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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1979 volume:

Remembrance Of A Friend What can we say about Janet Lee ? Most of us grew up with her crazy antics, her bold laughter and her love of music. She was a comedian, a musician, a performer,... a person. She's gone and we can't change that, but memories never leave. Unexpectedly, we find ourselves blurting out '' Remember when Janet... And we smile at those moments we were fortunate enough to share. We wrote this page in her memory, for she was a part of us. Let this, then, serve as our tribute to Janet. The girl who shared part of our lives and enriched our memories forever. Here’s To You-Mrs. Mrs. Erbe can I borrow your letters? Mrs. Erbe, 1 need this information by tomorrow! Oh, will the library ever be the same without Mrs. Erbe ? Irma Erbe came to Bowdle in 1943 and now after 36 years of teaching, she will be retiring. She has taught in both the elementary and secondary level. Because of your dedication, Mrs. Erbe, to BHS, the faculty, students, and annual staff takes great pride in dedicating this annual to you. Thank you for the memories, the learning, the support, and just for being you. Good luck, Mrs. Erbe. We will miss you! ! ! Top Left: A bouquet for Mrs. Erbe for her last birthday celebrated at school. Top Left: Mrs. Erbe in her normal position in the library. Bottom Left: Mrs. Erbe can you help me find a book, Please? 2 Freshmen: “Oh Well” What Can We Say TOP ROW: Left to Right: Hey, Pard, What's happening? After school again, Denis? MIDDLE: ROW: Homecoming candidates ready for the parade to start. Mr. Mayer and Larry Gross have the Senior Class all tied up. Becky Weiszhaar reverts back to her childhood habits. BOTTOM ROW: Office Practice Class finishing off another Bobcat Pride. Jerry who are you hiding from? ' 'With this ring 1 thee wed.'' Carney what are you getting yourself into. i Sophomores: Two Down And Two To Go TOP ROW: Left to Right: Nola and Valessa demonstrate their puckering ability. Will the guilty senior please step forward I ! 2nd Row: Fourth graders show homecoming spirit. Milena Knezevic gets passed around by her classmates. 3RD ROW: Ruby feeling relief. Dermis where are your pigtails? David Knecht gets the tip. BOTTOM ROW: Cheryl gives the FB team a salute. ' 'Yea-Bobcats'' • n 4 BOBCA1 S can clean The COMtTS and a WHOLE L OT MORF Juniors: Better Luck Next Year Top Left: Jackie finds that absolutely amazing! ! ! ! Top Right: Seniors showing their ability to organize. Middle Left: What's going on! ! ! ! Middle: Open wide and don't bite the fingers! ! ! Middle Right: Boy, are we proud of that trophy.'' Bottom Left: Mr. SChlepp eating flowers again? Bottom Right: Psychology class transplanting their ' 'babies! '' 5 Seniors Are FAR-OUT TOP RIGHT: 12 year club reverts back to 1st grade memories. MIDDLE LEFT: Oh my Goodness, 1 think I'll faint. MIDDLE RIGHT: Stacy, James, Rod, Cheryl, David and Nola are all looking cool for hat day. BOTTOM LEFT: Jeanne is trying her best to be graceful. MIDDLE: Gregg moves into action. MIDDLE BOTTOM: Teachers relaxing in their lounge. BOTTOM RIGHT: The seniors find out that building a pyramid is a back breaking experience. 6 SENIORS Seniors Do It Best The past 13 years have held many reminiscences that have suddenly reappeared in their minds. The laughter and tears combine as memories of fishnet tights and ' 'boys catch the girls,'1 progresses to proms, homecoming, and the final game of the season. Jack Aidinger Denis Bachman 8 Jerray Bachman Seniors looks improve Gregg Bieber Mark Bollinger James Bonen We Will Vent But Forever Hoi ' 'We Will Venture Forward But Forever Hold Our Memories'' was the 1979 Senior Class Motto. The seniors ventured forward and achieved one of the greatest goals of their lifetime-graduation. Miles Eisenbeisz ure Forward d Our Memories Larry Gross Melody Gross Dallas Haar Lisa Haar Camey Haberer Stacy Haberer Middle Left: Chosen by the senior class as most athletically inclined were Jack! Heilman and Camey . Haberer. Bottom Left: Melody Gross and Gregg Bieber busy doing what comes natural to them were selected as most likely to succeed. 11 Seniors Go I As the years advanced so did the education and expectations of the senior class. Each was in individual, yet all belonged. Their senior year held many questions, doubts, and decisions as to their future lives. or It And Make It Jacki Heilman Mary Heilman Melina Knezevic Janet Lee Clyde Merkel Valessa Perman Lisa Peterman Mark Rohrbach Middle Left: The seniors realized they have Jerray and Melina as classmates when they voted them ' 'Most Bashful.'1 Bottom Left: Stacy and Cheryl are ready to get in trouble as the senior class votes them Most Mischievous.'' 13 It’s The Yea The days became shorter and events flew by until the great day finally approached. On May 20, 1979, the Senior class of BHS at last walked down the aisle receiving a final memory of BHS forever imprinted in their minds. Rodney Schlecht r Of The Cats, Baby!! Cheryl Roushar Randy Schlecht Monica Siebrecht Nola Stotz Darryl Thomas Jeanne Wak Becky Weiszhaar The Seniors obviously knew what they were doing when they selected Mary and Clyde as ' 'The Biggest Wolf and Flirt'' Humming down the halls of BHS are Jeanne and Miles as their fellow classmates voted them Most Musically Inclined y Five Honored Seniors of 1979 These seniors have been selected for various honors through their years of high school. They have put in alot of time to receive these honors. Gregg Bieber was chosen Boys State and was an Honor Student from the 1979 Senior Class. The 1979 Senior Class Honor Students are: STANDING: Left to Right: Gregg Bieber, Jeanne Walt. SITTING: Becky Weiszhaar, Mary Heilman. Not Pictured Melody Gross. Mary Heilman was an Honor Student from the 1979 Senior Class. Melody Gross was selected Salutatorian from the Senior Class and was selected as DAR Candidate. Jeanne Walz was selected Valedictorian from the 1979 Senior Class. Becky Weiszhaar was chosen Girls State and was an Honor Student from the Senior Class. 16 Juniors Keep Busy With Activities The juniors started out their busy year with Homecoming activities. They were responsible for the royalty float, and the beautiful stage decorations. Other decorating jobs they had, were for the Snow Queen Pageant, and the community Sweetheart Ball. One of their most exciting events was the ordering of class rings. The last part of their school year was spent planning for the 1 'big event'', Jr. -Sr. Prom. A lot of hard work and effort was put into the decorating and planning, which you could plainly see on prom night. This year was a great year for Ae class of '80. The Junior Class Officers: Gwen Steiger, President; Carmen Gross, Student-Council Representative; Myron Zimmer, Sec.-Treas. Mark Ackerson Aurora Adajar Lori Bollinger Steve Dewald Clyde Eisenbeisz Nancy Gabriel Carmen Gross Patty Haar t. Bryan Haberer Sandy Heilman Shirley Huber Shonda Huber 18 David Knecht Jon Mertz Rod Moser Rick Rohrback Jim Schlecht Dennis Schock Tony Siebrecht MIDDLE LEFT: Shonda Huber, Clyde Eisenbeisz, and Steve Dewald, are blowing up balloons for their float. MIDDLE RIGHT: Patty Haar and Lori Bollinger are two wild and crazy chicks. Gwen Steiger DawTi Stephan Myron Zimmer Sophomores Have Winning Float Winning first place in the float division during the Homecoming festivities was the highlight of the Sophomore Class. They also participated in the coronation. Lori Ackerson and Billy Aldinger were scroll bearers. Another big event of the Sophomore Class was the prom. Twelve Waiters and Waitresses were selected to serve at the prom banquet. The Sophomore Class was led by: Sandy Olsen, Student Council Representative; David Stephan, President; and Kim Fiedler, Secretary. Lori Ackerson Billy Aldinger Todd Bachman Max Buechler Tim Carlson Derek Eisenbeisz Kim Fiedler Karen Gabriel % 20 BOTTOM LEFT: Derek Eisenbeisz and Lowell Perman are trying their best to keep out of trouble in English Class. BOTTOM RIGHT: Kim Fiedler and Sandy Olsen, dressed in their Sunday best, concentrate on typing. Mary Anne Heilman Barb Mickolas Sandy Olsen Lowell Perman Aldeen Sandmeier Monica Schmierer 0 ! tyr David Stephan David Stotz Char Thomas Freshmen: 1 Down 3 To Go The freshmen of 1979 began their year with a bang. They participated in the homecoming festivities with a float and a skit. After homecoming, the freshmen settled down and found out what being in high school really meant. During the course of the year, the freshmen bought class pins. The freshmen participated in boys and girls athletics, music, declam, drill team and other extras which helped to make their life as freshmen more exciting. Though their number is few, the freshmen school spirit showed that they are all proud to be part of BHS ! Freshmen Class Officers are: Paul Knecht, Student Council Representative; Carla Huber, Secretary-Treasurer; Scott Bonen, President. Rhonda Aldinger Scott Bonen Mavis Buechler Dennis Carlson Wade Eisenbeisz Tammy Haberer Carla Huber Paul Knecht Marilyn Mertz Lorie Reiger 22 Eighth Grade Prepare For The Future Ahead The Eighth Graders have been working very industriously toward their one goal-graduation and entering High School. Extra- curricular participation included band, chorus, basketball, cheer leading and selling concessions for Jr. High games. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Mrs. Erbe, Myron Haar, Tim Reuer, Vernon Grismer. MIDDLE ROW: Julie Olsen, Tim Heilman, Jonny Aldinger, Romano Ada jar, Jean Peterman. FRONT ROW: Jami Rohrbach, Marla Vetch, Ann Cross, Ron Doerr. Seventh Grade Go Metric The Seventh Graders really got into the Metric Scene this year. They were kept pretty busy with classes and homework which consisted of bringing in various labels from products that had to do with metric system. After this year they should be ready for the Eighth Grade. Left to Right: Janet Dewald, Mary Ceier, Denell Bauer, Teresa Strouckel, Debby Huft, Marilyn Buechler, Mike Weiszhaar, Tim Stotz, Tim Haar, Darrin Bollinger, Lauren Oster, Jaci Job, Thett Schack, Debby Haar. Standing: Mr. Hettich. 23 Sixth Graders Study “George” The sixth grade year was filled with many highlights. We studied 1 'George'', the human body skeleton, for health. In Social Studies we studied Canada, South America, and South Dakota. We made salt flour maps of South America. Making string art is the big highlight for Art in the sixth grade room. We also made yam snowmen and did weaving. We also enjoyed tumbling, hockey, and basketball. The twelve students all participate in band. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Patty Geier, Doreen Steele, Lisa Schlect, Darren Stephan, John Bauer, Donny Gross, Mrs. Sprenger . FRONT ROW: Left to Right: Sherry Beadle, Heidi Eisenbiesz, John Gross, Darvin Walzm, Darwin Haar, Michelle Geier. Fifth Graders Continue To Grow The fifth graders have continued to grow this year both mentally and physically. To help broaden their understanding of the different subjects they took various field trips and invited speakers to their classroom. A new experience was watching Inside ! Out on educational television and joining the Captain's Reading Club. Their responsibilities have ranged from making their own class rules and following them to performing various classroom duties throughout the year. They have become very polite youngsters eager to start sixth grade ! BACK ROW: Left to Right: De Shannan Raba, Gary Frankfurth, Cary Bauer, Miss Nash, Geri Lynn Knecht, Dawn Beiber, Vincent Gauer, Russel Meier. FRONT ROW: Left to Right: Shirley Gabriel, Flynt Schack, Denise Strouckel, Amanda Haar, Fernando Ada jar, Shelly Beadle, Frederick Gross. Not Pictured: Sandra Jackson and Susan Hamer. 24 Fourth Grade Studies Energy Fourth Grade highlights were choosing a musical instrument, taking individual band lessons, and performing a tumbling routine at the Y. T. C. tournament. An energy program presented by M.D.U. made us aware of the various forms of energy and what can be done to conserve energy. Science was fun especially the experiment with brine shrimp. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Keith Vanwell, Timothy Karst, Destiny Steele, Tommy Heilman, Tammy Syhre, Kristin Huft, Mark Schlecht, Doris Heilman. FRONT ROW: Left to Right: Michelle Spiry, Penny Bieber, Chad Huber, Erik Gross, Curtis Weiszhaar. Third Grade Improve Their Health The Third Grade students studied personal health this year. They viewed some film strips, films, and discussed good health habits with the county nurse. The students and their teacher kept a progress chart on a health habit they wanted to improve. A final stress was placed on dental health. They learned the proper way to brush their teeth and the effect of an improper diet on their teeth. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Cindy Schack, Selena Goetz, Robert Heilman, Troy Huber, Pamela Gabriel, Derrick Walz, Mrs. E. Schmierer, Michelle Gauer, Thomas Leidholt, Douglas Haar, Joseph Beadle, Loren Beitelspacher, Barbara Bollinger. FRONT ROW: Left to Right: Collette Bieber, Ingrid Gross, Greg Olsen, Michelle Huber, Bobby Aldinger, Wesley Job. Not Pictured: Allen Jackson. 25 Second Grade Study Age of Wonderment This is the age of wonderment. 1 wonder what we find on our planet Earth? 1 wonder what is in outer space ? 1 wonder what happens to my food when I swallow it? Besides trying to find answers to all the wonder questions. We are busy' learning the basic math combinations, learning to read and understand better, and write our own thoughts and ideas. The age of wonderment is wonderful. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Krecia Beitelspacher, Kristi Zimmer, Tina Mertz, John Ham, Leora Bauer, James Geier, Sue Ann Meier, Tricia Stotz, Shawn Huber. FRONT ROW: Nicole Bonen, Terron Voller, Kelly Thomas, Cindy Strouckel, Jodi Job, Eric Thomas. Standing in Back: Mrs Goetz. Not pictured: Mark Hamer. First Grade Learn Their Five Senses The first grade youngsters are delighted with the fact that they know how to read! They have learned about their 1 'Five Senses'' and are learning other things about themselves. The study of the ' 'Ocean'', Magnets and Dinosaurs has proven to be fascinating to them. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Karen Wolff, Michelle Jacobs, Troy Syhre, Stacey Frankfurth, Douglas Leidholt, Kindra Beitelspacher, Steven Mielke, Stephanie Eisenbiesz, Brian Ausland, Gary Reinbold, Dale Hoemer. FIRST ROW: Tammy Bieber, Lisa Heilman, Sherri Spiry, Shawn Grismer, Amy Thomas, Karen Strouckel, Kerry Job, Weylin Huber. Standing in Back: Mrs. Bieber. Not Pictured: Travis Binder. 26 Kindergarten Learn Communication Skills � y Birthdoy This year the Kindergarten learned communication skills and language development through group living and other types of creative play. They all are going to miss kindergarten, but are anxiously awaiting another exciting year. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Jerrad Hoffman, Shayne Huber, Jimmy Leidholt, Mrs. Kurle, Jill Dufloth, Joshua Bieber, Cory Huft. FRONT ROW: Victoria Heilman, Lyle Beitelspacher, Missy Huber, Annette Walz, Tammy Ausland, Tanya Thomas, Tammy Thomas, Brian Schlepp. Not Pictured: Jennifer Bieber. Special Teachers «ia i ii i ii i ii: tii! r Provide Extra Help Pictured are Mrs. Buechler and Mrs. Dravland. Mrs. Buechler provided remedial reading and Mrs. Dravland was the speech and hearing therapist. Teachers providing special assistance to students with special needs this past year were Mrs. Person and Mrs. Gross. Mrs. Person was the elementary music instructor. Mrs. Gross taught English 1, Grammar II, and Grammar IV, and aided individuals with language arts problems. 27 Keeps Administration The Administration consisting of the Principle, Superintendent, and School Board have been busy keeping our school running through another year. They attended many school board meetings keeping the bills paid and the school functioning properly. The administration did a good job keeping Bowdle High going. School Running Mrs. Lenora Berg served her second year at Bowdle as superintendent. She was also the elementary principle and FTA advisor. Continuing as Secondary Principle was Mr. Larry Gauer. He taught English 111, Economics, and was the head football coach and Student Council advisor. The School Board members of 1978- 79 are: STANDING: Left to Right: Alvin Bauer, Superintendent Berg, Gordon Stotz. SEATED: Alvin Bauer, Business Manager; Cathy Blumhart, Chairman; Esther Bachman and Ken Stephan. 28 Teachers Help Make Year Fun New this year was Mr. Mayer. He was Boys Basketball Coach, Ass. Football Coach; he taught; Gov't., History, Modem Problems, Health, Geography, P.E., and Senior Advisor. On every Tuesday and Thursday, Mr. Cal Neuharth was at the Bowdle School System as our Guidance Counselor. He was a great help to our college bound students. Mr. Don Argo, leader of our popcorn and candy brigade, taught Algebra 1 and II, Geometry, Senior Math, History, and Junior Class Advisor. 29 Teachers Provide Learning Mr. Roy Erickson, first year teacher, taught Shop I, II, III, IV and Arts and Crafts for 7th and 8th grades. He was Junior Class and Prom advisor. Teaching in Bowdle for first year was Ms. Nathan Dabney. She taught English II, IV and 7th and 8th grade. She also directed the All-School Play and Oral Interpretation. She was the Sophomore Class advisor. Returning for a second year, Mr. Brad Schlepp taught Physics, Biology, 7th, 8th and 9th grade Science. He was also track, assistant BB and FB coach. Mr. LaDean Hettich taught 7th and 8th grade Math and Business Math. He also had grade P.E. and was the Varsity Girls Basketball Coach. He was 7th grade advisor. 30 Not a new teacher but with a new name was Mrs. Cheryl Dewald. She taught Office Practice, Typing, Business Law, Bookkeeping and Sociology Psychology. She was advisor for Annual and Paper Staffs, Cheerleading and Drill team, and Senior Class. Mrs. Irma Erbe had the big responsibility of taking care of the library and teaching 7th and 8th grade Social Studies. She was the advisor for the 8th grade. I laving the honor of being the first woman Music Instructor at BHS was Mrs. Rhonda Strouckel. She instructed A and B Band, Chorus, Swing Choir and taught Music Theory. She was also Sophomore Class advisor. 31 Personnel Helps School Run Smoothly EMERGENT EAll Helping to keep the school in nice clean order were our custodians Dave Zimmer, and Stanley Zimmer. Their hard work throughout the year was appreciated. The bus driver this year were: Back Row: Left to Right: Bobby Leidholt, Richard Maier. Front Row: Harvey Leidholt, Blake Eisenbeisz. sfiiiy u.'- ',hr. ■ : Also helping to make the school run smoother are: Left to Right: Cathy Blumhardt, Business Manager; Elaine Ceier, Secretary. The cooks this year made many delicious meals for the students and teachers. They were: left to right: Lila Bachman, Bernice Schlecht, Adeline Brown. Someone new this year as dishwasher for the cooks was Mrs. Wilma Boschee. Bobcats Considered Contenders BACK ROW: Left to Right: Dennis Carlson, Bill Aldinger, Tim Carlson, Dave Stephan, Ken Haberer, Todd Bachman and Tim Reuer. MIDDLE ROW: Asst. Coach Mr. Mayer, Steve Dewald, Dave Knecht, Bryan Haberer, Tony Siebrecht, Mark Ackerson, Stu. Mgr. Mike Weiszhaar, Asst. Coach Mr. Schlepp. FRONT ROW: RickBoschee, Jack Aldinger, Carney Haberer, Mark Bollinger, Miles Eisenbeisz, Stacy Haberer, Clyde Merkel and Coach Gauer. Middle Left: BHS fans cheer their favorite team on to a victory. Middle Right: These BHS football players made Yellowstone All-Conference team. Steve Dewald, Stacy Haberer, Jack Aldinger, Honorable mention; Carney Haberer and Tony Siebrecht, All Conference. Bottom: Tony Siebrecht gets his man. 34 SCOREBOARD The Bobcats were considered contenders for the YTC Crown before the season began and were tied for the top spot until the Roscoe game played on October 6 at Toscoe. The Cats then had a 3 win, 1 loss record in the conference and a 3 win 2 loss overall. In a game that went into a double overtime, the Cats finally were beaten by the Roscoe Hornets. This loss was the turning point of the season as the Bobcats were unable to turn the tide of defeat the rest of the season, ending with a 3 win-6 loss record. We THEY Hoven 16 58 Selby 12 6 Pollock 0 22 Herreid 40 18 Cresbard 33 6 Roscoe 12 18 Java 21 40 Hoven 12 20 Eureka 18 36 MIDDLE LEFT: The Cats show their defensive ability against Roscoe. MIDDLE RIGHT: The Bobcats working hard for 6. BOTTOM: Senior Football players pose with cheerleaders. 35 Girls Place 2nd In YTC With 7-2 Record The 1978-79 Girls Basketball team had their best season under Coach LaDean Hettich compiling a 12-8 record and finished second in Yellowstone Trail Conference standing with Selby and Cresbard at 7-2. The Bobcats missed a bid to finish in a first place tie with Hoven when the Greyhounds defeated the Cats in the last conference game of the season. The team finished fourth in the YTC Tournament held in October and were defeated by Selby in first round District VII action. The Cats were led by Senior co- captains Becky Weiszhaar, and Jacki Heilman. The 78-79 team sported new blue gold warmup jackets and pants and a new set of blue uniforms. Becky Weiszhaar and Dawn Stephan were named to the YTC All Conference Basketball team with Jacki Heilman receiving honorable mention. BACK ROW: Left to right: Coach LaDean Hettich, Sandy Olsen, Shonda Huber, Mary Anne Heilman, Rhonda Aldinger, Carla Huber, Tammy Haberer, Monica Schmierer. MIDDLE ROW: Shirley Huber, Carmen Gross, Jacki Heilman, Dawn Stephan, Char Thomas, Becky Weiszhaar, Valessa Perman. BOTTOM ROW: Kim Fiedler, Marilyn Buechler, Ann Cross, Lori Rieger, Debra Huft, Jean Peterman, Lori Bollinger. Not Pictured: Lori Ackerson. 36 SCOREBOARD Team BHS Visitor Eureka 35 39 Hosmer 44 33 Mobridge 49 68 Glenham SI 28 Cresbard 57 49 Selby1 31 39 Herreid 51 OT 49 Leola 55 40 Roscoe 50 OT 48 Gettysurg 58 42 Ipswich 49 80 Pollock 68 42 NLA 68 44 Java 49 43 Hoven 39 60 Faulkton 53 39 Top Left: The girls listen while Coach Hettich tells them their game plans. Middle Left: Dawn Stephan and Becky Weiszhaar double team their opponent. Bottom Left: Char Thomas and Carmen Gross eagerly awaited the rebound. Middle Right: The girls wait while Dawn controls the tip. Top Left: Coach Hettich tells our tired but still active girls the strategy for the next play of the game. Middle Left: Rip, roaring, and ready to go, Dawn Stephan, Becky Weiszhaar and Carmen Gross gang up on their opponent. Bottom Left: Carmen Gross, Char Thomas and Dawn Stephan eagerly awaited the rebound of a very important game. Middle Right: Jacki Heilman, Char Thomas, and Becky Weiszhaar, looking tough on defense, prevent their opponent from scoring two. 37 Tourney Fever Highlights Season Tourney fever was a highlight of the 78-79 season. December found the Bobcats boasting a 4-2 mark after Christmas break victory over Roscoe. January was misery with the exception of the YTC tourney. Hoven crushed the Cats in opening round action but the Bowdle boys rebounded with victories over Clenham and then Selby to capture the Fifth place hardware. The Bobcats saved the best for last as they upset Hoven in overtime to advance to the district championship game. Carney Haberer, because of injury, could not play in the final game and as a result Pollock muscled their way to a victory dispite a 28 point effort from Denis Bachman. The Cats ended the season with 8 victories and 12 defeats. Named to the 1978-79 All- Conference Team was Denis Bachman and receiving Honorable Mention was Carney Haberer. Carney Haberer tries his best to block the shot and stop the two points. Statisticians for the year were: Top to Bottom: Jon Mertz, David Stotz, Rhonda Aldinger, and Tammy Haberer. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Mr. Mayer, Steve Dewald, Tim Carlson, Rod Moser, Jim Schlecht, David Stephan, Lowell Perman, and Mr. Schlepp. FRONT ROW: Cregg Bieber, Tony Siebrecht, David Knecht, Carney Haberer, Bryan Haberer, Denis Bachman and Student Manager, Mike Weiszhaar. 38 SCOREBOARD WE THEY Agar Glenham Ipswich Cresbard Hosmer Roscoe Hoven Selby Leola Herried Roscoe Java Pollock Java Hoven 69 46 73 63 37 74 55 71 66 44 64 56 56 58 54 57 60 80 65 73 62 78 61 55 46 59 41 66 46 87 Top Left: Introduced and ready to go. Top Middle: Denis goes in for another great layup and scores two. Middle Left: Senior cheerleaders show their appreciation to the senior players and congratulate them on a good season. BACK ROW: Left to Right: David Stephan, Paul Knecht, Mr. Schlepp, Scott Bonen and Max Buechler. FRONT ROW: David Stotz, Lowell Perman, Student Manager, Mike Weiszhaar, Dennis Carlson and Time Carlson 39 Cheerleaders Get Excited-Get-Get Excited Top: Gwen Steiger. Middle: Dawn Stephan, Valessa Perman, Jeanne Walz. Bottom: Melody Gross ' 'Get excited ! Get, get excited ! 1' That was the 1979 Boys Basketball cry. The cheerleaders spent many long hours making posters, planning pep fests and organizing cheers. They also attended a cheerleading camp at NSC where they learned many new cheers and mounts. The A cheerleaders were invited to the First Annual State Cheerleading Competition at Huron. It was an opportunity for them to compete with cheerleaders from over the entire state. Hard work paid out as the cheerleaders had an excellent showing this year. A and B Cheerleaders doing one of their excellent stunts. Top: Lori Ackerson. Middle: Sandy Olsen. Bottom Carla Huber, Monica Schmierer, Char Thomas And Get On Down For Their School The football cheerleaders spent a great amount of time and effort to create exciting pepfests and lead the cheers at games. Thoughout the season they were kept occupied by making colorful posters and locker decoration. It was an exciting and fun-filled season for everyone. Left to Right: Kim Fiedler, Nola Stotz, Becky Weiszhaar, Cheryl Roushar. Not Pictured: Dora Haar Left to Right: Julie Olsen, Jaci Job, Marla As Monica watches Nola and Cheryl Make fools of themselves, Vetch Becky directs the cheers. Also Mary can't find her way. 41 Tracksters Enjoy Successful Season The BHS thinclad enjoyed a rather successful season. Lead by the senior leadership and followed by some very promising and competent underclassmen, the tracksters, even with a lack in participants, placed in every meet. New school records established this season were: Denis Bachman; triple jump, 39'3 ; Becky Weiszhaar; 100 meter hurdles 17.9 and 165 meter hurdles in 26.2 seconds; Sandy Olsen mile run 5:57.7; Lowell Perman, two mile run in a time of 10:31.1 and the mile relay consisting of Jeanne Walz, Valessa Perman, Cheryl Roushar and Tammy Haberer in a time of 4:27.1. Those qualifying for the state track meet were: Tony Siebrecht 440 dash and the girls mile relay (Cheryl Roushar, Jeanne Walz, Valessa Perman and Tammy Haberer. SCOREBOARD MEETS BOYS GIRLS 1 ioven Early Bird 501 2 38 Hoven ' 'Big 6'' 36 24 Mobridge Relays Eureka Legion Relays 17 _ 15 7 Faulkton Trojan Relays 9 8 Hoven Legion 12 3 YTC Meet 14 15 Regional Meet 10 19 Top Right: Becky Weiszhaar clears a hurdle to qualify for finals. Middle Right: Jeanne Walz stretches to hand off to Valessa Perman. Bottom Left: Cheryl Roushar pushes it in for a place in the 880 yard relay. Bottom Right: Denis Bachman gives a ' 'kick'1 to his triple jump. And Set Six New School Records BACK ROW: Left to Right: Coach Brad Schlepp, Denis Bachman, Jeanne Walz, Stacy Haberer, Dawn Stephan, Dave Knecht, Cheryl Roushar, Carney Haberer, Tammy Haberer, Tony Siebrecht. MIDDLE ROW: Lisa Haar, Stu. Mgr., Dennis Carlson, Gwen Steiger, Tim Carlson, Becky Weiszhaar, Dave Stephan, Lorie Reiger, Lowell Perman and Dora Haar, Stu. Mgr. FRONT ROW: Barb Nickolas, Kim Fiedler, Dave Stotz, St. Mgr., Valessa Perman, Sandy Olsen and Jean Peterman. Not pictured: Milena Knezevic, Stu. Mgr. Coach Brad Schlepp's Famous '' Stone Face. Is he upset or just proud? Tony Siebrecht breathes heavy after a good run and hand off to David Stephan. Lowell Perman strides out to pace himself running the 2 mile. Lowell was the sole member of Cross Country and was a strong competitor in both Cross Country and Track. 43 Lift Your Legs, Jazz Hands And Smile Lift your legs, jazz hands and everybody smile are just a few phrases that the 16 members of the Bobcatettes had drilled into them this year. Once again under the direction of Mrs. Cheryl Dewald, the girls performed at regular season games and the conference and district tournaments. Jeanne Walz served as the captain and Dawn Stepha as co- captain. Alternate was Rhonda Aldinger. Lisa Peterman was a great help in organizing music. The girls worked hard through the season and found the results very satisfying. Bobcatettes LEFT ROW: Front to Back: Valessa Perman, Lori Bollinger, Dora Haar, Gwen Steiger, and Dawn Stephan MIDDLE ROW: Melody Gross, Shonda Huber, Aurora Adajar, Shirley Huber, and Tammy Haberer. RIGHT ROW: Sandy Olsen, Monica Schmierer, Kim Fiedler, Becky Weiszhaar and Jeanne Walz. Tumblers Organize For Second Year The tumbling team, organized and directed by Mr. LaDean Hettich for the second year, consisted of gymsters from Grades 5-10. The team performed at halftimes during regular season boys basketball games and during halftime of the YTC tournament championship game at Bowdle in January. Routines using two minitramps, a large tramp, the horse, human pyramids and a variation of mat formations were presented. BACK: Sandy Jackson FOURTH ROW: Left to Right: Shirley Gabriel, Darvin Walz, Jean Peterman, Vince Gauer, Teresa Strouckel THIRD ROW: Dawn Bieber, Sue Hoemer, Marilyn Buechler, Mr. LaDean Hettich, Heidi Eisenbeisz, and Rhett Shack. SECOND ROW: Deb Huft, Denell Bauer, Mary Geier, Flint Shack, Russell Maier, Angie Hoemer, Deb Haar, Shelly Beadle, Amanda Haar, DeShannon Raba, Mike Geier, Myron Haar and Tim Geier. FRONT: Geri Lynn Rnecht and Patti Geier 44 ACTIVITIES Band Performs At Many Events The band, under new direction, went to Mobridge to receive a superior rating at contest. Performances by the A band were homecoming parade, coronation, pep rallies, concerts and football and basketball games. The band worked very hard getting ready for these activities. They also participated in the Edmunds County Band Festival. Several band students were selected to play in the Honor Band. It was a very rewarding time for the band. Flute Ensemble consisting of Dawn Stephan, Shirley Huber, and Carmen Gross worked hard to receive a superior rating in Mobridge. Woodwind Ensemble with Sandy Olsen and Monica Schmierer received a second rating on Drum Ensemble with Lori Bollinger, Jacki Heilman and Tim Carlson their clarinet solo. pounded on the drums to receive a second rating. 46 BACK ROW: Left to Right: Mrs. Strouckel, Jacki Heilman, Lori Bollinger, Tim Carlson, Darrin Bollinger, Angie Hamer, and Lorie Rieger. THIRD ROW: Mike Geier, Tammy Haberer, Rod Moser, Jerray Bachman, Dennis Carlson, Gregg Bieber, Jeanne Walz, Beth Bieber, Shonda Huber, David Knecht, Jon Mertz, David Stotz, Mike Weiszhaar, Loren Oster, Tim Stotz, Rhett Schack, Bryan Haberer. SECOND ROW: Mavis Buechler, Theresa Strouckel, Marilyn Buechler, Becky Weiszhaar, Rhonda Aldinger, Kim Fiedler, Tim Reuer, Jean Peterman, Mary Geier, Mark Rohrbach, Darryl Thomas, Gwen Steiger, Denell Bauer, Julie Olsen, Ann Gross. FRONT ROW: Carla Huber, Sandy Olsen, Monica Schmierer, Debbie Huft, Jacki Job, Dawn Stephan, Melody Gross, Valessa Perman, Shirley Huber, Carmen Gross. Here the Music Theory students are doing what they do best-nothing ! ! ! and Mrs. Strouckel is right in there with them. 47 This year something new was tried with the band. They elected band officers. Jeanne Walz, President; Gwen Steiger, Vice President and Carmen Gross, Secretary. Instrumentals Receive High Ratings Darryl Thomas, Gwen Steiger, Rhonda Aldinger and Shonda Huber worked very' hard in their saxophone ensemble. Their final result was a two rating at the contest in Mobridge. Mrs. Rhonda Strouckel, the new BHS music director, has done very' well with the Bowdle students. Here she is directing the band and certainly looks hard at her work. Several students had instrumental solos this year for contest. They consisted of back row: left to right: Jon Mertz, Kim Fiedler, Gwen Steiger, Becky Weiszhaar, and David Stotz. Front Row: Mavis Buechler, Jeanne Walz and Carmen Gross. 48 The coronet duet consisting of Jeanne Walz and Janet Lee did another fine job and received a number one rating again this year. B Band Shows Improvement Although the B Band only had 12 members, they sure could sound terrific. The band consists of 5th and 6th graders who rare participating in band for their first year. They performed at the concerts in Bowdle and at the music contest in Selby. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Darwin Haar, John Gross, John Bauer, Darvin Walz, Darrin Stephan and Don Gross. FRONT ROW: Lisa Schlecht, Sharon Beadle, Heidi Eisenbeisz, Michelle Geier, Patty Geier, Doreen Steele and Mrs. Strouckel. Swing Choir Strikes A Flame Swing Choir struck a falme with their contest song 1 'Love Fire.1' The choir was composed of 14 members both girls and boys. The students performed for the sping concert and the large group contest which was held in Mobridge on April 4. The group received a 3 rating. Choregraphy for this year was yard to get together but with the patients of Mrs. Strouckel and the students, they finally made it through. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Gregg Bieber, Lisa Haar, Dennis Carlson, Lori Bollinger, Becky Weiszhaar, Tim Carlson, Rhonda Aldinger and Miles Eisenbeisz. FRONT ROW: Larry Gross, Carmen Gross, Lowell Perman, Melody Gross, Dawn Stephan and Rick Boschee. Not pictured Mark Ackerson. Chorus Expresses Their Mixed Chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Rhonda Strouckel worked many long and hard hours throughout the year. They gave performances several times during the year. The mixed chorus went to Mobridge on April 4 to receive a superior rating. Vocal soloists also went to contest and received both superior and 2nd ratings which was very rewarding. All-State Chorus members this year were from the senior class. The four seniors had a very memorable time in Rapid City. TOP ROW: Left to Right: Miles Eisenbeisz, David Stotz, Dennis Carlson, Lowell Perman, Wade Eisenbeisz, Scott Bonen, Paul Knecht. David Stephan, and Dallas Haar. THIRD ROW: Barb Nickolas, Char Thomas, Carla Huber, Rhonda Aldinger, Carmen Gross, Shonda Huber, and Shirley Huber. SECOND ROW: Lisa Haar, Aurora Adajar, Patty Haar, E ora Haar, Lori Bollinger, and Melody Gross. FRONT ROW: Monica Schmierer, Kim Fiedler, Nancy Gabriel, and Sandy Heilman. Accompanists for this year were left to right: Rhonda Aldinger, Carmen Gross, Becky Weiszhaar. Bottom ROW: Jeanne Walz. Much effot was put forth by these girls in the music department. People who participated in vocal solos at the contest in Mobridge were: Miles Eisenbeisz, Melody Gross, and Rick Boschee. They all received two ratings. SO Feeling Through Song TOP ROW: Left to Right: Dennis Schock, Bryan Haberer, Larry Gross, Rick Boschee, James Bonen, Gregg Bieber, Tim Carlson, and David Knecht. THIRD ROW: Nola Stotz, Tammy Haberer, Dawn Steohan, Valessa Perman, Mary Anne Heilman, and Lorie Rieger. SECOND ROW: Cheryl Roushar, Jeanne Walz, Milena Knezevic, Becky Weiszhaar, and Sandy Olsen. FRONT ROW: Lori Ackerson, Mavis Buechler, Karen Gabriel, and Marilyn Mertz. All-State was a very rewarding experience for the four lucky seniors who were chosen to attend the competion. Left to Right they are Becky Weiszhaar, Melody Gross, Miles Eisenbeisz and Rick Boschee. Mrs. Strouckel, seated. The Mixed Chorus performing at the homecoming ceremony sang the songs ' 'Commericals'', which was also the theme of homecoming, and ' 'You've Got To Be A Football Hero.'' 51 Ensembles Receive Two Superiors The three small group ensembles that went to contest in Mobridge were Girls, Boys, and Mixed Ensembles. The Mixed Ensemble received a Superior Rating. The Girls received a first and the boys received a second. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Miles Eisenbeisz, Lori Bollinger, David, Knecht, Cheryl Roushar, Rick Boschee, FRONT ROW: Melody Gross, Dennis Carlson, Becky Weiszhaar BACK ROW: Left to Right: Dawn Stephan, Carmen Gross, Shirley Huber. MIDDLE ROW: Lori Bollinger, Kim Fiedler, Lisa Haar, Shonda Huber, FRONT ROW: Jeanne Walz, Valessa Perman, Melody Gross. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Miles Eisenbeisz, Larry Gross, Rick Boschee. MIDDLE ROW: Gregg Bieber, Tim Carlson, David Stephan. FRONT ROW: Lowell Perman, David StOt2. 52 B-Club Raises Money At Benefit Game It was a very quiet year for the Student Council. The only thing that the Student Council organized this year was the Homecoming festivities. They picked the theme which was 1 'The Land of Commercials and organized the comation ceremonies and the parade. They also decided to sponsor a disco dance for the activity after the Homecoming game. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Paul Knecht, Dawn Stephan, Carmen Gross, Sandy Olsen, Ruby Zimmer, FRONT ROW: David Stephan, Denis Bachman, Gwen Steiger, Melody Gross, Mr. Larry Gauer. Student Council Has Quiet Year The B-Club was not very active in the beginning of the year, but got going in the end of by putting on a Benefit Basketball game, which they raised $392.95. The money that they raised was put towards purchasing a weight machine. They also received awards for their athletic abilities at the Awards Banquet. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Shonda Huber, Mark Rohrbach, Carmen Gross, Cheryl Roushar, Stacy Haberer, Tony Seibrecht, Ed Eisenbiesz, Carney Haberer, David Knecht, Bryan Haberer, Todd Bachman, Denis Bachman, Mark Bollinger, Kenny Haberer, Dawn Stephan, Rhonda Aldinger, Tammy Haberer, Carla Huber, Miles Eisenbeisz, MIDDLE ROW: Steve Dewald, Mary Anne Heilman, Gregg Bieber, Mark Ackerson, Jeanne Walz, Jacki Heilman, David Stephan, JonMertz, Tim Carlson, Char Thomas, Monica Schmierer, Mr. Mayer. FRONT ROW: Jack Aldinger, Dennis Carlson, Lowell Perman, Becky Weiszhaar, Valess Perman, Billy Aldinger, Kim Fiedler, Sandy Olsen. St Annual Staff Works On Tight Schedule Putting together this years annual was a major project for the Office Practice Class and the Annual Staff members. Sitting for hours trying to think of copy and headlines, looking for pictures, designing layouts, and meeting deadlines was some of the work put into preparing the annual. Working in the concession stand of football and girls BB games was the one way the Annual Staff raised money to pay for their project. Also several orders of T-shirts were taken throughout the year. Not only have the students learned a great deal about the production of an annual, but they received much satisfaction from their work. Snapping the pictures throughout the year were Jacki Heilman and Shonda Huber. Mary Heilman is trying to see what Larry Gross and Nola Stotz are really doing. Are they working on the annual or whispering sweet nothings to each other. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Larry Gross, Mary Heilman, Ruby Zimmer, Lisa Peterman, Dawn Stephan, Jacki Heilman. MIDDLE ROW: Nola Stotz, Jeanne Walz, Aurora Adajar, Sandy Olsen, Milena Knevevic, Gwen Steiger. FRONT ROW: Dallas Haar, Lisa Haar, Valessa Perman. Bobcat Pride Provides Enjoyment Publishing the monthly paper was the responsibility of the Office Practice Class. The Paper Staff was responsible for supplying some of the articles, while the Office Practice Class put together the ' 'Bobcat Pride'' with many of their own articles and ideas. If the Mimeograph Machine was in a working mood, and the paper was futzed to a ripe stage, the paper usually made it out on time. Mrs. Cheryl Dewald was the advisor and was very pleased with the work that was put into the paper. All in all, there was alot of hard work and plenty of effort put into the paper throughout the entire year. Being as conceited as they are, Valessa Perman, Ruby Zimmer, and Lisa Haar go through pictures to see if they can find a few of themselves. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Mary Heilman, Jacki Heilman, Dawn Stephan. MIDDLE ROW: Nola Stotz, Larry Gross, Myron Zimmer, Mrs. Dewald, Dallas Haar, Valessa Perman, Nancy Gabriel. FRONT ROW: Barb Nickolas, Lori Ackerson, Lisa Haar, Ruby Zimmer, Lisa Peterman, Char Thomas, David Stotz. SEATED: Gwen Steiger, Sandy Olsen, Becky Weiszhaar. 55 12 Years Of Good Memories Twenty-four of the thirty- one students in the senior class made up the 12 year club. There were happy times as well as sad times. These students remember wet pants on the heaters, sliding down the slides into the mud, boys catch the girls, and the bathroom stop sign in first grade. These memories and many others will be with us as the graduating clas of 1979. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Larry Cross, Jerray Bachman, Stacy Haberer, Eddie Eisenbeisz, James Bonen, Jeanne Walz, Mark Rohrbach, Miles Eisenbeisz. MIDDLE ROW: Ruby Zimmer, Lisa Haar, Darryl Thomas. Randy Schlecht. Rodney Schlecht, Carney Haberer, Becky Weiszhaar, Mary Heilman, Jackie Aldinger. FRONT ROW: Denis Bachman, Melody Gross, Valessa Perman, Clyde Merkel, Gregg Bieber. Not pictured Mark Bollinger. Oral Interpretation Competes In Contest The Oral Interpretation participants attended the district contest in Mobridge this fall. Our Bowdle team was well represented in three catagories by Melody Gross, Serious Interpretation of Prose; Jacki Heilman, Humorous Prose; and Kim Fiedler, Poetry. This activity was sponsored by Ms. Nathan Dabney of the English Department. 56 Left to Right: Janet Lee, Melody Gross, Kim Fiedler, Jacki Heilman, Ms. Nathan Dabney. Future Teachers Gain New Experiences The FTA people this year gained many new experiences. They enjoyed a fun filled year learning while they help the grade schoolers to learn too. They enjoyed doing bulletin boards, correcting papers, and helping out whenever needed. They were very much appreciated during the year. The FTA was under the supervision of Mrs. Berg. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Mary Heilman, Lisa Haar, Lisa Peterman, Mary Anne Heilman, Monica Siebrecht, Valessa Perman. FRONT ROW: Left to Right: Jeanne Wait, Jacki Heilman, Myron Zimmer. Librarians Meet Many Needs The student librarians give assistance in keeping books and magazines in order and finding materials needed by the other students. Putting up appropriate bulletin boards and making the library a pleasant place to work in are more tasks which are greatly appreciated. Mrs. Erbe is the advisor of the librarians. FRONT ROW: Left to Right: Ruby Zimmer, Shonda Huber, Char Thomas, Carmen Gross, Nola Stotz, Lisa Peterman. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Tammy Haberer, Mrs. Erbe, Rhonda Aldinger. 57 A Rootin’, Tootin' Melodrama The all school play presented ' 'Deadwood Dick'', a rootin, tootin melodrama of the gay '90's. The plot included both tenderlove scenes and acts of blood thirsty vengence. The Student cast had a difficult task before them. Aside from the usual duties of daily rehearsals and the extensive memorization of lines, this western melodrama demanded a rapid pace, which the students meet and gave a fine performance. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Carmen Gross, Lori Bollinger, Dawn Stephan, Tammy Haberer, Rhonda Aldinger, Ruby Zimmer, Nola Stotz, Shirley Huber, Ms. Dabney, Valessa Perman. THIRD ROW: Gregg Bieber, Lowell Perman, David Stephan, Lisa Haar, Dennis Carlson, Dora Haar. SECOND ROW: Denis Bachman, Stacy Haberer, David Stotz, Rick Boschee, Milena Knezevic, Melody Gross, Jeanne Walz, FRONT ROW: Jacki Heilman, Becky Weiszhaar, Sandy Olsen, Lori Ackerson, Aurora Adajar. SEATED: David Knecht and Tim Carlson. Middle Left; The gang hanging out at the Man-Trap Saloon. Middle: She's mine ! No, mine ! What shall become of our heroine ? Can Pong save her? Middle Right: La Paloma entertains the men of Deadwood Gulch. Bottom Left: Alas, our hero finally wins the affection of the girl he loves! Bottom Right: Teetotal Tessie and her Hacketeers are ready for action. 58 Nola And Carney Reign At BHS The 1978 Homecoming week began on Monday, September 29, with float preparations. Each day was designated as a certain dress day. Coronation was held Thursday evening with Dennis Schock as Master of Ceremonies. Various skits were presented with the Seniors placing first. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the 1978 Royalty, Queen Nola and King Carney, by the 1977 Queen Debbie Stephan and King Mike Nickolas. Their court included Valessa Perman, Mary Heilman, Melody Gross, Stacy Haberer, Denis Bachman and Mark Bollinger. Scroll Bearers were Lori Ackerson and Billy Aldinger. Pages were Kindra Beitelspacher and Travis Binder. Concluding the night's festivities was the burning of the C and a pep rally. Friday's events included a parade in the afternoon. The Sophomores took first place with their float, while the Seniors received second and the Juniors third. Friday evening the Bowdle Bobcats defeated the Cresbard Comets 33-6. The evening concluded with a disco dance. Upper Right: Crowned 1978 Royalty were King Carney Haberer and Queen Nola Stotz. Middle Right: Girls participate in the pigtail contest. Lower Left: The burning of the C during the pep rally gets the kids fired up. Lower Right: The sophomore's first place float goes through the parade. The Royalty Court: Bill Aldinger, Denis Valessa Perman, Melody Gross, Mary Bachman, Stacy Haberer, Mark Bollinger, Heilman, and Lori Ackerson. In front: Travis King Carney Haberer, Queen Nola Stotz, Binder and Kindra Beitelspacher. Above: Senior float has them on the run. Above Right: The Royalty rides on the float made by the juniors. Right: Clyde Merkel shows his support in the Senior's Skit. 61 Becky And Rhonda Reign As Snow Queens A year of anticipation waited for the girls of Bowdle, when the Snow Queen pageant was held on Nov. 25, 1978. Crowning of the Bowdle Snow Princess, Amy Thomas was done by last years Princess, Kristy Zimmer. The next event was the Jr. Snow Queen where Lori Ackerson proudly gave up her crown to Rhonda Aldinger. The last event that everyone was waiting for was the Sr. Snow Queen the crowning of Becky Weiszhaar was done by Barby Bauer. With all the excitement of the evening the Sr. Snow Queen Becky Weiszhaar, Snow Princess Amy Thomas, and Jr. Snow Queen Rhonda Aldinger still could not believe their luck. Left to Right: Jeanne Walz, Valessa Perman, Milenna Knezevic, and Melody Gross, get ready for the final decision of the judges. Left to Right: Mary Heilman, Janet Lee, Cheryl Roushar, and Ruby Zimmer, wait patiently for the final moment to find out who is the New Snow Queen. Bottom Left: Queen Barby unveils Sonny Frankfurth as the mystery snowman. Bottom Right: The Barber Shop Quartet, consisting of Lowell Perman, Gregg Bieber, Miles Eisenbeisz, and Rick Boschee, provided entertainment for the evening. 62 Students Receive Various Awards Basketball: Most Improved-Bryan Haberer. Mr. Hustle-Carney Haberer. Most Valuable-Denis Bachman. Track: Most Valuable-Denis Bachman. Most Improved-Tony Siebrcht. Most Valuable-Cheryl Roushar. Most Improved- Becky Weiszhaar. Awards Night was held May 22, 1979 in the BHS auditorium to honor various students for their years of activities. Teachers and advisors will be handing out awards in their own areas and Chairperson Bachman and Supt. Berg gave special recognition to Mrs. Erbe because she retired. Miss Hustle-Jacki Heilman. Most Improved-Carmen Gross. Most Valuable- Becky Weiszhaar. Best Actor-Rick Boschee. Best Actress- Jacki Heilman Rick Boschee-Outstanding Chorus. Melody Gross - Outstanding Chorus. Jacki Heilman-Outstanding Band. Gregg Bieber-National Chorol and Outstanding Band. Jeanne Walz-John Philip Sousa Award. Football: Best Offense-Carney Haberer. Best Defense- Stacy Haberer. Most Improved-Steve Dewald. I Dare You Awards: Stacy Haberer and Melody Gross “Wish Upon A Star” 1 'Wish Upon A Star'1 was the theme chosen for the Jr.-Sr. Prom. Gwen Steiger, Jr. Class President, started the evening with a welcome to the seniors and faculty. After the meal, Larry Gross and Myron Zimmer read the class wills and prophecy. Performing the song ''Stairway To Heaven,'' which was played by White Mountain Grand, accompanied the 21 couples in the grand march. Top Left: ' 'Oh no Denis, I think we are going the wrong way.'' Who cares just don't trip. Top Right: The Permans sure have Nola in a tizzy! ! Middle: Miles, Milena, Todd and Aurora are enjoying the first dance of the evening. Bottom Left: Look out seniors, Myron is predicting your future in the Junior Class Prophecy. Waiters and Waitresses for this years' prom were: left to right: Monica Schmierer, Lowell Perman, Kim Fieldler, Tim Carlson, Char Thomas, David Stephan, Mary Anne Heilman, Todd Bachman, Lori Ackerson, Kenny Haberer, Sandy Olsen, and Billy Aldinger. 64 Top Left: Wow, what a line up! ! Top Right: Shirley, Carmen, and Lori sing their own musical creation Summer during the prom program. Middle: Careful or the tunnel may cave in! Bottom Left: Melody Gross, Senior Class President, thanks the Junior Class for a wonderful and memorable night. Middle: Stuart Carlson hands his date, Carmen Gross, a daisy during the grand march. Bottom Right: David Stephan, and his date, Melody Gross also participated in the grand march. 65 79-79-79-79-79-79-79-79-79-79-79-79-79-79 May 20 was the big day for the 31 Seniors. They were introduced by Prin. Larry Gauer and received their diplomas from Mrs. Esther Bachman. The guest speaker was Professor Richard Klein from NSC. ' 'Making Our Dreams Come True'' was sung by the students from the Senior Class and 1 'What We Did For Love'' was sung by some of the Senior Girls. Mr. Gauer also introduced the 13 members of the Graduating 8th grade class. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Jeanne Walz, Nola Stotz, Stacy Haberer, Darryl Thomas, Ed Eisenbeisz, Carney Haberer, Rod Schlecht, Larry Gross, Denis Bachman, Randy Schlecht, Jacki Heilmna. MIDDLE ROW: Lisa Peterman, Lisa Haar, Mary Heilman, Clyde Merkel, Mark Rohrbach, Milena Knezevic, Monica Siebrecht, Valessa Perman, Cheryl Roushar, Jerray Bachman. FRONT ROW: Jack Aldinger, Miles Eisenbeisz, Rick Boschee, Melody Gross, Ruby Zimmer, Becky Weiszhaar, Mark Bollinger, Gregg Bieber, Dallas Haar and James Bonen. Left: Gregg Bieber, Mary Heilman, Becky Weiszhaar, Melody Gross and Jeanne Walz were the 1979 Honor Students. Bottom: Hey! Look at us! We are brand new GRADUATES. Top: Aren't they ever gonna get done? We want to see if our diplomas are signed. Bottom: SEniors singing ' 'Making Our E reams Come True and certainly look like they are enjoying it. 66 Receiving her diploma in Miss Melody Gross, who was this years Salutatorian. Melody gave a speech to her fellow classmates. Serving as ushers and usherettes for graduation were: Back Row: Left to Right: Steve Dewald, Tony Siebrecht, David Knecht, Myron Zimmer. Front Row: Lori Bollinger, Dawn Stephan, Carmen Gross, and Gwen Steiger. Left: Valedictorian Jeanne Walz, presented her speech entitled ' 'What is Important'' to the graduation audience. Right: Mr. Richard Kline from Northern State College was the commencement speaker. Nah, Nah, Nah! I told you I would make it! Father Althoff gives Denis Bachman the Word. Eighth Grade Graduates. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Myron Haar, Ron Doerr, Vernon Grismer, Tim Reuer, Mike Geier, Jamie Rohrbach, Tim Heilman. FRONT ROW: Jon Aldinger, Ann Gross, Jean Peterman, Julie Olsen, Marla Vetch and Romano Adajar. 67 Top Row: Left to Right: The Girls Basketball Team hamming it up again. Those Eighth Graders sure do enjoy those hot dogs. Second Row: Dennis and Scott are you trying to hide something? Boy, is that basket stacked ! Third Row: No, the string has to go through both your shirt and your pants. Sophomore girls ready to chow down. Bottom Row: Bored Dawn or just showing how' good you are at blowing bubbles. Congratulations, Queen Becky! ! ! 68 Top Left: Mr. Dippert and Lucy have everything under control! ! ! Top Right: It's a stuffed animal take over or else it is the faculty in disguise. Middle Left: Mrs. Strouckel, is that you??? Middle: Aw, give us a break; we just fed you at breakfast. You can't be hungry already. Middle Right: Pajamas in school. Must of all overslept again this morning. Bottom Left: A Cheerleaders at their best! Middle: Lori, Nancy and Mark stay out of trouble by counting soup labels for Mrs. Berg. Bottom Right: Smile Carmen, you are on Candid Camera! ! 69 Let The Good Times Roll Top Left: 1-2-3 ready play. Is that right Mrs. Strouckel? Middle Left: Freshmen enjoy studying the parts of the human body. Top Right: Billy Aldinger ready to lead the parade. Middle Left: 1 thought I had the ball.'' Middle : ' 'B'' Cheerleaders give spelling lessons at the pep rally. Middle Right: Ms. Dabney, 1 believe ! 11 Bottom Left: ' 'Pass the Bod, Please.1' Bottom Right: Todd Bachman goes for the dunk. 70 We Will Venture Forward But Forever Hold Our Memories The Graduating Class of 1979 Index Ackerson, Lori 20 , 36 , 40 , 51, 53, 55, 57, 58, 60, 64 Ackerson, Mark 18, 34, 53 Ada jar, Aurora 18, 44, 50, 58 Aldinger, Billy 20, 34, 53, 60, 64 Aldinger, Jackie 8, 34, 53, 56, 66, 71 Aldinger, Rhonda 22, 36, 38, 47, 48, 49, 50, 53, 57, 58, 62 ANNUAL STAFF 54 B CLUB 53 Bachman, Denis 8, 38, 39, 43, 53, 56, 58, 61, 66, 71 Bachman, Jerray 8, 47, 56, 66, 71 Bachman, Todd 20, 34, 53, 64 Bieber, Gregg 9, 16, 38, 47, 49, 51, 52, 53, 58, 66, 71 BOBCAT PRIDE STAFF 55 Bollinger, Lori 18, 44, 46, 47, 49, 50, 52, 54, 58, 67 Bollinger, Mark 9, 34, 53, 56, 61, 66, 71 Bonen, James 9 , 51, 56 , 66 , 71 Bonen, Scott 22, 34, 38, 51 Boschee, Rick 10 , 34 , 49 , 50, 51, 52, 58, 66, 71 Buechler, Mavis 22, 47, 48, 51, 62 Buechler, Max 20, 38 Carlson, Dennis 22, 34, 38, 43, 47, 49, 50, 52, 53, 58 Carlson, Tim 20 , 34 , 38 , 43 , 47, 46, 49, 51, 53, 58, 64 Dewald, Steve 18, 34, 38, 53, 58, 67 Eisenbeisz, Clyde 18 Eisenbeisz, Derek 20 Eisenbeisz, Ed 10 , 53 , 56 , 66 , 71 Eisenbeisz, Miles 10 , 34 , 49 , 50, 51, 52, 53, 56, 66, 71 Eisenbeisz, Wade 22, 50 Fiedler, Kim 20 , 41, 42 , 44 , 47, 48, 50, 53, 52, 56, 58, 64 FTA 57 Gabriel, Karen 20, 51 Gabriel, Nancy 18, 50, 55 Geier, Tim 20, 44 Gross, Carmen 18 , 36 , 46 , 47, 48, 49, 50, 53, 54, 57, 58, 67 Gross, Larry 9, 10 , 49 , 51, 54, 52, 55, 56, 66, 71 Gross, Melody 9, 10, 16 , 40 , 44, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 56, 58, 61, 62, 66, 71 Haar, Dallas 11, 50 , 54 , 55 , 66, 71 Haar, Dora 20, 41, 44, 50, 58 Haar, Lisa 11, 42, 43, 49, 50, 52, 54, 55, 56, 58, 66, 71 Haar, Patty 18, 50 Haberer, Bryan 18, 34, 39, 47, 51, 53 Haberer, Carney 11, 34, 39, 43, 53, 56, 61, 66, 71 Haberer, Kenny 20, 34, 53 Haberer, Stacy 11, 34, 39, 43, 53, 56, 58, 61, 66, 71 Haberer, Tammy 22, 36, 38, 42, 44, 37, 51, 53, 57, 58 Heilman, Jacki 12, 36, 46, 47, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 66, 71 Heilman, Mary 12, 16, 54, 55, 56, 57, 61, 62, 66, 71 Heilman, Mary Anne 21, 36, 51, 53, 57 Heilman, Sandy 18, 50 Huber, Shirley 18 , 44 , 46 , 47, 50, 52, 58 Huber, Carla 22 , 36 , 40 , 47 , 50, 53, 62 Huber, Shonda 18 , 36 , 44 , 47, 48, 50, 52, 53, 54, 57 Knecht, David 19, 34, 38, 43, 47, 51, 52, 53, 58, 67 Knecht, Paul 22, 39, 50, 53 Knezevic, Milena 12, 16, 51, 58, 62, 66, 71 LIBRARY CLUB 57 Merkel, Clyde 13 , 34 , 56 , 66 , 71 Mertz, Jonathan 19, 38, 47, 48, 53 Mertz, Marilyn 22, 51, 62 Moser, Rod 19, 38, 47, 53 Nickolas, Barb 21, 42, 50, 55 Olsen, Sandy 21, 20, 36, 40, 42, 44 , 46 , 47 , 51, 53 , 54 , 55, 58, 64 ORAL INTERPRETATION 56 Perman, Lowell 21, 38, 39, 43, 49 , 50 , 52 , 53 , 64 Perman, Valessa 13, 36, 40, 42, 44 , 47 , 51, 53 , 54 , 55 , 56, 57, 58, 62, 66, 71 Peterman, Lisa 13, 54, 55, 57, 66, 71 Reiger, Lorie 22, 42, 47, 51 Rohrbach, Mark 13, 47, 53, 56, 66, 71 Rohrbach, Rick 19 Roushar, Cheryl 14, 41, 42, 51, 52, 53, 62, 66, 71 Sandmierer, Aldeen 21 Schlecht, Jim 19, 38 Schlecht, Randy 9, 14 , 56 , 66, 71 Schlecht, Rod 14, 66, 71 Schmierer, Monica 21, 36, 40, 44, 46, 47, 50, 64 Schock, Dennis 19, 51 Siebrecht, Monica 14 , 57 , 66 , 71 Siebrecht, Tony 19, 34, 38, 43, 53, 67 Steiger, Gwen 18, 19, 40, 42, 44 , 47 , 48 , 53 , 54 , 55 Stephan, Dawn 19, 36, 37, 40, 42 , 44 , 46 , 47 , 49 , 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 58, 67 Stephan, David 20, 21, 34, 38, 43, 50, 52, 53, 58, 64 Stotz, David 21, 38, 43, 47, 48, 50, 52, 55, 58 Stotz, Nola 14 , 41, 51, 54 , 55, 57, 58, 60, 61, 66, 71 STUDENT COUNCIL 53 Thomas, Char 21, 36, 40, 50, 53, 55, 57, 58, 64 Thomas, Darryl 15, 47, 48, 66, 71 TUMBLING 44 12 YEAR CLUB 56 Walz, Jeanne 15, 16 , 40 , 42 , 44, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 62, 66, 71 Weiszhaar, Becky 15, 16, 36, 37, 41, 42 , 44 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 58, 62, 66, 71 Zimmer, Myron 18, 19, 55, 57, 67 Zimmer, Ruby Rue 15, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 62, 66, 71 72 K «• • • n ?• « 9« a 9 fl % T V. % •A • « � •9 • IT • % % % r% r if •t • V n rf f «r A 0t IV It r •r A • A 1 y • 1 % • A % 1 n m 0 % V • N A •• •• % V i ; • ----- 'ii •r ♦■ «•? 2 J! r;; i - • � --■•■ - r..� .■• «� r..,. i •• •• � '•� « • k r %. t. i, t s a � A � t (I “ x a • � 1 •« A A •� •• %•• � ■ - •♦ fv «k «• « n a a r • a a o t ? f A N k A ► S 4 «• ' ‘ « « « � i e is n y ' •••• «. jr n m tt � .■• •« ■••■ «4 |i a iv A ■• %. - - 2XX J 22!:22 5;i ;:u $; j 2; 5:: • , A. 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