Anita High School - Spartan Yearbook (Anita, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1972 volume:

SPARTAN 1972 Anita Community High School Founded 1869 Anita, Iowa Volume XXXIII 1 DEDICATION: Basketball coach, English, math, social studies, French teacher, and librarian all aptly describe Anita High School's Mrs. Ruby McDermott. Miss Ruby Gray began her long tenure at Anita with the twenty-three students of the class of 1923 at AHS in the fall of 1922. Through that long period of time the teaching assignments have changed, but never the unwavering interest in the students of AHS; and for this unwavering interest, we the class of 1972, wish to dedicate our 1972 Spartan to our faithful librarian, Mrs. Ruby Mc- Dermott. A teacher who can arouse a feeling for one single good action, for one single good poem, accomplishes more than he who fills our memory with rows and rows of natural objects, classified with name and form. —Golthe CONTENTS: Working Together Day to Day (Teachers)....................... 3 We Start Out Walking And Learn to Run (Athletics) ...................11 Sharing Horizons That Are New to Us (Activities)..................33 And When the Evenings Comes We Smile (Formality)....................... 53 Talking It Over Just the Two of Us (Classes) ................... 57 The stars of tomorrow . . . they're the young people of today. 2 Mr. Donald Brichacek, our superintendent, has been at Anita High School for three years. In addition to his duties as superintendent, he sponsors the Merit's Who's Who Among Ameri- can High School Students. He attended Uni- versity of Nebraska to earn his B.S., M.S., and Specialist in Administration degrees. He feels that education is the foundation upon which our country will continue to grow. His favorite pastimes are boating and camping. SUPERINTENDENT STRIVES FOR BEST AT ANS 4 MERIT'S WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: C. Holaday, B. Karns, D. Williamson, C. Richter Boysen, E. Brown, P. Mai lander, D. Wahlert. TODAY'S LEADERS MOLD TOMORROW’S CITIZENS Mr. Terry Premus is our Junior and Sen- ior High School principal and sponsors the National Honor Society. This is his second year at Anita High School. He attended Northern State College to earn both his B.S. and M. S. degrees. He enjoys fishing, playing golf, and watch- ing football, basketball and hockey games on television. 5 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Charolette Boysen, Connie Holaday, Becky Karns, Diane Kluever, Cindy Richter, Jim Brown, Paul Mailander, Dennis Wahlert, Ed Brown. Mrs. Jean Gill, secretary to Mr. Brichacek and the Board of Education, is responsible for keeping all per- sonnel and financial records at AHS. Mrs. Dorothy Power, secretary to Mr. Premus, has many various duties. She types, files, punches lunch tickets and still finds time to drive students to and from school. PEOPLE BEHIND THE SCENES The Board of Education consists of five regular board members elected for a three year term. These people represent our entire school district-at-large. Their chief functions are to select personnel, set school policies and approve a yearly school budget. These elected officials are unpaid lay educators donating their time and efforts for the improvement of education in the Anita Community Schools. BOARD OF EDUCATION: Ranny Kelloway, president; Gene Andrews, Bernald Richter, Dick Richter, and Bruce Brown. 6 TEACHERS PREPARE STUDENTS FOR FUTURE Dave Boldt Jr. Hi Science Boys Basketball Byos Track Athletic Director Mary Lee French English Declam Janet Peffers Business Spy Spartan Quill Scroll Glenn Hartley Industrial Arts Girls Sports John Burke Social Studies Debate Declam Emalee TeBrink English Declam Drama Club Kay Bromert Guidance FTA Pep Club Cheerleaders Noel Wingate Business Boys Baseball Jr. Hi Basketball Lloyd TeBrink Jr. Hi Soc. Studies Jr. Hi Coach Bob Jackson Science Asst. Coach Dennis Zimmerman Biology World History Tom Marsh Jr. Hi English Jr. Hi Math Asst. Coach 7 William Foulkes Math Peter Jacobus Instrumental Music Ron Johnson Physical Education Football Wrestling Blanche Hall Jr. Hi English Jr. Hi Math Jr. Hi Cheerleaders Jr. Hi Declam Rosemary Moeckly Home Economics FHA Paula Tursam Special Education Tom Rhodes Art Jr. Hi Ind. Arts Peggy Rhodes Library Cleric BEGINNING THE DAY OFF RIGHT BUS DRIVERS Cecil Duskin Wilbur Berger Cecil Waddell Dorothy Power Bill Pollock Erwin Beschorner Rev. James Nelson Marvin R. Scott 8 Cooks, custodians, and bus drivers are necessary for our school to function well. Custodian Cecil Littleton, cooks Leitha Jensen, Betty Wahlert, and Phyllis Brownsberger, and the bus drivers provide students with well-balanced meals, well-kept facilities and grounds, and transportation to and from school. Anita High shines a little brighter because of the many goals that have been reached this year. These are some of the Highlights of '72. AND YES, ■ CDRNER PDCKET YDUTH □ENTER One of the many exciting things that affected the students of AHS was the morning Anita firemen and firemen from six other communities were called to battle a raging fire on Anita's mainstreet Monday, Jan. 31, 1972. The Corner Pocket Youth Center had been severely damaged by smoke and water. But, the Youth Center didn't die there. The Youth and KP's reached a repair accord and agreed to pool their insurance money to get a new roof and front. The Anita community responded, supporting the Youth projects and donating large sums of money. Youth Center before the fire. Many Seniors took top honors in academic activities. CHALLENGE TO AHS STUDENTS Connie Holaday Connie Holaday, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holaday, of Anita, received the John Philip Sousa Award as outstanding musician this year at AHS. Connie received many I's at state music contest in her four years at AHS with her tenor sax solos and groups. Paul Mailander Paul Mailander, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mailander of Wiota, earned the coveted Doub- le Ruby in National Forensic League work. To earn this rank, a student must earn 500 points in a combination of speaking projects. As an outstanding speaker, Paul is the first AHS student to receive this award. Rhonda Kelly Rhonda Kelly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claire Kelly of Anita, is an outstanding schol- ar. She maintained a 3.5 average in high school and scored in the top students out of the state of Iowa in the Iowa Scholastic Test. She will be attending nurses' training at Iowa Lutheran this fall. 9 WE’VE JUST BEGUN Once again, speech students of AHS proved that Anita has some of the top speakers in the state. Saturday, March 18, 26 Anita entries earned the Superior I Division. 26 One Ratings To AHS In State Speech Contest Anita Wins Little Seven Conf. Speech Trophy For the third consecutive year, the Anita speech students brought home the Little Eight Conference speech trophy. AHS compiled 180 points. Cumberland-Massena was second with 31. At the State Debate Contest held at Dowling, Febraury 12, Anita and Granville-Spalding each ended the day with a 5-1 record. The two teams were then paired with each other for a TV debate. AHS debaters finished second in the Iowa High School Speech Association's Class B Finals held on WHO-TV, Sunday, April 9. ANITA DEBATERS IN CHAMPIONSHIP DEBATE ON TV - 1:30 P.M. SUNDAY MANY ANITA WINNERS IN ART FAIR HELD HERE Monday, April 17, the Little Eight Conference Art Fair was held at Anita. Among the schools that participated, Anita ranked first with 63 points. Earlham was second with 40 points. 5 AHS STUDENTS TO SW IA. HONOR BAND CONCERT AT RED OAK MON. 4 ONES TO 16 TO CONFERENCE ANITA MUSICIANS BAND FESTIVAL AT AT STATE CONTEST O-M NEXT TUES. 10 Margaret Henderson, Manager, Joyce Brown, Wynona Merk, Shirley Pine. Cindy Richter, Melissa Mehlmann. Mary Vanderbur, Diane Cameron, Vicki Vanderbur, Carol Holaday, Debbie Westphal, Charolette Boysen, Rhonda Koob, Lori Wohlleber, Denise Hackwell, Rita Sullivan, Sherri Bessire, Janet Schaaf, Diane Kluever, Nancy Kroger, Virginia Berger, Devon Mardesen, Mary Kluever, Julie Harris, Bev Kopp, Kristi Kopp, Patti Parker, Carol Rodgers. Pam Johnson, Kris Earhart. An unusually good turnout for the 1972 track season helped the team establish several new school records, both in individual events and in relays. These records were set in the 100 meter hurdles (Mary Van- derbur), 220 yard hurdles (Mary Vanderbur), 880 yard run (Vicki Vanderbur), Shot-Put (Devon Mardesen), and the Mile Relay (Lori Wohlleber, Vicki Vanderbur, Bev Kopp, Julie Harris). A high point of the season was the Anita Invitational in which the team won their first trophy. In addition to winning the trophy, several of the new records were set. Since the track squad for 1972 consisted of only three seniors and twenty-nine underclassmen, Anita can look forward to an improved team in 73. AHS TRACKSTARS SET BOY’S TRACK Dennis Heath Pat Cassell Deannie Heath Kurt Smith Mark Aupperle Bryan Ruggles Pat Barnes Jim Brown Gordon Miller Bill Wohlleber Mick Fay Kirk Kelloway Gary Ohms Mike Johnson Randy Heaton Tim Reed Kelvin Kopp John Blazek Ed Brown Ron Porch NEW PACE Anita track boys compiled one of their best records in several years as they once agian captured the Little Eight Conference track title. Kelvin Kopp set an all-time record in the high hurdles with a time of 16 seconds flat. The team placed among the top contenders at such events as Elk Horn Relays, Blackhawk, Relays, Audu- bon Relays, and Guthrie Center Relays. In district competition. Bill Wohlleber won the 880 yard run and Kelvin Kopp placed second. Bill Wohlleber also placed second in the mile run. In the state meet held at Drake University Stadium, Bill Wohlleber placed fifth in the mile run. Sharon Stapleton, Julie Harris, Pam Johnson, Melanie Cassell, Kris Earhart, Becky Karns, Janet Schaaf, Bev Kopp, Lori Wohlleber, Diane Pol- lock, Kathy Stanley, Devon Mardesen George Owens. Stan Dorsey. Kirk Kelloway. Dennis Heath, Jim Mailander, Deannie Heath, Gary Harris, Kyle Brocker, Rod Watson, Randy Heaton, Brad Beaver, Dave Pollock, Warren Kelloway. Dick Brammer, John Blazek, Mike Carroll. HOPEFUL OUTLOOK FOR BASEBALL SEASON SPORTS HEADLINES Boys captured Little 8 Conference title in football, basketball and track. The girls cap- tured the Little 8 softball title and found 2 team members on the All-State Honor Roll in girls basketball. Named To Des Moines Register Girls All-State Honor Roll Congratulations to feg Harris and Diane Khiever, for being chosen to the Des Moines Register's All State Honor Roll!! Other basketball girls chosen from the area are: OM- Deb Harry-Forward Patti Vetterick-Guard Theresa Victora-Guard B-F-Celia Westphal-Forward C-M-Bobbi Blankinship-Guard Earlham- Dee Clark- Guard Anita Would Have Been In State Grid Playoffs If the state football playoffs were held last fall, Anita would represent southwest Iowa in the Class A section. The Spartans beat out Trey- nor, rated as the No. 1 Class A team and Charter Oak in the playoff system devised by the Iowa High School Athletic as- sociation. The association con- ducted a “dummy run of the system to see how k works. The playoffs will begin this fall. The Anita club garnered 46J points in the system, Charter Oak had 46.1 and Treynor sba-ed third with Manning at 45.6 Harlan was the leader in the Class AAA ratings for this area and Atlantic was second. Har- lan, the undefeated area leader for larger schools, had 46.1 points. The Atlantic Trojans, whose only defeat was to Harlan, plac- ed second with 42.8 points. In- dianola was third with 41.1 points and Audubon shared fourth with Red Oak at 40.6. The Class AA participate for southwest Iowa would have been Coming, which also had an un- defeated record. The Red Raid- ers accumulated 45 points and Central Decatur of Leon was second at 42.8. Four Classes Under the playoff system, the schools are divided into four classes according to enrollment and the state is divided into four areas. The state leaders were: Class A — Alta, Hudson, Clin- ton St. Mary and Anita. Class AA — Boyden-Hull, Cor- ning, Monona and Wapello. Class AAA — Harlan, Iowa Falls, Ntew Hampton and Mar- ion. Class A.AAA — Waterloo East, Sioux City Heelan, Cedar Rapids Jefferson and Dubuque Senior (All A AAA schools were placed in one area, instead of four as with the other classes). How the southwest Iowa teams were rated: Class A — Anita, 46.9 points, Charter Oak, 46.1; Treynor, 45.6; Manning, 45.6; AvoHa, 43.3; Bayard, 43.1 and Oakland, 42.8. (50 schools in this area). Class AA — Coming, 45; Leon Central Decatur, 42.8; State Cen- ter, 41.9; Mapleton, 40.6; John- ston, 40.6; Mount Ayr, 38.9 and Bedford, 37.8. (27 schools in area). Class AAA — Harlan, 46.1; At- lantic, 42.8; IndianoQa, 41.1; Audubon, 40.6; Red Oak, 40.6; Creston, 38.3 and Perry, 37.8. (21 schools in thi6 area). A story in tomorrow’s paper will go into more detail on how the playoff system works. Anita Coach Coach Ron Johnson, who guid- ed Anita to an 8-0 record, was quite elated about the high rank- ing for his Spartana. “All year long we were rated behind Treynor in the polls. I feel this is a great honor and a credit to the bard work of the team ” He added that k wiH be an incentive for the 1972 team to try and make the playoffs. Trey- nor has been added to Anita’s schedule this coming season. The Anita coach will lose only five players by graduation, in- cluding Paul Mailander, Denny Heath, Mike Johnson, Neii Pash and Bill WohUeber. Coach Johnson said the sen- iors filled key positions on his team. Mailander and Heath han- dled end positions and the Anita passing duo of Jim Mailander and his brother, Paul, was among the best in the state. Jim Tyler of Atlantic was a school board representative on the playoff committee. Others included Lawrence Parr, Har- lan principal; Richard Harris, Oakland coach and Dr. Robert Benton, Council Bluffs superin- tendent. ANITA WRESTLERS WIN LAST MEET AHS football squad went undefeated for the first time in 10 years. The wrestlers won their first meet in several years. SPIRIT AT AHS BEGINS HERE PEP CLUB—Vicki Vanderbur, Carol Holaday, Mary Vanderbur, Melissa Mehlmann, Melanie Cassell, Kristi Earhart, Kathy Stanley, Diane Williamson, Rita Steffens, Joyce Brown, Sharon Stapleton, Connie Holaday, Carol Rodgers, Debbie Weber, Janet Schaaf, Lori Wohlleber, Devon Mardesen, Diane Pollock, Virginia Berger, Denise Hackwell, Kristi Kopp, Diane Christensen, Julie Harris, DuAnn Ebner, Cindy Richter, Becky Karns, Bev Kopp, Margaret Henderon, Colleen Herchenbach, Becky Power, Rhonda Kelly, Wanda Harris, Becky Brown, Diane Kluever, Debbie Johnson, Mary Kluever, Gina Burmeister, Rick Neighbors, Kirk Kelloway, David Williamson, Mick Fay, Tim Reed, Kelvin Kopp, Randy Heaton, Brad Beaver, Mike Johnson, John Blazek, Paul Conrad, Kyle Brocker, Gary Harris, Randy Aggen, Bill Wohlleber, Rod Watson, Gary Rose, David Schellenberg, Mrs. Bromert, Peg Harris, Paul Mai lander, Patti Parker. A CLUB—Paul Mailander, Dennis Heath, Jim Stanley, Tim Reed, Randy Heaton, Mike Johnson, Brad Beaver, Kelvin Kopp, Mick Fay, Dave Pollock, Paul Conrad, Becky Karns, Connie Holaday, Vicki Vanderbur, WynonaMerk, Carol Holaday, Debbie Weber, Peg Harris, Margaret Henderson, Sharon Stapleton, Dan Larsen, David Williamson, Neal Pash, Dale Christensen, Gary Harris, Kirk Kelloway, Jim Brown, Bill Wohlleber, Charolette Boysen, Diane Kluever, Patti Parker, Wanda Harris, Becky Power, Kathy Stanley, Mary Vanderbur, Rod Watson, Warren Kelloway, Rita Sullivan, Cindy Richter, Carol Rodgers, Doug Karns, Ed Brown, Randy Aggen, Jim Mailander, Dennis Wahlert. 17 AHS PEP-SET Football Cheerleaders: Top Row—V. Vanderbur, L. Wohlleber, C. Holaday, C. Herchenbach, K. Kopp. Bottom Row—C. Holaday, C. Rodgers, P. Conrad, K. Stanley, D. Weber. Behind the flashing scenes on the foot- ball field, wrestling mat or basketball court, a set of sparkling AHS students con be seen leoding the crowd in cheers. Who are the members of this pep set? They are the AHS Cheerleaders—varsity football, varsity basketball, varsity wrestling, and J.V. cheerleaders. These four groups of students can always be seen backing the Spartans and Spartanettes no matter if luck seems to be with them or not. Their motto seems to be never say die. Last summer most of the cheerleaders attended a clinic. They brought back many new cheers and ideas, which they performed successfully throughout the year, under the guidance of Mrs. Bromert. These people pepper-uppers instill a standing, proud and untouchable strong spirit in the home of the Spartans. They use their talents in skits, posters, pep meetings, and so on. All of these projects are time consuming and many come and go without a word of thanks. So why do these pepsters do them? Well, maybe it's because they want to prove that AHS does have spirit, but more likely be- cause they are so proud to represent the Anita Spartans and Spartanettes. Such spirit boasted our football boys to an undefeated season. J.V. Cheerleaders: Front Row—J. Brown and D. Williamson, captain. Back Row— R. Steffens, P. Johnson, and D. Cameron, captain. Wrestlers receive horseshoe and wish of luck from the Pep Club before they go to sectionals. To Right: Basketball Cheerleaders—Top to Bottom—P. Conrad, K. Stanley, C. Rodgers, D. Weber, and C. Holoday, captain. Below: Wrestling Cheerleaders— V. Vanderbur, captain, L. Wohlleber, K. Kopp, C. Herchenbach, and C. Holaday. 19 ROW 1: R. Turner, T. Barber, H. DeRocher, C. Watson, D. Pollock (Honorable Mention Guard), P. Cassell, K. Smith, S. Dorsey, D. Heath, M. Barnes, D. Wahlert, J. Stanley; ROW 2: G. Ohms, A. Tierney, R. Watson (All-Conference Line-backer), M. Fay, J. Stanley, G. Harris, D. Wahlert (Honorable Mention Center, SWI Honorable Mention), D. Heath (All Conference End, IDPA, Honorable Mention ALL-STATE), W. Kelloway (Honorable Mention Halfback), K. Kelloway (Honorable Mention Halfback), D. Wil- liamson, J. Mai lander (All-Conference Quarterback, SWI Honorable Mention); ROW 3: D. Miller (Manager), N. Pash, B. Beaver, D. Karns (Honorable Mention Guard), G. Walters, T. Reed (A 11-Con fere nee Tackle), J. Blazek (All-Conference Specialist, SWI Guard), K. Kopp, M. Johnson (Honorable Mention Halfback), R. Heaton (Honorable Mention End), P. Mai lander (All-Conference End, SWI End, Honorable Mention ALL-STATE), B. Wohlleber, R. Aggen (Manager). The most outstanding feature of the 1971 -72 Sparton football team was not their 9-0 record, but the manner in which they attained that cherished goal. The Spartans did not just win every game, they annihilated nearly every op- ponent that took the field against them. The following facts prove that point. The Spartans: 1) outscored opponents 374-37; 2) held opponents to 100 yards per game while gaining nearly 400; 3) allowed opponents only 1.7 yards per rushing play while averaging over 5 yards; 4) gained over 200 yards per game in passing alone; 5) held 6 of 9opponents scoreless; and 6) broke or tied 23 conference records. The interior line of the Spartans has to be recognized as the most im- proved portion of the squad. These individuals, Tim Reed, Rod Watson, Doug Karns, Dennis Wahlert, and Kelvin Kopp, although outweighed by every opponent, outhustled and outhit all of them. This line opened holes for one of the best backfields in Anita football history. Halfbacks Mike Johnson and Warren Kelloway provided the outside speed while John Blazek got the tough yards up the middle. Johnson and Kelloway were backed up by a pair of halfbacks that kept the Spartan machine moving when injuries plagued the starters. To Bill Wohlleber and Randy Heaton goes a large por- tion of the credit for Anita's outstanding season. Little can be said that hasn't already been noted about Anita's passing game. It has been strong for the last two years but was strengthened by the addition of the strong ground attack. Another factor which obviously im- proved the passing game was the return of split-end Dennis Heath. Dennis was surpassed only by teammate Paul Mai lander in receptions in the Little Seven Conference. Jim Mailander directed the offensive attack and gained recognition as one of the top quarterbacks in Southwest Iowa. Defense played an important role in this year's successful season. As earlier mentioned, Anita held 6 of their 9 opponents scoreless. The key was again the aggressive linemen, Dave Pollock, Neal Pash, Tim Reed, Rod Watson, and Doug Kams. The linemen were backed by tough hitting line- backers and an extremely quick secondary. Last, but certainly not least, was the cooching staff. Head coach Ron Johnson obviously had the material, but he utilized that material to its fullest extent to make this perfect season possible. Bob Jackson assisted in cooching the varsity and also had the job of preparing the frosh-soph grid- ders for future varsity competition. Glenn Hartley acted as scout for the Spartans and Dove Boldt took game films. Overall, 1971-72 Spartan football will long be remembered as a success- ful and rewording experience by players, coaches and fans. SPARTANS CLAIM CROWN 8 Asst. Coach Bob Jackson Head Coach Ron Johnson 20 17363587 SPARTAN ROSTER Anita 47 Ca rson -Mac ed on i a 0 Anita 60 Cumberland -Massena 0 Anita 65 Or ie n t - Mac ksbu rg 0 Anita 13 Stuart-Menlo 12 Anita 18 Adair-Casey 0 Anita 38 Earlham 0 Anita 28 Dowling JV 18 Anita 44 Bridgewater-Fontanelle 0 Anita 61 Underwood 7 One of many catches Pdul grabbed this year to earn recognition as the top end in Southwest Iowa. Team work like this brought the Spartans to be rated 9th in STATE. 21 Warren, this is not the place to dance! Finally a reward... pay-dirt! Class of '73 takes top honors with their float Who'll stop the Reign? Class of '72 takes a close second. Good job sophomores. Hell's Angels on wheels. Cheerleaders help the Spartans Fire up. MAKE YOUR OWN To Sir(s) with love. Better luck next time. Take it easy, Brad, it's just water. KIND OF MUSIC The magic moment has arrived as Peg Har- ris is crowned 1971 Homecoming Queen. Future King and Queen? The Royal Court of Homecoming 1971 . Homecoming 1971 was dedicated to Mrs. McDermott for fifty faithful years of teaching. Royal couple descends from throne. Does it fit? 1971 ROYALTY Hectic nights, napkin stuffing, posters and signs came to a climax Thursday night, October 14, as the 1971 Home- coming, with its theme Make Your Own Kind of Music, began with the cheerleaders leading the snake dance, starting at Coach's Corner and continuing to their destination, the football field. Everyone's enthusiasm continued as all took part in the evening's pep rally. Friday's activities began with the coronation of King and Queen. It was filled with sentimental tears and proud smiles as Paul Mailander and Peg Harris were crowned to reign over Spartan Land. The gym was dedicated to Coach Johnson and Coach Jackson through the theme, To Sir(s) with Love. The parade was held downtown as the marching Spartans led the parade, the Booster Club maneuvered their lawn- mowers, and the class floats were also part of the procession. The enthusiasm of the student body was shown at the pep rally held at the bandshell in the park. It was announced that the juniors received first place for their float, Who'll Stop the Reign?, and the seniors took second place. Excitement was capitalized at the Homecoming game when the mighty Spartans rolled over Earlham, 38-0. This year's Homecoming was dedicated to Mrs. Ruby McDermott for her 50 years at AHS. She was presented a corsage at the coronation and a bouquet of red roses at the game. The week's festivities were brought to a close with a pizza party at the school and a show at the local theater. Brenda Conrad, Queen Peg Harris, King Paul Mailander, Steve Johnson, Mike Johnson, Becky Karns, Sharon Stapleton, Dennis Heath 24 JUNIOR ATTENDANTS— Dennis Wahlert Mary Vanderbur SOPHOMORE ATTENDANTS— Kirk KeNoway Carol Rodgers FRESHMAN ATTENDANTS— Pat Cassell Shirley Pine 25 Anita Anita Spartans 1971-72 14 wins 4 losses 72 B-F 40 Anita 48 C-M 57 Anita 74 Carroll 75 Anita 61 S-M 49 Anita 66 A-C 40 Anita 80 O-M 24 Anita 75 Earlham 35 Anita 86 C-M 55 Anita 74 B-F 55 Anita 54 S-M 37 Anita 78 O-M 39 Anita 73 Exira 42 Anita 49 Avoha 56 Anita 98 Earlham 68 Anita 81 A-C 54 Anita 92 Coon Rapids 61 Anita Tournament Play 61 Corning 65 26 Well, if you say so. J.V. Spartans. Row 1: D. Heath, D. Hockenberry, P. Cassell, S. Dorsey, K. Kelloway, Row 2: Coach Jackson, G. Miller, P. Clausen, A. Tierney, T. Bernhardt, K. Brocker, D. Karns, G. Harris. Varsity. Row 1: J. Brown, E. Brown, J. Mai lander (First team All-Conference), P. Mai lander (First team All- Conference), D. Heath (Second team All-Conference), W. Kelloway, B. Beaver, Row 2: R. Heaton, K. Kopp, Coach D. Boldt, J. Blazek (Second team AI I-Conference), M. Hanson. Head basketball coach David Boldt and assistant Bob Jackson finished the season with another win- ning record, 14-4, as their Spartans won the Little Eight Conference for the second year in a row with an 11-1 record. Many things went into this winning season, but the one major foctor seemed to be the teamwork expressed by the boys. This teamwork was well rewarded as they captured four spots on the All-Con- ference Teams. Jim and Paul Moilander were elected to first team All-Conference Individual Scor- ing. Denny Heath and John Blazek were elected to second team. The Spartans hod the best field goal percentage this year (50.3) which broke the conference record set by Anita last year. Another new record was the Fewest Points allowed, which is 545 for a defensive average of 45.4%. With this type of year behind them, the boys hod high hopes for tournaments! But, the Spartans drew the tough Coming Red Raiders and were defeated in the opening game of sectionals 65-61. To the Spartans everyone wishes to extend their sincerest congratulations on a fine year. i Row 1: B. Power (Honorable-Mention), G. Burmeister, D. Pollock, M. Cassell, C. Earhart, P. Parker, M. Mehlmann, B. Kopp, D. Kluever (All-Conference Guard), W. Harris, C. Bo sen (Second Team), R. Sullivan, C. Richter, B. Korns, M. Vanderbur, P. Har- ris (A 11-Con fere nee Forward), Row 2: J. Volkt (Manager), Coach G. Hartley, M. Nelson and D. Mardesen (Managers). SPARTANETTES TIE FOR IN LITTLE 8 Diane guarding Deb, I bet you can't make it Look at that jumping ■ It's too late, baby power (Power?) Row 1: G. Baylor , M. Hendersen, J. Har- ris, P. Wessling, M. Nelson, Row 2: S. Bess ire , S. Pine, S. Pine, M. Kluever, K. Wessling, V. Berger, Row 3: D. Marde- sen, J. , Volkt, V. Wahlert, D. Christensen. Anita 63 B-F 44 Anita 51 C-M 40 Anita 65 S-M 57 Anita 57 A-C 51 Anita 52 Coon Rapids 55 Anita 59 O-M 53 Anita 50 Earlham 51 Anita 50 C-M 42 Anita 55 B-F 51 Anita 46 S-M 59 Anita 43 O-M 52 Anita 54 Exira 67 Anita 44 Avoha 57 Anita 52 Earlham 65 Anita 47 A-C 38 Lenox Tournament Anita 53 Lenox 68 Anita 45 O-M 58 Sectionals Anita 40 O-M 42 SECOND CONFERENCE After losing nine seniors from a successful 70-71 team. Coach Hartley began a rebuilding program for the 71-72 season. The Spartanettes, tied for the Little-8 Title throughout the season, were defeated by Earlham in the deciding game to fall to second place with an 8-4 record. The only returning letter-winner. Peg Harris, led the short forward court with an average of 24 points a game. In conference play. Peg ranked fifth in scoring, field- goal accuracy, and forward rebounds. Becky Karns, who became a regular for the last five games of the year, averaged 12 points a game, and aided with her hustle and floor-play. Filling out the forward court was Rita Sullivan who ranked ninth in field goal ac- curacy and fourth in free-throw percentage. The guard court, who substituted hustle and desire for lack of height, limited the opponents to less than 50 points on occasions, and established a defensive average of 50.1, the best in conference play. The only senior guard, Charolette Boysen, ranked fourth in conference intercep- tions with 38 steals, and ninth in rebounds. Junior guard, Diane Kluever was first in the conference in rebounds with 148 in 12 games and ninth in the state, and third in guard interceptions in conference play. Also returning next year is Becky Power, who aided Diane and Charolette in the backcourt with her ball-handling ability and hustle. The Spartanettes ended their season in the first round of sectionals with a close loss to O-M, 42-40. Coach Hartley loses only four seniors, so with the majority of the team back, the Spartanettes can look forward to an exciting 72-73 season. First Row Doug Aggen, Rick Neighbors, Don Larsen, and Randy Aggen. Second Row—Gary Ohms, Dave Pollock, and Bob Penton. Third Row Dennis Wahlert, David Williamson, and Neal Pash. Harold DeRocher and Mike Johnson were not present for the picture. WE’VE GOT POWER . . . Self-discipline is a key factor in developing good wrest- lers. Their long hours of training and abstinence for making weight strengthens endurance and will power. Good sports- manship and a friendly, yet competitive handshake means a lot. The 1971-72 wrestling season was an experiencing year. In this season the Spartan grapplers hod eight heart-breaking losses, but these were nearly outbalanced by two exciting ties and the first duel-meet win in three years. The Spartans tied with Dexfield and Exira. The highlight of the season came when the Spartans returned to beat Exira, 39-25, in the last duel-meet of the season. The exhausting training hod paid off. Much was gained in the way of self-satisfaction and pride through individual accomplishments as well as working for the team. The two best records by the Anita grapplers were a 12-2 record posted by senior Mike Johnson at 167 lbs. and a 13-6-1 record posted by junior Dan Larsen at 1 19 lbs. Anita's Rick Neighbors at 105 lbs. placed 4th and Dan Larsen ploced 2nd in the Exira Tournament. At the Coon Rapids Tournament, Dan Larsen, again, ploced 2nd while on J. V. Larry Schuler and Kurt Smith both ploced 4th. At the final tournament at the Iowa School for the Deaf, Dan Larsen and Mike Johnson both placed 2nd. Though the boys suffered defeats, they developed a pride which was the in- centive for working to their capacity and tolerating many sacrifices. With only three seniors on the squad, the Spar- tans will be back with a more experienced squad next year. Coach Ron Johnson gives Bob a pep J. V.—Seated—Larry Schuler and talk. Pat Barnes. Standing—Kurt Smith and Dale Christensen. 30 PURPLE POWER What kind of stories are you telling them, coach? Captains take time out for a little Spartan juice. Don't give in, Mike, pin. He's not heavy, he's my opponent.. .and besides, I'm strong. What kind of hold is that. Bob? Oh, the pain of it all. 31 When do I eat? 1971 .ANITA h Vho„| WORLD OF SPORTS Well, if that's the way you want it, honey. But, Coach, I didn't mean to hurt him. A Sharing Horizons That Are New to Us 33 DRAMA CLUB Row 1: P. Johnson, J. Harris, C. Boysen, P. Parker, D. Schellenberg, R. Petersen, C. Holoday, B. Karns, B. Miller, C. Holaday, M. Hansen, C. Richter, D. Kleuver, P. Miller, B. Vanderbur, S. Mikkelson, S. Stapleton, D. Hackwell, K. Miller, Row 2: Mrs. TeBrink, W. Wahlert, B. Krause, L. Koob, J. Fulk, D. Westphal, M. Kinzie, D. Heath, N. Pash, D. Harris, R. Steffens, G. Rose, Row 3: B. Barnes, D. Williamson, R. Porch, B. Ruggles, Row 4: R. Koob, R. Watkins, N. Richter, K. Littleton. BUM, C. DAISY” Bom, C. Daisy, under the direction of Mrs. Emalee TeBrink, Mr. Peter Jocobus, and Mr. Dana Harris, was presented by the AHS Drama Club, Nov. 12 and 13 at the AHS auditorium. Drama Club director, Mrs. TeBrink, worked with play cast members, stage, costume and make-up crews, to present the successful three act play. The play was a comedy and provided entertainment for all ages. Following is a list of the cast members: CAST Claude Daisy...................Dave Schellenberg Junior McGuire.................Ronald Porch Betty McGuire..................Connie Holoday Mrs. McGuire...................Becky Karns Mr. McGuire....................Kevin Littleton Aunt Agnes ....................Rachel Petersen The Mailman ...................Nick Richter Announcer .....................Gary Rose Paul Kendall ..................Rodney Watkins Hobos .........................Mark Hansen, Nick Richter, Rod Watkins, Bobi Miller Hobo Women ....................Becky Barnes, Linda Koob, Rita Steffens, Kim Miller Acts at Party .................Patti Parker, Neal Pash, Carol Holaday, Julie Harris, Ron Porch Also many extras One highlight of the evening came when Neal Pash played his guitar and sang several of today's popular rock songs. Solos sung in the play were by Dave Schellenberg, Connie Holaday, and Becky Karns. The musical selections were directed by Mr. Harris and Mr. Jaco- bus. This year the play hod something special added--a combo. Combo members were Kathy Stanley, Charolette Boysen, Wes Wahlert, Betty Krause, Becky Barnes, and Judy Fulk. The play, after innumerable hours of rehearsals, was successfully presented to the public. 34 Oratory, Original Ora- otry. Expository, Radio News, and Extemp Warren Kelloway, Out- standing Jim Mailander, Out- standing Virginia Wahlert, I Mr. Burke Sharon Stapleton, I Kyle Brocker, I Paul Mailander, Out- standing Mark Aupperle, I David Wahlert Dave Schellenberg, I Brad Beaver Doug Karns Adrian Tierney Gary Ohms Ed Brown Dennis Wahlert, I Kirk Kelloway Wade Brown 261’S FOR AHS AT STATE CONTEST Humorous. Storytell- ing, After-Dinner Speaking, Freshmen Prose Poetry_____ Carol Holaday, I Julie Harris Melanie Cassell Debbie Weber, Out- standing Colleen Herchenbach Becky Barnes Mrs. Lee Mike Barnes, I Mark Aupperle, I David Wahlert, I Gary Rose, I Dan Fay Warren Brown Kyle Brocker. I Pat Cassell, I Pat Barnes Mick Fay Kirk Kelloway Mick Robinson Dramatic, Poetry, Prose, Duet Acting, Book Review_________ Corrine Harris Bev Kopp Becky Karns Connie Holaday, I Carol Rodgers Pam Miller Becky Littleton Gary Rose. I Mick Fay, I Nick Richter Dave Schellenberg, I Jim Brown, I Mrs. TeBrink Ed Brown, I Brad Beaver Warren Kelloway Patti Parker Rita Steffens 35 Varsity: Negatives Jim Mailander and Dennis Wahlert; Affirmatives Paul Mailander and Kyle Brocker. A GREAT YEAR FOR DEBATE AT AHS Novice: Doug Karnes. Ed Brown. Becky Karns, Dave Schellenberg, Kirk Kelloway. Darrell Hockenberry, Wade Brown, Warren Brown, Pat Cassell, Mick Robinson, Dan Fay. Mark Aupperle, Gary Ohms. Pat Barnes. Adrian Tierney. Mike Barnes. Resolved: That the Jury System in the United States Should Be Significantly Changed. This question occupied the minds of AHS debaters from September to May. Twenty students working diligently on file boxes, cards and arguments covering the system, gave Anita one of tis most successful debate seasons. Varsity debaters, with only one returning from last year's team, started slowly but by mid-season, had welded them- selves into a formidable team capturing trophies at Denison, Lake City, won the district debate with a perfect record, and then tied for the state championship in Class B debate at Dowling. In a statewide televised debate, AHS lost a close de- bate to Spaldin. In that debate, Paul Mailander was selected as the outstanding debater. At the All-Iowa Finals held at the University of Iowa, Anita received the second place trophy, losing to Spalding on speaker points, each having a 51- record. Anita's novices also made a mark for themselves, as they won trophies at Denison, Atlantic, Dowling, Lake City and Drake University. Managing tournaments took part of the AHS debater's time as they hosted four tournaments culminating in the fifth annual Anita Invitational which attracted many of the top teams in the state. The preceding pages show AHS debaters at work in the WHO-TV studios in Des Moines. 38 NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGOE N.F.L. Members: Front Row—B. Korns, C. Holaday, S. Stapleton, C. Harris, and P. Parker. Second Row—W. Brown, G. Rose, W. KeNoway, B. Beaver, A. Tierney, G. Ohms, D. Fay, P. Cassell, and M. Aupperle. Back Row—P. Mailander, M. Fay, E. Brown, K. Kelloway, D. Schellenberg, D. Karns, K. Brocker, J. Mailander, and D. Wahlert. N.F.L. Officers. Pres.—Paul Mailander, V. Pres.—Dennis Wahlert, Seer.—Connie Holaday, and Treas.—Jim Mailander. NEW CHARTER MEMBER A high honor that every declam and debate student can re- ceive is to become a member of N.F.L. (National Forensic League) under the leadership of Mr. John Burke. The purpose of this organization is to promote the interests of interscholastic debate, oratory, and public speaking by encouraging a spirit of fellowship and by conferring upon deserving candidates a worthy badge of distinction. Before you can become a member you must have 25 points. The league is divided into 4 classes, depending on the number of points the individual has. The different classes, in order of importance are: Degree of Merit, Degree of Honor, Degree of Excellence, and highest. Degree of Distinction. Eoch student receives a pin when he becomes a member. There are different colored stones set in the pin to specify the class which the stu- dent has ochieved. The members, in the classes they rank in, are as follows: Degree of Merit—Gary Rose, Stan Dorsey, Sharon Stapleton, Connie Holoday, Patti Parker, Doug Karns, Becky Karns, Gary Ohms, Pdt Cassell, and Wade Brown. Degree of Honor—Warren Kelloway, Adrian Tierney, Darrell Hockenberry, and Brad Beaver. Degree of Excellence—Mick Fay. Degree of Distinction—Dennis Wahlert, Paul Mailander, Jim Mailander, Kyle Brocker, Kirk Kelloway, Dave Schellenberg, and Ed Brown. This year Anita was accepted as a charter member of N.F. L. and is the smallest member in the state. The charter is valid for three school years, expiring June 30, 1974. The enrollment of 60 members or degrees within that time, including those added this year, will qualify the chapter to renew the charter. This year the group sponsored a fall debate tournament, a novice debate tournament, and the Anita Invitational. 39 Row 1:C. Boy sen, B. Krause, J. Fulk, K. Kopp, B. Barnes, D. Williamson, V. Vanderbur, C. Holaday, K. Miller, D. Schellen- burg, B. Karns, Row 2: J. Wahlert, W. Merk, C. Christensen, M. Henderson, K. Stanley, J. Schaaf, B. Brown, C. Holaday, S. Herchenbach, D. Eilts, Row 3: G. Baylor, J. Harris, V. Berger, R. Petersen, D. Harris, R. Watkins, P. Conrad, D. Williamson, T. Bernhardt, W. Wahlert, D. Weber, B. Ruggles, D. Fay, R. Porch, D. Karns, M. Aupperle, B. Vais, Row 4: S. Mikkelson, D. Krause, T. Barber, C. Wedemyer, R. Petersen, P. Barnes, J. Kaufman, P. Jacobus, C. Herchenbach. NEW FACE SEEKS NEW TALENT AND The Anita High School Band consists of forty-six members, a majority of the mem- bers being freshmen. Anyone can join band who has a desire to play an instru- ment and the ability. Besides playing concerts and marching at all home football games, the pep band provides music for the home bas- ketball games, and the musical, Bum, C. Daisy. The band performed at sev- eral special events during the year which included Band Day at Ames, the Pella Tulip Festival, and Large Group Contest which was held at Woodward-Granger April 5th and 6th. Drum Majorettes Pam Johnson and Wanda Har- ris leod the marching band with precision and style. BAND OFFICERS: Corrine Harris, Treas.; Becky Karns, Pres.; Connie Holaday, V. Pres.; Diane Williamson, Secy.; Charolette Boysen, Librar- ian. Marching Spartans in a half-time formation. BRASS CHOIR: D. Korns, D. Weber, C. Holaday, M. Aupperle, W. Wahlert, D. Williamson, P. Conrad, D. Harris, D. Fay, R. Porch, B. Ruggles. SAXOPHONE DUET: C. Holaday, B. Korns. FLUTE DUET: B. Barnes, K. Kopp. WOODWIND CHOIR: B. Brown, D. Williamson, K. Stanley, B. Karns, C. Boysen, B. Barnes, M. Henderson. SOLOS: C. Holaday, D. Williamson, V. Vanderbur, K. Stanley, C. Harris, C. Holoday, J. Kaufmann, R. Porch, D. Schellenberg, D. Karns. FRENCH HORN DUET: D. Weber, C. Ho lad ay. SAXOPHONE QUARTET: S. Herchenbach, C. Holaday, D. Schellenberg, C. Harris. SAXOPHONE SEXTET: S. Herchenbach, D. Eilts, C. Holaday, K. Miller, ft. Schellenberg, C. Harris. OBOE DUET: B. Karns, V. Vanderbur. 43 Girls Trio: Kim Miller, Denise Hackwell, Debbie Krause Double Mixed Quartet: Debbie Weber, Melanie Cassell, Linda Koob, Becky Barnes, Bobbi Miller, David Harris, Ronald Porch, Warren Brown GlrJs Sextet: Kim Miller, Shirley Pine. Joni Kaufmann. Denise Hackwell, Rhonda Koob, Debbie Krause 44 Girls Trio: Debbie Weber, Becky Karns, Connie Holaday Girls Sextet: Melanie Cassell, Debbie Weber, Connie Holaday, Becky Karns, DuAnn Ebner, Becky Mixed Duet: Connie Holaday, Ed Brown Barnes Solos: Kim Miller. Linda Koob, Rachel Petersen, Becky Karns, Becky Barnes, Virginia Wahlert, Bobbi Miller, Ronald Proch, Warren Brown Duet: Becky Karns, Connie Holaday Mixed Chorus: D. Weber, R. Steffens, V. Cross, R. Watkins, B. Ruggles, W. Brown, H. DeRocher, B. Karns, J. Schaaf, C. Holaday. J. Brown, K. Miller, M. Cassell. K. Stanley, J. Gregersen. P. Cassell, K. Wedemeyer, D. Heath, D. Krause, D. Ebner. R. Kelly, R. Koob, D. Christensen, S. Pine, J. Kauf- mann, K. Kopp, E. Brown, M. Kinzie, D. Harris. R. Porch, W. Brown, B. Barnes, J. Harris. D. Trent, D. Cameron, V. Kinzie, J. Fulk, S. Bessire, D. Hackwell, T. Ortgies, M. Hansen, B. Miller, J. Brown, L. Koob, C. Winther, D. Westphal, R. Petersen, S. Pine, V. Wahlert. MUSIC FILLS THE AIR The high school chorus has been very busy this year as they have participated in the conference vocal festival, Adair-Casey Exchange Concert, Christmas and Spring Concerts, and Large Group Contest at Wood ward-Granger, receiving a II rating-excellent. Some members also worked hard to perform at the Small Group Music Contest at Orinet-Macksburg. These groups are pictured on the previous pages. To finish the year, the chorus sang at baccalaureate and commenement. The Swing Choir is a new addition to AHS. This new group was organized in November and consists of twenty-two members. Some of the members attended a swing choir clinic at Maryville. After much effort on all parts, they have performed at Adair-Casey, the Crestwood Nursing Home, the elementary building, and the Spring Concert. They work hard not only on their songs, but also to work up routines to these songs’ Mr. Dana Harris, Choral Director 46 Swing Choir: Jim Brown, Debbie Krause, DuAnn Ebner, Ed Brown, Deborha Westphal, Shirley Pine, Mark Huff, Kim Miller, Diane Christensen, Warren Brown, Linda Koob, Melanie Cassell, Bobbi Miller, Joni Kaufmann, Becky Barnes, Ronald Porch, Judy Fulk, Mike Carroll. Denise Hackwell, Virginia Wahlert. Wade Brown, Cindy Winther. M. Cassell, L. Wohlleber, J. Huff- man, V. Vanderbur, J. Fulk, D. Williamson, P. Parker, B. Huffman, J. Wahlert, M. Henderson. D. Krause, D. Ebner, D. Weber, P. Johnson, M. Mehlmann, M. Vanderbur, D. Mardesen, G. Burmeister, D. Hack- well, R. Koob, D. Westphal, K. Mil- ler, K. Kpop, D. Pollock. K. Ear- hart. K. Stanley, D. Johnson, B. Brown, J. Schaaf. D. Trent, R. Sul- livan, R. Kelly, J. Brown, P. Wess- ling, J. Kaufmann, R. Steffens, L. Jessen, R. Petersen, P. Miller, S. Mikkelsen, J. Vokt, L. Westpahl, C. Wessling, G. Baylor, M. Nelsen, J. Harris, C. Christensen, V. Kinzie, Miss Moeckly. BUSY HOMEMAKERS ENJOY ACTIVE YEAR Officers for this year: President--Diane Williamson Vice-President-Patti Parker Secretary-Joni Wahlert Treasurer-Judy Fulk Public Rclations-Melanie Cassell District Vice-President-Melanie Cassell Project Chairman- Vicki Vanderbur Recreation Chairman-Margaret Henderson Parliamentarian--Barb Huffman Music Chairman-Jean Huffman Historian-Lori Wohlleber FHA Calendar August-Slumber Party September-Picnic; Concession stand for football games October-Slave Auction November-District meeting at Stuart December-Christmas Party; Christmas Bake Sale January-Youth Center burned-meeting place destroyed February-Bowling party; Red white day; Valentine Party for Kinder- garten. March-State meeting; Daddy Date Nigh April-Bazaar May-Viesha; Carnival; Installation 47 LIBRARIANS: Seated—Mrs. McDermott, Gina Burmeister, Virginia Wahlert, Becky Power, Patti Parker, Mrs. Rhodes, asst. Standing—Judy Fulk, Bobbi Miller, Linda Behnken, Becky Brown, and Wade Brown. LIBRARY STAFF Putting books away is one of the tasks of student librarians. With the assistance of Mrs. McDermott and Mrs. Rhodes, the student librarians use their study halls to help students find in- formation, check in and out books and magazines, and keep the library running smoothly. 48 QUILL AND SCROLL Quill and Scroll Members: Gina Burmeister. Becky Power. Becky Karns, Connie Holaday. Sharon Stapleton, Rita Sullivan. Gary Rose. Paul Conrad, Paul Mailander, Dennis Wahlert. Tim Reed, and Ed Brown. Quill and Scroll is the International Honorary Scoiety for High School Journalists. According to the constitiuton, members of Quill and Scroll must be chose from the students in the high school who, at the time of their election, meet the following qualifications: 1) they must be a junior or senior; 21 they must be in the upper third of their class; 3) they must have done superior work in some phase of journal- ism or school publications work; and 4) they must be recommended by the adviser. The purpose of Quill and Scroll can best be summed up by the following pledge: I do pledge myself To do all in my power To work for the advancement of my community. To be loyal to my superiors. To live up to the ideals of true journalism. And to be impartial in my interpretation of truth. Mrs. Janet Peffers is adviser for the Quill and Scroll. Mrs. Peffers also sponsors the Spy. student news- paper, and the Spartan, shcool yearbook. 49 SPARTAN RECORDS MEMORIES SPARTAN STAFF: S. Stapleton, V. Vanderbur, C. Holaday, J. Brown, P. Miller, K. Stanley, K. Brocker, B. Power, P. Mailand- er, G. Burmeister, P. Conrad, P. Parker, D. Wahlert, T. Reed, M. Cassell, C. Holaday, B. Karns, K. Earhart, E. Brown. EDITORS No wonder we can't find anything! Editors Connie Holaday and Becky Karns. Junior Editors Becky Power and Gina Burmeister. 50 SPY STAFF Spy Staff: Kyle Brocker, Paul Mailander, Sharon Stapleton, Gary Rose, Patti Parker, Becky Karns. Connie Holaday, Julie Harris. Carol Rodgers, Melissa Mehlmann, Barb Huffman, Mary Vanderbur, Bev Kopp, Carol Holaday, Melanie Cassell, Diane Williamson. Ed Brown, Margaret Henderson, Dennis Wahlert, Becky Brown, Rhonda Koob, Diane Christensen, Vicki Vanderbur, Debbie Weber, Tim Reed, and Kristi Earhart. Photographers Kyle Brocker, Tim Reed, and Dennis Wahlert. Editor-in-Chief Gary Rose and Feature Editor Sharon Stapleton. 51 STUDENT COUNCIL GOVERNS AHS STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS: Jim Mailander, Paul Mailander, Connie Holaday, Mary Vanderbur, Dennis Wahlert, Mr. Wingate, Sponsor, John Blazek, Melanie Cassell, Deb Johnson, Pat Cassell, Kyle Brocker. Not Pictured: Gary Rose and Corrine Harris. FUTURE TEACHERS EXPLORE NEW HORIZONS FTA MEMBERS: Mick Fay, Kevin Littleton, Dennis Wahlert, Paul Conrad, Connie Holaday, Becky Karns, Melanie Cassell, Kris Earhart, Bill Wohlleber, Carol Rodgers, Patti Parker, Bev Kopp, Kathy Stanley, Carol Holaday, Vicki Vanderbur, Linda Westphal, Margaret Henderson, Debbie Weber, Pam Johnson, Mrs. Bromert, Sponsor, Wanda Harris, Dave Schellenberg. 52 EVENING IN PARIS Elegance describes the 1971 Prom with refined grace and reality as Evening In Paris was brought to light. The class of '72' chose this theme and was the host of this year's Junior-Senior Prom. The evening of April 24th began with much excitementl Upon first entering into the Parisian atmosphere, one found himself in a French Boutique in which candy and bonbons decorated the counters. Then, descending down the stone steps of a little garden, he notices the many trees of the park which have been engraved with student's names. Walk- ing through a gaily decorated arbor, he proceeds down the walk, observing the Eiffel Tower, another little park with gay flowers, and white, wrought-iron chairs. There is a spouting water fountain, a little bar and wine cellar, and then, on to the town square! The French cafes, boutiques, and other little shops create the French look and charm. He notes the gay tables for the banquet, decorated with minia- ture poodles, candles, and little Eiffel Towers. Thus was the setting for the biggest social event of the year! Music from the Federal Reserves welcomed the guests while French maidens and chefs entertained and served jun- iors and seniors for the evening meal. They were: Melissa Mehlmann, Jim Mailander, Mary Vanderbur, Dennis Wah- lert, Patti Parker, Rod Watson, Cindy Richter, Alan Ches- nut, Becky Power, John Blazek, Gina Burmeister, and Warren Kelloway. The romance and dreams of Paris were brought to reality and enjoyed by everyone! 54 SUMFUN TEA GARDEN Prom Servers: Debbie Weber, Melanie Cassell, Diane Pollock, Carol Hol- aday, Vicki Vanderbur, Carol Rodgers, Kirk Kelloway, Stan Dorsey, Doug Karns, Dave Schellenberg, Gary Harris 55 PROM 12 Ah, So! Welcome to Japan! This was the greeting offered by the junior class as they sponsored this year's 1972 Prom. Cheery blossoms, picturesque temples and Buddhas, artistically-bridged streams, and the famous sacred mountain of Fujiyama formed definite pictures in the imagination. At the banquet, the welcome was given by Junior Class President Dennis Wahlert and the response by Senior Class President Ed Brown. The sophomore serv- ers performed the skit. A highlight of the evening was the dinner. Served buffet style, everyone helped them- selves to the tasty Japanese dishes of beef cantonese, rice and potatoes, Chinese asparagus, Chinese almond cookies, and tea. Though many tried eating with chop- sticks, they found that the fork was still their favorite eating utensil. Also fortune cookies were passed around-- I wonder if these propheceis ov the evening came true? The class of 73 put a lot of hard work and saved a lot of money on this year's prom by making practically everything themselves. A lot of credit goes to their sponsors. Miss Moeckly and Mr. Burke for making their prom and banquet such a success. 56 4 Talking It Over lust the Two of lls 57 SEVENTH GRADERS ADAPT TO CHANGE Junior High Declam Mark Hansen Patricia Huffman Jeff Jensen Vicki Johnson Bobby Kinzie Jeff Kinzie Leisa Kline Junior High Cheerleaders Delbert Littleton Mark Littleton Becky Marnin Randy Marnin Scott Marnin Peggy Miller Patty Retz Jeff Schaaf Sandy Schuler Re lien Shannon Dawn Spargur Alan Stanley Debra Steffens Richard Thelen Dawn Turner Larry Vais Phyllis Waddell Becky Wahlert Cheri Winther Steve Wessling Junior High Boys Basketball She 11 i Miller Sandy Neighbors Devon Nelson Jody Newell Tina Ohms Annette Raines Ricky Kloppenburg Frank Kopp Cindy Larsen WW. A NEW WORLD AWAITS EIGHTH GRADERS Junior High Chorus Teresa Brownsberger Michael Corns Ramona Cassell Kent Christensen Max Christensen Tim E)enny Becky Dorsey Jeff Hagen Tom Harris Carol Hartley Leonn Holadoy Mark Huff Ronald Jensen Barbara Jessen Dan Jorgensen John Jorgensen Larry Kloppenburg Donna Kraus Junior High Twirlers Larry Lorenzen Marty Mardesen Mark Marnin Teresa Petersen Robert Power Junior High Band Susan Retz Colette Richter Faith Richter Jerry Robinson Chris Roed Ranoe Rose Susan Schellenberg Dawnel Smith Mario Smith Lori Stutelberg Julia Sudman Jean Thelen Teresa Thompson Therese Tierney Marcy Wohlert Scott Westphalen Junior High Wrestlers RESPONSIBILITY BEGINS FOR Doug Aggen Johnny Akers Mark Aupperle Tom Barber Mike Barnes Pat Barnes Virginia Berger Sherry Bessi re Joyce Brown Wade Brown Warren Brown Diane Cameron Pat Cassell Diane Christensen Dennis Clausen Karen Claussen Vicki Cross Harold DeRocher Karen Ellithorpe Rodney Esbeck Dan Fay Jeff Gregersen Denise Hackwell Rodney Hagen Julie Harris Deanie Heath Darrell Hockenberry 62 LeAnn Jessen Debbie Johnson Joni Koufmonn THE FRESHMEN Valerie Kinzie Mary Kluever Rhonda Koob Kristi Kopp Debbie Kraus Becky Uttleton Susan Mikkelsen Kim Miller Pam Miller Jackie Petersen Rachel Peterson Shirley Pine Ronald Porch Micky Robison Bryan Ruggles Larry Schuler Kurt Smith Joe Stanley Rita Steffens Russell Steffens Scott Steffens Dyonne Trent Royce Turner Bernard Vais Wes Wahlert Rod Watkins Danny Weber 63 SOPHOMORES GAIN First week's high magazine salesman and friend? Vicki Vanderbur, Pres. Carol Holaday, V. Pres. Margaret Henderson, Secy. Debbie Weber, Treas. Renea Amsden Glenora Baylor Lance Benton Terry Bernhardt Kyle Brocker Ricky Cross (Not pictured) Melanie Cassell Becky Christensen Cheri Christensen Dale Christensen David Christensen Stan Dorsey Bruce Ehrman Duane Eilts David Harris Garry Harris Bill Hogueisen Jean Huffman Ernest Karas Doug Karns Kirk Kelloway Janie Kinzie Marty Kinzie 64 EXPERIENCE Sophomore home ec. girls hard at work preparing good things to eat! Tim Ortgies Larry Pedersen Rodney Petersen Diane Pollock Carol Rodgers Tim Ruggles Janet Schaaf Dave Schellenberg Darrell Spargur Scott Sudmann Jan Vokt Virginia Wahlert Galen Walters Bruce Watson Cathy Wessling Linda Westphal David Williamson Lori Wohlleber (Not pictured) 65 Calling Dr. Welby! V-l-C-T-O-R-Y, that's the Junior Battle Cry! I! JUNIORS BEGIN TO Ralph Akers Steve Amsden Becky Barnes Brad Beaver Steve Behnken John Blazek Dick Brammer Jim Brown Gina Burmeister Alan Chesnut Paul Conrad Dale Esbeck Mick Fay Mark Hansen Randy Heaton Susan Herchenbach Colleen Herchenbach Warren Kelloway Dennis Wahlert Pres. Jim Mai lander, V. Pres. Kristi Earhart, Secy. Becky Power, Treas. 66 Class rings? ... Or holding hands? PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE Kevin Littleton Devon Mardesen Melissa Mehlmonn Wyona Merk Bobbi Miller Rick Neighbors Patti Parker Bob Penton Dave Pollock Dick Power Tim Reed Cindy Richter Jim Stanley Rick Suplee Mary Vanderbur Joni Wahlert Chuck Watson Rod Watson 67 Students and faculty enjoy volleyball and tennis during noon break. ANOTHER DAY AT AHS Two AHS eyecathcers. Together! All those calories for 10£? Friends or foes? Edward Brown, President Boys Glee 1,2,3.4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3.4; Pres, of Class 1.3,4; Declam 3,4; State I: Prose 4, Radio- News 3; Debate 4; Spy 3; NFL 4; Annual 4; Quill Scroll 4; Honor Society 3,4; Officer 4; Who's Who 4; A- Club 2,3,4; Boys' State; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3.4; Prom Server 2. Michael Johnson, Vice Pres. Class Officer 2.4; A-Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Pur- ple Pride 4; Football 1,2,3, 4; All-Conference 3.4; T rack 1.2.3,4; State 3; 100, 200 yd. dash, 440 yd. relay; Wrestling 3,4; Prom Ser- ver 2; Homecoming Attend- ant 2; King Candidate 4. William Wohlleber, Seer. Band; Marching 1,2; Con- cert 1,2;GleeClub 2; Mixed Chorus 2; Declam 1,2,3; Pep Club 2,3,4; A-Club 2.3, 4; FTA 3.4; Officer 4; Foot- ball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2.3.4; Track 1,2,3,4; State: 2.3,4; 1 2 mi. run; Base- ball 3; Prom Server 2; Homecoming Attendant 2. WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN TO LIVE The Future Lies Not in the Hands of Fate, but in Ours. CLASS FLOWER: White Rose CLASS COLORS: Forest Green Ivory CLASS SPONSORS: Mary Lee Dennis Zimmerman Rebecca Karns, Treas. Band: Pres.4; Marching 1,2, 3,4; Concert 1,2,3,4; State I: 1,3,4; Honor Band 1,3,4; SWIAS 3,4; Drama 1.2,3.4; Pres. 4; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 1,3,4; Declam 1,3; Debate 4; Spy 4; Annual 1, 2,3,4; Co-Editor 4; NFL 4; Who's Who 3,4; Honor Society 3.4; Quill Scroll 3.4; Pep Club 1.2,3,4; A- Club 2,3,4; FTA 3,4; Bas- ketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Softball 1,2,3,4; Confer- ence Team; Prom Server 2; Homecoming Attendant 2; Queen Candidate 4. 69 SO MANY ROADS Randall Aggen Band: Marching 1,2,3; Con- cert 1,2,3; Glee Club 2,3; Mixed Chorus 2,3; Drama Club 2,3,4; Manager 3,4; A-Club 3,4; Pep Club 4; Football Manager 3,4; Track 3; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Cap- tain 4; Youth Center Vice Pres. David Aupperle Band: Marching 1,2,3; Con- cert 1,2,3; Class Officer 1; Declam 1,2; Track 1. Linda Behnken Marxen Girls Glee 1,2; Mixed Cho- rus 1,2; Librarian 2,3,4; Student Council 2,3; Class Officer 1; FHA 1,2,3; De- clam 1,2; Debate 1; Spy 2; Spartan 3; Basketball 1. Charolette Boysen Band: Marching 1,2,3,4; Concert 1,2,3,4; Officer 4; Conference Honor Band 3, 4; SWIAS 4; Drama 4; De- clam 1,2; FHA 1; A-Club 2,3,4; Who's Who 4; Honor Society 4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; All-Conference Team; Track 1,2,3,4. Rebecca Brown Band: Marching 1,2,3,4; Concert 1,2,3,4; Officer 4; Contest 4; Service Award 3; Drama 3; Spy 1,4; FHA 1, 2,3,4; Officer 2; FT A 2; Pep Club 2,3,4. Patricia Butler Christensen Band: Marching 1,2,3; Con- cert 1,2,3; Conference Hon- or Band 3; Contest 2,3; FHA 1,2.3. 70 TO CHOOSE DuAnn Ebner Attended Des Moines East High School 1,2,3; Pep Club 2,3,4; FHA 4; Chorus 4; Track 4; Swing Choir 4, Robert Ehrman Band: Marching 1,2; Con- cert 1,2; Conference Honor Band 2, Student Council 2; Football 2; Basketball 1,2; Prom Server 2. Judy Fulk Band: Marching 1,2,3,4; Concert 1,2,3,4; Conference Honor Band 4; Glee Club 4; Swing Choir 4, Mixed Cho- rus 4; Drama 4; Spy 3; FHA 1,2,3.4; Officer 4; FT A 2,3,4. Corrine Harris Band: Officer 4; March- ing 1,2,3,4; State I: 3,4; Conference Honor Band 4; Glee Club 1; Student Coun- cil 4; Drama Club 1,2,3,4; Declam 1,3,4; A-Club 2,3, 4; Pep Club 1,4; Officer 4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1, 2.3; Softball 1.2.3,4; Con- ference Team; Prom Serv- er 2; Homecoming Attend- ant 3. Peg Harris Mardesen Band: Marching 1,2; Con- cert 1,2; Glee Club 1; Mix- ed Chorus 1; Class Officer 2; Spy 2, A-Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pres. 4; Bas- ketball 1.2,3,4; 1st Team All-Conference 4. Track 1, 2; Softball 1,2,3; All-Con- ference; Prom Server 2; Homecoming Queen 4. 71 Wanda Harris Band: Marching 1,2; Major- ette 4; Concert 1,2; Drama 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 1; FHA 1; FTA 3,4; A-Club 2.3.4; Pep Club 1.2,3.4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; Softball 1,2,3; 1st Team All-Conference. Connie Holaday Band: Officer 4; Marching 1.2,3,4; Concert 1,2,3,4; State I: 2,3,4; Honor Band 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3.4; Student Council 4; Officer 4; Drama 1.2,3,4; Deciam 1,2,3,4; State I: Prose 4; 1st Conf. in Story-telling; Spy 3,4; Spartan 3,4; Co-editor 4; A-Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1. 2,3,4; NFL 3,4; Officer 4; FTA 2,3,4; Pres. 4; Cheer- leader 3,4; Captain 4; Science Club 3; Officer 3; Class Officer 2. Dennis Heath A-Club 2,3,4, Football 1,2, 4; 1st Team All-Conference 4; Basketball 1.2,3,4; 2nd Team All-Conference 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1, 2,3,4; Honorable Mention 3; Prom Server 2; Home- coming King Candidate 4; Youth Center President. Barbara Huffman Drill Team 3; Glee Club 1, 2,3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3; Spy 4; Drama 3; FHA 3,4; Officer 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Paula Brownsberger Mem- orial Scholarship. 72 A KISS FOR LUCK John Jessen Football 2,3. Rhonda Kelly Girls Glee 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Declam 1; Pep Club 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Science Award 4. Pamela Johnson Band: Marching 4; Major- ette 4; Drama 4; Girls Glee 1; FTA 4; FHA 4; Pep Club 3,4; Cheerleader 4; Track 1,4; Softball 4. Mary Ann Kaiser Glee Club 2; Mixed Chorus 2; Librarian 1,2,3; Student Council 1,3; Class Officer 1,2,3; Drama Club 2; Spy 1,2; Spartan 1; Honor So- ciety 3,4; Officer 4; Who's Who 3,4; FTA 2,3; A-Club 2,3.4; Pep Club 2,3; Track 1,2,3; State Meet 2,3 for Discus, Shot and Softball Throw; Softball 1,2,3; All- Conference 1,2,3; Prom Server 2. Linda Koob Swing Choir 4; Girls Glee 2,3,4; Mised Chorus 2,3,4; Pep Club 2; FHA 1; Track 3. AND WE’RE Kathleen Klemish Glee Club 2,3; Mixed Cho- rus 2,3; Pep Club 1. Betty Ann Krause Band: Marching 1,2,3,4; Concert 1,2,3,4; Confer- ence Honor Band 4; Drama 4. Pamela Lett Glee Club 2,3; Mixed Cho- rus 2,3; Declam 1; State 1; Pep Club 1,2; FHA 1,2. Paul Mailander Band: Marching 1; Con- cert 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1; Drama Club 3; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Officer 3, 4; Class Officer 1,2,3; Spy 3,4; Spartan 4; Deciam 1, 2,3,4; Outstanding IHSSA oratorical original ora- tory; Debate 2,3,4; 2nd in State 3; tie for 1st 4; Hon- or Society 3,4; Pres. 4; Who's Who 3,4; Quill Scroll 4. NFL 2,3,4; Pres. 4; A-Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Officer 4; Football 1, 2,3,4; 1st Team All-Confer- ence 2,3,4, Honorable Men- tion All-State 2,3,4; ASWI 1st Team 4; Basketball 1. 2.3,4; 1st Team All-Con- ference 4; Prom Server 2; Homecoming Attendant 1; Homecoming 4. 74 ON OUR WAY Dan Miller Drama 3,4; Manager 4; Football Manager 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 1,3; Received full tuition scholarship to Lin- coln Technical Institute. Nicholas Richter Band: Marching 1,2,3; Con- cert 1,2,3; Glee Club 1,2.3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3; Con- test 1,2,3; Librarian 1,2; Purple Pride 4; Drama Club 2,3,4; Officer 4; Spy 1; FT A 3,4; Officer 4; De- clam 1.2.3.4; State 3,4. Sci- ence Club 3; Teacher's Association Scholarship. Gary Rose Drama 1,2,3,4; Special Award 3; Boys Glee 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 1.2,3; Stu- dent Council 4; Spy 2,3,4; Editor 4; Deciam 1,2,3,4; State I: 3,4; NFL 3,4; Pep Club 4; FTA 3.4; Quill Scroll 4. Dale Reinier Drama 2,3,4; Student cus- todian. Katherine Stanley Band: Marching 1,2,3; Con- cert 1,2,3,4; State I: 1,2,3. 4; Conference Honor Band 1,4; Glee Club 1.2; Mixed Chorus 1,2; Drama Club 1, 2,3,4; Officer 4; Spy 3,4; Spartan 4; FHA 4; FTA 2,3,4; Officer 4; A-Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Softball 1.2,3,4; Cheer- leader 1,2.3.4; Prom Serv- er 2. 75 Sharon Stapleton Drama 2,3,4; Spy 1,2,4; Feature Editor 4; Spartan 4; Deciam 1,2,3,4; State 1, 4. NFL 4; Pep Club 1.2.3,4; A-Club 1,2,3,4; Quill Scroll 4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2; Softball 1,2,3,4; All-Conference; Prom Serv- er 2; Queen Candidate 4. Linda Steffens FHA 2,3,4; Special duties as secretary for guidance counselor and faculty, 4. Rita Sullivan Quill Scroll 4; Mixed Chorus 2; Spy 3; Spartan 4; FHA 4; A-Club 2,3,4; DAR Award; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Homecom- ing Attendant 1. Diane Williamson Band: Officer 4; Marching 1,2,3,4; Concert 1.2,3,4; Honor Band 2,3,4; SWIAS 3; Drama 2,3,4; Spy 4; De- clam 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Who's Who 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Officer 2,3; Pres. 4; Cheer- leader 4; State 4-H Band; 4-H County Youth Coun- cil. 76 Seniors await their final march. Graduates listen to words of wisdom. SENIORS BEGIN TO FACE REALITY Look Mom, I made it! For some sad A big smile and a white rose complete a perfect evening. others glad. AWARDS NIGHT AT AHS Calvin Krause receives the Bar Association Award for good citizen- ship from Charles Vanderbur, attorney. Mr. Brichacek presents debate plaque for second place in state Class B to Mr. Burke. Anita Federated Club presents character award to Connie Holaday. Anita High School band members presented with letters and awards. WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN We've only just begun to live White lace and promises A kiss for luck and we're on our way. Before the rising sun we fly So many roads to choose We start out walking and learn to run. And yes we've just begun Sharing horizons that are new to us Watching the signs along the way Talking it over just the two of us Working together day to day. Together. And when the evening comes we smile So much of life ahead We'll find a place where there's room to grow And yes we've just begun to live We've only just begun to live. We've only just begun to live.