Lodgepole High School - Panther Yearbook (Lodgepole, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1980 volume:

Hello —Cuten Tag, What is an annual? Pages of memories or nostalgia? Do people trap time or own it? Is it an image or an illusion? It's probably all these things and more to each person. I hope that we can create annual that will bring back the good old days and recall the memories that you have experienced at lodgepole High. For its very hard to try and trap time and memories in just 64 pages. Sincerely yours. The Annual Staff i We, the Senior Class would like to take this opportunity to dedicate the 1980 Annual to a very special person. He has helped each of us in many ways. He's given us encouragement when we were unsure, a compliment when we needed a lift, his patience, time, and most of all his understanding. He has been our class sponsor for the past three years, and somehow, through it all, has not been sent to Hastings, or pleaded insanity. We would not have been able to accomplish near as many things these past three years without him, and we are very grateful to have him on our side. To you, Mr. Epling, we dedicate this annual. Thanks for being such a wonderful teacher and sponsor, but most of all, Thank-you For Bein' A Friend. 7 Administration Mr. Leroy Cundall - Superintendent of Schools Mr. Roger Stutzman - High School Principal Mr Robert Davis— Elementary Principal Business Board of Education: Albert Fraass, Pete Rufenacht, Bob Nightingale, Leroy Cundall, Linda Market Delmar Zalesky, and Mary Ann Dickinson. 3 Panthers Provide Pride Front Row: Doug Honebein, Bruce Namuth, Gaien Bartling, John Bruns, Steve Mika, Ken Hodges, Keith Huff; 2nd row: Phil Narjes, Randy Ommen, John Bartling, Bob Campbell, Ron Ommen, Mike From, Jami Bond, Benny Barnhart, Stuart Flessner; 3rd row: Coach Mencke, Ron (Mouse) Jessen, |ohn Frerichs, Randy Anderson, Kent Sick, Cliff Crimes, Kurt Huff, Robby Ommen, ass't coach was Coach Weber. Season Record Leyton 20 14 Lewellen 14 32 Lyman 24 22 Dix 28 0 Alliance St. Agnes 2 44 Melbeta 0 39 Potter 0 28 Harrisburg 78 18 St. Pats 35 14 Senior Lettermen: Ron lessen, |ohn Frerichs, Randy Anderson, Kent Sick, Cliff Crimes, Kurt Huff, Rob Ommen. Broken wrists forced gallant trio to injury list. The Gallant trio was Bob C., Ron )., Phil N. Never Say Quit Life is queer with its twists and turns. As everyone of us learns And many a failure turns about When we might have won had we stuck it out! Don't give up . . tho the pace seems slow, you may succed with another blow. Success is failure turned inside out The silver tint of the cloud of doubt. And you can never feel how close you are. It may be near when it seems afar. So stick to the fight when you are hardest hit . . . It's when things seem worst that you musn't quit. Anonymous 5 HOMECOMING WEEK Monday we had Kiddo Day Robby and Faye R. were the best-dressed kids. At noon we had the three-legged race. Mr. Stutzman and Doug won. with Tammy and Bruce getting 2nd. Tuesday was Twin Day and Hat Day. Nancy and Faye R. were the best dressed twins. At noon we had a life-saver pass, in which the Seniors took 1st place. Wednesday was Formal and Cum Day. Brenda won the bubble blowing contest at noon with 17 bubbles. Thursday was Grub and 50's Day. We had Girls Mum Day, and Mike won that with seven ribbons. The Freshmen won the orange pass at noon. Faye R Nancy N. — The Rooty Tooty Cowboys '' 6 Boy scouts? We still know how to have a good time. Thursday evening we had a bon-fire. The Student Council sold pies to throw at the faculty, and afterwards, the Spirit-club served refreshments. Friday was Blue and White Day. Julie M. and Sandi both had five ribbons from Boys Mum Day. The Homecoming Theme was, 'We Are The Champions'. The San Francisco Disco played at the dance, sponsored by the Spirit-Club. King: Kurt Huff Queen: Julie Mika 1st Attendants. Debbie Buss Cliff Crimes 2nd Attendants: Faye Rankin John Frerichs 7 Pep Club While Ron lessen poses for Pepsodent, Sternie and )ohn Try to figure out what was in the popcorn. Sternie; Why is everything so blurry?'' 8 Cheerleaders 9 Volleyball Front Row: Nancy Namuth, Rosie Nielson, Deb Buss, Julie Grimes, Brenda Barnhart, Coach Stoll, Julie Bartling, Sonia Mika, Rena Block, Sandi Skov. Back Row: Sandy Honebein Sick, Jo Ann Bondegard, Shana Flessner (Manager). (Manager), Shebi Bondegard, Tammy Slingsby, Judy Sandi prepares a set. Coach Stoll fires instructions from the bench. 10 The Panther Volleyball Team was not to claim the D-15 Champion title for the fourth year in a row. They fell to Madrid Wheatland in the tournament finals. Wheatland was then defeated by the Runner-up Allaince St Agnes. The panther's desire and dedication earned them 13 wins and 5 loses. They upset number one Leyton and eventually held the number one spot. They finished their season in the top twenty. Our seniors, Julie Mika and Debbie Buss, contributed both leadership and volleyball play. Julie held state rankings for spiking percentage (3rd) and ace spikes (32nd). Julie also recieved the team spiker award at 93% accuracy and 16% ace spikes and was selected All Conference 1st Team Spiker. Individual honors earned were: Junior, Sandi Skov — All Conference, second team spiker, top server (%%) Junior, Rena Block — All Conference first team setter, top setter (%%) Junior, Rosie Nielson-Top setter (96%) Letter Winners were Julie Mika, Debbie Buss, Sandi Skov, Rena Block, Nancy Namuth, Brenda Barnhart, Rosie Nielson, and Shebi Bondegard. With six returning letterpersons our team will be experienced and confident. The junior varsity had one loss compared to five wins. Their interest and ability should provide exciting volleyball for next season. Jamie Diffendaffer Ken Godges Clockwise: Doug on initiation day running across the Gym in his new outfit; The freshman class acting like a bunch of monkey's on initiation day; the seniors beauty shop's open house; next page: Ken trying to concentrate in class, the So Ann and Jonia, the Bick and Sondegard twins; Jo Ann the genius at work; Julie on initiation day; Bruce contemplates the Ozone layer; Mr. Epling poisoned Scott with his magic potion; 12 13 Seniors: Pres.— Cliff G. Vice Pres.— Kent S. Treas.— Ron ). Sec'y — Faye R. Juniors: Pres. — Sandi S. Vice Pres. Sec'y —Nancy N. Treas.— Bob C. Sophomores: Pres. — Shebi B. Vice Pres.— Ben B. Treas.— Keith L. Sec'y —Randy O. ' eshmen: Pres.— Sonia S. Vice Pres. - Keith H. Treas. - Julie B. Sec'y - Jo Ann B. TM'Ip r u L-Club The L-Club consisted of 19 people, they didn't don any projects, but went to the Lake for a L-Club picnic. Due to the arrangement of the picture, we are unable to list the names of the people Annual Staff Mr. Ernest Hemingway? On the annual staff this year we had a big class of 4 people. We had a strange occurance of twins, who were both named Faye. One Faye, Faye Dickinson, was very noisy all the time. There were incidents where we had to bound and gag her for some peace and quiet; the other Faye, Faye Rankin, was just the opposite of this. She was very quiet and hardly spoke a word to anyone: Nancy Namuth spent alot of time roller coasting into dream land, and was always disorganizing everything and losing things. Brenda Barnhart, was known as the Sleeping Beauty because of the unusual behavior during class —which was falling asleep. Finaly, Mr. Diercks was the head honcho. He was the one who organized everything Mancy disorganized Without his Simon and Garfunkle records, we could have never made it through the long nights working on the annual. tj Administrative Personnel Marv luedes — Janitor Gene Fraass, Dennis Soucie, and Dean Christensen — Bu Drivers Ruth Bartling, Lamila Nielson — Cooks Mary Jo From — Secretary 16 Stuart Fraass Michele Yanney j hris kastens Sandy Kahrs Randal Sick helley Rufenacht limy From Crystal Christensen Chris Skov Darrell Sharman Troy Brown Cayla Wittrock Galen Wittrock Dena Zalesky Terry Slingsby Cory Michelman Rodney Wilkins Dean Soucie Bart Stoll Kim Barnhart Leland Adamson Pep Club Front: Lisa K., Dena Z., Lisa F„ Stephanie H., Connie D. Middle: Dianne )., Gayla W., Michelle Y„ Back: Amy F., Sandy K., Deana N., Shelly R., Becky R„ Kim V. 17 High School Band and Choir Front Row: Deb B., Nancy N., Stephanie H., Tammy S., Faye R. Middle Row: Becky R , Rosy N., Shebi B, Scott S., Sandi S., Lisa F , Rena B Back Row: Cliff G., John P., Rob O., Cory F., Kent S., Kurt H., Ron O., Greg M., Keith H , Kevin C., Mike F., )o Ann B., Troy K. Standing: Dianne )., Sonia S., Bruce N., lamie D., Chuck D., Steve N„ Randy O. Accompianists: Faye R Sonia S. Front Row: Lisa V., Sharon B., Sandy H„ Nancy N., Shana F., Tammy S., Brenda B., Julie B., |o Ann B„ Second Row: Judy G., Sandi S., Diana H., Rosy N., Julie M., Deb B, Rena B., Faye D. Third Row: John P„ Ken H., Doug H., Kurt H„ Ron )., Mike F., Bruce N., Jami B., Randy O. Back Row: Kent S., Keith H., Ron O., Rob O , Jamie D., Bob C., John B 18 This year the band went to Fort Collins for Band Days. That morning we marched down College Avenue, which was quite an experience. Half-way through the parade, a certain drummer lost his drumsticks, and later a distinguished young man tripped on a crack in the pavement which started the last three ranks in a hysteric attack. But, in spite of all the crazy happenings, we did a pretty good job That afternoon we went to see C.S.U. take on Utah State. It was a good game, at least most of us thought so. Mr. Franklin wasn't too happy though. Utah State won 21-16. Oh well, maybe next year Accompanists — Faye R Sonia S. Judy Lisa - Who says ya' can't make a living being a bum? Julie Shana before a performance. 19 This year the music department put on the Christmas Cantata, An Old Fashioned Christmas. The story was told through the eyes of a little girl, portrayed by Shebi Bondegard. Cliff Grimes portrayed the grandfather, and Chris Skov portrayed Timothy. Ross Diercks narrated. The main idea behind the cantata was the fact that Christmas has changed so much over the years. Somehow, among ail the shuffle and excitement over presents and gifts, we have lost the true meaning of Christmas. 20 Boys Octet-Swing Choir Boys There is nothin' like a Dame. Girls Octet —Swing Choir Girls ' You Light Up My Life. The MA C. Music Contest was held in Leyton on April 8th. We had two medal winners: Lisa Franklin, alto sax solo; and Sandi Skov, Tenor sax solo. The trumpet trio on the trophy for the best instrumental ensemble. They are the first eighth graders from Lodge Pole to receive a trophy in music so we are very proud of them. We received nine superior ratings, and twenty excellants. The spring concert was held on May 1st, in which many of the contest entries were performed Special guests were the Tennessee Ridge-Runner All Male Quintet. Below: Girls Duet Faye and Becky Rankin The District Music Contest was held in Scottsbluff April 24th. We had twenty-four entries, so there was quite a bus-load On the way back we stopped at Godfather's. I guess Dad (Mr. Franklin) thought we were good kids for once and deserved a treat. 22 GODSPELL In the opening scene of GODSPELL these robots portray how humans are like robots before they see the light of God, and how |ohn the Baptist gave them the light by baptisting them. GODSPELL - is a musical based on a modern day version of the gospel of St. Matthew. Gospel'' means good news. The word GODSPELL plays off this word. In the play we presented the good news: and also the cast tried to create a spell of God, which meant showing love and kindness to the audience. Many people laughed and cried during the performance, which was said to be one of the best plays Lodgepole has ever done. But it wasn't that easy to get ready for the play. Many grueling hours were spent learning the music and also the lines. Robby, who played Jesus, was the only one who had to really spend alot of time learning lines. The rest of the cast performed little skits about different parts of the gospel of St. Matthew The play focused on the parables of Jesus who was played by Robby Ommen. The historical element occured when Judas, Bob Campbell, betrayed Jesus. Other than this, the play consisted of parable-pantomine enacted by the clowns who represented human kind, the clowns were played by: Julie Mika, Rena Block, Sandi Skov, Ron lessen, Kent Sick, John Bartling, Nancy Namuth, Deb Buss. The light crew was Cliff Grimes, Kurt Huff, Randy Anderson, and Ron Ommen. The director was Mr. Diercks, who was in charge of all the wild animals, and the musical director was Mr. Franklin along with Mr. Rolaids Faye Rankin and Judy Fraass played accompaniment. On the drums —Chuck Davis; Sonia Sick played electric piano; also Joyce Franklin played the organ. Above: Robby, playing lesus, is singing the song All For The Best and telling people that things happen for the best. Below: Nancy plays the Sex Symbol of GODSPELL. Above right: Bob, Julie, and John are doing the Sunday School scene and playing weeds that are choking the good seed of God (Julie). Below right: Robby and Snoopy are telling the audience the wonderful things earth has to provide. Above: In the Good Samaritan scene, Rena plays a priest who ignores a wounded man — much like today's society does Below: Bob counters Robby on the song All For The Best . Above left: Mr. and Mrs. Franklin are watching intensely at one of the GODSPELL rehearsal. Below left: Mr. Diercks and Faye are two non-union personnel who worked for very low wages as guitarist and pianist. Center: Robby is portraying )esus when he died on the cross. The Last Supper By the time lesus had died, the whole audience was up on stage with the cast. When he was carried through the audience, many people cried for his death and felt very sad. Even though lesus did die on the cross, he still lives in our hearts and minds. These pictures can only really touch the feeling each person felt when the final performance of CODSPELL was performed on April 11, 1980 after being canceled 2 times due to weather. But the real meaning of GODSPELL was to show that God provided alot of love to everyone; and if people showed this love to whomever they meet on the street, this world would be full of the love of God. 26 One Act— House of Stairs � frjfl Clockwise: Julie, who plays Abigil, is by the food machine waithing for the next time food will appear out of it; Cliff Grimes, who played Doctor Lawerence, performed the some what bizarre experiment; Robby, who played Peter, and Nancy, who played Lola both are discussing how to get the others not to eat any of the food because the machine will not produce unless some sort of violence triggers it off. _____________ House of Stairs Cast Observers Cliff Grimes................. Dr. Lawerence Keith Linder......................Assistant Rena Block........................Assistant Kent Sick.........................Assistant Subjects Sandi Skov......................... Blossom Nancy Namuth...........................Lola Julie Mika...........................Abigil Ron Ommen ...........................Oliver Rob Ommen.............................Peter Bob Campbell.............The Food Machine 27 jon Bruns Stuart Flessner Above: Mr. Bruns —in a thoughtful mood. Below: No, Shebi, it's not time for recess yet. Shana Flessner r Sjp Y I ; )udy Grimes 28 Above: Sandy Honebein — getting enthused about history. Middle: One time Bruce and I were at jumbo and — Are you listening, Phil? Yeah. Anyway, Bruce decided to skiff and —do you know what that is? Yeah. What? How could you. There's no such thing. I just made it up! You know something? Yeah. I think you say yeah -no matter what. Yeah. Left: Shana, Sharon, and Shebi in libraryland. 29 Girls Basketball First row: Lisa Valla, loAnn Bondegard, Rose Nielson, Julie Bartling, Tammy Slingsby. Second Row: Coach Mencke, Rena Block, Julie Mika, Sandi Skov, )udy Grimes, Nancy Namuth, Shebi Bondegard. The girls basketball team posted a 5-8 record this year. They were led by the outstanding play of Sandi Skov and Julie Mika, who were named Cocaptains and Co-Most Valuable Player. Sandi also led the team in three other categories: free throw champ —shooting 6; rebound leader — 142, and scoring — 12 points per game average. Her presense on the floor was always an added strength for the Panthers. Julie tied with Nancy and Rean for second place in the scoring rank. Julie was the playmaker and spark of the team. She, along with Nancy, had some unfortunate problems with fouls; and while both figured highly in the statistics, their positive input was often missed, and the lack of depth hurt Lodgepole in many close games. Rena led the backcourt duo and took handle of pressure defense. )udy Grimes, who was selected Most Improved Player, added rebounding strength and scoring punch. 30 Julie Mika and Rena Block were the backcourt duo. Sandi Skov, leading rebounder, sets position underneath. ludy Crimes came off the bench to add defensive and rebounding strength. 31 Awards Night 32 Academic Awards BUSINESS EDUCATION AWARDS iookkeeping - Cliff Crimes vanced Typing -Roslin Nielson beginning Typing-Kevin Campbell ENGLISH AWARDS Freshmen - Julie Bartling Sophomore - Shebi Bondegard Junior - Nancy Namuth Senior - Cliff Crimes HOME ECONOMICS Julie Bartling INDUSTRIAL ARTS AWARDS Mechanical Drawing - Nancy Namuth Beginning Woods — Nancy Namuth Advanced Woods — Jami Bond OUTSTANDING SENIOR Kurt Huff SCIENCE AWARDS Terminal Science - Sandi Skov Advanced Science-Jami Bond, John Bartiling General Science - Julie Bartling Physics - Cliff Grimes Biology - Judy Grimes, Shebi Bondegard DRIVERS EDUCATION Phil Narjes Shebi Bondegard GERMAN AWARDS German I - Galen Bartling German II — Nancy Namuth DRAMATICS AWARDS Nancy Namuth Julie Mika Robby Ommen HISTORY AWARDS American Government — Cliff Grimes American History — Nancy Namuth World History — Judy Grimes Geography — Julie Bartling MATH AWARDS Cliff Grimes Randy Anderson 7TH GRADES ART Shelly Rufenact Terry Slingsby Dena Zalesky 8TH GRADE ART Lisa Franklin 10TH GRADE ART Steve Mika LIBRARY Rena Block Faye Dickinson A” HONOR ROLL AWARDS Seniors: Cliff Grimes, Ron lessen Juniors: Nancy Namuth Sophomores: Shebi Bondegard Freshmen: Sonia Sick, Julie Bartling JUNIOR BAND AWARD Sandi Skov JUNIOR CHOIR AWARD John Bartling KATHY LARREAU MEMORIAL AWARD Debbie Buss OUTSTANDING SENIOR MUSICIAN Faye Rankin JUNIOR HIGH HONOR ROLL Kevin Campbell Shelly Rufenacht Terry Slingsby Dena Zalesky Athletic Banquet Kent Sick — Outstanding Senior Athlete Julie Mika and Sandi Skov — Co-captain Basketball Rob Ommen and )ohn Frerichs - Co-captain Football Rena Block — All Conference Volleyball Ron lessen and Bob Campbell — Most Valuable Track Rob Ommen — Don Sprengel Sportsmanship Award 34 Athletic Banquet FOOTBALL AWARDS Co-Captains: Rob Ommen, |ohn Frerichs Most Valuable Player: |ohn Frerichs Most Improved Player: Phil Narjes Monster Man: John Frerichs VOLLEYBALL AWARDS Co-Captains: Julie Mika, Debbie Buss MAC 1st team spiker and top team spiker: Julie Mika MAC 1st team setter and co-top team setter: Rena Block MAC 2nd team server and Top Team server: Sandi Skov, Co-too setter: Rosie Nielson BOYS BASKETBALL Co-Captains: Kent Sick, Randy Anderson Top Free Throw Percentage jami Bond Leading Rebounder: Kent Sick Mr. Diercks observes Jim Stone, the speaker from the University of Wyoming at Laramie GIRLS BASKETBALL Co-Captains: Julie Mika, Sandi Skov Most Valuable Players: Julie Mika, Sandi Skov Most Improved Player: Judy Grimes Rebound Champ: Sandi Skov Free Throw Champ: Sandi Skov BOYS TRACK Co-Outstanding Tracksters: Ron lessen. Bob Campbell GIRLS TRACK Outstanding Trackster: Rena Block DON SPRENGEL SPORTSMANSHIP TROPHY: Rob Ommen OUTSTANDING SENIOR BOY ATHLETE: Kent Sick Kent Sick and Randy Anderson: Co-Captain Basketball 35 Boys Basketball First Row: Jamie Diffendaffer, Rob Ommen, Randy Ommen, Steve Mika, Keith Lindner, Doug Honebein, Bruce Namuth. Second Row: Keith Huff, Ken Hodges, Bob Campbell, Jamie Bond, Mike From, Ron Ommen. Third Row: Assistant Coach Diercks, Kurt Huff, Jon Bruns, Randy Anderson, Kent Sick, John Bartling, Galen Bartling, Coach Weber Although the season record was 4-11, the Lodgepole boys basketball team played an exciting brand of ball. The team showed considerable improvement throughout the year. We played all of our opponents close only to see victory slip away in the final minutes. Senior Kent Sick lead the team in scoring and rebounding for the second straight year. He and fellow senior Randy Anderson provided the fans with some excellent play. Other members of the team who made tremendous contributions were seniors Rob Ommen and Kurt Huff; Juniors, Ron Ommen, Jami Bond, Bob Campbell and Mike From; Sophomores, Randy Ommen, Steve Mika and Jon Bruns; and Freshman Ken Hodges and Keith Huff. Lodgepole's youth should provide an improved team next year. The junior varsity enjoyed a fine 10-4 season and will help make Lodgepole better in 1981. 36 Some question about the call . Kurt Huff and Bob Campbell were ace utility men in rough spots. Season Record: 4 wins 11 losses Big Springs 42-47 Lyman 43-39 Leyton 58-48 Leyton (MAC) 55-52 Bushnell 57-32 Dix 54-48 Melbeta 57-59 St. Pat's 61-53 Brule 42-39 Chappell Lewellen 54-50 Harrisburg 83-53 45-75 (Districts) Oshkosh 67-56 Madrid- Wheatland 66-50 Coach Weber and Ron plan strategy. Below: Floorleader Ron Ommen calls the play. Senior Randy Anderson provided key scoring power. Potter 42-43 37 Brenda Barnhart John Bartling Rena Block )ami Bond Bob Campbell Chuck Davis Above left: Sandi shows that '50's and a smile are still quite in style. Above right: Bob Campbell ist in Deutsche Klasse. Below right: “Oh, no, I WASN'T talking in class. I just didn't hear you loud enough. You were talking while I was and . . . you're making me mad!!! 38 Faye Dickinson Mike From Nancy Namuth Rose Nielson Ron Ommen Sandi Skov Above Left: Yes, this is Ife as a junior class sponsor. No, there is no known cure.” Above left: Hey, I bet Brenda has something good to eat in her locker! Left: Faye babysitting Raggedy Ann and Ricky Racoon during Kiddie Day. 39 Prom of 1980: Remember the Days Clockwise: Rose being an artist ... but she only does contracts; Mike and Jami-Robinhood's Merry gang —on the lookout for Maid Marion; Mr. Ruebel - Sheriff of Nottingham getting rid of the evidence; )ami trying to decide on a good place to hide. Remember the Days” was the theme; For entertainment the Sophomores did a skit, which was about the Senior Class-each personality of each Senior was incorporated into the skit. The band was Agate.” A prom can't really express how people feel when they're Seniors, but it's an expression of our gratitude for all the times we've spent together 40 To You You are our friends you have taught us how to laugh and cry. You've played a very important role in our lives. Our minds are filled with your laughter in the halls, the crowd yelling at games, and the way you have talked with us, and showing your understanding, you have important time in our lives . . . By Tami Kreider Lower left: Karen Huff, Mr Diercks, Mrs. and Mr. Epling at the dance looking bewildered because Robinhood captured them and brought them to the dance. Lower right: Doug Thomas and Nancy Namuth are caught in the strange traditon of doing a rain dance. -The rest of the pictures can only give you an idea of what prom looked like and also the memorys of that special night. 41 SENIORS CLASS FLOWERS Yellow Rose and Blue Carnations CLASS COLORS Baby Blue and Yellow I think it would be fair to say these past four years have been very rewarding as a high school student. We each have had our share of problems, but along with that, our share of joy and happiness. We each have grown and learned many things since that first day of high school in August, 1976. We have made many friends, a few enemies, but most of all we've learned to love. There are so many people who have helped make us what we are today. Teachers, parents, best friends-the list is endless. But the thing that really counts is the fact that we can love each other. I think we are all a little bit scarred of what the future holds for each of us, and we dread going our separate ways. It's a big step. But the love and happiness we've shared with each other these past four years will somehow, someway, take us to greater things and a brighter future. 47 Seniors Randy Anderson Football, Basketball. Track, L-Club, Honor Roll Debbie Buss Volleyball, Basketball, Letter Girl, Cheerleader, Choir, Band, Swing Choir, L-Club, Dramatics, Honor Roll, Class Officer, Student Council, Spirit Club, Annual Staff. 43 Cliff Crimes Valedictorian, Football, Track, Band, Dramatics, Honor Roll, Class officer, Boys State. Kurt Huff Football, Basketball. Track, Band, Choir, Swing Choir, Dramatics, Honor Roll Ron lessen Football, Track, Honor Roll, Choir, Swing Choir, Dramatics, Class Officer, Student Council. Julie Mika Volleyball, Basketball, Cheerleader, Letter Girl, L-Club, Dramatics, Choir, Class Officer. 45 Faye Rankin Choir, Swing Choir, Band, Pianist, Spirit club officer. Dramatics, Annual Staff, Class Officer. Kent Sick Football, Basketball, Track, Choir, Swing Choir, Band, L-Club, Honor Roll, Class Officer, Dramatics. Lisa-Valla Volleyball, Basketball mgr.. Choir, Track, Dramatics, Annual Staff, Spirit Club. 46 SENIOR SNEAK I told you not to drive so fast Dean! Senior Class Sponsors Stan Mencke Tom Cindy Epling Bus Drivers Dean Dixie Christensen Call the doctor! I think I have The President . . Deep in thought. Senioritis! Examine this picture carefully. Look closely now. Don't squint. Do you see one man hidden in the crowd who has found the concealed camera? What is his secret? What is he afraid of? Could the CIA be after him? Color him blue. A Very Crazy Page Now look at this man. Could he be the long awaited Ozonian Messiah? Would you trus your children with him during Halloween Color him orange. See the silly senior. She thinks if she eats outside the window, we won't know she has the munchies. Color her giggles and purple. Mr. Ron lessen has always been known to put his head behind his studies. Here he is in action. Color him green. Survey this assembly of distinguished scholars. Do you detect one scholar who is slightly bored with the evening presentation? What could be the problem? Is this too elementary for him? Or did he forget to eat his Wheaties this morning? Color him polka-dot, except for the ruddy cheeks, of course (hint — hint). Boys and Girls Track BOYS TRACK M A C. Champs: Bob Campbell, 800 M; Randy Ommen, 1600 M; Jon Brusn, 3200 M. 3200 M Relay: Bob Campbell, Rob Ommen, Randy Ommen Steve Mika. State Qualifiers: 100 M, Ron lessen; 200 M, Ron lessen; 800 M, Bob Campbell; 1600 M, Randy Ommen; 3200 M, Ion Bruns New Records: Bob Campbell, 800 M 3200 M Relay; Mike From, 300 M lows; Ron lessen, 100 M Dash. 400 Relay: Kent Sick, Ron lessen, Mike From Ken Hodges. Meet Results St. Pats Inv. Chappel Inv Potter Inv. MAC. Dix Inv. Districts Elementary KINDERGARTEN Bryan Bond Scott Bruns Rebecca Epling (ennifer Fraass Eric Fraass Charles Payton Chad Stoll FIRST GRADE Kevin Applegate Shareen Cundall Stacey Stoll lennifer Weber Bryan Wilkins SECOND GRADE Eric Bondegard Wade Dickinson Kelly Michelman Merlin Namuth Heidi Payton Brenda Twarling THIRD GRADE left Bruns Matthew Campbell si Donald Davis Ronda Gentry Buffie Headley Cynthia luedes Matthew Tilghman Roger Twarling FOURTH GRADE Tim Adamson Toby Brown Tamara Fraass Darin Franklin Carrie Skov FIFTH GRADE Leland Adamson Kim Barnhart Cory Michelman Dean Soucie Bart Stoll Rodney Wilkins SIXTH GRADE jerry Campbell Crystal Christensen Stuart Fraass 52 Amy From Christian Kastens Deana Namuth Chris Skov Kim Valla SEVENTH GRADE Troy Brown Sandra Kahrs Shelley Rufenacht Darrell Sharman Randal Sick Terry Slingsby Galen Wittrock Gayla Wittrock Michele Yanney Dena Zelesky EIGHTH GRADE Kevin Campbell Connie Dickinson Cory Fraass Lisa Franklin Stephanie Hodges 53 Dianne luedes Troy Kastens Greg Markel Rebecca Rankin Remember the Days Remember the days? We used to laugh a lot. Oh, don't you . . . Remember the days in the old school yard? When we had imaginings, and we had all kinds of things. And laughed and needed love . . . Ves, I do. Oh, and I remember you. Do you remember the days in the old school yard? We used to cry a lot. Oh, don't you remember the days in the old school yard? When we had simplicity, and we had warm toast for tea. And we laughed and needed love . . . Yes, I do. Oh, and I remember you. You were my sweet love, my first sweet love. My lovey dove, my love lovey dove. No matter which place, whichever the place, I still see your face, your smiling face. In childish dreams inside my dreams. Like King and Queen, God save our dreams. Though time may fade. It ain't too late to learn about love. Remember the days? We used to laugh a lot. Oh, don't you . . . Remember the days in the old school yard? When we had imaginings, and all kinds of things And laughed and needed love . . . Yes, I do. Oh, and I remember you. 54 Back: Coach Mencke, Troy K, Kevin C, Greg M, Cory F, Randal S, Front: Chris K Mgr, Darrel S, Troy B, Galen W, Terry S, Chris S Mgr Back: Connie D Mgr, Gayla W, Shelley R, Coach Stoll, Dena Z, Sandy K, Michele Y, Front: Becky R, Lisa F, Stephanie H, Dianne ). FOOTBALL VOLLEYBALL Potter Lodge Pole Chappell Lodge Pole St. Pats Lodge Pole Oshkosh Lodge Pole Leyton Lodge Pole St. Pats Lodge Pole Dix Lodge Pole Big Springs Lodge Pole Leyton Lodge Pole ♦Wins Potter Lodge Pole First place in Dix Tournament. Second place in Lodge Pole Tournament ♦Wins 55 BASKETBALL Michele Y, Sandy K, Lisa F, Coach Ruebel, Becky R, Stephanie H, Dena Z, Stuart F Mgr, )erry C, Mgr Back: Coach Ruebel, Terry S, Cory F, Greg M, Kevin C, Galen W, Front: Stuart F Mgr, Troy B, Troy K, Randal S, Darrell S, Jerry C Mgr. Boys Basketball Record Girls Basketball Record Big Springs 19 L.P. 50 Leyton 26 38 Potterl 18 39 Chappell 27 37 St. Pats 26 31 Leyton 40 41 Big Springs 32 L.P. 7 Leyton 10 22 Potter 8 6 Chappell 36 6 St. Pats 18 9 Leyton 18 24 56 Junior High Track BOYS TRACK Middle Row: Terry Slingsby Troy Kastens Randal Sick Troy Brown Darrell Sharman Back Row: Coach Ruebel Kevin Campbell Greg Markel Cory Fraass GIRLS TRACK Front Row: Stephanie Hodges and Rebecca Rankin. Operetta Cast Kim Valla Stuart Fraass Deana Namuth Amy From Crystal Christensen Chris Kastens Jerry Campbell Betty Chris Skov Santa Cluas Billy Cory Michelman Sam Alice Kim Barnhart Rose Kathy Bart Stoll Andy Mary Dean Soucie Detective Kob Leland Adamson Detective Joe 57 OPERETTA FIRST SECOND GRADE THIRD FOURTH GRADE BOVS THIRD FOURTH GRADE GIRLS KINDERGARTEN FIFTH GRADE SEVENTH GRADE BOVS Hiillil «••• � ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 58 Student Council After the famous Iranian Hostage Debate: (first row) Nancy Namuth, Ron lessen, Mr. Ruebel. (Back row) Sonia Sick, Sharon Barnhart, Debbie Buss, )ami Bond, (President), Bruce Namuth, )on Bruns. The chief function of the student council this year was the Sweetheart Dance. A disco played. So it goes However, at the close of the year, a security leak revealed that the council had been involved in many international affairs, such as the Iran crisis. Many telepathic discussions were held while the rest of us assumed they were simply spacing off. It happens The picture at the left shows the council after the final debate, which was held during a noon hour. At the end, they decided to send the hostages a Doug Honebein Memorial Award for their bravery. By the way, the council was hypnotized to forget everything. Don't tell them — whatever you do. Graduation The Lodgepole High School graduating class of 1980 in various moods of euphoria and enchantment. Steve Kahrs — caught up in emotional frenzy over graduating. 59 Graduation Cliff Crimes - Valedictorian - caught in a pensive The award and scholarship winners of the Class of 1980 mood 60 Faculty Mrs Fornander - Kindergarten Mrs Connell - First Grade Miss Barrett — Second Grade Mrs. Edson — Third Grade Miss Coval - Fourth Grade Miss Culp — Fifth Grade 61 Mrs. Anderson - Sixth Grade Mr. Stoll — )r. High Math and Science Volleyball Coach Mrs. Hafer-Jr. High English and Social Studies Mrs. Bower — Home Economics Guidance junior Class Sponsor Mr. Mencke — Physical Education Head Football Head Girls Basketball Senior Sponsor Girls Track )r. High Football Mr. Diercks - English Dramatics Assistant Basketball Coach Sophomore Sponsor 62 Mr Weber - Industrial Arts Head Basketball Head Boy's Track Assistant Football Driver's Education Mr Franklin — Elementary Music High School Music Mr Epling — Science LEA President Mrs. Diffendaffer — Art Library Mr Ruebel — Social Studies Student Council |r. High Boy's and Girl's Basketball Jr. High Track Mr. Stutzman — Math Athletic Director 63 Finally the shuffles of feet, the dropping of books, the twinkles in the eyes, and the shouts and sounds of giggles are gone. Now the frowning faces, the flashing teeth, the saddened eyes, and the chimes of voices are memory. Until next year the tears of rejection, the grunts of frustration, and the shouts of elation are sealed away in the background of bare walls and empty desks. Then, with the ending of hot, sticky August afternoons and the new glimpses of fall, the personalities are back from a summer of flowering and ready to merge on to another year of growing. 64