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,,,' ,,,I ·~ . ..,.. .. ··~-' ..... - ·-..:·- - For Reference Not to be taken from this room ,aaa.a.&NA& • Ji WCCHI • • VOL 29 WEST CHICAGO 11600 lOJi OSWEC The year 197 4 was a year of change and a year of excitement. It was the year that Pioneer 1 O passed by Jupiter and out into the endless reaches of space carrying Earth's message to whatever may be out there. Perhaps the 2074 yearbook will include We Go's first class with a galaxy exchange. This year we had foreign exchange students; Richie from Greece, Veronique from France, and Pato from Chile. 1974 also brought an end to the Arab Oil embargo and once again students could return to their gas guzzling cars. Along with the changing Administration in the National Government, 1974 brought a new administration to the High School. Dr. Kamm, the new principal, did much for student-administration relations by going into the halls and classes and being accessi ble to all on request. 4 6 Many controversies came up which showed the students growing interest and concern about the school. One of the major topics for discussion was weighted grades and their necessity. They were eventually abolished by Dr. Kamm and the school board to the general approval of the student body. For the first time in many years, a new class, Con sumer Education, was added to the graduation requirements. New sports were added, too. Soccer and Gymnastics. But more than anything .else, 1974 was the year of the Wildcat. For the first time in history, West Chicago's football team went all the way downstate and brought back the State 3A Football Championship after an undefeated season. 197 4 was a year of precedent being set and will be remembered for many years to come. 7 FALL 12 WINNERS Apples & Worms Ginny West Denise Dorkosz Tricycle Race Class of "75" Tug-a-War Class of "75" V. W. Race Class of "76" Float Class of "77" Spirit Stick Class of "77" T-shirt day Class of "78" Homecoming is . • • • • • Floats 13 ' II t!, - '\ -- .. I -~ ' ! ~ \ s· \ I I \ The faculty lost the Tug-a-War to the seniors, but only after great struggle. Races, Queens, Bands, Homecoming "Surfing Sixties" was especially enjoyable. The week started out with the crown ing of King, Virgil Tuck, and Queen, Debbie Burkhart, and her court, Cindy Cleaver, Gayle Christopher, Pam Braun, Cindy Davis; their es corts, Bob Dively, Scott Hall, Henry Antes, and Mike Novosad. The Sycamore Band added to the festivities by participating, for the first time, in our parade. Perhaps it was the cold weather that made the traditional bonfire even more ap preciated. The week ended with our Wildcat football team beating the Sycamore Spartans 47-0. But most of all Homecoming is to be Remembere 16 W.E'ft·E~-· ~. · Mike Novosad Roarke Anderson Bob Unruh Scott Hall Paul Bakken 8r. End Sr. Back Jr. QB Sr. QB Jr. HB Frank Fernandes Scott Edminson Jim Brach Dan Farrell John Crittendon Sr. HB Jr. HB Sr. HB Jr. LB Sr. WB Mark Hook Brett Bussler Dave Holderman Henry Antes Jr. LB Jr. WB Jr. HB Sr. FB Tom Denninger Tim Hager Gary Tredup Steve Ferro Tobin Kelley Jr. HB Sr. HB Sr. HB Jr. End Jr. B Phil Tinnes Jeff Olson Jose Toledo Pat Lyne Doug Schmidt Jr. HB Sr. LB Jr. C Sr. C Sr. T Jim Nellis Mike Alden Mike Lutman Don Brach Dan Lenertz Jr. G Jr. LB Jr. G Sr. G Sr. G Bob Dively Bob Forbes Ed Parr Larry Fry Mark Hendricker G Sr. G Jr. T Sr. End Jr. T ,,._ - ( -. 11.;,, . < Jim Gunnell Tom Sikorski Randy Hill Hector Alfaro Tim Lederer End Jr. T Sr. T Jr. T Jr. Erid Bill Dettmann Jerry Stockton Jeff Nottingham Howard Metcalf Tim Novosad Sr. T Sr. End J~ End Jr. T J~ Ehd Steve Kovac Don Dierschow Jon Minter Dirk Hager Greg Noga Jr. T Jr. T Jr. G Sr. Mgr. Soph. Mgr. VARSITY SCOREBOARD 13-0 Conference Playoffs w.c. OPP. w.c. OPP. 26 Wheaton North 24 20 Wacaunda 14 40 Glenbard North 0 3 Geneseo 0 36 Oswego 7 20 Immaculate Conception 0 28 Batavia 0 12 Geneva 7 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 47 Morris 0 Wego 32 Mt. Carmel 0 47 Sycamore 0 TOTAL POINTS 372 OPP. 58 48 Kaneland 6 13 Plainfield 0 OACHES: Ron Hansen, Paul Unruh, Jeff Ainsworth, Bob Owens. The 1974 Wildcats set history by being the first West Chicago football team to finish a season undefeated and the second team to win the Little Seven Conference. The Wildcats were also the first Class 3A State Champs in the state of Illinois. The Wildcats were coached this year by Defensive coach, Ron Hansen; Defensive line coach, Jeff Ainsworth; Offensive line coach, Bob Owens; and Offensive backfield coach, Paul Unruh. The season was highlighted, not only by the Annual Awards Ban quet, but also by being chosen WLS Team of the Week, appearing o'n the Ray Rayner Show, at the victory assembJy after the State Championship Game, where our coach, Mr. Paul Unruh, was voted LSC coach of the year. The 197 4 Wildcats were a very closely knit team. Sports pages proclaimed that they "lived, loved, and won together." The players loved football and each other. They played with enjoyment and enthusiasm that is seldom displayed at any level of competition. The 1974 Wildcats were GREATIIU l9 00 QO 21 00 oo Besides the team honors, many West Chicago Football players were singled out for individual honors. Following is a list of honors and the players receiving each. ALL-CONFERENCE: Henry Antes, Jim Brach, Bob Dively, Bill Dettmann (unanimous choice), Bob Forbes, Scott Hall, Jeff Olson, Jerry Stockton. ALL-CONFERENCE SPECIAL MENTION: Roarke Anderson, Don Brach, John Crittendon, Frank Fernandes, Larry Fry, Tim Hager, Randy Hill, Dan Lenertz, Mike Novosad, Jose Toledo, Gary Tredup. ALL-AREA: Bob Dively. ALL-STATE: Henry Antes, Bob Dively. Team Awards MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Bill Dettmann. The 1974 Wild kits finish ed third in conference with a record of 4-2-1. The coaches and the en tire school were very proud of the fine progress the 1974 Wildkits made. Everyone feels certain the Kits, when they move on to varsity next year, will help carry on the championship tradition of the school. The Freshman Team completed a 7-2 season. Their offense was effective as they out scored their opponent by scoring 337 pts. The defense also had a great season as they held their opponent to only 68 pts. The Freshman B Team were conference champs. Both coaches feel the freshman had an excellent season and could be the class to watch in the future. FRESHMAN SCOREBOARD 7-2 w.c. OPP. 14 Wheaton North 16 36 Glenbard North 0 38 Oswego 6 20 Batavia 12 52 Geneva 0 44 Morris 0 48 Sycamore 6 83 Kaneland 0 0 Plainfield 20 SOPHOMORE SCOREBOARD 4-4-1 w~c. OPP. 0 Wheaton North 20 6 Glenbard North 22 2 Oswego 0 7 Batavia 8 13 Geneva 0 39 Morris 18 14 Sycamore 0 7 Kaneland 13 14 Plainfield 14 Bottom Row: John Belle, Jim Farrell, Paul Best, Ruben Pineda, Paul Jim Sisson, Scot Anderson, Vic Alcazan (Manager). Top Row: Coach Gary Forester, Zane Bussler, Ken Novosad, Mike Philips, Jim Boswell, Mark Lunak, Pat Murray, Mike Adeszko, Larry Becker, Tim Norman, Dennis Rega. Middle Row: Dave Zietlow (Manager), Creighton Pieratos, Leonard Todd, Kevin Bailey, Mark Wheeland, Coach Gil DeMay. Sanchez, Bob Bueker, Armando Gonzales, Miquel Cortez, Dan Williams, tom Row: John Smrz, Graig Sisson, Chuck Dastych, Sam Reyes. Se Unruh, Art Kraft, Mike Teal, Larry Bower. Top Row: Coach Juraska, Mike nd Row: Tom Leffew, Jim Highland, Rick Hensel, Rod Bussler, Rich ·eowen, Lee Hahn, Bob Benshoof, Dean Holland, Tim Rennels, Rich 1()re, Chris Enders, Joe Catalano, Bob Blum. Third Row: Roman Cam- Wilson, Coach Elliott. 25 . Bob Fowler, Ken Pedersen, Mike Klingberg, Dave Villegas, Dan Freshman-sophomore: back row - Bob Sandstrom, Brian Kelleghan, Don Mueller, Tom Malia, Steve Mueller, Jon Plefka, Cotton Davis, Bob Johnson, Bob Olson, Paul Netzel, Coach. front row - Mark Stark, Jim Brown, Ed Jakopchek, Tony Malia, Ken Mueller, Dave Skudlarek, Jeff Schieve, Bob Muldoon. 26 Varsity - Don Mueller, Tom Malia, Steve Mueller, Jon Plefka, Bob Johnson, Cotton Davis, Paul Netzel, Coach. VARSITY INVITATIONALS Fenton - 4th of 12 teams w.c. OPP. Lake Park - 8th of 10 teams Grant-Crystal Lake - 4th of 15 teams 23 Glenbard North 33 Crete Monee - 36 of 59 teams 33 Plainfield 25 Luther North - 5th of 12 teams 30 Oswego 25 District Meet - 8th of 17 teams 19 Batavia 40 Conference Meet - 2nd of 8 teams 20 Geneva 35 42 Kaneland 20 25 Morris 30 15 Sycamore 40 OVERALL CONFERENCE WON 5 4 LOST 3 3 27 The Skin of Our Teeth, by Thorn ton Wilder, started off this year's theatre program. The production was an exciting and unique one. The plot of the play is unusual in itself. It concerns what seems to be a typical American family that has such atypical ex periences as: taking care of their pet mamoth and dinosaur, escaping a flood by sailing away on Noah's Arc, and surviving a futuristic war, once again, "by the skin of their teeth," making it an exciting and Unique production. 28 1,1.,aat. AAYI ,aa a,&~,a~ taaNaa Senior Ditch Day Snow Day Carnation Day State Football Day Valentine's Day Dress-up Day 30 SOCCER SCOREBOARD w.c. OPP. 0 Wheaton Warrenville (JV) 1 O Waterman (Varsity) 2 0 Waterman (JV) 3 3 Wheaton North (JV) 4 0 Wheaton Warrenville (FR) 3 O Addison Trail (JV) 2 1 Addison Trail (FR) 2 0 Hinkley Big Rock 3 4 LaGrange (FR) 2 0 Wheaton North (JV) 0 0 Wheaton Central (JV) 1 1st row: L.