Warrensburg Latham High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Warrensburg, IL)

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Gentleman John Rotz Distinguished Alumnus Distinguished alumnus. Gentleman John Rotz, a professional jockey, graduated from Warrensburg-Latham High School in 1952. He was America's leading stakes winning rider in 1969, and he won the Belmont in 1970. He also won the Preakness in 1962. John was always known as a gentleman. On October 4, 1985, Warrensburg-Latham High School held an as- sembly honoring John's accomplishments and achievements.

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6. Homecoming Court L-R: Ronnie Smith, Susie Martin, Mike Brunette. Tiffany Mickelson. Darrick Hulva. Pam Bramc. Traci Poelkcr, Rich Nottelmann. Kelly Moyer. John Figura. Suzanne West, Todd Ray. 19

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1 Big Events Not Covered by NBC WLHS had a variety of assemblies beginning with the Black Knights 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. Despite many attempts to jump from their helicopter, the wind simply would not cooperate, and the men had to land. A special treat was the performance of the Old Guard Drum and Bugle Corps from Washing- ton. D.C. We consider ourselves privileged to have heard this group, since they usually play for the President and foreign dignitaries visiting the U.S. During the second semester Kirk Ander- son. from the United States Tennis Association introduced students and teachers to the sport. Storyteller.Jim May, beguiled students with tales of blood, oatmeal, and death in an hour long performance. The final assembly of the year was sports figure, Phil McKinley, speaking to stu- dents about his own life, drugs, and rehabilita- tion. 1. Jim May shakes his fist at Death. 2. Adrian picks up a few pointers. 3. Tennis lessons Angie.' 4. Smile, you're on candid camera! 5. Inspection 6. Don't fire until you see the whites of' their eyes. 3 4 21