Vandalia Community High School - Vandalois Yearbook (Vandalia, IL)

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Junior Varsity shows promise for future The Junior Varsity ended another fine season of experi- ence with a Q2-53 record. The guys on this squad had the will and desire to fight back and win. They hustled, worked and gave all they had to give, trying to be victorious. Offense was the strong point of this squad, when Pictured Above: From sidelines. players xi atch goal-line-stand eagerly, support Vandals with their cheers .l.V. Coach Dave Pierson watches the learn as they explode for another touch- down in the exciting Litchfield game. Mike Meyer watches the ball game as he leans on his crutches wishing he were in there giving what he's got to give. they had to score they did as in the game with Litchfield when they were behind 22-0 at half time and came back and won 30- 22. Coached by Dave Pierson in his second year, the Jr. Varsity showed much ability and have a great future ahead. , -r if .1 3 Q .mara- Pictured Right: Enthusiastic fans help ,: K, ,,,,.,,, 67

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Special award winners lead Vandals in 371 Vandals line up for another crucial play while the fans watch from the stands. Game time finally arrived for the fighting Vandals. Triad was the first opponent. That night just wasn't meant to be for the Vandals. The final score was 30- 8. Next came Highland. The fighting Vandals lost again C20- Oj. Shelbyville was next. This time it was the Vandals' night, 46' 4 y it Y ,, fy bf- I -min l ... .au 1 ., ,,,,,,.N. 'f 'f , Gene Devore Golden Helmet Award winning Q30-l2j. The following game was the most exciting of the year. Taylorville tied the Vandals Q12-IZJ. Homecoming week followed. Litchfield was just loo tough. The fighting Vandals lost Q21-OJ. Vandalia succumbed in the last four games, losing to Pana Q24-221. m , 1? ' A W ' V E 2 V, -,.A.. , , 4 , My 6 i ' ff ' 7 57 , W att: f 1-Q, wwf' V. r'3'a.n ,f i 'e f ,r22',zwwiw-. , M X 56 .4-Rf' V, gftl al ai f h1'i6lli,Vf, ' M1 -' WY ,Q ' !e'z'f!x: 553' my 2 w o w , -,, -f- 4 .i w 2. f lf fret ' . . ,. .',f2iE:g 'v isas af ,QM -W :Y'zllS.:f- 'i.g':w , ,, f' -, 212. nf - .fur . . .f 4t 1 ' f Lai V V ' at - .-,--1. .4 . W ,-. 7 I w.55',: ea ,V , '.. Liv., ,t t , '2?Haxffws. N?s?1.'a'M2x,. 'i'-'f'-ltr' Kevin Austin Coach's Tackle Trophy 66 Mike Gidcumb gives Vandals a boot. Hillsboro Q42-125, Effingham Q4l-SJ, annd Greenville 40-145. Inexperience overruled all year. Next year the Vandals will be led by three special award win- ners f Gene Devore, Kevin Austin. and Phil Cocagne. ' ' ,,W?W1,1i, Q , cz ' ' , e a wif jjj' H , ' I '- ff 'mfs if ' l . . W ,V ,G X . X V f , an 4, J l ' M W V , V ' ww W 4, mn Phil Cocagne -7- Most Valuable Player

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Cagers clos The Vandals, dismal from a long, rough season, went into the St. Elmo regional ranked as the underdog. Through determi- nation and hard work. Coach Strobel's cagers came out on top ofseven good teams. Along with the hard work that the Vandals put into practice, school spirit was outstanding. Rivalry increased physical actions but fitness reigned as Vandals led by Jeff Kidd out- muscled Brownstown. Farina was the next opponent. The rebounding of Mike Reeter and Ted Harman and the out- standing shooting of Greg Old- field advanced Vandals to the Finals. ln the championship game the hustling of Bruce Miller and Tom Givens and the running and shooting of Jim Littleford put the Vandals in the number one position. e season with first at regional Vandals hold lirst Regional trophy in eighteen years after a victory at St. Elmo VARSITY BASKETBALL: STAND- ING, LEFTVRIGHT: Greg Oldfield. Dave Fogler. Phil Cocagne, Kent Kis- tler. Mike Reeter, Bruce Miller. Coach Strobel, Ted Harman, Jeff Kidd. Andy Kim Shanks and Jack Arndt. Co-cap Lester. Mike Gidcumb, .lim Littleford. tains were Greg Oldfield and Mike Tom Givens. KNEELING: managers. Reeter. 68