VIT High School - Vitorian Yearbook (Table Grove, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1969 volume:

Seniors — 1969 EDITOR: Deb Snedeker ASSISTANT-EDITOR: Linda Bean School Opens Janet Easley opens the door on a new school year. First requirement of all students: filling out registration forms. Freshman Jim Regan has it rough while Senior Ron Dildine takes it easy. Before school officially opened, janitor John Walker was hard at work getting ready, as was Jeff Neilsen for football. 2 Old friends reunite, as do the couples. The cheerleaders do some shaping-up for this year; and Mrs. Pavelka prepares for the new school year, too. The back-to-school dance was a smiling success. 3 4 5 The B. J. Goes to Press Putting out the BIG JOURNAL was the job of twenty-five students in Mrs. Knowles’ Speech and Journalism class. The B. J. was issued once a month; extras were put out before big games. Collecting news, drawing the covers, typing, running off, and stapling the pages kept the class busy. The “In” fashions this year were the Nehru jackets, ruffles, the C.P.O. jackets, and the pantskirt. When the rains came, Jay and Randy were certainly well prepared. 8 Happenings Autumn was ushered in by many activities. The band got underway, the Sophmores sold magazines, G.A. A. initiated new members, awards were earned, and the majority of students settled down to another year at V.l.T. Freshmen Stagger Initiation is special for a Senior. Jay Waters begins the action by auctioning the Freshmen as slaves. Teachers look on as Freshmen look out. as Seniors Swagger 14 Homecoming Festivities began with enthusiasm! The pep assembly, the faculty skit, and “SCHOOL SPIRIT” led our Hornets to a 33-0 victory in spite of a certain broken nose. Mrs. Horwedal and Mr. Holman were faculty King and Queen and even football student council members stayed to decorate for “Autumn’s Kingdom”. 16 Queen Margaret and King Ronnie reigned over “Autumn’s Kingdom” with majestic magnificence. All court attendants, as well as everyone attending, seemed to really enjoy the dance. FOOTBALL SQUAD V.l.T. Hornets FIRST ROW, L. TO R.: N. Snowden, B. Vaughn, R. Heaton, S. Parr, J. Colston, L. Switzer, D. Gann, L. Holeman. SECOND ROW: L. Abernathy, T. Coleman, R. Goodell, K. Mayall, J. Hollenback, R. Heller, R. Ladd, G. Glover, D. Danner. THIRD ROW: S. Young, D. Parsano, B. Parry, J. Marshall, S. Bubb, R. Connour, J. Lamm, J. Jones, B. Baker, FOURTH ROW: J. Cassidy, B. Young, B. Carithers, D. McCurdy, J. Neilson, S. Cook, N. Burgctt, M. Snedeker, J. Pittman, FIFTH ROW: R. Robertson, E. Madtson, W. Willison, J. Bucy, J. Weese, R. Parsano, E. Morrison, C. Mytich, SIXTH ROW: B. Gann, L. Wright, D. Wright, D. Bubb, M. Dohner, P. Batterton, H. Moses, G. Tingley, R. Dildine. HORNET LETTERMEN OPPONENT Warren Maconb Western Avon Industry Northwestern Cuba Valley Astoria HORNET’S RECORD WE 0 19 0 33 28 6 19 35 FIRST ROW: L. TO R. John Jones, Ron Robertson, Ron Parsano, Neil Burgett. SECOND ROW: Ron Dildine, Leon Wright, Harold Moses, Dennis Wright, Dave Bubb. THEY 6 12 35 0 0 12 7 0 19 “Salute to the Seniors” Drummajor and Pom Pom Girls FIRST ROW, L. TO R.: Dian Saville, Judy Herink, Janet Easley, Cathy Clanin, Debbie Riebling, Cheryl Shaw, Pat De-mott. SECOND ROW: Lyndall Martin, Barbara Schisler, Myra McMillen, Debbie Waller, Sandy Copes Betsy Shaw. THIRD ROW: Cindy Thompson, Mary Lou Bartlett, Jane Krider, Dale Cleer, Linda Bean, Patsy Cable, Mindy Bean. Varsity Cheerleaders Pam Pittman, Alternate “Junior” Cathy Clanin “Senior” Paula Turner “Junior” H O R N E T S V I C T 0 R 1 S FRONT ROW, L. TO R., Paula Turner, Pam Pittman, Cathy Clanin. SECOND ROW: L. TO R., Dianne Kost, Cathy Arnett, Ellen Keith. Ellen Keith 22 “Senior” Cathy Arnett “Junior” Dianne Kost “Senior” C O Secretaries, Statisticians, Announcer FIRST ROW: L. Bean, R. Frederick, G. Wilcoxen, R. Mayall, C. Ritter; SECOND ROW: P. Demott, L. Martin, M. Kessler, R. Sorrells, M. Wilson, N. Reedy, L. Demott, J. Maxson Varsity Club p r p ft ft ft p p p SEATED: D. Wright, R. Sorrells, D. Kost, R. Mayall, G. Tingley, H. Moses, D. Bubb; FIRST ROW: Mr. Connour, Mrs. Herriford, C. Arnett, P. Pittman, P. Turner, E. Keith, C. Clanin, Mr. Snowden, Mr. Holman; SECOND ROW: D. Gann, J Marshall, J. Jones, E. Madtson, J. Nielsen, E. Morrison, R. Connour, J. Myers, S. Bubb, B. Baker; THIRD ROW: R. Par-sano, D. Roddis, D. Cleer, B. Gann, J. Weese, L. Wright, R. Dildine, C. Mytich, B. Carithers, R. Robertson 23 FHA FIFTH ROW, L. TO R.: Sharon Haney, Mary Bartlett, Marilyn Churchill, Beth Stracker, Jane Woods, Linda Bean, Susan Galliher, Dianna Bucy, Linda Glover, Jane Miller, Becky Dutton, Lois Demott, Kandy Kost, FOURTH ROW: Perseph Thompson, Patsy Cable, Marsha Danner, Nancy Baumgartner, Cathy Clanin, Rita Woods, Mary Madtson, Tana Carithers, Diane Kost, Debbie Malott, Barbara Fawcett, Connie Ritter, THIRD ROW: Beth Banfield, Sandy Morrison, Tina Fawcett, Pat Heaton, Melinda Butcher, Nancy Yazvec, Barbara Schisler, Nancy Van Fossen, Sue Blansfield, Christine McMullen, Linda Plank, Sandy Wilson, SECOND ROW: Diana Saville, Cheryl Shaw, Michelle Rausabaugh, Judy Herink, Kathy Farr, Mrs. Brumett, Debbie Waller, Connie Lanery, Jill Engel, Karen Johnson, Marsha McCormick, Pat Demott, FIRST ROW: Jill Wherley, Carol Webb, Cheryl Martin, Jane Krider, Deb Snedeker, Phyllis France, Diane Wickwire, Melba Kessler. Student Council 24 THIRD ROW, L. TO R.: Kim Azbell, Randy Connour, Gordon Tingley, John Pittman, Mike Snedeker, SECOND ROW: Connie Ritter, Becky Snowden, Ellen Keith, Pam Pittman, Jobie Corbitt, Paula Parks, Pat Demott. FIRST ROW: Mr. Cary, Carlye Weber, Randy Sorrells, Jack Wease, Deanna Riebling. Mrs. Cary. F.F.A. SEATED: Mr. Hunter, W. Willison, G. Wilcoxen, P. Heaton, N. Wise, P. Batterton, E. Saville; FIRST ROW: J. Cassidy, J. Bruketta, J. Bucy, M. Dohner, J. Pittman, W. Bruketta, B. Hayes: SECOND ROW: R. Webb, B. Vaughn, N. Brown, D. Dohner, J. Reedy, T. Hayes, J. Hammond Industrial Arts Club SEATED: H. Demott, J. Cassidy, C. Walters, E. Morrison, R. Mayall, J. Baumgartner, FIRST ROW: J. Ragan, D. Bus-well, R. Goodell, R. Heaton, Mr. Schmidt, T. Hayes, R. Heller, E. Saville, D. Lamm; SECOND ROW: R. Carpenter, J. Abernathy, M. Martin, R. Connour, J. Lamm, S. Young, J. Hopping, B. Baker;THIRD ROW: B. Carithers, R. Harris, W. Matteson, E. Huett, D. Wright, L. Wright, M. Hollenback, R. Dildine, B. Young 25 G.A.A. FIRST ROW: L to R: Joan Derry, Debbie Waller, Connie Ritter, Mrs. Herriford, Nita Reedy, Lyndall Martin, Joan Ritter. SECOND ROW: Beverly Lundeen, Cheryl Shaw, Karen Johnson, Angela Marshall, Becky Snowden, Becky Cripe, Linda Bean, Joyce Maxson, Wanda Moses, Shiela Woodell, Deanna Riebling, Diana Saville. THIRD ROW: Marilyn McMullen, Judy Herink, Myra McMillan, Lynn Shields, Chris McMullen, Paula Parks, Sue Blansfteld, Rhonda Barry, Tina Fawcett, Debbie Riebling, Janet Easley, Paula Ritter, Barbara Vaughn. FOURTH ROW: Beth McMullen. Lila Kessler, Persephone Thompson, Joyce Weaver, Teresa Willison, Mary Madtson, Cinda Thompson, Jobie Corbitt, Sandy Copes. Marsha Danner, Patsy Cable, Cheryl Martin. FIFTH ROW: Barbara Fawcett, Tana Carithers, Sharon Haney, Diana Baker, Deb Snedeker, Jane Miller, Jan Reid, Susan Galiher, Marilyn Churchill, Diane Bucy, Becky Heitz, Gloria Shaw, Minday Bean. Librarians FRONT ROW, L to R: Judy Herink, Lyndall Martin, Mrs. Horwedel, Sharon Haney, Debbie Waller. SECOND ROW: Cheryl Shaw, Karen Johnson, Majorie Myers, Karen Shinberger, Sandy Wilson, Diana Saville. THIRD ROW: Patsy Cable, Pam Pittman, Kandy Kost, Linda Bean, Beth Stracker, Debbie Shinberger, Debbie Malott. 26 Spanish Club c a THIRD ROW: L. TOR.: Miguel, Alfonso, SECOND ROW: Mrs. Pavelka, Maria, Celia, Lupe, Beatriz, Belita, Barta. Pilar, FIRST ROW: Juanita, Julia, Dorotea, Carlos. Speech Club SECOND ROW L. TO R.: Don Banfield, Joe Baumgardner, Gordan Tingely, Randy Sorrells, Phil Heaton, FIRST ROW: Perseph Thompson, Deb Snedeker, Mrs. Dailey, Becky Cripe, Karen Shinberger, STANDING: Jay Waters 27 Sr. Class Play “The Mouse That Roared” 28 Winter’s Here! and So Is Basketball! Winter means a variety of things to students here at V.I.T. Christmas time is especially welcomed, as is the Basketball Season. The cold winter months bring out the fur coats and warm clothes, but they also bring out the textbooks for Semesters! 31 Starting Ten Dennis Wright (senior) Ronnie Mayall (senior) Harold Moses (senior) Randy Sorrells (senior) Gorden Tingley (senior) Ronnie Dildine (senior) Ron Robertson (senior) Chuck Mytich (junior) 32 David Bubb (senior) Mark Dohner (sophomore) Jr. Varsity Squad S. Robertson; H. Snowden; J. Pittman; P. Batterton; Mr. Holman; W. Willison; R. Connour; B. Baker;T. Smith. Varsity Squad Kneeling: C. Mytich; R. Mayall; R. Robertson; R. Sorrells; D. Roddis; B. Carithers; R. Parsano; C. Walters. Standing. Mr. Connour; R. Frederick; H. Moses; D. Bubb; M. Dohncr; D. Wright; G. Tingley; R. Dildinc; L. Wright. CO-CHAMS WILCO CONFERENCE 18 W - 3 L FULTON COUNTY RUNNER UP we they we they we they Industry 85 45 Western 66 61 66 Industry 42 40 Macomb High 56 54 Cuba 62 66 Northwestern 70 54 Brown County 91 75 Avon 68 54 Cuba 54 57 Hamilton 62 51 Bushnell-P.C. 68 57 Havana 63 47 Northwestern 84 50 Valley 68 47 Astoria 76 54 Valley 68 53 Avon 73 57 Colchester 82 63 Astoria 68 53 33 Assemblies Row 1: P. Parks, B. Snowden, B. McMullen, D. Kost, D. Snedeker, P. Pittman. Row 2: E. Keith, C. Arnett, M. Wilson, D. Malott, J. Maxson, P. Demott. Row 3: J. Waters, J. Marshall, G. Tingley, D. Bubb, R. Frederick, H. Moses, Mr. Schoenwetter. Betty Crocker Award Karen Shinberger Cathy Arnett W0 Outstanding Teenagers Jay Waters Connie Ritter-DAR Activities: Class Meetings VIT High Row 1: 1 to r; P. Pittman, D. Riebling, K. Farr, A. Marshall, E. Keith, S. Blanfield, Row 2: D. Kost, J. Derry, M. Wilson, B. M. McMullen, P. Thomson, C. McMullen, P. Parks, C. Martin, D. Cleer, G. Tingjey, P. France, W. Willson, L. Wright, W. Moses, J. Weaver, S. Woodell, L. Shields, N. Reedy, C. Calhoun, L. Kessler, S. Young, M. Snedeker, J. Weese, J. Hammond, M. Martin, D. Ritter, B. Cripe, R. Carpenter, Mr. White-Dir., M. Danner, H. Demott, J. Marshall, D. Bubb, J. Pittman, C. Walters, J. Bucy, G. School Band McMullen, D. Snedeker, M. Churchill, B. Vaughn, J. Miller, K. Azbcll, C. Ritter, P. Heaton, D. Baker, J. Waters, Row 3: J. Hcrink, Engel, J. Weld, R. Ladd, D. Lamm, J. Ritter, J. Whercly, J. Corbitt, C. Clanin, D. Bucy, D. Wick wire, Row 4: N. Yazvec, J. Wright, M. Bubb, C. Weber, S. Galiher, J. Krider, R. Connour, B. Heitz, R. Barry, Row 5: C. Webb, J. Woods, T. Willsion, P. Wilcoxen, J. Reid, N. Baumgardner, T. Fawcett. Not Present: Paula Turner, Leslie Switzer, Stanton Cook. ROW ONE: Mrs. Wilcoxen, M. Snowden, C. Walters, C. McMullen, J. Easley, C. Starbuck, W. Moses, S. Wooddell, D. Riebling, P. Schisler, C. Arnett, B. Cripe, T. Fawcett, R. Barry, L. Shields, D. Riebling, B. Shaw, N. Van Fossen, J. Weaver, D. Waller, J. C. Lannery, N. Baumgartner, J. Buswell, L. Demott, J. Corbitt, R. Connour, J. Pittman. ROW FOUR: E. Morrison, C. Martin, M Webb, J. Bucy. ROW FIVE: D. Wright, L. Wright, S. Galliher, K. Farr.J. Woods, A. Rutledge, J. Forgy, D. Malott, P. France, J. High School IVT Demott, C. Shaw, A. Marshall, J. Derry, J. Engle, R. Webb, J. Reedy. ROW TWO: C. Weber, M. Shawgo, B. Snowden, P. Parks, B. Waters. ROW THREE: G. Wilcoxen, P. Heaton, D. Kost, T. Willison, V. Demott, M. Butcher, B. McMullen, S. Wilson, M. Wilson, Danner, P. Cable, D. Galliher, D. Baker, C. Bair, C. Ritter, C. Clanin, P. Pittman, E. Keith, M. Bartlett, M. Bubb, B. Fawcett, C. Wherley, C. Calhoun, M. Kessler, J. Reid, L. Bean, D. Cleer, G. Tingley. Chorus Chorus Class 43 Students Plan Ahead to College and Careers Organization 45 On February 8, 1969 V.l.T.’s Speech Contestants, Coaches, (and Trolls) journeyed to W.I.U. for a regional workshop in preparation for district contest. This year, Northwestern High School was the host of District Contest, so on February 15, our V.I.T. entries gave their speeches according to chosen categories. This was a wonderful experience for all concerned, and may V.I.T. be well represented again next year!! 46 History of the “Class Seniors of ’69” SR. OFFICERS Jeff Nielsen—President Gordon Tingley—Vice President Margaret Wilson—Treasurer Connie Ritter—Secretary Reminiscing into the past six years, several events stand out in our memories. Sitting in front of that someone special in a certain class, one’s first kiss, or that important date can bring back our own personal memories regarding our days of Jr. High and High School. Unforgettable occurrences are the vegetable fights started by the Vermont boys; the renovation of the viaduct by the two “opposing” groups from T.G. and Ipava; stealing bones from the skeleton in Miss Brown’s Biology I class; Randy Sorrells being the idol of the Jr High girls; Mr. Cook’s “helpful” talks in eighth grade; 8-c going through four teachers in English class; H.M. catching a serious case of the flu on Prom night and sleeping it off during College English class; Jay Waters in the wastebasket in Algebra II class; Melba, Rod, and Ellen stacking the chemistry class chairs; that 100 on a final exam paper; the secret about the big Christmas box on the stage during the last day before vacation; Jr. and Sr. Class Play practices for “Hillbilly Weddin” and ‘The Mouse That Roared”; time spent in that room called the principal’s office; being initiated by the Srs. of “65” and then organizing the SENIOR FARM and getting this year’s Freshmen started off right; Mrs. Kern’s after-school party when we were Sophomores; Perseph falling off the curb no more than 3 or 4 times at the French contest held at I.S.U.; the band festivals in Canton with Jack Weese as our official protector; the Speech class making the morning announcements during the first semester; becoming expert drivers as sophomores; co-ed dancing and recreation in P.E.; eating our lunches outside during the fire alarms; Gilbert being a victim of fall-out in P.E. class; the years of being CHAMPS in football and basketball; marching in the rain (much to the discomfort not only of the band students, but also the football team); the band extravaganzas; the giving of the Prom “Three Coins in a Fountain”; the soc-hops, special dances; popular places such as Heller’s Holler, Union Chapel, and Ipava’s Lover’s Lane; our Senior Class Trip; community projects such as putting a shifter in that “52” Chevy; assemblies to educate and entertain; and plans made for our future lives. As we Seniors leave the doors of V.I.T., we await our futures!!!! 48 Cathy Clanin Jim Bucy Neil Burgctt Stanton Cook Joe Baumgartner Dale Cleer Sue Blansfield Don Banfield Dave Bubb David Gale Lois Demott Becky Cripe Ron Dildine Rod Frederick Hurley Crossman Becky Dutton Bob Fawcett Brian Gann Mike Hollenback Patrica Heaton Philip Heaton Jeannette Huett Ellen Keith 52 Eldon Morrison Harold Moses Jerry Myers MISSING MISSING Margaret Wilson Norman Wise Dian Wickwire Dennis Wright Leon Wright COLORS: Green and Gold CLASS MOTTO: The world is a beautiful Book, but of little use to him who cannot read it. FLOWER: 55 ■■ Senior Activities DON BANFIELD: Newspaper Staff-4. JOE BAUMGARTNER: Football-2,3; Track Man-ager-2; Student Librarian-1; Prom Committee-3; Science Club-1; Newspaper Staff-4; Shop-1,2,3,4; Chaplain-4. SUE BLANSFIELD: Chorus-2,3; Band-1,2,3,4; Recital Band-2; FHA-3,4; GAA-1,2,3,4; Reporter-3; Newspaper-4. DAVE BUBB: Chorus-3; Band-1,2,3,4; Class Play-3,4; Recital Band-1,2,3; Stage Band-1,2; Student Council-2; Class Vice-Pres-2, Pres.-3; Football-1,2,3,4, Captain-4; Basketball-1,2,3,4; Track-2,3,4; High Honor Roll-1,2,3,4; National Honor Society-3,4; SAA-1,2,3,4; Prom Committee-3; Varsity Club-4. JIM BUCY: Chorus-3,4; Band-1,2,3,4; Honor Band-1,2,3; Football-2,3,4; Pep Band-3; FFA-3,4,; Prom Committee-3; Science Club-1,2; Newspaper-4. NEIL BURGETT: Class Play-4; Football-4; Track-3; Newspaper-4. CATHY CLANIN: Chorus-1,2,3,4; Honor Chorus-2,3; Band-2,3,4; Class Play-3,4; Cheerleader-4; FHA-3,4; Bandettes-1,2,3; Pom Pom Girls-2,3,4; Commander-4; Student Librarian-1,2,3; Play Crew-3,4; Prom Committee-3; Science Club-1. DALE CLEER: Chorus-3,4; Band-1,2,3,4; Honor Band-1,2,3; Class Play-4; Basketball-1; Pep Band-1,2,3,4; Boys State-3; Play Crew-3; Prom Committee-3; Newspaper-4; Drum Major-4; Baseball-2,3,4; Varsity Club-4. STANTON COOK: Band-1,2,3,4; Honor Band-2,3; Class Play-4; Football-4; Pep Band-1,2,3; Newspaper-4; Shop-3,4. BECKY CR1PE: Chorus-1,2,3,4; Honor Chorus- 3; Band-1,2,3,4; Honor Band-2,3; Class Play-3,4; Pep Band-1,2,3,4; GAA-1,3,4; Sports Head-4; Play Crew-3,4; Prom Committee-3. HURLEY CROSSMAN: Basketball-1,2,3; Track-1; Newspaper-4. LOIS DEMOTT: Chorus-1,2,3,4; Class Play-4; FHA-1,2,3,4; Student Sec.-4; Speech Contest-4; Newspaper-4. RON DILDINE: Class Play-3,4; Football-1,2, 3,4; Baskctball-1,2,3,4; Track-1,2,3,4; Student Libra rian-1; Play Crew-3,4; Prom Committee-3; Shop-1,2,3, 4; Baseball Manager-1,2,3; Varsity Club-4. BECKY DUTTON: FHA-1,3,4; GAA-1,3; Prom Committee-3; Newspaper-4. BOB FAWCETT: Basketball-1; FFA-4; Science Club-1. ROD FREDERICK: Class Play-4; Football-1; Basketball-1,2,4; Track-2,4; Honor Roll-1,2; Statistician-1,2,3,4; SAA-1; Play Crew-4; Prom Committee-3; Baseball-4. DAVID GALE: Basketball-3; Track-1,4; Newspaper-4; Baseball-4. BRIAN GANN: Transfer-3; Football-3,4; Track-3,4; Prom Committee-3; Newspaper-4. BILL HAYES: FFA-1,2,3,4. PAT HEATON: Band-1,2,3,4; FHA-1,2,4; Prom Committee-3; Newspaper-4. PHIL HEATON: Chorus-3,4; Honor Chorus-3; Class Play-4; Football-2,3; Basketball-1; FFA-1,2,3,4; Sec.-3, Pres.-4; Play Crew-4; Prom Committee-3. MIKE HOLLENBACK: Chorus-3,4; Football-1,2; Newspaper-4; Shop-1,2,3; Basketball Manager-1. JEANNETTE HUETT: Transfer-3; Chorus-3; Class Play-4; Newspaper-4. ELLEN KEITH: Chorus-1,2,3,4; Band-1,2,3,4; Class Play-3,4; Class Vice-Pres.-l; Honor Roll-1,2,3,4; Cheerleader-1,2,3,4; Homecoming Attendant-1,2; GAA-1; National Honor Society-3,4; SAA-1,2,3; Prom Committee-3; Newspaper-4; Honor Band-2,3; Honor Chorus-2,3; Varsity Club-4; Student Council-1,2,3,4. MELBA KESSLER: Chorus-1,2,3,4: Class Play-3,4; FHA-1,3,4; Recreational Chairman-4; Student Librarian-2; Student Sec.-4; Play Crew-3,4; Prom Committee-3; Honor Chorus-2,3. STEVE KINNE: Basketball-3; Newspaper-4. DIANNE KOST: Chorus-1,2,3,4; Band-1,2,3,4; Class Play-3,4; Pep Band-2; Cheerleader-1,3,4; Homecoming Attendant-3,4; FHA-4; GAA-1,2: Bandettes-1.2; Honor Band-2; Honor Chorus-2,3; Varisty Club-4. JANE KRIDER: Chorus-1; Band-1,2,3,4; Class Play-4; Pep Band-1,2; FHA-1,2,3,4; Pres.-4; Bandcttcs-1,2; Newspaper-4; Pom Pom Girl-4; Honor Band-2,3. ED MADTSON: Football-1,2,3,4; Varsity Club4. LYNDALL MARTIN: Class Play-4; Annual Staff- 3,4; GAA-1,2,3,4; Sports Head-3; Treasurer-4; Student Librarian-1,2,3,4; Student Sec.-4; Prom Committee-3; Pom Pom Girl-3,4. JOYCE MAXSON: Class Play-4; Annual Staff-3, 4;GAA-1,2,3,4; Sports Head-3,4; Student Librarian-1, 2,3,4; Student Sec.-4; Newspaper-4. RONNIE MAYALL: Class Vice-Pres.-3; Basketball-1,2,3,4; Track-2,3,4; Statistician-4; Newspaper-4; Shop-1,2,3,4; Treasurer-4; Baseball-1,2,3,4; Varsity Club-4; Pres.-4. GILBERT MCMILLEN: Track-1,2,4; FFA-1,2,3; Science Club-1. ELDON MORRISON: Chorus-3,4; Stage Band-4; Class Play-3,4; Football-1,2,3,4; Play Crcw-3,4; Prom Committee-3; Newspaper-4; Shop-1,2,3,4; Vice-Pres.-4; Varsity Club-4. HAROLD MOSES: Chorus-3; Class Play-3,4; Foot ball-2,3,4; Basketball-2,3,4;Track-2,4; Play Crew-3,4; Baseball-2,3,4; Varsity Club-4. JERRY MYERS: Class Play-4;Track-1,2,3,4; FFA-2,3; Play Crew-4; Prom Committee-3; Varsity Club-4. JEFF NIELSEN: Class Pres.4; Football-1,2, 3,4; Prom Committee-3; Varsity Club-4. DONNIE PARSANO: Football-1,2,4; Track Manager-1 . RONNIE PARSANO: Chorus-3; Basketball-1,2,3, 4; Track-1,2,3,4; Baseball-1,2,3,4; Varsity Club-4; Football-1,2,3,4. MICHELLE RAUDABAUGH: Chorus-1; FHA-1,2,3,4; Prom Committee-3; Newspaper-4. N1TA REEDY: Band-1,2,3,4; Class Play-4; Class Treasurer-1; Annual Staff-4; Honor Roll-2,3; FHA-3; GAA-1,2,3,4; Vice-Pres.4; Student Librarian-2,3; Student Sec.-4; Girls State-3. CONNIE RITTER: Chorus-1,2,3,4; Band-1,2,3, 4; Student Council-1,2,3,4; Class Play-3,4; Class Sec.-4; Annual Staff-4;Play Crew-3,4;Pep Band-1,2,3,4;DAR-4; FHA-3,4; GAA-1,2,3,4; Scc.-2; Vice-Pres.-3; Pres.-4; Bandettes-1,2; Statistician-3,4; Prom Committee-3; Newspaper-4. RON ROBERTSON: Football-1,2,3,4; Basketball- 1,2,3,4; Track-2,4; Homecoming Attedant-1,2; King-4; Prom Committee-3; Boys State-3; Baseball-2,3,4. MIKE SAVAGE: Class Play 3; Class Scc.-3; Play Crew-3; Prom Committee-3. GLORIA SHAW: Newspaper ; FHA-l,2,3;GAA-2, 3,4. KAREN SHINBERGER: Class Play4; Honor Roll-1; FHA-1,2; Student Librarian-4; Speech Contest-4; Play Crew-4; Betty Crocker Award-4. DEBBIE SNEDEKER: Chorus-1,3; Band-1,2,3,4; Class Play-3,4; Annual Staff-2,3,4; Editor-4; Honor Roll-1,2,3,4; FHA-3,4; 1st Vice-Pres.-4; GAA-1,2,3,4; Student Librarian-3; Speech Contest-1,2,3; Bandcttes-1; National Honor Society-3,4; SAA-1,2; Spanish Club-4; Vice-Pres-4 ; Speech Club-4; Recital Band-2. MIKE SNOWDEN: Chorus-3,4; Class Sec.-2; Annual Staff-4; Play Crew-3,4; Class Play-3,4; Boys State-3; Prom Committee-3; Newspaper-4; Honorary Student Council Member-4. RANDY SORRELLS: Student Council-4; Pres.-4; Basketball-1,2,3,4; Captain-4; Prom Committee-3; Varsity Club-4. BETH STRACKER: Chorus-1,2,3; FHA-1,2,3,4; Student Librarian-4; Prom Committee-3. PERSEPHONE THOMSON: Chorus 1,2,3,; Band-1,2, 3,4; Pep Band-4; FHA-3,4; GAA-1,2,4; Play Crew-4; Class Play-4; Prom Committee-3; Honor Chorus-2; Speech Club-4. GORDON TINGLEY: Chorus-3,4; Band-1,2,3.4; Class Play-3,4; Student Council-3,4; Class Pres.-1,2; Class Vice-Pres.-4; Football-1,2,3,4; Basketball-1,2,3,4; Track-4; Pep Band-3; High Honor Roll-1,2,3.4; SAR-4; Homecoming Attcndant-3,4; National Honor Society-3,4; SAA-1,2,3,4; Play Crew-3,4; Prom Committee-3; Honor Band-1,2,3; Honor Chorus-3; Varsity Club-4; Vice-Prcs.-4. CARL WALTERS: Chorus-3; Band-1,2,3,4; Class Play-4; Class Treasurer-2; Basketball-1,2,4; Track-4; Pep Band-1,2,3,4; Shop-1,2,3,4; Pres.-4; Bascball-3, 4; Honor Band-2. JAY WATERS: Chorus-3,4; Band-1,2,3,4; Student Council-1,2,3; Class Play-3,4; Annual Staff-2,3; Pep Band-1,2,3,4; Honor Roll-2; Speech Contest-1,2,3, 4; National Honor Society-3,4; SAA-2; Play Crew-3,4; Honor Band-2,3; Honor Chorus-3; Stage Band-4. DIAN WICKWIRE: Band-1,2,3,4; Pep Band4; FHA-1,2,3,4; Treasurer-4; Bandcttcs-2; Prom Com-mittce-3. MARGARET WILSON: Chorus-1,2,3,4; Band-1,2, 3,4; Class Play-3,4; Class Reporter-1; Class Treasurer-3,4; Pep Band-1,2,3,4; Homecoming Queen4; National Honor Society-3,4; SAA-1,2,3; Play Crew-3,4; Honor Band-2,3; Stage Band4. DENNIS WRIGHT: Chorus-3,4; Band-1,2,3,4; Class Play-3,4; Basketball-1.2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Captain4; Track-2,4; Play Crcw-3; Prom Committec-3; Newspapcr4; Shop-1,2,3,4; Honor Band-2,3; Honor Chorus-3; Varsity Club4. LEON WRIGHT: Chorus-3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Class Play-3,4; Football-1,2,3,4; Play Crew-3; Prom Committce-3; Newspapcr4; Shop-1,2,3,4; Honor Band-3; Varsity Club-4. Class of ‘70’ Socs-lt-to ’Em! The Junior Class of V.I.T. raced off to a good start in this school year. The officers chosen to lead our class were President, Job Marshall; Vice-President, Cathy Arnett; Secretary, Kim Azbell; and Treasurer, Pat Demott. This year the Juniors received their class rings, sold basketball concessions, sponsored the prom, and generally, SOCKED-IT-TO-‘EM!H! The Junior class sponsors this year are Mrs. Knowles; Mrs. Horwedel; Mrs. Herriford; Mrs. Dailey; Mrs. Kost; Mrs. Adair; Mr. Schmidt; Mr. Connour; Miss Brown. ■K ja Junior Class D. Danner M. Danner P. Demott D. Dohner K. Farr T. Fawcett J. Fewkes 60 P. Turner D. Waller J. Waters C. Webb J. Miller C. MyticK P. Pittman D. Roddis R. Savage E. Savillc C. Shaw S. Shaw D. Shinberger R. Sowers R. Spangler R. Spencer J. Weese G. Wilcoxen S. Wilson J. Woods Look Out, World — Here We Come! No longer “green”, we entered our Sophomore year with lots of vim, vigor, and vitality. First of all, we broke all previous magazine sales’ records and began looking for new ways to make additional money. With driving, we entered an entire new world and acquired our licenses after classroom study, and no doubt, many harrowing and hilarious driving experiences. As “Sophs” we also encountered and tackled Julius Caesar, postulates and theorems, a new course—first-aid, welding, and setting in sleeves in home-ec. We also ordered our class rings and began thinking about becoming upper classmen. Our class was led by President Randy Connour, Vice-President Mark Dohner, Secretary Becky Snowden, Treasurer Chris McMullen, and Reporter Paula Parks. Our class sponsors were Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Hunter. All in all, it was quite a year!! D. Danner T. Dennis J. Derry M. Dohner 63 J. Engel D. Freels G. Glover ___ — - a M. Hickle J. Hollenback S. Hollenback L. Kessler S. Parr B. Parry L. Plank J. Reedy M. Martin K. May all M. McCormick B. McMullen C. McMullen W. Moses K. Nielson P. Parks G. Groff J. Hammond R. Heaton B. Heitz P. Reedy P. Reedy B. Richmond B. Schisler T. Shutte B. SHaw M. Shawgo D. Spangler C. Thompson N. VanFossen J. Weaver R. Woods N. Yazvec Not shown G. Pritchard D. Riebling J. Ritter A. Rutledge D. Saville L. Sheilds T. Smith B. Snowden H. Snowden R. Webb C. Weber J. Wherley W. WiUison A year of excitement, A year of change, It was quite a year — It was the best! Fifty-one freshmen began a whirlwind of fun, excitement, and learning when they moved over to the high school wing of V.I.T. Initiation was one of the first obstacles to overcome, but the green frosh managed to survive the fun and games provided by the Seniors. Settling down to high school, the freshmen sold candy, competed for the “spirit stick” at pep assemblies, and entered a new world of algebra, gerunds, infinitives, the aroma of formaldehyde, and T.B. tests. Leading the freshmen class were: President-Janet Easley; Vice-President-Ray Gooddell; Secretary-Sandy Copes; Reporter-Sandy Morrison. The Freshmen sponsors were Mrs. Cary and Mrs. Pavelka. D. Baker B. Banfield R. Barry 66 T. Coleman S. Copes J. Corbitt H. Demott D. Galliher L. Glover R. Gooddell K. Groff L. Weld T. Willison S. Wooddell S. Young B. Lundeen C. Madtson A. Marshall M. McMillen L. Switzer B. Vaughn B. Vaughn J. Weld M. McMullen S. Morrison M. Myers A. Pittman S. Robertson R. Savage M. Snedeker C. Starbuck J. Ragan S. Reid D. Riebling P. Ritter v Principal Katherine Adair English Irene Herriford Physical Education Beth Horwedel Librarian 70 Shirley Knowles Journalism English Larry Holman American History J.V. Coach Olive Pavelka World History, Spanish, French High School w Connie Brown Biology Life Science Helen Hughes Mathematics Lyle Schoenwetter Guidance Counselor Faculty Ruth Ann Brumett Home Economics Mary Ann Cary Business Paul Connour Driver’s Training, Coach, P. E. Sylivia Dailey English Ralph Hunter Agriculture Welding Norman Schmidt Industrial Arts Larry Inman Math Science Nelson Snowden Social Science, Coach, P.E. Mildred Kost Business Gary White Band Director Vesta Wilcoxen Vocal Director 71 Board of Education Wayne Azbell Eldon Wickline Superintendent James Hammond Harold Horwedell George Horwedell Carroll Kost Robert Marshall Clark Robertson 72 Behind the Scenes at V.l.T Our Cooks: Mrs. Bucy, Mrs. Tinglcy, Mrs. Keller. Our Busdrivers: Top Row—Delbert Conner, Herbert Crossmen, Bruce Long. Bottom Row-John Walker, Gilbert Bybee, Harold Demott, Lee Reffett. Not shown: Russell Kost. Our Janitors: Carl Walters and John Walker Our Secretaries: Virginia Cleer, Donna Farr. Library assistant: Mrs. McCurdy 73 8th Grade Class Officers With a burst of energy, the Junior High tackled the 1968-69 school year. Bake sales were held, money was raised, and parties were given. At Christmas time, the halls were festively decorated by the Student Council. ‘The Seven Little Foys” and a gift exchange were part of the Christmas party. The Student Council was kept busy with arranging workers for the concession stands for the ball games. With Spring came plans for a science fair and hobby show. Several students participated in the literary contest and Fulton County Spelling Bee. In the Fall, the baseball team Finished with a record of 2 wins and 7 losses. With Winter came the basketball season and a record of 3 and 11 for the Heavy Weights. The Light Weights finished with 7 wins and 9 losses. Along with spring fever came the track season and the boys began training for the meets. With the close of the 1968-69 season, the eighth graders are eager for graduation and high school life. Jr. High School Band ROW 1, L-R: M. Hezlep, N. Herink, K. Van Fossen, J. Weaver, M. Nelson, ROW 2: J. Wherley, C. Wright. S. Wickert, B. McCormick, N. Taylor, R. Groff, S. Heitz, M. Bassett, L. Horwedel, B. Hamm, M. McCormick. ROW 3: M. McCreight, L. Perkins, M. Miller, A. Speer, K. Carithers, P. Woodell, C. Hamm, J. Peak, B. Hammond, J. Speer, S. McMullen, J. Harris, M. Engel, T. Collins, J. Cassidy, G. Parry, R. Brown, K. Cable, G. Goodin. ROW 4: G. Webb, D. Douglas, E. Reedy, C. Hughes, T. Waller, S. Rector. ROW 5: P. May-all, Mr. White, R. Reather, R. Baker, Mr. Little. T. Farr, G. Buswell, J. Pittman. TRAPSETS: M. Fawcett, K. Shawgo. Not shown: J. Waters, S. Adcock, S. Hickle. Jr. High School Chorus ROW 1, L-R: J. Weaver, M. McCreight, C. Hughes, S. Wickert, J. Cassidy, J. Pittman, C. Hamm, S. Heitz, L, Perkins, J. Wherley. ROW 2: Mrs. Wilcoxen, V. Saurbaugh, B. Hamm, S. Oatman, P. Mayall, R. Baker, B. Parsano, D. Chenoweth, B. Hammond, E. Bubb, C. Wright. ROW 3: E. Reedy, L. Shaw, J. Speer, B. Selph, R. Reather, T. Waller. ROW 4: J. Peak, B. Kluthe, K. Savage, J. Harris, G. Johnson, E. Marshall, J. Hollen-back, S. Reather, P. Woodell, D. Douglas, A. Speer. 77 Jr. High Lightweights TOP ROW, L-R: R. Abernathy, C. Barclay, R. Parks, B. McCormick, K. Gray, Mr. Miller. BOTTOM ROW: M. Starbuck, M. Engel, D. Windsor. D. McCurdy, M. Beans, T. Farr. Jr. High Heavyweights TOP ROW; L-R: M. Starbuck, A. Seward, B. Groff, J. Parry, B. Fawcett, D. Farr, B. Gilmore, Mr. Miller. BOTTOM ROW: R. Abernathy, R. Farr, G. Abernathy, G. Parry, R. Parks, K. Cable, T. Farr. Jr. High Baseball FRONT ROW, L-R: M. Starbuck, M. Beans, D. McCurdy, T. Barrett, R. Brown, D. Danner, C. Barclay, D. Windsor, J. Wood, M. Engel, K. Gray,T. Farr, ROW 2: K. Cable, A. Seward, J. Parry, B. McCormick, G. Abernathy, R. Farr. E. Colston, D. Farr, G. Parry, R. Parks. ROW 3: Mr. Sams, Mr. Miller. Mr. Schmidt. Jr. High Cheerleaders L-R, STANDING: Connie Hughes, Sue Wickert, Rita Baker, Jill Speer. KNEELING: Liz Marshall, Linda Easley, Jamell Harris, Teri Collins. Tom Barrett Nancy Smith Brenda Parsano Marvin Shinberger Greg Abernathy Marcia Kinne Delbert Mahara Sandra Oatman Alice Burgess Georgia Johnson Kathy Frederick Debbie Chenoweth Bill Hollcnback Dale McCurdy Randy Farr Dan Farr Martin Beans Bobby Orr David Spenser Randy Parks Steven Pilger Debra Fawcett Alferd Seward Gary Demott Elton Colston Bill Gilmore Rita Baker George Parry Kim Cable Sue Wickert Connie Wright Maryann Nelson Rita Reather Jane Wherley Judson Waters Karen VanFossen Linda Perkins Maureen Miller Kenton Shawgo Jill Speer Sandra McMullen Marlin McCormick Pam Mayall Connie Hughes Nancy Taylor Mark Fawcett Ruth Ann Groff Connie Hamm Susan Hcitz Nancy Herrink 8th Grade 80 Vicki Saurbaugh Donald Buswell Rebecca Selph David Danner Emily Bubb Thomas Glover Brenda Kluthe JoAnne Hollenback Cheryl Joles Marilyn Richey Kent Gray Jill Mayall Daniel Hamm Sharylyn Reather Stanley Hickle Liz Marshall Roger Abernathy Linda Easley Charles Barclay Danny Nehmelman Lann Shaw Bob Groff David Abernathy Kathie Savage Mark Starbuck Donnie Windsor Bill Fawcett Jim Parry Joe Woods Brian McCormick Gerry Cassidy Tony Farr Michael Engel Mark Hezlep Julie Peak Melinda Bassett Gregory Webb Betsy Hammond Joyce Pittman Linda Horwedel Susan Adcock Debbie Douglas Amy Speer Teresa Waller Becky Hamm Ellen Reedy Martha McCreight Sharon Rector Janis Weaver Phyllis Wooddell Cathy Carithers Shelley Hickle Gordin Goodin Richard Brown George Buswell Teri Collins JUNIOR HIGH FACULTY, left side to right side: Joyce Baumgartner, Nelda Kelly, Vesta Wilcoxen, Irene Herriford, Gary White, Fred Sams, Larry Holman, Walter Cook, Norm Miller, Ray Barrett. 82 As editor of this year’s Annual, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many people who helped by their persistent work and cooperation. Those now shown in this picture but who deserve ample credit along with the rest of the members are Jack Weese, Lyndall Martin, and Glen Wilcoxen. Our sponsor, Mrs. Knowles, certainly did her share by making clever suggestions and helping to organize and to check the numerous requirements that go into an Annual page. There also have been many other people aiding in the publication of this year’s VITorian such as the Seniors who donated their time to sell ads as a means of obtaining the necessary $ for expenses, and Mr. Cary’s frequent help in aiding our cause. In addition may I thank the students and faculty for being so cooperative in letting their pictures be taken. With the staff I’ve had to work with this year my job has been much more pleasant, and I hope that everyone will enjoy this year’s VITorian of 1969! j)d ’-'U Editor 83 Mr. Kennedy D. McCormick C. Groff M. Bader D. Hickle F. Bartlett C. Haney V. Martin M. Marshall K. Bricker S. Beever B. McCurdy J. Baker S. Adcock L. Horwedel E. Gilmore D. Corbitt G.Bohn M. Bucy M. Danner D. Hampton R. Heaton W. Smith E. Stambaugh G. Rumler D. Miller M. Posey K. Knowles Mrs. Ellison V. Derry D. Hickle W. Nielsen R. Martin M. Posey K. White 6th Grade Saw Firing of Space Rocket Via T.V. N. Hampton C. Stambaugh M. Rumler K. Frye R. Hickle K. Parr T. Knowles V. Chambers R. Sowers R. Heflin J. Vaughn C. Kirkbride S. Waller R. Cagle S. Huett K. Miller 4th Grade World News and Our Country’s History Are Among Our Present Studies. Mrs. Eddy R. Bohm P. Carithers D. Frakes C. Smith R. Stickler P. Smith M. Creech J. Miller J. McCormick R. Richey E. Sowers G. Goodin J. Current K. Danner B. Green D. Bowen S. Adcock S. Haney S. Busby J. Bonsignor to Write Instead of Print. D. Sowers M. Hickle K. Frye S. Adcock T. Kingery R. Waller K. Raudabaugh R. Vaughn R. Smith M. Crossman P. Posey K. Heitz M. Hampton C. Stambaugh T. Thorne B. Posey L. Kinne R. Wright P. Bohm J. Smith K. Kirkbride P. Bowman T. McCormick S. Creech T. Vaughn Not Shown: Mrs. Goodwin 2nd Grade Playtime’s Fun, but Work —Must be Done. First Row: Mrs. Turner, Ronda Cagle, Scott Hunter, Sue Howard, Mike Snowden, Janet Green, Mark Weld, Linda Geiman, Ketra Baker, Chris Bader. Second Row: Georgia Horwedel, Robert Cagle, Lyle Sowers, Barbra Hampton, Gale Miller, Kathy Richey, Mike Ford, Ruth Bonsignore. 1 st Grade ABC’s We Know by Heart, and in Grade School Get a Good Start. First Row: Mrs. Hallett, Stephanie Beans, Eldon Heaton, Sheryl Adcock, Troy Hunter, Kathy Milby, Tim Bowman, Bonnie Bowen, Peggy Smith, Mike Fewell. Second Row: Sue Swan, Leland Rector, Kristy McCarty, Regie Cagle, Laura Cox, Cliff Miller, Judy Swan, Desirae Thorne, Todd Carithers, Della Sue White. Third Row: Carol Bonsignor, Rickie Kaelber, Tammy Bennett. Kindergarten — Building Blocks and Crayons Can be Fun When We Know How to Use Them. First Row: Mrs. Bulleri, Chris Heitz, Genia McCarty, Jimmy Howard, Patty Bonsignor, Cay Bo Carithers, Nancy Howard, Jimmy Morey, Ronnie Brockley, Carla Lybarger. Second Row: Doug Kepple, Lisa Demott, Susie Fewell, Kevin Pilger, Rodney Sullivan, Bradley Sams, Danny Richey, Jimmy Swan, Eric Martin. 87 Mrs. Richardson Chris Robertson Rosalie Churchill Bruce Kluthe Rebecca Fawcett Curtis Oatman Kathryn Marshall Paul Bubb Mary Hamm Gretchen Lundeen Alan Demoss Pamela Groff Benny Fawcett Ricky Poen Debra Aten Martin Danner Martin Connour Gregory Garrett Michael Danner Douglas Hamm Mrs. Vanourek Julie Keith Jeffrey Heaton Tracey Willison Gregory Buswell Tammy Switzer Greg LaFary Christine Spencer Diana Aten James Webb Cindy Hollenback Victor Saufley Jackie Fawcett Dale Haney Marla Jones Kevin Kessler Sarah Wood David Kelly Collin Cleer Donna Garrett Danny Windsor James Derry Decimals Are Being Introduced to Us. 89 Mrs. Riddle Andy Powell Janell Buswell Glen Hamm Katherine Oatman Michael Yazvec Sharon Shawgo James Myers Raymond Porter Kathy Howell Lynn Stoops Edward Wickert 4th Grade — Learning Through Experience With Others Helps Us Through Difficult Spots. Ellen Shinberger Jack Nehmelman Susan Schisler Monte Easley Nedra Baum Brenda Reneau Annette Bubb Debra Heberer Kim Coates Karen Marshall Mrs. France David Hezlep Toni Willison Stephen Fawcett Lily Powell Samuel Easley Jane Baum Wendell Robinson Jeffrey Wherley Christy Hamm Mark Derry Linda Kessler 3rd Grade — New Books Really Help Us Keep Up With the Times. Tanya Cleer Brian Switzer Steven Myers Marcia Oatman Vance Saufley Craig Porter Howard Sizek Cathy LaFary Scotty Plate First Row: Mrs. Garrison, Mary Oatman, Dale Robinson, Sally Hamm, Darren Jones, William Morrison, Jamie Lundeen, John Kelly, Bryan Kluthe, Russell Hamm. Second Row: Jonathan Branson, Beth Groff, Robert Marshall, Gregory Howell, Mark Noland, Dean Robinson, Brenda Kidd, Brenda Hopping, John Porter, Kim Burgard. Third Row: Janet Baum, Deborah Hollenback, Shirley Shinberger, Lauri Roberts, Zelma Danner. 1 St Grade — We Are Learning Discipline in Our Actions. First Row: Mrs. Robertson, Brendon Cleer, Jeffrey Lundeen, Kent LaFary, Brian Porter, Crystal Pollitt, Lori Fawcett, Barry Burgard, Debra Stoops, Blake Hollenback. Second Row: Russell Hamm, Gloria Sizek, Debbie Miller, Dixie Her-berer, Carol Graham, Beverly Marshall, Crystal Noland, Rodney Stufflcbean, Diana Graham, Robbie Burgard. Third Row: Terry Palm, Bradley Garrett, Christopher Reed, James Onion, Fred Yazvec, Dean Haney. Kindergarten — Tying Our Shoestrings Is One of Our Accomplishments. First Row: Mrs. Kennedy, Jeanne Childers, Douglass Easley, Linda Kidd, Von Saufley, Marianne Branson, Alan Reneau, Eva Ann Horwedel, Sheri Roberts, Scott Azbell. Second Row: Gary Shawgo, Jody Onion, Brian Cox, Wilma Barclay, William Graham, Phyllis Leonard, Joe Coleman, Scott Heberer, Scott Irwin, William Churchill. Third Row: Tim Schistler, Leroy Powell. 91 Mrs. Slattery Eugene Hillyer Marlene Seward Melanie Malott Kevin Cluts Damaris Blansfield Ricky Hayes Bernice Chenoweth Kathy J o Creasy Jack Savage Vicky Freels Daniel Cassidy Gary Frederick Donalene Seward Kristina Azbell Kathy Kendrick Carla Reedy 6th Grade Modern Mathematics Is Different to Us, but We’ll Soon Learn Mrs. Burton Dee Stracker Jalane Walker Rodney Parks Susan Selph Jeff Abernathy La Merle Brown Mark Creasy Susan Bean Billy Carpenter Dan Snowden Joy Saurbaugh Kevin McMullen Gary Spangler Randy Vaughn James Pittman Roger Malott Steven Horwedel 5th Grade Getting Acquainted With Fractions Is Our Main Interest 93 Barbara Me Mullen Raeanna Creasy Mark Reedy Kevin Chenoweth Kenny Savage Tim Freels 3rd Grade Simple Multiplication and Division Problems Keep Us Busy. Mrs. Connour Robert Kendrick Teresa Pitts Edward Ruark Lisa Heaton Kenneth Chenoweth Mrs. De Bourcy Jeff Hillyer Samatha Miller Dean Bartlett Sherry Pilger John Dye Tena White Jay Steele Randy Hayes Vikki Beck Billy Shoemate Pam Conner Robin Cluts John Ritter Timothy Walters Melanie Heaton Rodney Chenoweth Debbie Kessler Geni Saurbaugh Donald Harper Joe Cassidy Douglas Chenoweth Ronald Eddington Eugene Prentice Terry Savage Kevin Azbell David Waller 4th Grade Science Class Teaches Us About Conservation of Natural Resources. 94 2nd Grade Telling Time by Ourselves Will Help Us in the Future. First Row: Mrs. Jaeger, Gail Ruark, Suzanne Peak, Kerry Azbell, Anne Carpenter, Joseph Ritter, Annette Malott, Randy Thomas, Brad Heaton, Scott Smith. Second Row: Carol Collins, Sharon Wilson, Robert Frazier, David Demott, Wanda Waters, Gary Ames. 1st Grade First Row: Mrs. Forgy, Charles Creasy, Susan Chenoweth, Le Anna Brown, Brenda Harper, Bradley Hammond, Rhonda Hollenback, Rodney Dilts, Marlin White, Merri Saurbaugh. Second Row: Mark Beck, Terry Pilger, Lorraine Horwedel. Kindergarten We Are Learning to Get Along With Each Other at School. First Row: Mrs. Kennedy, Marjorie Demott, Gregory Shaw, Cindy Malott, Jay Pittman, Becky Harper, Teresa Chenoweth, Janice Waller, Lori McCamant, Jeffrey Taylor. Second Row: Cynthia Thompson, Stephen Bartlett, Kenneth Wilson, Danny Dennis, Eddy Guilliams, Marion White, Jim Clanin, Charles Howell. 95 Phase One Miss Maux Brenda Otto Steve Busby Randy Otto Barbara Gann Harold Otto Carla Wolfe Terry Bennett Ronnie Waller Eddy Burgess Steve Wolfe Phase Two Brenda Powell Tammy Bowman Mrs. Biekert Gary Carrison Barbara West Spring ’69 As the month of March came to V.I.T. this year, so did the last, great snowfall of the season, bringing out a certain group of “Grovers” who made the most of the weather by building a 25’ snowtowcr. When the first rains of Spring came, Teresa was well prepared. It seems that that old Spring Fever hit Jim ’cause he daydreamed his way through classes; Stanton and Diane were apparently bitten by the “love-bug” too! Jr. Class Play “It Happens Every Summer” Jr. —Sr. Prom “Cinderella Ball” “Queen Dianne’ and “King Randy” This Is America After seven years, “This is America” brought V.I.T. staged productions to an end. The first show seven years ago drew an audience of 400 persons. ‘This is America” was viewed by 1,700. Before restricting the crowd by reserved seats, audiences were hitting the 2,000 mark. But don’t underestimate what the Band plans for next year! Plans are already underway for a new type and style of presentation—the crowds are in for a thrill—this is a “Mr. White Promise”—so LOOK OUT! Seniors Go to Chicago! On the weekend of May 10th, the Senior class ventured to Chicago for the annual trip. Highlights of the trip were dinner and a theater-in-the-round performance of “Funny Girl’’. That night at the Conrad Hilton the Mighty Seniors engaged the hotel’s facilities, telephones, and the elevators, and they also made good use of the halls. On Sunday they toured museums (where some got lost) and at last bade goodbye to the “Windy City”. Banquets Baseball Front row, L to R: R. Ladd, C. Mytich, D. Cleer, D. Bubb, H. Moses, D. Roddis, R. Robertson, L. Switzer. Back row: Mr. Miller, D. McCurdy, S. Bubb, R. Sorrells, R. Mayall, R. Connour, B. Baker, D. Lamm Track Standing: Mr. Snowden, Ron Dildine, Gary Glover, Dennis Wright, Dave Bubb, Harold Moses, Gordon Tingley, Glen Wilcoxen, Mark Dohner Mgr. 2nd row: Jim Ragan Mgr. Eldon Morrison, Phil Heaton, Job Marshall, Ron Robertson, Stan Bubb, Bob Garithers, Brice Richmond. 3rd row: Dennis Spangler, Les Switzer, Kerrie Nielson, Jerry Myers, Ron Mayall, Randy Connour, Scott Parr, Rick Carpenter. Baccalaureate and Graduation “1969” Co-Valedictorians and Salutatorian And Those Last Few Times Together as Seniors! Patrons Page ADAIR Farmers Merchants State Bank “The Bank of Personal Service” Hodges Garage Phone 772-2171 McDonough FS, Inc. M B Furniture Company, Inc. Sally’s Cafe Furniture—Floor Coverings Home Appliances ASTORIA Bushnell, Illinois Oblander’s Hardware Astoria Oil Company Glash Drug Store Compliments of C. S. Norcross and Sons Company Bob’s Dairy Dipper Best Wishes to the Bob Walters “Class of “69” Chuck Bill’s Bi-Rite Bushnell, Illinois From a Friend in Astoria Lovell Implement Company Ray’s New Furniture Route 9 John’s Shoes and Clothing Bushnell, Illinois France Insurance Agency Adam’s Cleaners Kost Corner Drug John’s Standard Station Astoria Locker Plant Bushnell Law Office Gains Greenhouse Flowers for All Occasions IPAVA Astoria and Bushnell Brown Motor Company Ipava Processing Company Dr. Campbell, Veterinarian Phone 753-8292 Compliments of Ipava, Illinois Towery Skelly Service For All Livestock Needs Compliments of Eat at Morrison’s HIDE-OUT Steven’s Publishing Ipava Lumber Company Best Wishes to the Velma’s Market “Class of “69” The Edsall Agency Sunshine Stores Ipava Farmers Elevator Astoria DX Compliments of Easley Brothers Skelly Service Tregellas-Koth Insurance Agency Bubb’s Men’s Wear Phone 339-2119 Clothes for Men and Boys P-A-G Division Dan’s T.V. Appliance W. R. Grace and Company RCA Victor and Motorola Farmers State Bank of Astoria Azbell Hardware Sowers Auto Appliance BUSHNELL Herman’s Barber Shop Wick’s Grocery Parker-Specr Evelyn’s Beauty Shop Dodge Inc. Compliments of Phone 772-2153 Ipava State Bank 145 W. Hurst Street Blair’s Food Center Wade-McDonald Insurance Agency Main Street Payne Shoe Store Ulmer’s Ford Sales Compliments of Ipava, Illinois Fitch Clinic Fulton Service Company Deep Rock Service and Highway Motel Feed, Petroleum, and Fertilizer Bushnell Coast to Coast Dorothy’s Beauty Shop Bushnell Skelgas Service Turner’s Grocery LEWISTOWN Groceries, Ice, Meat, Vegetables Spangler’s Decorating Service Bca’s Home Style Meals Zuck’s Gift and Stationery Lewistown National Bank Robbins’ Jewelers McGrew Elliott Roark’s Clothing Store Smartwear Shop Melvin Farr Implement Co. Pratt Furniture Creasey Chevrolet Inc. Harold’s Custom Welding Service Chevrolet—Oldsmobile Hilda’s Pantry Bushnell, Illinois Hummel Implement Company Your Case Dealer Paul C. Carter—Real Estate Miller’s Shoe Store Compliments of Farmers State Bank of Lewistown Lewistown, Illinois Main Street Pharmacy Darrell R. Huffaker, Reg. Ph. Phone 547-3323 Crissey, Kost, Downs Corner Drug The Boyd Agency Central Insurance Lewistown, Illinois Willard’s Fooditorium Butler’s Building Materials Phone 547-3587 U.S. Rt. 24 and Illinois Street Webb Fertilizer Service Phone 309-547-2694 QUALITY AND SERVICE IS OUR MOTTO MACOMB Randolph’s Shoe Store Compliments of Italian Village Macomb, Illinois J. J. Newberry Co. NeRon’s Clothing Store Compliments of Rings Skiles Welpher—Men’s Clothing Scott’s Pharmacy Tweed Mummert Oil Corp. Gene’s Jewelry and Gene’s Hobbies Compliments of Modern Home Burrell Florists West Pierce Street Market Howe Motor Sales, Inc. Kelly’s Texaco Miller Plumbing and Heating Farm King Supply, Inc. The Golden Cue—222 N. Lafayette The Caboose Sweeny Cleaners Compliments of Dr. F.M. Goldburg, Opt. Fidelity Union Life—College Master Taney’s Gift Shop—123 W. Jackson Wyne Brothers Pagliai’s Pizza Value—Village Herbert’s Dr. C. W. Wheeler, Opt. Baymillers Shoe Store Sam Levin Company Lawson House of Beauty The Poodle Palace—Beauty Salon Ralph M. Ashcraft—Shoe Repairing Norrist Florists Brown Motor Service Modern Coiffures Ross Parsons Wallpaper, Paints, Glass, Picture Frames Jack Stites Pharmacies Citizen’s National Bank Guzzardo’s Book Store Lefler Cleaners One Hour “Martinizing” B. L. Robinson Agency Hageman Furniture Co. 129 North Randolph Compliments of Union National Bank Best Wishes to the Class of “69” Compliments of Woo’s Chop Suey Compliments of Dr. Wayne Mounts Leobold Voegele Jewelers Dunsworth’s Book Stationery Macomb, Illinois Farmers’ Grain, Fuel, and Supply Bottorff-Allen Agency Drs. Ashenhurst Henderson The Spa of Beauty Necchi Elna Sewing Circle Lindy’s Drive-In Brenner Furniture Kentucky Fried Chicken Park View Barber Shop Max’s Barber Shop Shell Station Standard Station White Plumbing and Heating Kimler Service Garage McDonough Power Coop. John Deere Co. Davis Cleaners Macomb Savings and Loan Newell’s WKAI Radio Station Scripps Reno Company Macomb, Illinois Central Illinois Public Service Company TABLE GROVE Table Grove Savings and Loan Julia’s Beauty Shop Speer’s Superette Bottenberg’s Slaughter House USE ZIP CODES Thomson Brothers—IH Dealers D. O. Smith Elbert McMullen—Land Improvement Contractor Clearing, Bulldozing, Disking, Earthmoving Table Grove, 111. 61482 Ph. 758-5533 ILICA Member LICA Member Table Grove State Bank Table Grove, Illinois 61482 Complete Banking Service J N Repair Shop Farmers Elevator Company Paul’s Autobody Shop C. O. Fawcett Inc. Dale Savage, Trucking Ph. 758-5483 697-6818 Gene’s Barber Shop Paul Ritter-Null Seed Dealer Opal’s Cafe Table Grove Skating Rink Dale’s Truck-Stop All Freight Line LIVESTOCK HAULING Max Fawcett, owner Ph. 758-5111 Verne Frances Keeney, Publishers VERMONT Mobil Service Station Ingle’s Standard Service Vermont Hardware Neilsen’s Grocery Markley’s Grocery Store Merle Tingley and Sons Heating and Air Conditioning Flynn’s T.V. Ayrshire Collieries Corp. Sun Spot Mine Vermont, Illinois Best Wishes to the CLASS OF “69” See You at Casey’s Jennie’s Beauty Shoppe Kost Implement and Oil Co. Bybee’s Variety Grocery Parr Lumber Company V-I Trib-Union Compliments of a Student Shield’s Electric Phone 784-4033 John Galliher Radio Sales and Service Best of Luck to the Class of “69” Whitey’s “66” Service Merle’s Rexall Store Complete Drugstore Service Bader’s Elevator Vermont State Bank Douglas Oil Company Autographs CTNNEWSFOTO PUBLISHING COMPANY Seniors — 1969 11 ii i ih: i ti •ili i {UiUiiU|iai