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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1984 volume:

TIM YEAR TEE Stepping Towards Tomorrow The Bobcat 1983-1984 Presented By The Annual Staff Of Bowdle High School Bowdle, South Dakota 57428 Volume 65 INI RYE AREA Wars, Campaigns And Weather Make News 2 As we looked forward to our 1983 summer vacations, people throughout the world were experiencing some of the worst weath- er in 40 years. Violent weather patterns continued through the year with record amounts of snowfall, tornados, and below zero temperatures. Also in June, Sally Ride made history by being the first woman in orbit on the seventh launching of the space shuttle. As the summer continued the pace light- ened with a new fad that spread throughout the world. The movie Flashdance opened in July and introduced breakdancing along with a new style of dress fashioned after the movie. New teachers who joined the faculty this year were Kay Wolff, Carol Scallon, Jon Starkey, Larry Birchem, and Julie Leier. On September 15 Tim Stotz and Teresa Strouckel were crowned Homecoming King and Queen. The world was shocked when a South Kore- an Jetliner, Flight 007, was shot down by a Soviet fighter plane. 269 people were killed. In October, America involvement in Beruit reached its peak when a truck loaded with explosives drove into the U.S. headquarters killing more than 230 Marines. While the U.S. mourned the slaughter of their peace- makers in Lebanon, two days later other U.S. Marines invaded Grenada, a tiny is- land in the Caribbean. The Marines were able to rescue more than 1000 U.S. citizens from a group of ultra-leftist rebels and also found a large cache of Cuban and Soviet weapons. On the local scene the football season ended with a 3-6 record and girls basketball was in full swing. As the world pondered the problems in the Middle East, the nuclear war debate heated up. In November, ABC broadcast The Day After, a movie showing the after-effects of a nuclear war. This movie emerged as a mobi- lizing point for the anti-nuclear movement. Beth and Penny Bieber were named the Senior and Junior Snow Queens and repre- sented Bowdle at the state contest in Aber- 1. Mike Mittwollen is giving Mike Weiszhaar the healing hand. 2. Tim Stotz is busy looking for a fire — or is he? 3. Hang in there; Friday's coming! 4. Pajama Day prevails at BHS during homecoming festivities. Marilyn Buechler, Janel Stotz, and Teresa Strouckel are try- ing to escape from float building. 2. The Bowdle School in 1984. 3. Looks like there are more workers in the concession stand than customers. 4. Mary Geier and Darren Stephan seal their wedding vows ' with a kiss. 5. Janel, are Dracula's teeth really made of cheese? ©. We did it, says Don Gross and Darren Stephan after capturing the District VII Crown. 4 Stepping Towards Tomorrow deen, SD. With a wind chill of 80° below zero on Christmas Eve, many Bowdle peo- ple were wishing for warmer days to fill their Christmas stockings. Back on the national scene the democratic presidential campaign opened with full force in January. Walter Mondale was fa- vored as an easy winner until Gary Hart won the first primary of 1984 in New Hampshire. Former Senator George McGo- vern entered the race but dropped out in early March leaving Mondale, Hart and Jes- se Jackson as the only candidates. In Febru- ary President Ronald Reagan announced his candidacy for re-election and the Bow- dle Bobcats captured the District VII Crown. This was the first time in ten years the boys basketball team had won the dis- trict. Other winners were the American Olympians at the Winter Olympics in Sara- jevo, Yugoslavia. Soviet leader Yuri Andro- pov died after a lengthy illness and Pres. Reagan made the decision to pull the Ma- rines out of Beirut, which brought a sign of relief to many Americans. The United States slowly came out of their recession during 1983-84 but South Dakota saw many area farmers selling the family farm or going bankrupt. The WEB water project was and still is a major state issue. The state Board of Regents raised the re- quirements for entry into a state college, causing much controversy in the various levels of education. There were many fads that shaped our lives in 1983-84. Everyone wanted to know Where's the Beef? as we flocked to see movies like Return of the Jedi, Footloose, and Terms of Endearment, which swept the Academy Awards. Joan Rivers kept us laughing and Boy George and Culture Club kept our toes tapping and eyebrows raised. Michael Jackson was the music scene by reaching record-breaking sales on his Thriller album and by winning seven Grammy Awards. As the 1983-84 school year drew to an end, we were thinking of Stepping Towards Tomorrow as we prepared for our futures. 1. Resusci Anne takes a break after a long day of being saved. CPR Classes were taught to grades 7-12 this year. 2. Don Cross and Mrs. Dewald practice for Kung Fu Theater. 3. These students are showing their being cool in school act. THbYEAR THfc ◄ Stepping Towards Tomorrow With People ► Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Eighth Grade Seventh Grade Grades 6-K. Grade Teachers Grade Candids Personnel School Board «ilTlillU Beth Bieber Darrin Bollinger Seniors Work Washington A year of dreaming and achieving; that was the year of 1984 for 12 Seniors Mary Geier, Marilyn Buechlcr, Janel Stotz, and Beth Bieber are pictured on a dress up day during Homecoming in which Marilyn Buechler Debra Huft Mary Geier Jaci Job .seniors. The year was filled with many fun times while trying to raise about $o000 for their senior trip to Wash- ington D.C. The fund raisers consisted of bake sales, concession stands, various raffles and a slave auction. As they look back on their years of schooling they remember Home- comings, class trips, sharing things with each other and many more un- forgetable activities. As the year drew near to an end, they looked forward to graduation with excitement and sadness, but also with the knowledge of better things to come. 6 Lauren Oster Rhett Schack Beth Bieber sitting amongst her Mends dur- Teresa Strouckel Mike Weiszhaar ing Homecoming dress up days. 7 they used styles from a hit movie of 1983, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Hard For Trip Janel Stotz Tim Stotz Sophomores Participate In Homecoming Allan Grismer Amanda Haar Susan Harner Sandy Jackson Gary Frankfurth Shirley Gabriel Vince Gauer Maryann Greger Geri Lynn Knecht DeShannon Raba Dick Stotz Denise Strouckel The Sophomores began their second year of high school by participating in Homecoming activities. They performed a skit at Coronation entitled Swingin' , which was also the theme of their float. To end the year they decorated for graduation ceremoneies. Fernando Ada jar Shelly Beadle Dawn Bieber 9 Freshmen Have Active First Year The freshmen started the year playing an active role in homecoming by win- ning second place with their float Up Where We Belong. During the course of the year, the freshmen participated in boys' and girls' athletics, FFA, music, cheerleading, drill team and the all-school play which made for a full and Penny Bieber Kathy Haupt Doris Heilman Dan Krueger Russ Maier Mark Schlecht Michelle Spiry Tami Syhre Curt Weiszhaar The freshmen boys are cuaght in the act of working on their float. 10 Eighth Grade Sponsors Hoop Contest EIGHTH GRADE. BACK: L to R. Cindy Schack, Shelly Huber. Barb Bollinger. Bobby Aldingcr, Pam Gabriel, Michele Gauer, Aaron Knudsen, Se- Troy Huber, Bob Heilman, Wes Job, Loren Beitel- lena Goetz. Tom Leidholt, Derrick Walz, Darren spacher, Joe Beadle, and Colette Bieber. Greger, Terry Kopecky, Allen Jackson. FRONT: Winning the float com- petition in the home- coming parade for the second year in a row cer- tainly helped the eighth grade class start the year with a bang. Their float entry was entitled Selby Had a Tuff Time Staying Alive ' Throughout the long months they worked hard and looked for- ward to their eighth grade graduation on May 20. The class staarted their senior fund-raising ear- . ly by sponsoring a hoop shoot contest during all home boys' basketball games. All proceeds went toward their senior trip to Washington, DC in 1988. Seventh Grade Tours Bowdle Pioneer Speeches, creative writ- ing, and metric mea- surements were among the many academic ac- tivities added to the sev- enth grade curriculum. In addition to the class- room work they were al- lowed to participate in extracurricular activities which included building a float for the homecom- ing parade. While studying the in- vention of the movable type for the printing of books, the class toured the Bowdle Pioneer which prints the local ... -. newspaper. SEVENTH GRADE. BACK: L to R: Jodi Job, Brad Mertz. Jason Heintzman, Shawn Huber, Terron Haupt, Sue Maier, John Ham, Kristi Zimmer, Jim Voller. FRONT. Kelly Thomas, Cindy Strouckel, Geier, Krecia Beitelspacher, Amy Grismer, Mrs. Tricia Stotz, Nicole Bonen. Lois Knudsen. MIDDLE: Mark Harner, Tina 11 Grades Are Departmentalized Grades four, five and six were departmentalized this year. The erade school has not been departmentalized for many years. Principal Jon Starkey, Mrs. Jan Schock and Marie Nash headed the teaching staff. At semester time Ms. Nash left the staff and was re- placed by Ms. Lynette Grieve. Ms. Nash and Miss Grieve taught math, 4th and 5th science, and 5th social studies. Mr. Starkey taught 6th grade social studies and English. The students participated in grade band and during the winter months, grade basketball. Under the di- rection of Mr. Larry Bir- chem they had the oppor- tunity to play many games. SIXTH GRADE. BR: L to R: Brian Ausland, Troy Syhre, Douglas Leidholt. Travis Bender, Jason Birchem, Kindra Beitelspacher. MIDDLE ROW: Mr. Jon Starkey, Weylin Huber, Dale Hoerner, Karin Strouckel, Amy Thomas, Stacy Frankfurth, Michelle Jacobs. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Janice Schock, Eric Thomas, Shawn Grismer, Stephanie Eisenbeisz, Kerry Job, Sherri Spiry, Tammy Bieber, Lisa Heilman, Ms. Marie Nash. FOURTH AND FIFTH GRADE. BR: L to R Jennifer Bieber, Mr Jon Starkey, Roy Ulatan, Shayne Huber, Victoria Heilman, Melissa Huber, Joshua Bieber. Jer- rad Hoffman, Ryan Haupt, Lyle Beitelspacher, Ms. Marie Nash, Chadwick Haar, Mrs. Janice Schock, Tanya Thomas. MIDDLE ROW: Kory Huft, Jerry Beadle, Crystal Oster, Francine Person, Katrina Longhat, Melissa Sandmeier, Jamie Nilsen, Court- ney Huber, FRONT ROW: Jerry Kopecky, Tamara Ausland, James Leidholt, Melanie Simon, Annette Walz, Tammy Thomas 12 Third Graders Create Bookworm” THIRD GRADE: BACK ROW: L to R: Paul Huber, Carrie Simon, Denise Karst, Jessica Per- son, Ricky Hand, Dustin Stephan, Jason Knud- sen. MIDDLE ROW: Mrs. Carol Flanigan, Ta- bitha Leidholt, Kevin Hoemcr, Keith Mertz, Jeb Schock. FRONT ROW: Wayne Huber, Andrea Eisenbeisz, Jenny Gab, Coy Larson. The third graders worked hard together reading many books. Each time a student finished a book, a section was added on to a bookworm.” Their goal for the year was to get their bookworm all around the room. In math class, they were all excited when they finally memorized their multiplication and division facts. In science they learned about rocks, soils, plants, magnets, and animals. The class welcomed Brian Saylor into their room. However, they lost one student, Wayne Huber, who moved to Sioux Falls. Mrs. Carol Flanigan taught the third grade. Second Grade Studies Pioneer Life Pioneer life took on new meaning for the second graders when they toured Daco- tah Prairie Museum at Aberdeen. They made butter, dipped candles, sat by a spinning wheel and wrote on a slate with a slate pencil just as described by Laura Ingalls Wilder in her favorite Little House books. The second grade class was taught by Mrs. Elodie Schmierer. SECOND GRADE. BACK ROW: L to R: Joel Haar, Curtis Jackson, Melanie Green, Mrs. Elodie Schmierer, Eric Bieber, Jeremy Hoffman, Shane Jacobs, Mark Beitelspacher. MIDDLE ROW: Melanie Simon, Rachel Johnston, Jason Buechler, Michelle Gisi, Adam Dorr, FRONT ROW: Brent Beitel- spacher, Timothy Thomas. Melissa Kiesz, Kimberly Reuer, Justin Bieber, Gary Grismer. 13 First Grade Performs At Nursing Home The first graders have enjoyed learning to tell time. Telling time on a regular clock and on a digital clock was a fun experience for them. Tumbling before a large audience at half time of a basketball game was also an exciting time. The highlight of the year was planning a program of Halloween songs, poems, and choral readings for the residents of the Bowdle Nursing home. The children presented their program and gave each resident a jack-o- lantern made from an orange. The afternoon was a good learning experience. FIRST GRADE. BACK ROW: L to R. Nicole Haar, Andrea Knudsen, Heather Person, Steve Goebel, David Heilman. Jason Hoerner, Jarrod Goetz.Joel Kennedy, Shannon Grismer. MIDDLE ROW: Justin Birchem, Perry Rye, Mrs. Fern Bieber, Lori Beitelspacher, Jessica Sandmeier, Lori Heilman. FRONT ROW. Carol Merkel, Joshua Manning, Kirk Huber. Kindergarten Enjoys Trips The primary purpose of Kindergarten was to provide a group life that would further the intellectual, social, physical and emotional development of young children. Many field trips were enjoyed throughout the school year. A trip to the Gaylon Goetz farm to observe shearing the sheep was a highlight. The fire station, Martin Bieber Library, and other areas of the Bowdle school were also visited. KINDERGARTEN: BACK ROW: L to R: Timmy Jackson, Rocky Hand, Mrs. Venoy Kurlc. MID- DLE ROW: Zachary Carlson, Bridgit Kiesz, Sum- mer Hand. Tanya Meyer, Sara Buechler, Jamie Birchem, Veronica Fischer, Nicole Dorr, Brent Huber. FRONT ROW: Tara Hoffman, Cody Lar- son. Jason Hoerner. 14 Special Teachers Complete Faculty Several other teachers helped to complete the 1983-84 elementary faculty. Miss Grieve and Mr. Starkey taught in the new departmentalized 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. Miss DeVries and Mrs. Buechler were part of special programs designed to give extra assistance to students. ABOVE: Miss Lynette Grieve teaches 4th, 5th, and 6th science and math, and also 5th social studies. She was the new teacher replacing Marie Nash. Miss Grieve was also the girl's track coach. BELOW: Mr. Jon Starkey is the new elementary principal. He taught 4th, 5th, and 6th English, 6th social studies, and was asst, football coach. MRS. Elodie Schmierer and part of the second grade class are watching a loom demonstration given by Mrs. Linda Haupt during Am. Ed. Week. In addition to these programs, a new program to help gifted students is being considered for the 1984-85 school year. ABOVE: Miss Barb DeVries is the speech teacher for the surrounding area. She was in Bowdle Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. BELOW: Mrs. Marjorie Buechler, the Title I teacher, is shown in this picture helping Jerry Kopecky im- prove his reading skills. 15 ABOVE: Juniors Sharon Beadle and Donnie Gross are trying to hang a poster. Sharon and Donnie were the only FTA helpers in the elementary this year. Donnie helped Ms. Nash and Miss Grieve while Sharon helped Mrs. Kurle. BELOW: The kindergarten stu- dents are trying to decide which books to buy. A book fair was held in the library during American Education Week. Fourth graders Francine Person and Jamie Nilsen are busy mix- ing up a batch of bars. This was a project for American Education Week. 16 The Photographer catches the sixth graders in the middle of their social studies class. This class was taught by Mr. Jon Starky. Personnel Helps School Run Smoothly Several people played major roles in helping the school year run smoothly and orderly. These per- sonnel workers were responsible for school main- tenance, the office work, the hot lunches and trans- portation. Substitute teachers also helped the school run smoothly. They were always on call to take the place of absent teachers. The computer which was added to the office this year made Cathy Blunhardt and Elaine Geier's job much easier. Cathy Blumhardt was the business manager while Elaine Geier acted as the school secre- tary. Busily washing dishes are Mona Kennedy and Adeline Brown the two cooks for the Bowdle school system. ABOVE LEFT: Taking time out to pose for a picture are Stan Zimmer and Bernice Schlecht, the two custodians. ABOVE: Mrs. Rhonda Strouckel takes time out for a bottle of pop in the teacher's lounge after a day of substituting. BELOW LEFT: Blake Eisenbeisz, Harvey Leidholt, and Harold Haupt are the three bus drivers who have the responsibility of bringing the children safely to and from school. 17 Sandmeier Joins School Board Once again the administration and school board worked together to produce a successful year. Supt. Ted Knudsen and Alvin Eisenbiesz, board chair- man, attended the National Association of School Administrators' Convention to obtain new ideas for bettering our present school system. Mr. Knudsen also traveled to Colorado to bserve agifted student program, which the board is considering for our curriculum. Mr. Calvin Sandmeier joined the board this year to begin his 3 year term. Board members Calvin Sandmeier and Kenny Stephan contem- plate a problem during a board meeting. Calvin Sandmeier was a new member of the board this year. L to R: Principal Jon Starkey; Business Manager, Cathy Blumhardt, Supt. Ted Knudsen; Prin. Harris Haupt take a moment to pose for the camera. These administrators spent many hours working as an advisory council to the board. ABOVE: Norbert Thomas and Alvin Eisenbeisz appar- antly find something amusing before the beginning of the school board meeting. RIGHT: Besides represent- ing the school board as one of its members, Larry Gauer also runs the local newspaper. The Bowdle Pio- neer. Here our camera caught Larry taking pictures at one of the basketball games. 18 THkYEARTHE hi 1W1� INI1Y111IU Beth Bieber Places At Business Contest From learning how to type to produc- ing the Bobcat Pride in office practice were just a few skills that kept the business students busy. Mrs. Cheryl Dewald also taught business law and accounting. A new feature in the ac- counting class this year was a unit on computer accounting. Four students attended the annual business contest at NSC where Beth Bieber received the 2nd place trophy in accounting. ABOVE: John Bauer, Don Gross, and Michelle Geier almost'' look like they are working in business law class. BELOW: Vince Gauer shows real enthusiasm while the other sophomores don't exactly know what to think, as the camera zooms in during typing class. Senior Lauren Osier gives his total concentra- tion on the bookkeeping assignment and hopes his worksheet will balance this time. FT ! tu 1 Senior Beth Bieber proudly shows her second place trophy in accounting that she won at the annual business contest at Northern State Col- lege in March. Mrs. Cheryl Dewald helps Janel Stotz solve a problem on the dictaphone machine during office practice class. The dictaphone was just one of the many projects completed by the office practice class during the year. 20 Freshman Curt Weiszhaar is busy working out an algebra problem on the board. All freshmen were required to take algebra. ABOVE: Fernando Adajar appears to be sleeping or in deep thought, while Sue Harner and Dawn Bieber are busily work- ing in Sophomore geometry class. BELOW: Seniors Beth Bieber and Tim Stotz often did computer work in advanced math class. Math Students Work On New Requirements The high school and eighth grade math classes were taught by Mr. Keith Meyer. The seventh grade math class was taught by Mrs. Lois Knudsen. During the year the math students did extensive work on problem solving to prepare themselves for the state math requirements that will be in effect by 1987. In the spring several students attended the math contest held at Northern State College. Eighth grader Allen Jackson is getting a little extra help from Mr. Keith Meyer on his math assignment. Mrs. Lois Knudsen is helping Shawn Huber while the rest of the seventh graders complete their math assignment. 21 Students Expand English Skills Mr. Tim Dewald was kept busy with all four high school English classes this year. He taught basic gram- mar, spelling and literature. Of course, all the classes looked forward to his regular Friday vocabulary tests with great anticipation. Mrs. Lois Knudsen taught the seventh and eighth grade English classes where they learned how to give speeches and impiove their creative writing skills. Mrs. Lois Knudsen is helping Jodi Job with diagram- ming in seventh grade English. Don Gross is listening intently to Mr. Tim Dewald during junior English. This is Mr. Dewald's fourth year as the English instructor at B.H.S. ABOVE: The freshman English class are hard at work. BELOW: Seniors Mike Weiszhaar and Deb Huft are hardly working on their 15 page term papers in English class. Home Economics Returns To BHS For the first time in 20 years Bowdle once again had a home economics department. Under the instruction of Mrs. Kay Wolff, the high school students had the privi- lege of learning skills such as food nutrition, sewing, home management, human relations and consumerism. To make the new program possible, an addition of two kitchens, a refrigerator and four sewing machines were added to what once was the 7th and 8th grade room. Janel Stotz grates the cheese while Patty Geier and Jaci Job observe this horrendous feat. Mrs. Regina Jackson gives cake decorating tips to sophomore home ec. students. Dawn Bieber and Sandy Jackson. The class later sold raffles on the cake during a girl's basketball game. Mrs. Kay Wolff gives a baking demonstrations to the kindergarten during American Education Week. This was Mrs. Wolff's first year as home economics instructor at B.H.S. 23 Vo. Ag. Classes Have A Busy Year The vocational agriculture classes, taught by first year teacher Ms. Leier, had a busy year. In these classes, much preparation for FFA projects were done such as preparing for judg- ing trips and National FFA week. In October, vo. ag. along with the FFA, sponsored a spook house at the annu- al Halloween party. ABOVE: During the Halloween party at the Bowdle gym, Marilyn Buechler showed her true beauty as a vampire in the FFA Spook House. BELOW: Ms. Leier, Bowdle FFA instructor, pre- pares for her next class. Ms. Leier taught vo. ag. 1. 2, 3, . 4 and also was the FFA advisor. Ms. Julie Leier is giving measurement instructions to sophomore vo. ag. stu- dents, Fernando Adajar and Gary Frank- furth. These students are members of a new class. Home and Farm Improve- ment. Marilyn Buechler helps the Kindergar- ten class with their hammering. During American Education Week the vo. ag. classes offered tours of the shop and helped the elementary students perform simple tasks. Bowdle Has Exchange Student Tom Heilman, Curt Weiszhaar, and Tim to pose for the camera. Mr. Tim Dewald Karst take time out from World Studies taught the world studies class. The social sciences were divided up among many teachers including Mr. Tim Dewald who taught world stud- ies, Mrs. Cheryl Dewald who taught sociology, Mr. Harris Haupt who taught govt., Mr. Ted Knudsen who taught U.S. History and Mrs. Lois Knudsen who taught 7th and 8th grade social studies. For the first time in four years Bowdle High had the chance to have a foreign exchange student. Michael Mittwol- len, a 17 year old senior from Ger- many, stayed with the Orvie Reuers. Mike and his host family moved to Watertown in January. ABOVE: Mr. Ted Knudson teaches the History of Music' to Don Gross during History class. BELOW: The junior-senior sociology class, under the instruction of Mrs. Cheryl Dewald, makes a toast during their mock wedding ceremonies. The class had a two week unit on marriage. ABOVE: Michael Mittwollen, the German exchange student, is excited about his first letter from home. Michael was riding a bike for the '83 Homecoming Parade. BELOW: Mr. Harris Haupt takes time to pose during the seniors government field trip to Pierre. 25 Sciences Use Labs Mr. Keith Meyer, Mrs. Mary Person, and Ms. Julie Leier combined to form the science department. Ms. Leier taught general science and Mrs. Person taught biology and anato- my. Mr. Meyer taught chemistry and 8th grade science. Throughout the year they covered everything from disec- tions to class experiments. These classes also did extensive work in the laboratory. The senior chemistry class whips up one of their wild po- tions. Mr. Meyer was the chemistry instructor. The photographer catcher Mrs. Person lecturing to the anato- my students. The anatomy students traveled to Aberdeen and toured the St. Luke's Hospital and Presentation College lab facilities. ABOVE: During bioloy class, the sophomores take a well deserved break and hold a boxelder bug race. RIGHT: Ms. Julie Leier is watching freshman Mark Schelcht perform an experiment during gen- eral science class. Mrs. Mary Person gives the seventh grade science class a few instructions about the lab experiment they are about to perform. 26 P.E. Classes Expand Curriculum Mr. Larry Birchem, in his first year at BHS, took steps to expand the curriculum in his P.E. classes. He worked to make P.E. fun by taking the students ice skating and golfing. He also had Miss Grieve teach aerobics to the high school classes. Mr. Birchem also taught the health classes. During the boys basketball season, a few of the elementary P.E. classes tumbled during halftime. Mr. Larry Birchem takes an after school break before he heads down to basketball practice. Besides P.E., Mr. Birchem was the coach for football, track and grade basketball. He was also the asst, boys basketball coach. Sophomore Maryann Greger demonstrtes her gymnastic abilities during P.E. class. Freshman Tim Karst swings but gets a strike in wiffle-ball during P.E. class. ABOVE: The 8th grade health students take a break to pose for the camera. LEFT: Mr Birchem watches the kindergarten class practice their tum- bling routine for their performance in the Bowdle- Hosmer basketball game. 27 Computer Courses Are Added During the 1983-84 year new classes, computer science and computer literacy, were added to the curriculum. The nine computers were accessible to the junior high and high school levels. These new classes helped the students cope with mod- ern technology as it sharpened their skills. ABOVE: Michael Mittwollen, Lauren Oster, and Don Gross show much concentration while mastering the computers. BELOW: Mr. Keith Meyer helps Tim Stotz through some tough questions on the computer. Mr. Meyer taught Comput- er Science to the juniors and seniors. They learned the basic computer language. Mr. Harris Haupt gives DeShannon Raba and Fernando Adajar a few tips on computers. Mr. Harris Haupt taught Computer Literacy to the freshman and sophomores which consisted of learning terminology and basic pro- graming skills. Mike Weishaar is working hard on one of the nine new computers. This was the first year a computer course had been offered at BHS. 28 mna m M M Stepping Towards Tomorrow With Athletics Football Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Grade Basketball Cheerleaders Track Drill Team iHiimw Bowdle-Java Unite To Form Cooperative The Bowdle-Java High Schools united to form a coop- erative team this year. This was the first year the state allowed two towns to form a cooperative team. The Bowdle Bobcat-Java Panther record for the season was 3-6. The boys traveled many miles to fill their sched- ule. TOP: The four Bowdle-Java Senior Captains Mike Weiszhaar, Scott Rau, Richard Fiedler, and Tim Stotz pose for their last football picture. LEFT: Junior Darren Stephan shows fierce determination Overall I felt we played very good football during the season. Turnovers and mistakes were the main factor in many games, but hopefully the experience gained will help build the football program into a champion- ship team in 1984 ' quoted Coach Birchem. while stiff arming his way towards the goal. BELOW: Seniors Scott Rau and Tim Stotz take a well deserved pop break after a hard practice. BOWDLE-JAVE FOOTBALL TEAM BACK ROW: L to R John Bauer. Doug Frank, Vince Cauer, Mike Weiszhaar, Richard Fiedler, Tim Stotz, Don Gross, Scott Rau, Darren Stephan, Coach Birchem, MIDDLE ROW: Tracy Kopecky, Nolan Walz, Curt Weiszhaar, Chad Huber, Tim Karst, Russ Maier, Scott Witlock, Paul Schreter, John Allen, Dick Stotz. FRONT ROW: Allen Jack- son, Troy Huber, Kelly Thomas, Brad Haupt, Terry Kopecky, Tom Leidholt, Aaron Knudsen, Joe Beadle. 30 Many Miles Traveled To Fill Schedule ABOVE: Bowdle-Java's Scott Rau is struggling to pick up a few yards against Roscoe-Hosmer's tough defense. BELOW: Coach Bir- chem practices hand-offs during pre-season warmups. TEAM WE THEY Midland 26 30 Pollock 10 26 Selby 6 44 Wessington 22 8 Roscoe-Hosmer 0 28 Veblen 48 22 Polo 8 6 Herreid 14 42 Hoven 20 42 ABOVE: Quarterback Sophomore Vince Gauer gets another hard fought tackle and also tries to steal the ball while the other Bowdle- Java players await to help pounce the Pollock opponents. BELOW: Pictured are senior captains and the Bowdle-Java Cheerleaders. 37 Mary Geier Breaks Scoring Record 'Dedication and lots of hard work by the girls ' was how Coach Knudsen de- scribed the 83 girls basketball team. This was Mr. Ted Knudsen's first year as the girls' coach in Bowdle. The Lady Bobcats ended the season with a 7-12 record and finished 6th in the Yellow- stone Trail Conference Tourney held in October. The Cats defeated Herreid be- fore losing to Java and to Hoven to claim 4th place in District VII Tourney. Senior Mary Geier set a new school indi- vidual scoring record for girls by racking up 33 points in the Wakpala game. The previous record was 28 points set by Tammy Haberer in 1981. Receiving special awards during the girls' basketball season were Patty Geier, Mary Geier, and Marilyn Buechler. Patty Geier and Mary Geier received honor- able mention on the Yellowstone Trail Conference Tourney Team. Patty Geier was also named to the District VII Tour- ney Team. Mary Geier and Marilyn Buechler received honorable mention on the District VII Tourney Team. Coach Knudsen explains his game plan This was Mr. Ted Knudsen's first year as to his starters for the upcoming year dur- coach for the girls' basketball team at ing the first practice of the season. Bowdle. ABOVE: Senior guard Marilyn Buechler goes up for a nice two point lay-up in the Hoven game. Marilyn was one of the leaders in steals and assists throughout the season. RIGHT: Girls' B Basketball Team. BACK ROW . to R: Beth Bieber. student manager. Sandy Jackson, Lisa Schlecht, Geri Lynn Knecht. Shelly Beadle, Denise Strouckel, Coach Ted Knudsen. FRONT ROW: Shirley Gabriel, Maryann Greger. Doris Heilman, Michelle Spiry, Kathy Haupt, Penny Bieber. 32 Girls' Basketball Team. BACK ROW: L to R: Coach cian. Heidi Eisenbeisz, Michelle Geier, Patty Geier. Ted Knudsen, Sharon Beadle. Sandy Jackson. Marilyn Shelly Beadle. Denise Strouckel, Beth Bieber, Student Buechler, Geri Lynn Knecht, Mary Geier. Deb Huft, Manager. Lisa Schlecht. FRONT ROW: Amanda Haar, Statistic 1983-84 GIRLS' BASKETBALL SUMMARY TEAM THEY Eureka Pollock Java Hoven Hosmer Zeeland Roscoe Cresbard Wakpala Selby Leola Herreid Roscoe Hosmer ABOVE: Center Mary Geier adds another 2 points to her 33 total in the Wakpala game which the Cats won o4-49. Mary averaged 12.7 points per game during the season and was usually the leading rebounder. LEFT: Senior for- ward Deb Huft goes up for a hard jump shot against a tough Selby defense during first round action of the YTC Tournament. 33 A TEAM. BACK: L to R: Asst. Coach, Larry Birchem, Huber, Allan Grismer, Tom Heilman, Dick Stotz. Vince Gauer, Mike Weiszhaar, Tim Stotz, Russ Maier, FRONT: Doris Heilman, Kathy Haupt, Michele Don Gross. Darren Stephan, Head Coach, Ted Knud- Gauer, Stats; Beth Bieber, St. Mgr. sen. MIDDLE: Curt Weiszhaar, Tim Karst, Chad Bowdle Wins District The 1983-84 boys' basketball season was a great success, for it was the first winning record (17-7) in ten years. The Bobcats went on to win the District VII Crown and gave Coach Knudsen his 100th win by defeating Hoven 67-66 in the Championship game at Selby. The Cats ended the first half of the season with only one lost — to Ipswich — going into the conference tournament. They had high hopes of taking first place but were beaten in the first round of play by Cresbard. The Cats came back, beating Jave and Pollock, to win the consolation champion- ship. Near the end of the season the Bobcats traveled to Herreid for a crucial game with the chance of winning the Yellow- stone Trail Conference championship but were beaten by the Yellowjackets and finished second in the conference. LEFT: The starting five pose for their famous nunee-nu shot. ABOVE: Darren Stephan goes up for a nice jump shot. Darren played guard for the Cats and averaged about 10 points a game. Darren also received honorable mention on the All-District Team. 34 BOYS BASKETBALL SUMMARY TEAM WE THEY Wakpala 81 62 Pollock 69 58 Ipswich 60 79 Java 74 63 Hoven 80 72 Timber Lake 74 (20T) 73 Roscoe 66 (OT) 57 Cresbard 70 61 Java 61 57 Hosmer 65 53 Selby 44 57 Eureka 58 53 Herreid 57 68 Faulkton 71 70 Hosmer 67 64 Roscoe 50 . 55 ABOVE: A tough Java defense could not stop Tim Stotz as he goes up for 2 of his 21 points in a 74-63 victory over Java. Senior forward Tim Stotz averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds per game. Tim was named to the first teams of both the YTC and the District Rournaments. RIGHT: Tim Stotz holds up the District VII trophy to show the fans wfcat their support has accomplished. LEFT: Junior Donnie Gross lays up 2 of his 24 points during a Hoven victory. In his guard position, Don averaged 12 points and 3 steals per game. Don's + 30 range from the perimeter earned him honorable mention for both the YTC and District Teams. ABOVE: The Bowdle Bobcats show their winning pose after being crowned the 7B Champs after a long dry spell of 10 years. Bobcats Advance To Regionals The District VII games proved that the Bobcats were ready to make up for their disappointing loses during the season. They won the first two games over tough Java and Selby teams. Then they beat Hoven in a one point thriller to clinch the championship. The Bobcats traveled to Aberdeen to represent District VII at the Region II games. The Bobcats suffered loses to both Warner and Ipswich to end the 1983-84 season. Ending their high school careers this year were seniors Mike Weiszhaar and Tim Stotz. Both Mike and Tim were leading scorers and rebounders for the Bobcats. ABOVE: Senior cheerleaders, Mary Geier and Marilyn Buechler, show their appreciation to the senior players, Mike Weiszhaar and Tim Stotz, and congratulate them on a good season. BELOW: Don Gross JAMS one (with a little hidden help) during basketball prac- tice. ABOVE: Vince Gauer, Sophomore center for the Cats, drives to the basket against a tough Hoven defender. Thirteen points and nine rebounds were averages held by Vince during the season. Vince also earned honorable mention on both the YTC and District teams. BELOW: Mike Weiszhaar, senior forward, puts up a shot for two points in a game against Hoven which Bowdle won 80-72. Mike averaged 14 points and 9 rebounds a game. Mike was also named to the first All-District team and to the 2nd team for the YTC Tourney. 36 School Spirit Stays Alive ABOVE: Mr. Scott Parkhurst, alias Charo- lette Sue Parker, shows his cheering ability during a pep skit conducted by the cheer- leaders. RIGHT: Coach Knudsen receives his Technical Teddy award at a pep rally held during the District Tournaments. ABOVE: Fans cheer their hearts out during the championship game of the boy's dis- tricts against Hoven. BELOW: Barney and the cheerleaders fire up the crowd at a com- munity pep rally held before the first round games of the regionals against Warner. During the school year the cheer- leaders and fans added pep and en- thusiasm to school athletic contests to help keep school spirit alive. Be- sides leading the cheers at the pep rallies and games they were busy making posters and run-throughs and thinking up all the skits for the pep rallies. BELOW: Kenny Schuh shows community involvement by keeping the clock at all home basketball games. Grades Win The 7th and 8th grade team ended the season with a very successful 11-2 re- cord. The Cats also won the champion- ship in the Bowdle Invitational held in March and received 3rd place in the YTC Tourney. The 5th and 6th team gained much need- ed experience by playing seven games. The fifth graders usually played the first two quarters and the sixth graders the last two, to finish the game. Invitational Tourney 7TH AND 8TH TEAM. BACK: L to R: Kathy Haupt, Stats, Michele Gauer, Stats, Bob Heilman, Allen Jackson, Aar- on Knudsen, Tom Leidholt, Derrick Walz.John Ham, Brad Haupt, Coach Bir- chem. FRONT: Joe Beadle, Terron Voller, Kelly Thomas, Wes Job, Troy Huber, Mark Harner, and Jim Geier. Coach Larry Birchem gives the sixth graders a little pep talk. The Cats went on to defeat the Roscoe Hornets. ABOVE: Cheerleaders for the grade teams were Tricia Stotz, Nicole Bonen, Krecia Beitelspacher, and Shawn Huber. LEFT: 5TH AND 6TH TEAM. BACK: L to R: Courtney Huber, Justin Birchem, Jerrad Hoffman, Joshua Bieber, Coach Birchem, Travis Binder, Jim Leidholt, Kathy Haupt, Stats. FRONT: Eric Thomas, Shawn Grismer, Dale Hoerner, Roy Ulatan, Kory Huft, Ryan Haupt. GIRLS' A CHEERLEADERS. TOP Shelly Huber and Ni- cole Bonen. BOTTOM: Michelle Gauer, Collete Bieber. Cheerleaders Maintain Strong School Spirit Energetic and spirited, this year's cheerleaders maintained a strong school spirit. Their many pep rallies and skits fired up the fans and the teams for the night's game. Throughout the year they were kept busy making posters run-throughs, and learn- ing new cheers. The Boys BB cheerleaders also had a chance to cheer our boys onto a district champion- ship. ABOVE: BOYS' A AND B CHEERLEADERS. FRONT: L to R: Shelly Beadle. Sandy Jackson. Geri Knecht. MIDDLE: Michelle Gier, Mary Geier, Marilyn Buechler, Patty Geier. TOP: Penny Bieber, Sharon Beadle, Heidi Eisenbeisz. BELOW. JAVA-BOWDLE FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS. FRONT: Geri Knecht. Michelle Geier, Tracy Sandmeier, Wendy Lutz, Kim Fiedler. TOP: Shelly Beadle, Patricia Aman, Sharon Beadle. Heidi Eisenbeisz, Michelle Geier, and Sharon Beadle are having fun showing their sexy legs to the camera man. 39 Five Tracksters Qualify For State The 1984 track teams showed tremendous ability throughout the season placing in all of the track meets they entered. Under the coach- ing abilities of Larry Birchem and Lynette Grieve, the tracksters improved their efforts. Two new school records were set in the shot put and the boys' 1600 meter relay. Vince Gauer took the shot record with a throw of 48,2VST and the 1600 meter relay was clocked at 3:43.9 which consisted of D. Gross, V. Gauer, M. Weiszhaar and J. Bauer. Those qualifying for the state meet were V. Gauer and Mary Geier in the shot put and D. Gross, J. Bauer, and Sharon Beadle in the 100 meter dash. The tracksters did not place at the state meet. ABOVE: After four years Mike Weiszhaar is still in the running. Mike ran the 800 and mile relay and participated in the long and triple jump this year. BELOW: Sophomore Vince Gauer gives an extra effort to place 1st in the shot put qualifying him for the state meet in Sioux Falls. His winning throw was 46'10 . John Bauer stretches for the finish line in the 200 meter dash at the Regional Track Meet at Gettysburg. He finished 3rd in the finals with a time of : 11.6. ABOVE: Senior Marilyn Buechler soars to a 4th place finish at the Hoven Legion Relays. She jumped 15'3 . Marilyn participated in track four years and qualified for the state meet as a junior. BELOW: The girls do their stretching exercises before the day's practice begins. i y. Mary Gcier tosses the shot put to place 3rd at the Gettysburg Rotary Relays. Mary also placed 2nd at the Regionals to qualify for the state meet with a throw of 33'6k . Mary was a track member for four years and qualified for the state meet the last three years. Junior Don Gross steps across the line in the 100 meter dash to qualify him for the finals. He placed 2nd in the finals qualifying him for the state meet. Meets Boys Pts Place Girls Pts Place Gettysburg Early Bird 62k: 4th 49: 5th Hoven Warm-Up 38k: 4th 72k: 2nd Hoven Warm-Up 63: 4th 68: 3rd Quadrangular 55k: 3rd 50: 3rd Eureka Legion Relays 26: 9th 22: 6th Gettysburg Rotary 9: 12th 10: 9th Hoven Legion Relays 20: 10th 21: 7th YTC Meet 49: 5th 27: 7th Region 2B 44: 6th 32: 6th TRACK TEAM: BACK: L to R: Selena Goetz, Mary Geier, Joe Beadle, Curt Weiszhaar, Derrick Walz, Aaron Knudsen, Brad Haupt. Coach Birchem. THIRD ROW: Coach Grieve. Barb Bollinger, Amanda Haar, Marilyn Buechler, Patty Geier, Maryann Greger. Doris Heilman, Dick Stotz, Vince Gauer, Don Gross. SECOND ROW: Nikki Bonen, Krecia Beitelspacher. Michelle Spiry, Michelle Geier, Shelly Beadle, Cindy Schack, Heidi Eisenbeisz, Sharon Beadle, and John Bauer. FRONT ROW: Michele Gauer, Deb Huft. Student Manager, and Lisa Schlecht, Student Manager. 1 Drill Team Gives Many Performances 42 Under the direction of Mrs. Debbie Parkhurst the BHS Drill Team learned three routines to Fox on the Run ' Uptown Girl ' and Jungle Love. They performed at home games, the Yellowstone Trail Confer- ence Tourney, District VII Tourney, and at the Regional Tournaments held in Aberdeen. ABOVE. BACK ROW: L to R: Michelle Geier, co-captain, Mrs. Debbie Parkhurst, advisor; Mary Geier, captain. FRONT ROW: Michelle Spiry, Doris Heilman, alternates. BELOW: Deb Huft and Mary Geier concentrated intently on their next move during half-time of the Bowdle- Faulkton game. DRILL TEAM. BACK ROW: L to R: Shel- ly Beadle, Dawn Bieber, Sandy Jackson, Deb Huft, Geri Lynn Knecht, Mary Geier, Sharon Beadle, Marilyn Buechler, Janel ABOVE: The drill team doing a kickline in another one of their many performances. BELOW: Marilyn Buechler, Beth Bieber, Stotz, Michelle Geier. FRONT ROW: Pat- ty Geier, Beth Bieber, Jaci Job, Teresa Strouckel, Heidi Eisenbeisz, Penny Bieber. Geri Lynn Knecht, Michelle Geier, and Jaci Job getting in line to do another pin- wheel. CONCERT BAND: BACK ROW L to R Don Cross, John Bauer, Joey Beadle, Michelle Geier, Beth Bieber. FOURTH ROW: Mike Weiszhaar, Tim Stotz, Rhett Schack, Derrick Walz, Tom Leidholt, Aaron Knudsen, Terron Voller, Krecia Beitelspacher, Tricia Stotz, Chad Huber. THIRD ROW: Mari- lyn Buechler, Barb Bollinger, Michelle Spiry, Geri Lynn Knecht, Mary Geier, Curt Weiszhaar, Colette Bieber, Kelly Thomas, Brad Haupt, Mark Hamer, Darrin Bollinger, Tim Karst. SECOND ROW: Jaci Job, Deb Huft, Teresa Strouckel, Patty Geier, Sandy Jackson, Penny Bieber, Jodi Job, Cindy Strouckel, Tina Mertz, Amy Grismer, Sue Meier, Kristi Zim- mer. FRONT ROW: Dawn Bieber, Sharon Beadle, Heidi Eisen- beisz, Rachelle Beadle, Cindy Schack, Kathy Haupt, Doris Heil- man, Selena Goetz, Shawn Huber, Nicole Bonen, Mr. Scott Parkhurst. ABOVE: Junior Don Gross is shown above with his tuba. Don spent much of his time practicing for All- State Orchestra and All-State Band which he missed by four points. RIGHT: Sharon Beadle, Shelly Beadle, and Heidi Eisenbeisz are members of one of the flute trios. The received a superior (11 + ) rating at small group contest. 44 Marching Band Performs In Many Homecoming Parades Band started out the year with what was a new experience to most - marching. The band was often seen in the crisp fall mornings marching up and down the Bowdle streets. After many weeks of practice the band marched in the Gypsy Day Parade at Aberdeen, the Bowdle homecoming parade, and the Java and Roscoe homecoming parades. The band also watched the field competition at Swisher Field held during Gypsy Day festivities to gain some knowledge of field marching so that in future years Bowdle can enter the competition. The Concert Band performed at the Christmas and spring concerts and received a II at contest held on March 30 at Mobridge. They also par- ticipated in Bowdle-Hosmer Band Day held in Bowdle on March 27. Mr. Dennis Dafoe from the Northern State Music department was the guest director. He assisted both bands in im- proving their pieces for large group contest. Michelle Geier and Beth Bieber pose for a picture of their French horn duet. They received a I- at contest. Barb Bollinger, Geri Knecht and Mary Geier are all smiles for their sax trio picture. They received a II at contest. 45 John Bauer. Tim Stotz, Don Gross, Curt Weiszhaar, (back), Beth Bieber, Colette Bieber (seated) stop for a picture of the brass sextet. The sextet received a II at contest Drummers Darrin Bollinger and Chad Huber are watching the cheerleaders intently along with the rest of the student body at a pep rally. ABOVE: Soloists Marilyn Buechler. Michelle Spiry, Dawn Bieber (back), Don Gross, Beth Bieber and Heidi Eisenbeisz (front) pose with their instruments. Five received superior ratings. RIGHT: Sandy Jackson and Penny Bieber pose be- neath a heart ot show how much they love playing their clarinets. Sandy and Penny took a duet to contest. They received a II. Band Groups Prepare For Contests ABOVE: Deb Huft, Teresa Strouckel (back), Jaci Job, and Patty Geier (front) take their clarinet quartet picture. At contest the four girls received a II rating. RIGHT: Pictured L to R are Chad Huber, Kristy Zimmer, Nicole Bonen, Darrin Bollinger, and Tim Karst, the drdrn ensemble who received a II at contest. The camera is greeted with smiles from Cindy Schack, Kathy Haupt, and Doris Heilman. They were members of the second flute ensemble and received a II at contest. Small groups and individuals of the band spent a lot of time preparing for small group contest this past year. Small group contest was held on February 8 at Mobridge. Overall the instrumental entries received seven superior (I-II + ) ratings and eight excellents (II). Band members played for many pep rallies and games throughout the year. They played for foot- ball, girls's basketball, and boy's basketball even though many times numbers were few. Band lessons were given to grades 4-10 this year. Pep band and concert music, as well as solos and ensembles were given special attention during these lessons. Mr. Scott Parkhurst helps Doris Heilman with a problem during her band lesson. 47 Music Provides Entertainment Pictured are Derrick Walz, Aaron Knudsen, Mike Weiszhaar, and Tom Leidholt, members of the trombone quartet. The quartet received a II at contest. ABOVE: Marching band is getting things together before they leave to march in Java's homecoming parade. RIGHT. Band members including director Scott Parkhurst are shown as they play intently at a boy's basketball game. ABOVE: Pictured above is the grade band consisting of 4th, 5th, and t th graders. The grade band performed at all the concerts during the year and were busy with individual lessons. RIGHT: Grade band members show their enthusiasm for music during practice. S ■ 48 Swing Choir Returns To BHS ABOVE: Doris Heilman, Selena Goetz, and Colette Bieber pose by the stereo system used by the swing choir to play taped accompaniments. They were this years alternates. RIGHT: Some of the swing choir members show their “muscle' during practice. An all-girls swing choir hit the Bowdle school by storm this year. The choir contained 15 members and 3 alternates and was the first swing choir Bow- dle has had in four years. They enioyed performing at the Snow Queen Pageant, Christmas concert, NSC Jazz Festival, large grouD contest, and spring concert. They were rewardea for their efforts by placing 2nd at the NSC Jazz Festival and receiving a I at contest. 49 SWING CHOIR. BACK: L to R: Barb Bollinger, Kathy Haupt, Sandy Jackson, Dawn Bieber, Cin- dy Schack. MIDDLE: Deb Huft. Michelle Geier. Janel Stotz, Geri Lynn Knecht, Tami Syhre, Maryann Greger. KNEELING: Penny Bieber, Beth Bieber, Heidi Eisenbeisz, Rachelle Beadle. CONCERT CHOIR. BACK ROW: L TO R: Heidi Eisenbeisz, Michelle Geier, Janel Stotz, Debra Huft, Geri Lynn Knecht, Rhett Schack, Shelly Beadle, Kathy Haupt, Dawn Bieber, Sandy Jackson, DeShannon Raba. THIRD ROW: Maryann Greger, Tami Syhre, Selena Geotz, Beth Bieber, Penny Bieber. Brad Haupt, Denise Strouckel, Pam Gabriel, Shirley Gabriel, Teresa Strouckel, Kristy Huft. SECOND ROW: Mr. Scott Parkhurst, Jaci Job, Kristi Zimmer, Tricia Stotz, Terron Voller, Kelly Thomas, James Geier, Mark Harner, Collete Bieber, Michele Gauer, Doris Heilman. FIRST ROW: Shawn Huber, Jodi Job, Tina Mertz, Nicole Bonen, Amy Grismer, Cindy Strouckel, Krecia Beitelspacher, Barb Bollinger, Amanda Haar, Cindy Schack. ABOVE: Pictured are Dawn Bieber, Beth Bieber, and Shelly Beadle who took vocal solos to small group contest. Beth and Dawn received I s on their solos. RIGHT: Pictured is the vocal sextet which received a II at small group contest. 50 Girls' Choir Receives A I Rating Ensembles Earn Four Superior Ratings At Contest Chorus had an unusual year due to the fact that the male vocal section consisted of only a very few young males. Because of the lack, no one attended All-State Chorus this year, and a lot more work was done within small choral entries receiving superior ratings and one re- ceiving an excellent. At large group contest, also held in Mobridge on Mar. 30, the Concert Choir received a II and the Girls' Choir re- ceived a I. groups. The small groups did very well at the local contest held on Feb. 8 in Mobridge with four Throughout the year chorus performed at homecoming, Chritmas concert, spring con- cert, and graduation. Pictured is the triple trio which received a one at small group contest. TOP: Pictured are Beth and Dawn Bieber who received a one on their duet at small group contest. LEFT: Accompa- nists for chorus this year were from L to R: H. Eisenbeisz, B. Bieber, S. Parkhurst, C. Schack, and S. Beadle. 51 Leaders Show Cooperation The 1983-64 student council and class advisors were very active this year in planning the Homecoming activities together. They chose Songs'' as the theme, planned and organized the parade, and spon- sored the dance following the Homecoming game. Through much cooperation, the student council and the class officers had a very successful year. Leading the student council were Mary Geier, pres.; Don Gross, v. pres.; Beth Bieber, sec.-treas.; and Mr. Harris Haupt, advisor. The junior class officers and advisors are L to R Patty Geier, sec.- treas.; Mr. Keith Meyer, class advisor; Michelle Geier, pres.; Ms. Julie Leier, class advisor; Don Gross, class rep. ABOVE; The senior officers consist of Mary Geier, sec.-treas.; Tim Stotz, pres.; Beth Bieber, class rep.; Mr. Knudsen and Mrs. Dewald, class advisors. BELOW: Leading the freshmen were BACK Mark Schlecht, v. pres.; Mr. Parkhurst and Mr. Dewald, class advisors; FRONT Penny Bieber, pres.; Michelle Spiry, sec.-treas.; Kathy Haupt, class rep. The sophomore class officers are Denise Strouckel, sec.-treas.; Mr. Harris Haupt, advisor; Shelly Beadle, v. pres.; Maryann Gregor, pres.; Mr. Larry Birchem, class advisor; Geri Lynn Knecht, class rep. 52 BACK. Mrs. Lois Knudsen, 8th advisor; Barb Bollinger, class rep.; Tom Leidholt, pres.; Derrick Walz, sec.-treas.; Mrs. Person, 7th advisor. FRONT: Krecia Beitelspacher, treas.; Nicle Bonen, class rep.; Tina Mertz, pres.; Brad Haupt, sec. The 7th and 8th Grade class officers were very active this year especially in Homecoming activities. Librarians Keep Library Working T 1 iter The Librarians worked hard during the year. Some of their duties were helping during the grade library hours, checking books in and out, processing new books, and making bulletin boards. Besides these assigned chores, the girls made sure that the library was kept in good shape. Librarians Dawn Beiber and Geri Lynn Knecht stamp and file the newly Heidi Eisenbeisz and Patty Geier handle the job of sorting the received books. magazines in the library. Mrs. Mary Person is posing with librarian helpers. They are Left to Right. Top Patty Geier, Geri Lynn Knecht, Mrs. Mary Person, Mary Ann Gregor. Bottom: Sue Harner, Denise Strouckel, Heidi Eisenbeisz, Sandy Jackson, Shirley Gabriel, and Dawn Bieber. Staffs Work To Meet Deadlines Once again the annual staff, consisting of all the seniors and two juniors, spent mucn time working to meet deadline goals. The annual staff members took a trip to Brookings on October 10, to attend the annual high school journalism convention. At this convention tne staff went to various sessions which cave tips and ideas about how to im- prove their annual. The Bobcat Pride Staff, which was the office practice class, printed and distributed the school newspaper throughout the year. The paper was one of the office practice projects. Two ambitious juniors, Donnie nual. Donnie and John helped the an- Gross and John Bauer, show their en- nual staff to meet the deadline goals, thusiasm while working on the an- ABOVE: Darrin Bollinger, and Janel Stotz seem to think it's been a long, hard night of working on their annual pages. Several annual staff meetings were held in the evening. BELOW: Could it be Mrs. Dewald is experienc- ing Excedrin headache 29 on group picture day? Mrs. Dewald was the advisor for both the annual and paper staffs. ABOVE: Deb Huft and Teresa Strouckel are giving their total con- centration to typing the pages of the Bobcat Pride. The Pride was distrib- uted monthly to students 7-12. BE- LOW: The Bobcat Pride Staff, alias office practice class, poses for the camera. Darrin Bollinger is checking out the finished product of his picture taking. Darrin along with Mrs. Dewald were respon- sible for the majority of the pictures taken for the annual. Mr. Dick Leonard, of Leonards's Studio, Mobridge, SD, is getting ready to take Jodi Job s class picture. Leonard's Studio took group, ping pong, and senior pictures for this year's annual. ANNUAL STAFF. BACK: L to R: Mike Weiszhaar, Tim Stotz, John Bauer, Donnie Gross, MIDDLE: Lauren Oster, Deb Huft, Darrin Bollinger, Marilyn Buechler, Mary Geier. FRONT: Teresa Strouckel, Jaci Job, Beth Bieber, Rhett Schack, Janel Stotz. 55 Scrapbook Wins First Place The Bowdle Future Farmers of America kept busy dur- ing the 1983-84 school year. They began the year by winning 1st place in the Bowdle Livestock and Dairy Judging Contest. Tom Heilman was high individual, with Michelle Spiry and Darren Stephan completing the team. Tim Karst and Michelle Spiry participated in the Dis- trict Creed Contest, while DeShannan Raba was in the Public Speaking Contest during the year. Members began preparing for the State Convention early in the second semester. Highlights of the April 15-17 convention were Tim Heilman receiving his State Farmer and the chapter receiving 1st place in the State Scrapbook Contest. Other placings were silver award in horse judging to Dick Stotz and a bronze award to DeShannan Raba in meats judging. FFA MEMBERS. BACK ROW: L to R: Tom Heilman, Gary Frank- furth, Allan Grismer, Russell Maier, Chad Huber, Mark Schlecht. MIDDLE ROW: Michelle Spiry, DeShannan Raba, Tim Haar, Tim ABOVE: Darren Stephan is shown in his grave in the Spook House during the Mothers' Club Halloween Party held at the school gym. The FFA sponsors a booth each year at this party, but this was their first spook house. BELOW: Darren Stephan, who was chosen Outstanding Junior FFA Member, and Dick Stotz, Outstanding Sophomore FFA member, pose with their plaques which were awarded to each at the FFA Banquet. Karst, Rhctt Schack, Vince Gauer, Dan Kruger. FRONT ROW: Miss Julie Leier, Michael Weiszhaar, Marilyn Buechler, Fernando Adajar, Lauren Oster, Dick Stotz, Darren Stephan, Curtis Weiszhaar. Wilmer Deibert auctions off FFA student Fernando Adajar at the FFA Banquet. All students and Miss Leier were auctioned off for an eight hour work day. Pictured left to right are Cliff Goebel, Dave Karst, and Blake Eisen- beisz. Mr. Goebel was awarded the Outstanding Business Award at the FFA Banquet. He is the owner of the Bowdle Livestock Company. Mr. Karst was named Outstanding Alumni Member, and Mr. Eisen- beisz was named Honorary Chapter Farmer. The FFA officers for 1983-84 pose with instructor Miss Julie Leier. Officers were back row left to right Curt Weiszhaar, historian; Marilyn Buechler, vice president; Mike Weiszhaar, president; Dar- ren Stephan, sentinel; front row Fernando Adajar. secretary; Lauren Oster, treasurer; Dick Stotz, reporter; and Miss Julie Leier, advisor. 57 Four Receive Scholarship Awards The FFA sponsored many activities during the year including, a beef raffle, spook house, shop tours dur- ing American Education Week, fruit sales, Food for American Program, FFA Week, and a Bicycle Safety Clinic. Ending the year was the 5th Annual FFA Banquet. A new award this year was the Scholarship Award. This award was given to those students who achieved the highest scholastic standing in their individual Vo-Ag class. Winners were freshman Tom Heilman, sopho- more Fernando Adajar, junior Darren Stephan, and senior Lauren Oster. Featured speaker at the 5th Annual Parent Member Banquet was South Dakota State FFA Treasurer Shan- non Rausch of Hoven. ABOVE: Lauren Oster and Russell Maier are shown judging horses at the Hoven competition. BELOW: Allan Grismer and Fernando Adajar assist Michelle Jacobs during Bowdle's Bicycle Safety Clinic on April 24. The FFA was assisted by the Edmunds County Sheriffs' Department. Pictured left to right are Curt Weiszhaar, Mike Weiszhaar, and Marilyn Buechler. Each received a special award at the FFA Banquet. Curt was named the Star Greenhand. Mike received the DeKalb Award. Marilyn was named the Star Chapter Farmer. Pictured from left to right are those FFA members receiving Proficiency Awards at the FFA Banquet. DeShannan Raba received the award for public speaking; Marilyn Buechler for dairy; Lauren Oster for ag. sales . services, diversified livestock, sheep, and swine; Dick Stotz for horse and beef; and Fernando Adajar for poultry. 58 THLTEAR THE ■ ■ Stepping Towards Tomorrow With Special Events 1H1 IT 1A1H1 Homecoming Theme Is 'Songs' Homecoming festivities began on Monday, September 12th with the student council choosing Songs as the central theme. During the week there were various dress up days including Punk day and Fifties day. Thursday was filled with excitement while all the classes were busy constructing their floats for Friday's parade. That evening at coronation, which was filled with class skits including the teachers skit which took first place, Tim Stotz Teresa Strouckel were crowned King Queen. The eight graders, under the supervision of Mrs. Lois Knudsen, constructed their float which received first place in Homecoming parade competition. ABOVE: No one is laughing at our jokes! Master and mistress of ceremonies for coronation were Juniors Don Gross and Sharon Beadle. Don and Sharon were chosen by the other members of their class BELOW: HOMECOMING ROYALTY: L to R: Lauren Osier. Mike Weiszhaar. Darrin Bollinger, King Tim Stotz, Queen Teresa Strouckel, Jaci Job, Marilyn Buechler, Mary Geier, Scroll Bearer Denise Strouckel, Crown Bearers David Heilman Heather Person. Not pictured Fernando Adajar. Following the coronation a pepfest and bonfire was held behind the school. Eighth Grade Takes First In Floats Friday the floats were displayed in the Homecoming Parade, with the 8th°grade taking first in the float competition. Even though the Bow- dle-Java Bobcats lost their Homecoming game, the record hop that evening was a success. Supt. Ted Knudsen is in trouble again as spair won first place in skit competition Look Teresa you won! Teresa Strouckel be- an angry mob of fed up teachers seek on coronation night. comes Queen as the Royalty candidates unroll revenge. The teacher's skit Gloom De- their scrolls. ABOVE: King Tim Stotz Queen Teresa Strouckel be- hind the scenes of the Senior float on parade day. RIGHT: We Love Miller Lite was the name of the Junior's skit which won 2nd place in coronation skit competition. 61 Biebers Win State Jr. Talent Contest Beth And Penny Reign As Snow Queens After a three year lapse, Snow Queen was again held in the Bowdle gym on December 4. Beth Bieber, Penny Bieber, and Lorie Beitelspacher were crowned Sr. Snow Queen, Jr. Snow Queen, and Snow Princess respective- ly. Stan Zimmer was unveiled as the Mystery Snow- man. Joshua and Tammy Bieber won the local talent competition and later went on to win the State Jr. competition in Aberdeen, SD. Other seniors vying for the title of Sr. Snow Queen were Marilyn Buechler, Mary Geier, Debra Huft, Jaci Job, Janel Stotz and Teresa Strouckel. Jr. Snow Queen contestants consisted of members of the freshmen class. Tammy and Joshua Bieber won the local talent competition and went on to win at the state level. They sang a duet entitled We Just Go Nuts At Christmas. ABOVE: Past queens and new queens to be anxiously await the judges' decision. RIGHT: Penny Bieber was crowned Jr. Snow Queen and Michelle Spiry runner- up. Beth Bieber was named Sr. Snow Queen and Jaci Job runner-up. Snow Princess was Lorie Beitelspacher, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Beitel- spacher. 62 Achievements Are Recognized ABOVE: Seniors chosen to represent Bowdle at the 1983 Boys and Girls State were Beth Bieber and Tim Stotz. Mary Geier and Mike Weiszhaar were chosen as alternates. RIGHT: Sophomore Shirley Gabriel receives her awards for the year from her class advisor. Mr. Larry Birchem. BELOW: John Thurn, USD graduate, awards Beth Bieber the Presi- dential-Alumni Scholarship. Beth will receive her tuition and fees for the next four years at USD. The presentation of awards was held on May 9 at 2:15. This was the first time the awards were held during the afternoon. The class advisors presented the awards to the students for their achievements in athletics, music, journalism, drill team, typing, and cheerleading. The special awards were also presented by their respective advisors. BELOW LEFT: Mr. Scott Parkhurst, mu- sic instructor, awards Beth Bieber the John Philips Sousa and National Choral awards for her outstanding music achievements BELOW RIGHT: Chosen for the best actress and actor awards for the all-school play were Beth Bieber and Rhett Schack. They received a certificate for their achievements. phan, John Bauer. FRONT: Curt Weiszhaar, Michelle Gier, Shelly Beadle, Rhett Schack, Sharon Beadle. Heidi Eisenbeisz. PLAY CAST. BACK: L to R: Beth Bieber, Mr. Scott Parkhurst, Geri Lynn Knecht, Vince Gauer, Mary Geier, Don Gross, Darren Ste- Curt Weiszhaar and John Bauer, Professors Gruber and Zapotka, examine the secret formula GE-Four Square-50PQ2. Don Gross while in a trance tries to jump out the window but Rhett Schack saves him at the last minute. 64 Suitable For Hanging Is Chosen For All-School Play Suitable for Hanging, a three-act comedy, was presented on March 26, in two perfor- mances. This all-school play was under the diection of Mr. Scott Parkhurst with help from Kathy Haupt as student director. The play was about two zany professors and their great discovery, a truth serum. Before the serum could be perfected, Char- lie Hackle (Don Gross) lost an entire day, his wedding day. Spies, espionage, $100,000 in money and jewels and another girl helped make the story all the more interest- ing. CAST OF CHARACTERS Charlie Hackle . . . Don Gross Sam Adams ... Rhett Schack Abby . . . Geri Knecht Mrs. Raney Beth Bieber Mom Hackle .... . Michelle Geier Frank Raney . . . .Vince Gauer Tina . Heidi Eisenbeisz Hilga Mary Geier Anatole Grindstaff . Darren Stephan Hans Gruber .... Curt Weiszhaar Bernard Zapotka . . John Bauer Mini Wrenn Rachelle Beadle Maxi Wrenn . . Sharon Beadle Geri Lynn Knecht tries to be serious while Hiedi Ei- senbeisz sleepwalks around the set. ABOVE: The stage crew consisted of Darrin Bollinger, Dawn Bieber, Kathy Haupt, Penny Bieber, Patty Geier, and Cindy Schack. BELOW: The Wrenn sisters. Shelly and Sharon Beadle, try to impress the cast and the audience with the baked beans song. 65 Students Venture Into Many States Besides learning through academics the sen- The seniors pause for a break outside the U.S. Capitol before going on a tour with South Dakota Representative Tom Daschle. ABOVE: John Ruby, DJ at KFYR Radio in Bismark, ND, interviews senior Janel Stotz during the junior senior trip in Bismark. BELOW: George and Martha Washington's house, on Mt. Vernon, was one of the most beautiful sights toured while the seniors were on their trip to Wash- ington, D.C. Darrin Bollinger and Tim Stotz stop to pose with South Dakota Representative Tom Daschle outside the Capitol in Washington. D.C. iors ventured out on several field trips. In Oct. Mrs. Dewald, the annual advisor, took them to Brookings for the South Dakota High School Journalism Convention when they attended many workshops on annual production. During the first of March, Principal Harris Haupt took the seniors to Pierre for a tour of the state capitol and various other places. In April the juniors joined the seniors when they went to Bismark to tour the state capitol, KFYR Radio, and many different sights. April 26 the seniors left for Minneapolis on the beast. There they saw a professional game between the Twins and the Yankees. Then they flew to Washington D.C. where they stayed for five days and toured many historic sights. STANDING L to R: Senator Larry Pressler. Superintendent Knud- sen, Elaine Streyle, Donna Huft, Lauren Oster, Mike Weiszhaar, Darrin Bollinger. Janel Stotz. Beth Bieber, and Pat Dugan. MIDDLE ROW: Helen Witte, Mary Geier, Teresa Strouckcl, Jaci Job, Marlon Lofgren, and Wess Stein. FRONT ROW: Lori Metinness, Miss Mary McKeown, Deb Huft. Pearl Steele, Merridy Schaffer, Marilyn Buechler, Tim Stotz. No matter when the seniors traveled, (Rev.) Darrin Jaci Job gets a hand at The Awakening, a sculpture of a man rising from the Bollinger continued his missionary work. ground. It was located in a park by the Potomac River in Washington, D C. 67 68 Seniors Choose Personalities Love that personality! While all the seniors' school days were spent to- gether, naturally some classmates were picked out for certain qualities. The senior class voted to choose who would fit into the various categories. ABOVE: Darrin Bollinger is without a doubt the one and only person who could qualify to receive the most unusual award. BELOW: Mari- lyn Buechler and Mike Weiszhaar, the two jocks of the senior class, were chosen as most athletically inclined. The seniors obviously knew what they Buechler and Tim Stotz as the biggest wolf were doing when they selected Marilyn and flirt of their class. ABOVE: Beth Bieber was selected by her fellow classmates as most likely to suc- ceed. BELOW: Beth Bieber and Darrin Bol- linger are posing to show us their favorite musical instruments. They were chosen as most musically inclined. Twelve Seniors Become Graduates BELOW: SENIOR GRADUATES. BACK: L to R: Rhett Schack, Mike Weiszhaar, Marilyn Buechler, Beth Bieber, Darrin Bollinger, Tim Stotz, Lauren Oster, Mary Geier. FRONT: Teresa Strouckel, Jaci Job, Janel Stotz, and Deb Huft. Commencement exercises for the Class of 1984 was held on May 20 at 2:00 p.m. in the Bowdle High School Gym. While Pomp and Circumstance rang in the air, 12 seniors became the graduating class of 1984. Speeches concerning past memories and future expec- tations were given by Mary Geier, salutatorian and Beth Bieber, valedictorian. Mr. LaDean Hettich, the guest speaker, chose the seniors' motto Dream and Achieve; Believe and Become as the theme of his speech. With a background of royal blue and silver, the class colors, the swing choir performed A Closing Prayer and Mike Geier and Rhonda Strouckel sang Some- times and It's Hard for Me to Say Goodbye. The eighth grade graduates received their diplomas from Supt. Knudsen while the seniors received their diplomas from Board Chairman Alvin Eisenbeisz. ABOVE: Seniors shed sentimental tears during the touching song Hard to Say Goodbye Now. 69 ABOVE: Valedictorian Beth Bieber dreams of the future as she gives her address at graduation com- mencement. BELOW: Mary Geier talks of the past during her Salutatory Address. ABOVE: USHERS AND USHERETTES: BACK ROW: L to R: Tim Haar, Darren Stephan, Don Gross, John Bauer. FRONT ROW: Lisa Schlecht, Patty Geier, Michelle Geier, Sharon Beadle, Heidi Eiszenbeisz. BELOW LEFT: Marilyn Buechler receives her diploma from Chairman Alvin Eiszenbeisz. BELOW RIGHT: Graduate Darrin Bollinger smirks at the juniors as he realizes he is done with high school and they are not. RIGHT: EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATES: BACK ROW: L to R: Pam Gabriel, Selena Goetz, Aaron Knudsen, Dar- ren Greger, Allen Jackson, Mi- chelle Gauer, Cindy Schack, Wesley Job, Bobby Aldinger. FRONT ROW: Barb Bol- linger, Troy Huber, Robert Heilman, Loren Beitelspacher, Colette Bieber. o 70 Stepping Towards Tomorrow—Today 1. Stanley Zimmmer is investigating Miss Leier's T- shirt. 2. Deb Huft, Beth Bieber. and Marilyn Buechler pose for this shot while whitewashing Main Street during homecoming week. 3. Wow! Everybody must have left in a hurry. 4. The brass section plays out at the community pep rally held during Regionals. 5. Don Gross and John Bauer find a comfortable position for studying. As this school year drew to an end, many of our memorable moments blended together to form 1983-84. The friends, the teachers, the hard-earned victories, the awards, the fads, all the activities, and all the goofing- off times” are now a chapter in the history of our lives. Even though the school year has ended, we still have the Summer Olympics in Los An- geles, California, and the presidential elec- tion in November to become part of our memories. As we Step Towards Tomorrow the events of this year will fade, but the high- lights and friendships will linger in our minds forever. The time has come for Stepping Towards Tomorrow — Today. Index A Adajar, Fernando 9, 5©-57, 60 ANNUAL PAPER STAFFS 54. 55 AWARDS o3 B BAND 44. 45. 46. 47. 48 Bauer. John 8. 30. 40-41, 44. 46, 64, 70 Beadle, Rachelle 9. 33, 39, 40-41. 42, 44, 49, 50. 52. 64 Beadle, Sharon 8, 33. 39. 40-41, 42, 44, ©0. o4, 70 Bieber. Beth 6, 33, 40-41, 42, 44. 49, 50, 52, 54-55, o2, 63, 64, 68, 69 Bieber. Dawn 9, 40-41, 42. 44. 49, 50. 53 Bieber, Penny 10, 32, 39, 42, 44. 49, 50. 52, 62, 64 BIRCHEM, LARRY 27. 30, 34. 38, 40-41, 52 Bollinger, Darrin 6, 44, 54-55, 60, 64, ©8, 69 BOYS BASKETBALL 34, 35. 36 Buechler, Marilyn 6, 33, 39, 40-41, 42, 44, 54-55, 56-57, 60, 68, 69 BUSINESS 20 c CHEERLEADERS 39 CHORUS 50, 51 CLASS OFFICERS 52 COMPUTER SCIENCE 28 D DEWALD, CHERYL 20, 52, 54. 55 DEWALD, TIM 22, 52 DRILL TEAM 42 E EIGHTH GRADE 11 Eisenbeisz, Heidi 8, 33. 39, 40-41, 42. 44, 49, 50. 53, 64, 70 ENGLISH 22 F FOOTBALL 30. 31 Frankfurth, Gary 9, 56-57 FRESHMEN 10 FFA 56, 57, 58 G Gabriel, Shirley 9, 32. 50. 53 Gauer, Vince 9, 30, 34, 40-41, 56-57, ©4 Geier, Mary 6, 33, 39, 40-41, 42. 44, 52, 54- 55, ©0. 63, 64. 69 72 Geier. Michelle 8, 33, 39, 40-41, 42, 44, 49, 50. 52. o4, 70 Geier. Patty 8, 33, 39, 40-41, 42. 44, 52, 53. 70 GIRLS BASKETBALL 32. 33 GRADE BASKETBALL 38 GRADES K-6 12, 13, 14 GRADUATION 69. 70 Greger. Maryann 9, 33, 40-41, 49, 50, 52, 53 Grismer, Allan 9, 34, 56-57 Gross, Don 8. 30, 34, 40-41, 44. 52. 54-55, 60. 64, 70 H Haar, Amanda 10, 33, 40-41, 50 Haar, Tim 8. 5©-57, 70 Harner, Suzi 9, 53 HAUPT, HARRIS 18, 25. 28, 52 Haupt. Kathy 10, 33. 40-41, 44, 49, 50. 52, 64 Heilman. Doris 10. 33, 39, 40-41, 42. 44, 49, 50 Heilman, Tom 10, 34, 56-57 HOME ECONOMICS 23 HOMECOMING 60, 61 Huber, Chad 10, 30, 34, 44. 56-57 Huft, Deb 6, 33, 40-41. 42, 44, 49. 50, 54-55, 69 Huh. Kristy 10, 50 J Jackson, Sandy 9, 33, 39, 42, 44, 49, 50, 53 Job, Jaci ©, 42, 44, 50, 54-55, 60, 69 JUNIORS 8 K Karst, Tim 10, 30, 34, 44. 5©-57 Knecht, Geri 9, 34, 39, 42. 44. 49. 50, 52. 53. ©4 KNUDSEN, LOIS 11, 22, 52 KNUDSEN. TED 18, 25, 33, 34, 52, 66-67 Kruger, Dan 10, 56-57 L LEIER, JULIE 24, 52, 56-57 LIBRARIANS 53 M Maier, Russell 10, 30, 34. 5©-57 MATH 21 MEYER, KEITH 26, 28. 52 o Osier, Lauren 7, 5©-57, ©0, 69 p PARKHURST. SCOTT 44. 50, 52, o4 PERSON, MARY 2o, 52, 53 PERSONNEL 17 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 27 R Raba, DeShannon 9, 44, 56-57 s Schack, Rhett 7, 44, 50, 54-55, 5©-57, 63, 64, 69 Schlecht, Lisa 8, 33, 40-41, 70 Schlecht, Mark 10. 52. 56-57 SCHOOL BOARD 18 SCHOOL PLAY 64, 65 SCIENCE 26 SENIOR PERSONALITIES ©8 SENIOR TRIPS 66, 67 SENIORS 6. 7 SEVENTH GRADE 11 SNOW QUEEN 62 SOCIAL SCIENCES 25 SOPHOMORES 9 Spiry, Michelle 10. 32, 40-41, 42, 44, 52, 56- 57 Stephan, Darren 9, 30, 34, 56-57, 64, 70 Stotz, Dick 9, 30, 34, 40-41, 56-57 Stotz. Janel 7, 42, 49, 50. 54-55, 69 Stotz, Tim 7, 30, 34, 44, 52, 54-55, 60, ©3, 68, 69 Strouckel, Denise 9, 32. 50, 52. 53, 60 Strouckel, Teresa 7, 42, 44, 50, 54-55, ©0, 69 SWING CHOIR 49 Syhre, Tami 10, 49, 50 T TRACK 40-41 V VO. AG. 24 w Weiszhaar, Curt 10, 30. 34, 40-41, 44, 56-57, 64 Weiszhaar, Mike 7. 30. 34, 40-41, 44, 56-57, 60. 63, 68. 69 WOLFF. KAY 23 Printer: Josten's Yearbook Company Photos: Leonard's Studio, Mobridge, SD Bowdle Annual Staff Bowdle Pioneer Advisor: Cheryl Dewald Editors: Senior Class V' - v • s . v.:.s . -x -c ••� - - v, v V- - ;.H£. yx' ? r -— - V-'- V- - Vf - ,:.5s- - lu: ' ' ■: r