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

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Top Right. Mr. Ron Mangold (advisor), Greg Gullickson (stu- dent council representative), Bart Ostrom (student council representative), Stefani Green (president), lisa Works (secre- tary-treasurer). Not pictured, Dixie Knottnerus (vice-presi- dent). Top Row. Jeff Ament, Steve Bahnmiller, Mike Baxter, Second Row. Joan Berlinger, Tim Craig, Brock Genereux, Dan Genereux, Perry Goll, Stefani Green, Greg Gullickson. Third Row. Justin Haaland, Dixie Knottnerus, Brenda Kul- beck, Melanie Lafley, Donna Nivens, Clint Ophus, Bart Os- trom. Fourth Row. Mary Ann Otto, Dave Pegar, Jeff Remick, Tami Terry, Dan Ulmen, Mike Vielleux, Brian Welty. Bot- tom Row. Wade Welty, Doreen Whetham, Tammie Whetham, Steve Witschen, Lisa Works, Patti Yirsa. The first year of high school is never easy, and this year was no exception for the 1977-78 Freshman Class. The main reason is all the work involved with the new responsibilities given to the freshmen. To start off the year, the girls were busy with basketball, while the boys were laboring on the football field. Nine girls were in- volved with the 12-week-long freshman basketball season that concluded with a 1 win, 1 loss record. The boys, after a hard fought season, ended with a 1 win, 4 loss record. As the year progressed, FHA became popular with the girls as did FFA with the boys. FHA had eleven freshman members, and all received first-year degrees, while the sixteen boys in FFA earned Green Hand Degrees. Jeff Remick, who placed first at the Big Sandy FFA speech contest, placed third at the District FFA Convention. Speech aroused interest in six members of the Freshman Class, and they proved to be very successful. Nine boys applied themselves to the basketball court, and finished the season with a 1 win, 4 loss record. The wrestling team was assisted by three freshmen who wrestled respectably throughout the year. Clint Ophus placed second at divisionals and received the Most Improved Wrestler award. Track captured the attention of both girls and boys, and the freshmen proved to be great assets to the team. Besides sports and organizations, money-making projects were important for the class. The main money-making project for all the classes is the carnival. After the chore of setting up, everyone must help to make it profitable. Under the leadership of sponsor, Mr. Mangold, the carnival was profitable for the class of '81 as they brought in over four hundred dollars. New responsibilities brought a lot of work, yet with the work came barrels of fun! 23 - - Greg Gullickson

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FRESHMEN MEET NEW RESPONSIBILITIES Top Right. Danny Ulmen makes his views known during argumentation in Eng- lish class. Upper Left. Dan Genereux puts his brain muscles to work and at- tempts to figure out Earth Science problems. Upper Right. Brian Welty discus- ses the role that he and his classmates must take in America to help insure a bright future for all. Lower Left. Brenda Kulbeck and Patti Yirsa concentrates on home economics projects. Lower Center Right. Mike Baxter analyzes ma- terial before him as he prepares resources for an English essay. Lower Right. Melanie La fie y cultivates the culinary arts. 22

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WISE FOOLS WORK AND LEARN They had good times and bad times, fun times and sad times. Sometimes, they were hyperactive. They were in- volved in every activity. They served at all possible banquets. They were constantly talking. They always enjoyed themselves. Who are ' 'they ? They are the 1978 Sophomore Class members. Many individuals spent their energy building up their strength and stamina in various athletic events. There were eleven sophomores on different varsity teams, and still more played on junior varsity squads. The sophomore volleyball teams put together their best efforts, but always came up on the short end with second place ribbons Everyone's exertion was rewarded in some form. A few earned their way to state tournaments and others gained knowledge through experience. Some members were more concerned with the intellectual area of activities, and because of this concern, they joined Speech Club. Many sophomores were individual standouts in speech. The tenth graders established goals in this activity and set out to achieve them. Fortunately, if they did not master these goals, they had two years left to conquer them. Not only were the sophomores involved in activities, but they had more responsibility than previous years. Several were elected as officers of clubs. Serving at the athletic banquet, the speech club banquet, and the prom were a few of the tedious chores placed upon this class. Many were chosen to be Pioneer Patrol members. These persons had to work at all athletic events, be at almost every event throughout the school year, and exert effort while others ' 'sat back and relaxed.'' Through all of the tasks, the sophomores began to gain respect. As well as having responsibilities to others the tenth graders owed time and effort to their classmates. Money was always on the minds of the ' 'Scrooges'' of the class, so each person was ac- countable for helping earn funds. The flapjack breakfast was a flop, the carnival produced a small sum, and class dues increased our account. No matter how much money the event manufactured, the members were always wanting more and continued working diligently to obtain an extra amount. Even with all of these duties, the ' 'wise fools'' found time for school. They were faced with a larger selection of courses than they had ever had before. French-speak- ing sophomores roamed the halls. The geometry room echoed with, ' 'Do you understand this? '' There was motivation in physical education because it was the last year for the exhausting class. Each subject passed brought each individual one step closer to that far-off dream- - graduation. Now' when you are asked, ' 'What class always took second in volleyball tournaments?''; ' 'Who were those kids that were so money-hungry ?''; or ' 'Now, what group filled the halls with fluent French?' ; you can answer simply, ' 'The 1978 sophomores! '' - - Lori Archibald Top Row: Lori Archibald, Kathy Bahnmiller, Maaike Batey; Second Row: Brian Berlinger, Maureen Berlinger, Bart Bitz; Third Row: Melinda Bold, Kelly Braun, Calvin Danreuther, Marlen Eve; Fourth Row: Mike Faber, Daren Flynn, Shannon Green, Thea Ha aland; Fifth Row: Kirby Kulbeck, Karen Patterson, Allison Ralph, Brenda Rice; Sixth Row: Mike Richter, Russell Schmid, Reg Springer, Annette Terry; Bottom Row: Michelle Vielleux, Dick Woodcox, Robbie Whetham, Charles Witschen. 24