Yorkwood High School - Bear Tracks Yearbook (Monmouth, IL)

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We Leave . . . I, Steve Albert, being of woodworking mind and Burt Reynolds body give my long legs to Darryl Ricketts, so he can pass English as easily as I did. To Ron Ross I leave all my pieces of cardboard so he can hold up his race track. To Jim Rowley I leave a 10 year contract with the Review Atlas. To Mark Creenstreet, I leave my ability to lead the football team. And finally to Kris Johnson, all my love. I, Mark QMarvelous Marvisj Bertelsen, being of who cares mind and the same body, leave to Mr. Schar, our wonderful principal, Yorkwood's own token bufa to lighten up the front lawn. I would also like to leave him all my vocabulary in hopes that he finds someone else to give detentions for the amount of letters in each word. To Brenda Walters I leave someone to sit with her at lunch and enjoy spending lunch hour in the cafeteria. To Mrs. Baker 40, 40, 40 , the memories and fun times in our class, because 'gin the Lord's Eyes we know she'll never have another like us. To Mr. Pearson, I leave I foster child that he will be receiving through the mail. And last, to the entire student body of Yorkwood I leave all that they have given me . . . NOTHING!! I, Vicki Boock, being of nonassertive mind and body, will the following: To Alice Hawk, a personally guided tour of W.I.U., a ball point pen twith nothing attachedllj, and also a song and dance studio fsince we all know she'll turn professionalj. To Brenda Walters, her very own dog and her original last name, also a photo album containing B x 10 glossies of all her 'Lsisters. To Sherri Swenson and Melinda Stoutt, last hour P.E. to prac- tice their flip-flops. To Christa Seaton, my old locker so she can have one by Lori. And to the rest-Have Fun! ! ll I, Delbert Breuer, being of good looks, strong body, and weak mind leave Coach Graves the million dollar licorice business. To Jamie Caskill my strong body to do anything he wants to do. Good luck! I, Tammy Clayton, being of domestic mind and sound body will to Kris Johnson and Brenda Walters the ability to go to town before a game and be able to come back in one piece. To Coach Carney a pair of combat boots. And to the girls of YHS a smoke alarm for the girls' restroom. I, David Coburn, being of sound mind and sloppy body will to the following: to Kris Johnson lst chair in band in hopes she w0n't get too many dirty looks from clarinet and flute players. To Danny worm Speer a set of tire chains in hopes he won't get stuck while taking my sister home. And to Todd Moburg my speed shifting ability. I, Tammy Connour, being of not so great mind and likewise body do hereby will to Traci Anderson someone to help her out with any classes she may have trouble with. To Colleen Cillen I leave the ability to look so wonderful the morning after. To H.T. Kinney I leave the ability to say excuse me fright, World History class?j. To Karen Earp and Michelle Nichols, I say thanks for the helpful talks. To Lisa Johnson and Linda Harlow, the ability to walk bright-eyed into those early morning practices after those interesting evenings. To Mrs. Baker, I leave her the hope that she can find someone to fill her in on all the g'hot gossip. To Mr. James, I leave the words 'Lshut up , a new liver, and the hope he can find someone else to pick on. To Ray Cavanaugh, I leave the ability to go to the restroom by himself. I leave with Sherry Feehan and our friendship and a thanks for always being there, and all the luck and happiness with Cliff. And to the junior class, a fun-filled Senior year. I, Mark Damewood, being of strong mind and sound body will to Bill Dutton the ability to respect other people's property and to watch the road when drag racing in case a dog mysteriously runs out in front of him, And to Chumley Dutton, the ability to escape the munchies. I, Brian 'LBrow Davies, being of statistical mind and awesome body will to Kelly Worthington the ability to look at an older man without big brother getting upset, and the ability to date at 15, to Brenda Walters and John g'The Mean Keen Keener a Doc's Football Pick Book, and also to John the ability to pick some winners and to never forget the phrase, Huh, Interesting , to Tony Bizarri some defensive talent and a coat just like mine, to Alice Lou Hawk all the best with Gary, to Angie Airhead Davies one Friday night pizza party for two, any secret places where she can become dizzy, all the luck in cheerleading and a great senior year, to Terry Bellinger, someone to curse at in the halls, to Mr. Schar a black and silver Oakland Raiders sweatshirt, to Mr. James a half-way decent basketball team to go for because Fresno State University didn't do too well this year, to Mr. Graves, two statisticians who are as efficient as we were-right Raymond? to Mrs. 4-0 Baker, Mrs. 'SWan Michael and the rest of Yorkwood High the ability to find another group of Seniors who were as dedicated as we were, although I know you never will, and a special thanks to Mrs. Baker for making my high school years so fun and memorable, to the cafeteria, I will some heat, to next year's senior class the ability to graduate in their own class colors no matter what profesional football team they look like, and to the class of '83 the ability to cope with the realization that when they become seniors they will still be second to the class of '84-just like the class of '82 was this year, to Jim Rowley the phrase 'kHere's mud in your eye , and to the rest of YHS the ability to have good clean fun. I, Jerry Dutton, being of sound mind and body do hereby leave to cousin Bill my extraordinary football talents in hope that he can put them to better use than I did, and I also leave him a gift certificate to Holiday's to purchase his beverages on weekends. I, Kim Edwin, being of sound mind and body, do hereby bequeath to the following: To Lisa Johnson the ability to take care of her tuna boat just like I had to. To Ronald Ross I leave a long yellow dress that is low in the front, low in the back, with high slits on the sides so he can go out on the town and eat all the peaches that he could ever want. To Colleen and Linda I leave a map of the countryside west of Yorkwood so they won't end up near Oquawka and using a whole tank of gas just to go about 5 miles. To Angie and Melinda I leave a wish for a lot of luck next year in cheerleading. Make the most of itfno matter what, because it CAN be fun. P.S. Angie make sure you get the right posters in the right cars! To Shelly I leave the hope that she makes the most of her remaining years at YHS-And if things should seem like they're going wrong at times I hope she will be able to believe in herself enough to see things through no matter what others think. To Mr. Johnson I leave a very special thank youfjust for listening. I, Sherry Feehan, being of extraordinary mind and supernatural body, will to Mr. Schar a black and silver tie and an Oakland Raiders tie clasp to hold it in place, to Raymond Cavanaugh two great football statisticians to keep tackles for him, so he can be the leading tackler next year, to Russell Feehan and Gary VanWinkle, my ability to remain in school for one whole year, to Mike Olson I leave my hope that he will not follow in his sister's footsteps. To Jay Melton I leave his sister Donna's borrowed maternity clothes. To Mrs. Baker I leave the advanced math class. To John The Mean Keen Keener someone else to give him advice on his love life, to Colleen Gillen I leave her own personal hair dresser, in case she has someone to impress. To the students I leave the ability to find one great friend like the one I have in Tammy Connour. I, Denise Renee Gulick, being of very spacey mind and call it what you want body, do hereby state my final will and testament: to the administration, faculty, parents, and students of YHS, I leave two sides to every story. To Lisa Johnson a new truck so we will never get stranded on North Main Street. To all cheerleaders, I leave my new book, titled 101 ways to do a seat jump. To Lori Elliott, I leave my ability to stick up for yourself. Best of luck next year Lori and may you always find happiness. And finally to my sister Donna I leave all our crazy childhood memories, talks, and a very special friendship and hopes that we will always be as close as we always have been. Always remember to hang in there Porker and I love ya lots!

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1 dl vvv 3- OOO I, Brian Joseph Hall, being of David Berkowitz mind and body brimming with animal magnetism do hereby will to Jay Melton a good throwing arm for noon, and one inflatable 'LLove Doll so he'll have a date for next year's prom. To John Keener and Mike Deisher, two pairs of camouflage suits to wear on maneuvers, and two permanent chairs in my office . And to Jackie Sprat Rowley my ability to wreak havoc on all study hall supervi- sors. I, Sue Hallstron, will Colleen Gillen the ability to greet someone else the way she has done me all year. I leave Linda Harlow the ability to keep the back seats of her car dry while she drives around the block. I will Lisa Johnson a year's supply of gas to drive Colleen and Linda around the block before practice. To Lisa, Linda, and Colleen I will the ability to keep our tradition of eating at Steep's Station before each basketball game. Most of all to these three a big thanks for a great friendship! I, John Hardesty, being of sound mind and long body do hereby will my perch at the camera to Robert Anderson in hopes that he learns to run it. And to Rod Hale my parking spot at school. To Todd Damewood a bottle of vitamins to grow taller. And last to Jerry lcenogle my ability to maintain at 55 m.p.h. or less. I, John Hart, being of corroded mind and muscular body hereby will to David Wllhumpern Brownlee the ability to run the school his senior year as I never did. And to Johnny Goose West the ability to get teased about his nickname. I, Bert Hinton, being of semi-sound mind and love-handles body do hereby will the following: Bill Robinson my trombone and vaseline for all his tight spots, to Jim 72 Rowley the ability to speed successfully, to all underclassmen much luck and success at YHS, and last but not least to Mel- ody all my love and happiness! I, Marty Johnson, being of sound mind and sound body do hereby will to Jamie Gaskill the ability to hold a camera still while taking pictures so he won't waste so much film next year on the yearbook staff, to Raymond 'SRub Cavanaugh the ability to pick out girls without ex-boyfriends, to John Keener the ability to stay on his feet while running football patterns during track practice, and to Jackie Rowley the ability to get along without Brian and me during her study halls next year. I, Tracey Kinney, leave to Stacy Addleman and Lisa Coburn all of the fun there can possibly be in band. To Alice Hawk all my speech abilities and to be able to get up at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings. To Jackie Rowley, several trips Spooky House cruising. To Brenda Walters the lingo in hopes that it wonlt die after we leave. To Mrs. Baker a thank you for making my high school experience enjoyable. And least of all to Mr. Schar a bouquet of silk black and silver roses, so that he can always remember our true class colors. I, Missi LaFever, being of perfection, do hereby will and bequeath my perfect abilities to Kris Johnson, and to Shelly Edwin, the ability to find a ride home after school, and the best of luck with G.G. and the remainder of her high school years. Mr. James, the ability to keep the neighborhood in good moral standing, and all the luck in finding another neighbor as nice as myself. And to that fearless leader, a box of JELLO for those nights of shivaree. Mr. Pearson, the ability to think of new creations for his BAGELS, and a pan of tarts. Also, best wishes in finding a new teaching job. Todd Moburg, all my sympathy on the burning of his house, and a box of SUNNY BEACHES. To Colleen, I will all of the notebooks to fill up with the memories of K.H. and T.C. I, Rod Link, being of superior mind and inferior body will to Rod Hale all of my art know-how and great talent, and to the class of '84 I leave nothing because they already have it all. I, Dian McClure, being of sound mind and body hereby will the Junior Class the ability to get through their Senior year without any problems. I, Gene McGeehon, being of no mind and semi-sound body will to Terry Grease Monkey Bellinger a lifetime supply of heavy duty grease, 50 pounds of super bubble bubble gum, and 1,000 pounds of bailing wire-this will insure your car will run at least three more months. To Joel B. Horner, I will my good Ag abilities and my MH cutting torch. To my brother Chuck I will all the good grades I didn't get. I, Laurie Miner, being of sound body and no mind will to April Hathaway the ability to cope with food service class and to Johnny West and David Brownlee all of our mischief. I, Doug Missavage, being of sound mind and original body will to all the people in my Algebra II class the power to resist trouble-makers and do their assignments. To Colleen Gillen a large can of Barbasol. To Phil Brooks--pity-because that's what he gets for taking two math classes. To Kendall Kelley, a blank piece of paper. To Angie Davies, a trailer of her own, To Raymond Cavanaugh the ability to bench 280 pounds ten times. And last but not least, to the class of '84, I leave Yorkwood High School, because everyone knows it's theirs anyway. I, Suzan Munson, being of dirty mind and . . .and . . . you can't describe in words type body, do hereby write my last will and testament: lst, I will to Jackie Rowley a life time supply of Puffs, so she no longer has to make 37 trips a day to the Hladies room. 2nd, to Ruth g'Can I have a piece of gum? Stauffer, one giant, jumbo, economy, guaranteed to last a full school year pack of gum. Now she doesn't have to ask Kathleen. 3rd to the Funk Dig my head band and sign my jeans Punkers, one 1971 Chevy pick up. It has a green body, complete with rust, orange topper, and purple interior. Now you all can go to Monmouth and fill out job applications. 4-th to F.M.C.A. fF'uture Mini Coursers of Americaj I will my seat at the gripe sessions!you'll enjoy those. And one package of green kool-aid, cheerios, party mix and a genuine Irish Rovers record in hopes you can get a bigger kick out of it. 5th, last but not least, I will to Tracey Hume, my nerve, patience, cool-headedness, and ability to stay calm and not to throw fits in Art II. She is going to need it. And a special thanks to her in my time o' need, To everyone else I only leave hope '- things have got to get better! I, Melissa Olson, being of questionable mind and we won't discuss the body do hereby will the following: to Jackie Rowley a port-a-potty so she wonat be late for a performance, to Brenda Walters my wooden shoes that she likes so well so she can trip down the halls, tu Alice Hawk the best of luck to her and Garyemay their joys multipy, to Sherri Swenson the hope that she will not have the g'small problems in PomPon that I did-V-and also my position as Chinese captain. To Raymond Cavanaugh a solar efficient home so he will always remember Physics class and all U1 we learned. To Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Michael all my Melissa-isms in hopes that they'll find someone new to laugh at and also a big thanks to both of them for making my senior year enjoyable. To the underclassmen lots of luck in their remaining years at Yorkwood. And finally, to Beverly Sprout! one winning raffle ticket. I, Monita Davies, being of clean mind and innocent body will to Greg Presswood, Gary Van Winkle, Russ Feehan, and Mike McNitt all of my extra