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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1980 volume:

BIG SANDY SCHOOL ANNUAL STAFF PRESENTS THE 1980 PIONEER TABLE OF CONTENTS: GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SENIORS STAFF, FACULTY, AND ADMINISTRATION CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS SPORTS ACTIVITIES, ADVERTISING, ARTICLES, AND ACADEMICS FOREWORD As we enter a new decade — the 1980’s — what are we going to do at Big Sandy that will be different? Well, although we adjust our activities and methods in both curricular and extra-curricular areas to keep up with trends and the changing requirements of this age, we find that the 1979-80 school year has once again proved both in the academic arena and on the fields of athletic competition that what we have been doing in this little — so little! — class B school works. How will we be different in the 1980’s? We will be different from many other school systems and institutions in that we will be resistant to innovations if those “new” ideas would tend to displace the good things we have going for us already. We will be different by honoring traditions that have in many places been sacrificed for something less worthy. Big Sandy is different. Big Sandy High School students work, study, and persevere, so they have built a reputation for winning both in scholastics and athletics. In the 1980’s, we are going to maintain the great status recorded in the book you are about to read and try only to do even better! PP. 3- 10 PP. 11- 21 PP. 22- 33 PP.34- 48 PP.49- 68 PP.69- 84 PP. 85-128 HIGH DEDICATION Big Sandy is a community which tends to follow tradi- tion — a tradition of excellence. This fact has been proven by the steady stream of outstanding students from Big Sandy schools. Because John and Helen Hash- ley want this long-standing characteristic of excellence in Big Sandy graduates to continue, they have dedi- cated many years to helping students perpetuate this trend. Mr. Hashley has been educating pupils in the vocation- al field for the past 19 years. He instructs shop, vo-ag, and mechanical drawing and advises the Future Farm- ers of America. Prior to his teaching days, Mr. Hasley was on the staff at Montana State University, but he then found teaching “very enjoyable and satisfactory.” Because so many of his students have accomplished so much, Mr. Hashley also maintains that his work is “very rewarding.” His wife also enjoys her occupation. Her oral reading requirements, book reports, and comprehensive tests on stories have prepared F.E. Miley students for high school. She not only teaches her pupils the essentials of reading, but also helps them to derive pleasure from their work. Mrs. Hashley goes beyond the mere basics of teaching because, she said, “I enjoy my kids.” John and Helen Hashley have done a great deal individually, but they have also accomplished much together. During their 35 years of marriage they have raised four children — David, Sue, Fred, and Doug. All four have excelled in their educational and vocational pursuits. With their children as examples of the quality of graduates from Big Sandy High, it is easy to see the type of student John and Helen have helped to produce. Because people like them have contributed so much to establishing Big Sandy’s tradition of excellence, it seems only appropriate to dedicate the 1980 Pioneer to John and Helen Hashley. EARLY YEARS SHAPE The 19 members of the Kindergarten class of 1980 include Angel Broach, Tina Bianchi, Terra Brewer, Lisa Cowan, Eric Ellingson, Sean Figarelle, Eddy Getten, Austin Gener- eux, Darin Hannum, Brett Holmquist, Chad LaBuda, Karen Lund, Ann McCaughan, Chris Nicolson, Joe Pavlovick, Branden Ray, Brandi Robertson, Scott Schwarzbach, and Mendy Wilson. FIRST GRADE, MRS. SPRINGER’S ROOM Debra Pribyl, Joshua Denning, Andrea Oster- man, Traci Berlinger, Christopher Pegar, Cody Pavlovick, Summer St. Marks, Christo- pher Dixon. Row 2: Kristin Kulbeck. Wayne Eve, Kenny Gibbons, Kim Nepil, Carla Cook, Adam Cecrle, Jennifer Bold, Tolan Harber, and Paul Graff. FIRST GRADE. MRS. PHALEN’S ROOM Wendy O'Loughlin, Troy Robertson, Traci Beaudette, Laurence LaBuda, Brian Davis, Lance Peterson, Amber Swindler, Regan Hal- verson. Row 2: Larry Geyer, Michael Pavlo- vick, Stephanie Kadrlik, Jason Davidson, Kole Engle, Shelly Chauvet, Mindi Goll, Landa Ophus. FUTURE WAY OF LIFE UPPER LEFT: SECOND GRADE, MRS. LOTTON’S CLASS Jan Daughenbaugh, Angela Drew, Pam Courtnage, Sphia Williams, Troy Hobbs, Jennifer Pavlovick, Eric Beyers, Stephen Osterman, Jeremy Denning, Denise Kralich, Shannon Thurmen, Dana Gasvoda, Jamie Fry. Row 2: Richard Fladeland, Richard Roth, Tracey Rowe, Shaud Schwarzbach, Jef Turner, Rachel Darlington, David Bahnmiller, Jason Slug- gett, Kelly Rutledge, Bill Cowan, and Shawn Webster. UPPER RIGHT: Ronnie Williams has enjoyed the pleasure (?) of holding a boa constricter at one of the year’s many National School Assemblies. LOWER LEFT: SECOND AND THIRD GRADE COMBINATION ROOM, MISS BUR- ROUGHS’ CLASS Gary Evans, Allison Quinn, Bill Davis, Rachel Welty, Kevin Grubb, Barry Ament, Scott Marshall. Row 2: Brian O’Loughlin, Valerie Tyler, Kyra Courtnage, Janet Galle, Shannon Rettig, Dan Bahnmiller, Shawn Lepine, Angela Robertson, and Sheri Otto. CENTER RIGHT: Trina Darlington seems to be completely absorbed in thought, possibly dreaming of the future ahead of her. LOW'ER RIGHT: Jimmy Winters leans on and Jerry LaBuda hides behind the hardworking Ty Cline as he ignores his sixth-grade classmates along with the photographer. AND LEARNING HABITS THIRD GRADE, MRS. NELSON’S CLASS Scott Kulbeck, Fred Terry, Stephen Hagan, Lianna Ophus, Jennifer Denning, Teri Rob- ertson, Kristi Davidson, Charna Ophus, An- gela Simon, Marsha Otto, Shane Gasvoda, Co- lin Chri8tofferson. Row 2: Barbara Butler, Mark Lund, Bryan Rowe, Nedra Gasvoda, Heather, Berner, Darrin Craig, Brad Halter, Danielle Bitz, Dirk Beyers. Ted Pursley, Ray- mond Sinclair. FOURTH GRADE, MRS. HASHLEY’S CLASS Bruce Gasvoda, Marjorie Gibbons, Janae Graff, Natasha Berner, Marcella Edwards, Michelle Peterson, Shelly Martin, Katrina Turner, Shay Halverson, Lorraine Wilson. Row 2: Shawn Rettig, Paul Lund, Allen La- Buda, Ron Pribyl. Row 3: Todd Balazic, Clay Dixon, Carl Nicolson, Don Lee Pegar, Kevin Johnson, Eric Gasvoda, Theresa Genereux, Cindy Gasvoda, Travis Williams. FIFTH GRADE, MRS AMAN S CLASS Paul Ballard, Wayne Grasdock, Karen Bitz, Debbie Allderdice, Tracy Kulbeck, Lorna Courtnage, Roberta Fladeland, Kelly Ament, Demra Ophus, Monique Robertson. Row 2: Gretchen Gasvoda, Leah Genereux, Darren Gasvoda, Shane Cline, Sonia Phalen, Shannon Rutledge, Trina Darlington, LaReesa VanDe- Kop. Row 3: Scott Chauvet, Renee Williams, Colleen Keller, John Cavitt, Marietta Bahn miller, Kris Coryell, Corinna Ophus. Mark Dielman. UPPER LEFT: SIXTH GRADE, MR. THORNTON AND MRS. ROBISON’S CLASS Brian Gasvoda, Richard Denning, Jimmy Winters, Lance Cook, Penny Robertson, Lynn Bartkoske, Gina Williams, Lana Welty, Shona Martin, Sharia Eve. Row 2: Mark Reichelt, Leroy Lee, Jerry LaBuda. Tyrone Cline, Kenneth Martin, Craig Turk, Jeff Herzog. Row 3: Ronnie Wil- liams, Rodney Marten, Earl Boettcher, Roger Barsotti, Reece Ophus, John Halter, Dawn Halverson, Renate Finke, Darla Tyler. LEFT: When it is too cold outside, as it was on this particular day, the students hud- dled into the classroom for their recess. BELOW: Colleen Keller, a fifth grader, breaks into a smile during another hectic day in the classroom. GRADE SCHOOLERS ESTABLISH COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS OPPOSITE PAGE, UPPER LEFT: The fourth grade choir, taught by Jon Tester performs at the annual Christmas Concert. CENTER: Recess offers a needed break in a school day, and Rachel Welty takes full advantage of her free time. LOWER LEFT: Paul Graff and Cody Pavlovick display their artistic ability in the form of building blocks. LOWER CENTER: The best way to learn something is to do it yourself, and Lorna Courtnage is experiencing this principle on the chalkboard. THIS PAGE, TOP: It’s going, going well, maybe not gone, but it is evident that Bill Cowan did make good contact in a softball game at recess. CENTER: After an hour of band, Roger Barsotti climbs out of the rain and into the warm confines of the school bus. BELOW: Shay Halverson and Lorraine Wilson are shown using Mrs. Hash ley's reading cart for recreational pur- poses. THROUGH WORKING AND PLAYING TOGETHER Upper left: Karla Cooke, Cristy Kulbeck, and Debbie Pribyl, show that the joy of first grade cannot be appre- ciated without a jump rope. Upper right: Halloween is a special day at the grade school. What other time could Gretchen Gasvoda be- come a pumpkin and Jerry LaBuda wear a sombrero? Lower left: Annual staff members searched the grade school to determine the identity of this monster. Wayne Grasdock and his friends think it is he. 10 Lower right: Brandy Robertson displays the innocence of youth on Halloween 1980. SEVENTH GRADERS COMMENCE Ted Alderdice Janette Ament Lisa Bahnmiller Theresa Bartkoske Matt Baxter Bobby Berg Audra Berlinger Vicki Bitz Patti Cavitt Larry Chamberlain Kathleen Cline Chris Faber Peter Gasvoda Stacy Gasvoda Kathi Geyer Brian Graff Lisa Grasdock Marie Grosen James Hettrick Wade Hoge Chad Ostrom Tami Robertson Tonya Sluggett Vicki Terry Bryce VanDeKop Mark Welty Well, we’re through! Our first year in the “big” school is over, and we survived it. But it wasn’t in a snap of the fingers. We've followed tradition, and yet we’ve made changes. It's like a ladder and we’re gradually climbing up following other classes: doing the work they did at one time; sponsoring things that they sponsored; and participating in the differ- ent activities they participated in when they were our age But we were different. We did the things that they did but in a different ways. We had to get used to a lot of things, such as making it to our next class in time with all of our Books and different things. The girls especially had to get used to the dress code. We were whisked from jeans in grade school to dresses and dress pants in high school. That was one thing that took a lot of getting used to. Although it was a busy year, most students thought it was fun. The girls’junior high basketball team had a fairly satis- factory season with six wins and four losses, while the boys’ junior high basketball season went down the drain with zero wins and all losses. After the basketball season, there came something totally different than we had done before in English class. We were introduced to speech during our third nine weeks. Two teams out of the seventh grade got to participate in a debate against a few Havre students out of both seventh and eighth grades. The two seventh grade teams came home with the third and fifth place positions. This year has been fun and exciting and full of new exper iences. We’ve advanced a little higher in the great ladder of ioqr there'8 til1 “ ,onS Wfly te go yet till the great year of —Lisa Bahnmiller John Hashley, advisor, with class officers: Wade Hoge, vice president; Mark Welty, president; Chad Ostrom and Audra Berlinger, student council represen- tatives; (Not Pictured) Marie Grosen, secretary treasurer. REPUTATION FOUNDATION Practicing the essential skill for playing the game, Tami Robertson dribbles by her com- petitors, Dawn Halverson and Darla Tyler. Waiting for their cue, water boys Wade Hoge and Chris Faber fantasize about the nights when the glory will be theirs. Enjoying a few of the many carnival delights, Janette Ament finds an empty seat to take a rest from the hectic activities. 13 EIGHTH GRADE ANTI Pat Bahnmiller Tom Bartkoske Tonya Belcourt Gary Berg Shannon Craig Bobby Denning Linn Dielman Fred Finke Dan Forde Kathy Forde Mark Gasvoda Jim Gorman Chester Henderson Karen Kibbee Mark Kralich Todd Marshall Tim Matthew Karen Moravec Alandra Pearson Robert Pleninger Tony Robertson Annette Rose Connie Silvan Royal Solberg Camille Turk Rachelle Williams Ray Williams Rob Williams LEFT: Mrs. Hakensen -advisor- with class officers: Royal Solberg - president, Tom Bartkoske student council representative, Ray Wil- liams - vice-president, Camille Turk - student council representative, (Not pictured) Paula Johnson - secretary-treasurer. IPATES THE EIGHTIES EIGHTH GRADE ANTICIPATES EIGHTIES For the most part, the class of 1984 enjoyed the 1979-1980 school year. We were all looking forward to the day we would graduate from the eighth grade. Most of us agreed — this year was a little harder than last. The boys’ basketball season wasn’t exactly what you would call a success. We had a couple of close games, but we lost all of them. Most of the boys are looking forward to next year’s basketball season. The girls had a better basketball season then the boys. Their record was six wins and four losses. Out of the eighth grade there were one boy and three girls that went out for track. They were Tom Bartkoske, Camille Turk, Alandra Pearson and Tonya Belcourt. Five boys went out for wrestling. They were Todd Marshall, Tony Robert son, Tim Matthew, Robin Williams and Bobby Denning. Three of them went to district. Robin Williams took first place, Tony Robertson took second and Tim Matthew took third place. At divisionals, Robin Wiliams and Tim Matthew both took third place. There were four boys that went to Havre for speech. They competed against the Havre Junior High school. Tom Bartkoske and Mark Gasvoda took first place; Robin Williams and Robert Pleninger took second. The top sellers out of the eighth grade this year were as follows: Gary Berg took first, Rachelle Williams took second and Todd Marshall took third. — Gary (“Ice”) Berg Eating his favorite cookies, sheriff Dan Forde patrols the carnival. The eighth graders were indeed an important part of our tremendous and inspired crowds. Alandra Pear- son goes “bananas” as the girls’ team goes ahead of their opponents. Camille Turk goes to receive her diploma from school board member Ray Williams during eighth grade graduation exer- cises. This is just a step of the staircase the Class of ’84 must climb to receive their high school diplomas at senior gradu- ation. 15 FRESHMEN ASSUME m n ABOVE: The Freshman class officers — Phyllis Pegar, president; Julie Pursley, vice president; Bonny Kulbeck, secretary-treasurer; Kip Pursley and Darin Genereux, student body representatives — share a hyper moment with class sponsor Mr. Lackner. RIGHT: Freshman Bonnie Kulbeck, in Halloween decor, busily helps decorate cakes for her class carnival project, the cakewalk. ib FOUR-YEAR TASK Stephanie Ament Charlys Barsotti Scot Bartkoske David Berkowitz Patty Berlinger Shawn Berlinger Sherri Bitz Steve Faber Jennifer Galle Mike Gasvoda Darin Genereux Kari Geyer Dorie Hettrick Bonny Kulbeck Rhonda Marten Mike McCarthy Christine Matthew Phyllis Pegar Julie Pursley Kip Pursley Jeff Reichelt Dawn Robertson Shawn Sande Bruce Thompson Corinna Turk Karla Whetham Angie Williams LEFT: Darin Genereux and Steve Faber, freshman “punk rockers,” dress in the latest fashion for the annual Halloween dress-up day. ABOVE: A relaxed Sherri Bitz ter- minates her conversation with hid- den classmate Kari Geyer as she eyes the lens of the photographer’s camera. FRESHMEN ASSUME FOUR-YEAR TASK At the start of a new decade, we, the class of 1983, began our four-year journey through high school. As students of Big Sandy, we had certain standards and tradi- tions to uphold. We were to maintain the school’s good reputation for sportsman- ship, to excell in all activities that we par- ticipated in, and to represent our school to the best of our abilities. We accomplished many goals in our First year of high school. Our Carnival candi- dates were chosen as king and queen, and the activities that many of our classmates participated in, such as speech and a vari- ety of sports, were fairly successful. Many of us found we had hidden skills in driving in driver’s education this year, and some of us found that we had talents that we had never been aware of before. Our class advanced and grew in our first year of high school. We the class of 1983 look forward to repre- senting our school and maintaining its high standards in academic studies and all other activities. — Corinna Turk SOPHS SET GOALS Jill Archibald Tim Bahnmiller Kevin Barsotti Mark Batey Karen Beirwagon John Bold Kenny Chamberlain SOPHOMORES SET GOALS This year proved trying for all sophomores. As the year began, members of the class realized that they were only half way through tneir four long years of high school. Even with this realization, the sophomores pacified themselves by sitting on the “famed senior bench in the mornings. At the beginning of the 1979-80 school year, the sophomores set high goals to achieve for the year. Major goals of the class included stating a success- ful carnival game, running a smooth athletic banquet, and having the best homecoming float in the high school. Our first goal of having a successful carnival game was accomplished. Our basketball game proved to be enjoyable for people of all ages Our candi- dates for the carnival were Karen Beirwagen and John Hkild. At the athletic banquet, the sophomores pulled together to make the banquet successful. The sophomores also proved themselves by having a large number of athletes and cheerleaders honored. The class of 1980 is now working on the third and final goal for the year The homecoming celebration will truly be a memorable experience for all of us. We selected Heidi Skaalure to represent the sophomores class as our homecoming queen candidate. The sophomores believe that homecoming will be successful finale for this school year The class members wish to thank their sponsor, Mrs. Brumwell. for all of her help this year. The class of 1982 has a goal for its future: to fill the upcoming years with smiles. — Jodi Romine THIS PAGE Above: The 1980 Sophomore Class officers and their advisor Mrs. Brumwell. Kevin Barsotti. vice president; Heidi Skaalure, president; Lori Marshall, secretary-treasurer; and Jodi Romine, sudent council re- presentative. Lower center: Carnival night, Marcella Springer eagerly points the way to the Sophomore turkey raffle. Lower right: Contemplat- ing her next argumentive statement, Jill Archibald practices her debate skills. Because of their numerous hours of preparation, Jill and her part- ner, junior Stefani Green, captured the divisional title and a bronze at state. OPPOSITE PAGE Lower left: Stacy Solberg, District F.H.A. President; Jodi Romine, National Officer Candidate; and Veronica Witachen. Mrs. Maxwell’s personal secretary, relax after a day full of activities at the State F.H.A. Convention. Lower right: “That was pretty funny!” Karen Beirwagon, a lively sophomore, takes time from her varsity cheerleadng to enjoy a joke from the crowd. Cheerleading, band, choir, and girls' basket- ball are just a few of the activities Karen enjoys. 18 Margaret Cline Dana Darlington Suedee Galle Dennis Graff Benny Jenkins April Kibbee Jim LaBuda Virginia Lee Lori Marshall Lyla Ophus Joe Pegar Jodi Romine Dave Sande Kevin Silvan Heidi Skaalure Stacy Solberg Marcella Springer Randall Tyler Darla Ulmen Veronica Witschen Luther McLain JUNIORS PREPARE FOR LEADERSHIP PREPARE FOR LEADERSHIP “Action” will be the key word as the juniors prepare to lead the school next year. A majority of juniors have participated in football, girls’ and boys' basketball, wres- tling, speech, track, cheerleading, and other extracurricular activities, keeping up the tradition of good school participation. Excelling in selected activities seems to be the primary goal put forth by the juniors. The juniors received many honors for their hard work. Some of these awards were received in football, girls' and boys' basketball, wrestling, speech. Girls’ and Boys’ State, F.H.A.. F.F.A., and track. Many stressed their scholastic ability, as the juniors were well represented in Honor Society. So you can see the juniors are qualified to be able leaders of the school next year, When the juniors were not participating in their selected activities, they were overcoming obstacles traditionally faced by juniors. One such obstacle was the Junior-Senior Prom. At first there was not going to be a prom, but then the sophomores offered to help by sharing the expenses. Finally the Juniors took total control with the help of their advisor, Ron Mangold, and put on a very successful prom As one student stated. “It helped the class become closer. We learned to cooperate with each other.” There were other projects that had to be overcome, such as the carnival, various banquets, and Homecoming; but overall, the Junior Class kept up the tradition of an all-around, efficient “Junior Class.” With the role of becoming seniors just around the corner, the juniors must remem- ber one important maxim, Leadership is action, not a position.” Top left: With their friends “Wily Coyote” and Teddy, the Mouse,” Juniors Brenda Kulbeck and Patti Yirsa appear appropriately dressed for the annual Halloween Dress-up Day. Center left: Members of the Junior class and their schoolmates enjoy the visit by Santa Claus at the Christmas Party. Evidently Santa is giving out one of his coveted certi- ficates. Center: Jeff Eggy” Ament receives a certificate from Santa Claus for a free manual.“The Learner’s Guide to Dating.” Santa and his elf, Mark Gasvoda, visited the school this year during the Christmas Party held in the gym. He gave out various certificates to different people. Center right: Jack l,aLane's studio had a new visitor this past year. Junior Dave Pegar receives a certificate from Santa Claus for a year of free visits to it. Dave concentrated on a weightlifting program, designed to give hm added strength for his senior year in football. Right. Lisa Works, singing her favorite tune, busily serves customers in the Pep Club booth at a basketball game. Lisa is one of the many active juniors participating in and cheering with the Pep Club Far right: Diligently working for his junior class Country Fair at the Carnival is Brock Genereux. He ana his classmates put on the fair along with the Carnival dance to raise money for the senior sneak trip which is taken at the end of each graduating class's senior year. 20 Jeff Ament Steve Bahnmiller Mike Baxter Joan Berlinger Tim Craig Brock Genereux Dan Genereux Perry Goll Stefani Green Greg Gullickson Brenda Kulbeck Donna Nivens Clint Ophus Bart Ostrom Dave Pegar Jeff Remick Tami Terry Dan Ulmen Mike Vielleux Brian Welty Wade Welty Doreen Whetham Tammie Whetham Lisa Works Steve Witschen Patti Yirsa Junior Class Sponsor Ron Mangold with class officers: Jeff Remick, vice president; Greg Gul- lickson, student council representative; Ste- fani Green, president. (Tami Terry, secretary- treasurer, not pictured) 21 Right I .«iri Art hikild iri� s out her humor while luting the plastic stem wf her flower as she awaits the start of the Junior Miss Pageant. lie low: (’lass of '80 (taken in I!I711 I km (lenereux. Tim Craig. Clary Matthews. Justin Hanland. Keg Springer. Mike Fuller. Marten Kve. Hart Hit .. Kirliv Kullieek. Shannon liven. Iu� ri Archibald, lairrie Ihimm. ami Maurmi Herlinger. How two: (’buck WitM-hen. Joe Alderdice, ('alvin I Inurent her. Hriim Herlinger. Don Hielen. Annette Terry. kalln Hahumiller. Hrenda Hue. Kelly Hraun. Michelle Vielleux. Me liiiila liolil. Maikke Hatev. Thea Haalund, and I toris Hanson. Far right: The musically talented Melinda Hi ld |sninds out some limes while wailing for Mr. OImhi to return. Uaver lell: I’ll Raise you a dollar.” says Mike Hu hler a he deals out the cards in one ol the lainotts cards game during their sneak trip. I wer center: At the 1979 Christmas party Coach Dave Nelson was transformed into Old Saint Nick. As senior Calvin Daureiither tells Suntu (Mr. Nelson I his Christmas wishes, Michelle Vielleux. looks «ni with amused eyes, lawyer right: Daren China man” Schuster lays kick and watches next year junior lootliuller pump A n r u fir 2.A0 A j X i ■ it y 22 SENIORS LORI LENN ARCHIBALD “Archi” luiri’s musical 'bent lad her to he active in the musical department all four years. Her musical talents were complemented by her participation in haskethall for three years. A a freshman she was active in track, gymnastics, and cheerleading. She has tern a member of Honor Society and NFL since she was a sophomore. Archi has been in GAL, Pioneer Club, Pep Club and Science Club throughout her high school years. She was Junior Class vice president, GAL secretary. Honor Society vice president and Speech Club student council representative. She has also been in Color Guard. a school play. FH A. journalism and annual staff. Lori was also selected (Wrls State delegate her junior year. The crowning moments of her high school life came in her senior year when she won the state championship in debate. Lnri'a will: “I, l-ori Archibald, will my love of Belt to Clint Ophus. I will my first place at Montana State University to Julie Pursley and her partner. Charlys Barsotti. To Strfani C.reen I will all of Piper’s comments. I bestow on Jill the name “Donna so John Bold doe not have to discontinue the use of that word. KATHERINE JO BAHNMILLER “Hath,” “Hat” or “Bear” Kathy was musically involved in Chorus for four years and Sandy 16 her senior year. She was a member «if Pep Club for four years. GAL 1-3. Pioneer Club 1-4. Color Guard 4, FHA 1-4. and Pioneer Patrol her sophomore year. She was also involved with CYC for four years and Karate Club her senior year. Her athletic involvement included girls haskethall, GAL volleyball and track. She was a varsity wrestling cheerleader both her junior and senior years. The officers she held during high school included Junior Class secretary. Pep Club vice president her junior year. FHA recreation chairman her junior year, and FHA State Reporter her senior year. The many award and honors she attained were Superior Science Project — year 1, excellent rating on vocal duet — year 4, senior Carnival queen candidate and Prom senior queen candidate. She also lettered in Pep Club all four of her high school years and basketball her last three years. She also was awarded with a 70 words minute typing award her junior year. Kathy's will: I. Katherine Jo Bahnmiller, Kat,' ‘Hath, (to my brothers) or 'Bear,' will Lyla Lee Ophus my position as wrestling cheerleader, my brother Tim my ability to arrive at my destination one minute before I'm supposed to be there, and lastly, to Clint, my ability to keep my mind on one thing at a time. (Keep your mind off girls and you’ll lake State next year!)” MELINDA MARIE BOLD “Mold” Music was a priority during Melinda's high school career at BSHS. as she was a four- year participant of both band and chorus. Mold also sang in Sandy 16 during her senior year. Melinda was a three-year member of Pep Club. Pioneer Club. Honor Society, and GAL. Melinda also participated in Speech Club and Science Club for two year . Mold was an active member of FHA for four year and waa elected District vice president and Chapter president during her senior year. She was a member of Pioneer Patrol as a sophomore, and joined Rouser staff as a junior. During her senior year, Melinda participated in both Color Guard and student council. Melinda played basketball for four year and was voted Moat Inspirational Player as a senior. She also went out for track as a freshman and was a boys IxiMkethall statistician as a senior. Melinda's leadership abilities earned her such office a Freshman Class president. Senior Class vice president and Pep Club secretary. Mold was a member of Who's Who Among American Students for three year Melinda was also voted Most Outstanding FHA member as a senior and Most Improved Thespian a a junior. Melinda's will: I. Melinda Bold, being of sound mind (at times), will my ability to keep the alto section in Sandy 16 fulfilled to Heidi Skaalure. To Karen Beirwagen, my ability to escape motel rooms. To Patti Yiraa, Brenda Kulheck and Joan Berlinger, I leave this advice: only the good die young! (They will live forever! Good luck!)” MAAIKE LAVERNE BATEY A a freshman as BSHS, Maaike was a member of GAL and chorus. During her freshman and sophomore years, she participated in Pep Club. Maaike was a member of Pioneer Patrol a a sophomore, and sne was a four-year participant in FHA. Maaike's will: “I. Maaike Batey, being of sound mind and body, will to my brother Mark the much-needed strength to carry on for another two years in this school and town, and to anyone tough enough to handle the seventh gridere, my part-time job a fourth period study hall monitor. MAUREEN THERESA BERLINGER “Mo,” or “Berlitz” Maureen entered her freshman year, joining Chorus, Pep Club, FHA, GAL, CYC, and track. She remained in Pep Club and FHA and CYC for all four years, but she dropped GAL and track after only two years. Maureen earned a typing pin during her freshman year. During her sophomore year Mo was a Pioneer Patrol member and the girls haskethall manager. She was also awarded both a perfect attendance certificate and the Presidential Physical Fitness award. Then during her junior year, she was a boys varsity basketball cheerleader and football cheerleader. Berlitz also earned her FHA award all four years of high school. Maureen's will: “I. Maureen Berlinger. will to Lyla my ability to control myself while going rollerskating. To the poor soul who sits by Chri and Jamie, and especially Matt in study hall, I will earplugs. I will patience to Patti and Joan, because they still have to put up with Renee - Good luck!” BART ALLAN BITZ “Biffy” Kart sang in chorus all four years of high school. He involved himself in Pioneer Club and Honor Society his last three years. Science Club his junior year, and Pep Club hi sophomore and junior year . Bart was also a member of the Lonesome Lake Water Ski Club. He waa involved in student council years 1, 3, and 4, and Pioneer Patrol hi sophomore year. Bart’s athletic talent involved him in track his first year, and football and haskethall all four years. The awards he received included Mo� t Improved football player as well as captain his senior year. He also earned the title of Best Defensive haskethall player his senior year. Bart’s will: 1. Bart Bitx, Iwing of occasionally sound mind and hudy. will all the 'fun' jobs out at the farm to Kevin. I will my football position to Perry and my ability to gain yardage to Calvin. Ijmi and never least. I will my ability to make a last-second lay-up to Chico.” 24 Lori Archibald Kathy Bahnmiller Maaike Batey Maureen Berlinger Bart Bitz — Melinda Bold Kelly Braun Calvin Danreuther Marlen Eve Mike Faber Shannon Green Kleanor Kirkby KELLY MICHELE BRAUN Kelly showed her “brawn” in clubs such as GAL, Pep Club and PHA all four years in high school along with three-year terms in Speech and Drama Club and Science Club. She was also in Pioneer Club her junior year and National Honor Society her last year. In extracurricular activities Kelly took part in Perspective Method. Pioneer Patrol, Color Guard, Student Council. National Forensic league, Rouser Staff and Office Staff. In the sporting field Ms. Braun partici- pated in basketball and cheerleading her freshman year, track for three years and volleyball for four years. She showed her leadership by being class secre- tary. GAL vice president and president, and FHA recreation leader, historian and student body rep. Kelly, acting as a professor, captured a first place at the hical science fair. She used her speech abilities to capture first at the local and district Soil Conservation Speech Contests. Other awards she earned include Sno-Hall Queen, Who's Who Among American High School Students for three years, the ADYA Award and various FHA awards Kelly's will: “I, Kelly Braun, being of sound mind, will my sanity to Jeff Ament. To next year's seniors. I will my inane or insane ability to make it through the last year of school. As a finale, I will be glad to leave this chamber of horrore.” CALVIN CHARLES DANREUTHER Head East” Ah a freshman Calvin was in band, chorus, FFA, track, basketball and football. Even though it might seem difficult to become even more active as a sopho- more. he did just that. He continued his freshman activities as well as Pioneer ('lull and Pioneer Patrol. He also received the coveted Hugh O'Brien award. In his junior year Head East added to his musical involvement in band and chorus by joining Sandy 16. Calvin was named to the All-Conference football team, received the moat valuable player award and was selected to be on the All State Honorable Mention football team as well as participating in track and basketball - where he was named best defensive player. In his final year Calvin continued in chorus, Sandy 16, FFA and Pioneer Club. He was captain of the football and basketball teams, president of Pioneer Club, vice president of Student Council as well as being named to the All-Conference football team, named All-State defensive back, and selected for the Shrine team. He garnered the most valuable, hardest hitter and most valuable back trophies in football. In liasketball he was named to the All-Conferent� first team and snared the Most Assists and Best Freethrow Percentage trophies as well. Calvin's will: “I, Calvin Danreuther. having nothing of significance to will to anyone. Therefore, I'll keep all my habits to myself. MARLEN DAVID EVE ■’Mar” Marlen involved himself in Speech Club all four years of high school. His involvement garnered him the Degree of Distinction his senior year. Marlen also was involved in FFA all four years and Pep Club his first two years. Marlen's will:“l, Marlen Eve. will my locker ( 87) to anyone who wants to be next to Margaret Cline or Shawn Sande! I will my ability to get assignments done without taking them home to Chester Henderson. To Dan Ulmen, I will my ability to palm a basketball, and to all students, God's Peace. MICHAEL JOSEPH FABER Munch Wrestling, football. Pioneer Club and FFA were Mike's four-year activities. His wrestling awards included most improved wrestler his freshman year and moat inspirational both his junior and senior years. Mike also ran on the track team as a freshman and a sophomore. Being on top of things appealed to Mike—he was elected junior class president and then headed the student body his aenior year. During his sophomore year, Mike joined his comrades in Honor Society, and his musical talents were revealed in the school play. He was also selected to be a member of Pioneer Patrol. Mike attended Boys State his pre-senior sum- mer and finished out his high school years by being an active member of the Slouch Club both his junior and senior years. Mike’s will: “I, Mike Faber, hereby will the following to my comrades: My Sharona” to Jeff Ament, my driving habits to Steve Faber, my erect posture to Steve Hahnmiller, ray towering height to Brenda Kulbeck, my watermelon crop to Dan Ulmen, my firm handshake to Brock Genereux, and my coin collection to Patti Yirea.” SHANNON LOUISE GREEN Greeno The active life of Shannon “Greeno” Green started with her love for sports. For four veare Shannon was involved in basketball and track and also gymnastics her freshman and sophomore years. In between athletic seasons. Shannon Kirtiripated in Pep Club and Science Club for her first two years of high school. er freshman, sophomore and junior years had Shannon running from Speech Club to GAL. Honor Society and Pioneer Club helped fill her last three years. Other activities which kept Greeno jumping were Pioneer Patrol her sophomore year, journalsim as a junior, annual staff co-editor, both her junior and senior years and CYC all four years. Of course no one would be active enough without the help of music. Band and choir all four veare and also Sandy 16 her last three gave Shannon a measure” of good taste, leadership was one of Greeno s great points. This is exemplified by the many offices she held: Pep Club secretary- treasurer her freshman year; class vice president. Science Club secretary-trea- surer. as a sophomore: Girls State alternate, student council secretary- treasurer during her junior year; and Pioneer Club vice president, National Honor Soci- ety president as a senior. Awards and honors were only a small part of Shan- non s successful high school life. The awards listed are just a few of the many that Shannon earned. The long distance runner raced to state records in the MHO, mile and two-mile. First team all- conference and all-state basketball teams were part of Greeno's life for three consecutive years. To top off four successful years. Shannon was named a Prep All-American athlete. Along with these spurts awards Shannon has received numerous music awards including being a member of All-State Band her sophomore and junior years. Shannon's will: I. Shannon Green, will four years of intensive training to Kevin Baraotti. a boyfriend on the hi-line to Stefani. and to Patti Yirea and Brenda Kulbeck I leave the “list (willed to me by Sheila Jenkins) to share with the rest of the girls basketball team. ELEANOR KIRKBY Ellie Transfer student Eleanor Kirkby dived into Big Sandy life by joining FHA, chorus and Sandy 16. She enjoys swimming, playing the guitar and piano, and writing songs. As a senior Ellie participated in Junior Miss and joined the after school Karate class. She was the FHA Chairman of Degrees and participated in state and district music festival. She received awards in FHA both her junior and senior years. Ellie's will. “I. Eleanor Kirkby, give my school will! I give Darla the ability to express herself in an eloquent British accent. I also give her my louder voice so she can one day appear on a MEMOREX COMMERCIAL. I give the whole school my locker no. M—providing there's room-in gratitude for their being so friendly. — — — 25 SENIORS KIRBY SCOTT KULBECK “'Pulis” KKA, Honor Socielv. Pioneer l ttlro|. and imskethall ap| caled In Kirby «luring hi� InithliiHa and sophomore year� , but he decided In lie more venturesome during hi� lii� l I wo years ut HSHS. He joined Science ('lull. Pioneer Club. Slouch Club, and went In Hoys Slate his junior year. Being a very active |tersnii during his senior year. Kirhv was senior class president and won the Must Inspirational basketliall player award. He was Slouch Club vice president and song leader for the latter two years, and also KKA treasurer Kirby stayed a mem tier of liaskel ball and KKA fur four years ami sldl kept his high grade� anti remained a member ol Honor Society lor three year� . Hi� musical talents stopped with the Sande Brothers' Band so did hi� high � «-huol years. Kirby's will: ”1 Kirby Kullieck. being of n« mind and less body, hereby will mv ability to get a knee injury during my senior year to Dan I'lmen. I will mv relit:ion iMorinonl to Scott Marshall to carry on the gotid work I will my Knglish grades Io S. Dreen. so she can improve them! CAREN SUE PATTERSON “Floyd” Caret� sang in chorus her first two years of high school. She was also involved in Science I 'Iuli. Speech ('Iuli, and Pep ('lub her first three year� , and Pioneer Club and Honor Society her final three vears. She was included in KHA for one year anti DAL lor two. Other activities she was involved in included student council all four years .iihI I list rut Student Count il her last two years. Pioneer Patrol, wrestling, cheer leading, and volleyball Ib i athletic abilities made her active in track her Ireshinan year and hasketliall for hair years. Carens will: I Caret! Patterson, being «� 1 n � body and no mind, will my ability to keep steady boyfriends to Kuyal Solherg. my ability to manipulate people to Patti so she can finally get what she wants, my horseback! ng days to Mr Nicolson so be can enjov them us much a� I do. and anything else anybody would want to anvlmdv that has never gotten anything willed to them Iwfore. ALLISON KAY RALPH “Ali Balia” Allison's liiph school world revolved around her love lor delate. Speech and Drama Club and National Koreiisa League have kept All Balia going all four years of high school. Other organizations that Allison lielonged to were Pioneer Club and Nation al Honor Society for three years. Activities which Allison participated in were Pioneer Patrol. Uottser Stall, Annual Staff, color guard and delate, («iris basketball ami volleyball along with chorus gave Allison a taste of both music and sports. Allison beld the office of senior class secretary ami earner! t he following awards: first at It al science lair, carnival queen candidale, outstanding debater and a stale h.tmpioiiship in delate Allison's will: I. Allison Ralph, do hereby bequeath the following 1«� those left behind: our annual P.P. party to Brock Denereux. my delate over basketball decision to Jill Archilald, the Hillings West debaters to the Big Sandy debater� to keep the feud going and my Mary Kay make up to Dreg “water's running Dtillickson. BRENDA LEE RICE “Butterfly” Brenda was an active member in Pep Club. DAI., ami a four year memlier of KHA and CYC. She also |artici|aled in drill team and lasketlall her freshman year. Brenda's awards included an KHA silver tray and numerous KHA pin� and em Idem� . She also earned several pin� ami emblem� during her freshman and sopho more years in I’ep Club. Butterfly's enjoyment� and hobbies include swimming, writing poetry, listening to music, motorcycle riding, and making new friends. Brendas will: “I. Brenda lore Hire, hereby will Mr. Niculson a handful of lOO.(NM) dollar bills that I’ll never see To Annette. I will my ability to write poetry, but I still waul to gel a look published la-lore she ha s! Dood luck to ya Annette! To all of next v ear's gum chewer� . I will I he ability I� not gel caught. To Darla, an everlasting friendship ami all lilacs. Ami last Imt not least, to next year's juniors and seniors I will them the interest in making the search. Dod Idess you all! MICHAEL J. RICHTER “Spec” In uis lour years at HSHS. Mike |articipoted in a majoritv of the activities our school oilers. Mike was u three year memlier of National Honor Society and Pioneer Club, and joined Annual Staff during his senior year. As a sophomore he was a memlier of Pioneer Patrol. During his sophomore and junior years, he was elected l i student council Mike was also elected secretary treasurer of Pioneer ('lub Iu� senior year. Because of hi� superior leadership qualities, Mike was named to Who'� Who Among American High School Student� and the Society of Dislm guislied American High ScIuniI Students. As a Houser Stuff memlier, he earned the coveted MIKA Silver Key Award lor journalism Mike's obsession in high school was iMskellall, ami the lanky t� ’4 forward center-guard electrified Pioneer fans during his three year varsity career. Spec hauled in Doth the team Rebounding and MVP awards during his junior and senior years. Mike was a coca plain as a senior, and his dead eve shooting earned him the free throw award as a sophomore. The round laller whs twice elected to Isilh all-conference and all stale first teams. Michael J. was elected to play in the Montana-Wyoming All Star Dame, ami he was also nominated for the McDonald's Prep All American Team. Spec also played foot- ball .� � a freshman and participated in track during bis freshman and senior years. Mike'� will: I, Mike Kichlrr. will my prized pins to Kenny Chamberlain and Coach “Vanilla Nelson To Dan I'lmen. I will my ability to keep my pome in the middle of a game And finallv. I will mv alaiity to lose money to Chico in poker to .mv sucker, namelv Kggv and Bert. RUSSELL STEPHEN SCHMID “Schmidee” l u� � ell was an energetic im-mlier of KKA and Speech Club his junior and senior year� . He also participated in footlall his senior year and earned a letter which entitled him to memliership in Pioneer Club. Bussell ala enjoyed being a member aod bolding a degree of honor during his senior year in Speech and Drama Club. He al� o starred m two school plays. Bussell’s will: I. Bussell S. Schmid, hereby will all mv la'll� to Chris Kalier so that he may la- wrapped in them and mummified. I will mv locker I lil to anylmdy who wishes to In next to the open door of the office. Mv knives. I will to next year' ml man ami my moccasins to Luther. 26 Kirby Kulheck Cnren Patterson Allison Ralph Brenda Rice Mike Richter Russell Schmid Darm Schuster Keg Springer Annette Terry Michelle Vielleux Kohhie Whet ham Charles Witschen DAREN JAY SCHUSTER “B-52” Darren played liaskel liall ail lour year and tool ball hi � last two years. Daren’s music ca| labilities ranged Irmn purlit i paling in band and choir I.� listening lo Van Helen. h-W | arliei|ialed in Pioneer ('lull and Science Club I wo year� apiece. D.-I. was also FFA reporter and secre- tary. Daren's will: I. Daren Schuster, being of unsound mind and or IhhIn . do hereby will I he following: lo Patti Yirsa nothing! I will to ? the I ask of keeping .Inlie P. and Stacy S. happy. To Stephanie Ainent I will all the good times we didn’t have. I don't will my Itasketlnill innnlier In anyone lieeause I lost my uniform. REGINALD LYNN SPRINGER •Spreg” Although Meg gave ulhleties a try his tri shinan year by joining fiail- hall. track and basket hall, he deeided to stick to the less physical activities. Meg was a musical student. For four years he was a memlier • •I hand and chorus, and his sophomore through senior years he partici paled in Sandv Sixteen and Stage Bund. He received superior ratings at District Music Festival lor three years. A memlier ol various other • lulls mi hiding Science dull mid FFA his second and third years at IISIIS. Honor Society his last three years. Heg also functioned as annual stuff phol«igrapher. District Student Council President his sen- ior year ami Big Sandv representative on the even-numbered years. B«-g also was Student Body vice president his junior year. Playing the role ol s|MiH'hmun. Heg was an aetive memlier for fimr years which gamed him membership in NFI. for those years with a degree or distinction. The miscellaneous activities that threw Heg into the lieal included the following: Pioneer Patrol, school play, soil conservatam speech contest, and Boys Stale. He also won numerous scholarships with which to further his education. Keg’s will: “I. Heg Springer, would like to will the following: to Marcella, my parking place; to Dorie I Ici I rick, my athletic ability; to Suedee the darkroom; my disco alliums lo Kggy; my trips to Huvre to Brock; to Mrs. Hakensen. my uvula; to Dave Suode. my voice; and to liar! Oslrom my speaking ability. Good live.” ANNETTE KAY TERRY “Annetty Betty” Annette's high school career has l� een peppered with activities and lioihirs. As a freshman she plunged into the mainstream of high scHimiI lilt by joining hand, chorus. FHA and ( AI,. As a sophomore she continued lo lie uctive in music and was selected to lie in Sandy Sixteen as well as continuing in hand and chorus. She played girls liaskel ball, was a memlier of Pioneer Patrol and still found time lo be in FHA and (IAI.. As a junior Annette assumed the presidency of Pep Club and coiiliniHil lo lie active in the a b'renamed activities. As a senior she was elected FHA secretary, selected for color guard, continued in liand and chorus ami cap|� ed off her career by lieing awarded the “Miss Simple ily. ' “Miss Kraft.” “Miss Kodak.” and the “Spirit of Junior Miss awards nl the 19X0 Junior Miss. Annette’s will: “I, Annette Jerry, will to Bruce Thoni|RMHi my ability to get other people in trouble for talking in study hall. To my nephew. Ted Allderdice, I will my ability to gam weight, und last of ail my efforts | will the postcards in my locker, all my dresses, and niv waddle hwuck kidda” lo my sweet sister Tumi.” MK’HELLE RAE VIELLEUX “Chimelle” Michelle demonstrated her musical abilities in four years of chorus, (•and. music accompanist. Sandy Sixteen, and three years of Pep Band. She was also active in HAL and gymnastics her freshman and sopho more years. FHA and Pioneer ('Iuli for four years, and was a memlier of Honor S«N‘� ety, Pep flub, Houser Staff, ami Pioneer Patrol. Michelle was honored by many oil ices ami pi nations such as District FHA Song leader. J.V. cheerqiieen. varsity cheerqueen. senior FHA vice president and delegate to National FHA convention, junior Student i '«Mim'd I wind representative, basket hall co-captain, freshman class isrn-lnry, ami the student body secretary her senior year, Chimelle was an excellent athlete and |iarticipated in track her freshman and sophomore years, and in basket liall Tor hair years. In basket hall she earned the liest defense trophy and was named lo the All-conference team. Her numerous other awards ineloded the Klk's scholarship, two years of wnperinf ratings at the District Music Festival. Who’s Who Among American High School Students for three years, many FHA Bate oil and other awards, ami two Presidential Physical Fitness wards Michelle's will: “I. Michelle Vielleux. will all of my wonderful piano accompaniments to Jodi Komine you will have fun! I will next car’s I etcnse Award It Doreen Whet ham you can do it Doreen! To icxl year’s cheerleaders I will the- ability to wash Woody” boxing oWels. ROBBIE LEN WHETHAM •Butch” Hohlue was a memlier of FFA during his four-year stay at HSHS. Basket hall was an interest of Butch, as he was manager as a senior and plavi-d the game when he was a junior. Butch's favorite |iastiines during high scIhniI were motorcycling, snowmohiling. hunting and fishing. Bobbie's will: I. Hohlue Whet ham. will my basket liall manager |misilioti lo anyone who wants it. my bicker ( 29) to Handy Tyler and my motorcycle to my little sister Doreen. C HARLES EDWARD WITSCHEN “Charlie Tuna” Charles partici pal ■ I in track in his lirsl two high school years along with tool liall in which hi1 also played his junior ami senior years. Chuck also took |� nrl in FFA his junior year and Pioneer Club his last three years. Chin k’s will: “I. ('buck Witschen, give all my worldly |Mtssessitins to Tim Craig, and also niv locker :ttl so that he may have two friends on each side of him. To Dan (I. I leave another full year of school, and to my sister Veronica. I leave her to wake up Steve in the morning.” 27 Quality and dedication towards excellence has come to be a code for Big Sandy High School students, and the graduating class of 1980 was no exception to the rule. A relatively small group, the seniors were as closely-knit as any previous class. The closeness led to one general goal - success; success that has built the great tradition that BSHS has possessed over past years. leadership provides the building blocks for such success, and the seniors were instrumental in all areas, both in academics and in extracurricular activities. Academically, close to fifty percent of the class were members of National Honor Society. Seniors also composed and guided several of the clubs and organizations, all vital to the school’s proper function. Meanwhile. BSHS continued to shine in the field of competition. Seniors paced all of the squads, including the speech team who swept to another state title, and also the boys cagers who captured fourth at the state level. The girls featured another high-powered team, and the football and wrestling teams proved tough to beat. Finally, the music department, paced by several seniors, continued to shine at the different music festivals. A breakfast, a dinner, and the annual Bingo game at the carnival gave the class the needed money for their sneak trip to Flathead. Mrs. Mangold, the class sponsor, worked diligently for our group, and her experience and our hours spent working put us over the hump financially. Everyone in the class contri- buted all year long, and in the end, we were all awarded with the many experiences we shared and will always remember. The Seniors of 1980 proved to fit the mold of high excellence established at BSHS. The students strived for quality, for the quantity simply was not there. When a particular school year is successful, such as was 79-80, one can usually point to the upperclassmen for the sound foundation, and the 1980 seniors were the base of that foundation, turning their goals into reality, and thus preserving the tradition of our fine high school. — Kirby Kulbeck TRADITIONS PRESERVED 28 Basket luill star Mikf Richter aids the football u am by keeping name statistics in the limelight of the sidelines. Top rifeht: I 'sing her legs to balance her atop “His Royal Stubbornness. Melinda Bold shoots for two and hopes for the best. Although her team the Pioneerette emerged victorious over Dixon's Darlings, the equestrian queens were dethroned by Holmouist's Hackers in the championship game. Center left: Klf Mark Gasvoda escorts lucky Kathy Hahnmiller to Old Saint Nick Nelson's knee so that she can receive the coveted Celebrity Doll. Kvery girl signed up to win the mysterious prize. When Santa awarded her with an effigy of Mike Richter — consisting of a toilet brush, piiie cleaners, and plenty of tii|� e Kathy was no doubt surprised. Above: Thoroughly engrossed” in one of Mr. laickner's “Bam-buming Bookkeep- ing tests. Caren Patterson cautiously contemplates before writing down her answer. I eft: Aside from the actual contestants, many fieople participated in the Junior Miss program. Master pianist Michelle Vielleux waits to accompany Annette Terry's viiral solo. Broken Up People. OPPOSITE PACE Upper left With the aid of their advisor. Mrs. Mangold, these aenior leaders upheld many of the great traditions which characterize our school: Melinda Bold, vice president: Reg Springer, student council representative; Kirby Kulheck, president; and Allison Ralph (Not Pictu red I. secretary-treasurer. Upper right: Heck no. not all of these are mine! Pioneer Club President Calvin Danreuther seems to be saying. However. Senior Sii| er Star Calvin fared fairly well at the annual Athletic Banquet by winning five precious trophies. He showed his athletic versatility by capturing three footliall awards Most Valuable Player. Hardest Hitter, and Most Valuable Back — and two basketball accolades Most Assists and Top Free Thrower. His superb sports performances indeed merit these honors. Lower left: Ready to hit the hay,” debater Allison Ralph prepares herself for a good night's sleep at a Hamilton motel. The following day at the State Speech Meet. Allison — with the aid of her colleague Lori Archibald — proved the value of hard and constant work hv winning the stale championship in debate. laiwer center: Admiral Bart Biltz. wary of his own nautical skills, dons his life preserver and clings to his paddle while keeping a safe distance from shore. Bart decided to test his abilities at Flathead l.ake during the Senior Sneak Trip before attempting a more challenging feat. Lower right: Shannon Creeno Ureen n«M only strives for athletic excellence, but for academic perfectum as well. Shannon holds three track records and is also a member of Who's Who Among American High School Students. MEMORIES CREATED THIS PACK Right: Caren “Bo Patterson returns to her seat after being granted her “10” award, ('enter: Reg Springer takes a rest from the fatigue of picture taking during the divisional track meet. Right center: After the regular BB season, Daren Schuster takes up a new form of the sport. Below: Awaiting that day of May 21, Kathy Bahnmiller practices her Knglish punctuation. l.ower right: “Well, would you look at that,” seems to he the expression of Marlen Kve as he l«� oks over the edge of Hungry Horse Dam. OPPOSITK PACK Top left: Before the seniors reached their destination of Flathead Lake, they ventured to Hungry Horse Dam for an education- al tour. Top center: After re- covering from his knee injury obtained during the basket ball season, Kirby Kulheck enjoys an amicable game with his comrades. Pop right: Rn- joving the wetter side of life, Robbie Whet ham plunges into the pool. Above: Kxhihit ing their equestrian skills. Shannon (ireen and Chuck Witschen entertain them- selves atop their borrowed horses. Lower center: Kx- balisted, Lori Archibald puts her motto “I can’t stop! I have to keep going!” to sleep. Low- er right: Using the power of his forehand swing. Russell Schmid attacks the tennis ball. When the sun went down, the cards came out. Poker proved to he an entertaining part of the trip for most of the students. Two different card tables were virtually filled each night. Some familiar faces on those tables included Supt. Romine and science and art teacher Mrs. Mangold, as they dueled with the seniors for the relatively small The seniors and our three chaperones — Mr. Romine, Mrs. Archibald, ami the class sponsor, Mrs. Mangold — departed for our destination on early Friday morning. May 9. Our first stop was Shelby, where we ate a hearty breakfast. Then we continued on to Hungry Horse Dam for an educational tour of the massive structure. We finally arrived at Flathead in the late afternoon and we all proceeded to get ourselves unpacked and organized. Kverything one could ask for was provided at the lodge, as it included tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts. There was also a heated swimming pool, along with boating and a nice lawn for frisbee foot- ball. Some students rode horses Saturday morning. stakes. Is it really worth it? That was the question the class of 1980 asked themselves over and over again in their quest to raise enough money for the sneak trip. Well, surely most of the students can attest that it was worth it, for we now behold statisfying memories of the happen- ings that took place on our venture to the Flathead Lake Lodge on May 9-11. Sunday morning after breakfast at the lodge, the class departed for home. We ate our final dinner on the trip at the Black Angus in Great Falls, where we were given our choice on the menu. We then finally arrived in Big Sandy in the late afternoon and our three—day excur- sion had come to an end — an end in the literal meaning of the word. but not an end to the enduring memories of many happenings and events that were a way of life for the Class of 1980. — Mike Richter MID-MAY CUSTOM OBSERVED Upper right: Graduation speaker Harrison Lane delivers his speech entitled The Legacy ’ at the commencement exercises. Lower left: Lori Archibald explains a part of her analogical speech in which she compared the Class of 80 to a detergent for cleaning clothes. Lori excelled in the academic area throughout her high school career and her supremacy prevailed, as she earned the Valedictorian position of her class. Lower right: Demonstrating his skills learned in speech, Salutatorian Reg Springer addresses the partakers and onlookers of graduation. Reg’s perseverence academically ended in his becoming Salutatorian of the (’lass of ’80. Upper left: The Class of ’80 ponders its motto, We can’t discover new oceans until we lose sight of the shore,” for a moment during graduation ceremonies. Top left: Maaike Batey’s fa- cial expression spells relief: CHAD-HAT l-O-N. Far left: Anticipating the gradu- ation ceremony’s being over, Allison Ralph and Kelly Braun briefly turn their tas- sels to the right side and, of course, smile. I eft: Al- though much happiness ac- companies this moment in Daren Schuster's life, memo- ries of many enjoyable times cause mixed emotions. Lower left: Smiles cannot be con- tained when one holds a di- ploma in his hand and his tassel is on the right side. Me- linda Bold and Michelle Viel- leux demonstrate this fact while they exit from the audi- torium where the graduation exercises were held. Below: To demonstrate the musical ability of the Class of ’80, Me- linda Bold. Michelle Viel- leux. Shannon (ireen, and l-ori Archibald play their clarinet quartet. TRUSTEES AND SUPERINTENDENT MAINTAIN QUALITY SYSTEM This annual centers around the idea of tradition, which is an important part of our society. Tradition can be something that binds families together, as well as the school and town. It can be useful to look at the past, analyze and compare things as a guide for the present and the future. The school board uses tradition as a guideline in making many of their decisions. The members have a policy book that is re- viewed occasionally. Changes are made when the previous ways no longer seem to fit the situation. The book is referred to, and used as a guide when needed. There are many things that come up every year, such as the budget to be considered and adopted, and mill levies to be set. An election date is pro- claimed, according to law, when the people in the school district vote on the mill levies and choose their trustees. The board works closely with the Superintendent on all decisions pertaining to district business. Along with tradition we look with optimism to the future for new ideas. 36 Congratulations Class of 1980. —Louis V. Beirwagen THIS PAGE RIGHT: Merle Olson takes a look at the facts before casting his vote at a board meeting. Staying informed on the issues is just a small part of a board member’s job. Below: Farmer Louis Beirwagen puts the same careful thought into his decisions both on the farm and at meetings. Those decisions help keep the Big Sandy Schools an effective, smooth-running system. Lower right: Retiring member Ray Williams cautiously studies this item before placing his signature on it. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Superintendent Boyd Romine’s leadership has kept Big San- dy’s educational system in model order. Mr. Romine came to Big Sandy in 1967 and has faithfully served both school and community since his arrival. Center: Darrell Chauvet, along with Arland Gasvoda, was elected to the board in an April 1 election. Darrell, taking a board member’s interest in school and com- munity activities, urges his burro on in a spring donkey basketball game. Lower left: Chairman Fred Bitz approves another item of business with both beaming smile and signa- ture. Mr. Bitz retired from trusteeship after 19 years of service, five of those as chairman. Lower center: Marilyn Lund quickly reviews some legal material before contributing her ideas to the discussion. Alertness with effi- ciency is essential when passing needed legis- lation. Lower right: Lindy Halverson labors to spot every minute detail of the contract he is judging. By paying special attention to details, the trustees insure Big Sandy students a high quality education. Center left: “These cards are marked; they’re a mess!” Boyd Romine, superintendent, takes a break from the pres- sures of administrating by playing poker on the senior sneak trip. Mr. Romine served as a bus driver and chaperone on the senior excur- sion to Flathead Lake Lodge. The Big Sandy Public Schools are looking forward to the next decade with a great deal of interest and enthusiasm and acknowledge the fact that students are presently learning at a rate that was inconceivable as little as five years ago. The Board of Trustees and Administration, although continuing to demand strict discipline and attendance and sticking to the basics, have been doing considerably investigating and evaluating of all areas of the educational program with a long range goal of improving the total program so that students are better prepared for what the 80’s might have to offer. A local Vocational Education Advisory Council has been re-structured and is expected to provide an input of ideas that will be acceptable to the Board for implementation, the results of which hopefully will strengthen that area of the cirriculum. Computer Education will become a part of at least the high school curriculum. We feel this to be a necessity because of the increase in computer technology and the fact that we are convinced that computer awareness and training will be an essential component of the educational pro- gram our students need. Plans are to continue a well diversified extra-curricular program (speech, music, athletics, science fairs, etc.) without over emphasizing the program in relation to the academic areas. Some consideration has been given to petitioning to a lower classification because of the declining enrollment, and this is due primarily to the difficulty experienced in continued eleven- man football. Hopefully, if this does occur, our students will continue to put forth the effort and pride for continued success by Big Sandy High School. In conclusion, we have always been very proud of our product and sincerely hope that group and personal efforts by our students will continue to be rewarding. Congratulations to the Class of 1980 and a special thank-you for your contributions to the Big Sandy Public Schools. —Boyd E. Romine, Supt. 37 STAFF FILL KEY ROLES ir THIS PAGE: Top left: Janitorial work is not all smiles and Jim Stave, long-time janitor at the grade school, will probably attest to that. Top right: Ruda Marshall takes a rest from her daily chores as the grade school secretary and teachers aid. Center left: Cooking for a family is a difficult task alone, but try fixing lunch for hungry grade school and high school students. Hazel Genereux is pictured as one of the cooks assigned to this unenviable job. Center right: Arliss Craig is another vital member of the cooking staff that efficiently serves the students. Below: Ber- nard Witschen is constantly seen moving about the school doing something to improve the looks of our building. Lower center: A new member of the high school janitorial staff, Rosemary Witschen is a valu- able asset as a partner with her husband, Bernard. Lower right: Cheryl Grubb is doing one of her many jobs as the high school secretary—writing tran- scripts. OPPOSITE PAGE: Top: Nancy Ray keeps busy with her continual challenge of numbers and figures. This past year was Nancy’s rookie year as school clerk. Center left: Shirley Kulbeck takes a momentary break from the anticlimactic part of cooking—clean- ing up. She assists in preparing the meals for the grade and high school students. Lower left: Chief cook Lois Drew has been an intricate part of the traditionally top-quality hot lunch program with this year being no exception. Center: Nancy Ray gives the activity fund book another check as she balances out the accounts of the various school ac- tivities. Lower center: Lois Drew, school cook, enthu- siastically prepares another lunch for the students and faculty of Big Sandy Public Schools. She is kept busy daily with her job of feeding the many hungry mouths that enjoy the food of the hot lunch program. Mm! Mm! Good! Mm! Mm! Good! That’s what Lois Drew’s cooking is—Mm! Mm! Good! Lower right: Versatility man Bernard Witschen attempts to fix a shade that some unruly student pulled down too far. Bernard is called upon to do such tasks daily. TOTAL PROGRAM The non-teaching staff is an important link in the chain of activities here at Big Sandy Public Schools. The lunch crew, for instance, is faced with the challenge of preparing nourishing lunches that are also appealing enough to encourage the students to eat them. It must he difficult at times to plan a menu in advance and try to stay within the governmental requirements and at the same time stay within the budget. As we all know, you can't please everyone all the time, but Lorn Drew. Hazel Genereux. Shirley Kulbeck. and Arliaa Craig keep trying to feed our children appetizing meals at a minimal cost to us. Ruda Marshall keeps the office at the grade school running smoothly as well as serving as a part-time teachers aid. Cheryl Grubb is the secretary at the high school and she and Ruda have become adept at all sorts of jobs. They do some of everything, from typing letters and tests to performing noon duty, and occasionally overseeing a class in a teacher's absence. They are always pleasant and cheerful and this just seems to make everyone feel food about coming to work. Well, almost. Nancy Ray ha� been on the staff in the capacity of clerk for the past year and is trying to follow Mr. Snow's example of keeping accurate and complete recurds for the districta. Frank Balazic and George Ament are still our reliable bus drivers who occasionally must get tired of fighting bad roads and mechanical failures of one kind or another day after day. If they do, they keep it to themselves and put on a smile for the rest of us. Our school buildings and grounds receive many hours of devoted care and maintenance each week. The team of Mr. Mrs. Witschen take care of the high school, and Jim Stave, with the help of Roger Harsotti. takes cate of the grade school. Any time a problem arises they are more than willing to come to the rescue, whether it be a leaky faucet that needs repairing, or cartons of supplies that need unloading. They always have a smile an their faces and a pleasant word for everyone. Many people assume that as the doors close on the final day of school, all activity shuts down until school starts in the fall. This is not true. Besides the administrators still being on duty preparing for next year's hustle and hustle, our custodians have to use the summer months for a complete face lift of their buildings. If one were to visit the school on any summer day, the general consensus would be that someone was moving out. Desks, chairs, typewriters, etc. can he found lining the halls while the scrubbing, waxing and painting is tic mg done within the classrooms. The clerk can also be found at her desk during the summer, and when the bookkeeping is all caught up. you may find her with a paint brush in hand also. As in any job. there are incidents that happen which are only amusing much later. An example was when Mr. Stave was cleaning the furnace and forgot to shut the furnace room door. Later when he walked into the kitchen he thought the cooks had all been replaced to avoid discrimination. They had all changed color and their white uniforms were no longer white Needless to say. the spring cleaning started a little early. We all have our embarrassing moments that give humor to others. There was the time the cooks were preparing for the next day's menu which was frozen breaded chicken. Mrs. Genereux. thinking it was fresh chicken they were to fix. offered to put a couple cases of chickens in cold water. The rest of the lunch crew thought maybe Hazel had come up with a new recipe for breaded chicken. All in all our school must be a good place to work because most of our staff members have been here for several years. Our schools and the students and staff have always been a source of pride to our community and will continue to be as long as we all work together to improve the areas that need improving and support the areas that have been so successful in the past —Nancy Ray- 39 MILEY SCHOOL FACULTY INFLUENCE THIS PAGE: Top right: Gladys Aman instructs social science for the upper three grades at the F.E. Miley School. Center: While grade school English teacher Mr. Thornton spends his working hours with the elementary students, he also en- joys aiding the high school pupils with both wres- tling and football. Here, he relays statistics from the playing field to the announcer’s booth at a football game. Center right: Both second and third grade students receive a step in their educa- tional process from Laurel Ann Burroughs, who is in her first year at the F.E. Miley School. Lower center: Although one of Big Sandy High School’s traditions is not to play basketball on donkeys, the Pioneer Club did sponsor a game on these animals. During this game, Terri Marx readies herself for another adventurous trip down the court. Lower right: When Helen Hashley is not helping the grade school students acquire reading skills, she is supervising the grade school library. OPPOSITE PAGE: Top Left: A work day for May Lotton includes educating the second grade class in phonics, reading, spelling, and mathemat- ics. Center right: Special education instructor Te- resa Marx, a 1980 addition to the F.E. Miley School faculty, spends her school hours with ele- mentary students from all six grades. Center: Along with the administrative duties of being grade school principal, Mr. O'Malley also de- velops the math skills of fourth and sixth grade students. Lower left: Although Marjorie Nelson is a new member of the Big Sandy school system, she is not unquainted with her profession. She taught in Nebraska and Valier before moving to Big Sandy to instruct third grade. Lower right: Ann Burroughs, Ruda Marshall, and Terri Marx put the pressures of school behind them and enjoy a football game in the evening. 40 Homecoming 1980 gave us pause to reflect upon much of the tradition that has established the Big Sandy School system as one of the finest anywhere. Many reminders of our proud tradition can be recalled as we remember times spent at the F.E. Miley School. The children’s artwork so proudly displayed each season and every holiday shows the community’s pride in its children’s earliest attempts to create. A walk through the halls quickly reminds many of us of the people who worked for so many years with so many of us. An old piano reminds us of spring concerts with Mrs. Tuffley. A window full of spindley plants reminds us of science experiments with Mrs. Humes. The school kitchen where for so many years Fred Bitz organized the Halloween Hamburger fry; for many of us it was our First welcome to the high school, and we found the welcome __________________ warm and friendly. A walk through the gym reminds us of many other dances, sock hops, and proms; that always featured Mr. Hammond stand- ing near the door complaining about the volume of the music. A stop just outside the door reminds us that, although the people we’ve remem- bered are retired now, our community hon- ors those who have contributed to our fine tradition. The dedication to Mr. Miley stands as a reminder of our community’s respect for its educator. We pass by “the bench,” quickly forgetting the hours some of us were detained there, and go home to once again pour over old Pioneers. We begin with our first class picture. Looking again at those happy little faces, we pause to think of how much each one accom- plished. The little girl in the front row graduated at the top of her nursing class. That noisy littly blonde boy went on to earn a law degree at Northwestern. There’s the boy who will soon graduate from West Point, and next to him the state’s top col- lege basketball forward. The littlest girl in the front row just graduated from medical school. Doctors, lawyers, ranchers, politi- cians, homemakers: each one making a suc- cessful start in life and many of them are sending their children through school in Big Sandy Schools where a tradition of excellence encourages them to become all that they can be. —John O’Malley, Elementary Principal. May, 1980 41 EARLY ATTITUDES The grade school educators are important not only because they teach us the funda- mentals—reading, writing, and arithmetic- —but also because they influence our atti- tudes. They instill in us the ability to react either favorably or unfavorably to situations. Their pessimism or optimism plays a large role in shaping the attitudes of their pupils later in life. Because of the large influence these instructors have on Big Sandy stu- dents, credit must be given to them for the outstanding academic and social quality of graduates from BSHS. —Lori Archibald THIS PAGE: Top center: Rita Kulbeck in- troduces children to their first taste of edu- cation—kindergarten. Top right: Beverly Phalen leads the F.E. Miley students through their first full year of education. Center: Because prodding donkeys is done in a different manner from doing so to stu- dents, Ann Burroughs finds some difficulty in moving her animal during the Pioneer Club sponsored donkey basketball game. Center right: After teaching in Louisiana for four years, Kay Robison was introduced to the Big Sandy School system last year as a substitute instructor. She now educates fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students in science and art. Lower center: Grade school principal John O’Malley takes time out from the pressures of leading the grade school by helping out a local farmer. Lower right: First grade students are prepared for higher levels of education by Lorna Springer. OPPOSITE PAGE: Top left: A grade school teacher must have a variety of craft ideas to keep the students busy for an hour each week. Kay Robison shows Lana Welty how to construct one of this teacher’s cre- ations. Top right: Big Sandy music instruc- tors must be proficient as directors of both bands and choirs. Here, Jon Tester dis- plays the art of leading grade school sing- ers at the annual Christmas concert. Lower left. A new member of the F.E. Miley facul- ty, Jon Tester develops the elementary students musical skills. Lower center: Richard Thornton establishes himself as English mentor for fourth, fifth, and sixth grade pupils. Lower right: Mr. O’Malley performs one of the many duties of main- taining the school cafeteria. Besides caring for the milk, he must also supervise clean- ing the tables, take lunch tickets, and disci- pline overly zealous diners. 42 SECONDARY EDUCI Upper right: Second-year mathematics and science teacher Chris Brumwell takes time to show the friendly smile that has made her a popular figure in our school. Center left: A demonstration works effectively for assistant football coach Ron Mangold, as he shows Dave Pegar and John Bilderback the mechanics of a perfect hike. Center: “Santa” Dave Nelson and his elf Mark Gasvoda apparently did not fulfill Mr. Mehlhoffs wish, as he was still driving a red Toyota pickup after the Christmas break. Center right: Eastern Montana College graduate Larry Brumwell beams his satisfaction while grading another paper in the resource room. Lower left: For Stacy Solberg’s hard work during both basketball seasons, cheerleader advisor Chris Brumwell congratulates her with a handshake. Lower center: Energetic and enthusiastic Orville Grasdock keeps his students and himself constant- ly busy in his math and electronics classes. Mr. Grasdock always has time for struggling” students and is also involved in many community and church activities. Lower right: A mainstay in our school and community since 1956, Lawrence Green teaches world history and English at BSHS. ATORS DEFEND Left: Science and business teacher Janice Haken grins as she hands out one of her renowned biology assignments. Center left: Vo-Ag instructor and FFA advisor John Hash ley cracks a smile as he waits to get back to one of his Vo-Ag classes. Below: Sports coaches Lackner, Brumwell, Mangold and Nelson get their posteriors “iced” at a typically fun pep rally. Lower left: Business teacher and basketball coach Roy Lackner tries to hide his growing beard with the sports page on his desk. Lower center: P.E. instructor and biology teacher LadeneMangold seems amused as she looks at her busy art students. Lower right: Football coaches Larry Brumwell, Dave Nelson and Ron Mangold take time out from one of those “murdering” practices to pose on the newly grassed field. AND REINFORCE ACAD Big Sandy High School has long been known for its emphasis on academics. For 8 school lo be so strong in academics, discipline has had to be an important part of that success. As educators in Big Sandy, we are fortunate to have a strong tradition of good discipline, and teaching is certainly made easier with the atmosphere that is present here Students know what is expected of them, and many know the consequences first-hand if those expectations have not been fulfilled. The tradition of strong discipline carries over to other areas also. The athletic program here has always been a solid one. The young athletes know that dedication and hard work do pay off in the end. Other numerous tradilons at Big Sandy High School, including carnivals, homecoming, etc., all require students and teachers to work toward a common goal It is hard to imagine that taking place at just any school. Certainly BSHS is an exception lo the ordinary school of 1980. However, when changing times mean students need changing curriculum� , the school can adjust to that need. As an example, with the growing use of computers in our society, the math program here has emerged with a new course. Computer Programming As another example, if a student needs help bringing a basic skill up to grade level, he can now get help through the special resource room or with the help of a tutor. In the athletic field, BSHS has equal opportunities for girls and for boys, a change from past years. So the school doe� break tradition, but only when that need has been adequately shown. Teachers and students have many memories to look hack on in the year 1980. As usual, students and advisors spent long hours and did tremendous joha in all extracurricular activities: music, speech, science club. FFA and FHA. and in all the areas of athletics. The memories and traditions in these activities will live on for many years. Perhaps in years to come, other schools will see that honoring traditions does work, as they look upon Big Sandy as a school that educated many students very well. —Chris Brumwell EMICLINE No Photo Available OPPOSITE PAGE Upper left: Art teacher Ladene Mangold shows off her students’ art projects to observer Mrs Hakensen I pper center Music teacher Keith Olson put in extra hours working on h.s classes music. Upper right Ron Mangold takes time off from his teaching and coaching to pose for a remarkable Robert Redfnrd pose. Lower left: .I V basketball coach Larry ’Big Foot Brumwell attempts vainly to block Kenny Chamberlain a lay up. Lower center Beardless Roy Lackner gives «me of hi patented Mexican pep talks Lower right: FHA advisor Helen Maxwell helps our the -girl� by peeling some of their apples. THIS PAGE Top left. Algebra, chemistry, and math of anv kind this man knows them all exceptionally well Here. Robert Mehlholt pauses .u t a moment from h.s hectic schedule Upper center Third year instructor Keith Olaon not only teaches hand and choir, but he also spends many extra h«.urs directing Sandy Sixteen and helping studenu prepare for music fest.val- I pper right: Always eager to help when he is called upon, sometimes preacher, sometimes teacher” Grahame Nicobon gives the invocation at the athletu banqet (enter left A former Minnrot . Minnesota native. David Nelson adapted well to Big Sandy. Montana s climate A a first year faculty member, he taught driver’s education and P E- and health, and he coached football and track Center Although she . not new to the m-H,k.I system. Christine I lmen officially joined the teaching staff just this year Before she started teaching junior high English. Chris worked after school with speech club’s debaters. Lower right: As football roach. Mr. Nelson was granted the honor of handing out football letters at the athletic banquet Here, receiver Perrv Goll is rewarded for his strenuous practicing and rigorous training Left: N«.t only doe Grahame Nielson teach journal.sm and freshman, sophomore, and junior English, but he acts a advisor for the annual sUff as well 47 MR. BARSOTTI’S MESSAGE The past school year has been another successful year for Big Sandy High School. The accomplishments of our students have once again been outstanding. Whether the competition was in sports or in the aca- demic areas, our students excelled. In sports, for in- stance, the football team, under a new coach and with a few inexperienced players, had a quite respectable re- cord. Although the girls’ basketball team suffered a disappointment at divisional, the girls had an otherwise outstanding season. The wrestling squad, although small in numbers, managed to qualify most of its mem- bers for the state meet. The boys’ basketball team, also under a new coach, had a fantastic year, finishing in fourth place at the state tournament. The music students capped their extracurricular season by qualifying a large number of students for the state music festival and by being selected as the honor band at the district festival. Under the direction of its first new coach in sixteen years, Speech Club captured its seventh straight Class B title in speech. Science Club brought home three special awards from the state fair while F.F.A. recorded its second national honor when Calvin Pleninger received his American Farmer Award. The F.H.A. girls brought home the coveted Rose Chap- ter Award from their state convention. Not only did our school realize all these achievements in the extracurricular areas, but our students also rated well in other areas. In math competition, many of our school members received superior ratings, with two of our boys taking top honors in the high school and junior high divisions. Our seniors accumulated many honors in various leadership contests, as well as earning many scholarships. Although these many and varied honors do not, of course, represent the main emphasis of our school sys- tem, I feel that they do reflect what a fine school we have. Our school is recognized in many areas as an excellent education system. Such recognition does not come by chance; it comes from the effort put forth by a lot of people—teachers, students, parents, school board members, etc. Hopefully as the years go by, we will continue to uphold our fine traditions. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the stu- dents, the parents, the faculty, the Board of Trustees, and the community for their support during my first year of transition from sixteen years as a teacher to my becoming the high school principal. This past year has been quite a learning experience for me, and I greatly appreciate the cooperation I have received. —James Barsotti 40 VOLUNTEERS KEEP CLERICAL ORDER Traditions are a very important aspect, particularly in the Big Sandy High School system. The efforts put forth by guidance, library, and office staff workers establish a well known tradition. The transmission of knowledge through Tiling, telephone answering, and secretarial functions keeps the school system running smoothly. The guidance staff and their advisor. Mrs. Maxwell, gather high school statistics as well as college and future data. If you wish for any information on colleges and career opportunities, the Guidance Office and it� efficient helper� will obtain all the needed knowledge. If you are ever in doubt about the ins and outs of a certain career, go to the Guidance Office and help w;ll he offered in every way possible. Need assistance in finding the right information? Go to Mr Green and the Library staff. This well-trained, efficient staff is upholding the tradition of providing fast, helpful service to all. They know exactly where to look for the information you are seeking, thus making the frustrating task of locating evidence simpler. Let this staff help serve your needs; they are pleased and proud to do so. The office staff under Mr. Barsotti and t'heryl Grubb is continuing the tradition of providing a smooth-running efficient office. There are many varied duties: taking roll, answering the telephone, taking lunch count, taking messages, operating the various office machines, and typing Tor and helping the faculty and the students in every possible way. Not only do the students learn valuable office skills which may later he applied to the business world, but they are also doing a service to the school. Traditionally, guidance, library, and office have had staffs consisting of students, but watched and guided by advisors. Thin system has worked well over the years and should continue to work well in the future. Big Sandy Public Schools are different because they honor these traditions that do work. —Kelly Braun RIGHT: Office Staff—Jill Archibald. Heidi Skaa- lure, Kathy Bahnmiller, Kelly Braun, Virginia I ee, Greg Gullickson, Lori Archibald, Patti Yirsa, Joan Berlinger. BELOW: Guidance Staff—Veronica Wits- chen, Doreen W'hetham, Donna Nivens LOWER RIGHT: Library Staff—Lori Marshall, Stefani Green, Christine Matthew, Robin Williams, Jennifer dalle, Mike Richter, Mr. Green. 50 EDITORS CONVENE The GAL and Pioneer Club supplied the Big Sandy community and school with another exceptional year of athletic events. The tradition of high quality sportsmanship and a competitive attitude kept our little school among the top state-level contenders throughout the year. Along with their glorious moments, the teams and individuals experienced many hardships. Shannon Green’s separated shoulder was a major factor in the girls’ basketball team falling short of its goal to compete at state. Yet the excellent drive and competitiveness of the team kept the girls in the battle to finish with a respectable third place in the divisional tournament. With a few new maneuvers in the playbook. Coach Nelson prepared his first Big Sandy football squad for a grueling season. Though the team had a lack of members, the drive for competition thrived within each helmet. Even in the absence of “J.R. and behind the notorious “side-arm Eggy,” the team finished the season with three wins and four losses. Behind the leadership of veteran coach Ron Mangold, the Big Sandy grapplers wrestled their way to another successful season. Due to lack of numbers, the team was cut short of a conference title and had to settle for a hard-earned second-place trophy. Under the direction of Coach Roy Lackner, the boys’ basketball team was able to play basketball with a re- laxed, yet highly-competitive atti- tude. Through various ways used to gain a mental edge, Lackner led his team to a fourth-place finish at state. To wrap up the year, the Pioneer Club held its annual banquet to honor the athletes. Through this banquet, one would have easily discovered that the 1979-80 athletic year was a repeat of preceding years. The excellent quality of the town supporters and athletes are still the same, only the faces have changed. —Calvin Danreuther TOP: GAL —Jill Archibald, Marcella Springer, Heidi Skaalure, Kelly Braun, Sherri Bitz, Suedee Galle, Lori Marshall, Karen Beirwagen. Row 2: Doreen Whetham, Margaret Cline, Jody Romine, Stacy Solberg, Steph- anie Ament, Bonny Kulbeck, Angie Williams, Mrs. Mangold. Row 3: Tonya Sluggett, Veronica Witschen, Jennifer Galle, Phyllis Pegar, Julie Pursley, Kathy Cline, Lisa Grasdock, Stacy Gasvoda, Vicki Bitz. Row 4: Vicki Terry, Patti Cavitt, Theresa Bartkoske, Kathi Geyer, Janette Ament, Tami Robertson, Lisa Bahn- miller. LEFT: Pioneer Club — Perry Goll, Mark Batey, Kathy Bahnmiller, Ste- fan i Green, Doreen Whetham, Caren Patterson, Bart Bitz, Mr. Nelson. Row 2: Mike Baxter, Tim Craig, Steve Bahnmiller, Chuck Witschen. Clint Ophus, Melinda Bold, Karen Beirwa- gen, Michelle Vielleux, Calvin Dan- reuther. Row 3: Brenda Kulbeck, Patti Yirsa, Shannon Green. Brock Genereux, Dave Pegar, Dave Sande, Jeff Remick, Dan Ulmen, Mike Viel- leux. Row 4: Daren Schuster, Mike Faber, Ken Chamberlain. Mike Rich- ter, Jeff Ament. Ben Jenkins, Kirby Kulbeck, Russell Schmid. 51 LENSES, LINES AND DEADLINES HOUSER — FEB. 14, 1980 WRITERS WRITE ON “Journalism-the art of putting to- gether the school paper.” This year’s Rouser staff consists of eight stu- dents. They gather, report, and dis- tribute the school news; and with the help of Grahame Nicolson, they learn while having fun. Seventh period is the time slot for the one senior, Caren Patterson, and the seven juniors-Clint Ophus, Bart Ostrom, Greg Gullickson, Dave Pe- gar, Jeff Ament, Jeff Remick and Patti Yirsa-to meet in room six to discuss the rules of newspaper style. Each meeting is a new experience. Whether the class takes one of Mr. Nicolson’s famous fill-in-the-blank quizzes or sits and discusses possible article topics, the time is spent wise- ly. “You call this a class,” was the com- ment from one journalism student referring to the relaxed atmosphere found while working on the paper. “Mr. Nicolson lets us enjoy ourselves a lot,” she continued, “but we know when to get serious.” Stefani Green expressed her opinion of the Rouser by saying, “I think that the Rouser staff this year will uphold the tradition of having an excellent paper.” by Patti Yirsa OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: Rouser Staff—Patti Yirsa, Greg Gullickson, Dave Pegar, Mr. Nicol son, Clint Ophus, Jeff Ament, Jeff Remick, Bart Ostrom, Caren Patterson. LOWER LEFT: Four members of the Annual Staff—Juniors Patti Yirsa, Jeff Ament, Jeff Remick, and Stefani Green—get on their mark, get set, and go on their assault of Big Sandy businesses for wanted advertisements. LOWER RIGHT: The remainder of the Annual Staff includes Mr. Nicolson, Suedee Galle, Mike Richter, Lori Archibald, Reg Springer, and Shannon Green. THIS PAGE, UPPER LEFT: Jeff Remick seems awed as he looks over the assignment he has just received. CENTER LEFT: “A yearbook never forgets .,” says Shannon Green as she gives one of the annual’s annual patented announcements. CENTER RIGHT: Clint Ophus takes on one of the extra duties performed by Rouser staffers. Putting the paper together is just one of the many facets of Rouser responsibilities. CENTER: Patti Yirsa interviews the principal in trying to learn facts on a major writing task for journalists—putting together an editorial. LOWER LEFT: “Go up, way up,” was a typical comment from advisor Grahame Nicolson when no work was needed on the paper. Here, Bart Ostrom takes advantage of “going way up” to the study hall. When one thinks of tradition, one should also think of quality. One of the most traditional aspects of BSHS is its demand of excellence. This aspect manifests itself not only in academics, but also in extracurriculum such as speech, music, basketball, wrestling, FHA, and track. In order to capture the quality of this institution and its activities, the publications department must also maintain rigorous standards. In past years, the Pioneer has been filled with superior photographs that were taken by such masters as Russ Moes, Kevin Skaalure, and Alan Archibald. This year, my rookie Suedee Galle and I tried to follow their examples. With the guidance and other aid of Mr. Nicolson. we churned out prints which we felt could well represent the true heart and soul of our school. We broke tradition, however, by literally adding color to our yearbook. We decided to make this minor change because we thought it was necessary to meet the present needs of our subscribers. Throughout the 70’s, the Big Sandy annual has been graced with lines created by several verbal geniuses. 1980’s yearbook staff certainly did not lack the grandeur of the previous decade s crew. Again we stayed away from gag captions. Instead of attempting to write cute or corny sentences, we strove to create lines that were information, impressive, and yet entertaining. The student body assisted us by making our publication come alive with their various essays. Deadlines were not much of a hassle this year: we never stayed at work after 11 p.m. Mr. Nicolson missed the first quarter of school, but he more than made up for his absence by doing a lot of our work for us. Bo Segar best summarizes our year when he sings ”.. deadlines and commitments what to leave in what to leave out ” He adds about our staff that ”. we’re still running against the wind . ” and about Big Sandy High he concludes ‘we’re older now, but still running against the wind.” —Reg Springer 53 LEADERSHIP GROUP SET When one thinks of the National Honor Society and Stu- dent Council, one thinks of the intellectuals of the school- —students with “brains.” Well, one can also disco- ver—through the members involved—that it is not neces- sarily their God-given talent, but their ability to work hard, their ability to make sacrifices, and their ability to be cooperative. Hard work, sacrifice, and cooperation are three of the basic ingredients which make a successful person, and BSHS has been fortunate to have such people in the Student Council and the National Honor Society. Mike Faber, Calvin Danreuther, and Michelle Vielleux were the leaders of our Student Council in 1979-80. These three seniors worked profusely, along with other members from all of the different classes and organizations. Student Council had a rifle raffle that was a good money raiser early in the school year. Also, they received the matching funds from the Fish and Game Department. This money belongs to the Outdoor Recreation Project, originated by the 1978-79 Student Council to renovate the tennis courts and football area. The Student Council also arose in time of need as exem- plified in the car wash for the Nicolson fund. This money earned helped defer the costs of the unfortunate plane accident which befell Karen Nicolson and her two boys, Chris and Carl. The Student Council is usually composed of conscientious people. They are representatives for their fellow students, and they spend extra time working to better their school. One member stated that because he belonged to student council, he learned added responsibility—responsibility to himself and to his organization. The National Honor Society, consisting of eligible stu- dents grades 10-12, is an elite group of individuals. They must not only have a “B” average for three consecutive nine weeks, but they also must show leadership, citizen- ship, service, and character. Big Sandy’s chapter is distin- guished, for it is one of the oldest in the area. The officers for last year included Shannon Green, Lori Archibald, and Stefani Green. Mr. Green is the sponsor. The only fund-raiser that the Honor Society partakes in is the horseshoe throw at the carnival. The money from this game is then used to buy the awards for the honor stu- dents at the end of the year. These awards include sopho- mores’ letters, juniors’ pins, and seniors’ certificates. Although the demands made upon members of these two organizations are challenging, they are also basically re- warding. A student finds that the more he puts forth, the more he receives. High school is our stepping stone to the future. In high school, one develops work habits and pat- terns that more often than not benefit us in our later endeavors. National Honor Society and Student Council are two excellent groups for a student to develop those skills. —Mike Richter 54 AND KEEP STANDARDS I OPPOSITE PAGE: TOP: Student Council officers for 1979-80: Mike Faber, president; Michelle Vielleux, secretary-treasurer; Calvin Danreuther, vice president; and Reg Springer, District president. CENTER: Student Council: Michelle Vielleux, Calvin Danreuther, Mike Faber, Reg Springer, Camille Turk, Jodi Romine, Jill Archibald, Heidi Skaalure, Melinda Bold, Tom Bartkoske, Chad Ostrom, Audra Berlinger, Darin Genereux, Greg Gullick- son, Kelly Braun, Bart Bitz, Caren Patterson, Kip Pursley, and Bart Ostrom. LOWER: Honor Society; Jodi Romine, Kelly Braun, Michelle Vielleux, Melinda Bold, Patti Yirsa, Marcella Springer, Jill Archibald, Heidi Skaa- lure, Caren Patterson, Bart Bitz, Lisa Works, Jeff Remick, Dan Ulmen, Mike Faber, Reg Springer, Kirby Kulbeck, Mike Richter, Steve Bahnmiller, Shan- non Green, Lori Archibald, Joan Berlinger, Suedee Galle, Stacy Solberg, Brian Welty. John Bold, Kevin Barsotti, Allison Ralph, Stefani Green. Karen Beirwagen and advisor Mr. Green. THIS PAGE: TOP LEFT: Eighth grader Bobby Denning is given a math award for his superior talents from Mrs. Brumwell. TOP RIGHT: Brian Gasvoda, shown participating in Hon- est Abe’s skit, chops his way into the high school. UPPER CENTER LEFT: Perry Goll explains Honest Abe’s platform as Brock Genereux and Jeff Ament look and listen on. UPPER CENTER RIGHT: Dan Ulmen finds boo-boo in Abe’s platform and explains the problem. Greg Gullickson and Bart Ostrom look for more boo-boos. LOWER CENTER LEFT: The win- ners of the government day elections were next year’s student council offi- cers—The Real People party, consisting of Dan Ulmen, secretary-treasurer; Bart Ostrom, vice president; and Greg Gullickson, president. LOWER CEN- TER RIGHT: The Honest Abe party was on the losing end of an extremely close election. Officers were Perry Goll, secretary-treasurer: Jeff Ament, president; and Brock Genereux. vice president. LOWER PICTURE: Honor Society advisor Mr. Green seems amused as he looks at the honor roll with officers Stefani Green, ‘secretary’; Shannon Green, president; Caren Patter- son, student council representative; and Lori Archibald, vice president. The annual Government Day was capped off by the Honor Society’s Awards Assembly. The June 5 program began with the introduction of the Boy’s State delegates. The awarding of the Honor Society pins and letters was followed by the presentation of Student Council and Pioneer Patrol certifi- cates. Other deserving students received recognition in the areas of typing, music, Pep Club, Rouser, annual, cheerlead- ing, commercial subjects, PE, gymnastics, mathematics, ora- tory and track. Those who garnered special awards included Lori Archibald, MIEA Silver Key for journalism; Stephanie Ament, freshman spelling; Lisa Bahnmiller and Jamie Het- trick, Presidential Physical Fitness Awards; Tom Bartkoske and Reg Springer, Superior Math Awards; Michelle Vielleux, Arion Award; Reg Springer, John Phillip Sousa Award; Bart Ostrom, Soil Conservation speech contest; Shannon Green, Female Athlete of the Year; Calvin Danreuther, Male Ath- lete of the Year; Stefani Green, Voice of Democracy; Lori Archibald, and Reg Springer, Senior Citizenship; Lori Archi- bald, and Reg Springer, Senior Citizenship; Lori Archibald, Valedictorian Scholarship. Michelle Vielleux received a spe- cial commendation for missing only two days in six years of school. —Bart Ostrom 55 CLASSY CAREER PRESERVED AND PROMOTED OPPOSITE PAGE Top right: Freshmen and sophomores—Phyllis Pegar, Julie Pursley, Kari Geyer, Jennifer Galle, Angie Williams, Bonny Kulbeck, Dawn Robertson. Row two: Sherri Bitz, Veronica Witschen, Karla Whetham, Dorie Hettrick, Virginia Lee, Rhonda Marten, Stephanie Ament. Row three: Lyla Ophus, Marcella Springer, Darla Ulmen, Suedee Galle. Lori Marshall, Jodi Romine, Stacy Solberg, Margaret Cline, Patty Ber- linger, Monica Otto. Center: Standing in line to model at the FHS Style Show, Jodi Romine seems to be unaffected by the tension which has grasped those in her midst. In the foreground, Dawn Robertson plinks out tunes that provide a background for the event. Center right: Annette Terry and Maureen Berlinger skillfully prepare a display for the state convention. This particular display won a Red Rose award. Lower right: Sno-Ball king and queen Mike Faber and Kelly Braun. THIS PAGE Top center: As Stacy Solberg tries to keep guard over the goodies housed in the refrigerator, Lisa Works manages to foil her vigil. Stacy is president of the district for the 1980-81 term and Lisa is her secre- tary. Center left: FHA officer- s—Eleanor Kirkby, Jodi Ro- mine. Joan Berlinger, Brenda Kulbeck, Doreen Whetham, Lisa W'orks, Julie Pursley. Row two: Melinda Bold, president: Michelle Vielleux, Annette Terry, Patti Yirsa, Kelly Braun, Kathy Bahn- miller, Stacy Solberg. Lower left: Junior and Senior FHAers—Michelle Vielleux, Melinda Bold. Kelly Braun, Eleanor Kirkby. Row two: Tammie Whetham, Donna Nivens, Lisa W'orks, Patti Yirsa, Joan Berlinger, Brenda Kulbeck. Row three. Brenda Rice, Maaike Batey, Cheryl Whetham. Annette Terry, Maureen Berlinger, Kathy Bahnmiller, Doreen W'hetham. S6 Lisa Works the new secretary. What “classy career” will involve every- one’s future, and has a local chapter at BSHS? Yes, it’s homemaking, and the homemaking organization is FHA. Future Homemakers of America has a large chapter in our school, but it is all girls. Yes guys. FHA has something for everyone; it teaches not only cooking and sewing, but also stresses raising families and working at jobs of all types. Big Sandy’s FHA chapter was extremely busy this year. Its many activities includ- ed a stuffed animal raffle, a plant sale, a ham raffle, a pick-a-thon, a fruit basket raffle, an Almost Anything Goes fun ses- sion. dances, and basketball games. The members also hosted, prepared, and served two banquets. To start the year off right, the Senior FHA’ers served a Chinese dinner to all freshman girls. They explained to the girls some basic principles of FHA and encouraged them to join. Next on the FHA agenda came the Dis- trict III Convention in Malta. Big Sandy boasted two district officers: Melinda Bold, vice president; and Michelle Viel- leux, song leader. Stacy Sol berg was elected the new district president and With the district convention over, the chapter set their sights on the 1980 State Convention at Bozeman. Each member had duties before the state convention. They all began working on their personal growth projects. The freshmen completed booklets on “Know Yourself and FHA.” while each sophomore worked on her own “Home, School and Community Betterment” project. Each Senior girl completed her final project entitled “Preparation for Adulthood.” The chapter worked together on this year’s Impact Project: “Recognizing a Better You.” Big Sandy cruised into Bozeman anticipating the fun of the state convention. No one was let down as the convention highlighted the FHA year. Big Sandy received another Red Rose Award, and Stacy was installed as a 1980-81 State Officer. The FHA reception, held April 26, was highlighted by the introduction of this year's Chapter Beau, Mike Faber, and the senior girls receiving their silver trays. Melinda received the honor of Outstanding FHA’er 1980. As a Senior Farewell, the freshmen and sophomore home economics classes prepared a turkey dinner. The classes got together for one of the last times and enjoyed friendship and memories. The FHA Style Show and Bake-off was another annual success. Climaxing the style show were the Bake-off awards and the installation of the 1980-81 officers. The 1979-80 main officers included Melinda Bold, president; Michelle Vielleux, vice president; Annette Terry, secretary, and Patti Yirsa, treasurer. The newly installed officers were Jodi Romine, president; Lisa Works, vice president; Brenda Kulbeck, secretary, and Stacy Solberg, treasurer. Throughout the 1979-80 school year, FHA has preserved the high qualities which have always been a part of this prestigious organization. The quality of members has remained exceptional- ly high and each girl has worked to promote better involvement in FHA and its activities. —Michelle Vielleux RURAL TECHNOLOGY SUSTAINED THIS PAGE, top: Exercising one of the many craft learned in Vo-Ag, Junior FFA member Tim Craig practices his welding on a piece of metal. Center: Freshman and Sophomore FFA members- —Kevin Barsotti, James LaBuda, Joe Pegar, Mark Batey. John Bold, Dana Darlington, Shawn Berlinger, Kevin Silvan. Steve Faber, second row: Ken Chamberlain. Kip Pursley, Advisor John Hash ley, Dennis Graff, Tim Bahnmiller. Bruce Thompson, Jeff Reichelt. Daren Genereux, Mike Gasvoda, Handy Tyler. Lower picture: Junior and Senior FFA members—Calvin Danreuther. Mike Baxter, Russell Schmid, Brian Welty, Bart Ostrom, Greg Gullickson, Daren Schuster. Jeff Ament, Tim Craig. Wade Welty, Dan Genereux; second row: Steve Bahnmiller. Kirby Kulbeck, Perry Golf Steve Witschen, Dave Pegar, Brock ) Genereux, Jeff Remick, Mike Faber, Mike Vielleux, Advisor John Hash- ley, Bart Bitz, Robbie Whetham, Marlen Eve. OPPOSITE PAGE, Top left: After varnishing a sign for Mr. Hashley in shop class, Joe Pegar cleans the paint brushes he used, although he claims he was digging for dirt. Joe is an active member of our local FFA chapter. Top center: Ken Chamber- lain, sophomore FFA member, puts his carpenter ability to work as he mounts a hinge on his backboard for his science project. Top right: Grinding down a nail to fit certain specifications, Steve Witschen per- forms just a small part of his project. Steve is a junior and a member of FFA. Center: Sophomore John Bold and fellow FFA member Steve Bahnmiller sit in the shop reminisc- ing about their trip to the Kansas City FFA Convention. The Big Sandy FFA Chapter sends a delega tion to the convention annually. Lower picture: FFA officers—John Hashley, advisor; Jeff Ament, par- liamentarian; Bart Ostrom, student council representative; Kirby Kul- beck, treasurer; Steve Bahnmiller, president; Jeff Remick, sentinel; Daren Schuster, secretary; Brock Genereux, reporter; Dave Pegar, vice president. Big Sandy’s tradition of having a strong FFA program was evident once again this year as we got off to a terrific start. Through hard work and the help of all members, sufficient funds were obtained through the carnival and magazine sales for the budget. This year’s members enjoyed recreation ranging from hamburger feeds and hay-rides to recreation in the gym. Spring brought the ice cream party and a roller skating party. One of the major projects accomplished this year was the purchase of the Chapter Stereo so students might listen to some “tunes” while they worked. Members John Bold and Steve Bahnmiller and alumni member Calvin Pleninger attended the National FFA Convention in Kansas City, Missouri where Calvin received the American Farmer Degree, the highest de- gree any FFA member may receive. The mothers of the senior FFA members once again received “a pair of pliers and a kiss” at the annual reception in February. Ward Judemann, State Presi- dent, and Eric Williams, State Reporter, were our guest speakers. Bart Ostrom did an excellent job of filling in for Steve Bahnmiller, who had a cold. Our outstanding FFA program was well proven at the State Convention in Bozeman, where Mr. Hashley was awarded the Honorary State Farmer Degree for an outstanding job as chapter advisor. Mr. and Mrs. Stan- ley Pleninger were also recipients of the awards, due to Calvin’s receiving the American Farmer Degree earlier in the year. The Chapter was also awarded a special plaque commemorating fifty years of continual service to the state association. Seniors Kirby Kulbeck and Daren Schuster, and junior Brock Genereux attended the convention as judges in agricultural fields while juniors Jeff Remick and Steve Bahnmiller attended the delegate sessions. As it has been in the past, this year will also come to a close with the annual pack trip. This relished event has been and probably will continue to be the high light of the year as it is marked by a feeling of friend- ship and unity among everyone. —Steve Bahmiller F.F.A. PERSONALITIES HONORED News Release—March, 1980 HASHLEY HONORED FOR FFA SERVICE John E. Hashley, FFA advisor and vocational agricul- ture teacher, was awarded Honory State Farmer Degree at the State FFA Convention in Bozeman on March 18, 1980. He was given this award for his eighteen years of outstanding service to the Big Sandy FFA Chapter. News Release—November, 1979 CALVIN PLENINGER HONORED BY FFA Calvin Pleninger of Big Sandy, Montana, received the American Farmer Degree at ceremonies held during the 52nd National Conven- tion of the Future Farmers of America (FFA), in Kansas City, Missou- ri. He was one of the 789 FFA members selected to receive the American Farmer Degree, highest degree of membership in the FFA. As a holder of the American Farmer Degree, he joins a select group representing about one percent of all the nation’s FFA members. Calvin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Pleninger of Big Sandy, Montana. Calvin is the second FFA member to ever receive the American Farmer Degree in the Big Sandy Chapter. Each American Farmer Degree recipient is presented a gold key and certificate by the Future Farmers of America, an organization of almost one-half million members studying agriculture in the United States. They also receive a cash award for travel to Kansas City and attend a breakfast in their honor. The American Farmer Degree is the highest degree of membership in the FFA. It is presented only by the National Organization of the Future Farmers of America to members who have demonstrated ex- ceptional agricultural and leadership ability. eo THIS PAGE PURCHASED BY BIG SANDY F.F.A. CHAPTER riii’VK'E SCIENTIFIC ATMOSPHERE ENRICHED Science Club began the year by restricting its membership to those wishing to enrich their atmospheres by completing a project for state competition. After a few fund-raising schemes, the highlight of the year was, as always, attending the State Science Fair. On Thursday, April 10, a bus driven by Boyd Romine and loaded with two teachers, nine Junior Einsteins, and eight projects departed from BSHS; its destination: Missoula. The format there did not differ from previous years. Tradition demanded that Thursday evening be spent relaxing in the luxurious Super Eight Motel. Friday morning, the tension mounted as contestants proudly assembled the culmination of much effort displayed by their backboards. As always, the dreaded judging was conducted that afternoon. In the evening, the delegation was pleased to discover Mark Gasvoda’s superior rating and the excellent awards of Steve Bahmiller, Mark Batey, Marcella Springer and Jill Archibald, Dave Berkowitz, Tom Bartkoske, Robert Pleninger, and Mark Welty. Jubilant about their accomplishments, the group returned to their rooms. After being warned by their awesome leader Mr. Bob ’Anaconda Mehlhoff that Missoula was a “tough town” with lots of “big guys,” the troops were left under the watchful eye of Mr. “Eagle-Eye” Grasdock to attend a movie, lounge at the motel, or visit Radio Shack and join the Bat tery Club. All were pleased to attend the Awards Banquet Saturday after- noon. The only variation from years past was the menu. Just as each veter- an member had convinced himself that the lasagna served at previous luncheons had tasted good, he discov ered that he would be eating roast beef instead. The scientific minds were soon busy experimenting with the “mini-tools” on the napkins, pota- toes, and Marcella’s raw meat. Dave “Vegas Berkowitz was pleasantly surprised to receive the Junior Engi- neering Award from the Navy. Mark Batey and Steve Bahnmiller, mean while, zealously accepted their Air Force prizes as tops in their respective divisions. Some members returned a little wiser and more experienced, others sleepier (“What time is it?”) and a few wealth- ier (Berkowitz) but all in the club found his evironment enriched through his scientific endeavors and achievements. TOP LEFT: Electricity teacher Or- ville Grasdock helps out Dave Berkowitz along with his other stu- dents. This “help” seemed to help Dave as he won the Junior Engineer- ing Award from the Navy. TOP RIGHT: Mark Gasvoda works busily as he goes over the mathematics in his project one last time. Mark was the only Big Sandy “scientist” to receive a superior rating on his project. LEFT: Science Club guys and gals: Suedee Galle, Marcella Springer, advisor Robert Mehlhoff, Jill Archibald, Julie Pursley, Charlys Barsotti, Ken Cham- berlain, Robin Williams, Phyllis Pe- gar, Kari Geyer, Steve Bahnmiller, Dave Pegar, Stephanie Ament, Mike Baxter, Greg Gullickson, Doreen Whetham, Sherri Bitz, Bart Ostrom, Mark Batey, Tom Bartkoske. Mark Gasvoda. and Robert Pleninger. 61 BROAD RANGE OF PART THIS PAGE, Top: Jill Archibald, Stefani Green, Patti Yirsa, Melinda Bold, Lori Archibald, Mi- chelle Vielleux, Stephanie Ament. Second row: Veronica Witschen, Phyllis Pegar, Joan Ber- linger, Lisa Works, Marcella Springer, Heidi Skaalure, April Kibbee. Third row: Karen Kib- bee, Kelly Braun, Jennifer Galle, Karen Beirwa gen, Brenda Kulbeck, Corinna Turk, Charlys Barsotti, Kari Geyer, Christine Matthew. Center: Pat Bahnmiller, Jeff Remick, Dorie Hettrick, Mike Baxter, John Bold. Second row: Steve Faber, David Sande, Darin Genereux, Mike Viel- leux, Ben Jenkins, Brian Welty, Rhonda Marten, Fred Finke, Tony Robertson. Third row: Joe Pe- gar, Kevin Silvan, Wade Welty, Kevin Barsotti, Brock Genereux, Dave Pegar. Lower picture: Jodi Romine, Monica Otto, Reg Springer, Tim Mat- thew, Robert Pleninger, Tonya Belcourt, Shan- non Green. Second row: Darla Ulmen, Mark Kra lich. Randy Tyler, Tim Bahnmiller, Gary Berg, Shawn Sande. OPPOSITE PAGE Top: Sandy Sixteen members- —Kathy Bahmiller, Karen Beirwagen, Stefani Green, Shannon Green, Eleanor Kirkby, Jodi Ro- mine, Heidi Skaalure, Suedee Galle, Michelle Vielleux, Melinda Bold, Brenda Kulbeck. Back row: Calvin Danreuther, Jhn Bold, Mike Viel- leux, Dave Pegar, Jeff Remick, Dave Sande, Greg Gullickson, Reg Springer. Center: Pictured above is the 73-member Big Sandy Pioneer Chorale. The school was well represented by this group at the District Music Festival where the choir earned a superior rating under the direction of Keith Olson. Lower left: 6th and 7th grade band- —Shona Martin, Janette Ament, Penny Robert- son, Theresa Bartkoske, Tanya Thompson, Stacy Gasvoda. Second row: Lana Weity, Sharia Eve, Kathy Cline, Lisa Grasdock, Patti Cavitt, Ted Allderdice, James Hettrick. Back row: Brian Graff, Matt Baxter, Kenny Martin, Roger Bar- sotti, Chris Faber, Mark Welty, Mark Reichelt, Brian Gasvoda, Jerry LaBuda, Earl Boettcher, Rodney Marten. Lower right: Outstanding Junior band member Stefani Green demonstrates one of the many fingerings on the clarinet. Stefani par- ticipated in the 1979 All-state Band. She recol- lects the experience as being very challenging, but quite rewarding. Stefani and fellow band mem- bers Lori Archibald, Michelle Vielleux and Me- linda Bold formed a clarinet quartet that received a superior rating at both the District and State Music Festivals. ICIPATION EPITOMIZED Again during the 1979-80 school year there was an energetic amount of participation in the musical department of Big Sandy High School. As many music students graduate, there are many more younger students to re- place them. Having been involved in the mu- sic department since I have been in high school, I have been able to see the growing number of music enthusiasts. This active par- ticipation looks to continue. The band class has always averaged approximately 56 stu- dents over the years. With so much participa- tion, it is easy to see where the band’s success comes from. The Big Sandy Chorale has the same story to tell. Many times when singing at District Music Festival the adjudicators have been impressed with the great number of stu- dents in choir coming from a school of Big Sandy’s size. Choir this year had 73 voices from grades 8-12. Big Sandy’s musical pride has always shone. It is fascinating to see such plentiful participa- tion from a comparatively small school. With so many kids involved in music, it does not work to let them chase their musical desires aimlessly. It takes much organization to turn so many musically inclined students into a well-balanced, full- sounding choir or band. The job takes knowledge, practice, under- standing plus an extra amount of patience. These attributes come well-packaged in Mr. Olson. Mr. Olson has been conducting the musical groups for three years and has shaped our musical department into something spec- tacular. Hopefully, he will stay and keep building Sandy’s truly ambitious music de- partment. —Dave Pegar MUSICAL ACTIVITIES ENJOYED Music is one field that in one way or another can be enjoyed by all. There are so many different variations of music to cover the broad spectrum of musical tastes. Ranging from classical to modern rock and roll, music is able to reach all ears because the ability to make all types of music is innate. Other tools can be developed to create music also. Music, no matter in what form, is made to be enjoyed. Among Big Sandy’s high school students it seems to be enjoyed quite a lot. This might be an explanation for so much participation. Big Sandy students involved in the music department seem quite ready to enjoy the music they make, but more importantly, they pride themselves on producing music to the best of their ability. Included with the enjoyment is a tremendous amount of work. The music students have many opportunities to show off their work including local band concerts, sport contests and parades. But the most important opportunity is the District Music Festival held each spring. The Big Sandy band made a fine showing, gaining a superior rating at District, and also earning the right to play in the Honors Concert in the evening. Choir also did well earning an excellent rating. Sandy 16 kept up the same record as in previous years. They received a superior rating, with an excellent rating at state. Along with the choir and band, a number of solos and ensembles were presented for judgment. Dave Pegar, Suedee Galle, and Darla Ulmen all received IPs on their vocal solos. Heidi Skaalure and Karen Beirwagen earned a superior rating on their vocalduet. Dave Pegar and Greg Gullickson received a II, and Kathy Bahnmiller and Annette Terry also attained a II on their duet. Those who performed music with their instruments also faired well at District. Reg Springer earned a superior rating on his saxophone solo. He attained an excellent rating at state. Heidi Skaalure and Stefani Green both gained a II on their clarinet solos. Jodi Romine also earned a II on her saxophone solo. As for the instrumental duets, Stefani and Shannon Green earned a superior rating both at District and State. Michelle Vielleux and Lori Archibald gained a II on their clarinet duet. Stephanie Ament and Phyllis Pegar attained a II on their clarinet duet, and April Kibbee and Veronica Witschen earned a superior rating on their duet. So as another school year comes and goes, we see much musical talent leave. To balance out for our loss, we have many new younger musical students who will do a fine job of replacing those who have graduated. —Dave Pegar Above: Keith Olson, music teacher, spends many hours in preparation for the District and State Music Festivals Here. Greg Gul- lickson, junior, and Mr. Olson rehearse an other song. Greg and classmate Dave Fegar teamed up to perform a vocal duet at Dis- trict. Top right: Multiply talented Sopho- more .Jodi Romine plays through a vocal part in a song for examination by music director Keith Olson. Jodi handles many ac- companiment jobs including Sandy 16 and several solos and ensembles. Right: Using the microphone to enhance hi voice quali- ties, Mike Vielleux assumes the role of lead singer as he warms up on Dixie before Sandy 16 rehearsal. By popular demand, he confines his solo singing to the hand room only. Far right: With the help of accnmpan iast Phyllis Pegar. Jamie Hettrick practices his solo, Minuet. He displayed hi talent at the Mother's Day Smorgasbord Each year the Music Mothers sponsor the smor- gasbord where all members of the fifth, sixth and seventh grade bands play a solo to the enjoyment of the people eating. The proceeds from the dinner are used to pur- chase essentials for the band program. SPEECH AND DRAMA Above are depicted the senior� , who led the 1979-SO speech team to iu seventh consecutive state championship: Allison Ralph, Kelly Braun. Second row: Shannon Green. Keg Springer. Ijiri Archibald Back row: Russell Schmid. Marlen Eve. Upper center: Coach Jim Barsotti has produced seventeen successful speech teams m as many years. Here, he expresse� his thanks for the clock presented to him by the 19«) speech team representing all of his teams in honor of this fact. Upper right: Every year the feaster� at the Speech Club Banquet are entertained with the president of the Hub's address. Here, aenior Reg Springer present� his unique version of the annual event Right. The IMO speech team: Allison Ralph, Greg Gullickaon. Bart Ostrom, Keg Springer. Second row: Suedee Galle. Phyllis Pegar. Wade Welly. Brian W'elty. Third row. Christine Matthew, Kari (lever, Kelly Braun. I««e Hegar, Marlen Eve. Fourth row: Jennifer Galle. Shannon Green. Kevin Barsotti. Russell Schmid. John Bold Fifth row Heidi Skaalure. April Kibbee. Angie Williams. Virginia Lee, Lisa Works Back row: Julie Hursley, Lori Archibald. Charlva Barsotti, Jill Archibald. Stefani Green Below While most people are busily disposing of their food at the club's banquet, freshman Phyllis Pegar takes advantage of this time to share some of her innate humor with her dining companions. She also utilised this gift throughout the season in both humorous duo and solo Lower right. Speech Club officer ; Bart Ostrom, vice presi dent. Reg Springer, president; Christine Ulmen. coach: and Stefani Green, secretary. SPEECH AND DRAMA CONTINUED Upper left: Although senior Reg Springer usually reviewed his comment sheet with complacency, his satisfaction reached a lower level when overlooking his judges’ criticisms from the state meet. After compiling a consistent record of admirable second and third places over the entire season, Reg finished sixth at the final meet of his four-year speaking career. Upper right: Although sophomore Heidi Skaalure’s competition from AA schools stifled her normal confidence during the season, she remained determined. By articulately rehearsing, she reached her previous pinnacle of third at the state meet. Lower left: Ravenous, they may be, but their light-hearted spirit overpowers. Heidi Skaalure, senior Lori Archibald, and junior Greg Gullickson obviously know when a shutterbug is present. Lower right: The fiery rounds having discontinued for another season, the lack of stress is evidenced by the faces and mannerisms of Class of 1981 member Lisa Works, sophomores Suedee Galle and April Kibbee, and first-year speaker Charlys Barsotti. 66 SEE PP. 100-11 FOR SPEECH STORIES AND STATISTICS Upper left: Using some of the 45 minutes that an extemper has to prepare a speech on a current news story, junior Lisa Works practices one of her orations. Upper center: For every minute spent in a round. Wade Welty, a third-year member, realizes that he must spend twenty in preparation. Upper right: Kelly Braun, in her last season, attempts to remove her luggage from beneath a pile of miscellaneous baggage. Bus trips’ terminations often become the worst portions of travel. Lower left: As a junior, Bart Ostrom exhibited the true meaning of “awesome” by placing at every meet that he attended. Lower right: Because debate points count higher than individual points, a speech team with a few good debate teams can win most meets. Big Sandy’s seventh State A-B-C title was largely attributed to those sweet young ladies: graduating speakers Allison Ralph and Lori Archibald, third-year member Stefani Green, and sophomore Jill Archibald. PEP CLUB, PIONEER PATROL, AND COLOR GUARD The school lives of children, teenagers, and adults may see a drastic change in the 1980’s. Perhaps at the end of the decade, school will be held on the planet Mars with space shuttles running back and forth from Earth to Mars. Instead of catching the school bus, a student may have to chase a space shuttle. Watchers of Monday night baseball may have to settle for Moonday night spaceball. With the advance computers that are being developed, people will probably never have a date less Friday night. Computers will pick the dates for people in the future. These dates will be chosen to match personalities. In a sense it will be a blind date, but everyone will be sure that his date is not a creep. This is a view of what the 1980’s may look like. To some the future is dim, but to Big Sandy’s Pep Club, Pioneer Patrol and Color Guard, it is bright. Perhaps the Big Sandy Pioneers will not be playing spaceball, but the Pep Club will be there. The Club will still be serving the community refreshments during the games and cheering on their team. The Pep ( lub, not alone, will have the Pioneer Patrol to be there handing out programs. This will not be their only job. The Pioneer Patrol, composed of twelve sophomore students, will be also in charge of patrolling games. To present the colors before each game, will be the Color Guard. Big Sandy may not be advancing as fast in the 1980 s as other parts of the world, but one thing is certain. Big Sandy’s Pep Club, Pioneer Patrol and Color Guard will still be living at the end of the 1980’s. — Melinda Bold Top right: Pioneer Patrol. Left column— Jodi Romine, Veronica Witschen, Jill Archibald, Marcella Springer, Kevin Barsotti. David Sande. Right column: V.rginia Lee, Suedee Galle, Heidi Skaalure, Joe Pegar. Karen Beirwagen, John Bold. Middle right: Enthusiastic soph- omores shout their pride at a lunch-hour pep rally. A grimacing Kirby Kulbeck, senior, and junior Greg Gul- lickson seem irritated, but the talkative senior duo of Lori Archibald and Shannon Green refuse to be inter- rupted. Below: Color Guard. Allison Ralph, Kelly Braun. Back row— Lori Archibald, Melinda Bold, Kathy Bahnmiller, Annette Terry. Lower right: Pep Club 7� 80 7 V v y 7 y v 7 y i i FOOTBALL THIS PAGE Top left. Quarterback .leff Ament (ID) calls the next play the offense will attempt against Valiar Hie unorthodox Big Sandy deleni was effective. but the offense wouldn’t click as the Panther, shutout the I Tod 4 4 Pioneer K.H.tball Team Shawn Berlinger Mike Gasvoda. Bruce Thompson. Dana Darlington Tim Bahnm.ller -John B.lderback David Sandr Ben Jenkins. Ken Chamberlain. Mark Batey Middle .ma-ot. Dan I lmen Steve Bahnmiller. Jeff Ament. Perry Gull. Brock Genereux. Mike V “ J ff Krmi. k K.nd.11 Tvl,, H . k Wunt IW h K..n M.n|1..|d. Wun. (Wh L.rry Bn—.11. Shuster Bart BiU. (’hack W.tschen. Calvin Danreuther. Bussell Schmid. Tim ( raig. Dan (.enereux. Head ch Dave Nelson Vpper center left Defensive l.nemen Ken Chamberlain and Jeff Rem., k combine their effort. U. down he Chester bilUarrier as Dave Pegar l M looks on The quickne . of the Pioneer defense often tav ? ■ ? lhe tactual advantage of being able to double learn against the opposing hall earner Above: Seniors Mike Faber. Damn ShuMer Chuck Witachen. Bari Bit . Calvin Danreuther Bussell Schmid Lower center left Calvin Danreuther pmm blocks for Junior QB Jeff Ament during the B,g Sandy Chester game The Pioneer team burst ,nU. the «mte.tmth«■ surge of defensive power, holding the Coyote, to six points and still gaming six for themselves The turning point ,n the game was ,n the thud quarter when Chester’. Darrvl Garrett fumbled the ball and teammate for a T O The Pioneer, earned the Coyotes to a vtciory by failing to execute in ™lve cheerleader Stephanie Ament v.variously lends her support to the Pioneer boys OPPOSITE PACK Top left Delen.ive end Ketf( hamBerlain sticks Chester Coyote running back Gary L.mesand for a lorn Closing in on the .cUon are linebacker Ben Jenkins and delens,ve Uckle Brock Genereux. hungrily waiting for . • When .. it my turn to bowl? asks a daxed Perry Goll after he regain coMCKm.nem. The I umeer safety number twenty-two. was -.truck ,n the back of the head while attempting a tackle in the second half of the game tw« n Sandy and V.lier Upper center left Mull, honored Calvin Danreuther demonstrate, the ball-carrying form that capturi him an All Conference running bmk award Offensive lineman Jeff Rem.ck support. Clv.n a drive by teaching the Valier defense when to tall Ipper center r.ght Receiver Perry Goll coughs up the ball afterlvemgrtruck bv a Chester defender as tackle Brock Genereux attempts to clear a path downfieid Rumors L Remick helplessly watch quarterback Jeff Ament’ pass fall incomplete Lower center left The Pioneer, have just scored aga.nrt Chester on Oct ,i. and Jeff Amen! (101 receives the ball from renter Dave Pegar. then places ,t down quicklv tor Ken Jenkins to bool ,t through the goalpost I-ower center right The Pioneer offense lines up stingy Valier defense for their next attempt at a «ore Lower left Senior ( alvm p.ck nails Valier’. John Dunlap during football action at Valier on sept 29 Lower center: SenK.r� M,cheUe V ie!leux and Kathy Bahnm.ller prepare U. heave the effigy of -Chester Coyote into the bonfire at a b«ketball-football pep rally held the night liefore the Chester games Lower r.ght corner Big Sandy ended the season by d ™ Uah' Su h4,rB‘ the score shown here Senior Calvin Danreuther lit up the «aboard with five umchdown. and M yard, rushing as he closed his career against the visiting Refiner on Oct 26 SEE PP. 100-111 FOR FOOTBALL STORIES AND STATS • it e; IRLS BASKETBALL OPPOSITE PAGE Top left: Varsity squad-Janette Ament (manager), Patti Yirsa, Shannon Green, Lyla Ophus (manager); row two: Roy Lackner (coach), Caren Patterson, Melinda Bold, Michelle Vielleux, Brenda Kulbeck, Kathy Bahnmiller, Karen Beirwagen, Dawn Rob- ertson, Doreen Whetham. Top right: Adeptly handling the basketball, talented junior guard Patti Yirsa out-sprints a Fairfield opponent while Caren Patterson and Karen Beirwagen quickly set up for the offensive play. Center left: Utilizing the often-used yet effective fast break, Senior forward Melinda Bold stretches into the air as she launches a potentially boosting bucket. Center: Even under extreme pressure from Chester adversary P. J. Toy, Michelle Vielleux competently manages to elude her competition as she drives for the basket. Center right: Master Michelle Vielleux shakes off Tiger defense to further widen the Pioneer lead. Lower left: An animated freshman, tireless Bonny Kulbeck exhibits the zest with which she inspirited the fans as well as the team. Lower center: These seniors led the team to many memorable victories: Caren Patterson, Shannon Green; row two: Michelle Vielleux, Melinda Bold, and Kathy Bahnmiller. Lower right: Despite a wounded right thumb, gifted senior guard Shannon Green displays her desterity and versatility by effectively 'pumping it in for two.” THIS PAGE Top left: After four years of practices with hours of endless running, senior guard Caren Patterson retires from high school basketball with many respectable perfor- mances. Top center: Exuberantly shrieking and motioning the hoped-for conference position, the crowd proved to be a major asset for the Pioneer victory over Chester. Top right: Combining her unmatched dribbling talents with her keen assisting skills, floor leader Shannon Green expertly maneuvers past a Sunburst Refiner. Above: J.V. Squad-Janette Ament (manager), Margaret Cline, Lyla Ophus (manager); row two: Roy Lackner (coach). Jill Archibald, Jodi Romine, Karen Beirwagen, Sherri Bitz, Corinna Turk, Stephanie Ament. Dawn Robertson, Dorie Hettrick, Veronica Witschen. Center right: Intensely explaining the strategy for the next play, maverick coach Roy Lackner exudes the kind of team mentorship that has rewarded him and the school with an inimitable win record. Right: Realizing that points make wins, normally gentle-spirited Kathy Bahnmiller responds to a charge of adrenalin and follows through on a bucketbagging shot. Far right: “Bean” (Brenda Kulbeck) beads the bucket and bounds to boost the burly babes! SEE PP. 100-111 FOR GIRLS BASKETBALL STORIES AND STATS WRESTLING Opposite Page. Top Left: The cheerleaders give the wrestlers that extra enthusiasm they sometimes need for a victory. Kathy Bahn miller. Marcella Springer and Joan Berlinger are shown here at the Divisional Tournament in Big Sandy cheering a wrestler on. Top Right: On his way to a pm. junior Clint Ophus rides out a Valier grappler. Upper Center Left: Mike Munch F aber pulls off a cradle on a grasping opponent as the reteree waits to slap the mat. Upper Center: Freshman state-placer Shawn Berlinger holds down a lanky Fairfield foe. who is struggling to sit out. Upper Center Right: Shawn Berlinger pauses for a moment of relaxation while talking to his friends at the Divisional Tournament. Lower Center Left: The 1979-80 wrestling team: Shawn Berlinger. Mike Faber. Ben Jenkins and Bruce Thompson; Row two: Mike Baxter. Mike Gasvoda, Mike Vielleux, Clint Ophus and Darin Genereux. Lower Center: Junior Mike Vielleux looks on at the action with a friendly opponent from Harlem. Mike, in his first year of wres- tling, gained valuable experience for next season. Lower C enter Right: Mike Faber reacts with a thumbs up” sign after sticking” another opponent. Mike alse� pinned 16 other wrestlers during the 1979-80 campaign. Lower l eft: Munch” Faber spins his way to a two-point reversal against Class A wrestler Bob Wisonaut from Chinook Lower Right: Mike Faber, looking back and listening to the wise words of Coach Mangold, outmaneuvere a hapless oppo- nent. This Page Top 1-eft: Munchkin matman Shawn Berlinger walks away after defeating an exhausted Fairfield opponent. Top Center: Senior grappler Mike Faber strains to stack up a tiring Turner foe. Top Right: Suspense-Filled Coach Mangold watches the action during the Divisional in Big Sandy. Mr. Mangold has been a coach in the wrestling department at Big Sandy for many years. Upper Center 1-eft: Sophomore Ben Jenkins holds on to both the Harlem wrestler and the victory. Lower Center Left: Shawn Berlinger attempts to overturn a weary opponent as an observant crowd looks on. Lower Left Seasoned team builder Ron Mangold reminds four year veteran Mike Faber of a fine point in the art of wrestling. I SEE PP. 100-109 FOR WRESTLING STORIES AND STATS 7S OPPOSITE PAGE Top left: Cheer queen Michelle Vielleux gives the crowd a winning smile for our winning team. Top center: Junior varsity boys basketball: Bonny Kulbeck, Jodi Romine and Stacy Solberg. Top right: Varsity boys basketball: Karen Beirwagen, Michelle Vielleux and Lori Marshall. Center left: With her usual vim. sophomore Karen Beirwagen chants through a round of “Rock Steady. Center: Seventh grade boys basket ball: Kathi Gever, Lisa Bahnmiller and Janette Ament. Center right: Seventh grade boys basketball: Lisa Grasdock and Kathy Cline. Lower left: Eighth grade boys basketball: Alandra Pearson, Camille Turk, Shannon Craig and Kathy Forde. Lower center: With loud inspiring chants. Kathy Bahnmiller. Marcella Springer and Joan Berlinger give encouragement from their mat side seats. Lower right: Inspiriting the entire student body, Bonny Kulbeck, Jennifer Galle, Stephanie Ament, Kathy Bahnmiller and Karen Beirwagen enliven a pep assembly with their “cheer fulness. THIS PAGE Top left: Wrestling: Joan Berlinger, Marcella Springer and Kathy Bahn- miller. Top center: With some glue, a few pictures and a yard of fabric. Karen Beirwagen and Michelle Vielleux jovially create badges for the parents of the players. Top right: Hand clapping and foot stomping her way to the mat, junior Joan Berlinger urges a grappler to victory. Center left: Varsity girls basketball: Stacy Solberg, Marcella Springer and Bonny Kulbeck. Center: During the Valier game, Jennifer Galle, a freshman, demure- ly glances at a fan in the stands. Center right: Lively sophomore Lori Marshall radiates the kind of crowd enthusing charisma that win. lose, or draw keeps local fans yelling. Left: Varsity football: Jennifer Galle, Stephanie Ament and Lori Marshall. 77 BOYS BASKETBALL Top Left: Guard Jeff Ament slices his Dath against Harlem’s frantic defense. The cagers humbled the Wildcats. 89-50. Top Center: Calvin Danreuther. a senior, displays tne ball-handling skills that made him one of the best guards in the Northern B. Top Right: Varsity team — Melinda Bold (manager), Kenny Chamberlain, Calvin Danreuther, Steve Bahnmiller and Patti Yirsa (manager); Row two: Coach Roy Lackner, Perry Goll, Jeff Ament, Dan Ulmen, Kirby Kulbeck, Mike Richter, Jeff Remick. Bart Bitz, Dan Genereux, Daren Schuster and Assistant Coach Larry Brumwell. Center: Senior players — Daren Schuster and Calvin Danreuther, Center: Bart Bitz; Top: Kirbv Kulbeck and Mike Richter. Center Right: It is unknown whether or not Dan Ulmen s patented fern ball” reached its destination to the satisfaction of the receiving Pioneer. Lower Left: Mike Richter, the leading rebounder on the team, snags a board from a determined Wildcat. Lower Center: Intense concentration pokers the face of Kirby Kulbeck, a senior forward who was hampered by a knee injury suffered against Cascade. Lower Right: Junior Varsity players — Robbie Whetham (manager); Row- two: Perry Goll, Kenny Chamberlain, Steve Bahnmiller and Dan Genereux; Top: Mark Batey. Dennis Graff, Dave Sande, Dana Darlington, Randall Tyler, Coach Larry Brumwell, Mike McCarthy, Tim Craig, Steve Witschen, Kevin Barsotti and Shawn Sande. SEE PP. 100-109 FOR STORIES AND STATS Top Left: Perry Goll and Dan Genereux vainly attempt to grab a rebound against Belt. The two were instrumental in the performance of the junior varsity squad in the 79-80 season. Top Center: Bart Bitz, shown dribbling, was part of the senior backcourt duo that led the Pioneers to their fourth place finish at state. Top Right: Senior co-captain Mike Richter confers with head mentor Roy I ackner about game strategy. Center: Power forward Jeff Remick muscles his way towards the basket in the Pioneer’s annihilation of Sunburst. Lower Left: Calvin Danreuther’s shooting form is “picture-perfect as Dan Ulmen, following the play, will attest. Lower Center: Mike Richter, twice an all-stater, “schools his opponent in the fine art of dribbling. Center Right: A little breathing room is all Jeff Remick needs, as the junior paves his way against a Cascade Badger. Right: Lori Marshall leads the cheers of the Pioneer fans, who gave the team great support all year. 80 JUNIOR HIGH SPORTS TEAMS Girls Basketball — Kathy Cline, Ja- nette Ament, Lisa Grasdock. Row two: Coach Robert Mehlhoff, Lisa Bahn- miller, Tami Robertson, Camille Turk, Tonya Belcourt, Alandra Pearson, Shannon Craig. Stacy Gasvoda, Man- ager Christine Matthew. a ,Ptnrt rtf fill Boys Basketball — Mark Gasvoda, Matt Baxter, Chris Faber. Row two: Ray Williams, Tony Robertson, Bri- an Graff, Ted Allderdice. Chad Os- trum, Peter Gasvoda, Jamie Het- trick, Larry Chamberlain. Bob Berg, Tom Bartkoske. Row three: Coach Dave Nelson, Todd Marshall. Pat Bahnmiller, Robin Williams. Mark Kralich, Gary Berg, Mark Welty, Danny Forde, Tim Matthew, Man- ager Christine Matthew. Boys W’restling — Todd Mar- shall, Wade Hoge, Chris Faber, Matt Baxter. Row two: Tim Matthew, Robin Wil- liams, Jamie Hettrick, Tony Robertson. ri ■ 1C « s A Of ‘♦i� A ft VOLLEYBALL AND GYMNASTICS Top left: Taking time out from her physical performances, Dorie Hettrick relaxes her muscles. Upper center far left: Strengthening and loosening the muscles is an important part of the gymnastic program; and Bonny Kul- beck does just that, hanging from the uneven bars. Upper center inside left: Setting up the front row for the spike, Stefani Green bats the ball as “Bean” Kulbeck looks on and “Scrap” Ber- linger takes a dive. These three, along with Patti Yirsa, Doreen Whetham and Mrs. Ladene Mangold, won the annual volleyball tourney. Top center: Karen Beirwagen “hangs twenty” as she works on a very dizzy part of the weight ma- chine. Center: Hanging weightlessly, Stephanie Ament gets tipsy and puts an arm for balance. Above: Jennifer Galle seems to do a dance although she is actually belting the ball to the opposite side in volleyball action. Lower center left: Gritting her teeth, April Kibbee powers a serve over the net. Lower cen- ter right: Stefani Green and Charlys Barsotti zealously work on the legs as they have fun in a “tramp fight.” Bot- tom left: Marie Grosen aids Vicki Bitz in one of the more difficult gymnastics stunts. An important element in this area of sports is giving others help with strenuous feats. Bottom center: The concentration needed to hold one's bal- ance in a headstand is expressed on Theresa Bartkoske’s face. Bottom: Lisa Works eyes the descent of the volley- ball as she awaits to “thump” the ball. THIS PAGE: Top left: Kicking down the homestretch is senior Shannon Green. Shannon dominated the division distance races, breaking both her own records in the mile and two-mile runs. Top center left: Freshman Stephanie Ament eases across the finish line in the 440 yard dash at divisional in which Stephanie placed second behind fellow runner Stefani Green. Stephanie made an experienced showing, also finishing first in the 880 race. Top center right: Anchoring the victorious mile relay team. Stefani Green holds off the opposition in the final stretch of her 440 leg at divisional, the only meet Stefani was able to compete in. Although Stefani was hampered by a swelling in her right hip which caused intense pain every time she ran, she did run at divisional to lead the team to the divisional title. She was not able to compete at state fully recovered from divisional, but captured a second place in the 330 yard hurdles in state Class B competition. Top right: Distance queen Shannon Green breaks the tape in the two- mile run at divisional. She capped her high school career by setting two new state records in the mile and two mile. Winning a total of five state championships throughout high school, this senior also holds the girls Class B 880 record. Right above: Junior Stefani Green clears another hurdle enroute her quest for the gold. Stefani had unfortunate luck this race as she fell on the last hurdle and scrambled for a third place finish in the 100 yard hurdles. At divisional she set a record in the 330 yard hurdles, won the 440 yard dash, garnered a third place in the 220, and anchored the victorious mile relay team. Left above: The culmination of a day’s events at a track meet always ends with a gut race—the mile relay, and divisional was no exception. Each of the four girls gives her ultimate to the 440 she must run with the baton. The mile relay team consisting of Stephanie Ament, Doreen Whetham, Shannon Green, and Stefani Green set a divisional record. Here, Stephanie Ament relieves herself on the baton, handing it to Doreen Whetham, just beginning her leg of the relay. Center right: In the grueling mile race, teammates Karen Beirwagen and Doreen Whetham dual each other for third and fourth place at divisional. Sophomore Karen Beirwagen prevailed in this divisional race, placing third, while Doreen picked up a fourth place. But Doreen fought back in the two mile, edging out Karen for third place. Karen collected a fourth place finish. Right: Distance ace Kevin Barsotti demonstrates the form that earned him a fifth place finish in the two mile at divisional held in Cascade. Holding his own against many upperclassman, Kevin, only a sophomore, ran an impressive time of 11:15.5. Kevin was also a mainstay in the mile throughout the year, although he opted to run only the two mile at divisional in hopes of qualifying for the state meet, but he was not able to attend the state meet, as only the top four places in each division are allowed to compete at state. OPPOSITE PAGE: Top left: Sophomore distance runner Veronica Witschen lends freshman Corinna Turk a helping hand in putting on her contestant’s number. Most people believe that track is an individual’s sport, but tracksters constantly assist each other by giving advice on style and technique, helping each other stretch, and sometimes just cheering each other. Top center left: Putting in one of the many runs of a distance person, Jennifer Galle strides down the track. Jennifer accomplished a fifth place finish at divisional in the two mile. Top center right: The cake was baked and ready to be frosted by the time the final event of the divisional track meet CONCLUDED ON PAGE 122 SPORTS ADDENDA Upper right: Junior grappler Mike Baxter accepts another award at the Athletic Banquet. He was awarded the Quick Pin Award and was recognized as the Most Improved Wrestler. Lower right: Jamie Hettrick and Clint Ophus spar prior to the boxing smoker. The smoker, sponsored by the Pioneer Club, has become an exciting annual event This year the red and blue team members battled each other, with the red team emerging victorious. Throughout the 1979-80 sports year, three outstanding senior athletes attained recognition for their accomplishments. Although their illustrious high school careers ended, each chose a college to attend on an athletic scholarship. Calvin Danreuther, all-state basketball and football standout, chose Bismarck Junior College to continue his future football endeavors. Calvin was also selected to play in the 1980 Shrine Football game. Teammate Mike Richter owns a long list of accomplishments. His enthusiasm for basketball earned him a scholarship from Dawson Community College. Mike was also named as an honorable mention to the High School All-America basketball team in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in that area. Joining other senior basketball greats throughout the state, Mike was named to participate in the Montana-Wyoming All-Star basketball game. Holder of three state Class B track records, Shannon Green made the University of Montana her college home. Shannon was selected as Prep All America Athlete. One of one hundred female athletes named to the elite squad. Shannon’s specialities were basketball and track. 84 � 0 7 CHILDREE MANUFACTURING CORP. 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We’ll treat you right. 95 TACO JOHN’S 1150 5th Ave. KENNEL AND ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE 425 1st Street LELOK TRAVEL SERVICE 26 2nd Ave. Ryan Building Havre, MT. Havre, MT. 265-9678 KASTE’S DEPARTMENT STORE MASTER SPORTS Big Sandy, MT Dennis Janis Reichelt Boys 301 First Street Havre, MT 59501 AMENT’S AGENCY BARBER SHOP UNITED GRAIN CORPORATION Big Sandy, MT P. 0. Box 355 Fort Benton, MT, 59442 CARNIVAL OFFOvSITE PAGE. Top left: “Mommy, can I go to the fish pond, please?” questions preschooler Heather Godfrey. Many other youngsters, like Heather, seemed to enjoy the eighth grade rather than the more sophisticated games. Top center: Four tickets on the yellow!” was the comment of junior Ferry Goll as he awaits the outcome in the Speech and Pioneer Club’s Balla-Balla. Top right: Stefani Green and Brock Genereux, junior candidates, along with Sherri Bitz and Mike Gasvoda, freshman candidates, march into the energy-filled gymnasi- um. Teddy Pursley holds the crown in a dignified manner, and tension mounts as the carnival crowning is only moments away. Center: It is a rare occasion when the freshman candidates receive the honor of being King and Queen of the carnival. Mike Gasvoda and Sherri Bitz take their place in the royal chair shortly after they are crowned at the 1980 carnival. Former King and Queen Mike Faber and Caren Patterson cheerfully give up their reign. Lower right: Freshman candidates, Mike Gasvoda and Sherri Bitz, pose as the 1980 carnival king and queen. They won the highly-contested honor by receiving the most popularity votes. Lower left: Poker-faced Audra Berlinger counts her winnings from Balla-Balla. One of the perennial attractions of carnival is the opportunity to make some quick money. Lower center: Dave Nelson, who moved here this year from Minneota, Minnesota, to coach the football team, involves himself in the Dice Game at the carnival. Pioneer Club was responsible for the dice game. THIS PAGE. Above: Seventh grader Matt Baxter busily fills out raffles at his class’s coat check. The seventh graders earned money by asking for donations and raffling off a cake and a pie. Top Right: Co-hosts Dave Pegar and Greg Gullickson laugh at another bad joke that seemed to highlight the 1980 carnival show. “The Tonight Show” was the theme of the program that hosted such guests as Allison Ralph, Mike Faber, Amy Dixon and Larry Brumwell. The two hosts did a variety of acts ranging from “The Amazing Karnac, to getting pies in their faces as entertainment devices for the large audiences. Center: Sopho- more Shawn Sande tries out his class’s carnival game, the nerf shoot. The sophomores netted about $250 at the annual winter carnival. Lower right: Robin Williams, eighth grader, works in preparing the fish pond for the 1980 carnival. The eighth grade class did as well as previous years on the fund-raising project, “We made a fairly good profit, Robin stated. 98 SPEECH AND DRAMA SPEECHERS SUCCESS SUMMARIZED By Allison Ralph The 1979-80 speech and drama season is well underway. On Oct. 6, the team traveled to Conrad for their first taste of competition. After the final ballots and judges’ decisions were tallied. Big Sandy emerged victorious in the Class B-C Speech Sweepstakes. Although none of the Big Sandy entrants took individual top honors. Bart Ostrom. Reg Springer and Stefani Green all placed second in their events of extempt. impromptu and MPA respectively. Those who placed third include Lori Archibald and Allison Ralph in debate. Suedee Galle in original oratory and Heidi Skaalure in oral interpretation. Greg Gullickson and Wade Welty captured fourth in original oratory and exporitory speaking. Those who received fifth place certificates were John Bold in extempt and Kevin Barsotti in impromptu. Lisa Works added an eighth place finish in extempt to round out the scoring. Marlen Eve. Virginia Lee, Christine Mathew and Brian Welty all participated but failed to grab a spot in the top eight. first. Speech Club president Reg Springer, a senior, placed second in impromp- tu. Junior Greg Gullickson also did well by taking third in MPA. Other top placers include freshmen Phylis Pegar and Kari Geyer who placed fifth in Humorous duo; sisters Suedee (Class of ’82) and Jennifer (Class of ’83) Galle who placed fifth in original oratory and oral interp, respectively. Big Sandy’s other two debate teams of sophomore Jill Archibald and junior, Stefani Green, and freshmen Julie Pursley and Charlys Barsotti also did well by gathering in sixth and seventh places. Fort Benton held the Divisional Speech Meet on January 31. The Big Sandy Club did exceptionally well, placing 21 out of 23 entrants. Greg Gullickson first Bart Ostrom first Stefani Green, Jill Archibald first Reg Springer second Heidi Skaalure second Allison Ralph, Lori Archibald second Suedee Galle third Joe Pegar third Charlys Barsotti. Julie Pursley third John Bold fourth Christine Matthew fifth Kelly Braun fifth Jennifer Galle fifth Phyllis Pegar fifth Brian Welty sixth Virginia Lee sixth Wade Welty sixth Lisa Works sixth The Big Sandy Drama Team also shone at the meet by attaining a second place in B-C Drama Sweepstakes. Phyllis Pegar was the top finisher with a second in humorous solo. Third places include Jennifer Galle in pantomime and the humerous due of Joe Pegar and Dennis Graff. (11 2 79) SPEECHERS TRAVEL A ROUGH ROAD by Greg Gullickson When the going gets tough, the tough get going. This statement could be the motto for the Big Sandy Speech Club so far this year. After heavy losses due to graduation, the young speech team won two more first place sweepstakes tro- phies at both Havre and Helena. At Havre, the club came through by beating all class A B-C schools there. Top places were Bart Ostrom, third in hoys extemp; Reg Springer, fifth in impromp tu; and the debate team of Lori Archibald and Allison Ralph finished seventh. The semi-finalists included Greg Gullickson, in MPA; Suedee Galle and Kelly Braun, both in original oratory; Kevin Barsotti, in impromptu; and Heidi Skaalure, in oral interp. At Helena, the going got a little tougher. First year member John Bold was the only placer. John made his finest showing of the year by placing sixth in boys extemp. Only five other members made semi-finals. They were Bart Ostrom, in boys extemp; Reg Springer, in impromptu; and Greg Gullickson, in MPA. In Drama both Joe and Phyllis Pegar made semi’s in humorous solo. The speechers travel to Kalispell this weekend for one of the largest meets of the year. (11 30 79) SPEECH CLUB WRAPUP By Bart Ostrom On Novemer 30, the Big Sandy Speech Team traveled to Kalispell for the Flathead Invitational Speech Tournament. After a hard week of practice, the Big Sandy speechers were ready to take on all comers. Unfortunately, because Flathead was one of the largest and toughest meets of the year, many of the speechers fell victim to the competition; however. Bart Ostrom placed second in boys extemp, Reg Springer placed fifth in impromptu, the debate team of Lori Archibald and Allison Ralph placed sixth, while Suedee Galle finished in eighth place in original oratory. Big Sandy also accumulated enough points to win the A-B-C sweepstakes trophy. On the very next week, the Speech team traveled to the Garden City of Mis- soula where a meet was held on the University of Montana campus. Once more because of the size of the meet and the quality of the competition only a few of the team managed to place; however, it should be noted that in spite of the relative youth of the team, many of those who failed to palce only missed finals by a few points. Bart Ostrom placed third in boys’ extemp, while both the Allison Ralph and Lori Archibald team and Heidi Skaalure placed eighth in debate and oral interp respectively. Even with the tough competition Big Sandy once again won the A-B-C sweepstakes trophy. The next meet on the Speechers’ schedule is the Billings Invitational Tournament on January 11-12. (12 21 79) On February 1 and 2 the Big Sandy Speech team won its seventh consecutive state championship. The team accumulated 77 points for first place; the second place team of Townsend had 32. The debate team of Lori Archibald and Allison Ralph also garnered Big Sandy's first state championship in debate Bart Ostrom placed third in boys’ extemp, while the debate team of Jill Archibald and Stafani Green also placed third Heidi Skaalure turned in another excellent performance in oral interp. for third spot. Due to some exceptionally tough competition, the soul of the club, Reg Springer, placed sixth. This is the first state championship that the club has earned under new coach Christine Ulmen. (2 14 80) BART STRIKES AT NFL The Big Sandy speech club closed its 1979-80 season on February 8-9 at Boze- man where the speechers competed in The National Forensic League speech meet. Unfortunately, the club did not have as strong a finish as possible. Only two people from those that competed placed However, competition is stiff at NFL and the club did bring home the coveted traveling trophy this year. So as usual the Pioneers made their mark. “As usual”, Bart Ostrom made a fine showing. He placed second in extemporaneous speaking missing first place, and a trip to Huntsville. Alabama by two points. He had this to say about his fine finisn: “Although 1 was upset that I didn't get first, I was happy that I beat many of the competition who beat me at state.” Kelly Braun was the other Big Sandy placer. She took sevent h place in Dramat ic Declamation This event is only available at NFL. Kelly did well and seemed to enjoy participating in this event. The speech team made many fine showings this past year, and should continue to do so in future years. On a final comment Bart Ostrom modestly said, “We’ve got a young team. We’ll be strong, and of course, I’ll clean up next vear.” (3 7 80) SPEAKERS HONORED The annual Speech Club banquet was held on Thursday. March 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the F. E. Miley school to honor the accomplishments of the speech club members during the 1980 season. The evening as usual was lopped off with the presentation of special awards, Junior Bart Ostrom was given the Outstanding Speaker Award and is the first Junior to receive this honor in many years. Allison Ralph, senior, was named this year’s Outstanding Debater and sophomore Heidi Skaalure was honored as Most Improved Speaker. The “Outstanding First or Second Year Member went to sophomore Suedee Galle. After the presentation of the special awards, Co-Coach Jim Barsotti was given a plaque from the team for his 17 years of outstanding service, and he also earned a double diamond, one of the NFL’s highest awards. Reg Springer's presidential address and the skit done by the first year members added a humorous note to the night. (3 28 80) SPEECHERS TRIUMPH The senior debate team of Allison Ralph and Lori Archibald placed the Big Sandy Speech team at the Big Sandy Invitational Speech and Drama Meet on January 26. Lori and Allison, as well as junior extemper Bart Ostrom, placed 100 FOOTBALL EAGLES FLY BY PIONEERS By Calvin Danreuther The Fairfield Eagles flew by the Pioneer gridders 21-7 during a contest held in Big Sandy on Sept 14. 1979. Second quarter of play proved critical in the game. With the Pioneer squad being unable to successfully move the ball, the Eagles took advantage of the weakness and broke away with three scoring drives, The Pioneers went scoreless in the first half. The final half of the game showed an improved Pioneer defense. Big Sandy held the Eagles to a scoreless half. Holding good field position still couldn't gel the ball in the end zone for the Pioneers. Only with seconds remaining a Fairfield fumble allowed Junior linebacker I)an I.'linen to recover the pigskin and walk it across for 6. Sophomore kicker Elen Jenkins put the ball between the poles to complete the final score at 21-7. Junior Jeff Remick led the Pioneer defense with eleven tackles Senior Calvin Danreuther led in rushing, with 14 carries for 48 yards. (10 1 79) PIONEERS DUMP BADGERS By Calvin Danreuther The Big Sandy Pioneer football squad travelled to Cascade Sept. 7. 1979 as opponents at the Badger'� Homecoming. In 97 degree weather the Pioneers were able to blow by the Badgers with a 7-0 victory. The first half consisted of a hard-fought defensive battle. Neither squad could establish a successful drive, and this situation resulted in a scoreless mid game break. The second half showed a strategy struggle with each team maneuvering for good field position. A strong Pioneer defensive line kept the Badgers out of the end zone throughout the final stanza. With only minutes remaining in the game the Pioneers took to the air. Junior quarterback Jeff Ament connected with aenior (’buck WiUchen on a 26 yard TD pass. Sophomore kicker John Bilderback hooted the extra point which gave the Pioneer a 7-0 lead. The clock quickly clicked off the remaining second� U give the squad a season-opener victory. Junior lineman Jeff Kemick led the defensive attack with a total of twelve tackles followed bv Senior Hart Bitz with 9. 110 1 79) PIONEERS ROMP OVER WILDCATS By Calvin Danreuther A strong offensive line enabled the Pioneer football squad to march by the Harlem Wildcats 14-6 in a game held at Harlem Oct. 18. The Pioneers scored early in the first quarter with a seven-yard run by senior running back Calvin Danreuther. Sophomore Ben Jenkins kicked the extra point to give the Pioneers an early 7-0 lead Both teams played a scoreless second quarter After half-time break, the purple team returned to the field to finish the game. With a few passes and a long breakaway run. the Pioneers were within scoring range. Junior center Dave Pegar led the way for junior quarterback Jeff Ament as Ament followed Pegar across the endline for si . Jenkins pul the eitra point through the uprights to give the purple gang a 14-0 lead. The fourth quarter seemed to belong to the Cals. After a fatal Pioneer fumble in the final stanza Harlem was able t« score six. but failed on the extra point attempt. The Wildcats then carried out an on-side kick-off which they were able to recover. The Cats then began throwing with only o minute thirty seconds remaining. Already being plagued with costly mistakes the Pioneers were then called for pass interference with, according to the crowd’s reaction, was rather controversial. The purple linemen's tremendous rush and an excellent defensive secondary effort kept the Cats out of the endzone to give the Pioneers their second victory of the season The offensive line led by Pegar. Jenkins, juniors Tim Craig. Mike Yielleux. Brock Genereux and Steve Hahnmiller. gave an excellent effort by leading the Pioneers to an all-year season high of rushing for 220 yards. Calvin Danreuther rushed for 187 yards to lead the purple gang in rushing. The previous results of games throughout the season are as follows: BSHS 7. Simms 12; BSHS (). Valier 6; and BSHS 6. Chester 22. A story on Big Sandy's home victory over Sunburst in the season finale. October 26. will appear in the next Houser. (11 2 79) PIONEERS SPLIT PAIR By Mike Richter The Big Sandy Pioneers experienced some ups and downs on Saturday Oct. 13. First, the Pioneer football team lost a tough game to the Chester Coyotes 22-6. The score was not indicative of how closely the game was played. That evening, the girls basketball team revenged an earlier loss to the Coyotes by defeating Chester 52-40. The win vaulted the girls into first place in the Northern B The football team played well against their counterparts, that i� , for the first half. After an early Chester score, Sandy tied it up on a 8-yard plunge by quarterback Jeff Ament. Both teams missed their extra point , and the score stood 6-6 at the half. The big break in the ball game occurred early in the third quarter. A Chester running back was hit hard, jarring the ball loose. But it wan not meant to be that day for the Pioneers, a a Chester player scooped up the fumble and ran it in for the score. From there, the momentum carried the coyotes to a 22-6 triumph. The leading tackier� for Big Sandy were Jeff Remick with 11 and Kenny Chamberlain with 9. Calvin Danreuther had a fine game on the ground, rushing 20 times for 86 yards. Bart Bitz. a senior flanker, caught 4 passe for 88 yards. The basketball team brought some consolation to the sports activities of the day with their victory over Chester, in front of a parked house. After a patented slow start, the girls fought back to take a 16-14 first quarter lead. Big Sandy continued to dominate as they strolled to a 82-21 halftime edge. The girls held a comfortable lead for the third quarter and most of the fourth before Chester came roaring back and pulled within four. But some easy layups and clutch free throws by the Pioneers insured their 52-40 victory. Senior guard Shannon Green sparked the team with 21 point and 5 assiste. Michelle Vielleux. also a senior, added 18 points, while classmate Kathy Bahnmiller paced the Pioneers on the boards, contributing six rebounds. The Sadie Hawkins Dance ended the festive day at BSHS, which also included the annual Chili Feed at City Hall (11 2 79) CAL SHINES ON by Jeff Remick For the second consecutive year, defensive halfback Calvin Danreuther has been selected to the all-state football team. In the 1979 season, the confident senior earned this honor by gathering 64 tackles • 84 of them being solus. Calvin also recovered a fumble and ran back an interception for a touchdown. Coach Nelson commented, Calvin had a very outstanding year. I feel that he is one of the best defensive backs in the state. He showed good leadership, enthusiasm, and a will to win. The honor was well-deserved.” (12 21 79) DANREUTHER DAZZLES By Jeff Remick Big Sandy star athlete Calvin Danreuther found an unexpected gift under his tree on Christmas morning. It was announced on December 25 that Calvin was chosen to represent the east team as a defensive back in the Kast West Shrine Game. The game is to be played in Great Falls this summer, and Calvin has to report to work-outs 15 days prior to the game Danreuther remarked, I won't be home for harvest, but I believe the practices will be just as murh work as harvest Calvin is anxious to play with gridders from Class AA and A schools and meet some of the best football players in the state. He added. It should be a good learning experience for me. and help prepare me for college.'' There is no doubt his honor was well-deserved. In his four years of football, the modest red- head played a caliber of football paralleled by no other Pioneer player. His passing, running, and tackling records speak for themselves. His honors of all-state and all-conference are witness to his skills. Michelle Vielleux summed it up by saying, “My hero. He's such a man!” (1 18 80) GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM TAKES TOURNAMENT TITLE By Shannon Green The girls basketball team captured tournament honors, defeating Turner 40-25, and Chinook 46-42 at the Chinook Invitational September 7-8. After winning by 15 points over the Turner Tornadoes Friday night, the Pioneers found themselves against a strong Chinook club Saturday. The cagerettes came from 11 points behind to capture first place. Leading scorers were Shannon Green with 13 points on Friday and Michelle Vielleux with 16 points on Saturday. In other conference action, the girls have improved their record to 5-1. In their first home game, the purple and gold routed Sunburst 69-40, Michelle Vielleux led all scores with 18 point . The Pioneers won two on the road October 20 and 21, pounding Fairfield 46-38 and routing Simms 44 80. Shannon Green earned top scoring honors with 18 points against Fairfield and 16 point against Simms. Coach I.ackner commented, We are winning games, but definitely not playing up to our capabilities. We had two exceptionally gix d fourth quarters against Simms and Fairfield. But then again, we need more than just one quarter.'' (10 1 79) CAGERETTES LOSE OPENER By Shannon Green The Big Sandy girls basketball team opened conference play on a sour note. The Pioneers fell prey to a turtle start and a fired up Chester squad September 18 in the Coyote gym. losing 57- 43.’ Being ou taco red 15-1 in the first quarter, the purple squad battled back in the remainder of the game to come within 3 points of tying the score. But the girl missed timely scoring attempts, while Chester capitalized on the Pioneer press, putting in a number of lay-ups Shannon Green led the way with 20 points, followed by Kathy Bahnmiller 7. Brenda Kulbeck 5, Patti Yirsa 4, Doreen Whelham 4, and Michelle Vielleux 3. (10 1 79) 101 JUNIOR MISS SEE PP. 100-109 FOR NEWS STORIES Top left: Allison Ralph won not only the top award, but with her performance “Seein’ Things” — she copped the Miss Talent title. Top right: Past Junior Miss Pam Welly attaches the ribbon for one of the four honors — Miss Kodak, Miss Kraft. Miss Simplicity, and Spirit of Jr. Miss — which Annette Terry received on Dec. 16 in the BSHS auditorium. Center: Normally a religious girl, Melinda Bold is not above invoking the aid of an ancient digital superstition. Center right: Showing one of her sundry talents, senior Eleanor Kirkby exhibits a gift of both writing and singing her song entitled “Pot of Gold.” Below: Senior Kathy Bahnmiller and her junior escort, Dave Pegar, share a nervous smile before the crowning ceremonies. Lower right: Seniors Shannon Green, Mike Faber, Lori Archibald. Calvin Danreuther, Allison Ralph, and Mike Richter anxiously await the announcement of the judging results. Top left: An active person in all aspects of high school activity, including basketball, track and academic areas, Shannon Green receives the First Runner-Up plaque and sash with her ever-present smile. Top center: Miss Scholastic, Lori Archibald, proves that brains and beauty can be blending attributes in one student. Top eight: The newly crowned Junior Miss, Allison Ralph, smiles to the applauding audience. Above: The Junior Miss court — consisting of Eleanor Kirkby, Kathy Bahnmiller, Melinda Bold, Shannon Green, Annette Terry and Lori Archibald — form a congratulatory tableau, reigned over by Allison Ralph. Center right: Elated winner Allison Ralph receives a joy-sharing hug from runner-up Shannon Green. Right: Here she comes! GIRLS BASKETBALL CONTINUED PURPLE POWER RUSHES ON By Patti Yirsa The girls B team added another win to their total on September 28 by defeating the Cascde Badgers 32-21. Scoring thirteen points, Jill Archibald was the squad’s powerhouse for the evening. Traveling to Valier the next night, the JV's were just as successful. They outscored the Panthers in every Quarter and emerged with a 29-18 victory. Dorie Hattrick, Sherri Bitz and Jill Archibald each added five points to the purple attack. On October 5, the Pioneer gals were again victorious. The girls outscored Harlem 32-28. Taking scoring honors for Big Sandy were Daw n Robertson and Jill Archibald, each scoring seven. On the following evening, the Belt Huskies proved to be a challenge because the “Purple and Gold squeaked by the Husky team by only 2 points. The final score was Big Sandy 40, Belt 38. Sherri Bitz provided nine points to the narrow victory. The Pioneer squad sent the Chester team to the showers after defeating the Coyotes 34 26 on October 13. This victory was the twelfth consecutive win for the JV team. Corrina Turk netted the most points by scoring nine. The next game was proof to the previously undefeated team that they could be defeated if they let their intensity drop. After a thirty-two minute battle for points, the Fairfield team upset the Pioneers 34-20. Doreen Whetham captured top scoring honors against the Eagles with her efforts of 14 points. Then on Wednesday, October 17, the mean gold machine regained their winning status by beating the Simms Tigers 28-20. Karen Beirwagen put through eight points to be the number one scorer. (11 2 79) CAGERETTES CLIMB TO TOP; THEN FALL Shannon Green The Pioneer girls basketball team captured the conference championship by defeating Chester 52-40 on Saturday, October 13, at Big Sandy. Their title proved to be short-lived though, as they fell prey to a hungry Simms Tiger team four days later on Wednesday, October 17, losing 39-37 in the BSHS gym. Playing against the Coyotes in front of a fired-up hometown crowd, the girls in purple and gold started slow, giving up the first 10 points before canning a basket. Big Sandy battled back to a 16-14 advantage at the end of the first quarter and never relinquished that lead. Scoring in the Chester game was led by Shannon Green with 21, followed by Michelle Vielleux 13, Brenda Kulbeck 6, Patti Yirsa 6, Kathy Bahnmiller 4 and Melinda Bold 2. Turnovers, poor defense and frigid shooting told the story in the Pioneer’s second loss of the season. After being outscored in the first quarter 10-4, the girls could not quite edge the Tigers from their lead. Shannon Green and Michelle Vielleux combined for 32 of the 37 final points, scoring 17 and 15 respectively. Brenda Kulbeck and Patti Yirsa each netted 2 points and Melinda Bold added 1. Referring to the win over Chester, coach Lackner noted, “I felt the girls played well, sticking with their game plan at all times - even when things got a little tough. They had confidence in their offense and determination on defense. We played our game and won. When asked about the loss to Simms, the head mentor commented, “I can’t honestly say that Simms has a better team, so I would have to admit that we were out hustled and out played. There was a lack of desire and a mental letdown by our players. Once you're on top, it’s always harder to stay on top and keep working as hard as you did to get there. Feeling that the fans played an essential part in both games, Coach Lackner was pleased with the large turnout against Chester and yet dismayed at the dismal crowd against Simms. He added, fans are an important part of our game plan. We need their support. In other conference play, the girls pounded Cascade 55-30, romped by Valier GO- 22, rolled over Harlem 70-42 and downed Fairfield 55-41. Brenda Kulbeck scored a career-high 24 points in the cagerettes triumph over Belt, 52-33. In more recent action Big Sandy slaughtered Cascade 78-40, and outgunned Valier 58-27. The girls took on the Belt Huskies in their last home game of the year last night, and won handily. The full results will be in the next issue of the Rouser. score. Scoring for the Pioneers was Kulbeck 19, Green 15, Vielleux 13, Bahn- miller 5, Yirsa 3, Bold 2, Whetham 2 and Dawn Robertson one. The next night, November 16, proved to be the fall of the Pioneers’ Division Reign. Even though the two teams started evenly and were tied at 6 by the end of the first 3 minutes, the Simms Tigers proceeded to outscore the gold machine in each of the three remaining quarters. Though suffering with a separated shoulder, Shannon Green connected for 15 p ints, followed by Doreen Whetham with ten. Patti Yirsa made 8, and Kulbeck, Vielleux and Patterson each contributed one. After a short seven-hour rest, the Pioneer team greeted the Saturday morning by putting the Simms game behind and preparing to bounce hack into action against Belt at 11:00 a.m. Big Sandy positively showed the Huskies how to play ball. Immediately following the halftime break, Karla Wilkerson, Belt’s center, scored the first 2 points for the Pioneers in the second half by making a shot in Big Sandy’s basket. After that mistake. Belt fell to the mercy of the Pioneer offense. Shannon Green was again the leading scorer with 15, while Brenda Kulbeck hit 10. Kathy Bahnmiller, Caren Patterson, and Doreen Whetham each netted 6, followed closely by Michelle Vielleux with 5. Patti Yirsa 3, Tami Terry 2, Corinna Turk 2, and Melinda Bold 1. The win over Belt put the Big Sandy Pioneers against the N.T.C. Refiners in the consolation game at 7:00 Saturday evening. Despite its trailing by two points at the end of the second period, the Pioneer team battled to the end of the 16 remaining minutes and emerged victoriously with the score at the final buzzer 48-39. The Pioneer offense showed that it could perform even without the continuous efforts of Shannon, who sat on the bench because of her injury and the threat of fouling out. The Pioneers were led by junior Brenda Kulbeck, who gathered 15 points for the team. She was trailed by senior Michelle Vielleux, scoring eleven. Patti Yirsa, junior guard, and Caren Patterson, senior, added to the attack by scoring 8 and 6 points respectively. Captain Green swished four, while Doreen Whetham and Kathy Bahnmiller each gained two. Even though the Pioneer gals were plagued by injuries, fouls, missed shots, and bad passes, they returned home with the third place trophy. Senior Shannon Green commented, “We had a lot of support from the student body, the band, the parents, and the radio announcers. I feel that we spelled our loss to Simms with a-p-a-t-h-y, but our win over Sunburst with P-R-I-D-E!” (11 30 79) WRESTLING WRESTLING UPDATE By Clint Ophus The first real tournament action for the Pioneer wrestlers opened December 1st in Harlowton. Wrestling through the seven teams to championship were two Pioneer wrestlers- Mike Faber and Shawn Berlinger. Mike Faber’s opponent for championship was former Big Sandy wrestler, Kurt Hennelly, who now resides in Shepherd and wrestles for Huntley-Project. Placing second was Mike Baxter. Third placers were Clint Ophus and Bruce Thompson. December 7th, the Pioneer matmen traveled to Chinook for a dual meet. Due to injuries, only five of the nine members on Big Sandy's squad could wrestle. Shawn Berlinger was the only member of the pioneer team to come out with a victory. Mike Faber and Mike Baxter both tied with their opponents. Along with two losses. Big Sandy forfeited seven weight classes. December 13, Big Sandy went against Chester and Valier. Against Valier, Big Sandy wrestled only four times due to many forfeits on both sides. Shawn Berlinger won his match 14-2. Mike Faber and Mike Baxter both pinned their opponents, while Mike Vielleux lost to a more experienced Valier wrestler. The final score was Big Sandy’s 47 to Valiers 42. Against Chester, Big Sandy had two wins, one draw, one loss, and two forfeits. Winning for Big Sandy was Shawn Berlinger and Mike Faber. Bruce Thompson tied his opponent 3-3. Clint Ophus lost his match, while Mike Vielleux and Mike Baxter both drew forfeits. The score ended Big Sandv 36-Chester 42. (12 21 79) MINI MATMAN SQUAD HITS ROAD By Bart Ostrom On January 4, the Big Sandy wrestling squad traveled to the Cut Bank Invita- tional wrestling tournament. Unfortunately due to illness which struck two of the seven man squad (Mike Baxter and Bruce Thompson) only five grapplers were healthy enough to wrestle. Of those five wrestlers Mike Faber, Shawn Berlinger. Mike Vielleux, Ben Jenkins, and Clint Ophus - Mike Faber placed first, and .Shawn Berlinger placed fourth. The Big Sandy squad amassed 40 points - more than doubling the next class B team’s score of 15 points for Fairfield. The Pioneer record now stands at 14 wins and 2 losses. (11 2 79) BRUISED BURLY BABES BATTLE BACK By Patti Yirsa “Go get ’em, Greeno! You too, Valloo!” “Bahn, Bahn, Bahn! “Be mean. Bean! Putt, Putt, Putt! Such were the chants that echoed from the Pairfield High School Gym on November 15, 16 and 17. The 1979 Girls Divisional Basketball began for the defending divisional cham- pion Pioneers at 7:00 on Thursday. November 15. The purple squad, entering the tournament with a 13-3 conference win-loss record, was matched against the seventh place Harlem Wildcats. Big Sandy jumped out to a 19-7 lead at the first stop, but Harlem outscored the Pioneers 18-9 in the second period, making the score 27-25 at halftime. After the rest, the team then showed the fans its capability for executing its plays. The Pioneer gals scored 15 and 17 points in the third and fourth quarter respectively and closed the game with a 61-40 The competition was extremely tough because of the size of the tournament. Coach Mangold was very happy with the team's performance and had this to say: “It was good competition for the kids, especially because we have been lacking in experience. (1 18 80) WRESTLING UPDATE The sixteenth annual Big Sandy Invitational Wrestling Tourney was held Jan. 19. 1980 with more than 100 wrestlers participating from 14 teams. Sophomore. Shawn Berlinger. and Senior Mike Faber, both pleased the home crowd in defeating their main conference competitor to place first. Ben Jenkins, lost a hard fought championship match to place second Mike Baxter, a junior, defeated his competitor in the consolation bracket to place third, while freshmen, Bruct Thompson and Mike Gnsvoda, added to their experience by wrestling exhibition Big Sandy also place fourth in team points behind Chinook. Cascade and Simms. Jan 2f . the Pioneer grapplers traveled to the l.ake Francis Invitational at Valier. Taking first in their weight classes were Mike Baxter, Mike Faber, and Shawn Berlinger Placing third were Bruce Thompson and Clint Ophus. Not placing but earning his first pin was junior Mike Vielleux. (2 14 80) SANDY SHINES The Big Sandy wrestlers really showed their stuff in the Northern Divisional Wrestling Tourney Feb. 1-2 in Big Sandy. Going against eight other teams, two of which were complete, the Pioneer grapplers placed an impressive second, with only 6 of the 12 weights filled Cascade ended the tourney only a half a point short of the Big Sandy score 88 to 87 Earning the right to go to stale were five of the six Pioneer wrestlers. Freshman. Shawn Berlinger. and Sophomore, Ben Jenkins, both took the top spot in their weight classes. Placing second were Senior, Mike Faber, and Junior Clint Ophus. Mike Baxter, a Junior, finished the tourney with a third. Coach Ron Mangold seemed pleased with the wrestler's performance. He stated, They did a good job for the size of the team. (2 14 80) WRESTLERS GAIN STATE EXPERIENCE After an impressive second place finish at divisional, the Pioneer wrestlers traveled to Butte, Montana on Feb. 8-9, for the 1980 Class B-C State Tournament. Freshman member. Shawn Berlinger. led the team with his third place finish in the 98 lb. weight class. Other state qualifiers were senior. Mike Faber; juniors, Mike Baxter and Clint Ophus and sophomore. Ben Jenkins. Commenting on the tournament. Coach Mangold said, I felt that if we had adjusted better to some of our problems earlier in the year, we may Have had a fpw more placers, but I was fairlv satisfied with our young team's performance.' (2 14 80) CHAMP ADMIRED By Clint Ophus They call him Champ. Who is this famous guy from Big Sandy’’ He is Mike Munch Faber. A super athlete, terrific wrestler, and an all around great guy. Faber is enjoyed by hi friends and admired by many. Mike Joseph Faber was born in Havre Feb. 6, 1962. the son of Leo and Beverly Faber He grew up on his parents' ranch near Warrick. Montana. He attended the Dog Creek School for his first and second grade educatum. Mike then transferred to Big Sandy and started hi wrestling career in the third grade Since grade school Mike has built an impressive record. As a freshman Faber held a 25 win. 3 loss record. He placed first in Divisional and third at state. Hi fellow wrestlers also voted him moat improved wrestler His sophomore record was 24 and 5 with a second at Divisional . He wa unable to wrestle at State, due to pulled shoulder muscles. Munch's junior year wa a tough one. He had 16-7 record and a second at Divisional . Faber wrestled the last time in his high school career last weekend Going in with a 24 win. 3 low , and «me draw record. Mike had a little tough luck in the late going, but still performed well. Wrestling hasn't been the only area Faber has excelled in. The champ i currently student body president, Snow Hall king and FHA Chapter beau He has also been FFA vice president. FFA reporter and junior class president. Mike's hobbies include snowmohiling. mountain climbing, chasing women, playing pool and basketball. Mike Baxter summed up Faber in one sentence. He's an all around person. (2 14 80) BOYS BASKETBALL PIONEERS GAIN MOMENTUM By Jeff Amen! After a rather disappointing start for the boys basketball season at Fort Benton's tourna ment, the boy quickly avenged early losses by capitalizing on a lowly Sunburst and a highly ranked Chester. Wednesday, December 8. Big Sandy Pioneers took the home floor for their first conference game against Sunburst From the beginning of the game. Big Sandy totally dominated the court offensively and defensively, running up the score at the half 44 10. With the consisten cy of excellent shooting and a good running game, the Pioneers handily won 84-50. leading in scoring was the hot handed Kirby Kuibeck with 31, followed by Mike Richter with 14. Jeff Ament 12, Dan Ulmen 10. Calvin Danreuther 8. Jeff Remick 5, and Bart Bitz and Steve Bahnmiller each with 2. Three day? and two practices later, Big Sandy took the court in Chester against a favored Coyote team. Again, the Pioneers seemed in control from the very start jumping out to a commanding 41 23 lead at the half The Coyotes couldn’t seem to handle the tough Pioneer press and hot shooting. Keeping the momentum going the Pioneer's way, the boys chalked up their second consecutive win. winning 81 58. Scoring leaders included Danreuther and Richter each with 17. Ulmen and Kuibeck 12, Bitz and Ament 8. Remick 4 and Dan Genereux with I (12 21 79) TEAM TOWERS By Patti Yirsa Wanting revenge, the Big Sandy Pioneers tucked another victory under their belts by defeating Cascade hereon Friday. December 21. In pre season play, the Badgers had defeated the Pioneers by one point in overtime hut the Pioneer proved themselves even without the assistance of Kirby Kuibeck who was injured in the first quarter —by defeating Cascade 59- 56. Mike Richter wa the leading scorer for the purple squad by connecting for 26 points. He was followed by Dan Ulmen with II. Bart Bitz, Jeff Remick. and Jeff Ament with 6: and Calvin Danreuther with 4 The next night the Pioneer team traveled to Valier and repeated it winning ways. The final score wa Big Sandy 69 Valier 64. Scoring in the Valier game was Richter 26. Ulmen 16, Danreuther 13, Remick 7. Ament 6, and Bite 1. After the Christmas vacation the Big Sandy “Greyhounds bounded to their sixth conference win by ouUconng the Harlem Wildcats 89-50. Mike Richter and Dan Ulmen had the hot hands for the Pioneers by scoring 26 and 25 points respectively. Calvin Danreuther netted eleven, while Jeff Remick added ten. Bart Bite and Jeff Ament each scored 6, Perry Goll connected for three, and Daren Schuster contributed two. (1 18 80) BOYS BOOT BELT AND EDUCATE CHESTER By Patti Yirsa I'm surprised we re number one was the comment from Coach Lackner after defeating the Belt Huskies. The January 5 Pioneer victory secured the top conference position for the team—at least for now. Daren Schuster stated, It was a big game, and we came through. Belt's two-point lead at half-time wasn't large enough to secure a Husky win. The Pioneer team rallied hack to outacore Belt 25-12 in the fourth quarter, making the score at the final buuer 71-60. Leading the Pioneer scoring was Mike Richter with 23 points. Calvin Dan reuther followed him with 20. Jeff Remick' addition to the attack was 14, while Dan Ulmen contributed seven. Jeff Ament netted 5. and Bart Bitz scored two Because of a knee injury. Kirby Kuibeck was forced to view the game from the bench. He commented about the victory by saying, I thought we adjusted well to the many different defenses and offenses that we ran. I liked it cause we won!” The Pioneers defeated Chester by a heart-stopping 56-55 edge in home court action January 12. Mike Richter lit up 21 number on the clock that night including a 9-9 free throw effort Dan Ulmen provided 15 point ; Jeff Ament earned M; Bart Bitz, Calvin Danreuther and Jeff Remick did their part with 4 apiece. (1 18 80) A DREAM COME TRUE? By Jeff Ament Many young hoys often dream of becoming professional athletes, but few ever accomplish their dream. One such dreamer though has a good chance of fulfilling his vision of becoming a pro basketball player, (hi person is Michael J. Richter, otherwise known a Iceman. Mike, widely known for his shooting ability, defense, and no look passes, has become a top priwpect among top college scouts. In the last year as a BSHS cage star. Mike made the All- Conference First Team and the All-State First Team, led the Northern “B” division in scoring average, and wm also named MVP for the Pioneers. Beside his great naiural abilities. Mike has shown great determination as a basketball player. He showed a great example of this determination at the Montana State University Basketball Camp this summer. At the camp full of top high school stars. Mike received the MVP award even with the help of a foot-long cast of hi hand. Mike is again showing his great abilities this year by leading the league in scoring. He ha indeed played an important role in the Pioneers' success thus far. Many people think that Mike's future, on the college and possibly professional levels, is extremely bright Mike, on the other hand, modestly says. I know that being in the NBA is an unrealistic dream, but I really want to compete at the college level More important, on my mind presently, is my desire for us to go to the state tournament this year. Yes. with hi great abilities, hard work, and determination. Mike's dream may someday come true. (1 18 80) CHIPMUNKS CHEW AND CHEWED The Big Sandy boys basketball team, also called Chico Chipmunks, finally broke the halfway mark of the 1979-80 season. They were sitting comfortably atop the conference with an 8-1 mark. The Pioneers first traveled to a highly respected Fairfield. Though many players wanted revenge for their only previous loss, the Fairfield jinx overcame the Pioneers 76-64. The Big Sandy team next met with the Tigers at Simms. Never getting their running game going, the Pioneers fell 86-60. At their third consecutive road game, the Pioneers got back on the winning track, smothering the Badger 67-52. Senior, Mike Richter, had 26 points and as many rebounds. The Pioneers, at home for their last game of the season in Big Sandy, beat the Valier Panthers 63-51. At Harlem, the Pioneers had rough battle, barely edging the Wildcats 51-46. Senior guard Calvin Danreuther put the icing on the cake, tossing in a layup and two free throws during the last second. The Pioneer next game was against the Huskies at Belt. Details are included in the Bell game article. (2 14 80) ACADEMICS SEE PP. 110-111 FOR MORE ACADEMICS Top right: Mr. Olson uses his energy to teach students of all ages the many aspects of music. Jeff Herzog goes through musical exercises with this instructor during an after-school session. Below: Sophomore Veronica Witschen demonstrates the proper procedure for creating a batch of hot chocolate in Mr. Nicolson’s English class. Center right: As well as having many educational characteristics to it, music can also be lots of fun. At the basketball games and pep assemblies, the pep band students always enjoy showing off their industrious talents. Lower left: Sophomores Kevin Barsotti, Luther McLain,and Jim La- Buda drink to classmate Veronica Witschen’s success with the hot chocolate she had just prepared in her speech to demonstrate. Lower right: In Karen Beirwagens demonstration, she shows her creative abilities by making dough ornaments. In learning the finer points of preparing and delivering speeches, the sophomores discovered that public communication does not have to be scary; in fact, it can be quite fun. Top left: Personal business student Jeff Ament studies busily for a quiz over his tax book. Learning about taxes is one of the interesting projects in which business students engage. Center left: Using the preciseness and accuracy she learned in agricultural drawing, senior Kelly Braun attempts to reproduce an exact copy of a car. Those who enroll in this class learn the skills used for doing various projects such as diagramming rooms or graphing pictures. Center: Seventh grader Mark Welty listens attentively as electronics teacher Orville Grasdock explains the workings of Mark’s science project. Many students spend long hours preparing a project either for the state of the local science fair. Center right: Reg Springer displays his photographic talents as he films the Big Sandy-Belt basketball game. Reg has been involved with the publications department for three years and has learned skills which he will enjoy for years to come. Lower left: Working for the many school activities can really wear on a person, as Annette Terry’s facial expression shows. Nevertheless, during the Invitational Speech and Wrestling Banquet, students always work hard, and everything they do always seems to be successful. Lower center: Resource teacher Larry Brumwell takes advantage of one of the mechanical teaching aides avail- able in our school. Although the machines are helpful learning devices, they cannot replace the wisdom of teachers like Mr. Brumwell. Lower right: Senior Butch Whetham listens attentively to a story in a comprehension exercise. Automated learning methods are abundant in our school, and Butch uses the earphones to capitalize on his audio faculties. BOYS BASKETBALL CONTINUED BUCKET BOYS BOW TO BELT The Big Sandy boy basketball team traveled to Belt on Saturday, Feb. 2, to battle the Huskies for a possible conference championship. From the opening tipoff to the last buzzer, the Pioneers and Huskies hauled for victory. The first quarter was totally dominated by the Huskies, outscoring the Pioneers 20 12 in an outstanding display of offense. Defense was the key for both teams in the second quarter as only seven baskets were scored by both Belt and Big Sandy. Belt was still leading 28-19 at the half After a fired-up halftime talk by Coach Roy Larkner, the Pioneers started ripping the nets and came back to within a basket and a half, down only 46-43 at the third stop. The fourth quarter was again a see saw battle with Belt winning in the last seconds 59-55. Senior Mike Richter once again lead the Pioneers with 16 points and 17 rebounds. Other scorers were seniors Kirby Kulbeck 9, Calvin Danreuther 7; juniors Dan Ulmen 12, Jeff Remick 9, and Jeff Ament 2. The Pioneers ended the game shooting a poor percentage from the field and only 47 percent on free throws. (2 14 80) DIVISIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HOPES CLAWED The Pioneer basketball team entered the Shelby gymnasium on Saturday. Feb. 16. for the 1980 Northern Division Championship game with hopes of winning its first title since 1963. It was not meant to be. however, as the Pioneers fell to the sharp shooting Simms Tigers 62- 66. With Simms hitting over 50 percent from the field in the first half, the favored Big Sandy team fell behind 27-40 at half time. Behind a tough zone press, the Pioneers made a spectacular comeback and in the third period out scored the Tigers 18-8 to make the point spread 45-48 going into the final period. The fourth quarter was a hack -and-forth battle with the Pioneers coming as close as one point but never taking the lead. The Tigers edged the Pioneers 17-18 U) finalize the fourth-period marks. Senior Calvin Danreuther led the scoring department with 22. Junior Dan Ulmen contributed an impressive 19 points with most of those in the first half to keep the Pioneers in the game. Senior Mike Richter, who was ailing with the flu, had 13. Other scorers were junior Jeff Ament with four and junior Jeff Remick and senior Kirby Kulbeck with two apiece. When asked what he thought of the game. Dan Ulmen said. I thought it was a heart breaker because I really wanted to cut down those nets. (3 7 80) GREYHOUNDS GIVE AND TAKE With the long season behind and their conference record (12-4) disregarded except for tournament seating. The Pioneers joined seven other teams at the Shelby High School gym on Feb. 14, 15 and 16. Big Sandy had one goal set for itself — to qualify for one of the two state-bound positions of the Northern B Conference. The “Chipmunks” started their quest for the top at 9:00 on Thursday evening when they joined the Chester Coyotes at center court. The Pioneers overpow- ered Chester with the help of senior Mike Richter who contributed 21 points to the 65-57 victory. Calvin Danreuther. senior, and Jeff Remick, junior, each added 13 points to the attack while junior Dan Ulmen boosted the score by 12. Thursday night’s victory placed the Pioneers in the semi-final game against tri- champion Belt the next night, again at 9:00 p.m. The Huskies were never given the chance to be a serious threat. The Pioneer team showed the fans ita basketball playing ability by skinning the Huskies 60-49. Dan Ulmen lead the scorers with 15 points. He was followed by Calvin Danreuther with 13, Mike Richter with 11 and senior Kirby Kulbeck with 10. Center Marc Bumgarner was the leading scorer for Belt with 11 points. The Championship game the third and final 9:00 game of the tournament - stopped the Pioneer pursuit for gold. The Simms Tigers jumped out to a never- broken lead early in the game. Big Sandy battled back to a one point deficit in the second half, but the Tigers soon regained command. With the final score being Simms 66, Big Sandy 62, the Pioneers were forced to be satisfied with silver, not the hoped - for gold. Calvin Danreuther supplied the scoreboard with 22 points followed closely by Dan Ulmen with 20. The Tigers were lead by forward Dave Brumwell who scored 23 points. Junior guard Jeff Ament commented. “Overall I thought we had a good tourna- ment even though we didn’t reach our goal (winning the Championship). “But junior Perry Golfs statement was simply, “I think the bench at Shelby is a lot softer than anywhere else.” (3 7 80) CAGERS COP STATE FOURTH The Big Sandy Pioneers played Big Timber’s Herders for third place in the State Class B Tournament at the C.M. Russell Fieldhouse last Saturday night. In the first five minutes of the game. Big Timber capitalized on the cold - shooting Pioneers, jumping to a 10-2 lead The Pioneers called a timeout and reorganized, battling back to a 20-16 deficit at the end of the first quarter. The Pioneers, playing in their first Saturday night game since 1963, could not come any closer to the Herders in the second quarter and went down 37-30 at the half. Coach l ackner had some inspiring words at halftime which seemed to spark the Pioneers. Lead by senior guard Calvin Danreuther, who was playing with four fouls, the Pioneers scored eight unanswered points to take their first lead 48-47 early in the fourth quarter. From then on, the lead rocked back and forth for the rest of the game. With 40 seconds until the final buzzer senior Mike Richter rebounded a shot by junior Dan Ulmen and put it in, giving the Pioneers a 60-59 lead. With 12 seconds to go. the Heraer’s Bret Argenbright, Southwestern B’s leading scorer was fouled and connected both free throws to give the Herders a 61-60 victory. Mike Richter, senior guard, led the Pioneers with 20 points and 17 rebounds, followed by senior Calvin Danreuther 14, Kirby Kulbeck 4; junior Dan Ulmen with 12, Jeff Remick 6, and Jeff Ament 4. W’hen asked about the game, junior forward Jeff Remick said, “I thought we did great for being so short. I was also surprised to see us make it to the consolation after losing the opener, but I guess those hard practices paid off.” Sophomore guard Ken Chamberlain also said. We did really well after losing the opener, and we received good experience playing for such a big crowd.” The Pioneers, 17-9 ended with a fourth place at state, Big Sandy’s highest placing since the 1963 state championship team. (3 7 80) JUNIOR HIGH SPORTS JUNIOR DRIBBLERS BREAK EVEN By Reg Springer The junior high girls basketball team, led by Coach Mehlhoff, lost their first contest on Sept. 19 in Box Elder Two days later, in their home debut, this same group of dribbler conquered the Fort Benton Shorthorns. The Box Elder club downed the squad by a devastating 24-12 margin. Alandra Pearson topped the scoring column with three buckets, followed by Camilla Turk'� two and Tanya Belcourt’s one. These girls are all eighth-graders. A 16-14 squeaker left the Fort Benton group a bit short. Shannon Craig and Alandra Pearson, both members of the Class of ’84, shared the limelight with six points. Seventh-graders Lisa Bahnmiller and Crasdork each added a field goal to the total We're lacking experience. stated Coach Mehlhoff. with only four eighth-graders which was quit evident in our season opener. 1 was pleasantly surprised to se us beat the Shorthorns because of their larger enrollment.” (10 1 79) DRIBBLERS BOUNCE BACK By Reg Springer When we last heard from our gang of female junior high basketball players, they had earned an even record of one win and one loss. Since that time, the club has gone on to gain a 5-2 tally. The group obtained their second win by downing the Rocky Boy Eaglettes in a skin of the teeth bout that ended 22-21. Eighth graders Shannon Craig and Alandra Pearson shared top scoring honors with eight points apiece. On October 1, the team took a victory from the strong Chester group. The home club scraped past the competition 29-28. Lisa Bahnmiller, a seventh-grade member, led the band of bouncers by adding 13 to the batch of points. Three days later, the athletes traveled to Fort Benton. Lisa Bahnmiller headed the dribblers' effort. The girls stampeded the Shorthorns 26-3. The gang defeated Havre Central in a home game on the twelfth. Tony Belcourt. Alandra's classmate, scored four field goals. Havre was washed away 30-14. The Eaglettes, fired up about their earlier loss, squashed the Pioneer efforts on October 22. The rematch left the visitors far short, 53-15. Tonya and Alandra ranked highest with 5 each (11 2 79) JUNIOR HIGH HIT LAST SHOWER Big Sandy's seventh and eighth grade basketball teams ended their ten- gamc season bv participating in a Chester Invitational Tournament held Feb 2, 1980. Though neither team ended the season in the win column, the team mem bers gained valuable experience in the sport. Bach participant also dis- played an ample amount of desire and improvement in his techniques. Those playing for the seventh grade included the following: Ted Allderdice, Matt Baxter, Bobby Berg, Larry Chamberlain. Chris Faber. Peter Gasvoda, Brian Graff, Jim Hettrick. Chad Ostrom and Mark Welty. Representing the eighth grade were Pat Bahnmiller. Tom Bartkoske, Gary Berg. Danny Forde. Mark Gasvoda, Mark Kraiich, Tim Matthew. Tony Robertson, Ray Williams and Rob Williams. (2 14 80) CARNIVAL BSH PRESENTS—‘THE TONIGHT SHOW” By Michelle Vielleux Candidate� have been chosen, skits are in the planning and classes and clubs are organizing games for the carnival while sponsors pint wish the next two weeks would quietly pass by. The 1979 carnival. November 10. will commence, as usual, with a stage show The theme at this year's attraction is “The Tonight Show starring Dave Pegar. Greg Gullirkaon and Sherri Bitz. Sandy Sixteen and stage band will again be added U the festivities. The classes will present skits and their candidates. The Senior hopefuls are Calvin Danreuther and Kathy Bahnmiller. Nominated by the juniors are Brock Genereux and Stefani Green, while the sophomore contestants are John Bold and Karen Beirwagen. The Class of '83 put their beu on Mike Gasvoda and Sherri Bitz. The games begin at 9 p.m and run until 1 a m The juniors, who are responsible for the Carnival Dance, have been having hard luck in finding a reasonable band. They are also having the Junior County Fair. The eightians will he having Bingo and the sophomores will try a nerf hoop game The freshman cake walk will again be a scramble and the eighth grade always gets a little aquatic with the fish pond. The youngest - schoolers will handle carnival-comers coats. Honor Society will sponsor the horseshoe pitch. FFA and FHA sell concessions while FHA Hells raffles for stuffed animals. Pioneer Club will have a new dice game while sharing balla balla with the Sandy sneechers GAL sponsor, Mrs. Mangold, said that the club will again he sponsoring the GAL jail. (11 2 79) CARNIVAL NIGHT ”79” by Dave Pegar The Big Sandy High School was once a ain the setting for the 1979 Carnival. Headlining the Carnival on November 10 was the Variety Show The program this year followed the theme of The Tonight Show Guest hosts were Greg Gullicksnn and Dave Pegar Along with Greg and Dave, the different classes performed various skiu to introduce their King and Queen candidates for the night. Guests on the show included Allison Ralph. Mike Faber, and Dolly Parton (portrayed by Amy Dixon). Cheryl Grubb, who viewed the show from the audience had this to say about it: I thought it was the best we've had around for a long lime Mr. Brumweli commented. Super, excellent, even better than last year. After the Nhow. the audience moved into the festive halls to participate in the assorted fun and games. The climax of the evening was the crowning of King and Queen This year's honors went to the freshman candidates. Mike Gasvoda and Sherri Bitz “Although the attendance was down from previous years, the crowd, for the most part, seemed to enjoy the 1979 carnival. (11 30 791 JUNIOR MISS THERE SHE IS By Patti Yirea On Sunday. December 16 at 7:30 p.m. Lori Archibald, Kathy Bahnmiller, Annette Terry, Allison Ralph, Shannon Green, Eleanor Kirkby. and Melin- da Bold entered the auditorium on their escorts’ arm. Now all the intense practice was behind, and their final performance ahead, for these girls were the entrants of the 1980 Big Sandy Junior Miss Pageant. Each girl was interviewed by the judges and attended a tea with her parents previous to the pageant; but that night they performed two routines and an individual talent. A winner was chosen for each category: Miss Talent, Miss Simplicity, Kraft. Miss Kodak, Miss Scholastic, Spirit of Junior Miss, and the First Runner-Up. Congratulations are in store for Allison Ralph who was selected for the title of Big Sandy’s 1980 Junior Miss. Details on separate winners in next issue of the Rouser. (12 21 79) ALLISON CROWNED By Greg Gullickaon Big Sandy's 1980 Junior Miss is Allison Ralph. She was crowned on Sunday night. December 16. at BSHS auditorium. Along with the title of Miss Junior Mias, Allison also won the talent award with the humorous solo. See 'in Thing . Allison said of the win. “I was really surprised, but I thought it was quite an honor. Other winners included Shannon Green, who was named first runner-up. Lori Archibald won the Mian Scholastic Achievement Award and Annette Terry received four awards: the Miss Kodak. Miss Kraft. Miss Simplicity, and Spirit of Junior Miss. Due to the Divisional Speech tournament being scheduled at the same time aa the state pageant, Alliaon Ralph and Shannon Green will not be able to run for the title of Miss Montana, so Melinda Bold, named second runner-up. will represent Big Sandy at Kaliapell. (1 18 80) ATHLETIC AWARDS 1979-80 FOOTBALL Most Valuable Player — Calvin Danreuther Most Valuable Back — Calvin Danreuther Most Valuable Linemen — Brock Genereux, Jeff Remick Most Improved Player — Bart Bitz Hardest Hitter — Calvin Danreuther Captains — Calvin Danreuther, Bart Bitz GIRLS BASKETBALL Most Valuable Player — Shannon Green Best Defensive Player — Michelle Vielleux Most Rebounds — Brenda Kulbeck Freethrow Award — Shannon Green Most Inspirational Player — Melinda Bold Most Improved Player — Patti Yirsa Most Assists — Shannon Green Captains — Shannon Green, Michelle Vielleux BOYS BASKETBALL Most Valuable Player — Mike Richter Best Defensive Player — Bart Bitz Rebounding Award — Mike Richter Freethrow Award — Calvin Danreuther Most Inspirational Player — Kirby Kulbeck Most Improved Player — Dan Ulmen Most Assists — Calvin Danreuther Captains — Calvin Danreuther, Mike Richter WRESTLING Most Valuable Wrestler — Shawn Berlinger Most Inspirational Wrestler — Mike Faber Most Improved Wrestler — Mike Baxter Quick-Pin Award — (18 sec.) Mike Baxter Most Pins — (17) Mike Faber Captain — Mike Faber ACADEMICS Right: An experienced member of the journalism world, Shannon Green (Class of ’80), inspects a completed article for junior Patti Yirsa to submit for use in the Rouser. Students who participate in the journalism pro- gram produce a tri weekly newspaper and help the annual staff, while learning the proper techniques of journalism. Center: Marie Grosen and Audra Berlinger discover what is meant by the “Scientific Method.’’ Self- discovery has long been one of the cornerstones of our educational pro- grams. From grade 7, students at Big Sandy learn self-reliance and adaptability in real-life situations. Lower right: Seventh graders Janette Ament and Lisa Bahnmiller happily participate in their activities in Project Discover. Junior high students learn carpentry, painting, plumb- ing and others in one of the more “fun classes in the school. Students are not the only ones required to do homework. Lawrence Green, English and history instructor, shows us that teachers, too, have to do their share of research to keep up the high academic standards set here at Big Sandy High. One of the main factors behind this high school’s excellent traditions is Mr. Green’s dedication. Many students have dreaded term papers and Senior English, but after graduation they real- ize the benefits of having learned English correctly in high school. Hav- ing developed such a reputation, Mr. Green discusses our academic tradi- tions: “Commenting on the academic traditions of Big Sandy High School is similar to discussing the vagaries of Montana weather: we have exper- ienced a multitude of both. Generally speaking, the people of Big Sandy can be proud of the academic program offered by their schools. Because enrollment is small, Big Sandy Schools are limited in the number of courses they can offer. They must aim to be strong in basic courses in language, science, and mathematics, and at the same time offer courses in vocational-technical fields. In my view, Big Sandy’s HO schools have provided a balanced academic program designed to meet ______the needs of most students.’’ Left: Pointing out the good and had places, art instructor Ladene Mangold shows sophomore Darla Ulmen the proper way to make a portfolio. The portfolio will store her accumulated artwork. Center left: Mr. Mehlhoff goes about his daily task of preparing students for their mathematical future. The Math Department has always had a good reputation for more than adequately preparing high school stu- dents for college. Lower left: In a speech to demonstrate, Kevin Silvan shows how to make a snake bite victim (Jimmy LaBuda) comfortable. Historically, students of our school have always had a good back- ground in public speaking, and this class of sophomores is no excep- tion. Below: Learning why the exact weight is necessary for the outcome of an experiment, juniors Dan Genereux, Steve Witschen and Tim Craig are instructed by pre-chemistry teacher Orville Gras- dock. Students enrolled in pre-chemistry to learn the basic aspects of chemistry. Lower right. This SR-100 automated c lassroom machine is teaching Jimmy LaBuda, Joe Pegar, and Dennis Graff about electrical tools during the sophomore Vo-Ag class period. The shop class is designed to teach boys the basic skills they will need for life in the local, agriculturally oriented economy. FRED S TOGGERY MILAM FLORAL TUTT MANUFACTURING 1506 Front — Box 608 Fort Benton, MT 59442 626 12th Street Havre, MT 2300 St. Charles Fort Benton, MT 59442 Phone: 622-3667 PIZZA HUT FISHER METAL PRODUCTS GRAND UNION HOTEL Big Sky Pizza Inc. 320 West First St. Havre, MT 59501 Phone: (406 -265-4582 Howard Garnett- Unit Mgr. Box 7 Fort Benton, MT Phone: 622-5233 Fort Benton, MT Historical Site Phone: 622 3633 FORT BENTON GROCERS CLUB BAR VITA-RICH AYRSHIRE DAIRY Ron’s Food Center Stensland’s IGA Price Rite Thriftway Big Sandy, MT 59520 Serving Northern Montana with the best in Dairy Foods 6 First Street Havre. MT 112 THE COUNTRY STORE Big Sandy, MT 59520 Tim and Vicki Baiazic; Pat, Vicki, and Gerry Phone 378-2305 groceries-fresh meats-free delivery POWER MOTORS Box 339 Fort Venton, MT 113 SPRING FLING FULFILLS FANTASIES After a brief address by senior Kirby Kulbeck, the banquet concluded with the benediction by Reverend Pomeroy. At 9:30 p.m., the Love Boat set sail for Fantasy Island with over 30 couples aboard to enjoy the gym decorated with blue and orange streamers, fishing nets, ocean-scene wallpaper, and a fountain. The Grand March negan at 11 p.m., and concluded with the crowning of Lori Archibald and Kirby Kulbeck. Passengers continued to dance to the music of The Paradise Band, until the Love Boat arrived back in port at 1 a.m. The evening concluded with the showing of a Jerry Lewis movie, “Three on a Couch,” in the auditorium. Junior Greg Gullickson said of the Prom, “I feel the Junior Class put a tremendous effort into one of the best proms in recent years.” —by Jeff Remick A “Fantasy Island — Love Boat” theme set the stage for the 1980 Prom and Junior-Senior Banquet held Saturday, April 26. The banquet began at 6:30 p.m. at the F.E. Miley Grade School with the invocation by Rev. Leon Pomeroy. After a welcoming address by Junior Class President Stefani Green, juniors Patti Yirsa and Joan Berlinger presented the senior personality awards. The following awards were given: Most likely to crack you up — Melinda Bold, Reg Springer “Most likely to cheer you up” — Lori Archibald, Mike Richter Most likely to become rich and famous” — Shannon Green, Bart Bitz “Girl who resembles Bo Derek” — Caren Patterson “Guy who resembles Burt Reynolds” — Kirby Kulbeck Most macho senior guy” — Mike Faber “Senior girl closest to a ‘10’ ” — Caren Patterson “Most like to be like” — Shannon Green, Calvin Danreuther THIS PAGE: TOP LEFT: Juniors, Jeff Remick and Stefani Green, pensively march toward the 1980 Prom King and Queen Candidates. Center left: Music floated throughout the gym as this year’s prom band, Paradise performed. Center: “Disco” Dan Ulmen shows his stuff. Later that night fans were shocked to see Dan turn from disco to punk with the snap of his fingers. Center right: Seniors, Calvin Danreuther and Michelle Vielleux’s faces beam with the special feeling of Prom time. Lower left: Junior, Mike Baxter, uses his muscles to cover the ceiling with beautiful streamers. OPPOSITE PAGE: Top left: Freshman, Bonny Kulbeck, is a fine example of a person having a good time at the prom. Top center: Row, row, row your boat! Juniors, Dave Pegar and Wade Welty relax for a moment while preparing the gym for an exciting evening. Top right: Freshman, Angie Williams, and junior, Wade Welty, walk along the trail of the grand march. Due to the shortage of junior girls, Angie had the pleasure of joining the promenade. Center Left: Entering the dance area, senior, Eleanor Kirkby pauses to smile with anticipation. Center: 1980 Prom king and queen, Kirby Kulbeck and Lori Archibald, know their fantasy has come true. Center right: Three of the four Prom queen candidates, Kelly Braun, Shannon Green, and Kathy Bahnmiller. Lower left: “Captain” Bart Ostrom helps to prepare the Love Boat for its trip to Fantasy Island. Lower center: Juniors. Joan Berlinger and Tami Terry, diligently count the ballots for the Senior personality awards. Lower right: Junior, Brock Genereux, and senior. Allison Ralph, dance the night away.” 115 VALLEY FURNITURE BENTON FUNERAL HOME “Home is where the heart belongs.” 315 West First St. Phone: 265-2279 Havre, Montana 1201 Front Street Phone: 622-3621 Fort Benton, MT. Q’S CORNER CAFE AND MOTEL Phone: 378-2461 Big Sandy, Montana TILLEMAN CHEVROLET, INC. “Come and see Big Mike Tilleman for your new and used car needs.” Box 2070, Havre, Montana 116 BANK OF FORT BENTON BENTON PHARMACY 1420 Front Street LEHMAN’S INC. COAST TO COAST STORE Fort Benton, MT Box 549 Working together; Getting things done. Fort Benton, MT Fort Benton, MT IX RANCH CO. J-J’S SHOPPE A P CLEANERS Big Sandy, MT 1504 Front St. Fort Benton, MT Big Sandy, MT “A Work of Art” Good Luck, Graduates! RATHBONE VENDING SERVICE FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE OFFICE FLYNN REALTY 12 West First St. Havre, MT 59501 Havre, MT George Laulo, Agent 265-7845 Service 24 hours a day Fort Benton, MT Good Luck - Students 117 SHAR’S KUT - N - KURL BIG SANDY GRAIN Sharlee Darlington Box 158 Fh. 378-2401 Ph. 378-2409 Big Sandy, MT Big Sandy, MT CARGILL, INC. Feed, Fertilizer, Seed, and Ag Chemicals Mgr. Doug Johnson North of Fort Benton Ph. 622-3224 LEO FRED BITZ HAIL INSURANCE AGENCY R.R. Box 7C Big Sandy, MT “Ask the man who’s had a loss.” 118 OVERLAND BAR Norm Milner - Owner Fort Benton, MT PALACE BAR Earl Cook - Owner Fort Benton, MT PEPPER POT TAVERN “Halfway spot” Loma, MT SCHEFFI’S LANDMARK CAFE Fort Benton, MT PIONEER INSURANCE AGENCY Insurance Real Estate Best wishes to the Class of ’80 Box 128 Ph. 622-5033 Fort Benton, MT CARLSTROM’S HARDWARE HANK Bus. 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Implements” ROEBUCK CO. 308-1st Street Parts, sales, service. 631 West 1st Street Havre, MT 59501 2410 St. Charles Havre, MT 59501 Compliments of 622-5012 Fort Benton, MT 59442 Where America Shops! Stockman’s 120 GREAT FALLS PCA AND FEDERAL LAND BANK ASSOCIATION Northwest Bypass Great Falls, MT WEAVER- MAXWELL HAVRE, INC. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER MELROE DEALER Hiway 2 East Havre, MT 121 TRACK CONTINUED FROM PAGE 83 came around—the mile relay. Although the Pioneer girls team had wrapped up the divisional team title, the mile relay team put the icing on the cake by winning that event. Members of the team included Stefani Green, Stephanie Ament, Shannon Green, and Doreen Whetham. Kelays are an intricate part of a track program, for they provide a positive working attitude for team members as they work toward a common goal—the best product they are capable of putting out. Top right: After plotting out his winning strategy for the next meet boys coach Dave Nelson sports an approving Norwegian grin. Coach Nelson was a sprinter at Detroit Lakes High School in Minnesota and he is always willing to share his wisdom gained through his own experiences. Center left: Junior Mike Baxter practices the form that carried him to a seventh place finish in the 330 yard hurdles, his specialty, at the state Class B-C track meet held in Billings. Mike was voted Most aluable Trackster by his teammates. His athletic versatility is exemplified by the additional events he entered into at divisional—the 440 yard dash and 120 yard high hurdles. Teammate Kevin Barsotti was named Most Improved Trackster. Center: Natural ability aided senior Mike Rich ter in his first year of track. Here, he receives his spoils at the divisional track meet in Cascade. The lanky youth earned second place in the discus and added a fifth in the javelin. Center right: The umpteen hours of long miles and hard work paid off for Shannon Green as she crosses the finish line in another record time for the mile at divisional. Shannon, Most Valuable Trackster for the girls chased her records set at state when she was a sophomore t hroughout her junior and senior years. She surpassed her mile standard and set a new one in the two mile at the 1980 State B-C Track and Field meet in her senior year. Lower center right: Freshman Christine Matthew fires out of the blocks in the 100 yard dash at the divisional meet. The start is a highly important aspect in a short race, and most sprinters spend hours working in the starting blocks. Upper lower left: The thrill of victory is enjoyed by the Big Sandy girls track team after winning the elusive Northern B girls track title. The girls set their goal of winning the division in early April and accomplished it in late May. As the saving goes, Behind every good team is a good coach,” and standing in the background is Coach Roy Lackner who emphasized a team-orientated group. He worked mainly with the runners, encouraging them to push their pain threshold back further and further. The team voted Stephanie Ament Most Improved Trackster. Upper lower center: Jumper Brenda Kulbeck, junior, attempta to clear the high jump bar in divisional competition. “Bean” also competed on the 44( yard relay team with Stephanie Ament, Charlys Barsotti, and Christine Matthew. At divisional thev picked up a fifth place finish Brenda also placed fifth in the high jump, clearing four feet, eight inches. Upper lower right: Digging down the stretch, sophomore trackster Bruce Thompson competes in the finals of the 220 at divisional. Lower left: Although “the top is by definition a very exclusive place, the Big Sandy Pioneer girls track team found themselves at the top of the division this past year. A positive working attitude assisted the girls in working toward their goal of winning the division. Their success came through hard work, dedication, and a will to win But all the enjoyments did not come from winning totally. A majority came from the accomplishments of a hard workout, bettering a personal record watchmg someone else excel at his or her specialty, and sharing experiences as a team. For the girls team, preparation combined with the right opportunities produced a Northern B girls track crown. Lower center: Mark Batey, sophomore, is set” for the start of his 220 yard dash preliminary run at divisional. Mark also ran the 100 yard dash and the 440 yard dash, but failed to place for a chance to compete at the state meet. Lower right: Freshman field event person Dorie Hettrick vigorously practices her follow through in the javelin. At divisional she also threw the shot and the discus. 122 PRATT SVENN INC. Texaco fuels Edward Beaudette Budd, Ebby, Cliff, and Jerry Big Sandy, MT FEDERAL LAND BANK ASSOCIATION OF HAVRE Jerome G. Dailey P.O. Box 1030 115 4th Ave. West Havre, MT 123 DON COURTNAGE 4 Bs SONS, INC. RESTAURANTS, B.M. SONKSEN, INC. Plumbing and Heating Hardware and Appliances HARDWARE P.O. Box 7369 Box 410 Phone: 378-2308 Big Sandy, MT Missoula, MT Big Sandy, MT TNT SHIRTS UNIVERSAL HAVRE ATHLETIC HEALTH The dynamite shop. SERVICE FOODS Havre Holiday Village 715 13th Avenue South Holiday Village Hwy 2 West Great Falls, MT 59405 Havre, MT 59501 Havre, MT 59501 Make the most of your Phone: 265-5301 game. OXFORD BAR BILLIARDS GLACIER MOTEL CENTENNIAL Sportsman’s Headquarters 1401 First Street MILLS 331 1st Street Havre, MT 59501 Big Sandy, MT Havre, MT 124 BOND LUMBER BLDG. SERVICE BAILEY HOMES BROWNS HARDWARE INC. Box 1636 Havre, MT 59501 Phone: 265-5851 Box 2235 Havre, MT Box 1790 Village West Havre, Mt 59501 BEAR PAW COUNTRY HAVRE LUMBER KITCHEN LUMBER CO. P.O. 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