Wapella High School - Retro Yearbook (Wapella, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1978 volume:

Once upon a time — which may have been several years ago or as recently as last August, according to how you imagine it — a young girl from Illinois named Dorothy embarked upon what was to be the greatest learning experience of her life. '‘W When it began, she had no choice in the matter: Dorothy found herself suddenly caught up in the middle of an Illinois twister — a whirlwind from which there was no escape and which carried her, with her dog Toto and a few meager possessions, to a new and strange land called Oz — or Wapella High School — depending on how you read the road signs. Here she met several strange and totally different types of people; some friendly and loving, some pow erful and frightening, and some just plain weird. First the horrible experience of a tornado and now enrolled as a student at Wapella High; would her troubles never end? Dorothy had arrived as a Freshman in the section of Oz where the Munchkins lived The Munchkins were childish Freshman personali ties who went around munching on candy bars all the time, completely defenseless in the face of several witches and goblins in the Junior and Senior classes. These large-headed heroes — at least for a time — tried to control the Munchkins’ lives, as did the talkative Sophomores, who told stories impossible to believe. Although Dorothy had often wanted to get away from home in the past, she now found herself anxious to ieave Oz. High School was just too scary. The only one who gave her hope was Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. She told Dorothy that there was a Powerful and Mysterious Wizard of Oz who was principal of the school and could guide Dorothy to graduate and be transported back home. First, she must make the long journey to become a Senior, and then, if Oz and her instructors found that she had earned it, Dorothy would be given a ticket to leave at an impressive graduation cere- in front of many people. This journey was full of dangers, bui linda insisted that Dorothy must start at the beginning and finish every step herself, not trying short-cuts, not using lazy excuses, anc not quitting before her destination was reached. If others told her that there was an easier way than to take one step at a time and tc follow the yellow brick road all the way, she must not listen, for this was a prize she must win on her own. Her entire future depended or it. I _________ „ So Dorothy started off to see the Wizard. What she found first however, was a skinny scarecrow who didn’t have a brain, a well meaning handsome tin woodsman who didn’t have a heart, and a lior without any courage who pretended to be brave — all commor enough personalities to find in any room in Wapella High School They all became friends, though, and because each of them felt tha his problem would be magically solved by the grant from Oz, they al went off to see the Wizard. The Wizard told them what was required before he could give then a ticket home: they must pass many tests and complete all their jobi successfully before he could give Scarecrow a brain. Tinman a heart the cowardly Lion courage, and Dorothy her wish. In back of all ol this was a great final test for them: to conquer and destroy the Wicked Witch of the West, a black and evil power which threatened every student in school. This witch lived deep inside the studeni body and tempted them to do wrong. When Dorothy asked what special power this witch possessed, the Wizard told her the Wicked Witch of the West tempted each studeni differently because everyone had a different weakness, but all prob lems were based on the most common fear in high school, to stand up alone for one’s own beliefs regardless of others’ opinions. That is a scary thing to do,” Dorothy said. But I guess important things always are.” The cowardly lion began to tremble and shake as he said, body might laugh at me if I do something different. “You can count on it, the Wizard smiled at him. And that will be your signal that your test to be brave has begun.” Oh, my, sighed the Tinman, Somebody might not like me if I don't do what they want me to do. “You cannot expect anyone to really like you until you like yourself, the Wizard counseled him. People will take you to be just as valuable as you value yourself. The Scarecrow began to worry. I don't know if I will be able to figure out what is the best thing to do, with my not having a brain, and all, he said. Too much brainpower might just get in your way,” the Wizard the forces of fear. In spite of incredible odds, together they were able to conquer the Witch once and for all, causing her to melt and disap- r; you have a touchstone of truth inside you t answer; it is your intuition. When i fight for, you will feel it. Trust your- assured him. Don't which will always g something is right self. And then the Wizard, in his most magnificient voice, told them all: Until you destroy this witch, you will be prisoners of yourselves! Dorothy and her friends were very frightened by the heavy serious ness of all of this, and several of them looked for somewhere to hide. But the Wizard was very wise. By the way, he said, Being true to yourself no matter what anyone else thinks — why, that takes the very qualities which you four are looking for: courage, a heart, a brain, and a destination to reach. gave them all determination, and they set out on their quest, id not have to look long for the Wicked Witch; she found them And she was indeed most powerful. After many close calls ruined their futures, during which they were tempted what they knew would destroy their minds and bod-run, these close friends fought a furious battle with Why, she wasn’t much, after all, each of them thought, and was ashamed of his hesitation. ’ ' Taking her broom as proof of their victory, the group returned to the Emerald City. Their greatest lesson was yet to be learned. The Wizard revealed to them that there was actually no magic power in Oz; he was an ordinary person just as they were. He had only assumed to be all-powerful in order to encourage students to live up to the truth in themselves. There is, he said, no special magic anywhere to solve everyone's problems, except within one's self. It is called faith. Oz further revealed to them the great truth called Potential — the power of the talents within them to come true if each one could just believe strongly enough in himself to work for the results. The power of Potential — the seed of growth toward ach)e tement V- '$ exactly what, he said, school is all about In other word:,, the Wizard instructed them, the Lion had always had courage, the Tinman always had a heart, and the Scarecrow a brain. What they had not had was visible proof of it. They had not believed it because they could not see it. The proof that the Oz provided was in the forms of a medal, a letter W, an awards banquet, and a high school diploma. Finally, Dorothy discovered that she, too, had always had the potential to go anywhere she wished; all she had to do was point herself in that direction and want it strongly enough. As she closed her eyes, clicked her heels, and wished with all her might, she was transported from the Emerald City and from Wapella High School, never to return again. WAPELLA COMMUNITY UNIT 5 RETRO 1978 VOLUME 64 Lisa Merida Susie Underwood SEE THE WIZARD On the Road — CLASSES — Page 3 Advice and Help — FACULTY — Page 17 Working Together — ORGANIZATIONS — Page 25 Enjoying the Fight — SPORTS — Page 34 Over the Rainbow — EVENTS — Page 54 Oz Grants Request — GRADUATION — Page 62 PHOTOGRAPHERS: Doyle Karr Judy Stein Rick Imig George Spray Quotations from The Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum, Bobbs Merrill Co., 1903. Beth Quaid Nancy Burk Nancy Welch — Editor Pat Rodgers Cindy Morris Denise Schanafelt Susan Thorp Heather Long Lori Walters Cathy Toohill Bobbi Johnson Judy Stein — Advisor OFF There is a great Wizard here who can do anything. He will be glad to help you.” FFA advisor on local, state, and national levels. Agricultural authority. Respected community leader. 2 Blunt honesty. RETRO 1 978 DEDICATES THIS EDITION TO MR. CHARLES SCHETTLER Upon his retire- ment. The corner stone to our foundation Who's held us up through two generations With all the storms of wind It seems he would be weathered thin But as I look back I see that he hasn't even started to crack He is stronger than ever Ready for several more endeavors Now he is going to tumble on And still to help others become strong Who will fill this stone's hole? The answer is really unknown But yet as this stone goes tumbling away And some needed insurance may come my way For my piece of the rock To Mr. Schettler I'd pay. Doyle Karr 31 years teaching at Wapella. rest of you, I am asked to advise you from time to “The Owl. . . � t Thundering voice. Karen Campbell “We have finally arrived at Emerald City!” Cindy Daugherty Kyle Campbell Etta Duncan Keith Jackson Someday that’s where you’ll find Brian Kindred Sara Karr Peggy Lamont Cathy Mann Will grant your request, Mechelle Mearida Charles McCubbin Lee Morris Randy Baker Mark Cohenour Brenda Colliver Bryan Davis Laurie Demry Todd Doenitz Jeff Finger Kim Fryman Kelley Fryman Garland Haynes Don Hoffman Elizabeth Holland Bobbi Johnson Darrell Karr Mark Krutsinger Mark Lord Kelly McFarland Jerry Morris Beth Oakley Julia Powers Joe Powers Becky Quaid Rusty Ritter Patricia Rodgers Tim Ryan Paul Schmid Pam Sympson Allen Thomas Renee Thorp Clara Toohill Mary Toohill Matt Toohill Cheryl Trimble Nancy Welch Gene Whitted Pres.: Joe Powers, Vice Pres.: Gene Whitted, Sec.: Becky Quaid, Treas.: Laurie Demry, Student Council: Garland Haynes, Kelley Fryman, Sponsors: Miss Durbin, Miss Utecht.___________________ CLASS OF ’79 Dan Borland Bill Burk Corina Campbell Penny Clifton Scott Davis Bill Deeters John Ellis Jackie Harris Teresa Hoffman Kenda Jackson Bruce Kindred Heather Long Carol McGinnis Theresa Mense Tom Mollet Wayne Morris Alan Murphy Helen Powers Mike Priest Barb Quaid Rick Reynolds Tony Roemer Denise Schanafelt Kevin Schmid Sherri Schumaker Bill Snow Cathy Spray Glenda Trimble Tim Whitlock Kara Wooldridge Not Pictured: Kenny McCubbin CLASS OF ’80 10 President: Wayne Morris, Vice Pres.: Tim Whitlock, Sec. Treas.: Teresa Hoffman, Student Council: Rick Reynolds, Alan Murphy, Sponsor: Mr. Peroutka Jeff Beach Dennis Campbell Tony Bray Nancy Burk Ann Campbell Sherri Colyer Paula Deatrick Tim Durbin Tom Dyer Doyle Karr Steve Leggett Jeff McFarland Lisa Merida Cindy Morris Don Nelson Rick Price Beth Quaid Todd Ryan Bryan Schanafelt Larry Sledge Penny Spray Mike Springman Brad Thomas Susan Thorp Cathy Toohill Susie Underwood Lori Walters Tracy Whitlock Joe Woollen Gary Hibbard Not Pictured: Mike Hoffman Scott Johnson President: Mike Springman, Vice-Pres.: Susie Underwood, Sec.-Treas.: Beth Quaid, Student Council: Don Nelson, Brad Thomas, Sponsor: Mrs. Walejko CLASS OF ’81 1 1 Jerry Beach Jimmy Boston Lisa Breithaupt Brad Colyer Tim Daughtery Paula Davis Christine Deeters Todd Jones David Karr Brad Kindred David Lamont Tom Leggett Karen Mearida Roy Morris Michelle Murphy David Oakley Brad Quaid Roger Ritter John Roesch James Sayre Kalee Tague Sara Thomas Leslie Trimble Sponsor: Mrs. Archey 12 7th GRADF Penny Ball Lenny Beach Ricky Brown Eldon Cusey Christie Davis Derek Fryman Dean Hoffman Kent Jackson Elizabeth Karr Lori Ledbetter John Long Richard Lovins Karen Mandrell Junior McFarland Carrie Morris Lynn Nelson Pam Olson John Powers Margaret Powers Teresa Ryan Jeanie Sayre Philip Schmid Penny Sympson Dennis Tohill Richard Thomas Rose Toohill Allan Weinheimer Lana Welch Sponsor: Miss Sympson Steve Wynn TEACHER: MRS. DORIS TURNER SIXTH GRADE Ronnie Deatrick Brenda Durbin Lisa Gambrel Deanna Hasler Todd Henry Amy Karr Randy Keller Troy Lea Peter McGinnis Mike Merida Marti Morris Angela Olson Kurt Price Dwight Roemer Roland Schumaker Karen Snow Randy Sympson Laura Thompson Michael Thorp Randy Toohill Denise Underwood David Weinheimer Cindy Wickenhauser Stephanie Whitted Paul Jones TEACHER: MRS. NANCY BEVERIDGE FIFTH GRADE Teresa Birk Rowdy Brooks Steven Burk David Clifton Todd Davis Tracy Gambrel Cassi Head Yvonne Hoffman Kenneth Honecker Stacie Hougham Gina Ishmael Susie McFarland Laura Morris Nicky Morris Matt Powers Belinda Quaid Todd Rodgers Steven Roemer Darron Scott Brian E. Scott Grant Washnok Kevin Westbrook Kathy Wickenhauser Bill Williams Stephanie Wynn Brian Higginbottom Darron Keller 13 Jodie Borland Richard Boston Ramona Campbell Tamara Head Marilyn Hoback Kenneth Jackson Tim Keller Rhonda Lea Joe Mollet Susan Mollet Arnetta Morris James Morris Kenny Powers Richard Powers Troy Rich Christina Roesch Tracy Ryan Charles Sinn Damon Stevens Jackie Toohill Paula Toohill Larry Trimble Jody Underwood Marsha Washnok Callan Wickenhauser Ronda Williams Quint Bieghtel Mike Brown Susan Dyer Stan Elsasser Brian Holland Angie Ishmael Michael Mollet Tim Mollet Lanette Peifer Selena Peifer Chad Rodgers Mark Roemer Sheila Schanafelt Troy Shafer Scott Tague Nicole Thompson Julie Toohill Marsha Underwood Jimmy Binkley I tAUHtH: MRS. UWYIN HARRIS THIRD GRADE 14 Jame TaK Paul Connolly Angela Davis Angela Elsasser Andy Harris Brian Harrold Christine Hasler Tylene Head Scott Henry Cynthia Jo Hoffman Karrie Honecker Richard Karr Greg Keller Mark Priest Paul Roesch Sheri Spencer Shannon Stephenson Melissa Strange Angela Thompson Jeff Thorp Jeffery Toohill Becky Underwood Holly Weinheimer Jay Wickenhauser Mike Hall Pam Sayre TEACHER: MRS. BETTY AMONS FIRST GRADE Candy Brooks Kerrie Caldwell Jason Cecil Doug Crossman Bruce Daugherty Michael Douglas Audra Elsasser Doug Fleenor Greg Harrold Thomas Ishmael Sherry Johnson Karen Karr Tracy Mann Jody Mearida Michelle Miller Joe Morris Polly Schmaker Shannon Scott Michael Sinn Cecelia Sleever Carron Spann Darci Stevens Sara Thorp Kathleen Toohill Raymond Toohill Ricky Binkley Chris Jones Quentin Metcalf 15 Holly Beightel Richelle Boston Dennis Eveland Michael Freehill Marsha Johnson Brandy Johnson Corey Keller David Long Jason Miller Michael Rich Holly Westfall Jennifer Cecil Jennifer Thorp KINDERGARTEN TEACHER: MRS. HELEN THOMAS Tammy Freeman Marsha Hoback Kristopher Honecker Jamie Sue Stephenson Daniel Creech Stacy Burris Paul Henderson Jamison Holt Stephanie Jones Brigitte Lamar Sherrilyn Karr Spencer Rodgers Chad Schmid Bruce Thomas Elizabeth Toohill Lori Westfall AFTERNOON MORNING Picture Not Available 16' WAPELLA UNIT 5 BOARD OF EDUCATION: (left to right) Ben Whitted; Virginia Murphy (Secretary); Donald Nelson; Frank Walters (President); Charles Davenport, Grade School Principal; Robert Hedgcock, High School Principal; Lee Amons, Superintendent; JoAnn Morris; Martin Toohill. ONCE UPON A TIME WE WORKED TO SERVE OTHERS THE FACULTY 18 MR. LEEAMONS, Unit Superintendent MRS. EVELYN STRANGE, High School Secretary MRS. MARY HONECKER, Unit Secretary MR. CHARLES SCHETTLER, Agriculture and Shop MR. RICK I MIG, Math, Driver’s Training, Coach MR. RANDY VERTICCHIO, Mathematics and Coach MR. JEFF FAIRCHILD, Science MR. JERRY PEROUTKA, Science, Boys' PE, Coach 19 MRS. LINDA RAINEY, English MRS. SANDRA WALEJKO, English MISS SALLY SIMPSON, Unit Music, Band, Choir MISS JANET ROY, Social Studies, English MISS LOU ANN MEEKER, Home Economics ____ MISS DIANA BORNMAN, Unit Physical Ed., Coach MISS CONNIE DURBIN, Business MRS. SANDRA ARCHEY, Art MISS CHERYL UTECHT, Spanish, Social Studies MRS. JUDY STEIN, Unit Librarian, Special Reading MRS. WANDA LEA, Grade School Secretary MRS. DEBRA WITTER, Teacher Aide Grade School Not Pictured: MRS. ANN PINTHER, Qnpprh • MRS. CINDY BROWN, Early Childhood MRS. NANCY KIEDAISCH, Unit Learning Disabilities 22 MRS. HELEN THOMAS, Kindergarten MRS. BETTY LOU AMONS, First Grade MRS. ROBERTA THOMAS, Fourth Grade MRS. NELDA DuPREE, Second Grade MRS. DWYN HARRIS, Third Grade MRS. NANCY BEVERIDGE, Fifth Grade MRS. DORIS TURNER, Sixth Grade Dean Starnes MAINTENANCE BUILDING BUSING COOKING Janet Kinder “There are many workers here in the land of Oz who spend all their time making the Emerald City a safe and beautiful place to come to.” “Do they get much help from anybody? No, but they are very patient.” “Then they must be the Wizards we heard about!” Rosemary Starnes Darlene Schachtels Mabel Trimble Chuck Underwood Pat Rolofson Linda Jackson Not Pictured — Andrea Miller ONCE UPON A TIME WE FOLLOWED THE TOGETHER. ORGANIZATIONS YELLOW BRICK ROAD Back — MR.'ROBERT HEDGCOCK, sponsor. Nancy Welch, Garland Haynes, Kelley Fryman, Richie Underwood, Mike Walters, Keith Jackson, Charles McCubbin, Jeff Finger, Alan Murphy, Christine Deeters. Front — Teresa Ryan, Brad Thomas, Don Nelson, Rick Reynolds. STUDENT COUNCIL SCIENCE CLUB Back — Mike Walters, Kenda Jackson, Kelley Fryman, Mark Cohenhour, Kim Fryman, Dan Borland, Mike Durbin, Kyle Campbell, Bill Snow. Middle — Beth Ouaid, Helen Powers, Laurie Demry, Sarah Karr, Peggy Lamont, Renee Thorp, Todd Doenitz, Tim Ryan, Joe Powers, Front — Larry Sledge, Garland Haynes, Beth Oakley, Mary Gaherty, Susan Thorp, Cathy Toohill, Mike Priest, Alan Murphy, Julia Powers, Brad Thomas. MR. JEFF FAIRCHILD, sponsor. Dean Hoffman, Dennis Toohill, Alan Weinheimer, Cindy Daughtery, Nancy Burk, Elizabeth Karr, Margaret Powers, Nancy Welch, Susie Underwood, Paula Deatrick, Becky Quaid, Pam Sympson MRS. JUDY STEIN Clara Toohill. Not Pictured — Penny Spray. LIBRARIANS LITERARY CONTEST Back — Randy Toohill, Marti Morris, David Weinheimer, John Roesch, Leslie Trimble, Sarah Thomas, Karen Mearida, Pam Olson, Rosie Toohill, Carrie Morris, Margaret Powers, Penny Sympson, Teresa Ryan, Tim Daughtery, Michael Thorp, MRS. LINDA RAINEY. Front — Deanna Hasler, Cindy Wickenhauser, Amy Karr, Brenda Durbin, Stephanie Whitted, Angie Olson, Laura Thompson, Lisa Gambrel, Karen Snow. Front Row — Doyle Karr. Randy Baker, Steve Leggett, Lisa Merida, Allen Thomas, Lee Morris Second Row — MR. CHARLES SCHETTLER, ADVISOR, Rick Reynolds, Mike Priest, Rich Underwood, Jeft Finger, Brad Thomas, Sherri Schumaker, Paula Deatrick, Heather Long Back Row — Norman Hougham, Bill Snow, Kevin Schmid, Keith Jackson, Mark Lord, Wayne Morris, Kyle Campbell, Bryan Davis, Bill Deeters, Paul Schmid. OFFICERS: ‘77 Pres. Lee Morris, Wayne Morris, Matt Toohill, Mr. Schettler, ’78 Pres. Gene Whitted, Bryan Davis, Bill Snow, Allen Thomas, '77 Keith Jackson. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA PRESENTATION OF 50 YEAR FLAG TO SCHOOL Bottom — Nancy Burk, Beth Quaid, Susan Thorp, Julia Powers, Pam Sympson, Pat Rodgers, Elizabeth Holland, Brenda Colliver. Second Row — Cindy Morris, Helen Powers, Cathy Toohill, Denise Schanafelt, Penny Clifton, Kelly McFarland, Kara Wooldridge, Carol McGinnis. Third — Mary Gaherty, Peggy Lamont, Cathy Mann, Shari Whitlock, Mechelle Mearida, Bobbi Frost, Renee Thorp, Karen Campbell. Back — Kenda Jackson, Theresa Mense, Kim Fryman, Corina Campbell, Barb Quaid, Becky Quaid, Nancy Welch — Treas., Clara Toohill — Sec., Mary Toohill — V. Pres., Etta Duncan — Pres. ADVISOR: MISS LuANN MEEKER. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA AWARDS: Top Guy — Brian Quaid Betty Crocker — not awarded Advisor: Miss Meeker MAR- CHING BAND OF WAPELLA HIGH SCHOOL 30 Front — Deanna Hasler, Cindy Wickenhauser. Second Row — DIRECTOR — MISS SALLY SIMPSON, Mike Durbin, Roland Shumaker, Randy Toohill, Angie Olson, Lori Walters, John Roesch, Todd Ryan. Third Row — Paula Davis, Christine Deeters, Dwight Roemer, Tim Daugherty, Michael Thorp, David Oakley, Todd Henry. Fourth — Tom Leggett, Karen Mearida, Michelle Murphey, Junior McFarland, Sarah Thomas, Leslie Trimble, Margaret Powers. Fifth — Alan Weinheimer, John Powers, Bill Snow, David Weinheimer, Roy Morris, Stephanie Whitted, Jackie Harris, Teresa Ryan. Back — Rose Toohill, Pam Olson, Troy Lea, Karen Snow, Lisa Gambrel, Brenda Durbin, Lisa Breithaupt. Front — Cindy Daughtery, Becky Quaid, Denise Scha-nafelt, Helen Powers. Back — Mike Springman, Sherri Shumaker, Mechelle Mear-ida, Kevin Schmid. Center: Mike Priest, Susan Thorp, Rick Reynolds, Beth Quaid, Clara Toohill, Bobbi Frost, Etta Duncan, Shari Whitlock. HALL MONITORS Back — Pat Rodgers, Beth Oakley, Barb Quaid, Helen Powers, Jackie Harris, Kenda Jackson, Nancy Welch, Kelley Fryman, Mechelle Mearida, Beth Quaid, Nancy Burk, Cathy Mann, MISS CONNIE DURBIN, sponsor. Front — Julia Powers, Renee Thorp, Teresa Hoffman, Ann Campbell, Lori Walters, Kim Fryman, Cathy Toohill, Lisa Merida. Front — ADVISOR — MISS JAN ROY, Mike Durbin, Peggy Lamont, Sara Karr, Tim Woollen. Back — Joe Powers, Todd Doen-itz, Nancy Welch, Kelley Fryman, Beth Oakley, Kim Fryman, Mike Walters. Not Pictured — Laurie Demry. THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY A NHS banquet was held this year to honor students, and to induct the new members. High school students who were on the high honor or the honor role the first two quarters were invited to attend A tea was held later for |r. high honors Scholarship Leadership “A great many of the flying creatures attacked at once and seemed to enjoy the fight.” Once Upon a Time We Learned to Compete in SPORTS GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Back Row — S. Thorp, P. Deatrick, S. Underwood, H. Powers, C. Toohill, M. Toohill, N. Burk, P. Sympson. Middle Row — C. Toohill, B. Quaid, B. Oakley, J. Harris, T. Hoffman, D. Scha-nafelt. Front Row — N. Pitch It Lori Come on you guys! SECOND IN KICKAPOO CONFERENCE Welch, L. Demry, C. Mann, K. Fryman, L. Walters, K. Fryman, K. hit you again, Kim? 35 Cathy Mann, Senior Conference Tim Whitlock Senior Rich Underwood Senior Brian Ouaid BOYS BASEBALL FALL SPRING LINCOLN LAND ALLCONFERENCE Mike Walters Tom Harris Tim Whitlock Honorable Mention: Tim Ryan Yea, Coach! You gave the boys a lot of spirit! Top Row — Coach Verticchio, Tom Mollet, Mike Durbin, Tracy Whitlock, Brian Quaid, Tom Harris, Rich Underwood, Tim Whitlock, Mike Walters. Middle — Tim Ryan, Randy Baker, Joe Powers. Bill Burk, Dan Borland. Mike Priest Front — Todd Doemtz, Don Nelson. Bryan Schanafelt. Brad Thomas. Tim Durbin. Senior Mike Walters . Senior Tom Harris Senior Mike Durbin Charlie — Number One Runner Darrell Brian and Mike CROSS COUNTRY TIME Brian Kindred, Doyle Karr, Todd Ryan, Darrell Karr, Mike Durbin, Charles McCubbin, Bill Deeters, COACH JERRY PER-OUTKA. TIME FOR WORK Pep talk Todd — Number Two Runner WORK FOR TIME Before After Warm-up Keith Jackson BASKETBALL Front — Gene Whitted, Mike Durbin, Joe Woollen, Mgr. Back — Rich Underwood, Wayne Morris, Mark Lord, Bill Deeters, Keith Jackson, Charlie McCubbin, Tom Harris, COACH JERRY PEROUTKA. VARSITY JV 38 Front — Tim Whitlock, COACH RANDY VERTICCHIO, Bill Burk. Back — Joe Woollen, Mgr., Todd Ryan, Wayne Morris, Bill Deeters, Tracy Whitlock, Don Nelson, Brad Thomas. JUNIOR VARSITY: Back Row — Kenda Jackson, Helen Powers, Lisa Merida, Jackie Harris, COACH DIANA BORNMAN, Teresa Hoffman, Pat Rodgers, Shari Whitlock, Lori Walters. VARSITY: Cathy Mann, Mary Gaherty, Kelley Fryman, Nancy Welch, Kim Fryman, Sara Karr. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The girls won the Kickapoc Conference and the Sub-Regionals. I First Place: Freshman Hall Theme: Star Wars Theme: Ring Up A Victory HOMECOMING YOU’RE STILL Mary Gaherty, Keith Jackson, Karen Campbell, Tom Harris, '76 Andy Whitted, Etta Duncan (Queen '77 '78). King i King and Queen 1977-78 THE ONE Mike Walters, '76 Cristan Campbell, Brian Quaid, Sara Karr, Rich Underwood, Peggy Lamont. Teresa Hoffman, Kenda Jackson, Jackie Harris, Helen Powers GRUB DAY WINNER Boogie Shoes Come sail away” HOMECOMING RHYTHM “We will we will rock you” “Slip slidin away “Cat scratch fever” Postponed by a snowstorm until January, homecoming began with committees and supplies Painting pictures and posters took the place of study hall. HOMECOMING PREPARATIONS With just a few days left, it was time to look forward to the judging, game, and dance. Everybody said his class was going to win the hall and float competitions ■ wr Grub Day and Hat Day each brought out local talent HOMECOMING EVENTS Classes followed up their ideas with hard work to deliver results. The homecoming court was intro-ducted at the game, and the winning floats Daraded. The best part of the dance, with music by White Wing, was the coronation of the king and queen. Back — Beth Oakley, Clara Toohill, Nancy Welch, Mary Gaherty, Sarah Karr. Front — Cathy Toohill, Susan Thorp, Beth Quiad, Laurie Demry. Not Pictured — Peggy Lamont. POM-PON GIRLS OF 1977-78 IN ACTION CHEERLEADERS VARSITY: Left to Right — Mary Toohill, Brenda Colliver, Becky Quaid, Bobbi Johnson, Etta Duncan. JV: Left to Right: Lori Walters, Teresa Hoffman, Sherri Schumaker, Jackie Harris, Ann Campbell. RAH! ■I ' JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS Paula Davis Brenda Durbin Lynn Nelson Sarah Thomas Lana Welch V y v:; y ' JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL Left to Right, Top to Bottom — Phil Schmid, Kent Jackson, Derek Fryman, COACH RICK IMIG, John Roesch, Steve Leggett, David Lamont, David Clifton, Troy Lea, Dennis Toohill, Dean Hoffman, Todd Henry, Roy Morris, Randy Keller, John Long, Mike Merida, Randy Sympson, Marti Morris, David Weinheimer, Alan Weinheimer, Roland Schumaker, Brad Quaid, Manager Lenny Beach, Dwight Roemer, Randy Toohill, John Powers. JUNIOR HIGH For a new event. Penny set the mile record in 7:18 Back — RICK IMIG, COACH, Dwight Roemer, John Roesch, Allan Wein-heimer. Brad Quaid, Randy Toohill, Ronald Deatrick, JUDY STEIN, ASS'T COACH. Middle — Pam Olson, Michael Thorp, David Lamont, Roy Morris, Todd Jones, Mike Merida, Marti Morris, David Oakley, Karen Mandrell. Front — Teresa Ryan, Stephanie Whitted, Angie Olson, Brenda Durbin, Deanna Hasler, Sarah Thomas, Penny Sympson, Lori Ledbetter, Margaret Olson. TRACK Deanna placed second in district and went to sectional with 21 '4W. The Class B 880 Medley Team is in the current records with 2:37 8 Mr Imig knew all the rules. David set a record in the 100 with 12:47 Todd broke our record for the 880 with 2:35. Stephanie set an 11'6 record. It was a cold, rainy track season Brenda beat the 440 record with 1:24.5 ■■We are so good'” BOYS’ TRACK Front — Rich Underwood, Tom Harris. Back — Todd Ryan, Wayne Morris, Tim Whitlock, Charlie McCubbin, COACH JERRY PEROUTKA. Richie Charlie Todd Tom and Wayne Tom broke the school long jump record by three feet. Tim GIRLS’ TRACK Lori Kelley Fryman became the first girl from Wapella to qualify for the sectional and state track meets in the discus competition. Kim Jackie Toto, what is this strange place? I have a feeling we aren’t in Kansas anymore.” tilling During the winter, the 5th Grade V team was led in cheers by Lauri Morris, Stacie Houghan, Belinda Quaid, Kathy Wicken-hauser, and Yvonne Hoffman. Halloween Parade The snow came early this year and stayed late. At the Christmas party, we opened each other’s gifts, and Mr. Schettler carried on our tradition by reading of Jesus’ birth from the Bible. ONCE UPON A WE DREAMED OVER THE RAINBOW DISCO CONTEST Saturday Night Fever Dance FIRST PLACE COUPLES Keith and Kenda Jackson FIRST PLACE GIRLS Sherri Schumaker FIRST PLACE CLASSES 8th Grade SECOND PLACE Freshmen MAS TER OF CERE- MON- IES Bill FIRST PLACE BOYS Roy Morris SECOND PLACE Junior McFarland GIRLS SECOND Toohill SECOND PLACE COUPLES Garland Haynes and Clara Too-h‘ 1977 AWARDS 1978 SCHOOL SPORTS Danforth Leadership Award “I Dare You:” Etta Duncan Tim Woollen Nancy Welch Garland Haynes D.A.R.: Etta Duncan S.A.R.: Mike Walters DeKalb Agricultural Award: Brian Quaid Cross Country High Points: Charles McCubbm Baseball — Boys: Most Valuable Player: Mike Walters Batting — Tim Ryan Most Improved — Todd Doenitz Softball — Girls: Most Valuable Player: Kim Fryman batting — Kelley Fryman Pom Pons: Clara Toohill Music: Mike Walters Exchange Club Student of the Month: Etta Duncan Who's Who Among American High School Students: Mary Gaherty Sara Karr Peggy Lamont Mike Walters Tim Woollen Voted Most Valuable Cheerleader: Varsity — Becky Quaid Junior High — Lynn Nelson Basketball — Boys: Defensive — Tom Harris Hustler — Charlie McCubbin Free Throw — Mark Lord FFA Spark Plug — Bill Burk Sportsmanship — Mike Durbin Outstanding Fresh-Soph Athlete — Tim Whitlock Basketball — Girls: Most Valuable Player — Kim Fryman Defensive — Sara Karr Free Throw — Cathy Mann JV Most Valuable — Kenda Jackson Track — Boys: Charles McCubbin Track — Girls: Sportsmanship — Kim Fryman Outstanding Fresh-Soph Athlete — Lori Walters DEBBIE DUNLAP OUTSTANDING ATHLETE AWARD 1978: Kim and Kelley Fryman. Mr and Mrs. Dunlap attended the 1 st presentation in honor of Debbie, given by GAA club and sponsor Miss Durbin. MAHALO NUI LOA! ALOHA! PROM 1978 Cornelia The cast in rehearsal: Gee, you're purty!' Left to Right — Dorthea Wellington Heister — Helen Powers ‘Happy” Goolus — Teresa Hoffman Hank Godus — Beth Oakley Cornelia Wellington Heister — Nancy Welch Slim Hawkenshaw — Doyle Karr Others in Cast — Cyrus Goolus — Kyle Campbell Betty Belle Goolus — Penny Clifton Missy Winslow — Kenda Jackson Speck Squiggins — Cindy Morris Aunt Sukey — Pat Rodgers Miss Oggie — Cathy Toohill Slim Widder Squiggins — Sue Underwood Hank with Emmy Jean — Jackie Harris Jake Slasser and Maw — Squiggin’s Kid — Cindy Daugherty Skeets Goolus — Lisa Merida GRADUATION Front Row — Mary Gaherty, Shari Whitlock, Cathy Mann, Cindy Daugherty, Sara Karr. Second Row — Bobbi Frost, Mechelle Mearida, Karen Campbell, Peggy Lamont, Etta Duncan. Third Row — Mike Durbin, Norman Hougham, Tom Harris, Brian Quaid, Curtis Cusey, Tim Woolen, Brian Kindred. Back Row — Kyle Campbell, Keith Jackson, Lee Morris, Charles McCubbin, Mike Walters, Joe Sledge, Rich Underwood. ‘For Oz never did give nothing' to the Tinman that he didn’t, didn’t already have.” America, Warner Bros. Records Valedictorian Tim Woollen Salutatorian Mike Durbin Mr. Nelson was given an appreciation award by the board. Mr. Schettler received a farewell award from Mr. Thorp. His last official act was to conduct the graduation ceremony. CLASS OF ’78 WAPELLA WINS Wapella students won the Radio WDBR School Spirit Contest for multiple sclerosis by gathering more nickel pledges per student for our size school than any other school in the competition. On June 10th all students were invited to attend the Cardinals game in St. Louis. A check for $1040 was presented to student council officers and the top winners for our school before the game on the field $1040 and ST. LOUIS BALLGAME THANKS, CHARLIE MCCUBBIN! ADVERTISEMENTS NELSON SPREADING THE COMPANY PILLSBURY COMPANY Edmund Nelson Wapella, Illinois Heyworth, Illinois Phone 5-2310 473-2731 Box 155 M.C. MEARIDA TRUCKING 935-2614 Wapella Phone 935-2163 NORTH FERTILIZER SERVICE NORTH FERTILIZER AND SEED SERVICE, INC. “Your Complete Fertilizer Service” Raymond S. North, President Route 54 West P.O. Box 370 Clinton, Illinois Congratulations to the Class of ’78 From BRAY FARMS, INC. BUCK'S SUPERWAY Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 6 Days a Week Home of Quality Meats Wapella, Illinois Your Independent Superway Food Store Wapella, Illinois 935-2713 THE PILLSBURY COMPANY S K WATER SERVICE Member Chicago Board of Trade H20 to Go Grain Merchants Bob and Pat Merrill, Owners Drying and Storing Wapella, 111.935-9431 Gary F. Duncan, Mgr. Route 1, Bloomington, III. 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In fact, you’ll see why Farmsted buildings are superior in quality to all other steel farm buildings. Let us show you a Farmsted building. What you see is what you get. And what you get is the best in farm buildings at a price you can afford. Farmsted buildings by Butler. BUTLER AGRI-BUILDER BRAY BIN AND BUILDING COMPANY, INC. 72 Box 226, Wapella, III. Phone 935-3213 Harold Jackson Bray, Pres. Autographs Taylor Publishing Company I Ins - Once upon a time — which may have been several years ago or as recently as last August, according to how you imagine it — a young girl from Illinois named Dorothy embarked upon what was to be the greatest learning experience of her life. When it began, she had no choice in the matter: Dorothy found herself suddenly caught up in the middle of an Illinois twister — a whirlwind from which there was no escape and which carried her, with her dog Toto and a few meager possessions, to a new and strange land called Oz — or Wapella High School — depending on how you read the road Signs Here she met several strange and totally different types of people; some friendly and loving, some pow erful and frightening, and some just plain weird. First the horrible experience of a itornado and now enrolled as a student at Wapella High; would her troubles never end7 Dorothy had arrived as a Freshman in the section of Oz where the Munchkins lived The Munchkms were childish Freshman personali ties who went around munching on candy bars all the time, completely defenseless in the face of several witches and goblins in the Junior and Senior classes. These large-headed heroes — at least for a time — tried to control the Munchkins' lives, as did the talkative Sophomores, who told stories impossible to believe. Although Dorothy had often wanted to get away from home in the past she now found herself anxious to leave Oz. High School was just too scary. The only one who gave her hope was Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. She told Dorothy that there was a Powerful and Mysterious Wizard of Oz who was principal of the school and could guide Dorothy to graduate and be transported back home. First she must make the long journey to become a Senior, and then, if Oz and her instructors found that she had earned it, Dorothy would be given a ticket to leave at an impressive graduation cere- mony in front of many people. This journey was full of dangers, but Glinda insisted that Dorothy must start at the beginning and finish every step herself, not trying short-cuts, not using iazy excuses, and not quitting before her destination was reached. If others told her that there was an easier way than to take one step at a time and to follow the yellow brick road all the way, she must not listen, for this was a prize she must win on her own. Her entire future depended on it. I J So Dorothy started off to see the Wizard. What she found first, however, was a skinny scarecrow who didn’t have a brain, a well-meaning handsome tin woodsman who didn’t have a heart, and a lion without any courage who pretended to be brave — all common enough personalities to find in any room in Wapella High School. They all became friends, though, and because each of them felt that his problem would be magically solved by the grant from Oz, they all went off to see the Wizard. The Wizard told them what was required before he could give them a ticket home: they must pass many tests and complete all their jobs successfully before he could give Scarecrow a brain. Tinman a heart, the cowardly Lion courage, and Dorothy her wish. In back of all of this was a great final test for them: to conquer and destroy the Wicked Witch of the West, a black and evil power which threatened every student in school. This witch lived deep inside the student body and tempted them to do wrong. When Dorothy asked what special power this witch possessed, the Wizard told her the Wicked Witch of the West tempted each student differently because everyone had a different weakness, but all prob lems were based on the most common fear in high school, to stand up alone for one’s own beliefs regardless of others’ opinions. “That is a scary thing to do,” Dorothy said. “But I guess im| things always are. tn a m The cowardly lion began to tremble and shake as he said, iy might laugh at me if I do something different. ‘You can count on it, the Wizard smiled at him. And that will be jr signal that your test to be brave has begun. ‘Oh, my,” sighed the Tinman, “Somebody might not like me if I n't do what they want me to do. ‘You cannot expect anyone to really like you until you like your-f, the Wizard counseled him. People will take you to be just as uable as you value yourself. The Scarecrow began to worry, I don't know if I will be able to are out what is the best thing to do, with my not having a brain, fall, he said. ‘Too much brainpower might just get in your way, the Wizard ured him. Don't worry; you have a touchstone of truth inside you is your intuition. When will feel it. Trust your- ich will always nething is right And then the Wizard, in his most magnificient voice, told them all: ntil you destroy this witch, you will be prisoners of yourselves! Dorothy and her friends were very frightened by the heavy serious-ss of all of this, and several of them looked for somewhere to hide. But the Wizard was very wise. By the way, he said, Being true yourself no matter what anyone else thinks — why, that takes the y qualities which you four are looking for: courage, a heart, a tin, and a destination to reach. This gave them all determination, and they set out on their quest, ey did not have to look long for the Wicked Witch; she found them it. And she was indeed most powerful. After many close calls ich almost ruined their futures, during which they were tempted in to what they knew would destroy their minds and bod long run, these close friends fought a furious battle with the forces of fear. In spite of incredible odds, together they were able to conquer the Witch once and for all, causing her to melt and disap- each of them thought, and was ' Why, she wasn't ashamed of his Taking her broom as proof of their victory, the group returned to the Emerald City. Their greatest lesson was yet to be learned. The Wizard revealed to them that there was actually no magic power in Oz; he was an ordinary person just as they were. He had only assumed to be all-powerful in order to encourage students to live up to the truth in themselves. There is, he said, no special magic anywhere to solve everyone’s problems, except within one’s self. It is called faith. Oz further revealed to them the great truth called Potential — the power of the talents within them to come true if each one could just believe strongly enough in himself to work for the results. The power of Potential — the seed of growth toward achievement — is exactly what he said, school is all about. In other words, the Wizard instructed them, the Lion had always had courage, the Tinman always had a heart, and the Scarecrow a brain. What they had not had was visible proof of it. They had not believed it because they could not see it. The proof that the Oz provided was in the forms of a medal, a let ter W, an awards banquet, and a high school diploma. Finally, Doro thy discovered that she, too, had always had the potential to go any where she wished; all she had to do was point herself in that direc tion and want it strongly enough. As she closed her eyes, clicked her heels, and wished with all her might, she was transported from the Emerald City end from High School, never to return again.