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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1968 volume:

Where the Action Is .. . Dedication Ever since the formation of the Unit in 1948, Mrs. Zenith Wood has been a commercial teacher at Unity High School. Prior to that she taught at Loraine, Illinois for two years. Mrs. Wood, to all of us, you have been a faithful friend. Your untiring patience and thought- ful considerations are cherished by everyone. Your many devoted efforts are appreciated. In humble thanks for your successful accomplishments we proudly dedicate this 1968 Unity Hi-Lites to you. Where the ACTION is« ■ ■ ADMINISTRATION Page 4 SENIORS Page 14 UNDERCLASSMEN Page 32 ACTIVITIES Page 52 ORGANIZATIONS Page 70 SPORTS Page 92 INDEX Page 109 ELLIS SIMLER ROLLAND WITTLER ROBERT DITTMER DONALD FRAZIER LEONARD NIEKAMP ROGER ALLEN GALEN PARRACK KEITH SICKLES Board of Education The Board of Education of Community Unity No. 4, composed of seven elected members, is responsible for the organiza- tion and administration of the school. Galen Parrack, a real estate dealer, who filled an unexpired term, has now served seven years. He was president during 1967-1968. Keith Sickles, Manager of Ursa Co-op, and Donald Frazier, a farmer, are complet- ing their sixth years. Mr. Sickles served as secretary this year. Robert Dittmer and Roland Wittier, farmers, have completed three years. Mr. Allen, a business executive and Mr. Niekamp, a farmer, were elected in 1967. The responsibilities of the Board are varied. Mr. Simler served his second full year as Superintendent. Mr. Ralph Payne, as Elementary coordinator and Federal program supervisor,and Mr. J. F. Dopp, as Unity High Principal, completed two years of service. Mr. William Dieterick is the attorney for the district. 6 ELLIS SIMLER N.E. Mo. Teachers College, W.I.U., B.S., M.A. Superintendent RALPH PAYNE W.I.U., I.S.U., B.S..M.S. Elementary Supervisor Dir. of Federal Programs LEATRICE DEDERT Secretary, Office of the Sup- erintendent A dministration J. F. DOPP S.E. Mo. Teachers College, University of Mo., B.S., M.A. Principal HARRISON UNDERWOOD Culver-Stockton, A.B., U. of Mo.— Wash. U.,W.I.U.,M.S. Physical Science Unit Counselor FT A Sponsor DOLORES BUHRE Secretary, Office of the Principal HUGH SHRADER W.I.U., B.S., M.S. Air Force Technical School Head of English Dept. Spanish Student Council Sponsor JUDITH DETRICK W.I.U., B.S. English Sophom Dramatics Sophomore Sponsor SUSAN COOPER U. of Puget Sound, B.A. English Faculty EUGENE MOSS N.E. Mo. Teachers College, B.S. English Sophomore Spon- sor Dramatics ETHEL KNODEL U. ofl., W.I.U., B.S., M.S. Librarian Annual Staff Sponsor 8 JAMES FULTON RICHARD SPOHR SW. Mo. State, B.S. Mathematics FTA Sponsor W.I.U., N.I.U., B.S. Chemistry Mathematics Camera Club Freshmen Basketball Faculty PHYLLIS MC KNIGHT SW. Mo. State, B.S. Mathematics Special Education JESSE NEWTON E.I.U., U. of I., B.S. Biology Science Club Wrestling Fresh-Soph Football 9 OF AMERICA MAXINE KING TO ton .JBW'Abb B.S., W.I.U., Phillips U., Enid, Okla., S.I.U. Home Economics, FHA Sponsor ZENITH WOOD B.S., U. of I., W.I.U., MacMurray Col- lege, Gregg College, G.C.B.C., Quincy College. Commercial MORTON EVANS B.A., U. of I., Culv-Stock., W.I.U., Agriculture FFA Sponsor DIANA GUTHRIE B.S., W.I.U. Commercial CHARLES CORDIS B.S. in Ed., W.I.U. Industrial Arts, Football Coach, Jr. Class Sponsor. Faculty to GENE CRUM University of Idaho, B.S. in Education History, Government, Basketball, Track, and Cross Country Coach, Senior Sponsor. PATRICK H. KEANE A.B., Quincy College, Culv-Stock., U. of I., Driver’s Education, Baseball Coach. JACK ARNOLD THOMAS COOPER B.A. Wheaton College, Central Missouri State College Bookkeeping, Basket- ball Coach, Cross Coun- try Coach. B.S., S.W. Mo. State, M.S., Drury College Counselor, Social Studies, Junior Sponsor RICHARD DECKARD B.S. in Education, E.I.U. ISNU, Q.C. A.D., Head Football Athletic Director Physical Education Football Coach Faculty 11 THOMAS SPARROW B.S. Culver-Stockton M.S. Vandercook College Head of Music Dept. Band JAMES RUSSELL A.B., Quincy College Band Faculty WILFORD NELSON Art Sponsor Art Club JEANETTE SHRADER B.S. Culv.-Stock. Girl’s Physical Ed- ucation, Sponsor of GAA and Che- erleaders. A.B., Carthage College; M.M. American Conserva- tory of Music, M.I.U. Unit 4 Chorus GENE WELLS B.S., W.I.U. Cooks-Mrs. Hyer and Mrs. Bolt feed us. Around Unity High Custodians-Mr. Rogers and Mr. Sloniger keep us clean. 13 Bus Mechanic—Mr. Woodworth keeps our buses running. 14 MARK BRECHT Dram. 2,3,4; Science C. 2,3,4; Cam- era C. 2,3.4; Stud. C. 1,2,3,4. Pres. 4; Band 1,2,3,4; March. Band 1,2,3,4, Drum Major 4; Sym. Band 4; Wrest. 4; SAA 2,3,4. ANITA ADAIR FHA 1,2,3.4. V.-P. Pub. Rel. 3; Cho- rus 1,2,3,4; Band Color G. 2,3; Twirl- er 4; Band Lib. 4. DOUG BRYSON Letter. C. 2,3.4, Pres. 4; Basketb. 1; Footb. 1,2,3,4; Baseb. 3,4; Track 1, 2,3,4. BOB BASTERT FFA 1,2,3,4; FT A 3; Stud. C. 3; Baseb. 2,4; Class Pres. 3. Class 1968 DEIDRE SUE CANTRELL FHA 2,3,4. JOHN BRINK Letter.C. 3,4; Basketb. 1,2,3,4; Cross C.4. 16 BILL COOLEY RITA CAROLAN FHA 2,3.4; Dramatics 4; FTA 3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Chorus 2,3.4; Band 1, 2,3.4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; March Band 1,2,3,4; Symp. Band 3. Seniors KENT CROW FFA 1,2,3,4, Sentinel 3, Treas. 4; Class Treas. 2. JOHN COOLEY Baseb. 3; Track 4; Wrest. 4. ROSEMARY CLAIR Dramatics 4; FTA 3,4; Art C. 4;GAA 1,2,3.4, Pres. 3; Stud. C. 2,3.4. Treas. 3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Concert C. 2,3; Madrigal Singers 3; Sextet 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 3,4; March. Band 1,2,3,4; Symp. Band 1,2,3,4;Class Pres. 4. JIM DAUGHERTY Letter. C. 2,3,4; Science C. 2,3,4. V.-P. 4;Stud.C. 2,3;Basketb. 1; Footb. 1.2; Class V.-P. 1; Class Pres. 2; SAA. 17 DAVID DONLEY RONALD DAUGHERTY FFA 1,2,3,4; Letter. C. 4; Wrest. 4. VICKI EGAN GAA 1,2,3,4; Cheerleading 1. Letter. C. 3,4; Basketb. 1,2,3,4; All Tourn. Team 4, Cross C. 4. DEANNE DOWNS FHA 1,2,3,4, Pari. 2; Chorus 1,2,3,4; March. Band 2,3,4. JOHN DITTMER FFA 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 4; Band 1,2, 3,4;March. Band 1,2,3,4. Seniors ROGER ELLERBROCK FFA 1,2,3,4. 18 JANET ENNEN FHA 3,4, V.-P. 4; Dram. 1,2,3,4;FTA 2,3,4, Pres. 4; S. Del. 3,4; Science C. 2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Stud. C. 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Con. Choir 2,3; March. Band 4; Art. C. 4; Sextet 3,4; Home. Attend. 4; Christ. D. Attend. 4; Class Sec. 2;SAA 1,2,3,4. RANDY HESS Letter. C. 2,3,4;Camera C. 2,3,4; Pres. 3,4; Stud. C. 4; Band 1,2.3,4; March. Band 1,2,3.4; Symp. Band 1, 2,3,4; Basketb. 1,2,3,4; Baseb. 3; Track 2,3; Class Treas. 4. LINDA HAWE FHA 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3. Seniors MIKE JOHNSON PHYLLIS GUTHRIE Library C. 2,3.4, Sec. 4; Annual Staff 1,2,3.4, Co-Asst. Ed. 3, Co-Ed. 4; Science C. 2,3.4, Sec. 3; Stud. C. 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Symp. Band 4; Typing Award 3; Perfect Attendance 1,2. DIANE GARDNER FHA 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Band l,2,3,4;Pep Band 1,2,3; March. Band 1,2,3,4;Symp. Band 2, 3,4; Art C. 4. 19 BRAD KELSALL Band 1,2,3; Pep Band 1,2; March. Band 1,23; Baseb. 1,2. PATTY MAYNARD Dramatics 1; Stud. C. 1; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Sextet 3.4; Band 1,2; March. Band 1,2,3; Art C. 4. MICKEY KENDRICK Seniors RICHARD MCQUEEN FFA 1,2,3.4;Letterman3;Track 3. CARLENE KLAUSER FHA 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 3.4; FTA 3, 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Stud. C. 4; Band Li- brarian 4; Color Guard 4; Cheerlead- ing 1; Home. Att. 4. DIANA KERBERICK FHA 2,3,4, Sec. 4; Library C. 1,2,3, 4. Pres. 4;Chorus 2,3,4;Concert C. 2;Madrigal S. 3;Chorus Lib. 4. 20 CHUCK MILLER DOROTHY MEAL1FF Dramatics 4; FTA 2,3.4; GAA 1,2,3, 4; Band 1,2,3,4; March. Band 1,2,3, 4; Symp. Band 4; Con. Camp 3. Seniors MIKE MORTON Science C. 3,4;Treas. 4;Camera C. 1, 2,3,4. FFA 1,2,3,4; Footb. 1,2. JOHN MORRILL FFA 1,2,3,4. ROGER MEALIFF Dramatics 2,3,4; Annual Staff 1,2,3, 4. Bus. Man. 4; FTA 2,3,4, rep. 2, V.-P. 3; Science C. 2,3,4, Pres. 3; Stud. C. 3;Chorus 3,4; Band 1,2,4; March. Band 2,4; Symp. Band 1,2,4; Footb. 1; SAA 3. VIRGIL MYERS Band 1,2,3,4;Pep Band 1,2,3,4; March. Band 1.2,3,4; Symp. Band 4; Stage Band 4. 21 DAVE NEIL Letter. C. 2,3.4; Camera C. 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; March Band 1,2,3,4; Symp. Band 4; Basketb. 1; Footb. 1; Track 1,2. JODE PARSONS Art C.4. DEWAYNE ORR FLA 1,2,3,4; V.-P. 4, Sec. and State Winner Corn Prod. 3,4, Star Green 2, Star Chap. Farm. 4, State Farm. 4; Science C. 4; Art C. 4. DAVID NIEKAMP FFA 1,2,3.4; Footb. 1,2,4. DEBBIE NICHOLS FHA 1,2,3,4; Library C. 1; Band 1; March. Band 1. Seniors LEE PENN FFA 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 3.4; March. Band 1,2,3,4; Symp. Band 4; Track 4; Art C. 4; Wrest. 4. 22 RAY PETER FFA 1,2,3.4; FTA 2,3,4; Stud. C. 4; Footb. 4; Baseb. 2; Track 4. Seniors LEONARD REITER FFA 1,2,3,4; Letter. C. 2,3,4, Treas. 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; March. Band 1,2,3,4; Symp. Band 2, 3,4; Footb. 1,2,3,4; Wrest. 4. DENNIS RABE FFA 1,2,3,4; Letter C. 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; March. Band 1. 2,3,4; Symp. Band 2,3,4; Basketb. 1, 4; Footb. 1,2,3,4. 2nd team All Conf. 4; Baseb. 2,3,4; State FFA Band 2,3, 4. I JOHN PRIEPOT FFA 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Con. C. 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2, 3,4; March. Band 1,2.3.4; Symp. Band 1,2,3,4; Footb. 1,2.3,4; Perfect Attendance 1,2,3,4. 23 MARCIA SCHAFER FHA 2,3,4, Rec. L. 3; Dramatics 3,4; FTA 2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Stud C. 4; Chorus l,2,3,4;Con. Choir 2,3,4; Sextet 4; Band 1,2,3.4; Pep Band 2, 3,4; March. Band 1,2,3,4; Symp. Band 1,2,3,4; Betty Crocker Award 4. DANNY SCHUMACHER Letter. C. 1,2,3,4, Treas. 3; Stud. C. 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1; March. Band 1,2,3,4; Symp. Band 1,2,3,4; Basketb. 1,2,3,4; Footb. l,3;Baseb. 1,2,3,4; SAA 2,3; Class Treas. 3; Cross Country 4. LANA SCHNELLE FTA 2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Treas. 2, Sec. 3; Stud, C. 3,4, Sec. 4; Chorus 3 4; Con. Choir 3; Sextet 3,4; Home C. 3; Queen 4; Christ C. 2,3; Cheerlead- ing 1,2,3,4; Class Sec. 1. Seniors BRUCE SELLERS Stud. C. 1; Art C. 4; Footb. 1;Track 1; Class Pres. 1. WILLIAM SHENKEL ANN SCHENKEL Library C. 2,3,4, Sec. 3: FTA 2,3,4; GAA 3,4; Art C. 4; SAA 2, Spanish Award 2; Time Magazine Award 3. SHIRLEY SHRADER Library C. 2; Sec. to Mr. Underwood. MONTE SHARP Annual Staff 1,2,3'- Band 1,2,3'. March. Band 1,2,3; Footb. 1. ANDY SPARKS Footb 1,2; Track 1,2. SHIRLEY SMITH FHA 1,2,3,4, Rec. L. 2, Section 8 3, V.-P. Rec. 4; Dramatics 1,2,3,4; FTA 2,3,4; Science C. 1,2,3,4; GAA 4; Stud. C. 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1, 2,3,4; March. Band 1,2,3,4; Horn. Att. 3; FFA Sweetheart 2; Sweet- heart Att. 1,2; Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Class Rep. 3- DAVID SHAFFER FFA 1,2,3,4, Treas. 3, Sec. 4; Fo- otb. 1,2; FFA Pub. Speak. 2. Seniors GLORIA SHRIVER Dramatics 3,4; FTA 2,3,4, Sec. 3, State Del. 3; Science C. 2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Stud. C. 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; March. Band 1,2,3,4; Symp. Band 4; Stage Band 4; SAA 2; Class Rep. 4. 25 GARY STARMAN BEN SPOHR Letter. C. 1,2,3,4, V.-P. 4; FTA 3,4; Band 1; March. Band 1; Symp. Band LBasketb. 1,2,3,4; Footb. 1,2,3,4; Baseb. 1,2,3,4; Perfect Attendance 2, 3. Letter. C. 2,3,4, Sec. 3; Band 1,2; March. Band 1,2; Footb. 1,2,3; Track 1; Wrest. 4. BARBARA STARMAN Library C. 3,4; Art C. 4. Seniors CATHERINE STOCKHECHE FHA 1; Library C. 4; GAA 2,3,4; Art C.4. LINDELL STRATTON FFA 4; Letter. C. 4; Footb. 3,4; Art. C. 4; Wrest. 4. MICHELE STARMAN FHA 1,2,3,4, V.-P. Degrees 3, Pres. 4; Dramatics 3,4; FTA 2,3,4. Treas. 4; Stud. C. 2; Chorus 1,2,3,4; All-Dist. 3; Con. Choir 2,3; Sextet 3; Art C. 4. 26 KAREN TERRY JAMES TALLCOTT FFA 1,2,3,4. Rep. 2, V.-P. 3, Pres. 4; Class V.-P. 4. Seniors Dramatics 4; Library C. 3,4; FTA 2, 3,4. Rep. 3, V.-P. 4; Science C. 2,3, 4, Rep. 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Stud. C. 4; Band 1,2,3.4; Pep Band 2,3,4; March Band 1,2,3.4; Symp. Band 2,3,4; Dist. Band 4; SAA 1,2,3,4; Girl’s State 3; Class Sec. 3; Perfect Atten- dance 3. JILL TR1BBETT JANET TALLCOTT Library C. 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 1,2, 3,4, Asst. Co-Ed 3, Co-Ed. 4; FTA 2, 3; Science C. 2,3.4. Sec. 4; Stud. C. 3,4; V.-P. of MVSLA 4. CAROL TRIPP Dramatics 4; FTA 2,3,4; Science C. 2,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 3,4; March. Band 1,2,3,4; Symp. Band 3,4; Art C. 4. FTA 2,3,4. Treas. 2; GAA 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; Stud. C. 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Symp. Band 4; Cheerleading 2,3,4; Class V.-P. 2; Home. Att. 3,4; Sweet- heart Queen 3. Dramatics 4; FTA 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Con. Choir 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; March. Band 1,2,3,4; Symp. Band 2,3,4; Stage Band 4; Sextet 3,4. ROSE MARY TERRY Seniors DANNY TUCKER Dramatics 2,3,4. V.-P. 3, Pres. 4; FTA 2,3,4, Treas. 3; Science C. 2,3, 4, Treas. 3; Stud. C. 4: Chorus 2,3,4: Con. Choir 2,3; Mad. Singers 3; Quar- tet 2,3; Basketb. 1; Track 4; SAA 2, 3,4; Class V.-P. 3. MARY VON BURG FHA 1,3,4. RONNIE VALEU Letter. C. 3,4; Stud. C. 4; Basketb. 1, 2,3,4; Footb. 1,3,4; Baseb. 3,4. MARY TUTER FHA 1,2,3,4; Historian 4; Library C. 4. BONITA WARNING FHA 1,2,3,4; Library C. 3,4; Chorus 1.2,3,4. Art C. 4. 28 CLASS OFFICERS Dan Schumacher—S.C. Rep.; Jim Tallcott- V.-P.; Randy Hess- Treas.; Jill Rabe-Sec.; Rosemary Clair—Pres.; and Gloria Shriver— Rep. SHORTHAND 29 Class History 30 It could be told that the class of 1968 was an active bunch when all 87 of us bounded into good ole Unity High in August of 1964. To herd our roaring freshman class were Mr. Bishop and Mr. Brightwell as class sponsors. To help rule our active class, the following officers were elected: Pres. B. Sellers, V.-P. J. Daugherty, Sec. L. Schnelle, Treas. B. Bastert. Rep. Janet Tallcott. Serg. at Arms C. Miller, Stud. Coun. M. Brecht. To help cheer our brave freshman basketball players, we elected four robust cheerleaders. They were L. Schnelle, V. Egan, C. Klauser, and S. Smith. Nineteen freshmen boys participated in football, only 2 in baseball and 7 were on the track team. S. Smith repre- sented the freshman class at the Sweetheart Dance. The theme of our first homecoming was “Current Events of 1964.” Our float portrayed the Alaskan Earthquake. Our roller skating party was our only money making project for the year. R. Mealiff, Janet Tallcott, and P. Guthrie were selected to join the Annual Staff. J. Ennen and S. Smith were the only freshmen participating in plays during the year. Our class was becoming more and more active as the year passed on. Only 83 silly sophomores managed to come charging back to Unity in 1965. Our student leaders were: Pres. J. Daugherty, V.-P. R. Terry, Sec. J. Ennen, Treas. K. Crow, Rep. J. Rabe, Stud. Coun. R. Clair. Serg. at Arms G. Starman. The sponsors for our class were Mr. Brightwell and Mr. Roper. L. Schnelle, S. Smith, and R. Terry were elected Varsity cheerleaders. Our homecoming float “Halloween”, placed first in the competition. We sponsored the Basketball Sweetheart Dance and S. Smith represented us. She was also FFA Sweetheart. In sports, there were 13 sophomore boys in football, 6 played baseball, 6 participated in basketball, and five were on the track team. A. Schenkel won the Spanish Award. We ordered our class rings for the coming year. The sophomores were proud to be attending U.H.S. when the first Mississippi Valley Tournament was held. UNITY ZINKS HAMILTON Activity was simmering as the 85 jolly juniors roared through the doors of Unity High School to begin a year that was filled with action and excitement. To control their energy were spon- sors Mr. Brightwell and Mr. Hed- rick. For our officers we chose: Pres. B. Bastert, V.-P. D. Tucker, Sec. K. Terry. Treas. D. Schu- macher. Rep. S. Smith. Stud. C. Rep. P. Maynard, and Serg. At Arms R. VaLeu. To cheer our boys to victory, again we chose S. Smith, L. Schnelle. and R. Terry. Our Homecoming float “Yellow Sub- marine won first place follow- ing the theme of song titles. Our Junior Attendants in the home- coming court were L. Schnelle, R. Terry, and S. Smith. R. Terry represented our class at the Basketball Sweetheart Dance and was crowned queen. In the fall we received our class rings. We sponsored the Junior-Senior Prom, which was held at the Holiday Inn. The theme “South Pacific” was carried out with bright colors and ornate objects representing that area. The girls sextet from our class entertained us with some songs. The second Annual Mississippi Valley Tournament was held with Unity’s Cheerleaders winning the cheering trophy. In sports, there were nine boys in football, seven played baseball, six were in basketball and three on the track team. Phyllis Guthrie received the Typing I Award. Our money making project was the annual magazine drive. Our Class reached the highest goal yet, by any junior class. The high three salesmen were D. Schumacher, M. Brecht, and D. Neil, C. Klauser was FFA Sweetheart. Action was at its highest when 78 sophisticated seniors came back to U.H.S. realizing that they had only one year left of their good old high school days. Our sponsors this year were Mr. Crum and Mr. Newton. For our Senior offi- cers we chose: Pres. R. Clair. V.-P. J. Tallcott, Sec. J. Rabe, Treas. R. Hess, Rep. G. Shriver. and Stud. C. Rep. D. Schu- macher. In October our homecoming theme was “Broadway Hits”. As Seniors we chose “Carousel” and carried the theme out in many varied and bright colors. We received first place again setting a new record for three first places during our four years. L. Schnelle was crowned Homecom ing Queen and her senior attendants were J. Ennen, R. Ter- ry, and C. Klauser. Senior Pictures were taken October 19 and 20. We sponsored the Christmas dance. R. Clair and R. Valeu were crowned Queen and King. Janet Ennen was an attendant. This year M. Brecht was elected Student Council Presi- dent. The Mississippi Valley Tournament was a big success this year with Senior boys helping to win the champion- ship. D. Donley was named as one of the All Tourney Team. C. Klauser was named Queen of the Sweetheart dance with R. Hess crowned as King in the absence of R. VaLeu who was elected King. In FFA this year D. Orr and J. Dittmer both received the State Farmer Degree. Dewayne Orr also received the State Corn Yield Award. J. Dittmer was named the Outstanding Scholar. J. Priepot won the privilege of playing in the State FFA Band. J. Ennen was crowned FFA Sweetheart at the FFA Banquet in March. A. Adair was an attendant. The seniors were proud to be able to help with the first musical ever presented at our high school. “Brigadoon” was a big success. The Juniors entertained us with a beautiful Prom carrying out the theme “Gone With the Wind” with many fine de- corations. J. Ennen and R. VaLeu were crowned king and queen. As we look back on the four years spent at U.H.S. we realize how much we have learned from the ever-patient faculty. We sincerely thank each one of them for all they have done. Through all our lives we will always remember Unity and the cherished memories we have. 31 Where the ACTIO is . « . C.. TfifP Leaton Beeler Bruce Cramm Melba Beverly Brad Blickhan Allyn Conover Alan Cornwell Juniors ■ f - v«r CLASS OFFICERS Brenda Voth Rep.; Shirley Mittelberg- Treas.; Beverly Parrack— Sec.; Stanley Schwartz— Pres.; Rita Rhine—V,- Pres.; Jane Hagemeis- ter—S.C. Rep. 34 Sherry Egan Anita Donley Peggy Dittmer Brad Doyle David DeWitt DRIVER EDUCATION Deanna Harness Gary Hartman Bill Irvin Renita Jenkins Sharon Jenkins 36 Shirley Mittelberg Gary Myers Joe Newell Debbie Nichols Phillip Noel 37 Rita Rhine Joyce Robertson Jan Rodgers Mary Jo Schoch Jane Schoch Stanley Schwartz Sherry Sharp Beverly Shriver Judith Simmons Sharon Smith Robert Sparks Linda Starman Juniors AMERICAN HISTORY 38 Theresa Stockhecke Sandra Tuter Bonita VaLeu Carolyn Walbring Carolyn Wear Marilyn Wear Brent Voth Linda Wilcox Brenda Voth Absent when pictures were taken Jim West James Andrew Beverly Asher Kenny Cantrell Johnson Cornwell Bill Baecker Gailand Courtois Karen Blickhan Terry Crawford 40 Diane Allen CLASS OFFICERS First row: Kirk Peter— Pres.; Jim Littich-V.- Pres.; Diane Allen-Sec. Second row: Susie Woll- brink—Treas.; Curt Sel- lers—S.C. Rep. Diana Cantrell Donna Daugherty Janice Daugherty GEOMETRY CLASS LaMont Decker Freddie Ellis Mike Dempsey Ann Dickerman Dennis Gordy Nancy Greenlief Nancy Dickhut Dennis Dittmer Beverly Grimes Michael Haistings 41 Barbara Hardy Stanley Hendrickson Darrell Holmes Carroll Homan Patti Jost Bethany Keith Mary Kendrick Gerald Koetters Joyce Lanning James Littich Sophomores SPANISH II 42 Barb McCabe Janet McMullen Stanley McMullen Grey Myers Susan Niekamp Bill Ogle Bobby Parker Nancy Penn Kirk Peter % Mark Peter Steven Poling Sophomores ENGLISH II Marilyn Price 43 BIOLOGY CLASS Sophomores Tim Reardon Gene Rodgers Terry Reiter Donald Rossiter Carlton Schnelle Charles Schnelle Lynn Schumacher Curt Sellers Duane Shaffer Danny Shriver 44 Cheri Snider Barbara Voss Brenda Shupe Greg Starman Kevin Siegfried Ruth Stockhecke • Mark Sill Jolene Strickler Richard Sill Kathy Taylor Karen Warning Susie Wollbrink Kathryn Weitnauer Rodney Wilcox Rita Wilson Gary Wittier Becky Woodworth Gary Woodworth Janice Woodworth Barbara Wright 5 Jannel Altenhein Ray Bradbury Betty Barnett V Carol Bastert ‘I Pi � • � • Jfi «■ J John Bollman Cindy Cramm Janie Crow Brent Cannell Glen Chandler Linda Cooley Class CLASS OFFICERS Diann Tallcott-S.C. Rep.; Cletus Klauser-Pres.; Gaye Schroeder-Treas.; Bruce Gooding—V.-Pres.; Marvin Rabe-Sec. 1971 Duane Dauglitery V' AvAhAe Bonnie Davis 46 Rick Decker Charlotte Dedert Jack Doyle o $ Owen Duppong Larry Ellerman Allen Evans Mary Frese Freshmen 47 Bruce Gooding Rita Greenwell Rick Kendrick Brent Harness Ruth Kerberick PRACTICAL MATH. CLASS Freshmen Danny Kendrick Brendon Knox ■ Rodney Gooding Dennis Kendrick Linda Kropp Kent Harness Cletus Klauser 48 Jana Kuhn HOME ECONOMICS I Freshmen George Miller Karen Nelson Carlene Murfin Joy Parsons Jana Miner Jana Noel Kenneth Mondon Carol Oenning Ruth Morss Carolyn Orr 49 Dennis Putnam Jana Rabe Marvin Rabe Richard Reardon Terry Priepot Gary Schaffer Leslie Schmiedeskamp Freshmen . s t Gaye Schroeder BOYS’ P.E. CLASS Roger Shupe Greg Shupe Gay Starman Claud Sparks Elva Stroud Chrissy Sill . jT , if , ' if X J Jim Smith Tana Stump Dennis Tieken Diann Tallcott Mary Thornton Steve Stultz f Margaret Todd L Janet Venvertloh John Vollbracht Mike Von Burg William Wietholder Nancy Wilcox Debbie Wilson Nila Woodruff 51 Where the ACTION 52 et, a. r At, AC S 1967 Unity Homecoming Seniors “Carousel First Place Juniors—“Barefoot in the Park Second Place UNrrt FQfsrcw Homecoming Court Sophomores—‘Tea and Sympathy Freshmen—“Dead End Theme “Broadway Plays99 FFA “The Delicate Balance First Place Rosemary Terry QUEEN Lana Schnelle Janet Ennen Carlene Klauser Brenda Voth Debra Nichols Patty Frazier 1967 Homecoming Crowning Queen Lana Mr. Dopp presenting the roses Homecoming Court Unity High School presents a Musical Play April 4-5, 1968 Book and Lyrics by Music by 8:00 p.m. Auditorium Alan Jay Lerner Frederick Loewe Assistants to the Director Jndith Detrick and Eugene Moss Choreography by Jeanette Shrader and Rita Rhine The Brigadoon Cast Brigadoon Scenery BRIGADOON Production Directed and Staged by Wilford Nelson Technical Direction by Hugh E. Shrader Production and Costumes designed by Suzanne Nelson Tommy Albright ....... Danny Tucker Jeff Douglas ............ Mark Brecht Archie Beaton..........Stan Schwartz Harry Beaton ......... Brad Blickhan Sandy MacMillan ...... Owen Duppong Angus MacGuffie ............ Mark Sill Meg Brockie ......... Rosemary Clair BRIGADOON Cast Andrew MacLaren ... John Priepot Fiona MacLaren .... Janet Ennen Jean MacLaren ............ Jill Rabe Charlie Dahymple - Danny Shriver Maggie Anderson..... Rita Rhine Mr. Lundie.........Roger Mealiff Frank ............. Dewayne On- Jane Ashton ....... Shirley Smith Townsfolk of Brigadoon Michele Starman Marcia Schafer Diana Kerberick Bonita Warning Rita Carolan Diane Gardner Jill Tribbett Carol Tripp Lana Schnelle Patty Frazier ENSEMBLE Deanna Harness Sharon Jenkins Sharon Smith Joyce Robertson Sherrie Rabe Kathy Knorr Donna Daugherty Susie Wollbrink Brenda Shupe Beverly Grimes Jana Miner Jana Noel Diane Allen Bruce Cramm Claud Sparks Steven Frese Terry Priepot Leslie Schmiedeskamp Stage Manager Prop Crew Chief Costume Crew Chief . Make-up Crew Chief Costumes made by Scenery made by ...... Prop pieces, etc., made PRODUCTION STAFF Janet Tallcott Lights --- John Dittmer, Jim Tallcott Jim Daugherty Sound ........................... Lee Penn Karen Terry Publicity and Programs Anita Adair Diana Guthrie, Ann Schenkel Mrs. Maxine King and the Home Economics Classes .................. Mr. Eugene Wells and the Art Classes by ..... . Mr. Morton Evans and the Agriculture Classes Mr. Lundie gives Jeff advice. 59 Manager of the Lawn Come on! Throw it! No Passing Zone Student Council Safe!-I think .. . The Winners Our Sunshine Superman Student Council Candidates Week 61 The Junior Class oi Unity High School Presents cJo� u Willi tlvc °Wi,uL Queen Janet Ennen King Ron VaLeu Holiday Inn Entertainers Saturday Evening May Eleventh Nineteen Hundred Sixty-Eight Sharon Smith, Sharon Jenkins. Rita Rhine. Shirley Mittelberg, Bruce Cramm. Brad Blickhan, Allyn Conover, Katie Koetters, Sherrie Rabe, Mary Jo Schoch, Kathy Knorr. Pianist: Mr. Nel- son. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Rosemary Clair ................. President James Tallcott Vice-President Jill Rabe Secretary Randy Hess .............. - Treasurer Gloria Shriver .................. Reporter SPONSORS Gene Crum Jesse Newton COLORS Red and Gold FLOWER Red Rose MOTTO In Unity There Is Strength JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Stan Schwartz .......—.......... President Rita Rhine ............... Vice-President Beverly Parrack ..........-..... Secretary Shirley Mittleberg ............. Treasurer Brenda Voth ..............—...... Reporter SPONSORS Jack Arnold Charles Cordis COLORS Mint Green and Silver FLOWER Yellow Orchid Wishing Well MOTTO Look To The Horizon For Success Servers Jim Littich Diane Allen Curt Sellers Susie Wollbrink Susan Neikamp Kirk Peter Dances SADIE HAWKINS DANCE HOMECOMING DANCE CHRISTMAS DANCE BASKETBALL SWEETHEART DANCE 65 Illinois State Scholarship Commission Awards Janet Ennen Karen Terry Mark Brecht James Daugherty Janet Tallcott Roger Mealiff Mike Morton Danny Schumacher Jill Rabe Rosemary Clair Ann Schenkel Danny Tucker Bruce Sellers A Illinois Scholarship Grants John Dittmer Cathi Stockhecke Jill Tribbett Carol Tripp Eligible for Teacher Education Scholarships Special Education Division Rosemary Clair Jill Rabe General Division Karen Terry Janet Ennen Janet Tallcott Mark Brecht Lana Schnelle Students Eligible to Make Application for Teacher Education Scholarships Danny Tucker DeWayne Orr Shirley Smith Mike Morton Carol Tripp Dorothy Mealiff Ben Spohr John Dittmer FTA Scholarship Rosemary Clair Ann Schenkel Arthur Kuntz Memorial Anita Adair Shirley Smith Culver-Stockton Grant Phyllis Guthrie Class Night Class History Janet Tallcott Phyllis Guthrie Class Will Rosemary Clair Randy Hess Class Prophecy Jill Rabe James Tallcott Elks Foundation Grant Janet Ennen SAA Members Mark Brecht Janet Ennen Janet Tallcott Karen Terry 66 Awards Valedictorian Karen Terry Salutatorian Janet Ennen Science James Daugherty Mathematics Janet Tallcott Agriculture James Tallcott English Janet Ennen Typing 1 Jane Hagemeister DAR Citizenship Janet Ennen DAR History Karen Terry Social Studies Karen Terry Industrial Arts Doug Bryson Bookkeeping Mary Jo Schoch Commercial Phyllis Guthrie Homemaking Shirley Smith Betty Crocker Marcia Schafer Athletic Ronnie VaLeu Free Throw Kirk Peter Concert Band Karen Terry Drum Major Mark Brecht Chorus Rosemary Clair Dramatics Mark Brecht American Legion John Dittmer Karen Terry Danforth Foundation Michele Starman Doug Bryson Scholo Citizenship Janet Tallcott James Daugherty t 67 ’OCESSIONAL . . . Ceremonial Music—Gordon Wilford Nelson OCATION ......................... Rev. John Rhine Mendon Lutheran Church RIPTURE ........................ Rev. Warren Turner Ursa Christian Church RMON “YOUR FUTURE AND YOUR FAITH” Rev. LaMar Bender Mendon Congregational Church ORAL NUMBER . Unity High School Chorus NEDICTION CESSION AL Solemn Procession—Perry Wilford Nelson 1968 UNITY HIGH SCHOOL j MENDON, ILLINOIS 1968 UNITY HIGH SCHOOL UNITY HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM Friday Evening, May 24, 1968 8:00 F.M. D.S.T. PROCESSIONAL Pomp and Circumstance—Elgar Unity High School Band INVOCATION .................. Rev. Marin Kuvacic Mendon Catholic Church CHORAL NUMBER ........ The Road Not Taken—Thompson Unity High School Chorus PRESENTATION OF HONORS J. F. Dopp, Principal PRESENTATION OF CLASS...........J. F. Dopp, Principal PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS . Galen Parrack CHORAL NUMBER The Halls of Ivy—Russell-Knight BENEDICTION .................... Rev. Marin Kuvacic “RECESSIONAL War March of The Priests—Mendelssohn MENDON, ILLINOIS L A Front row: Mrs. Knodel, J. Cornwell, R. Mealiff, P. Guthrie, J. Tallcott, B. Doyle, M. Sill. Back row: S. Jenkins, N. Davis, R. Reardon, B. Woodworth, S. Schwartz, S. Mittelberg, B. Dedert, D. Wilson, D. Tallcott. Annual Staff The 1967-1968 Annual Staff planned and published the UNITY Hl-LITES. Janet Tallcott and Phyllis Guthrie, co- editors; Shirley Mittelberg, Associated Editor; Roger Mealiff, Business Manager; Brad Doyle, Photographer; and Mrs. Knodel, sponsor; organized the material and supervised the arranging of the pages to make this a memory book of the year at Unity High School. The members of the staff joined as freshmen and continue during their four years of school, The staff sponsored a soc-hop at the beginning of the school year. At this time the incoming freshmen were wel- comed and the 1967 yearbooks were distributed. The staff entered a float in the Homecoming parade. Homecoming Float 72 Front row: Mr. Shrader, sponsor; B. Voth, V.-P.; S. Smith, Treas.; M. Brecht, Pres.; L. Schnelle, Sec., D. Shaffer, Hist. Second row seated: C. Klauser, D. Tallcott, D. Nichols, S. Schwartz, J. Hagemeister, C. Sellers, B. Baecker, K. Peter. Third row standing: P. Guthrie, M. Schaffer, R. Terry, D. Tucker, J. Ennen, J. Tallcott, D. Shaffer, C. Klauser, D. Schumacher, R. VaLeu, K. Terry, R. Peter, R. Clair, R. Hess, S. Smith, G. Shriver. Student Council The Student Council is the source of the school action. Homecoming, with “Broadway Plays as its theme, had its parade through Mendon on Friday evening and the dance in the gym on Saturday evening. The Student Council election for 1968-1969 was held in April. Student Council Week had student take-over day, slave day, a soc-hop during home- room, and a softball game. A talent assembly was sponsored by the FTA. Exchange students were here from Bowen, Central, and Payson. Special assemblies appealed to student interests- trampoline and music. A Student Council banquet was held May 3 at the Flamingo. Mrs. Deckard was the chaperone in the absence of Mr. Shrader. At this time the 1968-1969 elected officers were installed. 73 First row: B. Wright, J. Strickler, S. Smith, D. Kerberick, Sec.; M. Starman, Pres.; Mrs. King, Sponsor; J. Ennen, V.-P.; J. Hagemeister, Treas.; C. Klauser, S. Smith, M. Tuter. Second row: D. Cantrell, L. Cooley, K. Knorr, E. Stroud, R. Kerberick, B. Grimes, L. Lawe. Third row: S. Tuter, D. Nichols, M. Von Burg, J. Simmons, R. Wilson, D. Downes, J. Schoch, M. Gilliland, M. Frese. Fourth row: J. McMullen, R. Jenkins, M. Todd, B. Asher, A. Don- ley, B. Hardy, R. Stockhecke, C. Dedert, J. McCune, M. Price. Fifth row: M. Wear, C. Penn, K. Weitnauer, K. Koet- ters, J. Parsons, J. Daugherty, K. Nelson, C. Oenning, K. Taylor. Sixth row: G. Shroeder, J. Rabe, J. Upchurch, D. Gardner, D. Wilson, A. Adair, M. Schaffer, K. Warning, N. Woodruff, C. Cramm. Seventh Row: A. Dickerman, J. Woodworth, S. Rabe, T. Lubker, N. Dickhut, R. Carolan, B. Warning, B. Voss, B. Shupe. Motto: Toward New Horizons The membership of the Unity FHA Chapter 1967-1968 was 65. The officers were: President....................Michele Starman Vice-President..........................Janet Ennen Secretary....................Diana Kerberick Treasurer....................Jane Hagemeister V.-P. of Public Relations....Barbara Wright V.-P. of Degrees.................Sharon Smith Parliamentarian..............Jolene Strickler Recreation Leader.............. Shirley Smith Historian................................Mary Tuter S.C. Rep.....................Carlene Klauser The Chapter Mothers were Mrs. Chester Woodworth and Mrs. Roy Knorr. Mrs. Maxine King was the sponsor. FHA The first event held was that of Freshman Initiation on September 18. The fall FHA Rally was held at Liberty High School. Shirley Smith, Section 8 Recreation Leader, led group singing. On November 17, the Sadie Hawkins Dance was a roar- ing success. Prizes went to the best dressed girls-Shirley Smith and Rose Mary Terry. Prizes also went to the best dressed boys—Steve Poling and Brent Harnes. In recognition of the FHA mothers the Christmas Tea was held December 6. Instead of our annual style show, we made costumes for Brigadoon. Many, many new learning experiences were en- countered in this endeavor. The last thing of the year was Play School which was a lot of fun and a big success. 7a Our Homecoming entry. Sadie Hawkins winners Sadie Hawkins performers First row: Sent. T. Beldon, Treas. K. Crow, V.-P. D. Orr, Pres. J. Tallcott, Sec. D. Shaffer, Rep. Duane Shaffer, Advisor Mr. Evans. Second row: Duane Daugherty, B. Harness, B. Weitholder, L. Schmiedeskamp, D. Shriver, M. Rabe, J. Rabe, G. Adair. Third row: L. Decker, B. Cannell, L. Ellerman, L. Penn, R. Reardon, G. Shupe, T. Crawtord, S. Frese, K. Harness. Fourth row: M. Haistings, N. Andrew, G. Miller, C. Klauser, S. Poling, L. Reiter, B. Bastert, B. Voth, B. Blickhan, B. Cramm, G. Myers. Fifth row: B. Wittier, G. Woodworth, T. Reardon, J. Andrew, B. Ertel. R. Peter, J. Cornwell, M. Dempsey, R. Daugherty, D. Emery, B. Maynard. Sixth row: C. Altenhein, A. Cornwell, A. Conover, R. Ellerbrock, C. Miller, D. Niekamp, G. Oenning, A. Miller, R. McQueen, K. Peter, D. Dittmer. Seventh row: B. Parker, J. Dittmer, J. Morrill, J. Priepot, M. Peter, C. Asher, C. Elston, S. Schwartz, L. Stratton, D. Rabe, D. Miller, J. Frese, D. Holmes, R. Shupe. FFA The FFA had its usual successful year with many awards and honors. This year the group sponsored a Grade School Safe- ty Poster contest. This was the First year to enter the Parliamentary Procedure Contest and Mark Peter won second place. Al- so Unity Chapter was the State Gold Award winner in an FFA Safe Corn Harvest. Stan Schwartz President (elect) State Farmer Degree Danny Shriver Star Green Hand James Tallcott President Outstanding Ag Student The parents were entertained at a banquet March 26. Two hundred fifty people were present. Janet Ennen was chosen FFA Sweetheart at this event. Joe Rabe was 1st in Junior Prepared Public Speaking in Section 13. Other honor winners are shown. Kirk Peter 2nd Section 13 Land Judging Individual Bob Parker 6th Section FFA Sweethearts and FFA Foundation Winners. Dewayne Orr State Farmer Degree John Dittmer State Farmer Degree 77 G Top to bottom: A. Dickerman, S. Smith, B. Shupe, S. Rabe, M. Thornton, N. Dickhut, C. Cramm, D. Wilson, B. Shriver. D. Allen, B. Voss, B. Woodworth, M. Schafer, D. Mea- liff, R. Greenwell. K. Warning, C. Klauser, B. Voth, R. Terry, L. Schnelle, D. Daugherty, V. Egan. J. Robertson, B. Dedcrt, K. Terry, J. Ennen. S. Egan. T. Lubker, D. Blickhan. T. Greenleaf. J. Woodworth, P. Dittmer, A. Donley, S. Jenkins, J. Altenhein, K. Koet- ters. Top to bottom: N. Greenlief, J. Tribbett, A. Schenkel. P. Jost, S. Mittelberg, B. McCabe, S. Niekamp. S. Woilbrink. J. Miner, S. Smith, J. Ruffcorn. D. Nichols. R. Clair, B. Asher, C. Oenning, T. Stump, S. Sharp, L. Starman, R. Stockhecke, J. Rogers. Top to bottom: B. Wright, R. Wilson. J. Venvertloh, J. Schoch, G. Shriver, B. Barnett, L. Martin, J. Kuhn, R. Rhine. K. Knorr, B. Keith, C. Stockhecke, J. Noel. C. Bastert, P. Frazier, M. Frese, M. Schoch, J. Rabe, B. Davis, M. Gilliland, G. Starman. 78 GAA Officers: Marcia Schafer, S.C.; Mrs. Shrader, Spon- sor; Patti Jost. Treas.; Jill Rabe, Sec.; Rosemary Terry. Pres.; Rita Rhine, Vice-Pres. The GAA this year (1) initiated the new members at the all night bunking party, (2) entered a float in the Homecoming Parade. (3) sponsored a play day, (4) surprised Mrs. Shrader with a bicycle and (5) concluded with a “ten mile” hike. This year, after school on evenings, we bowled on organized teams. Also we had play periods of softball, volleyball, and kickball. One Staurday we entertained our mothers with a Play Day. Another Saturday, a group enjoyed a Play Day At Sey- mour High School. The GAA presents Mrs. Shrader with a set of wheels. On the line. First row: S. Smith, R. Rhine, S. Niekamp, P. Guthrie, C. Sill, P. Dittmer, B. Shriver, K. Terry. Second row: M. Scha- fer, R. Clair, J. Rabe, D. Gardner, R. Terrty, S. Jenkins, J. Tribbett, B. McCabe, K. Warning, B. Voth, K. Blickhan. Third row: N. Greenlief, B. Cramm, B. Ogle, G. Myers, B. Keith, B. Davis, V. Myers, D. Schumacher, G. Shriver, J. Daugherty, P. Frazier, L. Martin, J. Miner. Fourth row: B. Doyle,B.Gilliland, A. Miller, P. Jost, J. Priepot, D. DeWitt, M. Brecht, J. Hagemeister, B. Dedert, M. Schoch, B. Woodworth, D. Mealiff. Mr. Sparrow, R. Mealiff, Standing: R. Hess, L. Penn, L. Reiter, D. Neil, D. Rabe. Symphonic Band October 2 October 20 October 28 November 18 November 28 March 15 April 20 BAND CALENDAR Red Feather Parade April 24 Music Tour Homecoming Parade May 2 March at Quincy Cubs Game Kirksville Homecoming May 5 Unit no. 4 Music Festival District no. 4 Music Festival May 9 Music Banquet Winter Concert May 24 Play for H.S. Graduation Pops Concert State Music Contest August 16 Perform at State Fair 80 First row: B. Grimes, D. Daugherty, J. Kuhn, M. McMullen, A. Dickerman, M. Frese, M. Thornton, B. Bar- nett. Second row: C. Orr, C. Cramm, K. Nelson, M. Gilliland, J. Venvertloh, G. Starman, N. Woodruff, J. Frese, T. Stump, J. Dittmer, M. Sill. Third row: J. Crow, C. Bastert, L. Cooley, C. Murfin, S. Wollbrink, S. Frese! K. Mondon, A. Evans, B. Cannell, S. Stultz, J. Doyle, L. Ellerman, C. Elston. Fourth row: B. Blickhan, M. Rabe, R. Greenwell, G. Myers, G. Wittier, L. Beeler, N. Davis, S. Smith, Mr. Russell. Fifth row: J. Rabe, J. Cornwell, M. Haistings. Varsity Band The Varsity Band consists of musicians who supplement the symphonic band in concerts, marching and whenever needed. Stage Band The Stage Band is a select group of band members that perform at various concerts. First row: G. Shriver, J. Tribbett, D. Schumacher, S. Jenkins, J. Daugherty, P. Jost, V. Myers, J. Hagemeister. Sec- ond row: G. Myers, B. Ogle, B. Cramm, N. Greenlief, B. Keith, B. Davis. Third row: N. Davis, A. Miller, B. Doyle, J. Priepot, L. Reiter, M. Haistings, L. Penn. Top row: Mr. Sparrow. 81 First row: J. Hagemeister, V. Myers, J. Daugherty, G. Shriver, J. Tribbett, S. Jenkins, P. Guthrie, R. Rhine, S. Smith. Second row: K. Blickhan, K. Warning, B. Shriver, K. Terry. Third row: N. Greenlief, B. Cramm, M. Schafer, R. Clair. Fourth row: P. Jost, N. Davis, A. Miller, B. Gilliland, B. Doyle, J. Priepot, B. Ogle, G. Myers, B. Keith, B. Davis. Top row: L. Reiter, D. Neil, L. Penn. Pep Band The Pep Band entertains at all home basketball games and at pep assemblies. Tuning up for the ball game. First row: J. Rodgers, J. Woodworth, M. Brecht, B. Parrack, A. Donley, K. Knorr. Second row: K. Koetters, S. Ra- be, B. Shupe, B. Voss, J. Ennen, J. Robertson, N. Penn. Top row: C. Penn, J. Rabe, P. Maynard, C. Klauser, B. Mc- Cabe, D. Downs. Color Guard The color guard leads the marching band for football games and parades. Our Director Our Majorette 83 First row: D. Kerberick. K. Knorr, N. Penn, R. Clair, S. Smith, C. Sill, J. Rabe, C. Penn, S. Smith, A. Adair, K. Warn- ing, C. Sparks, D. Shriver, L. Schmiedeskamp, Mr. Nelson. Second row: L. Cooley, G. Starman, D. Harness, D. Downes. B. McCabe. C. Murfin, S. Wollbrink. J. Robertson, M. Starman. D. Gardner, B. Shupe. S. Frese, O. Dup- pong. Third row: B. Grimes, M. Frese, P. Frazier, J. Noel. i. Venvertloh, J. Ruffcorn, D. Daugherty, S. Mittelberg, S. Jenkins. D. Wilson, M. Thornton. B. Blickhan, B. Irvin. Fourth row: L. Martin. J. Rabe, T. Stump, N. Wilcox, J. Min- er. K. Koetters, J. Tribbett, D. Allen, N. Woodruff. B. Warning, C. Elston, D. DeWitt. Fifth row: R. Mealiff. B. Cramm. Sixth row: R. Rhine, P. Maynard. J. Kuhn. C. Evans, G. Schrocder. S. Rabe, J. Ennen, L. Schnelle, M. Scha- fer, J. Hagemeister, R. Mealiff, B. Cramm, T. Priepot, D. Tucker, J. Priepot, C. Asher. Chorus Activities of the Unity Mixed Chorus included the An- nual Chorus presentation for the faculty and students at the Christmas Assembly and participation in the Winter Concert in January, the Pops Concert in March, the Music Tour in April, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. Our greatest achievement was the two night run, in April, of our production of BRIGADOON, the musical play by Lerner and Loewe. While the Chorus took most of the cred- it, it was truly an all-school effort. The success we enjoyed would not have been possible without the help of the Dramatics Club, the Art, Home Economics, and Agriculture departments and all of the faculty members who gave much time and effort to the entire venture. The Senior girls sextet, Janet Ennen, Patty Maynard. Jill Rabe, Marcia Schafer, Lana Schnelle, and Rosemary Clair, who named themselves SUNDAY’S CHILDREN, sang for more than 25 meetings, civic organizations and other affairs in both Adams and Hancock counties. M. Schafer J. Ennen J. Rabe, L. Schnelle R. Clair P. Maynard 84 First row: Mr. Moss. B. Parrack. D. Tucker. M. Sill, J. Ennen. Miss Detrick. Second row: C. Walbring, J. Rabe. D. Harness. P. Frazier. S. Smith. B. McCabe. S. Niekamp, J. Schoch, N. Penn, R. Rhine. B. Shriver. Third row: S. Woll- brink, P. Maynard, J. Tribbett, S. Jenkins, B. Dedert, B. Keith, D. Daugherty. P. Jost, R. Clair. Fourth row: C. Penn, K. Terry, S. Smith, B. Woodworth, J. Newell, M. Starman, A. Dickerman, K. Blickhan. Fifth row: C. Klauser, M. Brecht, D. Mealiff, R. Mealiff, B. Doyle, J. Diurner, J. Hagemeister, M. Schafer, B. Shupe. Dramatics Club The 1967-68 Dramatics Club year cannot be, from the standpoint of production, termed successful. There were, however, some efforts expended by the club in one direc- tion or another. We cooperated with the Music Department in the production of BRIGADOON which was a highly, successful effort, from any point of view. Too, we put a committee to work at drawing up a Constitution for the purpose of making membership in the club a more meaning- ful experience as well as for the purpose of upgrading club productions. A good number of the membership enjoyed a pizza party during the year. The club was ably led in its efforts by the following offi- cers: Pres. D. Tucker, V.-Pres. M. Sill. Sec.-Treas. B. Par- rack. and S.C. Rep. J. Ennen. Co-sponsors of the club were Miss Judith Detrick and Mr. Eugene Moss. 85 B. Warning, V. Meyers, D. Donley, R. Hess, J. Schoch, M. Starman, C. Penn, D. Harness, N. Penn, B. Starman, A. Schenkel, J. Ennen, R. Clair, L. Schneile, L. Ellsworth, D. Orr, B. Sellers, M. Gilliland, C. Stockhecke, K. Warning, J. Parsons, M. Thornton, T. Greenlief, G. Hartman, P. Noel, L. Ruffcorn, J. Noel, K. Knorr, J. Altenhein, N. Wilcox, B. Keith, D. Gardner, R. Greenwell, B. Wright, J. Venvert- loh, J. Rabe, B. Grimes, Mr. Wells. Art Club The Art Club is a new organization in Unity. It is composed of those students who are taking Art. Further organization plans are being made for 1968-1969. Science Club The Science Club in its fourth year at Unity high with 20 members has been extremely active. During the basketball season the members worked in coat checks to provide money for the treasury. On April 14, 1968, Mark Sill took his project “ZOOLOGY, which included the circulatory system and dissection of the heart, to C ulver-Stockton College Science Fair. On April 20, 1968 Jim Littich and Mark Sill took their projects to the Ma- comb District Science Fair. Jim’s project was in “MATHEMATICS,” two ways of proving the Pythagorean Theorom. Both boys received thirds on their projects. First row: G. Shriver, K. Terry, J. Daugherty, S. Smith, J. Tallcott, M. Morton, Mr. Newton. Second row: S. Smith, D. Daugherty, M. Sill, J. Littich, D. Shriver, N. Davis. Third row: J. Ennen, M. Brecht. D. Orr, D. Tucker, J. Newell. Fourth row: M. Peter, P. Guthrie, R. Mealiff. Pres. Sharon Smith V.-Pres. Jim Daugherty Sec. Karen Terry Treas. Mike Morton S.C. Rep. Gloria Shriver Mrs. Knodel, N. Wilcox, B. Wright, C. Stockhecke, A. Schenkel, M. Tuter, K. Terry, P. Guthrie, D. Kerberick, J. Tal- lcott, B. Warning, B. Starman, T. Lubker, J. Strickler, S. Rabe, K. Koetters, S. Tuter, R. Jenkins, M. Beverly, T. Stockhecke. P. Dittmer, J. Rodgers, B. Voth, D. Tallcott. Library Club The Library Club is composed of the student librarians who help the students check in and out books. The officers were: President Diane Kerberick, Secretary Phyllis Guthrie, Student Council Rep. Janet Tallcott. The librarians make bookmarks at Christmas and have a tea for the faculty during National Library Week. The club is a member of the Mississippi Valley Student Librarians Association and the Illinois Student Librarians Association. Janet Tallcott served as Vice-President of the Mississip- pi division this year. Camera Club The Camera Club of Unity High School serves many useful purposes. It supplies pictures for the Annual Staff and Student Council as well as providing pictures of students who wish to purchase them. The club also affords valuable experience for those students who are interested in the science of photography. First row: B. Irvin, R. Hess, J. Newell. Second row: M. Sill, D. Neil, M. Brecht, B. Doyle. Third row: M. Morton, Mr. Spohr, J. Rabe. 87 First row: Mr. Fulton. Sponsor; P. Jost, Rep.; R. Rhine. Sec.; J. Enenn. Pres.; K. Terry. V.-P.; M. Starman. Treas.; R. Terry, S.C. Rep. Second row: L. Martin, T. Stump. L. Kropp. J. Kuhn, R. Clair. S. Wollbrink. S. Niekamp. S. Smith, G. Shriver. N. Wilcox. Third row: B. McCabe. B. Irvin, A. Schenkel. B. Dedert, A. Dickerman, L. Schnelle. K. Blickhan. S. Jenkins. J. Tribbett, S. Mittelberg. Fourth row: S. Smith. P. Dittmer, B. Spohr. D. Mealiff. D. Tucker, J. Hagemeister, R. Mealiff. M. Schaffer, R. Peter. B. Shriver, C. Klauser. FTA The FTA organized this year with the following officers: Pres. J. Ennen. V.-P. K. Terry, Sec. R. Rhine. Treas. M. Starman, S.C. Rep. R. Terry, and Rep. P. Jost. Projects for the year were: Homecoming Float-“Cactus Flower” which won second place; ushering for Mississippi Valley Teachers Institute concession stand during the Mississippi Valley Invitational Tournament; sending 4 delegates, S. Jenkins, R. Rhine, K. Terry and J. Ennen, to the Illinois Association of Future Teachers Convention at Oak Lawn, Illinois, a carrot and celery sale and a talent assembly during the Stu- dent Council Week, and a scholarship of SI00 divided equally between R. Clair and A. Schenkel. Senior members of the FTA had an opportunity to do cadet teaching one day to relieve the elementary teachers for a workshop. Dur- ing the year programs consisted of a panel of beginning teachers and talks by local educators. 88 J. Priepot, K. Peter, D. Shaffer, M. Peter, C. Sellers, B. Ertel; D. Neil, D. Schumacher, S. Poling, D. Rossiter, G. Oen- ning, R. VaLeu, G. Starman, R. Hess, D. Donley, L. Frese, B. Gooding, K.Cantrell.T. Jenkins. B. Irvin.Mr. Deckard. J. Daugherty, A. Cornwell, D. Rabe, A. Conover, L. Reiter, D. Bryson, B. Spohr, B. Voth. Lettermen’s Club Football-Mr. Deckard Mr. Newton, Mr. Cordis To earn the right to be a member of the Letterman’s Club a boy must earn a major letter in one of the following sports: basketball, baseball, football, track, wrestling, and cross country. Wrestling and cross country were sports just added during the 67-68 year. The Letterman's Club has 39 members. The officers of the club are: . Doug Bryson . . . Ben Spohr . . Brent Voth Leonard Reiter President . . . Vice-President Secretary . . . Treasurer . . . Mark Brecht Jim Littich Patty Jost Janet Ennen Janet Tallcott till Diann Tallcott Diann Allen SAA Honored at Unity Students at Unity High School in Mendon were honored by the Society for Academic Achieve- ment at an assembly held in the school last Friday night. Donna Daugherty, Peggy Dittmer, James Littich, Danny Shriver. and Diann Tallcott re- ceived an SAA Scholarship let- ter. Those who received an SAA seal to place on their Scholar- ship letter were Diane Allen, James Daugherty, Janet En- nen, Patti Jost. Barbara Mc- Cabe. Susan Niekamp, Curtis Sellers, Janet Tallcott, Karen Terry and Danny Tucker. Mark Brecht, Janet Ennen, Janet Tallcott and Karen Ter- ry also received SAA Emblems and award membership certifi- cates. Walter Hansen and Dr. Leon- ard Grayson presented the awards. Barb McCabe Jim Daugherty Karen Terry Donna Daugherty Curt Sellers Susan Niekamp Peggy Dittmer 90 Phyllis Guthrie and Janet Tallcott Our photographer Brad Doyle Who’s Who at Unity John Priepot 4 yrs. Perfect Attendance Rosemary Clair Sr. Class President Shirley Smith Miss Adams County Congeniality Quincy Herald-Whig Teens of the Week Ron VaLeu Star Athlete Doug Bryson Jill Rabe Jim Daugherty Lana Schnelle Dave Neil Where. the ACTION . « . 93 First row: F. Ellis, T. Jenkins, G. Miller, C. Klauser, Mr. Cordis, Assistant Coach; Mr. Deckard, Coach; Mr. New- ton, Assistant Coach; L. Frese, B. Gooding, L. Beeler, B. Irvin, D. Rossiter, Manager. Second row: B. Spohr. R. Valeu, D. Miller. L. Stratton, J. Priepot, D. Holmes, S. Schwartz, M. Peter, A. Cornwell, A. Conover, D. Rabe.G. Oenning. K. Cantrell, Manager. Third row: O. Duppong, D. Bryson, B. Baecker, S. Poling, P. Noel, D. Niekamp, R. Peter. B. Voth, A. Miller, T. Reardon, D. Shaffer, L. Reiter, R. Wilcox, G. Woodworth, Manager. Allyn Conover Duane Shaffer Varsity Football The 1967 Unity High School Football team finished the season in a strong way, winning three of their last four games. The last game of the season was with undefeated, unscored-on Pittsfield. The Mustangs led until the last min- ute of play when Pittsfield scored and we were defeated 9-6. Junior Quarterback Brent Voth won the tackling trophy at his linebacker position, Leonard Reiter was runner-up. Dennis Rabe was the team’s leading ground gainer. Ron Va- leu lead the team in pass receiving. Two boys were named to the Midwest All-Conference team. Junior tackle Allyn Conover was named to the offen- sive unit, and sophomore Duane Shaffer was elected defen- sive halfback. Other Mustangs receiving votes were Voth, Valeu, Stratton, Rabe, and Jenkins. SENIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERSFirst row: Ray Peter, Ron VaLeu, David Niekamp, Lindell Stratton. Second row: John Priepot, Leonard Reiter, Ben Spohr, Doug Bryson, Dennis Rabe. Schedule Won 5 Lost 4 Unity 6 Unity 12 Unity 32 Unity 0 Unity 6 Unity 14 Unity 14 Unity 26 Unity 6 Elected the most valuable Rushville 33 Carthage 6 Warsaw 7 Hamilton 26 Beardstown 32 Winchester 12 Brown County 6 La Harpe 0 Pittsfield 9 was Ron VaLeu. � 5 s First row: S. Stulz, Coach Newton, G. Shupe, R. Wilcox, R. Reardon, L. Ellerman, F. Ellis, J. Vollbracht, B. Can- ned, M. Rabe, J. Smith, Coach Cordis, A. Evans. Second row: D. Seals, S. Frese, G. Miller, C. Klauser, S. Poling, R. Bradbury, M. Peter, D. Holmes, T. Reardon, D. Shaffer, B. Baecker, B. Gooding, B. Knox, 0. Duppong. Fresh - Soph Football The Unity High School Freshmen-Sophomores Football team began the season with 17 Freshmen and 8 Sopho- mores. A schedule of six games was played which included five Midwest Conference games. The team finished with a 2-3-1 record and ended the season 3rd in the Conference. Bruce Gooding and George Miller were the leading ground gainers and scorers for the Mustangs. Cletus Klauser and Duane Shaffer were the leading defensive stand-outs. Donald Rossiter and Kenny Cantrell assisted Coach Newton as managers. Mr. Cordis was the assistant coach. Only 17 Freshmen showed any desire to play football when the season opened. Five games were played. These boys should give Unity High School a shot at the Midwest Conference Crown next year. Fresh-Soph Record 2-3-1 Unity 7 Rushville 21 Unity 20 Beardstown 14 Unity 28 Central 6 Unity 9 Hamilton 20 Unity 0 Pittsfield 0 Unity 7 Brown County 19 Fresh Record 2-3 Unity 20 Quincy 0 Unity 28 Brown County 19 Unity 12 Hamilton 29 Unity 7 Quincy 21 Unity 6 Central 7 96 First row: Coach Newton, A. Evans, L. Ellsworth, D. Rossiter, L. Penn, M. Sill, Coach Cordis, Coach Deckard. Sec- ond row: G. Chandler, R. Sparks, M. Brecht, J. Cooley, L. Frese, J. Newell, S. Poling. Third row: J. Frese, R. Daugherty, L. Reiter, G. Oenning, G. Starman, L. Beeler. W restling A new and exciting contact sport was introduced at Unity H.S. this winter. Although inexperienced. 15 boys made the varsity squad. The remaining six wrestled exhibition, which wasn’t counted toward team points in Var- sity matches. All varsity wrestlers lettered. Some of the varsity boys deserve special recognition. Gary Starman, in the 154 pound class and Lyndell Stratton in the Heavy Weight, together scored 7 points for Unity at the district match held at Jacksonville. They both received fourth out of twelve participants in their weight class. Ron Daug- herty’s record stood at 9-0 going into the district. His first loss came when he was defeated by the district champi- on. Steve Poling had an undefeated record of 7-0 until he suffered a clavicle separation. At the end of a very suc- cessful season the Unity Wrestlers placed 6th in the district of 12 schools. The head coach of the Unity Wrestlers was Jess Newton and his assistant was Charles Cordis. LETTER WINNERS VARSITY 95 Larry Ellsworth 1-2 103 Lee Penn 7-5 112 Donald Rossiter 5-7 127 Robert Sparks 5-7 127 Mark Brecht 4-7 133 Larry Frese 6-6 138 Steve Poling 7-0 138 John Cooley 3-3 145 Ron Daugherty 9-1 154 Gary Starman 8-4 165 Leonard Reiter 2-4 165 Bill Miller 2-2 180 Gene Oenning 5-3 HWT Lyndell Stratton 5-3 HWT Leaton Beeler 1-3 UNITY TEAM SCORES Record Won 6 Lost 5 Unity 31 Central 21 W Unity 43 Central 15 W Unity 30 LaHarpe 28 W Unity 44 LaHarpe 10 W Unity 26 Fort Madison 28 L Unity 13 Quincy 32 L Unity 12 Quincy 37 L Unity 15 Keokuk 23 W Unity 15 Keokuk 39 L Unity 21 Christian Brothers 31 L Unity 34 Christian Brothers 18 W 97 First row: B. Spohr, C. Sellers, G. Rodgers, D. Rabe, D. Miller, R. Hess. Second row: Coach Cooper, L. Ken- ady. Mgr. M. Peter, R. VaLue, D. Donley, D. Schumacher, K. Peter, Coach Crum. Varsity Basketball The 1967-68 basketball season was one Mustang fans can remember with pride. In the Beardstown Holi- day Tournament the Mustangs received consolation trophy plus the free-throw trophy. The 1967-68 Mus- tangs made Unity history in their own tournament-the first Unity team to win the Mississippi Valley Tour- nament. Dave Donley and Brent Voth were named to the all tournament team. Brent Voth also received an award as the most valuable player in the tournament. In the Quincy Regional the fighting Mustangs won a 64 to 61 victory over Payson. However, the Mustangs were beaten in a semi-final game by Christian Brothers by a score of 79 to 74. This completed a successful season for the Mustangs. They had a 16 and 10 record. This is the best record ever held by a Unity team. Also four of their ten losses were by a total of five points. Ben Spohr and Dave Donley were elected co-captains. Dave Donley led the team scoring by shooting 57.9% with an average of 12.7 per game and rebounding with an average of 11.3. Kirk Peter was leading free-throw shooter with a 75 percentage. Ron VaLeu was voted the most valuable player. He led the team in assists, was second in scor- ing with 12.1 per game, and was second in rebounding. Ron VaLeu also was on the All-State Honorable Men- tion of the Chicago Daily News, and was named to the All-Conference Team. Won 16 Unity 49 Warsaw 42 Unity 80 West Pike 51 Unity 45 Hamilton 83 Unity 55 Liberty 56 Unity 60 Rush ville 61 Unity 66 Barry 68 Unity 48 Nauvoo-Colusa 45 Unity 77 Plymouth 58 Unity 71 Beardstown 86 Unity 49 Pittsfield 75 Unity 72 Carthage 86 Unity 83 Warsaw 68 Unity 62 Payson 51 Unity 64 Monroe City 56 Unity 62 Central 59 Lost 10 Unity 86 Brown County 69 Unity 68 Winchester 57 Unity 63 Pleasant Hill 64 BEARDSTOWN TOURNAMENT Unity 37 Havana 58 Unity 70 VIT 56 Unity 67 Porta 53 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY TOURNAMENT Unity 54 LaGrange 50 Unity 72 Payson 59 Unity 42 Hamilton 39 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Unity 64 Payson 61 Unity 74 Christian Brothers 79 98 Unity Unity Unity Unity Unity Unity Unity Unity Unity Unity First row: G. Miller, J. Cornwell, J. Smith, D. Shaffer, B. Baecker. Second row: L. Kenady, Mgr., C. Sellers, K. Peter, D. Miller, D. Holmes, M. Peter, B. Parker, G. Rodgers, Coach Crum. Junior Varsity The Unity Mustang J V’s had a winning season in 1967-68, winning 11 of 20 games. Four of our sopho- mores played both JV and Varsity. Kirk Peter, Curt Sellers and Mark Peter were our scoring stand-outs and Mark was our big man on the boards. Gene Rodgers was one of our guards and a stand-out on defense, and Dave Miller, the only Junior on the team, was a good shot and ready for duty when called upon. 67-68 SCHEDULE 65 Warsaw 62 65 West Pike 50 45 Hamilton 65 34 Liberty 32 60 Rushville 67 59 Barry 42 60 Nauvoo 40 74 Plymouth 41 46 Beardstown 65 55 Quincy Sophs 56 Unity 47 Pittsfield 75 Unity 60 Carthage 69 Unity 63 Warsaw 78 Unity 63 Quincy Sophs 50 Unity 69 Payson 59 Unity 54 Monroe City 45 Unity 51 Central 47 Unity 50 Brown County 75 Unity 56 Winchester 40 Unity 64 Pleasant Hill 50 99 G. Schaffer, Mgr.. M. Rabe, 0. Duppong, S. Stulz, G. Miller, C. Klauser, C. Elston, T. Priepot, R. Bradbury, D. Put- nam, R. Kendrick. B. Gooding, D. Seals, G. Shupe, L. Ellerman, J. Smith, Coach Spohr. Freshman Basketball The Freshmen finished their season with a 6-10 record. Bruce Gooding and George Miller co-captained the team. Larry Ellerman was top free-throw shooting with 57.6%. Bruce Gooding was leading scorer with a 14.1 points per game average and Terry Priepot was leading rebounder with 12 a game. SCORES FOR THE GAMES Unity 72 Payson 33 Unity 49 Warsaw 47 Unity 36 Christian Brothers 60 Unity 66 Brown County 46 Unity 40 Quincy 58 Unity 41 Carthage 79 Unity Unity 37 41 Central Central 50 59 Unity 73 Nauvoo Central Invitation Tournament 66 Unity 59 Payson 44 Unity 48 Brown County 64 Unity 53 Carthage 63 Unity 65 Payson 48 Unity Unity 56 40 Hamilton Christian Brothers 60 77 Unity 40 Augusta 43 JV CHEERLEADERS G. Starman, C. Bastert, S. Wollbrink, P. Jost. S. Niekamp, J. Venvertloh. too K. Peter, J. Brink, C. Sellers, D. Shumacher, G. Rodgers, D. Donley, Coach Cooper. Cross Country A determined, hard running group of young men composed Unity’s FIRST cross country team. Sophomore Gene Rodgers led the way for Unity in this 2-mile event. Other lettermen include Kirk Peter, Dave Donley, Dan Shumacher, Curt Sellers, and John Brink. U.H.S. 1st at Mississippi MOST VALUABLE PLAYER BRENT VOTH Unity play-maker, Birent Voth, was voted most valuable player of the MVI tournament by the coaches and a panel of know- ledg-able observers. Award is based on performance during entire tournament. Liberty Hamilton Payson Unity Canton Hamilton Clopton Unity Clopton Payson LaGrange Unity An elated herd of Mustangs, flanked t y their coaches and honorary coach, lined up at tourney’s jend Saturday night to receive first-place trophy for Unity high .school. Mr. J. F. l PP. principal of the host Unity high school, presented the trophies to winners. LIBERTY CHEERLEADERS were named best cheerladers of tournament by a panel of cheerleading instructors from neigh- boring schools not participating in tournament. The Liberty- pep leaders (shown here) are accepting coveted trophy from Unity Principal J. F. Dopp. 102 Valley Tournament Saturday night was a big|ly unbeaten Payson. When the night for basketball at Unity high school. In a 42-39 thriller the Mustangs of U.H.S. took possession of the coveted firsit- place trophy for the Mississippi Valley Invitational Tournament. This was the first time in the three-year history of the bi-state tournament that the boys from the host school, Unity, had been able to capture the top spot. And they did it in story-book fashion. The high-flying Mustangs, in the opinion of many observ- ers, had pulled a minor upset in the first round when they defeated a squad from La- Grange, Mo. Then they pulled a definite upset in the semi- final play by downing previous- Mustangs took the floor in the championship game against a powerful Hamilton five Satur- day night it was a question of whether lightning could strike three times- in the same spot. It did, and an enthusiastic ov- erflow crowd watched the UHS cagers take the lead early in the game and then weather a late rally by the frustrated Cardinals from Hamliton. First Place: Unity Second Place: Hamilton Third Place: Payson Consolation: Clopton Cheerleading: Liberty Canton Kahoka Clopton LaGrange Kahoka Liberty LaGrange Payson Canton Liberty Kahoka Hamilton Hannibal receives third place trophy. The All-Tournament team selected was: Ron Baugher, Payson; Dick Longlett, Liberty; Brent Voth, Unity; Richard Lagemann, Clopton; Claude Humphrey, La Grange; Ron Holliday, Canton; John Wardwell, Hamilton; Rich Strasbaugh. Hamilton; Bob Kaufmann, Payson; Dave Donley, Unity. 103 Baseball Players-top row: Coach Mr. Keane, Alan Miller, 2b,of; Dennis Rabe, cf; Danny Schumacher, lb,p.; Al- lyn Conover, rf.p; Ron VaLeu.3b;Don Rossiter, Man.; Greg Gilliand.of; Bill Ertel.p.lb; Bob Bastert 2b; Curt Sellers, 2b.ss; Brent Voth. ss.p; Rick Kendrick, Man.; Rich Sill, of; Greg Shupe. p.3b; Leaton Beeler, of; Steve Stultz, of: Rodney Wilcox, 2b,of; Jim Smith, ss; Ben Spohr.c. Baseball 1968 Baseball Team The Unity Mustang Baseball Team played .500 baseball during the season winning 10 games and losing 10. Senior Ron VaLeu was elected “Most Valuable Player” by his team mates and Senior Ben Spohr was team captain. Valeu and Spohr shared the catching duties on occasions. Donald Rossiter and Rick Kendrick were student managers. Curt Sellers and Ron VaLeu were chosen for the All-Conference team. Top Hitters Averages Ben Spohr.............................372 Ron VaLeu.............................354 Curt Sellers..........................353 Brent Voth............................321 Bob Bastert...........................313 Dennis Rabe...........................299 1968 Letter Winners were Bastert, Rabe, Schumacher, Spohr, and VaLeu (Seniors); Beeler, Conover, Ertel, Gilliand. Miller, and Voth, (Juniors); Sellers (Sophomore); and Shupe (Freshman). Rod Wilcox also served as team scorekeeper. The Unity Quarterback Club purchased a pitching machine for the team and the hitting greatly improved. Pitching Records Player Win-Lost Danny Schumacher 2-1 Allyn Conover 2-4 Bill Ertel 3-4 Brent Voth 2-1 Greg Shupe 1-0 104 SCHEDULE CONFERENCE GAMES won 6 lost 4 Unity 3 Central 7 Unity 5 Rush ville 4 Unity 8 Rush ville 9 Unity 7 Pittsfield 5 Unity 7 Pittsfield 1 Unity 3 Brown Co. 6 Unity 9 Brown Co. 6 Unity 8 Beardstown 0 Unity 2 Beardstown 4 Unity 6 Central Season Record 0 Opponents 90 runs 93 hits 59 errors Unity 112 runs 146 hits 53 errors SCHEDULE NON-CONFERENCE GAMES won-4 lost-6 Unity 6 Quincy 8 Unity 10 Bowen 1 Unity 4 Warsaw 1 Unity 2 C.B. 3 Unity 4 C.B. 6 Unity 14 Hamliton 1 Unity 1 Bowen 2 Unity 6 Plymouth 3 Unity 4 Quincy 14 Dist. Tournament at Central Unity 3 C.B. 9 Average per game runs 4.5 hits 4.6 errors 2.9 Average per game runs 5.6 hits 7.3 errors 2.6 Since 1964 when Unity joined the Mid West Conference the Mustangs have won 28 and lost 22 in the Conference and com piled an overall 46 and 46 record. From 1960 thru the 1968 season the Mustangs played 156 games for an average of 17 games each Spring. The nine year record for that period is 86 wins, 69 loses, and 1 tie. 105 B. Cramm. Mgr.; R. Sparks. C. Klauser. J. Tallcott, G. Rodgers. B. Baecker. B. Irvin. K. Siegfried. Mr. Crum. Second row: D. Tucker, J. Priepot. K. Crow. D. Donley. R. Bradburg. A. Sparks. R. Daugherty. Track The track team for 1968 was made up of seven Seniors, two Juniors, four Sophomores and four Freshmen. Over all we had a good season with the highlights being our team win over Beardstown, Bill Irvin winning over both Rushville’s 100 yard and 220 yard dash men. Bill Baecker winning his heat at the Macomb Indoor Invitation- al. Cletus Klauser winning the pole vault at Mid-West Con- ference track meet, and our 880 and mile relay teams run- ning off with the league championship at Mt. Sterling. Bill Irvin was our outstanding track man with 106 points to his credit. Bill Baecker did a good job all year in the 880 and three Seniors Kent Crow. James Tallcott and Ron Daugherty, who didn’t get started until mid-season came on strong to make up our relay teams along with Bill Irvin as their anchor man. Bill Irvin was the only letterman back from last year and track was new to most all of our squad. 106 Most Valuable Player Bill Irvin ADULT EDUCATION Highlights of the Year NORTH CENTRAL EVALUATION TEAM BB Trophies P I T C H i N G M A C H I N E 107 wIhtc. a,c. actioa uias . « � In trying to carry out our theme this year of “Where the Action Is”, the Annual Staff has tried to the best of its ability to show all the action at Unity High in 1967-68 in the pages of this yearbook. 108 Adair, Anita 16,31.59.66,74,84 Adair, Gregory 40,76 Allen. Diane 40.59.63.78.84,90 Allen, Roger 6 Altenhein, Clinton 34,76 Altenhein, Jannel 46,78 Andrew, James 40,76 Andrew, Neal 34,76 Annual Staff 72 Arnold, Mr. Jack 11 Art Club 86 Asher, Beverly 40,74,78 Asher, Curtis 34,76,84 Baecker. Bill 40,72,94.96,106 Baker, Jerry 34 Band 80.81,82,83 Barnett. Betty 46,78,81 Barnett. Robert 34 Baseball 104,105 Basketball 98,99 Bastert, Bob 16.30,31,76,104 Bastert, Carol 46.78.81,100 Beeler, Leaton 34,81,94,97,104 Beverly. Melba 34,87 Blickhan, Brad 34,62,76,81,84 Blickhan. Karen 40,58,78,80.82,85.88 Bollman. John 46 Bradbury. Ray 46,96.100,106 Brecht, Mark 16,30,31.55.59.66.73,80.83,85.86,87,90,97. Brink, John 16.101 Bryson. Doug 16.89,91,94,95 Buhre, Miss Delores 7 Camera Club 87 Cannell. Brent 46,76.81,96 Cantrell. Diana 40.74 Cantrell. Kenny 40.89,94,96 Cantrell, Sue 16 Carolan. Rita 17,59.74 Chandler, Glen 46.97 Cheerleading Chorus 84 Clair, Rosemary 17,29,30.31,59,66,73,78,80.82,84.85,86, 88.91 Concert Choir Conover, Allyn 34.62.76,89.94.104 Cooley, Billie 17 Cooley, John 17,97 Cooley, Linda 46,74,81,84, Cooper, Mrs. Sue 8 Cooper. Mr. Thomas 11,101 Cordis, Mr. Chuck 10.94.96,97 Cornwell. Alan 34.76.89.94 Cornwell. Johnson 40.72.76,81 Cramm. Bruce 34,59.62,76.80.81,82,84.106 Cramm, Cindy 46,74,78,81 Crawford. Terry 40,76 Crow, Janie 46,81 Crow, Kent 17.30,76,106 Crum. Mr. Gene 11.31.106 Daugherty, Donna 40,59.78,80,84.85,86,90 Daugherty, Duane 46,76 Daugherty, Janice 41,74.80,81.82 Daugherty, Jim 17.30,59.66,86.89,90,91 Daugherty, Ronald 18,76,97,106 Davis. Bonnie 46,78.80.81.82 Davis, Nancy 41,72,81,82,86 Deckard. Mr. Richard 11,89,94,97 Decker, La Mont 41,76 Decker, Rick 47 Dedert, Beverly 34,72,78,80,85,88 Dedert, Charlotte 47,74 Dedert, Miss Leatrice 7 Dempsey, Mike 41,76 Detrick, Miss Judith 8,58,85 DeWitt, David 35.80.84 Dickerman. Ann 41,74,78,81.85,88 Dickhut. Nancy 41,74,78 Dittmer, Dennis 41,76 Dittmer. John 18,31.59,66,76,77,81,85 Dittmer. Peggy 35,78,80,87,88.90 Dittmer. Mr. Robert 6 Donley, Anita 35,74,78,83 Donley, David 18,31,86,89.101,106 Dopp.Mr. J. F. 6.7,102,103 Downs. Deanne 18.74,83.84 Doyle. Brad 35.72.80,81.82.85.87.91 Doyle. Jack 47.81 Dramatics 85 Duppong, Owen 47,59,84.94,96.100 Egan, Sherry 35,78,101 Egan. Vicki 18,30,78 Ellerbrock, Roger 18,76 Ellerman. Larry 47,76.81,96,100 Ellis, Freddie 41,94,96 Ellsworth, Larry 86,97 Elston, Carl 47,76.81,84.100 Emery, Richard 35,76 Ennen, Janet 19.30.31.54,56,59.62,66.73.74,78,83,84,85, 86,88.90 Ertel. Bill 35,76.89,104 Evans, Allen 47,81,96.97 Evans, Carol 47.84 Evans. Mr. Morton 10,59,76 Football 94,95 Frazier, Mr. Donald 6 Frazier, Patty 35,54.56.59,78.80,84,85 Frese, Jimmy 35.76.81,97 Frese. Larry 35.89.94.97 Frese. Mary 47,74,78,81.84 109 Frese. Steven 47.59,76,81.84,96 Fulton, Mr. Janies 9,88 FFA 76,77 FHA 74,75 FT A 88 Gardner. Diane 19.59.74.80.84.86 Gilliland. Greg 35,80,82,104 Gilliland. Michele 47,74,78,81.86 GAA 78,79 Gooding. Bruce 48.89,94.96,100 Gooding, Rodney 48 Gordy, Dennis 41 Greenlief. Nancy 41.78,80.81,82 Greenleaf. Trudie 35,78 Greenwell, Rita 48,78,81,86 Grimes, Beverly 41,59,74,81,84,86 Guthrie, Miss Diana 10.59 Guthrie. Phyllis 19,30.31.66.72,73.80,82,86.87.91 Hagemeister. Jane 34,36,72.74,80.81,82,84,85,88 Haistings, Mike 41,76.81 Hamlin, Billie 36 Hardy. Barbara 42,74 Harness. Brent 48,74,76 Harness. Deanna 36,59.84.85.86 Harness. Kent 48.76 Hartman. Gary 36 Hawe, Linda 19,74 Hendrickson, Stanley 42 Hess. Randy 19,29,31,65,73,80,86,87,89 Holmes. Darrell 42.76,94.96 Homan, Carroll 42 Irvin, Bill 36,84,87,89,94,106 Jenkins. Renita 36.74.87 Jenkins. Sharon 36,59,62,72,78,80.81,82,84,85,88 Jenkins. Terry 36,89,94 Johnson, Micheal 19 Jost, Pat ti 42,78,79,80.81,82.85.88,90.100 Keane. Mr. Patrick 11.104 Keith, Bethany 42,78,80.81.82,85,86 Kelsall, Brad 20 Kenady, Lyle 36 Kendrick, Danny 48 Kendrick, Dennis 48 Kendrick, Mary 42 Kendrick, Mickey 20 Kendrick, Rick 48,100,104 Kerberick. Diane 20,59.74.84.87 Kerberick. Ruth 48,74 King, Mrs. Maxine 10,59,74 Klauser, Carlene 20,30,31.54,56,65,73.74,78,83,85,88 Klauser, Cletus 48,73,76.94.96,100.106 Knodel, Mrs. Ethel 8,72,87 Knorr. Kathy 36.59.62,74,78,83,84 Knox. Brendon 48.96 Koetters, Gerald 42 Koetters, Kathleen 36,62,74,78,83,84,87 Kropp, Linda 48,88 Kuhn, Jana 49,78,80.84.88 Lanning, Joyce 42 Lettermen’s Club Library Club 87 Littich, James 42,63,86,90 Lubker, Theresa 42.74.78,87 Martin, Linda 49,78.80,84,88 Maynard. Bob 42,76 Maynard. Patty 20,31,83,84,85 McCabe, Barb 43,78,80,83,84,85,88,90 McCune, Joyce 36,74 McKnight, Mrs. Phyllis 9 McMullen, Janet 43.74,81 McMullen, Stanley 43 McQueen. Richard 20,76 Mealiff, Dorothy 21,66,78.80,85,88 Mealiff, Roger 21,30,59,66,72,80.84.85,86,88 Miller, Alan 37,76,80,81.82,94,104 Miller. Bill Miller, Chuck 21,30.76 Miller, David 37,76.94 Miller, George 49,76.94,96,100 Miner, Jana 49,59.80.84 Mittelberg. Shirley 34.37,62,72,78,84.88 Mondon, Kenneth 49,81 Morrill, Johnie 21,76 Morss. Ruth 49 Morton, Michael 21.66.86.87 Moss, Mr. Eugene 8.58,85 Murfin, Carlene 49,81,84 Myers. Gary 37.81 Myers. Greg 43,76.80.81.82 Myers. Virgil 21,80.81,82.86 Neil, David 22,31,80,82,87.89,91 Nelson, Karen 49,74.81 Nelson, Mr. Wilford 12,59.62.84 Newell. Joe 37,85,86,87,97 Newton. Mr. Jesse 9,31,86,94,96.97 Nichols. Debbie 22,74 Nichols. Debbie 37,54,56,73.78.101 Niekamp, David 22,76,94,95 Niekamp, Leonard 6 Niekamp. Susan 43,63,78,80.85.88,90,100 Noel, Jana 49,59.78,84 Noel. Phillip 37,94 Oenning, Carol 49,74.78 Oenning. Gene 37,76,89,94.97 Ogle, Bill 43.80.81,82 no Ohnemus, Mary Jo 37 Orr, Carolyn 49,81 Orr. Dewayne 22,31,59,66.76,77,86 Parker. Bobby 43.76,77 Parrack, Beverly 34,37,83,85 Parrack, Mr. Galen 6 Parsons, Jode 22 Parsons. Joy 49,74 Payne. Mr. Ralph 6,7 Penn. Cynthia 37.74.83.84.85,86 Penn. Lee 22,59,76.80,81,82.97 Penn. Nancy 43.83.84.85,86 Pep Band 82 Peter, Mr. Donald Peter. Kirk 43,63.73.76.77,89,101 Peter. Mark 43,76,86,89,94,96 Peter. Ray 23,73,76,88,94,95 Poling, Steven 43.74,76.89,94,96,97 Price, Marilyn 43,74 Price, Marvin 44 Priepot. John 23,31,59,76.80.81.82,84,89,91,94,95,106 Priepot, Terry 50,59,84,100 Putnam, Dennis 50,100 Rabe. Dennis 23.76.80,89.94,95.104 Rabe. Jana 50,74.84 Rabe. Jill 23.29.30.31.59,66.78,79.80,83.84.85,86.91 Rabe. Joe 44.76.81,87 Rabe. Marvin 50.76,81,96.100 Rabe. Sherrie 37,59,62,74.78,83.84.87 Reardon, Richard 50,72,76,96 Reardon, Tim 44.76.94.96 Reiter. Leonard 23.76.80,81,82,89,94,95.97 Reiter, Terry 44 Rhine, Rita 34.38.58,59,63,78.79.80.82.84,85,88 Robertson, Joyce 38,59.78,83,84 Rodgers. Gene 44,101.106 Rodgers, Janice 38,78,83,87 Rossiter. Donald 44,89,94,96,97,104 Ruffcorn, Joyce 50,84 Ruffcorn, Lewis 23 Russell. Mr. James 12,81 Science Club 86 Schafer. Marcia 24,30,59,66,78,79,80,82,84,85 Schaffer. Gary 50,100 Schcnkel, Ann 24.30,59,66,78.86.87.88 Schenkel, Billy 24 Schmiedeskamp. Leslie 50.59.76.84 Schnelle, Carlton 44 Schnelle, Charles 44 Schnelle, Lina 24,30,31,54.56,59,66,73,78,84,86,88,91, 101 Schoch, Jane 38,74.78,85,86 Schoch. Mary Jo 38,62,78,80 Schumacher, Danny 24,29,31,66,73,80,81,89.110,104 Schmuacher, Lynn 44 Schroeder. Gaye 50,74.84 Schwartz. Stanley 34,38.59,72,73.76.77,94 Seals. Duane 50.96.100 Sellers. Bruce 24.30,66.86 Sellers. Curt 44.63.73.88.90.101,104 Sextet 84 Shaffer, David 25.73,76 Shaffer, Duane 44,73,76,86,94,96 Sharp, Monte 25 Sharp. Sherry 38,78 Shrader, Mr. Hugh 8,59.73 Shrader, Mrs. Jeanette 12,58,79 Shrader. Shirley 25 Shriver, Beverly 38.78.80.82,85,88 Shrivcr, Danny 44,59,76,77.84.86,90 Shriver, Gloria 25,29,31.73,78,80.81,82,86 Shupe, Brenda 45,59,74,78,83,84,85 Shupc, Greg 50,76,96.100.104 Shupe, Roger 50,76 Sickles. Mr. R. Keith 6 Siegfried, Kevin 45,106 Sill. Chrissy 51,80.84 Sill. Mark 45,72.81.85,86,87,97 Sill. Richard 45,59.104 Simler. Mr. Ellis 6,7 Simmons, Judith 38,74 Smith, Jim 51.96,100.104 Smith, Sharon 38.59,63,73,74,78,80.82.84.85.86.88, Smith. Shirley 30.31,59.66.73,74,78.81.84,85.86.88.91.101 Snider, Cheri 45 Sparks. Andy 25,106 Sparks. Claud 51,59.84 Sparks, Robert 38,97,106 Sparrow. Mr. Thomas 12,80,81 Spohr. Ben 26.66.88.89,94,95.104 Spohr, Mr. Dick 9.87,100 Starman. Barbara 26,86.87 Starman. Gary 26,30,89,97 Starman, Gay 51,78,81,84,100 Starman, Greg 45 Starman, Linda 38,78 Starman. Michele 26.59,74,84,85.86,88 Stockheche, Cathy 26.66.78,86,87 Stockehcke, Ruth 45,74,78 Stockhecke, Theresa 39,87 Stratton. Lindell 26.76.94.95,97 Strickler, Jolene 45.74,87 Stroud, Elva 51.74 Student Council 73 Stultz, Steve 51,81,96,100.104 Stump, Tana 51,78,81,84,88 Symphonic Band 80 Tallcott. Diann 51.72.73,87.90 Tallcott. James 27,29.31.59,76.77.106 Tallcott. Janet 27.30.59.66.72,73.86.87,90.91 tit Taylor, Kathy 45,74 Terry. Karen 27,31,59,66.73,78.80.82.85.86.87.88,90 Terry, Rose Mary 27,30.31,54,56,73,74.78,79,80.88,101 Thornton, Mary 51.78.81.84 Tieken, Dennis 51 Todd, Margaret 51.74 Track 106 Tribbett, Jill 27,59.66,78,80,81,82,84,85.88 Tripp. Carol 27.59,66 Tucker, Danny 28.31.59,66.73,84,85,86.88,90,106 Tuter, Mary 28.74.87 Tuter. Sandra 39.74,87 Underwood. Mr. Harrison 7 VaLeu, Bonita 39 VaLeu. Ronnie 28,31.62,73,89,91,94,95,104 Varsity. Band 8 1 Venvertloh. Janet 51,78,81,84,86.100 Vollbracht. John 5 1,96 Von Burg, Mary 28,74 Von Burg, Mike 5 1 Voss, Barbara 45,74,78,83 Voth, Brenda 34,39,54,56.78.80.87,101 Voth. Brent 39.73,76,89,94,102.104 Walbring, Carolyn 39.85 Warning. Bonita 28,59,74.84.86,87 Warning. Karen 45,74,78,80,82,84,86 Wear, Carolyn 39 Wear. Marilyn 39,74 Weitnauer, Kathryn 45,74 Wells. Mr. Eugene 12,59.86 West, Jim 39 Wietholder, William 51,76 Wilcox, Linda 39 Wilcox, Nancy 51,84,86,87 Wilcox. Rodney 45.94,96,104 Wilson, Debbie 51,72,74.78,84 Wilson, Rita 45,74,78 Wittier. Brad 39,76 Wittier, Gary 45,81 Wittier, Mr. Roland 6 Wollbrink, Susie 45,59,63,78,81.84,85,88,100 Wood, Mrs. Zenith 2,10 Woodruff, Nila 51,74,81,84 Woodworth, Becky 45,72,78,80,85 Woodworth, Gary 45,76,94 Woodworth, Janice 45.74.78,83 Wrestling 97 Wright, Barbara 45,74,78.86,87 1)2