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

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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

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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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Then and Now The theme for Then and Now was Odds and Ends” and Friends and Trends. The cast worked hard for six weeks and put together a show that traced music through the decades. Highlights included A Civil War Medley, Tour of Europe, and Music of the Future.” Of course this would not have been possible without the backstage crew, with Andy Skelley as lighting captain and Paul Fitzgerrel as sound- man. This was the ninth production of Then and Now. 1. Mathew croons and the audience swoons. 2. Brad remembers Paris. 3. The backstage crew at work. 1. Julie kicks up her heels during practice. V Mr Main sings to Mindy and Stephanie. 22 Cast l.-R; J. Hengst. B. Jones. M. James. M. Southern. S. Harley