BELOIT HIGH SCHOOL BELOIT KANSAS 1974 TROJAN VOL 72 TABLE OF CONTENTS Mood pages.........................................2 Pastimes...........................................8 Teamwork......................................... 20 Extra-curricular..................................50 Educators.........................................84 Classmates........................................92 Graduates........................................106 Mood pages 120 School You Bring Me Happiness .. Or You Bring Me Misery Work Means Play v%v.%v v ' 4 Or Play Means Work The Cast Veta Simmons! I thought you were dead!” ”How about some more eyeliner?” . “I thought it was darn good. The best senior play in the last 50 years.” (Mike Blass, 74) Fairly good, we should have them all the time if they had enough people.” (Tim Steiner, '76) The play was fun and exciting, and we had an excellent play cast. It could not have been performed better than it was. (Stephen Zachary, 74) The senior class of BHS presented the play Harvey, written by Mary Chase, in the BHS auditorium on December 20, 1973. Situated in a city in the far west, the three-act comedy is set in the library of the Dowd family mansion; and in the reception room of Chumley's Rest, a sanitarium. The play centers around the exploits of Elwood P. Dowd and his friend, Harvey, a six foot tall white rabbit; and the attempts of Elwood's sister to have him committed to the sanitarium. Due to a lot of hassles, the energy crisis, and a postponement, the play had to be rescheduled for 3:00 p.m. December 20. The play was performed before a small, but appreciative, audience. Cast members left to right: Natalie Hewitt, Charlie Wagner, Rick Harrison, Pam White, Becky Litton, Scott Reiter, Susan Steiner. Not pictured: Pat Kadel, Stephen Zachary, Greg H Hansen, and Tony Hei man. Piney falling into an endless sleep. Tom comforting Piney after Mother Shipton's death. The Charge is Murder Judge..................................Joieen Munsey Bailiff...................................Brenda Blass Janet York, prosecutor....................Angela Guipre Michelle Bums, defense attorney . . . Ruth Brockway Robert Lindon, defendant............................Jim Beeler Mayme Evans, twelfth juror.......................Sylvia Ludwig Dwight Calstead, a student.............Charlie Wagner Sophia Golden, a landlady................Rogene Specht Wilma Jordan, a police officer . . . Sandy Williams Joan Riley, a professor............................Rose Dobratz Court Reporter.........................Andra Fletchall Three On a Bench Betty, a girl, just out of high school.......Delores Deets Harry, an older man—two months older . .Frank Hollaway Mrs. Moore, a kinkly middle aged widow . . Bev Ackerman Officer Callahan, a patrolman..................Monty Long The Outcasts of Poker Flat Uncle Billy, outcast...................................Jeff Tevis Mother Shipton, outcast..................Nancy Abercrombie John Oakhurst, outcast..........................Dean Speaks Duchess, outcast.......................................Kris Wood Tom Simson, a young man..........................Jon Beeler Piney Woods, his fiancee.....................Kathy Huffman Jim Wheeler, a solid citizen...................Ken Christie “In the car we had fun (adj Christmas Prom? Was I there? (Mrs. Larson) The Prom was great but the intermissions were even better! (Brenda Blass, '75) Juniors and seniors congregated at the American Legion Hall, Saturday, December 22, for This Magic Moment, the 1973 Christmas Prom. Entertaining the group from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. was Snow from Lawrence, Kansas. Following tradition. Senior class president, Greg Hansen, presented the prom to the Junior class during intermission. After three postponements, waiting until the last minute to decorate, and having a band cancellation, everyone expected the worst. Fortunately, the Christmas Prom was not a total disaster, because of the hard work of a few loyal seniors. 14 Jr-Sr Prom We May Never Pass This Way Again was the theme for the annual Junior-Senior Prom held April 27 at the Beloit Elks Club. The evenings activities began with the traditional dinner. The menu consisted of barbecued beef, tossed salad, scalloped potatoes, rolls, green beans and ice cream. A short program followed with Jon Beeler, president of the Junior class, inviting everyone to the dance. Andra Flet-chall sang Time in a Bottle accompanied by Raelene Walker. Sophomore servers included Kathie File, Janet Fogo, Jane Hansen, Kris Me Clintock, Connie Schaffer, Brenda Treaster, Tammy Wilson, Greg Hewitt, Jim Hewitt, Joe LeSage, Mike Spicher, Tim Steiner, Dan Pruitt and Jeff Thomas. 16 19 Football Homecoming Football homecoming began with a traditional afternoon parade. Sophomores won first prize with their float, Making You an Offer. Queen candidates and their escorts were then introduced at the pep rally held downtown. At halftime of the Beloit-Concordia homecoming game to the music Let Me Call You Sweetheart, the Beloit Trojan Band and Pep Club formed a heart on the football field. Following this the queen candidates, Marsha Ackerman, Kathy Brummer, Pat Kadel and their escorts were introduced by Greg Hansen, the Master of Ceremonies. Marsha Ackerman was crowned 1973-74 Football Homecoming Queen. With a 33-0 victory for the Trojans, the Queen and her attendants, along with the BHS student body, danced to Justis at the Elks Lodge. Queen candidates and escorts: Scott Reiter, Pat Kadel, Terry Campbell, Queen Marsha Ackerman, Jim Kindscher, Kathy Brummer. VARSITY SQUAD: Back Row, L. to R: Coach Johnson, Rodney Wisehart, Jeff Tevis, Randy Vetter, Coach Williams, Jon Beeler, Carl Hobbs, Kevin Phillips, Coach Piazza. 3rd Row: Steve Wilcoxson, Mike Spich-er, Dan Pruitt, Jim Hewitt, Randy Walker, Jeff Thomas, Tim Steiner, Wayne Petterson, Coach Rowh. 2nd Row: Gene Howard, Steve Dietz, Doug Cox, Tim Chapman, James Wadick, Jim Beeler, Bob McGau-ghey, Rick Hartenbower, David Gantenbein. 1st Row: Mike Gridley, Shelly File, Jerry Goddard, Mark Studer, Bob Miller, Don File, Jack Black, Dave Pruitt, Steve Thompson. During our four years of football we learned to play for and with each other.” (Steve Thompson 74) Football is played with controlled violence, a smart coach, and players who understand what it's all about. (Rick Hartenbower 75) Football is a demanding experience that helps to develop accord between all members of the team. (Carl Hobbs '75) Head Football Coach Clayton Williams sums up a winning season with a 6-3 overall record by saying, Coming within one step of our goal of winning the league was a great finish for our boys. Off to a good start, the Trojans tromped Riley County but then met defeat the following Friday against the high ranked Minneapolis Lions. But the gridders showed winning consistency in their next two league games with Belleville and Osborne. The Trojans saw their second defeat when they traveled to Marysville for the Bulldogs Homecoming. Determined to win their own Homecoming game, the Trojans captured a victory over the Concordia Panthers. Again, the gridders showed talent in winning two consecutive league games against Mankato and Smith Center. Losing a crucial game with Lincoln, which would have made Beloit NKL co-champions, left the Trojans with a second place title in league play. Assisting Coach Williams were coaches Jay Rowh, Ken Piazza, and Jerry Johnson. The players making the all-league team were seniors Bob Miller, Jerry Goddard, and Mike Gridley. Receiving honorable mention were Rick Hartenbower, Mark Studer, and Shelly File. Hartenbower was also named All-American in High School Football by Who's Who in High School Athletics. Bob Miller cuts upfield for a 46 yard run. Beloit's tight defense prevents a Lincoln touchdown. Senior Lettermen Jack Black Don File Shelly File Jerry Goddard Mike Gridley Bob Miller 26 Dave Pruitt Mark Studer Steve Thompson FRESHMAN SQUAD: Back Row, L. to R.: Danny Gentry, Jerry Parsons, Kyle Wentling, Tim Campbell, Kenny File, Mike Heidrick, Ronnie Weber, Dan Fobes, Coach Johnson. Front Row: Steve Jermark, Warren Jermark, Alan Shull, Mark Spicher, Doug Koster, Wade Smyth, Jerry Adams, Jeff James. 27 Cross Country L. to R.: Back Row-David Zachary, Mark Melton, Sam Front Row-Lee Widrig, Gary Smith, Coach Woelk, Smith, Joey Cikanek, Van Wichers, Steve Zacharv. Brian Jermark, Monty Long. M. Melton and L. Widrig run in Trojans relax before Beloit Cross Country Meet, stride. It's what you make it. (Steve Zachary. 74) It's really hard running up those lulls. (Mark Melton, 77) It's fun but hard work. (David Zachary, '76) The BHS Cross Country team was seen in early fall jogging along at a steady clip preparing for their Cross Country races, which consists of two miles. With ten boys out, Coach Randy Woelk was able to enter a full team in the meets, something that he was not able to do the previous year. With only one returning letterman, Steve Zachary, the team was an inexperienced one but showed proof of their hard work by finishing fifth in the league meet. Steve Zachary, Gary Smith, Joey Cicanek, and David Zachary were the four boys that met the requirements to earn a letter. Coach Woelk reflects upon the season by saying, The Cross Country team had a full team in all the meets this year. Those Beloit runners that went to the league and regional meets placed well. Melton paces himself at Beloit meet. Beloit team gets a lead early in the race We had a ball, tennis ball that is.” (Jeri James, 75) We had a ball, tennis ball that is. (Jeri James, '75). L. to R.; Back Row- Melissa Arnold, Marlene Heidrick, Sylvia Ludwig, Angela Guipre, Front Row- Michelle Guipre, Debbie Huggins, Jeri James, Delores Deets. We improved a lot compared to last year. (Bonnie Heiman, '76) I think it's fun and more people should go out for it. (Debbie Higgins, '77) Billie Jean Bean , as the tennis squad called their coach, led the second girls tennis team to an exciting season. Ten girls made up the team and sported new orange knit outfits. The season saw some close matches and great improvement was shown over the previous year. The netters played Ellsworth twice, losing 4-5 and 2-7; Chapman twice, losing 3-6 and winning 9-0; Concordia, winning 9-6; and Plainville, losing 2-7. No. 1 and No. 2 doubles teams traveled to the Regional tourney at Russell. S. Ludwig and A. Guipre got a bye their first round but lost their second round. C. Olmstead and D. Deets won their first round but lost their second. Coach Sharon Bean comments on the season by saying, We've come a long way in just two years-it seemed like the first year all we could do is get shut out 0-8. But things looked better for us this year thanks to a 'little more experience' and a fine, enthusiastic group of girls who practiced hard- sometimes I think they thought they were at football practice. Sylvia serves to opponents at Regionals. Coach Sharon Bean s. D. Huggins and M. Guipre M. Arnold and M. Heidrick Ludwig and A. Guipre C. Olmstead and 0. Deets B. Heiman and J. James Connie reaches for a shot. Jeri warms up before a match. Angela uses backhand for return shot. It's got to be a mistake. (Connie File, 74) Winter Sports Homecoming was presented between the B and A games, against the Osborne Bulldogs, January 11. Introducing the queen candidates was Dave Pruitt as Master of Ceremonies. The candidates were Connie File, Natalie Hewitt, Cathy Kirgis, Susan Steiner, and serving as honorary queen was Susanne Fabricius, AFS student. Connie File was chosen 1973-74 Winter Sports Homecoming Queen. Connie and her attendants reigned over the varsity game which proved to be a narrow victory for the Trojans, with a final score of 59-57. Following the game a dance was held at the VFW Hall. Providing music was Gage. 32 Queen Connie File ■p ■ Winter Sports Homecoming Queen candidates and their escorts (From Left to Right) Mark Studer, Susanne Fabricius, Scott Reiter, Natalie Hewitt, Steve Thompson, Queen Connie File, Brian Jermark, Cathy Kirgis, Jack Black, Susan Steiner. ‘‘A goal a minute would have kept the Trojans in it.” (Mike Blass, 74) It's a fun sport! (Gary Smith, '75) I think that most of the credit for winning the games we did goes to the coach. (Steve Zachary, '74) If we would have had more points than our opponents at the end of the games, we would have had more victories. (Tim Steiner, '76) Fired up and with high hopes of giving Trojan basketballers a winning name. Smith Center Redmen saw defeat on the opening game of the season against Beloit. Spirits were still high as Trojans traveled to Belleville to meet a state-ranked team. During the last quarter, Beloit pulled within five points of tieing the score, but the game ended; Belleville 57, Beloit 44. The next two games went to opponents Minneapolis and Lincoln, but the Trojans bounced back to defeat Mankato. Coming close towards the close of the game, but then dropping back again, the Trojans lost again Concordia. Beloit fans saw an exciting Homecoming game as Osborne fell short two points when the buzzer sounded. Beloit, being invited to their first mid-state tournament, lost against three larger schools, taking eighth in tourney play. During the second half of the season, Beloit overtook Mankato, Osborne, and Concordia but fell to five other teams, one of them being a new opponent, Hoisington. With school and team spirit at it's utmost, Beloit traveled to Belleville for the Regional Tournament. Playing a very close and exciting game all the way, Trojans lost to Smith Center 55-53, closing out their season. Head Coach Jerry Johnson comments upon the season, We were a young and inexperienced team playing against strong competition. This was a challenge our players faced. Even though we didn't have a winning season the players played good ball. Coach Johnson A Beloit 44 ■, ■ ■ Smith Center 35 Beloit 44 Belleville 57 Beloit 39 Minneapolis 65 Beloit 64 Lincoln 70 Beloit 61 Mankato 53 Beloit 66 Concordia 79 Beloit Beloit 59 50 Osborne Smith Center 57 61 Mid-State Tournament Beloit 54 Russell 75 Beloit 64 Abilene 83 Beloit 45 Ellsworth 51 Beloit 41 Belleville 65 Beloit 65 Hoisington 89 Beloit 49 Lincoln 50 Beloit 67 Minneapolis 74 Beloit 62 Mankato 54 Beloit 62 Osborne 51 Beloit 64 Lyons 67 Beloit 55 Concordia 44 Regional Tournament Beloit 53 Smith Center 55 Gridley reaches foi tip-off on home court against Minneapolis. Smith dribbles around a Lyons defender. McGaughey using his head wisely against a Redman. (Left to Right) Steve Wilcoxson, Doug Cox, Stephen Leo Widrig, Bob McGaughey, Tim Steiner, Jack Zachary, Mark Morrison, Don File, Mike Gridley, Black, Gary Smith. Coach Jerry Johnson, Coach Jay Rowh, Mike Blass, B-Team basketball all the way!” (Bob McGaughey 75) B-TEAM BASKETBALL, Top Row (L to R): Coach Jay Rowh, Monty Long, Jim Hewitt, Jon Beeler, Joey Cikanek, Mike Spicher, Randy Walker, Curt Gridley, Sam Smith, David Zachary, Mike Earle, Craig Smyth, Kevin Phillips, Jim Beeler, Kevin Koster. Steiner and Cikanek reaching for rebound in B-team play. B-TEAM RECORD Beloit 39 Smith Center 41 Beloit 42 Belleville 40 Beloit 38 Minneapolis 49 Beloit 31 Lincoln 49 Beloit 49 Mankato 50 Beloit 66 Concordia 75 Beloit 38 Osborne 52 Beloit 64 Smith Center 61 Beloit 56 Belleville 54 Beloit 54 Hoisington 72 Beloit 42 Lincoln 48 Beloit 65 Minneapolis 64 Beloit 67 Mankato 35 Beloit 64 Osborne 58 Beloit 58 Lyons 68 Beloit 43 Concordia 42 This year was the best season I've had as the players really worked hard. (Jim Beeler '75) Many tense moments were provided for the fans, as seven of the B-team games went down to the last five seconds before the victor emerged, Beloit winning five of these games. Right from the start the B-team ran into trouble with turnovers and fouls as their record plunged to 1-6. The team, however started to play better fundamentally and advanced their record to 3-8 during midseason. Finally, working together as a team, the B-team won four out of its last five games raising their record to 7-9. The season ended with a determined and well balanced B-team, coached by Jay Rowh. Rebounding was the key to the season, as Beloit out-rebounded every opponent they played. B-Team basketbal lers put up a tight defense. Cox ponders the situation. Jumping Jack Black in action! FRESHMAN RECORD Beloit 55 Smith Center 21 Beloit 46 Belleville 59 Beloit 62 Minneapolis 42 Beloit 42 Lincoln 44 Beloit 44 Mankato 37 Beloit 69 Osborne 43 Beloit 66 Concordia 44 Beloit 34 Smith Center 37 Beloit 64 Belleville 76 Beloit 37 Osborne 54 FRESHMAN BASKETBALL, Top Row (L to R): Coach Jerry Johnson, Mike Heidrick, Doug Koster, Alan Shull, Mark Melton, Jerry Oetting, Tim Campbell, Kyle Wentling. 37 VARSITY SQUAD; (L. to R.) Back Row: Bob Mil- Row: Greg Hewitt, Jerry Parson, Jim Kindscher, ler, Phil Cheatum, Dave Pruitt, Mark Studer, Brian Wayne Petterson, Jeff Tevis, Kim Nelson. Jermark, Barry Teaster, Coach Ken Piazza. Front Win, lose, or draw, you're my team!” (Coach Piazz) It's an individual sport; nobody can help you. What you have to do, you do on your own. (Wayne Petterson, '76) Wrestling has done more for my own personal, mental, and physical growth than any other sport that I have ever gone out for. (Jeff Tevis, '75) Ken Piazza's Trojan wrestlers had a successful season, capturing the NKL title and finishing with a 7-1 record. Beloit went up against Concordia, Riley County, Superior, Minneapolis, Osborne, Stockton, Ellsworth, and Belleville, losing only to Superior. Trojans proved their competitive spirit at the Osborne match, Beloit's toughest league rival, when Trojans won 27-25. Trojan grapplers participated in the Superior Invitational (3rd), where Wayne Petterson received Best Wrestler Award ; the Beloit Invitational (1st), and the District Tournament (1st). Eight Trojans went to Regionals, where Beloit took seventh, with Mark Studer and Jim Kindscher taking second, thus moving them on to state. At Colby, Jim and Mark both took second in their weight class and placed seventh team wise in the state tourney. Jeff Tevis tries to break a neutral position. B-TEAM SQUAD (L. to R.), Back Row: Coach Larry Bauman, Ward Bryant, Steve Jermark, Piazza, Tim Chapman, Dave Gantenbein, Jeff Jerry Adams. James, Jack Lewis, Dan Pruitt, Mark Spicher, 40 Pruitt wins again! A cliff-hanger for Nelson. Ed And Jim Take 2nd in State Jermark made me do it. (Ed Studer, '74) State competition is the Michelob of the wrestling world, (Jim Kind-scher, 74) “You’re kidding ... ! (Becky Litton, 74) Queen candidates and their escorts. From Left to Right: Mike Gridley, Teresa Waddell, Ben Cooter, Queen Becky Litton, Shelly File, and Pam Porter. 42 - Pam Porter, Attendant Teresa Waddell, Attendant The annual Beloit Relays were held April 18 at the Trojan Stadium. Winning teams in Class 3A, 2A, and 1A were Concordia, - 3A, Solomon - 2A, and Washington - 1A. The Beloit Trojans finished fourth in the 2A division. The crowning of the queen was held at the Spring dance on Friday evening the 19 of April at the Elks Lodge. Candidates were, Becky Litton, Pam Porter and Teresa Waddell. Acting as Master of ceremonies was Jim Kindcher. The coronation took place during intermission at the dance. Receiving the honor was Becky Litton. The performing band was Flagstone of Beloit. Queen, Becky Litton 43 To be good, you have to discipline yourself. (Wayne Petterson. 76) People think it's an individual sport, but when it comes down to the League meet, it's a team sport. (Frank Hollaway, '75) I get high on track. (Don File, '74) The funnest sport! (Randy Walker, '76) The 1974 boys track season saw some outstanding individual accomplishments. Mark Morrison set a new high school long jump record with a leap of 22'6 . He broke Don Widrig’s old record of 22'5 set in 1952. This brought Morrison a second place medal in the state outdoor meet. Bob Miller also traveled to state and captured fifth in the 100 yd. dash. Don File set a new record at the League Meet in the high jump, reaching 6'1 , and also brought home a gold medal. Three seniors stuck out the season: Bob Miller, Don File, and Mark Studer. Bob is a four year letterman in the sprints and relays. Don is a four year letterman in the hurdles and high jump. Mark is a two-year letter-man in the discus. Team accomplishments were not as good as expected due to some injuries to vital team members. Beloit did capture fourth at the Beloit Relays, missing third by one point; and also fourth at the League meet. The freshmen team had a good season, placing high on the charts in all of their meets. The Trojans were coached by Jay Rowh, with Bob Harrison and Clayton Williams assisting. Rowh states, Our best squad since 1971 (NKL Champs). We were hurt by injuries to all three of our sophomore letter-men. There will be seven returning iettermen for 1974-75. We need vast improvement out of the rest of our sophomores if we are to challenge next year. L. to R.: Back Row- David Zachary, Joe LeSage, Jim Hewitt, Kenny File, Wade Smyth, Tim Campbell, Mark Spicher, Alan Shull, Brian Salt kill, Warren Jermark, Barry DePoy, Danny Gentry, Steve Kelly. Middle Row-Coach Harrison, Rodney Wisehart, Mike Spicher, Doug Cox, Kirby Roll, Steve Dietz, Jeff Thomas, Steve WiI— coxson, Tim Jordan. Wayne Petterson, Dave Ganten- bein, Mitch Smith, Randy Walker, Robert Wagner (manager). First Row- Coach Rowh, Coach Williams, James Wadick, Randy Vetter, Bob McGaughey, Rick Hartenbower, Mark Studer, Don File, Bob Miller, Rick Harrison, Jerry Goddard, Frank Hollaway, Kevin Phi Hips. Miller stretches for first at League meet. Hollaway prepares to throw shot at Beloit Invitational. Hartenbower receives hand-off from Thomas in Coach Rowh confers with Miller after 100 yard dash. 880 relay. W. Petterson flips for longer distance in long jump. Morrison gets a good start for 880 relay. A GIRLS TRACK TEAM, L to R: Back Row - Marilyn McPeak, Kody Kimerer, Melissa Arnold, Dawn Thompson, Pam Heidrick, Judy Donker, Middle Row - Coach Bean, Leila Case, Rose Dobratz, Andra Fletchall, Connie Schaffer, Candy Van Pelt, Janet Fogo, Rachel Severance, Kae Weber. Front Row - Kelli Kruse, Becky Litton, Marsha Ackerman, Michelle Guipre, Carolyn Dobratz, Kathie File, Fido, Judy Buckland. “We had to work for what we got. (Janet Fogo, 76) Track was a lot of fun and hard work, but mainly it was striving to reach our goals. (Candy Van Pelt, '77). Track was a lot of hard work but I think we all appreciated Miss Bean working us. (Cathy Kirigs, '74). Coach Sharon Bean led her girls track team to an exciting and rewarding season. The highlight of the season was when the 440 yd. relay team, composed of Candy Van Pelt, Connie Schaffer, Rose Dobratz, and Marsha Ackerman, took third at the state outdoor meet held in Wichita. This is the first time in the history of BHS girls track that anyone has placed at state. The Trojans best track meet was the Regional meet where Beloit tied for fifth out of 32 teams. Candy Van Pelt took first in the 220 yd. dash. Cathy Kirgis placed third in the 110 yd. hurdles, the 880 yd. relay team took second and the 440 yd. relay team took third, enabling each of these girls to go to state. The track squad participated in meets at Beloit (dual), Lynn, Philfipsburg, Beloit Invitational, Concordia, Jewell, League Regional, and State. New records were set this year by the 440 yd. relay team, 880 yd. relay team, 880 yd. run by Michelle Guipre, and the 220 yd. run by Candy Van Pelt. Connie Schaffer tied the school record in the 110 yd. dash and Cathy Kirgis established the record in the 110 yd. hurdles. Coach Bean looks back on the season by saying, In early season we got off to a slow start but we got in gear at our Invitational. By the time League rolled around everyone was going great guns and at Regional we really outdid ourselves with six girls qualifying for state. 46 Coach Bean congratulates Candy after winning the 220 yd. dash at Regional. Van Pelt, Schaffer, Ackerman, and Dobratz make up state 440 relay team. Coach Bean Kirgis, Dobratz, and Ackerman were consistent winners in the hurdles. “We did pretty good considering we had three coaches.'' (Ken Christie. 75) Golf Squad (Left to Right) Coach Hoi I, Ken Christie, Lee Widrig, Jon Beeler, Jim Beeler, Mark Noah, Tim Steiner, Joey Cikanek, Kevin Koster, Craig Smyth, Dean Speaks, Kele Wentling, Ben Cooter. Mike Earle. I taught Jack Nicklaus everything he knows. (Tim Steiner, '76) Wait till next year. (Mark Noah, 76) The Golf squad with a full schedule, traveled to Abilene, Minneapolis, Clay Center, Mankato, Ellsworth, Belleville, Lincoln for the League meet, Minneapolis for the Regional, and hosted their own meet. The B team also competed at Beloit and both the B and C teams competed at Mankato. Nine people earned positions on the varsity during the season, six lettering. Throughout the year the 2-man team was Jim Beeler and Jon Beeler. Frequent changes occurred on the 4-man team, with only Kyle Charlie Wagner, Keith Hamilton, Ward Bryant, Craig Farwell. Not pictured Greg Hewitt, Sheldon Christie, Lynn Christie. Wentling and Mark Noah competing in every meet. Joey Cikanek, Ken Christie, Ward Bryant and Tim Steiner were the other members of the varsity. The team placed 1st at Mankato; 2nd at Minneapolis; and 3rd at Belleville and in the League meet, 2-man took 1st at Belleville, Minneapolis, and Mankato; 2nd at the League, and finished in a tie for 2nd at Beloit. At Mankato, the 4-man team took 2nd. Individually Jim Beeler tied for 1st medalist at Beloit, and and 3rd at Ellsworth; placed 4th at Minneapolis and 5th at Belleville. Beloit's B team 4-man placed 3rd at Mankato, and the 6-man 3rd, with the C team's 2-man taking 3rd. BHS 4-man team attending Regional were Christie, Jim and Jon Beeler comprised the 2-man team. Steiner, Noah, and Wentling. Tim blasts out of the sand trap. Kyle takes a break between rounds. Jon practices his driving. Mark watches flight of the ball. Ken lines up his drive. Jim lines up for a putt. “Those who worked hard did a good job.” (Marsha Ackerman, 74) Everyone was behind the boys all the way. (Kae Weber, '75) The girls support of the boys plays a part in the boys performance. (Raelene Walker, '75) Pep Club spirit was dragging at the beginning of the school year, but with the help of the coaches, the Booster Club, and a different approach to Pep Rallies, Trojan spirit was revived. During each season, the head coach of each sport talked to Pep Club, explaining the rules of the game. The new money-making project was selling wrestling buttons along with concession stands for all sports being the major source of income. Looking for a change of uniforms. Pep Club voted on the pattern and fabric, but the idea never materialized. With high hopes for next year, plans for new uniforms, different offices in Pep Club, and new cheerleading squads are planned. 52 Joleen Munsey Dee Ann Monty Ronda Schramek Becky File Connie File Marlene Heidrick Luann Belknap Natalie Hewitt Terie Smith Carolyn Greif Judy Carver Nolta Oetting Raelene Walker Bev Ackerman Becky Berndt Tammy Wilson Janette Wilson Brenda Treaster Deanna Crandall Leila Case Nancy Oetting Judy Donker Pam Plymire Kelli Kruse Debbie Huggins Jeanne Gawith Angela Guipre Marilyn McPeak Carolyn Dobratz Sue Criswell Candy VanPelt Pam Underhill Melisa Arnold Jane Hansen Kris Tripp Chris Heidrick Loma Case Kris McClintock Kae Weber Dawn Thompson Jeri James Rachel Severance Brenda Blass Kody Kimerer Mari Clegg Kathy Huffman Connie Schaffer Tami Thierolf Susan Steiner Rose Dobratz Priscilla Thompson Marsha Ackerman Nancy Abercrombie Amy Ridgeway Rita Thompson Michelle Guipre Arlene Snyder Joan Weidenhaft Jeanette Hamilton Patty Miller Kim Em mot Janet Fogo Delores Deets Cathy Kirgis Andra Fletchall Pat Kadel Kelli Kruse-Sec.-Treas., Marsha Acker- Co-sponsors Mrs. Larson, Miss man-Pres., Kae Weber-Vice Pres. Struble. “The most important part of being a cheerleader is promoting spirit to the boys.’’ (Andra Fletchall, 75) If you know the guys care it makes it really worthwhile. (Delores Deets, '75) It's alot of fun, but it's alot of work, too. (Sue Criswell, '77) Attending a five-day cheerleading camp, sponsored by NCA, were the Varsity and B-team squads. Besides bringing home three blue superior ribbons, one red ex- cellent ribbon, and the Spirit Stick, the Varsity was nominated for the Coca Cola Award, an honor for the top squad there. Participating in a later session, the B-team received two superior and two outstanding ribbons. Money-making projects were new and few. They included selling donations to win a Trojan wall hanging and bake sales. B-Team Connie Schaffer Kris McClintock Kathie File Dee Monty Freshman ue Criswell Marilyn McPeak Carolyn Dobratz Kodv Kimerer i liii list i liii I IEC- MEMBERS OF LETTERMEN'S: Bob Miller, Jack Black, Mike Gridley, Brian Jermark, Mark Studer, Jerry Goddard, Shelly File, Jim Kindscher, Dave Pruitt, Steve Thompson, Gene Howard, Mike Blass, Don File, Scott Reiter, Steve Zachary, Kim Nelson, Carl Hobbs, Jon Beeler, Rick Hartenbower, Kevin Phillips, Barry Treaster, Craig Smyth, Randy Vetter, Jim Beeler, Jeff Tevis, James Wadick, Gary Smith, Joey Cikanek, Doug Cox, Bob McGaughey, Randy Walker, Wayne Petter-son, Tim Steiner, Greg Hewitt, Dave Gantenbein, Mike Spicer, David Zachary, Steve Wilcoxson, Jeff James, Jerry Oetting, Jerry Parsons. (Not Pictured: Lee Widrig). “We got pride.” (Steve Thompson, 74) I feel we are the most organized club, have the best attendance, and most of all we've got pride. (Bob McGaughey, '75) We do things, instead of talking about them.11 (Jim Beeler, '75) During the fall, Lettermen's sold shirts, t-shirts, jerseys, jack-(Left to Right) David Pruitt, Treasurer; Mike Gridley, Secretary; Mark Stu- ets and sweaters for X-mas gifts, der, Vice-President; Jack Black, President, Brian Jermark, Stuco-Rep. Many of these later showed up in the halls of BHS. Donations were accepted at all home basketball games and wrestling matches. Coke-break was held after 4th hour, on Thursdays. The first All Sports Banquet, of Beloit High School, was held on April 19, at the Elks Hall. Ken Cochran, coach of the Marymount Spartans of Salina, was the guest speaker. All athletes were honored by the coaches for their participation in the sports program, before the meal. A picnic was held at the end of the year. ‘‘Writing gives us a chance to know ourselves better.” (Ralene Walker, 75) The wind now sings a softer tune to the slim green dancers that sway gently on their once black barren stage. The evening seems peaceful now with the moon dressed in a new gown lying in its silver studded blanket of night. The early afternoon of spring is like my life with morning a misty dew ridden memory. With late afternoon only a whispered wish told to the sinking sun. With evening a quiet realm to escape to after a weary day. I wish I could put the early afternoon of spring in one endless room and live in that room the rest of my life. - Joleen Munsey - (Left to Right) Top: Joleen Munsey Keith Hamilton Greg Hansen, JoAnn Buckland. Second Row: Nancy Abercrombie, Phyllis Liggett, Deena Fulton, Kathy Huffman. Third Row: Steve Wilcoxson, Cheryl Jay, Rachel Severance, Raelene Walker, Jane Hansen, Charlie Wagner, Kae Weber. We enjoy writing, and we enjoy people reading our writings. (Joleen Munsey, '75) If you don't create, you can't relate. (Charlie Wagner, '75) Tells is an organization in which members write poems, plays, stories, and songs. They are presented at meetings under the direction of Tells President Joleen Munsey. Comments and criticisms are given, along with different discussions on how to improve the writings. Creative Night was held in which various writings and skills were performed in front of an audience. For Creative Night, Tells performed two plays, I'll Never Promise, and The Dogs Turn Criminal. A typewriter routine, dueling banjos, assorted poems and songs were also presented. Windows, an annual book project of Tells full of poems and writings was published, and sold for $1.00. (Left to Right) Top: Cheryl Jay, Treasurer; Rachel Severance, Vice-President; Bottom: Greg Hansen, Stu-co; Joleen Munsey, President. (Not pictured: Raelene Walker, Secretary and Recorder.) 57 “It helps you to use expression freely.” (Nancy Abercrombie, 75) The BHS Forensics team attended a meet in Osborne, co-hosted an invitational with St. John's, and traveled to Manhattan to compete in the Regional and State Forensics Festival. Ratings in the regional meet were: Nancy Abercrombie, poetry, II; Kathy Huffman, prose, II; Bev Ackerman, poetry, II; Joleen Munsey, prose, II; Kris Wood, original interpretation, III; Cheryl Jay and Rachel Severance, duet act, I; Jane Hansen and Kris Tripp, duet act, II+; and the one-act play. III. Qualifying for the State meet were Cheryl Jay, Rachel Severance, and Joleen Munsey. Joleen received a I rating for her oral interpretation of prose. Rachel and Cheryl received a II for their duet-act. Back Row, Left to Right: Kris Tripp, Kathy Huffman, Joleen Munsey, and Rachel Severance. Middle Row: Kris Wood, Jane Hansen, Cheryl Jay, and Sylvia Ludwig. Front Row: Nancy Abercrombie. “It taught me how to argue with people.” (Marlene Heidrick, 77) Resolved: The federal government should provide a program to employ all employable citizens of the United States was the resolution for 1973-74 debaters. The BHS Debate squad consisted of the members of the Debate class. To pass the course, it was required that each student attend at least one debate tournament. At these tournaments, all teams had to debate at least five or six rounds, three affirmative and three negative. Tournaments were held in Junction City, Shawnee Heights High School (Tecumseh), and Phillipsburg. DEBATERS, Left to Right: Alicia Farmer, Janice Gersow, Jackie Melton, Angela Guipre, Charlei Wagner, Melissa Arnold, Ward Bryant, Rachel Severance, Nancy Oetting, Kenny File, Marlene Heidrick, Cheryl Jay, and Kathy Huffman. It’s a gas!” (Charlie Wagner, 75) A highlight of Science Club was programming and using a home-built analog computer. Another point of interest was an experiment with photocells and how they change light into electricity. C.E. Me loan, on February 20, from the Department of Chemistry at Kansas State, gave a speech on Chemical Detectives-The FDA to the Science Club and other interested members of BHS. SCIENCE CLUB (Left to Right): Charlie Wagner, Greg Hansen, Mr. Randy Woelk-Sponsor, Jon Beeler, Dean Speaks, Jim Beeler, Kim Nelson. Not pictured: Kevin Heidrick. ART PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB (Left to Right): Mr. Jerry Linton-Sponsor, Gayle Lowery, Greg Hansen, Dean Speaks, Pam Heidrick, Curt Gridley, Andy Arnold, Alicia Farmer. Not pictured: Shelly File, and Dave Mehl. “The tiniest fragment of everyday life says more than ... ?” (Walter Benjamin) All the muscle and brawn of Art Photography Club went into the production of the sculpture (pictured at left) that now adorns the east side of our high school. Art Photography Club helped with the construction of the Stage Show sets, and on the publication of students work with Tells. BHS Life Staff As editor of the BHS Life, I felt that the paper had a fairly successful year. The smallness of the class had some adverse affect, but it was also a benefit in that it provided for more individual assistance. I wish next years class lots of luck, they will probably need it. Journalism class this year was like a pair of old, smelly, well-worn tennis shoes. They've seen lots of good times but you're glad to get rid of them. It was fun but getting the paper out early seems to be an impossibility. Better luck next year. No one realizes what goes into making the paper until they are the ones doing it. Sometimes you feel it's a hopeless case but somehow we always pulled through! The best way during the year to get ideas was to read the exchange papers. Newspaper is really a good class if you want to learn what's going on in school. It was an enjoyable class, combining work with fun. The paper needs something. Maybe next years class will do something about it. The Staff, Back Row L to R - Kae Weber, Sylvia Ludwig, Melody Grose, Front Row - Angela Guipre, Scott Reiter, Mike Gridley, Teresa Waddell. Not pictured - Cathy Kirgis. 61 YEARBOOK STAFF, Left to Right: Nancy Abercrombie, Rita Thompson, Pat Simmons, Becky File, Delores Deets, Andra Fletchall, Joan Weidenhaft, Pat Kadel, Mari Clegg, Rose Dobratz, Jeri James, Susan Steiner, Alicia Farmer, Janice Gersow, Nolta Oetting. Back Row: Brenda Blass, Jim Beeler, Steve Thompson, Jon Beeler, Kevin Phillips. Not Pictured: Kevin Heidrick. “Beeeeeeeeeeee quiiiiet!!!! (Journalism class) The satisfaction we get from putting together a great yearbook makes up for all the work we put into it. (Janice Gersow, ’74) We're all eager beavers! (Kevin Heidrick, '75) The Trojan yearbook staff started out the year by attending a yearbook workshop at Cloud County Community College in Concordia. Basic principles and techniques of cover design, layout, and yearbook typography were covered. The remainder of the year was spent searching for pictures and layouts to meet deadlines. New color, quotes from students, and theme ideas were added to highlight the 1974 yearbook. The class works hard to meet another deadline. Koobraey ffats Tfel ot Thgir: Ycnan Eibmorereba Atir Nospmoht, Tap Snommis, Ykceb El if, Seroled Steed, Ardna Llahctelf, Naoj Tfahnediew, Tap Ledak, Iram Ggelc, Esor Ztarbod, Iraj Semaj, Nasus Reniets, Aicila Remraf, Ecinaj Wosreg, Atlon Gnitteo. Kcab Wor: Adnerb Ssalb, Mij Releeb, Evets Nospmoht, Noj Releeb, Nivek Spi ll ip, Ton Derutcip: Nivek Kcirdieh TROJAN Advisor . . Co-Editors . Janie Features . Fletchall Organizations..........Rose Dobratz Copy . Nancy Abercrombie Classes .... Jeri James Seniors ..........Pat Kadel Sports .... Delores Deets Faculty .... Becky File Layout . . Joan Weidenhaft Business . . . .Jim Beeler Photographer .... Steve Thompson Staff members: Mari Clegg, Brenda Blass, Jon Beeler, Pat Simmons, Nolta Oetting, Kevin Phillips, Rita Thompson, Alicia Farmer, and Kevin Heidrick. Mary, Andra, and Becky finish up layouts for the yearbook. 63 It was impossible to please all of the students, but we did a good job trying. (Jim Beeler, ’75) More students should let the Stu-Co members know what they want done. (Delores Deets, '75) We’ve got a good group this year who are willing to represent the student body and to work hard.” (Leila Case, 74) It's too bad that a few people have to abuse privileges that Stu-Co has worked hard to get for the student body. (Susan Steiner, '74) The twenty-six members of Stu-Co, lead by President Leila Case, had a busy year. Besides furnishing a juke box and a candy machine for BHS students, the members planned and sponsored Homecomings, discussed plans for a student lounge, gave flowers to senior athletes, and chose lyceums. A Stu-Co Workshop in Emporia and an AFS Round-up in Manhattan were also attended by Stu-Co members. Leila proved to be a capable student leader. Left to Right: Greg Hansen, Jim Beeler, Wayne Petterson, Curt Gridley, Kim Nelson, Charlie Wagner, Jim Kindscher, Delores Deets, Lorna Case, Susan Steiner, Marsha Ackerman, Kathy Brummer, Dee Monty, Kathy Huffman, Tammy Wilson, Pam Underhill, Judy Carver, Leila Case, Brenda Treaster, Rachel Severance, Becky Litton. Not pictured: Mary Schaffer, Brian Jermark, Kyle Wentling, Becky Bemdt, Bev Ackerman. Vice-president Judy takes over secretarial duties. Officers, Top to Bottom: Leila Case, president; Judy Carver, vice-president; and Bev Ackerman, secretary-treasurer. The pop machine was Stu-Co's main money making project. Back Row (L to R) Brian Simmons, Loma Case, Dawn Thompson, Yvonne Studer, Priscilla Thompson, Rachel Severance, Tami Thierolf, Carolyn Greif, Angela Guipre, Mrs. Jacobs, Sponsor. Middle Row -Carolyn Dobratz, Marsha Ackerman, Kelli Kruse, Candy VanPelt, Chris Heidrick, Cheryl Jay, Janet Fogo, Pam Heidrick, Kathy Brummer, Sylvia Ludwig. Front Row - Judy Donker, Pam Porter, Marlene Heidrick, Deena Fulton, Nancy Oetting, Kris McClintock, Connie Schaffer, Kathie File, Dee Monty, Alicia Farmer, Rose Dobratz, Janice Gersow. “Teaching can be a real learning experience.” (Janice Gersow. 74) People who want to become teachers get a chance to look at what teaching would involve. (Nancy Oetting, '76) Future Teachers found time the first and third Tuesday during activitiy period to teach at the Christian Church, and Elementary School for the full year. They also taught at the Junior High for one semester. Comments heard about teaching were that it was a lot of fun and would prove rewarding. Students teaching at the Christian Church also helped out at a Valentines Party for the trainable class. (L to R) President - Pam Porter, Vice President - Sylvia Ludwig, Secretary - Connie Schaffer, Treasurer -Cathy Kirgis, Stu-Co - Dee Monty. It was held February 19 with a pot luck supper starting at 6:30, then singing and games led by Future Teachers at 7:30. Those students helping at the Christian Church found that time spent helping these kids was time spent wisely. “We had a lot of accomplishments this year.” (Marian Motes, 74) Future Nurses helps you to understand more about yourself, even if you don't go into nursing. (Becky Litton, '74) Mycket trevlig Klubb. (Susanne Fab-ricius, '74) Future Nurses helped out with height, weight, eye and ear examinations at the Elementary and High School. Also a group of volunteer Future Nurses were assigned to work at the hospital in long term care, and also helping out in the kitchen. These girls volunteered to help out at the hospital, and received no money for their services. They found themselves justly rewarded by just being there to help out when needed. Back Row (L to R) Kathy Huffman, Dawn Thompson, Lorna Case, Marian Motes, Andra Fletchall, Kathy Brummer, Kae Weber, Connie File. Middle Row -Susan Steiner, Nancy Oetting, Carolyn Greif, Priscilla Thompson, Marlene Heidrick, Mary Schaffer, Kim Em- mot, Alicia Farmer. Front Row - Janice Gersow, Terie Smith, Pam Underhill, Susanne Fabricius, Marsha Ackerman, Pat Kadel, Pam White, Ronda Schramek, Becky Litton, Judy Carver, Marcia Motes, Nancy Abercrombie, Natalie Hewitt. 67 “It’s an organization full of fellowship.’’ (An-dra Fletchall, 75) It seems like everyone has lost interest in it. The true purpose of Y-Teens seems to be forgotten these days. (Nancy Abercrombie, '75) I liked Y-Teens better in Junior High because it was more organized. (Pam Plymire, '77) Parties, suppers, and banquets filled the Y-Teens year. They included a Christmas and Valentines party, Big and Little Sister banquet, plus a Mother-Daughter- Father banquet. Y-Teens also continued their support in sponsoring an underprivileged child. Up until the past year, Y-Teens had sponsored a child named Sarah Palero, but at the age of 14, her families' income became high enough for Sarah to be dependent on her family. Now Y-Teens is sponsoring a 3 year old Filipino child named Elsie Calo. Nancy Abercrombie, Beverly Ackerman, Marsha Ackerman, Luann Belknap, Becky Berndt, Brenda Blass, Kathy Brummer, Judy Carver, Leila Case, Lorna Case, Deanna Crandall, Sue Criswell, Phyllis Liggett, Delores Deets, Carolyn Dobratz, Rose Dobratz, Judy Donker, Susanne Fabricius, Alicia Farmer, Connie File, Kathie File, Andra Fletchall, Janet Fogo, Judy Fogo, Mary Gray, Carolyn Grief, Angela Guipre, Michelle Guipre, Jeanette Hamilton, Jane Hansen, Chris Heidrick, Marlene Heidrick, Pam Heidrick, Natalie Hewitt, Debbie Huggins, Jeri James, Cheryl Jay, Pat Kadel, Kody Kimerer, Cathy Kirgis, Kelli Kruse, Gayle Lowery, Sylvia Ludwig, Debbie Mah, Kris McClintock, Marilyn McPeak, Patty Miller, Dee Monty, Marcia Motes, Marian Motes, Joleen Munsey, Nancy Oetting, Nolta Oet-ting, Pam Plymire, Connie Schaffer, Mary Schaffer, Ronda Schramek, Rachel Severance, Pat Simmons, Terie Smith, Arlene Snyder, Rogene Specht, Susan Steiner, Tami Thierolf, Dawn Thompson, Priscilla Thompson, Rita Thompson, Brenda Treaster, Kristin Tripp, Pam Underhill, Candy VanPelt, Raelene Walker, Pam White, Sandy Williams, Jeanette Wilson, Tammy Wilson. “Hi-Y” Due to leadership problems, Hi-Y accomplished very little this year. However, some money was raised by continuing annual popcorn sales at football and basketball games. Plans were made to have a year-end picnic, but they were not carried through. Back Row (L. to R.): Steve Zachary, Van Wichers, Bob McGaughey, Charlie Wagner, Shelly File, Dan Pruitt. Front Row: Rick Harrison, Mark Fuller, Gene Howard, Wayne Petterson, Kevin Phillips, David Zachary, Randy Vetter, Jim Beeler, Don File, Ben Cooter, Steve Thompson, Greg Hansen, Jon Beeler. Seated: Tim Steiner, Mark McDonald, Greg Hewitt. Not pictured: Ward Bryant, Tim Campbell, Phil Cheatum, Mike Earle, Craig Emmot, David Gantenbein, Keith Hamilton, Kevin Heidrick, Jim Hewitt, Jeff James, Tim Jordan, Steve Kelly, Doug Koster, Mike Long, Wesley Lumis, Mark Lynch, Richard Martin, Jerry Parson, Sam Smith, Dean Speaks, Mark Spicher, Mike Spicher, Jeff Tevis, Jeff Thomas, Barry Treaster, Ronnie Weber. The Hi-Y room is like a cookie jar, always empty. (Bob McGaughey, 75) Mr. Ford, Hi-Y Sponsor, supervised the popcorn stand at ballgames. Officers: President-Ben Cooter; Vice-President-Steve Thompson; Secretary-Greg Hewitt; StucoRep-Wayne Petterson; Treasurer-Charlie Wagner. 69 BHS Music Department Back Row; Left to Right: Cleo Riley, Kim Nelson, Sylvia Ludwig, Pam Porter, Sandy Williams, Arlene Snyder, Kody Kimerer, Tim Chapman, Jim Kindscher, Third Row: Mark McDonald, Ward Bryant, James Wadick, David Gantenbein, Tim Campbell, Janette Wilson, John Gronewoller, Jeri James, Kristin Tripp, Tammy Wilson, Dawn Thompson, Kathy Brummer, Pam Heidrick, Michelle Guipre, Second Row: Carolyn Dobratz, Kathy Huffman, Janet Fogo, Kim Van Leewen, Becky File, Jane Hansen, Lorna Case, Mary Gray, Chris Heidrick, Candy VanPelt, Brenda Treaster, First Row: Judy Carver, Rogene Specht, Rachel Severence, Becky Litton, Rose Dobratz, Angela Guipre, Raelene Walker, Carolyn Greif, Marilyn McPeak, Debbie Huggins, Debbie Mah. It’s great except, I think we should have a class for orchestra like band because we work equally hard.” (Angela Guipre, 75) It's been a fiddlin good time. (Becky Litton, 74) It's not so bad except getting up so early, even if it is just 15 minutes early. (Carolyn Greif, '77) The orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Cleo Riley, had a busy year. They played for the junior play and the Christmas assembly. Two concerts were held, in fall and spring. On April 5th orchestra traveled to Concordia to attend the Class 2a music festival where they received a II rating. Orchestra made its final appearance at the commencement exercises, May 14. “Now let’s take it from the top!” (Mr. Fitzgerald) Marsha Ackerman Cathy Kirgis Melissa Arnold Becky Litton Becky Berndt Sylvia Ludwig Ward Bryant Mark McDonald Tim Campbell Marilyn McPeak Lorna Case Mark Melton Tim Chapman Bob Miller Deanna Crandall Marcia Motes Sue Criswell Marion Motes Carolyn Dobratz Kim Nelson Judy Donker Pat Petterson Mike Earle Wayne Petterson Kim Emmot Pam Porter Becky File Kirby Roll Kenny File Rachel Severance Lois File Alan Shull Andra Fletchall Dean Speaks Janet Fogo Rogene Specht Dave Gantenbein Mark Spicher Jerry Goddard Susan Steiner Mary Gray Tami Thierolf Curt Gridley Dawn Thompson Michelle Guipre Brenda Treaster Keith Hamilton Kris Tripp Jane Hansen Pam Underhill Chris Heidrick Kim VanLeewen Pam Heidrick Candy VanPelt Frank Hollaway James Wadick Debbie Huggins Joan Weidenhaft Jeri James Van Wichers Brian Jermark Sandy Williams Steve Jermark Janette Wilson Tim Jordan Tammy Wilson Pat Kadel David Zachary Kody Kimerer Steve Zachary Becky Berndt Drum Majorette I like band, especially the Stage Show. That's always fun. (Joan Weidenhaft, '75) 'T feel that band is a class where we all work together to achieve a goal. (Tammy Wilson, '76) Varsity Band spent most of the fall marching at home football games and getting ready for Band Day at Hays. The band, flags, and twirlers received II's for their performance. Marching season ended and the band began playing concert pieces. After many hours of practice they held two concerts. The band finished their playing season by participating in the State Contest held at Concordia, before beginning their work on the Stage Show. Those receiving I's for their solos were: Pam Porter, Clarinet; Lorna Case and Pat Kadel, Flute; Becky Litton, Trombone; and Carolyn Dobratz, Oboe. Michelle Guipre and Dawn Thompson, Clarinet; Janoette Wilson, Trumpet; Mark McDonald, Trombone and Ward Bryant, French Horn received II's. Groups Receiving II's: Clarinet Choir, Flute Trio, Varsity Band, Woodwind Trio, Brass Choir and Trombone Quartet. A Country-Western theme was used for the Stage Show featuring a Jug Band, Western, Hillbilly, and Square Dancers. All the hard work turned out a fantastic Stage Show, ending the year with everyone in good spirit. Marilyn McPeak - Pam Underbill 73 Marsha Ackerman, Pam Heidrick, Becky File, Captain. Pam Porter, Jeri James, Joan Weidenhaft. It's a lot of fun for those who really like music. (Jeri James, '75) Pep band is one of the most fun and exciting organizations I'm in. All the people in pep band have a lot of talent. It gives some of the kids a chance to show ability they wouldn't be able to show in a large band that played strictly by the music. (Curt Gridley, ’76) The pep band directed by Carl Fitzgerald made their performances at all home basketball games, playing such songs as, Walkin' With a Waddle, Sweet Georgia Brown, and El Cumbanchero. The members all enjoy playing these more modern songs and have fun performing them. They also provided the music for the annual stage show which was May 3 and 4. It’s a real blast! Get it?” (Sylvia Ludwig, 75) 1st Row, L to R - Tammy Wilson, Michelle Guipre, Dawn Thompson, Kody Kimerer, Lorna Case, Becky Litton, Sylvia Ludwig, Tami Thierolf. 2nd Row - Joan Weidenhaft, Jeri James, Dave Gantenbein, Keith Hamilton, Mark McDonald, Alan Shull, Mr. Fitz- gerald, Janet Fogo. 3rd Row - Becky File, James Wadick, Van Wichers, Tim Chapman, Curt Gridley, Jerry Goddard, Kirby Roll. Not pictured - Sue Criswell, Tim Jordan, Becky Berndt. “The Singers have talent but they don’t try hard enough to show it.” (Becky File, 75) Singers season was slow starting but got underway singing for the Lions Club and Rotary. They also performed for the fall musical concert. In March and April they were busy with contest numbers and finished the year singing in the stage chorus for the stage production, Country Roads. (Left to Right) Tim Chapman, Arlene Snyder, Stephen Zachary, Kathy Huffman, Rick Hart-enbower, Barry Treaster, Angela Guipre, Ken Christie, Jim Kindscher, Rose Dobratz, Joey Cikanek, Tammy Wilson, Pat Petterson, Jeff Tevis, Kathy File, Wayne Petterson, (Seated) Rachel Severance, Andra Fletchall, Becky File. Carl Bice, director. CHORUS, Back Row (L to R) Phyllis Liggett, Kathie File, Andra Fletchall, Rita Thompson, Tim Chapman, Mike Spicher, Dan Pruitt, Don File, Mark Fuller, Barry Treaster, Ken Christie, Randy Vetter, Terry Campbell, Brian Jermark, Rick Hartenbower, Frank Holloway, Dave Pruitt, Jeff Anderson, Steve Thompson, Bob Miller, Tami Thierolf, Kim VanLeewen. 2nd Row: Kae Weber, Nancy Oetting, Luann Belknap, Patty Miller, Jackie Melton, Mary Gray, Angela Guipre, Yvonne Studer, Gary Smith, Joe LeSage, Jerry Goddard, Tim Steiner, Jim Kindscher, John Black, Jeff Tevis, Carl Hobbs, Steve Dietz, Mark Noah, Pam Porter, Connie File, Lois File, Kris Wood, Cindy Nelson, Mary Seehafer. 3rd Row: Nolta Oetting, Raelene Walker, Jeanette Hamilton, Bonnie Holway, Deanna Crandall, Duane Rowlison, Wayne Petterson, Van Wichers, Joey Cikanek, Dave Gantenbein, Randy Walker, Delores Deets, Cheryl Jay, Dee Monty, Kris Tripp, Natalie Hewitt, Jane Hansen, Leila Case, Brenda Treaster, Rose Dobratz, Pat Simmons. 4th Row: Mari Clegg, Tammy Wilson, Janet Fogo, Arlene Snyder, Steve Zachary, Pat Petterson, Sam Smith, Jim Hewitt, Kevin Williamson, Steve Wilcoxson, Dave Zachary, Rocky Zachary, Doug Cox, Kris McClintock, Pam Heidrick, Judy Buckland, Jeanne Gawith, Connie Schaffer, Mary Schaffer, Rachel Severance. 5th Row: Joan Weidenhaft, Amy Ridgeway, Nancy Abercrombie, Joleen Munsey, Becky File, Kelli Kruse, Kim Emmot, Pam White, Ronda Schramek, Kathy Huffman, Barb Blass. “It’s the hour the worst comes out in everybody. (Pat Simmons, 75) Music Clinic was held at Belleville and a number of students were chosen to participate. Music Contest was held at Concordia with the BHS Band, Orchestra, and Chorus participating. Ensembles and solos were taken by many students, the majority receiving II ratings. Some received I ratings and felt their long practice periods were worth the effort. Stage Show was held May 3 4 at the Municipal Building. The majority of comments heard about stage show seemed to prove that students had a lot of fun putting on the production. Rachel Severance - Pianist Arlene Snyder - Pianist 76 (Back Row, Left to Right) Laurie Annis, Chris Heidrick, Dan Fobes, Mike Heidrick, Tim Campbell, Kenny File, Barry DePoy, Richard Martin, Alan Shull, Jerry Oetting, Warren Jermark, Priscilla Thompson, Dawn Thompson, Carolyn Greif. (Middle Row) Deborah Huggins, Janette Wilson, Danny Gentry, Doug Koster, Steve Kelly, Kyle Wentling, Jeff James, Jerry Parson, Kody Kimerer, Marilyn McPeak, Debbie Mah. (Front Row) Pam Ply-mire, Michelle Guipre, Lorna Case, Steve Jermark, Mark Spicher, Larry Bauman, Carolyn Dobratz, Judy Donker. 77 The 1974 Stage Show, Country Roads, was presented by the BHS Fine Arts Department May 3 and 4. The country setting of a barn, hay loft, and horse stalls was perfect for the Hillbilly bands, Jug band, dancers, twirlers, Stage Chorus, Stage band, and solos. Songs performed by the Stage Chorus were Country Roads, Battle of New Orleans, Delta Dawn, Okie From Muskogee, Gentle on My Mind, and Proud Mary. Solos were: Angela Guipre- I Never Promised You a Rose Garden , Cathy Kirgis- I Was Raised on Country Sunshine ; Ken Christie- Between Winston, Salem and Nashville, Tennessee ; Andra Fletchall- Snowbird ; Kathie File- Happiest Girl in the Whole USA ; Tim Chapman- Jambalya ; Steve Zachary- Help Me Make it Through the Night ; and Tammy Wilson- Delta Dawn . The Stage band performed a medley of popular country-western songs during the second act. Their combination of songs was a big hit with the audience. Adding a little variety and enjoyment to the show were the Hillbilly dancers, Square dancers, Western dancers, and the Country Chick dancers. Marilyn Mc-Peak and Pam Underhill entertained the audience with a baton routine to Wabash Cannonball. After the second night's performance, Mr. Fitzgerald and Mr. Bice received gift from the cast as a token of their appreciation for the many hours of hard work they put in on the show. 78 It was one show everyone enjoyed putting on. (Kody Kimerer, 77) Carolyn Dobratz and Pam Porter Music Festival Becky Litton Tammy Wilson Class 2 A Music Festival, held at Concordia, proved to be very tough competition. Beloit High received eight I's-all solos; 32 II's, and two Ill's. Those receiving I's were: Lorna Case-flute, Pat Kadel-flute, Carolyn Dobratz-oboe, Pam Porter-clarinet, Becky Litton-trombone, Tammy Wilson-vocal, Rose Dobratz-violin, Rachel Severence-cello. Pat Kadel is the 1974 recipient of the John Phillip Sousa Award Rose Dobratz and Rachel Severence 80 Brass Choir Clarinet Choir Flute Trio Woodw ind Trio Those receiving II's were: Band Performance and Sight Reading, Orchestra Performance and Sight Reading, Chorus Performance, Clarinet Choir, Woodwind Trio, Michelle Guipre-clarinet, Flute Trio, Girls Ensemble (10), Tim Chapman-vocal, Brass Choir, Dawn Thomp-son-clarinet. String Trio, String Ensemble, Ken Christie-vocal, Trombone Quartet, Angela Guipre-vocal, Carolyn Greif-violin, Becky Litton-violin, Debbie Mah-viola, Steve Zachary-vocal, Rachel Severance-vocal, Girls Ensemble (15), James Wadick-trumpet, Kathie File-vocal, Janette WiIson-trumpet, Mixed Ensemble, Andra Fletchall-vocal, Mark McDonald-trombone, Boys Ensemble, Ward Bryant, french horn. Those receiving Ill's were: Girls Ensemble (12), Angela Guipre-violin. Mixed Ensemble String Ensemble Unified School District 273 Personnel (1) JOHN BOTTOM - Superintendent of U.S.D. 273 (2) ELDON CARVER - Asst. Superintendent (3) JIM HUFFMAN - President of School Baord, Farmer-Stockman (4) LARRY WALKER - Vice-President of -School Board, Farmer-Stockman (5) JOHN ENGLE-BERT - Self-Employed Stone Mason (6) HAL STEINER - State Farm Insurance Agent (7) ALAN BERNDT - Farmer-Stockman (8) HAROLD MUNSEY - Coop Propane Truck Driver (9) BILL EARLE - Bell Telephone Company Employee (10) MARY ANN ROBERTS - School Board Secretary (11) BETTY VETTER - Clerk of School Board. W' 84 Levin Gives Time And Effort to B.H.S. Students Irvin H. Levin graduated from Kensington High School in 1946. In 1947 he began teaching at Wangerin Country School, Smith County, Kansas. Levin served in the U.S. Army from Dec. 1950 to Dec. 1952. From 1953 to 1957, he taught 7th and 8th grade at Kensington Grade school in Kinsington. Starting in the summer of 1957 to 1966 he taught at St. John Grade School in St. John. While teaching, in the summers he got his Bachelors Degree of Science Education in 1959 at Ft. Hays Kansas State College. Then in 1965 he received his Masters Degree of Science in administration from Fort Hays State. Levin came to Beloit in 1966 and was principal in the old Jr. High, and also in the basement of the Municipal Building. In 1970 - 71, he came to Beloit High School as principal. He has been employed in this position for the last 4 years. 85 (1) Sharon Bean - Girls P.E., Girls Track Tennis Coach. (2) Carl Bice - Vocal Music, Junior Sponsor, Asst. Wrestling Coach. (3) Jana Butterfield - English, Sophomore Sponsor. (4) Bill Campbell - Mathematics, Freshman Sponsor. (5) Howard Crandall - English. (1) Carl Fitzgerald - Instrumental Music. (2) Bob Ford - Industrial Arts, Hi-Y Sponsor. (3) Helen Gillmore - Clothing I II, Homeliving. (4) Robert Harrison - Social Science, Asst. Track Coach, Sr. Sponsor. (5) Bob Holl - Guidance Counselor, Golf Coach, Student Council Sponsor. (6) Candee Jacobs - Language Arts, Future Teachers Sponsor, Forensics Debate Coach. (7) Jerry Johnson - Boys P.E., Lettermans Club Sponsor, Basketball Coach, Asst. Football Coach. (8) Arlene Kadel - Home Economics, Y-Teen Sponsor. 87 (1) GREG KOPSA - School Psychologist (2) JACQUELINE LARSON - Librarian, Senior Class Sponsor, Co-Pep Club Sponsor (3) JERRY LINTON -Fine Arts, Art Photo Club Sponsor (4) HARVEY LOY - Business Education, Junior Class Sponsor (5) HELEN LUKENS - English, Tells Club Sponsor (6) KERRY NIECE - Special Ed. Level IV. 88 (1) KEN PIAZZA - Wrestling Coach (2) C LEO RILEY - Orchestra (3) JAY ROWH - Mathematics, Asst. Football Coach, Track Coach, Asst. Basketball Coach (4) JULIE SAND - School Nurse (5) SONDRA SEYMOUR -Business, English (6) PHYLLIS ST RUBLE - Physical Science, Biology, Physiology, Co-Pep Club Sponsor. 89 (1) SHARON TREASTER - Spanish I, II, III, English, Junior Class Sponsor (2) CLAYTON WILLIAMS - Boys' P.E., Activities Director, Football Coach, Asst. Track Coach, Lettermens Club Sponsor (3) ROBERT WILLIAMS - So- cial Sciences, Sophomore Class Sponsor (4) RANDY WOELK - Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Cross Country Coach, Science Club Sponsor. Faculty members confer about enrollment procedures. Irene Kindler - Bookkeeper Betty Fogo - Secretary Cooks - (Left to Right) Betty Stroup, Maxine Motes, Mary Gentry, Marjorie Ireland, and Patty Rufener, Clarence Seeley - Custodian Head Dietitian. Not pictured Pauline Kelley. CUSSMATESCLASSMATESI “Taking your life in your hands while walking down the hall.” .. _ (Larry Bauman, 77) I don't think it's fair the way the freshmen get treated. (Pam Plymire, '77) Sitting in the balcony for lyceums makes me feel like a little Jr. High kid again. (Jo Ann Buck land, '77) Becoming a freshmen isn't really the obstacle most freshmen expect it to be. You only have to learn the names of all the new faces (those older people) you now go to school with, choose from a greater variety of classes which to take, and learn how to cope with a greater amount of liberty. Freshmen become involved in student activities, organizations, schoolwork, and sports when they enter the halls of BHS. When the end of the school year finally comes rolling around, and the Class of '77 prepares to take the step of becoming sophomores, they will think how little being a freshmen has really affected them. However, though unno-ticeable as it is, most of these same freshmen will have matured greatly, and in the years to come will look back wishing to relive those carefree years. Jerry Adams Laurie Annis Melissa Arnold Larry Bauman Ward Bryant JoAnn Buckland Tim Campbell Lorna Case Sheldon Christie Wilma Clark Sue Criswell Debra Dameron Barry Depoy Carolyn Dobratz Judy Donker Craig Farwell Kenny File Dan Fobes Danny Gentry Carolyn Greif John Gronewoller Michelle Guipre Deborah Huggins Mike Hyman Jeff James Steve Jermark Warren Jermark Larry Hayden Chris Heidrick Marlene Heidrick Mike Heidrick Steve Kelly Kody Klmerer Doug Koster Jack Lewis Wesley Loomis Mark Lynch Debbie Mah Richard Martin Ruby McCune Mark McDonald Marilyn McPeak Mark Melton Jerry Oetting Jerry Parson Glenn Peterson Pam Plymire 96 Brian Saltkill Alan Shull Brian Simmons Terie Smith Wade Smyth Kitty Snyder Mark Spicher Larry St. John Jan Thomas Dawn Thompson Priscilla Thompson Cindy Tieking Pam Underhill Candy VanPelt Ronnie Weber Raymond Wegner Kyle Wentling Janette Wilson Patty Wisehart Not pictured: Mark Bowles Deena Fulton Gall Grose 97 “The Sophomore Class Has a Lot Going for It, Including Apathy. We Could Probably Get a Lot Done, If Everyone Put Out Some Effort. (Rachel Severance, 76) It seems like during your sophomore year you get in more trouble than any other years. (Cindy Nelson, '76) Some sophomores seem really immature, but within he next two years I hope they change. (Mary Schaffer, '76) The sophomore Class worked hard to raise money to be used for projects during their junior and senior years. Their efforts at making a float for the 1973 Football Homecoming proved worthwhile when they took first prize. Sponsoring a car wash seemed a good idea and the sophomores earned money for their efforts, with lots of luck bringing them good weather and sunshine on the appointed day. Although earning money is an important part of every class, the sophomores also seemed to find time out for different activities. Their participation helped to bring under and upperclassmen a little closer together. The sophomores of '76 were always looking for fun and good times, and perhaps just a little bit wishful. Looking forward to years ahead and looking back, remembering, sometimes regretting, but always enjoying thoughts of their sophomore year. Jeff Anderson Andy Arnold Erick Baird Rebecca Berndt Barb Blass Judy Buckland Tim Chapman Lynn Christie Doug Cox Deanna Crandall Jerry Dahl Steve Dietz Mike Earle Craig Em mot Eddie Engelbert 98 Kathie File Janet Fogo David Gantenbein Jeanne Gawith Mary Gray Bill Griffeth Curt Gridley Jane Hansen Sherry Hargadine Linda Hayden Pam Heidrick Bonnie Heiman Greg Hewitt Jim Hewitt Bonnie Holway Cheryl Jay Tim Jordan Kelli Kruse Joe LeSage 99 Dale Long Mike Long Gayle Lowery Kris McClirrtock Art McCune Jackie Melton Patty Miller Dee Monty Junior Monty Cindy Nelson Mark Noah Nancy Oetting Connie Olmsted Kevin Peterson Pat Petterson Wayne Petterson Dan Pruitt Amy Ridgeway Kirby Roll Connie Schaffer 100 Arlene Snyder Mike Spicher Tim Steiner Yvonne Studer Tami Thierolf Jeff Thomas Brenda Treaster Kris Tripp Randy Walker Van Wichers Steve Wilcoxson Kevin Williamson Tammy Wilson Rodney Wisehart David Zachary Rocky Zachary 101 VS Max Bean Jim Beeler Jon Beeler OFFICERS: Jeff Tevis, Vice-Pres.; Brenda Blass, Treasurer; Kathy Huffman, Stu-Co Rep.; Joleen Munsey, Secretary; Jon Beeler, Pres. Nancy Abercrombie Bev Ackerman Mark Bean Just think, one more year! (Brenda Blass, 175) Members of the Junior Class don't care enough about their class to want to work to earn money. (Nancy Abercrombie, ’75) There's just too much apathy in our class. (Joan Weidenhaft, '75) Money, money, money—always a problem. The Junior Class had bake sales, a play, concessions stands, a car-wash, and even saved labels in order to raise the money necessary to have the Junior-Senior Prom. An important event for most juniors during the year, was the arrival of their class rings in January. Luann Belknap Bennett Bell Brenda Blass Alice Bohnert Ruth Brockway Phil Cheatum Ken Christie Joey Cikanek Mari Clegg Delores Deets Rose Dobratz Lila Fields Becky File Lois File Andra Fletchall Pam Grotz 102 tmj Tim Hayden Kevin Heidrick Cherri Hicks Carl Hobbs Frank Hollaway Kathy Huffman Wayne Hyman Jeri James Sylvia Ludwig Larry Martin Kevin Koster Monty Long m 103 Natalie McClintock Bob McGaughey Dave Mehl Mark Morrison Ladonna Motes Marcia Motes Joleen Munsey Kevin Phillips Duane Rowlison Mary Seehafer Diane Sibley Pat Simmons Gary Smith Craig Smyth Dean Speaks Rogene Specht Jeff Tevis Rita Thompson 104 Lee Widrig Sandy Williams Terry Williamson Kris Wood Not Pictured: Lisa Annis Melody Grose Barry Treaster Nina Underhill Kim VanLeewen Randy Vetter James Wadick Charles Wagner Raelene Walker Kenny Wallace Jim Walter Kae Weber Robert Wegner Joan Weidenhaft GRADUATESGRADUATESGF Smaller in Number But Large in Mentality. (Marian Motes 74) Fifty-eight seniors graduated May 14, leaving behind many memories, broken traditions, and frustrating times. Although they will never have to worry about another class play, decorating elaborately for proms and homecomings, cheering at games, paying class dues, or just getting to class on time, they will be faced with one of the hardest decisions in their lives--what to do after graduation. Some will be looking forward to moving on; others will be stunned with the loss of good friends and teachers. But it wasn't until they were walking down the aisle with their diplomas in hand that they realized there was no turning back. CLASS OFFICERS: Greg Hansen, President; Susan Steiner, Stu-Co Representative; Jim Kindscher, Vice-President; Phyllis Liggett, Secretary; Natalie Hewitt, Treasurer. MARSHA ACKERMAN JOHN BLACK MIKE BLASS 109 ALICIA FARMER BARBARA FILE CONNIE FILE “This Year Has Brought a Feeling of Insecurity Knowing That Things Will Get Worse Before They Get Better.” (Kathy Brummer, 74) DON FILE SHELLY FILE JUDY FOGO 110 JERRY GODDARD MIKE GRIDLEY GREG HANSEN Kent and Greg apply computer knowledge to a game of cards! TONY HEIMAN RICK HARRISON MARK HEIDRICK TIM HEIDRICK NATALIE HEWITT GENE HOWARD BRIAN JERMARK PAT KADEL JIM KINDSCHER CATHY KIRGIS PHYLLIS DAUGHERTY LIGGETT BECKY LITTON KENT MELTON Til miss shooting the bull in the library before school. (Don File, 74) 1 13 SCOTT REITER RONDA SCHRAMEK SARAH SPORLEDER SUSAN STEINER MARK ED STUDER STEVE THOMPSON TERESA WADDELL GARY WAGNER PAM WHITE STEVE ZACHARY Mr. Hoi I confers with Seniors Don File and Becky Litton, to plan their future. Not Pictured: DUANE GRITTMAN and CHRIS NELSON. “I’ll never forget my “family,” friends, and all the good times I've had during the year.” (Susanne Fabricius, 74) A new, out-going, smiling addition to BHS arrived in July from her far-away home In Ekenas, Finland—our AFS student Sussi Fabricius. She made her home with the Gerald Brummer family and quickly adjusted to the farm life. She has been active in Pep Club, Y-Teens, Future Nurses, was an honorary Winter Sports candidate, and crowned the Powder Puff King. When she leaves, she will be taking the hearts of her friends and many happy memories with her. t Getting ready for a big night!! It's hard to catch Sussi without a smile. Susanne with her American family. 115 Ifiaceciiau uati Jr-rUny, Mny . 974 4 00 IP. . ..l CX.w ProoKuoiul Mr Vchi Rile 1nn « t w' to Itoil Intocalmn Rn Harold Holland Mum. Strmj Trio Script life Re Harold HolUnd Fra t Ro llaroid HolUnd Mime Senior «rK Fniemhle Sermon Re (Turin Farmer Muik Flute Trio Benedict kw Re Harold lltiiund R tension 41 Mr VeNa Rile C omminetmt if 4 l ujwliw uiniMi} D lUty. H+j 14. 1474 4:00 ?. -« Procetuonal Orctmira utl Oitwramn to 14m • m Invocation Re Duane Roll Welcome ( r«g llamen Violin Solo Retie, a latton Srntot Talk Ore llamen Mim IHS Singer Addre (Urn Jirold W Bextutter Special Recognition John Bottom. Soft RolK alloM Uw Irem Levm. Brin Picientation of Diploma Hal Sleuier Benediction Re Duane Roll Recnuonal Orchevtra Members Of The 1974 Graduating Class, Front Row Left to Right: Robert W Miller, Marsha Joann Ackerman, Susan Kay Steiner, Leila Lynn Case, Judith Marie Case, Patricia Rae Kadel, Katherine Ann Brum-mer, Judy Leanne Fogo, Pamela Jean White, Kim Marie Emmot, Rebecca Dawn Litton, Sarah Liz Spor-leder, Susanne Christine Fabricius, Pamela June Porter, Teresa Ann Waddell, Janice Marie Gersow, Kim Leroy Nelson. Second Row: John Curtis Black, Gregory Scott Hansen, James David Kindscher, Scott Adams Reiter, Denice Ellen Goddard, Marian Ann Motes, Diane Marie Eilert, Nolta Oetting, Catherine Lynn Kirgis, Alicia Beth Farmer, Ronda Kay Schramek, Natalie Ann Hewitt, Connie Lee File, Barbara Lea File, Phyllis Liggett, Ben A. Cooter, Kent Allen Melton, Daniel Ray Brown, Mark Edward Studer. Third Row: Timothy Paul Heidrick, Stephen LaVerne Zachary, Antone P. Heiman, David S. Pruitt, Gerald Duane Goddard, Terry Walter Campbell, Michael Lee Blass, Mark Preston Fuller, Gene E. Howard, Donald D. File, Steven James Thompson, Sheldon R. File, Michael Clyde Gridley, Richard E. Harrison, Mark Roger Heidrick, Brian Keith Jermark. Senior Acknowledgements MARSHA ACKERMAN Y-Teens-1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; Queen Candidate-Football Queen; Student Council-1,3,4; AFS Student Chapter-4; Band-1,2,3,4; Chorus-2,3; Flag Twirler-4; Stage Show-2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3, Pres.4; Future Nurses-3,4; Future Teachers-3,4; Girl's Track-1,2,3,4; Class Sec.-2,3; KU Honor Student. JACK BLACK Hi-Y-1,2,3; Jr. Play; Chorus-1,2, 3,4; BHS Singers-3; Stage Show-2,3,4; Music Festival-1,2,3,4; Letterman's-3, Pres.4; Football-1,2,3,4; Basketball-1,2,3,4; Boy's Track-1; Boy's State; Class Treas.l; Queen escort. MIKE BLASS Hi-Y-1,2; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Band-1; Stage Show-3; Letterman's-3,4; Art Photography-3; Football-1,2; Basketball-1,2,3,4; Cross Country-4. DAN BROWN Hi-Y-1,2,3; Band-1,2; Stage Show-1,2; Football-1; Basketball-1,2,3. KATHY BRUMMER Y-Teens-2,3,4; Queen Candidate-Football; Student Council-2,3,4; AFS Student Chapter-2,3, Pres. 4; Chorus-3; Stage Show-3; Orchestra-2,3,4; Pep Club-2,3,4; Future Nurses-2,3,4; Future Teachers-2, Sec.3,4; Girl's Track-2; Class Stu-Co. Rep-3. TERRY CAMPBELL Student Council-1; Chorus-1,2,3,4; Stage Show-2,3,4; Music Festival-1,2,3,4; Letterman's-1,2; Boy's Track-1; Librari.in-3,4; Queen escort. JUDY CARVER Y-Teens-1,2,3,4; program, devotion financial chairman; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Student Council-2,4; Vice-Pres. 4; AFS Student Chap-ter-3,4; Band-1; Stage Show-2; Music Festival-1,2,3,4; Orchestra-1,2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Future Nurses-3,4; Future Teachers-1, Stu-Co. Rep. 2; Commendation Awards in Office Machines; Betty Crocker Family Leader Award; KU Honor Student. LEILA CASE Y-Teens-2,Sec.3,4; Jr. Play; Student Council-3, Pres.4; AFS Student Chapter-4; Chorus-1,2,3,4; Stage Show-2,3,4; Music Festival-2,3,4; Pep Club-2,3,4; Girl's Track-2,3, 4; Girl's State Alternate; Schaffer Scholarship; Outstanding Math Science Student; KU Honor Student. BEN COOTER Hi-Y-Pres. 4; Jr. Play; Music Fes- tival-1; Stage Show-3; Football-1; Basketball-4; Golf-1; Librarian-4; Queen escort. DUANE GRITTMAN GREG HANSEN Hi-Y-1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Student Council-3,4; AFS Student Chapter-4; Stage Show-2; Tells-4; Science Club-3, Pres. 4; Art Photography Club-3,4; Football-1, 2; Basketball-1,2; Cross Country-4; Boy's Track-1,4; M.C. Football Homecoming. RICK HARRISON Hi-Y-1,2,3,4; Sr. Play; Stage Show 1,2,3,4; Science Club-2; Letter-men's-1,2; Football-1,2; Basketball-3; Cross Country-4; Boy's Track-4. MIKE HEIDRICK Chorus-1,2,3,4; Stage Show-1,2, 3 4. TIM HEIDRICK TONY HEIMAN Hi-Y-1,2; Sr. Play; Letterman's-2; Football-1,2. NATALIE HEWITT Y-Teens-1,2,3, Program Chairman-4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Queen Candidate-Winter Sports; Chorus-1,2,3, 4; Stage Show-2,3; Music FestivaH 2,3,4; Pep Club-1,Sec.2, Vice-Pres.3,4; Future Nurses-1,2,3,4; Class Treasurer-4. GENE HOWARD Hi-Y-1,2,3,4; Lettermen's-3,4; Football-3,4; Boy's Track-1,2. BRIAN JERMARK Hi-Y-1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; Student Council 4; Band-1,2,3,4; Chorus-3,4; Stage Show-2,3,4; Music Festival 1,2,3,4; Letterman's-1,2,3, Stu-Co. Rep. 4; Football-1,2; Wrestling-1,2,3,4; Boy's Track-2; Queen escort. PAT KADEL Y-Teens-1,2,3, Cabinet member-4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Queen Candidate-Football; AFS Student Chapter-2; Band-1,2,3,4; Chorus-2,3; Stage Show-2,3,4; Music Festival-2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Cheerleader-2,3, Head-4; BHS Trojan Staff-4; Future Nurses-3, 4; Future Nurses-3,4; Future Teachers-2; Girl's Track-1,2,3; Class Vice-Pres.-2; KU Honor Student; Rotary Youth Citizenship Award. PAT KELLY Transferred to Manhattan High School, senior year. JIM KINDSCHER Hi-Y-1,2; Stu-co Rep. 3; Jr. Play; Student Council-3,4; Chorus-1,2,3,4; BHS Singers-3,4; Stage Show-2,3,4; Music Festival-1,2,3, 4; Orchestra-1,2,3,4; Letterman's 2,3,4; Art Photography Club-3; Football-2, Wrestling-1,2,3,4, 2nd in State-3,4; Cross Country-1; Golf-1; Boy's Track-1; Class Vice Pres.4; Class Pres.-2; Boy's State Alternate; Queen escort; M.C.-Beloit Relays. CATHY KIRGIS Y-Teens-1,2,3,4; Queen Candidate-Winter Sports; Student Council-2; Band-1,2,3,4; Pep Band-2; Chorus-1,2,3,4; Flag Twirler-2; Drum Majorette-1; BHS Singers-2,3,4; Stage Show-2,3,4; Music Festival-1,2,3,4; Orchestra-1,2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2, 3,4; Cheerleader-1,3,4; BHS Life Staff-4; Future Nurses-2,3,4; Future Teachers-1,2,3, Treas. 4; Girl's Track-1,2,3,4; Girl's 3; Class Stu-Co. Rep.-2. PHYLLIS DAUGHERTY LIGGETT Y-Teens-1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; Chorus-3,4; Stage Show-3,4; Music Festival-3,4; Pep Club-1; Tells-3,4; Future Nurses-2,3,4; Future Teachers-1; Class Sec.4. DIANE EILERT KIM EMMOT Y-Teens-1,2,3; Band-1,2,3,4; Chorus-2,3,4; Stage Show-2; Music Festival-1,2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Cheerleader-1; Future Nurses-1,2, 3 4. SUSANNE FABRICUS AFS STUDENT; Y-Teen-4; Queen Candidate-Winter Sports; Student Council-4; AFS Student Chapter-4; Pep Club-4; Future Nurses-4. ALICIA FARMER Y-Teens-1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; Chorus-2,3; Stage Show-2; Pep Club-1,2, 3, Debate Squad-4; Art Photography-2,3,4; BHS Trojan Staff -4; Future Nurses-3,4; Future Teachers-1,2,3,4; Class Vice-Pres. 3. BARBARA FILE Transferred from Central High School, St. Joseph, Mo. CONNIE FILE Y-Teens-1,2,3, Pres.4; Jr. Play; Queen Candidate-Winter Sports Queen; Chorus-1,2,3,4; Stage Show-2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Cheerleader-1; Future Nurses-1,2,3,4; Girl's Track-1; Class Sec. 1. DON FILE Hi-Y-1,2,3,4; Chorus-2,4; Stage Senior Acknowledgements Show-2,3,4; Letterman's-3,4; Football-1,3,4; Basketbal 1-1,2,3,4; Cross Country-2; Boy's Track-1,2, 3,4; Rotary Youth Citizenship Award-2nd place-4. SHELLY FILE HI-Y-1,3,4; Chorus-2,3; Stage Show-3; Music Festival-2,3; Letterman's-2, Sec.-3,4; Art Photography Club-3,4; Football- 1.2.3.4, All-League Honorable Mention-4; Boy's Track-1,2; Wrest ling-2,3; Queen escort. JUDY FOGO Y-Teens-1,2,3,4, Cabinet Officer-2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2; Future Teachers-2; Class Treasurer-2. MARK FULLER HI-Y-1,2,3,4; Band-1,2; Chorus-4; Music Festival-1,2,4; Football-3; Basketball-1,2,3; Golf-1. JANICE GERSOW Y-Teens-1,2,3; Jr. Play; AFS Student Chapter-1; Chorus-1,2,3; BHS Singers-3; Stage Show-2; Music Festival-1,2,3; Orchestra-1,2,3; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Cheerleader-1,2; Debate Squad 4; BHS Life Staff-3; BHS Trojan Staff-3, co-editor 4; Future Nurses-4; Future Teachers-1,2,3,4; Girl's Track-1; Class Pres.-3; KU Honor Student; Proficiency Award in Office Machines. DENICE GODDARD Y-Teens-1,2; Chorus-1,2,3; Future Nurses-2. JERRY GODDARD Hi-Y-1,2; Pep Band-1,2,4; Band-1,2,4; Stage Show-1,2,4; Music Festival-1,2,4; Letterman's-1,2,3,4; Football-1,2,3,4, All-League-4; Basketball-1; Wrestling-1,2; Boy's Track-1,2,3. MIKE GRIDLEY Hi-Y-1,2, Vice-Pres. 3; Jr. Play; Chorus-2,3; Letterman's-2,3, Sec. 4; BHS Life Staff-3,4; BHS Trojan Staff-3; Football-1,2,3,4, All-League-4; Basketball-3,4, All-League Honorable Mention-4; Librarian-4; Queen escort; Rotary Youth Citizenship Winner-4. BECKY LITTON Y-Teens-1,2,3; Sr. Play; Queen Candidate-Track Queen; Student Council-1,3,4; AFS Student Chapter-1,3,4; Band-1,2,3,4; Pep Band-1,2,3,4; Chorus-2; Stage Show-2, 3,4; Musical Festival-1,2,3,4; Orchestra-1,2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2, 3.4, ; Cheerleader-1,2; Future Nurses-1,2,3,4; Class Stu-Co. Rep.-1; Deans Honor Roll in Math Science at K.S.U.; AFS Student 74-75 ; Elks Scholarship-Local State; KU Honor Student. KENT MELTON HI-Y-1,2; Basketball-1; Cross Country-1,2; Boy's Track-1. BOB MILLER HI-Y-1,2; Band-1,2,3,4; Chorus-4; Stage Show-2,3,4; Music Festival-1,2,3,4; Letterman's-1,2,3,4; Football-1,2,3,4, All-League-4; Boy's Track-1,2,3,4. MARIAN MOTES Y-Teens-1,2,3,4; Band-1,2,3,4; Chorus-2; Stage Show-2,3,4; Future Nurses-2, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Panhellanic Scholarship-4. KIM NELSON Hi-Y-1,2,; Student Council-4; Band-1,2,4; Stage Show-2,4; Orchestra-2,3,4; Letterman's-1,2,4; Science Club-3; Stu-Co. Rep. 4; Football-1,2; Wrestling-2,3,4; Boy's Track-1. NOLTA OETTING Y-Teens-1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; Chorus-1,2,3,4; Stage Show-2,3,4; Music Festival-2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; BHS Trojan Staff-4; Girl's Track- 2,3,4. PAM PORTER Y-Teens-1,2; Jr. Play; Queen Candidate-Track; Band-1,2,3,4; Chorus-2,3,4; Flag Twirler-3,4; Stage Show-2,3,4; Music Festival-1,2,3, 4; Orchestra-1,2,3,4; Pep Club-1, 2; Cheerleader-1; Future Teach-ers-1,2,3. Pres. 4; Girl's Track-1. DAVE PRUITT Hi-Y-1,2; Student Council-1; Chorus-1,2,3,4; Letterman's 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Football-1,2,3,4; Wrestling-1,2,3,4; Class Vice-Pres. 2; M.C. Winter Sports-Homecoming. SCOTT REITER Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Student CounciI-1; AFS Student Chapter-2; Chorus-' 3; Stage Show-3,4; Letterman's-3,4; BHS Life Staff-3, Editor 4; BHS Trojan Staff-3; Football-1,2; Wrestling-1,2,3,4; Queen escort. RONDA SCHRAMEK Y-Teens-1,2,3,4, Publicity Chair-man-4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Chorus-1,2,3,4; Stage Show-2,3; Music Festival-2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Future Nurses-1,2,3,4. SARAH SPORLEDER Future Teachers-1. SUSAN STEINER Y-Teens-1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Queen Candidate-Winter Sports; Student Council-3,4; AFS Student Chapter-4; Band-1,2,3,4; Chorus-2,3; Twlrler-1; Stage Show-2,3,4; Music Festival-2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Cheerleader-1,2,3, 4; BHS Life Staff-3; BHS Trojan Staff 3, co-editor-4; Future Nurses-2,4; Future Teachers-1, Sec. 2,3; Girl's Track-1,2; Cl ass Stu-co Rep. 4. ED STUDER Hi-Y-1,2,3; Jr. Play; Letterman's-2,3; Vice Pres. 4; Art Photography Club-3; Football-1,2,3,4; Basketball-1; Wrestling-2,3,4, 2nd in State-4; Boy's Track-1,2,3, 4; Queen escort; Honorable Mention Offensive center Defensive linebacker-4. STEVE THOMPSON Hi-Y-1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Student Council-2,3; Chorus-4; Stage Show-4; Letterman's-3,4; BHS Life Staff-3; BHS Trojan Staff-3,4; Football-1,2,3,4; Basketball-1; Boy's Track-1,2; Queen escort; Vice-Pres. Hi-Y-4. TERESA WADDELL Y-Teens-1,2,3; Queen Candidate-Track; Band-1,2,3; Chorus-1,2,3; Flag Twirler-2,3; Twlrler-1; BHS Singers-3; Stage Show-2,3; Music Festival-2,3; Pep Club-1; BHS Life Staff-4; Future Nurses-1,2,3; Future Teachers-2. GARY WAGNER Hi-Y-1,2; Band-1,2; Chorus-1,2; Stage Show-1,2,3; Music Festival-1,2; Letterman's-1,2; Football-1, 2; Wrestling-1,2; Boy's Track-1,2. PAM WHITE Y-Teens-1,2,3, Publicity chairman -4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Chorus-2,3, 4; Stage Show-2,3; Music Festival-2,3,4; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Future Nurses-1,2,3, Sec.-4. STEPHEN ZACHARY HI-Y-1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Band-1,2,3,4; Chorus-1,2,3,4; BHS Singers 4; Stage Show-1,2,3, 4; Music Festival-1,2,3,4; Letterman's-3,4; Basketbal 1-1,2,3,4; Cross Country-2,3,4; Boy's Track-4. Together We Make Sunshine ... I • t Or Dreary Downcast Days 121 Looking for Tomorrow . . . Or Longing for Yesterday 23 THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES HAVE CONTRIBUTED THEIR PATRONAGE TO THIS YEARBOOK ABDPRINTERS ACE HARDWARE ASHERVILLESTORE BANNER BURGER BAR B L LINE SERVICE BELOIT APPLIANCE CENTER BELOIT BOOTERY INC. BELOIT BOWL BELOIT CREAMERY J)LLOIT|DA ter BEL3IT S 0 BELPITMUHCA TTR _CI NTJER TT JLA SDING 1 MPL EM ENT FIRST FEDERA AVINGS AND LOAN FIRST NATIONAt ANK GANTENBEIN, HARI i ERALD ZIMMER AUCTION (l REAL DURLEY FORD INC. 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