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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1980 volume:

Leland runs for a touchdown against industry. [ Super Seniors Seniors reflect over memories at Vitorian picture sales. 1979-1980 Vitorian Staff Proudly Presents . . . Fred The Main Event Editors- Lori Horwedel Stephanie Beans Jr. Editors- Kevin Pilger Gary Shawgo Business Manager Dennis Wright Photographers- Stephanie Beans Lauri Killion Carman Smith Jeanette Lascelles Advisor - Elizabeth Burton VIT High School Table Orove III. Mr. Stephenson was a big hit at a pep assembly. 086I-6Z.6I [ 'V Q j [ lyWg 'lTr y y J vwotq 'y Tomyo p Senior Class J drt Q 'id ma) (j ajA ' fau z i (ty yJecOA -v ){. (l} jy O LMStl Gary Hamm Three Musketeers Terry. Danny. Robby Huh? What'da say? Super Seniors Laurie Hart Dave It's cool Chris Reed Working for Mr. America title Brian Dick. It’s been a bad dayl Carol. Laurie. Tami Check it out! Terry Pilger I rtri rule Mrs R’ ralro Senior Class ScLLVUjtt ) XSJ K uj. U t vxrtS yj?AZf zQ rvrva £i cLk. Quid HoMDMJmdL 1979-1980 sys v C W)7 Crown Bearers-Shawn Mayall, Chrissy Parsano; King and Queen-Todd Carithers, Cathy Belden; Boy Attendants (L to R) Marc Lawver, Brian Hadsall. Von Saufley, Danny Beldon; Past Royalty-Mike Snowden, Janet Baum; Girl Attendants (L to R) Debbie Miller, Cindy Malott, Tricea Parks, Tammy Palm. Attendants. Brian P., Brian H. and Gary H. decorate gym Carman and De De cheer at game. Todd and Cathy lead the dancing. 1979-1980 Homeco You Take My Breath Freshmen Attendants Tammy and Mark. Debbie and Senior 8 Checking out the girls! Bobby. Lindsey Barry and Mark. Mari B. and Brian H. Bon fire Von Junior ming Away Danny Attendants Tricia and Brian sophomore attendants. Blunder Woman alias Mrs. Knowles cheers at the pep assembly. Royalty Dancin 01 086I-6 .6I istyn-wv r 'pf?r� rf?r 7y yrwvc h 0-' 0 IrJ ir n Senior Class © 3 FiO M OiCkl HTlanai) '■ 3 Pai . SENIOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Stephanie Beans: Band 1.2.3.4; Science Club 1.2; EHA 1.2.3; Flag 1.2.3; Yearbook 2.3,4; Photographer 3.4; Co-Editor Yearbook 4; Varsity Club 4; Girls Basketball 2; Class Play 3.4; Class officer 4; Volleyball Stat. 2.3.4; Softball Stat. 2.3.4; Library Club I.2.3.4; Library Assistant 2.3.4; Who's Who 4; Senior Bowl 4; Super Senior 4. Rodney Beck: Super Senior 4. Cathy Beldon: Student Council 3.4; DAR 4; Cheerleader 1,2.4, Basketball 2.3.4; Track 1.2; Homecoming Attendant I; Chorus I; FHA 2.3.4; Varsity Club 2.3.4; Vice-President 4; FHA Vice-President 3; Varsity Club Vice-Pres. 4; Jr. Class Pres. 3; CETA 3.4; Co-op 4; Tres. It Homecoming Queen 4; Sweetheart Attendant 3; Variety Show 4; Stat. 3; Super Senior 4. Dan Belden: Football 1.2.3.4; Defensive Capt. 4; Honorable Mention 4; All County 4; Track 1.2.3.4; Varsity Club 2.3.4; Treas. 4; Class off. 1.2.3 (Treasurer); Swat Team 4; Jr. Class Play 3; Sr. Class Play 4. Oklahoma 2; Variety Show 3; Vocational 4; Swing Choir 2.3.4; Chorus 3; Super Senior 4. Barry Burgard: Science Club I.2.3.4; Varsity Club 3.4; Basketball I.2.3.4; Baseball I.2.3.4 Senior Bowl 4; Who's Who 4; Super Senior 4. Robbie Burgard: Super Senior 4. Carol Burlingame: Pom Pon 1.2.3; Track I; Chorus I; FHA 1.2.3; Vice-President 4; Basketball 2.3.4; Super Senior 4. Todd Carithers: Football I.2.3.4; Basketball 1.2.3; Baseball 1.3; Vocational 3.4; Homecoming King 4; Super Senior 4. Tammy Chambers: Pom Pon 1.2.3.4; Class Officer 1.3; Senior Bowl 4; Scholastic Showdown 4; Varsity Club 2.3,4; Softball I; Track I; Library Club 2; Chorus I. David Cheathem: Super Senior 4. Susan Chenoweth: Super Senior 4. Laura Cox: Band 1.2; Stage Band 1.2; Chorus 1.2.3.4; Student Helper Chorus 4; Flag Girl 1,2; Annual staff 4; Variety Show 3; Varsity Club 1.2; Science Club 2,3,4; French Club 3.4; Volleyball Liensman 2; Girl's Basketball Stat. 2.3; Manger 4; FHA 1.2; Swing Choir 1.2; Super Senior 4. Lisa DeMott: Softball 1.2,4; SAA 1.2; Oklahoma I-. Chorus I; Band I-. Senior Bowl 4; Scholastic Showdown 4; Super Senior 4. Leanna Elder: Pom Pon 1.2,3.4; FHA 1.2; Band 1,2.3; Chorus I; Super Senior 4. Scott Engel: Track 1,2,3; Science Club 1.2,3; Jr. Play 3; Stage Crew 3; FFA 4; Varsity Club 4; Stage Crew 4; Swat team 4; First Place in FFA fruit Sales; Super Senior 4. Lori Fawcett: Super Senior 4. Gary Hamm. Baseball 1.2.3.4; Basketball 1.2.3.4; Football 4; Varsity Club 2.3.4; French Club 3.4; Science Club 4; Student Council 1.2.3,4; SAA 1,2; Class Play 3; Senior Bowl 4. Scholastic Showdown 4� Super Senior 4. Brad Hammond: Super Senior 4. Shelley Hampton: Pom Pon 2.3.4; FHA: 1.2.3.4; Reporter 1,3; Super Senior 4. Dean Haney: Student Council 1.2; Sophomore Class President; Science Club I; SAA 1.3; Super Senior 4. Brenda Harper: Band I; Varsity Club 2,3; Track 1,2; Basketball 2; FFA 1,2,3; Library Club 2; Pom Pon 1.2; SAA I; Super Senior 4. Lauri Hart: Pom Pon 1.2.3; Co-Captain; Captain 4-. FFA 1.2 Secretary; President 3.4; Track 1.2.4; Softball 2; SAA 1.3; National Honor Society 3.4; Class Officer. Secretary 3; President 4; Library Club 2; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 3; Senior Bowl 4, Captain team Z”; Scholastic Showdown Captain 4; Super Senior 4. Eldon Heaton: Science Club 2.3.4; Sports Manager 1,2; Super Senior 4. Blake Hollenback: Science Club 1.2.3.4; FFA 2.3; Super Senior 4 Lori HorwedeL Band 1.2.3.4; Swing Choir I; FHA 1,2.3; Student Council 1.2,4; Tres. I. Sec. 2; SAA 1,2; Annual Staff 2.3.4. Jr. Editor 3, Co-Editor 4; Softball 1.2.3.4; Volleyball 1.2.3.4; Best Defensive player 4. All conference 4; Class play 3.4; Library Assistant 3; Flags I; Druim Mj. 3; Varsity Club 2.3.4; Class President I. Student Faculty Senate I; Super Senior 4. Greg Howell: Super Senior 4. Sallee Koeling: Super Senior 4. Tim Lauffenburger: Track I; Who’s Who Among American H«w h School Students 4; SWAT TEAM 3.4; FFA I.2.3.4. Reporter 2, Secretary 4; Super Senior 4. Tricia Little. Library Assistant 2.3.4; Library Club 3.4; FHA � � student Worker 4; Softball 4; Newspaper Staff 4. Super Senior 4. i Jeff Lundeen: FFA 1.2,3.4; Football 1,3; Super Senior 4. Dick Mahan: Science Club I; Baseball 1.2.3.4; Super Senior 4 Bev Marshall. Varsity Cheerleading 1.3.4; JV Cheerleading 2 Track 1.2.4; Basketball 2.4; Jr. Class Play 3. Band 1.2.3; SAA I. Student Council 1.2.3; Varsity Club 2.3.4; French Club 3, FHA 1.2.4; Co-op ' 'ker 4; Super Senior 4. 12 Kathy Sue Milby: FHA I.2.3.4; Chorus 1.2.3; French Club 4, Girl’s Basketball 2; Super Senior 4. Debbie Miller: Co-op Worker. 4; Cheerleader I.2.3.4. Varsity Club 2.3.4. Band 1.2; Stage Band 1.2. Who's Who Among American High School Students 4; Softball Stat. I.4� Class Play 3.4; Boy’s Track Stat. 2.3; FFIA 1.2.3; Swing Choir I; Homecoming Attendant 4. Annual Staff 4. Super Senior 4. Terry Palm: SAA I; Football I; Basketball 1.2.3.4. All Conference 3. All County 3. Co-Captain 4; FFA 1.2.3.4. Sentemal 3.4; Class play 3; Stage Creew 4; SWAT Team 3.4; Class reporter 3; National Honor Society 3; Varsity Club 3,4; Band I. Pep Band I; Who's Who Among High School Students 3.4; Super Senior 4. Terry Pilger= Football 1.2.3.4. WAC Honorable Mention Guard Offense 4. All County Guard Offense 4; Baseball 1.2; Basketball 1.2.3; Junior and Senior Class Play; Varsity Club 4; Super Senior 4. Brian Porter: Football 1.2.3.4, Co-Captain 4. All Conference 3.4. All County 4. Best Hustler 3; Basketball 1.2.3.4. Co-captain 4; FFA I.2.3.4. Vice-President 4; Band 1.2. Jazz band 1.2. Pep Band 1.2; Varsity Club 3,4. President 4; Calss Treasurer 4; SAA I; Who's Who Among American High School Students 4; SAR 4; Super Senior 4. Leland Rector: Track 3; Basketball 1.2.3.4; Football 1.2.3. All Conference Defensive Back 4; FFA I.2.3.4. Reporter 3.4. Swat Team 3.4. (stage Crew 3.4); Varsity Club 3.4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4; Super Senior 4. Chris Reed: Football 1.2; Track 1.2; Vocational 3.4; FFA 4; Science Club I; Weightlifting Club 2; Super Senior 4. Merri Saurbaugh: Band I. Basketball 2,3.4; Softball 2.3.4; Volleyball Linesman 3; Senior Bowl 4; Varsity Club 3.4; Library Club 3.4; Girl’s Basketball Stat. 3; Super Senior 4. Gloria Sizek: Band 1.2.3,4; Chorus 1,2.3.4; Library Club 4; FHA 4; Super Senior 4. Debra Stoops: Band 1.2.3.4; Varsity Club 2.3.4; Library Club 2.3.4; FHA 1.2.4; Who's Who Among American High School Students 3; Flags 3; Basketball 2.3.4; Volleyball Manager 4; Softball 4; Teacher’s Aide 4; Class Play 3.4; Library Assistant 2.3.4. Super Senior 4. Michelle Strode: Band 1.3.4; Basketball 2,4; SAA I; Flags 3; Varsity Club 4; Who's Who Among American High School Students 4; Library Club Assistant 4; Super Senior 4. Jack West: Super Senior 4. Della White: French Club 1.2.3.4; FHA 1.2; Basketball 2; Softball I; Super Senior 4. Cecil Wright: Super Senior 4. Sherry WyS: Super Senior 4. Fred Yazvec: Football 1.2; Track I; FFA 1.2.3.4; Vocational 3.4; Super Senior 4. Michele 13 1979-1980 % T £.!VUo OC UAiDaULU t- WrvA Q tck CD j c 14 Senior Class Bella White- %Jb iU- I TT cJkfiJU AJd Jl 1979 - 1980 Super Senior Class Officers Brian Porter Treasurer Stephanie Bean Secretary Cathy Beldon Vice President Cathy Beldon Vice President Laurie Hart President It was the fall of 1976 as we entered the doors of V.l.T. for our freshman year. The four years we spent at V.l.T. will always be remembered for the good times we shared. Our freshman year was full of fear-, wondering just what the seniors were planning for us next. It was a fun time, though, tooi mostly parties, dances, and fights now and then. As sophomores, we were a little more sophisticated: we got our class rings, and our licenses. The roads had a lot of black fire marks for a few months. Our junior year was far more exciting. We had our bonfire (our class of 80 holds the record for the most outhouses collected), we had our prom and Carol had a smash-up party. Our basketball team was nul in Conference. But as Seniors we accomplished the most. From Scholastic Showdown (on TV) to matchmaking for Mrs. Knowles, to State Playoffs in football, to the SWAT team of V.l.T., besides all the numerous other plays, musicals, sports, specials, and fun things we don’t have room to mention. But now as we leave V.l.T.. this spring of 1980. to face our own lives, we look back and laugh and remember. Thanks V.l.T. for all the memories.! Brian 1st row L-R: Carolyn Yocum. Jeanette Lascelles. Stephanie Beans. Debra Stoots. Kathryn Wright. Anastasia Slater. 2nd row-Debbie Baum. Lauri Killion. Kelli Howard. Sheri Roberts. Lori Horwedel. Mari Mranson. Carman Smith. Marjorie Demon. Deb Mohn. 3rd row-Miss. Evans. Cheryl Strode. Joan Kye. Teresa Chenoweth. Kelly Kaler. Stephanie Pittman. Cindy Lascellas. Tari Willison. Brenda Hampton. Tammy Palm. Connie Jochisch. Wendi Howard. Miss Kelso. The 1979-80 Volleyball season was a new experience for us all. Though our record might not look like it was very successful, we all learned and gained something from it. whether it was at a game, practice, on the floor or on the bench. Aside from learning a lot of volleyball skills. I think we all became more aware of a team concept and both will be helpful in the years to come. I'm sure the 1979-80 season is one we’ll always remember. All of the players would like to thank Miss. Evans for putting in all of her long hours to help us. By Lori Horwedel Joan and Brenda RECORD VARSITY - 3-9 JR. VARSITY - 7-3 Mari Lauri Killion All Conference-Lori Horwedel JV Best Defensive-Tari Willison JV Best Offensive-Tammy Palm Varsity Best Defensive-Lon Horwedel-Varsity Best Defensive Deb Mohn. Lauri Killion Lori Horwedel. Senior Pretty Music-Gloria Carolyn CHORUS: 1st row-L R Rhonda Durga. Marjie Brown. Carman Smith. Dorothy Forbes. Gloria Sizek. Anastasia Slater. 2nd row L-R: Laura Cox. Jeff Henderliter. Theresa Chenoweth. Carol Barclay. Pam Little. Connie Jochisch. Kenton Heaton. Carolyn Yocum. Several students went to IMEA auditions in November of this year at Jacksonville. They were Laura Cox. Terisa Chenoweth and Carolyn Yocum. We presented a Christmas Concert this year featuring the High School Chorus. Swing Choir and two solos by Laura Cox and Carolyn Yocum. Carolyn arranged her own version to the 12 Days of Christmas. Teresa Chenoweth. Rhonda Durga and Carolyn Yocum went to Camp Point for Solo and Ensemble contest. They received second places. For the Ipava Homeoming. Laura Cox. Teresa Chenoweth. Rhonda Durga and Carolyn Yocum sang solos and duets. Gary Shawgo has been a super accompanyist. Thank you Gary! Swing Choir Chorus Girls Left to Right: Rhonda Durga. Marisa Cox. Carman Smigh. Carolyn Yocum. Boys Left to Right: Kenton Heaton. Kevin Pilger. Danny Belden. Alan Codling. Soul Men Kelly and Cynthia B a n d R I L to R: Debra Stoops. Lori Horwedel. Michele Strode. Tricia Parks. Stephanie Pittman. Sheri Roberts. Mari Branson. ROs Cheryl Strode. Deb Mohn. Debbie Baum. Reta White. Cynthia Thomson, Rhonda Durga. Gloria Sizek, Richie Schisler. Becky Hollenback. Carman Smith. Gary Shawgo. R-3: Kevin Miller. Tony Roberts. Kelli Howard. Von Soufley. Scott Azbell. Gary Hamm. Brett Burgard. Wendi Howard. Stephanie Beans. Standing L to R= Tim Keller. Jay Pittman. Mr. Beasley. We started the year with a new director, again!!! Mr. Beasley stepped in on short notice, did a terrific job, and taught us all a great deal. We. for the first time, elected officers to help organize the band. They went as follows: President-Stephanie Beans. Vice-Pres.-Carman Smith. Secretary-Reta White, and Treasurer- Sheri Roberts. The IHSA band contest was held in Beardstown this year and we were rated in the first division. Tor this honor we received a plaque. The band really worked hard to make money this year. We sold Christmas Candles. Spice Shakers, and Gem all purpose cleaner. In the Spring we had three car washes, one at the high school, one at Vermont, and one at Ipava. We made money, had fun, and got very, very wet. We used our profits to buy an electric piano for the music department. Parades and Football games made up our marching season. We marched at the Table Grove. Astoria, and Ipava Homecoming parades. Bluffs invited us to do a joint football halftime show with them. We also performed at all the home games, and played during halftime and between games of the home basketball games. To conclude the year Mr. Malone invited us to spend a day at his home. We enjoyed a day of outdoor recreation and then watched a movie. The party and the whole year were both a complete success. By Stephanie B. and Agnes Principal- Tom Artman 1979-80 School Board A Marilyn Palm. Marilyn Chenoweth. Gary Bradford Kenny Lascelles. Bill Pilger Fred Miller Bruce White Larry Inman And A d m Superintendent- Jim Malone n 20 o n 0 The 1979-80 Student Council was a hard working group. With the help of Mr. Artman and Mrs. Cary, we accomplished many things. We plan on accomplishing more things in the future. I Stephanie working? 1st row l-R Bob Lascelles. Cindy Lascelles. Stephanie Pittman. Brett Burgard. 2nd row L-R Kieth McMullen. Kathlein krider. Kathryn Wright. Brian Hadsall. Mrs. Cary. 3rd row L-R Kevin Pilger. Marjorie Demon. Sheri Roberts. Von Saufley. 4th R- L-R Gary Hamm. Cathy Belden. Lori Horwedel. Brian Porter. Student Council Swat Team 1st row L-R Terry Palm. Scott Engel 2nd row L-R Leland Rector. Brian Porter. Danny Belden. Tim Lauffenburger Varsity- 1st row L-R: Coach O’Flaherty. Gary Hamm. Bryan Swift. Jay Pittman. Tony Snowden. Brian Hadsall. Coach Snowden. 2nd row-Robbie Burgard. Dan Chambers. Scott Azbell, Chris Heitz. Terry Pilger. Dan Belden. Cliff Miller. Brian Porter. 3re row Marion White. Dave Snowden. Bill Churchill. Scott Fawcett. Von Saufley. Doug Easley. Ed Yocum. Leland Rector. 79-80 Football Leland Rector Sam Osamu Gary Hamm Dan Belden Brian Porter RECORD VARSITY 70 JR.-VARSITY 70 Robbie Burgard Junior Varsity: 1st row L-R� Yancey Flack. Brett Burgard. Bryan Swift. Brad Ward. Zane Miller. Bob Lascelles. 2nd row-Tony Snowden. Brian Hadsall. Scott Fawcett. Dan Chambers. Ed Yocum. Dave Fouts. Dave Snowden. 3rd row-Coach O’Flaherty. Jeff Hunter. Brent Harper. Terry Reneau. Osamu Karakida. Lynsey Lunn. Alan Miller. Coach Snowden. Doug Easley Leland. Doug Coach-Stephenson-O'Flaherty This year’s football team was fun to work with. We won the WAC Conference which took us to the State Play-Offs. There we lost a tough game to Southern. Over all it was exciting and fun to be a Co-Captain and part of the squad, by Brian Porter We had a respectable and outstanding team this year. We played some big games this year and won most of them. Everybody thought we were a Cinderella team but we showed them that we weren’t. I really enjoyed playing on the team. By Terry Pilger The 1979-80 Football Hornets were a pleasant surprise to the coaching staff and community alike. What was expected to be a highly talented but too young and too inexperienced squad turned into a poised group of football players who seemed to thrive on pressure. Throughout the regular conference schedule they met every challenge, rising up to beat conference favorites. Virginia 14-12 and ISD 33-0. making them undefeated WAC champions and state playoff qualifiers. This was a team whose heart was made up of juniors, complimented by sophomores, and lead by seniors. Seniors whose leadership kept the team together during, on and off the field will be missed greatly. Everyone has the desire to win but the real winners have the desire to prepare to win” Bobby knight By Coach O'Flaherty and Coach Snowden Coach Snowden Touchdown! Front row L to R; Dennis Wright. Teresa Chenoweth. Debbie Mohn. Cathy Belden. Michele Strode. Back Row L to R. Laura Cox. Debra Stoops. Becky Flarper. Mari Branson. Laurie Hart. Mr. Snowden. Cathy Belden Coach Snowden While our win column showed only three wins, this in no way reflects the improvement of this years team. These girls worked bery hard and toward the end of the year we had gained respectability. We lost five games that could have gone either way. We lost to Bluffs in overtime 44-43. We battled B.P.C. hard but lost 45-42. We lost to Dosh 40-35. The girls played with class all year and will always be remembered as the pioneers of girls basketball at V.l.T. Debra Sloops Laurie Harl Michele Strode I feel V.l.T. has gained the needed experience in their program this year and will be Merri very competitive next year. Saurbaugh Coach Snowden Front Row L to R: Marisa Cos. Wendi Floward, Kelli Floward, Kathryn Wright, Cheryl Strode. Back Row L to R; Carman Smith. Joan Dye. Stephanie Pittman, Cindy Lascelles. Tari Willison. Coach Don Stephenson. The J. V.’s enjoyed a fine season ending with 10 wins and 7 loses. Double wins over Cuba and Bushnell plus a win at Bluffs and an overtime victory at Beardstown highlighted the season. The season began in November with constant work on the fundamentals of the game. Hard work helped lead to daily improvement of individual skill and team play. The Fresh-Soph group had many talented atheletes. and with continued hard work a bright future seems ahead for girls basketball at V.l.T. Debra and Laurie Michele Strode Time Out! Mari Branson Jivin Juniors We don’t jump off of scoreboards every day. so in our spare time we led our class onto bigger and better thins, such as the concessions at basketball games, bonfire, the class play, and our most strenuous task, the Jr.-Sr. Prom. Helping us at this job were our never complaining sponsors, Mrs. Bassett and Mr. Stephenson. We are looking forward to bigger and better events during our senior year. R-l: Scott Azbell. Mari Branson. Bonnie Brockley. Margie Brown R-2: Teresa Chenoweth. Jeannine Childers. Bill Churchill. Alan Codling R-3: Marjorie Demott. Doug Easley. Cindy Engel. Dorothy Forbes Marlin. Marion Cliff Kevin. Von Cliff Phyllis Cindy Dennis R-l: Jack Fouts. Becky Flarper. Chris Heitz. Jeff Flinderliter RO: Errin Jacobus. Charla Jockisch. Larry Kendrick. Doug Kepple R-3: Lauri Killion. Sallee Koelling, Jeanette Lascelles. Dennis. Bill. Marlin Dorothy R-l: Tim Schisler. Marion Schrodt, Greg Shaw. Gary Shawgo. RO: Carmen Smith. Marion White. Marlin White. Tammy Williams. R-3: Dennis Wright, Carolyn Yocum. Tammy Jeanette Teresa Von. Having Fun R-l: Phyllis Leonard. Brenda Lotz. Carla Lybargen Cindy Malott. RO: Eric Martin. Cliff Miller. Deb Mohn, Kevin Pilger. R-3: Jay Pittman. Alan Reneau. Sheri Roberts. Von Saufley. Carolyn Phyllis. Cindy Junior Class Drunk Scott getting fresh with Mari Deb got canned! Teresa giving speech to Mari and Jeannette Help Me! Help Me! PLAY CAST. Kevin Pilger-Sudsley. Bartender-Jeff. Cindy Malott-Saloon Girl. Laura. Bubbles. Charla Jockisch-Prell. Saloon Girl. Mari Branson-Sassy. Mother. Gary Shawgo-Dirty Dan. Banker. Father. Jeannette Lascelles Olive Tegran the Witch. Matilda the Poker Player. Lauri killion Narrator. Mother. Saloon Girl. Drama Student. Span. Deb Mohn -Borax. Saloon Girl. Scott Azbell-Sheriff Stage Hand. Teresa Chenoweth-Sister Tranquility. Spick. Stage Crew Dennis Wright. Jay Pittman. Marlin White. Scott acting normal!! Danny Dennis You’re so special, If only I could say. All those very special things, Everyone would like to say. The way you smile. So Friendly to us all. The meaning we will always cherish, From the classrooms to the halls. Your memories bring happiness. Through the pain, also sorrow, Will always have your heart. Through God’s eyes we borrow. 3rd grade You will have our love. With each day that will pass. For ten years from now. Our love will still last. For those who remember you, As one of a kind. Remember your unique friendship. For there is no other kind, by Cathy Belden 7th grade August 26 1963 March 1980 I 5th grade 6th grade 9th grade Silly Sophomore Officers Scott. Dave. Kathlein. Connie. Carman Class Of 82 Kathlein - President Dave - Vice-Pres. Connie - Secretary Scott - Treasurer Carman - Reporter This year has been filled with mixed emotion: the anticipation of receiving our drivers licenses, the sadness of losing our friend Danny Dennis and the happiness of proudly wearing our own class rings. It's been difficult at times but we feel we're ready for next year and all it has to offer. Kat is griping about her job again. Dave sits back and lets Kathlein take care of things. Carman doesn't reporting. look too interested in Scott is contemplating the financial difficulties of the class. Sophomores R-l Arthur Averill. Debbie Baum. Todd Belville. Rodney Brockley. R-2 Cay Carithers. Kim Cowin. Marisa Cox. Danny Dennis. R-3 Rhonda Durga. Kevin Easley. Scott Fawcett. Brian Hadsall. R-4 Melanie Hampton. BIOLOGY R-l Robin Hampton. Chris Heaton. Kenton Heaton. Kelli Howard. RO Ketra Hunter. Bill Jockisch. Mike Jones. Frank Kaelbar. R-3 Kelly Kaler. Osamu Karakida. Rhonda Kendrick Linda Kidd. Cay and Kevin ham it up Gute1 R I: David Snowden. Tony Snowden. Bruce Stoops. Cheryl Strode. RO Bryan Swift, Cynthia Thomson. Scott Wallace, Tess Waters. R-3: Reta White. Kathryn Wright. Ed Yocum. R-l: Kathlein Krider. Pam Little. Kelly McKinley. Keith McMullen. RO: John Miller. Robert Noe. Patricia Parks. Mike Parsano. R-3: Danny Richey. Lonnie Robinson. Tommy Rutledge. Cristy Savage. Anastasia Slater. Ketra Cristy plays Peek-A-Boo' Scott Art and gals. Anny and Connie Kelly. Brent. Bob Yancy Bob Lascelles - V. President Cindy Lascelles - Treasurer Tammy Palm - Secretary Cindy Belville - Reporter Marc Lawver - President Freshman Class WHAT ARE YOU READING? BRETT. RONNIE MARK. BECKY. BRENDA Steph Wendi Joan says, Hey! R-l Danna Abernathy, Ronnie Bair, Carol Barclay. Mary Bartlett RO Cynthia Belville, Ronda Bowman, Brett Burgard. Lanny Burgard R-3 Lisa Cheatham, Kim Decker, Joan Dye, David Fouts Brett seems really thrilled to have his picture taken R-l Brenda Hampton, Brent Hapter, Crystal Herriford. Mark Hillyer RO Andy Hendricks, Becky Hollenback, James Holloway, Lori Hopkins R-3 Wendi Howard. Laura Howell, Jeff Hunter. Tim Keller Pay attention, boys! R-l Stephanie Pittman. Terry Reneau. Ronda Ritter. Tony Roberts RO Donnie Rutledge. Richard Schisler, Tonya Shaw, Mark Smith R-3 Wes Stoneking. Brad Ward. Tari Willison R-l Brett Kluthe, Cindy Sascelles. Bob Lascelles. Marc Lawver. RO Carl Leonard. Lynsey Lynn. Penny Milby. Alan Miller R-3 Kevin Miller. Zane Miller. David Osborne. Tammy Palm Study Time? Freshmen The Incredible Hulk SAM Hanging Around Scenes Kevin thinking hard? Hot foot Macho Merri Cindy and Phyllis Putting In the trash r i n.MiSfi . PmrL A Familiar sight. 1977 These two pages are dedicated to Mr. Connour. who gave many years of his life to help students at VIT. These pictures reflect on some of the things he did for the community and school. — Lost But Not Forgotten — Lost in an untimely death. Lost by a predetermined fate, whose vengence and wrath are unfeeling. Lost is a life, too suddenly and unfairly ended. Lost is a being whose radiance and living affected all those who knew him. Lost is the answer to the age old question of Why? But Not forgotten is the grief and suffering that remains with us always. Not fogotten are the moments of sharing. Not forgotten are the reasons we loved and cared so much. Not forgotten are the little memories of the past that somehow mushroom to a magnitude of lasting strength. Not forgotten is the lasting comfort of knowing we were, indeed, blessed to have known someone who could have so deeply touched our lives. Lost is a person who gave so much just simply by living. Not forgotten is a person whose memory will be forever. By Janet Jackson MRS CONNOUR PRESENTING SCHOLARSHIP B. PORTER MRS. CONNOUR L. HORWEDEL PAUL CONNOUR SCHOLAR SHIP WINNERS Mary Ann Cary- Business Steve Beasley-Unit Band Mr. Blodgett Connie Webb- Science Don Stephenson Drivers Training Boys PE Lousie Bassett- Algebra Geometry Trevor Toland Jr. High Social Studies Rosie Evans - Girls P.E. Norm Miller Jr High P.E. Sylvia Dailey English Greg Reuschel 7th 8th Math ■npi Susan Harper Trevor Toland Librarians Tony Roberts Cindy. Phyllis And Tammy Dennis And Mr. Artman E I d o n 1st Row (eft Right): Laurie Hart. Carol Burlingame. Tami Chambers. Shelly Hampton, leanna Elder. 2nd Row (Left To Right), Marj Demon, Kim Cowin. Robin Hampton. Kelly McKinley. Becky Harper, Reta White. Cheryl Strode Laurie • WOWIII 1979-80 Captains, 1st Semester-Tami Chambers Bartlett Shelley Hampton Walters 2nd Semester-Laurie Hart Carol June Burlingame This year was spent marching in parades, football games and at basketball games. We had an exchange with the band at Bluffs. We also made new uniforms. It was a fun year. By CJB LLH 47 We’re so ORGANIZEDI Cheerleaders The cheerleaders of the 1979-80 season were very proud to cheer for the boys this year. Our football boys made the playoffs and our basketball boys won the Rushville Holiday Tournament. We had a great deal of fun working together as a team and I hope the boys have as many memories as I know we will have. By Cathy Belden Top: Charla Jockish-Bottom: Cathy Belden. Debbie Miller. Bev Marshall. Cindy Maloti T. To B. Tari Willison. Kathlem Krider. Tricia Parks. Tamtny Palm. Tonya Shaw L To R: Tonya Shaw. Kathlein Krider. Tricia Parks. Tammy Palm. Tari Willison. On Top. Dee Dee Hawkins L To R: Tammy. Tricia. Tonya. Kathlein And Tari. Smile prettyl 49 L To R J. Fouts. C. Malott. B. Harper. S. Pittman. S. Peak. D. Beldon, B. Jockisch. R. Kendrick. Front C. Burlingame, T. Lauffenburger SWCCtllCSTt Dance 1979-1980 Jack Fouts and Cindy Malott Bill Jockisch and Rhonda Kendrick Brent Harper and Steph Pittman Carol Burlingame and Tim Lauffenburger 50 FFA Left to right, 1st row — Mrs. Jackie Richmond. Cindy Malott. Marjorie Demon. Cathy Beldon. Carol Burlingame. 2nd row — Cindy Belville. Crystal Herriford. Kathy Milby. Anastasia Slater. Penny Milby. 3rd row — Cristy Savage. Margie Brown. Brenda Lotz. Joan Dye. Kim Cowin. Tricia Little. Carolyn Yocum. Rhonda Kendrick. Gloria Sizek. 4th row — Connie Jockisch. Reta White. Tammy Palm. Pam Little. Tari Willison. Cindy Engel. Brenda Hampton, Becky Hollenback. Sheri Roberts. Tricia Parks. 5th row — Kathlein Krider. Shelly Hampton. Robin Hampton. Stephanie Pittman. Debra Stoops. Kelly McKinley. Cindy Lascelles. Dorothy Forbes. Bev Marshall. Left to right, 1st row Mr. Brad Hall. Tim Lauffenburger. Brian Porter. Laurie Hart. Leland Rector. Terry Palm. Von Saufley. 2nd row Yancey Black. Frank Kaelber. Ronnie Bair. Larry Kendrick. Becky Harper. Marion Schrodt. Bobby Lascelles. Mike Jones. Mike Parsano. Lanny Burgard. Wendi Howard. 3rd row - Kelly Kaler. Doug Kepple. Cay Carithers. Brent Harper. Rodney Beck. Chris He.tz. Dave Fouls. Scott Engle. Jackie Fouls. Fred Yazvek. Jay Pittman. Jeanette Lascelles. Left to right; 1st row — Tricia Little. Carolyn Yocum. Michele Strode. Nerri Saurbaugh. 2nd row — Critsy Savage. Jeannie Childers. Debra Stoops. Jeanette Lascelles. Stephanie Beans. Debbie Baum. Science Club Left to right; 1st row — Mrs. Webb. Jeanette Lascellas. Doug Kepple. Anastasia Slater. Mari Branson. 2nd row — Penny Milby. Zane Miller. Jeff Junter, Cindy Belville. Errin Jacobus. Ketra Hunter. Carolyn Yocum. Carman Smith. Connie Jockisch. Kelli Howard. Brett Burgard. 3rd row — Laura Cox. Wesley Stoneking. Pam Little. Joan Dye. Cindy Lascelles. Cindy Malott. Sheri Roberts. Lauri Killion. Kelly Kaler. Arthur Averill. Barry Burgard. Brad Ward. 4th row — Alan Codling, Gary Hamm. Mike Jones. Gary Shawgo. Eldon Heaton. 52 Eddie Yocum. Rodney Brockley. Tim Keller. Jeff Hinderliter. Keith McMullen. Bill Jockisch. Left to rightt 1st row — Anastasia Slater. Deb Mohn. Carman Smith, Cindy Malott. Stephanie Beans. Marj Demott. Teresa Chenoweth. Mari Branson. Larui Killion. Debbie Rae Baum. Charla Jockisch. Kathryn Wright. 2nd row — Bev Marshall. Michele Strode. Marion White. Kevin Pilger. Gary Hamm. Debbie Miller. Tami Chambers. Cathy Beldon. Laurie Hart. Mr. Nelson Snowden. 3rd row — Merri Saurbaugh. Becky Harper. Debra Stoops. Doug Easley. Danny Beldon. Brian Porter. Leland Rector. Jay Pittman. Lori Horwedel. Kelly McKinley. Miss Rosie Evans. 4th row — Robbie Burgard. Terry Palm. Scott Engle. Scott Azbell. Barry Burgard. Chris Heitz. Cliff Miller. Von Saufley. Terry Pilger. French Club Left to rights 1st row — Charla Jockisch. Kevin Pilger. Cindy Malott. Gary Shawgo. Lauri Killion. Mrs. Olive Pavelka. 2nd row — Marisa Cox. Cheryl Strode. Kathryn Wright. Debbie Baum. Laura Cox. Kathy Milby. 3rd row — Carman Smith. Gary Hamm. Kelly Kaler. Alan Codling. Kelly Howard. Errin Jacobus. 53 First row L to R- Tricia Little. Cindy Engel. Debbie Miller. Troy Hunter. Cathy Belden. Marjorie DeMott. Phyllis Leonard. Kathy Milby. Second row- Bev Marshall. Tim Lauffenburger. Terry Palm. Leland Rector. Alan Reneau. Scott Engel. Brenda Harper. Laurie Hart. L to R- Brenda Lotz, Dean Haney. Brad Hammond. Terry Pilger. Chris Heitz. Marion Schrodt. Tim Schlisler. Marian White. Larry Kenderick. Cliff Miller. Fred Yazvek. Scott Engel. Marlin White. Danny Belden. Todd Carithers. Jackie Fouts, Chris Reed. Rodney Beck. Dave Cheathum This Is School Life? MOOSE - _ P WACK You wanna sing along? Having Fun” Community Doughnut The little boys playing choo-choo Train 1st Row (L. To R.) Leland Rector. Brian Porter. Von Saufley. Dave Snowden. Brian Hadsall. Doug Easley.-2nd Row Bruce Stoops. Steve Bartlett. Barry Burgard. Scott Azbell. Greg Shaw, Terry Palm. Coach Toland 1979-1980 Basketball Super Seniors Terry Palm Brian Porter Leland Rector Barry Burgard Gary Hamm 1979-80 VIT BOY S BASKETBALL The 1979-80 Boy’s Varsity Basketball team made the most of a year filled with injuries, some disappointments and tough competition. Senior point guard. Gary Hamm, played only 0 games in the season due to a broken wrist. Leland Rector came on to fill the position extremely well and helped lead the team to 6 out of 7 victories in February. Terry Palm put together an outstanding season and was named to All-County. All-Conference, and Honorable Mention UPI All-State Teams. Brian Porter and Barry Burgard finished outstanding highschool careers with strong senior years. Juniors. Greg Shaw. Doug Easley. Von Saufley and Scott Azbell made major contributions to the success of the team. Sophomores. Steve Bartlett. Dave Snowden. Brian Hadsall and Bruce Stoops also saw action. The team played its best basketball of the season during the Christmas holiday and in February. Winning the Rushville Holiday Tournament was a tremendous accomplishment. The team was rated 6th and upset Brown County. Rushville and then Northwestern to win the tournament. During the Season the team was able to defeat three Regional Championship teams. The most disappointing losses were each by one point for 3rd place in the County Tournament to Cuba and in the Reional to Virginia. The Hornets finished with a record of 14-11 overall. The first win of the season was Coach Toland’s 100th in his tenure at VIT. 1st row — Carl Leonard. Brett Burgard. Kevin Easley. Brad Ward. Yancey Black. 2nd row — Keith McMullen. Bob Lascelles. Wes Stoneking. Dave Snowden. Lynsey Lynn. 3rd row — Marc Lawver. Brent Harper. Eddie Yocum. Bruce Stoops. Scott Fawcett. Brian Hadsall. Coach Reuschel. Marc Lawver Scott Fawcett The fresh-soph basketball team had a fine season, finishing with an 18-5 record. The team had 3rd place finishes in both the Southeastern fresh-soph tournament and the Fulton County Tourney. The team also won the WAC championship, mkaing this the fifth straight year VIT has won the conference. Good job! Bruce Jumping An All School Collection! Brett listens intently as Mr. Hall explains and demonstrates welding techniques Sam and Mr. Snowden Row l-Mrs. Wherley. Mrs. Parr. Nikki Sipes. Kara Barker. Tanya Brobston. Michelle Chenoweth. Amy Palm. Kristi Bowman. Julia Mercer. Row 2-Chad Lundeen. Chris Schisler. Shane Gilmore. Barbara Stewart. Angela Riley. Shellie Fox. Lynn Howarter. Beth Palmer. Shawn Mayall. Row 3-Mike Dennis. Lucas Lenane. Aaron Marshall. Lori Sanchez. Eric Thomas. Holly Snowden. LeAnn Rumler. Heather Worthington. Erin Savage. Row 4-B.J. Kinne. Jeremy Snowden. Brian Kost. Jaycen Murfin. Shane Bradford, Eric Weaver, Crissyanna Parsano, Anne Horwedel. Robbie Stevenson. Row 5-Bryan Vaughn. Brad Hopping. Jack LaFary. Greg Hollenback. Scott Bowen. Zachary Bucher. Brial Cleer. Joe Dutton. Todd Connor. Row 6-Stacy Hopping. Shane Calvert. Heidi Bader. Cindy Cleer. Tracy Palmer. Shawn Geiman, Shelley Bulmer. Kindergarten Left-Mrs. Goodell. Top-Bet-sy Welch. Mike Grove. Derek Walton. Miss. Hamm. Judy Cleavinger. Mandy Wright. Jay R. Pilger-Right Mrs. Hammond Preschool First Grade R-l Mrs. Nielsen. Mrs. Winkler. Paige Craft. Veronica Palmer. Jay Hendricks. Chad Farr. Steve Case. RO Chris Swisegood. Lance Keller. Amy Sparks. Greg Moon. Brandon Heaton. Sheila Atwater. Chris Haney. R-3 April Abernathy. Katina Joles. Jason Danner. Dick Hampton. Dawn Chambers. Brandon Azbell. Caroline Sparks. R-4 Todd Kaufman. Scott Haney. Janene Herrick. Robbie Ogden. Aaron Snowden. Jamie Farr. Kathy Baldwin. R-5 Salinda Jo Black. Jennifer Johnson. Amy Cowin. Kari Overcash. Sarah Keefauver. Brandon Abernathy. Jo Lynn Green. Not Shown: Jennifer Hickle. 61 R-I-Mrs. Baker. Mr. English. Mrs. Turner. Brian Lehman. Tami Malott. Richard Howarter. Jamie Markley. R 2-Lisa Ackley. Nick Webb. Donald Bowman. Bobbi Schnarr. Brian Spencer. Mike Ellinger. Heather Stevenson. R-3 Ryan Kaufman. Meg Hardesty. Denise Parry. Robert Bowman. Danny Thomas. Eric Snowden. David Howell. R-4-Renee Lundeen. Kristy Pottorf. Ara Mercer. Tammy Hendricks. George Loveland. Dong Myong Lee. Travis Colston. Chris Hadsall. R-5-Jenny Kost. Sheila Engel. Lance Reedy. Ellen Hammond. Ruth Hampton. Jared Baily. Mark Hampton. Joey Dennis. R-6-Kevin Abernathy. Natalie Bassett. Mike Wagahoff. Mike Jockisch. Travis Danner, Eric Savage. Jerry Butcher. Aaron Black. R-7-Minica Joles. Lonny McKee. Shannon Chenoweth. Dana Waters Third Grade R l-Mrs. Wendt. Mrs. Ulmer. Kevin Moon. Dee Hawkins. Jody Cox. Bambi Burgard. Chris Fawcett. Eric Gauwitz. RO-Billy Waters. Randy Dennis. Tony Wherley. Dong Hoon Lee. Mike Hopping. Heather McCurdy. Arlie Welker. Tracie Thomas. R-3-Charles Lascelles. Joel Horwedel. Stacy Noe. Quinton Baily. Jenifer Jones. Rick Thompson. Aimee Arnett. Robby Elson. R-4-Michelle Stoneking. Trent Robertson. John Barker. Hank Chipman. Christy Cleavinger. Daphne Abernathy. Angela Palm. Chad Howard. R-5-Brett Ewing. Mark Sanchez. Chad Frederick. Mark White. Bobby Little. Kevin Kidd. John Stuart. Robyn Matteson. R-6-Jeremy Stutsman. Steve Hodgkins. Lisa Bent. Tara Rodgers. Jennifer Vaughn. Crystal Howell. Craig Vaughn. Philip Marshall. 63 R I Mrs. Current. Mrs. Connour. Jim Lascelles. Wayne Hardesty. Scott Fross. Peggy Welker. Stacy Kelly Brad Cowin. Robert Webb. R 3-Faron Heller. Mandy Lidwell. Cindy Baum. Amy Goodell, Chris Gale. Scott Thompson. Mike Lannery. Steven Branson. Teresa Reedy. R 3-Becky Inman. Stacey Kost. Randy Stambaugh. Grant Waters. Stacy Bartlett. Becky Lotz. Brett Crossman. Dan Selph. Clinton Sorrells. R 4-Mike Waters. Brian Stoops. Rod Howard. Misty Elgin. Donald Lutz. Dave Case. Troy Hopping. Brad Mayall. Jerry Markley R 5 Marie Jockisch. Cindy Norris. Bobby Jones. Sheila Palmer. Jennifer Derry. Scarlet Hickle. Chandra Bowman. Sahn Bradford. Nick Cleer. R-6-Melissa Thome. Sara Wallace. Lisa Groff. Stacy Derry. Carol Milby. Kathy Robinson. Doug Bloyd. Jeff Jackson. John Baldwin. R 7-Brad Crabtree. Chad Ewing. Jeff Dutton. 64 R-I-Mrs. Reece. Mrs. Jackson. Joe Butcher. Jerry Woods. Steve Ingles. Cassie Schisler. Amy Birch. ROAndy Goodell. Tim Elliot. Tena Shank. Steve Vance. Matt Keefauver. Scott Abcott. Pat Nelson. R-3-Jean Black. Glenn Howell. Rob Bucher. Troy Chambers. Bobette Boggs. Adrea Craft. Shelly Woods. R-4-Patty Williams. Nick Robertson. Troy Stoneking. Robbie Stambaugh. David Berry, Neal Horwedel. Sonya Snowden. R-5-Bryan Matteson. Doug Derry. Kim Pate. Michele Vance. Paul Howell. Trudy Herriford. Dena Dennis. R 6-Steve Fawcett. Rhonda Riggins. Rick Ellinger. Mike Hampton. Kenny Howell. Chris Henrichs. Blake Heller. R-7-Cindy Thompson. Christina Yocum. Byron Kmnie. Kim Fross, Tim Martin. Chuck Hadrin. Fifth Grade R l-Mrs. Burton. Mr. O'Flaherty. Brad Hunter. Todd Snowden. Robin Little. Wayne Heller. Mike Malott, Jay Palmer. Kim Webb, R-2-Karen Bayles. John Spencer, Michelle Fawcett, Angie Bellville. Kent Cowin. Teresa Sorrels. Rita Bowman. Missy Abernathy. John Lacelles. R-3-John Wherely. Larry Reed. Wilia Richey. Deanna Maxson, Kelly Chambers. Donna Butcher, Lisa Kaughman. Correne Frye, Angela Walton. R-4-Scott Hadsall. Mark Pace. Darren Churchill, Connie Stoops, Angela Howell. Becky Waller. Ben Bassett. Shelly Thomas. Jeff Woods. R-5-Troy Howard. Marshanda Joles. Kyle Marshall. Blake Baily. Steve Kinne. Ernie Barclay. Liz Malott. Karen Palmer. Kelly Easley. R-6 Russ Hawkins. Audrea Leonard. Cari Chambers. Lori Bent. Jacki Engel. Lora Cunningham. Rick Riggins. Tim Bair. Greg Waters. R-7-Kenny Pilger. Stacey Worthington, Glen Loveland. Amy Groff. 66 Seventh Grade: Row l-Mr. Reuschel. Mike Holloway. Barth Burgard. Larry Taylor. Alan Hackman. Angie Rogers. Denise Heaton. Bobby Gilson. Row 2- Shawn Bradford. Rod Malott. Joyce Fouts. Chris Beans. Lori Howard. Lisa Cunningham. Mrs. Kelly. Robin Noe. Row 3-Jeanie Branson. Francie Shank. Keith Pilger. Erin Lawver. Karen Chenoweth. Missy Miller. Jeff Jochisch. David Crouse. Row 4-Tim Hendee, Tammy Engel, Mike Woods. Danny Sanchez. Brian Lannery, Mr. Brown. Steve Shank. Kevin Cowin. Row 5-Joe Augulario. Glenda Thompson. Eric Killion, Dee Craft. Mike Strode. Danny Lotz. Brenda Porter, Phil Keefauver. Row 6-Dennis Chenoweth. Barbara Vincent. Susan Keller. Angie Hampton. Paul Farr. Danny Hollenback. Tina Anderson. Eighth Grade: Row 7-Mrs. Snowden. Angie Schisler. Lori Taylor. Tana Parsano. Eric Hickle. Krystal Kolling, Bill Abernathy. Charlie Boggs. Eighth Grade 1st row — Mrs. Nelson. Mr. Toland. Carl Beebe. Robbie Danner. Becky Sigler. Rita Richey. Crystal Palmer. Peggy Dennis. 2nd row Robin Palmer. Kenny Holloway. Brian Pilger. Anita Creasy. Cary Belden. Joyce Miller. Regina Howell. Doug Goodell. 3rd row - Brenda Little. Roy Slater. Mona Weld. Janice Creasy. Missy Durga. Keith Hadsall. Jan Kupple. Brian Brown. Teresa Martin. Joe Wherley. Brenda Kendrick. Samantha Beans. Carol Shoemate. Paula Worthington. Tim Engel. Doug Lidwell. Kelly Butcher. 7th Grade Champs. Class C State - Mt. Zion. Ill 1980 Front Row: Mike Strode. Matt Keefauver. Tim Hendee. Dave Crouse Al Hackman Back Row: Mike Woods. Shawn Bradford. Barth Burgard. Larry Taylor. Eric Killion. Jeff Jockisch. Bob Gilson. Coach Miller. Joe Augug liaro Back Row • Lisa Cunningham. Middle Row: Tammy Engel. Robin Palmer. Brenda Porter. Joyce Fouts. Front Row: Jeanne Branson. 68 Shades Of School Happenings Scott Azbell Practicing hardl Mr. Stephenson Lori Horwedel straightening Mr. Art- Tim Keller. Doing spring cleaning Mr. Hall, sneaking in latel Deb Miller and Terry Palm Lauri Killion Back row L-R Lauri Killion. Charla Jockisch. Ronnie Brockley. Doug Easley. Rodney Brockley. Dannie Belden, Chris Heitz, Dan Chambers. Scott Fawcett. Errin Jacobus. Coach Snowden. Front row: Jim Flolloway. Marion White. Jack West. Chris Heaton. Marlin White. Osamu Karikida. Ouchl Run. Doug, run! WAC MEET The VIT track team placed third in the WAC Conference meet held in Jacksonville, Chris Heitz placed second in the shot put and discus. Dan Chambers placed fourth in shot put. Doug Easley finished first in the 100 with M. White finishing second. Others placing in the meet were, Dan Belden, Osamu Karidida, Jack West and Ron Brockley. Lets got Dan and the shot put Anna Slater, Teresa Chenoweth. Coach Bassett. Cindy Malott. Gloria Sizek Even though there were only four girls on the track team, there was a lot of potential and they enjoyed their season. Takin it easy. Jeanette 9 f- •• Vi - - Danny Belden Jack West Major meets the boys track team participated in this year were: Avon Invitational, Fulton County, Roseville Relays. Western Area Conf. and the District at Carthage. Doug Easley won the District 1000 meter and ran in the stage track meet at Charleston. Chris Heitz set a new school record in the discus throw with 127 ft. 10 in. The Table Grove Church served the meal. Royalty: King- Terry Pilger, Queen - Bev Marshall. Past Royalty Kathy Mohn Southard, Eric Malott, Crown Bearers - Christy Jo Robertson. Jeremy Blemler, Dan and Carol 2nd attendants. Mr. Stephenson and Mrs. Basset Junior Advisors. Brian and Deb 1st Attendants. Mrs. Knowles Dick Friend. Troy 6 Linda. Terry. Scott. Tim. Tari and Sheri 1st Attds. - Debbie Miller, Brian Porter, 2nd Attds. -Carol Burlingame, Danny Belden, 3rd Attds. - Cathy Belden, Leland Rector. For You Leland and Tricia Promenade Christy Jo Robertson and Jeremy Blemler 1979-1980 Prom Cathy and Leland 3rd Attendants Tim and Debbie Merri and Carol Teresa and Lance Dennis and Kevin Girls Basketball Stats. Ketra and fcrin-JV Becky. Teresa. Sheri, and Mari-Varsity Football. Steph Softball Score-keeper and Steph Stat. Baseball Seniors Not Pictured: Troy Hunter Dick Mahan Senior Barry Burgard Top row L to R Dave Snowden, Scott Fawcett, Ed Yocum, Bruce Stoops, Barry Burgard, Cliff Miller, Von Saufley, Doug Easley. Bottom row L to R Lynsey Lynn, Brett Burgard, Tony Snowden, Brian Hadsall. Marc Lawver, Keith McMullen, Brad Ward, Wes Stoneking. The 1980 Baseball Hornets had a fine season. Although only one starter was back from last year’s team, the team was able to develop into one of the best teams in the area by the end of the year. Team leaders included Barry Burgard, senior pitcher, with 133 strikeouts! Doug Easley, junior, who led the team with a .350 batting average; and Cliff Miller, junior, who had 32 RBI’s. VIT placed third in the Camp Point Invirational Tournament and second in the Havana regional. The varsity finished with a 12-15 record. The fresh-soph record was 4-2. 75 Softball 1979- 1980 Row-1- S. Pittman, D. Baum, B. Hollenback, C. Jockish, W. Howard, K. Wright, A. Slater, S. Beans. Row-2- T. Palm, T. Willison, L. Demott, M. Saurbaugh. Miss Evans, L. Horwedel, D. Stoops, C. Lascelles, M. Demott, K. Howard. With our new uniforms, new ball diamond and many new faces this years softball team had a very enjoyable season. With only three starters returning from last years squad much experience was gained by all. The future looks bright with 12 players returning. With the proposed athletic cuts, the players and Miss Evans hope this is not the final chapter in V.l.T. Softball. Miss Evans. Lisa Marjorie, Lisa Super Carol. Kathryn. Tari Lisa DeMott Seniors Debra Stoops Marjorie Margorie. Lisa Merri Saurbaugh Connie. Miss Evans Danny. Terry, and Barry. Sr. Class Play Terry Palm-George Brewster Leland Rector-Curley. Ohara Tim Lauffenburger-Moe. Alex, Curt Terry Pilger-Murdock Biddlestrone Brian Porter-Vegetable, Inspector, Ketchen Slugger Danny Belden-Fred. Nora Debbie Miller-Madame Stella, Mellisa Gloria Sizek -Murray, Miss Dantoni Laura Cox-Mrs. Smith Stephanie Beans-Mrs. Moontrap, Trouble Lady Lori Horwedel-Velma Scott Engel-Mr. Woebegone, Pizza Man Barry Burgard- Mr. Butterworth Just clowning aroundl Dan and Brian Senior Class Play The Director” Gloria putting makeup on. Tim has really flipped over the senior class playl Behind VIT School Scenes Scott: looking good I Look behind ya. Kevl The Three Stooges Look at that sexy bodyl s Hi oh silver Smile Moms get into the act m u«h! N H S BR: Terry Palm. Tim Lauffenburger. Brian Porter. Von Saufley. Kevin Pilger. Front R. Cindy Malott. Mari Branson. Teresa Chenoweth. Laura Cox. Terry Palm Kevin Pilger Brian Porter Tony Snowden Kelli Howard SAA Refreshments Mari. Teresa. Tim Cindv Mari Branson Freshman-Christy Bartlett. Brett Burgard. Wendi Howard. Cindy Lascelles. Robert Lascelles. Mare Lawver. Kevin Miller. Tammy Palm. Stephanie Pittman. Tony Roberts. Brad Ward. Tari Willison. Sophomores-Tony Snowden. Scott Fawcett. Kelli Howard. Kathlein Krider. Bruce Stoops JuniorsAlan Codling. Teresa Chenoweth. Mari Branson. Jeff Hinderliter. Cindy Malott. Sheri Roberts. Von Saufley. Seniors-Brenda Harper. Terry Palm. Jack West. Lisa DeMott. Tim Lauffenburger. Von Saufley Terry. Cathy. John Scott Engel Ngana-Kathy Baldwin. Jerome-John Baldwin, Henry, the professor- -Rodney Brockley, Ensign Nellie Forbush-Laura Cox, Emile DeBecque-Terry Pilger, Bloody Mary-Teresa Chenoweth, Stewpot-Scott Engel, Lt. Joe Cable-Danny Belden, Captain George Brackett-Terry Balm, Commander, William Harbison-Gary Shawgo, Yeoman Herbert Quale-Marlin White. Radio Operator, Bob Lisa Manelli-Kathlein Krider. Connie Wale, Janet McGreggor-T ricia Parks. Bessie Noonan-Tammy Palm, Pamela WhitmoreSteph Pittman, Rita Adams-Bev Marshall. Sue Yaegar-Kelly Kaler, Dinah Murphy-Cindy Lascelles, Cora McMae-Lauri Killion Rodney Brockley Brian Porter Laura and two nurses 82 South Pacific Lauri Killion and Cathy-Baldwin The Volcano Tari Terry and Laura Brian Terry and Tim v The Demon At 5:00 A.M. on May 17 a group of sleepy Seniors boarded a charter bus to Marriots Great America. We all had a wonderful time even though it was a cold, wet day and seven of us got left at Marriots. Back at the hotel we swam, ate expensive food, and goofed off. A group of young Seniors found out the hard way that we are not old enough to be out past curfew. Sunday we went shopping and then to the Museum of Science and Industry, and then we were homeward bound. The weekend was a lot of fun, and I’m sure no one will forget it. We would like to thank our chaperones, Mr. Schoenwetter, Mrs. Webb, and Mr. and Mrs. Blodgett for putting up with us and getting us all home in one piece. Michele and Debbie The bus ride home Dan Belden Carol B 6 Bev M. Bev Marshall Discussing life Pring Mmm good! Hi Mom! 1979-80 Super Seniors! Tim Debra and Laura s The car we learned to drive in! Lisa DeMott 3-Year Salutatorian Laurie Hart Valedictorian Super Senior Honors Bev Marshall PEO Scholarship ■ -4 n � . Lori Horwedel Tammy Switzer Paul Connour O Eldon Heaton Illinois State Scholar ______ Terry Palm Salutatorian John Wayne Award Brian Porter SAR Phil Batterton Paul Connour Michele Strode Marching out after Monday morning practice. Michele and Debra. First row-Jakko West, Gloria Sizek, Kathy Milby, Sallee Koelling, Shelley Hampton Wlaters, Carol Burlingame. Greg Howell, Tammy Chambers, Bartlett. Cathy Belden, Susan Chenoweth, Patricia Little, Laura Cox, Cecil Wright. R-2 Robbie Burgard, Brian Porter, Danny Belden, Terry Pilger, Scott Engel, Barry Burgard. Chris Reed. Todd Carithers. Blake Hollenback, Osamu Karakida, The 1980 graduation started just like any other graduation, hot. In the beginning the thunder made it a little hard to hear but there was no serious problem. Suddenly windows started banging, hail came in, and we were given the order to evacuate the gym. Friends, family, and graduates milled about the halls for an Pomp and Circumstance Congratulations Terry Palm. R-3 Brad Hammond. Tim Lauffenburger, Troy Hunter, Jeff Lundeen, Sherry Adcock Wys, Leanna Brown. Della White Hunter. Dick Mahan, Lisa DeMott, Dean Haney, Laurie Hart, Gary Hamm, R-4 Eldon Heaton, Fred Yazvek, Leland Rector, Lori Horwedel, Lori Fawcett, Debra Stoops, Merri Saurbaugh, Debbie Miller, Stephanie Beans, Bev Marshall. Michele Strode, hour and a half until the all clear signal” was given, and we returned to the gym. Graduation ended with firecrackers and champaigne poppers. But the VIT class of 80” will always be remembered as the tornado” class. Lori receiving Tammy Switzer Award. Terry Brian and Lori receiving Paul Connour award. Tami leading in the class. 1979-80 Patrons BIG GREEN VERMONT Mayall Standard Service Tires-Batteries-Greasing-Washing- Ph: 784-3681 Compliments of Vermont State Bank Amos L. Beans and Son Plumbing and Heating Ph: 784-6412 Astoria 329-2022 Barbara L. Douglas Insurance Agency First In Quality and Service Douglas Oil IPAVA Lundeen Autobody Ph: 753-8838 Blairs Food Center Ph: 753-8243 Harold G. Sizek Horshoeing Conklin Products Dist. Ipava Home Center Everything for the home Shawgo Memorial Home Azbell's Hardware Duds'n Things Norm and Connie Hawkins Owners Ipava State Bank Ipava, Illinois TABLE GROVE Karen and Bruce White Acorn World-Child Development Center Ph: 309-758-5310 Carol J. Baily Snowden Insurance Agency Ph: 758-5477 Compliments of Julia's Beauty Shop Ph: 758-5243 Honey Cone Shop Ph: 758-5189 Compliments to the class of 1980 from Toby and Shirley Table Grove State Bank Home Savings and Loan Assn. MACOMB Citizens National Bank Brenner Furniture 1601 W. Jackson Macomb New Car Dealer Assc. Allen-Calhoun Agency 121 S. Randolph St. Ph: 837-5434 McDonough FS Inc. Ph: 653-2300 and 653-2511 Family Eyewear LEWISTOWN Pratt Furniture and Lumber and Home Center, Inc. Everything for the Home Builder 311 E. Avenue Ph: (Lumber) 547-3587 (Furniture) 547-3663 172 W. Washington Ulmer Ford Sales Willard's Clothing, sportwear. Tee-shirts, lettering, and transfers 818 W. Main St. Ph: 547-2724 Elaine's Shear Pleasure Men's and Women's Styling Saloon 818 S. Main Ph: 547-2022 BUSHNELL Sunoco We dispurse Sunoco Products Goodyear tire dist. See Keith, Charlie or Steve. Smith Chevrolet Oldsmobile, Inc. Chevy-Olds-sales, service and parts Ph: 772-3157 P S Mobile and Modular Home Sales. Inc. Skifine, Redmay, Galaxie Modular Ph: 772-2708 Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Bushnell The Bank of Personal Service ASTORIA Davis Flower Shoppe Whit Norma Davis Ph: 329-2424 RUSHVILLE True Value Hardware INDUSTRY State Bank of Industry Verla Hamms Beauty Salon Ph: 254-3527 CANTON Fulton Square Food Center, Inc; IGA Brown's Snappy Service 124 N. Main Canton Super Drugs 48 N. Main Ph: 647-0890 La Roma Pizza 47 S. Main Ph: 647-6229 Andrews Home Furnishings 30 West Elm Ph: 647-0254 Drow True Vallie HDWE. Tiny Tot Shop 29 E. Side Sq. Only the finest for that most important little one. Knepp's Apparel Inc. 17 E. Side Sq. D E. Gift and Variety gifts for all ages 61 E. Elm Hrs. 9-5 Beneficial Finance Co. Ph: 647-1800 Risser Sewing Center 23 S. Main 41 Years of Continuous Service The Beauty Boutique call 647-8870 Sandy Daley owner, Betty Myers, Nellie Saunders. Jill Saunders, Paula Lanning, and Rosene Brush Shinn Jewelers VIT-Class Rings Ph: 647-0104 Reichert's Jewelry Store Canton store for quality jewelry Kamalager’s Distinctive Gifts for all occasions Edwards of Canton Ph: 647-0471 Exclusive Bridals-formals-special occasion Dresses Canton Daily Ledger-Fulton County’s Home Newspaper HAVANA Stog Bar Waterworth’s Tap 122 N. Plum Congratulations to graduates Illinois Grain Corporation Havana Tire Mart farm tires service Ph: 309-543-4444 Hackman’s Clothing Store Jeans 8 Things HORNET MATE VERMONT Shield's Electric Ph 784-4033 Kost Memorial Home Ph 784-2661 Vermont Hardware Store Merle's Store IPAVA Mayall’s Red Fox MACOMB Norris Florist Ph 837-5409 Flowers Greenhouse fresh to you. BUSHNELL Country Boy Market Roark's Quality Clothing for men and boys RUSHVILLE Jacksons Shoe Store CANTON 90 Lee Rose Ladies Apparel” West Side Square Dr. M. K. Hauber Optometrist 130 N. Main Canton. IL 61520 Ph-647-3396 Mel’s Sporting Goods VIT School Jackets, Nike-Brooks-Converse Shoes HAVANA Weakly and Sloan, Inc. Ph 543-2215 and 543-2214 VIT BACKER VERMONT Dick Conner and Dick Powell Vermont 784-4751 Rushville 217-322-4672 Frye Auto Sales Cars and Trucks of all Makes. 784-5411 or 784-4011 Kozy Korner Kafe 784-8641 Dip-lt Shop 784-5641 Martin Construction 784-3031 P.O. Box 277 Farr Corner Salon 784-5761 Sandy's Swirl and Curl 784-3261 Grass Roots Antiques E. 7th and S. Walnut 784-6191 Jack and Jill Food Center 784-6141 Pittman and Wilcoxen Auctioneers Arthur J. Pittman R.R. I Ipava 753-8343 Glenn R. Wilcoxen R.R. I Vermont 784-2251 IPAVA Bar-o-Feed 753-8343 Connie Jacobus' Barber Shop for appointments call 753-8596 Joanne’s Dance Academy Tap, Aero., Jazz, Ballet Ph 753-8878 Inst. Joanne Easley Brothers Service Ipava Tap Fine Food and Beverage Ipava Cafe Home-style food-Home made pie daily TABLE GROVE Speers Red Fox grocery and meat Spoon River FS Station Table Grove Elevator Yelton’s Cafe MACOMB Modern Home, Complete Home Furnishings Gatherings Princess Beauty Shoppe Princess Shoppe Ring’s Department Store North Side Square Jack Stites Pharmacy Oscar’s Drug Wolfsies Fabric and Yarn Shop J C Penney Co., Inc. Vision Consultants, LTD Sergeant’s Western Store Dr. Culver and Dr. Wheeler Optometrists LEWISTOWN D and D Red Fox Fooditorium Allis Chalmers Martin Equipment Company. Inc. Route I Route 24, South Ph 309-547-3782 Robbins Company Family Clothing 547-3934 Flowers By Jo 156 N. Adams Ph 547-2235 Miller’s Shoe Store Footware for 69 years Dan’s TV and Appliance RCA-Whirlpool Sales and Service 285 S. Main BUSHNELL Zooks Gas Sales and Service Ph 772-2692 Howe Camper Sales Hellowstone and Fleetwing Ph 772-260 Compliments of Swanies Tap Ph 772-9079 Tom and Rosie LaCourse Bushnell Greenhouse and Flower Shop Ph 772-3577 Robbins Jewelers Ph 772-2823 Lawson-Gravaard Insurance Inc. Ph 772-3109 Glash Drug Cosmetics, Photo Service and Prescription Needs Ph 772-3155 Wrestler’s Sales and Service Bushnell Ph 772-2121 Havana Ph 759-4862 ASTORIA Beekman Pharmacy two convenient locations Astoria Ph 329-2116 Havana Ph 543-6603 Farmers State Bank of Astoria Hair Haven The Hair” Shop for the whole family. Evenings by appointment Ph 329-2949 John's Shoes and Clothing Bair Insurance Agency Astoria Koffee Kup RUSHVILLE Trimbles Mens Wear Boyd Music Store His and Hers Fashions INDUSTRY Industry Allied Building Center Rt. 67 Ph: 254-3400 Come walk through our woods.” Charlie Browns Midway Furniture Swearingen Electric Vail’s Service Ph: 254-3221 CANTON Monical’s Pizza Ph: 647-1127 The People Pleasin’ Pizza Place. 135 N. 5th Ave. Ray Root Realty Cameron Electronics TV and Video Sales and Service 31 S. Main St. Donut Center Ph: 647-7353 Wholesale, Retail Call in Orders Duryea’s Sporting Goods Ph: 647-3099 535 N. Main St. We trade guns Stereo Village Specialists in TV 533 N. Main St. Quasar TV Sales and Sew Ph: 647-5798 A and M Electronics 59 E. Side $q. Allison Studio The Award Winning Studio Lewis Pharmacy Inc. 8 S. Main Street HAVANA Max D. Thompson, agent 108 N. Orange off. 543-6248 Res. 543-2487 Gorsuch Appliances Amana. Maytag, Quasar Oney’s Super Value Shop Hornsby’s First Walker’s Jewelry Dairy Queen Brazier. Kenneth and Lois Boggs 91 Mike Strode Student Helper Thanks for the helpl Mrs. Burton-Advisor Back Row L-R Marisa, Kevin, Tammy, Tari, Carman, Mari, Cindy, Lauri, Gary, Cindy. Middle Row-Kathryn, Cheryl, Deb, Dennis, Scott, Laura, Stephanie, Sheri, Mrs. Burton, Debbie. Errin, Connie. Front row-Jeanette, Stephanie, Kneeling in front- Lori After many long hours of work, late meetings and working during summer vacation the 1979-80 VITorian Staff has turned out another year book. We had several conflicts with meeting our deadlines due to weather, bad film. etc. but our dependable staff came through. There were a few fist fights over which soap operas to watch, but no one was seriously injured and after a lot of hard work we finally finished. We hope you will enjoy the end results. Lori Horwedel and Stephanie Beans Tari. Cindy. Tammy. Steph.