Audubon High School - Wheeler Yearbook (Audubon, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1977 volume:

1977 Wheeler Audubon High School Audubon, Iowa 50025 t The whole process began when that first bell rang on a hot August day.. . one hundred and eighty days of school just waited to be filled. Slowly, little by lit- tle. each of us eased into the swing of things, filling our days with government or geography, football prac- tice or 7:30 marching band practice. As the year pro- gressed. we became more involved in our own activities ties, our own plans, bach one of us will remember something different; maybe you'll remember almost beating Atlantic but still winning the football confer- ence title, or maybe you'll remember the excitement generated over actress Farah Fawcett and rock star Peter Frampton. Maybe you’ll recall making the honor roll for the first time, or maybe this was the year you discovered that outside activities were more interest- ing than the books, and your grades took a turn for the worse. Perhaps you’ll remember the butterflies in your stomach as the curtain went up on opening night of a play; or perhaps you’ll remember dragging your- self out of bed to come to school to shoot baskets or lift weights. Each one of us filled our days with some- thing different, in our own ways. 2 A LOOK OUR... semoRS 6 ncTNiTie; QQ rtcmekieRS 36 COlWeTITION 46 eweRMINItOT 68 ORGrfMIZflTIOM 80 peoPLe 106 commuuiTV 130 Top center: Verne Inman enjoys a finger painting project in Child Development class. Far left: Peggy Muzney and Linda Lupardus brave sub-zero temperatures on their walk home. Left: Jon Henry hangs out in the hall. Above: Mr. Whitney finds that the lunch tables are a good place to relax during seventh period study hall. 3 4 Top center: Mike Layland and Alan Henriksen en- joy the last ten minutes of study hall. Far left: Mrs. Bums takes a breather after putting finishing touches on the set for MIXED DOUBLES. Left: It was hard to recognize Joni Kallesen the day she came to school dressed like “Betty Lou”. Above: Dale Vonesh and Gary Lange stop mixing clay for a moment to pose for our photographer. J A LOOK A1 OUR SGHIOILS Being a senior... well, it’s your year to sit on top of the world ... the last care- free year of your life, some say, because graduation turns you loose in a ‘rat-race’ society. This was true, in part, for the class of ’77. Ultimately, you reached the point where you had to answer the inevitable question “Where do I go from here?’. Indeed, this was a very special year for seniors-a year of letting the good times roll’ but at the same time preparing for the big breakaway that walks hand in hand with graduation. 7 David William Asmus Mary Louise Asmus Brenda Holly Barnes lenior Vole Sunday Philip Lynn Bergman Kathy Lynn Butcher Georgeann Chambers Brad Herbert Christensen Carol Ann Christensen Dirk Ronald Christensen Keith Alan Christensen Vilinda Jo Clemsen 8 Afternoon Commencement Richard Dean Ftug Mary Ann Elizabeth Giles Douglas Brooks Gleason Betsy Lee Grabill Randall James Griffith Russell Harold Griffith Douglas Lee Hansen Janice Louise Hansen 9 Jennie Darlene Hansen Karla Kay Hansen Meladey Rae Hansen Scott Darrel Hansen Mark Donald Heller Donna Sue Hill Kevin John Hinners Craig Lee Hoffman Patrick Ray Huffman Marty Ann Hupp Barbara Ann Jensen Julie Kay Jensen Kurtis Lee Jensen Mitchell Alan Jensen Jim Obermeier creates an abstract drawing in Art IV. 10 lenior Broaden Their Horizon Brian Emmert Lauritsen Lisa Louise Lauritsen Lana Jean Lawson Sandra Kay Lebeck Ned Patrick Lewis Amy Jo Mack Maria Elena Marambio Bruce Lee Mathiesen Todd Cameron Jensen Kimberly Louise Joens Jan Karen Jorgensen Linda Sue Jorgensen John Mark Juelsgaard Lynn Dorothy Louise Kerkhoff Ronald Lee King Sandra Jo Kneeskern Bonita Lynn Kristensen Dean Arthur Kristensen Gary William Lange Thomas Bryan Lansman lenior (o Capitol for legi loture Dog Norma Jean McCurdy Laury Jane McLaughlin Mark Alan McLaughlin Joann Kay McLeran Neal Jordan McMichael Noel Gordon McMichael Gloria Jean Marie Meislahn Karen Lee Merk Roger Leroy Merk Julie Kay Mortensen Mike Dean Mortensen Lori June Mullenger Lori Jean Munch Randy Gene Nelsen Anita Ann Nicholl James Allan Obermeier Lorraine Fay Obermeier Richard Scott Olsen Gayle Diane Paske Jayne Annette Perkins 12 Ricky Duane Petersen Ronald Lynn Petersen Georgeann Chambers shows the consequences of fingerpainting. Scott Lee Petersen Alan Scott Poulsen Penelope Jo Poulsen Gene Merlyn Preul Alan Rudolph. Jr. Charlotte Kay Schmidt Richard Lynn Schlichte Larry Joseph Schultes Paul D. Scott Sherilyn Sue Severin Allan Dean Shaw Cynthia Marie Bernadette Shoesmith 13 Sandra Marie Sloth Brian Lee Smith Cindy Snyder Daryl Michael Steffes Charles Joseph William Stolz Peggy Sue Sturgeon Debra Ann Tessman Kirk Wayne Thygesen Wayne Allen Thygesen Jeanne Mary Tigges Dale Edwin Vonesh u Clo of '77 Susan Jill Zaiger Not Pictured: Peter Daniel Hanson Rudy Lee Wall Mark William Walther Jodi Kay Wanninger Martin Dean Wanninger Michael Gordon Wenig Ronald I eroy Wetzel Frankie Jurene Wiges Teresa Ann Wiges Jodi Rochelle Wilkinson Eunice Faye Zaiger 15 Clo of 1977 Scholar hip Award Russell Stiles Athletic Award Todd Jensen. FFA Scholarships Larry Schultes, David Asmus, and Brian Lauritsen. John Phillip Sousa Award Mitch Jensen. National Choral Award Susan Zaiger. Audubon Garden Club Scholarship—Barb Jensen. American Legion Citizenship Award Mary Asinus and Mitch Jensen. Joy Nielsen Memorial Award Scholarship Sherilyn Severin. T.T.T. Scholarship Brenda Barnes. Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship- Brenda Barnes. Clark Arnold Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Scouts Wayne Thygesen. Kenneth Hadley Science Achievement Award Todd Jensen and Wayne Theygesen. AHS Drama Club Thespian Troupe Scholarship Lori Mullenger. Outstanding Acting Grant-Cindy Snyder. Elaine Burkhardt Memorial Scholarship Barb Jensen. Grace Yager Memorial Scholarship Jim Obermeier. National Merit Corp. Scholarship Program Merit Finalist Todd Jensen. George C. Hopkins Award- Georgeann Chambers. Health Improvement Scholarship Anita Nicholl. Lucille Eddy Kruger Memorial Award Anita Nicholl. Distinguished Musician's Certificate Mary Asmus. Audubon Federated Women’s Club Amy Mack. Robert’s-Robco Scholarship Mary Giles. Aid Association for Lutherans as AAL All-College Scholar Mary Asmus. Audubon Super Value Grant Jim Obermeier. Lamar University-Full Tuition Georgeann Chambers. Dana College Regents Scholarship Mary Asmus and Mitch Jensen. Hormel Foundation Scholarship Sandra Kneeskern. Iowa State University Admission with Recognition- Sandra Kneeskern, Jan Jorgensen, and Todd Jensen. Northwest Missouri State University Special Award Scholarship Lori Mullenger. National Merit Corp. Scholarship Program Letter of Commendation Barb Jensen, Wayne Thygesen, and Dean Kristensen. State of Iowa Scholars- Todd Jensen, Mary Asmus, Lori Mullenger, and Jan Jorgensen. TOP 10% IN SCHOLARSHIP Mary Asmus Mitch Jensen Brenda Barnes Todd Jensen Karla Hansen Jan Jorgensen John Juelsgaard Sandra Kneeskern Lori Mullenger Sherilyn Severin Cynthia Shoesmith Wayne Thygesen CLASS KING Scott Hansen CLASS QUEENS Cynthia Shoesmith, Mary Giles CLASS MOTTO Do not follow where the path leads. Rather, go where there is no path and leave a trail. CLASS COLORS Blue and Ivory CLASS FLOWER White Rose Cio night Top left: Class President Mitch Jensen welcomes seniors, familes. and friends to Class Night. Todd Jensen (top right) and Scott Hansen (left) were chosen to be class speakers. Above: Linda Magnussen sings “Theme front Mahogany at Class Night. 17 lenior Choo e Two Oueen Top: Flower girl April Vorm and crown bearer George Schultes walk to the stage. Above: Mary Giles and Chuck Stolz present the flags to Mr. Carter. Right: Brenda Barnes accepts the T.T.T. scholarship. — I I fi Left: Backed by the class motto, Scott Hansen addresses the senior class. Below: King Scott Hansen and Queens Mary Giles and Cynthia Shoesinith lead the class out. Above. Mr. Rassmussen presents Lori Mullenger with her Northwest Missouri State University Scholarship. Left: Jim Obermeier receives the Audubon Super Valu Grant. 19 115 Senior Receive Diploma Right: Dr. Robert Benton, State Superintendent, addresses the seniors. Above: Mitch Jensen and Mary Giles lead the class in. 20 Commencement exercises began at 2:00 p.m. on May 15. Dr. Robert Benton addressed the graduating class and School Board President Fred Searls presented 113 seniors with diplo- mas. Top: Graduates listen intently to Dr. Benton's message. Left: Kathy Butcher and Rich Flug find their seats before Commencement begins. Above: Barb Jensen and Georgeann Chambers anxiously await their diplomas. 21 fCniORITV 23 A LOOK rfT OUR rtCTNITI€S New clothes, flowers, yards of decorations and dim lights magically transformed the cafeteria into a ballroom. Homecoming or Prom, that certain bit of magic gener- ated good spirits and good times for everyone. The freshmen broke the seniors’ three-year winning streak with their prize-winning float “Hurry on down to Wheelers, where the Eagles are charco-broiled.” 26 Topped Off By Wheeler Victory Pep Club president Julie Jensen launched 1976 Homecoming festivities with the introduction of queen candidates Cynthia Shoesmith, Vilinda Clemsen, Mary Giles, Teresa Wiges, and Sherilyn Severin at the October 3rd pep rally. Spirit Week featured a blast from the past as all girls dressed up as Betty Lou. Not to be outdone, the boys greased up as the “Fonz” on Wednesday, and on Thurs- day the faculty lent their support by dolling up in their best threads of the fifties. The juniors presented the winning skit at the Thursday night pep rally where they also won the spirit stick. The rally ended up in smoke as co-captains Dirk Chris- tensen, Scott Hansen, and Doug Gleason lit the dummy representing Lake City. On Friday, cheers echoed through the halls as everybody fired up for the big game that night. The freshman’s float, “Hurry on down to Wheelers, where the Ea- gles are charco-broiled” captured first place in the parade that afternoon. At half- time Friday night, festivities climaxed as senior class president Mitch Jensen crowned Mary Giles, Homecoming Queen. The Fightin’ Forty-five bombed Lake City 63-zip, and the festivities were topped off as everyone danced to the music of “Bourbon St.” in the cafeteria. 27 Mary Giles Crowned Homecoming Queen “Not me... I think they made a mistake.” was the re- action of Mary Giles when she was crowned Homecom- ing Queen, but this honor did not come as a surprise to the students of A.H.S. As a freshman she was active in Basketball. Pep Club, and Y-Teens. In her sophomore year she added Student Senate, was historian of Y-Teens. and was crowned Princess of Christmas Ball. The next year Mary was secretary of Y-Teens, treasurer of the ju- nior class, a cheerleader, a member of the Pep Club cabi- net, still a part of Student Senate, and was crowned FFA Sweetheart. In her senior year. Mary added even MORE activities to her schedule-president of O.E., vice-presi- dent of the senior class, treasurer of Y-Teens, AND she held a job at the bank! These various activities topped off a busy and well-rounded four years at A.H.S. Rivers Helling WOW Comes To Town Dave Helling of “Beatle Trivia” fame and Mike Rivers, D.J.’s from WOW Radio in Omaha, laid some tunes on A.H.S. students November 6, 1977. The evening was filled with music from the 50's through the 70’s, and the winners of trivia contests were awarded current recording artists’ albums. Hi-Y sponsored this en- tertaining event. Top: Dave Helling enjoys the music he plays for A.H.S. students. Left: Sharon Speas asks Mike Rivers to play a request. Right: Rivers sorts through the many albums he brought to play. 30 “This Magic Moment” December 18, 1976, marked the night for the first formal dance of the 1976- 77 school year. The theme for Christmas Ball was appropriately titled, This Magic Moment”. Howlin' provided the music that created the mystic mood and the decorations provided by Y-Teens added a romantic touch. Top Left: Angie Williams and Dirk Chris- tensen were one of the couples to enjoy Christmas Ball festivities. Top Right: Tom Lansman and Vicki Smith, right, take time out to talk to Kevin Hinners and June Kerkhoff. Lower Left: There was a good turnout for the dance. Lower Right: Kelli Anderson concentrates on the great music played by Howlin’. 31 Although the threat of rain hung heavily over their heads, members of the junior class fervently carried out the task of decorating for Prom 1977. “Nights on Broadway” was the theme for this year’s second formal dance, held on April 23. The evening included a banquet, dance, music by Locust, and private parties that lasted well in- to the early morning hours. For the first time in thirteen years, there was no rain to dampen the spirits of prom goers. Left: Lisa Lauritsen and Randy Es- beck pause at the entryway. Lower left : The juniors’ hard work paid off in the beautifully decorated courtyard. Below: A member of “Locust” har- monizes on some great music. 33 34 35 36 A LOOK A1 OUR HCHievies There’s a certain satisfaction found in doing something and doing it well. Many found that satisfaction this year, whether it meant shooting extra baskets after practice, coming in before school to rehearse lines, or tearing up pages of poorly worded copy to start again from scratch. Extra time and effort paid off with honors and awards. 37 DRAKE HONOR BAND Mark Nissen Barb Jensen Larry Sorensen Janet Foresman SOUTHWEST IOWA HONOR BAND Larry Sorensen Mary Asmus Mark Nissen Janet Foresman SOUTHWEST IOWA CHORAL FESTIVAL Mark Alexander Cathy Hess Karen Frevert Paul Campbell CYCLONE HONOR BAND Carrie Sorensen Ann Hansen Barb Bourne 38 1. Anita Ncholl, Tami Testroet, Alice Madsen and Karla Hansen received awards for outstanding work on the 1977 annual. The awards were pre- sented by Miss Christine Davidson on Honors Night. 2. Dirk Christensen was selected for the Outstanding Male Athlete Award. Dirk has earned 12 letters in his high school career and at publication time had the opportunity to earn one more. He was a strong participant in foot- ball. basketball, track, and baseball. Among Dirk’s highest honors are being named to the second team All-State football by the DES MOINES REGIS- TER AND TRIBUNE and being se- lected for the Shriner’s All-Star foot- ball and basketball teams which will play in the summer of 1977. (Photo courtesy of Audubon NEWS-AD- VOCATE.) 3. Mr. Rich Olenius named Kirk Clem- mensen Outstanding Math Student. Kirk took a National Mathematics Test this spring and received the highest score in Audubon, entitling him to this honor. 4. Mary Asmus was presented with a Best Thespian Award and the Out- standing Thespian Award. Her time and efforts in many productions this year earned her these honors. 5. Sandra “Sara” Kneeskern was chosen Outstanding Female Athlete. Sandra’s athletic abilities have shown through in basketball, golf, and soft- ball. She has earned 9 letters with the opportunity to earn 2 more at publica- tion time. To name a couple of her many accomplishments, Sandra was leading scorer for a single state tourna- ment basketball game in 1977 and she has been medalist 17 times in dual golf meets. (Photo by Wandel Studios.) 6. Cindy Borkowski was the recipient of the Art 111 Award and was named Outstanding Artist by Mrs. Kathy Burns for her great artistic talent. 3� ALL CONFERENCE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Sherilyn Severin (1st team) Georgeann Chambers (1st team) Laury McLaughlin (1st team) Sandra Kneeskern (2nd team) Dawn Chambers (Honorable Mention) Lyn Hadley (Honorable Mention) I DP A ALL-STATE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Sherilyn Severin (1st team) Georgeann Chambers (Honorable Mention) Sandra Kneeskern (Honorable Mention) Laury McLaughlin (Honorable Mention) DES MOINES REGISTER AND TRIBUNE ALL-STATE Sherilyn Severin (2nd team) Georgeann Chambers (Special Mention) ALL SOUTHWEST IOWA (OMAHA WORLD HERALD) Georgeann Chambers (1st team) Sherilyn Severin (1st team) Sandra Kneeskern (Honorable Mention) Laury McLaughlin (Honorable Mention) Dawn Chambers (Honorable Mention) ALL CONFERENCE BOYS’ BASKETBALL Dirk Christensen (1st team) Jim Obermcier (2nd team) ’Unanimous Choice 40 2 ' r- 1. Betsy Grabill received the Art IV Award from Mrs. Kathy Burns on Honors Night for her talent and work in class. 2. Lori Mullenger and Cindy Snyder present Mr. Carter with the trophies from Individual and Large Group Speech Contests. 3. Clarinet player Mary Asmus was selected for All-State orchestra. Mary auditoned for All-State on October 23 and played third part in the All-State concert. 4. The Agriculture Service Award is presented to Daryl Steffes by Bob Mountain, vice-president of the Audu- bon FFA Chapter. This award goes to a senior who is not an officer but has done outstanding work in the organiza- tion. 5. Sherilyn Severin was selected a first team All-Tournament guard after the championship game of the girls’ state basketball tournament. Sherilyn’s guarding abilities also entitled her to play in the All-Star game this summer. (Photo courtesy of the DES MOINES REGISTER AND TRIBUNE.) 6. Anita Nicholl was the recipient of the General Mills Leadership in Family Living Award. In December she took a test and received this award as a result of obtaining the highest score in Audubon. 41 MIDWEST ALL-CONFERENCE FOOTBALL Joel Huffman (1st team offense) Dean Kristensen (1st team offense) Dirk Christensen (1st team offense) Randy Smith (1st team offense) Craig Hoffman(2nd team offense) Scott Olsen (2nd team offense) Doug Gleason (2nd team offense) Scott Hansen (2nd team defense) Chuck Stolz (2nd team defense) Joe Richardson (2nd team defense) Brad Christensen (2nd team defense) ALL SOUTHWEST IOWA Joel Huffman (1st team) Dirk Christensen (Honorable Mention) Dean Kristensen (Honorable Mention) 42 1. State Contest for the Office Educa- tion Club was held in Des Moines March 23-25. Five girls placed in con- tests. Barb Jensen and Cynthia Shoe- smith placed first and second respec- tively in General Clerical I. Lynn Kerk- hoff received third place in Bulletin Board Display, and in General Clerical I she placed fifth. Barb Jensen and Lisa Lauritsen clinched second place with their Chapter Activities Manual, and an honorable mention for fourth place went to Brenda Barnes in Filing. 2. A Best Thespian Award and the award for Best Technician went to Larry Sorensen. Larry has been an active member of Thespian Troupe No. 2319 and his technical abilities have been utilized in every major pro- duction this year. 3. Linda Magnussen was selected for All-State Chorus. Linda sang her way through an audition into a spot in the soprano section. The chorus performed at the November 20 All-State concert. 4. First chair, third part trombone in the All-State Orchestra was filled by Sandra Kneeskern. Sandra played in the All-State band, orchestra, and chorus concert in Ames. 5. Miss Christine Davidson presented Scott Rookie” Hansen with the award for Best Actor in a Single Per- formance. Scott was a latecomer to the theater department but did an out- standing job portraying the Gentleman Caller in Tennessee Williams’ THE GLASS MENAGERIE. 6. Joel Huffman was named to first team offense All-State football by the DES MOINES REGISTER AND TRIBUNE. He was also selected to two other All-State teams-lowa High School Athletic News' first team and lPDA’s third team. Joel chalked up 30 receptions and a total of 66 points for the Wheelers this season. 43 44 National Honor Society David Asmus John Juelsgaard Mary Asmus Geoffrey Karstens Melissa Asmus Cheryl Kelly Cindy Borkowski Sandra Kneeskem Paul Campbell Denise LaFoy Kirk Clemmensen Brian Lauritsen Janet Foresman Alice Madsen Lana Fredriksen Mark McLaughlin Karla Hansen Julie Mortensen Teri Hupp Lori Mullenger Barbara Jensen Sherilyn Severin Jennifer Jensen Cynthia Shoesmith Mitchell Jensen Debbie Soressen Todd Jensen Tami Testroet Jan Jorgensen Wayne Thygesen NATIONAL honor. socirry 1 ['s' b I Sl IV' 5 LJ 1. Dean Kristensen received an All- State football honorable mention front the DES MOINES REGISTER AND TRIBUNE. Dean, a senior, helped lead the Wheelers to the conference cham- pionship. 2. Journalism awards were presented to Kirk Clemmensen, Jan Jorgensen, Cindy Borkowski and Barb Jensen (not pictured). Mrs. Carol Hansen, journalism sponsor, presented the awards on Honors Night for their re- markable work. 3. Several speech and drama students were recognized for their hard work on and off stage and in contests this year. They are (front) Maria Marambio, Steve Dent, Tammy Pruitt, Debbie Owen, and (back) Anita Nicholl, Alan Henriksen, and Janet Foresman. Not pictured are Debbie Borkowski, Kellie Carter, Carrie Sorensen, Linda Magnus- sen. Barb Barron, Kathy Layland, Ruth Noelck, Teri Williamson. Bill Turk, Scott Hansen, and Jim Perkins. 4. The Art 1 Award went to Tami Rat- tenborg. Tami showed outstanding skill on the potter’s wheel and in draw- ing. 5. Jodi Nelson’s abilities won her the Art 11 Award. One of Jodi’s projects included a Chicago rug. She also dem- onstrated talent in sketching, drawing, and painting. 6. For her part as Mrs. Blackwood, the Town Conscience, in THE DEATH AND LIFE OF SNEAKY FITCH. Jen- nifer Jensen was named Best Acresss by Mrs. Carol Hansen at the Honors Assembly. Jennifer, a character actress, also played the part of Cecily Cardew in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST and took three acting selec- tions to contests. 45 46 A LOOK A1 OUR COmOTIOM Smelly locker rooms, aching muscles, tears after a tough loss, starting line-up jit- ters, jammed fingers, wrestlers’ grumbling stomachs, working for a varsity suit, feel- ing gloriously satisfied after a hard-earned victory-Audubon athletes are well-ac- quainted with all these things. Wheelers and Wheelerettes know what goes into their sports, and they’re willing to give all they can to be the best. They know that prac- tices and drills can become long, tough, and boring. It’s easy to say, It’s not worth it!” and quit. But they stick it out, and in the end they know that it’s all been worthwhile. 47 In Need of a Pitcher The Wheeler baseball team had many experienced players back from their previous season. In fact, all posi- tions were filled except pitcher. But the Wheelers filled the gap, ending the season with a 12-9 record. Co-captains were Stu Hadley and Neal Campbell. Midwest All-Conference Baseball First Team players were Dirk Christen- sen (infielder) and Neal Campbell (out- fielder). Midwest All-Conference Base- ball Second Teamplayers were Brad Christensen (infielder) and Randy Smith (outfielder). Midwest All-Con- ference Honorable Mentions went to Keith Lauridsen. Tracey Hansen, and Stu Hadley. Coach Bandy added that the team had a good attitude in the face of tough competition. Front row. S. Petersen, D. Jacobsen, S. Hadley, D. Christensen, P. Campbell, J. Obermeier. Back row: Coach Bandy, B. Obermeier, N. Campbell, B. Mountain, T. Wellendorf, K. Lauridsen, C. Stolz, T. Hansen. 48 Girls Improve The Wlieelerettes picked up a six win, seven loss re- cord in an improving season. The team voted Laury McLaughlin and Sara Kneeskern co-captains. Coach Ad- kins felt that Harlan was the toughest team the wheel- erettes faced all season. He added that next year the team should come back just as strong as they were this year, depending on returning seniors. Pictured at left: Cindy Hupp looks at bench for ad- vice. Pictured below: Georgeann Chambers chalks up another run. Front row: J. Borkowski. D. Heller, M. Kauffman, J. Fenton, C. Somson, R. Nielsen, L. Hadley, S. Kneeskern. Back Row: Coach Adkins, D. Borkowski, C. Hupp, M. Broich, J. Albertsen, G. Chambers, D. Chambers, L. McLaughlin, R. Nelsen, not pictured T. Testroet. 49 Cross Country Ends Great Season This year Coach Toyne’s cross country team had the “best year in the history of the school.” Most of the boys showed good running capabili- ties throughout the season. The most spectacular runner this year had to be Randy Nelson who took over the school record in the two mile with a time of 10:08. Coach Toyne feels that the best meet in which the boys performed was a dual meet against Atlantic, with Audubon coming out on top, 20 to 16. This year’s record for the cross country boys is as follows: 5-1 in dual meets 5th place at Sac City Invitational 4th place at Carroll Invitational 3rd place at Odebolt Invitational 3rd place at Lake City Invitational Next year Coach Toyne is looking for “a solid team with good depth. Above: Randy Nelson takes the lead. Right: Jim Perkins gives it all he's got. Left to right: Dave Hanson, Jim Asmus, Geoff Karstens, Tom Men- nenoh, Dave Asmus, Randy Nelson, Jim Perkins, and Coach Ron Toyne. so 'Fightirr 45' Takes No Jive Front row: T. Jensen, D. Kristensen, C. Hoffman. D. Christensen, D. Gleason, B. Christensen, S. Hansen. Second row: R. Smith, S. Sturgeon, S. Olson, G. Jorgensen, D. Christensen, J. Richardson, B. Mountain. Third row: J. Henry, T. Obermeicr, T. Murray, J. Benton, T. Wellendorf, C. Christensen, T. Shima. Fourth row: S. Hansen, D. Nelson, B. Hansen, D. Obermeier, P. Campbell, K. Weber. M. Chambers. Top row: Coach Dristensen, Coach Wambold, J. Huffman, A. Poulsen, C. Stolz, G. Hansen, Coach Kiger, Coach Whitney. Frosh The freshmen football boys had a winning season with a 4-2 record. The Players were as follows: Todd Whitaker, Lynn Owen, Don Nelsen, Jeff Olsen, Kole Cart- er, Todd Williamson, Kent Grabill. Steve Rubel, Jim Sklenar, Lony Jensen, Chris Haner, Rick Murray, Mitch Hansen, Jon Parsons, Ora Weston, and Keith Pauley. WHEELER SCORES Audubon 30- 7 Red Oak Audubon 30- 8 Sac City Audubon 30- 6 Denison Audubon 27-14 Perry Audubon 22- 16 Jefferson Audubon 21-0 Manning Audubon 27- 0 Carroll Audubon 14-44 Atlantic Audubon 63 — 0 Lake City j Wheelers Snatch Conference This season was a surprising one for the Wheeler football team. Pre-season forecasts placed Audubon at the bottom of the conference, but Coach Whitney wasn’t discouraged. He replied, “There’s only one way to go and that’s up! and the Wheelers certainly did. Coach Whitney commented at the end of the season. “I knew there was a lot of work to do and we worked hard to get things off right. The kids really worked hard and we surprised a lot of people.” Tire boys gave all they had during the season. “The team attitude was super especially when the going got tough.” This is what helps to make a number one team. It was a fun season, too. The best time Coach Whitney said he had this year was “being ahead of Atlantic at half- time, and next year it will be beating them! I guess I had fun all year.” In the future Coach Whitney looks for a good solid pro- gram year round. He believes that more boys will go out for football next year and with a lot of weight lifting and work this summer, they could be very good. The students and cheerleaders did an excellent job in backing the team this year. Above: The Wheeler offensive line prepares to attack the Manning Bulldogs. Above right: Wheelers react with mixed emotions to the refer- ee’s call. Right: Dean Krist- ensen (77) and Joel Huffman (87) aid in Dirk Christensen’s (12) drive through the Sac City Indians. (Photo courtesy of DES MOINES REGISTER AND TRIBUNE.) 52 Title ! Top right: Scott “Rookie” Hansen brings down Sac City quarterback Greg Samuelson. Above: Dirk Christensen dis- cusses tactics with Head Coach Mark Whitney. (Photos court- esy of DES MOINES REGIS- TER AND TRIBUNE.) 53 Below: Dirk Christensen goes in for a lay-up against Carroll. Right: Jim Obermeier (dark jersey) shows his style. Lower right: Dirk Christensen (24) and Phil Mennenoh (30) battle for the ball. Freshmen and Sophomore players: Front row: J. Olsen, D. Christensen, B. Dent, T. Obermeier, J. Hofer, R. Spies, T. Mennenoh. Back row: T. Whit- aker, R. Williamson, T. Shima. M. Hansen, J. Englin, C. Haner, J. Mo .ingo, C. Gittins. 54 Team Attitude Improves Season Left: Randy Smith (35) and Phil Mennenoh (31) fight for a rebound. Above: Phil Mennenoh helps out an opponent. Junior and Senior players: Front row: M. Gibson, G. Karstens, T. Lansman, B. Christensen. D. Christensen, J. Obermeier. Back row: T. Hansen. M. Stiles, P. Mennenoh, R. Smith, S. Barnes. This year was one of Audubon’s better seasons in recent years. The boys ended up with 12 wins and 8 losses, which put them 3rd in the Midwest Conference. “One of the biggest reasons why we had such a successful year was because of the team attitude. It was the best we have had in the 5 years I have been head basketball coach,” explained Coach Bandy. He also remarked about some fun things that happened during the season, for in- stance, “trying to give Phil Mennenoh a chance to dunk the ball during a game and then finding out he couldn’t do it.” Another was “having Brad, Dirk, and Danny Christen- sen in the line-up at the same time.” In the future Coach Bandy looks for a very strong team because four starters will be returning and several others will be battling for varsity positions. He added that “we carried 11 people on varsity and only 3 were seniors. The seniors— Dirk Christensen, Jim Obermeier, and Tom Lansman-were excellent leaders not only in ability, but also in their hard work and dedi- cation.” 55 Girls Advance to State The Wheelerettes showed a fine performance in the State Basketball Tournament. The glory of going to State was a re- sult of the improvements in shooting, defense, and passing dur- ing the season. The girls experienced feelings of glory and de- feat. With leadership from Laury McLaughlin, Sherilyn Severin, Georgeann Chambers, and Sandra Kneeskern, the team fought their way to the quarter-finals with a 73-67 victory over Cher- okee, only to lose a 1-point heartbreaker to Cedar Rapids Ken- nedy. “The season was very rewarding; we couldn’t have asked the girls to try any harder,” Coach Adkins commented. The girls ended the season with a 25-2 record. Good atti- tude helped make the path to victory more than just a game. Junior Varsity and Freshmen: Front row: S. Swanson, D. Hel- ler, J. Williamson, J. Bertelsen, S. Hansen, C. Hupp. Middle row: J. Kerkhoff, L. Campbell, L. Henry, A. Gleason, K. Lar- sen, M. Madsen. Back row: C. Clark, S. Campbell, G. Hoffman, T. Rattenborg, J. Albertsen, M. Asmus, L. Frederiksen. 56 Varsity: Front row: S. Kneeskern, R. Nelsen, D. Chambers, G. Chambers, L. Mc- Laughlin. S. Severin, L. Hadley. Back row: D. Heller, C. Hupp, S. Swanson, L. Campbell, S. Campbell, T. Rattenborg, L. Henry, A. Gleason. Top center: Lyn Hadley puts her defensive abilities to use. Far left: Georgeann Cham- bers passes up a tough shot. Upper left: Lyn Hadley fights for the ball. Lower left: The Wheelerette guards provided outstand- ing defense throughout the season. Above: Sherilyn Severin stops Cherokee’s Brenda Houck. (Photos courtesy of Wandel Studios.) 57 Two Advance to State The Wheeler wrestlers ended with a 3-5 record. “We had better talent than our record would indicate,” explained Coach Kiger. “It was a satisfactory sea- son in that we taught more wrestling than we ever have before, and the Jr. Varsity and Frosh showed this especial- ly” The biggest problem this year was attitude. There was a Winners Club dur- ing the off season that helped pull everyone together and provided a good time for its members. The Candybar Olympics were also a morale booster. Beating Corning in a dual meet and giving Griswold a run for their money highlighted the year. Next year Coach Kiger looks for im- proved leadership and more wrestlers striving to be champions. Varsity Wrestlers: Front row: D. Albertsen, J. Asmus, K. Hinners. K. Hinners, G. Jorgensen, K. Wanninger, B. Lauritsen. Back row: J. Henry, R. Nelson, J. Richard- son, J. Huffman, D. Kristensen, T. Nelsen. Managers: D. LaFoy, J. Parsons, J. Nel- sen. JV and Freshmen Wrestlers: Front row: R. Fiebelkorn, J. Sklenar. P. Campbell. D. Christense, M. Baier. Second row: R. Hansen, R. Murray, D. Nelsen. M. Chambers, L. Hupp, M Layland. Third row: L. Schlicte, K. Carter, J. Parr, R. Hupp. Fourth row: D. Campbell, K. Grabill, D. Hanson, S. Rubel. Back row: J. Irlmeier, T. Wellendorf, T. Irlmeier. 58 Left: Joel Huffman demonstrates lighting ability in the Wheeler Invitational. (Photo courtesy of Audubon NEWS-ADVOCATE.) Below: Randy Nelson, Joel Huffman (front), Kurt Wanninger, Todd Nelson, and Jon Henry (back) qualified for district tourna- ments in Atlantic. (Photo courtesy of NISHNA VALLEY TRI- BUNE.) Jon Henry traveled to state meets but lost a tough match in the opening round. (Photo courtesy of Audubon NEWS-ADVOCATE.) 59 Front row: S. Campbell. S. Swanson, P. Sturgeon, B. Barron, J. Williamson, L. Campbell. Back row: J. Jespcrscn, C. Hupp. T. Rattenborg, R. Nelsen, J. Albertscn, A. Gleason, not pictured are R. Rabe, J. Perkins, T. Coffman. 60 Track Teams Set New Records The girls’ track team had a satisfying season, considering there were only twelve girls out for the team. They worked well together and had six girls qualify for State. They had a “ .. . good attitude at times but need more con fidence at meets,” Coach Whitney commented. He hoped for increased participation next year and to go on to be Confer- ence Champs. This years’ boys track team proved to be one of the best teams Audubon has ever produced. They did very well at meets and broke a few school records. “This years’ squad was very well-balanced and was a very hard-working team. There was a good turnout for this year and the best attitude 1 have seen,” exclaimed Coach Ron Toyne. He looks forward to an even better team if a lot of boys come out and work hard. Front row: J. Olsen, S. Rubei, K. Carter, T. Mennenoh, C. Hansen, M. Yager, G. Karstens. Mid- dle row. J. Knights, M. Chambers, J. Richardson, R. Nelsen, K. Grabill, T. Shitna, P. Campbell, M- Hansen, T. Williamson. Back row: T. Jensen. R. Williamson, C. Weber, J. Henry, B. Christen- sen, P. Mennenoh, B. Mountain, B. Benton. J. Huffman. Top left: Randy Nelsen finishes anoth- er record-setting mile run. Top center: Peg “Cannonball” Sturgeon attempts to clear the bar in the high jump. Left: Joe Richardson heaves the shot put in Wheeler Relay competition. 61 Boys Face Tough Season Front row: C. Keast. T. Whitaker, G. Hanson. Middle row: L. Owen. J. Hofer. J. Parsons. S. Petersen. 1). LaFoy. 1’. Dickey, J. Groletuschen. Back row: C. Christensen. J. Rug. R. Petersen. P. Bergman. S. Petersen. T. Lans- man. R. Smith. T. Dale. Top Center: Laury McLaughlin waits for a put on the green. Above: Tami Testroet gets ready to tee off. Right: Joey Flug takes a practice swing. Far Right: Randy Smith concentrates on his putting. 62 Girls Golf- Conference Champs The girls’ golf team had an excellent season with a dual meet record of 16-1. The girls placed first in the Conference Tournament and second in the Wheelerette In- vitational. Coach Wagner said that they were looking forward to a first place in Sectionals and Districts, and doing well at State. The three seniors, Sandra Kneeskern, Laury McLaughlin, and Cyndy Cramer, have been good leaders and will be hard to replace. Coach Wagner looked forward to continued success in girls’ golf. The boys’ golf team ended their season with a 7-7-1 record. Mr. Olenius, the boys’ coach, commented, “The team has had a very good attitude and worked hard throughout the season which they showed by improving while the season went along.” Mr. Olenius anticipates a good team next year, provided the boys practice hard during the summer. Front row: K. Hinners, M. Kauffman, K. Shoesmith. Middle row: J. Borkowski, V. McVinua, T. Testroet, K. Carter, S. Miller, J. Madsen. Back row: G. Hoffman, T. Axland, C. Clark, C. Cramer, S. Kneeskern, L. McLaughlin, D. Owen, D. Swain. 63 Front row: L. Henry, J. Parsons, J. Aagaard, L. Hadley, M. Giles, L. Fredriksen, J. Bertclsen. Back row: P. Thygescn, S. Griffith, M. Christensen, P. Hansen, D. Cham bers, S. Rasmussen. J. Bylund, L. Nielsen, T. Jensen. Tennis Teams Taste Defeat Front row: M. Gibson. J. Parr, J. Weeks, R. Davis. Back row: T. Hansen, J. Juels- gaard, S. Barnes, C. Ilaner, J. Mozingo. The girls’ tennis team made much progress; they were more aggressive and knew where to position them- selves on the court. “Good team attitude was there but more confidence is needed.” Coach Bertram commented. With five out of the top six players returning next year, the team expects a tough schedule. Boys’ tennis coach Nick Bertram commented about the season. “At times we played very well, but we have to be more consistent. The boys had a good attitude, but they need more work on the basic fundamentals of tennis.” Next season may be brighter be- cause the team will lose only one play- er from their top six. Left: Stew Barnes moves in to return a serve. Above: Wes Thygesen chases a missed ball. Cheerleaders Boost School Spirit The cheerleaders came back from camp Buena Vista in high spirits, where they learned cheers, chants and dance rou- tines. According to Mrs. Kleckner (sponsor), camp gives the girls a feeling of unity and a positive attitude toward cheer- leading. Having different cheerleaders for different sports was planned so that the girls wouldn’t be so involved. This allows each girl more time to specialize in one area. The girls’ atti- tude is good and leadership comes from the seniors. Above: JV Winter Cheerleaders include T. Axland, M. Olsen, C. Zaiger, and S. Wiges. Right: K. Anderson, J. Dale, L. Munch, L. Fredriksen, S. Miller, J. Zentmire, and J. Kallesen served as Varsity Winter Cheerleaders. 66 Left: Varsity Football Cheerleaders include K. Olson, J. Kal- lesen, L. Munch. K. Andersen, S. Miller, M. Giles, T. Wiges, J. Zentmire, V. Clemsen. and L. Fredriksen. (Photo courtesy of NFWS-ADVOCATK.) Below: JV Football Cheerleaders M. Olson, T. Coffman, S. Wiges, and S. Barron lead a cheer at the Homecoming Pep Rally. Above Freshmen Cheerleaders for the year include J. Aagard, M. Kauffman, K. Edelman, J. Fenton, and T. Jen- sen. 67 A LOOK m OUR... €NT€RTdlNIT£NT Many students expressed themselves through the fine arts, whether it meant prac- ticing for hours on a contest solo or struggling with a play from the first rough read- through to the final polished performance. This is one area in which creativity blos- somed. The fine arts communicate moods and emotions to an audience by means of a musical note, a gesture, a specially lighted set, or a fictional character brought to life on the stage. Music, Speech and Drama bring people of many talents together to explore beauty and ugliness, joy and sorrow-the very nature of human experience. 69 70 UDFNTS land raises mosey lor new uniiorms The 86-member Wheeler Band presented a total of 11 con- certs throughout the year-7 symphonic concerts and 4 jazz band concerts. The band’s main activities were hosting State Class A Music Contest on March 26 and raising money for new uni- forms. The old uniforms had been used since 1963, so new uni- forms were badly needed. Band had a pork feed to raise money, and the band’s booster club also donated money. New uniforms were scheduled to arrive before the 1977-78 marching season. The State Contest featured 36 soloists and 23 ensembles from Audubon. Ratings received were 12 I’s for solos, 10 l’s for ensembles, 16 H’s for solos, 13 II’s for ensembles, and 8 Ill’s for solos. The band planned to travel May 7 to Council Bluffs for State Large Group Contest. Mr. Bob Bourne had a busy year directing the 1976-77 Wheeler Band and preparing so many students for Contest. Left: Kim Yager practices for her private lesson. Above: The French hornists play their hearts out in 1st period band. 71 1 ct ion IIS presents four concerts | The forty-member chorus presented four concerts during the year. The first involved hit songs from musicals, the second was a Christmas concert, the third featured sacred music, and the final concert was a pops concert. At small group contest, held March 26, 1977, at Audubon High School, the chorus members received four Division 1 ratings, ten Division 11 ratings, and one Division III rating. Those receiving Division 1 ratings were soloists Mark Alexander (tenor) and Jim Weeks (baritone), boys’ quartet consisting of Mark Alexander, Larry Sorensen, Jim Weeks, and Paul Campbell, and vocal duet, Linda Magnussen and Jim Weeks. Linda Magnussen attended All-State this year. Attending the Southwest Iowa Choral Festival in Harlan were Kathy Hess, Karen Frevert, Mark Alexander, and Paul Campbell. Officers were President Ann Hansen, Vice-President Larry Sorensen, Treasurer Amy Mack, and Secretary Jennifer Jensen. 72 Left: Mark Alexander studies his music. Above: J. Madsen, C. Sorensen, and J. Mack share a copy of music. 73 TOWN DRUNK RISES FROM DERD ‘sneaky fitch' presented in mid-octolier Who would ever think that Sneaky Fitch, the town drunk, would be feared by everyone in Gopher Gulch? That’s what happened in THE DEATH AND LIFE OF SNEAKY FITCH, an entertaining comedy directed by Mrs. Carol Hansen. Yes, Sneaky Fitch showed us how to laugh at death, as his soul went to heaven before our eyes. Six weeks of rehearsal and fun for everyone paid off in a sell-out perform- ance. Sneaky Fitch. f . . . Larry' Sorensen Narrator . . . ...... Linda Magnussen Rackham . • - Wayne Thygesen Mervyn Vale ...................... Mitch Jensen Mrs. Vale . . il). . . . . . Mary' Asmus Vale's Assistants - Carrie Sorensen Deb Sornsen Kelli Carter Jim Perkins jiita Nicholl Man Henricksen ifi Marc Stiles . . Male Stiles Mark W.ilther . Tanu Pruitt Carol Z riger Ruth N elk Deb Owen Ann Hai sen Jayne Perkins Cindy Barkov, ski Student Director ...............Lori Mullenger Rev. Stanlev Blackwood Joe Carter Bill Jackson Bob V. ilson Town folk . Dance Hall Girls aj | 74 mind doubles MIXED DOUBLES, a two-act comedy, was pre- sented November 12, 1976 at Audubon High School. The action begins when a separated middle-aged couple are reunited after an accidental meeting in a Mexican motel. In the second act an elderly couple (unmarried because of tax benefits) get mixed up with a heroin smuggling ring. Throughout the play the motel maid, the baggage boy, and the proprietor of the motel join in on all the action. Luz........................ Maria Marambio Wilma...........................Cindy Snyder Shelley...................... Lori Mullenger Howard .........................Mike Gibson Julian..................................Bill Turk Christopher..................Larry Sorensen Jackie..........................Mary Asmus Donald.......................Mark Walther Amy ........................Linda Magnussen The Reverend Simon Glugg......Marc Stiles Max..............................Steve Dent Lily............................Susan Zaiger George.......................... Jim Perkins Student Director ............Larry Sorensen Drama Department Presents: CHAMBER. MUSIC and The one act plays, directed by Mrs. Carol Hansen, were presented Febru- ary 2, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. in the A.H.S. auditorium. The first play, “Chamber Music” pointed out the fine line between san- ity and insanity. It centered around eight psychotic women in an insane asylum, each assuming a famous per- sonality. 1 IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST The second play, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” is a Victorian comedy of manners. This play, written in 1890 by Oscar Wilde, exposes the absurd and artificial lifestyle popular in London at that time. Above: M. Walther and M. Asmus. Left: S. Dent and T. William son in scenes from “The Importance of Being Earnest.” 4 talented cast presents glass menagerie C: THE GLASS MENAGERIE, a serious American drama, was presented Friday, April 1, 1977, at 8:00 p.m. to a large audience. The play was directed by Christine Davidson, with Cindy Snyder as student director and Mary Asmus as show secretary. The small cast consisted of the mother, Linda Magnussen, her son, Jim Perkins, her daughter, Tammy Pruitt, and the gentleman caller, Scott Hansen. The son narrates the play which shows the events leading up to his walking out on his mother and crippled sister, just as his father had left years before. 77 speech receives six l's at state Top Center: Pictured is the cast of CHAMBER MUSIC which received a 1 rating at districts. Top: Steve Dent and Mark Walther performed a cut from THE IMPORTANCE OE BEING EARNEST. Above: R. Noelck, T. Williamson. L. Sorensen, J. Jensen, D. Owen, and S. Zaiger (front) advanced to State Individual Speech Contest. 78 Audubon’s speech and drama department did an outstand- ing job at State Large Group Speech Contest, held February 5 in Council Bluffs. The one act play, CHAMBER MUSIC, re- ceived a I rating. Actors in the play were Cindy Snyder, Tam- my Pruitt, Sue Zaiger, Barb Barron, Cindy Borkowski, Kelli Carter, Lori Mullenger, A Henriksen, and Bill Turk. Mary As- inus served as student director, and Larry Sorensen was tech- nical director. Susan Zaiger and Kathy Layland performed a humorous mime entitled AN AFTERNOON AT THE ICE SKATING RINK. They received a I rating from all three judges. The two duets were cuttings from THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. Jennifer Jensen and Mary Asmus re- ceived a II rating. The other duet featured Steve Dent and Mark Walther, and also received a II rating. In Individual Speech Contest at Massena, Iowa, Audubon did another outstanding job. Those receiving II’s were Deb- bie Borkowski and Ruth Noelck in radio broadcasting, Jen- nifer Borkoswki and Debbie Sorensen in book review, Tammy Pruitt in literary program, and Debbie Borkoswki in interpretive prose. Those receiving I’s got to go on to state, which was held at Valley High School, West Des Moines. Receiving I’s were Larry Sorensen and Jennifer Jensen in humorous acting. Sue Zaiger in literary program, and Ruth Noelck in interpretive prose. Those receiving II’s were Teri Williamson in interpre- tive prose, Debbie Owen in interpretive poetry, and Jennifer Jensen in dramatic acting. Mrs. Carol Hansen, Mrs. Joyce VanDusen, and Miss Chris- tine Davidson did an excellent job coaching the students. Left: Carol Hansen confers with La Royce Wohlenhaus, President of the Southwest Dis- trict Speech Association, as Pat Christensen looks on. Above: Sue Zaiger and Kathy Lay- land received excellent ratings on their humorous mime. A LOOK i'll OUR ORGrfMIZHTIOMS Pizza parties, skating parties, decorating for dances, selling anything from candy bars to all-purpose cleaner-all this and more meant organizations. Gub members rarely found spare time as they brainstormed for service projects, planned banquets, set up elections, and cleared details of events through the office. Whether an indi- vidual counted profits after working concessions or won a trophy in a state contest, he helped to round out a full extra-curricular program while discovering a real sense of belonging. | Girls Promote Office Education Week Office Education Association is a national organization dedicated to serving students enrolled in vocational office education programs by: 1. Developing leadership ability 2. Developing interest in the American business system 3. Enhancing vocational competencies 4. Participating in educational, professional, and civic activities. February 7-12 was designated as National Vocational Education and Office Education week. The OE Club worked very hard in promoting and publicizing the activities. Some of the promotional activities were announcements over the intercom, prepared posters promoting office and vocational education and a display of them at selected business sites, and spot announcements over radio station KJAN. Several of the service projects were typing the Lion’s Club's yearly programs, typing programs and a 50-page book- let for Our Saviour’s Luthern Church, sponsoring a needy family for Christmas, addressing envelopes for the Easter Seal Society, and many others. Throughout the year selling records and candy bars were the major fund raising projects. Right: Marty Hupp, Vilinda Clemsen. Barb Jensen, and Lisa Lauritsen face another day in OE class. Julie Mortcnsen talks with Pete Tcstroct and Norma Mcleran at the OE Banquet supper. Jeanne Tigges and Janice Hansen watch carefully as Mr. Schuldt checks their completed work. 82 Four Advance to Nationals Places in which OE students are employed: Brenda Barnes Petersen-Evans Agency Barb Jensen Not working Mary Giles-Audubon State Bank Vilinda Clemsen-Audubon State Bank Janice Hansen-Perkins Laboratory Jennie Hansen-Audubon Memorial Hospital Donna Hill Audubon High School Marty Hupp-Armory Julie Jensen—Sears Lynn Kerkhoff Dr. Barnes Office Lisa Lauritsen-Dr. Gale’s Office Julie Mortensen—Country Kennels Lori Munch-Home Federal Savings and Loan Lorraine Obermier-Audubon Elementary School Gayle Paske-Friendship Home Penny Poulsen-Magistrate Audubon County Clerks Office Cindy Shoesmith-City Reality Charlotte Schmidt-Auditor’s Office Court House Debbie Tessman Dr. Ramsey Van Dusen Offices Jeanne Tigges-SCS Office. OE officers are Treasurer Lori Munch. Representative Char- lotte Schmidt, Secretary Jeanne Tigges, President Mary Giles, and Vice President Cindy Shoesmith. Charlotte Schmidt is employed at the Auditor’s Otfice Court House. 83 Top Left: Paul Campbell, James Asmus, Dave Asmus, Daryl Steffes and Brian Dent judge a pig at the county fair. Top Right: Todd Schrader, Craig Hoffman and James Asmus unload the annual shipment of fruit. Above: Paul Campbell proudly displays his project. Above Right: Many FFA members participated in soil judging. Right: The team of Dave Asmus, Craig Hoff- man, and Larry Schultes hold ribbons from placing fourth in state for Livestock Judging Contest. 84 Front Row: Reporter, T. Andersen, Treasurer C. Hoffman, President L. Schultes, Sentinel B. Mountain, Secretary B. Lauritsen, Vice-President D. Asinus. Second Row: K. Hinners, D. Christensen, T. Madsen, J. Nelson, D. Hoffman, K. Dcntlinger, M. Wede, S. Dent, T. Bogatzke, K. Johnson, C. Weber. Third Row: B. Holister, T. Mennenoh, D. King, D. Jones, D. Nelson, B. Hansen, C. Christensen, M. Madsen, D. Barten, J. Irlmeier. Fourth Row: J. Englin, J. Horning, R. Malloy, D. Sloth, B. Andersen, G. Bruun, K. Weber, R. Jorgensen, P. Nielsen, B. Schmidt. Fifth Row: R. Henrik- sen, 0. Weston, D. Nelson, B. Dent, D. Andersen. B. Benton, P. Campbell, J. Asmus, J. Eddy, D. King. Back Row: T. Preul, R. Lange, M. Broich, G. Lange, D. Steffes, K. Jensen, D. Jensen, S. Sturgeon, T. Schrader. F. F. A.1___________________________________________ This year the FFA Chapter participated in numerous activities. The seventy-two members helped the Chamber of Com- merce with their annual Operation T-Bone by moving pic- nic tables and conducting a greased pig contest. They pruned trees and shrubbery in the spring, built picnic tables for the local park, published a list of safety hints and hazards dealing with the third most hazardous occupation- farming, sold fruit (over 1,050 boxes), and had three testing plots last summer. Audubon FFA participated in sub-district contest with several advancing to District and State. Two members also traveled to the Co-op Leadership Conference in Kansas City, sponsored by our local co-op. Left: Bob Mountain and Larry Schultes at National contest. 85 The Multi Occupations class is a group of 23 students who work for community businessmen to gain on-the-job training for the future. They highlighted their year with an Employer-Employee Banquet at Sogard’s Inn on February 21. Employers, their wives, and several special guests were invited. The banquet was financed by operating the concession stand and selling an all-purpose cleaning product earlier in the year. This ban- quet was held to thank the employers for their cooperation and the training they offer the MO students. Dale Knights is instructor and coordinator of the program. Below: MO members are: Front row: C. Stolz, G. Preul, R. Flug, R. Petersen, T. Dale. Middle row: A. Poulsen, M. Wan- ninger, S. Petersen, B. Mathiesen. Back row: Mr. Knights (Sponsor), C. Fancher, P. Bergman, S. Olson, N. Lewis, P. Scott, B. Grabill, C. Christensen. Not pictured are P. Stur- geon and C. Snyder. Right: Betsy Grabill enjoys her work at DeBoth Florist. 86 M.O. Students Experience New Opportunities Above: Cindy Snyder cleans meat grinder after a hard day at work. Below: Peggy Sturgeon takes orders at Montgomery Ward. Places in which Multi-Occupations members are employed are: Todd Dale Super Valu Bruce Mathiesen-Marv’s Supermarket Paul Scott Audubon Produce Phil Bergman-Super Valu Rick Petersen Super Valu Alan Poulsen—Emmert Manufacturing Cindy Snyder Larsen’s Locker Scott Olson Jensen Motors Scott Petersen-Sklenar Publishing Chuck Stolz Sklenar Publishing Carol Christensen Marv’s Supermarket Ned Lewis-Audubon Furniture Mart Rich Rug Emmert Manufacturing Betsy Grabill DeBoth Florist Marty Wanninger-Jensen Motors Chuck Fancher—Pizza Hut Gene Preul Audubon High School, Audubon Upholstery Jodi Wilkinson Audubon Upholstery Peggy Sturgeon Montgomery Ward Doug Hansen-Searls Chevrolet Brian Smith-Audubon Produce Rudy Wall Southside Welding Mick Wenig—Talbot-Carlson Y-Teens Lend Above and Top Left: Y-teens help the elderly people at the Friendship Home play Bingo. Top Center: Y-teens energetic- ally wait on customers at the concession stand during a bas- ketball game. Bottom Center: Y-teen officers are President Gayle Paske, Secretary Julie Jensen, Treasurer Mary Giles, and Historian Suzanne Griffith. Y-teens have sponsored Christmas Ball for the last two years and both times made it a big hit for the students and faculty of A.H.S. As service projects they played Bingo at the Friendship Home and made Christmas care packages for needy families. Denise Lafoy and Janelle Parsons sent Valentines to the residents of the Friendship Home, and all members joined in the Valentine’s Day party there. Throughout the year Y-teens have worked concessions for basketball games, and in February held a roller skating party in Atlantic. A Helping Hand Members of Y-teens are: K. Andersen, S. Rasmussen, T. Testroet, B. Barron, K. Goeken, R. Noelck, K. Sand, B. Bourne, J. Wanniger, T. Petersen, L. Nielsen, D. Hjuler, K. Hinners, J. Jespersen, J. Albertsen, C. Hupp, J. Fenton,T. Rattenborg, T. Jensen,C. Christensen. B. Barnes, C. Schmidt, P. Thygesen, R. Rabe, P. Haubrich, L. Campbell, J. Foreman, L. Freder- icksen, C. Jorgensen, D. Umland, M. Olsen, J. Williamsen, S. Swanson, L. Borkowski, D. Hill, T. Drake, C. Shoesmith, V. Clemsen, K. Olsen, G. Meislahn, P. Sturgeon, D. Tessman, J. Nel- son, S. Barron, S. Hansen, P. Hansen, M. Huess, V. Obermeier, K. Anderson, P. Bald, C. Han- sen, L. Schultes, R. Nielsen, P. Chambers, G. Simonsen, J. Gust, K. Ruddy, J. Madsen, R. Shaw, L. Henry, J. Borkowski, K. Larsen, L. Simonsen, K. Layland, T. Axland, V. McVine, D. Chambers, D. Christensen, L. Fredericksen, L. Hadley, L. McLaughlin, S. Kneeskem, A. McDonald, A. Kauffman, T. Wiges, J. Parsons, D. Lafoy, C. Cramer, J. Hansen, J. Zentmire, K. Carter, S. Miller, K. Shoesmith, K. Edelman, S. Campbell, S. Bock, K. Frevert, T. Kauff- man, J. Bertelsen, M. Madsen, M. Christensen. 89 Top left: Students get fired up at Pep Rally. Top Center: An energetic Pep Club leads the football boys through main street hoping for a vic- torious Homecoming game. Right: Sue Miller shows her spirit at the State Basketball Tournament in Des Moines by leading fans in the cheers. � o Pep Club Leads School Spirit Pep Club has one hundred thirty members, making it one of the largest clubs at AHS. Pep Club has sold Wheeler stocking caps, AHS pins, “We’re Behind You, Wheelers” T-shirts, and operated the concession stand for football games to raise funds for their club. Spirit Week (Homecoming Week), Betty Lou and Fonzie contests were both sponsored by Pep Club. Students com- peted against one another by dressing up as Betty Lou or Fonzie. The winners were Joni Kallesen and Joel Huffman. 9) Top Center: Deb Owen trys her luck bobbing apples at the Halloween Party which was held at the County Home. Top Left: Maria Marambio, our foreign exchange student, en- joys getting acquainted with other students during A.F.S. weekend. Above: Jim Perkins entertains AFSer’s in the cafeteria. 92 Outlooks on New Cultures Throughout the year the American Field Service Club has operated concession stands for several athletic events and has held AFS suppers and pizza parties for Maria Marambio and Teri Hupp. During AFS weekend (October 29-31), the foreign ex- change students and their American friends joined together in dances, parties, and other sports activities. AFS sponsored a Danish Foods Fair; each member brought a Danish covered dish and everyone enjoyed the feast. Members of the 1976-77 AFS Chapter are: D. Owen, J. Jorgensen, J. Jensen, K. Carter, J. Perkins, S. Dent, T. Ober- meier, D. Obermeier, G. Chambers, D. Sorensen, L. Jorgen- sen, J. Kallesen, B. Turk, B. Malloy, S. Miller, S. Rasmussen, P. Haubrich, R. Rabe, and M. Broich. Left: Teri Hupp spent an enjoyable year in Thailand, and returned to AHS to finish the '77 school year. Above: Foreign exchange student Maria Marambio of Argentina offers her best smile as the photographer snaps her picture. Right: Cindy Borkowski tells fortunes to foreign exchange students at the County Home Hal- loween Party. 93 Kim Yager, Cindy Borkowski, and Mr. Camarigg (sponsor and Spanish teacher) planned to vacation for three weeks (June 2-23) in Satillo, Mexico, exploring the Mexican lifestyle. For three hours of college credit, Kim and Cindy will study Spanish at a Mexican University, where a fifty dol- lar scholarship is available for high school seniors. To help finance the trip, Spanish Club worked concessions at athletic events, sold candy, and cut and sold firewood. Right: T. Williamson. P. Thtfgesen, D. Sorensen, J. Kallcsen, L. Jorgensen, and C. Borkowski experi- ence good times in Spanish class. Be- low: Steve Dent and Bill Turk take turns at the car crashing in the Home- coming parade while Amy Mack goes along for the ride. Spanish Club Plans Mexican Vacation 94 Marc Stiles and Debbie Owen perform in “Cinderella Hausen- pfeffer” during the convention. Convention Highlights German Club Year On the weekend of November 5th, the AHS German Club sponsored the Iowa Federated Students of German Conven- tion. The convention was highlighted by various workshops ranging from German Band to German Conversations with a professor from Momingside College. These workshops took up most of the morning after which a dinner of Wurst, rolls, hot potato salad, and tea were served. The afternoon’s busi- ness included nominations, speeches, and voting for State Of- ficers. Those elected were: Pres. Mike Zibers from Sioux City, V. Pres.- Barb Barron from Audubon, Sec.-Jennifer Jensen from Audubon, and Treas.—Dean Swanger from Sioux City. Except for the poor turnout of 1AFSG members, the convention was deemed a success and more are in the plan- ning stages for the future. Georgeann Chambers, who ran for State President, shows members of the German Band proper directing form. This was just one of her many duties during the IAFSG conven- tion. 95 Model U.N. Travels to Cedar Foils Model United Nations represented Greece and Algeria this year. On September 25, 1976, the group went to Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs for a regional meeting. Sherilyn Sev- erin and Kim Yager were chosen to present the re- gion’s resolution at the state meeting on October 21. Then, on October 22, the delegation went to the state capital for Governor’s Day, where the res- olution were presented to all of the delegates to be voted on. April 14-16, the delegation attended the Model United Nations in Cedar Falls. The group sponsor was Mr. Kristensen. Paul Campbell looks over material for meeting in Cedar Falls. Sandra Kneeskern and Sherilyn Sevcrin prepare for meeting in Cedar Falls. MEMBERS Sara Kneeskern Todd Jensen Sherilyn Severin Maria Marambio Denise LaFoy Kirk Clemmensen Kim Yager Paul Cambell Julie Williamson Dave Hanson 96 First Female Student Senate President Since 1949 Student Senate members gather for a monthly meeting. Throughout the year, Student Senate sched- uled assemblies and concessions, put up the flag, sent flowers to hospitalized students and teach- ers, and worked to improve relations between students and faculty. On January 27, the Lake City Student Coun- cil visited our school in a Student Exchange Pro- gram to find out how our system operates and what classes we offer. For the most part, the eight students front Lake City were impressed by our variety of classes, clean building, friend- ly students, and hot lunch. One student com- mented that we have “no discipline problems and a well-organized school.” On March 3, eight Audubon students traveled to Lake City. The Audubon students comment- ed on the great senior lounge and the friendli- ness of the Lake City students. STUDENT SENATE MEMBERS Larry Schultes Tom Lansman Chuck Stolz John Englin Karla Hansen Paul Scott Tami Testroet Betsy Grabill Tracey Wellendorf Ronell Rabe Mary Madsen Linda Magnussen John Juelsgaard Julie Aagaard Georgeann Chambers Paul Campbell Janet Weston Sandra Kneeskern Darrell Nelson Barb Barron Tami Rattenborg Mitch Jensen Lori Munch Melody Hansen Alice Madsen Dean Kristensen Cynthia Shoesmith Jan Jorgensen Mary Giles Kirk Clemmensen Charlotte Schmidt Lana Fredriksen Mark McLauhglin Cindy Snyder Todd Jensen Gayle Paske Dan Christensen Cindy Hupp Lori Mullenger Phil Mennenoh Linda Jorgensen Sherilyn Severin Student Senate President Sherilyn Severin conducts the meetings. 97 N.HS... Scholarship Leadership Character Service At the beginning of the school year Na- tional Honor Society had fifteen members. On November 7 at 10:45 a.m. they tapped in nine new members. They performed skits to introduce the following members: Julie Mortensen, Karla Hansen, Wayne Thygsen, Barb Jensen. Denise LaFoy, Kirk Clemmen- sen, Jennifer Jensen, Geoff Karstens, and Melissa Asmus. More new members were tapped in on May 4 at 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Mona- han sponsored the group. First row left to right: S. Severin, C. Shoesmith, J. Juelsgaard, L. Mullenger, S. Kneeskern; second row: C. Borkowski. M. Asmus, J. Jensen, B. Jensen, M. Asmus, G. Karstens, M. Jensen; thrid row: K. Hansen. M. McLaughlin, D. Asmus, T. Jensen, B. Lauritsen, W. Thygsen, J. Jorgensen; fourth row: Mr. Monahan, D. LaFoy, T. Testoret, K. Ciemmensen. 98 Gub officers John Juelsgaard (above). Quick Stolz, Mark Mc- Laughlin, and Tom Lansman (left) did an outstanding job in orga- nizing club activities this year, according to Mr. Gibbons. Hi-Y Sponsors End-of-the-Seoson Donee First row left to right: Mr. Timmons, J. Juelsgaard, T. Lansman, M. McLaughlin Mt. Gibbons; second row: J. Sklenar, D. Jensen, D. Nelsen, K. Grabill, G. Kars- tens, J. Groteluschen, T. Shima; third row: M. Yager, J. Weeks, L. Owen, P. Campbell, M. Baier, J. Olsen, J. Englin, J. Mozingo. Not pictured: C. Stolz and M. Jensen. Sponsoring the End-of-the-Season Dance and participating in the Red Cross Fund Drive highlighted the year for Hi-Y, a service club branch of the YMCA whose goal is to generate a good high school image within the community. John Juelsgaard, Tom Lansman, Mark McLaughlin, and Chuck Stolz were re- sponsible for setting up a dance at the end of the football season. WOW Radio DJ Mike Rivers and Beatle Trivia expert Dave Helling were on hand for the activi- ties on November 6. After the dance, some Hi-Y members and dance chaperones went to Sogard’s Inn for an enjoyable supper. The Red Cross Fund Drive was held March 15 and involved club members soliciting funds door to door. The Y-Teens joined Hi-Y in this project, and funds ex- ceeded last year’s goal. Next year the club will try to do many more things involving community service, according to sponsor 3ob Gibbons. 99 Future Homemakers of America The 1975-76 chapter of FHA vacationed at Worlds of Fun for two days with the money they had earned from serving various dinners and ban- quets throughout the year. Departure from the high school was at 5 a.m. on June 2. After a full day of thrilling rides and events the girls were ready to check into the Ramada Inn in St. Joseph, Missouri. Going for a swim was a refreshing treat after getting unpacked. They were given a choice; they could go shopping or eat supper at the Pizza Hut, and of course, everyone agreed on eating, having worked up an appetite all day. On June 3, at 5:30 p.m. the station wagons rolled back to the high school with a bunch of tired members. During 1976-77 the FHA'ers worked concessions for basketball games and wrestling matches; they al- so served supper to the 128 participants in the Wheelerette Clinic. Mrs. Kristensen sponsored parties for Halloween and Christmas in her home, where everyone stuffed themselves with good food and good times, keeping the girls fired up for a fun, exciting year. Energy to Spore! Members of FHA are: Valerie Obermier, Barb Jensen, Lisa Lauritsen, Jenni- fer Jensen, Janet Weston, Donna Oakley, Sandy Flug, Paula Weihs, Arlene Mathisen, Debbie Borkowski, Anita Nicholl, Jayne Perkins, Marita Broich, Cindy Borkowski, Sheila Hansen, Susan Zaiger, Jolene Kurth, Melissa Asmus, Amy Mack, Linda Jorgensen. jO l J Teachers who sponsored the Worlds of Fun trip enjoy having their picture taken by Mrs. Hansen. 101 Drama Club had a busy year presenting the plays DEATH AND LIFE OF SNEAKY FITCH, CHAMBER MUSIC, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, and MIXED DOUBLES. They also sponsored a performance by the Dana College Players; the Molicre come- dy, THE WOULD-BE GENTLEMAN on April 20. In November, they traveled to Dana College to see the FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. In May, they planned to go to the dinner-theatre in Omaha. Plans have been made for Drama Club to present awards at the end of the school year for best actor and actress, best speech student, and best Thespian. They also planned to give a scholarship to an outstanding student who wishes to con- tinue participation in drama after high school. Officers of Drama Club are Thespian officers. Sponsors are Christine Davidson and Carol Hansen. Right: Cindy Snyder contemplates on having another hors d’oevure at a cast party. Awards, Productions, Food and Fun Dromo Club has Busy Year Meladey Hansen and Lora Friedrichsen help Cindy Borkow- ski get the string through her jeans at the cast party. Miss Davidson helps Marc Stiles find the string he lost in his sleeve while Maria Marambio stands by. 102 Five Inducted into Thespian Troupe 2319 The Thespian Society is an international honorary dramat- ics club. Although it is honorary, it is also a working group. Thes- pian members organize and plan Drama Club activities. To become a Thespian, a person must put forth extra ef- fort while acting on stage, and also while doing technical work backstage. Two groups of new members were initiated during the 1976-77 school year. Tire first ceremony at which Mary Asmus and Mitch Jensen were initiated, was a formal dinner at Sogard’s Inn in December. In April, the ceremony was a more informal potluck dinner at Cindy Snyder’s home. New members were Debbie Sorensen, Jennifer Jensen, and Mark Walther. Thespian officers were President Lori Mullenger, Vice- President Larry Sorensen, Secretary Susan Zaiger, Treasurer Cindy Borkowski, and Student Senate Representative and Historian Cindy Snyder. n M i Thespian members are front row: C. Borkowski, J. Jensen, L. Sorensen, M. Walther, L. Mullenger, and back row: D. Sorensen, C. Synder, S. Zaiger. Not pictured are M. Asmus and M. Jensen. 103 RED WHITE Gains Journalistic Insights The chief responsibility of the RED AND WHITE staff is to collect information about students and special events to pub- lish bi-weekly in the AUDUBON NEWS-ADVOCATE. In August the RED AND WHITE staff sent three students to Ames with the money they had raised from working conces- sions. Jan Jorgensen and Barb Jensen studied journalism, and Gary Hansen concentrated on photography. First semester staff positions were: Editor Kirk Clemmen- sen, Graphics Editor Marc Stiles, Exchange Editor Mike Gib- son, Photographers—Gary Hansen and Stew Bames. Second semester Marita Broich was the Exchange Editor, and other staff positions were rotated among members. Top: Gary Hansen works on copy. Right: Cindy Borkowski carefully prepares material for publication. Above: Staff mem- bers are (left to right): M. Walther, M. Broich, B. Jensen, S. Speas, C. Borkowski, M. Stiles, G. Hansen, S. Barnes, M. Gib- son, J. Jorgensen, K. Clemmensen, and L. Sorensen. Not pic- tured are K. Yager, T. Coffman, and K. Pauley. 104 Left: Members of the WHEELER staff in- clude A. Mathisen, A. Kauffman (front), G. Jorgensen, L. Campbell, J. Richardson, A. Madsen, K. Hansen, and T. Testroet (back). Not pictured are J. McLeran, G. Chambers, A. Nicholl, and S. Barnes. Be- ow: Photographer Stew Barnes rinses an- other roll of film. Bottom: Lida Campbell concentrates on the girls’ basketball lay- out with the help of her gum. WHEELER Staff... ‘We Tried Harder’ Headaches, screams of “Retype this!”, Geotype shortages, smoldering hurt feelings, parties after a deadline, an occasional ‘goof-off day’, pencils for Joe putting together the 1977 WHEELER has been an experience for the yearbook staff. We hope our readers enjoy it as much as we have!! Editor ...................................... Karla Hansen Ass’t Editor...................................Tami Testroet Photographer............................................Stew Barnes Business Manager.............................Joe Richardson Seniors.......................................Anita Nicholl Activities ................Jo McLeran, Georgeann Chambers Honors..........................Tami Testroet, Karla Hansen Sports ......................... Lida Campbell, Greg Jorgensen Organizations.........................................Arlene Mathisen Fine Arts ...................Abby Kauffman, Joe Richardson Academics.................................... Alice Madsen Advisor...................................Christine Davidson 105 106 A LOOK ilT OUR P£OPL£ For juniors, it meant pounding the pavement with magazine order blanks and hours of work on a prom. Sophomores struggled to get 575 points in American history every week while freshmen found themselves enjoying high school life be- tween colored pencils and geography maps. Extra homework hindered weekend plans; snow vacations perked up everyone. This was a year of good times and bad, new and old experiences, making new friends and leaving old ways behind. 107 umors Kim Andersen Tim Andersen Melissa Asmus Teresa Bald Stewart Barnes Barbara Barron Todd Bogatzke Brian Boken Cindy Borkowski Marita Broich Marty Broich David Campbell Lida Campbell Kelli Carter Dawn Chambers Brad Christensen Kirk Clemmensen Jennifer Dale Steven Dent Kevin Dentlinger Sandra Rug Janet Foresman Lana Frederiksen Lora Friedrichsen Mike Gibson Jeff Madsen puts forth his best effort. David Hansen 108 Debbie Hansen Gary Hansen Tracey Hansen Peggy Haubrich Alan Henriksen Chris Hill Keith Hinners Mike Hjuler David Hoffman Joel Huffman Larry Huffman Ricky Hupp Verne Inman Tim Irlmeier David Jensen Jeff Jensen Jennifer Jensen Rod Jensen Rhonda Jensen Kurt Johnson David Jones Coleen Jorgensen Greg Jorgensen Vickie Kaiser Joni Kallesen Karen Kallesen Geoff Karstens Abby Kauffman Finger painting brings back memories for (front to back) Teresa Bald, Sandy Rug, and Rod Jen- sen. 109 Dennis King Donita Krause Jolene Kurth Denise LaFoy Randy Lange Bruce Lauritsen Kathy Layland Mike Layland Alice Madsen Jeff Madsen Julie Madsen Mark Madsen Terry Madsen CD The junior class officers were President Denise LaFoy (top), Vice-President Julie Madsen (right). Secretary Lana Fred- eriksen (left), and Treasurer Kirk Clemmensen (front). The class of 110 raised money to put on the Junior-Senior Prom by selling magazines. With much enthusiasm the class of ’78 won the skit com- petition and spirit stick at the Homecoming ’76 pep rally. Robert Malloy Arlene Mathisen Anne McDonald Lloyd Meaike Phil Mennenoh Sue Miller Kathy Mortensen Bob Mountain Mike Nelsen Todd Nelsen Jeff Nelsen Mark Nissen Donna Oakley Joel Owen no Janell Parsons Jim Perkins Christy Petersen Rhonda Petersen Ronell Rabe Sara Rasmussen Joe Richardsen (I) Mike Wede Paula Weihs Janet Weston Kim Yager Mike Yager Janet Zentmire ill Mark Alexander Brian Andersen Kellie Andersen Terri Axland Jodene Baier Sarah Barron Doug Barten Brenda Bauer Jeff Benton Susan Bock Blaine Boken Debbie Borkowski Lori Borkowski 0) Q. O C ) Greg Bruun Julie Burger Paul Campbell Shirley Campbell Mike Chambers Angie Christensen Chris Christensen Craig Christensen Danny Christensen Doug Christensen Cindy Clark Diane Clouse Tammy Coffman Rory Davis Dennis Drake Theressa Drake Shari Fancher Rod Foresman Dorci Frederiksen Karen Frevert Clay Gittins Bob Griffith Jon Groteluschen Rhonda Hacker Ann Hansen Brent Hansen Gary Hansen Sheila Hansen 112 Steve Hansen Randy Haskins Debbie Heller Kent Henriksen Jon Henry Cathy Hess Mary Heuss Brian Hollister Jeff Hupp John Irlmeier David Jensen Todd Jespersen John Jorgensen Dale Hoffman Robert Jorgensen o ■O CD Sheryl Kelley June Kerkhoff Jeff Knights Mary Krauel Jody Mack Julie Madsen Linda Magnussen Randy Malloy Valeria McVinua Lance Mortensen Jeff Mozingo Tony Murray Greg Murrill 113 Sophomores Health is a new course at A.H.S. for freshmen and sophomores. Darrell Nelsen Mike Nelsen Ranae Nelsen Jodi Nelsen Jim Nicholl Paul Nielsen Dan Obermeier Tim Obermeier Valeria Obermeier Mary Olsen Debbie Owen Kathleen Pauley Perry Petersen Scott Petersen Dell Petty Terry Preul Tammy Pruitt Todd Schrader Eric Schwisow The sophomore class officers are (left to right) Vice President Danny Christensen, Secretary Linda Magnussen, President Ranae Nelson and (not pic- tured) Treasurer Tracey Wellenforf. Tire class of ’79 consists of 113 students. Their big event this year was choosing class rings. tu Rhonda Shaw Tony Shima Linda Simonsen Duane Sloth Carrie Sorensen Debbie Sorensen Dennis Sorensen Chelle Sorensen Kay Steffes Sandra Swanson Kevin Thygesen Larry Thygesen Sophomores Lori Borkowski and Julie Burger choose their class rings. NO PICTURE AVAILABLE V kd Kolleen Tweed Bob Vesper Kurt Wanninger Craig Weber Kent Weber Lisa Wede James Weeks Tracey Wellendorf Suzi Wiges Angie Williams Julie Williamson Carol Zaiger ns Sophomores Freshman officers were President John Englin, Vice Presi- dent Linda Schultes, Secretary Jeff Olsen, and Treasurer Amy Gleason. The class of ’80, consisting of 119 students, won the float contest, surprising the Seniors who had won for the past three years. Julie Aagaard David Albertsen GO Joni Albertsen David Andersen James Asmus Mark Baier Pam Bald Dennis Barten Brent Benton Judy Bertelsen Marc Bills Julie Boken Jennifer Borkowski Jill Borkowski Penny Borkowski Barbara Bourne Janet Bylund Paul Campbell Kole Carter Paula Chambers Donna Christensen Duane Christensen Karla Christensen Marcia Christensen Pam Christensen Tresa Collister 116 Jim Bowman Joel David Brian Dent Phil Dickey Jon Dominick Jim Eddy Kathy Edelman John Englin Joyce Fenton Ricky Fiebelkorn Joey Rug Lori Rug Lisa Frederiksen Brenda Gambles Amy Gleason Dave Campbell (Jr.) helps Joel Parr (Fresh.) during study hall. As Freshmen, students enjoy more freedom during study periods than they had in Jr. High. Thirty minutes are spent studying and the last twenty minutes are spent talking; that is if everyone is quiet enough the first portion of the period. Kathy Goeken Kent Grabill Jane Gust Chris Haner Julie Hansen Mitchell Hansen Pattie Hansen Ricky Hansen Shellie Hansen David Hanson Doug Hardisty Rene Henriksen Lisa Henry a'i a t i Tom Hill Debbie Hjuler Kim Hinners John Hofer Gayla Hoffman John Horning Cindy Hupp 117 Lowell Hupp Lony Jensen Tammy Jensen Jodi Jespersen Marcia Christensen uses library resources. Cheryl Jorgensen Cindy Jorgensen Troy Jorgensen Curtis Kallesen Michele Kauffman Doug King Randy Klocke Brenda Knutsen Kristyl Ladchoff Dennis LaFoy Karla Larsen Rhonda Larsen Laura Lauritsen Linda Lupardus Danny Madsen Mary Madsen Phillip Madsen Tom Mennenoh Steve Moes Ricky Murray Sheryl Musfeldt Anxious freshman lisa Frederiksen, Tam- my Jensen, Barb Bourne, Pam Giristen- sen, Karla Larsen, and Todd Whitaker 118 Peggy Muzney Don Nelsen Pete Nelsen Roylene Nicholl Lori Nielsen Rita Nielsen Ruth Noelck Jeff Olsen Lynn Owen Joel Parr Jon Parsons Keith Pauley Dennis Petersen Bobby Petersen Tammy Petersen Tami Rattenborg Randy Roberts Steve Rubel Kaye Ruddy Cindy Rustvold Karen Sand Lyle Schlicte Linda Schultes Kim Shoesmith register for their first year in high school with Monica Peteren and the counseling staff. ST Jean Wanninger Ora Weston Todd Whitaker Gwena Simonsen Jim Sklenar Randy Spies Teresa Williams Randy Williamson Todd Williamson Casey Wulf 119 I Social Studies I Right: Bruce Adkins-Geography; M.A., Central College and Univer- sity of South Dakota Below: Mark Whitney Psychology and Ameri- can History; B.S., Ellsworth Jr. College, Mankato State University, and M.S., Drake University Right: Don Kristensen-American Government, Economics, and Modern World; B.A., State College of Iowa Above: Nick Bertram- Modern World, American History and Humanities; B.A., University of Northern Iowa 120 I Science! Above left: Bob Gibbons Biology: B.S., Iowa State University and University of Wisconsin Above: Paul Charter Physics, Elec- tronics, and Chemistry; M.A., Iowa State University and Univer- sity of Northern Iowa Left: Mike Timmons Physical Science; B.S., University of Northern Iowa I Mathematics I Left: Rich Olenius Pre-Algebra, General Math, and Algebra; M.A., Northwest Missouri State University Below: Don Wagner- Advanced Algebra, Introductory Analysis, Algebra, Geometry, and Consumer’s Math: B.A., Northwest Missouri State University and University of Texas 121 Above: Dale Wambold Salesmanship, Typing 1,11, Busi- ness Law, General Business, and Business Education; B.A., Adams State College Above right: Doug Schuldt Typing 1,11, Shorthand, and Office Education; B.A., Wartburg College Right: Dale Knights Accounting, Ad- vanced Accounting, and Multi-Occupational Education; B.A., Buena Vista College Home Economics Right: Susan Benson Homemaking 1, and Foods I, II; B.A., Northwest Missouri State University Below: Sandy Kristensen-Clothing 1,11, Family Living, In- dependent Living, Child Development, and Interior Design, B.A.. Northwest Missouri State University 122 I Industrial Arts! Left: John Burk Welding, Metals, Small Engines, Shop Maintenance, Power Equipment; B.S., Iowa State Univer- sity Above: Ron Toyne-Home Maintenance, Building Con- struction, Industrial Arts, Woodworking, and Drafting: B.S., University of Northern Iowa Vocationa Aciricu ture Left: Curtis Petersen Vo-ag 1,11,111, Welding; B.S., Iowa State University Below: Joey Rug works at the lathe in shop class. I Language Arts I Right: Christine Davidson Annual, Mass Media, English II, and Practical English: B.A., Grinnell College Below: Carol Hansen English I, Speech, and Journalism; B.A., Dana College Above: Eleanor Monahan-Individualized Reading, English Literature, Composition, and American Literature; B.A., State College of Iowa Be low: Joyce VanDusen English I; B.S., M.Ed., University of Nebraska Above: Loren Edelman-English II; M.A.. Yankton College | Chorus [ I Art I Above: Kathy Burns Art 1,11,111,1V; B.S., Northwest Mis- souri State University Left: Vickie Kaiser works at potter’s wheel in Art III. Band Left: Howard Hintzman-Chorus and Vocal Music. B.M.E., University of Wisconsin, EauClaire Below: Bob Bourne- Band and Music lessons: M.A., State College of Iowa and Colorado State College 125 I Cooks I Pictured above are cooks M. Huffman, H. Christensen, V. Barnholdt, T. Miller, S. Spencer, and F. Walters. Not pictured are S. Siedelmann and M. Struve. I Busdrivers I Pictured above are bus drivers V. Larsen, L. Linn, J. Staub, G. Jensen, T. Thyge- sen, R. Jensen, B. Flmquist, G. Owen, R. Hemmingsen, B. Madsen, D. Zaiger, and D. Vonesh I Janitors L Top: Head janitor Harold Karwal Center: Ralph Doonan Bottom: Lena Nielsen and Ralph Mathiesen 126 Above: Diane Kleckner-Girls P.E. and Health: B.A., Univer- sity of Northern Iowa During her first semester absence she was replaced by Elaine Jorgensen and Janet Owen. Left: Dean Kiger Boys P.E. and Health. M.A., University of Northern Iowa I Library These girls helped in the library throughout the year. Seated are D. Borkowski, K. Sand, K. Andersen, M. Heuss, and S. Spies. Standing are K. Carter, D. LaFoy, S. Rasmussen, G. Chambers, A. Nicholl, and K. Kallesen. Not pictured arc C. Clark, P. Weihs, K. Butcher, and D. Oakley. Jane Nelson: Librarian: M.S., California State University Above: Norma Smith, student counselor, talks with Abby Kauffman about her future career. Right: Erling Rasmussen and secretary Ann Carter take care of some routine office work. I Counselors I I The Board in Actioni Left: Allan Jacobsen, Matt Barron, and Leland Weber Above: Robert Hansen, Fred Searls, and Keith Johnson These men make up the school board for the year 1976-77. 128 I Principal’s Office I Left: Ken Carter, Assistant Principal, and his secretary Shirley Zentmire Below: Don Miller, Principal, and his secretary Jean Dustin Superintendent’s! | Office | Left: Richard Paulsen, Superintendent, and Roger Groteluschen, Business Manager Below: Superintendent office secretaries Lois Kauffman and Monica Petersen 129 130 ALBERT ‘Change’ was the big word to describe our community this past year. Raub Jew- elry and Jensen Gothing took on new looks with remodeled stores and Sklenar Printing got a face lift. First State Bank became Audubon State Bank, and J B Hardware became Nelsen Hardware. Last summer Norma’s Western Wear, the Sun- dance Palace, Jack’s Ltd., and Casey’s General Store opened their doors. George’s Supper Gub opened in the fall, and Andersen Plumbing and Heating changed their location to a new building on Highway 71. Roberts Rural Supply added a large new warehouse. For high school kids, the Pizza Hut was perhaps the most exciting addi- tion to Audubon. The WHEELER staff would like to take the opportunity to thank all those who have supported us with their advertising. Without their help, this book would not have been possible. A LOOK AT OUR COiMUJNITY 131 ROBERT’S Rim SUPPLY VIRGIL'S BODY SHOP You Bond Thom We Mend Them SERVING YOUR AREA SINCE 1953 (j0 • Complete Body Worti • Repairing • Painting e Auto Glass Replacements • Welding • Frame Straightening • Custom Painting Virgil Petersen - Owner call |563-4236| After Hr Call 563-3340 AUDUBON 320 WASHINGTON S H PRODUCTS, INC. Dehydrated Alfalfa Audubon, Iowa SOUTHWEST IOWA REAL ESTATE Real Estate — Auctioneering — Insurance WAYNE STEWART LYLE HANSEN, JR. 132 H.K. MERSELIS, M.D. wagon wheel Home of Friday Nite Fish Fry Gray, Iowa Jan Doug Hilsabeck A G Farm Bureau Service Company Audubon, la. 563-2675 Guthrie Center 747-8355 133 rose theatre Audubon, Iowa Two Shows Nightly — 7:00 9:00 Always a Good Show Often a Great Show! Optometrist Vision Specialist i y. EVEN U1 COCkTAItS i «BEEF Eve 'n 1 T A V E R “ Audubon, Iowa Miller Routes Produce WAYNE FEEDS Audubon, Iowa Jo Irlmeier, Marge Griffith. Sharon Irlmeier. Jolene DuVall, Martha Rentfle maRtba's Beauty shop Audubon's Complete Hair Care Center For Appointment Call 563-3693 Women's Fashion Quality for Years- Sid Straass Phone 563-4228 Audubon, Iowa LIQUID FERTILIZERS Great Dane FERTILIZER INC. Audubon, low 50025 Business 712-563-4251 Home 712-563-2221 134 •SKYLINE LANES •VICTORY CAFE •HOLIDAY CAFE Cloy Kneeskern Bj? bee's Tavern Audubon NEWSA0V0EATE Av4wfc � i 0 v H� � i Ow«h OKmI C t «� 4 C wn v ► •� « —' IUm ItUU� AMODS Drinks Entertainment Newly Remodeled JACK KRIER ABC Credit Corporation Audubon, Iowa Phone 563-2667 Loans for any worthwhile purpose. DEIST TV SALES SERVICE ZENITH _ SOLID STATE SALES SERVICE (HROMACOLOR COLOR - BLACK WHITE RADIOS - STEREO We Serviet What We Sell Call 563-2703 RR t (4Vi Mi. N. On Hwy 71) BETTS INSURANCE AGENCY and AUCTION SERVICE 135 Lansman Seed Company Seed Corn • Grass Seed • Fertilizer • Chemicals Audubon, Iowa Phone: 563-3559 GROVER DAVIS Contractor NORMA'S WESTERN SHOP Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Electrical Phone: 563-4238 or 563-2323 Hwy 71 Ph. 563-3782 Audubon, Iowa 136 Sale's Barber Shop CLARK A. KAUFFMAN “It pays to look well. RUSTVOLD’S CONSTRUCTION D.R. BURGHER HEAVY HAULING •Iowa •Nebraska •Minnesota •South Dakota •Missouri •Kansas •Carpentry •Masonry 317 Tracey Audubon, IA Phone 563-2263 Audubon, Iowa Phone 563-3678 Audubon Produce Company LLOYD OAKLEY CONSTRUCTION 317 Tracey Audubon, Iowa Phone 563-2263 137 NELSON (%iuVa6u ) HARDWARE Audubon, Iowa 50025 Phone 563-2120 Appliances • Gifts Housewares • Tru-Test Paints The store with the everyday low, low prices. I aub’g Jewel fy Audubon, Iowa Sim j arils Inn CLIFF MONICA PETERSEN HANSEN’S retPrTn Phone Ward’s for Quick Service Audubon, Iowa Phone 563-2509 Real Estate Insurance CRAMER INSURANCE AGENCY Box 69 413 Tracey Audubon, Iowa 50025 You’ll like the way we do business! 138 BUD’S DX STATION 408 Market Street Phone 563-2783 Audubon, Iowa FRANCK BROTHERS INCORPORATED Audubon, Iowa We’re here when you need us- si nee 1937. stoLz home furnishings Appliances • Furniture Floor Coverings C. F. “Chuck Stolz HANSEN WELL DIGGING Audubon Lumber Center One-Stop Building Service 101 West Broadway Ph. 563-2653 Audubon, Iowa 13� hamburger shop Dalton Edna Borkowski Audubon, Iowa RAY’S FEED SERVICE Petef en- Cvcia Agency merle Petcr en Dick Cvon Audubon— Exira LARRY A. NIELSEN Local Hog Buyer Audubon, Iowa Residence Phone Office Phone 563-3584 563-3245 Jeqsci s Clothing Phone 563-3102 Audubon, Iowa 140 563-2691 Audubon (coop) 268e2 PHILLIPS JEWELRY FIREBAUGH CONCRETE CONTRACTING Diamonds—Watches—Jewelry Audubon, Iowa Watch, Clock, and “If you want to get Jewelry Repair stoned, drink wet concrete.” Products for Livestock Audubon, Iowa Compliments of TEMPLETON SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC Ron Barbo Chief Petty Officer Navy Recruiting Service Navy Recruiter 1312 1st Ave. South Denison, Iowa 51442 Call Collect Telephone: 263-3343 wi •if u 'of Uptown Sporting Goods Carroll, Iowa “Safety In Transportation” THOMAS SCHOOL BUS BODIES To Protect Your Children SAF-T-LINER BUS SALES, INC. 1500 E. Broadway Des Moines, Iowa 50316 Phone: 515-265-6056 142 Hillyard Sales Company MOKAN CHEMICAL CO. 1708 Campbell Kansas City, Mo. 64108 Lyle Haldin—Sales Rep. Barnum, Iowa Phone: 515-542-3395 Ronald Ream Representative Williams Truck Lines Audubon, Iowa Audubon State Bank over loo years of service 143 Congratulations Seniors of 1977 We Wish You Success in Your Future Endeavors. From €)H ellendorJ 1 COAST TO COAST STORESl ... total hardware We’re a Hardware Store and MORE! Janice and Ron Weliendorf Audubon, Iowa Shrimp WIRRLYBURGER INN 9:00a.m. ’til 12:00p.m. Cheeacbuiyer FUMK'S B North Market Street Audubon, Iowa Food to go—Ph. 563-3561 Dwayne Sunberg Hamlin, Iowa Ph. 563-2827 Gerald Steffes Gray, Iowa Ph. 563-2816 CHRISTENSEN FLOOR AND HOME SERVICE Decorating Center Audubon, Iowa Christiansen Motors, INC. 721 S. Market Audubon, Iowa 145 Carter’s Best Friends ELLA’S BEAUTY SHOP Phone 563-3321 “Shop at Sears and Save” K.V. “Whitey” Christiansen Stop pollution—Shop by Phone 563-2510 Call Your Sears Authorized Merchant Conklin Ford and Mercury Audubon, Iowa See Ike or John 146 Plan for the Future with a Savings Account with Us. UNITED BUILDING CENTER AUDUBON IMPL. CO., INC. Building Materials for Farm and Home Construction Phone 563-3372 “Your Friendly IH Dealer” Phone 712-563-2683 Audubon, Iowa M7 LOUIE’S STANDARD Jk Hi-Way 71 North Audubon, Iowa CHAMBERS PHARMACY Congratulations to the Class of ’77 Audubon, Iowa Phone 563-2655 Congratulations to the Class of ’77 Nifty Needle Fabric Trim Audubon, IA Phone 563-2301 P.E. I.Y HytYm, US. pearls Chevrolet Hi-Way 71 North Audubon, Iowa 148 Dr. Charles Schnack Dr. Dwight Boysen Dr. Ken Hendricksen hi-way cafe Congratulations to the Class of 77 ‘SKIP’ on down for the best meals in town. Hi-Way 71 Mr. S Mi's, beo Kessler JENSEN MOTORS CO., INC. Chrysler—Plymouth—Dodge Sales Service Audubon, Iowa Frank Jorgensen Phone 563-3464 City Dairy distributor of ROBERT’S DAIRY PRODUCTS Roger Schulz Ph. 563-2780 M9 neeil wirimj ? See Terry Burger BURGER BURNER REFRIG. AGRICULTURAL TESTING FEED FORAGES SOIL FERTILIZER PERKINS Laboratories, Inc. P. O. Box 205 4th and Lynn Audubon, Iowa 50025 605 South Street Audubon, Iowa 50025 JAMES H. PERKINS Phono (712) SU-UST Pr«sid flt Super Valu Audubon, Iowa It Pays to See MAGNUSSEN REAL ESTATE 308 Broadway Audubon, Iowa Larsen Locker Complete Servicing Market Street Audubon, Iowa 150 DELLA’S HOBBY SHOP HAL’S Art Supplies Craft Supplies Decoupage Stereo Tapes Yarn Records Audubon, Iowa Ben Franklin and Federated Stores Walt’s Other Place Emmert Mfg. Co., Inc. Hog Confinement Buildings Hog Raising Equipment Tillage Equipment Phone 563-2673 151 Gozine’s Supply Dean, Greg, Rich and Bob Di. I.n. Von Du en and Df. J.C. Rom ey ROGER HANSEN Ph. 712-563-2327 Audubon, la. 50025 Brick� Block Stonework 152 Herb’s MOBIL Hamlin, la. Cooky’s Tavern Drings, Beer, and Home Cooking Hamlin, Iowa THERMOGAS COMPANY LP Gas—Liquid Fertilizer Service—Farm Chemicals Appliances—Liquid Lime Audubon, Iowa Phone 563-3208 jeans things Country Casual Wear for Girls • Juniors • Missy AAGAARD CONSTRUCTION Building a Better Audubon AUDUBON FURNITURE MART Featuring Serta, Mastercraft, Gulliston Phone 563-3579 Audubon, Iowa 153 (conoco) Audubon, Iowa AUDUBON OIL CO. Allis Chalmers Sales Service LARSEN GLASS AND BODY SHOP “Glass Is Our Specialty” Phone 712-563-2312 Audubon, Iowa FEEDERS SUPPLY 563-23981 N DIVISION AUDUBON 154 For Quick Meals, Shop MARV’S DELI Save More at MARV’S Groceries, Meats, and Produce for Meat Department Specials and Personal Service Audubon, Iowa •Chicken «Sandwiches •Salads «Lunch Meats JORGENSEN TRANSPORTATION and JORGE LINE, INC. Since 1930 CHURCHILL CHEMICAL CO. Jerry Wright Representative 808 Pinecrest Drive Storm Lake, Iowa Phone 712-732-5103 Local Long Distance Livestock, Grain, Liquid Carriers -------Dial-------- 563-2657 AFTER HOURS CALL 563 2458 155 Market Audubon FRED S. HAEBERLE HAEBERLE INSURANCE AGENCY Market Broadway Audubon, Iowa 50025 Telephone: 712-563-3245 GROTELUSCHEN IMPLT. CO. V • •• • In Audubon Co. Sine� 1894 Bob Groteluschen Bus: 108 Broadway Res: 1117 Ridgeway Dr. Audubon. Iowa MORS Audubon Iowa 50025 Phono (712) 543 3781 Phono (712) 543 3378 Farm Equipment Dealer Real Estate Salas farm Management Keai� i es Phai'iraacj? Complete Prescription Drug Service Phone 563-2617 Audubon, Iowa 1401 E.-7th Street Atlantic, Iowa Phone 243-5512 154 SORNSON EQUIPMENT Full Line of Farm Equipment And Parts Nothing Runs Like a Deere Charles Sornson, Owner Rosemary Mason, M.D. Congratulations to the Class of 77 L M Shoe Store Where Fit Is All Important” Audubon, Iowa Ph. 563-3440 PjjKa -Hut. Smorgasbord Monday thru Friday Audubon Ph. 563-4380 mm WHKUSR SWf 157 Below: Randy Smith enjoys a coke after a golf meet. Bottom: Mary Krauel. Tami Rattenborg, Angie Christensen, and Mary Olsen enjoy commons. Right: The “S.C.’s” celebrate the first an- niversary of the formation of their club. 158 so roach to Look Back on... so roach to Look foRtoaRD to Winter tournaments gave way to tennis, golf, and track, and spring fever infected the school. Suddenly the seniors were out graduation came all too soon for many. Teachers collected books while students crammed for semester finals. It was our year, and it was a good one. For many, spring meant endings; for others, it marked beginnings. Above: Bets Grabill cleans out her locker. Left: Teresa Wiges pauses while making dec- orations for Homecoming. Far left: Mark Alexander plays his tuba during band. 159 Aagaard, Julie 64,67,116 Albertsen, David 34,58,116 Albertsen, Joni 49,56,60,71,116 Alexander. Mark 71,73,112,158 Andersen, Brian 34,85.112 Andersen, David 85,116 Andersen, Kellie 31.112,127 Andersen, Kirn 66,108,159 Andersen, Tim 85,108 Asmus, David 8,50,84,85.98 Asmus. James 50,58,70,84,85,116 Asmus. Mary 8,38,70,74,76,98 Asmus. Melissa 56.71,98.100.101.108 Axland, Terri 66,73,112 Baier, Jodene 112 Baier, Mark 58,116 Bald. Pam 116 Bald. Teresa 108.109 Barnes, Brenda 8,18,42,71 Barnes, Stewart 55,64,65,81,34,104,105,108 Barron, Barbara 24,60,68,76.88,108,159 Barron, Sarah 67,112 Barten, Dennis 116 Barten, Doug 85,112 Bauer, Brenda 112 Benton, Brent 61,85,116 Benton, Jeff 51,112 Bergman, Phillip 8,86 Bertelsen, Judy 56,64,116 Bock, Susan 70,112 Bogatzke, Todd 85,108 Boken. Blaine 112 Boken. Brian 108 Boken, Julie 116 Borkowski. Cindy 36,39.44.70,74,76,78.93,94,101, 102,98,103.104.108 Borkowski, Deborah 49,101,34,112,127 Borkowski, Jennifer 49,70,116 Borkowski, Jill 116 Borkowski, Lori 112 Borkowski, Penny 116 Bourne, Barbara 71,116,119 Is life a prison, and deatfe the keg? -Rod Jensen Broich, Marita 49,71,101.104,108 Broich, Marty 85,108 Bruun, Greg 83,112 Burger, Julie 71,73,112 Butcher. Kathy 6,8,21,22 Bylund. Janet 64,116 Campbell, David 38,106,108,117 Campbell, Lida 56,105,60,108 Campbell. Paul 71,85,116 Campbell, Paul 48,51,58,61,71,80,84,96,99,112 Campbell, Shirley 56,60,112 Carter. Kelli 24,71,74.76,79,95,108,127,158 Carter, Kole 22,34,58,61,116 Chambers, Dawn 49,56,64,108 Chambers, Georgeann 8,13,21,22,37,49,56,70,71,80, 95,127 Chambers, Mike 51,58,61,112 Chambers, Paula 22,73,116 Christensen, Angie 112,158 Christensen. Brad 51,55,61,19,108 Christensen. Brad 8 Christensen, Carol 8,86 Christensen, Chris 51,58,112 Christensen, Craig 112 Christensen, Danny 51,70,112 Christensen, Dirk 8,23,31,36,38,46,48,51,52,53, 54,55 Christensen, Donna 116 Christensen, Doug 58,85,112 Christensen, Duane 54,116 Christensen, Karla 116 Christensen, Keith 8 Christensen, Marcia 64,116,118 Christensen, Pam 116,118 Clark, Cindy 56,112 Clemmensen, Kirk 38,44,80,96,98,108,104,110,130 Clemsen, Vilinda 8,25,24,66,83 Clouse, Diane 112 Coffman, Tammy 67,112 Collister, Tresa 116 Cramer, Cyndy 9 160 Dale, Jennifer 24,66,89,108,159 Dale, Todd 9,86 David. Joel 117 Davis. Rory 65,70,112 Dent, Brian 84,85,117 Dent, Steven 44,75,76,68,78,85,94,108 Dentlinger, Kevin 85,108 Dickey, Phil 117 Dominick, Jon 70,117 Drake, Dennis 112 Drake, Theressa 73,112 Eddy, James 85,117 Edelman, Kathy 67,71,117 Englin, John 54,90,85,99,117 Be the answer rather than question Be the finder rather than being hunted for Strive to be the best rather than being jealous. Seek for rather than being sought for. Answer rather than asking Search for the answer instead of asking constantly. Work for yourself instead of always for help. Help others as you expect it in return Be who you are rather than the star you admire Grasp for the fresh air; Strive for the good life; Open your heart to others; Work together for happiness; Be yourself and love yourself. Fancher, Charles 9,86 Francher, Shari 112 Fenton, Joyce 49,67,117 Fiebelkorn, Ricky 58,117 Flug, Joey 117, 123 Flug, Lori 117 Flug, Richard 9,21,86 Flug, Sandra 101,108,109 Foresman, Janet 24.44,70,108 Foresman, Rod 112 Frederiksen, Dorci 112 Frederiksen, Lana 32,66,71,108,110 Frederiksen, Lisa 56,64,70,117,119 Frevert, Karen 70,73,112 Friedrichsen, Lora 73,102,108 Gambles, Brenda 117 Gibson, Mike 55,65,70,71,75,104,108 Giles, Mary 6,9,18,19,20,23,26,27,35,64,66,83 89 Gittens, Clay 54,112 Gleason, Amy 56,60,117 Gleason, Doug 9,23,51 Goeken, Kathy 70,117 Grabill, Betsy 9.40,86,159 Grabill, Kent 22,58,61,99,117 Griffith, Bob 112 Griffith, Randy 9 Griffith, Russell 9 Griffith, Suzanne 64,89,108 Groteluschen, Jon 99,112 Gust, Jane 73,117 161 Hacker, Rhonda 112 Hadley, Lynette 37,49,56,64,70,108 Haner, Chris 54,65,117 Hansen, Ann 70,72,112 Hansen, Brent 51,85,112 Hansen, David 108 Hansen, Debbie 109 Hansen, Doug 9 Hansen, Gary 104,112 Hansen. Gary 51,61,109 Hansen. Janice 9.82 Hansen. Jennie 10,21 Hansen. Karla 10.14,38,90,105,140 Hansen. Julie 117 Hansen, Meladey 10,102 Hansen. Mitchell 22,54,61,117 Hansen, Pattie 64,117 Hansen, Ricky 58,70,117 Hansen. Scott 10,17,18,19,43,51,53,69,77 Hansen, Shiela 101,112 Hansen. Shellie 56,117 Hansen, Steven 51,90,112 Hansen. Tracey 47,48,55,65,109 Hanson, David 50,58,80,96,117 Hanson, Pete 15 Hardisty, Doug 117 Haskins, Randy 113 Haubrich, Peggy 70,109 Heller. Debbie 49,56,113 Heller. Mark 6,10,25 Henriksen, Alan 5.44,74,76,79,109 Henriksen. Rene 85,117 Henry, Jon 2,51,58,59,61,113,112 Henry, Lisa 56,64,117 Hess, Cathy 113 Heuss. Mary 70,113,127 Hill, Chris 109 Hill, Donna 10,88 Hill, Tom 117 Hinners, Keith 58,85,109 Hinners, Kevin 10,58 Hinners, Kim 71,117 Hjuler, Debbie 70,117 Hjuler, Mike 109 Jofer, John 54,70,117 Hoff man, Craig 6,10,51,84,85 Hoffman, David 85,109 Hoffman, Gay la 56,117 Hollister, Brian 85,113 Horning, John 85,117 Huffman, Joel 34,43,51,52,58,59,61,109 Huffman, Larry 109 Huffman, Pat 10 Hupp, Cindy 49,56,60,117 Hupp, Jeff 113 Hupp, Lowell 58,118 Hupp. Marty 10,82 Hupp, Rick 58,109 Hupp, Teri 92,93 I Inman, Verne 2,3,109 Irlmeier, John 58,85,1 13 Irlmeier, Tim 58,109,146 TRUCK DRIVERS ■A At one a.m., the sad-eyed drivers sit in familiar leather booths, waiting for the sleepiness to pass, waiting to go on their way again. Our honky music fills the air, and yesterday’s cigar smoke, and the songs we hear are about ourselves, we talk together like long lost friends, knowing we may never meet again, and that it doesn’t really matter anymore to us. I’ve found myself a million times in a million roadside cafes, drinking bitter black coffee, and thinking of my loved ones, waiting for my return, which one day may never come. V —Rene Henriksen - 162 Jensen, Barbara 8,10,21,42,71,82,83,98,101,104 Jensen, David 99,113 Jensen, David 85,109,111,146 Jensen, Jeff 32,109 Jensen, Jennifer 36,45,74,78,95,98,101,103,109 Jensen, Julie 8,10,88,89 Jensen, Kurtis 10,85 Jensen, Lony 118 Jensen, Mitchell 8,10,17,18,19,20,35,68,70,74,98 Jensen, Rod 70,109 Jensen, Ronda 109 Jensen, Tammy 64,67,118,119 Jensen, Todd 6,8,11,17,23,51.61,96,98 Jespersen, Jodi 60,118 Jespersen, Todd 113 Joesn, Kim 11 Johnson, Kurt 85,106,109,111 Jones, David 85,109 Jorgensen, Cheryl 118 Jorgensen, Cindy 118 Jorgensen, Colleen 109 Jorgensen, Greg 51,58,81,105,109 Jorgensen, Jan 11,25,44,70,73,98,104 Jorgensen, John 113 Jorgensen, Linda 6,11,21,22,73,95,100 Jorgensen, Robert 85,113 Jorgensen, Troy 118 Juelsgaard, David 113 Juelsgaard, John 8,11,65,98,99,32 Kaiser, Vickie 109,125 Kallesen, Curtis 118 Kallesen, Joni 5,66,71,94,109,159 Kallesen, Karen 22,109,127 Karstens, Geoff 50,55,61,70,98,99,109 Kauffman, Abby 105,106,109,128 Kauffman, Michele 49,67,70,118 Keast, Craig 63,113 Kelly, Sheryl 113 Kerkhoff, June 31,56,71,73,113 Kerkhoff, Lynn 6,11,42,80 King. Dennis 58,110 King, Douglas 85,118 King, Ron 11 Kneeskern, Sandra 11,20,25.37,39.42,49,56,71,80,96,98 Knights, Jeff 61,118 Klocke. Randy 70,118 Knutsen, Brenda 118 Krauel, Mary 113,158 Krause, Donita 110 Kristensen, Bonnie 11,21 Kristensen, Dean 8,11.44.46,51,52,58 Kurth, Jolene 71,101,110 Ladehoff, Kristyl 118 LaFoy, Denise 35,96,110,127 LaFoy, Dennis 58,80,98,118 Lange, Gary 5,11,85 Lange, Randy 85,110,146 Lansman.Tom 11,25,31,55,99.147 Larsen, Karla 56,118 Larsen, Rhonda 118 Lauritsen, Brian 8,1 1,58.71,85,98 Lauritsen, Laura 70,118 Lauritsen, Lisa 11,42,70.82,83,101,33 Lawson, Lana 11 Layland, Kathy 70,110 Layland, Mike 4,58,110 Lebeck. Sandra 6,11,21,73 Lewis, Ned 11,86 Lindblom, Rolfe 110 Lupardus, Linda 2,22,118 Lauritsen, Bruce 71,110 Mack. Amy 73,100,101 Mack, Jody 71,73,113 Madsen, Alice 38,81,88,105,110 Madsen, Danny 70,118 Madsen, Jeff 106,108,110 Madsen, Julie 73,110,113 Madsen, Julie 24,71,110,158 Madsen, Mark 85,110,34 Madsen, Mary 56,88,118 163 Madsen, Phillip 34,118 Madsen, Terry 85,110,146 Magnussen, Linda 17,42,73,74,75,77,113 Malloy, Bob 94,110 Malloy, Randy 85,113 Marambio, Maria 11.44,75,80,92,93,96,102 Mathisen, Arlene 81,101,105,110 Mathisen, Bruce 11,70.71,86 McCurdy, Norma 12 McDonald, Anne 110 McLaughlin, Laury 12,20,35,49,56,71 McLaughlin. Mark 12,22,98,99 McLeran, Joann 12 McMichael, Neal 12 McMiehael, Noel 12 McVinua. Valeria 73,113 Meaike, Lloyd 110 Meislahn, Gloria 12,34,35 Mennenoh, Phil 54,55,61,110 Mennenoh, Tom 50,54,61,70,85,118 Merk, Karen 12,21 Merk. Roger 12,21 Miller, Sue 24,66,90,110,159 Moes, Steven 118 Mortensen, Julie 12,82 Mortensen, Kathy 110 Mortensen, Lance 113,124 Mortensen, Mike 12 Mountain, Bob 40,46.48,51,61,85,107,110,152 Mozingo, Jeff 54,65,71,99,113 Mullenger, Lori 12,19,25.40,71,75,78,98.103 Munch, Lori 12,22,66,80,83 Murray, Ricky 58,118 Murray, Tony 51,113 Murril, Greg 113 Musfeldt, Sheryl 118 Muzney, Peggy 2,70,119 164 Nelsen, Darrell 51,85,99,114 Nelsen. Donald 22,58,85,119 Nelsen, Mike 114 Nelsen, Mike 110 Nelsen, Pete 119 Nelsen, Ranae 34,47,79,56,114 Nelsen, Randy 12,50,58,59,60,61 Nelsen, Todd 58,59,110,1 11 Nelsen, Jeff 58,85,110 Nelsen, Jodi 24,44,60,114 Nicholl, Anita 12,38,41,44,70,101,127 Nicholl, Jim 114 Nicholl, Roylene 119 Nielsen, Lori 64,119 Nielsen, Paul 85,114 Nielsen, Rita 49,119 Nissen, Mark 71,110 Noelck, Ruth 71,74,78,119 Oakley, Donna 101,110 Obermeier, Dan 51,95,114 Obermeier, Jim 7,10,12,19,46,48,54,55 Obermeier, Lorraine 12 Obermeier, Tim 51,54,114 Obermeier, Valerie 73,101,114 Olsen, Jeff 54,61,119 Olsen, Karla 22,66 Olsen, Mary 66,67,70,114,158 Olsen, Scott 8,12,15,51,86 Owen, Debbie 30,44,70,74,71,80,92,95,106,114 Owen, Joel 70,110 Owen, Lynn 99,119 Parr, Joel 58,65,117,119 Parsons, Janell 58,64,89,111 Parsons, Jon 119 Paske, Gayle 6,12,88 Pauley, Kathleen 114 Pauley, Keith 119 Perkins, Jane 12,70,74,101 Perkins, Jim 36,50,68,70,74,75,77,92,111 Petersen, Christy 111 Petersen, Dennis 119 Petersen, Perry 70,114 Petersen, Rhonda 111 Petersen, Robert 119 Petersen, Rick 13,21 Petersen, Ron 13 Petersen, Scott 86,114 Petersen, Tammy 119 Petty, Dell 114 Poulsen, Alan 13,22,51,86 Pruel, Gene 13,86 Pruel, Terry 85,114 Poulsen, Penny 6,13,34,80 Pruitt, Tammy 30,44,69,71,76,77,79,114 Rabe, Ronell 71,111 Rasmussen, Sara 64,111,127,159 Rattenborg, Tami 44,56,60,119,158 Richardson, Joe 51,58,60,61,81,105,106,111 Roberts, Randy 119 Rubel, Steve 58,61,119 Ruddy, Kaye 119 Rudolph, Alan 6,13,70 Rust void, Cindy 119 Sand, Karen 119,127 Schlicte. DeAnn 111 Schlicte, Lyle 58,119 Schlicte, Richard 13,21 Schmidt, Brett 85,126 Schrader, Todd 84,85,114 Schmidt, Charlotte 13,71,83 Schultes. Larry 13,25,34.84,85 Schultes, Linda 70,119 Schwisow, Eric 114 Scott. Paul 13,86 Severin. Sherilyn 13,25,35,37.41.56,80,96,98 Shaw. Allan 13 Shaw, Rhonda 73,115 Shima, Tony 51,54,61,99,115 Shoesmith, Cindy 6,13,19,25,42,71,83,98 Shoesmith, Kimberly 71,19 Simonsen, Gwena 73,119 Simonsen, Linda 73,115 Sklenar, Jim 58,99,119 Sloth. Sandra 6,14,73 Sloth, Duane 85,115 Smith, Brian 14 Smith. Randy 51,55,111,158 Snyder, Cindy 14,21.40,68,71,75,78,87.102,103 Sorensen, Carrie 24,68,71,73,78,115 Sorensen. Debbie 68,70,71,76,79,93,103,106,115 Sorensen, Dennis 115 Sorensen, Larry 24,42,70,74,78,103,104,111 Sornson, Chelle 49,115 Speas. Sharon 30,104,111,127 Spies, Randall 54,70,119 Steffes, Daryl 14,40,84,85 Steffes, Kay 115 Stiles, Mark 55,68.95,102,104,111 Stolz, Chuck 14.18,34,48,51,86,99 Sturgeon, Peggy 14,22,60,87 Sturgeon, Scott 51.85,111 Swain, Dawn 111 Swain, Chris 111 Swanson, Sandra 56,60,70,115 Aerial photo by Karla Hansen 166 ...jZRoro th rriinh our eyes touched my heart leaped from its locker my eyeballs dropped to the couch she spoke and 1 jumped hasty to answer never expecting it And there are times when I wish we had ... ... more time. nf rrxink coaLthen In and out we fall, never reaching, never touching, our masks hading all. Silently we go, as the walls rising higher hide what we are careful not to show. What is it we fear? Is it something we may see ... or something we may hear? Seeking all, wanting all, the need to touch one another, is this not our dream? Merely shadows in the hall are we what we seem? Touch, the silent language of love. So tender, so sweet- the master which overrides our words, the touch of hands, of lips; which stills our mouths, and opens our hearts ... So much to be said in the silence, of silence, of peace through touch. Tessman, Debra 6,14,71 Testroet, Tami 38,71,81,88,98,105,111,158 Thygesen, Kevin 115 Thygesen, Kirk 14 Thygesen, Larry 115 Thygesen, Patti 64,94,111 Thygesen, Wayne 14,21,74,98 Thygesen, Wesley 111 Tigges, Jeanne 14,82,83 Turk, Bill 24,78,94,32,111 Tweed, Colleen 115 Umland, Diane 111 Vonesh, Dale 5,14 ■ Wall. Rudy 15 Walther, Mark 75,76,78,103,104 Wanninger, Jean 71,119 Wanninger, Jodi 15 Wanninger. Kurt 58,59,1 15 Wanninger, Marty 15,86 Weber, Craig 61,85,115 Weber, Kent 51,85,115 Wede, Lisa 115 Wede, Mike 85,111 Weeks, Janies 65,99,115 Weihs, Paula 6,101,111 Wellendorf, Tracey 48,51,58,115 Wenig. Mick 15,24,25 Weston. Janet 101,111 Weston, Ora 85,119 Wetzel, Ron 15 Whitaker, Todd 54,118,119 Wiges, Frankie 15 Wiges, Suzi 66,67,107,115 Wiges, Teresa 15,24,25,35,66,159 Wilkinson, Jodi 15 Williams, Angie 31,115 Williams, Teresa 119 Williamson, Alan 111 Williamson, Julie 56,60,96,115 Williamson, Randy 61,119 Williamson, Teri 76,78,94 Williamson, Todd 22,54,61,119 Wulf, Casey 119 Yager. Kim 71,80,96,111 Yager. Mike 61,99,111 Zaiger, Carol 66,70,115 Zaiger, Eunice 15 Zaiger, Susan 15,21,23,73,75,76,78,79,100,101, 103 Zentmire, Janet 66,71,89,111,158 Special thanks to: 1 Chuck Stolz Bostrom Studio uoarmel stuofo nisHnn ualleu tribure Audubon News-Advocate David M. bewis fporo the Des Moines Register