Isselhom, Bob - 143 isselhom, Roscoe - 7 loll, Brenda - 170 Hon, Steve - 3 Monroe, Bill - 88, 158 Monroe, Jessie - 94 Monroe, Marilyn - 170 MONTGOMERY'S SUNOCO - 182 Montroy, Dianne - 2 Montroy, Jane - 58, 170 Montroy, Mary - 127 Moody, Layne - 41, 127, 74 MOODY’S WALGREEN - 198 Mooney, Sandy - 127 Moore, Becky - 67, 136, 62, 63 144 Moore, Jack - 109, 108 Moore, Todd - 89, 170 . Morefield, Elizabeth - 170 Morgan, Linda - 2 Morgenthaler, Larry - 3 Morris, Alice - 109, 10 Morrison, Dave - 88, 15 Morrison, Judy - 144 Morrison, Marcia - 144 Morrison, Mike - 2 Morrison, Richard - 127 Morrison, Rita - 159 Morrison, Tom - 170 Morrow, Mary - 58 Mosbey, Leroy - 159 Mulholland, Pamela - 2 Mulholland, Sam - 41, 1277 74 Musk, Sue - 159, 59 Myer, Pam - 112 Naeger, Alice - 127 Naeger, Anita - 159 Natural Joy - 24 Neal, Ora Chandler - 8 Nielson, Jim - 171 Nitzsche, Carl - 144 Nitzsche, Lyle - 159, 74 Nitzsche, Mrs. Pam - 136, 11 Nordmann, Andrew - 127 Nordmann, Mary - 69, 144, 1 if), 58 Nowotny, Debbie - 171 Numberger, Kevin - 86, tTl Odom, James - 127 J Odom, Ricky - 30 j a 9 Odom, Vicky - 159 Ohms, Julie - 159 OPENDOOR SHOP - 187 OPTI-MRS. CLUB - 187 OPTIMIST CLUB - 183 O’Rear, Bobby - 81, 153, 159. 78, 58 Otten, Mark - 58, 171, 50 Otten, Marla - 3 OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH - 195 Outten, Cathy - 127 Outten, : n bbie - 171 Outten, Mr. Donald k'ejj. Debbie - 159 Wen, Stephen - 127 Pahlmalj Jcay - 162, 171 ||jsha - 48, 50, 68, 144, 54 Maureen - 2 D4h - 128 rid - 145 y - 50, 171- 58, 128 Partington, Larry -I 2 uxinglari, Larry -l21, 23, 48, 58, 63, ,52, ft Partington, Pat - 3 Partington, Roger - 3 Pattern, Alice - 74, 110 P mp i6ri, Debbie - 144 ffterson, Howard V. -13 Patterson, Ruth - 2 Paulter, Kevin E. - 3 Paulter, Steven - 160 PAULTER BARBER SHOP - 187 Peck, Dave - 96, 99 Peck, Paul - 63, 89, 75, 171 Penford, Charlie - 160 Penny, Alvin - 93, 94, 99, 145 Penny, Carol - 145 Penny, Darnell - 3 ., Penny, Jeff - ICO Penny, Lois - 160 Perry, Charisse - 128 Perry, Lisa - 145 Phelps, Dayle - 22, 164, 171 Phelps, Jim - 86, 96, 146, 215 PHILLIPS 66 SERVICE - 181 Pickett, Linda - 160 Pierce, Carl - 89, 171 Pierce, Jan - 58, 75, 128 Pierce, Jean - 171 Pigford, Nellie - 2 Pigford, Tom - 128 Pigg, Kathy - 128 Pillers, Bill - 3 Pillers, Jim - 86, 121, 128, 212 Pillers, Jo - 105, 171 Pirtle, Lynn - 2 P. N. HIRSCH - 188 Poenitske, John - 171 Poenitske, Tammy - 146 Pool, Carolyn - 146 Poston, Larry - 160 Presswood, Mark - 88 Prest, Dwayne - 160 Prest, Jerome - 108, 109 Preston, Renee - 62, 105, 160 Ragland, Amy - 62, 160 Ragland, Ross - 2 RANDOLPH COUNTY FARM BUREAU - 195 Raseburg, Joe - 88 RAY’S SHOE STORE - Jl82 REABAN'S DRIVE-Il4 4197 Rednour, Patty - 148$ Redpath, Mary Alice 4 110 Redpath, Debbie - 2 Redpath, Dennis - 2 Redpath, Jean Ann - 2 Reese, Charles - 128 Reid, Margaret McMaster - Reid, Richard - 171, 95 Reimer, Steve R® r, Randy Re J oldsJ Reynolds, Rezlfe, Ke Rhodes, Bil Rice, Kurt Richards Richards Richell, Wilnu RIECHMAN’S S Risley, Steve - 99, 146, 97, 93, 94 Robert, Cheri - 146, 75 Robert, Joan - 146 Robert, Linda - 171 Robert, Sharon - 171 Roberts, Steve - 3 Robinson, David - 129 Robison, Sheryl - 129, 76 Robison, Tammy - 160 Roche, David - 171 Roche, Kenny - 160 Rogers, Leah Ann - 160 Rogers, Paul - 99, 3 Rohlfing, Dennis - 2 Rolley, Kim Elaine - 130 Romano, Antonio - 78, 9, 109 Romano, Joe - 137, 146, 149, 78, ; 96. 54 RON DEE CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE Rothwell. Mark - 130 Rowald, David - 146 Rowell, Michelle - 171 Ruroede, Dofln l6 Rureode, Dora - 160 Russell, Randy - 130 Salto, Kathy -w24, 32, 130 Sams, Francinev 146 Sams, Shirley -1160 Sanders, Jessie Sfchunhoff - 8 Sanders, Karen - 23, 150, 81, 152, Sannemann, Lisi - 58, 171 Sargeant, Kendall - 130 Sauerwein, Bob 4 160 Saucrwein, Debra iry, Mary - 160, 58 lling, Larry - 130, 74 Schilling, Randy - 160 Schlmme, BH1 146, 73 Schlimme, Warren - 171, 73 Schmeiderer, Katen - 171 Schmeiderer, Susan - 147 Schubert, Mike -;171 Schopp, Coach pary - 86 - 112, 94 Schorr, Andy Schott, Fred 160 Schnoeker, Stacey - 160 Schuetz, Denais - Schulein, Lloyd - 171 Schulein. Roy - 147 Schulein, Steve - 130 Schupbach, Jim - 63, 130, 214 Schupbach, Joe - 131, 93 Schupbach, Pauline - 2 Self, Pam - 160 Sellers, Della - 160 Senior Class - 28, 192, 120 Seyferth, David - 160 Seymour, Danny - 171 SHARON’S STYLING-SALON - 176 SHEELERS WESTERN AUTO - 187 Sheeler, Scott - 16C Shemoney, Ken - 131 Siilfflett, Jeff - 147 Shifflett, Jenifer - 58, 171 N Shockley, Bruce - 99, 147 Shockley, Rita - 160 Jshdffner, Floyd - 131 , s Shnrt, Sherry -81, 131 Si berg, Gordoh - !KiO Simmering. Kevin-89, 171 95 ij Simmering, Kim LQl Simmons, June MdGuire - 8 Simonds, Millicent impson, Mr. Ed - 68, li Simpson, Joe - 160 , sfnpson, Gary 2|1 dnner, Charles 171, 9! Slaven, Karen - 2 Slaven, Kevin - 58, 171 Slavens, Gary - 89, 171, 95 Smith, Alan - 89, 134, 86, 131, 212, 21$, 91, 93, 92, 95 'if 1 j I smith, Jeff'- 147, 93 SHiitl , Joann - 160 K ft £ S ith, John - 99 Smith. Kim - 35, 147, 146 , 58 Srlitli,|Larry - 3 Srrtith.lLaura - fell 64, 68, 150, 157, 159, , 160, 58 g Smith ,|Terry - 89, 171 SIVITtV’S BEN FRANKLIN - 191 Saider, June Tripp - 8 Softball - 100 Sommers, Brian - 88, 160 Sophomore - 156 SPARTA STATE BANK - 179 SPARTA StJZUKr - 199 SPAJRTA THEATRE - 186 SPARTA TIRE CENTER - 178 [SPARTA V.F.W. - 178 SPARTAN ALyWft UM PRODUCTS - 186 SPARTAN HdUSEy 189 , . SPARTAN Pl N'y COMPANY - 199 Speech - 1 Spin Spinnie, Ri Stahlftpna.ii, David 131 STAR LANES BOWLING - 197 Steal Pam - 67, 120J 23 Steele , Candy - 118, 147, le. Penny - 67, 131 in, Mike - 147, 86 in, Rhonda - 29, 62, 170, 171, 172 ■ : ny - 160 teiner, Mrs. Brenda - 111 Stephens, Mr. Gary - 113 Stephenson, Mr. Ron - Stevenson, Elizabeth Stevenson, Michael - 147, 86, 73 Stevenson, Paul - 3 Stevenson, Stephanie - 59, 171, 172 Stixnamen, Tammy - 181 Stogesdill, Chuck - 171 Stolze, Sondra - 2 V S. 4 Stone, Bill - 147 M Stone, Debbie - 160 Stork, Carol - 109, 108 Stork, John - 172 Stork, Joni - 162, 172 ii5 1 h - |9, 171 - 147, 86| SOUTH SIDE WELDING ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKS - 197 SPARTA AUTO PARTS - 181 SPARTA AVIATION HUNTER FIELD - 196 SPARTA BI-RITE - 180 SPARTA CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION - 187 SPARTA DEMOCRAT WOMEN'S CLUB - 180 SPARTA FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN - 180 SPARTA GREENHOUSE - 197 SPARTA LABOR LOCAL 632 - 186 SPARTA LUMBER COMPANY - 196 SPARTA NEWS-PLAINDEALER - 187, 211 Stork, Joyce - 3 Stork, Larry - 88, 160 Stork, Susie - 81, 147 STORKS’ PAINTS - 197 Studt, Cindy - 147 Studt, Linda - 160 Stull, Coach Gary - 88, 111, 93, 94 Suemnicht, Leroy - 131 SUSANNE’S SALON - 191 SUTTERER'S TEXACO - 185 Sutterer, Tom - 89, 58, 172 SVANDA CHEVROLET, INC- - 190 Tammen, Mrs. Nancy - 113 Tammen, Mr. James - 115 Tate, David - 88, 160, 94 Tate, Tim - 147, 94 Taylor, Janice - 160 Taylor, Patty - 147 Taylor, Mr. Robert - 112, 73 Taylor, Susan - 148 TED'S MAGNAVOX CENTER - 194 Terry, Dianna - 2 Terry, Melaney -d60 Thames, Priscilla - 148 THIRMA'S BEAUTY STUDIO - 178 Thomas, Lori -J6S, 172 Thompson, Bieu - 172 Thompson, Joyce - 145, 148 ThompsonyTommy - 14fl, 58 Thompson! Vivian - 3 Throgmorten, Brenda - 162, 63, 58, 17 TILDEN ELEVATOR - 177 Tillman, Derrick - 161 Timmons, Sheila151 Torrence, Frank - 9 V Towey, Trecia - 59, 172 Tovtikv, Jav - 172 THggs, Greg - 3 Trlggs, Natalie - 6T- Troutman, Keith - 131 Turney, Elizabeth McMaster - 8 Uchtmann, Becky - 101, 47, 131j 55 Uchtmann, Mary - 2 Uchtmanfi, Paul - 161, 215 Valleroy, Craig - 89, 172 Valleroy, Greg - 161, 96, 14 Valleroy, Mark - 131 Vallo, Ms. Francesca - 114 Vance, Mark - 89 , 17 VanSant, Bill - 161 VanSant, Judy - 161 Vaughn,'Miss Juldah - 19, 116, 111, 77 Veath, Nancy - 172 Ve th, Pamela Kay - 172 Veath, Sue - 148 Veath, Tammy - 148 Venus, Larry - 86, 96, 131 Vica - 21, 20 VILLAGE GREEN. THE - 198 Vuichard, Roseann - 161 WAG'S OFFICE SUPPLY - 197 Wagner, Bruce - 172 Wahl, Bob - 148 Wall, Kim - 68, 161 Wallace, Jackie - 161 Wallace, Larry - 95 Walls, David - 33, 135, 48, 121, 122, 86, 46, 131, 39 Walls, Gary - 172 Walls, Steve - 21, 161 Walter, Maxine - 173 Walter, Randy - 96, 148 Walter, Richard - 74, 132 Walters, Tudy - 173 Iters, StevTr- 173 ren, Neal - 89, 173 sson, Mr. William - 73, 113 WATSON'S SADDLE SHOP JI Watson, Martha - 68, 105, 161 Watson, Mary -64, 148 Weber, Dana - 93, 132 Webster, Rosalil - 2 Weiser, Mr. Raw- 113 Welch, Cheryl Welch, Dyrol - li Welch, Sherry - 48, 63 , 62, 145. 148 Welch, Tom - 108 109 Welshans, Lisa - 1 73m West, Carla - 81, l.lH West, Glenda - 22, 105, 161 West, Kim - 164, 173 Wgtzel, Greg - 97, 132 Wetzel, John - 23, 151, 161, 93 - no 161 ‘61 43, 63. 62, 145. Whitcomb, Sue - 48, 62, 5 132,i55 White, Charlotte - 24, 35, 6: Ml28, 58, 132, 212, 76, 77 White, Greta - 2 White, Kim - 173 WICKS FISH AND PRODUCE MARKET - 187 Wiley, Lea Ann - 42, 148, 54 Wiley, Mark - 132 Wilkerson, Harold - 120, 130, 161, 86, f 132, 109, 93 4 Wilkerson, Jerry - 89, 169, 173, 95 Willey, Cindy - 148 Willey, Tina - 173 Williams, Herschel - 84, 86, 87, 132, Jj 212, 215, 93 M Williams, Randy - 96 Williams, Robert - 132 Williams, Terry - 89, 173 Willingham, Vicki - 69, 48, 62, 58, 132, 214, 54 Willis, Amy - 62, 173 Willis, Melanie - 161 Willman, Dave - 21, 48, 46 , 96, 132, 215, 42, 54 Wilms, Mabel Helen Adams Wilson, Bob - 148 Wilson, Don - 161 Wilson, Jerry - 81, 115 Wilson, Jim - 2 Wilson, Karl - 132 Wilson, Kathy - 24, 67, 69, 134, H 130, 132, 109, 50 Wilson, Kelly - 100, 159, 161 . 58 Wilson, Kiehna - Wilson, Linda - 80, 1C1 ilson, Lynette - 3 ilson, Marci - 161 Wilson, Matt - 86, 96, 135 Wilson, Mike - 97, 173 Wilson, Robert - 60, 58, Y. Wilson, Steve - 145, 148, 86, 212 Wilson, Tom - 99, 48, 86, 133, 2 Wittenborn, Allen - 133 Wittenborn, Bonnie - 2 Wittenborn, Cathy - 67, 66, 121, 122, 133, 75, 77, 102, 103, 54 Wittenborn, John - 3 Wittenborn, Kevin - 40 Wittenborn, Paul - 173 Wolter, Jill - 33, 130, 133, 102 Wolter, Mark - 96 WOLTER REPAIR SHOP - 187 Ron - 99, 97, 93, 94 IWood, ■elfin - I Woody ,J Wright, Ev| Wright, Wynr Yalley, Linda - YouMblood, Yotk. J Zelfv Sara LUTHLR kHffRCHI 1$1 Zollner, Mark - 89; 173 y ZweigartBKve - 199 [ knowiedg. Th .976 BULLDOG staff would like to thahk the following for their part in the publication of this twenty-fifth volume of the Bulldog? Roscoe Misselhom, the Class of 1920, John T. Fullerton, James Birchler, Vola Miller, Geneva Heitmar, Minnie Temple, Jean Beattie, Phyllis Hood, Lori Jone£$Carla Kleinschmidt, Ron Hampton, Darnell Bulliner, Oleta Bour- Reid, Karen Koh ne, Anna May Hayer, Tom Nordmann, Genevieve Torrence, Laurie Huntej, Tim Bess, Do.i Wiley, Richard McIntyre, Gary Simpson, Dr. Frank Glenn, Brian Somrnfl , Dora Spinney? Fred Gerlach, Gary Schoop, Buzz Bradley, Many Jacobus, Peggy Deaton, the Sparta High Faculty arid Admtoptration, SOUTHERN ILLINOI- SAN, BENTON EVENINu .S. BENTON HIGH ECHO, SPARTA NEWS PLAINDEALER, Maybell- Richell Studiosfifti 600 copies of the 1976 BULLD S were printe4hy Taylor Pub- lishing Company, Dallas, Texas, he BULLDOG is a member of the Southerift Illinois School Press Association and is a winner of SISPA'S Golden Dozen Award in 1971, 197 , 1973, and 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975 the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Of Columbia University, New York, awarded the BULLDOG a first place rating. We Have More Bells To Ring, More Songs To Sing Reaching out to grasp a piece of America are students around the world, and SHS students are not to be left out. We too have more songs to sing and more bells to ring. The Bicentennial provides a chance to celebrate our country’s most impor- tant day. its 200th birthday of free- dom. Freedom is as imponant to the students of SHS as it was to the early settlers of America. Our native land has gone through many trials - the Civil War. two world wars. Korea and most recently the Vietnamese conflict. America has endured many hardships, but after each tragedy she has always strived to put herself together. Students should realize that freedom is pre- cious and to gain it often requires sacrifice, to keep it always requires vigilance. With pure determination and respect for others and our school, students in future years will preserve the freedom they have been given. TOP: These eight seniors were one of the rea- sons why Bulldogs repeated as Conference champs. FRONT ROW: Steve Gerlach, Dennis Grah. Herschel Williams. Tom Eggemeyer. BACK ROW: Jim Pillers. Alan Smith. Steve Wilson. Matt Wilson. MIDDLE LEFT: Ed Lacey exhibits the skill and endurance needed to become a winner as he throws the shot put at track meets. MIDDLE RIGHT: As the end of her high school years draws near, Charlotte White contemplates the future and the past. BOTTOM: Mr. Gary Ebers explains several principles of physics to Cindy Hermes. OPPO- SITE PAGE. TOP: Being together, working together, just being together . . . were the feelings of these students working together to put on the all-school play OLIVER. BOTTOM LEFT: Mr. Bill Kirksey seems to say to him- self as all teachers do at one time or another, '’Someday, 1 must give up this mad carefree existence! ' BOTTOM RIGHT: Learning to cooperate is a large part of any education. Live Life Refreshed Look for the Best A search is beginning, but we won’t have to look far. Look up America, see what we’ve got. We can’t be blind to our surroundings. Yet, those sur- roundings deserve a humble respect which will allow us to grow and share. Our prosperity has been gained through benevolence, and it is up to us to con- tinue the generosity. This characteris- tic was a trait found in our most famous Illinoisan, Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth President of the United States. Lincoln's most noted statement was the Emancipation Proclamation. It freed the slaves but erupted in a flood of controversy. During adversity, Lin- coln, through his faith in God, found the power to stick to his decisions. His kindness was an act of strength and courage. He was willing to take a stand so that others could live. Like him, we should learn not to leave things as they are when we arrived, but to leave them better when we depart. TOP: Vicki Willingham is one of the few girls learning to be a pilot. MIDDLE: Like the freedom marchers of two hundred years ago Steve Bleem, Karl Wilson, and Jim Schupbach marched for victory in the Homecoming Parade. BOTTOM: Homecoming is the time when old friendships are renewed and new friendships are kept. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP LEFT: Against Murphysboro Herschel Williams (33) scored two touchdowns and a good reason was the blocking he received from team- mates Jim Phelps (65). Ron Hampton (14). and Dennis Grah (40). TOP RIGHT: Nosing the ball for an important catch. Alan Smith displays another reason why he received the MVP award and Sparta went to the state playoffs. BOTTOM: Here's the real tiling.'' Dave Willman and Paul Utchmann spend their study hall filling the soda We've Got the Real America ★ ★ ★ ★ The Declaration of Independence gave liberty not alone to the people of this country, but hope to all the world, for all future time. It was that which gave promise that in due time the weights would be lifted from the shoulders of all men, and that all should have an equal chance. This is the sentiment embodied in the Declaration of Independence ... I would rather be assassinated on this spot than sur- render it. Thing — ★ ★ ★ ★ As the patriots of seventy-six did to the support of the Declaration of Independence, so to the support of the Constitution and laws let every American pledge his life, his prop- erty. and his sacred honor - let every man remember that to violate the law is to trample on the blood of his father, and to tear the charter of his own and his children's liberty. Gold is good in its place, but liv- ing , brave, patriotic men are better than gold. Abraham Lincoln —