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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1984 volume:

The VIT. Annual Staff Presents “Passing Through Time” The 1983-84 VITORIAN ? Table Of Contents School Life............2 Underclassmen..........7 Dances .............. 17 Staff ................24 Seniors ..............35 Sports ...............54 Clubs ................71 Elementary ...........78 PASSING THROUGH A student learns more at school than Just Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic. The student learns how to communicate with peers and teachers, school is also activities and leadership. This is a year in time that students, staff, and friends of V. I. T. will not want to forget. We the Annual Staff, tried to preserve this time in this yearbook. We hope you enjoy looking and reading through it as much as we enjoyed constructing it. 2 An Important Part of School A wards! The teachers who try to make our day brighter. Who's Feet are these? School Lunches — A memorable occasion Jr. Editors in a meeting TIME Robbie washing. ANDY IN THE NATURAL Kim Fross ___________________I Jimmy Rob, Bob and Russ Cary and Rita WHERE’S THE BEEF? McDonald's LJ LI® Adrea. Jackie, and Cari doing their best not to look dumb Angle. Deanna, and Robin talk about their hot weekend Chris Beans at her locker OKAY GUYS — Who's got foot odor? UNDERCLASS Contents Pages Freshmen ...............8-10 Sophomores.............11-13 Juniors................14-16 Freshman Officers ELECTED AS: President — Neal Horwedel V. President — Doug Derry Secretary — Charlie Green Treasurer — Adrea Craft 8 ROW 2 Sonya Snowden Kathy Sipes Cassie Schisler Nick Robertson David Palm Pat Nelson ROW 1 Shelly Woods Jerry Woods Steve Vance Michele Vance Dawn Taylor Troy Stoneking Rob Stambaugh ROW 3 Tim Martin Brian Matteson Byron Kinne Matt Keefauver Steve Ingles ROW 4 Kenny Howell Neal Horwedel Chris Henrichs Blake Heller ROW 5 Mike Hampton Charlie Green Andy Goodell Kim Fross Steven Fawcett ROW 6 Jimmy Evans Tim Elliott Doug Derry Dena Dennis Shelly Crouse Andrea Craft ROW 7 Troy Chambers Joe Butcher Jackie Bunge Rob Bucher Bobette Boggs Amy Birch Scott Adcock Being a Sophomore was one mon step taken till the final four. During our Sophomore year we sold magazines, we received our class rings, and most of us now have our drivers license. We are no longer referred to as “ya dumb Freshman,’ we are referred to as a stupid Sophomore. We have had great times and are hoping for more in our Junior and Senior years. Class Officers President — Jimmy Stewart Vice-President — Ben Bassett Secretary — Donna Butcher Treasurer — Kyle Marshall SOPHOMORES! Row J. L-R Missy Abernathy, Tim Bair, Ernie Barclay, Ben Bassett, Lori Bent. Angie Belville, Donna Butcher Can Chambers. Kelly Chambers, Darren Churchill. Kent Cowin. Lora Cunningham, David Dennis, v?wKe'y tase y, Jacki Engel, Michelle Fawcett, Correne Frye, Amy Goff, Scott Hadsall, Russ Hawkins, Wayne Heller, Brad Hunter, Stacy Jones. Lisa Kaufman, John Lascelles, Robin Little. Row 3 L-R, Liz Mallot, Mike Mallot, Kyle Marshall, Deanna Maxson, Brain Jockish, Mark Pace, Jay Palmer, Karen Palmer, Kenny Pilger, Rick Riggins. Art Slater, Todd Snowden. Teresa Sorrells, Row 4. L-R. John Spencer. Jim Stewart, Connie Stoops, Shelly Thomas, Becky Waller, Angela Walton, John Wherley, Jeff Woods. Stacey Worthington. 1 Joe Augugliaro, 2 Chris Beans, 3 Dale Beatty, 4 Shawn Bradford, 5 Jeanne Branson, 6 Dennis Chenoweth, 7 Karen Chenoweth, 8 Kevin Cowin, 9 Dee Craft, 10 David Crouse, 11 Lisa Cunningham, 12 Tammy Engel, 13 Paul Farr, 14 Joyce Fouts, and 15 Bob Gilson. 14 1 Allen Hackman, 2 Jeff Jockish, 3 Phil Keefauver, 4 Denise Heaton, 5 Susan Keller, 6 Brian Lannery, 7 Danny Hollenback, 8 Erin Lawver, 9 Lori Howard, 10 Rod Mallot, 11 Danny Lotz, 12 Missy Miller, 13 Tim Osborn, 14 Keith Piiger, 15 Brenda Porter, 16 Angie Rogers, 17 Danny Sanchez, 18 Francie Shank, 19 Mike Strode, 20 Glenda Thompson, 21 Barb Vincent, 22 Mike Woods. 15 NO MORE HOMEWORK” Rod Mallotl. Keith Pilger, Denise Heaton. Miss Heaton. Brenda Porter. Francy Shank. Jeanne Branson. Mrs Young. BR Glenda Thompson. Phil Keefauver. Paul Farr. Barb Vincent, Dan Lotz. Chris Beans. Mrs. Richmond. Shawn Bradford. Dave Crouse. Angie Rogers. Karen Chenoweth and Tammy Engel. As Juniors we appraoched many challenging tasks. Our first task was to make enough money to have a memorable prom, a salute to the Senior Class. We succeeded in our first task, which was followed by two more. CLASS PLAY! We found it not only to be enjoyable, but also profitable. PROM! The rainy evening failed in lowering our spirits and we turned headache and worry into an evening of pleasure. Phil Keefauver — Secretary; Rod Malott — Treasure; Dave Crouse — Vice-President; Tammy Engel — President = —! DANCES Contents Pages Homecoming Dance . .. 18-19 Sweetheart Dance ... 20-21 PROM .. . 22-23 V 17 HOMECOMING Left to Right: Steven Fawcett, Todd Snowden, Dennis Chenoweth, Doug Goodell, Marc Lawver, Tammy Palm, Kelly Butcher, Glenda Thompson, Karen Palmer, Jackie Bunge. Front: Todd Gilliland, Bill Abernathy, Lori Taylor, Tiffany Gilliland. BOBBY AND TAMMY Even though the victory was ISD's (25-22), VIT's fans and students picked themselves up and enjoyed a successful evening of dancing and socializing on Oct. 15, 1983. The theme of Homecoming was “Making Love Out of Nothing At All. ” Music was provided by Keith Edwards from KZ-93. CROWN BEARS 20 Blake Heller (Freshman), Todd Snowden (standing in for Jimmy Stewart — Sophomore), Keith Pilger (Junior), Brett Burgard (Past Royalty), Tim Engel (King — Senior), Peggy Dennis (President of FHA), Denise Heaton (Junior), Stacey Jones (Sophomore), Amy Birch (Freshman), Aaron Dohner (Crown bearer), Ritva Korhonen (Queen — Senior), and Bobbi Parry (Crown bearer) SWEETHEART DANCE 21 O) 00 PROM ROYAL TY: Samantha Beans — Attendant; Rebecca Sigler — Attendant; Robin Palmer — Attendant; Ramona Weld — Attendant; Becky Watson — Past Royalty; Jessa Blemler — Crown bearer; Janis Kepple — QUEEN; Roy Slater — KING; Josh Woody — Crown bearer; Yancey Black — Past Royalty; Carl Beebe — Attendant; Erik Hickle — Attendant; Robbie Danner — Attendant; and Charlie Boggs — Attendant. FACULTY Mrs. Snowden, Unit Librarian Contents Pages English........................25 Math...........................26 Science .......................27 History and PE.................28 Music..........................29 Home Ec. and Shop..............30 Art and Drivers Ed ............31 Business School Board.......32 Principals and Secretarys .....33 Staff.................•........34 ENGLISH Mrs. Dailey — 7th and 8th Grade English Freshmen English Ms. Knowles — Sophomore English Junior English College English Ms Knowles helping Rod with his book review Mrs. Dailey I can't believe I got an A! MATHEMATICS 26 Mr. Inman — 7th and 8th grade science Chemistry Mrs. Webb — Biology I and II Health 7th grade science Baby. baby, are you all right? Erin. Denise. Jan. Glenda SCIENCE Mr. Inman Hydrogen bomb in process fc' , r- � mvm Mrs. Webb HISTORY Mr. Snowden — American History High School Boys P.E. Mr. Toland — 7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Government World Problems Modern World History Mr. Snowden Mr. Toland; held hostage by 7A PHYSICAL EDUCATION Miss. Evans — High School. Girls P.E. Jr. High Co-ed P.E. Mr. Miller — High School Boys P.E. Jr. High Co-ed P.E. Having A Ball Mr. Miller Miss Evans Would You Look AI These Grades I See You Mr. Snowden CHORUS AND BAND Back row L. to R.: Mrs. Svihla, Becky Lotz, Dennis Chenoweth, Danny Lotz, Frank Bishop, Teresa Reedy, Billy Waters. Middle row L. to ft.: Paul Farr, Glenda Thompson. Brian Pilger, Amy Birch, Susan Green. Front Row L. to ft: Keith Hadsall. Lora Cunningham, Kathy Smith, Chris Beans, Lisa Cunningham, Shelly Woods. Back Row L. to ft: Brian PUger, Jennifer Jones, Bambi Burgard, Stacey Derry, Jeanne Black, Erin Lawver, Christina Yokum, Gina Howell, Frank Bishop. Middle Row L. to ft: Lora Cunningham, Becky Waller, Teresa Martin, Missy Durga, Kim Fross, Stacie Jones, Michelle Fawcett, Joyce Miller. Front Row L. to ft.: Lisa Groff, Sara Wallace, Michelle Stoneking, Peggy Dennis, Cassie Schisler, Shan Bradford, Amy Arnett, Adrea Craft, Anita Creasy. Mrs. Young — High School and Junior High Art, Special Education Mr. Noe — Drivers Education UVER EDUCATION STUD ENT DRIVER_ v BUSINESS Future Orientation Typing Advanced Typing Bookkeeping Consumer's Ed Shorthand School Board Members — Marilyn Palm, Dennis Fross, Ray Rhoades, Dennis Whereley, Mark Dohner, Larry Goodin, Marilyn Chenowith MATT AND KIM MAKING CANDY DEAL IN BUSINESS ADMINISTERS, SECRETARIES, COUNSELOR Lyle Schoenwetter Donna Farr Don Cary Katherin Miller Standing: Donna Farr Seated: Katherine Miller In the Administration of the V.l. T. Schools. Mr. Don Cary is the Elementary Principal, Mr. Harry Star-key is the Superintendent. High School Principal, and Junior High School Principal. The Clerical and Bookkeeping for the District is performed by Mrs. Katherine Miller as Secretary of the District, and Mrs. Donna Farr as Unit Secretary and Bookkeeper. Mr. Lyle Schoenwetter serves the District as Unit Guidance Counselor. Harry Starkey WORKING HARD FOR THE MONEY The unsung workers of V.l. T. that make our day a little brighter are the cooks, custodians, and bus drivers. Without them we wouldn't have a clean learning environment, a hot lunch, or a safe ride to school everyday. We on the Annual Staff would like to thank all them for a job well done. Mr. Harold Demott worked for the school district as a custodian for eleven years. Prior to his service as a custodian, he was a regular and dedicated bus driver. He can be remembered by many students for his many years of service to the V.l.T. Schools. Our cooks: Evelyn and Clara bell Jim Martin Elaine Chambers 34 SENIORS “Senior Section” CONTENTS PAGES Senior color........36, 37, 40, 41, 44, 45 Senior snaps............................38 Chili supper............................39 Wills .................................42, 43 Baby pictures..........................46, 47 Class officers .........................48 SENIORS Carl Beebe William Abernathy Samantha Beans Charles Boqqs Cary Belden Frank Bishop Kelly Butcher Anita Creasey Robert Danner Peggy Dennis Melissa Durga Timothy Engel Douglas Goodell Keith Hadsal Erik Hickle SENIORS Kenneth Holloway Regina Howell Janis Kepple 9 SUPER ? SENIORS Decorating To Vanity Six I Forgot To Do College English! Keith Punker Moms Are Great! How About Lori’s Pie? CHIU SUPPER '83 The V.l.T. Senior Class sponsored a Chili supper October 14. 1983 to raise money for the senior class trip. A special thanks goes to the mothers that helped serve and to Mrs. Young and Mr. Scheonwetter for being our sponsors. Delirious With School Spirit Peggy Cutting Pies SENIORS Brenda Little Douglas Lidwell Ritva Korhonen Crystal Palmer Joyce Miller Teresa Martin Robin Palmer Brian Pilger Tana Parsano SENIORS Ruth Riggins Rita Richey Angela Schisler Rebecca Sigler Roy Slater Jr. Carol Shoemate Lori Taylor Ramona Weld Daniel Wherley I. Bill Abernathy, will my great expertees in Basketball to Dave Dennis so one day he can start on a basketball team. I leave my great ability to flirt with many people without getting serious all the time to Sara Wallace. To every guy. I leave my ability to get along with all girls. To Mike Nike. I leave my gargantious and beautiful bod with the muscles which all girls wish to possess. I leave my ability to take good shop notes to Rick Riggins who never takes any. To Bob Gilson. I leave my ability to get A's on my Modern World History tests. I leave my ability to be a mature adult to all underclassmen. leave my ability not to show affection at school to Allen Hackman who just can't seem to learn not to. Last but not least, to Jacke Engel. leave my ability to not get into fights with thy boy — and or girlfriend. . Samantha L. Beans, being of long body and short mind, will my calm nature to Jeannie B. so she won 7 get so nervous at V. B. games. will my grace and ability to think fast to Connie Stoops who will have to take my place in the future. leave my ability to play first base for Miss Evans to someone who will do it justice and honor. Last but not least. I leave my ability to play hard to get and stay out of trouble with everyone to Lisa K. I. Carl Beebe, being of crazed mind and underworked body, do hereby will these below-mentioned materials to these underclassmen. First and foremost. I leave my “Mighty Gremlin” to Kyle Marshall along with my ability to swish a basket. To Lisa Kaufman. I leave the gearshift from my Gremlin To Dee “Wilhemenia” Craft. I leave the ability to stay out later than midnight to party. Mrs. Bassett gets all the cut-downs she's given me over the past 4 years to dub them on another lucky person. The ability to be able to say “Hey Dudes! Let's Party!” with class goes to Art Slater. Finally. leave my ability to be a ' ‘jag” to all the junior men. I hope you do as good a job as we did. And. to top this all off. I leave my extra jock strap to Dolly Madison because he needs one. . Cary Belden. being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave my ability of being an every hour hall monitor to Joyce (Baby). I also will my ability to not be so nosey to Stray Cat! I would also like to will my ability to have fun in P. E. to anyone who can handle it. And to the gang J. D. P.. our third hour R R. sneakers. I. Frank Bishop, being of sound mind and body, leave nothing to anyone. Since I have very little ability. I can’t afford to lose any of it. I. Chucky ”Cheezer Boggs, being of little mind and well-distributed and enormous body will me lucky buckeye” to Kyle Marshall so he can be as lucky as me I leave my sanity to Dougie Derry so he can survive his classes with Mrs. Knowles. To Lisa. KChris. and Barb. I leave my gargantious body so they will have something to play with in fourth hour study hall. And I also leave my very disgusting and vast-knowledged mind to Brian Lannery so he won 7 be ineligible for anymore football games. I would also like to leave my love for football to no one because no one loves football as much as me. I. Kelly Butcher, being of extraordinary mind and highly wanted body. do.hereby bequeath the following: To Lisa Cunningham. I leave my undying love and friendship. To her sister. Lora. leave my sister. Donna, in exchange for Lisa. To Chris Beans. I leave my crown-finding ability, in case she ever needs it to get a date with — you-know-who. And to Lisa K. leave these words of advice. Attractive as the emminent prospect of an amorous interlude may seem, an occassional response of negative magnitude is advisable. ” I. Anita Creasy, being of slightly warped mind and petite body, will the following assetts to the following people: To Dawn. leave any bumping ability available because she needs it Desperately! To Pugs. leave my position as captain of the Pom-Pons because she really deserves it. To Lisa K.. I leave my ability to do Pom-Pon routines without having to shake it so people will stop laughing at her. Last, but not least. I leave my ability to get through all 4 years of high school and have fun doing it to all the underclassmen. . Peggy Dennis, being of slightly twisted mind and short but pure body, do hereby will the following attributes to the succeeding people: My PURE body to Lisa K.. so she can be sweet and innocent like me and not so much of a tease. To Dena Dennis. leave the ability to have as much fun as did in her 4 years of high school because she has been like a sister to me. To Mr Toland. I leave my ability to separate private affairs and basketball. (In some cases a girl just might come before basketball!). To Mr. Reuschel. I leave the ability to stay out of the basketball player's private life. To my darling Allen. I leave myself because that is all he really needs. Last, but not least, I leave my ability to get through all 4 years of high school without going crazy while still having fun. TOOT-A-LOOf I. Melissa Durga. being of slightly strange mind and not much better body, do hereby will my ability to make it through all 4 years of high school to my best friend. Jean Black. And to certain underclassmen, who shall remain nameless. I will my ability to act nice and at least try and get along with other people. . Tim Scingle” Engel, being of slightly deteriorated mind and maldroit body, leave the following: The ability to study on Saturday nights to Todd. Kyle, and Russ. The systematical craft of drawing lab samples and making them a work of art goes to Jimmy Stewart. And. last but not least, my ability of determination and skill to simultaneously juggle while filling the pop machine goes to Rod. Phil, and Mike. P. S. I would leave my ability to stay home on Saturday and Sunday to Keith Pilger. but I know he can't handle it. . Doug Goodell. being of more mind than body will the following: To Steve K. I leave a bar of soap in hopes that he will put it to good use. To Scott. leave my ability to speak without screaming in people's faces. To Brian Lannery. I leave my brownie points with the teachers. And last but not least I leave my hair to Lisa K. so she won't have to weird things on her own. I. Erik Hickle. being of dirty mind and superbly built body, will my homework and baseball ability to Keith Pilger. My bunting ability to Tim Bair. My ability not to bully people to Paul Farr. leave my body to anyone who can handle it. And. last but not least. I leave my ability to Bench Press to Ned Fawcett. I. Kenny Holloway, do hereby will these attributes: To Rod Malott. I leave the mean, green. Torino. To “WilhemeniaI leave my spot on the Chemistry “Panel”. To Scott Hadsall. I leave my volleyball playing “OOPS!” To Kelly Butcher. I leave my Pioneer ”bitchin ’ ” stereo, since she doesn't have one. To Lisa K.. I leave an entire tube of petroleum jelly. I. Gina Howell, being of indecisive mind and too much body, do hereby will my ability to stay out of trouble in Astoria to Brad Hunter, (he needs it and all the help he can get!). To all the underclassmen. will my ability to get through all four years of high school alive. Not to mention the nine years before that. And am still partially sane. And. last but not least. I leave my friendship and memories to all the graduating Seniors in my class. I. Jan Kepple. being of almost sound mind and body, do hereby will the following: To Rhonda Riggins. leave my ability not to fall into car windows. To Rod Malott. I leave my brain, for obvious reasons. And. last but not least. I leave my ability to make Rod be quiet to Glenda Thompson. I. Ritva Korhonen. being of brilliant mind and foreign body, do hereby will my volleyball skills to Kim Fross; my Finnish vocabulary to Mrs. Knowles; and to Samantha Beans, my rollerskating ability. I. Doug Lidwell. being of sound mind and less than sound body, do bequeath my wardrobe to Keith Pilger so he can call himself a gigolo, my brownie points with Mrs Knowles to all future College English classes, and my ability to do absolutely nothing to Brian Lannery. (even though he doesn't need it.) Last but not least. I leave my off-white car to Lisa K. to match her off-white hair I. Brenda Little. (Better known as “Brendar ) being of crazy mind and body, will the following: To Robin Little. I leave “Big Brown so she can chauffer Pugs. Lori, and Deanna home after Pom Pon practices as I did. I leave my PROUDNESS of selling “Tom to Rhonda Riggins. Last, but not least. I leave my friendship and thanks to everyone for making the past years at V I. T fun and interesting . Teresa Martin, being of sound mind and unusual body, do hereby will the following: To Shan B. and Michelle S. I leave my singing ability. To Jean B. I leave my ability to make it through all four years of high school without flunking any of my classes. And last, but not least, to Jay P. I leave my ability not to be a stuck up snob like some of his relatives. I. Joyce Miller, being of slightly fading mind and almost pudgy body, do will these things to the following people To Jay Palmer. leave my dancing ability. To Shan Bradford. I leave my ability to open my mouth and sing in chorus To Rhonda Riggins. I leave my ability to not talk and giggle on the bus. I. Crystal Palmer, being of slightly demented mind and almost pudgy body, do leave these things to the following people: To Phil Keefauver. I leave my natural grace and ability to blush in all embarrassing situations. To Lisa K. leave my almost spotless reputation in hopes that she will do better this time. To Dawn Taylor. I leave my naturally blond hair so she won’t have to bleach hers anymore. And to Rob Bucher. I leave my brain for obvious reasons. I. Robin Palmer, being of__________________mind and_________________body, do hereby will the following: To Glenda T.. leave the Annual Staff responsibilities, hoping that she will understand them better than I did To my little sister. Karen. leave nothing so she’ll have to earn whatever she gets. And. last but not least. leave my third hour study hall lightbulb to Lisa K. so that she can have the right kind of fun without having to SCRAP around. . Tana “Banana“ Parsano. being of partier’s mind and body, do hereby will the following: To my bar room buddies. Denise H. and Lisa C . I leave my ability to party every weekend and get away with it. To Jeanne ’ ‘ Mummer mg Branson. I leave the ability to mummer and have fun doing it. To Glenda. I leave the ability to date a welder so she can have her hot rod. To Miss Evans. I leave the deed to her office so she doesn’t have to pay rent anymore. To Robbie S.. leave my ability to goof off in study hall and not get in trouble so for once he can stay up at the desk To “Big Paul”. I leave nothing because he can take whatever he wants. Last, but not least. I leave my ability to get along with all Astoria people to the V. I. T. football players. I. Brian K. Pilger. being of 60% humor. 30% Intelligence, and 10% body, do hereby will the following: I leave my sense of rhythm to the percussion section of the Band. I will my status in the Bandroom to any band member who thinks they can handle it. To Russ Hawkins. I leave my good sportsmanship in P. E. (if he knows what it means). To Jeff Woods. I leave my excellent volleyball serve so that he may use it with pride and respect as I have. Finally, to the faculty of V I. T.. I leave the fond memories of the class of “84“ I. Rita Richey, being of sound mind and body, hereby leave my ability of being an every hour hall monitor to Pug (Eddy) and to Bedpost. leave the ability not to act so hot. And to the gang (JCP). I leave our third hour R.R. sneakers. I. Angie Schisler. being of sound mind and unusual body, do hereby give and bequeath the following: To Stacey Jones. leave a set of car keys so that she can chauffer our little sisters around next year; To Todd Snowden. leave deodorant so that he wont have to borrow others! Also, to Todd. I leave my ability to hold OUTSTANDING parties so that he can hold a few of his own To Kenny Pilger. my brains and halfway decent grades so that he can make it through his last two years of high school; To my sister. Cassie. I leave my ability to get along with almost everybody and my ability not to flunk any classes throughout High School; And lastly. I leave to Keith Pilger my friendship and my phone number so that he can call me and we can talk whenever he has a problem. Also to Keith. I leave the one thing that he wants. (That shall remain a secret between he and I.) I almost forgot, to Lisa K. leave my spotless reputation in hopes that she will start a better life . Carol Luan Shoemate. being of highly intelligent mind and more than adequate body, do hereby bequeath the following To Elmer. I leave my ability to be nice once in a while. To Stacey Worthington. I leave all my brownie points with the teachers. (Especially the study hall teachers!) To Lisa K. leave my 17 inch key chain, made for me by Ken Holloway, in hopes that she possesses the muscle coordination to use it properly And last, but not least. I leave my undying gratitude and friendship to all the faculty and staff at V I T. for making last four years of high school so constructive and enjoyable. I. Becky Sigler, being in full possession of a deleriously constant and transcendant psyche, bequeath these ensuing virtues to the so named and meritorious people: To the devoted Tammy E.. I leave my fond memories of cheerleading with the assurance that she will experience as much fun as I did. To my Russian Historian. leave my heart and a bottomless bottle of G. V To the underclassmen. I leave my hopes that they get through school and have as much fun doing it as I. The secret? Be Harlequins like the fab class of 84! All my luck and love. I wish to will to my classmates; they're all marvy! Last, and undoubtedly least, in pure and undaunted adolescence. I leave nothing, for I have nothing worthy to leave, to two peculiar young ladies who shall remain nameless but who have obvious identities. . Roy Slater, being of sound mind and great body, do hereby will the following: To Barb and Chris. I leave the ability to stick out shop class. To Mr Starkey and the V ! T staff. I leave the ability to leave the kids on the stage alone To Mr Snyder and Mrs Basset. I leave the ability to tolerate Mike Malott. I leave my Defensive End ability to any stud who thinks they can handle it To the rest of the student body. leave my memories of V. . T. I. Lori Taylor, being of sound mind and body, do hereby leave my ability of being an every hour hall monitor to Dee. I will my ability in making it to school more often to Dawn And to Joyce Foots, leave my brain. (God knows she needs one!) And to the gang J. D P.. I leave our third hour R.R. sneakers. And my pet skunk to Lisa K to match her hair. I. Ramona Weld, being of sound mind and short body, do hereby will the following: To Dumb Donna. I leave all my bags so she can be 1 Bag Lady. To my well-blessed neice. Teresa. I leave my ability to have fun while cheering and all the great memories. Last, but not least. I leave Lisa K. the ability to do a cartwheel right and a pair of baggy pants so she doesn’t have to wear hers so tight. I. Joe Wherley. being of crazy mind and a troublesome body, do hereby will the following: My debating ability to whoever wants it. My abilities in shop class to Mike Malott. and to Dennis Chenoweth, leave my No 9 boot and he will know where to put it. Last, but not least. I leave Lisa K a case of empty pop bottles. I. Paula Worthington. Being of sound mind do hereby leave all my brownie points in shop class (supposedly) to Scott Adcock and Tim Elliot. To the Girls' Basketball team. leave my jersey to anyone who will have as much fun as I did wearing it and is honored to be a member of the team. I wish you all the best of luck! SENIORS Our Year The senior class began the year with class officer elections and the results are as follows; Tim Engel — President, Sam Beans — Vice president. Jan Kepple — secretary and Cary Belden — treasurer. The first major concern dealing with the senior class as a whole was the “chili supper” — our BIG MONEY MAKER of which a substantial sum of money was made and put towards our senior trip. A special thanks to Mr. Snowden (American History Teacher) for taking us on our only trip since grade-school. As seniors, mixed feelings fall upon us as our last year of school rushes by a little too quickly, but after graduation what ever we do and where ever we end up the class of “84“ will always remember “THE SENIOR YEAR . 48 The Senior class began it's voyage on an early Friday morning! Along the way we had an appetizing interval at McDonalds — Breakfast. Finally we arrived at our Destination — St. Louis. First we took an Treacherous expedition to the top of the Arch. Next we voyaged to the Mall on our quest for outlandish wears. Then onward to six flags to conquer vicious monsters, such as the screaming eagle. Than at a dreary 4 A. M., we boarded our char-iott with our fearless driver — Ranger Rick. Finally we arrived home to our own humble haven. McDonald's u ® Long Day Roy? Bill Abernathy — Basketball — 3, 4. Baseball — 4. Football — 1, 2. Science Club — 1, 2, 3, 4. Annual Staff— 3, 4. Homecoming King — 4. FFA — 1. 2. Mr. Beautiful Attendant — 4. SUPERSENIOR 84 Sam Beans — Volleyball — 1, 2, 3, 4. Softball — 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4. Captain 4th. SAA — 1. All conference volleyball — 3. FHA — 1. Band 1, 2, 3. Class Vice President — 4. Prom Attendent — 4. DAR — 4. SUPER SENIOR 84 Carl Beebe — Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4. Baseball — 2, 3, 4. Annual Staff — 4 FFA — 1. 2. Science Club — 2, 3, 4. Sect. 3rd. Homecoming attendant — 1. Class Officers — V.P. — 1, 3. Prom Attendant — 4. SUPERSENIOR 84. Cary Beldon — FHA — 1, 2, 3, 4. President — 3. Annual Staff — 3, 4. Cheerleader — 1. Class President — 1. Class Treasurer — 4. Library Club — 2, 3. Volleyball — 1, 2. Miss Beautiful Attendant 1, 2, 3, 4. SUPERSENIOR 84 Frank Bishop — Science Club — 4. Chorus — 4. Band — 4. Baseball — 4. Annual Staff — 4. SUPERSENIOR 84. Charlie Boggs — Football — 1, 2, 3, 4. Fulton County Team — 3, 4. All Conference Honorable mention — 3, 4. Chicago Tribune Top Junior Team 3. MVP 4. Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4. Most improved 3. Fulton County 2. Team — 4. Fulton County Tournament Team — 4. All Conference 4. MVP — 4 Prom Attendant — 4. SUPERSENIOR 84 Kelly Butcher — Student Council — 1, 4. Reporter 4. French Club — 1, 2. Library Club — 1. Student secretary — 2, 3. Mr. Beautiful Chairman — 2, 3, 4. Homecoming Attendant 4. “Best of the class of 84 (channel 19) 4. SAA — 1, 2, 3, 4. National Honor Society — 3, 4. Who's Who 4. Junior Marshall. Illinois State Scholar — 4. Valedictorian. SUPERSENIOR 84. Anita Creasy — French Club — 2, 3. PonPoms — 2, 3, 4. Captain — 4. Chorus — 3, 4. Robbie Danner — Student Council — 1, 2. 3, 4. Treasurer 1, Vice President 3, President 4. Science Club — 3. Football — 1, 2, 3. Baseball— 1, 2. 4. Basketball— 1, 2, 3, 4. Mr. Beautiful King — 2. Prom Attendant — 4. SUPERSENIOR 84. Peggy Dennis — Class Officer — 1, 3, Treas. FHA — 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4th. Science Club — 3, 4th Sect. Annual Staff— 1. Chorus — 3, 4. Band — 1, 2. Volleyball — 1, 2. PonPom — 1, 4th CoCaptain. Hornet Mascot — 3. Flags — 2nd Captain. Sweetheart Dance Attendant — 1, 2. FHA Award — 3 Miss Beautiful Attendant — 2, 3, 4, Queen — 1., Library Club — 1, 2. Student Workers — 2. Student Secretary — 4. SUPERSENIOR — 84. Missy Durga — FHA — 1, 4. Chorus — 1, 4. Band — 1, 2. Science Club — 1, 2. Basket Ball — 2, 3. Soft Ball — 4. Library Club — 1. 2. 3. SUPERSENIOR — 84. Tim Engel — FFA — 1, 2. Science Club — 1, 2, 3, 4. Treasurer 3rd. Pres. 4th. Class Officer — V. Pres. 2 Pres. 4th. Annual Staff 4. Student Council — 4; Sweetheart Dance Attendant — 2; King 4th; Mr. Beautiful Attendant — 3; SAR; Basketball— 1, 2, 3, CoCaptain — All County 2nd Team— WAC Team a-l 4th. Baseball— 1, 2, 3, 4. SUPERSENIOR — 84. Doug Goodell — Science Club — 1, 2, 3, Trea. 4th; Class Officer Reporter — 1; Pres. — 2; Annual Staff—3, Co-Editor 4th; Student Council— 1, 3. 4; Mr. Beautiful Attendant — 2; Homecoming Attendant — 2, 4; SAA — 1. 3, 4; NHS — 3. 4; Who's Who — 3; FFA — 1, 2; Miss Beautiful Chairman — 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Marshall; Illinois State Scholar — 4; Football — 1. 2; Basketball — 1. 2nd Most Improved; VIT Science Award 4; Salutatorian; SUPERSENIOR — 84 Keith Hadsall — Football — 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball — 1, 2; Science Club — 1; Band — 2. 3. 4; SUPERSENIOR — 84. Erik Hickie — Baseball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club — 2, 3. 4; Annual Staff — 3; Prom Attendant — 4; Sweetheart Dance Attendant — 3; Mr. Beautiful Attendant — 3, King 4; SUPERSENIOR — 84. Kenny Holloway — Science Club — 1, 2, 3, 4. Annual Staff — 3. Baseball — 1; Basketball — 3; Homecoming attendant — 3; Mr. Beautiful — Attendant — 4, King — 3. SUPERSENIOR — 84. Gina Howell — Science Club — 1, 4; Chorus — 1, 2. 4; FFA — 1; Band — 1; SSA — 2; Softball Stat. — 4; SUPERSENIOR — 84. Jan Kepple — FHA — 1, Library club — 1, 2, 4; SAA — 1, National Honor Society — 3. 4; Softball — 2; French Club w — 2; Class Officer — 4; Prom Queen — 4. Supersenior — 84. Ritva Korhonen — Foreign Exchange Student — Volleyball — 4; Basketball — 4; Softball — 4; Science Club — 4; FHA — 4; Sweetheart Dance Queen — 4 Doug Lidwell — Science Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Football — 3; Basketball — 1. 2, 3, 4; SAA — 2; Who's Who — 3, 4; State Scholar — 4; SUPERSENIOR — 84 Brenda Little — FHA — 1, 2, 3, 4; PonPoms — 3; Library Club — 2; SUPERSENIOR — 84 Teresa Martin — Chorus — 1. 2. 3, 4; FHA — 1, 2. 3, 4; Softball Stat — 3; Student Council — 1, 2; French Club — 1, 2; Volleyball Linesman — 3; Annual Staff — 1, 2; Library Club — 1, 2, 3; SUPERSENIOR — 84 Joyce Miller — Chorus — 2, 3, 4; FHA — 1, 2; French Club — 2; Library Club — 2; Plunger Girl — 4; SUPERSENIOR — 84. Crystal Palmer — FFA — 1. 2; Parliamentarian — 2; SAA — 1 Annual Staff — 2. 3. 4; Newspaper — 2; Plunger Girl — 4; PonPoms — 4; Library Club — 2, 3, 4; Biology College Bowl — 4; SUPERSENIOR — 84 Robin Palmer — FHA — 1; Cheerleader — 3, 4; Library Club — 1, 2; SAA — 2, Softball — 1. 2, 3, 4; French Club — 2; Chorus — 1, 2; Volleyball — 1, 2; Annual Staff — 1, 2, 3, 4 Editor; Class Officer — 1, 3; Prom Attendant — 4; Miss Beautiful candidate — 1, 2, 3, 4. Queen — 3; Student Council — 2, 3; SUPERSENIOR — 84 Tana Parsano — FFA — 1, 2; Officer — 2; Annual Staff — 1, 2, 3, 4; Photographer — 3. 4; Science Club — 2. 3, 4; Library Club — 2. 3. 4; Volleyball — 1. 2. 3; Softall Stat — 1. 2. 3; Volleyball Stat — 4; SUPERSENIOR — 84 Brian Pilger — Annual Staff — 1. 2. 3. 4; Science Club — 1. 2, 3. 4; Band — 2, 3. 4; Chorus — 1, 2. 3. 4; French Club — 2, 3; Most Friendly — 2; John Philip Sousa — 4; SUPERSENIOR — 84. Rita Richey — FHA — 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff— 3, 4; Science Club — 1; Library Club — 2. 3; SUPERSENIOR — 84. Ruth Riggins — softball — 1; FHA — 1, 2; Library Club — 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Homecoming Attendant — 3; Chorus — 2, Miss Beautiful Attendant — 3; SUPERSENIOR — 84. Angeia Schisler — FHA — 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club — 3; Chorus — 3; Student Worker — 4; Homecoming Attendant — 2; Baseball Stat — 3; Miss Beautiful Attendant — 4. SUPERSENIOR — 84. Rebecca Sigler — Cheerleader — 1, 2. 3, 4; Science Club — 1. 2. 3, V-Pres. 4; SAA — 1. 3, 4; Annual Staff — 1. 2. 3. 4; NHS; Library Club — 1. 2; Band — 1, 2, 3; Chorus — 1. 2; Class Officer — 2, Pres. — 3; Sweetheart Attendant — 3; Prom Attendant — 4; Miss Beautiful Attendant — 1. 2, 3. Queen 4; Student worker — 2; Who's Who — 3, 4; Hugh O'Brien Award; Student Council — 2, 3; SUPERSENIOR — 84 Ramona Weld — VB — 2; SB — 1. 2, 3, 4; Pon Poms — 1; Cheerleader — 2. 3, 4; Library Club — 1. 2; SAA — 1; French Club — 1. 2; Chorus (Accompianist) 1, 2. 3; Annual Staff — 1, 2. 3. 4; Prom Attendant — 4; Miss Beautiful Candidate — 1. 2; SUPERSENIOR — 84. Carol Shoemate — French Club — 1, 2; Science Club — 1, 2; Annual Staff — 2, 3. 4; Basketball Stat — 1, 2. 3. 4; Volleyball Stat — 1. 2, 3; Softball Stat — 1, 2. 3, 4; Library Club — 1. 2. 3; Who's Who — 3; Miss Beautiful Attendant — 1; SUPERSENIOR — 84. Roy Slater — FFA — 1. 2; Vice President 2; Annual Staff — 1. 2. 3, 4; Football — 1. 3. 4; Prom King — 4. SUPERSENIOR — 84. Lori Taylor — FHA — 2. 3. 4; Sect. — 4th; Annual Staff — 2, 3, 4; Library-Club — 2, 3. 4; Student Council — 4; Miss Beautiful Queen — 2; Attendant 3, 4; SUPERSENIOR — 84. Joe Wherley — FFA — 1, 2; Football — 1; Mr. Beautiful Attendant — 2; SUPERSENIOR — 84 Paula Worthington — FHA — 2. 3. 4; Officer 4th; Fashion Board — 3, 4; Basketball — 1, 2. 3, 4; Captain — 4; Coaches Award — 4; Library Club — 1. 2; SUPERSENIOR — 84. 51 A NEW START The V.l. T. Class of 1984 share their last few minutes together before receiving their diploma and departing for new fields of endeavor. 52 Graduation night started with the Seniors restlessly waiting in the Home Ec. room for the big moment. Finally we got to take the long journey down the aisle, between the rows of our parents, friends, and relatives to the stage where we sat an hour and half to receive our diploma. Speeches, awards, and choral presentations were given. Finally the big moment came, receiving our diploma. Some memorable moments of the night were penny's from Heaven, paper airplanes. and Kelly breakdancing down the steps. We are ready for what ever life brings us and are sure we'll succeed at whatever we do. Mr. Starkey presenting Carl Beebe with the Connour award. Jim Engel received several awards tine greeting friends, faculty, and relatives, graduation night, including SAR. Scott Kendrick, and the Batterton Memorial A ward. Graduation meant Seniors spending time with their relatives Peggy Dennis and her brother Johnny in the Graduation line. Doug Goodell giving Salutory address. Kelly Butcher giving the Valedictory address. SPORTS Contents Pages Boosters Club.............55 Football...............56-57 Volleyball.............58-59 Boys Basketball........60-61 Girls Basketball ......62-63 Baseball...............64-65 Softball ..............66-67 Cheerleaders...........68-69 Pon Poms..........‘.......70 BOOSTERS CLUB We, the Annual Staff, feel the BOOSTERS CLUB deserve more recognition and thanks than the students of V. I. T. acknowledge. So we dedicate this page, along with A BIG THANK YOU to all booster members who have helped earn the Thousands of Dollars needed to keep our sports programs running. This outstanding, however small group of Athletic supporters deserve much more; We do say thank-you and wish them the best of luck in the future and to remain as one united small group fighting for V.l.T. sports forever. Annual Spaghetti was changed to a Pancake Supper 1983 Dodge car was rattled off by the boosters — winner was David Crouse Booster dub made pins this year — a new money making project seeming to sell farily well 55 Scrimmage game gate admissions were much appreciated by the players Some things speak for themselves From L to Ft: Back Row: Assistant coach Noe, Assistant coach Horrel, Charlie Boggs, Doug Derry, Jay Palmer, Wayne Heller, Bob Gilson, Phil Keefauver, Paul Farr, Darren Churchill, Kevin Cowin, Head coach Rick Land, Assistant coach Curzon. Middle Row: Manager Faron Heller, Dave Crouse, Andy Goodell, Brian Lannery, Kent Cowin, Art Stater, Todd Snowden, Russ Hawkins, John Lascelles, Neal Horwedel, Mike Woods, Steve Fawcett, Keith Hadsall. Front Row: Troy Chambers, Rob Stambaugh, Rob Bucher, Blake Heller, Scott Hadsall, Dennis Chenoweth, Roy Slater, Scott Adcock, Charlie Green, Nick Robertson, Manager Jamie Farr. Ready for a Homecoming game I think I see a straight-arm coming Scrimmage game action OOOOPS! Wrong Turn Paul in one of his tough moods Sr. capt. with Coach Land Keith Hadsati Def. Noseguard FOOTBALL 1983-1984 The 1983 varsity HORNET football team, coached by Rick Land culminated a 3-6, (2-3 in WAC) season with a 36-6 rout of the rival Astoria PIRA TES. Allconference, All county quarterback Todd Snowden connected for over 1000 yards in 1983. Charlie Boggs and Roy Slater (co-MVP's), Steve Fawcett, Doug Derry, Paul Farr, Kevin Cowin, and Phil Keefauver all made a post-season All county or All-conference squads. The 1983 J. V. HORNETS showed what the future holds with a WAC conference championship, with an overall 6-1 record, 4-0 in the WAC. The title game, a 24-12 victory over Pleasant Hill clinched the championship for V.I.T.. Chuck Boggs Roy Slater Off. Fullback Def. end Def. Mid. Linebacker Top from left to right: Susan Keller, Denise Heaton, Angie Rogers, Tana Parsano; Standing left to right: Melanie Heaton, Jeanne Branson, Becky Waller, Sam Beans, Chris Beans, Brenda Porter; Seated left to right: Teresa Sorrells, Kim Fross, Ritva (exchange student), Amy Birch, and Glenda Thompson at a game watching the team playing: Ritva, Sam, Jeanne, and Brenda Scoreboard Thurs., Sept 8 Astoria Mon., Sept 12 Plymouth Tues., Sept. 13 Rushville Thurs., Sept. 15 Astoria Mon., Sept. 19 Beardstown Tues., Sept. 20 Industry Mon., Sept. 26 Beardstown Tues., Sept. 27 ISD Thurs., Oct. 6 Virginia Thurs., Oct. 16 Bluffs Mon., Oct. 17 Rushville Tues., Oct. 18 Meredosia Thurs., Oct. 20 Industry JV Varsity w L w W w W w W w W L L L W W W L L W W W W w W L L 58 To our coach Melanie (Miss Heaton) we would like to thank her for taking us on as a team. Each practice and game was accomplished with a new lesson and adventure for the steadiness of our- Mrs. Parsano, Tana, Mr. Parsano, Mrs. Richmond, Ritva Korhonen, Mr. Richmond, Mr. Beans, Sam, Mrs. Beans. selves as a team and as an individual player. Although the seniors tried to kill her at one of our home games with the starting gun for track. Melanie kept pushing us knowing that we could come out winners. left: Melanie, up: Chris, right: Lisa, below from left to right: Sam, Mel, Brenda, Becky, Ritva, and Jeanne VAR. Doug Lidwell, Tim Engel. Bill Abernathy, Shawn Bradford. Rob Danner, Charlie Boggs, Alan Hackman, Stacy Worthington, Todd Snowden, Kyle Marshall, Carl Beebe The 1983-84 Varsity Basketball team had limited success but ended up with a winning season and a WAC CO-Championship. After poor showings in the Havana Holiday and Fulton Co. tournies, the team came back to beat some very tough schools. The JV team had an up and down year, playing well and winning the V.l.T. Round Robin and 2nd in the Fulton Co. tourney, but ended up not doing well in the WAC. The whole team had a great time during the season. by Car! Beebe BASKETBALL 1983-84 Super Senior Doug Lidwell Super Senior Bill Abernathy Super Senior Rob Danner JV: Tim Bair, Stacy Worthington, Kyle Marshall, Matt Keefuaver, Mitch Vance. Joe Butcher, Brian Madison, Darren Churchill, Neal Horwedel, Andy Goodell, Jim Stewart Kyle w V ) V GIRLS BASKETBALL Back row: left to right — VARSITY coach Lyle Schoenwetter, Sue Keller, Barb Vincent, Shelly Thomas, Connie Stoops, Paula Worthington, Sam Beans, Becky Waller, Ritva Korhonen, assistant coach Ed Curzon Front row: left to right — Amy Birch. Lori Howard, Lisa Kaufman, Angie Rogers, Brenda Porter, Angie Belville SUPER SENIOR Paula Worthington SUPER SENIOR Ritva Korhonen SUPER SENIOR Sam Beans HELP1 OK Gang. What's UP! The basketball team was an odd mixture of talent and personality. We had our ups and downs, good games and bad, but we always seemed to click together at just the right times. We had a few bad moments but the times that will remain in our memories forever are the 2nd victory at the Colechester tournament and the dramatic grasp of 3rd place in county. Even though there were 2 players on the team that seemed in the spotlight the other team members were just as important. We will never forget the season of 83-84. US OPPONENT THEY 50 Meredosia 60 61 Colchester 26 41 Cuba 44 53 Plymoth 26 51 Manito Forman 47 66 Colchester 31 61 Bluffs 28 52 Lewistown 21 59 Plymoth 22 46 Meredosia 62 30 Havana 65 37 Brown County 46 35 Bushnell 60 3 Beardstown 43 58 Mason City 59 ■ TWO!! i Back row: left to right — JR. VARSITY coach Ed Curzon, Shelly Thomas. Cassie Schisler, Kim Fross, Lisa Kaufman, Front row: left to right — manager Heather Worthington, Angie Belville, Shelly Woods. Lori Howard. Shelly Crouse. Mr. Schoenwetter Robbie Danner Super Senior Front row: Darren Churchill, Mike Malott, Robbie Stanbaugh, Bryan Matteson, Charlie Green, Keith Pilger; Second row: Neal Horwedel, Steve Fawcett, Kelly Easley, Tim Bair, Todd Snowden; Third row: Stacey Jones, Frank Bishop, Carl Beebee, Tim Engel, Erik Hickle, Robbie Danner, Kim Fross, Coach Reuschel Ramona Weld Samantha Beans Super Seniors Ritva Korhonen Missy Durga Robin Palmer Hey KOOL-AID Does anyone have any gum 7 What's happening Front Row; L to R Missy Miller, Mona Weld, Jeanne Branson, Shelly Woods, Amy Birch, Ritva Korhornen, Jackie Bunge. Middle Row; Cari Chambers (stat.) Brenda Porter, Becky Waller, Donna Butcher, Adrea Craft, Cassie Schisler, Teresa Sorrells, Carol Shoemate (stat.) Back Row; Gina Howell (stat.) Missy Durga, Karen Palmer, Chris Beans, Sam Beans, Donya Snowden, Amy Groff, Robin Palmer, Coach Rosie Evans. ROBIN MONA FRAN CHRIS TAMMY BECKY FRAN s u p E R R O B S 1 E N N 1 0 R TAMMY HORNET SPIRIT ALL AROUND LETS GO HORNETS KAREN JACKIE JACKIE ADREA DONNA CARI KAREN CORRENE BOBETTE DONNA CORRENE 69 1984 Pom Pon Girls from left to right; Jacki Engel, Lora Cunningham, Michelle Thomas, Peggy Dennis — Co-Captain, Anita Creasy — Captain, Lori Bent, Karen Chenoweth, Crystal Palmer S u t a I ! S u P e r S e n i 0 r A n 1 t a ! S u P e r S e n i 0 r P e 9 9 y 1 The Pom Pon Girls, especially the Seniors, would like to thank our sponsor, Carol Hillyer, for a very special year. Special thanks go to Cheryl Sweissgood, our parents, and the fans. Seniors; Anita Creasy Peggy Dennis Crystal Palmer POM PONS 70 WX: 0 O '• 3 !6 Co -iCD'O ✓ CLUBS “Clubs” Contents Pages Annual Staff....................72 Student Council.................73 Sc ience Club .................74 FHA ...........................75 Awards Night....................76 Library Club Student Workers ................77 Bottom Row; L to R Frank Bishop, Tim Engel, Becky Sigler, Lisa Cunningham, Andy Goodell, Matt Keefauver, Doug Goodell. Second Row; Clara Kay Thompson, Sponsor, Barb Vincent, Roy Slater, Shawn Bradford, Becky Waller, Brian Pilger, Lora Cunningham, Chris Beans, Donna Butcher, Mona Weld, Carol Shoemate, Crystal Palmer, Tammy Engel, Scott Hadsall, John Spencer, Wayne Heller, Robin Palmer. Third Row; Lori Taylor, Carl Beebe, Lori Howard, Shelly Crouse, Kelly Easley, Stac Jones, Kim Fross, Cassie Schisler, Amy Birch, Shelly Woods, Francie Shank, Jeanne Branson, Glenda Thompson, Brenda Porter, Tana Parsano. Back Row; Bobette Boggs, Andrea Craft, Karen Palmer, Lisa Kaufman, Teresa Sorrells. Gene and Connie Lockard our Photographers The I .I. T. Annual staffs goal this past year was to make an enjoyable quality yearbook white managing to hold the price of the book to a minimum of fourteen dollars. In order to do so we earned money through pure hard work, by working at Jr. High Basketball game concessions. shirt sales, cake raffles, summer lemonade stands, fruit sales, bake sales, and selling ads. Without the hardwork of the editors, Jr. editors, our new representative (Jon Kaufman), our photographer (Gene Lockard). and members of the staff this past years book could not have been completed. But a special thank you from each member is awarded to two very deserving people Mrs. Donna Farr and Mrs. Clarla Kay Thompson, of whose services made the yearbook a pleasure to construct and a success. We sadly regret the school Board's decision on the rehiring of certified staff members for extra-curricular activities and feel that though this maybe the worst decision ever to be made by the board, that no one in this school district could sponsor ''our'' Annual Staff as well as. or with as much dedication as Clara Kay Tompson displayed. Thank you Clara Kay. we love you! The annual staff . ANNUAL STAFF Robin and Wayne STUDENT COUNCIL We, the people . The 1983-1984 Student Council enthusiastically strived to brighten the school's dim atmosphere. They hosted a school wide volleyball tournament in which they claimed first place, with the Science Club teams taking second and third. Another contribution was the homecoming dance. At the end of the school year, the student Council celebrated their outstanding year by treating themselves to a dinner at Jumer's in Peoria. Yes??? Slow dancin' Top to Bottom; R to L Tim Engel, Doug Goo-dell, Brenda Porter, Lisa Cunningham, Michelle Fawcett, Steven Fawcett, Jim Stewart. Joe Butcher. Middle Row — Rob Danner, Kelly Butcher, Jeanne Branson, Tammy Engel, Neal Horwe-del, Russ Hawkins, Robin Little. Left Row — Lori Taylor, Dee Craft, Kim Fross, Todd Snowden. 73 eofforn Row LtoR Lon Bent. L s Kaufman. Ten Engle. Becky Sigler Peggy Denn«$. Doug Goodef. Chns Beans. Fbtva Kohomen. Dene Dentes. Patty Row 2; Mrs Webb. Susan Keller. Erin Lawver. Karen Chenoweth. Angie Rogers. Angela Walton. Liz Maloti. Sonya Snowden Row 3; Andy Goodetl. Gina Howell. Jeanne Branson. Denise Heaton. Tana Parsano. Chns Hinrichs. Troy Stoneking. David Dennis Row 4; Steve Vance. Blake Heller. Scott Hadsaii. Wayne Heller. Mike Maiott. Stacey Jones. Michelle Fawcett. Mark Pace. Dan Sanchez Row 5. Becky Waller. Mona Weld. Jack Engel. Can Chambers. Missy Miller. Adrea Craft. Cassie Schtsler. Kim Fross. Amy Birch. Shelly Woods. Amy Groff Row 6: Lora Cunningham. Donna Butcher. Karen Palmer. Bobette Boggs. Missy Abernathy. Fran Shank. Kent Cowm. Frank Bishop Row 7; Shelly Thomas. Kenny Pilger. Darren Churchill. Keith Pilger. Jimmy Stewart. BiH Abernathy. Carl Beebe. Kenny Holloway. Brian Pilger This year was really interesting. First was the initiation. All first year members had to dress up as babies. The two winners were Bobette Boggs and Andy Goodell. Later in the year we took a trip to St. Louis. We'd like to Thank Mrs. Webb for being a great sponsor this year. .S| c . ; | E i i N Ci i E CLUB ‘ ‘Rock-a-by-baby ’' ‘‘In the tree top” Science Club Award Bottom; L to R Cassie, A drea, Bobette. Kim. Top; Amy, Shelly, Ray, Lisa, Stac. Left Photo; Bottom; Sue, Becky, Shelly Top; Amy, Sonya, Patty, Dena. Right Photo; Bottom; Chris, Andy, Blake, Steve Top; Mark, Jim, Wayne, Troy. FHA Row 1; L to R Teresa Martin, Brends Porter. Tammy Engel, Missy Miller. Ritza Kohornen. Rita Richey. Cary Belden. Row 2; Glenda Thompson. Denise Heaton. Chris Beans. Lisa Cunningham. Barb Vincent. Liz Malott. Row 3; Missy Durga. Lori Howard. Amy Birch. Fran Shank. Dena Dennis. Angela Walton. Row 4; Susan Keller. Erin Lawver. Angie Rogers. Karen Chenoweth. Sonya Snowden. Row 5; Brenda Little. Deanna Maxon. Robin Little. Lori Bent. Lisa Kaufman. Row 6; Mrs. Richmond. Paula Worthington. Peggy Dennis. Lori Taylor, Jeanne Branson. Lori Bent and Robin Little made and modeled their own clothes. Glenda Thompson, Winner of the FHA Award. FHA does many extra activities for each one of us involved in it. It teaches us leadership, as well as getting along with others. This year we sold tom-watt as door to door salesman and had many activities involving other clubs and faculty members including the morning breakfast and evening activities. We had the sweetheart dance with new crowns and it turned out great. The Mother-Daughter Banquet was rather confusing with softball games going on but in the end we was all there for the awards. The Fashion Board; — Peggy Dennis, Becky Sigler, Paula Worthington, Lisa Cunningham, Karen Chenoweth. Future Homemakers Of America s A 14 4 R D S N I G H T Keller. Tammy Engel. Doug GoodeU These are our SAA members for 1964 Above: — New NHS Members taking oath. Below: — Illinois State Scholars. Library Club; Left to Right: Cary Belden, Robyn Little, Teresa Sorrells, Angie Bellville, Jackie Engel, Shelly Thomas, Crystal Palmer, Deanna Maxon, Carl Chambers. Second Row: Left to Right: Lori Taylor, Anieta Creasey, Shelly Woods, Tana Parsano, Amy Groff, Connie Stoops. Top Row: Karen Chenowith, Shelly Crouse. Student Secretary's — Susan Keller, Angie Schisler, Kenny Holloway, Ruth Riggins, Cari Chambers, Karen Chenowith, Tammy Engel, Dennis Heaton, Angie Rogers, Michelle Fawcett, Erin Lawver. Barb Vincent. 77 ELEMENTARY AM. VIT. GRADE SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN Mrs. Wherley Krissa Mayall Joshua Woody Nicholas Wright Julie Ogden Clint Belville Andy Mugrage Rodney Mayall Amy Cape Aaron Edwards Charles McCance Frin Robertson Andrew Bidney Darren Hopping Robert Baum Matt Rumler Jessa Blemler Lawerence Ishmaul Aaron Dohner Jamie Beatty Ken Brobston Becky Bruketta Eddie Shoemaker Jamie Richey Abigail Luper Adam Mercer Kathy Smith Cathy Cleavinger Emily France Trent Wilson Amy Baker Wesley Heaton Bobbi Parry Amy Dennis DJ Thome Amanda Skein Michael Belden Brian Meyers Amy Snowden Heather Ash Mabel Law Tiftiny Gilliland 79 Eric Abernathy Chad Bennett Jennifer Bubb Liza Carithers Amber Chambers Ryan Cleer Shanna Conners Wade Danner Jesse Demott Becky Elgin Jason Farr Todd Gilliland. Derek Goodell Wesley Heaton Shawn Hickle Daryl Hollenbacl Don Hood Heather Horwed Michael Horwedi Michelle Horweo Jamie Howel Amanda Jones Jason Krider Lindsey Lenane Scott Madson Todd Martin Rana Matteson Daniel Merson Brandon Miller Brian Parsano Jay Pilger John Pottoff Ricky Ruark Cassandra Schoonover Elizah Smith Shantell Smith Sarah Snowden Travis Snowden Brent Spangler Mindy Spencer Shane Strange Megan Thomas Jessica VanPelt Norman Waldo Cortney Walton Kevin Weaver Diane Welch Kevin Woodruff Miss Heaton Mrs. Baker (not shown) Mrs. Turner Mrs. Ulmer V.l.T. Grade School Grade 2 Gabriel Utsinger Beffy Parr Amy Hammond Brian France Kristi Robertson Zac Sigler Dustin Calvert Judy Cleavinger Andy Swisegood Tammy Wicked Josh Mercer Laura Bidney Melissa Kost Cori Kingery Tammy Meyer Karen Parsano Shannon Kinne Todd Mason Rebecca Parsano Allison Barclay Jerud Van Dyke Currie Kingery Bret Keller Christy Crabtree Anissa Lehman Tony Spencer Jimmy McCance Joey Murfin Jennifer McBride Ryan Coleman Chuckie Fox Jonathan Smith Mike Augugliaro Melissa Richey Jessica Remy Shawn Easley Mindy Furry Bobbie Robinson VIT Grade School Grade 3 Mrs. Mayall Mrs. Current Mrs. Waters Cate Hammond Aldonna Gauwitz NOT PHOTOGRAPHED Mitch Jones Buffy Jo Cozart Brian Ackley Heimi Bison Heather Worthington Jenny Curley Amy Sorrells Christy Wherley Jaci Herink Betsy Welsch Josh Hayes Chris Hickle Doug Mayall Eric Thomas Marcy Dodd Dee Farr Steven Woods Jowayne Markley David Muggrage Christy Macejak Ben Marshall Zack Bucher Jenny Young Ryan Arnette Jasom Richmond Mandy Wright Joannah Fross Matt Marshall Jeremy Blemler Ricky Baker Monte Chipman Angie Jockish Chad Ogden Julie Overcash Jim Madson Dee Boyd Connie Green Kama Spencer Heather Taylor Marie Robinson Matt Ulmer Derek Walton Jeremy Danner Jay Abernathy Joe Fross Jared Heller Mrs. Connour Mr. Curzon Cindy Cleer Brad Hopping Lori Sanchez Michelle Chenoweth B.J. Kinne Tracy Palmer Scott Haney Jenny Johnson Chris Schisler Kevin Bunge Shellie Fox Todd Conner Peggy Rumier Jeremy Snowden Rochelle Richey Johnny Dennis Kallina Strange Bryan Vaughn Robbie Stevenson Stacy Hopping Lucas Lenane Rachel Gehring Eric Weaver Crissy Parsano Shane Bradford Shane Calvert Holly Snowden Brian Kost Tanya Brobston Scott Bowen Rebbeca Van Pelt Aaron Marshall Tracy Macejak Kara Barker Joe Dutton Amy Palm Jaycen Murtin Briai Cleer Greg Hollenback Julia Mercer David Streitmatter NOT PHOTOGRAPHED Bethany Griffin 83 Mrs. Burton Mrs. Jackson Lance Keller Amy Sparks Angie Mug rage Chad Farr Jo Lynn Green Trent Rhodes April Abernathy Greg Moon Rob Ogden Lisa Baker Dick Hampton Ellen Hammond Tony Ray Travis Danner Tina Altheizer Jamie Farr Dawn Chambers Brandon Azbell Brandon Abernathy Kari Overcash Mike Wagahoff Robin Heffren Jason Danner JoJo Black Brandon Heaton Sheila Atwater Carolyn Sparks Ryan Kaufman Mike Jockisch Sarah Keefauver Bobbie Thome Todd Kaufman Chris Haney Jay Henrichs Paige Craft Maggie Chipman Chris Swesegood Amy Cowin Travis Colston Not Photographed: Aaron Snowden Regina Hollenback Joshua Utsinger 84 Mrs. Kelly Mrs. Pavelka Natalie Bassett Kevin Abernathy Milissa Easley Joey Dennis Jamie Markley Amy Fields Lonny McKee Tami Maloti Brian Lehmax Chad Vaughn Heather Stevenson Mark Hampton Artie Welker Wendy Selburg Mark Sanchez Jennifer Kost Troy Rhodes Chris Hadsal Sheila Engel Brian Spencer Mike Hopping Tammy Hendricks Denise Parry Brett Ewing Ruth Hampton Darrel Ishmael Ara Mereir Eric Snowden Shannon Chenoweth Daphne Abernathy David Howell Lance Reedy Aaron Black Jerry Butcher Stacey Hillyer Mark White Lisa Ackley NOT PHOTOGRAPHED Robin Heffren Mr. Reuschel Mrs. Webb Aimee Arnett Quinton Baity John Barker Lisa Bent Melba Bunge Bambi Burgard Hank Chipman Christana Clevinger Jody Cox Randall Dennis Robbie Easley Misty Elgin Tara Rogers Randy Stambaugh Michelle Stoneking Jeremy Stutsman Trade Thomas Rick Thompson Craig Vaughn Jennifer Vaughn William Waters Peggy Welker Sean Pate Anthony Wherley Curtis Pellhum Robert Pellhum VIT. GRAPE SEVEN Robert Elson Misty Cox Christopher Fawcett Chad Frederick Eric Gauwitz Kim Green Lisa Groff Dee Dee Hawkins Rodney Howard Jenifer Jones Kevin Kidd Charles Lascelles Robert Little Philip Marshall Robyn Matteson PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Kevin Moon Stacy Noe Cindy Norris Angela Palm Trenton Robertson L PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE 86 U.l.T. GRADE EIGHT Troy Hopping Glenn Howell Paul Howell Jeff Jackson Marie Jockisch Jeff Dutton Chad Ewing Scott Fross Chris Gale Amy Goodell Faron Heller Mr. Inman Mr. Toland Stacy Bartlett Cindy Baum Sharon Beatty Jean Black Doug Bloyd Shan Bradford Steve Branson Nick Cleer Brad Cowin Brad Crabtree Brett Crossman Stacy Derry Stacey Kost Mike Lannery Jim Lascelles Mandy Likwell Becky Lotz Donald Lutz Jerry Markley Brad Mayall Carol Milby Sheila Palmer Teresa Reedy Christy Rench Rhonda Riggins Kathy Robinson Dan Selph Kathy Smith Dan Selph Kathy Smith Clinton Sorrells Brian Stoops Scott Thompson Sara Wallace Michael Waters Tania Lohr Christina Yocum Becky Inman Jennifer Derry 87 CARGIL LITTLE SEEDS BROWN JUG Don D. Derry Corn Box 41 Sorghum Ipava, IL 61441 unflower 309 753-8849 Alfalfa Danny's Inc Table Grove, IL 61482 All Kinds Of Seeds 758-5288 ARTHUR RING SONS, INC. cHoiulz of L Siidas. GOWNS FOR EVERY OCCASION'' SPECIALIZING IN SERVICE 15% DISCOUNT ON ALL GOWNS FREE ALTERATION Lewistown Rushville, IL PROFESSIONAL BRIDAL CONSULTANTS 514 SOUTH ADAMS LESLIE BORDWINE LEWISTOWN. ILLINOIS PAT SMITH PHONE 547-7407 Allis-Chalmers New Holland Equipment DAY PALIN GALE D. BEEKMAN Agent Insurance and Investment Services Open 7-11 7 Days RR 1 Ipava IL 61441 Office Phone: 309 547-2241 Lewistown, IL Life — Health — Auto — Homeowner Farmowner - Commercial — Crop Hail Estate Planning Congratulations m j ULMER FORD SALES From Dr. Jaime Cercone, M.D. RR 1 - BOX 7 LEWISTOWN. ILLINOIS 61542 88 DUANE D ULMER OWNER BUSINESS PHONE Res PHONE (309) 547-7186 (309) 547-3003 —p MAIN STREET PHARMACY TpavaHome center DIAL 309 753-8412 Ray Engel Quality Drugs at the Right Price « R.J. Miles. R. PH. ft J Phone 547-3731 Main Street I j Lewistown, IL Ipava, Illinois Everything for the Builder” 61542 IPAVA TAP Compliments Of SPEERS RED FOXX Fine Foods And Beverages Rose Sliger — Owner Phone 753-8589 “We Support Our Schools” Table Grove, IL MAYALL’S MARKET VILLAGE PANTRY CAFE Main Street ipava Open 7 Days A Week Rodney Mayall Phone: 753-8300 Ipava, IL SNOWDEN INSURANCE Lewistown Foirview 309 ■ 547-3793 309 ■ 778-2213 Office. 758-9177 Daniel: 653-2537 N. Devere: 758-5142 rWEBB-t 'fertilizer 'SERVICE'' lNC f your independent i Insurance agent j SERVESYOU FIRST Quality and Service Is Our Motto 89 Congratulations Class Of 84 Busy Hands Hobbies And Crafts 110 East Avenue East Lewistown, IL 61542 WILLARDS MEREDITH’S GARAGE CLOTHING • Transmission Sports Casual Wear • Air Conditioning • Electricial Systems • Rear End • Brakes • Engine Overhaul Specializing in T-Shirts For Individual And Groups Group Rates 547-2728 F S PRODUCTS 818 S. Main Lewistown IL ■ leoAuxe 6 1342 MEN ft WOMEN HAIR STYLING 547-2022 90 8 i 8 South main lewistown. IL 61 542 BLAIR’S Food Center YELTON’S CAFE Main St — Ipava, IL Phone 309-753-8243 Table Grove, Illinois 309 758-5531 Mavis And Stan Inga Is be Compliments Of: BOBBY B’S “The Place To Be CLAYTON MARK FOUNDRY Robert E. Burgard Vermont IL 61484 Downtown Main Street Ipava, Illinois 61441 309 753-8434 91 ELAINE’S BEAUTY SHOPPE HOURS: MONDAY THRU SATURDAY 9 TO 5 Old Orchard AntitfU e6 GILBERT OR RUBY HICKLE Table Grove IL 61482 309 758-5514 WE BUY DISTRESSED MERCHANDISE. VERMONT, ILLINOIS 61484 PH.784-8841 LUCAS LINES GENERAL TRUCKING FARR CORNER SALON Stylist Letty Farr Ipava, IL 784-6471 W. 3rd Street Phone 784-5761 JACK JILL GROCERY The Edsall Agency INSURANCE ■ REAL. ESTATE Mon-Sat 8-6 Sunday 8-5 DEAN L. BIDNEY IPAVA. ILLINOIS 6)441 PHONE 753-0277 OUR FAMILY SERVING YOURS SINCE 1038 SANDY’S SWIRL CURL SHAW GO MEMORIAL HOME P O BOX 036 IPAVA. ILLINOIS 61441 ROBERT L 9HAWOO 92 (309) 753 0282 Womens Mens Styling Vermont, IL 784-3261 Compliments Of VERMONT STATE BANK fv-f if Douglas Insurance Agency ALL FORMS OF INSURANCE VERMONT. ILLINOIS 61484 BARBARA L. DOUGLAS 0091 784-si2i .a POMA PIZZA 416 W. Clinton Rushville, IL Serving Regular And Stuffed Pizza Along With A Salad Bar, Sandwiches And Dinners Delivery After 5 Rick E Detrick Owner Manager The V.l.T. Junior Class Supports The Annual Staff! Congratulations On A Job Well Done 93 Compliments Of IPAVA STATE BANK Compliments Of Mr. And Mrs. Phillip PRATT FURNITURE, INC. 172 West Washington Richmond Lewistown, IL 61542 TV Appliances R AND M SALES AND SERVICE Call Rusty Or Mary Wilson 784-2272 A jr Refrigeration ' 94 Condition Our Yearbook Photographer Gene Lockard Ipava, IL 61441 309 759-4807 The V.l.T. FHA Wishes The Annual Staff Good Luck On Next Year’s Yearbook! Compliments Of Mike’s Service Station Sam Easley Hicks N Sticks Ceramics And Gifts The “Dip-lt” Shop Jimmy, Bonnie, Ruth, Rick, And Rhonda Riggins Dr. And Mrs. Vernon S. Smith Miller's Shoe Store Gary And Judy Bloyd The Art Of Living Each Day Each day is a lifetime in miniature ... To awaken each morning is to be born again, to fall asleep at night is to die to the day. In between waking and sleeping are the golden hours of the day. What we cannot do for a lifetime we can do for a daytime. Anyone,” wrote Robert Louis Stevenson, “can live sweetly, patiently, lovingly, purely, till the sun goes down. ” Anyone can hold his temper for a day and guard the words he speaks. Anyone can carry his burden heroically for one day. Anyone can strive to be happy for a day and to spread happiness around. Anyone can radiate love for a day. Anyone can rise above fear for a day and meet each situation with courage. Anyone can be kind and thoughtful and considerate for a day. Anyone can endeavor to learn something new each day and mark some growth. When we fail and fall short, let us forgive ourselves and consider the words of Emerson: ,Finish every day and be done with it. Tomorrow is a new day; you will begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be cumbered by your old nonsense. Live a day at a time and remember that tomorrow is another today. Wilferd A. Peterson