Woonsocket High School - Redmen Yearbook (Woonsocket, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1987 volume:

Volume Woonsocket, SD 57385 Vj -3 JYe «£ TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page..............................1 Memorial page..........................2 r News page..............................3 j Introduction...........................4 Seniors................................8 ) Underclassmen..............................................11 Faculty...............................25 Sports................................31 Activities............................43 Events................................51 Organizations.........................81 Ads...................................87 Index.................................78 Closing...............................80 A classmate's friendship is missed In memory of Troy Larson A very good friend of the freshman class left Woonsocket High this year as a result of a car accident. Troy A. Larson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Larson, was on his way home from church Sunday, October 19. 1986, when he sus- tained serious injuries from a car accident and passed away minutes after reaching the hospital. Troy was involved in school and church activities. He participat- ed in basketball, chorus, FFA, and in his church youth group and various functions. He was usually found with his classmates hav- ing a good time. Troy may not be present anymore, but he will remain alive in the memories of his friends forever! The freshman class will remem- ber him because he blessed each and everyone with happiness. Above left: Troy was enrolled in vo-ag. Here he works on an assignment. Kevin Moe is at his right. Above: During Kangaroo Court, Troy had to pay his dues for not participating daily in Spirit Week. Dressed in garbage bags, he and Rich fohnston take their turns in the water fight. Left One of the sidewalks painted on coronation night of homecoming week bears Troy's name. 1986-87 Worldly Affairs Affect WHS Students Woonsocket High School students kept abreast of international and national news during the 1986-87 school year. Events happening around the world have an impact on the present and future of today's The Voyager successfully completed a flight around the world on tank of gas. youth. Of greatest impact was the ChernobyJ nuclear plant meltdown in the Soviet Union. The event, which contaminated food, water, and air. caused many people to abandon their homes and flee for fear of radioactivity. Children were not allowed to play outside and babies especially were to be protected. The news media carried photos of the effects of the burns. Corazon Aquino was elected president of the Philip- pines after Ferdinand Marcos and his wife were driven unwillingly to their current home in Hawaii. Mrs. Aquino was given the honor of Woman of the Year by Time magazine. A recent honor received by the United States was the return of the America’s Cup in sailing. Captain Dennis Conner and his crew were the heroes by winning the cup back after losing it in '83 to Austra- lia. The subject of AIDS brought about more controver- sy when it was announced that Liberace had died from it. AIDS has become a growing concern across the world in 1986-87 and causes many people to think how they could eliminate the fear of the disease. One of the most exciting events of the past year has been the renovation of the Statue of Liberty. After many generous donations and successful charity drives, workers rebuilt the statue so Lady Liberty’s 100th birthday could be celebrated on July 4, 1986. America's Cup was won back by Dennis Conner and his crew. Workers check for radioactivity after the Chernobyl nuclear plant fallout. Another exciting event was the flight of the Voyager. Dick Rutan, pilot, and Jeana Yeager, co- pilot, flew without stopping for 11,600 miles and broke the two previous records of 84 hours aloft and 11,337 miles in a closed circuit. Ronald Reagan also brought great controversy to us through the Iran scandal. The Tower Commissions report showed him as a lackadaisical leader, poorly served by his advisers, a man who failed to do his job and didn't know what was going on behind his back. The report touched off a firestorm of criti- cism and finally forced the firing of Reagan’s chief of staff, Donald Regan, who was replaced by How- ard Baker. a k 1 r Steps in the Lives of Woonsocket Students The Redmen made steps forward and. yes. a few steps backward in the 1986-87 school year. The students once again appeared on the steps of Woonsocket High in September and returned from summer vacation dressed in the new fashions of cartoon sweatshirts, bleached jeans, 501 jeans, long shirts, and suspenders. The latest in hair accessories were bananas and bows while the latest shoe fash- ions were ciaol boots. The students found themselves taking steps toward a county school. If the school is accepted, it will be a joining of Woonsocket, Artesian, and Letcher and would be built at Forestburg. Students’ reactions varied to the idea of a county school because of the many advantages and disadvantages. Students who favor the school look forward to larger classes and more course offerings while others fear the aspect of competition as a definite disadvantage. WHS students have found themselves going to more weekend movies such as “Crocodile Dundee”, “Golden Child”, and “Top Gun , because of the closing of one of their recent hangouts, the L and G Pub. Others found themselves cruising the streets and listening to their favorite tunes. Some popular rock groups are Bon fovi. The Beastie Boys, and the Bangles, while the favorite vocalists are Madonna, Peter Cetara, and Whitney Houston. But on week nights many of WHS students spend the night at home watching their favorite television shows of ”Alf” and St. Elsewhere , after their homework is done, of course! fust as stepping forward is a big part of every stu- dent’s life during a school year, there were those few times when important lessons are learned while stepping backward. Some of these events included an over active bunch of students during homecom- ing and at a musical trip to Lake Andes. Education truly is not confined to the classroom. The 1986-87 school year is a memorable one as far as the weather is concerned. Having no snow on Christmas and higher-than-normal temperatures all through the winter was really a welcome change. Shawn Peterson. Lincoln Feistner, and lay Larson are dressed for summer on January 13. 1987, as evidence of the unseasonly warm weather. Ciaol boots are the latest craze in shoes. Some fans show their support at an away football game. 4 Members of the giris basketball team pose for a picture after a rough game. Some of the boys wait for a pep meeting to start. A few girls smile for the camera at a basketball game. Shawn Peterson shows his kissing ability with a pig. Left. Sue Selland straightens Darin Bittner’s tie just before the school play is to begin. 5 Four band members show off their third place trophy. Amy Baysinger. is she working hard or hardly working? These girls are making buttons for Wildmen fans to wear. Valerie Regynski helps out with the video taping of all school events. Here she prepares to tape the play. Varsity football cheerleaders lead a side-line chant. A few of the sophomore boys fry to pick out their class rings. Seniors Offer Improvements Vikki Tuff� works in computer class. Relying on four year's of experi- ence, this year's seniors were asked, If you were to come back to WHS, what would you want changed? Popular with the 10 students was the idea of a Jounge. Of the eight who answered the question, seven listed a place for the students to go during their free hours. It would be open to students passing in all subjects and used during study halls. Several of the seniors would also like a larger variety of classes. With six electives and two required courses of English and American government, they feel they are limited in the selection of the five required classes for a seven-period day. The only three seniors involved in boys basketball are Trent Trudeau. Lynette Steichen. and Clinton Hinker. Discipline was listed as needing change. Several seniors feel the teachers are too strict and need to slacken up. The point was also brought up that not all students are treated the same. Other changes include more room so the high school students could have a school area of their own, more spirit, lockers with locks, long- er noon period, more time between classes, and better food. Shawn Peterson rides a tricycle as punishment during Kungroo Court at Cornation. Clinton Hinker Jeffrey Howard Cheryl Larson Class of 1987 makes WHS history The 10 seniors who began the 1987 schooJ year in Sep- tember made history as the smallest class to graduate from Woonsocket High School. The classes of 1922 and 1985 each had 11 members. This year’s senior class reached the eleven-member mark in April when Mark Rosenberg joined the class. The seniors involve themselves with the classes of American government, physics, computers, vo-ag, busi- ness ed., senior math, English IV, band, chorus, and shop. Extra-curricular activities are FFA, FHA, foot- ball, basketball, track, drama, and band. A long-awaited event for the seniors each year is the beginning of senior privileges. This year the students received their open-campus chances the last nine weeks, as long as they maintained passing grades. The seniors' venture to Pierre, where they visited the Legislature, proved to be a pleasant one. As part of their agenda, the seniors toured the Capital and went to the mall. There they found enjoyment in the photo booth where the girls stuffed the booth for a group picture. The chaperones were Doug Riter, Herb Tollefson, Roger Larson, and Richard Ferguson. The final weeks of the school year brought prom on May 1 and graduation, May 15. lA Deanne Larson and Lynette Steichen take stats during a girls basket- ball game. 8 Deanne Larson Jay Larson Shawn Peterson Clint Hinker and Jay I.arson enjoy the sun with the Cheryl Larson works on her computer program, help of senior privileges. 9 Different levels of interest are shown in physics. All Education Begins Early Most of what I really need to know about how to live, and what to do, and how to be, 1 learned in kinder- garten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but there in the sandbox at nursery school. Todd Meyers. Mrs. Pischke. lay Larson, and Heidi Runestead work with a ripple tank. Sophomores Lee Morrell and Debbie Senska dissect a frog in biology class. These are the things 1 learned: Share everything. Play fair. Don’t hit people. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. Don't take things that aren't yours. Say you are sorry when you hurt somebody. Wash your hands before you eat. Flush. Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you. Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, draw, paint, sing, dance, play, and work some every day some. Take a nap every afternoon. When you go out into he world, watch for traffic, hold hands and stick togeth- er. Be aware of wonder. Remember the little seed in the plastic cup. The roots go down and nobody knows how or shy, but we are all like that. Goldfish and hamsters and white mice and even the little seed in the plastic cup—they all die. So do we. And then remember the book about Dick and fane and the first word you learned, the biggest word of all: LOOK. Everything you need to know is in there somewhere. The Golden Rule and love and basic sanitation. Think of what a better world it would be if we all—had cookies and milk about 3 o’clock every afternoon and then lay down with our blankets for a nap. Or if we had a basic poli- cy in our nation and other nations to always put things back where we found them and found them and clean up our own messes. And it is still true, no matter how old you are, when you go out into the world, it is best to hold hands and stick togeth- er. ALL I EVER REALLY NEEDED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KIN- DERGARTEN by Robert Fulghum. Amy Baysinger S.C. Rep. Donna Brooks Chad Brosnan Cory Feistner Lincoln Feistner President Brian Goergen Missy Hopkins Donnie Knittel Vice President Chris Larson Todd Meyers Heidi Runestad Sec.-Treasurer Darin Schmiedt Rodney Tuffs 12 Mr. Van Den Heme I assists the president of the junior class. Lincoln Feistner. with prom plans. Mrs. Zimmerman assisis Donna Brooks and Todd Meyers with Iheir Spanish. Juniors Present Annual Skit The future seniors were busy academically and extra-curricularly. Football, basketball, cheer- leading, track, FFA, FHA, oral interpretation, drama, annual staff, chorus, and band occupied most of the juniors’ time. School-wise, the juniors faced some difficult challenges in accounting, physics. English III, history, shop, home ec., and vo-ag. Some of the highlights of the junior year were the annual homecoming skit called “The Wildmen's Wake-up Routine, the carnival with Heidi Runestad and Rodney Tuffs as can- didates. and last but not least, the prom activit- ies. Amy Baysinger, Heidi Runestad. Lincoln Feistner, and Chad Brosnan discuss plans for prom as members of the decorating committee The colors were somewhat different for prom than other years, as the class chose black, sil- ver, and pink. The theme was Heaven in Your Eyes” by Loverboy. Music was played by Kanaranzi. The main money-raiser for prom was selling magazines, which helped the class raise over $900. Amy Baysinger was the top salesman. The juniors were forced into a sec- ond money-raiser, or threatened with the al- ternative of not eating at the banquet. They chose to have a car wash which they held on Good Friday, April 17. Brian Goergen and Darin Schmiedt wash dishes at a fund- raiser for carnival while left. Missy Hopkins prepares a roast for the local beef-cookoff. 13 Sophomores Order Rings, Win Carnival Royalty Two big events for the sophomores this year were class rings and speeches. As they got excited about choosing their class rings, they were agonizing over speeches for English. Biology provided the project of collecting 20 species of ieaves. A time-consuming project for the geometry class was their construc- tion notebooks, while the general math class balanced checkbooks and paid bills during the last three nine weeks of school. In home ec., the advanced foods class studied and prepared various meals. Their project for the third nine weeks was to prepare a luncheon for invited guests. The sophomores are also involved in basketball, both boys and girls, football, track, varsity cheerleading, prom, play, chorus, band. oraJ-interp, carnival, and annual staff. The work, time, and last minute rush for carnival paid off as the sophomore candidates, Jennifer Hegg and Scot Berg, got king and queen. Darin Bittner, Brian Feistner, Scot Berg, and Amy Larson decide upon a class ring to suit them. Amy Larson. Betty Lewis. Deb Senska. and Sue Seiland practice their typing skills on Punk Day during Homecoming Week. Deb Senska. seen here in the correct stance jor speeches, practices for an upcoming speech. M Scot Berg- Student Council Rep. Darin Bittner— Sec. Treas. Keri Cahill Brian Feistner Carla Feistner Jennifer egg— Student Council Rep. Richie Johnston Amy Larson Marvie Larson Betty l ewis Lee Morrell Carrie Olinger Sharene Pierce— President Valerie Regynski Sue Selland— Vice President Debbie Senska These four freshmen put their lungs to good use ol o pep rally. Five freshmen girls shore popsicfes with some preschool children. At a football game, these freshmen girls tried in vain to keep warm. A few freshmen display their true colors. Original Nine Keep Freshmen Class Alive In 1978. eighteen young, inexperienced children took the first step in forming a strong bond of friendship, one to last them a lifetime. Remaining in the class of '90 are only nine of the original members: Koli Boschee, Misty Brewer, Cara Christian. Tully Knigge, Kevin Moe. Cathy Moran. Christy Morgan, Molly Moran, and on Peterson. Throughout the course of their former ten years, this freshmen cJass has had a total of 34 different people. The major cause of the loss of pupils has to be families moving out of town. As freshmen, privileges are gained. A better selection of extra-curricular activities is offered. Most freshmen found time for such activities as football, track, basket- ball. cheerleading, band, chorus, FFA, FHA, annual staff, oral interpretation, and the school play. most of the freshmen class find time to study. The sub- jects of Algebra I, physical science, geography world history, English I. and the elective classes of vo-ag, home economics, shop, Spanish, chorus, and band are offered. Many students find algebra and literature very challenging. During homecoming many freshmen were faithful participants in Spirit Week. While they enjoyed dress- ing up for Punk Day, Toga Day caught a few freshmen boys without proper garb. They retaliated by signing numerous shirts on T-shirt Day. On Nerd Day, the class didn't have trouble finding something to wear, being as studious as they are, they really are nerds at heart. Of course, on Blue and Gray Day. the Wildmen were avidly supported by their loyal fans! When not participating in these numerous activities, Tully Knigge Kristina Larson— T reasurer Troy Larson Kevin Moe— President Cathy Moran Christy Moran Molly Moran— Vice-President Michelle Olson— Student Council Rep. Stephanie Baysinger Stephanie Parks Thad Hurd 7 Junior High Steps Toward High School The seventh and eighth graders took a step up in their educational life as they advanced closer to their secon- dary education. The eighth graders were able to par- ticipate in all high school sports, while the seventh graders were allowed to take part in track, if they wished. Both classes were offered band and belonged to the high school band if they played an instrument. The two classes combined to make- up grade basketball teams. The girls plaved a seven-game schedule and ended the season with an over-all record of 8-3. The boys compiled a record of 10-10. Usually they played as two teams. But for tournaments and against Alpena they combined as one team. Classes offered to the junior high students included: math, English, science, history, home ec., shop, mu- sic, band and physical education. SEVENTH GRADE Back row: David Larson. Clinton Olinger. Kurt Moe. Neil Hegg. Cully Evers. Dawn Hopper. Amie Moran. Middle row: Jennifer Selland. Casey Wheeler. Maria Parks. Carol VanDenHemel. foshua Larson. Dave Hinker Eront row: Stacey Senska. Angela Christensen. Michelle Asbensen. Tracy Larson. Sheri Mentele. The eighth graders make a volcano as part of a science project. EKill III (iHADE Hack row; Chad Eddy. Paul Swenson. Jason Larson, Jody Hopper. Third row: Gary Hopkins. Nick Voorhees. Cindy Peterson. Second row: Crystal Kokesh. Royce I uffs. I racy Burkel. f ron! row: Jennifer Sandness. Darcy Boschee, Peggy Morell. Grades Five And Six Undergo Changes FIFTH GRADE Bock row. Rachel! Reimer. ames Christopher. Neal Hinker. Dustine Budde. Ivy Selland. ohn Tiede. Cindy Homola. Middle row. Tracy Bennett. Tiffany Brooks. Stephanie Sleichen. Adam Schmiedl. Ronda Eaton, Amy Sandness. Stacey Eddy. Front row. John Brooks. Cristy Linke, fennifer Peterson. Cindy Mentele. fason White. Christel Schmiedt. Ryan Farris. Mrs. Kaye Olinger. Not pic- tured: Holly Selland. SIXTH GRADE Bock row. Chris Baysinger. Stacy MindenhaJI. fessie Brosnan, Na- than Hinker. Terry Steichen. Mindy VanEeur. Dustine Zell. Lori Evers. Middle row: Eric Trudeau. Jody Bennett. Melinda Miller. Thomas Catron. Tina Luthi. (ohn Christensen. Scott Senska. Jeff Sonne. Front row. Benjamin Peterson. I.uke Baysinger, Kristin Hagman. Tara Olson. Melanie Kokesh. Sherry Peterson, Benjamin Wingert. Christopher Zell. Mr. Scott Sehman. Not pictured, fody Hurd. The fifth grade had a new change his year for they moved over to the high school building. The students wrote to the tourist department in different states and made posters of each state with the infor- mation received. The fifth graders are also taught about consumer education and comparison shopping. They still study their basic skills. Their big highlight of the year is playing in the Cancer Tourna- ment. In his first year out of college, Mr. Scott Sehman came to Woonsocket to teach sixth grade. Mr. Sehman made the sixth graders concentrate more on reading this year. In math they worked with fractions along with multiplying and dividing. One feature they had was ‘Student of the Week'. Whoever received the honor was given special privileges. The sixth graders were also involved in the Cancer Tourna- ment. Mrs. Olinger works with Ronda Ealon and Ivy Selland lo figure oul which cereal would be the besl buy as part of a consumer education problem. Third And Fourth Grades Enjoy New Swings Mrs. Paula Schroeder's third grade glass has taken part in many activities this year. They’ve participated in the “Book It!” reading program sponsored by Pizza Hut, earned “funny bucks by completing different activities in which they can spend them on prizes, and made self-ad- vertising posters to point out their unique and special traits. Grade 3B, under the guided hand of Mrs. fudy Hinker, takes turns reading a story or book to the kindergarten classes. They also put on a play for the other class- rooms and parents. Both classes read about Hawaii and visited their teachers' homes for refresh- ments and games at the end of the year. Miss fill Johnson's fourth grade had a special year because of the division of classes. The boys in this class have an es- pecially fun time participating in football. The new swings, art, and recess times have entertained all. They have pen-pals in Hampton, III., and enjoy receiving letters all the time. Grade 4B, headed by first-year teacher, Mrs. Elizabeth VanLaecken, entertained their parents with a play about Thanks- giving and then served refreshments. To finish a unit on writing paragraphs in English, they interviewed Foster Grand- mothers from the Senior Citizens' Center and wrote a paragraph about them. They invited them back for a Valentine Tea where they played bingo and presented them with the paragraphs. They have pen-pals from Danville, III., and they also enjoy playing “baseball'' to review for science and social studies tests. THIRD GRADE Back row: Adam Eaton. Angela Tiede. Darin Baysinger. Chad Budde Iimmy Steichen. Ryan Swenson. Casey Beigh. Heidi Hinker Second row: Danielle Uttech. Laura Senska. Heather Swenson. Tony Meyer. Brandon Hinker Shane Feistner. Bobbi Jo Zell. Melissa Asbenson. First row Mrs. Judy Hinker. Cody Kokesh. Jim Luthi, Carrie Christensen. Christine Wingert. Travis White. Laura Reis. Andy Meyers. Jaime Baysinger. Mrs. Paula Schroeder. FOURTH GRADE Back row: anelle Steichen. Travis Coulthard, Cody Grace, Mer- lin Selland. Brian Johnston. Travis Trudeau. lAince Zell. Amanda Zoss. Boljbie Jo Amdahl. Alan Ixirson. Ryan Larson. Second row: Tracy Olinger. Kristine Larson. ricia Brisl)ine. Ryan Reider. Michael Voorhees. Nicole Trudeau. Monica Feistner. Jason Howard. Kirk Christenson. Travis Witing, First row: Miss Jill Johnson. Jay Linke. Adam Larson. Jessica Murtha. Darren Lmke. Misty Katz. Brandon Boschee. Joy VanDenllemel. Kelly Rogers. Jason Mann. Mrs. Liz VanlAiecken. 20 Early Grades Stress Reading And Math SECOND GRADE Back row: Brandon Oolman, Jenny Anderson, Jeff flagman. Becky Larson. Nathan Hegg. Kelly na Larson. Amber Baysinger. Rocky Mii er. AJIen Peterson. Menetta Hopper. Mark Peterson. Middle row: Kimberly Zoss. Kurt Larson. Jeremiah Lindsey. Nikkole Kokesh. Michael Dorris. Cody Verba. teri yn Zastrow, Li so VanDenllemel, Steve Larson. Steven Sandness. Timmy Budde. Tana Byrd. Front row. Mrs. Dawn Bindert. Joieen Moody. Char ene Voorhees. Jill Farris. Joshua Mann. Zach Rogers. Angela Christensen. Eric Christensen. Charley Larson. Lisa Linke. Adrian Murtha, Miss Hope Schmitt. First and second grade is a time when ba- sic reading skills are taught. While the first grades learn letter sounds, the sec- ond grade stresses reading and phonics skills. Mrs. Karen Moe, 1-A first grade teacher, was joined by Mrs. Martha Patzlaff. Mrs. Moe’s class reads books for the Piz- za Hut Reading Program. The class has to read two books per student a month for four months. If they meet their goal, they will have a pizza party. Grade 1-B taught by Mrs. Patzlaff enjoys art, reading, and P.E. The students bring books that they have practiced, to read aloud to the class during story time. The students also enjoy workable bulletin boards. One of their favorites was “Mon- keying Around With Months”. Recess is, of course, a favorite time. Some things they do include swinging, hanging on the monkey bars, or playing duck, duck. goose. FIRST GRADE Back row: Seth Swenson. Trisha Gales. Tonya Moe. Dusty Feistner. Shawn Asbenson, Christopher Uttecht. Jessica Vetter. Tommy Meyers. Amy Linke. Ashley Trudeau. Dominic Schmiedt. MichaeJ Minker. Hillary Swenson. Trisha Mill- er. Front row: Mrs. Karen Moe. Allegro Totlefson. Samantha Peterson. Nichole Smith, leather Reimer. Derek Estabrook. Kylie Forbes, Lindsey Baysinger. Scott .arson. Kara Tiede, Jonathon Anderson. Lucky Peterson. Nathan Springer. Candice Burns, Michelle Murtha. The second graders, taught by Miss Schmitt and Mrs. Bindert, are now the largest class in Woonsocket Elementary School with thirty-four students. The second graders took a field trip to the post office, where they each mailed a letter that they had written in class. Mrs. Bindert’s class made corn people, studied about Eskimoes and made igloos from sugar cubes. Some of their favorite class games are money game, Who Has , and Matho , which is bingo, played by adding and subtracting. Miss Schmitt's class likes to play Go Around the World and Race . They en- joy puzzles, reading, and math activities to keep them busy during the school day. 21 Kindergarteners Study Sounds and Letters For the sixth year in a row, the kinder- garten class was divided into two groups. The A and B classes attended class on al- ternate days. Shelly Schlicht, who is a first year kin- dergarten teacher, worked with the 26 students on their shapes, colors, numbers (1-20J, letters, and sounds. They also started to read. The students took part in music and Phys- ical Education, which they enjoy. Another activity they have is nap time, which they don’t very much care for. The Kindergarten said that the holiday parties, learning new things, and finding new friends were the best parts of the year! Miss Schlicht was also cheerleading advi- sor for the varsity, junior varsity, and seventh and eight grade squads. KINDERGARTEN: GROUP A: Back row: Billy Podhradsky. Aric Boschee. Kristen Kilcoin. Joshua Davis, Gena Swenson. Jay Bay singer Front row: fust in Wheeler. Tonya Miller. Jackie Farris. Tasha Dammann. Elizabeth Brueske. Crystal Beigh. Patrick Murtha, Miss Shelly Schlicht. KINDERGARTEN: GROUP B: Back row: Falon Sandness, Jasmin Springer, Lisa Parker. Dustin Johnson. Darin Zoss. Kelly Peterson. William Zell. Front row: Jack White. Jeremy Mann. Anne Sandness. Kathleen Christensen. Luke Anderson. Garth Swenson. Miss Shelly Schlicht. Joshua Davis cuts and glues shapes as a class activ- ity. 22 Teachers say ... “Lives of Students Have Changed!’’ Brian Feistner, a sophomore biology student, glues his leaves for a leaf project. This year 41 classes were taught by 11 teachers at Woonsocket High. The variety of subjects stretched from Spanish to pJantiife to constructions of geometric figures. Teachers and students worked to- gether on annual staff, drama pro- ductions, swing choir and other musical presentations, and the sport teams. The teachers were asked to reflect to their high school days and tell what they feel has changed from then to now. Mr. Peterson conclud- ed that there are more activities outside the classroom and students are involved in more than one of these activities. Most students today, says Mrs. Kraft, “are less interested in the educational aspect of school. School is now a place to meet friends and have a good time. Students are less motivated by grades. Mrs. Larson states, Students are apathetic. They lack enthusiasm, de- sire, and fun when it comes to ex- pected tasks. She also feels that stu- dents want to by-pass youth for the joys of adulthood when these are years and opportunities that will never return. Mrs. Pischke says that ten years ago a student would have never talked back to a teacher or the principal. Mr. Andree proclaims students to- day do not have to work as hard as he did to get ahead. r%'- il L (I il 111 « 1 S Shop III class conslrucled this calf shelter the first part of the Special Services Staff Is Challenged Seven teachers meet a challenge each day. They provide extra help to the children who may find their classwork challenging, have speech or reading difficulties, or are entered in the enrichment program. fudy Arhart is in her first full year at Woonsocket. She instructs the enrichment program which deals with the advancement of education beyond classroom experiences. The students in this program work with the computer and benefit by the in- dividual attention that they receive from her. fulie Davis is the special education teacher and in her first year of teaching. She specializes in the vital skills of reading, math, and spelling. Cathy Hegg is a teacher’s aide working under the guidance of fulie Davis. She helps with the learning of math and reading. Shirelly Snedeker takes responsibil- ity as the elementary secretary. She also has the assignment of a Chapter I aide and helps with reading and math. Diane Rogers is in her third year of teaching at Woonsocket and is cur- rently heading the Chapter I De- partment. Reading and math are her specialties. Wanda Swenson is the K-6 elementary music teacher. She was in charge of the elementary Christ- mas concert. She directed solos and groups participating in the grade school vocal contest at Wessington Springs and also accompanied some of the high school soloists. Back row: Judy Arhart, Cathy Hegg. ShireJJy Snedeker. Front rotv: Diane Rogers. Julie Davis, and Wanda Swenson. Not pictured: Rondo Tiede. Mrs. Ronda Tiede works with first graders Dusty Feistner and Samantha Peterson. 24 Mr. eff Patzlaff instructs two beginning trumpet players during a week- ly lesson. Mrs. Kathleen Zimmerman takes a break from reviewing her Spanish. Fine Arts Made A Requirement Fine arts classes in WHS are taught by Mr. Jeff Patzlaff and Mrs. Kathleen Zimmerman. One of the requirements for graduation is a half credit of fine arts. This requirement can be satisfied with chorus, band, drama, and declam. Mrs. Cindy Larson has taught in Woonsocket for ten years. She serves as librarian for grades K-12 and also teaches unior high English. Extra-curriculars for her are the school news and annual staff. Mrs. Larson says she thoroughly enjoys working with young people. Mr. Jeff Patzlaff came back to Woonsocket for his second year. He teaches A”, B , and C bands, high school chorus and seventh and eighth grade chorus. He also has the spring and winter concerts and the pep band that plays at all home sports activ- ities. English was again taught by Mrs. Kathleen Zimmerman. She has all four classes of high school Engiish and Spanish I. Also in her schedule are the all-school play and declam. Stacy Senska receives English instruction from his teacher. Mrs. Cindy Larson. Left, seniors Shawn Peterson and Trent Trudeau work heartily on their ever-so-important term papers. 25 Vocational Classes Aid Students’ Futures Systematically, Mr. fames VanDenHemel can be seen keeping the corners quiet in fourth period study hall. Along with his daily ritual of driving the bus route, he has the classes of seventh and eighth grade shop, general math, the three high school shop classes, is unior class advisor, and helps with prom and unior magazine sales. Once again. Miss Lori Tonak split her teaching du- ties between Woonsocket and Artesian. She teaches vocational agriculture first period to students in the grades eleven and twelve. Then she teaches grades nine and ten second period. She is also the Future Farmers of America advisor and helped with the planning and preparation for FFA week. Mrs. Debra Kraft, three-year master of Woonsocket High's home economics department, teaches three home-ec classes. They include seventh and eighth grade home-ec., Home Ec. I, and the advanced foods class which consists of sophomores through seniors. She is also the Future Homemakers of America advisor for the Woonsocket Chapter. Miss Lori Tonak, vo-ag instrucior. cetebrales picture-taking day by wearing a dress. Mr. VanDenHemel. right, aids Darin Schmiedt with welding in Shop III. Mrs. Kraft assists Betty Lewis with a question during the local Beef Cook-off. 26 Experienced Teachers and Mrs. Pischke helps Jennifer Selland with the answer to a question in her seventh grade science class. Mr. Peterson works with Gary Hopkins on an eighth grade math problem. Daily Learning Mrs. Donna Pischke came back to Woonsocket for her third year. This year she is teaching computer science, biology, physics, and eighth and ninth grade science. Mrs. Pischke says biology is her favorite class and she doesn't understand why the students don't like it as much as she does. For 16 years, Mr. Lindy Peterson has taught all the math courses offered at WHS. His classes for 1986-87 were senior math, seventh and eighth grade math, geometry, algebra, and advanced algebra. He says his favorite class to teach is ge- ometry, because it's the most chal- lenging for the students. In his spare time, he is quite active with the Na- tional Guards and hunting. Mr. Doug Riter, first year teacher, has joined the ranks of the Woonsocket High teaching staff. Among his classes are seventh and eighth grade history, American government, American history, and elementary P.E. Mr. Riter also acts as girls’ basketball assistant coach, head coach for boys' basketball, and boys’ track coach. Administrators Retire After many years of educational service, Mr. Leo Uken and Mr. Floyd Elenz will retire at the end of the 1986-87 school year. Mr. Uken has been employed with the Woonsocket School District for nine years. He serves as superin- tendent and elementary principal. Mr. Elenz is in his twentieth year as the business teacher for WHS. He has also served as the school's guidance counselor for eleven years. His classes include typing, accounting, and business education. Mr. Andree is the principal for grades seven—twelve and also teaches geography-world history and oversees two study halls. Mr. Andree is the head coach for girls' basketball and girls' track. He also coaches the seventh and eighth grade girls and the fifth and sixth graders in the annual Cancer Tournament held in March. Mrs. Marian Andersen and Mrs. Annette Hinker have offices with the superintendent as business manager and school secretary. Superintendent Leo Uken resigns his duties at the end of the '87 year. Mr. Andree works on the grading of papers for his geography-world history class during one of the study halls he supervises in the high school library. It The 1986-87 Board of Education is from left. Keith Senska. Kay Jorgensen. Superintendent Uken. Orlin Runestad. Larry Olinger. Chairman lim Sandness. and Marian Andersen. Monica Weatherford assumed the duties of the superintendent’s secretary in March. Superintendent Uken presents Anette Hinker, his secretary of six years, with a cake. Annette was honored at a going-away party during her last week of work at the school. Annette Hinker, left, served as school secretary and Marian Anderson has been the business manager for 11 years. 79 Cooks and Janitors End Another Year Head cook Betty Shaheen completes her fourteenth year at Woonsocket School this year. She is assisted by 22-year Woonsocket cook Aiieen Wadington. Barb White comes back for her third year as a cook's helper. These ladies worked this year as they prepared approximately 290 meals 175 times. Gordon Knittel worked his third year at Woonsocket School with a change of help. Greg Bezpaletz began the year as one of Woonsocket's two janitors, but in August was involved in a motorcycle accident and spent about two weeks in the hospital. During this time, Darwin Schmiedt took over his position. Since Greg suf- fered a broken arm. Darwin is finishing the year in his place. Head cook Belly Shaheen and student worker Brian Voorhees pause in the midst of a routine day. Aileen Waddington and Barb White share a friendly smile while serving the March birthday meal. Gordon Knittel and Darwin Schmiedt enjoy their short break after setting up the tunch room. Boyce Tuffs, student helper, dishes up lunch. 30 Interests Shown in Other Sports Freshman hurdler Kevin Moe clears a hurdle in one of his 110 meter races. Kevin was named the Most Valuable Boys' Trackster because of the points he scored at meets. WHS offers three boys and two girls sports. Basketball and track are offered for both, and while the boys have football, the girls can balance their sports opportunities with cheerleading. The school offers a possibility of six cheerleading squads. In a survey by the WHS an- nual staff, many people feel volley- ball should be offered. Some feel girls should have the same oppor- tunities offered to them as the boys do. Another reason for volleyball would be to keep girls in shape be- tween basketball and track. One suggestion was to make the criteria stricter to be eligible for volleyball. A wrestling program apart from the school is being practiced in the elementary grades for boys. The last year wrestling was offered at WHS was 1979. Some people feel that be- cause of the interest in wrestling in the grade school, it should be reinstated, but not until the boys wrestling now are in high school. The one drawback to the wrestling program is that it runs at the same time as the boys' basketball season, and WHS lacks enough boys to sup- ply both teams. V I' •I V S 31 Members of the Alpena Woonsocket Wildmen foot- demonstration of their neutrality during the WHS- ball team occupy the neutral zone in the armory as a Alpena girls' basketball game. Back row from left: Tobie ones. Dennis Blakney. Shawn Peterson. Trent Trudeau. Greg Baysinger. Kevin Moe. Brian Goergen. Aaron Schelske. Third row from left: Ion Peterson. Darrin Smith. Clinton IIinker. Mike Kopfmann. Stacey Kopfmann. Lincoln Feistner. Chris lAirson. Neal Arhart. Second row from left: Darin Schmiedt. Rod- ney Tuffs. Cory Feistner. Todd Walters. Sieve Baum. Donnie Knittel. lay’ Larson. Ryan Trudeau. Front row (sitting): Brent Tebay. Curl Brandenburg. Darin Bittner. Scot Berg. Darrin Uttecht. Greg Baum. John Baysinger. Scott Sehmann. Wally Weatherford. Front row (kneeling): student managers: David Hinker. Curt Moe. Casey Tebay. Travis Hohn. Kevin Moe runs a reverse to the left side as Donnie Knittel. 30. blocks an Iro• Varsity Scoreboard We They Hanson 14 26 Artesian 48 32 Ramona Rutland 12 7 H itchcock T ulare 26 41 Iroquis 36 8 Wolsey Wessington 16 14 Colman 32 12 SBA 30 0 Playoffs Canistota 12 15 fr. Varsity Scoreboard We They Letcher Mt. Vernon 8 14 Letcher Mt. Vernon 12 6 Wolsey Wessington 26 16 H itchcock T ulare 8 16 32 Wildmen End Second Season With A B-3 Record Alpena-Woonsocket's Wildmen football cooperative finished their second year trial period with a 6-3 record and a 3-1 record in the 281. The Wildmen also entered first round play-off competition, but lost their first game to Canistota by a score of 15-12. The season opened with a 14-26 loss to Hanson Coun- ty. The Wildmen scored first in the first quarter and second quarter, but went scoreless after that as the Beavers scored four touchdowns. The Wildman won their next two games before being defeated by a 281 Conference team, the Hitchcock-Tulare Patriots, who went on to win second in the Class B nine man state game. The Wildmen won their final four games, and ended the season with a disheartening play-off loss of 15-12 to the Canisota Hawks. The game went scoreless the first half, and the Wildmen led 12-7 at the end of the third quarter when they scored on two Hawk fumbles. A quarterback sack took away the Wildmen's hopes for a third touchdown. Canistota scored a touchdown and extra point in the fourth while their defense held the Wildmen scoreless. End-of-the-season awards were presented at the foot- ball banquet held at the Alpena gym. Kevin Moe, a Woonsocket freshman, received the Hustler award, which is based on a player's enthusiasm and work dur- ing practice and games. Trent Trudeau, a Woonsocket senior, was named to the 281 All-Conference squad. Wildmen players from Alpena who were presented awards include Steve Baum—281 All-Conference, Best Offensive Player, Most Valuable Player, and the ferry Smith Memorial Award; Todd Walters—Most Im- proved Player; Mike Kopfmann—Best Defensive Play- er, 281 All-Conference: Brent Tebay—281 All-Confer- ence Honorable Mention. The funior Varsity ended their season with a 2-2 record. Their first three games were running games and passed only in the fourth and final game. They were defated by Letcher 8-14, and got revenge in the second game 12-6. Their other win was from Woisey- Wessington, 26-16. The Wildmen lost their last game to Hitchcock-Tulare, 8-16. The B team awards for the year were presented to Chris Larson, Best Defensive Player for number of tackles, Greg Baysinger, Most Valuable Player, based on all around performance, and Best Offensive Player was Denny Blakney for the most offensive yards and touchdowns. Cory Feistner. � 56. and Clinton Hinker, � 82. slop defensive players com- ing in for a tackle on Kevin Moe os he runs for a first down. fohn Buysinger und Ion Peterson man the sidelines at the SB A goine os the Wildmen shut out the Crusoders 30-0. 33 Young Team Shows Promise The girls basket ball team ended the season with a record of 7-15. Injuries incurred during the season left the inexperienced team without regular starter at the season-ending tournaments. In the Artesian game, Mi- chelle Olson stole the ball and took it down the floor for a lay-up. A lady Ram pushed her against the wall and broke two of her fingers. For the last seven games of the season. Sharene Pierce was sidelined with a knee injury brought about by a fall during a defensive play at fames Valley. Jennifer Hegg missed the middle of the season when she sustained a knee infury in a car accident. For the season, the Redman shot 32 percent from the field and 48 percent from the free throw line. The team averaged 14 assists and 29 rebounds per game. Scoring was led by sophomore Sue Selland who averaged 17.4 points and 12 rebounds per game. Sharene Pierce led in assists with 63 total and an average of three per game in the 15 games she was able to play. In the 281 Conference Tournament, the Redmen fought back after their defeat by Tulare in the first game. They went on to win the next two games, putting them in fifth place, winners of the consolation round. The seventh and eighth grade girls practiced with the high school team and the eighth grades were allowed to pfay on the B-team as well as having their own set of games. When the seventh and eighth grade girls played as two teams, the seventh grade record was 4-0 and the eighth grade record was 3-1. The teams combined for two games against the Alpena Wildcats, who beat them both times. Varsity Gir s Scoreboard Alpena Wessington Springs Hitchcock Tulare Miller SH.A Stit kney 281 Conference Tulare James Hitchcoc I'essingtun essington S Alpena I roquois fumes Vail U'oisey Letcher Mt. Vernon Artesian District Tournament Montrose Artesian Spenser T Opp 2SJ « 31 31 52 31 59 43 4 t 35 “ itf 40 57 52 24 42 5 S' C 49 :m 41 31 25 , 45 A 46 54 . 28 £6 ! 51 31 25 26 61 31. 59 32 39 47 50 Forward Sharene Pierce was the leader in assists despite sitting out the last part of the season. Heidi Hunestead puts up a jumper against pressure from the Ar- tesian defense. Seventh and Eighth Grade Team: Back row: Coach Andree. Amy Moran. Maria Parks. Jennifer Selland. Jody Hopper. Dawn Hopper. Cindy Peterson. Front row: Casey Wheeler. Sheri Mentle. Darcy Boshee. Jennifer Sandess. Tracy Ixirson. Michelle Asbenson. At left. Sue Selland goes for two of her 17 per game average points against Spencer in the district tournament. Varsity Basketball Team: Standing: Mr. Jens Andree. head coach. Lynette Steichen. Lynn Vetter. Deanne Ixirson. Mr. Doug Ritter, assistant coach. Seated: Kristina Ixirson, Carrie Olinger. Misty Brewer. Molly Moran. Jennifer egg. Sue Selland. Marvie Ixirson. Missyr Hopkins. Amy Ixirson. Koli Boshee. Sharene Pierce. Debbie Senska. Heide Runes!read. Michelle Olson. 35 VARSITY BASKETBALL Standing. Mr. Scott Sehmann. assistant Riter. coach. Kneeling. Neal Hegg and Joshua Larson, student man- coach; Scott Berg. Ryan Trudeau. Rodney Tuffs. Chris Larson. ugers; Michelle Olson and fennifer Hegg. statisticians, and Stacy Clinton Hinker. Chad Brosnan. Trent Trudeau. Brian Feistner. Brian Senska. student manager. Goergen. John Baysinger. Kevin Moe, Darin Bittner, and Mr. Doug Riter Takes Redmen Basketball Helm in 1987 The Redmen wrapped up what turned out to be a disappointing sea- son of boys’ basketball with a 4-16 record. This included District 9 and 281 Conference play. The season was the first at Woonsocket for head coach Doug Riter and assistant Scott Sehmann. The Redmen started anew this year with an inexperienced roster since the starting five of the 1985-86 sea- son graduated. Regular starters in- cluded juniors Rodney Tuffs and Chris Larson at the guard positions, and Chad Brosnan in the center. Manning the forward positions were Woonsocket's only seniors on the team, Clinton Hinker and Trent Trudeau. Sophomore Scot Berg sometimes started in the place of Tuffs or Larson. Other players see- ing action were junior Brian Goergen, sophomore Brian Feistner and freshman Kevin Moe. The season opened with three losses followed by two wins. The Redmen defeated Tulare for their only 281 victory. They also beat Tulare in the 281 Tournament, placing sixth in the consolation round. The final two wins came against neighboring schools Letcher and Mt. Vernon. The Redmen ended their season with a 49-52 overtime loss to the Spencer Cardinals in the first round of the District 9 Tournament. Clinton Hinker was named the Most Valuable Player and the leading rebounder. Trent Trudeau had the most assists for the year, Rodney Tuffs was named the Most Im- proved Player, and Chad Brosnan had the best free throw percentage. Letter winners for the season include seniors Clinton Hinker and Trent Trudeau; juniors Chris Larson, Chad Brosnan, Rodney Tuffs, and Brian Goergen; and sophomore Scot Berg. Clinton Hinker shows his form as the Redmen’s Most Valuable Player. 34 Scot Berg, sophomore guard, goes in for two against Tulare. In a home contest against the Emery Eagles. Trent Trudeau tries for two. Chad Brosnan gets his hand on a Spencer CardinaLs shot during District 9 play. JUNIOR VARSITY. Standing: Ryan Trudeau, John Baysinger, Brian Feistner. Brian Goergen, Kevin Moe. Darin Bittner. Mr. Scott Sehmann. assistant coach. Kneeling: Thad Hurd, fason Larson, and Jon Peterson. VARSITY SCOREBOARD WE THEY Stickney 49 56 Emery ... 38 71 SBA 45 48 Tulare . . . .51 48 Letcher 48 Artesian 33 50 Ml Vernon 57 52 Iroquois 5« 66 281 Tournament JVCHS 45 70 Tulare 45 42 Hitchcock 48 59 Woisey 44 60 Bridgewater ...52 74 Hitchcock 55 65 Wessington Springs .. 47 74 JVCHS .52 60 Alpena 44 64 Armour 34 66 District 9 Tournament Spencer............49 52 (OT) 37 Amy Larson shows her form in the discus. GIRLS’ TRACK Back row: Coach fens Andree. Kari Cahill. Amy Larson, Sue Selland. Marvie Larson, Debbie Senska. lody Hopper. Middle row: Kristina Larson, fennifer Hegg. Michelle Olson. Cindy Peterson. Amy Baysinger, Maria Parks. Front row: Angela Christensen. Michelle Asbenson, Tracy Larson. Jennifer Selland. Darcy Boschee, Jennifer Sand ness. Casey Wheeler, Amy Moran. Individuals and Relays Place The 1987 girls' track team had a respectable sea- son. They attended eight track meets during the season with two individuals placing highly. Girls earning first place finishings during the sea- son include Amy Larson in the shot put and dis- cus and Debbie Senska in the long jump. The 800 meter relay team, consisting of Debbie Senska. Jennifer Hegg, Amie Moran, and Michelle Olson, also placed a strong third once during the season. Amy Larson threw a whopping 29' 11 in the shot put. placing her second at the Region Track Meet in Mitchell. This qualified her for the South Da- kota State Track Meet, May 29 and 30, at the Howard Wood Track Field in Sioux Fails. Debbie Senska hands off to Jennifer Hegg in the 800m relay. fennifer Sandness gives the baion lo Darcy Boschee in the two mile relay. 38 At the awards presentation, Amy Larson received the Most Valuable award for obtaining the most consecutive points throughout the season. Named Most Improved Trackster was Debbie Senska who showed the most improvement from last year. Tracksters Earn Individual Places The boys’ track season began with the Huron Re- lays, April 11, and was followed by seven more, ending with the regional meet, May 21. Kevin Moe was the top point scorer as he finished consistently in the top placings of the 100 meter dash and 110 meter hurdles. Moe won a berth in the state meet by placing second in the hurdles and third in the 100 meter dash. Eighteen boys participated in track this year. Sen- iors Clinton Hinker and Mark Rosenberg were the veterans of team that was headed by Coach Doug Riter. The team won no major meets, but Corey Feistner placed several times in the discus and shot. Relay runners, Clinton Hinker, Scot Berg, Mark Rosen- berg, Rod Tuffs, Kevin Moe, Neal Hegg, and Lee Morrell, placed in several relays. Scot Berg hands off to Rodney Tuffs as he begins the last leg of the 1600m relay. Track awards went to Kevin Moe, Most Valuable, and Scot Berg, Most Improved. BOYS' TRACK Back row: Jason Larson, Rodney Tuffs. Mark Rosenburg. Clinton Hinker. Cory Feistner. Kevin Moe. Mid- dle row: Darin Bittner. Thad Hurd, Clinton Olinger. Neal He gg. Jon Peterson. Scot Berg. Bottom row: Chad Eddy. Cully Evers. Stacy Senska. Kurt Moe. Coach Riter. Clinton Hinker runs his leg of the 3200m relay. 39 Cheerleaders Take Charge of Pep The cheerleaders had a new advisor this year, Miss Shelley Schlicht. They were in charge of pep meetings throughout the year and they held them for each sport at some time during the seasons, usually at tournament time. Also, they were in charge of kangaroo court at homecoming. Their one fund raiser to make money for outfits, was selling sweatshirts. For football again there were three girls from Woonsocket and three from Alpena for both varsity and junior varsity squads. The varsity football cheer- leaders were Carla Feistner, Heidi Runestad, Lynette Steichen and from Alpena, Tami Walters, Sheri Presuhn, and Trudy Kopfmann. The junior varsity squad was Carrie Olinger, Molly Moran, and Koli Boschee. From Alpena there were Candi Tebay, Gina Small, and Shelly Kehler. Leading the girls basketball team were Shannon Catron, Betty Lewis, and Kari Cahill. The varsity boys basketball team was cheered on by Carla Feistner, Heidi Runestad, Lynette Steichen, Carrie Olinger, and Debbie Senska. The ju- nior varsity cheerleaders were Shannon Catron, Kari Cahill, Molly Moran, and Koli Boschee. unior varsity boys basketball cheerleaders are lop: Shannon Catron, middle: Kari Cahill and Molly Moran, and bottom: Koli Boschee. Varsity football cheerleaders Sheri Presuhn, Carla Feistner. Lynette Steichen. back row. and Trudy Kopfmann. Heidi Runestad. and Tami Walters show their friendship at a football game. Betty Lewis, Shannon Catron, and Kari Cahill, girls basketball cheer- leaders. used togetherness to cheer their team 40 Varsity boys basketball cheerleaders are Carla Feistner. Heidi Runestad. Kevin Moe dresses in overalls as part of the farmer race' Lynette Steichen. Carrie Olinger. and Debbie Senska. in Kangaroo court at coronation. The junior varsity football cheerleaders. Carrie Olinger. Koli Boschee. and Molly Moran show their Woonsocket-Alpena jackets. Scot Berg. Brian Goergen and Chad Brosnan. boys basketball players, take part in a skit at a pep meeting. 41 Peggy Morrell and Donnie Knittel. assisted by V football cheerleader, Koli Boschee, were a big hit among high school students during a pep meeting where they were paired-up in a licorice-eating contest. _ _ . Cory reistner models his evening attire as a Miss Wildman contestant. The five A squad cheerleaders do a unique formation seen only once this year. Betty Lewis and ohn Baysinger take part in Kanga- roo Court at Co mat ion. Statisticians Amy Baysinger and Jennifer Hegg are found posing for the camera at Districts in Mitchell. 4? County School is Popular Topic Members of the band rehearse for a concert. Discussion of a county school arose during the 1986-87 school year. The communities involved include Arte- sian, Letcher, and Woonsocket. The school boards asked the state depart- ment to conduct a study on the reor- ganization of the three schools into one unified district. Each school board appointed an ad hoc commit- tee to research and explore the possibilities of reorganization. The yearbook staff conducted a survey using the 15 officers in the fresh- men, sophomore, and junior classes. Eight of the 15 students polled re- turned their questionnaire. Those eight were split 50-50. Neal Hegg and Royce Tuffs play the drums during band. Reasons for a county school were varied. There would be a variety of classes. More kids would mean you wouldn't have to be in so many ex- tra-curricular activities. Students could be in the activities they are talented in and enjoy. A county school would mean better facilities, more money, a larger choice of friends, and both teachers and stu- dents would have better attitudes. From the survey, those opposed fear compatability with the other schools, competition by a larger number of students, a waste of facilities, espe- cially Artesian’s new gym. Also with Woonsocket's larger enrollment, some feel Woonsocket should have enough students to support their own school program. Does the loss of a school threaten the life of the Woonsocket community? That ques- tion makes students and adults won- der if a county school is the answer. V (! I 1 V • I I I ! S V 43 Fifth Row: Sheri Mentele. Amie Moron. Darci Boschee. Christy Moran. Cathy Moran. Cheryl Larson. Donna Brooks. Kurt Moe. Fourth Bow: Kevin Moe, Heidi Runestad, Kali Boschee. Jennifer Hegg. Lynette Steichen. Shannon Catron. Stacy Senska. Ion Peterson. Third Row. Scot Berg. Carrie Olinger. Carol VanDenHemel, ennifer Sandness. Sue Selland. Vicki Tuffs. Deanne Larson, Lynn Vetter, feff Patzlaff. Second Row: Neal Hegg. Royce Tuffs. Carla Feistner, Kari Cahill, Molly Moran. Jennifer Selland. Jody Hopper, Michelle Asbensen. First Row. Brian Goergen. Betty Lewis. Marvie Larson. Debbie Senska. Band Features Marching, Concerts, and Contests The band has had a busy year playing for all home football and basketball games, pep meetings, spring and Christmas concerts, and band festivals. The pep band also played at the girls' 281 Conference Tournament in Huron. The marching band, led by majorette Debbie Senska, also took part in the Dakota Weslyan, Huron College, Wessington Springs, and Woonsocket Home- coming parades. The band also was involved in field competition this year. They placed third at Huron, and performed their field show at the last home football game. Banner carriers for the year were Betty Lewis and Marvie Larson. The Redmen flag girls were Casey WheeJer, Kristina Larson, and Michelle Olsen. Instrumental Contest was held on February 11, 1987 with six students participating. All contestants received excellent ratings. Soloists were Lynnette Steichen, alto saxophone; Molly Moran, flute; Carla Feistner, flute; Donna Brooks, trumpet; Shannon Catron; trombone; and Kari Cahill, flute. V Flag girls for the marching band are Casey Wheeler. Kristina Larson, and Michelle Olson. Debbie Senska, center, back row, is the majorette. 44 These instrumental soloists each received a II. ex- saxophone; Shannon Catron, trombone; Molly cellent. rating at contest. They are Kari Cahill. Moran, flute; and Carla Feistner. flute, flute; Donna Brooks, trumpet; Lynette Sleichen, This is the third place trophy the band received at Huron Col- lege’s Pow-Wow Days Field Competition. Band officers this year are Kevin Moe, vice-president; Brian Goergen. president; and Sue Selland. secretary. Their jobs in- cluded daily roll, selecting music, and aiding Mr. Patzlaff on road trips. Members of the Pep Band play at a home football game before the new bleuchers were put up. 45 High School Chorus—Back row: Brian Feistner, Chad Brosnan. Rod- ney Tuffs. Donnie KnitteJ, Brian Goergen, Rich Johnston. Tully Knigge. Kevin Moe. Troy Larson, fon Peterson. Dennis Jensen. Fourth row: Heidi Runestad. Lynette Steichen. Donna Brooks. Thad Delvaux, ohn Boysinger. Darin Bittner. Ryan Trudeau. Carla Feistner. Molly Moran. Misty Brewer. Third row: Missy Hopkins. Jennifer Hegg, Marvie Larson. Kristina Larson. Michelle Olson. Koii Boschee. Carrie Oiinger. Deb Senska. Julie Christenson. Second row: Amy Larson. Sue Selland. Sharene Pierce. Kari Cahill. Deanne Larson. Lynn Vetter. Vikki Tuffs. Cheryi Larson. Front row: Christy Moran. Betty Lewis, Shannon Catron. Valerie Regynski. Cathy Moran, Cara Christian. Amy Boysinger. Mr. Jeff Patziaff. Not pic- tured: Stephanie Parks. Stephanie Boysinger. and Thad Hurd. Chorus Students Display Vocal Talents Woonsocket High School's Chorus participated in outside-of-school activities in addition to their regular school performances. As usual fare, the chorus sang at homecoming and the seasonal concerts and gradua- tion. A speciaJ request was fulfilled when the group sang at the funeral of freshman Troy Larson in October. The chorus also attended the Region V vocal contest in Lake Andes in February. The girls’ group received a superior, the mixed group received a II. and the boys' group was rated with a III. Vocal soloists included Donna Brooks. Deanne Larson, Cara Christian, Valerie Regynski, and Lynette Steichen. Deanne Larson was the only soloist to receive a I rating. The others were awarded a rating of II. Heidi Runes tad played a piano solo and received a II on her work. The swing choir, dressed in coordinated black and blue, received a II on the two songs they performed. One was Shine Down with choreography and the other was Sara . The group also performed at the Northern State College Jazz Festival, the Lions' Ban- quet, and the winter contest. Sheri Andersen was the piano synthesizer accompianist. 4« Members of the swing choir Donnie Knittel. Carrie Olinger. and Jennifer Hegg practice part of their routine. Other mem- bers include Darin Bittner. Kevin Moe. Ion Peterson. Deb Senska. Cheryl Larson. Deanne Ixirson, Carla Feistner. Brian Goergen. Koli Boschee. Donna Brooks. Amy Baysmger. and Lynette Steichen. All-State chorus members are Brian Goergen. bass; Deanne Ixirson, soprano; Lynette Steichen. alto; and Darin Bittner, tenor. Soloists and their director are Mr. Jeff Patzlaff. Lynette Steichen. Deanne Larson. Donna Brooks. Cara Christian. Val Regynski. and Heidi Runestad. 47 Lynette Steichen. Brian Goergen. and Deb Senska seem to enjoy rehearsal. Students Perform Three-act Comedy The Woonsocket Performing Arts Group, under the direction of Mrs. Kathleen Zimmerman and Mr. Jeff Patzlaff, assistant director, presented The Man Who Came to Dinner” in the Woonsocket Armory on April 10. Sheridan Whiteside, having dined at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley, slips on their doorstep, breaking his hip. A tumultuous six weeks of confine- ment follow. The Stanley living room is monopo- lized by the irascible invalid while he is tended by his nurse, Miss Preen. Ex-convicts are invited to meals and transatlantic calls bring a $784 phone bill. The arrival of strange gifts from his friends further destroys domestic tranquility. It would take a stoical housewife to harbor penguins in her library, an octupus in her cellar, and 10,000 cockroaches in her kitchen. When Maggie, his secretary, falls in love with the reporter, Bert Jefferson, Whiteside summons a glamorous actress, Lorraine Sheldon, to win the affections of the young man. Knowing the girl’s charm, Maggie enlists the aid of a clever im- personator, Beverly Carlton, who, affecting the voice of Lord Bottomley, whom the actress hopes to marry, askes her by phone to return to him and be married. The ruse almost works, but Whiteside becomes suspicious. Here the plot really thickens as more characters be- come involved and numerous situations occur. Lor- raine seeks revenge. Maggie cries, the Stanley chil- dren leave home, Mr. Stanley secures the aid of deputies and Banjo arrives. Only the arrival of an Egyptian mummy case provides a solution to the problem. A last minute event brings about a surprising and hilarious finish to the popular com- edy. Marvie Larson and Molly Moran work intensely on Brian Feistner. The choir backs up Trent Trudeau's radio broadcast. CAST AND CREW Sheridan Whiteside.............................Trent Trudeau Ernest Stanley...................................Clinton Hinker Daisy Stanley...............................................Sue Selland Maggie Cutler..................................Donna Brooks Bert Jefferson.................................Chad Brosnan John......................................................Darin Schmiedt Sarah........................................ Lynetfe Steichen June Stanley...................................Marvie Larson Richard Stanley....................................Kevin Moe Sandy..........................................Ryan Trudeau Lorraine Sheldon...............................Carrie Olinger Beverly Carlton................................Darin Bittner The Plainsclothesman...........................Darin Bittner Banjo...................................................Lincoln Feistner Professor Metz.............................................. on Peterson Dr. Bradley...........................................Brian Goergen Harriet Stanley........................................Kari Cahill Miss Preen...........................................Deanne Larson Mrs. Dexter..........................................Debbie Senska Mrs. McCutcheon..............................Heidi Runestad The Expressman.......................................Dennis Jensen Mr. Wescott..........................................Rodney Tuffs Mr. Baker and Deputy.........................John Baysinger Convict and radio technician...........................Thad Hurd Deputy................................................Brian Feistner Convict...............................................Tully Knigge Choir Members........................................Debbie Senska Heidi Runestad Shannon Catron Molly Moran Car la Feistner Assistant Director.................................Deanne Larson Stage Manager and Lighting tech.....................Ryan Trudeau 48 Kevin Moe and Marvie Larson speak to Trent Trudeau. Darin Schmiedt and Dennis Jensen carry a mummy case for Trent Trudeau. Trent Trudeau scowls at Deanne Larson as she gives him his medicine. The convicts and their watchman wait contently for dinner. An idea comes to Lincoln Feistner of how to get rid of Carrie Olinger. Lynette Steichen and Darin Schmiedt listen attentively. Cahill, Christian are Declam Entrants Kari Cahill and Cara Christian participated in the District XIV Oral Interpretation Contest in Hu- ron on October 27, 1986. Kari received a first excellent. She participated in the serious prose division. Her selection was from the short story Two Friends by Guy De Maupassant, a French author. She advanced to the Region IV contest in Miller. November 13. where she received an excellent. Cara, a freshman, was entered in poetry and re- ceived a fair rating. Mrs. Kathleen Zimmerman is their oral interpre- tation coach. This important milestone begins to mark the true adult world and many seniors found they could yZ-stlmZ 'he °f 'h“ use one more year for preparation, though a few were ready to get on with their Jives. President Trudeau is Council Leader The Student Council is made up of a group of 13 students chosen to participate in the governing action of the school. It consists of one boy and one girl from each class and also the class presi- dent. Officers this year are: Trent Trudeau, presi- dent: Lincoln Feistner, vice president; and Sharene Pierce, secretary-treasurer. Other mem- bers of the council include seniors: Deanne Larson. Clinton Hinker, and Lynette Steichen; juniors: Darin Schmiedt and Amy Baysinger; sophomores: Scot Berg and Jennifer Hegg; and freshmen: Kevin Moe, John Baysinger, and Mi- chelle Olson. A regular councii activity is the planning of homecoming. This year the matter of whether or not to have the parade after some students had littered and painted around the school building was discussed. The Council was also involved in changes in the carnival procedures. Mr. fens Andree, high school principal, is the ad- visor for the Student Council. Tre,n' T™,deau’ '°P' serves “ s,uden' Council President. Other officers include bharen Pierce, secretary treasurer, and Lincoln reistner, vice- president. 50 Students Enjoy Activities Throughout the year, students volun- tarily spent many out-of-school hours, which resulted in both hard work and play, trying to make all events the best they possibly could be. Such events included homecom- ing, carnival, play, prom, and gradu- ation. During homecoming week, cheer- leaders put forth an effort to acquire more school spirit which was shown at homecoming and coronation. This year the play turned out to be a lot of hard work. The long hours took their toll on the students, but showed them responsibility. It wasn’t always an all work, no play” situation, for basketball became an obsession and even Mrs. Zimmerman took time out once to play a few minutes. This year the prom's latticed walls of metallic pink, silver, and laven- der streamers gave the inside of the gym a secluded, roman tic effect. Though the junior class was small, they didn't lack creativity. The balloon arch was the main attraction for pictures which would be trea- sured for days to come. Graduation 1987, the final major event of the year, was a touching oc- casion for not only the seniors but friends and family as well. Donna Brooks applies make-up lo Brian Goergen as Sue Selland looks on. Prom '87: A new perspective As prom 1987 came around, many juniors were excited to get started decorating. The junior class put a new perspective on prom decorations. It was the first year that the sides were criss-crossed with streamers. The main attractions were the four-column arch of balloons with balloon pillars beside them. The colors were aJso different than other years as the gym was deco- rated in metallic pink, silver, and black. The junior-senior prom was held on Friday, May 1, beginning with a ban- quet at 6:30 PM in the Catholic church basement. Reverend Arve Peterson said the invocation. Everyone was greeted by junior class president Lincoln Feistner, and Deanne Larson gave the acceptance speech on behalf of the seniors. Class prophecies were read by Amy Baysinger and Darin Schmiedt and senior class wills were read by Lynette Steichen and Clinton Hinker. The menu consisted to ham, bakes potato with sour cream, corn, tossed salad, and cheery cheesecake. The grand march began at 9:00. Kanaranzi Sound System of Mitchell provided the music. The theme select- ed was Heaven in Your Eyes by Loverboy. The evening ended with a prom party at Twin Lakes. Breakfast was served at 5:00 AM by Amy Bay singer's home. Deanne Larson and Donna Brooks are in deep conversation. Amy Baysinger and Lincoln Feistner lead the Grand March. Donnie Knittel and Cory Feistner ham it up at the prom dance. Carrie Olinger served Lincoln Feistner his dessert. Top, Sue Selland and Bri- an Feistner work together at the prom banquet. Some of the juniors take time out to pose for a picture while working on prom. 1 9 B 7 53 Part of the Grand March was the promenade shown above. Race Is Close One This year the race for carnival royalty was a close one. Only $40.00 separated the first and second place candidates with sophomores Scot Berg and Jennifer Hegg bringing home the crowns. The PTA tried something new this year that would make the pageant more memorable for the candidates. Instead of having all of the royalty awaiting the big moment of coronation on stage, they were able to show their stuff by taking a walk around the gym. WhiJe the prominent couples took their stroll, the class president or another officer would announce their parents and give a summary of the various projects used to earn money. Such projects would range from yard raking to car washes; or for the less enthusiastic classes, a simple candy or bake sale. When the couples ended their walk, they drew winners for their raffles of $35.00 in various mer- chandise. Along with the sophomores, other royal members of the carnival court were Kevin Moe and Koli Boschee, freshmen; Rodney Tuffs, and Heidi Runes tad, juniors; and Shawn Peterson and Vikki Tuffs, seniors. Throughout the night various games amused chil- dren of all ages. One popular event was the dunk tank featuring several FFA members. Younger kids enjoyed face painting, the duck pond, toy parade, and cake walk. Older youngsters tried their athletic ability at the football and basketball throws. Most parents, besides trying in vain to win cakes, pursued their luck at bingo. Jennifer Hegg and Scot Berg stole the crowns for the sophomores at the 1987 school carnival. Donnie Knittle takes a splash into the cool, blue water of the FFA dunk tank. A few freshmen get down and dirty raking leaves to earn money before the carnival for their class. 54 Candidates competing for royalty at the PTA Carnival include seniors Shawn Jason Larson takes careful aim preparing to dunk Peterson and Vikki Tuffs, juniors Heidi Runestad and Rodney Tuffs, sophomores another victim. Jennifer Hegg and Scot Berg, and freshmen Koli Boschee and Kevin Moe. Taking time out from all of the carnival madness, these three girls enjoy the tea room for a snack. Brian Feistner washes someone's car during a sophomore fund-raiser. A carnival-goer's delight—a treasure trove of prizes. 55 Wildmen Share Second Homecoming The Alpena-Woonsocket Wildmen celebrated their second homecoming together in 1986. Some of the school students showed their enthusiasm through spirit week by participating in toga day, T-shirt day, punk rock day, nerd day. and blue and gray day. The Redmen coronation tradition was carried out with the usual marching of the royalty candidates to the continuous beat of the tom-toms. The cho- rus sand Take Time for Love as part of the program. The Wildmen Morning Routine skit was presented by the unior class and the cheer- leaders entertained everyone with Kangaroo Court. Some students were embarrassed while participating in the tricycle race, turtle race, farmer race, and the water race. One of the fa- vorites was the Miss Wildmen U.S.A. Contest, in which several junior boys were dressed in dresses and Miss Wildmen was chosen by audience ap- plause. The crowd was silenced as the chief and princess were about to be announced for Homecoming 86. The royalty candidates were Cheryl Larson, Deanne Larson, Lynette Steichen, Clinton Hinder, Shawn Peterson, and Trent Trudeau. Chief Trent and Princess Lynette were crowned by Student Body Vice President Lincoln Feistner. After Coach Sehmann announced the football players and cheerleaders, the burning of the “H- T and pep rally were held outside. When the fire died down the students participated in the old, but new tradition of a snake dance. Another pep rally was held uptown where the snake dance concluded. Later the annual toilet papering and white washing was up held, and the students found themselves cleaning up the town the next morning before floats could be built and the pa- rade held. Homecoming Royally: Shawn Peterson. Deanna .arson, Trent Trudeau, l.ynette Steichen. Cheryl .arson. Not pictured: Clinton 11 inker 56 Darni Schmiedt. Cory Feistner. Brian Goergen. Lincoln Feistner. and Donnie Knittel were conleslonls in the Miss Wildmen U.S.A. Contest. The uniors perform the Wildmen Morning Routine for their skit. Some high school students participate in Nerd Day during Spirit Week. Murvie Larson tries her best for her team to win the farmer race. Rodney Tuffs shows his enthusiasm in the tricy- cle race. 57 The sophomore class wins again by using hard work to pul together an excellent float Highlights of Homecoming ’86 After the student body quickly cleaned up the town, the classes began to work desperately to get their floats done before 12:30. The parade began at 1:00 with the theme “Novels” as the basis for all entries. The second grade received first place with the slogan “No Huffing or Puffing Will Blow the Wildmen Over and the sophomore class claimed the same honor with their theme, “The Winds of the Wildmen Will Blow 'Em Away. That night, the fans met the Wildmen at the football field where they hosted the Hitchcock-Tulare Patriots. The game ended in an upsetting loss with a score of 26 to 41 in the Patriots’ favor. The annual homecoming dance was held in the Woonsocket Armory with the students from Alpena and Woonsocket dancing the night away. The music was provided by Zephyr. Severat sophomore girts work on signs for their float. 58 The juniors placed second with this creative float. Gone With The Wind, Blow Away The Patriots. Seniors Say Goodbye to WHS lay Larson. Valedictorian, and Trent Trudeau. Salutatorian. gave speeches at commencement. Lorena Peterson pins Shawn's flower before graduation. On Friday, May 15, The Class of 1987 ended their high school days with eleven seniors graduating. Valedictorian Jay Larson and Salutatorian Trent Trudeau spoke for the class. Superintendent Leo liken presented awards this year. The Dzie award of $225 was presented to Cheryl Larson and fay Larson. The award is pre- sented to a senior boy and a senior girl with the highest grade point average their senior year. Jay Larson received the Herb ToJJefson Memorial A- ward of $100. This award is given to a senior who under adverse conditions finishes high school and goes on to college. It is selected by the principal, counselor, and superintendent. Four Anna Hollistor Loan Awards were presented in amounts of $75. These went to Cheryl Larson, fay Larson. Trent Trudeau, and Deanne Larson. Stu- dents receiving this award must maintain a B average and plan to go on to college. Other scho- larship awards were also presented. Cheryl Larson received a $100 Farmers Union Frank Butler Memorial Scholarship award, a $150 scho- larship from the Prairie View Care Center and a $1000 scholarship from the Financial Aid Office of Presentation College. Lynette Steichen also re- ceived a $150 schoJarship from the Prairie View Care Center. The class motto was In searching we have found friendship; in iearning we have found knowl- edge. Class colors were red and white, and the flower was the red rose. Special music was presented by the senior girls and the High School Chorus. Trent Trudeau and Cheryl Larson embrace after graduation, beiow. Jenni- fer Sandness receives her diploma from school board chairman, im Baccalaureate was held on Sunday, May 12. Sandness. at right. 59 Awards Ceremony Moves to Afternoon The Awards presentation was held on May 20, 1987, in the National Guard Armory. Instead of being held in the evening, Awards Night was at 2:00 in the after- noon. Among the letters given for sports and academ- ics, pins, awards, and certificates were also given for achievement in other fields. Amy Larson. MVP for track. Mr. Andree. and Sue Selland, MVP for basketball, smile pretty for the camera. A nine month subscription to the Woonsocket News was given to Deanne Larson for her newspaper writing of school news. The two outstanding choral members chosen were Deanne Larson and Cheryl Larson. Awarded the John Phillips Sousa Award was Lynette Steichen. Among the underclassmen, the out- standing musician was Donna Brooks. Five awards were given for girls' basketball this year. Sue Selland was handed the Most Valuable Player and Leading Rebounder awards. Most Improved went to Michelle Olson and Jennifer Hegg received Miss Hustler. Sharene Pierce was awarded the Most Assists. Mrs. Pischke presented fay Larson and Trent Trudeau the Math and Science awards for asking why” and “what if... ” and also for a 3.3 grade point average and atti- tude toward studies, school, and friends. Mrs. Zimmerman presented National Honor Society Certi- ficates of Honor to Cheryl Larson, fay Larson, and Trent Trudeau and drama pins for students who par- ticipated in the play. And Mrs. Pat Budde, PTA presi- dent, handed out the PTA Scholastic Awards. Mrs. Zimmerman awards Carla Feistner, Carrie Olinger. Debbie Senska. and Marvie Larson their pins for taking part in the play Pat Budde presents Mr. Uken with a fishing pote and fish as one of his retirement gifts at the last PTA meeting. Lynette Steichen. Deanne Larson, and Cheryl Larson received special music awards. 60 Students Work in Members of the National Honor Society, Trent Trudeau, fay .arson, and Todd Meyers, participate in the candlelight cere- mony. Some members of vo ag class gather around John Baysinger. Organizations Students work during the school year to better themselves and their community. The main organizations are Future Farmers of America, Fu- ture Homemakers of America, an- nual staff, and National Honor Society. Both FFA and FHA hold state and national conventions and FFA hosts an annual awards ban- quet. FHA works in conjunction with the Catholic high school CCE preparing care baskets to be deliv- ered to the elderly in the communi- ty- Annual staff takes dedication, but the 1987 crew was destined to finish the yearbook before the end of school. Annual staff meets at least once a week for about two hours from September through May. National Honor Society is one of the less active organizations at WHS. They hold two major meet- ings, one in the fall, and another in the spring when the new members are inducted. To be a member of NHS, you must keep an average of 3.3 and must remain in good stand- ing with the school. Molly Moran watches over some children at the freshman nursery school. 61 Aetion Activities Earn State Superiors This year the Future Homemakers of America went to two meetings other than state. They traveled once to Mitchell and once to Wessington Springs. At Wessington Springs several members presented action ac- tivities. These included Molly Moran, Kristina Larson, Cara Christian, Kari Cahill, and Donna Brooks. Michelle Olson, Cathy Moran, Carrie Olinger, Jen Hegg, Betty Lewis and Christy Moran went as door keepers and timers. Kari Cahill also served as voting delegate. Debbie Senska participated in the Beef Cook-Off and re- ceived third place. At the Mitchell meeting Carrie Olinger, Michelle Olson, Kristina Larson, Kari Cahill, Jen He gg. Debbie Senska, and Heidi Runestad gave action ac- tivities. Seven girls gave five different presentations of their action activities at the state meeting because they received superi- ors at the district meetings. Duet presentations were given by Carrie Olinger and Mi- chelle Olson on teen pregnan- cy and by Jen Hegg and Debbie Senska on teen suicide. Individual presentations were given by Heidi Runestad, Alzheimer’s Disease; Donna Brooks, child abuse; and Molly Moran, creativity and imagina- tion in younger children. These girls each received a superior at the state meeting. FHA members ore Kari Cahill, Jennifer Hegg. Carrie OJinger, and Mrs. Deb Kraft, advisor. Heidi Runestad, Kristina Larson. Michelle Olson. Back row: Molly Moran, Deb Senska. Cara Lewis, Donna Brooks, and Christy Moran a Christian. Cathy Moran, and front row: Betty also members of FHA. 62 FFA Offers fudging and Speaking Skills Twenty-four students are enrolled in the Future Farm- ers of America program under the direction of Miss Lori Tonak. Kevin More, Thad Delvaux. Tully Knigge, Lee Morrell, and Amy Baysinger participated in the Dis- trict IV Leadership Contest. Amy moved on to partici- pate in the State fob Interview Contest in Pierre, fon Peterson was the high fruit salesman for the annual sale held before Christmas. The Chapter made $876. During FFA week daily activities were held. Career Day, Blue and Gold Day. Farmer Day, Official Dress Day, and an animal nursery summarized the week. There was a pig-kissing contest held during a pep ral- ly. Advisors of the annual staff, FHA, and FFA, Mrs. Cindy Larson. Mrs. Deb Kraft, and Miss Lori Tonak, and the editor or president of each group, Heidi Runestad, Donna Brooks, and Shawn Peterson com- peted in the contest. The winner was determined by who had the most money in his or her jar at the end of the week. The winners, Mrs. Larson and Shawn, got the honor of kissing a lovely, live pig. At the State Convention in April, the meats team, Bri- an Feistner, Darin Bittner, and Ryan Trudeau, placed fifth in state competition. Members of the quarterhorse team, Scot Berg, Cory Feistner, and Brian Goergen, placed nineteenth. Darin Bittner placed eleventh out of 250 members to earn a gold emblem in meats judging. Other individual achievers were Cory Feistner, Lincoln Feistner, and feff Howard. Other judging event the FFA members participated in were the Little International in Brookings. District IV in Mitchell, and a meats school at John Morrell in Sioux Falls. The annual FFA banquet was held May 4, 1987. Top awards were awarded to senior Jeff Howard— Dekalb Award, junior Amy Baysinger—Chapter Leadership Pin, sophomore Darin Bittner—Star Chapter Farmer, and freshman Kevin Moe—Star Greenhand. These awards are based on student participation and over-all grade average. Other awards received at the State Convention and various judging schools were also pre- sented at the banquet. FFA members are. back row: Cory Feistner. re- porter, Jeff Howard, vice-president. Brian Goergen. secretary, John Baysinger. Brian Feistner. Darin Schmiedt. Lincoln Feistner. senti- nel, Dennis Jensen, and Kevin Mae. Middle row: Ion Peterson. Shawn Peterson, president. Donnie Knittel. Lynn Vetter. Rodney Tuffs. Tatty Knigge. and Ryan Trudeau. Front row: Miss Lori Tonak. advisor. Scot Berg. Amy Baysinger. Darin Bittner. treasurer. Lee-Morroll. and Thad Delvaux. Cory Feistner holds the pig that was victim of the FFA pig- kissing contest held during FFA week. Mrs. Larson, winner of the contest for advisors, does the honors. 63 Yearbook Staff Works Year Round Even before school starts in the fall, members of the yearbook staff begin working. As soon as the books come in. they are sorted according to class for dis- tribution on the first day of school. Next comes the job of selling ads. After the ads are sold, members start doing ad layouts. A layout is typing copy, sizing pictures, and positioning all copy and pictures and drawing them on the tri-copy layout mat. When the layouts are finally done, the activity Jayouts get under way. Throughout the year, various deadlines are supposed to be met. This is one goal that is not always accomplished. If the deadlines aren’t met, delivery of the yearbook will be set back and members get to come back in the summer to work until the book is finished. To help defray the rising cost of production, the yearbook staff sold candy during December. Over $400 was raised and applied to the cost of the 1987 Redmen which is just over $3000. Ads and subscriptions are the other ways the staff pays its bills. Help was not asked of the PTA this year, though that organization has given the yearbook staff $500 in several past years. Staff members include Heidi Runestad, Carrie Olinger, Betty Lewis, Sue Selland, Amy Baysinger, Molly Moran, Shannon Catron, Kristina Larson, Deb Senska, Jennifer Hegg, and Jon Peterson. Mrs. Cindy Larson is the advisor. Shannon Catron, Jon Peterson. Molly Moran, and Kristina Larson are the freshmen who are on the yearbook staff. Donna Brooks and Heidi Runestad prepare to pass out annuals. Heidi Runestad and Carrie Olinger. co-editors, look through some older annuals for different ideas for the 1.987 Redmen. Several of the annual staff members are typing copy. Sue Selland and Sharene Pierce work together on the homecoming layout. Mrs. Larson helps lennifer Hegg with her question on an ad lavout. Mrs. Larson and Amy Baysinger look over the prom pictures. i w Mrs. Kathleen Zimmerman watches as Ryan Members of the National Honor Society are Cheryl Larson, fay Larson. Trent Trudeau. Trudeau signs the National Honor Society and Todd Meyers. New inductees this year are. front row: Heidi Runes tad. Sue Selland. charter. Kari Cahill. Lee Morrell, and Ryan Trudeau. Leadership Shown by Students Through his or her selection to Boys State, Girls State, and the National Honor Society, a student displays both academic and leadership skills. The Girls or Boys Staters are chosen by submitting ap- plications. National Honor Society is chosen by a selection committee and the student must remain in good standing with the school by maintaining a 3.3 grade average. Representing Woonsocket High School this year for Girls State were Heidi Runestad, delegate, and Donna Brooks, alternate. Chris Larson was Boys State delegate. Girls State was on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings on une 1-6. Boys State was on the campus of Northern State College in Aberdeen of the same week. Five members were inducted into the Honor Society at the April PTA meeting. The inductees take an oath where they pledge loyalty to the or- ganization and all school activities. They also pledge to be a model student. Inducted this year were Heidi Runestad, Sue Selland, Kari Cahill, Lee Morrell, and Ryan Trudeau. Boys and Girls Staters this year were Chris Larson. Heidi Runestad. dele- gates. and Donna Brooks, alternate. 66 Extra-Curriculars Provide Heidi Runestad gives the cheer her all. At the carnival, Casey Wheeier lakes a shot. Work, Play Extra-curricular events provide WHS students with special times that bring them together outside of the classroom. Besides sports, students find themselves working together on homecoming floats, carnival fundraisers, and prom plans. FFA and FHA are groups that work to provide opportunities to others through student preparation. These activities are to be fun as well as work; and the pictures on this page demonstrate a few of the good times. The guys show school spirit. During a ski I. Thad Delvaux imitates Mr. Riter. Misty Brewer attends kangaroo court. Koli Boschee and Michelle Olson pose after a rough day. During a pep rally, some boys show off their coordination. _ m m mk 67 Harold Burr ill Krog Insurance DVM Agency Local Lumber and Supply Co. r T“ Jack. Doug and Todd Farris Woonsocket S.D. All Kinds of Insurance Office: 796-4471 Home: 796-4222 Tollefson’s Melons You could pay more, buy why? HINIKER TRENCHING ELECTRIC PlUMBim +4ATM -BJCmCAl fXTAV 7 Mt N i. Phone: 796-4969 Woonsocket, SD Hinker Trenching Commercial and Residential Wiring Water and Sewer Lines Phone: Phillip . Hinker Woonsocket S.D. 796-4653 68 DON'S SILVER DOLLAR Don Merkle. owner Steak and Seafood On-Off Sale Liquor RUSTIC RAZOR For all your Hair care needs KATHY FRASER Dfi-O HOQ Tfi-OSt-O TReoxUe IRajai Creative hairstyung for The Whole Family Telephone Box 455 605-796-4622 WOONSOCKET. 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S.D. phone 796-4369 Dick Brisbine, proprietor WOONSOCKET NEWS Publisher—Commercial Printing- Offset—Letterpress Phone 796-4221 Good Luck Class of 1987 L-K Steakhouse Lounge Kim Shelly Wheeier Woonsocket S.D. 796-4486 Hd HOUSE STEP LOUNGE 75 SELLAND LIVESTOCK Letcher, SD We are equipped for livestock and grain Licensed and bonded order buying CalhArlan Selland: 248-2214 Doyle Selland: 248-2261 SELLAND GRAIN, INC. Woonsocket, SD 796-4121 Grain drying—Grain cleaning—Grain rolling We buy and sell all grain. Sue Selland puts up a jump shot against Alpena. Lincoln Feistner helps decorate for prom. An unknown man disappears behind liquid air. A few sophomore girls enjoy the prom festivities. Some high schoolers show off their legs on a hot spring day'. 77 INDEX A Academics-23.24J25.26.27.28.29.30 Activities—43.44.45.46.47.48.49.50 Administration—28.29 Advertisements—68.69.70.71.72.73.74.75.76 Anderson. Marian—29 Andree. Jens—28.35.38,60 Annual Staff—64.65 Asbenson. Michelle—18.35.38.44 B Band-44.45 Basketball. Boys—36.37 Basketball. Girls—34.35 Baysinger. Amy—4.6.12.13.38.46.63.65 Baysinger. John—16.32.33.36.37.48.63 Baysinger. Stephanie—16 Berg. Scot-14.15.32.36.37.39.41.44.54.63 Bittner. Darin—5.14.15.32.36.37.39.46.47.48. 63.80 Boschee. Darcy—18.38.44 Boschee. Koyla—16.35.40.41.46 Boys Stater—66 Brewer. Misty—16.35.46 Brooks. Donna—12.13.44.45.46.47.48.64.66 Brosnan. Chad—12.13.36.37.41.46.48.80 C Cahill. Kari—15.38.40.44.45.46.48.50.62.66 Carnival—54.55 Catron. Shannon—16.40.45.46.48.64 Cheerleaders—40.41 Christensen. Angela—18.38 Christensen, lulie—16.46 Christian. Cara—16.46.47.50.62 Chorus—46.47 Classes-11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.21.22 Closing—80 Cooks—30 D Declam—50 Delvaux. Thad—16.46.63 Drama—48.49 E Eddy. Chad—18.39 Eighth Grade—18 Elementary Faculty—24 Elenz. Floyd—28 Evers, Cully—18.39 F Faculty-24.2526.27.28.29 Feistner. Brian—14.15.23.36.37.46.48.55.63 Feistner. Carla—15.40.41.44.45.46.48.60.80 Feistner. Cory—12.32.33.39.57.63 Feistner. Lincoln—4.12.13.32.48.49.50.57.63 FFA—63 FHA-62 Fifth Grade—19 First Grade—21 Football—32,33 Fourth Grade—26 Freshmen—16.17 G Girls Stater—66 Goergen. Brian—12.13.32.36.37.41.44 4r 4t, 48.57,63 Graduation—59 H egg, Neal—18.36,39.44 egg. Jennifer— 15.35J6.38.44,46.47£4.62.65 1linker. Annette—29 Hinker. Clinton—7.8.9.32.33.36.39.48 Hinker. David—18.32.39 Hinker. Judy—26 Homecoming—56.57,58 Hopkins. Gary—18.27 Hopkins. Missy—12.13.35,46 Hopper. Dawn—18.35 Hopper. Jody—18,35.38.44 Hurd. Thad-16.39.44.46.48 Jensen, Dennis—16.46.48.49.63 Johnston. Rich—2.15 Juniors—12.13 K Kindergarten—22 Knigge. Tully-16.46.48.63 Knittel. Donnie-12.32.46.47.54J57.63 Knittel. Gordon—30 Kokesh. Crystal—18 Kraft. Deb-26.62 Carla Feistner. dressed for nerd day during homecoming week, colors a Deanne Larson pins Jeff Howard s boutonniere as the seniors poster for one of the football players. get ready for the graduation processional. 78 L Larson. Amy—14.15.35.38.46.60 Larson, Cheryl—8.9.44.46.56.66 Larson. Chris—12,32.36.66 Larson. Cindy—25.63.65 Larson. Deanne—8,9,35.44,46.47,48,49,56,60. 80 lAirson. Jason—18,37,39£5 Larson. Jay—4,9.32,43.66 Larson. Joshua—18.36 Larson. Kristina-16.35.38.46,62,64 Larson. Marvie—15.35.38.48.49J7.60 Larson, Tracy—18.35.38 Larson. Troy—2.16.46 Lewis. Betty-15.35,38,48,49.57.60 M Mentele. Sheri—18.44 Meyers. Todd-12.13.43.63 Moe, Kevin-2.16.32.33.36.37.39.41.45.46.48, 49.63 Moe. Kurt-18.32.39.44 Moran. Amie—18.35.38,44 Moran. Cathy-16.44.46.62 Moran. Christy-16.44.46.62 Moran. Molly-16.35.40.41.44.45.46.48.62.64. 65 Morrell. Lee-15.39.43.63.66 Morrell. Peggy—18 N National Honor Society—66 INDEX o Olinger, Carrie-15.35.41.44.46.47.49.60.62.64 Olinger. Clinton—18.39 Olson. Michelle-16.36.38.46 Opening—4.5,6 P Parks. Maria—35,38 Parks. Stephanie—16.46 Patzlaff, Jeff-25.44.47.48 Patzlaff. Martha—21 Peterson. Cindy—35.38 Peterson, Jon-16.32.33.37.39.44.46.48.63.64 Peterson. Lindy—27 Peterson. Shawn—4.5,7,9,25,32J6.63 Pierce. Sharene—15.35.46J 0.65 Pischke. Donna—27.43 R Regyski. Valerie—6.15.46.47 Ritter. Doug—35.39 Rosenberg. Mark—39 Runestad. Heidi-12.13.35.40.41.43.44.46.47, 48.62.64.65.66 S Sandness. Jennifer—18.35.38.44 Schmiedt. Darin-12.13.26.32.48.49.61.63 Schmiedt. Darwin—30 School Board—29 Second Grade—27 Chad Brosnan. Jason Larson. Paul Swenson, and Royce Tuffs pose for a picture during the homecoming football game. Secretaries—29 Sehmann. Scott—19.32 Selland. Jennifer—18.27.35.38.44 SelJand. Sue—5.14.15.35.44.45.46.48.60.66 Seniors—7.8.9.10 Senska. Debbie-14,15.35.38.41.43.44,46.47. 48.60.65 Senska. Stacy—18.25.36.39.44 Seventh Grade—18 Shaheen. Betty—30 Sixth Grade—19 Snedeker. Shirelly—24 Soloists. Instrumental—45 Soloists. Vocal—47 Sophomores—14.15 Sports-31J2.33.34.35.36.37.38.39.40.41.42 Steichen. Lynette—7.8.10.35.40.41,44.45,46. 47.48.49J6.60 Student Council—50 Swenson. Paul—18 Swing Choir—47 T Third Grade—20 Tiede. Ronda—24 Title Page—1 Tonak. Lori—26.63 Track. Boys—39 Track. Girls—38 Trudeau. Ryan-15.32.36.37,46.48.63.66 Trudeau. Trent-7.10J5.32.36.37.48.49J6.66 Tuffs. Rodney-12.32.36.39.46.48J7.63 Tuffs. Royce-18.30.44 Tuffs. Vikki—7.10.46.80 U Liken. Leo-28.29.60 V VanDenHemel. Carol—18.44 VanDenHemel. Jim—12.26 VanLaecken. Elizabeth—20 Vetter. Lynn-10.35.44.46.63 Voorhees. Brian-15.30 Voorhees. Nick—18 W Weatherford. Monica—29 Wadington. AiIeen—30 Wheeler. Casey—18.35.38 White. Barb—30 Z Zimmerman. Kathleen—13.25.48.60.66 79 1987: A Step Into the Future By the time the end of school comes around, the students at Woonsocket High School have taken many steps forward to their futures. Many anx- iously awaited summer vacation. The exceptionally nice weather made it even harder to stay in school and study. Students were treated to a fun day at the YMCA where they could be together one last time before the summer. The trip was courtesy of the PTA. The staff of the 1987 Red men hopes this has been a year for you to take new steps in the right direction. May this book remind you of all of those steps. Co-editors Heidi Runestad and Carrie OJinger. Deanne Larson applies make-up on Chad Brosnan before the play. Carla Feistner sells chances on sweatshirts during a basketball game. 80