to take cut of tomrihmg thrv fctid 1 COiildfi t jdo fougitt nn way to the top, Ko« I m htti to tonfjtifi vtn.i M fctarr il piKMltlmg if flow mg, '« HKitemtrtf in the air- _ My tfhit multi ready lor tl« ki«l _ L e waited t Vt 4(Cfl O (twtCt Bonn 01 (hw day, 11 ibte odd i business to be t-ftken tarr of umJ you I lllf THE SPARTAN 1986- Baker High School Baker, Montana Hy SHAWN LAMES TWIN caw OF J12NE CONTENTA 1 4«- ? FNlofcS...................2 JUNIOR......................H Of HOhOP£ ................52 FRESHEN.....................5 POftT;S....................« 0 qAN12 4T10Nj.............120 PNh........................1U MPPLE SCHOOL.............15 T FF.....................1?« mt..........................ih 3 got rhe 501 blues' ME TAKE NOTES?f'? Are you serious Above Looks VI MMY Jason! Below f un times in the library' That' s right, 1 m good! Are we having tun vet Do we have to eat it? And they said school work wasn't fun' What'—I have to go to school on Saturday.' I wish the swimsuit issue was here. What are you pointing at Ryan? Never mind!—I’ll eat it! What's with the shy looks? Did you hear the one about the fat lady and the parrot? Ya, I have a date. Irrr'sssss good! Will this explode? You wouldn't be- lieve what this says. 1 + 1 is 3 NICE hat, Terri. The halls were filled with school spirit and excitement, the students anxiously awaiting THE DAY The time? Homecoming 1986! The theme chosen for the week was Spartans are Toj Gun . The song chosen to accompany the theme was Danger Zone by Kenny Loggins. was filled with Sucker and Sweat Day and Maroon an lucky seniors chosen as candidates were Coleen Barkley, Lora Williams, Shawna Potter, Greg Robinson, Mark Flecker, Clint Croy and Tim Hornung The coronation proved to be a suspenseful event. The audience held its breach, wondering if the crown bearers, Terri Stanton and Donovan Hecker would make it to the stage with the crowns in one piece. Finallv the moment arrived—King Mark was Queen Sandy. On Friday, the girls basketball team took care f week-end business by hosting Colstrip. Unfortunately, the girls were defeated 51 35. Saturday night the suspense mounted as t pepped up the crowd that was awaiting the kick-off of the Broadus-Baker football game The Hawks proved to be an easy prey for the mighry Spartans, who defeated them 27 0. OMECOMING 1986-87 WE TOOK CARE OF 12 But Mr. Dilworth ■ I GOTTA nave an A! Yeah, !'m comfortable! Just take my advice Matt! Every morning I ask myself WHY ME?'! Ask me anything ■ I can figure it out on this! Ain’t we grand ?Somebody should have told me Mondays are like this! Just call me Green-Thumb Williams! Ip and over! Did it really go mr OK AL we understand. I always liked to pla with mud [ his is how it is i P ■ Are you serious? Now listen Coleen . . . Now you cake the peanut butter and you . . Running on empty. vat „ 3 5 5 3 -f ttt : A 3 -g |,x : : n «y ji •i V. - 'lu. I ( et outta my a ' What a crew’ Who, me.' Working hard' 14 Hi! What a smile' Good ;oke Jessica? VICKI ARNELL I'm nor dert in that women are foolish; God al- ■ mighty made 'em to march the men. JESSIE CLAIRE BAREFOOT To live, love and learn. DOUGLAS JAMES BECHTOLD We have a million reasons for failure, but not a single excuse. TROY ALLEN BURDICK Yea cho 1 walk through the valley of dearh I shall fear no evil for [ve got tny 44. KENNETH CLINTON BURGHDLIFF We re all |ust a little bit crazy, but some of us aren't afraid to show it. GARY ALLEN CROY You live once, but if you work it right, once is enough. 16 : MITCHELL DEAN DOMAGALA NX inntfs ,ire men who have dedicated their lives to winning. JOHN L. GREENLEE 1 he one who dies with the most tovs wins PAMELA JUNE FEISTHAMEL Cii e ro the world the best you have, and the best will come back to you. SHEILA KAY GRAHAM When 1 do something good, no one remembers. When I do something bad, no one forgets. KIMBERLY ANNE GROSHANS Always keep a smile on your face; it’s a curve that sets a lot of things straight. BRIAN K. GUNDERSON You can cell a Norwegian, but ou can't tell him a lot. WE, THE CLASS OF 86, It has long been a tradition at Baker High School tor the graduation seniors to bequeath certain items to the remaining population ot BHS. In keeping with this tradition, we, the graduating class of 1986, do hereby make our last will and testament. I- Knipp, will my ability to go out and have a good time on the weekends to anyone who thinks he can handle it: my PAD notes to any junior who doesn't want to take notes; my parking place to Mike Coddington; my ability to avoid Mr. Schillinger at all times to Mike Coddington; my art ability to Quint Wiseman; my ability ro do as little as possible in Shop and still get an A tojoel Bechtold and my Copenhagen collection to Benny Bechcold. f- I. Darcy Reum, will my ability to stay out of Mr, Schillinger's office to Lori Schell. I, Tricia Strangford, will my ability to pass PAD to Dawn Stu too much trouble to Cindy Tronstad. I, Ruth Huckins, will my ability to sing to anyone who wants it. I. Vicki Arne!!, will my saxophone section to Lisa Dahlman; my ability to stay out of trouble in band to Angel Robinson; my set- ting ability in volleyball to Sandy Jacobson; my ability to get rides to hot lunch to anyone who thinks he can handle it without get- ting caught; my cross-country running ability to Jodi and my driving ability to Ward Clark. I. John Greenlee, will my car to left Sampson and my ability to stay out of trouble to my brother Jeff. 1, Kimberly Quenzer, will my green gym shorts ro Missy Stanton; my patience in twirling to the future head twirler and my du- ties in band to anyone who thinks she can fill my shoes. I, Pam Feisthamel, will my ability to get good grades to my sister Ginger. I, Scott Wood, would like to keep all that I own. THANK YOU! I, Clint Burghdulf, will my ability to drive crazy and never get caught to anyone who can handle it. I, Tim Lindemann, will my ability in my own special way to anyone who can handle it and my PAD notes to my sister. I, Brian Noftsker, will my motocross abilities to kari Kruger if he dares to handle it. 1, Tim Tweet, will my ability to make great puns to Mr. Welch and my golfing ability to Shawn Fradenburgh. I, Robyn Schwindt, will mv ability to make great puns to Mr. Welch and my golfing ability to Shawn Fradenburgh. I, Robyn Schwindt, will my ability to make it through my senior year to Sandra Schell and my ability to drive without a license tor four years and only get caught once to Lori Schell. and my ability to come to town every Friday and not get into I, Dave Schweigert, will my ability to stay out of trouble to my little brother Stevie; my thorough understanding of the American government to Mr. Hornung and my stubborn attitude to all the freshmen. LJeil Nichols, will my ability to be talkative and my spot on National Honor Society to Sandy Jacobson; my ability to be quiet and get in on time to my little brother Scott and my spot on the basketball team to Clint Croy. I. Dav id Kruger, will my 56 Ford excuses to Paul Diegel, Jeff Sampson and Kevin Losing; my box boy job at Reynolds to my brother Rick, my Hank Williams. Jr. tapes to my sister Kris; my connections with the Oklahoma Sooners and Barry Switzer to the freshmen jocks and my ability to judge and treat people fairly to all those at BHS who need it. I. Sandy Madler, will rm Bb clarinet section to Tami Robinson; my great dancing ability to Cynamon Burdick and my ability to crack' fifty nose to Greg Breitbach. jS I, Todd Rusrad, will my ability to skip school and not get caught to Chuck Jardee. I. Jessie Barefoot, will my luck to Dawn Stuart; my ability to have a good time to Rob Moon and my ability to drive to Sonya Martens. S. r ‘ limmm I, Carol Meredith, will my sense of humor to Kerry- Ilandran; my be-nice-attitude to Patti Rath; my stay-cool-attitude to Mr. Hornung; my volleyball talent to Missy Stanton and my grades to Tonia Feisthamel. May they all be used with caution. L James Herbst, will my ability to play football and drive to my little brother Brandon; my ability' ro shift gears to Mike DO HEREBY BEQUEATH: Coddington and Paul Diegel and my ability to not take girls too seriously to Robert Angel. I, Amanda Sikorski. do hereby will my ability to make up good excuses for coining home late and getting away with it to my sis- ter Kristi; my crazy clothes and great fashion ideas to Jake, and to Kitti Kreager I leave my choir spot and my seat on all the Speech and Drama trips. Thanks for the cover-up! I. Bev Wheeler, will my ability to stay out of trouble to Sonya. Kara and Marla and my ability to smile to my sister Jana. I; Quenton Hickey, will my ability to catch a punt to anyone with the guts to try it and my ability to run, jump and scramble to I, Dale Singer, will my parking spot to my little brother, who uses it more than 1 do anyway. I,Johnathon K. Kinsey, will my ability as an auctioneer to Jay Newell and Dave Kruger; my ability to be a cowboy to Quint Wi- seman and my PAD notes to anyone who can understand them, I, Sandi Kruger, will my ability to stay but ot trouble to my brother Rick and my cleanliness to my sister Kris. I, Gary Croy, will my ability to get good grades in Construction to everyone who takes the class next year and my ability to pass my senior year to all the juniors. l y J fij. T Cv , X Cyndi Peterson, will my little white car to my brother Jason, my great ability to stay out of trouble to Cynamon Burdick and my Cabbage Patch lunch box to Mr. Hecker. 'X Carrie Hurley, will my driving ability to Sonya Martens; my ability to drive an orange Vega to Sandyjacobson and my ability to get home on time to Krissy Celander. ■ I, Doug Bechtold, will my comeback ability to Mark Dry Humor Hecker; my old grimy Tiger tenny-runners to Dan Stanton; my ability to get the crowd into a basketball game to the cheerleaders and my ability to make the perfect moves in wrestling to Rob win. id ' ’ f B -. I, Brian Gunderson, will my ability to not wreck my pickup for 3 years to my brother Mike; my ability to get into fights to the Three Mikes and my ability to keep my mouth shut to Quint Wiseman. Kim Groshans, will my great annual staff ability to Mike Coddington and Rob Merwin; my car to Troy O'Connor; mv eading position to Lori Losing and my temper to James Herbst. ita Miller, will my ability to stay out of trouble to Heidi Martens. I, Mitch Domagala, will my ability to stay out of trouble and keep my mouth shut to Les Afrank and KJ.; my spot in the weight Craig Hurley; my washing machine to Casey O’Donnell and the big number 35 to anyone who thinks he can fill it. canton, will my humorous comebacks to Mark Hecker. my ability to pick up women to Rob Merwin, my canvas Chuck Doug; my spot in the weight room to Dube and Chuck and my great attitude to the Big C. elle Napton, will my ability to study in Pad to the juniors. ‘ . - k g Haga, will my locker and all my PAD notes to Sandra Schell. , - on O'Connor, will my ability to stay out of trouble to my little brother Troy. h, will myjjgreat track ability to Mark Wandle; my great looks to Jonna Hecker; my ability to stay out of trouble to ability to stay out of fights to Chuck Mahon. -, '1 |li dran, will my dedication, perseverance, and downright studliness in Gross Country and Track to Kent Wood and m, will my ability to get the entire student body’s attention at pep assemblies to all those who need it—even if i WiSTi WBBli my ability to stay out ol l ights in Ludlow to Gary Croy and my ability to talk like Minnie Mouse for 9 es, will my sense of humor to BHS. 19 LORI ANN HAGA It's nor what you are, it s who you are. SHAWN DAVID HANDRAN Imagination is more important than knowledge JAMES ROBERT HERBST If you wanna win the prize you gotta buy the ticket. QUENTON DUKE HICKEY All that matters is that you believe m what you're doinu and not what you have done. RUTH ANN HUCKINS I'niess y ou have something to live for, you will never make it in the world. CARRIE KIM HURLEY Lite is too important to be taken seriously. 20 JOHNATHON KEALA KINSFA ou know you're in trouble when you look up and e ground. PATRICK ALLEN KNIPP Golf is just a beautiful walk spoiled hv a little white ball. SANDI ADELLE KRUGER herever you go, there you are. TIMOTHY CARL LINDEMANN And come ye slow or come ye fast, it is but death who comes at last! DAVID DELBERT KRUGER 1 can do all things through Him who strengthens me. SANDRA NADINE MADLER lature provides exceptions to every rule 21 DANIELLE FAYE KEIRLE A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle. ERIC SCOTT KRUGER BERTHA KAYE KIRSCHTEN What you are is God s gift to you What you make is your gift to God. KARL ALLEN KRUGER Jam on it!! THERESA LYNN LOGAR We don't remember the days, we remember the moments. KEVIN ROBERT LOSING 1 can do all things through Christ who strength- ens me. TAMMY LYNN KONO Who is a rich man.'1 He who is content. SHAWN D. LANTIS I am a lone wolf searching for a reason why LORI ANN LOSING Think upon the candle that is bright and the light that is truth. JAMES ROBERT LUDERITZ C ast youf Cares upon Him for I le t areth for you ROM HT W, MERWIN I don't think I'm gorgeous, but what good s my opinion against millions' SHAWN A LYNN POTTER The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. w ROBERT ALAN MADLER ROBERT ALLEN MOON Remember, two wrongs don t make a right. Three rights make a left. f THOMAS LEWELLYN PRICE SONYA MAE MARTENS There is nothing you can t do if vou try JAY BRANDON NEWELL V WILLIAM RICHARD PRICE STEPHANIE RENEE VARNER One never hurts the eyes by looking on the bright side of things MARK ALLAN WANDLE You have only failed when you have failed to try. CASEY DEAN VEROYE N1COLLTT VOLZ You gotta fight for your rights? The best things in the world cannot be seen nor couched JERRY LEE WIIUAMS U s not what the world is made of; it s chc differ- ent people who build it LORA LEA WILLIAMS When you're at the end of your tope tie a knot and hang on! Are yon really doing it by yourself Tammy' Kara and tlie couple It's Sleepy and Dopey V Got i problem kin hard for his money Bill Bundanns at work he misses it1 Detention a ain.' What is that on my arm? Thank God I'm a c So, what are ya Seniors showing their spirit. Trying to find a test Shawn me to do what' Karl Kruger on his way up. You wan e iTeqoRy BEST DRESSED best Mm r BEST DISPOSITION MOST HUMOROUS MOST POPUMR UNDEST MOST FUN MOST SCHOWRty MOST TrfLMTIVE MOST ROMAIC MOST TALENTED NICEST H£1R nicest voice NICEST LEQS nicest eyes NicesT smile wicesT c r WITT16ST WORST temper WORST DRIVgR most LiiiELy to succeed most fun to be with hoc eLecTioN )1 RL IOR 1 WILLIAMS SflNDy O COBSON eepyi Roberts M RM wh imy woBsoN N1M SCHWENJERT SH WW POTTER TONI FEISWiEL D WN STU RT SH WN POHgR ffiWy JACOBSON coleen BflR Ley S NDy O GOBSON (i R 1 BURNS SH WN POTTER SH WN POTTER coleen WRi tey WW ROBERTS « R BURNS KIM 21N(4 KR1S CE LENDER TONI FE1ST MEL SH WN P0TT6R W Ricii ruqe r Tin HoRNUNq RICtf tfRUQER ifiy NEWELL h rn necne r T1M HORNUNq W NEWELL Douq T TE W NEWELL ricn URUQER M Rtf H£C|SgR 0OEL BEflTTy M TT RENNER M R|i HEC ER M1UE CODDlNqroN ROB MERWIN MI E CODP1NQTON H TT RENNER HW W NDLE C S£y VERoy M RN HE04ER ifiY NEWELL 33 I, Coleen Michelle Barkley, will my bas- ketball and volleyball skills to my sister Sandie. my good practice attendance tc my brother Todd, my car to my boyfriend Rob, my freckles to Mr. Parini and my concentration to Mr. Hornung. I, Marla Marie Barth, will my great twirl- ing ability to any upcoming twirler, and it I die, my clothes to Maurie Martin, my money to Kara, and last but not least, my 1985 PAD notes and worksheets to Mr. Hornung. I, Vinson Joel Beatty, will my ability to back talk cowboys to Don Bruha, my abil- ity to skateboard down Main Street in Miles City to anyone who can pay the ticket, and my ability to grow hair to Mr. Dilworth. I, Donald John Bruha, will my ability to walk bowlegged to Joel Beatty, and my ability to ride horses to Rob Merwin. I, Kara Kay Burns, will my apathetic, lib- eral attitude and my loose'' morals to Mr. Welch and Mr. Hornung, my daily snacks to Mr. Menger, and my ability not to do any work in high school to the class of 1991. I, Kristie Lynn Celander, will my ability to drive to my little sister Charity and my car to anyone who has enough guts to drive it in public. I, Michael Paul Coddington, will my lizard skin boots to Larry, my golden fleece sweater to Shep, my tins to Kelly, my good luck with Mustangs to Jason Bremer, and my 29 ACT score to anyone who thinks they can handle it. I, Clinton Lee Croy, will the 24 to Dube, my golden football to my brother, Shad, my bad attitude to stay away from my girlfriend to Mr. Danelson, and my library 7th period to Joel and Nolan. I, Tonia Rae Feisthamel, will my flute sec- tion to Lori Madler and my singing ability to Kara Burns. 1, Joseph James Halmans, will my mechan- ic ability to Don Bruha and my ability to work to Mike Stark. I, Mark David Hecker, will one of my cans of spray paint to Jeff Sampson so he can paint his car, my 3-wheeler driving ability to Mr. Stanton, my fish fins to Missy and my exciting weekends to Shawn Rost. I, Timothy Allen Hornung, will my Celtics jacket and pride to Dube Stanton, my ability not to lose my temper to my dad, and my intelligence to my sister. I, Paul Alden Huether, will my ability to negotiate to Jason Bremer, my ability to ride a 3-wheeler safely to Jason Karch, Chuck Jardee and Casey O’Donnell, my ability to get good grades in GM II to Clint Erickson and my ability to drive to my little brother. I, Sandra Lee Jacobson, will my enthusi- asm and my ability to play basketball to Shelly Spriggs, my ability to keep strict training rules to the junior and sophomore classes, my road-tripping ability tojanaye (since she can’t drive), my ability to love track to Lori C. and Jill G. and my ability to get in by curfew to Barb Spriggs. I, Danielle Faye Keirle, will all my left- over lawn mower parts to Casey and Chuck (if they can find the rest of them), and to Gary, the legal rights to Cherrio Hill and the Fairgrounds. I, Bertha Kaye Kirschten, will my ability to short sheet a bed and my extra tall sweats to Theresa and my ability to shop till I drop to Tonia, Lori and Barb S. I, Tammy Lynn Kono, will my PAD notes and worksheets to Nancy Coldwell and all my fun in shorthand to Lisa. H. I, Eric Scott Kruger, will my athletic abili- ty to Jay Newell. I, Karl Allen Kruger, will my ability to race moto-cross and 3-wheelers to Casey, Jason and Chuck, my spot in the greatest class at BHS—AVIATION, to anyone who has the courage and desire to become a pilot. I, Shawn D. Lands, will my nickname and attitude to anyone who wants to handle it. I, Theresa Lynn Logar. will my relaxed attitude to all the people with high blood pressure and my ability to laugh to Cindy Hamm. I, Kevin Robert Losing, will my mechani- cal ability to Steve Wheeler and my drive- shafts, starters and battery cables to James Luderitz. I, Lori Ann Losing, will my 4 year cheer- leading position to Kim Newell, my mem- bership to Sheep Ranchers of Montana to Theresa Lamby Logar and my crazy, airhead attitude on trips to David Davey Kirschten. I, James Robert Luderitz, will my ability to buy cars to whoever can afford it. I, Robert Allen Madler, will my artistic ability to Buck, my sense of humor to Baldy, my ability to skip class without getting caught to my sister Lori, my num- ber 66 to the Hall of Fame and my chair in the office to COSMO and everything that’s left to Tori. I, Sonya Mae Martens, will my ability to do what I want when I want to Heidi, my paint brushes to Chuck J., if he can handle the green paint, and my small engine parts to whoever can find them a home. I, Robert William Merw'in, will my ability to not get caught to the sophomore class, my ability to pick up women to Jarrett, my teeble wrestling ability to my little brother and my ability to improvise to everyone. I, Robert Allen Moon, will my ability to stay up all night on Speech and Drama trips and still do well to Tom Howe and Chris May. 34 I, Jay Brandon Newell, will my silver bas- ketball to Kristi and my voice to anyone who wants to sound sexy. I. Shawna Lynn Potter, will my ability to handle rumors calmly to anyone who has to deal with them, my ability to live in Baker all my life and come out of it still sane to my little sister, my twirling posi- tion to Nicole Brown, and last, my morals to anyone who needs them. I, Thomas Lewettyn Price, will my radio station job to anyone who wants to get up that early, my spot on the track team to Jase Schillinger and my French horn sec- tion to Fred Hepperle. I, William Richard Price, will my cross country experience to Jeremy Aaseng, my trumpet section to Patty and my knowl- edge of the girls from Sidney'' to Jason Madler. I, Keryl Ann Roberts, will my PAD notes to jenny Hughes and my job at the pool to anyone who can handle working with Sid and Mike. I, Greg Scott Robinson, will my car to Kelly O., my blazing speed to Jake Wag- ner, and the 87 numbers to the sophomore class, since they couldn't wait to get them. 1, Tami Gaye Robinson, will my ability to stay out of trouble to Angel and my clari- net section to Kitti and Tori. I, Jeffery Alan Sampson, will my HOT ROD magazines and one of my cars to Rob Stanton and my ability to take care of my cars to anyone who thinks they can do it. I, Kimberly Kay Schweigert, wiil my supe- rior swimming ability to Coleen, to my younger sister Terri, I give the Schweig” and finally, I give my great understanding of human nature to Mr. Hornung. I, Dawn Marie Stuart, will all my tooth- picks to Janaye, my sexy body to science, my ability to stay calm in difficult situa- tions to Mike W., my good luck to Romi and all my morals to Mr. Hornung. I. Douglas Wayne Tate, being of sound mind and unfit body, do hereby bequeath anything of mine to anybody who wants it. I, Cindyjean Tronstad, will my bus seat to whoever wants it, my ability to come to town and stay out of trouble to whoever wants the boring job and my driving abili- ty to Katrina R. I, Stephanie Renee Varner, will my ability to not get caught to my little sister Kristin and hope she does better. I, Casey Dean Veroye, will my ability to drive to anyone who wants it and my abili- ty to go out and have a good time without getting into trouble to Patty. I, Mark Allan Wandle, will my 52 to Dube since he wants it so badly, my ability to keep a secret to Wheels, my turkey caller to Breitbach, my football to the public and my spot in the weight room to anybody at Baker who wants to win. I, Jerry Lee Williams, will my art ability to Justin Hadley and my locker shelf to Terri Losing. I, Lora Lea Williams, will my nice school golf clubs and yellow bag to any rookie who can stay under 200 and my position as Mr. Hecker’s pet to Amy Stark, Amy Ben- nett and Lisa Bagley. I, Shane A. Willis, will everyone a good life. I, Tana Elizabeth Wiseman, will my ability to be tardy less than 5 times to my brother Quint and my ability to put up with cer- tain people to Jana. I, Kimberly Marie Zink, will my uniforms to Michelle and my ability to have fun, my ability to handle 'Baker Talk to anyone who needs it, and my ability to keep BB stats to others. HORIZONS This is my senior year, my last year. There are good memories. This means a lot to me, I could get a job And I could stay here. No. Not here. No opportunity, No culture, No excitement. No, no small town for me. I must go somewhere— I could go to college, I'll be on my own. Now that is scary. I will worry— About grades, about money. So many decisions. Major choices. College is my play on life, College is my play of life. I wonder of the future. Is it exciting? Is it challenging? Is it all that I want it to be? This is hard to tell. My roots are here. Though at times they may seem mere. Everybody knows you, Everybody cares too. This is a nice place to retire to I’ll have to remember that in 50 years. I need to get out, I need to see the world I have prepared myself. I want to see the world I want to see its beasts 1 want to see its beauty. This part of my life Is coming to an end. Next fall it starts anew. But this is Fine Because, after all. Out there Are horizons. BILL PRICE 35 1999. Ah, a bright sunny morning. A tall glass of orange juice and yes, a morn- ing paper. The usual headlines, destruc- tion, war, death—WAIT! What's going on? TEACHER MISSING—FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED. Reading further, I discover that the missing teacher is none other than our own Mr. Hornung. And listed as suspects in the case is the entire 1987 graduating class! It seems that Mr. Hornung, who had flunked the entire class for having no mor- als and being so apathetic, had made ev- eryone attend summer school in 1987 be- fore getting their signed diplomas. The class had vowed revenge and now, 12 years later, it seems that their promises have come true. The phone rings. Startled from memo- ries of the good old high school days, I reluctantly answer it. It's Mark Wandle, now a prominent lawyer, calling me to return to Baker for an investigation. We are all to meet at the Old Victory Bell at midnight on Friday. Friday morning dawns dark and gloomy. Arriving in Baker, I see that it is a desolate town. There are only a tew busin- esses left. They've even boarded up the high school and the students are bussed to Plevna. I decide to take a main and see what’s going on. The first thing I see is the Robinson and Robinson Accounting Agency. It is locat- ed where the 7-11 used to be. I discover that Tami does most of the work w'hile Greg is busy directing female customers in. Taking a left, I pass Bruha’s 24-Hour Convenience Store. Don is hauling in some beverages for the big week-end, since he knows that JerryBob’s Bar, owned and operated by Bob Madler and Jerry Williams, won't be able to handle all the people arriving in town. Venturing further up Main Street, I see Lora Wil- liams Clothing Store and decide to stop in to chat. In her store I find Lora watching WHEEL OF FORTUNE, which is now hosted by Jay Newell. The show is inter- rupted by a commercial break, and to my amazement, Kim Schweigert appears on the screen. Kim is now doing ’’Flex’' beau- tiful hair commercials. I leave the store and proceed to walk past the book store. On display in the window is Tonia Feisth- amel's new book. Tonia is now the most popular romance novelist of her time and has just married Playgirls’ May Hunk of the Month . I go into the store to pick up a copy when I notice that Rob Moon is on the cover of GQ. Seems Rob has been on several covers lately. Also I see that Rob Merwin has done yet another Chippen- dales calendar. Doesn't he ever get tired of rolling in the sand? Baker, being as dead as it always was, began to bore me and I decided to take a road trip to Plevna. While driving along, I pass a lovely wooded area where 1 see Joe Halmans' estate. Joe Halmans is the first one in our class to become a millionaire. Texas oil was very good to him. Entering Plevna I notice some houses for sale. Post- ed on every front lawn is a sign from Tim Hornung's real estate firm. Upon my arri- val, I notice Rob Angel and Casey Veroye with their families having a barbeque in the city park. I wave and pass by. I park the car and take a walk through the town. The first shop I come to is Jacobsons’ Tan- Cut-Style. Sandy sells a line of Bertha Kay Makeup, designed by our very own Bertha Kirschten. Looking further down the road, I see Mike's Body Shop, owned by Mike Coddington. Mike gets a lot of busi- ness from the Losing and Luderitz used car lot next door. Noticing the time, I walk around the block to get back to the car. On my way I see the New World Church with Pastor Joel Beatty running the services. In the distance I spot the new school. Curiosity kills the cat and soon I am at the steps of the new school. My old classmate, now principal, Theresa Logar, greets me, and gives me a good tour through the new facility. The new 4th grade teacher, Shawn Lantis, is now con- ducting class. On my way out the door, I see Marla Barth. She is in her day care van waiting to pick up Coleen Barkley's kids. Coleen is now' the school health nurse. Quickly I walk back to my car, tor I must get to the airport to my classmates! I speed away back to Baker. On the side of the road I see a sign directing me to Keryl Roberts and Cindy Tronstad s dude ranch. Entering Baker once again I notice my car is very dirty. Quickly I pull into Sambo's Wash n' Wax, owned by Jeff Sampson. Now clean, I race to the airport. All the travel arrangements have been made by Shawna Potter, now a travel agent based in Denver, so I know they will be on time. Lo and behold, as soon as I arrive the plane is just unloading. The first person I see emerging from the plane is Clint Croy. Clint has that sad, don't care attitude look on his face, which probably explains why he is a pine rider for the Philadelphia Sev- enty-Sixers. Next I see Mark Hecker, the traveling shoe salesman. Mark is looking very pleased, since he has just sold five pair of shoes and some lifts on the plane. Stepping off next is cable ! V. star Danni Keirle. Danni is now a therapist and has her own show, DR. DANNI, on Lifetime. Along with Danni is Shane Willis. Shane is also on the T.V. scene. Shane is a regular on DAYS OF OUR LIVES, and seems to be very happy being the new Salem Stran- gler. Next I see Kara Burns, now a liberal lobbiest. emerging w’ith Congressman Doug Tate. They seem to be arguing about something. Noticing all the heads turn, I see the newlyweds emerging. The mouths of every female present hang open as Tonia parades her new hubby out of the plane. Karl Kruger, dirt bike movie star, 36 follows the handsome couple. Last out of the plane is Kristie Celander. Nurse Dawn Stuart helps her down the steps because Kristie had an accident on the way to the airport in Minneapolis. It is good to see old friends together again. In the distance I hear a Lear jet. As it approaches, I see the side is painted with a big red Julio”. It’s Rick Kurger, now traveling with Julio Ig- lesias, and being so kind as to help Julio with his many women. Stepping off the plane gracefully, Rick says chow” to Ju- lio and escorts his nurse, Nicki Volz, off the plan. Nicki is there to give Rick and Julio their vitamins and mineral water to help prevent exhaustion. Unable to attend is Lori Losing. She is on a temporary as- signment, flying a mission to Cuba for the United States Air Force. Julio and Rick were kind enough to allow her to hold down two jobs. It's getting dark, so 1 must hurry to meet my other classmates. I am careful not to drive over the speed limit, because Sheriff Matt Renner is on patrol, ready to pick up any less-than-law-abiding citizens. On my way to the convenience store, I see a strange vehicle traveling across the sagebrush. When the vehicle stops, I see Tom and Bill Price. They have designed this new vehicle with their vast engineer- ing skills. I stop at Don s for a slush puppy and I see that Kim Zink has also arrived. Kim is a medical records technician at the Mayo Clinic. As I leave the store, I see that Tana Wiseman has also arrived from New York where she is a nanny. Taking one last main, 1 see Sonya Martens, now a dieti- cian, traveling up Third Street. Traveling with her is Paul Huether, who has just come from his motorcycle shop in Bill- ings. On my way up the the high school, I pass the courthouse, where Stephanie Varner has her drug and alcohol counsel- ing office and where Tammy Kono uses her computer skills doing the books for the county. Arriving at BHS at ten to twelve, I see many o my classmates. Friends are telling each other about their lives, showing pic- tures and remembering those crazy days when we were seniors. Many clouds swell up overhead and drops of rain begin to fall upon the sidewalk. Suddenly, a flash of lightening lights up the old court yard of the school. Then I notice it: a small flickering light shining behind the boarded windows of Mr. Hornungs room. All at once, every- one runs for the gym doors. To our amazement, the chains on the doors are unlocked. Someone is in the school!! As we enter the school, we find it dark and dusty. No one has been in here for years. The gym door is torn away and the view of the old gym floor brings back many memories: pep assemblies, prac- tices, the reception for the state football champions, and most of all, this is where Clint’s bad attitude began. Making our way up the ramp, more memories flood us. We can almost hear the ruckus in the hall, the noise from the band room. As we walk through the hall- way with our friends, we see our old lock- ers. By now sobs are heard. Snapping back to reality, we barge into Mr. Hornung s room. To our amazement, there stands not only Mr. Hornung but the whole faculty. It seems that after we graduated, they simply refused to go on. Since they couldn’t teach anymore the school was closed up. Even Mr. Don Schillinger was happy to see us, since he had been so bored since we had left. As we leave BHS and Baker once again, we leave many friends and familiar faces behind, but we will never forget the memories of being the Seniors of 1987. GRADUATION 1 987 How can 12 years of my life have gone by so quickly? It seems like only yesterday I was starting first grade; terribly atraid because I didn't know any one, terribly afraid that no one would like me, that I'd forget how to spell my name, or just be stupid. And now, here I am, about to enter the REAL World ”, to quote my teachers. Am I really ready for all this? This feels like the first day of school all over, only now 1 have to stand by myself. These were only some ot the thoughts running through the minds ot the 1987 seniors May 24, 1987 as thev anxiously awaited the moment when they would re- ceive their diplomas. Many were glad to be out of school and have a chance to live on their own. to explore their future, but others were just a little sad to be leaving all their friends. Doug Herbster of MSI' delivered the commencement address. Valedictorian Lora Williams and Co-Salutatorians Mark Hecker and Tami Robinson delivered speeches to the audience. Jerry W.. Lora W., Shane W., Tana W. and Kim 2. take a moment to pose. Cindy T., Doug T. and Steph V. share one last hug. Lora W. delivers a farewell speech to her classmates. Nice smiles girls. Sandy J.t Tim H., Danni K. and Paul Huether— THE GRADUATES! Rob Moon asks Joel Beatty if HE knows what to do next. Tonia Fesithamel takes one final moment of thought before taking the big step. 39 Nicki V0I2, future R.N., laughs at the sug- gestion that she might miss high school. What are these two planning? Sonya Mar- tens, always giving orders. Danni borrows Greg’s shoulder for a moment. The Three Stooges are back in town! If you walk a little faster, you'll be on your own that much sooner. Rick Kruger asks Kris if she’s ready. Mike C. and Tammy Kono walk into the future. 41 AWARDS—CLASS OF 1987 LORA WTT LIAMS.... TAMI ROBINSON MARK HECKER COLEEN MICHELLE BARKLEY MARLA BARTH........... KARA BURNS............ MICHAEL CODDINGTON TONIA FEISTHAMEL TIM HORNUNG VALEDICTORIAN Presidential Academic Fitness Award DECA Grant In Aid Edwina Eichenberger Endowment Scholarship ($150) Grammond Scholarship—Business ($200) Board of Regents Honor Scholarship ($850) CO-SALUTATORIAN Presidential Academic Fitness Award Board of Regents Honor Scholarship ($850) Edwina Eichenberger Endowment Scholarship ($150) DECA Grant In Aid CO-SALUTATORIAN Presidential Academic Fitness Award C of C Outstanding Citizen ($100) Edwina Eichenberger Endowment Scholarship ($150) Grammond Scholarship—Social Sciences ($200) Montana Bank Honor Plaque ($100) L iversity ot Mary—Football and Academic ($3,200) Athletic and Academic Scholarship-Jamestown ($4,370) Knights of Columbus Scholarship ($150) Presidential Academic Fitness Award Bertha Blaser Endowment Scholarship ($150) Luther College Olsen Presidential Scholarship ($2,000) Presidential Academic Fitness Award Bertha Blaser Endowment Scholarship ($150) EMC President’s Scholarship ($850) C of C Outstanding Citizenship ($100) Presidential Academic Fitness Award Bertha Blaser Endowment Scholarship ($150) DECA Grant In Aid University of Eastern New Mexico ($500) Bank of Baker All-Round Student ($100) Rocky Mountain Boys' State Scholarship ($500) Rocky Mountain Math Dep t Scholarship ($1500) Baker High School Art Club ($100) EMC Athletic Scholarship ($3,054) 42 SANDY JACOBSON BERTHA KIRSCHTEN ERIC KRUGER..... SHAWN LANTIS.... THERESA LOGAR... KEVIN LOSING.... ROBERT MERWIN ROBERT MOON JAY NEWELL.. SHAWNA POTTER TOM PRICE... BILL PRICE KERYL ROBERTS. GREG ROBINSON KIMBERLY SCHWEIGERT DOUGLAS TATE....... CINDY TRONSTAD.... STEPHANIE VARNER CASEY VEROYE....... NICOLETT VOLZ................. MARK WANDLE................... KIMBERLY ZINK................. AMERICAN LEGION AWARDS: CITIZENSHIP (Voted by Faculty). AMERICANISM (Test Scores)..... COMMANDERS AWARD.............. PERFECT ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES Presidential Academic Fitness Award Idaho State University Academic Scholarship ($1,000) DECA Grant In Aid Clint Peterson Memorial Scholarship ($150) Baker Education Association Scholarship ($300) Grammond Scholarship in Vo-Ag ($200) Fallon County 4-H Scholarship DECA Grant In Aid Presidential Academic Fitness Award Edwina Eichenberger Endowment Scholarship ($150) Evan Hurley Memorial Scholarship—Automotive Harry Hanson Memorial Scholarship ($100) Miles Community College Honor Scholarship ($450) Presidential Academic Fitness Award Edwina Eichenberger Endowment Scholarship ($150) NDSU Athletic Academic Honor Scholarship Tiny Engesser Memorial Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Scholarship ($200) Presidential Academic Fitness Award Edwina Eichenberger Endowment ($150) DECA Grant In Aid Baker Lions’ Club Scholarship ($100) Presidential Academic Fitness Award Edwina Eichenberger Endowment Scholarship $150) Grammond Scholarship—Music ($200) Air Force ROTC Presidential Academic Fitness Award Grammond Scholarship—Music ($200) Student Council Scholarship ($100) NDSLf Honor Scholarship ($500) Tiny Engesser Memorial Scholarship ($250) Presidential Academic Fitness Award Edwina Eichenberger Endowment Scholarship LIniversity of Mary—Football and Academic ($3,000) Bank of Baker All-Round Student Scholarship ($100) Presidential Academic Fitness Award Larry Rustad Memorial Plaque Presidential Honors Scholarship-Colorado State ($1000) ROTC Fallon County Farmer's Union ($200) Deca Grant In Aid Tiny Engesser Memorial Scholarship ($250) Student Council Scholarship ($100) Dawson Community College Honors Scholarship ($450) Mildred Griffith Memorial Scholarship ($300) Football, Wrestling and Academic Scholarship-Dickinson State DECA Grant In Aid Edwina Eichenberger Endowment Scholarship ($150) Douglas Tate—medal Tami Robinson—medal Kara Burns—medal Mark Hecker—medal Timothy Hornung—$200 One Year—Kara Burns One Year—Lori Losing 43 Todd Anderson Lyn Ask in Ben Barefoot T ft f N C A ft 6 0 f 4 u N 1 o ft JcktI Bechrold Shyta Bechtold Amy Bennett Ronmc Berglund Stephanie Boggs Cynamon Burdick Becky Carver Liva Christianson Lon Christunson Ward Clark Ton Collins Sheib Couch Carey Croy VC hat can you say about the juniors? Well, you could say that they have a lot of class. Or you could say they are very socia- ble people. Or that they have many VERY original, unique-minded members. Or that they have some verv talented people, in all aspects of school. Or that they will make great leaders in the years to come. Stop and think for a moment about the CLASS OF 88. What a fantastic group! From the musical talents of Kitti Kreager, Jenny I lughes, Kent Wood and Neal Pin- now to the dramatic abilities of Cynamon Burdick, Sheila Couch and Lisa Johnson, to the athletic talents of Rob Stanton, Carrie O'Donnell and Casey O Donneil to the just plain do-your-own thing talents of Mike Wheeler, Stacy Williams and Lisa Heim to the brainy talents ot Carmen Rost, Lyn Askin and Albert Richmond, the CLASS OF 88 has it all! MIDNIGHT BLUES The clock strikes midnight and you only have 2 of the 14 pages done on the English Research Paper. It's now that you realize you should have started the paper a week or maybe 2 weeks ago instead of tonight - 12 hours before it’s due. Dong! its now one o'clock a.m. Panic sets in as you tear up another mistake- tilled page. You grab for a cup of coffee, but it’s empty. So you reach out in a des- perate search for the last No-Doz and take it with great expectations of the results. You wait and wait, but there are no results and you realize that your body has be- come caffeine immune. Dong' Dong! Dong! You listen as the clock strikes three. You now count 7 pages and in your desperate state you start copying word for word from the encyclo- pedia. hoping the teacher won t notice. As you write, you suddenly realize that you have just written down see map- on Page 345 and you only have 8 pages. Dong! Dong! Dong! Dong! Dong! The clock strikes 5 and you know you can never finish- so it’s time to start thinking of excuses: My program crashed.” My mom threw it away. Somebody stole it out of my locker!” Forget it- your teacher's too smart to tall for that. Hey! Don't you feel a little teverish? Maybe it's the Asian flu. Yeah, it s just too bad that you forgot your New Years Resolution Number 177-DON'T PROCRASTINATE'! Oh well, guess you'll just have to admit to the teacher that once again YOUR BROTH- ER'S DOG ATE YOUR HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT!!! I 46 Lisa Dahlman Shawn Fradenburg Kerry Handran Lisa Heim Angie Huether Greg Huether Jenny Hughes Chuck Jardee Jason Karch Kirti Kreager Michelle Lajesse Terri Losing Jodi Madler Chuck Mahon Andy Miller Carrie O'Donnell IT REALLY BOTHERS ME WHEN ... He plays basketball so he’s a jock. There goes our star tailback, he's a jock too. 1 consider all athletes jocks. That’s why i m not in athletics. People talking like this bothers Chuck Mahon greatly. Other things that bother juniors are: Rob S. Cold water.” Ron B. People who start rumors.” Terri L. People who especially don’t tell the truth. Mike W. Girls in the way of my locker. Jill W. People who mess up other peo- ple's locker combination when they are trying to open their locker. Kitti K. People who make fun of my name.” Jana W. School.” Missy S. Lori Christianson.” Lori C. Missy Stanton. Stacy W. People who think they are bet- ter than others.” Lisa D. People who talk about other peo- pie.” Jenny H. Narcs. Sheila C. Flirts.” Jodi M. Cows. Cynamon B. People who make my busi- ness their business.” Lisa H. Mr. Welch giving me a bad time. Neal P. Mr. Blake's lectures. Albert R. Mr. Blake’s jokes. Lisa C. Having dirty uniforms thrown on me. Kent W. The New York Giants. Carrie O. People who give me a bad time. FRIENDSHIPS Friendships are built to last forever; The secrets to never be told. Without them you're lost and alone forever; But friendships are Warm—not cold. You want to cry out- Hang on! I’ll be there! Yet something is holding you back. And you don’t think you can last forever; Because never is always so close. C L O F $ Lisa Johnson Casey O'Donnell Neal Pinnow Patty Rath Albert Richmond Signe Richmond Patsy Roberts Carmen Rost Gary Singer Lori Skogsberg Gene Smart Missy Stanton Rob Stanton Amy Stark Mike Wheeler Jana Wheeler Jill Wike Angela Wilke Stacy Williams Quint Wiseman Kent Wood Signe Richmond has Excedrin Headache No. 444 after working on the computer for hours. Jodi Madler asks the ultimate question-’ Why do you want to take my picture?” During Homecoming Week, one never knows WHAT Carey Croy and Patsy Roberts will be doing! Jill Wike shows her happiness at being given another assignment in typing. Trying to work without her glasses, Lori Skogsberg works on her English assignment. Kerry Handran really 'gets down” to work. Stacy Williams, being the shy girl she is, tries to hide from the camera. HANDLE WITH CARE Hearts are fragile. They need special care. Feelings are tender, They can easily tear. Hearts often break, Cuz of hurts deep inside. Feelings locked up Tears silently cried. Hearts can be mended, With love and affection. Feelings made stronger With given acceptance Instead of rejection. The Gang of English III '—looking good! These people are our leaders?? Becky Carver tires to get answers from Michelle Lajesse. Lyn Askin TRYING to calk with—THE PHONE? Andy Miller and Ron Berglund smile, but WE know what they're thinking! Always acting, Cynamon Burdick flirts with the camera. Terri Losing tells Lyn just what she thinks of his plan. Carmen Rost works away. Come on Jenny Hughes, no sleeping in class!1 51 Renee Askin Lisa Bagley Rodnev Bechtold Rhonda Brewer Greg Brietbach Jason Bremer Patty Bremer Melody Carrol Clyde Crawlord Cline Erickson Brigette Ferrel Tanya Gamrath Jeff Greenlee Mike Gunderson Todd Gunderson Justin Hadley YOU KNOW YOU'RE A SOPHOMORE WHEN: The Seniors find out where the numbers on the hitl have gone. ANONYMOUS You wear your State Football Jacket and everyone asks you why you have one. ANONYMOUS You run into parked cars. Janaye Hinton You get done being a Freshman. Justin Hadley You get blamed for everything that goes wrong. Jody Newell You turn 16. Amy Lutts Mrs. Curry is your teacher. Gary O’Connor It’s your last year ot P.E. ANONYMOUS MIND PRISONS i’he prisons we make, are inside, the walls and bars created by our minds. Brick by brick, we close ourselves off from the rest. Religion and politics, bias and prejudice, close-fitting, letting in no light. Why is rabbi lower than minister-' Why is dictator worse than President? And white better than black or yellow? We all love, and lose, hate, and ignore, live, and die. Who are you to say, he is good, she is bad? We see only what the narrow prison windows allow. Things that happen beyond the range o! the window, we do not comprehend. 52 Cindy Hamm Jonna Hecker Fred Hepperlee Dan Hoenke Craig Hurley Chad Karch David Kirschten Krista Kruger Laura Lands Chris Lund Matt Mahon Heidi Martens Chris May Ion Miller Jodie Newell Gary O'Connor They can't happen, we didn't see them. And we stay in our prisons, chained, but secure. The safety of imprisonment If we leave the jail, the wall no longer protect, Us from Them or Them from Us. And we must experience and change. The mind can create, The mind can destroy. It can tear down the walls and the bars, and let us fly free, and Live. BY KARA BURNS SOMEDAY Someday when we are gone And departed from this place God will smile on every soul and on every face. Someday we will know the reason Why He put us here. Why He made us to smile and why we shed a tear. And when this is done The sun shall rise And the dark will disappear. ANONYMOUS e i S $ o ■ 53 Trov O Connor Kelly CVDonnell Wendy Olind Justin Prokop Ryan Pool Michelle Price Angel Robinson Shawn Rose Amy Lutts Jodi Sampson Chad Shepherd Romi Stadel Mike Stark Troy Thompson Jake Wagner Damon Wenz Alma Williams Randy Wolentez 54 Rhonda Brewer and her guest, Mr. Danelson, at the Home Ec Luncheon. ;Jatty Bremer taking her final curtain call. Shawn Rost testing his irresistable smile. Justin Hadley expresses himself. Baker s very own hicks-Randy Wolenetz and Jon Miller. Come on Mr. Breitbach, give Matt a break! Chad’s out, looking for trouble. The Guys discuss their cars, girls, any- thing but English. Troy O'Connor as- sumes the proper typing position. And what are you thinking about? Come on Tad, get to class. Patty Bremer and Tonya Gamrath pose for the camera AGAIN. Greg Breitbach leaves the field after a hard day’s work. Krista Kruger wonders why Mrs. Bettenhausen only takes her pic- ture when her hair's wet. Matt Mahon models the new look while Lyn looks on. Michelle Price says good-bye. 57 Jeremy Aaseng Leslie Afrank Sreph Anderson Tina Croy Shodd Duffield Klim Flint Tim Howe Tom Howe Donique Krieger Samantha Lajesse Jason Madler lason Peterson Joel Renner Denise Roehl Jamie Rose Roddy Rost IS IT WORTH THE RISK? ALONE AGAIN Is it worth the risk to drink and drive, to risk your life, to never be alive? It was a Friday with parties everywhere. It was 11:10 and getting late For two boys who would soon meet Fate. They got in the car and away they went. Sixty, seventy, eighty and faster. Until they hit the light pole. They were killed w'ithin a flash Because they drove when smashed. So ask yourself, Is it worth the risk? BY JEREMY AASENG He moves across the floor, Peers into my open door. Leaving me feeling quite alone, My heart he turns to stone. I call to him- He doesn’t hear. 1 tell him that I'm always near. So it goes on, Night and day. I call to him, He walks away. ANONYMOUS When I first came to Baker school, I was an outcast. Didn’t know any rules. 1’he kids all stared and wondered my name. But I didn’t mind I knew that game. I'd been to many schools in the last few years. Knew all the tricks Knew all the fears. I was still scared, But I knew I must Find where to go And who to trust. I'm okay now. I'm in the ninth grade, I've made lots of friends Who I'd never trade. BY KATE MOWRER Christine Angel i odd Barkley Nicolt- Brown Lori Bruce Nina Bush Michelle Gawryluk Jason Griffith mr Jill Gundlach Marc-Annertc Hickey Robbie Hickey Lon Madler Katie Mower David Orch Katrina Rusiev Barb Schueler Terri Schweigert c L m o $ 0 The aroma of junk food haven fills the room. Pizza, gut-bombs, Big Macs, french fries, Cheetos, potato chips. And for des- sert, chocolate ice cream, popcorn, choco- late cream pie, strawberry shortcake. What • are some of the items the freshmen like to eat when The Junk Food Crazies” hit? TOM HOWE: Big Macs! DAVE ORTH: Oatmeal. JASON MADLER: McDLT TERRI SCHWEIGERT: Pizza MARC HICKEY: Pizza and pop LORI MADLER: Berry swirls KATRINA RUSLEY: Berry swirls DONIQUE KRIEGER: Pizza and hamburgers KATE MOWRER: Ice cream bars CHRIS ANGEL: Ice cream DEBBIE SONSALLA: Tacos LORI BRUCE; Chocolate beetles TO BE A FRESHMAN ! gotta make a good impression,” he thought as he walked through the main doors of B.H.S. into his first day of high school. Questions bombarded his mind: What will my classes be like, will I like my teachers, will I meet new people, what should I do if the older kids pick on me?” As he entered the office to find out which locker was his, the knot in his stom- ach loosened a little. He searched and searched for a little white piece of paper with his name on it but could not see it. Suddenly a horrifying question began to form in his mind. What it they forgot to assign me a lock- er?” His anxiety grew and grew, the knot that had just loosened suddenly became worse than before, he could feel small beads of sweat forming on his forehead, and he was positive that this was to be the worst day of his life. Finally, after careful examination, he spied his piece of paper. As he left the office, he ran into an old friend from junior high. When he tried to talk to him, his friend could only stutter and mumble. At this time he realized that he wasn’t the only one nervous and decid- ed that everything was going to be all right after ail. Ahh-those freshman days' 59 Trtdus Shipstead jerad Singer Debbie Sonsaiia Barbie Spriggs Jessica Stieg Lena Strangford Justin Strub Angie Townsend Nolan Verke Shawn Wang 60 Jason Peterson and Roddy Rost face off. Barbara Spriggs- FASHION MODEL! These girls just WANNA HAVE FUN! Klint Flint- hiding from Mr. Schillinger again? Lena Strangford and Denise Roehl- Yeah- THEY’RE having fun. They won’t sit with Nolan 'cause he's only a freshman!! It’s me — TODD!!! Jessica Srieg teaching English'' Jason Peterson and Robbie Hickey are AI - WAVS asking the questions The officers and leaders of the class of 1990. Samantha Lajesse is basing SO much fun Plavmg hotkey! Shodd Duffield practices his shooting while Tom Howe and Jason Madler ignore him. Denise Roehll asks Why is this my day for pictures.'' Todd Barkley—always trsing to be Mr Smiles. Try to look like you're having a little more fun girls Roddy Rost begs Jcrad Singer for help from the BIG B' 6 The hard training, the pain, the aching muscles, the sweat, the grueling hours of practice day after day hour after hour, minute after minute. Why do so many individuals go through all this? Is it for the competition, the need to win, a desire to work as a team, or just something to do to pass the time? For many athletes, there is no one sin- gle answer. Many play for a variety of reasons. At Baker High School athletics are a very major and important part of the high school curriculum. Whether the stu- dents were there to play or just to watch and cheer for their team, at least 80% of the total school enrollment could be found at the various games this year. Everyone will remember the school year 1986-87 as the year Baker won its' first state trophy in football and the wrestlers won fourth at state. But will we also re- member all the other areas where the stu- dents worked hard, were determined and dedicated, but did not bring home a first place or a state trophy? The lessons of sportsmanship, hard work, perseverence, leadership, commit- ment and responsibility are what make sports worth the tremendous investment of time and effort. Participating in sports or any kind of extra-curricular activity do indeed prepare students for the 'Takin' care of Life’’!! The students on this page are shown participating in some the athletic pro- grams offered at BHS. THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY BA- KER CABLE TV, BAKER MONTANA, 66 67 WE'RE NUMBER 1 The 1986 Spartan football season was one that the team and community can be extremely proud of for many years as it was a dream season—undefeated and state champions. For this great accomplish- ment to occur, a team must be blessed with excellent seniors. We were very for- tunate in that we had 9 seniors who pro- vided the leadership qualities and physical abilities that were required in order for the team to win the championship. Those sen- iors were: MARK HECKER, ROB MER- WIN, CASEY VEROYE, BOB MADLER. DOUG TATE, JEFF SAMP- SON. CLINT CROY, GREG ROBIN- SON, and MARK WANDLE. Many of our players received All-Con- ference and All-State honors and Mark Hecker and Mark Wandle were selected to participate in the East-West Shrine game. The team of 1986 will always have the memory that they were the first state champions in football in the history of Baker High School. THE WAY TO STATE As the 1986 Baker High School foot- ball team began its season, the team was not looked on as a threat to win the state title. The Spartans were supposed to be rebuilding. Little did the people of Mon- tana know what was in store for Class ”B football. Baker started things off with a win over a highly rated and confident Forsyth. For- syth, in the eyes of many players and coaches around the state, was THE TEAM to beat. With this win, the Spar- tans were well on their way to the ultimate goal. After wins over Fairview, Broadus, Cir- cle and Roundup, the Spartans were to face the 3rd ranked, undefeated Wolf Point Wolves. The Spartans were ranked first but were still considered the under- dogs by many. After their win over the Wolves, the Spartans were now the favor- ites to win it all. The Spartans cruised ’ into the play- offs with an 8-0 record, ranked as the top team. The first weekend the Spartans had a bye and then opened up with Deer Lodge. The Spartans took a big lead in at halftime and never looked back, winning 36-6. The next weekend the Spartans faced the Shelby Coyotes for a shot to play in the state championship. Aside from the last play of the half, the Spartans totally dominated Shelby and were off to state with a 43-6 victory over Shelby. BAKER VS CHOTEAU—going for the gold. The championship game was over by the end of the first 6 minutes. As they had done all year long, they capital- ized on mistakes made by their opponents and were up 22-0. But the Choteau team was just as determined and refused to die. They were able to pull to 30-14 by the half. The Choteau team came out in the second half and tried to steal something that every senior and junior on the Spartan team had seen slip away in the past two years-a state title. But not this year. A surge of energy hit the Spartan defense and they held off a 4th quarter charge and fulfilled a dream that each and every Spartan player had dreamt throughout the season—THEY HAD WON THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!! BY CHUCK MAHON H h6 SPARTAN FOOTBALL 1 I HI 198T BAKER FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM BAKI K H FORSYTH 7 BAKER 46 FA1RVIEW 14 BAKER 27 BROADtS 0 BAKER CIRCLE BAKi K ROI'NDI’P 0 BAKKR |6 won POINT 6 BAKER 55 POPLAR 0 BAKER 40 PLENTYWOOD 16 BAKER 58 DI F.R LODGE 6 BAKER 45 SHELBY 6 BAKER 56 CHOTEAU 20 llcid Coach Don Sthillin cr after the championship gjmt The tine takes care of Business against (hoteau Three seniors roar BRING EM ON ' Preparing for another victory. Run ’em over! What do you mean, I messed up? OK guys, here’s the plan. Hey- can you gang up on him like that? Another one bites the dust. THIS is fall football?? WHAT DID IT TAKE TO WIN STATE? JEFF SAMPSON: Dedication, teamwork and making the most of our abilities. MARK WANDLE: Hard work in the otf- season and making believers out of every- body. CHUCK MAHON: Getting the most out ol what we had and having key players playing at key times. DOUG TATE: Hard work and believing in ourselves. CLINT CROY: Good attitudes and hard work. ROB STANTON: Off-season training and playing as hard as we could at all times. M KFi WHEELER: Playing as a team, not just as a few super-stars. LYN ASKIN: The 4 D’s—Dedication, Determination, Defense and Don S. BOB MADLER: Hard work and the be- lief that we could win it all. LES AFRANK: Hard work and good leadership. ROD BECHTOLD: Good coaching and determination. JAKE WAGNER: Team work and hard- working players. TROY THOMPSON: Oif-season train- ing and being able to play together. SHAWN ROST: Ott-season training and dedication. GREG BREITBACH: Dedication and a killer instinct! JUSTIN HADLEY: A burning desire to win at all times. CHAP SHEPHERD: Having such deter- mination to win at all times. FRED HEPPERLE: Hard work and lead- ership. 70 STATE CHAMPS They t.dled my plav, a short dive over the middle It was 5rd and goal; the ball was on the i sard line. I received the ball m from the quarterback and almost immedi- ately got hit I struggled and ciawed my way for 2 yards before falling under the weight of the 250 lb. tackle, but the 2 yards weren't enough. We were playing in the state champion- ship game and were behind 17-14 with 50 seconds left on the clock. It was ith down and goal. Now we were on the 2 yard line w ith only 10 seconds to go. We used our last time out as our head coach ran out to our huddle. He had his mind made up; we were going to kick a field goal and settle for a tie. But when he reached the huddle and saw our dirty, sweaty faces, the blood dripping from our knuckles and our in- tense. determined stare, he quickly changed his mind. He talked to us and called another dive play to me. He left the huddle after giving us many encouraging words. As the time in our time out ran down, many thoughts went through my mind. If I score this touchdown we would win the state championship for the first time ever.' I quickly went back to the first week of practice. We worked as hard as we coud and now it was going to pay off. We had worked all summer on our speed and quickness, we lifted weights and worked on our conditioning. If I could only score this rouchdowm we would achieve our ultimate goal. I thought of the college scouts in the stands and how my football career would be af- fected by this single plav. The ball was set and ready tor play. Our quarterback barked out the signals in- tensely. I stared their star middle lineback- (F er in the face and he stared right back The ball was snapped and the cracking of the pads sounded like thunder, People were grunting and growling to gain that extra edge, i took off and received the ball. 1 accelerated and put my head down, ex- pecting to get hit hard. I ran until I heard the screams and roars of the crowd— I H A D Jl 'ST SCORE D TI1 f; W1NNING T.D. I hadn’t even been touched by a defensive player, the team had blown ev- erybody off the line. We were the best—WE WERE STATE CHAMPIONS!! by ROB STANTON 72 Baker keeps on playing in one of the worst snowstorms of the year in their game against Deer lodge. A Poplar 1 ndian foolishly tries to take out a Baker Spartan And the Spartan team is oft again!!! Spartans on the move against Shelby, The Spartan team in action against Shelby, Spartans do it again!!! The future champions the Baker JV football team in action against Beach. The top coaches in the state have a mini-conference. i he 1987 Spartan Girls Basketball sea- son was an exciting season, i he team fin- ished third in Conference play and third in the Eastern B” Divisional tournament. The teams record was 13 and 10 overall, with a 7 and 5 mark in the conference. As the season progressed, we could see the team improve with every passing game. By tournament time, the Spartans were playing their best basketball of the season. Because of their fine play, they were involved in an exciting challenge game with Circle for a berth to the State tournament. Because of the spirited play of the Spartans, this challenge game will be remembered for years to come. The Spartans lost the game in overtime, but we ll remember them as winners for their fine performance that evening. This team was able to excel because of their dedication, determination, and hard work throughout the year. They have set a new standard for excellence for future teams to follow. We would like to thank our Seniors, Coleen Barkley, Sandy Jacobson, Shawna Potter, Kim Schweigert, and Lora Wil- liams for their leadership and dedication in making this a very rewarding season. SPECIAL AWARDS: First team All Conference: Coleen Barkley and Sandy Jacobson All State selection: Coleen Barkley Most Rebounds: Missy Stanton Leading Scorer: Coleen Barkley Best Free throw' Percentage: Coleen Barkley Most Assists: Sandy Jacobson Miss Hustle: Sandy Jacobson Defensive Player: Lori Christianson Most Improved: Barbie Spriggs VP: Coleen Barkley and Sandy Jacobson Coach Hornung Varsity. Back: Coach Hornung, Carmen Rost, Coleen Barkley, Barbie Spriggs, Missy Stanton. Carrie O'Donnell, Lori Christianson. Coach Wegh, Coach Welch. Front Manager Kim Zink, Sandy Jacobson, Tonya Gamrath. Kim Schweigert, Shawna Potter. Lora Williams, Manager Nicole Brown. SEASON GAMES Baker 74 Plevna 36 Baker 53 Ekalaka 22 Baker 47 Bowman 55 Baker 66 Forsyth 49 Baker 35 Col strip 51 Baker 45 Miles City 55 Baker 28 Plentywood 21 Baker 54 Fairview 48 Baker 44 Wolf Point 51 Baker 46 Broadus 64 Baker 55 Poplar 45 Baker 47 Circle 59 Baker 41 Plentywood 32 Baker 42 Fairview 23 Baker 54 Broadus 43 Baker 60 Poplar 50 Baker 31 Circle 40 Baker 38 Wolf Point 53 EASTERN B DIVISIONAL TOURNAMENT Baker 37 Fairview 40 Baker 42 Poplar 36 Baker 55 Plentywood 44 Baker 38 Broadus 33 Baker 44 Circle 54(OT) Pass me the ball Jake. Terri Schweigert sets the screen. Lori and Sandy move for the ball. No, it's not HANDS ACROSS AMER- ICA, it’s zone defense. Jake playing tough defense. Lora Williams heats up before a game. Tanya Gamrath drives the lane. Angel Robinson prepares to pass. Coach Hornung gives some strategy dur- ing a time-out. Sandy Jacobson goes up tor another one. The team received balloons with special messages from the Booster Club before tournaments. Missy Stanton goes up for a shot while Kim Schweigert stands by, Co- leen adds two points to the Spartan’s score. The mighty Spartan defense in ac- tion. The girls have a short conference to plan strategy. JV. Back: Coach Vt'egh, Jonna liecker. Lisa Christianson, Carrie O'Donnell, Carmen Rost From: Manager Nicole Brown, Angel Robinson, Jody Sampson. Patty Bremer, Manager Kim Zink. Early in the fall, and in some cases, all summer long, several high school students could be observed running miles and mites and miles a night. No matter what the weather was like, they ran and SEEMED TO ENJOY IT! ! Cross country running is a demanding sport. It requires an athlete to run three miles over terrain that varies from flat to very hilly. The surface might be concrete or asphalt, dirt, grass or gravel. Weather conditions vary from the heat ot August to cold rains of September and the wind- blown snow of an early winter storm in October. Baker's season began at Glendive in the heat and dust. Dickinson was cold and rainy and Bowman wanned up only slight- ly. Colstrip, Frazer and Wolf Point pro- vided a respite from the bad weather. The Baker home meet was run under extreme- ly cold conditions. The boy’s team had their best perfor- mances at Bowman and at State in Helena. They finished 10th out of 14 teams at State with the season’s Most Valuable Runner, Neal Pinow. leading the wray in 43rd place. The Spartan girls did not field a full team, running with only four girls all sea- son long. Individual performances were good and if a fifth team member can be found for next year, the team will provide some surprises. Denise Roehl finished the year with one third and a fourth place at Colstrip and Frazer running against some of the better runners in Classes A, B, and C. Brigette Ferrel placed ninth at Colstrip. Denise was voted the Most Valuable Run- ner for the girls and Brigette was the Most Improved Runner. Back: Greg Huether, Neal Pinnow, Kent Wood, Bill Price, Jason Madler, Coach Meredith, Front. Denise Roehl, Brigette Ferrel,Jodi Madler, Michelle Gawryluk, Jeremy Aaseng. Jodi Madler runs uphill in a tough cross-country race. Showing signs of weariness, Bill Price continues his race. Greg Huether and Bill Price are in the heat of competition. 83 Pushing himself, Neil Pinnow runs his race. Jason Madler always gives that extra push. Jeremy Aaseng kicks into high gear. Jason leads the pack of BHS boys. Showing the pain and exhaustion she en- dures, Denise Roehl continues her try. Brigette Ferrei struggles on. Jason, Bill, Kent and Neil run together. Michelle Gawryluk concentrates before her race. BOYS HAVE TRYING SEASON Despite a very talented and willing team, the 1986-87 Boy’s Basketball team was not able to put it all together to earn a spot in the state championship game. Coach Danelson felt that the team was able to capitalize on their offensive re- bounding throughout the year. Baker’s strengths were Tim Hornung, Mark Hecker and Chuck Mahon. Unfortunate- ly, Mark Hecker was sidelined for tourna- ment because of a dislocated kneecap suf- fered during the last conference game of the year. Special awards went to: TIM HORNUNG-Best Freethrow 9 —35 53 — 669 TIM HORNUNG-Most Assists-63=3 game ROB STANTON-Most Points-309=l4.7 game ROB STANTON-Most Rebounds—189 9 game MARK HBCKER-Most Steals—42=2.5 game For an instant, time seemed to stand still in the crowded gymnasium as Num- ber 44 leaped high into the air. The entire building quieted as the final moments of the game ticked away. The state championship game was on the line when No. 44 took the ball and tried to set up for one last shot. His team was down 68-67 with only 5 seconds left in the THIRD overtime. He could think of nothing but this one last shot—his mind focused on the many reasons why he HAD to make it. ( his one shot will affect my entire future in basketball. If I make it, I will be a star and I'll probably get a scholarship to a major college. Maybe I could go on to play in the NBA and make a fortune. I’d be remembered as the guy who made THE SHOT . But if I miss, I’ll let down myself, my team, my family, my community. I'll be a nothing-just an average ball player with no chances for a career.” No. 44 could see the defenders leaping with him, see their sweaty, determined faces as they tried to block his shot. Out of the corner of his eye he could see the clock ticking time away, until there was only 1 second. It was now or never. Putting all the lessons learned from hours of practice, all his dedication and desire into this one shot, he released the ball just as the buzzer sounded. For what seemed hours, the ball rolled around the rim, in then out then in again, only to finally fall out. No. 44 stood there in si- lence. listening to the shouts of the oppos- ing team, seeing the dejected, defeated faces of his teammates. Beaten by THE SHOT. By ROB STANTON Back row I- to K Assistant Coach McGonigal, Troy Thompson. Chuck Mahon, Shawn Rost, Joel Bechtold, Greg Breitbach. Doug Tate, Clint Croy. Chad Shepherd. Rob Stanton, Mark Meeker, Tim llornung, Manager Lisa Christianson, f ront row: Coach Danelson, cheerleaders Becky Carver, Carrie O'Donnell, Missy Stanton, Lori Christianson. Assistant Coach Mornung. SCOREBOARD Baker 60 62 63 42 56 52 63 64 65 56 61 53 44 SO 64 63 50 50 TOURNAMENT Baker 59 44 38 Forsyth 51 Bowman 52 Beach 47 Plenty wood 53 Circle 63 Fair view 42 Bowman 36 Wolf Poinc 73 Broad us 77 Miles City 65 Poplar 62 Plentywood 65 Fairview 66 Beach 43 Broadus 54 Poplar 53 Circle 55 Wolf Point 61 Plent wood 57 Circle 52 Fairview 63 Baker Spartans on the defensive. Rob Stanton jumps for the Spartans. 87 88 Mark Hecker moves in for the kill. Okay Coach, you tell ’em. Joel Bechtold shows off his new beads, while Chad Shepherd says What about my earrings? Clearing a path, Chuck Mahon sets up the play. And it’s good! All the time he's getting ready. Greg Breitbach keeps telling himself I KNOW I CAN, I KNOW I CAN!” Dube Stanton, flying high. Doug Tate TRIES to get his teammate's attention. Okay, now what was it I'm supposed to do next? fV Basketball: Back row: Rodney Bechtold Neil Pinntm, Kell O Donnell, Joel Bechcold, Troy Thompson, Troy O'Connor. Front: Manager Michelle Price, Rvan Pool Todd Anderson, Justin Prokop, Coach Hornung. freshman Basketball: Shodd Duffield, Fred Hepperle, Ron Berglund, Clint Erickson, Jason Griffith, Coach McGonigat. Not pictured: Todd Gunderson, Joel Renner, Jason Madler. Todd Anderson intently guards his position. Spar- tan offense in action. Nei! Pinnow concentrates on his free throw. Ron Berglund drives into the key. Todd Gunderson looks for a way out. Joel Bech- told, trying to make points for the Spartans. WRESTLERS TAKE 4TH AT STATE The 1986 87 Spartan Wrestling team finished 4th at the state tournament, 2 points behind Browning and ! renchtown who tied for second. Three wrestlers placed at state: junior Casey O Donnell taking 4th place and seniors Mark Wandle and Rob Merwin both winning state titles at 185 and 138 pounds respectively. The Spartans won the divisional title over Huntley Project, the eventual state cham- pion, in front of a very enthusiastic crowd at the BHS gym. All 12 wrestlers qualified for the state tournament. The Spartans won the Broadus and Cowboy tournaments and were second at the Forsyth Invitational. Five seniors will be gone from next year s team: Don Bruha, Shawn Lantis, Jeff Sampson, Mark Wandle, and Rob Merwin. ! hey will be hard to replace but next year s team should still be a contend- r NAME YR WON LOST-TIE Shawn VC ang 9 0- 5-0 KJint Flint 9 3 94) Les Afrank 9 21- 9-1 Garrv O'Connor 10 15-11-0 Chuck jardee 11 23-110 Jerad Singer 9 1-11-0 Matt Mahon 10 7-11-0 Clyde Crawford 10 12-16-0 Ward Clark 11 8-11-0 Gary Singer H 23- 9-0 Jon Miller 10 12-12-0 Greg Logar 10 2- 8-0 Don Bruha 12 15-13-0 Shawn Lantis 12 6- 8-0 Rob Merwin 12 33- 1-0 Casey O'Donnell 11 27- 6-0 Todd Barkley 9 11-14-0 Dan Hoenke 10 7- 2-0 David Orth 9 10- 4-1 Mark Wandle 12 27- 5-0 Jeff Sampson 12 5-18-0 Jeff Greenlee 10 3- 5-0 The following is a listing of the Baker Spartans Wrestling career records after the 1986-87 season. In addition, the following is an analysis of the 1986-87 season: 30 Match Winner: Rob Merwin (33 1) 25 Match Winners: Mark W'andle (27-5) i| jjp Casey O’Donnell (27-6) 20 Match Winners: Gary Singer (23 9) Chuck Jardee (23 11) Les Afrank (21-10) 15 Match Winners: Gary O'Connor (15-11) Don Bruha (15 13) Back row; Don Bruha, Ward Clark. Dave Orth. Dan Hoenke, Jeff Sampson, Casey O'Donnell, Mark Wandle, Chuck Jardee, Middle row: Garry O'Connor, Todd Barkley, Jon Miller, Matt Mahon, Jett Greenlee. Clyde Crawford, Gary Singer, Rob Merwin, Gone row; Coach Curry, Shawn Lands, Jerad Singer, Les Afrank, Klint Flint, Shawn Wang. Greg Logar, Coach Veaina, Rob Merwin looks back at the ref in frustration, waiting tor his call. Chuck Jardee begins his move to pin his opponent. Casey O'Donnell looks exhausted atter a long day. Les Afrank proudly shows his latest certi- ficate of a win. A Baker Spartan doses in for the kill. Coach Curry hugs his newest state champs-Rob Merwin and Mark Wandle. ion Miller waits for the signal to begin his win. Rob Merwin practices one of his favorite moves on an opponent. Searching for just the right spot. Uh-huh- this carrot stick sure looks good. And look at this entire ounce of tuna fish with a dash oi lemon, accompa- nied by two leaves of lettuce. And for dessert—but only if I dean up my plate— A DIET COLA! No way way would I want to have what the rest of you are eating for Christmas dinner. ( mean, who likes turkey and dressing, mashed pota- toes and gravy, corn, homemade rolls with butter, fruit salad, cranberries, pumpkin pie, pecan pie and ice cream? No-that stuffs not for me, not now. But Mom, couldn't you maybe freeze me a dinner to eat AFTER wrestling season is over and after I’ve won state?” The woes of a wrestler struggling to make and keep his weight. For those who wrestle in the heavyweight division, losing weight or keeping it off isn’t much of a problem. But for those in the lower weight classes, dieting is a constant strug- gle. How do you eat enough to keep your strength, but not too much to gain weight? Added to the dieting some of the wres- tlers must endure are the long practices, especially when Mr. Vezina is working with you that night. He seems to have a talent to make those muscles scream in agony. And Mr. Curry! He's just as tough a worker! But I guess that all the struggles paid off. I mean, no other team has quali- fied all members for state before, so let's just stick with it! 95 Now WHERE did the coach sa I'm supposed to go? Casey O'Donnell wondering when the good times start. Hey, what did you say you called this dance? GREAT JOB guy! Come on, say uncle ; I want to watch Days’ . I always heard standing on your head was good for you! Gary O’Connor asks the inevitable: If I won. can I please go sit down? Oh, you mean this isn't the Mr. Universe pageant ? VOLLEYBALLERS TAKE IT TO THE NET i he girls volleyball team entered Divi- sional competition with a conference re- cord of 10 and 5 and an overall record of 18 and 9. The girls ended up placing third at Divisionals. Coleen Barkley and Sandy Jacobson were selected for the All-Conterence Girls Volleyball Team for 1987. Kim Schwei- gert received an Honorable Mention. VOLLEYBALL WOES Ugh! I thought diving wasn’t supposed to hurt!!??! Oh well, I got the ball up and it went over, what more can you ask lor? 1 can’t believe we finally made it through to the championship match. Oh No!! That serve sure was hard. I hope she doesn't do that the whole match or we ll be in trouble. ALL RIGHT!! She netted it—now it’s my turn. Just take your time, don't rush it. Re- member this point really does count; it’s the turning point of the game. Think about the long hours of practice you've put in. learning how and where to place the ball, the right speed, and then that special floater you’ve almost perfected. Don t let it end here; you ve worked too hard to come in in second place. The weak spot—where's the weak spot? Right there, between the left back and center. Wouldn’t I just love to feed her her lunch. There's the whistle, now think hard. Really CONCENTRATE. Elbow in, ex- tended arm, a nice straight toss in the air. Tune the crowd out! KABAM!!! It's too low—wait, it’s over- barely—BUT IT'S OVER! I know she’s going to get it, it was a terrible serve. She’s got it—BUT IT HIT THE NET!! YES!! We finally did it—we won!! By SHYLA BECHTOLD Back Coach Panni, fonna I Iccker Coieen Barklcv, Barbie Springs, Patsy Roberts. Shyia Bee ht old, Kim Schweigert, Tanya Gamrath, Patty Bremer. Coach Barren Front Jill Gundlach, Janaye Flinron Sandy Jacobson. Terri Losing. Jodi Sampson. Not pictured: Tonia Feisthamel Sandy Jacobsen—power server! Baker girls get set up for another win. Kim Schweigert and Coleen Barkley share the same determined look! 99 JA . back: Manager Lor Bruce. Katrina Ruslcy, Jessica Stcig, Nicole Brown. Barbie Spnggs, Tanya Gamrath, Patty Bremer, Barb Schueler, Katie Mowrer, Coach Barrett, Front: Lori Madler.Jonna Hecker.Jili Gundlach, Janaye H nton. Jodi Sampson, Steph Anderson Michelle Gawn luk. _______________:___________________________________________________________________________I Jili Gundlach readies herself. Katrina Rusley keeps her eye on the ball. Janaye Hinton is determined to get this one. Patty Bremer waits in anticipation to see if it comes her way. Sandy Jacobson and Terri Losing exchange ideas on strategy. Jodi Sampson tries to raise the score for BHS. Coach Parini demonstrates how much fun she is REALLY having. 102 I thought you giris were playing VOLLEYBALL??!! Where did it go? Get set girls, here it comes! Oh, I just love this game! Okay, we're going in for the kill now! 103 RIGHT ON TRACK Eastern Montana is notorious for its poor spring weather, with spring blizzards occurring until the end of April or even May. This year was no exception. In spite of all the bad weather which hampered their training and practice, the boy's and girls’ track teams did a fine job. Both the boy's and girl’s track teams finished third at Divisionals. Those members placing at Divisionals and going on to compete at State were: GREG ROBINSON MARK WANDLE 200 - 400.... 100.... Discus - 1st - 1st 2nd 2nd TODD BARKLEY- TROY THOMPSON ROB STANT ON KENT WOOD TOM PRICE GREG BREITBACH COLEEN BARKLEY SANDY JACOBSON ■ 1600 relay...1st 100...........5th 400 relay.....1st ■ 110 hurdles--2nd High jump- 3rd ■ 1600 relay...1st 800.......... 3rd • 1600 relay— 1st 300 hurdles-- 4th 110 hurdles - 5th Javelin.......2nd 100 hurdles-- 3rd Triple jump-- 1st 400 m relay - 3rd 1600 relay —- 3rd Javelin.......1st 300 m. hurd.- 1st JILL GUNDLACH' BARBIE SPRIGGS MISSY STANTON JODI SAMPSON..... DEBBIE SONSA1.LA - DENISE ROEHL.... JANAYE HINTON - CARRIE O'DONNELL 1600 m rel — 3rd -- 300 m hurd -2nd 1600 m rel — 3rd --100 hurd ---- 4th -- High jump -- 4th Discus.......4th —Javelin ......4th --Javelin......5th — 3200 m.......4th - 400 m relay - 3rd --1600 m rel--- 3rd The students competing at the state meet in Great Falls did excellent, as everyone who fin- ished improved their time and or jumps. The state results were: MARK HECKER Shotput -2nd Long jump - 5th MARK HECKER —- 800 m — 2nd 800 —2nd 100 m dash- 5th MARK WANDLE —- Discus — 3rd 1600 - 4th 400 m relay - 3rd GREG ROBINSON — 200 m —- 5th 1600 relay-- — 1st LORI CHRISTIANSON--Triple jump - 5th SANDY JACOBSON - -Javelin— — 4th 1600 relay- — 1st 400 m relay - 3rd SHAWN ROST Back: Kent Wood, Lyn Askin, Shawn Rost, Tom Price, !'odd Barkley, Troy O'Connor, Greg Breitbach. ih: Rob Stanton, Mark Hecker, Mark Wandle. Jeremy Aaseng, Troy Thompson, 3rd: Lori Christianson, Missy Stanton, Carrie O'Donnell, Denise Roehl. 2nd: Debbie Sonsalla, Barbie Spriggs, Sandy Jacobson, Dawn Stuart-Manager, Becky Carver-Manager. Front: Jodi Sampson, Jill Gundlach, Janaye Hinton. Missy Stanton shows her form in the discus. Coleen Barkley attempts to break her own record in the triple jump. And the jump looks good Kent! 105 106 Denise Roehl grimaces in pain as she tries to beat the clock. Baker’s Pride and Joy Shot-Putter. Sandy Jacobson strains to get that extra inch. Debbie Sonsalla warms up for the discus toss. Troy O’Connor struggles to maintain his lead. Mark Hecker shows why he’s a champion. Lori Christianson--caught in mid air. Showing the form that made him great-Mark gives it his best shot. 107 +■ T Showing the speed and style that sometimes made them nothing more than a blur, these Baker Spartan Track and Field stars TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS! Can you identify all of these superathletes???? 109 SWINGING FOR THE TOP Mr. Menger, are you sure that it's not going to storm or rain or blizzard tonight? I mean, our golf meet is scheduled in two days, and it’s only April!’’ Those simple words sealed the fate of the home Baker Golf Meet. For the sec- ond year in a row. Baker was forced to cancel its home golf meet because of in- clement weather. Not only was Baker forced to cancel a meet, but the team lost out on many nights of practice because of poor weather conditions. Nevertheless, this year's teams were bigger and better than ever. The Baker High School boys traveling golf team, consisting of Klint Flint, Shawn Fraden- burgh, Joel Bechtold and Rob Hickey set a school record in Plentywood, coming in three strokes less than any other school team on an 18 hole golf course. These four boys changed their record from 386 to 365; a record which they broke the follow- ing week with a total of 354. Klint Flint set the single school record with a score of 78 for 18 holes on the Forsyth course. The golf team that competed at state was the youngest team that Coach Rich- ard Menger has ever taken. The two day totals were the lowest this year for both the boys and the girls and there were new two day school records for the team from both the boys and the girls. A new state record was set by Robbie Hickey with a two day total in 36 holes of 179. Carmen Rost and Tanya Gamrath also set new state records with a 36 hole two day total of 225. The scores of the girls were: USA JOHNSON............250 SHYLA BECHTOLD........-259 LORA WILLIAMS..........225 The girls team placed 11th out of 24 teams. The boys scores were; ROBBIE HICKEY..............179 SHAWN FRADEN BURGH.........181 JOEL BECHTOLD..............183 KLINT FLINT................183 CHUCK MAHON............... 206 The boys team placed 13th out of 24 teams. no Back; Maura Cornelius, Tonia Feisthamek Casey Veroye, Fatty Bremer, Shawn Fradenburgh, Tanya Gamrath, Chad Shepherd, Todd Anderson, Joel Bechtold, Lisa Johnson. Chuck Mahon, Lisa Christianson, Jon Miller, Shy la Bechtold. Coach Menger. Front: Matt Mahon, Rob Hickey, Klint Flint, Mandy Barrett, Terri Losing, Carmen Rost, Lora Williams, Tanya Gamrath congratulates Shawn on another great day of golfing. Chuck Mahon and Mr. Menger trying to recuperate after a long day. OH NO! cries Carmen Rost. I forgot to pack my goi; clubs! Lora Williams tries to wake Shyla up; after all, it is 6:00 a.m.! While Rob Hickey watches, Klint Flint tries to remember which club to use first. TENNIS IS A TOUGH RACKET The young Baker Tennis Team, handi- capped by inexperience, nevertheless nev- er said We quit! The girls continued to improve the entire season and those re- turning players will be a force to contend with in the upcoming seasons. The divisional meet was held in Miles City, where the girls competed against Class A schools as well as Class B schools, which increased the level and difficulty of competition. Although none of the girls did make it to state, iamie Rost and Steph Anderson did win one match (6-0—6-4) for the Spar- tan team. Watch out for these girls in the future; with their determination and talent they'll be bringing home many trophies. Back: Jodie Newell, Romi Stadel, Lori Losing, Jessica Steig, Bertha Kirschten, Donique Krieger, Brigette Ferrel. Coach Kendall, Front: Jamie Rost, Steph Anderson, Angel Robinson, Aleeta Williams, Krista Kruger, Lori Madler, Nicole Brown, Michelle Gawryluk, Steph Anderson goes to the net. Jessica Steig shows her excellent form. Bertha and Brigette take a second to get a fresh start. Nice backhand, Lori! You girls are supposed to be out ther hitting those balls, not sitting around! 113 ( R( Mmf i Musi I MVP MVP! f£hl BASKET B Alt' Mom RtbounJvMou Sum on iwJjng N.ofti-G lcrn litrklcy B Ffccthru PcrccntJct-fYiitm j iuvSanJ? Jtf v|| IP K t p i tr let) CJn tJrbir Sp'Fgs MVIM , «Mf B Srv Su vM |4t KJOlBAll Va1u4 - VilwNr % Pfjver-NUr •K- W Hot Merwm 4 VOLLfcVBAU Mu.t Iinpftnr I Oitt Bremer .■VJifl V tRl4 IIV UHCl U IliTMt F % Jr Til l i T WRESTLING: Musi Improved— Mark X ji Mum Inspirational—Mark Wandte Hardest Worker—Rob Me r win Zcke bund Memorial—Rob Merwin Most Wins—-Rob Merwin Ml TENNIS: Must Improved Player—Jessica Stieg MVP—Aleeta Will jams GIRLS TRACK: Most Improved—Jill GundLch Most Valuable—Sandy Jacobson BOYS TRACK: Most Improved—Greg Breitbach Zeke Lund Memorial—Greg Robinson GOLF: Most Inspirational Girl—Tanya Gamrath Most Inspirational Boy—Shawn Fradenburgh Most Improved Girl—Lora Williams Most Improved Boy—Robbie Hickey Eddie Nelson Memorial—Girl—Tanya Gamrath Eddie Nelson Memorial—Boy—Shawn Fradenburgh SPECIAL AWARDS HLETE AWARD—C Mark Heck . W - JIM OCONNOR MEM rRIAL—Sandy Jacobson 1 v Coleen Ba ‘ ” V m h: i5 the clearing ess he His opponent Prepares himself In The moment has arrived. The fear is visible in his eye but ivhen honor is at stake, Fear succumbs td desire. The Challenger receives wis But many are tainted with For everyone knows he w He. stands bold and stern as . J JP No words of praise or good The champion is in total co He walks with kings and co all have heard his fa When you have tasted the fb Can earthly pleasures ever be s brow is burrowed deepef than the scars 4 mEHIR - of a hundred fights before J | But the Challenger who is reaching for his crown Brings him back to fight once more. rtas-i % V ' There is a clash of swords and the fight begins. j As the battle rages the Challenger proves to be a worth , ,1 j 4M opponent. 4. small gosh is opened on the chest o J the champion. The sight of his blood infuriates him. I I Con he more? He stumbles, but for a moment The Chatfdmm seizes his chance. Recognizing the vulnerability o The Champion shows no mercy Uith lightning quickness he is in Tnd with a victorious scream severed shoulder fads with s He siaggers, screams, and also ■ -----------------i '■ r vs near. Quick, and ruthle closes (or fitj the s He is tfie Cfiampion mighty war machine He is the Champion His honor is redeemed. Back: Jason Karch, Chuck Jardee, Joel Bechtold, Casey O'Donnell Nliddle: Amy Bennett, Marla Barth, Terri Losing, Tori Collins, Janaye Hinton, Front: Brigette Ferrel, Katie Mowrer; Jodie Newell, Kim Fixx. X 25-27 in Bozeman. Those members par- ticipating and the events in which they This page: Above: Katie Mowrer helps set up lor an FHA Breakfast Money-Maker. Right: It looks like these girls are letting the guys take care of all the work! FHA HIGHLIGHTS: Future Homemakers of America is an extra-curricular organization designed to teach young women and men how to care for and direct many aspects of their life, such as childcare, meal planning, mental health, job planning, and sewing. The or- ganization is guided by Mrs. Pamela Beach. The 1986-87 club was led by a co-ed staff of officers: President Casey O'Don- nell, Vice President Terri Losing, Secre- tary Tori Collins, Treasurer Chuck Jardee, Historian Jason Karch, Student Council Rep Joel Bechtold and Alternate Student Council Rep Janaye Hinton had a very busy year trying to line up money makers to help support the dub and send them to their state convention. Besides the faculty breakfasts that all who attended greatly enjoyed, the club also had a stand at the Christmas Bazaar where they sold ginger- bread cookies. The dub was also asked quite often to help out with various pro- jects at the vender Learning Care Day Care Center. Students helped the children decorate cookies, told stories, and dressed up as cartoon characters. The highlight of the year was the State FHA Convention which was held March competed were: TORI COLLINS-Bus- girl, SHAWN FRADENBURGH-Waitet, MARLA BARTH-Fabric Sales, SHYLA BECH TOLD and AMY BENNET-Story- telling, TERRI LOSING and JANAYE HINTON-Prepared Childcare Display, BRIGETTE FERREL-Ulustrated Talk, CHUCK JARDEE and CASEY O’DON- NELL-Job Application. 120 FFA Back: Mr Lantis, Jeff Greenlee, Quint Wiseman, Don Bruha. Cindy Tronstad. Middle: Gre Logar. Todd Barkley, Ward Clark, Joe Halmans, Mike Gunderson. Front: Dave Kirschten. Roddv Rost, W Shawn Lantis, Laura Lantis. Mike Stark, Amy Lures, Karrina Rusley, Jerad Singer. Fi A is an organization designed to familiarize students with various subjects and aspects of the agricultural life. This year s club was led by SI [AWN LANTIS,JOE HALMANS. LAURA LANTIS,JEFF GREENLEE, DON BRUHA and WARD CLARK In November Shawn, Jeff, Ward, Mr. Lantis, Ad- visor. Dave, Cindy, Laura and Amy attended the National FFA Convention in Kansas City They toured various businesses, such as the Ag Depart meat at Laramie College in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the Eisenhower Memorial in Abilene, Kansas and the Ford Motor Company in Kansas City. Ac District FFA in Ekalaka Dave, Don,Joe, Laura, Cindy and Shawn placed in the silver division for parliamentary procedure; Dave, Katrina, Joe, and Shawm placed in the silver division in agronomy; Roddy, Shawm. Joe and David placed in the silver division in [arm management; Mike G., Shawn, Joe and David placed in the bronze division in mechan- ics. Laura Lantis placed second in prepared speech, At the State FFA Convention in Billings April 2 4, Shawn placed 26th in a field of 312 contestants in competition involving livestock, mechanics, crops and farm management. Laura placed fourth in the prepared speech contest. 'I he guest speaker for the chapter's annual Parent-Member Banquet May 6th was Taylor Brown. Awards given out that night were: CHAPTER FARMER DEG REE—Dave Kitsch cen, Roddy Rost, Jerad Singer and Katrina Rusley. STAR CHAPTER GREEN HAND—Katrina Rusley. LIVESTOCK PIN—Todd Barkley, Greg Logar, Don Bruha. SCHOLARSHIP—Roddy Rost, Laura Lantis, Ward Clark, Cindy Tronstad. SOILS AND RANGE—Katrina Rusley, Laura Lantis, Joe Halmans. PREPARED SPEECH—Laura Lantis. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDI; R E-Laura Lantis, Dave Kirschten, Don Bruha, Joe Halmans, Cindy Tronstad, Shawn Lantis. STAR CHAPTER FARMER—Laura Lantis. MECHANICS—Dave Kirschten. FARM MANAGEMENT—Dave Kirschten. CHAPTER SWEETHEART—Cindy Tronstad. AGRONOMY—Shawn Lantis. DEKALB ACHIEVEMENT—Shawn Lantis. CLOSE UP STUDIES D.C. ABOVE: The Close-Up students gather to discuss with the public some of the sites they saw and the things they learned while on their trip. LEFT: Close-Up students take a much-needed rest between planes. This spring, a group of Baker High School students traveled to Washington, D.C., as part of a governmental study pro- gram. The students spent a week learning how the government functions, the prob- lems and issues it faces and its attempts to solve these problems. Some of the topics discussed while the students were there observing were the power of the media, national defense, domestic issues and the three branches of the government. The ten students who attended and re- presented Baker were Tim Hornung, Kim Schweigert, (both Kim and Tim were making their second trip), Shawna Potter, Tami Robinson, Kim Zink. Doug Tate, Theresa Logar, Kara Burns. Joel Bechtold and Chris Lund. They were accompanied and chaperoned by Mr. Clay Hornung, government and history teacher at Baker High School. In addition to all the members of the government they were able to meet, one student was given an additional honor. Doug Tate interviewed U.S. Supreme Court Justice William Brennan in a nation- ally televised seminar. The Close-Up Program offers students a chance to learn first hand about the way our government functions and why it works the way it does. It also gives stu- dents a chance to meet the people who shape our national and international poli- cies and our lives. 122 HONOR SOCIETY--THE PROUD. THE FEW PREVIOUS MEMBERS: Back: Rob Moon, Bertha Kirschten, Doug fate, Mark Hecker, Carrie O'Donnell. Front: Tamt Robinson, Lora Williams, Carmen Rost, Kim Schweigert, Kim Zink, Shawna Potter. NOT PICTURED: Tonia Feisthamel, Tim Hornung, Ward Clark. NE X MEMBERS: Back: Laura Lands, Brigette Eerrel, Kitti Kreager, Cindy Tronstad, Keryl Roberts, Tom Price, Bil Price. Front: Fred Hepperle, Cynamon Burdick, Lisa Dahlman, Shyla Bechtold, Lori Christianson, Lisa Christianson, Lyn Askin. What does it take to become an honors student? Hard work, drive, a desire and an interest to succeed? Sometimes, as evidenced in the following essay by Carmen Rost, it takes all of these—and MOM!!! PARENTAL DISEASES— OVERPROTECTIVENESS Having just returned from school, I start up the walk to the door of my house. My mother whisks out, picks me up and carefully carries me into the house. She gently sits me up on the over-stuffed chair and props my feet up with a pillow. She then takes my books from me and starts to do my homework. MOTHER, please let me do my own homework for once and PLEASE—don’t always carry me into the house. And I get the same reply that I ALWAYS get. But dear, I am just protecting you. I don't want you to trip and hurt yourself coming into the house and I don't want your hand to get sore from writing and doing all of your homework. lust think, you could even break a fingernail. She continues in her usual way, No, you are my only daughter and I'm not going to let anything happen to you. I don’t want to see you get hurt.’ So I sit back and decide to watch some T.V. The moment I move my mother runs over to me and asks What do you need? I am going to turn the television on Mother.’’ No, I will do it. The T.V. might shock you and we don't want THAT to happen. So I watch T.V. until dinner. My mother brings me a chair, helps me into it, and then wheels me to the table. As I begin to cut my meat, my mother screams and rushes to my side. WHAT ARE YOU DOING???!! Do you want to cut yourself? For heaven’s sake let me do it! Not satisfied with merely cutting my meat, my mother proceeds to feed me my entire dinner. I don't touch the silverware once the entire meal. Goodnight Mother, 1 say, relieved that i can finally go to bed and get away from all this smothering. At about 11:00 my mother comes into my room and turns me over, so that I don’t hurt myself if I toss and turn. I yawn and she puts her hand over my mouth (you never know when you might bite yourself). Oh well, another day in the life of an overprotective mother and her daughter. by CARMEN ROST ✓ 123 COMMUNICATIONS For the second year in a row, students had the opportunity to work on the annual and the Spartan Scroll in class and earn credit for all their hard work. We would like to thank all the following people for taking and or lending pictures lor their use in the annual: MR. ROY WOOD, MRS. BECKY CROY, MRS. BARKLEY, MRS. STEIG, MR. RON MEREDITH, MR. ED JONES, MR. MCGONIGAL, MRS. HOCHHALTER, and anyone we may have forgotten. YOl'R HELP HAS BEEN GREATLY APPRECIATED'! Pictures this page: Rob Stanton is THINKING about the next sports story he has to w-rite. Chuck. Mark, Rob and Terri go through the latest pictures. Doug Tate asks the inevitable: Why would anyone take a picture ot that? Becky Croy works on another deadline. Back: Joel Beatty, Jeff Sampson. Doug Tate, Clint Croy. Rob Stanton, Dawn Stuart. Greg Robinson. Shyla Bechcold, Chris May. Front: Chuck Mahon. Mark Vt'andle. Terri Losing. Shawn Lands. Carne O'Donnell. A Kim Zink, Jay Newell, Tami Robinson, Rick Kruger, Lora Williams. Theresa Logar, Mr. Blake, 'onia Feisthamel. DEC Want to figure out the best way to develop, plan and market a hot new idea for today s changing times? How about brushing up on your job-hunting skills? Then the organization for you is DECA. The Baker High School DECA organi- zation, headed by Mr. Dave Blake, con- cerns itself with teaching students the an- swers to these and many other questions they might have related to the business world. Students are taught practical ad- vice that they can put to work in their own careers. The DECA Club attended the DECA Career Development Conference in March in Great Falls. The students who attended competed in their events by tak- ing tests and doing demonstrations and floor plans for merchandising. Each of the students competed in two events that were judged by business people from the Great Falls area. Those students attending were: TOMA FEISTHAMEL—Food Marketing LORA WILLIAMS—Apparel and Accessories Job Interview TAMI ROBINSON—Finance and Credit Job Interview i 1IERESA LOGAR—Food Service STEPHANIE VARNER—General Mer- chandising Baker was the only Class B school which competed in this Class A dominat- ed convention. Outstanding placers for Baker were TONIA FEISTHAMEL—3rd and TAMI ROBINSON—Honorable Mention. Pictures this page: Stephanie Varner takes another phone call while working at her job in the office. Taking a break from closing time at the local grocery store, Albert Richmond wonders who messed up his clean floors. 125 SPEECH AND DRAMA 3RD AT STATE The perfect way to cap oft a perfect year! What a perfect phrase to describe the 1986-87 Speech and Drama season. For the second consecutive year, the Dra- ma Team captured 1st at Divisionals and this year, for the first time ever, they brought home their first state trophy after placing third at State. The following are the individual rank- ings from State: DAWN STUART captured FIRST place at Divisionals and finished NINTH at State. Dawn, who portrayed a woman from Bill Cosby’s Natural Childbirth , was one of the most talented performers in humorous solo. Dawn is a senior and her talent will be missed a great deal next year. RICK KRUGER, another talented sen- ior, placed FIFTH at Divisionals and end- ed up in THIRD place at State. Rick pre- sented a humorous parody on the foibles of the varied supermarket shoppers. KITTI KREAGER. a junior compet- ing at state for the third time, had placed FIFTH at Divisionals and tied for TWELFTH at State. Kitti lost out on a tie- breaker to go into semi-finals. Kitti is an excellent dramatist who presented an ee- rie. horror-filled story about revenge and how far some people will go to get their revenge. CYNAMON BURDICK was another junior who competed at state for the third time. Cynamon, who placed FIRST at Divisionals, wras the team's highest placer at State, capturing SECON:) place in her event. Cynamon portrayed a young teen- “ v 1 age drug addict who eventually dies. ROB MOON and CHRIS MAY, who had placed FIFTH at Divisionals, were two first year members who performed excellently in their roles as an Army psy- chiatrist and a troubled Viet Nam vet. Rob is a senior who participated in Speech and Drama for the first time ever this vear § He is an excellent and talented actor. Chris May, also competing for his first year as a sophomore, gave a very realistic portrayal of a man driven crazy by his memories. CHRIS AND ROB finished TENTH overall in what many coaches felt was the toughest area to compete in this year. LISA JOHNSON, whose first perfor- mance of the year was at Divisionals where she captured FIFTH place, finished FIFTEENTH at State. Lisa, who per- formed a humorous pantomime entitle. The Hungry Hobo , demonstrated her unique and effective manner of communi- cation through movement. Lisa will be transferring to Texas next year and the team will miss her talent as well as Lisa herself. CARMEN ROST, a first year member as a junior, astounded everyone when she captured SECOND place at Divisionals after only tw-o previous meets. Carmen competed in impromptu, a very difficult and challenging event, especially for a first year member. Carmen received seven ones at State and finished SIXTEENTH at State. THERESA LOGAR, a senior in memo- rized public address, finished THIRD at Divisionals and placed NINTH at State. Theresa presented a speech on the prob- lems facing high school seniors, a topic appropriate for someone who is a senior herself. Theresa has developed into a very talented and effective speaker throughout her years. LAURA LANTIS, a first year partici- pant, had finished FOURTH at Division- als and ended up in PWENTIETH place at State. Laura presented an original orato- ry on the problems facing the American Farmer. Laura was also a member of FFA. an area in which she was able to use the same speech and place second at state in FFA. In addition to the above members who placed at both Divisionals and State, there were several other members who added points, morale, advice and support to the team. JAMES LUDERITZ (Pantomime! and GREG ROBINSON (Flumorous Duo) are two fine performers who have helped the team win many trophies. James did extremely well this year, as did Greg Robinson. SHEILA COUCH is an excel- lent speaker who this year proved to her- self and others just what a fine speaker she has become. IIM HOWE and POM HOWE were outstanding this year as first year freshmen. These boys missed placing at Divisionals by one point. Their humor- ous duo combination will be winning many trophies in the years to come. TERRI SCHWEIGERT, another first year member, improved a great deal once she overcame her initial nervousness, Terri fin- ished the year by portraying a teacher hav- ing to teach her students The Facts of C1 Life”, as seen by Bill Cosby. Terri will be a fine actress in the years to come. ANGIE TOWNSEND gave an excellent acting of The Crucible , in which she portrayed a young woman accused of witchcraft. An- gie is another young actress who will earn many points and trophies for the future teams. DENISE ROEF1L, a first year sophomore, improved a great deal in her role as a mimest getting ready for her Blind Date”. DONIQUE KRIEGER is on her way to becoming a very effective and powerful speaker after her first year. And JASON PETERSON, who per- formed in a duo with Greg Robinson, is a very talented and funny young man with a lot to offer. These members are all FIRS'! CLASS CHAMPIONS! 126 Bick Carmen Rost, Theresa Logar, Laura I.antis, Kitn Kreager, Cynamon Burdick, Sheila Couch, Coach Carole Bertenhausen, Lisa Johnson, Assistant Coach Shannon Granat, Dawn Stuart, i ront: Rob Moon. Chris Mav. Rick Kruger. Not pictured: DENISE ROEHL, TIM HOWE. ANGIE TOWNSEND. TOM HOWE, 1ASON PETERSON, GREG ROBINSON, JAMES LUDERITZ, TERRI SCHWEIGERT. DONIQUE KRIEGER Cynamon Burdick practices in her role of Alice, a young drug addict. Cynamon was chosen as MOS ! DEDICA LED and MOST VALUABLE by her teammates. Angie Townsend practices going into a trance as part of her portrayal of a witch. 127 Tom Howe and Tim Howe practice their cutting The Wacky, Wonderful World of Television , in which they portrayed crazy, off-the-wall newscasters. Torn and Tim were elected MOST IMPROVED by their fellow teammates. Lisa Johnson, aka The Hungry Hobo , doesn't appear to be TOO awfully hungry tonight. Come on Sheila, I thought practice was supposed to be serious stuff??!! Chris May warns SOMEONE not to mess with him; remember, he's just a LITTLE crazy in character. Kitti Kreager contemplates how sweet revenge really is going to be when she gets her hands on the photographer. Carmen Rost and Theresa Logar try to smile and get excited for their next round of competition. 129 Rick Kruger, Coach Bette, Cynamon Burdick proudly display their latest trophies. Lisa Johnson is very intent as she applies make-up during a Girl Scout program for speech and drama. Come on Sheila and Lisa, if Kitti doesn't want to look at the camera, she doesn't have too! Rick Kruger’s smile says it all—HE'S A CHAMP!! Could that really be Rob Moon behind those glasses? Kitti Kreager gives some di- rections to children at the TLC Day Care Center during a program at which speech and drama members participat- ed. if 131 The months and years of planning and preparing were about to pay off-the Baker High School Art Club was about to leave on their tour. Atter having sold countless boxes of popcorn, hot dogs. Christmas cards, and any other moneymaker they could think of, the club hnd earned enough money to go to Denver. Some of the main attractions the mem- bers toured with their advisor Mr. Roger Crammond were the Denver Mint, where the students learned how coins are made and what they are made of; the Colorado Institute of Art; the Western Museum of Art, where the students saw a great many paintings by C.M. Russell; the Museum of Natural History, where they were able to see what the earth was like, and what it might be like in the future. They were also treated to a laser light show at the Plan- etarium of the Museum of Natural Histo- ry- Brigette Ferrel, Janaye Hinton, Barb Schueler, Theresa Logar, Bertha Kirschten, Kim Schweigert. Krista Kruger, Sandy Jacobson, Aleeta Williams, Lori Losing, Cindy Hamm. Tonia Feisthamel, Keryl Roberts. Mr. Grammond, David Kirschten, Tom Howe. I i Kervl Roberts hides her face as Mr. Gram- mond evaluates her painting. Another day in Art, playing with clay. 132 This year's Student Council was no less busy than any other year. A number of money-makers were run throughout the year, including a barbecue. Student Council President Tim Hor nung and Vice-President lay Newell had a very busy year, trying to get new ideas started and some old ones changed. Student Council members included (1-r) JAY NEWELL, LORA WILLIAMS, TIM HORNUNG, CASEY VEROYE, BILL PRICE, ROB MOON. (Not pictured: KIM ZINK. ROB STANTON, LISA CHRISTIANSON. JAMIE ROST. JA- SON PETERSON, CARRIE O'DON- NELL, TONTA FEISTHAMEL, JONNA HECKER, GREG BREITBACH, and JOEL BECHTOLD. There were three tough, determined teams in the running for the 198 -88 of- fices of Student Council President and Vice President. Terri Losing and Shy la Bechtold teamed up, as did Lyn Askin and Carrie O'Donnell, and the eventual win- ners, Chuck Mahon and Lisa Christianson. 133 So you think that all the Spartanettes do is go to games and yell tor their team? WRONG!!! Who do you think decorates all the lockers for all the athletic events, makes up all the pep posters, plans the pep assemblies, prepares for Homecoming, sets up for all the Parent's Nights?? The Spartanettes—that's who! They are there to provide the extra spirit and pep that can sometimes turn a team around, give them that extra edge or push that they need to emerge from competition victorious. i his year’s group was a very hardwork- ing, dedicated bunch of ladies. Many of their nights were spent at the high school working on their various projects. Special awards this year went to LORI LOSING and KIM ZINK for their four years of service to the club. Next year's officers will be: President—LISA CHRISTIAN- SON; Vice-President—CARRIE O'DON- NELL; Secretary—TORI COLLINS; Treasurer—JODIE NEWELL; Student Council—CYNDIE HAMM and SHYLA BECHTOLD. Back: Bertha Kirschcen, Keryl Roberts, Cindy Tronstad, I onia FeisthameL Lori Madler, Jamie Rost, Angie Townsend Katrina Rusley, Advisor Mrs. Curry, Janaye Hinton, Middle: Kim Zink, Shawna Potter, Tami Robinson. Nicole Brown, Jodie Newell, Cyndie Hamm, Angel Robinson, Aleeta Williams, Romi Stadel. Front; Theresa Logar, Lisa Christianson, Carrie O’Donnell, Missy Stanton, Lori Christianson, Becky Carver Krista Kruger. H4 Girl’s Cheerleaders—Varsity: Lori Losing, Patsy Roberts, Carey Croy and Becky Carver. Lori Losing doesn't seem to be really be in the mood tonight. Lori and Kim—4 years of dedicated service. Tori Collins and Aleeta Williams prepare pizza lor their awards banquet. Girl's Cheer- leaders—JV: Renee Askin, Krista Kruger, Romi Stadel. These girls seem to be slight- ly off-kilter???? 136 BOY'S VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Lori Christianson, Becky Carver, Carrie O'Donnell, Missy Stanton. MAT MAIDS: Shawna Potter, amie Rost, Kim Zink, Tori Collins. Rick Kruger really stirs up spirit at tournaments. BOY'S JV CHEERLEADERS: Jodie Newell, Krista Kruger, Romi Stadel. Nice looking mount girls! Isn t this the one where Lori gets hurt??? The mat maids cheer on their wrestlers. 137 Baker High School students who were members of band this year were: Jeremy Aaseng, Lyn Askin, Stephanie Boggs, Pat- ty Bremer, Nicole Brown, Kara Burns, Tori Collins, Lisa Dahlman, Tonia Feisth- amel, Brigitte Ferrel, Michelle Gawryluk, Todd Gunderson, Fred Hepperle, Jenny Hughes, LisaJohnson, Kitti Kreager, Rick Kurger, Greg Logar, Jason Madler, Lori Madler, Chris May, Jason Peterson, Neal Pinnow, Shawna Potter, Bill Price, Mi- chelle Price, Tom Price, Angel Robinson, Tami Robinson, Barb Schueler, Terri Schweigert, Barbie Spriggs, Romi Stadel, Lena Strangford, Kent Wood and Kim Zink. The Baker High School Choir consist- ed of Rob Moon, Rick Kurger, Kent Wood, Mike Wheeler, fames Luderitz, Jenny Hughes, Denico Roehl, Kim Fix, Kittie Kreager, Krista Kurger, Terri Schweigert. fanaye Hinton, and Michelle Mettler. The Baker High School band and cho- rus competed at the annual district music festival in April. The Concert Band re- ceived a Superior rating in sight reading (57 out of 60 points); performance (286 x 300 points). The Concert Choir also re- ceived a superior rating in sight reading and performance with 286 x 300 points. Kent Wood received the highest rating from Baker with a 99 x 100 score and was selected to perform at the honors concert on Saturday evening. Kent Wood plays the tuba. Stephanie Boggs, Kitti Kreager, Lori Madler and Kent Wood earned Superior ratings at the State Music Festival, Probably the main highlight of the 1986-87 school season was the band trip to Canada, fhe band produced free concerts in order to help promote musical educa- tion programs in the Canadian schools. The band left on a Monday and trav- elled to Circle, where they presented a concert for the general public. On Tues- day the band played for the student body at Plentywood High School. Then it was on to Regina. On Wednesday the band performed at the Judge Bryant Elementary School. After the concert, they enjoyed seeing many of the sights of Regina, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Academy. The band did more sight-seeing on Thursday and returned home that even- ing. The samples of music performed for the three concerts included ‘ Cavalcade’ by Harold Walters; II Re Pastore Over- ture by W.A. Mozart; Pentland Hills by Capt. J.H. Howe; The Horse by Jesse James; and Johnny B. Goode and Bar- bara Ann by Chuck Berry. All in all, the tour was very' educational and fun. by Chris May HOME OF THE BEARS Opposite page: Mr, Wood band director and Mr. Howard, choral director, take a moment's break dur- ing the band tour. This page: The Baker High School Band during a concert in Canada, Baker Choir mem- bers pose for a picture during one of their quieter' moments, Marla Barth—is she actuali) awake??? ju- lie Bubhtz and Lon Madler perform for a pep assem- bly. 139 For the first time ever. Baker was the site for the 13th annual Eastern Montana Elementary Junior High Music Festival. Eleven schools participated: Baker, Ri- chey, Fairview, Circle, Glendive, Lambert, Richey, Savage, Sidney, Terry and Wi- baux. The day of the festival was a very busy, hectic one for Mr. Roy Wood, Mr. Joel Howard and members of the BHS band. Over 300 students competed at this festi- val, and there were numerous spectators who gathered to hear some very fine per- formances by these young musicians. Baker band members perform during rhe Eastern Montana Festival. Michelle Gaw- ryluk plays her sax for festival competi- tion. Obviously Kara Burns and Tami Robinson find riding in the back of the bus to be very tiring. How could Lisa Oahlman and Jenny Hughes possibly be sleeping when they could be reading their American Lit????? Todd Gunderson and Jason Peterson demonstrate their extraor- dinary skill for the audience. The Baker High School Choir performing for 1987 graduation. Is it really legal to toast with ice cream? 141 One of the music department s concerts for the 1986-87 season was centered around a theme that is certainly appropriate for Montana—the Wild West. Complete with the good guys, the BAD guys, dance hall girls and the farmer, this fun concert was certain- ly a success and enjoyed by both the audience and the performers. James Luderitz. Rob Moon and Mike Wheeler don't appear to be THAT bad. And in the WILD WEST, even the women get in on the action. Shawna Potter. Tami Robinson, Kim Zink. Tonia Feistha- mel. Kara Burns Look Ma, it’s the Price Gang and Rick Kurger! And in the West, justice is always done! Mr Howard starring in The Return of the Moun- tain Men !!! Lyn Askin looks quite sly as he peeks over his shoulder—remember the code of the West—Never Turn Your Back. Could this desperate- looking character possibly be Mr. Steve Vezina, Eng- lish teacher.' These look like some pretty despicable hombres, waiting for some action to start. 143 144 Any performance of the Baker High School Gold- en Girls is sure to be entertaining and enjoyable. Under the direction of Mr. Roy Wood, these ladies have developed a reputation for being very lively, different and exciting. With routines ranging from 'Special Effects' batons to a high-kicking routine to a sophisticated New York' theme, they have proved that they are among the best in their field. These ladies spend countless hours of practice, practice and more practice, and then rehearsal. It $ not easy to perform in front of crowds numbering in the hundreds and have all eyes on you when you drop your baton! TAKIN' CARE OF BIZNESS—THE GOLDEN GIRLS. The participants in the Golden Girls routine this year included Kim Zink, Shawna Potter, Kara Burns, Marla Barth, Tori Collins, Party Bremer and Nicole Brown, 145 OUTSTANDING STUDENTS Baker High School seems to always be able to Take Care of Business , no mat- ter if the business might be football, wres- tling. band, speech, and drama or academ- ics. There are several students who deserve some special recognition for their work in class. ACADEMIC OLYMPICS Sixteen students from BHS participat- ed in the Academic Olympics held in Miles City. In the morning on the day of the meet, all students took a 100 question written test, This test was graded and indi- vidua! awards were given. The test was also used to seed the teams for the after- noon competition. I'wo teams from Baker performed extremely well, receiving the 6th and 10th seeds. The 6th seeded team lost in the quarter finals and was eliminat- ed in the following loser-out match. How- ever, the 10th seeded team reached the championship match, after defeating Miles City by a score of 3 -2.Despite all the efforts of the Baker team, they were de- feated by Terry. ! hose members who placed individual- ly for Baker were:: BILL PRICE.....6th—Senior div. KARA BURNS 5th—Senior div. SHAWN WANG - 2nd—Frosh div. BARBIE SPRIGGS 5th—Frosh div. BOYS GIRLS STATE Every year, a certain number of junior boys and girls are selected to participate in Boy s State and Girl s State. This is a pro- gram designed to promote an understand- ing of how one s state government works and also to promote leadership. LYN ASKIN’ and TODD ANDER- SON will represent Baker for Boy’s State and the Girl’s State delegates are CAR- MEN ROST and SHYLA BECHTOLD. F. 146 MATH MEET The Baker High School Math Depart- ment hosted a math meet in February and invited the towns of Ekalaka and Plevna to compete. In the freshman sophomore team standing, Baker took first, second and third place. 1 he first place team, 'The Super Stars ”, consisted of Todd Gunder- son, Troy O'Connor, Shawn Rost, Chad Karch, Rod Rost, Tim Howe, Shawn Wang and David Orth. The Team” from Baker took first place in the junior-senior division. This team consisted of Mark Hecker, Doug Tate, Carmen Rost, Tim Hornung, Ward Clark, Lyn Askin, Bill Price and Carrie O’Donnell. Individual placings were as follows: FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE FRED HEPPERLE —- 1st KIM FIX, TODD GUNDER- SON, SHAWN ROST.......Tie-2nd LAURA LANTIS, DAVID ORTH.......Tie-3rd KRISTIN KRUGER - 4th JUNIOR SENIOR CARMEN ROST......1st LYN ASKIN, DOUG TATE........Tie-2nd MARK HECKER......4th BEEF COOKOFF WINNERS The Baker CowBelles sponsor an annu- al Beef Cook-Off to promote interest in and knowledge about the values of beef. This year s winners were NIKKI VOLZ, who prepared a Savory Heart and Stuffing Casserole . Second place went to TERRI LOSING for her dish titled Beef and Broccoli”. Brigette i'erret placed third with her Quarter Pound Pizza . Other participants were KATIE MOWRER, MARLA BARTH AND CINDY TRON STAD. 147 Gerrick Angel Sandie Barkley Mandy Barrett Kris Bechtold i'amra Bremer Julie Bublitz Charity Celander Pierette Christiansen Chastity Collins Maura Cornelius Shad Croy Angela Deflerding Wesley Dent Shelly Diegel Colette Erickson Ginger Feisthamel Tony Grenz Tnna Gunderson Brook Gundlach Jarrett Hadley Dusten Hatfield Ryan Hecker Leah Hinton Tammy Hornung April Kackd Lori Kellner Kelly Kinsey Angela Kirvan Kelly Krieger Michelle Lindemann 150 Amy Losing Cathie Lund Roy Lutts Steve Madler Mary Mahon Mike Menger Nate Naprstek Kim Newell Kyle Newell Nicole Niccum Scott Nichols Jasi OConnor Shawn Ranum Shari Rossow Roy Rost Patricia Russ April Schueler Cara Setinc Tanya Skogsberg Mic Thimmesch Trent Thompson Kris Varner Mel Varner Bob Wheeler Steve Wheeler Bryon Wiman NOT PICTURED; Dana Karch Kim Bechtold Josh Benedict Erik Burdick Cleo Burghduft Chrissy Bush Lando Crawford Charity Elmore Chad Follmer Cory Fried Ernie Gawryluk Bill Haga Davin Hall Jerome Halmans John Heyen Betty Hickey Robert Lab Bart Lantis Julie Luderitz Toby McPhee Kara CVDonnell Ronnie Orth Jay Quenzer Amber Ramsey Billie Jo Randash Tricia Rath Ron Roberts 1 heresa Roehl Kalli Rost Josh Schaffer Emily Schopp 152 Aprylt Schwindt Korina Shipstead Angel Strait Shawn Strangford Shannon Wang Carmen Wheeler Justin W'iseman Ryan Wiseman Michele Zink NOT PICTURED: Brian Vhompson Jason Wang 153 It’s the day of the first day of school— you weren't able to fall asleep until 4:00 a.m. because you were so nervous about what you were going to wear and how you were supposed to act. Now it’s 8:15 a.m.— you should have gotten up at 6:30, but since you didn't fall asleep until so late you slept through your alarm. Your hair is a mess, you can't find your new pair of jeans, your little sister was playing with your makeup and ruined ev- erything, AND your mom wants you to eat breakfast! WAKE UP!!! THIS IS ONLY A NIGHTMARE! The nightmare of an eighth grader about to become a fresh- man, that is. Actually, being a freshman won't be all that bad. When asked what they were looking forward to the most about being freshmen, these eighth grad- ers answered: SHAWN RANUM Getting my driver’s license. NIC THIMMESCH: Playing football. STEVE MADLER: Another state cham- pionship. MIKE MENGER: Getting my driver's li- cense. SHELLY DIEGEL: Basketball trips. LORI KELLNER: Four more years of school. MARY MAHON: Not being a middle- schooler. PATRICA RUSS: Getting to have dances. TRINA GUNDERSON: Different teach- ers. ANGELA KIR VAN: Meeting more peo- ple. APRIL SCHL ELER: Not having so much homework. KRIS VARNER: Dating. JULIE B JBLITZ: Not being called one of the LITTLE KIDS all the time. SISTERS SEPARATED We have grown together, My sister and I. Hating at times. But loving through them. She was always there When I needed her the most. Till a letter came And now she is gone. I long to have What she seems to possess, Beauty, talent, freedom to grow, But, she’s alone too. Meeting her own needs, Without her family at hand. I realize now When she's back with me, She didn't leave me alone. But took part of me with her. And we have found, Part of her stays here, In reach when I need her And we still grow together. BY MAURA CORNELIUS Yes Kim and Kris, the last bell HAS rung and you are late for class! No kidding Bob, this really is a science book! Come on Shad, you can t fool us! Jared Hadley—FUTURE ARTIST AT WORK! All right Theresa, what are you doing in the eighth section? Knitting for your old age. girls? You re SUPPOSED to be studying, not posing for the camera guys! Kyle Newell-engrossed in yet another book! Are you sure it's edible? 155 WHAT’S UNDER THE BED? What's under that bed? A piece of old, stale, moldy bread. An army man that’s lost his head, A can of pop, A shirt, a sock, a tank top, A pair of jeans, Two stale green beans, A bucket, pail, A pile of junk mail, A picture of Bart, A piece of cinnamon pull-apart, A dart and its board, A few plum pits, A bag of ’’spits,” A rag, My toy Commie flag, A tommie gun, An old stale bun, A book on how to read Braille, A bag ot bird seed, A watch, a Nike shoe, A can of paint that’s blue, ’78’s baseball cards, '85’s almanac ’83’s SI swim suit issue, A box of facial tissue, A piece of old fruit, Green mold from my socks, And finally, the rug. r BY: Jeremy Aaseng i Lando Crawford showing us a card trick. Yes, I'm Erik Burdick, who are you? If you guys are trying to look busy, you aren’t succeeding! Michelle Zink preparing another great art work. Shari Rossow CONCENTRATES! Someday the name on that door is going to read Jason Wang! Yes kids. We re having fun now! Ronnie Orth—future homemaker at work. Another pattern to lay out! 157 MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS The students on the following six pages are all middle-school athletes, determined to prepare and condition themselves for the outstanding high school career as Ba- ker High School champions. MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Back: Kelly Kinsey, Shawn Ranum, Lando Crawford, Shad Croy. Nate Naprstek, Dusten Hatfield. Middle: Steve Wheeler. Steve Madler, Ryan Flecker, Jarrett Hadley, Ronnie Roberts, jay Quenzer. Front: Roy Rost, Gerrick Angel, Mike Menger. Mel Varner, Trent Thomspon, Scott Nichols, Kyle Newell. NOT PICTURED: COACH JONES. NIC THIMMESCH, BRYON WIMAN, JASON WANG, JOSH SCHAFFER. MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLING Back: Byron Wtman, Shawn Ranum. Nic Thimmesch. Middle: Manager Korina Shipstead, Ryan Hecker, Ronnie Roberts, Ryan Wiseman, Manager Shannon Wang. Front: Chad Follmer, Jason Wang. NOT PICTURED: COACH JONES, MEL VARNER. MIDDLE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY: Patricia Russ, Charity Elmore. Theresa Roehl, Amber Ramsey, Julie Luderitz and Coach Wood. NOT PICTURED: KELLY KRIEGER, ERNIE GAWRYLUK. TOBY MCPHEE, JOHN HEYEN,JOSH BENEDICT. fclGlf 1H GRADE BASKETBALL: BACK: C oach Kendall, Kelly Krieger, Scott Nichols, Ryan liecker, Jatrect Hadley, Kyle Newell, Sandie Barkley. Front: Steve Madler, Nate Naprstek, Shad Croy, Kelly Kinsey, Dusten Hatfield. SEVENTH GRADE BASKETBALL: Coach Blake, Robert Labb, Mike Menger, Jason Wang, Ernie Gawryluk, Amber Ramsey. Front: Justin Wiseman, Gerrick Angel, Nic Thimmesch, John Heyen. Kelly Krieger, hemmed in on both sides never loses his determination to win. Toby McPhee has a hard uphill run. Middle School Cheerleaders: Angel Strait, Kris Varner, Kim Newell, Ronnie Orth. Shad Croy takes careful aim. 159 TAKIN' CARE OF BUSINESS The best game we played this year was: MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL VS_ 8TH BOYS BASKETBALL VS______ 7TH BOYS BASKETBALL VS______ 8TH GIRLS BASKETBALL VS_____ 7TH GIRLS BASKETBALL VS The most exciting meet was: CROSS COUNTRY AT_____ TRACK AT EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL: BACK. Leah Hinton, Mary Mahon, Brooke Gundlach, Coach Kendall, Sandie Barkley. Nicole Niccum, Shelly Diegel. Middle: April Schueler, Colette Erickson, Jasi O'Connor, Kris Bechtoid, Chastity Collins. Front: Kris Varner. Cathie Lund, Tammy Hornung, Mandy Barrett, Kim Newell. The best all-around athlete in the middle school was: BOY_______________________________ GIRL ___________ My favorite sport was: I participated in sports because: SEVENTH GRADE BASKETBAL.L: Back: Coach Bartleson, Kalie Rose, Kara O'Donnell, Kim Bechtoid, Emily Schopp. Middle: Shannon Wang, Trisha Rost. Front: Angel Strait, Michelle Zink, Ronnie Orth, 160 TAKJN’ CARE OF BUSINESS BOYS TRACK: Back: Dusten Hatfield, Trent Thompson, Shad Croy, Kelly Kinsey, Ryan Wiseman. Middle: Mike Mender, Steve Wheeler, Nate Naprstek, Steve Madler, Bobby Wheeler. Front; Corey Fried, Billy Haga, Scott Nichols, Josh Shaffer. The one thing about sports that I think is most important is: The only thing I don't like about sports is: My favorite sport to participate in is; GIRLS TRACK: Back; Mary Mahon, Kris Varner, Cara Setinc, Kris Bechtold, Kim Newell. Third row; Shari Rossow, Shannon Wang, Shelly Diegel, Sandie Barkley, Ronnie Orth, Leah Hinton. Second row: Irish Rath, Theresa Roehl. Kara O'Donnell, Michelle Zink, Angel Strait, Amber Ramsey, Heather Johnson. Front: Cathie Lund, Pierette Christianson, Anglea Kirvan. Patricia Russ, Kalie Rost, Chastity Collins. 161 163 That’s the way to keep those teachers fooled—always look busy girls! Is it THAT bright in your class that you have to wear sunglasses? Chrissy Bush demands MORE WORK MORE WORK from her teachers. Toby McPhee wonders where he can meet a girl like Jane. If I put this line here and this line there, maybe I can figure out an escape route. 165 The 9th annual Science Fair was held in March for 6 8 grade students from Baker, Plevna and Fertile Prairie. There were over 100 students who par- ticipated in this year's event and the topics ranged from how to cure hiccups to new tools in helping the hearing-impaired. The overall winners in each division were: LIFE SCIENCE: CHERYL NIEMBERG (6th grade— A Nutritional Point of View”); AMBER RAMSEY (7th grade— Does Exercise Affect the Beat ot Life?') (TIE) CATHIE LUND (8th grade— A Matter of Lite and Breath) and MAURA CORNELIUS (8th grade— Heinlich for Hiccups?”). PHYSICAL SCIENCE: SHAWN DUD- GEON (6th grade—'Color Preference in Infants”); JASON WANG (7th grade— Hearing Aids”); NATE NAPRSTEK (8th grade— The Tower of Power”). GENERAL SCIENCE: TIFFANY BROWN (6th grade— Weathering ot Various WOODS ’); JAY QUENZER (7th grade— Flow a Distributor Works”); RYAN HECKER (8th grade—’’Carbon- 14 ). The grand prize winners were MAL’RA CORNELIUS (Life Science); SHAWN DUDGEON (Physical Science) and (tie) TIFFANY BROWN, JAY QUENZER AND RYAN HECKER (General Sci- ence). The top six eighth grade projects and their originators attended the State Sci- ence Fair held in Missoula in April. The six students attending were Cathie Lund, Maura Cornelius, Ryan Hecker, Nate Naprstek. Dusten Hatlield, and Kyle Newell. Kyle Newell won a grand prize or gold prize at the state meet on his project enti- tled Coal to Gas”, which was a coal gasi- fication project. There were over 400 stu- dents competing at the state meet, so Kyle s project was exceptionally well done. Cathie Lund and Dusten Hatlield placed in the silver division with Ryan Hecker, Nate Naprstek and Maura Corne- lius placing in the bronze. Middle School science teacher Ed iones and Ms. Brenda Hanson were the two coordinators lor the science fair held in Baker. 166 8th grade Superior Winners: Cathie Lund, Maura Cornelius, Ryan Hecker, Nate Naprstek. 7th grade Superiors: Amber Ramsey, Jason Wang, jay Quenzer. 6th grade Superiors: Tiffany Brown, Cheryl Niemerg, Shawn Dudgeon. Science Fair Entrants proudly display their projects. ■ I Julie Bublitz accepts her first place trophy as winner of the Fallon County Spelling Bee for the second time in a row, Julie went on to compete at the State Bee. The top spellers in Baker grades 5 8 were: JULIE BUBLITZ, CHAD HOYT, CARA SETING, NATE NAPR- STEK, RYAN HECKER. MELISSA MADLER, KRIS BECH- TOLD ANDJESSICA MEREDITH. Trina Gunderson receiving her diploma from 8th grade. Bob Wheeler flashes his irresistable smile. Mr. Jones takes a well-deserved break during the Science Fair. Leah Hinton, Mandy Barrett and Sandie Barkley express dismay over their grades. Cara Setinc and Kris Varner—friends forever. Maura Corne- lius and Julie Bublitz entertain at 8th grade graduation, Steve Madler is determined to keep an eye on the opponent. Jay Quenzer demon- strates his science project for a judge. 169 A TOUCH OF CL ' SS--PROM 1987 m : • w •' ’•« ■ ■ “Well, have you asked her yet? “No, not yet. What if she says no?” She's not going to say no. I told you, Tom told me that Lori told him that she told Lori she likes you. Yeah? But still, I don't really know her, and what if someone else has already asked her? Lori, what am I going to do if he doesn't ask me to the Prom? Did you tell Tom that I toid you I like him? “YES, SUSAN. And Tom told Dan, who promised to tell Dave. Just wait a tew days. I’m sure he's going to call. But what if someone else asks me be- fore then? Should I tell someone else no and wait tor Tim to call? And what if he doesn't call? Then I’m stuck with NO date. Hi, Susan? Uh-this is Tim, how ya doin'?” Oh, hi Tim. Fine, how are you? “Uh, ok I guess. Say Susan, I was won- dering, it you don’t have a date for the Prom, would you, uh, would you like to go with me? I mean, if you’d want to. Well, I don’t know, I really hadn’t thought about it ... Well, if you don’t want to ... NO!!! I mean, no, I’d really like to go with you.” Oh, ok. Well, I’ll talk to you about it at school later. See ya.” Lori, HE ASKED ME!! Just now! I can't believe he finally called. But what am I going to wear?” PROM-1987 On the evening of May 9, 1987, girls in long, glamorous dresses and guys in dev- astating tuxes gathered to celebrate an an- nual event at Baker High School— PROM. The evening began with a Grand March, followed by the crowning of the 1987 Prom King and Queen. The candi- dates for this year’s royal positions were fay Newell, Mark Wandle, Rob Merwin, Jeff Sampson, Kim Schweigert, Lori Los- ing, Kara Burns, and Danni Keirle. After weeks of waiting and planning, the juniors crowned Jay Newell and Danni Keirle. The theme for the 1987 Prom was “A Touch of Class and the decorations were designed to suggest New York City. As a different and unique touch, and as a way to keep expenses down, the junior class hired a disc jockey who played a variety of records for the Prom-goers to dance to. In the hopes of keeping the decorations up, several individuals and school organi- zations ottered prizes which were drawn for randomly at various intervals through- out the night as long as the decorations remained up. Several students were win- ners of these prizes, which helped defray some of the cost of the Prom and were also excellent bonuses for good behav- n ior ... 170 King Jay Newell and Queen Danni Keirle. Candidates Jeff Sampson and Lori Losing. Candidates Rob Merwin and Kara Burns. Candidates Kim Schweigert and Mark VC'andle. Danni Keirfe is crowned Queen among tears of joy and surprise. Mike Wheeler wonders just WHERE this is supposed to go as the juniors decorate for the Prom. Shyla Bechtold and her date admire the dancers. Tim Homung and his date share a private moment. Jenny Hughes and ['red Hepperle take part in the Grand March. The- resa Logar and Jerry Williams dance to the music provided by the disc jockey. Karl Kru- ger wipes his brow wearily, hoping the dance will be over soon so he can change clothes’ Jodie Newell and Rob Moon pause for a quick picture before the Prom. 174 Jill Wike and Stacey Williams try to figure out where THIS piece of paper is sup- posed to go. Mr. Price and Miss Hamm enjoy this their evening out. Todd Ander- son tries to tell Lori Christianson where to work next. Cindy Tronstad and her date enter the Prom. A group ot girls wait for their dates to claim them. Prom servers Tammy Kono, Michelle Lajesse and Shei- la Couch take a break. Lisa Heim doesn t care much for Becky Carver s idea. A table awaits its occupants. 175 Sure, 1 11 help! I‘m not moving; so you're changing the seating chart1 Who art you guys gossiping about now' Time to wake up James! 172 Let me tell YOU Bob . .. I'm watching you’ Watching girls go by! I don't know what I d do without her' Above: Hard workers! Lett: Are you staring ar me? 173 fdb Everything seemed perfect—it was a story book day . . . It was a bright, beautiful, sunny morning at Cape Canaveral on January 28. As a nation watched in pride and anticipation via tv, as friends and family watched and cheered from the viewing pad at the Cape itself, the spaceship Challenger roared into the clear Florida sky. The shuttle carried seven brave men and women; seven individuals hungry for a chance to experience the unknown. Flight Commander Dick Scobee, Pilot Michael J. Smith, Aerospace Engineer Ellison S. Onizuku, Physicist Ronald McNair, Electrical Engineer Gregory Jarvis, Electrical Engineer Judith Resnick and Teacher Christa McAuliffe all lost their lives when, barely a minute into its flight, the Challenger suddenly exploded. A stunned, shocked audience watched in disbelief and horror as the debris rained down into the ocean surrounding the Cape. The families and friends of the astronauts could only stand, numb with disbelief; they could only hope and pray that SOMEHOW, despite the huge, shattering explosion, the seven crew members would survive. They did not. Here at Baker High School, teachers and students alike gathered in the AV Room to watch the re-plays again and again, hoping against hope. Many of the teachers and students were moved to tears, even though they knew none of the astronauts personally. But we all shared a common goal: The goal of a better future, of a better life, of a better understanding of who and what we are. Amid all the controversy and speculation surrounding the explosion, the blame-shifting, the accusations, only one thing is certain: Seven adventur- ers lost their lives for their country. But their memory will live on . . . And so we continue our journey. Above: Do you know how to use this rig. Right: First period is such a drag. 174 Come on, Rick. Tim doesn t look that bad. Having fun, Jason? Speaking with the enemy, huh boys?? 175 4' AND THE TERROR CONTINUES ... After days, months, even years of terrorist attacks on innocent civilians, President Ronald Reagan decided it was time to strike back. Shortly before 2 a.m. on a morning in April. 18 FT 11 fighter bombers approached Libya, their target Tripoli. Within 11 minutes the attack was over. Two groups hit the Sidi Belal naval base and the Bad al Aziziga barracks, headquarters of Muammar Kaddati. Carrier-based 1 J.S. Navy planes hit the port of Benghazi. When the smoke finally cleared, the losses became apparent: the Libyans reported that 37 people died in the raid and 93 were injured. In addition, one F-lll, hit by anti-aircraft fire, plunged into the Mediterranean. The two men on board, Capt. Fernando Ribas-Dominicci and Capt. Paul Lorence died in the fiery crash. World-wide opinion ranged trom total support for the President's actions to a contemptible condemnation of the attack. Even some of the U.S. allies, most notably France, were so much against the bombing that they refused to let the U.S, fly through their air space. No matter what their individual opinions, American citizens, in tact, most of the people ot the world, are united in one thought: Terrorism Must be Stopped. Above: 1 chink Clint is amused! Below: Clint is in love’ Nice hearts, ladies! Don't trip. Kerry; use the force! 176 Get back to work! Above: Another exciting day in the science room. Lett: Now THAT'S a big bug! 177 THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT ... The new king of entertainment. Bill Cosby, has proved once again to ail people in all walks of life that it is possible to be funny and entertaining, without using crude, obscene language or material. THE BILL COSBY SHOW, the brainchild of Bill Cosby himself. has been rated Number 1 in tv shows all across America. Another top-billed show this year is MIAMI VICE, presenting the seamy side of Miami, yet portraying the detectives as young, attrac- tive men with lives outside their career. Along with the upbeat music, the show has popularized the Miami Vice Look ; rumpled cotton blazers, silk t-shirts and no socks. And of course, the inta- mous ”5 o'clock shadow . Don iohnson and Philip Michael Thom- as are the people to be” this year. W ith his portrayal in both RAMBO and ROCKY IV. Sylvester Stallone has brought the american hero to life once again. After ears ot hiding following the turbulent 60s, Stallone has once again made wwds like loyalty , national pride , guts and brav- ery everyday goals. Love him or hate him. no one can deny that his movies have had a profound attect on the movie-goers of today. The characters in his two most famous movies seem to have a great deal in common: they both depend on themselves to make the system work; they both seem to face odds that would turn most people away in defeat; and they both seem to somehow, at the most crucial moment, find the stamina or the strength to vanquish all enemies, to emerge victorious. This cleaning can really wear a guy out! THESE PAGES SPONSORED BY: MERLY HAYDEN TRUCKING HEY NOW!! Las Vegas, here 1 come! WHADDAYA MEAN, you don't like my hair? ? Hey, this is the latest hat fashion from Paris! I like to sleep while 1 work! Oh, i HATE having my picture taken! THESE PAGES SPONSORED BY: SHELL OIL COMPANY OHHHHH—is it—DON JOHNSON???? 180 Reach for the sky! Yeah. I'M having fun! OH NO—IT S..........Mr. Hecker!!! 181 1 didn't know we lived near the ocean??? Throw it Lora! What’s your secret Theresa 182 Above; Mr. Hecker s secretaries1 Below: Heyt y reat lunch! x Chuck' new. h lirat tie FRIENDS FOREVER' Above Not icim’ Fun tmws m B,olo£ ' Bcum; Pawing the un h on 184 DO YOU REMEMBER • • My favorite male movie star was -------------------------— My favorite female movie star was -----------------------— The favorite song of the year was------------------------- by-------------------------------------------------------- The best’’ couple at BHS was ----------------------------- and------------------------------------------------------- The best looking guy girl was----------------------------- The nicest person at BHS was------------------------------ My dream vor the future in 1986 w'as to -------------—— The person 1 most enjoyed being with in 1986 was --------- The one person who seemed to have it all together was My favorite class was----.-------------------------------- The kindest person at BHS was----------------------------- The thing I will remember most about BHS is--------------- The one thing I wanted to have changed at BHS was_ The person most likely to succeed is---------------------- The best thing about being a student at BHS is------------ 184 THE TERROR OF NATURE ... In a span of only 3 months, two disasters would strike and kill over 35,000 people. As the rest of the world stood by in horror and disbelief, the devastated countries tried to go on with life. September 19. an ordinary day in Mexico City. But sudden- ly, at 7:18 a.m., the ground began to shake with a tremendous, deadly force. Within seconds, over 2,(XX) people died and over 10,(X)0 were buried somewhere in the ruins of the city. For af many of those buried alive, help would come too late. Within seconds an entire Columbian town of over 20.000 people was obliterated when the volcano Nevada del Ruiz erupted. The force of the eruption was equivalent to the ancient explosion of Mount Vesuvius. Despite earlier warnings from the volcano itself, the inhabi- tants ot Columbia were taken by surprise. Like the 1980 blast of Mount St. Helens, there wras no flow of lava; rather, the heat of the blast melted the thick snow cover that ordinarily covered the mountain. The melting snow trickled down the mountain, picking up stones and debris, reaching speeds of 30 m.p.h. This How roared into rivers, creating an even larger avalanche, consuming everything in its path. Many of the inhabitants of the town of Amero were still asleep when the avalanche roared through their town, burying most of the people in a sea of mud and debris. The flow continued on its path, destroying 3 other communities. In the aftermath of the disaster, there was only silence, until the moans and cries of the injured and dying began. 185 Jim Sranron Superintendent Mary Alice Havens High School Secretary Ross Barefoot Guidance Counselor Tom McGonigal Principal Carol Bechtold I ligh School Clerk Pam Beach Home Ec. Don Schillinger Vice Principal V . f w ' u i V- L ! 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