Sparta High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Sparta, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1977 volume:

1977 BULLDOG Volume XXVI Sparta High School Sparta, Illinois 62286 Table of Contents v Being 18-73 People 74-161 Business 162-189 Memories of SHS clear in our i always waiting relived. TOP LEFT AND RIGHT: The quid before the storm. Then the bell rings, and the hall is filled with students making a mad dash for their lunch. BOTTOM LEFT: The lunch hour, marking the half- way point of the day. is usually spent in relaxation. BOTTOM RIGHT: During their hectic school day, these girls take time out during their noon hour to discuss the events of the day. 6 §= NOON HOUR: Bells ring, students rise. Entire student body breaks into a hungry rampage. Well, Harry, here we are in the cafeteria waiting for those kids to come and devour us! Yeh, Red! Never did 1 think a couple of ham- burgers could wind up at Sparta High School. You couldn't ask for a nicer bun in which to live, and. if we're lucky, we can get a nip of ketchup and mustard on the side. They can't take all the credit though. If we're not fresh, they're out of business. Here they come, Harry, pushing and shoving. With just one lunch hour this year, it seems they're always in a hurry to get in here. Ouch, don’t squeeze soooo hard! Ooooo that tickles! Good bye, Harry. Maybe one day we'll make it all the way to be a steak. TOP LEFT: Contrary to popular belief, teachers are human, and must eat. too. TOP RIGHT: The serious side of lunch hour is shown by these students. Janie Becker and Chuck Happel. LEFT: Bryan Fulton and Jim Phelps apprehensively await their turn to be served. 7 FOOTNOTE: To make a four-year journey, students must have sole to frek the halls of SHQ. How many Sparta High students realize how important feet are to their lives? They play ”foot ball, see their foot prints in the snow, write gra feet i on the wall, and are feet”ured in newspapers. And one thing that never happens to an SHS student: he is never de”feet’’ed. SHS feet are even coming up in the world of fashion, fashionable shoes being a must to any outfit. Shoes haven’t always been necessary. The cave- men never wore shoes, but did they complain? It wasn't until a caveman stepped on his first thorn that he said, What is this madness! I need a pair of shoes. What would he think if he came back today? Imagine his walking down the halls of SHS wearing a pair of boots, hurraches, earth shoes, or Addidas tennis shoes. To complement his ensem- ble, he would wear a T-shirt with a catchy slogan like The Fonz,” Squeeze Me I’m Lovable, or Cavemen Unite. So, for all you bare”foot tender feet who are not too sure”foot ed, it’s a good thing shoes were invented. 9 TOP: A fountain of notes pour into the heavenly atmosphere as the Prom. BOTTOM RIGHT: One of the greatest joys of Prom for Mary waiters and waitresses entertain at Prom. BOTTOM LEFT: -Heaven Nordmann and Cindy Hermes is sharing it with friends. Can Wait” for Patti McDonald and Blake Linders as they entertain at 10 % FRIENDSHIP: We've been together since way back when. Baby, you're still the one. What does friendship mean to you? Is it working on your class float until midnight, crying on each other's shoulders after losing an important game, sitting together under your favorite tree at lunch, checking” each other’s homework and getting accused of cheating, or just being there when you need each other? Withstanding every thrill and disappointment, a friendship grows each day. Whether you met each other in grade school or here at Sparta High, friendship can produce many good times and traumas, but it requires a little understanding and patience. Perhaps the best thing you can do for your friend is just be his friend. TOP LEFT: Stairway to Heaven” brings out the angel” in Mike Steen and Lea Ann Wiley for one night. TOP RIGHT: To Mary Wittenbrink. Marsha Pahlman. Sherry Welch, and Mary Barber, friendship is making even the toughest jobs fun. MID- DLE LEFT: A catered banquet, the opening event of prom, proves to be delectable for students as well as faculty. BOT- TOM LEFT: Recapturing the memories of their Prom days. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Gerlach enjoy the 1976 Prom. 11 POLITICIANS: They paint a fairy fale world. Even things at Sparta High are not what they seem to be. As you walk into the old art room, Cinderella smiles graciously and welcomes you. Pluto wags his tail and begs to be petted, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs invite you into the colorful castle, only for you to open its door and discover the boiler room. Even at Sparta High, things are not always what they seem: neither are they in an election year. Politicians seem to make each election an art show displaying a canvas of their persona lilies and opinions for the voters' critique. Gerald Ford unveils his painting of Little Miss Muffet, sitting on her tuffet, eating a peanut but- ter sandwich, while Jimmy Carter looks at a cari- cature of Mother Goose clumsily skiing in the mountains of Colorado. Finally, after hours of debating, the electorate opens the secret enve- lope and announces that this year's winner is_. Sorry, this is an imaginary situation. Politicians only paint fairy tales in our minds; their dreams don’t always come true. TOP LEFT: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs dance their way to the castle. TOP RIGHT: Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia and President Gerald Ford, through three debates, try to influ- ence the voters in a campaign based on personality, not issues. BOTTOM LEFT: As the door opens, the castle turns out sim- ply to be the boiler room. OPPOSITE PAGE: Despite vigorous campaigning, much voter apathy arose during the 1976 elec- tion year. 13 14 PROWLERS: Qtalking through Illinois, victorious Bulldogs assert prestige gained by hard work. B-L-U-E P-R-I-D-E! Blue Pride! Hey, Blue Pride!'' As the cheerleaders rouse the spirit in the spec- tators, the Bulldogs fight with determination for a victory. Practice has been a key to many Bulldog victories. Besides thrilling the fans, the results have been rewarding. Buzz Bradley’s track team has won an unprecedented twelve of thirteen con- ference championships while his cross country team has won every championship since the con- ference in cross country began five years ago. And what about those football Bulldogs! They've been in two state playoffs. With the addition of girls' sports and the steady improvement of almost every athletic team, Sparta High has become the team to beat, a feat which does not happen often nor come easily to the opposition. V-I-C-T-O-R-Y! That’s the Bulldog battle cry!” TOP LEFT: Sparking enthusiasm, cheerleaders help lift Sparta to a 21-19 victory over Carlyle. TOP RIGHT: Tim Dickerson won both the 100 and 220-yard dashes in SHS- twelfth SWE Conference track title. MIDDLE: High jumper Pam Diercks adds depth in a team victory over conference rivals. LEFT: As Paul Finley tallies the results, it becomes apparent that Sparta defeats rival DuOuoin as they did all season. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: In a disappointing season. Greg Valleroy remains a hope- ful prospect for this year's varsity. BOTTOM LEFT: The agony and dedication of runners like Jerry Meyer help to give SHS its fifth straight cross country title. BOTTOM RIGHT: Jeff Bowlby tackles a Benton running back in the continuing series of open- ing season games between Benton and Sparta. Benton won 20-0. NATURALLY: In God's beautiful world If's people being people Thai makes life worthwhile John Locke spoke of the natural rights of man. His philosophical theories influenced Thomas Jef- ferson when he wrote the Declaration of Inde- pendence. Who influenced the students of Sparta High? Was it Locke and Jefferson? Possibly, but not probably. Locke and Jefferson never spoke of man’s natural right to destroy nature through litter and vandalism. Locke’s and Jefferson's purpose was to add to the beauty of nature through man's constructive efforts. Somewhere along the line, the purpose has been ignored. SHS students believe it is their natural right to be destructive. They infringe on other people’s rights and dis- grace the divine beauty of nature. We must once again achieve a new purpose of harmony between man and nature, or what will this generation's influence be on posterity? TOP LEFT: We all add beauty to nature by being ourselves. Junior Lynda Kohne's antics make school more than just a humdrum existence. TOP RIGHT: Natural creativity? Not only did SHS crown a Homecoming King, but also helmeted a Homecoming Thing, the creation of two alumni who used a balloon and a table favor. BOTTOM: The minstrel (Chuck Dandridge). in the all-scbool production of Once Upon a Mat- tress tells the real story of the Princess and the Pea. The com- edy was well received by the community. 17 Like the turtle, a person must be will- ing to stick out his head in order to prog- ress. He must take chances and follow dreams to he knows not where. Taking part in activities at SHS helps the stu- dents to enlarge their circle of friends and broaden their interests by participa- tion. To get anything out of life, a per- son must not sit and view the scenery around him but take part in life; other- wise, even the turtle will pass him by. New Coach Helps Girls Win First in Trico Tourney The girls’ basketball team, under the direction of new coach Lisa Linders, had a respectable 6-7 record. Placing first in the Trico Invitational Tournament was the highlight of the year. They were paced by senior Kim Green, who was selected as an all tournament player. She was also the out- standing offensive player of the year. Cindy Eggem- eyer, only a sophomore, was the defensive player of the year. GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM. FRONT ROW: Janie Becker, Denise Hall, Julie Becker. Cindy Eggemeyer, Margie Bivens. BACK ROW: Coach Lisa Linders. Laura Smith. Kim Green. Mary Ellen Watson. Carla Beattie. Mary Leemon. manager. BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD GIRLS' BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD VARSITY (Won 6 - Lost 7) SHS OP. Pinckneyville 35 43 Murphysboro 40 52 Centralia 18 59 Trico 28 20 Murphysboro 53 60 Coulterville 43 40 Trico 31 32 Belleville Althoff 30 57 Okawville 17 36 Coulterville 41 22 TR1CO INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT AT TR1CO Coulterville 43 18 Elverado 45 31 Trico 27 25 GIRLS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD JUNIOR VARSITY (Won 2 - Lost 6) SHS OP. Pinckneyville 7 15 Murphysboro 22 25 Centralia 24 39 Trico 22 13 Murphysboro 22 34 Trico 21 16 Belleville Althoff 10 28 Okawville 5 38 20 Softball Team Softball Scoreboard (Won 8 - Lost 2) SHS •et Coulterville 5 SHS 11 Pinckneyville 2 SHS 16 Carlyle 3 SHS 33 Chester 3 SHS 3 Anna 4 SHS 13 Waterloo Gibault 4 SHS 11 Chester 3 SHS 9 DuQuoin 10 SHS 18 Murphysboro 2 SHS 7 Nashville 4 Out scores Foes by a Big 133-39 With the good pitching of Denise Hall and Kathy Blum the Bulldog softball team held their opponents to a total of thirty-nine runs in ten games while they themselves scored a whalloping 133 runs. Most games only lasted five innings because SHS had scored ten runs by the fifth inning. One loss during the season was a 10-9 defeat at the hands of DuQuoin who benefitted from Sparta's overconfidence. With an 8-2 record the Bulldogs finished second in the conference behind Anna Jonesboro. TOP: It was a costly error. DuQuoin defeated the Bulldogs In a close contest 10-9. BOTTOM RIGHT: Catcher Kelly Wilson was one of the strong reasons for an outstanding 8-2 season record. 21 In Losing Season Girls Win Second in Invilaiional Composed of mostly underclassmen, the girls' vol- leyball team had many close matches to wind up 6-11 for the year. Led by the team's best spiker, sophomore Tomi Heil, and senior co-captains Denise Hall and Janie Becker, the girls did earn second place in the Sparta Invitational Tournament. Cindy Eggemeyer and Denise Hall were chosen as two of six players on the All-Tournament Team. TOP: JUNIOR VARSITY. FRONT ROW: Melinda Hall. Kim Chandler. Stacey Gerlach. Mary Ellen Watson. BACK ROW: Coach Peggy Dea- ton. Julie Becker. Amy Hanmann. Tobl Kempfer. Kay Pahlman. Rhonda Hatxidge. Sherry Hawthorne, scorekeeper. Margie Bivens, linesman. MIDDLE: Team strategy and good coaching helped the Bull- dogs narrowly defeat rival Trico. 20-18 and 20-18. BOTTOM: All tournament team choices were Cindy Eggemeyer and Denise Hall. Sparta was coached by Peggy Deaton to a second place in their own tournament. VOLLEYBALL SCOREBOARD (Won 6 - Lost 11) Carlyle VARSITY •20-12 20-5 Trlco 21-23 17-20 Trico 15-20 20-17 6-20 Anna-Jonesboro 6-20 6-20 Chester 17-20 15-20 Pinckncyvillc 16-20 8-20 DuOuoin 20-13 8-20 20-17 Red Bud 20-14 3-20 5-20 Benton 20-14 20-3 Coultervillc 21-19 13-20 20-6 Waterloo 18-20 11-20 Trico 20-18 20-18 Carbondale 12-20 7-20 Waterloo 15-20 21-19 17-20 Murphysboro 20-12 18-20 14-20 Stcclevillc 20-17 20-11 Frecburg 5-20 11-20 VOLLEYBALL SCOREBOARD JUNIOR VARSITY (Won 4 - Lost 7) Carlyle 20-11 20-12 Chester 16-20 5-20 Anna-Jonesboro 6-20 1-20 Pinckncyville 8-20 8-20 DuQuoin 10-20 20-15 13-20 Red Bud 4-20 14-20 Carbondale 20-9 12-20 Waterloo 12-20 9-20 Murphysboro 20-4 20-12 Trico 20-13 20-7 Trico 16-20 3-20 The first score given is Sparta's 22 TOP LEFT: Senior co-captains. Denise Hall and Janie Becker, and Coach Peggy Deaton accept sec- ond place trophy at the Sparta tourney. TOP RIGHT: Torn! Hell spikes a 20-3 defeat of Benton. BOTTOM LEFT: VARSITY. FRONT ROW: Denise Hall. Sue Meyer. Melinda Hall. Julie Becker, statistician. BACK ROW: Coach Peggy Deaton. Margie Bivens, linesman. Irene Gerlach, Cindy Eggemeyer. Tomi Heil. Janie Becker. Rhonda Hatridge. Tobi Kemp- fer, Mary Ellen Watson, linesman. Sherry Hawt- horne. scorekeeper. BOTTOM RIGHT: Rhonda Hatridge served as a varsity substitute. 23 A New Tradition? Girls Track Usurps Conference Title Girls of Sparta High, Unite! This was the word spread around the track on April 30 as the girls raised enthusiasm. The cause was the Girls’ Southwest Egyptian Conference meet. After the results were tallied, Sparta had scored 52 points, enough to win over closest rival Pinckney ville, who scored 48. The pressure was on the Sparta girls as they had to use team effort, for they won only one event, the 440 relay. The will to win before a home crowd was the impetus that sparked the girls. The trophy case now displays a proud representation of what Sparta girls can do. Sparta placed sixth against eight teams in the Red Bud Invitational with a score of 17 1 2. Two of the girls who spurred on the team were Mary Wat- son and Karla Kleinschmidt. who participated in four events. Mary Watson, who won eight firsts and three seconds in the high jump, was considered a team standout. The highlight of her campaign was the 5.0 jump to place second in the conference. TOP RIGHT: With a time of 55.3. Diane Bleem strides to take first place in the 440-yard relay in the conference. MIDDLE: Showing the determination to overcome fellow teammate Melanie Willis. Vicki Baue wins the 880 run with a 3:10 victory against Pinckney- ville. BOTTOM LEFT: GIRLS' TRACK TEAM. FRONT ROW. Mary Leemon. Irene Gerlach. SECOND ROW: Denise Hall. Marian Rhi- ney, Patti Conner, Kay Hubert. Lisa Amos. Lea Ann Wiley. THIRD ROW: Sue Meyer. Dana Koenegstein. Pam Diercks. Martha Watson. Kim Green. Mary Watson. Tomi Heil, Rhonda Steen. Karla Kleinschmidt, Coach Lisa Linders. FOURTH ROW: Teresa Beckley. Vicki Baue. Charlotte White. Diane Bleem, Carol Bauer. Roberta Leming. Nancy Veath, Dana Bleem. BOTTOM RIGHT: Running her leg in the 880-yard relay. Martha Watson leads her team to a second place in 1:59.4. 24 TOP LEFT: Versatile Karla Kleinschmidt displays her skill in the long jump as she jumps 13'9 to place fourth against Red Bud and New Athens. TOP RIGHT: Two Sparta runners. Melanie Willis and Roberta Laming, both pace the field as Roberta pulls away to take second place in the two-mile run in the conference. BOTTOM LEFT: Mary Watson, inspiring the Bulldogs with six firsts throughout the season, takes second place In the confer- ence by jumping 5.0. BOTTOM RIGHT: In the confer- ence track meet held at Sparta. Teresa Beckley. begin- ning the staggered start, captures fifth place. Track Scoreboard SHS 44 Red Bud 90 New Athens SHS 39 Carbondale 61 Mascoutah 68 SHS 38 Waterloo 80 DuQuoin 46 SHS 68 Valmeyer 13 Murphy sboro 82 SHS 54 Pinckneyville 72 DuQuoin 37 SHS 28 Waterloo 100 SHS 78 Pinckneyville 50 RED BUD INVITATIONAL SHS Sixth CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT SHS First 25 Conference Foes Run Into Villain, Sparta's Buzz Saw Sparta's Buzz saw, Mr. Clarence Buzz Bradley, won his eleventh Southwest Egyptian Conference championship. The SEC meet, held at Sparta, was controlled by the Bulldog thinclads, who scored 113 points, nearly as many as the next three opponents combined. One major highlight in the meet was the record breaking long jump of the Bulldogs' Darnell Bulliner, who leaped 21-11 1 2 to break the old mark by almost four inches. The two-mile relay team also ran in record time, with a conference mark of 8:43.3. The Sparta saw proceeded to be vil- lains again, by defeating twenty-nine teams at the District meet at DuQuoin. From the District, eight Bulldogs represented Sparta at the state track meet at Eastern University in Charleston. They were Alvin Penny, who was ninth in the finals of the pole vault: Tim Dickerson, Jim Gibson, Darnell Bulliner, and Tony Johnson in both 440 and 880 yard relays. In the 440 relay, they were .01 of a second from qualifying for the finals. Terry Buch, Jeff Glenn, Ron Wolters, and Jim Gibson were the mile relay team. Darnell Bulliner also competed in the long jump. 26 Track Scoreboard DUALS SHS 11� 1 Pkntkneyvtlle MVj TRIANGULAR SHS toy Mikuutlh 62 Maran o S3 SHS 106 Red Bud V) Waterloo 29 SHS w Fw St Louis 9 tarbondak SO SHS 121 Pirwknryville V� Tna 1 SHS IP Murphy tburo y Columbia 20 SHS 95 Me full an DuQuoin 47V� SHS III Minor 2 Mater Drt SI SHS 109 Red Bud T Nr� A them 4 SHS 12 Chester U Man mi 14 Bowofl Rrliti - SHS Serand Diuno — SHS First -South� TW Egyptian ConlRRKT — First Manon Hrufunil Invitation I Mm — SHS Second Bmtun Quad Invitational — SHS Serand FROSH SOPH Vxjth r«t Egyptian Confemhr — SHS First ABOVE: Darnell Bulliner makes his record breaking SEC jump of 21-11 1 2 to erase a long-time mark of 21-7 7 8. One of the season's outstanding cinder- men. Damell won the 100 yard dash five times and the long jump eleven. He qualified for the state meet by winning the District meet with a 21-4 1 2 jump. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP RIGHT: A regular par- ticipant in the pole vault, freshman Jeff Beckley failed to place in any meet. MIDDLE: Buzz Bradley easily ran off with his 12th Track and Field title with the help of standouts Tim Dickerson and Damell Bul- liner. BOTTOM LEFT: Having defeated Meridian and DuQuoin in previous meets. Mark Cox and his teammates were unable to do better than third in the District Meet with a time of 8:36. BOTTOM RIGHT: With a time of 17:00. Bob Lewis places third in the District Meet at Sparta behind Rex Kelley, who placed first with a time of 15:9. 27 Losing, Hapless Baseball Team Suffers 4-14-1 Only able to scrounge one win in their first ten tries, the Bulldogs, coached under Marty Jacobus, could never get into the swing of things and finished the sea- son with a 4-14-1 record. Getting outscored by 51 runs for the season, Sparta had one bright moment by taking second in Red Bud Invitational Tournament. Pitcher Matt Wilson showed his power by being the leading hit- ter with a .338 average. This batting ability helped him get outstanding player of the year. MIDDLE: First baseman Jeff Broshears stretches for another putout in an 11-4 victory against the Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats. BOTTOM: Left- handed slugger David Walls bats against Murphysboro to help the Bull- dogs win a tight 6-5 game over the Red Devils. Cross Country Captures Title Fifth in a Row The Sparta Cross Country Team, under the coaching of Mr. Clarence Buzz Bradley, had one of its best seasons with an 8-4 record. Sparta won every meet against conference foes. One of their best wins was against non-conference rival, Marissa, whom they defeated 26-29 to give Marissa their only loss in dual meets. At Anna-Jonesboro, Sparta won their fifth con- secutive conference title. They advanced next to the District meet at Wesclin High School. Randy Maxwell, who won all of his meets, was fourth individually and qualified for the Sectionals at Lebanon. Being the only runner representing Sparta, Maxwell finished sixth out of 120 runners. He was 0.10 from qualifying for the State Cross Country meet. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: CROSS COUNTRY TEAM. FRONT ROW: War- ren Deason. Randy Holliday, Larry Koeler. Dale McBride, Curtis Lit- tle. John Hancock. Mike Brown. Don Maher. BACK ROW: Scott Sheeler, Jerry Meyer. Ron Woller. Jim Brown, Randy Maxwell. Steve Risley, Tommy Thompson, Phillip Perry. Mike Holliday. MIDDLE LEFT: Outstanding runner Randy Maxwell placed third in the District and sixth in the Sectional. MIDDLE RIGHT: Sophomore John Hancock was consistently among the first five qualifiers. LEFT: With a time of 15:32, senior Ron Wolter places fourth in a dual meet with Waterloo. BASEBALL SCOREBOARD Won 4, Lost 14. Tie 1 SHS OP. Marengo 5 13 Steeleville 5 5 Chester 3 12 Anna-Jonesboro 11 4 Nashville 6 11 DuQuoin 2 12 Carlyle 7 11 Pinckneyville 3 4 Pinckneyville 5 22 Murphysboro 6 5 Okawville 4 2 Red Bud 5 11 Anna-Jonesboro 9 3 Nashville 6 8 DuQuoin 1 3 Carlyle 0 7 Murphysboro 6 7 Chester 2 3 Steeleville ’Called on darkness 6 9 28 CROSS COUNTRY SCOREBOARD DUALS SHS IS Waterloo 48 SHS 23 Mater Dei 36 SHS 15 Du Quoin 48 SHS 29 Carbondalc 26 SHS 26 Marissa 29 SHS 20 Chester 43 SHS 35 Carbondale 22 SHS 17 Nashville 46 SHS 42 O'Fallon 17 SHS 22 DuQuoin 31 TRIANGULARS SHS 38 Marissa 29 Free burg 59 SHS 20 Waterloo 55 Chester 65 INVITATIONALS Wesclin - SHS Fourth Highland St. Paul - SHS Third Waterloo - SHS Seventh Benton - SHS Seventh Southwest Egyptian Conference - SHS First District Meet - SHS Ninth ’Low Score Wins 29 Sparta Bulldogs Travel the Path to a 4-8 Record With a 4-8 conference record the Sparta Bulldogs placed sixth in the conference behind the league leaders, the Nashville Hornets. Overall Sparta was 8-18. The highlight of the season was upsetting Car- lyle at Carlyle, who had defeated the Bulldogs on their own court. Charles •’Chuck” Dandridge paced the team for the year averaging twenty points a game. He was assisted by Steve Risley, who was the leading rebounder, by Alvin Penny, who led in assists, and by Jim Brown, Ron Wolter, and junior David Tate, who was one of three players who played in all twenty-four games. RIGHT: As leading rebounder. Steve Risley scores two in a 62-68 loss against Anna. BELOW: VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM. KNEEL- ING: Assistant Coach. Gary Stull. Alvin Penny. Kevin Asbury. Jeff Bowlby. Chuck Dandridge. Head Coach. Marty Jacobus. STAND- ING: Jeff Smith, manager: Steve Risley. Jessie Monroe. Allen Baue. Mike Dill. Randy Maxwell, David Tate, Jim Brown, Ron Wolter. 30 LEFT: In a second 68-75 defeat against Anna Steve Risley was unable to hold off the Wildcat defense. RJGHT: Crash! Jim Brown and Jeff Bowlby clash in an attempt to steal the ball from a Chester Yellow Jacket. SHS won 66-50. VARSITY SCOREBOARD (Won 8 - Lost 18) SHS OP. MATER DEI HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Free burg 13 89 Mater Dei 71 82 Carlyle 61 78 Lewistown 81 61 Trico 42 41 Taylorville 64 80 Chester 66 50 Nashville 46 78 SPARTA MID-WINTER CLASSIC DuQuoin 63 57 Red Bud 69 80 Murphysboro 49 67 Venice 64 40 Pinckneyville 53 67 Waterloo 57 69 Anna-Jonesboro 68 75 Okawville 77 91 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Nashville 65 86 Chester 49 37 Aviston Central 62 77 Steeleville 55 74 Red Bud 69 80 Carlyle 51 49 Murphsboro 45 79 Pinckneyville 54 66 Anna-Jonesboro 62 68 DuQuoin 66 75 Chester 53 47 31 Okawville Wins the Thirteenth Midwinter Classic Two tournaments kept the Bulldogs busy during Christmas Vacation in December and during Janu- ary. In the Mater Dei tourney after a first round defeat SHS was eliminated in a semi-final of the consolation by Taylorville. Chuck Dandridge was selected for the All-Tournament second team. The thirteenth Annual Mid-Winter Classic held in Janu- ary was won by Okawville, who defeated Marissa. Freeburg was a third place winner over Red Bud. Sparta was edged by Waterloo for consolation. Again center Chuck Dandridge was an All-Tournament second team choice. RIGHT: With a ’’hula defense Allan Baue guards the guard Chuck Dandridge who averaged twenty points per game. BOTTOM: JUN- IOR VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM. FRONT ROW: Jeff Bowlby. Jeff Amos. Kevin Asbury. Brian Beattie. Bruce Kane. BACK ROW: Coach Gary Stull. Jerry Wilkerson. Steve Gasser. Allen Baue, Jesse Monroe. Rob McCree. Paul Peck. Andy Schorr. Manager. RIGHT: Senior. Jim Brown, aided by junior. Allan Baue. passes to a fellow teammate to try to set up an effective attack against the Wildcat defense. LEFT: Alvin Penny, although the shortest of the regular starters, makes up the difference with his jumping ability, which enabled him to shoot over his oppo- nents. JUNIOR VARSITY Won 7 -Lost 11� SHS OP. Frccburg 63 82 Carlyle 53 49 Trico 53 34 Chester 46 45 Nashville 52 54 DuQuion 57 69 Murphysboro 28 55 Pinckneyville 49 82 Anna-Jonesboro 59 54 J-V SCOREBOARD Okawville 53 58 Nashville 51 70 Aviston Central 35 57 Carlyle 58 77 Murphysboro 59 51 Pinckneyville 75 64 Anna-Jonesboro 59 61 DuQuion 59 74 Chester 41 64 SOPHOMORE SCOREBOARD (Won 4 - Lost 8) SHS OP. Pinckneyville 37 65 Nashville 61 62 Sieeleville 54 60 Carlyle 60 50 Murphysboro 41 71 Nashville 55 57 Waterloo 59 33 Pinckneyville 78 84 Trico 67 68 Okawville 54 34 Waterloo 57 54 Mater Dei 58 90 33 Sophomore Team Advances Steadily From 0-11 to 4-8 Last year the freshman team ended the year with a losing season, an ignominious 0-11 record. Under the direction of Coach Gary Stull, the young Bull- dogs ended with a 4-8 year. Even more promising was the showing of the 1977 freshman edition, who had a 5-8 season. The last half of the season showed the team improving steadily. Although they did not win every game, they displayed a good mental atti- tude and floor discipline. TOP: Juniors Jeff Bowlby (12) and Brian Beattie (22) exchange the ball as they learn the value of teamwork, a necessity for varsity ball. MIDDLE: All-Conference choice Chuck Dandridge was paired with Okawville Rockets No. 42 in 91-77 loss. BOTTOM: FRESH- MAN BASKETBALL TEAM. SEATED: Mark Kluemke. Jay Jeffers. Mark Sommer. Mike Huether. ROW 2: Robbie Huddleston. David Diefenbach, Jim Schobert. Kenny Monroe. Richie Williams. Jimmy Ledendecker. Keith Shecler. manager. BACK ROW: Coach Bruce Ator, Jeff Buritsch. David Washington. Kent Simmering. James Tate, Steve Henry. Mike Peck. Joe Deutschmann. Jim Rob- inson. 34 LEFT: Alvin Penny reveals that his athletic prowess is not restricted as he winds up for a basketball'' pass against Anna. RIGHT: Before every varsity game, the varsity cheerleaders did their best, but the team could not always produce winning results and ended with a regular season record of 8-18. BOT- TOM: Tonight, the basketball became a hot potato, which no one wanted to handle. The Bulldogs never did get the handle to the ball as they lost to A-J twice. 35 Losing Last Two Sparta Bulldogs' Playoff Hopes Fade Undefeated through the first five conference games, the Sparta Bulldogs' fortunes turned on a misty Friday night when they were defeated by a devilish Murphysboro team. Under the coaching of Gary Schopp, Sparta added another winning season making it five in a row. The games against Nashville and Carlyle were two of the best games played this year. In the Nashville game, both the Sparta offense and defense showed poise and determination to beat the Hornets 26-13 after being down at half-time 13-6. According to Coach Schopp, the game against Carlyle was probably one of the best played because there were only two penalties called and one turnover. He also added that both teams played extremely well, causing the game to be very exciting. The turning point of the season was against our arch rivals, the Chester Yellowjackets. The Jackets won the battle with a close 14-10 margin. With this loss, Sparta and Murphysboro were tied for the Southwest Egyptian Conference title! The two teams met on a gloomy night at Murphysboro with the Red Devils coming out on top 20-7. This was the first time since 1974 that a team other than Sparta represented the conference in the state playoffs. Foofball Scoreboard VARSITY (Won 6, Lost 3) SHS OP. Benton 0 20 Plnchneyville 8 0 Nashville 26 13 Anna 46 0 Carlyle 21 19 DuQuoin 14 0 Chester 0 14 Murphysboro 7 20 Freeburg 27 6 SOPHOMORE (Won 4. Lost 3. Tied 1) Dupo 8 6 Pinckneyville 28 6 Nashville 0 8 Anna 64 0 DuQuoin 8 0 Chester 6 • 26 Murphysboro 0 6 Mater Dei 19 19 FRESHMEN (Won 5. Lost 2) Pinckneyville 8 6 Nashville 14 0 Dupo 14 6 DuQuoin 16 0 Chester 14 20 Murphysboro 0 8 Mater Dei 34 14 36 ABOVE: Rex Kelley. All-Southern Illinois first team offensive running back, made his '76 debut in the Benton opener in which Spana lost 26-0. OPPOSITE PAGE: In a game with long-time rival Plnckneyville. Rex Kelly shows his versatility as he catches the ball, leaping between two Panther defenders in Sparta's 8-0 victory. (Photo by Southern Illinoisan) 37 All-SEC Choices Are Final Climax of 6-3 Season The Sparta Bulldogs, in trying for their third con- secutive Southwest Egyptian Conference champion- ship, could not quite clinch the title. Although they ended the season with a 6-3 record and a tie for sec- ond place in the conference, the season had several memorable moments: Tim Dickerson’s 101 yard pass interception for a touchdown against Anna Jonesboro: Kevin Asbury's fake punt run against DuQuoin for a touchdown: the performance of the defense, who held Pinckneyville scoreless; and Jim Phelps' kicking a 28 yard field goal in the third quarter against Car- lyle which brought the winning margin. Team sta- tistics showed the Outstanding Offensive Player and All-Conference running back Rex Kelly carrying the ball 192 times for 808 yards, averaging four yards a carry for the season. He was also the leading scorer with 10 touchdowns and one two-point conversion for 62 points. Jeff Bowlby was the leading pass receiver for the season. Adding a new dimension to the Bull- dogs offense was field goal and extra point kicker Jim Phelps, who was the third leading scorer. Scott Hunter, All-Conference linebacker, was the leading tackier and also shared the Most Valuable Player Award with All-Conference defensive back Kevin Asbury. TOP: All Conference linebacker and team captain, Scott Hunter, leads the mighty Bulldogs in what is to be 21-19 victory over Car- lyle. MIDDLE: Rex Kelly, gaining 96 yards in 22 carries, tries to prevent the outcome in an attempt to up-end a psyched-up Cheater team. BOTTOM: All Conference defensive back Tim Dickerson struggles in vain to keep playoff hopes alive as the Bulldogs go down to defeat 20-7 at the hands of Murphysboro. 38 - - — -- • iwn —n— nr— m r?i- a r v p -ifz: _ — • ¥ r fv i, I' k(- f i.X iJr« A JK _ZV • _t _ x VARSITY. FRONT ROW: A. J. Holcomb. Ed Lacey. Terry Buch, Jeff Bowlby, Toby Karsten, Robert Lewis. Mike Dill. Ken Kempfer. ROW 2: Coach Bruce Ator. Steve Joiner. Eric Huddleston, David Miller. Mike Stevenson, Jim Phelps. Kevin Asbury, John Bergfeld, Tim Dickerson, Coach Gary Schopp. ROW 3: Mike Colvis, Paul Uchtmann, Mark Baue, Brian Som- mers. Steve Hall. Stan Gegel, Bryan Fulton. Greg Valleroy. ROW 4: David Tate. Mark Meyerhoff. Alan Baue. Paul Peck, Richard Kell, Scott Hunter. Tom Diefenbach, Jeff Broshears. ROW 5: Chuck Dandridge. Joe Kaesberg. Gene Deutschmann. Greg Brown. Rex Kelly. David Morrison. Mark Presswood. ROW 1: Tim Dickerson. All-Conference defensive back, first team. All Southern Illinois second team defensive back; Kevin Asbury, All-Conference defensive back, second team; Rex Kelly. All-Conference back, second team. All Southern Illi- nois first team offensive running back; Mike Dill. All-Confer- ence team, first team. ROW 2: Scott Hunter. All-Conference linebacker, second team. All Southern Illinois first team defensive linebacker; Jeff Broshears. All-Conference tackle, second team; Steve Hall, A11-Conference guard, first team: Stan Gegel. All-Conference center, second team. All Southern Illinois special mention for center. 39 Freshman Team Tramples Foes in Winning Season The Freshman ream, getting their first taste of foot- ball as rookies, ended the season victorious, winning five and losing only two. The team’s coach, Mr. Bob Finley, stated, Being of neither great size nor speed, these boys have put forth an excellent effort to end the season with a winning record. The Sophomore football team, led by Coach Gary Stull, put together a 4-3-1 record. The record didn't show how good the team really was, is how Coach Stull described the season. Curtis Donaby was the leading rusher and scorer for the second year team with 173 carries for 1211 yards and 72 total points. TOP: Mark Meyerhoff (68) converges on Pinckneyville's Larry Lewis (30) in Sparta's 8-0 victory over the Panthers. (Photo by Southern Illi- noisan) BELOW: Rex Kelly makes a dashing run. attempting to evade Benton's Rangers in Sparta's opening game, a 22-0 defeat to their South Seven opponent. 40 FRESHMAN TEAM. FRONT ROW: Coach Bob Finley, Delbert Renner. Jimmie Firestone. Jim Kleinschmidt. Kenny Phelps. John Wasson. Mark Sommer. Ken Bouas. Kevin Welch. Jimmy Morgan. ROW 2: Jim Robison. Rick Mines. Mark Reimer, Keith Hodges. Steve Baue, Jay Jeffers, Jim Preston, Scott McNulty. Glen Williams. Mark Klumpke. ROW 3: Bill Hawley. Don McMurtrey. Mike Gordon, Kenny Hall. Richie Williams. Ken Monroe. Greg Cavalier. Keith Sheeler, Jeff Jackson. BACK ROW: Robert Reiner. David Kuncl. Steve Henry. Mike Peck. James Tate. Jeff Buritsch. Rob Cluck. Dean Linders. Joe Deutch- mann. Mike Huether. SOPHOMORE TEAM. FRONT ROW Mark McIntyre. Manager. Tom Sutterer. Cunis Conaby. Tim Lloyd. Jeff Amos, Scott Hawkins. David Kleinschmidt. Jeff Beckley. Coach Gary Stull. ROW 2: Carl Wall. Mark Outten, Gary Sla- vere. Mark Zollner, Rob McCree. Jeff Asbury. Larry Wallace. Mike Dettman. BACK ROW: Rob Kelley. Paul Peck. Mike Henry. Jim Gibson. Harold Gibson. John Madison. Neil Warren. Jerry Maurer. BOTTOM LEFT: Quanerback Chuck Dandridge contemplates a play with the coaches in the crucial game against Chester which ended in a 14-10 Homecoming defeat. BOTTOM RIGHT: All Conference Rex Kelly. (32) with the help of Tim Dickerson, tries to elude a Carlyle tackier in the Bulldogs 21-19 win over the Indians. 41 Cheerleaders Now Marshall New Super Squad Status Between practicing during lunch hour or nights after school and cutting out spirit buttons, cheer- leaders experience a life of sore muscles and sore fingers. Even in rain they cheer, yearning for a vic- tory just as the players. Supporting their team is only one of their jobs. Rousing the crowd and creating school spirit remains as the first and foremost duty accomplished by creative floor cheers, fresh side- lines, and the spirit stick, a red, white, and blue piece of wood awarded to the class with the most spirit at a pep assembly. The cheerleaders acquire many of the innovating cheers at summer cheerlead- ing camp at Marshall, Missouri, where they received four superior ribbons, two excellent rib- bons, and a Super Squad certificate. Selling candles and Bulldog belt buckles, they raised money to pur- chase new pon poms, used especially in the school song. TOP: Debbie Patterson, football mascot. BOTTOM LEFT: Mis. Elizabeth Reynolds advisor. BOTTOM RIGHT: JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS. FRONT: Jo PUlers. ROW 2: Sherry Anderson. Vicki Crain. Laurie Patterson. TOP ROW: Nancy Veath. Robin Delre. Pam Chandler. 42 JL • - - ' . -rr- Vi. ' - - ERCSJBsRj -r ,- - ' i. it .. i r „ • T - . V ’,. ■� K «:' V • • . , ' -« . - yf 43 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS. CENTER ROW (Top to Bottom): Lynn Dettman, Martha Watson, Julie Becker. Mindy Eggemeyer, Renee Preston. LEFT: Glenda West. RIGHT: LuAnn Florreich. Heaven Descends on a Starry Night Tunneling their way to heaven, Juniors and Seniors found a Stairway to Heaven on the dance floor of the 1976 Prom. A bevy of waiters and waitresses served refreshments while the band Yosemite filled the air with melodious music. The celestial evening continued at the Lions' Club where Games played rock music. Just as the previous eve- ning began with a banquet, the next morn- ing ended with breakfast. TOP: Vem Antry and Dana Koenegsteln learn ihai. along with the prestige of being known as a waiter and waitress, tedious work is also involved. RIGHT: WAIT- ERS AND WAITRESSES. TOP TO BOTTOM: Laura Smith and Greg Valleroy, Martha Watson and Allen Baue, Dana Koenegstein and Mike Colvis, Patti McDonald and Blake Linders. Melanie Willis and Brian Sommers, Glenda West and John Huss, Renee Preston and Bobby O'Rear. 44 LEFT: During the formal dance. Theresa Usenby relaxes from school work by letting loose. BELOW: Prom brings together both generations as symbolized in the differing dancing styles of Gary Hanna and Candy Kirby and Mr. and Mrs. Buzz Bradley. LEFT: Waitress Lynda Kohne expresses a request for more punch from Karen Sanders and Dana Koenegstein to keep with the demand from their guests. 45 Pea-Sized Problem Perplexes Princess Ladies in waiting, knights in shining armor, and princesses filled the stage in the all-school musical comedy, ’’Once Upon a Mattress” directed by Mr. William T. Kirksey. When the curtains were drawn and lights went up, the minstrel told the story of Queen Agravain, who is determined that her son, Prince Dauntless the Drab, will marry only into a royal family. The catch is no one can marry until the Prince does, and there seems to be no one good enough in the entire kingdom for the queen's son until Sir Harry ventures out into the swampland to bring back Winnifred the Woebegone, who wants a husband bad enough to swim the moat for him. Win- nifred, naturally, isn't good enough, according to the queen. But as legend had it, when the mouse devoured the hawk, the queen would no longer be in charge. Instead King Sextimus the Silent would, which is exactly what happened when the prince put his mother in her place. The brightly colored cos- tumes and set construction along with orchestra, directed for the first time by Mr. Chris Rigdon, made this play unique and unforgettable for the audiences that came on three consecutive nights in November. 46 TOP: Princess Winnifred (Julie Holloway) tells the ladies in waiting (Sherry Welch, Debbie Patterson, and Lea Ann Wiley) in songs how she longs for the swamps of home. LEFT: Before leaving on a quest for a real princess. Sir Harry (Mike Steen) shares a kiss with Lady Larkin (Debbi Mathis). OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: Queen Agravain (Judy McDonald) complains to the Wizard (Ed Lacey) about her aching back. BOTTOM LEFT: Engaging in his favorite pastime. King Sextimus (Chester Davis) chases the kitchen wench (Linda Kronable). BOTTOM RIGHT: Awaiting the outcome of the contest for a real princess are King Sextimus. Queen Agravain. and their court (Gordon Sieberg, David Miller. Bobby O'Rear, and Linda Kronable). 47 RIGHT: Although the weather reached the freezing level during Home- coming week, this didn't stop Senior sponsor Miss Dora Spinney as she cuts napkins. BELOW: In anticipation for a dream weekend, the Seniors weave a second place float. RIGHT: Tammy Veath goes through the monotonous task of stuffing chicken wire for the Senior float. 48 £ Dreamin' Victory Weavin' Dreams All two weeks’ effort was now to be displayed for all to see - peers and adults alike. The late night hours, and many free periods, all combined in the production of class and club floats. Pride and pres- tige were now laid on the line. After the suspenseful build-up of the parade based on Dream Weaver, classes convened in the boys’ gym to await the cli- max - announcement of float winners. In a bitter contest, Juniors remained on top. Seniors took sec- ond . Upstart Freshmen received third, and the Soph- omores received fourth. In the club division, VICA kept the first place title they won last year; and FFA took second. TOP: Although the inexperienced Freshmen finished fourth In their first attempt in float making, their class float is completed first. BOTTOM: in a late Thursday night gathering. Priscilla Thames. Janie Becker, and Jill Cashman combine forces to complete the Senior float. 49 RIGHT: In a Saturday night tea. teachers and alumni reminisce old times through talk, newspapers, and yearbooks. TOP: In an announcement made by emcees Mike Steen and Julie Hollo- way. Mr. Kirksey is named “Teacher of the Year” in a new addition to the Homecoming format. RIGHT: Seniors Mary Nordmann and Jeff Aitken share the emcee duties as they announce winners at the Beauty and Beast coronation Friday evening. 50 Beauty and Beasts Stage a Comedy As the beauty strolled graciously onto the stage, her beast, hairy and loathsome, groped clumsily behind her. No scene from a broadway play, the beauty and beast contest, held for the first time this year, added a sparkle to the Homecoming week. The winner was the couple who collected the most money. Another innovative idea was the Teacher of the Year award the recipient selected by the student body. Besides sponsoring these novel events, the stu- dent senate made special efforts for the alumni to come home for a true Homecoming which included an alumni tea and special invitation to the formal dance and coronation. LEFT: In a stage coronation, beasts Joe Romano and Calvin McCree become crowd pleasers as they display original outfits. BELOW: The Beauty and Beast Winners. CENTER: King Jim Phelps and Queen Janie Becker. BACK ROW: LuAnn Florreich and Calvin McCree, third runner-up; Judy McDonald and Joe Romano, first runner-up; Mike Steen and Kim Loethen. second runner-up. 51 LEFT: Janie Becker. Queen Candidate and Chuck Dandridge. King Candi- date. TOP: LuAnn Florreich, Home- coming Queen and Tom Diefenbach, King. RIGHT: Lynn Dettman, Queen Candi- date and Jeff Aitken. King Candidate. BOTTOM CENTER: Judy McDonald. Queen Candidate and Joe Romano. King Candidate. Queen Dreams a Fantasy Come True After many years, the Tradi- tional Homecoming Queen has found her King. In this day of ERA, Sparta High was liberated in the Bicentennial year with the addition of a Homecoming King. At the formal dance, everyone awaited the arrival of the Home- coming court, selected by their classmates. As retiring queen Vicki Baue and the court made their way to the stage, the high- light of the evening, the announcement of the new king and queen, was only moments away. Emcees Julie Holloway and Mike Steen proclaimed the new king Tom Diefenback and the queen LuAnn Florreich. The announcement was followed by the traditional queen's dance to the music Color My World. As the tension and excitement of the evening wore away, the 1976 Homecoming faded into memo- ries. LEFT: Junior Attendants Cary Forcum and Kevin Asbury. RIGHT TOP: Sophomore Attendants Jo Ellen Pillets and Gary Sla- vens. BOTTOM RIGHT: Freshman Attend- ants Martha Uchtmann and Mike Peck. 53 Mix-N-Match Hex Zaps Jackets Wear stripes and plaids and oranges and blacks, and let's keep Chester off our backs. This feeling of spirit overpowered the student body on Hex Day and Mix 'N Match Day during the Homecoming fes- tivities. On Hex Day, the students wore orange and black in order to put a hex on Chester and, there- fore, cause them to lose the Homecoming game. On Mix 'N Match Day students wore clothes that didn't match. During Homecoming week, Monday was Double Day. Students picked partners and they dressed alike. Tuesday was Hex Day and Mix 'N Match Day was Wednesday. On Thursday, Dream Day, students dressed up like the person whom they always wanted to be. TOP: I got dressed all by myself! Sandy Prest, Melanie Green. Jo Ellen Hamilton, and Laurie Fink demonstrate their newly acquired talent on Pep Club's Mix-n-Match day during Homecoming week. BOTTOM LEFT: It looks as if Randy Herndon got dressed in the dark this morning, but he is really just another mixed up person on Mix- n-Match day during Homecoming week. BOTTOM RIGHT: From the Orient comes the fantasy of Debbie Mathis, who chose to be a bit mysterious. 54 I i «■« h ( a m.. 4 BELOW: Raggedy Ann and Andy’ No. Dana Bleem and Mary Wittenbrlnk dressed up on Double Day. the first day of Homecoming Week activities. RIGHT: Laurie Fink dreamed of Chris Even as she dressed up like a tennis pro on Dress-Up Day. RIGHT: Dana Koenegstein. Jim Dehn. Charles Skinner, and Randy Herndon learned the skill of art- fully creating uncoordinated clothes on Mix-n-Match day. 55 Vocational Study Takes a Home A new addition to the educational process of Sparta High was the vocational building located in the southwest part of town. Formerly, these classes were held at the high school, limiting the capacity of the classrooms. With the transfer of the courses to the new building, more classes were added and stu- dent enrollment was increased. These classes included: welding, wood, cabinet and mill wood, drafting, small engines, Auto Mechanics I and II, metal, electricity, heavy equipment, and machine shop. To commute to and from the school, busses transported students each day at the beginning and end of each hour. TOP: Eric Huddleston end Dwayne Prest get hands on training In auto mechanics class. BOTTOM: Mr. Russell Debose takes time out of his hectic day to explain the proper usage of the woodshop tools to Toby Karsten. 56 LEFT: Trying to break a weld done by a fellow student. Ray McConachie is forced to call on all his mortal powers. BELOW: Helping to restore pan of the past. Bruce Kane undenakes the task of repairing an old car in auto mechanics class. LEFT: Toby Karsten prepares to do his assignment in one of the ••hottest classes in school, welding. 57 Home Ec Qtages Romper Room For two weeks, the home economics rooms were filled with curious, wide-eyed four year olds and their teachers, students of child care and Home Eco- nomics I classes. In this child care lab, students were responsible for providing activities for the youngsters in the fields of recreation, education, field trips, and nutritious snacks. In the mini course, food service, students helped cater at the high school open house during National Education Week and also at the teachers' Christmas luncheon. Another mini course, alterations and profitable sewing, centered on students with advanced clothing skills. Activities throughout the quarter in this class included sewing the JV cheerleading outfits and altering clothes for teachers. Other classes in the home economics field refinished furniture, toured Sparta Hospital's mater- nity ward, and researched for a project on wardrobe planning. TOP: Can Infants have a rap session? Apparently these kids did as Rhcutda Hatrldge and Debbie Barnes guided the conversation In child care classes. RIGHT: Mrs. Nancy Tammen assists Karen Schmittling in altering a coat, which was brought to the class for that purpose. SB LEFT: Doc Sparta High have their own fashion model? It appears so as Mrs. Shirley McGuire allows Pam Self to alter her clothes. BELOW: The sewing and alterations class had a variety of unusual tasks. Pam Self tests her own skill in the different areas as she sews on a winter coat. LEFT: Kids can do the cutest things! One child learned from Cindy Gentry that one picture is worth a thousand words. 59 TOP: Learning to translate from Latin to English helps Amy Willis and Lisa Sannemann learn the disciplines of both lan- guages. BOTTOM: Richard Kell and Allen Baue are often asked to explain their translations from the blackboard. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: Students translate HISTOIRE D'UNE REVANCHE. MIDDLE: Repetition is an important way to learn a foreign language like French. Miss Jan Kaitschuk leads the class in reading the lesson aloud. BOTTOM: Repetez. s il vous plait. Students learn the French accent together. 60 Foreign Languages Discipline Minds Like a teacher with his stiff paddle, a foreign lan- guage requires concentration which disciplines the mind. This year's Latin and French classes applied this concentration to translating and communicat- ing. Although student enrollment has steadily decreased throughout the years, this lack of interest doesn't hold true for Sparta High alone. The lan- guage programs nationally are sliding downward in enrollment. Perhaps this decline is due to lack of interest or maybe this lack of interest is centered around the amount of work. Although fluently using a new language does call for determination, it serves as a tool to communicate and expand knowledge of other cultures. 61 Achievement Is More Than Dreaming TOP LEFT: Sheryl Sirpless and Stan Cegel received National Merit Utters of Commendation. TOP RIGHT: JUNIOR AWARD WINNERS. FRONT ROW: Lynn Dettman. Biology. American History; Theresa Lisenby, Shorthand I, Typing II: Teresa Cole, American History; Pam Antonellis, Sociology. ROW 2: LuAnn Floneich, Latin I, Advanced Biology, American History: Randy Maxwell, Junior Math. BOTTOM: LATIN HONOR SOCIETY. FRONT ROW: Marsha Pahlman, Barb Heck, Lynda Kohne, Theresa Lisenby, Kris Gilbert. Teresa Cole, Patti McDonald. ROW 2: Brian Sommers. Linda Wilson, Kelly Wilson, Sherry Welch, Mary Jo Hargis. Martha Watson. JoAnn Uav- itt, Uisa Asselmeier. ROW 3: Lynn Dettman, Joe Romano. David Miller. Judy McDonald, Julie Holloway. Debbie Finley, Janie Becker. Scott Maurer. 62 Learning by Doing We Done Did It No matter where one goes he will find those who are successful and those who are unsuccessful; those who are achievers and those who are non-achievers. Sparta High is no different from any other place. We, too, have the successful achievers. These are the people who prove school can be worthwhile to those who exert the effort. Everyone has the capacity for success, but the achievers are those who persevere in their goals and their effort is rewarded with due recognition. TOP: MATH FIELD DAY TEAM. FRONT ROW: Randy Maxwell. Terry Birchler. Stan Gegel. ROW 2: Patti McDonald. Richard Kell. Linda Dunker. Scott Maurer. Mary Jo Hargis. ROW 3: Christy Hargis. Laura Fiene. Warren Schlimme, Joni Stork. Barb Kisro. MIDDLE TOP. JUN- IOR AWARD WINNERS. FRONT ROW: Joe Romano. American History; Judy McDonald. American History: David Miller. American History. ROW 2: Julie Holloway. Speech. American History. Mike Steen. Speech. MIDDLE: SOPHOMORE AWARD WINNERS. FRONT ROW: Mary Jo Hargis. Sophomore Math; Sheila Katty. French II. ROW 2: Steve Walls. Industrial Arts: Linda Dunker. Biology. BOTTOM LEFT: FRESHMAN AWARD WINNERS. FRONT ROW: Christy Hargis, Fresh- man Grammar: Laura Fiene. Physical Science; Stephanie Stevenson, Band Award. ROW 2: Jerry Wilkerson, Service Award; Stacey Glenn. Freshman Literature; Joni Stork. Freshman Math. 63 TOP LEFT: Julie Holloway, DAR Good Citizenship Award. TOP RIGHT: SENIOR 5.0 AVERAGES. Joe Romano. Judy McDonald. Sheryl Sirpless. MIDDLE: QUILL AND SCROLL. FRONT ROW: Leisa Assel- meier. Teresa Cole,'LuAnn Florreich. Lynda Kohne. Patty Appel. Debbi Mathis. BACK ROW: Steve Hall. Scott Maurer. Cindy Eggemeyer. Sherry Hawthorne. Lea Ann Wiley. Kim Wall. BOTTOM RIGHT: FFA DELEGATES TO KANSAS CITY FFA CONVENTION, Mr. Ron Mann, advisor: Todd Moore, Kent Bums. Dwayne Prest. 64 Quill and Qcroll Name Journalists Quill and Scroll writes on and its members help to publish the BULLDOG, the BULLDOG BARKER, and the DISTRICT MONITOR. Sparta High has 15 members, three former members and twelve new initiates, in this international honorary society for high school journalists. These students qualified by being a junior or senior, in the upper third of their class, having done superior work in journal- ism, and being recommended by the advisors of the publications. TOP: JUNIOR 5.0 AVERAGES. FRONT ROW: Patti McDonald, Sheila Katty, Lynda Kohne. Pam McFadden. BACK ROW: Scott Maurer. Linda Dunker. Kevin Asbury, Mary Jo Hargis. MID- DLE: SOPHOMORE 5.0 AVERAGES. FRONT ROW: Stacey Glenn. Warren Schlimme. John Carroll. Kristie Hargis. BACK ROW: Laura Fiene, Valerie Green. Mary Leemon. BOTTOM: QUILL AND SCROLL. Marsha Pahlman. Theresa Lisenby. Julie Holloway. 65 Outstanding Seniors Chosen by Faculty Chosen by a secret vote of the faculty, four- teen seniors were selected as outstanding in one or more areas of school life - attitude, cit- izenship, athletics, activities, scholarship. Led by top vote-getter Julie Holloway, these seniors represent those who seem to have received the most from their high school career because they have given the most in class, in athletic competition, in attitude, in dependa- bility. These, like all seniors, are potential leaders of tomorrow. TOP LEFT: JANIE BECKER . . . Senior Class President, Homecoming Queen Candi- date. TOP RIGHT: JEFF AITKEN . . . FTA President, Natural Joy, National Honor Society. MIDDLE: LuANN FLORREICH . . . Cheerleader, Homecoming Queen, National Honor Society. BOTTOM RIGHT: TERESA COLE . . . Advanced Grammar Award, Annual Staff, National Honor Society, Latin Honor Society. 66 JULIE HOLLOWAY . . . Stu- dent Senate Vice-President. National Honor Society, Annual Staff, DAR Award. CHUCK DANDRIDGE . . . Band President, Basketball, Home- coming King Candidate. JUDY MCDONALD . . . National Honor Society, Once Upon a Mattress, Natural Joy, Illinois State Scholar. 67 Are You Kidding Me! I Feel Very Honored I was shocked. It was the first time I have ever been totally speechless. I didn't think I would ever be chosen for any honor like this. I was so happy that I went straight home to tell my parents, and they were ecstatic . . . Teresa Cole When I was first told that I was an outstanding senior at Sparta this year, I almost collapsed from surprise. Any- way, I felt this was an immense honor, one that I’ll remember for the rest of my life . . . Leisa Asselmeier It was a great honor when I found out that I was chosen as an outstanding senior, especially when there are so many outstanding students in my class. To be named as one certainly brings a highlight to my senior year . . . LuAnn Florreich TOP LEFT: LEA ANN WILEY . . . Bulldog Barker Editor, National Honor Society, Student Senate. TOP RIGHT: THERESA LISENBY . . . Annual Staff Edi- tor, FBLA President, Business Awards. MIDDLE: LYNN DETTMAN . . . Cheerleader, Student Senate, Homecoming Attendant. BOTTOM RIGHT: MARSHA PAHLMAN . . . Annual Staff Editor, National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll. 68 LEFT: LEISA ASSELMEIER . . . Band. National Honor Society, Altitude. BOTTOM LEFT: JOE ROMANO . . . National Honor Society. Student Senate, Band. TOP RIGHT: SHERRY WELCH . . . Natural Joy, Most Talented, BULL- DOG BARKER Copy Editor. BOTTOM RIGHT: Jeff Aitken is not only outstanding in school, but also in his determination to make the Senior float the best yet. 69 Leisa Asselmeier Mary Barber Janie Becker Dana Bleem Teresa Cole Lynn Denman Debbie Finley Stan Gegel National Honor Society Kris Gilbert John Hallock Janet Linden Carolyn Pool Sue Veath Mary Watson Theresa Lisenby Sherry Welch Randy Maxwell Robert Wilson 70 Spring Initiation Inducts Scholars Eighteen seniors and nine juniors were selected by a secret vote of the faculty in February to be inducted into the National Honor Society in night time ceremony in the spring. To be eligible aca- demically, a student must have a 4.25 average. Then he is ranked on the qualities of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. TOP: NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. FRONT ROW: Lea Ann Wiley. Julie Holloway. Judy McDonald. Marsha Pahlman. BACK ROW: Mr. William FInaley. advisor: LuAnn Florreich. Jeff Aitken, Lucy Abell. Joe Romano. Kevin Asbury Sheila Huether Joann Leavitt Linda Dunker Sheila Katty Scott Maurer Barbara Heck Lynda Kohne Patti McDonald 71 FRONT ROW: Randy Maxwell and Marsha Pahlman. Most Studious. ROW 2: Tom Diefenbach and Judy McDonald. Most Attractive; Chuck Dandridge, Most Athletic. ROW 3; Joe Romano and Julie Holloway. Most Likely to Succeed; Dana Bleem. Most Athletic. Wow! They 've Got Personality How does one measure personality? The seniors were asked to vote for their fellow classmates whom they considered to be most representative of certain personality traits such as most studious, most attrac- tive, and most athletic. Even though there are many types of personality theories, from the body type to introvert-extrovert, that expand on personality traits, Sparta High has come up with its own highly unscien- tific approach. We explain the body type theory by choosing a pair of most athletic seniors, and the introvert theory by choosing a shyest couple. Since our personality poll is not scientific, it is hardly objective and there may be disagreement with the choices. There was certainly a lack of interest in such an election since less than one half of the Senior Class voted. This traditional group may become extinct along with the dinosaur. The seniors may have told the annual staff that this is the last group. After all, we all have a personality. FRONT ROW: Teresa Cole and Jerry Meyer. Shyest: Joe Romano, Best Catch. ROW 2: Judy McDonald. Best Catch: Ed Lacey and Sherry Welch. Most Talented. ROW 3: LuAnn Florreich and Jeff Altken. Friendliest. 73 People. People who need people are the luckiest people in the world. Indeed, people at Sparta High are very lucky. With a capable faculty and firm guidance and authority, students have the opportu- nity to fill their minds with knowledge and find the answers to many unanswered questions. Yes, we have people who need people; but most important we have peo- ple to meet the needs of others. ii MR. OUTTEN MRS. FIELDING MRS. MORRIS 76 Whether Weather Is an Act of God Although this year's snowfall allowed fun in the snowdrifts for the students, the school board didn’t appreciate the white fluffy precipitation quite as much as the student body and faculty. Dismissing early twice, school was forced by this abnormal weather to be cancelled eight days in three weeks. The school board's dilemma came with the fifth snow day. After Easter Vacation was used, the last snow day had to be called an Act of God day. Besides playing in the snow, the administration sponsored an open house at the high school for American National Education Week. Parents of the students were invited to attend their child’s classes and maintain a sched- ule similar to the student's. TOP: Weather didn’t hamper all school-related activities as these students get in on the fun of a noon-hour energy release. BOTTOM: During National Education Week. David Miller dis- plays his best behavior in order to give parents and observers a ’■good' impression. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: DISTRICT 140 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS. SITTING: Glenn Bollinger. John Wright. Jerome Prest, Loren Eddleman. STANDING: Larry Leek. Bill Beckley. Harold Wilkerson. Tom Welch. LEFT: Patty Appel, student office worker: Sue Holgrafe. office secre- tary. RIGHT: Mr. Antonio Romano, principal. Mr. Donald Outten. assistant principal. Mrs. Lucille Fielding, office sec- retary. Mrs. Alice Morris, guidance secretary. 77 MS. BRUNS L- MRS. CANFIELD MS. DEATON MR. DEBOSE MR. ATOR MRS. BARBER MR. BOCK MR. BRADLEY 78 I'm Not Always the Best Student When does one gauge the age that growth in edu- cation stops? Does it just suddenly cease? Does it ever? Apparently not. Teachers realize this when in class one of their students shows them up. How do they handle the situation? Many could be angered and offended. But, more than not, the teacher will sit back in his seat and an ironic smile brightens his face as he realizes today he wasn’t the smartest stu- dent. BRUCE ATOR - Physical Education - Assistant Varsity Football Coach. Freshman Basketball Coach. BRENDA BARBER - General Biology. Advanced Biology - Science Club. Senior Class. She loves peanuts in the shell and oil painting. TOM BOCK - Psychology. Current Events. Geography. Independ- ent Study in Social Studies - Student Senate. He combines slot machines and sunbathing into interesting vacations. CLARENCE ••BUZZ” BRADLEY - Drivers Ed - Safety Club. Cross Country, and Track Coach. His pastime is fishing and dances to Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman. MARILYN BRUNS - General Math. Algebra II. HI - Sophomore Class. She's often seen in her TR 7 going to Daytona Beach. NORALYN CANFIELD - Comprehensive Study - Junior Class. She enjoys her family, reading, and playing bridge. MIKE CUNDIFF - Machine Shop. Cabinet Making, and Heavy Equipment. PAT DAHL - An 1. II. Ill - Junior Class. Jasmine, avocados, and New Orleans are her favorites. PEGGY DEATON - Physical Education - GAA. Volleyball. Softball Coach. Fencing, chicken and dumplings, and roses make her par- ticularly happy. RUSSELL DEBOSE - Welding. Drafting. GARY EBERS - Algebra I, Trigonometry Analytic Geometry. When Mr. Ebers isn’t indulging in his favorite food, spaghetti, he enjoys hunting and pinochle. JOHN ELMS - World History. U.S. Govt.. Reading Tech.. Dev. Reading. He is entenained by David Frye, reading, and Adams Chronicles. TOP: Nancy Tam me ns supervises child care, one of the new courses in the home economics department. BOTTOM: In a new building that houses all the vocational programs. Mr. Russ Debosc leaches welding and drafting. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: Sportsman- ship is one of coach Many Jacobus objectives as head of the bas- ketball program. 79 MR. KIRKSEY MRS. KNOP MRS. KOHNE MRS. LEWIS MS. KAITSCHUK MR. FINLEY MR. FINLEY i MRS. LINDERS • 1LN 'iim MR. JACOBUS MR. OUTTEN MR. CERLACH MRS. FRAZIER 80 To Teach Is To Learn Twice After four or more years of college, our teach- ers are prepared to bestow their store of knowledge on others. However, they seem to find that, as they teach others, they, too, learn. Learning and teaching are intertwined and provide the growth which keeps life flowing. Yes, we never stop learning and eventually, sooner than we think, the process multiplies and we learn not once, but many times. WILLIAM FINLEY - Algebra I - National Honor Society. Besides gardening, he likes reading the Bible and watching The Wal- tons. •• PAUL FINLEY - American History. World History - Social Studies Department Chairman, assistant track coach. With Paydays and Dentine, he drives to the nearest sports event in his Oldsmobile Cutlass. BETTY FRAZIER - Substitute in freshman grammar and advanced grammar. Old movies, cooking, and kids keep her busy. STEVEN GERLACH - Chemistry, physics, physical science. Asian. African, and Middle East History. He likes to sit down before a great big pizza to watch his favorite John Wayne movie. MARTY JACOBUS - Health. Physical Science. Science Depart- ment Chairman - Head Basketball and Baseball Coach. Besides working on his farm, he loves basset hounds and Sixty Minutes. JANICE KAITSCHUK - French I. II. Written Communications. The Novel - French Club. Reading and listening to the Chicago Symphony could keep her happy for hours. WILLIAM KIRKSEY - Speech. Public Speaking. Mass Media. Individualized Reading. English Literature - Speech Club. If he can’t visit Minnesota, he’s content just to sit and watch T. V. NANCY KNOP - Accounting 1. II. Vocational Typing II. Per- sonal Typing - FBLA. Just a few of her favorites are Switzer- land. Chevrolets. and Steve McQueen. KAREN KOHNE - Shorthand I. II. Office Practice - FBLA. She’s an expert seamstress who enjoys refinishing furniture and visit- ing Hawaii. BETSY LEWIS - Modem Composition. Practical English. Cre- ative Writing. Journalism. American Literature. Literature of Action - BULLDOG BARKER. DISTRICT MONITOR. Her Happy Days are spent in Colorado or playing pinochle. LISA LINDERS - Biology. Physical Science - Basketball. Track. You can often sec her in her Jaguar Roadster, playing with her boxer, or putting on the greens. WILLIAM OUTTEN - Drafting. Machine Shop. Auto Mechan- ics. Basic Metal. Basic Electricity, Heavy Equipment - VICA. TOP: At a little Christmas get-together one seventh hour. Mrs. Lisa Linders introduced Mandy and Zeke. BOTTOM: FTA members Dana Blcem and Brenda Throgmorton chat with Mrs. Karen Kohne at the faculty coffee. OPPOSITE PAGE. LEFT: Sometimes FFA’s donkey basketball game was a little wild. 81 MRS. REDPATH MRS. REYNOLDS MR. MANN 1 1 MRS. MEYER MRS. PATTERSON ♦tv' ' MRS. McGUIRE MR. SIMPSON MISS SPINNEY 82 In Nine Months the Pain Ceases A grueling, painful nine months are up. Teach- ers, too, succumbed to the suspense, anticipa- tion, worry, and anxiety. They were waiting for the nine month delivery - summer. On June 3, this bundle of joy arrived. School was dismissed for three months of glorious sunshine. The final month was almost unbearable as teachers antici- pated the moment of dismissal just as much as students did. SHIRLEY MCGUIRE - Vocational Typing I, Data Processing. Marketing, Management, Personal Typing. 'I should have been bom rich instead of beautiful. RON MANN - Electricity. Animal Science. Agricultural Sci- ence. Agricultural Mechanics. Special Education, Gardening and Crop Science - FFA. After working on his farm, he enjoys coming home to a good steak and Erica Lynn. PAM MEYER - Bachelor Foods. Bachelor Living, Food Service. Child Care and Guidance, Family Living. Housing and Home Furnishing, Foods and Nutrition. Clothing - FHA-HERO, Fresh- man Class. In summer it s gardening and fishing that she likes; in winter watching a roaring fire in her fireplace. • ALICE PATTERSON - General Math. Geometry. Math V. She is a fisherman at heart who loves ’ The Sound of Music” and symphony concerts. MARY ALICE REDPATH - Freshman Grammar. Advanced Grammar - Language Arts Department Chairman. She is the lady who enjoys people. English, and teaching. ELIZABETH REYNOLDS - Physical Education - Cheerleaders. Pep Club. After she recovers from a Big Mac attack, she likes to sew. CHRIS RIGDON - Band Director. Music Appreciation. Natural Joy. Chorus. He d like to have one jamming session with the Beatles. GARY SCHOPP - Physical Education. Drivers Education - Head Football Coach. Athletic Director. Inspired by LOMBARDI, this coach plays golf and loves lasagna. ED SIMPSON - Latin I. II. Mythology. Greek and Roman Liter- ature. Written Communications - Yearbook. He likes Las Vegas. Barbra Streisand, and books. DORA SPINNEY - American History. Philosophy. Sociology - Senior Class. She spends time working to have the George Rog- ers Clark Trail added to the National Scenic Trails System. GARY STEPHENS - Consumer Education. Typing I, Business Law. Orientation to Marketing and Management - Senior Class. Since he’s about to tie the knot, he knows that ’’Love Will Keep us Together. ’ RONALD STEPHENSON - Work Program - Vocational Depart- ment Chairman. Listening to Fred Waring or watching Kathryn Hepburn is a pleasure. TOP: As one of Sparta High’s two teaching couples. Mr. and Mrs. James Tammen enjoy the FTA tea. BOTTOM: The gap of administration and teaching is bridged as Mr. and Mrs. Loren Eddleman discuss events with Mrs. Karen Kohne and Mrs. Min- nie Temple at the Homecoming alumni tea. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: Mr. Ron Stephenson enjoys Prom, the last social event of the school year. 83 MR. WEISER MR. WILSON MISS VAUGHN MS. VALLO MR. WASSON MR. STULL MR. TAMMEN MR. VIEIRA MRS. HEITMAN I Keep Teachin' Learn 'em Well I've tried and tried and tried again! Why won’t these kids learn.” This is a common thought of teachers as they pull their hair out try- ing to come up with ideas to get the subject across. But teachers always keep in mind that the beauty of learning comes from the an of teach- ing. This is their one consolation as students tromp into the room commenting on their home- work. We done good last night.” GARY STULL - Physical Education, Driver’s Education - Soph- omore Football and Sophomore. Junior - Varsity Basketball Coach. He hurries home in his Arrow to see his favorite flower, his wife. JIM TAMMEN - Oral Communication. Theater Arts, Debate - Speech Club. NANCY TAMMEN - Food Service, Home Economics I. Altera- tions and Profitable Sewing - FHA-HERO. She spends spare time sewing a new wardrobe for trips to Big Sandy Lake. Min- nesota . FRAN VALLO - Guidance Counselor. She adores munching Fan- nie May candy while reading a good book. HULDAH VAUGHN - Freshman Literature. Written Communi- cations - FT A. ALLEN VIEIRA - Special Education - Chess Club. Freshman Class. He plans to visit Rio de Janeiro. WILLIAM WASSON - Building Trades - VICA. Tops with him are the Rio Grande Valley, fishing, and John Wayne. RAY WEISER - Guidance Counselor. Beginning Metals - Junior Class. He likes to spend his time fishing, gardening, and camping. JERRY WILSON - Librarian - Junior Class. CARLA HEITMAN - Vocational Secretary. TOP: Under the direction of Mrs. Nancy Tammen and Mrs. Pam Meyer, the FHA-HERO’s enjoyed a hot dog roast with FFA at the beginning of the school year. BOTTOM: The Prom found Mr. and Mrs. Gary Schopp enjoying the music of Yosemite. OPPOSITE PAGE. BOTTOM LEFT: Proms are romantic. Mr. Gary Stephens and his date Debbie Wolter will soon become Mr. and Mrs. 85 T'was Four Years Among Friends Yes, it's true that on a clear day one can see for- ever; but for the Senior class, good memories from four years make that day seem even clearer. The clear day started to dawn when the sun rose with memorable classes, mass amounts of schoolwork, floats, proms, homecomings, athletics, and organi- zations for these once underclassmen. But before the day even seemed to start, it ended with the sun set- ting on retiring Seniors with lasting memories of a beautiful class trip to Chicago and long awaited graduation. RIGHT: Judy McDonald works hard to perfect her part as queen Agravain in Once Upon a Mattress. BELOW: SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS. Mrs. Brenda Barber, advisor: Janie Becker, president: Becky Moore, secretary: Mary Ellen Watson, vice-president: Cindy Hermes, treasurer; Mr. Gary Stephens, advisor. 86 LUCY ABELL FBLA 3, 4: French Club 1. 2: Class Vice- President 3; French Award 1. Prom Wait- ress 2; Homecoming Attendant 3: Area Officer FBLA 4 JEFF AITKEN FT A 3, President 4; FBLA 4; Natural Joy 1. 2. 3. 4; Speech Club 3; NHS 3. 4; HELLO DOLLY 1; SOUTH PACIFIC 2: OLI- VER 3: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS 4: Class Treasurer 3; Friendliest 4; NHS 3. 4; Prom Waiter 2: Homecoming King Candidate 4; Who's Who 4 PAM ANTONELLIS Who’s Who 4; Debate Team 4 PATTY APPEL Bulldog Barker Staff Cutline Editor. Cir- culation Manager 3,4: District Monitor Staff 3. Editor 4: Science Club 3; Pep Club 1. 2. 3; Pre-Medics 2: Who’s Who 4 LEISA LYNN ASSELMEIER Annual Staff Classes Editor 4; Latin Honor Society 2; Science Club Secretary 4; Pre- Medics Reporter 2; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Stage Band 1. 2. 3; Pep Band 1, 2. 3, 4: HELLO DOLLY Orchestra 1: OLIVER Make-Up Crew 3; Who’s Who 4 MARY BARBER FBLA Reporter 3. 4; Band 1, 2. 3. 4: Annual Staff 4; Who’s Who 4 DEBBIE BARKER DAVID BARTON MARK BAUE JANIE BECKER Bulldog Barker Staff 4: Latin Honor Soci- ety 2: Pep Club 1, 2. 3. 4: Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2. 3, 4: Student Senate 1. 2. 3. 4: GAA 1.2,3. 4: Play Stage Crew 2. 3: Class President 4: Speech Club 2.3. 4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Ath- letic Awards 1, 2. 3, 4: Girl’s Softball 1, 4: Volleyball 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2, 3; Beauty and the Beast 1st 4; Who’s Who 4 PAM BENNETT Annual Staff 4; FBLA 2, 3. 4: Science Club 4; Pep Club 1, 2. 3; Pre - Medics 2; Band 3. 4: Pep Band 3. 4; GAA 1, 2; Speech Club 2. 3; HELLO DOLLY 1: OLI- VER 3 RIGHT: Spending long, cold nights. Jerry Meyer and Ron Wolters help the seniors build a float which dreamed of victory. 87 TERESA BERGMANN PHILLIP BIRCHLER TERRY BIRCHLER Speech Club 3; Math Field Day 2. 3, 4: Foot- ball 1 MARGIE BIVENS Bulldog Barker Staff 4; District Monitor Staff 4; Pep Club 2. 3. 4: Chorus 1,2.3; Natural Joy 2,3,4; CAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Waitress 2; Softball 4; Volleyball 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3 DANA M. BLEEM Annual Staff 4; Science Club Vice-President 4; Pep Club 1; Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Stage Band 1. 2. 3; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; GAA 1, 2; Vice-President 3,4; Speech Club 2,3; Most Athletic 4; Great Literature Award 3; Prom Waitress 2: Girls’ Softball 2,3.4; Track 1, 2. 3. 4 STEVEN BRADSHAW JEFF BROSHEARS REBECCA SUE BROWN Annual Staff Ad Soliciter 2. 3; Bulldog Barker Staff 3,4; District Monitor Staff 3, 4; FBLA 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2. 3; Majorette 2; Drill Team 1; GAA 1,2,3; Latin Club 1; Who’s Who 4: Bulldog Barker Executive Board 4 JIM BROWN Hood Avenue Was Our Sesame Street ABOVE: Carolyn Pool and Mindy Eggemeyer stuff an injured yellow jacket which dreams of victory at SHS’ Homecoming game. RIGHT: Dancing to the music of Gentleman’s Agreement, the Homecoming court dances in honor of King Tom Diefenbach and Queen Luann Floneich. 88 TERRY BUCH FFA 2; Football 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2; Track 1, 2. 3. 4 JACK M. CASHMAN Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Pep Band 1,2, 3. 4; Play Stage Crew 1. 2. 3; Prom Waiter 2; Track Manager 3; Beauty and the Beast Contest 4 JILL CASHMAN Annual Ad Solicitor 3; Bulldog Sports Editor 3, Executive Board 4; District Monitor 3. Executive Board 4; FBLA 3: Pep Club 1, 2� 3. 4; Drill Team 1: GAA 1. 2. 3. 4; Athletic Award 2: Latin Club 1; Who's Who 4 TERESA COLE Annual Staff Organization. Index Editor 4; Latin Honor Society 2; Shyest 4; Advanced Grammar Award 3: American History Award 3; Who's Who 4 EDDIE CONDER JIM CONNER ROBERT MARC CRAIG Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Stage Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Pep Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Play Orchestra 2, 3: VIC A Vice-President 3. Parliamentarian 4. Regional Chairman 3, 4; Golf 3, 4; Who's Who 4 KATHY SUE CROSLIN Annual Staff 2: Band 1,2,3. 4; French Club 2, 3, 4: Librarian 3.4; Speech Club 2; SOUTH PACIFIC Stage Crew 2 CHUCK DANDRIDGE Annual Staff 4; Science Club 3, 4: Band 1,2, Vice-President 3. President 4: Stage Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Pep Band 1. 2. 3. 4: French Club 1; Speech Club 4; ONCE UPON A MATTRESS 4; Most Athletic 4; Prom Waiter 2; Homecoming King Candidate 4; Football 1.2,4; Basket- ball 1. 2. 3. 4: Track 1, 2. 3. 4; Baseball 2; Athletic Awards 1. 2. 3. 4; Tennis Team For the last time the Class of 1977 proudly announces its float and con- tingent of senior supporters. 89 I BELOW: School activities provide a time for constructure fun for seniors Kris Gilbert and Jim Phelps who were two of many who worked on Home- coming floats at night. RIGHT: Who would you like to be7 Sherry Welch as a lovely seniorita” participated in Dress-Up Day in the fall. 1977 Climaxes Twelve Years of Work DEBBIE DEGENER Science Club 4; Pep Club 1, 2; Band 3. 4; Pep Band 3,4; Majorette 1, 2; French Club 1; Student Senate 1; Speech Club 3: Prom Wait- ress 2; Who’s Who 4 LYNN DETTMAN Latin Honor Society 2: Science Club 3,4: Pep Club 3. 4; Band 1. 2, 3; Pep Band 1, 2. 3; Student Senate 1. 2, 3, 4; Speech Club 3. 4; Biology Award 3; American History Award 3; Prom Waitress 2: Homecoming Queen Candi- date 4; Homecoming Attendant 2; Cheer- leader 1, 2, 3, 4; Who’s Who 4 LINDA DEUTSCHMANN TOM DIEFENBACH Prom Waiter 2; Homecoming Escort 3; Home- coming King 4: Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3 RANDY DIERCKS MINDY EGGEMEYER Bulldog Barker Staff 3; District Monitor Staff 3: FTA 1: Pep Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Natural Joy 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 90 LEFT: Besides subject matter. Chuck Dandridge and Tommy Thompson learn to follow directions in Chemistry. BELOW: Beginning at the high school and proceeding downtown, seniors represent their class by marching behind their float. REBECCA A. ELSEA Annual Staff 1: Bulldog Barker Staff 4; Dis- trict Monitor Staff 4; Drill Team 2, 3, 4; Captain Color Guard 4: Librarian 2: GAA 1. 2; Speech Club 2: HELLO DOLLY Stage Crew 1: SOUTH PACIFIC Stage Crew 2: OLIVER 3: Who’s Who 4 LINDA FINK Annual Staff 4 DEBBIE FINLEY Annual Staff 3,4; Latin Honor Society 2: FBLA 2, 4; Pre-Medics 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3: GAA 1, 2. 3. 4: OLIVER 3; Who’s Who 4 LU ANN FLORREICH Annual Staff 2, 3, 4: Latin Honor Society 4; Science Club 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Pre- Medics 2; Student Senate 2,3, Secretary 4; Speech Club 3, 4; Contest Play EXIT THE KING 3; NHS 3, 4; OLIVER 3; Class Secretary 1: Friendliest 4; Advanced Biology Award 3; American History Award 3: Latin I Award 3; Prom Waitress 2; Homecoming Queen 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Beauty and the Beast 3rd Runner Up 4; Who’s Who 4 CURT FORCUM BRYAN FULTON Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4 STAN GEGEL Math Award 1, 2; Prom Waiter 2; Math Field Day 1, 2, 3; National Merit Letter 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3. 4 LOURIE GIBSON KRIS GILBERT Annual Staff 3. Business Manager 4; Latin Honor Society 2: Science Club 4; Pep Club 1, 2: Band 1,2,3; Pep Band 1, 2, 3; Student Senate 1, 2, 3. 4; Speech Club 3, 4; Prom Waitress 2; Who’s Who 4 91 High School High Is a Good Trip ABOVE: Debbie Patterson and Denise Hall put last minute touches on the GAA's car for the Homecoming Parade. RIGHT: Princess Winnifred. portrayed by Julie Holloway, is kept awake all night by a single pea and so is proved a true princess in the play ’’Once Upon a Mattress” performed In November. BROOKS GORDON JEAN GORDON MARK HAGENE DAVID HALL DENISE HALL FBLA 2: Band 1. 2. 3. 4: GAA 1, 2. 3. 4; Girls’ Softball 1. 2. 3. 4: Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4: Track 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4 STEPHEN LEE HALL STEVE A. HALL Annual Staff Sports Editor 4: Bulldog Barker Staff Copy Editor 4: District Monitor Staff Copy Editor 4: Pep Club 1: French Club 1. 2: Golf 3. 4: Baseball 1: Tennis 2. 3. 4 JOHN HALLOCK Natural Joy 1. 2, 3, 4: Optimist's Speech Contest First Place 2: SOUTH PACIFIC 2: OLIVER 3: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS 4: Con- test Play EXIT THE KING 3: Speech Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Prom Waiter 2; Football 1. 2; Bas- ketball 1. Manager 2: Track 1. 2. 4; Baseball 2: Who's Who 4 MARK HANCOCK CHUCK HAPPEL SHERRY HAWTHORNE Annual Staff 4; Bulldog Barker Staff Cartoon- ist 3. Co-Editor 4; District Monitor Staff 3.4: Pep Club 1,3.4: Band 1: GAA President 4; Volleyball 4: Girls' Softball 4: Track 4; Bas- ketball 3: Spanish Club 1. 2 CINDY HERMES Science Club 4; Pep Club 1. 3: Band 3. 4: Pep Band 3. 4; Majorette 1, 2: Student Senate 1: GAA 2: Speech Club 3. 4; OLIVER 3: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS 4; Class Treasurer 4: Prom Waitress 2: Who's Who 4 JULIE D. HOLLOWAY Annual Staff Photographer 2. 3. 4: Latin Honor Society 2; Pep Club 1. 2; Band 1, 2. 3; Pep Band 1. 2. 3: Student Senate 1. 2. 3, Vice-President 4. Convention Secretary 3. Service Award 3; GAA 1: Speech Club 2. 3, 4: State Duet Acting 3: NHS 3. 4: Quill and Scroll 3. 4: HELLO DOLLY Orchestra 1: SOUTH PACIFIC 2; OLIVER 3; ONCE UPON A MATTRESS 4; Most Likely to Succeed 4: Speech Award 3; Merit for American History 3: Prom Waitress 2: DAR Award SCOTT HUNTER MIKE JACOBUS JANET JOHNSON DENNIS JOINER WILLIAM JOINER LORI JONES JERRY JUENGER Science Club 4: Prom Waiter 2: Track Man- ager: Tennis 2. 3. 4; OLIVER Set Crew 3: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Set Crew 4 JURITA KAESBERG 93 ED KLINGEMAN EDWARD LACEY Annual Staff 1: Bulldog Barker Staff 4; Dis- trict Monitor Staff 4; Band 2. 3; Stage Band 2, 3; Pep Band 2. 3; Natural Joy 2. 4; Student Senate President 4; Speech 3; First Place Dis- trict Speech Contest Humorous Duet 3; OLI- VER 3; ONCE UPON A MATTRESS 4; Contest Play EXIT THE KING 3; Contest Play GLASS MENAGERIE 2: Most Talented 4: Prom Waiter 2; Homecoming Escort 4; Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2: Track 1. 2. 3. 4: Baseball 2: Reader s Theatre THE SERPENT 2; Who’s Who RICK LASHBROOK CHARLOTTE LEDBETTER LISA LEE GAA 1. 2, 3: Track 2. 3 ROBERT LEWIS Bulldog Barker Staff 4; District Monitor Staff 4; Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Track 1, 2. 3. 4 No Joke! Seniority Is Great LEFT: Investigating chemical properties, Lynn Dettman prepares her- relax with friends, play cards, and sometimes study. OPPOSITE PAGE: self for college science courses. TOP RIGHT: Two more reasons for The 1975 retiring Homecoming queen. Vicki Baue, is escorted by Ed such a well constructed float are these hardworking seniors John Hal- Lacey. Student Senate president, lock and Bob Misselhom. BOTTOM RIGHT: Noon hour is a time to 94 JANET LINDERS JULIE LIPE THERESA LISENBY Annual Staff Assistant Editor 3. Co-Editor 4; Latin Honor Society 3; FBLA 3. Presi- dent 4; Band 1: FBLA State Shorthand Con- test First Place. National Contest Wash- ington D.C.; Shorthand I Award 3: Typing II Award 3; Quill and Scroll 3. 4 DENNIS LITTLE KIM LOETHEN FBLA 2: Pep Club 1. 2: Student 1. 2. 3. 4: Reader's Theatre: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS 4: Class President 3 DEBBIE MATHIS KEITH MATTINGLY 95 CALVIN D. McCREE Bulldog Barker Staff Sports Columnist 3; District Monitor Staff 3; Speech Club 2, 3, 4: OLIVER 3; Prom Waiter 2; Beauty and the Beast Contest 3rd Runner Up 4; Play Stage Crew 2. 3. 4; Reader's Theatre Play THE SERPENT 3 judy McDonald Annual Staff 2, 3, 4; Latin Honor Society 2; Pep Club 1, 2. 3; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Treasurer 3; Stage Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3; Natural Joy 3, 4; Student Senate 2, 3, Assistant Treasurer 4: Speech Club 3,4; Reader's Theatre 3: Contest Play 3; NHS 3. 4; SOUTH PACIFIC 2; OLIVER 3; ONCE UPON A MATTRESS 4; Class Vice-President 1; Class President 2; Most Attractive 4; Best Catch 4; Grammar Award 1; History Award 3; Prom Waitress 2; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Math Field Day 1; Cheerleader 1,2; Beauty and the Beast 1st Runner Up 4; Who's Who 4; Illinois State Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4 RANDY MAXWELL Most Studious 4; Math Award 3: Math Field Day 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball 3. 4; Cross Country 1,3,4; Track 2, 3, 4 BARB McCONACHIE JERRY MEYER Shyest 4; Basketball 1; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4: S Club 4 LYNLEA MEYERS FT A 1; FHA 3: Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Drill Team 2, 3, 4; (Transfer from Cahokia High School) DAVID MILLER BOB MISSELHORN TAMMY MONTROY RIGHT: Hairy legs9 Rolled up pant legs reveal that Laurie Gibson has on one of the current fads, enormously fuzzy socks. 96 ELIZABETH KATHLEEN MOORE Bulldog Barker Staff 3; District Monitor Staff 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Natural Joy 1. 2, 3; Speech Club 2: HELLO DOLLY 1; OLIVER 3; Class Secretary 3,4; Prom Waitress 2 JUDY MORRISON CINDY NEHRT Alright! This Class Is Dyn-O-Mite LEFT: Given only a paper sack, psychology students like Janie Becker had to come up with a creation demonstrating their creative ability. ABOVE: Lynn Dettman and Jack Cashman participated in the Beauty and the Beast contest. CARL NITZSCHE MARY NORDMANN MARSHA PAHLMAN Annual Staff 2, Assistant Editor 3, Co-Editor 4. Bulldog Barker Staff 4; District Monitor Staff 4; Latin Honor Society 2: NHS 3. 4; Most Studious 4; Latin I Award 1; Girls' Soft- ball 1; Volleyball 2; Track 2; Quill and Scroll 3. 4 97 DAVID PARK DEBBIE PATTERSON LISA PERRY JIM PHELPS TAMMY POENITSKE CAROLYN POOL PATRICIA REDNOUR MARIAN RHINEY Bulldog Barker Staff 4; FBLA 3: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: GAA 1. 2: Girls- Softball 1, 3; Basketball 1. 3. 4 STEVE RISLEY Windy City BellowsSeniors Swarm TUaKe sure y°v Yote for Judy sr� rikt alnjKf I Catchy posters like this one were seen in the halls last spring when a Student Senate president was elected from a field of five seniors. LEFT: Judy McDonald pounds some sense into her son David Miller, Prince Dauntless. Not just any princess will do for her little boy. BELOW: It takes many hours of preparation and hard work to decorate a gym for events such as Homecoming and Prom. CHERI ROBERT FBLA Vice-President 3: FHA 1; GAA 1 JOAN ROBERT JOE ROMANO Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Stage Band 1. 2. 3. 4: NHS 3, 4: Best Catch 4: Most Likely to Succeed 4: American History Award 3: Prom Waiter 2: Homecoming King Candidate 4: Math Field Day 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; Latin Honor Society 3; Student Senate 1. 2. 3. 4: President LEDSC 3; Speech Club 3: Sectional Contest Play 3 DAVID ROWALD BILL SCHLIMME 99 SUSAN SCHMEIDERER KAREN SCHMITTLING (Transfer From O'Fallon Township High School); FHA 1. 2; Chorus 1; Drill Team 4: German Club Secretary 2, 3 ROY SCHULEIN BRUCE SHOCKLEY Farewell. We Toast the Good Life LEFT: Most Talented Shercy Welch diligently sorts for Journalism back issues of the BULLDOG BARKER and DISTRICT MONITOR. TOP RIGHT: Jim Phelps and Tammy Veath enjoyed Stairway to Heaven. which they helped create for the Prom. BOTTOM RIGHT: In a last night rushed effort before Homecoming. Debbie Degener learns the an of effi- ciently stuffing chicken wire. 100 SHERYL SIRPLESS (Transfer From Harrisburg); FBLA Secretary 3. Vice-President 4; Math Field Day 1; National Merit Letter 4; First Place Accounting at FBLA Area Conference; Second Place Accounting at FBLA State Conference JEFF SMITH KIMBERLEY ANNE SMITH Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Pep Band 1. 2; GAA 2: OLI- VER 3: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS 4; Basket- ball 2; HELLO DOLLY Orchestra 1 MIKE STEEN Baseball 1, 3. 4; Football 2, 3. 4; Speech Club 3, President 4; Tennis 2, 3. 4: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS 4; Reader s Theatre 3: Sparta Speech Award 3: Second Team All Conference Outfielder Baseball 3: State Duet Acting 3 MICHAEL STEVENSON Natural Joy 2; Librarian 4; SOUTH PACIFIC 2; OLIVER 3; ONCE UPON A MATTRESS 4: VIC A Convention Delegate 1.2. President 3. 4; Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Tennis 3 SUSAN STORK LEFT: In the musical production of Once Upon a Mattress outstanding Senior Judy McDonald portrayed Queen Agra vain, who lights her way to the Princess' bed to put a tiny pea under twenty mattresses. 101 CINDY STUDT TIM TATE SUSAN TAYLOR Speech Team 3 Ay-y-y, We Know Where We're Goin' PRISCILLA THAMES Pep Club 3 LEFT: Aj one duty of Student Senate. Jim Phelps and Cindy Hermes work jointly on taping streamer for the •'Dream Weaver Homecoming. TOP RIGHT: Senior Marian Rhiney and Leslie Boston relax and enjoy their free, newly-combined lunch hour. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mary Nordmann and Cindy Hermes jokingly try to relieve any anxiety over their Thursday night deadline for the '76 Prom. 102 TOMMY THOMPSON Annual Staff 4; Science Club. Vice-President 2. President 4; Pep Club 4; Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Stage Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Pep Band 1. 2. 3, 4; OLIVER Orchestra 3: ONCE UPON A MAT- TRESS Orchestra 4; Physical Science Award 1; Cross Country 4; Track 3, 4 NATALIE KAREN TRIGGS Bulldog Barker Staff 3.4; District Monitor Staff 3. 4: GAA 1: SOUTH PACIFIC 3; Bas- ketball 1 SUE VEATH FBLA 2. 3; DAR History Award 3; Who’s Who 4 TAMMY VEATH ROBERT WAHL RANDY WALTER MARY WATSON FBLA 2. 3, Secretary 4; Pep Club 1. 2; Cho- rus 1: Student Senate 1. 2. 3. 4; GAA 1, 2. 3. 4; Speech Club 2. 3; Class Vice-President 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Latin Club 1 SHERRY WELCH Annual Staff 4; District Monitor Staff Copy Editor 4. Latin Honor Society 2; Pep Club 2. 3; Speech Club 2.3,4; Voice of Democracy Speech Contest 3; OLIVER 3; ONCE UPON A MATTRESS 4: Most Talented 4. Who’s Who 4; Reader’s Theatre 3,4; Debate 4 LEA ANN WILEY Bulldog Barker Staff Co-Editor 4; FBLA 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1. 2; French Club 1. 2; Student Senate Executive Com- mittee 4: GAA 1. 2;'Speech Club 2,3, Trea- surer 4; NHS 3. 4 OLIVER 3; ONCE UPON A MATTRESS 4. Class Treasurer 1. 2: Track 3; Who's Who 4 JOYCE WILSON ROBERT WILSON Bulldog Barker Staff 4; District Monitor Staff 4; FT A 1; FBLA 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Pep Band 1. 2. 3. 4: An II Award 2; Who’s Who 4 STEVE WILSON MARY WITTENBRINK Science Club 4; FHA 2. Treasurer 3; Who’s Who 4 RONALD WOLTER Band 1; Football 2; Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Cross Country 1. 3, 4; Track 1, 2. 3. 4 RICK ZWEIGART 103 We've Got Spirit! Yes, We Do When the class of '78 woke up on the first clear day of school, they had no idea of the tremendous labor they would encounter that morning. Junior Stand and Constitution tests and a first place winning float, took up most of their time. By noon, work was just avalanching; semester tests and basketball games were keeping them really busy. However, by evening, labor had no limits. Prom construction took place and hours of arduous work was not all in vain. They hit the sack tired but contented with dreams of a successful Prom. RIGHT: The Bulldog Machine won first place in the Homecom- ing Parade. BELOW: THE JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS. Mrs. Pat Oahl. advisor: Mrs. Norlan Canfield, advisor: Melanie Willis. Secretary: Angie Maxwell. Treasurer (seated); Laura Smith, Presi- dent: Susan Kempher. Vice-President: Mr. Jerry Wilson, advisor. 104 Linda Abell Julie Anderson Robin Anderson Kevin Asbury Nancy Ashley Stephani Bardo Allen Baue Carol Bauer Mike Bauer Brian Beattie Julie Becker John Bergfeld Celeste Berry Barrie Berry Raymond Birchler 105 LEFT: Thanks to the energy of John Wetzel and Linda Kronable the RIGHT: Ford or Carter’ Students who supported their candidate on Junior s float put the traditional Senior Class foes in second place. election day with posters, stickers and hats. Junior Year Is fhe Busiest Yet Martha Blair Ron Bleem Kathy Blum Jeff Bowlby Jerry Bowlin Greg Brown Neal Brown Neal Bryant Darrell Bulliner Barb Bums Betty Bums Kent Bums Jerry Caron Tom Cavalier Mary Coke 106 OPPOSITE PAGE: LEFT: Chris Even? Big John? Actually it’s RIGHT: Working together is a very important pan of many Mel Willis and Laurie Fink who dressed up as the people classes. Greg Valleroy and Ed Lacey work on writing assign- they would like to be on one of Pep Club's dress up days. ments in journalism. Mike Colvis Patti Conner Mike Coop Brad Cowell Debbie Cox Chester Davis Jody Davis Rick Davitz Jim Dehn Brenda Deppe Kenny DeSmet Don Dethrow Gene Deutschman Tim Dickerson Mike Dill LEFT: Mike Coop quickly waits on another football fan in the Junior Class concession stand, a major source of funds to finance the Prom in the spring. ABOVE: Adding the finishing touches to the Junior Class float. Kim Wall. Barb Heck, and Terry Fulton find that it is fun and a chance to gossip. 107 Kevin Diskey Linda Dunker Lee Eddy Cindy Eggemeyer Tammy Eggemeyer Jennifer Ellis Laurie Fink Cary Forcum Katie Fortner Terry Fulton Jorge Garcia Irene Gerlach Paul Gillison Kenny Graff Floyd Grobb Junior Stand Fills Fans' Hunger LEFT: As Sophomores. Laura Smith and Greg Valleroy served as a waiter and waitress at the Prom and also provided musical entertain- ment. RIGHT: While Linda Kronable ponders her story for the BULL- DOG BARKER, Melanie Willis. Lisa Perry and Karen Sanders com- bine efforts to meet the next deadline. OPPOSITE PAGE: The Class of 78 proudly walks before their winning float in the Homecoming parade. 108 Denise Guebert Mary Jo Hargis Barb Heck Keevin Higgins Natalie Hille Karen Hodges A. J. Holcomb Loretta Holeman Mike Holliday Eric Huddleston Chris Hudson Sheila Huether Lori Ingles Steve Joiner Joe Kaesberg Bruce Kane Toby Karsten Sheila Katty Bonnie Keeler Richard Keil 109 Kenny Kempfer Larry Kempfer Sue Kempher Jamia Klausing David Klingeman Dana Koenegstein Peggy Koesier Lynda Kohne Linda Kronable Randy Lashbrook Kim Lawless Joann Leavitt Perry Ledbetter Robin Lewis Blake Linders Bulldog Machine Putts to First LEFT: FHA President. Junior Melanie Willis (seated), enjoys the preparation and association of the club at their fall picnic. RIGHT: Kevin Asbury. John Bergfeld, and A. J. Holcomb pre- pare the letters which are used on the Junior Class's Homecom- ing float. 110 Kathy Lindwedel Leonard Uttlepagc Andy Markotay Richard Marshall Scott Maurer Angie Maxwell Brian McConachie Ray McConachie Robyn McConachie Bill McCormick Patti McDonald Pam McFadden Joyce Meyer Mark Meyerhoff Laura Meyers LEFT: The punch fountain provided a unique way for Vem Antry and Dana Koenegstein to serve Prom guests. RIGHT: For the third time these Juniors make the traditional Homecoming Parade journey to downtown Sparta. Ill LEFT: Each Junior must work at three ballgames to receive an invitation to Prom. Lee Eddy fulfills his requirement. RIGHT: Any excuse to be together will do. Amy Ragland and Rob Kelly await the beginning of the Homecoming Parade. Concession Workers Finance Prom Pat Miller Billy Monroe Jesse Monroe Rick Moore David Morrison Rita Morrison Leroy Moseby Sue Musk Anita Naeger Lyle Nitzche 112 The diligence of Jannifer Ellis, who was in charge of painting signs, paid off for the Junior Class whose float won first place. Bob O'Rear Debbie Owen Kelly Patterson Steve Pautler Charles Penford Lois Penny Philip Perry Linda Pickett Larry Post Mark Presswood Dwayne Prest Renee Preston Cyndy Pruett Amy Ragland Mike Reynolds 113 Bill Rhodes Ken Roche Leah Ann Rogers Donna Ruroede Shirley Sams Karen Sanders Vicki Sapp Tammy Sauerwein Mary Scarberry Randy Schilling This Is It! We're Moving on Up. . . Kenny Schmittling Stacey Schnoekei 114 Fred Schott Greg Sebastian Pam Self David Seyforth Scott Sheeler Rita Shockley Gordon Sieberg Joe Simpson Joann Smith Laura Smith Brian Sommer Kevin Spinnie Tony Stefani Larry Stork Linda Studt LEFT: Working until late hours. Robin Anderson is one of the many Juniors who helped successfully complete a float as well as many other activities during a particularly hectic year. RIGHT: These students, Joe Romano and Lynda Kohne are preparing to give blood in a Science Club project that won them a traveling trophy. OPPOSITE PAGE: LEFT: Joann Leavitt and Barb Heck attend the SISPA Annual Spring Con- ference at Southern Illinois University. RIGHT: He found LATIN more than a language. Jim Dehn plays Latin Bingo during the class Christmas party. 115 David Taic Doug Thompson Derrick Tillman Sheila Timmons Paul Uchimann Greg Valleroy Bill VanSant Judi VanSant Lorae Wade Kim Wall Jackie Wallace Sieve Walls Judy Walter Martha Watson Dyrol Welch Do You Have What It Takes? Glenda West John Wetzel 116 LEFT: Prom is more than flowers and clothes. It’s a time to be together. RIGHT: Irene Gerlach helps decorate the GAA truck. OPPO- SITE PAGE: Surrounded by Kleenexes and chicken wire, Greg Wetzel and Tom Cavalier build a rumble seat. Melanie Willis Don Wilson Kelly Wilson Linda Wilson Bobby Wright LETT: He is not really letting blood. Pat Miller is an expen chicken wire snipper and builder of first place winning floats. RIGHT: The Homecoming walk for these Juniors is made shoner by good-natured antics and lively conversation. 117 Welcome Back to a Second Year Greeting another year, the sophomores awakened on a new morning, one more familiar than unfamil- iar. With Homecoming beginning their day, they constructed a float with a dream-weaving” loom. Although it only won fourth place, they knew big- ger, more fulfilling responsibilities would arise. At noon these responsibilities came, and the majority of their class received anticipated driver’s license. A spring evening brought them ordering class rings, symbols that their high school careers would be almost half over. But before the day itself would end, sophomore ladies and gentlemen would become waiters and waitresses for the school year's high- lighted activity, Prom. RIGHT: Enjoying Pep Club's Dress-Up Day. these Sophs Debt Chandler and Kathy Schmittling are among the many who have a different look. BELOW: SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS. FRONT ROW: Joni Stork, vice-president; Robin Long, secretary; Mary Leemon, treasurer. BACK ROW: Laura Fiene, president; Ms. Mari- lyn Bruns, advisor; Mr. Jim Tammen, advisor. 118 Jeff Amos Marian Antry Eric Asselmeier Tammy Baird Mike Baker Debbie Barnes Barb Baue Debbie Beckley Jeff Beckley Shelby Bierman Diane Bleem Jeff Blind Kim Blum Janice Brothers Ernestine Brown Mike Brown Randy Brunkhorst Brian Bums Kay Bums Jim Cane John Carroll Debra Chandler Pam Chandler Teresa Cole MORE! Mary Leemon. Joni Stork. Stacey Glenn, and Ronda Steen lead the Sophomore class in the Homecoming Parade. 119 Sieve Conley Linda Colvis Mike Conn Becky Copple Sherry Cox Warren Deason Dwight Delay Mike Denman Dennis Dickerson Pam Diercks Cunis Donaby Melanie Dunker Darla Ederer Ron Edwards Rick Etling Terri Faughi Laura Fiene Jalia Fillinger We Expand Our Range of Activities LEFT: Adding sparkle to all parades. Barbra Johnson. Becky Jones, and Kathy Schmittling marched in all of the marching Bulldogs' parade events. RIGHT: Todd Moore works diligently to finish the FTA float as only one of the club's yearly projects. 120 LEFT: Weaving a float is a big pan of Sophomore David Hunter and Dale Phelps' duty during Homecoming week fes- tivities. RIGHT: Earl Wall’s careful inspection of the FFA’s Homecoming float contributes to the group's second place win among club entries. Karla Fillinger Clint Forcum Kathy Fry Carlos Garcia Steve Gasser 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 Kristie Hargis Joan Hasemeyer Rhonda Hatridge Scott Hawkins Mike Heaton Tomi Hell 121 Dave Hennrich Mike Henry Mark Henslee Randy Herndon Michelle Herschback Jeff Hess Waiters, Waitresses Make It Happen Rob Hiller Jim Hillyard Michelle Hinton Paula Holcomb Randy Holliday Kay Hubert Bob Huether Rhonda Huey Bruce Hughes David Hunter Scott Huter Warner Johnsey 122 LEFT: Really Kim West and Kathy Reinhardt are not observers! They are aiding David Hunter build a loom for the class float. RIGHT: Stephanie Stephenson preferred to roast marshmellows at the hot dog roast held by the FFA and new FHA Heroes Club. OPPO- SITE PAGE: Fourth place in the Homecoming float competition was the Sophomore entry Weaving Another Victory. Barb Johnsey Robert Joiner Becky Jones Sandra Jones Charles Jung Sharon Jung Margie Kaiser Larry Keeler Robert Kelley Carl Kelly Tobie Kempfer Dave Kibby Barb Kisro David Kleinschmidt Rosemary Kolhaas Bruce Landmann Karen Leavitt Mary Lee mon Tina Legere it Berta Leming Cunis Little Cindy Little page Robyn Long Tim Loyd 123 Dale McBride Robert McCree Gary McCree Mark McIntyre Denise McDonald John Madison Donald Maher Brenda Marshall Janet Mathis Jerry Maurer Sue Meyer Chris Miers Cats Ate in and Walking Goes Ouf Robert Miller Jane Montroy Todd Moore Elizabeth Morefield Tom Morrison Jim Neilson 124 Melinda Hall enjoyed the chance to be with friends and share some gossip at the FHA Hero cook-out held after school. LEFT: The right idea needs explanation. Curtis Little explains to Rich- ard Reid how to perfect the skin's lettering on Sophomore Class's float. RIGHT: Since the school now has one lunch hour, these Sopho- mores find it easier to get together at noon. Debbie Outten Mark Otten Kay Pahlman Kathy Parks Paul Peck Richard Pflasterer Dale Phelps Jean Pierce Jo Pillers John Poenitske Renee Prohoska Jim Pruett Sharon Robert Linda Robert Kurt Rice Kathy Reinhardt Rich Reid David Roche Lisa Sannemann Pam Schleifer Warren Schlimme Karin Schmeiderer Kathy Schmittling Mike Schoben 125 Class Rings Drain the Wallet Andy Schorr Lloyd Schulein Kevin Simmering Charles Skinner Gary Slaven Kevin Slaven Terry Smith Ronda Steen Elizabeth Stevenson Stephanie Stevenson Chuck Stogesdill John Stork Joni Stork Tom Sutterer Lori Thomas Bret Thompson Brenda Throgmorton Trecia Towey Jay Townley Craig Valleroy Mark Vance Nancy Veath Pam Veath Bruce Wagner 126 Earl Wahl Larry Wallace Gary Walls Maxine Walters Steve Walter Neal Warren Lisa Welshans Kim West Jerry Wilkerson Amy Willis Mike Wilson Billy Woolford Linda Yallaly John York Mark Zollner ABOVE: Led by Sophomore majorette Debbie Out- ten, the band announces the beginning of the tradi- tional Homecoming weekend. LEFT: Cross country runner Donny Maher places third with a time of 15:14 in a dual meet with Mater-Dei. OPPOSITE PAGE: LEFT: The very last night for completing floats finds David Hunter, Kay Bums, and Tammy Baird enjoying the last minute rush. RIGHT: Eliza- beth Stevenson is one of the large number of Sopho- mores who worked diligently on the class float and other class activities. 127 Class of 1980 Begins a Decade With an enrollment of 186, eager freshmen found opening day ominous. As they entered the halls, a feeling of apprehension was on everyone's face, even on those seemingly most confident. But, as most Freshmen find, high school is not as over- whelming or impersonal as it first seems. After the first few weeks of uncertainty, everyone finds his own place. Although Freshmen have their own iden- tity , they melt into the whole to make Sparta High. ABOVE: Melanie Green and Sandy Prest participale in Pep Club Mix and Match Day during Homecoming. BELOW: FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS. Mr. Allen Viera, advisor: Kathy Schlageter, Vice-President; Melanie Green, Treasurer: Jim Schobert, Presi- dent: Mrs. Pam Meyer, advisor: Stacy Gerlach. Secretary. 128 Terry Abell Shari Anderson Rhonda Anderson Bev Barber Bonnie Barker Robert Baue Steve Baue Leslie Boston Ken Bouas Debbie Brautigam Chris Bremer Clif Bumann ABOVE: At several night meetings, Scott Welch. FFA member, helped to construct the club's float. BELOW: The Freshman Class float, the first float finished, stands ready for the Homecoming parade. 129 Jeff Buritsch Helen Burke Lynn Canfield Greg Cavalier Kim Chandler Robbie Cluck Sara Colbert Sondra Cole Victor Cole Bobbie Cox Randall Craig Vicky Crain Jayne Culp Dava Davis John Davis r LEFT: Two sophomores, Mindy Glass and Amy Hildebrand, intention- ally came in the same dresses on Pep Club's Dress Alike Day. RIGHT: Dean Linders and Jim Preston proudly walk by their float after spending many hours preparing it for parade competition. We Are Old Subjects in a New Light 130 Beth Davis Micky Davitz Robin Delre Steve Deppe Kim Dethrow Joe Deutschmann David Diefenbach Sheila Donaby Kenny Eddy Steve Ederer Lynn Edwards Shelly Edwards Eric Fiene Jimmie Firestone Terrie Firestone Angie Garcia Randy Gaertner Richard Garrett Cindy Gentry Paul Gentry Stacie Gerlach Mindy Glass Mark Goedelmann Mike Gordon Melanie Green Darlene Grobb Fleta Guebert Amy Gurley Matt Gurley Paul Hagene Kenny Hall Jo Ellen Hamilton Amy Hanmann Bill Hawley Steve Henry Lori Henslee Kevin Herron Don Hester Bobbi Higgins Larry Higgins Amy Hildebrand Paula Hill 131 Brian Hodge Keilh Hodges Angie Holloway John Hubert Mike Huether Robbie Huddleston Jeff Jackson Jay Jeffers Julie Johnson Tammy Jones Randy Juenger Jim Keeler Judy Kempfer Laurie Kempfer Tammy Kiefer Veronica Kirkland Jim Kleinschmidt Clarence Kloth You'll Never Have Another Chance Mark Kluemke Suzanne Krisbie Judy Kueker David Kuncl Paul Ledbetter Jim Ledendecker Jeff LeTempt Dean Linders Sue Usenby Mike Louveau Angela Lueth Tom McBride Don McMurtry Jerry McNulty Kevin Matzenbacher Beth Maxwell Jana Mayer Kelly Miers 132 ABOVE: David Washington used Schopp's Dream Machine for a third place win over the Sophomore Class entry. BELOW: In Once Upon a Mattress. Kathy Schlageter carefully contemplates the difficult trivia question the wizard, Ed Lacey, asks her. Farley Mines Richard Mines Jeff Modglin Kenneth Monroe Jayne Moore Nancy Morefield Jim Morgan Terri Morgan Cindy Morrison Ellen Numberger Laurie Patterson Mike Peck Rosalind Penny Kenny Phelps 133 Kenny Picketi Sandy Prest Jim Preston Joe Reed Mike Reichling Mark Reimer Robert Reimer Steve Reinhardt Delbert Renner James Richards Kim Robinson Larry Robinson Jim Robison Patty Salto Marilyn Sams Esperanza Sanchez Kathy Schlageter Tonia Schmeiderer . . . Like You'll Have This Year Playing a dual role, that of a princess and a nightingale. Kathy Schlageter sings to the Princess Winifred, senior Julie Holloway. 134 LEFT: These three freshmen, Steve Henry, David Washington, and ing Court which rode in the afternoon parade. BOTTOM RIGHT: Fol- Mark Kiumke. symbolized Sparta's hopes in the Homecoming game lowing a float up St. Louis Street, down Broadway, and back to the with Chester, a game that ended in a 14-10 defeat. TOP RIGHT: high school proved exhausting for freshmen Mike Louveau and Lori Martha Uchtmann, freshman attendant, was a pan of the Homecom- Henslee, who lag behind near the end of the parade. Steven Schnoeker Jim Schoben Cornelia Schupbach Mary Ann Schulein Sandy Sebastian Laurie Self Keith Sheeler Gilben Sherben Sandy Shumway Kent Simmering Barbie Smith Jeff Smith Laurie Soderland Mark Sommer Loirie Spees Lynn Spier Amy Steele Jerry Stefani 135 Abandon All Hope, Ye Who Enter Here James Tate Calvin Taylor Chris Taylor Carol Thompson Teresa Taylor Kim Thompson Marcia Thompson Annette Tindall Melody Trammell Manha Uchtmann Scott Venus Shawn Wagner Kent Wall Dwayne Walls Theresa Walters George Warren David Washington John Wasson Scott Welch Kevin Welch IK 136 Glenn Williams Richie Williams Anita Wilson Cheri Wittenbom Jeff Wittenbom Laura Wittenbom Barb Witthoft Gary Yearian Sue York Terri Zeidler LEFT: On Student Senate Christmas Dress-Up Day, Sandy Prest and Jo Ellen Hamilton come as Raggedy Ann and Andy to add to both the spirit of the season and SHS. OPPOSITE PAGE: Getting out of school for even a few hours can be work as these freshmen found out. Students not involved in other parade activities were required to follow their float to town and back during the Homecoming parade. 137 TOP: THE MARCHING BULLDOGS. FRONT ROW: Leisa Asselmeier, Janie Becker. Kevin Diskey, Kun Rice. Tom Morrison. Jim Cane. Bob O'Rear. Barb Smith. Bev Barber. Mark Ouen, Mark Henslee. ROW 2: Kim Smith. Chuck Dandridge. Angela Lueth. Sherri Anderson. Kevin Welch. Stacie Gerlach. Jim Ledendecker. Brian Bums. Carol Bauer. Jeff LeTempt. Kevin Herron. Suzanne Krisby. Sarah Colbert. ROW 3: Pam Bennett. Leslie Boston. Lisa Sanneman. Randy Juenger. Kevin Matzenbacher. Tom Sutterer. Warren Deason. Kent Simmering. Laura Smith. Jack Cashman. Blake Linders. Kathy Croslin. Amy Hart- mann. Marian Rhiney. ROW 4: Paula Hill. Scott Huter, Jane Montroy. Kevin Slaven. Cindy Eggemeyer, Don McMurtry, John Madison. Linda Colvis, Kristie Hargis. Dana Koenegestein. Dana Bleem. Judy McDonald. RIGHT: Marching in perfect formation these band mem- bers, Tom Thompson and Marc Craig, add harmony to the Homecom- ing parade. 138 New Director Mr. Rigdon Leads Band B is for busy; A is for always prac- ticing; N is for new ideas; D is for dedication. What does it spell? It spells the Sparta High School Band; that group of students with musical talents bounding from their fingers and their mouths. Under the direc- tion of the new band director, Chris Rigdon, the band has participated in parades, including the Sparta Mardi Gras, Murphysboro Apple Festival, placing 7th out of 24 bands, and Pinckneyville Parade, where they rated 2nd in competition. Accom- panying the school musical Once Upon a Mattress, the band also performed concerts at Christmas and in the spring. TOP: BAND OFFICERS. FRONT ROW: Sandy Prest, Freshman representative; Patti McDonald, treasurer; Carol Bauer. Junior representative; Dana Bleem. Senior repre- sentative; Mr. Chris Rigdon. band director. BACK ROW: Diane Bleem, Sophomore repre- sentative: Joe Romano, sergeant at arms; Cindy Eggemeyer. vice-president: Chuck Dandridge. president; Laura Smith, sergeant at arms. BOTTOM: MAJORETTES. KNEEL- ING: Stephanie Stevenson. STANDING: Mar- sha Thompson. Trecia Towey. Debbie Out- ten. 139 TOP: THE MARCHING BULLDOGS. FRONT ROW: Diane Bleem. Angie Holloway. Kelly Wilson. John Davis. Ellen Numberger. Melanie Green. Sandy Prest. Jo Ellen Hamilton. Judy Kempher. Fleta Gueben. Denise Hall. Anette Tindall. Pam Dierks. ROW 2: Robert Kelley. Debbie Degener. Cindy Hermes. Brenda Throgmorton. Cornelia Schupbach. Lauree Thomas. Stephanie Bardo. Jennifer Ellis. Sue Lisenby. Mary Barber. Patti McDonald. Lynda Kohne. Kathy Schla- geter. Bob Wilson. BACK ROW: Bruce Kane. Joe Romano. Marc Craig. Tommy Thompson. Gary McCree. Randy Craig. Kenny Eddy, Jim Dehn. RIGHT: These freshman band members are not only filled with the excitement of their first homecoming, but also with their first homecoming parade in the band. 140 Fruitful Finances Aid a Trip Juicy, orange, sweet, yellow. What do all these adjectives describe? They describe the citrus fruit sold by the Sparta High Band to help pay the expenses of an end-of- the-year trip. Besides selling oranges and grapefruit, the band performed at basketball games, cooperating with the cheerleaders to promote school spirit. Using the routines learned at summer camp held at West Frankfort, the March- ing Bulldogs also performed during halftimes at the Bulldog football games. TOP: COLOR GUARD, KNEELING: Elizabeth Stevenson. STANDING: Kathy Schmittling. Becky Jones. Barbra Johnson. Debbie Barker. Lynlea Meyers. Karen Schmittling. BOT- TOM: Oom - pah - pah. Oom-pah-pah. Every- one knows the band would not be complete without tuba players Jim Dehn and Bruce Kane. 141 TOP: CHORUS, FRONT ROW: Joyce Meyer, Laura Meyers, Lynlea Meyers, Bev Barber. Jennifer Ellis. ROW 2: Sue Lisenby. Berta Leming, Barb Smith, Renee Preston, Mindy Eggemeyer. Rhonda Anderson. LEFT: NATURAL JOY. FRONT ROW: George Warren. Renee Preston. ROW 2: Jeff Aitken, Judy McDonald, Jennifer Ellis. ROW 3: Rob Kelley. Sherry Welch, Kathy Schlagater. ROW 4: Keevin Higgins, Margie Bivens. ROW 5: Jim Schobert. Berta Lem- ing, John Davis. ROW 6: Ed Lacey. Brenda Throgmorton. BACK ROW: Mindy Eggemeyer. MIDDLE: ”1 wonder how many calories this will add up to” is a common thought of those buying at the GAA bake sale. BOTTOM RIGHT: Vice-president Cindy Eggem- eyer receives money from Ed Lacey, she begins to count the sum which GAA needed to help sponsor their year's activities. OPPO- SITE PAGE. TOP: GAA OFFICERS. Miss Deaton, advisor: Cindy Eggemeyer. vice-president: Sherry Hawthorne, president: Laura Smith, secretary. MIDDLE: Leslie Boston and Amy Steele seem willing to donate a few minutes of their lunch hour to GAA for exercise to help compensate for a big meal. BOTTOM: As Diane Bleem points to a goodie. Cindy Eggemeyer and Sherry Hawthorne discuss the quality of a Rice Krispies bar. 142 GAA Bakes Their Way to Club Trip Besides playing softball, volley- ball, and basketball, the members of Girls’ Athletics have been involved in many activities. In November, the GAA members had a bake sale and, in December, they sold candy. During that spring, they held a car wash. The money from these projects was used to buy some new equipment. It was also used to finance a spring field trip. Natural Joy Tunes Up For Communities The members of Natural Joy spent another busy year performing for the community and surrounding towns. Among their many appearances were at Senior Honors' Day at Southern Illinois University, Coul- terville Women’s Club, the Sparta Rotary Club, the Lutheran Church, and the Delta Theta Tau Sorority. U3 «— 11 V- t vz gy.i j 4a -r 0 k 2 irj 9 H Q i u S Senate Closes Candy Stand; Litter Reigns Once again students have created a situation which requires a reprimand and the Student Senate was given the assignment. Because of students litter- ing the campus, the Student Senate, on orders from the administration, were forced to close the candy stand. However, the Senate is not an estab- lishment set up to punish students. They also provide interesting assem- blies, ranging from yoga to panto- mime. In an attempt to better repre- sent their students, the Senate began work this year on an improved consti- tution . TOP: FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE SENATE. FRONT ROW: Stacey Glenn. Diane Bleem. Robin Delre, Paula Hill. Vicki Crain. Nancy Veath. Jacquie Gilbert. BACK ROW: Jerry Wilkerson, Laura Fiene, Julie Gentry, Brenda Throgmorton. Angie Holloway. Lynn Spier. Jim Sc ho ben. Martha Uchtmann. Lynn Canfield. MIDDLE: Faculty, friends, and alumni were invited to a Homecom- ing tea to reminisce good times. BOTTOM: Stu- dent assemblies such as the one on making your own kind of music was a source of entenainment for the student body. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: JUNIOR-SENIOR SENATE. FRONT ROW: Julie Becker, Kim Loethen. Kris Gilben. Karen San- ders, Cindy Eggemeyer. Lynda Kohne. Patti McDonald. Amy Hanmann. BACK ROW: Lynn Dettman, Mary Watson. Renee Preston, Janie Becker. Laura Smith. Mike Coop, Martha Wat- son. Brian Sommers. BOTTOM LEFT: STUDENT SENATE OFFICERS. FRONT ROW: Lea Ann Wiley, Reporter; LuAnn Florreich, Secretary; Judy McDonald. Treasurer. ROW 2: Julie Hollo- way, Vice-President; Jerry Wilkerson. Vice- President; Mr. Tom Bock, advisor. BACK ROW': Joe Romano, Parliamentarian; Ed Lacey. Presi- dent. MIDDLE: The Student Senate sponsored a new fund-raising event, the Beauty and Beast contest, staged as part of Homecoming. BOT- TOM RIGHT: Student Senate Vice-President Julie Holloway and Mike Steen were emcees for the King and Queen coronation and Teacher of the Year announcements held October 22. 145 GI9PA Chooses Advisor for Board Mrs. Betsy Lewis, journalism teacher, was named to Southern Illinois School Press Association’s Executive Board, which plans pro- grams for Spring and Fall press con- ferences at Southern Illinois Univer- sity. Because of its capable teacher, the Journalism Depart- ment's enrollment increased to fifty people divided into two classes, which publish two papers - BULL- DOG BARKER., the high school paper; and the DISTRICT MONI- TOR, the school-funded district paper. The classes also enjoyed their new location in the basement where they have ample room to write and type. TOP: REPORTERS. FRONT ROW: Linda Abell. John Bergfeld, Robert Lewis. Bill Rhodes. John Wetzel. Mike Reynolds. Karen Sanders. ROW 2: Julie Becker. Nancy Ashley. Marian Rhiney, Cary Forcum, Joyce Meyer, Laura Meyers. Janie Becker. Natalie Hille, Angie Maxwell. Stacey Schnoeker. Melanie Willis. ROW 3: Robyn McConachie, Scott Sheeler. Barb McConachie. Margie Bivens. David Miller. BOTTOM: REPORTERS. FRONT ROW: Debbie Cox, Chester Davis, Greg Valleroy. Linda Kronable. ROW 2: Cindy Eggemeyer. Patti Conner, Judi VanSant. ROW 3: Debbi Mathis. MIDDLE: Brainstorming for ideas for the November deadline. Lessi Berry and Nancy Ashley discuss how to fit in all the details of their story. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS. FRONT ROW: Bob Wilson, Jill Cashman, Marsha Pahlman. ROW 2: Steve Hall. Kim Wall. Becky Brown, Sherry Welch. BOTTOM LEFT: EDITORS-IN- CHIEF. FRONT ROW: Lea Ann Wiley. Co- Editor of BULLDOG BARKER. Patty Appel, editor of DISTRICT MONITOR. ROW 2: Mrs. Betsy Lewis, advisor. Sherry Hawthorne. Co- Editor of BULLDOG BARKER. MIDDLE: Partic- ipating in Homecoming with Journalism Bug. a Spana Bulldog jumps outside the car and tries to net a Chester Yellowjacket. BOTTOM RIGHT: As Judi VanSant and Joyce Meyer wait, Vicki Odom searches for passes to allow the girls to see their beat. a source of information for a story. U7 148 C8PA Awards 1976 Bulldog a Medalist The beauty of a Medalist! Now the question is What is a Medalist and how is it beautiful? This award received by the 1976 yearbook is the pinnacle in yearbook publication, given only to ten percent of yearbooks in the United States. After receiving the score of 953 out of a possible 1000, the Columbia Scholastic Press Associa- tion (CSPA) chose the Bulldog as recip- ient of this honored award. The beauty comes in the realization that ail the hard work and tedious plans were well worth the effort. The long nights, snow days and abundant frustrations will be forgotten and replaced by the memory of a superior yearbook. Stu- dents may remember their Bicenten- nial year through the pages and pic- tures of one of Sparta’s best yearbooks. TOP: STAFF. KNEELING: Martha Blair. Julie Ohms. Laurie Fink, Linda Fink, Mary Barber, Amy Ragland. BACK ROW: Pam McFadden. Larry Poston. Randy Schilling, Jim Dehn. Mary Wittenbrink. MIDDLE: Working on copy, sports editor Steve Hall and Dana Bleem collect statis- tics about the 1976 football campaign. LEFT: After attending the spring press conference at Southern Illinois University, Ed Simpson and Betsy Lewis discuss help sessions with staff mem- bers. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: EDITORS. Mr. Ed Simpson, advisor: Marsha Pahlman, co-editor- in-chief: Scott Maurer and Lynda Kohne. assist- ant editors: Theresa Lisenby. co-editor-in-chief. LEFT: STAFF. SEATED: Dana Bleem, Martha Watson. Carol Bauer. ROW 2: Pam Bennett. Mary Nordmann. Judy McDonald, Sherry Hawthorne, Patty McDonald. BACK ROW: Laura Smith. Barb Heck. Kim Wall. Sherry Welch, Joann Leavitt. PHOTOGRAPHERS. Randy Herndon. Jeff Blind. Julie Holloway. Brian Sommer. BOTTOM RIGHT: EDITORS. KNEELING: Teresa Cole, Organization and Index Editor; Kris Gilbert, Bus- iness Manager: Leisa Asselmeier. Classes Editor. STANDING: Lu Ann Florreich. Writer: Debbie Finley. Activities Editor. 149 TOP: Apparently Brenda Throgmorton and Barb Baue want teachers healthy and at school since they distributed apples during FHA week. LEFT: In one of the privileges of being an officer. Melanie Willis gets to rest her feet during the Homecoming parade. MIDDLE RIGHT: Mrs. Nancy Tammen carries on a lively conversation with Barb Baue, Brenda Throgmorton, and Stephanie Stevenson. BOTTOM: FHA OFFI- CERS. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Nancy Tammen. advisor: Amy Ragland, secretary: Debbie Outten. historian: Linda Robert, treasurer. BACK ROW: Denise Guebert. publicity chairman: Elizabeth Stevenson, vice- president: Melanie Willis, president: Mrs. Pam Meyer, advisor. 150 Faculty Gets Shiny Apple From FHA During February, the Future Homemakers of America were very busy as they prepared for national FHA week. They gave the teachers shiny, red apples on Tuesday. On Wednesday, they had a Bake-Off in which students baked products and entered them in various categories. The winners of the Bake-Off were: Linda Dunker, yeast breads; Laurie Fink, cookies; Lisa Sannemann, cakes; and Andy Schorr, pastry. In honor of Valentine's Day, students dressed as famous pairs of lovers. Wearing red and white, the FHA colors, was Friday's event. The FHA members sold blue and white corsages for the Homecoming dance. In february, they also took a field trip to Cape Girardeau where they visited the Guffaw Furniture Factory. FRENCH CLUB TOP: FRONT ROW: Kathy Croslin, Sue Lisenby. Paula Hill. Chris Bremer. ROW 2: Sheila Katty. vice-president: Dana Bleem. president; Miss Jan Kaitschuck. advisor: Debbi Mathis, secretary; Jennifer Ellis, trea- surer. BACK ROW: Barb Smith. Amy Gurley. MIDDLE: In the tedious job of cleaning desks. Amy Ragland was Mr. Ed Simpson's helper during FHA week. BOTTOM: FHA and FFA combined efforts to hold a banquet - get together weiner roast at the beginning of the school year. 151 RIGHT: With the determination of a donkey. Coach Gary Schopp and the faculty team are the victors in the three-game donkey bas- ketball tournament hosted by FFA in January. TOP LEFT: FFA OFFICERS. FRONT ROW: Melinda Hall, reporter; Karen Leavitt, secretary; Irene Gerlach. sentinel. BACK ROW: Mr. Ronn Mann, advisor; Kent Burns, president: Lyle Nitzsche, vice-president. MIDDLE: Allen Baue participates in the FFA cake throw, a money- making project at the donkey basketball game. BOTTOM: Mount- ing the donkeys proved to be the most difficult accomplishment for these members of the faculty team. 152 Donkey Game Is Real Asset to FFA Funds The Future Farmers of America hosted one of the most entertaining winter events, a donkey basketball game which featured games between the Sparta J.C.'s and the Optimist Club and between the SHS faculty and the FFA members. The teachers won the tournament. The club's other activities included a second place float at Homecoming, attending the National FFA Conven- tion in Kansas City, playing basket- ball , and selling seeds. VICA Float Claims First in Parade The Vocational and Industrial Club of America repeated last year's effort by winning first place in the club division of the Home- coming Parade. Their moneymak- ing project was selling candles and custom-made buttons. TOP LEFT: Mike Stevenson and Jeff Smith put the finishing touches on the VICA float, which won fiisi place during the Homecoming festivities. BOTTOM LEFT: VICA OFFICERS. FRONT ROW: Mr. Bill Wasson. Mr. Bill Out- ten. advisors. ROW 2: Marc Craig, parlia- mentarian: Mike Stevenson, president: Larry Stork, vice-president. BACK ROW: Brooks Cordon, reporter; Debbie Cox. secretary- treasurer. 153 TOP: Jim Phelps and Lea Ann Wiley iry 10 keep Mike Steen from mak- ing a descent into the sewer. LEFT: Calvin McCree knocks an old lady's crutches from under her in a cutting from Cop Out. MIDDLE: Come and get it! Mary Nordmann. Sherry Welch, and Janie Becker are ready for the crowd who attended the Speech Club dinner theater in January. BOTTOM RIGHT: An amateur Frankenstein. Cindy Hermes, creates a S39.00 man. Mike Steen, for the dinner theater audience. 154 $39.00 Man Plunges Dr. Drain No. the 39 Dollar Man was not a commercial for tidy bowels; but a dinner theater play presented by the Sparta High Speech Club in Janu- ary, after being postponed twice because of snow. The profits from the dinner theater, as well as the magazine sales in February, helped to finance the contest play, The Valiant, and the readers’ theater, Mama Medea. New this year was the debate team which placed sec- ond and third in its very first meet at Red Bud. SHS also hosted the Egyptian Forensic League Finals. Winners, in order, were Waterloo, Carbondale, Mater Dei, Sparta, and Benton. TOP: Fire! Fire! The Speech Club's fire truck wasn't rushing to a fire but rushing to announce the upcoming school play. ''Once Upon a Mattress. MIDDLE: Money makes the World Go 'Round. Well, maybe not. but Chester Davis. Lynn Dettman. and Kris Gil- bert seem to be enjoying that funny green stuff. BOTTOM: SPEECH CLUB OFFICERS. FRONT ROW: Jim Phelps, social committee chairman: Mike Steen, president: Dave Miller, vice-president: Kris Gilbert, social committee. BACK ROW: Mr. Jim Tammen. advisor: Janie Becker, secretary; Cindy Hermes, social committee: Mr. Bill Kirksey. advisor. 155 FBLA Sponsor Record Spin for Denver Always looking for novel ideas to raise money, the FBLA became the first club of the year to sponsor a fund-raising dance. The dance, emceed by disc jockey Steve Alien of Mt. Vernon, enabled the club to clear almost $200. The profits went toward sending members to Spring- field in March and to Denver, Col- orado, in July. Last year at state conference Theresa Lisenby won first in Junior Stenography. Mary Nordmann won first in Public Speaking, and Mr. Stephen Gerlach won Mr. FBLA. Second place was received by the Parliamentary Team and by Sheryl Sirpless in Accounting 1. Cathy Wittenborn received a third in Miss FBLA. The club was one of nine clubs in the state to receive a Golden Seal Award. The three first place win- ners attended the National FBLA Conference in Washington, D.C., for one week in June. TOP: At Arlington National Cemetery, the contest winners observed the changing of the guard at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. BOTTOM: FBLA sponsored fund raising pro- ject. an end of the semester record spin, hosted by Steve Allen from Mt. Vernon. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: FBLA. FRONT ROW: Joni Stork. Linda Abell. Martha Watson. Lynda Kohne. Mary Barber, vice-president. Anita Naeger. Patti McDonald, Angie Max- well, Mrs. Karen Kohne. advisor. ROW 2: Carolyn Pool. Laura Smith. Ed Lacey. Mark Vance. Jeff Aitken. treasurer. Bob Wilson. Mrs. Nancy Knop, advisor. BACK ROW: Mary Nordmann. Lea Ann Wiley. Sheryl Sirpless. Lucy Abell. Theresa Lisenby. president. Judy McDonald, reporter. Mary Watson, secre- tary. Debbie Finley. Pam Bennett. MIDDLE LEFT: During some of their free time. FBLA members went to the Marine Memorial of the fighters of Iwo Jima. BOTTOM LEFT: As pan of their sightseeing, winners at the FBLA state conference advanced to competition at Wash- ington. D.C. where they saw John F. Kenne- dy’s grave at Arlington National Cemetery. BOTTOM RIGHT: Theresa Lisenby won the Junior Stenographer contest at the state con- ference and was elected president of FBLA her senior year. Ut FT A Coffee Pampers Teachers Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back. This song depicts the life of a student who graduates from a high school and later comes back to teach there. Here at Sparta High School, we have such a group of stu- dents to be teachers, the Future Teachers of America. These students tutored at the grade school and high school. They raised money by holding a plant and book sale to finance the Mildred Cicka Scholarship Award, awarded annually to a student who wants to be a teacher. They held the annual coffee for teachers on the morning before school in December. OPPOSITE PAGE: FRONT ROW: Warren Deason, Scon Maurer, Don Hester. Mark Zollner. ROW TWO: Jeff Aitken (President). Terry Fulton, Ste- phanie Stephanson. Brenda Throgmorton. BACK ROW: Miss Huldah Vaughn (advisor), Nancy Mor- field, Sheila Katty, Dana Koenegstein, Diane Bleem, Pam Chandler. BOTTOM LEFT: The baby picture contest ends in a victory for the most popular number 4. Mr. Jim Tammen. MID- DLE: Two FT A members, Jeff Aitken and Barb Baue, sneak a snapshot of teachers. Mrs. Nancy Knop and Ms. Marilyn Bruns. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Ron Mann. Coach Gary Stull, and Mr. Don Outten enjoy breakfast rolls at the FT A Coffee before school. TOP: Brenda Throgmorton finds Diane Bleem’s coffee service to Mrs. Lisa Linders amusing. MIDDLE: A record number of teachers turn out for coffee and rolls. BOTTOM: Mrs. Lisa Linders finds the orange juice delectable and comes back for more. 159 Science Club Helps Save Many Lives Give the gift that keeps on giv- ing. Give the gift of life. And on December 20 that's what many of the Science Club members did. Under the supervision of Mrs. Brenda Barber, approximately 19 Science Club members donated a pint of their blood for the Red Cross Bloodmobile. The club had two guest speakers, Mrs. Georgeann Henderson, who spoke about giving blood and Mr. John Canfield, who talked about the Swine Flu pro- gram. Selling BULLDOG banners, helping collect for the Heart Fund, and having an April dance were the club's primary activities. TOP: Science Club member enjoyed riding in the Homecoming Parade. OPPOSITE PACE. TOP: SCIENCE CLUB OFFICERS: Tommy Thompson, president: Mrs. Brenda Barber, advisor: Barb Heck, treasurer: Leisa Asselmeier. secretary; Dana Bleem. vice- president. LEFT: Mrs. Charles Skinner pre- sented the blood donors' trophy to the Science Club. Accepting are Mike Stevenson and Margie Bivens. MIDDLE: No. it’s not a scene from a science fiction movie; it's Joe Romano giving a pan of himself, blood, to help oth- ers. BOTTOM RIGHT: Georgeann Henderson explains to the Science Club about giving the gift of life, blood. LIBRARIANS MIDDLE: FRONT ROW: Kathy Croslin. Robin Long. Mike Stevenson. BACK ROW: Mary Lee mo n, Donna Ruroede. Mr. Jerry Wilson, advisor; Barb Kisro. CHESS CLUB BOTTOM: FRONT ROW: Mr. Alan Viera, advisor; Mr. John Elms, advisor: Don Wilson. Jim Neilson, A. J. Holcomb. BACK ROW: Gilben Sherben. Jim Conners, president. 161 Takin' care of business. Takin’ care of business and workin’ overtime. The sur- rounding retailers give much extra time and money to Sparta High, which would not have many of the benefits that it does without the willing cooperation and sup- port of these businesses. They buy adver- tisements in the annual and school paper, they contribute money for athletic equipment, and provide assistance to clubs and classes during Homecoming. Yes, the area retailers do a good job of takin' care of business and us. Phone: 443-2134 Sparta Tilden Cutler Willisville 24 Hour Emergency Ambulance Service W. Lyle Hill - Director 209 North Market Sparta, Illinois HILL AND SON FUNERAL HOMES MR. DILL KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN North Town Center Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-5222 iHaghrll-i PHOTOGRAPHERS iirVW - SPARTA Phone: 443-2834 Ladies and Children THE GINGHAM SHOP 148 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2225 165 STAR LANES BOWLING 808 North Vine Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-3911 RHONDA'S HI FASHION GROk£ 111 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois 443-4212 Home-Cooked Meals Plus Service for Your Truck or Car THE GROVE Highway 3 Ellis Grove, Illinois 859-2311 Registered Polled Herefords Rhonda Wilson (Owner) Vickie Kane Kristine Blockley Debbie Owens OUTTEN HEREFORD FARM Rural Route 1 Sparta, Illinois 774-2573 CLARA JUNE SHOP 110 North Main Street Marissa, Illinois 166 AMERICAN MEDICAL PRODUCT COMPANY HENNRICH GARAGE Manufacturers of Squeeze Pack Instant Cold Pack John Deere and Wheel Horse Lawn and Garden Tractor Sales and Service For Home, Hosptal and Athletics We Perform” 853-2314 Evansville, Illinois 811 North Marker 443-3716 Sparta, Illinois SPARTA LUMBER COMPANY 210 South Vine Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2131 I f in i n’ i KROGER CO. IO UItI TuJj 211 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2412 Quality Dry Cleaning Since 1925 Manager: Norb Huether Sparta, Illinois Good Luck Bulldogs 167 AUTO MATIC OF SPARTA, INC. 518 St. Louis Street Sparta, Illinois MiHS PIZZA-SUBS ITALIAN BEEF 333 South St. Louis St. SPARTA, ILLINOIS 62286 Telephone 618-443-5211 4- EVANSVILLE Evansville, Illinois 62242 Phone: 853-2316 RANDOLPH COUNTY FARM BUREAU Serving Agriculture in Randolph County for Sixty-One Years FARM BUREAU IS A NON-GOVERNMENTAL VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION ORGANIZED BY AND FOR FARM FAMILIES IN ALL TYPES OF AGRICULTURE FINANCED AND CONTROLLED BY MEMBERS. IT IS LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL IN SCOPE AND INFLUENCE AND IS NON-PARTISAN - NON-SECTARIAN - AND NON-SECRET IN CHARACTER IT PAYS TO BELONG Life Health Fire Farm Bureau Building COUNTRY COMPANIES Auto Mutual Funds Sparta, Illinois Office Phone: 443-2175 BIERMAN'S PIANO ORGAN WAREHOUSE SALES SPARTA SUZUKI Kimball Pianos and Organs Authorized Story and Clark Dealers High Trades - Eves, by Appointment 316 West College Street Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2982 Rural Route 1 Sparta. Illinois CURVE DRIVE IN Evansville, Illinois Phone: 853-2392 WITTENBRINK'S TRAILER COURT Rural Route 1 Evansville, Illinois Phone: 853-2567 169 ZWEIGART'S JEWELRY 103 South Liberty Evansville. Illinois Phone: 853-4081 Stereo Equipment Sporting Goods Household Items KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Council 6577 CHARLIE'S SERVICE CENTER 201 East Broadway Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-3118 MoM Service BEN FRANKLIN STORE AIRGO, INC. 150-154 West Broadway Hunter Field, R.F.D. Sparta, Illinois Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-9038 Phone: 443-2002 170 CLASS OF 77 STANDS PROUD 171 DUVARDO'SHOME FURNISHINGS 200 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-4311 SHERMAN'S BULLDOG KENNEL 123 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-9026 Compliments of SPARTA THEATER West Broadway Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-3612 THE SPECIALTY SHOP Charles and Frieda Washner 339 West Jackson Street Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2864 Dealer in Custom Made Artist Drawing Frames. We Replace Supplies Glass at Our Shop Mirrors of All Kinds and Screens HUEBNER’S AG Baldwin, Illinois Phone: 785-2915 ZWEIGART'S BUS SERVICE Open for Chartered Trips Evansville, Illinois Phone: 853-2614 Buying or Selling L M CONSTRUCTION General Contractor ED LEMING - Owner Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-3934 REALf (P ESTATE THWS NO HOMC I MCI THf ONI YOU OWN J. M.(BRO.) BURNS Real Estate Broker Phone: (618) 443-3117 126 W. Jackson St. (618)443-3534 Sparta, 111. 62286 172 SPARTAN PRINTING COMPANY Sparta, Illinois Dickey Street Phone: 443-2154 WESTERN AUTO SHARON'S STYLING SALON 128 South Market Sparta, Illinois 62286 101 South Market Sparta, Illinois 62286 Phone: 443-2911 Phone: 443-3751 WATSON'S SADDLE SHOP Route 1 Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-3596 SPARTA AUTO PARTS Quality Automotive Service and Parts 109 East Main Street Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-4361 BROWN'S JEWELRY Sparta, Illinois 142 West Broadway Phone: 443-2313 SPARTAN HOUSE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE Rome 4 South Sparta, Illinois 62286 Phone: 443-3974 HAYES REXALL DRUGS 101 South Market Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-4333 FINK'S GENERAL MDSE. Ellis Grove, Illinois 62241 Phone: 859-2251 MAC'S SPARTA MOTEL South on Highway 4 Rural Route 1 Spana, Illinois 62286 Phone: 443-3614 D's CUSTARD SHOPPE Tilden, Illinois Phone: 587-2111 Dolores Odle AMERICAN LEGION POST 1172 Evansville, Illinois 853-7347 ADAM’S FURNITURE STORE M. J. Haege 136 East Main Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2415 MONTGOMERY'S SUNOCO Rural Route 2 Sparta. Illinois 443-2509 Carl and Vera Montgomery THE NEW LOOK BARBER SHOP Evansville, Illinois Arthur C. Roscow Marcine Walter Jvonne Karsten REICHMAN'S SHOES Sparta, Illinois 443-3312 175 STATE BANK OF PRAIRIE DU ROCHER Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois 62277 Member FDIC Phone 618-284-3440 Building Supplies Paints Whirlpool HOME A APPLIANCES STORKS' HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER L. R. Reid, President D. J. Heizer, Exec. Vice 120 West Broadway - Sparta, Illinois 62286 President Ron Stork Telephone 618-443-4842 R. T. Reid, Vice President Owner CHECK OUT TIME 12:00 P.M. 402 EAST BROADWAY SPARTA, ILL. Apartments 34 New Air Conditioning Units $30 and $35 Weekly Rentals Available by Day • Week • Month Swimming Pool BBQ Pits Colored Television Maid and Linen Service Convenient Location • Private Parking and Entrance Telephone: 618-443-3187 Jim and Juanita Bates: Owners 134 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443- 2912 JEWELRY 176 SPARTA STATE BANK A FULL SERVICE BANK 143 West Broadway Sparta. Illinois Phone: 443-2185 DRS. THERON A. and VERNA R. DeROUSSE OPTOMETRISTS 147 W. Broadway Sparta, Illinois MATSON'S GIFT SHOP Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2470 HOOKERS LTD. Quality Family Store Broadway Plaza Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-5013 J J DALEE SERVICE STATION 100 East Broadway Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2829 SPARTA ROLLER RINK Public Skating Tues. - Fti. - Sat. - Sun. Private Skate Patties 7:00-10:00 p.m. Mon. - Wed. - Thun. (By Appointment) One Mile West of Sparta on 154 Phone: 774-2280 SUTTERER'S TEXACO 123 East Broadway Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-3925 28 Years of Service SCHEFFER'S MEAT PROCESSING CENTER Congratulations From COLVIS ORCHARDS On Highway 3 at Kaskaskia Intersection Home Killed Meat Need Not Be Inspected Also Truck and Will Slaughter at Home Phone: 859-4311 Located on Highway 3 Chester, Illinois Phone: 826-3300 DELTA THETA TAU SORORITY VANDA'S HOUSE OF BEAUTY Sparta, Illinois Box 219 Evansville, Illinois Phone: 853-2549 178 SUSANNE'S SALON 613 Cypress Lane Sparta, Illinois Compliments of LINK'S TRUCKING AND CONSTRUCTION Phone: 443-2931 Box 43 Walsh, Illinois Phone: 853-2534 EVANSVILLE FEED KHOURY'S MOBILE HOME AND SUPPLY PARK Liberty Street Space and Trailer Rental Evansville, Illinois Tilden, Illinois Phone: 853-2511 Phone: 587-2131 CHARLIE'S A.G. MARKET South Railroad Street WHITES BROADWAY SERVICE SALES Tilden, Illinois 501 East Broadway Route 13 West Steeleville, Illinois Tilden, Illinois Phone: 587-2101 Phone: 965-3619 Phone: 587-9251 RAY'S SHOE STORE SPARTA CATHOLIC Evansville, Illinois YOUTH ORGANIZATION Phone: 853-2231 Sparta, Illinois 179 SPARTA NEWS PLAINDEALER 116 West Main Sparta, Illinois Phone:443-2145 CLARK'S GAS STATION 201 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-9064 WELTON'S MUSIC SHOP 727 South St. Louis Street Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-3735 SPARTA INSURANCE AND REALTY Tom Klein 105 North Market Sparta, Illinois REES FLORAL SHOPPE AND DAHLIA GARDEN Tilden, Illinois HOD CARRIERS AND LABORERS LOCAL 632 Sparta, Illinois Phone: 758-2656 LEMING'S NEWSSTAND AND BUS DEPOT 102 South Market Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2443 SOUTH SIDE WELDING AND ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKS Evansville, Illinois 62242 Phone: 853-2551 WOLTER REPAIR SHOP Snapper, Toro Mowers, Remington Chain Saws Briggs-Stratton and Tecumseh Engines Evansville. Illinois 62242 Cherry Street Phone: 853-2SS2 180 P. N. HIRSCH 175 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois 62286 Phone: 443-2327 SVANDA CHEVROLET INC. The Great Highway Performers Sparta, Illinois Sparta (ED Joodliner 113 West Jackson Sparta, Illinois I SPARTA GREENHOUSE South St. Louis St. Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2616 181 SPARTAN ALUMINUM PRODUCTS P.O. Box 130 Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-4346 DAIRY QUEEN 223 South Market Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2662 ROBINSON'S PHILLIPS 66 100 North Market Sparta, Illinois Phone 443-4543 182 LEO L GROSS INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Springs and Cherry Streets Evansville, Illinois Phone: 853-2517 WOMEN'S DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF SPARTA Third Thursday of Every Month Young Democrats Welcome DELBERT HAYER 707 South St. Louis Street Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2125 Nationally Advertised Parts © HWI Mr Friendly Wanta prdblerrisolved instead of jugt a prdduct? ShopfcsH)1 HOOD LUMBER INC. LUMBER - BUILDING MATERIAL PAINTS MACKE'S STORE Ellis Grove, Illinois 412 West Second Street Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-3416 If It's From Hoods It Has To Be Good! Phone: 859-2442 183 TILDEN T.V. Lindsay and Elm Tilden, Illinois Phone: 587-5221 TILDEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Tilden, Illinois Ralph Anderson, Pastor Services: Sunday School 10:00 A.M. Church 11:00 A.M. f Hr- REABAN'S Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-4082 HAURY PLUMBING AND HEATING, INC. 110 West Forth Street Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2416 184 SPARTA FEED, INC. 5 Miles South Steeleville, Illinois Phone: 965-3290 Complete Line of Purina Products Route 154 West V Mile Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-5024 national bank THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Broadway and Market Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2187 Banking Service Since 1885 LINDERS ANIMAL CLINIC South on Highway 4 Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2011 183 TED'S MAGNAVOX CENTER TILDEN ELEVATOR GRAIN —FEED SEED — FERTILIZER 157 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-4022 THIRMA'S BEAUTY STUDIO 174 West Broadway Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-2156 HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO. Rural Route 3 Houston, Illinois Tilden, Illinois Phone: 587-2851 COUNTRY COOLER 1 Mile South of Eden Just Off Route 154 Steeleville Blacktop Rural Route 1 Sparta, Illinois Phone: 443-4695 186 187 Support Personnel Maintain School TOP: Mrs. Fern Kaesberg. Mrs. John Wright. Mrs. Odelia Been, Mrs. Jean Eggemeyer. Mrs. Aurelia Blair. BOTTOM LEFT: Mr. Lyle McIntyre. Mr. Mike Diefenbach. Mr. Dave Zweigart. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Thomas Cluck. Mr. Marshal Gleghom. INDEX Abell, Unda, 105, 147, 15 Abell, Lucy, 87, 157 Abell, Terry, 129 ADAM’S FURNITURE S 175 A1RGO, INC. , 170 Aitken, Jeff, 50, 52, 66, 69, 73. 87, 142, 157, 158 AMERICAN LEGION POST. 172, 175 AMERICAN EDICAL PRODUCT COMPANY 167 Amos, Ja 32, 41, 119 Anderson , klie, 105 Anderson, Rlronda. 129, 142 Anderson, Robin, 105, 115 Anderson, Shar , l$, 129, l Antonellis, airn, 32 87 Antry ern,|44, 111, 119 Applfl, Patty 64, 76, 87, 14 AsbJy, Jeff, |41 Asbiw, Kevin, 30, 32, 38, 39, 53165, 105, 110, 71---- _ _ Ashley, Nancy, 105, 147 Asselmeier, Eric, 119 Asselmeier, Leisa, 62, 64, 68, 69. 87, 138, 148, 160, 70 Ator, Bruce, 34. 39, 78, 79 AUTO-MATIC OF SPARTA. INC., 168 Baird, Tammy, 119, 127 Baker, Mike, 119 BANK OF EVANSVILLE, 168 Barber, Bev, 129, 138a 142 Barber, Brenda, 78, 79T 60 Barber, Mary, 11, 87, 140, 149, 157. 70 Bar tephan 05, 140 Byn« . T29 j| rker, D Sie, 87, 141 Barnes.HJebbie, 58, 119 Bart™, David, 87 Baseball Team, 28 Basketball, Freshman, 34 Basketball, Girls', 20 Basketball. Junior Varsity, 32 asketb ll, Sophomores, 34 Basketball, Varsity 30 Baue, Allan, 30 . 32 , 33, 44. 60. 105, 152 Baue, Barb, 119, 15( H Jatu Mark, 39, 87 B BRobj 2 M 39. 41. 129 ckil24 ike. Bria s, CarlaJUM if Becker, Jani H - 20. 49. 51, 138, 145. i¥l, :ker. Julie, 2 k � 05 j . ;ckley. BiU| Vr, 77 :kley, Jjtff l, 119 BeekleyJTeresa, 24, 25 Been.iWelia. 187 b Tfranklin STORE. Bennett, Pam, 87? 1 157 ' Be gfeld, John. 39- 147 Bergmann, -Teresa, 88 Berry, Bajrie, 105 Berry, Lcssi, Bierman, Shelby. BIERMAN’S PIANC i WAREHOUSE SALES, 4nrchler, Phillip. 88 Birchler, Raymond] Birchler, Terry, 6 Bivens, Margie, 20l 21 88. 142, 147, 16S Blair, Aurelia, 187 Blair, Martha, 106, Bleem, Dana, 21, 2- 81, 88, 138, 139, 151, 160, 70 Bleem, Diane. 21. 139, 140, 143, 145, Bleem, Ron, 106 Blind. Jeff, 119, 148 Blum, Kathy, Blum, Kim, ll1 Bock, Torn Bollinger, Gle 24, 105, 138, 32 J 34. 105 21, 23 E7'66, 86, 87.1 4, 155, 70 1 22, 23, 43 A 188 118. Boston, Leslie, 102, 129. 143 Bouas, Ken, 41, 129 Bowlby, Jeff, 15, 30, 31, 34. 39, 106 Bowlin, Jerry. 106 Bradley, Clarence, 15, 78. 79 Bradshaw, Steven. 88 Br.iutigam, Debbie. 129 Brener, Chris, 129, 151 Broshe ars. Jeff. 28, 39. 88 Brothers, Janice, 119 Brown, Becky. 88. 146 Brown, Ernestine, 119 • Brown, Greg, 39, 106 Brown, Jim, 29, 30. 31, 33, 88 Brown, Mike, 29, 119 Brown, Neal, 106 BROWN'S JEWELRY. 174 Brunkhoist, Randy. 119 Bruns. Mar 158 Bryant Buck, Te Bulllner, Darrell anu, Clif, 1 Bur. sch, Jeff. Burke Helen, 1 Burns, Berb, 106 Betty. Barra, Friati, 1 Burns, Kay, Bunts. Kent, 64. 106, 152 I BURN a REAL ESI ATI, ml WELL FOPD.«C.. 165 Jim, 119,1)138 l«Oynn 30. 145 „ Norajwi, 78. 79 Jerry, m- BoU ohn. 65, 119 Icashman, Jack, 89, 138 Cashman, Jill, 49, 89, 146 Cavalier, Greg, 41, 130 Cavalier, Tom, 106, 117 Chandler. Debra, 118, 119 Chandler, Kim, 21, 22, 130 Chandler. Pam, 42, 119, 158 Charlie's a.g. market, 179 IhaRLIE'S service center, 1170 Oiess Club, 161 Chorus, 142 CLARA JUNE SHOP. 166 CLARK'S GAS STATION. 180 Class of '77. 171 Cluck. Rob. 41, 130 Cluck. Thomas, 187 Coke. Mary, 106 Colbert, Sara, 130, 131 Cole. Sondra. 130 Cole, Teresa, 62, 73. 89, 148. 70 Cole, Teresa, 119 Cole, Victor, 130 Col vis, Linda, 120, 138 Col vis, Mike, 39. 44, 107 COLVIS ORCHARDS, 178 Conder, Eddie, 89 Conley, Steve. 120 Conn, Mike, 120 Conner, Patti, 24, 147 Conners. Jim, 161 Coop, Mike, 107, Copple, Becky, 120 COUNTRY COMPANIES, 169 COUNTRY COOLER, 186 Cox, Bobbie, 130 Cox. Debbie, 147. 153 Cox, Sherry, 120 Craig, Marc, 89. 138. 140, 153 Craig, Randall, 130. 140 Crain, Vicki, 42, 130. 145 Cross Country, 28 F Croslin. Kathy, 89, 138, 161 Culp, Jayne, 130 Cundiff, Mf’.e 73 9 J CURVE DPTVi !Nj . rvs cu 1 Aki SH jJ)ahl. I’.it. 7s, 79] DA1R I f EM J DANDjl S DELI Dami 34, 39. 91. 138, : •. Davis, Beth. Davis, 196 Davis, Dai... Davis, Joh . i .? Davits. Deason, ilerrcii Deaton, Peggy. 31. 22a] 79. 143 Debose. Rus i 1C 56. 78, 79 Degener, Debbie, 90, 140 pehn, Jim. 55, 115. 140. 141, 149 Delay, Dwight, 120 DELBERT HAYER AUTO PARTS, 183 Delrc, Robin, 42, 131, 145 DELTA THETA TAU SORORITY, 178 Deppe, Steve, 131 Dethrow, Kim, 131 Dettman, Lynn. 43, 52, 62, 68, 90. 94, 145, 155, 70 Dettman, Mike, 41, 120 Deutschmann, Linda, 90 Deutschmann, Gene, 39 Deut bmann, Joe, 34, 41, 131 Dickerson, Dennis, 1€0 Dickerson, Tim, 15, 38, 39, 41. 198 Diefenbach. David. 34, 131 Diefenbach. Mike, 187 Diefenbach, Tom, 39, °. 53, 72. 88. 90, 199 Diercks, Pam, 15, 21, 2-1. 1 140 151, 55. 108, Dill. Mute, ou, 3� Diskey, Kevin. 108, 133 Donaby, Curtis, 40, 41, 120 Donaby. Sheila, 131 DRS. THERON AND VERNA R. DE ROUSSEU. OPTOME- TRISTS, 178 Dunker, Linda, 151, 70 Dunker, Melar DUVARDO’S 1NGS, 172 Ebers, Gary, 78. Eddleman, Loret.. 76, 77, Eddy. Kenny, 1 , 140 Eddy. Lee, 108. 112 Ederer, Darla, 120 Ederet, Sieve, 131 Edwards, Lynn. 131 Edwards. Ron, 120 Edwards, Shelly, 131 Eggemeyer, Cindy. 20, 21, 23, 64, 108, 138, 139, 142. 143, 145, 147 Eggemeyer. Jean. 187 Eggemeyer, Mindy, 43, 88, 90, 142 :ggemeyer, Tammy. 108 Ellis. Jennifer, 108. 113, 140. 142, 151 Elms, John, 78, 79, 161 Elsea, Becky, 91 ELWYN'S CLEANERS, 167 Etling, Rick, 120 EVANSVILLE FEED AND SUP- PLY, 179 F I k NHAIN JEWELRY, 176 Faught, Terri, 120 Fielding, Lucille, 76 Fiene, Eric, 131 Fiene. Laura. 63, 65. 118, 120. 145 Fillinger, Jalia, 120 Fillinger, Karla, 121 Fink, Linda. 91, 108. 149 Fink, Laurie, 54, 55, 106, 149. 151 FINK'S GENERAL MDSE. , 175 Fin: y. William, 80, 81. 83 i-Liiey, Bob, 40, 41 linley, Debbie. 62, 14! 70 Finley, Paul. 15, 80. 81. 83 Fircone, Jimmie. 41. 131 , Terrie, 131 ATIONAL BANK. 185 h. LuAnn, 43, 51. 52, 64. 66. 68. 73, 88, , 15, 148. 199 Ul Cary, 53. 108, 147 Clint, 121 Ti.jt art, 91 L'ti . n Language, 61 For11i r. Kat ie, 108 Frazier. Belly. 80, 81. 83 French nb. 151 Kathy121 . 7, 39. 91 107, 108, 153 Busim ’ Baders of Amer- 56 farmers of America, 153 imemakers of America, 151 Garcia, Angie, 131 Garcia, Carlos, 121 Garcia, Jorge, 108 Gaertner. Randy. 131 Garret, Richard, 131 Gasser, Steve, 32, 121 Gegel, Stan, 39, 62. 63. 91. 70 Gentry. Cindy, 59. 131 Gentry. Julie, 121. 145 Gentry. Lisa, 121 Gentry. Paul, 131 189 Gerlach, Ginger. 121 Gerlach, Irene, 21. 23, 24, 108. 117, 152 Gerlach, Stacie. 22, 128, 131. 138 Gerlach, Stephen, 80, 81, 156 Gerlach, Steven, 11, 82, 83 Gibson, Harold, 41. 121 Gibson, Jim. 41, 121 Gibson, Lourie, 91 Gilbert, Jacquie, 121, 145 Gilbert. Kris. 62, 90. 91. 145, 148, 155, 70 Gillison, Paul, 108 GINGHAM SHOP, 165 Girls Athletics Association, 143 Glass, Mindy, 130. 131 Gleghom, Marshal. 187 Glenn, Stacey, 63, 65, 119. 121, 145 Goedelmann, Mark, 131 Gordon, brooks, 92, 153 Gordon. Jean, 92. 197 Gordon, Mike, 41, 131 Graff, Kenny. 108 Green, Kim, 20, 24 Green. Melanie. 54, 128, 131, 140 Green, Valerie, 65, 121 Grobb, Darlene, 131 Grobb, Floyd, 108 Gross, Gail, 121 GROVE, THE, 166 Guo hen, I enise, 150 Gucbcn, 1 leta, Gurley, Amy, 1' Gurley. Matt, V lj Hagcne, Marl . 9j Ha gene , Pau. , 1.7 Hall. Denis. . T , Ml. 14 151 € on oi 92. lflL Hall, Kenny . 41, 131 Hall, f nnda, 22, 23, 121, 124, 152 Hall, Steve A., 39, 64, 93, 146, 149 Hall, Steven Lee, 92 Hallock, John, 93, 94, 70 Hamilton, Jo Ellen. 54, 131, 137, 140 Hampton, Rhonda, 121 Hancock. Mark, 93 Hancock. John, 29, 121 Hanna, Gary, 45 Hanna, Sheryl, 121 Hargis, Kristie, 63, 65, 121, 138 Hargis, Mary Jo, 62, 63, 65, 109 Hartmann, Amy. 22, 131, 138, 145 Hasemeyer, Joan, 121 Hatridge, Rhonda, 22, 23, 58, 121, 197 g HAURY PLUMBING AND HEAT- ING. INC.. 184 Hawkins, Scott, 41, 121 Hawley. Bill, 41, 131 Hawthorne, Sherry, 21, 22, 23, 64, 93, 143, 146, 148 HAYES REXALL DRUGS, 175 Heaton, Mike, 121 Hec:k. Barf). 62, 107, 109, 114, 14o. 160, 71 Heil, Tomi. 23. 24, 121 Heitman, Carla, 84, 85 Hennrich, DavegsUz Henry, Mike, 41, 122 Henry. Steve. 34, 41, 131 ‘ 135 Henslee, Lori, 131, I5 Henslee, Mark, 122, 133 Hermes, Cindy. 10, 86. 93, 140, 154, 155 Herndon Pandy, 64, 55, 122, 148 V| Herron, Kevin, 131, 13? Herschback. Michelle 122 Hess, Jeff. 122 Hester, Don, 131, 158 Higgins, Bobbi, 131 Higgins, Keevin, 109, 142 Higgins. Larry, 131 Hildebrand, Amy, 130, 131 HILL AND SON FUNERAL HOMES, 164 Hill, Paula, 131, 138, 145, 151 Hille, Natalie, 109, 147 Hiller, Rob. 122 Hillyard, Jim, 122 Hinton, Michelle, 122 HOD CARRIERS AND LABORERS LOCAL 632, 180 Hodge, Brian Hodges, Karen, 109 Hodges, Keith, 41, 132 Holcomb, A. J., 39, 109, 110, 161 Holcomb, Paula. 122 Holeman, Loretta ,|109 Holgrafe, Sue. 76 Holliday, Mike. 29, 109 Holliday, Randy, 29, 122 Holloway, Angie, 132, 140, 145 Holloway, Julie, 47, 50, 53, 62, 63. 64, 65, 67, 72, 92. 93. 145, 148 Home Economics, 58 HOOD LUMBER, INC., 183 HOOKER'S LTD., 178 HOUS N EQUIPMENT CO.. 186 Hubert. Jitn, 132 Hubert. 24, 122 Huddleston, Eric, 39, 56, 109 Huddleston, Robbie, 34. 132 Hudson, Chris, 109 HUEBNER S AG, 172 Huethei, Bob, 122 Huether, Mike, 41, 132 Huether. Sheila. 109, 71 Huey, Rhonda, 12J Hughes. Bruce . 122 Hunter. David. 121, 123, 126 Hunter. Scott, 38, 39. 93, 122 Huss, John. 44 Huter, Scott, 138 J J DALEE SERVICE STATION. 178 Jackson. Jeff. 41, 132 M Jacobus. Marty, 28. 10, 80, 81, 83 Jacobus, Mike. 93 Jeffers, Jay, 34, 41, 132 Johnsey, Want' r, 122 ■ Johnsey, Barb, 123 H Johnson, Barbra, 120 141 Johnson; Janet, 93 Johnson, Julie, 132 Joiner I Dennis, 93 Joiner Robert, 123 Joiner,'Steve, 39 Jointer; WiTliam, 93 Jones, Lori. 93 Jones, Becky, 120, 123, 141 Jones, Sandra, 123 Jones, Tammy. 132 Juenger, Jerry, 93 Juenger, Randy, 132, 138 Jung, Charles, 123 Jung, Sandra, 123 Kaesberg, Fern, 187 Kaesberg, Joe, 39 140. Kaesbcrg, Juriia, 93 Kaiser. Margie, 123 Kaiischuk, Janice, 61, 80, 81. 83. 151 Kane. Bruce. 32, 57, 140, 141 Karsien, Toby, 39, 56, 57, 109 Kaity, Sheila, 63. 65, 151, 158, 71 Keeler. Jim, 132 V Keeler. Larry, 29, 123 Keil, Richard. 39. 60, 63 Kelley, Rex. 86. 37. 38, 39. 40. 41 Kelley. Rob, 41, 112, L 142 Kcmpfer. Judy, 132, 140 Kempfer, Ken, 39, Tn. 123 Kcmpfer, Larry, 110 Kempfer, Laurie, 132 Kempfer, Sue, 110 Kempher, Tobie, 22, 2 23| KENTUCKY FRIED CIUCKeT MR. DILL, 165 KHOURY’S MOBILE Hr ME PARK. 179 gffSfy Kibby. Dave. 123 Kiefer, Tammy, 132 Kirby, Candy, 45 Kirkland, Veronica. 132 ; Kirksey, Wiiliam, 46, 50, 80, 81. 155 I Kisro, Barb, 63. 123. 161 Klausing. Jamla, 110 Kleinschmidt, David, 41, 123 Kleinschmidi, Jim, 41, 132 Kleinschmidt, Karla, 24, 25 Klingcman, David, 110 Klingeman, EdrJl B Kloth, ClaretJ|, 132 Kluemke, Mirk, 34, 41, 132, 135 r KNIGHTS COLUMBUS. 170| Knop, Nat A, 80, 81, 157Tt581 Koenegsteini ana, 24, 44, 45, 55. 110, 111, 138. 158 Koester, Peggy, 110 Kohne, Karen, 80, 81, 83, 157 Kohne, Lynda, 17, 45, 62, 64, 65. 110, 115. 140, 145, 148, 157, 71 Kolhaas, Rosemary, 123 Krisbie, Suzanne. 132, 138 KROGER CO., 167 Kronable, Linda, 47, 105, 108 110, 147 Kueker, Judy, 132 Kuncl, David. 132 L AND M CONSTRUCTION, 172 Lacey, Ed, 39, 47, 73, 94. 106, 183, 142, 145, 157, 198 Landman, Bruce, 123 Lashbrook. Randy, 110 LasLbrook, Rick, 94 Lawless, Kim, 110 Hlnviii, Joann, 62, 110, 114, � 13. 71 Ivitt, Karen, 123, 152 better, Charlotte, 94 belter, Paul, 132 Ibettcr, Perry, Led endecker. Jim, 34, 132, 138 Lee. Lisa. '24. 9-tyjj % Leek, Larry, 70, 77 Leimon, Mary, 80. 24, 65, 118, 119, Legereit, Tin . 123 Letting, Robeflfc. 24, 25, 123, LEMING’S NEWSSI ND AND BUS DEPOTil80 LFO L. GROSS lNSURANCE AGENCY. INC.I. 183 LeTcmpt. Je , 132 Lewis. Betsy, 80. 81, i46, 147, 149 Llt-w . obert. 39, 94. 147 Lew. ’obin. 110 Librarians, 161 LINDERS ANIMAL CLINIC, 185 Linders, Blake. 10, 44, 110. 138 Linders, Dean, 41, 130, 132 Linders, Janet, P 70 Linders, Lisa,|20. i wedel, Kathy, 111 LINK S WtKING AND COjB STRUCTION, 179 rtSffiT, Julie. 95 Lisenby. Sue, 132. 140,, 142, 151 B | Lisenby. Theresa, 45. 62, 65, ■ 95. 148, 15tN 157, 70 Little, Cunis. 29, 123, 125 Little, Dennis, 95 Utilepage, Cindy, 123 Little page , Leonard, 111 Lloyd, Tim. 41, 123 Loethen, Kim, 51, 95, 145 Long, Robyn, 118, 123, 161 Louveau, Mike, 132, 135 I reth. Angela. 132, 138 LYNN FURNITURE COMPANY, 182 MAC’S SPARTA MOTEL, 175 MACKE'S STORE. 183 Madison, John, 41, 124, 138, 200 Maher, Don, 29, 124, 127 Mann, Ron, 64, 82, 83, 152, 158 Markotay, Andy, 111 Marshall. Richard, 111 Marshall, Brenda, 124 Mathis, Debbi, 47, 54, 64. 95, 147, 151 Mathis, Janet, 124 MATSON'S GIFT SHOP. 178 Matkingly, Keith, 95 Matzehbacher, Kevin, 132, 138 Maurer. Jerry, 41, 124 Maurer, Scott, 62, 63, 64, 65, 111, 148, 158. 71 Maxwell, Angie, 111. 157 k Maxwell. Beth, 132 Maxwell, Randy, 28, 29, 30, 62. 63. 72, 96, 147, 70 MAYBELL-RICHELL PHOTOGRA- PHERS. 165 Mayer. Jana, 132 McBride, Dale, 29 McBride, Tom, 124, 132 McConachie, Barb, 96 McCfeiiachie. Brian, 111 McConachie, Ray, 57, 111 McConachie, Robyn, 111. 147 McCormick, Bill, 111 McCrec , Calvin, 51, 16, 154 McCree, Gary, 124, 140 Mcj le. Rob. 32, 41 McDonald, Denise, 124 McDonald, Judy, 47, 51, 62, 63. 64. 67, 72. 73. 86, 96. 138, 14£. 145. 148. 157 Mlj onald,I Patti, 10, 44, 62, Wte. 65. 111. 139. 140. 145. 148. 157,-71 Mciadden. Pam. 65. Ill, 149 McGuire. Shirley. 59, 82, 83, 85 McIntyre 1 Mark. 124 Don, Jerry, 132 McNultb, Scott, 41 Meyer,Uerry, 15. 29, 73, 87. 96 Meyer,f Joyce, 111, 142, 146, 147 83. 85. 87. Meyer, Pam. 128. 150 Meyer, Sue. 21. 23. 24, 124 Meyerhoff, Mark, 39. 40, 111 Meyers, Laura. Ill, 142, 147 Meyers. Lynlea, 96, 141. 142 Miers, Chris, 124 Miers. Kelly, 132 Miller. David. 39, 47. 62, 63, 77. 96. 147, 155 Miller, Pat, 112, 117 Miller, Robert, 124 Mines, Farley, 133 Mines. Richard, 41, 133 Mnselhom, Bob, 94, 96 Modglin. Jeff. 133 Monroe. Bill, 112 . JessWIJlO . 32, 112 H c, Kenneth, 41, 133, 134 BrGOMERY'S SUNOCO. 175 Montroy, Jane, 124, 138 Montroy, Tammy. 96 ' Moore, Becky, 86, 97 S Moore, Jayne, 133 Moore, Rick, 112 E iMoore, Todd, 64, 120,' T r I norefield, El if be U m-A : et± l. |?4 :yTllJ L58 Morgan, Jimmy, 41,1133 Morgan, Terri, 133 112 [Morris, Alice, 76 Liorrison, Cindy, lj Ifclorrison, Dav Morrison, Ju lMison, Rita. M jmi$on, Tom .4124, 138 ioS|by, Lerpy, 112 iusltNsne, 112 jaeger, Anita, 112, 157 fturaiJoy, 142, 143 an, Cindy,] llson, Jim, kEV LOOK! Ihe I f | BAR! IT SI: i’i St; sche , 11|M, 9' Niusche, Lyle, 112. 132 ] Nordmann, Mary, l0, 50, 97, 10: , 1 18, 154, 156, 137 1199 Number!?or, Ellen, 21, i , 140 Odom, Vicki, 113, Ohms, Julie. 113, 149 I O'Rear, Bobby, 44, 4T, 113, 138, 196 Otten, Mark, 41, 1‘25, 1 Outten, Debbie, 1£5, 1 150 Outten, Don. 76, 8u, 82,3158 OUTTEN HEREFORD FARM 166 Outten, William, 82, lit, 153 Owen, Debbie, 118 P. N. HIRSCH, 181 Pahlman, Kay, 22, 12,r |j| Pahlman, Marsha, 11,‘62, 65, 68. 72. 97. 146, 148 i] Park, David, 98 Parks, Kathy, 125 Patterson. Alice, 82. 83 dj Patterson, Debbie, 12, 7 92, 98 Pattcrsdn, Kel Patterson, Laurie, Pautler, Steve, Peck, Mike, 34 Peck. Paul. 197 Penford, Charlie, 113 Penny, Alvin, 30. n . JPI PsM13 Penny, Rosalind, 133 PepClubj5 gMJB Perry, Lisa, 98, 108 FARM Perry, Philip, 29, 113 Pflasterer, Richard, 125 Phelps, Dale, 125 Phelps. Kenny, 41, 133 Phelps, Jim, 7. 38. 39. 90, 98. I 102, 154. 155 ■ Pickett, Kenny, 134 Pickett, Linda, 113 Pierce, Jean, 125 Pillers, JoEllen, 42, 53. 125 Poeniiske, John, 125 Poenitske, Tammy, 98 Pool. Carolyn, 88. 98, 157, 70 POOLSIDE APARTMENTS, 176 Poston, Larry, 113, 149 Presswood, Mark. 39, 113 Prest, Dwayne, 56. 64, 113 Prest, Jerome, 76. 77 Prest, Sandy, 54, 134, 137 139, 140 Preston, Jim, 41. 130, 134 Preston, Renee, 43, 44, 113 142, 145 Prohoska, Renee, 125 Pruett, Cyndy, 113 Pruett. Jim, 125 Ouill and Scroll, 65 Ragland, Amy. 112, 11 150, 151 RANDOLPH COUNTY BUREAU. 169 RAY'S SHOE STORE , 179 REABANS, 184 Rednour, Patricia, 98 L- Red path, Mary Alice, 82. 83 R‘ ed. Jim, 134 .RTFS FLORAL SHoPPE AN fc DAHLIA (.AFTON, 180 i-MAN'S SHOES, 175 I Mike . 134 B Reid. Rich, 125 Reimer. Mark, 41. 134 Reimer. Robert, 41, 134 Reinhardt, Kathy, 123, 125 Reinhardt, Steve, 134 Renner, Delbert. 41, 134 1« y tie Ids. Fib: a both., 42. 82. 83 Reynolds, Mike. 113, 147 A 183. 147 K Rhodes, Bill, 114, 147 I RHONDA'S HI FASHION, 166 ! Rice, Kurt, 125, 138 'S; Richards, James, 134 Rigdon, Chris, 46, 80, 83, fs:t ■ Risley, Steve, 29, 30, 31. 98 Robert, Cheri, 99 Robert, Joan, 99 Robert, Linda, 125, 150 Robert, Sharon, 125 f Robinson, Kim, 134 r Robinson, Larry, 154 Robison, Jim, 34. 41, ROBINSON'S PHILLIPS Roche. David, 125 TI, 98. 102. Roche, i en, 114 Rogers, Leah Ann, 1J4 Intonio, 76 Romano Romano, Jbe, 51J 52, 69 73, 62, 63. 99, M15. 145, 160 1 192 Rowald, Avid, 99 Ruroede, ftmna, 161 Salto, Putty , 134 Sams, N Hlyn, 134 Sanchez Kperanzc, 134 Sanders J Baren, 45 145, 147 Sannemann, Lisa, 60. 138. 125, 151 Sapp, Vicki, 114 Sauerwein, Tammy. 114 Scarberry, Mary, 114 SCHEFFER'S MEAT PROCESSING CENTER, 178 Schilling, Randy, 114, 149 Schlageier, Kathy, 128, 13 134, 140, 142 Schliefer, Pam, 125 Schlimme, Bill, 99 Schlimme, Warren, 63 Schmeiderer, Kar' Schmeiderer, Sn .. .. Scutneiderer, 7 li t. 1 l| Schmittling.r Kr, 5|j, 100 ‘«■HR, Schmittling, 125, 141 Schmittling, Kenny. 114 Schnoeker. Stacey, 114, 147 Schnoeke'. Steven. 135 Schobert. - , rn • 34, !28, 135. Schobert, Mike, 125 Schopp, Gary. 136, 24. '2, 83,Jg 87, 152, 197 Schorr, Andy, Schott, Fred, Schulein, LI Schuiein, Ma Schulein, Roy Schupbach, Cornell.1.. '0 Science Club, 161 Sebastian, Greg, 15 Sebastian, Sandy. 13r Self. Laurie, 135 Self, Pam, 59, 115 Seyforth, David, 115 SHARON'S STYLING SAL 174 Sheclcr. Keith, 34 tW. 135 Sheeler, Scott, 29, i 1' Sherbert. Gilbert. Shockley, Bruce, Shockley, Rita, 1 SHERMAN'S BUL] 172 Shumway, Sandy, Sieberg. Gordon, Simmering. Kent, Simmering, Kevin, 126 I Simpson. Ed. 82, 81 . : ;3. 149 151 Simpson, Joe, 115 Sirpless, Sheryl, 62, 64, 101, 156, 157 Skinner, Charles, 55, 126 Slavens. Gary, 41, 53, 126 Slaven, Kevin, 126, 138 ith. Barb. 135, 138. 142, 151 mith, Jeff, 30, 101, 135, 153 Smith, Joann, 115 Smith, Kim, 138 Smith, Laura, 20, 44, 108, 11 138, 139. 143, 145, 148, 15 Smith, Terry, 126 Sodcrland. Laurie, 135 Softball, Girls’ Sommer, Brian, 39, 44, 62, 115, 145 SOUTH SIDE WELDIN ■ AND iRNAMENTAL IRON WORKS, PrTJVOUTO PARTS, ji SPAR|A .Y.O., 179 TA FEED, INC. , 18,' IsIUkTA GREENHOUSE |81 A IGA FOODLINER 131 INSURANCE A Nil | LUMBER COV Stephenson, Ron, 82, Stevenson, Elizabeth, 126, 14, 150 Stevenson, Mike, 39. 101, 153 160, 161 Stevenson. Stephanie, 63, 123, 126. 139, 150, 158 Stogcsdill, Chuck, 126 Stork, John, 126 SPAJ ITA EWSPLA INDEALER, ■ « HrTA ROLLER RINK, 178 |pAK : A STATE BANK. 177 pPARTA SUZUKI. 169 SHARTA THEATER. 172 SPARTA ‘O’MIMUM PROD- UcflTl82 SPARTAN HOUSE N I ■AND LOUNG ll ART N PR mjq 173 SPE� ' 1ALTY SHOP. Spx ch Club, 155 8[x e$. „orie, 135 Spier. Lynn, 135. 145 Spinney, Dora, 4-, 82, 8 Spinnie, Kevin. 1.15 STaI LANES BOWLINtj . Stet lfe, Amy, o i43 ISteen K? M 101, 14$'. 154, ptecn, Ronda , 24 . l| Stefani, Jerry, 135 Stefani, Tony. 115 Stephens, Gary, 82. 83, 86 1, . 53, ■ 126 Stork, Joni, 63, 118, 119, 126, 157 Stork, Larry, 115, 153 Stork, Susan. 101 Studt, Cindy, 102 Studt, Linda, 115 Stull. Gary. 30, 32, 34. 40, 41, 34, 85. 158 Summer, Mark, 41 STATE BANK OF PRAIRIE DU T.OCHER, 176 STORKS’ HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER. 176 SUSSANNE’S SALON. 179 r. Tom. 41, 126, 138 RER’S TEXACO, 178 SVANDA CHE ROLET, INC. Tammen, Jirr 83. 84, 85, 118, 155, 158 Tammen, N. ay, 58, 79, 81, 83. 84, 85. ,.50 Tate, David, 30'. 9, 116 Tate. James, 34. U, 136 Tate, Tim, 1 02 Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor TED’S FR. Thames. Priscilla. 49 THIRMA'S BEAUTY STUDIO. ! . :nas, Lori. 126 . 140 impson. Bret. 126 mpson at !. 136 impson. D ug, 116 impson Ail::. 136 Thompson, STan ia, 136, 139 WAtompson, TpmmPv729. 91, '03. 138. 140. 160 Throgmorton, Brenda, 81, 126, 140, 142, 115, 150, 158. 159 TILDEN ELEVATOR, 186 TILDEN TV, 184 TILDEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 184 193 Tillman, Derrick, 116 Timmons, Sheila, 116 Tindall, Annette, 136, 140 Towey, Trecia, 126, 139 Townley, Jay, 126 Trammell. Melody, 136 Triggs, N.nalic Uchtmann, Martha, 63, 1| ) 136, 14 Uchtmani:, Paul, 39, 116 Valleroy, Craig, 126 Valleroy, Greg, 15, 39. 44, 106, 10� . 116, 147 Vallo, Fran, 84, 85 Vance, Mark, 126, 157 VANDA'S HOUSE OF BEAUTY, 178 Van Sant, Bill. 116 Van Sant, Judi, 116, 146, 147 Vaughn, Huldah, 84, 85, 158 Veath, Nancy, 24. 42, 126. 145 Veath. Pam, 126 Veath, Sue, 103, 70 Veath, Tammy, 48, 103 Venus, Scott, 136 Vieira. Allen, 84. 85, 128. 161 VOCATIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL CLUBS OF AMERICA, 153, Wade. Lorae, 116 Wagner, Bruce, 126 Wahl. Earl, 127 Wahl, Robert, 103 Wall, Kim. 64, 107, 116, 146, 148 Wall, Carl. 41 Wall, Kent. 136 Wallace, Jackie, 116 Wallace, Larry, 41, 127 Walls, David, 28 Walls, Dwayne. 136 Walls, Earl, 121 Walls, Gary. 127 Walls. Steve , 63, 116 Waller, Judy, 116 Walter, Steve, 127 Walters, Maxine, 127 Walters, Theresa, 136 ■on, Nc U ll.■ Ge l fc .) jionyuIviaT 135, 136 Wasson, Bill, 84 , 153 Wasson, John, -yjj, 136 Watson, Martha, 24, 43, 44, 62. 116. 145, 148. 157 Watson, Mary, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 86. 103, 147, 70 WATSON'S SADDLE SHOP. 174 Weiser, Ray, 84, 85 Welch, Dyrol, 116 Welch, Kevin. 41. 136, 138 Welch, Scott, 129, 136 Welch, Sherry, 11, 47, 62, 69, 73, 90, 103, 142, 146, 154. 70 Welch, Tom, 76, 77 Welshans. Lisa. 127 WELTON'S MUSIC SHOP, ISO West, Kim. 123, 127 West, Glenda, 48, 44, 116 WESTERN AUTO. 174 Wetzel, Greg, 117 Wetzel, John. 105, 116, 147 White , Charlotte, 24 WHITE'S BROADWAY SERVICE AND SALES, 179 Wiley, Lea Ann, 11, 24, 47. 64, 68. 103, 145, 146, 154, 157 Wilkerson, Harold, 76, 77 Wilkerson, Jerry, 32, 63, 127, 145 Williams. Glenn, 41, 137 Williams. Richie, 34, 41, 137 J Willis, Amy, 60, 127 Willis. Melanie. 24. 25. 44, 106, 108, 110, 117, 147, 150 Wilson, Anita, 137 7(T103. 140, 146, 157 Wilson, Don, 117, 161 Wilson, Jepy, 84, 85, lOlB Wilson, Joyce . lO Wilson, Kelly, 21. 62. ll 140 Wilson. Linda, 62, 117 [ Wilson, Matt. 28 Wilson, Mike, 127 Wilson, Steve, 103 Wlttenbom, Cathy. 156 Wittenborn, Cheri, 137 Wittenborn. Jeff, 137 Wittenborn. Laura, 137 Wittenbrink, Mary, 11, 55, 103, 149 WITTENBRINK'S TRAILER COURT. 169 Witthoft, Barb, 137 Wolter, Debbie. 85 WOLTER REPAIR SHOP, 180 Wolter, Ron, 29, 30, 87, 103 WOMEN'S DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF SPARTA, 183 Woolford, Billy, 127 Wright, Bobby, 117 Wright, Evelyn, 187 Wright, John, 76, 77 Yallaly, Linda. 127 Yearian, Gary. 137 York. John. 127 York, Sue, 137 Zeidler, Terri, 137 Zollner, Mark, 41. 127, 158 Zweigart, Dave, 187 Zweigart, Rick, 103 ZWEIGART'S BUS SERVICE, 172 ZWEIGART'S JEWELRY, 170 the publication of the twenty-sixth volume of the BULLDOG: Patty Kohne, Tom Nordmann, Robert Wilson, George Simpson, Tim Buss, Arlan Decker, Maybell-Richell Studios, the SPARTA NEWSPLAINDEALER, the SOUTHERN ILLINOISAN, the BENTON EVENING NEWS, and the faculty and administration of Sparta High School. The 600 copies of the BULLDOG were published by Taylor Publishing Company, Dallas, Texas. A member of the Southern Illi- nois School Press Association, the BULLDOG was a winner of SISPA’s Golden Dozen Award in 1971, 1972. 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976. In 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975 the Columbia Scho- lastic Press Association of Columbia University, New York awarded the BULLDOG a first place | rating. In 1976 it was awarded a Medalist rating. Does the action fit the personality? In a reenactment of the comic see-no-evil. speak-no-evil, hear-no-evil, Bobby O’Rear, Chuck Dandridge, and Chester Davis dramatize their own version in Once Upon a Mattress. V96 INVOLVEMENT: For Those Who Sit Secluded, Life Is Bui an Empty Shell: For Those Involved, Life Soars Sparta High students don't shut their eyes, close their mouths, or block their hearing to the people and activities surrounding them at school. They reach out and get involved, whether it's by partici- pating in the school musical or football, sewing or taking care of children. From these activities they receive experience that helps to guide them in the years following graduation. Whether these years be ones of trouble or prosperity, the knowledge gained can clear a student's senses, and help even on foggy days, to see forever. TOP LEFT: In one of their child care class projects. Rhonda Hairldge becomes sociologist and studies the behavior of children. TOP RIGHT: Beauty Is in the eye of the beholder and the beauty for lean Gordon is her finished project for the sewing and alterations class. LEFT: It takes a lot of listening to learn. Paul Peck listens to head coach Gary Schopp to give the Bulldogs another winning foot- ball season. 197 SHS May Not Always Be Perfeci Bui li Offers Us Opporiuniiy To Take Pride in Whai We Do You. You're the one. You are the only reason. You. You're the one we take pride in pleasin’. Yes, Spana High, you are the one. You're probably one of the biggest influences in our lives. We enjoyed so many activities from the school play to sports to Homecoming. We experienced emotions like pride, joy, excitement, and even occasional boredom. We found friends here. We discovered new, exciting adventures. We could be individuals yet also be a union. We take pride in pleasing you SHS through our honors and accomplishments. SHS is and always will be the one! TOP LEFT: Whew! What a night. In the climax to Homecoming ceremonies. LuAnn Florreich and Tom Diefenbach reign over their court. TOP RIGHT: Everyone gets into the act. Journalism won’t be outdone as they, too, show their spirit in the Homecoming parade. LEFT: During one of those Monday morning day-after-a-big-week- end. Mary Nordmann tries to contain the yawn. OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: In the all-school play, Once Upon a Mattress. the min- strel, Chuck Dandridge. and the Wizard. Ed Lacey, make a deal in which the Wizard will reveal the Queen Aggravain’s test for a genuine princess. BOTTOM LEFT: The cast of Once Upon a Mat- tress demonstrates the teamwork that made it a successful pro- duction. BOTTOM RIGHT: Donning new uniforms, runningback Tim Dickerson eludes Murphysboro tacklers in a 23-6 loss. 199 Even Though Tempests Rage, Sunshine Peeks Through . . . Soak Up the Rays