Bigfork High School - Le Lac Yearbook (Bigfork, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1984 volume:

DEDICATION We. the Class of 1984. have the unique distinction of being the 50th class to graduate from Bigfork High School. To celebrate this special 50th anniversary, we dedicate this edition of the LeLac to t total educational community of Bigfork, both past and present. This dedication includes graduates, teachers, administrators, parents, school board members, any and all other supporters, and of course, taxpayers. In their own way. all have contributed toward establishing the reputation of excellence th Bigfork High School now enjoys. With continued support and effort. Bigfork will certainly enjoy the jutation of being “One of Montana’s truly GREAT high schools.” 2 Table Of Contents H. LETTERS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION TO THE GRADUATING SENIORS There is an emotion, a “discipline , that is of a higher order than love. Often considered the most lofty human emotion, love implies reciprocity, or give and take - a sense of “what’s in it for me?” On an even higher level is the emotion of Caring. Caring is that feeling of concern, that feeling of sharing, that demands noth- ing in return. The overriding attitude at Bigfork High School is one of Caring; administration, faculty, students, care for each other and care to the extent that we will each go to any lengths to insure that the good from each situation has lasting impact on our lives. Care enough to give the best. It is the way to guarantee the best of Caring in return. As we move into and through high technology, each one of us must become and remain ‘Bionic’; believe it or not, 1 care! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1984! Our time together was obviously rather brief; therefore it is somewhat difficult to write that “I knew you well” or “I knew you when.” However. I would like to share a thought or two with you. Hopefully, you gave your very best effort here at Bigfork High School during the last four years. If this is indeed the case, then your high school career can be judged as successful and your future experiences will be positive. High school is a training place for adult life and we have tried to give you the opportunities to prepare yourself accordingly. If the time was wasted, we both have failed. I’ve enjoyed the year and wish you each the best in the future. William E. Zepp Principal Administrators' Messages 3 A LOOK AT US School is not all work but fun too. Shown here are some of the things we like to do. Right page, clockwise. Sexy sunbather Dawn Nadeau catches rays on the fantastic Swan Lake beach. Fashionable Barb Wachholz strikes a mischievious pose. Super sophomore skier Keith Veyna is shown charging down the giant slalom course. Randy Russell hits for two against Whitefish as C hris Edwards looks on. Career Days at Kalispell shows Pam Rowsey. Stephanie Jensen, Heather Gaiser and Shannon Turner checking out college catalogs.This page, clockwise. The two Misses. Missy An- derson and Missy Delaney, are enjoying themselves at a Viking home football game. Just back from an African safari, headhunter Rod Gembala shows ofThis prized tro- phy. Chris Jordan. Future superstuds Luke Boland and Chuck Terry pump iron in the weightroom. Junior basket- ball darlings Shannon Kirby. Lisa Fishbaugh. Jamie Kara- key and Tawny ia Hall wave goodbye before departing to the district tournament. TEACHING US CAN BE FUN Why do some adults become teachers? Because they like working with kids. Every day kids come to school knowing that they can have a fun time and still learn something. They know this because generally they like their teachers. The good teachers know how to make learning fun. “Teaching is not just a job; it is an adventure.” This is true because most of our teachers are involved with students outside the classroom. We have advisors to clubs, classes, and activities; we have all the coaches, and most of all we have teachers as friends. They bridge the generation gap and are willing to interact and participate while still setting an example. The students learn from the teachers and many times the teach- ers learn from the students. With this balance and philosophy here at Bigfork High School, it is easy to see why teaching us can be fun. 6 Student Life This page. Top left. Is it a bullfrog? No it is mad scientist Joni Oration in chemistry lab. Top right. Sophomore Tim Carter seems in a daze while working on a computer. Bottom right. Junior Colleen Sand gets some advice about a book from Mrs. Hadlock. Bottom right. Mr. Milam, shown in a new position this year, is back in the classroom. Opposite page. Top. Senior C indy Grilley gets a helping hand from Miss Ebbing. Left. Silkscreen artist. Kori Barker creates another design. Right. Mr. Pond, the newspaper advisor, looks pleased as punch with his first issue of the school paper. Left. Bottom. Russell Pickett shows intense concentration as he tries to master the typewriter. Student Life 7 THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1984 Seniors 9 US HAVING FUN Kids at Bigfork High School don't just come to school to learn, they also come to be with their friends and have fun. It's not hard to really get to know someone after spending 184 days of the year with them. Learning, growing, and experiencing happiness and goodtimes. sadness and badtimes. as well as memories that will last a lifetime were all part of the year that w'c spent together. This page, clockwise. Posing as “Poster Of The Day girls are pretty Gina Snoddcrly and Brenda Gcmbala. Handicapped and looking for a little sympathy. Scott Wicklund reads in the library. Freshmen Rick W agner is hard at work at his reading machine. Looking for his own private space in the parking lot on his new 1984 Sniurfmobile is senior Dave Hillman. Opposite page, left side. The three french horn players arc Stryder Thompkins. Laurie Mullally. and Tony Doohan. Our own jungle bunny is library aide. Alvson Bedford. Left. Seductive Shannon Turncr is shown looking good in the hall- wax. Below, middle. Jim Dock- stader hurries to eat his cake be- fore Si Roosa can swipe another bile while Luke Boland looks on. Bottom. Part of the student body cheering during a pep assembly. B m HOMECOMING IS MORE THAN JUST A FOOTBALL GAME Homecoming festivities for the fall of 1983 were kicked off by the announcement of Spirit Days during Homecoming Week. Then, while students were trying to decide what to wear for 50’s Day. Tropical Day. and the tradi- tional Blue and White Day. the senior cheerleaders and vikettes were working to honor the football players by decorating their lockers. As everyone looked forward toward the actual Homecoming football game, the girl’s basketball team heightened school pride with a 48-34 victory over Corvallis. When Friday came, we were dismissed for a school parade. The parade, led by a snake dance, included the four Homecoming Queen candidates: Jenny Peck, Debbie Childers, Alyson Bedford, and Ginny Rylands, as well as the football players. The vikettes, color guard, and band lent their talents. Returning to school, students gathered around a bonfire set for the occasion. A pep assembly ended the afternoon. The football game that night was off to an encourag- ing start with excellent support from the numerous Bigfork fans who turned out to see the game. Unfortu- nately, a touchdown in the second quarter by St. Igna- tius was enough to give the Bulldogs a 6-3 victory. Later we were to find out that this game actually deter- mined the conference championship. The vikettes and color guard displayed their talents during the halftime pagentry, when senior candidate Ginny Rylands. es- courted by David Hillman, received the red rose that proclaimed her Homecoming Queen. Below. Some of our football players posing in front of the bonfire are: (Top Row) Trevor Soucie, Shawn Schmidt and Bob Cawley (Bottom Row) Monte Loudermilk. Matt Kapalanczyk. Mike Pederson and Daryl Kirby. 12 Homecoming Left. Matt Kapalanczyk flexes his muscle to impress Cindy Merlo. Andrea Wiengcr and Susie Childers during Spirit Week. Below. Kim Love. Wendy Townsend, Tina Lindner and other color guard members hurry to get in place to start the parade. Above. Bigfork Vikings defensive players await the St. Ignatius snap. Left. Seniors Heather Gaiser and Patti Parker, dressed as clowns, prepare to throw candy to the younger spectators. Homecoming 13 The Homecoming Dance was not held until Saturday night after the girl's basketball game. The Vais came away with another victory, this time a 55 - 37 win over Loyola-Sacred Heart. The dance followed the game and music was played by the band Rockitt. With all these activities and festivities, everyone seemed to have a good time proving that Homecoming was indeed more than just a football game. Top. Breaking loose for big yardage. Rod Gembala shows why he was Bigfork’s second leading rusher. Above. Listen Russ, do it exactly this way! That is probably what assistant coach Dale McQueary is telling quarterback Randy Russell as head coach Wayne Loeffler looks on. Left. Queen of the hop. Daw n Nadeau, exhibits her 50's personality. 14 Homecoming Left. 1983 Homecoming Queen Ginny Rylands was escorted by fullback David Hillman at the half-time ceremonies. Below. In the Homecom- ing parade Sam Bacon leads the Sophomore class' victory ship homeward while Jenny Ga- pay. Shelli Wicklund. Amy Lee and Rob Ward gallantly follow. Homecoming 15 SENIORS SENIORS MAKE MEMORIES FOR AN ENTIRE LIFETIME A Special Year For Us || enior Year” means different things to each f • of us. It is a time when we gain a certain maturity and realize that it is time to be more realistic about what the future holds. Even so this is not a time to throw away all of our dreams. The 1983-84 school year was the year that was not even thought of when we were naive little freshmen looking for room numbers and not knowing how to beat the system. Now that we have arrived at our senior year the excitement builds as we get our senior pictures taken, order our caps and gowns, purchase our gradu- ation announcements, and anticipate the future. Life, like seasons, is never predictable, each day brings a new perspective. The only thing that is certain is each of us will go through it in our own special way. Leading through our senior year together are Erin Dininny - Secretary-Treasurer, Tony Dupont - Presi- dent, and Patti Parker - Vice-President. Below. Most of us were freezing to death as we gathered to have a group picture taken at Wayfarers Park. Missy Anderson Michelle Apsey Scott Atchley Kori Barker Bryan Bowers Le.Anna Brue Bob Cawley Suzie Childers Lloyd Coleman SPOTLIGHT ON ONE OF US Poet, musician, artist, scholar - Linda Nelson is all of these. Last year Linda participated in a poetry class which was instructed for a week by a guest poet. Later. Linda received the news that one of the poems she had w ritten during that class had been published in the collection “Waiting For The Moment To Explode.” In addition to her poetic talent. Linda has received recognition for her outstanding musical ability. She plays the flute quite proficiently and has served unselfishly as accompanyist on the piano for the chorus for the past three years. She also enjoys draw ing and w riting prose. Linda holds the distinc- tion of being the Valedictorian of her graduating class w ith a four year G.P. A. of 3.93. These diverse talents cause Linda Nelson to stand out as an important contributor to the excellence and diversity of this senior class. 18 Seniors Seniors 19 Dave Hillman Craig Hinz John Hopkins Brian Hedges Lonnie Hellickson Kyle Herzog SPOTLIGHT ON ONE OF US “He is certainly one of the best all-around student athletes to come out of Bigfork High School.” This quote by one of his teachers most accurately sums up Dave Hillman's personal accomplishments. Dave will graduate second in his class. As salutatorian he had a 3.85 G.P.A. He was simply outstanding, and received many awards and honors, in virtually all the sports he participated in: football, basketball, track, and during the summer, baseball. Dave was elected President of the student body his senior year and yet he still found time to play in the band all four years. Other personal accomplishments include being an Eagle Scout and having a very strong church involvement. Dave Hillman is truly an exceptional person - athlete - scholar. He worked very hard for all these accomplishments and we know that the best is yet to come for him. Cindy Grillev Lana Harness Gail Harris n Mi 22 Seniors Seniors 23 MORE OF THE BEST OF US ■ I 'mon Sandy we know you were the one who ’ |1 crashed into Grumpas kitchen Saturday I night. Jokes Si as “Wrcckless Drivers. Sandy Korb and Si Roosa take a look at the damage. Still together and still going strong are Best Cou- ple, Sherry McMannamv and Charlie Olson. Who's your buddy? Who's your pal? Best Friends” are Jonni Gratton and Craig Hinz. The last of The Best Of Us but surely not the least arc two of our most spirited people. Cindy Mcrlo and Matt Kapelanczyk for Most School Spirit. The Class of 1984 would like to congratulate those who successfully attained the reputation of being known as The Best Of Us. 24 Seniors LOOKING BACK AT US Above-Miss Reep's precious first graders, (top 1. to r.) Patti Parker, David Hillman. Joe Wagner, Charlie (last name unknown), Kari Jenson, Bonnie Woodward. Mike Pederson. Halden Curtis, (second row) Diana Smith. Kathy Wagner. Tracy Anderson. Doug Bowman, Jerilee Nelson, Andy Mangels. Kenny Stevens, Lana Harness, (bottom row) Howard Vine, Monty Loudermilk. Kathy Tiegan. Steven Childers and Suzie Childers. Memories of our pasi years ai school are an important part of our rememberance of our senior year. Changes have taken place in our friends, our teachers, and our subjects. We have also changed internally. Our changes have been shared changes: our friends have been there to help us and to receive our help. The people pictured on this page have shared twelve years together, years whose memories they will always keep. Above-Miss Reep's first graders twelve years later, (top row) David Hillman, Joe Wagner, (second row) Kenny Stevens. Suzie Childers, Jerilee Nelson. Diana Smith. Lana Harness. Mike Pederson, (bottom row) Bonnie Woodward. Patti Parker, Shannon Turner and Kari Jensen. Students from rural school who have also spent twelve years together are (top) Heather Gaiser. (second row) Kathy West- phal. Lcanna Brue. Kori Barker, (bottom row ) Brenda Reed. Pam Rowsey and Daryll Kirby. Seniors 25 SPOTLIGHT ON ONE OF US Scholar Brenda Reed received special recognition for her academic achieve- ments this year when she was announced as a National Merit Scholar Finalist. This means she scored higher than 99% of all the other students in the United States who took these tests. This honor, awarded on the basis of PSAT and SAT test scores as well as a written submission, resulted in a scholarship to pay Brenda's tuition and fees to any college in the Montana University System. “I was surprised by the prestige I received. commented Brenda. Brenda, who finished fifth in her class with a 3.81 G.P.A.. plans to attend a Montana college for the first year. Her career interests include archeolog . special education, and writing. She hopes to find a career that will allow her to incorporate her varied interests. Good Luck to Brenda in the future. Monty Loudcrmilk Kim Love Maher Marzouk Jake Mathwig Sherry McMannamy Cindy Merlo Dawn Nadeau Jerilee Nelson Linda Nelson 26 Seniors Plum Michelle Ralston Charlie Olson Brenda Reed Fellow senior cheerleaders and friends forever are Jen lee Nelson and Patti Parker. Below. Competing for the title of Swan Lake Mud Queen - 1984 are Dawn Nadeau and Pam Rowse It was declared a tic Patti Parke Lisa Rabb Seniors 27 CRUISING WITH US osl of the students at Bigfork High School know how important cars are. They are an essential part of each of our lives, especially if we are to be able to get from one place to another. When you live in a small town such as Bigfork. transportation becomes even more important. It would be very difficult to ride your girlfriend eighteen miles on your bicycle just to get to a movie. And then, of course, there is the ride home! To most young people, cars are more than just transporta- tion. Many people pride themselves on their cars. Whether it be a Mustang or an old beat-up pickup, every car owner feels some special feeling for his vehicle. This is absolutely true around Bigfork. Many cars show the driver's personality. And lots of other vehicles can only be described as “having personality . These two pages show some of the more unique cars to hit the high school parking lot. All are accompanied by their owners.. .Seniors.. .of course! BIGFOPK HIGH SCHOOL Top. Short box. four-wheel drive, pick- ups arc also sers popular around Bigfork. Here. Joe Wagner dresses up his 78 C'he pickup by putting on new chrome ss heels, Above. Whenever she wants to. sports Stephanie Jensen can go topless in her while ‘76 MOB convertible. Right. ( amaros are one of the really cool cars this year and here Boh ( ass ies shows off his 75 yellow and black Z-28 . 28 Senior Automobiles Left. The Mcatwagon lives on! Yes. it is hard to believe, but Dave Peck’s '66 Chevy pickup, smashed, bashed, and trashed, still gets around. Below. With his near-mint ’65 Ford Mus- tang in for some minor repairs at the B.H.S. auto shop. Si Roosa appears to be fabricat- ing some sort of new exotic ex- haust system. Steve Robson Ginny Rylands Shawn Schmidt Kenny Stevens Above, top. Hard at work helping as an office aide is smiling senior Kim Love. Above. Barb Wachholz seems to be the center of attention as Mike Pederson. Daryl Kirby, and Scott Plum can't get close enough. Pam Rowsey Sean Reynolds Randy Russell Hernon Santa Cruz Diana Smith Si Roosa 30 Seniors Greg Swanson Rom T Todd Tucker Barb Wachholz Kathy Westphal Scott Wicklund Sparkling Suzi Childers also helped as an office aide working in the Superintendent's office this sear. Left. Sitting on an unidentified person's lap. Missy Delaney shows off her vivacious charm. Shannon Turner Joe Wagner Andrea Wiegner Bonnie Woodward Seniors 31 US ALL THE WAY hat adds spirit and charisma t( Viking athletic contest? The Bigfork Viking cheerleaders of course! This year we had four different v arsity squads. Each squad was chosen last spring and some the girls served on more than one squad. All those exasperating hours of practice seemed to pay off you’ld have to be crazy to scream your lungs out for hours but our cheerleaders never seemed to mind. We could tell by the look on their smiling faces that they were showing their spirit and enjoying themselves. Above. Varsity boys basketball cheerleaders are (L to R) Jerilee Nelson, Patti Parker. Suzi Childers, and Brenda Whiteman. Below left. (L to R) Varsity football cheerleaders are Kris Zorb. Gail Harris. Kendra Rada, and Sherrie McMan- namv. J.y. GIRLS SLAM DUNK FOES FROSH GIRLS TEAM ALSO VERY SUCCESSFUL WITH 10 - 5 SEASON The Bigfork J.V. girls bas- ketball team finished their season with a re- cord of 16-2. Their only losses were to Whitefish and Eure- ka. Three of the team members were juniors and all the rest sopho- mores. Coach Mike Dockstader said that they really came a long way this season- especially on de- fense. Their strong points were their ability to rebound and score effectively. The high scorer of the season was Tawnyia Hall with 171 points and the best rebounder was Tracy Hansen. With a little luck next year's varsity team should be super strong because of all these outstanding players. Not to be outdone, the freshman girls also showed well with a perfect 6-0 in conference play and a 10-5 record overall. Frosh coach Paul Milam said, “This group of girls worked hard as a team, and they were very unselfish. He went on to name Brenda Gembala as outstand- ing offensive player as she averaged 17.8 points per game. Jolene Nord- tome and Peggy Gurule were the top rebounders of the team. Lynette Herman and Kristi Woll were named as top defensive players. Coach Milam noted Jenny Peck as “a multi-purpose player who could fill any position competently.” 34 Girls Basketball J.V. Girls Basketball Players include: (left to right) Angie Wise, Chris Wade. Kim Newton, Jenny Gapay. Shannon Kirby, Tracy Hansen. LeAnn French. Tonya Sumner. Gayle Zeller, and Mindy Anderson. Congratulations on a super season. The Freshmen Girls Basketball Team who were coached by Paul Milam consisted of: (back row, left to right) Brenda Gembala. Peggy Gurule, Jolene Nordtomc. Kay Russell. Christie Akers, and Angie Gildart. (Front row, left to right) Jenny Peck. Chris Woll. Lynette Herman. Kristi Ganiere. and Gina Snodderly. V ARSITY SCOREBOARD Intently watching the team are Miss Molstad. Coach Dockstadcr. Jenny Gapay. and Chris Wade. Miss Molstad helped all the coaches this year providing the coaching staff with a little touch of feminism that was other- wise missing. The Girls J.V. team was so awesome that they totally devastated most of their opponents. Here the scoreboard tells the whole story with a game against Thompson Falls J.V. We won 74 to 16. iH Bigfork 37 Bigfork 23 Bigfork 48 Bigfork 45 Bigfork 37 Bigfork 37 Bigfork 48 Browning Whitefish Plains Troy Eureka Thompson Falls 55 . Mission 1); ' Corva Loyol; Superi Frenchtown Plains District Tollman urek hompson Fal ission nent - Libb Bigfork 49 Plaips - NH 47 Bigfork 38 S Bigfork 54 Bigfork 41 1I)S Thompson Falls Troy Mission Divisional Tournament - Flam i Bigfork 45 Darby 62 Bigfork 42 ureka orcnce 41 36 23 52 60 58 Girls Basketball 35 GIRLS BASKETBALL LAYS UP ANOTHER SEASON Valkyries Victorious, Overall Record 14-11 For the Bigfork Vais and coach Ron Dahlman, it was a year of rebuilding, having lost four of five starters from the previous year which placed seventh in the state tournament. Without much height, but with the will to win. the young Vais experienced a good season. Three seniors led the way and they finished the regular season with ten wins and eight losses. They gave every team they played a fight to the end. Intense defense was a key feature of this year’s team. Senior Dawn Nadeau dominated the boards inside while leading the Vais in rebounding. She did a fine job trying to make up for their lack of size. The Vais were also led by three strong guards, seniors Patti Parker and Heather Gaiser, and sophomore Joani Mogolis. The young team finished third in the District Tournament in Libby, but lost out in the Divisional Tournament in Hamilton. Next year’s team should do quite well with many of the younger Vais getting varsity action this year. The Valkyrie Basketball Team of 1983. Left to right. Jamie Karakee. Amy Zepp, Kim Newton. Diane Hillman. Tracy Hansen. Shannon Kirby. Tawnyia Hall. Dawn Nadeau. Lisa Fishbaugh, Teresa Janke. Patti Parker. Gail Zeller, Heather Gaiser, and Joani Mogolis. Kneeling. Stephanie Jensen, manager, and Ron Dahlman. coach. Coach Ron Dahlman and assistant coach Mike Dockstader prepare to board the bus for the District Tournament. JUNIORSg Heather Gaiser puts up a shot from the corner against the Thompson Falls Bluehawks. Below, left. Senior Heather Gaiser played guard for the Vais and proved to be an all-around good player. Below, middle. Another senior Dawn Nadeau dominated the boards as she filled a big gap in the team's size. Below, right. Four year lctterman Patti Parker was the Vais leading scorer this year. Senior girls Heather Gaiser, Michelle Ralston. Dawn Nadeau, Jcrilee Nelson. Stefanie Jensen, and Suzie Childers pose with coach Ron Dahlman before boarding the bus on the road to victory. Girls Basketball 37 VIKING FOOTBALL TEAM VICTORIOUS Best Season In Years, Beat Eureka Twice For the third straight year the Bigfork Vikings have ended the football season with a winning record. This year the Vikes compiled a 6-2 over-all record with a 4-1 mark in conference play. The Vikes came up one game short of making the play-offs, but certain- ly have nothing to be ashamed of. The Vikes over-all record was the best in seven years and tied the best record in Viking history. The Vikes were led by a swarming defense that should be described in only one word. AWESOME!! Led by all-state nominee Mike Pederson, the Vikes gave up an average of only 12 points per game. Pederson led the team with 101 tackles, followed by junior Rod Gembala with 60 and sopho- more Keith Veyna with 55. The senior linebacker had 28 unassisted tackles and recovered 5 fumbles, both school re- cords. He also had 4 interceptions which tied another school record. The Vikes only two losses on the year were to state cham- pion Frenchtown and to Mission in a heart-breaking Home- coming loss that cost the Vikes a play-off berth. The high point of the Viking's season had to be the two victories over the Eureka Lions. The Vikes hadn’t beaten the Lions in five seasons, but changed that this year by opening and ending the season with victories over the Lions. In the last game of the season the Vikes showed great character as they came from behind to beat the Lions 19-14. Senior tailback Dave Hillman turns upficld while junior fullback Rod Gembala leads the way. Senior football players and their respective honors: Mike Pederson - 2nd team all state linebacker. 1st team all conference linebacker. Monty Loudermilk - 1st team all conference defensive end. 1st team all conference offensive tackle, all stale honorable mention defensive end. David Hillman - 1st team all stale kicker. 1st team all conference kicker. 2nd team all conference running back. Dave Peck - 1st team all conference defensive guard. 1st team all conference offensive guard. 2nd team all state offensive guard. 38 Football Daryl Kirby - tight end. Jake Mathwig - defensive corncrback. Shawn Schmidt - defensive back. Scott Atchley - center for long snaps. Matt Kapelanczyk - offensive center. Scott Plum - defensive end. Randy Russell - quarterback. Steve Robson - defensive guard. Senior quarterback Randy Russell fires a strike to sophomore Gary Denham in the Mission game while halfbacks Trevor Soucie and Dave Hillman provide protection. Bob Cawley - split end. backup kicker, punter. Todd Tucker - flanker. Charlie Olson - guard. Bryan Bowers - tackle. Football 39 1983 RECORD GRIDIRON TURNOUT J.V. Team Winners Also With 7-1 Record The Bigfork Vikings talent was nol limited to just the Varsity team. The Bigfork J.V. team showed that they could play football also by finishing their season with an outstanding 7- I record. They beat teams in three different classes. Their only loss came at the hands of the Class AA Flathead Braves. 18-6. All season the J.V. had a swarming defense and a consistent offense that could move the ball almost at will. Things are looking good for the future in football. Right. Head coach Wayne LoefTler goes over the game plan with assistants Dale McQuearv and Steve Hullett. Jack Hanes (not pictured) assisted with the football program also. Below, Team picture of the Bigfork Viking 1983 Football team. The record turnout of over 60 boys at the beginning of the year contributed to making this one of our best seasons ever. 40 Football Season ReaOTO I ■ Bigfork 20-0 Hureka ftigjbrk 10-6 DarijP Bigfork 0-34 French town Bigfork 35-20 Plains Bigfork 3-6 St. Ignatius Bigfork 34-8 Troy Bigfork 34-14 Thompson Falls Bigfork 19-14 Fureka - f «ft? BOYS VARSITY SHOOTS WITH INTEGRITY «7 TEAM GOES TO STATE THIRD YEAR IN The season of 1983-19 4 was a victorious year for the Rigfork ikings. Coach Lyle Whiteman cited the relationship between the players and the will to work hard as the key to the team’s success. “We lack the raw talent of the past, but we have more heart and arc willing to work harder than we were in the past,” stated ( oach White - lan. “What we lack in size, we gain in heart.” This year’s team certainly proved that they had the heart. Senior David Hillman led the Vikes in scoring and in rebounding by averaging 18 points and 11 re- bounds per game. Senior Randy Rttssejl and Junior Jim Docksiader also contributed greatly by averaging rebounds per game. ROW toufiiamifnt. continued their domination by taking the championship game in the tournamcjtibv a victory' of 65-53 over the Plaraf Horse nr i. Heading into divisional play. nc Vikings became victorious over all of the divisional participants The I Vikes. on championship night, then'met the French- town Broncs again for the third year in a row, dtfaaung them tv. a score 59-5'. I JL As the Vikings entered into the state tournament they were defeated by the Boulder Panthers, who were the eventual state champions, during the first night of ip|jyQ WHME pint struggled on. although they were defeated again ip the second game by the Malta Mus- 12 and 11 points and 6 and 7 rebounds per game, defeated again in me second game by the Malta Mus- ty. Another great1 asset to the team was Ju- tangs. They battled onward in their third and fin j Gcmbala. who added to the team's terrific game, which was a very close scoring game with the v aiding in 58 assists rind 33 recoveries and Plentywood Wildcats'cventually coming out on top. .vo other players, who played a significant part. Although, the team faced it discouraging state tourna- lors Daryl Kirby and Pederson, both ment by placing eighth, they will alway s be number one i field goal percentage shooting touch. in our hearts and the season record of 16 wins and 10 ikings. who were seeded second in the district losses is certainly something to be proud of. FOUR SENIORS PROVIDE TEAM LEADERSHIP 42 Boys Basketball Guard Mike Pederson puts up a short jumper against the Frenchtown Broncs in the Western Divisional championship game. In the first game of the year against the Whitefish Bulldogs. Randy Russell is trying to slam one home on a breakaway lay-up but the official (in the far background) is signaling that he traveled. The Bigfork Vikings won the Western Class B Divisional Championship for the third year in a row. Here team members, coaches, and cheerleaders, celebrating their newly acquired trophy, pose for a happy picture. 1983-84 BIGFORK VIKING BASKETBALL TEAM The Bigfork Viking varsity basketball team at the end of the year was made up of 12 regular players and two alternates. They are: top row, left to right. Mike Plum. Kevin Danz. Randy Russell. Daryl Kirby, Jim Dockstader. Lloyd Mangnall. Mike Pederson. Dave Hillman, and Rod Gembala. Middle row. Coach Lyle Whiteman and Manager John Cochrane. Bottom row. left to right. Tom Powell, Sami Bacon. John Kirkpatrick, Jamie Anderson, and Rob Ward. An outstanding program is usually that way because of the other “unsung heroes” (people behind the scenes). One such person, assistant coach Mike Dockstader (who contributed to the pro- gram in many ways), is shown here giving an important pep talk to a player during the crucial part of a game. Another important “behind the scenes” person this year was Phil Johnson who started a weight lifting and conditioning program for the basketball players. Many positive comments were heard about this very important contribution. 44 Boys Basketball Junior forward Jim Dockstader shows his outstanding form on a jump shot. JV RECORD 15 WINS 3 LOSSES The J V team coached by Mike Dockstader finished a super season with a record of 15 wins and only 3 losses. Some of these sophomores and juniors moved up to the varsity by tournament time. Back row. left to right. Sami Bacon. Rob Ward. John Kirkpatrick, Jamie Anderson, and Tom Powell. Front row. left to right. Chuck Terry . Steve VanKrevelen, Kevin Vinson, Eric Schildt. and Kevin Danz. Shown here is action in the District Championship game against Plains which the Vikings won 65-53. Junior Lloyd Mangnalls, who came on very' strong this year in a reserve role, and other team members show off the Western 8-B District first place trophy won at Poison. Boys Basketball 45 FROSH DRIBBLERS SCORE BIG || —y- cam play, hard work, I and hustle was the | key to our success,’' 1 explained freshmen coach Jack Hanes. The Frosh fin- ished the cason with a 14-4 over- all record and were 9-1 in confer- ence. Three of the young Vikings losses were to AA Kalispell while we did beat them once. The Freshmen also were 4-0 against Class A teams with three victo- ries over Whitefish and one win against Poison. This was one of the most successful seasons ever for a Bigfork Freshman team. It looks as if we aren't going to have any trouble keeping the winning tradition going in Basketball with all this young talent coming up. Above. Freshman coach Jack Haines is shown with most of his team members, (left to right) Jim Cawley, John Jordan. Alan Love. Ken Russell. Mike Vollan. Greg Paulson. Glen Conley, and weight coach Phil Johnson. Missing from the picture are Curt Rowsey. Brendt Brandcwic, and Quinn Boland. Right. In state tournament action at Bozeman it looks like Daryl Kirby and the Malta player were having a jumping contest. Below. In a home J.V. game. Jamie Anderson (40) snares a rebound against Thompson Falls. Other team members arc Lloyd Mangnall (34). Sami Bacon (44). Kevin Vinson (24), and Mike Plum (12). VARSITY SCOREBOARD Bigfork 60 Bigfork 59 Bigfork 58 Bigfork 76 Bigfork 62 Bigfork 52 Bigfork 66 Bigfork 75 Bigfork 65 Bigfork 46 Bigfork 92 ► Bigfork 70j s Bigfork 81 Bigfork 45 Bigfork-69 Bigfork 1 Whitcfish Poison Plains Troy Eureka Thompson Falls Darby Corvallis Loyola Mission Superior Frenchtown Plains Florence Trov 48 Eureka 55 Thompson Falls' 12 p-gu., ry' J «proton impson falls f 35 PlainS' -� $3 Divisional at Missoula 65 65 54 62 45 54 41 76 53 44 55 77 54 67 Superior Mission Frenchtown 73 44 57 � ✓ State at Bozeman . 66 86 80 % I Boys Basketball 47 VALS VOLLEYBALL SPIKE HARD TO WIN 1984 FINISH: 1ST DISTRICT - 1ST DIVISIONAL - 4TH STATE Hard work and determination was the key to the Bigfork Valkyries volleyball success this year as they took home both the Western Division- al championship and 4th place in State. The team was coached by Debbie Holliday and assisted by Bonnie Shea. Even more impressive was the fact that this championship team was made up entirely of sophomores and freshmen. Led by First Team All State. “First Team All Division spiker Tracy Hansen and First Team All Division Joani Mogolis. the Vais finished the season with a near perfect 12-1 record with their only loss coming at the hands oflhe Troy Trojans, the team that the Vais beat twice during the Divisional Tournament to win the title and once more at State. Also selected as Honorable Mention for the Vais at the Divisional Tournament which was held in Whitefish were sophomore Amy Zepp and Brenda Gembala. the only freshman to start on the varsity squad. This season marked the first year that volleyball was an officially sanctioned sport in Montana, therefore the Vais were the first to ever win their conference and the Western Divisionals. Next year promised to be even better as all the girls will be back to “go for it” again. Above. Tracy Hansen attempts a block in a match against Poi- son. Below. Sophomore setter Amy Zepp is shown waiting to return a serve. Left. Freshman Brenda Gembala and sopho- more Tami Jay were important members of this talented team. 48 Girls Volleyball IV action during the year, freshman Kay • . nsoII is bumping a serve while 20 sophomore i vnn French watches. The sign on the wall says it all. Western Class B-C Divisional Tournament win- ners Bigfork Valkyries volleyball team are shown with their 1st place trophy. Back row. left to right. Coach IXbbie Holliday. Nicole Pinnow, Jenny (ia- pay, Joani Mogolis, Lynette Herman. Tracy Han- sen, Kim Newton. Brenda Gcmbala, and assistant coach Bonnie Shay. Front row, left to right. Amy Zcpp, Tami Jay, manager Mindi Anderson, and Jolene Nordtome. Girls Volleyball 49 WRESTLERS YOUNG BUT TOUGH This year's Viking wrestling team started the season with quite a few new faces as there were only five returning lettermen. Sophomore Gary Denham successfuli «heels The Vikes had a young team w ith only three seniors and this jround l ' J ro 'rsal year also saw a completely new coaching staff with Conrad Ervin as head coach, Grover Hedrick, and Tony Hansen as assistants. The team put together a reasonably successful year finishing second place in the district. Unfortunately no-one qualified for the state meet. Coach Ervin commented, “many personal goals were reached by the boys and 1 am definitely looking forward to next year . Team members are: (back row) Trevor Soucie, Scott Banning. Gary Denham. Head Coach Conrad Ervin. Assistant Coach Grover Hedrick. Dave Peck. Lonnie Lamberson, and Ken Stevens. (Front row) Shawn Schmidt. Jeff Beliveau. John Jordan, Carl Arndt. Bill Marincic, David Russell. David Nolan - manager. Cheerleaders: Kendra Rada. Sherry McMannamy, and Dawn Vickery. TEAM LOOKS FORWARD TO FUTURE 50 Wrestling Wrestling 51 Dave Peck is shown starling a new period from the down position. These three seniors formed the “nucleus” of the team: Ken Stevens. Shawn Schmidt, and Dave Peck. Below, left. While it looks like he is on top actually Ken Stevens is fighting to avoid a pin. Below, right. Volunteer Assistant Coaches Tony Hanson and Grover Hedrick were a tremendous asset to the team. TRACK TEAM RACES TO VICTORY BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS TEAMS WIN FIRST PLACE AT DISTRICT Bigfork had one of the best turnouts for track ever this year and it showed by the kind of results that were achieved. For both Boys and Girls seven school records were set by the end of the District Track Meet with still the Divi- sional and State Meets to come. For the boys, Chris Edwards was a valuable team member as he consistent- ly won all three sprints, as well as the 400m relay, and set new school records in the 200m (23.08), 400m (52.1) and 400m relay (45.6). Sophomore Gary Den- ham was very strong in the hurdles and 200m and junior Rod Gembala was the top man in the pole vault. Other Boys team members who placed at the District Meet were: Scott Atchley - javelin and discus, Dave Hillman - long jump, 100m and 200m, 400m relay, Tom Powell - high jump and both hurdles, Eric Schildt - 1600 and 3200, Chris Jordan - shotput, and Eric Mal- terud - 300 hurdles. Head Coaches Wayne and Sue Loeffler and Assistants Steve Watson and Phil Johnson were equally proud of the Girls Track team. The strength of the Girls Team was established by Tina Lindner - 100m, 200m, 400m relay, and 1600m relay, Tracy Hansen - shotput and triple jump, Sharon Efraimson - 400m, 800m, long jump. 400m relay and the 1600m relay, Brenda Gembala - 400m relay, long jump. 100m, 200m, and 1600m relay, and Diane Hill- man -javelin, discus, and 400m relay. Diane set a new school record in the javelin with a throw of 123’6” and Sharon set a new mark of 63.2 in the 400m. Other girls placing at the District Meet were: Cindy Merlo - discus and shotput, Tonya Sumner - high jump, and Kathy Beyer - 300m hurdles and 1600 relay. With only three of these outstanding athletes being seniors. Bigfork will continue to have a super great track team. 1984 BIGFORK HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK TEAM The 1984 Bigfork High School Track Team: (top row) Kenny Stevens, Rod Gembala, Derek Dornbrook, Eric Mallerud, Chris Jordan, Tom Powell, Gary Denham, Brooks Rector, Chuck Morley, Philip Spranger, and Chris Edwards, (middle row) Jim Wilson, Carl Arndt, Mike Manfreidi, Eric Schildt. Jeremy Huwe. Steve Morley. Steve Gordon. Monte Kimball. Greg Paulson. Kurt Rowsey, and Bill Schmalc. (bottom row) Nicole Pinnow. Peggy Lawrence. Diane Hillman, Tina Lindner. Renee Linnell. Mrs. Loeffler. Mr. Loeffler, Phil Johnson, Tracy Hansen, Chris Wade. Coile Shancr. and Brenda Gembala. (kneeling in front) Angie Wise, Cindy Merlo, and Sharon Efraimson. Top left. Rod Gembala literally soars in the pole vault having cleared 12’ 6” this year. Above. One of the Girls Team's most valuable members is junior Sharon Efraimson whose specialty is the 400m and 800m runs, as well as the relays. Below left. Sophomore speedster Gary Denham is hard to beat in either the 110m or 300m hurdles and (below right) sophomore Tom Powell set a new school record in the high jump having cleared 6’2” this year. Track 53 NETTERS SERVE UP 8-1-2 SEASON f oach Vernon Pond is enthusiastic about this year’s team. We f have five of the strongest singles players ever and three of the best doubles teams ever. Also the team has only lost one match while winning eight and tying two with most of the competition being against Class A schools. Our attitude has been tremen- dous and with the exception of our 1 Girls Singles - Jonni Gratton. and our 1 Boys Doubles - Scott Wicklund and Bob Cawley, we are a very young team with even greater expectations for next year. Paul Wallin served as Assistant Coach and his influence and coaching has helped tremendously. Steve Van Krevelen is the 1 Boys Singles, with Mike Berg occupying the 2 position. Jamie Anderson 3 and Jim Dockstader 4 Boys Singles player. In addition to Jonni Gratton, the other Girls Singles positions are: 2 Jenny Gapay, 3 Amy Zepp and 4 Amy Lee. 1 Girls Doubles is Lisa Fishbaugh and Shannon Kirby and 2 Girls Doubles is Peggy Gurule and Kay Russell with the 2 Boys Doubles team being Jim Henry and Sami Bacon. Senior Jonni Gratton returns a hard serve. VARSITY TENNIS Bigfork Opponent 12 Eureka 0 6 Whitcfish 6 8 Ronan 4 10 Poison 2 10 Hamilton T 8 Stevensvillc 4 4 Whitefish 8 12 Eureka 0 9 Ronan 3 9 Poison 3 ■ Kalispell 2 Won 8 Lost 1 Tied 2 The 1984 Girls Tennis team was not only talented but beautiful as well. Members are: (top row) Lisa Fishbaugh. Shannon Kirby. Kay Russell. Jenny Gapay, and Amy Zepp. (bottom row) Jonni Gratton. Michelle St.Sauver. Amy Lee. and Peggy Gurule. 54 Tennis Boys Tennis Team members are: (top row) Mike Berg, Chris Cockrell. Sami Bacon, Jamie Anderson, Steve Van Krcvclcn, Strydcr Thompkins, and Jim Henry, (bottom row) Ted Ahl. Bob Cawley, Head Coach Vernon Pond. Keith Vcyna, and Scott Richardson. Below left. Jim Henry and Sami Bacon (Mr. Short and Mr. Tall) made a pretty tough doubles team. Below right. Lisa and Shannon worked well together. Bottom. In a lighter moment. Bigfork's own resident tennis pro. Clockwise. Cheerleader Jeiiiee Nelson's look reflects the crowd’s ©« o what Randy Russell is going to do with the ball. J.V. Girls Basketball ( neerieaders take time out for a picture. KI Delaney, and Debbie Chi 1 lors. 'neor leader Advisor this year was vlarcia Vv liiteinan. shown here surrounded by some of her girls. Dawn Vickery. Si and Kendra Rad show one routines as Wrestling Cl • lead s ANOTHER LOOK AT OUR SUPER CHEERLEADERS 56 Cheerleaders rho Color Guard and the Vikette Drill Team were just excellent this year. The Vikettes' performances were astonishing and they always seemed to dazzle the crowd with their precise and varied routines. Equally snappy and sharp was the Drill Team. The half-time performances were looked to by the audience. Karen Kolar is the advisor for both groups. Vikette mem- bers that finished the year are Gayle Zeller. Rachel Morton. Kim Cook. Dawn Vickery. Jessica Lewis, Laralee Houston. Sandy Reed. Kim Coleman. Mi- chelle Apsey, and An gic Wise. VIKETTES—COLOR GUARD Far right. Color Guard members in a lighter moment with their advisor. Clockwise. Tina Lindner. Karen Kolar. Kari Jensen. Wendy Townsend, Laralee Houston. Becki Dupont, and Kim Love. Near right. Relaxing during a dress rehersal are Vikette members Kim Cook. Laralee Houston. April Sumner. Gayle Zeller, and Kim Coleman. 58 Vikettes - Color Guard mam The 1983-84 Bigfork C olor Guard. Top row. Kim Lose. Tina Lindner. Kari Jensen, Bottom row. Bccki Dupont. Laralec Houston. Wends Townsend, and Dawn Vickers. Junior Vikette Gayle Zeller flashes a sparkling smile to go with her stunning sequined uniform. The entire Vikettes group sets a striking pose for their group picture. Vikettes - Color Guard 59 SPEECH AND DEBATE Back row. Nicole Pinnow, Daphne Simonson, Wendy Townsend, Cindy Merlo, Cindy Grillcy. Tina Lindner, and Mr. Brown. Front row. Diana Smith. Tony Doohan, Scott Richardson. and Rick Wagner. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Back row. Kori Barker, Tony Dupont, Roni Terry, and Ken Stevens. 3rd row. Suzi Childers, Jerilee Nelson, Heather Gaiser, Shannon Turner, and Stephanie Jensen. 2nd row. Randy Russell, Dave Hillman. Matt Kapalenczyk, and Dave Peck. Front row. Brenda Reed, Kari Jensen, Ginny Rylands. Patti Parker, and Barb Wachholz. Absent from the picture arc Lana Harness, Linda Nelson, and Jonni Gratton. 60 Organizations rr STUDENT COUNCIL Back row. Kevin Danz, Brenda Whiteman. Brach Thomson, and Jamie Anderson. Middle row. Randy Russell - Vice President, Erin Dininny, Tony Dupont, Patti Parker. Dave Hillman - President. Front row. Amy Zcpp. Kristine Ganiere. Greg Paulson, Brenda Gembala, and Diane Hillman. YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT Back row. Mr. Schneider. Diana Smith, Tony Doohan. Nicole Pin now. Bob Nice, Brach Thomson, Lana Harness, Cindy Grillcy, John Cochrane, and Mr. Brown. Front row. Cindy Mcrlo. Rick Wagner, Brandon Jackson, and Niels Jensen. Organizations 61 BAND SOUNDS HARMONIOUS The Bigfork Viking Band con- sisted of talented and dedi- cated musicians who devoted a great deal of their time and effort toward entertaining fans and sup- porting various athletic teams. This year's band, which had the most mem- bers ever, was under the direction of Mi- chael Sachs. Major performances this year were the Homecoming Parade and half-time activities, Christmas Concert. January Concert with guest conductor Stan Marks and the annual high school music Festival in March. We are proud of our band and appreciate the important contribution they made to school activi- ties. to athletic events, and to the commu- nity. Mr. Sachs is shown with the hand on the stage at a pep assembly. The 1983-84 Bigfork High School Band. Row I. Linda Nelson. Kristienn Decker, Alyson Bedford, Rachael Morton. Jill Heikens, Coille Shancr. LcAnn French. Jenny Peck. Row 2. Sandy Reed. Kim Jennings. Peggy Gurule. Renee Linnell. Kari Jensen. Kristine Ganierc, Lynctte Herman. Gayle Zeller. Kay Russell, Laura Murphy, and Lana Harness. Row 3. Stryder Thompkins. Laurie Mullally, Tony Doohan. Diane Hillman, Jim Docksiader, Brenda Whiteman. Kim Newton. Amy Zepp. Cindy Merlo, Lonnie Hellickson. Mike Vollan. Jeremy Huwe, Steve VanKrevelcn, Carl Arndt,and Brach Thomson. Row 4. Dave Hillman. Bill Marincic, Tad Smith, Ken Jensen. Mike Berg. Jess Fleming, Trace Arrants. Heidi Singer, Scott Banning, Dave Peck, Don Wegener, and Greg Paulson. Back row . Kim Hancock, Cory Loudermilk. Tom Powell. Mike Togcrson. and Mr. Sachs. 62 Band Above, left. Mike Berg and Lonnie Hcllickson enthusiastically play out the bass lines on their baritone saxaphones. Above, top right. Mr. Sachs intently watches the action taking place before the start of a basketball game. Above, bottom right. Le Ann French and Jill Heikcns lead the Viking Band as they march down the parade route during Homecoming festivites. Band 63 CHORAL MUSIC RIGHT ON KEY RECEIVES EXCELLENT RATING AT DISTRICT MUSIC FESTIVAL Vocalization, harmonization, and projection were ele- ments that Viking Chorus members learned about this year as Mr. Blackler took students who may or may not have thought they had little talent for singing, and he pushed and pulled, worked, and polished their talent to perfec- tion. This year the Viking Chorus performed at four concerts. Membership is open to advanced students only and you must audition for a spot. Mr. Blackler must be doing quite a job because this year’s Viking Chorus received an Excellent Rating at the Music Festival. The only thing missing is that the Viking Chorus needs more male members. The Girls Ensemble (right) is a beginning chorus primarily for underclassmen who may or may not have had a musical back- ground. Again Mr. Blackler would like to have more male partici- pation to enhance the sound of the group. Debbie Cox (middle, clockwise) Lauri Brandner, Lisa King, Karla Gastel, Kim Cook, Michelle Cline, Patti Sterrett, Tonya Stevens, and Iva Spindler. Not pictured ate Cindy Chapman, Jodi Bednarczyk, Kim Berry, Melonie Nichols, and Tami Jay. Viking Chorus members include: (back row) Becki Dupont, Colleen Sand. Gayle Zeller, Brach Thomson, Dave Hillman, Diane Hillman, and Chris Wade. (Row 2) Mr. Blackler. Kendra Rada. Brenda Whiteman, Jeremy Huwe, Eric Malterud, Shannon Turner, and Cindy Fleming. (Front row) Suzie Childers, Michelle Apsey, Michelle Bahr. Alyson Bedford. Shelle Butterfield, Cindy Merlo, Lana Harness, and Linda Nelson - accompanyist. Not pictured are Tom Dale and Kim Love. WORLD TRAVELERS LIVING AMONGST US This year Bigfork High School was fortunate to have in attendance four students from foreign countries. Left photo. Top. Andrea Wiegner from West Germany. Middle, left. Mahar Mar- ouk from Jordan. Middle, right. Hernan Santa C'ru from Bolivia. Bottom. Niels Jensen from Denmark. Ma- har and Hernan are participants of the AFS program in which Bigfork High School has participated for the last seven ears. Currently we have two of our own students in foreign countries on entire one year programs. Randy TurnadifT (bottom photo, right.) was just recently sent to Honduras and this July Ari Santander (not pictured) will be returning from her full year in Denmark. Both Andrea Wiegner and Niels Jensen arc attending Bigfork High School through other programs. Members of the Spanish Club have been quite active this year selling at the concession stand and participating in other fund-raising activities. They are planning a trip to Mexico this coming summer and hope to take the entire group. Bottom photo, left, back row. Jennie Van Nice. Jill Heikens. Scott Richardson. Heidi Singer. Richard Rum- ley. and Stryder Thompkins. Front row. Wendy Town- send. Bonnie Weber. Coille Shaner, Mrs. Best - Advisor, and Bev Crane. Junior Class officers for 1983-84 are Brenda Whiteman. Secretary- Treasurer, Brach Thomson. President, and Kevin Danz. Vice- President. JUNIORS Doug Bowman Lori Brandner Mary Buck Shcllc Butterfield Tor rev Cenis Chris Chapman Bill Chatterton Brian Christopher 66 Juniors Top. Participating in the Homecoming spirit are juniors Jim Henry. Rod Gembala. Torrey Cenis. Lisa Fishbaugh. Lloyd Mangnall. Monty Kimball, and Shannon Kirby. Left. Jim Docksiader watches Mike Plum do lateral pulls in the weight room. Above. Nicki Martin checks out the latest in new library books. Juniors 67 John Cochrane Chris Cockrell The crawdad claw-man. Master Flash Gordon, looking mean and cool. Kim Coleman Joe Cook Beverly Crane Tom Dale Kevin Danz Chris Dixon Jim Dockslader Becki Dupont Chris Edwards Sharon Efraimson Brenda Fellows Lisa Fishbaugh 68 Juniors Jess Fleming Rod Gembala Lyn Goode Stoney Gordon Tawnyia Hall Kim Hancock Joe Heinrich Jim Henry Kris Hinz Brandon Jackson Teresa Janke Ken Jenson Left. Cool Cats in their 50's day attire are juniors: Chris Chapman. Teresa Janke. Gena Kempkers. Bev Crane. Janne Karakey. and “Big Daddy Ken Jenson. Juniors 69 Chris Jordan John Jordan Jamie Karakey Lynn Kchoe Kim Kelly Gena Kempkers Monty Kimball Shannon Kirby Kim Lcivo Dave Lindner Tina Lindner Andy Loudermilk Junior Class Homecoming Queen candidale Alyson Bedford waves to the crowd. Opposite page left. Just another ordinary day in the life of Kim Hancock. Opposite page right. Friends forever Teresa Janke. Shannon Kirby. Lisa Fishbaugh. Tawnyia Hall. Jamie Karakey. and Kim Lcivo. Erie Malterud Lloyd Mangnall Nicki Martin Julie Melby Jeff Morgan Steve Morley Rhonda Moses Kelly Murray Michelle Nadeau Robert Nice Mike Plum Kendra Rada Juniors 71 Weight coach Phil Johnson instructs ( hris Jordan as to how to develop those stomach muscles. Rod Smith Tad Smith Trevor Soucic Phil Sprangcr Michelle St. Sauver Brach Thomson Tammy Toren Wendy Townsend Opposite page left. A picture of Juniors showing their spirit at a pep assembly. Opposite page right. Bill Chaltcrton having a little fun between classes. Teresa Reynolds Colleen Sand Jamie Sanders Coille Shaner 72 Juniors SOPHOMORES Sami Bacon Scott Banning Lisa Bednarczvk Scott Bclivcau Mike Berg Luke Boland Rick Burke Tim Carter 74 Sophomores Nicki Dockstader Christy Durham Earl Edgerton LeAnn French Rich Chatterton Debbie Childers Bryan Conley Jennifer Dell Gary Denham Ron Derrickson Derek Dornbrook Dennis Dougherty Sophomores 75 Jamie Jackson Dan Johnson Tammy Jay John Kirkpatrick Having a good time studying in the Library are Chris Wade and Mark Roddv. Mark Fuentcs Jenny Gapay Steve Gordon Mark Gunderson Tracy Hansen Jill Hcikens Sunny Hill Diane Hillman 76 Sophomores Here are some sophomore math students showing great enthusiasm at one of Mr. McQucary's stirring lectures. Julie Kwiatkowski Peggy Lawrence Amy Lee Jessica Lewis Renee Linnell Cory Loudermilk Peggy Mathwig Natalie McCollum Joani Mogolis Wendy Morken Steve Morley Paul Mullally Sophomores 77 Dan O'Connor Tracey Ovnicek Tom Powell Brooks Rector Tiffany Reed Scott Richardson Mark Roddy Keri Romain 78 Sophomores Pat Roosa Richard Rumley Cari Ryan Jerry Rylands Eric Schildt Bill Schmale Pam Sellner Troy Schncll David Simonson Doran Simonson Heidi Singer Kim Soule Far left. Renee Linnell and Nicki Dockstader are deeply engrossed in reading their novels. Left. Sewing up a storm in Singles Survival is David Nolan. Sophomores 79 Chuck Terry Stryder Thompkins Steve VanKrevelen Tonya Sumner Jennie Van Nice Keith Veyna Chris Wade Rob Ward Don Wegener Shelli Wicklund Debbie Winter Kris Woll Giving total concentra- tion to his studies is sophomore Brooks Rec- tor. 80 Sophomores Sophomore basketball studs John Kirkpat- rick and Eric Schildt are getting physical in the weightroom. Above, right. Buddies Debbie Childers and Kris Nelson take a break from cheerleading practice. One of the prettiest girls in school is Nicki Dockstader who is doing some leisurely reading in the Library. Sophomores 81 FRESHMEN Quinn Boland Eric Bowers Scott Bradstreet Brendt Brandcwie Jim Cawley Cindy Chapman Nicole Christopher Michelle Cline 82 Freshmen Tony Doohan Toni Dyer Bigfork’s own hula girl. Beth Romain. looks for a book in the library. Freshmen 83 Kristine Ganierc Karla Gastcl Brenda Gembala Angie Gildart West Glenn Zen Glenn Peggy Gurulc Sarah Haynes Lynette Herman Kris Herzog Peter Hoveland Jeremy Huwe Some of Bigfork's eule little Freshmen girls basketball players: Brenda Gembala. Kristi Woll. Gina Snoddcrly. Jolene Nordtomc. and Angie Gildart. arc shown enjoying the homecoming parade. 84 Freshmen Freshmen 85 One of the Vikctles newest members. Kristicnn Decker, shows her stuff. Eddie Jackson Jerry Jackson Kim Jennings Lorin Jordan Lonnie Lamberson Alan Love Mike Manfredi Bill Marincic Colin Martin Paul Masters Rachel Morton Laurie Mullally Taking a break from his studies, Rick Wagner focuses in on what is happening in the conference room. Melanie Nichols Jolene Nordtome Tom Otlosen Leonard Park Greg Paulson Jenny Peck Russell Pickett Nicole Pinnow Sandi Reed Beth Romain Curtis Rowsey David Russell 86 Freshmen Kay Russel] Ken Russell Vicki Sellner Daphne Simonson Sherrie Smith Gina Snodderly Iva Spend ler Pattie Sterrett Freshmen 87 Mike Torgerson Jack Uskoski Jeb Vandenberg Carole Ve ina Mike Vollan Rick W agner Jim Wilson Kristi W'oll Lisa King Beautiful Jenin Peek was ihc freshmen class homecoming queen camlidale. 88 Freshmen TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT US Left. top. Carl Arndt and Dave Peck arc two of the outstanding trumpet players in the band. Right. Library aide Michelle St. Sauver is shown wailing to be checked out. Below , left. Two more trumpet players. Brach Thomson has the privilege of playing with the famous Stan Mark. Below, right. Dave Hillman shows the form that enables him to kick 50 yard field goals. Student Life 89 j| nother look at us shows both students and teachers doing fun things. Both 1 pages, top, clockwise. Randy Russell attempts to block a Poison shot while AH Dave Hillman looks on. Brenda Fellows. Barb Wachholz. and LeAnna Brue 1 ham it up in the hallway. Boys varsity basketball cheerleaders Suzie Childers, Patti Parker. Jerilee Nelson, and Brenda Whiteman take a short break to pose for the camera. James Wilson is pretending to be Chef Boyardee with Rod Gembala as his helper. Lorilee Houston waits to perform with the Vikettes. Shawn Schmidt's shirt tells it all. Senator Bob Brown relates some of his experiences in the Montana Senate. Superintendent Tom Doohan is shown congratulating Keith Veyna on his fine choice of clothes. Student Life 91 LAST LOOK AT US M s the school year comes to an end. we remember all the I good times shared by all. Here is one last look at some of the memories captured during the 1983-84 school year. Clockwise: Sophomore Tracy Hansen shoots for two points against the Plains Trotters. Ladies of the Lunchroom are: Kay Nelson. Bunnie Hullett. Marjorie Harness. Florence Es- lick. and June Anderson. Senior Scott Atchley demonstrates his throwing abilities in the discus event. Along with a new adminis- tration. this “truly great sign was another addition towards the bettering of our school. Junior quarterback. Jim Henry, winds up for another one of his bullett passes against the Frenchtown Broncs. Punk rockers, Gena Kempkcrs and Sherry' McMannamy pose while seniors Erin Dininny and Sandy Korb arc busy think- ing of what to make senior Daryl Kirby for dinner. 92 Student Life rj 'iilv ')f f FtPTjOi id Student Life 93 TREMENDOUS TEACHING STAFF SUCCESSFUL NEW ADMINISTRATION TAKES OVER THIS YEAR Sid Aschim Aulo Mechanics Judy Hadlock Chapter I - English Teresa Molstad Science Rick Baird Library Mike Dockstader Social Studies Sue Locftler Physical Education Vernon Pond English Shirley Best Spanish Don DonTigny Art Wayne LoclYler Science Don Richardson Computer Science Edd Blacklcr Boh Brown Vocal Music Social Studies Marilyn DonTigny Sue Ebing English Business Dale McQueary Paul Milam Mathematics Science Lois Robinson Lcs Saari Home Economics Industrial Arts 94 Faculty Mike Sachs Instrumental Music Terry Souhrada Mathematics Marcia Whiteman Business NON- TEACHING STAFF ALSO VERY VALUABLE Don Klang Custodian Dan Atchley Maintenance Shirley Gastel Custodian Jim Man (red i Maintenance Paul Sullivan Guidance Counselor Paul Wallin Special Education • Alii Steve Watson English Pat Plimpton High School Secretary Marilyn Nylander Superintendent Secretary Mary Poyvell District Clerk mm Bill Zepp - High School Principal Tom Doohan - Superintendent of Schools Faculty 95 ANNUAL TRIES TO CAPTURE US MOST COLOR, MOST PAGES, HOPEFULLY BEST YEARBOOK EVER This year's annual is more ambitious than any previous Lelac with more pages of color and more total pages than ever before. New ideas and techniques in layout and design were implemented and hopefully will be successful. We learned that pictures should be larger, every picture should be captioned and copy should be clever, infor- mative. long enough, and grammatically correct. We tried to promote a common theme of the idea of “us”, meaning all of the students of Bigfork High School. Trial and error was the guide word describing both our photographic endeavors as well as our layout and design efforts but the annual staff members and Mr. Baird somehow managed to get the job done. Dur- ing the hours spent together working towards a com- mon goal, a sense of unity seemed to grow among the members of the staff. This finished 1984 Lelac repre- sents that unity and the feeling of togetherness that was us”. Additional thanks and acknowledgements need to be made to some other people who helped us in various different ways: Niels Jensen, Scott Plum, Annie Dock- stader. Steve VanKrevelcn. the Bigfork High School NORSE CODE newspaper and advisor Vernon Pond. Steve Watson, Yary Photo. Fran Bauman and The DAILY INTER LAKE and One Hour Fast Stop Photo. Also very special thanks for their help and contribution of pictures goes to L.D. Gross and Marc Wilson of THE BIGFORK EAGLE. The members of the 1984 Lelac yearbook staff are: Gail Harris. Cindy Mcrlo. John Cochrane. Mike Peder- son. Pam Rowsey. Jonni Gratton. Lana Harness, Scott Wicklund. Kari Davis. Brenda Reed, Cindy Grillcy, and Mr. Baird. Advisor. 96 Annual Staff Left. Jonni Oration ended up being one of the most industrious workers on the staff. Here her fellow classmates have to pull her away from the typewriter. Below, left. Seniors Lana Harness and Cindy Grilley were typical examples of the outstanding kind of people needed to put together an annual of this type. Below. Sometimes decisions had to be made in a very forceful manner as Gail Harris and Cindy Merlo demonstrate. Annual Staff 97 High School’s protective walls to a nr ...______. crmon. June 3. 198-t. Hr. itemci: fe new arrangement jn the gym was particularly encouraging. Then it was time to processional started, and the Seniors marched in accordingly Once inside there was a various presentations and scholarship announcements. V’afcdtctorian Linda Nelson admonished hei to look ahead with confidence while David Hillman thanked parents ani hlctic and academic activities in ins salutatory address. Reverend Russ Hillman was the Baccaluaa..... ...__ . and the Commencement Speaker was former Bigfork Elementary School Principal JocpmtTcVhj. whu Lrefr-sed the nance of builc ing . h aractcr. Finallv it was over and the new graduates were all smiles and received ®ngratulatii n's from each other, friends, and family on the lawn. Hie Class of 1984 is now history'. ker 98 Graduation Graduation 99 FURNITURE INC ’ 3 BOX 1119 KALISPELL, MONT. 59901 BITNEY'S FURNITURE BIGFORK - eagle “Working to keep the public informed.” Lakehills Shopping Center Bigfork, Montana 59911 837-5131 The Northwest journal 100 Advertisements TIMBERS MOTEL Highway 35 Bigfork, Montana 59911 837-6200 “Supporting Bigfork High School” KAUS PELL FEED GRAIN P.O. Box 1075 Kallspell, Montana 59901 You’ve grown from a prin- cess to a Homecoming Queen, but the person you have become is what we are most proud. The future shines brightly ahead, go for it! Love, Mom and Dad Sears Sears Catalog Sales Merchant BIGFORK, MONTANA 59911 E.O. HOPKINS PHONE 837-5033 Home of the “Flathead Monster BURGERTOWN 5595 Highway 35 Bigfork, Montana 59911 837-6008 Advertisements 101 Lakehills Shopping Center Bigfork 837-6111 221 Main Street, Kalispell 755-6281 Ron and Dorothy Zeller Agents Lakehills Shopping Center Bigfork, Montana 59911 Bus. (406) 837-5892 Res. (406) 837-6864 “For all your insurance needs.” Quality floors, service and installation MASTERPIECE FLOOR COVERING (406) 752-0924 185 Auction Road Kalispell, Montana 59901 KALISPELL LIVESTOCK AUCTION P.O. Box 914 Kalispell. Montana 59901 752-1448 Sale every Wednesday Diamond and jewelry' specialists Cnevnan J jewelry Gateway West Mall Kalispell. Montana 59901 755-8054 Jake. Wc'rc very glad the Lord gave you to us to be a part of our family. It is a real blessing to have a son like you. Continue to follow in the Lord’s ways. Let Christ be your guide in all of life so you in turn can be a bless- ing to others. We love you very much. Mom. Dad. and all the Family ®B@aca Nick and Dona Aemisegger 2302 Highway 2 East Kalispell, Montana 59901 (406) 257-0456 102 Advertisements Lilienthal Insulation Co. 22 West Reserve Drive - 257-5756 Kalispell, Montana 59901 Insulation and Acoustical Contractors and Distributors since 1954 DEL’S DRIVE IN Good Luck to you all in the future ALAMON TELEPHONE CENTER Telephone Sales and Service 1500 Montana 35 Kalispell, Montana 59901 (406) 752-1293 Advertisements 103 THE SPORTSMAN SKI HAUS 40 E. Idaho • Highway 2 93 • Open 9-9 Daily, 10-6 Sunday ThE COMPUTER PLACE KALI SPELL, MT 59901 (406)755-1323 Congratulations Barb, May you always have your identity, a sense of be- longing, and a purpose in life. Love, Mom Dad Tim BIGFORK DRUG Lakohllla Shopping Cantor ft A - GLACIER WHOLESALERS, INC. 755-9479 16 West Reserve Kalispell, Montana 59901 104 Advertisements M{j Good Luck to the Class of 1984 CANDY’S STORE WOODS BAY MARKET BILL’S GAS GROCERY Bill and Candy Wilson Bill and Kathy Korb Bigfork, Montana 59911 Advertisements 1C 106 Advertisements LAND LAKE REALTY 837 5531 WOODS BAY MARINA A1 Bowers Bigfork, Montana 59911 (406) 837-4226 THE MUSIC ROOM “Montana’s Largest Music Store” (406) 755-3677 137 West Center Kalispell, Montana, 59901 e First Box 209 Interstate S2K� � . Bank _ Dear mm We love you and '--rr i§rl we’re very proud of vou. Good luck. Love, I Mom Dad. Jim Patrick KOFORD JEWELRY Kalispell, Montana 59901 WESTERN STATES INSURANCE AGENCY P.O. Box 160 837-5282 Bigfork, Montana 59911 VILLAGE FLORISTS Sears Building Bigfork, Montana 59911 (406) 837-4282 P.O. Box 632 Advertisements 107 General Dentistry Emergency Service Bigfork Medical-Dental Center Bigfork, Montana 59911 837-5611 NORTHWEST DATA Bud and Dee Grant Bigfork, Montana 59911 Congratulations Sweet Cindy on graduating from High School and on to college, and from “Family Clown to Class Clown.” We love you, Mom, Lee, Craig, Heather, Jim WHEELER JEWELRY 139 Main Street Kalispcll, Montana 59901 257-6809 108 Advertisements GLENN ROSS INCOME TAX SERVICE GROWING CARE East Lake Shore. Bigfork OUR POINT OF VIEW MOTEL East Lake Shore, Bigfork GATEWAY REALTY Streeter's Comer, Bigfork KALISPELL McCULLOCH CHAIN SAWS 192 4th Avenue W., Kalispell POLSON AUTO PARTS 105 2nd Avenue E.. Polsdri d ROY’S SELF SERVICE Lake Hills Shopping Center. Bigfork jg3r , E. THOMAS ELECTRIC 3245 Highway 93.South, Kalispell VALLEY GLASS 1903 3rd Avenue East. Kalispell- ? H-0 AUTO PARTS P.O. Box 668, 408 Bridj BIGFO P.O. Bo BURTON’S SATELLITE SERVICE 4995 Highway 35, Bigfork FLATHEAD ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE 2510 Higfeway2 Eastf-Kalispell 4 B’s RESTAURANT Junction Highway 9T and 35, Poison LLY MAIN STREET FURNITURE in Street. Kalispell r -__ THEAD LAKE GALLERIES P.O. Box 272. Bigfork GLACIER HALLMARK Gateway West Mall Kalispell RADIO SHACK South 323 Main Street, Kalispell KALISPELL REALTY 2193 3rd Avenue East. Kalispell WESTERN FINANCIAL CORPORATION 487 Electric Avenue. Bigfork OLD TOWN CAFE 486 Electric Avenue. Bigfork THE STYLE SHOP 222 Sain Street, Kalispell .:fifiRIFTY SCOT MOTEL 1830 Highway 93 South, Kalispell - TOOLE AND COMPANY P.O. Box 599, Bigfork jSHAKLEE PRODUCTS Me le Haines, Route 1, Bigfork TOTAL SCREEN DESIGN 603 Electric Avenue, Bigfork PLAYERS MUSIC Kootenai Galleries Building, Bigfork B.L. PECK AND ASSOCIATES P.O. Box 560, Bigfork Advertisements 109 Clockwise. 1984 Montana State Class “B pole vault champion. Rod Gcmbala exhibits his form. Sherry McMannamy receives congratulations at Graduation. Junior Prom King and Queen for 1984 arc Seniors Monte Loudermilk and Ginny Rylands. First place finishers in the girls 400m relay at the Divisional Track Meet in Missoula arc Brenda Gcmbala. Diane Hillman. Tina Lindner, and Sharon Efraimson. Some Senior girls congratulate each other upon graduating. Apparently Brian Christopher doesn't believe his calculator as he counts the old fashioned way while Kevin Danz and Lloyd Mangnall look on. Bigfork's other 1984 State Champion in Track, Diane Hillman shows how she won first place in Class “B in the girl's javelin event.