Big Sandy High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Big Sandy, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 164 of the 1976 volume:

The Big Sandy High School Annual Staff Presents the 1976 Pioneer Big Sandy, Montana The Way It Was in 1976 SECTION 1 Table of Contents Introductory Pages and 1- 13 Student Staff SECTION II Music 14- 19 SECTION III Organizations and Clubs 20- 37 SECTION IV Sports 38- 63 a nr SECTION V Activities 64- 85 SECTION VI Administration, Faculty, 86-113 and Underclassmen SECTION VII Seniors 114-133 SECTION VIII Advertising and More of 134-160 The Way It Was 1 IN MEMORIAM Duane from mountains Go where you will go to Know that I may know you; Someday, I may know you very well. - Selected This page of our 1976 PIONEER is dedicated to Duane Lee Olson, a 1967 graduate of Big Sandy High School. Duane, who is credited by local officials with doing more for the wrestling pro- gram at the school than anyone, lettered in the sport four years. He captured the Montana State Wrestling Championship his final three years and was named outstanding wrestler com- peting in the state tournament his senior year. Duane has set a good example for anyone who wants to achieve a goal set in any endeavor. 2 DEDICA TION The Annual Staff of 1976 is proud to dedicate this edition of the PIONEER to the parents of Big Sandy students. In this manner, we wish to express our gratitude to all the parents who have made our town and our school system what it is today. Without our parents, we would [lave nothing. They have, in many ways, helped us to prepare for a good future. They have offered us love, guidance, and security in this world of change and problems. We would like to take this time to say how much we appreciate all they have done for us and also how much we truly love them. God bless you all. 3 THE W Y IT WAS IN 1976 Recognizing, but not heavily emphasizing our Bicentennial Year, this Annual comes to you full of memories with regard to The Way It Was In 1976 at a little piece of America, Big Sandy High School! 4 School life is never dull at BSHS! Top Left: Jane Otto was showing her usual emotion as she received her first place medal at the Divi- sional Speech Meet. Center Top: Ben Jenkins likes his sucker better than the game. Center: Dem Ray showing her usual cheerful face. Top Right: Verna Otto caught by surprise. Bottom Left: Vern Gist, the new boy, making his way through school. Bottom Right: Lori Smith, also new to BSHS, looking over the vast town of Big Sandy. 5 There is always a time for victories and a time for disappointments. Top Right: Bill Romine and Kathy Ramei make the victory march around the gym at a wrestling match. Center Left: This happy crowd at the Divisional Speech Meet consists of Kim Geyer, Tracy Wonman, Margie Sheehy, Leslie Welty, Arleen Sorensen. Cindy Genereux, and Elizabeth Grosen. Center Right: Scott Morley must have had a disappointing, dull day. Bottom Left: Wayne Ray is showing off his nicely-built phy- sique . Bottom Center: Ann Drga was rudely interrupted while pre- paring an Extemp speech. Bottom Right: Valerie Welty and Baby Mangold are enjoying a Pioneer victory. 6 Friendship is a lot of caring and sharing. Top Left: A lot of caring and sharing went into the building of Big Sandy’s Main Street for you and me. Center Left: Karolee Ophus and Calvin Pleninger prove that two heads are better than one! Center Right: These four girls - Amy Dixon. Dem Ray, Carol Danreuther, and Amy Bitz - show the true meaning of friendship. Bottom Left: Kathy Ramer shows a little affection as she gives Steve Skaalure a victory kiss at the Big Sandy Wrestling Match. COLORED LOOK AT THE WAY IT WAS OFFICE STAFF AND GUIDANCE OFFICE STAFF OFFICE STAFF, L to R: Karolee Ophus, Diane Tyler, Sharia Bitz, Joleen Darlington, Charlotte Jenkins, Eliza- beth Grosen, Sharyl Jenkins. Pam Welty at work. GUIDANCE OFFICE STAFF, L to R: Roxie Works, Helen Maxwell (coun- selor), Jean Worsley, Joy Rice, Jeanette Berlinger, Brenda Hoge. LIBRARY STAFF LIBRARY STAFF, Top Left: Mr. Green and Wayne Silvan. Top Right: Jane Otto - second period librarian. Bottom Left, L to R: Lawrence Green, Ralph Simpson, Mike O’Malley, Eileen Silvan, Terry Tyler, Mark Bitz, and Jane Otto. ROUSER STAFF The Rouser has held an All-Stale Newspaper Rating for the past few years. Again this year the Rouser Staff deserves a congratulation on the excellent job it has done on informing BSHS students about ••The Way It Was In 1976.’• Top Right: Vonnie Cornett, Pam Welty, Scott Morley. Bottom Left, L to R: Vonnie Cornett, Pam Welty, Grahame Nicolson (advisor), Elizabeth Grosen, Debbie Courtnage, Mike O’Malley. Bottom Right: Amy Dixon, Marlys Darlington (printers). 12 ANNUAL STAFF What It Was Like To Be On The The annual staff was a new experience for all of us. Little did we know at the time what we were in for. We attended an annual camp during the summer where we soon dis- covered what an annual was all about. This being the Bicentennial year, we had a lot to work with, and we trust this issue of the Pioneer will show you the effort we put into making a good yearbook. We Annual Staff In 1976. hope that our job with the 1976 Pioneer is acceptable, and we want to thank you for all of your cooperation during the year. Sincerely, Karolee Marie Calvin Mike Alan Kevin 13 Top, L to R: Marie Works, Alan Archibald, Mike Beeler, Calvin Plen- inger, Karolee Ophus. Center: Kevin Skaalure, Mike Beeler, Alan Archibald. Bottom: Karolee Ophus. Calvin Pleninger, Marie Works. MUSIC Top: Mr. Brezicka. Center; L to R: Nola Bitz, Diana Bielen, Margie Sheehy, Elizabeth Grosen, Marie Works. Bottom, ROW 1: Mary Faber. Vonnie Cornett, Karolee Ophus. Alice Yirsa, Cherie Beirwagen, Pam Welty, Elizabeth Grosen, Marie Works, Margie Sheehy, Diana Bielen, Nola Bitz. ROW 2: Ralph Simpson. Mike O Malley, Scott Motley, Carl Knottnerus, Brent Aman, Bill Romine, Hank Knottnerus, Steve Skaalure, Mark Bitz, Andy Romine. CHORUS MUSIC MEET RESULTS At the District Music Festival, Sandy 16, Steve Skaalure. Elizabeth Grosen. Hank and Carl Knottne- rus, Scott Morley, and Clyde Pegar received superior ratings; Marie Works, Mary Faber, Brass Quintet, Chorus, Brent Aman, Mark Bitz, and Margie Sheehy were rated as excellent. Sandy 16 and Elizabeth Grosen then received superior ratings at the State Music Festival; Steve Skaalure, Hank and Carl Knottnerus, Scott Morley, and Clyde Pegar all rated excellent. Top: These three boys - Steve Skaalure, Carl Knottnerus, Brent Aman - made it into the Ail-State Choir. Bottom, L to R, ROW 1: Lynn Silvan, Brenda Rice, Karolee Ophus, Leslie Welty, Mary Faber, Wendi Christof- ferson, Shannon Green, Vonnie Cornett, Val Welty, Maureen Berlinger, Ann Faber, Nola Bitz, Lisa Ray, Cinda Genereux. ROW 2: Steve Skaalure, Gary Gullickson. Amy Bitz, Kim Geyer, Maaike Batey. Lori Archi- bald, Alice Yirsa, Lome Diacon. Pam Welty, Annette Terry, Michelle Vielieux, Denise Ulmen, Amy Dixon, Kelly Braun, Thea Haaland, Diane Bielen, Marie Works. ROW 3: Scott Brady, Jeff Svennungsen, Mark Bitz, Carl Knottnerus, Hank Knottnerus, Mike O'Malley, Kevin Skaalure, Andy Romine, Ron Fisher, Ann Drga, Lisa Knudsvig, Tracy Wortman, Margie Sheehy, Elizabeth Grosen, Lynn Broere. ROW 4: Scott Morley, Alan Archi- bald, Ralph Simpson, Lawrence Bold, Clavin Pleninger, Brent Aman, Randy Pearson, Bill Romine, Clyde Pegar, Melinda Bold, Jeannette Bahmiller, Carol Danreuther, Debbie Yirsa, Tami Nivens, Cherie Beirwagen. 17 MUSIC BRASS, L to R, ROW 1: Brent Aman, Carl Knottnerus, Hank Knottnerus, Scott Brady, Margie Sheehy, Kevin Skaalure, Jeanette Bahnmiller, Ron Fisher. ROW 2: Bryan Bahnmiller, Mark Grosen, Terry McKeever, Calvin Danreuther, Dan Works, Tracy Wonman, Lawrence Bold. ROW 3: Andy Romine, Clyde Pegar, MarkBitz, RalpI What It Was Like To Be A Musician In 1976 Being a musician in 1976 was no different from any other year. Many happy and memorable moments have filled each year previous to this one, and although this was the Bicentennial Year, it was still full of the same things. The only differ- ence was that this year I tried to enjoy myself more. Since this was the Seniors’ last year and because I had been very close to many of them, I tried to do more things with them in the only course we had together - music. Ralph Simpson CLARINETS, L to R, ROW 1: Elizabeth Grosen, Diane Tyler, Marie Works, Debbie Yirsa, Pam Welty, Alice Yirsa, Cherie Beirwagen. ROW 2: Arleen Sorensen, Lisa Ray, Ann Faber, Leslie Welty, Vonnie Cornett, Melinda Bold. ROW 3: Darla Eve, Lynn Broere, Lori Archibald, Mic- helle Vielleux, Mary Faber, Shannon Green. 18 SAXOPHONES, L to R: Randy Pearson, Alan Archibald, Reg Springer. Bill Romine, Ann Drga, Calvin Pleninger. FLUTES, L to R: Karolee Ophus, Carol Danreuther, Tammy Nivens, Lynn Silvan. Kelly Braun. OBOE: Cinda Genereux. 20 ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS Top: Debbie Yirsa leading the crowd in cheers. Center Left: Here’s the whole group! Center Right: A view of the sidelines before Color Guard presents the flags. Bottom Left: COLOR GUARD, Karolee Ophus, Jean- nette Bahnmiller, Diane Tyler. Jean Worsley - Not Pictured. Bottom Right: A scene at Pep Assembly. 22 LETT ER MEN'S CLUB AND G.A.L. Top: LETTERMEN'S CLUB, L to R, ROW 1: Richard Brown, Duane Beirwagen, Ralph Simpson, Mr. Lanning. ROW 2: Andy Romine, Mike Beeler, Dan Beeler, Steve Skaalure, Gary Gullickson. ROW 3: Larry Bitz, Bob Balazic, Mark Bitz, Keith Danreuther, Rick Darlington, Alvin Jenkins, Ron Fisher. ROW 4: Bill Romine, Eizoo Terry, Wayne Ray, Steve Kalgaard, Roger Works, Doug Hashley. Joe Bahnmiller. ROW 5: Steve Rose, Harry Green, Carl Knottnerus. Center: G.A.L., L to R, ROW 1: Carol Danreuther, Joleen Dar- lington , Mary Faber, Debbie Yirsa, Kathy Ramer, Diane Tyler, Elizabeth Grosen, Mrs. Mangold. ROW 2: Ann Drga, Jean Haaland, Alice Yirsa, Jean- ette Berlinger, Roxie Works, Amy Dixon, Debbie Ramer, Dede Whetham. ROW 3: Tracy Wortman, Amy Bitz, Kim Geyer, Cinda Genereux, Ann Faber, Val Welty, Darla Eve, Cheryl Whetham. ROW 4: Doreen Whetham, Maaike Batey, Kelly Braun, Shannon Green, Kathy Bahnmiller, Maureen Berlinger. ROW 5: Michelle Vielleux, Lori Archibald, Lorrie Diacon, Brenda Rice. SCIENCE CLUB Duane Beirwagen and Doug Hashley, Debbie Palmer. Mark Grosen, and Dan Works all qualified for the State Science Fair by receiving a supe- rior rating at the local science fair. Those receiving awards at State were Mark Grosen and Dan Works. Dan Works received an Army Citation for Engineering as did Mark Grosen. Mark also received an Encyclopedia of Physics and a bronze Army Medallion, an Air Force Citation for Engi- neering, and a Society of Technological Engineering award as a first runner-up prize. 24 Top: The gang at the scene of the crime! Bottom Left: Terry Tyler with his science project. Bottom Right: OFFICERS: Mr. Mehlhoff (advisor), Lawrence Bold (Vice-President), Hank Knottnerus (Student-Council Rep.), Mike O’Malley (President), Joleen Darlington (Secretary-Trea- surer). Opposite Page. Top Right: Mr. Mehlhoff watching Mark Grosen operate his project at State. Top Center Left: Dan Works and Mark Gro- sen preparing Mark’s project. Top Center Right: Duane Beirwagen and Doug Hashley preparing their project at State. Lower Center Left: Dan Works with his project and awards. Lower Center Right: Mark Grosen with his project and awards. Center: A view of the projects at the Big Sandy Science Fair. Bottom Right: Dan Works operating his project at the Big Sandy Science Fair. 25 PIONEER PATROL Top: L to R: Gary Gullickson, Andy Romine, Alvin Jenkins, Ron Fisher, Clyde Pegar, John Beau- dette, Mike Pursley, Kevin Skaalure, Cherie Beirwagen, Marlys Darlington, Carol Dan- reuther, Mary Faber, Amy Dixon, Linda Berlinger. Bottom Left: Linda Berlinger. Bottom Right: Alvin Jenkins. 26 DRILL TEAM What It Was Like to Be Captain of Drill Team in 1976 Being captain of the drill team was a great honor for me and I really enjoyed it. I went to drill team camp two summers in a row since I was captain my Junior and Senior years. It was a lot of work but fun because it was for a good purpose. I loved teaching the girls the routines and performing with them. At times, of course, it got kinda rough,’ because I could never please everybody. But that’s the way life is. One reason I hate to leave Big Sandy is because of drill team. I'll really miss all the fun and excitement - and the girls. I wish the captains next year - and all the future captains - the best of luck. And I hope they enjoy it as much as I did. Diane Tyler Top: Roxie Works performing a routine at the Talent Show. Cen- ter: L to R, ROW 1: Diane Tyler (captain). ROW 2: Linda Ber- linger, Jeanette Berlinger, Amy Dixon. ROW 3: Mary Faber, Ann Faber, Lisa Ray, Kay Rice, Rosella Witschen. ROW 4: Joy Rice, Darla Eve, Jean Haaiand, Ann Drga, Lynn Silvan, Roxie Works, Jean Worsley. Bottom: Three active members of Drill Team - Linda Berlinger, Lisa Ray, and Ann Drga. 27 F.H.A What It Was Like to Be an F.H.A.’er in 1976 I have been in F.H.A. since 1972 and have benefited from it each year. I was Chapter Presi- dent and District Vice-President this year and have tried to fulfill each responsibility to the best of my ability. Our membership has been increasing, and each mem- ber is willing to do her share. We had our annual events this year besides other miscellaneous activities, and each one was a success. I feel that F.H.A. is a worthwhile organization for every girl who wants the rewards of giving her best. I was proud to be president of the Future Home- makers of America this year and hope that the future presidents will further encourage ideas for new community and school activities. Karolee Ophus Top: FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES, L to R, TOP to BOTTOM: Jean Haaland, Lisa Ray, Ann Drga, Carol Danreuther, Ann Faber, Shiela Jenkins, Wendi Christofferson, Darla Eve, Debbie Ramer, Lynn Broere, Linda Berlinger, Eileen Silvan, Barbie Lotion, Kay Rice, Cheryl Whet- ham, Dede Whetham, Amy Dixon, Cherie Knudsvig, Mary Faber, Mar- lys Darlington, Val Welty, Leslie Welty, Kim Geyer. Bottom Left: Attended State Convention - Brenda Hoge, Jeanette Berlinger, Roxie Works, Alice Yirsa, Charlotte Jenkins, Arleen Sorensen, Pam Welty, Debbie Yirsa. Bottom Right: Alice Yirsa - Mistress of Ceremony at the Talent Show. 28 Top Left: OFFICERS, Karolee Ophus (President), Demrece Ray (Vice-President). Joleen Dar- lington (Secretary), Diane Tyler (Treasurer), Pam Welty (Student Council Representative). Top Right: Mr. Grasdock performing at the Annual FHA Talent Show. Center Left: A portion of the 7th vs. 8th Grade basketball game that FHA sponsored. Center: Keith Danreuther - FHA Chapter Beau. JUNIORS AND SENIORS, L to R, ROW 1: Alice Yirsa, Jean Worsley, Delores Cooke, Denny Reichelt, Kathy Ramer, Joleen Darlington, Debbie Yirsa, Arleen Sorensen, Debbie Courtnage, Brenda Hoge, Jeanette Ber- linger, Roxie Works, Rosella Witschen. ROW 2: Shiela Cline, Tami Nivens, Diana Bielen, Diane Tyler, Dem- rece Ray, Pam Welty, Sharyl Jenkins, Joy Rice, Charlotte Jenkins, Debbie Palmer, Karolee Ophus. 29 F.F.A What It Was Like to Be an F.F. A. er in 1976 As I look back over the past year, I find it hard to put into words the many experiences I have had in the F.F.A. There were times of fun, times of co-operating and working together, times of making new friends, times of embarrassment, times of worry, and times of joy. Yes, these characteristics, I am sure, were experienced by each member at least once during the year. There were such activities as: building a Homecoming float, Office Leadership School, Carnival, and the National F.F.A. Convention, to name only a few of the activities in which most members were involved during the year. One of the year's highlights for me was at the State F.F.A. Leadership Conference in Missoula. It was there that I received the Swine Produc- tion Proficiency Award for outstanding swine project and my State Farmer Pin. I also received certificates for each award and a check for $100 for my Swine Production Proficiency. I was unsuccessful in achiev- ing my goal as State Office for the Montana Association of the F.F.A., but just having the opportunity to partake in such an endeavor was a reward within itself. Yes. I can honestly say that I have no regrets in being a member of such a great youth organization in the world today - The Future Farmers of America. It is my sincere hope that each reader both girl and boy (there are girls who are active members in the F.F.A. now, too) will strive for the highest goals you can possibly achieve in the F.F.A. It is your self- determination, your willingness to work together, and your true devo- tion to the organiztion that will make the F.F.A. a successful unit in the Big Sandy Community. You will get out of the F.F.A., what you put into it! 30 Cal Pleninger 1975-76 F.F.A. OFFICERS Calvin Pleninger - President Keith Danreuther - Vice-President Mark Bitz - Secretary Steve Skaalure - Treasurer Harry Green - Student Council Rep. Hank Knottnerus - Parliamentarian Lawrence Bold - Reporter Ralph Pegar - Sentinel Top: JUNIORS AND SENIORS, L to R, ROW 1: Hank Knottnerus, Ralph Pegar, Harry Green, Lawrence Bold. ROW 2: Mr. Hashley, Shawn Mat- sko, Calvin Pleninger, Dan Beeler, Steve Skaalure, Mark Bitz, Keith Danreuther, Mike Beeler, Terry Tyler. ROW 3: Joe Bahnmiller, Kris Goll, Rick Darlington, Carl Knottnerus, Bill Brown, Marti Genereux, Steve Kalgaard. ROW 4: Roger Works, Wayne Ray, Wayne Silvan, Eizoo Terry, Doug Hashley, Keith Lotion. ROW 5: Vance Butler, Doug Braun, Bill Romine. Center Left: FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES, L to R, ROW 1: Mr. Hashley, Andy Romine, Mike Pursley, Gary Gullickson, Clay Ray, Henry Goll, Chuck LaBuda. ROW 2: Kenny Hoge, Dan Underdal, Don Jenkins, Robin Pearson, Dan Tyler, Dennis Bahnmiller, Bryan Bahnmiller, Ron Sternberg, Steve Rose. ROW 3: Shane Ophus, Clyde Pegar, Alvin Jenkins, Ron Fisher, Kelly Kulbeck, Bobbie Tyler, Wesley Berlinger. ROW 4: Terry McKeever, Alan Bahnmiller, Bernard Wit- schen, Walter Eatinger, Randy Pearson. Center Right: Demrece Ray - Chapter Sweetheart. Bottom: Mr. Hasley (advisor). 31 STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council accomplished many things this year. However, one major accomplishment was Bicentennial Day when the students and some teachers celebrated by dressing up in costumes of the past. The event started with a basket social at noon followed by a program consist- ing of various skits put on by classes and organizations. Later, we all gathered in the gym and learned how to square dance. All in all, we remember the day as one of learning and fun. Top: Carol Danreuther. Center Right: Kim Geyer. Bottom Left: Eliza- beth Grosen working on another bulletin board. Bottom Center: Brenda Hoge. Bottom Right: Nola Bitz on Council-sponsored Halloween. (Carol, Kim, and Brenda are, of course, dressed for Bicentennial Day!) 32 Top: COUNCIL, L to R. ROW 1: Kevin Skaalure, Mike Richter, Ban Bitz, Ban Ostrom, Mike Vielleux, Robin Pearson. ROW 2: Steve Skaalure, Mark Bitz, Eliz- abeth Grosen, Alan Archibald, Lisa Ray, Joleen Darlington, Mary Faber. ROW 3: Doug Braun, Richard Brown, Harry Green, Keith Danreuther, Carl Knottne- rus. Hank Knottnerus, Ralph Simpson. Center: Eileen Silvan, Barbie Lotton, Shiela Jenkins, and Denise Ulmen exhibiting their costumes on Bicentennial Day. Bottom: OFFICERS, Steve Skaalure (Secretary-Treasurer), Elizabeth Grosen (President), Mark Bitz (Vice-President). 33 HONOR SOCIETY Top: Mr. Green (Advisor). Bottom Left: OFFICERS, Nola Bitz (Secre- tary-Treasurer), Ralph Simpson (Student-Council Representative), Deb- bie Counnage (President). Bottom Right: L to R, ROW 1: Mary Faber, Carol Danreuther, Steve Skaalure. ROW 2: Gary Gullickson, Linda Ber- linger, Dan Tyler, Karolee Ophus, Jeanette Berlinger. ROW 3: Ann Drga, Lynn Silvan, Andy Romine, Debbie Yirsa, Joleen Darlington, Debbie Counnage. ROW 4: Kevin Skaalure, Lisa Ray, Ron Fisher, Scott Brady, Larry Bitz, Margie Sheehy. ROW 5: Mike O'Malley, Hank Knott- nerus, Mark Bitz, Arleen Sorensen, Marie Works. ROW 6: Nola Bitz, Ralph Simpson, Charlotte Jenkins. Elizabeth Grosen. ROW 7: Steve Kal- gaard, Sharyl Jenkins, Clyde Pegar, Bill Romine, Duane Beirwagen, Lawrence Bold. 34 SPEECH CLUB DIVISIONAL AND STATE SPEECH RESULTS Div. State Jane Otto - Pantomine 1st Doug Braun - Serious Solo 1st 4th Karolee Ophus - Humorous Solo 2nd Scott Morley - Pantomime 2nd 1st Amy Bitz - Serious Solo 5th Elizabeth Grosen - Girls' Extemp 1st 3rd Vonnie Cornett - Original Oratory 1st 5th Pam Welty - M.P.A. 1st Marie Works - Impromptu 1st Arleen Sorensen - M. P. A. 2nd Mike O’Malley - Boys’ Extemp 2nd Verna Otto - Impromptu 3rd Ann Drga - Girls’ Extemp 4th Leslie Welty - Original Oratory 4th Margie Sheehy - Expository Speaking 4th Kevin Skaalure - Boys' Extemp 5th OUTSTANDING MEMBERS Elizabeth Grosen - Most Valuable Speaker Ann Drga - Most Improved Speaker Jane Otto - Most Valuable Thespian Scott Morley - Most Improved Thespian Mr. Barsotti - Coach of the Year for the third time Top: Gary Gullickson (panto- mime). Center Left: Scott Mor- ley receiving his 1st place medal at State. Center Right: The many trophies and medals at the Dis- trict Speech Meet. Bottom: Von- nie Cornett (second from right) receiving his 5th place medal at State. 35 MORE SPEECH What It Was Like To Be A Speecher In 1976 Though I have met some diffi- culty in getting this essay started, I find no difficulty in expressing what it has been like as a speecher this year. Any per- son who is not in speech cannot begin to understand what a speaker or actor goes through. Approximately one-hundred to two-hundred hours are spent in practice. At a two-day meet, if a speaker makes it to finals, he gives his speech seven times. Multiply this by nine meets and one can see that quite a bit of experience is gained in the course of a season. The many times that we must sacrifice our precious ' sleep, the knots of nervous tension in our stomachs, the disappointments, and the many McDonaldland meals are all outweighed by the experience we gain and the new friends we make. This is what speech has been to me - a period of learning and growing through new friends and added experience. Pam Welty Top Left: Terry Tyler is holding the battle banner that he made for speech club. Top Right: Doug Braun (Serious Solo). Bottom Left: Mr. Barsotti receiving the 1st place Drama trophy at State. Bottom Right: Elizabeth Grosen receiving her 3rd place medal at State. 36 Top Left: Jane Otto (Pantomime). Center Top: Val Welty (Humorous Solo). Center: Lisa Ray asleep with ‘’Sandy” The Bear. Top Right: Margie Sheehy (Expository Speaking). Bottom: L to R, ROW 1: Marie Works, Cinda Genereux, Pam Welty, Arleen Sorensen. Vonnie Cornett, Amy Bitz, Margie Sheehy, Elizabeth Grosen, Scott Morley, Scott Brady, Ann Drga, Gary Gullickson, Lisa Ray, Mike O’Malley, Mr. Barsotti. ROW 2: Harry Green, Ron Fisher, Mary Faber, Wendi Christofferson, Dem Ray, Denise Ulmen, Val Welty, Leslie Welty, Doug Braun, Tracy Wortman, Kevin Skaalure, Jane Otto, Wilfred Knottnerus, Verna Otto. Hank Knottnerus, Karolee Ophus, Dan Underdal - Not Pictured. 37 SPOR TS FOOTBALL SEASON RECORD OPPONENTS WE THEY Chester 16 0 Harlem 48 6 Sunburst 49 6 Belt 39 6 Cascade 40 8 Fairfield 6 19 Simms 34 14 Valier 33 12 OUTSTANDING PLAYERS Bob Balazic - Most Valuable Player Rich Brown - Most Valuable Back Dan Beeler - Most Valuable Lineman Duane Beirwagen - Most Improved Player Keith Danreuther - Head Hunter Award 40 Keith Danreuther and Mark Bitz - Captains 6MiVe� srJ SENIOR FOOTBALL FLAYERS. L to R: Keith Danreuther, Steve Ska a 1 ure. Joe Bahnmiller. Dan Beeler. Mark Bitz. Mike Beeler. This year’s football team repre- sented BSHS and Big Sandy well. They achieved an outstanding record for the season. A team always needs spirit and team- work. Our team of 1975-76 had a lot of both! They worked hard and looked great. 41 MORE FOOTBALL L to R, ROW 1: Mike Richter, Ban Bitz (Managers), Dan Underdal, Robin Pearson, Kevin Skaalure, Jeff Sven- nungsen, Alan Archibald, Bryan Bahnmillei, Henry Goll, Clay Ray, Kenny Hoge, Chuck Labuda, Don Jenkins. ROW 2: Reggie Springer (Manager), Joe Bahnmiller, Dennis Bahnmiller, Mike Beeler, Larry Bitz, Alvin Jen- kins, Mark Bitz, Steve Skaalure, Keith Danreuther, Rich Brown, Andy Romine, Scott Brady, Gary Gullickson, Don Bielen (Manager). ROW 3: Ron Mangold (Asst. Coach), Bob Lanning (Coach), John Beaudette, Dan Beeler, Bill Romine, Doug Hashley, Steve Kalgaard, Randy Pearson, Duane Beirwagenob Balazic, Rick Darlington, Ron Fisher, Clyde Pegar, Luke Gerber (Asst. Coach). GIRLS' BASKETBALL SEASON RECORD What It Was Like To Be In Girls' Bas- ketball In 1976 To me, girls' basketball was a new and wonderful experience considering this was the first year our school offered competitive girls’ basketball. I did not know really what to expect. Although our record was not too good, the feel- ing of losing was almost as exciting as winning. I also learned how to get along in a group. We have had to make some decisions that required a whole group vote and it made me feel that I was really a pan of the team. That was the kind of relationship shared by all the girls. I am proud to say that I was a member of the Big Sandy Girls’ Basketball team and prouder to say that I hope I will be a member next year. I have pride in our team for sticking it out. Amy Dixon OPPONENTS WE THEY Joplin 19 52 Inverness 6 45 Rudyard 14 56 Hayes 34 33 Hayes 21 37 Turner 20 30 Turner 16 26 Harlem 18 48 Harlem 39 43 Box Elder 34 42 Box Elder 27 31 Hingham 30 31 Kremlin-Gilford 17 30 Chester 16 40 OUTSTANDING PLAYERS Demrece Ray - Captain Carol Danreuther - Scoring Leader Marlys Darlington - Rebound Leader JR. VARSITY, L to R: Carol Cooke (Assistant Coach), Brenda Hoge, Denise Ulmen, Jeanette Bahnmiller, Cinda Genereux, Eileen Silvan, Diana Bielen, Lisa Knudsvig, Tom Balek (Coach). Front: Roxie Works, 44 Barbie Lotton (Managers). VARSITY, L to R: Carol Cooke (Assistant Coach), Delores Cooke, Amy Dixon, Marlys Darlington, Sheila Cline, Demrece Ray, Sharon Cook. Jean Haaland, Joy Rice, Diana Bielen, Carol Danreuther, Brenda Hoge, Tom Balek (Coach). Front: Roxie Works, Barbie Lotton (Managers). 45 BOYS' BASKETBALL SEASON RECORD OPPONENTS WE THEY Conference: Sunburst 58 51 Sunburst 73 57 Chester 50 63 Chester 56 41 Fairfield 65 66 Fairfield 53 69 Simms 72 68 Simms 71 58 Cascade 69 44 Cascade 80 62 Valier 79 54 Valier 82 53 Harlem 62 71 Harlem 54 69 Belt 66 67 Belt 64 62 Big Sandy Tournament: Simms 71 58 Fairfield 64 65 Chester Tournament: Hingham 62 56 Chester 51 60 Divisional Tournament: Chester 64 62 Harlem 70 95 Sunburst 79 69 Fairfield (consolation) 79 64 Belt (challenge) 54 74 Top: Coach Gerber. Center: Doug Hashley. Bottom Left: Mike O'Malley. Bottom Right: Bob Balazic. 46 Top: SENIORS, Mike O’Malley, Keith Danreuther. Center: VARSITY. Andy Romine, Keith Danreuther, Rich Brown, Dennis Bahnmiller, Rich Darlington, Doug Hashley, Steve Kalgaard, Duane Beirwagen. Ralph Simpson, Larry Bitz, Mike O’Malley, Coach Gerber, Don Bielen, Mike Richter (Managers). Bob Balazic - Not Pictured. Bottom: Alice Yirsa. 47 MORE BASKETBALL OUTSTANDING PLAYERS Larry Bitz - Most Assists Doug Hashley - Most Rebounds Andy Romine - Most Improved Player Doug Hashley - Most Valuable Player Ralph Simpson - Most Inspirational Player Doug Hashley - Highest Free-throw Percentage Keith Danreuther - Captain Top: Marlys Darlington. Center: JUNIOR VARSITY, Coach Un- iting, Dan Tyler, Clyde Pegar, Mike Pursley, Randy Pearson, Kelly Kulbeck, John Beaudette, Steve Rose, Scott Brady. Bottom Left: Keith Danreuther. Bottom Right: Bob Balazic (shooting), Steve Kalgaard (watching!). 48 Top: FRESHMEN, Robin Pearson, Chris Boyce, Bob Tyler, Alan Archibald, Mark Grosen, Coach Lanning, Bernard Witschen, Bryan Bahnmiller, Jeff Sven- nungsen, Alan Bahnmiller, Dan Works. Bottom Left: Doug Hash- ley - Most Valuable Player and holder of three Divisional Tour- nament records. Center Left: Larry Bitz. Center Right: Randy Pearson, Dan Tyler. Bottom Left: Cherie Beirwagen. 49 GYMNASTICS Opposite Page. GROUP PICTURE, ROW 1: Lori Archibald, Brenda Kul- beck, Michelle Vielleux, Thea Haaland, Dixie Knottnerus, Shannon Green, Kelly Braun, and Mrs. Mangold, Coach. ROW 2: Patti Yirsa, Valerie Welty, Tracy Wonman, Cinda Genereux, Kim Geyer, Ann Faber, and Stefani Green. ROW 3: Ann Drga, Joy Rice, Jeanette Ber- linger, Roxie Works, and Carol Danreuther. ROW 4: Mary Faber, Kathy Ramer, Diane Tyler, and Mary Faber. Bottom Left: Cinda Genereux. Bottom Center: Roxie Works. Bottom Right: Kim Geyer and Kay Rice. This Page. Top Left: Ann Faber and Tracy Wortman. Center Left: Deb- bie Yirsa. Center Right: A pyramid at the half-time show. Bottom Left: Ann Drga and Debbie Ramer. Bottom Center: Gymastic Christmas pres- entation. Bottom Right: Valerie Welty and Amy Bitz. 51 WRESTLING The wrestlers had a fairly good year. They did well at siaie where they placed third. Top Right: The team planning their strategy. Center Right: Chuck Labuda on the bottom. Bottom Left: Mark Bitz is ready to go. Bottom Center: Lawrence Bold is loosening some tight mus- cles. Bottom Right: Benny Jenkins and Mike Faber, who were man- agers for the wrestlers this year. Opposite Page. Top Left: Shane Ophus is ready for his next oppo- nent. Top Center: Bill Romine on to a win. Top Right: Ron Man- gold who is the coach for our wrestlers. Bottom Left: Kris Goll resting after a hard practice. Bottom Center: Chuck Labuda listening to a last minute piece of advice from the coach. Bot- tom Right: Assistant Coach Dick Thornton. 52 WRESTLING RESULTS lsi place at Conference 1st place at Divisional 3rd place at State DIVISIONAL STANDINGS WT. CLASS NAME YEAR PLACE 98 Don Jenkins Fr. 2nd 105 Chuck Labuda Fr. 3rd 119 Harry Green Sr. 3rd 132 Gary Gullickson So. 2nd 145 Wayne Ray Sr. 1st 155 Ron Fisher So. 1st 185 Bill Romine Jr. 1st Hwt. Steve Skaalure Sr. 2nd STATE STANDINGS WT. CLASS NAME YEAR PLACE 132 Gary Gullickson So. 2nd 145 Wayne Ray Sr. 4th 155 Ron Fisher So. 1st 185 Bill Romine Jr. 1st (Undefeated) SPECIAL AWARDS Most Improved Wrestler - Harry Green Most Pins - Ron Fisher Quickest Pin - Wayne Ray Most Inspirational - Ron Fisher Most Valuable - Bill Romine Captains - Harry Green, Wayne Ray, and Steve Skaalure What It Was Like To Be A Wrestler In 1976. MORE WRESTLING To me Wrestling in 1976 meant hard work, concentration, devotion, and heartbreak. As many knew, I didn't make it to Divisional because of two cracked ribs. This didn’t mean that I quit wrestling. There is a certain air about Wrestling which draws a person closer even though he seems so far away. This certain air is what kept me going and I'm sure kept the other wrestlers going, too. This air is not that found in Wayne Ray's locker, but a clean, fresh air which inspires each athlete in each sport whether it be Football, Wrestling, or Basketball. It is an air which pushed me to work all the harder even though the odds were against me. Wrestling in 1976 taught me that even though a person may be sitting on top of the world there is always something or someone that may knock him off. I found that there are hardships along with the glory. Wrestling in 1976 also showed me that I have friends who were devoted enough to do that little extra work when I was gone. They are the Big Sandy Wrestlers. They showed me how devoted they are when they won Divisional. This is something that I would like to thank Mr. Mangold, Mr. Thornton, and the Big Sandy Wrestlers for. Thanks guys for a great year! Yes, Wrestling in 1976 meant hard work, concentration, devotion, and heartbreak, but it also meant warmth, friendship, and happiness. Alvin Jenkins 54 Opposite Page. Top Right: Bill Romine showing his winning form. Center Left: Gary Gullick- son in control. Center Right: Ron Fisher waiting for his opponent. Bottom Left: Cheerleaders give the crowd spirit. Here Kathy Ramer and Demrece Ray try to rouse the crowd. Bottom Right: Seniors in wrestling. L to R: Mark Bitz, Wayne Ray, Kris Goll, Harry Green, and Steve Skaa- lure. Top Left: Wrestlers who placed at State - Back, L to R: Ron Fisher 1st, Bill Romine 1st. Front, L to R: Gary Gullickson 2nd, Wayne Ray 4th. Top Right: Bill Romine on the road to victory. Center: L to R, BACK: Kenny Hoge, Marti Genereux, Wayne Ray, Kris Goll, Bill Romine, Ron Fisher, Mark Bitz, Steve Skaalure, Lawrence Bold. FRONT: Henry Goll, Donny Jenkins, Clay Ray, Harry Green, Alvin Jenkins, Gary Gullickson. Chuck Labuda, Shane Ophus. With the trophies is Mike Faber, one of the managers. Left: Alvin Jenkins, victory-bound. 55 CHEERLEADERS Cheerleaders For The 1975-76 School Year: A-SQUAD, Nola Bitz, Joleen Darlington, Shari Jenkins, Alice Yirsa, Debbie Y irsa. B-SQUAD, Cheri Beirwagen, Marlys Darlington, Amy Dixon. WRESTLING, Debbie Courtnage, Kathy Ramer, Demrece Ray. 56 57 BOYS' TRACK State Track Results: Keith Danreuther won the top honors at State track Meet in Billings. Keith captured the State Class B Pole Vault Event with his jump of 13 feet 4V4 inches. Keith broke the old record, which had been set in 1964 at 13 feet 2Vi inches. The relay team also went to finals at State. Divisional Track Results: Keith Danreuther cleared the bar at 13 feet 2V$ inches in the pole vault and captured the high jump event with 6 feet. Steve Rose finished second in pole vault with 11 feet 7 inches. Miek O’Malley ran the mile in 4:52.4 and the two mile in 10:54.1. Steve Kal- gaard tossed the discus 129 feet 11 Vb inches. The relay team, Gary Gullickson, Andy Romine, Dennis Bahnmiller, and Ron Fisher, won first place with their time of 3:42.7. Other winners were Rick Darlington, fifth in the 100; Joe Bahnmiller, fourth in the 880; Dennis Bahnmiller, fourth in the low hurdles and third in the high hurdles; Ron Fisher, fourth in the high hurdles; Rich Brown, second in the jave- lin; Wayne Ray, third in the dis- cus; Steve Kalgaard, second in the shot; and Randy Pearson, fifth in the triple jump. All the above people placing fourth or better in events other than the relays, which had to place first or sec- ond, qualified for the State Track Meet. 58 Opposite Page. Top: ROW 1, L to R: Terry McKeever, Gary Gullickson, Chuck LaBuda, Mike O'Malley, Joe Bahnmiller, Keith Danreuther, Andy and Clay Ray. ROW 2. L to R: Alan Archibald, Steve Rose, Rich Brown, Rick Darlington, Jeff Svennungsen, Ron Fisher, Bob Tyler, Den- nis Bahnmiller. ROW 3, Lto R: Bryan Bahnmiller, Doug Hashley, Randy Pearson, Steve Kalgaard, Bill Romine, and John Beaudette. Center Left: Joe Bahnmiller. Center Right: Steve Kalgaard. Bottom Left: Keith Dan- reuther. Bottom Right: Randy Pearson. This Page. Top Left: Wayne Ray. Top Center Left: John Beaudette. Bot- tom Center Left; Rich Brown. Top Center: Keith Danreuther. Bottom Center: Mike O’Malley. Top Center Right: Jeff Svennungsen. Bottom Center Right: Randy Pearson, John Beaudette, Andy Romine, and Gary Gullickson. Bottom Left: Rick Darlington. Bottom Center: Steve Rose. Bottom Right: Cary Gullickson, Andy Romine. Dennis Bahnmiller, and Ron Fisher (Relay Team). 59 GIRLS' TRACK 60 Eighi girls traveled to Cascade for the Divisional Track Meet on May 22, 1976. One girl managed to place in the top four. Cinda Genere ux ranked third in the 440, thus winning her way to state. The 880 medley relay team - Jeanette Berlinger, Mar- lys Darlington, Diane Tyler, and Cinda Genereux - also placed third, but only the top two teams compete at state. Top Left: Jeanette Berlinger. Top Right: Jean Haaland. Center Left: Jeff Svennungsen and Marlys Darlington. Center Right: Cinda Genereux. Bottom Left: Brenda Hoge. Bottom Right: L to R, ROW 1: Amy Bitz, Jeanette Berlinger, Carol Danreuther, Amy Dixon. ROW 2: Jeannette Hahnmiller, Cinda Genereux, Jean Haaland, Diane Tyler. NOT PIC- TURED: Marlys Darlington, Brenda Hoge. 61 JUNIOR HIGH SPORTS EIGHT GRADE BASKETBALL, ROW 1: Mike Faber, Kirby Kulbeck, Calvin Danreuther, Don Bielen, Mike Richter, Reggie Springer, Ban Bitz, Marlen Eve, They had a season record of 8-4, defeating the following opponents: Fon Benton (twice). Box Elder, Rocky Boy (twice), Chinook, and Chester (twice). SEVENTH GRADE BASKETBALL, ROW 2: Perry Goll, Kun Hennelly, Greg Gullickson, Mike Baxter. Steve Witschen, Jeff Ament, Steve Bahnmiller, and Mike Vielleux. ROW 3: Tom Balek (coach of both teams), Brock Genereux, Dan Ulmen,. and Dan Genereux. They had a season record of 5-6, defeating the following opponents: Chester (twice), Rocky Boy (twice), and Havre ’Bb.’ WRESTLING, Pictured at Top Left is Calvin Danreuther who was selected as Outstanding Wrestler in the Divisional Tournament and was undefeated for the season. At Bottom Left is Brock Genereux who received first at the State A.A.U. tournament. Others who qualified for State A.A.U. were Bryan Bahnmiller, Kurt Hennelly, Steve Bahnmil- ler, and Don Jenkins. Also involved in junior high wrestling were Justin Haaland, Bart Ostrom, Mike Vielleux, Mike Faber, and Mike Baxter. 62 Top: L to R, ROW 1: Kurt Hennelly, Greg Gullickson, Mike Baxter, Steve Bahnmiller, Jeff Ament, and Mike Vielleux. ROW 2: Marlen Eve, Mike Richter, Mike Faber, Ban Bitz, and Calvin Danreuther. ROW 3: Don Bieien, Reg Springer, Steve Witschen. Bottom: L to R, ROW 1: Dixie Knottnerus, Joan Berlinger, and Lisa Works. ROW 2: Lori Archibald, Kelly Braun, Shannon Green, and Michelle Vielleux. Space forbids recording the many statistics for our junior high track team; however, they performed exceptionally well and should really put B.S.H.S. on the map ’ in years to come. 63 HOMECOMING Top Left: A small portion of the large crowd attending the many Homecoming festivities. Top Right: The parade for Homecom- ing. Bottom Right: Crowning pro- cedures at the Teenager Dance on Friday of Homecoming Week. Opposite Page. Top Left: Dem- rece Ray, 1975 Homecoming Queen. Center Left: Pan of the Class Reunion Chan posted in the high school. Top Center: Home- coming Committee. Bottom Center: One of the many class floats involved in the parade. Bottom Left: Senior Class float entry in the parade. This float placed first in the school compe- tition. Bottom Right: The Wel- come Wagon. (Thanks to Marlyn Cornett for his Homecoming pic- tures .) 66 What It Was Like to Be on the Homecoming Committee LASS REUNI � r -'•� t« A, 'til � ilil P.it, j(M (t4 |,t, JM 11 W . .nu Preparations for Homecoming ’75 began thirteen months prior to the chosen date of June 21-22, 1975. The task of locating and corresponding with nearly 1500 former students as well as teachers was a tedious chore. How and where to entertain those accepting the invitations created even a greater problem. However, no obstacle was too large to overcome and progress continued. By sponsoring a city clean-up and preparing floats, the citizens of Big Sandy contributed to the success of Homecoming. When Friday, June 20 arrived and the spring rains continued, it appeared that much of the work would be in vain. Friday evening, however, brought clearing skies and by Saturday morning a most welcome sun shone down on the gathering throng. The continuous support of the community, the friendships that grew, and the gratitude expressed by those in attendance made the 1975 Home- coming a most rewarding experience for the members of the Commit- Betty Jo Chauvet 67 CARNIVAL One of the major events this year was the Carnival. Each class and the Music Department learned to work together and to participate in making this year's Carnival a big success. The King and Queen were Rick Darlington and Brenda Hoge of the Junior Class. 68 69 JUNIOR MISS Junior Miss - Elizabeth Grosen First Runner-Up - Demrece Ray Miss Congeniality - Karolee Ophus Talent Award - Shari Jenkins Breck Award - Nola Bitz 70 What It Was Like to Be Junior Miss in 1976 I think that all the girls in our 1976 Junior Miss Pageant were in it because they wanted to have fun, to learn, and most of all to spend some time together as girls. That is what the Pageant was, and more. On the final night, when one of us was to be judged as the reigning queen, it was difficult to accept that all the girls could not be crowned a Junior Miss. When we walked out to stand on the stage, I feel that every girl was a winner. We had all won a memory, an experience, and most importantly a strong sense of friendship. As Big Sandy's Junior Miss, I am gTateful for all the support that everyone has given me, especially in the days of the State Pageant in Kalispell. Here indeed was a gathering of young ladies who made the work of Pageant preparation so worthwhile. This Bicentennial Junior Miss Pageant was filled with the Spirit of 76. To all the girls considering future Pageants, I can only say that it is something you cannot afford to miss! Elizabeth Grosen SNO BALL The annual F.H.A. Sno Ball dance was held December 27, 1975. All Seniors in F. H. A. and F.F.A. were candidates for this event. Top and Center Left: Crowned that evening as Out- standing F. F. A.’er and F. H. A. ’er were Calvin Pleninger and Karolee Ophus. Center: Randy Pearson and Ann Drga. Center Right: Lisa Ray and Kelly Kulbeck. Bottom: Carl Knottnerus and Jean Haaland. 72 AG BA WL The annual F.F.A. Ag Bawl was held May 22, 1976. Candidates for royalty were: Seniors - Ralph Pegar and Karolee Ophus; Juniors - Keith Lotion and Arleen Soren- sen; Sophomores - Mike Pursley and Marlys Darlington; Freshmen - Henry Goll and Cinda Gener- eux. Top Left; Amy Bitz and Dan Beeler. Top Right: Mike Pursley and Marlys Darlington - King and Queen. Bottom Left: Cinda Gen- ereux and Reggie Springer. Bot- tom Right: Hank Knottnerus and Eileen Silvan. 73 200 YEARS HOW TIME FLIES Lefi: The queen candidates for the Prom. L to R: Nola Bitz, Joleen Darlington, Kathy Ramer, and Sharyl Jen- kins. Right: The king candidates for the Prom. L to R: Hank Knottnerus, Mark Bitz, Steve Skaalure, and Keith Danreuther. Left: King Keith Danruether with Queen Joleen Darlington. Upper Right: Chow line at the banquet. Lower Right: A few Juniors setting up for the prom. (Thanks to Marlyn Cornett for most of these pictures.) 74 What It Was Like to Work on the Prom in 1976. Being a member of the Junior Class and working on the 1976 Junior-Sen- ior Prom will always remain as a lasting memory of my years at Big Sandy High School. The prom itself begins many months before the magic evening, when all the girls in their long dresses and guys in their fancy suits arrive and put the finishing touches to the Night. Selections such as, who the band is going to be, what the theme is and, where the banquet will be held are just a few minor problems that come before the Junior Class. I am sure that sometimes during the year each member of the class feels tired and exhausted, and is about to give up. But, in all honesty, when it is all over and one finds himself tearing down all those hours of work, there is a feeling of emptiness, and a few tears because it IS all over;” and, of course, there is a smile of joy because it was a success. Vonnie Cornett 7' 'jr 'ir f f ' � � ■ f ■ f- xd £. t ‘t .Cli hHBHHRs! 75 VOLLEYBALL G.A.L. sponsored two volleyball tournaments this year. The girls' Fourth Annual Tournament, May 22-23, was won by The Supers- tars, consisting of Carol Dan- reuther, Cherie Beirwagen, Amy Dixon, Ann Drga, Debbie Ramer, Mary Faber, Linda Ber- linger, and Marlys Darlington. The Amazons - Doug Hash- ley, Andy Romine, Mike Purs- ley, Carol Danreuther, Debbie Yirsa, and Marlys Darlington - took first place in the first Co-Ed tournament held April 12-15. Top Left: Kathy Ramer. Top Right: Alice Yirsa, Jean Haa- land. Center Left: Kathy Ramer, Jean Haaland. Bottom Left: Jean Haaland, Marlys Darlington. Bottom Right: Debbie Ramer. 76 Top Left: Diane Tyler. Top Center: Ann Drga. Linda Berlinger. Cherie Beirwagen. Top Right: ’’The Fonzettes” after a winning game - Annette Terry, Melinda Bold, Lori Archibald, Kelly Braun. Center: Mic- helle Vielleux and U.F.O. Bottom Left: Jean Haaland, Kathy Ramer. Bottom Right: ’’The Superstars’’ after their victory game. 77 MORE OF THE WAY IT WAS Lome Diacon, at right, made it to State Spelling Bee. At far right is Harry Green who was Most Improved Wrestler this year. At right is Doug Hashley who, in the spring, was named to the State Basketball Team. Pictured at far right is Dan Beeler who was named to the Eastern Division Team for the Shrine Game. 78 EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION There were tweniy-three eighth graders graduating this year. The exer- cises were followed by a party at Mike Faber's. Top Right: John Hennelly, who was guest speaker. Top Left: A group picture of the eighth graders. Upper Center Right: Kathy Bahnmiller showing her talent on the piano. Bottom Left: THE EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS, LtoR, BACK: Kathy Bahnmiller, Brenda Rice, Melinda Bold, Michelle Vielleux, Annette Terry, and Thea Haaland. FRONT: Shannon Green, Kelly Braun, Lori Archibald, Louie Diacon, Maureen Berlinger, and Maaike Batey. Lower Center Right: Shannon hamming it up while Michelle protests the taking of the picture. Bottom Right: Reggie Springer playing My Love. SO Top Left: Lorrie Diacon and Annette Terry singing Love Is Like a Butterfly. Top Center: Marlen Eve receiving his dip- loma from school board member Louis Beirwagen. Top Right: Brenda Rice receiving her dip- loma from Louis Beirwagen. Center: The woodwind ensemble concentrating hard to make it sound good. Bottom: The eighth grade girls displaying some of their singing capabilities. 81 AWARDS ASSEMBLY The Awards Assembly was presented by the Honor Society, now celebrating its 25th year. Many students (too numerous to mention) received Honor Society badges, pins, and certificates. A great number of deserving students received recognition in such areas as Shorthand II, Soil Conservation Speaking Contest, Cheerleading, Boys' and Girls’ State, Rouser, Annual, An Service, Guidance Office, Pep Club, and Music. Those receiving Superior Awards were Debbie Counnage, Outstanding Commercial Student; Jane Otto, Doug Braun, Pam Welty, Diane Tyler, and Jean Worsley, Pep Club; Steve Skaalure, Masonic Scolarship; Pam Welty, Ralph Simpson, and Elizabeth Grosen, Voice of Democracy; Calvin Pleninger and Elizabeth Grosen, Senior Citizenship; Kathy Ramer and Nola Bitz, Spirit; Marge Sheehy, Oratorical Contest; Elizabeth Grosen, Montana Interscholastic Editorial Association Silver Key; Elizabeth Grosen, John Philip Sousa Award; Steve Skaalure, Arion Award; Arleen Sorensen, Chemistry; Elizabeth Grosen, Senior Science; Karolee Ophus, Crisco Award; Jane Otto, Educational Grant; Elizabeth Grosen, Second Place in Elk’s Contest; Marie Works, Bicenten- nial Award and Betty Crocker Award; Diana Bielen, $150 Scholarship; Mary Faber, Hugh O’Brian Award; and an M.S.U. Scholarship awarded to Mark Bitz (in lieu of Elizabeth Grosen who is going out of state for schooling). Leslie Welty received recognition for outstanding accomplishment in composition, while a certificate was pre- sented to Lome Diacon for her performance in State Spelling Bee. Many awards were given to stu- dents that would take pages to list. Such awards are for Home Economics, Typing, Bookkeep- ing , Band (Letters and Pins), Physical Fitness, and Perfect Attendance. Top Center: Elizabeth Grosen with some of her ’’loot.” Top Right: Debbie Courtnage taking Shorthand Award. Bottom Cen- ter: Mary Faber’s joy. Bottom Right: Steve Skaalure receiving scholarship. 82 BOYS1 AND GIRLS'STATE Top Left: Elizabeth Grosen. Center Left: Elizabeth Grosen. Top Center: Harry Green. Top Right: Mark Bitz. Center: Steve Skaalure. Center Right: Mike O’Malley. Bottom Left: Karolee Ophus (alternate). Bottom Center: Calvin Pleninger and Hank Knottnerus (alternates). Bottom Right: Mark Bitz, Mike O’Malley, Harry Green, and Steve Skaalure. 83 YOU'REA GOODMAN, CHARLIE BROWN! Karolee Ophus (Lucy) Karolee Ophus (Lucy) and Kevin Skaalure (Schroeder) 84 Top and Bottom: Doug Braun (Charlie Brown). Top: CAST. Bottom: Lucy and Schroeder. What It Was Like To Be In The Play In 1976. Mr. Thornton Mark Bitz (Linus) When I look the Ume to stop and count up the number of days the cast worked on the play. I discovered that it was approximately twenty days. In these twenty days, the five members of the cast and our two directors met every day at noon and went over our lines. During the last three days before our performance, everyone was trying to learn his lines, so Mr. Brezicka and Mr. Thornton wouldn’t yell at us. After we finally learned the parts, the performance for the school was given. With this performance came the applying of make- up. Some girls put a lot of make-up on every day, but we really took the cake! The boys, who also needed it, never thought that they would be victims of such foolishness as eye shadow and lipstick. After the make-up was on, we had to powder our faces so that they wouldn't shine. All of us felt like mummies with so much gunk on. The performance was great, with a few minor exceptions - right, Karolee? All of the peo- ple loved us and thought we were fantastic! (And of course we were!) Besides the make-up and the long hours that we put in preparing for the performance, we had a great deal of fun. I think that it was a new and exciting experience for all of us. If there is ever another play to be presented at our school, I would urge people to take an active interest in it. Margie Louise Sheehy (Patti) Scott Morley (Snoopy) ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, AND UNDERCLASSMEN SCHOOL BOARD What It Was Like to Be a School Board Member in 1976 Being a board member of the Big Sandy school system during the Bicen- tennial year of 1976 was no different from any previous year. We have had public schools for 200 years. To me it is imponant that we have local control of our public schools. 1 am proud of the Big Sandy school system, and believe we have one of the better administrative and teaching staffs in the state. I believe that discipline and respect are essential factors in running a sound school system, always remembering that one who has no respect for others has none for himself. Fred Bitz Top Left: Fred Bitz, Chairman. Top Center: Ray Williams. Top Right: Marilyn Lund. Bottom Left: Louis Beirwagen. Bottom Center: Darrell Chauvet. Bottom Right: An Weaver. Above: School Board Chairman, Fred Bitz, panicipatng in the Awards Day Program. 8 SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE 1776 1976 - Two Hundred Years - The Bicentennial - What has it meant? Faith, hard work, and sacrifice by colonists, pioneers, and the present generation have created a country second to none on earth. This is true regardless of whether one thinks in terms of standard- of-living, wealth, sports, military power, or any other measurable area. What do the next two hundred years hold? The Class of ’76 and future classes along with their peers will have to work just as hard and make many sacrifices if this country is to endure. Are the stu- dents of Big Sandy High School going to be prepared for this challenge? I hope so. Congratulations to the Class of ’76, the Bicentennial class, on this publication and all of their accomplish- ments. May each of you have health and happiness. 89 Boyd E. Romine PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Another year has passed and this Yearbook will record in detail how it was in Big Sandy High School in 1976. In preface to this, let me make these observations. Big Sandy High School had 146 students and 55 Junior High school students. The Senior graduating class had 35 members, and 24 Junior High students were graduated from the Eighth Grade. This indicated a continuation of the enrollment drop we had experienced the last ten or twelve years from a high of 179 in high school in the sixties. The attitude of the majority of students was positive toward their academic studies. All results from national tests indicate that our students are very successful in academic fields. The extra-curricular activities were well supported and extremely successful, showing a desire on the pan of these students to compete and excel. All of these successes will be pointed out in detail in this book, but let me summarize a few of the extra-curricular successes. We placed second in this division in Football, third in Basketball, third in the State in Wrestling, State Champions in Speech and Drama, and twenty students earned the right to attend the State Music Festival where one group and two individuals received superior ratings, and other rated excellent. The F.H.A. received the State Outstanding Chapter Award and the Boys’ Track team won second in the division. As the school year comes to a close, I find myself looking back in an attempt to evaluate our strengths and weaknesses. Our curriculum is primarily college prep oriented which seems to be correct in light of the fact that 25 of 35 Seniors are seeking admission to colleges and universities. We are, however, making greater efforts in the Vocational Training areas, especially in the business education field where the training for some will be terminal, namely, those who enter the world of work. The Vo-Ag III and IV will be strengthened through use of teaching systems in two-cycle, four-cycle, and rotary engines. These experiences added to welding and some woodworking should help those who are not interested in more formal education. I have a good feeling about the general attitude of our students, and I believe this Senior Class has shown the kind of leadership that fosters maturity and a concern for responsibility. The Yearbook each year seems to be a product of the Senior Class with some help from other students. This year we should recognize two young pho- tographers, Kevin Skaalure and Alan Archibald who were very active in helping produce this book. The 1976 PIONEER is no exception in that it is the Seniors' book and I congratulate them, their editors - Karolee Ophus, Marie Works, Calvin Pleninger - and their Yearbook Advisor, Mr. Nicolson, for a job well done! 90 Howard W. Hammond MR. O’MALLEY'S MESSAGE TO THE CLASS OF 1976: The spirit of this great land, America, has been heralded throughout this, your graduation year. The Bicentennial of your country is much like Commencement day for each of you - both are the end of a long list of accomplishments - both are capable of achieving even more in the future. The Bicentennial is a celebration of youth. It is a time of unique opportunity in respect to our national heritage, for this can become a time for reawakening of dedication, re-enlistment to the call to service, and reassurance in our belief that America's future is an optimistic one. If through the Spirit of ’76 our nation could experience a re wakening of dedication, patriotism and unity would again become living, meaningful words. If though the Spirit of ’76 our nation could experience a re- enlistment to the call to service, a new, vital force would be ready to tackle the enormous problems that face us as a nation. The problems are of energy, pollution, population control, environmental protection - the list is much longer - and it is only through an enlistment to national service that we will ever begin to find solu- tions. If through the Spirit of ’76 we, as a nation, could incur a strong belief in our nation’s future, then our Bicentennial will truly be remembered as a new beginning. Your class, and the members of the Class of '76 throughout this nation, are emmissaries of the Spirit of 76. I believe that you will utilize that spirit and reinforce it. The graduation of the Class of '76 holds a special significance for rse. It marks the time when the last of my own children leave the Big Sandy school system. I have watched each of the Class of '76 learn and grow in our fine school system and our special community. Because of your record of school and community service. I’m sure that Big Sandy has not experienced the last of the Class of '76. You are indeed a fine group of young people, graduating at a very special time. I wish you the best of luck in your future achievements. I know they will be numerous. John O’Malley, Elementary Principal Class of '44 91 HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY TOM BALEK JIM BARSOTTI LARRY BREZICKA LUKE GERBER ORVILLE GRASDOCK JANICE HAKENSEN HOWARD HAMMOND LAWRENCE GREEN 92 JOHN HASHLEY A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. ' - Henry Brooks Adams LADENE MANGOLD RON MANGOLD BOB LANN1NG HELEN MAXWELL ROBERT MEHLHOFF GRAHAME NICOLSON MORE H.5. FACULTY Top: Mr. Balek coaching Marlys Darlington. Right: Mrs. Mangold. Center Left: Mr. Brezicka. Center: Mrs. Hakensen. Center Right: Mr. Green. Lower Left: Mr. Gerber and Mr. Mangold. Lower Center: Mrs. Max- well. Lower Right: Mr. Mehlhoff. 94 Top Left: Mr. Barsotti. Top Right: Mr. and Mrs. Hammond. Center Left: Mr. Nicolson. Center: Mr. Hashley. Center Right: Mr. Lanning. Lower Left: Mr. Grasdock with seventh-grader, John Brown. 95 GRADE SCHOOL FACULTY HELEN HASHLEY GLADYS AMAN MARY BEAUDETTE 9BSbt MARY HUMES MARY LOTTON 96 FRANCES MILLER LORN A SPRINGER JOHN O’MALLEY BEVERLY PHALEN RICHARD THORNTON JAN TURNER SCHOOL PERSONNEL BILL SNOW DEWEY HANNUM JEF ETTIEN CHERYL GRUBB JIM STAVE 98 ARLISS CRAIG HAZEL GENEREUX LOIS DREW FIRST GRADE L to R, ROW 1: Renee Williams, Tracy Kulbeck, Karen Bitz, Loran Hankins, Wayne Grasdock, Julie Morasch, Kelly Ament, Kari Wood, Debbie Alderdice, Monique Robertson, DonLee Pegar, Gretchen Gasvoda, Shane Cline. ROW 2: Shannon Rutledge, Corinna Ophus, Sonia Phalen, Lorna Counnage, Cindy Gasvoda, Leah Gen- ereux, Darren Gasvoda, Scott Chauvet, Kevin Hennely, Marietta Bahnmiller, Anne Warner, Trina Darlington SECOND GRADE Sabrina Beeler, Gina Williams, Sharia Eve. Jerry LaBuda, Trent Emond, Charlene Gerber. ROW 2: Lana Welty, Shona Martin, Lance Cook, Kenneth Martin, Lynn Bartkoske, Penny Robertson, Jimmy Winters, Mark Dansie, Brian Gasvoda. ROW 3: Earl Boettcher. Brent Knottnerus, Dawn Halvorsen, Roger Sorenson, Michael 99 Windecker, Jeff Herzog, John Halter, John Cavitt, Roger Barsotti, Ronnie Williams. THIRD GRADE L to R, ROW 1: Matt Baxter, Lisa Grasdock, Bob Berg, Peter Gasvoda, Wade Hoge, Chris Faber, Kathi Geyer, Janette Ament, Kathy Cline, David Diacon, Vicki Terry, Audra Berlinger, Theresa Bartkoske. ROW 2: Tony Sorenson, Chad Ostrom. Ted Allderdice, Bob Morasch, Jamie Hettrick, Mark Welty, Lisa Bahnmiller, Patti Cavitt, Vicki Bitz, Tonya Thompson, Marie Grosen, Tami Robertson. FOURTH GRADE L to R, ROW 1: Mark Gasvoda, Karen Moravec, Ray Williams, Royal Solberg, Connie Silvan, Tom Bartkoske, Annette Rose. Robert Pleninger, Karen Kibbee, Shannon Craig, Rachelle Williams, Tim Matthew. ROW 2: Tony Robertson, Todd Marshall, Camille Turk, Stacy Gasvoda, Pat Bahnmiller, Mark Kralich, Kelly Hen- 100 nelly, Fred Finke, Alandra Pearson, Robin Williams, Gary Berg, Denise Palmer. FIFTH GRADE L to R, ROW 1: Shawn Berlinger, Steve Knudsvig, John Diacon, Steve Faber, Christine Matthew, Patty Ber- linger, Jennifer Galle. ROW 2: Julie Pursley, Phyllis Pogar, Charlys Barsotti, Angela Williams, Robbie Warner, Scot Bartkoske, Darin Genereux, Bruce Thompson, Bonnie Kulbeck, Rhonda Marten. ROW 3: Todd Sorensen, Donald Haaland, Shawn Sande, Jeff Dansie, Stephanie Ament, Mike Gasvoda, Kip Pursley, Dawn Robertson, Sherri Bitz, Corinna Turk, Kari Geyer, Dorie Hettrick. SIXTH GRADE L to R, ROW 1: Jim LaBuda, Veronica Witschen, Joe Pegar, Mark Batey, Marcella Springer, Jill Archibald, Stacy Solberg, Margaret Cline, Karla Whetham, Lori Marshall, Ben Jenkins. ROW 2: Christina Emond, Tim McDowell, Kevin Silvan, John Bold, Kevin Barsotti, Arpil Kibbee, Tim Bahnmiller, Suedee Gallee, John Knottnerus, David Sande. ROW 3: Brian Anderson, Jodi Romine, Darla Ulmen, Karen Beirwagen, Richard Boettcher, Randall Tyler. GRADE SCHOOL SPOR TS Top Group Picture. GRADE SCHOOL BASKETBALL, L to R, ROW 1: Mark Batey, Robbie War- ner, Jimmy LaBuda, Shawn Bel- linger, Steve Faber, Joe Pegar, and Darin Genereux. ROW 2: Mike Gasvoda, David Sande, Dana Darlington, Kevin Silvan, Kevin Barsotti, Shawn Sande, and Gary Berg. Bottom Group Picture. GRADE SCHOOL WRESTLING, L to R, ROW 1: Chris Faber, Shawn Ber- linger, Jimmy LaBuda, Kenneth Martin, Jerry LaBuda, Mark Dan- sie, and Jimmy Winters. ROW 2: Wade Hoge, Jeff Herzog, Bobby Morash, Rod Martin, Steve Faber, Ronnie Williams, Ty Cline, Vicki Terry, and Kathy Cline. ROW 3: Pat Bahnmiller, Jamie Hettrick, John Halter, Todd Marshall, Mark Kralich, Ray Williams, Tony Robertson, Jane Hennelly, and Shannon Craig. ROW 4: Robin Williams, Tim Matthews, Robbie Warner, Darin Genereux, Mark Batey, Dorie Hettrick, Camille Turk. ROW 5: Ben Jen- kins, Dana Darlington, Kevin Silvan, Kevin Barsotti, Mike Gasvoda, and Margaret Cline. Top Panel Picture shows Mike Gasvoda who placed Third at State A.A.U. Wrestling. Bottom Panel Picture shows Robbie Warner who placed Fourth at State A.A.U. Wrestling. Others who qualified for State are Wade Hoge, Ronnie Williams, Robin Williams, Shawn Berlinger, and Darin Genereux. 102 OFFICERS Sevenih Grade: Top Left: Stefani Green, Secretary-Treasurer; Kurt Hennelly, President; Michael Vielleux, Non-voting Student Council Representative; Bn Ostrom, Student Council Representative; and Steve Bahnmiller, Vice-President. Junior: Top Right: Vonnie Cornett, President; Alice Yirsa, Secretary-Treasurer; Carl Knottnerus, Student Coun- cil Representative. NOT PICTURED: Pam Welty, Vice-President. Eight Grade: Top Center: Reggie Springer, Vice-President; Mike Richter, Non-voting Student Council Representative; Lori Archibald, Secretary-Treasurer; Bart Bitz, Stu- dent Council Representative; and Mike Faber, Presi- dent. Freshman: Bottom Center: Robin Pearson, Non-voting Student Council Representative; Alan Archibald, Student Council Representative; Cinda Genereux, Secretary- Treasurer; Bryan Bahnmiller, Vice-President: Sheila Jenkins, President. Sophomore: Bottom Left: Lisa Ray, Student Council Representa- tive; Carol Danreuther, Vice-President; Clyde Pegar, President; Alvin Jenkins, Sentinel; Mary Faber. Non-voting Student Council Representative; and Cherie Beirwagen, Secretary-Treasurer. 103 SEVENTH GRADE 104 Jeff Ament Steven Bahnmiller Mike Baxter Joan Berlinger John Brown Tim Craig Brock Genereux Dan Genereux Perry Goll Stefani Green Greg Gullickson Justin Haaland Kurt Hennelly Dixie Knottnerus Brenda Kulbeck Donna Nivens Ban Ostrom Dianne Palmer Dave Pegar Tami Terry Dan Ulmen Mike Vielleux Brian Welty Wade Welty Doreen Whetham Tammie Whetham Steven Witschen Lisa Works Patti Yirsa What It Was Like To Be A Sev- enth Grader In 1976 Being a seventh grader in high school was like being in first grade again - we were at the bottom of the ladder with many rungs to climb. Everyone around was big- ger. better, and smarter than we, and I think they were aware of the fact. When we walked into that big building and saw all those big guys, it made us feel as if we were only three feet tall {about my height, actually). But then the big moment came - somebody older said '•HI. and we felt more like one of the gang. During the first few days in the big build- ing. 1 guess all the seventh graders get hassled by the upperclassmen, but even- tually it all wears off and you are just another face at B.S.H.S. Stefani Green 105 EIGHTH GRADE 106 Maureen Berlinger Don Bielen Ban Bitz Melinda Bold Kelly Braun Calvin Danreuther Lorrie Diacon Marlen Eve Mike Faber Shannon Green Thea Haaland Kirby Kulbeck Brenda Rice Mike Richter Reg Springer Annette Terry Robbie Whetham Charles Witschen Michelle Vielleux Lori Archibald Kathy Bahnmiller Maaike Batey Brian Berlinger Whai it was Like to Be An Eighth Grader in 1976 Being an eighth grader in 1976 was a lot of work. Work on the Fish Pond was one thing that was done. Managing football, basketball, or wrestling was a responsibility taken on by some. Others joined the pep band or chorus for their first year. They found playing at every basketball and football game a chore. Some found that joining pep club was what they would like. They also discovered that their duty at the pep club booth very uneventful. Of course, there is a bright side to all of this drudgery. Our Fish Pond brought in a nice sum of money. Playing in the pep band, and laboring in the pep club booth meant getting into games free and other benefits. The things that drove us on were looking forward to graduating and the many new activities of the high school. No matter how hard it was, I know that all of us had a feeling that we would make it through the year. Reg Springer 107 FRESHMEN Alan Archibald Alan Bahnmiller Bryan Bahnmiller Amy Bitz Chris Boyce La Vem Burgess Wendi Chrisiofferson Ann Faber Cinda Genereux Kim Geyer Henry Goll Mark Grosen Kenny Hoge Don Jenkins Sheila Jenkins Lisa Knudsvig Chuck LaBuda Barbie Lotton Terry McKeevei Randy Nivens Shane Ophus David Palmer Robin Pearson Clay Ray Ben Rice Kay Rice Eileen Silvan Jeff Svennungsen Bobby Tyler Denise Ulmen Dan Underdal Leslie Welty Valerie Welty Cheryl Whetham Bernard Witschen Dan Works Cecil Worsley Tracy Wortman 108 What It Was Like To Be A Fresh- man In 1976 A freshman is the person who sometimes walks shyly among the upperclassmen. A freshman is a person who used to be on top but is now at the bottom. But. a freshman has certain rights - going to his first prom, earning his first letter, being able to choose a few subjects on his own. and before all that, a graduation party. (If someone had told me what an eighth-grade graduation party was like. I would not have believed them. It is truly something you have to live through. For example, by the time it was over, we were soaked head to toe by assorted water balloons and hoses.) On registration day, 1 came to school smiling, thinking that finally, at long last. I would be able to choose my own subjects. Upon entering the school, I found out I did have to take subjects I dis- like, but. at least I had some choices. One of the major goals for most freshmen is to earn a letter. At the beginning of the year we jumped up and joined almost every club. Of course, by ‘’semester ' only the clubs we truly enjoyed remained on our schedules. The freshman year was for us a busy and exciting one. We hated to see It spin by so rapidly. But, next year should be twice as •’FUN and three times as exciting. 109 Kim Geyer SOPHOMORES no Linda Berlinger Wesley Berlinger Larry Bitz Lynn Broere Carol Danreuther Marlys Darlington Amy Dixon Ann Drga Walter Eatinger Darla Eve Mary Faber Ron Fisher Gary Gullickson Jean Haaland Alvin Jenkins Wilfred Knottnerus Cheri Knudsvig Kelly Kulbeck Randy Pearson Clyde Pegar Mike Pursley Debbie Ramer Lisa Ray Andy Romine Steve Rose Lynn Silvan Kevin Skaalure Ron Sternberg Dan Tyler Delores Whetham Dennis Bahnmiller John Beaudette Cherie Beirwagen What It Was Like To Be A Sophomore In 1976 Being a sophomore meant that I was half-way through high school. The time since grade school had passed quickly. I was still a little in awe of the juniors and seniors, but could still have some self-pride knowing that there were three groups of underclassmen below me on the ladder of high school education. eing a sophomore also meant that I had more freedom and choice of lasses than previous years. This I found important with the realization tat my education had to somewhat focus on a career in later life. There ere many choices for POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION - college, ade school, or immediate work. Sophomore year was a time for work, time for fun, and a time to plan for the not-so-distant future. in Clyde Pegar What It Was Like To Be A Junior In 1976 I had no idea how much work was involved in being a Junior when school started in the fall of 1975. And yet. when it was over, how glad I was that we were able to do all the work and get everything organized by the end of the year. Some of the projects that we Juniors partici- pated in or sponsored are the most imponant events of the school year. These included the 1975 Homecoming, the 1975 Carnival, and the Junior-Senior Prom, for which we made the theme and decorations in accordance with the Bicentennial Heritage which was suitable for the Seniors of 1976. These are only the major events which we were involved in during our Junior year and 1 feel that all of us Juniors and our sponsor, Mrs. Mangold, worked hard to make it a suc- cessful year. I am sure that much of this work was stimulated by the fact that we were near- ing our Senior year and that we would soon be counting our money in preparation for the sneak trip and graduation. I must also mention the academic value of the Junior year, with most of us increasing in homework and greater responsibility. Also. I began to realize that soon I would be going to college or to a job and that I must start pre- paring now. So the Junior year was also imponant in that it prepared us for our Senior year and made us stan to think of our future. Charlotte Jenkins 113 SENIORS SENIORS What It Was Like to Be a Senior in 1976. Being a Senior in 1976 was, in many ways, the same as being a senior any year. When one is in his last year of high school, it seems that his emotions span from one extreme to the other. There are happy times such as graduation and the celebration which follows, but there are also times when one feels sadness, such as on the way home from the sneak trip. It is then the realization comes that his class will never ever all be together again. Apart from the emotions felt by all seniors at any time, a twelfth grader in 1976 also has something else to consider. The nation is celebrating its Bicentennial, and at Graduation we real- ized that we will be the generation to lead this Land into its third hun- dred years. Because of the Bicentennial, we feel a deep pride in our nation and we want to work to keep it strong and free. Most of ail, though, we will cherish the memories from Big Sandy High. We will remember friends, classmates, teachers, classes (especially Mr. Green's English), sweethearts, and athletic events. Someday, we will probably realize that the years at Big Sandy High were among the best of our lives. Mark Bitz Pictured at Top Right is Elizabeth Grosen, who was Valedictorian. Bottom Left: CLASS OFFICERS, L to R: Debbie Courtnage - Secre- tary-Treasurer, Keith Danreuther - Student Council Representa- tive , Steve Skaalure - President, Calvin Pleninger - Vice-Presi- dent. Bottom Right: Mark Bitz, who was Salutatorian. 116 MOTTO: Cherish Yesterday; Live for Today; Reach Out for Tomorrow. FLOWER: Red Rose COLORS: Red, White, and Blue. JEANNETTE BAUNMILLER JOE BAHNMILLER DIANA BIELEN SHARLA BITZ Two roads diverged in a yellow wood. And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; NOLA BITZ DAN BEELER MIKE BEELER 117 Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though so for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, COLLEEN COOK SHARON COOK DELORES COOKE DEBBIE COURTNAGE KEITH DANREUTHER JOLEEN DARLINGTON 118 KRIS GOLL And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way. I doubted if I should ever come back. 119 MIKE O'MALLEY KAROLEE OPHUS JANE OTTO I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence! Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. — Robert Frost VERNA OTTO WAYNE RAY DENORA REICHELT DEMRECE RAY WILL RICE Goodbye! Our God is watching o 'er you. Goodbye! His presence goes before you. Goodbye! And we II be praying for you. So. goodbye; may God bless you. WAYNE SILVAN STEVE SKAALURE DIANE TYLER MARIE WORKS ROGER WORKS JEAN WORSLEY SENIOR GRADUATION Commencement exercises for the Bicentennial Class of 1976 were May 19, 1976. Motto for the thirty-five graduates was “Cher- ish Yesterday; Live for Today; Reach Out for Tomorrow.“ Top Left: Father James Farrell - speaker from Carroll College. Top Right: Senior group singing “We’ve Only Just Begun” - Keith Danreuther, Karolee Ophus, Mike O’Malley, Marie Works, Mark Bitz, Elizabeth Grosen, Hank Knottnerus, Diana Bielen, Steve Skaalure, Nola Bitz. Bot- tom Left: Elizabeth Grosen - Valedictorian. Bottom Right: Mark Bitz - Salutatorian. 122 Top: Jeannette Bahnmiller. Center Left: Mr. Barsotti (class sponsor). Center: Fred Bitz making Kris Goll’s dream come true. Center Right: Steve Skaalure singing If.” Bottom Left: The whole group! Bottom Right: Fred Bitz awarding Dan Beeler his diploma. 123 SENIOR INTERVIEWS HELLO. SUNSHINE! by EUzbeth Groaen Although the month of March is often described as entering oi leaving like a Lamb, the end of March 1958 MUST have behaved like a lamb. For on March 25. a touch of sunshine came Into the lives of Mi. and Mrs. Paul Bahnmlller, the proud parents of Jeannette Marie Bahnmlller. This Jolly March Baby, born In a Great Falls hospital, has indeed grown to be sunshine not only to her parents, but also to her friends. Although one of her friends observed that she could act strangely at times, especially when she is nervous. Jeannette is most often just plain 'lots of fun to be around. Barney, as many of her friends call her. usually seems to be as gentle as that March lamb. But she can become frisky too. especially when she runs into some of her least favorite things in life. It seems that her taste buds do not appreciate car- rot soup. For some unknown reason, Jean- ette also holds something against IQ tests. Because she likes people to be them- selves, she does not take to lilting two- faced people. Even though she does not have a taste for carrot soup, she does take pleasure in feasting on juicy watermelon. Jeannette also likes to sepnd her time doing things slightly out of the ordinary, such as danc- ing with Karolee Ophus. Taking pleasure mostly in the simple things in life, Bar- ney finds satisfaction in almost every- thing she takes upon herself to do. Yet considering how active she is in and outside of school, a person realizes that Jeannette likes to work too! For several yean now she has actively participated in music, as a pianist, an alto In Chorus, and a trumpet player in Band. Also ath- letically Inclined, the has taken pan in girls' basketball, track, and volleyball. She has tried her hand at being an actress while competing in drama. This year she was chosen to help present our flags as a member of the Color Guard. Considering that Jeannette cares so much about people, it appears that the has cho- sen an excellent career to pursue. Next fall she plans to sun a four-year nursing program at Carroll College, with her light bean and ready, cheerful smile, she should have no problem making her patients feel much better. Even though she seems pretty certain about the next four years of her life. Jeannette seems to be a bit uncertain about the distant future. According to Jeannette, she will have hopefully graduated safely from col- lege and still be single and free. Of course there ire certain things that may change that statement, namely some good-looking guy! So greet that little bright spot the next time you see her with Hello. Sunshine! MONKEY JOE by Vonnie Cornett Joe Bahmiller, better known to some as Monkey Joe, was born on December 28, 1956 In St. Paul. Minnesota and is the oldest son In the Paul Bahmiller family. Joe was described by one of his friends as being s very cool guy who is great to be around. As another friend said. he has the fastest jeep around, and will proha bly go far in the piggy business. In school, Joe has been active in the football department and also in the F.F.A. program. You can find him at all times of the day working on some outfit in the shop. His likes include girls - Beth In particular. For some reason Central In Great Falls, and. even better yet, Girls' Coats. Joe's future plans are based around mechanics: he hopes to et his jeep running faner than It is and if possible to keep his Polaris out of the shop. Joe's dislikes are the type you keep to yourself because you would be in trouble if you spoke them. In ten years, he is going to be from the sound of it, a bachelor and will be going out with ladles who pay for the date, for a change. Good luck, and we hope life gives him all he wants! COLORED BOY! By Vonnie Cornett Five out of the seven days that the news is shown on T. V., the city of San Diego, California is mentioned. On the particular day of February 17. 1958. the event did not make one of those news broadcasts, but it was the beginning of Dan Beeler's life story. Dan's boyhood and part of his high school days were spent In California. Even if Dan has only been here since he was a junior in high school, his happy smile and grand personality will long be remembered. Since his arrival at Big Sandy. Dan has found enjoyment in playing football and taking pan In all F.F.A. activities. His Interests range from all types of sport to one basic one - riding motorcycles with his friends. Dan's favorite enjoyment Is being around people. He is the type of person who makes someone happy even on the darkest day. Dan's deepest regret is that he will not be able to play more foot- ball or be with his Big Sandy buddies after this year. When asking about Dan's future, a little birdie told me the job of comedian would be perfect, except that the quality of Dan's jokes would stun your innocent and unknown ears. Honestly, Dan has not mapped out his future. But I am sure each of us hope for him the greatest success. Who knows' He may even be playing for the Minnesota Vikings! As one of Dan's friends said, If you met him in a dark alley, and he started talking to you, but you could not see him. you fould think he was a colored boy! M.B. by Scott Morley On February 11, 1957, the town of Baker, Oregon was blessed with s baby boy in the tiny form of Mike Beeler. Mike has grown up s lot since then. as you will see If you read on. Mike enjoys being around his friends at school. Tills means that Mike must have plenty of fun all day. because he has quite a few friends. Mike has made some of these friends in the organizations he belongs to. These include football. Letterman's Club, and F.F.A. Mike excels in all of these. After graduation. Mike plans to enter the Air Force. While he is in the service, he plans to study law at college. In ten yean, he plans to have a law practice of his own. Mike likes helping people that need help. He also Lilies working as a photographer. He does not like hard rock music. One of Mike'i friends said, Mike is a very quiet person on the outside. Bui once you penetrate that outer shell, you find that Mike is a very kind and undemanding guy. He is easy to get along with and easy to talk to. He is just an all around great guy. I could not have said it better. RED by Scon Morley Dateline: July 16. 1958. In Havre. Mon- tana. the Ron Be lien family was blessed with yet another red-headed child. This one's name: Diana Lynn Blelen. Some of you out there may be thinking, So what? So, 1 say, this was a big day for Big Sandy as well as Havre. For Diana Blelen has become a real asset to our little town. Today. Diana is active in Sandy Sixteen, F.H.A. and Girls' Basketball. She is the song leader of F.H.A,, and. somehow, Sandy Sixteen just would not be ahe same without her. After she graduates. Diana plans to attend beauty school. She will probably pursue his as s career, for in ten years she will x fixing hall, dieting, and railing ten kids. Diana enjoys many things, including mountains. horses (especially colts), the river, camping, fishing, and motorcy- cles. Diana obviously enjoys music, and, for some reason, she has a fondness for trains as well. Two people answered the question. What do you think of Diana Biele? One of them answered, She is all right.'' Another said Blelen is a real woman I Weil, we are certainly glad that Diana is here. She adds sparkle to our lives, and makes Hank drop his dessert. HERE IS UNUS by Vonnie Cornett December 10, 1957 Is the date and Havre. Montana Is the place where Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bitz became the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy, Mark Henry Bitz, or known to some as Linus. Since Mark left the mountains of eighth grade and started on the foothills of ninth grade he has been active in all forms of school work. Being student council Vice- President keeps Mark on his toes. Other activities which occupy most of his time are football, wrestling, track, F.F.A., Science Club. Honor Society. Sandy Six- teen, Lettermcn's Club and last but surely no means least is the play You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. It Is no surprise to any of us that one of Mark's common pastimes is snowmobll- lng. Others Include water-skiing, riding his motor bike and, of course. working on his pick-up. but most of all being x main man. When talking to Mark, you will find that he is an easy person to get along with and has no major dislikes. But, flipping the coin we find Mark likes people who are straightforward and always frank. He especially likes blondes - one In particu- lar! When asking his friends the type of guy he is. I received many similar answers. He is always screwing around, but is great to be with. In the future, he hopes to be at West Point. But, If for some reason that hope does not come true, he will be In Bozeman with the hoys ttuding some form of higher mathematics. According to his mother, in ten yean, he will be maarled and have three children. But Mark would somewhat like being the swinging bache- lor type. Good luck in all your plans xnd goals. Mark! OUT SERA. SERA by Elizabeth Grosen ... whatever will be. will be. The future’s not ours to see. que sera, sera. These words once made popular In a song by Doris Day also have some meaning in what Noia Jean Bitz predicts about her future - whatever will he. will be. To some people. Noia is an unpredictable girl who moves much In her own direc- tion. Even on March 26. 1958, Mr. and Mn. Fred Bitz may have sat in the Havre hospital where she was bom, wondering just what was to become of this second cute daughter of theirs. Since the days of diapen, Noia has grown into other new and more exciting outfits such as her cheerleading uniform. During many of her high school yean, she has been an active supporter and booster of our football and basketball teams as an enthu- siastic cheerleader. Noia also has been putting her voice to work as a member of Chorus and Sandy 16. This year, she was chosen as Secretary of Honor Society. An active worker in her class and the school, she will undoubtedly be missed by all when she leaves for college. On Nola's ladder to success and a fulfill- ing life can be found several goals that she has set for herself. Planning to enter Nebraska Chriimian College. In Norfolk, Nebraska, she hopes to further her educa- tion and become a secretary. Gaining some financial security, she might then get herself a much-desired car and a hus- band. So possibly we will find Noia as a happy wife several years from now. Among her favorite things in life are such activities as swimming and water-skiing (in her slinky bathing suit) and singing. Obviously she delights in soaking up the sun too, because she gains such marvelous tans during the summer. She also is espe- cially fond of her family and friends, of which she has many, and is particularly fond of her little nephew, Joshua. Noia must hear about too many terrifying things because she has a great fear of scary movies (they give her nightmares) and hateful creatures such as falcons, spiders, and hoppy bugs. And for some unknown reason she dislikes ditches. (Maybe because they hide boogie men! It can only be hoped that whatever will be with Nola «rill be good. Nola, may your que «era sera be filled with happiness, lou of friends. and good times! MARY ELLEN WALTON? by Elizabeth Grosen Who did you aay that girl reminded you of? Of comae! She looks almost like Mary Ellen Walton when the is dresred like that. Or so Dan Beeler and Doug Braun •ay about Sharia Bits. But Sharia slightly missed the setting of The Waltons dur- ing the 1930'i. Instead she joined her par- ents. Mr. and Mn. Ron Bltz. and brother Larry on August 4. 1958 in a Havre hospi- tal. The pleased parents named their dar- ling baby girl, Sharia Diane. Although most of us have only known Sharia since she moved here from Chi- nook , she has early slipped into life at Big Sandy High School. She enjoys being with, talking to. and helping the many friends she has gained while in Big Sandy. According to her friends, she is a very good person with whom to talk about all your troubles. She can lift the spirits of almost any person as she listens to prob- lems and makes them seem less serious. But she also seems to be a very informa- tive and talkative person some of the time, liking to talk u people and give them interesting tidbits of Information. From cooking tempting dishes to riding a motorcycle, Sharia has a variety of inter- ests- When tired of being around people she takes to being alone and listening to records. Or when In the mood to be enter- tained. she has fun staying up late to watch TV, going to shows, and eating pizza. After graduating from BSHS, Sharia wants to find employment as a dental assistant. Of course there are‘certain people, namely Mick, who may also play an Imponant pan in her future. Sharia fore- sees that a few years from now she «rill hopefully be married while raising a fam- ily and being an ' ordinary homemaker.' To all who know her. Sharia is a sweet, cheerful person who is fun to be with and sometimes to bother. She will undoub- tedly make it in being whatever she warns, whether a «rife and mother or a dental assistant. Good luck Sharia, and we hope that your life after F.S.H.S. «rill be an exciting and happy one. even if it does not mean being Mary Ellen on The Waltons. HERE SHE IS by Scon Morle Fun. fantastic, squltrely, nice - all these words have been used to describe Shiela Mae Cline. Shiela. who was bom In Havre on the 4th day of May. 1958. is active in both F.H.A. and girls’ basketball. She enjoys people who do not act fakey. and people who do not put others down when they themselves are not much better. Shiela also enjoys Canada, her Gremlin, and Les (but not exactly in that order). A couple of Shiela'I favorite things are good food (with chili ranked 1), and just having a good time. Her one major dis- like is tests which are hard to study for. In the future. Shiela will have to choose between two evils - marriage or commer- cial college. In a decade, Shiela says that she will be raising a family, cleaning her home. and taking care of her husband. Shiela,” said one of her friends, is someone trhom 1 can talk and express my feelings «without everyone knowing about them the next day.” As you can see, Shiela is one of those people who can be trusted, liked, and respected. We are glad she is here at Big Sandy. SHE SPREADS JOY by Scon Morley And unto you is born this day in the city of Havre, a girl, who is Colleen Teresa Cook. And you shall find her, «napped in diapers, lying in a baby carriage. This was the message declared unto Big Sandy on May 27, 1957. From that day on. Col- leen has spread joy to everyone the has met. At school, Colleen can be found working in Pep Club, or In F.H.A. After school, she enjoys riding hones, ssrimming, play- ing srith her nephews and nieces, and being with her family. To occupy her post-high school days, Colleen plans either to attend business college, or join the Navy. In ten yean. Colleen says that she «rill probably be married «rith a few kids. A comment about Colleen from one of her friends was. Colleen 1s one of those laughing people.” I must agree. Colleen is most certainly one of those people who always seem to be happy, no matter what. And it can certainly brighten your day to see her. THE STARR by Vonnie Cornett On November 7. 1958 the bright, glowing star that was seen for the first time over the city of Havre, Montana was not the South or any other star in the galaxy, no. It was Debra Starr Courtnage. better known to her friends as Debbie. Miss Courtnage, over the span of years at Big Sandy High School, has kept herself busy in many school activities: Pep Club. F.H.A., Honor Society, Senior Class Secretary, and the lifesaver when it comes to typing the Rouser. Deb's likings center around one main town and one cer- tain person. Deb also enjoys having a good time with her friends. After graduating from B.S.H.S.. she plans to enter Billings Business College in the field of Medical Secretary. After obtaining her degree, she plans to find a job. Ten years from now, Debbie «HU be happily married to Tom and «fill have one or two nigrat$ around the house. When talking to Debbie's friends, I was not surprised at all to find out just how much they enjoy being with her. One of her friends described Deb this way . Even though Deb is short for her age. her thoughtfulness towards her friends makes up for it. In all honesty, Debbie is an easy going, fun loving person, who is easy to get along with. Once you have gained Deb’s friendship, she will never turn her back on you. Good luck in all you do! SUPER KED(S) by Pam Welty Leaping over tall buildings in a single bound; traveling faster than a speeding bullet. Be It on the basketball court, the football field, the track field, or in F.F.A.. these are some of the trivial feats performed dally by Super KED s). Born Into this world on November 23, 1957. Keith Eugene Danreuther has cer- tainly been as great a success as the tennis shoe which most certainly was named after him. He may slow dosm somewhat In the future because he predicts that in ten years the ice age will be here. He proposes to just get me a woman, head for the mountains, and start raising water buffalo! With this point of view, we doubt that be will slow down! Keith stated that he hates Hank’s big sto- ries. Other than this, he said that he does not have too many dislikes. As he is a hard worker, we can understand why Keith enjoys water skiing. his ' 'pop's shop. the white hone and black horses, being with his buddies, and some bodies which are attractive. He also enjoys ripping off M. B. Keith s story had iu beginning in Great Falls, and has since been a welcome chapter in our community's history. As one of his friends put it, He’s a lovable, sweetheaned kid if you know him. If you don’t, look out! Keith is someon who Is always willing to help a fellow student in distress. He is a true friend and has very soft hands! (?) Good luck in the future, Keith. O. J. SIMPSON??? by Vonnie Cornett Remember when Charlie Brown in the Peanuts comic strip first saw the Utile red-headed girl? Well, the same feeUng must have been present when Kenny and Darken Darlington first saw their Uttie red-beaded girl, Joleen Gay Darlington. Joleen was bom on September 16. 1958. in Havre, Montana. During her yean at Big Sandy. Joleen's face has been present in many activities: Pep Club. G.A.L.. F.H.A.. Science Club. Honor Society, and. of course. A squad Cheerleading. Jo finds enjoyment in telUng jokes to Rick and Clayton and Dewy; laughing; being with Dem and others on certain Friday nights: being with Rick and Marlys at bor- ing famUy get-together , having a good time with her friends; and, most of all, enjoying the bundle of happiness. Brooke. There is only one thing that is present on Jo's bad 1st: Hamster. (P.S. I just head she is getting one for graduation!) Joleen's future plans include going to school and studying to become a medical technician or something else in the field of medi- cine. Ten years from now. Jo hopes to have decided what she will do for a career, and have a successful job in that voactlon. When asking Jo's friends to describe her, I read only words of praise. Jo is a sweet, kind, loving, dear, person who's easy to get along with.” Dan Beeler knows just how to sum up Jo: J. O.. is the girl who has more moves than O. J. Simpson.” Good luck. Joleen. We hope you decide what to do, and we know you «rill do well. SUPER-KRIS by Elizabeth Grosen In the eyes of his friends, he is an okay,” cool kid who is fun to be around. According to Mrs. Mangold. this Senior boy has good sense in going out for wrestling, wears the tightest pants in school, and drives the most souped-up pickup in the town - a yellow. 1969 Chevrolet. After all these things, it should be easy to see that this Senior boy is Kris Todd Goll. Making his entrance into this world on January 21, 1958, in Oakridge. Oregon. Kris has since made a place for himself at B.S.H.S. Kris seems to be a person who finds pleas- ure in many things. His dog. Utilbogan. and most animals, are among his likes. He also seems to have lots of fun in going to movies, and spending a night out with the boys. As a pastime, Kris finds satis- faction in bugging Wayne R. about his car. But he does not like everything. He ways he dislikes short wrestlers (Gary Gul- lickson). He especially fro «ms on rumors of any son. because they result in some- one innocent usually getting hurt. Currently Kris spends much of his spare time with F.F.A.. Wrestling, and shop activities. He plans to become an auto body mechanic and painter. In the future. Kris foresees that he will still be wildly running around the country with Wayne R. and probably working in or owning a body shop. One of his friends remarked that Kris Think� himself to be a superman. Whether or not that is true might be debauble. But one tiling is certain about Kris - he is a fun-loving, easy-going person who just enjoys being himself. PARDNER SPEC by Pam Welty Harry Scott Green was bom May 12, 1958. in Havre. Montana. His parents. Law- rence and Connie. did not know that they were to have such a talented young man as Harry has developed into. Over his high school yean, Harry has been active in basketball, «rrestllng. F.F.A.. Band, and Science Club, and he finally joined Speech Club this past year. Being an outdoor-type person - a genuine rancher - Harry enjoys his milk cow. Liza. Other things that he enjoys include stopping off at the Pizza Hut. chewing Copenhaugen. and watching Diane Tyler walk down the hall. Because Harry is rather tough-skinned, there is not too much in tills ol' «rorld that bothers him. Harry just did not have any idea where his wagon would be taking him in ten years, but the immediate future Includes attend- ing Eastern Montana College in Billings. (It is where the girls outnumber the boys four to one!) As one of Harry’s feminine friends put it, He is a nut. Whenever you need a person to go to for help, Harry «rill be «rilling to help. He is just Indescribable. Perhaps a more accurate and manly description of Harry is needed to truly describe him. 'Spec' is the jumpiest little critter in B.S.H.S. He Is fun to be with and always makes me laugh. 'Spec would do a favor for anyone, and always says 'Hi' when we meet in the hall. If I had a choice of peo- ple to 'ride the rough' with. It would have to be Harry Spec' Green. ' Harry really is a true friend and a big help whenever he is needed. These characteristics and his fun- loving personality make Harry one of the best liked students in the school. A BELATED CHRISTMAS GIFT by Pam Welty Once upon a time. in the sunny little town of Woodland. California. a certain Danish family was anxiously awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. Well. Santa's sleigh broke down, and he did not get to California until the next day, December 26. He felt so bad about being late, that he decided to give Mr. and Mrs. Knud Groaen and extra special Christmas gift. The little girl that Santa left has most certainly turned out to be a very special person to everyone - to her school, community, and especially to her family. Elizabeth Ann, our Student Body Presi- dent. has been very active throughout her past twelve school years.This year, she participates In Speech Club. Pep Club. Sandy 16. Band. Chorus, Honor Society. Student Council. our Junior Miss in Kalis- pell and was also chosen Wheat Queen. These honors and her activities have ena- bled her to travel to Washington, D.C. and around the State of Montana. Elizabeth's friends have found her to be a faithful, trustworthy person. When asked to do something, die always jumps right into it and does not quit until she Is fin- ished. And she is always around to ulk to when you need advice or help. One friend stated. Elizabeth is really a wonderful person who knows how to utilize every minute of the day in order to obtain the most enjoyment and satisfaction. She has really been a great friend and a big help to me this past year.' Eilizabeth has her list of favorites just as any other person does. Listed among these are her special guy (M.B.). her sister, Marie, and Mr. Barsotti, Mr. Green, and Mr. Brezick. Elizabeth also enjoys eat- ing. dancing with her dad. sewing, read- ing . being creative. meeting new people. and going to distant places. Like other folks, she also has a short list of dislikes which Include Mr. B's sunglasses, dieting, people who are cruel to animals, disres- pect to our country and flag, and Hank K. because he is always insinuating things about her which are not true. Elizabeth plans to go through pre-med school, probably at Concordia. Minne- sota, then to medical school and become a successful pediatrician or surgeon. She decided that in ten years she would be fin- ishing her mansion equipped with maids, swimming pool, ballroom, and limou- sine. But she stated that was just a dream and went on to say that she would probably be married. have no children, be working In some hospital and be trying to get into politics. Wherever and whatever Elizabeth does, she will be a tribute to Big Sandy High School, our community, and to each of us. We wish Elizabeth the best of luck. THE GREAT CATASTROPHE by Scott Morley Some of the wont dlsasten in American history have occurred during the past 20 yean. For example, on November 22. 1963. John F. Kennedy was shot. August 1. 1966, was the date on which a sniper, perched on the top of a tower at the Uni- versity of Texas, shot down 44 people. The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King was assasinated on April 4, 1968. And. wont of all. on April 20, 1958, Hank Knottne- rus was bom. Today. Hendrikus Ties Knot uterus, known to his friends and enemies as Hank. is spreading gloom over the many organiza- tions to which he belongs. Among these are: Hoff Club. Speech Club. Black Plague Boys' Club, Sandy Sixteen, F.F.A., Student Council, and Honor Society. Some of Hank's favorite things are Satur- day nighu. RUSH, and hiscar. When asked what his future plans were. Hank replied. IF I get back from Hol- land. I plan to go to college at Bozeman. In ten years, Hank says. 1 will probably still be trying to graduate from Bozeman. Hank’s major problems in life are having people put shaving cream all over his car. and losing elections by one vote. When 1 tried to get some comments from Hank's friends. I soon discovered that Hank does not have any friends. Sometimes disasters can transform them- selves Into great things. In Hank's case, this did not happen. Seriously, Hank is one of our High School's best representatives. Whether it be at a speech meech, music festival, or something else, you can always be sure that Hank will shine. RAH! I by Scott Morley As graduation time approached, I am sure that all of us were just aching to get rid of the seniors. And. of course, the seniors just couldn’t wait until May 19. But 1 am asking all of you to take time out right now to read this Interview of a senior that we all know and love. Sharyl Marie Jenkins, better known as Shari. was born January 30. 1958 In Havre. She is presently active In G.A.L., A squad cheerleading. Science Club, and Pep Club. She is a past member of Band and Chorus, Sandy Sixteen, Honor Soci- ety. and F.H.A. Shari told me that she plans to attend M.S.U. after she graduates. There she will major In elementary education. She will continue in this vein after high school, because she will be back in Big Sandy In ten yean, teaching. On the top of Shari's list of favorite things are skiing at Showdown and swimming. She loves being with her friends, and enjoys trying to play tennis with Deb Y. French fries are her favorite food. Shari's friends have a lot to say about her. Kathy Ramer said, What can I say? Another quote which will probably go down In history is, Shari Jenkins has two of the nicest legs in this High School. We will all miss Shari's smiling face and gleaming legs, and her snide remarks to Mr. Balek.(We just hope that she fulfills all her goals and ends up teaching back here. HE IS OUR NAPOLEON by Elizabeth Grosen little did Mr. and Mrs. John O'Malley know that when John Michael entered this world on May 21, 1958 they would have a Napoleon on their hands. Known as Napo- leon to his French class. Mike might just follow in the footsteps of his French namesake by meeting up with another Waterloo. Fortunately for Cut Bank. Mike did not stay at his birthplace but settled with his parents here. The future owner of the biggest law firm in Crookston. U.S. A. plans, after departing the halls of B.S.H.S., to attend college and leam lots of neat things. Not a person to be Idle all the time (even though he has 3 study halls). Mike spends his time during the year with such activities as Speech, basketball, track, Science Club, jump rope, Lettermen's Club and playing Led Zeplln. Other sideline Interests Include ice cream, football games, movies. Havre (?), and shooting baskets with Ral- ptaie. The only times Mike seems to become perturbed are when people make fun of his dog or his favorite color - PINK. Though often an object of Mr. Barsotti's threatened or executed attacks. I'm sure that even Mr. Banotti will agree that B.S.H.S. just would not be the same without our cute friend - Mike. SUNSHINE . . . SHINE DOWN ON ME! by Pam Welty On August 14, 1958, the stork dropped a small package in from of Mn. Lawrence Ophus's door at the Deaconess Hospital In Havre, Montana. Well. Mr. and Mrs. Ophus found the package to be O.K. , so they decided to name the little gal Karolee Ophus. ( K.O. ) Karolee Gwen can be described as one of the busiest students in the school. She is president of our local F.H.A. chapter, Speech Club secretary. and Is a member of Sandy 16. Color Guard. Science Club, and Annual Staff. She enjoys helping other people which can surely be seen by her many activities and in her working at the Heritage Home. Perhaps this Is one of the biggest reasons why she plans to attend Northern Montana College and become a Registered Nurse. When asked about her likes and dislikes, Karolee stated that she enjoys giving M.O. dirty looks arid having fun with her classmates. She said that she dislikes M.O.'s and M.B.'s sarcastic remarks. Her friends all have the same basic feel- ings about her. They all find her a hard- working sincere person, with a fantastic sense of fun. She Is a great friend who is always willing to help in any way possi- ble. I think that Karolee's personality can be summed up In two words - She's CRAZY! Karolee's many hobbies Include crochet- ing. embroidering, and sewing. She likes to remember the good ol' times when we little kids didn’t know what we were doing at times. The things she enjoys most in life are being with her friends (especially on picnics!) and a certain ray that brings sunshine Lnto her life. In ten yean, she will be an R.N. at Big Sandy Medical Center and probably living on a farm a few miles out of Big Sandy along the Airport highway. JANE IS CHAMP by Scott Morley On May 30. 1957, the small town of Beaudette, Minnesota was blessed with a newborn child. Little did the populace of that town know what they had received that day In the liny form of Jane Frances Otto. Jane is all grown up now. She is a member of both Speech and Science Club, and last year she achieved first place in pantomime at the State Speech Meet. One of the things which Jane enjoys is camping. She loves to go out-of-doors, out to the woods to go fishing. Jane's future plans are to become a nurse and to do a good job being a nurse. In ten yean, she hopes to be working in a hospi- tal. Jane is not hard to hear in a crowd. If you just listen for her laugh you can track her down anywhere. A comment from one of lane's many friends is, Jane is a very warm person. She is always there when you need her and she can really bring a smile to your face. Big Sandy should be extremely proud of the town called Beaudette. Minnesota. That small town gave us one of our school's best drama champions, and one of our best friends. TO CELEBRATE A NEW YEAR by Pam Welty The first day of a new year is usually pic- tured as a baby with a party hat on. Well, on January 1, 1958, there was an excel- lent reason to picture the new year as a happy baby, because there really was a bouncing, happy baby. The baby's name was Vema Kay Otto, and she came to us on that fine day in Greenbush. Minnesota. Vema is one of the busiest girls in our school, and though the rest of her family decided to move to Fort Benton where her sisters and brother are going to school, Vema chose to finish her last year of high school here in Big Sandy. She has made many fine contributions to our school and community. She actively participates In Speech Club, Honor Society, 4-H, and 126 Saddle Club. Verna also was recently •elected for an award In the Elks scholar- ship contest. Verna is your typical country girl and says that she really enjoys a nice sunny morn- ing when she has nothing better to do than to go out and saddle her horse to go for a good day's ride along the Missouri River with a companion. She said that she likes many, many things, but the only thing she could think of that she dislikes is a person who keep putting himself down as If he were Inferior to his fellow human beings. Verna’s future plans Include college at the University of Montana to study account- ing. and from there, she said. ’’Who knows0'’ In ten years she stated that she would be still trying to keep her head above water and meeting the oncoming days with a smiling face. Verna has a large group of friends and all any of them could say about her was good. Doe of her friends commented, Verna is really very nice. She is a lot of fun to be with. She knows how to keep a secret, and also how to cheer someone up. Verna is a real great person. As star member of the weirdo club,’ (for those who know what It is) she should be president, and that is why she is always so much fun. THE SILVER BULLET by Elizabeth Grosen The Silver Bullet (alias Ralph Joseph Pegar) made his mark on this community when he was bom on March 15, 1957 in Havre. Montana. Being in the Bicenten- nial Spirit. Ralph could be said to have cannons, fireworks, and the red, white, aod blue all in one. Ralph is one person who truly enjoys life. He especially likes hopping on his motor- cycle and going for an adventurous ride along Eagle Creek. Along with many other students In the school, he also enjoys talking on his Citizen’s Band radio under the name Silver Bullet. When asked if he had anything he did not like, Ralph replied that his dislikes were, well, not worth mentioning. He just wants peo- ple to find happiness in life and have a good time. Currently Ralph actively participates in F.F.A., Science Club, Pep Club, and clam activities. Looking ahead a few years, Ralph predicts that he will be a bachelor ( ) while mak- ing his living at being a farmer. Whatever Ralph settles on dolg in the future, he will undoubtedly have few problems. Ralph is just one friendly guy who has gained many friends. One reason Ralph is probably so well-liked by the people that know him Is that he is always there when help is needed. He Is an easy guy to talk to and get along with - just one swell guy! THE CANDYMAN by Pam Welty Most people talk to a candy machine because it has just seized his or her money. Very seldom does anyone take a machine like this as a friend, but there is one person in Big Sandy High School who says that he enjoys talking to it because it is the only one who listens to his prob- lems. Most of you have probably guessed by now who this candy man is - if not by the title of this article, then by his fre- quent appearances in the shop to fill the candy machine with make-do lunches. Calvin Lee Pleninger is one of the school’s moct active students. He not only heads the candy department as co-editor of the yearbook, but Is also president of F.F.A.. vice-president of the tenor class, and a member of Science Club. Calvin was born January 11, 1958, in Havre, Montana. He enjoys many things in life. Just a few of these Include teasing Karolee and Marie until they could kill him, traveling to many different places, meeting people and making new friends, and making people happy. He. like many of the other seniors we have interviewed, dislikes people who are nice to a person s face then turn around and stab him in the back with bad remarks or criticism. Calvin’s future plans Include Agrigulture Production at M.S.U. in Bozeman. In ten yean he plans to either be working for the Soil Conservation service or running his own ranch. Calvin's strong goals, many friends, and warm personality are typical of this year's senior class. His friends say this of him, He Is unpredictably uncontrollable, but organized. He is the type of person who Is friendly and happy ail the time. He never runs out of things to say (ask Marie). Sometimes he can get out of control (ask Denny). But overall he is a great guy that Is always willing to lend a helping hand. He is a great candyman who always brings us candy during fourth period. It is hard to sum up a person like Calvin because there are so many things that a person could say. 1 guess I will just say whatever will be, will be, and we wish you the best of luck in everything, Cal- vin. In 1859, anxious propectors raced from towns and countryside east of the Missis- sippi River to the states of Colorado, Nevada, Montana, and Arizona. One of the most prosperous gold fields was located at Pikes Peak. Colorado. One hundred years later another city was the birth place for one of the greatest hap- penings in this century. Like the silver and gold mines in Colorado, this event has been benefiting our nation since its occurrence on March 14, 1958, In Mont- rose. Colorado. Some of the contributions which Katherine Ann Ramer has made to society Include being wrestling cheer- queen and president of G.A.L., and belonging to F. H. A. and Pep Club. Kathy has traveled back and forth from Colorado to Montana to Colorado and back to Montana again. Fortunately for our community. she has decided to stay in Montana for a few more years. In the future she plans to attend Montana State University in Bozeman where she will become a registered nurse and receive her MRS degree. Kathy enjoys being around people, as we can clearly see by her warm smile. How- ever, she dislikes people who are two- faced . Some of the things she enjoys most In life are going to wrestling matches, teasing people, and boys (but not any par- ticular one). In ten years we can be sure that Kathy will still be smiling her way through life, but she hopes most to be married to some rich doctor, and have a couple of kids. One of Kathy's many friends said this about her Kathy's smile is really great to ace. especially on those days when school and other things are getting a per- son down. Even though we tease her about her pumpkin, we actually still love her. ’’ Another friend remarked that Kathy is a friendly, warm person who is really fun to know. I have found Kathy to be a true friend and a hard worker (when she wants to be). Wherever her future takes her. from Montana to Colorado or anywhere else, one can be sure that Kathy will con- tinue to be one of the brighter things in the daily routine of life. DAT’S DEM by Scott Morley On October 31, 1957. most people were either answering the knocks of little ghosts and goblins, or else they were out being those trick-or-treaters. But not Charlotte Ray. She was In Havre giving birth to Demrece Jean Ray. Oh, no. said she. to give birth to a child on Halloween is a bad omen of things to cornel was she correct? Read on and find out. Demrece is now involved in many organi- zations. These include F.H.A., Perspec- tive Plus. Science Club. Speech Club. Girls’ Basketball. Wresting Cheerleaders. Track, and G.A.L. She told me that she was the captain of the Girls’ Basketball team. but I did not believe a word of it. Dem i dislikes are having to say Til we meet again to a lot of people that she has come to know and love. and TRYING to sew (oh, hey!). When asked about things she likes, Dem said, I enjoy simple things. I enjoy the beauty of the countryside and the com- pany. 1 love to laught (at Pinko) and to make people laugh. As Pink once said. ’It makes me feel happier when 1 know I have brightened someone’s day.’ 1 agree with him whole-heartedly. My friends mean the world to me. They are pretty special people to stick by me from day to day. 1 would love to keep them always but time would never let me. I guess all I can do is cherish my memories. Demrece also enjoys talking a lot. In the future, Demrece plans to attend Northern and receive her R.N. in nursing. Then she plans on earang some money and eventually getting married. One of her friends once said, She is a good looking son-of-a-gun. with a per- sonality to go along with it. I will never forget those power-packed kisses either. I wonder who said that? Well, whether she was bom on Halloween or not, Demrece has certainly turned out well - a member of many high school and church organizations, and a great repre- sentative of our town. We can be proud to call her friend. WAR by Pam Welty WAR, to some people may be a terrible thought, but to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Ray on A (nil 16. 1958 in Fort Benton, Mon- tana, WAR meant something special. It meant their new son, Wayne Alan Ray. Since this day, Wayne has been making a name for himself at B.S.H.S.. and not behind the main front, but right out on the battle field. He has shown his fighting skill on the wrestling mats, where he is one of Big Sandy's star wrestlers. He is also an active member of F.F.A. Wayne enjoys being with the senior shop boys and working on his 1954 Chevy entertainment center on wheels. ’ He also Likes Central in Great Falls and beautiful women (especially chasing them!). He dislikes warm beer and people who exer- cise their authority unwisely. Wayne's future plans are to become rich, and in ten years he said that he would be enjoying both his harem and his second million. One of Wayne’s friends made this com- ment about him: Wayne is a very cool guy with whom I’ve had lots of fun. But I doubt his ability to achieve what he plans for ten years from now! Seriously Wayne is one of the best friends a person could have. Judging from the success Wayne has had in high school, he definitely has the ability to achieve his goals and we wish him all the luck he can possibly have. MISS PIG FARMER Vonnie Cornett Old McDonald had a farm, ei el Ooo. And on his farm he had some pigs. ei ei Ooo. With an Oink Oink here. and an Oink Oink there. here an Oink, there an Oink. ever- ywhere an Oink Oink. Old McDonald had a farm, ei ei Ooo. For some odd reason, i believe, the girl I am about to write on might just have a strange liking for that song. Denora Kenie Reichelt was bom In Havre, Montana, on the cold winter day of December 8. 1957. Denora. beter known as Denny, has kept herself busy in F.H.A. this year by being recreation leader. Denny was also a participant In the Big Sandy Jr. Miss contest. I am sure none of us could forget the lady-like char- acter she portrayed in her humorous solo cutting Spring Time. Denny enjoys all of her friends, but Jive Turkey is her favorite buddy. When narrowing down what she likes about her friends we would have to Include some of these; trips to Havre with Karolee and Jane: riding around in her father's pick-up with Diana just plain goofing around with Jean: and. most of all. being with her friends who are willing to have a good time, even If the ideas are crazy. Through riding bikes, motorcyles. snowmobiles, and hones, and also her love for the peace and quietness of the mountains, we can tell just how much Denny enjoys beings outdoon. Prob- ably. Denny’s greatest enjoyment would have to be.a certain Little place on top of the hill which really catches her atten- tion. along with the tiny pigs: (about fifty to be exact). When making a list of things that disturb her. Denny had no problem. She dislikes people that are two-faced. 127 She believes there are too many dishonest people toda . Her other major dislike would have to be people who think they are better than others. Denny believes like the constitution that all men are cre- ated equal. Denny's future plans include getting mar- ried. finding a good job. and mainly just _ enjoying life. Ten yean from now you will find Denny worn out from chasing her ten 'kids' who are chasing one hundred little pigs. When summing up Denny you find that she is a real sweet kid on the block with a ski slope nose. In all honesty she is the kind of person you can trust. and really cherish her friendship. Have fun in all you do. Denny. WILL BOY! by Pam Welty Will boy - what do these two words indicate to you? Perhaps you think of someone who has a strong willpower and is hardworking. Perhaps you think of one of our senior boys fitting this description, ... a perfect example of a clean cut. all-American boy. He is nice to every- body. and Is always fun to be around (especially at parties). Actually, Will boy'' suggests both of these Images because Will Rice is the person described In both examples. Will was bora on May 4. 1958. in Havre. Montana. He espe- cially enjoys visiting with his friends and working in the country. He likes having many friends and dislikes not having a good time. Just watching Will in Vo-Ag class would probably give us a good indi- cation of the kind of person he is. Noting that he is always having a good time while working his hardest, shows us that he will get far in life. He hopes to be working on a farm in the future. When asked what he would be doing in the next ten yean, Will answered what any other red-blooded American boy would. Chasing girls and trying to earn more money. Besides being a hard worker. Will's friends said. Will is an all right guy who likes to have a good time, whether it be taking someone � pencil or going on a party with the gang. With comments such as these from anyone, - who knows9 You can be sure that he will go far in life, and that if you do not already know him. he is one person who would be a true and fun friend. NIXON by Vonnie Cornett Wayne Charles Silvan, Nixon, was bora on July 10, 1956 in the town of Havre. Montana. Wally Nixon may not have as colorful a life as Richard Nixon, but we can be sure that Wally has only just begun. During his life as a student of B.S.H.S., Wayne has kept himself very busy in wrestling and track. Wayne has a great liking for the outdoors. Just a few examples of what he does while outside are: riding motorcycles with his friends, going to hill climbs. to bring home a lit- tle money, and flying airplanes. Other Items on his list of enjoyments would have to be working with engines, and. of course, his camino. Also, for some rea- son. he has a liking for the beautiful Eagle Creek bottom. I believe Wayne's greatest pleasure would have to be a certain blonde girl. There 1s only one major dislike on Wayne's list: people who think they arc better than anyone else. Wayne's plans for the near future and the rest of his life can be narrowed down to three main areas; farming, mechanics, and marriage (not necessarily in that order). When asking Wayne's friends to describe him, I discovered that all of their answers contained one certain thing, how much his friends really enjoy being with him. Wayne is an easy person to get along with once you know him, I should know him 1 have been around him the longest time. One of the better things about him is that he is not afraid of having a good time. ' Good luck Wayne. or maybe that should be Wally! ? by Pam Welty Who can always be heard in the halls at noon laughing, or in the band room after school, or in the multipurpose room after school wrestling, and often in the office annex after school studying'’ Here are some more clues as to our mystery person. He is a good and loyal friend who is always taking care of his other buddies aDd being taken care of by his friends. He is ??? pounds of pure sweetness and goodness. We like our_______, - I like him too! He fills every day with music and funny remarks. Of course, he can be very temperamental. Give up’ Well, here are a few more clues. He is an active Senior in F.F.A., Band, Chorus, Sandy 16, Honor Society. Science Club. Letter- man's Club, and is Senior Class President and the Secretary-Treasurer of the student body. There is no excuse for not knowing that the person just described is the one and only Steven Jon Skaalure. Steve was boro in Havre. Montana. on July 25. 1958. He stated that although it is hard to say what he will be doing in ten yean, his Immediate plans are to attend college in Bozeman. Steve is an excep- tionally likable person who is always will- ing to lend a helping hand. He enjoys soft rock music with a cool move. He also enjoys his Magic Blue Hornet. Anyone who has heard Steve sing surely knows that it is one of his greatest pleasures. He said that he likes to sing special types of music which express a person's thoughts or inner feelings. As far as dislikes go, Steve has only one main one: Women who are ttuck- up. With his easy-going altitude. Steve can help a person who is shy about some- thing come out of his or her shell. What has Steve got to lose with all this going for him? Nothing; he has only tog ain. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Skaalure will certainly be (and surely are) proud of Steve as they see him achieving the goals he has set for himself and being just the wonderful per- son he Is. JUNE (AND JOYCE) BROUGHT DIANE by Pam Welty The rain was beating like clubs against the window pane. The month was June: the day numbered ten; the year - 1958. On this rainy night when all seemed to be going bad. a good thing came to Havre, Montana. This good tiling turned out to be a strong leader in our community. She 1s captain of Drill Team and Color Guard, president of Pep Club, treasurer of F. H.A.. and is also a member of G. A.L.. Band, Track, and Gymnastics. Diane Renee Tyler is surely one of the most helpful and cheerful persons in our school. Amid all of Diane's cheerfulness, she has three dislikes - people who do not agree with her. homework, and cloudy days. Diane says that she loves pizza, yellow '63 Chevy's, brown-eyed men, Sturday nights, and Drill Team. Diane's future plans are to become an executive secre- tary in some ritzy corporation. In ten years, she said that she will either be a liberated executive secretary, or married to some successful mechanic. Diane's many friends know that whatever her future holds, it will surely be success- ful because she has the willpower and skill to carry out her goals. Diane is a sweet person who is always helpful to everyone, and she always has a cheery word or a bright smile with which to greet you. We wish Diane the best of luck In all that she does, and we hope that the sunny days in her life greatly out number the cloudy ones. SKROW ENUJ El RAM by Scott Morley What could this possibly mean? Is this some mange writing found in an ancient dwelling’ Is it something that Sasquaich was heard saying? Just turn it around and you will see it spells Marie June Works. Marie was bora September 12, 1958 in Havre. Her high school days (and nights) are kept very busy with such activities as Speech, Honor Society, Rainbow, 4-H, Sandy Sixteen, Band. Chorus, and Annual. Coupled with her family respon- sibilities and her homework, this makes Marie a very active girl. In tire next couple of yean. Marie will attend Carroll College in Helena. After that, as Marie says. Who knows’ She may be a wife and mother or she may be a career girl. She will just go along with whatever happens. Marie enjoys embroidery, sewing, and needlepoint. Her husband will have really landed a catch because she likes cooking, too. She also has fun with people who are easy to talk to and be around. Marie's buddies say that she is a really fun person to be around. One of them put it thij way: Marie is very shy but is really outgoing in everything she does. She is one friend you can trust and she can keep a secret. She has a way about her that makes a person feel great. All in all. Marie is a super friend - she is the great- est. That statement would be a pretty hard act to follow, but 1 am sure we are all in agreeance with it. Good luck in all you do, Marie! ROGER THE WORKER by Vonnie Cornett In the summer of 1957, on the day of August 25, the people on the prairie were busy cutting their bushel after bushel of wheat in hopes of putting their own bun- dles of wealth away for years to come. Mr. and Mrs. MerwLn Works took time out from their harvest-cutting to bring into this world their own bundle, which has cost a fortune over the years, but has brought happiness to each moment. Roger Works was bom in Fort Benton, and has lived all his life on a farm on the Kenil- worth road. Roger has kept himself busy in High School In F.F.A., and. of course, chasing girls. which, by the way. is a favorite pastime of his. Among Roger's likes is going to a show in Havre with a certain blonde, who shall be nameless, or going to Great Falls with the guys and having a good time . ” Roger is like many people - he dislikes individuals who say one thing to your face and turn around and say just the opposite to your back. In the future. Roger hopes to find a good job during the summer and go to trade school to learn mechanics. After completing those dreams, he will either be working on his dad's farm or at a high-paying job with little work. Roger is the kind of guy who always has a thoughtful word to say about everyone. He always has time for his friends. But, most of all. he 1s an all- around great guy that his friends really Like. Good luck in everything you do. Roger. RAY OF SUNSHINE by Vonnie Cornett On the hot. dreary day of August 31, 1957, a bright ray of sunshine entered tlie picture over Lewlstown. Montana when Jean Worsley was boro. Jean has kept her- self busy in the activities of Big Sandy High School, participating in F. H . A. being co-captain of drill team, being one of the four Senior girls to serve in color guard, and keeping the spirit going by being Vice-President of Pep Club. Jean's favorite person, which I am sure Is no sur- prise, is a certain 6 foot 4 inch, dark- haired blue-eyed creature for whom she has a great liking. Another enjoyment of Jean's is going to Havre (accompanied by the creature) to a show with Joy and Roger. Though Jean could rattle off many dislikes, she narrowed them down just to two. The first is a dislike for two-faced people, and the other is English Class. Having fun with her friend, and finding a good job are Jean's main goals for the future. Ten yean from now Jean stated she would either be married and have four children, or be dead from working too hard. When asking Jean's friends the type of person she was I received only words of praise and kindness. Jean is a great per- son to know. She can keep a secret and cheer you up when you are down. She is an all-around fun person to be with. Once you are on Jean's side, she is friendly and kind-hearted girl. She Is always around and willing to give you good advice on a problem.'' That ray of sunshine which came on that August day in 1957, is still here, and we hope will be around for a long time. Good luck in all you do. Jean! 128 SENIOR WILLS 1, Jeannette Bahnmiller, alias Barney will my short legs to my brother Dennis, my ability to play a piano recital to my cousin Cherie Beirwagen, and my four well-behaved black mice to Bill Romine. I, Joe Bahnmiller, will my track workout sheet to Steve K. I, Dan Beeler, will my good looks to Brenda H. That way Rick can keep his eyes open! I also will my ability to stay awake in Mr. Mangold's class to the future seniors. I, Mike Beeler, will my great English tests to the person who is really desperate enough to want them. I, Diana Bielen, will my locker to Ralph S.; a box of no-doze and my front desk in Government class to Brenda H.; to S. G. I leave Donny; my platforms to Debbie R.; a cigar and the time of day to Mr. Brezicka; a life-long band room pass to the 7th grade girls in 2nd period study hall; my camera to Cherie Beirwagen; the right hand side of my lawn to the Green family; my dribbling ability to Mr. Balek; my bookkeeping book to Scott Brady; and my suntanning ability and long hair to Brenda H. I, Mark Bitz, will my locker to Tracy W.; my baritone ability?? to Kevin B.; my ability to get sick during wrestling to Alvin J.; my ability to abstain from evil doings?? to Bart; my mechanic abilities on Chevies to Brent A.; my senioritis to the Crutch; and my ability to chase and catch women to Carl because he sure needs it. I, Nola Jean Bitz, will my ability to sleep with my eyes open in Government to any Junior who needs the rest; my ability to grow five feet to Debbie R.; the Falcon to anyone who will drive it over a cliff for me; and to my sweet, little sister I will everything else, ’cause she needs a lot! (Just kidding, Amos.) I, Sharia Bitz, will my ability to short-sheet Mike O’Malley's bed to Amy Dixon. I, Shiela Cline, will my ability to read poems out loud in class to Mr. Green, my ability to ride horses to Dixie Knottnerus, and cars that stall to Joy Rice (hope she has better luck than I did with getting them started). I, Colleen Cook, will my walking ability to Mr. Green. Happy trailing! (You know Mr. Green walks too fast for his health. He’s getting old.) I, Debbie Courtnage, will my locker to Cecil (because it’s not too close to the office), and my ability to get into trouble to Chicken. 1, Keith Danreuther, will my ability to hunt buffalo to anyone that wants it, my ability to play basketball to Doug Hashley, my water ski jacket to who ever stole it, my ability to make it to practice to Scott Brady, my ability as a slouch to Dewey Beirwagen, and locker 43 to Pam W. I, Joleen Darlington, will my height to Doug Hasley; my jokes to Rick; my cans to pop, doritos, and candy bars to next year's cheerleaders. I, Kris Goll, will my tight pants to Mrs. Mangold, my parking spot behind the shop to Wayne Silvan (because he will probably be here for another year or so), my wrestling practice suit to the washing machine, and my club to hit Henry with to Clyde Pegar, for I'm sure Clyde will make good use of it. I, Harry Green, will my great spelling talents to Marlen Eve and Brian Berlinger, and my electic motor that I am having so much trouble with to Mr. Grasdock. I, Elizabeth Grosen, will my clarinet-playing ability to next year’s first clarinets and also to all my party horns in the seventh grade class; my ability to be consistent to Charlotte Jenkins, my dislike of sunglasses to Kevin Skaalure, and my locker to a strong man. I also will to my brother an appreciation for music and speak- ing events. And, finally, if I could, I would will some of my scholastic ability to anyone who needs it. I, Shari Jenkins, will my ability to net 70 words in 5 minutes to Debbie Yirsa, and my cheerleading ability to Michelle Vielleux. I also will my locker to the sanitation department. 1, Hank Knottnerus, will my ability to watch over Carl to Bob B. and Duane B., my past as advisor to the Black Plague Boys to Kevin S., and my ability to lose an election by one vote to the S.S.B. party under the fearless leadership of the CRUTCH. (This was written before Government Day.) I, Mike O'Malley, will my track shoes to Alvin Jenkins, my radio to Amy Dixon, my dog to Mr. Balek, my pinkness to Tracy Wortman, and my love for Mr. Hammond to Ralph Simpson and Bob B. 129 MORE SENIOR WILLS I, Karolee Ophus, will my ability to stay out of trouble in chorus and my ability to play the trumpet to Shannon G. (I can't play, so maybe she won’t try!), my sneeze to Mr. Brezicka so he won’t have to sneeze three times but only once, the flute section to Carol D., my shoulder to Greg G. to hang on, my ability to walk normally up and down stairs to Stefani G., and last, but not least, my fiance - Keith Benson - to Lisa R. I, Jane Otto, hereby will my pantomime ability to Gary Gullickson and Scott Morley (Good Luck!), my ability to make sandwiches on speech meets to Mr. B. (whole ones not halves), and my locker no. 80 to whoe- ver wants it. 1, Verna Kay Otto, will my ability to change tires to Vonnie Cornett, and my ability to get along with Mr. B. to Dan Underdal. 1, Ralph Pegar, will my chair at the Club to whoever wants it and my parking place to Clyde and Dave. 1, Calvin Lee Pleninger, will the candy machine to the poor unfortunate fool who gets the opportunity to take care of it next year, my ability to get along and interpret what Mr. Mehlhoff is saying at Science Club meet- ings to future Science Club members, my ability to have ulcers and nervous breakdowns to future yearbook staff members, and my ability to pile the counter in the yearbook room with coke bottles to the people involved in that area of the school. 1, Kathy Ramer, will my sister Wilt Chamberlain's height, Raquel Welch’s bust, Farrah Fawcett Major's smile, Tony Field’s posterior, Sasquatch’s shoe size, and Carl Malden’s nose - because I Jove her. I also will to Lisa Ray my ability to stay flat and slender my junior and senior year. I, Demrece Ray, will Shannon Green and the gang, ”ol’ memories,” a better record to the basketball girls, luck to the wrestlers (next year, Alvin), The toilet seat of the year Award” to Amy D., and to Carol D., a portable toi-toi. I, Wayne Ray, will my ode to the____of the summer” to Clyde Pegar, my box of fun to Ron Fisher and Alvin Jenkins, my three-for-a-dollar balloons to Mr. Hashley, and my hair to Mr. Hammond so he can cut it any time he wants to. I, Denny Reichelt, will to Doug B. all my Dumb Jokes of the Day and my Mr. Wallneto Jokes, I also will to Doug, Mr. Mehlhoff s Chemistry class; to the 7th grade basketball girls, all the strength for next year’s game (good luck!); to Barbie L. and Dolly Silvan, MAXI dresses; to the first period Home Ec. class, the ability to finish their baking FIRST period; and to Barbie Lotton and Valerie Welty, all the smiles in the world. I also will the 7th grade boys in the first period study hall as many tranquilizers as needed to keep them in their seats; and Barbie L. my locker 96 if she wants it. I will Keith L. fun times in Havre, especially in Comer Pockets and at I.G.A. and to anyone, my seat in Human Phys. so he can listen to Scott Brady, Brent Aman, Bob Balazic, and Carl Knottnerus. I, Will Rice, will my front row seat in Government to the lucky next year Senior who gets it and the space around my locker to Doug Hashley, so he can have more elbow room. I, Wayne Silvan, will my snoose-chewing ability to Walter Eatinger. I, Steve Skaalure, will my singing ability (when I have a cold) to Mr. Brezicka; my ability to get into trou- ble everytime I do something wrong to my dear cousin, Kevin; and my ability to resist certain temptations” to Shannon Green. I, Diane Tyler , will all my problems and nervous breakdowns from Drill Team to the Captains of next year (Joy Rice and Jean Haaland); my ability to have a good time ANYWHERE to Ann D. and Jean H.; my insane senioritis to the Juniors; and my future to Edward. I, Marie Works, will the Annual to anyone who is willing to stay after school until 10:00 p.m. some nights, my shyness to my cousin Roxie; and my musical abilities to Dixie Knottnerus. I, Roger Works, will my ability to keep Mrs. Mangold on her toes in study hall to Keith Lotton and my kind, considerate, and gentle well-being to Walter Eatinger. I, Jean Worsley, will my ability of chewing gum to Joy Rice (so Mr. Mangold will pick on someone besides me), my ability to stay awake in Mr. Mangold’s class to Vance (just sit in front), to Cecil, my ability to barely pass English, and my ability to walk in back of study hall without hitting anyone in the back of the head to ! 30 Keith Lotton, my ability to get up in the morning and come to school to Scott Brady, and my ability to have accidents in P.E. to Lorrie Diacon so she can start her high school years out right. SENIOR PERSONALITIES Upper Left: Mike ieeler - Shiest. Upper Center Left: Verna Otto - Shiest. Upper Center: Mark Bitz - Most Likely to Succeed. Upper Center Right: Keith Dan- reuther - Best Personality. Lower Center Left: Dem- rece Ray - Best Personality, Spirit of ’76. Lower Center: Elizabeth Grosen - Most Likely to Succeed, Most Helpful. Spirit of 76. Lower Center Right: Steve Skaalure - Most Helpful. Bottom Left: Karolee Ophus - Most Humorous. 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Irrigation Systems Fort Benton, Mont. WITT LORANGER REALTY Congratulations Graduates! Floyd Witt - Don Loranger Phone 265-2236 321 Fourth Avenue P.O. Box 629 Havre, Mont. WINK FORD Ford, Lincoln - Mercury New Location H Mile West of Hill County Fairgrounds Havre, Mont. 155 MORE OF THE WAY IT WAS! Upper Right: Cinda Genereux. Center Left: Wesley Berlinger and Dan Tyler. Center Right: Mark Grosen and Bob Tyler. Bottom Left:; Mr. Hashley. Bottom Center: Amy Dixon. Bottom Left: Randy Pearson. 156 157 Top Left: Wendi Christofferson, oarbie Lotton and Amy Bitz. Top Cen- ter: Kevin Skaaluie. Top Right: Mrs. Mangold and Amy Bitz. Center Left: Randy Pearson. Center: Mary Faber. Center Right: Roger Works. Bottom Right: Walter Eatinger and Debbie Yirsa. — 158 159 Top Left: Bill Brown. Top Cen- ter: Kevin Skaalure. Top Right: Chuck Witschen. Center Left: Mike Pursley. Center: A group of Freshmen at a pep assembly. Center Right: Steve Rose, Kelly Kulbeck, Clyde Pegar. Bottom Left: A shot of a football game. Bottom Right: Terry Tyler.