Unity High School - Hi Lites Yearbook (Mendon, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1960 volume:

. ili—oi teS 1959-1960 Sc ooC TTtexicOui, 'iCCttuuA. i Administration.........................3- 6 Awards.................................. 70 Band..................................56-57 Baseball.................................45 Basketball............................43-44 Camera Club..............................66 Cheerleaders..........................44,47 Chorus...................................59 Classes...............................60-65 Dance Band.............................. 58 Dramatics.............................66-68 Faculty................................5- 7 Football................................ 42 Freshmen............................. 31-33 Future Farmers of America.............54-55 Future Homemakers of America..........52-53 Girls' Athletic Association...........48-51 Homecoming............................36-40 Horsenaround ........................... 34 Juniors...............................23-26 Library..................................66 Prom..................................18-20 Science Projects.........................69 Seniors................................7-22 Sophomores............................27-30 Student Council..........................35 Track................................... 46 Yearbook Staff.......................... 35 2 ddminidtrat ion tS Ltvu{ ZcUtcatio Carleton Myers, Russel Shriver, James Upchurch, Arthur Kuntz, Clarence Simon, Maurice Conover, Harold Robertson, Attorney Wil- liam Dieterich, Earl Hudson. August 31, 1959 marked the beginning of the twelfth year for Com- munity Unit District No. 4. The personnel of the 7-member Board of Education has completely changed during these years; but school attorney William Dieterich of Quincy and Superintendent Earl Hudson of Mendon have been employed by the Unit during the entire twelve years. Arthur Kuntz, who farms near Ursa, is a seven-year member of the Board and has been its president for the last four years. Maurice Con- over, who is the Board's secretary, is serving his fifth year. Mr. Conover farms near Lima. Clarence Simon, farmer of Fowler, is a six- year member. Four-year members of the Board are Russell Shriver, Ursa farmer, and James Upchurch, Mendon, an electrician for Gardner- Denver. Carlton Myers who lives in Mendon and manages an Experi- mental Farm for Moorman's came to the Board of 1957-58. Harold Robertson, farmer of Loraine, was elected to the Board the same year. The Board meets regularly the third Friday in each month. How- ever, numerous extra meetings have been held. These men have devoted many hours to the tremendous responsibilities involved in School Board Membership. They have met their challenge to chart the course of education within this district and helped educators in keeping to the course of providing a good educational system for Unit 4. The efforts and accomplishments of the present board and all preceding members are greatly appreciated by the school personnel. 3 EARL HUDSON Supe rintendent B.S., W.I.U., M.S-i U. of I. Some dozen years ago Community Unit District No. 4 was formed and a new name Unity was chosen for the high school. During that time many boys and girls have been given an opportunity for an education that has provided each individual an opportunity to continue satisfactory adjustments in life. I have been privileged to act as Superintendent of this Unit during these formative years of Unity High School and will continue to appreciate its further growth and development. The building facilities are well under way toward great improvement and your educational program will surely continue to improve under new leadership. It has been a rich and rewarding experience to serve as your Superintendent. I am indebted to both the teachers and the student body for their understanding and support. MAURICE CAMERON Principal B.S., M.S., W.I.U. JAMES STEINMAN Assistant Superintendent B.S., U. of I. DOLORES BUHRE Secretary Office of the Principal LEATRICE DEDERT Secretary Office of the Superintendent HARRISON UNDERWOOD ZENITH WOOD Maurice coats B A., Culver-Stockton, Washington University, Missouri University, College of Mortuary Science, Army Air Force Tech. School; Math, Chemistry, Physics, Counsel- B.S., University of Illinois, MacMurry Gregg College, Detroit City College, W.I.U., Quincy College, G.C.B.C.; Commerce, Co-Sponsor of Juniors. RONALD SCHOPP rB.S., W .I.U.; Drafting, Handi- craft, Co-sponsor of Sophomore . B.E., W.I.U.; Band MERLIN JONES B.S., Quincy Col- lege, M.A., Uni- versity of Illinois; Boys' P.E., Coach, Football, Basketball, Senior Sponsor. DAVID W EISENBORN B.A., Culver-Stockton; Social Studies, History, Co-Sponsor of Freshmen. PATRICK KEANE LORAINE OLSON Culver-Stockton, University of Wisconsin, University of Missouri; English. B.A., Quincy College, Culver-Stockton, University of Illinois; Driver Edu- cation, Assistant Coach, Junior Sponsor. CARL RUETER MAXINE KING RUSSELL LEWIS B.S., Western Illinois Uni- versity; Algebra I, Practi- cal Math, Geometry, Freshman Co-Sponsor. B.S., Western Illinois; Uni- versity Philips U.; Home Ec. F.H-A. B.S., Oklahoma A. and M.; Agriculture, F.F.A. Sponsor. ETHEL KNODEL B.S., M.S., Uni- versity of Illinois. Librarian, English, Sponsor of Annual. HUGH SCHRADER B.S., Western Illinois University. English, Speech, Spanish; Sponsors: Student Council, Dramatics Club. CHARLES L. STUMP B.S., M.S., W.I.U., Burdette Business College of Boston. Biology, General Science, Sophomore Sponsor. RAMAH PEEK B S., NE Missouri State Teachers, Washington Uni- versity, W.I.U. Girls' P.E., G.A.A., Typing. WILFORD NELSON A.B., Carthage College, Master of Music, American Conservatory of Music, Chicago, W.I.U. Chorus of Unit 4. WAYNE FESSLER Smart and quiet Class V.P. 4; S.P.Y. court 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1.2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 3; Varsity Klub 1,2,3,4 JIM NEIL Our Class President Class Pres. 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3; S-C. 4; Football 1,4; Basket- ball 1,2,4 EUGENE CRAMM C . Seniors He's cute Chettie is Class S. C. Representative 4; Plays 4; S. C. 4; Football 1,3,4; Basketball 1; Baseball 2; Varsity Klub 4 GALEN BURKE The keeper of our Money Class Treasurer 4; F.F.A. 1,2; S.P.Y. Court 3; Camera Club 4 k JAMES WRAY The keeper of our records Class Secretary 4; F.F.A. 1; Basketball 1; Track 3 DENNIS THOMPSON Go Man Go Class Reporter 4; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1,2; Varsity Club 2,3 ALBERT PETER He's got Plans F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Plays 4; Drama Club 4; Camera Club 2,3 RICHARD BROWN Nice Enough F.F.A. 1.2 KAY ADAIR Always there to help F.H.A. 1,2,3, Historian 4; Plays Make-up 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Music contest 1,2,3,4; Library Club 3,4 ROSALIE APPELDORN A bundle of energy G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 3,4; Plays 3; Camera Club 4 BARBARA BARNES Oh those college men G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3, V.P. Public Relations 4; Plays 3,4; Drama Club 4; Speech contest 2; Chorus 1,2,4; Band 4; Music contest 1,2,4; Library Club 1, President 2,3; nnual Staff 1,2, Business Manager 3, Editor 4 LARRY CROW Tall and Quiet F.F.A. 1,2,3,4 RICHARD DONLEY California bound F.F.A. 2 JUANITA BELLOMY Broadway here I come F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Plays Make- up 3, Play 4; Drama Club 4; S.C. 4; Cheerleader 1,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Music Contest 1,2,3,4; Library Club 3,4; Camera Club 3, Sec.- Treasurer; Girls' State 3 BARBARA BRADBURY Always smiling G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1; Chorus 1,2 DAVID DUNCAN Why should I do that? Class V.P. 3; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 4; Plays 3,4; Bas- ketball 1 BARBARA BRICKMAN Blue are her eyes Class Reporter 1; F.H.A. 1,2, Chairman of Degrees 3, Sec- retary 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Drama club 4; Homecoming Queen's court 4; S.P.Y. 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3 VERNA CALEY Short, Blonde Hair G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Camera Club 4 THOMAS FLINT Works better alone F.F.A. 1,2; Football 1,2 JOE FUHRMAN I'll be around F.F.A. 1.2 KAREN CAMPBELL She’s the greatest Class secretary 3; Drama Club 4; Homecoming Queen's court 4; S.C. Secretary 4; Chorus 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Music Contest 1,2,3,4; Camera Club 2 PAUL GOEHL I like my Chevy F. F.A. 1,2,3, Sentinel 4; Foot- ball 4; Track 2; Varsity Klub 4 CLARA CORRIGAN Our Homecoming Queen G. A.A. 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 4; Homecoming court 3, Queen 4; S.P.Y. court 2; Chorus 1,4; Music contest 1 LINDA DONLEY Going Steady Class President 1; G-A.A. 1,2,3; F.H.A. 1,2,3, Presi- dent 4; S.C. 1,3; F.F.A. Chapter Sweetheart 3; Chorus 1,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Music con- test 1,2,3,4; Library Club 2; S.C. Representative 3,4 LEROY GRONEWALD Future Farmer F.F.A. 1,2,3, President 4 Laughable Likeable G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2, 3,4; Play 4; Drama Club 4; Chorus 1,2,4 BARBARA CRABTREE LELAND HAMILTON Real red hair F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Football 2; Track 2; Band 1; Camera Club 1 CHARLOTTE FOLTZ Full of fun F.H.A. 2 DORIS GRAHAM A true blonde G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3 JIM HARNESS What won't he do next? Football 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Varsity Klub 2,3,4 CAROLYN HAMILTON Very neat and nice Class Secretary 2; G.A.A. 1,2, Miss Posture 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3, V.P. 4; Drama Club 4; Play 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girls' Con- servation Camp 3 SHARON HARMS Musically minded Class S.C. 2; G.A.A. 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1; Drama Club 4; Cheerleader 1; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Music contest 1,2,3,4 RUDIE HENDRICKS Where's my horse? F.F.A. 3,4; Chorus 1; Camera Club 2,3 THOMAS LEWIS There's fun in Quincy F. F.A. 1,2,3,4 ELLEN HIELAND Petite and poised G. A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1; Chorus 1,2; Music contest 1,2; Camera Club 3 NANCY IPPENSEN Wedding bells will ring Class Treasurer 3; G.A.A. 1,2,3, Secretary 4; F.H.A. 1, Projects Chairman 2, His- torian 3,4; Queen's court 3; Chorus 1,2,3; Music contest 1,2,3 CAROL KROPP Nice to be around G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 2,3,4; S.C. 2,4; Library 2,3, President 4 Not hard to please G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 4; Chorus 1,2 BILL MILLER A good farmer F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Football 1; Annual staff 1,2,3 PAUL MEALIFF Our Student Council Presi- dent Class President 2; F.F.A. 1,2; Student Council 3,4; Plays 3,4; Drama Club 4; S C. 2,3, Presi- dent 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Base- ball 2; Track 1; Varsity Klub 2,3,4; Annual Staff 1,2,3,4; Mr. Courtesy 3; F.F.A. State Farmer 3; Boys' State 3 MARY ANN MEALIFF ROBERT RAND Bob the barber Football 1,2; Baseball 1,2; Varsity Club 2,3; Camera Club 1 SHARON MEYERS She's got personality G.A.A. 1,2; Chorus 1 sue McClelland Pleasing and Pretty Class V.P. 1; G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Cheerleader 1; Chorus 1; Music contest 1; Camera Club 4 DONALD RECKERS Tall and Lean ' F.F.A. 3; Basketball 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4 SHIRLEY NESBIT Short and sweet F.H.A. 3 KATHLEEN OHNEMUS Likes to Laugh Class Reporter 1; G.A.A. 1,2,3; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Plays 3; Chorus 1,2,3; Music contest EDWARD SCHROEDER Our drum major F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Plays 3,4; Drama Club 4; Football 1; Chorus 1,2,4; Band 1,2,4; Music Contest 1,2,4; Camera Club 3 KEATH SHARP Quite a Talker F. F.A. 1,2; Football 4; Camera Club 2,3,4 JUDY REITER Quick with the Quips G. A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1,4, Historian 2, V.P. 3; Drama Club 4; Homecoming Queen's Court 3,4; S.C. 1, Treasurer 4; Cheerleader 1; Band 1,2; Music Contest 1,2; Camera Club 3; Annual Staff 1,2,3, Business Manager 4 13 DOUGLAS SILL Likes to rest F.F.A. 1.2 MARILYN RUTLEDGE Very kind hearted Class Treasurer 1; G.A.A. 1,2,3.4; Drama Club 4; Queen's Court 4; Chorus 1,2,3; Music contest 1,2,3; F-H-A. 1,2,3, Treasurer 4. NELLIE STONE This gal's different” G.A.A. 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 4; Chorus 3,4 ROBERT SMITH Quite a typer F.F.A. 1,2; Basketball 1; Camera Club 4 CAROLYN STOCKHECKE Easy and Quiet G.A.A. 1,2,3, V.P. 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Music Contest 1,2,3 LARRY TRAUTVETTER Plays his Trumpet ' F. F.A. 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2; Varsity Klub 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Music Contest 1,2,3,4 FLORENCE STONEKING Oh those dimples G. A.A. 2; F.H.A. 2,4; Chorus 1,2 SYLVIA TURNER Always Busy G.A.A. 1,2; Drama Club 4; Speech Contest 2; Band 1,2, 3,4; Music Contest 1,2,3,4; Li- brary Club 1,2; Camera Club 3,4 STANLEY TUCKER Got a Problem ? F-F.A. 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 4; Plays 3,4; S.C. 1 JANET VOSS Short and solemn F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1 ANITA WITTLER Small and Quiet G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2, Sec- retary 3,4; Plays 3; Chorus 1,2,3; Music contest 1,2,3 DANNY VOORHIS Has his fun Class S.C. 3; F.F.A. 1,2,3, Secretary 4; S.C. 3; Football 2,3,4; Track 1; Varsity Klub 4 RUTHANN WARTICK Perfect Homemaker F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Pillsbury Bake- off Co-Winner 3 MARY WIETHOLDER Easy on the eyes F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 4; Speech contest 2; Band 1; Music contest 1; Library Club 4 DEAN WOODRUFF Likes his basketball Class V.P. 2; Class Presi- dent 3; F.F.A. 1, Secretary 2; S.C. 3; Football 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Varsity Klub 1,2,3,4 £ 960 ‘r StetviCf In the year of 1956, 75 frightened freshmen walked through the doors of Unity High. We elected our officers which were: President, Linda Donley; Vice President, Sue McClelland; Secretary, Nancy Tieken; Treas- urer, Marilyn Rutledge; and Student Council Representative, Judy Reiter. With our sponsor being Felix Borkowski. Our freshman cheerleaders were: Sharon Harms, Juanita Bellomy, Judy Reiter, and Sue McClelland. At the annual staff dance Wayne Fessler and Nancy Ippensen repre- sented our class. Barbara Barnes was chosen as an attendant to the F.F.A. Chapter Sweetheart. In the year 1957, 70 silly sophomores entered school. We again elected officers. They were Paul Mealiff, President; Dean Woodruff, Vice Presi- dent; Carolyn Hamilton, Secretary; Clara Corrigan, Treasurer; Sharon Harms, Student Council Representative; and Kathleen Ohnemus, Reporter. Our sponsors were Mrs. Grace Finlay and Mrs. Hope Tenhaeff. Gerald Graff and Clara Corrigan represented our class in the S-P-Y Dance. In 1958, 65 jolly juniors entered school once again. Our officers were: Dean Woodruff, President; David Duncan, Vice President; Karen Campbell, Secretary; Nancy Ippensen, Treasurer; Danny Voorhis, Student Council Representative; and Stanley Tucker, Reporter. We put on the Junior Play called Where's Charlie. Our Junior magazine sales was a huge success with our total sales being $2,600.22. Three girls were selected to be queens attendants for the homecoming ceremonies. They were Clara Corrigan, Nancy Ippensen, and Judy Reiter. The Junior float placed second in the parade. Juanita Bellomy was a varsity cheerleader. Carolyn Hamilton was chosen as Miss Posture at the G.A.A. Carnival. Linda Donley was selected to be the F.F.A. Chapter Sweetheart with Nancy Ippensen, and Nancy Tieken as attendants. Galen Burke and Barbara Brickman represented our class at the an- nual S-P-Y dance. Then when we returned as sophisticated Seniors in 1959 there were 64 of us. We elected our officers which are as follows: Jim Neil, President; Wayne Fessler, Vice President; James Wray, Secretary; Galen Burke, Treasurer; and Gene Cramm as Student Council Representative. Our sponsor was Mr. Merlin Jones. The homecoming queen and her attendants were: Clara Corrigan, Queen; with Barbara Brickman, Karen Campbell, Marilyn Rutledge, and Judy Reiter as attendants. Clara Corrigan and Dean Woodruff were Queen and King of the Sopho- more dance. We sponsored the annual Valentine Dance. Mr. and Miss S-P-Y was Bob Smith and Barbara Brickman. At the Junior Senior Prom, Karen Campbell and Gene Cramm were Mr. and Miss Mardi Gras which was the theme of the prom. We all looked forward to our Senior trip to the Ozarks and we all en- joyed it greatly. Our Class Night was our last show as seniors at Unity High. When we walk across the stage June 3 and receive our diplomas we want all the faculty and our parents and friends to know that we have enjoyed our four years at dear old Unity High. We want to thank everybody from the bottom of our heart. 16 accalcuvieate UNITY HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM Sunday Satiny, TTtay 29, 7960 8:00 P.M. D.S.T. Processional Wilford Nelson, Maurice Coats Invocation . . Pastor Donald Hall Fowler United Brethren Church Scripture Reading.....................Pastor Clark Hargis Lima Federated Church Choral Number . . . God's Son Has Made Me Free --Grieg Unity High School Chorus Sermon • Go Out and Run the Race --Pastor Daniel Simundson Salem Lutheran Church Benediction . Recessional. . . March Pontificale --Tombelle--Wilford Nelson UNITY HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM 'P’Uday Sveniny, 7 u te3, 7960 8:00 P.M. D.S.T. Processional Pomp and Circumstance --Elgar Unity High School Band Invocation . . St. Edward's Catholic Church Choral Number The Pines of Home --Luvaas Unity High School Chorus Introduction of Speaker...........Maurice Cameron, Principal Address . Challenge To Think --Dr. Rolf W. Larson Dean, College of Education Western Illinois University, Macomb, 111. Presentation of Class.........Maurice Cameron, Principal Presentation of Diplomas.....................Arthur Kuntz President Board of Education Choral Number........................ One World --O'Hara Unity High School Chorus Benediction . Ursa-Fowler E. R. Churches Recessional . . War March of the Priests --Mendelssohn Unity High School Band 17 - 19 PROGRAMME We!come .................. Larry Cantrell Senior Response ................... jjm Neil Faculty Response .............. Mr. Cameron Administration Response ....... Mr. Hudson • • • Solo — Mardi Gras..........Fontelle Andrew • • • .................• •••• John Hamilton Marilyn Herring • • • Crowning ol Mr. and Miss Mardi Gras • • • My Memories as a Senior........Gene Cramm Settcon, t'7fufe Mr. Keane Sponsor Fontelle Andrew Leon Beverly uruors Beth Baecker Farrell Brown -J C‘ V I m Jejm James Taylor Billie Tournear Ronnie Van Blair Dennis W arning Merlin Wemhoner Ronnie Wiewel Nancy Ehmen Sgt. at Arms o mores Mr. Stump Sponsor Dick Goehl Pre sident Mr. Schopp Co-sponsor Rodney Turner Vice President C Donna Jo Lanham Secretary Ann Stockhecke Treasure r Helen Faye McClelland Reporter Phil Conover Sgt. at Arms Charlotte W ray S.C. Representati' A Andrew v urr? Nancy Andrew _ ' V II Ronnie Emery Dick Fessler Nancy Frese Jim Fuhrman Jenny Finlay Sandra Frazier Tony Goedereis Linda Gooding Russell McMullen Leroy Ohnemus Ruth Reckers Patti Robertson Jim Saxberry Dale Sharp Mr. Rueter Mr. Weisenborn Co-sponsor Sponsor Carolyn Appeldorn Darrell Baker Betty Beckman Cleona Biswell Lyle Beeler Betty Bowles Earl Bradbury Donnie Caley Roger Butts Mack Caley Mac Campbell Zelda Chris Ruth Carolan Donna Cook Jean Cramsey Danny Daugherty Joan Cramsey Lanny Daugherty 31 4 feu David Daugherty Quentin Echternkamp Rita Ensminger Jeanne Ertel Meredith Evans Kent Grimes Archie Foltz Diana Guthrie Janice Ellerbrock John Kretzer Bill Maynard Florence JLubker Barbara Meyers Donna Miller Jerry Miller Floyd Miller Richard Mudd Donna McCabe Delbert McMullen Danny McClain Duane Neil £ Joyce Porter -is Kay Priepot 1 - A 5TP , Kenny Niekamp Eddie Reckers Kathleen Poling Bonnie Richmiller Bob Rogers Paul Rutledge Frances Rossiter Randy Schlueter Jeanine Schwartz Linda Seals Dale Simon Tom Sloniger Sherri Tieken Carole Torbeck Kenneth Sharp Sharon Shaul Lynnda Stanbridge Shirley Stotler Donald Tunis John Underwood Velma Voorhis Lawrence Wietholder Kyle Warning Karen Wiewel Jerry Woodworth Milton Woodworth Lois Woodworth Tim Wooldridge . ■ 33 'rty vi6e uz 4U tcC a Izationd raani s4«utuaC Stu ANNUAL STAFF, STANDING: Melody Manlove, Sheryl Harms, Sheryl Kuntz, Jeanine Schwartz, Jim Green, Mrs. Knodel, Kent Grimes, Larry Cantrall, Darrell Baker, Dennis Warning. SITTING: Fontelle Andrew, Paul Mealiff, Barbara Barnes--Editor, Judy Detrick, Marilyn Herring, Judy Reiter--Business Manager. Student (pouncci STUDENT COUNCIL, 3rd--Dick Spohr, Larry Cantrell, Jim Neil, Dick Goehl, Melvin Kuntz, Carol Kropp, Bonnie Schafer. 2nd--Mr. Shrader, Juanita Bellomy, Patty Crouch, Clara Corrigan, Charlotte Wray, Joyce Althoff, Mary Ann In- man, Patti Robertson. 1st--Gene Cramm, Paul Mealiff--President; Hillery Parrack--V.P.; Karen Campbell--Secretary; Judy Reiter-- Treasurer; Ray Muegge. CAMPAIGN MANAGERS 35 JL oineconiina Settlor s4tte uUutte Wayne Fessler; Judy Reiter; Danny Voorhis; Marilyn Rutledge; Paul Mealiff; Barbara Brickman; Dean Woodruff; Karen Campbell. Gene Cramm; Pat Crouch; Pau. Goehl; Marilyn Herring; Jim Neal; Joyce Altoff. ?Co zt 7- 7- Sevee !i4t z6e 'ZOtKK l tycaU i f U PCace 4. 4. Uftena (£lu6 2nd Pt zce 4khuoI VtKC f 0?%4nc6tK2 2? z d The Unity High School Mustangs are in two (2) conferences LaMoine Valley Conference and Wenois Conference. The LaMoine Valley Conference includes nine schools--Carthage, Western Macomb, Hamilton, Warsaw, Dallas City, Plymouth, Colchester, Augusta, Unity-- which participate in basketball, baseball, and track . . . Carthage, Western, Hamil- ton, Warsaw, and Unity compete in inter-school football. Wenois Conference includes six schools--Central, Camp Point, Liberty, Barry, West Pike, Payson, Unity--which participate in inter-school basketball, only Unity has a football program. The schools compete in spring track contests and, with the exception of Unity, have a fall baseball schedule. Left to Right - -Keith Sharp 28; Paul Rutledge 14; Milton Woodworth 20; Tom Sloniger 18; Danny Daugherty 11; Lyle Beeler 17; Merideth Evans 13; Dick Fessler 10; Ray Muegge 15; Ray Mark- word 26. MIDDLE ROW - -Loren Hieland, MGR.; Gene Cramm 42; Dean Woodruff 31; Paul Goehl 46; Bill Torbeck 41; Larry Trautvetter 45; Paul Mealiff 40; Bill Ellerman 49; Mike Meyers 30; Danny Voorhis 47; Lanny Daugherty, MGR. TOP ROW--Coach Jones; Wayne Fes- sler 21; Jim Harness 12; Bill Barnett 25; Hillery Parrack 44; Arlyn Voorhis 24; Earl Bradbury 23; Jim Neil 43; John Underwood 29; Dennis Cornwell 16; Denny Warning 27; Coach Keane. 'PoetfcM ?95 ? Won--3 Lost--5 Unity.......12 Rushville............14 Unity....... 6 Carthage.............31 Unity.......12 Warsaw............... 6 Unity....... 7 Hamilton.............13 Unity.......32 Meredosia............ 6 Unity....... 0 Western..............19 Unity.......12 Northwestern.........26 Unity.......25 Bluffs...............12 JUNIOR VARSITY WON 3 and LOST 3 Co-captains of football team--Wayne Fessler and Larry Trautvetter Most tackles --Mike Myers (54) Most yards gained--Larry Trautvetter (497 yds.) Most points scored--Larry Trautvetter (25) Most valuable player--Larry Trautvetter The 1959 football squad of 29 players was honored on Monday, November 23, 1959 at 7:00 p.m. in the Unity High School Gym. Coaches Jones and Keane presented awards and commented briefly on the suc- cess of the football season. The Varsity squad posted a 3 and 5 record and the JV's won 3 and lost 3 games. Guests included Mel Tappe, KHQA TV, Boots Bush, WGEM TV,'Chuck Brady, Quincy HERALD WHIG, members of the Board of Education, Unit 4 Faculty and the cheerleaders. Coach Clell Wade was the main speaker and stressed desire and training as the two main requirements for success not only in athletics but also in life. He is the football coach of Quincy Senior High School and has enjoyed tremendous success the past three years at Quincy. The Unity High Mustangs profited from his speech. 42 ROW THREE: Hieland, MGR. Cantrell, Baecker, F essler, Markword, Clair. ROW TWO: Kretzer, MGR. Goehl, Taylor, Turner, Winget, Coach Jones. BOTTOM ROW: Fessler, Conover, Reckers, Myers, Beverly, Woodruff. Unity . . , . . . 50 Bardolph .... . . . 62 Unity . . . . . 59 Payson . . . 74 Unity . . , . . . 67 Plymouth .... . . . 62 Unity . . . . . 53 Central ... 92 Unity . . . . . . 39 Barry . . . 48 Unity . . . . . 78 Nauvoo . . . 59 Unity . . , . . . 49 Dallas City . . . . . 48 Unity . . . . . 63 Brown Co. . . . . . . 72 Unity . . . , . . 64 Augusta ... 71 Unity . . . . . 63 Liberty ... 49 Unity . . , , . . 47 St. Mary's . . . ... 52 Unity . . . . . . 67 Carthage . . . . . . . 78 Unity . . . . . . 59 Hamilton .... . . . 67 Unity . . . . . 48 Colchester . . . ... 66 Unity . . . , . . 59 Bowen . . . 71 Unity . . . . . . 55 Central . . . 81 Unity . . . , . . 58 Liberty . . . 51 Unity . . , . . . 49 Western ... 68 Unity . . . . . 63 West Pike . . . . . . 73 Unity . . . . . . 46 Warsaw ... 69 Unity . . . . • • 59 Central . . . 80 Unity . . . . . . 76 West Pike . . . . . . 67 Unity . . . . . 51 Warsaw . . . 52 Unity . . . . . . 36 Quincy ... 76 Dean Woodruff . . . tied for most field goals--123 most free throws--64 most points--310 second in rebounds-- 164 best free throw percentage--69.6% co-captain Wayne Fessler . . . tied most field goals--123 second total points--302 co-captain Leon Beverly .... tied best field goal percentage--41 % Mike Myers.........most rebounds- - 194 tied best field goal percentage--41% Junior Varsity won 13 and lost 9 43 Left to Right--Loren Hieland, MGR., Darrell Baker, Jerry Smith, Bob Stockhecke, Lanny Daugherty, Danny Daugherty, Coach Pat Keane. MIDDLE ROW--Dick Spohr, Lyle Beeler, Butch Evans, Paul Rutledge, Dean Heitholt, John Kretzer, MGR. TOP ROW--Tom Sloniger, Bob Rogers, Mac Campbell, Don Caley, Eddie Reckers. Absent: Kenny Niekamp. S z46etfcM A Team was undefeated on the home floor with a 7-0 rec Record A Team 13-5 B Team 5-3 Total 18-8 Leading Scorer A Team Meredith Evans Leading Scorer B Team Kenneth Niekamp A Team Statistics: Personal Fouls: 241 Average 13 a game Total Points: 809 Average 45 a game Free Throw percentage: 43 1 2% 145 out of 308 attempts Best Individual Free Throw Percentage Paul Rutledge 61 1 2% 'pxe bncut (PAeexCetuCesui Joyce Schulten, Sharon Eh- men, Kathleen Poling, Bonnie Schafer. Team Captain: Dick Spohr z4e zCl BOTTOM ROW--Milton Woodworth OF, Dick Fessler OF-P, Tom Porter CF, Ray Miller SS-P, Wayne Fessler, Capt. 2B, Charley Baecker 2B-OF, Meredith Evans C, Loren Hieland, Mgr. TOP ROW --Coach Keane, Phil Conover P-OF, Roger Crow OF-1B, Rod Turner 3B, Leon Beverly 1B-P, Mike Myers RF, Bill Haistings P-C, Bill Barnett C, John Kretzer, Mgr. The 1960 Unity High School Mustangs played their Spring baseball games in new maroon and grey uniforms. With a 14 member squad of underclass- men, the team had a 5-3 record in the LaMoine Valley baseball standing. The team also lost 2 games to Christian Brothers and Seymour of Payson. Wayne Fessler, senior second-baseman was elected team captain and hit .410 in 12 games, placing second in the batting behind Meredith Evans who hit a robust .545. Butch also tied with Leon Beverly, junior first-baseman as MOST VALUABLE. The 1961 Baseball picture looks very bright for the Unity High MUS- TANGS . . . 45 Unity placed fourth in the Wenois Conference and sixth in the Lamoine Valley Conference. Charlie Baecker, Meredith Evans, and the Fresh-Soph relay team were the most consistent point winners. Baecker won the 880 yd. run three times and placed 3rd once. Evans won the Freshman 100 yd. dash twice, placed 3rd in the Wenois Conference and 4th in the Quincy Jr. High School relays. Ray Shupe won the shot put in the Lamoine Valley Conference. The Fresh-Soph, relay team won one 1st and two 2nds. Evans, Fessler, Baecker, and Dan Daugherty ran on the Fresh-Soph, relay team. Left to right--Loren Hieland, MGR.; David Daugherty, Lyle Beeler, James Wray, Meredith Evans, Leon Beverly, Bob Rogers, Tom Sloniger, Danny Daugherty, John Kretzer, MGR. TOP ROW--Tom Porter, Ray Muegge, Hillery Parrack, Ray Shupe, Bill Barnett, Charlie Baecker, Dick Fessler, Coach Jones. 46 @ tee £eactenA Martha Burgher Carol Stockhecke Nancy Ehmen Helen McCelland Marilyn Herring Smutty The basketball, baseball, and track squads and band members of 1959-60 were honored at a recognition banquet on May 18, 1960. Band Director Coates, Coaches Keane and Jones commented briefly on the highlights of the past year. Awards were presented to fifty-six band members, thirty-one basket- ball players, fourteen baseball players, fifteen track members, two managers, and nine cheerleaders. Guests included the members of the high school faculty and members of the Board of Education. Elmo McClain, basketball and baseball coach at Christian Brothers High School of Quincy, was guest speaker. Coach McClain stressed the importance of maintaining proper relationship, both physical and mental, in the following: 1. Player to player 2. Coach to player 3. Player to Coach These relationships must be maintained in proper proportion if the greatest success is to be accomplished. V inaitty TOP ROW--Bill Barnett, Hillary Parrack, Mike Myers, Denny Warning, Ray Muegge, Jim Taylor, Leon Beverly, Dennis Cornwell. MIDDLE ROW--Larry Trautvetter, Paul Mealiff, Paul Goehl, Gene Cramm, Bob Worman, Dick Fessler, Arlyn Voorhis. BOTTOM ROW--Coach Jones, Dean Woodruff, Bill Ellerman, Danny Voorhis, Wayne Fessler, Phil Conover. 4. 4. 0 cce ut Mrs. Peek, sponsor Clara Corrigan S.C. Carolyn Stockhecke V.P. Ruth Beeler President Nancy Ippenson Secretary Ann Stockhecke T reasure This year the GAA (1) sponsored one over-night camping and hiking at Salem State Park (2) initiated the new members with a weiner roast and hike; (3) entered a float in the Homecoming Parade; (4) sponsored 10 swims at the YMCA (31 girls signed for these lessons but only 14 finished); (5) Sponsored a Round-Robin Tournament of 13 games (70 girls in 14 teams); (6) Conducted a Christmas Bowling Tournament, (7) A Parent Bowl, (8) and a Guest Bowl; (9) entered the National Tele- graphic Bowling Tournament; (10) sponsored volleyball and badminton tournaments at the noon periods; (11) Presented 25 girls at a dance revue at Quincy for the Northwestern basketball Division of Health and Physical Education, (12) held a 12-game basketball tournament after school, (13) held a Christmas Party, (14) and sponsored the annual GAA Carnival. Of the 70 members, 56 received awards: 12 Freshmen out of the 22 initiated freshmen received their first award; 9 of the 14 sophomores received their 2nd year award and 4 re- ceived the 1st year award; 13 of the 20 juniors received their 3rd year award and 4 received 2nd year award; 7 of the 16 seniors received the 4th year award, 4 received the 3rd year award; 2 received the 2nd year award, and 1 received the 1st year award. As the climax to the year an outstanding girl in the athletic program (ability and good sportsmanship) is chosen. This year, in keeping with the time, she was crowned by last year's winner, Carolyn Hamilton at the Carnival, as 'Miss Olympic. This -girl was Marilyn Herring; sec- ond place went to Linda Beeler; and third place went to Lucille Gooding. 19 'putuxe 4 Kenica Mrs. King, Sponsor Carolyn Hamilton, Vice-Presid Linda Donley, President Marilyn Rutledge, Treasurer Barbara Brickman, Secretary Juanita Bellomy; Charlotte Wra Degrees Kay Adair, Historian Barbara Barnes; Public Relatic Eunice Carolan, Projects Buelah Sill, Parliamentarian Carol Stockhecke, Recreation Not pictured: Chapter Mothers Mrs. Julius Ippensen, and Mrs. Harold Robertson The FHA numbered 81 this year--13 of whom earned their Junior degree, 12 earned the Chapter degree and 1 the State Homemaker de- gree. Other activities of the chapter included the Initiation, the Annual Christmas tea, formal dance with FFA, wiener roast, Daddy Date night, All-School Assembly program, nursery school, Betty Crocker 54 55 FOURTH ROW--Sandra Frazier, Ed Schroder, Mr. Coats, Bob Stock- hecke, Dean Heitholt, Duane Neil. THIRD ROW--Donna McCabe, Sheryl Harms, Meredith Evans, Sharon Shaul, Jeanine Schwartz. SECOND ROW--Darrel Baker, John Dickerman, Kay Priepot, Betty Bowles, Linda Donnley, Mary Inman. FIRST ROW--Sheryl Kuntz, Sandra Mc- Cabe, Pat Crouch, Virginiz Mealiff, Vicki Finlay, Karen Campbell, Suzanne Knox. We have performed three (3) concerts during the year, the most successful of which was the SPRING FEVER JAZZ concert held May 1, 1960. The Marching Band missed only one home game and that was due to inclement weather. The Pep Band missed only two away football games on the Varsity schedule. They also performed for every home basketball game on the Varsity schedule. The concert band played for the Unity High School Parent Teacher's Association and helped with 'S z td FOURTH ROW--Dick Spohr, John Underwood, Larry Trautvetter, Jim Green, Paul Rutledge. THIRD ROW--Jenny Finlay, Sharon Harms, Sylvia Turner, Auga Sowell, Barbara Crabtree. SECOND ROW--Connie Campbell, Barbara Barnes, Juanita Bellomy, Kay Adair, Melvin Kuntz. FIRST ROW--Eunice Carolan, Dianne Guthrie, Mary Stockhecke, Dianne Venvertloh, Charlotte Wray, Karen Kasparie, Donna Lanham. eutcC S zti ticA Out of twelve entries to Illinois District High School Music Contest, two succeeded in capturing superior ratings. Over 3 4 of the people entered came home with either first or second place medals. District Contest was held in Canton, Illinois. The two entries going on to State Contest performed on Normal University campus. One of these entries, Sharon Harms, came home with a first place rating for her performance of the Tarentella from the TROMBONE CONCERTO by Joseph Cimera. The other group, a Saxophone Trio, came home with a second place medal for their performance of TWO PORTRAITS, by Onstransky. FIRST ROW--John Dickerman, Betty Bowles, Pat Crouch, Vicki Finlay, Suzy Knox, Sandra McCabe, Virginia Mealiff, Sylvia Turner. SECOND ROW--Mary Ann Inman, Linda Donley, Juanita Bellomy, Kay Adair, Melvin Kuntz. BACK ROW--Paul Rutledge, Bob Stockhecke, Duane Neil, Dick Spohr, John Underwood, Dave Strickler, Sharon Harms, Ed Schroeder, Darrel Baker, Jim Green, Donna McCabe, Sheryl Kuntz. FIRST ROW--Darrell Baker, Stan Tucker, Vicki Finlay, Suzanne Knox, Juanita Bellomy, Kay Adair, Melvin Kuntz. SECOND ROW--Dick Spohr, Duane Neil, John Underwood, Larry Trautvetter, Pat Robertson, Dave Strickler, Sharon Harms, Paul Rutledge. THIRD ROW--Nancy Andrew, Pam Shape, Sharon Woodruff, Eunice Carolan, Ed Schroeder, Jack Wiedmyer, Sandra McCabe, Marilyn Herring, Kay Adair, Barbara Barnes, Kay Preipot. SECOND ROW-- Wilford Nelson, Judy Dietrich, Joyce Schulten, Nellie Stone, Bonnie Crabtree, Bonnie Shaefer, Bill Maynard, Dean Hemming, Fontelle Andrew, Paul Rutledge, Gloria Frazier, Jim Green, Juanita Bellomy, Jenny Finlay, Suzanne Knox, Carolyn Hamilton, Patty Crouch, Diana Guthrie. FIRST ROW--Barbara Crabtree, Clara Corrigan, Mary Inman, Diane Venvertloh, Floyd Miller, Kyle Warning, Donna Lanham, Patty Robertson, Sharon Harms, Vicky Finlay, Sharon Pittman. 59 V C ZttO UtC SdcCMttOK 'yfya+He £caH4 Hic r}Kctu4tnceU 4%t 'PfafticaC SducatuM and 'Drived £cCcccati t Science and TfCat entaticc tyeaene ut S zcutitA Speech in o?v9u y 0 S6 u6a uC tfauvtef (?lu (ZtUH ML (?lu The Library Club and the Camera Club were service organi- zations. The members of the Li- brary Club were the student librar- ians. The members of the Camera Club provided pictures for the clubs and yearbook. D'16UK4£CC4- Left to Right: B. Baecker; S. Woodruff; G. Frazier; E. Schrader, President; R. Muegge; H. Schrader, Sponsor. 2nd ROW: M. Burgher; L. Beeler; S. Smith; C. Bruenger; C. Campbell; M. Inman; S. Knox; S. Harms; K. Campbell. 3rd ROW: B. Sill; J. Altoff; K. Taylor; V. Fin- lay; D. Venvertloh; P. Crouch; M. Wietholder; K. Adair; B. Barnes; C. Hamilton. 4th ROW: M. Rutledge; B. Brickman; G. Cramm; D. Duncan; L. Donley; J. Bellomy; S. Tucker; A. Peter; L. Gronewald; P. Mealiff. TOP ROW: E. Carolan; F. Andrew; J. Reiter; S. Turner; D. Strickler; M. Kuntz; H. Parrack; C. Corrigan; B. Crabtree; J. Detrick; C. Stock- hecke: M. Herring. AA Science 'P'uyjecte s4caa VALEDICTORIAN: Karen Campbell SALUTATORIAN: Sharon Harms CITIZENSHIP: GeneCramm Carolyn Hamilton MENDON LIONS CLUB BOYS' STATE: Ray Muegge Alt. Hillery Parrack URSA LIONS CLUB BOYS' STATE: ARLYN VOORHIS AMERICAN LEGION: Karen Campbell Dean Woodruff ATHLETIC: Wayne Fessler MUSIC: Sharon Harms BABE RUTH: Carolyn Stockhecke Larry Trautvetter SCIENCE: Stan Tucker MATHEMATICS: Karen Campbell DANFORTH: Anita Wittier Paul Mealiff AGRICULTURE: Albert Peter DEKALB: Leroy Gronewald DAR: Karen Campbell STUDENT SENATE: Paul Mealiff SOCIETY FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Karen Campbell Sharon Harms CHORAL: Carolyn Hamilton MARCHING BAND: Ed Schroeder HOME ECONOMICS: Linda Donley BETTY CROCKER: Marilyn Rutledge COMMERCIAL: Barbara Barnes BOOKKEEPING: Suzanne Knox TYPING I: Marie Wessinger BOYS' STATE: David Strickler Alt. Farrell Brown URSA LIONS CLUB BOYS' STATE Melvin Kuntz Alt. Bill Haistings GIRLS' STATE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY Connie Campbell Alt. Beth Baecker URSA LIONS CLUB GIRLS' CONSERVATION Patty Crouch Alt. Mary Ann Inman MENDON LIONS CLUB GIRLS' CONSERVATION Marilyn Herring Alt. Sandra McCabe 70 uulid 72