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

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earrings and my ability to get along with high school principals. Also to my brother Greg I leave my love because he's been the best friend a sister could have and I know he's going to miss me when I'm gone. To Mr. James, the phrase 'gGuess what I did this weekend in hopes he can find some- one to tell him stories as good as I did. And last but not least to Mrs. Baker and Miss Cook thanks for making my high school years something to remember. I, Doug Raes, being of sound mind and muscular body leave to Mike Damewood soap on a rope so that he won't drop it in the shower. To Ron HRoscoe Ross someone else to help get peaches at concession stands, and to next yearls senior class, all the luck at YHS. I, Kathi Robinson, being of sound mind and short body do hereby will the following: to Mr. Schar a ticket to an Oakland Raiders football game so he can enjoy looking at his two favorite colors, to Mrs. Baker --L4-0 ---a special thanks for making our high school days more fun and memorable. And finally to the underclassmen-the ability to choose class colors that will suit all faculty's tastes. I, Sarah Rothmn, being of sound mind and uncoordinated body leave my last will and testament: To Todd Moburg a trip to Jamieson Center so he can add to his tasteful wardrobe, to Sherri Swenson and Raymond Cavanaugh all of my Physics ability, to Alice Hawk the ability to enter on her cues, and may her undying devotion to Cary be eternal, to Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Michael future classes as enjoyable as ours were, to the school I leave 20 gallons of black and silver paint class colors , and to the underclassmen, best of luck in the long road ahead. I, Gloria ,lean Clayton, being of basketball body and skinny mind do hereby will to Lisa Johnson a pair of front speakers for a Cutlass Supreme. To Colleen Gillen a pair of two-sided jeans so you can't tell if they are wrong-side out. To Linda Harlow a dry back seat for the little yellow honeybee. To Traci Anderson to know the meaning of all sayings going to a boys' Roseville basketball game. To Bill Dutton the ability to find someone to ask 'LHow's your old man? To Greeny a daily lip check in Mr. Graves's 4-th hour study hall. To Mrs. Baker someone to go to the bathroom everyday during homeroom. To Mr. James I reserve T..I. Swann for his first stationwagon. And to the ,lunior class all the luck in the world. I, Tom Toops, being of one-track mind and very sexy body do hereby will the following:'To Jim Rowley a len year no-clause contract with Sports Editor Phil Brozynski. To Linda Harlow somebody else's business for her to stick her nose into. To Marie Averill I leave a Rules of the Road Book and a sign that says Caution Narrow Bridgew. To ,lay OLY Melton and Mike DEISHBAG Deisher, I leave my abilities to elude Mr. Schar and Mr. Johnson at noon. Also to OLY I will my faithful hiding place where I hide from these two fiendish devils. And to the rest of the school I leave nothingvfbecause it gave me nothing. I, Tomas Westergren, of lost mind and body, will Keener my ability to get a kick out of football. To Beedle, Speer, and Link I will my'ability to restrain myself from climbing walls. To Colleen, I will my liver. And to Yorkwood High School I will my immortal spirit. I, Paul Wilson, being of holy body and John Lonergan mind leave to Greg Raes all the recording power in the school. To ,lay Melton the ability to work over people with his leg riding. To Kris Johnson the hopes to find somebody else to go to with her problems. Steve Albert has finally put his influence and power to work, as he is employed by the Illinois State Police Force. Prom night partiers really have to watch out for Officer Albert. Blue-haired boy Mark Bertelsen has gone into the hair styling business. In Mark's evening hours he brightens local lawns by decorating them with little black jockeys. Vicki Boock is running 'iAunt Vicki's Boarding House for homeless Bassett hounds. Fred II is the male orderly, and Mike has the unfortunate position ofjanitor. Her little daughter named Alberta was taught to swim by a p-p-pumped lady in Puget Sound. Delbert Breuer is running a licorice business, and as a hobby he is still trying to invent a two-wheel drive truck that will conquer cement mountains. Mighty Bob Brownlee is running Tick-aTalk Up investigation agency that specializes in finding lost persons, especially those who are lost in War- ren County cornfields. Isn't that right Mr. Hayboon? Don Bulen has inherited the Hardees business and is keeping up the Yorkwood hangout. Cyndi Spot Campbell now has 3 sets of twins. In her spare time she operates a service station so she'll always have a supply of diesel fuel for those cold winter nights. Tammy Clayton, now 'LMrs. Buckwheat, has fulfilled her life-long dream of working as a field hand. David Coburn is an officer in charge of juvenile delinquents, especially those who speed, disobey curfew laws, and borrow their parents' cars. Unfortunately, he still hasn't broken his habit of climbing out of upstairs windows and bicycling to town in the dark. Tammy Connour has invented a new lotion that prevents chigger bites, especially for those times when she and John are lost in the cornfield. Mark Damewood's on-again, off-again relationship with Karen finally resulted in marriage since he gave up his trips to Aledo. Unfortunately, Karen sits at home quite often because after Mark's poor habits have been paid for, their budget is depleted. Monita Davies has become the new Laura on the soap General Hospital because she always wanted to be a blonde. Monita, we would like to know, Is it true, blondes have more fun? Brian Davies has invented a new way of unlocking car doors in the rain. Brian is working with his favorite sport's editor Phil Brozynski whom he has always admired for his equitable reporting. Jerry Dutton is still revising his famous book one hundred how Stow? While being manager of Truimph, the last nine years, he has been passing his spare time by kicking back and quietly pursuing his dreams, and munching on a life-time supply of turkey sandwiches. Kim Edwin returned to Yorkwood as a cheerleading sponsor. Sheery Feehan, the milk maid, is running a dairy farm in Wisconsin with her husband Cliff. Their child named Mongy spoke her first words the other day. I-uh-mag-un. Janet Oogababe Foreman is a part owner and lives in back of Melings. 10 years after graduation, Janet is still singing the song k'Broken Arms.

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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

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Bobbi Gerald has chosen Jeff Miller to be at her side at all times to tell her where she's at, but at times jeff has real problems convincing her the room isn't spinning around. Denise Gulick is a future farmer's wife of America, and has written a book titled, Bernice's 101 ways to do a seat jump. She will be appearing on That's Incredible to demonstrate those 101 ways. Brian Hall has opened a new clothing store named the 'LStud which features sloppy clothes for the 'LMacho man. Brian's also specialized in the recognition of car headlights. Sue Hallstrom owns and operates her own gas station at which she serves fast food so hungry basketball players can eat supper and still get to the games on time. John Hardesty has the job of basketball manager for the Boston Celtics, but is still second string to Robert Anderson. .lohn Scrawny Hart is a Ford Mustang salesman. He has designed a new Mustang for American Motors, that jumps fences instead of plowing through them. Bert Hington, who has taken a vow of silence after rooming with Mark Bertelsen their first year of college, is now portraying a big Texan with one cow named Lucy advertising the before and after affects of Preparation H. Marty Johnson has become a famous lawyer. He is well-known for his ability to argue for his famous line HI rest my case. Tracey Kinney has become a cruising lady cop working the night shift making sure that second story window shades are pulled. ln her spare daytime hours she is employed as a salesperson at a fashion store specializing in white wagon pants . Missi Lafever has a fascination with meat and runs around yelling, L'Liver, more, Liverlw Alan 'gDipstick Leary is keeping a close eye on cousins and friends to help counsel their lives. Thanks Al! Rod Link is a comic strip. Dian McClure now has her own auto shop where she is well-known for her ability to align tires by computer processing. Gene McGeehon is a Granola Bar salesman for local school districts. Laurie Miner and 'Renegade Owl are happily married, and Laurie is a Magic Chef at Corner's Cuisine, a restaurant renowned for it delicious salads. Doug Missavage is the owner of a laundry business specializing in shirts with chewed-up food on them. He is also taking part-time classes at Carl Sandburg on how to smoke a cigarette. Disco Sue Munson is a narcotics agent for Warren County. On the weekends she is a professional harness driver at the Quad City Downs. Melissa Olson who is not Chinese will have a job setting up sledding parties. Melissa has fallen in love and married .lohn Sprout. Arletha Queen has a position as assistant principal at YHSg her special duties are sending students to the office and checking the girls' restroom for between-class-smokers. Doug Raes, who feels like a lampshade, has no future. Kathi Robinson is training drivers on how to avoid mail boxes and how to shift 4-speed vehicles. When training is completed, they are even able to shift in their sleep. Sarah Rothzen is head mistress of a school specializing in pronunciation and diction. Graduation is granted when a student can pronounce Wilma Wheetley 5 times in succession. At the same time she is taking night classes to get a Phd in Physics. Doug Seaton is a Tic-Tac-Toe Champion. He credits his success to playing Bob Brownlee in P.E. Class. Gloria Clayton is a happy housewife. In her spare time she stars in Taboo II. Tom Toops, working in conjunction with Howard Cosell and Rona Barrett, keeps Warren County informed of all the latest gossip. David West is an active politician for a Senate seat. His platform includes no age limit on drinking and the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes only. Tomas Westergren has not decided whether to be an international chef because he thinks he knows how to judge good food, or to become a mountain climber because he has already proven his ability to climb. Paul Wilson patented a formula for lnstant weight-on and has finally developed into the muscular wrestler he always wanted to be. Pat Woerly has become Mr. Universe of 1992. He attributes all of his strength to cement block lifting for Woerly Construction. The senior class of 1982 looks like it will have a very bright future. They are a very determined group that will set their goals high, then work hard to achieve them. They will have a lot to overcome in the coming years, but they are strong and won't be crushed in the crowd. Even through all the pitfalls of life, they will survive, because they are the future leaders of this world. At this time in their lives they may feel they are unimportant or that they won't survive all of the turmoil in the world now and in the future. But, when they are older and look back on all the good times they had while they were here, they will be happy that they were here at this time in their lives.