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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1972 volume:

Our Story” Vitorian 1972 In recognition of 9 years service to V.l.T. 1963-1972 Mr. Eldon Wickline Education is a companion which no misfortune can depress, no crime can destroy, no enemy can alienate, no despotism can enslave. At home a friend, abroad an introduction, in solitude a solace, and in society an ornament. It chastens vice, it guides virtue, it gives, at once, grace and government to genius. Without it, what is man? A splendid slave, a reasoning savage. 2 Joseph Addison Our Story” Begins Here SENIORS VU ,'U' Senior Class Officers President: Vice-President: Secretary: Treasurer: Reporter: John Pittman Steve Robertson Myra McMillen Jerry Hollenback Sandy Morrison DID IT ALL REALLY HAPPEN THAT FAST? As freshmen we entered these dreamed of classrooms and found out that we dreamed bad dreams. Instead of stepping up from 8th grade, a freshman is actually a step down. So we began our long, hard trek to freedom; fighting through mobs of mean Seniors and rough classes. Most of us made it that first year, though, and we even had time to sell a little candy. The next year began quite a bit differently, and for once in a long time, (so it seemed), we could look down upon somebody. We became active in many outside activities during our Sophomore year and even broke records in our magazine sales. Our Junior year started out well and finished that way. Class rings were received, tried on, traded, and spun, causing considerable dilemma. However, we learned many new things through our experiences and gained knowledge from our failures as well as our successes. As Juniors we handled basketball concessions, put on a class play and gave a Prom to the outgoing Seniors. Seniors at last, well, it had finally come, from the gutters of high school to the throne at the top. We, as Seniors, became victims of the old familiar disease, Senioritis, and though we weren't through high school, we were close enough to taste the end. Still we carried some responsibility; we took care of football concessions, again put on a class play, went to a very nice prom and planned and executed a fine outing to Chicago. Looking back, maybe we could say, Did it really all happen that fast? 6 CVt'tl ms t)aufbr jWU 3Fs2 L ( l -’ Class Flower: umeught Glad f. t -OA Class Motto: At the top and still climbing. « Being Themselves The different clubs and organizations of V. I. T. need leaders who are trustworthy and competent and who have a certain quality of leadership. But the saying goes: All work and no play made Jack a dull boy so we caught a few leaders just being themselves to show that having fun is not a lost art in the halls and classrooms of V. I. T. Senior Activities CHARLENE ABERNATHY: Chorus 1; Pom-pom girls 1, 2, 3; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Prom comm. 3; On the job training 4. DIANA BAKER: Cheerleader 2,4; Varsity club 4; Band 1.2, 3; Pep band 1,2, 3; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; G. A. A. 1, 2,3,4; F. H.A. 3; French club 1; Prom comm. 3; Prom queen 4; Senior bowl 4; Honor roll. BETH BA NFI ELD: Harmony Incorported 4; Pom-pom girls 3,4; G. A. A. 2; F. H. A. 1,2; Librarian 3,4; Class play crew 3,4; On the job training 4. RHONDA BARRY: Cheerleader 1,3,4; Varsity club 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2,4; Brothers and Sisters 4; G. A. A. 1,4; F.H.A. 2,4;F.F.A. Sweetheart 2,3,4; Hornet Herald 4; French club 1; Student secretary 4; Class play crew 3, cast 4; Prom comm. 3; Honor roll. MARGO BUBB: Band 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4, Chorus council president 4, Brothers and Sisters 4, Madrigals 4, Harmony Incorporated 4, District Chorus 4, All State Choir 4; F.H. A. 2,3,4, Projects Chairman 4; VITorian staff 2, 3,4, assistant editor 4; Student council 3,4, President 4; Student secretary 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Class play crew 3, cast 4; Prom comm. 3; Senior bowl (capt. ) 4; On the job training 4; Honor roll. DARREL BUSWELL: Football 2,3,4; Baseball 3,4; Track 3,4; Varsity club 3,4; Hornet Herald 4; Industrial Arts club 1,2,3; Building trades 3. MARILYN CHURCHILL: Track statistician 3,4; Band 1.2, 3,4; Pep band 3,4; Stage band 2, 3,4; Chorus 1, 2.3.4, Chorus council Vice-president 4, Madrigals 3, 4, District chorus 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4, Sportshead 2; F.H.A. 1,2, 3,4; VITorian staff 4; Student council 2, 3, secretary 2; Student secretary 4; Librarian 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Class play crew 3; Prom comm. 3; Senior bowl 4; R. E. A. essay finalist 3; Who's Who Among American High School Students 4; Honor roll. TERRY COLEMAN: Football 1; Basketball 1; Baseball 2; Industrial Arts club 1,2, 3; Building trades 3,4. SANDY COPES: Class secretary 1, 3; Track queen 4; Pom-pom girls 1,2, 3, 4, co-captain 4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3.4, Vice-president 3,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4, Historian 4; Class play cast 3, crew 4; Prom comm. 3, attendant 4; Homecoming queen 4; Honor roll. JOBIE CORBITT: Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1,3,4, Madrigal 4; G.A.A. 1,3, 4; VITorian staff 2, 3,4, Editor 4; French club 1,2, 3,4, President 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Class play cast 4; Prom comm. 3; Senior bowl 4; Girl's State alternate 3; Honor roll. HAROLD DEMOTT: Football 3; Hornet Herald 4; Class play cast 3; Prom attendant 4; Industrial Arts club 1; Building trades 3,4. VONETTA DEMOTT: Chorus 1,2, 3,4; G.A.A. 3,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Hornet Herald 4; Class play Stage manager 3, Assistant Director and Stage manager 4; Prom comm. 3; Honor roll. BARBARA FAWCETT: Track queen 4; Chorus 1,2,3; Pom-pom girls 2, 3; G. A. A. 1,2,3; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Hornet Herald 4 (Editor); Student secretary 4; Librarian 3,4; Class play crew 4; Prom comm. 3, attendant 4. DEBRA GALLIHER: Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Hornet Herald 4; French club 2,4. LINDA GLOVER: F.H.A. 1; Hornet Herald 4; Librarian 3,4; Class play crew 3,4. RAY GOO DELL: Class Vice-president 1, President 2; Football 1,3,4; Track 3,4; Hornet Herald 4; Student council 1,2, 3; Class play cast 3; Prom attendant 4; Industrial Arts club 1,2, 3; Building trades 3; Honor roll. PAULA SHERWOOD GRAHAM: Class reporter 3; Chorus 1,2, 3,4, Chorus council representative 3, Brothers and Sisters 4; Pom-pom girls 2, 3,4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3, 4, secretary 3; F.H.A. 1,2, 3,4, Vice-president of recreation 3, 2nd Vice-president 4; Librarian 4; Class play cast 3,4; Prom comm. 3; On the job training 4; Girl's State 3. KATHY GROFF: Hornet Herald 4; Class play crew 3,4. RICK HELLER: Football 1,3,4; Track 3; Varsity club 3,4; Class play crew 3,4; Industrial Arts club 1,2, 3; Building trades 3. JERRY HOLLENBACK: Class treasurer 4; Football 1,2, 3,4, co-captain 4; Track 3,4; Varsity club 3,4; Class play cast 3,4; Prom King 4; Homecoming attendant 3, King 4; Building trades 3, Baseball 4. ED HUETT: Industrial Arts club 1,2, 3; Building trades 3, 4; Honor roll. DANNY KENDRICK: Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Varsity club 3,4; Prom attendant 4; Homecoming attendant 4; Building trades 4. ROBERT LADD: Football 4; Basketball 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Band 1,2, 3,4; F. F. A. 2,3,4; Senior bowl 4; Honor roll. 14 DAVID LAMM: Band 1, 2; Industrial Arts club 1. Senior Activities BEVERLY LUNDEEN: G.A.A. 1,3; F.H.A. 4; Hornet Herald 4; Librarian 4; Class play crew 3; Speech contest 4. ANGELA MARSHALL: Chorus 1,4; G.A.A. 1,2; F.H. A. 2; Hornet Herald 4; Class play cast 4; Prom comm. 3. MYRA McMILLEN: Class secretary 2,4; Track statistician 3,4; Pom-pom girls 1,2, 3,4, co-captain 4, Honor guard 3,4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Student secretary 4; Librarian 4; Class play Assistant Director 3, crew 4; Prom comm. 3; Honor roll. MARILYN McMULLEN: Band 1,2, 3,4, Band council representative 4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4, Sportshead 3, secretary 4; French club 2, 3, reporter 2; Librarian 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Class play crew 3; Prom comm. 3; Honor roll. SANDY MORRISON: Class reporter 1,4; Chorus 1,2, 3; Pom-pom girls 4; F.H.A. 1,2, 3,4, Public relations 2, 2nd Vice-president 3, President 4; Hornet Herald 4; Librarian 1,2, 3,4; Class play crew 3, cast 4; Prom comm. 3; Honor roll. MARJORIE MYERS: French club 3; Librarian 1,2, 3,4; Class play crew 3,4; Prom comm. 3; Senior bowl 4; Honor roll. JOHN PITTMAN: Class treasurer 1, President 3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 3; Varsity club 2, 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4, Band council President 4; Chorus 1,2, 3, Brothers and Sisters 4, Madrigal 3,4; F. F.A. 1,2, treasurer 2; VITorian staff 4; French club 2; Student council 1,2, 3,4, treasurer 1, vice-president 3; Class play cast 3,4; Prom comm. 3; Senior bowl (capt) 4; Honor roll. JIM RAGAN: Basketball manager 3; Track 1,2, 3; Varsity club 3; Librarian 2; Class play cast 3,4; Industrial Arts club 1,2, 3; Building trades 3,4. JAN REED: Band 1,2; Chorus 1; G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 2; Hornet Herald 4; Librarian 4; Class play cast 4; Prom comm. 3. DEANNA RIEBLING: Track queen 4; Cheerleader 1,2, 3,4; Varsity club 3,4; Band 1,2, 3; Chorus 1,3, 4; Brothers and Sisters 4; Pom-pom girls 2, 3, capt 3; G. A.A. 1; French club 1,2, 3,4; Student council 1,2, treasurer 1; National Honor Society 4; Class play crew 4; Prom comm. 3; attendant 4; Homecoming attendant 1; Senior bowl 4; Girl's State 3; Honor roll. PAULA RITTER: Chorus 4, Chorus council representative 4; G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4, reporter 4; F.H.A. 4; Hornet Herald 4; French club 2; Librarian 4; Class play crew 3; Prom comm. 3; Honor roll. STEVE ROBERTSON: Class Vice-president 2,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Varsity club 2, 3,4; Industrial Arts club 3; Building trades 3,4. BOB SAVAGE: Class play cast 4; Building trades 3. MIKE SNEDEKER: Football 1,2, 3; Basketball 4; Band 1,2; Student council 1,4; Class play cast 3,4; Prom comm. 3; Senior bowl 4; Speech contest 2,3; Industrial Arts club 2; Building trades 4. LESLIE SWITZER, JR.: Football 1,2, 3,4, co-captain 4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4, captain 4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Varsity club 1,2, 3,4, Sergent-of-Arms 3, President 4; Band 1,2,3; French club 1,2; Class play crew 4; Homecoming attendant 1,2; Senior bowl 4; Honor roll. BARBARA VAUGHN: Band 1,2, Pep band 1,2, Harmony Incorporated 4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3, 4, Sportshead 4; VITorian staff 4; French club 1,2, 3,4; Student council 4; Librarian 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Class play cast 3,4; Prom comm. 3; Honor roll. BOB VAUGHN: Football 1,2, 3; Varsity club 3; F. F. A. 1,2; Hornet Herald 4; Librarian 2; Class play crew 3, 4; Building trades 4; Boy's State 3. JOHN WELD: Band 1,2; Hornet Herald 4; Librarian 2; Class play crew 3,4. LAURIE WELD: Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Pom-pom girls 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2, 3,4; Hornet Herald 4; Librarian 1,2, 3,4; Class play crew 3. TERESA WILLISON: Class Vice-president 3; Football reporter 3,4; Basketball statistician and reporter 3,4; Band 1,2, 3; Chorus 1,2, 3,4, Brothers and Sisters 4; Secretary-treasurer chorus council 4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3, 4, Sportshead 3, President 4; VITorian staff 3,4, business manager 3, Photography editor 4; Student secretary 4; National Honor Society 4; Class play business manager 4; Prom comm. 3; Homecoming attendant 3; Honor roll. SHEILA WOODDELL: Class treasurer 1,2; Cheerleader 2, 3,4; Varsity club 3,4; Band 1,2, 3; Chorus 1,2, 3,4, Brothers and Sisters 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Points chairman 2; French club 1,2, 3,4, Vice-president 4; National Honor Society 4; Prom comm. 3; Homecoming attendant 2,4; Girl's State 3; Honor roll. STEVE YOUNG: Football 1,2, 3,4; Track 3; Varsity club 3,4; Band 1,2,3; Class play crew 3,4; Prom comm. 3; Industrial Arts club 1,2; Building trades 4; Boy's State 3. 15 Together In the quiet rooms of V. I. T. there lurk a savage group of beasts called Seniors . Within the confines of classroom walls, they are frequently disguised as mild-mannered students but once let loose they begin to take on a whole new shape and form. They become the cheerful, fun-loving kids we all know and see in the halls, the gym, at ball games, and in their favorite place. . .the cafeteria. Gee, and we thought Spoon River was big! We've arrived DOWNTOWN We had a little trouble convincing the boys that the girls had their own rooms- right Barb? Shoot Out At Hole-ln-The Wall” FIRST ROW: J. Ragan, M. Bubb, M. Snedeker, J. Pittman, J. Hollenback, J. Corbitt. SECOND ROW: B. Savage, B. Vaughn, V. Demott, S. Morrison, Mr. Land, P. Graham, Mrs. Dailey, J. Reid, A. Marshall, R. Barry. LEFT TO RIGHT; M. McMillen, P. Ritter, D. Reibling, J. Weld, S. Copes, L. Switzer, B. Vaughn, D. Kendrick, K. Groff, M. Myers, L. Glover, V. Demott. 19 Senior Awards MARILYN CHURCHILL DAR, Outstanding Teen 1972 JOHN Phillip Sousa Award JOBIE CORBITT Salutatorian Outstanding Teen 1972 DEANNA RIEBLING Valedictorian Outstanding Teen 1972 TERESA WILUSON Senior G. A. A. Award MARGO BUBB Betty Crocker Award RAY GOODDELL DAR LESLIE SWITZER Phil Batterton Award EDWARD HUETT Silver Hammer Award 20 Happiness is Dancing 21 How To Graduate In ’7’ Easy Steps 7. And have fun. That’s ALMOST All There Is To It! 3. Practice and wait. 1. Start Measuring. 2. Get your gowns and see if they fit. 4. March. The Class Of 72” BACK ROW (L. TOR.): Steve Young, Kathy Groff, Danny Kendrick, Jan Reid, John Pittman, Diana Baker, Mike Snedeker, Marilyn Churchill, Ed Huett, Margo Bubb. FOURTH ROW: Jobie Corbitt, David Lamm, Teresa Willison, Rick Heller, Linda Glover, Jerry Hollenback, Debbie Galliher, Ray Gooddell, Barbara Fawcett. THIRD ROW: Jim Ragan, Myra McMillen, Harold Demott, Leslie Switzer, Robert Ladd, Vonetta Demott, Beth Banfield, Bob Vaughn, Sandy Morrison. SECOND ROW: Terry Coleman, Rhonda Barry, John Weld, Angela Marshall, Darrel Buswell, Marilyn McMullen, Steve Robertson, Marjorie Myers, Bob Savage. FRONT ROW: Laurie Weld, Deanna Reibling, Sandy Copes, Charlene Abernathy, Paula Ritter, Barbara Vaughn, Paula Graham, Sheila Wooddell, Beverly Lundeen. A long, last look launched upon these empty halls, brings forth in all of us a feeling of remorse. Yet, above it all a feeling of pride, forwarded by our small yet subtly substantia! accomplishments proves, that we like many, value our personal ideals and motives. Many times in the previous few short years, we have reminisced upon onr gains and failures, forwarded our dreams and goals and wondered about the future. By now we no longer wonder, but stare in awe; ibr we ha ve become a part of the future, our dreams have become a 8fm reality. Life is ahead of us, but a great part has already left us; for we, in these last few years, have committed to our memories many moments of sorrow, of joy, of success and failure, of times of being toother for a common goal; and above all, we have been with friends, not only our classmates and other students, but faculty, persons who were and are interested in us as human beings and not only as a product of their efforts. However, we cannot rest upon our accomplishments, for thdre is much yet in our lives to attempt. We have barely scratched the surface of life's enormous store of knowledge and opportunity. And we cannot waste this great gift, available for our taking, if we just will take it. For us there is only the future, to make of what we wish and for how much we are willing to give. As we leave, we cannot dwejr in the past, bift rather.use the knowledge we gained: to sav in our own small way FAREWELL. , ■ ilHIM FACULTY Mrs. Webb A new teacher in Biology came However she was one and the same. Just a change to her name was made But alas, from the halls she didn't fade. Still teaching the Science to the class All the way from Osmosis to Bass. 28 Mr. Inman Mr. Inman blessed with brains Knows the formula to stop a train. Along with the others that are known From a rolling wheel to a falling stone. Known ore the school and afar He even drives a MoPar car. Any topic has had his discern Under Mr. Inman you will learn. 29 Mr. Snowden In the fall, starting in August Watching the boys running in dust. Hoping soon for some rain, Maybe to ease the ankle pain. Teaching his classes through the day, Calmly waiting the game they play. In the winter diligently waiting, All the while, constitution stating Then at last Spring arrives, Mr. Snowden the track boys drives. Till at last the season's gone And his classes all are done. So ends a year for Mr. Snowden. Mrs. Knowles From the sound of the clipity-clop And the place where it stops You can soon deduce From these interesting clues That it's the fairest of them all Standing straight and tall Beating English into their heads Till at last they wish for death Of course you know by now Who the one is that takes the bow Mrs. Knowles wonders of all wonders Who strikes all ignorance asunder. 32 Mrs. Adair Mrs. Adair leads the way, Teaching her classes day by day. But alas, she was gone And Mrs. Snowden got the job done Soon arrives the day of her return Again to teach the students to learn. Now the crisis has faded away, Mrs. Adair is back, hooray. 33 Mrs. Dailey Mrs. Dailey quick and wit With the plays, she's a hit Freshmen and Sophomore Fjiglish is her bag Teaching the children Tip and Tag Seriously Mrs. Dailey is a lot of fun And There's not another under the sun. 34 Mrs. Brummet Mrs. Brummet is one who is known All over the school, by the least and the best By those who are up, and those who are down It's really a wonder the school is so blest For she is not only the one who teaches Home Ec. But also the one who conducts a Sophomore homeroom She helps the girls to get on the stick The stick is meant to be the broom Seriously she'd be hard to replace For it would be hard without her sweet face. 35 Mrs. Hughes Teaching Math throughout the day, Saving minds along the Way, Showing youth the way Math leads, Altho some pay her no heed, The ones that do succeed, And pleasant lives they lead. Now and then they stop to think, How life would be? What would they see? Without Mrs. Hughes to add the missing link, To help them swim and not to sink. 36 Mr. Shoenwetter There he is flashing a smile, Helping someone for a little while, Giving you tests or giving you scores, Even preventing a few paper airplane wars, Teaching the Sophomores the birds and bees, Or telling the Seniors about college fees, His presence here is like a guiding light, Mr. Shoenwetter is a blessing on this accursed site 1 Mr. Hunter Mr. Hunter, an all around guy, Helps you out and never asks why. Teaches everything from welding to Ag. And prods the ones who want to lag. Keeps the students on their toes Saying Hello wherever he goes. And as you all will probably agree Uncle Ralph is as cool as can be. 38 Mr. Bradford Day after day, a trip from the school Day after day, wielding a tool. Helping young carpenters learn a trade, Even the chance for earning a grade. This is the job of one who you know, For when you talk, he bends over low. Of course you all can tell from the words, That of course it is Mr. Bradford. 39 The symbols above represent the girls physical education program, the G. A. A., and the cheerleading squad. These symbols also represent the person who is the teacher and advisor to these organizations. This person is Miss Rozella Evans. Miss Evans This was Miss Evans's first year of teaching at V. I. T. and since it was her first year there was some adjusting to be done both by students and teacher. For the students it has meant getting demerits for not wearing bobby socks, learning new and exciting ways of playing football and basketball, and getting use to the aroma of hot coffee at the beginning of each class. For Miss Evans it has meant a slow but gradual transition from the sane to the not quite so sane. Right? But putting all kidding aside, we are very proud and pleased to have Miss Evans at V. I. T. as a teacher. It is always nice to see new and young faces anywhere you go but when one of these is her here to help you learn it is most likely to be a greatly rewarding experience. So from the Seniors who have had you only this one year we say good bye and good luck next year you'll need it! Mr. Connour Mr. Toland Mr. Connour and Mr. Toland are just two of the forces behind the V. I. T. athletic program. Besides athletics, Mr. Connour and Mr. Toland have teaching positions at V. I. T. Mr. Connour teaches Physical Education adn Driver's Education. He also has a Freshman home room. This year Mr. Connour became a member of an elite group of coaches by winning his 300th basketball game. Mr. Toland has a Physical Education class plus other duties in the Jr. High. His Junior Varsity basketball team had an 11 and 9 season of which he is very proud. These two men should be congratulated for the fine job they do at V. I. T. , both in the class room and on the playing floor. Chorus Mrs. Lucie kind and sweet Teaching young birdies how to tweet. Always a smiling face she bears Though different sets of hair she wears. A thorough job she always does Even when teaching two different choruses. SAA and SAB trying hard to do her will And Madrigal hardly keeping still. For a concert never late And then alas where's 48? 42 Mr Flying up the stairs to band With a baton in his hand. Though as hard as he may try He's often late and doesn't know why. In the fall, the wind has a chill But he marches his troops over the hill. Never are his labors lost Because at halftime the band is boss. Even in the winter he strains To get the band ready for basketball games. Sometimes his life will suffer a blow Then his good-natured smile will go. But more often than not his smile shines through And more often than not the band Does too. a v e r 43 Mrs. Kost and Mrs. Cary I (A) ID (5) (Fj 0 0 UJ (KJ ly ill O Q Q0Q0S00006 j (SPACE BAR) 44 Mr. Brown Mr. Brown Came to town, Taught the kids to draw a clown. Made them smile and made them frown. Mr. Brown Did astound, Artistic skill will abound. Moustache worn, turned down. That is, Mr. Brown! Horwedel And McCurdy V s d V j V 1 VJ 1 V When in the library you can see The books and magazines arranged neatly Who does this tedious, necessary task, Who can find what you want when you ask? Time after time they come when you call Stopping to find what you need on the wall Of course by now, you know the 2 Mrs. Horwedel and Mrs. McCurdy that's who! 46 Our Coaches Mr. Gary Bradford High School Baseball Mr. Paul Connour Varsity Basketball Mr. Norman Miller Jr. High Coach High School Baseball Mr. Nelson Snowden Varsity Football High School Track Mr. Trevor Toland Jr. Varsity Football Jr. Varsity Basketball These are stalwart men, who are seen Pacing to and fro at the games where they lean Almost yearningly in fact it appears Towards the playing field which hosts their careers. For these men are coaches, as is known by their love for a sport, they call their own. But yet not overwhelming or selfish arc they For night after night at practice they stay, Assisting young men their sport to enjoy Knowing they made a man from a boy. 47 Student Teachers MRS. MILLION, World History, French MISS MAHAR, Biology 48 Administration DONALD CARY, Principal School Board HAROLD HORWEDEL President FRED MILLER WAYNE AZBELL Not shown: ROBERT MARSHALL WILLIAM BRANSON 49 Personnel ... Virginia Donna Johnny Carl COOKS-Eva Bucy, Evelyn Thomas, Lena McFadden. BUS DRIVERS-L. TO R. : K. Schissler, J. Walker, S. Richardson, B. Marshall, G. Bybee, B. Long, J. Abernathy. From day to day, we rely on certain people to clean up our messes, get us here to school and then feed us after we're here. These jobs at times seem rather thankless. But without them, this school would be at a very serious loss. These people, the cooks, the janitors, the bus drivers, and the secretaries, play an important role in the furtherance of our education. 50 ACTIVITIES VITorian Staff —1972 Editor. .. Jobie Corbitt Co-Editor... Margo Bubb Photography. ., Teresa Willison Advisor... Mrs. Knowles A special Thanks goes to John Pittman for his devoted work on all the write-ups that appeared in this yearbook. Hornet Herald FRONT ROW L TO R: B. Vaughn, J. Weld, V. Demott, L. Weld, B. Lundeen, A. Marshall, D. Buswell, R. Goodell. BACK ROW L TO R: Mrs. Johnson, K. Groff, L. Glover, S. Morrison, R. Barry, P. Ritter, J. Reid, Mrs. Knowles, B. Fawcett. The staff of the Hornet Herald has made their paper one of the best to be distributed at V. I. T. because of their thriftness and creativity. Consisting of 17 members, the staff thrives on style and originality. Excitement is their main activity. Also during 1st hour we are able to catch up on the latest gossip! 53 Student Council STANDING L TO R: Mr. Cary, Mrs. Cary, Mike Blemler, Marty Connour, Paul Bubb, Mike Snedeker, Judson Waters, Marlin McCormick, Margo Bubb, Connie Hughes, SITTING L TO R: Gordon Goodin, John Pittman, Darmaris Blansfield, Kristy Azbell, Linda Perkins, Barbara Vaughn, Ellen Reedy, Joyce Pittman. 54 Student Workers SEATED: Mrs. Horwedel, Marilyn Richey, Marjorie Myers, Beth Banfield, Jan Reid, Pam Mayall. 1st ROW: Paula Graham, Debbie Chenoweth, Marilyn McMullen, Laurie Weld, Paula Ritter, Beverly Lundeen, Sandy McMullen, Georgia Johnson, Maureen Miller, Jill Speer, Sue Wickert, Jane Wherley. 2nd ROW: Barb Fawcett, Linda Glover, Susie Heitz, Cathy Tish, Marilyn Churchill, Rita Baker, Connie Wright, Ruthann Groff, Maryann Nelson. 55 F.F.A. SITTING I TO R: R. Parks, R. Farr, D. Farr. STANDING FIRST ROW: S. Pilger, S. LeMaster, M. Bucy, D. Buswell, D. McCormick, B. Kluthe, D. Hampton, R. Hayes, M. McCormick. BACK ROW: Mr. Hunter, B. Vaughn, D. Brown, R. Ladd, G. Webb, R. Ruark, D. Spencer, B. McCormick, T. Barrett. OFFICERS President....................Randy Farr V. President.......................Dan Farr Secretary............Marlin McCormick Treasurer...................Randy Parks Reporter...................Robert Ladd Sentinel ...... Brian McCormick Advisor...................Ralph Hunter Rhonda Barry CHAPTER SWEETHEART This year has been a progressive one for the F. F. A. The club raised about fifty dollars from their annual fund raising project of selling seeds. This year's 71-72 chapter sweetheart has been Rhonda Barry. Senior member of the organization, Robert Ladd, was one of 24 out of a total of 120 to win the State Sheep Production Award. We must congradulate this organization and its members on a fine year. 56 F.H.A FIRST ROW L TO R: Georgia Johnson, Connie Wright, Teresa Waller, Linda Perkins, Barbara Fawcett, Sandy Morrison, Paula Sherwood, Jane Wherley, Margo Bubb, Karen VanFossen, Sandy Copes. SECOND ROW: Kathy Sherwood, Julie Peak, Gretchen Lundeen, Phyllis Woodde 11, Debbie Douglas, Amy Speer, Terry Sliger, Beverly Lundeen, Susie Adcock, Brenda Kluthe, Debbie Chenoweth. THIRD ROW: Kathy Marshall, Liz Marshall, Melinda Bassett, Ellen Reedy, Maggie Marshall, Mary Hamm, Kathy Savage, Sharon Rector, Laurie Weld, Mrs. Brumett. FOURTH ROW: Maureen Miller, Rita Reather, Nancy Herink, Rosalie Churchill, Emily Bubb, Linda Easley, Kim Knowles, Rhonda Barry, Paula Ritter, Kathy Fredrick. FIFTH ROW: Alice Burgess, Connie Hughes, Kathy Carithers, Joan Hollenback, Susie Heitz, Marilyn Churchill, Myra McMillen, Vonetta Demott, Maryann Nelson, Sandy McMullen. 57 Shown ABOVE: M. Kinney, R. Baker, D. Riebling, R. Groff, J. Corbitt, D. Aten, D. Blansfield, K. Azbell, S. McMullen, B. Vaughn, S. Wooddell, D. Fawcett, T. Nelson, L. Perkins, L. Horwedel, B. Hammond, J. Pittman, S. Beever, J. Speer, A. Bubb, D. Galliher, P. Mayall, L. Horwedel, S. Wickert, J. Wherley, Mrs. Million, D. Corbitt. National Honor Society SITTING L. TO R.: Mr. Shoenwetter, Margo Bubb, Marilyn Churchill, Jobie Corbitt, Barbara Vaughn, Marilyn McMullen. SECOND ROW: Deanna Riebling, Shiela Wooddell, Myra McMillen, Ruth Ann Groff, Jill Speer, Sue Wickert, Randy Farr. THIRD ROW: Teresa Willison, Marlin McCormick, Linda Perkins, Jane Wherley. Our Drum Major and Pom Pom Girls Out in front, leading the way Never in one place do they stay. Marching on gridiron, grass or street; Always the motion of in step feet. At times, patience would run out, And even at practice around and about. The band without them is at a loss, This guy and these girls are really BOSS! Varsity Club 1st ROW: John Kendrick, Tony Farr, Diane Baker, Rick Heller, Sue Wickert, Randy Farr, Rhonda Berry, Dan Farr, Sheila Wooddell, Jill Speer, John Pittman, Deanna Reibling, Mr. Toland, Mr. Snowden, Allen Fisher, Jerry Hoi-lenback. 2nd ROW: Elton Colston, David Danner, Kent Gray, Darrell Buswell, Judson Waters, Randy Parks, Steve Young, Rick Brown, Tom Barrett, Steve Robertson, Miss Evans, Ray Goodell, Dan Kendrick, Les Switzer, Greg Abernathy. 61 Band ro FRONT ROW: Gordon Goodin, Ricky Brown, Nancy Hennk, Rhonda Barry, Tony Farr, Kenton Shawgo, Joyce Pittman, Pam May-all, Chris Robertson, Rita Baker, Jane Wherley, Linda Perkins. SECOND ROW: Damaris Blandsfield, Valerie .Martin, Mary Hamm, Julie Peak, Marilyn Churchill, Margo Bubb, Teresa Waller, Susie Heitz, Betsy Hammond, Becky FJamm, Linda Horwe-del, Sharon Rector, Ellen Reedy, Marilyn McMullen. THIRD ROW: Mike Bucy, Kristy Azbe 11, Jamell Harris, Ronald Heaton, Gretchen Lundeen, Debbie Aten, Maureen Miller, Amy Speer, Kathy Marshall, Kim Miller, Sherman Beever, Marty Danner, Susie Adcock. FOURTH RCW: Sandy McMullen, Jill Speer, Gerry Cassidy, Kathy Kendrick, Connie Wright, John Pittman, Sue Wickert, Mr. John Tavernier, Paul Bubb, Steve LaMaster, Mark Hezlep, Mike Engel, Kathy Carithers, Connie Hughes. Chorus FRONT ROW: Laurie Weld, Maureen Miller, Rhonda Barry, Paula Ritter, Gerry Cassidy, Pam Mayall, Jobie Corbitt, Rita Baker, Georgia Johnson, Jamell Harris, Sheila Wooddell, Mrs. Lucie. SECOND ROW: Julie Peak, Liz Marshall, Ellen Reedy, Paula Graham, Ruth Ann Groff, Nancy Herink, Teresa Willison, Connie Wright, Jill Spec r, Sandy McMullen, Debbie Aten. THIRD RCW: Brenda Kluthe, Rosalie Churchill, Tina Nelson, Linda Easley, Betsy Hammond, Sharon Rector, Angela Marshall, Amy Speer, Kathy Marshall, Deanna Reibling. FOURTH ROW: Becky Hamm, Jane Wherley, Linda Perkins, Kristy Azbell, Teresa Waller, Linda Horwedel, Vonnetta Demott, Emily Bubb, Damaris Blandsfield. FIFTH ROW: Debbie Galliher, Joyce Pittman, Marilyn Churchill, Kenton Shawgo, Mark Hezlep, Rick Ruark, John Pittman, Diane Baker, Janis Weaver, Margo Bubb, Sue Wickert, Connie Hughes. 63 Friendships 65 Frosted 66 Autumn” Homecoming is a time of joy, Its like the cherishing of an old toy. People's lives have mingled and separated, We remember times when they've loved and dated. The bonfire comes on the eve of our game, Our players are cheered onto glory and fame. Spirits mount as time progresses, Winner of the game? There are many guesses. The night of the game is finally here, V.I.T. wins and the fans all cheer. Homecoming dance is the finest of all. With all the grandeur of a queen's ball. Homecoming is the blending of old and new faces. A momentary joining of lives at different paces. BACK ROW LEFT TO RIGHT; David Corbitt, Kent Gray, Dan Farr, Dan Kendrick, Kevin Mayall, Barbara Schisler, Shiela Woodell, Karen Van Fossen, Gerry Cassidy, Debbie Aten. FRONT ROW: Scott Wallace, King Jerry Hollenback, Queen Sandy Copes, Ellen Engel. 67 69 a Soc-Hop. Our Hearts Were Young and Gay Cast Cornelia...............Ruth Ann Groff Emily.....................Linda Perkins Leo................Marlin McCormick Dick.....................Judson Waters Mrs. Skinner................Pam Mayall Otis. ........ Kenton Shawgo Admiral....................Bill Gilmore Inspector.............Maureen Miller Madame Elise..........Debbie Fawcett Purser....................Randy Parks Monsieur de la Croix. . . . Randy Fan- Steward................Greg Abernathy Therese...................Susie Heitz Harriet....................Rita Baker Winifred...........................Jill Speer Stewardess...............Connie Wright Crew Gary Demont, Dale McCurdy, Elton Colston, Debbie Chenoweth, John Kendricks, Kathy Tish, Alice Burgess, Kathy Fredricks, Sandy McMullen, Rita Reather, Georgia Johnson, Marsha Kinne, Brenda Parsano, Nancy Herink. Director....................Mrs. Daily Assistant Director. . . . Jane Wherley Stage Manager..............Sue Wickert The Junior Class young and gay Gave a play named that way. Although the play took alot of time It Came out very fine. Our stage crew was super cool And the actors were too. Your first class play you won't forget It's an experience you'll never regret. 70 Studies At V.l.T. 72 Our Sophomore Question Seventy Is Our Answer! Queen Diane and King Jerry A Time For Us” Prom Many hours spent on a single night Many hours spent in a fight Over what would be and where Of course you know it ended up there At the Union in Macomb Giving everyone lots of room to roam. A very nice job by the Juniors was done And everyone had lots of good fun A banquet of no equal was served And by the atmosphere no one was unnerved Queen Diane and King Jerry ruled over the dance To have a fine night plus A Time For US. 75 Our Juniors Wonder 76 78 79 ATHLETICS Football 1971-72 LEFT TO RIGHT- FRONT ROW: Dan Farr, John Kendrick, Dan Kendrick, John Pittman, Steve Young, Rick Heller, Jerry Hollenback, Leslie Switzer, Randy Farr, Kim Cable, Robbie Ladd, Judson Waters, Elton Colton, Steve Robertson, Greg Abernathy, Randy Parks. SECOND ROW-Dave Corbitt, George Bohm, John Baker, Greg Rumler, Marty Connour, Mike Engle, Ray Goodell, Darrel Buswell, Alan Fisher, Donald Buswell, Chuck Barclay, Rick Brown, Dave Danner, Dale McCurdy, Kent Gray, Mr. Toland. THIRD ROW- Mr. Snowden, Tony Farr, Chris Robertson, Steve Adcock, Mike Bucy, Kevin Cluts, Ben Fawcett, Paul Bubb, Bruce Kluthe, Donald Hampton, Dan Cassidy, Steve LeMasters, Marty Danner, Mike Blemler, Mr. Lane. 1971-72 Record Wins — 4 Loses — 3 Ties — 1 82 Football Snaps 83 1971 Senior Salute Steve Young Co-Captains: Jerry Rick Heller Tackle Hollenback G Les Guard Switzer John Pittman Center 84 Steve Robertson Halfback Dan Kendrick Fullback Darrell Buswell Halfback Varsity STANDING L. TO R. : Mr. Toland, Kenton Shawgo, Les Switzer, Alfred Seward, Mike Snedeker, Dan Kendricks, Dan Farr, Randy Farr, Mr. Connour, KNEELING L. TO R.: Steve Robertson, Martin Beans, Tom Barrett, George Parry, Randy Parks. Jr. Varsity STANDING L. TO R.: Mr. Toland, Eugene Hillyer, Brian McCormick, John Baker, Paul Bubb, Aaron Perkins, Kent Gray, Ben Fawcett, Kevin Cluts, Marty Connour, KNEELING L. TO R. : Dan Cassidy, Kim Miller, Steve Adcock, Mike Blemer, Chris Robertson, Mike Bucy, David Abertathy. 85 Mike Snedeker Center Les Switzer Forward Steve Robertson Forward 86 Track — 1972 LEFT TO RIGHT: KNEELING-Mike Bucy, Marty Danner, Donald Buswell, Alan Fisher, Dan Cassidy, Marty Con-nour, Leslie Switzer, Steve LaMasters. STANDING- Mr. Snowden, Mike Engle, Darrell Buswell, Donald Hampton, Gary Fredricks, Paul Bubb, Jerry Hollenback, Randy Farr, Dan Farr, Ray Goodell, Judson Waters, Kent Gray. Baseball — 1972 r LEFT TO RIGHT: KNEELING-Kent Gray, Steve Robertson, Mike Blemler, Lance Horwedel, Marty Connour, Dale McCurdy, Darrell Buswell, Tom Barrett. STANDING: Mr. Bradford, Kevin Cluts, D3n Farr, Randy Farr, Jerry Hollenback, Alfred Seward, Paul Bubb, Dave Danner, Greg Rumler, Leslie Switzer, Mr. Miller. 87 Varsity Jr. Varsity Cheerleaders Varsity squad: TOP ROW L. TO R.: Sheila Wooddell, Rhonda Barry, 2nd ROW: Diane Baker, Sue Wickert, 3rd ROW: Jill Speer, 4th ROW: Deanna Reibling. Jr. Varsity squad: L. TO R.: Liz Marshall, Linda Easley, Debi Aten, Jamell Harris. A big thank you should go to our 1971-1972 cheerleading squads for their hard work and long hours they have put in for the teams and the fans. They have unselfishly given of themselves to make this year successful. 89 Track Making tracks in the cinders For the screaming demanding mentor Really it's a challenge for the guys First a pass and then three tries To get over the high jump or the pole vault If you fail it's not your fault But don't give up yet 90 Baseball Snaps Baseball is that grand old sport, Rapid calls and rapid retorts. Seeking balls in the grass, Leaving early from their class. Learning all the while How to hit the ball a mile. 91 UNDERCLASSMEN Class of ’73 The Junior class officers for the 1971-72 school year were President: Randy Farr, Vice President: Judson Waters, Secretary: Jane Wherley, Treasurer: Sue Wickert, and Reporter: Marlin McCormick. Under their guidance, the Junior class accomplished a variety of activities. The class was well represented during V.I.T.'s fall homecoming when Karen VanFossen and Dan Farr were voted attendents. Money making projects included a chile supper during homecoming and the class play Our Hearts were Young and Gay. April 29, 1972 was the date of the Junior-Senior Prom given by the Juniors. It was entitled A Time For Us, a splendid finale to the high school years of the 1972 Senior class. 94 A. Burgess K. Cable D. Chenoweth E. Colston G. Abernathy R. Baker T. Barrett M. Beans G. Demott D. Farr R. Farr D. Fawcett K. Fredericks R. Groff S. Heitz N. Herink P. Mayall M. McCormick D. McCurdy S. McMullen B. Hollenback C. Hughes J. Kendrick M. Kinne M. Miller M. Nelson R. Parks G. Parry R. Ruark A. Seward K. Shawgo M. Shinberger B. Parsano L. Perkins S. Pilger R. Reather J. Speer D. Spencer C. Tish K. VanFossen J. Waters J. Wherley S. Wickert C. Wright Not Shown: G. Johnson C. Burlingame 96 The sophomores of 74 started the 1971-72 school year off in fantastic motion. We elected these officers for the year as follows: President- Aaron Perkins, Vice-President- Gerry Cassidy, Secretary- Jamell Harris. Treasurer- Liz Marshall, Reporter- Linda Horwedel. The first activity we had was selling magazines to earn money. This turned out to be a great success. But this wasn t the most exciting thing to happen. This was the year to get our license. During this time Mr. Connour was to get thrilled, chilled and otherwise bored to sleep. All in all though, he came through it alright. We ordered our class rings and started to consider ourselves upperclassmen. All this will help the class of 74 be remembered. 98 K. Carithers G. Cassidy D. Danner D. Douglas L. Easley M. Engel T. Farr B. Fawcett D. Abernathy R. Abernathy S. Adcock K. Bader E. Bubb D. Buswell G. Buswell R. Campbell C. Barclay M. Bassett M. Blemler R. Brown 99 R. Groff B. Hamm D. Hamm B. Hammond J. Haney J. Harris M. Hezlep S. Hickle J. Hollenback L. Horwedel B. Kluthe V. Mahan A. Fisher T. Glover G. Goodin K. Gray E. Marshall J. May all B. McCormick D. Nehmelman 100 G. Webb J. Wood P. Wooddell Not Shown: S. Hickle 101 Freshman Class Freshmen class officers FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Dave Corbitt, vice president; Lance Horwedel, president; Maggie Marshall, secretary; Greg Rumler, treasurer. It took courage and a lot of nerve, but we've done it! We've made it through our freshman year! Now that it's over we can look back on all the fun we had. We sold candy to make money. We supported the Hornets at all the games. We even got off easy with no initiation! For the first time we feel as if we are really a part of V. I. T. We're really looking forward to our next three years. 102 103 M. Danner M. Danner A. Demoss B. Fawcett P. Groff D. Hamm M. Hamm D. Hampton G. Hillyer L. Horwedel K. Kendrick K. Knowles B. Fawcett G. Frederick V. Freels C. Groff C. Haney R. Hayes R. Heaton D. Hickle 104 G. Rumler J. Savage D. Seward M. Seward K. Miller R. Poen M. Posey C. Reedy K. Sherwood T. Sliger E. Stambaugh D. Brown Not shown: B. Kluthe C. Robertson 105 Junior High Faculty NELDA KELLY Language Arts VII WALTER COOK Language Arts VII 106 107 S. Adcock K. Azbell L. Baum R. Bohm D. Bowen A. Bubb S. Busby J. Bus we 11 XP. Carithers J. Cassidy D. Chenoweth K. Chenoweth R. Chenoweth R. Cluts K. Coates M. Creech J. Current K. Danner M. Easley D. Frakes G. Goodin B. Green G. Hamm S. Haney D. Harper L. Heaton M. Heaton C. Howell R. Kendrick K. Marshall J. McCormick I- Miller ]. Myers J. Nehmelman T. Pitts R. Porter B. Reneau R. Richey J. Ritter G. Saurbaugh T. Savage S. Schisler K. Shaw S. Shawgo E. Shinberger C. Smith P. Smith Y. Sowers R. Stickler L. Stoops D. Waller T. Walter E. Wickert M. Yazvec P. Nelson J. Kendrick S. Kendrick D. Dick M. Dick NOT SHOWN: D. Kessler 108 8th Grade J. Abernathy D. Aten S. Bean L. Brown G. Bus we 11 A. Hudson V. Chambers M. Creasy H. Colston G. Coons J. Derry V. Derry J. Fawcett K. Frye N. Hampton D. Haney J. Heaton R. Heflin D. Hickle R. Hickle L. Holcomb C. Hollenback S. Horwedel S. Huett M. Jones D. Kelly C. Kirkbride T. Knowles G. Lafary R. Malott R. Martin K. McMullen K. Miller W. Nielson R. Parks K. Parr J. Pittman A. Posey M Rumler V. Saufley J. Saurbaugh S. Selph D. Snowden R. Sowers C. Spencer C. Stambaugh D. Stracker T. Switzer L. Thomas J. Vaughn R. Vaughn J. Walker S. Waller J. Webb K. White T. Willison S. Wood NOT SHOWN: C. Cleer K. Kessler G. Spangler 109 FIRST ROW: K. Shaw, D. Winship, J. Walker, T. Willison, S. Waller, K. Marshall. SECOND ROW: L. Stoops, T. Pitts, S. Bean, C. Lafary, K. McMullen, K. Miller, K. Azbell'. THIRD ROW: S. Busby, J. Webb, V. Sau-fley, S. Horwedel, J. Miller, D. Frakes, L. Brown, G. Goodin. FOURTH ROW: R. Sowers, R. Parks, G. Hamm, D. Winship, D. Aten, J. Pittman, G. Buswell. Jr. High B a 110 FIRST ROW: Y. Sowers, C. Smith, G. Buswell, S. Waller, J. Buswell, R. Chits. SECOND ROW: R. Sowers, J. Heaton, G. Hamm, V. Saufley, J. Pittman, D. Harper, K. Azbell, Mrs. Lucie. THIRD ROW: A. Hudson, B. Green, K. Coates, L. Stoops, K. Danner, S. Adcock, P. Nelson. FOURTH ROW: M. Dick, K. Howell, J. Fawcett, K. Marshall, G. Goodin, S. Shawgo. FIFTH ROW: S. Selph, D. Aten, K. Stambaugh, A. Posie, W. Nielson, J. Kendrick. Jr. High VIT Jr. High Baseball FRONT ROW—Greg Bus well, Bob Kendrick, Don Harper, Victor Saufley, Glen Hamm, John Ritter, Jeff Miller, Glen Coons, Jeff Abernathy. BACK ROW--Ricky Hickle, Larry Thomas, Randy Vaughn, Kevin White, Ken Miller, Coach Norman Miller, Dan Snowden, Tim Walters, Dennis Frakes, Dale Haney, Mike Rumbler. WON VIT 13 WON VIT 9 WON VIT 20 WON VIT 6 WON VIT 10 WON VIT 14 WON VIT 8 WON VIT 18 WON VIT 11 LOST VIT 3 Colchester 9 Lewistown 5 St. David 5 Macomb Edison 3 Rushville 6 Lewistown 13 Bardolph 5 Lewistown 17 Industry 0 Bartonville 4 District District Finals Sectional The V. I. T. Jr. High Baseball Squad had a very successful 1971 season. Combining the coaching ability of Mr. Norm Miller and the squad's long evening practices they ended the season with a 9-1 record. The squad brought back the district trophy by defeating Lewistown 18-17. They were defeated in the sectional by one point by Barton-ville. We can be grateful for the hard work these young boys have shown in this sport. The experience they have gained in these Jr. High years will help them to become athletes of tomorrow. 112 Jr. High Basketball Lightweight BACK ROW (L. TO R. ) Mr. Miller (coach) R. Parks J. Martin K. Chenoweth M. Rumler R. Kendrick D. Waller V. Saufley J. Miller FRONT ROW (L. TO R. ) J. Current G. Coons M. Easley G. Hamm D. Chenoweth D. Harper R. Porter J. Abernathy Heavyweight BACK ROW (L. TO R. ) Mr. Miller (coach) K. Kessler D. Haney J. Pittman D. Snowden L. Thomas E. Wickert J Heaton D. Bowen FRONT ROW (L. TO R. ) J. Current G. Coons K. White S. Horwedel T. Walters K. Miller S. Waller J. Ritter 114 The phrase Dynamite comes in small packages could easily describe this years Jr. High basketball teams. Even though the heavyweights didn't compile such an impressive win-loss record as the lightweights did, they made up for it in their spirit and determination to play the game as best they could. These boys learned the fundamentals of the game (shooting, passing, offense, and defense), how to cooperate (passing to the open man and not being a ball hog), and how to win and lose with pride in knowing that they had done their best. Most of these players will enter High School and make up a good part of it's Jr. Varsity basketball team next year. We would like to take this time to congratulate them on a fine effort these last two years and wish them the best of luck for their remaining four years in High School sports. About the lightweights, it can be said that they had a very good season for they rolled up 11 wins and 8 losses. Two of their most noteable accomplishments include 2nd place finishes in County and District Tournaments. Both of these games were lost by very slim margins. The boys gave up many other after-school activities to stay and practice basketball besides loosing hours of sleep because of before-school practices in the mornings. They soon learned that you don't become a good player over night. Mr. Miller and the two basketball teams should be congratulated for representing the V. I. T. Jr. High sports department so well this year. 115 FRONT TO BACK: Sarah Wood, Amy Hudson, Tracey Willison, Marla Jones. FRONT: Susan Schisler, Juanita Kendrick. LEFT: Annette Bubb. CENTER: Robin Cluts. 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