Fruita High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Fruita, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 166 of the 1973 volume:

1973 THE KALEIDOSCOPE I find in my mind, in its miscellany of ideas and musings, a curious collection of little landscapes and pictures, shining and fading for no reason. Sometimes they are views in no way remarkable, --the corner of a road, a heap of stones, an old gate. But there are many charming pictures too: as I read, between my eyes and book, the Moon sheds down on harvest fields her chill of silver; I see autumnal avenues, with the leaves falling, or swept in heaps; and storms blow among my thoughts, with the rain beating forever on the fields. Then Winter's upward glare of snow appears; or the pink and deli- cate green of Spring in the windy sunshine; or cornfields and green waters, and youths bathing in Sum- mer's golden heats.... Logan Pearsall Smith TABLE OF CONTENTS SENIORS................................3 JUNIORS...............................23 SOPHOMORES............................35 ACADEMICS.............................45 AUTUMN..............................59 WINTER..............................95 SPRING.............................132a ADVERTISEMENTS.....................133 2 ACCOMPLISHMENT is. SENIORS MOTTO: Today is the first day of the rest of our lives. FLOWER: Peace Rose COLORS: Purple and lavendar SONG: WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN L-R: Joanie Opmeer, Sec.; Dick Lane, Pres.; Pat Boyle, V. Pres.; Belinda Waite, Treas. We've only just begun. Although we have made a good start we have gained memories that will last us for the rest of our lives. As sophomores we were an ambitious class with great expectations for our coming years. The prom, the arrival of our class rings, and the silly things we did, will be fun rememberances of our junior year. The mighty class of 73 will always remember Lyle's, sports, senior ditch day, and graduation. These are all reminders that our days are ending... Seniors will fondly look back on their years at FMHS and remember them with pride and honor. C L A S S o F 1 9 7 3 Cl John Adams Mike Allen Keith Antonson Roberta Asher Anthony Archuleta Dick Atkinson Joette Anderson 4 Kim Aubert Susan Bankert Gary Banks Phylis$ Berg Hud Benson Gary Berlin 5 Jimmy Bernal Marsha Blasdel Andy Bomschein Patricia Boyle Karen Bochmann Cheryl Brasher Shari Bratton 6 Mike Brown Glenda Burgess Debbie Casady Edwin Buniger Gregg Chaffee Renee Cherveny Jeannie Cloud 7 Dennis Collard Cheryl Collins 8 Debbie Dougherty Donna Downer Randy Gale r'}% .ft Glenn Gardner Deanna Giles Larry Filener Cindy Gilder 9 Vicki Giles Burdette Goza Bill Grassie Mitzi Greenmun Terry Harper Lana Hardy Martha Harris 10 Pam Hawks Mary Henderson Laurie Hill Tom Hockett Tom Hodson Dirk Hoisington Ray Houck 11 Glenda Hudson Ken Hulslander Roger Jensen Randy Jaeger Kristi Jones Sherry Johnson Kathy Kalvar 12 Kenneth Karp Jimmy Kitson Karen Klooz Dee Lawson Kirk Kalvar Bruce Kelley Dick Lane 13 Cindy Lebsack Beth Lucore Michelle Lyman Mike Marshall Jimmy Martinez Jodie May 14 Elaine McBride Ray McLaughlin Don Mease Dennis Medina Robert Mendenhall 15 Kathy Ottman Wes Page Sherylen Patterson 16 Gary Peterson Kay Peterson Mike Peterson Terri Peterson Beth Reynolds Jerry Riggle -A Ron Puckett Rich Porter Mary Richards 17 Viv Sakala Marjiana Schumann Diane Sellers Irma Silva Kathy Schultz Leonard Silence Suzi Simpson Jane Smith Nancy Southall Cathy Sullivan Roger Stahle Sherry Ottman Steele Rick Sullivan 19 Karen Trimble Penny Tuckness Tommy Turner Roberta Vaughn Laura Walls Bunny Turner Belinda Waite 20 Reta Walton Harold Watkins Dale Wells Laura Werling Karen Wheeler Richard Werling Dickie White 21 William Wilkie Jay Williams Rusty Williams Susan Wyckoff Lisa Wilson 22 UPCOMING is. . . JUNIORS MOTTO: Hand in hand we walk on the threshold of a dream. FLOWER: Poppy COLORS: Silver and blue SONG: THEME from SHAFT L-R: Janie Barcus-Vice-President; Cyrie Gieske-Treasurer; Becky Baker- President; Cindy Morlang-Secretary. The Class of '74 spent both its sophomore and junior years making money for prom. Sohpomore pro- jects included painting the Dinosaur and several bake sales. Dena Bigum was elected sophomore at- tendant to represent our class in the homecoming royalty. Our class was active in many sports; specif- ic honors included Randy Klein, Chris Bennetts and Everett Musselman making varsity basketball. The sophomore wrestlers helped in body and spirit to bring the first place trophy to Fruita. Sophomore class officers were Chris Bennetts-President; Mike Wine-Vice-President; Becky Baker-Secretary; and Cyrie Gieske-Treasurer. During our junior year, money was mostly earned from the pop machine, but we used a large part of it for our homecoming float; however, we did place third in competition. As juniors, our boys played a major part in many sports throughout the school. The girls were active also in intramural sports. We elected Cindy Morlang as junior attendant. 1972-73 proved to be a busy year as we worked for and presented the 1973 Prom in honor of the graduating seniors. 1 9 7 4 23 Brian Baird Janie Barcus Cynthia Bernal Becky Baker Andrew Bell Dena Bigum Chris Bennetts Adelle Bonatti Skip Barbee Jerry Berlin Ann Arbogast Sharon Amspiger David Ambrosich David Bacheldor Nancy Bates Mike Bonds Ronald Bond Alicia Bornschein Debbie Bristol Beth Buck k i Carol Buniger Steve Buller Dessa Campbell Brent Burgess • -- ( Bart Busch I Melanie Chaffee Susan Chandler Arveda Chesney Marvella Chesney 25 Steve Clements Gary Crews Cynthia Ellis 26 Lesa Evans David Dessert Jamee Enstrom David Files Glen Coup Debbie Duncan V« Scott Erickson Valerie Folsom Samuel Crespin James Dunham Roger Erkman Patricia Fowler Carol Gore Cindy Gosnell Ray Grant George Grassie Berlyn Goss Greg Green Pamela Grant Gary Greenmun Robin Haas Cindy Harper Julie Hawke Mike Hawks 27 Justin Howry 28 Tom Landini Mark Hinnant Nancy Hoisington Steve Kamplain Rhonda Koestel Terry Lebsack Juanita Herrera Carla Klooz Patricia Kochevar Patsy Larson Jay Kulhanek Jack Lemmon Jonathan Howard Randall Klein Steve Jones Gayle Lyman Kenneth Manchester Nancy Martinez Phillip Marutzky Debbie Martinez George McGill Janet Marquez Willaim McDaniel Neil Means Diane Medina Patty Miracle Shane Monger 29 Bruce Mosher Mark Mosher Mark Murray 30 Kent Oliver Larry Ottman Marlene Owens Shirley Moser Ralph Musick Pat O'Conner Tim Patty Camille Peck Steve Pitts Susan Pollock Helen Quest Janet Radar Steve Richardson Beth Rogers Brian Rogers Pat Roskowski Vickie Roulston Kathy Pedersen Jane Placencia Vickie Raymond Brian Reicks Tom Raymond Debra Schulthies Jerry Shaw Connie Saunders Jay Shepherd Carla Thompson Jim Schraw Royce Seal Paula Sheppard Debbie Tomlinson Deana Schropp Carol Serrano Bill Sullivan Becky Tufly Terry Violett 9 Linda Waid Kenneth Trujillo Mark Wagner Cindy Waite Myra Wagner Stephanie Wagner Karl White Ray Widegrin Timothy Winegardner Tim Wyatt Travis Young David Younger 33 Richard Youll Shanna Yourdon John Zimmerman JUNIORS (NOT PICTURED) Jim Adams Jim Adamson Daniel Ambrosich Christine Baca Gary Baker Wally Ballard Gary Banks Lynn Bemis Harry Benson Wesley Bornschein Joe Bray Douglas Burford Bruce Cairns Brian Campbell Cory Claussen Eugene Clements Bryan Darnell James Fielitz Mike Ford Misty Fraser Randy Gale James Gardner Sam Grumpp Gary Hall Mark Hampton Loretta Hanson Warren Hartry Patricia Henderson Fred Herrera Raymond Houck Vem Hoell Kyle Johnson Sandra Jordon Jean Koziol Lyndon Lampert Joe Lingo John Lister Clay Lockwood Dianna Lucas Gary Marquez Cindy McDonald Marilyn McNeill Tim Mursko Chuck O'Brien Deborah Orvik Mike Owens Tim Pace Virginia Padilla Jackie Pauls Gary Pitts Angela Priest Robert Roberson Frankie Sanchez Larry Sanchez Rocky Sedillo Don Sutton Wendy Thomas Julie Traylor Leonard Vallez Brad Van Deusen Robert Voegely Kenneth Wilson Ronnie Yater Jodi Younger 34 BEGINNING is... SOPHOMORES MOTTO: If you see someone without a smile, give him one of yours. FLOWER: Carnation COLORS: Sapphire blue and white SONG: SCHOOL’S OUT-ALICE COOPER Velann Anderson Jay Batt Kathy Beard Dennis Becker Elvira Bernal Sherilyn Blackburn Jeri Bond Theresa Bonds Debora Boothe Jeff Braa Shirleen Brach Ray Bradley Elizabeth Brasher Cathy Brown Debbie Brown Paul Brown Terry Brown Mark Brozina V ifI Terry Arnspiger Roger Bankert Kristi Barnson Norman Bacheldor Terry Balbach Kris Banks Kevin Buller John Buniger Cindy Burnham Teresa Byerly Randy Cain Cherie Calvert Coleen Campbell Debby Clanton Bill Clary Gary Clifton Bill Clutter Donald Cole Frank Coley Cecilia Collard Danny Collins Mary Craig Donnie Crespin Robert Crespin 36 Kristin Cronk John Currier Bill Davis Doug Dean Danny Denton Janet Dessert Carolyn Devires Kathy Dill Mike Dougless Carla Denton Gary Dutton David Emrich Bill Enstrom Curt Erickson Larry Faith Trama Fickas Martha Files Stephanie Folsom Kathy Forney Mari Ann Franklin Larry Fryer Lynn Garber Margie Gardner Marilyn Gibson 37 Warren Gilder Lynn Giles Shelly Ginn Karen Gobo Cindy Graham Monte Griffith Tim Grimsby Vickie Groossman Tracy Gunn Clinton Haile Keith Hardy Greg Harper Calvin Harrington John Hartman Mark Hayden Judy Henderson Cheryl Helm Donna Hayes Trina Heidal Susan Hofferber Lucinda Houck Evonne Howery Judy Hoback 38 Chuck Hudson Henry Huff Patrick Hughes Lyle Isley Kris Jenesn Tim Loveridge Steve Lovett Joey Lozano Margie Lucore Norman Luepschen Don Manchester Greg Manley Diane Marquez Paula Martinez John Mcbride Cindy Mcgranahan Roberta McPherson John Meinhart Mike Millenbruch Darla Milacle 39 Sherry Mize Jenny Mollenkopf Eva Moore Mike Moore Pete Morlang Cathy Cross Sandy Musick Raelene Neilson Patty Neiman Cindy O'Dell Mike O'Grady Lynne Ottman Nick Ottman Cathy Pacotti Nick Palmer Jim Pasquin Chris Pederson Debbie Peterson Larry Peterson Mike Pewters Bill Pundstone Randy Puckett Shirley Pullins Linda Raymond Christie Reader 40 Judy Riggle Viola Reynolds Wendy Reeder Donna Rendon Patsy Rivera Diane Romero Steve Rowe Scott Runnestrand Eva Russell Vic Serrano Kim Sewell Tim Shannon Jean Shires Earl Sidener Helen Sidener Cheri Smith David Smith Dean Smith Kris Banks 41 David Wagner Leon Wagner Reba Walton Harold Wassam Robin Trump Shayne Trujillo Kathy Turner Gary Vallez Sam Swim Brad Telleen Mike Standifird Richard Starr Virginia Thayer David Thompson Dyan Smith Greg Soma Paul Van Camp Tommy Thompkins ■ Debbie Smith Larry Spradley Roberta Sutton 42 Cheri Webster Judy Wells John Wheeler Teresa Wheeler Earl Wheeler Bert Yanowich Janie Yater Betty Jo Young Helen Young Lynn Gardner Dan Zumbrum SOPHOMORES (NOT PICTURED) Dean Anderson Mark Darnell Marian Dorn Pearl Higgs Larry Holloway Jackie Ortiz Randy Richmond Julie Sawyer Walter Wilson Roy Young Pat Smith Mike Merrick Julie Archer Debbie Doherty Debbie Duncan Gary Hilton Preston Mease Lewis Pinching David Sanchez John Steele Patty Yarbrough Joe Sawyer Helen Utter 43 L-R: La Cinda Houlk, Treas.; Velann Anderson, V. Pres.; Keith Hardy, Pres.; Debbie Clanton, Sec. 1 9 7 5 The Class of 1975 began its year with confusion as several jr. high school classes converged on FMHS. The most confusing thing of all was the introduction to mods and the open concept. 'What's a mod? and Where did my class go now? proved to be the most asked questions of that bewildering first week. We quickly settled into the routine and joined the various activities around school. We sophs eagerly debuted in band and choir, learned chess, and cooked foreign dishes for language clubs. Homecoming activities included building our float and electing our Sophomore Attendant, Trina Heidel. Our boys quickly got into things by psujticipating in all school sports. Our class cheer- leaders contributed to the morale of the whole school. As the year drew to a close we felt we had really become a part of FMHS. 44 ACHIEVEMENT is. . . ACADEMICS Intelligence is having knowledge and letting others light their candles from it Kris Taylor Principal Mr. Michael Dant Vice-Principal Mr. Arnold Haye ADMINISTRA TION Board of Education: Mrs. Dorothy Jones, Mrs. Peggy Lippoth, Mr. James Clark. STANDING: Mr. Bruce Currier, Mr. Miles Cara, Dr. Donald Ogelsby, Mr. Robert McCormick COUNSELING Mrs. Lillian Wheeler Counseling Secretary Mrs. Marjorie Freeman Counselor The Secretarial force was centralized this year on the upper floor of the Adminis- tration wing by the moving of the attendance area to B building. This often ac- counted for the long line leering into the student cen- ter from overhead. The main office was once again ably served by Mrs. Thompkins and Mrs. Parrish while Miss Brownell set up her new attendance system and office. Mrs. Taylor also joined the upstairs gang on occasion as we had to share her this year with other dis- trict schools. Miss LaVonne Brownell Attendance SECRETARIAL 46 Mrs. Elenor Tomkins Secretary Mrs. Ruth Taylor Nurse Mr. Nick Khols Counselor The Counseling Department occupied new quarters and had new duties this year at FMHS. Mrs. Freeman and Mr. Khols divided the stu- dent body, each counseling half. They were aided by Mrs. Wheeler who served as secretary-receptionist. The department besides its coun- seling duties also worked with the registration and testing programs. Mrs. Margaret Parish Secretary LIBRAR Y AUDIO-VISUAL MEDIA CENTER Mrs. Elma Barslund Audio-Visual Mrs. Monica Swim Library Assistant Mrs. Betty Howell Art Aid Mrs. Earlynne Bare us Librarian Mrs. June Alstatt Science G Math Aid The library and media center provided many services for FMHS this year. New to the area was the resource center which was relocated next to audio-vis- ual. Mrs. Sawyer and Mrs. Alstatt joined the southside gang and presid- ed over books and quiet for that end of the building. Mrs. Barcus continued to run a tight ship in the library with the aid of Mrs. Swim. The library besides receiving many new books also sported interesting bulletin boards and other decorations. Mrs. Barslund remained on duty throughout the year cataloging, repairing and sending out equipment for all the school. Mrs. Emma Zoe Sawyer English G Soc. Studies Aid During the first semester, a variety of upper class courses were offered ranging from mass media and practical English to advanced composition and American literature. Second semester offerings included individualized reading, master- pieces of literature, seminar, and multi-cultural literature. Sophomore English was a two semester course dealing with composition, literature, listening, and speaking skills which all sophomores were required to take. Mr. Kenneth Dunder served as department chairman. Chairman Miss Judy Allen ENGLISH Mr. William Silver Mr. William Kinman I Mr. Kenneth Dunder Mrs. Kathy Jensen Mr. Jim King ■ Mr. Leonard Davis The social studies department consisted of various courses in which guest speakers discussed topics with the students. The sophomores were required to take a credit in both American and World History. Mini- courses were offered to the upper classman on a quarterly basis. JOURNALISM A primary function of the JOUR- NALISM DEPARTMENT at FMHS this year was the production of the 1973 WILDCAT and the monthly production of the WILDCAT BEAT. ANNUAL STAFF ROOF: Kathy Young, Clinton Haile, Pat Roskowski, Larry Spradley, Viv Sakala, Julie Hawke, Elaine McBride, Susan Chandler, Business Manager; Alicia Bornschein, Business Manager; Chuck O'Brien. LADDER: Rhonda Koestel, Nancy Bates, Glenda Lorimer, Burdette Goza, Becky Baker, Cindy Morlang. STANDING: Lana Hardy, Kris Jones, Editor-in-chief; Pam Brimner, Assistant Editor; Eva Moore, Sue Morrill. NEWSPAPER STAFF LEFT TO RIGHT: Carolyn DeVries, Misty Fraser, Bill Davis, Steve Samson, Steve Ambrosich, Larry Fowler, Mama Finke, Mrs. Kathy Jensen. ROW Is tajfliy Sullivan; Toni Walter, T erri Bonds, Diane MS;' $ind}f Md RVi haK Loretta Hansen, Janie Barcus, Debbie Bristol, Patpy Larson, Linda Zumbrum, Cherie |Cox, Kris Cronk, Mitzi Greenmun, Pat Boyle, Debbie Schulthies,-Reta Walton. ROW � 2: Stephanie Wagnfer, Melanie Chafffee, Julie Hiwke, Marilyn Gibson, Cathy Pacotti, 'Kim Sewell, Ann Arbogast, Steve Moore, Hud Benson, Glen Fry, Brian Rogers, Ev '’Mussleman, Randy Klein, Leonard Silence, Donna Rendon. ROW 3: Penny Tuckness, Karen WJgeler, Donna Hayes, Beth Reynolds, lean Shires, Marjie Lucore, Lynn Ottman,p n Bond, Chris Bennetts, Dan Or , D® Manchester, Jay Batt, Qul)k Pedersen, Pam Hawks, Janet Radar, Kij Aubert, Dj yjySmith. MONUMENT SINGERS MARCHING BAND The Music Depart- ment of FMHS was composed of several music classes plus the performing groups. Individual instruction was also offered in voice, piano, and instru- ment. During the winter, stage band performed for various activities. In the spring the Music Department spear- headed the fine arts festival and with drama presented a musical. BAND Drum Major, Richard Werling; Drum Majorette, Cathy Pacotti; Twirlers, Susan Chandler, Lynn Garber; Banner Girls, Cathy Cross, Trina Hei del, Sheri Blackburn, Sandy Musick. ROW 1: Greg Soma, Gayle Lyman, Mike Standifird, David Dessert, Steve Jones, Steve Rowe, Patty Kochevar, Roberta Sutton, Cindy Waite. Linda Zumbrum, Michele Lyman, Mike Dessert, Janet Dessert, Donna Hayes, Donna Brown, Ken Hill, Dan Orr, Suzi Simpson, Kay Peterson, Jamie Enstrom, ROW 2: Gary Hall, Tim Grimsby, John Zimmerman, Scott McDaniels, Mike Millenbruck, Brian Baird, Glenn Gardner, Jack Lemmon. ROW 3: Tom Hockett, Mark Hayden, Steve Lindemann, Pat Hughes, Greg Green, Cindy Burnham, Janet Radar, Tracy Gunn, Jeff Braa, David Thompson, Bill Enstrom, Paul Van Camp, Jerry Berlin. Kurt Kalvar, David Emrich, Mike Peters, Brad Telleen, Earl White, Linda Raymond, Tim Winegardner, Carol Buniger, Susan Wycoff Chairman Miss Barbara Meeker Mr. Harold Parkinson FOREIGN LANGUAGE ART The Foreign Language Department is an area of special interest for many FMHS students. French, German, and Spanish classes explore areas of language learning and culture, through classroom and extra activities. Special efforts were made to teach the students to speak the language, thus enabling them to feel a sense of per- sonal achievement. M r s. R The Art Department this year created different art projects which were displayed at art shows a S sponsored by many community organizations, t e Throughout the year art displays were featured p in various areas of the school. In the spring the h Art Department combined with the other fine e arts to present the Fine Arts Festival, n s o n M r. G a r y U t s 1 e r M D e n n i s Via DRIVERS’ EDUCATION w'f n «F' • ■ 1 if FRUITA MONUMENT'S Drivers' Education course was one of the best because it had a four phase program which other counties did not have. The four phases consist- ed of classroom teaching, simu- lator techniques, driving range practice, and actual street driving. PHYSICAL EDUCATION I Mr. George Reay Miss Nancy Weniger Mr. Jack Pollack This year at FMHS the Physical Education Department initiated a different type program. This pro- gram enabled all students to be- come involved with different kinds of physical education class- es. The new program included such offerings as basic survival, gymnastics, diving, modem dance, posture and body building as well as the standard group ac- tivities. 53 Mr. Omer Burnheide Welding is one of the main skills in the Vocational Agriculture course. Advanced agriculture classes have welding skills and projects. A G R I C U L T U R E Mr. David Wight Shop consists of two basic classes, pertaining to the use of machines and woodworking. These classes are offered for a semester or full year. Wood- working Seminar is offered to any senior who has completed other requirements. Mr. Clifford Moore The Architectual Drawing Department is composed of classes which deal with house design and house planning. Students draw up various plans which are constructed into models, giving their paper plan- ning practical use. Mr. Moore also teaches with the Math De- partment as he handles Senior Math classes. S MECHANICAL DRAWING The mathematics department offered a variety of classes this year. The courses that were available to the students were Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Senior Math and Analytic Geometry. C h a i r m a n Mr. Bill Silliman M A T H Mr. Gary Thomas Mr. Jack Costello Mr. George Shank C h a i r m a n The students are industri- ously working in biology, which along with chemistry and physics may be taken for a full credit. For those students interested in other courses of science astronomy, botony, paleontology, and physiology are offered for one half credit on a semi annual basis. S c I E N C E 55 HOME ECONOMICS The Home Economics Department provided classes which developed many different skills. As well as beginning courses, the department offered advanced classes in food preparation and clothing construction. Other fields included interior decorating and consumer buying. Family living was taught jointly by Mrs. Taylor and Mr. Bob Watts of the social studies department. B USINESS This year the business department expanded its program to include an introductory class in general business and an advanced class in vocational office education. Other subject areas within the department were typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, and general office education. All subject areas were taught with the idea that business was applicable and this was evidenced through the use of speakers and field trips. The advanced classes in vocational office education were involved in part-time employment in addition to regular classroom instruction. The general office education ------ class offered ex- perience in the operation of a variety of business machines. Typing students also used a pacing machine to improve typing skills on an indi- vidual basis. A short course in income tax helped all bookkeeping students file their own income tax returns. Miss Kathy Morris Mrs. Clarice Taylor Mrs. Irene Ledsma I Mrs. Pat Turner Chairman STUDENTS TEACHERS Students as Teachers, a unique class at FMHS, provided a differ- ent kind of service for the com- munity and the school district. This class, composed of selected seniors, not only participated in classroom training but also func- tioned as on the job teachers. All members of the class went into the classrooms and served as student teachers. Several worked with elementary children in read- ing and math, another taught German, while others functioned in the high school. 57 Providing many necessary services at FMHS throughout the year were the cafeteria and custodial staffs. L-R Mrs. Mary Loback, Mrs. Phyllis Robey, Mrs. Joyce Dotson, Mrs. Leta Woodward, Mrs. Betty Miller. NOT PICTURED: Marilyn Sieckert. CAFETERIA CUSTODIAL Mr. Claude Smith The ladies of the cafeteria la- bored long, hard hours to present hot meals to the student body and to keep the cafeteria a pleasant place to be. The pleasant surroundings of the school, cleaned areas, and snow free walks were direct results of the hard working custodial staff. 58 L-R Mrs. Lillian Hayes, Mr. Paul Henry, Mr. Lester Taylor, Mr. Dean Mackey, Mr. James Nickles. ENTHUSIASM is. AUTUMN Icy blue sky Fresh clean air Brisk autumn wind Free happy hearts Rising spirits Football game tonight Kim Adams Dan Orr's most important role at F. M. H. S. was that of Head-Boy for the school year 72-73. Among Dans many talents is that of a musician. He performed with the a capella and Swing Choirs and accompanied himself and the Singers on his guitar. Beth Buck served our school as Secretary-Treasurer of the Student Council. She was an active gymnast and her hobbies include art and music. SEPTEMBER'S MR AND MISS FALL WILDCATS 1972 AND 1973 Debbie Bristol was Head-Girl at F. M. H. S. for the school year 72-73. She was the President of Pep Club and was a Pom-pon girl for football and wrestling. She was also in Honor Society. Debbie enjoys watching sports, sewing and doing antiquing. Tommy Turner participated in football and track. He was the Pigskin King. Tom's hobbies are skiing and canal surfing. He is a member of F Club and Ski Club. NOVEMBER'S MR AND MISS OCTOBER'S MR AND MISS Anita Dismant was the 1972 Homecoming Queen. She was an active F. H. A. member and her hobbies include sewing, cooking, hiking, and camping. Terry Harper was a Co-Captain for football and was chosen for the All League Team. He was also a great wrestler. He participated in F Club and F.F. A. His hobbies include fishing and cycle riding. 59 1972 WILDCAT TEAM rr Kelle ger), Shan Roger SttfTKT , Dave BunigerJJ 1 Trump, Dirk Hoisingron, T iy Klein, Chris BenneJJs,-Gde . T’-----------K ! er, Randy’ ck Corbin, BriTTn Anthon ibiUeta, D n Orr. RpW_2� Tig iager). ROW 3: Ray Bradley, Burt YaWowich, Robin Trump, Dpn Manchester, Jay Batt, Tim Loveridger Sam Swim, Earl Sidener, CurtsErickson. r 4: Richard Starr, Gregg Harper, Randy Cain, John McBride, Mickey Moore, Bill Karp, Gary Cli Reicks, Everett Musselman, Nick OtQxran m Swim, Earl Sidener, Curts Erickson. Qnnrll 01 r Larry Spradley. BACKS STANDING: Earl Sidener, Gary Clifton, Randy Cain, Randy Klein, Tom Turner, Sam Swim, Burt Yanowich. FRONT ROW: Brian Reicks, Glen Fry, Randy Jaegar, Tim Loveridge, John McBride, Shane Monger. ENDS STANDING: Mickey Moore, Chris Bennetts, Everett Musselman, Larry Spradley. FRONT ROW:DanOrr, Roger Stahle, Dirk Hoisington. TACKLES STANDING: Jay Batt, Don Manchester. FRONT ROW: Dave Buniger, Anthony Archuleta, Gregg Harper. GUARDS and CENTERS STANDING: Richard Starr, Ray Bradley, Will Trump, Terry Harper, Bill Karp. FRONT ROW: Bruce Kelley, Rick Corbin, Robin Trump. 61 Assistant Coach Nick Kohls After many long weeks of practise- the team opened its 1972 season against last year's league champs, Meeker. They fought to a 13-13 tie. There were many new faces in this years 1972 WILDCAT team. In fact there were more Soph- omores than Juniors or Seniors. Our defense was exceptionally good, while our offense was continually improving. Next year promises bigger and better things to come. Head Coach Gary Utsler 64 65 HOMECOMING ATTENDANTS 66 Queen; Anita Dismant Senior; Lana Hardy Junior; Cindy Morlang Sophomore; Trina Heidel The Homecoming activities included Spirit Week sponsored by the Cheerleaders. Monday was lick 'em day. Tuesday was polka dot day. Wednesday, clash day . Thursday, Blue and White day. Then Friday was dress up day. Sophomores had the most partici- pants on one of the days while the Juniors and the Seniors split the other days. The final decision on who was the most spirited came at the pep assembly on Friday afternoon. The Seniors yelled the loudest and won the spirit trophy. In the float competition the Seniors were 1st, the Juniors were 2nd, and the Soph- omores placed 3rd. tq tq S Co to £ k- Ron Thomas Rusty Williams Bruce Baird S T A T E F I N A L S Brian Baird Dave Ambrosich Jerry Berlin Having the best season of its young history, the TENNIS TEAM brought many firsts to FRUITA MONUMENT HIGH SCHOOL. ROW 1. Brian Baird, Nick Palmer, Steve Richardson, Ron Thomas, Mike Pewters, Rusty Williams. ROW 2. John Zimmerman, Dave Ambrosich, Norm Bacheldor, Dan Ambrosich, Bruce Baird, Jerry Berlin, Coach Duane Evans. Racketmen took first place in the Southwest League by defeating all their opponents except one during the regular season and that opponent, Grand Junction, fell once during the season and during the district finals. Another first for TENNIS was to send two players to the state tournament. They were Brian Baird and Nick Palmer. With many racketmen return- ing, Coach Evans looks forward to the State Championships next year. Be the Mighty Mouse rescuing his damsel Are the crowds Leap the tallest building � A • • ft , Run coast to coast faster than the speed of light and the bands trying to tell you something? 72 and use SCOPE, because once in the morning DOES IT! FRONT ROW: Vickie Giles, Beth Reynolds, Laurie Hill, Susan Bankert, Pat Fowler, Patricia Henderson, Mrs. Barcus. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Swim, David Webster, Cindy Gilder, Cindy Waite, David Bacheldor, Debbie Cassady, Steve Lindemann, Pam Grant. THIRD ROW: Lyndon Lampert, Jack Lemon, Dennis Becker, Gary Baker, Mike Millenbruch. (LEFT TO RIGHT) Media Assistants, a new effort on FMHS campus this year, proved to be a successful venture. The group which functioned as both a class and a club contained 18 students. The club activities consisted of making seasonal decorations for the media center, some fun activities, and learning activities such as operating the VTR and photography. The class met 2 mods a cycle. The students had an assignment every cycle either reading or audio visual. They also had a quarter project, which ranged from technical library operations to the production of instructional materials. Media Assistants made transparencies, slides, bibliographies, indexes and VTR tapes. The students worked 10 mods a cycle in the Media Center. They helped with clerical, circulation, technical, audiovisual, and graphic work. Many of the bulletin boards in the library were the students' work. MEDIA ASSISTANTS 73 c 0 1 c U 9 R N 7 0 T 2 s R S Y ROW 1. Dave Younger, Dennis Collard, John Wheeler, Travis Young, Larry Peterson, Mark Mosher. ROW 2. Mark Wychoff, Rocky Dial, Coach Moore. Cross Country continued to grow at FRUITA MONUMENT this year. A school record was set by Senior Dennis Collard of 10:55. Once again under Coach Clifford Moore, the cross country men had a good season. The FMHS HARRIERS utilized the dessert for practice and this year the team ran from Loma to Rangely in relay. Girls League Officers: Patty Kochevar, president; Karen Trimble, vice-president; Linda Watson, secretary; Betty Jo Young, Treasurer Pigskin Royalty: King Tom Turner, (BACK); Junior attendant Robert Voguely; Sopho- more attendant Tim Loveridge. NOT PICTURED: Dirk Hoisington Senior Attendant. The almost-annually held powderpuff football game took place in October, one cold Saturday morning. The stocking-footed play- ers were led by signal-caller Patty Kochevar. Among the highlights of the game was the drive sustained by the refs: One call for 45 yards. That evening the Powderpuff dance was held in the cafeteria. Royalty was crowned during a break. V a r s i t Melanie Chaffee ABILITY AS YOU CAN SEE Mitzi Greenmun WE'RE THE BEST Cheryl Collins w Y • I 0 t u h r A M I • i I 8 h t F H I e G y H T F F I I G G HH T T JV’S LEFT TO RIGHT: Kathy Beard, Diane Marquez, Dyan Smith, Velann Anderson, Stephanie Folsom, Judy Riggle WILDCATS HAVE SPIRIT! Raising spirits during the fall season was the P P O 0 M N SQUAD FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Vickie Giles, Joanie Optmeer, Mrs. Kathy Jensen, Kenneth Hulslander, Lisa Wilson, Micheal Lyman, Kris Banks, and Gail Lyman JUNIOR CIVIT AN The purpose of the Junior Civitan is to aid the community. One of Grand Junction's rehabilitation centers, Hilltop House, was greatly benefited by donations of clothing and money from the youth of the club. Help was also given to the flood victims in Rapid City, South Dakota. 82 Money making projects consisted of a tub-a-thon during the summer and a fruitcake sale during the Christmas holidays. L TO R: Janie Barcus, Sherlyn Patterson, John Zimmermann, Lana Hardy, Mary Ann Franklin, Jane Givin, Mr. King, Mike Pewters, Terry Violett, Ralph Musick, and Jack Lemon NATIONAL FORENSICS The Fruita Monument Forensics Club is a member of the National Forensics League. Types of forensics used during the meets consisted of debate, solo acting, dramatic interpretations, original oratory, poetry, and extemporaneous speeches. Meets attended were at Central, Grand Junction, and in Denver. Shawn Oliver placed first in the dramatic interpretations while Debbie Smith placed second in original oratory at Grand Junction High School. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Brian Baird, David Jensen, John Adams, Mary Richards, Rita Walton, David Younger, Steve Richardson, Kathy Young, Tim Wiengardner, Mr. Watts, Pat Roskowski, and Elaine McBride INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB The International Relations Club has been organized to give youth a more educated understanding of international relations. This year the theme was the Global Environment. Discussion was not based upon the problems of the United States' environment, but on the earth as a whole. The trip to Denver University in November brought up discussions on pollution, wild- life preservation, population and agriculture, and the energy issue. 84 A meeting held in Glenwood Springs in April featured discussion topics on international drug traffic, global environment, and human rights and world terrorism. L-R: Mrs. Irene Ledesma, Cindy Waite, Susan Wycoff, Belinda Waite, Pat Henderson, Julie Hawke, Debbie Casady, Karen Klooz, and Cathy Kalavar. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA Future Business Leaders of America had a successful start as a new club on campus this year. FBLA is open to any student enrolled in a business course who has an interest in the field of business. FBLA began with six charters members and the club gained acceptance from the State and National Charter. The members are involved in community service projects, money-making drives, and district work- shops and competitions. FBLA officers for this year are: President - Karen Klooz, Vice-President-Debbie Casady, Secretary-Suzi Simpson, Treasurer- Belinda Waite, Advisor-Mrs. Irene Ledesma. S.T.P. STP (Students Teachers Parents) is a group formed to raise morale and money for Fruita Monument High. STP's main project of the year was Wild- cat Jamboree held March 17, 1973. The jamboree was a carnival with booths sponsored by community organizations and clubs from FMHS. The following organi- zations Fruita Rotary, Fruita Lions, Redlands Lions, Grand Junction Civitan, and Music Parents donated all their profits to the STP for the landscaping of FMHS, which was started last fall with the sodding of the flag pole area and completed this spring with grass and tree landscaping. Many of the clubs in the school joined in having booths and donated half their profits to the landscaping fund. With the completion of the landscaping, STP turned its efforts toward other needs of the school. Other projects of the year included obtaining guest speakers to spearhead the annual careers seminars and sponsoring the open gym for the public use. Throughout the year the STP provided not only the incentive for the landscaping but also they have aided in bringing to- gether the students, faculty and members of the community. I SEATED: Miss Lavonne Brownell, Roberta McPherson, Cindy Guilder, Donna Hayes, Belinda Waite. STANDING: Mr. Lowell Lionberger, Beth Reynolds, Roberta Asher, Warren Guilder, Debbie Brown, Jay Batt, Susan Wycoff, Cindy Waite. BIBLE CLUB BIBLE Club, a newly organized group at FMHS, caught hold his year and expanded to nearly 30 members. The objectives of this group are to develop the characters of Christians, to follow the teachings and rules of Christianity in every day life at school, and to be exemplary school citizens. They are interested in the welfare of the poeple with whom they come in contact, and although they do not actively campaign against the negative in- fluences in daily lives, they try to get their message across by the ways in which they live. The members of BIBLE Club meet every other day before school for a period of fellowship. Their activities include BIBLE study, devotions, and singing popular Christian music. They have also invited several missionaries from local churches to address them. Last fall club members provided assistance to the Gideon Society in distributing BIBLES on campus. On campus sponsors include Mr. Lowell Lionberger, Miss LaVonne Brownell, and Mr. Arnold Hayes. 87 FRONT ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT) Juanita Herrera, Burdette Goza, Cindy Bernal, Nancy Bates. SECOND ROW Mrs. Blasdel, Marsha Blasdel, Laura Walls, Karen Gobbo, Elvira Bernal, Susan Chandler, Pat Fowler. BACK ROW Glenda Hudson, Shirleen Brach, Donna Downer, Rhonda Koestel, Alicia Bornschein, Mrs. Taylor. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA FHA's objectives were to help individuals improve personal, family, and community living. Their activities focused on individual growth, preparation for family life, living development of occupational skills and careers, and participation of youth in todays society. Three of the officers reside at the initiation. Karen Gobbo-Parliamentarian, Laura Walls-District Song Leader, Donna Downer-President. Chapter mothers (LEFT TO RIGHT) Mrs. Blasdel, Mrs. Chandler, and advisor Mrs. Taylor enjoy mexican food at Christmas party. Getting up at 5:00 A. M. goes along with preparing Key Club Breakfasts. Key Club breakfasts are served once a month. FHA girls made turkey favors for the people at the Old Folks Home for Thanksgiving. The people seemed to appreciate them very much. Girls celebrate their Christmas party at Old Mexico Foods. An exchange of gifts was held at school in the Home-Ec room before going. i. i The girls enjoy preparing Key Club breakfasts-but the mess isn't so fun to clean up afterwards. 89 RODEO CLUB FRUITA MONUMENT HIGH SCHOOL contributes many members to the Western Slope High School Rodeo Association. They participate with members from other Western Slope Schools in rodeo activities. During the year the group sponsored a rodeo and several money making projects to provide money for this year's rodeo. Each year the Association elects a rodeo queen and this year FMHS's Alicia Bornschein reigned as Western Slope Queen. ROW 1: Alicia Bornschein, Debbie Dougherty, Bill Grassie, Jay Shepherd, Steve Pitts. ROW 2: Larry Ottman, Bruce Mosher, Karl White, Tommy Landini, Bill Sasser, Jay Kulhanek, Kieth Scott, Gary Crews. LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Parkison, Mary Richards, Bill Poundstone, David Younger, John Adams, David Jensen, Andrea Pappas, Jim Shave, Marge Schumann, Steve Lindemann, Brian Rogers. German Club had a very successful year at FRUITA MONUMENT HIGH SCHOOL. Their money making projects throughout the year included donut sales, car washes, and concession stands at basketball games. During spring vacation the German Club enjoyed a pleasure trip to Salt Lake City. In all, 1972-73 was a very enjoyable year at FMHS for the German Club. G E C You can t SEATED: Pam Ash, Ann Arbogast, Marlene Owens, Cynthia Ellis, Helen Utter, Gary Peterson. STANDING: Mike Owens, Lewis Pinching, Kenny Trujillo, Sandy Holloway, Nancy Rich, Cindy Gosnell, Mrs. Roxanne Stephanson. ART CLUB Although the Art Club met infrequently, they did have a number of projects lined up for the year. These included a trip to the Denver Art Museum, plans to make a movie and money making projects to supply the art room. The Club was also active in helping to decorate for the WILDCAT Jamboree held in March. In May the Art Club combined with other fine arts departments to sponsor the Annual Fine Arts Festival. 94 DECEMBER MR. AND MISS. Kim Aubert enjoyed her Senior year at F. M. H. S. by participating in one of her favorite activities, Sing- ing. She sang in the a capella choir and preformed in the Swing Choir. Kim was also a singer and dancer in the annual musical 110 IN THE SHADE. She was Key Club Sweetheart for November and was the Queen of the Christmas Dance. Her hobbies include skiing, traveling and singing. WINTER WILDCATS Rich Porter was one of the starting 5 on one of the best Basketball teams Fruita Monument has ever had. Rich was a member of Key Club and Rodeo Club. His hobbies are mostly roping and skiing. FEBRUARY MR. AND MISS. Mitzi Greenmun spent her Senior year at F. M. H. S. involved in Honor Society, Pep Club, Spanish Club and Student Council. She was a member of the a capella choir and participated in the musical 110 IN THE SHADE. Mitzi served as a varsity Cheerleader for all the sports through-out the year. Her hobbies are reading and horseback riding. JANUARY MR. AND MISS. Viv Sakala served on the S. T. P. Board her Senior year and participated in Student Council and Pep Club. She helped to publish the 1973 annual and was involved in the class, Students as Teachers. Singing and dancing in the school musical 110 IN THE SHADE occupied her in the spring, while Cheerleading kept her busy throughout the year. Her hobbies include learning to ski, meeting people and just talking and laughing. Jimmy Bernal was an active member of Key Club and F. F. A. He was one of the 4 senior wrestlers. Jim likes to ride motorcycles and to be outdoors. Will Trump contributed to F. M. H. S. by participat- ing in wrestling, track and football. He was a member of F Club and his hobbies are hunting and fishing TABLE LEFT: Kathy Shults, Mary Craig, Beth Brashers, Trina Heidel, Terri Bonds, Cindy Morlang, LaCinda Houlk. TABLE CENTER: Cyrie Gieske, Debbie Bristol, Janie Barcus, Dan Orr, Dick Lane, Keith Hardy, Joanie Opmeer, Pat Boyle, Velanne Anderson. TABLE RIGHT: Becky Baker, Patty Kochevar, Connie Saunders, Becky Tufley, Nancy Bates, Stephanie Wagner, David Younger, Janet Radar, SEATED BACK: Liz Thomas, Kris Jones, Debbie Schulties, Lana Hardy, Gary Berlin. STANDING BACK: Cheryl Brashers, Viv Sakala, Paul Brown, Cheri Blackburn, Kay Burchett, Lynn Garber, Kathy Cross, Kathy Turner, Mitzi Greenmun, Kim Sewell, Sherlyn Patterson, Steve Richardson, Brian Rogers. The Student Council at FRUITA MONUMENT was led by Dan Orr, Head Boy, Debbie Bristol, Head Girl, and Beth Buck, Sec. -Treas. The Student Council served as the governing body in different capacities. All activities and fun projects were presented to and approved by the student council. This governing body also served as the liason between students, faculty and administration. Problems were brought from the stu- dents to the Council, discussed and acted upon. Another function of Student Council was to promote school spirit by having activities which drew interest to various functions. The student Council also worked on student behavior problems and conduct in the Student Center. Some activities sponsored by Student Council included Homecoming and the Christmas Dance. Student Council was under the direction of Mr. Lowell Lionberger and Mr. Pete Parkinson. 96 The Nets Come Down As the Wildcats Go up to the League Title When the Wildcats Whip GJHS at Grand Junction 52-50 “THE YEAR OF THE ” IS WHERE ITS AT Fruita Monument Captures Southwestern League Crown With Near Perfect 11 Win; 1 Loss Record Wily WILDCAT came to FMHS to wag the team on to VICTORY, com- pliments of the FMHS PEP CLUB 98 FMHS Victory at Junction Completing their most successful season in FRUITA MONUMENT history, the 1972-73 WILDCAT team posted a fantastic win Head CoacE Dua e Evans and Assit“ streak to capture their first league championship by defeating ant Coach Gary Utsler Grand Junction in their gym--another first for the team. Playing hard, fast ball, the squad, composed mainly of juniors, set the stage for the district playoffs which FMHS hosted. Beating Trinidad in the first game of the playoffs by a resounding 10 points, the WILDCATS were one of 16 teams playing for a berth in the elite eight only to be nosed out by Pueblo County by two points in the last seven seconds. Losing only one of his starters, Rich Porter, leaves Coach Evans much potential for the 73-74 Season. Fine performances turned in by Rich Porter, Chris Bennetts, Bob Voegely and Randy Klein helped to make 72-73 truly the year of the FMHS CATS. STANDING L-R: Rocky Dial, Rick Corbin, Ev Musselman, Gregg Chaffee, Vern Howell, Bart Busch, Roger Stahle. BOTTOM ROW L-R: Coach Evans, Gary Hall, Randy Klein, Chris Bennetts, Rich Porter, Bob Voegely. Seniors Centers Guards STANDING: Randy Cain, Brian Rogers, Nick Palmer, Berlwyn Goss, Rick Corbin, Mark Hinnant. ROW 2: Bruce Cairns, Rick Sarten, Mickey Moore, Mark Mosher, Robert Robertson, Richard Youll. In looking over the Junior Varsity performances. Coach Gary Utsler stated that over all it was a good season on the basis of individual performances. One of the biggest problems that the J. V. team had this season was learning to adjust to different systems. Although the team did not have one outstanding player, it did have strong performances from several individuals throughout the season. Players with outstanding performances were Nick Palmer, Rick Sarten, Berlwyn Goss, Brian Rogers, and Rick Corbin. Two players who did improve considerably during the season were Bruce Cairns and Richard Youll. These talented individuals should be able to get it together for a good team effort next season. The J. V. 's were hosts to an eight school tournament in December. Schools from the area and from Utah competed in the tourney. Trophies were awarded the tournament victors and individual trophies were given to outstanding players. Gary Hall brought the honors to the FMHS team. .8 H f i is • JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL ROW 1: Greg Manley, Gary Clifton, Tracy Gunn, Larry Spradley, Paul Brown, Greg Barnes, Earl Sidener. ROW 2: Coach Gary Thomas, Jay Batt, Casey Jones, John Wheeler, Mark Hayden, Tim Grimsby, Richard Starr, Bill Enstrom, Curt Erickson. Once again the Sophomore basketball team braved the early cold and practiced each morning at 6:00 A. M. Coach Thomas stated that he was proud of the sophomore improve- ment during the season. Several of the games were close and hotly contested with the end in doubt until the funal Buzzer. The Sophomore Team worked thoughout the season and showed their improvement by placing second in the Sophomore Tournament. Members of the team will be trying out for next season's varsity team, and others will form the back- bone of the J. V. Team. CO O ttj o § O 05 K) oq co tq cq As the days of winter appeared and brought with it the deep snows of its season, F. M. H. S. was busily preparing for the Christmas season. Stu- dent Council, one of Santas big helpers, spon- sored a dance, and to rule over this dance they chose a King and Queen and attendants from the various classes. The royalty warmed the room and the hearts of many people with their happy and smiling presence. King Dennis Collard and Queen Kim Aubert were crowned at the dance along with the Junior Attendants Janet Rader, and Jerry Shaw and Sophomore Attendants Diane Marquez and Keith Hardy Christmas brought many things in 1972 including very cold, cold weather. But another thing that tumbled in (you might say) was our Christmas weed. Put a little paint and lights on it and you would be surprised at how it helped the looks of the Cafeteria. Mid December our Winter Wonderland Dance appeared. You can tell by the spectators that Winter Wonder- man knows that two's company, three's a croud. SEATED L-R: Patsy Larson, Reta Walton, Susan Bankert, Martha Harris, Debbie Bristol. Gregg Green, Steve Richardson, Lisa Wilson, Belinda Waite, Stephanie Wagner, Joanie Giles, Jeannie Cloud, Kathy Young. ROW 2 L-R: Dan Orr, Brian Rogers, Suzi Simpson, Webster, Brian Biard, David Younger, Lyndon Lampert. ROW 1 L-R: Mr. George Shank, Opmeer, Mitzi Greenmun, Vicki Pat Boyle, Liz Thomas, David NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY National Honor Society was one of the most active all around clubs this year. During the Christmas season they organized a food basket project to obtain food for the needy. Cans of food were collected from students in the school. NHS was aided in this effort by the Student Council who encouraged the student body to bring food. Honor Society also sponsored one of the main booths at the Wildcat Jamboree. The purpose of National Honor Society is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership and to encourage the development of character. 108 I'm not a convenient man, Meg! Brian Rogers as William Roper Beth Buck as Lady Margaret More That's where the Cardinal crushed his bum. Ken Huslander as the Duke of Norfolk A M A N F 0 R A L L S E A S 0 N S David Jensen as Sir Thomas More and Lady Margaret The nobility of England would have snored through the Sermon on the Mount. . . Or saints my lord, or saints. David Younger as the Spanish Ambassador, Chapuys Father, can't you be plain with us? Bunny Turner as Lady Alice More and Lady Margaret A MAN for ALL SEASONS proved to be one of the most successful plays produced at FMHS Other members of the cast: Dan Orr as Richard Rich Shirley Moser as the Comman Man Eric Gardner as Thomas Cromwell Tim Pace as King Henry VIII Jonathon Howard as Cardinal Wolsey Tom Turner as Archbishop Cranmer Lisa Wilson as the Woman Director: Mr. William Silver 109 WSSWWT SEATED L-R: Hud Benson, Steve Pitts, Chris Bennetts, Jay Williams, Gary Peterson, Dennis Medina, Terry Harper, STAND- ING L-R: Randy Klein, Brian Reicks, Dirk Hoisington, Jerry Shaw, Jim Bernal, David Buniger, Glen Fry. “F” CLUB F Club is composed of all boys who have lettered in sports at FMHS. Their spring activities included an iniation for all new FMHS letterman, and a picnic to wrap up the year's activities. 110 VARSITY Fruita 35 Eagle Valley 23 Fruita 1st Palisade Toum. Fruita 39 Cortez 6 Fruita 20 Uintah 23 Fruita 34 Grand Junction 9 Fruita 30 Grand Jet. 11 Fruita 36 Centennial 18 Fruita 23 Arvada West 18 Fruita 12 Montrose 28 Fruita 1st Pueblo E. Toum. Fruita 37 Brighton 9 Fruita 26 Central 16 Fruita 25 Central 19 Fruita 42 Durango 3 Fruita 46 Delta 5 WRESTLING FRONT ROW: Victor Serrano, Monte Griffith, Jim Bernal, David Smith, Dirk Hoisington, Shane Monger. STANDING: Coach Pollock, Jerry Shaw, Will Trump, Brian Reicks, Terry Harper, Greg Harper, David « Buniger. ■ ' ill Trump hoists Tim Cavanagh into the air in an effort Greg Harper and his opponent tie-up as each try for a takedown, to return him to the mat. Dirk Hoisington whizzers to a 9-8 victory over defend- ing State Champion Larry Garrison 114 105 Monte Griffith Sophomore 3rd Slope 126 Dirk Hoisington Senior 3rd Slope 132 Shane Monger Junior 1st Slope Undefeated 155 Brian Reicks Junior 3rd Slope 167 Terry Harper Senior 1st Slope HWT David Buniger Junior 2nd Slope Fruita entered District Qualifying Meet with a strong and well-balanced team. At the completion of the two-day tournament, Fruita had placed second only to Montrose; and had qualified more wrestlers for State Tournament than any other team from the Western Slope. Not pictured (due to picture theft), is Will Trump, 145 pound Senior. Will captured first in Slope Competition and went on to place second in State. 115 Robin Tramp Douglas Dean Sam Swim Neil Means John Buniger John Me Bride Keith Hardy Jim Schave J.V. WRESTLING Group shot: (opposite page)FRONT ROW: Greg Green, Tom Tompkins, John Buniger, Mike Douglas, Steve Buller, David Wagner, Pete Morlang. STANDING: Coach Wight, Steve Pitts. Anthony Archuleta, Jim behave, Robin Trump, Sam Swim, Keith Hardy, Neil Means, Coach Reay. A Wildcat Wrestler has his Tiger opponent in trouble! Steve Pitts Tony Thistle Gary Pitts Anthony Archuleta ROW 1: Dyan Smith, Velann Anderson, Kathy Beard, Judy Riggle, Stephanie Folsom, ROW 2: Julie Archer, Melanie Chaffee, Stephanie Wagner, Nancy Hoisington, Viv Sakala, Mitzi Greenmun. ROW 3: Lana Hardy, Debbie Bristol, Cindy Bernal, Dessa Campbell, Jane Smith, Linda Watson, Kolene Nichols, Karla Klooz, Robin Haas, Valerie Folsom. PEP CLUB PEP CLUB provided the spirit and drive for this year's sports assemblies. The tremendous support of the Pep Club raised enough money on bakesales to buy paint and construction materials for our new mascot. WILY WILDCAT. He added new spirit and enthusiasm to FMHS before the winter season ended. One of the new features was the enlargment of the Pom Pon squard. The cute routines added sparkle to halftime entertainment at basketball games and assemblies. INTRAMURALS ROW 1: Donna Hayes, Debbie Brown, Mitzi Greenmun, Linda Watson. ROW 2: Elaine McBride, Kris Jenson, Terri Peterson, Marlene Owens, Cathy Schultz. Girls' Intramurals at FMHS this year expanded to include gymnastics. The year around sports program included basketball, baseball, volleyball, track, gymnastics, and bowling. Many girls participated in these various programs. Games and matches were exchanged with other area schools. An impressive record was established in each sport and the girls enjoyed their many hours of fun. Join people Work for a better school Listen ROW 1: Jim Barbee, Billie Karp, William Wilkie, Dan DeVries, Douglas Dean, Lyle Isley. ROW 2: John Hartman, Randy Richmond, Preston Mease, Tim Winegardner, Larry Torrez, Greg Manley, Mr. Omer Burenheide. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The Future Farmers of America is a national organization of, by and for students enrolled in vocational agriculture classes of the public schools of this country. The primary aim of the Future Farmers of America is the development of agricultural leadership, cooperation, and citizenship. The Fruita FFA Chapter is a particularly active group that worked to emulate the high ideals of this national organization. During the 1972-1973 year the FFA chapter hosted the very successful State Convention in the month of June and partici- pated in leadership conferences conducted by State FFA Officers. They also sent two delegates to the National FI A Con- vention in Kansas City, Mo. On the western slope the local chapter helped to sponsor western slope livestock and judging contests which involved all schools in the area having FFA chapters. They also attended and won awards at the State FFA contests held at CUS in Ft. Collins. Other contests involving dairy, beef, sheep, swine, agriculture mechanics, and creed speaking were held on district and state levels in which the Fruita Chapter participated. In January fourteen members and two sponsors from the Fruita Chapter attended the National Western Stock Show in Denver. National FFA Week was observed during the month of February by the chapter's involvement in a number of activities. The Chapter finances its activities with a variety of money making projects. Among some of these were holding a raffle, selling vests, and handling concessions during two athletic activities A charitable project engaged in by the group was to provide a food basket to a needy family at Christmas time. Throughout the school year the FFA participated in farm safety programs, parliamentary procedure and public speaking events, farm proficiency awards areas, and State scrapbook, publicity and secretary's book contests. They won the dis- trict FFA Cooperative Activities award. Another activiity which has kept the group occupied as the owning and operating of purebred swine and sheep cooperatives. During the summer the FFA boys exhibit their livestock and crops at the county and state fairs. Also their social activity in the summer traditionally includes a fishing and camping trip. This year the Fruita FFA Chapter completed a successful year, which saw two boys applicants for the State Farmer Degree, with their annual parent-member banquet. At this banquet the individual chapter honors were conferred, and this year the Fruita FFA Chapter received the Master Chapter Award and a silver emblem in the State Chapter contest on all activi- ties during the year. 122 FRUIT A FFA OFFICERS 1972-1973 President—William Wilkie V. Pres. --Dan DeVries Secretary--Jim Adamson Treasurer--Douglas Dean Reporter--Billy Karp Sentinel--Jim Barbee Exec. Com. --Lyle Isley Advisor--Mr. Omer Bureiiheide ADDRESSES PRESENTATIONS FFA MOTTO Learning to do Doing to learn Earning to live Living to serve 123 BUDDY, You are all wrong Be Determined Future Past FRUITA fans will always be supporting FMHS SEATED L-R: David Ambrosich, John Lister, Brian Reicks, Rick Corbin, (president) Neil Means, Paul Brown. STANDING L-R: Mark Wagner, Everett Musselman, Chris Bennetts, Steve Moore, David Smith, Gregg Chaffee, Gary Peterson, Mike Bonds, Jim Bernal, Mike Marshall, Dirk Hoisington, David Buniger, Dick White, Jay Williams, Hud Benson, Randy Jeager, David Traylor. KEY CLUB Key Club is affiliated with and sponsored by the Bookcliff Kiwanis International. The Fruita Chapter is a service organization working with their parent club on such activities as the annual Christmas tree sales. On campus fellowship activities included a montly breakfast before school. Many of these meals were prepared and served by the FHA girls of FMHS. Key Club also elected a sweetheart of the month. The Key Club is spon- sored by Mr. Gary Utsler. 126 Cindy O'Dell September Diane Marquez October Camille Peck December SWEETHEART of the YEAR i Kim Aubert November Stephanie Wagner February Diane Sellers January SEATED: Mr. Lowell Lionberger, Sherry Mize, Janie Barcus, Kathy Peterson. STANDING: Elaine McBride, Cheryl Brashers. SPANISH CLUB SPANISH Club helped to develope enthusiasm for the programs in foreign language. Many of the club activities were concerned with collecting funds to buy materials for the Spanish Classes. One activity, a trip to Guaymas, required more of the funds than the others. The trip to Guaymas was outstanding because it included people of the community as well as those students interested in travel and language. During our extra curricular trip we bought souvenirs, talked to the people in Mexico, and lived surrounded by those who did not speak English. We saw a real need then to learn a language so that we could communicate. Students in Spanish Club had a carry over into adult life because many students who went on the trip to Guaymas wished to make the trip a second time as students or as adults after graduation. Another emphasis of the Spanish Club during the year was to draw the different nationality groups closer together and to recognize the potential of all the nation- alities in our community. 128 BACK ROW: Eric Gardner, David Younger, Tom Turner, Mr. William Silver. FRONT ROW: Lisa Wilson, Bunny Turner, Shirley Mosher, Dan Orr. DRAMA CLUB The DRAMA Club this year underwent a revision in several ways. Mr. William Silver was appointed drama coach and club sponsor in mid-year. The club's first effort under Mr. Silver's guidance was the successful production of A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS in February. The Drama Club looks forward to many more productions next year with increase in student involvement and interest. 129 1. TO R: Cindy Lebsack, Helen Utter, Evonne Howery, Terry Lebsack, Miss Barbara Meeker, Greg Manly, Terry Violett, John Wheeler, Justin Howery. FRENCH CLUB French Club, sponsored by Miss Barbara Meeker, consist- ed of students studying French. The purpose of the club was for students with a common interest to get together, exchange ideas, and have fun. Money making projects consisted of bake sales, and participation in the Wildcat Jamboree. This money was used for a Christmas caroling party and an award s ban- quet held in May. 130 SECOND ROW: Justin Howery, Bill Enstrom, FIRST ROW: Terry Voielt, John Wheeler, Dean Smith, Scott Runnestrand. CHESS CLUB The Chess Club was one of the most active clubs at FMHS this year. They made great progress as far as developing the club. This year they participated in an invitational tournament during the Christmas holidays. The Chess Club bought their own equipment and met once a week to hold club competition. The Chess Club is anticipating a state-wide tournament in the near future. They have established open channels with the state association which has corresponded with the National Chess Federation. The Chess Club sponsor, Mr. Jim King stated that the quality of play has im- proved immensly. 131 FMHS CHARACTERS No matter who they are 132 ones who appear to be sophisticated but who are not!! they'll ride out of 1973 AMAZEMENT SPRING Inside the thick tree Flowing gently from within The thinnest water. Greg Upton SUPPORT is. . . 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