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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1973 volume:

Those were the days my friend, We thought they’d never end. We’d sing and dance forever and a day. We’d live the life we chose, We’d fight and never lose. For we were young and sure to have our way. I Table of Contents Introduction Administration Seniors Activities Underclassmen The coach is everything mental in the game. He is the spirit and the guts, the thinker and the teacher. The difference between two teams of similar personnel is the coach. CAN'T UNDERSTAND IT. SOMEONE HAS COMPLETELY FILLED MY OFFICE WITH JELLO ADMINISTRATION Board Members: Neva Peak Bob Kenderick Harold Horwedel Sam Porter Fred Miller Howard Robinson Board Members Principal Inman Superintendent Ellinger 6 Administrative Personnel SECRETARIES: Donna Farr Virginia Cleer COOKS: E. Thomas, M. Hollenback, E. Bucy. Mrs. Dailey ENGLISH I ENGLISH II JR. PLAY DIRECTOR SR. PLAY DIRECTOR SR. SPONSOR 9 10 11 Mrs. Cary BOOKKEEPING SHORTHAND OFFICE PRACTICE GENERAL BUSINESS AND GENERAL TYPING SPONSORS FRESHMAN C1ASS ASST. SPON. STUDENT COUNCIL 14 Mr. Hunter Mr. Connour PHYSICAL EDUCATION J.V. FOOTBALL AND VARSITY BASKETBALL COACH PHYSICAL EDUCATION DRIVER'S EDUCATION Mr. Toland Mrs. Lucie Mrs. Smith GIRLS CHORUS BROTHERS AND SISTERS JR. HIGH CHORUS 20 Mr. Tavernier CONCERT BAND JAZZ BAND PEP BAND POM POM SQUAD JR. HIGH BAND 21 Librarians Mrs. Hughes PRE-ALGEBRA ALGEBRA I ALGEBRA II ADV. MATH L J 3 t-.t Thirty years of service to the V.l. T. community as educator and friend. 25 Coaches’ Corner Norm Miller BASEBALL Trevor To land j.V. FOOTBALL VARSITY BASKETBALL Nelson Snowden VARSITY FOOTBALL 27 TRACK Jim Miller J.V. BASKETBALL Student Teachers MRS. HUBBART American History World Problems MRS. STREET Home Ec. STELLA NAROJOWSKI Biology FRANCIS McCLOUTH Bookkeeping General Business Office Practice BARRY JAMES Industrial Arts ivux. COLBERT World History American History 28 DON'T PLA Y NO MORE OF THEM SAD SONGS. LENNY SENIORS Seniors 73 OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Reporter: Rita Baker Treasurer: Connie Hughes Secretary: John Kendrick V. President: Jane Wherley President: Marlin McCormick As Seniors we entered our final year of high school with a deep feeling of priority and leadership. To uphold our responsibilities, we handled football concessions, successfully organized our Homecoming chili supper and produced our second class play. Our Senior year was filled with the adventure and excitement that we had anticipated. As time marched on, we began to realize that this chapter of our life would soon come to an end; thus we strived to make the most of every single moment remaining. Looking back we find that we have indeed, survived the Pytha gorean Theory, animal dissection, and OEDIPUS THE KING. We shall always cherish the memories of our many good times and lasting friendships. Upon leaving V.I.T., we summarize the past four years full of both disappointments and success. We are appreciative of the patience and understanding of our instructors. They have equiped us with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to meet the challenge which lies ahead. JOHN THOMAS BARRETT MARTIN LYNN BEANS ALICE ANN BURGESS CHARLES CLIFFORD BURLINGAME NANCY JO HERINK BURNETT JEFFREY KIM CABLE DEBRA LYNN CHENOWETH DAN ALLEN FARR ELTON BRIAN COLSTON RANDY JACK FARR GARY ALAN DEMOTT WILLIAM L. GILMORE RUTH ANN GROFF SUSAN JEAN HEITZ WILLIAM ARTHUR HOLLENBACK MARCIA ANN KINNE PAMELA ANN MAYALL MARLIN DEAN McCORMICK DALE EDWIN McCURDY SANDRA LEE McMullen MAUREEN NANETTE MILLER BRENDA LOU PARS A NO STEPHEN LEE PILGER RITA AVIS REATHER ALFRED DEAN SEWARD KENTON LEE SHAWGO MARVIN LOUIS SHINBERGER CATHY MAY TISH KAREN LYNN Van FOSSEN JUDSON DEAN WATERS JANE ELLEN WHERLEY SUE ELLEN WICKERT CONNIE SUE WRIGHT A Glance at Senior Society rOjf mi Senior Pacemakers JANE WHERLEY D.A.R. RUTH ANN GROFF Valedictorian RANDY FARR Phil Batterton Award MARLIN McCORMICK S.A.R. SUE WICKERT Co-salutatorian JILL SPEER John Phillip Sousa Award Senior A ccomplishments GREG ABERNATHY: Ind. Arts Club 1,2; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 2; Class Play 3. LINDA AZBELL: FHA 1,2, 3,4 (Public Relations 2); Class Reporter 1,2; GAA 2,3; French Club 3,4; Student Council 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Speech 2,3; NHS 3,4; SAA 4; Betty Crocker 4; Class Play 3,4. RITA BAKER: French Club 1,2, 3,4 (Pres. 4); GAA 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; FHA 4; Class Officer 4; Class Plays 3,4. TOM BARRETT: FFA 1,2,3; Varsity Club 2,3; Basketball 1; Baseball 2,3. MARTIN BEANS: French Club 1,2; Football 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4. NANCY BURNETT: FHA 1,2, 3,4; GAA 1,2; Band 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Class Play 3. KIM CABLE: Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3; Football 1,3; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1; Track 1; Class Play 4. DEBRA CHENOWETH: FHA 1,2, 3,4 (Public Relations); GAA 2; Class Play Crew 3. ALICE COLSTON: GAA 1,2,3,4; FHA 2,3,4; Pom-Poms 3; Class Play 3,4. GARY DEMOTT: Ind. Arts Club 1,2,3; Class Play 3. DAN FARR: FFA 1,2,3,4 (Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4); Varsity Club 2,3; Chorus 2; Homecoming Attendent 3; Football 1,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3; Baseball 2,3. RANDY FARR: FFA 1,2,3 (Secretary 2, Pres. 3); Class Vice-Pres. 1,2; Class Pres. 3; Varsity Club 2,3; NHS 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4 (Captain 4); Basketball 1,2, 3,4 (Captain 4) Baseball 1, 2, 3,4; Track 1,2, 3; Wilco All-Conference Football and Basketball; Class Plays 3,4; Homecoming Attendent 1,2. BILL GILMORE: Football 1,2,4. RUTH ANN GROFF: GAA 1,2, 3, 4; French Club 1,2, 3,4; FHA 4; Speech 1,2,3,4; NHS 3,4; Class Play 3, 4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Valedictorian. SUSAN HEITZ: FHA 1,2, 3,4 (Recreation Chairman 3, Project Chairman 4); GAA 1,2, 3,4 Sportshead 4; Annual Staff 2,3,4 Co-Editor 4); Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 4; French Club 2,4; Class Play 3,4. CONNIE HUGHES: Student Council 1,2,3,4 (secretary 3); Band 1, 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 4; FHA 1, 2, 3,4 (Vice-Pres. 4). GEORGIA JOHNSON: FHA 1,2, 3,4 (Public Relations 2, Projects Chairman 3, Historian 4); GAA 2,3; Annual Staff 3,4; Pom-Poms 2,3; Cheerleading 4; Chorus 3; Class Play 3,4; Homecoming Attendent 4; Prom Attendent 4; French Club 2. JOHN KENDRICK: Football 3,4; Ind. Arts Club 1,2; Class Play 3,4; Class Secretary 4; Prom Attendent 4. MARCIA KINNE: French Club 3,4; Class Play 3,4. PAM MAYALL: GAA 1,2, 3,4; NHS 4; French Club 1, 2,3,4; Annual Staff 2,3,4 (Business Manager 3, Photo Editor 4); Class Play 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4 (Secretary 4); Chorus 1, 2, 3,4. MARLIN McCORMICK: Ind. Arts Club 1; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; FFA 2,3,4 (Secretary 3, Vice-Pres. 4); NHS 3,4; Class Reporter 3; Class Play 3,4; Student Council 3,4 (Treasurer 3, Vice-Pres. 4); Football Manager SAR Award; Basketball Announcer 3,4; Homecoming Attendent 4. DALE McCURDY: Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2; Baseball 2,3; Class Play 3,4; Prom King 4. SANDY McMULLEN: GAA 1,2, 3,4 (Sportshead 3,4); Band 1, 2, 3,4; Chorus 3; FHA 1, 2, 3,4 (Public Relations 2, Vice-Pres. 4); French Club 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Prom Attendant 4. MAUREEN MILLER: GAA 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2, 3,4 (Sec- 38 Senior A ccomplishments retary 4); Band 1, 2, 3,4; Chorus 3,4; Track Stat. 4; French Club 3; Class Play 3,4. MARY ANN NELSON: GAA 1,2, 3,4; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Stat. 2, 3,4; Class Play 3, 4; NHS 4; Band 1,2. RANDY PARKS: Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Chorus 2; Prom Attendant 4; Class Play 3,4. GEORGE PARRY: Varsity Club 2; Track 1,2,3; Basketball 1,3; Football 1,2,3; Ind. Arts 1,2. BRENDA PARSANO: Class Play 3,4; Chorus 1. STEVE PILGER: FFA 1, 2,3,4; Football Manager 1. RITA REATHER: GAA 4; FHA 4; Class Play 3,4. ALFRED SEWARD: Football 1; Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Class Pres. 2; Prom Attendant 4. KENTON SHAWGO: Student Council 1,2; Band 1,2,3, 4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Class Play 3,4; Basketball Manager 3; SAA Award 4; French Club 4 (Treasurer). KATHY SNOWDEN: FHA 1,2, 3,4; Class Play 3,4. JILL SPEER: GAA 1, 2, 3,4 (Points Chairman 2); FHA 4; French Club 1,2, 3,4 (Reporter 3); Cheerleading 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4 (Pres. 4); Chorus 1,2, 3, 4 (Secretary-Treasurer 4); Student Council 1,2 (Treasurer 1, Secretary 2); Class Treasurer 1; NHS 3,4; Class Play 3, 4; Track Queen 4. JUDSON WATERS: Student Council 1,2, 3,4 (Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4); Football 1,2, 3,4 (Captain 4); Honorable Mention All Conference Football; French Club 1; Varsity Club 2,3; Band 2; Chorus 1,2; Speech 1,2, 3,4; Class Officer 3; Homecoming King 4. JANE WHERLEY: FHA 1,2, 3,4 (Public Relations 2, Secretary 3, Pres. 4); Band 1,2, 3,4 (Vice-Pres. 4); GAA 2,3,4 (Vice-Pres. 4); Chorus 1,2, 3,4 (Vice-Pres. 4); Annual Staff 2,3,4 (Editor 4); French Club 2, 3 (Treasurer 3; Homecoming Attendant 1; Class Officer 1, 3,4; NHS 3, 4; SAA 4; DAR 4; Prom Queen 4; Class Play 3,4. SUEWICKERT: GAA 1,2, 3,4 (Points Chairman 2, Sportshead 3, Pres. 4yt FHA 4; Annual Staff 3,4; French Club 1,2, 3,4; Band 1, 2, 3,4 (Vice-Pres. 4); Chorus 1,2, 3, 4 (Pres. 4) Cheerleading 2,3; Class Plays 3,4; NHS 3,4; Homecoming Attendant 2; Homecoming Queen 4; Track Queen 4; Class Treasurer 3; Salutatorian. CONNIE WRIGHT: GAA 1, 2, 3,4 (Points Chairman 3, Treasurer 4) FHA 1, 2, 3,4 (Treasurer 3); Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Class Play 3,4; Track Stat. 4. CLASS MOTTO: So much of life ahead. CLASS FLOWER: Daisy CLASS COLORS: Royal Purple and Orchid. DAVID SPENCER: FFA 1,2, 3,4. CATHY TISH: FHA 4; Stage Crew 3,4. DEBBIE UTSINCER: GAA 1,2, 3,4; French Club 3,4; Pom-Poms 3; FHA 4; Class Plays 3,4. 39 KAREN VAN FOSSEN: FHA 1,2, 3,4 (Public Relations 4); Band 1; GAA 3; Pom-Poms 3; Class Play 3; Homecoming Attendant 3. Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise G haste, G remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quetly G clearly; and listen to others, even the dull G ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud G aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain G bitter; for always there will be greater G lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign af- fection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity G disenchantment it is perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue G loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees G the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe if unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive him to be, and whatever your labors G aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery G broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. 1927 by Max Ehrmann. All rights reserved. Copyright renewed 1954 by Bertha K. Ehrmann. Reprinted by permission Crescendo Publishing Co. , Boston, Mass. 41 Senior Class Trip — 1973 On Saturday, May 5th, thirty-one eager members of the Senior Class along with four cooperative sponsors, boarded two buses in route to Six Flags, Missouri. We arrived at the Ramada Inn at 11:00, checked in, and quickly departed for Six Flags. For eight energetic hours the group rode rides and rides, and more rides - even our sponsors joined in on the fun. Afterwards we ate at Shakey's and then returned to our hotel room for a not so quiet night's rest. We had nothing to fear for with Mrs. Dailey answering the phone and Mrs. Inman patroling the halls we were safe from such dangers as baseball players! After a quick breakfast at Sambo's Sunday morning, the weary Senior class started back home. LOOK AT IT THIS WAY— SOMEONE HAS TO PLA Y THE PART OF A FLOWER IN THE CLASS PLA Y ACTIVITIES mu.au f JAtV lift RY '5 SUE .|.T. High Sc he FRENCH CLU3 NEWS Wednesday, December 23, 1972 after schoi at 2:09, the French Qub h3d a Christmas party In the Home Ec, room. After practising the skit for Friday the 22 members present enjoyed alchohdic champagne and pop. Every one had fun and there was plenty o food to go around. SPOT LIGHT ON MR. WILSON Mr. Wilson is happily married and is residing in Cuba. He also attended high school at Cuba. Mr. Wilson is attending W.I.U. in Macomb. When what he thinks of Western he replied I have been thas three years and one quarter. I am yery happy to be going to Western Mr. Wilson played baseball for two years at v PM-stca-1 Safety. wers said any s wo'id a T him th was hi persor I elude el and If I to go � ■ freind and ve; I think best you can ao'Jism When asked about Mr. Wilson's hobbles and interests he said, basketball, baseball, the thing I enjoy most is coaching the little kids in the summer. V. I.T. would like to welcome you in hopes that you will enjoy our school. Jan. 26 Jan. 2 alley Dis Dis Feb. 12 Llncdn's 3rthday No Schoo Jr. High 3asketbaLL-LW Dis trict—Tourn. Band Festival—Canton hos Feb. 13 3r. High Basketball-Astorl hare Jr. High Ba3ketball-HW Dis trict Tourn.. --- Feb. Ik Jr. High BaskatbsJl-HW District Tourn. Feb. 15 Jr. High Basketball-HW Dis-trict Tourn. Feb. 16 3r. High Basketball-Colche- JrT High Baskstbsil-KW DiSl trict Tourn. Feb. 17 Jr. Figh LW BecHonal Tourn Feb. 19 Jr. Figh LW Sectional Tourn ACTIVITY C ALENDAR F-3 3asketb3il Couriy Tourn Avon Varsity Basketball Count own --Btrsb •30 ester —St Avon- lustr lustr Stats 50 Les A mis Francaise BOTTOM CENTER CLOCKWISE: T. Farr, A. Speer, J. Harris, G. Cassidy, P. Mayall, S. Heitz, T. Switzer, K. Frye, D. Utsinger, M. Kinney, B. Hamm, sec. ; R. Baker, pres. ; Mrs. Pavelka, sponsor; N. Rademaker, vice-pres. ; K. Shawgo, treas. ; K. Azbell, D. Blansfield, D. Aten, P. Bubb, J. Speer, L. Azbell, S. Wickert, R. Groff, L. Horwe-del, B. Hammond, J. Pittman, J. Wherley, S. McMullen. 53 Homecoming- that indefinable feeling of spirit That draws a person closer to his school— Creating the greatest bonfire ever, Participating in a pep rally, Cheering at the football game, And dancing to the theme, Colour My World . Thus is the experience of belonging— Of feeling a part of the whole. Solitude and the wonderful Time of quiet when we can Reflect over our past experiences And look forward to our new ones Think our own thoughts, and even Plan for the days ahead. Colour My World Future Housewives of V.I. T. BOTTOM ROW L.-R: Mary Hamm, Debbie Douglas, Linda Easley, Maureen Miller, Connie Hughes, Jane Wherley, Sandy McMullen, Georgia Johnson, Karen VanFossen, Debbie Chenoweth, Susie Heitz, SECOND ROW: Terri Sliger, Brenda Kluthe, Bonnie Wys, Tracy Willison, Maggie Marshall, Phyllis Woodell, Liz Marshall, Ellen Reedy, Susan Adcock, Vickie Derry, Amy Speer, THIRD ROW: Mrs. Brumett, Alice Posey, Denise Winship, Sarah Woods, Maria Bader, Julie Peak, Marla Jones, Mrs. Street, FOURTH ROW: Gretchen Lundeen, Jill Mayall, Ruth Ann Groff, Carla Reedy, Donalene Seward, Marlene Seward, Kathy Sherwood, Rosalie Churchill, Frankie Bartlett, Barb McCurdy, Sharon Rector, Debby Aten, FIFTH ROW: Cindy Hollenback, Jalane Walker, Susan Self, Kathy Marshall, Valerie Martin, Teresa Waller, Emily Bubb, Cathy Carithers, Kathy Kendrick, Bernice Chenoweth, Melinda Bassett, Nancy Herink, Melanie Mallot, Karen Burlingame. SIXTH ROW: Joy Saurbaugh, Rita Baker, Jill Speer, Connie Wright, Diane Aten, Kim Knowles, Kathy Chenoweth, Linda Azbell, Cathy Tish, Sue Wickert, Christy Stambaugh, Mary Ann Nelson, LeMerle Brown. 58 F.F.A FRONT ROW, L TO R: Kevin Kessler, Brian McCormick, Randy Parks, Don Buswell, SECOND ROW: Raymond Sowers, David Spencer, Dan Farr, Marlin McCormick, Mr. Hunter, Rick Hayes, David McCormick, THIRD ROW: James Pittman, Steve Pilger, Rodney Parks, Steve LeMaster, Greg Webb, Ed Wys, Don Hampton. Officers PRESIDENT. . . Dan Farr V. PRESIDENT... Marlin McCormick SECRETARY... Greg Webb TREASURER... Donnie Buswell REPORTER.. . Randy Parks SENTINEL... Dave Spencer 59 Meg Wheeler......................Maryann Nelson Mrs. Wheeler......................... Jill Speer Mr. Wheeler.......................... Randy Parks Aunt Fern.............................Connie Hughes Aunt Lettie....................................Rita Reather Ada..................................Connie Wright .......................................Rita Baker Ruby . ..............................Susan Heitz Heidi.......................................... Pam Mayall Jeannie..........................Maureen Miller .................................Ruth Ann Groff .....................................Judson Waters Alvin................................Kenton Shawgo Miles Doughton..................Marlin McCormick Evan Doughton.........................Randy Farr Ellen...............................Georgia Johnson Nancy..........................................Jane Wherley ................................................Sue Wickert Operator.........................Sandy McMullen Announcer...............................Kim Cable Band FIRST ROW, FRONT TO BACK: Mr. Tavernier, D. Blansfield, J. Harris, B. Hamm, S. Waller, C. Robertson, K. Cari-thers, M. Miller, T. Willison. SECOND ROW: R. Brown, R. Heaton, K. McMullen, R. Parks, R. Sowers, L. Azbell, C. Hughes, K. Miller. THIRD ROW: C. Wright, G. Cassidy, G. Lundeen, T. Farr, H. Ellinger, K. Marshall, E. Reedy, J. Pittman. FOURTH ROW: G. Goodin, J. Speer, K. Kendrick, M. Bucy, J. Pittman, D. Aten, L. Brown, D. Winship, R. Baker. FIFTH ROW: V. Saufley, K. Azbell, S. Heitz, P. May all, D. Aten, B. Hammond, S. Rector, S. Bean. SIXTH ROW: S. Horwedel, S. McMullen, L. Horwedel, J. Wherley, M. Engel, J. Weaver, S. Wickert, J. Walker. FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Pittman, K. McMullen, K. Marshall, L. Horwedel, B. Hamm, S. Heitz. SECOND ROW: Mr. Tavernier, D. Blansfield, T. Farr, R. Brown, G. Goodin, S. Horwedel, V. Saufley, L. Azbell, E. Reedy, R. Baker, K. Shawgo. THIRD ROW: J. Pittman, R. Heaton, G. Cassidy, K. Azbell, J. Speer, S. McMullen, J. Harris. 62 Girls Chorus FRONT ROW: B. Kluthe, C. Reedy, L. Easley, K. Ellinger, Mrs. Smith, R. Churchill, K. Marshall, A. Speer, J. Peak. SECOND ROW: B. Wys, E. Reedy, S. Rector, R. Groff, T. Waller, B. Hamm, L. Marshall, M. Miller, J. Harris. THIRD ROW: E. Bubb, B. Hammond, J. Speer, K. Azbell, J. Pittman, P. Mayall, C. Wright, R. Baker, L. Horwedel. FOURTH ROW: C. Hughes, S. Wickert, W. Nielson, S. Heitz, L. Azbell, J. Wherley, J. Weaver, K. Chenoweth, G. Cassidy. Brothers and Sisters FRONT ROW, SEATED: K. Marshall, J. Speer, I. Marshall, J. Harris, J. Wherley, Mrs. Smith. SECOND ROW, STANDING: R. Sowers, C. Hughes, K. Ellinger, R. Groff, L. Azbell, E. Reedy, J. Pitt-man, E. Bubb, B. Hamm. BACK ROW: M. Hedep, K. Shawgo, S. Wickert, P. Mayall, C. Wright, M. McCormick, K. McMullen, S. Waller, G. Buswell. 63 The Skeleton Walks Junior Class Play L. TO R. FIRST ROW: Mike Blemler, Duke , Amy Speer. SECOND ROW: Bonnie Wys, Gerry Cassidy, Jamell Harris, Mike Engel. THIRD ROW: Cathy Carithers, Betsy Hammond, Kent Gray, Tony Farr, Joyce Pittman. 66 L. TOR. FIRST ROW: J. Peak, D. Douglas, L. Marshall, M. Blemler, A. Speer, Duke , B. Selph, B. Kluthe, S. Adcock. SECOND ROW: J. Wood, L. Easley, B. Wys, G. Cassidy, L. Honvedel, J. Harris, M. Engel, S. Rector, G. Webb. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Dailey, T. Waller, C. Carithers, B. Hammond, K. Gray, T. Farr, J. Pittman, J. Weaver, B. Hamm. With all of the help from these people, the play was a hit! 67 Never Can Say Goodbye On April 28th, 1973, the V. I. T. Jr.-Sr. Prom was held in the Heritage Room of WIU Union. Decorated in blue and white, the theme was based on the song title, Never Can Say Goodbye . After a delicious meal, the Seniors enjoyed their prophecies presented by Gerry Cassidy and Joe Wood. The Jets provided the music for the Seniors' last and most memorable occasion in high school. The court named Jane Wherley as queen and Dale McCurdy as king. The first runner-up title went to Sandy McMullen and John Kendrick. Connie Hughes and Randy Parks were second runners-up. Third runners-up were Georgia Johnson and Alfred Seward. Becky Inman and Ricky Ellinger assisted the court by bearing crowns of white daisys. As the night ended, everyone rushed to parties, yet a sincere feeling of regret was evident, for the moment so long anticipated was finally over. The Seniors realized that an important chapter of their lives was about to end and discovered that in one sense they really Never Can Say Goodbye. National Honor Society SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Sue Wickert, Jill Speer, Jane Wherley, Linda Azbell, Ruth Ann Groff, Marlin McCormick, Randy Farr. STANDING: Linda Easley, Becky Hamm, Jamell Harris, Linda Horwedel, Mr. Schoenwetter, Pam Mayall, Mary Ann Nelson, Ellen Reedy. POW! BIF! BLAM! CRUNCH! SPORTS Football HOME | VISITOR TO GO OTR FRONT ROW: Jeff Abernathy, Mike Rumler, Steve Horwedel, Rodney Parks, Dave Kelly, Scott Waller, Victor Sauf-ley, Homer Elhnger, Glen Coons, Jim Derry. SECOND ROW: Marlin McCormick, Mgr. , Greg Abernathy, Randy Parks, Dan Farr, Bill Gilmore, Judson Waters, Randy Farr, John Kenderick, Dale McCurdy, Kent Gray, Alan Fisher, Don Buswell, Larry Thomas, Mgr. THIRD ROW: Coach Snowden, Jeff Martindale, Ben Fawcett, John Baker, Marty Connour, Mike Engel, Dave Danner, Alan Bubb, Don Hampton, Steve LeMaster, Ed Wys, Tony Farr, Mgr. , Coach Bills. FOURTH ROW: Chris Robertson, Dan Cassidy, George Bohm, David Corbitt, Greg Rumler, Gary Frederick, Bruce Kluthe, Randy Vaughn, Steve Adcock, Mike Bucy, Ed Gilmore, Coach Toland. W T Warren 8 6 N’Western 0 7 A von 8 0 Industry 18 0 Peoria Heights 22 26 Cuba (Homecoming) 6 32 Valley 6 30 Astoria 8 6 As usual, the VIT Hornet's football squad was small in size and was destined to face much larger competition. Along with their motto Think Pro and their strong desire to win, they finished the season with great success. With a record of four wins and four losses, the Hornets tied for second place in the WILCO. Many congratulations for a job well done! 72 1972 CO-CAPTAINS Judson Waters - Randy Farr RANDY PARKS Defensive End ALL-CONFERENCE Offensive End JUDSON WATERS Off. G Def. Tackle BEST BLOCKER JOHN KENDRICK Off. G Def. Tackle DAN FARR Offensive End Punter J GREG ABERNATHY Center Kicker RANDY FARR Fullback, Punter ALL-CONFERENCE Linebacker M.V.P. DALE McCURDY Halfback G Linebacker M.I.P. BURLY BUNCH BILL GILMORE Defensive End 75 Varsity FRONT ROW; Marty Connour, Dave Abernathy, Marty Beans, Mike Blemler, BACK ROW; Coach Toland, Larry Thomas Mgr. , Brian McCormick, Randy Farr, Paul Bubb, Randy Parks, Kent Gray. Jr. Varsity FRONT ROW; Marty Danner, Rick Martin, Kim Miller, Mike Bucy, Steve Adcock, Chris Robertson, Victor Sau-fley, BACK ROW; Ed Wys, Rodney Parks, Steve Horwedel, Jeff Heaton, Kevin White, Dan Cassidy, Kevin Cluts, John Baker, Jeff Martindale, Dan Snowden, James Pittman, Kevin Kessler, Mgr. 76 Hornets Scrap for Second Place in WILCO Finish. Hornet Hustlers Marty Beans Guard Randy Parks Forward Honorable mention All-Conference Randy Farr Center All-Conference 78 Baseball FRONT ROW: Raymond Sowers Mgr. , Mike Blemler, Larry Thomas, Kevin White, Mike Rumler, Jim Derry, Ken Miller, Mark Creasy Mgr. BACK ROW: Coach Miller, Brian McCormick, Kent Gray, Alan Fisher, Dave Danner, Randy Farr, Alfred Seward, Kevin Cluts, Marty Connour. Track FRONT ROW: Jim Webb, David McCormick, Mike Bucy, Ed Wys, Steve LeMaster, Don Buswell, Alan Fisher. BACK ROW: Coach Snowden, Greg Webb, Don Hampton, Alan Bubb, Rick Brown, Mark Hezlep, Jeff Martindale, Dan Cassidy, Gary Frederick, Marty Connour. 79 Track Snaps , 4J Baseball Snaps JAMELL HARRIS JUNIOR LIZ MARSHALL JUNIOR GEORGIA JOHNSON SENIOR (sub. ) JILL SPEER SENIOR GERRI CASSIDY JUNIOR Varsity ’72-’73 LINDA EASLEY JUNIOR A thletic Banquet Class of’74 Juniors L. TOR. Jamell Harris, Linda Horwedel, Mike Engel, Linda Easley, KNEELING: Gerry Cassidy. Starting the 1972-73 school year as upperclassmen, the Juniors elected the following officers: President, Linda Easley; Vice President, Jamell Harris; Secretary, Linda Horwedel; Treasurer, Gerry Cassidy; and Reporter, Mike Engel. From there the Junior Class ambitiously accomplished various responsibilities. We then anxiously awaited the arrival of our class rings in October. With zeal and spirit the class planned the bonfire. At the homecoming dance our representatives were Linda Easley and Tony Farr. The money making projects included, basketball concessions, the selling of Rex Cleaner, and the class play The Skeleton Walks. The Juniors planned the Junior-Senior Prom entitled Never Can Say Good-Bye held at the Western Illinois University Union. This was a lasting memory to end the high school years of the 1973 Senior Class. D. Hamm B. Hammond J. Harris M. Hezlep J. Pittman N. Rademaker S. Rector E. Reedy 88 90 THERE ISN'T A ONE OF THOSE UPPER CLASSMEN THAT HAS HAIR AS PRETTY AS YOURS. EVA SOPHOMORES To start the year, class officers were elected. Filling the positions were President: Kristy Azbell, Vice-President: Rick Poen Secretary: Kathy Kendrick, Treasurer: Doug Hamm. October was a busy month, for as Sophomores we were appointed to decorate the halls, cafeteria and lobby for Homecoming. It was alot of hard work, but very much appreciated. Our representatives in the Homecoming Court were Gretchen Lundeen and Ben Fawcett. Also during October, we sold magazines as our fund raising project, earning approximately $850. Obtaining our drivers' licenses was an exciting experience and we did scare Mr. Connour a few times. In February, we ordered our class rings and were pleased to hear they would arrive in May rather than next September. Therefore, we were looking forward to being upperclassmen. 93 D. Hampton R. Hayes R. Heaton E. Hillyer L. Horwedel K. Kendrick B. Kluthe K. Knowles 94 S. LeMaster G. Lundeen M. Malott K. Marshall M. Marshall V. Martin D. McCormick B. McCurdy D. Miller R. Poen C. Reedy G. Rumler J. Savage D. Seward M. Seward T. Sliger Not Shown: K. Azbell C. Robertson K. Sherwood E. Stambaugh E.Wys 4 KNOW ITS A FRIGHTENING THOUGHT. MY DEAR. BUT SOMEWHERE OUT THERE BEYOND THIS FENCE LIES THE EDGE OF THE WORLD FRESHMEN We've grown to be accepted members of the V.I.T. student body. Leading our class was President: Mike Rumler, Vice-president: Kelly Frye, Secretary: Denise Winship, Treasurer: James Pittman, Reporter: Cindy Hollenback. Through a candy campaign we started our class fund. With enthusiasm and spirit we decorated the press box at Homecoming. Sarah Wood and Randy Vaughn were our representatives in the Homecoming court. Feeling like true residents of V.I.T. Hornet Country, we're looking forward to the next three years. 98 J. Abernathy D. Aten S. Bean L. Brown K. Burlingame G. Buswell V. Chambers C. Cleer V. Derry J. Fawcett K. Frye R. Fuller H. Colston G. Coons M. Creasy J. Derry N. Hampton J. Heaton R. Heflin D. Hickle 99 M. Jones D. Kelley K. Kessler T. Knowles R. Martin J. Martindale K. Miller W. Nielson R. Parks K. Parr J. Pittman A. Posey M. Rumler V. Saufley J. Saurbaugh S. Selph 100 Not shown: K. McMullen D. Snowden H. Ellinger FRESHMEN FUNNIES 10? SHOULDN'T THIS CHECK BE MADE OUT TO THE SCHOOL. MISS QUIGLEY. RATHER THAN TO YOU PERSONALLY? 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Trib-Union Vermont Hardware Merle’s Rexall Store Wharton's Skelly Service IPAVA Willis Mayall Chevrolet Salesman Burgard Chevrolet Co. 753-8263 Heaton’s Texaco Bubb’s Men’s Wear Ipava Tap Food Every Friday Compliments of Ipava State Bank Ipava, Illinois Spoon River F.S. Inc. Ipava Plant Edsall Agency Fred Audry Velma’s Market Main Street Sundries — Ipava Herman’s Azbell’s Hardware Dan’s TV Blair’s Food Center Ipava Allied Building Center Ipava, 111., 753-8412 Easley Brothers Skelly Service Compliments of Morrison’s Hideout Compliments of the Milkshed Best Wishes to the Class of “73” Ulmer’s Ford Sales Shawgo Memorial Home Best Wishes from Tingley’s Products, Inc. Ipava Farmer’s Process Co. Ipava, Illinois, 61441 MFG. ofTopnotch Bigro MACOMB Macomb Office Equipment Jack Stites Pharmacies Stocker Jewelry Store Citizens National Bank of Macomb Danny’s Sporting Goods Bottorff-Allen Agency Macomb Savings Loan Dunsworth Macomb Stationers Village Leather Smith Rings Nelson’s Clothing Store Hageman Furniture Co. Inc. Union National Bank of Macomb Lebold Voegele Jewelers Gene’s Jewelry Jeans’ Hobbies Randolph Shoe Store 104 The Oxford Shop Davis Yamaha Sales Service of Macomb Joe Vida Robo Wash Giant Foods Brenner Furniture Company Pagliai’s Pizza Hammond Organ Studios Gene Gilson 1506 East Jackson Street Mike’s Texaco Woo’s Chop-Suey Italian Villa Princess Shop Bill’s “66” Value Village Macomb Termite Control Hangar 7 Maidrite Sandwich Shop Fab-N-Trim The Blind Melon Chitlin Band A Man’s World-Barbershop Queen’s Closet — Canterbury Court Macomb Auto Dealers Association J.C. Penney Company Baymiller's Holt’s Johnson’s Appliance Sweeney Cleaners The Children’s Shoppe Corky’s Clark-Super 100 LEWISTOWN Miller’s Shoe Store Weirauch Florists Phone 547-2243 Smartswear Shop Tom May Building Center D D Red Fox Fooditorium Don Jeanne’s Western Auto The Gent’s Men Wear Deep Rock Rocket Tap Main Street Pharmacy Webb Fertilizer Service Squatty Butler’s Building Materials Kinnamon Service Station Bob Irwin’s Triple A Station Johnson Johnson Farm Service Martin M. Love The Country Companies, Ins., Phil Deems Sno-White Laundry Dry Cleaner OTHERS Cremer Wright, Plymouth “We Guarantee The Job” U.S. Army Bader Company Adair, III. Hodges Garage — Adair, III. Beal’s Midway Garage Adair, III. We Thank A11 These Merchants They Support Vs Please Support Them 105 106 FRESHMAN SNAPS “Sofmor” Snaps 108 Keep On Truckin’ 109 My friends, I will remember you Think of you and pray for you. A nd when another day is through I'll still be friends with you. 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