Anita High School - Spartan Yearbook (Anita, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1976 volume:

This year, 1976, America is celebrating its Bicentennial. We have had 200 years of war, poverty, unemployment, and inflation, but above all these strifes, we have experi- enced 200 years of freedom. The United States is a melting pot that has grown and de- veloped into a unified nation. To our country and the 200 years of freedom, we, the Spar- tan Staff of 1975-76 dedicate this book. Friends .... Leaders . . . . Competition . . Involvement . . The Beginning . Happenings . . . 3 . 19 . 27 . 41 . 59 .67 Anita Community High School Founded 1869 Anita, Iowa Volume XXXVII PIC 1: Lori takes time out to think ?! PIC 2: Mona's secret smile. PIC 3: It's done like this says Therese Tierney. PIC 4: Patty has those lyin' eyes ! PIC 5: Who me? PIC 6: And once again Susan Schellenberg knows the answer. PIC 7: I was that close to the real thing! PIC 8: Barb and Donna enjoy their dinner break. PIC 9: Watch it freshman! PIC 10: What is it?? PIC 11: What a line-up! Class Motto: Opportunity is not what may come to us tomorrow, but what we make of today. 1976 TERESA PETERSON Secretary SENIORS 5 MIKE CARNS There is no place like here BECKY DORSEY There is no time like now 7 LARRY LORENZEN We do not remember days, TOM HARRIS BARB JESSEN JERRY JOENS CAROL HARTLEY MARK HUFF RON JENSEN we remember moments SUE RETZ 9 Life is a journey, COLETTE RICHTER JERRY ROBINSON SUSAN SCHELLENBERG CHRIS ROED DAWNEL SMITH MARLO SMITH not a destination 11 SCOTT WESTPHALEN PLEASE BE PATIENT — THEY Peggy Miller, Pres. Jeff Schaaf, V. Pres Patti Retz, Sec'y Cindy Larsen, Treas Pam Amsden Kevin Beschomer Kathy Brown Vickie Chesnut Debbie Clausen Hans DeRocher Cindy Denney Julie Eddy Carolyn Fay Pam Hahn Scott Mamin Carl McDonald Lia Miller Shelli Miller Duane Murphy Devan Nelsen Jody Newell Janiece Olson Tina Ohms Cathay Pringnitz Sandy Schuler Rellen Shannon Bob Simmons Dawn Spargur Alan Stanley Debbie Steffens Rick Thelen Dawn Turner Phyllis Waddell Becky Wahlert AREN’T THROUGH WITH US YET! CLASS OF 1977 Becky Mamin Randy Mamin Steve Wessling Diane Westphal Sherri Winther Dennis Young Not pictured: Tom Clausen OafclSoO OlU'tJOCG Connie Aggen Roy Barber Kerry Brocker Danette Brownsberger Janet Christensen Randy Clausen Ann Coatney Melanie Cochran Mike Cooley Debbie Eades Kathy Erhman Liz Fisher Mary Fisher Randy Gregersen Steve Hansen Tammy Hastings Don Jensen Angela Joens Cindy Kams Jo Kelloway Darlene Kraus Kevin Larsen Darren Littleton Sandy Neighbors Brian Nelsen Brian Peterson Steve Petersen Karen Pottebaum Troy Rhodes Julie Rich Sandy Rose Sandra Schellenberg Julie Scott Rick Simon Scott Spry Gloria Steele Steve Taylor Karen Vais Rollie Watkins Dwight Wedemeyer Bart Wheelock Sondra Winther Loretta Westphal Sandy Westphalen David Wohlleber 15 FRESHMEN President--Craig Huff Vice President—Dan Parker Secretary—Barb Kraus T re asurer- -Gloria Hackwell Greg Andersen Jeff Andersen Debbie Barber Jon Barbour Denise Benton Mark Brichacek Ann Brownsberger Joan Cassell Julie Clausen Monte Cochran Mike Cullen Jim Denney Kristen Fries Carolyn Grubbs Laurie Hahn Keri Harris Penny Jensen Sherrie Jensen Kim Johnson Ken Kellner 16 Brad Westphal Rodney Williamson Gina Wilson Sheryl Wittrock 17 EVERYDAY SCENES AT AHS LEADERS The Anita Wiota Communities passed a school bond issue for a new high school. The new high school will be west of the football field. A total of $1, 558, 000 worth of bonds were sold for 51, 500 square feet of new building construction. Don Brichacek, PICTURED UPPER LEFT, was kept busy this year with final considerations for the new building which will be completed, hopefully, by January 1, 1978. The Anita Community School Board, PICTURED FAR LEFT, was busy with construction and mate- rial bids along with its administrative duties. SEATED FROM LEFT: John Cassell, chairman; Mervin Christensen; and Jack Retz. STANDING FROM LEFT: R. W. Kelloway and James Mai- der. In the UPPER RIGHT-HAND picture, Omer Troyer had a successful second year as principal at AHS. He began a closed door policy that helped reduce skipping and unnecessary leaving of school. PICTURED AT LEFT ARE Dorothy Power, secre- tary to Mr. Troyer and Jean Gill, secretary to Mr. Brichacek. These two women are often taken for granted at AHS, probably because they are always there; willing and ready to help every one. Their service to the school should not be under-estimated. TEACHERS — THE VOICE OF FREEDOM Junior High teachers exposed the seventh and eighth graders to a new freedom of learning. The Junior High Students came from one teacher and one class- room to eight teachers and eight periods and classrooms. 1. Mr. Jim Kuberski, Jr. High Social Studies Teacher, had his class do everything from bicenten- nial carvings to building forts and castles. He also coaches Jr. High Wrestling and Sr. High Football. 2. Mrs. Sandy Johnson kept the Jr. High under watch- ful eye as study hall monitor. 3. Mr. Dave Boldt, Jr. High Science Teacher, had Jr. High Students disect worms, observe bacteria and attend the Science Fair in Massena. Mr. Boldt coaches Boy's Basketball and Track. 4. Mr. Jerry u?1?’ Jk High Math and P. E. Teacher, kept busy coaching Jr. High Football, High School Boys' Golf and assisting in Sr. High Boys' Basketball. 5. Mis. Ju- dy Mamin, Jr. High English, coaches Jr. FBgh Cheerleaders and Declam. 6. Mrs. Dorothy Ehm, Home Economics Teacher, has developed some new and interesting courses such as Single Living and Family Relations . Aside irom her duties in the classroom she is the Future Homemakers of America Ad- visor. 22 1. Mr. Peter Jacobus is the Doc Severensen of A.H.S. Under his direc- tion the concert band and stage band have performed many well received concerts. 2. Mrs. Dee Cams is the High School Study Hall Monitor. She has the unenviable iob of keeping everyone busy and quiet but not necessar- ily awake. 3. Miss lone Graham is the typing and shorthand teacher. She is the Cheerleading and Pep Club Advisor and also sponsors the Office Edu- cation Club, in which the students work for wages and credits for Anita businesses. 4. Mrs. Jane Gardner develops the voices of A.H.S. through Choir and Swing Chorus. 5. Mrs. Peggy Rhodes is the library cleric and enjoys assisting students with resource questions. 6. Mr. Noel Wingate is the business machine and bookingkeeping teacher at Anita High School and the Senior Class Sponsor. 24 1. Mr. Ron Johnson, the Health and P. E. Teacher, is the coach for Football, and Wrest- ling. 2. Mr. Glenn Hartley is the Industrial Arts and Driver's Education Teacher and coaches Girls' Track and Softball. 3. Mr. Bill Foulks teaches Math and is sponsor for the Sophomore Class. 4. Mrs. Virginia Eilts, is the librarian, is continually purchasing new books to tantalize the minds of the students. 5. Mr. Rick Michaelsen, is the Guidance Counselor and Psychology teacher. In his first year at A.H.S. he was Girls' Basketball and Golf Coach. 6. Mr. John Burke, Government and History Teacher, sponsors the Senior Class and coaches a vast following of Debaters and Declam enthusiasts. 7. Mrs. Lynell Anderson is an English and Speech teacher. Her extra- curricular duties include Speech Coach, Year- book Advisor and Director of the school play. 8. Mr. Dennis Zimmerman teaches Science and History, and also is a sponsor of the Junior class. 9. Mr. Bob Gardner is High School Sci- ence Teacher. He is also assistant Girls' Bas- ketball Coach and Head Baseball Coach. 10. Mrs. Mary Lee is French and English Teacher. She is also a Speech Coach. 11. Mrs. Ruth Brocker is an English Teacher. Aside from her teaching duties she is Advisor to the SPY Staff and a Speech Coach. 12. Mrs. Beverly Boyd is the L. D. teacher in the Resource Room. 13. Mr. Tom Rhodes is the Jr. High and High School Art Instructor. He is also the Jr. High Boys' and Girls' assistant Basketball Coach. THE BACKBONE OF AHS Picture 1 — These are the faces that students see each morning and each afternoon after school. LETT TO RIGHT is Mrs. Marvin Lund, Mrs. Wilbur Berger, Chris Karns, Herb Waddell, Cortez Stanley, Erwin Beschomer, and Ivan Joens. These bus drivers have the responsibility of driving the students to and from school. Picture 2 -- These ladies prepare hardy meals for the hungry students of AHS. From LEFT TO RIGHT Mrs. Fritz Brownsberger, Mrs. Alvin Wahlert, Mrs. Doc Jessen, and Mrs. Elmer Jensen. Picture 3 — This is our happy-go-lucky janitor, Cecil Littleton. He's responsible for keeping our school clean. 26 COMPETITION WITHOUT DEDICATION ANY GOAL ROW 1--Monte Cochran, Mark Brichacek, Doug Sudmann, Roy Barber, Darren Littleton, Randy Reindl, Devan Nelsen, Steve Petersen, Daryl Armstrong, David Wholleber, Btian Peterson, Clark Neighbors, Rick Stanley, Rod- ney Williamson, Randy Taylor. ROW 2 — Ken Kellner, Frank Kopp, Seth Lane, Scott Mamin, Brian Nelsen, Dwight Wedemeyer, Delbert Littleton, Alan Stanley, Mike Cullen, Craig Huff, Manager Tom Harris, Manager Bart Wheelock, Manager Doug Maskers. ROW 3—Ron Schuler, Brooke Turner, Dan Jorgensen, Rellen Shannon, Mark Littleton, Marc Cochran, Ron Jensen, Mike Petersen, David Kloppenberg, Kevin Beschomer, Jeff Schaaf, Todd Bessire, Kevin Larsen, Jon Barbour, Manager Mark Huff, David Kopp. The Football players watch intently to see the results of a field goal attempt. 28 WORTH ACHIEVING IS UNACHIEVABLE Anita 10 Earlham 12 Anita 19 Orient—Macksburg 14 Anita 7 Dexfield 0 Anita 3 Stuart—Menlo 20 Anita 20 Bridgewater—Fontanelle 14 Anita 7 Adair—Casey 26 Anita 6 C umb erland - - M ass e n a 0 Anita 0 Panora--Linden 27 Anita 13 Dallas Center 44 1. Marc Cochran takes off with the ball as Mark Little- ton (number 69) and Todd Bessire (number 7) clear the way. 2. Estacy is shown by the Spartans after their vic- torious Homecoming game against Bridge water--Fon- tanelle. 3. Todd Bessire catches a pass and begins to run for a touchdown. 4. Todd Bessire (number 7) jumps to complete a pass as Mike Petersen (number 22) and Marc Cochran (number 32) come to his aid. The Spar- tan football team finished the 1975 season with four wins and five losses. This earned them a tie for fourth place in the Little Eight Conference. The highlight of the season was ending Dexfield's twenty-two game winning streak. The Spartans defeated Dexfield 7-0. 29 OUR GREATEST GLORY WAS NOT IN NEVER FALLING, ROW 1 -- Ass't. coach Bob Garnder, Carla Mailander, Sue Retz, Patty Fisher, Dona Lane, Carol Hartley, Jo Kelloway, Coach Rick Michaelson. ROW 2 -- Manager Melanie Cochran, Phyllis Waddell, Julie Rich, Cindy Larsen, Liz Fisher, Becky Wahlert, Becky Mamin, Sandy Westphalen, Kerry Brocker. We They Exira 54 34 Earlham 45 59 Griswold 34 48 O-M 48 60 Dex field 54 84 S-M 38 48 B-F 54 66 A-C 43 55 C-M 67 59 P-L Lenox Holiday tournaments 67 55 Diagnol 51 54 Stanton 62 55 Earlham 37 42 O-M 53 56 Dex field 56 61 S-M 63 61 B-F 46 54 A-C 58 59 C-M 63' 67 P-L Sectionals 61 34 Coon Rapids 74 61 Bayard 57 40 Perry Districts 61 79 Staurt-Menlo 40 55 Our greatest glory consisted of not in never falling, but rising every time we fell. The Spartanettes got off to a slow start this season, but with every loss there was a gain. A gain of determination and enthusiasm which brought the Spartanettes second in their sectionals and the consolation trophy at the Lenox Christmas tournaments. The Spartanettes gave their opponents many anxious moments as in the first ten games they came within ten points or less of winning. This season there were many changes as a new coach had to get to know a whole new set of girls and also the girls had to learn the new ideas of a new coach. Not only did the Spartanettes learn to fight back twice as hard after a loss, but from these losses they gained a teamwork. This season for the Spartanettes ended as a fair season and next years season should be twice as successful. BUT, RISING EVERYTIME WE FELL Pic 1 — Dona Lane jumps up to score for the Spartanettes. Pic 2 -- Guards Patty Fisher, Carla Mailander, and Sue Retz prepare for their next attack. Pic 3 — Dawnel Smith drives in for two points. ROW 1 -- Keri Harris, Mary Wessling. ROW 2 -- Joanie Cassell, LuAnn Arm- strong, Gloria Steele, Tammy Wedemeyer. ROW 3 -- Paula Prignitz, Vicki Johnson, Becky Wahlert. ROW 4 — Sandy Westphalen, Kerry Brocker. ROW 5 — Julie Rich, Ann Coatney. ROW 6 -- Liz Fisher, Cindy Larsen. ALL THE EXCITMENT OF BASKETBALL Boys Varsity Basketball, ROW — 1, Ron Jensen, Marty Mardesen, Mike Petersen, Todd Bessi re, Larry Kloppenburg, Kevin Larsen ROW — 2, Coach Dave Boldt, Tom Harris, Devan Nelsen, Jeff Schaaf, Kevin Beschomer, Mark Huff, Chris Roed, Alan Stanley, Frank Kopp, Asst. Coach Jerry Hora. Boys Junior Varsity Basketball, ROW — 1, Daryl Armstrong, Darren Littleton, Steve Petersen, Delmar Kopp, Clark Neighbors, ROW — 2, Craig Huff, Brad Westphal, Dave Sullivan ROW — 3, Dave Kopp, Randy Reindl ROW — 4 Dan Parker 32 f' K THE PLAYERS CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Anita Opponents Anita 50 Dexfield 48 54 O-M 38 78 S-M 66 53 Dexfield 40 53 B-F 51 60 S-M 52 73 A-C 60 65 B-F 67 76 C-M 43 53 A-C 47 51 P-L 53 79 C-M 49 68 Earlham 69 44 P-L 38 43 Exira 47 58 67 Earlham O-M 52 36 46 SECTIONALS A-C 58 Pic. 1 -- Ron Jensen watches and is prepared to take one of his many rebounds. Ron was selected 2nd team all con- ference this year. Pic. 2 — The Conference Championship Trophy. Pic. 3 -- Mike Peterson shoots over defenders. Mike was selected for 1st team all conference and honor- able mention all state. Pic. 4 — Ron Jensen shoots over the opponents as team mate Kevin Larsen gets position to take the rebound. This years basketball team, with four returning starters, won the conference shampionship, but due to mishaps, and illness in the latter part of the season their hopes for state playoffs were ruined. With a great effort the team accomplished a 13 win 3 loss record for conference and a 13 win 5 loss over all record. 33 THE MIGHTY GRAPPLERS FRONT TO BACK: Doug Maskers, Monte Cochran, Rick Stanley, Bart Wheelock, Steve Hansen, Rick Thelen, Brian Peterson, Rod Williamson, Davw Wohlleber, Mike Cullen, Ron Schuler, Jeff Andersen, Seth Lane, Mike Cooley, Scott Mamin, Delbert Littleton, Coach Johnson, Coach Kuberski The mighty grapplers of AHS achieved the best season ever at Anita with a 8-3-0 dual record. They also put up a good fight with S.M. in the conference tourney and wound up with a second place, S.M. taking first. This year's squad also attended the Afton East Union, Exira, and the Woodward Granger tourney's, finishing third at Afton. Anita 36 Exira 27 Anita 42 Lenox 46 Anita 24 Nishna Valley 46 Anita 42 Walhut 18 Anita 30 Avoha 36 Anita 3 Coon Rapids 56 Anita 36 Exira 33 Anita 54 Dexfield 16 Anita 36 Panora Linden 31 Anita 30 C-M 29 Anita 34 S-M 32 Conference Standings Stuart Menlo Anita Cumberland Massena Panora Linden Dex field 34 “TRACK” FOR THE YEAR OF “76” Girls Track, ROW—1 Carol Hartley, Mary Wessling, Cheryl Whitt- rock, Mary Thelen, Luann Armstrong, ROW--2 Tammy Wedemeyer, Ann Brownsberger, Dana Mardesen, Becky Mamin, Melanie Cochran, Darlene Kraus, Danette Brownsberger, ROW—3 Dona Lane, Elizabeth Fisher, Wandy Westphalen, Janet Christensen, Becky Whalert, Karen Pottebaum, Dawn Turner, Gloria Hackwell, Paula Pringnitz, Keri Harris, Coach Glenn Hartley. PIC. 1 Dona Lane warming up before one of their Meets. Dona held the state high jump record once this year. PIC 2 Janet Christensen does stretching exercises before a meet. PIC. 3 Dana Mardesen throwing the shot during warm ups. Boys Track, ROW 1—Devan Nelsen, Randy Riendl, Darren Littleton, Brian Nelsen, Roy Barber, Monte Cochran, ROW 2—John Pottebaum, Dave Kopp, Ron Simmons, Bob Simmons, Delmar Kopp, Dwight Wedemeyer, Mark Brichacek, Frank Kopp, Not Pictured, Alan Stan- ley PIC. 1--Darren Littleton pole vaults and lands after making one of his many sucessful jumps. PIC. 2—A1 Stanley throws the shot. A1 was taking the place of Frank Kopp. A1 did a fine job coming in sec- ond place. PIC. 3--Randy Riendl is set and waiting for the gun while Coach Kuberski is ready to get the time on the runners. This years boys track team was a very young team consisting mostly of freshman and sophmores. Most of our points were gained in the field events. Next years squad has all the makings of a winning season. Said Mr. Kuberski SUMMER SPORTS SET AHS FREE r. Yes, the summer sports really do set AHS free. It gives each student able to participate in either softball or baseball without having to worry about getting ready for school the night after a game. The summer sports of AHS; especially these of 1976 will be long remembered. This year's softball team has high hopes of a winning season because they have all of last years' members back this year. Bob Gardner, their new coach says they stand a good chance to win the conference champion- ship this year. The main standouts for the team this year were: Carol Hart- ley, Jo Kelloway, Dawnel Smith, Liz Fisher, Cindy Larsen, Sandy Schuler, Darlene Kraus, Sandy Westphalen, Julie Rich, and Carla Mailander. There were 15 players on this year's baseball squad and 11 of them were returning lettermen. Because of strong hitting and good defense the Spartans turned in a satisfying season. Coached by Mr. Hora, this year's members were: Mike Petersen, Ron Jensen, Tom Harris, Marc Cochran, Scott Mamin, Mike Cams, A1 Stanley, Steve Petersen, Daryl Armstrong, Darren Littleton, Randy Reindl, Joe Richter, Cory Christensen, Troy Wheelock, and Mitch Cochran. 38 ATHLETE’S TAKIN’ IT EASY Every year the athletes of AHS work hard so that their team may benefit from their work. And as usu- al these athletes take time off to just take it easy. Here's how we discovered some of these athlete's taking it easy. PIC 1—Patty has obviously been in the whirlpool when the photographer walked in on her. Do you have anything to hide Patty? PIC 2-- Coach Michaelsen has told his girls at times that he was tied up and couldn't talk to them right away, but this is ridiculous! ! PIC 3—Don't let this picture fool you, that arm is all flab. PIC 4--These track boys seem to be enjoying a game of all-star wrest- ling. PIC 5—Dona Lane sets the state track record for the high jump---again! 39 GOLFERS — SWINGING FREE ROW 1: Julie Eddy, Tina Ohms, Jo Kelloway. ROW 2: Coach Rick Michaelsen, Ann Coatney, Julie Rich, Connie Aggen, Carolyn Fay, Cindy Larsen, Sandra Schellenberg, Penny Jensen. Jo Kelloway practices on her tee off. Jeff Jensen warms up for another day at the course. ROW 1: Mike Kluever, Marc Cochran, Bart Wheelock, Clark Neighbors, Dan Park- er. ROW 2: Jeff Andersen, Mark Huff, Brad Westphal, Craig Huff, Larry Kloppen- berg. 40 FREEDOM OF THE PRESS ROW 1 — LuAnn Armstrong, Teresa Peterson, Mrs. Anderson, sponsor, Carol Hartley, Bob Power, editors. ROW 2 -- Mike Petersen, Devan Nelsen, Mark Littleton, Alan Stanley, Leann Holaday, Carolyn Fay, Dawn Turner, Cindy Larsen, Sandra Schellenberg, Jean The- len, Lori Stuetelberg. ROW 3 — Steve Petersen, Vicki Johnson, Gloria Steele, Julie Rich, Ann Coatney, Becky Wahlert, Tina Ohms. This year the journalism department of AHS has come to meet the standards of good journalism. The yearbook, edited by Bob Power and Carol Hartley has tried to put to- gether a yearbook that will interest all readers. Each phase of the school year was covered by the yearbook. It is hoped that the readers of this yearbook find that each phase has been treated equally. The SPY staff has worked diligently each week to inform the students and community about school activities. Chief editor Tina Ohms tries to handle the publications as farily as possible. Although many of the readers do not agree with everything printed in the SPY it is felt by many that this year has been one of the best for the SPY. Mark Littleton prepares an- other layout for the press. ROW 1 — Darlene Kraus, Tina Ohms editor, Julie Eddy, Karen Vais, Mrs. Brocker sponsor. ROW 2 — Kerry Brocker, Sandra Schellenberg, Marcy Wahlert, Phyllis Waddell, Barb Jessen, Carol Hartley, Julie Scott, LuAnn Armstrong, Teresa Peterson, ROW 3 — Carolyn Fay, Therese Tierney, Mona Cassell, Jo Kelloway, Karen Pottebaum, Jean Thelen, Bob Power, Brian Peterson, ROW 4 — Kathy Brown, Julie Rich, Alan Stanley, Mark Littleton, Ann Coatney, Liz Fisher. SPY editor Tina Ohms discuss's the next SPY issue with Phyllis Waddell, Jean Thelen, and Julie Eddy. ROW 1 — Mrs. Brocker sponsor, Sue Retz, Mona Cassell, Carla Mailander, Darlene Kraus. ROW 2 — Marcy Wahlert, Teresa Peter- son, Leann Holaday, Sandra Schellenberg, Karen Vais. ROW 3 — LuAnn Armstrong, Jean Thelen, Julie Eddy, Jo Kelloway, Brian Peterson, ROW 4 — Bob Power, Karen Pottebaum, Kerry Brocker, Ann Coatney, Barb Jessen, Phyllis Waddell, Tina Ohms. These students were initiated into this year's Quill and Scroll Society. 43 Picture 1 -- The cast members relax before the play. Pic- ture 2 -- Renee Peron and Kathy Brown making up! Picture 3 — Kathy Brown is helping Craig Huff with his stiff neck as Emma McNutt watches. Picture 4 -- Renee Peron and Susan Schellenberg rehearsing their lines as the Cromwells. THE NUT FACTORY, by Jay Christopher was an all school play about the three McNutt sisters and their tramas and tribulations of running a half-way house for mentally disturbed teenagers. While the play was undeniably a farce, it hoped to provide a real and meaningful look into a new form of theraphy that is being used very successfully in deal- ing with disturbed young people. This rapid moving, two-act comedy was performed April 2 and 3. The Senior Class financed the play and reaped the profits. Interest in the production was stimulated by the fact that AHS has not produced a Theatrical performance for three years. Mrs. Lynell Anderson directed the play and Therese Tierney was the student director. CAST MEMBERS Kevin Beschorner Kathy Brown Mike Cams Joanie Cassell Max Christensen Becky Dorsey Leann Holaday Craig Huff Mark Huff Barb Jessen Donna Kraus Renee Person Bob Power Sue Retz Susan Schellenberg Gloria Steele Jean Thelen CREW MEMBERS Vicki Johnson Brab Kraus Dona Lane Mark Littleton Brian Nelsen Devan Nelsen Tina Ohms Janiece Olsen Steve Petersen Teresa Peterson Colette Richter Sandy Schellenberg Alan Stanley Lori Stuetelberg Rick Thelen Phyllis Waddell Becky Wahlert Marcy Wahlert The Student Council is a group of AHS students with the responsibilities of dealing with the problems and events of the student body. They were responsible for the opening of the lounge, choosing the theme and the band for Homecoming, and sponsoring the Winter Ball. They are also in charge of running the newly acquired ice cream machine. 1. Seth Lane indulges himself by using the candy machine. 2. Students enjoy the well fought for lounge. AHS STUDENT COUNCIL FIGHTS FOR: FREEDOMS, RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES This year’s Student Council members are: ROW 1 -- Jean Thelen (Tres.), Liz Fisher (V. Pres. ), Mr. Troyer (Sponsor), Chris Roed (Pres.), Mike Petersen; ROW 2 — Darlene Kraus, Mary Wessling, Lori Stutelberg, Delmar Kopp, Kevin Beschorner, Randy Reindl, Becky Wahlert, Kathy Brown. Not Pictured — Christine , (Secy. ) DEBATE VOICE — THE GREATEST INSTRUMENT OF FREEDOM The varsity team was relatively inexperienced this year with only Seth Lane and Mark Huff as experienced debaters. But this didn't stop the debaters from upholding Anita's tradition of plac- ing in state. Hoover, Dowling, Sioux City Heelan, Ames, Atlantic, Ft. Dodge, and Anita were just a few of the tournaments the varsity debaters attended this year. District debate turned out successfully with a 3-1 record for the varsity debaters. This was qualification enough to continue to state, where they received fifth place. The Varsity Debaters this year were: Larry Vais, Gloria Steele, Seth Lane, Mike Petersen, Tina Ohms, Kevin Beschorner, Mark Huff. Tina Ohms shows LuAnn and Gloria the funda- mentals of debate. 46 The year of 1975 started out with an uncertain destina- tion for the novice debaters, consisting of one junior, two sophomores, and seven freshmen. The debaters were kept busy at Denison, Anita, Atlan- tic, Roosevelt, Hoover, and various other tournaments. They placed second at Denison, second at Anita, and first at Anita. District debate, at Hoover High School in Des Moines, contained much competition for novice debaters as they competed with Valley Jr. High, the number one Class B team in the state this year, Ogden, Denison, and Nor- walk. They didn't make it to state, but they gained much experience to continue Anita's tradition of winning de- bates in the future years. The Novice Debaters this year were: Sandra Schellenberg, Brad Westphal, Keri Harris, Tom Harris, Craig Huff, LuAnn Armstrong, Mike Cullen, Clark Neighbors, Renee Peron, Dan Parker. NFL FREEDOM OF SPEECH ROW 1 -- Tom Eilts, Mike Petersen, Seth Lane, Mike Cullen. ROW 2 -- Keri Harris, Karen Potte- Pottebaum, Karen Vais, Darlene Kraus, Ann Coatney, Julie Eddy, LeAnn Holaday, Roberta Mc- Afee, Renee Peron, ROW 3 -- Kerry Brocker, Liz Fisher, Sandra Schellenberg, Carla Mailander, Kathy Brown, Barb Jessen, Sue Retz, Therese Tierney, Donna Kraus, Bob Power, Chris Kirsch, Larry Vais. ROW 4 -- Tom Harris, LuAnn Armstrong, Jo Kelloway, Rod Williamson, Dave Kopp, Mike Cams, Max Christensen, Brad Westphal, Tina Ohms, Gloria Steele, Jean Thelen, Mark Huff. ROW 5 -- Kevin Beschomer, Craig Huff, Dan Parker, Steve Petersen, Clark Neighbors. NFL consisted of 47 members this year with 13 sen- iors, 7 juniors, 15 sophomores, and 12 freshmen. Membership to NFL is acquired when a student has earned 25 speaker points. After they have earned 75 points, they have earned a degree of honor. A degree of excellence is acquired by achieving 150 points and 250 points must be earned for a degree of distinction. The highest award is The double ruby. Mark Huff was the only person to achieve the double ruby this year. The year of 1975-1976 has been a busy year for the NFL members hosting two debate tournaments, and individual speech contest of all fields, and the District individual contest. Added to the NFL member's responsibilities is the task of selling concessions at the basketball games to raise money for the annual NFL banquet. The NFL banquet is the climax of the speech and debate season in which awards are given to those who have made achievements throughout the year. The Freshmen debaters for '75-'76: Clark Neighbors, Dan Parker, Mike Cullen, Craig Huff. AHS SPEAKERS VOICE THEIR FREEDOM 48 ABOVE: ROW 1 — Mike Petersen, Mrs. Brocker, Leann Holaday, Kerry Brocker, Sandra Schellen- berg, Roberta McAfee. ROW 2 — Bob Power, Tina Ohms, Ann Coatney, Julie Rich, Sue Retz, Barb Jes- sen, Gloria Steele, Karen Vais, Renee Peron, Chris Kirch, Brad Westphal, Sherry Jensen. AT RIGHT: ROW 1 — Leann Holaday, Seth Lane, Carla Mailan- der, Ann Coatney, LuAnn Armstrong. ROW 2 — Clark Neighbors, Mr. Burke, Steve Petersen, Dave Kopp, Mark Huff, Larry Vais, Tom Eilts, Kristen Fries, Tina Ohms. ROW 3 — Max Christen- sen, Mike Cullen, Craig Huff, Dan Parker, Tom Harris, Mike Petersen, Liz Fisher. ROW 4 — Kevin Beschomer, Rod Williamson Keeping with an AHS tradi- tion that old records are to be broken, the speech students again made this year better than the last one. AHS, again, struck with wrath at the Little Eight Con- ference Tournament taking the trophy for the seventh consecu- tive year with 189 points aloof from all other schools -- the second place school had 44 points. At the Anita Invitational they also won first place. To complete the year they improved last year's old record of 31 l's to a new record of 35 l's at the state contest, a majority of these coming from underclassmen. Eight outstanding speaker awards were received by AHS students at state. This ties the record set last year and also was bettered by only one other school in the state in 1976. ABOVE: ROW 1 -- Clark Neighbors, Dan Parker, Jo Kelloway, Mrs. Lee, Kristen Fries, Mary Thelen, Roberta McAfee, Chris Kirsch, Renee Peron. ROW 2 — Bob Power, Larry Vais, Dave Kopp, Brad Westphal, Jean Thelen, Karen Pottebaum, Sandra Schellenberg, Barb Jessen, Donna Kraus, Pam Hahn, Therese Tierney. BELOW: ROW 1 -- Dana Mardesen, Mrs. Anderson, Seth Lane, Brad Westphal. ROW 2 — Cindy Denney, Becky Wahlert, Donna Kraus, Barb Jessen, Darlene Kraus, Chris Kirsch, Roberta McAfee. ROW 3 -- Kerry Harris, Tina Ohms, Ann Coatney, Kevin Beschorner, Sue Retz, Karen Pottebaum, Mike Cams, Tammie Wedemeyer, Mary Thelen, Ann Browns- berger. 49 We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit, how 'bout you? Picture 1 -- AHS football cheerlead- ers. TOP ROW: Julia Sudmann, Julie Eddy, Teresa Brownsberger, Darlene Kraus, Patti Retz. BOTTOM ROW: Jean Thelen, Marcy Wahlert, Leann Holaday, Karen Vais, Kathy Brown. Picture 2 -- Our swinging cheer- leaders? Picture 3 -- Wrestling cheer- leaders: Marcy Wahlert, Jean The- len, Teresa Brownsberger, Julia Sud- mann, Leann Holaday. Picture 4 — Giving the wrestlers a pep talk . Picture 5 -- Basketball cheerleaders. TOP ROW: Patti Retz, Darlene Kraus. BOTTOM ROW: Kathy Brown, Karen Vais, Julie Eddy. Picture 6 --Cheer- leading sponsor: Miss Graham. Pic- ture 7 -- Junior Varsity cheerleaders: Roberta McAfee, Chris Kirsh, Caro- line Grubbs, Debbie Barber, Ann Brownsberger. FRONT: Kim Johnson. 50 CHEERLEADERS — THE SPIRIT OF ’76 ROW 1 — Teresa Peterson, Sandra Schellenberg, Ann Coatney, Julie Scott, Gloria Steele, Joanie Cassell. ROW 2 -- Kristin Fries, Tami Wedemyer, Jo Kelloway, Leann Holaday, Kerry Brocker, Becky Dorsey, Roberta McAfee, Julie Rich, Connie Aggen, Chris Roed. ROW 3 — Jeanne Ruggles, Debbie Barber, Melanie Cochran, Kathy Erh- man, Karen Vais, Ann Brownsberger, Frank Kopp, Jeff Schaaf, Kevin Beschomer, Keri Harris, Jerry Robinson, Rodney Williamson, Brad Westphal, Dave Kloppenberg, Brian Nelson, Craig Huff. ROW 4 — Clark Neighbors, Steve Hansen, Julia Sudmann, Mark Brichacek, Carl McDonald, Doug Sudmann, Dana Mardesen, Darlene Kraus, Mr. Peter Jacobus, director. THE WORLD OF MUSIC AT AHS ROW 1 — Leann Holaday, Kerry Brocker, Mr. Peter Jacobus, director, Julie Rich, Connie Aggen. ROW 2 — Jeff Schaaf, Frank Kopp, Jo Kelloway, Kevin Beschomer, Jerry Robinson, Steve Petersen, Brian Nelson, Dave Kloppenberg, Craig Huff. ROW 3 — Chris Roed, Steve Hansen, Julia Sudmann, Julie Scott. 52 ROW 1 — Debbie Barber, Gina Wil- son, Barb Kraus, Sherri Jensen, Kathy Ehrman, Susan Schellen- berg. ROW 2 — Ann Brownsberger, Carolyn Grubbs, Chris Krisch, Don- na Kraus, Dawn Turner, Connie Aggen. ROW 1 -- Teresa Peterson, Jean Thelen, Susan Schellenberg, Mona Cassell, Debbie Barber, Kathy Brown. ROW 2 — Joanie Cassell, Greg Anderson, Gloria Steele, Dave Kloppenberg. ROW 3 — Becky Dor- sey, Kerry Brocker, Dan Jorgensen, Chris Roed, Julie Scott, Jerry Robinson. ROW 1 -- Kerry Brocker, pianist, Carolyn Grubbs, Paula Pringitz, Sherry Jensen, Denise Benton, Jeanne Ruggles, Mary Wessling, Leann Holaday, Mona Cassell. ROW 2 — Sheryl Wittrock, Laurie Hahn, Cindy Marnin, Chris Kirsch, Julie Clausen, Renee Peron, Gina Wilson, Patti Retz, Kim Johnson. ROW 3 -- Susan Schellenberg, Teresa Peterson, Dawn Spargur, Debbie Barber, Kathy Brown, Julie Scott, Jerry Robinson, Barb Kraus, Donna Kraus, Keri Harris. ROW 4 — Becky Dorsey, Shelli Miller, Jean Thelen, Dan Jorgensen, Carl McDonald, Greg Andersen, Delmar Kopp, Chris Roed, Tami Wedemeyer, Joanie Cassell, Sherri Winther. 53 MUSIC AT AHS SMALL GROUPS OF AHS FEELING FREE! PIC Is LEFT TO RIGHT—Rick Kloppenbcrg, Sondra Winther Carolyn Grubbs, Debbie Clausen, Mrs. Peggy Rhodes, and Mrs. Vir- ginia Eilts. These students assisted Mrs. Rhodes and Mrs. Eilts with checking out books and maintain- ing the library. PIC 2: Lia Miller, Bob Power, Carol Hartley, Mr. Rick Michaelsen sponsor, Julie Eddy, Mona Cassell, BACK ROW—Susan Schellenberg, Seth Lane, Kathy Brown, Chris Roed. This years' SES officers were President—Susan Schellenberg; Vice-President Carol Harlty; Secretary Julie Eddy; and Treasurer Seth Lane. The SES sponsored the annual elementary Christmas pro- gram. They also sponsored an assembly for Educational Week. PIC 3: Ms. Grahm instigated a new program at AHS this year called O. E. (Office Education). This pro- gram had four members; Marcy Wahlert, Mike Cams, Nona Cassell, and Julia Sudmann. These four students were employed throughout the school year. Their em- ployers were Cole and Vanderbur Law Offices, Crestwood Nursing Home, Anita High School, and Farmer's Co-op. These students spent part of the day in school and the rest of the day in their respective job. This year the O. E. sponsored many delicious bake sales; went to Des Moines for the state convention, and sponsored an employers banquet at the Redwood. 55 FREE TO BE ALL WE CAN BE I Spy Awards were given by the Iowa High School Press Association. These awards went to Sandra Schellenberg, Darlene Kraus, Kerry Broker, Mona Cassell, LuAnn Armstrong, Ann Coatney, Phyllis Wadell, Tina Ohms. This year's members of National Honor Society are Teresa Peterson, Susan Schellenberg, Leann Holaday, Julie Eddy, Susan Ret?, Jean Thelen, Dona Lane, Frank Kopp, Therese Tierney, Mark Huff, Chris Roed, Seth Lane, Mike Petersen, Tina Ohms. National Honor Society is a group of students selected of their character, citizenship, leadership, and scholastic ability. 56 FHA FINDS A NEW FREEDOM ROW 1: Mrs. Dorothy Ehm, Dawnel Smith, Carol Hart- ley, Debbie Steffens, Becky Mamin. ROW 2: Dana Mar- desen, Ann Brownsberger, Danette Brownsberger, Phyllis Waddell, Peg Miller, Carolyn Fay, Dawn Turner, Kathy Brown, Cindy Karns. ROW 3: Sondra Winther, Janet Christensen, Debi Eades, Pam Hahn, Cindy Denney, Joan Cassell, Sherri Winther, Lori Hahn, Debbie Clausen, Cathay Pringnitz. ROW 4: Cindy Larsen, She Hi Miller, Mona Cassell, Patty Fisher, Tammy Wedemeyer, Cris Kirch, Teresa Brownsberger. ROW 5: Sandy Schler, Kar- en Pottebaum, Jody Newell, Vicki Chestnut, ROW 6: Vicki Johnson, Becky W’ahlert, Mary Wessling, Keri Har- ris, Jo Kelloway, Mary' Fisher, Cindy Mamin, Sandy Westphalen, Kristen Fries, Kim Johnson. The Future Homemakers of America had a busy year this school year. Officers elected for the 75-76 year were: Carol Hartley-- president; Deb Steffens--vice-president; Dawnel Smith-- secretary; Beck Mamin--treasurer; Phyllis Waddell-- projects chairman; Parliamentarian--Dawn Turner; Rec- reation chairman--Pam Hahn; Kathy Brown--historian; Shelli Miller--music chairman. Besides the many parties that the FHA enjoyed, such as the Hayride-Halloween- party, the Christmas party, Lake Anita picnic, and a pizza party to inform the 8th graders what FHA is, the FHA was busy with many different projects. On October 24, 25, and 26 the girls completely restored the girls rest room at the High School. This was quite a task, but well worth it. Another project the FHA worked on was sending Christmas gifts to all the children at the Christian Home in Council Bluffs. Another project the girls did was presenting a Bicentennial flag to the high school. The FHA accomplished many other projects such as the Sweetheart Ball. FHA 76 gave the girls time to learn to get along with others, to take on responsibility, and to understand themselves as well as others. S7 PEP CLUB A-CLUB BELOW ROW 1 -- Darren Littleton, Steve Han- sen, Duane Murphy, Scott Mamin, A1 Stanley, Mike Peterson, Todd Bessire, Tom Harris, Mark Littleton, Brian Nelsen, Jerry Robinson. ROW 2 — Liz Fisher, Sandy Schuler, Patty Retz, Kathy Brown, Marcy Wah- lert, Julia Sudmann, Carol Hartley, Dawnel Smith, Leann Holaday, Sandy Westphalen, Darlene Kraus, Karen Vais, LuAnn Armstrong. ROW 3 -- Ron Jensen, Marc Cochran, Cindy Larsen, Carla Mailander, Julie Rich, Julie Eddy, Jean Thelen, Patty Fisher, Jo Kelloway, Dawn Turner, Becky Mamin. ROW 4 -- Kevin Kevin Beschroner, Seth Lane, Steve Petersen. A-CLUB PEP CLUB ABOVE ROW 1 -- Marc Cochran, Todd Bessire, Ron Jensen, Mike Petersen, Tom Harris, Scott Mamin, Seth Lane, Steve Petersen. ROW 2 — Connie Aggen, Gloria Steele, Ann Coatney, Julie Rich, Dawn Turner, Kathy Brown, Karen Pottebaum, Jo Kelloway, Liz Fisher, Carla Mailander, Sandy Westphalen, Ron Schuler, Alan Stanley, Mark Littleton. ROW 3 — Clark Neighbors, Brad Westphal, Debbie Stephens, Peggy Miller, Vicky Chest- nut, Sherry Jensen, Jean Thelen, Marcy Walhert, Carol Hartley, Dawnel Smith, Patty Fisher, Leann Holaday, Mona Cassell, Tom Eilts. ROW 4 -- Ms. lone Graham, Dana Mardesen, Tammy Wedemeyer, Paula Pringnitz, Mary Wessling, Barb Kraus, Cindy Mamin, Randy Reindl, Brooke Turner, Dan Parker, Mike Cullens, Doug Sud- mann, Dave Kopp, Joanie Cassell. ROW 5 -- Duane Murphy, Brian Nelsen, Cathy Pringnitz, Becky Mamin, Kristen Fires, Cindy Larsen. ROW 6 — Randy Mamin, Mark Hansen, Jerry Robinson, Steve Hansen, Kevin Beschorner, Darren Littleton, Darlene Draus, Vicky Johnson, Shelli Miller, Sandy Schuler, Patty Retz, Julia Sudmann, Carolyn Fay, Julie Eddy, Karen Vais, Kathy Ehrman, LuAnn Armstrong, Kerry Harris, Roberta McAfee, Bob Power. THE BEGINNING THE WA Y IS OPEN BEFORE US LET US BEGIN----- CLASS OF 1980 Jerry Jensen David Jessen Stanley Kinzie Tim Kirsch Tracey Larsen Tammy Mamin Dwayne Masker Wcndel Miller Lori Murphy Paulette Murphy Randy Neighbors Cindy Nelsen Bruce Peterson Michelle Phillips Kandi Reindl Liz Retz Joey Richter Pam Russell Kelly Smith Jody Spry David Taylor Linda Tempieman Duane Thelen Randy Thelen Harold Wahlert THE WAY IS LONG LET US GO TOGETHER Cory Miller Joyce Vokt Vice-President Sec'y -Treas. Amy Andersen Teresa Andersen Dana Andrews Sue Bailey Brad Barber Jan Benton Jim Benton Joni Benton Stacy Bessire Kelly Burmiester Colleen Cassell Deann Christensen Debby Debree Sally Dorsey Charlie Eades Ryan Glissman Gary Grant Richard Grubbs Chris Hackwell Jerry Hagan Brian Hahn Melanie Harmsen Lori Harris Bob Hastings 62 David Hockenbeny Janet Jessen Joey Kaufmann Terry Kloppenberg Mike Kraus Sherry Lank Tammy Little Carla Larsen Ralf McAffee Scott Middelsen David Miller Diane Miller Kevin Myers Todd Osborn Troy Pedersen Ron Penton Danny Pollock Larry Pottebaum Richard Simmons Kim Skellenger Kerrie Smith Rod Taylor Mary Tisdale Linda Van Horn Gary Vais Sharen Vais David Waddell Kim Wedemeyer Linda Wedemeyer Ann Wessling 63 JUNIOR HIGH The Junior High Students at AHS had an active year in athletic competi- tion. They gained a lot of experience and improved their skills. PIC 1-- Football players, coached by Mr. Hora. PIC 2--Boy's Basketball, coached by Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Wingate, PIC 3--Wrestling squad, coached by Mr. Kuberski. PIC 4 — Girl's Basketball, coached by Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Wingate. PIC 5 — Boy's Track, coached by Mr. Kuber- ski. PIC 6—Girl's Track, coached by Mr. Gardner. AN ACTIVE BUNCH! The Junior High students not only participated in sports but they were also extremely active in music, speech, and cheering on the athletes. PIC 1--Junior High Choir, directed by Mrs. Gardner. PIC 2--Junior High Band, directed by Mr. Jacobus. PIC 3—Cheerleaders, coached by Mrs. Mamin. PIC 4--Speech students, coached by Mrs. Mamin. 65 JR: HIGH CANDIDS HAPPENINGS HOMECOMING 1975 ABOVE: ROW 1: Kasey Butler, crown bearer; Queen Dona Lane; not pictured, Trent Troyer. ROW 2: Ron Jensen, Leann Holaday, King Mike Petersen, Patty Fisher, Todd Bessire. OPPOSITE PAGE: 1. Junior Attendants, Peggy Miller and Jeff Schaaf. 2. Jo Kelloway and Darly Armstrong, Sophomore Attendants. 3. Freshmen Attendants, Sherly Wittrock and Ken Kellner. 4. King and Queen of 10 years ago, Margaret Nelsen Heath and Jerry Wahlert. WELCOME TO 1. The Junior High float placed fifth in the parade competition. 2. Welcome To Your Nightmare was the theme for Homecoming 1975. Homecoming was dedicated to Mrs. Madeline Moore and Mrs. Marie Mailand- er. Being the fifth grade teachers in Anita for 17 years have enabled them to surpass the teaching level. They do understand and communicate with students, and have the ability to cope with student problems. Yes, it is true He Profits Most, Who Serves Best. We feel that Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Mailander have served their school and community the best anyone could. That is why we dedicated Homecoming 1975 to Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Mailander. 70 YOUR NIGHTMARE 1. Senior float captured first place. 2. Freshmen earned third place. 3. Juniors received second place. 4. Football boys and cheerleaders fire up for a victory. S. Sophomore float took fourth place. PIECES OF APRIL The juniors chose Pieces of April as the theme for Prom, 1976. Juniors, seniors, and faculty members were served at the banquet by the sophomore prom servers chosen by the junior class. Pictured from LEFT TO RIGHT, the prom servers were: ROW 1—Jo Kelloway, Kathy Ehrman. ROW 2—Carla Mai- lander, Julie Rich, LuAnn Armstrong. ROW 3—Connie Aggen, Darlene Kraus. ROW 4—Kevin Larsen, Brian Petersen, Brian Nelsen, Daryl Armstrong, Steve Hansen. Not pictured: Steve Petersen. Students and faculty members danced to the music of Ca- jun from 9-12. After the dance, students watched two movies. They were Harold and Maude and Paper Moon, which were shown at the Anita Theater. 72 ■ SETS THEME FOR PROM MINI-COURSES OFFER NEW FREEDOM Through the efforts of Mr. Bill Foulkes and many of the students of AHS, the annual mini-course week was held at AHS. This year many new and different courses were add- ed to the list of courses. PIC 1--The first Bicentennial pizza for AHS was made by Christie Boysen and Mrs. Gardner. PIC 2--Mrs. Bromert and Deann Christensen work together on a sewing lesson. PIC 3--Some of the students learned how to operate a gas grill. PIC 4 — Lucille Brandriff and Debbie Steffens prepare a tasty treat. PIC 5—Chris Hackwell looks over the foreign cooking meal prepared by Mrs. Anderson. 74 RECOGNITION FOR ACHIEVEMENT Awards Day 1976 was held in the high school gym on May 5. Many awards were given to a number of students for their participation in shorthand, typing, debate, declam, music, student council, National Honor Society, Spartan Staff, and Spy Staff. Also many scholarships and awards were given to seniors. The DAR award was given to Sue Retz. Sue also received the Betty Crocker Award and the Anita Women's Federated Award. Leann Holaday, Mike Cams, and Chris Roed, received scholarships to NWMSU. Susan Schellenberg won the Science Award and the Iowa State Bar Award. Dona Lane received the Women's Service Club Award. The I Dare You Award was given to Mona Cassell. Leann Holaday was the winner of the John Philip Sousa Award. Carol Hart- ley received the Paula Brownsberger Scholarship. 75 SENIORS EXPERIENCE NEW FREEDOM ABOVE: Commencement speakers for Graduation Night were Mark Huff, Mike Petersen, Leann Holaday. AT RIGHT: The seniors last stand as students of AHS. LOWER RIGHT: This was the scene of GRADUATION '76. 76 May 20, 1976 was the highlight day for 44 seniors of AHS. This day these 44 young adults ended their high school career. They received their diplomas and entered into a new life. A life that would bring them happiness, sorrow, fortune and luck. It was a day of excitement and sadness. The excitement of being a graduate; a person on their own for the very first time. And the sadness of leaving your very best friends be- hind you. You know you must leave them, but there will always be a special place in your heart for them. All of this adds up to GRADUATION DAY 1976. 77 SENIOR INDEX TODD BESSIRE—Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Captain 3,4; A11-Conference 4; Golf 1; A-Club 2,3, 4; Pep Club 3,4; NFL 2; Debate 2; Prom Server 2; King Canidate 4. CHRISTIE BOYSEN—Basketball Manager 3; Track 2; Golf 3; A-Club 3,4; Student Council 4; Secretary 4; SES 2,3; FHA 2; Declam 1,2, 3,4; Outstanding Speak- er Award 2, 3,4; NFL 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 2; Spy Staff 1, 2, 4; Chorus 1, 3, 4; Debate 2, 3, 4; Who's Who 3. TERESA BROWNSBERCER—Track 2; Cheerleader 3,4; A-Club 3,4; Pep Club 2, 3; FHA 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3; Concert Band 1,2, 3. MICHAEL CARNS--Baseball 3,4; Golf 3; A-Club 4; Student Council 1; SES 2,3; Declam 4; NFL 4; March- ing Band 1,2; Concert Band 1,2; Jazz Band 1,2; School Play 4. MONA CASSELL—Basketball 1,2; Track 1,3; Softball 1,2; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Secretary 4; Youth Center Vice President 4; SES 2,3,4; FHA 1,4; Spy Staff 1,2,4; Swing Choir 4; Chorus 1,3,4; Quill and Scroll 4; OEA President 4; School Play 1,4; I Dare You 4. MAX CHRISTENSEN—SES 2,3; Declam 3,4; NFL 4; Boy's State 3; School Play 4. MARC COCHRAN—Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Golf 2, 3, 4; A-Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3,4; Prom Server 2; Who's Who 3. TIM DENNEY BECKY CORSEY—Marching Band 1,2, 3,4; Concert Band 1,2, 3,4; Secretary 4; Swing Choir 4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Band Festival 4; School Play 4. PATTY FISHER—Reno, Nevada; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; A11-Conference 2,3,4; KJAN Team 2,3,4; 7th Team All-State 4; 1st Southwest Iowa 3,4; Track 2,3; State 2; Softball 1,2, 3, 4; Honorable Mention, 3; 1st Team A11-Conference; A-Club 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4; SES 2, 3; FHA 4, ; Yearbook 2, 3; Prom Server 2; Queen Canidate 4. JEFF HAGEN—Wrestling 1,2. TOM HARRIS--Basketball 2; Wrestling 1, 3; Track 2,3; Baseball 1, 2, 3,4; A-Club 2, 3,4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Class officer 1; Prom Server 2. CAROL E1ARTLEY—Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 2, 3; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Softball 1,2, 3,4, 5; All-Conference Honorable Mention 3,4; A-Club 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1, 2,3,4; Pres. 3; Student Council 2; SES 2, 3,4; Vice Pres. 4; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Pres. 4; Class Officer 1,2; Yearbook 3,4; editor 4; Spy Staff 2, 3,4; editor 3; Quill and Scroll 4; Prom Server 2. LEANN HOLADAY--Basketball 1; Track 1; Cheerleader 3,4; Captain 4; A-Club 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Youth Center Sec'y 4; Student Council 3; SES 2, 3; FHA 1; Class Officer 2,4; Declam 1, 2, 3,4; NFL 1, 2, 3, 4; Outstanding Speaker Award 2,4; Yearbook 1, 2, 3,4; Spy Staff 1; Marching Band 1,2, 3,4; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Jazz Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Swing Choir 1, 3; Chorus 1, 3,4; Vice Pres. 4; Little 8 Band Festival 1,3, 4; South- West Iowa and Iowa State Honor Band 4; National Hon- or Society 4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Prom Server 2; Homecoming 1; Queen Canidate 4; School Play 1,4; John Philip Sousa Award 4. MARK HUFF—Football Manager 1, 2, 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Wrestling Manager 1; Golf 1,2, 3,4; Class Offi- cer 1; Declam 1,2, 3,4; Outstanding Speaker Award 4; NFL 1,2, 3,4; Vice-Pres. 4; Marching Band 1,2; Con- cert Band 1,2; Swing Choir 1,2; Chorus 1,2; Debate 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Who's Who 3; Boys State 3; Mathematical Association Award 1,2,3, 4; School Play 4. RON JENSEN—Football 1, 2, 3,4; Captain 4; All-Con- ference 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Captain 3,4; All- Conference 3,4; Track 2; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; All-Con- ference 3; A-Club 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Prom Server 2; Homecoming Attendant 1; King Canidate 4. BARBARA JESSEN—Cheerleader 1,2; Pep Club 1; Declam 1,2, 3, 4; NFL 3,4; SPY Staff 1,2, 3, 4; Editor 4; Quill and Scroll 4; School Play 4. JERRY JOENS—Football 3,4; Wrestling 2; Marching Band 2, 3; Concert Band 2, 3. DAN JORGENSEN—Football 3,4; A-Club 3,4; SES 2; Chorus 2,3,4; Swing Choir 1,2, 3,4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3; Concert Band 1, 2, 3; Band Festival 3. JOHN JORGENSEN 78 LARRY KLOPPENBURC--Basketball 2, 3,4; Golf 1, 2, 3,4. DONNA KRAUS—Pep Club 1; Class Officer 3; Declam 2, 3,4; NFL 2, 3,4; Chorus 2, 3,4; Drill Team 2, 3,4; School Play 4. DONA LANE—Basketball 2,3,4; Captain 4; Track 3,4; All State Track Team 4; Softball 2, 3; A-Club 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3; National Honor Society 4; Prom Server 2; Queen Candidate 4; Queen 4. LARRY LORENZEN—Marching Band 1,2,3; Concert Band 1, 2, 3. MARTY MARDESEN—Basketball 1,2, 3,4; All-Confer- ence 4; A-Club 3,4; Prom Server 2; Homecoming At- tendant 2. MARK MARNIN--Football 1; Basketball 1,2,4. MIKE PETERSEN—Football 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; All-Con- ference 4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Captain 4; All-Confer- ence 4; All State Honorable Mention 4; Pep Club 3,4; Youth Center Pres. 4; Student Council 4; Class Officer 3; Declam 2, 3,4; NFL 2, 3,4; Yearbook 4; Marching Band 1; Concert Band 1; Jazz Band 1; Debate 2,4; National Honor Society 4; Prom Server 2; Homecoming Attendant 3; King Canidate 4; King 4. TERESA PETERSON—Class Officer 4; Yearbook 4; Spy Staff 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3,4; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Swing Choir 4; Conference Band Festival 2, 3,4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 4; School Play 4. ROBERT POWER—Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Librarian 1; SES 1, 2, 3,4; Declam 3,4; NFL 4; Yearbook 4; editor 4; , Spy Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; editor 3; Quill and Scroll 3, 4. School Plays 4. JEFF PURCELL—Omaha North 1, 2, 3. SUSAN RETZ—Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 2,3; Softball 1, 2, 3,4; Librarian 1, A-Club 1, 2, 3,4; Pep Club 2, 3; Youth Center Tres. 4; Student Council 3; Class Officer 2; Declam 3,4; NFL 3,4; Yearbook 3,4; Chorus 3, National Honor Society 3,4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Prom Server 2; Who's Who 3; Betty Crocker Award 4; DAR Good Citizen Award 4; School Play 4. JERRY ROBINSON CHRIS ROED—Basketball 1,2, 3,4; A-Club 3,4; Stu- dent Council 2,3,4; Pres. 4; SES 2,3,4; Marching Band 1,2, 3,4; Concert Band 1,2, 3, 4; Vice Pres. 4; Jazz Band 1,2, 3, 4; Swing Choir 4; Chorus 2, 3,4; Band Festival 2, 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Prom Ser- ver 2. MARLO SMITH SUSAN SCHELLENBERC—Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2; SES 2,3,4; Pres. 4; Treas. 3; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Swing Choir 4. Drill Team 2, 3,4; National Honor Society 4; School Play 4; Iowa State Bar Award 4; Science Award 4. DAWNEL SMITH—Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Softball 1, 2, 3,4, 5; Librarian 2, 3; A-Club 1, 2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; SES 2,3; FHA 2,3,4; Sec'y. Spy Staff 2, 3; Concert Band 1; Chorus 1. LORI STUETELBERG—Pep Club 2,3; Student Council 4; Yearbook 3,4; Marching Band 1,2,3; Concert Band 1, 2, 3; Band Festival 3. JUUA SUDMANN—Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2; Golf 3, Cheerleader 4; A-Club 1, 2, 3,4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4; SES 2, 3; Marching Band 1, 2, 3,4; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Jazz Band 4; Conference Band Festival 4; OEA 4; Vice-Pres. 4. JEAN THELEN—Cheerleader 2,3,4; Captain 4; A-Club 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Student Council 4; Treas. 4; SES 2, 3; Declam 1, 2, 3,4; NFL 1, 3,4; Treas. 4; Year- book 2, 3,4; Spy Staff 2, 3,4; Editor 4; Swing Choir 2, 4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Vice Pres. 3; Sec'y 4; Prom Server 2; National Honor Society 4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Homecoming Attendant 2; School Play 1, 4. THERESE TIERNEY—Declam 1,3,4; NFL 4; Spy Staff 3,4; Marching Band 1,2,3; Concert Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1; National Honor Society 4; School Play Director 4. MARCY WAHLERT—Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; A-Club 2,3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3,4; Student Council 1; Class Officer 4; Spy Staff 2, 3,4; Editor 3; Marching Band 1; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Prom Server 2; Homecoming Attendant 3; OEA 4; Sec'y Treas. 4. SCOTT WESTPHALEN—Basketball 1,2,3; Pep Club 4. COLETTE RICHTER—Basketball 1, 2; Track 1,2; Li- LARRY VAIS—Graduate in 3 years. Declam 3; NFL 3; brarian 2; A-Club 1, 2, 3,4; Pep Club 2, 3; SES 2, 3; Debate 3. Prom Server 2; Chorus 2. 79 THE KEY TO FRIENDSHIP LIES IN FREEDOM FREEDOM TO GIVE TAKE FREEDOM TO COME GO FREEDOM TO LIVE GROW FREEDOM TO BE ALL WE CAN BE