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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1981 volume:

Bobcat 1981 Presented By The Annuat Staff Of Bowdle High School Bowdle, South Dakota 57428 — Volume 62 — Char and Lori are showing Stan their apprecia- tion. Stanley ft ‘‘Steams Stanley taking it easy in his office during one of his “few'' breaks. We'd like to take this time to honor and thank the person everyone depends on at BHS. He is well-liked by everyone and has a great sense of humor. He is cheerful and always has a smile on his face. This person is our custodian, Stanley Zimmer, better known to everyone as Skyhook”! Many a time we hear the familiar voices on the intercom yelling, Stanley, you’re wanted in the office. Teachers seek him out to fix typewriters, water pipes that have broken and flooded their rooms, pencil sharpeners, and various other things. We don't realize how much Stan does for us. He's the first to arrive at school and the last to leave. He's the one who deans the gym for the BB players when it gets to slippery. He sweeps up all the paper in the classrooms the students fail to put in the wastebasket. He turns off the lights everyone seems to forget to shut off. During the summer when we're on vacation, Stan makes sure the school is cleaned from top to bottom. To Stan we say, Thank-You for everything you've done for us and for putting up with all our nasty habits. Without you we wouldn't have the neat and dean school we have now. So. Stanley in our own little way we would like to thank you by dedicating this 1981 annual to you! Keep up the good work and may you have many more happy years at BHS. Remember a little bit of us and our memories live on in you! 1981 Annual Staff Annual Staff poses with their “Man of the Year . Mary has caught Char and Stanley in one of his favorite pastimes. Flirting with the Girls!! 4 CLASSES The Senior Class of 1981 can be charac- terized by one amazing quality—friendship. Through friendship, this class has been able to stand tall and stay together over all the rough spots. This friendship has helped them to make many memories of each other that will be treasured for a lifetime. As this year drew to a close, many more memories were added during their last homecoming, last home game, last prom, and other famous lasts for the seniors. All these memories will endure, but the biggest was yet to come: Graduation! As the big day neared, these 20 seniors looked back on all the things they had gone through together. During all these years, many different classmates have touched their lives and then moved on their separate ways. '81, '81 We’re The Lori Ackerson Jodd Bachman Bill Aldinger Mai Buechler Char Ihomas lets us know just how thrilling she thinks bookkeeping is!! Tim Carlson 6 Class That’s No Derek Fisenbeisz Him Fiedler Karen Gabriel RIGHT Sandy Olsen. Kenny Haberer. Char Thomas show everyone how much fun they had whitewashing. Do seniors always dress like this!??! RIGHT Lori Acker son. Billy Aiding er, Kenny Haberer, and Mary Heilman smile for the camera as Barb Nickolas intently studies her lines for the Seniors cICIass skit. Bernadette Grismer 7 Fun Times We've Shared Together FIRST ROW: Left to Right: The A Teem is doing whet they do the best. Berb. Dev id S. end Dore without their mesks on et Helhween. SECOND ROW: BHS'S stuffed enimels took over the school for one dey ekxie (Whet e dey). Look's like Cerle hes gotten everyone's ettention! (Just whet she wented). THIRD ROW: The seventh end eighth grede is working reel herd during their mock election. The Business Lew Cless is working reel herd. (Thenks to Mrs. D). TOP ROW: Left to Right: Hey! Leave us alone! What's so funny, Lowell? It is good for two. SECOND ROW Wake up, Jamie! Another dull day in Jr. High. SMILE! You're on candid camera! Peek a boo! THIRD ROW: Could it really be Jake and Elwood of the Blues Brothers?!? Oops! We thought this was the boys' bathroom! So, I'm a sloppy eater! Nobody's perfect! BOTTOM ROW: Eighth graders trying to look intelligent! Students show their true characters at a BHS pep rally! Rhonda receiving a helping hand! 9 Nobody Does It Better . The Kindergarten Class of '69 was com- prised of 17 students. In first grade, they gained a new classmate Shannon Jordre. but lost Tim Engesser. Second grade saw the addition of Sherri Towers and the loss of Brett Hart. In the third grade, the seniors gained classmates Dora Haar, Mary Wahl, Barb Nicholas, Shelly Pavlish, Wayne Stangl and Sandy Olsen and lost Sherri Towers. Fourth grade started without Ann Lau and Shelly Pavlish, but Teresa Dirk sen was gained for 1 year. Ronnie Frank furth and Lori Acker - son joined the class in 5th grade. The sixth graders of '75 had 23 students including lohn Abbey. During seventh grade, Kim Fiedler and Kenny Haberer joined while Wayne Stangl and Mary Wahl left. Ronnie Frank furth left in 8th grade and David Nelson joined the class for 1 year. Their freshman year began with a new face, Sheri Peterson, but without the familiar friendly face of Shannon Jordre. During their sophomore year, two classmates, Sheri Pe- terson and Aldeen Sandmeier, were lost. The class number moved back up to 20 students when Bernie Grismer joined this year to make the Senior Class of 1981 complete. The memories of these friends and others and this school will remain with them forever. Congratulations to the Seniors of 1981 and Good Luck to all of you! Barbara Nicholas Harr Unite Heilman Leadini the Senior Class Ibis year was back row left to ri ht: Kim Fiedler. Pres : Lowell Perman, SI Council Rep Front row Monica Schmierer, Sec lreas. and Dora Haar. Vice Pres. 10 Than The Class Of '81!! Char Thomas Lowell Perman Monica Schierer Sandy Olsen David J. Stephan David Stotz Memories We Will Always Cherish TOP ROW: Left to Right: The Juniors ere working very herd as Carta and Dennis pose for a picture. Do you hear what I hear? SECOND ROW Fernando caught cheating off Fred again. Have a rough day at school today. Mrs Berg? May I have this dance? THIRD ROW: OK. let's see your Brady Bunch smiles! Char stacking a locker again! FOURTH ROW The sophomore boys caught in action! What do you mean none of them are any good!? Seniors And Their Escapades In Living Color TOP ROW: Left to Right: Foothill capttins. Tim C. and DJ throw the Java mascot into the Blazing bonfire at the Homecoming pep rally Let it burn!! Donald Duck Company “pose'' for a picture! Our very own beloved macho man. Derek. SECOND ROW: A typical day in library! They look fairly tough! I know physics is hard, but really BOTTOM ROW: Smiles smiles, smiles! Three of the flock members gather together, but where's Kim? Life isn't that bad. is it. Lori? Mrs Dewald helps DJ down the slide while Tim C. applauds their great team work! 14 '81 We're Almost Done TOP ROW: Left to Right: During the JR Ewing erne, the Sr. girts (ekes the Ewing family) pose for a family portrait. Not in front of all those people, Billy and Kenny!! SECOND ROW BHS' pom pom girls! Elwood of the Blues Brothers visits BHS! Sr. girls posing again with a few extra friends. Todd and DJ enjoying the special attention. Queen Monica and King DJ of the 1980 Homecoming Royalty Senior Class Highlights TOP: Picked 3S MOST ATHLETICALLY INCLINED were Dave Stephan and Sandy Olsen. BOTTOM Picked as the BEST DRESSERS of the Senior Class were Bernie Grismer and Lowell Perman. Barb Nicholas and Kenny Haberer showing why they were picked CLASS CLOWNS by the seniors. Todd Bachman and Monica Schmierer were picked as BIGGEST WOLE AND FLIRT by their fellow classmates. Trying to act sophisticated are Sandy Olsen and David Stotz as they were selected as MOST LIKEL Y TO SUCCEED. 16 Upon Unique Personalities LEFT: Shyly posing for the camera are Bill Aldinger and Karen Gabriel picked as MOST BASHFUL RIGHT Showing their musical ability are Kim Fiedler and Tim Carlson as they were picked as MOST MUSIC ALL Y INCLINED Juniors Raise Money For Prom The Junior Class was very busy raising money for prom expenses. The funds were obtained by selling magazines and selling concessions for boys basket- ball games. Among the highlights of the year were receiving their class rings, decorating for Homecoming and last but not least, Jr.-Sr. Prom. Rhonda Aldinger Scott Bonen Mavis Buechler Dennis Carlson Back row: Junior Class Officers: Dennis Carlson- Student Council Rep., Tammy Haberer-Vice Presi- dent. Front row: Lorie Rieger-President. Rhonda Al- dinger-Secretary. TOP: Juniors on a normal day???? Lorie Rieger Wade Eisenbeisi Tammy Haberer Carla Huber Paul Knecht Marilyn Merti 18 Corner Cottage And Bowdle Theatre Sophomores Attend Guthrie Play The Sophomore Class has had an exciting year from building a bon fire for Homecoming to prom waiters, waitresses and decorating the stage for graduation. The highlight of the Sophomore 's year was to attend a play, The Tavern performed by Guth- rie Theatre at Northern State College. Back row: Sophomore Class Officers: Romano Ada ar-Student Council Rep., lamie Rohrback Secretary. Front row: Ron Doerr- Vice President. Mike Geier-President Sophomore Class Of '83 19 Freshmen Perform New Activities The Freshmen dess has been kept very busy with various activi- ties this year. They have donated money for the colored pages in the annual. They also performed a skit during the Homecoming Coronation entitled The Tales of the Unex- pected. Being freshmen, they also had the high honor of hauling away the ashes left by the bonfire. Wfi Marilyn Buechler Mary Geier Deb Haar Deb Hull 20 Eighth Grade Is Moving Along The Seventh and Eighth Grades combined? They said it wouldn 't work—but we did it!! Maintaining class spirit'' yet living (almost) in harmony with another class calls for a delicate balance. This challenge was successfully met by a very special group of seventh and eighth graders who learned not only the traditional 3 R's but also two additional R’s: responsi- bility and respect for self and oth- ers—both vital ingredients for successful students and a suc- cessful class. The Eighth Grade's major pro- jects for this year have been the mock election they held in Novem- ber and moving right along to- wards their diplomas L to R: BUCK ROW: Darwin Haar, John Bauer. Darren Stephan. Don Teacher 's Aide. FRONT ROW: Sharon Beadle. Lisa Schlecht. Mi Gross, Tim Haar. John Gross. Darvin Walz. and Mrs. Rieger. chelle Geier. Patty Geier. and Heidi Eisenbeisz. “We've Only Just Begun The Seventh Grade has only just begun their first years in the high school building They have had to adjust to many new changes from the grade school scene. These changes include more homework, varsity band and chorus, and being in a combined class with the eighth grade. The seventh graders enjoy being in ju- nior high, despite the extra work it entails. L to R BACK ROW: DeShannon Raba. Geri Lynn Knecht. Amanda Haar. Rachelle Beadle. Denise Strouckel. Sandy Jackson. Dawn Bieber. and Shirley Gabriel FRONT ROW Mrs Rieger. Teacher's Aide. Flynt Schack. GAry Frankfurth. Russ Maier. Vince Gauer. Fred Gross. Cary Bauer. Fernando Adajar. and Miss Tietz. tonnie Stotz and Bow die Hardware 21 Sixth Grade Goes Metric The sixth grade year was filled with many new things. They learned all about the metric sys- tem and posters about the metric system were made. They did a check in their home and compared them to our money system. The class also studied about their home state of South Dakota. Each child sent for information about a city in South Dakota and they wrote reports about that city. They also made salt flour maps of South Dakota. Their big art project for the year was making string designs. Nine out of the twelve students also participated in band. BACK RON: Left to Right: Tom Heilman. Keith Van Well. Tami Tim Karst. Chad Huber. Curt Weiszhaar. Eric Gross. Michelle Syhre. Doris Heilman. Kristin Huft. Mrs. Sprenger FRONT ROW: Spiry. Penny Bieber. Mark Schlecht. Fifth Grade Worked Hard For Letter Grades. This year the fifth graders have had some new experiences. It is their first year of receiving letter grades. They have had to learn to take notes and study for tests. New science and English books have presented them with chal- lenges. In science they especially enjoyed a unit on waste manage- ment where they made sanitary landfills as an activity. A tour of The Bowdle Pioneer, which went along with our newspaper unit in English, was another highlight for the fifth graders. They have stud- ied the fifty states in Social Stud- ies and tried their hand at mas- tering fractions in math class. Fifteen of the students also participated in their first year of band. BACK ROW: Left to Right Robert Heilman. Bobby Aldinger. Wesley Job. Derrick Walt, Miss Nash. Doug Haar. Troy Huber. Loren Beitalspacher, Greg Olsen. Tom Leidholt. FRONT ROW: Ingrid Gross. Cindy Schack. Michele Gauer. AHen Jackson. Joey Beadle. Michelle Huber. Selena Goetz. Barb BoHinger. Collette Bieber. Pam Gabriel. 22 Haberer's Dairy And Farm Equipment And Fab-U-Les Fabrics “Body Works” Improves Fourth Grade Fourth Grade started the year with new science books in which they enjoyed throughout the year. They did many experiments from the books concerning the animal and plant communities. Fourth Grade also enjoyed “Body Works''. “Body Works is a TV program in which teaches the students different exercises they can do. Once again this year the fourth grade produced a safety filmstrip. The children drew their own safety scene which were sent to Texas to be made into a filmstrip. The chil- dren then added sound and pre- sented their filmstrip to the other classes in school. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Leora Bauer. John Ham, James Geier. VoMer. Kelly Thomas. Nicole Bonen. Shawn Huber. Cindy Kristi Zimmer. Sue Ann Maier, Tricia Stotz. Krecia Beital- Strouckel. Jason Heintzman. spacher. Mrs. Schock. FRONT ROW: Jodi Job. Tina Mertz. Terron Puppets Entertain Third Grade The Third Graders along with the other primary grades were in- volved in a special project this year. This included puppets brought to the classrooms by Marky Schulz and her puppets from the Dragons Are Too Seldom Puppet Theatre in Spearfish. SO. This has led to other puppet con- struction and dramatic presenta- tions in our classroom. This group of nineteen students has also mastered cursive writing and consequently can be neat writers. Mrs. Berg had special re- wards for the students when they proved their mastery of multiplica- tion and division facts. AROUND: Left to Right: Kindra Beitalspacher. Tammy Bieber. Sherri Spky. Stephanie Fisenbiesz. Kerry Job. Amy Thomas. Troy Syhre. Stacey Frankfurth. Weylin Huber. Michelle Jacobs, Karen Wolff, Doug Leidholt. Shawn Grismer. Steve Mielke, Brian Ausland SFF SAWS BACK: Left to Right: Lisa Heilman, Eric Thomas. FRONT Dale Hoerner. Karin Strouckel. 23 Cenex Oil Company Second Graders Explore The Community Second graders were busy learning about their community and visited the following places: Post Office, Library, Museum, Fire Station, Ambulance, Rope Factory, and Bank. The second graders completed several projects during the year. One project was learning how to paint with liquid embroidery. Their Christmas projects included deco- rating their tree with hand-made ornaments and making wishing wells for the parents. Besides learning how to do math problems, they wrote a let- ter to their friends, and they also learned how to address the enve- lope. The second graders had a very active year especially considering that they were combined with the first grade. BACK ROW: Left to Right; Melanie Simon, Tammy Thomas, and James Leidholt. FRONT ROW: Melissa Huber, Tanya Thorn- Shay ne Huber, Lyle Beitelspacher, Joshua Bieber, and Brian as. Vktoiia Heilman, Annette Walz, Jennifer Bieber, Tamara Schlepp. MIDDLE ROW: Mrs. Bieber. Rory Huff, Jerrad Hoffman. Ausland, and Mrs Hermrich, teacher's aide. First Graders Honor Special Person Choosing one child each week to be the special person was an activity of the first graders. Pic- tures, toys, and posters were put up in honor of the special person. The first graders were taught the basics of patriotism when they learned the Pledge of Allegiance and recited it to the Legion Auxil- iary. They were rewarded an American flag. They also learned the song America and sang it every morning. Classes, parents and friends were entertained by a puppet show put on by the first graders. LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs Bieber. Kimberly Zimmer. Gerald Beadle, Crystal Os ter, Francine Person, Melissa Sandmeier, Courtney Huber, and Mrs. Heinrich, teacher's aide. Bowdle Creamery Inc. and Jim Geier Equipment 24 Meeting And Making New Friends Kindergarten learned the skill of communication during their first year at Bow die Public School. Learning the beginning sounds of the alphabet was helpful knowledge in communication. A special highlight of the year was making a Valentine for their mothers and fathers. They also walked to the Post Office and mailed it, where the postmaster explained the process of stamping and sorting letters. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Dustin Stephan, Jeb Schock. and Paul Bethany Mielke, Coy Larson, and Jenny Gab. FRONT ROW: Huber. MIDDLF ROW: Mrs. Kurle, toy Dau[herty. Andrea Eisen- Wayne Huber. Denise Karst, lessica Person. Audty VanWell, beisz, Keith Mertr. Kevin Hoerner. Cary Simon. Chad Schlepp, and Tabitha leidhott WOOLF ROW: LeH to Ritht: Michelle Huber and Shane Jacobs are two of the winners for the most funny contest at the school Halloween Party. Kindertarten takes time out of their day to pose for a picture. Fifth and siith graders get into the swing of things BOTTOM ROW: lerrad Hoffman in shock'! Melanie Simon proudly shows her work 25 Stotz OH Company Grades In Action TOP LEFT: Paul Huber, Kevin Hoerner, and Jill Daugherty show us how they pay attention in Kindergarten?! TOP RIGHT: Most Original'', winners at the Halloween party. (Can you guess who they are?) MIDDLE LEFT: First and Second graders jump for joy in PI. MIDDLE RIGHT Robert shows the typical Heilman attitude toward school!! LOWER LEFT: Now kids, this is the way it's done. LOWER RIGHT: Michelle Spiry, Melanie Simon, and Lisa Gab were selected as Cutest Costume during Halloween. Ozzie's Super Value And North Central Service Agency 26 FACULTY 00 School Board Makes Decisions After the June election, two new board members (Carol Thomas and Norbert Thomas) shared in the responsibilities of important decision making and as always, there were many to be made. Month by month they met and helped pull through another successful school year. Sponsored By Bowdle School Board Teachers Conduct Mini-Courses Superintendent and Elementary Principal was once again Mrs. tenor a Berg. Mrs Berg was also the FT A and Junior and Senior Class Advisor. Secondary Principal and B Club Advisor for the year was Mr Richard Daugherty. He also taught Government. Civics, and SD History. He was the Girl's Basketball Coach. Staff reduction in the high school meant smaller teacher meetings, fewer people avail- able for extra-curricular activi- ties. and a limited amount of electives available to the stu- dents. To encourage better com- munity involvement, the facul- ty sponsored an American Education Night where parents became the students. The mid-winter blahs were given a temporary reprieve when mini-courses were held for two days in February. Teachers drew on their diverse backgrounds and taught courses ranging from whist to chess and from social dance to disco. Mr Brad Schlepp taught Biology. Physice. Anatomy. PI., Health, and Freshman Science. He was also the coach for Football. Track. Cross country, and Boys Basketball. Mr. Arlyn Fiedler served ad Guidance Counselor this year. He was at the school one day each week Title I teachers this year were Mrs Marge Seventh and Eighth Grade teacher was MarHyn Teiti and her Buechler and Mrs Mary Person assistant Mrs Wanda Reiger. Mrs Berg being the center of attraction- as usual. 29 Adajar Clinic And Stephan Chariais Ranch This year. Mr Gary Bachman was back in our Vo. Ag. Department. He taught Vo. Ag. I. tt. III. IV. and Advanced Welding. He was also the advisor for the Jr.-Sr. From. Serving as Librarian this year was Mrs Mary Person. She was also the Title I teacher for the high school and the Freshmen Class Advisor. RIGHT: Teaching Tuping I, Book- keeping. Psychology. Sociology, Office Practice, and Business Law was Mrs. Cheryl Dewald. She was also the advisor for the Annual and Paper Staff and the Senior Class. LEFT: Our new English teacher for the 1980-81 school year was Mr Tim Dewald. He taught English I. H, M. IV. and American History. He was also the Freshmen Class Advi- sor. Mrs. Jackie Opp headed the music department. She directed the band and chorus. She also taught Elementary musk. Mr. Daugherty checking his calendar for the coming events. Mrs. LaDonna Waldner taught Algebra I and II. Geometry, and senior math. She was also the play director. Jr. Class Advisor. Drill Team Advi- sor. and head of the concessions. 30 Farmers Union Oil Co. And Buechler’s Cafe BEA Strives For Better Education BACK ROW: Gretchen Sprenger. Marilyn Tietz, Marie Nash, Etodie Schmierer, Janice Schock, Jim Dewald, Jackie Opp. and Mary Person, Fern Bieber, and Cheryl Dewald. FRONT ROW: LaDonna Waldner. The best, possible education of the whole child is the chief aim of the Bowdle Education Association. To entertain the children in a non- classroom setting, the BEA mem- bers sponsored two booths at the Halloween Party. Both the horse racing and the frisbee fling were big hits. The BEA officers for 1980-81 were Marie Nash- president, Fern Bieber- secretary, and LaDonna Waldner- treasurer. Negotiators were Cheryl Dewald. Mary Person, and Marjorie Buechler. There were 13 full time members and two re- tired members. 31 Bowdle Education Association Personnel Keeps School In Tact. The two women who help out in the office: Left to Right: Cathy Blumhardt. Business Manager: Elaine Geier. Secretary. The delicious meals are served this year by: Left to Right: Adeline Brown. Ufa Bachman. Donna Huber The two main people who help keep our school nice and neat are: L eft to Right: Bernice Schlecht and Stanley Zimmer. The men that drive the BHS children to and from school are: left to right: Blake Eisenbeisz, Harvey Leidhott, and Harold Haupt. SPORTS Football Is Back With Six-Man Team BACK RON: Left to Right: Asst. Coach Mr. Gary Bachman. Bitty Aldinger. Tim Carlson. Russ Maier. Student Manager. Curt Neiszhaar, Vince Gauer. Darren Stephan, and Don David Stephan. Max Buechler, Coach Mr. Brad Schlepp. MIDDLE RON: Paul Knecht. Gross. Dennis Carlson. Scott Bonen. Mike Neiszhaar. FRONT RON: Darwin Haar. Cary Bauer. Bowdie Equity Exchange And Gross Insurance Middle Left: Co-Captain Tim Carlson, and David Stephan. Middle Right: Senior players posing with the football cheerleaders. Bottom Left: The 1980 football cheerleaders were Tammy Haberer and Mavis Buechler. 34 GAMES The Bobcats were back with a six-man football team after a year of absence. Bobcats switched from nine man to six man football due to the lack of players. The first season ended up with a 2-5 record. The highlight of the season was winning the Homecoming Game with Java 19-18. The squad will be minus two seniors for their 1981 season. Graduating in 1981 were co-captains David Stephan and Tim Carlson. lava 6 26 Selby 20 31 Pollock 45 0 Java 19 18 Cresbard 6 51 Roscoe 14 39 Conde 13 59 Middle left: Scott Bonen beini tickled liter i [ood run. Middle Right: Bow die quick on the tickle. Bottom Left: Bobcits belt the Furthers!!! Bottom Right Dennis Cirlson and Divid Stephan mikint a good tickle A B Shop And Bowdle State Bank Girls Wrap-Up .500 The girls varsity BB team of 1980-81 ended up with an overall record of 11-12. Although, the girls did not place in the confer- ence tournament their record turned out to be 5-4. Girls getting honorable mention all conference tournament team were: Rhonda Aidinger, Char Thomas, Sandy Olsen, and Tammy Haberer. In spite of the number of losses during the year, the girls did well considering their lack of outside shooting, along with team quickness and speed. The Varsity Co-captains this year were Char Thomas and Sandy Olsen. These two seniors provided the leadership for the Cats and will be missed next year. Due to the fact that no B team coach was hired, Richard Daugherty was the coach for both varsity and junior varsity teams. Girls mho received ill conference, honorable mention ire from left to right ire: Sindy Olsen. Tammy Haberer. Rhonda Aldinger, and Char Thomas. Back row from tell to right: Lori Ackerson. Marilyn Buechler. Monica Schmierer. Char left lo right are: Shirley Gabriel, lube Olsen. Sharon Beadle. Rachette Beadle, lisa Thomas. Carla Huber. Rhonda Aldinger. Tammy Haberer. Mary Anne Heilman. Deb Schlecht, Sandy lackson. lean Relerman, Michelle Geier. Heidi Fisenbeisi Silling in Hull. Ann Gross. Rally Geier, Sandy Olsen and Coach Richard Daugherty. From row Front are: Marla Vetch. Kim Fiedler. Mavis Buechler. 36 Bowdle Meat Market TEAM THEY Eureka 53 24 °Hoven 44 46 Mobridge 31 i 37 Roscoe 32 42 'Hosmer 43 33 'Glenham 41 32 Gettysburg 44 48 'Cresbard 46 60 'Selby 25 39 Leola 61 57 'Herreid 31 51 Ipswich 49 89 'Roscoe 49 46 Pollock 62 42 'Java 53 38 Faulk ton 60 41 Conference Games Haberer1 s Imp. Inc. 37 Boys Struggle Through Season The Bow die Bobcats finished the year with a dismal 415 record. The 'Cats won their season opener and remained close to some very good teams. The loss of junior center Scott Bonen to an illness then took its toll on the team. The ’Cats captured 7th place in the conference tournament, missing the 5th place game by a sin- gle point. The Bobcats finished their season with a 2-7 conference record with victories over Hoven and Java. The ’Cats lost their first game in the District VII Tourney to Hoven 70-52, thus eliminating them from further play. Seniors who are lost to gradu- ation are Mat Buechler, Tim Carlson, Lowell Perman, DJ Stephan, and David Stotz. The Bobcats are looking for- ward to a more successful season next year as Dennis Carlson and Scott Bonen will be leading the returning lettermen. We want to wish the ’Cats the best of luck next year! Members ol the 19S0-S1 Bobcats were: FRONT ROW: Char Thomas, statistician. Mary Anne Heilman, statistician. Lowell Perman. Dennis Carlson. David Stephan, Mai Darvin Wall, Fred Gross. Darren Stephan. Tohn Bauer, Don Gross. Vince Gauer. Buechler. Mike Geier. Tim Stotz. Mike Weiszhaar. David Stotz Tim Carlson. Tim Tammy Haberer, statistician, and Curt Weiszhaar. student manager BACK ROW: Heilman, and Coach Brad Schlepp. Leidholt Chevrolet, Inc. 38 VARSITY SOCREBOARD Seniors who were involved in basketbaK were: LEFT TO RIGHT: Lowed Perman, Sandy Olsen, DJ Stephan, Monica Schmierer, Max Buechler, Char Thomas. Mary Anne Heilman, Tim Carlson, Kim Fiedler, and David Stotz. Opponent Hoven Ipswich Glenham Hoven Cresbard Leola Hosmer Roscoe Selby Java Herreid Wakpala Roscoe Pdlock Java We They 43 42 40 64 56 60 49 57 43 84 36 74 50 38 91 28 43 1 77 38 42 36 58 49 52 44 61 32 54 32 30 y i ABOVE LEFT: DJ Stephan shoots lor two of his many points. ABOVE MIDDLE Dennis Carlson shows everyone his great form. ABOVE RIGHT: Lowell Perman puts the moves on against Wakpala. LOWER LEFT: Tim Carlson concentrates on his shot. LOWER MIDDLE: Max Buechler goes above the defenders for two. LOWER RIGHT: David Stotz goes up for a basket. Highway Cafe And Person Sons Construction 39 Cheerleaders Are Looking Good The cheerleaders worked long and hard this year to fire-up the fans. They were responsible for directing the pep rallies and boosting team spirit. During the district tournament in Bowdle they provided a cheerleading lounge for the neighboring cheerleaders. ABOVE 'B' Cheerleaders ere Marilyn Buechler on lop; Deb Huft. Teresa Slrouckel. end lean Peterman, m the middle; and Me Olsen on the bottom. RIGHT: The cheerleaders perform together Varsity Cheerleaders from left to right: Monica Schmierer. Carla Huber. Rhonda Aldinger. Kim Fielder, and Sandy Olsen LEFT: The cheerleaders pep up the crowd. RIGHT The cheerleaders show their stuff. 40 Tracksters Work Hard The tracksters worked hard this year breaking two school records. These were the 3200 meter relay (Dar- rin Stephan, Ron Doerr, Lowell Perman, and DJ Ste- phan) with a time of 8:45.29 and the 800 meter run by DJ Stephan with a time of 2:04.4. A new event, the 300 meter hurdles, was added this year. Tim Carlson set the record in this with a time of 51.47. Lowell Perman was the only trackster who qualified for the State Track Meet in Spearfish. He placed third in the 3200 meter run. BACK ROW: Coach Brad Schlepp. Student Man■ Fisenbeist, Rachelle Beadle. Sandy Olsen, Mari■ ager Marilyn Merit. Barb Nickolas, Mary Geier, lyn Buechler. and lean Peterman. SCOREBOARD Marla Vetch, and Ann Gross. FRONT ROW: Heidi MEETS BACK ROW: Coach Brad Schlepp. Tim Carlson. Ron Doerr. Darwin Haar. Darrin Stephan, and Mike Weisthaar. David Stephan, John Bauer, Student Manager David Slolt. and Lowed Perman. FRONT ROW: Vince Gauer. Hoven Early-Bird Hoven Invitational Mobridge Boys Relays Faulkton Relays Hoven Legion Relays + YTC Meet Regional Meet State Meet Total GIRLS 31 6 1 5 5 48 BOYS 25 27 17 6 12 13 13 3 113 41 Cross Country's Second Year Is Successful The cross country team had a successful year by placing in every meet. Three Bowdle runners placed in the regional cross-country meet to go on to the state cross-country meet in Brookings. They were Sandy Olsen, Lowell Perman, and David Stephan. Lowell placed sixth in the state meet. BACK KOW: towel Berman, David Stephan. Coach Bead Schlepp. Tim Carlson, and Dennis Carlson. KNCCUHG: Lowe!. Sandy, and Dennis tel ready to leave tor the State Attf Weishaar and Sandy Olsen. Cross-Country Meet. 42 ACTIVITIES Chorus Works For A Rating The choruses consist of 49 members from grades 712. Their activities included Homecoming, Coronation, Christmas, Winter and Spring Concerts, Music Contest and Graduation. They also participated in the first Area Choral Festival held in Ipswich. Mixed Chorus received a I rating and the Girls Chorus received a I rating at the Large Group Music Contest held in Mobridge. Representing Bowdte at All-State Chorus, which was held in Huron, were BACK ROW: Left to Right: Dennis Carlson. Tim Carlson. FRONT ROW: Ann Gross, Kim Fiedler. The Band Officers this year are Left to Right: Sandy Olsen. V. Pres.; Rhonda Aldinger. Sec.-Tres.; Carla Huber. Student Council Rep.; Kim Fiedler. Pres. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Ann Gross. Bernie Grismer. Lone Reiger. Tammy Haberer. Wade Eisenbiesz, Paul Knecht, Scott Bonen. Mike Geier. Carta Huber. Char Thomas. Deb Huft. DeneU Bauer. Marla Vetch. THIRD ROW: Kim Fiedler. Jean Peterman. Mavis Buechler. Geri Knecht, Dawn Bieber. David Stotz, David Stephan, Tim Carlson. Kenny Haberer. Rhonda Aldinger. Barb Nickolas. Dora Haar. Monica Schmierer. SECOND ROW: Deb Haar. Lori Dew aid. Marilyn Mertz. Sandy Olsen. Sherry Beadle. Lowell Perman, Dennis Carlson. Ron Doerr. Billy Aldinger. Sandy Jackson, Michelle Geier, Amanda Haar, Janette Stotz, Mrs. Opp. FRONT ROW: Teresa Strouckel, DeShannon Raba, Karen Gabriel, Denise Strouckel, Shirley Gabriel. Cary Bauer, Flint Schack, Julie Olsen. Jaci Job, Heidi Eisenbiesz. Shelly Beadle. Beth Bieber. 44 Albert Lenora Berg and Steve's Amoco Service These five chorus members presented sobs it the smiR group contest. Left to Right: Deb Huh. R; Cirti Huber. It; Tim Cirlson. II; Kim Fiedler. I; end Beth Bieber. I. Working very herd ill yeit is ac comp mists for the vinous musk groups were Rhondi AkJmger, Mrs. Opp, and Beth Bieber. Receiving i I it contest wis the Girts Tripb Trio. They consist of: BACK ROW: Leh to Right: Ann Gross, Cirii Huber. Lorie Reiger. Kim Fiedler MIDOLF ROW: Beth Bieber. Rhondi Akbnger, Sandy Olsen. FRONT ROW: Jem Petermm. Monica Schmierer. 45 Luthern Mutual Life And Bowdle Livestocks Sales Grade school kids enjoying musk class. Those in Swing Choir were: BACK ROW: Left to Right: Tammy Haberer, Tim Carlson, Rhonda AkJinger. Mike Geier, Carta Huber. David Stephan. Deb Huft, Kenny Haberer. FRONT ROW: Jean Peterman, Lowell Perman, Ann Gross. Dennis Carlson, David Stotz, Kim Fiedler. Ron Doerr, Sandy Olsen. Swing Choir received a K at contest. Miied Ensemble consisted of BACK ROW: Left to Right: Dennis Carlson, Ron Doerr. Mike Geier, Tim Mixed Chorus performing during Homecoming Coronation. Carlson. FRONT ROW: Mavis Buechler, Ann Gross, Carla Huber, Char Thomas, Kim Fiedler. They received a H at contest. Gold Nugget Lounge And Steak House 46 Band Performs Well BACK ROW: Left to Right: Mrs. Opp. Vince Gauer, Darrin Boilinger. Tim Carlson, Darwin Haar, Lorie Reiger, Don Gross. John Bauer. FOURTH ROW: Darrin Wall, Darrin Stephan. Mike Geier, Tammy Haberer. Dennis Cartson, Mike Weiszhaar, Loren Oster, Tim Stotz, David Stotz. Michelle Geier. THIRD ROW: Kim Fiedler. Rhonda Aldinger. Marilyn Buechler, Deb Haar. Mavis Buechler. Sandy Jackson. Teresa Strouckel. Deb Hu ft. Beth Bieber. SECOND ROW: Mary Geier. John Gross. Jean Peterman, Geri Knecht, Patty Geier, Carta Huber. Jaci Job. Monica Schmierer, Sandy Olsen. FRONT ROW: Ann Gross. Dawn Bieber. Juli Olsen, Sherry Beadle. Heidi Etsenbiesz, SheKy Beadh. DeneH Bauer. The BHS Band consists of 40 members from grades 7-12. On March 24, they hosted the 13th Annual Edmunds County Band Festival. They also attended the Large Group Music Contest in Mobridge and received a I rating. The band also provided half-time entertainment for football and basketball games, participated in the Christmas, Winter and Spring Concerts. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Bobby Aldinger. Penny Bieber. Flint Schack. Tim Karst, Tom Heilman, Eric Gross. Joey Beadle. Curt Weiszhaar. THIRD ROW: Robert Heilman, Troy Huber. Derrick Walz. Tom Leidholt. Michelle Spiry. Barb Bollinger, Ingrid Gross. SECOND ROW: Doris Heil- man. Cindy Schack. Selena Goetz, Keith Van WeH. Mi- chelle Gauer. Penny Bieber. FRONT ROW: Mrs Opp. Chad Huber, Doug Haar. Greg Olsen. Aden Jackson. The 'B' Band consist of 24 students from grades 5 and 6. They worked hard to prepare for the Christmas and Spring Concerts. They also attended the Grade Music Contest at Selby on May 9 and did a fine job. The experience gained here will help them in their future years as musicians. Mrs. Opp busy directing band at pep raiy. 47 Leon Beitalspacher Trucking Left to Right: Dor win Haar. Mary Geier, Tim Carlson, Darrin Bollinger, and Vince Gauer made up the Percussion Ensemble which received a II rating at contest. The Woodwind Ensemble made up of Deb Huft and Jaci Job received a II rating at contest. BACK ROW: Left to Right John Gross. Kim Fiedler FRONT ROW Rhonda Aldknger. Mary Geier. Jean Peterman make up the Sai Quintet which received a II rating at contest. 48 Donated By Bowdle Pioneer Miking up the Brass Sextet which received a It rating at contest are BACK ROW Left to Right: Dennis Carlson. Tammy Haberer. David Stotz. FRONT ROW: Beth Bieber. Don Gross, and John Bauer. Receiving a A rating for their Cornet Trio were Dennis Carlson. Mike Geier. and Tammy Haberer. The F Horn Duet made up of Michelle Geier and Beth Bieber received a H rating. These three girls presented solos at the small group contest BACK ROW: Left to Right: Beth Bieber. H; Jean Peterman. A; and Rhonda Aldinger. I. The Clarinet Ensemble made up of Sandy Olsen and Monica Schmierer received a I rating at contest. 49 Annual Staff Raises Money This year eleven seniors made-up the Annual Staff. Each student had certain projects and activities, such as selling ads or concessions for the girls basketball season and football. For Valentines Day, carnations were sold with a choice of four different colors. Later in the year, caps and T-shirts were sold to spruce up the school. Among the greatest feats throughout the year was finishing the 1981-1982 annual. Photographers for the Annual Staff this year, who did a fine Mrs. Dewald, advisor, is helping the staff run off the job, were: Char Thomas, David Stotz and Kim Fiedler. paper in order to get it out by due date. Back row left to right: Monica Schmierer, Kenny left to right are: Char Thomas, Cheryl Dewald, Advi• Char Thomas is trying to tell Carla Huber which flower came from Haberer, Mary Anne Heilman. Bernie Grismer, David sor, Lori Dewald. Sandy Olsen and Karen Gabriel. whom. Sto tz, and Barb Nickolas. Seated in the front, from Not pictured: Dora Haar Some workers for the concession stand were from left to right: Monica Schmierer, Some Workers for the staff throughout the year were from left to right: Mary Anne Heilman, Char Thomas, Ken Haberer, Bernie Grismer and Dora Haar. Sandy Olsen, Barb Nickolas and Karen Gabriel. 50 Annual Staff ‘B’ Club In Action Members that make up the B' Club are back row left to right: Max Buechler, David Stephan, Todd Bachman. Paul Knecht, Scott Bonen, Ken Haberer. David Stotz and BHI Aidinger Middle row: Sandy Olsen. Ann Gross. Char Thomas. Carla Huber. Rhonda Aldinger, Tammy Haberer. Mary Anne Heil- man and Kim Fiedler. Sitting in front are: Dennis Carlson. Lori Dewald. Tim Carlson. Monica Schmierer and Lowell Perman. 'B' Club officers elected, back row from left to right were: Lowet Perman. Tim Carlson. Char Thomas and Rhonda Aldinger. 51 FFA Members Receive Awards Throughout The Year The Bowdle FFA members re- ceived awards throughout the year. They received 10th in the state for Chapter Safety, 16th for Building Our South Dakota Com- munities and 12th in Overall Chap- ter Ability. Individual awards were given to Lowell Berman for Agricul- ture Business Salesmanship and Paul Knecht District VI reporter. The National FFA Week was filled with excitement. The activi- ties were a Businessman's Break- fast, Drive a tractor or truck to school, FFA dress-up day, Farmer- Rancher dress-up day and Safety day. Throughout the school year they attended various judging con- tests. BACK ROW: Left to right: Mr Bachman. Tim Geier, BiH Aldinger, FRONT ROW: Mary tin Buechler. Lauren Os ter, Tim Stotz, Mike Dora Haar, Derek Eisenbeisz, Kenny Haberer, Monica Schmierer, Weishaar. Steve Heintzman, Tim Heilman, Mike Geier. Jamie Todd Bachman. Mai Buechler, DJ Stephan, and Lowell Perman. Rohrbach. Ron Doerr, and Jon Aldinger MIDDLE ROW: Wade Eisenbeisz. Paul Knecht, and Scott Bonen. UPPER LEFT: BACK ROW: Ron Doerr, Historian; Wade Eisenbeisz, Treasurer; Tim Hedmzn. Secretary; Jami Rohrbach, Sentinel FRONT ROW: Paul Knecht. Reporter; Lowell Peftian, President; DJ Stephan, Vice-President UPPER RIGHT: Monica. Wade. Paul and Scott are busy working on their FFA projects. RIGHT: Sophomores doing what they do best 52 Future Farmers Of America 1 nui ici eum 1 TOP HOW: Left to riyht: Lowell Perman demonstrates how to use the computer to the underclassmen. Ron Doerr bemt sold at their annual FFR banquet. RUDOLF ROW: These people kept up the spirit ol National FFR Week by driviny a tractor or truck to school. Sunflowers [room in the Bowdte FFR test plot. BOTTOM ROW: Bowdle FFR members lathered in front ol Happy's he's. Calvin Sandmeier takiny part in one of the many judyiny contests. 53 Miller Funeral Home Erv’s Furniture Student Council Helps With Scheduling The student council was revising a new way of plan- ning activities. The plan they came up with was to have an activity period ev- ery day for about 15 min- utes. They revised a consti- tution with Mr. Schlepp as helper. He was also the as- sistant advisor due to a good job during mini courses on student council- ing. This year, the student council had been very suc- cessful in organizing the ac- tivities for Homecoming. TOP ROW: left to Right: Mr Daugherty. Darrin Wall, David BOTTOM ROW: Romano Adajar, Ben Knecht, Carta Huber. Kim Stephan. Mike Geier. Tim Stoti, Dennis Carlson, Don Gross. Fiercer. Deb Huft, lorie Rieger. FTA Members Perform Non-Teaching Duties The Bowdle FTA mem- bers consist of students which are in grades 9-12, maintain a C average and can be boys or girls. These students work in the ele- mentary area and earn a Vi credit plus awards for the number of years they have participated in the pro- gram. Their duties performed consist of making bulletin boards, check papers, run ditto machines, and assist students who need extra help. Mainly it is performing any non-teaching duty the teacher wishes done. TOP ROW: left to Right: Beth Beiber. Certe Hiber. DeneR Bluer, Heberer. Deb Huft. Mery Anne Hietmen. Lori Deweld. Metis Mery Geier. My Olsen. Marilyn Merti, feci lob, Mrs. Berg. Buechler, teen Peterman Advisor. BOTTOM ROW: left to Right: Marta Vetch. Tammy 54 Librarians Make Library More Accessible roe HOW: left to Right: Ctrl! Huber. Mrs Person. Miry Anne HeRmm BOTTOM PORT: Ann Cross. Lori Dewatd. Chir Thom- is, Mirli Retch. Highlights Of Twelve Years The student librarians were a big help to Mrs. Person in her first year as librarian. They were better acquainted with the library and its workings than she was, so togeth- er they worked at making the li- brary more accessible. Moving and rearranging books, labeling maga- zine files, making bulletin boards, and covering new books were some of the librarians functions. Day-by-day tasks included putting out new magazines and newspa- pers, checking out books and mag- azines, and putting books back on the shelves (a seemingly, endless task). Playing boys catch the girls, “i- m-peach , Mary Wahl’s Finger- nails, and John Abbey's ears are just a few memories we will never forget. We will never go back to our first days of school, but we will always remember all the good times we have had; such as Sen- ior Skip Day and going to Pierre to visit the Capital and the Funeral Home. Oh, yes, and how could we forget our great reputation as sophomores. But look at us now in two years we have become Mlevel- headed young adults. We started with twelve boys and five girls in kindergarden and now we are ending with ten boys and ten girls as seniors. We have become good friends and made many new friends in these past years to become the class of '81' 55 TOP ROW: Left to Right: Dtrtk thenbeisz, Mil Bute hid, Tim ROW: Miy Anne HeRmm. Char Thomas. Tim Geier. BRty Carlson. Lowet Perman, MtDOU ROW: Monica Schmierer, Aldinyer. David Stoll, Karen Gabriel David Stephan. Todd Bachman, Kenny Haberer. BOTTOM Editors And Reporters Combine Efforts Editors of the Bobcat Pride were the Office Practice class members. They were in charge of writing articles and putting them on form. They also typed and ran off the paper, and then distributed to Pride subscribers. Many extra hours were put in in order to meet a deadline. Mrs. Dewald deserves special credit for her useful help as the adviser. Nine high school students acted as reporters by helping write articles. BACK RON: Left to Right: David Stotz, Sandy Olsen, Barb Nicko- and Karen Gabriel. FRONT ROW: Dora Haar, Mary Anne Heilman, las, Lori Dewald, Bernie Grismer, Monica Schmierer, Mrs Dewald Char Thomas, and Kenny Haberer. MIDDLE: Mary Anne shows how hard the Pride editors work! BOTTOM: L to R: Barb is showing her true feelings about her article for the Bobcat Pride. Ann dazed by her article. Kenny finally found some- thing to do. Oh no. missed the deadline again. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Ann Gross. Kim Fiedler, Marla Vetch, and Paul Knecht. FRONT ROW: Julie Olsen, Jean Peterman, Marilyn Mertz, Rhonda Aldinger, and Tammy Haberer 56 Bobcat Pride Staff “Straighten Up That Line!” “Straighten up that line! This is an example of what the Bowdle Bobcatettes often heard during the drill team season. It paid off with performances at the confer- ence and district boy’s basketball tournaments. Other performances at home games gave the girl’s poise and confidence as they marched to three routines “Dal- las, “Whipped Cream, and “Bra- zilia. The Bobcatettes captain was Kim Fiedler with Sharon Beadle and Michelle Geier as alternates. BACK ROW: Left to Right: Rhonda Aldinget. Carla Huber, Tammy Haberer, and Debbie Huft. SECOND ROW: Kim Fiedler, Dora Haar, Denell Bauer, and Mary Geier. THIRD ROW: Sandy Olsen. Monica Schmierer, Jean Peterman, and Juke Olsen. FRONT ROW: Teresa Strouckel, Beth Bieber, Jaci Job, and Heidi Eisenbeisz. MIDDLE ROW Left to Right: Mrs Waldner was the director, Char Thomas helped with musk, and Kim Fiedler was the captain. Drill team members practke their “B for- mation. Drill team alternates were Michelle Geier and Sharon Beadle BOTTOM ROW: The Bobcatettes form diagonals in one of the several routines. The drill team step- ping it up The Bobcatettes practicing an- other routine. 57 Cast Presents, ‘‘A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court . A Connecticut Yankerm King Arthur's Court, the all-school play, was presented to the public on March 27 in the gym. The Connecticut Yankee, played by Tim Carlson, experiments once too often and finds himself in King Arthur's (Dennis Carlson) court. Merlin (David Stotz) and Morgan Le Fay (Rhonda Aldinger) try all kinds of tricks and conveniences to get Hank, the Yankee, burned at the stake. Hank wins the battles though by using 20th century technology. When trying to explain to Sandy (Sandy Olsen) why they cannot love each other, Hank “shocks himself back to the present, ending the play and the laughs. Sh[t crew consisted of: BACK ROW: Left to Rifht: Julie Olsen. Cher Thornes, Berne Grist, at. lkt i Schmierer, end Mrs. Weldner. Advisor FRONT ROW: Certe Huber. Tammy Heberer, leen Petermen, Derrin Bollinger, end Berb Nicholes. BACK ROW left to rifht: Lowed Permen, Dennis Certsen, Mery Hedmen. Peul Knecht. MIDOLf ROW: Scott Bonen, Sendy Olsen. Devid Stotz. Rhonda Aldinger. Ann Gross. FRONT ROW: Tim Cerison. Merle Vetch, end Kim Fiedler AI ol the greet King Arthur's Court tum out to be e bunch of chickens. Ann give Peul the old one-two. 58 Jferte end Kim eweke Tim with e glass ol water. OCCASIONS Fantasy World Left to Right: This is the Royalty Court which was chosen by the Senior Class. Mike Ceier. Kenny Haberer. Billy Aldinger. Lowell ferman. King David Stephans. Queen Monica Schmierer. Sandy Olsen. Kim Fiedler. Char Thomas, lulie Olsen. Left to Right Mistress and Master ol Ceremonies: Lorie Rieger and Dennis Carlson livened up the evening with jokes lor entertainment. The battle ol the Panthers and Bobcats David Stephan and Monica Schmierer were crowned Homecom- ing King and Queen for 1980-81. The Theme for this years Homecoming was Fantasy World. The Senior Class won first place for their skit which was called the Big Game. During the week of Homecoming we had dress-up days for each day. Some of them were like grubby day, commercial day, baggy day, hat day, and T-shirt day. In the middle of the week, classes 9-12 had a good time going white- washing around Bowdle. On Friday we went uptown for a pep-rally, then coming back and winning a exciting victory over the Java Panthers wraping up the 1980-81 Homecoming week, a dance was held at the Legion Hall with Night Wing performing. The Seniors showing their best side. One. two. three there goes Jane! Carta. Rhonda, and Mavis are thinking about how teachers are such a drag. Marta telling her problem, but not getting much sympathy Seniors Enjoy Field Trips The first trip the Seniors took was to Pierre to see the State Legislature in action. Next the Seniors visited the Oahe River. The Seniors also took a trip to Aberdeen. They visited the Miller Funeral Home and learned how a funeral home is operated. The Seniors also toured the Dacotah Prairie Museum. L. to ft.: Top Row: The Seniors pose for x picture outside the capitol. Mrs. D. and Stan learn more. Second Row: Mrs. D. models a copy from the old-fash- ioned printer. Seniors take a break. Don’t be scared. Lori! Third Row: Isn’t that sweet?! Sr. girls check out the scenery at Miller 's. The General Store is a good background for a group pic- ture. Bottom Row: Sr. guys doing an- other cra y stunt! Mm-Mm! Ice cream!! It wasn't that bad, was it Barb?! Help! Please don’t throw me in guys!! 62 Students Receive Awards For Outstanding Achievements Many students received awards for outstanding achievements in activities on the annual Awards Night on May 14, 1981. Students involved in FTA, Li- brary, All-School hay, Drill team, Annual Staff, and Paper Staff were recognized. Other awards presented were Citizenship awards as well as the DAR award. Perfect Attendence and “A Principal's Dream Award were also distributed to various students. Music was provided by the Girl's Glee with a trio also singing a selection. The trio consisted of Kim Fiedler, Carla Huber, and Ann Gross. GIRL S BASKETBALL: L. to R.: Back Row: Most Improved: Ann Gross; Co-Captain A Co-Hustler: Char Thomas. Middle Row: Co- MVP's: Tammy Haberer and Rhonda Aldinger. Co-Cap tain A Co- Hustler: Sandy Olsen. TRACK: Back Row: Most Improved: Boy's- 01 Stephan; Girl's- Marla Vetch. Front Row: MVP: Boy's- Lowell Per- man; Girl's- Marilyn Buechler. BAND: Most Valuable Male- Tim Cartson; Most Valuable Female- Kim Fiedler; and John Phillips Sousa Award- David Stotz. BOY'S BASKETBALL: L. to R.: Mr. Hustle- Max Buechler; MVP- DJ Stephan; and Most Improved- Mike Geier. CHORUS: L. to R Most Valuable Male- Tim Carlson; Most Valuable Female- Kirn Fiedler. Kim was also given the National Choral Award. FOOTBALL: L. to R.: MVP for Offense: Tim Cartson; Most Improved: Paul Knecht; and MVP for Defense: DJ Stephan. 63 The theme chosen for this years Jr.-Sr. Prom was ‘‘Lost In Love . Lorie Reiger, Jr. Class President, started the evening with a welcome to the seniors and faculty. After the meal, Rhonda Aldinger and Monica Schmierer read the class proph- ecy and wills. The song ‘‘Lost In Love accompanied 11 couples in the grand march, which was followed by a dance with Precious Cargo as the entertain- ment. TOP LEFT: Kim Feidler. Ann Gross and Carlo Huber sint alter prom meal. TOP RIGHT: Lorie Reiter is escorted by Wade Eisenbeisr. MIDDLE LEFT: Kim Eeidler tare the closint remarks MIDDLE RIGHT: Forward: Carla Huber escorted by David Knecht. LeAnn Schaeffer escorted by David Stephan BOTTOM LEFT: Rhonda Aldinter presents the Ir. 's Prophecy. BOTTOM RIGHT: The Prom’s entertainment Precious Carlo. 64 Duane's Floral “Lost In Love” TOP LEFT: Honored guests of the head table TOP RIGHT: Monica Schmierer presents the Sen- ior Class Wills MIDDLE ROW: The Seniors enjoy- ing themselves during the banquet. SECOND ROW: LEFT: Prom goers are enjoying a game of London Bridge. RIGHT: Mavis. Tammy, Carla and Marilyn are enjoying listening to the wiUs and prophecy. BOTTOM RIGHT: The couples are en- joying their dance. 65 D D's “66 Service May 17—A Memorable Day On May 17. commencement exer- cises were held in the school gym tor the class of ’81. Twenty seniors were honored. The class colors were royal blue and metallic silver and their class flower was a blue-tipped carnation. The Senior Class Motto was ”The memories we have created together in the past will be cherished forever in our hearts and help to lead us into the future. ” David Stotz and Sandy Olsen gave the Valedictory and Salutatory ad- dresses while Ms. Nathan Dabney gave the commencement address. Enter- tainment was provided by Lori Bol- linger and Rhonda Strouckel who per- formed two selections. The Girl's Glee and senior graduate. Kim Fiedler each performed a number. BACK RON: L to R: David Stotz. run Carlson. Kenny Haberer. as. Kim Fiedler. Dora Haar. Monica Schmierer. and Barb Nicko- Todd Bachman. Derek Fisenbeisz. and Tim Geier. Middle Row: las. Front Row: BiU Aldinger. Lowell Perman. Lori Dew aid, Karen David Stephan. Max Buechler. Mary Anne Heilman. Char Thom- Gabriel. Sandy Olsen, and Bernadette Grismer. 66 Never To Be Forgotten Ushers and Usherettes from Left to Right: Hertz. Wade Eisenbeisz. and Tammy Ha- Dennis Cartson, Rhonda Mdinget. Scott herer. Bonen, Carta Huber. Paul Knecht, Marilyn Top Right: Graduates being congratulated. Second Row: What's next? Third Row Left: We made it!! Middle: Dave receives his medallion. Right: Sandy accepts her diploma Fourth Row Left: When can we sit down? Middle: Paul and Marilyn lead the processional. 67 Right: Lori Bollinger and Rhonda StrouckeI perform during the ceremony. Eighth Graders Participate In Graduation Ceremonies The 19S1 Cighlh Grade graduating Class was given special recognition at the Graduation Ceremonies held on May 17 in the school gym. Supt Berg read their names and welcomed them to BHS Graduating from the eighth grade classes were in the back row from left to right: Tim Haar, hhn Gross, tohn Bauer, Darren Stephan. Don Gross. Dar- win Haar and Tracy Kopecky In the front row is: Heidi [isenbeisz. Ratty Geier. Lisa Schtecht. Michelle Geier and Sharon Beadle A Friend Is Gone I lost someone who was very dear, his name was Damn Walz and I wish he was here. I hope someday we'll meet again I'm signing this poem just from a friend. Shelly Beadle A student, underclassman, classmate, relative, and most of all, a friend has passed through our lives once again. It is so hard to accept the death of someone who is so young and had so much to look forward to. He will never eiperience the joy's and heartbreaks of high school as many of us already have. He brought many smiles to our faces with his cute pranks and unique laugh. Remember how he blushed when the girls teased him about his pretty eyes and long eyelashes. Oh, and how can we ever forget seeing him sitting in Mrs. Berg's office awaiting the verdict. Darvin Walz was a special person to many of us. He was always happy and alive only to be called from this life by a tragic accident. His death has put sorrow in our hearts and minds only to be comforted by our memories of him. As our last message to Darvin, we'd like to say Good bye! We loved you, Darv, and we're going to miss you! Darvin Walz was killed in a car accident outside of Bowdle on March 20, 1981. 68 Candids, Candids And More Candids LEFT TO RIGHT TOP LEFT: Seventh and eighth graders seem to be going into politics by handing out voting ballots TOP RIGHT: Donny Gross is sitting in the corner again. MIDDLE LEFT: The B Cheerleaders are watching out for cute guys at the basketball game again. MIDDLE RIGHT: Do you guys know what you are doing? BOTTOM LEFT: David J. is being loved up by Bernie and Barb and loving it. BOTTOM RIGHT: The cooks are supervising over us as we eat. 69 ‘‘You Ain’t Seen Yet” 70 vki .At V 1 MoS J w ob p.y 1r r BILL Y ALDINGER Football, 12; B Chib, 2 3 4; FFA, 3-4; 12 Year Club; Mired Chorus, 4; Homecoming Candidate; Prom Waiter; Graduation Usher; Scroll Bearer. TODD BACHMAN - Football. 1; Boys Basketball. 1; B Club. 2- 3-4; FFA. 3-4; 12 Year Club; Prom Waiter MAX BUECHLER - Boys Basketball. 1-2-3-4; B Club. 4; FFA. 3-4; 12 Year Club. TIM CARLSON - Football. 1-2-4; Boys Basketball. 1-2-3-4; Track. 12-3-4; Cross Country. 3-4; B Club. 1-2 3-4; 12 Year Club; Boys Chorus. 1-2-3-4; Mired Chorus. 1-2-3-4; Band 1- 2-3-4; Boys State; Student Council. 3; School Play, 2-3-4; Swing Choir. 1-2-3-4; Honor Student; Prom Waiter. All-State Chorus; Class Officer. 3. LORIDEWALD - Girls BasketbaM. 1-2-3-4; Cheerleader. 1-2-3; B Club. 2-3-4; FIA. 1-4; Library Club. 12-3-4; Girls Chorus. 1 -2-3-4; Mired Chorus. 1-2-3-4; Annual Staff. 4; Bobcat Pride Staff. 2-3-4; School Play, 1-2-3; Junior Snow Queen; Prom Waitress; Graduation Usherette; Scroll Bearer. DEREK EISENBEIS - FFA. 3-4; 12 Year Club. KIM FIEDLER - Track. 1-2-3; Cheerleader. 2-3-4; Drill Team. 2- 3-4; B Club. 2-3-4; FT A. 1; Girls Chorus. 1-2-3-4; Mired Chorus. 1-2-3-4; Band. 1-2-3-4; Girts State; Bobcat Pride Staff, 3-4; Student Council. 1-2-4; School Play. 1-2-3-4; Swing Choir. 4; Homecoming Candidate; Class Officer. 1-2-3- 4; Prom Waitress, AM-State Chorus; Graduation Usherette; Girts BasketbaM Statistician, 1-2-3-4. KAREN GABRIEL - FT A. 1; 12 Year Club; Girls Chorus 1-23-4; Mired Chorus, 12-3-4; Annual Staff. 4; Bobcat Pride Staff, 4. TIM GEIER - FFA. 3-4; 12 Year Club. BERNADETTE GRISMER - Girts Chorus. 4; Mired Chorus, 4; Annual Staff. 4; Bobcat Pride Staff. 4; School Play. 4. DORA HAAR - Cheerleader, 1-2-3; DriM Team, 1-23-4; FT A. 1-3; FFA. 4; Library Club, 2-4; Girls Chorus. 1-2-3-4; Mired Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Band, 1-2; Annual Staff. 4; Bobcat Pride Staff, 3-4; School Play, 2-4; Class Officer, 4; Oris BasketbaM Student Manager. 4. KENNY HABERER - Football, 1-2; Boys BasketbaM. 1-2; B Club. 2-3-4; FFA. 3-4; Boys Chorus 12-3-4; Mired Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Bobcat Pride Staff. 4; Annual Staff. 4; Swing Choir, 4; Homecoming Candidate; Prom Waiter; Graduation Usher; Master Of Ceremonies. MARY ANNE HEILMAN - Girls BasketbaM. 1-2-3-4; B Club. 2- 3- 4; FTA, 12-3-4; 12 Year Club; Library Club. 1-4; Girts Chorus. 1-2-3; Mired Chorus, 1-2-3; Annual Staff, 2-4; Bob cat Pride Staff. 2-3-4; School Play, 2-3-4; Class Officer, 1-3; Honor Student; Prom Waitress; Boys BasketbaM Statistician. 3-4. BARBARA NICKOLAS - Track. 2-3-4; Girts Chorus. 1-2-3-4; Mired Chorus, 12-3-4; Annual Staff, 4; Bobcat Pride Staff, 3-4; School Play, 1-2-3-4; Mistress of Ceremonies. SANDY OLSEN - Girts BasketbaM, 12-3-4; Track, 1-2-3-4; Cross Country, 3-4; Cheerleader, 2-3-4; B Club, 2-3-4; FTA. 1; Girts Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Mired Chorus. 12-3-4; Library Club, 1; Girts State Alternate; Band, 1-2-3-4; Annual Staff, 2- 'to ! CM 4; Bobcat Pride Staff. 2-3-4; Student Council. 2-3; School Play, 1-2-3-4; Swing Choir, 4; Homecoming Candidate; DAR Winner; Class Officer, 2-3; Salutatorian; Prom Waitress; Graduation Usherette. LOWELL PERMAN - Football, 1; Boys BasketbaM, 1-2-3-4; Track. 1-2-3-4; Cross Country. 2-3-4; B Club, 12-3-4; FTA, 1; FFA. 3-4; 12 Year Club; Boys Chorus, 1-2 3-4; Mired Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Student Council. 4; School Play, 2-4; Swing Choir, 1-2-4; Homecoming Candidate; Class Officer, 4; Prom Waiter; Graduation Usher; FootbaM Statistician, 4. MONICA SCHMIERER - Girls BasketbaM, 1-3-4; Track, 2; Cheerleader, 2-4; DriM Team. 3-4; B. Club, 2-3-4; FTA, 1; FFA, 4; 12 Year Club; Girls Chorus, 2-3-4; Mired Chorus, 2-3- 4; Band, 1-2-3-4; Annual Staff, 4; Bobcat Pride Staff, 4; School Play, 3-4; Homecoming Queen; Class Officer. 4; Prom Waitress; Graduation Usherette. DAVID STEPHAN - FootbaM, 1-2-4; Boys Basketball, 1-2-3-4; Track, 1-2 3-4; Cross Country, 4; B Club, 2-3-4; FTA. 1; FFA, 3-4; 12 Year Club; Boys Chorus, 1 -2-3-4; Mired Chorus, 1-2- 3-4; Student CouncM, 1-2-3-4; School Play, 1-2-3; Swing Choir, 1-2-4; Homecoming King; Student CouncM President; Class Officer, 1-2-3; Prom Waiter, Graduation Usher. DAVID STOTZ FootbaM, 1; Boys BasketbaM. 1-2-3-4; Girls BasketbaM Statistician. 3-4; Track Student Manager, 2-3-4; B Club, 4; FTA, 1; 12 Year Club; Boys Chorus. 1-2-3-4; Mired Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Band. 12-3-4; Boys State Alternate; Annual Staff, 4; Bobcat Pride Staff, 2-4; School Play. 1-2-3-4; Swing Choir, 1-4; DAR Runner-Up; Valedictorian; FootbaM Statisti- cian, 2-3-4. CHAR THOMAS - Girls BasketbaM. 1-2-3-4; Track. 1-3; Cheer- leader, 2; B Club. 2-3-4; FTA, 1; 12 Year Club; LMjrary Club, 12-3-4; Girls Chorus. 1-2 3-4; Mired Chorus, 12-3-4; Annu- al Staff, 4; Bobcat Pride Staff. 2-3-4; School Play, 3-4; Homecoming Candidate; Honor Student; Prom Waitress; Boys BasketbaM Statistician, 3-4. THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1981 CLASS FLOWER Blue-tipped carnation with sMver bow CLASS COLORS Royal Blue and MetaMic SMver CLASS MOTTO The memories we have created together in the past wiM be cherished in our hearts forever and help to lead us into the future. D 9 te H 1 Y $ of dr — OCAF. Dcrt'f. 71 This Is The End! Wasn’t It Great? 72 i yr - - -w 1 % ‘ «• V 'V :- -A Jm _ v C . -Tr I. - -• _w-. . E .w . • SL -r- ' a:-:-- ' a. v' '•■' ?■ ' - ; -' V . — - •- - . r'H . -c • - . _-_ ’ - • •• -. - ■••C.’-v- g ... - -- ,