Toulon Township High School - Tolo Yearbook (Toulon, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1983 volume:

M 2? i @ 1.4 •H _ 1,$' r i a. « • jg% 5sari a 8 M � i? Alone we are separate individuals trying to survive Together we are strength and iiiiiiiiwiimmiiiijiiii Dedication Miss Patty Hough, a graduate of Olney Central College and Eastern Illinois University, joined the T.H.S. faculty in 1980. While sponsoring cheerleading, teaching General Business, Shorthand, Typing I II, and Office Practice, she also took over the thankless job as yearbook advisor. This is our way of saying thank you, Miss Hough, for your hard work and dedication to the TOLO Staff the past three years. The 1983 TOLO Staff proudly dedicates this TOLO to Miss Patty Hough. 4 Caught at work Shock the Monkey” Tiny Bubbles Panty lines Laying down on the job It must be my new aftershave Tune me into the wild side of life I’m an innocent young child sharp as a knife. Take me to the garretts where the artists have died, Show me the courtrooms where the judges have lied. Let me drink deeply from the water and the wine, Light coloured candles in dark dreary mines, Look in the mirror and stare at myself, And wonder if that’s really me on the shelf. And each day I learn just a little bit more, I don’t know why but I do know what for, If we’re all going somewhere let’s get there soon, This song’s got no title just words and a tune. Take me down alleys where the murders are done, In a vast high powered rocket to the core of the sun. Want to read books in the studies of men, Born on the breeze and die on the wind. If I was an artist who paints with his eyes, I'd study my subject and silently cry. Cry for the darkness to come down on me, For confusion to carry on turning the wheel. Bernie Taupin Fleas, again! My friends call me Buddy. Kin I HTTi; 7 Did someone say ‘Librarian’? ‘Til see you after class. Mrs. Judy Beamer Secretary—High School Midstate College Mr. Glenn Buchert Carthage College Indiana State University Bradley University Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Physics Mr. Tim Carstens Eastern Illinois University Health and Driver’s Education Coach of Fresh-Soph Football, Assistant Track Coach Mr. Gary DeMoss Illinois State University Algebra, Geometry, Practical Math Mr. Robert Eden Miss Rae Elgin Eastern Illinois University Marycrest College U.S. History, World Geography, Human Unit Librarian Relations, World History. Head Football and Head Track Coach 8 Mrs. KathieGibler Eastern Illinois University Speech—Communication English, and Speech Mr. Lee Henneberry Millikin University University of Illinois Bradley University Art Instructor Miss Patty Hough Olney Central College Eastern Illinois University Shorthand, Office Practice Typing I, Typing II Mr. Jim Howard Illinois State University University of Illinois Vocational Agriculture 1,2,3,4 Mr. David Hunt University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire Instrumental Music, Band 5-12 Mrs. Tena King Eastern Illinois University University of Illinois Interior Design, Foods, Clothing, Family Living, Child Development, and Consumer Education 9 Miss Catherine A. Miller Illinois State University Chorus 7-12, General Music K-6 Miss Linn Morgan Western Illinois University Spanish and English Mr. Jim Simpson Western Illinois University, Northeast Missouri State University Guidance Counselor, World Geography, Assistant Football and Basketball Coach, Head Baseball Coach Mrs. Judy Taylor Bradley University English IV, Accounting, Algebra II, College Math Mr. Steven Watkins Northeast Missouri State University Industrial Arts, I, II, III Miss Sharon Wise Danville Junior College Illinois State University Physical Education 10 f IT’S THE HARD KNOCK LIFE It’s the hard knock life for us It’s the hard knock life for us ’Stead of treated we get tricked ’Stead of kisses we get kicked It’s the hard knock life Got no years to speak of so, it’s the hard knock row we hoe Cotton blankets ’stead of wool Empty bellies ’stead of full, it’s the hard knock life Don’t it feel like the wind is always howling Don’t it seem like there’s never any light Once a day don’t you want to throw the towel in It’s easier than putting up a fight No one’s there when your dreams at night get creepy No one cares if you go or if you shrink No one dries when your eyes get wet and weepy From the cryin’ you would think this place would sink Oh Santa Claus we never see, Santa Claus what’s that, who’s he? No one cares for you a smidge when you’re a freshman in T.H.S. It’s a hard knock life. Yes it is FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS: Back row: Mr. Eden, Sponsor, Debbie Doe, Lisa Swedeen, Cliff Lane. Front row: Wendy Lee, Chris Taylor, Marianne Alexander Freshmen Marianne Alexander Carol Beamer Steve Brown Brad Bryner Tom Burhorn Rick Clancy Kerry Copeland Terry Copeland Jennifer Costin Joseph Debeir Rick Dienst Debbie Doe Tracy Frail Jeff Gerard Mark Goodwin Tom Greathouse Sherry Grieve Donald Gustafson Alecia Harrington Eugene Hollis Joe Hulsey Patty Keller Toby King Darrel Krause Cliff Lane Wendy Lee Mark Lomelino Art Mott Vannessa Oliver Jeanne Perkins 13 Freshmen Anna Phelps Bob Rennick Craig Schierer Brian Shults Lori Swank PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Sabrina Young Lisa Swedeen Chris Taylor Debbie Watson Rodney Webster Julie West I feel very happy to see the sun come up every day. I feel happy to be around. What I hope that my life’s work will do is to declare a condition of joy. I’d like to take that day—any day—and go to town with it.—James Dickey My best feature is my hair. I am free every night of the week. The THS Freshman Class Do I graduate this year or next? Casual Conversations It doesn’t matter what I say You never listen anyway Just don’t know what you’re looking for Imagination’s all I have But even then you say it’s bad Just can’t see why we disagree Casual conversations how they bore me They go on and on endlessly But no matter what I say You ignore me anyway I might as well talk in my sleep You try to make me feel so small Until there’s nothing left at all Why go on? Just hoping that we’ll get along There’s no communcation left between us. But is it me or you who’s to blame There’s nothing I can do, yes you’re fading out of view Don’t know if I feel joy or pain And now it seems it’s all been said If you must leave then go ahead Should feel sad But I really believe that I’m glad Yes I really believe that I’m glad. —Rick Davies and Rodger Hodgson Sophomore Class Officers: Bottom Row L to R; Kris Shaner, Tammy Rediger. Middle Row; Jody Knudsen, Missy Hendrick, Davena Drowns. Top Row; Steve Watkins and Linn Morgan, Class Sponsors. Mighty tasty, girls Who, me... aawll T.H.S. Chain Gang Oh, of course Davena, we know you need this!!!!!! Grubbing Out as always!!!! I’m gonna cry!! 16 No you can’t see our fannies They never study I didn’t do it!!! Sophomores Bruce Appenheimer Lori Appenheimer Darren Albertson Greg Blakey Earl Brown Mark Buley Tony Buttvick Millie Cantwell Eric Carey Lisa Carlton Bill Cline Gail Conner Davena Drowns Danny Fisher Shawn Foutch Randy Gibler Jim Gillam Missy Hendrick MaryBeth Howard Denise Hulsey Mike James Kip King Jody Knudson Paula Kraklow Jim Langdon Tim Lucas Keith Lynn Roger Mckee Ken Meaker Jeff Nelson 17 Sophomores Darren Orwig Doug Ott Bob Peterson Tonya Phillips Thongsane Phiosavang Tammy Rediger Missy Saltsman Kris Shaner Donna Stodgel Sally Storey Regina Warren Debbie Watson Dena Webster Rachel Williams Shawn Whittaker Step by Step I was just a joker in a serious game I didn’t have the heart to play But sooner or later I'll find a reason to throw it away Risin on the crest of a natural wave That never seems to break my way I'm livin without it But I got to do something about it Step by step little by little Step by step take it line by line Move move move, move a little closer Step by step the deal is mine I was just a runner in a one horse race Livin on the don’t pass line Sooner or later I got to lose cause I’m wasting my time Lady luck must have been a wonderful girl She’s never been a friend of mine I’m living without her But I still got that mountain to climb Step by step little by little Step by step take it line by line Move move move, move a little closer Step by step the deal is mine. —Eric Woolfson and Alan Parsons skalL Junior Class Officers: Top—Steph DeClerk, Vice President; Rich De Schepper, President; middle—Kathie Gibler, Sponsor; Eric Collins, Student Council Rep.; Marj Fairfield, Treasurer; Jeanine Duffy, Secretary; Vince Moore, Student Council Rep. 20 Juniors Rose Appenheimer Michelle Barlow Melanie Bass Tammy Becket Roger Blair Randy Catton Kris Clancy Eric Collins Julie Copeland Harvey Dailey Joel Dalton Jeff Davidson Dawn DeBeir Stephanie DeClerk Rich DeSchepper Doug Doe Deanna Dorman Jeanine Duffy Marj Fairfield Brenda Frail Cheryl Gibler Lori Howell Dean Hulsey Jeff Jones Jerry Kenney Mike Krough Jeff Lane Van Mahany Lauri Milby Vince Moore Juniors Chris Mott Lee Muckey Jeff Orwig Rodger Ott Rodney Ott Patty Palmer Lisa Peterson Carmen Phillips Malia Plumer Greg Reiner Jim Roark Debbie Schierer Kelly Simmons Debbie Stodgel Renee Traphagan Kyle Wallace Old and Wise As far as my eyes can see There are shadows approaching me And to those I leave behind I want you to know You’ve always shared my deepest thoughts You follow where I go And oh, when I’m old and wise Better words mean little to me Autumn winds will blow right through me And someday in the mist of time When they ask me if I knew you I'll smile and say you were a friend of mine And the sadness will be lifted from my eyes Oh when I'm old and wise As far as my eyes can see There are shadows surrounding me And to those I leave behind I want you all to know You’ve always shared my darkest hours I’ll miss you when I go And oh, when I’m old and wise Heavy words that tossed and blew me Like autumn winds will blow right through me And someday in the mist of time When they ask you if you knew me Remember that you were a friend of mine. —Eric Woolfson and Alan Parsons President JOYCE LYNNE ALLEN “Hard to Say I'm Sorry Cheerleader 1; Pep Club 1; Class Officer 1,3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4 Officer 3,4; Swing Choir 2,3,4; Band 1; Jazz Band 1,2,3; IMEA Jazz District Choir 4; IMEA Concert District Choir 4; DAR Award 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; District Choir Festival 3; Volleyball 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Musical 1,2,3,4; MMM 2,3,4, Officer 2,3,4; Homecoming Attendant 1,4; Office Runner 2; Vincini Award 2; Girls Chorus 1,2,3; Student Council 4. Vice-President TINA MARIE WILSON “Together Again Pep Club 1; FHA 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3,4; TOLO 4; Formal Attendant 2; Homecoming Attendant 3; Student Council Convention 3; Student Council 4 Officer 4; Class Officer 2,4. Secretary TAMARRA TERESE RENNICK “Take It Easy On Me Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2,3,4, Officer 3; Student Advisory Council to the Illinois State Board of Education 4 Officer 4; FHA 1,2,3,4 Officer 4; TOLO 1,2.3,4, Officer 2,3, Editor 4; Receptionist 3; Pep Club 1; Independent Study 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; United States Achievement Academy—Student Council 3; Class Officer 2,4; Student Council Convention 2,3,4; Track 1,2; Boys Track Statistician 3,4. Treasurer RICKY LEE RUMBOLD “Hurts So Good Football 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,2; FFA Officer 1,2,3,4; Office Runner 4; Receptionist 4; Homecoming Attendant 1; Formal Attendant 2. Student Council Student Council JILL JOANN JENKINS KARMELLA LEA REINING ‘ Caught Up in You ’' “Turn the Page ’' Volleyball 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; FHA 1,2,3,4 Officer 4; Formal Attendant 1; Prom Attendant 3; Cheerleader 1; Pep Club 1; Student Council 4; Homecoming Queen 4. Pep Club 1; FHA 1,2,3,4 Officer 3,4; Trackette 1,2,3,4; Spirit Band 4; Student Council 4; TOLO 4. 24 TIMOTHY RICHARD BECKET DARREL WAYNE BURNS Flesh and Blood Knights in White Satin Football 1,2,3.4; Track 1.2; FHA 1; Baseball 3,4; Office Runner 3, Receptionist 4. DOUGLAS LEE CANTWELL I am going to Hire A Wino to Decorate Our House FFA 1; Office Runner 4. LAWRENCE DALE CATTON DEBBIE DERICK DOUGLAS JAMES DESCHEPPER Hard To Say I'm Sorry Rock-n-Roll Fantasy Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track FHA 2,3,4; Pep Club 1. 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Prom Attendant 3; Vincini Award 2; Homecoming Attendant 4. Eye of the Tiger FFA 1,2,3,4; Concert Band 1.2,3,4; Jazz Band 1,2,3; Spirit Band 3.4; Marching Band 1.2; Band Officer 3,4; WIU All-Star Band 3; Western Music Camp 3; Concert Choir 1,2,3,4. 25 SAM WAYNE FRAIL “Hard Times'' Basketball 1,2,3,4; T0L0 3. MELISSA LEE GEORGE Stairway to Heaven FHA 2,3,4; Trackette 2,3,4; TOLO 4; Grade School Helper 4. TERRY DEAN HAND GEORGE AMOS HOCKETT JORDAN BRADLEY JONES “Eye of the Tiger” Football 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4. “Sara Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 1,2,3,4; Marching Band 1,2; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3.4; Swing Choir 2,3,4; IMEA District Jazz Band 4; Track 1,2,3; Chorus Officer 2,4; Band Officer 4; Football 1; Musical 1,2,3,4; Play 1,3,4; WIU Jazz Band Camp 2,3; WIU All-Star Band. 26 TERESA LYNN KELLER Hard to Say I'm Sorry Basketball 1,3,4; Track 1,3,4; FHA 1,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Marching Band 1,2; Spirit Band 3,4; TOLO 4; Pep Club 1; Band Of- LuncLLwiLUAM MCKIRGAN Turn Me Lose Football 1; Track 1; Class Officer 2; TOLC 4; Sports Video Tape Crew 4; Video Year book 4. ficer 4. SCOTT RAYMOND MOORE “Just the Way You Are Football 1; TOLO 4; Video Yearbook 4. JOHN EDWARD ORWIG The Kid is Hot Tonight Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1 Manager 1,2,3,4; Track 1.2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3,4; Class Officer 4. TIMOTHY LEE ORWlQ Football 1,2,3; Football Manager 4. 27 GREGORY CHARLES PETERSON “The Party's Over” MATTHEW PAUL REISMEYER “Roll With the Changes ” STEPHAN GERALD ROSSELL “Luanne” Football 1,2,3,4; Football Captain 4; Student Council 1,2; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Office Runner 4; Independent Study 4. Student Council 2,3,4, Officer 4; Class Officer 3; Football 3,4; TOLO 4; Homecoming Attendant 2. FFA 1,2,3,4, Officer 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Swing Choir 3,4; Formal Attendant 3; All School Play 3,4; Baseball 2,3; Officer Runner 4. CARL PHILLIP RYAN “Mama Let Him Play FFA 1,2,3,4, Officer 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Formal Attendant 2, Homecoming Attendant 3; Class Officer 2; Student Council 2,3. DENA GAYLE SALTSMAN “Take it on the Run“ Pep Club 1; Cheerleader 1,4; Homecoming Attendant 2; Volleyball 1; Track 1,2; Formal Attendant 3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 1,3; FHA Officer 4; FHA Convention 4. TIM WILLIAM SCHEURMANN “Sole Survivor Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Office Runner 3,4; IASC State Convention 3. 28 Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,4; Homecoming Attendant 1; Homecoming King 4; Office Runner 4; Baseball 4; Football Captain 4 Pep Club 1; Band 1, Officer 1; Chorus 1; FHA 1,3,4; Track 1,2,4; Basketball 3; Cheerleader 1,4; lllini Girls State 4 TOLO 4; Film crew 4; Video Yearbook 4 I KEITH ALAN SHULTS ‘All the Goldin California” FFA 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,4 O'L ABSENT. . . PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE JOHN G. SILVEST i APRIL LEE STARR Hard to Say I’m Sorry” 29 NO PHOTO AVAILABLE RANDY WALTER She got the Gold Mine, I got the Shaft FFA 1. JACQUELINE KATHLEEN WELLS If you Want My Love DAVID L. WEST The Lion's Share TOLO 4; Video Yearbook 4; Film Crew 4. NILS ANDERS WESTBOM ASSE Student from Sweden; Student Council 4; Homecoming Honorary Attendant 4. Absent when pictures were mode FHA 3. DRINDA RAE WILLIAMS Free Bird RICHARD SCOTT ZAEHRINGER Eye of the Tiger Football 1,2,3,4; All-Conference 3; Basketball 1; Track 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2; Student Council 1,2; Football Captain 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Independent Study 1,2,3.4. 30 Senior Dance The Senior Dance was held on Saturday, May 29 at the high school gym. As with the Homecoming Dance, the Sweetheart Dance and the Christmas Dance, this dance was well attended. A disc jockey from Peoria was hired to play the students’ favorite songs. Everyone attending the dance said that it was a huge success. 31 Senior Personalities Most Artistic Bill McKirgan Jackie Wells Most Likely to Succeed Matt Reismeyer Tammy Rennick Most Athletic Lawrence Catton Jill Jenkins 32 Most Musical Teresa Keller Jordan Jones Senior Personalities Tammy Rennick Rick Zaehringer Most Scholastic Joyce Allen and Kirk Schmidt Best-All Around Rick Rumbold and Tina Wilson Best Dressed Senior Wills I, JOYCE ALLEN, will my sneeze to anyone who has the ability to sneeze gracefully. I, TIM BECKET, will my hate of this school to all underclassmen. I, DARREL BURNS, will my can of chew to Marj Fairfield and my greatness to little Tommy Greathouse. I, DOUG CANTWELL, will my mechanical hands to Jim Howard. I, LAWRENCE CATTON, will my eyebrows and eyelashes to David West. I, DEBBIE DERICK, will my artistic ability to Jeanine Duffy. I, DOUG DESCHEPPER, will my height to Eric Collins and my nickname “mouse” to Bob-Robert Rennick. I, SAM FRAIL, will my car to John Orwig. I, MELISSA GEORGE, will my long, luscious, lovely nails to Rose Appenheimer. I, LEE GREATHOUSE, will my height and size to Keith Lynn. I, TERRY HAND, will my bad temper to Vince Moore. I, JILL JENKINS, will my loud, wild ways to my quiet friend, Jeanine Duffy. I, JORDAN JONES, will my collection of broken drumsticks to the THS Music Department. I, TERESA KELLER, will my track ability to Wendy Lee. I, BILL MCKIRGAN, will my yellow Porsche to Mr. Carstens’ Driver Ed. class. I, SCOTT MOORE, will my being to Bill Cinnamon. I, JOHN ORWIG, will my toothbrush to Mike Krough. I, MIKE PERKINS, will my human relations to any underclassmen. I, GREG PETERSON, will my clothes to Bob-Robert Rennick. I, KARMELLA REINING, will my jeep to Greg Blakey. I, MATT REISMEYER, will my ability to dunk a basketball to Eric Collins. I, TAMMY RENNICK, will my “like new” P.E. clothes to Mr. Simpson to keep for the person who chooses to take P.E. after it is no longer required by the state. I, STEVE ROSSELL, will all my talent to Art Mott. I, RICK RUMBOLD, will my diploma to my buddy, George Hockett. I, CARL RYAN, will my checkbook to the student council and the TOLO staff to get out of debt until the year 2000. I, DENA SALTSMAN, will my dissected anatomy cat to my sister Missy to put back together when she takes anatomy. I, TIM SCHEUERMANN, will my deodorant to Mike Krough. I, KIRK SCHMIDT, will my Clearasil to Mike Krough. I, KATHY SHANER, will my short hair to my little sister Kristine. I, KRIS SHEPARD, will my collection of toenail clippings to the library for use as bookmarks. I, KEITH SHULTS, will my sense of humor to those who picked on me during lunch hour. I, RANDY WALTER, will my life savings to THS to get an air conditioner for the boys shower room. I, JACKIE WELLS, will my artistic ability to Connie DeBeir. I, DAVID WEST, will my glass eye to the Homecoming Committee for use as a dance decoration. I, DRINDA WILLIAMS, will the great love I have for this school to all the students to come. (HA! HA!) I, TINA WILSON, will my love of Jeff Davidson to Connie and Dawn DeBeir. I, RICK ZAEHRINGER, will by build to Bob-Robert Rennick. 34 Senior Athletes Joyce Volleyball Tim Football Lawrence Football BasketbairTrack Terry Football Jill Volleyball Basketball Sam Basketball Senior Athletes Teresa Basketball Track Greg Football Basketball John Football Matt Football Tim Football Tammy Cheerleading Senior Athletes Rick Steve Football Football Carl Basketball Dena Cheerleading Kathy Cheerleading Tim Football Track 37 Senior Athletes Kirk Football ’ Basketball T rack To be an athlete it takes courage, determination, desire, physical and emotional strength, and most of all pride in yourself and your school. We feel that the athletes of the CLASS OF 1983 exemplify these qualities. To them we dedicate the following poems. May you always be inspired ... to stand tall in the sunlight, To seek out the bright face of beauty, To reach for the dream, the star, To see the world through eyes of tenderness, To love with open-heartedness, To speak the quiet word of comforting, To look up the mountain and not be afraid to climb, To be aware of the needs of others, To believe in the wonder of life, the miracle of creation, the rapture of love, the beauty of the universe, the dignity of the human being. Our life is not a mere fact; it is a movement, a tendency, a steady, ceaseless progress toward an unseen goal. To desire and strive to be of service to the world, to aim at doing something which shall really increase the happiness and welfare and virtue of mankind— this is a choice which is possible for all of us; and surely it is a good haven to sail for. Henry van Dyke Keith Track 38 Anders Track Rick Football When I was young, it seemed life was so wonderful, a miracle, oh it was beautiful, magical. And all the birds in the trees, well they’d be singing so happily, joyfully, playfully watching me. But then they sent me away to teach me how to be sensible, logical, responsible, practical. And they showed me a world where I could be so dependable, clinical, intellectual, cynical. There are times when all the world’s asleep, the questions run too deep for such a simple man, Won’t you please, please tell me what we’ve learned I know it sounds absurd but please tell me who I am. Now watch what you say or they’ll be calling you a radical, liberal fanatical, cynical. Won’t you sign up your name, we’d like to feel you’re acceptable, respectable, presentable, a vegetable! At night, when ail the world's asleep, the questions run too deep for such a simple man. Won’t you please, please tell me what we’ve learned, I know it sounds absurd but please tell me who I am. —Rick Davies and Rodger Hodgson Are you sure there are twinkles in here? I’m a studbolt, and don’t you forget it! MISS PHOTOGENIC 1983! I only went out for cheerleading so that I could make pretty posters and meet cute guys. 39 -1 EYE OF THE TIGER Risin’ up back on the street, did my time, took my chances Went the distance now I’m back on my feet Just a man and his will to survive— So many times, it happens too fast, You trade your passion for glory, Don’t lose your grip on the dreams of the past, You must fight just to keep them alive. It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight, Rising up to the challenge of our rival, And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night, And he’s watching us all with the eye of the tiger. Face to face—out in the heat, hangin’ tough, stayin’ hungry They stack the odds still we take to the street For the kill, with the skill to survive— Risin’ up—straight to the top, had the guts, got the glory Went the distance, now I’m not gonna stop Just a man and his will to survive Football 1982 SCOREBOARD Peoria Heights 6-26 W Elmwood 20-0 L Galva 12-6 L Atwood 0-20 W Wethersfield 27-7 L ROVA 25-38 W Cambridge 14-21W Winola 0-51 W Alexis 0-13 W Back: Coach Simpson, K. Wallace, M. Krough, T, Buttvick, G. Peterson, K. Schmidt, Coach Eden. 4th row: J. Lane, G. Reiner, S. Rossell, T. Orwig, E. Carey, L. Catton, T. Becket, R. Rumbold, T. Scheuermann, R. Zaehringer, 3rd row: D. Doe, T. Hand, V. Moore, D. Orwig, J. Orwig, M. Perkins, K. Lynn, M. Roismeyer, J. Orwig, J. Jones, G. Blakey. Left to Right-Assistant Coach Jim Simpson, Rick Zaehringer, Kirk Schmidt, Greg Peterson, Head Coach Rob Eden. 1982 Football Tri Captains. Coach Eden said that all three of his captains led the team well and showed good leadership. They spent extra time with the team prior to the opening practice, which proved to be invaluable as the season progressed. “Their leadership rubbed off on the rest of the team and gave them more confidence as a unit,” said Coach Eden. The team had a 6-3 overall record and a 6-2 record in the Lincoln Trail Conference. That was good enough to give them the second place title. “Without the able assistance of Assistant Coach Jim Simpson who coordinated the offensive and defensive lines, the season wouldn’t have been as successful, said Coach Eden. Back row: A. Mott, K. Meaker, T. Buttvick, Coach Carstens 4th row: B. Shults, E. Hollis, T. Burhorn, D. Orwig, G. Blakey 3rd row: C. Lane, R. Dienst, S. Foutch, B. Appenheimer, K. Lynn, 2nd row: B. Cline, M. Lomelino, T. Phiosavang, B. Rennick, E. Brown 1st row: T. Copeland, C. Schierer, K. Copeland, J. Langdon, M. Perkins Why didn’t you think ot that before the game?” What’s wrong with you guys? ALL CONFERENCE Of Defense 1st Team—Tim Scheuermann (Running Back): Greg Peterson (Offensive Tackle) Honorable Mention—Greg Reiner (Offensive Guard) Coach Simpson had the following to say about the 1982 season and the players. I was disappointed, but proud. I wanted to be in the play-offs. I am proud of working with the varsity. I wish we had the attitudes of this varsity squad, especially the seniors, every year. I am awfully proud of being around this squad and working with them. They were different than a lot of groups.” 43 Defense Honorable Mention—Lawrence Catton (Defensive Back), Greg Reiner (Defensive Lineman), Kirk Schmidt (Linebacker) Back Row: Gail Conner, Chris Taylor, 2nd Row: MaryBeth Howard. Tammy Rediger, Paula Kraklow, 3rd Row: Patty Keller, Donna Stodgel, Traci Frail, Julie West, Missy Hendrick, Manager Teresa Keller 44 Kelly Simmons 14 45 Debbie Schierer Joyce Allen 32 33 Brenda Frail Patty Palmer 22 30 Jill Jenkins Jeanine Duffy 23 34 Debbie Stodgel Rose Appenhiemer 21 44 Tammy Becket Renee Traphagan 40 Manager Teresa Keller Coach Jean Anthony Give me a boost! Ups a daisy Oh my gosh!!! Kelly, you forgot to clap. I hope you got it. There’s a fly on the ceiling. VARSITY Atkinson Tourney 3rd Alexis W Cambridge W Galva W Princeville W Bradford L Wyoming W Alwood L Winola L Williamsfield W Yates City W R.O.V.A. L Dunlap Tourney 3rd Wethersfield W J-V Cambridge W Galva W Princeville W Bradford L Wyoming L Alwood W Winola W Williamsfield L Yates City W R.O.V.A. L Alexis L Wethersfield L 45 Football Cheerleaders FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS: Back row: Dena Webster, Lori Howell; Middle row: Malia Plumer, Dena Saltsman, Lisa Swedeen, Marj Fairfield; Front: Steph DeClerk, Kathy Shaner, Tammy Rennick, Deb Doe Please give me money. Sock it to’em Trojans! a. V 0 $ f Another good sign goes to waste. SENIOR CHEERLEADERS Tammy Rennick Dena Saltsman Kathy Shaner Please. God, Let us win! 46 Fall Sports Banquet Decisions, decisions, decisions!” Now, if we could just get the other team to look like this!” The Annual Fall Sports Banquet was held on Tuesday, November 23 in the Grade School Gym. The banquet is held to honor those participating in fall sports; namely, football, volleyball, and cheerleading. The Banquet was well attended this year, and Coaches Eden and Carstens presented the football awards. Mrs. Carstens presented cheerleading awards, and Miss Anthony presented volleyball awards. Where’s Kirk? Geronimo! Where's my helmet? They’re leaving me all alone! We know what you’re thinking Mark. Gag me with a volleyball! 48 Anyone seen my team??? Gee, fellas, get with the program. Boys Basketball VARSITY—Left to Right: Jeff Jones; Sam Frail; Kirk Schmidt; Mike Krough; Carl Ryan; Eric Collins; Dean Hulsey; Greg Peterson; Lawrence Catton; Doug Doe; Coach Gary Blessman. Front—L to R Managers Mike Perkins and John Orwig. SCORES The varsity boys had an up and down season this year. Coach Blessman called his team, a funny group, so upredictable.” The varsity squad had five senior members. Lawrence Catton, Sam Frail, Carl Ryan, and Kirk Schmidt have played for the Trojans for all four years of high school. Greg Peterson came out his senior year only. Coach Blessman had the following comments about the senior basketball players. “I expected too much from Kirk, at first, but he ended up having a great year. Lawrence was always there when we needed someone to take control; he should have been All-Conference. Sam was the most pleasant surprise of the year. He played far above his head in some games; he was a great asset to the team. Carl Ryan was the difference between winning and losing in many games, especially in our victory against Wethersfield. It is a tribute to Greg that he learned the offenses and defenses of our squad since this was his first year out.” Juniors Doug Doe, Eric Collins, and Jeff Jones saw a lot of playing time and each was an integral part in the team’s victories. They, along with juniors Mike Krough and Dean Hulsey, will be the nucleus of next year’s team. The over-all record for the varsity was 10-15. The figures may be deceiving, however. Five of the games were lost by five or fewer points. Both the varsity and the junior varsity represented THS well. Williamsfield 62-67 Galva 36-40 Yates City 67-49 Wyoming 58-75 Western 52-45 Annawan 47-58 Bradford 47-59 Tiskilwa 36-81 Wyanet 53-42 Western 43-41 Cambridge 51-28 Winola 74-63 Alexis 71-45 Galva 48-52 Alwood 43-57 Wethersfield 45-43 ROVA 44-86 Cambridge 61-25 Winola 58-50 Alexis 59-61 Galva 50-65 Alwood 57-63 Wethersfield 50-51 ROVA 51-63 Monmouth Yorkwood 46-48 Senior Night JUNIOR-VARSITY—Lett to Right: Toby King; Craig Schierer; Greg Blakey; Tom Burhorn; Shawn Whittaker; Mark Buley; Tony Buttvick; Joe Hulsey; Eric Carey; Tom Greathouse; Kip King; Jeff Gerard; Bob Rennick. Front—Manager Mike Perkins; Coach Jim Simpson; Manager John Orwig Troian Basketball 1983 “Eric, take our listerine—please! “Watch your knees. Lawrence.” Girls Basketball Fresh-Soph: Back—Coach N. Smith, D. Doe, R. Rediger, K. Shaner, D. Stodgel, L. Appenheimer, P. Keller, M. Alexander. Front—Manager M. Hendrick, P. Kraklow, D. Drowns, W. Lee, L. Swedeen, T. Frail, C. Taylor, Manager B. Frail. 51 Varsity: T. Becket, D. Schierer, K. Simmons, J. Jenkins, M. Plumer, D. Stodgel, M. Fairfield, J. Duffy, P. Palmer, T. Keller. ‘‘Mud Wrestlers?” “Where did they go?” ‘‘What now, Miss Wise?” Butterfingers!” you can be SURE... IF ITS “ The Trojans Do you have the ball or not?” Wendy, you are going the wrong way!’ Basketball Cheerleaders The 1982-83 cheerleading squad for Toulon High School’s Boys’ Basketball Season was considerably different this year. In the past, a separate squad of cheerleaders was composed of freshman and sophomore girls to cheer for the boys’ Frosh-Soph 1982-83 Basketball Cheerleaders Left to right: Dena Webster. Kathy Basketball games, and a squad was compos-Shaner, Tammy Rennick, Stephanie DeClerk. Denise Hulsey, Jody gd Qf junj and senior jr|s tQ cheer for the Knudsen, Dena Saltsman ... , . Varsity Boys games. This year there was one squad for both teams. One of the major reasons for the change has been the impact of girls sports. As Toulon High is facing declining enrollments, there has been a shortage of girls available for cheerleading. Many of the girls are choosing to participate in competitive sports such as volleyball and basketball instead of cheerleading. As there was just one squad comprised of seven girls, the squad cheered for the second half of the frosh-soph basketball games, and then cheered for the varsity game. The girls felt that this squad was very successful in this concept, and this type of concept will be used again for the 1983-84 football and basketball season. At first, there were many hard feelings concerning the one-squad system, but the fresh-soph boys’ basketball team should be commended for their tremendous help. They were very beneficial in getting the crowd to cheer for the varsity games. There will be three seniors lost to graduation this year. They are Tammy Rennick, Dena Saltsman, and Kathy Shaner. They will be greatly missed. Tammy has been a cheerleader at Toulon High School all four years of her high school career. 53 Bovs Track Back Row L-R: Coach R. Eden; Statistician T. Rennick; E. Carey; M. Buley; J. Lane; A. Westbanv L. Catton; E. Collins; J. Hulsey; K. Schmidt; T. Buttvick; K. Wallace; D. Doe; S. Whittaker; Statistician S. DeClerk; Coach T. Carstens. Front Row L-R: T. Scheuermann; M. Lomelino; K. King; G. Blakey; R. Dienst; J. Jones; M. Goodwin; T. Hand; B. Cline- R. Clancy; K. Shults. The boys track team had a really great year overall. The team took second place overall at the Princeville Relays and won the Stark County Meet for the 17th year in a row. The team finished second in the Lincoln Trail Conference behind ROVA. Kyle Wallace won the 100 meter dash and placed second in the long jump. Lawrence Catton won both the 110 meter high hurdles and the 330 meter low hurdles. Kirk Schmidt won the shot put and Tony Buttvick placed third in the long jump. The 400 meter relay team of Tim Scheuermann, Lawrence Catton, Kirk Schmidt, and Kyle Wallace and the 800 meter relay team of Tim Scheuermann, Lawrence Catton, Kirk Schmidt, and Tony Buttvick, both took second place. The team didn’t do as well as they had hoped at the District meet in Sherrard, but there were a few performances well worth mentioning. Kirk Schmidt placed third in the shot put behind Tom Shertz and Bill Moretz of Tiskilwa. Lawrence Catton placed fourth in the 330 meter low hurdles and the 400 meter relay team of Tim Scheuermann, Tony Buttvick, Kirk Schmidt, and Kyle Wallace placed fifth. Kirk Schmidt won the most points of the season and Lawrence Catton was voted honorary captain. Warren Buford Girls Track Top row left to right: Teresa Keller, Paula Kraklow, Marj Fairfield, Donna Stodgel, Patty Palmer, Sally Storey. Top to Bottom: Anna Phelps, Deb Schierer, Tammy Rediger, Wendy Lee, Tonya Phillips, Lisa Swedeen 55 Trackettes T r a c k S c r a p Shawn, meet the elephant man. The trackettes are an important part of all the home track meets, both high school and junior high. These stalwart girls run stopwatches, keep the official score, run the field events, and most importantly, hold the string for the victorious runner to break through. Sometimes the trackettes are taken for granted, but everyone involved with track realizes the value and quality of the jobs they perform. Back row Left to Right—M. Plumer B. Frail; R. Traphagen; L. Milby; L. Appenheimer; M. Hendrick; J. Duffyj L. Carlton; K. Shaner: Mr. Harland. Front row Left to Right—M. George; D. Drowns; L. Howell; M. Cantwell; J. Jenkins; K. Reining; R. Appenheiner; S. DeClerk. Would you take a look at his $ !!! This run’s for you, Rob. On your marks, get set.. Patty don’t pull at your shorts! What? Me Worry? 56 Winter-Spring Athletic Banquet The winter and spring sports banquet were combined this year. Boys and girls basketball awards were presented by Coach Blessman and Coach Wise, respectively. Girls and boys track awards were presented by Coach Wise and Coach Eden, respectively. Miss Hough presented the awards to the basketball cheerleaders. 57 IF YOU HAVE A GOAL (N LIFE THAT TAKES A LOT OF ENERGY THAT REQUIRES A LOT OF WORK AT INCURS A GREAT DEAL OF INTERI AND THAT IS A CHALLENGE TO YOU fmCZM j____________1 YOU WILL ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO WAKING UP TO SEE WHAT THE NEW DAY BRINGS —Susan Polis SI I Shine Like You Should Here’s the reall stuff that life is made of It’s the mother and father of love It is out there and inside your mind It's the part of the heart that is measuring time It’s in every heartbeat you hear Your defenses against all your fears How do you bounce back when you start to fall And it’s all in the climb that’s measuring time Live every minute Shine like you should Here is what's in it for you Don’t it feel good to be feeling good All the answers are inside your heart Touch somebody and that’s the best part Love somebody and see what you find ’Cause we’re all in the climb that’s measuring time Live every minute Shine like you should Here is what’s in It for you Don't It feel good to be feeling good You got to live... — Melissa Manchester j£Lty+siaU Homecoming Skit Night To have a friend is to have one of the sweetest gifts; to be a friend is to experience a solemn and tender education of soul from day to day. A friend remembers us when we have forgotten ourselves. A friend may praise us and we are not embarrassed. He takes loving heed of our work, our health, our aims, our plans. He may rebuke us and we are not angry. If he is silent, we understand. It takes a great soul to be a friend ... One must forgive much, forget much, forbear much. It costs time, affection, strength, patience, love. Sometimes a man must lay down his life for his friends. There is no true friendship without self-sacrifice. We will be slow to make friends, but having once made them, neither life nor death, misunderstanding, distance nor doubt must ever come between. Now. be a good girl and eat the toilet paper. We know we're cool. The effect of cafeteria food on the body is devastating A little ditty about Bob and Maxine...” 60 Can you believe it—they are all doing the same arm motion? I would like to thank the Academy... Homecoming—Toulon US. HI wood And some people thought I was just a sex object. Where's Peterson when you need him? Who's gonna get the blame for this one? 61 The Trojans are victorious 20-0. Does anything else need to be said? Freshman Attendants Debbie Doe and Tom Burhorn Sophomore Attendants Greg Blakey and Tammy Rediger Junior Attendants Lauri Milby and Kyle Wallace Honorary Attendant Anders Westbom and Escort Tina Wilson 64 The Homecoming Dance was held on Saturday, October 2. The dance was well attended; instead of hiring an expensive band, the Student Council decided on a Disc Jockey from Peoria, to play the students favorite tunes. This was the first time in many years that the Student Council made money on the Homecoming Dance. You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown Charlie Brown Lucy Linus Patty Schroeder Snoopy Little Red Haired Girl Chorus Jim Roark Marj Fairfield Mary Beth Howard Jordan Jones Paula Kracklow Davena Drowns Craig Schierer Joyce Allen Steve Rossel Jeanne Perkins Jeanne Perkins Julie West Carol Beamer Lori Swank Take me out to the ball game.” Nobody ever called me sugar lips.” Don’t be such a blockhead, Charlie Brown. 66 FHA-FFA Sweetheart Dance Freshman Attendants Tom Greathouse and Julie West Sophomore Attendants Doug Ott and Dena Webster Junior Attendants Senior Attendants Rodney Ott and Malia Plumer Rick Rumbold and Dena Saltsman This year the FHA and FFA decided to change the name of their annual dance to Sweetheart Dance.” The dance was held Saturday, March 5, 1983. The band was the River City Outlaws, a country-western band. The theme, Feels So Right, by Alabama, was picked by the officers of the FHA and the FFA. The King was Carl Ryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Ryan, and the Queen was Jill Jenkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Jenkins. 67 Feels So Right Crownbearers Aaron Shaner and Jackie Whittaker King and Queen Carl Ryan and Jill Jenkins No, Bruce, this is my mother, not my date. Patty, please don’t eat your Flowers; they cost me big bucks. 68 Ahh, Chloraseptic. Everybody Hug! REST ASSURED CAST Director: Kathie Gibler Student Director: Karmella Reining Stage Manager: Lauri Milby Promptors: Paula Kraklow, Lauri Milby Make-up: Teresa Keller, Paula Kraklow Lights: Gene Gibler, Dean Hulsey Phillip Morlock Hazel Morlock . Mary Morlock . Jessica Morlock Mildred....... Luigi Lanconi .. Joe Lanconi ... Martha Lanconi Miss Akers---- George Plew . Dr. Brown...... Lucifer........ Mrs. Schmaltz . Jake........... Mrs. Frinck.... ........John Orwig _____Michelle Barlow ........Lori Howell .... Tammy Becket .....Marj Fairfield ........Jim Roark ........Eric Collins Rose Appenheimer .....Patty Palmer .....Steve Rossell .. Deanna Dorman .....Jordan Jones .. Carmen Phillips ... Malia Plumer . Debbie Stodgel May I call you Butch? 70 Look what I found! i m im HMfltli IlfcU. I Please Mom?! And as for you ... I’ll knock your block off! You don’t scare me! Adult Living Wedding T Tina and Keith March 25th 1983 ' . 71 1983 Junior-Senior Prom 8 JS o : 0 -D — js££ 2 I ° ' x ' § -8 £ c • i 3°E o • • h � flp ■ - CO “■ O _ S 3 ( .2 s 5-c « s = a ' • Junior Attendants Tammy Becket Greg Reiner 72 Queen King Joyce Allen Rick Rumbold Senior Attendants Dena Saltsman Carl Ryan 1983 Prom Court TO THE SENIORS Another year goes passing by, Another prom is here. To some this brings a joyous smile, To others, brings a tear. For four years you have tread a path, From dawn to setting sun. But now the path gets steeper, And your climb has just begun. We’re very glad to have known you; We’ll miss you when you’re gone. And to the Class of ‘83’, We dedicate our Prom. THE JUNIORS Always on My Mind” • ALWAYS ON MY MIND as performed by Willie Nelson Baby I didn't love you Quite as often as I should have. And Baby I didn’t treat you Quite as good as I could have. If I made you feel second best Girl. I’m sorry I was Wind. But you were always on my mind. You were always on my mind. Tell me. Tell me that your sweet love hasn’t died. And give me. Give me one more chance to keep you satisfied. You were always on my mind. You were always on my mind. Maybe I didn’t hold you All those lonely, lonely nights. And I guess I never told you I'm so happy that you're mine. Little things I should have said and done. I just never took the time. But you were always on my mind. You were always on my mind. You were always on my mind. You were always on my mind. 73 Those in the Top 10 of the graduating class of 1983 should be very proud of themselves. It doesn’t just take one year to be in the top ten; one must work hard for all four years of their high school career to earn a high enough grade point average to qualify to be in the top ten of their graduating class. Cogratulations grads of 1983! Top 10 Back row left to right: Kirk Schmidt, Joyce Allen. Jill Jenkins, Randy Walter. Kris Shepard. Front row left to right: Rick Zaehringer, Tammy Rennick, Tim Orwig, Matt Reismeyer, Rick Rumbold To qualify for membership in the National Honor Society at Toulon High School, one must be a junior and have a minimum of a 4.6 grade point average. These candidates are then voted on by the faculty of THS for leadership, involvement in school activities, etc. One must work very hard to attain membership in the National Honor Society. Congratulations goes to the members of 1983! National Honor Society TOULrZTlICH 74 Back row left to right: Kelly Simmons. Melanie Bass, Patty Palmer, Marj Fairfield. Front row left to right: Rick Zaehringer, Tim Orwig. Eric Collins. Rodney Ott. Absent from picture: Tammy Rennick Graduation 83 The Toulon-LaFayette High School Commencement was held at the high school gym on Thursday, June 2 at 8 p.m. Tammy Rennick, Rick Zaehringer, Joyce Allen and Bill McKirgan were the speakers for the commencement exercises. Gerald Stapel, representing Toulon Post No. 14 presented the American Legion Awards to Jill Jenkins and Doug DeSchepper. Eugene Musselman presented the Lion's Citizenship Awards to Tammy Rennick and Rick Rumbold. Mr. Harland presented the top ten awards to Rick Zaehringer, Tammy Rennick, Tim Orwig, Matt Reismeyer, Rick Rumbold, Kirk Schmidt, Joyce Allen, Jill Jenkins, Randy Walter, and Kris Shepard. Other awards presented were: Arion Music—Joyce Allen Elmira Austin—Joyce Allen Art—Kris Shepard Agriculture—Rick Rumbold Charles Pearson Award—Carl Ryan Band—Doug DeSchepper Illinois State Scholar—Tammy Rennick Attendance Awards: One Year—Kris Shepard, Tim Orwig Five Years—Rick Rumbold Six Years—Jackie Wells Verle Streitmatter, president of the Board of Education, presented the diplomas. Marshalls were Kelly Simmons and Eric Collins, members of the class of 1984. 75 Graduation 83 Four years is a long time —too long to forget. We look around and ask —where did time go? We worked, we played —but for four years? Then we look the other way —into tomorrow. Suddenly we’re not as tall as we thought we were and not so smart. But we find that somehow we learned a decisive lesson at Toulon something we wouldn’t have had without teachers and parents, without our friends —a direction into an uncertain tomorrow. It can never be so dark again— Though the world may change and we change and the times that we thought were the best, change. 76 f|a.'6 'V«4ouo j +I ig LL SPJ W jsei snoiuej 78 They say do your best But don’t cause a fuss Don’t make waves be like the rest of us But I can feel the tide is turning fast And deep inside I know that I can’t last Another day not another day ’cause I'm O.K. I finally found the person I’ve been looking for. I’m Alright. I’m feeling good about myself and that’s for sure ’Cause I believed them when they said I must do things their way. They tried to cast me in their mold but I just had to say, That I’m O.K. I’m O.K. This way yes I’m O.K. STYX 80 But Tammy I do love you. Let’s Twist! Looks like a STROH LITE night. Top Row: Mr. David Hunt, Director, Teresa Keller, Doug DeSchepper, Jordan Jones, Ricky Clancy, Marj Fairfield. Bottom Row: Kris Clancy, Jennifer Costin, Davena Drowns, Alecia Harrington The Toulon High School Band, under the direction of Mr. David Hunt, went through many changes during the 1982-83 school year. The first change was the expansion of the Toulon Spirit Band. The Spirit band, comprised of Jr. High and Sr. High students and members of the community, played during the football and basketball games. Many hours of practice were put in by the band members. The high school band will be losing three members to graduation this year. They are Doug DeSchepper, Jordan Jones, and Teresa Keller. Several honors were awarded to band members this year. Jordan and Doug were selected to Who’s Who in American Music. There is a large enrollment in the grade school and Jr. High bands. It is hoped that these students will continue their study of band in high school. Officers: Left to Right: Doug DeSchepper, Teresa Keller, Jordan Jones, Kris Clancy, Mar) Fairfield 81 CHORUS 1st Row right to left: W. Lee. L. Howell. J. Costin, A. Harrington. T. Keller. D. Descepper, D. Drowns. A. Phelps. S. Grieves. J. Perkins. 2nd row: C. Phillips, D. Watson. D. Doe, C. Beamer, M. Alexander, P. Keller. V. Oliver, J. West, C. Taylor, T. Frail, L. Swank, 3rd row: P. Kraklow, M. Howard, J. Copeland, M. Fairfield, S. Rossell, J. Jones, T. Buttvick, S. Young, J. Roark, J. Allen, C. Schierer. 82 Officers: L to R: Front Row: Debbie Doe. Joyce Allen, Chris Taylor Back Row: Doug Deschepper. Jordan Jones, Lori Howell. Mary Beth Howard, Marjore Fairfield, Craig Schierer. Modern Music Masters These six people attained membership in this year’s Modern Music Masters for their outstanding service, leadership, cooperation, and character. Members must have a “B” average in the Music program and an overall average of C” in their academic courses. Front row—Doug DeSchepper, back row—left to right —Mary Beth Howard. Joyce Allen, Mar] Fairfield, Davena Drowns, Lori Howell. Swine Choir Our Mixed Swing Choir was made up of many talented people this year. They performed at a Dunlap contest and received a first rating. They also performed at a ROVA contest, for the Lions Club and they performed in front of the retired teachers. We are hoping that they will continue their success next year. Mixed Swing Choir: front row—left to right—Jeanne Perkins, Jim Roark, Lori Howell, Craig Schierer. second row—Joyce Allen, Jordan Jones, Carmen Phillips, Tony Buttvick, Paula Kraklow, Steve Rossell. back row—Mary Beth Howard, Marianne Alexander, Marj Fairfield, Daven Drowns, Alecia Harrington. Office Runners Left to right: Lee Greathouse, Greg Peterson, Tim Scheuermann, Steve Rossell, Doug Cantwell, Kirk Schmidt, Rick Rumbold. WKFX Video Yearbook Standing L. to R.: Dave West, Bill McKirgan. Sitting: Kris Shepard, (not pictured or allowed in room) Scott Moore. 84 Top row: J. Hulsey, K. Meaker, T. Meaker, T, Buttvick, J. Roark, D. Ott, J. Lane, D. Hulsey, John Orwig. 4th row: J. Nelson, D. Orwig, R. Webster, D. Krause, S. Brown, K. Shults. 3rd row: B. Appenheimer, R. Blair, Jeff Orwig, R. DeSchepper, T. Copeland, D. DeSchepper, J. Davidson. 2nd row: K. Copeland, T. Greathouse, C. Lane, J. Costin, J. Gillam, B. Shults. 1st row: Mr. Howard, S. Rossell, R. Rumbold, C. Ryan, Rodney Ott, T. Orwig, L. Greathouse. Sr. Officers: Mr. Jim Howard, Steve Rossell, Rick Rumbold, Carl Ryan, Rodney Ott, Tim Orwig, and Lee Greathouse. The Toulon Chapter of the Future Farmers of America is one of the most active organizations in the school. The group has held several successful money-making projects this year. Some of these include their annual bar bait sales, garden seed sales, and a tree sale. The FFA’ers also held a hog roast supper before the Toulon-Alexis varsity football game and a butterfly pork chop supper before the Toulon-Wethersfield Boy’s Basketball game. The chapter is always taking members to FFA-sponsored contests. The group was involved in parliamentary procedures contests, speech contests, farm management, farm mechanics, and crop contests. At the Section V Livestock and Dairy Judging Contest held at Illinois State University in Normal on May 5, the Livestock Judging team placed first overall—the first trophy since 1968. Jeff Lane placed first over-all, Rodd Ott 2nd, and Jim Roark 9th to boost the team to first place standing. The Dairy team was also successful, placing 7th over-all. The Chapter concluded their very successful year with their annual banquet and slave sale. Jr. Officers: Sponsor; Mr. Jim Howard, Tom Greathouse, Cliff Lane, Jennifer Costin, Jim Gillam, and Brian Shults. 85 FFA BANQUET The Future Farmers of America annual banquet was held April 21 in the Toulon Grade School Gym. Award winners for the 36th annual banquet were Rick Rumbold, Carl Ryan, Jennifer Costin, Doug and Rodney Ott, Tim Or-wig, Rodney Webster, Ken Meaker, Steve Brown, and Keith Shults. Doug Parrott and Larry West, officers of the State Bank of Toulon, and Randy Mock of the Toulon Locker were recipients of the FFA Certificate Awards. Honorary chapter farmer awards were presented to Don Orwig, John Ryan and Raymond Rumbold. Speaker for the banquet was Mr. Monte Anderson, Director of Agriculture at Black Hawk East College in Kewanee. The chapter’s slave sale followed the banquet. 86 87 This year the F.H.A. did many very interesting things. First off we would just like to say thanks to Miss Jepsen, who took over after Mrs. King took her maternity leave. Miss Jepsen has fit in and become a faithful leader. Our activities this year were also alot of fun for all who participated. We planned to go to the 2nd Chance again this year, but we had eleven people show up and only one person was willing to drive, so we all went to the Saltsman house for a Pizza Party. We went bowling and took our fathers. We went ice skating in Peoria. Had our picnic in Kewanee and gave our seniors a farewell at Jimals in Toulon. In May we had our annual mother-daughter banquet and tried something new. We had a SLAVE SALE. It all worked out very well and we made a nice sum of money. Other fundraisers included, Pizza Sales, and Cheese and Sausage Sales. And finally, with help from the F.F.A. we put on the 1983 F.H.A.-F.F.A. Sweetheart Dance. It was a big success and it was cheap. We decorated the gym with bales of straw and other material made by the F.F.A. boys. The band was the Rivercity Outlaws, and they provided that good ole’ country music that made our western dance a success. Top row: M. George. P. Kraklow, W. Lee. S. Storey, 6th row: J. Perkins, V. Oliver, T. Phillips, M. Alexander, D. Dorman, J. Copeland, P. Keller, J. West, T. Frail, 5th row: C. Taylor, D. Doe, L. Swedeen, 4th row: C. Phillips, M. Plumer, D. Stodgell, B. Frail, M. Barlow, P. Palmer, M. Bass, 3rd row: D. Schierer, T. Keller, R. Traphagan, L. Milby, M. Cantwell, J. Knudson, T. Rediger, M. Hendrick, G. Conner, 2nd row: M. Saltsman, D. Webster, Kris Ahaner, M. Fairfield, T. Wilson, Kathy Shaner, J. Allen, K. Simmons, Bottom row: Miss Jepson, S. DeClerk, T. Rennick, D. Hulsey, J. Jenkins, D. Saltsman, J. Duffy, K. Reining Right: Top row: Jill Jenkins, 2nd row: Stephanie DeClerk, Tammy Rennick, Karmella Reining, 3rd row: Miss Jepson, Denise Hulsey, Dena Saltsman, Jeanine Duffy. 88 FHA Mother-Daufihter Banquet 89 90 Student Council Bottom row left to right: R. DeSchepper, M. Reismeyer, G. Blakey, D. Doe, C. Taylor, T. Becket. Second row: S. Whittaker, J. Orwig, G. Conner, M. Hendricks, J. Orwig, K. Reining, F. Ott. Third row: C. Lane, T. Rennick, T. Rediger, T. Wilson, J. Jenkins, J. Allen, Mrs. Taylor, Sponsor. Top row: E. Collins, A. Westbom, T. Scheuermann, M. Fairfield. Not Pictured, Vince Moore. The Student Council was very active this year. Homecoming was a great success. The Homecoming Parade was the largest it has been in quite a few years. Skit night was well attended and had a few distinguished guests, including the Great Cognac. The council tried something new and had a disc jockey instead of a band for the dance. The D.J. was so well received that the council decided to sponsor the first annual T.H.S. Christmas dance, also with a disc jockey. Quite a few people caught dance fever that night. The Student Council attended a district workshop, a district convention, and the IASC convention this year. The council was very fortunate to have Anders Westbom, an American Scan-danavian exchange student as an honorary member. Officers—Bottom row left to right: Matt Reismeyer, Treasurer; Jeff Orwig, President; Top row: Tim Scheuermann, Vice-President; Tina Wilson, Secretary. TOLO Staff The TOLO Staff is probably the most “taken for granted” student organization at THS. Most students do not realize the many tasks that must be performed before the actual completion of the TOLO. Some people actually compare producing a yearbook to setting up a small business for a year. When school started in the fall, the TOLO staff was already busy trying to get their deadlines set up, the theme for the yearbook decided on, the cover design, etc. Orders were taken to determine the number of copies of the 1983 TOLO to be printed. Advertisements were sold to raise additional money to work with. Also, picture dates were set up with the photographer so that underclassmen pictures and group pictures could be taken. In order to be able to meet all of these deadlines, meetings were held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 to get this work completed. When school was dismissed in May, TOLO staff members were still hard at work, trying to finish up track, graduation and the spring sports banquet. The book was not actually completed until the end of June. Even though the 1982-83 book was not completed, ideas were steadily coming through for the 1983-84 yearbook. Rose Appenheimer and Tammy Becket, Co-Editors for the 1984 yearbook, have been brainstorming for new themes and ideas to make the 1984 book different from the 1983 yearbook. Thanks goes to all those who stuck it out and helped make this yearbook such a success. We hope that you, the student body and faculty, find that this book helps depict the life of Toulon High School during 1982-83. Staff Lto R: D. Stodgel, T. Becket, T. Rennick, R. Appenheimer. M. George, Miss Hough. 2nd row: L. Milby, T. Keller, D. Shierer, G. Connor. 3rd row: B. McKirgan, L. Howell, P. Palmer, D. Dorman, M. Bass. 4th row: C. Taylor, L. Swedeen, D. Doe, C. Beamer. 5th row: K. Reining, M. Barlow, M. Alexander, W. Lee. 6th row: J. Roark, R. Catton, E. Collins, G. Reiner, M. Reismeyer TOLO OFFICERS—Left to right: Deb Stodgel, Advertising Manager; Rose Appenheimer, Co-Editor; Melissa George, Photography Manager; Tammy Becket, Co-Editor; Tammy Rennick; Editor; Miss Hough, Advisor. 92 93 94 “So, good day, eh? All wrapped up and no place to go!” YOUR SMILING FACE Whenever I see your smiling face I have to smile myself Because I love you And when you give me that pretty little pout It turns me inside out There’s something about you baby Isn’t it amazing a man like me Can feel this way Tell me how much longer It will grow stronger every day How much longer? I thought I was in love a couple of times before With the girl next door But that was long before I met you Now I’m sure that I won’t forget you And I thank my lucky stars That you are who you are And not just another lovely lady Sent down to break my heart No one can tell me that I’m doing wrong today Whenever I see you smile at me James Taylor Ext e Student Oh, my birdie died.” Toulon High School was pleased to have Anders Westbom as a member of the Senior Class this year. Anders was a foreign exchange student from Sweden through the American-Scandanavian Student Exchange program. Anders lived with Mr. and Mrs. Barry Taylor throughout his stay. While a student at Toulon High, Anders participated in track and the Student Council. He was also an honorary Homecoming Attendant. We hope that Anders enjoyed his experience as an exchange student in Toulon. 96 Is Tina my escort for the entire year?” A kiss is a noun because it’s both common and proper. A kiss is a pronoun because she stands for it. A kiss is a verb because it’s either active or passive. A kiss is an adjective because it modifies the art. A kiss is an interjection because it shows strong or sudden feeling. A kiss is a conjunction because it connects. SPACE OUT Anybody claim her? 97 Gosh, I feel silly. Tammy, we’re all falling asleep ! We’re very “close.” Tim Becket look-a-likes?! Three out of five use crest. Is the game that boring?! Hey Boys! Who was that masked man? Did you say PARTY? Say what!? This is not where I told you to stick it! 99 Do the Can-Can! You’re not serious are you? Oh my God! What is it? Rough night, huh?! I’ve got just one word to say ... Just one word—THISUNITHASGOTTOTOUGHENUP!! What did you say about my Trojan surprise? I will not eat Kibbles-N-Bits! Maybe could use a little fasteeth. 100 What’s for lunch comrade? Did you say that horsot came through here before me? SEX POT??? 101 What do ’ya mean—I’m Not SEXY!? Doesn’t this face look INNOCENT? Ho Hum Awesome” Hi Guys! The Kid is Hot Tonite! Public Enemies 1 2 Pickin’ grinning ... Now do I get my Brownie Pin? J.V.Jokes “Dud, Dude, Dad, and the Dick” And the winner of the Eric Shelley look alike contest is... 103 Runway 2 is clear for take-off. A person could get hurt sitting this way. These are the finalists in the Miss Piggy look-alike contest. People relate to time in many different ways. Referees call time; musicians mark time; historians record time; loafers kill time; statisticians keep time. But no matter how people relate to time, the fact remains that all of us are given the same amount of time. There are only 24 hours per day, 168 hours per week. USE THEM!!—Dennis Henslev 104 I told you I was a mess My girdle is pinching me. Hercules, Eat your heart out. Which is my shade Is it really Tom Selleck???!! 105 106 CAPTAIN ATARI! Don’t cross that line. Fa-La-La We’re from the land down under The Athletes’ Foot I’ve lost my marbles! 107 108 On Friday, April 8, Toulon High School held an assembly for a flag presentation by Mr. Lane Evans, a U.S. Congressman from the 17th Congressional District in Illinois. This flag had been flown over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on March 22 at the request of Congressman Evans. Mr. Harland had requested that Mr. Evans come to Toulon High School to present the flag. Earlier in the year, Congressman Evans presented a Flag to AlWood High School during the AlWood-Toulon Basketball game. During the assembly, Congressman Evans answered questions from the student body and faculty. Mr. Evans was impressed with THS; our school had asked the most questions during the question-and-answer period than any other school he has visited. (Little did he know that Mr. Eden’s classes were being awarded extra credit points for asking questions). As well as anyone can remember, this was the first time that a U.S. Congressman has visited THS. 109 '•OOPS!” Rock a by baby on the tree top, when the wind blows, the cradle will rock. When the bow breaks, the cradle will fall, and down will come baby, cradle and all. Double Whammy! 110 Here she is ... Miss America! Ah, it’s Millertime! Show us your underalls The Bill mobile Studdetts 112 Don't cry Steph, You’ll win next year. Oh Golly this is fun. Nerve Gas!!! I hate rumors. The Bird has landed. Calvin Klein eat your heart out. Just let this end. Please! Editor's Page 1983. A record year. As I think about it, this year has been a year of more than just records. It has been a year that was filled with happiness, sadness, victories, defeats, and even some draws. I would, however, like to think that the 1983 school year has been a record year for the yearbook staff. I may be biased because I happen to be the editor for this remarkable organization, but if any other organization leader can prove that their organization has worked harder and accomplished more than my people” I would be quite surprised. The 1982-83 yearbook staff started out like any other past staff—45 members and 10 workers. I’m not complaining!!! The ten or fifteen dedicated people I had were quality people. They would and could accomplish any task I asked them to do. It was an odd day that any of them questioned my motives however bizarre some of them may have been. They had entries in the homecoming parade, held bake sales, walked around in the dead of night trying to sell “TOLO tumblers”, sold ads to businesses in our own community and other surrounding communities, sold yearbooks to the students of THS, and did any other weird thing that I could think of. I am forever indebted to them all. This yearbook couldn’t have even come close to the book that it is without the advice, patience, guidance, and never failing optimism of Miss Patty Hough. I know that in probably every yearbook, somewhere along the line the yearbook advisor is given a thank-you of some kind whether they deserve it or not. This is not the case at Toulon. Our advisor is as dedicated as they come. I am not ashamed to say that I am glad I won’t be around to face the financial difficulties that she and her future editors will have to face. I do, however, have complete confidence that if anyone can get the TOLO out of debt she will be the one to do it. This year has been a record year for me personally as well. I consider myself to be a lightly over-involved person. At the beginning of the year I seriously doubted whether or not I could handle all of my activities and do some occasional homework as well. I discovered that is possible to attend school on a sporadic basis, keep up your grades, manage the yearbook, work for the State Board of Education, be a cheerleader, and be a human being. Of all the things that I had to do this year, being a human being was the most difficult to handle. Being away from school tends to make you out of touch with the daily goings on. After a while, however, I began to learn that maybe the things that I once thought were so important weren’t important at all—just time consuming. If I could leave any advice to the future editors of the TOLO, it would be to delegate your authority, and discover where your priorities are. I wish my friends in the class of '83 all the happiness in the world and peace of mind. To all of the future students of Toulon High School, I wish the courage to be individuals. 1)4 No Man’s Land Headin’ in or headin' out Standing on the shore Pause a moment to reflect Which trip costs you more Between the ever restless crowds And the silence of your room Spend an hour in no man’s land You’ll be leaving soon Victims come and victims go There’s always lots to spare One victim lives the tragedy One victim stops to stare And still another walks on by Pretending not to see They’re all out there in no man’s land ’Cause it’s the safest place to be But sanctuary never comes Without some kind of risk Illusions without freedom Never quite add up to bliss The haunting and the haunted Play a game no one can win And by dawn they’re gone again. And so it seems our destiny To search and never rest To ride that ever changing wave That never seems to crest To shiver in the darkest night Afraid to make a stand And then go back and do our time Out there in no man’s land v 1 I 1 1 I j£T%vjiaU. The State Bank of Toulon congratulates Toulon High School for an outstanding year! ffj£S1 TOULON ILLINOIS 61483 Eoch depositor insured ro 100.000 FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 116 COSTIN MACHINE AND PARTS COMPANY 1301 W. 6th Street Kewanee, IL Engine and Industrial Balancing Complete Engine Service Facility ♦Rods Reconditioned ♦Pin Fitting ♦High pressure hot tank ♦Vannorman drum disc machine ♦Fly wheel machining ♦Crankshaft grinding ♦Block boring ♦Cylinder head resurfacing ♦Valve grinding John Costin, owner 117 FRANKLIN SMALL ENGINES 114 E. Main Toulon II. Ph. 286-4451 THE CORNER SHOP 129 W. Main Toulon II. 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