Thomson High School - Sandburr Yearbook (Thomson, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1978 volume:

DEDICATION We, the graduating class of 1978, wish to dedicate the 1978 Sandburr to Miss Barbara Ottens. We wish to express our thanks for all the work, time, and patience given through the years we worked with her. Her strong concern and dedication will always be remembered by the class of '78. 2 In Appreciation to Roy Shuck For his loyaity to teams both winning and iosing For his faith in the fu- ture of athletics at THS For his recognition of us as individuals as well as athletes For his pride in us all, both coaches and ath- letes, boys and girls For making us all winners in the true sense of the word— We Thank You. In Appreciation of Miss Ottens We the Seniors of 1978 would like to show our appreciation to Barb Ottens for all her time and effort she has put forth as our class sponsor for the past 4 years. She has always been there when we needed her — for dances, games, paper drives, concessions, floats, prom, and class trip, etc., etc. She's probably the only one that could please 33 Seniors the way she did. We thank her for being a great sponsor and friend. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Seniors Underclassmen Faculty Organizations Music Sports Activities Advertising Miscellaneous SENIORS Darryl Appel Kevin Atherton Vicky Brown Brenda Crockett James Eagle Stephanie Ellis Sharon Flynn Scott Foltz Patricia Gerdes Jean Groharing Gene Habben Todd Halfman John Hamm Carol Hartman Tim Harridge Debra Hebeler Kim Houzenga Marvin Hill Randy McGinnis Kevin Marken Cory Pidde Diane Oldani Patricia Prins Susan Robinson Casey Shanafelt Steven Shive Donald Swanger June Sprotte Penny Thomas Cheryl Wlersema Sue Towery James Wlersema FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT” Volleyball Star Look at him jump Luis's favorites — M M's and American girls!! Must be a dirty joke Luis and Rhonda What's the combo? LUIS RODRICURS LEAL VA ZQUEZ Darryl R. Appel-Basketball, 2; Student Council 1; F.F.A. 1 2 3; Kevin R. Atherton- Sworn to fun, loyal to none ; Outdoor Rec 2; Outdoor Living 2; Vicky Lynn Brown- Do unto oth- ers as you would like them to do on to you ; Softball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4, Track 1; Class president 4; Stu- dent Council 1 2; F.H.A. l 2 3 Vice President 4; Yearbook 3,4; Homecoming Queen 4; Brenda Lynn Crockett- To have a friend you have to be friend ; Chorus 1,2 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Stephani Marie Ellis- Space, the final frontier ; Volleyball 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Musical 1,2,3,4; Class Secretary 2; Student Council 4; Student Council Offi- cer-Secretary, Treasurer 4; Na- tional Honor Society 2,3,4; DAR 4; Outdoor Rec 4; National Cho- ral Award; Sharon Rose Flynn- The first thing education teaches you is how to walk alone ; Pep band 1,2; Marching band 1,2; Concert band 1,2; Pom pom 1,2; Softball 1; Volleyball 1; Musical 1,2; Swing Choir 1,2; Class officer 1,2,3; Science Club 1; D.O. 4 Scott Joseph Foltz- Don't let school get in the way of your education ; Marching band 1,2; Concert band 1,2; Basketball 1 2 3 4; Track 1; Class officer 1; Student Council 1,2,3; Stage- hand 2; Derby Brother Lauri Jo Geerts- Don't let yester- day use up too much of today ; Musical 3; Class officer-Trea- surer 2; F.H.A. 1-4, Historian 3; President 4; Stagehand Patricia Kay Gerdes- Life is a one-way street. No matter how many detours you take, none of them leads back ; Jazz band 3; Pep band 3,4; Marching band 3,4; Concert band 3,4; Pompon 4; Softball 3; Volleyball 3,4; Track 3; Musical 3,4; Madrigal 4; Swing Choir 4; S.A.E. 3; Yearbook 3; National Honor So- ciety 3,4 Jean Marie Groharing- You can- not use your friends and have them too! ; Pep band 1,2,3,4; Marching band 1,2,3,4; Concert band 1,2,3,4; Pompon girl 4, Al- ternate 1; Softball 2,3,4; Vol- leyball 4; Track 3; Musical 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4 Betty Jo Haas- What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us ; Softball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Musical 1-3; Vice President 2,3,4 of class; Student Council officer 2,3, President 4; F.H.A. 2,3,4, officer 3; Pep Club 1-3; WAVC 4; Outdoor Living and Rec 3,4; Homecoming attendant 1,3,4; All conference softball-1st team 3; All conference volleyball 4- lst team Gene L. Habben-Marching band 1; Concert band 1; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Todd Joseph Halfman- No matter what happens, there's always somebody who knew it would ; Pep band 1,2; Marching band 1,2,3,4; Concert band 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Musical 3,4; Madrigal 4; Swing Choir 3,4; Guy's Sextet 4; Class president 3; Student Council 1; Stage Hand 2; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Homecoming attendant 2,4; Salutatorian 4; Timothy Lee Harridge- Dare to be different by being better ; S.A.E. 3,4; F.F.A. 2; Yearbook 3; Vice president S.A.E. 4; WAVC 3,4; D.O. 4; Carol Jean Hartman- Some men see things as they are and say why. I dream of things that nev- er were and say why not. R.F.K. Softball 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; All conference volleyball 1st team 4; Track 4; Chorus 1,2; Musical 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; WAVC 4 Debra Ann Hebeler- To have a friend is to be one. ; Softball 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 2,3,4; Musical (Stagehand) 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3, Treasurer 4; Hon- orable Mention Volleyball 4; Marvin Leon Hill- I'd rather be flying. ; Pep band 3; Marching band 1,2,3,4; Concert band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,4; S.A.E. 3,4; National Honor Society, Valedictorian; Kim Lynelle Houzenga- Smile and you are immediately hap- py ; Class Secretary 1; S.A.E. 1,2; F.H.A. Secretary 3 Kevin Marken Randy Joe McGinnis- After all it's only a weed that turns into a flower in your mind. ; D.O. 4; Derby Brothers 4 Diane Marie Oldani- If I were meant to be like everyone else, I would never have been given the gift of thought. Because to follow the crowd takes no thought at all. ; Pep band 1,2,3,4; Marching band 1,2,3,4; Concert band 1,2,3,4; Dixieland band 2,3,4; basketball 3; volley- ball 4; Track 2; Chorus 1,2; Class Secretary 3,4; Yearbook 3; National Honor Society 4; John Philip Sousa Band Award 4; Outdoor Rec.4; Cory Pidde Patricia Lynn Prins- The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter ; Jazz band 2; Pep band 1,2; Marching band 1,2,3,4; Concert band 1,2,3,4; Pom pon 1,2,3,4; Softball 1,2,3,4; basketball 1; volleyball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Musical 1,2,3,4; Madrigal 3,4; Class treasurer 4; Student Coun- cil 3; Yearbook 3 Lois Marie Reese- People cannot change truth, but truth can change people. ; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Paul Waltrip Award 4; Susan Elaine Robinson- Wherever you go and whatever you do, you'll find special magic in just being you ; Marching band 1,2,3,4; Concert band 1,2,3; Pom pon girl 2,3,4; Softball 1,2,3,4; basketball 1; volleyball 2,3,4; Track 1; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Chorus 3; Musical 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 Casey Shanafelt- I think some- times I think (and I know many times I don't) ; Marching band 1,2; Cheerleader 1,2 Steven Gene Shive- Yea, I can relate to that ; Excellent ; Basketball 2,3,4; Student Coun- cil 4; Student Council Vice- President 4; National Honor So- ciety 3,4; June Lynn Sprotte- If you love something, set it free. If it comes back it belongs to you. If it doesn't, it never did. Love is to be shared not owned ; Musi- cal 1,2; F.H.A. 2,3; Science Club 1 Donald 1,2; F.H.A. 2,3; Science Club 1 Donald Edward Swanger- Many great ideas have been lost be- cause the people who had them couldn't stand being laughed at. Basketball manager 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Musical 1,2,3,4; Class president 1; S.A.E. 2; F.F.A. officers 1,2,3,4; Gospel Truth 2,3,4; Model U.N. 2,3; Penny Elaine Thomas- The mind is in its own place — it can make a heaven of hell or a hell of heaven ; Basketball 1,2; Track 2,3; D.O. 4; Susan Carol Towery- You gotta make your own sunshine ; Jazz band 1; Pep band 1-4; Marching band 1-4; Concert band 1-4; basketball 1,2,4; Outdoor Rec.4 Cheryl Ann Wiersema- Happiness is like a perfume. You can't spread it around without getting some on yourself ; Volleyball 3; Track 1; F.H.A. 1-4, WAVC 3 James Alan Wiersema- A friend Is someone who knows every- thing about you but is still your friend ; Pep band 1,2; Marching band; Concert band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 1; Na- tional Honor Society 3,4; Sta- gehand 2,3; 12 SENIOR CLASS WILL This is our last will. We, the senior class of nineteen hundred and seventy-eight, give bequeath, and devise to the Class of Nineteen hundred and seventy-nine, in complete and perfect ownership, all our rights and property of every Rind and nature, whether real, personal or mixed, wherever situated, appointing them executrix of our estate without bond and giving them seisin therof.------------------- I, Kevin Atherton, leave my nickname Pickle to John Ashby. Hope he has a diller of a time. I, Vicky Brown, leave my harem of guys to Linda Jambois. Good luck!!! I, Brenda Crockett, leave my crock to Fred Tipton, who should have no trouble filling it up. I, Stephani Ellis, leave my height to Kevin Krontz. Together they will reach great heights. (5'2 ?) We, Sue Towery, Penny Thomas, and Casey Shanafelt, leave our group name, The Doobie Sisters, to Barb Prins, Rhonda Temple, and Beth Bielema. Hope you reach new highs. I, Scott Foltz, leave my bow and arrow to Kevin Abney. Good luck with Miss Patterson!!!!!!! I, Lauri Geerts, want to leave Jerry Beiderman to someone, but can't think of anyone who will take him!!!!!! I, Jeanne Groharing, leave my Rona Barrett title to Deeann Kramer. She thinks you've earned it. I, Betty Haas, leave my Avon business to Carla Spencer. I'm sure you will get alot of orders. I, Darryl Appel, leave my senior year to Jenny Wilt. She's on the 5-year plan. I, Gene Habben, leave my ability to milk a duck to Mr. Queckboerner. I, Todd Halfman, leave my earned-run-average to Terry Brown, Jerry Beiderman, Jeff LaShelle, and Dave St.Ores. There's enough to go around. I, Tim Harridge, leave my masculine laugh to my sister, Jane Harridge. It fits her better anyway. I, Carol Hartman, leave my femininity to the Junior boys. YOU KNOW THAT I, Deb Hebeler, give back my office to Mr. G., but now without the fringe benefits. I, Marvin Hill, leave my flying license to Dawn Wayne. Now you can fly legally. I, Kim Houzenga, leave my chocolate shake and hickies to my sister, Kara Houzenga. For a pinch, go to church. I, Susan Robinson, leave my floor-length hair to Deeann Kramer. It HAAS alot to offer. I, Diane Oldani, leave my ability to drown in three feet of water to Barb Pannell. AND TO SAVE BARB.......................... I, Lois Reese, leave my life-saving ability to Steve Miller. He's so full of hot air, he'll never sink!!!! I, June Sprotte, leave my hair to Rita Eagle. Something to brighten up the valley. HO HO HO I, Randy McGinnis, leave my personal bar stool(s) from the Port, Shot Tower, Oak Park, Parkside, the 2x4, Bonnie's, John's, Riverboat, Upper Deck, and, last but not least, the country roads, (Did we leave any out, Randy?) to Andy Houzenga. I, Cory Pidde, leave my bird call to Mr. G G G to Jeana Duff. I, Patty Prins, leave my athletic ability and great speed to Jan Pilgrim. Maybe this will help you catch whatever you're chasing. I, Cheryl Wiersema, leave me easy-going personality to Ronnie Cravatta. He can use it. I, Steve Shive, leave my great athletic coordination to Debbie Krughel. I, Jim Wiersema, leave my big, loud, enormous, sarcastic mouth to Danny LaShelle. I, Donald Swanger, leave my laundry business to Danny Kaufman. Something to Tide you through next year! I, Todd the Toad, leave Fred the Frog my hopping ability. I, Sharon Flynn, leave my beer to Belinda Holmquist. I, Pat Gerdes, leave all my expenses of phone calls and stamps to Becky Wilkinson and Patti Grim. You'll be millinaires ! Yo, Luis Rodricurz Leal Va'zquez, le dejo mi fasinate personality and sexual attraction to Cindy Renner. Or so he says....... I, Steve Shive, of soul and mind Hereby do leave to the class behind My poetic ability of which I am told Is like my hook shot: Always cold. As a special request, the seniors will all of the above to Deeann Kramer. We know that you'll take it the humerous way that it is intended!!!!!!!!! We, the senior class, will our fantastic spelling ability to Mr. Wiersema. Now down to the nitti gritti. Schlesinger: S-C-H-L-E-S-I-N-G-E-R Liquor L-I-Q-U-O-R 13 SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY i ne Junior Class of 1978 sincerely hopes that this Senior Class Prophecy is taken in a very humorous way, since that is the way It was written! We sill now proceed to the year 1998 where we see: Kevin Atherton, proud owner of Pickle's Pump and Go, where you can buy gerkins by the gallons. Vicky Brown as head mechanic at Adolph Enterprises. She overhauls Tim's engines to see what makes 'em tick. Brenda Crockette and June Sprotte as permanent residents of the Windcrest Nursing Home. Now they can get their own bedpans changed! Stephanie Ellis, wife of Randy Newman, who is singer of Short People ! She doesn't allow any small talk In her house! Sharon Flynn and Randy McGinnis are now star dancers for their new movie, entitled, Melon Field Fever. Scott Foltz, who has taken over the lead role in the T.V. series, Splderman . He has finally caught Lois in his web! Lauri Geerts and Jerry are now proud parents of eight little gunners . Pat Gerdes is taking drum lessons from John Gray. He says she has real good rhythm! Jeanne Gro' hairing has now gone completely bald. Her hair fell out when she changed her name to Daehler. Betty Haas, who is head designer for Avon, Inc., has finally put out a new decanter, The Toad . Thanks for posing, Todd! Gene Habeen and Darryl Appel are now the co-presidents of Plow-Boys, United . From peanuts to presidency, Jimmy Carter, eat your heart out! Todd Halfman, who always wanted to get into Betty's uniform, is now head cheerleader at Notre Dame University. Rah, Betty! She taught him everything he knows. Tim Harridge, present owner of what was formerly known as Buck's Barn and Lynwood Lynks, has changed the name to Tiny Tim's Twinkle Turf. Carol Hartman has just been entered Into the Guiness Book of World Records. She broke all the records for high-speed talking. You know that! Deb Hebeler, who lives by the river, discovered a new beauty treatment, using Mississippi Mud. Although it was in- tended for girls only, look what happened when she tried it on Jim! Marvin Hill as star center for the Globetrotters, with Donald Swanger as his personal manager. Kim Houzenga and Steve Shlve dancing cheek to cheek, and he's not on his knees! Kevin Marken and his yamadog laid up in the Savanna City Hospital as permanent residents. Diane Oldani and Sue Towery playing in the Lawrence Welk Orchestra. They enjoy the bubbly ! Cory Pldde working at Tiny Tim's Twinkle Turf. He works with the waitresses, but only for tips. He likes the money, too! Patty Prlns and Craig have bought the Satellite Lounge in Lanark and are prospering in their business. And you said you wanted to be a P.E. teacher! Lois Reese, still entangled in Spider's web. she has found the web very hard to clean, especially with six small tar- antulas and a daddy long legs running around! Sue Robinson, who is now working for Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. She dresses the bodies and curls their hair. The wet look is dead! Casey Shanfelt and Bill (alias Billy and Claude), are now employed with the McGinnis Mafia, as professional hitmen. Penny Thomas as a grease monkey for Krontz's Wrecking Service . She keeps Al's parts running smooth. Cheryl Wiersema was unable to be found. Last time she was seen, she had fallen through a crack in the sidewalk----in California! Jim Wiersema was out looking for Deb's Mississippi Mud, and he slipped, fell, and was washed away. He has not yet been found. They are still looking! Luis, the Mexican red-hot, has moved back to Thomson. He now owns a long chain of taco houses, serving more than just tacos! 3 ... The Junior Class ... GRADUATING SENIORS Valedictorian- Marvin Hill Salutatorian-Todd Halfman D.A.R. Award-Stephan! Ellis Top: Vicky Brown, President; Patti Prins, treasurer; Barbara Ottens, Advisor; Betty Haas, Vice Presi- dent; Diane Oldani, Secretary 8th Grade 12 Years Together YOU’VE COME A LONG WAY BABY! Let us pray Sue Here comes Susan Todd June Carol Deb Dolly raws Stephanl Patti J.W. Junior Steve He never could hear right! Betty Billy -.-ii,,, I brother sisterly love Vicky Terrv I thought I saw a puddy cat. Ki Diane Lauri Juveni Ile Madag Scott Next center fold for playboy the Reese Sisters Jeanne Cheryl Don't cry, Shar- on. That's Donald? Will the real Carol please oink? Brenda real Deb HIM� UNDERCLASSMEN Kevin Abney John Ashby Beth Bielema Terry Brown Ron Cravatta Jeana Duff Rita Eagle Patty Grim Jane Harridge Belinda Holmquist Andy Houzenga Kara Houzenga Lisa Hunter Linda Jambois Danny Kaufman NO PHOTO AVAILABLE Top: Fred Tipton, Pres.; Mr. Wiersema, Advisor; Terry Brown, V.P.; Rhonda Temple, Treas.; Barb Prins, Secy. JUNIORS Deeann Kramer Kevin Krontz Deb Krughel Steve Miller J Barb Pannell Jan Pilgrim Barb Prins Cindy Renner Carla Spencer Rhonda Temple Fred Tipton Dawn Wayne 1979 Becky Wilkinson Jenny Wilt Missing: Dan LaShelle 25 Top: Linda Brown, Pres.; Kim Estabrook, V.P.; Miss Staack, Advisor; Donna Balk, Sec.; Lois' Wiersema, Treas. SOPHOMORES Jim Ashby Brenda Badtke Jelaney Baker Penny Baker Donna Balk Jeff Beck Jerry Biederman Carrie Bielema Richard Bingham Jody Dewey Andrew Durwood Mark Dykstra Rhonda Eagle Teresa Eagle Jnice Eissens Kim Estabrook 26 Teresa Edwards Lynn Foltz Bill Haas Philip Hamm Perley Hatheway Art Houzenga Sandy Jilderda Tracy Lucas I Janice Persell Carrie Pidde Shari Rieck Gwen Smith Frank Matuska Randy Meade Steve Morarie Lisa Panned Danny Starr Steve Starr Jean Stocks Brian Vanderberg Carl Anderson Jesse Anderson Lori Atherton Bob Bielema Curt Dimmick Lola Bingham Richard Ebbing Stephen Ellis Karen Fiet David Groharing Jerry Hackett Shirley Jones Becky Krontz Brenda Krughel Jeff LaShelle Ritchie Lindstrom FRESHMEN Top: Curt Dimmick, Pres.; Jeff LaShelle, V.P.; Karen Fiet, Secy.; Barton Smith, Treas.; Mr. Griffy, Advisor; 29 FACULTY A. Ken Brown; English, Speech B. Mark Bigler, Physical Education C. Stephen Buehler, Math and Chemistry D. Rick Ginie, Guiance Counselor, Family Living E. Floyd Griffy, Instrumental Music F. Rubye Hill, Home Economics and Family Living G. Dave Marshall, Science H. Stan McCrudden; Drivers Educa- tion, General Science I. Barbara Ottens, English J. Lori Patterson, Physical Education K. David Queckboerner, Agriculture L. Susan Queckboerner, Home Eco- nomics and Art M. Diane Smith, Vocal Music N. Donna Staack, Business Education O. Michael Sullivan, Diversified Oc- cupations P. Philip Wiersema, History 35 Mr. James W. Shive Mr. William L. Gengenbach SUPERINTENDENT PRINCIPAL Don Ashby, Russell Muur, Herb St. Ores, Raymond Adolph, president; Marjorie Smith, Secretary, Andy Houzenga, and Richard Miller SCHOOL BOARD Top: Kathy Schoening, Bookkeeper; Lorrayne Shreffler, Secretary Center: Ida Hebeler, Secre- tary Botton: Librarians — Melis- sa Stillman, Eleanor Plum- ley KITCHEN STAFF Dorothy Bielema, Bev Atherton, Beth Holland, Dorothy Bennett Katie James, Bruce Groharlng, VI Daehler, Dave Marshall, Janet Smith, Tom K ustus Dorothy Pannell Whiteside bus ORGANIZATIONS FHA HERO AMERICA 1st row: Rhonda Temple, Beth Bielema, Jan Pilgrim, Penny Baker, Carrie Bielema, Shirley Jones; 2nd row: Deeann Kramer, Susan Robinson, Deb Hebeler, Vicky Brown, Lauri Geerts, Donna Balk, Linda Brown, Janice Per- seii, Sandy Jilderda, Gwen Smith; 3rd row: Cathy Starr, Betty Haas, Carol Hartman, Becky Krontz, Kim Estabrook, Chery McGinnis, Teresa Edwards, Rhonda Eagle; 4th row: Janice Eissens, Karen Whiting, Cheryl Wiersema, Patti Grim, Belinda Holmquist, Brenda Badtke, Lois Wiersema, Shari Rieck, Jeana Duff, Terri Prins, Kim Marken OFFICERS Deeann Kramer-Public Relations, Susan Robinson-Kangaroo Court, Deb Hebeler-Treasurer, Vicky Brown-lst V.P., Lauri Geerts-Pres; Donna Balk-Secretary, Linda Brown-2nd V.P., Janice Persei I-Historian, Sandy Jilderda, Re- creation 40 F.H.A. IN ACTION F.H.A. Banquet F.H.A. Advisor F.H.A. trip The F.H.A. chapter went to Milwaukee to visit the Miller Brewery, the Horti- culture Domes, Greek Orthodox Church, Milwaukee Zoo and shopping at the mall. F.H.A. trip FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Back Row: Bart Smith, Ritch Lindstrom, Jim Barsema, Kent Gravert, Julie Adams, Dave Dykstra, Kent Renkes - Middle Row: Jeff Becker, Dan Bonneur, Reger, Jeff Appleman, Bill Haas, Dave Queckboerner. Front Row: Pat Hatheway, Art Houzenga, Andrew Durward, Mark Dykstra, Fred Tipton, Dan Kaufman, Donald Swanger 1977-1978 F.F.A. OFFICERS President John Clark Vice President Gene Habben Secretary Donald Swanger Treasurer Fred Tipton Reporter Marc Gravert Sentinels Dan Kaufman David Popkins Advisor Dave Queckboerner 42 WHITESIDE John, Linda Jambois, Becky Wilkinson, Patti Grim, Ron Cravatta, Jane Harridge, Kevin Krontz, Deb Krughel, Susan Linda Robinson, Betty Haas, Danny Starr, June Sprotte, John Ashby, Carol Hartman, Terry Brown, Steve Miller, Kara Houzenga, Kevin Abney, Tim Harridge, Marvin Hill, Dorothy Panned, bus driver D I V E R S I F I E D 1st row: Darryl Appel, Gene Habben, Kevin Marken, Casey Shanafelt; 2nd row: Jim Wiersema, Sharon Flynn, Randy McGinnis, Penny Thomas, Kevin Atherton, Cory Pidde, Mr. Sullivan 0 C c u p A T 1 0 N S 43 STUDENT COUNCIL Sitting: Betty Haas, Stephani Ellis, Kim Estabrook, Karen Gerdes, Steve Shive, Patty Grim, Becky Krontz, Jeff La- Shelle, Terry Brown. Kneeling: Advisors-Mr. Gengenbach, Mrs. Hill; Andy Houzenga, Ritchie Lindstrom NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Front Row: Stephani Ellis, Diane Oldani, Barb Panned, Kara Houzenga, Rhonda Temple, Pat Gerdes, Jan Pilgrim. Back Row: Advisor-Mr. Gengenbach, Todd Halfman, Steve Miller, Steve Shive, Marvin Hill, Donald Swanger 44 S.A.E FIRST ROW: Tim Harridge, Patti Grim, Jane Harridge, Deeann Kramer, Becky Wilkinson. 2nd row: Mrs. Hill, Ad- visor; Belinda Holmquist, Marvin Hill, Kara Houzenga, Linda Brown. LIBRARY CLUB Kathy Starr, Cheryl McGinnis, Linda Jambois, Karen Whiting, Judy Mowery, Mrs. Plumley, Librarian; Miss Still- man, Librarian. 45 THE SANDBURR STAFF Top: Vicky Brown-editor, Patti Grim, Becky Wilkinson, Miss Staack-Advisor, Barb Panned, Deeann Kramer. Missing: Lauri Geerts Left: Deeann looking for cartoons Right: Patti amazed at what she has to do Below: Vicky deep in thought Miss Staack-finishing touches on a page MUSIC CONCERT BAND FRONT ROW L-R: D. Oldani, R. Temple, P. Prins, S. Jones, K. Fiet, L. Panned, P. Gerdes, J. Pilgrim, 2nd ROW: J. Groharing, K. Williams, B. Bielema, S. Rieck, T. Edwards, B. Badtke, J. Duff, B. Holmquist, B. Prins, J. Eis- sens, K. Gerdes, B. Panned, 3rd ROW: K. Marken, L. Atherton, T. Prins, G. Smith, P. Grim, B. Wilkinson, 4th ROW: B. Krontz, R. Lindstrom, T. Lucas, F. Tipton, S. Miller, S. Towery, B. Smith, C. Dimmick, C. Anderson, 5th ROW: Mr. Griffy, J. Wiersema, T. Halfman, J. LaShelle, T. Brown, M. Hid, S. Wiersema DIXIELAND BAND FRONT ROW: J. Pilgrim, K. Fiet, BACK: Mr. Griffy, C. Dimmick, R. Lindstrom, K. Williams, D. Oldani, B. Prins PEP BAND FRONT ROW L-R: D. Oldani R. Temple, B. Bielema, J. Groharing, L. Panned, P. Gerdes, J. LaShelle, 2nd ROW: K. Williams, K. Marken, T. Prins, L. Atherton, G. Smith, J. Duff, K. Gerdes, B. Pannell, J. Pilgrim, T. Lu- cas, S. Wiersema, B. Badtke, B. Smith, C. Dimmick, C. Anderson, T. Brown, S. Towery, S. Miller, R. Lindstrom, B. Krontz, K. Fiet, Mr. Griffy BACK ROW L-R: B. Smith, C. Dimmick, C. Anderson, R. Lindstrom, B. Krontz, F. Tipton, S. Miller, Mr. Griffy, FRONT ROW: B. Prins, K. Williams, P. Gerdes, J. Pilgrim, K. Fiet JAZZ BAND OflANfCf 1st row: Pat Gerdes, Jeannie Groharing, Rhonda Temple, Gwen Smith, Steve Miller, Jeff LaShelle, Mrs. Diane Smith, Fred Tipton, Danny Kaufman, Linda Brown, Lisa Pannell, Brenda Krughel, Cindy Nagel; 2nd row: Kim Marken, Kim Williams, Karen Fiet, Patty Grim, Deeann Kramer, Ron Cravatta, Terry Brown, Richie Lindstrom, Carl Anderson, Barb Prins, Beth Bielema, Jan Pilgrim, Stephani Ellis; 3rd row: Cheryl McGinnis, Brenda Badtke, Sheila Wiersema, Barb Pannell, John Ashby, Richard Ebbing, Todd Halfman, Curt Dimmick, Tracy Lucas, Karen Gerdes, Donna Balk, Kathy Starr; 4th row: Be- linda Holmquist, Teresa Edwards, Sandy Jilderda, Janice Eissens, Bill Head, Barton Smith, Donald Swanger, Becky Krontz, Terri Prins, Lori Atherton, Patti Prins, Jenny Wilt; Back row: Shirley Jones, Shari Rieck, Jeana Duff 1st row: Rhonda Temple, Jeana Duff, Mrs. Diane Smith, Patti Prins, Beth Bielema; 2nd row: Pat Gerdes, Karen Fiet, Barb Pannell, Sheila Wiersema, Lisa Pannell, Jan Pilgrim; Back row; Todd Halfman, Fred Tipton, Terry Brown, Steve Miller, Richie Lindstrom, Curt Dimmick 0 Diane Oldani: John Philip Sousa Band Award Stephani Ei 11 is: National Choral Award CHORAL AND BAND AWARDS Mrs. Smith, Jan Pilgrim, Beth Bielema, Barb Prins, Rhonda Temple BAND ACTIVITIES BAND CARRIERS MAJORETTE SWING CHOIR 1st row: Barb Panned, Todd Halfman, Pat Gerdes, Barb Prins, Ritchie Lindstrom, Sheila Wiersema, Steve Miller, Terry Brown, Jan Pilgrim, Karen Flet, Fred Tipton, Rhonda Temple; 2nd row: Mrs. Smith, Lori Atherton, Ron Cra- vatta, Lisa Panned, Jeff LaShelle, Jeana Duff, Curt Dlmmlck, Lisa Reese (Drummer) Who's got LEGS???? Roll'em The three stooges Now I lay me down to sleep You're kidding! ATHLETICS 1st row: Lois Reese, Deb Hebeler, Patty Prins, Vicky Brown, Pat Gerdes, Carol Hartman, 2nd row: Betty Jo Haas, Sue Rob- inson, Deb Krughel, Coach Patterson A” TEAM VOLLEYBALL B” TEAM 1st row: Brenda Krughel, Beth Bielema, Jeanne Groharing, Linda Brown, Ste- phan! Ellis, Diane Oldani. 2nd row: Kim Williams, Penny Baker, Becky Krontz, Terri Prins, Shirley Jones, Coach Pat- terson GIRLS SPORTS 1st row: Patti Prins, Beth Bielema, Carol Hartman; 2nd row: Lori Patterson, coach; Debbie Krughel, Jeana Duff, Jean Stocks, Terri Prins 1st row: Carrie Pidde, Betty Haas, Vicky Brown, Donna Baik, Beth Bielema, Deb Krughei; 2nd row: Caroi Hart- man, Becky Krontz, Terri Prins, Tracy Lucas, Janice Eissens; 3rd row: Jeanne Groharing, Patti Prins, Susan Rob- inson, Deb Hebeler, Lori Patterson-coach 57 GIRLS TE l if 1st row: Vicky Brown, Sue Towery, Deb Hebeler, Betty Haas, Janice Perse 11; 2nd row: Patti Grim, manager; Becky Krontz, Lois Reese, Tracy Lucas, Carol Hartman, Carrie Pidde, Barb Ottens-coach, Becky Wilkinson, manager MOST VALUABLE PLAYER ... ... LOIS REESE BASKETBALL $ TEAfy 1st row: Vicky Brown, Barb Ottens-coach, Janice Per sell; 2nd row: Patti Grlm-manager, Cheryl McGinnis, Becky Krontz, Kim Marken, Shari Rieck, Karen Whiting, Terri Prins, Teresa Edwards, Becky Wilkinson-manager GUYS j| RSI7 1st row: Ron Cravatta, Andy Houzenga, Jerry Biederman, Todd Half man, Fred Tipton, John Ashby; 2nd row: Mark Bigler, coach; Art Houzenga, Danny Kaufman, Marvin Hill, Steve Shive, Scott Foltz, Kevin Abney, Jim Ashby, Mark Dykstra, Donald Swanger, Manager BASKETBALL fRESA 1st row: Carl Anderson, Barton Smith, Jeff LaShelle, Dave St. Ores, Mouse Bingham, Dave Groharing; 2nd row: Donald Swanger, Manager; Jerry Biederman, Art Houzenga, Dave Marshall, Coach; Jim Ashby, Mark Dykstra sopv GUYS SPORTS 1st row: Jerry Biederman, Mouse Bingham, Andy Houzenga, Dave St. Ores, John Ashby; 2nd row: Coach Patterson, Todd Half man, Danny Kaufman, Kevin Abney, Fred Tipton, Terry Brown 1st row: Kevin Krontz, Mouse Bingham, Andy Hou- zenga; 2nd row: Carl Anderson, Devin Abney, Steve Miller, Bill Head 1st row: Randy Meade, Jerry Hackett, Dave St. Ores, Jim McColley, Andy Houzenga Mr. Noble, coach; Terry Brown, John Ashby, Jim Ashby, Danny Starr, Bart Smith, Jim Ross CHEERLEADERS 1st Row: Kim Williams, Barb Prins, Betty Haas, Patti Prins, Lois Wiersema, 2nd Row: Karen Gerdes, Lois Reese, Karen Fiet, Susan Robinson, Shirley Jones ACTIVITIES Terry the horse My name's Benny I got the horse right here Cows and Chickens are go'en to the dickens Do you smell something? How about it!!! Sing it to 'em Steve Hey, Cher Where's Sonny Oh! Steve! Lookie here!!! (Donald?) This is the pits Wanna get lucky? Miss Smith in Action Donald Look Into my eyes, Sheila Not here, it draws files!! HOMECOMING 1978” Queen Vicky Brown and King Randy McGinnis Jeff LaShelle, Karen Gerdes, Fred Tipton, Betty Haas, King Randy McGinnis, Queen Vicky Brown, Todd Halfman, Jane Harridge, Jim Ashby, Becky Krontz Q u E E N Kim Houzenga K i N G Scott Foltz r p R 0 M 1978 This year the Junior-Senior Prom was held at Valley Oaks Country Club Clinton Iowa. After dancing to Lavender Hill we went bowling at Recreation Lanes in Clinton. Me Queen? Look ma, no hands This ... is Penny Hebeler? Where's the bubbles? Hurry and he won't know we traded bouquets SENIOR CLASS SENIOR’S FLOWER: MOTTO: We do not remember days. We remember moments. SENIOR’S COLORS: nd light blue ADVERTISING HANDEL IMPLEMENT, INC. BEN FRANKLIN I.H. Certified Service Center Steiger-Hesston-Farmhand Chadwick, Illinois Phone 815-684-5131 Locally Owned Nationally Known” Fulton, Illinois BERG PHARMACY, INC. Phone 815-589-2233 After hours phone 815-589-3343 AMMAN’S DEPARTMENT STORE For Your Prescription Needs Sick Room Supplies Film Greeting Cards Russell stover Candy Fulton, Illinois Fulton, Illinois Quality Is Waiting For You At Your Sportswear Center And Hallmark Card Store COTTAGE PASTRY 74 CHADWICK LUMBER CO. General Dealers In Lumber, P.P.G. Paints And A Complete Line Of Building Material Chadwick, Illinois 61014 HOLESINGER IMPLEMENT South On Route 84 Box 190 Fulton, Illinois Phone 815-589-3311 r JOHN DEEREj 1008 4th Street Fulton, Illinois Phone 815-589-2217 Specializing In Wedding Birthday And Party Cakes SCHAFER’S FISHERIES Fresh And Smoked Fish Sea Foods Route 84-Lock Dam 13 Fulton, Illinois Phone 815-589-3368 ENGEL’S JEWELRY 311 Main Street Savanna, Illinois FULTON STATE BANK Diamonds, Watches, Remounting All Jewelry Repair Interest In You-Interest For You Fulton, Illinois Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ATHERTON’S SERVICE P.K. MCGINNIS SONS Bonded Grain Dealer Thomson, Illinois Phone 815-259-2711 Pioneer Melon Growers Wholesale Retail Pumpkins, Squash, Potatoes Christmas Trees, Melons Phone 259-2245 Thomson, Illinois DAY (015) 604-5152 night 01£5) 604-5220 JAHN’S HOME FURNISHINGS INC DON'S ATTIC Antiques bought and Sold Furniture and Collectables Phone 815-589-3811 Fulton, Illinois Let Jahn's Make Your House A Home Don Smith, owner CHADWICK. ILL. Sure Cure For 5 O'clock Feet Fulton, Illinois Bielema Shoe Service Shoes For The Whole Family Shoe Repair - Zipper Repair | rep wing|-t - I 1-815-589-3014 BONNIE PETE MARTENS Riverview Road Store Campground Laundromat Package Goods-Bait and Tackle R.R. 1 Thomson, Illinois 75 (Ehf Carroll Comiti� P O Bo 188 Thomson, Illinois 61285 Telephone (815) 259-2131 We go where the news is. Bulk Plants: R. R. 4, Morrison. III. East 10th Ave.. Fulton. III. Office: 1006 • 4th St Fulton III MCKEE LUMBER COMPANY OfiLBflA JD6 -c6. STAN BIELEMA. OWNER Energy Saving Leadership Wallpaper — Paint — Carpeting Visit our Display Room Agants: Pete Venema Gene Mulk Don Vander Vmne Phone: 589-3221 Phone 815-259-2155 Thomson III. GAMBLES STARR-LITE BEAUTY SALON Appliances Plumbing and Heating Plumbing License No. 058-090085 Harold J. Klooster, Owner Bus. Phone 589-3815 1101 Fourth St. - Fulton, III. 61252 Donna Starr Box 48 Thomson III. Phone 815-259-2775 76 MANNY PIZZA 405 Main Street Savanna, Illinois Open Seven Days a Week PITTS SPORTS STORE BOGUES SHOE STORE Carryouts and Precooks MEXICAN FOOD Friday Saturday Sunday Only SULLIVAN’S SUPER VALUE JOHNSON’S PROCESSING 273-4259 NOBLES SHUR SAVE FOOD STORE Phone 244-5881 Mt. Carroll III. CHARLIE BECK TASTY MATES 77 HANK’S FISH - GROCERY - GAS - CAFE - PACKAGED GOODS Live Bait - Dairy and Picnic Supplies North Jet. 136 84, Fulton, IL 61252 Phone (815) 589-6412 OPEN MONDAY AND FRIDAY TILL 9 78 JOE’S COZY CAFE Where Friends Meet and Eat Phone 815-273-9060 Savanna, Illinois DUNCAN’S Clothing Store Savanna, Illinois MEREMA BROTHERS 1218 4th Ave., Fulton, IL Phone: 815-589-2913 Agricultural - Industrial - Recreation DOROTHE’S BEAUTY SHOP Thomson, Illinois Phone: 259-2612 WOSOBA AUTO SUPPLY 14th St. 15th Ave. Fulton, Illinois Phone: 815-589-2215 Ron Mary Reiland, Owners Savanna, Illinois WOODY’S RENEZVOUS Elegant Dining Entertainment Nightly Also Visit Our New Liquor Room Jet. 136 84 Phone 589-3011 - Fulton, Illinois GERRY’S UPHOLSTERY Corner Rt. 84 and Middle Street Thomson, Illinois Phone 259-8231 Free Pickup — Delivery — Estimates Specializing in Antiques Gerry and Dave Bealers, Owners 79 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Thomson, Illinois 61285 Telephone 259-2455 Come Visit Us At Our New Drive-Up Window! Congratulations Seniors and Best of Luck Towards A Prosperous Future AGRI - KING KEY TO PROFIT 24-Hour Ambulance Service Telephone 589-2244 1500 Tenth Avenue - Fulton, lllinoi Specializing In Feed Testing Computerized Ration Formulation And Nutritional Consultation Fulton, Illinois 80 I SANDBURR V INN V Phone 259-5375 f ■ ARDEN PLAIN FEED SERVICE Grinding-Mixing-Grain Banking Grain Dealer Fulton, Illinois 589-3616 DRURY’S AUTOMOTIVE f Phone 259-2261 f Complete Wrecker Service f Main Street and Route 84 f Thomson, Illinois f Ross and Mazie Drury, Owners Lynnwood Estates Thomson, IL 61285 Ph. 815 259-8278 ... lots for leisurely living on your golf course ... featuring HOGAN REXALL DRUGS Wm. T. Hogan, R.PH. Phone 273-2713 321 Main St. Savanna,IL BUCK’S BARN C. R. DIMMICK General Building Repair Service Phone: 259-3209 Thomson, Illinois ... the clubhouse for you LynnWood Lynks HOME BUILDING AND REPAIR FUJI'S-y i 82 Charles J. Eissens Phone: 815 259-3194 SCHAUER AND NEY MENSWEAR P.O. Box 95 Thomson, Illinois Featuring: Levi's White Stag Skiwear Phone: 273-2822 Savanna, Illinois SAVANNA CLEANERS 1 day service on request All knitwear Water repellent service Shirts laundered Carpet Upholstery Cleaning Draperies cleaned, decorated fold PICK UP AND DELIVERY Chicago Ave. 4th St. Savanna, IL 273-3911 MUFT’ _ I 1f e7l's gocnA loear I fW QH1-3III M.Carroll,S linoiS Phone 273-3082 Route 84 South Savanna, Illinois MANY THANKS TO THE CARROLL COUNTY REVIEW FOR ALL THEIR HELP Say It With Flowers PATRONIZE YOUR SANDBURR ADVERTISERS 1) Mike Hill, Mr. Bigler, Bob Eagle, 2) Bob Eagle, Roger Dykstra, Don Robinson, Ron Hebeler, Mike Hill 3) Cindy French, Judy Askelson, Lin- da Mierema 4) Coach Stan McCrudden 5) Miss Staack, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Queckboerner, Miss Stillman, Mrs. Hill 84 SCHOOL SONG WE’RE LOYAL TO YOU, THOMSON HIGH, WE’RE PURPLE AND GOLD, THOMSON HIGH, WE’LL BACK YOU TO STAND, WE’RE THE BEST IN THE LAND SO WE KNOW YOU HAVE SAND, THOMSON HIGH. SO CRACK UP THAT BALL, THOMSON HIGH, WE’RE BACKING YOU ALL, THOMSON HIGH, OUR TEAM IS OUR FAME PROTECTOR, ON! BOYS, FOR WE EXPECT A VICTORY FROM YOU, THOMSON HIGH. BRING OUT THE DEAR OLD FLAG OF PURPLE AND GOLD BRING OUT SONS AND DAUGHTERS SO BOLD: LIKE MEN OF OLD, ON GIANTS PLACING RELIANCE, SHOUTING DEFIANCE OSKEY-WOW-WOW! BENEATH THE BROAD GREEN PLAINS THAT NOURISH OUR LAND, FOR HONEST LABOR AND FOR LEARNING WE STAND, AND ONTO THEE WE PLEDGE OUR HEART AND HAND TO ALMA MATER, THOMSON HIGH. CHE-HE! CHE-HA! CHE-HE-HA-HA! THOMSON HIGH SCHOOL RAH! RAH! RAH! AUGUST: SEPTEMBER: OCTOBER: NOVEMBER: DECEMBER: SCHOOL CALENDAR 1977-1978 16-17 student registration 25 first day of schooi 8:30-11:30 26 first full day of school 3- 5 Melon Days 20-21 girls softball Invitational tournament at 30 FHA slumber party 10 Columbus Day no school 15 band marched at Western FHA section rally- Stillman Valley 21 no school 27-29 girls volleyball tournament at Savanna 28 end of first quarter 4- 5 musical Guys Dolls 11 Veterans Day no school 15 FHA bowling party at Savanna 19 District Festival-chorus girls volleyball conference tournament at Shannon 23- 26 girls volleyball sub-districts 24- 25 Thanksgiving vacation 25- 26 boys basketball tournament at Savanna Turkey tournament 29-30 girls volleyball districts Shannon 1-3 6-10 9 19 21 23 girls volleyball districts girls volleyball sectionals snow day FHA daddy date night snow day Christmas vacation JANUARY: 2 end of Christmas vacation 13 end of first semester 23-28 boys basketball conference tournament at Elizabeth 27 snow day A 86 FEBRUARY: MARCH: APRIL: MAY: JUNE: 9-11 Homecoming 10 yelling contest won by Juniors • floats won by Seniors game won by Hanover 4 V. 11 dance by Aria 20-24 boys class A regional tournament 25 Chili supper by Seniors 4 Chorus Band contest at Freeport c 6-9 girls basketball sub-regionals 10 no school £ 11 Junior paper drive 10-11 boys class A state finals 13-16 girls basketball regionals 1 17 end of third quarter 17-18 FHA-HERO state convention DEcauter 18 FHA bake sale 20-22 girls basketball sectionals 24-31 spring vacation 1 girls basketball state finals 11 FHA banquet 15 Sophomore dance 20 library club banquet 22 band marchathon Savanna to Thomson 28 Prom at Valley Oaks 1 FFA banquet 5-7 Senior class trip to St. Louis 12 chorus tour 13 Senior dance Bliss 27 Alumni _ , 28 Baccalauriate 29-31 semester test 30 Memorial Day no school 1 Graduation 2 came back for 1 hour to get report cards 5 5 87 Our four years at Thomson are now over. However our education for a different life is only beginning. For four years we walked down the same halls together. Now we will each pick our own hallway to follow and hope the doors at the end are open. Good Luck to all the 1978 Thomson Graduates!!!