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

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1967 volume:

k 4 � ! .Aw. MW ®- BOWDLE PUBLIC SCHOOL BOWDLE, SOUTH DAKOTA TABLE OF CONTENTS FACULTY ...................... 5 SENIORS....................... 9 UNDERGRADS....................15 ACTIVITIES .................. 27 ADVERTISERS ..................51 THE BOBCAT 1967 Memories are among man's most prized possessions. i SEATED: Gideon Schuh, Treasurer; Alvin Kurle; Mike Mitzel, Vice Chair- man; Wilmer Schaible, Clerk; Alvin Bauer; Harold Nies. STANDING: Robert Putnam, Superintendent; Duane Steiger, Chairman. The Board of Education has many important functions. Their major function is to provide the school children of the school district with the best educational oppor- tunities possible. They are the governing body and policy-making group of the school district. Also, they are the connecting link be- tween the public which sup- ports the school, and the professional personnel which administers the school. This group serves with out re- muneration, except for expenses; they are volun- tary servants of the people of the community. This is truly a striking example of democracy in action. CAPTAINS CONTROL SCHOOL In the fall of the year when school begins, the Student Council starts the planning of all the Homecoming ac- tivities. They plan the cor- onation, skits, snake dance, bon fire, and football game. They are one hundred per cent responsible for the success of Homecoming. Throughout the year the Stu- dent Council also sponsors money raising projects to raise funds to support its activities and helps to es- tablish standards of conduct and dress for school functions. SEATED: Janice Goldade, Treasurer; Sharlene Bollinger, Secretary; Karen Zimmer, President; Ronnie Mitzel, Vice President; Mr. Wooledge, Advisor. STANDING: Pat Miller, Wayne Buechler, Janet Buechler, Susan Carlson, Florence Stern, Judy Huber, Cathy Gross, Richard Du (loth, Susan Dewald, Paul Bachman. 2 DEDICATION To be a good teacher one must possess qualities of great patience and under- standing. A teacher who possesses these qualities and has for the past four years, is Miss Olga Wagner. She has been patient with us while we struggled with our problems and somehow has always managed to pull us in out of the rain. She has spent many endless hours in helping the annual staff with the yearbook. For this and much more the Senior Class wishes to dedicate the 1967 BOBCAT to Miss Olga Wagner. The Senior Class of Bowdle High School wishes to dedicate the 1967 BOBCAT to a teacher who has been with us for six years. In these six years we have come to know him as a fine educator and a reliable person. He has captured the respect and admiration of the entire student body of Bowdle High School, and has served as a friend and guide-step to all. Thank you very much, Mr. D. Dale Wooledge. 3 STAFF CREATES A BOOK OF MEMORIES SEATED: Linda Mittleider, Typist; Diana Hoven, Assistant Editor; Janet Buechler, Editor-in-Chief; Miss Wagner, Advisor; Marianne Bachman, Music Editor. STANDING: Judy Huber, Activities Editor; Sheila Metzger, Assistant Music Editor; Susan Dewald, Assistant Class Pages Editor; Richard Dufloth, Sports Editor; Linda Kiesz, Co-Business Manager; Florence Stern, Assistant Activities Editor; David Kramer, Co-Business Manager; Wanda Bauer, Assistant Typist; Dean Schumacher, Assistant Business Manager; Jim Schlepp, Assistant Sports Editor; Sharlene Bollinger, Class Pages Editor. Not Pictured: Julia Langston and Cathy Gross, Helpers. The Bobcat staff was confronted with many problems as they tried to meet ’’three deadline dates instead of the usual one as was done in previous years. Other changes made were: Copy reset by printers, extending the year- book to 56 pages, and switching to hard covers. The days came and went like lightning as the staff struggled to fit pictures, copy, and head- ings unto the pages. Many times all patience was worn to a thin frazzle. There was no relaxation until the last shipment was sent, in February of 1967. But when the finished yearbooks came in May, the staff had faces which showed smiles of great satisfaction. The staff presents this book to you in hopes that it will help you re- live some of the year’s important happenings. 4 FACULTY GIVES STUDENTS MR. ROBERT PUTNAM Superintendent MR. GLENN ULLAND English I 8th Grade Social Studies 8th Grade English 7th Grade English 8th Grade Advisor MISS OLGA WAGNER Business Education Typing I General Business Shorthand Sophomore Class Advisor MR. KENNETH BODKIN American Government American History 7th Grade Social Studies Basketball Coach Track Coach MR. THOMAS McCARTY General Science Biology 8th Grade Science 7th Grade Science 7th Grade Advisor Assistant Track Coach MR. HAROLD JOHNSON A and B Band High School Chorus 6 COUNSEL AND INSTRUCTION MRS. JUNE GROSS English II, III, IV Library Freshman Class Advisor MR. PAUL HOERNER Physical Education Grade Basketball Coach MR. D. DALE WOOLEDGE Guidance Sociology Psychology Senior Class Advisor MR. DALE ZIEGLER The Faculty is making use of many new devices. The overhead proj ectors are the most widely used. Rooms have been equipped with wall screens to make the use of these devices easier. A transparency copier is being used for making transparencies for dif- ferent classes. A type- writer with large type and one with mathematical symbols are used by the teachers. MR. ROGER YOUNGMAN Shop—Advanced Shop Mechanical Drawing Driver Education 8th Grade Math 7th Grade Math Junior Class Advisor Chemistry Geometry Advanced Algebra Algebra I Football Coach A complete reading labora- tory has been installed to help students improve their reading skills. 7 PERSONNEL ENJOYS NEW EQUIPMENT Clarence Schumacher, Jake Schilling, Joseph Stappler, Roger Jacobs, Oscar Metzger, Everet Lemke. Not Pictured: Gordon Stotz, Captain, and Larry Bauer. Mrs. Freda Buckenberger, Mrs. Adeline Brown, Mrs. Katie Dumdel, and Mrs. Emma Bonen. Bright and early each morning, six bus drivers start on their respective routes with the six buses, one of which is new, to pick up the children for school. When the children arrive, they see Mrs. Putnam about meal tickets and other financial matters. She now does all of her clerical work on a new long-carriage typewriter. The head cook, Mrs. Buckenberger, along with her helpers, then prepares an appe- tizing meal for the children and serves it on the new plastic-topped tables. Later on in the day, someone is bound to get hurt and goes to Mrs. Bodkin, who is the first school nurse Bowdle has ever had. Mrs. Bodkin also gives the grade schoolchildren a physical checkup and hearing tests. At the end of the school day the children are taken home again by the buses. When all is quiet, Mr. Bonen, the custodian, cleans the school and enjoys using his new vacuum cleaner on the new ozite rugs on the first floor hall and typing room. Mr. Bonen is ajso the school's handy man, fixing every- thing in need of repair. Mrs. Myrtle Putnam Mrs. Velda Bodkin Mr. Emil Bonen 1967 SENIORS IO RICHARD DUFLOTH CROSS THE BAY MAURICE HOFFMAN ROGER HUBER CATHY GROSS JUDITH HUBER SENIORS MAKE 12 JULIA LANGSTON BIG DECISIONS ARVIS LEMKE JERRY PETERSON DONNIE LEIDHOLDT LINDA MITTLEIDER CHARLES MENZIA This is the first year that all the Seniors chose rings with stones. MOTTO: We have crossed the bay, the ocean lies before us. COLORS: Crimson and Silver FLOWER: White Rose In their last year of high school the Seniors picked as class officers: Linda Mittleider, Treasurer; Janet Buechler, Vice President; Judy Huber, President; Mr. D. Dale Wooledge, Advisor; Cathy Gross, Secretary. KAREN ZIMMER UNDERGRADS ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHT Wanda Bauer Paul Bachman John Bieber Mark Bieber Wayne Buechler Susan Dewald Hope Eisenbeisz Luane Eisenbeisz Leading their class through a year filled with ac- tivities were: Mr. Dale Ziegler, Advisor; Rebecca Rosemarie Heilman Kiesz, Treasurer; Mark Bieber, Vice President; Ronald Mitzel, President; Luane Eisenbeisz, Joel Hoffman Secretary. Rebecca Kiesz Diana Hoven 16 JUNIOR YEAR Donald Kurle Noel Langston Sheila Metzger Ronald Mitzel Marsha Putnam John Sandmeier James Schlepp Dean Schumacher Florence Stern A majority of the Junior Class is talking chemistry this year. Ronald Strouckel Doris Wadleigh Elizabeth Wadleigh Roger Wolff 17 SOPHOMORES Theresa Bachman Lonita Beitelspacher Stanley Buechler Susan Carlson Curtis Eisenbeisz Marcella Feickert Kathy Huber Janice Goldade Alexzine Kiesz Pamela Knecht Larry Merkel Paul Mertz The officers elected to guide the Sophomore Class were Janice Goldade, President; Marsha Oster, Treasurer; Karen Schmierer, Vice President; Marcella Feickert, Secretary; Miss Olga Wagner, Advisor. 18 GAIN PRESTIGE Gloria Peterson Bradley Schlepp Karen Schmlerer Not Pictured: Allen Leidholt All of the sophomores this year are enrolled in typing class. Wade Schmierer Dennis Stotz Norbert Thomas Molly Vetch 19 Ronald Wolff Stanley Zimmer FRESHMEN MAKE John Barth Cathy Bollinger James Bollinger Wayne J. Buechler James Commet Rosemary Dewald Roxanne Dewald James Doerr Blake Eisenbeisz Not Pictured: Gary Buechler Charles Judd Janice Gross Evan Haar Chosen to lead the Freshman Class through their first year of high school were Connie Kurle, Vice President; Wayne J. Buechler, President; Sandra Schlepp, Treasurer; Mrs. June Gross, Advisor; Marsha Weiszhaar, Secretary. Charles Kurle Nancy Kiesz Connie Kurle Carolyn Lee 20 NEW ADJUSTMENTS Patrick MlUer Jason Person Nancy Peterson Rosemarie Menzla Kim Miner Cathy Sandmeler Kathleen Sandmeler Leon Schalble June Schuh Sandra Schlepp Lance Schumacher Leland Trelchel Lonnie Vetch Clayton Weber Marsha Welszhaar Arlyn Wlepking Freshmen have accepted English I as part of their academic curriculum. 21 EIGHTH GRADE APPROACHES THE BAY FIRST ROW: Lanet Eisenbeisz, David Person, Doug Kiesz, Sandy Peterson, Gail Bauer, Arle Buechler, Richard Carlson, Sheila Langston. SECOND ROW: Mr. Glenn Ulland, Janell Leidholt, Ron Goldade, Candice Bieber, Dean Mertz, Margaret Gross, Virgil Heinrich, Cathy Fischer, Kendall Aldinger, Bonnie Feickert, Mary Miller. THIRD ROW: Tammy Siewert, Warren Wooledge, Chris Schumacher, Jackie Huber, Laine Rieger, Arlyn Schaible, Robert Zimmer, Richard Mitzel, Glenn Blumhardt, Marcia Dewald. SEVENTH GRADE SAILS ONWARD FIRST ROW: Alex Kiesz, Perry Hoffman, Mike Mertz, Tommy Klapperich, Leroy Beitelspacher, Francis Heilman. SECOND ROW: Cheryl Aldinger, Carmen Bieber, Leo Bieber, Dean Aldinger, Dane Aldinger, Judy Hoven, SheUey Gross, Wayne Bachman. THIRD ROW: Mr. Tom McCarty, Carol Huft, Curtis Lemke, Lexie Schlecht, Paulette Dewald. Jayne Schlepp, David Judd, Craig Schumacher, Corrine Hoven, Gene Buechler. FOURTH ROW: Nancy Dewald, Nancy Barth, Ernestine Hoffman, Candice Lemke, Valynn Perman, Susan Person Bonnie Schuh, Sheila Schlecht. SIXTH GRADE CHALLENGES MATH FIRST ROW: Steven Giedt, Randy Bollinger, Tommy Doerr, Jerry Sandmeier, Bryce Wooledge, Ronnie Vetch. SECOND ROW: Jane Dewald, Colleen Buechler, Joel Schmierer, Lyle Perman, Linda Heilman, Roberta Nies, Janella Langston, Debra Buechler. THIRD ROW: Arlene Sandmeier, Wynne Blumhardt, Linda Rieger, Marcie Metzger, Linda Weber, Sherry Steiger, Darlene Sandmeier, Christy Gross. FOURTH ROW: Ron Stotz, Candice Huft, David Beitelspacher, Neil Haar, Owen Schumacher, Robert Leidholdt, Kathy Wadleigh, Kenneth Schuh, Mrs. Lenora Berg. Not Pictured: Candace Sandmeier and Jeff Buechler. FIFTH GRADE MAKES SCIENTIFIC STUDIES FIRST ROW: LaRita Merkel, Gordon Heinrich, Mark Hoven, Jean Vetch, Gary Bachman, Perry Hoven, Nyla Wooledge, Carrie Buechler. SECOND ROW: Brenda Bollinger, Paul Schuh, Cynthia Kramer, Marsha Judd, Joletta Binder, Kathy Weber, Colleen Walz, Donn Schaible, Debra Brown, Wally Blondo. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Irma Erbe, John Pat Kurle, James Heinrich, Kevin Schlepp, Cynthia Nies, Peggy Klapperich, Jane Person, Rodney Zimmer, Steven Sprenger, Michael Dewald. 23 FOURTH GRADE INCREASES VOCABULARY FIRST ROW: Ricky Bollinger, Mona Zimmer, Russell Person, Harvey Doerr, Cynthia Gross, Roy Judd. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Janice Schock, Cynthia Lemke, Michael Huft, Brent Joens, Joseph Bieber, Sherry Barth, Ronnie Mittleider. THIRD ROW: Patricia Bachman, Valette Perman, Marcia Schlecht, Mary Thomas, Cynthia Beitelspacher, Connie Walz. THIRD GRADE ACQUIRES WRITING ABILITY FIRST ROW: Monica Steiger, Mary Grismer, Kathleen Schlecht, Randall Eisenbeisz, Mark Mertz, Paulette Geier, Cynthia Eisenbeisz, Tracy Wooledge. SECOND ROW: Scott Bieber, Dotty Haberer, Scott Schaible, Jeffrey Thomas, Cloris Schumacher, Francis Mitzel, Becky Buechler, Marc Bonen, Randy Giedt. THIRD ROW: Terrance Klapperich, Jacqueline Breitling, Jerae Buechler, Lori Joens, Yolanda Kurle, Gary Mertz, Clarice Bollinger, Neil Schlepp, Elaine Heinrich, Mrs. Elodie Schmierer. SECOND GRADE LEARNS TO TELL TIME FIRST ROW: Curtis Bollinger, Sheri Gross, David Dewald, Gail Weber, Lee Ray Langston, Debra Geier, Marshall Oster, Therese Hoven, Terrance Dewald, Anita Haar. SECOND ROW: Timothy Gross, Allen Reuer, Nancy Schlepp, Monte Zimmer. Todd Stotz, Ronald Heilman, Penny Aldinger, Rodney Breitling, Theresa Heilman, Ronald Brown. THIRD ROW: Montye Hagele, Valerie Perman, Peggy Sandmeier, Cynthia Huft, Bradley Bachman, Judy Doerr, Mary Dewald, Glen Buechler, Debra Erlenbusch, Mrs. Alice Heckenlaible. FIRST GRADE FACES SCHOOL WITH BEWILDERMENT FIRST ROW: Gary Kaup, Barbara Bauer, Dennis Binder, Cheryl Walz, Pat Dewald, Sandra Eisenbeisz, Jackie Aldinger, Betty Blondo. Bradley Holweger. SECOND ROW: Scott Weiszhaar, Deborah Stephan, Carney Haberer, Jeffrey Reuer, Loel Rieger, David Doerr, Cheryl Thomas, Susan Heilman. Greg Buechler. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Arley Trautman, Lisa Mertz, Stephen Carlson. Marjean Buechler, Mary Mitzel, Dale Bachman, Rennae Klapperich, Bradley Sandmeier, Jody Dufloth, Thomas Gross. 25 KINDERGARTEN BEGINS THE ART OF LEARNING FIRST ROW: Brenda Klapperich, Jerray Bachman, Denis Bachman, Darryl Thomas, Edwin Jay Eisenbeisz, James Lau, Lance Wald, Randall Schlecht, Rodney Schlecht, Stacy Haberer. SECOND ROW: Ruby Zimmer, Kimberly Breitling, Lisa Haar, Valessa Perman, Larry Gross, James Bonen, Trudi Heinrich, Becky Weiszhaar, Mark Bollinger, Mark Rohrbach, Timothy Doerr, Janet Lee, Clyde Merkel, Miles Eisenbeisz, Jeanne Walz, Melody Moser, Loxie Eisenbeisz, Susan Geist. Not Pictured: Gregg Bieber. Standing is Mrs. Venoy Kurle. INNOVATIONS ENRICH EDUCATION Science is so much easier to grasp when you can watch it on television. The new physical education program, which includes grades 1-9, is im- portant to learning. The opaque projector changes the style of of learning as it projects pictures and information on a screen. 26 ACTIVITIES On the evening of Monday, October 3, 1966, Karen Zimmer and Richard Dufloth were chosen by the student body to reign over the 1966-67 Homecoming festivities of Bowdle High School. David Karst, last year's King, crowned Richard and Carolee Huft, last year's Queen, crowned Karen. Mark Bieber served as master of ceremonies for the cor- onation program. The enter- tainment consisted of skits which were enacted by various members of the student body. First place was given to the Pep Club with the skit English as She is Spoke. Second place was awarded to the Lettermen's Club with Chalk Talk. Tied for third place was the Pep Club with Teachers and the Junior class with Fractured Funeral. Other skits during the evening were The B” by the A Cheer- leaders, A Germ Convention by the Freshman, and A Vision by the Sophomores. The program was proceeded by a bonfire and a snake dance. On the following night, the Bowdle Bobcats were chal- lenged by the Herreid Yellow- jackets. Half-time activities included the high school marching band, a review of the King and Queen, and the un- masking of Barney the Bobcat, who was Mrs. Everet Lemke. After the game, in which the Bobcats were defeated, a dance was held in the school gym to top off the Homecoming activ- ities. These eventful days then became part of the past. NOTHING MATCHES HOMECOMING EXCITEMENT Queen Karen and King Richard 28 ROYALTY: Janet Buechler, Judy Huber, Sharlene Bollinger, Karen Zimmer, Richard Dufloth, David Kramer, Maurice Hoffman, Roger Jacobs. Page girl, Barbara Bauer and page boy, Jackie Aldinger. THE WAY IT HAPPENED AT B H S 1. King and Queen enjoy the program. 2. Teachers prepare lunch after bonfire. 3. Entertainment in- cludes various skits. 4. Cheerleaders boost spirit at bonfire. r� . Football field was whore the action took place. VALEDICTORIAN GIRLS’ STATE SALUTATORIAN D. A. R. SHARLENE BOLLINGER MARIANNE BACHMAN JANET BUECHLER STUDENTS EARN TOP HONORS SEATED: Marianne Bachman, Secretary; Janet Beuchler, President; Mr. Wooledge, Advisor; Linda Mittleider, Treasurer. STANDING: Wayne Buechler, Diana Hoven Linda Kiesz, Vice President; Sharlene Bollinger Wanda Bauer, Susan Dewald, Rebecca Kiesz. Scholarship, Leadership, Ser- vice, and Character are the four qualifications needed to meet the standards of the National Honor Society. The Dirigo (I lead) Chapter is fortunate to have ten members who have met these require- ments. Five are juniors and five are seniors. 30 LIBRARIANS APPLY THEIR SERVICES Seven librarians attended the South Da- kota Student Librarians' Convention at Northern State College on October 17, 1966. They toured the library at North- ern and attended a general business meeting where they elected state officers. Luane Eisenbeisz was elected Vice President for the Northern Dis- trict. SEATED: Lonita Beitelspacher, Linda Kiesz, Luane Eisenbeisz, Julia Langston. STANDING: Mrs. Gross, Patti Nies, Marcella Feickert, Marsha Putnam. DECLAM INSPIRES STUDENTS This year ten girls competed for the honor of representing BHS at the Dis- trict Declamation Contest, which was held at Bowdle. Chosen to represent Bowdle were Julie Schuh, Dramatic; Janet Buechler, Humorous; Patti Nies, Poetry; and Marcella Feickert, Oratory. At the District Janet, Marcella, and Patti re- ceived a rating of good, and Julie re- ceived an excellent. These girls were coached by Mrs. Gross and Mr. Ulland. LOCAL WINNERS Janet Buechler - - The Familiar Gusher Marcella Feickert - - The Forgotten Ones Julie Schuh ----- Portrait of Monica Patti Nies - How the Good News was Brought from Ghent to Aix SEATED: Julie Schuh, Cathy Sandmeier, Marsha Weiszhaar, Alexzine Kiesz, Diana Hoven. STANDING: Mrs. Gross, Marcella Feickert, Patti Nies, Susan Carlson, Janet Buechler, Carolyn Lee, Mr. Ulland. Moonlight and Roses themed the Jr.-Sr. Prom on May 7, 1966. The juniors had been making plans for several months, and through their strenuous efforts and many hours of hard work, it was a success. The hall, adorned with many toneful colors and other added at- tractions, created a sentimental atmosphere. The banquet, prepared by the junior mothers, was served by eight sophomores: Florence Stern, John Bieber, Rebecca Kiesz, Ron Mitzel, Susan Dewald, Joel Hoffman, Luane Eisenbeisz, and Ron Strouckel. Karen Zimmer was mistress of ceremonies for the program. The guest speaker was Mr. Putnam. Dave Kramer read the class history, Cathy Gross read the class will, and Janet Buechler read the class prophecy. The grand march, led by Judy Huber and her escort, marked the beginning of the dance. The Gaslighters furnished the music. After the dance, a movie was enjoyed at the theater. FROM DREAMS TO REALITY TO MEMORIES WE HAVE COME TO AN END ONLY TO START ANEW 1. The senior boys enjoy working in the shop on various projects. 2. Here we find the seniors in literature class studying Macbeth with the aid of a phonograph. 3. A class project at Christmas was the decorating of a Christmas tree. 4. The harder we study, the less we seem to learn. TWELVE YEAR CLUB These seniors have attended Bowdle Public School for twelve years and the camera caught them reminiscing about the good old days as they colored and drew pictures. Standing are Arvis Lemke and Charles Menzia. Seated are Janet Buechler, Roger Huber, Sharlene Bollinger, Maurice Hoffman, Marianne Bachman, Judy Huber. 33 FIRST ROW: Sheila Metzger, Ronald Mitzel, Wanda Bauer, Jim Schlepp, Jayne Schlepp. SECOND ROW: Sandra Schlepp, Susan Carlson, Pam Knecht, Carolyn Lee. THIRD ROW: Susan Dewald, Cathy Fischer, Janell Leidholt, Curtis Eisenbeisz Warren Wooledge, Candice Beiber. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Johnson, Mary Miller, Diana Hoven, Connie Kurle, Richard Mitzel. BAND JOINS SEA OF SUCCESS Without their long hours of practice their success would not have been possible. The Bobcat band once again completed another successful year in marching competition. For the third consecutive year they captured first place in Class C competition at Gypsy Day in Aberdeen. A change from the Ellendale marching competition to Huron was made this year. From Huron the band proudly brought home a traveling trophy and a prize of $75. The trophy must be won for three consecutive years before it belongs permanently to any school. All the band members long for this trophy and hope to win it for the next two years. The marching band, minus the football and basketball players and cheerleaders, played for all home games to raise the spirit of the team. 34 FIRST ROW: Hope Eisenbeisz, Marsha Weiszhaar, Marsha Oster. SECOND ROW: Doris Wadleigh, Betty Wadleigh, Dean Aldinger, Florence Stern. THIRD ROW: Gall Bauer, Dick Carlson, Pat Miller, Cathy Sandmeier, Dean Schumacher, Paul Bachman. FOURTH ROW: Donnie Kurle, Paul Mertz, Arlyn Schaible, Kendall Aldinger, Charles Kurle, Lance Schumacher, Mark Bieber, David Kramer, Janet Buechler. The concert band entertained the public at the annual winter concert. The pro- gram consisted of many Christmas se- lections. They also participated in a spring concert, playing selections that both young and old enjoyed immensely. As in previous years the band journeyed to Mobridge to participate in Class C com- petition at the music contest. Last year at the contest a rating of II was earned by the band members for their excellent showing. After two years of candy sales, rum- mage sales, and concerts, enough money was finally procured to order new band uniforms. They were ex- pected to arrive sometime before the pictures were to be taken. After needless worry they finally arrived December 13, 1966. At the annual winter concert each band member wore his complete uniform, with the exception of the plumed hats. Dining at the Inn Motel, the band prepares for the afternoon competition at Huron. 35 Brass Sexette members are: FIRST ROW: Hope Eisenbeisz, Cathy Sandmeier, Richard Carlson. SECOND ROW: Janet Buechler, Paul Mertz, Pat Miller. Students who played solos at the music contest in Mobridge are: FIRST ROW: Connie Kurle, Catny Sandmeier, Hope Eisenbeisz, Wanda Bauer, Janet Buechler. SECOND ROW: Martha Weiszhaar, Paul Mertz, Paul Bachman, Curtis Eisenbeisz. Hope Eisenbeisz Mellophone I Vocal Soloists with their ratings are: Wanda Bauer Clarinet n Susan Carlson Contralto II Janet Buechler Trombone II Karen Schmierer Mezzo-soprano n Marsha Weiszhaar Flute II Ronnie Mitzel Tenor II Paul Mertz Bass Horn II Hope Eisenbeisz Soprano in Paul Bachman Tenor Saxophone II Curtis Eisenbeisz Cornet II The members of the Clarinet Quintet and the Clarinet The members of the Drum Ensemble are Diana Hoven, Quartet are Sandra Schlepp, Sheila Metzger,Ronnie Connie Kurle, Richard Mitzel, and Mary Miller. Mitzel, Wanda Bauer, and James Schlepp. The Saxophone Trio members are Paul Bachman, Dean Schumacher, and not pictured is Florence Stern. The Trombone Trio members are David Kramer, Mark Bieber, and Janet Buechler. ENSEMBLES ADD VARIETY Ensemble ratings are: Clarinet Quintet Drum Ensemble Trombone Trio Saxophone Trio Brass Sextette Clarinet Quartet Triple Trio Sextette Girls belonging to the vocal sextette and triple trio are: FIRST ROW: Sheila Metzger, Susan Dewald, Diana Hoven, Karen Schmierer. SECOND ROW: Hope Eisenbeisz. Marsha Oster, Sharlene Bollinger. THIRD ROW: Susan Carlson, Janice Goldade, Sandra Schlepp, Janet Buechler. 37 Playing for chorus, soloists, and ensembles are Diana Hoven and Marsha Weiszhaar. Diana Hoven received a I rating at the music contest in Mobridge. The all-State Chorus members are David Kramer, Sharlene Bollinger, Janet Buechler, and Ronnie Mitzel. BOWDLE SCHOOL CD f MARCI —j BAND BOWDLE-aS wJdAKOTA 38 nowaMa °De!fe' J?arei} Sch n erer� with the twirlers and banner carriers, Julie Schuh, Rosemary Dewald, Patti Nies, Lanet Eisenbeisz, and Margaret Gross, led the band in all its marching parades. FIRST ROW: Marsha Oster, Hope Eisenbeisz, Sheila Metzger, Marsha Weiszhaar, Cathy Bollinger, Rebecca Kiesz, Rosemary Dewald, Alexzine Kiesz, Theresa Bachman, Diana Hoven. SECOND ROW: Mr. Harold Johnson, Karen Schmierer, Sharlene Bollinger, Linda Mittleider, Wanda Bauer, Doris Wadleigh, Elizabeth Wadleigh, Susan Dewald, Carolyn Lee, Roxanne Dewald, Arvis Lemke, Karen Zimmer. THIRD ROW: Cathy Sandmeier, Kathleen Sandmeier, Julia Langston, Florence Stern, Rosemarie Menzia, Linda Kiesz, Lonita Beitelspacher, Patti Nies, Rosemarie Heilman, Marianne Bachman, Marsha Putnam. FOURTH ROW: Janice Goldade, Pamela Knecht, Janice Gross, Marcella Feickert, Judith Huber, Cathy Gross, Sandra Schlepp, Susan Carlson, Janet Buechler, Julie Schuh, Molly Vetch. CHOIRS FILL AIR WITH SONG FIRST ROW: Cathy Bollinger, Susan Dewald, Hope Eisenbeisz, Elizabeth Wadleigh, Doris Wadleigh, Marsha Putnam, Cathy Sandmeier, Kathleen Sandmeier, Karen Schmierer, Rosemary Dewald, Rosemarie Menzia, Marsha Oster, Diana Hoven. SECOND ROW: Mr. Harold Johnson, Sharlene Bollinger, Rosemarie Heilman, Marcella Feickert, Linda Mittleider, James Bollinger, Charles Judd, Wanda Bauer, Janice Gross, Patti Nies, Julia Langston, Marsha Weiszhaar, Carolyn Lee. THIRD ROW: Sheila Metzger, Florence Stern, Janet Buechler, Julie Schuh, Janice Goldade, Sandra Schlepp, Mark Bieber, Paul Bachman, Paul Mertz, Blake Eisenbeisz, Gary Buechler, Clayton Weber. FOURTH ROW: Roxanne Dewald, Pamela Knecht, Judith Huber, Cathy Gross, Susan Carlson, Molly Vetch, David Kramer, Bradley Schlepp, Ronnie Mitzel, James Schlepp, Pat Miller, Wayne Buechler, Curtis Eisenbeisz, Arlyn Wiepking. STAGE BAND CREATES LIVELY MOOD FIRST ROW: Diana Hoven, Dean Schumacher, Paul Bachman, Florence Stern, Dean Aldinger. SECOND ROW: Curtis Eisenbeisz, Patrick Miller, Richard Carlson. THIRD ROW: Connie Kurle, Paul Mertz, Mark Bieber, David Kramer, Janet Buechler. CONFUSED BEGINNERS GAIN EXPERIENCE FIRST ROW: Jane Dewald, Candice Huft, Roberta Nies, Nyla Wooledge, Leo Bieber, Valynn Perman, Marcie Metzger, Judy Hoven. SECOND ROW: Debra Brown, Candice Lemke, Ernestine Hoffman, Lexie Schlecht, Wynne Blumhardt, Kathy Wadleigh, Donn Schaible, Colleen Buechler, Steven Giedt, Joel Schmierer, Mark Hoven, Gordon Heinrich. THIRD ROW: Linda Rieger, Cynthia Nies, Craig Schumacher, Perry Hoven, Dane Aldinger, Ron Stotz, John Pat Kurle, Owen Schumacher, Jeff Buechler, Lyle Perman, Cynthia Kramer. 40 The cheerleaders yelling for the B team are Pam Knecht, Sandra Schlepp, Karen Schmierer, and Janice Gross. All the girls in high school help boost the school spirit and cheer the hard-working team to vic- tories. The girls, along with the cheerleaders, form the Pep Club. The support of the Pep Club was not limited to home games alone, but was also visible at all out-of-town games. The spirit was never slack, but was present at all times to keep up the team's morale. These girls, along with the fans, cheered the team on to victory throughout the basketball and football season. They are Susan Dewald, Judy Huber, Karen Zimmer, and Florence Stern. GIRLS IGNITE TEAM SPIRIT Dave Kramer, End Stan Zimmer, Back Hon Mitzel, Back CAPTAIN Jim Schlepp End Wayne Buechler Back Joel Hoffman Back Paul Bachman Guard Maurice Hofftnan Guard STARTERS LEAD TO VICTORIES FIRST ROW: Dave Kramer, Paul Bachman, John Bieber, Dennis Stotz, Maurice Hoffman, Ron Mitzel, Jason Person. SECOND ROW: Joel Hoffman, Jim Schlepp, Brad Schlepp, Rich Dufloth, Stan Zimmer, Wayne Buechler. 42 FIRST ROW: Wayne Buechler, Jim Schlepp, Dennis Stotz, Ron Mitzel, Stan Zimmer, John Bieber, Jason Person. SECOND ROW: Student Manager Pat Miller, Joel Hoffman, Curtis Eisenbelsz, Kim Miller, Ken Aldinger, Paul Mertz, Ron Goldade, Dave Person. THIRD ROW: Coach Roger Youngman, Rich Dufloth, Dave Kramer, Brad Schlepp, Lance Schumacher, Maurice Hoffman, Paul Bachman, John Sandmeier, Mark Bieber, Assistant Coach Ken Bodkin. BOBCATS HAVE 6 - I RECORD The Bobcats started a successful season by winning their first four games. For their first vic- tory they journeyed to Java. The next was a home game with Roscoe playing under Bowdle's newly lighted field. By defeating the hard fighting Selby Lions, who had not lost a game in eleven previous contests, the Bobcats gained the number nine spot in the state. Bowdle's high spirited team went on to gain their fourth victory by downing the Hosmer Tigers. The Bobcats' hopes of a perfect season were shattered on Homecoming when they were stung by the speedy Herreid Yellowjackets. After losing their first game of the season, Bowdle won two consecutive games, one with Hoven, whom the Bobcats haven't beaten since eight man football was introduced into the conference, and the other with Pollock. This ended their great season by taking second place in the conference. Just as though the Bobcats had planned it, each winning score ended with an eight and the sum of the winning scores also ended with an eight. SENIORS Dave Kramer, Rich Dufloth, Maurice Hoffman. HOME SCORES VISITOR 48 . . . . Java .... . . . 0 28 . . . . Roscoe . . . . . 7 38 . . . . Selby .... . . 13 48 . . . . Hosmer . . . . . 6 0 . . . . Herreid . . . . . 32 58 . . . . Hoven . . . . 88 . . . . Pollock . . . ... 6 ' 308 64 43 Brad Schlepp Jim Schlepp Wayne Buechler Dennis Stotz F orward Guard Guard Forward A” TEAM STARTS STRONG The 1967 basketball team's season wasn't as flourishing as the Bobcats wished it to be. Although the team had a 6-4 record up to conference tournament time, they end- ed with a 7-14 record. The young and active team had only one senior, Dave Kramer. Brad Schlepp, a fine sopho- more forward, sparked the team throughout the season and was named to the all- tournament team. SCORES HOiME VISITOR HOME VISITOR 86 Java 63 40 Glenham 65 73 Hosmer 58 53 Java 57 57 Glenham 73 38 Hoven 47 68 Alpena 59 59 Roscoe 64 58 N.W.L.A. 70 64 Selby 81 37 Roscoe 54 50 Herreid 68 42 Ipswich 56 50 Alpena 55 78 Pollock 61 53 Hosmer 55 68 Java 55 64 Pollock 56 36 Eureka 45 73 F aulkton 74 43 Hoven 36 (Overtime) Dave Kramer Forward Curtis Eisenbeisz Guard Joel Hoffman Guard Paul Bachman Center A” TEAM Donald Kurle, Student Manager; Joel Hoffman, Jason Person, Wayne J. Buechler, Dennis Stotz, Brad Schlepp, Dave Kramer, Paul Bachman, Jim Schlepp, Wayne Buechler, Curtis Eisenbeisz, Hon Mitzel, Student Manager. CENTER: Coach Ken Bodkin. B” TEAM SHOWS DETERMINATION The B Team, not being too fortunate this season, came up with only one victory. In spite of this, the team never gave up, showing much determination and excellent sportsmanship throughout the season. Coach Ken Bodkin, Lance Schumacher, Wayne J. Buechler, Jim Commet, Stanley Buechler, Paul Mertz, Pat Miller, James Bollinger, Jason Person, John Barth, Gary Buechler, Blake Eisenbeisz, Charles Kurle, Donald Kurle, Student Manager. 14 ATHLETES HONORED AS LETTERMEN FIRST ROW: Coach Ken Bodkin, Rich Dufloth, Ron Mitzel, Dave Kramer, Maurice Hoffman. SECOND ROW: Paul Bachman, Dennis Stotz, Brad Schlepp, John Sandmeier, Stan Zimmer. THIRD ROW: Joel Hoffman, Curtis Eisenbeisz, Jim Schlepp, Jason Person, Wayne Buechler. RECORD BROKEN IN TRACK The 1966 Track Team participated in five different meets. They were held at Red- field, Ipswich, Chyenne Eagle Butte, and Mobridge. Both the conference and regional track meets were held in Mobridge. In the regional meet, Dave Karst ran the 880 yarc sprint, breaking the old record of 2:13.4 for a new record of 2:09.1. FIRST ROW: Ron Mitzel, Paul Bachman, Brad Schlepp, Dennis Stotz, Coach Ken Bodkin. SECOND ROW: Joel Hoffman, Jim Schlepp, Stan Zimmer, Wayne Buechler. GRADES LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS FIRST ROW: Mike Mertz, Wayne Bachman, Perry Hoffman, David Person, Richard Carlson, Tommy Klapperich. SECOND ROW: Student Manager Chris Schumacher, Arlyn Schaible, Kendall Aldinger, Dean Mertz, Ron Goldade, Jack Huber, Coach Paul Hoemer. THIRD ROW: Glenn Blumhardt, Leo Bieber, Curtis Lemke, Doug Kiesz, Dane Aldinger, Gene Buechler, Dean Aldinger. CHEERLEADERS The grade basketball team ended their season with a 4-3 record. SCORES HOME VISITOR 31 Hoven 40 46 Java 39 14 Eureka 31 31 Hoven 41 39 Hosmer 28 37 Akaska 22 44 Java 34 Cheerleaders rallying for the grades are Candice Bieber, Candice Lemke, Margaret Gross, and Valynn Perman. THESE MOMENTS ARE PAST, AUGUST 29 - 1966-67 School Term Opens SEPTEMBER 5 - Labor Day - No School 9 - Football Season Begins Java - There 16 - Roscoe - Here 23 - Selby - There 28 - Senior Pictures 29 - Ping Pongs and Group Pictures 30 - Hosrner - There OCTOBER I - Annual Clinic - Brookings 3 - Homecoming Coronation Program 4 - Homecoming Game Herreid - Here 5 - Juniors Start Magazine Drive 6-7 - SDEA - No School 8 - Gypsy Day - Aberdeen 14 - Hoven - There 21 - Pollock - Here 22 - Pow Wow Day - Huron 29 - District Declam Contest - Bowdle NOVEMBER 4 - End of First Quarter 4-5 - All-State Chorus - Watertown 8 - College Night - Mobridge II - Veteran's Day - No School 24-25 - Thanksgiving Vacation 29 - First Basketball Game Java - Here DECEMBER 2 - Hosrner - Here 6 - Glenham - At Mobridge 10 - Alpena - Here 13 - NW LA - There 14 - Group Pictures 16 - Roscoe - Here 17 - Ipswich - There 19 - W inter Music Concert 20 - Pollock - Here 23 - Christmas Vacation Begins The students at BHS really enjoy that noon- hour break after morning classes. Photographers for THE BOBCAT are Mr. Artus and his assistant. The pep band brightens the atmosphere at home basketball games. 48 BUT NOT FORGOTTEN JANUARY On January 17, BHS held a local music contest with Darwin Walker as the judge. We're on our way to Selby to attend the Conference BB Tournament. Mr. Ouija, please tell us when school is going to be over with. 3 - Vacation Ends - Back to School 9 - Java - There 10 - Eureka - There 12 - One-Act Play Contest - Mobridge 13 - Hoven - Here 18-21 - Conference BB Tourney - Selby 20 - End of First Semester 23 - Kindergarten Begins 24 - Roscoe - There 27 - Selby - There FEBRUARY 2 - Juniors Order Class Rings 3 - Herreid - Here 4 - Alpena - There 7 - Hosmer - There 10 - Pollock - There 15 - Solo and Ensemble Contest - Mobridge 17 - Faulkton - Here 23-25 - District BB Tournament - Eureka MARCH 3-4 - Rigional BB Tournament - Cheyenne 9-11 - State BB Tournament - Sioux Falls 14 - Pop Concert 24 - End of Third Quarter Good Friday - No School 27 - Easter Monday - No School APRIL 1 - State Business Contest - Aberdeen 3 - Government Day (Seniors) - Ipswich 14 - Large Groups Music Contest - Mobridge 15 - Junior-Senior Prom 20 - Honor Society Initiation 22 - Math Contest - Aberdeen MAY 1 - One-Act Play Contest (Intramural) 9 - Spring Concert 13 - Regional Track Meet - Mobridge 19-20 - State Track Meet - Sioux Falls 21 - Baccalaureate 23 - Commencement 25 - End of 1966-67 School Term 49 BHS ENTERS ONE-ACT PLAY CONTEST A cast of seventeen BHS stu- dents journeyed to Mobridge on January 12, 1967, to participate in the One-Act Play Contest. Other towns competing were Highmore, Miller, McLaughlin, Mobridge, and Eureka. Bowdle's play entitled Father Lives With Seven Women cre- ated a chaos as the female pop- ulation continued to increase and Father couldn't seem to stand it anymore. Father was pleased when he learned all the circumstances behind it, he became a man instead of a mouse and decided to do things his way. The play director was Mr. Ulland. AMATEUR PLAYERS UTILIZE THEIR TALENTS On May 5, 1966, BHS held its second annual one-act play program. Included in this pro- gram were the sen- iors (left) with Along Came Harriet, and the sophomores (right) with Uninvited Ghost. Awards were given to Ronnie Mitzel and Mary Heckenlaible for best supporting actor and actress. Dean Shu- macher and Bonna Berg received a- wards for best actor and actress. 50 ADVERTISERS DR. F. A. MILLER DENTIST CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1967 1 ERY'S FURNITURE Dinette Sets - Carpets Bedroom Sets - Floor Coverings Davenports - Accessories Erv Gross - Owner Phone: 4621 Bowdle, South Dakota BOWDLE FLOUR MILL ALDINGER'S 66 SERVICE Located on Highway 12 Bowdle, South Dakota Nutrena Feeds Aaron Aldinger - Manager Bowdle, South Dakota RIEGER SHOE REPAIR SHOP Repairs zippers - Does Canvas work Phone: 2001 Bowdle, South Dakota Phone: 4801 OZZIE'S HARVEY'S PLACE SUPER VALUE Pizza - Hamburgers It’s nice doing business with you Favorite Beverages Phone: 9511 Oswald Schlepp - Manager Bowdle, South Dakota H. C. EHRESMAN AGENCY Phone: 2621 See him for all your insurance needs Hosmer, South Dakota Best Wishes to the Class of 1967 J. KURLE SONS Implements and Lumber Bowdle, South Dakota BOWDLE HOTEL Clean, comfortable, and competitive. Owners: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Nelson Phone: 2851 REUER'S GARAGE IMPLEMENT For the best in garage service Phone: 2611 52 THE REC Ping Pong - Bowling - Necessities Free Dancing - Soft Drinks Ice Cream - Pool Robert Stappler - Manager Phone 9411 DEMALIGN-MILLER Funeral Home Bowdle, South Dakota Congratulations to the Class of 1967 Floyd and Helen Miller HABERER'S Gamble -Skogmos Appliances - Clothing - Toys - Hardware And Much More Merle Haberer - Mgr. BUECHLER’S CAFE We're here to serve everyone with ease Phone: 4131 Bowdle, South Dakota A B SHOP Jewelry, Sundries and Gift Shop Veterinary Supplies Telephone Res. 3332 Telephone Bus. 3331 William C. Miller, Prop. Bowdle, South Dakota OSTER'S ELECTRIC Appliances - Paints Televisions - Repairs Phone: 3571 GORDON STOTZ Bulk Agent . for Standard Phone: 2401 General Banking Insurance - Real Estate Working to make a good community better President Gardner Gross Phone: 2311 53 ■ — ■■■■ ‘i BOWDLE HARDWARE General Hardware CHAIBIE CHEVROLET CO. Appliances - Ditch Digging - Excavation ‘ V V- CHEVROLET Farm Water Systems Dernard Carlson - Manager Best Wishes to the Class of 1967 Phone: 2261 Bowdle, South Dakota Phone: 3561 FARMERS CREAMERY PRODUCE COMPANY Selling Sewing Machines D. H. Eisenbeisz - Manager Bowdle, South Dakota 2 Stores PFEIFFER'S Paints - Linoleum - Car Carpet - Drapery - Window Shades New Furniture Store - One block East of Courthouse. Aberdeen, South Dakota MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES CO. In the Community to Serve Bowdle, South Dakota STERN'S CAFE Steakes - Meals - Lunches On Highway 12 Bowdle, South Dakota Phone: 3641 Nelson Auto Electric Co. 309 South First Street Aberdeen, South Dakota Bill's Body Repair Bowdle, South Dakota Bowdle Creamery Produce Bowdle, South Dakota Waltman Butcher Shop Bowdle, South Dakota Berg's Ford Service Bowdle, South Dakota Bowdle Standard Service Bowdle, South Dakota KEEPSAKE Diamond Rings KIRKPATRICK'S Credit Jewelry Across from the Capitol Theater Aberdeen, South Dakota BOWDLE THEATRE Saturday 8:00 Sunday 6:30 and 8:30 Myron Sc hook - Manager We, the Annual Staff of 1966-67 Wish to Thank Each and Every One of You who Purchased an Ad or a Yearbook. 54 COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY 304 First Avenue East Mobridge, South Dakota HERMAN REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENCY Licensed Real Estate BOWDLE LIVESTOCK AUCTION Bowdle, South Dakota Phone: 3441 Auto Life General Liability Free listing of Real Estate Sale every Tuesday Bowdle, South Dakota Gerald Hilbers Chief of Police Bowdle, South Dakota ENGEL MUSIC SUPPLY 209 South Main Aberdeen, South Dakota Office Equipment Co. 14 Third Avenue S. W. Aberdeen, South Dakota VANITY BEAUTY SHOP Hair Cutting - Permanents Hair Styling - Hair Coloring Lila Oster Phone: 3901 Aberdeen Glass Company No. 2 North State Street Aberdeen, South Dakota FARMERS UNION OIL CO. Tiffany Laundry Aberdeen, South Dakota Gas - Fuel - Oil - Tires Batteries - Auto Accessories Taylor Music, Inc. 513 South Main Street Aberdeen, South Dakota Walter Fischer - Manager Bowdle, South Dakota Phone: 2941 HABERER'S GARAGE When in need of service Phone: 3161 Orval Haberer - Manager 4 Aberdeen, South Dakota METZGER OIL CO. Bulk Deliveries of Gas - Fuel oil Kerosene - Oils - Greases Contact Oscar Metzger Phone: 2551 Bowdle, South Dakota 55 PILLAR OF EDUCATION Education can quite readily be compared to a pillar of stone. The education which starts in the home represents the pillar's base. From here we go on to the shaft of formal education, made up of eight grade and four high school years. The capital which crowns the shaft indicates graduation from high school. 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