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

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1977 volume:

The Big Sandy High School Annual Staff Presents The fable Of Contents Introductory Pages Seniors Administration, Faculty, And Underclassmen Organizations and Clubs Sports Activities Advertising and Miscellaneous School Life pp. 1-5 pp. 6- 25 pp. 26- 53 pp. 54- 79 pp. 80-111 pp. 112-127 pp. 128-160 IN MEMORIAM Pearl Ophus, mother of fourteen, was often called grandma” by many children and citizens of this community. She brought her enthusiastic and loving Christian spirit into the hearts of many school chil- dren while cooking at the grade school hot lunch program and mothering the many girls and boys who needed a place to stay during a storm or busy time. She will always be remembered and loved by every- one who knew her. In her memory, we devote this page. May she rest in peace with the Lord. 2 DEDICATION The Annual Staff of 1977 takes great pleasure in dedicating this edition of the PIONEER to Mr. John O’Malley. Mr. O’Malley has been a principal and teacher to many of us. He has been very helpful in coordinating sales and pic- ture-taking efforts for the annual staff, not to mention his many other services to the community. On behalf of the stu- dents, faculty, and community, we extend our appreciation. His father the youngest of twelve children in an Irish family had moved out to the States from the old country, worked around Big Sandy, served in World War I, and was working in an auto plant when to John and Beatrice O’Malley, John O’Malley was bom in Detroit, Michigan, February 2, 1926. After Mr. O’Malley Sr., passed away in February 1930 as a result of a factory machine accident, John moved out here with his brother Steve and their widowed mother who later married Jack Kane, a Bear Paw Mountains rancher. The boys lived with their mother and stepfather on the ranch and attended Dog Creek School. John next attended Big Sandy High School, graduating in 1944. September of that same year found him in the U.S. Infantry headed for active service with the 108th Regimental Combat Team in the southwest Pacific (including the Philippines) and with the Occupational Forces’ 6th Division in South Korea. He holds the Asiatic Service Ribbon, Pacific Service Ribbon, World War II Victory Ribbon, Korean Occupation Ribbon, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Com- bat Infantry Badge. Following military service, which incidentally totaled to two years, two months, two weeks, and two days, Mr. O’Malley worked from December 1946 as a locomotive fireman for the Great Northern Railway on the run between Blackfoot and Glasgow and (shoveling coal) on the north branch line from Saco through Whitewater and Turner. Unfortunately, malaria, which he had brought back from Asia, started in May 1947 to strike him at 11 a.m. every other day and eventually put him onto a military 50°]o disability pension. His next major step was in September 1949 when he enrolled at Northern Montana College. This sojourn in Havre brought John two benefits: a two-year diploma in elementary education (1951) and, perhaps more importantly at that stage, romance! It was in Havre that he met Miss Jessie McKay whose parents had come to America from the Scottish Island of Lewis. Jessie became Mrs. John O'Malley on September 17, 1950. Next came teaching at Ethridge, Montana, for nine years from the fall of 1951. During this time, Mr. O’Malley commenced to further his higher education through summer schools at the University of Montana. He later worked with the Kevin school system for five years. While at Kevin, he was also the local police judge. (John remembers well his first case when the local postmistress, coming before him on a speeding ticket started to cry!) By 1962, Mr. O’Malley had a B.A. in secondary education, political science, economics, and sociology, and a Mas- ter's degree in education administration. These attainments qualified him both to teach and to administrate at all pub- lic school levels. So, it was in 1966, when daughter Peggy was 14, daughter Patty was 13, and son Mike was 8, that the O'Malleys moved here. Mr. O'Malley has been our grade school principal for the past eleven years. While here in Big Sandy, he has held all the offices in V.F.W., including Post Commander; he has served as an ambulance driver, worked with boy scouts, taught hunter safety, belonged to Holy Name Society of which he is a past president, and has been an important and productive member of our community. As a reflection of their parents’ encouragement and example, the children have moved successfully through the various levels of education - Peggy and Patty both hold B. A. degrees from Carroll College, and Mike is an outstanding student at Northwest Community College in Powell, Wyoming. John O'Malley has seen 350 students safely through the steps of their elementary school experience here at Big Sandy, and of our schools he says: Based on my observations of the past eleven years and the fact that all three of my children have passed through here, it is one of the finest school systems in the State of Montana. Having such a dedicated, devoted teaching staff and cooperation from the parents make it so. 3 Learning . . . One Step At A Time 4 Learning takes place every day - step-by-step, a little bit at a time. Our annual, Learning . . . One Step At A Time, is developed with this idea in mind. 5 7 SENIORS SENIORS THE PROMISE OF TOMORROW Graduation is a time of celebration and fond memories ... But most of all, it is a time of new beginnings, a time to look forward to the promise of tomorrow . . . toward a poem that has never been written ... a song that has never been sung ... an empty canvas . . . waiting. The promise of tomorrow is the excitement of faraway fun places . . . and the discovery of secret, quiet places right in our own hearts. It holds the hope of a better life for all people ... a world united ... an era of true brotherhood. The promise of tomorrow is love . . . love of people and love of that certain, special someone . . . love of work, ideas and ideals . . . love of earth, sea and sky. The promise of tomor- row is all that is good, beautiful and true ... a lifetime anxious for its fulfill- ment . . . waiting for you, Graduate! You are the bright, young Promise of Tomorrow. Motto: We may not be able to change the past, but we can help to shape the future. Flower: White Rose Colors: Light Blue, and Silver Arleen Sorensen Charlotte Jenkins Valedictorian Salutatorian 8 BRENT AMAN 9 DOUG BRAUN BILL BROWN RICHARD BROWN 10 RICK DARLINGTON MARTI GENEREUX STEVE KALGAARD 11 12 JOY RICE BILL ROMINE MARGIE SHEEHY SENIOR STATISTICS AND WILLS Motto: We may not be able to change the past. But we can help to shape the future. Class Flower: White Rose Class Colors: Blue and Silver Class Officers: President Duane Beirwagen Vice-President: Bob Balazic Secretary-Treasurer: Charlotte Jenkins Student Council Repr.: Terry Tyler Most Helpful: Ralph Simpson Pam Welty Most Studious: Duane Beirwagen Arleen Sorensen Most Humorous: Scott Morley Brenda Hoge Best Personality: Ralph Simpson Debbie Yirsa Most Likely to Succeed: Ralph Simpson Arleen Sorensen Valedictorian: Arleen Sorensen Salutatorian: Charlotte Jenkins BRENT ALAN AMAN PICKLE Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Sandy Sixteen 3, 4; All-State Choir 3; Montana Youth Choir 3; Science Club 2,4; Track 1; John Philip Sousa Award 4; Band Letter 3, 4; Prior- ities: Friendship; relating personal experiences to practical purposes. ROBERT KEITH BALAZIC BUB Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2; Letter- mens Club 2, 3, 4; Pioneer Patrol 2; Track 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketbll 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-President 4; All-State Football 4; All-State Basketball 4; All-Conference Football 3, 4; All- Conference Basketball 4; Co-Captain Football 4; Co-Captain Basketball 4; Most Valuable Football Player 3; Highest Free Throw Percentage 2; Priorities: To attain a higher education by school or other measns. To make a great deal of money and have success by the easiest way possible. DUANE LOUIS BEIRWAGEN DEWEY Speech Club 2; Science Club 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Perspective Pius; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Lettermen’s Club President 3; Class President 4; Most Improved Football Player 3; Most Inspirational BB player 4; All-Conference Defensive End 3; Priorities: To begin my education in English; to travel throughout the world. JEANETTE MARIE BERLINGER ••JET Chorus 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 4; Honor Society 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Drill Team 3; Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; Gal 2, 3, 4; Pioneer Patrol 2; B Squad Cheerleader 2; Wrestling Cheerleader 4; Guidance Staff 3, 4; Gymnastics 3; Track 3, 4; FHA Student Council Repr. 4; Who’s Who 4; Presidential Physical Fitness Award 1, 2; DeMolay Scholarship 4; Priorities: My family and religion. LAWRENCE MILTON BOLD 59’er Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 2, 3, 4; National FFA Band 3, 4; Sandy Sixteen 4; Brass Quintet 2; Science Club 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; Pioneer Patrol 2; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club Vice President 3; FFA Reporter 3; FFA President 4; Vice-President Student Council 4; Boys' State Alt. 3; Snow Ball King 4; State Farmer Degree in FFA 4; Priorities: To further my education; purchase my own place in order to make a living. SCOTT PATRICK CHEAUVAN BRADY Band 1, 3; Chorus 1, 3; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Club 1, 2, 3; Lettermen's Club 3, 4; Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Office Staff 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Who’s Who 3: Nominated and Apponted to the U.S. Military Academy at West- point; Scholarship for a Natioinal Science Institute. Priorities: Love and happiness with my family and friends and happiness and success with what I am doing by striving to attain my goals and a sound edu- cation. DOUGLAS ERROL BRAUN DOUGIE Play 3; Science Club 3, 4; Pioneer Patrol 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3. 4; FFA 1, 2, 3; Speech Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council Repr. 3; Most Improved Thespian 2; Most Valuable Thespian 4; Delegate to National For- ensic League Tournament 4; Priorities: Own a green house or become a successful actor. RICHARD LEROY BROWN ’’RICHIE” Lettermen's Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2; Track 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3; Wrestling 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; President of Lettermen 4; Student Council Repr. 3; Carnival Candidate 2; All-State Running Back 3,4; All-Conference Kicker 3; A11-Conference Running Back 2, 3; A11-Conference Line Backer 4; Most Valuable Running Back 2, 3; 1st Place Div. Wrestling; 2nd Place Div. Track 3; Priorities: My English; the improvement of other people and myself through work on team sports. WILLIAM LEWIS BROWN ’’BITTY” FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Lettermen's Club 4; Football 1,2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Priorities: Deciding what I will be ten years from now; finding my place in this overcrowded frantic world, VANCE KIRKLEY BUTLER ’’SCARECROW” Band 1; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; 3rd Place Farm Mechanics at District FFA Convention 4; Priorities: After I graduate I will have more time for farming which is what I plan to do. YVONNE GAIL CORNETT CORN-CORN” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Sandy Sixteen 3, 4; Speech Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Annual Co-Editror 4; Rouser Staff 3; Color Guard 4; Volley- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary of Class 1; Vice President of Class 2; President of Class 3; Secretary of Speech 4; Prom Candidate 4; Most Valuable in Speech 4; 2nd Place in Soil Conservation Speech Contest. Priorities: My religion and my goal to become a missioner. RICKY EUGENE DARLINGTON ’’STICK” Lettermen's Club 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Wrestling 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Vice President of Lettermen’s Club 4; Carnival King 3; All-State Football 4; All-Con- ference Football 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain Football 4; Co-Captain Wrestling 4; Most Valuable Back 4; Most Valuable Football Player 4; Wrestling 2nd at Div. and 4th at State 4. MARTI DEAN GENEREUX BUZZARD” Band 2; Chorus 1, 2; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Slouch Club 4; Wrestling 3; Student Council Repr. 1; FFA Treasurer 4; State FFA Leadership Convention 3, 4; Priorities: To be a successful farmer; look for a mate. DOUGLAS ROBERT HASHLEY HASH” Pep Club 1, 2; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pioneer Patrol 2; Let- termen's Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 2; Honor Soci- ety 4; Library Staff 4; Boys’ State Alt. 3; Prom Can- didate 4; Track 1, 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA Reporter 4; All-Conference Football 3, 4; All-State Football 4; All-Conference Basketball 3, 4; A11-State Basketball 3, 4; Most Improved BB Player 2; Most Rebounds 3, 4; Most Valuable BB Player 3, 4; Best °lo-age of Freethrows 3, 4; Mon- tana-Wyoming All-Star Game 4; Citizenship Award 4: Priorities: Achievement of my goals; lasting friend- ship with my comrades. BRENDA LEE HOGE BEN” Chorus 1, 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA Parliamentarian 4; Co-Chairman of Degrees Committee 3; Delegate to Convention 3; Lettermen’s Club 4; Guidance Staff 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Track 2, 3; Basketball 3, 4; Carnival Queen 3; 1977 Teenage Model 4; Priorities: To be a very successful working woman; to be acquainted with many friendly people of the world. CHARLOTTE LOUISE IENKINS BOZO” Band 1, 2; Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Vice President of Honor Society 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA Local Reporter 4; Pioneer Patrol 2; Annual Co-Editor 4; Carnival Candidate 2; Homecoming Candidate 2; Office Staff 3, 4; Presidential Physical Fitness Award 1, 2; Co-Ed Volleyball Champs 4; Class Secretary 4; Member of the Society of Outstanding American High School Students and Who’s Who; Outstanding Senior Com- mercial Student; Honor Scholarship; Priorities: Success and happiness in life. STEPHEN CRAIG KALGAARD TROG” FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4; Lettermen's Club 2, 3, 4; Pioneer Patrol 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ State Delegate 3; Who's Who 3, 4; Society of Distinguished American High School Stu- dents 3, 4; Div. 1st Team Offensive Lineman 4; Defense Interior Lineman 4; All-State Offensive Lineman 4; Most Valuable Lineman 4; Priorities: To get a college education in order to succeed in life; to make a fortune. CARL OTTO KNOTTNERUS ,,SNOTTY,, Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Sandy Sixteen 3, 4; All-State Choir 3, 4; Montana Youth Choir 3; All-Northwest Choir 4; Superior Rating at District and State Music Festivals 3, 4; Chamber Band 3, 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4; Slouch Club 4; Lettermen’s Club 3; BPBC 3, 4; Gilmore Gang 4; Pioneer Patrol 2; Wrestling 1, 2; Student Council Repr. 3, 4; FFA Sentinel 3; FFA Officer 4; Science Club Vice President 4; BPBC President 4; Arion Music Award 4; Prom King 4; Priorities: Family and personal friends; setting goals for myself and enjoying them. KEITH MARION LOTTON ’'BEAK” FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Slouch Club 4; Gilmore Gang 4; National FFA Convention 4; Priorities: Making and being with friends; leaving Big Sandy to meet different people. SHAWN THOMAS MATSKO ’’SPADE” FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Five Year Perfect Attendance Award; Priorities: Becoming an entertainer. SCOTT HOWARD MORLEY BUBBA” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Sandy Sixteen 3, 4; All-State Choir 3, 4; Alternate All-Northwest Choir 4; School Musi- cal Play 3; Superior Rating Vocal Solo 3, 4; Cham- ber Band 4; Stage Band 3; Superior Rating State Music Festival 4; Speech Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Hoff Club 3, 4; Rouser Staff 3, 4; Who's Who 3; Most Improved Thespian 1, 3; It State Speech Pantomime 3; 5th State Speech 1; Priorities: To continue my education and maintain my high school friendships. DEBRA ROSE PALMER ’’DEBBIE” Chorus 1; Demolay Scholarship 4; Priorities: To get a good education and an enjoya- ble, good-paying job. CLAY DEAN RICE TORCH” Band 1; Priorities: To make friends and to get a good-paying job that has something to do with flying a plane. JOY LANETTE RICE Chorus 1; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAL 1, 2, Drill Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Track 1; Gymnastics 1, 2, 3; Drill Team Captain 4; FHA Secretary 4; Pep Club Vice-President 4; Who's Who 3. 4; DeMolay Scholarship 4; Priorities: Complete a college education and get a good job. WILLIAM BOYD ROMINE MUSCLEHEAD” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Sandy Sixteen 2, 3, 4; All-State Choir 4; Montana Youth Choir 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4; Lettermen's Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pioneer Patrol 2; Boys' State Delgate 4; Honor Society 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1,2, 3, 4; Wrestling 2nd Div. 1; 1st Div. 2, 3, 4; 1st State 2, 3, 4; Captain Wrestling 4; FFA Officer 4; Secretary-Treasurer of Lettermen’s Club; Most Valu- able Wrestler 3, 4; Football Headhunter 4; Prom Candidate 4; Who’s Who 4; Div. Football Offensive Lineman, Defensive End, and Team Kicker 4; All- State Defensive End 4; Priorities: To get most out of college that I can; u enjoy the work that I do. MARJORY LOUISE SHEEHY MARGO” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Sandy Sixteen 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Play 3; Band Letter 3, 4; Speech Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Pioneer Patrol 2; Annual Co- Editor 4; Color Guard 4; Class President 2; Most Improved Speaker 4; 1st Place America Legion; Ora- torical Contest 3; Junior Miss Runner-Up 4; Senior Citizenship Award 4; Priorities: To operate the family ranch successfully; to enjoy my friends and by happy. RALPH MAITLAND SIMPSON ” CRUTCH” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chours 1, 2, 3, 4, All-State Choir 4; All-Northwest Alt. 4; Sandy Sixteen 2, 3, 4; Montana Youth Choir 4; SSuperior Rating at District and State Music Festivals 3, 4; Chamber Band 4; 16 Science Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Speech Club 2, 4; Letter- men’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Hoff Club 3. 4; High School Week 4; Library Staff 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 4; Football 1, 2; Class President 1; Secretary-Treasurer Lettermen’s Club 2; Student Body President 4; Class Sentinel 3; President BPBC 3; Who’s Who 3, 4; Soc. of Distin- guished American High School Students 3, 4; Hugh O’Brien Leadership Award 2; Carnival King 1: Prom Candidate 4; Boys’ State Delegate 3; Most Inspira- tional BB Player 3; Best Def. BB Player 4; 1st Elks Leadership Award: Co-Captain BB 4; Distinguished High School Student Scholarship 4; Priorities: Friends; enjoying myself. ARLEEN LEONA SORENSEN SCORNER” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3, 4; Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 4; FHA 1, 2. 3, 4; GAL 1, 2; Office Staff 4; Gymnastics 1, 2: Volleyball 4; FHA Treasurer 4; Honor Society President 4; Alt. to Girls' State 3; Soc. of Distin- guished American High School Students 3,4; Who’s Who 3, 4; 2nd Elks Most Valuable Student Award 4; Prom Queen 4; 1st in State in MPA 4; Priorities: To complete my eight years of training and become a veterinarian; to become a better Christian. TERRY LEE TYLER FFA 2, 3. 4; Speech 4; Science Club 3, 4: Rouser Staff 4; Library Staff 2.3,4; UMYF 1, 2, 3. 4; Stu- dent Council Repr. 4; Vice-President of FFA 4; FFA Public Speaker 3, 4; 1st Place at Div. Speech Meet 4; Superior at Science Fair 3; Bausch and Lomb Hon- orary Science Award 4; Priorities: To have and be a true friend; to be suc- cessful in everything I do. PAMELA RENEE WEITY ’’THEODORE” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Sandy Sixteen 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA Local Reporter 2; Speech Club 1, 2, 3, 4; President Speech Club 4; Science Club 4; GAL 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Soci- ety 2, 3, 4; Gymnastics 1, 2; Class Vice-President 3: Who’s Who 3. 4; Soc. of Distinguished American High School Students 3, 4; AG Bawl Queen 2; 1977 Junior Miss; American Legion Oratorical Contest 1st Local, 3rd Zone; 4th Dept.; Girls’ State Delegate 3; Voice of Democracy: 1st 3, 2nd 4; Prom Queen Can- didate; 4th Elks Leadership Award; 1st Elks Leader- ship Award at the State level. Priorities: Religion; people I love. ROSELLA KATHRYN WITSCHEN ROSIE” Chorus 1; FHA 1. 2, 3. 4; Drill Team 2, 3, 4; Gym- nastics 1; Priorities: Find a steady job; to get married and have a family. ROXANNA LYNN WORKS FOXY ROXIE” Chorus 1; FHA 1, 2. 3. 4; GAL 1, 2; Drill Team 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Wrestling Cheerleader 4; Guidance Staff 3; Vice-President FHA 4; Priorities: Family; Career. ALICE ANN YIRSA BUFF” Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Sandy Sixteen 3, 4; All-Northwest Choir Alt. 4; GAL 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; ”B” Squad Cheer- leader 1: A Squad Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Office Staff 2, 3. 4; GAL President 4; Class Secretary- Treasurer 3; Class Vice-President 2; Singing Dele- gate to State FHA Convention 3; Who's Who 4; Priorities: Be successful in everything I do. To enjoy my life and my friends. DEBORAH LYNN YIRSA DUMB DEB” Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; Sandy Sixteen 4; Pep Club 1, 2. 3, 4; GAL 1, 2, 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA President 4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Secretary of Honor Society 4; Pioneer Patrol 2; ”B” Squad Cheer- leader 1; A” Squad Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Gymnas- tics 1, 2; Class Secretary-Treasurer 2; Sno-Bawl Queen 4; Carnival Queen 1; Who's Who 3, 4; Soc. of Distinguished American High School Students 3, 4; Priorities: To do the best I possibly can in my four years of college. To carry through my religious beliefs. BARBARA ANN CHAMBERLAIN BUG” GAL 1, 4; Pep Club 1, 4; FHA 1, 4; Drill Team 4; Color Guard 4; Girls' Basketball 4; Who's Who 4: Demolay Scholarship. Priority: To obtain a teaching degree. 17 SENIOR WILLS I, Brent Aman. will my band chair to Kevin Skaalure. my trips to Bridger to Carl Patterson, my parking place to whomever, my voice to Reggie Springer, my tennis exhaustion to John Beaudette, and my seat in government to Wilfred Knottnerus. I, Robert K. Balazic, alias ”Bub, will my love of Bookkeeping to next year's class in hopes that fondness pulls them through the year. 1 also will my profound (HA) - basketball ability to Amy Dixon. Because she'll take anything she can get!) (Hee, Hee) I also will my sarcastic remarks to Sheila Jenkins and Amy Bitz because they love them so much. Lastly I will my nose to the new Big Sandy museum that is to be constructed in my honor. Farewell, my friends. I, Duane Beirwagen, have in the waning hours of my existence as a student of BSHS found myself to be the sole proprietor of my sane mind; therefore, I will my guidance from the Sage, Patrick The Old Man Faber, to my competent equals. Mike Munchie Faber and Reggie Spredge Springer, my moldy, old sweat socks to Shannon Greeno Green, my locker to Lori Archibald who has mysteriously lost many a pencil, my Fireside Chats during Pep Assemblies to Randy Ugly Pearson, my abode in the office-annex during noon to Allison Ralph, my excellent qualities as a slouch president of Perspective Plus to Kevin Keck Skaalure, my ability to hinder Mr. Green from his duties while doing none of my own to Amy Bitz and Wendy Breezy Christofferson, and last but by all means not least, my appreciation to Dostoy- ersky, Shaw, and Tolkien and my sanity to the great adventurous Rocky Rose who is not unlike Billo Baggins. I, Jeanette Berlinger, will my ability to get along with Mrs. Hakensen to Linda, my locker to whomever likes getting squished, my friend- ship with Belt to Kelly Braun and Melinda Bold, my twiterpaiion to Cinda and Carl, my ability to gossip to Mrs. Maxwell, my telephone etiquette to next year's Office Occupations class, and my ability to get along with the Valier wrestling squad to Deb. I, Scott Brady, will Spanish class to Shannon Green. Shannon Green and her problems to Mike Richter. Havre to Mike Richter. Good luck and a good attitude toward women. Noon hour gang to Wilfred Knottnerus and Wesley Berlinger. 1. Douglas Errol Braun, III, will to my dear, sweet, innocent cousin Kelly, my sick humor and acting ability. To Allison Ralph and Mrs. Haakensen's spider plants, I will big families. To Mr. Mangold, I will one of my strong shapely knees; and to myself a future. I, William Lewis Brown, will my locker to Russell Schmid. I also will my abilities in English to anyone who will take them. I, Richard Leroy Brown, will my football cleats to Andy Romine and to Steve Rose, 1 will my ability to get along with Cath. I also will locker number 13 to whomever wants it (it brings bad luck). I, Vance Butler, will my ability to work in shop all afternoon to whomever can hack it. 1 also will my light changing job in the gym to anyone crazy enough to scale the old wooden ladder. I will keep on living. I, Barbara A. Chamberlain, will my ability to make gigantic rolls to next year’s Home Ec class, my ability to stay up late and study to my sister Sandra, my talent of blending colors in ceramics to Brenda Rice, my ability to take shorthand at 130 wpm to Kay Rice, my ability to do nothing to next year’s guidance staff, and my locker to whoever wants it. I, Vonnie Connett, will to Leslie Welty, Original Oratory and the people from Billings West - especially Dave Warren; to my three daugh- ters - Valerie, Cinda, and Karen - I will love, happiness, and good limes with Mr. B.; to anyone dumb enough to be on annual staff. I will my ability to live in co-existence with Mr. Nicholson. I, Rick Darlington, will my sixth period monitor job to Curley Culp and Johnny Brown, my wrestling uniform to Mike Faber; my locker to my loving sister, Marlys, who can make a bigger mess of it than I can; my football uniform to Danny Underdal; and my rod to Mr. Mehlhoff who needs a safe outfit to drive. I, Marti Buzzard Genereux, will my Gillmore Gang abilities to anyone who wishes to clean the school. I will locker 32 to my little big brother Brock. If I had the power, I would will the school to a demolition crew in hope that they would smash it to the ground (Jokes!). I will say bye-bye now, I, Stephen Craig Kalgaard. being of sound mind and dead body hereby will my locker to Mr. Hammond, because it is by the office and he can stuff anyone he wants in there. I also will my ability to knock heads off in football to Dan Underdahl. My ability to be a monitor to Allison Ralph. Also to Allison the letters B,U,C,K, which is her new nickname. I will my football pads to Mike Faber and my ability to say shut up to a study hall to Alvin Jenkins to use on Karen Patterson. To Randy Pearson I will my ability to get Injured in sports. I will my nickname Trog Korg and Grendle to David Palmer. And finally to the Senior Class the right to take Mr. Hammond on their sneak trip. I, Doug Hashley, will my height to Jimmy Labuda. My basketball ability to Carol Danreuther (since Keith willed me his 1 better put it back in the family) and to Dennis Bahmiller the rest of my Human Phys. notebook so he quits writing on my back. I, Brenda Hoge, present my locker to my oldest brother, Sugar Bear Hoge; my refined skill to find a man (?) and keep him throughout the school year to Amy Dixon; my ability to learn the secretary’s handbook to Mrs. Hakensen and my earth-shaking laugh to Debbie Ramer or anyone else who thinks he can handle it. I, Charlotte Jenkins, will my locker to my little sister Sheila cause It’s so close to the bathroom: my ability to study to my little sister since she so obviously needs it at times; my outstanding ability to start the school office on the right step each morning by taking attendance, sorting mail, calling Mr. Han to the phone, etc. to whomever Mr. Hammond can con into doing it; and my ability to get along with Mr. Hammond to the Sophomore boys. I, Carl Otto Knottnerus. will my position on the Gilmore Gang to Wilfred. I also will my ability to stay out of trouble to Wilfred, Steve Rose, and Clyde Pegar. To Wesley Berlinger I give my presidency of the dying Black Plague Boys' Club. To Mr. Green I give my ability to spell and punctuate properly. 1 also give to any other Knottnerus the ability to lose student body elections. And last but not least I will my singing ability to Mr. Brezicka and after he is through with it he can pass it on to Clyde Pegar. I, Keith Lotton Beak, will my locker number 12 to any slob who wants to be on stud row. I will my snoose chewing ability to all of the underclassmen who do not chew. I also will the underclassmen my ability to work on my car with a hammer and a pair of pliers in shop. I will my beer drinking ability to all of the future alcoholics and the first man who gets my stool at Butch's. To my dear and beloved friend Mr. Hammond I promise to come back next year and let him see but not touch my greasy long hair. And to all the classmates I wish them all the luck. I, Shawna Matsko, will my half-hours after school incurred during the last six years to Dede Whethem. I. Scott H. Morley, being of sound (?) mind (?) body and body (?) do hearby bequeath to Tracy Wortman my multi-colored scarf to always wear on speech meets. My belt to Russell Schmid; and my ability to co-operate with Mr. Hammond to anyone who wants to check out a college next year. I. Debra R. Palmer, will to Delores my ability to COMPLETE my assignments and turn them in on time; to my loving sister Dianne my locker. 91; to my high school bus pals, I leave my ability to get along with John Cavitt, my ability to put up with Cheryl to Dede W. because she REALLY needs it, and my sewing and embroidery ability to Cheryl and Sandra. I, Clay D. Rice, alias TORCH, will my ability to rollerskate to Mrs. Mangold. I will my laugh to Mr. Mangold, Brenda Rice, and Scott Morley (who tries so hard to laugh like me). I will my desk in study hall to Barbie Lotton so she does not have to walk so far to talk to Mr. Green In the library. I will my locker by the water cooler to those kids who have to get a drink of water so they don't have to run over everybody getting to it. Last but not least I will my cowboy hat to Brenda Rice who likes it so much. I, Bill Romlne, will my ability to eat to Sheila Jenkins; my ability to wrestle to Ban Ostrom; my ability to inflict pain to Gary Gullickson; my ability to get along with coaches to my little brother; and my locker to any poor soul who can take living between Jenkins and Fisher. I, M. L. Sheehy, will my speaking ability to Shannon Green; my ability to sing to T. K.; my woodworking skill to next year's freshman Vo-Ag members; my locker to Allison Ralph since she likes it so much; and my long talks with Tracy to Miss L. M. Ray. I, Ralph Simpson, will my dented baritone to Brock Genereux - which he dented! I also give my ability to call Dennis Bahnmiller Den Bahn to Carrots Danreuther. My spot on the mile relay team goes to Carl Patterson - if his foot ever heals. As a finale. I will my ability to win a student body office to the next Knottnerus who has guts enough to follow in the family footsteps. I, Lawrence M. Bold, will my first chair position of French Horn to Tracy Wortman. I will my locker, 29, the only locker in school with the bottom of the door blackened by a boot kicking it. to John the janitor it store his brooms in, since he leaves his sweepings under its door anyway. I will my ability to make J.V. Wrestling four years in a row to anyone dumb enough to take up this responsibility (like Jeff S.). I will my ability to build bike racks to Ron Fisher since he will need.it while carrying out his party's platform. I will my ability to bug Mr. Hashley about the tool room and tools for it to Terry McKeever, who I am sure will do a fine job. I will my ability to manage FFA for one year and to watch those stupid tapes in Vo-ag to Andy Romine. I will my ability of never dumping the lunch garbage for one year to Wesley Berlinger, who will have to find new lunch buddies soon. I will my ability to get Mr. Mangold off the correct subject matter during American Government Class to next year's Seniors who will need it in order to stay awake during class time. 1 will my ability to double talk Mr. Han about Business Law to who ever takes this very informative class. I will my ability of being the man around the comer to Wes Berlinger so that he will be the man around the comer for Big Turk's sake. I will my ability to remain in orderly conduct on FFA trips to Kelly Kulbeck and Mike Pursley who will reasonably need it next year at Bozeman. I will my ability of buying good cheap metal paint for $3.50 to Mr. Hammond, who for some reason figures that S3.50 is too much for a quart of metal paint. 1 will my ability of telling good, clean, funny jokes to Mr. Brezicka, of which most of them he didn't get on the first time around, so 1 had to tell them again, and explain them to him. 1 will my ability of posing for a picture to Kevin Skaalure, and also he could use my way of using Mr. Hammond's chair in a correct way. 1 will my ability of giving Mr. Grasdock a heart attack and making him an official diploma of whoever takes dasic Electricity next year. I will my ability of going bald to Mr. Mangold, who won't have any trouble in putting it to good use. I will my ability of riding a horse to our bus driver on the sneak trip. I will my ability of writing an unidiomatic sentence for Mr. Green s English Class to next year’s Senior English Class, who will get a lot of practice by writing paragraphs. I will my JEEPING ability to Clyde Pegar for next year during Graduation Day. I will my ability to catch bugs that aren't common in Montana to Mrs. Mangold, who stole some of my biggest, best bugs without my permis- sion. I will my ability of selling anything I lay my hands on to my brother, John, who with a few lessons should pick the an up very well. 1 will my manners in keeping my mouth shut for over five minutes to my sister, Melinda, who surely can use it. And I will my ability of writing a long will to whoever, and to the sucker who has to type this up. I, Arleen Sorensen, will my ability to chew gum and stay out of trouble in Mr. Mangold’s class to next years seniors. To Ban Ostrom and Dan Works, I will my ability to make excuses so I don't have to ride the bus. I will my ability to type term papers to any person who is dumb enough to type four in one year. And to Allison Ralph. I will my quiet personality. I, Terry L. Tyler, will my expository and science project capabilities to Reg Springer. I will my position as librarian to Gary Gullickson so he can play with his miniature swords any day he wishes. I will my non-stop two-hour biking ability to my special sister. I will the fact that 1 will finally be gone to the majority of those it may concern. Finally. I will my luck of being in the wrong place at the right time to anybody who enjoys it. I, Pam Welly, will my ability to write ten page typed letters to Val, Brian, Mark, and Larry, so I'll hear from them now and then. To Ana Drga, I will my ability to lose class rank in my senior year. (Just kidding) To next years speechers I will my unfailing ability to miss potty stops on long bus trips. To my sister. I will my height and other inches. 1 will my ability to lose pencils to Larry. Finally to my daughter. I will fun, happiness, and love. I, Rose 1 la K. Witschen, will my ability not to get caught chewing gum in my classes to my brother Charles; my ability to knit and crochet to Cheryl Whetham: my ability to cook to my sister Veronica; my locker to April; my ability to pass Mr. Green’s English Class to my brother Bernard; my ability to get along with Mr. Hart to Dede; and my bookkeeping tests to anyone who is willing to pay for them. 1, Alice Buff Yirsa, will my locker to Reginald Springer since he loves opening it so much, and to Shannon Green I will my singing ability along with my position on Sandy 16 because Sandy 16 will need all the help they can obtain since we Seniors will not be here. I. Debbie Yirsa, will my locker to my sister Pat and my previous nickname of brace face to Reg Springer. To Cherie Beirwagen I will my position of cheerqueen and all the good and bad times that come with it. I, Roxie Works, will my aggressiveness and make-up to Barbie and Eileen, a 98 lb. Panther to Deb, my good times with Barbie to Mr. Green, and my ability to drive into ditches to Kay. I will my ability to understand English to anyone who needs it. And I will myself to Larry. Pictured at the Right are the class officers and sponsor for this year: L. toR.: Ladene Mangold, Spon- sor; Charlotte Jenkins, Secre- tary-Treasurer; Bob Balazic, Vice-President; Dewey Beir- wagen, President. NOT PIC- TURED: Terry Tyler, Student Council Representative. Friendship is a chain of gold, shaped in God’s all perfect mold; Each link a smile, a laugh, a tear, a grip of the hand, a word of cheer. As steadfast as the ages roll binding closer soul to soul; It matters not how far, how heavy the load Sweet is the journey on friendship’s road. AUTHOR UNKNOWN Make me to know thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me, for thou an the God of my salvation; for thee I wait all the day long. PSALMS 25:4-5 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, else it will not keep with you. PSALMS 32:8-9 20 The Top picture shows Bill Romine. Below him are the senior boys eat- ing lunch in the usual spot. The Top panel picture shows Jeanette Ber- linger working in the towel room. Below her is Rick Darlington and Brenda Hoge. The Bottom Left picture features Bob Balazic. The Lower Right picture shows Shawn Matsko. The Bottom picture features the Three Chipmunks : Vonnie Cornett, Pam Welty, and Arleen Soren- sen. 2t SENIOR SNEAK TRIP The Seniors, after touring Hungry Horse Dam, vacationed for two days at Flathead Lake Lodge. This trip was one of the last steps they took in their twelve years of learning together. 22 SENIOR BREAKFAST msFi It The breakfast was served by the senior classmembers mothers at the Catholic church. 23 SENIOR GRADUATION Commencement exercises for the class of 1977 were May 18, 1977. Top Right: Mrs. Mangold (class sponsor). Center: Some of the Graduating class. Bottom Left: Mrs. Linda Shadiow (Guest Speaker). Bottom Center: Arleen Sorensen - valedictorian. Bottom Right: Charlotte Jenkins - Salutatorian. As the seniors said, ”We may not be able to change the past, but we can help to change the future, ’ and the countless educational steps they took under the guidance of parents, teachers, churches, communities, and the Big Sandy Public Schools during the past several years have helped to change the future toward which the Class of 1977 has been working, and have made that future so full of hope and meaning. 24 Top Left: Senior class practicing for the commencement exercises with Mr. Hammond. Center: Senior boys singing Enjoy Your- self - Ralph Simpson, Lawrence Bold, Scott Morley, Bill Romine, Brent Aman, Carl Knottnerus. Bottom Left: Senior girls singing Time in a Bottle - Yvonne Cornett, Alice Yirsa, Pam Welty, Debbie Yirsa, Margie Sheehy. Bottom Center: Roxie Works reciting her original poem. Bottom Right: Mrs. Wilma Tuffley, Special Guest. 25 26 ADMINISTRATION FACULTY UNDERCLASSMEN SCHOOL BOARD I would like to congratulate the teaching staff and students of Big Sandy Schools on another year of achieve- ments. We must never stop working to keep the Big Sandy Schools at th- top of the fist. 1 feel your theme - One Step at a Time - is very appropriate in a world that has so many social and political problems. To the Class of 77, the school board would like to wish all the very best of everything in your future. God Bless You All Fred Bitz Top Left: Fred Bitz, Chairman. Top Right: Marilyn Lund. Center Left: Darrell Chauvet. Lower Left: Robert Boyce. Lower Cen- ter: Ray Williams, Lower Right: Louis Beirwagen. 28 SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE The 1977 Annual has special meaning to me because it honors the Class of 1977. One of the members of that class is my oldest son and the first of my three children to graduate from high school. He has attended the Big Sandy Public Schools for ten years of his life, and I am very thankful and proud that he had the opportunity to gain the greater portion of his elementary and secondary education in a school and community of this caliber. Learning One Step at a Time is the theme of the '77 Annual, and I believe that the children in the Big Sandy community have certainly experienced this, for how else would such an over-all educational foundation have been laid for the Class of '77? Our school is now one of the smallest in the B classification, and yet we have experienced academic and extra-curricular achievements which have made us the envy of many larger peers. We are always concerned when we are about to lose a graduating class because we wonder if classes that follow will provide the kind of positive leadership and example that the current Senior Class has exhibited. Generally our fears are unfounded because our students are learning one step at a time, and when the time arrives, are ready to step in and take over the active reins of leadership in our school system. Congratulations to the Class of '77 on all of your achievements including this publication, and thank you for your contributions that each of you have made in making our school one of the best. 29 PRINCIPAL’S One Step at a Time Education is one step at a time. We usually crawl before we walk, walk before we run, and talk before we read. It is our hope that the curriculum, the extra-curricular activi- ties, and the experiences within and around this curric- ulum have provided important steps in every student’s high school life and a broad prepa- ration for later life. It has been said that life is but a breath of time and so each minute a step in your life. Following this time relationship, the beginning and ending of each year is a threshold in each life. It is convenient to survey our progress on the thresholds of any climb, so it should be appropriate for each of us to reflect on his or her progress at the end of each year. Graduation marks an important threshold in the lives of high school seniors and their families. It is also a very pronounced threshold to the school faculty as they reflect on their successes and failures in helping each student reach what they as teachers see as each student's potential and to what degree that potential was realized in each case. The 1976-1977 school year has produced many successes for Big Sandy High School in all school activities. Divisional Championships were gained in football, wrestling, speech, and drama, and we competed in the state tournament or state play-off levels in football, basketball, wrestling, speech, and drama, winning the State Championship in Speech and Second in Drama and sending one student to national. The Music program won six places in All State Choir, two places in All Northwest Choir, and won outstanding ratings in the district and state music meets. F.F.A. provided a state farmer and a state officer. F.H. A. provided a state officer and a candidate for national office. This outstanding record is the result of leadership and effort on the part of the Junior and Senior classes, together with the dedication of teachers and coaches. I wish to congratulate this Senior class on their very constructive efforts and thank them for the kind of influ- ence which has helped this student body to achieve such success in both curricular and extra-curricular endeav- ors. 1 am sure this annual will be a fine history of your outstanding year of leadership. I congratulate the editors Charlotte Jenkins, Marjory Sheehy, Pamela Welty, and Yvonne Cornett; the photographers Kevin Skaalure and Alan Archibald; and their advisor Mr. Nicolson for a job well done. MESSAGE 30 Howard H. Hammond, Principal Howard W. Hammond - Maih; Montana State University, Northern Montana College, Uni- versity of Montana, B. A., M. A. Helen Maxwell - Home Ec. and Guidance; University of Mon- tana. Montana State University, Northern Montana College, B. A., M. A. John E. Hashley - Vo-Ag; Uni- versity of Wyoming, Montana State University, B.S. and Grad- uate Work. Lawrence Green - English; Northern Montana College, Uni- versity of Montana, Carroll Col- lege, University of Utah, Eastern Montana College, B.S. and Graduate Work. Jim Barsotti - English, French, and Speech; Northern Montana College, Washington State Uni- versity, Montana State Univer- sity, B.S., M. A. HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY AND PERSONNEL Robert Lanning - P.E., Science; Northern Montana College, Montana State University, North Dakota State University, B.S. and Graduate Work. 31 Grahame Nicolson - English, Prairie Bible Institute, University of Toronto Royal Conservatory, College of Great Falls, Northern Montana College, B. A. Po At R Tm Yb lu Ladene Mangold - P.E., Biol- ogy, Northern Montana College, University of North Dakota, B.S. Paul Han - Business, University of Montana, Eastern Montana College, B.S. Robert Mehlhoff - Math and Chemistry, College of Great Falls, University of Montana, B.S. Ronald Mangold - Govt, and His- tory, Nonhern Montana College, Orville Grasdock - Math and Sci- ence, Concordia, University of Monana, University of Missouri, B. A.. M. A. 32 Larry Brezicka - Music, Montana State University, University of Oregon, B.M. Luke Gerber - History and Driv- er’s Ed., Rocky Mountain Col- lege, Eastern Montana College, Northern Montana College, B.S. Cheryl Grubb - Assistant Secre- tary Janice Hakensen - Science and Commercial, Concordia Col- lege, Northern Montana Col- lege , B. S., Associate Degree Dewey Hannum - Custodian John Padget - Custodian 33 JUNIORS Carol Danreuther Marlys Darlington Arnie Diaz Amy Dixon Ann Drga Darla Eve Mary Faber Ron Fisher Gary Gullickson Jean Haaland Alvin Jenkins Wilfred Knounerus 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 34 While the seniors have basically ended their secondary learning period, the juniors have one more year to continue the process. At the Left, at the Top, we have Dennis Bahnmiller in a pose that seems to be typical of the juniors. Below him is pictured Ann Drga practicing Drill Team routines. At the bottom, from LEFT to RIGHT, TOP to BOTTOM, are featured Carol Danreuther and Dennis Bahnmiller, Ron Sternberg, Kevin Skaalure doing his favorite job, and the class officers and class sponsor: Larry Bitz, President; Cherie Beirwagen, Vice-President; Jean Haaland, Secretary-Treasurer; Ron Fisher, Student Council Representative; Andy Romine, Sentinel; and Ron Mangold, Sponsor. 35 SOPHOMORES Alan Archibald Alan Bahnmiller Bryan Bahnmiller Amy Bitz Chris Boyce Jim Burkhead Sandra Chamberlain Wendi Christofferson Alverta Dielman Ann Faber Cinda Genereux Kim Geyer Henry Goll Mark Grosen Kenny Hoge Don Jenkins Shiela Jenkins Chuck LaBuda Barbie Lotion Terry McKeever Randy Nivens Shane Ophus David Palmer Carl Patterson Robin Pearson Clay Ray Ben Rice Kay Rice Eileen Silvan Jeff Svennungsen Bob Tyler Denise Ulmen Dan Underdal Leslie Welty Val Welty Cheryl Whetham Bernard Witschen Dan Works Tracy Wortman fy -r � • 36 •Ui At the Left, it seems as if Ken Hoge has learned the meaning of up. In the Center, from LEFT to RIGHT, are: Bob Tyler, Vice-President; Bryan Bahnmiller, Student Council Representative; Kim Geyer, Secre- tary-Treasurer; Mr. Barsotti, Sponsor; and Dan Underdal, Student Coun- cil Representative. Bottom Left: President Cinda Genereux. Center Bot- tom, L. to R.: Robin Pearson, Bryan Bahnmiller, and Henry Goll. Bot- tom Right: Amy Bitz and Ann Faber. 37 FRESHMEN Lori Archibald Kaihy Bahnmiller Maaike Baiey Brian Berlinger Maureen Berlinger Melinda Bold Kelly Braun Calvin Danreuiher Lome Diacon Marlen Eve Don Bielen Ban Bitz Mike Faber Daren Flynn Shannon Green Thea Haaland Kirby Kulbeck Karen Pauerson Allison Ralph Brenda Rice Mike Richter Russell Schmid Reg Springer Annette Terry Michelle Vielleux Robbie Whetham Charles Witschen 30 Pictured at the Left is Allison Ralph. Below her is Reg Springer and Mr. Lanning, class sponsor. The Center Left picture features, from LEFT to RIGHT, Kirby Kulbeck, Vice-President; Melinda Bold, President; Mic- helle Vielleux, Secretary-Treasurer; and Shannon Green and Reg Springer, Student Council Representatives. In the Bottom Left corner is Bart Bitz, and to the Right of him is Lori Archibald. Top right: Brenda Rice; Middle: Mike Richter; and Lower Right: Calvin Danreuther and Michelle Vielleux. 39 EIGHTH GRADE Greg Guilickson Justin Haaland Kurt Hennelly Dixie Knottnerus Brenda Kulbeck Donna Nivens Clinton Ophus Bart Ostrom Dianne Palmer Dave Pegar Tami Terry Dan Ulmen Michael Vielleux Brian Welty Wade Welty Doreen Whetham Tammie Whetham Steven Witschen Lisa Works Patti Yirsa 40 This year’s eighth graders seem to be taking the process of education in more than the normal way. Evidence of this is shown as Greg Gullickson takes over the teacher’s role. Beside him is pictured Stefani Green. Class Offi- cers are, From Left to Right, Stefani Green, Vice-President; Bart Ostrom, President; Janice Hakensen, Sponsor; Patti Yirsa, Secretary-Treasurer; and Greg Gullickson and Kurt Hennelly, Student Council Rep- resentatives. At the Bottom Left is Dave Pegar and Brenda Kul- beck. The Top Right features Brian Welty, with Clint Ophus below him, both studying dili- gently. 41 EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION Right: Pastor Ron Wagner. Center Left: Guest Speaker, Audrey Roth. Center Right: Justin Haaland, Tim Craig, and John Brown after gradua- tion. Lower Left: Perry Goll. Lower Right: The Class of 1981. 42 Thirty students graduated from the eighth grade this year. They cele- brated their accomplishments at a party at Hennelly's. Right: Mike Vielleux performing a piano solo. Center Right: Sixth and seventh grade band. Center Left: Tammie Whetham. Lower Left: Steve Witschen receiving his diploma from school board chairman, Fred Bitz. Lower Center: Patti Yirsa playing a clarinet solo. Lower Right: Mike Baxter. !43 SEVENTH GRADE Jill Archibald Tim Bahnmiller Dana Darlington Christina Emond Suedee Galle Dennis Graff Carla Hanberg Benny Jenkins April Kibbee John Knottnerus James LaBuda Lori Marshall Joe Pegar Jody Romine Dave Sande Kevin Silvan Heidi Skaalure Stacy Solberg Marcella Springer Randall Tyler Darla Ulmen Veronica Witschen 44 Pictured at the Left is Dennis Graff and Below him Margaret Cline, both starting on their path through high school. The Left Middle picture shows Jodi Romine and Marcella Springer. Middle Right features this year’s class officers, From LEFT to RIGHT, Heidi Skaalure, Vice-President; Karen Beirwagen, Secretary-Treasurer; Jill Archibald, President; Kevin Barsotti and John Bold, Student Council Representatives; and Larry Brez- icka. Sponsor. At the Bottom, from LEFT to RIGHT, is Jim LaBuda, Dana Darlington, and Jill Archibald. AS MR. O’MALLEY’S MESSAGE Education, like life, must be taken in daily doses. Each dose takes from yesterday, administers today, and prepares for tomorrow. With the philosophy, live it up now,’ bombarding us from all directions it is all too easy to forget the lesson taught to the grasshopper. Taking life ’’One Step at a Time” can be an effective answer to life's continual problems if it is realized that each step must come from sure footing. Each step must then better its footing in preparation for the steps to follow; for if we stop taking steps, we soon become moss covered. John O’Malley, Elementary Principal Member of the famous class of '44 Big Sandy High School Dick Thornton - English; College of Great Falls, History, English, and Elementary Education, B. A., History. Helen Hashley - Reading; North- ern Montana College, Elemen- tary Education, Reading Major, B.S. Gladys Aman - Social Science; Northern Montana College, Ele- mentary Education, B. S. Lorna Springer - First Grade; Northern Montana College, Ele- mentary Education, Bachelor’s Degree. Frances Miller - Math and Music; Northern Montana College, Ele- mentary Education, B.A. + 9. GRADE SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF Patricia Dusenberry - Resource; Montana State University, Ele- mentary Education, B.S. Beverly Phalen - First Grade; Northern Montana College, Ele- mentary Education, B.S. John O’Malley - Math; Northern Montana College, University of Montana, Elementary Education, B.A. , M.A. 47 Mary Humes - Science and Art, Elementary Education, Western Montana College, Northern Montana College Jan Turner - 2nd 3rd Combina- tion, Western Montana College, B.S. Mary Lotton - Second Grade, Northern Montana College, B. A. Mary Beaudette - Third Grade, Eastern Montana College, B.S. Jean Snider - Third Grade, East- ern Montana College, Bachelor’s Degree Lois Drew Cook Hazel Genereux Arliss Craig Jim Stave Iris Hart Cook Cook Custodian Secretary 48 GRADE SCHOOL CLASSES Sixth Grade, Group One, L. to R., FRONT ROVr: John Diacon, Patty Berlinger, Steve Faber, Jennifer Galle, Scott Bartkoske, Angela Williams, Karla Whetham. BACK ROW: Karrie Geyer, Shawn Sande, Dorie Hettrick, Rhonda Marten, Darren Genereux, Bruce Thompson, Jeff Dansie. Sixth Grade, Group Two, L. to R. , FRONT ROW: Shawn Berlinger, Christine Matthews, Phyllis Pegar, Julie Pursley, Charlis Barsotti, Bonnie Kulbeck, Stephanie Ament. BACK ROW: Donald Haaland, Mike Gasvoda, Sherri Bitz, Corinna Turk, Dawn Robertson, Kip Pursley, Quinn Dusenberry. Fifth Grade: L. to R., FIRST ROW: Karen Kibbee, Annette Rose, Royal Solberg, Karen Moravec, Ray Williams, Mark Gasvoda, Billy Flynn, Tim Matthew, Connie Silvan, Tom Bartkoske. SECOND ROW: Mark Kralich, Tony Robertson, Todd Marshall, Alandra Pearson, Kelly Hennelly, Camille Turk, Shannon Craig, Rachelle Wil- liams, Stacy Gasvoda. THIRD ROW: Pat Bahnmiller, Denise Palmer, Gary Berg, Robin Williams. 49 Fourth Grade: L. to R., FIRST ROW: Chris Faber, Matt Baxter, David Diacon, Theresa Bartkoske, Vicki Terry, Audra Berlinger, Kathy Geyer, Janette Ament, Tonya Thompson. SECOND ROW: Mark Welty, Chad Ostrom, Bob Berg, Pete Gasvoda, Wade Hoge, Marie Grosen, Tami Robertson, Sheryl Dusenberry. THIRD ROW: Ted Allderdice, Larry Chamberlain, Kathy Cline, Lisa Grasdock, Brian Graff, Jamie Hettrick, Bob Morasch, Lisa Bahnmiller, Patti Cavitt, Vicki Bitz. Third Grade: L. to R., FRONT ROW: Brian Gasvoda, Jerry LaBuda, Kenneth Martin, Gina vVilliams, Sharia Eve, Lana Welty, Lynn Bartkoske, Shona Martin, Penny Robertson, Jimmy Winters. BACK ROW: Darla Tyler, Earl Boettcher, Dawn Halvorsen, Jamie Goulet, Eddie Kapphan, John Halter, Ty Cline, Craig Turk, Roger Barsotti, Rodney Marten, Brent Knottnerus. Second-Third Grade Combination: L. to R., FRONT ROW: Loma Courtnage, Corinna Ophus, Trent Emond, Lance Cook, Charlene Gerber, Mark Dansie, Karen Bitz, Tracy Kulbeck, Julie Morasch. BACK ROW: Mrs. Turner, Marietta Bahnmiller, Mike Windecker, Scott Chauvet, Jeff Herzog, Ronnie Williams, Dena Bykonen, Steven Kapphan, Trina Darlington, 50 Second Grade: L. to R., FRONT ROW: John Bouldin, John Cavitt, Darren Gasvoda, Shane Cline, Wayne Gras- dock, Kevin Hennelly, Renee Williams, Monique Robertson. BACK ROW: Mrs. Lotton, Colleen Keller, Kris Coryell, Gretchen Gasvoda, Sonya Phalen, Leah Genereux, Cindy Gasvoda, Shannon Rutledge, Kelly Ament, Debbie Allderdice. First Grade, Group One: L. to R., FRONT ROW: Todd Balazic, Trina Turner, Marcella Edwards, Shawn Rettig, Ron Pribyl, Paul Lund, Darren Craig. BACK ROW: Carl Nicolson, Janae Graff, Eric Gasvoda, Brenda Bykonen, Don Lee Pegar, Shay Halvorsen, Travis Williams. First Grade, Second Group: L. to R., FRONT ROW: Michelle Peterson, Jodi Windecker, Teddy Pursley, Allan LaBuda, Bruce Gasvoda, Jessie Rakes. Scott Bykonen. BACK ROW: Barbie Butler, Danny Bahnmiller, Jason Cooke, Shelley Martin, Theresa Genereux, Clay Dixon. KINDERGARTEN Top: L. to R., FRONT ROW: Leah Otto, Marsha Otto. SECOND ROW: Kristi Davidson, Nedia Gasvoda, Lee Ann Lanning, Deanne Kulbeck, Angie Simon, Shannon Rettig, Colin Christofferson, Mark Lund, Fred Terry. Center: L. to R., FRONT ROW: Shane Gasvoda, Lianna Ophus, Scott Kulbeck, Ste- phen Hagen, Dana Gasvoda, Shawn La Pine, Janet Galle. SECOND ROW: Dirk Beyer, Kyra Courtnage, Kip Hennelly, Teri Robertson, Dan- ielle Bitz, Brad Halter. The first steps are not easy - having to be away from home several hours each day, adjusting to the school situation, and get- ting along with new friends - but just like every stage in the journey of life, those steps are necessary and will be looked back upon through later mists of memory as being just a little wonderful. 52 54 55 ORGANIZATIONS LIBRARY STAFF AND GUIDANCE OFFICE STAFF Right: Guidance Office Staff: L. to R.: Debbie Ramer, Jeanette Berlinger, Barb Chamberlain, Carol Danreuther, Joy Rice, and Mrs. Maxwell - Counselor. Below: Library Staff: L. to R.: Chuck LaBuda, Bart Ostrom, Doug Hashley, Wendi Christofferson, and Mr. Green. 56 OFFICE STAFF Left: Mr. Hammond, Office Staff Advisor. Below: The Office Staff consists of, from LEFT to RIGHT, Mr. Ham- mond, Marlys Darlington, Linda Berlinger, Arleen Soren- sen, Scott Brady, Pam Welty, Amy Dixon, Jean Haaland, Charlotte Jenkins, Tracy Wortman, and Alice Yirsa. 57 ROUSER STAFF Above: From L. to R.: Scott Motley, Kevin Skaalure, Marlys Darlington, Amy Dixon, Jean Haaland, Mr. Nicolson - Advisor, Alvin Jenkins, Ann Drga, Clyde Pegar, and Shawn Matsko. Lower Left: Amy Dixon and Clyde Pegar. Lower Right: Terry Tyler and Scott Morley. The ROUSER is a bi-weekly publication of the Journalism class. Student and teacher interviews, sports and club news, current events� senior interviews, and feature stories appear in each issue. The students write all articles, type the sten- cils, and run off and distribute all copies. 58 ANNUAL STAFF L. to R.: Alan Archibald, Photographer; Charlotte Jenkins and Margie Sheehy, Co-Editors; Kevin Skaalure, Photographer; Vonnie Cornett and Pam Welty, Co-Editors; and Mr. Nicolson, Advisor. Creating an annual can be accomplished only through hard work and dedication. The co-editors work long hours planning layouts, ordering photos, organizing and cropping to uniform size the pictures taken by the photographers, and making final draft layouts. They also conduct all sales and advertising campaigns. The photographers make up a very imponant part of the process, taking all pictures, developing and printing the films, and helping the editors in general. Much credit is also due to the advisor. Pictured above is Margie Sheehy and Charlotte Jenkins. Featured at the Far Left is Kevin Skaalure. Alan Archibald and Pam Welty. At the immediate Left is Vonnie Cornett. 59 PIONEER PATROL AND COLOR GUARD LEFT TO RIGHT, ROW 1: Carl Patterson, Val Welty, Jeff Svennungsen, Sheila Jenkins. ROW 2: Mr. Barsoiti, Leslie Welty, Cinda Genereux, Kim Geyer. ROW 3: Alan Archibald, Amy Bitz Denise Ulmen. ROW 4: Dan Works, Bobby Tyler, Bryan Bahnmiller, and Mark Grosen. 60 PEP CLUB Left: L. toR.: Mr. Brezicka (Advisor), Joy Rice, Vice-Presi- dent: Mary Faber, President: Shannon Green, Secretary-Trea- surer; and Larry' Bitz, Student Council Representative. LEFT TO RIGHT. ROW 1: J. Pegar, B. Jenkins, M. Eve, D. Genereux, M. Batey, L. Berlinger. C. Beirwagen, L. Ray, J. Haaland, A. Drga, M. Sheehy, B. Chamberlain, J. Rice. W. Welty, D. Pegar. ROW 2: G. Gul- lickson, K. Silvan, K. Barsotti, M. Faber, A. Sorensen, V. Cornett, A. Yirsa, D. Yirsa, P. Welty, M, Viel- leux, L. Archibald, K. Braun, H. Skaalure, J. Berlinger. P. Yirsa, D. Knottnerus. ROW 3: D. Sande. D. Jenkins, D. Darlington, M. Cline, J. Romine, S. Solberg, L. Marshall, D. Nivens. B. Rice, A. Terry, K. Bahnmiller, M. Berlinger, M. Bold, M. Springer. ROW 4: D. Underdal, B. Tyler, A. Jenkins, L. Bitz, R. Fisher, D. Eve, K. Rice, J. Berlinger, M. Batey, R. Works, D. Ramer, S. Green, K. Patterson, A. Faber, V. Welty, K. Beirwagen, andj. Archibald. LETTERMEN'S CLUB AND G.A.L. Lettermen’s Club and G.A.L. is made up of men and women who have lettered in basketball, track, gymnastics, football, or wrestling throughout the year, or have participated in one or more sports. Pictured in the upper corner is Rich Brown, President of Letter- men’s Club. Below is Cinda Genereux coach- ing her sister, Theresa. At the right is Lettermen’s Club, L. to R., ROW Is Don Jenkins, Clay Ray, Steve Rose, Andy Romine, Clyde Pegar, Gary Gulickson, Jeff Svennungsen, Alvin Jenkins, Larry Bitz. ROW 2: Chuck LaBuda, Bill Brown, (Continued below.) (Continued) Henry Goll, Rich Brown, Lawrence Bold, Bob Balazic, Mike Pursley, Dennis Bahnmiller, Ron Fisher. ROW 3: John Beaudette, Bill Romine, Steve Kalgaard, Randy Pearson, Doug Hashley, Dewey Beirwagen, Rick Darlington, and Mr. Lanning, Advisor. Below: G.A.L., ROW 1: Jeanette Berlinger, Ann Faber, Val Welty, Kim Geyer, Alice Yirsa, Jean Haaland, Cinda Genereux, Darla Eve, Amy Dixon, Mary Faber. ROW 2: Maureen Berlinger, Amy Bitz, Tracy Won- man, Barbara Chamberlain, Carol Danreuther, Marlys Darlington, Jodi Romine, Jill Archibald, Marcella Springer. ROW 3: Karen Beirwagen, Lorrie Diacon, Melinda Bold, Kelly Braun, Michelle Vielleux, Lori Archibald, Veronica Witschen, Mrs. Mangold, Advisor. ROW 4: Brenda Rice, Maaike Batey, Thea Haaland, Ann Drga, Shannon Green. 62 DRILL TEAM This organization is composed of girls from the freshman to senior grades. It has put on individual and group performances at basketball games, wrestling matches, pep assemblies, and tournaments. Some of the girls also attended a drill team camp during the summer, earning several top awards in camp competition. Pictured at the left is Jean Haaland performing at Cut Bank during the State Basketball Tourna- ment. The Top Left picture below features Jean Haaland and Joy Rice, Co-Captains, and Mrs. Maxwe”. Advisor. Below them is pictured Bar- bara Chamberlain and Joy Rice performing at the Divisional Basketball Tournament. At the Right are this year’s members, L. to R., ROW 1: Ann Drga, Lynn Silvan, Lorrie Diacon. ROW 2: Kay Rice, Barbara Chamberlain, Rosella Witschen. ROW 3: Darla Eve, Joy Rice, Brenda Rice. ROW 4: Jean Haaland, Thea Haaland. 63 SCIENCE CLUB Top: Is the operating room ready? L. to R., BOT- TOM ROW: Ann Drga, Arleen Sorensen, Kim Geyer, Valerie Welty, Kevin Skaalure, Mr. Mehlhoff (Advisor). SECOND ROW: Pam Welty, Dan Works, Jim Burkhead, Andy Romine, Marti Genereux. THIRD ROW: Bryan Bahnmiller, Mark Grosen, Ron Fisher, Mike Pursley. FOURTH ROW: John Beaudette, Wilfred Knottnerus, Lawrence Bold, Bill Romine. FIFTH ROW: Duane Beir- wagen, Brent Aman, Steve Kalgaard, Carl Knott- nerus, Randy Pearson. Science Club Officers: L. to R.: Kevin Skaalure (President), Mr. Robert Mehlhoff (Advisor), Mark Grosen (Student Council Representative), Carl Knottnerus (Vice-President-Secretary). Top: Big Sandy Science Fair Winners, L. to R.: Allison Ralph and Lori Archibald (1st Place Junior Biological Division), Ann Drga (1st Place in Senior Biologi- cal Division), Larry Bitz (1st Senior Physical Division), Shan- non Green and Karen Patterson (Runners-Up in the Junior Biolog- ical Division), Center and Bottom Left: Mark Grosen, Awards at the State Sci- ence Fair: 1st Place Engineering, N.A.S.A. Citation, 1st Jr. Engi- neering Technical Society, U.S. Army Award for Engineering. 65 F.H.A. F.H.A. is an organization centered around growing. The students involved work at in-depth projects to better family, school, commu- nity, and, most importantly, personal life. The club serves the G.T. A., Soil Conservation, and other banquets; presents a Talent Show and Style Show; and does various other things around the community. By doing these projects, the members earn Junior, Chapter, and State degrees. In the Top comer is Jean Haaland, District Vice-President, and Mary Faber, District Songleader. At the Right is pictured several of the juniors on the way to the State Convention, and Jeanette Berlinger working on her project. Pictured Below are this year’s officers, L. to R., ROW 1: Joy Rice (Vice- President), Jeanette Berlinger (Student Council Representa- tive), Roxie Works (Secretary), Cinda Genereux, Arleen Soren- sen (Treasurer), Charlotte Jen- kins, Debbie Yirsa (President), Pam Welty. ROW 2: Brenda Hoge, Carol Danreuther, Debbie Ramer, Alice Yirsa, Ann Drga, Jean Haaland, Mary Faber. 66 Jean Haaland, as District Vice-President, and Ann Drga attended the National Convention in Seattle. Ann was chosen as a candidate from Montana for a national office at the State Convention. Pictured at the Left is Marti Genereux, this year’s Chapter Beau. The Center picture features the freshman and sophomore members, L. to R., ROW 1: Mrs. Maxwell (Advisor), Val Welty, Wendi Christofferson, Ann Faber, Lori Archibald, Karen Patterson, Kelly Braun, Alverta Dielman. ROW 2: Cheryl Whetham, Kim Geyer, Cinda Genereux, Amy Bitz, Leslie Welty, Barbie Lotton, Eileen Silvan, Kay Rice. ROW 3: Sandra Cham- berlain. Brenda Rice, Thea Haaland, Maaike Batey, Kathy Bahnmiller, Lome Diacon, Maureen Berlinger. ROW 4: Michelle Vielleux, Allison Ralph, Melinda Bold, Annette Terry. At the Bottom is pictured the junior and senior members. ROW 1: Joy Rice, Brenda Hoge, Jeanette Berlinger, Roxie Works, Marti Genereux (Chapter Beau), Arleen Sorensen, Charlotte Jen- kins, Debbie Yirsa, Pam Welty. ROW 2: Debbie Palmer, Darla Eve, Ann Drga, Lynn Silvan, Linda Berlinger, Marlys Darling- ton, Lisa Ray, Amy Dixon. ROW 3: Rosella Witschen, Carol Dan- reuther, Debbie Ramer, Alice Yirsa, Barb Chamberlain, Jean Haaland, Mary Faber, Mrs. Maxwell. 67 F.F.A Juniors and Seniors: L. to R., ROW 1: Mike Pursley, Dennis Bahnmiller, Wesley Berlinger, Steve Rose, Char- lotte Jenkins, Ron Sternberg, Lawrence Bold, Bill Brown, Andy Romine, Gary Gullickson. ROW 2: Mr. Hash- ley. Kelly Kulbeck, Keith Lotion, Steve Kalgaard, Doug Hashley, Marti Genereux, Bill Romine, Carl Knott- nems, Clyde Pegar, Shawn Matsko. Freshmen and Sophomores: L. to R., ROW 1: Robbie Whetham, Daren Flynn, Marlen Eve, Calvin Danreuther, Chuck LaBuda, Alan Bahnmiller. ROW 2: Mr. Hashley, Brian Berlinger, Terry McKeever, Shane Ophus, Carl Patterson, Bryan Bahnmiller, Clay Ray, Dan Works. 68 1976-77 F.F.A. Officers Lawrence Bold - President Terry Tyler - Vice-President Marti Genereux - T reasurer Clyde Pegar - Secretary Mike Pursley - Student Council Rep. Carl Knottnerus - Parlimentarian Doug Hashley - Reporter Bill Romine - Sentinel Mr. Hashley - Sponsor Charlotte Jenkins - Chapter Sweetheart Lawrence Bold received the State Farmer Degree at the State Con- vention. 69 HONOR SOCIETY Top: Mr. Green (Advisor). Cenier: Arleen Sorensen (President), Char- lotte Jenkins (Vice-President), Andy Romine (Student Council Rep.), Debbie Yirsa (Secretary), Mr. Green (Advisor). Bottom: KNEELING, L. to R.: Mary Faber, Jeanett Ber- linger, Linda Berlinger, Debbie Yirsa, Arleen Sorensen, Lisa Ray, Leslie Welty, Valerie Welty, Cinda Genereux. ROW 2: Mr. Green, Pam Welty, Kevin Skaalure, Dan Tyler, Charlotte Jenkisn, Ann Drga, Scott Brady, Margie Sheehy, Clyde Pegar, Bryan Bahnmiller, Dan Works, Kim Geyer, Sheila Jenkins. ROW 3: Larry Bitz, Ron Fisher, Mark Grosen, Steve Kalgaard. Andy Romine, Duane Beirwagen, Bill Romine, Lawrence Bold, Alan Archibald. 70 STUDENT COUNCIL Top: Mr. Hammond (Advisor). Center: L. to R.: Kevin Skaalure (Secre- tary-Treasurer), Ralph Simpson (President), Lawrence Bold (Vice-Presi- dent). Bottom: FARROW, BOTTOM TO TOP: Lawrence Bold, Kevin Skaalure, Kevin Barsotti, Dan Underdal, Andy Romine, Mike Pursley, Alvin Jenkins. Bryan Bahnmiller, Carl Knottnerus. CENTER ROW, BOTTOM TO TOP: John Bold, Reg Springer. FRONT ROW, BOTTOM TO TOP: Kurt Hen- nelly, Greg Gullickson, Jeanette Berlinger, Amy Dixon, Mary Faber, Ron Fisher, Shannon Green, Mark Grosen, Larry Bitz. Mr. Hammond, standing by the side. 71 SPEECH AND DRAMA Top: Mr. Barsotii (Advisor). Bot- tom Left: Arleen Sorensen giving her M. P. A. for which she won the state title. Bottom Right: BACK ROW, BOTTOM TO TOP: Mr. Barsotti, Arleen Sorensen, Pam Welty, Vonnie Cornett, Tracy Wortman, AnnDrga, Scott Morley, Kevin Skaalure, Kay Rice. Reg Springer, Karen Pat- terson, Shannon Green, Eileen Silvan. FRONT ROW, BOTTOM TO TOP: Kim Geyer, Mary Faber, Mark Grosen, Margie Sheehy, Lisa Ray, Leslie Welty, Valerie Welty, Denise Ulmen, Wendi Christofferson, Marlen Eve, Ron Fisher, Ron Sternberg, Doug Braun, Dan Underdal. 72 Divisional and State Speech Results Div. State Doug Braun - Serious Solo 1st 4th Scott Morley - Pantomine 4th Ron Sternberg - Pantomime 1st Tracy Wortman - Humorous Solo 5th 4th Valerie Welty - Debate 2nd Mary Faber - Debate 2nd Cinda Genereux - Debate 4th Karen Patterson - Debate 4th Ann Drga - Girls Extemp. 2nd 8th Allison Ralph- Girls’ Extemp. 4th Kevin Skaalure - Boys’ Extemp. 1st 4th Kim Geyer - Oral Interpretation 4th Vonnie Cornett - Original Oratory 1st 2nd Leslie Welty - Original Oratory 3rd Arleen Sorensen - M.P.A. 1st 1st Terry Tyler - Expository Speaking 1st 4th Reg Springer - Expository Speaking 5th Pam Welty - Impromptu 1st 8th Margie Sheehy - Impromptu 4th 3rd Shannon Green - M.P.A. 6th Top Left: Doug Braun doing his Serious Solo which won him first at N.F.L. and the ticket to the National Speech Meet in Seattle. Bottom: Group of State placers. 73 Top Left: Ron Sternberg performing his Pantomime. Top Right: Terry Tyler in the act of giving his Expository speech. Center: Lisa Ray and Scott Morley performing their Humorous Duo. Lower Right: Pam Welty who placed in the American Legion Oratorical Contest - 1st at Local, 1st at District, 1st at Zone, 3rd at State. 74 Top Left: L. to R.: Doug Braun - Most Valuable Thespian, Margie Sheehy - Most Improved Speaker, Vonnie Cornett - Most Valuable Speaker, Ron Sternberg - Most Improved Thespian. Cen- ter: Seniors at State Speech Meet: L. to R.: Doug Braun, Arleen Sorensen, Pam Welty, Vonnie Cornett. Margie Sheehy, Scott Morley, Terry Tyler. Bot- tom Left: Speech Club Officers: L. to R.: Vonnie Cornett (Secre- tary), Pam Welty (President), Kevin Skaalure (Vice-President), Mr. Barsotti (Advisor). Bottom Right: Mary Faber (Student Coun- cil Rep.). 75 BAND AND CHORUS Top: Percussion, L TO R: Val Weity, Bob Balazic, Scott Morley, Kim Geyer, Mr. Brezicka (Band Instructor). Middle: Saxa- phones, L TO R: Ann Drga, Bill Romine, Reg Springer, Alan Archibald, Randy Pearson. Bottom Left: Scott Morley. Bot- tom Right: Woodwinds, L TO R, ROW 2: Mary Faber, Leslie Weity, Debbie Yirsa, Michelle Vielleux. Brenda Kulbeck, Annette Terry, Carol Danreuther. ROW 2: Pam Weity, Ann Faber, Arleen Soren- sen, Darla Eve, Lisa Ray, Melinda Bold, Kelly Braun. ROW 3: Joan Berlinger, Lisa Works, Dixie Knottnerus, Patti Yirsa, Lori Archibald, Stefani Green, Lynn Sil- van. ROW 4: Shannon Green, Vonnie Cornett, Cherie Beirwagen, Perry Goll. 76 Top: Brass, L TO R, ROW 1: Breni Aman, Carl Knottnerus, Kevin Skaalure, Mark Grosen, Margie Sheehy, Bryan Bahnmil- ler. ROW 2: Tracy Wonman, Lawrence Bold, Wade Welty, Brian Welty, Mike Vielleux, Dan Works, Terry McKeever, Calvin Danreuiher. ROW 3: Dave Pegar, Brock Genereux, Andy Romine, Clyde Pegar, Mike Baxter, Steve Bahnmiller. Middle: L TO R: Lisa Works, Stefani Green, Patti Yirsa, Joan Berlinger. Sit- ting: Brenda Kulbeck, Dixie Knottnerus. Bottom: Chorus, L TO R, ROW 1: L. Sil- van, A. Bitz, A. Terry, L. Ray, L. Dia- con, M. Faber, L. Welty, V. Welty, J. Berlinger, K. Bahnmiller, K. Geyer, C. Beirwagen, K. Braun, A. Drga. ROW 2: B. Welty, C. LaBuda, M. Vielleux, L. Archibald, M. Batey, S. Green, A. Yirsa, D. Knottnerus, S. Green, V. Cor- nett, D. Yirsa, C. Danreuiher, A. Dixon, M. Vielleux, G. Gullickson. ROW 3: R. Sternberg, R. Fisher, A. Archibald, G. Gullickson, W. Welty, C. Knottnerus, L. Bold, D. Pegar, R. Springer, M. Sheehy, B. Kulbeck, M. Bold, T. Terry, L. Works. ROW 4: P. Welty, C. Danreuther, A. Romine, B. Bahnmiller, S. Morley, R. Pearson, B. Aman, L. Bitz, J. Svennungsen, K. Skaalure, C. Pegar, B. Romine, T. Wonman. A. Faber, P. Yirsa. 77 SANDY SIXTEEN DISTRICT FESTIVAL RESULTS EXCELLENT: Shannon Green - Bassoon Solo Mary Faber - Vocal Solo Clyde Pegar - Vocal Solo Margie Sheehy - Vocal Solo Pam Welty - Vocal Solo Michelle Vielleux - Piano Solo Ann Faber and Leslie Welty - Clarinet Duet SUPERIOR: Scott Morley - Vocal Solo Mary Faber - Clarinet Solo Reg Springer - Tenor Sax Solo Sandy Sixteen - Choral Numbers Ralph Simpson and Carl Knottnerus - Vocal Duet Above: Sandy 16, FROM TOP: Pam Welty, Tracy Wortman, Margie Sheehy, Mary Faber, Lynn Silvan, Val Welty, Vonnie Cornett, Alice Yirsa, Debbie Yirsa, Carol Danreuther, Cherie Beirwagen, Gary Gul- lickson, Brent Aman, Ron Fisher, Andy Romine, Clyde Pegar, Scott Morley, Carl Knottnerus, Lawrence Bold, Bill Romine. Center Right: Val Welty taking a piano lesson from Mr. Brezicka. Lower Right: Cherie Beirwagen working at her job of accompanying many, many music activities. 78 MUSICIANS STATE FESTIVAL RESULTS EXCELLENT Mary Faber - Clarinet Solo Reg Springer - Tenor Sax Solo SUPERIOR Sandy Sixteen Scott Morley - Vocal Solo Ralph Simpson and Carl Knottnerus - Vocal Duet Top: Mr. Brezicka, Music Instructor. Above: Alternates to All-North- west Choir, L TO R: Alice Yirsa, Mary Faber, Pam Welty, Ralph Simp- son, Scott Morley. Top Right: Delegates to All-Northwest Choir, Clyde Pegar and Carl Knottnerus. Bottom Right: Montana Youth Choir Dele- gates, Clyde Pegar and Ralph Simpson. Below: All-State Delegates, L TO R: Ralph Simpson, Brent Aman, Scott Morley, Bill Romine, Carl Knottnerus, Clyde Pegar. 79 80 FOOTBALL Our team was unbeaten this year until the second play-off game against Belgrade. Throughout this successful season, only 16 points were scored against the Pioneers before the playoff games. Our team exhibited the effort and teamwork neces- sary for success throughout the year, and the students of Big Sandy High School and the citizens of Big Sandy were proud of them. SEASON RECORD OPPONENTS WE THEY Harlem 44 0 Sunburst 27 0 Belt 46 0 Cascade 44 8 Fairfield 28 0 Simms 44 8 Valier 46 0 Fairview (Playoff) 49 8 Belgrade (Playoff) 3 7 82 Opposite Page. Varsity Team Picture, L to R, ROW 1: Kevin Barsotti, Jeff Ament, Greg Gullickson, Kenny Chamberlain, Kurt Hennelly (Managers). ROW 2: Luke Gerber (Assistant Coach), Scott Brady, Gary Gullickson, Bill Brown, Steve Rose, Clyde Pegar, Ron Fisher, Larry Bitz, Alvin Jenkins, Rich Brown, Andy Romine. ROW 3: Ron Mangold (Assistant Coach), Dennis Bahnmiller, John Beaudette, Rick Darlington, Duane Beirwagen, Steve Kalgaard, Doug Hashley, Randy Pearson, Bob Balazic, Bill Romine, Mike Pursley. Bob Lanning (Coach). Middle Left: Bob Lanning (Coach). Middle Right: Ron Mangold (Assistant Coach) and Bob Lanning (Coach). Lower Righ: Luke Gerber (Assistant Coach). This Page. Top Center, Left: Senior Players, L to R: Bill Brown, Rick Darlington, Duane Beirwagen. Steve Kalgaard, Doug Hashley, Bob Balazic, Bill Romine, Rich Brown, and Scott Brady. 83 OUTSTANDING PLAYERS Rick Darlington - Most Valuable Player Rick Darlington - Most Valuable Back Steve Kalgaard - Most Valuable Lineman Andy Romine - Most Improved Player Bill Romine - Head Hunter Bob Balazic and Rick Darlington - Captains Lower Right: Junior Varsity Team Picture, L to R. Row 1: Reg Springer, Charles Wiischen, Calvin Danreuther, Robin Pear- son, Chuck LaBuda, Dan Under- dal, Don Jenkins, Mike, Faber. ROW 2: Terry McKeever, Allan Bahnmiller, Jeff Svennungsen, Alan Archibald, Bob Tyler, Brian Bahnmiller, Henry Goll, Mike Richter, and Richter, and Dan Works. 85 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Top Right: Mr. Hart as a teacher. Center Right: Marlys Darlington steps up to place two more points on the scoreboard. Lower Left: Carol Dan- reuther learns through her efforts to raise the score. The Girls' Basketball team finished their season with a 10-8 record. The players learn a lot by participating in this activity. Co-operating with fellow players and learning to be a good loser, as well as, a good winner are all a pan of the game. 86 SEASON RECORD OURS THEIRS Hays-Lodge pole 31 25 Box Elder 45 23 Harlem 44 40 Hingham 51 31 Turner 27 41 Chester 34 43 Harlem 33 37 Hays-Lodge pole 37 33 K-G 33 27 Box Elder 49 16 Joplin 37 33 Turner 29 40 Rudyard 26 56 Inverness 38 45 DIVISIONAL TOURNAMENT OUTSTANDING FLAYERS Carol Danreuther Most Valuable Player Sheila Jenkins Most Improved Player Jean Haaland Most Inspirational Cinda Genereux Best Defense Shannon Green Best Defense Carol Danreuther Best Free Throw Precentage (62.5 ft) Marlys Darlington Highest Scorer (180 total points) Marlys Darlington Best Rebounder (144 total rebounds) Jean Haaland Captain Varsity Team, L to R, BACK ROW: Marlys Darlington, Cinda Generaux, Jean Haaland, Sheila Jenkins, Joy Rice, Carol Danreuther. Mr. Han (Coach). FRONT ROW: Eileen Silvan - Manager Barb Chamberlain, Amy Dixon, Shannon Green, Brenda Hoge, and Amy Bitz (manager). 87 Above, Brenda Rice is learning by watching carefully, the steps of her teammates. Top Right: Karen Patterson steps out onto the court to learn more about basket- ball. Right: Junior Varsity Team. Back Row: Cheryl Whet- ham, Brenda Rice, Lori Archi- bald, Michelle Vielleux, and Coach Han. Front Row: Kelly Braun, Karen Patterson, Melinda Bold, Kathy Bahmiller, and Alli- son Ralph. 88 Below: Brenda Hoge, Barb Chamberlain, and Joy Rice were the Senior members on the team this year. Far Right: Melinda Bold reaches for the ball. Lower Left: Junior High Players: L. to R.: Veronica Witschen, Jodi Romine, Margaret Cline, Mrs. Mangold (Coach). Stefani Green, Patti Yirsa, Lisa Works. Tami Terry, Dixie Knottnerus, Brenda Kulbeck, Tammie Whetham, Joan Berlinger, Karen Beirwagen, Doreen Whetham, Mr. Mehlhoff (Coach), Jill Archibald, and Marcella Springer. 89 BOYS’ BASKETBALL The team did well this year, placing second in conference play and sec- ond at the Divisional Tournament to garner a spot in the State Tourna- ment. The coaches, players, and fans shared a year filled with learn- ing, working, and accomplishing together. Pictured in the Upper Comer is Andy Romine and Coach Luke Gerber. Center: L. to R.: Larry Bitz, Dennis Bahnmiller, Ralph Simpson, Bob Balazic, Kelly Kul- beck, Doug Hashley, Randy Pearson, Duane Beirwagen, Mike Pursley, Bob Tyler, Steve Rose, Andy Romine, Mr. Gerber (Coach), Greg Gullickson, Man- ager (KNEELING). Bottom Right: Steve Rose. Bottom Center: Doug Hashley. Bot- tom Left: Dennis Bahnmiller. Opposite Page, Upper Left: Doug Hash- ley. Center: Ralph Simpson, Bottom Left: Senior Players: Dewey Beirwagen, Ralph Simpson, Doug Hashley, Bob Balazic. Bottom Right: Assistant Varsity and Head J. V. Coach Bob Lanning and the varsity team during a time out. 90 SEASON RECORD OPPONENTS Conference: WE THEY Sunburst 64 62 Chester 54 50 Fairfield 63 55 Simms 60 58 Cascade 74 65 Valier 56 40 Harlem 78 86 Belt 60 61 Chester 59 67 Fairfield 60 49 Simms 82 64 Cascade 79 60 Valier 82 56 Harlem 81 76 Belt 70 76 Sunburst 64 62 Fort Benton Tournament: Chinook 68 58 Deer Lodge Big Sandy took first place. 58 55 Big Sandy Tournament: Manhatten 70 51 Belgrade Big Sandy took second place. 64 65 Divisional Tournament: Cascade 76 64 Chester 74 55 Harlem (Championship) 70 76 Belt (Challenge) 70 43 Big Sandy took second place place in tournamment action. in conference standings and second State Tournament: Big Fork 70 62 Sacred Heart (Miles City) 65 72 Broad us 67 73 91 Upper Left: Larry Bitz. Lower Left: Doug Hashley. Top Right: Divisional Award: L. to R. f ROW 1: Dennis Bahnmiller, Steve Rose, Mike Pursley, Bob Tyler. ROW 2: Kelly Kulbeck, Dewey Beirwagen, Ralph Simpson, Doug Hashley, Bob Balazic, Larry Bitz, Randy Pearson, Andy Romine. Center Picture: Mike Pursley. Upper Panel: Randy Pearson. Lower Panel: Dewey Beirwagen. Opposite Page, Upper Comer: Andy Romine. Left Panel: Bob Balazic. Center Panel: Linda Berlinger, Cheerleader. Right Panel: Kelly Kul- beck. 92 Doug Hashley - Most Valuable Player Larry Bitz - Most Assists Duane Beirwagen - Most Inspirational Player Doug Hashley - Most Rebounds Randy Pearson - Most Improved Doug Hashley - Highest Free Throw Percentage Bob Balazic and Ralph Simpson - Co-Captains ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM (DIVISIONAL) First Team: Doug Hashley Second Team: Bob Balazic, Ralph Simpson Most Valuable Player of Tournament: Doug Hashley ALL STATE TEAM INDIVIDUAL AWARDS First Team: Doug Hashley Second Team: Bob Balazic MONTANA ALL-STAR TEAM Doug Hashley Upper Group: Sophomore and Junior J. V. s: L. to R.: Carl Pat- terson, Dan Tyler, Alan Archi- bald, Bryan Bahnmiller, Mark Grosen, John Beaudette, Jim Burkhead, Robin Pearson. Lower Group: Freshman J. V.'s: L. to R.: Daren Flynn, Kirby Kulbeck, Don Bielen, Bart Bitz, Calvin Danreuther, Reg Springer. 93 Above: Jodi Romine attends to the trampoline. Far Right: Mary Faber performing on the uneven parallel bars. Right: ROW 1: Kim Geyer, Tracy Wortman, Shannon Green, Cinda Genereux. ROW 2: Jodi Romine, Mary Faber, Val- erie Welty. ROW 3: Stefanie Green, Debbie Ramer. ROW 4: Marcella Springer. STANDING: Mrs. Mangold - Coach. 94 Left: Mrs. Mangold, gymnastics coach, assisting Mary Faber. Lower Left: Tracy Wortman caught doing a back flip. Right: Cinda Genereux, a member of gymnastics. 95 WRESTLING Top: Ron Mangold (Coach). Group: L. to R., FRONT ROW: Dennis Graff (Manager), Mike Faber, Don Jenkins, Chuck LaBuda, Henry Goll, Gary Gullickson, Alvin Jenkins, Ben Jenkins (Manager). BACK ROW: Jeff Svennungsen, Rich Brown, Bill Romine, Rick Darlington, Ron Fisher, Lawrence Bold, Coach Ron Mangold. DIVISIONAL STANDINGS WT. CLASS NAME YEAR PLACE 98 Mike Faber Fr. 1st 112 Don Jenkins So. 3rd 119 Chuck LaBuda So. 3rd 138 Gary Gullickson Jr. 2nd 145 Alvin Jenkins Jr. 2nd 155 Ron Fisher Jr. 1st 167 Rich Brown Sr. 1st 185 Bill Romine Sr. 1st HWT Rick Darlington Sr. 2nd 96 SPECIAL AWARDS Captains - Bill Romine, Rick Darlington, and Gary Gullickson Duane Olson Memorial - Outstanding Wrestler - Bill Romine Most Improved Wrestler - Mike Faber Most Inspirational - Ron Fisher Most Pin.� - Gary Gullickson (23 pins) Quickest Pin - Ron Fisher (12 seconds) STATE STANDINGS WT. CLASS NAME YEAR PLACE 98 Mike Faber Fr. 3rd 112 Don Jenkins So. 4th 138 Gary Gullickson Jr. 2nd 145 Alvin Jenkins Jr. 3rd 185 Bill Romine Sr. 1st HWT Rick Darlington Sr. 4th 97 1976-1977 was another successful year for the wrestlers. They were the undefeated Conference Champions, the Nonhem Divisional Champions. and Third Place winners at State. 98 Winning and losing - each are steps we must take throughout life. 99 CHEERLEADERS Cheerleaders for the 1976-1977 School Year: A-SQUAD - Alice Yirsa, Debbie Yirsa, Lisa Ray, Linda Berlinger, Cheri Beirwagen. B-SQUAD - Michelle Vielleux, Lorrie Archibald, Kelly Braun. WRESTLING - Jeanette Ber- linger, Roxie Works, Debbie Ramer. 100 Top: A-Squad Cheerleaders in action. Center: Wrestling Cheer- leaders yelling at a match. Cen- ter Right: Eighth Cheerleaders: BOTTOM TO TOP: Dixie Knott- nerus, Joan Berlinger, Patti Yirsa. Bottom Left and Bottom Center: Seventh Grade Cheer- leaders: BOTTOM TO TOP: Sue- dee Galle, Karen Beirwagen, Stacy Solberg, Lori Marshall, Jody Romine, Veronica Wit- schen. Marcella Springer, Jill Archibald. 101 BOYS' TRACK Pictured at top right is star hur- dler Randy Pearson showing his expertise in another event, the high jump. The middle picture shows the boys’ track team who placed one step from the top at divisional. Ralph Simpson is fea- tured stretching one of the last yards in his high school career at lower right. Pictured at lower center is hurdler Dennis Bahn- miller qualifying for state. As if descending from the clouds. Bob Tyler at the at upper left, expe- riences another high in the long jump. At lower left Mr. Lanning is pictured giving Reg Springer some good advice. 102 DIVISIONAL RESULTS Upper Left: Calvin Danreuther drops over the bar. Before the winning comes the work. Upper Center Left: Mr. Lanning is shown stretching Andy Romine into shape. Lower Center Left: Steve Kalgaard pulls some weight. Lower Left: Terry McKeever. Center: Amie Diaz. Lower Center: Richard Brown. Upper Right: Alan Archibald. Lower Right: Steve Rose. 180 YARD LOW HURDLES R. Pearson 1st C. Danreuther 2nd S. Rose 5th 120 YARD HIGH HURDLES R. Pearson 1st D. Bahnmiller 2nd HIGH JUMP R. Pearson 3rd POLE VAULT C. Danreuther 1st S. Rose 3rd 100 YARD DASH R. Simpson 4th 440 YARD DASH R. Simpson 5th JAVELIN R. Brown 1st SHOT PUT S. Kalgaard 3rd DISCUS S. Kalgaard 5th TRIPLE JUMP Bob Tyler 2nd Mile Relay 2nd 440 Yard Relay 4th STATE RESULTS 120 YARD HIGH HURDLES R. Pearson 2nd D. Bahnmiller 5th 180 YARD LOW HURDLES R. Pearson 3rd POLE VAULT S. Rose 4th 103 GIRLS’ TRACK Pictured at top right is Cinda Genereux running over the cin- ders at divisional. The third place girls' team is pictured at right. Lori Archibald is shown at upper left preparing Sheila Jen- kins for her next event. At lower left is Maureen Berlinger step- ping into the blocks. At lower center is Shannon Green winning the mile at Cascade. Shannon went on to win the 880 yard run at state, but had to relinquish the medal because of a controversial judge's disqualification. Taking the right step is all that counts to Jean Haaland, pictured throwing the disc at lower right. 104 v 3Was3? 7 . Upper Left: Kelly Braun. Upper Center Left: Carol Danreuther. Lower Center Left: Michelle Vielleux. Center: Mr. Hart and Shannon Green. Lower Right: Marlys Darlington. DIVISIONAL RESULTS MILE S. Green 1st 880 YARD RUN S. Green 2nd C. Genereux 4th 440 YARD DASH C. Genereux 4th 80 YARD HURDLES M. Vielleux 1st SHOT PUT J. Haaland 5th DISCUS J. Haaland 5th 440 Yard Relay 5th 880 Medley Relay 3rd STATE RESULTS MILE S. Green 2nd 105 VOLLEYBALL Top: Heidi Skaaluie. Center: Winners of the girls' volleyball tournament, the Superstars, Cherie Beirwagen, Carol Dan- reuther, Debbie Ramer, Amy Dixon, Marlys Darlington, and Ann Drga. Lower Left: Shannon Green reaching for the ball. Lower Right: Larry Bitz taking a break. 106 Volleyball provides many opportunities for stages in the learning process. Many, many students are able to participate and benefit from the demands of sportsmanship, compe- tition, victory, and defeat. Top: Charlotte Jenkins, Marlys Darlington, and Alice Yirsa discussing the tournament. Center: The winners of the co-ed tourna- ment were The Killers consisting of Ralph Simpson, Debbie Yirsa, Doug Hashley, Bob Balazic, and (not pictured) Alice Yirsha and Charlotte Jenkins. Lower Left: Sheila Jen- kins exerting herself for her team. Lower Center: Mrs. Mangold watching, encourag- ing, and instructing students. Lower Right: Michelle Vielleux, Melinda Bold, and Shannon Green in play action. 107 JUNIOR HIGH SPORTS Right: Kurt Hennelly (wrestler) placed 6th at State A. A.U. Cen- ter: Wrestling: L. to R.: K. Chamberlain, S. Bahnmiller, K. Barsotti, B. Jenkins, K. Hen- nelly, P. Goll, J. LaBuda. ROW 2: M. Baxter, J. Bold, J. Knott - nerus, M. Batey, Mr. Mangold. ROW 3: J. Haaland, T. Craig, B. Ostrom, D. Ulmen, and C. Ophus. Bottom: Basketball: L. to R.� ROW 1: R. Boettcher, K. Chamberlain, D. Darlington. M. Batey, J. LaBuda, K. Bar- sotti, J. Bold, D. Sande. ROW 2: M. Vielleux, G. Gullickson, K. Hennelly, B. Welty, S. Bahn- miller. P. Goll, M. Baxter, Coach Han. ROW 3: S. Wit- schen, D. Ulmen, andj. Ament. 108 The junior high wrestlers performed quite well this year. Their individ- ual records included the following: DISTRICT DIVISIONAL Clint Ophus 3rd 3rd Steve Bahnmiller 3rd 3rd Jim LaBuda 1st 3rd John Bold 2nd Ban Ostrom 4th Top Left: Ban Ostrom, heavy- weight. Center: Coach Mangold. Bottom: L. to R. . ROW 1: J. Romine, L. Marshall, H. Skaa- lure, M. Springer, J. Archibald. ROW 2: K. Beirwagen, T. Terry, J. Berlinger, D. Whetham, V. Witschen, B. Kulbeck. ROW 3: D. Genereux, M. Vielleux, M. Batey, D. Darlington, K. Hen- nelly, S. Bahnmiller, J. Ament. ROW 4: J. Bold, T. Craig, K. Barsotti, P. Goll, J. Haaland, M. Baxter, and C. Ophus. 109 GRADE SCHOOL SPORTS This year the PIONEER pays tribute to the Annual Grade School Track Day which was held June 1. The students are able to learn competitive- ness and sportsmanship while having fun as they join in foot races, three-legged races, softball throw, bean races, and baton races. The top left picture shows Alan LaBuda during the softball thiow. The top right picture features sixth-grade girls preparing for a race. At lower left is John Diacon tediously trying to continue in the three-legged race after his partner, Kari Geyer has fallen. The center picture features Karen Kibbee and Mark Gasvoda looking for spilled beans. At lower right are Sherri Bitz and Bonnie Kulbeck working hard in the three-legged race. no The top picture shows Shawn Berlinger who placed second at Divisional in the grade school wrestling tournament. Below him, from 1. to r. are Ronnie Williams, Robin Williams, and Shawn Rettig who qualified for the State AAU in wrestling. (Staff apologies are given to the full grade school wrestling team and girls' basketball team as well as the coaches for lack of pictures due to unavailablity. Grade School Wrestling coaches this year were Mr. Ron Mangold and Mr. DiThomton. Girls’ Basketball coaches were Mrs. Ladene Mangold and Mr. Robert Mehl- hoff.) The middle left picture shows teachers - Mrs. Aman, Mrs. Hash- ley, and Mrs. Miller - leisurely enjoying the track and field day. Below them to the left is pictured Royal Solberg and Tony Robertson after the three-legged race. The right picture features Cheryl Dusenberry and Lisa Bahnmiller exhausted by laughter. The right panel picture has Mark Welty striding to take first place in the fifty-yard dash. 111 113 ACTIVITIES JUNIOR MISS Pictured above is Big Sandy's 1977 Junior Miss, Pam Welty. Below her is Arleen Sorensen, Miss Talent and Miss Scholar- ship. The Top Right picture shows the group of candidates, L. to R.: Brenda Hoge, Charlotte Jenkins, Barbara Chamberlain, Roxie Works, Pam Welty, Margie Sheehy, Arleen Sorensen, and Joy Rice. The Upper Right pic- ture features Margie Sheehy accepting the Miss Congeniality Award. She was the recipient of the First Runner Up. Below her is pictured Barbara Chamberlain working with Cheryl Grubb. Much credit is due to Nora Grubb, coordinator of the pageant. Her assistants were Lome Merrill, Nancy Gullickson, Joan Cook, and Cheryl Grubb. The pageant centered around the theme of It’s a Small World. ' 116 Fam went on to attend the State Junior Miss Pageant in Kalispell, where she met twenty-three other winners from around the state, with her roommate becoming the new Miss Montana. Pictured at the Left is Roxie Works, winner of the Breck and Kraft awards. At the Right is Pam Welty after the crowning, smiling and crying. The Upper Left picture features Margie Sheehy, First Runner Up and Spirit of Junior Misr (Congeniality); Arleen Sorensen, Miss Talent and Miss Scholarship; and Roxie Works, Miss Breck and Miss Kodak. The Center Right picture features Brenda Hoge performing her dress designing demonstration. Below her is Char- lotte Jenkings reciting her original poem. 117 PROM Theme: Theme From Mahogany Date: April 23, 1977 Queen Candidates: Margie Sheehy Arleen Sorensen Vonnie Cornett Pam Welty King Candidates: Carl Knottnerus Ralph Simpson Bill Romine Doug Hashley Queen and King: Arleen Sorensen Carl Knottnerus 118 Pictured on the opposite page are many people who underwent a learning experience during this year's prom. At the top is shown Arleen Sorensen and Carl Knottnerus, this year’s queen and king, learning the an of winning. The mid- dle left picture shows the candidates for royalty. The bottom left picture features the band, ’’Arctarus.” The middle right picture features junior class president, Larry Bitz, designating the queen during the crowning ceremony. The bottom left picture shows junior class vice-president, Cherie Beirwagen, crowning the king. On this page, the top left picture features the couples dancing. The middle left shows the prom committee busily organizing and planning the big event. STANDING, L TO R: is Larry bitz, Ann Draga, and Amy Bitz. SITTING, L TO R: is Mrs. Mangold, Marlys Darlington, Lisa Ray, and Lynn Silvan. Bottom Left features several of the prom servers, L TO R: Brenda Kulbeck, Mike Vielleux, Brock Genereux, Kevin Barsotti. NOT PICTURED ARE: Heidi Skaalure, Patti Yirsa, Dana Darlington, and Marcella Springer. The top right features Larry Bitz giving the junior presidential address. The bot- tom right shows Dewey Beirwagen, senior class president dancing with Shiela Jenkins. 119 Sno Ball The Sno Ball is sponsored ai Christmas by the FFA and FHA with all senior members in both FHA and FFA as queen and king candidates. This year Debbie Yirsa and Lawrence Bold were crowned as the queen and king. The king and queen are pictured at the right. 120 121 BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ STATE Boys’ and Girls’ State is a learning experience for all those involved. Girls' State, held at Helena, consists of approximately 200 girls, while Boys’ State, held at Dillon, sponsors over 500 boys. Both last about five days. The main purpose of the program is for those in attendance to become better informed about their government. They study government at the local, county, and state level and learn how the state legislature works and about the various offices in the state government. The participants host party campaigns and caucuses and hold elec- tions. Those who were chosen from Big Sandy recommended this as an educational and worthwhile experience. Top Left: Pam Welty (Girls' State Delegate). Top Right: Arleen Sorensen (Girls’ State Alternate). Center Left: Lawrence Bold and Doug Hashley (Boys' State Alter- nates). Bottom Right: Bill Romine, Ralph Simpson, Duane Beirwagen, Steve Kalgaard (Boy’s State Delegates). 122 PEP ASSEMBLIES The pictures on this page should be a clear indication of what crazy things happen at pep assemblies. From the pep speeches by Ralph Simp- son and Duane Beirwagen to the crazy skits hosted by the cheerleaders, the pep assemblies helped to generate the spirit during this very success- ful year. Of course, we couldn't leave the band out; their support and entertainment were highlights of all gatherings. 123 GOVERNMENT DAY Government Day provided an opportunity for certain sophomores and juniors to learn about their student government by running in parties. The student body as a whole benefited from the experience of asking questions of the candidates and involving themselves with the process of electing student body officers. Parties that ran were as follows: Ann Drga, Randy Pearson, and Lisa Ray - The Rally Party; Wilfred Knottne- rus, Steve Rose, and Amy Bitz - The W.A.R. Party; Andy Romine, Kevin Skaalure, and Mark Grosen - The Motivation Party; and the winning U.P.S. Party consisting of Alvin Jenkins (President), Ron Fisher (Vice-President), and Mary Faber (Secretary-Trea- surer). Upper Right: Tracy Won- man questions what is being said. Center: The victorious U.P.S. Pany goes over their campaign. Lower Right: People that panici- pated in the U.P.S. skit. Lower Left: Leslie Welty asks a thought- provoking question. 124 AWARDS ASSEMBLY The annual Awards Assembly presented by the Honor Society was held May 11. A great number of deserving students received recognition in such areas as Shorthand I, Oratorical Contests, Boys' and Girls’ State, Rouser, Annual, Pep Club, Music, and Honor Society. Those receiving Superior Awards were Charlotte Jenkins, Outstanding Commercial Student; Mary Faber, Pam Welty, and Arleen Sorenson, Voice of Democracy; Margie Sheehy and Doug Hashley, Senior Citi- zenship; Pam Welty and Margie Sheehy, Oratorical Contest; Kevin Skaalure, Montana Interscholastic Editorial Association Silver Key; Brent Aman, John Philip Sousa Award; Carl Knottnerus, Arion Award; Terry Tyler, Senior Science Award; Ralph Simpson 1st, Lawrence Bold 3rd, Arleen Sorensen 2nd, and Pam Welty 4th, in district Elk’s Contest; Pam Welty 1st, and Arleen Sorensen 3rd, State Elk’s Con- tests; The Valedictorian Scholarship was awarded to Charlotte Jenkins (in lieu of Arleen Sorensen who planned to attend a private college). Lori Archibald was recognized for outstanding accomplishment in freshman composition. Lisa Works and Jeff Ament received certifi- cates for their performances at the Divisional Spelling Bee. Shawn Matsko and Gary Gullickson were given special recognition for their perfect attendance. 25 126 127 129 ADVERTISING Sponsored by Big Sandy, Mont BIG SANDY DRUG Sponsored by Big Sandy, Mont. BIG SANDY GRAIN COMPANY 130 Sponsored by Big Sandy, Mont. BIG SANDY LUMBER SUPPLY COMPANY Sponsored by Havre, Mont. CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 131 Sponsored Big Sandy, Mont. G.T.A. ELEVATOR Sponsored by Havre, Mont. 132 JAMES OMLIE INSURANCE College Park Plaza Box 269 Sponsored by Fort Benton, Mont. POWER MOTORS Sponsored by Big Sandy, Mont. PRATT SVENN, INC. 133 Budd, Cliff, Ebby, and Jerry Sponsored by Havre, Mont. TACO JOHN'S Sponsored by 1110 5th Ave. Fort Benton, Mont. UNITED GRAIN CORPORATION 134 Sponsored by Big Sandy, Mom. PEP'S BAR LANES LUNCH COUNTER Big Sandy’s One Stop Fun Spot ROY and YVONNE DIAZ. Owners 135 Sponsored by CENTENNIAL MILLS Big Sandy, Mont, Sponsored by MELROE DIVISION CLARK EQUIPMENT Fort Benton, Mont. Sponsored by CHET'S CHEVROLET Fort Benton, Mont. 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