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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1987 volume:

1987 Vall-ee-hi Co-Editors: Mickey Dieckow Angie Kempster Asst. Co-Editors: Robin Pruett Jodi Wilcoxen Advisor: Joy Roberts lui Aren’t they cute??? Go get him, Rover!!! Smile, girls . . . Shame on you, Mike!!! Give us a cheer, Michelle!!! Taking time out to pose for the photographer!!! This is art??? A look of concentration . . . 4 MICHELLE BROBSTON ROB BROWN TERESA DAVIS MICKEY DIECKOW KENDEL BALL JON ANDERSON JACK BRATEN GENNIE BUTLER GARY BITNER MELISSA HAHN RANDY HAHN MARION HARPER DON DILTS SCOTT EFFLAND MITCH DOUBET BART FRIEND RUTH DUNN i DEANNA GEIER Senior Class Voted ... PERSONALITY Shani Hunt and Don Dilts TALLEST Angie Kempster and Brad Kuster ATHLETIC Angie Kempster and Steve Nell BEST DRESSED Kendel Ball and Brian Tessier SHORTEST TALENTED Michelle Brobston and Scott Effland Shani Hunt and Mike Keithley CLASS CLOWNS Koleen Plumer and Mike Keithley MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Mickey Dieckow and Brian Tessier Seniors ANGIE KEMPSTER GARRY LAIRD ANGIE LEONARD SANDY McCANN SHANI HUNT DENIS INGLE LORI JOHNSON grace McConnell kim myers STEVE NELL KOLEEN plumer 10 JODY REED HOLLI SNIDER MARK STUCKEY AARON TAYLOR BRIAN TESSIER CLIFF TRACEY GERALD WYANT Seniors GARRY LAIRD AARON TAYLOR 14 SHANI HUNT BRIAN TESSIER TERESA DAVIS KENDEL BALL % . BABY SNAPS MICHELLE BROBSTON MISSY HAHN AND FRIEND GENNIE BUTLER GERALD WYANT ✓ - SCOTT EFFLAND DON DILTS KOLEEN PLUMER AND FRIEND MARK STUCKEY SANDY McCANN OFFICERS Row 1 Gennie Butler. ROW 2: Shani Hunt, Mr. Tasker, Sponsor. Sandy McCann Senior History Freshmen (1983-1984) President . .. Vice President Secretary Treasurer . . . S. C. Rep. . . . Sponsors . . . . ......Brian Tessier .. . . Koleen Plumer .........Kim Myers .......Kendel Ball .... Bryan Szeckas Mrs. Carolyn Heikes Mr Robert Tasker Homecoming (1983) Attendants — Niccole Burkiett and Bryan Szeckas Sophomores (1984-1985) Juniors (1985-1986) President.......... Vice President..... Secretary.......... Treasurer ......... S. C. Rep.......... Sponsors............. . . . . Marion Harper ......Gennie Butler ......Melissa Hahn . . Grace McConnell .......Shani Hunt Mrs. Carolyn Heikes Mr. Robert Tasker Homecoming (1985) Attendants — Koleen Plumer and Jody Reed Prom (April 12, 1986) Place — Knox College, Galesburg Theme — Heaven Princess — Shani Hunt Prince — Aaron Taylor Seniors (1986-1987) President.... Vice President Secretary ... Treasurer.... S. C. Rep. .. . Sponsors .... ......Melissa Hahn . Sandy McCann .......Kendel Ball ......Gennie Butler .......Shani Hunt Mrs. Carolyn Heikes Mr. Robert Tasker Homecoming (1986) King— Donnie Dilts Queen — Shani Hunt Attendants — Gary Bitner and Kim Myers Bart Friend and Holli Snider Prom (May 9, 1987) Place — Heritage House, Peoria Theme — Take My Breath Away King — Don Dilts Queen — Shani Hunt Prince — Chris Postin Princess — Karen Hollis President Vice President Secretary Treasurer . . . S. C. Rep. . . . Sponsors Angie Kempster . . . . Sandy McCann .........Kim Myers .......Kendel Ball ......Brian Tessier Mrs. Carolyn Heikes Mr. Robert Tasker Homecoming (1984) Attendants — Shani Hunt and Aaron Taylor Graduation (May 29, 1987) Class Flower — Silver Rose Class Colors — Royal Blue and Silver Class Motto — Learn from yesterday Live for today Dream for tomorrow. Valedictorian — Mickey Dieckow Salutatorian — Lori Johnson D.A.R. Award — Gennie Butler S.A.R. Award — Brian Tessier 18 Senior Activities JON ANDERSON — Football 1, 2, 3, 4 KENDEL BALL — Softball 1. 2, 3, 4; Art Club 1; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; F.H.A 1, 2, 3, 4; V-Club 2. 3. 4; Sweetheart Attendant 1; Class Officer 1.2.4 GARY BITNER — Football 4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Broadway 1; Chorus 1. JAMES M BRANNAN — MICHELLE BROBSTON — F.H.A. 1. 2. 3, 4; French Club 1,2, 3,4; Voice 4. ROB BROWN — F.F.A. 1. 2, 3. 4; F.F.A. Officer 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3; Track 2; Sweetheart Attendant 4; Broadway 1, 2, 3, 4; V-Club 2, 3, 4. GENNIE BUTLER — Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Stats 1, 2, 3. 4; Robed Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Broadway 1, 2. 3, 4; Student Coordinator for Broadway 2, 3, 4; F.H.A 1, 2, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; French Club Of- ficer 4; Class Officer 3, 4; D.A.R. Award 4; Scholastic Bowl 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; V-Club 2, 3, 4; Library Staff 1, 2; Student Council 4. TERESA DAVIS — Graduated Mid-Term. MICHELLE DIECKOW — F.H.A. 1. 2; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Assistant Co-editor Yearbook 3; Co-Editor Yearbook 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Broadway 1; Student Council 4; Library Staff 4; Office Helper 1, 2. DON DILTS, JR. — F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. Officer 4; F.H.A. 4; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. 4; Sweetheart Attendant 2. 3; Sweetheart King 4; Homecoming King 4; Prom King 4; V-Club 4. MITCH DOUBET — F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Office Helper 4. RUTH DUNN — F.H.A. 1; Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Broad- way 1, 2. SCOTT EFFLAND — F.F.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Broadway 1, 2; Robed Choir 1, 2; Wrestling 1; V-Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Scholastic Bowl 3. BART FRIEND — Art Club 3, 4; French Club 1; Basketball 2; Homecoming Attendant 4. DEANNA LYNN GEIER — F.H.A. 1, 3, 4; Art Club 3; Voice 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 3, 4. MELISSA HAHN — Graduated Mid-Term. RANDY HAHN — F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Broadway 1, 2, 3, 4. MARION HARPER — F.F.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; F.F.A. Officer 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Broadway 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3; Robed Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Student Council 3. SHANI LEE HUNT — Track 1, 2; Softball 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2; Football Stats 3, 4; Boys Basketball Stats 3, 4; Robed Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Showstoppers 3, 4; Broadway 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Coordinator for Broad- way 4; Band 2, 3, 4; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; V-Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3, 4; Voice Staff 2, 3, 4; Assis- tant Editor Voice 3; Co-Editor Voice 4; Yearbook Staff 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3. 4; Student Council Officer 3, 4; S.A.D.D. 3, 4; Homecoming Attendant 2; Prom Princess 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Prom Queen 4; Senior of the Month 4. DENIS INGLE — Graduated Mid-Term. LORI JOHNSON — F.H.A. 1. 3, 4; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Broadway 1; Volleyball 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Na- tional Honor Society 3,4; Office Helper 3, 4. MIKE KEITHLEY — Broadway 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 1.2. 3, 4. ANGIE KEMPSTER — French Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Volleyball 1. 2, 3. 4; Girls Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Assis- tant Co-Editor Yearbook 3; Co-Editor Yearbook 4; Yearbook Staff 1. 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 4; Stu- dent Council President 4; V-Club 2, 3. 4; National Honor Society 3, 4. 19 Senior Activities LORI KILPATRICK — French Club 2, 3; Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 4; Sweetheart Attendant 1; Art Club Officer 3,4; Broadway 1. BRAD KUSTER — Band 1, 2; Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4; V- Club 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. GARRY LAIRD — F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. Officer 4; Broadway 1, 2, 3; Basketball Manager 3; Football 1, 2. 3,4. ANGIE LEONARD — F.H.A. 1, 2, 3,4. SANDY McCANN — F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; V-Club 2. 3. 4; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Assistant Editor Voice 3; Co-Editor Voice 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Student Council 4; Class Officer 2, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior of the Month 4. GRACE McCONNELL — Basketball 1, 2; French Club 1. 2, 3, 4; V-Club 2, 3. 4; Class Officer 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 3,4. KIMBERLEE MYERS — Class Officer 1, 2; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Manager 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Library Staff 4; Broadway 1; Homecoming Atten- dant 4. STEVE NELL — Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 1; Track 1,2,3. KOLEEN PLUMER — F.H.A. 1, 2, 4; Band 1; Homecoming Attendant 3; Class Officer 2; F.F.A 3; Basketball 1; Volleyball 1, 3; Track 1, 2; Sweetheart Attendant 4; French Club 3, 4; Library Staff 4. JODY REED — Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2. 3; Homecoming Attendant 3. HOLLI SNIDER — F.H.A. 4; Sweetheart Queen 4; French Club 1; Softball 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Class Officer 3; Homecoming Attendant 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2. MARK STUCKEY — F.F.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; F.F.A. Officer 1, 2, 3; State Farmer Award 4. AARON TAYLOR — Art Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, 4; V-Club 3, 4; Homecom- ing Attendant 2; Senior of the Month 4; Office Helper 2, 3, 4; Scholastic Bowl 3, 4; Broadway 2, 3; Showstoppers 3; Prom Prince 3; Student Council 4; Robed Choir 2, 3. BRIAN TESSIER — Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Broadway 1, 2, 3; Scholastic Bowl 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 2; National Honor Society 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; French Club 1, 2,3,4. CLIFF TRACEY — Football 1, 2, 3,4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; French Club 1, 2; Art Cub 3; V-Club 2, 3. 4. GERALD P. WYANT — French Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Art Club 1,2, 3,4; Library Staff 2, 3. OFFICERS ROW 1: Dee Dee Buckman. Allison Lybarger, Chris Postin. Jodi Wilcoxen, Robin Pruett. ROW 2: Mr. Keithley, Mrs. Nelson. President.......... Vice President Secretary Treasurer .......... S.C. Representative Sponsors Allison Lybarger .........Chris Postin Dee Dee Buckman .......Robin Pruett ......Jodi Wilcoxen Ruth Nelson Gene Keithley Juniors David Boyer Dee Buckman Hope Brady Tonya Braten John Cole Chris Collier Christa Crawford Darren Dieckow Joan Duley Linda Essex Mark Hanlin Juniors Justin Suydam and Brenda Rice, 1986 Junior Homecoming Attendants. Christy Mitchell Jenny Munson John Morey Michelle Myers r Brian Mitchell 23 24 OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Tye Bolt, Buffy Grove, Michelle Weber, Mr. Little, Shawn Howd, Missy Uhland SEATED: Mrs. Roberts President.......... Vice-President Secretary Treasurer .......... S. C. Representative Sponsors Missy Uhland .......Buffy Grove Tye Bolt Michelle Weber Shawn Howd ........Joy Roberts Gary Little Sophomores Cindy Allen Tim Baxter Chris Bloomer Tye Bolt Rob Bowles Dena Boyer Layne Brown Dari Cecil Jo Davis Lisa Dieckow 25 Jennifer Effland Angie Frame Buffy Grove Ron Hanlin Tim Harris Shawn Howd Sean Johnson Brian Kelso Julie Kilpatrick Susie Leonard Scott Line Tom McMahon Ray Moore Missy Morrison Timmy Overcash Travis Postin Carol Raymond Jack Schleich Todd Shroyer Carol Smith Sophomores 26 Shelley Smith LisaSteck Randy Stuckey Neil Taylor Danette Thurman Chris Wenger Doug Wenger Tom Williams Jamie Williamson Sheila Zumstein Doue Wencer and Danette Thurman. 1986 Sophomore Homecoming Attendants. 27 OFFICERS ROW 1: Michelle Hartstirn, Lisa Francis. Michelle Ferry ROW 2 Miss Leffelman, Karla Hollis, Tiffany Buckman. President........... Vice-President ... Secretary........... Treasurer .......... S. C. Representative Advisors Michelle Ferry .....Lisa Francis Michelle Hartstirn .......Karla Hollis Tiffany Buckman . . . Julie Leffelman Dorma Lmdstrom Freshmen Dale Abbadusky Craig Clary Bill Angelo Jeremy Courson Lori Baker Carren Cox Darren Ball Beth DeLaval Tiffany Buckman Dan Durdle 28 Bubby Tracey and Melanie Schultz. 1986 Freshman Homecoming Attendants. Freshmen Michelle Ferry Jennifer Jester Dawn Link Lisa Francis Annette Kelso Matt Marmich Tony Hahn Missy Kidwell Alise Mitchell Michelle Hartstirn Andy Kuehn Michelle Mitchell Karla Hollis Chad Lafferty Troy Norville 29 Marcy Oglesby Joey Platt Jeff Roe Melanie Schultz Kevin Scott John Simkins Chris Spahn Vince Tarochione Brad Tessier Katie Thurman Bubby Tracey Lisa Williams 30 KAREN AGNOLETTI Math DENISE BREWER P.E., Health, Coach PEGGY CARLILE Social Studies. History PHYLLIS FULTON Special Education DONNA GRGURICH Home Economics CAROLYN HEIKES English, Latin EUGENE KEITHLEY Industrial Arts LEE KLOTZ English MARVIN KLUSMAN Science Faculty GARY LITTLE Business Education, Coach RODNEY MAIN Vocational Agriculture, Coach JOHN MALONE Driver Training, P.E. CAROL McCOLLUM English, French STEPHANIE McKINLEY-MILLER LRC Director RUTH NELSON Biology, Chemistry KAREN PAULSMEYER Instsrumental Music JOY ROBERTS Business Education BILL SCHUMAKER Math, Physics 33 BOARD OF EDUCATION ROW 1 Michael Schulthes. Richard Thurman. ROW 2: Jim Buckman, Delores Postin, Mike Beoletto, Patricia Howd, Allan Blout Administration Superintendent Ercil Little and Secretaries. Mrs. Jane Davis and Mrs Berta Lou Wolford Principal Dan Whitsitt and Secretaries. Mrs. Peggy Utsmger and Mrs. Marge Matteson. 35 COOKS ROW 1: Imogene Nell, Joan Raymond, Shirley Rock. ROW 2: Beverly Roberts, Linda Mitchell, Shirley Overcash. Cooks-N-Custodians Jack Link 36 ; ROW 1: Robin Pruett. Angie Kempster, Mickey Dieckow, Jodi Wilcoxen. ROW 2: Kim Myers. Danette Thurman. Shani Hunt. Sandy McCann, Deanna Geier. ROW 3: Missy Uhland. Tye Bolt, Michelle Weber. Buffy Grove, Dee Buckman, Lori Johnson. ROW 4: Shannon Shrum, Brenda Rice, Melanie Schultz. Mark Hanlin, Todd Shroyer, Glennette Waterfield. Yearbook Staff OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Robin Pruett. Mickey Dieckow. Angie Kempster. Jodi Wilcoxen. 38 ROW 1: Shani Hunt. Missy Uhland. Michelle Ferry. Tiffany Buckman. ROW 2: Jodi Wilcoxen, Mickey Dieckow, Shawn Howd. Allison Lybarger. Sandy McCann. Angie Kempster. Genme Butler, Robin Pruett. Aaron Taylor, ROW 3: Mr Tanner, Chris Postm, Don Dilts. FRIENDLY SPIRIT OF VALLEY! Student Council MEMBERS OF S.A.D.D.!!! OFFICERS ROW 1: Shani Hunt. Angie Kempster. ROW 2: Mr Tanner. Allison Lybarger. 39 ROW 1: G. Butler. C. Postm, B. Tessier, Mrs McCollum. ROW 2: G Wyant, R Pruett, L. Leverton. J Wilcoxen, S. McCann, A Lybarger, S. Shrum, B Rice, S. Hunt, R. Hanlm ROW 3: A. Frame, G. McConnell, A. Kempster, D. Buckman, L. Johnson, K. Hollis, J. Duley, G. Waterfield, S. Smith, J Davis. B. DeLaval. ROW 4 M Harper, K. Myers. T. Buckman, M. Kidwell. A. Taylor, C. Powell. M. Myers, K. Thurman, J. Roe, B Tessier. ROW 5: M. Dieckow, K. Plumer, C. Clary, T. Bolt, L. Williams, K. Hollis, M Schultz, J. Schleich, S. Howd, S. Johnson, L. Francis. ROW 6: V. Tarochione. J. Simkms, M Brobston, L. Baker. M Oglesby, J. Jester, N. Taylor, A. Mitchell. M Hartstirn. French Club OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Chris Postm, Genme Butler, Brian Tessier. 40 ROW 1: Chris Postin. Allison Lybarger. Bren- da Rice. Danette Thurman. ROW 2 Buffy Grove. Shannon Shrum. ROW 3: Amy Uts- mger, Kevin Scott ROW 4: Carol Raymond. Lisa Dieckow ROW 5: Susie Brobston. Joan Duley. ROW 6: Christa Crawford. Heather Bowles ROW 7: Tonya Braten, Michelle Ferry. ROW 8: Chad Lafferty. Missy Uhland. 41 ROW 1: Jodi Wilcoxen. Aaron Taylor. Cindy Allen. Lori Kilpatrick. Miss Leffelman ROW 2: Brian Mitchell. Justin Shaw. Brad Kuster. Mark Hanlm. Ron Hanlin. Hope Brady. ROW 3: Terry Utsmger. Gerald Wyant. Layne Brown, Chris Collier, John Simkins. Ruth Dunn, Melanie Schultz, Craig Clary. ROW 4: Vince Tarochione. Bart Friend. Rob Bowles. Tiffany Buckman. Shawn Howd. Beth DeLaval. Carol Smith. Art Club 42 43 ROW 1: Mr Mam, Garry Laird, Mark Stuckey. Don Dilts. Marion Harper. David Boyer. MiJo Beoletto. ROW 2: Rob Watkins. Karla Hollis. Mitch Doubet. Scott Effland. Tony Hahn. Doug Wenger. Tracie Watkins. ROW 3: Jack Braten. Tyrone Postin, Mark Bucholz, Dan Durdle. Darren Ball, Randy Hahn. ROW 4: Rob Brown. Tom McMahon. Forrie Thomas. Joey Platt 44 Marion Harper — DeKalb Award Karla Hollis — Star Green Hand Mark Stuckey — Outstanding Senior F.F.A. Snaps ROW 1: Annette Kelso, Susie Brobston, Lon Knox. Lori Kilpatrick, Koleen Plumer ROW 2: Michelle Mitchell, Tonya Braten, Jenny Munson, Mitch Doubet, Lori Johnson. ROW 3: Chris Bloomer. Glennette Waterfield. Mrs. Grgurich. Heather Bowles. Joan Duley, Julie Johnson, Gina Thurman, Genme Butler ROW 4 Missy Morrison. Christa Crawford, Robin McDaniel, Michelle Brobston, Sandy McCann. ROW 5: Susie Leonard, Dena Boyer, Deanna Geier, Tracie Watkins, Dee Buckman. Kami Strode, Don Dilts, Ruth Dunn. ROW 6: Holli Snider. F.H.A. 46 SWEETHEART DANCE ROYAL TY LEFT TO RIGHT: Tyrone Postm, Robin McDaniel, Michelle Mitchell, Queen Holli Snider, King Don Dilts, Koleen Plumer, Rob Brown. 47 ROW 1: Sandy McCann, Grace McConnell, Angie Kempster, Mickey Dieckow. ROW 2: Brian Tessier, Lori Johnson. Marion Harper. National Honor Society 1 987 NA TIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES ROW 1: Genme Butler. Allison Lybarger. Karen Hollis. Robin Pruett. Michelle Myers. ROW 2: Mark Hanlin. Justin Suydam, Shannon Shrum, Lance Tarochione. Rick Stuckey 49 ROW 1: Julie Johnson, Gina Thurman. Shani Hunt. Sandy McCann. ROW 2: Michelle Brobston. Kami Strode. Robin McDaniel. Missy Uhland. Deanna Geier, Angie Frame. Cindy Allen. ROW 3: Tye Bolt. Jodi Wilcoxen, Michelle Weber. Buffy Grove. Dee Buckman. Michelle Ferry. ROW 4: Susie Brobston. Christa Crawford. Tonya Braten, Todd Shroyer. Jody Reed Voice Staff OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Shani Hunt, Sandy McCann, (Co-Editors) Julie Johnson. Gina Thurman (Assistant Co-Editors). Working on THE VOICE!!! 50 ROW 1: S Howd, T Braten. K. Hollis, D Buckman, L. Knox, G. Laird, Mr. Tasker ROW 2: C. Crawford, H. Bowles. A Taylor. B Kuster, C. Postin, N Taylor, C Powell, S. Zumstein. ROW 3: G McConnell. G. Thur- man, J. Johnson, D. Thurman, B. Rice, S. Shrum, M. Uhland, S. Hunt. ROW 4: S. Nell, A. Kempster, R. Pruett. S McCann. J Wilcoxen, M Weber, T. Overcash. G. Butler. R Hanlin. ROW 5: J. Reed. R Brown, L. Brown. V. Tarochione, M Hanlin, S. Effland, T. Postin, C. Collier. ROW 6: B Tracey, G. Bitner, C. Tracey V-Club 51 OFFICE HELPERS SEATED: Robin Pruett. Mrs. Matteson. STANDING: Jamie Williamson, Jodi Wilcoxen, Mitch Doubet. Aaron Taylor, Lori Johnson, Dee Dee Buckman. LIBRARY STAFF ROW 1: Allison Lybarger. ROW 2: Christine Powell, Kim Myers, Mrs. McKinley-Miller, Michelle Myers, Sheila Zumstein, Mickey Dieckow, Michelle Weber, Joan Duley, Buffy Grove. ROW 3: Lisa Francis. ILLINOIS SCHOLARS LEFT TO RIGHT: Lori Johnson, Angie Kempster, Mickey Dieckow. S.A.R. AWARD — Brian Tessier D.A.R. AWARD — Gennie Butler SCHOLASTIC BOWL ROW 1: John Simkins. Gennie Butler. Layne Brown. ROW 2: Brian Tessier. Karen Hollis. Robin Pruett. Tye Bolt. Carol Raymond. Mr. Klotz. ROW 3: Aaron Taylor, Vince Tarochione, Gerald Wyant. Chris Postin. Lance Tarochione. c H 0 R U S ROW 1: A Frame, M Kidwell, D. Thurman, K. Cecil. B. Rice, K Hollis. M. Uhland, G. Waterfield, K. Hollis, C. Raymond, C. Allen, S. Howd. M. Schultz. ROW 2: J. Jester, M Oglesby, M. Hartstirn, L. Baker, C Powell, G. Butler, S. Hunt, S. Shrum, G. Thurman. K. Thurman. H. Snider. S. Zumstem, J. Williamson. ROW 3: J. Roe. J. Simkms. L. Brown, C. Postm, T. Bolts. M Marmich, T. Overcash. ROW 4: T. Harris, M. Beoletto, N. Taylor, M. Hanlin, C. Collier, M Harper, L. Lever- ton, T. Utsinger. C. Clary ROW 1: Gina Thurman, Layne Brown, Lance Leverton. Brenda Rice. ROW 2: Sham Hunt. Chris Postm, Missy Uhland, Karen Hollis, Tye Bolt, Genme Butler. ROW 3: Marion Harper, Nell Taylor. ROW 4: Shannon Shrum. MUo Beoletto. 54 ROW 1: Christine Powell, Genme Butler, Sham Hunt, Danette Thurman, Brenda Rice, Missy Uhland, Glennette Waterfield, Karla Hollis, Shannon Shrum, Gina Thurman. Katie Thur- man. ROW 2: Neil Taylor. Mark Hanlin, Chris Collier. Johnny Simkms, Layne Brown, Mike Keithley, Marion Harper. Craig Clary, Tony Hahn. Chris Postm, Tye Bolt, Matt Marimch. 55 ROW 1: Chris Postin, Michelle Myers. Marcy Oglesby, Jennifer Jester, Michelle Weber, Michelle Hartstirn, Christine Powell, Sham Hunt. ROW 2: Jamie Williamson, Don Dilts, Dan Durdle. Brad Tessier, Cary Scott, Brian Tessier, Marion Harper. Kevin Scott. Carol Raymond, Missy Uhland. ROW 3: Mrs Paulsmeyer, Danette Thurman, Katie Thurman, Lance Leverton, Craig Clary. ' ■ i i _ ' S i—1 V Ar K ♦ _ l O (i i( j • a i rw 9 n r 58 59 ROW 1: Tim Harris. Doug Wenger. Bubby Tracey. Vince Tarochione. Joey Platt. John Simkins, Jeff Roe ROW 2: Cliff Tracey. Ronnie Hanlm, Justin Suydam, Mark Hanlin. Tom Williams. Jason Suydam, Tim Overcash ROW 3: Jon Anderson. Tyrone Postin. Gary Bitner, Steve Nell. Jody Reed. Chris Collier, Garry Laird. 60 Football Snaps 61 VARSITY ROW 1: Tiffany Buckman. Teresa Davis, Kari Cecil. ROW 2: Lori Knox, Coach Denise Brewer. Karen Hollis, Robin Pruett, Jodi Wilcoxen, Angie Kempster. ROW 3: Sandy McCann, Kendel Ball, Genme Butler. Volleyball JUNIOR VARSITY ROW 1: Tammy Jo Davis, Jenny Effland, Lisa Steck, Shawn Howd. ROW 2: Katie Thurman, Melanie Schultz, Annette Kelso, Alisa Mit- chell. ROW 3: Karla Hollis, Lisa Francis, Michelle Ferry, Michelle Mitchell. ROW 4: Tif- fany Buckman, Coach Denise Brewer, Kari Cecil. 62 VARSITY ROW 1: Shannon Shrum, Coach Dave Freeman, Melanie Schultz. Brenda Rice. ROW 2: Katie Thurman, Tiffany Buckman ROW 3: Sheila Zumstein, Jamie Williamson. ROW 4: Tonya Braten. Angie Kempster, Lisa Francis, Shawn Howd, Christa Crawford, Michelle Ferry, Robin Pruett. Dee Dee Buckman. JUNIOR VARSITY ROW 1: Brenda Rice. ROW 2: Shannon Shrum, Tiffany Buckman, Danette Thurman, Coach Dave Freeman, Katie Thurman, Melanie Schultz. ROW 3: Missy Kidwell, Lisa Francis, Jamie Williamson. ROW 4: Michelle Ferry, Sheila Zumstein. Girls Basketball 64 1 — 1987 Sectional Champions!!! 65 VARSITY ROW 1: Coach Gary Little. ROW 2: Rick Stuckey. Jason Suydam, Cliff Tracey. Justin Suydam, Mark Hanlin, Doyle Hut- ton, Brad Kuster, Aaron Taylor. Mitch Doubet, Don Dilts, Ron Hanlin, Rob Brown. Layne Brown. Basketball JUNIOR VARSITY ROW 1: Coach Gary Little. Coach Rod Mam. ROW 2: Darren Ball, Tony Hahn, Tim Baxter. Neil Taylor. Tim Harris. Vince Tarochione. John Simkins, Jeff Roe. Craig Clary. MANAGERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Shelly Smith, Robin Pruett. Gennie Butler, Shani Hunt. 66 67 VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Valley vs. Roseville 16 8 Valley vs Avon 20 37 Valley vs. Knoxville 8 38 Valley vs. Lewistown 0 28 Valley vs. Bushnell-PC t 14 20 Valley vs. Cuba ' 16 6 Valley vs Farmington 0 34 Valley ys. Ab «gdon 22 34 Valley vs. Elmwood 8 27 Vailfll Valley vs. Valley vs. VaUe illey vs. tlley vs. altey vs Valley vs Valley vs. Valley vs. Valley vs Valley vs Valley vs. Valley vs Valley vs. Valley vs Roseville Canton Avon Knoxville Abingdon ■ iStOWI YatflfcCity Farmington ■ Bushnell PC Astoria Knoxville Canton Cuba Abingdon Lewistown Yates Cit Cuba |f Jl Farmington Bushnell-PC Williarnsfield Williarnsfield Knoxville BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Valley vs. Avon 41 58 Valley vs. Illini Bluffs 42 68 Valley vs. Knoxville 44 65 Valley vs. Williarnsfield 76 52 Valley vs. Abingdon 66 63 Valley vs. Lewistown 48 49 ROSEVILLE TOURNEY — Consolation Winner Valley vs. Southern 49 57 Valley vs. Alexis 40 39 Valley vs. Nauvoo-Colusa 67 49 Valley vs. Elmwood 47 85 Valley vs. Yates City 55 27 Valley vs. Cuba 43 49 Valley vs. Farmington 46 54 FULTON COUNTY TOURf 3rd Place Valley vs V.l.T. 65 63 Valley vs. Lewistown 45 54 Valley vs Astoria 70 64 Valley vs Bushnell-PC 47 54 . 1 Valley vs. Knoxville 41 59 Valley vs Abingdon 57 42 Valley vs. Lewistown 48 58 Valley vs. Elmwood 59 72 Valley vs. Cuba 38 66 Valley vs. Farmington 42 53 Valley vs. Bushnell-PC 44 67 GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDiAT Valley vs. Knoxville 78 36 Valley vs. Abingdon 56 44 Valley vs. Canton 60 42 Valley vs. Lewistown 61 33 Valley vs. Cuba 60 32 Valley vs. Farmington 57 25 Valley vs. Brimfield Valley vs. Bushnell-PC 74 52 61 50 Valley vs. Yates City 61 38 Valley vs. Knoxville 68 38 Valley vs. Cuba 69 25 Valley vs. Qanton 52 45 Valley vs. Abingdon 60 51 Valley vs. Yates City 40 30 Valley vs. Elmwood 66 26 Valley vs. Cuba 72 39 Valley vs. Elmwood Valley vs. Farmington Valley vs. Bushnell-PC Valley vs. Lewistown Valley vs. Brimfield 64 59 31 36 56 50 63 33 56 54 Valley vs. Farmington 51 46 Valley vs. Orion 53 48 Valley vs. Monmouth 36 34 Valley vs. Carthage 41 78 COUNTY CHAMPS, PRAIRIELANDCHAMRS, REGIONAL WINNER, AND SECTIONAL WfNNEBI BOYS TRACK TEAM LEFT TO RIGHT: Jason Suydam, Johnny Simkins. Justin Suydam. Tye Bolt. TRACK GIRLS TRACK TEAM ROW 1 Missy Uhland, Coach Brewer, Buffy Grove. ROW 2: An- nette Kelso. Katie Thurman. ROW 3: Michelle Weber, Danette Thurman. « 69 ROW 1: Karen Hollis. Lisa Francis. Melanie Schultz. Karla Hollis, Michelle Ferry. Sandy McCann. Robin Pruett ROW 2: Tom Mahr. Shawn Howd. Lisa Steck. Tonya Braten, Holli Snider. Tiffany Buckman. Kendel Ball. Christa Crawford. Sham Hunt. Coach Dave Freeman. 70 VARSITY LEFT TO RIGHT: Sandy McCann, Holli Snider, Jodi Wilcoxen. Brenda Rice, Melanie Schultz. Cheerleaders JUNIOR VARSITY ROW 1 Missy Kidwell. Buffy Grove. Angie Frame. Cindy Allen. ROW 2: Lisa Francis, Michelle Ferry 72 ONE FOR THE MONEY . TWO FOR THE SHOW NOW WE ARE READY — GO GO GO!! FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS ROW 1 Angie Frame ROW 2 Holli Snider. Brenda Rice, Cindy Allen. Sandy McCann. Buffy Grove. Missy Kidwell ROW 3: Michelle Ferry. Lisa Francis. Jodi Wilcoxen. Melanie Schultz Spirit Jam' Night!!! Hold That Line!!! 73 1986 — Homecoming — 1986 “Spirit Week’’ 74 “Parade” and “Dance” 75 Homecoming Game — Valley 16, Cuba 6 76 Spirit “Jam” Night!! 81 CONGRATULATIONS GRADS TOP STUDENTS Valedictorian Mickey Dieckow LEFT TO RIGHT Mickey Dieckow. Angie Kempster. Lori Johnson. Salutatorian Lori Johnson Melissa Hahn MARSHALS Rick Stuckev and Robin Pruett 82 Snaps Snaps 8th Grade Melissa Ball Erica Beard Amanda Bhear Monica Bitner Steve Bitner Davene Brobston Shane Burkiett Twila Carr Mary Dunphy Tina Florey Jimmy Frame Tim Geier Lona Gipson Brett Jefferson Amy Johnson Monie Johnson Tricia Johnson Todd Kinsel Lori Link Neal Mason 86 8th Grade Damian Masterson Dusty Newton Mike Postin Jay Reed Ivan Reneau Rick Riley Geri Roe Jill Ruggles Chris Schulthes Chad Shultz Mark Semande Dawn Snider Don Taylor Jody Terwilliger Chris Thomas Steve Thomas Mindy Thurman Tony Tilghman Kevin Utsinger Eric Walters 87 Glenn Waterfield Sheila White Aaron Williams Jenny Williamson Sharon Young 8th Grade 7th Grade Heather Allen Bryan Anderson Kevin Anderson Carrie Bailey Amy Ball Jarod Buckman Mike Chase Cole Crouse Jeanne Davis Valerie Doubet Robert Gipson Mike Gooding Dan Huxtable Travis Johnson Craig Jones Cory LaFollette Gerald Lynch Chris Marmich Michael Marmich Chris Martin 89 a 'I Donna Melvin Chad Morse Jamie Morse Jody Quick Chad Reid Jamie Roberts Jay Roberts Jerry Schleich Heather Stanek Brandy Starnes Chad Thurman Anna Leigh Tompkins B. J. Tracey Steven Watkins Heather Werland Heather Wilcoxen Tom Wilcoxen Larry Zumstein 7th Grade 90 LEFT TO RIGHT: Loria Gipson. Mrs McKmley-Miller. Davene Brobston Library Staff Chorus Band ROW 1: C. Bailey. S. White. M. Ounphy, L. Link, J. Williamson, S. Young. T. Johnson. J. Ruggles, A Johnson. M Ball. G. Roe. B Welker. M Bitner ROW 2: B Starnes. J. Terwilliger. A. Ball. J. Morse. A Shear, D. Melvin. M. Thurman, A Tom- pkins, T. Carr. M Johnson, D. Snider. ROW 3: L. Zumstem, M Semande. D. Newton. M Marmich. G. Waterfield, S. Burkiett. K Utsmger. BJ Tracey. CJ Thurman. T. Kmsel. N Mason. C. Reid. C Marmich, C. LaFollette. ROW 4 T. Wilcox- en. D. Taylor. B Jefferson. C. Schulthes, I. Reneau, C. Thomas. R. Riley, E Walters, M Postin, T. Tilghman, S. Thomas, J. Reed. C Schultz. J. Frame. J. Quick, J. Schleich. S. Watkins. ROW 1 A Johnson, M Johnson, J. Williamson, H. Allen, T. Florey, T. Johnson, L. Stanek. V. Doubet, M. Thurman. ROW 2: C Reid. S Thomas, E. Walters. B Welker. M Postm, T. Kmsel, C. Martin, A. Ball. T. Tilghman. C. Schulthes. H. Werland, J. Davis. ROW 3: Mrs. Paulsmeyer, C. Crouse, D. Taylor, D Newton, J. Buckman. 8th GRADE ROW 1: Chris Bloomer. Coach Steach. Angie Frame ROW 2: Jimmy Frame. Jay Reed. Mike Postin. Steve Thomas. Donnie Taylor. Chad Schultz, Rick Riley, Mark Semande. Chris Thomas. Eric Walters. Tony Tilghman. Boys Basketball 7th GRADE ROW 1: Chris Bloomer. Angie Frame. ROW 2: Jarod Buckman. Coach Steach. Craig Jones. Tom Wilcoxen. CJ Thurman. Larry Zumstein. Jody Quick. 94 95 6th and 7th GRADES ROW 1: Amy Chatterion, Christa Barker. Kelly Scott. Kelly Knox. Tracy Thurman. Leslie Cecil, Amy Tarochione, Heather Wiliiamson. ROW 2: Coach Freeman, Kristin Hollis. Linda Craver, Leah Boyer. Jen- nifer Stuckey. Danni Jo Riley Heather Werland. Carrie Bailey, Jill Bowles. Girls Basketball 8th GRADE ROW 1: Linda Craver ROW 2: Leah Boyer. ROW 3: Coach Freeman. Sharon Young. ROW 4 Mor.ie Johnson, Jennifer Williamson. ROW 5: Jill Ruggles, Carrie Bailey. ROW 6: Mindy Thurman. Dawn Snider, Geri Roe. 96 GRADES 6, 7. and 8 ROW 1 T Geier. C Jones. T Wilcoxen, J. Morse. H Werland. S. Thomas. C. Bailey. C. Schulthes. M. Postm ROW 2: K Taft. L. Cecil, K Scott. J Donaldson. A Tarochione. T. Thurman. B Gray. S. Burkiett, M Mitchell. ROW 3: D. Ulm, M. Thomas, C Mar tin, K Hollis, J. Bowles. A Chatterton, C Barker, L. Boyer. H Williamson. C. Crouse ROW 4 Coach Tanner. C. Thurman, E. Walters. J. Stuckey. R Riley. C. Schultz. K. Utsmger. J Semande. C. Thomas. G. Roe Track 8th GRADE BOYS TEAM Runner-up in the Fulton County. IESA Regional and Little Praireland Conference. ROW 1: Chad Schultz, Kevin Utsmger. Rick Riley, Mark Semande. ROW 2: Geri Roe. Stats. Tim Geier. Chris Thomas. Eric Walters. Tom Wilcoxen, Craig Jones. Mike Postm, Steve Thomas, Chris Schulthes. 97 Track Snaps 98 7th GRADE ROW 1 Michelle Brobston. Annette Kelso ROW 2: Coach Brewer. Amy Ball. Jamie Morse. Carrie Bailey. Anna Leigh Tompkins. Jeanne Davis. Brandy Starnes. Heather Allen Volleyball 8th GRADE ROW 1: Annette Kelso, Mome Johnson. Michelle Brobston. ROW 2: Monica Bitner, Coach Brewer. Mary Dunphy ROW 3: Geri Roe. Davene Brobston. ROW 4 Melissa Ball. Jody Ter- williger. ROW 5: Tricia Johnson. Amy Johnson. ROW 6: Jill Rug- gles. Mindy Thurman. 99 7th and 8th GRADE CHEERLEADERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Geri Roe, Sharon Young, Amy Johnson, Tricia Johnson, Jody Terwilliger. Came Bailey. Mindy Thurman, Amy Ball, Jill Ruggles. Cheerleaders 8th GRADE ROW 1: Jody Terwilliger. ROW 2: Jill Ruggles. Geri Roe, Amy Johnson. ROW 3: Mindy Thurman. 7th GRADE ROW 1: Amy Ball, Carrie Bailey, Tricia Johnson. ROW 2: Sharon Young 100 Compliments of LONDON MILLS POLICE DEPT. Compliments of CONLON'S GARAGE Rapatee, Illinois Compliments of BAKER FARMS Everett and Barb, Carl and Linda, David and Elaine, Kenny and Doug A FrMamal UFt tnauranc Society MODERN WOODMEN Of AMERICA CLLISVILLE MODERN WOODMEN JUNIOR CLUB 17560 1883-1983 KAY’S BEAUTY SHOP London Mills, Illinois Kay Wenger 486-3493 Route 1 CURLY Q BEAUTY SALON Pat Reid Phone 293-4111 Ellisville THE CONE CORNER Main Street London Mills, IL 486-3660 Bob, Nancy, Missy and Shawna Kidwell Compliments of ELLISVILLE GARAGE Ellisville, IL 293-2152 Compliments of Robbie and Berta Lou Wolford Compliments of DORIS’ BEAUTY SHOPPE Ellisville 293-2585 Doris Newcomb, Owner REICHERT’S THE SHOE TREE Canton’s Store for Quality Jewelry 46 North Main Canton, Illinois 21 E. Side Square Canton, Illinois Eileen Hilton Polly Saurbaugh Compliments of VIDEOS UNLIMITED STEREO VILLAGE Canton, Illinois 533 North Main Street Canton, Illinois Ivy and Jerry Foreman, Owners □ DWELL JEWELERS A TASTE OF MEXICO Your full service jewelry store where the best costs less” Canton, Illinois Canton’s Family Mexican Restaurant 416 W. Locust Ca nton 647-2583 102 MEL’S SPORTING GOODS SHAKE SHACK First and Chestnut Canton 647-3778 1805 East Chestnut Canton, Illinois Sporting Goods Sportswear Screen Printing Trophies Shoes by Nike, Adidas, Converse, Saucony Compliments of BONNETT’S ITALIAN VILLAGE PIZZA Fine Men and Boy’s Clothes 730 S. 5th Ave. Canton, Illinois 71 E. Side Square 647-1424 647-1426 Canton, Illinois GUYS DOLLS Your Good Neighbor in Spoon River Country 30 Olive Street Canton, Illinois 61520 647-6563 WB YS AM 1560 F M 98.3 Super Cuts for Guys and Gals Leg Waxing — Ear Piercing — Tanning Nails We Believe You Are Special JOY’S Congratulations From Ludlum Centre 336 N. Main Canton, Illinois MID CENTURY TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE 309-647-4711 Owned By Those We Serve 37 Years of Service 1950-1987 Complete Hair Styling and Nails Canton, Illinois We Make a Great Pizza. 135 N. 5th Avenue PIZZA SALADS PEPSI HOAGIES Congratulations to the Class of 1987. May your years at Valley bring you the happiness you deserve. Canton, Illinois JIM AND ILENE CARTER 647-1127 Congratulations from LUDLUM’S FOOD CENTER Canton, Illinois 0 N. 1st Ave. Canton, IL 647-6050 HARPER 2 (janton (£risi isig (jorrifiany ORWIG AUTO BODY W. Locust Route 9 West Canton 647-0909 Estimates without Obligation KAMLAGER’S 138 N. Main Street Canton Gifts For All Occasions DROW TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 125 N. 5th Ave. 647-6979 Open 24 hours THE DAILY LEDGER Canton East Side Square 1st Ave. Entrance Canton, Illinois JACK AND BILL’S 53 W. Elm Canton 647-5100 Fulton County’s Hometown Newspaper Fulton County's Tuxedo Headquarters 10 S. Side Square Canton 309-647-0292 104 FAIRVIEW FARMERS’ ELEVATOR Fairview, Illinois 778-2216 Make it TRULY YOURS” in All Your Farm Needs Compliments of MR. AND MRS. STANLEY DAVIS MR. AND MRS. ROBERT DAVIS DR. AND MRS. KENNETH DAVIS (DVM) Simmental Cattle Belgian Horses Compliments of Compliments of FAIRVIEW STATE BANKING COMPANY Fairview, Illinois Insured by FDIC THE LILLIE AGENCY East Fort St. Box 260 Farmington, Illinois Compliments of FAIRVIEW ICE CREAM CENTER Jill and Dave Freeman, Owners Fairview, Illinois 778-2320 Fast Food and Ice Cream Stop in for a Flurry! STRODE GARAGE, INC. Maquon, Illinois 875-3123 Sales J. D. Putnam Ted Putnam CANTON SUPER DRUGS 101 S. Main Canton, IL 61520 Across From Maid-Rite Free Delivery Computerized Records Fast Friendly Service Fine Prescription Service Fannie Mae Candies — American Greeting Cards 105 FLOWERS BY LINDA 63 E. Fort Street Farmington, Illinois 245-4328 DR. SHANTHA MURTHY Family Dentist 138 East Fort Street Farmington, Illinois 245-2022 Marge Plumer, Office Manager ROGERS PHARMACY 50 East Fort Street Farmington, Illinois 245-2471 MALANA’S STYLING SHOPPE 43 E. Fort Street Farmington, IL 245-2352 Malana Dunne Julie Huffman OIL J J COMPANY John R. Taylor John M. Martin 200 S. Main Street Farmington, Illinois 245-2586 778-2233 WALTER’S FLOWERS Store and Greenhouse 720 E. Elm Street Canton, IL TALK OF THE TOWN BEAUTY SHOP Maquon, Illinois 875-3149 Chris McCormick Compliments of MAQUON CAFE Mary Jo, Don, and Sherry MILLER’S RABBITRY Box 25 Maquon, IL 309-875-3171 Compliments of DARRELL’S F.S. Maquon, Illinois JOHN’S MARKET John Ray Fairview, Illinois 778-2232 Fresh and Cured Meat and Groceries VILLAGE BEAUTY SHOP Sharon Boyer BOYERS AUCTIONEERING Daniel Boyer 486-3935 SYLVIA’S BEAUTY SALON AND GIFT SHOP 380 Carter Street Fairview, IL 778-2533 SHARON’S CORNER BEAUTY SHOP Tues.-Sat. Uni-sex Styling Owner and Operator Sharon Bailey London Mills, IL 486-3524 106 Compliments of Compliments of FAIRVIEW INSURANCE AGENCY MAQUON AMERICAN LEGION Raymond Root Post 1099 Fairview, Illinois Maquon, Illinois ROOT FUNERAL HOME ROBERTS TRUCKING Raymond G. Root Livestock, Grain, Lime, Rock Maquon Fairview, Illinois Brett Roberts Maquon, Illinois 875-3362 Compliments of VALLEY BOOSTER CLUB Hope you enjoy the 1987 VALL-EE-HI the yearbook staff 107 Registering for '‘Snowball”! Fondue Party for Voice and Yearbook Senior Home Ec students Art students painting at Ellisville Mr. Tanner introducing an Assembly! Good, Good. Good. Those girls teams sure kept the Home Ec. students busy . . . 1986 summer Art class! 108 Posing for an Art class! Valley's Mascot. Missy Uhland. Valley’s Clown, Don Dilts. Valley's Pin-Up Guy. Koleen, quit clowning around. An art student creating .. . Snaps Last day of school Awards Assembly! French Club's Dramatic Dept. 109 110 Autographs Autographs