THE CLASS OF 73 BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER

PHOTO BY EMC PHOTOGRAPHY

Pictured from left: Patrick Peterson, Mark Cunningham and Loretta Rogers

The Class of 73 are gearing up their fund raising efforts for our class and ongoing community projects.  Our first fundraiser for 2012 is a breakfast served by fellow classmates at one of the town's popular eating places THE SHACK on Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 7-11am.  For $7.00 you have your choice from the menue of two pancakes, bacon or sausage links and scrambled eggs OR two biscuits with sausage gravy and scrambled eggs.  Both meals will include your choice of drink.  Take out will be available by calling 935-4646.  The Class of 73 would like to congratulate Scott Williamson for being chosen 2011 Clinton Area Small Business of the Year Award.

"CLINTONIAN OF THE YEAR"

                                                                            photo by EMC Photography
The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau held their annual dinner Saturday, January 28, 2012 in the new Copper and Brass Room (the old Revere Rec Hall) on Madison Street in Clinton.  For the first time at their annual dinner, the Chamber had the community nominate community members who made a difference throughout the year in Clinton.  Once the nominations were in, the Chamber took the community to vote for the Clintonian of the year, and the recipient of the first ever "Clintonian of the Year" was PATRICK PETERSON.  Peterson works extensively in the community and in 2011 he worked with the 175th Committee to make Clinton's 175th celebration a success.  He is also the desiger of the new fountain on Mr. Lincoln Square in downtown Clinton.  Those are just a few of the many areas of the community Peterson is involved in.  He says it is quite an honor to be the Clintonion of the Year and he is very thankful to the community for the recognition.  Of the many organizations and activities Peterson involves himself in, there is a lot to take pride in.  He feels his work with the downtown fountain on the square is what he is most proud of.  Being involved in the community, Peterson enjoys working with all the community members and continuing to work to make Clinton a great place to live.  He adds in the future he would like to see more people in the community get involved.

THE YEAR WAS 1971

JUST A LITTLE BLAST FROM THE PAST

PITCHERS-Greg Allen, Tim Followell, Mark Linderman, Kenny Cox, Scott Weaver and Dave Schoch. SHORTSTOPS: Greg Allen, Mark Linderman, Tim Followell. 1st BASEMAN: Steve Irvin 2nd BASEMAN: Kenny Cox and Dave Schoch 3rd BASEMAN: Cris Rogers CATCHER: Lindy Powers CENTERFIELD: Scott Weaver and LEFT FEILD Tom Kleidosty

FIRST FUNDRAISER FOR 2012

Letter to the Editor in DeWitt Daily News

Letter to the  Editor on Clinton Roque Club Grounds

8/8/11

Dear Sir: I was delighted to learn from your recent article of the good progress now being made in turning the former Roque Club grounds into a Wayside Park for all of the citizens of Clinton and vicinity to enjoy. As the person who gave this property to the City some ten years ago, it is indeed gratifying to hear of the measures now being taken and planned to achieve this goal. If they were still with us, I am sure that the charter members of the Club, and my father, who donated the grounds for Club use some 70 years ago, would certainly share in these views.

My heartfelt thanks go to Cris Rogers and his colleagues of the CCHS Class of '73, and all others involved in this most worthwhile civic endeavor, and to extend to all concerned my best wishes and kind regards.

Sincerely, Robert A. Williams

Sacramento, CA 95821

HAPPY HOUR!!!

Kenny thinks that we have installed a Budweiser fountain!

DONATION GIVEN BY THE CLASS OF 1974

BE A PART OF CLINTON......BE A PART OF HISTORY
Doug Brisard, member of the Class of 74 presented a donation Saturday, September17 to the Clinton Roque Court Peace Park Project. Accepting the donation for the project are Cris Rogers, Bill Good, Kevin Peterson, Bob O'Dea and Mark Cunningham all members of the Class of 73. Thanks Class of 74 in helping to preserve the history of Clinton!!!

THE PONDLESS WATER FOUNTAIN

If you think it looks great now......wait until it is finished!!!

WORK DAY AT THE CLINTON ROQUE COURT PEACE PARK PROJECT

 

KEVIN PETERSON AND CRIS ROGERS

 

 

 

 

MARK CUNNINGHAM, CREW BOSS!!

The Class of 73 took advantage of the great weather we had on Saturday by starting the installation of the pondless water fountain. We are so blessed with the talent of our classmates at times like this. Kevin, Mark, Cris, Bill, Bob, and Kenny thanks for your hardwork and dedication to this project!

 

 

Kenny May, Bill Good and Mark Cunningham

Workday Two installing fountain

Day two workday the weather was not as co-operative as Saturday. More work will still be needed on the fountain.

 

 

HOMECOMING PARADE TODAY

IN HONOR OF TONITES HOMECOMING PARADE....THE CLASS OF 73 FLOAT ENTRY!
Do your remember the cutting, folding, and stuffing each napkin through chicken wire on the whole dang float!  Not like today where you just order and place it on the wagon!  I must say I have know idea what this was suppose to be.  Do you?

THE SCHOOL BOARD IMPROVEMENT PLAN TO HIGH SCHOOL

At the school improvement meeting the library is on the list! It still has the '73 original tables and chairs....they have added the windows..no more open space...the plan is eventually getting rid of all the books and go all TECHIE!!! 

The school improvement for the high school includes the commons area! You know the place where we did all our STUDYING at!!!! They are wanting to get rid of the darkness of the floors and walls.  It is still all original to the 1973 except the concession it has been closed so that everything can be locked.

The food line is up for remodeling also along with the restrooms. sorry didnt take a pic of that! Pretty disgusting i must say......same toilets since 1973 i am told!  Can't tell you whose names are still on the bathroom walls!!!  If only those walls could talk!!!!!

They are wanting to take out the auditorium chairs! They are calling this vintage YES these are the same chairs from our high school dayz 1972-73!!!  I think i might just purchase some of these and put them into my Loveshack!!!  I love VINTAGE!!!!

CRIS ROGERS SPEAKS AGAIN AT THE WARNER LIBRARY

picture are Cris Rogers, standing and Eugene "Mac" Mckinney, sitting on the right.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
 Cris Rogers to speak to genealogy Tuesday, September 13 at 7:00pm will meet at the Vespian Warner Library. This will be the second program Rogers presented to the organization. Many people missed his first presentation, during which he shared the restoration project of the Roque Court. The Class of '73, along with lots of donations and time help with the project.  Eugene "Mac" Mckinney the oldest living Roque Court member attend to answer any questions about the Clinton Roque Court's history.

MIKKI SPRAGUE  SEPTEMBER 5, 1974

Hard to believe it has been 37 years since we had to say good-bye. Wish you'd been here to share in many great times and memories. Know you are a part of each celebrated occasion and reunion. Because we're all in this together.....'73

DENNIS JAMES BLUE JULY 12, 2011

WE MISS YOU DENNY!!!
It is hard to believe that it has already been 4 years since we all said good-bye.  Know that you are forever in our hearts of the Class of 73 that you were so proud to be around.  We know that you will keep the meetings going because we will be with you someday....forever.  Peace to you our friend!

because we're all in this together

Class of 73

KFC, Clinton IL July 3, 2011

 

The visit from the Colonel was a huge favorite by many folks at the Clinton July 3rd Celebration.

Take a real close look....it is our very own Johnny Miller from the Class of 73. 
 Johnny and his twin sister Bonny left Clinton during their sophomore year.  
It was great to see them both!

IN MEMORY OF STEVE IRVIN-JUNE 30, 1991

GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

It has been 20years since we had to say good-bye.  Know that you are a part of each celebrated occasion and reunion.
Because we're all in this together....class of 73

Peace and love Red Dawg!

Fountain on Mr. Lincoln Square is complete and running!!!!

If you are ever in town visiting or just cruising around Mr. Lincoln Square in downtown Clinton, be sure to check out the fountain.  The fountain was designed by our very own Class of 73 Patrick Peterson.  The completion of the fountain took place over the Memorial Day weekend.  It is made out of granite and sits in a pool with sheets of water coming over the top of the lit up faces. Each cube is incorporated into the history of Clinton.  Peterson says the fountain is his contribution to the city and fulfilling his civil duty. Thanks Patrick!!! 

IN MEMORY OF KEVIN EUGENE FLEMING

KEVIN EUGENE FLEMING passed away June 29, 1997

Hard to believe it has been 14 years since we had to say good-bye.  Wish you'd been here to share in many great times and memories.  Know you are a part of each celebrated occasion and reunion.

BECAUSE WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

GRADUATION CLASS OF 1973 JUNE 1, 1973

THIRTY EIGHT YEARS AGO TODAY The Class of 1973 graduated from Clinton High School.  We were the first class to graduate from the new building, and therefor, graduation was a little different this year.   There were 149 graduates.  it seemed to go faster this time but maybe that was becasue we were the ones graduating.  Many of the mid-term graduates came back to attend the formal ceremonies with the rest of the class.  Several of our class hadd graduated earlier and were already working and attending other schools.  The graduation exercises were crowded with all the seats on the floor taken, and most of the bleachers filled. 

The program included songs by the band and chorus, and special number requested by the senior class by Sara Jenkins "O Bless the Lord My Soul."  The welcoming address was given by Maureen Krueser.

 



Chris Weikel, our class president, then looked by on our four years in high school. 

Paul Gregor as student council president gave his thoughts on the council accomplishment this last year.

Mr Futrell was the main speaker of the evening.  He admonished us to look ahead and fulfill our goals.  The diplomas were then awarded by Mr. Carl Troxel, the school board president.  The class then sang the traditional "Alma Mater" and turned their tassels.



OCTOBER 26, 1972 from the OBSERVER