Valley High School - Vall Ee Hi Yearbook (Fairview, IL)

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Seated: Mrs. Joy Roberts, Mr. Frank Willis, sponsors. Left To Right: Valerie Smith, Brandt Bensema, Darrell Burkhead, Jalene Norris. 1973- 1974—On September 12, 1973, the senior class of 1977 took a giant step in the pathway to life—high school. Along with a new class, new teachers, and friendships, we were presented a new school. Among the sounds of workmen applying the finishing touches to our new school, the students made their way through the building to their class- es, and soon learned the routine of high school. The first of many class meetings was held with their sponsors—Mrs. Joy Roberts and Mr. Frank Willis. Freshmen class officers were chosen: Chuck Harn, president; Dawn Thompson, vice-president; Tim Negley, secretary-treasurer; Brad Thurman, S. C. Representative. Homecoming time approached and plans were made using the theme Valley's Victory Song. Representing die class of '77 were Jodie Tilghman and Fred McKown. 1974- 1975--The class of '77 opened its sophomore year with a class meeting and the election of new officers: Boyd Evans, president; JoAnn Ray, vice- president; Tammy Fisher, secretary-treasurer; Tim Negley, S. C. Representative. The theme Sailing To ... was chosen for Homecoming and a car was decorated accordingly. Rita Tice and Tim Dol- lar were chosen as sophomore attendants. March 25, 1975, was a memorable day in our high school days—the day that class rings were ordered. Our sophomore year closed as we awaited the arrival of our rings in the fall. 1975- 1976—Our junior year was a very busy one. Throughout the year we sold candy and carried out the tradition of a junior concession stand in order to present the seniors a fantastic banquet and prom. Prom was held at the Sheraton Inn, Galesburg, on Saturday, May 22, with Prelude To A Beginning featured as the theme. Gene Halsey and Sharon Her- bert received the grand honors of king and queen of Prom. Leading our class through the junior year were: Leigh Omer, president; Kathy Courtney, vice-pre- sident; Brenda McMahon, secretary; Bill Buck, trea- surer, Boyd Evans, S. C. Representative. 1976-1977—As the fall of 1976 arrived, the class of 77 began the final year at good ol' Valley High. Seniors at last! The year started by the election of class officers: Brandt Bensema, president; Darrell Burkhead, vice-president; Valerie Smith, treasurer, Jalene Norris, secretary; Jim Nelson, S. C. Repre- sentative. Homecoming Royalty were chosen with Kathy Courtney and Jim Nelson receiving the ho- nors of senior attendants, while Chuck Harn and Dawn Thompson were crowned king and queen. Our royalty represented us at the Homecoming game and dance, with the theme of The Viking Revolution. SAR and DAR award winners were Kathy Courtney and Chuck Ham. Lee Ann Knickerbocker received the General Mills Family Living Award. On May 28, 1977, the Junior-Senior Prom was held aboard the Julia Belle Swain, as it cruised down the Illinois River, using the theme of Stairway to Heaven. After the banquet everyone boogied to the music of The Changing Thymes. Following the Grand March King Brandt Bensema and Queen Mary Gurley were crowned as royalty of the Prom. The class chose to graduate with the motto of Know- ledge comes, but wisdom lingers. White caps and gowns with orange and black medallions were deci- ded upon along with red roses as the class flower. Baccalaureate was held on May 29, 1977, and gra- duation on June 3, 1977. Speeches at graduation were given by Valedictorian Bob Burnside and Salu- tatorians, Kathy Courtney and Brenda McMahon. Now, as we look back upon our high school years we find memories that will be with us always. In 1977, the Valley varsity basketball team brought home the 1st place Fulton County trophy, a prized possession, and we, the class of 1977, were the first class to complete all four years of high school in our new building. We would like to give a very special thanks to our sponsors, whose help we greatly app- reciated. Without their help our high school years might not have been so successful. Thank you, Mrs. Joy Roberts and Mr. Frank Willis, for all you have done for our class. 6

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SENIORS

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Seniors Top Ten Bob Burnside, Chuck Harn, Rita Tice, Leigh Omer, Kathy Courtney, Jim Nelson, Blair Doyle, Norma Boyce, Brenda McMahon, JoAnn Ray. BRANDT BENSEMA 1 'Bent Brandtsema' DALE BLOUT NORMA BOYCE ' 'Norm'1