Atchison High School - Trailblazer Yearbook (Atchison, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1969 volume:

1969 Trailblazer Is Dedicated to Mr. Glenn Trent In keeping with the chosen patriotic theme, Mr. Trent truly earns the honor bestowed upon him. He keeps alive the great traditions of our country as he leads his bands in their stirring performances at concerts and athletic events. No one is more proud to be a part of the American scene than our instrumental music instructor. As he lifts his baton to direct students in the national anthem, no one can help but feel deeply inspired. Introducing a visiting band. 2 The final pep talk preceding a concert. THE STAFF of 1969Trailblazer proudly presents the new coat-of-arms as a gift to the school: Jeri Jeffries Karen Youngman Editors Charles Frantz Photographer Linda Blagg Joyce Dunbar Nancy Farr Barbara Gocke Barbara Hoel Suzi Lott Linda Pohl Mrs. Toni Enich, Adviser y ir r iiM_____ Blazon lie lamp and hands symbolize knowledge and the two early senators, Mr. I™ klffjli� '' Atchison and Mr. Ingalls. The factories represent the steel and alcohol plants and the train wheel the Rockwell Manufacturing Company. The airplane propeller and cowling represent Amelia Earhart and her plane. The com and wheat symbolize agriculture. The sunflower is symbolic of Kansas. The Indian chief symbolizes the school mascot, the Redmen. The arrow symbolizes the early Indian heritage. The wavy line symbolizes the Missouri River. Meet Our New Superintendent of Schools . . . Dr. Lawrence Butler If you, the students of Atchison, are typical of the thousands who have pre- ceded you through high school, in a few years you will look back on your high school days as the most interesting and ex- citing time of your lives. Unfortunately, many of you will look back on those years with some regret at the opportunities lost by not having taken full advantage of the opportunities available to you. You do not need to take my word for this. Ask any person who has been out of high school only a few years. Better, ask any person who dropped out of high school be- fore graduating. If you are a graduating senior, it is too late to heed this advice. For all others there is still time to take full advantage of the experiences school offers. Enroll in courses that will challenge you. Learn as much as you can from those courses and enter into the activities of the school with interest and enthusiasm. Dr. Lawrence Butler If you do these things, school will be more meaningful to you now and in future years you will have no regrets about the wasted opportunities. Lawrence Butler Superintendent of Schools Board of Education SEATED, left: Mrs. Thelma Bridges, Mr. Lowell Dagenais and Dr. Wayne Wallace. STANDING: Mr. Fritz Smith, Mr. Cloud L. Cray, jr. and Mr. Herman Feldman. Atchison appreciates the many hours spent by members of the board of education of Unified School District No. 409 in the in- terest of the students attending the schools. Mrs. Bettie Pankey, LEFT and Mrs. Lydia Willis begin work on the annual budget. 5 Mrs. Louise Tosterud, secretary to the superintendent. Administrators and Activities Director LEFT, junior high school principal, Van Hurst, CENTER, senior high school principal, William Wilson and activities director, Andrew Carrier. These three men have done an outstanding job of keeping our school functioning in a manner to which we may point with pride. They are dedicated educators who have a sincere interest in every student enrolled at Atchison High school The office wouldn't keep to its high standard of efficiency if it were not for Mrs. Norma Wil- son, treasurer and Mrs. Justine Thomas, secretary to the principals. 6 Faculty Members and Departments ENGUSH DEPARTMENT: SEATED, Mrs. Velma Stanton, Mrs. Evelyn Harper, Miss Theon Bowman, Miss Violet Randolph, department head, Mrs. Beth Stillings, Mrs. June Good- man, Mrs. Toni Enich. STANDING, Mr. Rex Schwein, Mr. Anthony Verdi, Mr. Jack Dickson and Mr. Ron Shafer. Social Studies English Mrs. Stanton, B. S., Kans. State, Emporia; Mrs. Harper, A. M., Columbia Univ., N. Y. Specialists, Kans. Univ. ; Miss Bow- man, A.B., Kans. Univ. ; Miss Randolph, M. A., North- western Univ. ; Mrs. Stillings, M. S. , Kansas State, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Goodman, B. S., Kans. State Univ., Manhattan; Mrs. Enich, A.B. , Mount St. Scho- lastica; Mr. Schwein, M.A., Inter-American Univ., Saltillo, Coach., Mex.; Mr. Verdi, B. A., Ottawa Univ. , Mr. Dickson, Kans. Univ. Mr. Shafer, M.S., Kans. State, Emporia. Mr. Sullivan, B. A. , Ottawa Univ.; Mr. Sis- key, M.S., Kans. , Univ.; Mr. Boggs, M. S., Kans. State, Em- poria; Mr. Clough, M.S., Kans. State, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Schletzbaum, B. S., Mount St. Scholastica; Mr. Reichle, Wash- burn Univ.; Mr. Legg, B. A., Anderson (Indi- ana) College; Mr. Baumgard- ner, M. S. , Kans. State, Pittsburgh. SOCIAL STUDIES department: SEATED, Mr. John Sullivan, Mr. Richard Siskey, Mr. Dean Boggs, Mr. Victor Clough, department head and Mrs. Frances Schletzbaum. STANDING, Mr. Kenneth Reichle, Mr. Donald Legg and Mr. Jerry Baumgardner. 7 Mathematics Mr. Roc, M. E. , Temple Univer- sity, (Pennsyl- vania) ; Mr. Denny, M. S. , Kans. State, Emporia; Mr. Wilson, M. S. , Kans. University; Mr. Nash, M. A. , University of Il- linois; Mr. Farr, M. S. , Kans. State, Emporia; Mr. McCoole, M. S. , Kans. State Univ. , Manhattan. MATHEMATICS department: FRONT ROW: Mr. George Roe, Mr. Leo Denny and Mr. James Wilson. BACK ROW: Mr. Elmo Nash, department head, Mr. E. L. Farr and Mr. Homer McCoole. Natural Science Mr. Robison, M. S. , Kans. State, Emporia; Mr. Smith, M. S. , Kans. State, Em- poria; Mrs. Smith, B.S. , Kans. State, Emporia; Mr. Flanner, B. S. , Kans. State, Pitts- burg; Mr. Carrier, M. S. , Kans. State, Pittsburg; Mr. Smart, B. S. , Ottawa Univ. ; Mr. Lynn, M. S. , Kans. Univ. NATURAL SCIENCE department: FRONT: Mr. Thomas Robison, Mr. Larry Smith and Mrs. Larry Smith (substitute). BACK ROW: Mr. Frank Flanner, Mr. Andrew Carrier, depart- ment head, Mr. Kenneth Smart and Mr. William Lynn. 8 Business Education Mr. Larry Denning, B. A. , Ft. Hays College. BUSINESS EDUCATION: Mrs. Helen Lanter, department head; Mr. John Smith, Mr. Jerry Knight and Miss Joan Lundgren. Mrs. Lanter received her B. S. degree at Mary- ville College, Maryville, Mo. ; Mr. Smith, B.S., Kans. State, Emporia; Mr. Knight, B.B.A. , Washburn Univ. and Miss Lundgren, B. S. , Kansas State Univ. , Manhattan. Mr. Knight left at the semester and was replaced by Mr. Denning. Practical Arts Miss Fargo, A.B. , Washburn Univ. ; Mr. Campbell, M.S. , Kans. State, Pittsburg; Miss Eskeldson, B.S., Kans. State Univ. , Manhattan; Mr. Koh- ler, M.S., Kans. State, Pitts- burg; Mr. McGregor, M.S. , Kans. State, Emporia and Mr. Stinson, M.S. Kans. Univ. , Lawrence. PRACTICAL ARTS: FRONT ROW: Miss Barbara Fargo, Mr. Charles Campbell, Miss Katrina Eskeldson. BACK ROW: Mr. Joseph Kohler, Mr. Gary McGregor and Mr. Charles Stinson, department head. 9 FINE ARTS: SEATED: Mr. Fred Anderson, M.E. , Colorado State College, Greeley; Mr. Max King, B.A. , Kansas State, Pittsburg; and Mr. Glenn Trent, M.M.E. , University of Nebraska. BACK ROW: Mr. Basil Roark, department head, M.M.E. , University of Kan- sas. Physical Education Foreign Languages PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Mr. William FOREIGN Languages: Mr. Rex Schwein, M. A. , Inter-American Univ. , Roe, University of Kansas; Miss Jean Saltillo, Mex. ; Mrs. Doris Buckley, A.B. , Mount St. Scholastica Householder, department head, M.S. , college. Kansas State College, Pittsburg. 10 LIBRARY SCIENCE: LEFT: Mrs. Thelma Williams, M.S. , Kansas State, Emporia; Miss Anna Huebert, B. S. , department head. GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT, SEATED: Mrs. Delores Stecher, M. A. , Univ. of Kansas; Mr. Jack Reic- hart, M.S., Kans. State, Emporia; Mr. Robert Lingard, M. E. , Univ. of Wyoming. MR. ALBERT Melichar, B. S. E. , Kansas State, Emporia, science. MR. ED Kelley, A.B. , Ft. Hays; Mrs. Louise Chew, school nurse; Mrs. Ethel Faubion, B.S. , Mount St. Scholastica and Mrs. Dorothy Waller, M.S. W. , Univ. of Minn. 11 Director Deckard and Faculty Members of Northeast Kansas Area Vocational Technical School, Atchison. DICK JONES Litho-Printing H. C. PALMER Office Education JOHN COPELAND Foods BILL FORSBERG Auto Mechanics GARY KINZER Related Math. ODIE PRICE Welding FLOYD DENTON Carpentry JIM GILBERT Electronics HAROLD LEE Auto Body Repair BILLIE SCOTT Office Education MELVERN DECKARD Director LOUIS HIRTER Auto Body Repair LUCIUS MONROE Guidance RON WHITE Transmission Repair 12 JERRY PAUL ADAMSON CHARLES F. ANDERSON WILLIAM H. ALEXANDER, JR. STEVEN KENT ANDRE BEATRICE REBECCA ALLEN CARY EUGENE BAILEY JEAN MARIE BAILEY REGINALD STEVEN BALLEW WAYMAN BANKS CONNIE SUE BARKER STEPHANIE F. BELL JERRY BEAGLE MARY JEAN BESINGER LINDA K. BLAGC PATRICIA ANN BRATTON GARY L. BRISCOE MICHAEL ALAN BROOKS LINDA KAY BRYAN MARK E. BUCKLEY LARRY EUGENE BUSEY LAWRENCE EUGENE BUSEY MARILYN KAY CARR MARILYN JEANNE CASE DANIEL E. CLINE SHERRY ANN DAME MARK EDWIN DICKSON HAROLD STEVEN DOUGLAS KENNETH E. DRAPER JOYCE MARIE DUNBAR CARL DUNN, JR. TERRY LYNN DURFEE DANIEL K. DURKIN PHILLIP JAMES EDWARDS KATHY LOUISE FALCONER DAVID CHARLES ESTES ROGER EYLAR MONICA SUE FAUGHT KATHLEEN FLACHSBARTH DEBORAH LINLEY FRANTZ JANET MARIE GARRISON KEITH E. GERARDY KATHERINE M. GILMORE TERRI LYNNE HAM MICHAEL E. HANDKE KINGS. HARRIS WILLIAM D. HARTSOCK EVON LESTER HENRY CECIL C. HAYDEN, JR. CHERYL LYNN HEIDER MARCUS WILLIAM HENRY, JR. NELSON E. HICHFILL JOHN L. HIXON II STEVE E. HOLLINGSWORTH GARY L. HOOD HOWARD L. HOOPER JERI LEE JEFFRIES GARY LEE HOSIER DARRELL L. HUFF JOSEPH ROBERT JONES, JR. PAMELA KAY JONES RONALD G. JONES, JR. SHARON ELAINE JONES PEGGY SUE KELLEY BRENDA GAY KERFORD JUDITH ANN KIEFER JOHN H. KIEHL, JR. PATRICIA JO KIES LING KATHY RAE KINNEY LARRY WAYNE KIEHL RUTH ELAINE KRUSEMARK LINDA RUTH KUHN DAVID LACKEY ROBERT L. LEHEW STEPHEN A. LIGGETT KATHRYN LOUISE LINSCOTT EDWARD F. LISLE DARRELL. LORENZ KRISTIN L. LOTT KENNETH R. LUTZ MARY MARGARET McCONNELL LINDA MAXINE MASON JOHN WILLIAM MOECK CAROLYN SUE MOHLER RAYMOND W. MONTGOMERY II SHARON LOUISE PIERCE CLAUDIA VAN WEY PAYNE JUDY NITZ PIKE PETER EDWARD PELTZER EMMA JEAN PIPER UNDA LOUISE POHL A LENE RAINWATER PHIUP M. REID LARRY G. PRUETT VENDA BEVERLY RAYE GEORGE C. ROSS STANLEY DALE PURDY KATHERINE L. REEVES HOPE LEE SACKS UNDA MARIE SCHMELZLE JUDITH ELLEN SCHRAG LEE DWAYNE SEETIN DAVID SHELL KRISTEN JEAN SCHWEIN LINDA SUE SMART JIM SELLERS REVA F. SHUFFLEBARCER CAROLYN SEEVER COLEEN ELIZABETH SMITH VIRGINIA ANN SMITH JACQUELINE M. SOVIN RAMONA J. STARKS LEONARD STIRTON RONALD L. STIRTON RICHARD DEAN SYMNS JAMES CHARLES TATE LANA J. THARP PHILLIP MARK THOMAS TIMOTHY ALLEN TURNER JAMES E. UNDERWOOD GEORGE MICHAEL TURK LESLIE K. VAN HOUTAN MARIAN ELLA VAN WEY JAMES E. VAUGHN HELEN WAHBEH WARREN LEE WILLMETH JOHN M. WOHLGEMUTH RONALD DEAN WOOD KAREN ANNE YOUNGMAN JOHN LEWIS ZORN We Discussed These . .. Nehru Jackets Brogue ancfbaby doll shoes Curly hair. f j| I Ll968 election (President Nixon) Pueblo men re leaked — . Viet Nam conflictlcontinues Plane shot down d'ver Korea New'cars -Maverick, Judge, Roadruiuiers First moon orbit State Champions (basketball) Undefeated football team Glen Campbell, Tom Jones, P. Paulson Love Beads Dirndle skirts Natural hair styles The Mod Squad Romeo and Juliet Paul Newman, Barbra Streisand. Senior Achievements ALEXANDER JR. . WILLIAM H. Football, 2; Gymnastics, ; Top Thirty, 2; Homeroom V. Pres. , 2; Football, 3; lettered; all-state back, 3; Student Council, 3; Transferred from Harding Acad. ; Play Com. , 4. ALLEN. BEATRICE REBECCA Carried oak leaves, 3. ANDERSON, CHARLES F. Transferred from Maur Hill Acad. ; Art Club, 4; Senior play, 4; Class Day Com. , 4. ANDRE, STEVEN KENT Basketball, 2; Gathered oak leaves., 3; Vo-Tech, 3. BAILEY, GARY EUGENE Gathered oak leaves, 3; Honor roll. 4. BAILEY, JEAN MARIE Nat. Honor Society. 2, 3, 4; Officer. 4; Kayettes, 2. 3,4; Pep Club, 2.3.4; Sr. Girl’s A Club, 2,3,4; Board, 3. 4; Student Council, 3; Sr. Band, 2,3,4; Stage Band, 4; Gift-to-School Com. , 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Nat. Merit Finalist, 4; Girls State, 3. BALLEW, REGINALD STEVEN Football, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Track, 2, 3, 4; Boys A” Club. 3.4; All-State Football. 4; All- Aiea Football, 4; All-Northeast Kansas Football; All-League Football, 4; Twirp King, 4; Gathered oak leaves, 3; A Club Sec. , 4. BANKS, WAYMAN Gathered oak leaves, 3; Speech, 4; A.H.S. Advisory Com. , 4; Cap and Gown Com. , 4. BARKER, CONNIE SUE Band, 2; Kayettes, 2, 3; Pep Club, 2, 3,4; Carried oak leaves. BEAGLE, JERRY BELL, STEPHANIE FLO RANCE Carried oak leaves, 3; Student Council, 4. BESINGER, MARY JEAN Kayettes, 2, 3,4; Girls ”A Club, 2, 3,4; Board, 2; Band, 2, 3, 4; Stuco, 2, 3, 4; Officer, 3, 4; Operetta, 2, 3, 4; Nat. Honor Soc., 3,4; Finance Com., 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Top 30, 2,3,4; Speech, 4; County Gov. Day, 4. BLACG, LINDA Girls A Club, 2, 3,4; Board, 3; Pep Club, 2, 3,4; Officer, 4; Kayettes, 4; Trailblazer staff, 4; Home- room Sec., 2; H. R. Pres., 3, 4; Royal Courts Princess, 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Announcement Com., 4; Mod. Dance, 2; Homecoming Float Com. , 4. BRATTON, PATRICIA ANN Vo-Tech School BRISCOE. CARY L. Football, 2; Gathered oak leaves, 3; Basketball, 3. BROOKS, MICHAEL ALAN Football, 2. 3, 4; Gymnastics, 2, 3, 4; Track, 3,4; Boys A” Club. 4; All-League G All-Area Football, 4; Gathered oak leaves, 3; Lettered Football, 4; Lettered Gymnastics, 2, 3, 4; Mock Homecoming Candidate, 4; Class Day Com. , 4. BRYAN, LINDA KAY Chorus 2, 3. BUCKLEY, MARK E. BECK Delegate, 3; H. R. V. Pres. , 2; Jr. Sr. Play, 3; Sr. Play, 4; Gathered oak leaves, 3; State DECA Historian, 4; BECK delegate, 4; 1st in BECK Leader- ship Conference. 4; Picnic Com. , 4. BUSEY, LARRY EUGENE Operetta, 2,3; Football, 2; Student Voice Rep., 3; Gathered oak leaves, 3. BUSEY, LAWRENCE EUGENE Football, 3,4; Boys A Club, 4; Gathered oak leaves, 3; Sr. Play, 4; Art Club, 4; Operetta, 2, 3, 4; Top 30, 4; A. V. Club, 2; Track, 2; Twirp Candidate, 4. CAMPBELL, MARTHA JO Pep Club, 2, 3; Board, 3; Girls A Club, 2, 3; BECK, 4; Sr. Class Day Com., 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Sr. Play, 4; H. R. Sec.-Treas., 3; Mod. Dance, 2,3. CAREY, CAROLYN MAE Girls A Club, 2, 3; Pep Club, 2,3; Carried oak leaves, 3; Stuco, 4; Kayettes, 2, 3. CAREY, MARILYN KAY Girls A Club, 2,3,4; Board, 4; Pep Club, 3,4; Cheerleader, 4; Stuco, 4; Royal Courts Princess, 4; Homecoming Float Com. , 4; H. R. Pres. , 4; H. R. Sec. , 3; Carried oak leaves, 3; Sr. Play, 4; County Gov. Day, 4. CARR, MARILYN KAY Nat. Honor Soc. , 3,4; Kayettes, 2,3,4; Pep Club, 2, 3, 4; N. F. L., 3, 4; Officer, 4; Carried oak leaves, 3;H.R. Officer, 2, 3; Pres., 4; Research Com. , 4. CASE MARILYN JEANNE Kayettes, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club, 2,3,4; Sr. Band, 2,3,4; Stuco, 3. 4; Nat. Honor Soc. , 2, 3. 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Top 30, 2, 3,4; Operetta, 2, 3, 4; Cap G Gown Com., 4; AFS chairman, 4. CLINE DANIEL E. Gathered oak leaves, 3. COYLE, MARK EDWARD Football, 3; Gymnastics, 2, 3; Lettered, 3; Boys A Club, 3; Gathered oak leaves, 3; H. R. V. Pres., 3; Photo Club, 4; Class Day Com. , 4; Royal Courts King, 4. DAGENAIS, DON FREDERICK Stuco, 2, 4; Gathered oak leaves, 3; Jr. Play, 3; Sr. Play, 4; Debate, 2, 3; Nat. Honor Soc. , 2,3,4; Co-chmn. Class Day Com. , 4; Sr. Band, 2,3,4; All-State Band, 4; Stage Band, 2,3,4; Band Capt. , 4. DAME, SHERRY ANN Carried oak leaves, 3; Pep Club, 2,3; BECK, 4; Girls A Club, 3; Color Com., 4; H. R. Sec-Treas. , 3. DICKSON. MARK EDWIN Debate, 3; Play com. , 4; Top 30, 2; Gathered oak leaves, 3. DOUGLAS, HAROLD STEVEN Football, 2; Gathered oak leaves, 3. DRAPER, KENNETH E. Sr. Band, 2,3.4; Stage Band, 2,3,4; Nat. Honor Soc. 3, 4; Sr. Play, 4; Gathered oak leaves, 3; Gift-to-School Com. , 4. DUNBAR, JOYCE MARIE Kayettes, 3. 4; Pep Club, 2, 3, 4; Officer, 4; Girls A” Club, 2, 3, 4; Board. 2, 3;H.R. V. Pres. , 2; Pres. , 3; Sec. , 4; Trailblazer staff, 4; Courtesy Com. , 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Sr. Play, 4; Mod. Dance. 4. DUNN, JR., CARL Gathered oak leaves, 3; BECK conference. 4. DURFEE, TERRY LYNN Gathered oak leaves, 3; Art Club, 4; Sr. Play, 4. DURKIN, DANIEL K. Gathered oak leaves, 3. EDWARDS, PHILLIP JAMES Gathered oak leaves, 3;A.V. Club, 2,3,4. ESTES, DAVID CHARLES Stuco, 2, 3,4; Treas. , 3; Student Advisor, 4; NFL, 2,3,4; Nat. Honor Soc.. 2,3,4; Treas.. 4; Pep Club, 2, 3; Gathered oak leaves, 3; Boys State, 3; H. R. Treas. 4; Sr. Class Finance Com. , 4; 3rd place State Debate, 4; UN Gen. Assembly, 3. EYLAR, ROGER Transferred from Maur Hill Acad. FALCONER. KATHY LOUISE Kayettes, 2,3; Pep Club, 2, 3; BECK, 4; Girls A Club, 2,3; Carried oak leaves, 3; BECK convention, 4. FAUGHT, MONICA BECK Convention, 4. FLACHSBARTH, KATHLEEN Pep Club, 2,3,4; Board, 3; Giris A Club, 2,3,4; NFL Debate-Speech, 3,4; Officer, 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Sr. Class Pres. , 4. FRANTZ, DEBORAH LINLEY Kayettes, 2; FTA, 3,4; Officer. 4; Girls A Club, 2. GARRISON, JANET MARIE Top 30, 2, 3, 4; Sec. , 4; Girls A Club, 2, 3; Pep Club, 3,4; Board, 4; Stuco, 3, 4; NFL Speech, 3,4; Operetta, 2,3,4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Royal Courts Queen, 4;H.R. Sec., 3; Class Day Com. , 4. GERARDY, KEITH E. Gathered oak leaves, 3. GILMORE, KATHERINE M. BECK, 4; Cap Gown Com. . 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; BECK Convention, 4; Girls A Club, 2,3. GORE, GAYLEN PAULINE Girls A Club, 2,3; Kayettes, 2,3,4; Pep Club, 2,3,4; BECK, 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; BECK Con- vention, 4; Top 30, 2, 3, 4; Operetta, 2,3,4; Stuco, 4. CRUVER, LEON R. A.V. Club, 2, 3, 4; Gathered oak leaves, 3. HALL, DOUG HAM, TERRI LYNNE Kayettes, 2; Girls A Club, 2,3; Board, 3; BECK, 4; Officer, 4. 32 HANDKE, MIC HEAL E. Gathered oak leaves, 3; Track. 3; Lettered, 3; Football. 4; All-League C All-Area Football, 4; Boys A Club, 4. HARRIS, KING S. Gathered oak leaves, 3. HARTSOCK, WILLIAM D. BECK, 4; Gathered oak leaves, 3; BECK Conven- tion. 4. HAYDEN. JR., CECIL C. D. E. V. Pres. . 4; BECK Convention, 4; Announce- ment Com. . 4; Gathered oak leaves, 3; H.R. V. Pres. . 3. HEIDER, CHERYL LYNN Pep Club, 2, 3. 4; Cheerleader, 3; Head, 2,4; A Club. 2,3.4; Stuco, 3,4; H.R. Pres., 2,3.4, Homecoming Princess, 4; Sr. Play, 4; Announce- ments Com. Chmn, 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Art Club, 4; V. Pres. , 4; Homecoming Float Com. , 4. HENRY, EVON LESTER Football, 4; Gymnastics, 2. 3. 4; Lettered, 3,4; Picnic Com. , 4. HENRY, JR., MARCUS WILLIAM Debate. 2. 3. 4; Speech, 2,3,4; Sr. Band, 2, 3; Jr. Class Pres. , 3; Gathered oak leaves, 3; H. R. Sec- Trcas. . 4;NFLTreas., 3; NFL V. Pres., 4; Jr. Sr. Play, 3; Sr. Play, 4; Finance Com. , 4. HIGHFILL, NELSON E. Gathered oak leaves, 3. H1XONII, JOHN L. Gathered oak leaves, 3; H.R. Pres.. 3; Research Com. , 4. HOOD, CARY L. Stuco, 2, 3; Officer, 3; Debate 2,3; Speech, 2; Nat. Honor Society, 2,3.4; Gathered oak leaves. 3; Gift-to-School Com. , 4; Band, 2, 3,4; Stage Band, 2, 3, 4; Officer, 4: NFL Forensic Award 2. HOOPER, HOWARD L. Football, 2; Boys A Club. 2; Gathered oak leaves, 3. HUFF, DARRELL L. Band, 2, 3; Operetta, 2, 3; Gathered oak leaves, 3; BECK, 4. JEFFRIES, JERI LEE H.R. V. Pres. , 2, 3, 4; Class Day Com., 4; Girls A Club, 2,3,4; Trailblazer staff, 3,4; Editor, 4; Sr. Play, 4; Cheerleader, 2, 3; Carried oak leaves, 3; Pep Club, 2,3,4; Mod. Dance, 3,4. JONES, JR., JOSEPH ROBERT D.E., 4; Gathered oak leaves, 3; Sr. Play Com. , 4. JONES, PAMELA KAY Pep Club, 2,4; Girls A Club, 2; Library Asst. , 3; AFS Com. , 4; H.R. V.Pres. , 3; Carried oak leaves, 3. JONES, RONALD G. , JR. Gathered oak leaves, 3. JONES, SHARON ELAINE Kayettes, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club, 2.3; FTA, 2; Girls AM Club, 2; Carried oak leaves, 3; H. R. Sec. , 4; Courtesy Com. , 4. KELLEY, PEGGY SUE Kayettes, 2,3,4; Stuco, 3; Pep Club, 2,3,4; Picnic Com. , 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Library Ass't. . 4. KERFORD, BRENDA CAY Stuco Pres. , 4; Member, 2, 3; Kayettes, 2, 3, 4; Board, 3, 4, ; Pep Club, 3,4; Speech, 2, 3, 4; Debate, 3, 4; H.R. Pres., 2, 3; Class Day Com., 4; Sr. Play, 4. KIEFER. JUDITH ANN Girls A Club, 2,4; Picnic Com. , 4; Library Asst. , 2,3,4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Pep Club. 2. KIEHL, JOHN H. Gathered oak leaves, 3; Class Day Com. , 4; Band, 2. KIEHL, LARRY WAYNE Gathered oak leaves, 3. KEISLING, PATRICIA JO Pep Club, 2; BECK, 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; BECK Convention, 4; Girls A Club, 2; D. E. Sec. - Treas. , 4. KINNEY, KATHY RAE Pep Club, 2,3,4; Girls A Club, 2,4; Stuco, 3; Write-up Com., 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Speech, 3. KRUSEMARK, RUTH ELAINE Kayettes, 3; Sr. Girls A” Club, 2,3.4; Band, 2.3, 4; 1st Corp. . 4; Top 30, 2,3,4; V. Pres.. 3; Pres. . 4; Operetta, 2, 3, 4; Accompanist, 2, 3, 4; Outstand- ing Accompanist Award, 2,3,4; H.R. Officer, 2,3, 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Speech, 3,4; Courtesy Com. , 4; State Music Contest, 2, 3,4; County Gov. Day, 3. KUHN, LINDA RUTH Carried oak leaves, 3; Sr. Band, 2, 3, 4; Girls A Club. 2. 3; H.R. Sec.. 2, 3; Courtesy Com. . 4. LACKEY, DAVID Transferred from Maur Hill Acad. LEHEW. ROBERT L. Football, 3; Gathered oak leaves, 3. LEW MAN. PECCY JEAN Carried oak leaves, 3; Vo-Tech School, 3.4. LIGGETT. ANN BECK, 4; Courtesy Com. . 4; H.R. Pres., 2; Nat. Honor Soc. , 3,4; Pep Club. 2, 3; Sr. Class Sec. , 4; Stuco, 3; Carried oak leaves, 3; BECK Convention, 4. LIGGETT, STEPHEN A. BECK, 4; Gathered oak leaves, 3. LIN SCOTT. KATHRYN LOUISE Pep Club 2; Board. 3; V Pres.. 4; A Club. 2,3.4; Board. 3; Carried oak leaves 3; Class Day Com. , 4. LISLE. EDWARD F. Football. 2, 3, 4; Lettered, 2, 3, 4; All-League, 3,4; Boys A Club, V. Pres.. 4; H.R. Sec.. 4; Track. 2,4; Class Day Com. . 4. LORENZ, DARREL L. Gathered oak leaves, 3. LOTT. KRISTIN L. Pep Club. 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader, 3. 4; Homecoming Queen, 4; Trailblazer Staff. 4; County Gov't Day. 3; H.R. Pres., 2;V.P. . 4; Jr. Class V. P. , 3: StuCo. 4; A Club. 2. 3, 4; Kayettes. 3.4; Colors Com. Chairman. 4; Art Club, 4; Sr. Play 4, Band. 2,3; Modern Dance. 2. LUTZ, KENNETH McConnell, mary Margaret StuCo. 2; A Club, 2; Treas., 3; Board. 4; Pep Club, 2, 3. 4; Kayettes, 2,3,4; Board, 2,3; Pres., 4; Band, 2; Nat. Honor Society, 2,3,4; H.R. Officer, 4; Sr. Play. 4; Royal Courts Princess, 4; Courtesy Com. McKINLEY, LAWRENCE LATHAN Football, 2; Band, 2.3,4; Sr. Play, 4; Gathered oak leaves, 3. MARTIN SHARRIL MAXINE Kayettes, 2,3,4; Pep Club, 2, 3; StuCo, 4; Carried oak leaves, 3. MASON, LINDA MAXINE Kayettes, 3; BECK Convention, 4; Pep Club, 2, 3; Carried oak leaves, 3. MERRITT, JOYCE ELAINE Kayettes, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club, 4; FTA, 3; H. R. V. Pres., 3; StuCo, 4; NFL, 2,3,4; Top 30, 2,3,4; Operetta, 2, 3, 4; Play Com. , 4; Carried oak leaves, 3. MILES, MARY LOU Kayettes, 2,4; Pep Club, 2, 3, 4; A Club. 2,3; Band, 2; OPTIMIST Staff, 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Write-up Com. , 4. MOECK, JOHN W. OPTIMIST Staff, 4; Golf, 3,4; Lettered, 3,4; Gath- ered oak leaves, 3; Finance Com. , 4. MOHLER, CAROLYN SUE Kayettes, 2, 3; A Club, 2. 3, 4; Pep Club, 2,3,4; Board, 3, 4; Band, 2, 3,4; H.R. V. Pres. 3; Library Ass't, 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Gift to School Com. , 4. MONTGOMERY, RAYMOND W. II Football Mgr. , 3,4; A Club, 4; Gathered oak leaves, 3; Class Day Com. , 4; Royal Courts Candi- date 4; Track Mgr. 3; H. R. V. Pres. , 4. MOORE, JEAN Pep Club, 2,3,4; A Club, 2,3; Sec. 4; Kayettes, 3,4; Cheerleader, 3,4; H.R. fres. . 3,4; StuCo, 2; Homecoming Princess. 4; Modern Dance, 2,4; Car- ried oak leaves, 3; Gift to School Com., 4. MOYER, KATHLEEN Debate-Speech, 2, 3,4; NFL Pres. , 4; Kayettes Board, 2,3,4; StuCo, 2; Pep Club, 4; Jr-Sr. Play, 3; Sr. Play, 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Play Com. Chairman, 4; State Debate, 4. NIOCE, LYLE NITZ, DIAN Pep Club, 2; BECK, 4; A Club, 2, 3; Carried oak leaves, 3. PAYNE, CLAUDIA VAN WEY BECK, 4; Pep Club, 2; A Club, 2. PELTZER, PETER EDWARD Basketball, 4; Football, 2; Track, 2; Transfer Stu- dent, 4. PIERCE, SHARON LOUISE BECK. 4; Kayettes. 3; Pep Club, 2; A Club. 2,3, 4; Nat. Honor Society, 3; Carried oak leaves, 3; Cap Gown Com. Chairman, 4. 33 PIKE , JUDY NITZ Pep Club, 2. 3; Carried oak leaves. 3; BECK, 4; Office Education V. Pres. , 4. PIPER. EMMA JEAN Top 30, 2. 3,4; Operetta, 2, 3,4; Best supporting actress, 3; A Club, 2,3,4; Sr. Class Treas. , 4; Sr. Play 4; Sr. AFS Com. Finance Com. Chair- man. 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; FTA, 2,3,4; Officer. 3.4. POHL, LINDA LOUISE Pep Club, 2,3,4; Board. 4; StuCo, 3; Write-up Com. . 4; H.R. V. Pres. , 4; Trailblazer Staff, 4; Library Ass't. , 4; Carried oak leaves, 3. PRUETT, LARRY C. Gathered oak leaves, 3. PURDY, STANLEY DALE Football Mgr. . 3,4; Basketball, 2,3.4; Lettered, 4; Boys A'rClub, 3, 4; Nat. Honor Society, 3,4; Gathered oak leaves, 3; Cap S Gown Com. Ch. , 4; Royal Courts Candidate. 4. RAINWATER, ALENE Girls A Club, 2,3,4; Board, 3; Pres. , 4; Nat. Honor Society, 3,4; Pep Club, 4; FTA, 4; Picnic Com. Chairman, 4. RAYE, VENDA BEVERLY Girls A Club, 4; Debate-Speech, 3.4; Sr. Play, 4; Carried oak leaves, 3. REEVES, KATHERINE L. Kayettes, 3; Pep Club, 3,4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Picnic Com. , 4. REID, PHILLIP M. Gathered oak leaves, 3. ROSS, CEORCEC. Football, 2,3,4; Lettered, 2,3,4; Basketball, 2,3, 4; Lettered, 2,3,4; Boys A Club, 2,3,4; Track, 2, 3,4; Lettered, 2, 3,4; State Track Awards, 3,4; 'Gathered oak leaves, 3; H. R. Pres., 2; Picnic Com., 4. SACKS. HOPE LEE Transferred from Effingham, 2; Librarian Ass't. , 2; H.R. V. Pres. , 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Cap G Gown Com. , 4. SCHMELSYLE, LINDA MARIE Transferred from Jefferson County H. S. ; Band, 2, 3; Pep Club, 2, 3. SCHRAG, JUDITH ELLEN Girls A Club, 2,3,4; Band, 2,3,4; Top 30, 3,4; Operetta, 3,4; OPTIMIST Staff, 3,4; Editor, 4; StuCo, 4; A Club Board, 3,4; Write-Up Com. Chairman, 4; Latin Club, 2; State Music Contest, 3,4; All-State Band, 4; Carried oak leaves, 3. SCHWEIN, KRISTEN JEAN Band, 2, 3, 4; Officer, 3, 4; Top 30, 2; Operetta, 2; Nat'l. Honor Society, 2, 3,4; Speech, 3; Carried oak leaves. 3; H.R. V.Pres. . 4; StuCo 2; Class Day Com. Chairman, 4; State music Contest, 2; All-State Band, 4. SEETIN, LEE DWAYNE Gathered oak leaves. SELLERS, JIM Gathered oak leaves, 3; Art Club, 2, 3; Announce- ment Com. , 4. SEEVER, CAROLYN Kayettes, 2,3,4; Pep Club. 2,3,4; A Club. 2; H. R. Sec. , 3; Office Education Sec. -Treas. ; BECK Convention, 4; Picnic Com. , 4. SHELL, DAVID Gathered oak leaves, 3; Picnic Com. , 4. SHUFFLEBARCER, REVA FRANCES SMART, LINDA SUE Kayettes, 2,3,4; StuCo. 2,3,4; Inter Club Council, 3.4; Pep Club, 2, 3,4; V. Pres. , 3; Pres. , 4; Home- coming Princess, 4; Top 30. 3.4; Operetta, 2,3,4; NFL Debate-Speech, 3,4; H. R. Pres. , 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Gift-to-School Com. , 4; Homecoming Float Com. , 4. SMITH, COLEEN ELIZABETH Pep Club, 2,3; Kayettes. 3; BECK, 4; BECK Conven- tion, 4; Carried oak leaves, 3. SMITH, VIRGINIA ANN Kayettes, 2, 3. 4; Pep Club, 2, 3, 4; H.R. Treas., 4; H. R. Sec. . 3; Kayettes Sec. , 4; Board, 3; Finance Com. . 4. SOVIN, JACQUELINE MARIE Girls A Club, 2,3,4; Board, 2; Kayettes, 2,3,4; Pep Club, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Class Sec. , 3; Sr. Class V. P. ; Art Club, 4; StuCo, 2, 3; Perfect Attendence Award, 2, 3; Homecoming Float Com. Chairman. 4; AFS Festival Com. , 4; Carried oak leaves, 3. STARKS, RAMONA JOSEPHINE Kayettes, 3,4; Pep Club. 2. 3.4; Girls A Club, 2, 3.4; Jr.-Sr. Play, 3; Sr. play, 4; Play Com. , 4; Carried oak leaves. 3; Modern dance, 2,3. STIRTON, LEONARD C. Gathered oak leaves, 3. STIRTON, RONALD LEE Gathered oak leaves. 3. SYMNS, RICHARD DEAN Gymnastics, 3. 4; Lettered. 4; Gathered oak leaves. 3; OPTIMIST Staff, 4; Sr. Play, 4; Write-Up Com. , 4; Track, 4; Boys A Club. 4. TATE, JAMES CHARLES Football, 2; Gathered oak leaves, 3; H.R. Pres., 2; Picnic Com. , 4. THARP, LANA J. Pep Club, 2, 3. 4; Cheerleader, 2, 3.4; Band, 2,3. 4; Officer. 4; Drum Major, 4; A Club, 2,3,4; Sr. Play, 4; Carried oak leaves. 3: Royal Courts Princess, 4; H. R. Pres. , 4; Colors Com. . 4; Home- coming Float Com. . 4. THOMAS. PHILLIP MARK Gathered oak leaves, 3. TROTTER, SUSAN ELIZABETH AFS Student. 4; StuCo, 4, Pep Club, 4; Girls A Club, 4: Speech. 4; Picnic Com. . 4. TURK. GEORGE MICHAEL Football, 3; W rest ling. 3; Latin Club 2; Sr. Play, 4; Research Com. , 4; AFS Com. . 4; Transferred from Heidelburg American High School Germany, 4. TURNER, TIMOTHY ALLEN Top 30, 2. 3. 4; Art Club, 4; Operetta, 2,3,4; Jr.- Sr. Play, 3; Sr. Play, 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Picnic Com. Chairman, 4; Royal Courts Candidate, 4. UNDERWOOD. JAMES EDWARD VAN HOUTAN, LESLIE K. Gathered oak leaves, 3. VAN WEY, MARION ELLA Pep Club, 2, 3; Girls A Club, 2; BECK. 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow, 4. VAUGHN, JAMES EDWARD Boys A Club, 2,3,4; Basketball, 2,3,4; Lettered, 2, 3, 4; All-area 3; All-league, 3; All-Area, 4; All-League 4; All-State, 4; Football, 4; Lettered, 4; Gathered oak leaves, 3; Track, 2, 3; Announcement Com. , 4; Royal Courts Candidate, 4. WAHBEH, HELEN Pep Club, 2, 3; BECK, 4; AFS Com.; Carried oak leaves, 3; H.R. Treas.. 2; Girls A Club, 2,3. WAHLERT, LEE ELLIOTT Top 30. 2. 3. 4; Officer. 3. 4; Gathered oak leaves, 3; StuCo, 3; Nat'l Honor Society, 3.4; Pres. , 4; FTA, 3, 4;Research Com. Chairman. 4; Operetta, 2,3,4; Best Supporting Actor, 2; Sr. Play, 4; County Gov't Day. 3. WEINMANN, PAUL J. Transferred from Maur Hill Acad. WELDON, DONNA JO Kayettes, 2, 3. 4; Pep Club, 2, 3; Board, 4; A Club, 2,3.4; Board, 3,4; Band, 2,3,4; Stage Band, 4; StuCo, 2, 3, 4; Picnic Com. , 4; Carried oak leaves, 3. W1DICK, JENNY LOU Top 30, 2, 3. 4; Operetta. 2, 3. 4; HR. Pres., 2; Treas. 3,4; Kayettes. 2.4; Pep Club, 2, 3; Board, 4; Giris A Club, 2, 3; Treas. , 4; Homecoming Princess, 4; Finance Com. . 4; Modern Dance, 2; Carried oak leaves, 3. WILBURN. CLAUDIA S. WILLMITH, WARREN LEE Band, 2,3,4; Gathered oak leaves, 3; StuCo, 3,4; Jr.-Sr. Play, 3; Sr. Play, 4; Stage Band, 3,4; Research Com. , 4. WOHLGEMUTH, JOHN M. Football. 2, 3, 4; Lettered. 4; Basketball, 2, 3; Boys A Club. 4; Gathered oak leaves, 3; H.R. V. P. , 3; Treas. , 4; Finance Com. , 4; County Gov't Day, 3. WOOD. RONALD DEAN Gathered oak leaves, 3. YOUNCMAN, KAREN ANNE Kayettes, 2. 3, 4; Girls A Club, 2; V. Pres., 3; Board, 4; Pep Club. 2, 3; Board, 4; H.R. Treas.,’ 3; StuCo, 2,4; Band, 2,3.4; Trailblazer Staff, 3; Editor. 4; Carried oak leaves, 3; Gift-to-School Com. Chairman. 4; Modern Dance. 2.3,4; Sr. Play, 4. ZORN, PHN LEWIS Gathered oak leaves. 3; Cap G Gown Com. , 4; Trans- ferred from Fountain High School, Colorado, 3. 34 Senior Sidelights Let us in on the joke, gals! Karen Youngman and her English sister, Susan Trotter, enjoy a good laugh while attending the popular AFS Festival. The snows were few this year but they were spirited ones when they did arrive. Don Bur- ton is readying a beautiful missile but rules say . . . Bagpipe enthusiasts, Tim Turner, Richard Symns and Lawrence Jenny Widick serves science as a stooge and Busey, learn it isn't as easy or intricate!) as it looks. Scotsman discovers it a hair-raising experience-but Roe provided an exciting assembly for senior high students, fun. 35 Senior Class Presents o u R T O w N Stage manager Mr. Webb Don Dagenais Mark Henry The cemetary scene, BACK ROW, Lee Wahlert, Venda Raye, Terry Durfee. FIRST ROW, Lawrence McKinley and Emma Piper. Emily Webb Kathy Meyer Mrs. Gibbs (Emma Piper) and Mrs. Webb (Joyce Dunbar) talk 36 Charles Anderson, Kathy Moyer, Ramona Starks, Venda Raye and Lana Tharp begin making-up. Directed by Jack Dickson Assistants...............Kathy Moyer, George Turk Technical Director..........................Chuck Frantz Lights...................Bill Martin, Tony Morris Sound......................................Gordon Elliott Prompters .... Jean Moore, Karen Youngman George Gibbs (Mark Buckley) and Rebecca Gibbs (Suzy Lott) eat their breakfast before hurrying off to school. Also Appearing. .. Tim Turner George Turk Lawrence Busey Jeri Jeffries Richard Synms Martha Campbell Cheryl Heider Marilyn Carey Mary McConnell Warren Willmeth Kenneth Draper over the events of the day while stringing beans. Brenda Kerford and Lawrence McKinley check the aging of Mr. Webb. 37 Junior Jerry gets a vigorous workout. The sidewalk superintendents lend verbal support to workers. 1969 Junior-Senior Prom American Legion Hall. A Real j The receiving line hears a good quip from Brenda. The dance Time out for some punch and cookies After the hectic days work, any old place is comfortable. Held at the Happy Event. floor was never empty. Larry and Frances visit the goodie table. and a rest from dancing every number by the popular band from Emporia State. 39 Those fetching knickers are coining back into style, Don! Hang on to them. Keep those shirt-tails in doesn't apply on this day of days. It's back to class for underclassmen following the senior parade Townspeople eagerly await the parade put on by members of the senior class as they make a trek through the streets through the downtown district. Bill Moeck, the coy young damsel is es- corted by the bearded escort, Tim Turner. Bill's is wearing a charming Paris creation of rare lace and voile. Tim's beard of de- lectable whipped cream was replaced as it melted into nothingness. Sherril Martin, Linda Mason, Sharon Jones and Connie Barker truly celebrate Kid Day . Athletic George Ross (CENTER) leads cheers with Venda Raye, Ramona Starks, Larry Busey and Lawrence McKinley. 1969 Graduation Exercises Superintendent Butler Held in AHS Gymnasium Serves His First Year Accepting an AHS Graduating Class. Board member Lowell Dagenais presented diplomas after an introduction by Doctor Lawrence Butler, superintendent. Principal William Wilson presents the class of 1969. It was a nostalgic moment as Mr. Wilson will not be returning to AHS next fall. Kathy presents popular senior sponsor and English instructor, Miss Violet Randolph, a corsage. Graduates watching their fellow classmates cross the stage to receive the coveted seven-letter word-diploma. Awaiting their turn seemed endless. 42 Senior Ruth Krusemark directed the traditional oak leaf song, used in commencement exercises since 1911. Graduates await the signal for the first note. Junior girls sit in the music loft throughout the cere- monies. Their manners are Sunday best because they are really in the spotlight. 1969 COMMENCEMENT Order of Exercises PROCESSIONAL.....................................Class of 1969 Traditional Oak Leaf Service and Song Used Since 1911 (Audience remain seated during processional) SELECTION, “ACADEMIC PROCESSION”.................Clifton Williams AHS Band, Glenn Trent - Director INVOCATION........................................Jackie Sovin Class Vice - President WELCOME...................................... Kathy Flachsbarth Class President CLASS HISTORY.....................................Ann Liggett Class Secretary SELECTION...............................Senior Instrumental Group Glenn Trent, Director FOUNDATION”......................................David Estes PRESENTATION OF CLASS........................Mr. William Wilson High School ftincipal ACCEPTANCE OF CLASS...........................Lawrence B. Butler Supt. of Schools AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS.......................Mr. Lowell Dagenais President, Board of Education BENEDICTION.......................................Emma Piper Class Treasurer Miss Randolph, head sponsor, spends many hours getting graduates in the groove. No one would think of failing her-especially this, her last year of teaching. 43 David Estes, commencement speaker, shared the stage with class officers, LEFT, Ann Liggett, secretary, Kathy Flachsbarth, president, Jacqueling Sovin, vice- president and Emma Piper, treasurer. A highlight of the musical program was the brass accompaniment (in the balcony) along with the band, playing in the main arena of the auditorium. The weather cooperated with the graduates by being perfect. This, in turn, brought out a record crowd (and a comfortable one). 44 Clowned, Studied, Talked, Graduated! Watched 46 Junior Class (Just a Half Step More to the Final Phase of High School Life) Patricia Andrews Chris Arthur Vincent Bailey Patty Ball Dean Barker Cindy Barnett Jim Barnett Jim Bartlett Mike Beadles Tim Beagle Lana Bell Paula Bergseth Steven Betts Mike Bewley Ruth Bey Bobie Blagg Mark Boggs Terry Bond Claudia Bosshammer Donald Bratton Jane Buckley Donald Burton Frank Burton Ronald Burton Steve Butler Danny Cairo Dick Cameron Frances Campbell Carl Chatman Alan Chew Diane Christian Victor Clough Terry Cockrell Martha Contreras Ron Coulter John Crosswhite Art proves a candy bar can be eaten in class — and enjoyed. Janet Dame Bill Dittemore Bob Dennis Harold Downing Roger Denton Linda Downing Kirk Draper Martha Dudley Wanda Dunn John Dyer Diane Dykstra Gordon Elliott Scott Ellis James Elrod Vicky Epperson Nancy Farr Herbert Feek Janet Feldman Loretta Focks Terry Folsom Charles Frantz Ruby Fultz Daniel Gardner Dennis Gardner Kathy Gaul Tam Gehring Barbara Gocke Doug Goodpasture Liz Goodwin Robert Gray Roxanne Guess James Haas Patty Handke Kent Harman Wade Hatton Julie Hiner Carol Hink Pam Hixon Barbara Hoel Jane A. Hoffman John Horton Mike Huffman Paula Hurst Michelle Ingels Evadna Jenkins Jennifer Johnson Anna Jones Gary Kaufman Carol Kelly Paul Kelly Robert Kincaid Diann Kinney Mickie Knowles Warren Koch Phil Kuhnert Denise Kuni Debbie Ladwig Elaine Liebsch Gary Lutz Dan McConnell Belva McKinley Kathy McMenomey John McMurray Bob Mangelsdorf Steve Marlatt Debbie Marshall Bill Martin Diane Martin Debbie Mercer Randy Mercer Bonnie Miles Mary Miles Liz catches up on her studies (and an escapee from classes now and then) during her term as monitor. Juniors Point With Pride to — THE WINNAH! Juniors proudly presented their Homecoming float to the school and city-and it was good! Galen Moran Dan Morris Kenneth Morris Hank Muchnic Melvin Myer Sandra Nash Charles Nelson Cora Nesssmith Albert Nitz Ann Nitz Betty Oliver Jim Own by Herman Page David Penner Richard Pennington Dennis Peters Kenneth Pierce Leon Pleass Sona Pruett Connie Reece Denise Reed Barbara Regan Benny Reynolds Emma L. Richardson Junior Class Presents EMILY and Cornelia Otis Skinner (Jerry Schwein) discuss one of their many hilarious problems with collegians, Leo McEvoy (Jim Haas) and Dick (Roger Denton). BELOW: The young men travelers attempt to smuggle Cornelia off the ship in disguise before her skin rash is diagnosed. DIRECTOR Jack Dickson gives the cast the last word before curtain going up. Our Hearts Were Young and Gay MADAME Elise (Liz Yaple) and Therese (Marilyn Walters) greet their American ten- ants. EMILY (Janet Feldman) discusses her departure with the purser (Dennis Gardner), steward (Albert Nitz) and ste- wardess (Barbara Hoel). HARRIET St. John (Debbie Young) and Winifred Blaugh (Kathy Gaul) in an animated veddy British” conversation. MAKE-UP time is also fun-time as the thespians prepare for their grand entrance. 53 Wayne Rivers Wilma Ross Terri Roth Sue Ryan Jerry Schwein Ray Scott Wiley Scruggs Pat Shadoin Carole Shell John Shoe key Sandra Shockey Art Shufflebarger Alletta Simpson Roger Simpson Judy Skidmore Sharon K. Smart Charles Smith Mark Stecher Laura Steele Todd Stillings Sharon Stone Gary Sutton Stephen Thompson Steve Thompson Billy Thornton Stan Trent Allen Trower Mary Jo Turpin Julie Underwood Karen Vandiver Marilyn Walters Claudia Webb Primi la Whitely Paulette Wick Duane Wilson Phil Winegardner Pam Witte David Wolfe Lizbeth Yaple Debbie Young Julie Young Vanessa Zacharias Sophomores Rick Acheson Carol Allen Douglas Armstrong Janet Auchard Carolyn Aversman Linda Banks Jeffrey Bare Eric Bell Doug Berry Margie Bemey Sandy Besinger Louis Betts Rita Betts Gary Bewley Ronda Bey Robert Boggs Coleen Boldridge Mike Bowen Alice Bracke Larry Brown Leslie Bruggen Mitzi Bryson Peggy Bullard Paul Burchett Donald Burge Jerry Burton Jane Cameron James Carroll Sherry Cash Jerry Clayter Doris Clough Danny Costello Dennis Dame Marilyn Denton Mike Denton Cindy Dettmer Robert Dotzel Becky Downer Larry Dreiling Connie Drimmel Maxine Dudley Patricia Dudley Bill Dunbar Joyce Durfee Sharon K. Durkin David Dyer Linda Earl Marty Ehret ■ Nancy Ehret Ferol Engeman Ann Estes Steve Estes Alvin Eylar Mark Falen MaryJ. Focks Bill Foley Linda Fortier Gary Frakes Jack Freund Kathy Garrison Barbara Garside Dale Garvin Lorraine George Jenny Gillen Melody Gorrell Joyce Green Bobby Griffin Linda Haas Karla Haeffele David Hale Mary A. Hammond Earl Harris Belinda Harrison Alana Hays Mark Heider Jackie Higley Mike Hildman Kenny Hinson Roseanna Hitchens Claudia Hood Rex Hosier Randall Hubbard Celinda Hunsaker Maurice Jackson George Jennings Laurie Johnson Stephen Jones Kay Kelley Barbara Kiefer Diane Kimmi Jim King Charles Kinney Debbie Knowles Cynthia Koetter Thomas Kruse mark Keith Kuhn Lois Kuhnert Susan Kussman Pamela Ladwig William Lancaster Doris Larson Dennis Lassen Mary Sue Lentz Sharon Lew man Darrell Liggett Theresa Loftin Rae McBratney Beverly McKnight Sue Mangelsdorf Joyce Marshall Joyce Matthews Rita Matthews Michael May Rhonda Mercer Kenneth Minnick Sally Mixon Carl Mohler James Molt Donna Monshower CLUBS AHS Kay An organization is as efficient as its sponsors and Kayettes have enjoyed a year of dedi- cated teachers at the helm. An impressive moment at the Mother-Daughter tea is the welcome and response and this year honors were done by Mrs. Richard Bruggen and daughter, Leslie. The waited-for event of the annual tea is the serving of the food, prepared by the girls. The line forms to the right! Officers and board members meet on the lawn. SEATED, Julie Young, vice-president, Mary McConnell, president and Virginia Smith, secretary. Board members, Paula Hurst, Janet Auchard, Becky Downer, Cindy Dettmer and Julie Underwood. Missing were Kathy Moyer, Joyce Marshall, Brenda Kerford, Kathy McMenomy and Liz Yaple. The Leading zation of Girls School. 60 t't t ('S Mary hears a suggestion from board member, Kathy Moyer. Mrs. Schletzbaum was assisted in her head duties by Miss Far- go, Mrs. Stillings and Mrs. Stanton. Service Organi- in Senior High Daughters entertain fathers at the father-daughter banquet. Diets are forgotten and happiness is contagious. Cora Nessmith, Marilyn Walters and Julie Young designed the flag for the successful area convention. Treasurer, Paulette Wick, LEFT, took part in the beautiful senior farewell. 61 The Pep Club observed one of the most successful years of its long his- tory. When pep was needed at an athletic event, pep was provided. Mrs. Doris Buckley served as head sponsor and saw to it that things moved smoothly. She was assisted by George Roe (chief bus sponsor) and John Smith. The spirit of pride in the school was never more evident than this year. Perhaps that is why students are able to point to four new pictures on the honor wall-where only state winners are placed. 1968-69 officers, Linda Smart, president, Kathy Linscott, vice- president, Linda Blagg, secretary and Joyce Dunbar, treasurer. Looking through the famous hoop. LEFT, board members, TOP, Jenny Widick, Jennifer Johnson, Donna Weldon, Linda Pohl, Carolyn Mohler, Karen Youngman and Janet Garrison. Board member Karen Youngman explaining all those football shoes hanging aloft. To play or not to play? Naturally play! 63 A Club officers: Alene Rainwater, president, Jean Moore, secretary, Jenny Widick, Treasur- er. Cindy Barnett, vice-president, was absent the day the picture was taken. Sponsors are: Miss Householder, head, Mr. Jim Wilson, Miss Joan Lundgren and Mrs. Thelma Williams. Senior Girls' A A Club board: FRONT ROW: Julie Underwood, Barb Re- gan, Tam Gehring. SECOND ROW: Karen Youngman, Gaye Theurer, Donna Weldon, Barbara Garside. THIRD ROW: Doris Clough, Cindy Dettmer, Sandy Besinger, Mary Mc- Connell, Sue Mangelsdorf and Jean Bailey. LEFT: Mary McConnell and Gaye Theurer, Outstanding Seniors: Jean Bailey, Alene Rainwater and Jenny bowling awards. Widick. They were honored at a special ceremony and pre- sented trophies. 64 Club . . . Miss Jean Householder, Head Sponsor. A i . ABOVE: Doris Clough all ready to go out as goalie in a field hockey confrontation. This has proved a popular sport with A Club girls. RIGHT: Traveling volleyball team: ROW 1: Sandy Besinger, Julie Hiner, Tam Gehring, Maxine Dudley. ROW 2: Cindy Barnett (club vice-president), Jackie So- vin, Alene Rainwater and Donna Weldon. Absent, Barbara Regan and Lorraine George. Volleyball team: FRONT ROW: D. Christian, B. J. Haegelin. SECOND ROW: S. Soph, D. Bratton, D. Clough. THIRD ROW: C. Koetter, L. Haas, J. Widick, L. Kuhnert. BACK ROW: A. Estes, D. Thornton, G. Theurer. LEFT: Bowling medals, held by Belinda Harrison, Mitzi Bryson, Becky Downer and Jane Cameron. “A Club Modern Joyce Dunbar and Jean Moore. % DIRECTOR Mary McConnell. Miss Jean Householder sponsors the popular annual event. Dance Linda Haas, Barb Hoel and Nancy Farr. Lana Bell and Sharon Smart. KNEELING, Belinda Harrison Karen Youngman and Jeri Jeffries, and Connie Reece. Janet Feldman and Julie Underwood. 66 Football player, Reggie Ballew; Basketball player, Jim Vaughn; Track, George Ross and Outstanding Senior Athlete, George Ross. Honor Roll for 1968-69 Senior Boys A Club The meeting will come to order-as of now! Coach Baumgardner, sponsor. Reggie Ballew and George Ross. Members Lawrence Busey Dick Cameron Vic Clough Terry Cockrell Harold Downing Evon Henry Butch Montgomery Melvin Myer Stan Purdy Art Shufflebarger Bill Thornton Duane Wilson Mark Windsor Phil Winegardner John Wohlgemuth Jim Vaughn Officers Chuck Smith Eddie Lisle Reggie Ballew Bob Dennis George Ross Chuck Smith (SEATED), president, Eddie Lisle, vice-president, Mr. Nash, spon- sor and Bob Dennis, treasurer. Reggie is secretary and George, Sergeant-at-arms. 67 Art Club One of the newest and most active organizations, under the sponsor- ship of Max King, art instructor, is the Art Club. Regular meetings are held and two teas for faculty mem- bers of AHS and student guests in- troduced the latest work of mem - bers. Shown at LEFT, are Mr. King (front), Terry Durfee and Paul Bur- chette. THIRD ROW: Mitzi Bryson, Suzi Lott, Cheryl Heider, Jackie Sovin, Sandy Nash, Kathy Allenbrand and Roxanne Guess. THIRD ROW members are Charles Anderson. Stan Trent and Vic Clough. Faculty members view student art display. Miss Huebert's Library Assistants FIRST ROW: Anna Jones, Jennifer Melcher, Sandy Chambers, Sue Ryan and Carolyn Mohler. SECOND ROW: Peggy Kelley, Judy Kiefer, Alene Rainwater, Emma Piper, Carla Lutz and Carol Hink. THIRD ROW: Barb Kiefer, Mary Jo Turpin, Vanessa Zacharias and Sharon Jones. BACK ROW: Barbara Morris, Mary Miles, Linda Pohl and Debby Mercer. These girls help make locating and checking out of books a much easier pro- cess and a pleasant, friendly one as well. 68 The Craftsmen .. . And Women A Most Important Facet Of The Learning Process Mr. Stinson and students, putting up a new trophy case (which they also built). A beau- tiful addition to the trophy hall. Some of the most beautiful vases, short of the Ming Dynasty treasures, come out of Mr. Anderson's classes. Claude Webb, LEFT, Sherrida Jassman and Tom Goodpasture were prize winners in the spring showings of art work in a regional display. Claude and Sherrida are students of Mr. Anderson and Tom, a student of Mr. Stinson. 69 Vases come in all sorts of sizes and designs and all of them please the designer. LEFT: Larry Denning and his student-of-the-year, Mark Buckley (Distributive Education) and student-of-the-year (Office Education) Carolyn Seever and Mrs. Don Lanter. OE officers: Carolyn Seever, secretary-treasurer; Sharon Pierce, president and Judy Pike, vice-president. Distributive And Office Education Students Entertain Employers. Students introduce their employers at beginning of annual banquet, held at NEKA Vo-Tech school. Among honored guests were Sen. Steadman Ball, Rep. William Stutz, Dr. Butler and members of the board. Mark Buckley gives a colorful account of the BECK Con- vention. Winning a first place award there, he attended the national con- vention in Texas. DE club officers receiving their engraved desk sets: Cecil Hayden, vice-president; Terri Ham, president and Patty Kiesling, secretary-treasurer. 70 FRONT ROW, 1 to r: Stan Trent, Denise Kuni, Susie Mangelsdorf. SECOND ROW: Marilyn Walters, Susan Trotter, Karen Youngman, Cheryl Heider, Suzy Lott, Janet Garrison, Linda Smart, Jenny Gillen, Cindi Koetter. THIRD ROW: Mike Schmidt, Gunnar Sundby, Warren Willmeth, Don Dagenais, Dick Cameron, Phil Winegardner, Tony Morris, Marilyn Case, Barb Gocke, Barb Kiefer and Julie Young. Officers President-Brenda Kerford Vice-President-Jerry Schwein Secretary-Mary Jean Besinger Treasurer-Debbie Young Sponsor Legg attempts to say a few PRESIDENT Brenda Kerford, RIGHT, listens to a suggestion from the well-chosen words during a heated floor. debate. 72 nzcon AFS Festival Terri finds the psychedelic art show a real eye opener. Some viewers left the exhibit with their eyeballs revolving but they all agreed Picasso has a point. Success of Event Assures AHS a Student This Fall From Somewhere in Europe. Always a popular booth is Senor Schwein's touch of old Mex- ico. The happiest people leaving at the close of the festival are those clutching pinatas in their arms. These prehistoric monsters (to you turtles) run as tight a race as the Indianapolis 500! LEFT: Just name it be- cause it's at the auction table. That fetching bun- ny has found a good home where he will probably remain until the next festival-then will find himself back at the same table with a new bidder setting a price on his head. Such is bunny popularity! American Field Service Student 1968-9 Susan Trotter Susan came to us from Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. Her mother and father, Gladys Lilian and George Trotter and brother, Michael, 20, also make their home in New- castle. She attended Penpower Technical High School for girls in her home town and expects to attend Benwell Comprehensive school upon her return. Her two American loves are pizza and football. Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Youngman were Susan's mom and dad while living at 310 North Tenth. 74 Karen, AHS 1969 senior, enjoyed her role as sister to the guest from Great Britain. National Honor ROW Is Jacqueline Sovin, Linda Smart, Emma Piper, Kathy Moyer, Mary Miles, Janet Garrison and Sharon Seever. ROW II: Paulette Wick, Julie Underwood, Jerry Schwein, Cora Nessmith, Paula Hurst, Diana Dykstra, Cynthia Dettmer, Doris Clough, Cynthia Koetter, Susan Mangelsdorf and Brenda Russell. ROW III: Michael Waite, Gunnar Sundby, Jack Freund, James Haas, Kirk Undenvood and Bill Martin. The students pictured are those initiated into the 1969 NHS class. Robert Lingard, faculty sponsor, joins Lee Wahlert in welcoming Janet Garrison as a new member of the scholastic organization. Lee Wahlert, president, speaks at the annual ceremony, held at the United Methodist Church. Other officers present were David Estes, treasurer, Art Shufflebarger, secretary and Jean Bailey, vice-president. Also a speaker was Don Dagenais. Debate State AAA-3rd Regional AAA-2nd District AAA-3rd Emporia-4th Argentine-2nd Topeka West-3rd Ola the-3rd Highland Park-3rd State debate team: SEATED: Kathy Moyer and Brenda Kerford. STANDING: Marilyn Carr, David Estes, Coach Shafer, Kathy Flachsbarth and Kathy Gaul. Brenda Kerford 2nd-Dramatic reading Liz Yaple 4th-Dramatic reading David Estes 4th-oratory Kathy Moyer 7th-Girls extemp. Coach Ron Shafer Outstanding Debate Coach in the State of Kansas. Varsity debaters: FRONT ROW: M. Carr, B. Kerford, K. Flachsbarth and K. Caul. BACK ROW: Joyce Merritt, Mark Henry, D. Estes and K. Moyer. Novice debaters: FRONT ROW: Dick Cameron, Denise Kuni, Diane Dykstra, Kathy Garrison, Liz Yaple, Jerry Schwein, Roxanne Cummings and Gary Sutton. BACK ROW: Bill Foley and Gunnar Sundby. 76 NFL State speech team: SEATED: L. Yaple, K. Garrison, K. Flachsbarth, K. Moyer, K. Gaul, M. Carr. STANDING: Coach Shafer, D. Estes, B. Kerford, M. Henry, G. Sutton. RIGHT: speech only. SEATED: Janet Garrison, Linda Smart, Mary Jean Besin- ger and Ruth Krusemark. BACK ROW: Venda Raye, Jackie Turk, Joe Strong and Janet Feldman. BELOW: officers: Kathy Flachsbarth, secretary; Marilyn Carr, treasurer; Kathy Moyer, president and Mark Henry, vice-president. Speech Washington-3rd Emporia-2nd Lawrence-2nd Shawnee Mission East-3rd State National Forensic League- 2nd Plus 37 medals in individual events. 78 Co-editor Jeri Jeffries. Co-editor Karen Youngman. S. Lott, K. Youngman, N. Farr. Staff enjoys an annual event-Valentine's Day exchange. „ Staff Co-editors: Jeri Jeffries and Karen Youngman Photographer: Charles Frantz Members of staff: Linda Blagg Joyce Dunbar Nancy Farr Barbara Gocke Barbara Hoel Suzy Lott Linda Pohl Adviser: Mrs. Toni Enich Photographer Frantz takes other members of staff on a picture-taking lesson. The help Jerry Kauffman gives at the workshop is well received. 79 1968-69 Staff Judy Schrag-Editor -in -chief Kathy Gaul-Business Manager Bob Dennis and Melvin Myer- Sports Patricia Andrews Tam Gehring Bill Moeck Sue Ryan Richard Symns Reporters Chuck Frantz-Photographer Mrs. Toni Enich-Adviser Editor Schrag (RIGHT) accompanies reporter An- drews on a beat and they stop to rest on the mall. Melvin (FRONT) discusses a sports story while report- Reporters Mary Miles, LEFT, Sue Ryan and Tam ers Richard, Bill and Bob look on (actually they Gehring join business manager, Kathy Gaul, SECOND were picking up a box of pencils Melvin just dropped!) FROM LEFT, in reading a plaque on the mall. 80 AHS Concert Band Personnel Here comes the 1968-9 marching band, led by Lana Bell, Lana Tharp, head drum major and Julie Hiner. FLUTES Patricia Andrews Paula Hurst Janet Feldman Denise Kuni Julie Young Linda Boggs Rae McBratney Sherrill Case Sheila Lacy Janice Robison OBOES Mary Jean Besinger Lynn Easterday BASSOONS Debbie Young Kathy Watkins Donna Schletzbaum EB CLARINET Jean Bailey CLARINETS Marilyn Case Ruth Kruse mark Claudia Hood Carla Berger Pam Peterson Brenda Russell Becky Brown Debbie Wood Kathy Garrison Nancy Farr Claudia Bosshammer Sandy Nash Ruby Fultz Kathy Allenbrand BASS CLARINET Carolyn Mohler Alana Hays CONTRA BASS CLARINET Eb Julia Hiner Bb Lana Bell ALTO SAX Donna Weldon Julie Nash TENOR SAX Lana Tharp Debbie Thornton BARITONE SAX Ken Draper FRENCH HORNS Judy Schrag Kris Schwein Karen Youngman Linda Kuhn Carole Hoecker Nancy Ehret TRUMPETS Don Dagenais Stan Trent Mark Falen Bill Thornton Gary Irvin Debbie Lathan Lawrence McKinley Ann Stillings Bill Dunbar BARITONES Liz Goodwin Bob Martin TROMBONES Bill Martin Chuck Nelson Warren Willmcth Mark Heider Tom Krusemark BASSES Don Bratton Scott Ellis Bob Boggs PERCUSSION Gary Hood Leslie McKinney Sandy Besinger Mary Sue Lentz Mike Denton ♦Seniors How the band looks from the balcony through telescopic lens, That's a long way back! A H S B A N D Before a precision exhibition is given at Amelia Earhart stadium, many hours of practice are spent in the cold, gray dawn. The band plays for all football and basketball games. Their spirited numbers surely add to the enthusiasm of the onlookers. Paula and Liz make preparations to take part in the Homecoming parade. Don calls the troops to the colors at the beginning of a bas- ketball game. The rafters rise when the band breaks into the school song. 82 Sounds Of '69, Theme Of The Spring Concert Director Trent presents the John Sousa band award to Don Dagenais, an outstanding honor given a student each year. It is in recognition for achievement and interest in instrumental music, for singular merit in loyalty and cooperation, and for displaying those high qualities of conduct which school instrumen- tal music strives to impart. The nomination is made by fellow band members and confirmed by the director and school officials. Don is a fine musician, one of the finest trumpet players of all time here at AHS. We are all proud of him. Glenn Trent The Peck-Horn's Revenge, a comedy routine done by French Homists: Kris Schwein, Judy Schrag, Karen Youngman and Linda Kuhn. Mary Jean Besinger narra- ted the hilarious rendition. mum. ABOVE: The director presents the new drum majors: Lana Bell, Julie Hiner, head and Brenda Russell. LEFT: Pianist Ruth Krusemark was soloist for the stirring Warsaw Concerto, accompanied by members of the concert band. 83 Orchestral Talent Displayed At Concerts Throughout School Year. Captain Dagenais presents the tradition- al captain's trophy to Captain Trent. Hail to the Captain's Courageous! Chuch climbs the spiral staircase to get this interesting shot of the orchestra. LEFT: Newly elected offi- cers: Janet Feldman, 1st corporal; Paula Hurst, 1st lieutenant; Stan Trent, captain; Patricia Andrews, 2nd lieutenant; Debbie Young, 4th corporal; Don Bratton, 2nd corporal and Bill Martin, 3rd corporal. Officers for 1968-9 were: Don Dagenais, captain; Kris Schwein, 1st lieuten- ant; Trent, 2nd; Kruse- mark, 1st corporal; Lana Tharp, second; Bratton, third and Gary Hood, fourth. STATE MUSIC CONTEST 4-A Superior Award Winners . . . Patricia Andrews Don Bratton Don Dagenais Ken Draper Janet Feldman Paula Hurst Ruth Kruse mark Denise Kuni Lana Tharp Donna Weldon Julie Young Director Trent is deeply touched by. the applause of the band for his dedicated work with all the students during the year. With him are Mrs. Trent and son, Stan. A party is always held, honoring sen- iors, at the United Methodist Church, following the final concert of the year. RIGHT: It's kinda lonely out here all alone! Lee Wahlert as the minstrel, sings the prologue, Many Moons Ago. Emma Piper (Queen) and Phil Pat- terson (Wizard) sing a plot. Vocal Music Presents Once Upon No one works any harder than the musi- cians for a successful presentation in the school auditorium. Janet Garrison, Gay- len Gore and Mari- lyn Case. Janet, as Princess Winnifred. 86 King (Mark Heider) and Prince Daunt- less (Tod Stillings). Lady Dora (Lorraine George) and Sir Members of the cast join in a spirited dance at the close of Act I. Studly (Bill Thornton). 87 Choral Music Top Thirty Patricia Andrews Doug Armstrong Mary Jean Besinger Leslie Bruggen Lawrence Busey Marilyn Case Roger Denton Becky Downer Nancy Farr Bill Foley Dennis Gardner Janet Garrison Lorraine George Gaylen Gore Earl Harris Mark Heider Paula Hurst Joyce Merritt Phil Patterson Emma Piper Judy Schrag Jerry Schwein Linda Smart Todd Stillings Gunnar Sundby Bill Thornton Stan Trent Tim Turner Lee Wahlert Jenny Widick Ruth Krusemark Accompanist Basil Roark Director Girls awaiting the signal to sing. How does this good note strike you? Department Student teacher, Mrs. Bold- ridge, assisted in directing the spring concert. One second before the curtain parts and all is well. This is the mo- ment proving all the practice sessions were worth the effort. The panel pictures below are informal shots of students participating in the annual spring concert. All members of senior high choruses take part in the musical. There is always that moment, just before a performance, when a hush comes over a crowd and all eyes are turned toward the stage. Above is recorded that moment. You may be sure that the audience is attentive when the Top Thirty makes its appearance. Princess Cheryl Heider Suzy Lott Reigns as Homecoming Queen Princess Jean Moore Princess Linda Smart Her Royal Highness Queen Suzy Lott Princess Jenny Widick Queen Suzy Lott receives the congratulations of her many friends after the long-awaited announcement of the winner. Even the weather was on Suzy's side. I While the girls are excited about their queen-to-be, the boys also have their gala event, in the form of a mock homecoming king. Mike Handke was chosen to reign. Other candidates were George Ross, Eddie Lisle and Mike Brooks and John Wohlgemuth. 92 n •V v ■V What is more beautiful than a fall day and five beautiful young ladies? 93 Pep Club The dance, held at the American Le- gion hall was largely attended and a Queen Janet Garrison and King Mark Coyle try on their crowns for size and find them fitting! Future royalty candidates, Kerri McCoole and John Johnson, proudly carry the crowns. 94 Royal Courts More dancers at the hall. The Royal Courts event is becoming more popular each year. good time was had by all (just ask Myer and Janet Feldman in the foreground). Other candidates running for royalty: FRONT, Mary McConnell and Tim Turner. BACK, Linda Blagg, Butch Montgomery, Lana Tharp, Stan Purdy, Carolyn Carey and Jim Vaughn. 95 Reggie Elected TWIRP King Senior athlete Reggie Ballew was voted TWIRP king and missed his crowning as he was at a track meet. However, he later received congrats from friends. Among candidates for the honor were Mark Henry (LEFT), Reggie and Mark Buckley, all shown admiring the TWIRP crown. Another candidate, Lawrence Busey, was busy on an art project dur- ing the crown-admiration event. Kathy, David, Leslie and Dick take a breather. 96 1968 Football Squad: FIRST ROW: Downing, Handke, Dennis, Cockrell, Busey, Barker, Myers, Brooks, Lisle, Winegardner, C. Smith, Ross, Vaughn, Wohlgemuth. SECOND ROW: Turk, Draper, Kelly, Ellis, Thornton, Crosswhite, Bratton, Shufflebarger, Trower, Gray, T. Smith, Zager, Henry. THIRD ROW: Foley, Scott, Kuhn, Dotzel, Lancaster, Piper, Robison, Estes, Dyer, Molt, Patterson, Dunbar, Krusemark, Parman. FOURTH ROW: Coach Carrier, Coach Baumgardner, T. Wilson, Heider, Boggs, Ehret, Wilson, Windsor, Bierbaum, Freund, Garvin, Coach Sullivan, Coach Roe. FIFTH ROW: Montgomery and Purdy, trainers. F O 0 T B A L L 1 9 6 8 It's ours this year! The league traveling trophy. Seven Decisive Victories The AHS Redmen may well point with pride to the greatest season in foot- ball history of the school! It took a combination of hard work, deter- mination, determination and setting a goal. By keeping this in mind at all times they were able to go all the way to victory. Seven wins and one tie! Everyone helped to build a winning spirit-players, coaches, adminis- tration and townspeople. Reggie Ballew, outstand- ing player, was not present when squad picture was taken. Scoreboard Atchison 14 Emporia 7 Atchison 19 Highland Park Atchison 35 Leavenworth 6 T Atchison 20 Shawnee Heights 6 Atchison 19 Seaman 13 Atchison 26 Hayden 0 Atchison 52 Washburn 18 itchison 13 Sumner 13 A Champion Team Needs A Champion Coach-And We Have Him — Coach Andy Carrier! HYING confidence to a player before a big one. HE ONLY looks worried-actually he isn't! He knows his players and trusts their judgment. THANKING students for the support they gave during the season-plus dispensing some of those famous witticisms for which he is noted. A BROKEN arm didn't slow him more activated. down a whit. It made practices even Seniors Step in front of the camera for their last football por- trait representing A. H. S. It's a pride they will always take with them. REGGIE BALLEW MIKE BROOKS LAWRENCE BUSEY MIKE HANDKE POST-game winners of area, regional, league and state Honors: Ballew, Lisle, Ross, and Brooks. BACK ROW: Shufflebarger, Downing, Dennis and Smith. EVON HENRY EDDIE LISLE GEORGE ROSS JAMES VAUGHN JOHN WOHLGEMUTH 101 More on Football The Re dm e n trying to get out of a hole during the Shawnee Heights game. Mike Brooks prepares for a rollout pass during Shawnee Heights game. The first weeks of practice are rough. Right, Jim? Chuck Smith tries for an extra point with Wohlgemuth holding. A pileup of Atchison and Seaman players at the last of the season. Regional Trophy State Trophy Champions All! First Regional, Then State! Atchison 64 Bonner Springs 55 Atchison 71 Leavenworth 59 Atchison 47 Atchison 67 Shawnee HeighLik37 , Seaman 51 Atchison 53 Hayden 66 Atchison 38 Highland Park 48 Atchison 55 Washburn Rural 37 Atchison 60 Ottawa 49 Atchisog 76 Pittsburg 53 AtchisotP54 Emporia 52 Atchison 82 Shawnee Heights 63 Atchison 33 Leavenworth 21 Atchison 59 S5aman 31 Atchison 56 Hayden 53 Atchison 58 Highland Park 55 Atchison 53 Washburn Rural 35 Atchison 51 Sumner 84 Atchison 78 Hiawatha 50 Atchison 24 Shawnee Heights 18 Atchison 53 Bonner Springs 49 Atchison 53 Kingman 39 Atchison 71 Osawatomie 56 Atchison 50 Colby 42 Total 2i FIRST ROW: Stan Purdy, George Ross, James Vaughn. SECOND ROW: Art Shufflebarger, John Crosswhite, Chuck Smith, Maurice Jackson, Coach Ver- di, Coach Baum- gardner (Head). THIRD ROW: Harold Downing, Wade Hat- ton, Victor Clough, Duane Wilson, Reg- gie Ballew, Bob Den- nis, Tony Smith. Senior James Vaughn was listed on the all-area, league and all-state teams in 1969. Junior Duane Wilson was also listed on the all area and league teams. Is anyone paying any attention to the basket being made??? It must feel neglected! Coaching, Team Work, Plus Student Backing Brings Victory! Wade Hatton jumps for a high one and he's hastening The rally held for the boys going it on its way. Chuck Smith is eye-catching the was an ear.spiitter. play. 106 B-Team Has Active Season B-Team Redmen. FRONT ROW, kneeling: Jack Freund, Jack Smith, Bill Thornton and Steve Jones. SECOND ROW: Tony Smith, Jim Elrod, Jerry Clayter, Dale Garvin, Marty Ehret, Gene Ross. BACK ROW: Coach Tony Verdi, Tom Wilson, Bruce Parman, Mark Windsor, Steve Estes, George Jennings, Curt Noll and Marty Kinney. B-Team Scores Bonner Springs 45 Atchison 53 Leavenworth 46 Atchison 44 Shawnee Heights 48 Atchison ,61 Seaman 48 Atchison 51 Hayden 54 Atchison 36 Highland Park 67 Atchison 42 Washburn Rural 31 Atchison 33 Shawnee Heights 72 Atchison 60 Leavenworth 52 Atchison 53 Seaman 40 Atchison 53 Hayden 48 Atchison 43 Highland Park 61 Atchison 29 Washburn Rural 40 Atchison 46 Sumner 77 Atchison 39 Wins 7 Losses 7 B-Team cheerleaders. BACK ROW: Nancy Ehret, Mary Sue Lentz and Roxanne Guess. SECOND ROW: Virginia Moyer, Lorraine George (head) Connie Reece. FRONT ROW: Brenda Russell. Susan Soph was absent the day the picture was taken. 107 Good crowds turned out for gymnastic meets during the season, which gave the boys a real lift. FIRST ROW: Bare, Stevens, Cameron, Brooks, Butler, Henry, Nioce. SECOND ROW: Hale, Kerford, Gray, Stillings, Colson, Wilburn, Sayles. THIRD ROW: Irvin, Burton, Coach Roe. Evon Henry, talented gymnist, suffered a broken ankle before the regionals, which put him out of any further competition. Richard Symns was en- rolling at college the day the squad photo- graph was taken. LEFT: Cameron practi- cing double leg circles Steve Butler doing front giants. LEFT: Mike Brooks does a back flip on the tumbling mat. Varsity Track FRONT ROW: Carl Mohler, trainer, Keith Kuhn, Mike Denton, Jack Freund, Larry Scott, Dale Garvin, Kenneth Minnick, Tom Wilson, Marty Ehret, Stan Purdy. SECOND ROW: Coach John Smith, Art Shufflebarger, Aaron Suits, Phil Winegardner, Maurice Jackson, Jerry Clayter, Bob Dennis, Chuck Smith, Melvin Myer, Coach Kenneth Smart (head). Missing from picture Reggie Ballew, Wiley Scruggs, George Ross and Jim Vaughn. They were attending a tournament. Scruggs won the broad jump at league. Jim Vaughn, senior, won the regional high jump, posting a 6'5. 109 Vaughn really deserves a rest after all that practice. These two fine runners, George Ross, LEFT and Reggie Ballew, RIGHT, will long be remembered at AHS. George won firsts in regional and in the State indoor meet. Reggie was first in the 100 yd. dash, State 3AAA. They were always neck and neck, making an exciting season. The photographs taken when George (THIRD FROM LEFT) won the regionals and broke some records. Reggie is shown close behind, as is Jim Vaughn. 110 1969 squad: B. Peterson, R. Berger, D. Besinger, G. Moeck, B. Foley, B. Bivens, B. Freund, B. Dittemore, V. Clough, B. Moeck, L. Laurie, M. Windsor, P. Patterson, G. Clough and D. Miller. Dean Boggs is coach. Four-man team, composed of Bill Dittemore and Lance Laurie, FRONT, Mark Windsor and Vic Clough, BACK, were second in the Centennial League and third in regionals. Bill Dittemore, playing at Bellevue Coun- try Club, during the Atchison Invitational. Ill AHS Varsity We're loyal and true, AHS!” can best describe the A Team Cheerleaders. They participated in dozens of pep rallies and ignited students at football and bas- ketball games, both in the Atchison sta- dium and gym and out of town. No matter what the weather conditions gave forth, these exuberant young women were at their proper places, right alongside the players. They were privileged to enjoy taking part in a state meet and sharing the feeling of victory. J Our First Few Days Are of Friendly Confusion Kirk Hayes Patricia High Kevin Hildman Janet Hitchens Mark Holmes Steven Honer Pattie Irvin Sherri da Jassman Denise Jennings Gaylene Jessip Leslie Johnson Darrel Johnston Diana Jones Leon Jones Veronica Kasten Scott Kelley Curtis Kelly Sheila Kimmi Randi Kinney Patrice Koetter Danny Kruse mark Debbie Kuhn Joyce Kuhnert David Kuni Timmy Larkin Steven Lathan Karen Lawless Chris Lemoine Philip Liebsch Joe Linder Sheryl Linscott Kelley Low Judy Lutz Katby Marshall Mary Ann Marshall Mark Martin Roger Matthews Jennifer Melchei Sandra Melton Do rot he Meng Pam Mercer William Mercer Julie Merritt Ramona Metcalfe Bobby Miller Perry Miller Tom Miller Richard Mixon Audrey Moeck Bonnie Monshower Jerry Moore Marsha Moran Nan Muchnic Peggy Nioce Kevin Nitzschke Landon Parker Andy Patterson Nancy Pleass Leo Pollard Ronnie Pruett Stan Wohlgemuth Cynthia Bratton John Pulliam Christina Reynolds Patricia Rogers Thomas Ross Verlin Ross Warner Ross Ted Ryan Valerie Schlereth Jenny Scott Howard Seever Debbie Servaes Paul Seymore Wendy Shephard Rick Shreve George Smart Donald Smith Michael Smith Richard Smith Robin Smith Rodney Smith Boyd Snoddy Mike Snodgrass Blair Snyder Mike Soden Chuck Sowers Teresa Sowers Billy Spilman Pat Spilman Margie Stein Steve Stirton Johnny Tapp Grace Taylor Tana Thixton Shelly Thompson Paula Trent Steve Trower Barbara Underwood Mark VanHoutan Lola Vaughn Steven Voelker Susan Waite Ray Walker Jackie Walton Linda Watowa Kimmie Webb Marsha Wenger Karen White Debbie Whitely Edward Wilburn Chris Wilderson Shirley Willmeth Kirk Wilson Robert Wilson Jeff Wohlgemuth Next Year We Will Return As Veterans and Assist the New Students Find Their Rooms. 130 Mary Jane Smart And Bill Freund Chosen Queen And King At Popular Junior High Sports Dance Held In The AHS Gymnasium. Candidates await the big moment. LEFT: Lance Laurie, Carla Berger, Bill Freund, Sue Ellis, Robert Stinson, Leslie McKinney, John Holmes, Julie Nash, Mike Hund- ley and Mary Jane Smart. Mrs. Goodman, head sponsor, assisted by Mr. Siskey and Mrs. Harper, spend many days helping the young people get the party organized. It is a real fun event. I'll never be any happier! Corky and Rhonda were sitting this one out when Rhonda did a Spanish dancer routine. Not a bad bit of acting. The drama department will be keeping its eye on her, we betcha! Bill, you get taller each year. 131 Get Up And Go, A.H.S. Junior High Vocal Music Department Presentation Cast Leslie McKinney Tom Hanson Kathy Watkins Lynn Easterday Jeff Quick Ralph Griffin Mary J. Smart Linda Jackson Robt. Montgomery Anita Walker David Gerber Kevin Atlakson David Besinger Directed by Mr. Basil Roark. Scenes-Stan Trent Accompanist- Pa ula Hurst D. Gerber, L. McKinney, M. J. Smart. SECOND.ROW: K. Watkins, L. Jackson, L. Easterday. BACK ROW: A. Walker, D. Besinger, R. Montgomery, J. Quick, R. Griffin, K. Atlakson. Ralph Griffin and Anita Walker sing a clever duet. 132 Tom Hanson leads a singing group. Junior High Student Council 1968-9 Junior High Stuco representatives: FIRST ROW: Midge Gillen, Joyce Kuhnert, Mike Kautz, Bill Kuni, Shelly Thompson, Roger Crosswhite, Cathy Cray, Lynn Windsor. SECOND ROW: Kathy Foudray, Cindy Chew, Connie Campbell, Debbie Cowen, Perry Miller, Janet Tharp, Rhonda Gehring, Martha Yaple, Betsy Stein, Linda Boggs. THIRD ROW: Kathy Watkins, Pam Peterson, Lyn Easterday, Ann Stillings, Leslie McKinney, Sue Ellis, Sue Nash, Janice Robison, Maggie Stolz, Pam Hixon. Officers Lyn Easterday....................................President Julie Nash..................................Vice-president Sue Ellis........................................Secretary Betsy Stein......................................Treasurer Mr. Clough, head sponsor, assisted by Miss Bowman and Mr. Farr. Becky Wilson, ABOVE, checks the Christ- mas decorations. Among some of the projects of the organi- zation were: running the concession stand during basketball games (junior high); assis ted at tournament; printed programs for school events; helped in the March of Dimes, United Fund and Salvation Army drives. A new green banner for the west end of the gym was presented the school by the group. LEFT: Students started their teambacking early by attending out of town games, thereby helping the goals of the Stuco. Instrumental Music Departments Atchison Junior High Stage Band playing Southern Style Medley, Little Brown Jug, and Prom Jump. They made a hit with the concert audience. Blow Gabriel Blow featuring trumpeters: Rick Berger, Kevin Atlakson, Paula Mohler and Steve Easterday. Director Trent leading the Cadet Band in the opening selection, Totem Staff Officers Captain: Robbie Stinson Lieutenants: Skip Bradley Rick Berger Corporals: Ray Dimick David Gerber Pam Young Steve Easterday Assistants: Jerri Rodecap Paula Mohler Drum Majors: Pam Young Rhonda Herdman Paula Mohler Outstanding Bandsmen: Kevin Atlakson Rhonda Herdman Jeff Quick 134 Junior High School Choruses Following their appearance, members of a junior high chorus listen to the remainder of the program from the front rows (and are most polite). Mr. Roark announces selections to be sung by the eighth grade chorus. Choral Groups Junior high school cho- ruses present several outstanding programs throughout the year. From the groups pic- tured, are chosen the Top Thirty singers. The major musical event each year is the operetta. The interest in this popular presen- tation reaches great heights during the tryouts. Last minute arrangements go on in the music room before appearing in a concert. CD —i O O Junior High Sports Freshman team, BACK ROW: Freund, Eads, Ross, Wilson, Holmes. ROW 2: Stinson, Kelly, Miller, Jenkins, Harris. FIRST ROW: Laurie, Vaughn, Anthony, Lorenz, Coach, Charles Campbell. Score: 10 wins, 5 losses. Ross, captain. 8th Grade team. FIRST ROW: Berger, Jackson, Wilson, Wagner, Hurst. ROW 2: Patterson, Buntin, Bratton, Matthews, Allenbrand, Butler, Peterson, Zeit. ROW 3: Allen, Besinger, Creacy, McConna- ughey, Montgomery, Whitney, Coach Smith. Season record, 9-0. Gymnastics and More on Junior High Sports ROW Is Dykstra, Gehring, Shreve, S. Wilburn, Honer, Ric Smith, Gillespie, Miller, Anthony, Wohlgemuth, R. Smith, Snoddy, Pruett. ROW 2: Spilman, Raye, Foley, Bartlett, Busey, Wilderson, Seever, W. Ross, Tapp, Parker, Pruett, Trower, T. Ross, Foudray. ROW 3: Coach Roe, Krusemark, Epperson, Carroll, Locke, Patterson, Snod- grass, M. Wilburn, Bell, Snyder, Busch, Harris, Mercer, Ethridge, Burge, Ewing. Rickey Locke giving the rings a try. That important moment in every basketball known as the huddle. Coach Campbell can be seen giving the boys the message. BELOW: Someone is having an unexpected visitor land on his head! Oh, well, it's all in the game. Junior High A Club and Pep Club A Club Officers Rhonda Herdman President Paula Mohler Vice-President Cathy Cray Secretary Denise Rutledge Treasurer. Pep Club Officers Linda Boggs President Sue Ellis Vice-President Cathy Cray Secretary Martha Yaple Treasurer Cheerleaders Lynn Windsor Julie Nash Carla Berger Leslie McKinney Mary J. Smart Rhonda Gehring Pam Hixon Alternate A Club Officers, BOTTOM, right Pep Club Officers, BOTTOM, left Cheerleaders, THIRD FROM TOP THESE FINE ATCHISON BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN AND WOMEN HELPED MAKE THIS BOOK POSSIBLE. A HEART FELT THANKS TO YOU. ATCHISON FLOWER SHOP 627 Commercial BALL BROS. 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J B RUSSELL LUMBER CO. 1001 Main Street SQUIRE-606 606 Commercial SNOWDEN MIZE ATHLETIC GOODS CO. 20] Main Street FRED STEIN LABORATORIES 121 North Fourth THOMPSON'S RESTAURANT 117 North Fifth TOBER'S READY TO WEAR SHOP 616 Commercial TONSING'S BOOK STORE 719 Commercial VICK'S PASTRY SHOP 522 Commercial Custodians Custodial Duties Are Many, Varied And Of Utmost Importance At AHS Personnel Dale Brewer Lee Simmons Mayme George Martha Hanna Margaret Ulrich George Harris Frank Purcell Oval Sayles Ben Snyder Aaron Noel Naomi James Eugene Smith Earl Trower Herbert Hiner Ben Schmidt Albert Taylor Mr. Simmons, AHS maintenance head. Mr. Brewer, Buildings and Grounds supervisor. Mr. Smith Mr. Hinei Mrs. Hanna, Mrs. George (head) and Mrs. Ulrich, cooks. Trailblazer 1969 Honor Roll . . . Mrs. Janie Reichart, staff secretary, or Phil Edwards, always Girl Friday. helpful with movie showings. Mrs. Margaret Schwein, Globe Reporter. Brenda Kerford and Kathy Moyer for their inspiring speeches on America. BELOW, right: Mr. King (shown with Mr. Sullivan) who gave some fine art exhibits for faculty and students. Bill Ervin, KARE sports announcer. Mickey Parman, Globe sports writer. To Close the 1969 Landon ponders on where to spend his money at the APS Festival. Come in! They say the water's fine! I'm just getting the feel of it. Believe it or not. A paper outfit does keep out the rain. What better hiding spot? (If you fit). The studentry is completely sold on the KC football team. What an assembly! Trailblazer Season There's nothing a photographer likes better than a good double exposure! This one proved a delight. See how many of your friends you can pick out of the shadows. Paulette explains all about Patriotic Week to Rita. It was observed by members of the stu- dent body and faculty. The exciting event was sponsored by the Kayettes and was one of the most well-received projects ever observed by the school. The assembly was outstanding in its patriotic motif and the enthusiasm with which it was received. RIGHT: The Trailblazer staff is putting the book to bed. They're still all wrapped up in their work, however! HOWEVER! 143