Billings Central Catholic High School - Rambler Yearbook (Billings, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1965 volume:

COAT OF ARMS Adopted in March of 1963, the Coat of arms of Billings Central Catho- lic School is designed to represent the distinctive features of the school. Upper left canton: Rimrocks, the geographic feature for which the city is famous. Upper right canton: Rising sun, from the coat of arms of the Diocese of Great Falls. Lower left canton: Heart and crescent moon from the coat of arms of the Sisters of Charity. Lower right canton: Chi-rho and Book of Knowledge, symbolic of Catho- lic education. Motto: SUMME STUDETE Seize the top! RAMBLER 65 Strive For The Top We like our school. We see it as the spring board in- to the future and the mold in which we form ourselves for tomorrow. Because we want to be something then, we try to prepare ourselves by doing the best we can now, both for ourselves and our school. Each of us personally takes it on himself to do all he can to im- prove Central and make it rank high. Central is what we, the students, make it. We are only as strong as our weakest member and our school motto, Summe Studete, is everyone’s ultimate goal. On the following pages, we try to capture the emo- tions and feelings of this year. We have many accom- plishments to be proud of-- made possible by our school unity and pride. This is the story, then, of how we are united to form a top school. We boost Central over the great mark only by all of us pushing together and aiming high. Appropriately, the theme we have chosen for our 1965 RAMBLER is Summe Studete Strive for the Top! The Editors Table Of Contents FACULTY ...................8 SENIORS.........................13 ACTIVITIES.......................35 JUNIORS...................... 43 SOPHOMORES....................51 FRESHMEN...................59 SPORTS.........................67 ORGANIZATIONS...............77 CLASSES.....................87 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS........... 99 MOST REVEREND WILLIAM J. CONDON, D. D. BISHOP OF GREAT FALLS Because we seldom see Bishop Condon, we don’t think of him as having much to do with Central and its functions. However, Bishop Condon plays a great part in our Catholic lives and he is very much aware of us. He is responsible for our spiritual growth and is constant- ly trying to create better methods to help us become stronger in our faith. He is presently making plans for the erection of the new high school to be located at Colton Field. BISHOPS MOST REVEREND ELDON B. SCHUSTER D. D. AUXILIARY BISHOP Bishop Schuster promotes better education for Catholic students here in Montana. He keeps track of Central's activities and advises us on what he thinks is best for our spiritual and scholastic well being. He was in charge while Bishop Condon attended the Ecu- menical Council in Rome. 4 FATHER HAROLD P. ARBANAS SUPERINTENDENT Summe Studete As we strive for our goal we sometimes lose our way. Father Arbanas is ready to give us that extra push that we often need to set us straight. He has been an excellent example to us in that he has set Central apart from other schools by merely assuming the atti- tude of the best school in the state. Besides his duties of Superintendent, Father is senior class sponsor, and teaches Religion IV. ADMINISTRATION SISTER M ARY LI NOR I PRINCIPAL Seize the lop! Sister Mary Lenore, Principal of Central, tries to make this motto a reality for each and every student at Central. One need look no further than the office to find a living example of our motto. She can always be relied upon for help and guidance anytime of the day. She works hard to keep Central where it is--on the top. Sister also teaches Spanish II, and is sponsor of the Student Council and Pep Club. 5 RT. REVEREND MONSIGNOR JAMES J. DONOVAN, V. G. Saint Patrick's Parish REVEREND RAYMOND R. KNOPP, O. M. I. Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish PASTORS REVEREND EUGENE GERGEN Holy Rosary Parish 6 Merely thinking of the ski slopes makes Father John Dimke smile all over. Nothing gives him more pleasure than skiing-except, perhaps, teaching Re- ligion II and III. and leading the singing at Mass. When questioned about leprechauns, Father John Moore flashed his know-everything smile and said, Of course there are such things. Who do you suppose makes out the tests for my junior and sopho- more religion classes? FACULTY PRIESTS Father Eugene Hruska, famous for his black- board modem art, illustrates his ideas for his class. He is also Central's Spiritual Director, junior dean of studies, and tea- ches Latin IV. Time for a break! and Father Nathaniel Bourke welcomes it with pure pleasure. His schedule con- sists of three Religion I classes. 7 MR. PETER STECHER relaxes after a long day of teaching Algebra I and II, and geometry. He also sponsors the National Honor Society. SISTER ROSE DOLORES, college- prep dean of studies for freshmen, takes time to read between her World History classes. FACULTY They Encourage Us MR. JOHN LYNCH, head basket- ball coach, makes arrangements for our next game. He is head of the Humanities Department, and teaches government and history. MRS. JANE HUDSON points out the fundamentals of good dia- gramming to her English students. She is also on the Student-Faculty Relations Committee. SISTER EDWARD, Central's librarian, checks a reference book in the library, She also teaches French II, and sponsors the SLA. Besides being a sacristan, SISTER MARIE WILLIAM teaches Latin I and II, Religion II, co-sponsors GAA, and is in charge of the bookstore. 8 In addition to being business man- ager, MR. BELL teaches Latin I and II, and is sponsor of the Audio- Visual Club. MR. DON KESSLER checks the signs made by his artists. He teaches beginning and advanced art, Drafting I, and sponsors the Art Club. Give Us Goals MR. ROBERT ELHI seems pleased with his biology class. He is the sophomore dean of studies, and sponsor of the sophomore class. He is also the debate coach. SISTER MARY EUGENE is de- lighted with the grades from the advanced math class. She also teaches geometry, and is the sponsor of the Girls Sodality. 9 SISTER MARGARET MARIE, never without a smile, beams at the camer- aman. She teaches English, and is head of the Speech and Dramatics department, and sponsors the Thespian Club. SISTER ANN SIMEON, PE instructor, points out what's in store for next quarter. She also teaches Religion I, and sponsors GAA and freshman class. One of Central's newest additions, Mr. Wes Teague, has proved him- self very versatile. He is advisor to the newspaper, teaches Economics, Typing I, and Bookkeeping. The art of making a house a home is taught to Central girls by Mrs. Peter Stecher. Here she prepares an- other interesting project for future homemakers. SHARE OUR HEARTACHES ... and the band played on. Under Sister Marie Andre's direction, Central's band plays for games, assemblies, and other performances. She also teaches Religion I, American History, and the freshman chorus. What is a debit? If you ever have any questions about bookkeeping, just ask Mr. Tom Roe. He is an expert on the subject, as well as on World History. He is B squad coach for basketball, head track coach, and line coach for football. There is nothing like a big chair to fall into after a hard day on the job , smiles Mr. Vic Roberts. His day is fill- ed with five Algebra I classes. Mrs. Thelma Fitzgerald, a familar face around Central, tries to share with each student the benefits of her extensive education. She has five classes of English II, and is sponsor for the Sophomore class. 10 Mrs. Hauptman pauses in the office to gather her thoughts before begin- ning her day. She teaches English I. Mr. Don Christensen, head football and wrestling coach, is a vital man at Central. Due to his skilled leader ship, Central won the second place football trophy in the A division. He also teaches geography and psy- chology. AND TRIUMPHS Although this is his first year at Central, students in Mr. Bryce's American and World History classes feel that the history course wouldn't be the same without him. He is the assistant coach for both football and basketball. Oh, good heavens! exclaims Mrs Tom Roe, as our photographer catches her off guard. She teaches Shorthand I and II, Spanish II, and note hand. The halls are alive with the sound of music coming from Mr Frank Guenther's mixed chorus. This is his first year at Central. What's more fun than a happy govern- ment teacher? Sister Mary Elizabeth's government students enjoy her classes so well because of her cheerful out- look, her personal interest, and her card club. 11 SISTER AGNES CLARE seems to enjoy teaching English IV and Psychology, i n addition to being Guidance Director. What does MRS. ROSENFELD look so smug about? Maybe her Physi- cal Science and Algebra I students know. MR. WILLIAM HURR directs his Physics class in a confusing problem. His schedule also includes teaching Electronics, Physical Science, and being moderator of the Science Club. SISTER LEO THERESE ponders as to what goes next! She teaches English IV, Religion III, and is advisor to the yearbook staff. Dean of Boys, MR. ADOLPH ZELLNER makes a call concerning his boys' P.E. classes. He is also athletic director and freshman class sponsor. Teaching four chemistry classes, a mixed biolo- gy, and sponsoring the junior class keeps SISTER PETER far from being idle. She is also the mod- erator of the CCD. Treasurer JANE ELLIOTT tl Vice-President BOB MURDO CLASS OFFICERS 14 SENIORS REPRESENT. . . The Class of 1965 is an exceptional one in many ways. They led the school scho- lastically and athletically; in spirit, awards and honors; many won scholarships. Per- haps their greatest accomplishment, however, was their personal victory over them- selves. At the beginning of the year, they were plagued by an attitude of already having it made”. Through honest self examination and effort, the class realized the weakness and, like the legendary phoenix, rose from disunity to becoming a strongly unified class. It is in this willingness to look at themselves honestly, to recognize a weakness, and to willingly work to do something about it that the true greatness of the Class of '65 lies. MARGIE ALLARD MARY ALLEN CLAUDIA AVENS 15 GEORGE AXLUND BARBARA BATESON BELVA BACH RICK BALLARD ED BECKER v V MARY JO BEKKEN GENE BENNER BEVERLY BERMES ELLEN BAUER 17 MARIE BURGOYNE BOB CAPSER 'Imagine Lady Macbeth washing her hands all those times. Senior Eng- lish students surprisingly find the classic MACBETH very interesting. 18 DETERMINATION. . . TOM CRAIGHILL MARSHA CRUM NANCY DERNBACK BOB DIRA JUDY DERNBACH LANCE DISSEL JANET DUFFNER 19 20 SHARON FREUND KATHY GALLAGHER SUSAN FREUND 1 CHRIS GLENNON KAY GARDNER LYNNE GULLARD JULIE GERHARZ BIH'SY HAMILTON LINDA HANCHETT 21 HELEN HADLER BILL HANSON DAVE HARDY KATHY HARRIS ROBERTA HAVENS PHYLLIS HEFFNER Our photographer came upon this quaint scene of Bob Meyer and Rose Capser at an aftergame mixer. EILEEN HELGESON MIKE HICKEY 22 ED HUDSON FRAN HUMMEL JACKIE JAM V CAROL JENSEN Bill Hanson and Jack Thrasher took advantage of the soft leaves to pose as if they were studying. MIKE JOHNSON RICK JOHNSON BOB JORDAN 23 RAY KARLS TOM KELLY RESPONSIBILITY. . . Tom Manning, Bill Lee and Gene Phillips ponder the problems of leadership at the annual Key Club leadership Council. Tom Manning laughs to himself as he thinks of the comedy, Curious Savage, presented by Central's dramatic depart- ment. NIKKI MACIOROSKI VITALITY. . . DON MALMSTROM JUDY McMANUS TOM MANNING PAT McCORD 26 DONNA MAYER BOB MEYER MIKE MAXWELL DICK MONAHAN DANA MONACO Fran Hummel generously offers his books to Chris Glennon, so she can carry them home for him. 27 DONNA MOOS JOE MUDD KATHY MURPHY KATHY O'LEARY MARTHA NORTHUP DICK OLSON PATTY PAGE MIKE MUELLER BOB MURDO LAVONNE NELLES CHARLES PARNELL PAT PITET TOM PELATT GENE PHILLIPS ARLENE PREVOL JOHN POORE The Booster Boys, Boots Shoemaker, Max Maxwell, Chest Chesarek, Curly Kurka, and Dicky Bird Whittington, made things exciting wherever they went, even in front of this row of lockers. 29 PAUL RAUSCH UNDA ROBERTS SHARON ROBERTS MARY JANE ROGERS BOB ROLANDO MARY KAY ROSS RICK SANCHEZ ROGER SCARBOROUGH WAYNE SCHAROSCH GARY SCHRADER DENNIS SCHULD YOUTH. . . 31 BOB SHOEMAKER BEV SMITH RICK SMITH GREG SOLTERO LYNDA STANICH GREG STOVALL KRISTY STRICKER MARY ELLEN STROEBE DENNIS SULLIVAN LIZ TERNES UNDA THOMPSON LARRY TURCO KATHLEEN WALSH JOSEPH WEBER Central is proud of the students who made honorable mention in the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, and especially of Ellen Bragg, who is Central's first finalist. SEATED are Kathy Dugan and Ellen. The boys are Joe Weber, Gene Phillips, Tom Pelatt, Ray Karls, and Bill Zepp. 34 SENIORS NOT PICTURED: Maureen Burson, John Grimesly, Dick Kurka, Jim McManus, Bob Mitchell. BILL ZEPP EARLENE ZUMBRUM SHIRLEY BUTKA LINDA ROBERTS The Queen's Float. LEFT TO RIGHT: Deanna Allard, Chris Glennon, Linda Roberts, Shirley Butka, and Cindy Christie. Students spent hours preparing their floats for the big parade. The Juniors put together the finest class float and the Girls Athletic Assoication entry was voted best of the club floats. 36 64 CINDY CHRISTIE DEANNA ALLARD HOMECOMING QUEEN CHRIS GLENNON Homecoming 1964! There were many highlights: the queen's assembly, the colorful parade, more eye-catching floats than ever, our win over Livingston in the Homecoming game, and the dance--all typical of our spirit, all the result of hard work. The theme of Homecoming 1964 was Say It With Music. We were honored by having Queen Chris Glennon and her attendants reign over the activities. THE MASS Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof. Father Arbanas dons the holy vestments in preparation for the Wednesday of- fering of Mass. Some Changes—A Deeper Meaning The servers lead the procession after Mass. Each student partici- pates personally in the sacrifice by serving, reading, or joining in the hymns and prayers. 38 Father John Dimke distributes the bread of life. We answer with Amen. Hey, hurry up with that picture, will you? They're all waitin' for me inside. John (Super Ram) Winchell gets ready to save the day at the Lettermen's assembly, Last year's Carnival Queen, Janna Sternerson, places a jeweled crown on the head of freshman Mary Ann Glen- non, the 1965 winner. One candidate was selected from each class to be in the competition. Other candidates were Liz Ternes, Kathy Vetsch, and Mary Soltero. Four is not too young to be a Ram fan and join the chant Rams Take State! Tom McMasters, Bob Shoemak, Mike Maxwell, Cliff Holmes, and Mike Mueller team up for a few bars of Rambo during Western Day fes- tivities. 39 John Gannon, Kathy O'Leary, and Dick Monahan unconcernedly play cards while Edith Schuster, the only sane person in the cast, looks on. If we all walk around the edges of the carpet, it will save wearing out the middle. This is one of humorous and strange events which takes place in the Cloisters, setting of the play. THE CURIOUS SAVAGE THE CAST: Edith Schuster, student director Kathy Dugan, John Gannon, Pam Marron, Dick Whittington, Tom McMasters, Dick Monahan, Jane El- liot, Lynne Gullard, Raymond Karls, Sharon Roberts, Kathy O’Leary, Tim O'Leary. Tom McMasters, Lynne Gullard, and Ray Karls plead with Edith Schuster to learn the location of $1,000,000 in bonds. Apparently they are getting nowhere. Sharon Roberts makes a face as she receives a new face for the play. 40 Every play must be produced. Dave Kessler and John Poore, soundmen, inspect a faulty microphone. DANCES 41 At the rate Janet Cline and Bob Dira are dancing, it's no wonder things got out of focus. Shirley Butka—A Cheerleader Reflects What The Fans Go Through Tom Buller Charles Campbell Jim Capser Phyllis Carroll Kathy Campau Sally Cantrell Marie Carroll Joe Cervantez Mike Bruski Pat Buchanan Louie Allard Mary J. Altmaier Jim Benish Bill Breen Connie Allen Roger Beeter Bob Bielefeld Christine Brooks 44 Wanda Cross Kevin Costello Sharon Dilley Eric Dissel Jim Crum Doug Daum Veronica Deichl Diane Desmul Kathy Cucciardi Rick Degenhart Bruce Denny Mary L. Dibold Barbara Dugan Myles Egan Gayle Ewals Dick Freund Margaret Dutton Bill Enright Peter Feldman Janelle Frost i 45 John Gannon Margaret Garcia Linda Garding Anthony Gerharz Vem Gisi Mike Glennon John Graham Judy Graham Larry Guilbault Ken Gustin Sue Haack Vicki Hanchett The class of '66 strove for, and attained new heights under the leadership of Greg Yungheim, secretary; Linda Larkin, treasurer; Phil Sullivan, vice president; and Jim Capser, president. Rita He alow Connie Herzog Dan Hickey Loren Hildestad Mary L. Hoene Pat Holland Cliff Holmes Pat Hughes Linda Jacobson Kurt John David Jonckowski Dan Kenney James Keogh Dianne Klundt Sandi Kreiter Ron Kostelecky Linda Larkin Greg Leskela Terry Lohrenz Bonnie Long Vonnie Longo Rick Lorang Mary Lundquist Margie Lutgen Mike McCann Marcia McCormick John McGahan Debbie McManus Tom McMasters Cathy Marble Bob Marler John Maronick 47 Pam Marron Jeannette Martin Patricia Martin Vicki Martinson Janice Morgan Kathleen Mueller Joe Neis John Norlund Sharyn Oliver Beatrice Olzack Virgil Papka Judy Pirtz Terrie Pirtz Jerry Pospisil Dennis Powers Marilyn Rose David Sammartino Bill Scarborough Rick Schaff Raynee Schaffer Bill Schneider Richard Schulte Colleen Schwartz Roger Rausch Mike Reynolds Dave Roberts Dave Robertson Susanne Rogers 48 Dick Slovap L Janelle Frost and Sue Haack examine the Old Testament symbols of preparation for Christ which are on the Jesse Tree. Lillian Smith Carl Sturm Philip Sullivan Mary Kay Thomson Sharon Solomon Janie Suppes Larry Talbot John Tiskus % Sandra Sommers Nana Stenerson Linda Theisen Joe Tokarski Jack Ulrickson 49 Dianne Vandal Fred VanValkenburg Marcia Verhaeghe Kathy Votsch Joan Walsh Mark Walshe Food baskets are prepared by many Central students including Pat Buch- anan and Janelle Frost. John Winchell Bob Winchell Jeanic Wold Joanie Wold John Wyrzckowski Greg Yungheim SOPHOMORES Michele Acker John Agvew John Aldrich Connie Allard Ron Ayers Robert Ballard Joe Bateson Carol Batt � I Kevin Bauer Richard Bean SOPHOMORES STRIVE FOR THE TOP SPIRITUALLY. . . Ken Bermes Gerry Bishop Teresa Borer Artis Boyle Barbara Brown Tom Budewitz 52 Barbara Bermes Bob Bermes Pauline Burgoyne Darlyne Campbell Jeanie Cantrell Diane Carroll Lois Carroll Dermis Casey Angelo Chavez Janet Cline Kathy Conter Religion II students found Living With Christ thought-provoking and stimulating. Kathe Coronei Cheryle Davies Tony DeAvila Rick DeMeyer Ross Denny Joseph Didier Jean Demback Nancy Dietzman Marsha Doss Shelley Dowell Bob Driscoll Michael Duncan Irene Dutton Don Ewals Larry Felton 53 Bill Ferro Judy Fischer Tom Ford Jim Frickle Pat Frost Mike Gainan Ed Garding Kathy Gardner Nancy Glennon Mike Griffin Debborah Grimm Kathie Hall Linda Harris Ron Hartman Marilyn Healey Dennis Heffner Sue Herminghaus Luddie Hess SCHOLASTICALLY. . . Dan Hill Mike Holbrook Diana Holzer 54 Charles Huebner Robert Jochem Schelle Johnson Linda Jones Carol Kaiser Phillip Karls Kathryn Kelly Mike Kenney Pat Kessel Robert Klein Dean Knudsen Kathy Kreiner Mary Ann Larguier Mary Ann Maloney Cathy MacIntyre Francie Marble SOCIALLY. . . Looks like a close one agree Bob Zepp and Jerry Bishop, but Michele Acker looks rather skeptical as they count votes. Marge Maro nick Theresa Martin Betty McCall Mike McCleary LED BY Bob McKenna David McNeely Mary Ellen McNulty Patrick Minard Gordon Mischel Paula Monaco Tom Mueller Debbie Neiss Joe Novasio Larry Obie Sally Orchowski Sharon O'Leary Wayne Moos Jean Mudd Dan Monahan Bob Moore 56 GOOD LEADERS Class officers search for the new something that will lead their class to the top. They are Tony Wolfe, Pat Schruth, Vice President; Sandi Schiavon, Secretary; Lana Smith, Treasurer. David Oswald Jim Pavelis Jim Petek Randy Rose Sandy Schiavon Margaret Poore Teresa Rossetto Theresa Schneider Doug Rausch Elaine Sabo Sandy Schrader Bobbie Jo Rivera Charlie Schafer Pat Schruth Vem Roberts John Schafer Gene Schwartz JoAnn Rogers Linda Schaff Karen Slovarp 57 Karen Smith Kay Wosepka Pat Zitur Theresa Zumbrun Bob Zepp John Staid Leanore Stecher Judy Steiner NOT PICTURED Kathy Hickey, Rita Whittington, and Timber Murray David Stenerson Don Sticks Jim Stokoe Linda Strieker Con Stroebe Sally Sturm Ed Szudera Mary Anne Ulrickson Lynne Westbrook Debby Whitson Kathy Whittle Beverly Winchell Dennis Winter Larry Witchen 58 FRESHMEN Debbie Ackerman David Arrotta Louise Astle Now where did I leave my wallet? wonders Joe Purcell as he searches through the treasures from his locker. Vida Avens Robin Axlund Peggy Ayers Paul Bach Dianna Ballard Mary Beeter Connie Benoist Tony Blackmore Jeannie Bond Mike Boyett John Bragg Peggy Brant Dan Brady Mary Breen Carol Bresnahan Susan Bromenshenk Patrick Brogan Jim Buller Barbara Carroll Jim Carlin 60 Sheila Casey Mary Connolly Mike Cucciardi Elaine Davies Rita Kae Daylong Mary Desmul Carol Dickey Ron Dierenfield Bill Dow Pat DuBray Deane Duffner Mary Ann Ehlenburg Charlene Eskro Theresa Felton Sharon Fendrick Gloria Florez Bernard Figge Barbara Gause Mary Ann Glennon Linda Godinez 61 Greg Guay Dan Grimsley Randy Gullard Peggy Gullickson John Hauptman Eddy Helgeson Susan Hennessy Charlene Hirsch Paul Haack Connie Haider Janet Hamilton John Hanchett Judy Hartman Rick Holbrook Tom Hunt Joe Hurlbut Pat Hurley David Jochim Celine Jordan Margie Kaiser James Keller Pam Kelly Terry Kelly Larry Kenney Miles Keogh James Kiedrowski 62 Debbie Lindner Tom Lohrenz Angie Lucien Irene Lutgen Pat McCann Ed McIntosh Jolly Fun seems to be Debbie Linder's ex- pression as she was caught off guard doing her part for The Curious Savage . Dana MacManus Mike MacManus John McNulty Les Magers Angie Mangiantini Fred Marble Jane Maronick Tim Marron Burton Matchette Richard Me re ness Mike Meyer Eileen Minette Douglas Mitchell Roberta Miller Larry Monahan Kathy Moos Diana Neis Ron Nordlund Mary F. Normand And over I go! exclaims Mary Beth Sheehy as she dives over four of her gym class. Julie O'Leary Susan Oswald Willard Papka 64 PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER Jim Butler Nancy Dolan Barbara Ligget Lynda Richter Tom Pate Becky Peterson Mary Jo Pirtz Debbie Porter Joe Purcell Alona Ratchie Dennis Ratchie Nancy Riedl Tom Rolando Stan Rubel Dick Ryan Tom Saubert Linda Schaff Debbie Schaffer John Schiltz Barbara Schmitt Mary Schmitt John Schulte Rick Seitz Monica Sells Joe Scherman Peggy Shoemaker Paul Singer Ruth Soria 65 Robert Johnkowski, Rodney Rose, and Mike Depner seem to be enjoying some magazines from the large collection in the library. Rodney Rose Mike Spelman Phil Stammen Barbara Stovall Mike Sullivan Bob Talbot Mary Beth Tarmann Laurie Taylor Peggy Thelen John Thomas Mark Tokarski John Turcotte Frances Ulrickson Jerry VanValkenburg Mary VanValkenburg Susan Vap Claudia Vassar Frances Vollhaber Edna Walsh Curtis Ward Jim White Vickie Winter Audrey Witchen Jerry Wyrzkowskie Rita Wynkoop Vickie Zimmerer Ronald Zitur 66 m� sm lipIf iSiS w ssiissgii ATHLETICS Coach Christensen Gene Phillips, Captain Second Place, 138 lbs. Jack Thrasher Third 165 lbs. 1965 STATE Central's first wrestling trophies get admiring attention from Mike McCann, Gene Phillips, Bob Jordan, George Axlund, and Jack Thrasher who helped bring them home. BOTTOM ROW: Rick Smith, Greg Smith, Mike Kenney, Bob Jordan, Dan Monahan; MIDDLE ROW: George Axlund, Court Shields, Gene Phillips, Captain, Mike McCann; TOP ROW: Coach Don Christensen, Pat Minard, Charles Parnell, Jack Thrasher, Bill Scarborough, Manager. CLASS A CHAMPIONS Bob Jordan Third, 103 lbs. Outstanding Wrestler, Divisional Summe Studete The 1965 Wrestlers truly lived up to Central's motto. They not only strove for the top, but reached it with the State Championship. The Rams had the best MIKE McCANN sea- son record since wrestling became Fourth, 133 lbs. a major sport at Cen- tral, dropping only two conference meets. They went into the Divisional with high hopes and were not disappointed; they took first and ten of the twelve wrestlers were eligible for the state meet. The state meet meant another first for the team and places for four individual wrestlers. Teamwork and Coach Christensen are two reasons why the Rams were able to reach the top. As Coach Christensen put it, team effort throughout the season made the outstanding record and enabled the Rams to take Class A Divisional and State. 69 Mike McCann Fourth, 133 lbs. Acoach’s dream, commented Coach Jake Lynch. Hustle, team play, depth on the bench--and ex- cellent coaching--added up to a year to be proud of for the Big Green: a 17-2 season record; first place in Division I; third place in the Big 31 Con- ference; and second place in the Division I tourn- ament which sent the Rams to State. Perhaps one of the highlights of the season was the 7-point victory over Billings Senior at the state tourn- ament. Even this, however, did not completely com- pensate for the two disappointing losses which kept the Rams from placing. The two wins over Laurel, however, easily made up for the one loss to them. Individual honors came to Joe Weber and Ron Bill- stein, who were named to the Division I All-Tourn- ament team. Captain Tom Manning earned a place on the All-State second team and Ron received hon- orable mention. Cool ball handling and a good fake pleases Joe but disconcerts his opponent. VARSITY KNEELING: Junior Varsity Coach Tom Roe, Bill Ferro, Trainer, Tom Craighill, Mgr., Dan Kenney, Mgr., Coach Jake Lynch. STANDING: Pat Schruth, Greg Soltero, Ron Billstein, Rick Sanchez, Dennis Sullivan, Don Malmstrom, Bob Capser, Jerry Pospisil, Joe Weber, Tom Manning, Mike Glennon, Vern Gisi, Ken Gustin. 100% EFFORT It's up! and with Ron Billstein kicking and Greg Soltero holding you can bet it'll be good. FOOTBALL-1964 Varsity BOTTOM ROW: Manager Tom Craighill, Ed Garding, Larry Guillbault, Doug Daum, Bob McKenna, Greg Smith, Pat Hughes, Dennis Powers, Roger Rausch, Kevin Cline, Bob Moore, Pat Schruth, Trainer Bill Ferro. SECOND ROW: Coach Don Christensen, Captain Dennis Sullivan, John Winchell, George Axlund, Court Shields, Bill Lee, Don Malmstrom, Rick Sanchez, Mike Glennon, Ron Billstein, Mike Hickey, Greg Soltero, Line Coach Tom Roe. TOP ROW: Jim Frickle, Ron Kostelecky, Rick Bean, Jack Thrasher, Mike McCann, Jerry Pospisil, Bob Rolando, Gene Phillips, Fred VanValkenburg, Bob Dira, Dick Monahan. NOT PICTURED: Manager Dave Jonckowski. Teamwork probably best describes the type of football the Rams played this year. There were, as there always will be, a few who were outstanding, but success cannot be attributed only to thers. Mike Hickey, voted the Most Valuable Player by his teammates, gained over 850 yards rushing and averaged six yards on a carry. Ron Billstein, quarterback, excelled with his passing, play-making and place kicking. Greg Soltero also stood out on offense. Defense, is as much a part of any team as offense. John Winchell, Don Malmstrom, Bill Lee and George Axlund are just a few of the Rams' outstanding defense men. The team could not have been successful, how- ever, if it had not had the backing of the many members not mentioned. The tremendous team effort earned the Rams their 5-4 record and third place in their conference. Defense, a vital part of any successful team, worked well for the Rams against the Miles City Cowboys. Court Shields studies the action of the game as Kevin Cline spots for the Rams. Okay, Mike, give it to Greg, and he'll run it around the end. BOTTOM ROW: Bob Winchell, Pat Minard, Bill Scarborough, Bob Zepp, Eric Dissel. SECOND ROW: Coach Bob Bryce, John Graham, Gene Schwartz, Dennis Winter, Mike McCleary, Manager Dan Kenney. TOP ROW: Dan Hill, Doug Rausch, Jim MacManus, Vem Roberts, Mike Kenney. NOT PICTURED: John Agnew, Tom Sheehy, John Staid, Ed Szudera. Practice at Colton Field included Long sessions Lovely sunsets Late supper Mike Hickey and Court Shields Court Shields, J.V. Coach Bob Bryce, George Axlund 76 Ron Billstein Planning Posing Predicting Dirt Daring Desire CHEERING OUR WAY TO VICTORY Pep Club officers: Kathy Murphy, Pam Marron, Linda Roberts, Ellen Bragg, and Sharon Kiedrowski. 78 The B squad cheerleaders keep the cheers loud and spirits high for the J. V. and B squad teams. Francie Marble, Betty McCall, Mary Soltero, Linda Jones, and Kathie Hall lead the cheers. Frank Chesarek looks skeptical but Bob Shoemaker is confident that the Booster Boys are the greatest. Shown with them are Dick Kurka, Bill Schneider, Rick Ballard, Mike McCleary, Charlie Huebner, Mike Maxwell, and Dick Whittington. Winners of the State Class A Cheerleading Trophy, Varsity Cheerleaders Cathy Marble, Deanna Allard, Shirley Butka, head, Marie Burgoyne and Chris Glennon led the school with Go! Fight! Win! spirit. They sound like angels, and look like them, too, students agree. The 75 number A Cappella choir is directed by Mr. John Guenther. Mapping out plans for the magazine drive, Stu- dent Council officers, Chris Glennon, Fred VanValkenburg, Tom Manning, Ron Billstein, Janna Stenerson, Bill Lee, are gaining valuable experience in leadership and responsibility. Constituting an indespensible service to the school, the Student Library Assistants offer an open door to the world of knowledge, creativity, and imagination. Clear, logical, and quick thinking combined with skillful expression make a good debater, as Tony Wolf and Charlie Schaeffer, Rick Johnson and Susan Herminghaus, Phil Sullivan and Dave Roberts, Bill Lee and Bob Murdo, Barbara Dugan and Dennis Powers can well attest. Keeping the altar, vestments and chapel in perfect shape is one of the main tasks of the Centralites. Officers shown are Angie Lucien, Frances Ulridkson, Susan Vapp, and Mary Ann Maloney. CLUBS PROVIDE OUTLETS Boys Oblates, under the direction of Father Arbanas, concentrate on spiritual growth. Shown are officers, Phil Karls and Bob Driscoll. RELIGION CCD officers Tony Ewals and Connie Allard admire drawings done by Patty Lesniak’s second grade religion students. Twenty-three CCD members help teach Saturday religion classes in the various parishes. Donna Moos, Chris Brooks, Arlene Prevol and Wanda Cross solemnly go over plans for vocation day with Earlene Zumbrun, Sodality Prefect. Bill Hanson, Joe Mudd, Bob Jordan, and Bill Zepp, officers of Central’s newest boys' service club, the Jaybees, pose with one of the lecterns they made which won the hearts of the faculty. SERVICE Come on, fellas, smile like George. Letterman's Club officers Fran Hummel, John Winchell, and George Axlund direct the club's activities. Don't look now, but he is taking our picture, Gene Phillips seems to be saying to his fellow Key Club officers. Ron Billstein, Ed Hudson, and Dick Whittington. A pair of skis, a patch of snow, and a bit of confidence are all you need, say Bill Breen, RobbinCline, Margaret Kuhim aim, and Mike Bresnahan, Ski Club officers. Art Club officers Rod Kerner, Dick Whitting- ton, and Bill Hanson, have far-away places on their minds as they pose silhouetted before a mosaic world map. The intricate working of the movie pro- jector is old hat to Rod Kerner, presi- dent of the Audio Visual Club. Planning, intramurals, GAA officers Debbie Neiss, Kathy Hickey, Connie Allan, and Nancy Glennon, all think that sports are fun as well as healthful. 84 Medical'Careers Club: Margaret Garcia, Susan Freund, Nancy Dernbach, and Sharon Freund. National Science Club: Deanna Allard, Jack Thrasher, and Tom Shcchy. Future Teachers: Donna Mayer, Susan Merminghaus, Maurene Burcson. 85 MOVING TOWARD A CAREER No school could get along without a band and we have the best. They provide music for pep-rallies, games, majorettes, school plays, and special assemblies. Tom Kelly is band president. Doing stupendous jumps, leaps, and somersaults is a lot of fun for the Tumblers, and a lot of entertainment for the spectators who watch them during halftime. Precision and coordination are requisites for the Majorettes as they preform their many varied routines. Leading the corps is head majorette, Donna Mayer. Pauline Burgoyne, Tom Ford, and Sharon O'Leary enjoy Sister Marie William's approach to learning Latin by the Natural Method. Tom word FRENCH SPANISH Mesdemoiselles Martha Northup, Lynn Gullard, Maria Catherine Knutson et Monsieur Richard Schulte preparent joyousement pour un bon voyage en France. Sheehy makes rapid headway on a Spanish cross- puzzle as Linda Theisen strives to catch up. 88 Pinecones are more than just food for squirrles; they are food for thought. Dick Freund, Bill Scarborough and John Tiskus discover this as they probe the cones for ideas for essays in English III. LANGUAGE - KEY TO COMMUNICATION Sister Agnes Clare points out Shakes- peare's homeland to Linda Hanchett, Pat Pitet, and Dave Hardy. Yeh, it's cute, as long as it stays in the jar, agree Leanore Stecher, Lana Smith, Karen Slovarp and Debby Whitson. TEAMWORK IN THE CLASSROOM. . . Sister Mary Eugene makes good use of the over head projector to explain the A B C's of geometry to Mary Ulrickson. PROGRESS FOR TOMORROW Hey, Sturm, don't drink too much. We're kind of low on hydrochloric acid, says Tom Craighill. 91 SOME COURSES DEVELOP Paper and glue, always some- thing to do, that's what art is made of. This is what Ruth Sorie, Kathy Gardner, and Jeanne Dernbach discover as they piece together a mosaic map of the world. There is no rest in Drafting class, as can be seen by this group of hard-working fellows, Ron Elery, Charles Parnell, Roger Scarborough, and Richard Schaff. CREATIVITY, EFFICIENCY Cow isthe mime for all geed men to. . . Linda Jacobson despairs as Martha Northrup and other classmates type on, improving in speed and accuracy. Government students learned that just one of our nation's many characteristics is unity through diversity. Here some of Sister Mary Elizabeth's late bloomers enact this in their own class as Dick Kurka dreams of faraway places, Helen Hadler points there but looks elsewhere, Frank Chesarek is absorbed in the book, and Dick Olson tries to look alert even though his book is upside down. KNOWLEDGE COMES. . . 94 WISDOM LINGERS Barbara Schmitt, aided by Eddie Helgeson and Barbara Gause, interprets a chart to fellow class- mates in a Freshman religion class. 'The Missouri Territory not only had rich resources, abundant beauty and a colorful history, but also a great basketball team, points out coach Lynch to Ameri- can History students. Does she or doesn't she? wonders Pixie McCord. Other members of this Religion IV Panel--Eileen Helgeson, Kathy Walsh, Betsy Hamilton, and Jackie Jam--seem en- grossed in 'The Spirit of Catholicism . Not 'The Thinker , but John Lyons dreaming of the future, colleges, and scholarships. 'That's where the battle took place, points out Tom Pate to Eileen Minette. The freshmen tried to understand history better by following the paths of the various people as they spread civilization across Europe. Tom Budewitz, Jeanie Cantrell and Gerry Bishop take advantage of a writing lab in English II to check the spelling of a word, review the book report form and do some research on the short story writers. Our friend in the office, Mrs. Andrew Schaff, glances through gradua- tion announcement orders from the seniors. Her day is filled with permit slips, admission slips, typing and an- swering the phone. 4 Mr. Jim Mack, school custodian, takes time out from cleaning the boards to pose with a wide grin. He can usually be seen around seventh period when our day is ending, but his is just beginning. Mrs. Mack has an equally big smile as she sweeps up after school. WE SAY THANKS Faithfulness in the line of duty can best de- scribe Mr. Andrew Schaff. He never tires of sweeping and cleaning to make our school spotless. The office workers are helpful girls to have around. They gave up their study halls to spend their time de- livering messages and detention slips, and picking up the ab- sentee lists from each c ass The male members of the office workers, Jim McManus, Dave Hardy, Pat Pitet, ham it up while waiting for the bell to ring. Since lunch is one of the highlights of our day, the cooks are mighty import- ant people in our estimation. Mrs. Otellia Witham, Mrs. Edie May and Mrs. Mildred Griffin are preparing another one of their famous lunches, with plenty of extra for those many double orders. PATRONS The RAMBLER and RAMPAGE staffs wish to extend their gratitude and appreciation to ail the patrons and friends who have helped finance the yearbook and paper. Aetna Life Insurance 2718 3rd Ave North Connolly Saddlery 2911 Montana Ave K-G Bootery West Park Plaza Aileen's 112 North Broadway Cook Travel Service 4 North Broadway King Transfer 8 Storage 523 North 28th Aldrich Company 4th Ave North 8 27th Cop Construction Co. Box 1171 Knutson's Boot Shop 2616 1st Ave North American Service Bureau 404 North 31st Street Doyle's 116 North Broadway Kreiner Optical Center West Park Plaza Anthony's Buttrey's Shopping Center Doris' Nearly New Shop 2160 Central Ave Leo's Sheetrock Co. 33 Marshall Drive Arena Cafe Livestock Center Depner's Shoe Shop 2920 4th Ave North Lindamood Music 224 Broadway Barry O'Leary Inc. 215 North 16th Esquire Fine Food 3314 1st Ave North Lynch Flying Service Billings Logan Field Benner Construction Co. 2902 Miles Ave Empire Steel 8 Mfg. Co. 501 North 18th Magnavox TV Sales Hart-Albin Store Berg's Sports Den 2921 2nd Ave North Empire Heating 8 Cooling NP Industrial Sites Marion Opticians 2820 2nd Ave North Bert Lillis Insurance 515 North 27th Fisher's Lock 8 Gun Shop 1105 North 31st Mark Adrian Studio West Park Plaza Billings Business College 3125 3rd Ave North 4B's Cafeteria 1600 Ave D McLaughlin Inc. 502 North 25th Billings Monument Co. 3523 Montana Ave Fox Theater Barber Shop 306 North Broadway Meadow Gold Dairy 109 South Broadway Billings Neon Sign Co 505 North 27th Frost Top Drive Inn Broadwater Medical Center Pharmacy 1240 North 27th Billings Sash 8 Door Co. Box 1098 Gallagher's Prescriptions 1231 North 29th Midland Drug 23 North 27th Billings Travel Lodge 3311 2nd Ave North Gorham Park Drug 19th St. 8 Broadwater Midwest Cabinet Co. 2010 Hallowell Lane Blackwell's TV 8 Appliance 1327 Central Ave Grand Ave Payless 17th 8 Grand Ave Mildred Hazel Downtown 8 West Park Broasted Chicken Inn 10th 8 Grand Harold's Upholstery 1807 Grand Ave Montagues Jewelers West Park Brown's Auto Service 635 Central Ave Hart-Albin Men's Store Broadway 8 1st Ave Northside Lumber 8 Coal 1111 6th Ave Builder's Mart 2021 2nd Ave North Hart-Albin Store Broadway 8 1st Ave Northwestern Auto Supply 422 North Broadway Casa De Pizza 2916 1st Ave North Hester's Studio 317 North Broadway Noyes Grocery 602 North 27th Clark Lincoln-Mercury 303 North 30th Street Hilling's Pharmacy 3311 4th Ave North Nye's Dairy 910 Polly Drive C M Construction 2331 King Ave Hummel Drug 2824 2nd Ave North Paper -Calmenson Poly Drive Coast to Coast Store 2823 Montana Ave John's Barber Shop 1113 Grand Ave Peterson Print Shop 2712 2nd Ave. North Coffman Floral 2822 1 2 1st Ave North Kasper's Photo Shop 105 North 29th Pierce's Flooring 2007 Montana Plaza Barber Shop West Park Plaza Security Savings G Loans 2701 2nd Ave North Top Notch Cafe 2908 2nd Ave North Powell's Appliance TV West Park Plaza Selby Reprint Co. 114 North 27th Trott Printing Co. 2808 2nd Ave North Q's Sport Shop 2825 1st Ave North Sherman's So. Side Texaco 101 South 17th Vaughn Ragsdale 1st Ave N. 29th Reporter Printing Supply 1402 1st Ave North Singer Sewing Center 111 North 29th Ward City 3rd 31st Rex Laundry 21 South Broadway Ski Tipi Red Lodge Western Litho-Print Inc. 15 North 27th Street Rip's Shoes 1212 Grand Slovarp Bros. Construction 8006 Lake Elmo Road Wilson Dunham Service 2511 1st Ave South Roscoe Steel Culvert 1420 Montana Ave Spear Meat Market 10 North 29th Yam Shop Buttrey's Shopping Center Rose Park Enco 2101 Grand Sunset Bowl 1625 Central Yellowstone Glass Co. 224 North 31st Salt Creek Freightway 15 South 21st Tippet Studio 113 North 29th Zimmerman's Studio 220 North Broadway Scheels Hardware Downtown West Park FRIENDS Allard, Dr. Clayton Johnson, Donavon Pelatt, Tom Anderson, L. B. Kane, Lawrence Peterson, Nils Anderson, Murl O. Kelly, Thomas Pospisil, Jerry Breen, Thomas B. Kuhlmann, Eugene Roscoe, William P. Brogan, Dr. R. E. Brooks, Jack M. Lanb, Frank Sheehy, John C. Lemire, Dr. Singer, Paul Buxton, Mr. Mrs. Dale Campeau, Dale Campbell, Charles Longo, B. E. Smith, Sidney T. Stecker, Peter Lyons, W. B. Mangiantini, Henry Stewart, Roy R. Dugan, Fred N. Ewals, Edward Martinson, Walter Stovall, Orvill McBride, James Strausberg, Dick Ford, Francis W. Miller, Hud Stroebe, Francis Gerharz, Anthony Nelles, Ralph Thomason, Pete Healy, Steve Nyman, W. E. O'Leary, Timothy Vandal, Henry Herminghaus, R. F. , Jr. Verhaeghe, Marcel Herzog, Harry Olson, Sheldon Wold, Albert Hoene, Howard Jacobson, Eugene Pelatt, George Yegen, Peter, Jr. Pelatt, James ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We are grateful to the following people for their help. Mr. Gene Stock, American Yearbook representative. Mr. Ed Weller, Hough School Studio. Billings Gazette, for the use of their pictures. 99 Central's newspaper, the Rampage , reached the goal of every good paper--keeping its readers informed of the latest news. Editor-in-Chief Jackie Jam Assistant Editors Tom Pelatt Kathleen Walsh Photographer Greg Stovall Adviser Sister Leo Therese Staff Bob Capser Diane Carroll Rita Daylong Bob Driscoll Pat DuBray Margaret Fitzgerald Janelle Frost Kathy Gallagher Betsy Hamilton Bill Hanson Sue Herminghaus David Jonckowski Bob Mitchell Kathy Murphy LaVonne Nelles Anne Ross Tom Sheehy Shirley Zumbrun The sight of someone on the Rambler staff actually working is such a rare sight that the rest of the staff slow- ly gathers around to watch in awe.