Bowdle High School - Bobcat Cossack Yearbook (Bowdle, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1962 volume:

Assistant Business Manager—Duane Schnaible ( 1 % fttemcri Ve honor with this page, our former Science teacher, Mr. Roland Kralicek. Mr. Kralicek is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kralicek. He was bom January 25. 1937. and was raised on a farm near Yankton, South Dakota. Mr. Kralicek attended Yankton College for four years from 1955-1959. He later attended Northern State Teachers College at Aberdeen, South Dakota, during the summer of I960. In the summer of 1961, he attended Summer Science Institute at the State University at Vermillion. After teaching in Bowdle for two years, Mr. Kralicek passed away on August 10, 1961. 2 , (Dedication , «o� Because of your outstanding acheivements in the music department of Bowdle High School, we, the Seniors, wish to dedicate the 1962 BOBCAT to you, Mr, Norman Olson, Not only have you helped to create musical interest In the school, but you have also served as a friend to all. May your future years be as successful as the two short ones you spent at Bowdle, It gives us great pleasure to dedicate the 1962 BOBCAT to you Mr, Marvin Seyer for your service as coach and instructor during the past two years. Though you were here just a short time, the students have come to admire and respect you. May success and happiness be yours in years to come. 3 3acuit if Mr. Gerald Sombke Northern State Teachers College Degree: B. S. Major: Composite Science 4 Chemistry Minor: History Teaches: Physics General Science 7 4 8 Science Mr. William Miller Northern State Teachers College Degree: B. S. Major: Physical 4 Natural Science History Economics Teaches: Physics General Science 748 Science Mrs. Verna Schlaht Jamestown College Degree: B. S. Major: Matneraatics Minor: English, Social Science Teaches: English 7� 8. 9 Advanced Algebra Declam Mr. Arthur Burrer Superintendent Northern State Teachers College Degree: B. S. 4 M. A. Major: Commercial 4 Administration Minor: Mathematics, Commercial, Physical Education Teaches: Algebra 4 General Mathematics Mr. D. Dale Wooledge Principal South Dakota State 4 Northern State Teachers College Degree: B. S. 4 M. A. Major: Composite Science 4 Journalism Minor: History Teaches: Biology Psychology German Mr. John Giese Northern State Teachers College Degree: B. S. Major: Industrial Arts Minor: Mathematics History Teaches: General Shop Mechanical Drawing Machine Drawing 7th Grade Math 8th Grade Math Mr. Norman Olson Northern State Teachers College Degree: B. S. Major: Composite Music Minor: Business Administration Teaches: Vocal Instrumental Music 7th Grade Social Studies Mr. Marvin Seyer Huron College Degree: B S. Major: Physical Education Minor: Social Science Teaches: Social Science Football Basketball Track 5 Mr. James Kaiser Northern State Teachers College Degree: B. S. Major: Physical Education Minor: English, Biology Teaches: English II III IV 8th Grade Civics Jr. High Coach Phys. Ed. Instructor Mr. Wallace Manke Northern State Teachers College Degree: B S. Major: Business Administration Minor: History Economics Teaches: Bookkeeping General Business Typing I Typing II Annual Advisor Koatd cjj £4ucatich L to R, Bernard Bachman, Alvin Bauer, Kike Mitzel-Chairman, Arthur Burrer-Supt., Ciordon Stotz-Treas., Clarence Schumacher. Wilmer Schaible-Clerk, Dr. Fred Miller CuJtctfiah Emil Bonen 6 Ccckj Martha Sulzle, Lydia Oster L to Rf Gordon Stotz, Ted Loidholt, Aaron Aldinger Dwight Conwet, Willie Klein Cl AAcA Ronald Schaible Schibes God created man first, and women have followed me ever since. Mixed Chorus----------2,3,4 Rand----------------1,2,3 4 Boys Glee Club--------2,3.4 Mixed Ensemble——-------—3 4 Boys Octette----------2,3.4 Soloist---—---------------4 Brass Ensemble----------1,4 Cornet Trio---------------3 Basketball----------1,2,3.4 King Candidate------------4 Junior Class Play---------3 Annual Staff--------------4 Class Officer-----——1,2,3 Student Council---------3.4 Boys State----------------3 Prom Waiter-----—--------—2 Sharon Buechler ’’Sheri” I run around all day, but never seem to get anywhere. ehicrj Mixed Chorus------1,2,3.4 Pand------------------- 3,4 Cirls Glee Club------1,2,3,4 vixed Ensemble-----------3.4 Girls Sextette---------2, ,4 Soloist------------------2,4 Girls Triple Trio--------3.4 Girls P. E_________________1 Cheerleader-------1,2,3,4 Pen Club----------1,2,3,4 Junior Class Tlay----------3 Annual Staff-------------3.4 NewsDaper Staff------------2 Class Officer----------1.2,4 Librarian------------------3 Declam---------------------4 D. A. R____________________4 Girls State----------------3 Saxophone Quartet----------4 Prom Waitress--------------2 Bobcat Queen---------------4 HE WHO CLASS FLOWER ORCHID CLASS COLORS ORCHID AND PURPLE CLASS MOTTO LOOKS AHEAD SELDOM FALLS BEHIND. 3 Ernest Mertz Tex Why hurry? Mixed Chorus-----------2,3, Band-----------------1,2,3, Boys Glee Club---------2,3, Instrumental Solo-----------3 . Basketball--------------1,2,3 rack---------------------1,2 Wayne Sulzle Shultz Work fascinates me; I could sit and look at it for hours. Mixed Chorus----------2,3, Boys Glee Club--------2,3, Mixed Ensemble----------3. Boys Octette-------------- Soloist---------------2,3, Football------------1,2,3, Basketball----------1,2,3. Track---------------1.2,3. Junior Class Flay----------3 Newspaper----------------1,2 Senior JoAnn Leidholt Tuszy Always busy, but never anything to do. Mixed Chorus—--------1.2,3. Girls Glee Club------1,2,3. Girls Triple Trio-----------4 Girls P. E.-............... 1 Pep Club-------------1.2,3. Junior Class Play-----------3 Annual Staff-----—------—3. Gerald Stangl Strangler My aim in life is big, but my ambition is small. Mixed Chorus----------2,3, Band----------------1.2,3. Boys Glee Club-------—-2,3. Basketball----------1.2,3. Track---------------1.2,3. Junior Class Play----------3 Annual Staff—--------- —3. Newspaper Staff----------1,2 Class Officer------------2,3 Donald Zimmer Hosmer rug Lead me not to temptation, but hurry show me where it is. Mixed Chorus-----------2,3, Boys Glee Club---------2,3, Football...................-2 Track----------------1,2,3. Junior Class Play-----------3 Annual Staff-------------3, Newspaper Staff—----------1,2 Class Officer—------------- 3 Declam-----------------2,3, Annual Editor------------- 4 Prom Waiter----------------—2 Duane Gross Grosz Katz I'm a poet, and don't even know it. Mixed Chorus-------------2,3 Boys Glee Club-----------2,3 Football--------------2,3, ''rack-------------------1,2 Larry Bauer Bowzer Who can study when you want to write a letter. Mixed Chorus--------2,3, + Boys Glee Club-—-——2,3. Boys Octette—----———2 Football----------1.2,3, Basketball-------------1,2 Track----------------1.2,3 Junior Class Play--------3 Annual Staff----------3. Class Officer—----------—4 Betty Karst Lizbett I haven't a care in the world. Mixed Chorus—-------- 1,3. Girls Glee Club-----1,2,3. Girls P. E.----------------1 Pep Club------------1,2,3, Junior Class Play----------3 Annual Staff-------------— Librarian------------------2 Prom Waitress--------------2 Lois Merkel Lo Lo Its not that I really care about government class, its just that T like where I sit. Mixed Chorus-------1,2,3.1 Girls Glee Club-----1,2,3.4 Mixed Ensemble--------—3� ! Girls Sextette------—-2,3,4 Soloist-----------------14- Girls Triple Trio-------3.4 Pep Club------------1,2,3,4 Queen Candidate---------14- Junior Class Play---------3 Annual Staff——---------3.1 Newspaper Staff---------- 2 Prom Waitress------------ 2 Norbert Hoerner Got-lip Laughing is my lifes ambition. Mixed Chorus---------- —14- Boys Glee Club----------14- Track-----------------2,3,4 Junior Class Play---------3 £enia-A Clarence Stern Leo Make way everybody, I'm coming. Mixed Chorus--------- Boys Glee Club------- Boys Octette--------- Football------------- Basketball----------- Track---------------- Junior Class Play---- Annual Staff--------- Class Officer-------- Student Council------ Most Valuable in Fb. Most Valuable in Sb. Most Valuable in T.- Bobcat King---------- —2,3.4 —2.3.4 ----3.1 1.2.3.4 1.2.3.4 1.2,3.1 ------3 ------4 ----1,2 ------4 ------2 ------3 ------3 ------4 Steve Schumacher Shoemaker” Good men are dying every day, and I don't feel to well myself. vixed Chorus----------------4 Band--------------------2,3,4 Boys Glee Club--------------4 Instrumental Solo----------4 ’rack----------------------1 ElRoy Boschee Bosch” I like tests, they're ray favorite hobby. Mixed Chorus----------2,3,4 Boys Glee Club--------2,3.4 Boys Octette------------2,4 Soloist-------------------4 Football------------1,2,3,4 Basketball----------1,2,3,4 Track---------------1,2,3,4 King Candidate------------4 Annual Staff------------ 4 Student Council-----------2 Lyle Geist Gester I don't blush, it's Just a reflection from ray shirt. Mixed Chorus-------------4 Boys Glee Club-----------4 Newspaper Staff--------1,2 Carol Dewald Waldo Why be quiet, this is a free country. Mixed Chorus---------1,2,3,4 Band---------------------3.4 Girls Glee Club------1,2,3,4 Instrumental Solo----------4 Brass Ensemble-------------4 Girls P. E.----------------1 Pep Club-------------1,2,3,4 Queen Candidate------------4 •Junior Class Flay---------3 Annual Starf-------------3,4 Newspaper Staff------------2 Librarian----------------3,4 Declam.----------------2,3,4 Delores Senger Dee Give me time, I'll get there yet. Mixed Chorus------------2,3. Girls Glee Club---------2,3� Pep Club-.............1.2,3. Newspaper Staff—----------- —1 Richard Beitelsoacher Beitle The library is my study hall. Mixed Chorus----------2,3, Boys Glee Club--------2,3� Mixed Ensemble------------ Boys Octette----------2,3. Basketball-----------------1 Track--------------------1.2 Prom Waiter----------------2 £eHicrA LeRoy Sandmeier Sandy Java Java, Java T cry, if I don't get to Java I will surely die. Mixed Chorus------------- Basketball------------1.2,3 Track--------------1,2,3. Junior Class Play---------3 Newspaper Staff---------1.2 Class Officer------------ Student Manager---------- Bernard Carlson Bernie T wouldn't be good if I could, and I couldn't be good if I would. Mixed Chorus-----------2,3. Band-----------------1.2,3. Boys Glee Club---------2,3. Boys Octette-----------2.3. Clarinet Quartet---------3. Woodwind Ensemble-----------2 Football-------------1.2,3. Basketball-----------1.2,3. Track----------------1,2,3. Junior Class Play-----------3 Student Council------------ Chloe Blumhardt Blumsey I'll take it into consideration, Some Day.” Mixed Chorus--------1,2,3� Band-----------------1,2,3,4 Girls Glee Club-----1,2,3, Mixed Ensemble------------- -3� Girls Sextette--------2,3, Soloist---------------2,3, Girls Triple Trio-------3� Girls P. E.................1 Cheerleader-------------3� Pep Club-...........1,2,3, Queen Candidate------------4 Junior Class Play---------- --3 Annual Staff------------3� Newspaper Staff------------2 Class Officer--------------1 Declam--------------------—2 Prom Waitress------------ 2 Saxophone Quartet---------—4 All State Chorus---------—4 verlin Treichel Tricycle” John Artz Big Bad John I'd have gotten taller, 0 A If T wouldn't ave stooped growing. (ffl v Basketball-----------------3 Track----------------- -1,2 Student Mgr. for F. B.----2 I can't do everything at once, hut I'll try anything once. vixed Chorus---------------2 Boys Glee Club-------------2 roothall----------------- 2 Basketball-------------1,2,4 Track----------------1,2.3.4 Fenton Eisenbeisz Bizer I can't picture my life without women ''ixed Chorus---------2,3,4 Boys Glee Club--------2,3,4 Mixed Ensemble—---------3,4 Boys Octette----------2,3,4 Soloist----------------- U Football------------1,2,3,4 Basketball----------1,2,3,4 rack---------------------1 2 virg Candidate------------4 •Tunior Class Play——------3 Annual qtaff------------3,4 vewsparer Staff-----------2 Class Officer—___________ 4 Student Council-----------3 Prom Waiter_______________2 11 state Chorus-----—-.-4 ) Z Ifcat Club L. to R Bernard Carlson, Creighton Killer, Clarence Stern, Ronald Schaible, Merlin Treichel. Seiji £tate (jifl-i ‘ £tate Ron Schaible Boys State Athletic During his high school career, Clarence Stem was named Most Valuable in Football, Basketball, and Track He is the first Bowdle athlete to recieve these three honors Sharon Buechler Girls State D A.R. Donald Bachman Nell Barth Linda Bauer Sec. RonaId Berg Treas. Larry Felckert Delalne Gross Mary Ann Bleber Carol Hoff Carolejean Kramer Not pictured: Duane Huber Lyle Huber 16 Jacquelyn Leno Gloria Mittleider Duane Schniable Pres. Luc 1 lie Sterh Joseph Thomas Vice Pres. cphctncre ClaAA a ahceA Larry Eisenbeisz Betty Bachman Vice Pres. Wayne Barth Vivian Delker James Dewald Gardenia Geist Judith Ham Sec. Regina Heilman Darrel Huft Tim Dewald Pres. 4 h Linda Hoven Judy Joachim Sally Knecht Julie Nelson Marianne Zimmer Treas. Janice Barth accept Al lan Bollinger Jerome Buechler Treas. John Carlson Pres. Not Anthony Geier Vice Pres. Dean Gross Jacob Kur le pictured: Darrel Knudson Richard Dewa Id 18 Challenged Larry Leidholt Ruth Mertz Sec. Terry Miller Jerald Mitzel Calvin Sandmeier Cigktk (jra4e Left to Right, FIRST RCW: Eileen Huft, Gene Sand- meier, Karen Dewald, Kenneth Buechler, Mary Heckenlaible, Pauline Thomas, Gary Sandmeier, Marion Buechler, Larry Barth. SECOND RCW: Mrs. Schlaht, Lucille Senger, Sarah Sulzle, Bernadette Stappler, Gordon Hintz, Sharon Sulzle, Dianna Erlenbush, Bonna Berg, Betty Artz. THIRD RCVf: Melanie Miller, Donna Berg, Vicki Schlepp, David Karst, Carolee Huft, Connie Berg, Susan Moser, Dean Haegele. Left to Right, FIRST RCW: Marianne Bachman, Charles Menzia, Novell Bieber, Alan Person, Linda Kiesz, Mr. Seyer. SECOND RCM: Paula Cooper, Arvis Lemke, David Kramer, Maurice Hoffman, Judy Huber, Karen Zimmer. THIRD ROW: Sharlene Bollinger, Roger Huber, Janet Buechler, Cathy Gross, Donald Leidholt, Gloria Merkel. £eCentk (jtacfe £('xth (jtarfe Left to Right, FIRST ROW; Diana Hoven, Donald Kurle, Rebecca Kiesz, Luane Eisenbelsz, Ronald Mitzel, Rosemarie Heilman, Susan Dewald, Wayne Buechler, Joel Hoffman, SECOND ROW; Wanda Bauer, Ronald Wolff, Lyle Erbe, Florence Stern, Paul Bachman, Kathy Thurn, Dean Schumacher, Roger Wolff, Lesle Wooledge, Mrs. Krueger, THIRD RCW; John Bieber, Sheila Met- zger Sandra Sandmeier, Marlene Barth, Mark Belber, Patty Salwei, Mardelle Janetzkl, John Sandmeier, Deborah Erbe, Hope Eisenbelsz, James Schlepp, Left to Right, FIRST RCM: Curtis Eisenbeisz, Theresa Bachman, Michael Senger, Patricia Nies, Norbert Thomas, Cordell Hagele, Karen Schmierer, Susan Carlson, Marsha Oster. SECOND ROW: Paul Mertz, Marcella Feickert, Marcy Wooledge, Kathy Huber, Steven Sievert, Molly Vetch, Janice Goldade, Bradley Schlepp, Larry Merkel. THIRD RCW: Stanley Buechler, James Salwei, Alexzine Kiesz, Pamela Knecht, Stanley Zimmer, Allen Leidholt, John Berzins, Lonita Beitelspacher, Dennis Stotz, Douglas Cooper, Mrs. Erbe. NOT PICTURED: Dane Krueger, Gregg Jankord. Jtftk (jt-ade 'Jcurtk (jrade Left to Right, FIRST RChf; Nancy Keisz, Douglas Erbe, Roxanne Dewald, James Doerr, Constance Kurle, Blake Eisenbeisz, Kim Killer, Rose Mary Dewald, Charles Kurle, Cathy Bollinger. SECOND ROT: James Bollinger, Cathy Sandmeier, Eileen Hoffman, Patrick Lockington, James Commet, Clayton VIeber, Leon Schaible, Lance Schumacher, Lonnie Vetch, Carolyn Lee, Sandra Schlepp, Jason Person, Mrs. Schock. THIRD RCf : John Barth, Rosemarie Kenzia, Perry Bieber, Kathleen Sandmeier, Karen Thum, Leland Treichel, Marsha Weiszhaar, Janice Gross. Left to Right, FIRST RCM: Robert Zimmer, Lanet Eisen- beisz, David Person, Richard Carlson, Tammy Siewert, Perry Hoffman, Tommy Klapperich, Marcia Dewald, Warren Wooledge. SDCOND__KCW: Janell Liedholt, Jacky Huber, Laine Rieger, Dean Mertz, Arlyn Schaible, Kendall Aldinger, Chris Schumacher, Margaret Gross, Sylvia Oster THIRD RCW: Richard Mitzel, Gail Bauer, Douglas Kiesz, Catherine Fischer, Bonnie Fetckert, Glenn Blumhardt, Ronald Goldade, Candice Bieber, Mary Beth Lockington, Tommy Reuer, Mrs. Schraierer. 7AW (jfd4e Second Left to Right, FIRST RCT : Cheryl Aldinger, Shiela Schlecht, Alex Klesz, Shelley Gross, Dane Aldinger, Nancy Dewald, Wayne Bachman, Carmen Bieber, Judy Hoven. SECOND RCM: Mrs. Keckenlaible, Corrine Hoven, Lexle Schlecht, Robert Bamhoeft, Jayne Schlepp, Craig Schumacher, Paulette Dewald, Gene Bueehler, lize Ber- zins, Ernestine Hoffman. THIRD R(X: Dean Aldinger, Francis Heilman, Bonnie Schuh, Michael Mertz, Nancy Barth, Curtis Lemke, Candice Lemke, Leo Bieber, Leroy Bietelspacher, Susan Person. Left to Right, FIRST RCM: Peggy Klapperich, Danny Giese, Candice Sandmeier, Thomas Doerr, Randall Bollinger, Steven Giedt, Joel Schmierer, Bryce Wooledge, Jane Dewald, Wally Blondo. SECOND RCM: Ron Stota, Ronnie Vetch, Christy Gross, Marcle Metzger, Owen Schumacher, Linda Rieger, Linda Heilman, Kenneth Schuh, Jerry Sandmeier, Candice Huft. THIRD ROW: Linda Heilman, Darlene Sandmeier, Arlene Sandmeier, Jeffrey Bueehler, Sherry Steiger, David Beltelspacher, Robert Leidholt, Wynne Blumhardt, Roberta Nies, Coleen Bueehler, Mrs. Gutjahr. NOT FICTURED: Mark Jankord. 'JitAt (jtade 23 AUGUST Schedule the School Ifeat 23——School Begins 111 SEPTEMBER 3 ----First Football Game--Defeated Timber Lake - 34 to 0. 15 ---First Loss---Hoven - 0 to 34. 22 ---Journey to Pollock-Defeat Bulldogs - 21 to 0. 29——Java Limps home after 41 to 14 Defeat. OCTOBER 5 ---O'Neil Photo Co. takes Senior Plx. 6 ---Tromp Roscoe Under the Lights - 54 to 12. 11—-—Lost Heartbreaker to Selby - 2 to 6. 12 4 13—-—S.D.E.A. ---- Two Day Recess. 19 --—Homecoming Coronation 4• Barney Presents. 20 ----Bobcats Crush Hosmer in Homecoming Game - 44 to 13. Dance Climaxes Evening. 23 --—Local Declam Eliminations - Held in Assembly. 27----Last pootball Game of Season—-Skunked Herried - 50 to 0. 31----Yearbook Clinic at Aberdeen - Attended by Staff vembers. NOVEMBER 4 ----District Declam Contest at Selby. 16 ----O'Neil Photo Co. Returns. 17 4 18-----All State Chorus at Huron. 20-----Jr. Class Play, Come Out of the Closet. 23 4 24-----Thanksgiving Vacation at Last!!!I DECEMBER 1 ---First Basketball Game - Defeated Herried - 54 to 33. 4 ---Lost an Overtime Thiller to Java - 34 to 36. 3----Roscoe Here - 36 to 59. 15 ----Bobcats Falter After Fine First Half 4 Lose to Hoven - 36 to 56. 19 ----Tour to Glenham 4 Lose - 36 to 73. 20 ----Christmas Music Concert Presented by Students--Directed by Norman!!!! 22-----Christmas Vacation Begins. JANUARY 2 ---School Reopens. 3 ----Roscoe There - 48 to 67. 5 ----Bobcats Lose at Selby - 35 to 47. 9----Hoven There - 33 to 53« 12 ----Bowdle Leads Hosmer till Closing Minutes, but Lose - 40 to 42. 16 ----Eureka Here - 38 to 48. 18 4 19-——Semester Exams Are enjoyed by All. 18, 19, 20----Yellowstone Trail Tourney at Selby---Hoven Slips Fast Bowdle - 33 to 40. Java Edges Bowdle - 42 to 46. 26-----Lost a Thriller to Glenham - 52 to 53. 30-----Bobcats Win at Last - 65 to 59 Over Wakpala. FEBRUARY 2 ---Bombed Java in Revenge Game - 46 to 27. 3 ---Win Streak ends at Cresbard - 38 to 46. 6——Hosmer There - 43 to 63. 9-----Bobcats Win at Herried - 37 to 36. 13 ----Academy Here - 40 to 42. 14 ----Small Group vusic Contest at Mobridge. l6-----Lose Last Game of Season at Pollock - 31 to 54. 24 ----District TV Tourney at Selby--Bobcats Defeat Java - 43 to 30. Glenham Turns Tables on Bowdle - 42 to 59. Hosmer Does Likewise 22. 23. AnRIL 47 to 51. 2-----Seniors Govern City. 5-----Northern Day - Aberdeen. 12 ----Seniors resent Play, The Perfect Idiot. 13 ----Large usic Group Contest at Fobridge. 20-----Pierre Relays. 24-----Spring Music Contest. 28 ----Aberdeen Relays. MAY 5-----Conference Track Meet at Abridge Run Boys!!!!! 11 ----Regional Track Meet. 12 ----Junior - Senior Prom. 18 4 19-----State Track Meet at Huron. 22-----Awards ight---Remember the Thrill????? 27-----Baccalaurea te. 23——Picnic. 29 --—Commencement. 30 ----LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! 1 I I 24 Student Council repreAentA ClaAAeA STANDING: L to R, Ronnie Schaible, Mr. Burrer, Supt., Larry Feickert, Terry Miller, SEATED: L to R, Linda Hoven, Larry Sisenbeisz, Clarence Stern, Jackie Leno, Jerold Mitzel FIRST ROW: L to R, Jerome Buechler, John Carlson, Duane Schnaible, Ronald Berg, Joe Thomas, Anthony Geier, Tim Dewald, SECOND RCV : L to R, Larry Bauer, Marianne Zimmer, Judith Ham, Linda Bauer, LeRoy Sandmeier, Sharon Buechler, Ruth Mertz, Betty Bachman, Kenton Eisenbeisz. ClaAA O icetA PreAide Oiler £tuafehtA heclatnatm Student J £h ter tain L to R, FIRST ROW: Jackie Leno, Linda Hoven, Donald Zimmer, Gloria Mittleider, Sharon Buechler. SECOND ROV : Mrs. Schlaht, Carol Hoff, Carol Dewald, Lucille Stern, Julie Nelson. tibrarif head Heu Xibrarif L to R Linda Hoven, Carol Kramer, Jackie Leno, Julie Nelson, Carol Dewald, Seated, Mrs. Schlaht, Librarian . Junior - Senior prom The Setting of the 1961 Junior-Senior Prom Waiters and Waitresses Dancing Enjoyed By All L to Rs Lois Merkel, Chloe Blumhardt, Carol Dewald, Marie Metzger, Queen Sharon Buechler, King Clarence Stem, Ron Stotz, Ron Schaible, El-Roy Boschee, Kenton Eisenbelsz ttcftteccftt hg I altI preAideA October 19, 1961 The annual Homecoming festivities were officially ooened with the program entitled Barney Presents, which consisted of skits and songs. The program was a tribute to the 1961 62 Bobcat King and Queen, who were crowned earlier in the evening. After the program the students gathered to participate in a pep fest around a bon-fire. This was followed by the traditional snake dance. October 20, 1961 The festivities continued the next day when the Bowdle Bobcats tested their football skill against the Hosmer Tigers, defeating them by the score of to 12 The homecoming festivities were brought to a close with a dance held in the school gymnasium with the Frank Cross Orchestra furnishing the music. Although the days seemed short, they will always be remembered by all who took part in them. 28 HwecwiH Coronation Night Barney Presents Royalty Homecoming Game Bowdle U4 Hosmer 12 Frank Gross Orchestra L. to R. First Row: Anthony Geier, Tackie Leno, Paula Cooper, Ruth Mertz, Sharon Puechler, Tim Dewald, Larry Hisenbeisz, Second How: Larry Leidholt, Jerald Mitzel, Bernard Carlson, Dean Gross, Maurice Hoffman, Tomas Casey, John Carlson, Larry eickert, Ron Schaible, Dean Hagele, Chloe Blumhardt, Carolee Huft, Stevie Schumacher, Third Row: Linda Kiesz, Betty Artz, Mary Heckenlaible, Bernedette Stappler, Sally Kneckt, Linda Hoven, Ernie Mertz, Jerald Stangl, David Kramer, Jackie Kurle, Mr, Olson, Roger Huber, Janet Buechler, Carol Dewald. Seated: Ruth Mertz, L. to R, Second Row: Anthony Geier, Jerald Mitzel, Larry Leidholt, Bernard Carlson, Carol Dewald, Larry Feichert, Gloria Mlttleider, Jackie Leno, Linda Hoven, Third Row: Thomas Casey, John Carlson, Dean Gross, Jackie Kurle, Ernie Mertz , Jerome Buechler, Larry Eisenbeisz, Steve Schumacher, Tim Dewald, RATINGS Saxaphone Quartet Brass Quartet III III BRASS QUARTET Janet Buechler, Carol Dewald, Larry Feickert, John Carlson, SAXAPHONE QUARTET Sharon Buechler, Chloe Blumhardt, Tim Dewald, Larry Eisenbeisz, tflixed CkcruA fakeA part in CcnteM Left to Right, FIRST RCM: Linda Hoven, Sharon Buechler, Vivian Delker, Betty Bachman, Mary Ann Bieber, Judy Ham, Carol Kramer, Marianne Zimmer, Regina Heilman, Chloe Blumhardt, Lois Merkel, Julie Nelson. SECOND RCW: Gardenia Geist, Betty Karst, Carol Hoff, Ruth Mertz, Judy Joachim, Carol Dewald, Lucille Stem, JoAnn Leidholt, Sally Knecht, Jacquelyn Leno, Janice Barth, Linda Bauer, Delaine Gross, Delores Senger, Gloria Mittleider. THIRD RCM: Tire Dewald, Jerome Buechler, Steven Schumacher, Larry Eisenbeisz, Duane Schniable, Kenton Eisenbeisz, DonaOLd Zinmer, Allan Bollinger, Calvin Sandmeier, Dean Gross, John Carlson, Neil Barth, Mr. Olson. FOURTH RCM: LeRoy Sandmeier, Norbert Hoemer, Lyle Geist, Richard Beitlespacher, Clarence Stem, Gerald Stangl, Ernest Mertz, Elroy Boschee, Ronnie Schaible, Bemie Carlson, Wayne Sulzle, Larry Bauer. Bowdle High School's mixed chorus consists of 27 girls and 25 boys and has been very active again this year. On December 20th they presented a winter concert for the public. They also presented a spring concert on April 24th for all to enjoy. During the year, they participated in the Region II Music Contest held at Mobrldge, South Dakota on April 13, 1962. r 1 t j- 23 - d m d • Q (fidi' (jlee C participates in Concert Left to Right, FIRST RCM: Sharon Buechler, Vivian Delker, Betty Bachman, Mary Ann Bieber, Carol Kramer, Regina Heilman, Chloe Blumhardt, Lois Merkel, Julie Nelson. SECOND RCW: Gardenia Geist, Linda Hoven, Judy Ham, Betty Karst, Carol Hoff, Marianne Zimmer, Delaine Gross, Delores Senger, Gloria Mittleider. THIRD RCM: Ruth Mertz, Judy Joachim, Carol Dewald, Lucille Stern, JoAnn Leidholt, Sally Knecht, Jacquelyn Leno, Janice Barth, Linda Bauer, Left to Right, FIRST RCM: Tim Dewald, Jerome Buechler, Steven Schumacher, Larry Eisenbeisz, Donald Zimmer, John Carlson, Calvin Sandmeier, Neil Barth SECOND RCM: Duane Schniable, Kenton Eisenbeisz, LeRoy Sandmeier, Norbert Roemer, Wayne Sulzle, Allan Bollinger, Dean Gross, Larry Bauer. THIRD RCW: Lyle Geist, Richard Beitlespacher, Clarence Stem, Gerald Stangl, Ernest Mertz, Elroy Boschee, Ronnie Schaible, Bemie Carlson. (jlee Club L. to R. Lois Merkel, Chloe Blumhardt, Linda Bauer, Sharon Buechler, Marianne Zimmer, JoAnn Leidholt, Carol Kramer, Mary Ann Bieber. L. to R. Kenton Eisenbeisz, Richard Beltelspacher, Larry Eisenbeisz, Clarence Stern, Wayne Sulzle, Ronnie Schalble, ElRoy Boschee, Bernard Carlson. Vocal (jroupA perform L. to R. Kenton Eisenbeisz, Mary Ann Bieber, Chloe Blumhardt, Ronnie Schaible. L. to R. FRONT RCfaf: Lois Merkel, Chloe Blum- hardt, Mary Ann Bieber, Sharon Buechler. SECOND ROW: Kenton Eisenbeisz, Richard Beitel- spacher, Ronnie Schaible, Wayne Sulzle L. to R. FRONT ROW: Sharon Buechler, Gloria Mittleider, Ruth Mertz, Mary Ann Bieber, Carol Kramer, Chloe Blumhardt, Lois Merkel, Linda Bauer. SECOND RO : Kenton Eisenbeisz, Clarence Stern, Ronnie Schaible, Wayne Sulzle, ElRoy Boschee. L. to R. Linda Hoven, Gloria Mittleider Larry Eisenbeisz, Judith Ham. RATINGS RATINGS Mary Ann Beiber I Ron Schaible III Lois Merkel III Kenton Eisenbeisz I Boys Octette II Mixed Vocal Ensemble I Girls Triple Trio II Cheerleader and Pep Club are active Clockwise TOP: Sharon Buechler, Jackie Lenot Chloe Blumhardt, Betty Bachman. FIRST RCW, L to R, Gardenia Geist, Vivian Delker, Jackie Leno, Chloe Blumhardt, Sharon Buechler, Betty Bachman, Julie Nelson, Lois Merkel. SECOND RCfrJ, L to R, Maryann Bieber, Judy Ham, Janice Barth, Repina Heilman, Betty Karst, Ruth Mertz, Delaine Gross, Carol Hoff, T-IRD RCW, L to R, Linda Hoven, Marriann Zimmer, Gloria Mittleider, Judy Joachin, Sally Knecht. JoAnn Leidholt, Lucille Stern, Carol Dewald, Carol Kramer, Linda Bauer, Delores Senger. 35 Jectball featn u’ma Aix (jameA Wayne Sulzle Guard Clarence Stem Quarterback Kenton Eisenbeisz End Larry Bauer Halfback Duane Gross Center Ronald Eerg Halfback Pernard Carlson End Duane Schnaible Halfback ElRoy Boshee Guard RAZVdf'Z Left to Right, FIRST R0� ’: Joe Thomas, Ronald Berg, Darrel Huft, Calvin Sandmeier, Donald Bachman, Jerome Buechler - Student Manager. SECOND ROW: Jerald Mitzel, John Carlson, Wayne Barth, Terry Miller, Duane Schniable, Larry Eisenbeisz, Thomas Casey, THIRD ROW; Larry Feickert, Kenton Eisenbeisz, Duane Gross, Wayne Sulzle, Clarence Stern, ernie Carlson, Elroy Boschee, Larry Bauer, Mr. Seyer - Coach. Seasons Record Bowdle 34 Timber Lake 0 Bowdle 0 Hoven 3 Bowdle 21 Pollock 0 Bowdle 41 Java 14 Bowdle 5 Roscoe 12 Bowdle 2 Selby 6 Bowdle 44 Hosmer 13 Bowdle 50 Herreid 0 The Bowdle Bobcats had a successful season again this year, winning six of eight games. The Bobcats lost a brilliant half-back, Larry Feickert, due to a freak accident in the Hoven game. Their other defeat came as a heartbreaker to Selby due to a misjudged play. Overall the Bobcat team was a fighting team as their record speaks for itself. Left to Right, FIRST ROW: Bernard Carlson, Wayne Sulzle, Duane Gross, Elroy Boschee, Kenton Eisenbeisz. SECOND ROW: Ronald Berg, Duane Schnaible, Larry Bauer, Clarence Stern fi 7eam SaAketball L to R, Merlin Treichel, Creighton Miller, Bernard Carlson, Ron Schaible, Jerauld Stangl, Coach Seyer, Clarence Stern, Wayne Sulzle, El-Roy Boschee, Kenton Eisenbeisz, Duane Schnaible, Kneeling-Le Roy Sandroeier, Student Mgr. 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