Walnut High School - Walnut Tree Yearbook (Walnut, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1984 volume:

Walnut High School Walnut Tree 1983-1984 Community District No. 508 Walnut, Illinois 61376 Volume 48 Dianne Bacorn and Leanne Fritz, Co-Editors Follow in Our Footsteps. . . Dedication 5 Annual Staff 6 Faculty 7 Seniors 13 Underclassmen 21 Organizations 31 Activities 51 Sports 67 Senior Credits 106 Ads 108 The Decision Makers BOARD OF EDUCATION Front row: Margret Carr, President Merle Von Holten, Peggy Sarver. Row 2: Jim Brennan, Secretary Leslie Schoff, Neale Wallace, Charles Meisenheimer. 4 Superintendent Lawrence Eggleston at work at his desk in his office. These Two Take Many Steps Daily . . . Max keeping the campus neat and trim. The 1984 Annual is dedicated to Clarel Brown and Max Sabin, the school custodians. Both Clarel and Max have been at W.H.S. for many years. Both have been invaluable in innumerable ways to the students, the faculty, and the school itself. The Annual Staff is proud to bestow this honor on two such deserving gentlemen. Always a cheerful Clarel. 5 The 1984 Annual Staff Front Row: L. Bohm, A. De Waele. J. Meyer. A. Clementz, M. Glafka. T. Wolf. S. Grant, B. Norden, B. Clevenger. D. Bacorn. Row 2: T. Simmons, T. Borgstadt, D. Bolz, J. Bass, P. Dunn, A. Rollo, L. Fritz, A. Bacorn. K. Von Holten, L. Rhodes, S. Gebhart, B. Burkey, R. Renner. ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY John Bolz MS Band, Chorus, Tennis, Junior Class Judy Bolz BS English, Annual Staff. Sophomore Class Betty Bass BA English, Group Interpretation Eileen Burkey BA Mathematics Kim Courtwright BA P.E., Psychology, Football. Fresh-Soph Boys’ Basketball. Girls’ Track Romaine Coulson MS Guidance Counselor. Volleyball 1( John DeMay BS Agriculture, Fresh-Soph Football. FFA, Fresh-Soph Girls’ Basketball Lon Emerson MS Mathematics. Physics, Boys’ Track, Student Council Marcia Glaser BS Driver Ed., Scholastic Bowl, PE., Senior Class. Presidential Classroom 8 Robert Glaser MS Rick Gonigam BS Katherine Guither BS Social Studies, Senior Class, Scholastic Bowl Special Education, Head Girls' Basketball, Home Economics, Pom Pons. Home Ec Club Freshman Class Donna Jenkins BA Charles Lane MS Clayton Linscheid MA Foreign Language, Foreign Language Club. Health, Biology, Chemistry, Athletic Director Coop Class Cheerleaders David McFadden BS Donna McFadden MS Teresa Mueller MS Social Studies, P.E., Head Boys' Basketball. Business Ed., Newspaper American History, Chapter One Asst. Football 9 Roger Shule MS Art, Golf Robert Wilson BS Speech, Library, Drama, Speech Team James Woolley MS Industrial Occupations Helen Adams Secretary Clarel Brown Custodian Max Sabin Custodian Marlene Sisler Bookkeeper Regina Egan School Treasurer Mildred Cessna WAVC Bus Driver 10 Tea for two!! Enjoying the sunshine. 1 Court is now adjourned. And do the next four pages. Our principal! This is how to mow a yard. I'd rather be playing golf! Get that ball! Coach. Mr. Lane. Mr. Woolley? Mr. Lane. Mr. Wilson. Mrs. Bolz. 11 Snip it up, Clarel. Geometry: a new revolution. Typical day?! Mr. Shuleand Hermes. Hmm! This is what teachers do best!? % School's best dressed. Mr. Woolley's shop Now, the best part. 12 SENIORS Michael Todd Andrew Mike Thomas Louis Broeren Louis Richard Joseph Frank Ranko 67 Michael L. Dykstra Dyke OFFICERS: Greg Wallace, pres.; James Schoff, v.-pres.; Rick Fritz, sec.-trees.; Advisers Mr. DeMay and Mrs. Glaser. Lisa Kay Cooper Lisa Timothy George Frank Frank Chuck sells tacos. 14 Robert L. Gonigam Animal Margo Lynn Guither Margo Julie Kay Hansen Jules Robert John Howes Tank 15 Jeff sketching the scenery. Munch a bunch, Mike. James Elmer Schoff Wheels Kevin Don Kennedy Gomer Robert C. Olson Beeker Wayne Travis Peve Pev Kim Renee Oberle Obes Jill Marie Meyer Arnie II Julie Leigh Payne Julie Jeffrey Loren Olson Lute Janelle Marie Piper Nel Ronald Gene Schoff Shine Philip Alvin Swanson Phil Brian Scott Warling Brian Jerry Albert Schulte Schulte Kathryn Elaine Thompson Kath Gregory Neale Wallace Wally Roger DeWayne Willstead Rog Stephanie Jo Woodley Stephanie 18 Mad Scientist Tom at work in lab! Lefty Jerry listens attentively. Professors Bopes and Hansen at the keys. Jeff Olie Olson. Smile, Trasey! You're on Candid Camera. Kevin receives State Farmer and Star Agribusiness awards from Mr. DeMay. Seven Seniors Go to Washington, D. C. Co-sponsor Mrs. Glaser, Jill Meyer, Margo Guither, Kim Oberle, Jeff Olson, Julie Hansen, Chris Glaser, Brian Warling, and cosponsor Mr. Glaser. These Presidential Classroom seniors each spent one week observing and discussing our nation’s government with students from all over the country. Mrs. Warling and Kim at the concession stand. Presidential classroom seniors worked hard to raise funds for their one-week stays in the nation’s capital. Donations from many community organizations were gratefully received. 20 Jeff helps out at halftime during a football game. CLASS OFFICERS President: Rusty Renner Vice-Pres.: Kristin Brown Secretary: Carol Jacobs Treasurer: Alycia Lane Sponsor: Mr. Bolz Junior Class Jeff Anderson Teri Atwell Todd Atwell Dianne Bacorn Kristin Brown Barb Burkey Janice Butler Brian Boehle Lisa Boehle Keith Bopes Monica Brennan Rob Carpenter Noel Carr Angie Clementz Betty Clevenger Darren Conner Sondra Cooper Jennifer Dykstra Kevin Eckberg Brett Erickson Leanne Fritz Saranel Gebhart John Gerdes Chris Gibson Jennie Guither Mark Gustafson Jetina Hall Diane Hassler Craig Heaton Carol Jacobs :LASS OF 1985 CLASS OF 1985 CLASS OF 1985 CLASS OF 1985 CLASS OF 1985 CLASS OF 1985 CLASS OF 1985 CLASS OF Steve Johnson Steve Koser Alycia Lane Kathleen Lange Jenny Lauritzen Chris Neahring Corey Peterson Devna Popejoy Rod Renner Rusty Renner Diane Sarver Connie Schauff Dave Schuetz Doug Smith Chris Strader c L A S S O F 1 9 8 5 C L A S S 0 F 1 9 8 5 C L A S S 0 F 1 9 8 5 C L A S S 0 F 1 9 8 5 C L A S S O F Dave and Mark floating for a second. At ease. Alycia. Smile. Carol, we’re on Candid Camera. 85 CLASS OF 1985 CLASS OF 1985 CLASS OF 1985 CLASS OF 1985 CLASS OF 1985 CLASS OF 1985 CLASS c L A S S O F 1 9 8 6 C L A S 5 0 F 1 9 8 6 C L A 5 s 0 F 1 9 8 6 C L A S s o F 1 9 8 6 C L A S S Studying much, Steve? Joan Elliott Kelly Frederickson Kurt Geldean Michelle Glafka Joe Clevenger Jody Dietz Jan Elliott Sophomore Class Shari Grant Matt Hansen Steve Hardy Jim Kepner Diane Koser Kevin Markley Jerry Maynard Kelly and Matt o F CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 198 24 Bonnie Norden Robert Oleson CLASS OFFICERS. Top, Tim Von Holten—Sec.; Joe Clevenger—Tr.; Bottom, Daniele Schoff—V P; Treva Wolfe—Pres.; Mrs. Bolz—Sponsor. Jay Payne Linda Rhodes Lisa Rhodes Amy Rollo Mike Server Chris Schnaiter Daniele Schoff Annette Schulte Kim TerBush Kamie Von Holten Tim Von Holten Todd Von Holten Robert Wangelin Treva Wolfe Gregg Woolley Bubbling Lori ASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS OF 1986 CLASS 25 ■i CLASS OFFICERS. Mr. Gonigam, sponsor; Kris Koser. treasurer; Loretta Schulte, secretary; Michelle Spohn, vice-president; Valerie Brennan, president. Krysty Koncentrates Laura Carr Darrell Dahl Ann DeWaele Peggy Dunn Tara Emerson Tom Frank Christy Gerbitz Bob Gerbitz Mike Griffith Candi Hall Mark Hansen Jarod Heidenreich Carrie Holaway Michael House Denise Hubbell Rod Jacobs Teresa Jacobs Bill Jensen Class of 1987 Class of 1987 Class of 1987 Class of 1987 Class of 1987 Class of 1987 Class of 1987 Class of 1987 Class of 1987 Class of 1987 Maureen Kennedy Krysty Kepner Paul Kepner Tim Koehler Kris Koser Jennifer Kruse Tracy Linden Jodi McFadden Steve Mills A frog in your throat, Susy? Freshman Class Sandi Nobles Kyle Owens Susy Peterson Mark Rhodes Michelle Spohn Amy Swan Mike Thacker Dessa Tornow Julie Transou Monica Troxell Al Twidell Marty Vick Sam Woodley Brian McMullen Jerrod Yepsen •Photo not available Class of 1987 Class of 1987 Class of 1987 Class of 1987 Class of 1987 Class of 1987 Class of 1987 Class of 1987 Class of 1987 Class of 1987 Quite the pair. Where the pork? Darren, a future cartoonist? Amy. I think my finger is stuck. Studying, studying, studying Is this calculator working? How's that for form? 28 WALNUT CHAPTER Diane in the latest fad. Far left: Rob. Jodi, and Troy working out problems. Near left: Ciood book, Noel? 29 Joe Clevenger in J.H.S. Rodeo. Crazy day for Monica. Thinking it over, Bonnie? Making wine for FLC. Enjoying the noon break. Don't look at me like that! Making the sophomore class float. ORGANIZATIONS Marching Blues Play a Busy Season A major part of the excitement that accompanied this year’s football season was that provided by the Walnut High School Marching Blues. The Marching Blues played hard to pep up the crowd at pep rallies, assemblies, and at games. Thanks go to the Marching Blues for a fine showing and continued support throughout the year. Walnut's band at a high school pep assembly. Walnut Marchers at Homecoming. The crazed instrumentalists play their hearts out for a play off pep rally. 32 A Marching Blues' W formation Who hit the wrong note? So good you can pick 'em out in a crowd Senior Julie Hansen—lllini at heart The Blues in step toward another formation In concert formation to perform a halftime concert. 33 Musicians Attend Contest and Festivals State Music Contest for Soloists and Ensembles was at Kaneland. Walnut won nine firsts, seven seconds, six thirds, and one fourth. The band went to Hall Twp. H.S. and came home with a first, the fourth consecutive one! First Place State Contest Ensembles. Front row: Reed Quintet—J. Hansen. J. Kruse, M. Troxell, L. Rhodes. K. Brown. Row 2: Sax Duet—T. Emerson. T. Von Holten; Brass Duet—D. Dahl. D. Bolz; Vocal Duet—S. Nobles. J. Guither. District IMEA Musicians. Front row: Rod Renner. Kristin Brown. David Bolz. Row 2: Krysty Kepner. Sandi Nobles. Monica Troxell. Ann DeWaele. 34 First Place State Contest Soloists. S. Nobles, vocal; A. Lane, vocal; K. Brown, clarinet; R. Renner, vocal; T. Simmons, vocal. Right: Kristin and Rod attended music festivals at Wartburg and Augustana Colleges in Iowa. Singers Perform Christmas and Spring Concerts MIXED CHORUS. Front row: Ann DeWaele, Teri Atwell, Julie Transou, Carrie Holaway. Row 2: Jodi Dietz, Kim TerBush, David Bolz, Michelle Glafka, Jan Elliott. Row 3: Jennie Guither, Candi Hall, Monica Troxell, Amy Rollo, Bonnie Norden, Lori Bohm. Row 4: Dessa Tornow, Michelle Spohn, Kris Koser, Sandi Nobles, Joan Elliott. Row 5: Darry Dahl, Christy Gerbitz, Bill TerBush, Greg Woolley, Steve Mills, Rod Renner, Krysty Kepner. GIRLS CHORUS. Front row: Ann DeWaele, Bonnie Norden, Jan Elliott. Jodie Dietz, Kris Koser, Carrie Holaway. Row 2: Michelle Glafka. Candi Hall, Jennie Guither, Lori Bohm, Monica Troxell, Teri Atwell, Kim TerBush. Row 3: Amy Rollo, Sandi Nobles. Michelle Spohn, Dessa Tornow. Christy Gerbitz, Krysty Kepner, Julie Transou. Joan Elliott. CHORUS OFFICERS. Greg Woolley, President; Rod Renner. Publicity; Jennie Guither, Amy Rollo, Michelle Glafka, Librarians. 35 Chorus Sings “Broadway” On Stage. Row 1: Bonnie Norden, Jody Dietz. Lori Bohm. David Bolz, Rod Renner. Darry Dahl. Ann DeWaele, Krysty Kepner. Candi Hall. Row 2: Kris Koser, Carrie Holaway, Teri Atwell, Jenny Guither. Kevin Carlson, Steve Mills, Amy Rollo, Michelle Glafka, Sandi Nobles. Row 3: Joan Elliott, Monica Troxell, Dessa Tornow, Peggy Dunn, Ray Willstead, Bill TerBush, Gregg Woolley. Toni Simmons, Julie Transou. Christy Gerbitz. In front: Tim Von Holten, drums; Mr. Bolz. director; Mrs. Bolz, piano. That's entertainment! Farewell, goodnight, to you and you . . 36 First Place Band Plays Spring Concert Mr Dnli Arinn At uar 4 uilnnor 1111 10 Hancpn Raiderettes Go to State Competition Front: Monica Brennan, Kim Oberle, Julie Hansen. Row 2: Lisa Rhodes, Daniele Schoff, Tina Hall, Kamie Von Holten, Alycia Lane. Row 3: Chris Glaser, Monica Troxell, Loretta Schulte, Val Brennan, Michelle Glafka, Candi Hall. Mrs. Guither, Sponsor. Readying for competition. Performing for the judges. A Raiderette smile! Last minute considerations . The send-off to state competition. Chris, Julie, Kim and Monica waiting . . . 39 Class 3A at Downers Grove and Chicago Heights. Clarinet quintet at the concert Mr. Wangelin Tim playing Broadway President Julie Marching Tim and Tara—Two for Tea Following the leader Homecoming Girls Pursue Interests in WRA and Home Ec Officers. Front: Diane Sarver. Vice-President; Amy Rollo. Secretary. Back: Kathy Lange. Treasurer; Chris Strader, President; Shari Grant. Pointkeeper. Projects of the Walnut Recreational Association benefit the entire school the entire year. WRA maintains the pop and candy machines in the gym to provide snacks for morning break and lunch. WRA. Front row. bottom to top: Jennie Guither. Saranel Gebhart, Diane Sarver, Chris Strader. Julie Hansen. Row 2: Mrs. Glaser. Kathy Lange. Shari Grant. Amy Rollo. Chris Glaser. HOMEEC CLUB. Front row: Barb Burkey, Connie Schauff. Julie Hansen. Chris Glaser. Tracey Gunsallus, Janice Butler. Row 2: Mrs. Guither. Lori Bohm. Ann DeWaele. Linda Rhodes. Kamie Von Holten. Treva Wolf. Lisa Rhodes. Amy Swan. 41 Students Publish Weekly News in Leader Front row: K. Brown, C. Jacobs, R. Renner, C. Glaser, M. Guither. Row 2: Mrs. MeFadden—Sponsor. A. Schulte. D. Bacorn, P. Dunn, J. Bass. L. Fritz. Row 3: K. VonHolten, L. Rhodes. J. McFadden. T. Linden, T. Simmons. 42 Sponsor Mrs. McFadden with editor Leanne Fritz. French and Spanish Are Spoken Here Foreign Language Club Leadership: Joe Frank, president; Devna Popejoy, secretary-treasurer; Brian Warling, vice-president; Mrs. Donna Phillips, sponsor. French and Spanish are the two foreign languages offered in the W.H.S. curriculum. The Foreign Language Club, with its varied activities, provides a means to acquaint the students with the customs, foods, music, and other significant cultural facts about France, Spain, and Mexico. Front row: S. Peterson, D. Bacorn, B. Nor den, M. Kennedy, T. Emerson, A. Schulte, T. Borgstadt, D. Bolz, S. Woodley, M. Griffith. Row 2: Mrs. Phillips, C. Glaser, L. Rhodes, J. Meyer. T. Simmons, P. Dunn, A. Bacorn, J. Butler. Row 3: A. Bollman, J. Bass, R. Renner, M. Rhodes, L. Carr, V. Brennan, M. Spohn, C. Gerbitz, T. Hall. Row 4: R. Jacobs, C. Olson, M. Hansen, T. Woodley, P. Kepner, D. Popejoy. Row 4: M. Vick, R. Willstead. J. Payne, J. Frank, B. Boehle. Top: Tim Von Holten, Todd Von Holten, B. Warling. Mark Rhodes and Bonnie Norden help out with the Foreign Language Club homecoming parade entry—a pinata made in the shape of a TV. It was raffled off, with the winner being announced at the game. Taco sales and a Spanish Fair were two other major projects. 43 Foreign Language Club Holds Mexican Fair Senorita Jenkins Dancers Jill and Lisa Chef Maureen fixes food. The Mariachis: Brian, Tim, Anthony, and Matt. Dancers Bonnie, Amy, Suzy, Val, and Alycia. The Matadors: Joel. Sam, and Mike. El Toro Brian and Matador Jay 44 Group Interpretation Advances to Sectionals A .time for work Front Row: Troy Woodley. Margo Guither. Rod Renner. Jennie Guither. Back Row: Tim Von Holten, Brian Boehle. Shari Grant. Pictures????? The Guither expression. Sibling rivalry as shown by Tim Von Holten and Shari Grant. The group performed clippings from The Skin of Our Teeth. After getting 2nd at Districts in Geneseo they went on to Sectionals in Peoria. YAWN! Morning rehearsals sure are tiring. Director Mrs. Bass writing many constructive notes. 45 Honor Society Inducts Nine Juniors Scholarship, leadership, service, and character are the four qualifications for membership in the National Honor Society. Candidates must have at least a B in all classes and be voted into the organization by the faculty. The Don Marquis Chapter of Walnut High School formally inducted nine juniors into the Society May 21, 1984 in a candlelighting service in the auditorium before parents, teachers, and friends. Mrs. Marcia Glaser is the organization's sponsor. Brian Warling is the 1984 president, Margo Guither is the vice-president, and Kim Oberle is the secretary-treasurer. Senior Members: Margo Guither, Brian Warling, Jill Meyer. Back: Greg Wallace. Kim Oberle. 46 Inductees: Front Row: Dianne Bacorn, Janice Butler, Betty Clevenger, Kristin Brown. Back: Rusty Renner, Kris Von Holten, Chris Neahring, Monica Brennan, Rod Renner. Student Council Leads All-School Activities Front row: Krysty Kepner. Candi Hall, Dianne Bacorn, Kris Von Holten, Lisa Rhodes. Row 2: Monica Troxell, Jay Payne. Mark Hansen. Row 3: Mr. Emerson, Rod Renner, Chip Stiver, Corey Peterson. Not pictured: Kevin Kennedy Mr. Emerson, Sponsor; Chip Stiver, President; Kevin Kennedy. Vice-President; Rod Renner, Secretary-T reasurer. The Student Council is made up of students elected by their classmates. The size of the class determines the number of representatives it has. Activities included planning the homecoming festivities, the Christmas assembly, a Sadie Hawkins Dance, and frequent informal dances. President Chip Stiver 47 Diversified and Hard-working . . . John Gerdes and Craig Heaton working at the pork supper, an annual event in the grade school cafeteria during basketball season. Betty C, Treva W.. Kevin K.t Mr. DeMay and Steve H. tallying at the livestock show. James Schoff keeping the records. S Treva serving at the supper. Ron Schoff at the mike; Rick Fritz in the ring at the salebarn. FFA Maintains Active Schedule Front row: J. Clevenger, M. Griffith, S. Woodley, B. McMullen, T. Wolfe, B. Clevenger. Row 2: J. Heidenreich, K. Borgstadt. J. Schoff, M. Mattingly, K. Kennedy, J. Payne, S. Koser, M. Thacker, M. Rhodes, Mr. DeMay. Row 3: T. Atwell, T. Broeren, K. Geldean, K. Markley, S. Hardy, R. Wlllstead, C. Heaton, R. Willstead, J. Kepner. Back row: N. Carr, D. Bohm, R. Schoff, K. Frederickson, M. Dykstra, D. Smith. OFFICERS. Seated: James Schoff, vice-president; Ron Schoff, president; Rick Fritz, secretary. Standing: Bob Howes, Sentinel; Tom Broeren, Reporter; Kevin Kennedy, treasurer; Mr. DeMay, advisor. In the summer eight members and Mr. DeMay went to the Champaign state convention. Noel Carr and Todd Atwell were elected delegates. A summer meeting, a father-son pork roast, was held at Clevenger’s pond. In the fall the FFA test plots at Woodleys and at Henkel Observation plot owned by Doc Smith were harvested. The bean plot at Bureau Township was done later. Tables were set up for the Bureau Cty. Soil and Water Conservation Day at Dean Ganschow's. Officers went to John Pogliano's for a Super Cross Field Day. Livestock judging and a pork supper were February activities. Advisor John DeMay. An official meeting requires proper dress. 49 Jennie Guither's window. I pity the men. The juniors are floating away! Number 1 Pom Pon Skit! Seniors' Twelve Days of Christmas. Grandma got run over by a reindeer! Photogenic Rod. Patent Pending. 50 ACTIVITIES Seniors Present “Leading Lady” Front Row: Kevin Kennedy, Julie Payne, Margo Guither, Rick Fritz, Jerry Schulte, Julie Hansen, Tim Frank. Back Row: Chris Glaser, Chip Stiver, Bob Howes, Jill Meyer, Rod Renner, Kim Oberle. Julie showing natural talent? Star material. 52 Kim’s doing an unbelievable job! But you don’t understand! Jill becomes Norma. Norma Temple.......................J- Meyer Lanny Scott........................T. Frank Herb Mclntire............................J. Schulte Marie Downs.....................M. Guither Sue Haller...............................J- Hansen Frank Rogers....................K. Kennedy Tom................................R Fritz Conrad Marlowe....................C. Stiver Esther Pearson ...................J. Payne Jack Winston.............................B. Howes Flo Fletcher.............................C. Glaser Judith Blaine............................K. Oberle Armando DeCortez.........................R. Renner Stagehand Rick. Auditioning for a play within a play. Come on, gentlemen. I mean what I say! 53 54 Pucker up, boys! Mountain and nothing to Dew. Cooking up a victory. 55 Managers D. Hubbell, K. VonHolten Raiders ride to victory. Raider Vision October 6,7,8, Seniors received top rating on their float. Juniors received top rating on their skit. King Jamie Schoff and QjAeen Julie Hansen were announced during the bonfire on Thursday night and were officially crowned at the dance Saturday evening. Each day of the week was special with attire for the day designated by the cheerleading squad. Each evening the classes worked on their floats. Walnut defeated LaMoille 36-0 Friday night. derscoukt defendant PLAINTIFF 56 Royalty Front: Chris Gibson, Jennie Guither, Greg Woolley, Annette Schulte, Tom Frank, Carol Schoff. Back: Joe Frank, Jill Meyer, Ron Schoff, Kim Oberle, Jamie Schoff, Julie Hansen. Kevin Kennedy. Julie Payne. Jrs. Jennie Guither, Chris Gibson. Sophs. Annette Schulte. Greg Woolley. Frosh Carol Schoff. Tom Frank. S. cond place Junior float. Third place Freshman float. Fourth place Sophomore float. SSforlwnsiEW 1. Eleven gnxrd l|ons 2. Mi Raider Pou er Scr.eToRflider f Summer Specialty Camps Drew Many The above students attended camps during the summer such as football, cheerleading, pompons, and basketball. Front: J. Frank, J. Schoff, C. Stiver, R. Schoff, N. Carr. Row 2: T. Von Holten, C. Gibson, G. Woolley, S. Johnson, R. Renner. J. Gerdes. Row 3: K. Geldean, K. Eckberg, C. Peterson, G. Wallace. R. Jacobs, R. Renner. Row 4: D. Dahl, S. Mills, A. Twidell, K. Borgstadt, M. Vick. M. House, M. Ringle. Row 5: S. Nobles, C. Schoff. T. Emerson, A. Schulte, L. Rhodes, P. Kepner, M. Hansen, T. Frank. Row 6: R. Fritz, J. Schulte, S. Hardy. J. Anderson. R. Gonigam, B. Boehle, B. Andrew. Row 7: M. Glafka, M. Brennan, K. Oberle, C. Glaser, J. Hansen. K. TerBush. Row 8: M. Troxell, L. Schulte, V. Brennan, D. Schoff, J. Hall, L. Fritz, D. Bacorn, K. Von Holten. Row 9: S. Woodley. K. Von Holten. A. Lane. L. Rhodes. Row 10: J. Payne. J. Meyer, T. Atwell, K. Brown, D. Popejoy. 58 Afternoon WAVC Classes Meet in Sterling Front row: Diana Hassler, Jim Wagenknecht. Row 2: Amy Williams. Jill White, Trasey Gunsullas, Julie Payne. Kathy Thompson. Janelle Piper. Steve Johnson, Mark Gustafson, Jennifer Dykstra. In the door: Driver Mildred Cessna. Saranel Gebhart. Betty Clevenger. In bus: Kevin Eckberg, David Schuetz, Travis Peve, Roger Willstead, Sondra Cooper, Mike Dykstra. COOP Class Works Afternoons on the Job Front row: Mike Andrew, Pete Bopes, Rob Gonigam. Row 2: Mr. Lindschied, Tim Snodgrass. Stephanie Woodley. Julie Hansen. Patty Dunn. Girls Provide Office Secretarial Help Front Row: Kamie Von Holten, Diane Sarver, Teri Atwell, Chris Glaser. Back Row: Barb Burkey, Chris Strader, Kim Oberle, Jill Meyer, Shari Grant. Seated: Mrs. Adams, School Secretary. Left to Right: Tim Frank, Dave Bolz, Bonnie Norden Students Assist in Library 60 Scholastic Bowl Matches Wits I can’t believe they’re so smart! Seated: J. Schoff, B. Warling, C. Glaser, M. Guither, T. Frank, G. Wallace. Standing: Mr. Glaser, B. Erickson, R. Renner, K. Brown, Mrs. Glaser. Tim. do you have the answer? By golly, I think we got it! Look innocent, maybe they won’t call on us. Stumped again, Greg? Deeply in concentration. Is the square root of 144 ten? 61 Quick ... catch!! Who's driving? Moe, Curly, and Larry! Homecoming attendants. 62 63 Speech Team Hosts December Invitational Front row: Rod Renner. Margo Guither, Tim Von Holten. Row 2: Monica Troxell, Valerie Brennan, Tina Hall. Monica Brennan, Coach Robert Wilson. Not pictured—Candi Hall. Tim as one of the seven characters in his humorous interpretation. On December 17, W.H.S. hosted 11 schools for a meet. The team traveled to Princeton and Geneseo and advanced to sectionals in 2 events. Senior Margo reads from one of her three prose and verse reading programs. 64 “Plaza Suite” Is Spring Play Karen Mash______ Sam Mash ....... Bellhop......... Waiter........... Jean McCormack Waiter........... Jesse Kiplinger . . Muriel Tate...... Morma Hubley .. Roy Hubley....... Borden Eisler ... Mimsey Hubley . . Margo Guither .Tim Von Holten .... Rod Renner ... Brian Boehle Monica Brennan ... Brian Boehle .... Rod Renner Monica Brennan . . Margo Guither ... . Rod Renner . Tim Von Holten Monica Brennan May 24 25 65 The bridegroom ‘Til break the door down! Cool it, Mimsey am Mr. and Mrs. Ass't Directors, Carol Jacobs, Craig Heaton, Kristin Brown, and Director Mr. Wilson. PLAZA SUITE Muriel visits Jesse. Where do we go from here? 66 SPORTS Eleven Girls and a Chief Lead the “Blue Spirit” Varsity: Kristin Brown, Teri Atwell. Devna Popejoy. Jill Meyer, Julie Payne Chief Blue Spirit. Tim V.H Cheering Coach Jenkins Kristin and Devna The Cheers Tower Go, Fight, Win Tonight! 68 Grin and bear it. Showing off Fresh-Soph, camp awards: Front—Beth Akridge. Annette Schulte. Tara Emerson. Back—Linda Rhodes. Sandi Nobles, Carol Schoff. Homecoming fun. Look, everbody! Looking great! Put the pedal to the metal. Devna. Front Row: C. Schoff. A. Schulte. S. Nobles. T. Emerson. L. Rhodes. Back Row: T. Atwell. J. Meyer. J. Payne, K. Brown. D. Popejoy. Not pictured—Beth Akridge. Tara. 69 Volleyball Girls Have Full Season OH MO. Not Again! Kim Terbush Left to right: Kim Terbush. Monica Brennan. Carol Jacobs. Chris Glaser. m _ Senior Chris Glaser. Monica Di On ladder: Monica Brennan. Diane Koser. Dianne Bacorn. Chris Glaser. Kim Terbush. Lisa Rhodes. Standing: Miss Coulson. Kamie Von Holten. Angie Clementz, Amy Rollo. Carol Jacobs, Janice Butler. Janice Butler. Dianne Bacorn. Amy Rollo. Saranel Gebhart, Angie Clementz. Lisa Rhodes. Coach Coulson. Kamie Von Holten Hello. Carol Jacobs 70 All-Freshman Team Dinks Toward Future On ladder: Val Brennan, Jodi McFadden. Carrie Holoway. Kris Koser. Monica Troxell, Toni Simmons. Standing: Ann DeWaele. Laura Carr. Tracy Linden. Dessa Tornow, Peggy Dunn. Miss Coulson. Good shot. Monica! Hello. Jodi! Left to right: Monica Troxell. Chris Koser. Peggy Dunn. Laura Carr. Toni Simmons. Dessa Tornow Val Brennan Toni Simmons Dessa Tornow and Val Brennan. 71 IVC East Champs State 1-A Semi-Finalists ri|i | p ft. r ft Jbt li 3 ft- ft ft 'ft ft- jfv c Front row: T Hall. N. Carr. C. Stiver. J. Schulte. J. Schoff, C. Gibson. K. Eckberg, T. Atwell. C. Neahring, L. Rhodes. Row 2: K. Von Holten. R. Renner. T. Broeren. B. TerBush. B. Warling, S. Johnson. T. Frank. B. Howes. R. Schoff. J. Gerdes, D. Hubbell. Row 3: Coach Courtwright. M. Gustafson. G. Woolley. J. Andersen. R. Fritz. R. Carpenter. G. Wallace. D. Schuetz. Coaches DeMay. Lane, and McFadden. 72 Walnut 35 Walnut 54 Tampico 0 wy Mmr, 0 Walnut 20 W'al Anna wan lo Tiskilwa 0 DePue Walnut Western Walnut Bradford Wyoming 0 Maroa Forsyte 340 Opponents 27 JIH RAIDER POWER! Head Coach Courtwright The Raiders take the Field. Assistant Coaching Staff David McFadden John DeMay Charles Lane Seniors Tom Broeren—Guard, Linebacker Rick Fritz—Split End. Def. End W Kevin Kennedy—Center. Nose Ron Schoff—Guard. Linebacker Chip Stiver—Tailback Def Rnrlc % ‘ m'V Bob Howes—Off. Def. Tackle James Schoff—Def. Back, Tailback Jerry Schulte—Fullback. Def. Back ( Greg Wallace—Split End. Def. Back AWARDS AND HONORS TOM BROEREN —All Area Linebacker. JOE FRANK—Most Valuable Player; All-State, selected to play in IHCA All-Star Game; All-Conference Tackle Off. and Def.; All-Area Captain Off. and Def. RICK FRITZ—Most Improved Player. KEVIN KENNEDY—Blue Spirit Award. JAMES SCHOFF—Outstanding Back; All-Conference Def. Back; All-Conference 2nd Team Tailback; All-Area Def. Back. RON SCHOFF—All-Conference Linebacker. All-Area Linebacker. JERRY SCHULTE—Honorable Mention All-Area Defensive Back. CHIP STIVER—All-Conference Tailback. GREG WALLACE—Honorable Mention All-Area Split End. BRIAN WARLING—Blue Spirit Award RECORD 1980 Frosh-Soph—East Division Champs 1981 Fresh-Soph—East Division Champs 1982 Varsity—Class 1 A Finalists (second) East Division Champs 1983 Varsity—Class 1-A Semi-Finalists, East Division Champs Quad—Captains: T. Broeren. J. Frank. R. Schoff. C. Stiver. 73 Brian Warling—Guard. Linebacker Fresh-Soph Share IVC East Championship Front Row: Jay Payne, Todd Von Holten, Ky Borgstadt, Joe Clevenger. Bob Gerbitz, Rod Jacobs. Row 2: Jim Kepner. Tom Frank, Paul Kepner, Matt Mattingly, Brett Andrew. Kurt Geldean. Row 3: Coach John DeMay, Steve Hardy. Marty Vick. Kevin Markley. Mike House. Mark Hansen. Walnut 0 Annawan 14 Walnut 30 Western 0 Walnut 8 Bradford 28 Walnut 20 LaMoille 2 Walnut 44 Wyoming 0 Walnut 24 DePue 18 Walnut 6 Tiskilwa 14 Walnut 2 Wyanet (forfeit) 0 •Tied with DePue. 74 Joe goes for the Gatorade. Getting ready for action. Rod J. Matt takes a breather. Coach DeMay ponders a play. Raider managers Denise Hubbell, Kris Von Holten, Lisa Rhodes. Tina Hall. Senior Raiders present the A-1 Semi-Finalist and IVC East placques. The Raider run-through at halftimes honors the team Coach gives plays to M. Hansen. T. Von Holten and J. Payne. Presenting the seniors and their proud parents Jubilant Raiders following the successful Tiskilwa game. Raiders are Mo. 1! 75 Let the guys know you're out there! Happy Birthday, Coach Quad-captains hula-hooping!? Introducing the team at the first pep assembly. The end of another game. Go, Mr. Lane! Johnson between plays on a wet field Schoff carries for Walnut Joe in action Renner confronts Wyoming. Carr hands off to Stiver. Offense in action. 20 ft 4 t 7B Walnut vs. LaMoille—Homecoming 1983. Left: Make that six more on the scoreboard. 77 Tennis Team Has Growing Season Teresa Jacobs, Jennifer Kruse, Sandi Nobles, Margo Guither, Krysty Kepner, Jennie Guither, Julie Hansen, Lisa Boehle, Chris Gerbitz, Michelle Spohn, Mr. Bolz—Coach. Most Valuable Player Julie Hansen Most Improved Player Krysty Kepner 78 Two Seniors, Two Juniors, and Six Freshmen Serve Christy Gerbitz Jennie Guither Teresa Jacobs Lisa Boehle Margo Guither Jennifer Kruse Sandi Nobles Julie Hansen and Jennie Guither Walnut Hosts Invitational Front Row: Mike Ringle. Jarod Heidenreich, Sam Woodley. Back Row: Corey Peterson. Darren Conner. Tim Frank. Matt Hansen. Coach Shule. The Walnut Blue Raiders placed second in their own invitational at the Green River Country Club. Award winners were 3rd place—Corey Peterson. 1st place—Tim Frank, and 2nd place—Matt Hansen. Tim taking a practice shot. Corey teeing off. Darry studies the green. Walnut 174 Dixon 158 Walnut 2 of 7 Walnut Invit. Walnut 155 Rockridge 190 Walnut 172 Riverdale 164 Walnut 10 of 18 Monmouth Invit. Walnut 4 of 12 Riverdale Invit. Walnut 160 Cambridge 173 Walnut 157 Cambridge 182 Walnut 175 Erie 165 Walnut 152 Erie 152 Walnut 151 Wethersfield 170 Walnut 169 Wethersfield 180 Walnut 184 Rockridge 184 Walnut 156 Sterling Newman 178 Walnut 167 Princeton 154 Walnut 19 of 34 St. Bede Invit. 80 Spring Golfers. Front: Tim Frank, Corey Peterson, Mike Ringle, Jarod Heidenreich, Dianne Bacorn. Row 2: Matt Hansen. Rick Fritz, James Schoff, Tom Broeren, Darry Dahl. Kristin Brown, Mr. Shule. 81 Sophomore Matt Hansen made a hole-in-one during the fall season. A First for W.H.S. Sports Front Row: Carol Jacobs, Dianne Bacorn, Kris Koser, Annette Schulte, Diane Koser, Kim TerBush, Carrie Holaway, Bobby Gerbitz. Row 2: Coach Gonigam, Teri Atwell, Jodi McFadden, Denise Hubble, Dessa Tornow, Kris Von Holten, Julie Hansen, Tina Hall, Coach DeMay. Senior. Julie Hansen The Lady Raiders played a good season. They went up against many good teams and played well for a first-year team. The Raiders entered Regional play against the LaMoille Lions and lost in the first round. They ended with a 4-16 record. 82 Dessa rebounding. Kris warming up! Lady Raiders Compete in Basketball Front Row: Kris Koser, Diane Koser, Krysty Kepner. Jan Elliott. Carrie Holaway. Bobbie Gerbitz. Row 2: Coach Gonigam, Jodi McFadden, Denise Hubble. Dessa Tornow, Laura Carr. Loretta Schulte. Coach DeMay. Denise going for the ball. Sink it. Carrie! Go for it. Kris! 83 Go for it, Dessa! Annette struggling for the ball. Sink it, Julie! Teri going for a layup. Kim watching her shot. Rebound, Carol. Jump, Loretta! Lady Raider Fans! 84 Varsity Basketball Has 8-15 Season Front row: Rusty Renner, Noel Carr, Matt Hansen, Greg Woolley, Jeff Olson, Todd Atwell. Row 2: Rob Gonigam, Joe Frank, Brian Boehle, John Gerdes, Mike Dykstra, Greg Wallace. Go for it, Rob! OREBOARD 33 Tampico Atkinson LaMoille Western Bradford Manlius Wyoming Tiskilwa Ohio Annawan Ohir Mar kus Neponset h i I v ; Tampico Western DePue Wyanet Riverdale 3a nlius Tourney 36 , Neponset 301 Ohio 30k Atkinson Walnut Walnut Walnut VC Tourney 46 Atkinson Walnut BVC Sea Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Five Seniors Play Varsity Basketball Fresh-Soph Takes IVC and BVC Championships Front row: Sam Woodley. Mike Ringle, Mike House. Al Twidell. Mark Rhodes. Row 2: Marty Vick. Jay Payne, Mark Hansen. Todd Von Holten, Tom Frank. Row 3: Matt Hansen, Rod Jacobs, Greg Woolley. Steve Hardy, Steve Mills. Greg tips the ball to Jay Mark goes for two with Greg and Matt ready to assist. Jay going for two. THE 20-3 Season BVC Champions IVC Co-Champions with Bradford Tampico Tournament—first place .J ■ Franklin Center Tournament second place W 87 Coach Courtwright talking it over. Todd trying to spook his opponent. Rob taking a jump shot. Coach McFadden describing a play. Joe goes for two while rebounders move. Greg shoots for two. 88 Is this leapfrog or basketball? Steve goes up for a shot. 89 Girls Set Six New Track Records New Records: Val Brennan—high jump, 4'10 Carrie Holaway—one-mile, 6:05.3 Carrie Holaway—two-mile, 13:32.0. Teri Atwell—100, 12.2 Teri Atwell—200, 25.3 Troxell, Koser, Emerson. Von Holten—mile relay. 4:31.3 (BVC) Front Row: Manager D. Koser, S. Peterson. C. Holaway, T. Emerson, J. Kruse. T. Wolf. Manager L. Rhodes. Row 2: A. Rollo, M. Troxell. L. Schulte, A. Lane. T. Atwell. A. Schulte, K. Koser. Row 3: V. Brennan. L. Carr. K. Von Holten. C. Gerbitz. L. Rhodes. D. Popejoy, Coach Courtwright. Alycia Lane, high jumper. Freshman Val Brennan, relay member. State-bound Teri Atwell Record breaker Carrie H. Kris VonHolten, relays Laura Carr, disc put Annette Schulte Tara Emerson Teaming up to meet Tiskilwa. Jennifer K. and Suzy P., hurdlers 91 Track Men Small in Number, Strong in Spirit Rob going to state. Front row: M. Kennedy, K. Eckberg, D. Conners, S. Johnson. D. Bolz. Row 2: J. Anderson, R. Willstead. S. Mills, A. Bollman, T. Von Holten. Row 3: C. Stiver. R. Carpenter, G. Woolley, R. Gonigam, R. Willstead, Coach Emerson. Srs.: R. Willstead, C. Stiver, R. Gonigam. Kevin coming in a close second place. 92 Ray giving it his all. Chip ready for take-off. Kevin running to the finish. Gregg shot putting. Tim waiting to throw. Chip Stiver was the 1984 Track Captain. Rob Carpenter competed in the 3200 meters run in the IHSA finals in Charleston. This season Rob established a new school record in the 3200 meters run: 10:15.3. Coach measuring the distance with Mr. Woolley assisting. 93 Athletes Receive Awards in Ceremonies Football: J. Schoff. Outstanding Back; R. Fritz. Most Improved Player; J. Frank. Most Valuable Player; K. Kennedy. Blue Spirit Award; B. Warling. Blue Spirit Award. Volleyball: K. Koser, Most Valuable; P. Dunn, Most Improved; Miss Coulson; C. Jacobs. Most Valuable; D. Koser. Most Improved. J. Payne. Most Improved Soph.; Coach DeMay; M. Vick. Most Improved Fresh. Tennis: K. Kepner, Most Improved; Mr. Bolz; J. Hansen. Most Valuable. The Raiderettes Pom Pon Squad placed 7th in State on their 8 minute routine. D. Jenkins presents J. Meyer and J. Payne with 4-year cheerleading awards. Golf: Corey Peterson. Most Improved and Matt Hansen. Most Valuable. FreshSoph Basketball: Mark Hansen. Most Improved Freshman; Coach Courtwrlght; Steve Hardy. Most Improved Sophomore. Basketball: Jeff Olson. Most Improved Player; Coach McFadden: Joe Frank, Most Valuable Player. Basketball AllConf. Teams: Joe Frank. IVC and BVC Honorable Men tion; Noel Carr. IVC Honorable Mention. BVC unanimous first team. Girls' Basketball: Dessa Tornow. Most Improved; Coach Gonigam; Kris Von Holten, Most Valuable. Award presenters of trophies earned by the squads: Front row: Steve Hardy. Matt Hansen. Greg Woolley. Noel Carr. Back: Linda Rhodes. Annette Schulte. Julie Payne, Todd VonHolten. Joe Frank. Chris Glaser. Julie Hansen. Kim Oberle. 95 1984 Track Captain Chip Stiver, newly named 1985 Track Captain Rob Carpenter, Coach Emerson Cakes decorated by Mrs. Guither for the fall awards ceremony. Joe Frank, Kevin Kennedy, Coach Tom Broeren. Rick Fritz, and Bob Howes. Senior Joe Frank was selected to play basketball in the Dixon TELEGRAPH All-Star Classic in June and to play football in the Shriner All-Star Game at ISC1 in August. Track: Teri Atwell, Most Valuable; Coach Courtwright; Kris Von Holten, Blue Spirit Award; Treva Wolf, Most Improved. Resigning Coach Courtwright receives picture from senior football players represented here by James Schoff, Ron Schoff, and Chip Stiver. Track: Chip Stiver, Most Valuable; David Bolz, Most Improved; Coach Emerson 96 Lettermen and Women Earn Their W’s W Club. Front row: Roger Willstead, Kevin Eckberg, Kim TerBush, Lisa Rhodes, Kris VonHolten, Annette Schulte. Row 2: Jill Meyer, Kristin Brown, Alycia Lane, Jerry Schulte, Tim Frank, Brian Warling, Leanne Fritz, Jetina Hall. Row 3: James Schoff, Julie Hansen, Kim Oberle, Chris Glaser, Monica Brennan, Jeff Andersen, Rusty Renner. Steve Johnson, Tom Broeren, Corey Patterson, Mike Andrew, row 4: Joe Frank, Chris Gibson, Mike Dykstra, Ray Willstead, Bob Howes, Rob Carpenter, Chip Stiver, Noel Carr, Ron Schoff, Greg Woolley. Tennis Pompons Cheerleaders Volleyball Basketball v u n B u Football Basketball Royalty: Seniors Jill Meyer, Jerry Schulte, Kim Oberle, Ron Schoff, Margo Guither, Greg Wallace, Julie Hansen. James Schoff. Juniors Host Seniors “Straight From the Heart” Board member Neale Wallace, speaker. Queen Margo and King Greg. 98 The head table at the banquet. Diane with Rusty, the Jr. pres, and M.C. Steve and date and Tim—looking great! Jill and Jerry enjoyed the food! Betty Leanne in the buffet line. .—all smiles. 99 The 1984 Jr.-Sr. Prom was held at the Elks Lodge in Princeton on Saturday evening May 5. The theme was “Straight from the Heart. The guest speaker was Mr. Neale Wallace, board member, and the band was Style. Where's the food? Mr. and Mrs. Glaser and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Enjoying the good food. 100 Dancing the night away. Style Betty signing in. Enjoying the Prom. Look at the food disappear. Finishing the feast. Having fun? 'J ie 101 Class of 1984 Front Row: C. Glaser, T. Frank. J. Piper, J. Meyer. M. Guither. P. Swanson, J. Payne. Row 2: T. Gunsallus, K. Thompson. M. Andrew, B. Warling. R. Willstead, J. Schulte. J. Hansen. S. Woodley. Row 3: K. Oberle, J. Schoff, K. Kennedy, T. Peve, T. Broeren, P. Bopes, J. Olson. L. Cooper. Row 4: B. Howes, R. Gonigam, R. Schoff. M. Dykstra, J. Frank, C. Olson, G. Wallace, R. Fritz, C. Stiver. not y,- m tomotJUxo QtOZy @Zu, Greg Wallace. Valedictorian Jill Meyer, Salutatorian Honors Awards, Scholarships Arion Music Award Business Education Award DAR Good Citizenship Award Rotary Club Good Citizen Award DeKalb Agriculture Award Mathematics Award Physics Award Illinois Science Teachers Association Science Award Outstanding Female Athlete Award McCarthy Best Male Athlete Award tl.S. Army Outstanding Athletic Achievement Awards Presidential Academic Fitness Award Speech Team Recognition Illinois State Scholar Agricultural Educational Scholarship Joy T. Frederick Agriculture Scholarship General Cooperative Education-WAVC (Student of the Year) Northern Illinois University Academic Finalist Award Switzer Memorial Scholarship Julie Hansen Kim Oberle Christine Glaser Margo Guither Gregory Wallace Kevin Kennedy James Schoff Brian Warling Jill Meyer Julie Hansen Neil Stiver Gregory Wallace Julie Hansen Gregory Wallace Margo Guither Christine Glaser Ronald Schoff James Schoff Thomas Broeren Kevin Kennedy Kevin Kennedy Julie Hansen Gregory Wallace Gregory Wallace 103 Top Ten Seated: Kim Oberle, Jill Meyer. Julie Hansen. Chris Glaser. Margo Guither. Standing: Jamie Schoff, Greg Wallace. Tom Broeren, Kevin Kennedy. Brian Warling. Tim tackling his tassel. Now straighten out your collar. To The Class of 1984: Once again, another year has passed into memories. The class of 1984 has left its mark and moved on to new endeavors and new achievements. We wish them luck! To those of you who remain behind, set your goals high. Make the good year we had in 1983-84 a stepping stone to even greater success. Best wishes for many years of happiness and great achievements! Lawrence P. Eggleston Superintendent Walnut High School 105 Greg reading over speech one more time. Senior Credits MIKE ANDREW W Club 1,2,3.4; Chorus—IMEA IVC 1,2,3; Ensemble 3. Swing choir 2; Golf 1,2,3; Track manager 1,2; Coop 4; Football 1,2. MIKE DYKSTRA W Club 3,4; FFA 1,2,4; WAVC 3,4; Basketball 3,4. LISA COOPER Annual Staff 2; FLC 2,3; HEC 1,2,3,4; WRA 4; Band 1.2,3.4; IVC Band 4; Jazz Band 1,2,3; Solo 2,3; Ensemble 1,2,3; Track 2,3; WAVC 4; Volleyball 4; Bowling 3. JOE FRANK W Club 2,3,4; FLC 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; Band 1; IVC Band 1. Solo I; Homecoming Attendant 4; Scholastic Bowl 4; Camp Representative (Football Basketball) 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4. All-Conf. 2 years, All-Area 2 years, All-State All-star game; Quad-Capt. 4; MVP; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Dixon Telegraph All-Star Game, Capt.. MVP 4; American H.S. Math Exam Award. TOM BROEREN Student Council 1; W Club 2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4, Reporter 4; Class Secretary 2; Spring Golf 1,2,3,4; Football Camp Representative 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4, All-Area 2nd team offensive guard 3; All-Area honorable mention linebacker 4; Quad-Captain 4. PETE BOPES W Club 1,2,3,4; Art Awards 2,3; Coop 4; Basketball 1,2. TIM FRANK W Club 1,2,3,4; FLC 1; IVC IMEA Chorus 1,2; Ensembles 1,2; Swing choir 2; Golf 1,2,3,4; Student Librarian 4; Scholastic Bowl 4; Senior Class Play; Basketball 2,3. RICK FRITZ Student Council 2; W Club 3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Class Sec.-Treas. 4; Spring Golf 1,2,3,4; Senior Class Play; Football Camp Representative 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Boys' State. CHRIS GLASER Blues News 4; W Club 1,2,3.4. FLC 1.3.4: HEC 1,2,3,4: Speech Team 3,4; Drama Club 2,3,4; WRA 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1; Ensembles 1; Cheerleader 2: Pom Pons 3.4; Presidential Classroom 4; Track 1,2; Student Librarian 2,3; Office Monitor 4; Guidance Office Helper 2; Scholastic Bowl 3,4; Senior Class Play; Spring Play 2,3; Camp Representative 2,3,4; Volleyball 1.3,4; Hugh O'Brien Youth Ambassador 2. ROB GONIGAM W Club 3,4; FFA 1,2; Band 1.2,3; IVC Band 2.3; Ensembles 1,2; Jazz Band 1; Homecoming Attendant 1; Track 4; Fall Golf 1,2; Coop 4; Basketball Camp Representative 1,2,3; Baseball Rep. 3; Football 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Most Improved 1. MARGO GUITHER Blue News 1,2,3,4; FLC 1,2,3; HEC 1.2.3; Speech Team 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 1,2,3,4; Reader's Theater 1,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Vice-Pres. 4; Junior Honor Society 2; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Solo 1,2,3; PomPons 1,2,3; Presidential Classroom 4; Prom Queen: Scholastic Bowl 3,4; Senior Class Play; Spring Play 3,4; Camp Representative 3; Tennis 1,4; Girls' State Alternate. TRACEY GUNSALLUS Annual Staff 2; HEC 2,3.4; Chorus 3; WAVC 4. JULIE HANSEN Blues News Staff 2; W Club 1,2,3,4; FLC 2; HEC 1,2,3,4 Vice-President 3; Drama Club 1,2,3; WRA 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4 Band librarian 1, manager 3, Band Pres. 4; Augustana Band Festival 3; Chorus 1,2; IVC Band 3,4; IVC Chorus 2; Ensembles 1,2,3,4; Swing Choir 2; Pom pons 1,2,3,4; Presidential Classroom 4; Homecoming Queen; Prom Attendant 4; Track 1,2; Guidance office helper 3; Coop 4; Student of the Year 4; Senior Class Play; Spring Play 1,2,3; Pom pon camp rep 2,3,4; Tennis 1,2,3,4, MVP 4: Basketball 4. BOB HOWES W Club 2,3,4; FFA 3,4; Sr. Play; Art Awards 2,3; Spring Golf 3; Track 2,3; Student Librarian 4; Foot ball Camp Rep. 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2. KEVIN KENNEDY Student senator 4; W Club 3.4; FFA 1.2.3.4 Treas., State Farmer, Star Farmer, Star Agribusinessman, Soil and Water Conservation Winner; Junior Honor Society 2; Class Pres. 2; Class Treas. 3: Homecoming Attendant 4; FFA basketball 3.4; Sr. Class Play; Leadership Camp Rep 3: Football 1,2,3.4 JILL MEYER Annual Staff 4; W Club 1,2,3,4; FLC 3,4; HEC 1,2,3; Drama Club 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Junior Honor Society 2; WRA 1,2,3,4; Band 1; Chorus l,2 £C,..Band 1, IVC Chorus 1,2; Ensembles 1,2; 106 Senior Credits Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Presidential Classroom 4; Class Sec. 3; Class Treas. 4; Homecoming Attendant 1,4; Prom Attendant 4; Track 1,2; Office Monitor 4; Sr. Class Play; Spring Play 3; Cheerleading Camp Rep. 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1. KIM OBERLE W Club 1,2,3,4; HEC 1,2,3; Drama Club 3: Honor Society 2,3.4; WRA 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2; Ensembles I; Pom Pons 3,4; Presidential Classroom 4; Class Sec. 1; Homecoming Attendant 3.4; Prom Attendant 4; Track 1,2; Office monitor 4; Sr. Class Play; Spring Play 3; Pom pon Camp Rep 3,4; Volleyball 1. CHUCK OLSON FLC 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1. JEFF OLSON FFA 1; Chorus 2; Presidential Classroom 4; Art Awards 4, Honorable mention WIU and Poster Contest; WAVC 3; Football Manager 1; Basketball Manager 1; Basketball 4, Most Improved Player. JULIE PAYNE Home Ec Club 1,2; Band 1: Ensembles 1; Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Camp Representative 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Student Librarian 1.2; WAVC 4; Sr. Play; Volleyball 1; Office Monitor 3. TRAVIS PEVE W Club 1,2,3,4; Chorus and I VC Chorus 1,2,3; T rack Manager 1; WAVC 4; Football manager 1. JANELLE PIPER Annual Staff 3. HEC 1,2; WRA 1,2; Flag girl 1; Chorus 1,2; Swirig choir 2; WAVC 3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3; Bowling 1. t 1 JAMES SCHOFF Btudent Council 3; W Club 2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4 Reporter 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Junior Honor Society 2, National Honor Society 3; Class Vice Pres. 1,4; Class Sec 2; Homecoming King an j Homecoming Attendant 3,4; Prom Attendant 4: Spring Golf 1,2,3,4; Scholastic Bowl 4; Football Camp Rep. 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; FFA Basketbali 4; Football Outstanding Back. All Conf. Defensive Back. All Conf 2nd Team, All-Area Team. RON SCHOFF W Club 2,3.4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Vice Pres. 3; Pres. 4; Class Vice Pres. 1,3; Class Sec 2; Homecoming Attendant 2,4; Prom Attendant 4; Coop 4; Football Camp 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3.4 Most Improved Freshman and Sophomore, All Area Offensive Tackle 3, Quad Captain 4, All-Conference Line Backer and All-Area Line Backer 4. JERRY SCHULTE Student Council 1.3; W Club 3.4; FLC 1; Prom Attendant 4; Senior Class Play; Football Camp Rep. 4; Football 1.2.3.4; Basketball 1,2. CHIP STIVER Student Council Senator 1, President 4; W Club 1.2,3.4; FLC I; Chorus and IVC Chorus 1; Imea Chorus 1; Ensembles 1; Track 1.2,3.4 Captain 4; Senior Class Play; Camp Rep. (Track and Basketball) 1, (Football and track) 2,3.4; Football 1,2,3,4; Quad-Captain and All Area and All-Conference 4; Basketball 1; selected Boys’ State. PHILIP SWANSON Coop 4: Football Manager 1.2. KATHY THOMPSON W Club 1;HEC 1.2; WRA 1; Chorus and IVC Chorus 1; Ensembles 1; Homecoming Attendant 2; Track 1; WAVC 4; Volleyball 1.2.3; Bowling 2.3. GREG WALLACE Student Council Senator 2; W Club 2,3,4; FLC 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4; National Junior Honor Society 1,2; Band 1; Ensembles 1; Class President 1,3.4; Art Awards 1 and 2 Conference, Honorable Mention LaSalle Regional Conference 3. Honorable Mention LaSalle Regional Conference National Art Award Winner 4; Football Camp Rep. 1,2,3,4; and Basketball Camp Rep. 1,2,3.4; Football 1.2,3,4. Second [earn All-Area 4: Basketball 1,2,3,4 Most Improved 3. BRIAN WARLING W Club 3.4; FLC 3,4, Vice-Pres. 4, Speech Team 1; Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Presidential Classroom 4; Track 1; Scholastic Bowl 14: Football Camp Rep 3.4; Football 2,3,4; Boys’ State. ROGER WILLSTEAD W Club 2,3,4; FFA 1,4, Chorus 1,2; Track 1,2,3,4; WAVC 3,4. STEPHANIE WOODLEY FLC 1; HEC 1; Chorus and IMEA Chorus 1; Ensembles 1; Cheerleader 2.3; Mascot 1; Student Librarian 2; Office Monitor 3; Coop 4; Cheerleading Camp Rep. 2,3; Girls’ State. -.-v� w- s 107 Home of GlNO’S PIZZA Makers of WALNUT CHEESE 18 Varieties Natural Aged Cheese Walnut, Illinois Phone 379-2155 ATHERTON GRAIN CO., INC. 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Illinois 61 376 Monday thru Saturdays PH. 379-9344 OR 359-7373 CLOSED WEDNESDAYS OWNERS LILLIAN CLARK DIANE WEAVER THE FLOWER POT MON THURS 1000-12 00 FRI a SAT 10 00-1 OO Sunday 12 00-1000 Flowers for all occasions • Homecoming • Prom • Graduation centerpieces Deb Dimmig 106 Franks Ave. Walnut, 111. BROWN SALES SERVICE Walnut, IL 61376 Case New Holland Ph. 379-9236 Congratulations to Class of ’84 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MANLIUS Member FDIC Phone: 815-445-2622 D J Motors Walnut Cafe Walnut, Illinois 61376 Bud and Lil Bell Phone: 379-2406 Main Street Owners: Don Bohm Jay Mesienheimer Walnut, IL 61376 Phone: 379-2544 QUASAR KITCHEN AID SPEED QUEEN AMANA ZENITH KELVINATOR JENN-AIR TOWN COUNTRY Compliments of DANIEL B. FUERTGES, D.D.S. WALNUT PROFESSIONAL BLDG. 100 RED OAK ROAD WALNUT, ILLINOIS 61376 815-379-9012 ELECTRONICS Ed Gerdes 135 South Main Street Walnut, Illinois 61376 ACE s=A KumMUN f=? FRITZ ACE HARDWARE AND ASPHALT SERVICE Phone 379-2377 139 South Main Street Country Classic FashjortS MODEL CLOTHING STORE Complete Line of Men’s Wear FASHIONS. TRADITIONAL OR TRENDY. Walnut, Illinois Phone 379-2282 SOPHISTICATED OR SASSY! Compliments of 136 S. Main Walnut, IL 379-9394 GREEN RIVER VETERINARY CLINIC Large and Small Animals B. A. Smith, D.V.M. Rt. 92, West Walnut Walnut, Illinois 31376 815-379-2194 112 CLASS B TRUCK TEST LANE � 24-HOUR WRECKER SERVICE [jjjj New Idea Kewanee FISCH MOTORS 1 Wood's MARKUS FISCH, OWNER COMPLETE AUTO TRUCK SALES SERVICE WALNUT FARM EQUIPMENT PH. 815-379-2191 RT. 92 — 401 W NORTH ST. PH. 815-379-2953 WALNUT, ILLINOIS 61376 Walnut, Illinois 61376 Phone 815—379-2173 Serving a complete line of beer, 815-379-9031 wine and cocktails. Richard Mueller, Owner “Chicken” Friday, Saturday, Sunday Lunch daily! Your hosts Charlie Kitty Mills 113 GREEN RIVER COUNTRY CLUB • PATRONS Robert H. Shultz, Attomey-at-Law S. S. Frank, M.D. Clevenger’s Quarter Horse Farm Rt. 92 East « J Walnut, IL The Walnut Library 379-2227 Peerless Level and Tool Company Ramos Barber Shop Guido’s Coiffure (815)379 2148 VON H0LTEN CARLSON | ETg 1 Nelick’s Store '? ' (2 @AH4t%UCtio t (?6. 1hC. WRA GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WALNUT. IL 61376 Seig Co. Home Ec Club 379 2206 Ray’s Service 114 THE CLASS OF 1984, SILVER STAR PATRON Buy-A-Line Mrs. Bass—Thank you for sponsoring us this year. Congratulations on such a big success. The Skooters Way to go, T. A. Fourth in State in 200! K.V.H. Congratulations, Band, on another first at State contest! It was a great year. J. B. Mrs. Bass—Did you make that up? Diane Maureen K.—the best and understanding friend anyone could have. J. K. Jennifer—What a day! Kevin Watch out for the “Gumball Kid ! Guess Who? Mrs. Bolz and Annual Staff—Thank you for all of your help and time in putting together the 48th edition of the WALNUT TREE. See you again next year! Co-editors, Dianne and Leanne Mrs. McFadden and Blue News Staff—Thanks to every one of you for all of the time you put in preparing articles for the newspaper and laying out the page. I am looking forward to another year working with you. Editor, Leanne •;; • Kw wFp -i . E BGIHr?9i5hNK8kHKI Brett A., Mike H.. and the Driver Ed. Mr. Glaser and Mr. Bolz—Thank you, thank you, thank you for all of the pictures you took of us in 83-’84. Annual Staff Annual Staffers—Good job all year. You are cheerful donut makers, milk sellers, page makers, typists, ad salesmen, etc., etc., etc. Thanks! Mrs. Bolz Mr. Eggleston; Mrs. Glaser, Honor Society sponsor; and Betty Clevenger, straight-A student, in front of the new bulletin board for honor roll. Kim Oberle, Jennifer Dykstra, Monica Brennan, and Michelle Glafka competed in the ISO Business Education Day festivities. Left; A typical study hall at W.H.S. 115 It looks fine, Carol. Decorating the bleachers. What was that number? Learning how to act Learning how to vote. 116 What are you doing on those chairs? What are you making, Keith? Zoo time at W.H.S. Looks good enough to eat. A hard day at work! Lisa and Kyle—Speical Olympics winners. That's incredible! 117