Rocky Mountain College - Yellowstone / Poly Yearbook (Billings, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1984 volume:

This is Rocky Pride. This is the Rocky Experience. This is Rocky Mountain College. This book was formerly called the Yellowstone. How- ever, we ' ve decided to change the name to something that reflects what we feel about the place where we live and learn. Hence Rocky Pride. We hope you agree with it and it agrees with you. ROCKY MOUNTAIN 15 11 POLY DRIVE BILLINGS, MONTANA 59102 To The Rocky Community of 1983 - 1984: This will long remain as a special year at Rocky Mountain College. The largest enrollment increase in the century plus history of the institution. The develop- ment of many new and varied programs - mathematics and computer science, pre- engineering, petroleum land management, legal assistant studies, a weekend college, and others. It is a perfect time to look forward, a very good time to look back. Colleges are people places, and I sense that Rocky is more so than many institutions that I have observed. It is the people who make this college different. Two are honored in the dedication of this yearbook - Mr. Phil Ganson, who for twenty-three years has served the College, most recently as Director of the Physical Plant, and Dr. Lawrence F. Small, Rocky ' s fourth president, and now Professor of History. It is folks like Phil Ganson and Larry Small who make Rocky the special community that it is. People loyal, concerned, and deeply committed to the ideal of church-related, liberal arts higher education. It is my guess that you will peruse this yearbook, and do so again several times in the coming months. Then you will place it among other books on your shelf, or in your closet. But then, on a number of occasions in the next half century or so you will pull it out. And what will you remember? Not the all-nighters. Not the D-that you got on that freshman English theme. No, not even the fact that food in the dining hall was never quite like which mother used to make. What you will rmember is the people. Students. Faculty. Staff. And so, enjoy this issue of the Yellowstone. It will be one of the treasured memories of your experience at Rocky. Not the book itself. But the book and its pictures, which will prompt memories of the people and an exceptional college experience. My very best wishes to you, now, and in all the years Bruce T. Alton President J K f S m i J m k Jfc Bl ' K DEDICATION: DR. LAWRENCE SMALL Dr. Lawrence Small has been a part of Rocky as its President, as a beloved professor, and as one of our resident historians and authors. This quiet man is a fountain of kindness and wisdom. We dedicate this page to one of the living legends of Rocky. May you continue to fill students with knowledge, and remain a shining example of the greatest and best of what life has to offer. DEDICATION: Phil Ganson was a part of Rocky for twen- ty-three years. The experiences that he has had in those years could probably fill this book in the telling. This year we lost Phil to another employer. At his farewell ice cream social, Phil talked alot about the people of Rocky, and how they meant a great deal to him. Phil, by this dedication, we are saying how much we have appreciated your pres- ence. You are loved, and you will be missed. PHIL GANSON FRESHMEN 1) A beginner; . 2) A person in his first year at college Today ' s English Translation: FRESH PERSONS Ladies and Gentlemen, we proudly present R.M.C. ' s 1983-84 FRESH ? Dean Alcorn Kalispell, Mt. David Alonzo Rosells, IL. J pR H$Kry of Brian Anderson Hamilton, Mt. Todd Baldry Wolf Point, Mt. Tim Barclay Laurel, Mt. Mark Becker Libby, Mt. Annette Benner Laurel, Mt. Nancy Bennett Billings, Mt. David Bonfire Vancouver, Wa. IP • Jill Browning Forsyth, Mt. Ada Buckman Billings, Mt. Michael Burnham Newbury, Vt. 1 Teresa Carr Libby, Mt. Eileen T. Casey Billings, Mt. Kate Chappell Billings, Mt. Kwok-Yek Cheung Hong Kong ' 4 Alan Church Norwich, Ct. Cheryl Davis Livingston, Mt. Nola Dekker Circle, Mt. Jodie Dinsdale Forsyth, Mt. Cheryl Doan Park City, Mt. V m - ' 4t1 -J — Chris Dreiling Billings, Mt. Mark Durham Three Folks, Mt. Nancy Erfle Rapelji, Mt. Wynette Fabrega Great Falls, Mt. Theresa Ford Gillette, Wy. Donna Fryslie Orange Park, Fla. Laura Garskop Billings, Mt. Pat Gazza Colstrip, Mt. Henry Gildersleeve Whitefish, Mt. -rs Jim Goode Vaughn, Mt. Tess Hamlet Livingston, Mt. Naoto Hara Tokyo, Japan Janine Gotschall Worden, Mt. 10 Ken Haakensen St. Paul, MN. n r Mi V i. Mike Harlin Hardin, Mt. Skip Harvey Billings, Mt. h d Janna Heckathorn Billings, Mt. im Heckathorn Billings, Mt. Martha Heckathorn Whitefish, Mt. Tawna Hedges Hysham, Mt. Kurt Henneford Billings, Mt. I BIS3N I n Steve Herdel Moore, Mt. Shawna Hill Laurel, Mt. Karen Horner Cody, Wyo. Dwayne Hoving Billings, Mt. Karen Hubley Emmetsburg, Iowa Sheila Hutton Sidney, Mt. Kris Jacobsen Portland, Ore. d0 12 ¥-2 y Laura Jahnke Gillette, Wyo. Kathy Ann Jannsen Emmettsburg, Iowa •£ Lynn Johnson Billings, Mt. ' w Hisashi Kimura Tokyo, Japan Jeff Kirschenmann Libby, Mt. Kelly Koening Kalispell, Mt. Tim Kohn Othello, Wa. 13 Amy Krout Billings, Mt. Leon Lambert Olympia, Wa. Evan Lawrence McLean, Va. Kim Limesand Circle, Mt. Irene Lindberg Billings, Mt. Paula Locklin Golden, Colo. Kim Logan Kalispell, Mt. 14 j m Connie Lund Vancouver, Wa. Laura Lunney Billings, Mt. Bruce Madill Billings, Mt. Linda Maki Cutbank, Mt. Mary Maltby Helena, Mt. V ' Renea McConnell Longview, Wa. Brenda McPherson Riverton, Wyo. 15 Susan Medrano Great Falls, Mt. Mike Merrin Buckley, Wa. V I . Pi John Mitchell Billings, Mt. Gary Moffatt Great Falls, Mt. k J.M. Nelson Golden Valley, Mn. Ann Norwood Billings, Mt. Yuko Nozaki Tokyo, Japan 16 V..; i Lorri Ondricek Klamath Falls, Ore. Ann Peterson Billings, Mt. Amy Plain Bull Billings, Mt. Bill Potas Meeteetse, Wyo. Cheryl Quale Sidney, Mt. mt£k Chris Racicot Helena, Mt. Todd Ragar Glendive, Mt. Wj M Kaye Ranck Cutbank, Mt. Lance Rau Vancouver, Wa. Randall Reeve Dutton, Mt. Lani Roberts Thermopolis, Wyo. Andrea Schwarz Havre, Mt. Mandy Schwartz Dutton, Mt. Jill Shetler Fairfield, Mt. 18 A. 8fe... Lorinda Sitz Billings, Mt. Karla Smith Worland, Wyo. Michelle Smith Worland, Wyo. Valerie Smith De Pere, Wis. Kerry Jo Stanley Forest Grave, Mt. ' Cheryl Stein Saskatchewan, Can. Marcia Stephans Roundup, Mt. 19 Janet Tamcke Deer Lodge, Mt. Greye Verstraete Philipsburg, Mt. Bill Ward Billings, Mt. Tony Wickham Custer, S.D. Benjamin Williams Billings, Mt. Scott Wolfe Billings, Mt. Celeste Wright Hysham, Mt. 20 - r A group of freshmen pause for a moment to visit with Cate Talbot; while others enjoy a joke amongst themselves. FRESHMAN FUN! A view of the upstairs T.V. lounge at Widenhouse, where Jodie Dinsdale and a friend re- lax for a moment in the midst of freshman orientation. 21 Tess Hamlett enjoys a quiet moment with a book; resting up from orientation and awaiting the beginning of classes. The family atmosphere of the dorms ex- tends to the fact that when there is a birth- day boy or girl, friends usually throw them a party. RELAX AND HAVE F U N ! Halloween Couple of the Year: Brian Mr. Macho and Paula Amirica hos been bery, bery good to me Locklin. 22 Prayer for Freshmen: Oh, young one, in the tumult of I don ' t care, or it doesn ' t matter, which lives in this day and age, may you rise above that incredible sense of apathy to achieve great things. We who have been here awhile (though we would never openly admit it) are envious of that fact that you are young, fresh, and full of hope. Don ' t lose that. That is the stuff which turns dreams into successes. We hope the best for you. You see, we have lost many of our youthful tendencies, but we have not yet lost our ability to hope. 23 SQP-HQMQRES : Persons in the second year of college. SOPHOMORIC: Of or like sophomores; opin- ionated, immature, etc. (This is according to Web- ster ' s New World Dictionary; what can we say? We thor- oughly disagree!) Ladies and Gentlemen, we proudly present R.M.C. ' s 1983-84 SOPHOMORES Tahru Ashihara Tokyo, Ja. Christine Barnhill Spokane, Wa. Bill Barton Uptown, Wyo. Steph Bauer Hysham, Mt. Barbie Bell Billings, Mt. 4 Cristie Bell Boulder, Mt. Kimberly Brundage Ewa Beach, Hawaii 25 Greg Crisaole Glendive, Mt. Ida Croft Fort Benton, Mt Scott Darling Calgary, Can. Rene Dietrich Billings, Mt. Eric Disted Billings, Mt. Robert Dixon Billings, Mt. Lori Dugas Ulm, Mt. 26 Dan Flor Rock Springs, Wyo. Renee Fritzen Vancourver, Wa. Dan Halverson Helena, Mt. Roger Hammer Condor, Mt. Art Haugan Billings, Mt. 27 Michaelynn Hawk Lodge Grass, Mt. Jenny Henscheid Rupert, Id. V ' fff?g ff5 David Heringer Jamestown, ND. Charles Hill Paterson, NJ. Richard Holzl Northfield, 111. Laura Ireland Anaheim, Ca. Tamara Keehn Billings, Mt. 28 • -. Tim Kelley Ridgewood, NJ Kurt Kuenzel Havre, Mt. Trent Lear Ricley, Mt. Lynn Loucks Plentywood, Mt. Marina Magyaf Littleton, Colorado 4 Terri Mathery Gillette, Wyo. Katy McCollough Billings, Mt. 29 Rosalia Montgomery Kinsey, Mt. Yusaku Nakamura Narashino, Ja. John Pauley Hardin, Mt. Dan Reid Fort Benton, Mt. Perry Schaff Billings, Mt. 30 Dorsey Smith Hysham, Mt. Mike Schmitt Bozeman, Mt. i Sato Seigo Ibaratiken, Ja. Kim Van Setten Fairfield, Mt. i Gibson Siba Koarae, C. Is. F.S.M. Melissa Teague Shelby, Mt. Nell Tharp Billings, Mt. 31 Brice Turk Casper, Wyo. Dwayne Twetwn Columbus, Mt. i Rietta Uhrich Columbus, Mt. Bob White Kalispell, Mt. Scott Wilson Laurel, Mt. Skusuki, Zeskimura Okayama, Ja. 32 Mitsuko Yuki Tokyo, Japan 33 ALMA MATER Neath the shadow of the Rimrocks Stands a college firm and true. Whose green and golden banners Hail Montana ' s skies of blue. CHORUS: Rocky Mountain, we all love thee, Alma Water of the West, We raise our cry to glorify The college we love best. A COLLEGE FIRM AND TRUE Thy traditions we all honor, Thy fair campus we adore. In thine ivied walls we ' ve tarried College of the open door. 34 COLLEGE OF THE OPEN DOOR Eaton, Alden, Tech, and the library. These are some of the buildings which grace our fair campus, as the song calls it. Through- out the book there will be pictures of the other build- ings; each a landmark in its own special and unique way. We are proud of our campus home, the place where we both live and learn. How lucky we are to be at a college known to so many as the college of the open door. ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE 35 INSIDE AND OUT This is Fortin Education Center, home of Rocky Athletics. Built in 1969, Fortin also houses the departments of P.E., Psychology, History, English, and Education. It includes a gym, auxiliary exercise areas, swimming pool, health suite, a large lecture hall, classrooms, labs, and faculty and administrative offices. Fortin was named after Mr. Phillip Fortin, a good friend of Rocky. Fortin, along with Klindt Field, are where many of Rock ' s athletic games take place. Klindt Field is named after Herb Klindt, Father of Rocky Athletics. According to Mark Adams, Rocky ' s athletic director, We honor Herb because we love him. We are building a program that Herb Klindt will be proud of. Thank you Mr. Fortin; thank you Mr. Klindt; you both give us reason to have ROCKY PRIDE! Some yearbook funding provided by Budget Instant Print, Jim Whitbeck, owner. 36 BATTLING RTHLETICS Coach Adams tells Steve Johnson the bij; fish story (How long was it?) Coach Palazzolo and Mrs. Clark share a joke. Coach Patton and Kaylin Gunderson talk basketball strategy. 38 Football Cheerleaders: Katy McCollough Melanie smith Wendy Lewis Laura Ireland Anne Converse Jeri Malby Kari Martin Irene Lindberg The role of the cheerleader is very important. The hard work that the cheerleaders do for both the football and for the basketball players is well-worth recognizing and praising. Thanks, girls! p Basketball Cheerleaders: same as Above, plus: Kerry Jo Stanley Kristina Jacobsen 39 Man goes into battle to fight for what he believes is right. We (the spectators) call football a game. However, the men who are active participants in the sport of football consider it more than a game, as such. Football is a test of strength, endurance, courage, fortitude, and will power. It is one of sevral ways to prove oneself in a world where proof is in action, and not always by another means. The men of the Rocky Mountain Battling Bear football team have given us proof, and good reason to be proud. They may not have won every football but they have put their bodies, their souls, their drive, and enthusiasm on the line for themselves and for the pride of their school. OUNTR It is in this spirit that we include the football team, just one more element of what we call ROCKY PRIDE! 40 1983 Roster: Ron Adams, Dave Alonzo, Terry Baldry, Todd Baldry, David Bonife, Don Brantz, Stan Brown, Randy Chilton, Rick Chirrick, Alan Church, John Conway, Scott D ' Agostino, Chris Dreiling, John Durfey, Mike Dutson, Dan Evangeline, Jimmy Goode, Wayne Hall, Mike Harlin, Pat Harlin, Kurt Henneford, Charles Hill, Randy Holom, Mitch Holtz, Rich Holzl, Randy Howell, Wayne Huber, Paul Hyams, Gary Jolliff, Steve King, Tim King, Randy Konzen, Kurt Kuenzel, Leon Lambert, Jeff Linabary, Steve Malby, John Mitchell, Gary Moffatt, John Randall, Kevin Reinschmidt, Perry Schaff, Bruce Schmidt, Mike Schmidt, Tim Severns, Chris Racicot, Randy Sian, Marty Stanek, Dave Turner, Bill Ward, Eugene Watts, Bob White, Ben Williams, Larry Wheat 41 •IP s , , u .; f Dick and Diane Spencer the presenters. The candidate-couples and the winners. 42 The King and Queen candidates: Frosty Williams, Trina Knoche, Kevin Rienschmidt, Randy Howell, Chris Ott, Tim Kelley, Mary Reynolds, Chris Hermes, Lori Dugas, Renee Fritzen Renee Fritzen and Frosty Wil- liams were named Homecom- ing Queen and King. Here Re- nee is being crowned. 43 BATTLING BEAR « The men ' s team: Mark Durham, Stan Mosley, Randall Reeve, Scott Stein- metz, Rusty Marshall, Todd Ragar, Tim Kohn, Blair McLees, Steve Casey, Scott Wilson, John Bush, Jeremy Jenkins JUBt i You tell them, Coach! 44 BASKETBALL!! The women ' s team: Jeri Malby, Mandy Schwartz, Kaylin Gunderson, Re- nee Dietrich, Steph Bauer, Kim Van Setten, Janine Gotschall, Wynette Faberga, Trina Knoche, Jackie Martin, Lynn Johnson, Christie Bell, Chris Ott, Diane Behrens, Coleen Aberle, Renee Fritzen They stand tall and unafraid. They possess the speed, agility, and quick-wittedness that have be- come a hallmark of the modern American Bas- ketball team. We (the spectators) should and do sit in awe of the men and women who dare to defy the laws of gravity and speed in order to fulfill a dream. Part of the dream, yes, is to win. The other part of the dream is to provide style, grace, control and sheer power to a sport which might otherwise be con- sidered roughhouse charades. The men and women of the Rocky Mountain College Basketball teams deserve our respect and our praise, for they, too, make up that which we call ROCKY PRIDE! Coach Gail Patton 45 ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEIGHT LIFT ESS Dwayne Tweten does a clean in Regina, Sask. A ■i. - ? Carl Hansen jerks 105 kg. (231 lbs.). Demonstrating a split snatch is Dave Ramsey. 46 :v€ j ' The Rocky Mountain Weightlifters are coached by Mr. Bill Jamison. Mr. Jamison donates much of himself so these young athletes can compete. The team is composed of men and women who want to do olympic-style lifting. The lifters have made great improvement in the last year. Everyone on the team has been setting personal records of themselves this year. 4fc Senior team member, Willie Taylor, who competes in the 75 kg. class, does a jerk in Regina. Pam competed in the National Women ' s Champion- ships and took 7th place. Pam Parisian shows good technique in the squat clean in Lethbridge, Alberta 47 RIFLES Flag leader: Anne Converse Student Band Director: Michele Larson Rifle Leader: Terri Howery AND Rifles: Terri Howery Lynn Johnson Joyce Smith Donna Fryslie 48 Flags: Cheryl Davis, Holly Olsen, Karen Horner, Darlene Ganskop, Karen Kummerfeldt, Karen Hubley, AnnetteBenner, Lor Sitz, Kris Jacobsen, Amy Krout, Tammy Vaira, Jodie Dinsdale, Andrea Shwartz, Brenda McPherson, Anne Converse FLAGS LEAD THE ■ -- l ' ] • , ' Michele does her directing thing. W A Y The other student band director this year was Kerri Bustell. f0k y v-:l k 49 MUSIC AND MOVEMENT 50 silvi i:Ki ifrU i tit If! ' %p ■ INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 51 p R I D E msm I 1! 1 ' OF f - •« ■ . . . JPfl THE BIG SKY .if I V ' 1 E w yj fj TTVfi 1_ §|- ' jE 3 52 ON f : ' ' , THE FIELD l« rn AND O F F I 53 J A mpy - HH HIBn Z z P bandB r 1 Iffl RAZMATAZZ! THAT ' S JAZZ! UJ 3 if- - ---• 54 MUSIC Here at Rocky, we are a people of music. We have concert band, marching band, and jazz band. The Pride of the Big Sky - This is what we call our marching band. In t he preceding pages, you saw our pictures of marching band, but one really has to hear them to experience how good they really are. Together with rifle corps and flag corps, they really put on a show this year! Jazz Band - On the opposite page you see pictures of jazz band in action. From all reports, jazz band tour was great this year, and we hope that they will continue to get better as the years progress. Concert Band - Concentrating primarily on concert-style music, this band had one performance in the fall, and has another one scheduled for the spring. Below is a list of the people who have worked in the instrumental music, rifle corps, and flag corps programs this year. We thank them all. Tonja Allen Brian Anderson Sondra Baker Billie Barton Stephanie Bauer Sonja Becherer Mark Becker Joni Bell Annette Benner Tracey Borris Sheryl Burney Kerri Bustell Keith Campbell Teresa Can- Anne Converse Alan Craver John Cupit Cheryl Davis Nola Dekker Jodie Dinsdale Robert Dixon Lori Dugas Nancy Erfle Stacie Fraze Donna Fryslie Henry Gildersleeve Janine Gotschall Annette Gray Corrina Harrell Gregory Harrell Steven Hertel Karen Horner Terri Howery Karen Hubley Mary Iverson Kristine Jacobsen Laura Jahnke Kathy Janssen Lynn Johnson Mark Jordan Shannon Kennedy Douglas Kirk Jeff Kirschenmann Trina Knoche Karyn Kummerfeldt Eleanor Lamdin Michele Larson Evan Lawrence Irene Lindberg Paula Locklin Connie Lund Mary Maltby Brenda McPherson Rose Montgomery Stan Mosley Glenn Nelson Lura Nesmith Holly Olsen Leigh Ann Parr John Pauley Colleen Radcliffe Dan Reid Mary Reynolds Lani Roberts Terry Russell Andrea Schwarz Birdie Shelton Jill Shetler Lorinda Sitz Dorsey Smith Joyce Smith Karla Smith Michele Smith Robert Smith Valerie Smith Robin Stone Veronica Strackbein Melissa Teague J ulie Tieman Tammy Vaira Kim Vansetten Tony Wickham Greg Weins Celeste Wright Willie Taylor Eric Ramsey 55 Those who lead, Those who teach, and those whom they teach. 56 Definition The teacher gazed at the boy, Who was sitting in the back row of the warm classroom. Overflowing a desk too small for his husky frame. Bright, Pragmatic, Confident, Young. Yet with all — discontent Wanting more answers to questions Which formed incessantly in his mind. Weighing each word as carefully as an assayer does his gold, She Spoke: What is education? It is the most exciting of human processes — It is the ability to seek and discover a truth, To express that truth well; To find acceptance for what you are; To live with and gain an understanding of all mankind and creeds; To consider important the individual differences in human beings — that difference which makes life exciting; To place an importance on the understanding of the history of man as he attempts to build an existence for himself on this planet; To encourage the realization that each individual ' s contribution to his world is unique and necessary; that To teach the only valid discipline is self-discipline; that the only necessary control is self- control; To realize that Pragmatic values may be temporal; To prevent man from being a creature of fear. The quiet voice was interrupted by the immediacy of the bell, signifying the hour ' s end. The teacher looked at the boy and the twenty-four others, Closed her book, Finished quietly, How many of you have the courage, The courage to live as an educated man? D. Compton RDMINISTRRTION ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY John Bross - Professor Emeritus, Psychology Dean Boswell - Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College; Professor of Mathematics Those who lead, and those from whom we learn Mike Gallagher - Director, Teacher Placement Larry Small - Professor, History Robert Lyons - Associate Professor, Speech AN ANSWER Why Teach? 58 Shelley Pauley - Admissions Counselor Cate Talbot - Admissions Counselor Because my students Require me To reinterpret Life Each day. D. Compton Palma Wolverton - Associate Pro- fessor, Music Clifford Clark - Professor, Economics and Business Ad- ministration Jennifer Parise-Smith - Director, Public Relations and Alumni ■a Dale Zimdars - Professor, History William Jamison - Professor, Mathemat- ics Don Killin - Director, Financial Assis- tance Larry Weirather - Assistant Professor, English 60 Neil O ' Leary - Assistant Professor, Speech and Drama James Doc McDowell - Professor, Eco- nomics Lois Stiffler - Manager of College Book- store Chuck Ramsey - Dir. of Bands Instructor, Music Marianne Ehrlich - Director of Career Planning and Placement James Taylor - Registrar; Dir. of Sum- mer School; Assoc. Prof., Psychology Kathleen Joyce - Professor, French and Spanish 61 p f ? Delmar Langbell - Visiting Professor, Education Richard Walton - Assistant Professor, Physics Nancy Jones - Assistant Professor, Phys- ical Ed. and Health Richard Ramsey - Professor, Biology Sandra Barz - Instructor, Accounting 62 Margaret Murphy - Professor Emerita, English Larry Monson - Instructor, Geology George Nelson - Professor, Education Robert Morrison - Professor, Art ■ James Masters - Professor, Education Mary North - Vice Pres. for Develop- ment W ? w 63 Frederick Binckes - Assistant Professor, Music Kathy Monson-Young - College Chap- lain The Student Union Building Kimball Hall 64 Prescott Hall Tyler Hall Jorgenson Hall Bair Science Center 65 MISS RMC- MICHELE LARSON How does one explain Michele Larson? I have never seen a pic- ture yet, nor heard an explana- tion that does her justice. Mi- chele won the Miss RMC pag- eant. That is to simple an explanation, and yet that, like her beauty, is the truth. Yet, there is more to Michele than beauty. She is bright, energetic, a deeply-committed Christian, and just generally wonderful to be around. Michele hails from Gillette, Wyoming. She is deeply involved in music. She is a talented woman who will probably combine music with her Christian ministry at some future point in time. We love Michele and we are proud of her. We wish her all the best as she competes in the Miss Montana, and Miss America pageants. Why the flower? A flower, in black and white, on a flat page, is not a real flower, but the representation of same. We are honored to have in our pages the representation of Mi- chele, and in our lives and on our campus the real thing. THE POET ' S REFLECTION The poet speaks of universals — of Absolutes — Relating them to man ' s experience. Man recognizes pain — His compassion is aroused as a child cries, An animal whines in pain, A man sits stunned at a defeat, A woman weeps over a child, A house is destroyed by catastrophe, A soldier sits numbly in pain. Man ' s loyalty is aroused At the sight of the flag, Martial music, His home, His race. His courage shows in unexpected emergencies. But why cannot the poet write of the contagion of laughter? Because it is of the moment — It is the most temporal, The most magical of experiences. It comes unexpectedly as a brillant shaft of light. It can never be recaptured. The poet sees the paradox — Sadness because the happiest of experiences Constitute minute golden threads in man ' s tapestry. D. Compton 67 The Symbol I held the symbol of freedom in my hand. The proud, majestic bird trembled - to be free. I opened my hand and released him - the proud - the beautiful eagle. As his powerful wings carried him away the sun shone on the magnificent head. I felt a wonderous thrill - as the symbol of our country - flew across the field. I knew it was right to set him free - as he soared over the hill - the symbol of our freedom - The proud - The majestic - Bald Eagle. Odetta Conn Just as the eagle soars to new heights every day, so does each and every person, in their own way. Ladies and Gentlemen, we proudly present the JUNIOR CLASS of 1983-84. Coleen Aberle Colstrip, Mt. Diane Behrens Billings, Mt. Laura Behrens Billings, Mt. Tracey Borris Billings, Mt. Michael Boston Billings, Mt. Keith Bowman Cranford, N.J. John Bush Billings, Mt. Randy Chilton Billings, Mt. s m 7  ' i S I-  i_ HttSSBk Z f j i ■ J Rick Chirrick Billings, Mt. Tim Combs Park City, Mt. Marc Cremer Miles City, Mt. Lora D ' Agostino Bozeman, Mt. Carlyle Durbin Lewistown, Mt. f , Lisa Edwards Billings, Mt. Patti Foltz Bridger, Mt. Brent Freeman Ft. Collins, Co. .1 ■• • • •• Jeffrey Gannon Wibaux, Mt. i Carl Hansen Glasgow, Mt. Lyman Hanson Reeder, N.D. Pat Harlin Hardin, Mt. Corrina Harrell Billings, Mt. Greg Harrell Billings, Mt. Mark Hauge Auburn, Wash. Randy Holom Miles City, Mt. W i 1% 2+ -V | «l1 y a ■ m Mitch Hoist Gillette, Wy. Mark Jordan Billings, Mt. K.evin Kendrick Billings, Mt. Steven King Billings, Mt. Tim King Old Lyme, Ct. Trina Knoche Vancouver, Wa. . tosHi Randy Konzen Billings, Mt. Jodi Kramer Rapelje, Mt. Tim Kuehn Billings, Mt. Michele Larson Gillette, Wy. Paul Larson Billings, Mt. Matt Leuthold Billings, Mt. James Liang Nanjing, China Jeff Linabary Black Eagle, Mt. Linda Madill Billings, Mt. Jeri Malby Three Forks, Mt. Steve Malby Three Forks, Mt. Rusty Marshall Roberts, Mt. Michael Martinson Billings, Mt. 2 RM Scott Matheny Gillette, Wy. John McDowell Silesia, Mt. Blair McLees Three Forks, Mt. 1 I 1 Rich McRae Miles City, Mt. Ryuichiro Miyazaki Sapporo, Japan Linda Montgomery Kinsey, Mt. fCrt tTj+n Tim Nagel Billings, Mt. Heather Nelson Billings, Mt. Roberta Nelson Billings, Mt. Lura Nesmith Billings, Mt. Chris Ott Newcastle, Ca. Brad Quatier Rapid City, S.D. Terry Russell Billings, Mt. Bruce Schmitt Bozeman, Mt. David Ramsey Colorado Springs, Co. Scott Steinmetz Park City, Mt. Robin Stone Lewistown, Mt. Jo Stuber Livingston, Mt. Renae Swanson Voltz Billings, Mt. Robert Teatzner Pittstown, M.J. Julie Tieman Miles City, Mt. Tammy Vaira Lambert, Mt. Thomas J. Williams, Jr. Mattituck, N.Y. Leslie Winton Wayzata, Mn. Carolyn Yeager Willow Lake, S.D. 77 Everyone here at Rocky is important. From the President and Deans through the administration, the faculty, the special staffs, the secretarial staff, and the main- tenance crew. All work together to make Rocky a great place to be, and a good atmosphere to study and live in. Although you may not see all the faces, you know all the names, and they will be sketched in your memory for years to come. Most probably that ' s because that is the kind of place Rocky is. It is a place where strangers quickly become friends, and the friendships last a lifetime. Catch the spirit of ROCKY PRIDE; it ' s contagious. 78 t c a m Wfee Believe it or not, we do other things at Rocky besides study. Some of it is work, and some of it is play, and some of it is hard. However, almost all of our EXTRAcurricu- lar activity is FUN. Above is a pictorial example of one of the intramural games that is played at Rocky. Whether the sport is football, basketball, or volleyball, and whether your team is made up of your classmates, fellow dorm- mates, or a select group chosen by a captain, chances are very good that the action will be fast-paced and that the enjoyment will be tremendous. At right we see something that is a favorite pastime of students and visitors alike. During the warmer months of the year it is a real pleasure to sit under a tree in the shade and just take in the scenery. 80 At left we see a team of a different nature. This is Rocky ' s speech team. Under the direction of Robert Lyons, the speech team has done well this year. Members here are: Abbie Johnson, Dan Halvorsen, Robert Smith, and Karla Smith. SPELUNKING It has been said that there is a certain excitement to exploring the inside of the earth. The art of spelunking is a risky type of exploring, but very gg; educational and very enjoyable. The geology department took several spelunking trips this year, and the pictures at right are those submitted by one of the students that went on one of the trips. . ,fe : 81 One of the things that is a necessity is the acqui- sition of school books. It is here that Mom Stiffler and her staff at the bookstore provide a service which, if we were without, we would most certainly be lost. Another place where students spend much of their time is in the cafeteria. Here we are grateful for the services of Mel Melenie Marak and her staff for keeping our tummies full. Note: During some parts of the year we share facilities with the Western School of Auctioneer- ing. It ' s good to have them with us. On the opposite page you will see the run-of-the- mill activity which goes along with the moving in process: meeting and getting to know your roommate; moving into your dorm room; walk- ing around the campus to familiarize yourself with the surroundings; and, of course, hamming it up in front of the yearbook cameras. For the band members, getting used to the band uni- fo rms is one of the processes associated with college life. 12 W0 83 Alan: Oops, I forgot; I ' m on duty tonight! ' Lyman: Great . . . busted! Chris: It ' s not home, but ... Renee: Pardon me, do you have this feeling someone ' s watching us? Jeff and Gene: We ' re friends! Could these three be likely candidates for the Mr. RMC con- test? 84 Yes, Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Studying Bob Smith who also distinguished himself as a cardinal example of the clean-cut, boy-next-door type. All those wishing to contri- bute aluminum cans and newspapers to the Fund to En- hance Bob Smith ' s Social Life drive, see Terry Russell, his BEST friend. Judging from this year ' s activity, the party for Bob will start the same day that December finals are over. Terry, Pete, and a friend decorate Widenhouse for Homecoming. A view of Anderson Hall. 1 rnn f 85 Nola: But the admissions counselor said I wouldn ' t be bored here. She promised! Marty: Nola, there are lots of things to do here! ' Hi Jodi, Hi!!! Isn ' t that nice. One of the R.A. ' s is helping someone celebrate their birthday. But what are they drinking? A big red R? Must be raspberry Kool- Aid. Since when did they put they put that in a can and make it in Washington? 86 Kim and Rietta share a special moment with a friend. Alan: No pictures, please. With Henry ' s help the operation was relatively successful. Nancy enjoys a quiet moment in the Anderson T.V. lounge. 87 Billings Studio Theatre Sometimes the quiet simplicity of Rocky, in amongst the tumult activity, bears just looking at. No catchy captions necessary. 88 There is a special group of people that go to Rocky. Not special in the sense that they are better or worse than the run-of-the-mill student, but special in a kind of unexplainable way. These are the non-traditional students. They are an interesting bunch of people, with an uncanny sense is wisdom that is the result of years of experience in the real world. In Life Study Skills, they all have Ph.D. ' s! Pictured above: Linda Madill, Ann Peterson, Virginia Stetson, Debbie Speiser, and with admis- sions counselor Cate Talbot is Nancy Pozzo. Thanks to Ann Peterson for the photos. 89 F : wEfflmL., JH ti I - 4 iHHh conceived adapted and arranged by Charles Aidman edgar lee masters ' Spoon River Anthology 90 The Company Amy Krout Mel Moser Robert B. Smith Kerri Bustell Scott Darling Gregory Lee Harrell Sondra Baker Andrea Schwarz Dorsey Smith guitar accompaniment: Sondra Baker Scott Darling intermission ten minutes between acts Production Staff Director Hal Hansen Assistant Director Andy Lamdin Set Design Steve Krempasky Set Construction Mel Moser Mike Merrin Rich Hansen Lighting Design Glen Hammer Lighting Crew Henry Gildersleeve Francois Finkeltin Poster and Program Design Pat Perisic produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. presented by RMC Drama Department 91 Excuse us, but we have found that we have nothing to put on this page. Therefore, we thought a bit of poetry might be in order. Sit back, relax, and get lost in the thoughts you are about to read. Some of them will make you think, some will make you angry; but all are designed to do something important; make us realize how different, unique, and special we all are, and how important it is for each of us to live life for what it is for us, and to do it well, because it ' s the only life we ' ve got. Student Safety The storm of protest was subsiding; But the winds if controversy still blew. The President stood Facing the gale, Listening to the excited students ' voices, the aroused parents ' voices, the antagonistic regents ' voices. Surely the speaker had been challenging: His manner unorthodox, His appearance startling, His remarks thought-provoking. A voice spoke in the President ' s ear This man ' s ideas are dangerous — Let ' s keep our kids ideas safe. Taking the worn pipe from his mouth, The educator spoke deliberately, In this school, Let no idea be termed safe for the young mind. Rather let the young mind be made safe for the idea. He turned resolutely, Walked to the door, paused a moment, Then went from the room to continue his job of educating the young. D. Compton 92 No! Huxley Huxley, I don ' t want your brave new world. I want to feel; I want to love And be loved. I desire to think, to act, to weep. I need a conscience. I need dialogue with men. Huxley, Your world is neither brave nor new. Men are cowards — Who display Neither empathy Nor sympathy. Men are cowards — Who refuse to be responsible For their own actions. Men are cowards Who refuse to accept The challenge of involvement. Men show courage If they hold a hand to the needy, Share a crust with the starving Place a balm on the wounded. Live with love for all. Huxley, Take your new world Elsewhere. My world struggles Daring to love, to hope, to succeed, to fail, and in failing to rise again. I cannot be bound in the emptiness You suggest. D. Compton 93 What we really want to do is get this game over with so we can go do something really important; watch General Hospital. Rusty, get a fork! Are we having fun, or what? Excuse me, Dave, but we didn ' t quite hear what you said. Would you care to repeat it? I don ' t remember the other the other great dames of the theatre starting out this way! ' ' ml This must be Bruce Schmitt ' s definition of heaven: surrounded by women! What do you think, Bill? 94 It looks like Lorri is about to get all tied up. I ' M ' f ' ' I dunno! % I hope the gun wouldn ' t go off!! rftfP Bill Barton: I ' m going to get out of here, one way or another. I 95 m o SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS Joni Bell Joliet, Mt. Todd Bentz Phoenix, Az. Greg Brown Billings, Mt. Sheryl Burney Cut Bank, Mt. Anne Converse Billings, Mt. Alan Craver Butte, Mt. 97 Scott D ' Agostino Bozeman, Mt. Gregg Downing Hamilton, Mt. Mike Dutson Sandpoint, Id. Nancy Englund Missoula, Mt. . tid Kazuya Fujita Toyko, Ja. Steve Haddon Missoula, Mt. 98 Paul Hyams Billings, Mt. Abigail Johnson Sheridan, Wy. Ben Kronick Walnut Creek, Ca. Jackie Martin Billings, Mt. Y Laura Mitchell Billings, Mt. Anne Morgan Billings, Mt. i Nil ,V 99 Robert Glenn Nelson Billings, Mt. Paul Nugent Havre, Mt. Holly Olsen Grass Range, Mt. Nancy Pozzo Billings, Mt. Eric Ramsey Billings, Mt. Melanie Smith Ten Sleep, Wy. I ' jJL.T ' ys i 100 Pete Taylor Billings, Mt. William Taylor Billings, Mt. .1 jH David Turner Billings, Mt. Betsy Whanger Billings, Mt. 101 ' 4 a PI Wk g : !■ 1 ' % ■ • 4 V ' -2 jrrS i 102 Rocky is a people place. It is also a face place (sorry, wasn ' t trying to be poetic). Even the sur- roundings take on a face, or embodiment, of sorts. From the ghost of Losekamp to the points of identification around the campus, be- ing at Rocky feels somewhat similar to being in your own hometown, because everything is so familiar. 103 WEATHER IN THE TREASURE STATE: Someone said something once that holds pretty true, If you don ' t like the weather, wait five minutes. Here are some pictures that pretty much explain the kind of weather we sometimes have to contend with in the Magic C ity. 104 I If 105 Words At The End of the Discussion Coward, You are a coward — You who refuse to think, You who fear a new idea Which might force you To examine your own beliefs. Your beliefs? No, not yours. But rather Those of someone else Whose voice was loud, Whose tones were persuasive. Who ridiculed, belittled, degraded. Who pleaded, wept, admonished. Scholar — You are the courageous one, You who welcome new ideas, You who challenge dogmatic faith, You who question the motives Of those who teach, You who ask incessant questions Till you know, Not assume - But know the Truth For you. You — my friend — You are too young to fear. My generation is tired. We have not the strength We have not the desire To think, And rethink. But you — young friend — You must — Or you lose. (Written by a teacher, Doris Compton) 106 YOU MUST.— OR YOU LOSE. • If m i 107 ' Don ' t we look great? Could this be the same guy? 108 We were looking through the files for pictures for this book when we came across this set of rather stalwart looking gentlemen who seem to look very familiar to us. We were wondering if someone would do us the courtesy of reminding us who these guys are, i.e. WHO ARE THESE GENTLEMEN? 109 THE GRADUATES Speak for We Learn from You Oh, age. Speak to us who have youth. We see you silent You tell us nothing. Can you not speak to us of life, Of its love, Of its sorrows, Of its courage, Of its hatreds. We need to know: When did you compromise? How did you rebel? How often did you win? Why did you lose? What did you fear? When did you fear? Wisdom should come with the living of each day. Please tell us — Are you wise? We need an answer! Or did the living of each day Make you bitter, tired, defeated. Is there not one of you Who has lived long Who will speak and tell us The secrets of life. Please hurry, For we haven ' t much time. D. Compton Willard Michael Adams Sandpoint, Idaho Tonja Lee Allen 3ig Piney, Wyoming Terry Vernon Baldry Wolf Point, Montana Julie Killin Betts Billings, Montana 111 Donald William Brantz Sheridan, Wyoming Joseph Dale Bunch Big Horn, Wyoming Kerri Lynn Bustell Billings, Montana Steven James Casey Billings, Montana 112 Jill Ann Dostert Nashua, Montana Kelly Laureen Cook Buffalo, Wyoming San Juanita Gonzalez Hysham, Montana Beth Ann Gunderson Flaxville, Montana 113 Kaylin Dee Strissel Gunderson Billings, Montana Wayne Alan Hall Sheridan, Wyoming Christine Kay Anderson Hermes Hamilton, Montana Phoebe Leona Harker Heron, Montana 114 Mary Grace Iverson Poplar, Montana ) $ 1 John Joseph Klein Ridgefield Park, New Jersey Randy Gene Howell Poison, Montana Carla Dee Jameson Cody, Wyoming 115 ' ' --: ' Karyn Lynne Kummerfeldt Nashua, Montana Cathie Luckinbill Billings, Montana Kasey Adam Nelson San Jose, California Deborah Peguillan Salt Lake City, Utah 116 Birdie Shelton Billings, Montana Richard C. Simpson Elmhurst, Illinois Joyce Louise Smith Gillette, Wyoming Martin Lee Stanek Sheridan, Wyoming 117 Thomas Barr Stevenson III North Plainfield, New Jersey Beth Ellen Tanner Ten Sleep, Wyoming Juleen Rae Welz Belgrade, Montana Lance Allen Wrzesinski Onalaska, Washington m 118 Sandra Elaine Vernon Sheridan, Wyoming Tina Maureen Hillman Manhattan, Montana Terri Lynn Howery Dillon, Montana 119 And then there ' s also Mary Reynolds Troy, Mt. 120 Debi Lund Miles City, Mt. Jon Randall Douglas, Wyoming an d Keven Reinschmidt Billings, Mt. 121 Wait, just one last •• I ULi l look, and then goodbye 123 This is a yearbook, pure and simple. We have, for financial reasons, cut as many corners as possible. We have also pulled up the deadline date to February 11. That is because in years past, there has not been a yearbook for the students by the time they are ready to leave school in May. This yearbook will facilitate that. The thought of this college, or any institution of higher learning, not having a yearbook, or an annual, is unspeakable. The yearbook is the chronicle of the years ' events. It is our chance to look back with a fond sense of remembrance for the crazy, agonizing, deliriously happy times we have had over the year. Nostalgia is in our blood as human beings, and a yearbook will allow us in future years, to slip back to the past for a moment and remember ourselves as we once were: full of youth, vigor, with a sense of purpose, with a sense of vitality that is lost when we grow older. I make no bones about the fact that the cost to produce such an endeavor may be high, but cost is not the point. What is the point, you may ask? In these days, when everyone is trying to get enough money together to buy a cup of coffee, here is a product that will last a lifetime. This book is not a financial necessity, but a human necessity. The paybacks are endless, in human terms. This yearbook will be concrete proof that Rocky Mountain College is alive and well, and on the move in 1984. If nothing else, when the financial backers of the college say, Well, what is going on at Rocky, this book will be the proof that we are a going, moving, and thriving concern! Is there any better proof! As you can see, I am extremely enthusiastic about this project. It is my wish to see it through to the finish. My reasons are two-fold: I believe that this yearbook could add a sense of spirit to Rocky, and spirit is nothing to turn one ' s nose at. Rocky is such a special place: the location, the people, the sense of excitement and sense of goodness that permeats this campus is electric. It radiates through the people. Why not add to all that the concrete proof that it exists. Show people what we ' re all about! I have a second, much more egotistical reason for wanting this project to work. The high school that I graduated from did not put out a yearbook. The money was not in the budget, and it wasn ' t important enough. 124 I was the managing editor and major contributor to the yearbook my junior and senior year. I am also the only who has a copy of either yearbook, I kept the masters. I have since talked to a couple of people I graduated with, and they have told me that they wished that they could have had a copy of our yearbook so that they could show it to friends and relatives. My friends profoundly believe that, although our school was a great place, possibly the best high school education anyone could have, that there was something missing by not being able to show others what a great place we had from which to receive an education. Both of these statements are equally true here. RMC is a fantastic college, and although I ' m sure others might disagree, RMC might be the best place to get a well-rounded liberal arts education. And, also true, I believe, is the sentiment that something might be missing this year if we choose not to put out a yearbook. It is my sincere and earnest desire that we not have to face that possibility. Therefore, I ask that there be a motion put before the members of ASRMC requesting that funds be set aside for a yearbook for the 1983-84 school year. If there is need for an editor, I would be willing to fill that position, and will show references as to my qualifications if they are requested. Sincerely, Christine L. Smith I remember saying these words! Ah, naivete is such a wonderful thing. Well, deadlines fell through the floor, people backed out in droves, and we worked with a skeleton crew all year. And many complained! Why a yearbook, Only $9.00, what ' s wrong with it; it costs too much; the idea is stupid. We got little or no help from faculty or students; Bucking an idea is a lot easier than having one. However, we kept our nose to the grindstone all year; pictures, layout, copy, we did it all. The we refers to the four freshmen that helped me. Four of the finest freshmen to ever come down the pike. They were Brian Anderson, Mary Maltby, Dixie Holland, and J.M. Nelson. These four kids helped in ways innumerable to mention, but I ' ll try. Brian did photography, and that, my friends, is a job in and of itself. Mary and J.M. did a lot of the layout work, and some of the creative consulting. Dixie did some copy work, and was just generally there when I needed a shoulder to cry on. 125 Then there was Paul Nugent. Not only a fellow Psy student, and also a very good friend, Paul is an excellent photographer. Thank you Paul. I hope it all wasn ' t too bad. Then there are people like Ann Peterson, Jodi Kramer, Kat Janssen, and many others who lent their pictures, and the use of typewriters to the endeavor. A special thank-you to Odetta Conn. It ' s O.K., you belong. There are so many others; students and faculty who finally came around and said, O.K., let ' s have a yearbook. To the countless of you I say thank you. Why is it so late? Because it is. I ended up doing the bulk of the work myself, and it just didn ' t get into the schedule the way it should have. If there is any blood-letting to be done, do it now. There is a special person in these pages who almost none of you recognize, but her words illuminate what might otherwise be blank pages. Her name is Doris Compton. I gave you a taste of her poetry so that you might have the strength to be what each of you truly needs to be, an individual. That is because she gave me part of the strength I needed (along with my father, Rev. Dale Compton) to be what I had to be to survive. She is my mother, my teacher, my friend. Her poetry sparks an idealism long dormant. Read her words, see the brass ring, and grab for it. The beauty of the struggle is sometimes more fantastic than its ultimate outcome. So, as I make my fleeting attempt to put the yearbook out at a reasonable time (1984, I ' M HOPING), I wonder, Was it all worth it? I think, judging from what I ' ve seen of the finished product, that it was well worth the effort. Despite all the problems, I think I ' ll always feel that way. God, in His infinite wisdom(?) (the question mark is a Smithism , and for those of you who believe that questioning God ' s will hands you a one-way ticket to Hell, you may be right; it ' s open to interpretation) guided me to do this book. His efforts came in the person of one Glen Hammer, a dear gentleman and great friend of Rocky. But I think I latched onto the project and ran with it because I wanted people here to see all the good great that Rocky. We can cut Saga to shreds, beef about the classes, profs, other students, dorms; whatever our little ol ' heart desires. You know I ' m going to take a few lines and tell you about some people who really deserve our respect, and hardly ever get it. Rocky ' s maintenance department is a great bunch of people who work like Trojans and hardly ever get a Thank You. They ' re good people. They have my respect. They have my love, too. Thanks. 126 Mary and J.M., Dixie, and Brian 1?7 O.K., where was I. O yes, our little heart desires, but one thing remains true. WE ARE A BREED APART. If you come to Rocky, it permeats who and what you are, and you are, and always will be changed by the Rocky Experience. What is the it? I really don ' t know; I can ' t describe it with words or sounds (and sounds are so hard to write on paper), but it is felt and known by everyone who has ever been here, or will ever be here. Have you ever wanted to be remembered? I think wanting to be remembered is one of the primary reasons some of us are scared to die. By this book, among other things, we all, you, me, everybody, will be remembered. Long after we ' ve been forgotten by the general public, we still will be remembered through this book. At Rocky, things don ' t get thrown away easily, so we ' ll probably be around another hundred years. I, personally feel really good because the book will be here to say to others, ' This is me, Christy Smith, and these are my friends, and this is my school. ' I now take my rightful place as a proud Rocky student, and that feels pretty good, ' cause Rocky is a great place to be. Thank you for sharing my dream and its fruition with me. I did it for you. I did it for me. AND IT WAS FUN! Love, Christy Editor ' s Note; One person I forgot to thank was our faculty advisor, Douglas Novich Leonard. He let us have our own mind with the book this year, making sure that it retained good taste and style. Dear sir, thank you for your help. I hope we do right by you. 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