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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1983 volume:

Tunin’ In Dedication We the Senior Class of 1983 wish to dedicate this annual to some very special people in our lives, our parents. Mom and Dad, I know that there have been many moments that I’ve never thanked you for all the times that you were there when I needed a shoulder to lean on. You have given me many pleasur- able moments by just being here. Now that I will be moving ahead to new challanges and goals after graduation, you know that I will never forget the many many things that you have given me. How could I forget the days when I needed a push or a word of encouragement and you praised me which made all the difference in the world. So here’s just one way of expressing how I really feel. You taught me how to live You taught me how to teach You taught me how to give You taught me how to reach. You taught me how to learn You taught me how to mend You taught me how to earn You taught me how to spend You’ve given me a reason to love and live each day. You’ve given me a chance to do it in my way. You’ve taught me how to walk And hold my head up high. You’ve taught me how to pray And always keep my pride. I love you, Petermans f t f f f J= J= j t High School Students Show 1 2 3 8 1. Deb studying; it could not be!! 2. Mischevious Don and Darren. 3. Take it off, Mary! 4. Golf club members show their support in the parade 5 Marla, the com- puter whiz? 6. Go For It, Cats!! 7. What seems to be the problem? 8. Good ole’ Mrs Erbe or is it Mr Dewald in disguise? f t f J= f J1 Their “Best Of Times” 1. Teachers giving a lesson on Coro- nation night! 2. Caught ya, Ann!! 3. Friends congratulating King Ron and Queen Ann. 4. Cool Jo and No. 1 Shar on. 5. Please!! Don’t hurt me. 6. Shelly the Disco Duck. 5 S i i s s s “Thank You For Being A Friend” 1. Jean and Ann have a new pastime — predicating the future!! 2. What’s the matter Sharon — camera shy? 3. What is Mike and Loren up to? Could it be history? 4 Looks like top secret information is being passed on. 5. Spazzy juniors and seniors! “Get The Streamers, Cut The Letters” “Get the streamers, cut the letters, bring the ladder and we are ready to decorate.” This line was very familiar to the juniors as much time was spent decorat- ing for homecoming, coronation and the parade. One of the most exciting events for the juniors was order- ing class rings. Other projects in- cluded selling magazines to raise money and being graduation ushers and usherettes. Marilyn Buechler Mary Geier Deb Haar Beth Bieber Darrin Bollinger B “Winning” Highlights Sophomore Year John Bauer Sharon Beadle Taking first in the skit compe- tition held during homecoming coronation was the highlight of the Sophomore Class. They also participated in building the bon- fire for after cornation and also being scrollbearers. To finish the year they decorated for the graduation ceremonies. Don Gross Darwin Haar Tim Haar Tracy Kopecky Lisa Schlecht Darren Stephan 9 Freshmen Swing Into High School The Freshmen were kept busy trying to get into the swing of being in high school. The highlight of their year was participating in the Homecoming festivities, including performing a skit at Coronation and a float in the parade. Gary Frankfurth Shirley Gabriel Vince Gauer Allan Grismer 10 Eighth Grade Works Toward Graduation The Eighth Grade has been working very hard toward one goal this year, graduation. Band, chorus, basketball, cheerleading included a few of the different extra curricular activities that the eighth grade participated in. The highlight of the year was homecoming when they built a float and entered the skit competion during coronation. BACK ROW: L to R: Curt Weiszhaar, Daniel Krueger. Penny Bieber, Michelle Spiry. MIDDLE ROW: Mark Schlect. Tom Heilman, Russell Maier, Tami Syre, Doris Heilman. FRONT ROW: Chad Huber, Tim Karst, Kristy Huft, Kathy Haupt. Seventh Grade Meets Challenges The Seventh Grade met many challenges this year. The biggest challenge was adjusting to junior high school from grade school. They also had to adjust to having lockers and participating in high school extra-curricular activities. The seventh grade also participated in the events of homecoming with a skit during coronation and having a float during the parade. BACK ROW: L to R: Aaron Knudsen, Tom Leid- Haar, Pam Gabriel. Cindy Shack. FRONT ROW: holt. Derrick Walz, Michele Gauer, Selena Goetz. Collette Bieber. Barb Bollinger, Michelle Huber, MIDDLE ROW: Joe Beadle, Loren Beitalspacher, Wesley Job, Bobby Aldinger, Terry Kopecky. Robert Heilman, Troy Huber, Allen Jackson, Doug 11 Sixth Grade Studies Many Countries In Social Studies they studied Canada, South America, Mexico and South Dakota. They made salt flour maps of South Dakota and each child made a notebook that included map studies and projects. The big art project of the year was their excellent string art, which were hung in the halls for exhibiting. They also had the opportunity to participate in fifth and sixth grade basketball games. Three students participated in C Band and twelve participated in B Band. Fifth Grade Attends Play At NSC BACK ROW: L to R: Jodi Job, Cindy Strouckel, Trisha Stotz, Tina Mertz. James Geier, Krecia Bei telspacher, Kristy Zimmer. Brad Haupt, SueAnn Maier, Jason Heintzman, Mrs. Sprenger, Johnny Ham. FRONT ROW: Amy Grismer, Shawn Huber. Nicole Bonen, Kelly Thomas. Terron Voller, Mark Hoerner. The Fifth Graders took a very special trip this year. They went to Aberdeen and attended the production of “Brothers and Sisters” which was performed by The Children’s Theatre Company of Minneapolis. This took place at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of NSC. After the performance the children journeyed to KABY-TV and were taken on a tour of the offices, studio, and various other rooms as the guide explained how a television station is operated. The students experienced many new, valuable, and fun events during this day. BACK ROW: L to R: Karin Strouckel. Dale Hoerner. Travis Bender. Kindra Beitelspacher, Amy Thomas. Karen Wolf, Tammy Beiber, Ms Nash. MIDDLE ROW: Kerry Job. Brian Ausland. Michelle Jacobs. Stacy Frankfurth, Douglas Leid- holt. Stephanie Esenbeisz, Eric Thomas. FRONT ROW: Lisa Heilman, Shawn Grismer, Troy Syhre, Weylin Huber. Sherri Spiry. 12 Third Fourth Visit Decotah Museum Third and Fourth Grade participated in a very special event. They journeyed to Aberdeen and spent the day at the Dacotah Prairie Museum. At the museum the children used museum artifacts to dip candles, make butter, dye yarn, grind coffee, stitch a quilt, use a washboard, using homemade soap, iron with a flatiron, and visited a General Store where they purchased penny candy. BACK ROW: Melanie Simon, Kimberly Zimmer, James Leidholt. Melissa Huber, Jerrad Hodman, Joshua Bieber, Victoria Heilman, Shayne Huber, Jennifer Beiber. MIDDLE ROW: Melissa Sand- meier, Kory Huft, Annette Walz, Courtney Huber, Chadwick Haar, Ryan Haupt, Lyle Beitelspacher, Tamara Ausland, Tanya Thomas, Crystal Oster, Tammy Thomas, Gerald Beadle. Jerry Kopecky, Francine Person. Second Grade Experiences Pioneer Life Second Grade has been introduced to the harshness of pioneer life by listening while the Laura Ingalls Wilder Little House books were read to them. They have tried their hand at carding wool on a carding loom just as mentioned in Laura’s books. By year’s end the students were accomplished writers as they had faithfully worked on cursive writing. Several plays had been performed for other classes by the reading classes. Second Graders learned many new skills and broadened those learned in previous grades as they became very independent workers. BACK ROW: L fo R: Mary Leidholt, Denise Karst, Dustin Stephan, Jason Knudsen. Jessica Person. Coy Larson. MIDDLE ROW: Jenny Gab, Kevin Hoerner, Keith Mertz, Andrea Eisenbeisz, Carrie Simon, Christy Bosch, Mrs Schmierer. FRONT ROW: Paul Huber, Jeb Schock, Wayne Huber. Ta- bitha Leidholt. 13 First Grade Learns Five Senses The first grade class has enjoyed learning about the 5 senses of the brain. The children tried to read a primer in braille and learned how difficult it was to walk around without sight, (they were blindfolded); they listened for sounds, they felt things with their hands; they tasted and smelled many different items. The unit was finished by making a poster of themselves using their five senses. BACK ROW: L to R: Michelle Gisi, Brooke Dohn, Jeremy Hoffman, Timothy Thomas. Curtis Jackson. Melanie Green. Brent Beitelspacher, Eric Bieber, Shane Jacobs. Craig Hoerner, Brenda Mongeon. MIDDLE ROW: Jason Buechler, Kimberly Young. Mrs. Bieber. Rachel Johnston. FRONT ROW: Adam Dorr, Melissa Kiesz. Justin Bieber. Gary Grismer. Mark Beitelspacher, Joel Haar. Kindergarten Masters Alphabet The Kindergarten Class enjoyed working in the letterbooks. Letterbooks corrolate reading, handwriting, listening and oral language skills. The students learned about the alphabet: the letter names, how to write them, what sounds they represent and what function they serve as they are blended to form words. We also added two new students during the school year. Perry Rye and Rocky Hand increased our enrollment to seventeen students. BACK ROW: L to R: Andrea Knudsen. Joel Kennedy. Heather Person, David Heilman, Steve Goebel, Jerrod Goetz, Kirk Huber MIDDLE ROW: Randy Wolf. Nicole Haar, Jessica Sandmeier, Lori Beitelspacher, Lori Heil- man, Mrs. Kurle, FRONT ROW: Jason Hoerner. Josh- ua Manning, Shannon Grismer. 14 1. Pansy Stephan “helps out” in First Grade. 2. Mrs. Jacobs trying to escape! 3. “Oscar the Grouch makes an appearance at the Hallow een Party. 4. Grade school in disguise. 5. Looks like they are anxious to learn! 6. First Grade learns the art of panomine. 7. Mark Bei- telspacher and Shane Jacobs caught taking a little break. 8. Get those hands clean, second grade. 9. Sixth grade waiting in the lunch line. 10. Mrs. Schmierer is giving extra help. 11. Boy. are those fifth graders hungry!” 12. Grade school participated in the Home- coming parade. 13. Kindergarten has play time before school starts. 15 1 and Marla Homecoming Is The “Main Event” Alright Doerr! Congratulations!!! That’s right Ann you won!! Wow! That was some play!! “Best of the Movies” was the theme leading this year’s home- coming festivities. Many things happened during the week, with dress-up days and the classes making the floats. Coronation was lead off with a skit contest, which the sopho- mores taking 1st and seniors tak- ing 2nd. The “Main Event” of the evening was the crowning of the 1982 Homecoming King and Queen Ron Doerr Ann Gross. After coronation there was a bonfire, led by the cheerleaders, to fire up the crowd for Monday nights game. Monday was topped off with a parade, featuring floats by the classes and the local businesses and the 1982 royalty and the BHS Band. That evening was the homecoming football game against the Warner Monarchs, which the Bobcats pulled off with a score of 40-6, to win. Steve shows his pearly whites!! Left: Leading the evening was Mister Mistress of ceremonies Darron Jaci. Above: Cheerleaders show spirit before the parade. 17 Nine-Man Football Returns To BHS Nine man football returned to Bowdle this year after a three year absence. The team’s season ended with a 3-1 record after numerous injuries were incurred. There were 20 hard working guys who stuck out the season, 10 from high school and 10 from junior high. The one senior and two juniors were appointed as the team’s Tri-Captains. When asked about his feelings about the season. Coach Knudsen said he was impressed with the team’s outcome and was proud of how they played. He also felt that next year’s team will posses alot of quality with 8 lettermen returning. The Bobcats won this year’s homecoming game over the Warner Monarchs by a 40-6 score. TEAM WE THEY Pollock 18 30 Pollock JV 26 14 Warner JV 40 6 Hoven JV 8 6 Back Row: L to R: Coach Ted Knudsen. John Bauer, Don Gross, Mike Weisz- haar, Tim Stotz, Darren Stephan. Vince Gauer, Ron Doerr, Darwin Harr. Asst. Coach Gary Bachman. Middle Row: Tim Karst, Aaron Knudsen, Tom Leidholt, Russ Maier, Dick Stotz. Tracy Kopecky, Front Row: Terry Kopecky, Chad Huber, Curt Weiszhaar, Joey Beadle, Doug Haar, Student Manager Jason Heintzman. The 1982 team Tri-Captains were seniors Ron Doerr. and juniors Tim Stotz. and Mike Weiszhaar Top Row: Mike making a great reception. The coach giving Tim some instructions. Middle: The varsity scrimag- ing against the younger play- ers. Darren running for a gain Bottom: Ron huddles with the cheerleaders. 18 Leadership Guides Students The 1982 senior class officers and advisors were. Back Row: L to R: Mr. Ted Knudson. and Mike Geier, Sec.-Treas. Front Row: L to R: Ron Doerr. Pres.. Romano Adajar, Student Coun. Rep., and Mrs. Cheryl Dewaid. The 1982 junior class officers were. L to R: Mr. Keith Meyer. Jaci Job. Sec. Treas., Darrin Bollinger. Pres.. Mary Geier, Student Coun. Rep., and Mr. Gary Bachman. The members of the 1982-83 BHS Stu- dent Council were active in planning this years successful homecoming activities. The council selected the theme and planned and organized the parade. The Council also sponsored the dance follow- ing the activities on the night of corona- tion. Members of the 1982 student council includes. Back Row L to R: Joey Beadle. Shelly Beadle. Vince Gauer, Tom Heil- man. Curt Weiszhaar. Barrb Bollinger, and Mr. Harris Haupt Advisor. Middle Row: Don Gross. Ron Doerr-Sec. Treas . Darrin Bollinger. Romano Adajar. John Bauer. Front Row: Marla Vetch-Pres., Mary Geier-V.P. The 1982 sophomore class officers and advisors The 1982 freshmen class officers and advisors were Back Row: L to R: Shelly Beadle- were L to R: Mr Byron Palsma, Don Gross-Pres., Student Coun Rep.; Geri Knect Sec. Treas., Vince Gauer-Pres . Front Row: Mr Scott Lisa Schlect-Sec. Treas , John Bauer-Student Coun. Parkhurst. and Mr. Tim Dewaid. Rep , and Mr Harris Haupt. 19 Lady Bobcats “Play The Game” The 1982 Lady Bobcats “Played the Game” well with a 9-10 overall record this year under Coach B. Palsma. The Bobcats finished fourth in the YTC Tour- nament. Selected to the All-Conference honorable mention list was Senior Ann Gross. The Cats also had a great District III Tournament. They captured the third place trophy with a victory over Java 33- 31. Picked on the first team for the Dis- tricts was Ann Gross. Mary Geier and Patty Geier were named to the second team. Co-Captains for the 1982 Girls Basketball Season were Seniors: Ann Gross and Jean Peterman. Marla Vetch was Student Manager statisticaian for the girls. L to R: Backrow: Heidi Eisenbeis, Michelle Geier, Patty Geier, Sharon Beadle, Marilyn Buechler, Jean Peterman. Coach Palsma, Ann Gross, Deb Huft, Geri Lynn Knecht, and Sandy Jackson. Front Row: Shelly Beadle. Shirley Gabriel, Lisa Schlect, Amanda Haar, Marla Vetch. Denise Strouckel, DeShannon Raba. 20 TEAM Eureka Java Hoven Hosmer Roscoe Cresbard Selby Herreid Wakpala Roscoe Eureka Pollock Hosmer THEY 36 30 29 27 44 56 53 44 27 63 24 27 35 L to R Back Row: Penny Beiber, Doris Heilman, Kathy Haupt, Michele Gauer. Michelle Spiry, Cindy Schack, Pam Gabriel, Front Row: Shelly Huber, Collette Beiber, Barb Bollinger. 1. Jean goes up for the shot. 2. Patty takes the layup. 3. Mary shoots for two. 4 The girls taking it easy. 5. Ann looking for a pass. 6. Deb takes the shot. 21 Staff Preserve Memories And Highlights The seniors combined efforts this year to form the Bobcat Pride and Annual Staffs. The girls were in charge of the Bobcat Pride and acted as editors of the annual while the boys made up the rest of the staff. The seniors were kept busy preserving the memories and highlights of 82-83 school year. Annual Staff consisted of all seniors this Rohrbach, Romano Adajar. Mike Geier. year. STANDING: Ron Doerr, Steve Ann Gross. Marla Vetch, Jean Peterman Heintzman, Tim Heilman. SITTING: Jami 1. NOTE Ice how Jean gets to draw all the notes 2 Ron’s tough decision. “What’s my headline going to be?” 3. What? Are the boys really working on the annual. 4 Edi tors getting ready to mail in the first twenty pages of the annual. 5. Editors. Ann. Jean. Marla, working on another issue of the Bobcat Pride. 6. Where did everybody go? Board Has Productive Year The new administration and school board worked togeth- er to create a very productive year for the 1982-83 school year. Purchasing much needed new equipment, including six computers, added much enjoyment and enthusiasm for both the teachers and students. . Vw ACK ROW L to R Norbert Thomas, Superintendent oeisi. Principal Harris Haupt, Larry Gauer. FRON i o Thomas. Business Manager Cathy ftlumhardtrpt- WM Faculty Leads Way 1. Mr. Dewald (English, history, world studies) is busying making sure the students have plenty of work. Is there any doubt? 2 Mr Bachman (vo. ag.. economics) caught gazing out of the window dream ing of?? 3. Mr. Haupt, Principal, working at his favorite pastime. 4. Mr. Knudsen. Supt., caught in the act doing something devious!! 5. Mrs. Person (librarian, sciences) doing her “homework” for biol- ogy class. 6. Mr. Meyer (math, science) spending some of his free time in the lounge — working?? 25 “I’d Like To Teach. . . ” 1. Mr Parkhurst (music) in his office trying to hide his breakfast!! 2. Mrs. Dewald (busi- ness. human growth) looking calm and or- ganized at her podium. 3. Palsma and Park hurst “rowing their boats!” 4 Mrs. Knudsen (7th 8th) at “the machine getting ready for the day. 5. Mr Palsma (business math and PE) has a big smile for the camera. 6. Ms Vander Lugt (speech therapist) caught in action between students 7. Mrs Buechler (Title 1) - smile! It’s that time of years again for the photographer r They Make It Happen 1. Stan Zimmer and Bernice Schlect caught with broom in hand and ready for action. 2. L to R: Blake Eisenbeisz, Har old Haupt. Susan Leidholt were are reliable bus drivers for the year. 3. Elaine Geier and Cathy Blumhardt are tak- ing a little break away from their office duties. 4. “Hey Good Looking, What Ya Got Cooking is a very appropri- ate song for our cooks Ade line Brown and Lila Bach man. 5. Boy, Cathy are ydu good at licking envelopes! 6. Mr Haupt is giving Elaine the official eye examination!! Bobcats Show Determination With a young team this year (only one senior) the Bobcats showed spirit and determination ending the season with a 7-12 record, the best in the past 2 years. The Cats captured 7th place in the conference tourney and ended the year with a conference record of 4- 5. The Bobcats were eliminated in first round play of the district tourney. Mike Geier, team captain and the only player not returning next year, will be missed for his defensive play and numerous rebounds. Senior Mike Geier is giving senior cheerleader Jean Peterman a little lift. BACK ROW: L to R: Stat. Sandy Jackson. Russ Maier. Darren Stephan, Don Gross. Tim Stotz. Mike Geier, Mike Weiszhaar, Vince Gauer. Dick Stotz, Coach Palsma. MIDDLE: Bobby Aldinger, Joey Beadle, Robert Heilman. Terry Kopecky. Chad Huber. Troy Huber, Wes Job. FRONT: Tracy Kopecky. Allan Grismer, Allen Jackson, Derrick Walz, Tom Leidholt, Aaron Knudsen, Curt Weiszhaar and Tom Heilman. Junior Mike Weiszhaar was named to the YTC Tourney Team and to the All-Dis- trict Tourney Second Team. A little higher Tim for that rebound. 28 Wakpala Java Ipswich Hoven Glenham Hoven Cresbard Roscoe Hosmer Java Selby 35 60 48 58 57 65 Herreid Eureka Roscoe Pollock 45 59 71 66 49 68 56 53 49 60 59 51 ■11 63 81 1. Mike goes for two big ones. 2. Go Don! They are hot on your trail. 3. Vince is going in for a tricky lay up. 4 Nice shot Mike!! 5. Darren makes a clean break for two points. 6. What talent — a one-handed shot. 7. Somebody get the ball! 8. Watch out, Mike. Someone else wants that ball!! 29 Coach Barbera BACK ROW: L to R: Michele Gauer. Der- rick Walz, Curt Weiszhaar. Tom Leidholt, Russell Maier. Tom Heilman. Aaron Knud- sen, Tim Karst, Doris Heilman L to R: Allen Jackson. Bobby Aldinger, Troy Huber. Joey Beadle. Terry Kopecky, Chad Huber. Rob- ert Heilman. Wesley Job. Grade Basketball Is Back In Full Swing The grade basketball program was back in full swing. The grades were kept busy with their numer- ous games both home and away. Steve Barbera was hired to coach the grade teams. The records compiled for the year were 7 8 grade boys — 4-5; 5 6 grade boys — 7-1; and the 5 6 6 grade girls —2-4. TOP: Penny Bieber. BOTTOM: Michelle Spiry. Doris Heil- man RIGHT: BACK ROW: L to R: Michele Gauer. Statistician. Sue Maier, Tricia Stotz. Kristy Zimmer. Tina Mertz. Amy Grismer. Doris Heilman. Statistician L to R: Shawn Huber. Nicole Bonen, Sherry Spiry. Tammy Bieber. Amy Thomas Doris Heilman. L to R: Kelly Thom as, Erik Thomas. Shawn Grismer. Brian Ausland, Terron Voller. BACK ROW: L to R: Michele Gauer. Mark Hoerner, John Ham. James Geier, Doug Leidholt. Brad Haupt, “You Bet, You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet” “You bet. You bet, You ain’t seen nothin’ yet!” That was the 1983 Bobcat cheering cry. A great amount of time was spent making run throughs and posters to show support for the cats. They also had the priveledge of hosting all the pepfest to fire up the fans. Great Pose!! I _ FOR A B Boys Basketball Cheerleaders: TOP: L to R: Heidi Eisenbeisz, Sharon Beadle, Shelly Beadle, Patty Geier, Marilyn Buechler BOTTOM Mary Geier. Michelle Geier. Jean Peterman Girls Basketball: L to R: Doris Heil- man, Penny Bieber, Tammy Syhre, Michelle Spiry. Football Cheerleaders: TOP: Heidi Eisenbeisz. Mary Geier. Geri Knecht. Sharon Beadle. c o co 0) CO CO 32 Once again sixteen mem- bers of the BHS Drill Team kept time with the basketball season. After long hours of hard work, the girls present- ed themselves at most of the home games. The biggest highlight of performing was when the girls traveled to Ho ven for the District Tourna- ment, and to Aberdeen to perform at the regionals. The girls also performed at the YTC Tournament. A big help to the drill team was Shelly Beadle, who ran the music and Doris Heilman, who was an alternate. L. to R: Mary Geier — Co-Captain, Deb- bie Parkhurst — Advisor, Jean Peter- man — Captain. BACK ROW: L to R: Patty Geier. Dawn Bieber, Sandy FRONT: Teresa Strouckel. Penny Bieber, Beth Bieber, Mi Jackson. Deb Huft, Geri Knecht, Mary Geier. Marilyn chelle Geier. Jean Peterman. Janel Stotz, Heidi Eisenbeisz, Buechler. Sharon Beadle. Jaci Job. 1. Don’t be camera shy, Mailyn. 2. Let’s get organized!! 3. You tell em’ Jean. 4. Wow!! That is some kick, Doris. Marching Band Returns To BHS The Bowdle High School Concert Band, under the new direction of Mr. Parkhurst, worked very hard to be ready for all the 82-83 activities which included a marching band this year. The band trav- eled to Hosmer for the Edmunds County Band Festival and many students were picked to perform in the honor band. The students also journeyed to Mobridge to recieve a II rating at contest. The band performed at many different functions like homecoming, pep rallies, football and basketball games, Christmas and spring concerts to make for a very musical year. Ann Gross recieved a II rating on her (lute solo at small group contest. Three band students traveled to Mobridge to try out for All-State Band. L to R: Dawn Bieber — flute, Don Gross — tuba. Geri Knecht — Alto Sax. Although none of them qualified, they all scored well at the tryouts. Band Officers for this year were: L to — President, Mike Geier — Vice- R: Jaci Job — Secretary. Ann Gross President, Mary Geier — Treasurer. Right: Don Gross recieved the only superior on his tuba solo at the small group contest 33 r STANDING: L to R: Scott Parkhurst • Director, Vince Gauer, Darrin Bollinger. Chad Huber, Tim Karst. BACK ROW: Mary Geier, Geri Knecht, Michelle Spiry, Barb Bollinger, Jean Peterman, Marilyn Buechler. Joey Beadle, Flynt Schack, John Bauer. Don Gross. Tom Leidholt, Derrick Walz, Aaron Knudsen. Mike Weisz- haar, Tim Stotz. MIDDLE ROW: Patty Geier, Teresa Strouckel, Sandy Jackson, Penny Beiber, Shelly Huber, Michelle Geier, Beth Beiber, Bobby Aldinger, Colette Bieber, Tom Heilman, Curt Weisz- haar, Darren Stephan, Mike Geier. FRONT ROW: Jaci Job, Deb Huft, Ann Gross, Sharon Beadle, Dawn Bieber, Heidi Eisenbeisz. Shelly Beadle. Cindy Schack, Kathy Haupt, Selena Goetz, and Doris Heilman. “Don’t Stop The Music” TOP: Flute Trio, consisting of Shelly Beadle, Heidi Eisenbeisz. and Cindy Schack. received a II rating at Small Group Contest. LEFT: The new band and choral director was Mr. Scott Park- hurst Marilyn Buechler received a II rating on her bass clarinet solo at contest. STANDING: L to R: Nicole Bonen, Sue Maier, Kristy Zimmer. Jason Heintzman, Kerry Job, Sherry Spiry, Scott Parkhurst BACK ROW: Terron Voller, Tricia Stotz, Krecia Beitalspacher, Doug Leidholt, Amy Thomas, Karen Wolf. Kindra Beitalspacher, Erik Thomas. MIDDLE ROW Kelly Thom- as, Brad Haupt, Bryan Ausland. Travis Bender. Mark Harner. Dale Hoerner, Karin Strouckel, Stacey Frankfurth, Michelle Ja- cobs. FRONT ROW: Tammy Bieber, Shawn Huber, Tina Mertz, Cindy Strouckel, Jodi Job. Stephanie Eisenbeisz. Amy Grismer. 35 Bowdle Hosts Choral Festival A trip to the Nursing Home, Christmas carolling on Main Street, singing at Graduation, performing at Graduation, and hosting the Choral Festival were just a few of the activities that kept the chorus members busy during the year. The finale of the year was receiving a I rating at the Large Group Music Contest at Mobridge. BACK ROW: L to R: Kathy Haupt, Janel Stotz, Deb Huft. Michelle Geier, Tammy Syhre, Marla Vetch, Don Gross. Mike Geier, John Bauer. Geri Knecht, Ann Gross. Sandy Jackson, Dawn Bieber. MIDDLE ROW: Jaci Job, Denise Strouckel, Beth Bieber, Shar- on Beadle. Shelly Beadle, Derrick Walz, Tim Karst. Jean Peterman. Shirley Gabriel, Kristy Huft, Cindy Schack, Selena Geotz. Scott Parkhurst. FRONT ROW: Barb Bollinger, Shelly Huber, Penny Bieber. Heidi Eisenbeisz, Doris Heilman, Bobby Aldinger, Curt Weiszhaar, Michele Gauer, Pam Gabriel. Collette Bieber. Teresa Strouckel. TOP: Heidi makes Grand Canyon 3 BOT- TOM Mixed Chorus takes a little break Girls Ensemble, consisting of: BACK L to R: Shelly Beadle. Sharon Beadle, Heidi Eisen- beisz. Michelle Geier. Geri Knecht. FRONT: Cindy Schack. Jean Peterman, Dawn Bieber Received a II rating at the Small Group Contest. 36 And Students “Sing, Sing A Song” The Girls Glee received a I rating at contest. BACK ROW: L to R: Sharon Beadle, Janel Stotz, Michelle Geier, Tammy Syhre, Deb Huft. Marla Vetch. Geri Knecht, Shelly Bea- dle. Sandy Jackson. Ann Gross. Jean Peter- man. MIDDLE ROW: Scott Parkhurst, Kathy Haupt, Jaci Job. Beth Bieber, Heidi TOP: L to R Mixed Ensemble consisting of BACK Curt Weiszhaar. Mike Geier. John Bauer MIDDLE ROW: Michelle Geier, Ann Gross. Jean Peterman FRONT ROW: Cindy Schack, Sharon Beadle, received a II rat ing at contest. LEFT: Accompanists were L to R: Shelly Beadle, Beth Bieber. and Heidi Eisenbeisz. Jean Peterman received a II rating Eisenbeisz. Dawn Bieber. Shirley Gabriel. on hcr sin9in9 «' Kristy Huft. Cindy Schack. Selena Geotz FRONT ROW Barb Bollinger. Shelly Huber. Denise Strouckel, Penny Bieber. Doris Heilman. Michele Gauer, Pam Gabriel. Collette Bieber, and Teresa Strouckel. Chosen for All-State Chorus were: L to R: Mike Geier. Ann Gross. John Bauer, and Beth Beiber. FTA Members Assist Teachers Five girls from grades 9-12 participated in FTA this year. The girls were kept busy doing jobs for the teachers. Some of their jobs included: dittoing papers, hanging up bulletin boards, typing and helping the grade school students. Deb Huft taking time to smile while working with the fifth grade class. Sandy Jackson showing us the work she does in second grade. Geri Knecht helping the first grade Mary Geier and Marla Vetch take time out from work 9€t rea y or Halloween, ing in the principal's office to show us their pearly whites.” Mary Geier And Girls 800 Meter Track enthusiasts were out in full force as the number of participants in track increased considerably. Highlights of the year consisted of school records broke in the long jump and 200 meter dash by Mari- lyn Buechler and the boys 1600 meter run. Qualifing for the state track meet were Mary Geier in the shot put and the girls 800 meter relay. (Buechler, P. Geier, Beadle and M. Geier) Doris hands off to Shelly in the two-mile relay. BACK ROW: L to R: Student Manager Mi chelle Geier, Mary Geier, Sharon Beadle, Beth Bieber, Doris Heilman, Janel Stotz, Marilyn Buechler. Patty Geier. Shelly Bea- dle, Student Manager Deb Huft FRONT ROW: Kathy Haupt, Michelle Spiry, Michele Gauer. Shelly Huber, Barb Bollinger, Heidi Eisenbeisz, Cindy Schack. SCOREBOARD Girls Boys Girls Boys Hoven Warm-Up 31 15 Gettysburg Rotary Relays 8 2 Mobridge Invitational 8 10 Hoven Legion Invitational 6 5 Aberdeen Relays — — YTC at Hoven 12 13 Triangular at Hoven 53 52 Regionals at Gettysburg 16 6 Eureka Legion Inv. 12 4 B0W0L£ TOP: Curt gets ready to take off in the Boys two-mile relay. BOTTOM: What form. Don- nie!! BACK ROW: L to R Tim Karst. John Bauer. Mike Weiszhaar. Don Gross, Vince Gauer. Darren Stephan, Dick Stotz. FRONT 40 ROW Chad Huber. Wes Job. Bobby Al- dinger. Curt Weiszhaar. Joey Beadle. Troy Huber. Derrick Walz. Relay Qualify For State Meet t 1. Mike pushes for the line. 2. The girls 880 yd relay placed second in this race. 3. Patty leaps for a good jump. 4. Vince gives it his best “shot! 5. Darren breaks the string for a win in the 880 yd. run. 6. Just a little farther, Sharon. 7. Marilyn pushes to get across the line. 8. That’s it John. Break that string. 41 6 Thespians Present “Rest Assured” The All-School Play Cast presented a 3-act comedy called “Rest Assured.” The story was about a fidgety, nervous father not letting his daughter marry into a poor family. And the fight was on and on and on!! The thespians presented a matinee and evening performance before a very re- ceptive audience. BACK ROW: L to R: Shelly Beadle. Sharon Beadle, Ron Doerr, Heidi Eisen- beisz, Jean Peterman. MIDDLE: Jami Rhorbach, Geri Knecht, Marla Vetch, Ann Gross, Beth Bieber. FRONT: John Bauer. Tim Heilman, Don Gross. Darrin Bollinger, Romano Adajar. 42 Take another bow!! BACK ROW: L to R: Sandy Jackson. Marilyn Buechler, Kathy Haupt, Mi Patty Geier, Mary Geier FRONT: chelle Geier, Deb Huft. Helping produce the play this year was Student Director — Jean Peterman, and Stage Manager, Darrin Bollinger I© 83‘.’-Dlt 1 Put you dukes up and fight!! 2. Don sure did like this part of the play. 3 What a duo? 4. Darrin is that “really you? 5. Hurry! Only ten minutes until curtain. 6. Is play prac- tice always this much fun? 7. Mr Parkhurst gives Don Gross the finish- ing touches. 9. The play sure has aged Heidi!! Mr Morlock Tim Heilman Mrs Morlock Beth Bieber Mary Ann Gross Jessica Sharon Beadle Mildred Marla Vetch Joe Lanconi Romano Adajar Martha Jean Peterman Lucifer Darrin Bollinger Mrs. Schmaltz Shelly Beadle Dr. Brown John Bauer Miss Akres Geri Knecht George Ron Doerr Mr Black Jami Rohrbach Mrs. Frink Heidi Eisenbeisz FFA Members Compete On National Level The Bowdle Future Farmers of America began the 1982-83 year by winning the Northeast SD Area Pas- ture and Range judging contest. Jami Rohrbach represented the local chap- ter at the State Soil Conservation Speech Contest at Pierre in De- cember. After Christmas vacation, chapter members began studying for the State FFA production contests held in Brookings on April 17-19. The high- light of the convention was Ron Doerr being installed as a state farmer. Other high ranking individual judges were Tim Heilman 6th place in dairy cattle judging, Mike Weiszhaar 10th place in dairy cattle with that team finishing 13th overall. Marilyn Buechler was the third member on the team. Concluding the year was the Fourth Annual FFA Banquet where members and guests were recognized for their achievements throughout the year. BACK ROW: L to R Jami Rohrbach. Tim Heilman. Marilyn Buechler. Mike Weiszhaar, Lauren Oster, Mike Geier, Don Gross. Darren Stephan. Steve Heintzman, Ron Doerr. Mr Bachman FRONT ROW: DeShannon Raba. Dick Stotz. Gary Frankfurth, Lisa Schlecht. Allan Grismer. Flynt Schack, and Fer nando Adajar. Tim Heilman receiving congratulations upon winning the State Proficiency Award in Home and Farmstead Improvement He received $100 at the State Convention in Brookings. BACK ROW: L to R: Jami Rohrback. Marilyn Buechler. Lauren Oster Mike Geier. Mike Weisz haar, Tim Heilman, Ron Doerr and Mr Bachman These people served as officers for the 82-83 year. LEFT: President Ron Doerr presented an award to Alvin and Morris Kurle for Outstanding Business Support in 82-83. RIGHT: Larry Gauer was given the Honorary Chapter Farmer Award for 82 83 Tim, Jami. Mike G. and Lauren are busy studying plant life at the National Pasture and Range Judging contest held in Oklaho ma. 2. The senior boys giving Mr Bachman a certificate of appreciation for his four years at Bowdle. 3. Top award winners at the annual banquet were Darren Stephan, outstanding sophomore; Marilyn Buechler, outstanding junior; Dick Stotz, Star Green- hand Award; Tim Heilman. Star Chapter Farmer and Ron Doerr, Dekalb Award 4 Jami, Mike and Steve gave the Food For America presentation during National FFA Week. 5. The finished bleachers built by the FFA students 6. Participants in the Bowdle- Coon Rapids, IA FFA Exchange Program 7. Lauren is so thrilled about being auctioned off. 8. New addition to the City Park built by the FFA members. Seniors Sponsor Fund-Raising Projects The seniors held many fund raising activities this year to sponsor their senior trip to Washington D.C. Some of the fund raisers held were a chili feed, pancake feed, jewelry sale, slave auction, and sold emergency heaters, flowers for Valentine’s Day, and concessions for all sports events. 1. Yes, Darrin you can have some chili!! 2. Such deep con- centration!! 3. Juniors look on while Mary enjoys flowers. 4 Senior girls working hard or hardly working??? 5. Don’t just stand there Jami serve the pancakes. 6. Ro mano getting ready to clean up his mess!! 7. Mike getting sold to the highest bidder. 46 I I Students Noted For Accomplishments This years awards ceremony was held May 16, 1983 in the school gym. The students were recognized by their class advisors for outstanding achievements and accomplishments for the year. Awards this year were given for cheerleading, drill team, FTA, sports, music, typing, drama, and annual and paper staff. Best Actress and Best Actor for the All- School play was awarded to Marla Vetch and Tim Heilman. Ron Doerr was selected as Most Valuable Player in football. Selected as Most Valuable Player for girls and boys basketball were from L to R: Ann Gross and Mike Weisznaar. From L to R: Marilyn Buechler and Darren Stephan were selected as MVP for girls and boys track. L to R Beth Bieber was awarded Outstanding Music Student for 82-83 Mike Geier was the recipient of the John Phillips Sousa and the National Choral Award. 47 After We Go, BHS Will Never Be s-------- Romano Adajar £ Times change and so do people. We, the Class of ’83, will graduate in May. When we leave BHS will never be the same, and neither will we. The only things that won’t change are our memories. Memories are goals that we reach for and then leave behind. With each new achievement and each passing day we make more memories for our- selves. Our memories of BHS will re- main within us. We, the Class of 83, have had many cherishable moments like, homecoming, senior trips, times of laughing, fighting, sharing, caring, and most of all graduation. These memories will always be a part of our past and future. r Ron Doerr Mike Geier Ann Gross Tim Heilman Steve Heintzman Seniors Spotlight Personalities Ann Gross was voted as Most Musical- ly Inclined by the class of 1983. Most Athetically Inclined was Ron Doerr. Voted as the Bigest Wolf and Flirt was Mike Geier and Ann Gross. Romano Adajar was voted Most Likely to Succeed by his fellow classmates. Voted as the Class Clown was the one and only Tim Heilman. Steve Heintzman was voted as having the Most Memorable Laugh 50 Senior Finale ROMANO ADAJAR Boys Cho rus, 3; Mixed Chorus, 3; Boys State; Annual Staff, 4; Student Council, 2-4; School Play, 3-4; Class Officer, 1; Graduation Usher; Valedictorian. RON DOERR - Football, 3-4; Track, 2 3-4; FFA, 1-2-3-4; Boys Chorus, 1-2-3; Mixed Chorus, 1-2- 3; Annual Staff, 4; Student Council, 3; School Play, 4; Swing Choir, 2; Homecoming King; Class Officer. 1- 2-4: Prom Waiter; Graduation Usher; Salutatorian. MIKE GEIER - Boys Basketball, 1- 2- 3-4; FFA, 1-2-3-4; Boys Chorus, 1- 2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Band. 1-2-3-4; Annual Staff, 4. Bobcat Pride Staff, 3; Swing Choir. 2; Homecoming Candidate: Class Officer. 2-4; Prom Waiter; All-State Chorus, 3-4. ANN GROSS - Girls Basketball, 1- 2- 3-4; Track, 1-2; B-Club, 2; Girls Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 1- 2-3-4; Band, 1-2-3-4; Girls State; Annual Staff. 4; Bobcat Pride Staff, 2-3-4; Student Council, 1; Class Of- ficer, 1-3; School Play, 1-2-3-4; Swing Choir, 2; Homecoming Queen; Prom Waitress; Graduation Usherette; All-State Chorus, 2-3-4. TIM HEILMAN - Boys Basketball. 1-2-3; FFA, 1-2-3-4; Annual Staff. 4; School Play. 3-4; Homecoming Candidate. STEVE HEINTZMAN - FFA. 2-3-4; Annual Staff, 4; Bobcat Pride Staff, 3. JEAN PETERMAN - Girls Basket- ball, 12-3-4; Track, 1-2; Cheerlead- ing, 1-2-4; Drill Team, 1-2-3-4; FTA, 1-2; Library Club, 1-2; Girls Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 1- 2-3-4; Band, 1-2-3-4; Annual Staff, 4; Bobcat Pride Staff, 1 -2-3-4; Stu- dent Council, 3; School Play, 3-4-; Swing Choir, 2; Class Officer, 1-3; Boys Basketball Statistician, 3; Homecoming Candidate; Prom Waitress; Graduation Usherette. JAMI ROHRBACH - FFA, 1-2-3-4; Annual Staff, 4; Bobcat Pride Staff, 3; School Play, 4; Class Officer, 2. MARLA VETCH - Girls Basketball Statisician, 1-2-3-4; Track, 1-2-3; FTA, 1-2-3-4; Library Club. 1-2-3; Girls Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Mixed Cho- rus. 1-2-3-4; Annual Staff, 4; Bob- cat Pride Staff, 1-2-3-4; Student Council, 3-4; School Play, 1-2-3-4; Junior Snow Queen; Homecoming Candidate; Student Council Presi- dent; Prom Waitress; Graduation Usherette. 51 r Seniors Mark Beginning Tradition To DC On the big day of April 21, the Bowdle and Isabel seniors touched down in the city of Washington, D.C. for one of the most memorable and exciting times of their lives. This marked the beginning tra- dition of senior trips to D.C. They saw many interesting sites includ- ing: the Capitol, three sections from the Smithsonian Institution, the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorial, and all the other beautiful monuments that the city of- fered. The seniors also took a side trip to Mount Vernon, home of George Wash- ington, and the Gettysburg Battlefields. On their way back home they stopped to see the Arlington Cemetery. They all had a very enjoyable and unforgetable time. The seniors and Mr Knudsen stop to pose in front of the White House Ann cheers Marla up after visiting the house where President Lincoln died. The senior boys wait to get their luggage checked in. Jami, are you awake? r-« A view of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Don’t worry Mark, you’re a lot cuter. Mr. Knudsen looking so thrilled. Soldier guarding the tomb of the Unknown Aw! Steve you look so cute!! Soldier. 53 Graduates Go Their “Separate Ways” Commencement Exercises for the class of 1983, was held on May 15 at 2:00 pm in the Bowdle High School Gym. Speeches were given by Romano Adajar, Valedictorian and Ron Doerr, Salutatoriam There was a slide presentation of the senior trip to Washington, D.C. narrated by Superintendent Ted Knudsen, who accompanied the seniors on the trip. The mixed chorus sang one se- lection and a duet was sung by Mr. Scott Parkhurst and Mr. Ted Knud- sen. BACK ROW: L to R: Tim Heilman, Steve Ron Doerr. FRONT ROW: Romano Adajar, Heintzman, Mike Geier, Jami Rohrbach, Jean Peterman, Marla Vetch, Ann Gross. The 1983 Salutatorian, Ron Doerr. gave the Seniors a speech to remember. Alright Seniors!! You may move your tassels to the left from the right. Romano Adajar, 1983 Valedictorian, gives his classmates advice for the future. r £ o t % o u- % The Graduating Class Of 1983 Class Flower Yellow Rose Class Colors Dark Blue, Gold And White Class Motto “You can never plan the future by the past, although our memories will always last.” § . 0 it? i- 5? 1. Mike receives his diploma from Chairman Eisenbeisz. 2. That’s right Steve you go to the left 3. Mr Scott Park hurst and Mr. Ted Knudsen were one of the entertain- ments during graduation. 4 Ann. Marla and Jean wait for the big moment!! 5. Marla smiles for the camera. 55 The 1983 ushers and usherettes were; BACK ROW: L to R: Darrin Bollinger, Tim Stotz, Mike Weiszhaar, Lauren Oster, Head Usher. FRONT ROW: Teresa Strouckel, Beth Beiber. Head Usherette, Mari- lyn Buechler. Mary Geier. TOP: Everyone goes and congratu- lates the seniors. LEFT: Mixed Cho- rus performing during Commence ment Exercises. Eighth Grade Welcomed To High School The 1983 Eighth Grade received their diplomas from Superinten- dent Knudsen on May 15, in the Bowdle High School Gym. The Eighth Graders were welcomed into high school. Kathy Haupt receives her diploma from Su- perintendent Knudsen BACK ROW: L to R: Tim Karst, Tom Heil- man. Russel Maier, Mark Schlecht. Curt Weiszhaar. Chad Huber FRONT ROW Mi chelle Spiry, Doris Heilman. Kristy Huft, Tami Syhre, Kathy Haupt. Penny Beiber. 56 r r r r 1. Sharon doing a great impres- sion of a penguin!! 2. Put up your dukes and fight like a man. 3. Don't look so worried Stanley. 4 Ann and Jami having a little snowball fight. 5. Be “hind the scenes in the concession stand. 6. What a rare shot! Everyone is studying. 7. Too late Stan-we caught you loafing again! 8. Such concentration Jean, for only a shoe! 9. Darrin, the famous pop corn popper in action!! 10. Tim Heilman on one of his normal days. BHS Shows “Happy Days’’ f I r f r School’s Out 1. What’s the matter Marilyn, camera shy?? 2. A happy site at BHS. 3. Get down and boogie. Beth!! 4 Steve and Patty give us their biggest and best smiles. 5 Deb Huft takes her job as prompter very seriously. 6. Cheer leaders giving a fine performance at a basketball game. 7. That must of been a really boring film!! 8. One ‘‘final’’ pose before entering the State School in Red field. 9 What a cheery duo!! 10. An other one of Bowdle's exciting pep ral- lies!! 58 r r r «r For The Summer” 1. Tim you make such a pretty girl!! 2. Mr Dewald showing the latest mode of transportation! 3. Simon says. 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