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

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Honors SAA The Society for Academic Achievement is a group sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of America. Those listed in SAA are based mainly upon academic achievement. The permanent members were honored at a ban- quet at the Quincy Motor Inn. At Right: Clockwise; Robert Harms, Cathy Orr (cum laude), Paula Finlay, Laura Hibbert, Cheryl Metzger. Students of the Month The Students of the Month are students honored by the Mendon Lion’s Club each month. It is based upon achievement in scholastics, sports, and clubs. At Left: Bottom Row; Marcia Balsar, Shari Wilson: Row 2; Paula Finlay, Janet Loos, Tammy Beeler; Row 3; Cheryl Metzger, Marcia Shupe; Row 4; Gary Donley, Robert Harms. Who’s Who Who’s Who Among American High School Students is a group of students based upon scholastic achievement and activity in various school clubs and activities. Members of Who’s Who are listed in a book published each year. 1« — SENIORS Members Linda Byrd Gary Donley Tim Egan Paula Finlay Robert Harms Lori Jenkins Cheryl Metzger Mary Miller Cathy Orr Marcia Shupe Gwen Starman Patti Starman Diane Turnbaugh Robin Wiese

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Mike watching the basketball tournament in shop. . % 1HUM Joan, Angie, Lori: You wouldn't believe what just happened! Janet: Oh. Doug getting my hair! everything ready. Nancy, how much longer?!?! CLASS OFFICERS: Clockwise: Janet Loos (Pres.), Lori Jenkins ( .P.), Marcia Shupe (Sec’y), Scott Fischer (Rep.), Shari Wilson (Historian), Jim Porter (Reporter), Joan Hamilton (SCR), Gwen Starman (Treas.). Cheryl crocheting away the Unity girls in the Homecoming parade. In the senior hallway . . . Senior girl's basketball semors—i players.

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The Class of 1981 — A Look Back After making it through middle school, 90 members of the Class of ’81 entered UHS as freshmen in the fall of 1977. The first day of school was a struggle for some to find the right classroom. Mr. Gene Moss and Mr. Edward Horack led the class as sponsors. Of- ficers were elected: Paula Finlay- President, Cindy Frese-Vice Presi- dent, Marcia Shupe- Secretary Treasurer, Joan Hamilton-Student Council Representative, Janet Loos- Reporter, and things began to go. The class built it’s first float “Mustangs Put the Hammer Down” for the Homecoming theme of folklore. Rain cancelled the parade, but the float was judged and receiv- ed first place. Cheryl Metzger and Jay Rice were elected to the Sadie Hawkins Dance Court. At the Christmas Dance, Cin- dy Frese and Tim Egan represented the class and at the Sweetheart Dance, Chris Shaffer and Mark were honored being named to the court. Class projects included a soup sup- per and Fun Night at the school. Ninety-two class members were brave to return as sophomores in the fall of 1978. Mr. Moss and Mr. Horack were right there behind them. Class officers were elected: Janet I.oos-President, Joan Hamilton-Vice President, Cheryl Metzger- Secretary, Gwen Starman- Treasurer, Lynne Trautvetter- Reporter, Marcia Shupe-Historian, and Paula Finlay-Student Council Representative. The Homecoming theme was commercials and the class con- structed a tank for its second place float entry — “Shoot ’Em Down”. Linda Foster and Rob Harms represented the sophomores at the Sadie Hawkins Dance, at the Christmas Dance, the sophomore members of the court were Carolyn Flint and Mike Wellman. Angie Bax- ter and Brad Warning were on the Sweetheart Dance Court. The highlight of the year was ordering and receiving class rings. Other activities were soup suppers and Fun Night. To begin their junior year, 92 classmates charged in full force in the fall of 1979. This was the year of bomb threats, a sit-down strike, the first of the dreaded “D.T.’s”, and more bomb threats. The class officers elected for the year were: Cheryl Metzger-President, Paula Finlay-Vice President, Gwen Starman-Secretary, Cathy Orr- Treasurer, Robin Wiese-Reporter, Pat- ti Starman-Student Council Represen- tative, and Lori Jenkins-Class Council Representative. Katri Palin joined the class as a foreign exchange student from Finland. The Homecoming theme was Nursery Rhymes. The Juniors cap- tured first place in the float competi- tion with “Ding Dong Bell — Pan- thers in the Well”. Angie Baxter, Lori Jenkins, and Janet Loos were the junior members of the Homecoming Court. Lisa Nutt and Kevin Schrader reigned as Queen and King of the Sadie Hawkins Dance. Katri Palin and Jim Porter were on the Christmas Dance Court and Lisa Nutt and Ron Hendrickson represented the class at the Spring Dance. The class raised money through magazine sales and a soup supper. The Juniors sponsored the prom, “Stairway to Heaven” on May 10. 1980 at the Quincy Holiday Inn. At long last, the senior year for the Class of ‘81 began in the fall of 1980 for 7 5 students. Gosse Vollema, a foreign exchange student from Holland, joined the class for their senior year. Mr. Moss returned as the class spon- sor joined by Mrs. Maxine King, for Mr. Horack had left Unity. The class officers were: Janet Loos-President, Lori Jenkins-Vice President, Marcia Shupe-Secretary, Gwen Starman- Treasurer, Shari Wilson-Historian, Joan Hamilton-Student Council Representative, Scott Fischer-Class Council Representative, and Jim Porter-Reporter. False fire alarms phased out bomb threats as the current “prank”. Homecoming saw a new tradition begin. The girls on the court were joined by boys and a King. Terry W'it- tler reigned as Unity’s first Homecom- ing King. At his side was Queen Joan Hamilton. Cindy Frese and Don Hen- drickson, Lisa Maas and Karl Ander- son, and Shari Wilson and Kevin Schrader were the senior attendants. The week was rainy and spirit night had to be cancelled, but the Seniors came through at the parade with the first place float. “Put the Cards Behind Bars” Jailhouse Rock was their price winning to the theme of Rock-n-Roll. Lori Jenkins and Gosse Vollema reigned as Queen and King of the Sadie Hawkins Dance. Chris Achilles and Steve Hadsell were the senior can- didates at the Christmas Dance. At the Spring Dance, Lisa Morley and Jim Porter were Queen and King. The class worked through the year with bake sales, soup suppers, candy bar sales, a Square Dance, and other activities to raise money. The Seniors were honored May 2, 1981, with “Time In A Bottle”, the Junior-Senior Prom held at the Quin- cy Motor Inn. Debbie Dedert and Kevin Schrader were crowned Queen and King. Lisa Nutt and Ron Hen- drickson, and Marcia Shupe and Mike Wellman were honored on the prom court. An awards assembly was held at the school on May 19 replacing the former Senior Awards Night. The seniors spent four days in Nashville, Tennessee for their long awaited senior trip. They toured the Country Music Hall of Fame, a recor- ding studio, spent an evening at the Grand Ole Opry and a day at Opryland. Baccalaurate was held May 27, 1981, and the final step was Com- mencement on May 19, 1981. SENIORS — 19