Thomson High School - Sandburr Yearbook (Thomson, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1976 volume:

I Sandburr 1976 Welcomes You Dedication We, the Seniors of 1976, would like to dedicate the 1976 Sandburr to Mr. Jerry Peterson and his family. We wish to express our appreciation to them for all of their patience, hard work, kindness, dedication, and under- standing in making our high school years a success. To them goes a sincere thank you from all of the 76 graduates. 2 Table Of Contents Seniors 4 Underclassmen 18 Faculty Administration 27 Organizations 33 Sports 49 Activities 63 Advertising 72 TIM ADOLPH UNDA ASHBY FOLTZ BRENDA BIELEMA KATHY BROCK 6 WILLIAM CATE MARK DIEPHUIS MARK DOMDEY ERNIE DYKSTRA DENISE HALFMAN GREG GEERTS GARY HARTMAN ROBERT HABBEN TWILA HATHEWAY PENNY HOLMQUIST BRUCE HOUZENGA 7 8 CHERYL NELSON DAVID PRINS MICHAEL PRINS JULIE RICE UNDA REESE SHEILA RIECK JAMES ROSS SARAH ROBINSON ROSEMARY SENNEFF SHELLEY SPENCER MATT THOMAS Pictures missing: MICHAEL CALVERT CLARENCE HARTSON STEPHEN WILKINSON TERRY TOWERY RICHARD TURNEY KATHY WHITING LINDA WIERSEMA DAVID YOUNG Graduating Seniors 12 Years Together The Last Will And Testament Of The Senior Cl ass Of 1976 Tim Adolph leaves Vicky to Gene Siedenburg. Brenda Bielema leaves her 700 watt Sunbeam Curler to Darci Halfman and Jane Stocks. Kathy Brock leaves her smile to Kathy Atherton. Mike Calvert leaves his Sgt. stripes and his M16 to Scott Durward. William Cate leaves his Screamin' Eagle Button to Kris Knuth and Susan Simpson. .. Hold on tight girls. Mark Diephius leaves his perfect legal record to Alan Krontz and Kevin Johnson. Mark Domdey leaves his bottle of Annie Greensprings to Craig Dimmick and Kenny LaShelle... Drink up guys Ernie Dykstra leaves the Chicago Cubs to Sammy Dykstra. Good luck, Sam ! Greg Geerts leaves his cute little legs to Cindy Atherton and Cathy Stansbury. Bob Habben leaves his charming wit to Mindy VanZuiden and Danny Wiersema. Denise Halfman leaves her shyness to Dale Flynn.. . Gary Hartman leaves his perfect Chadwick attendance to Tammy Hoy. Penny Holmquist leaves her ability to get a suntan in the winter to Martha Ashby. Bruce Houzenga leaves his fantastic freethrows to Lori Schoening and Penny Hebeler. Mark Hoy leaves the second stool from the left of the bar in the Port and Starboard to Gary Keehner and Dana Lucas... Richard Kaufman leaves his crash helmet and his woodticks to Eddie Dykstra and Bill Wurster. Robert Kaufman leaves his Physical Graffiti tape to Teena M a tusk a. Cheryl Nelson leaves her brains to Cindy Horton. Linda Reese leaves her Adidas to Laura Reese. Dave Prins leaves Mike Prins to John Gray. Mike Prins leaves Dave Prins to Bob Gray. Sheila Rieck leaves her roller skating ability to Kenny Eissens. Julie Rice leaves Tom to Teresa Meakins. Sarah Robinson leaves her height to Glenn Kreuder and Gwen Smith. Jim Ross leaves his bodacious attitude to Arlette Eissens and Judy Schoenig. Rosemary Senneff leaves her lightning speed to Jon Brunner and Jan Shreffler. Shelley Spencer leaves her training bra to Miriam Wagner, for obvious reasons. Terry Towery leaves his bald spot and his webbed feet to Kenny Eissens. You asked for it, Kenny! Richard Turney leaves his rare tropical disease to Carman Renner and Dorcas Milder. Kathy Whiting leaves her flaming red hair to Pat Foltz and Michelle Vanderburg. Linda Wiersema leaves her unemployment check to Jayne Houzenga. Steve Wilkinson leaves his 32 sets of mag wheels to Dave Pilgrim. Dave Young leaves his long curly hair to Bruce Bielema... Clarence Hartson leaves his sexy whiskers to Alice Ann Appel and Jean Ross. Twila Hatheway leaves her school attendance record to Kathy Ferguson and Diane Harridge. Matt Thomas leaves anything and everything to Lennie Spencer. And finally, the Class of 1976 leaves Dick Morris to Mr. J. W. Shive, Good Luck, Mr. Shive... TIM ADOLPH LINDA JEAN ASHBY FOLTZ— A home is a house with love in it . Band—1,2, 3,4; Cheerleading— 2j FHA—1,2, 3,4; Officer—3; GAA —1,2; Pep Band—2,3; Na- tional Honor Society; Flag Carrier— 3; Banner Carrier--4. BRENDA BIELEMA— A smile is the light in the window of your face that tells when your heart is at home . Chorus—1,2, 3,4; Swing Choir—2,3,4; Madrigal—2,3,4; Band—3,4; Student Council—1,2, 3,4; Cheerleading—3,4; SAE—4; Musical—1,2, 3,4; FHA—1,2,3, 4; Historian—1; President—4; Na- tional Honor Society—3,4; WA- VC--4; Homecoming Attendant— 3; Queen--4; DAR Award--4. KATHY BROCK—FHA—1,2, 3,4; GAA —1,2; Band—1; Chorus--!, 2,3,4; Musical—1,2, 3,4; Library Club—2,3,4; WAVC—4. MICHAEL CALVERT— If you don't take pride in what you do, what is the sense in doing it ? WAVC—4. BILL CATE— Success makes a fool seem wise. Basketball--1, 2,3,4; Golf—1,2, 3,4; Track— 1,2, 3,4; Band—1,2; Chorus—3, 4; Swing Choir—4; Letterman's Club—1,2, 3,4; Science Club— 1,2; Student Council—1; National Honor Society—4; Musical--4; Physics—4. MARK DIEPHUIS MARK DOMDEY ERNIE DYKSTRA— You've got to believe in yourself before you can accomplish anything. Basket- ball—1, 2, 3,4; FFA—1, 2, 3,4; Baseball—1,4. GREG GEERTS— Don't put off for tomorrow what you can do to- day, because if you enjoy it today you can do it again tomorrow. WAVC—3,4; Science Club—1,2. ROBERT HABBEN— Ufe is not for quantity, it's quality that counts. FFA—1, 2, 3,4; National Honor Society—3,4; DO--4. DENISE HALFMAN— Only some of us learn by other people's mis- takes. The rest of us have to be the other people. GAA—1; FHA— 1,2,3,4; Swing Choir—4; Cho- rus—1,2, 3,4; Madrigal—1,2,3, 4; Band—1,2, 3,4; SAE—4; Year- book staff--4; Musical—1, 2, 3,4; Pep Band—4; National Honor So- ciety—2, 3,4. GARY HARTMAN— We will never know when we have suc- ceeded. National Honor Soci- ety—3,4; Madrigal—1,2, 3,4; Chorus—1, 2, 3,4; FFA—1, 2, 3,4; Officer--!, 2, 3,4; Swing Choir-- Directory 2; Musical—1, 2, 3,4; Class Presi- dent—2; Class Salutatorian—4; Physics--4; Illinois State Schol- ar—4. CLARENCE HARTSON TWILA HATHEWAY— The parole board finally let me out! Cho- rus— 1; Library Club—1,2; Presi- dent—2; Class Treasurer—2; FHA—2; WAVC—3; DO—4. PENNY SUE HOLMQUIST— Take time to be friendly it is the road to happiness. Take time to dream it is hitching your wagon to a star. Take time to live ! FHA—1, 2, 3, 4; Officer—3,4; GAA—1,2; Class Officer—1, 2, 3. BRUCE HOUZENGA MARK TOBEY HOY— A smile is a curve that sets everything strait. Basketball--1, 2; Track—1, 2, 3; DO--4; Science Club—1,2,3; Vice President—1; Student Coun- cil— 1; Outdoor Ed.--3,4; Outdoor Recreation—3,4; Boy's State—3; Homecoming Attendant—2. PAM JONES— Wow! I finally made it! GAA--1; Drama Club— 1,2; Girl's Chorus—1,2; Mixed Chorus—1, 2. RICHARD KAUFMAN-- Do what you like to do. Basketball--1, 2; Band—1,2; Chorus—1; Track—3; Operation Awareness—1, 2, 3. ROBERT KAUFMAN— Make it all count. Basketball—1, 2, 3,4; Baseball—2,4; Track—1,2, 3,4; Chorus—1,2, 3,4; Swing Choir—4; Band—1,2; Musical—1,2, 3,4; Student Council—4; Class Presi- dent--!; Letterman's Club—1,2, 3,4; Physics—4; Madrigal—2, 3. RICHARD MORRIS CHERYL ANN NELSON— Every- thing has it's beauty, but not everyone sees it. Chorus—1, 2; Musical—1,2; Student Council— 2; Class President—3; Vice Presi- dent—2; National Honor Society— 2,3,4. DAVID PRINS—Band— 1, 2,3,4; Chorus—1,2; Baseball—1. MICHAEL PRINS— To be good at something is great, but to be the best is the greatest feeling of all. Band—1,2, 3,4; Chorus—1,2; FFA—1,2, 3,4; DO—4; Track—1. LINDA REESE— Thank God it's over! Outdoor Ed. and Living— 3,4; Science Club—3,4; Library Club—4; FHA—4; Operation Awareness—3. JULIE ANN RICE— The greatest pleasure of life is love! GAA— 1,2; Science Club—3; FHA—1,2, 4; library Club—1,2, 3,4. SHEILA RIECK— An effort made for the happiness of others lifts above outselves. Library Club— 1.2, 3,4; Treasurer—3; Pep Club— 4. SARAH MARIE ROBINSON— Uve and be Happy. Chorus—1,2, 3,4; Band—1,2,3,4; FHA—1,2,3,4; Officer—2,4; Pom Pom Girl—2, 3,4; Cheerleader—3,4; Swing Choir—2,3,4; GAA —1,2; SAE— 4; Class Officer--3,4; Student Council—3; Homecoming At- tendant—2; Pep Club--4; Who's Who—3. JAMES ROSS— At last! Transfer from Chicago—3; Hockey—2; Football—1. ROSEMARY ELLEN SENNEFF— You have to kiss quite a few toads before you find a handsome prince! FHA—1,2, 3,4; Officer— 4; SAE—1,2, 3,4; President—4; GAA —1,2; Basketball—3; Cho- rus—2; Radio Club—2,3; WAVC— 4; Band—1,2, 3,4; Yearbook—4; Speech Contest—2,3,4; Library Club—1, 2; Pep Band—1,2,4; Pep Club—4. SHELLEY SPENCER— The greatest kindness we can offer one another is the truth. Cheerleading—1, Prom Queen—4. MATT THOMAS—DO—3,4. TERRY TOWERY— Hey, did you hear the story about... ? Basket- ball— 1; Track—1,2; Radio Club— 2,3; Science Club—1,2,3; Class President—4; Chorus—1,2; School Play—1; Prom King--4; Fire Squad—3,4. RICHARD TURNEY KATHY WHITING-- There's more in your head than the comb will take out. GAA--1, 2; Library Club—1,2, 3,4; Secretary—1,2, 3; President—4; FHA—1, 2, 3,4; Officer—4; Science Club--4; Pep Club--4; WAVC--4. LINDA WIERSEMA— The lan- guage of friendship is not words, but meaning. Band—1,2, 3,4; Flag Carrier—2, 3; Banner Car- rier- ; FHA--1, 2, 3,4; Class Sec- retary— 1; Class Treasurer—3,4; Pep Band—1, 2, 3; National Honor Society—3,4; Valedictorian--4; Homecoming Attendant—1,4; DO—4. STEPHEN WILKIN SON-- Do it while it still works! Track—3; WAVC—3; Science Club—1,2; DO--4. DAVID YOUNG— Happiness makes up in height what it lacks in length. Basketball--1, 2, 3,4; Baseball—1,2, 3,4; Track—2,3; Student Council—2, 3,4; Class Vice President—4; Science Club— 4; Chorus—1, 2, 3,4; Homecoming court—1,3; Letterman's Club— 1.2, 3,4; Musical--!, 2, 3,4. 13 Senior Class Prophecy The Junior class of 1976 sincerely hopes that this Senior Class Prophecy is taken in a very humorous way, since that is the way it was written! We will now proceed into the year 1996 where we see: Tim Adolph who is driving at the Indy 500 under Krahn's sponsorship. He really has nice pit stops because his wife, Vicky, head chef at Krahn's always has something hot waiting for him. Brenda Bielema is now the developer of a new style of hair curling where all you have to do is put your toe into a socket, and instant curl! Kathy Brock and Kathy Whiting now have their own permanent business specializing in finger waves. We see Mike Calvert in the Army where he has just been promoted to latrine duty. Comer Pyle never had it so good! We are now at the International Kite Flying Contest where Bill Cate has just entered his prize winner... Let's stay and see him get it up. All of his locker kicking and child kicking has paid off for Mark Diephuis, because he is now a place kicker for the Savanna Indians. Mark Domdey is now operating a massage parlor in the back of his van, called Mark's Porta-Rub . Let's hope he doesn't rub you the wrong way. Ernie Dykstra has gotten over his shyness as we now see him as Speaker of the House in Washington, D. C. Gregg Geerts is now the owner of an auto parts and body shop that is called Geerts Gears. If you can't find 'em grind 'em. Robert Habben is now running a farm and on the side he is a mechanic. He is the only person who can tear a cow apart and put it back together. Denise Halfman is currently in show business working for Tony Orlando. This family hour group is called Uncle Tony and Denises... De-Nephews, De-Aunts, and De-Grandmas. Gary Hartman is also in show business as the star of his very own soap opera entitled GARY HARTMAN, GARY HARTMAN... Twila Hatheway has just received an award for being the best baker in New York. She HATH E WAY with buns! ! FLASH!! Penny Holmquist, alias Bedpan Penny , has been caught ripping off bedpans again. She is now public enema number one. Bruce Houzenga is now teamed with his high school sweetheart in their own Television show, Stocksky and Dutch. Mark Hoy is now doing the Hamms Beer Commercial. He is having a little trouble with the bear though, because someone taught it how to do the claw. 14 Richard Kaufman and his 1975 Red Nova were both featured as the center-fold in Un-popular Mechanics. We have learned through our sources that Bob Kaufman can be found in the underwear section on page 612 in the Sears Catalog. Dick Morris is now the owner of his own Chicken Coop called 'Sir Richard's , serving legs, thighs, breasts, and gizzards. Cheryl Nelson is in a Paris hospital recovering from a little accident. She cut off her ear and sent it to her lover. Remember, history repeats itself. Dave and Mike Prins have their own men's hair styling salon. Can you tell which twin has the tony?? Linda Reese has just invented a new line of adhesive brassieres called Reeses Peanut Butter Cups. Julie Rice married Micky Rooney and is now the San Francisco treat—Rice A Rooney. Shicla Rieck has her own line of cosmetics and colognes. Her slogan is Be Sheik (Chic), Wear Rieck. Now starring in the new production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is Sarah Robinson. She took over Sneezy's roll... Achoo!! Jim Ross has just completed his new dictionary called The Bogus Book of Language. Now we can finally under- stand him. Rosemary Senneff has been picked-up for over-exposure and was sentenced to 30 days in the dark-room. Say cheese Rosie!! � Poor Shelley Spencer has been demoted to Miss Match because Jim forgot to close the cover before striking. Matt Thomas is a really good maintenance man and works well with tools and machinery. He should really go far.. .if he doesn't get nailed!! Stewardesses run when they see Terry Towery coming. He always wants them to move their tails for him as he flies the plane. It was kind of hard looking up Richard Turney, because he is the hit-man for the McGinnis Mafia. Having all of those jobs as a senior has finally paid off for Linda Wiersema, because she combined them all as she is now a check-out girl at a quick-foods restaurant that specializes in natural foods. Steve Wilkinson, who own's Wilkinson's Body Repair Shop, really does a bang-up job with your car. Dave Young married his high school sweetheart, Lori Schoening. They are now the proud parents of ten long- legged midgets. Clarence Hartson, and wife Cathy are now operating their own vegetable stand which is only one link in the long chain of McGinnis, Incorporated. Clarence is also serving as sherriff to Carroll County. He holds the world's rec- ord for issuing the most tickets in one day. Pam Jones has just won first prize in one of those Draw Winky Contests. Her prize was a lifetime supply of bubble gum. How long do you think that will last her? ... The Junior Class... Linda Reese Mark ftoy Darci Richard Kaufman. DAR Award: Brenda Bielema Honor Graduates Class Officers L TO R: President: Terry Towery, Vice President: Dave Young, Secretary: Sarah Robinson, Treasurer: Linda Wiersema, Advisor: Mr. Jerry Peterson. Awards And Honors Valedictorian: Linda Wiersema Salutatorian: Gary Hartman Juniors Craig Dimmick Scott Durward Eddie Dykstra Sam Dykstra Michael Ehrich Pamela Ehrich 19 Arlette Eissens Kenneth Eissens Kathy Ferguson Dale Flynn Patrick John Foltz Gray Robert Darci Diane Penny Cindy Jayne Gray Halfman Harridge Hebeler Horton Houzenga Tammy Hoy Kevin Gary Kris Glenn Alan Johnson Keehner Knuth Kreuder Krontz Kenneth Dana LaShelle Lucas Teena Teresa Matuska Meakins Dorcas Milder David Pilgrim Sue Rattray Laura Reese Carman Renner Jean Ross Judy Lori Schoenig Schoening 20 Class Officers Advisors: Floyd Griffy Kenneth Brown Treasurer: Miriam Wagner Secretary: Kris Knuth Vice-President: Dan Wiersema President: Alice Ann Appel Michelle Vanderburg Mindy Van Zuiden Larry Ven Huisen Miriam Dan Wagner Wiersema William Wurster 21 Kevin Shelly Vicky Jason Brenda James Atherton Brandt Brown Cox Crockett Eagle Lonnie Edwards Stephanie Ellis Sharon Flynn Scott Foltz Laurie Geerts Jeanne Groharing Marvin Hill Kim Houzenga Jane Kroll Randy McGinnis Kevin M arken Diane Oldani Betty Jo Gene Haas Habben Debbie Hebeler Kathy Cory Pearson Pidde Patty Prins Lois Reese Susan Casey Robinson Shanafelt 22 Sophomores Wrong Door Debbie! Jim Wiersema Donald Swanger Cheryl Wiersema Penny Thomas J Susan Towery Steve Shive 23 Kevin Joyce Darryl John Beth Terry Abney Aldridge Appel Ashby Bielema Brown Ronald Jeana Rita Danette Patti Lori Cravatta Duff Eagle French Grim Groharing Glenna Hamm PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Jane Ella Harridge Hartley Danny Houzenga Belinda Andrew Holmquist Houzenga Kevin Krontz Kara Houzenga Lisa Hunter Linda Jambois Danny Kaufman Deeann Kramer Debra Danny Jason Susan Krughel La Shelle McGinty Merchant Doris Dionysius Milder Milder 24 Class Officers Advisor: Mrs. Jean Marken Treasurer: Barb Prins Secretary: Kara Houzenga Vice-President: Fred Tipton President: Barbara Pannell Steven Miller Freshmen Melvin Milnes Linda Barbara Mowery Pannell Janice Pilgrim Barbara Prins Cindy Carla Renner Spencer Danny Randall Starr Starr Rhonda Fred Rebecca Jenny Temple Tipton Wilkinson Wilt 25 L TO R: Floyd Griffy, Jerry Peterson, Alan Washburn, Mich- ael Highland, Rick Ginie Teachers andra Sullivan Kenneth Brown Superintendent Mr. James W. Shive Principal Mr. William Gengenbach School Board L TO R, FRONT ROW: Richard Miller; Raymond Adolph, President; Marjorie Smith, Secretary; Donald Ashby; BACK ROW: Elmer Hans; Herbert St. Ores Jr. Lorrayne Shreffler Book Ida Hebeler Keeper Kathy Schoening M a i n t e n a n c e Hal Hoy Matt Thomas Bruce Groharing, Vi Daehler, Burt Prins, Mazie Drury, Tom Kustus, Katie James 32 FHA L TO R, FRONT ROW: Tammy Hoy, Pam Ehrich, Brenda Bielema, Sarah Robinson, Penny Holmquist, Alice Ann Appel, Kim Houzenga, Mrs. Hill, Advisor. 2ND ROW: Martha Ashby, Susan Simpson, Teresa Meakins, Kathy Brock, Kathy Whiting, Julie Rice, Brenda Crockett, Cheryl Wiersema. 3RD ROW: Kathy Ferguson, Diane Harridge, Arlette Eissens, Carol Hartman, Shelly Brandt, Lori Groharing, Belinda Holmquist, Vicky Brown. 4TH ROW: Jan Shreffler, Debbie He- beler, Laurie Geerts, Susan Robinson, Betty Haas, Jane Harridge, Becky Wilkinson, Kara Houzenga, 5TH ROW: Kathy Pearson, Beth Bielema, Rhonda Temple, Jeana Ehiff, Jan Pilgrim, Patti Grim, Deeann Kramer, Jane Kroll. Chapter Mothers Mrs. Senneff and Mrs. Bielema FFA L TO R, FRONT ROW: Robert Habben, Gene Habben, Donald Swanger, Gary Hartman, Margaret Clark, Scott Durward, John Clark, David Pilgrim, 2ND ROW: Arlyn Bonneur, Dave Popkins, Marc Gravert, Lonnie Edwards, Tim Harridge, Melvin Milnes, Mr. Pickens, Advisor. 3RD ROW: Jim Wherry, Mark Stone, Rus Dykstra, Darryl Appel, Sam Dykstra, Fred Tipton. 4TH ROW: Brian Wainwright, Ernie Dykstra, Eddie E ykstra, Mike Prins. 36 President—Margaret Clark Vice President—Scott Durward FFA Awards S t a t e F a r m e r s D e g r e e A w a r d s Dekalb Award Third Place In State Home and Farmstead Improvement Award Student Council L TO R, FRONT ROW: Mrs. Hill, Advisor, Betty Haas, Penny Hebeler, Brenda Bielema, Lori Groharing, Vicky Brown, BACK ROW: Fred Tipton, Bruce Bielema, Dave Young, Darryl Appel, Scott Foltz, Bob Kaufman, Mr. Gengenbach, Advisor. National Honor Society SEATED, L TO R: Linda Wiersema, Denise Halfman, Brenda Bielema, Rosemary Senneff, Cheryl Nelson, Gary Hart- man, Robert Habben. STANDING CENTER: Kathy Atherton. BACK ROW: Tammy Hoy, Sue Simpson, Lori Schoening, Martha Ashby, Darci Halfman, Laura Reese, Alice Ann Appel, Kris Knuth, Miriam Wagner, Bob Gray, Dan Wiersema, Craig Dimmick, Dave Pilgrim, Teresa Meakins, Jan Shreffler, Teena Matuska, Penny Hebeler. 38 Science Club L TO R, FRONT ROW: Martha Ashby, Lori Schoening, Jan Shreffler, Jane Kroll, Sue Simpson, Tammy Hoy. 2ND ROW: Kathy Whiting, Mindy Van Zuiden, Cindy Atherton, Judy Schoenig, Penny Hebeler, Kris Knuth, Mr. Peterson, Advisor. 3RD ROW: Arlette Eissens, Linda Reese, Dave Young, Steve Shive, Kevin Johnson, Jon Brunner, Teresa Meakins. Library Club L TO R, FRONT ROW: Linda Reese, Diane Harridge, Kathy Whiting, Arlette Eissens, Linda Jambois, Miss Es- ther Schmaling, Advisor, Kathy Brock, Sheila Rieck, Julie Rice, Kathy Ferguson, Mrs. Eleanor Plumley, Advisor. 39 Sandburn Staff L TO R, ON FLOOR: Kris Knuth, Teresa Meakins, Sue Simpson, Denise Halfman. ON TABLE: Alice Ann Appel, Editor. SEATED IN BACK: Mr. Washburn, Advisor, Miriam Wagner, David Pilgrim. SAE L TO R, FRONT ROW: Miriam Wagner, Brenda Bielema, Mrs. Hill, Advisor, Rosemary Senneff, Mar- vin Hill. 2ND ROW: Denise Halfman, Donald Swanger, Steve Shive, Tim Harridge, Sarah Robinson. Whiteside Area Vocational Center L TO R, FRONT ROW: Brenda Bielema, Denise Halfman, Sarah Robinson, Kathy Brock, Teena Ma- tuska, Sue Simpson, Martha Ashby, Teresa Meakins. STANDING: Eddie Etykstra, Bruce Bielema, Glenn Kreuder, Kenny LaShelle, Pat Foltz, Craig Dimmick, Kevin Johnson, Bruce Houzenga, Jean Ross, Ar- lette Eissens, Mindy Van Zuiden, Alice Ann Appel. Diversified Occupations L TO R, FRONT ROW: Mark Diephuis, Mark Domdey, Mark Hoy, Matt Thomas, Clarence Hartson, Twila Hathe- way, Linda Reese. 2ND ROW: Tim Adolph, Ernie Dykstra, David Prins, Steve Wilkinson, Robert Habben, Mike Prins. 41 Pep Club L TO R, FRONT ROW: Sarah Robinson, Kara Houzenga, Susan Robinson. 2ND ROW: Kris Knuth, Pam Ehrich, Brenda Bielema. 3RD ROW: Lois Reese, Betty Haas, Martha Ashby, 4TH ROW: Patty Prins, Linda Reese, Kathy Whiting. 5TH ROW: Jeanne Groharing, Laurie Geerts, Debbie He- beler. 6TH ROW: Susan Towery, Rosemary Senneff, Belinda Holmquist, Sharon Flynn, Carla Spencer, Susan Merchant, Sheila Rieck, Jeana Duff. 7TH ROYV: Shelly Brandt, Mindy Van Zuiden, Teena Matuska, Alice Ann Appel, Kathy Brock, Arlette Eissens, Kathy Pearson, Kathy Ferguson, Beth Bielema. Letterman’s Club L TO R, FRONT ROW: Kevin Krontz, Kevin Abney, 2ND ROW: Danny Kaufman, Fred Tipton. 3RD ROW: Andy Hou- zenga, John Ashby. 4TH ROW: Sam Dykstra, Gary Keehner, Terry Brown, Melvin Milnes, Jim Wiersema, Scott Foltz, Todd Halfman, Marvin Hill. 5TH ROW: Richard Kaufman, John Gray, Glenn Kreuder, Bruce Bielema, Dan Wiersema, Bob Gray, Jon Brunner, Steve Shive. 6TH ROW: Kevin John- son, Ernie Dykstra, Bob Kaufman, Dana Lucas, Bill Cate, Dave Young, Bruce Houzenga. 42 Chorus FRONT ROW: L TO R--Mrs. Smith, Lori Groharing, Carla Spencer, Jenny Wilt, Shelly Brandt, Stephanie Ellis, Jan Shreffler, Lori Schoening, Laura Reese, Kathy Brock, Patti Grim, Rhonda Temple, Jeanne Groharing, Sarah Robinson. 2ND ROW: Patti Prins, Kris Knuth, Brenda Bielema, Gwen Smith, Cindy Atherton, Darci Halfman, Steve Miller, Teresa Meakins, John Ashby, Jane Stocks, Judy Schoenig, Barb Pannell, Cathy Stansbury. 3RD ROW: Sue Simpson, Barb Prins, Alice Ann Appel, Carol Hartman, Terry Brown, Dave Pilgrim, Gary Hartman, Fred Tipton, Jon Brunner, Kevin Johnson, Donald Swanger, Jane Kroll, Deeann Kramer, Sharon Flynn. 4TH ROW: Jeana Duff, Denise Halfman, Betty Haas, Jan Pilgrim, Beth Bielema, Cindy Cahring, Dana Lucas, Eddie Dykstra, Craig Dimmick, Bob Kaufman, Dave Young, Sue Rattray, Miriam Wagner, Teena Matuska. 5TH ROW: John Gray, Dan Wiersema, Bob Gray, Bruce Bielema, Bill Cate. National Choral Award All-State Choir Member Brenda Bielema 45 Denise Halfman Swing Choir — “The Dynamics” FRONT ROW: L TO R--Judy Schoenig, Kris Knuth, Sarah Robinson. 2ND ROW: Terry Brown, Steve Miller, Bob Kaufman, John Gray, percussion. 3RD ROW: Teena Matuska, Denise Halfman, Teresa Meakins, Miriam Wagner, Alice Ann Appel, Cathy Stansbury, Sharon Flynn. 4TH ROW: Dan Wier- sema, Bob Gray, Bruce Bielema, Bill Cate, Jon Brunner, Dave Pilgrim, Kevin Johnson, Mrs. Smith. 5TH ROW: Barb Prins, Lori Groharing, Barb Pannell, Brenda Bielema, Sue Simpson, Jeana Duff. Madrigal FRONT ROW: L TO R--Brenda Bielema, Denise Halfman, Jenny Wilt, Barb Pannell, Miriam Wagner, Teena Matuska, Jane Stocks. BACK ROW: Steve Miller, Gary Hartman, Dave Pilgrim, Bob Gray, Dan Wiersema. 44 Concert Band FIRST ROW: Diane Oldani, Lori Schoening, Teena Matuska, Linda Wiersema, Jan Pilgrim, Jan Shreffler, Sarah Robin- son, Rosemary Senneff, Denise Halfman. SECOND ROW: Brenda Rielema, Susan Robinson, Patti Prins, Jeannie Grohar- ing, Beth Bielema, Rhonda Temple, Patti Grim, Jeanna Duff, Sharon Flynn, Tammy Hoy, Belinda Holmquist, Barb Prins, Parb Pannell, Dave Pilgrim. THIRD ROW: Dave Prins, Darci Halfman, Kevin Marken, Teresa Meakins, Dan Wiersema, Kris Knuth, Jane Stocks, Sue Towery, Kevin Johnson, Mike Prins, Craig Dimmick, Fred Tipton, Jon Brunner, Martha Ashby, Penny Hebeler, Steve Miller, Danny Kaufman. FOURTH ROW: Jim Wiersema, Scott Foltz, Bob Gray, John Gray, Todd Halfman, Mr. Griffy, Director, Alice Appel, Marvin Hill, Bruce Bielema, Pat Foltz... Marching Band Dixieland Band Jane Stocks, Dan Wiersema, Bob Gray, Jan Pilgrim, Teresa Meakins, Diane Oldani, Dave Pilgrim. Pep Band FRONT ROW: L TO R--Diane Oldani, Lori Schoening, Teena Matuska, Jeanne Groharing, Beth Bie- lema, Rhonda Temple, Patti Grim, Todd Halfman, Scott Foltz, Jim Wiersema. 2ND ROW: Jeana Duff, Barb Prins, Barb Pannell, Dave Pilgrim, Denise Halfman, Rose Senneff, Jan Shreffler, Jan Pilgrim, Alice Ann Appel, Mr. Hoyd Griffy. 3RD ROW: Darci Halfman, Sharon Flynn, Teresa Meakins, Steve Miller, Craig Dimmick, Kevin Johnson, Sue Towery, Jane Stocks. Jazz Band FRONT ROW: L TO R—Patti Prins, Barb Prins, Dave Pilgrim, Barb Pannell, Lori Schoening. BACK ROW: Sue Towery, Jon Brunner, Craig Dimmick, Kris Knuth, Kevin Johnson, Jan Pilgrim, Bob Gray, Mr. Floyd Griffy, Mrs. Diane Smith, Teresa Meakins, Darci Halfman, Dan Wiersema. Jan Shreffler John Phillip Sousa Award: Denise Halfman THOMSON ILL Iinda Ashby, Linda Wiersema your diagonals! i ' Swing Choir In Action Wouldn't yeu like to SPORTS Basketball 1ST ROW: G. Keehner, E. Dykstra, D. Young, D. Lucas, G. Kreuder, B. Houzenga, 2ND ROW: A. Krontz, B. Gray, B. Bielema, J. Brunner, D. Wiersema, B. Kaufman, S. E ykstra, J. Gray. Coach—McCrudden. M.V.P. Award Free Throw Award 50 Frosh — Soph 1ST ROW: T. Brown, J. Ashby, A. Houzenga, K. Krontz, K. Abney, D. Kaufman. 2ND ROW: D. Swanger, M. Milnes, S. Foltz, S. Shive, M. Hill, J. Wiersema, F. Tipton, T. Halfman, Coach— Hansen. 52 you Maatha! School ’76 You’ve Girl’s Basketball 1ST ROW: L. Schoening. P. Hebeler, J. Shreffler, G. Smith, T. Meakins, D. Halfman, L. Reese, S. Towery. Coach Ottens. 1ST ROW: P. Thomas, D. Milder, S. Towery, D. Hebeler. 2ND ROW: B. Haas, J. Shreffler, C. Hartman, L. Reese, B. Bielema, L. Reese, Coach Ottens. Up, up, and away! Carol! c h e V' TOP: S. Robinson, MIDDLE: M. Ashby, | B. Bielema, K. Knuth BOTTOM: P. I Eh rich. e a d e r s TOP: S. Robinson, L. Reese, M. Ashby, S. Robinson, FRONT: K. Houzenga, P. Prins, B. Haas, K. Knuth, B. Bielema, P. Ehrich. Haas BOTTOM: K. Houzenga _ _ Cheerleaders 56 Volley Ball 1ST ROW: L. Reese, C. Hartman, B. Haas, P. Ehrich, S. Robinson, L. Reese, 2ND ROW: Cindy Renner, G. Smith, Carmen Renner, D. Hebeler, D. Kruegel, Coaches—Mrs. Sullivan, Miss Ottens. 57 Girl’s 1ST ROW: D. Krughel, P. Prins, J. Groharing, G. Smith, L. Schoening, 2ND ROW: V. Brown, B. Haas, S. Robinson, P. Ehrich, D. Halfman, P. Hebeler, T. Meakins. Coaches-- Mrs. Sul- livan, Miss Ottens. 58 Coach— Sullivan, P. Prins, T. Meakins, L. Reese. 60 Boy’s FRONT: R. Cravatta, K. Krontz, T. Brown, A. Houzenga, K. Johnson. BACK: K. Abney, M. Milnes, B. Cate, J. Brunner, B. Bielema, Coach— Mr. Ginie. 61 anna join our r Mass Spectographicisotopicdoublediathermaldia phonoscope. Come now Mr. Griffy it can't be that bad. Jubilation T. Cornpone Progress is the Root of All Evil! Homecoming Queen: Brenda Bielema King: Bruce Houzenga Attendents: Senior Linda Wiersema Junior Martha Ashby Sophomore Lois Reese Freshman Kara Houzenga Senior Bill Cate Junior Bruce Bielema Sophomore Todd Halfman Freshman Melvin Milnes 67 A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens Senior Class Christmas Play Cast Marley's Ghost Martha................................Cheryl Nelson First Ghost Belinda.............................. Linda Reese Old Fiddler Second Spirit......................Rosemary Senneff Betty........................................Brenda Bielema Mrs. Fizziwig Second Ghost.................................Denise Halfman Fizziwig . . . Mrs. Crotchett Crotchett . . Scrooge . . . Bob Fred .... Tiny Tim . . . . Mark Hoy Karhy Whiting . Terry Towery . . Bill Cate . Bob Kaufman J eff Estabrook We May Never Pass This Way Again” Prom, May 14, 1976 I Class Prophecy— Bruce Bielema Prom Queen—Shelley Spencer Prom King—Terry Towery 70 Kevin and Kara G Marie Brock MI Hw utve LSs«.sSi,Ts«„m .m, Michelle Open Monday and Friday till 9 73 LAKEVIEW FLOWERS SIKKEMA’S APPLIANCES AND FLOOR COVERI SIKKEMA FURNITURE 1426 Tenth Avenue Fulton, Illinois 74 thru Saturday Live Entertainment Jet. Routes 84 136 Fulton, Illinois Phone: 815 — 589-3011 We go where the news is. Cljr Carroll County JEvCOlCtll P. O. Box 188 Thomson, Illinois 61285 Telephone (815) 259-2131 75 Graduate into a career. The opportunity is waiting in the Navy. After you graduate, make sure you get the most from life. Get a guaranteed chance at success in the Navy. Qualify, and we’ll train you in one of over 70 career-building fields. You may master a skill like mechanics, construction or welding. Or you may learn computers, electronics, medical techniques. To name just a few. If you’ve got what it takes, you can take ad- vantage of the finest training available any- where...and get paid while you learn. Of course, you won’t find it a breeze. There’s work to do and you’ve got to prove you’re up to it. But after the work, there are great times in store. Great friends to meet. And even the pos- sibility of seeing foreign ports. If you wish, we’ll help you continue your edu- cation or training through our Navy Campus for Achievement program. And work toward a col- lege degree or technical school certificate. In addition, you can take advantage of the Navy’s Delayed Entry Program: “CACHE.” You’ll not only be guaran- teed the career training you qualify for, you’ll get up to six full months (in some cases one year) off, before you report for duty. Enough time to finish school, take care of personal affairs or just do your own thing. BUILD YOUR FUTURE ON A PROUD TRADITION. LARRY RILEY JERRY SALADINO 2319 E. 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Name______________________________________________ (Please Print) Address___________________________________________ City______________________________________________ State______________________________ZIP____________ Date of Birth_____________________________________ Last Grade Completed______________________________ Phone_____________________________________________ J FULTON STATE BANK “Interest In You — Interest For You Fulton, Illinois Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS And Best of Luck Towards A Prosperous Future AGRI-KING KEY TO PROFIT Specializing In Feed Testing, Computerized Ration Formulation, And Nutritional Consultation. Fulton, Illinois Sugar ‘N’ Spice Shoppe Gifts and Antiques Lunches BORGMAN HUIZENGA Grinding Mixing — Grain Banking Grain Dealer Phone 112 E. MAIN ST. 772-2018 MORRISON, ILL. Fulton, Illinois NOBLE’S Serving the Community With the Finest Facilities shur sav FOOD STORES I men's and boys' wear PHONE 244-31 H MT. CARROLL, ILLINOIS 61053 MP Massey Ferguson MEREMA BROTHERS 78 1218 4th Street Fulton, Illinois Phone: 815 — 589-2913 Agricultural — Industrial — Recreational . MCKEE LUMBER COMPANY Home Building Remodeling Wallpaper — Paint — Carpeting Complete Building Materials Phone: 815 — 259-2155 Thomson, Illinois ATHERTON’S SERVICE Bonded Grain Dealer Thomson, Illinois Phone: 815 — 259-271 1 JOHN KRAHN ENTERPRISES 1. R. SENNEFF TRUCKING COMPANY Krahn Motors Krahn's Koffcc Kup Thomson. Illinois Station: 815 — 259-2261 Koffee Kup: 815 — 259-5375 Route 1 Mt. Carroll. Illinois “Over 30 Years of Service” HOME BUILDING KYLE’S TAVERN REPAIR Compliments of Kyle Bcmic Thomson, Illinois Charles J. Eisscns Phone: 815 — 259-3194 P.O. Box 95 Thomson, Illinois STARR-LITE BEAUTY SALON TOM’S SUPER VALU Donna Starr Box 84 Thomson, Illinois Phone: 815 — 259-2775 “We sell only U.S.D.A. Choice Meats” Thomson, Illinois Phone: 815 — 259-2634 79 SCHAFER’S FISHERIES AMMAN’S DEPARTMENT STORE Fresh Smoked Fish Sea Foods Fulton, Illinois Route 84 — Lock Dam 1 3 Fulton. Illinois Phone: 815 — 589-3368 “Quality is waiting for you at your sportswear center and Hallmark card shop. JAHN’S HOME FURNISHINGS, INC. WARREN WIERSEMA SIGNS Phone: 815 — 589-3811 Fulton, Illinois TRUCK TESTING LANE “Let Jahn’s make your house a home.” Fulton. Illinois BERG PHARMACY, INC. HOLESINGER IMPLEMENT Phone: 815 — 589-2233 South on Route 84 Box 190 Fulton. Illinois Phone:815 - 589-3311 For your prescription needs Sick Room Supplies Film Greeting Cards Russell Stover Candy Fulton, Illinois BEN FRANKLIN COTTAGE PASTRY 1008 4th Street “Locally Owned Nationally Known” Fulton. Illinois Phone: 815 — 589-2217 Fulton, Illinois 80 “Specializing in Wedding. Birthday, and Party Cakes. ENGLE’S JEWELRY HOGAN REXALL DRUGS 311 Main Street Savanna, Illinois Diamond Watches —- Repairing 321 Main Street Savanna, Illinois Phone: 815 — 273-2713 TRADING POST SEARS CATALOG Wholesale and Retail MERCHANT 423 Main Street Savanna, Illinois Phone: 815 — 273-4368 412 Main Street Savanna, Illinois Phone: 815 — 273-7723 SAVANNA CLEANERS and DRYERS PITT’S SPORT STORE 228 Chicago Avenue Savanna, Illinois 502 Main Street Savanna, Illinois Rugs and Upholstery Steam Cleaned “We Keep Americans Beautiful” “Everything in Sports” NATIONAL BANK OF SAVANNA SAVANNA STATE BANK 229 Main Street “Growing bigger to serve you better. Savanna, Illinois Phone: 815 — 273-2228 “Full Banking Services” 302 Main Street Savanna, Illinois St ELMER BOONSTRA LENNOX HEATING AND COOLING WOSOBA AUTO SUPPLY Total Comfort Systems 14th Street 15th Avenue Fulton, Illinois Phone: 815 — 589-2215 1000 15th Avenue Fulton. Illinois Phone: 815 — 589-3113 FULTON ELEVATOR GAMBLES Grain — Seed — Kent Feeds Plumbing 058-090085 — Heating — Hardware Fulton, Illinois Phone: 815 — 589-2711 1101 4th Street Fulton. Illinois . Phone: 815 — 589-3815 RENKES PAINT STORE KEM APPAREL SHOP Paint, I.inoleum. Carpeting 120 East Main Street Morrison. Illinois 102 West Main Street Morrison, Illinois Phone: 815 — 72772-4620 Ready to wear and accessories” BUIKEMA BLASS CLOTHING COMPANY ANGELOS PIZZERIA 116 East Main Street Morrison, Illinois Phone: 815 — 772-7277 100 West Main Street Morrison, Illinois 82 The Yearbook Staff would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our advertisers and supporters. Without their support, the Yearbook would not have been a success. JOHN PERSONNA RALPH B. TATE STUDIOS “Specializing in fine portraits” American Yearbook Sterling, Illinois Phone: 625-0801 Representative MARY’S CAFE DORTHE’S BEAUTY Specializing in Catfish — Chicken — Steaks — Prime Roast Beef — Pizza SHOP Open 7 days a week. 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays Thomson, Illinois Phone: 259-2612 Thomson, Illinois Phone: 259-9855 THOMSON QUICK WASH THE ROLLING H” Open daily 7 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Fran Henneman — Max Meakins, Owners Thomson, Illinois Quality Western Wear, Saddlery Repair Open 9-5 Weekdays — 9-9 Fridays Fran Luanne Henneman, Owpers Phone: 259-8254 Thomson. Illinois The Senior Class of 1976 spent a weekend in May in the scenic city of St. Louis, Missouri. They visited many exciting places including the Gateway Arch, Six Flags Amusement Park, a zoo, and a concert featuring Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids. The weekend was enjoyed by all, and the memories of their Senior Class Trip will be remembered for many years.