Baker High School - Spartan Yearbook (Baker, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1973 volume:

1973 SPARTAN BAKER HIGH SCHOOL BAKER, MONTANA IN MEMORY OF The graduating Class of 1973 respectfully dedicates the 1973 Spartan to Walter William Luetkens. Mr. Luetkens was a part of Baker High School, serving many years as Coach and Athletic Director and always as a teacher, from 1947 until his retirement in March, 1973. To think of World Geography, Civics, or Driver's Training was to think of Mr. Luetkens. The school and community mourned his death on April 11, 1973. When Mr. Luetkens died, Baker High School lost someone who could never be replaced, but who will always be remembered. It is with fond memories that W'e the seniors of 1973 dedicate our annual to Walter William Luetkens. ■Mte VA LEDICTORIA N SAL VTA TORI A N Debbie Knutson Joel Alexander HONOR PLAQUE AWARD Debbie Knutson BEST CITIZEN A WARD LuRae Bechtold TOP Debbie Knutson Joel Alexander Beth Chester Marilyn Schell Valerie Duppler Harold Miller TEN Cheryll Straub Tina Barnard Paula Straub Rena Beach Lynn Post 6 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Doug Dahl, Treasurer; Rodney Breitbach, Secretary; Harold Miller, President; Cheryll Straub, Student Council Representative; Larry Kusler, Vice-President. NO! I k LURED: Jud Teague, Student Council Representative. BA CCA L. I UREA Tt PARENT SENIOR BANQUET Toastmaster Farewell Address Tom McGonigal Del Hartwick Tribute I. F. Bruggeman GRADUATION Salutatorian Address Valedictorian Address Speaker: E, V. Erickson 19 Tim Barone Beryl Bechtold Sherrie Bechtold Barb Bcrmcl CL A SS OFFICERS Mr. Prokop Mr. Hecker Terry Cameron Ross Shepherd Rod Morris Nicki Bruggeman Jeannie Huntley Raenette Bruski Charles Bethel Raenette Bruski Joyce Coddington Greg Ehman Pam Gilmore Patricia Boehlkc Larry Burns Linda Culver JuJia Ferrell Sand) Hagemcisier Nicki Bruggeman VicCalkn Maranda DcGrand Rick Fisher David Havens Doug Bruha Tcrrv Cameron Shcrne Deviney Roland Gill Debbie Hayden hunt Heaps lrta Hdgerson Jnda Herbst Jonnu Heycn Judy Hoenkc Mary Hoke Ciail Householder Kaihy Householder Jeanne Huntley Becky Jensen Craig Johnson Allen Kcech Joan Knipp Howard Koenig Ralph Kocmg Jerry Lang Jeff Lcmke Dennis Losing Keith Losing Sieve Losing Dianne Luiz Gerald Madlcr Rodney Madler Wayne Marlin Rodney Morris C Liy ton Myhrc ( raig Napton Doyle T icdemann loe Wang Lisa Wiman Marcia Young Gabriel Zachcr David Zachmann Sharcc Newell Lori Randall Craig Shepherd Tom Stanhope Todd Overton Dana Robinson Ross Shepherd Bryunt Steen Dawn Phebu Billy Schell WadeSikoFski Dennis Swcckcr Sieve Pinna l.aRaySchuh Larry Singer Diane Ticdemann ■i «I Chet Atkins I'm not 24 Am I pretty? Bum Bechiotd Alan Becker Cecil Benner Rita Boehlke Dave Brea bach Diane Brown Rita Bruha Dick t hester Doug C qx Brett Culver Cindy t urr Sieve Dun cm an Kevin tjzlund Renee I ngesser Tracy farstvecl K im erreh Peggy Schell, Renee Engesser, Robin Keirle, Susan Townsend, Margaret Moser Rena Alexander Margo Barefoot Stephanie Barnett lean Beach Kaili Beach Dan Flor Steve Frudenburg Paul Groshan Marcella Gunderson Dean Flanson Gene Flanson Susan Hepperle Maggie Hoke Cliff Househouldcr Pam Huckins Joan Jacobson Tim Jenson Ottis Kapps Robyn Keirle Mike Kirechien Lonnie L mdsirom John Long Sieve M alder Tracee Madler Shelly McGhee Pal McGonigal A1 Mcsche William Miller Margam Moser Ken Muller Paul Mbyre Bill Nelson 26 Paul Wolf Jeanette Zacher Steve Zachman iccky O'Donald u,san 0‘Donald m iherry Phcbus Unce Reich Mike Root Peggy Schell Shelton Sheet Lance Shepherd Margarcl Schwindt Marie Sitter Pat Sikorski Sandra Sikorski Don Sonsalla Barb Stanhope Kelly Steen Pal Stevens Ed Suza Jim Teague Susan Townsend Cindy I ravis Gary Twiford Dtnms Varner Eddy Verhutsi Crndy Wade c L A S S 0 F F 1 C E Mr. Knopik Jim Teague Kelly Steen Tim Jensen Ken Meuller Jean Beach Sherrie Phebus Miss Prather 27 Alan Abrams Cindy Austin Steve Baldwin Kell) Barnard Linda Barnett John Beach Gertrude Benner Tim Bertch Kim Bradoc Cindy Brown David Brown Steve Bruski Kim Burns Pam Cameron Sidney Childers Mark Codwell Rosei I a Crawford Kathy Crippen Brad Culver Roberta Sue Dahl Allan Abrams Randy Morse James Rankin Donna Erlenbush Dianna Young Kelly Barnard Mr Langseth Mr. McGongial Susan Lior Mane GiiUtad l:ddy Gordcr Richard Griffith Rarbarj Gunderson Debi Harris Fred Hoff Phav Householder m Linda Haether Patty Huntley Sabra Jackson Brenda Jensen Cody Johnson Delenna Kcnil cr Saundra Knipp Debra Larson Theresa Lindstrom Keith Long Tamr Lovee Susie Loveless Steven Lui Steve Madler Tom Madler Wanda Mater I inda Met amrsh Norma Mcschkc Chervil Miller t indy Mische Kelly Moore Rands Morris .....npr Bernadette Moser Melvin Moser Maureen Myhrc C � ndv Ncary Kevin Newell Clancy O'Connor Lew Price Darla Rost Jodie O'Connor Dennis Randash Kenneth Schell Scott O'Donnell James Rankin Larry Schell Darla Plummer Belinda Robinson Sheila Schell Tammy Post Carlos Robinson Rox Anne Schimming Cathy Sieler Alice Skidmore Connie Slates Brett Stanhope Joy Steen Kristie Stenerson Kevin Tymchuck Louise Weeks Lynn Stevens Shari Vanderpan Jim Wang Louetta Straub Cathy Varner Renee Wood Robert Tim Verhulst Diane Young Thompson Martha Vest Louise inne Eric Teidemann Sponsored by THE GREEN DRAGON E LOFT A -SO UA D FRONT ROW: John Beach, Tim Teague, Todd Overton, Tim Barone, Ralph Koenig, Ed Susa, Mike McGonigal, Lance Shepherd, Alvin Meschke, Rod Breitbach, George Bell. MIDDLE ROW: Coach Bennetts, Howard Koenig, Cliff Householder, David Breitbach, Toby Curry, Edgar Smith, Doug Dahl, Mark Overton, Greg Ehman, Clayton Myhre, Randy Jacobson, Rod Morris. BACK ROW: Coach Gates, Brad Chapman, Clancy O'Connor, Adrian Goroski, Lon LaCross, Steve Duneman, Kent Northrop, Carlos Robinson, Ken Heaps, John O'Connor, Harold Miller, Art DeGrand, Howard Hoff, Jud Teague, Larry Kusler, Coach Donovan, Jeff Lemke SEASON SUMMARY Although the 1972 football team outscored and outran their opponents, they finished with a three and five record. The team averaged 287 yards per game to the opponents 165 and scored 141 points to 135. Leading scorers for the Spartans were Rod Breitbach 66, Harold Miller 20, and Edgar Smith 24. Also scoring were Rod Morris, Larry Kusler, and Art DeGrand. Doug Dahl was the leading tackier w'ith 93 followed by Edgar Smith with 72. Coaches for the team were Butch Donovan, Head Coach; Tom Gates and Dave Bennetts, Assistants. BAKER SCORE OPPONENT SCORE Baker 12 Ekalaka 20 Baker 26 Plenty wood 39 Baker 39 Fairview 12 Baker 6 Medicine Lake 12 Baker 0 Poplar 14 Baker 6 Circle 18 Baker 26 Scobey 20 Baker 26 Broadus 0 Sponsored by The Green Dragon G Loft 32 Head to Head Competition Touchdown by Rodney B! Celebrating at the Victory Bell Touchdown Pass 33 Extra point by Edgar S TOP: Donna Ellingson, Arlene Madler, Lori Nelson; Beryl Bechtold, Linda Cundall; Tina Barnard; Lisa Wiman. Art DeGrande 2nd Team Offense FOOTBALL HONORS Doug Dahl 1st Team Defens, 2nd Team Offense 34 B-SQ UA D FRONT ROW: Todd Overton, Jim Teague, John Beach, James Rankin, Brad Culver, Steve Duneman, Ralph Koenig, Kent Northrop, Ed Susa, Alvin Meschke, Mark Coldwell, Eddie Gorder. BACK ROW: Coach Bennetts, Steve Bruski, David Brown, Clancy O'Connor, Carlos Robinson, Howard Koenig, Greg Ehman, David Breitbach, Cliff Householder, Clayton Myhre, Lance Shepherd, Kevin Tymchuck, Kelly Moore, Fred Hoff, Coach Mahon. FR ESHMA N FRONT ROW: James Rankin, David Brown, Brad Culver, Mark Coldwell, Kelly Moore, BACK ROW: Coach Mahon, Steve Bruski, Cancy O'Connor, John Beach, Carlos Robinson, Fred Hoff, Steve Lutz, Kevin Tymchuck, Eddie Gorder. 35 SPIRIT NIGHT “SPIRIT byJud and Wayne It's on the wall! It's in my hair! And that's the truth! 36 Firing up by the Bonfire POWDER-PUFF GAMES JUNIORS TOOK CHAMPIONSHIP BY DEFEATING THE SENIORS IN A MONTANA PLAY-OFF 37 CORONATION TOM DEMOS M A S TER OF CEREMONIES HOMECOMING ROYALTY QUEEN MARTHA RUST AD KING DOUG DAHL MARILYN SCHELL BRIAN TIEDEMANN DENISE HIGGINS HAROLD MILLER TINA BARNARD BRAD CHAPMA V CROSS-COUNTRY FRONT ROW: Steve Pinnow Cecil Benner Kenny Muller BACK ROW: Wayne Erlenbush Coach Hecker Dave Molstad The Baker Cross Country Team, under the coaching of John Hecker, participated in nine meets this year, closing out their season with the State Meet in Helena. The Thin- clad Five took third place honors in the state meet, a new first in the school history. The boys were pitted against larger class A schools many times, but known for finishing in a pack, brought home several first and second place trophies. At the state meet David Molstad placed 4th and Kenny Mueller 10th, followed by Cecil Benner, Wayne Erlenbush and Steve Pinnow. ”Hi HE I 1 WRESTLING i RONT ROW: Tim Jensen, Melvin Moser, Toby Curry, Dennis Varner, Dan Murphy, Edgar Smith, Paul Groshan, Tom Madler. BACK ROW: Doug Bruha, Jud Teague, Doug Dahl, Howard Hoff, John Beach, Jim l eague, Alvin Meshke, Ed Verhulst. SEASON SUMMARY This year's wrestling program was faced with the job of rebuilding because of graduation and the moving of several under- classmen. Baker sent three wrestlers to the state meet. There were: Doug Dahl, John Beach and Ai Mesciike. They did not fare too well, but the team has high hopes for next year. Six members will be lost via gradua- tion, but the team looks strong for next year, ‘ • DUAL MEET RECORD Baker Score Opponent Score Baker 24 Medicine Lake 31 Baker 36 Forsyth 25 Baker 18 Hettinger 36 Baker 1 5 Dickenson 50 Baker 0 Glendive 58 Baker 16 Plenty-wood 36 Baker 33 Sacred Heart ■ ll Baker 9 Bowman 48 Baker 30 Poplar 31 Baker 18 Glendive 38 Baker 22 Wolf Point 46 Baker 33 W'olf Point 33 Baker 29 Forsyth 27 Baker 24 Plenty wood 34 Sponsored by L. PRICE COMPANY 41 CHEERLEA DERS Lori Nelson, Rita Bruha Arlene Madler, Sherrie Phebus STATE QUALIFIERS Doug Dahl John Beach 42 Alvin Meshke SENIOR PARENT NIGHT SEASON ACTION 44 A -SO UA D STANDING: Coach Joe ohnston, Todd Overton, Pete Herbst, Brian Tiedemann, Larry Kusler, Ross Shepherd, Assistant Coach Doug Dundas. KNEELING: Rodney Breitbach, Vic Callen, Ken Heaps, Manager Steve Stanhope, Art DeGrand, Rodney Morris, Roland Gill. SEA SON SUMMARY The Baker Spartans finished the 1972-73 basketball season with an impressive 19-9 record and third place at the divisional tourney. They finished second in conference action with an 11-3 mark and fourth in the district tourney. Baker Score Opponent Score Baker 1 i! 60 Terry 51 Baker u, . S 52 £ Circle 48 Baker 51 Sacred Heart 67 Baker 54 Saint Mary’s 50 Baker 74 Fairview 61 Baker 57 Plent ywood 50 Baker 53 Scobey 50 Baker 54 Poplar 67 Baker Hi 65 Circle 69 Baker 73 Nashua 47 Baker 64 Medicine Lake 57 Baker 77 Fairview 50 Baker 61 Plentywood 55 Baker 65 P i Scobey 63 Baker 64 j|] Poplar 88 Baker 86 Circle 70 Baker 60 Nashua 48 Baker 58 Medicine Lake 53 Baker 56 Sacred Heart 59 Baker 55 Saint Mary's 56' DISTRICT TOURNEY Baker 65 Nashua 54 Baker 40 Medicine Lake 56 Baker 75 Fairview 59 Baker 43 ' Plentywood 47 DIVISIONAL TOURNEY Baker 35 Terry 46 Baker 74 St. Labre 63 Baker 49 Sacred Heart 45 Baker 64 Medicine Lake 59 45 Sponsored by: THE FALLON COUNTY TIMES SQUAD CHEERLEADERS JODY | Tina Barnard, Beryl Bechtold, Linda Cundall, Donna Ellingson, Lisa Wiman. Pete Herbst-lst Team All Conference Brian Tiedemann-2nd Team All Conference Sponsored by BAKER REXALL DRUG BACK: David Molstad, Cliff Householder, Bret Culver, Kelly Steen, Steve Duneman, Craig Shepherd, Mr. Dundas. FRONT: Steve Fradenburg, Ken Mueller, Barry Bechtold, Ed Susa, Cecil Benner, David Breitbach. CHEERLEADERS Kalli Beach, Renee Engesser, Susan Townsend, Robin Keirle, Sponsored by ECONOMY GROCERY FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Mr. Hecker, Kevin Tymchuck, Kevin Newell, Steve Bmski, Randy Morris, Steve Lutz, Kelly Moore, Eddie Gorder, Allan Abrams, Keith Long, Dennis Randash, Brad Culver, Clancy O'Connor. Kathy Varner, Tammy Lovec, Bernadette Moser, Louetta Straub. Baker 38 Ekalaka 56 Baker 36 Fairview 60 Baker 49 Rhame B 61 Baker 55 Golva 51 Baker 63 Big Sky Boys Ranch 43 Baker 53 Medicine Lake 47 Baker 53 Fairview 67 Baker 24 Miles City 42 Baker 59 Ekalaka 71 Baker 63 Circle 68 Baker 75 Miles City 38 Baker 46 Medicine Lake 56 The Freshman improved steadily as the season wore on. They were a small team but made up for it in aggressiveness. Sponsored by BAKER NATIONAL BANK SEASON'S ACTION 11' flBHIBHHHHHHii Sponsored by FARMERS UNION OIL SPA R TA NS ADVANCE TO DIVISIONAL Rod goes in for layup Pete hits for two Brian hits on jump shot Todd passes off to Pete Sponsored by SUSA LUMBER SPARTANS PLACE THIRD IN Brian hits for two points Baker lost their opening game in divisional play 46 to 35 to Terry, The Spartans came back the hard way by winning their next three games to take third place; the last one a 64 to 59, five-overtime thriller over Medicine Lake. FI VE- O VER TIME THRILLERS Art fights for rebound i'ina, Donna, Linda, Beryl, and Lisa lead cheer for Spartans i GIRL S BASKETBALL Shelly McGhee Cheryll Straub Mary Myhre Tracy Farstveet Mrs. Knopik Diana Tiedemann Linda Herbst Jodi Cameron Carla Engesser Debbi Harris Cindy Brown Marcella Gunderson Barb Stanhope Rita Boehlke Sue Dahl Renee Wood Saundra Knipp Baker 29 Broad us 10 Baker 23 Plevna 18 Baker 24 Plevna 10 Baker 31 Glendive 50 Baker 32 Terry 31 Baker 64 Wibaux 12 Baker 38 Miles City 21 Baker 39 Terry 17 Baker 56 Wibaux 22 Baker 42 Miles City 29 Baker 26 Glendive 38 Baker 29 Plevna 30 Sub-Divison Tournament Baker 41 Savage 21 Baker 34 Glendive 41 Baker 20 Plevna 28 1972-73 was the first year of Girl's Basketball being organized in Baker High School. The organi- zation on the District-Divisional and State level has a few areas that need to be corrected, but the athletes and coaches are happy that the sport is once again recognized for the great opportunity it offers to female athletes. The Spartan season was very successful. The enthusiasm and support for our team was great. The girls did a fine job of representing Baker High School and the Baker Community, Some records set were as follows: Most rebounds in one game-Mary Alice Myhre with 15; Most points in one game- Cheryll Straub with 29, The season record was 10 wins and 5 losses. 52 TERR Y IN VITA TIONA L CHA MPS 53 BOYS' TRACK BACK: Steve Duneman, Bret Culver, Ken Heaps, Kelly Steen, Larry Kusler, Art DeGrand, Brian Tiedemann, Rod Morris, Mr. Johnston. MIDDLE: Doug Dahl, Rodney Breitbach, Steve Pinnow, Steve Madler, Doyle Tiedemann, Dave Molstad. FRONT: Rollie Gill, Mr. McGonigal, Wayne Erlenbush, Otis Kapps, Cecil Benner, Harold Miller, Kevin Tymchuck, Brad Culver. STANDING: Mrs. Knopik, Sherry Phebus, Kelley Barnard, Diane Young, Sue Dahl, Rita Bruha, Dianna Tiedemann, Renee Engesser, Joan Jacobson, Sharon Moore, Jodi Cameron, Miranda DeGrand, Linda Herbst. KNEELING: Pam Cameron, Susan Hepperle, Marcella Gunderson, Cheryll Straub, Shelly McGhee, Cindy Brown, Rita Boehlke, Carla Engesser, Marie Seiler, Saundra Knipp, Phaye Householder. 54 Sponsored by BAKER INSURANCE COMPANY and BANK OF BAKER STATE QUALIFIERS Dave Molstad-Mile and Two Mile Steve Madler-Pole Vault Wayne Erlenbush-Mile The Boys' Track Team placed third at the Divisional Track Meet with 31 points. Art DeGrand placed first in the 880. Wayne Erlenbush placed first in the mile and Dave Molstad placed third. Dave also placed second in the two- mile. Steve Madler placed third in the pole vault. Rodney Breitbach placed third in the 100 yd. dash and the low hurdles. The mile relay team took third. Placing at State were Dave Molstad with a fourth in the mile and in the two-mile. Art DeGrand placed fourth in the 880. Mile Relay Team. Art Degrand-880, Doug Dahl, Rollie Gill, Rodney Breitbach-100 yd. dash, Low hurdles. 55 Sponsored by REISER'S BAR AND LOUNGE STATE QUALIFIERS Carla Engesser-Mile and 880. NOT PICTURED: Shelly McGhee- Javelin Rita Boehlke-Mile and 880. Cheryll Straub- Javelin and Long Jump. The Girls' Track Team placed second at the Divisional Track Meet with 31 points. Carla Engesser placed first in the mile with Rita Boehlke right behind her in second. Carla also took first in the 880 and Rita took fourth. Shelly McGhee placed fourth in the javelin. Cheryll Straub placed first in the javelin and third in the long jump. The 440 yd. relay team placed fourth. At the State Track Meet the girls scored 18 points to come home with a beautiful second place trophy! Carla Engesser placed second in the mile and the 880. Cheryll Straub placed first in the javelin and Shelly McGhee placed second in the javelin. 440 yd. relay-Linda Herbst, Cindy Brown, Sharon Moore, Cheryll Straub. 56 Sponsored by AMERICAN LEGION POST 35 GOLF t % Mr. Shenkle, Cindy Travis, Mary Hoke, Keith Long, Dennis Randash, Mel Moser, Paul Groshans, Lance Shepherd, Tim Barone, Wayne Martin, Kevin Newell, Lou Price, Maggie Hoke, Kim Barefoot. Sponsored by BAKER EQUITY CO-OP FARMER'S ELEVATOR A THLETIC BA NO VET 58 • Sponsored by QUENZER FORD SPARTANETTES FIRST ROW: Mr. Gates, Steve Stanhope, Brian Tiedemann, Wayne Erlenbush, Doug Dahl, Mr. Donovan. SECOND ROW: Mike McGonigal, Tim Barone, Todd Overton, Pete Herbst, Rodney Breitbach, John O'Connor, Mark Overton, Ed Susa, Dennis Varner, Edgar Smith. THIRD ROW: Steve Pinnow, Wayne Martin, David Molstad, Rodney Morris, Art DeGrand, Larry Kusler, Toby Curry, Brad Chapman, Randy Jacobson, Lon LaCross. FOURTH ROW: Rollie Gill, Howard Koenig, Dennis Swecker, Adrian Goroski, Ken Heaps, Ralph Koenig, Bill Nelson, Steve Duneman, David Breitbach, Ken Mueller, Greg Ehman. FIFTH ROW: Howard Hoff, Jud Teague, Paul Groshans, Lance Shepherd, Cecil Benner, Alvin Meschke, Clifford Householder, Doug Bruha. FIRST ROW: Rita Bruha, Lori Nelson, Arlene Madler, Sherry Phebus, Lisa Wiman, Beryl Bechtold, Linda Cundall, Donna Ellingson, Tina Barnard, Mary Alice Myhre, Rena Beach, Cheryll Straub, Nicki Bruggeman. SECOND ROW: Tami Lovec, Dee Dee Kenitzer, Susan Townsend, Robin Keirle, Joyce Coddington, Denise Higgins, Louetta Straub, Bernadette Moser. THIRD ROW: Sharee Newell, Alita Helgerson, Kalli Beach, Adel Mische, Sue Crippen, Aleta Plummer, Carla Engesser, Kathy Varner, Lynn Stevens, Cindy Curry. FOURTH ROW: Jodi O'Conner, Donna Erlenbush, Joan Jacobson, Renee Engesser, Terry Duneman, Shelly McGhee, Tracy Madler, Becky O'Donnell, Pam Cameron, Patty Stevens. FIFTH ROW: Lonna Erlenbush, Miss Prather, Linda McCamish, Shelly Engesser, Mary Schuler, Lynn Tronstad, Becky Jensen, Margaret Moser, Peggy Schell, Marilyn Schell, Norma Meschke. Susan O'Donnell, Jean Beach, __ • 59 ANNUAL STAFF BACK: Adel Mische, Terry Duneman, Sue Crippen, Aleta Plummer, Steve Stanhope, Mary Alice Myhre. FRONT: LuRae Bechtold, Joyce Coddington, Raenette Bruski, Cheryll Straub, Mr. Heron, Wayne Erlenbush. 60 DECA BACK: Donald Huether, John Bertsch, Dan Dockter, Rocky Graham, Dennis Wang, Linda Griffeth, Lynn Post, Mary Schuler, Mr. Bender. FRONT: Fred Varner, Shelly Engesser, Marilyn Schell, Steve Townsend, Martha Rustad, Beth O'Donnell, Julie Helgerson. 61 SPARTAN SCROLL Rhonda Long, Linda Herbst, Rena Beach, Valerie Duppler, Marilyn Hartse, Tina Barnard, Mark Overton, Mr. Heron, Steve Stanhope. LIBRARY STAFF BACK: Mr. Hecker, Mary Myhre, Becky Jensen, Rod Morris, Tim Barone, Ross Shepherd, Larry Kusler, Steve Townsend. FRONT: Debbie Hayden, Dawn Phi_bus, Beth O'Donnell, Lynn Post, Sherry Phebus, Cindy Curry, Nicki Bruggeman, Tina Barnard. xo FHA FRONT: Pat McGonigal, Marilyn Hartse, Lynn Post, Rena Beach, Jean Beach, Terry Duneman, Shelly Engesser, Tracy Madler. MIDDLE: Marie Gilstad, Cindy Curry, Linda Huether, Gertrude Benner, Roxanne Schimming, Carla Engesser, Saundra Knipp, Debbie Larson. BACK: Susan Hepperle, Becky O'Donnell, Cindy Travis, Maggie Hoke, Tammy Post, Sue Dahl, Miss McAuley, Susan O'Donnell, Rita Bruha, Sherry Phebus, Adel Mische, Janette Zacher, Joan Jacobson, Renee Engesser. Miss McAulay, Advisor 63 1972-73 Officers FIRST ROW: Mr. Breitbach, Doug Dahl, Randy Jacobson, Dan Murphy, Pete Enos, Doug Bruha. SECOND: Rodney Enos, Howard Keonig, Keith Losing, Dennis Losing, Tim lensen, Scott O'Donnell, James Malcolm, Steve Madler, Dick Chester, Steve Bruski. THIRD: Sherman Engesser, erry Lang, Rick Fisher, Larry Singer, Kevin Egland, Ralph Keonig, Ed Verhulst, Allen Abrams, Don Sonsalla, Clancy O'Conner. LAST: Tom Gunderson, Steve Losing, John O'Conner, Jack Beach, Mike Kirschten, Bryant Steen, Kelly Steen, Kelly Moore, Cliff Householder. SPEECH CLUB FRONT: Jud Teague, Pat Hoke, Patty Huntley, Martha Vest, Wayne Erlenbush, Mike McGonigal. MIDDLE: Mark Overton, Margo Barefoot, Jeanne Huntley, Pat McConigal. BACK: Valerie Duppler, Marilyn Hartse, Miss Prather, Shelly Engesser. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY On November 8, 1972, the Junior class presented The Curious Savage to an afternoon and evening audience. Mrs. Savage (Jeanne Huntley) had been left ten million dollars by her husband, and wanted to make the best use of it, in spite of the efforts of her grown-up stepchildren (Gerald Madler, Keith Losing, Lisa Wiman) to get their hands on it. These latter, knowing that the widow's wealth is now in negotiable securities, and seeing they cannot get hold of it, commit her to a sanatorium hoping to bring her to her senses. But Mrs Savage is deter- mined to establish a fund to help others realize their hopes and dreams. In the sanatorium she meets various social mis- fits (Beryl Bechtold, Vic Callen, Barb Bermel, Todd Overton, Becky Jensen) who just cannot ad- just themselves to life, people who need the help Mrs. Savage can provide. In getting to know them, she realizes that she will find happiness with them, and plans to spend the rest of her life as one of them. But when the doctor tells her there is no reason why she should remain, she hesitates to go out into a hard world where people seem ready to do any- thing for money. Her new friends are interested in HER, not in her money. The self-seeking stepchildren are driven to dis- traction by their vain efforts to browbeat Mrs. Savage, but she preserves her equanimity and leads them a merry chase. At last her friends conspire to get rid of the in- laws, and through their simple belief in the justice of her cause, they enable Mrs. Savage to carry out her plans. The last scene, a farewell party, was a de- lightful fantasy where each guest in the sanatorium realizes at last some hopeless dream for something he was never able to realize. The dominant mood was high comedy, and the audience was ;eft with a feeling that the neglected virtues of kindness and affection have not been entirely lost in a world that seems motivated at times only by greed and dishonesty. Staff members at the sanatorium were Ross Shepherd (Dr. Emmett) and Miranda DeGrand (Miss Wilhelmina). The play was directed by Miss Marcia Prather. Sponsored by D G A CHEVROLET PONTIAC OLDS FRONT ROW: Miss Prather, Donna Heyen, Sharee Newell, Jeanne Huntley, Raenette Brusky, Barb Bermel. MIDDLE: La Ray Schuh, Becky Jensen, Miranda DeGrand, Nicki Bruggeman, Debbi Hayden, Sharon Moore, Beryl Bechtold, Lisa Wiman. BACK: Larry Burns, Dennis Swecker, Terry Cameron, Jerald Madler, Ross Shepherd, Todd Overton, Vic Callen, Keith Losing, Greg Ehman, THE NINETEEN ' ' 1 ; 66 SEVENTY-TWO JUNIOR PLAY “THE CURIOUS SAVAGE” 67 HONOR SOCIETY FIRST ROW: Terry Cameron, Mark Overton, Debbie Knutson, Mrs. Bruggeman. SECOND ROW: Cheryll Straub, Donna Ellingson, Valerie Duppler, Jeanne Huntley, Paula Straub, Beth Chester, Raenette Bruski. THIRD ROW: Janet Barone, LuRae Bechtold, Barb Bermel, Beryl Bechtold, Nicki Bruggeman, Dawn Phebus. FOURTH ROW: Wade Sikorski, Marilyn Hartse, Connie Kusler, Lynn Post, Shelly Engesser, Jodi Cameron, Dianna Heaps, Marcia Young, Sharon Moore. FIFTH ROW: Adrian Goroski, Joel Alexander, Pat Hoke, Doug Dahl, Rollie Gill. NEW MEMBERS-FIRST ROW: Kim Barefoot, Beth O'Donnell, Martha Rustad, Marcella Gunderson, Cindy Curry, Steve Fradenburg, Susan Hepperle, Rena Alexander. SECOND ROW: Gabriel Zacher, Gerald Madler, Larry Kusler, Steve Stanhope, Ross Shepherd, Susan O'Donnell, Lance Shepherd, Sandra Sikorski. THIRD ROW; Mark Overton, Harold Miller, Debbie Knutson, Valerie Duppler, Jeanne Huntley, Doug Dahl, Adrian Goroski. 68 STUDENT COUNCIL FRONT: Jud Teague, Beth Chester, Raenette Bruski, Aleta Plummer, Shelly Engesser, Mr. Barefoot, Brian Rankin. MIDDLE: Randy Morris, Nicki Bruggeman, Terry Cameron, Ross Shepherd, Steve Stanhope, Cheryll Straub, Wayne Erlenbush, Margo Barefoot, Kelly Steen. TOP: Pat Hoke, Jim Teague. GIRL’S AND BOY’S STATE Cheryll Straub, Donna Ellingson, Debbie Knutson, Shelly Engesser, Dan Murphy, Adrian Goroski, Pat Hoke, Doug Dahl, Harold Miller, Larry Kusler. L.I JR.-SR. PROM 1973 S TAIR WA Y TO HEA YEN 70 71 Let's Get Things Going 72 Brian Crowned King i 73 CHRISTMAS PLA YS THE BOY WHO WOULDN’T PLAY JESUS BACK: Mike McGonigal, Jud Teague, Wayne Erlenbush, Valerie Duppler. MIDDLE: Pat McGonigal, Margo Barefoot, Jeanne Huntley, Martha Vest, Marilyn Hartse, Shelly Engesser, LuRae Bechtold. FRONT; Mark Overton. THE BLACK BOX Pat Hoke Martha Vest Mark Overton Both of these Christmas Plays were directed by Miss Marcia Prather. AU REVOIR MRS. DAVIS Mrs. Grace Davis is retiring after 12 years of service to her school and community. In her 12 years of instruction as an art teacher and a French teacher, she enjoyed working and teaching the young people and everyone liked and appreciated her very much. As advisor of the French Club, she gave a French feeling to all her students. She helped her students plan the yearly French Club Banquet which was always a success with the townspeople. As an Art teacher she taught some very creative students of whom she was very proud. She gave many fine art shows for public viewing which were very beautiful and successful. The faculty and students will all miss her, and wish her all the happiness wherever she goes. FRENCH CLUB BACK: Raenette Bruski, Robert Thompson, Jodi Cameron, Marilyn Schell, Marilyn Hartse, Mrs. Davis. FRONT: Sharon Moore, Sandy Sikorski, Adrian Goroski, LuRae Bechtold. SENIOR CLASS PL A Y DRILL TEAM FRONT ROW: Alice Skidmore, Dee Dee Kenitzer, Tami Lovec, Beth Chester, Sherrie Deviney, Bernadette Moser, Debi Harris, Louetta Straub. SECOND: Mr. Langseth, Linda Herbst, Debbi Hayden, Alita Helgerson, Beryl Bechtold, Robyn Keirle, Jodi O’Conner, Barb Gunderson, Janet Barone, Mr. Wood. THIRD: Renee Wood, Susan O'Donnell, Gertrude Benner, Darla Rost, Lonna Erlenbush, Linda McCamish, Donna Erlenbush, Kim Barefoot. FOURTH: Kelly Barnard, Shari Vanderpan, Margo Barefoot, Marilyn Schell, Lynne Tronstad, Kalli Beach, Pam Huckins, Margaret Schwindt. 80 TWIRLERS BACK: Linda Herbst, Gertrude Benner, Barb Gunderson. FRONT: Lonna Erlenbush, Beth Chester, Janet Barone. Sponsored By REYNOLD’S SUPERMARKET CONCERT CHOIR Pianist: Marcia Young. FIRST ROW: LuRae Bechtold, Nicki Bruggeman, Alita Helgerson, Harold Miller, Rodney Breitbach, Mr. Langseth, Rollie Gill, Cheryl 1 Straub, Rene's Reich, Tina Barnard, Linda Griffeth. SECOND ROW: Linda Huether, Linda Cundall, Robin Keirle, Diane Young, Mark Overton, Kelly Steen, Dennis Wang, Saundra Knipp, Donna Ellingson, Tracy Madler, Joy Verhulst. THIRD ROW: Shelly Engesser, Carla Engesser, Debbie Hayden, Keith Darr, Larry Kusler, Vic Callen, Sue Dahl, Sherrie DeViney, Arlene Madler, Julie Helgerson. FOURTH ROW:DeeDee Kenitzer, Kathy Householder, Terry Duneman, Tim Jensen, Rod Madler, Rena Alexander, Joy Steen, Becky O'Donnell, Louise Weeks, Shari Vanderpan. SELECT CHOIR Marcia Young, Dennis Wang, Rene'e Reich, Rodney Breitbach, Alita Helgerson, Rollie Gill, Kelly Steen, Tracy Madler, Larry Kusler, Rena Alexander, Vic Callen. Debbie Hayden, Harold Miller, Tina Barnard. J Dennis Wang, Vic Callen, Larry Kusler, Harold Miller. PIANO Mr. Bruggeman, Marcia Young, Diane Young, Lynn Stevens, Nicki Bruggeman, Beryl Bechtold, Robin Keirle, Rena Alexander. SYMPHONIC BAND State Superiors Percussion Quartet: Tracy Farstveet, LuRae Bechtold, Barb Bermel, Beth Chester Percussion Ensemble: Tracy Farstveet, Barb Bermel, Barb Stanhope, Susan Townsend, Marcella Gunderson, Rena Alexander, Renee Reich, Robyn Kierle, Patty Huntley Senior Percussion Ensemble: Jodi Cameron, LuRae Bechtold, Pete Herbst, Janet Barone, Steve Stanhope, Beth Chester, Debbie Knutson, Mark Overton, Larry Kusler, Harold Miller, Martha Rustad Brass Choir: Marcia Young, Tami Lovec, Beryl Bechtold, Steve Zachmann, Diana Young, Lisa Wiman, Mark Overton, Debbie Knutson, Steve Stanhope, Kelly Barnard, Pete Herbst, Patty Huntley, Louise Weeks, Joel Alexander, Sharee Newell, Nicki Bruggeman Trumpet Quartet: Martha Rustad, Debbie Knutson, Steve Stanhope, Dennis Wang Brass Quintet: Mark Overton, Debbie Knutson, Joel Alexander, Lisa Wiman, Marcia Young French Horn Quartet: Joel Alexander, Lisa Wiman, Sharee Newell, Diana Young Clarinet Choir: Rollie Gill, Alita Helgerson, Donna Erlenbush, Alice Skidmore, Susan Flor, Tammy Post, Lynne Tronstad, Eddy Gorder, Harold Miller, Marcella Gunderson, Dee Dee Kenitzer, Cindy Brown, LuRae Bechtold Soloists: LuRae Bechtold, Marcia Young, Marcella Gunderson, Debbi Hayden All-State Band: Debbie Knutson, Mark Overton All-State Choir: Debbie Hayden, Marcia Young PERCUSSION Susan Townsend, Renee Reich, Ida Gunderson, Robyn Keirle, Julie Schell, Shari Vanderpan, Barbara Bermel, Tracy Farstveet CLARINETS BACK: DeeDee Kenitzer, Cindy Brown, LuRae Bechtold, Marcella Gunderson. FRONT: Anna Miller, Lynn Tronstad. NOT PICTURED: Harold Miller. FRENCH HORNS Roxi Harris, Carol Gill, Louise Weeks, Diane Young, Shari Newell, Lisa Wiman, Joel Alexander. 85 TR UMPETS BACK: Pete Herbst, Mark Overton, Bob Mahon. FRONT: Kyle Alexander, Bob Zachman, Patty Huntley. BARITONES AND TUBAS BACK: Terry Gill, Tammy Lovec, Kelley Barnard, Tammy Rustad, Leslie Jensen, Kim Burns, Kenton Reich. FRONT: Steve Stanhope, Dennis Wang, Martha Rustad, Debbie Knutson, Marcia Young. NOT PICTURED: Mary Breitbach. TROMBONES BACK: Steve Zachman, Mitch Anderson, Tim Jensen, Kim Pinnow. FRONT: Nicki Bruggeman, Beryl Bechtold, Linda Herbst. BACK: Peggy Wuest, Pam Novak, Lori Keirle, Teresa Barone, Karen Kusler. FRONT: Lonna Erlenbush, Barb Gunderson, Gertrude Benner, Rena Alexander, Jeanne Huntley. SAX OP HO NES BACK: Jodi Cameron, Debbie Hayden, Larry Kusler. FRONT: David Zachman, Barb Stanhope, Janet Barone, Beth Chester. CL A R1 V E TS BACK: Eddie Gorder, Susan Flor, Mariann Callen, Cindy Utke, Brenda Cu ver, Terry Anderson, Susan Schell, Patty Randash. FRONT: Rollie Gill, Alita Helgerson, Donna Erlenbush, Alice Skidmore, Tammy Post. S UP ER INTENDENT And now the path gets steeper but the climb has just begun is the motto of the Class of 1973, Baker High School, Baker, Montana. It is doubtful that a better motto could have been selected by the members of the Senior Class. They have identified the problem early in their pursuit of their personal goals. Very soon they will find that the foundation they have been working on, their formal education, will determine the rate of effort required in meet- ing and surmounting the obstacles they will en- counter along the pathway of life. It has been said that work is the crab grass in the lawn of life and you may be sure that your work will always be neat- ly trimmed as a direct result of your personal ef- forts. My sincere, best wishes to the Class of 1973. D. M. Hartwick Superintendent SCHOOL BOARD BACK: Russell Culver, Ashley Stanhope, Charles Woodson, A1 Grenstiner, Rex Farstveet. FRONT: Doug Barone, Carol Bechtold, Art Koenig, Herb McCamish. L. F. Bruggeman Principal Ross Barefoot Vice-Principal Lois Murphy Secretary Larry Bender Business Education DECA Dick Heron Business Education Annual Staff Spartan Scroll Joe Johnston Guidance Basketball Track Mary McAulay Home Economics FHA Tom McGonigal Language-English I, IV' 8th Basketball 90 Vera Bruggeman Language-English I, III National Honor Society Marcia Prather Language-English II Speech Club, Drama C heerleaders Spartane ttes Gayle Kling Language-English I Jr. H. Cheerleaders Jr. H. Pep Club Jr. H. Track Grace Davis Langua ge-French French Club Art John Hecker Library Library Staff Freshman Basketball Max Mueller Math Science Mike Knopik Harvey Burns Math Math Intramural Basketball 91 Tom Gates Science Jr. H. Wrestl B-Club ing Roy Wood Music- Instrumental Drill Team Twirl ers Jerry Langseth Music-Vocal Drill Team William Donovan Athletic Director P. E. , Football l anice Knopik P. E. Girls Track Girls Basketball Howard Breitbach Shop FFA Steve Prokop Shop Walter i.uetkins Social Studies Dr. Training 92 Doug Dundas Social Studies B-Squad Basketball Mikell Neuman Social Studies Spanish Julie LaCross Jr. H. Spanish Jr. H. Art Tom Mahon English Speech Coy McMorris Literature Jr. H. Football Jr. H. Track 7th Basketball Byron Wolenetz Math Doug Shenkle Science Coif Dave Bennetts Social Studies Spelling Wrestling 93 Ben Post Head Custodian Oscar Ranum Custodian Jake Kinglsey Custodian Cole Mattie Custodian Art Wang Mrs. Huber, Mrs. Arnken, Mrs. Shepherd, Custodian Mrs. Berstch Cooks 94 8TH GRADE Ruth Barefoot Janice Beaudry Terry Bechtold James Becker Arnold Duneman Shane Gundlach Rebecca Heaps Teddie Bertsch Mary Breitbach Leslie Boggs Philip Bruha Mariann Callen Gary Cameron Grady Carlson Donna Chester Debbie Crippen Richard Curry Larkin Eilek Bevra Ferrell Carol Joe Gill Wade Goerndt Debra Heim Steve Herbst Paul Hoff Jim Hoke Shirley Huether Barton Huff Gary Hufford Beth Jensen Leslie Jensen Connie Johnson Vance Johnson Vicki Jordan Lori Keirle 8TH GRADE Lori Stevenson Terry Straub Etta Twiford Russel Travis Wincal Kenitzer Allan Knipp Carleen Kusler Karen Kusler Rock LaCross Denise Leach Kurt Lemp Robert Livesey Karen Losing Patty Lutz Robert Mahon Larry Markve Carmen McCamish She la Mecca ge Brian Mexdinger Anna Marie Miller Valerie Miller Cathy Mische Beth Mueller Garnee Myhre Drury Phebus Patti Randash Kenton Reich Lloyd Schell Lloydene Schell Susan Schell Darrell Schwindt Steve Seiler Kimberly Sikorski Terry Steen 8TH GRADE Picture Not Available Cheryl Taylor Douglas Varner Peggy Wuest Robert Zachman Lori Zacher Vivian Zupanik 7TH GRADE Kyle Alexander Mitch Anderson Terri Anderson LaNae Arnell 98 7TH GRADE Robert Heim Cheryll Heiser Andy Hepperle Joel Hochhalter Rebecca Barefoot Teresa Barone Connie Beach Donna Beaudry Eddie Bechtold John Bechtold Willie Benner Tamara Bechtold John Brewer Cheryl Becker Brent Brockel Tommy Becker Debra Brown Russell Bender Gary Coddington Brenda Culver Cynthia Fost Lori Gundlach Erin Dent Scott Fradenburg Roxie Harris Dawn Dietz Terrance Gill Ellen Hartse Royal Duneman Denise Grahm Dave Hayden Alison Engesser Ida Gunderson Kathy Heim 7TH GRADE Picture Not Available Mark Jacobson Brenda Knipp Dale Kruger Myra Larson Robert Lindstrom Michael Mahon David Meschke Gail Moore Gary Naylor Pat Neary Mike Nelson Painella Novak Kathleen O 'Connor Aaron Olsen Thomas Owens Clinton Petersen Kim Pinnow Brenda Rost Tammy Rustad Julie Schell Steven Schell Brian Shepherd Janice Seiler Lona Stanhope (ohn Teague Kimbal Thompson Gresh Tuggle Cindy Uttke Vicki Volz Robin Walker Kathy Weeks Vickie Wood Gerianne Zachmann Bill Zupanik 8TH GRADE BASKETBALL FRONT: Shane Gundlach, Terry Bechtold, Steve Herbst, Rocky LaCross, Gary Cameron, Terry Straub, Wencil Kennitzer. BACK: Leslie Boggs, Brian Meidinger, Arnold Duneman, Bill Wade, Lloyd Schell, Vance Johnson, Mr. McGonigal. 7TH GRADE BASKETBALL FRONT: Mr. McMorris, Royal Duneman, BACK: Gary Coddington, Steve Schell, Terry Gill, Gresh Tuggle, Scott Fradenburg, Bill Zupanik, Aaron Olson, Brian Shepherd, Kyle Alexander, Brent Brockel, Mike Mahon, Kim Thomas, Clint Peterson. 101 JUNIOR HI 7th Grade 8th Grade Baker Score Opponent Score Baker Score Opponent Score Baker 38 Terry 12 Baker 15 Glendive 43 Baker 18 Glcndive 41 Baker 38 Miles City 32 Baker 37 Miles City 31 Baker 27 Glendi% e 44 Baker 28 Plevna 36 Baker 43 Ekalaka 57 Baker 36 Ekalaka 16 Baker 47 Sky Ranch 32 Baker 20 Glendive 51 Baker 34 Plevna 24 Baker 38 Sky Ranch 18 Baker 31 Miles City 36 Baker 40 Ekalaka 42 Baker 30 Ekalaka 71 Baker 24 Miles City 30 Baker 34 Terry 38 Baker 24 Plevna 22 Baker 47 Terry 30 cheerleaders STANDING Cathy Mische Raati Harris Terri Anderson KNEELING: Debbie Crippen FOOTBALL FRONT ROW: Aaron Olson, Mgr � Mitch Anderson, Bill Wade, Arnold Duneman, Lloyd Schell, Brian Meidinger, Royal Duneman, Tom Becker. MIDDLE ROW: Coach McMorris, Pat Neary, Kyle Alexander, Les Boggs, Vance Johnson, Gary Hufford, Rich Curry, Doug Varner, Kurt Lemp, Terry Steen, Allan Knipp. BACK ROW; Rock LaCroes, Mike Mahon, Cre h Tuggle, David Mexhke, Kim Thompson, Shane Gundlach, Bob Mahon, Wincel Kenitaer, Bill Zupanik, John Teague, Ed Bechtold, Clint Peterson. 102 GIRLS TRACK FRONT ROW: Donna Beaudry, Carmen McCamish, Cheryl Heiser, Lorri Gund- lach, Kathleen O'Connor, Janice Seiler, Teresa Barone, Tamara Bechtold. MIDDLE 7 ' ■ ROW: Connie Johnson, Mariann Calien, Patty Lutz, Robin Walker, Rebecca Barefoot, Kathy Keim, Terri Anderson, Roxi Harris. BACK ROW: Debbie Crippen, Les Jensen, Vicki Volz, Dawn Dietz, Karen J I Kusler, Pat Randash, Susan Schell, Tammy Rustad, Alison Engesser, Denice Graham. BOYS TRACK FRONT ROW: Coach McMorris Terry Gill Kim Pinnow Kyle Alexander Gary Hufford Dave Hayden Coach Mahon BACK ROW: Vance Johnson Tom Becker Brian Meidinger Drury Phebus Billy Wade Leslie Boggs WRESTLING QUALIFIERS FRONT ROW: Pat Neary Bart Huff Rich Curry BACK ROW: John Teague David Meschke 103 Bill Zupanik WRESTLING FRONT ROW: Wincel Kenitzer, Dave Hayden, John Teague, David Meschke, Bart Huff. BACK ROW: Coach Gates, Bob Zachman, Pat Neary, Paul Hoff, Bill Zupanik, Jim Hoke. V' W A CK} fjS � Before Storm After Storm V Want Some? Geisha Girl What did you do now, Mr. Hecker. WORLD Graduation? Hibernation Anticipation Relaxation Concentration Meditation OF BAKER After the Ball is Over Wash that Man right out of my Hair The Odd Couple We, the members of the 1973 Spartan Annual, would like to extend our sincere thanks to the businessmen and merchants for their support and cooperation in helping sponsor the 1973 Annual. Also a special thanks for their support in the past. Once again, thank you. THESE ADVERTISERS CONTRIBUTED TO THE 1973 SPARTAN ANNUAL Aisle of Beauty A) G Fosters Barber Shop Avenue Floral Baker Body Shop Baker Cement Products Baker Club Baker Hide G Fur Baker Furniture Baker Hotel G Cafe Baker Super Valu Ben Franklin Big K Drive In Burns Insurance G Realty, Inc. Donnetta's Beauty Den E and E Service Eileks Ready Wear Fallon County Abstract Friers Dairy Gambles Groshans Jewelry Herb's Body Shop KFLN Radio Lawler Drug Inc, Moline Trucking Mountain Bell Morrow's Ace Hardware Munsell Lanes Ole's Pinnow's Tractor Randash Motors Rediske Radio G Electric Roy's Motel Russell's Clothing Samsels Stevenson's Funeral Home Stockman's Western Wear and Saddlery Silver Needle Triangle Supply 108