De Smet High School - Bulldog Yearbook (De Smet, SD)

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Little ones leave Mom and Dad Kindergarten is the first major step in growing up. It was probably the first time without Mom and Dad, but it was also filled with lasting friendships with children their own age. Each week a new Star- of-the-week was picked, and then that student was treated special. Parties were held for all the holidays. For President Washington and Lincoln's Birthdays, the students each made a booklet about the President which they took home. Community helpers also played a part in the kindergarten class. Starting in April a person from the community, such as a hospital worker, would come and tell the class about their jobs and how they help the people of De Smet. Top, front row. Steve Wienk, Amber Hallan, Kimmy Burgers, Stacia Johnson, Patrick Nolte. Middle row. Michelle Dubro, Joshua Pommer, Jenni Borah, JR Lembke, Laurie Hein, Aaron Poppen. Back row-. Stephanie Purintun, Nicole Roth, Vicki Wilkinson, Liza Brenden. After a 24-inch snowfall and a five-day snow vacation, students trudge over drifts to get to classes. Front row: Amanda Currier, Cristy Beck, Brianne Albrecht, Matt Kees, Kimberly Falconer, Shon Asleson. Middle row: Aaron Siver, Carly Cummins, Laura Weerts, Angela Rom me re im, Brady Sargent, Amber Slaight. Back row: Doug Ascher, Jason Pekron, Jeremy Olson, Amy Klinkel, Buster Vincent, Mrs. Pratt. 27

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First grade celebrates and learns First graders celebrated each holiday with fervor. For Hal- loween they performed a play for the people at the Good Samaritan Center. The classes had a gift exchange during their Christmas party in December. They made Valentine cookies for a party in February, and presented a play for Mother's Day. On Parent Visitation Day some of the students’ parents came in and told about their jobs. Mrs. Janish and Mrs. Aughen- baugh taught math skills of addition and subtraction, through the number 18, and telling time. The first graders were divid- ed into reading groups on various ability levels, and learned to read simple directions and maps. Writing skills included printing letters, and writing sentences and short stories. 26 Top, front row.- Sara Geib, Scott Larson, Heather Skyberg, Leah Twite, Lisa Wallen- stein, Chris GiUigan, Susan Close, Chris Haines, Matt Palmlund. Back: Daron Larson, Heath Perry, Melinda Whitney, Amy Hein, Darin Zell, Mrs. Aughenbaugh, Lindsay Knock, Scott Pekron, Jerry Mausbach, Nolan Walkow. Above, front: Travis Reilly, Sarah Ep- pinger, Nicole Vincent, Candase Hein, Christie Hein. Middle-. Derek Sprang, Tara Conn, Buddy Vincent, Ross Kruse, Rhonda Whitney, Justin Prahl, Adam Halverson. Back: Mrs. Janish, Stephan Albrecht, Tim Brown, Jesse Giedd, Mark Wilkinson, Trad Kretchmer, Carly Page. FHA members help first graders carve pumpkins for Halloween.

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SPORTS- totally awesome’ There was a strong move during mid-boys' basketball season toward a more positive atmosphere at all athletic events, said Marv McCune, athletic director. We had a good following all year in terms of numbers and hopefully many realized that there is a building process involved with an unsuccess- ful athletic program just as there is a building process in a successful business or farm. Most people understand that 14-18-year-old kids react much better to a positive reinforcement than negative remarks. I believe the majority of Bulldog followers have made the swing to that idea. The athletic department wel- comed Pat Wheeler to the coaching staff. Mr. Wheeler was the assistant boys' basketball, track and football coach. Several pieces of new equip- ment were also received by the athletic department. New rims for the bangboards and a new portable basket were purchased. Football players received new jerseys, and the wrestlers received new warm-up pants. No smoking, no chewing, no drinking were some of the training rules for athletes. If any athlete was caught breaking any of these rules, it meant immediate dismissal from the team. Athletes could stay out until 11 p.m. on weekdays, one a.m. on weekends, and 10 p.m. on a night before a game or a match. These rules were enforced by the high school coaches, administrators and city police. Mr. Janish shows junior high kids that he can still shoot a decent free throw. Bill Blogg, 1, gets set to catch Chad Dilka, SO Rod Anderson, 34, is being stopped at the baseline by members of the Lake Preston Divers. 28