Anita High School - Spartan Yearbook (Anita, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1980 volume:

TOP TEN SONGS - 1980 1. Escape 2. Coward of the County' 3. Babe 4. Please Don't Go 5. My Cherona 6. Cool Change 7. Gambler 8. Devil Went Down to Georgia 9. Pop Muzik 10. Let's Go HOW TIMES CHANCE! Looking back at the people of AHS, as years went by styles have changed. Through four decades, fads have come and gone and some have returned again. In the 80's, fashions are freer and individual choice determines style. FROM 1939 In 1939, the first yearbook was called the Anitan. Girls' hair was worn in curls and drawn back from the face. Boys had short hair and it was slicked back. Dresses were tailored and went to below the knees while suits had wide lapels. Pic. 1. Lawrence Hofmeister (Class of '39) Pic 2. Irene Anderson (Class of '39) Pic 3. '39 Faculty: Back Row: Lucile Buchanan, Fred Boren, Supt. M. M. Feller, Ermine Brown. Front Row: Doris Taylor, Lilith Baker, Gretchen Budd, Almeda Nieth, Jetta Knowlton. TOP TEN MOVIES - 1980 1. Rocky II 2. The Champ 3. When a Stranger Calls 4. The Jerk 5. Animal House 6. Candy Stripers 7. Wilderness Family II 8. Smokey and the Bandit' 9. Up in Smoke 10. Halloween TOP TEN MAGAZINES - 1980 1. 'Teen 2. Playboy 3. Hot Rod 4. Seventeen 5. Playgirl 6. Hustler 7. Sports Illustrated 8. People 9. Outdoor Life 10. Penthouse 2 TOP TEN MUSIC GROUPS 1980 1. The Cars 2. Styx 3. Statler Brothers 4. Eagles 5. Cheap Trick 6. Bee Gees 7. Little River Band 8. Van Halen 9. Commodores 10. ELO TOP TEN ACTOR ACTRESSES 1980 1. Burt Reynolds 2. Loni Anderson 3. Clint Eastwood 4. Cheryl Ladd 5. Eric Estrada 6. John Belushi 7. Robert Redford 8. Catherine Bach 9. Bo Derek 10. John Wayne THROUGH 1969 TOP TEN PASTTIMES 1980 1. All Sports 2. Being with boyfriend girlfriend 3. Partying 4. Watching T.V. 5. Reading 6. Hunting 7. Watching boys girls 8. Listening to radio 9. Being with friends 10. Just goofing off By 1969, The Anitan was changed to The Spar- tan. The styles had changed from bobbie socks, calf length dresses and boys' crew cuts to shorter, above-the-knee dresses, and longer, straighter hair. Pic 1. Janie Rich — class of '69. Pic 2. Mr. Dave Boldt. Pic 3. Mr. John Burke. Pic 4. Mr. Dennis Zimmerman. Pic 5. Duane Hockenberry — class of 69. Pic 6. 1969 Speech. Row Is Sheryl Peron, Rita Waters, Mr. John Burke, Gerilee Wil- lis, Allyn Richter. Row 2: Kathy Wahlert, Clark Shannon, Mike Bessire, Tim Miller, Kent Beaver, Paul Mailander, Nick Richter. Row 3: Gene Su- plee, Ron Reed, Bethel Kopp, Joe Morgan, Duane Hockenberry, Phil Rabe. 3 TO 1980 - AND A NEW ERA The late seventies saw the Anita Jr.-Sr. High School move from the 1913 3-story building to a modern, single-level high school. Even after the 1913 school is gone, the memory of it will linger in the minds of any- one who went there. (Pic 4) Styles in the seventies became freer. (Pic 3) Front row: Katrina Christensen, wearing jeans, a chambray shirt, and down vest; Sue Bailey, wearing a below-the- knee skirt and a sweater. Back row: Clint Spry, wearing jeans and T-shirt; Karla Larsen, wear- ing dress pants and shirt and a knee-length sweater coat; Mitch Cullen in a velour shirt and jeans. Generally hair was worn in the style that worked best with the hair but a curly or feathered look was what prevailed. Pic 1: Danny Pollock - Class of '81. Pic 2: Janet Jessen - Class of '81. 4 “Beyond the 70V' was the theme for Homecoming 1979. The week's activities started Sunday evening with Intramural volleyball for all the classes and faculty. Monday was “Sock It To 'Em day and everyone wore their craziest socks, (see pic 3) Slave Day was Tuesday. Pep Club members had been auc- tioned off and Tuesday they did their dirty work. (Pic 1 — Frank Young, bought by Jyl Turner for a whopping $21, heels on a leash before classes.) The Gong Show, sponsored by the freshmen, brought laughter on Tuesday night. (Pic 2 and 5 show two acts — the Boom-de-ottas: Annette Kraus, janet Jessen, Ellen Aupperle, Tammy Marnin, Lorri Murphy, Cindy Nelsen, and the Faculty Quartet: Dave Brauhn, Noel Wingate, Gary Currie, Lynn johnson. The Music Theories took top honors with their band. Wednesday, Tie 'em Up day, girls lost a ribbon every time they spoke to a boy. Pic 4 — Dean Barber proudly holds his winning number of ribbons. Everyone went to work Wednes- day night to get their class panels done, (see page 7) On Thursday, everybody came to school with their favorite T-shirt and hat on. The Powder Puff football game came out with a victory for the sophomore-junior team. (See page 7, pic 4) Following that game was the snake dance and bonfire. The big day finally came and everyone wore purple and white to show their spirit. The coronation was held in the afternoon. Tammy Marnin and Dave Winthers were crowned King and Queen of 1979. The parade followed the coronation with a pep rally at the bandshell park. The big game ended with a loss for the Spartans with a score of 12-22. Chili was served by the senior class in the school commons after the game. Saturday night came with everyone dancing to the sound of Road Crew. HOMECOMING — BEYOND THE 70'S 6 SPARTANS: Senior float Junior float Sophomore float Powder Puff game Freshman float Jr. High float Homecoming game 7 WE'VE COT GREAT On Friday afternoon, October 6, Tammy Marnin and Dave Winther were crowned queen and king of the Anita High School 1979 Homecoming. The other senior candidates were Liz Retz, Steve Schuler, Lorri Murphy, and Cory Christen- sen (Pic 1) . Attendants were Kay Ehrman and Chris Stork for the freshmen. The sophomores attendants were Joy Rodgers and Tim Eilts. Representing the junior class were Lori Harris and Corey Miller (Pic 3). Homecoming was dedicated to Leona Stapleton. Leona, who played basketball during her high school career, has been the official home basketball scorekeeper for 24 years and is the girls' chaperone for all away games. (Pic 2) Pic 4: Stephanie Brownsberger Bessire, the 1969 Homecoming Queen is crown- ing the 1979 Queen, Tammy Marnin. 8 Pic 1. Dave Winther is being picked to reign as 1979 Homecoming King by Mike Bes- sire, 1969 King. Pic 2. Tammy Marnin and Dave Winther ride with the crown-bearers, Bryan Zimmerman and April Nelsen, in the afternoon parade. Pic 3. Drill team perform their routine to Star Trek . Pic 4. Curt An- dersen, Doug Steele, Jyl Turner, Mitch Cul- len, and Amy Andersen present the skit for the entertainment of the royal court. Pic 5. Mike and Stephanie Bessire, the 1969 King and Queen, along with the crown bearers wait to pick the 1979 King and Queen. Pic 6. Anita High School Marching Band, under the direc- tion of Majorette Joyce Vokt, march in the Homecoming parade. EXPECTATIONS 9 SWINGIN' INTO THE 80'S Entertaining us throughout the year with their dancing and singing is the swing choir. This year the swing choir dressed up their shows with sweaters, and blue pants and skirts. Pic 1. Swing Choir. Row Is Scott Phillips, Shelley Chelesvig, Teresa McKinzie, Jeff Konz, Lorri Murphy, Mitch Cullen. Row 2: Ellen Aup- perle, Liz Retz, Jo Brown. Row 3: Brad Barber, Sue Bailey, Mark Squires, Dianne Miller, Charles Eades. Row 4: Dale Thelen, Mr. Helleso, Jon Hansen. Pic 2. Mr. Helleso was this year's swing choir director and pianist. Pic 3. Swing Choir performs at Showtime 79. VOICES OF AHS The concert choir this year participated in the conference music festival at Orient-Macksburg. Pic 1. The chorus for the 1979-80 school year is small in number but strong in spirit. Pic 2. Concert Choir. Row 1: Janet Nelsen, Diana Robinson, Dianne Miller, Mi- chelle Young, Linda Templeman, Tina Kinzie, Row 2: Cindy Nelsen, Liz Retz, Karla Hansen, Michelle Phillips, Pam Russell, Sue Eades, Teresa McKinzie, Row 3: Bruce Petersen, Charlie Eades, Brad Barber, Harold Wahlert, Jr., Dave Taylor, Chris Hackwell, Mr. DCamp. 11 CRESCENDO INTO THE 80'S 1 Pic 1. Concert Band. Row 1: Cindy Nelsen, Melanie Harmsen, Terry Scarf, Diana Robinson, Karla Larsen, Teresa McKinzie, Amy Andersen. Row 2: Linda Van Horn, Teresa Anderson, Sharon Vais, Paula Squires, Kim Wedemeyer, Julie Williamson, Janet Johnson, Kay Ehrman, Jeff Konz, Sandy Jessen, Dave Hockenberry, Janet Nelsen, Jane Coat- ney, Kelly Wessels, Jody Harris, Janet Jessen. Row 3: Jyl Turner, Rhonda Bartelson, Joe Richter, Corey Miller, Ross Berger, Julie Petersen, Mitch Cullen, Keith Harvey, Dave Taylor, Jack Barber, Mike Brichacek, Mark Squires, Kyle Nelsen, Doug Armentrout,. Row 4: Dale Thelen, Jon Han- sen, Tammy Marnin, Scott Mikkelsen, Lori Harris, Julie Stork, Mr. DCamp, Sally Dorsey, Sue Bailey. Not Pictured: Dana Andrews, Sheila Wilson, Curt Andersen. Pic 2. Marching Band. Front: Joy Rodgers. Row 1: Kay Ehrman, Janet Johnson, Joe Richter, Mitch Cullen, Doug Steele, Jeff Konz, Duane Thelen, Keith Harvey. Row 2: Joyce Vokt, Linda VanHorn, Paula Squires, Kim Wede- meyer, Jack Barber, Curt Andersen, Dave Taylor, Kandi Reindl, Sandy Jessen, Jody Harris, Janet Johnson, Dave Hockenberry, Sheila Wilson, Rhonda Bartelson, Jane Coat- ney, Kelly Wessels, Janet Jessen. Row 3: Julie Williamson, Julie Petersen, Sharon Vais, Dana Andrews, Sue Bailey, Sally Dorsey , Julie Stork, Lori Harris, Cindy Nelsen, Scott Mik- kelsen, Dale Thelen, Jon Hansen, Karla Larsen, Teresa McKinzie, Steve Brownsberger, Terry Scarf. Not pictured: Tammy Marnin. 12 JAZZ BAND TOURS THREE STATES This year's jazz band has been more active than in past years. Beside their usual concerts and early morning practices, the jazz band participated in the Augustana College Jazz Band Contest in Rock Island, Illinois; the Northwest Jazz Fest '80 in Maryville, Missouri; and the Southwest Community College Jazz '80 in Cres- ton, Iowa. Pic 1. Jazz Band. Row 1: Jody Harris, Sandy Jessen, Cindy Nelsen, Janet Jessen, Amy Andersen. Row 2: Julie Williamson, Dale Thelen, Sue Bailey, Sally Dorsey, Mark Squires, Dave Taylor, Kyle Nelsen, Doug Armentrout. Row 3: Tammy Marnin, Mr. DCamp, Jeff Konz, Corey Miller, Kay Ehrman, Mitch Cullen. Not Shown: Mike Brichacek. Pic 2. Mr. DCamp shows off his talent on the trombone. Pic 3. The Jazz Band performing at Augustana College. Pic 4. This year Cindy Nelsen received the high honor of being chosen for the All-State Concert Band. 13 PRINTING PRESS OF AHS Pic 1. Spy staff. Row 1: Editorial staff: Brian Hahn, Sally Dorsey, Annette Kraus, Janet Jessen, Lori Harris, Lorri Murphy, Jo Brown, Mitch Coch- ran. Row 2: Julie Williamson, Sue Bailey, Ryan Glissmann, Kelly Wessels, Teresa McKinzie, Julie Stork, Kris Behnken, Jill Neighbors, Karla Hansen, Jeff Konz, Doug Armentrout. Pic 2. Editor Kandi Reindl and Layout Editor Jo Brown work on the layout of the Spy at the Anita Tribune office. Pic 3. The Spy editorial staff meets every Tues- day morning to discuss news items that need to be covered. Mrs. Brocker — advisor, Kandi Reindl — editor, Sally Dorsey — Jr. High news, Lorri Murphy — general news editor, Jo Brown — general news editor and layout editor, Mitch Cochran — boys' sports, Lori Harris — girls' sports, Brian Hahn — activities editor, Janet Jes- sen — junior editor and feature editor. 14 SPARTAN CAPTURES MEMORIES The Spartan staff started off the year with running the concession stand for football games. Several staff members traveled to Drake University in September for a yearbook workshop. Students got ideas for the yearbook and learned how to do layouts. Another project the yearbook sponsored was selling Spartans Do It Better T-shirts, shorts, and socks. These money-making projects are used to help offset the cost of the yearbook. Pic Is Spartan staff. Row Is Pam Russell, Tammy Marnin, Lorri Murphy, Michelle Phillips, Karla Hansen, Dianne Miller. Row 2: Julie Williamson, Lori Harris, Joy Rodgers, Joey Kaufmann, Sally Dorsey, Bruce Petersen, Jill Neighbors, Kris Behnken, Janet Johnson, Erin Pettinger. Row 3: Corey Miller, Jody Harris, Debbie Masker, Sue Bailey, Karla Larsen, Ryan Glissmann, Kelly Wessels, Gary Grant, Julie Stork, Liz Retz, Jo Brown, Paula Squires, Janet Coatney, Mona Hackwell, Kay Ehrman. Not pictured: Kandi Reindl, Jan Benton, Dana Andrews, Julie Petersen, Penny Rodewald. Pic 2. Dana Andrews, Sue Bailey, and Karla Larsen work on page assignments for the first deadline. Pic 3. Editors, Sue Bailey and Joey Kaufmann, sell T-shirts, shorts, and socks during lunch. 15 Pic 1. Members of FFA for the 79-80 year. Row 1: Keith Harvey, Terry Scarf, Don Wittrock, Jim Wessling, Roger Penton, Loryn Lund, and Kevin Meyers. Row 2: Kirk Dressier, Mark Squires, Chris Stork, Tracey Watson, Ivan Lund, Tim Eilts, Ross Berger, Ann Wessling, Ron Penton, Mike Gregersen, Tim Richter, Mitch Cullen, Steve Westphalen, Jyl Turner, Mitch Harmsen, Kyle Nelsen, and Cory Christensen. Row 3: Larry Pottebaum, Mike Nelsen, David Hockenberry, Joey Kaufmann, Brad Barber, Paula Squires, Kerrie Smith, Mark Thelen, and Ross Havens. Pic. 2. Officers for this year were Ivan Lund (sentinal), Paula Squires (reporter) Cory Christensen (Vice-president), Mark Squires (Secretary), Kerrie Smith (Trea- surer), and (not shown). Dwayne Maskers. (President) EARNING TO LIVE LEARNING TO DO w am DOING TO LEARN Pic 1: Student teachers Brian Lantz and Bob Goeken look back at college days with Iowa Stater Allan McGranahan. Pic 2: A view of the grove that the VoAg members planted in 78-79. Pic 3: The Vo Ag members constructed the new Crow's Nest as one of their outside projects. Pic 4: Also this picnic shelter was made in Victory Park which earned an award from the governor for student involvement in town activities. LIVING TO SERVE 17 GOVERNING BODY OF A.H.S. The Student Council plays an important role in the AHS routine by sponsoring many activities such as Homecoming, ice cream sales. Spirit Week, and The Twerp dance. They also represent the student body at School Board meetings. A newly added responsibility for the Student Council is the changing of the activity board downtown. PIC. 1. Student Council member Cindy Nelson operates the ice cream machine during a lunch hour as Kandi Reindl looks on. PIC. 2. Student Council members: Row 1: Vice President — Janet Jessen, President — Mark Squires and sponsor — Mr. Gary Currie. Row 2: Senior representatives — Cory Christensen, Ellen Aupperle, Cindy Nel- son, Joe Richter. Row 3: Juniors — Mike Retz, Kerrie Smith, Dave Waddell. Row 4: Sophomores — Doug Armentrout, Jill Neighbors. Row 5: Freshmen — Mitch Cullen, Jody Harris. PIC 3: Alternate Student Council members participated in the changing of the activity board. PIC. 4. The Student Council and various other students de- bate over the food situation. Row 1: Janet Jessen, Jill Neighbors, Jody Harris, Cory Christensen, Dwayne Masker, Steve Schuler, Mark Squires, Kerrie Smith. Row 2: Mr. Currie, Mitch Harmson, Randy Thelen. 18 HONOR SOCIETIES ADD THIRTEEN SUPER STUDENT AWARDS Troy Wheelock — Drafting III Terry Kloppenburg — Psychology Jon Hansen — Cultural Geography project and Debate Ellen Aupperle — Child Development Kerrie Smith — French Monte Dressier — Art Mike Retz — Woodworking Kim Wedemeyer — Lab Tech, Behaviorial Science, and Advanced Biology Mike Nelson — VoAg and Shop Janet Jessen — Chemistry Doug Armentrout — Writing I OTHER NOMINEES Joey Kaufmann — VoAg III Jerry Jensen — Algebra II and Trig Paula Squires — Algebra II and Trig Tony Littleton — IPS final Quill and Scroll traveled to Des Moines for their annual outing. After eating at the Red Lobster (PIC 3), they had a choice of two movies — The Rose or All That Jazz PIC. Is Quill and Scroll inductees. Row 1: Debbie Masker, Jo Brown, Teresa McKinzie, Julie Williamson, Doug Armentrout, Janet Jessen. Row 2: Mitch Cochran, Kandi Reindl, Sue Bailey, Brian Hahn. Not pictured: Mrs. Brocker — sponsor. The National Honor Society traveled to Omaha for their annual trip. They went to see Robin Helleso in the play Irma La Douce at the Fire House Theater. PIC. 2. Row Is Kelly Smith, Kim Wedemeyer, Julie Williamson, Liz Retz, Jo Brown, Janet Jessen, Kandi Reindl. Row 2: Mike Retz, Troy Wheelock, Mark Squires, Terry Kloppenberg, Cory Christensen, Mitch Cochran. Not pictured: Mr. Gary Currie — sponsor. PIC. 3: Debbie Masker, Brian Hahn, Kandi Reindl, Janet Jessen, Teresa McKin- zie, Sue Bailey, Julie Williamson, Mrs. McCaskey enjoy supper at the Red Lobster. K - i n -o fin’1 1 h Brad Barber — History project Chris Hackwell — History project Doug Armentrout — Writing I Jan Benton — Psychology i 19 HOMES FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE Pic 1. Mrs. Ehm, sponsor of FHA, discusses the day's assignment with the singles living class. Pic. 2. FHA. Row Is Kerrie Smith; Michelle Phillips; Officers — Jo Brown, president; Janet Jessen, secretary; Kelly Smith, treasurer; Liz Retz, vice-president; Ellen Aupperle; Kim Wedemeyer; Colleen Greve; Row 2: Joy Rodgers, Annette Kraus, Julie Petersen, Jan Benton, Ann Wessling, Dee Christensen, Julie Johnson, Lorri Murphy, Debbie Masker, Sue Westphalen, Sandy Jes- sen, Jody Spry, Rhonda Bartleson, Shelley Chelesvig, Mia Bickel. Row 3: Lori Harris, Jane Coatney, Jill Neigh- bors, Erin Pettinger, Karla Hansen, Diana Robinson, Tina Kinzie, Sheila Wilson, Debbie Hastings, Sue Eades, Kay Ehrman, Mona Hackwell, Janet Johnson, Leesa West- phal. Not pictured: Kelly Wessels, Penny Rodewald, Kandi Reindl, Lorri Murphy, Jody Harris, Sue Bailey. TAKING RESPONSIBILITY i Pic 1. STUDENT LIBRARIANS. Row Is Tammy Gibson, Tracy Gibson, Merle McKinzie. Row 2: Karen Zanders, Den- ise Rathman, Christy Grubbs, Bobbi Jo Barber, Karla Hansen, Not pictured-Ka- trina Christensen. Pic 2. Mrs. Rhodes, sponsor of the student librarians, checks out a book as Mrs. Elilts looks out her office window. Pic 3. To draw interest to the library, Mrs. Rhodes decorates the bulletin board. This week is was about the 1980 Winter Olympics. Pic 4. Katrina Christensen reads while on duty at the library checkout desk. 21 A WORLD OF FAIRS The 1980 Science Fair was held at Adair-Casey. Twen- ty Anita student participated. Receiving ones were: Frank Rydl and Brian Wedemeyer for Fuel from Grain , Doug Murphy and Keith Stork for The Coriolis Effect . The 1980 Art Fair was held at Dexfield. Those that got first place awards were: Todd Johnson with his ballerina sculpture, and David Miller with his watercolor paint- ing. Pic. 1. Doug Murphy and Keith Stork with their sci- ence fair project. Pic 2. Teresa Phillips and Shelly Scott with their pro- ject. Pic 3. Brian Wedemeyer with his project. (Not pic- tured is Frank Rydl). Pic 4. Pictured are the science fair participants: Row Is Frank Rydl, Doug Murphy, Brian Wedemeyer, Keith Stork, Steve McAfee. Row 2: Shelly Scott, Janet Tem- pleman, Teresa Phillips, Denise Rathman, Kelly Meyer, Dan Dorsey, Darren Pash, Scott Pollock. Row 3: David Konz, Roger Simmons, Rick Taylor, Lyle Schellenberg, Terry Hoskins, Brian Cooley and Jeri Konz. Pic 5. The winning art fair projects. 22 A TIME OUT FOR ASSEMBLIES The 1980 A.H.S. entertainment consisted main- ly of five entertaining assemblies and one movie. One of the assemblies was a mime actor. He came and gave his interpretation of the mime world. He challenged students to do such things as jug- gle or play in his miniature band consisting of a tambourine, bike horn, trumpet, and the cym- bols. (see pic 4). The last day before Christmas vacation, the Stu- dent Council lined up a movie to show in the afternoon. The movie. Burnt Offerings, was about a some-what normal family moving into a bewitched house and the changes they made to cope with the situation but end up dying anyway. An Air Force band from Omaha, Nebraska came to play and sing a variety of different hit songs. The band, Flair'' was invited to come back for various other occasions. Mr. and Mrs. Al Bell made their way to Sons of Shipibo in South America. Mrs. Bell modeled the latest fashion of South America. Next year they plan to go to South Africa. Mr. and Mrs. Saxon are from Philadelphia and they also make a living by traveling but they only travel mainly through the United States and Can- ada. The perform psychometry to a variety of different age groups. Psychometry is mind read- ing. Together they amazed the students. Pic. 1. AHS students were enthused by the Air :orce band Flair . Pic. 2. The mimist dances with his broom. Pic. 3. Performing is the Air Force band Flair . Pic. 4. Don Wittrock, John Aggen, Julie Peter- en, Curt Andersen, and Tammy Marnin volun- eer their musical talents to the mimist. O.E.A. LEARNS BY DOING Here is a list of each member, his job in the community and the top four offices held in the OEA Chapter this 1979-80 school year; Jo Brown worked at the Anita Tribune Office, Harold Wahlert worked at Adair Feed Grain in Adair, Sue Westphalen worked at the Dentists Office and also at Rhoda Paas Lawyers Office, Pau- lette Murphy worked at Town Country Insurance and was Treasurer, Michelle Phillips worked at the Elementary School and was Secretary, Trudy Herr worked at the Atlantic Hospital and was Vice-President, Lorri Murphy worked at Anita Coop and was President, and Linda Templeman worked at Colonial Manors. PIC Is Jo Brown poses with Hecify, the frog, whom the OEA Chapter bought with their accumulated winnings of $70,000 on Casino Night at the OEA State Leadership Conference. We raffled off Heckify to raise money for the trip to Minne- apolis where Jo competed in the OEA Nationals. PIC 2: OEA members. Trudy Herr, Miss Hartstack (Sponsor), Harold Wah- lert, Paulette Murphy, Michelle Phillips, Linda Templeman, Lorri Murphy, Sue Westphalen, Jo Brown. PIC 3: OEA mem- bers in front of the Dance Marathon bulletin board. The OEA Chapter traveled to the State OEA elections in Des Moines, the State Leadership Conference in Des Moines, and the National Leadership Conference in Minneapolis, Minneso- ta. 2 FOREIGN TRADE POLICY DEBATED New cases and new debaters were the rule for A.H.S. debaters this season as they argued the national topic Resolved: That The United States Should Change Its Foreign Trade Policies. PIC Is Varsity Debaters: Joe Richter, Mitch Cochran, Mark Squires, and Jeff Konz. PIC 2: Debaters at work. PIC 3: Novice Debaters: Jack Barber, Rhonda Bartelson, Mark Zanders, and Jon Hansen. Not pictured is Doug Steele. i nm. i This was the second year for WILD (Western Iowa League of Debate). Mem- ber schools, Atlantic, Harlan, Carroll, Kuemper, Ogden, Red Oak, Lohrville and Anita held five debate and individual events tournaments climaxing in a cham- pionship tournament December 20 at Anita. In League finals, A.H.S. varsity placed second. In individual events, Jack Barber placed second in extemp, Mark Squires second in Literary Program and third in original ora- tory. In over all varsity debate, Jeff Konz placed second. New also in 1980 was Lincoln-Douglas Debate, or individual debate, introduced into the N.F.L. tournament held at Iowa State University. Mark Squires and Jeff Konz represented A.H.S. in this event. Mark got into the quarter-finals and Jeff the semi-finals of this event before losing out to Sioux City East and Sioux City Hee- lan. 25 SPEECH-THE ART OF SPEAKING, Mr. John Burke coached students in expository address, extemporaneous, original oratory, Public Address. His stu- dents were Pic 1: Row Is Jo Brown, Mark Squires, Liz Retz. Row 2: Doug Armentrout, Doug Steele, Annette Kraus, Paula Squires. Row 3: Ellen Aupperle, Jeff Konz, Jody Harris. Row 4: Lori Harris, Mike Retz, Mr. Burke, Joe Richter. Row 5: Jack Barber, Rhonda Bartelson, Sue Bailey. Back Row: Mitch Cullen Jon Hansen, Scott Phillips, and Mark Zanders. Pic 2: Annette Kraus is shown touching up her Expository Address on Cartooning . Pic 3: Janet Jessen brings you the latest in news and weather with her Radio News that won her an Outstanding at State. 26 LISTENING, LEARNING Pic 1. Miss Rita Waters coached students in Radio News, Humor- ous Reading and Prose. Her students were Row 1: Jon Hansen, Teresa McKinzie, Rhonda Bartelson, Janet Johnson, Kay Ehrman, Diana Robinson, Janet Jessen, and Doug Steele. Row 2: Karla Hansen, Erin Pettinger, Annette Kraus, Michelle Phillips, Shelley Chelesvig, Julie Stork, Kandi Reindl, Liz Retz, Rita Waters and Julie Petersen. Row 3: Jane Coatney, Leesa Westphal, Mike Gregersen, Scott Phil- lips, Jody Harris, Mona Hackwell, Jill Neighbors and Sue Bailey. Pic 2: Corey Miller is giving his speech in a last minute brush-up before a contest. Pic 3: Speakers in Storytelling and Dramatic Readings were coached by Miss Vicki Vanderur. They were Row 1: Miss Vanderbur, Janet Johnson, Corey Miller, Karla Hansen. Row 2. Janet Jessen, Jo Brown, Jody Harris, and Julie Stork. Row 3: Mark Squires and Joy Rodgers Row 4: Mona Hackwell, Sandy Jessen, Leesa Westphal, Curt Andersen, Erin Pettinger, Kerrie Smith, Jill Neighbor, and Mike Gre- gersen. 27 NFL TRIUMPHS AGAIN The National Forensic League proved again to be one of the more successful groups at AHS this year. On January 12, 1980, AHS won their 11th consecutive conference trophy, beating C-M by a mere 23 points. A new twist was added to the Walnut Hill Classic by dividing our entries into Anita High School, Anita Jr. High and Wiota High School. AHS got first and WHS achieved 3rd. C-M received the trophy for their 2nd place. The speech season ended with the 7th Annual NFL Banquet held at the Redwood. Mitch Cochran received the Jerry Shea Memorial award and Mark Squires received the Kevin Burke memorial award. Both awards were for giving outstanding help to the underclassmen in debate and speech. Many gag awards were given and everyone had a good time. There were 50 members in speech this year: Pic. 1. N- Front left: Mona Hackwell, Trudy Herr, Kandi Reindl, Annette Kraus, Julie Petersen, Shelly Chelesvig, Michelle Phillips, Steve Schuler and Mike Retz. Center: Sally Dor- sey, Tammy Marnin, Erin Pettinger, Karla Hansen, Front Right: Mike Gregersen, Liz Retz, Ellen Aupperle, Curt Anderson, Paula Squiares, Kerri Smith, Jo Brown, Mark Squires, and Brian Hahn. F: - Front: Julie Stork, Jodi Harris, Corey Miller, Mark Zanders, Doug Armentrout, Doug Steele, Jon Hansen, Scocc Phillips and Curt Behrends. Top: Jane Coatney, Diana Robinson and Rhonda Bartelsen. Middle: Jeff Konz, and Teresa McKinzie. L: - Front Left: Sue Bailey, Joy Rod- gers, Joe Richter, Sandy Jessen, Kay Ehrman, Jack Barber, Julie Williamson, Mitch Cullen, and Leesa Westphal. Across- Jill Neighbors, Lori Harris, Janet Jessen and Janet Johnson. Pic 2: Jon Hansen practicing his Outstanding speech selection. 28 — CONFERENCE TROPHY NO. 11 OUTSTANDING AT STATE SPEECH CONTEST Jon Hansen Poetry Janet Jessen ......................Radio News Liz Retz ....................Original Oratory ...................................Radio News Paula Squires ................ Public Address Jack Barber ...................Public Address Pic 1. Mrs. Cheryl McCaskey put together two — one- act plays; solo and duet mime performances. Her students were Row Is Mrs. McCaskey (coach), Ellen Aupperle, Joy Rodgers, Jeff Konz, Karla Hansen, Rhonda Bartelson. Row 2: Tammy Marnin, Teresa McKinzie. Row 3: Trudy Herr, Sally Dorsey, Dale Thelen, Sue Bailey. Row 4: Julie Peter- sen, Diana Robinson. Row 5: Mitch Cullen, Julie William- son, Mike Gregersen, Jack Barber, Brenda Havens, Doug Steele, Janet Nelson, Leesa Westphal. Pic 2. Trudy Herr practices her solo mime for the confer- ence speech tournament. Pic 3. Participating in poetry, book review, afterdinner with Mrs. Brocker as their coach were Row Is Teresa McKinzie, Jane Coatney and Diana Robinson. Row 2: Julie Williamson, Mrs. Brocker and Leesa Westphal. Row 3: Sandy Jessen, Julie Stork, Joy Rodgers, Doug Armentrout, Curt Behrends and Kay Ehrman. i 29 nita Public Library On February 9 students along with faculty members gathered in the high school com- mons to dance to the music provided by a disc jockey from WOW in Omaha. Keri Harris, the 1979 Queen, crowned Liz Retz as the 1980 Sweetheart Queen. Pic Is The reigning Queen of the Sweet- heart dance - Liz Retz. Pic 2: Queen Liz Retz dances with her es- cort Brian Wittrock. Pic 3: Sweetheart Queen candidates for 1980 were (front row) Jo Brown, Michelle Phillips, (middle row) Jody Spry, Queen Liz Retz, Kelly Smith, (back row) Ellen Aupperle, Kandi Reindl, Lorri Murphy. LIZ RETZ-SWEETHEART QUEEN 30 JUNIOR-SENIOR LUAU The Prom for AHS was held April 26, 1980, with the theme Thunder Island . The even- ing started out at 7:00 with the Junior - Senior banquet held in the commons. After the meal, the juniors and seniors were entertained by the Sophomore prom servers who sang and dance to Huiki Lau and Thunder Island. Pic 1: Headservers Tim Eilts and Kelly Wes- sels sang Thunder Island to those in atten- dance at the banquet. Pic 2: John Aggen, Julie Petersen, Dianne Murphy, Kirk Dressier, Joy Rodgers, and Todd Johnson during the skit. Pic 3: Prom Servers. Row 1: Dianne Mur- phy, Julie Petersen, Jill Neighbors. Row 2: Ju- lie Stork, Joy Rodgers, Annette Kraus, Kris Behnken, Kelly Wessels - Headserver. Row 3: Doug Armentrout, John Aggen, Todd John- son, Don Wittrock, Kirk Dressier, Tim Eilts - Headserver, Wade Jessen. 31 The commons was decorated with a foun- tain, palm trees, and a grass hut for the setting of a tropical island. The music for the dance was provided by Token from 9:00 to 12:00. Following the dance, the movies — Lega- cy and Manhattan were shown at the Anita Theater. Breakfast was served at the Legion Hall at 5:00 a.m. with the junior mothers serving the tired promgoers. Pic 1. Prom goers get a taste of paradise. Pic 2. Kris Behnken, Dan Pollack, Jody Harris, and Corey Miller dance to a slow dance. Pic 3. Prom goers danced the night away to the music of Token. SCENES FROM 32 SPIRIT BUILDERS OF A.H.S. Beth Flathers, Shelley Chelesvig, Dianne Miller, Mitch Coch- ran, Joe Richter. Row 3: Karla Hansen, Sue Bailey, Sally Dorsey, Julie Williamson, Ann Wessling Dee Christensen, Kerrie Smith, Janet Jessen, Lori Harris. Row 4: Sue Eades, Colleen Greves, Debbie Hastings, Annette Kraus, Paula Squires, Kris Behnken, Julie Stork, Jill Neighbors, Julie Petersen, Kelly Wes- sels. Row 5: Leesa Wesphal, Kay Ehrman, Debbie Masker, Julie Johnson, Jane Coatney, Joy Rodgers, Dianne Murphy. Row 6: Rhonda Bartleson, Erin Pettinger, Jyl Turner, Janet Johnson, Sandy Jessen, Jody Harris, Mona Hackwell, Diana Robinson. Not Pictured: Miss Becky Hartstack. The Pep Club this year had a contest each week during the football season among teachers, coaches, and students for a pie in the face. The person with the most money in their jar won. During Homecoming Week, they sponsored slave day. The Pep Club also sponsored the Winter Ball. Pic. 1, 2, and 3 show the anticipation of the phantom pie thrower (alias Mr. Allan McGranahan) and finally a direct hit in the face of the winner(?) Mr. Rick Michaelsen. Pic.4. Pep Club Row 1: Wendall Miller, Mitch Harmsen, Liz Retz, Pam Russell, Trudy Herr, Jo Brown, Lorri Murphy, Tammy Marnin, Cindy Nelsen, Kelly Smith. Row 2: Bruce Petersen, Kim Wedemeyer, Linda Wedemeyer, Jan Benton, INVOLVEMENT 1. If you put something into it, You'll get something out of it! A-Club SENIORS. Left Row: Tammy Marnin, Michelle Phillips, Cindy Nelsen, Jo Brown, Mitch Cochran, Mitch Harmsen, Mark Squires, Joe Richter. Right Row: Lorri Murphy, Kelly Smith, Michelle Young, Wendall Miller, Bruce Petersen, Troy Wheelock, Cory Christensen. Middle: Ellen Aupperle, Liz Retz. Not pictured: Tracey Larsen, Paulette Murphy, Kandi Reindl, Sue Westpha- len, Brian Hansen, Dwayne Masker, Steve Schuler, Da- vid Taylor, Randy Thelan, Dave Winther, Frank Young. JUNIORS. Row 1: Dave Waddell, Terry Kloppenburg, Brian Hahn, Tim Wheelock, Corey Miller. Row 2: Joyce Vokt, Linda VanHorn, Linda Wedemeyer, Dee Christen- sen, Lori Harris, Janet Jessen, Kerrie Smith. Row 3: Kim Wedemeyer, Amy Andersen, Shelley Chelesvig, Ann Wessling, Karla Larsen, Melanie Harmsen, Sue Bailey. Row 4: Richard Simmons, Kevin Meyers, Jerry Hagen, Joey Kaufmann, Ralph McAfee, Gary Vais, Row 5: Gary Grant, Richard Grubbs, Charlie Eades, Ryan Glissmann, Mike Retz. Not pictured: Chris Hackwell, Scott Mikkel- sen. SOPHOMORES. Row 1: Julie Johnson, Debbie Mask- er, Annette Kraus, Jill Neighbors, Paula Squires, Julie Petersen. Row 2: Ross Havens, Dale Thelen, John Ag- gen, Kelly Wessels, Dianne Murphy, Joy Rodgers. Not pictured: Doug Bissell, Kirk Dressier, Ross Havens, Scott Phillips, Mark Thelen, Mike Young. 35 ACHIEVEMENTS AWARDED Pic 1,2,3. Mr. Michaelsen is shown presenting the I Dare You awards to Kandi Reindl, Cindy Nelsen, and Mark Squires. Mark also re- ceived the character educa- tion award. Pic 4. In memory of sopho- more Ross Berger, his parents have established a scholar- ship to be given for the next four years. It is a $500 scholar- ship presented to a student with interests similar to Ross's — the winner is one who at- tends school to study agricul- ture or a related subject and who plans to return to farm- ing. Mr. McCranahan pre- sents the first Ross Berger Memorial Scholarship to Cory Christensen. Pic 5. The 1980 Julie We- ber Memorial Scholarships went to Liz Retz, Trudy Herr, Jody Spry, Ellen Aupperle, Mitch Cochran, Joe Richter, Cindy Nelsen and also, not shown in picture — Michelle Phillips, Kelly Smith, Jo Brown, Kandi Reindl. AWARDS o Women's Federated Character Education Award — Mark Squires Federated Campship Award — Tony Littleton Women's Service Club Scholarship — Kelly Smith State of Iowa Scholarship — Mitch Cochran Julie Weber Memorial Scholarships — Jody Spry, Joe Richter, Mitch Cochran, Ellen Aupperle, Trudy Herr, Michelle Phillips, Kelly Smith, Jo Brown, Kandi Reindl, Liz Retz. Ross Berger Memorial Scholarships — Cory Christensen I Dare You Award —- Kandi Reindl, Cindy Nelsen, Mark Squires Iowa Bar Citizenship Award — Mark Squires 36 SPORTS SHAKE YOUR PIC Is Cheerleaders display of ribbons earned at camp. The pillow was made by Miss Hartstack's mother. PIC 2. Football Cheerleaders. Front: Leslie Willet - mascot. Row Is Jo Brown, Kandi Reindl, Annette Kraus. Row 2: Lorri Murphy, Joy Rodgers, Julie Petersen. PIC 3: Football Drill Team. Dori Lund, Debbie Masker, Mia Bickel, Karla Hansen, Amy Andersen, Melanie Harmsen, Debby Hastings, Colleen Greve, Teresa Ander- sen. PIC 4: JV Football Cheerleaders. Row 1: Doreen Obermier, Brenda Havens. Row 2: Becky Denney, Janet Johnson. GROOVE THING Trying to build spirit and enthusiasm is a big part of AHS for the cheerleaders and drill team. The drill team performed a routine to the song Star Wars at Homecoming. On Parents' night, the cheerleaders entertained the parents with a dance to the song You're just what I needed . The summer of '79 was energetically spent by the football cheerleaders and drill team. The cheerleading squad went to Northwest Missouri State University at Maryville for a week at camp. Members of the drill team spent a week at Iowa State University at Ames getting new ideas. The Cheerleaders received three superiors, two outstandings, one excellent and a super star squad ribbon. The drill team members came back with several awards also. Both the cheerleaders along with the drill team came back with enthusiasm and new ideas to start off the year. The basketball and wrestling cheerleaders along with the drill team had a successful season — full of pep and energy. The basketball cheerleaders had four full pep buses go to Creston for the Boys' District Tournament — a record number. The wrestling cheerleaders cheered on two wrestlers to state. The drill team had four performances for home games. All cheerleaders and drill teams performed for the Julie Weber Memorial Scho- lorship game. The wrestling squad danced to the song Making It ; the drill team performed to the song, Shake Your Body Down . PIC 1. Basketball Cheerleaders. Front: Jill Jessen, mascot. Row 1: Jan Benton, Dee Christensen, Shelley Chelesvig. Back: Jody Spry. PIC 2. JV Basketball Cheer- leaders. Row 1: Becky Denney, Doreen Obermier. Row 2: Janet Nelsen, Mia Bickel, Colleen Greve. PIC 3. Basketball Drill Team. (Front to Back): Beth Flathers, Ann Wessling, Joni Benton, Teresa Andersen, Joyce Vokt, Erin Pettinger, Sally Dorsey, Melanie Harmsen, Amy Andersen. PIC 4. Wrestling Cheerleaders.Dianne Miller, Melanie Harmsen, Leslie Willet — mascot Amy Andersen, Kim Wede- meyer. 39 DEFENDING CHAMPIONS 40 PIC 1. Corey Miller on an option around the right side end of Bridgewater-Fontanelle. PIC 2. FOOTBALL TEAM. ROW 1: Doug Steele, Danny Newell, Kyle Nelsen, Steve Brownsberger, Keith Jorgensen, John Aggen, Ross Havens, Kirk Dressier, Mark Thelen, Jack Barber, Doug Armentrout. ROW 2: Harold Wahlert — man- ager, Jyl Turner — manager, Clayton Christensen, Terry Scarf, Tim Wheelock, Bruce Petersen, Chris Stork, Merle McKinzie, Frank Young, Mike Young, Ross Berger — manager. ROW 3: Head Coach Jim Willet, Gary Vais, Ryan Glissmann, Mike Retz, Richard Grubbs, Tim Eilts, Dave Waddell, David Christensen, Steve Schuler, Wendall Miller, Dave Winther, Todd Johnson, Assistant Coach Rick Michaelsen. ROW 4: Assistant Coach Lynn Johnson, Corey Miller, Charles Eades, Troy Wheelock, Cory Christensen, Mike Brichacek, Mitch Harmsen, Chris Hackwell, Kevin Myers, Tracey Watson, Scott Phillips, Assistant Coach Noel Wingate. PIC 3. Spartans pile on Dexfield runner for a yard loss. BATTLE CHALLENGERS Defending Conference Champi- ons were uncrowned in the 79 football season with a 4-4 league re- cord and 5-4 overall record. High- lights of the year were a 18-0 win over Adair-Casey and winning the last four games. Pic 1. 79 COACHES. Bottom: Jim Willet, and Rick Mi- chaelsen. Top Row: Lynn Johnson, and Noel Wingate. Pic 2. 79 TEAM CAPTAINS. Bottom: Frank Young, and Dave Waddell. Top Row: Cory Christensen, and Steve Schuler. Pic 3. Anita attempts to gain yardage against the Dexfield Bluedevils. Pic 4. Kevin Meyers trips up a Dexfield backer. Pic 5. Dave Winther and Referee both signal Anita touch- down against P-L defense. sc oris ANITA 8 12 EARLHAM ANITA 8 6 ORIENT MACKSBURG ANITA 0 18 DEXFIELD ANITA 0 44 STUART-MENLO ANITA 12 22 BRIDGEWATER FONTANELLE ANITA 18 0 ADAIR-CASEY ANITA 20 8 CUMBERl AND- MASSENA ANITA 32 12 PANORA-LINDEN ANITA 8 0 EXIRA ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS 1st Tejm Off. — Steven Schuler — guard 1st Team Def — Wendall Miller — guard, Troy Wheekxk — end 2nd Team Off — Frank Young — utility 2nd Team Def. — Brine Petersen — tackle, Dave Waddell — linetsaiker, Ryan Clissmann - seiondary Honorable Mention: Dave Winther, Mike Retz, Tim Wheelock 41 THE YEAR This year was actually a rebuilding year for the Spartan- ettes after losing four seniors from the 78-79 season. This year the Spartanettes had three seniors: Kandi Reindl, Kelly Smith, and Sue Westphalen. Kandi Reindl was a three-year starter. One record was broken this year — the field goal record set by Nancy McLuen — by Lori Harris with 23 field goals. Pic 1. Lori Harris demonstrates her free throw technique. Pic 2. Jill Neighbors squeezes through two guards for two points. Pic 3. (From left around) Kerrie Smith, Jill Neighbors, Kandi Reindl, Janet Jessen, Sue Westphalen, Kelly Smith, Paula Squires, Kris Behnken, Jane Coatney, Kelly Wessels, Lori Harris, Jody Harris, Brenda Havens, Sandy Jessen, Mona Hackwell, Janet Johnson, Rhonda Bartleson, Julie Stork, Kay Ehrman, Diana Robinson, Julie Johnson, and Dianne Murphy. Center: Mgr. Debbie Masker, Assistant Coach Noel Wingate, Head Coach Rick Mi- chaelsen, Mgr. Teresa McKinzie. SCOREBOARD Anita 52-32 Exira Anita 86-68 Dexfield Anita 47-65 S-M Anita 59-57 B-F Anita 45-87 A-C Anita 75-69 C-M Anita 49-66 P-L Anita 33-50 Earlham Anita 58-60 O-M Anita 66-55 Dexfield Anita 34-43 S-M Anita 42-53 B-F Anita 32-56 A-C Anita 60-39 C-M Anita 45-74 P-L Anita 71-75 Earlham Anita 74-70 O-M Anita 45-47 Coon Rapids Anita 68-70 B-F (Sectionals) 42 OF UNDERCLASSMEN PIC 1. Guards Janet Jessen, Kris Behn- ken, and Kelly Smith demonstrate tough defense. PIC 2. Lori Harris shoots for two over the opponent. PIC 3: Freshman Jodi Harris shoots for a bas- ket as Jill Neighbors looks on. PIC 4: Kelly Smith readies herself to lip it to a Spartanette. PIC 5: Janet Jessen keeps an eye on the guard and the ball. PIC 6: Starting guards, — Paula Squires, Kris Behnken and Janet Jessen — wait for a rebound. PIC 7: Kelly Wessels shoots to contribute two. PIC 8: Honorable Mention Southwestern Iowa, 2nd Team All Conference, Junior, Lori Har- ris averaged 29 points a game. 43 SPARTAN SPIRIT PIC Is BOYS' BASKETBALL: ROW Is Head Coach Dave Boldt, manager David Boldt, Asst. Coach Bob jickson. ROW 2: Doug Armentrout, Mitch Cochran, Scott Phillips, Chris Hack- well, Cory Christensen, Terry Kloppenburg, Mike Brichacek, Joe Richter, Mark Squires, Brian Hahn, Mike Retz, Corey Mill- er. PIC 2: Joe Richter fires a shot against A-C. PIC 3: Mike Brichacek powers a shot over the Bombers. 3 fa 44 IS SKY HIGH The mighty Spartan machine put together a winning season filled with hopes, desires, and heartbreaks. The cagers began the season with hopes of a conference title. Then, with a loss midway through the season to C-M, we realized these hopes could not become reality. The Spartan's defeated A-C for the Sectional Championship, but then lost a heartbreaker to Corning in District play PIC 1: JUNIOR VARSITY. Row Is Mitch Cullen, Wade Jessen, Doug Armentrout, Jim Wessling, Tony Littleton. Row 2: Todd Johnson, Clay Christensen, Ross Berger, Ivyn Lund, Curt Behrends, Scott Phillips, Tim Richter, Jeff Konz, Coach Bob Jackson. PIC 2: Terry Kloppenburg lays one in against a B-F defender. PIC 3: Boys All-Conference Selections: Joe Richter — first team; Terry Kloppenburg — second team; Mike Brichacek — third team. Anita Scoreboard 38 W 32 Dexfield Anita 63 W 39 (OT) • S-M Anita 52 W 33 B-F Anita 33 L 36 A-C Anita 51 W 31 C-M Anita 53 L 54 P-L Anita 38 W 36 Earham Anita 42 L 73 O-M Anita 55 W 53 Dexfield Anita 74 W 53 S-M Anita 58 W 49 B-F Anita 65 W 44 A-C Anita 43 L 50 C-M (OT) Anita 76 W 46 P-L Anita 80 W 61 Earlham Anita 55 L 58 O-M Anita 68 W 54 Coon Anita 65 W 54 Rapids Exira Anita 53 Sectional W 51 Greenfield Anita 41 W 31 C-M Anita 54 W 49 A-C Anita 62 District L 72 Corning 45 The 1979-80 wrestling team had something new at AHS — the squad had a female participate in a male sport. Michelle Young was a new member of the wrestling team as a senior. Some wrestlers commented that at first it was different to have a girl on the team, but after awhile they didn't even notice her. The dual record of 8-3 is the best record the wrestlers have had. This included wins over all the teams in the conference. This is the best season the wrestlers have had as a team, comments Mr. Willet, head wrestling coach. The wrestlers started out the season with a first place win at the Exira tournament. They came in with second place at the East Union tournament later in the year. Anita also took second place at the Conference with several individual first place titles, including Sean Grant at 98 pounds, Frank Young at 138 pounds, and Dave Waddell at 185 pounds. Sectionals were held at Anita this year and AHS had three district qualifiers: Tim Wheelock, Dave Waddell, and Wendall Miller. At the district tournament Waddell and Miller finished with second places and won a berth at the state tournament. Due to Gary Grant's injuries, for the remainder of the year many 112 weight class matches were forfeited. Coach Willet also commented that the wrestlers developed greatly over the past 7 or 8 years but there is still some room for improvement. Pic 1 Row Is Frank Young, Ryan Glissman, Ross Havens, Dan Newell, Gary Grant, Kyle Nelsen, Sean Grant. Row 2: Bruce Peterson, Tim Wheelock, Charlie Eades, Dave Waddell, Wendall Miller, Rod Glissman. Row 3: Michelle Young, joey Kaufmann, Richard Grubbs, Mitch Harmsen, Troy Wheelock, Chris Stork, Keith Jorgensen, Terry Scarf, Merle McKinzie. o Score Board Lenox W Exira W Nishna Valley L O-M W S-M W Coon Rapids L C-M W Dexfield W P-L W Elk Horn W Guthrie Center L Tournaments Exira 1st )V 5th Coon Rapids 6th East Union 2nd Little 8 2nd 46 DUAL RECORD Pic 1. Wendall Miller, heavyweight, goes for a take-down during sectional finals. Wendall won second at sectionals, second at districts, and got in the top eight at state. He has made it to state two years in a row. Pic 2. Dave Waddell, 185, tries a double arm bar for a pin at the Conference Tournament. He won second at sectionals and districts, but was defeated in the second round at state. Pic 3. Frank Young tries to get a good grip on his opponent. Pic 4. Sean Grant wrestles against Milner from Greenfield at Sectionals; he placed third. 47 PROVING WHAT THEY WERE WORTH The 1980 girls' track year proved to be a great success for the team. The girls placed high in all of their meets and placed first in their own Spartanette Relays. Three records were broken. The 400 meter relay team (Kay Ehrman, Dee Christensen, Kelly Wessels, and Jill Neighbors) broke the record with a time of 52.5 seconds. The 800 meter relay team (Janet Jessen, Lori Harris, Kelly Wessels, and Jill Neighbors) shattered the old record with a time of 1:49:5. Neighbors broke the 100 meter dash record with a time of 12.7 seconds. Neighbors also made it into the 100 point club with a total of 133Vi points. This year the girls' track team accomplished a goal that they set at the beginning of the season — to send a relay team to the State Track Meet at Drake. But instead of sending one team, they sent two — the 400 and 800 meter relay team (see Pic 3). Pic 1. Girls' Track. Row Is Lori Harris, Kelly Wessels, Row 2: Linda Wedemeyer(manager), Joyce Vokt, Jody Harris, Lynn Johnson(coach). Row 3: Michelle Young, Dee Christensen, Ann Wessling, Kay Ehrman, Janet Johnson. Row 4: Paula Squires, Jill Neighbors, Janet Jessen, Kerrie Smith, Kim Wede- meyer. Pic 2. Jody Harris high jumps for 5th place at the Spartanette Relays. Pic 3. The 400 and 800 meter relay teams who qualified for state. Row Is Dee Christensen, Kay Ehrman, Jill Neighbors, Row 2: Lori Harris, Janet Jessen, Kelly Wessels. SCOREBOARD Points Place Greenfield Invitational 36 Vi 5 Dexfield Relays 68 Vi 2 P-L Relays 48 5 Spartanette Relays 80 1 A-C Invitational 44 4 Corning Relays 46 Vi 4 Conference 54‘ 2 3 Nishna Valley 25 6 Districts 42 4 48 TRYING WITH BEST EFFORTS Conference 9th Elkhorn Invitational 13th Dexfield 5th A-C Relays 6th A-C Invitational 14th Cyclone Relays 10th Spartan Relays 11th Tiger Relays 10th With much effort, the boys' track team gained experience. There was only one senior on the team. Coach Dave Boldt com- mented on the season, Although we didn't score a lot of points this season, there were a lot of good underclassmen. Next year's freshmen should give us definite help ' Pic 1. Boys' track. Row 1: Ralph McAfee, Richard Simmons, Jerry Hagen, Mike Young, Keith Harvey. Row 2: Don Wittrock, Joey Kaufmann, Ryan Glissmann, Dave Waddell, Kevin Myers, Mike Brichacek, Curt Andersen. Row 3: Charlie Eades, Richard Grubbs. Pic 2: Kevin Myers concentrates hard as he prepares to pole vault. Pic 3. Keith Harvey and Don Wittrock exchange the baton in the mile relay. Pic 4. Charlie Eades spins around as he gets ready to throw the discus. 49 SWINGING INTO The girls' golf team had a very good year — a 5-4 overall record. The team got third out of eight in sectionals and next year their goal is to go on to districts. Only two out of the team were not freshman. The boys' team consisted of many young players. Their future looks promising Pic 1. Boys' and Girls' Golf. Row 1: Corey Miller, Mona Hack- well, Kandi Reindl, Sandy Jessen, Tim Wheelock. Row 2: Jack Barber, Curt Behrends, Troy Wheelock, Terry Kloppenburg, Dan- ny Pollock, Mitch Cullen, Coach Kuberski, Doug Steele. Not pic- tured: Mitch Cochran, Sheila Wilson, Amy Andersen. Pic. 2. Danny Pollock takes his turn at the P-L meet. Pic 3. Terry Kloppenburg swings as his teammates watch. Coach Kuberski named him as the most consistent golfer on the team. Pic 4. Mona Hackwell and Sandy Jessen walk away with a 27 stroke win. GOLF SCOREBOARD Anita (B) 182 178 Guthrie (G) 257 241 Center Anita (B) 169 165 Oakland (G) 217 209 Anita (B) 183 186 Griswold (G) 232 214 Anita (B) 174 153 Corning (G) 214 256 Anita (B) 188 186 Audubon (G) Anita (B) 175 170 Oakland (G) 239 250 Anita (B) 170 201 Exira (G) 224 247 Anita (B) 179 191 Griswold (G) 246 225 Anita (B) 193 169 Corning (G) 196 219 Anita (B) 199 179 Panora (G) 244 271 Linden Anita (B) 171 189 Guthrie (G) 228 214 Center Sectionals Boys placed 5th out of 10 Girls placed 3th out of 8 TENNIS SCOREBOARD Anita (G) 0 7 S-M (B) 2 6 Anita (G) 2 7 Atlantic (B) 1 8 Anita (G) 2 7 Audubon (B) 5 4 Anita (G) 1 8 S-M (B) 3 7 Anita (G) 5 4 Atlantic (B) 2 7 SPRING SPORTS Pic 1. Dianne Murphy concentrates on getting her serve in. Pic 2. Boys' Tennis. Row 1: Mike Retz, Clayton Christensen, Dale Thelen, Jeff Konz. Row 2: Coach Foulkes, Scott Phillips, Dave Taylor, Mark Thelen. Pic 3. Coach Foulkes watches a tennis match thoughtfully. Pic 4. Girls' Tennis. Row 1: Shelley Chelesvig, Rhonda Bartelson, Paulette Murphy, Kelly Smith, Diana Robinson, Karla Larsen, Debbie Masker, Jane Coatney, Julie Stork, Dianne Murphy. Row 2: Coach Foulkes, Erin Pettinger, Doreen Obermeier, Joy Rodgers, Julie Johnson, Lorri Murphy, Julie Petersen, Annette Kraus, Ellen Aupperle, Sue Bailey, manager. Not pictured: Teresa Andersen, manager. Pic 5. Dave Taylor sets himself up for a good shot. Pic 6. Clayton Christensen serves one of his four aces, while Scott Phillips gets ready at the net. AHS BUSY WITH Pic 1: Lori Harris reaches down for a grounder catch. Pic 2: Girls' Softball. Row Is Kerrie Smith, Julie Petersen, Jill Neighbors, Kandi Reindl, Rhonda Bartelson, Diana Robinson, Kim Wede- meyer. Row 2: Linda Wedemeyer, Joyce Vokt, Lori Harris, Kelly Smith, Julie Johnson, Jody Har- ris, Mona Hackwell, Kelly Wessels. Pic 3: Kelly Wessels warms up with a pitch. 52 SUMMER SPORTS BASEBALL SCOREBOARD Anita 0 10 Oakland Anita 7 9 Earlham Anita 13 2 C-M Anita 15 2 Dexfield Anita 8 12 S-M Anita 3 7 B-F Anita 5 3 A-C Anita 0 5 C-M Anita 0 10 P-L Anita 11 13 Earlham Anita 6 8 0-M Anita 7 10 Dexfield Anita •9 11 S-M Anita 4 6 B-F Anita 2 7 A-C Anita 3 7 C-M Anita 3 5 Exira Anita 3 9 Sectional P-L Anita 6 8 Greenfield Pic 1. Boys' Baseball. Row 1: Richard Grubbs, Harold Wahlert, Danny Newell, Wade Jessen, Tony Littleton, Curt Behrends, Row 2: Corey Miller, Chris Hackwell, Dave Kopp, Doug Armentrout, Tim Wheelock, Mitch Cochran, Troy Wheelock, Cory Christensen. Pic. 2 Mitch Cochran pitches as Troy Wheelock moves to second. Pic 3. Troy Wheelock stretches to catch a ball at first base. 53 SPARTANETTES END SECOND SEASON WITH 6-8 RECORD In the second year of volleyball at AHS, Lori Harris was named to All- State Honorable Mention. The Spartanettes also rated 28th in the state in serve reception. PIC. Is Lori Harris bumps the ball as Kelly Wessels, Joyce Vokt and Linda Wedemeyer watch. PIC. 2: JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL. ROW Is Erin Pettinger, Teresa McKinzie. ROW 2: Rhonda Bartleson, Paulette Murphy, Julie Williamson, Kay Ehrman. ROW 3: Coach Bob Jackson, Dianne Miller, Ellen Aupperle, Sharon Vais. ROW 4: Jane Coatney, Leesa Westphal, Liz Retz, Kerrie Smith, Julie Johnson. ROW 5: Michelle Phillips, Dee Chris- tensen, Amy Anderson. PIC 3: VARSITY VOLLEYBALL. ROW Is Jill Neighbors, Sandy Jessen, Tammy Marnin, Kelly Smith, Dianne Murphy, Cindy Nelsen. ROW 2: Joyce Vokt, Mona Hackwell, Jody Harris, Kelly Wessels, Lori Harris, Linda Wedemeyer, Sally Dorsey, Paula Squires, Coach Bill Foulkes. SCOREBOARD Match Anita Opp C-M 2 0 S-M 0 3 Exira 2 3 Dexfield 2 3 Earlham 3 2 Guthrie 0 3 A-C 2 3 Earlham 3 0 Guthrie Center 0 3 S-M 3 2 A-C 2 3 C-M 3 2 Exira 3 1 Elk Horn 1 3 54 FACULTY AND STAFF LOOKING AT THE LEADERS Pic 1. Mr. Gary Currie, principal of Anita High School, sits back and relaxes for a moment during his busy schedule of keeping the school running smoothly. Mr. Currie graduated from UNI with his B.A. and M.A., and he is presently taking classes at ISU. Pic 2. Mr. Don Brichacek, Anita's school superintendent, pauses at this office door. Mr. Brichacek received his B.S., M.A., and Ed. Specialist at the University of Nebraska and has been in Anita 11 years. Pic 3. Another familiar face in the office of the high school is Naomi Hackwell. She takes care of class passes, lunch tickets, and also serves as the principal's secretary. Pic 4. Jim Mailander, Ranny Kelloway, Merlin Christensen, Jack Retz, and Dick Nelsen have served on the Anita school board. Pic 5. Jean Gill, secretary to the superintendent and school board, has been with the school for 24 years. 56 HONOR STUDENTS AND DAR CITIZEN Julie Graham DAR Citizen Honor Students (I. to r.l: Julie Graham. Social Studies: Kelly Nance. Mathematics: Carla Hooten. Typing: Debbie Hurley. Bible: Ellen Wilkerson. English: Kent Horton. Citizenship. NEDT Test: Dawn Webb. P.E.. NEDT Test: Jim Burton. P.E.: Tim Rainey. Most Improved Student. Julie Graham was chosen to represent CAC as the Prudence Hall Chapter DAR Good Citizen for 1979-1980. The contest is open to senior boys and girls. To qualify as the DAR Citizen for the school you must be a citizen of the USA and have the qualifications of Leadership — which includes personality, self- control, ability to assume responsibility; Depend- ability — which includes truthfulness, loyalty, punctuality; Service — which includes coopera- tion, courtesy, consideration of others; Patriotism — which includes unselfish interest in family, school, community, and the nation, to an outstand- ing degree. Prizes on the state and national level include bonds and scholarships. SENIORS Ken Boyum David Bradshaw John Bremer Bob Bubon Vicki Buhler Marc Chart Rick Benavides Scott Christian Audrey Cooley Bruce Church Eric Dahlstrom Mike Brannen Mike Bunch Karen Clark Paul Dallapiazza WHATEVER YOUR GIFT What is that you hold in your hand? Nothing, you say? Look again. Every hand holds some special gift — A hammer, a broom, a pen, A hoe, a scalpel, an artist’s brush, A needle, a microscope, A violin’s bow, a way with words In the giving of faith and hope. What is that you hold in your hand? Whatever your gift may be, It can open your door to abundant life — You hold in your hand the key. Helen Lowrie Marshall WHO’S WHO FRIENDLIEST — Cheri Lewis and Tim Rainey MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED — Dawn Webb and Bob Branscomc Mr. Dave Boldt. Jr. Hi Science, Jr. Hi and H.S. P.E. Boys' Basketball, Boys' Track, Athletic Director, A- Club, Driver's Ed., Jr. Hi sponsor. (College) University of South Dakota. Mr. Jim DCamp. Jr. Hi and H.S. Band, H.S. Chorus, Music Theory, Music Appreciation. (College) San Antonio College, Texas; St. Ambrose College. Miss Becky Hartstack. Business, OEA sponsor, cheerleading sponsor. (Col- lege) University of Northern Iowa, Des Moines Area Com- munity College. Mrs. Ruthe Brocker. H.S. English, SPY sponsor, Quill and Scroll sponsor. Speech. (College) Simpson College. Mr. John Burke. U.S. History, U.S. Govern- ment, Debate, Speech, N.F.L., Senior Class. (College) Loras College, University of Iowa. Mrs. Dee Cams. Study Hall, Drill Team spon sor. Mrs. Dorothy Ehm. Home Economics. F.H.A. sponsor. (College) Iowa State University. Mrs. Virginia Eilts. Librarian. (College) University of Denver. Mr. Bill Foulkes. H.S. Math. Jr. Hi and H.S. Vol- leyball, Tennis, Junior Class. (College) Drake University. Mr. Robin Helleso. Elementary Vocal and Jr. Hi Chorus. Jr. Hi and H.S. Swing Choir. (College) Central Col- lege at Pella. Mr. Bob Jackson. H.S. Science, Girls' Softball, Asst. Volleyball, Asst. Boys' Basketball, Jr. Hi Girls' Bas- ketball, (College) Wayne State, Northwest Missouri State University. Mr. Lynn Johnson. Industrial Arts. Girls' Track, Boys' Baseball, Jr. Hi Boys' Basketball, Asst. Football, Ju- nior Class sponsor. (College) Dana College. 57 Mr. Jim Kuberski. jr. Hi Social Studies, H.S. Ge- ography, Economics, Jr. Hi Wrestling, Football, Asst. H.S. Wrestling, Golf, Sophomore Class. (College) Northwest Missouri State University. Mrs. Peggy Rhodes. Library clerk. Mr. Jim Willet. Jr. Hi Math, H. S. P.E. Head Football, Head Wrestling, Jr. Hi Girls' Track. (College) Northeast Missouri State Uni- versity, South Dakota State. Mrs. Cheryl McCaskey. Jr. Hi and H.S. English. Year- book, Speech, Jr. Hi Sponsor. (College) Northwest Missouri State University, Iowa State University, University of Ne- braska — Omaha. Mr. Allen McGranahan. Vo-Ag, Adult Farmers. FFA sponsor. (College) Iowa State University. Mr. Rick Michaelsen. Guidance Counselor, Psy- chology, P.E., Girls' Basket- ball, Asst. Football, Jr. Hi Boys' Track, Freshman Class. Adult Education. (College) Northwest Missouri State University. Mr. Tom Rhodes. Jr. Hi and H.S. Art. Art Club. (College) Southwest Texas, Wayne State, Northwest Mis- souri State University. Mrs. Joan Rydl. Jr. Hi study hall, office assis- tant. Miss Vicki Vanderbur. H.S. English and French. Speech, Freshman class. (Col- lege) Central College at Pella. Mr. Noel Wingate. Business. Asst Football, Asst. Girls' Basketball, Senior class. (College) Augustana College at Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Mr. Dennis Zimmerman. Biology. Advanced Biology, Health, World History, Be- havioral Science, Modern World Problems. (College) Northwest Missouri State University, Creston Commu- nity College. Miss Ardith Zinke. Learning Disabilities, Re- source Room. (College) Uni- versity of Nebraska, Drake University. 58 PIC 1. Dennis Zimmerman, 13 years at A.H.S., is shown helping Kelly Wessels. PIC 2. Bill Foulkes, here 11 years, has been involved in Math, Volleyball and tennis (sports he promoted). PIC 3. Noel Wingate, also here 11 years helps his business class. PIC 4. Dave Boldt (active with Science, Boys Athletics and Athletic Director) has been here 11 years. OLDIES BUT GOODIES THIS IS JOHN BURKE'S SCHOOL The faculty spotlight often focuses on Mr. John Burke. As a faculty member of Anita High School, Mr. Burke has a place in the memories of over 1000 graduates. Since 1958 when Mr. Burke first came to Anita, he has had many and varied teaching assignments. The classes of 1958-1964 will remember Mr. Burke teaching Freshman English, Sophomore English, and English Literature. During this time, he also coached one-act plays. Stu- dents now think of Mr Burke in connection with American History, American Govern- ment, speech, and debate. Speech and debate are Mr. Burke's specialties. In 1979, there were over 60 students in the National Forensic League (NFL). The competition for membership in the NFL is al- most as great as for member- ship in the A-Club — a surpris- ing fact for high school stu- dents. Since Mr. Burke started debate in Anita in 1962, our teams have been the winners in State Debate in '67, '68, and '74. They were Runners-up in '72, '75, '77, and '78. Thanks to Mr. Burke's supervision Anita hosts an annual speech contest, the Walnut Hill Classic and has hosted the District Individual Speech Contest. A visiting speech coach summed up Mr. Burke's place in Anita. After passing by the trophy case laden with various speech trophies, she com- mented in the coaches' lounge that this school had as many speech trophies as other schools have for sports. The answer came simply, This is John Burke's school. BEST FOR THE JOB These are the people behind the scene who keep our school clean and running smoothly. These people deserve a vote of thanks. Thanks to the custodians and student janitors, when tomorrow comes we don't see the mess we left behind yesterday. Pic 1. Student Jani- tors. Ralph McAfee, Rod Taylor, Colleen Greve, Mark Luke, Mike Kraus, Kelly Bur- meister. Not pictured: Ryan Glissmann. Pic 2. Janitors. Harold Cams, Terry Joens, Not pic- tured: Josephine Ballenseifer. The cooks put up with more than their share of back talk but still provide us with a nutrious lunch 5 days a week. Pic 3. Cooks. Phyllis Brownsberger, Betty Wahlert, Barb Jessen. The bus drivers do more than just getting kids to school on time. They drive pep buses and provide transporta- tion for field trips. Without them, many of us would just stay home. Pic. 4. Bus drivers. Dennis Petersen, Karen Berger, Karen Bea- singer, Cortez Stanley, Irwin Beschorner, Ivan Joens. Not pictured: Mike Lee. 60 JUNIOR HIGH h. Keith Beasinger Tom Christensen Tom Coatney Clint Dorsey Brent Fortune Tammy Gibson Tracy Gibson The seventh grade officers: Back: Micki Harris — President Paul Jorgensen — Vice- President Front: Carol Pottebaum — Secretary Todd Schollars — Treasurer Jeff Grant Janet Hagen Toni Hansen Micki Harris Paul Jorgensen Lori Lank Shown busy (?) in study hall are Mark Kopp, Todd Schollars, Clint Dorsey, Alan Pierce. Scott Larsen Nyle Lund Kristy Mardesen Jane Petersen Alan Pierce Carol Pottebaum Randy Pringnitz Mike Ramsey Dale Robinson Mike Ruggles Randy Scarf Todd Schollars Jody Skellenger Karen Zanders and Jody Skellenger tooting their ean Vokt Discussing today's gossip at lunch. JoBeth Williamson Row 1- Sandy VanAer- nam, Lori Lank, Brenda Conrad, Kristy Marde- sen. Row 2- JoBeth Wil- liamson, Dawn Pedersen, Tammy Gibson, Toni Hansen. Row 3- Micki Harris, Janet Hagen, Car- ol Pottebaum, Jane Pe- tersen. are practicing for their musical, Star Pow- er. Karen Zanders 63 Scot Bailey , Bobbi Jo Barber Dean Barber Dale Behrends Kevin Brocker Julie Christensen Katrina Christensen Some eighth grade girls converse while eating. Brenda Conrad Brian Cooley Dan Dorsey Christy Grubbs The eighth grade officers: Back: Mark Kopp — President Gina Lund — Vice- President Front: Keith Stork — Secretary Shelly Scott — Treasurer Marcy Harmsen Terry Hoskins Steve Jorgensen David Konz Mark Kopp Gina Lund Steve McAfee Kelly Meyer Doug Murphy Darren Pash Dawn Pedersen Teresa Phillips 64 Scott Pollock Charles Ramsey Denise Rathman Frank Rydl Lyle Schellenberg Shelly Scott Roger Simmons Steve Sisler Tracy Smith Clint Spry Kipp Spry Marcia Squires Dan Dorsey, Bobbi Jo Bar- ber, Kelly Meyer, Kevin Brocker, Brian Cooley, and Steve McAfee work hard in drafting class. Keith Stork Wesley Stuetelberg Rick Taylor Brian Cooley, Dale Beh- rends, Paul Jorgensen, Doug Murphy, Keith Bea- singer, Randy Scarf, Jane Petersen, Marcia Squires, Tom Christensen, Teresa Phillips, Denise Rathman, and Brian Wedemeyer in band. Janet Templeman Brian Wedemeyer Robert (Bobby) Wedemeyer Joelene White Theresa Willet Clark Wilson 65 JR. HIGH ATHLETES The Anita Junior High football eighth grade team com- pleted the second undefeated season. The record this year was 5-0. Terry Hoskins(offense) and Frank Rydl(de- fense) were chosen as Outstanding players by their fellow team members. Mr. Jim Kuberski was coach. PIC I.Row Is Jr. High Football, Alan Pierce, Scott Larsen, Keith Bea- singer, Mike Ruggles, Chuck Ramsey, Mike Ramsey, Randy Scarf, Kelly Meyer, Tom Christensen. Row 2: Scott Pollock, Kipp Spry, Dean Barber, Terry Hoskins, Brian Wedemeyer, Mark Kopp, Keith Stork, Scot Bailey, Rick Taylor. Row 3: Bobby Wedemeyer, Clark Wilson, Steve Jorgensen, Clint Spry, Wes Stuetelburg, Kevin Brocker, Lyle Schellenberg, Frank Rydl, Doug Murphy. The Jr. Boys Track team did well this year. They re- ceived first place at the Anita-C M Dual, first place at the A-C Invitational, third place at the Conference meet and first place at the Anita Invitational. Comments Coach Rick Michaelsen, This was a really talented group of young men. They have tasted success in the field of sports and I hope they have the drive and determination to work hard for future success. PIC 2. Jr. High Boys Track. Row 1: Kelly Meyer, Dean Barber, Kevin Brocker, Mark Kopp, Terry Hoskins, Keith Stork, Frank Rydl, Darren Pash, Clint Spry, Coach Michalsen. Row 2: Clark Wilson, David Konz, Scot Bailey, Wes Stuetelburg, Brian Wedemeyer, Roger Simmons, Lyle Schellenberg, Scott Pollock, Kipp Spry. Row 3: Randy Scarf, Jeff Grant, Keith Beasinger, Todd Schollars, Alan Pierce, Tom Christensen, Tom Coatney, Nyle Lund, Mike Ramsey, Mike Ruggles, Scott Larsen. The wrestlers had a winning season with a 5-3 record. Their coach was Mr. Kuberski. PIC 3. Jr. High Wrestling. Front: Randy Scarf, Steve Jorgensen. Back: Brent Fortune, Dean Barber, Kelly Meyer, Clark Wilson, Frank Rydl, Wes Stuetelburg, Alan Pierce, Mike Ruggles. 66 Mr. Jim Willet, Jr. High Girls Track coach, said, We started off slowly but finished with impressive statistics by the end of the season. PIC 1. Jr. High Girls Track. Row Is Bobbi Jo Barber, Katrina Christensen, Joelene White. Row 2: Teresa Phillips, Marcy Harmsen, Theresa Willet, Denise Rathman, Ja- net Templeman. Row 3: Tracy Smith, Julie Christensen, Gina Lund, Shelly Scott, Marcia Squires. Row 4: Karen Zanders, Jean Vokt, Lori Lank, Christy Grubbs, Jody Skellenger. Row 5: Janet Hagen, Carol Pottebaum, Jane Petersen, Micki Harris, Brenda Conrad. Mr. Bob Jackson, the Jr. High Girls Basketball coach, cited their record as: seventh grade 2-3 and eighth grade 3-6. PIC 2. Jr. High Girls Basketball. Row 1: Lori Lank, Jody Skellenger, Janet Hagen, Kristy Mardesen. Row 2: Karen Zanders, Sandy VanAernam, Toni Hansen, Jean Vokt, Micki Harris, Jane Peter- sen, Carol Pottebaum. Row 3: Coach Bob Jackson, Dawn Pe- dersen, Shelly Scott, Marcia Squires, Denise Rathman, Brenda Conrad, Christy Grubbs. On ladder: Teresa Phillips, Julie Christensen, Tracy Smith, Theresa Willet, Gina Lund. A new fall sport was girls volleyball. They played Exira twice but lost both. Mr. Bill Foulkes, coach, commented, It was the first time they have worked with the basic skills of volleyball. I'm looking for a better season next year. PIC 3. Jr. High Volleyball. Row 1: Janet Hagen, Katrina Christensen. Row 2: Jane Petersen, Sandy VanAernam, JoBeth Williamson. Row 3: Micki Harris, Carol Pottebaum. Row 4: Lori Lank, Jody Skellenger, Tori Hansen. Row 5: Karen Zanders, Christy Grubbs. Row 6: Bobbi Jo Barber, Joelene White, Jean Vokt. Row 7: Coach Bill Foulkes, Kristy Mardesen. The eighth grade boys basketball team had a good year with a 6-2 record, seventh grade had a 2-3 record. Coach Lynn Johnson said he is expecting big things out of all of the boys in the future. PIC 4. Jr. High Boys Basketball. Row 1: Keith Beasinger, Todd Schollars, Brian Wedemeyer, Terry Hoskins, Lyle Schellenberg, Mark Kopp, Keith Stork, Tom Coatney, Tom Christensen, Paul Jorgensen. Row 2: Coach Lynn Johnson, Scott Larsen, Jeff Grant, Mike Ramsey, Doug Murphy, Dan Dorsey, Scot Bailey, Dale Behrends, Roger Sim- mons, Darren Pash, Kevin Brocker, David Konz. 67 JUNIOR HIGH: 68 Pic 1. Jr. High Band. Row 1: Denise Rathman, David Konz, Brian Wedemeyer, Jean Vokt, Gina Lund, Theresa Willet Row 2: Julie Christensen, Tracy Smith, Steve McAfee, Mike Ruggles, Micki Harris, Bobby Wedemeyer, Bobbi Jo Barber, Joelene White, Tom Christensen, Jane Petersen, Janet Hagen, Teresa Phillips, Shelly Scott, Marcia Squires. Row 3: Lori Lank, Karen Zanders, Sandy Van Aernam, Jody Skel- lenger, Brenda Conrad, Lyle Schellenberg, Doug Murphy, Katrina Christensen, Brian Cooley, Dale Behrends, Randy Scarf, Paul Jorgensen, Keith Beasinger, Jeff Grant, Wes Stuetelburg, Dean Barber, Roger Simmons, Clark Wilson, Kelly Meyer. Row 4: Kristi Mardesen, Kevin Brocker, Terry Hoskins, Keith Stork, Frank Rydl, Scot Bailey, Mr. James DCamp. Not pictured: Dale Robinson. Pic 2. Mr. Rhodes' art students with their house projects. Left to right: Clint Spry, Dale Behrends, Dean Barber, Scot Bailey, Scott Pollock, Keith Stork, Mark Kopp, Steve Sisler, Brian Wedemeyer, Janet Templeman, Denise Rathman, Teresa Phillips, Gina Lund, Clark Wilson, Tracy Smith, David Konz, Doug Murphy. Pic 3. Jr. High Basketball Cheerleaders. Janet Templeman, Bobbi Jo Barber, Marcy Harmsen. Not pictured: Katrina Christensen. Pic 4. Jr. High Football Cheerleaders. Front: Brenda Conrad, Marcia Squires. Back: Tracy Smith, Micki Harris, Gina Lund, Theresa Willet. INVOLVEMENT Pic 1. Jr. High Wrestling Cheerleaders. Front: Brenda Conrad. Back: Micki Harris, Shelly Scott, Jane Petersen. Pic 2. Jr. High Jazz Band. Row 1: Shelly Scott, Teresa Phillips, Janet Hagen, Jane Petersen, Gina Lund, Bobbi Jo Barber, Jody Skellenger, Denise Rathman, David Konz. Row 2: Kelly Meyer, Clark Wilson, Roger Simmons, Dean Barber. Row 3: Steve McA- fee, Frank Rydl, Keith Stork, Kevin Brocker, Brenda Conrad, Lyle Schellenberg, Brian Cooley, Dale Behrends. Pic 3. Jr. High Chorus. Row 1: Bobbi Jo Barber, Katrina Chris- tensen, Sandy Van Aernam, Toni Hansen, Jo Beth Williamsen, Lori Lank, Janet Templeman. Row 2: Marcia Squires, Julie CHristen- sen. Shelly Scott, Tracy Smith, Brenda Conrad, Joelene White, Dawn Pedersen, Jody Skellenger, Janet Hagen, Micki Harris, Jane Petersen, Tammy Gibson. Row 3: Frank Rydl, Kevin Brocker, Mark Kopp, Kristi Mardesen, Tracy Gibson, Carol Pottebaum, Teresa Phillips, Gina Lund, Theresa Willet, Chuck Ramsey, Brent Fortune, Scott Pollock, Mike Ramsey, Mr. Robin Helleso. Pic 4. Speech. Row 1: Tammy Gibson, Tracy Gibson, Row 2: Steve Sisler, Dean Barber, Mark Kopp, Shelly Scott, Janet Temple- man. Row 3: Teresa Phillips, Theresa Willet. Row 4: Gina Lund, Christi Grubbs, Joelene White, Denise Rathman. Not pictured: Mrs. Cheryl McCaskey, Coach. 69 JR. HIGH — CAUGHT IN ACTION Pic 1. Brent Fortune appears ready and eager to defeat his opponent. Pic 2. Micki Harris, Jane Petersen, and Janet Hagen perform to the song — New York Grooves.'7 Pic 3. Mark Kopp, Brenda Conrad, Doug Murphy, and Theresa Willet work on projects in the art room. Pic 4. Left to right: Janet Templeman, Ka- trina Christensen, Marcy Harmsen, and Bobbi Jo Barber lead the crowds at a pep rally. UNDERCLASSMEN AND SENIORS Mitch Akers Jack Barber Freshman speech stu- dents are: Jody Harris, Leesa Westphal, Mitch Cullen, Mike Gregersen (back row), Sandy Jessen, Mona Hackwell, Janet Johnson, Rhonda Bartel- son, (third row), Erin Pet- tinger, Kay Ehrman, Jack Barber, (second row), Jon Hansen, Doug Steele (front row). Rhonda Bartleson Steve Brownsberger Dana Cooley Mitch Cullen Becky Denny Kay Ehrman Rod Glissmann Sean Grant Mike Gregersen Mona Hackwell Jon Hansen Jody Harris Keith Harvey Brenda Havens Sandy Jessen Janet Johnson Keith Jorgensen Tony Littleton Loryn Lund Merle McKinzie Rhonda Bartelson is prac- ticing her mime act for speech contests. Kevin Meyer Janet Nelsen Kyle Nelsen Dan Newell Doreen Obermeier Roger Penton Bob Petersen Erin Pettinger Brian Purcell I Tim Richter The Freshman class officers are: President — Chris Stork Vice-president — Mona Hackwell Secretary — Kay Ehrman Treasurer — Tony Littleton Diana Robinson Terry Scarf Doug Steele Chris Stork r Jyl Turner Tracey Watson Jim Wessling Leesa Westphal Sheila Wilson 73 John Aggen Doug Armentrout Kris Behnken Curt Behrends Ross Berger Doug Bissell Mil Sophomore class officers are: President — Scott Phillips, Vice President — Kelly Wessels, Secretary — Teresa McKinzie, Treasurer — Tim Eilts. Clayton Christensen Jane Coatney Kirk Dressier Sue Eades Tim Eilts Karla Hansen Debby Hastings Ross Havens Julie Johnson Todd Johnson Tina Kinzie There is no time that we could set for parting. We who must remain are never ready for such pain. Even our prayer would be: Not yeti Not yet, dear Cod, another day with us let our beloved stay. We must believe, when falls the blow that, wisely, God has willed it so. Author unknown On April 26, 1980, Ross Berger (16) was fatally injured when his pickup went out of control on a gravel road. Promgoers that weekend were shocked at the news. Ross was active in football, FFA, band, and especially basketball. As a sopho- more, he served as football manager. Outside of school, Ross spent his spare time with 4-H and as a member of the Wiota MYF. Jeff Konz Sophomores study hard in Vo Ag II. They are from left to right: Tim Eilts, Curt Behrends, Steve Westphalen, and Paula Squires. Dori Lund Ivyn Lund Debbie Masker Teresa McKinz Dianne Murphy Jill Neighbors Julie Petersen Scott Phillips Joy Rodgers Paula Squires Julie Stork Dale Thelen Mark Thelen Kelly Wessels Steve Westphalen Don Wittrock No school pictures available: Wade Jessen Penny Rodewald Amy Andersen Teresa Anderson Dana Andrews Sue Bailey Brad Barber |an Benton Junior class officers: Back: Lori Harris — Presi- dent, Corey Miller — Vice-President, Front: Joyce Vokt — Treasurer, Janet Jessen — Secretary. On February 3, 1980, Cary Grant was injured in a one-car crash east of Anita. He suffered neck and head injuries. His condition remains serious but stable. Joni Benton Kelly Burmeister Shelly Chelesvig Dee Christensen Sally Dorsey Charlie Eades Beth Flathers Ryan Glissmann Gary Grant Richard Grubbs Chris Hackwell Jerry Hagen Brian Hahn Melanie Harmsen Lori Harris Bob Hastings David Hockenberry Janet Jessen Joey Kaufmann Terry Kloppenburg Mike Kraus - Sherry Lank Karla Larsen Ralph McAfee Scott Mikkelsen Corey Miller David Miller Dianne Miller Kevin Myers Mike Nelson Troy Pedersen Ron Penton Dan Pollock Larry Pottebaum Mike Retz Richard Simmons Kerrie Smith Rodney Taylor Gary Vais Sharon Vais Linda Van Horn Joyce Vokt The junior class con- structs a human pyramid during the winter spirit week. Dave Waddell Kim Wedemeyer Linda Wedemeyer Ann Wessling Tim Wheelock Julie Williamson 77 Seniors enter the turbulent To Julie ... The class of '80 dedicates these pages to Julie Weber, who died in a car wreck her sophomore year. Realization I can accept it now — You're gone. The words pierce my throat With the pain of disbelief Until they finally rush out And hit me with the truth — The truth I wasn't prepared for. It seems that all good things That pass my way in life Slip out as quickly as they come. Memories — Yes, they're here. But memories can't reach out To reassure me when I'm sad. Memories can't laugh with me, Or cry with me. They only exist. Linger — And stare at me Each time I think of you. I realize now that it was meant To happen this way. I learned to know you. Accept you, And to care for you. It was a feeling I'd never felt; A world I never lived in But suddenly it crashed And tumbled to the ground. I gazed at the broken pieces and thought: What's left? Where do I go from here? • Now you weren't there to pull me up. I thought of you — Your strength, And I pulled myself up. I stood alone And looked about. You're not here; I realize that, But the strength of you within me Will keep me standing forever, by Colleen Cassell Tammy Marnin — president Kelly Smith — secretary Curt Andersen Bruce Peterson — vice- president Mark Squires — treasurer Ellen Aupperle waters of the river to success Jo Brown David Christensen Cory Christensen Mitch Cochran Happy Birthday! Yes, 1980 marks the 15th Birthday of the Anita Youth Cen- ter. Started by the A.H.S. class of 1965 as a class project, the youth center has survived wind, fire and youth. Originally named the Corner Pocket by Paul Schaaf, the center now is usually known as simply the Anita Youth Center. Its first president was Carolyn Scholl. Total control of the center is vested in the senior class; they must raise the money necessary for operation, handle all discipline problems and keep the center open. Inflation also raises problems for the center, as it faces the- same problems of the family. In the fall of 1966, the class of 1967 decided to hold a pancake supper to raise money. Gary Kloppenburg, president, started the annual supper and last year's seniors served close to 800 people and raised close to $1,300. Many former A.H.S. graduates remember the countless hours of hard work remodeling the old Ruggle's Grocery Store into the Corner Pocket . Items such as tearing out the old shelves, replacing the back window with the glass from the meat case, those who fell through the floor, and, of course, the fire in 1972, almost destroying the center. A generous community's spirit allowed the rebuilding of the center into what we now see. This year's fifteenth birthday saw the the class of 1980 elect: Monte Dressier, President Wendall Miller, Vice-President Kelly Smith, Secretary Kandi Reindl, Treasurer Monte Dressier Brian Hansen Our reflections show a shining Mitch Harrrsen Trudy Herr Wendall Miller Lorri Murphy past and a bright future Cindy Nelsen Michelle Phillips Kandi Reindl I iz Retz Joe Rirhtei Paulette Murphy Randy Neighbors Linda Templeman Duane Thelen The Class of jody Spry Steve Schuler Pam Russell Randy Thelen Harold Wahlert Dave Taylor takes a step Sue Westphalen Troy Wheelock forward Brian Wittrock Frank Young Dave Winther Not Pictured: Norm Amiot Angela Grant Dave Jessen Mike Obeimeier 83 Mk helle Young Penny Boblett SENIORS' LAST DAYS After one last practice for the graduation exercises, the senior class headed for Springfield Park for Skip Day, May 15, at 8:30. They took along their lunch in coolers, lots of hamburger and hotdogs, and seven cases of pop. Almost everyone managed to get soaked including Mr. Burke, who got a whole cooler full of water poured on him. Mr. Burke grabbed a pop can and tried to soak those who got him. A souvenir was brought back in memory of the skip day — a big rock that was taken from a backwoods trail. Pic 1. The senior class anxiously waiting for the bus to start for Springbrook Park. Pic. 2. Paulette Murphy, Jo Brown, and Kelly Smith busily make hamburger patties for the hungry crew. Another last day's activity was the Senior Supper held at the Redwood. The night's program consisted of reading the class Will and Prophecy, roasting classmates, giving gifts, and sharing memories. Pic. 3. Mitch Cochran looks up as he and Mitch Harmsen saw wood for the fire. Pic 4. Randy Neighbors, Cindy Nelsen, Sue Westphalen, Kandi Reindl, and Lorri Murphy stack the dishes after their meal. FACING GRADUATION Faces of old and faces of new. People we know and people we knew. Growing together then drifting apart. Always an ending and now a new start. At graduation we all grew nearer And all of our friends seemed so much dearer. And we said our final goodbye. One last embrace and once more cry, A keep in touch and a promise I will' A remember when but, better still, A place in my heart, you'll always stay, This is what's said as we go on our way. 84 WE REMEMBER THE SPECIAL MOMENTS Thirty of the class of 1980 have spent thirteen years in the Anita Community Schools. Through these years many things have happened — good and bad, but we all learned that life is not all fun and games. Pic. 1. Norm Amiot, Michelle Phillips, and Pam Russell beam as they break out. Pic. 2. The class of '80 sit all together for probably the last time. The class chose Jo Brown, Liz Retz, and Mark Squires to speak at Commence- ment. Jo Brown's speech concerned the world and how the class could make it a better place to live (Pic 3). Liz gave her speech on how much help and encouragement you get from parents, relatives, and friends. She told the class that the memory of Julie Weber would be in their hearts for years to come. She reminded them that there are no endings — each phase of your life is a new beginning. Mark Squires encouraged his classmates to go look for opportuni- ties and not wait for opportunity to come knock on your door (Pic. 4). The class of '80 shared their graduation with Mrs. Dorothy Ehm, the home ec teacher. Liz Retz presented her with a plaque for her 25 years of teaching — seven at AHS (Pic 5). 55 SENIOR NORM AMIOT — Deciam 4; Yearbook 3. CURT ANDERSEN — Boys' Basketball Manager 2; Boys' Track 4; Golf 1,2,3; Declam 2,3,4; Outstand- ing at State 2; NFL 2,3,4; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 3,4; Chorus 3,4; Swing Choir 4; Vocal Festival 3,4. ELLEN AUPPERLE - Volleyball 3,4; Golf 2; Tennis 3,4; Softball 1; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; A-club 4; Student Council treasurer 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Declam 1,2,3,4; Outstanding at State 3; NFL 1,2,3,4; Marching Band 1,2; Concert Band 1,2; Chorus 1,2,3; Swing Choir 3,4; Vocal Festival 2; Sweetheart Candidate 4; Prom Server 2. PENNY BOBLETT — Chorus 4; OEA 4; Cheerlead- er 4. JO BROWN — Girls' Track 2,3; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4 captain 4; A-club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,3, Vice Pres. 4; OEA Historian 4; FHA 1,2,3, pres. 4; Class vice pres. 3; Yearbook 2,3,4; Spy Staff 3,4; Chorus 1; Swing Choir 1,2,3,4; Drum Majorette 1,2; Vocal Festival; Sweetheart Candidate 4; Prom Server 2; Speech 1,2,3,4; One rating at state 1,2,3,4; NFL 1.2.3.4, V.P. 3. CORY CHRISTENSEN - Football 1,2,3,4; capt. 4; Boys' Basketball 1,2,3,4, capt. 4; Golf 1,2,3; Base- ball 1,2,3,4; A-club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 4; FFA 2.3.4, treas. 3; vice pres. 4; Homecoming Atten- dant 2, Candidate 4; Twirp Prince 4; Prom Server 2; Boys' State. DAVID CHRISTENSEN — Football 4; Wrestling 1; Art Club 3,4; FFA 2,3,4. MITCH COCHRAN - Football 1,2,3,4; Golf 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; A-club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 4; Declam 1,2,3,4; Debate 3,4; NFL 1,2,3,4; Spy Staff Boys Sports Editor 3,4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Twirp King 4; Prom Server 2. MONTE DRESSLER — Youth Center pres. 4; Art Club 3,4; FFA 2,3,4. BRIAN HANSEN — Concert Band 1; Marching Band 1; Wrestling 1. MITCH HARMSEN — Football 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; A-club 2,3,4; FFA 2,3,4 TRUDY HERR — Volleyball 3; Tennis 3; Pep Club 4; OEA vice pres. 4; Declam 4; Chorus 1; Vocal Festival 1; Drill Team 2,3. JERRY JENSEN — Golf 1,2,3 TRACEY LARSEN — Girls' Basketball 1,2; Golf 1,2; Tennis 3; Softball 1,2,3; A-club 2,3; Pep Club 3; Science Club 3; FHA 1,2,3; Yearbook 1,2,3. TAMMY MARNIN — Volleyball 3,4; Girls' Basket- ball 1,2; Tennis 3; Softball 1,2; A-club 3,4; Pep Club 1,3,4; Student Council 2; Science Club 3; Art Club 4; Class pres. 4; Declam 4; NFL 4; Yearbook 2,3,4; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Concert Band 1.2.3.4, vice pres. 4; Jazz Band 1,2,3,4; Band Festi- val 3,4; Honor Band 3,4; Homecoming Attendant 1; Homecoming Queen 4; Prom Server 2. DWAYNE MASKER - Football 1,2,3; Wrestling 1,2, mgr. 3; Boys' Track 1,2; FFA 2,3,4; FFA pres. 4. WENDALL MILLER - Football 1,2,3,4; All-Confer- ence: Honorable mention 3, First Team 4; Wres- tling 2,3,4, Capt. 4, State wrestling 3,4; Youth Cen- ter vice pres. 4; Art Club 4; FFA 2,4; Concert Band 1.2.3.4. LORRI MURPHY - Girls' Track 2,3; Tennis 4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; A-club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; OEA pres. 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Class sec. 1; Yearbook 3,4; Spy Staff 3,4; Chorus 1,3; Swing Choir 1,2,3,4; Vocal Festival 1,3; Homecoming At- tendant 2; Queen Candidate 4; Sweetheart Candi- date 4; Prom Server 2. PAULETTE MURPHY — Volleyball 4; Wrestling mgr. 4; Tennis 3,4; A-club 4; OEA treas. 4; March- ing Band 1,2; Concert Band 1,2. RANDY NEIGHBORS — Football 1; Wrestling 2; Golf 2; Science Club 3; Art Club 3,4; Chorus 1; Prom Server 2. CINDY NELSEN — Volleyball 4; Girls' Basketball 1; Wrestling mgr. 4; Girls' Track 1,2,3; A-club 3,4; Pep Club 4; Student Council 3, sec. 4; Science Club 3; Class vice pres. 2; NFL 1,2,3,4; Concert Band 1,2,3,4, pres. 4; Jazz Band 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Band Festival 1,2,3,4, Vocal Festival 1,2,3,4; Honor Band 1,2,3,4; All-State Band 4. BRUCE PETERSEN — Football 1,2,3,4, All-Confer- ence 4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Boys Track 1,3; A-club 2,3,4; Pep Club 4; Student Council 2; Class treas. 1, vice pres. 4; Yearbook 3,4; Chorus 4; Swing Choir 2,3; Vocal Festival 4. MICHELLE PHILLIPS - Volleyball 3,4; Girls' Bas- ketball 2,3; Girls' Track 1,2,3; A-club 1,2,3,4; OEA sec. 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Speech 1,4; NFL 1,4; Yearbook 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Vocal Festival 1,2,3,4; Sweet- heart Candidate 4. 86 INDEX KANDI REINDL — Volleyball mgr. 3; Girls' Basket- ball 1,2,3,4; Golf 1,2,3,4; Softball 1,2,3,4; Cheer- leader 4; Librarian 1; A-club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Pres. 3; Youth Center Treas. 4; Student Council 1,3; FHA 3,4; Declam 1,2,3,4; NFL 1,23,4; Year- book 3; Spy Staff — Girls' Sports Editor 3, Editor, 4; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1; Band Festival 3,4; Na- tional Honor Society 3,4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; Sweetheart Candidate 4; Prom Server 2, Who's Who Among American High School Students 4. LIZ RETZ — Volleyball 4, mgr. 3; Softball 1,2, mgr. 3; Cheerleader 1; A-club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; FHA 1,2,3,4, Vice pres. 3,4; Class Pres. 3; Speech 1,2,3,4; Outstanding 3,4; Yearbook 4; Chorus 4; Swing Choir 1,2,4; Drill Team 1,2,3; Homecoming Attendant 3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Sweetheart Candidate and Queen 4; Prom Server 2; Who's Who Among American High School Students 4. JOE RICHTER — Boys' Basketball 1,2,3,4, All-Con- ference 3,4, Special Mention All-State 4, Honor- able Mention SWI 4; Boys' Track 1,3; Golf 2; Base- ball 1; A-club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 4; Student Council 4; Declam 1,2,3,4; Outstanding at State 3; Debate 3,4; NFL 1,2,3,4, treas. 4; Marching Band 1,2,4; Jazz Band 1,2,3,4; Band Festival 2,4. PAM RUSSELL — Volleyball 3; Girls' Track 1,2, mgr. 3; Pep Club 4; Science Club 3; Yearbook 3,4; Chorus 3,4; Vocal Festival 4; Who's Who Among American High School Students 4. STEVE SCHULER — Football 1,2,3,4; Captain 4; All-Conference 3,4; A-club 3,4; Art Club 4; FFA 2; Homecoming Attendant 1, King Candidate 4; Prom Server 2. KELLY SMITH - Volleyball 3,4; Girls' Basketball 1,2,3,4; Girls' Track 1,2; Tennis 3,4; Softball 1,2,3,4, Second Team All-Conference Outfield 3; A-club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Youth Center sec. 4; Science Club 3; FHA 1,2,3, Treas. 4; Class President 1, treas. 3, sec. 4; Speech 1; Chorus 1,2; Vocal Festival 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4; Sweetheart Candidate 4; Prom Server 2; Who's Who Among American High School Students 2. JODI SPRY — Girls' Basketball mgr. 1,2; Girls' Track 2; Softball mgr 2; A-club 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3, treas. 4; Science Club 3; Art Club 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Class sec. 1; Sweetheart Candidate 4; Prom Server 2. MARK SQUIRES - Football 1; Boys' Basketball 1,2,3,4; Boys' Track 1,2; A-club 3,4; Student Coun- cil 1,3, pres. 4; FFA 2,3,4, pres. 3, sec. 4, Chapter Farmer; Class pres. 2, treas. 4; Declam 1,2,3,4, Out- standing at State 1,2; Debate 2,3,4; NFL 1,2,3,4, pres. 4; Marching Band 2; Concert Band 1,2,3,4, Sec-treas. 4; Jazz Band 1,2,3,4; Swing Choir 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Twirp Candidate 4; Prom Server 2. DAVE TAYLOR — Tennis 3,4; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 1,2,3,4; Officer 4; Chorus 1,4; Honor Band 3,4. LINDA TEMPLEMAN — Girls' Track 1, mgr. 3; Pep Club 4; OEA FHA 1,2; Chorus 1,2,4. DUANE THELEN — FFA 2,3; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Concert Band 1,2,3; Jazz Band 3. RANDY THELEN — Football 1,2,3; Wrestling 1,2,3; A-club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Science Club 1,2,3; Art Club 1,2,3; FFA 2,3,4; Declam 1. HAROLD WAHLERT: Football Mgr. 4; Baseball 2,3,4; OEA 4; Chorus 1,3,4. SUE WESTPHALEN — Girls' Basketball 1,2,4; Girls' Track 1; Softball 1,2,3,4; A-club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,3,4; OEA 4; OEA Historian 4; FHA 1,2,4; Class vice-pres. 1; Declam 1; NFL 1; Chorus 3; Drill Team 2; Sweetheart Candidate 4; Prom Server 2. TROY WHEELOCK - Football 1,2,3,4; All-Con- ference 3,4; Second Team All-Southwest Iowa; Special Mention All-State; Wrestling 1,2,3,4, capt. 4; Golf 1,2,4; State Tournament 2; Baseball 1,2,3,4; A-club 1,23,4; Science Club 3; Concert Band 1,2,3; Twirp Candidate 4. DAVID WINTHER — Football 3,4; All-Conference 4; A-club 3,4; Pep Club 4; Art Club 3,4; FFA 2; Class vice-pres. 2; sec. 4; Yearbook 3; Homecom- ing Attendant 3; Homecoming King 4; Head Prom Server 2; Boys' State 3. BRIAN WITTROCK — Art Club 2,3; FFA 2,3,4. FRANK YOUNG - Football 1,2,3,4, capt. 4, All Conference 3,4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4, Captain 4; Boys' Track 1,3; A-club 2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Chorus 2; Homecoming Usher 4; Twirp Candidate 4. MICHELLE YOUNG — Volleyball 3,4; Cross-coun- try Tj Wrestling 4; Girls' Track 1,2,3,4; A-club 3,4; Chorus 3,4; Science Club 3,4. 87 The 79 - 80 yearbook was dedicated to looking back. Now there is nothing more to do except look to the future — toward bigger and better things. Special thanks to Mrs. Cheryl McCas- key, advisor, for her extra help in put- ting together this year's annual. Yearbook Staff: Sue Bailey - editor Julie Williamson - photographer Karla Larsen Debbie Masker Liz Retz Lorri Murphy Tammy Marnin Michelle Phillips Pam Russell Bruce Petersen Lori Harris Corey Miller Joey Kaufmann Sally Dorsey Dana Andrews Dianne Miller Gary Grant Paula Squires Jill Neighbors Kris Behnken Karla Hansen Julie Stork Joy Rodgers Julie Petersen Kelly Wessels Jane Coatney Kay Ehrman Mona Hackwell Janet Johnson Erin Pettinger