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

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1985 volume:

Making history: Fritz picks a woman As the weather grew warm and the 1983-84 school year became histo- ry, Campaign '85 heated up with Walter Mondale, Jesse Jackson and Gary Hart still battling over the Democratic nomination. The Sovi- ets cast a shadow on the '84 Sum- mer Olympic Games by deciding not to participate. Within days, a half dozen Soviet allies had fol- lowed the Russian lead. At the end of May, Senior Don Gross was elected Lieutenant Gov- ernor at the annual session of Boys ABOVE LEFT: Junior Maryann Greger models her outfit for Hallow- een this year. ABOVE RIGHT: Some juniors and seniors from office practice class show us their excitement over the first snowball of the season. RIGHT: Denise Strouckel displays the latest style in footwear. Actually the shoes were purchased this year to be worn with the marching band uni- forms. TABLE OF CONTENTS Academics 7 People 16A Activities 29 Athletics 47 Happenings 59 Index 74 2 State. This was the highest office ever attained by a Bowdle Boy Stater. June showed Pres. Reagan and fel- low successors of the old wartime alliance paying their respects on the Normandy beaches 40 years after D-Day. The Jackson Victory Tour finally got underway in July grossing $90 million. Michael Jackson, as the star, was called the most explosive phenomenon since the Beatles. While millions watched the Jack- sons, Miss America Vanessa Wil- liams was forced to turn her crown over to Suzette Charles, first run- ner-up. Printed pornographic pho- tos of Miss Williams was the cause of the controversy. Making History: Fritz Picks A Woman was just one of the many headlines that appeared when Wal- ter Mondale chose New York Re- presentative Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate. Mrs. Ferraro was the first woman in history to share the presidential ticket of a major party. The Democratic Convention made both their nominations offi- cial. After a great deal of agonizing about the Soviet-bloc boycott, ex- cessive commercialization, and the ability of Los Angeles to cope, the 23rd Olympic Games were opened with a 140-nation parade. For 16 days, America reveled in the spec- tacle of the Games that touched off an explosion of patriotic pride. US athletes collected 174 medals, an TOP LEFT: John Ham is giving a great imi- tation of the Hunchback of Notre Dame. John was an eighth grader this year. TOP MIDDLE: Sophomore Curt Weiszhaar is giving the camera a close-up shot of his make-up job. Curt played Grandpappy Hankley in the school play, Headin For A Weddin. ABOVE: Don Gross shows his great cheer- leading ability. Don was participating in one of the skits at a boys basketball pep rally. LEFT: Mark Schlecht proudly attempts to take to the air. 3 4 The Games come to Los Angeles Olympic record. Among the stan- douts were the men's gymnastics team, sprinter Carl Lewis, and gymnist Mary Lou Retton. Pres. Reagan accepted his party's nomination for a second term and new teachers who joined the facul- ty to begin the 84-85 school year were John Rist, Terry Phann, and Terry VanderVorst. Don Gross and Patty Geier were crowned Home- coming King and Queen and Char- lie Comment was the grand mar- shal for the parade. Charlie was honored as being the oldest person in Bowdle — 100 years. Controversial medical history was made in November when an anon- ymous infant lived longer than anyone with a heart transplant from a baboon. Three weeks later Baby Fae died. India faced a serious crisis when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two of her own guards, while in Africa a vast drought killed hundreds of thousands of people and endan- gered millions more. One effort in TOP LEFT: Joe Beadle looks ready to attack Michelle Spiry. TOP RIGHT: Darren Stephan listens to his walkman while during his school work in study hall. Walkmans were very popular this year and were seen on the ears of many students. ABOVE: A few of the girls basketball players ham it up for the camera before the big game. RIGHT Don Gross, a senior home ec. student, proudly shows off his chicken surprise. the US to raise money was a song, We Are The World'' recorded by 45 performers that made over $6 million. Finally after months of intense campaigning the election score- board showed that Ronald Reagan buried Walter Mondale by a mar- gin of 59 to 41 percent — winning a record 525 electoral votes and sweeping everything except the District of Columbia and Minneso- ta. On the local scene, the girls bas- ketball team placed second in the district tourney and Sharon Beadle and Colette Bieber were named the Senior and Junior Snow Queens. Sharon went on to win the State Snow Queen Contest in Aberdeen. Janklow's educational program and the plight of SD farmers dominated the state legislative session in Pierre. Janklow's plan made many necessary improvements in educa- tion, but it also brought about the closing of many small schools in- cluding Java High School. To fur- ther stress the importance of de- creased federal spending for farm- ers, the entire state legislature flew to Washington, DC to meet with various individuals in regard to the farming situation. The WEB water pipeline had reached the Bowdle area. Morris Kurle chaired this committee for state water improve- ment. ABOVE LEFT. This bunch of seventh grad- ers made up team one of the quiz team. Each week the seventh graders held a quiz game on current events. ABOVE RIGHT Michelle Hartman shows how to handle the old classroom situation. BELOW LEFT: Sharon Beadle, jokingly makes a haul from the school store. The business math class ran a store in the back- room of the business room at the beginning of the school year. BELOW RIGHT: Fernando Adajar show1� his hard working ability or is it his hardly working ability. The juniors were responsi- ble for decorating the stage for homecoming festivities. 5 Tracksters win state medals Ten years ago the last American left Vietam but not until this year were they recognized for their ef- forts. The school year came to an end with five out of seven track- sters who attended the state meet, coming home with medals. Many fads became evident during the year such as parachute pants, fluorescent clothing, Hawaiian shirts, and Walkmans. All-star wrestling made a reappearance and videos were fast becoming one of the most powerful forces in the en- tertainment industry. Kids flocked to see Beverly Hills Cop and lis- tened to Prince, Madonna and Cindi Lauper. Amadeus swept the Academy Awards and TV's were tuned to the Bill Cosby Show and Days of our Lives. Once again summer arrived and another school year drew to an end. Steppin' Out to new beginnings and adventures filled the minds of the students. ABOVE LEFT: Vince Gauer takes a break from track practice to show off his balanc- ing act. ABOVE RIGHT: The senior boys pose for one last shot of them with their beards.'' The beginning of footbal practice put an end to their summer beards. RIGHT: Freshman Joe Beadle looks dazed as he comes out of the library. FAR RIGHT: A strange looking Mr. Park- hurst tries to control the crowd at a pep rally held during boy's districts. 6 Steppin' Out With Academics Math Science Business English Home Economics Vo. Ag. Social Sciences Computers Physical Education Music Personnel School Board BELOW: Mr. Terry Phann helps Cindy Strouckel through a tough problem in ttth grade science. Mr. Phann also taught Biology I and II in his first year of teaching at BHS. BOTTOM LEFT Freshman Troy Huber receives extra help from Mr. Meyer. This was Mr. Meyer's third year of teaching math and computer science. BOTTOM RIGHT: Tom Leinholt and Wes Job work on an experiment in general science class with a inertia cart, which is used to measure weight and pressure. Class numbers increase Enrollments increased in all the math and science classes this year due to the new state requirements for entrance into a state college. Mr. Keith Meyer headed the math department by teaching six classes including general math which was added to the curriculum this year. In his first year at Bowdle, Mr. Ter- ry Phann taught Biology I and II and seventh and eighth grade sci- ence. Biology II was also a new class added to the class schedule. The freshmen general science class was taught by Mr. John Rist. 8 Dewalds head departments The Dewalds were once again at the helm of the business and English departments. Mr. Tim Dewald taught freshmen through senior English and world studies. The English classes accent- ed on grammar, literature, spelling and vocabulary. Mrs. Lois Knudsen taught the seventh and eighth grade English classes which helped to prepare the students for their high school classes. Business math was added to the business curriculum while busi- ness law was dropped. Other classes taught by Mrs. Cheryl Dewald were office practice, typ- ing, bookkeeping and human growth and development. Basic business skills and computer skills were stressed in all the business classes. TOP: Mi. and Mrs. D are taking a little break from their teaching duties. MIDDLE: Chad Huber pacifies himself as he does his weekly drill work for typing class. BE- LOW LEFT: Mrs. Janis Heier contemplates her next move in office practice class. Mrs. Heier did her student teaching under Mrs. Dewald during the third nine weeks of school. BELOW RIGHT: Michelle Hartman offers Sharon Beadle some quick instruc- tions on how to use the new electronic type- writer. 9 Home ec. and vo. ag. classes provide services The vo. ag. classes, taught by Mr. John Rist, provided services to the school by constructing the runway for the long jump and pole vault on the track field. They also helped the community by building a dugout and painting equipment in the park. In their classes they completed many projects while improving skills in the areas of welding and drilling. In its second year, the home ec. department, un- der the direction of Mrs. Kay Wolff, continued to educate students in the areas of nutrition, home management, sewing, and consumerism. Once again the home ec. classes provided a service to the grade school by helping them learn more about foods and nutrition. Mrs. Wolff was also the librarian for the elemen- tary and high school departments. TOP: Freshmen Michele Gauer and Barb Bollinger watch as Lori Heilman presses a Christmas cookie out of the dough. BOTTOM LEFT: Mr. Rist keeps a watchful eye on Aaron Knudsen as he cuts wood. BOTTOM RIGHT: Don Gross and Sharon Beadle intently sift flour for the cupcakes they made for the human growth day care center. 10 TOP LEFT: Miss Grieve serves as a model for Mrs. Carol Holdhusen of Ipswich. Mrs. Holdhusen provided tips on make-up application and the importance of color in your wardrobe. TOP RIGHT: The vo.ag students stand ready to help level the cement after it unloads. The cement was used to construct a runway for the long jump and pole vault. BOTTOM LEFT: Mrs. Kay Wolff shows the second graders, Jerrad Goetz and David Heilman, how to twist their candy cane Christmas cookie. BOT- TOM RIGHT: Sophomore Kathy Haupt gives her presentation on missing children to the human growth and development class. Kathy's presentation was part of a requirement for her home ec. class. 11 Teachers split social sciences The social sciences were divided up among many teachers. Mrs. Cheryl Dewald taught human growth and development. Mr. Har- ris Haupt taught U.S. History. Mr. Ted Knudsen once again instructed the students in government. Mr. Tim Dewald had world studies and Mrs. Lois Knudsen taught 7th and 8th grade social studies. As a new project in human growth and development, the claws ran a day care cen- ter once a week for six weeks for children ages 2-5. The class planned activities for the children and assisted them in art projects and games. The center helped the students put their classroom knowledge to use. As major projects in government and histo- ry classes this year, term papers were as- signed and completed at the end of the year. In world studies, they learned geographical information about other countries. TOP: Pam Gabriel and Michele Gauer share a joke before the world studies class begins. MIDDLE: Hu- man growth students and day care participants enjoy the story being read to them. BOTTOM LEFT: Darren Stephan carefully explains the storybook to some very interested day care children. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Haupt is helping Allan Grismer find some library source material for his history term paper. 12 Computer classes expand The computer literacy class was ex- panded to include both the fresh- men and sophomore classes. They each had a semester of the class. The computer science class was once again offered to the juniors and seniors. Mr. Harris Haupt taught computer literacy and Mr. Keith Meyer taught computer sci- ence. Computer skills were also taught and used in the math classes in- cluding business math and the ac- counting class. The accounting stu- dents learned the complete ac- counting and payroll systems on the micro-computer. New Apple computers were pur- chased at the end of the school year to add to the program. Some of the older computers will be moved to the grade school area. TOP: Senior Don Cross looks very relaxed while trying to solve a computer problem. Don was the only senior in the computer science class. MIDDLE: Is Russ Maier and Mark Schlecht trying to fix the computer or take it apart?? Russ and Mark occasionally worked on the computers in business math class. They also spent plenty of free time in the room playing computer games. BOT- TOM: Mrs. Dewald is explaining how to run the accounting program on the comput- er in her room to the accounting students. 13 P.E. and music teach skills Music and P.E. were not only favorite classes among many high school and grade school students, but they both helped to teach impor- tant skills. Mrs. Mardella Bieber was added to the staff this year as an aide to Mr. Scott Parkhurst, the music instructor. She was in charge of vocal instruction in the elementary area. The state requirement of high school P.E. was dropped from the curriculum therefore, Mr. Larry Birchem was in charge of P.E. in grades K-8. He also taught health to the seventh and eighth graders. TOP: The beginning band students are intently working on their music while Mr. Parkhurst directs. MIDDLE: Mr. Birchem is helping one of his students master a head- stand. BOTTOM LEFT: The seventh graders show their ice skating skills. Some of the P.E. classes were held at the skating rink during a spree of warm winter weather. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mrs. Mardella Bieber is busy teaching the kindergarten class a new song. H Groups serve special needs Besides the faculty and administration, there are other people who also served the school. One group was the bus drivers. Three buses a day ventured out to cover an average of 330 miles per day round trip. A second group was the cooks. They spent six hours daily in the lunchroom making preparations for about 170 meals a day. A third group consisted of the specialized person- nel. Peggy Hettich, an Oahe cooperative education employee, worked as the speech teacher in the Bow- dle, Java, and Hosmer school systems. Marjorie Buechler was the Title 1 reading teacher. They both tested the students to help improve their areas or subjects. The fourth group consisted of the maintence engi- neers, Stanley Zimmer and Bernice Schlecht. They were responsible for the upkeep of the school. Ber- nice also helped out in the lunchroom while Stan was in charge of the video recorder for the teachers. TOP LEFT: BUS DRIVERS: Blake Eisenbeisz, Harvey Leidholt, Harold Haupt. They posed in front of the new diesel bus that was purchased this year. TOP RIGHT: Marjorie Buechler and Peggy Hettich are in charge of the special education needs of the stu- dents. MIDDLE: Bernice Schlecht and Stan Zimmer line up for the camera. BOTTOM: Cooks Adeline Brown and Mona Kenne- dy are busy serving the meals of the day. 15 Board and administration are active Purchasing a new bus and fixing the roof on the elementary school were just a few of the items that kept the administration and school board active this year. In February the school sponsored an open house for the Java parents and stu- dents interested in attending Bodle High next year. Java voted to close their high school in January. Approximately ten students will be attending Bowdle next year. Further incorporation of the computer into the school system was a major re- sponsibility of the school secretary, Elaine Geier and the business manager, Cathy Blumhardt. Payroll and school lunch records were added to the comput- er system. TOP: ADMINISTRATION. BACK.: L to R: Mr. Terry VanderVorst, elementary principal; Mr. Har- ris Haupt, secondary principal. FRONT: Mr. Ted Knudsen, superintendent. This was Mr. Vander- Vorst's first year as elem. prin. MIDDLE: Cathy Blumhardt, business manager and Elaine Geier, secretary take a break from the computer. BOT- TOM: SCHOOL BOARD BACK: L to R: Larry Gauer, Calvin Sandmeier. FRONT: Carol Thomas, Norbert Thomas, Alvin Eisenbeisz. 16 Steppin' Out With People Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Eighth Grade Seventh Grade Grades 6-K If you dream it, it can be done. If you dream it, it can be done was the senior class motto. While busy with future college plans, they realized how important this motto was. Highlights they remembered well were the exciting festivities of home- coming, the eye-opening trip to the State School and Hospital at Redfield, and of course, the major events of Washington D.C. and graduation. Many seniors were also involved in swing choir, stage band, drama, sports and FFA. The seniors fought their way through the required classes of English and government. Throughout these classes they learned much about me- dieval and Shakespearean literature, structure and methods of taxation, and detailed theories of the electoral college. During the last nine weeks of English, the seniors were assigned to extensive grammar exercises and a 15- page term paper. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS. BACK: L to R: Don Gross, president. Mrs. Cheryl Dewald, advisor; Mr. Ted. Knudsen, advisor. FRONT: Michelle Geicr, vice-president; Darren Stephan, sec.-treas.; John Bauer, student council representative. Michelle Geier Patty Geier Don Gross Lisa Schlecht Darren Stephan ABOVE: Don Gross shows his enthusiasm during one of the many enjoyable meals at Bowdle High. LEFT: Junior Michelle Hart- man observes Darren Stephan while he shows his immense confusion after a hard day of office practice class. MIDDLE LEFT: Dawn Bieber. Shelly Beadle and Denise Strouckel are busying creating their hero Spiderman. The picture was used as part of the stage decorations for the homecoming theme He- roes.'' BOTTOM LEFT: Is Maryann Greger actually studying or just putting on a good show for the camera? ABOVE: JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS. TOP: Denise Strouckel, vice president. MIDDLE: Dawn Bieber, sec.-treas. BOTTOM: Vince Gauer, student council rep.; Geri Knecht, president; Mr. Keith Meyer, advisor; Mr. John Rist, advisor. Juniors sweep competitions During homecoming the juniors were kept busy decorating the stage using the theme Heroes. They also won first place with their float Hornet Buuters and their skit Score. Their major fund raising activity for the year was selling magazines. They reached their su- per goal of $1,000.00. For the first time in a number of years the juniors participated on both the school paper and annual staff. Term papers were added to the junior curriculum for a com- bined English and history grade. BELOW: Junior Vince Gauer is caught doing a strong imitation of Mr. Parkhurst directing the band at a YTC Tourney pep rally. Geri Lynn Knecht Flynt Schack Dick Stotz Denise Strouckel 17 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: L to R: Mrs. Kay Wolff, advisor; Doris Heilman, pres.; Curt Weiszhaar, class rep.; Mr. Larry Birchem. advisor; Chad Huber, vice, pres.; Kathy Haupt, sec.-treas.; Mr. Harris Haupt, advisor. Sophomores Tami Syhre and Doris Heilman help run the Duck Pond booth at the annual Mothers' Club Halloween Party. Sophomores become involved The sophomores started their second year of high school by taking an ac- tive role in the homecoming festivi- ties. Building their float for the parade and performing a skit entitled 'The Bus Ride helped make the homecom- ing activities more exciting. They were also designated to build the bon- fire for after coronation. Throughout the year the sophomores participated in cheerleading, basket- ball, track, football, band and the school play. They ended the year with decorating the stage for graduation and began to look forward to their remaining two years of high school. Tim Karst shows his true welding skills during farm and home improvement class. Doris Heilman Tom Heilman Chad Huber Tim Karst Russ Maier Mark Schlecht Michelle Spiry Tami Syhre Curt Weiszhaar Loren Beitolspacher. Wes Job, and Allen Jackson carried out the theme. Go ahead and make my day' by riding on the freshmen class float in the homecoming parade. While sitting quietly in the library, Joe Beadle studies for a test. Freshmen work on requirements Meeting the new state require- ments meant that the freshmen were kept busy with passing al- gebra, English, world studies, and general science. They also helped to maintain basketball, drill team, swing choir, stage band, drama, track, cheerleading and pep club. FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS. BACK. L to R Darren Greger, pres.; Joe Beadle, student council rep.; Troy Huber, sec.-treas.; and Cindy Schack. vice pres. FRONT; Mi. Scott Parkhurst and Mr. Tim Dewald, class advisors. Participating in homecoming ac- tivities was one of the highlights of the freshmen year. The girls also had a chance to enter the Jr. Snow Queen Contest at Bowdle and Colette Bieber was crowned the Jr. Snow Queen. u as Junior high gets active The seventh graders excitedly start- ed their first year as high school students. They participated in many events during the year in- cluding homecoming where they built a float entitled Chomp Up the Hornets and performed a skit called Pac-Man Fever. Doing the play, They've Sunk the Lusitania and learning how to give speeches helped to develop their English skills. The eighth graders started their year out on the right track by win- ning second place on their skit We've Got What it Takes and their float The Hornets are Stuck With Us on coronation night. Their big project was raising $50 for the Statue of Liberty renovation fund by holding a cake raffle at a basketball game. As a social studies project, they held a mock school election for President in Novem- ber. CLASS OFFICER. BACK: L TO R: SEVENTH: Mr. Terry Pfann, advisor; Sherri Spiry, pres.; Stephanie Eisenbeisz, vice pres.; Kindra Beitelspacher, sec. treas.; and Jason Birchem, stu- dent council. BOTTOM: EIGHTH: Mrs. Lois Knudsen, advisor; Tricia Stotz, pres.; Cindy Strouckel, sec. treas.; Tina Mertz, vice pres.; James Geier, student council. SEVENTH GRADE. BACK: L to R: Stacey Frankfurth, Amy Thom- Wolff, Karin Strouckel, Kindar Beitelspacher, Kerry Job, Shawn as, Stephanie Eisenbeisz, Sherri Spiry, Lisa Heilman, Doug Leidholt, Grismer. BOTTOM: Dale Hoerner, Travis Binder, Jason Birchem, Troy Syhre. MIDDLE: Tammy Bieber, Michelle Jacobs, Karen Weylin Huber, Eric Thomas. 22 EIGHTH GRADE. BACK: L to R: Krecia Beitelspacher, Sue Maier, Tina Mertz, Kristi Zimmer, John Ham, James Geier, Brad Haupt. Cindy Strouckel, Tricia Stotz. FRONT: AmyGrismer, Nikki Bonen, MIDDLE: Terron Voller, Jodi Job, Jason Heinzman, Shawn Huber, Mark Hoerner, Kelly Thomas. NOT PICTURED: Steve Daniels. ABOVE: John Ham displays his Men At Work ' look during one of the dress up days during homecoming week. RIGHT: Krecia Beitelspacher and Tina Mertz perform in their class skit for homecoming while Geri Knecht and Vince Gauer watch with interest. Their skit was We've Got What It Takes. 23 SIXTH GRADE. BACK: L to R: James Leidholt, Jennifer Bieber, Thomas, and Mr. Terry VanderVorst. FRONT: Ryan Haupt, Grant Joshua Bieber, Jerrad Hoffman, and Vicky Heilman. MIDDLE: Tan- VanderVorst, Lyle Beitelspacher, and Kory Huft. NOT PICTURED, ya Thomas, Melanie Simon, Annette Walz, Shayne Huber, Tammy Teresa Scofield. Grades compete in field day Grades four, five, and six were de- partmentalized again this year. Starting band was a highlight for the fourth graders while the fifth and sixth graders continued with their band and vocal activities. Many of the students presented so- los at the grade music contest in Selby. Besides basketball, the grades also participated in a local track and field day. The qualifiers then at- tended the conference meet in Selby. All three grades increased their dramatic skills by presenting plays throughout the year. The sixth grade presented Rip Van Wrin- kle to grades K-8 using the stage in the gym. Damon and Pythias was done by the fifth grade and the fourth grade presented IS There Life on Other Planets, Wise Peo- ple of Gotham, and Puppet 24 Plays. ABOVE: The fourth graders ride their decorated bikes through the homecoming parade showing their favorite hero Ghostbuster. BELOW: The sixth graders seem to be enjoying their library time with Mrs. Wolff. All the grades had library time once a week. FIFTH GRADE. BACK: L to R: Katrina Longhat, Francine Person, Lynette Grieve, Melissa Sandmeier, Kimberley Fortin, Crystal Oster Gerald Beadle, Courtney Huber, and Chadwick Haar. FRONT: Miss and Kimberly Zimmer. FOURTH GRADE. BACK: L to R: Andrea Eisenbeisz, Kevin Brian Saylor, Jenny Gab, Paul Huber, Tabitha Leidholt, Mathew Hoerner, Coy Larson, Rickey Hand, Dustin Stephan. Jason Knud- Bobby, Jeb Schock, and Keith Mertz. NOT PICTURED: Jean Sco- sen, Denise Karst, Carrie Simon, and Mrs. Jan Schock. FRONT: field. 25 THIRD GRADE. BACK: L to R: Jeremy Hoffman, Mark Beitel- spacher, Justin Bieber, Eric Bieber, Shane Jacobs, Curtis Jackson, Gary Grismer, and Mrs. Carol Flannigan. FRONT: Brent Beitel- spacher, Jason Buechler, Michelle Gisi, Melissa Kiesz, Melanie Green, Joell Haar, Samuel Bobby, and Tim Thomas. NOT PIC- TURED: Scott Scofield and Nici Meyer. SECOND GRADE. BACK: L to R: Justin Birchem, Jar rod Goetz, Craig Hoerner, David Heilman, Perry Rye, and Steve Goebel. MID- DLE: Mrs. Elodie Schmierer, Nicole Haar, Lori Beitelspacher, Shan- non Grismer, Kirk Huber, and Joshua Manning. FRONT: Jessica Sandmeier, Lori Heilman, Joel Kennedy, Andrea Knudsen, and Car- ol Merkel. NOT PICTURED: Anthony Daniels. 26 FIRST GRADE. BACK: L to R: Jason Hoerner, Tyler VanderVorst, Cody Larson, Bridgit Kiesz, Rocky Hand, Timothy Jackson, and Bieber, and Summer Hand. FRONT: Veronica Fischer, Tara Hoff- Jamie Birchem. MIDDLE: Randy Wolff, Tanya Meyer, Mrs. Fern man, Sara Buechler, and Brent Huber. BELOW: First grader, Tara Hoffman, is giving her best shot at capturing that apple. Tara was at the Commercial Club booth at the annual Mothers' Club Halloween Party. BOT- TOM: Mrs. Schmierer and Annie Knudsen are busy decorating her bike for the homecom- ing parade. Lower grades expand skills Having a store in their room with simulated goods and money helped to expand many skills for the first graders. The students took turns as sales clerks and customers. The goal of the project was to teach the value of money and how to recog- nize and count change ' according to Mrs. Fern Bieber. Increasing the creativity of the sec- ond graders was the goal of their teacher, Mrs. Schmierer. Numer- ous art projects throughout the year helped to achieve this goal. Writing friendly letters in English, learning their multiplication tables in math, and growing plants in sci- ence were just a few of the projects that kept the third graders busy this year. 27 TOP: The kindergarten students show their spirit for homecoming by dress- ing up as their favorite heroes. BOTTOM: Mrs. Wolff, home ec. teacher, helps the kindergartners make omelets for one of their special projects during the year. Kindergarten learns through play Ten kindergarten students, under the love and guidance of Mrs. Venoy Kurle, started their first year of formal learning. In November Michelle Green moved away and in March Randy Scofield joined the class. Learning through play was an im- portant part of the kindergarten program. They also took many field trips to expand upon their studies. One trip included the home economics department of the high school where they made om- elets. This was a special project to help in the learning of the letter O. KINDERGARTEN. BACK: L to R: Katrina Bieber. Barry Saylor, FRONT: Cindy Jackson, Michelle Green, Greg Heilman, and Amy Amy Boschee, Lisa Gab, Colin Beitelspacher, Mrs. Venoy Kurle. Mitzel. NOT PICTURED: Mark Ham and Randy Scofield. Steppin' Out With Activities Student Council Pep Club Librarians Future Homemakers of America Annual Staff Stage Band Swing Choir Band Chorus Future Farmers of America Drill Team Student Council coordinates homecoming Advisor Mr. Harris Haupt and the student council officers headed this year's council ativities. Their main responsibility was coordinating the homecoming festivities. They vot- ed on Heroes as the theme and carried it through for a successful coronation and parade. After the homecoming game, the student council also sponsored a record- hop in the Bowdle gym for both the Bowdle and Java student bodies. STUDENT COUNCIL: BACK: L to R: Curt Weiszhaar, John Bauer, sec.-treas.; Vince Gauer, Geri Knecht, Doris Heilman, Mr. Harris Haupt, advisor; Joe Beadle, and Dar- ren Greger. FRONT: Jason Birchem, Jim Geier, Michelle Geier, vice president; Don Gross, president; Tricia Stotz, and Sheri Spiry. Pep Club is reestablished After an absence of ten years, the Pep Club was reestablished to help get the school spirit rolling again. Dawn Bieber was chosen as presi- dent and she and other club mem- bers worked closely with the cheer- leaders. The purpose of the club was to help the cheerleaders with pep rallies and posters. They also helped to promote group spirit at all the sporting events. Mrs. Lois Knudsen was the advisor for the new group. ifiikg,. PEP CLUB: BACK: L to R: Mrs. Lois Knud- sen, Michele Gauer, Amy Grismer, Kathy Haupt, Doris Heilman, Lisa Schlecht, Tami Syhre, Pam Gabriel, Geri Knecht. MIDDLE: Krecia Beitelspacher, Tammy Bieber, Ra- chelle Beadle, Cindi Schack, Maryann Greger, Sharon Beadle, Heidi Eisenbeisz, Michelle Geier, Shirley Gabriel, Colette Bieber, Michelle Spiry. FRONT: Shawn Huber, Nikki Bonen, Tina Mertz, Selena Goetz, Penny Bieber, Sue Maier, Barb Bol- linger, Patty Geier, Dawn Fortin, Sandy Jackson, Dawn Bieber. 30 STUDENT LIBRARIANS: BACK: L to R: Doris Heilman, Stephanie Eisenbeisz, Lisa Heilman, Shannon Grismer, Mrs. Kay Wolff, advisor. MIDDLE: Heidi Eisenbeisz, Michelle Geier, Penny Bieber, Colette Bieber, Michelle Spiry. FRONT: Dawn Bieber, Shirley Gabriel, and Sharon Beadle. Librarians volunteer their services ABOVE: Seventh graders Lisa Heilman and Stephanie Eisenbeisz are in the process of making a poster for one of their many bulletin boards used in the library. BELOW: Library helper Michelle Geier is helping Vince Gauer find a source for his history term paper. Vince appeared to have something else on his mind!! Several students, grades 7-12, vol- unteered their services this year to help maintain library operations. Mrs. Kay Wolff, advisor to the stu- dent librarians, was only in the li- brary three periods of the day. Therefore, the student librarians were able to keep the library open during her absence. Their duties included checking books in and out, processing new books, filing newspapers and mag- azines, helping with grade library hours and making bulletin boards. FHA becomes a reality The Bowdle Future Homemakers of Tomorrow became a reality this year under the guidance and hard work of Mrs. Kay Wolff, the home economics instructor. Trudy Rausch, from the Hoven Chapter and a national FHA officer, helped the local chapter in establishing groud rules. In November, the eight members presented their action activities to various classes in the school. The presentations were on topics of in- terest chosen by the students. To learn the spirit of giving the FHAers acted as secret santas be- fore Christmas. They chose an in- dividual and gave secret gifts to them until they revealed their iden- tity. Singing Valentines was the main fund raiser for the year which made about $125 for the club. The valen- tines cost $1 for local calls and $2 for long distance. On April 14-16, five members at- tended the State FHA Convention in Sioux Falls. While at the conven- tion, Doris Heilman gave her pre- sentation on “Sucide and received a superior rating. Doris had also received a superior at the regional FHA meeting which qualified her for the state. ABOVE: The faculty is de- lighted by their special break- fast. They were treated to breakfast by the FHA mem- bers as part of National FHA Week. BELOW: Mr. Meyer looks on as Chris Anderson reveals herself as Mr. Bir- chem's and Mr. Haupt's secret santa. Secret Santa's was a Dec. project for the FHA. ABOVE: Kathy Haupt is busy making breakfast for the high school faculty as part of a activity for National FHA Week. BE- LOW: Doris Heilman, a sophomore, is shown giving her presentation on sucide at the State FHA Convention in Sioux Falls. 32 FHA MEMBERS: BACK: L to R: Barb Bollinger, Tami Syhre, Cindi Doris Heilman, treasurer; Chris Anderson, secretary; Michele Schack. Mrs. Kay Wolff, advisor. FRONT: Selena Goetz, historian; Gauer, vice president; and Kathy Haupt, president. MIDDLE LEFT: FHA members sing a song for the residents at the Bowdle Nursing Home. This was one of their projects for March. MID- DLE RIGHT: Tami Syhre, Kathy Haupt, and Doris Heilman are sending a singing valentine via the telephone. Singing valentines was a Feb. fundraiser for the group. LEFT: Tami Syhre, Heidi Eisenbeisz, and Doris Heilman make up the home economics judging team that placed 5th at the Little International at Brookings. 33 ANNUAL STAFF: BACK: L to R: Michelle Geier, Geri Schlecht. FRONT: Heidi Eisenbeisz, Patty Geier, Sharon Knecht, John Bauer, Don Gross, Darren Stephan, Lisa Beadle, Shirley Gabriel, and Sandy Jackson. LEFT: As usual Darren Stephan and Sharon Beadle seem to be arguing over who's right or wrong. Both Darren and Sharon were annual staff members. ABOVE: Don Gross, Mrs. Dewald and John Bauer take a pit stop along Interstate 29 on the way back from the Press Convention at Brookings. The group left at 4 am and returned the same day. 34 Editors attend convention In October, editors Don Gross and John Bauer, asst, editor Geri Knecht and advisor Mrs. Cheryl Dewald traveled to Brookings to at- tend the 62nd Annual South Dako- ta High School Press Convention at South Dakota State University. While at the convention, they at- tended various sessions on improv- ing the yearbook. They also brought home a first place rating on last year's annual. Steppin' Out” was the theme se- lected by the editors for the 1985 book. The yearbooks were sold in No- vember for $11 apiece though the books cost $28 to produce, causing the wholesale price to be more than the retail price. Names stamped on the books were an extra feature the students could purchase for their books. John Bauer, Mrs. Dewald and other staff members combined efforts to fill the function of taking pictures for the annual. LEFT: Sandy Jackson shows stress while working on the annual. She was one of the juniors on the staff. ABOVE: Editors John Bauer and Don Gross and asst, editor Geri Lynn Knecht take a moment to pose for the camera at the South Dakota High School Press Convention. Zimmer, Jason Hcintzman, Dairen Stephan. Curt Spiry, Barb Bollinger. Cindi Schack. NOT PICTURED: VVeiszhaar. Joe Beadle, Rachelle Beadle, Mr. Scott Park- Tom Leidholt. hurst. MIDDLE Chad Huber. Don Gross, Aaron Knud- Stage band is added Something new that was added to the music department this year was a stage band under the direction of Mr. Scott Parkhurst. Sixteen high school students made up the stage band which performed at the large music group contest at Mobridge. They also gave an excellent perfor- mance at the spring concert. 36 The stage band members are all busy practicing for the spring concert except Joe Beadle. Joe was busy performing for the camera. SWING CHOIR: BACK: L to R: Selena Goetz, Rachelle ny Bieber, Barb Bollinger. Nikki Bonen. Colette Bieber, Beadle. Kathy Haupt, Dawn Bieber, Cindi Schack. Sandy Sharon Beadle. FRONT: Michelle Geier, Doris Heilman, Jackson, Geri Knecht. MIDDLE: Heidi Eisenbeisz. Pen- Michele Gauer, Maryann Gregei. ABOVE: The girls pause for a quiet song that they sang at the local snow queen contest. BELOW: The swing choir shows their dance routine also at the snow queen contest. Swing choir gives many performances The swing choir started their sec- ond year by choosing new black and red outfits. The outfits received a lot of use this year as the swing choir performed at many functions and contests. They began the year in the fall with performances at a 4- H program in Selby and the Bowdle Snow Queen Festival. In the spring they entertained at the Centennial Hat and Tea Show in Bowdle, the large group music contest in Mo- bridge, and the spring concert. They finished the year by singing One Star at the graduation cere- monies. New shoes improve band uniforms for parades For the first time in many years, the band period was moved to 7th hour. The band students met on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri- days every week. At the beginning of the year, the school purchased special shoes for the marching band to be worn over their personal shoes. The shoes helped to com- plete their uniforms for competi- tion in the Gypsy Day Parade in Aberdeen. The marching band also performed in the Bowdle and Java homecoming parades. Later in the year, the band members sold pizza kits to help cover the cost of the shoes. Concert band performed at the Christmas and spring concerts and at the large group music contests where they received a II rating. The concert band was also the pep band which played at many sporting events and pep rallies. ABOVE. Sharon Beadle and Lisa Schlecht have a big smile for the camera while band members are busy playing their music at a home football game. RIGHT: The drum ensemble members are practicing hard in the gym lobby to prepare for the small group music con- test. The members left to right Jason Heintzman, Sue Maier, Chad Huber, Nikki Bonen, and Kristi Zimmer were awarded a II rating at contest. CONCERT BAND. BACK: L to R: Sherri Spiry. Kerry Job, Kristi Zimmer, Sue Maier, Nikki Bonen, Aaron Knudsen, Derrick Walz, Tricia Stotz, Krecia Beitelspacher, Jason Birchem, Terron Voller. FOURTH ROW: Jason Heistzman, Chad Huber, Dar- ren Stephan, Colette Bieber, Curt Weiszhaar, Travis Bender, Karin Strouckel, Michelle Ja- cobs, Brad Haupt, Mark Harner, Kelly Thomas. THIRD ROW. Doug Leidholt, Don Gross, Geri Knecht, Michelle Spiry, Barb Bollinger, Amy Thomas, Karen Wolff, Kindra Beitelspacher, Eric Thomas. SEC- OND ROW: John Bauer, Joe Beadle, Flynt Schack, Patty Geier, Sandy Jackson, Penny Bieber, Dawn Fortin, Stephanie Eisenbeisz, Jodi Job, Tina Mertz, Cindy Strouckel, Amy Grismer, Mr. Scott Parkhurst. FRONT: Mi- chelle Geier, Dawn Bieber, Sharon Beadle, Heidi Eisenbeisz, Shelly Beadle, Cindi Schack, Kathy Haupt, Doris Heilman. Se- lena Goetz, Shawn Huber, Tammy Bieber. LEFT: Receiving a superior (I) on their clairnet quartet are Patty Geier, Penny Bieber, Dawn Fortin, Sandy Jackson. The girls were busy practic- ing their music number. BELOW: Kathy Haupt is having a little trouble concentrating on her music while Doris Heilman plays on. The duet received an excellent (II) rating at the small group contest in Mobridge. The brass sextet is casually practicing their piece during one of the band periods. The brass sextet members were left to right John Bauer, Don Gross Darren Stephan. Curt Weiszhaar, Aaron Knud- sen. Not pictured was Michelle Geier. The group earned a I rating at contest. SOLOISTS: BACK: L to R: Dawn Bieber-I on flute and a vocal solo; Geri Knecht-I on sax and a vocal solo; Don Gross-I on tuba; Joe Beadle-I on baritone. FRONT: Michelle Spiry-II on sax; Penny Bieber-I-vocal solo. The sax trio is caught in the act. The members of the saxophone trio who received a I rating at contest were left to right Geri Lynn Knecht, Michelle Spiry, and Barb Bollinger. The trombone duet is Tom Leidholt and Derrick Walz. These two freshmen received a III rating at contest. 40 Kelly Thomas, Karin Strouckel and Dawn Bieber take a well-deserved break after marching in the Bowdle homecoming parade. The band also marched in the Java homecoming parade on the same day. Ensembles do well at contest Besides the 7th period band chorus period. Director Scott Parkhurst conducted lessons for grades 4-12 and worked with all the special en- semble groups. The various ensem- bles had their music judged at the small group contest held in Febru- ary at Mobridge. Three band en- sembles out of six received I rat- ings. The band gave its last performance of the year at the local Memorial Day services held at the Bowdle gym. GRADE BAND: BACK: L to R. Coy Larson, Denise Karst, Vicky Heilman, Ryan Haupt, Grant Vander- Vorst, Keith Mertz, Tammy Thomas, Jeb Schock, Mathew Bobby. MIDDLE: Mr. Parkhurst, Andrea Ei- senbeisz, Melanie Simon, Joshua Bieber, Carrie Simon, Dustin Stephan, Jason Knudson, Paul Huber, Cory Huft. FRONT: Annette Walz, Kim Fortin, Jenny Gab, Melissa Sandmeier, Tanya Thomas, Jenny Bieber, Crystal Oster, Kim Zimmer, Brian Sayler. 41 MIXED CHORUS: BACK: L to R: Karen Wolff, Penny Bieber, Maryann Greger, Mi- chelle Geier, Heidi Eisenbeisz, Sharon Bea- dle, Geri Knecht, Kristy Huft, Michelle Gauer, Colette Bieber, Curt Weiszhaar, Der- rick Walz, Darren Greger, Doug Leidholt. THIRD ROW: Denise Strouckel, Lisa Heil- man, Sue Maier, Tricia Stotz, Jodi Job, Tami Syhre, Shelly Beadle, Sandy Jackson, Dawn Bieber. Cindy Strouckel, Nicole Bonen, Chad Huber, Jim Geier, Mark Harner, Ter- ron Voller. SECOND ROW: Mr. Parkhurst, Kerry Job, Kindra Beitelspacher, Doris Heil- man, Selena Goetz, Kristi Zimmer, Barb Bol- linger, Kathy Haupt, Dawn Fortin, Pam Ga- briel, Jason Heintzman, Brad Haupt, Travis Bender, Troy Syhre. FRONT: Tammy Bieber. Karin Strouckel, Amy Thomas, Tina Mertz, Shawn Huber, Amy Grismer, Mi- chelle Jacobs, Cindi Schack, Stacey Frank- furth, Krecia Beitelspacher, Shirley Gabriel, Kelly Thomas, Dale Hoerner, Shawn Grismer, Eric Thomas, Weylin Huber. ABOVE: Soldiers and princesses invade the Bowdle gym. The third and fourth graders dressed appro- priately for their song at the Christmas concert. RIGHT: MIXED ENSEMBLE: BACK: L to R: Shar- on Beadle, Rachelle Beadle, Cindi Schack, Kathy Haupt, Jim Geier. FRONT: Geri Knecht, Dawn Bieber, Chad Huber, Derrick Walz. The ensemble received a I rating at the large group music contest. Mixed Chorus grows in number Ensembles receive I ratings Mixed chorus grew from 42 mem- bers to 60 members with substanial increase of male members. The chorus consisted of students in grades 7-12. The young group re- ceived a II rating at the large group music contest in Mobridge on March 30. They also gave a fine performance at the Christmas and Spring Concerts. Sixteen girls in grades 9-12 formed the Girls Glee that received a I rat- ing at contest. This was the second year in a row that the group re- ceived a I. Once again due to young male singers no one attended the All- State Chorus gathering but the younger members did gain much valuable experience. Senior Michelle Geier received the National Choral Award from direc- tor Scott Parkhurst at the annual awards presentation. She was cho- sen by her fellow chorus members. LEFT: The mixed chorus is spreading the Christmas spirit in downtown Bowdle. The mixed chorus went Christmas caroling on Main Street before Christmas vacation. ABOVE: TRIPLE TRIO. BACK L to R: Sharon Beadle. Ceri Knecht. Rachelle Beadle. MIDDEE: Heidi Eisenbeisz, Michelle Ceier, Penny Bieber. FRONT: Barb Bollinger. Dawn Bieber. Cindi Sc hack. The triple trio received a I at the large group music contest in Mobridge. 43 Knecht is State FFA Sweetheart The Bowdle Future Farmers of America began the 1984-85 school year by winning first place at the Bowdle Livestock and Dairy Judg- ing Contest. Colette Bieber placed 3rd individually, with Darren Ste- phan and Michelle Spiry complet- ing the team. Geri Knecht and Allan Grismer were selected to attend the National FFA Convention held in Kansas City from Nov. 7-10. Just a week after returning, Geri, along with Kathy Haupt participated in the district job interview contest held in Miller. Geri placed 3rd in the district and later placed 2r d in the state competition held at Pierre. Colette Bieber and Bob Heilman placed 1st and 2nd respectively in the local creed contest and there- fore represented the club at the dis- trict level. Geri was elected to the district re- porter post and this gave her the opportunity to participate in the FFA Day at the state legislature in January. While there, they meet with our state legislators and pro- moted vocational agriculture and the FFA. February found the members busy preparing for National FFA Week. The week's activities included a businessman's breakfast, recruite- ment presentation to 8th graders, a farm safety poster contest, Food For America program, and a shop edu- cation program for the grade school. Members also began pre- paring for the State Production Contests held in Brookings and continued till the state convention April 14-16. At the convention, the crops team placed 19th for a bronze emblem award. The meats' team placed 13th for a silver emblem. On May 1, the 6th annual Parent- Member Banquet was held in the school gym. Alice Kundert was the speaker with state officers also in attendance. Stan Zimmer and Gary Bachman were given the Honorary Chapter Farmer Degree. Penny Bieber and Geri Knecht were awarded the Outstanding Sopho- more and Junior, while Darren Ste- phan was awarded the Dekalb Ag- riculture Achievement Award. The Star Greehand was Colette Bieber and Star Chapter Farmer was Rus- sell Maier. Tom Heilman and Curt Weiszhaar were awarded scholar- ships to the Coop Youth Leader- ship Conference. The highlight of the year were Geri Knecht being named the State FFA Sweetheart and the chapter being recognized for the triple crown award, at the State FFA Conven- tion. LEFT: FFA MEMBERS: BACK: L to R: Mr. John Rist, Flynt Schack, Tim Karst, Mark Sc hi edit, Chad Huber, Curt Weis haar, Al- len Jackson. MIDDEE: Bob Aldinger, Loren Beitelspacher, Bob Heilman, Darren Creact, Tom Heilman, Colette Bieber, Penny Bieber. FRONT: Michelle Spiry, reporter; Allan Grismer, treasurer; Vince Gauer, sentinel; Darren Stephan, president; Russ Maier, stu dent advisor; Dick Stotz, vice president; and Geri Knecht, secretary. ABOVE: President Darren Stephan was given the Dekalb Award at the FFA banquet. Here he is shown presiding over ceremonies at the banquet. Darren was a senior and a four year FFA member. LEFT: FFA members are busy working on the dugout they built at the city park. The dugout was a BOAC project for the club which received a bronze emblem at the state level. BELOW: What a scary bunch! These members were part of the Spook House sponsored by the FFA at the annual Mothers' Club Halloween Party. ABOVE: Kathy Baer crowns the new FFA State Sweetheart Geri Lynn Knecht. Geri was crowned at the State Convention. RIGHT: Stanley Zimmer, Darren Stephan, and Gary Bach- man pose for a picture after Stanley and Gary were named Honorary Chapter Farmers by President Darren Stephan 45 Drill team under new direction Last year's graduation created many hardships by leaving seven open spots to be filled on this year's team. A large turnout for the tryouts, grades 8-12, filled the spots with very eager and capable re- placements. Under the direction of Miss Lyn- ette Grieve, the drill team did rou- tines to Never, Never, I Can't Drive 55 ' and Easy Lover. They performed at the halftimes of home boys basketball games, the YTC Tourney, and at the districts in Mobridge. In her first year as drill team advi- sor, Miss Grieve provided leader- ship and taught new steps to the routines. ABOVE RIGHT: BACK: L to R: Geri Lynn Knecht, co-captain; Miss Lynette Grieve, ad- visor; Michelle Geier, captain. FRONT: Tri- sha Stotz and Amy Grismer, alternates. MIDDLE RIGHT: Senior Patty Geier takes a break from an exhausting practice. BOT- TOM RIGHT: DRILL TEAM MEMBERS. BACK: L to R: Doris Heilman, Sharon Bea- dle. Selena Goetz, Chris Anderson, Geri Knecht, Dawn Bieber, Maryann Greger, and Sandy Jackson. FRONT: Barb Bollinger, Ni- cole Bonen, Shelly Beadle, Michelle Geier, Patty Geier, Penny Bieber, Heidi Eisenbeisz, and Krecia Beitelspacher. Steppin' Out With Athletics Football Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Track Cheerleading Bowdle-Java admitted into YTC Conference The Bobcats were back for their second and last year as a co-op football team with Java, due to the closing of the Java school next year. This is the first year that the Bow- dle-Java co-op team was admitted into the YTC conference. The grid season started out with high expec- tations and much determination as the Cats won their first two games of the season against non-confer- ence teams by large margins. They tried to get it together but through- out the rest of the season their hopes of victory were shattered. The Bowdle-Java Bobcats ended the season with a 2-7 record. When Coach Birchem was asked for comments on the football sea- son, he replied, We played good football against 9A schools, but took our lumps against the larger 9AA schools. Junior Vince Gauer and the seniors led the team in stat- istics. Hopefully the younger play- ers gained good experience and will be able to fill the positions left by our graduates. The captains for this year's team were Don Gross, Darren Stephan, John Bauer, and Doug Frank. They were all seniors. Coach Birchem was also assisted by Mr. John Rist. The Bobcats put all their points on this new scoreboard which was donated by local businesses. The unique scoreboard featured musical jingles that were played at appropri- ate times of the game. FOOTBALL TEAM. BACK: L to R: Assistant Coach John Rist. Darren Stephan, Don Gross, John Bauer, Doug Frank, Coach Larry Birchem. THIRD ROW: Paul Schreter, Nolan Walz, Dick Stotz, Vince Gauer, Russ Maier, Curt Weiszhaar, Scott Witlock, Allen Jackson, student manager. SECOND ROW: Joe Beadle, Matt Dobson, Chad E. Wolf, Chad Huber, Tim Karst, Tom Leidholt, Aaron Knudsen, Steve Hand, Troy Huber, Derrick Walz, student manager. FRONT: David Wolf, Brad Haupt, Jason Heinzman, Chad K. Wolf, Doug Leidholt, Jason Birchem, Kelly Thomas, Eric Thomas. 48 TOP: Vince Gauer breaks to the outside for 10 yards before Cresbard defenders can bring him down. Vince, the quarterback for the Cats this year, averaged 3.7 yards per carry. MIDDLE LEFT: Bowdle defenders, Vince Gauer and Doug Frank, showed fierce determination on this tackle as they unended Eureka's running back. MIDDLE RIGHT: Senior fullback Don Gross shows the Hoven Greyhounds some of his moves as he makes a big gain. Don also played defensive end and averaged 7 tackles per game. TEAM WE THEY Midland 50 6 Polo 42 14 Selby 8 42 Roscoe-Hosmer 10 12 Cresbard 8 35 Eureka 18 50 Herreid 0 70 Pollock 14 23 Hoven 6 41 49 Girls reach finals of district tournament Despite their 10-11 season the girl's basketball team did have a fairly successful season. They placed 4th in the YTC Tournament and 2nd in the Districts. Making all-tourna- ment team for the YTC's was Patty Geier and receiving honorable mention was Michelle Geier. In District Tournament action the Bobcats defeated Java in the first round and downed Herreid in the semifinals to reach the champion- ship game against Selby. After playing a long and tiring game, Bowdle came up with the short end losing the championship to Selby. Receiving honors in the districts were Patty Geier, first team; Shelly Beadle, second team; and Michelle Geier, honorable mention. Head coach was Mr. Ted Knudsen in his second year and assistant coach was Miss Lynette Grieve. The four senior girls will be greatly missed next year. Patty Geier for her outstanding shooting ability. Michelle Geier always had the knack for being in the right spot at the right time as she was usually the top rebounder. Sharon Beadle will be missed for her aggressive- ness and ability to add spark to the team, and Heidi Eisenbeisz for al- ways being there to take over any spot when needed. GIRLS BASKETBALL: BACK: L to R: Miss Lynette Grieve, Heidi Eisenbeisz, Maryann Greger, Sandy Jackson, Geri Knecht, Sharon Beadle, Patty Geier, Michelle Geier, Mr. Ted Knudsen MIDDLE: Dawn Fortin, student manager; Rachelle Beadle, Shirley Gabriel, Den- ise Strouckel, Michele Gauer, Michelle Spiry, Kathy Haupt, DeShannon Raba, student manager. FRONT: Doris Heilman, Cindi Schack, Pam Gabriel, Colette Bieber, Barb Bol- linger, Penny Bieber. ABOVE: Senior Patty Geier goes up for two more points in the semifinal vame of the districts against Herreid. Bowdle won and advanced to the finals. BELOW: Heidi Ei- senbeisz tries to score the first two points of the Hosmer game. SO The junior and senior members of the varsity pose for a goof off shot on group picture day. TEAM THEY Zeeland, ND 63 47 Eureka 44 34 Pollock 32 22 Java 44 52 Hoven 46 36 Hosmer 21 44 Roscoe 57 66 Cresbard 33 30 Ipswich 29 60 Selby 38 49 Herreid 40 43 Leola 47 77 Wakpala 73 50 Roscoe 50 45 Hosmer 41 57 LEFT: Sharon Beadle shoots the ball against tough defense by a Hosmer player. ABOVE: Michelle Geier receives her medal for hon- orable mention in the District Tournament. The awards were spon- sored by the Selby Record. 51 ABOVE: BOYS VARSITY: BACK: L to R: Asst. Coach man, statistician, Kathy Haupt, student manager, Michele Larry Birchem, Curt Weiszhaar, Vince Gauer, Aaron Gauer, statistician, Joe Beadle. BELOW: Darren Stephan, a Knudsen, Tom Leidholt, Russ Maier, Allan Grismer, Don senior guard, shows good form on his favorite corner Gross, Darren Stephan, Tom Heilman, Dick Stotz, and jump shot. Along with many steals per game, Darren's Coach Ted Knudsen. FRONT: Derrick Walz, Doris Heil- point average was 13. Bobcats continue winning ways The Bobcats once again continued with their winning ways by finish- ing the year with 12 wins and 9 losses and placed third in the con- ference. Being competitive in all areas was the goal of this year's Bobcat team. Tneir first test came in the Yellowstone Trail Confer- ence Tourney held in January. The Cats started out strong by defeating Hoven and reaching the semi-fin- als. With a score of 58-56, the Cats were defeated by Herreid but they came back on championship night to beat Hosmer for the third place trophy. Receiving special honors for their efforts during the YTC Tourney were Don Gross and Vince Gauer, first team and Darren Stephan, honorable mention. District tournament fever was strong with high hopes of captur- ing the district crown two years in a row but plans were foiled by a strong Selby team. Pollock seeded 1st and Bowdle 2nd both drew byes and did not have to play the first night. Second round action found the Bobcats matched against the Selby Lions and this game ended with Selby winning by four. The Cats then played Pollock for 3rd and 4th place and' once again lost by four points to end the season. This game also saw the end of high school careers for Darren Stephan and Don Gross. Named to the All- Tournament District Team were Curt Weiszhaar, 1st team; Vince Gauer, Don Gross and Darren Ste- phan, honorable mention. The dis- trict games were played in Mo- bridge this year upon a neutral court. 52 VARSITY BASKETBALL SUMMARY Don Gross, a senior guard, suddenly pulls up for two between the perimeter defenders. This senior averaged 20 points per game and attained numerous assists throughout the year. Junior center Vince Gauer drops in a high percentage shot. Vince is credited for his numerous rebounds giving him an opportu- nity to work the middle for a 17 point per game average. TEAM WE THEY Pollock 47 54 Ipswich 58 81 Java 69 59 Hoven 66 56 Timber Lake 67 32 Roscoe 58 64 Cresbard 62 72 Eureka 68 57 Java 69 51 Hosmer 66 61 Leola 74 91 Selby 52 50 Faulkton 50 64 Herreid 73 66 Hosmer 73 67 Roscoe 76 66 LEFT: The senior ball players and cheer- leaders pose for one last shot. Left to right are Sharon Beadle, Don Gross, Michelle Geier, Patty Geier, Darren Stephan, Heidi Eisenbeisz. BELOW. B TEAM: BACK: L to R: Joe Beadle, Derrick Walz, Aaron Knud- sen, Tom Leidholt, Russ Maier, Tom Heil- man, Dick Stotz, Allen Jackson, Chad Huber, Coach Birchem. FRONT: Jim Geier, Doris Heilman, Kathy Haupt, Michele Gauer, Brad Haupt. The B team had a suc- cessful winning season with a lot of their members seeing varsity action. Grades have winning year Besides learning the basics of good basketball playing, the grade teams had a successful season with all three squads finishing the year with winning records. The 5th and 6th graders had 5 wins and 4 losses, 7th and 8th graders had 7 wins and 3 losses and the girls ended with a .500 record. The 7th and 8th graders Bowdle In- vitational was won by Roscoe who beat Bowdle in a close game of 48- 47. The older grade team did not qualify for the conference tourney. .0 O, owoif m o J •� «CA O o ABOVE: FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE TEAM: BACK: L to R. Coach Terry Pfann, Kathy Haupt, student manager. FRONT: Kory Huft, Grant VanderVorst, James Leidholt, Ryan Haupt, Joshua Bieber, Shayne Huber. Courtney Huber, and Jerry Beadle. NOT PICTURED: Jerrad Hoffman. Coach for the boys was Mr. Terry Pfann and for the girls was Miss Lynette Grieve. Cheerleaders were Sherri Spiry, Amy Grismer, Sue Maier, Shawn Huber, and Krecia Beitelspacher. RIGHT: SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE TEAM: BACK. L to R: Kathy Haupt, student manager; Travis Binder, Doug Leidholt, John Ham, James Geier, Brad Haupt, Jason Birchem, Coach Pfann. FRONT: Kelly Thomas, Terron VoIIer, Shawn Grismer, Dale Hoerner, Eric Thom- as, Ryan Haupt. BELOW: GRADE GIRLS BB: BACK: L to R: Amy Grismer, Shawn Huber, Cindy Strouckel, Kristi Zimmer, Sue Maier. Tina Mertz, Nikki Bonen, Coach Lynette Grieve. FRONT: Tammy Bieber, Amy Thomas, Stephanie Eisenbeisz, Karin Strouckel, and Sherri Spiry. aOWDI o aQW DLt ftpw DLf: O l,0BCA'tS oWOtf ♦OWDlf pWOLf � 0WDlf rqWDLc � 0W0lf Five tracksters place at state; many records are broken The 1985 boy's track team had a tremendous year with five mem- bers qualifying for the state meet and the breaking of three school records and one regional record. The five qualifying members also placed in their individual events at the state meet. The sprint medley broke the current school record, qualified for the state meet and re- ceived a medal for placing fifth in the state. The original members of the medley were Don Gross, Dar- ren Stephan, Vince Gauer and John Bauer but due to an injury at the Howard Wood Relay, Don was re- placed by Derrick Walz. Shot put- ter Vince Gauer broke the school record, the regional record and re- ceived third place at the state meet in Sioux Falls. With the exception of the state meet, Vince went unde- feated for the year. The 880 relay team also broke the school record at the Redfield Relays. The members were Don Gross, Vince Gauer, Dar- ren Stephan, and John Bauer. The girl's had a fairly successful season with the two girls breaking school records and qualifying for the state meet. Michelle Spiry broke the open 800 school record but did not place at the state meet. Freshman Michele Gauer also broke a school record with the shot put and went on to win fourth place at Sioux Falls. Both in their second year were coaches Mr. Larry Birchem for the boys and Miss Lynette Grieve for the girls. ABOVE: Darren Stephan is breaking the string again as he anchors the sprint medley relay. Darren broke the string many times this year both in the medley and in the open half. BELOW LEFT: Senior Don Gross is ready to shoot out of the blocks in one of his open sprints. Don also participated in sever- al relays. BELOW RIGHT: Michele Gauer stands high on the winner's stand during the conference meet. As a fteshman, Mi- chele found herself on the winners stand many times through the year. 55 TRACK TEAM: BACK L to R: Derrick Walz, Curt Weiszhaar, Don Gross. Vince Gauer, John Bauer, Tim Karst, Joe Beadle, Mr. Larry Birchem. MIDDLE: Doris Heil- man, student manager; Darren Stephan. Miss Lynette Grive. FRONT: Kindra Beitel- spacher. Krecia Beitelspacher, Shawn Huber, Michele Gauer, Michelle Spiry, Dawn Bieber, student manager. NOT PIC- TURED: Sharon and Rachelle Beadle. Michelle Spiry appears to be leading the open 800 event. She was highly competitive in this event and also qualified for the state meet. Brad Haupt, Steve Daniels, Jason Birchem TEAM PTS. BOYS GIRLS MEETS Hoven Warm-Up Gettysburg Early Bird Mobridge Relays Redfield Relays Faulkton Triangular Eureka Legion Gettysburg Rotary Relays Hoven Legion Relays Hoven Y.T.C. Gettysburg Region II LEFT: John Bauer breaks the string at the Bowdle Quad. Track Meet. It has been a decade since Bowdle had had a track meet of their own and to show the strength of the Bowdle team they swept all the events of the day. ABOVE: Junior Vince Gauer combines all his strength to heave the steel ball for a perfect undefeated track season with the exception of the state meet where he placed third. 56 Tryouts held in the spring of 1984 produced this year's many sets of cheerleaders. The girls were chosen by a group of judges consisting of teachers and the advisor, Mrs. Lois Knudsen. The five groups of cheer- leaders were responsible for boost- ing team spirits. The Bowdle-Java football and the girls BB cheer- leaders started the year out in full force. The football cheerleaders helped coordinate homecoming ac- tivities and were responsible for finding a person to be Barney Bob- cat for the festivities. Poster mak- ing, scheduling and conducting pep rallies, and cheering at all games kept the A and B boys bas- ketball squads very busy. The rees- tablished pep club members were a big help to the cheerleaders in all of their activities. ties held during a pep rally. BELOW: The camera catches the A boys cheerleaders in action at the district games in Mobridge. ABOVE: Basketball player Tom Leidholt is trying out a new role as a cheerleader with Geri Knecht as his model. Doing jumps with the cheerleaders was one of the activi- Five seventh and eighth graders were able to start their cheerleading careers early by being chosen to lead cheers for the grade teams. They were Amy Grismer, Sherri Spiry, Krecia Beitelspacher, Shawn Huber, Sue Maier. BELOW LEFT: Barney Bobcat lines up with the Bowdle-Java football cheerleaders for the national anthem at the homecoming game. BELOW RIGHT: Sharon Beadle and Michelle Geier show that a lot of hard work goes into those fancy mounts seen at basket- ball games. A B BOVS BASKETBALL: TOP: L to R: Michelle Spiry, Heidi Eisenbeisz, Barb Bollinger. MIDDLE: Maryann Greger, Colette Bieber, Michelle Geier, Geri Lynn Knccht, Patty Geier. BOTTOM: Sharon Beadle, and Penny Bieber. The A and B squads did many cheers and routines together during the season. GIRLS BASKETBALL: TOP: L to R: Amy Grismer, Nikki Bonen. BOT- BOWDLE-JAVA FOOTBALL: TOP: Belinda Allen, Doris TOM: Shawn Huber, Tina Mertz, Sue Maier. These varsity cheerleaders Heilman, MIDDLE: Kim Wasko, Michele Gauer, FRONT: were all seventh and eighth graders. Cindy Schneider, Dawn Fortin. Steppin' Out With Happenings Homecoming All-School Play Snow Queen SD State Snow Queen Boys State Awards Senior Trip Graduation Heroes chosen as theme Juniors sweep competitions Homecoming festivities began Patty Geier were crowned king and Monday, September 17 with the student council members choosing Heroes as the main theme. Throughout the week the jr. high and high school students worked hard on preparing their floats for the Friday parade. The sophomores were involved in building and cleaning up the bonfire, while the juniors were responsible for stage decorations. Coronation was held Thursday evening with Geri Knecht and Vince Gauer presiding as mistress and master of ceremonies. Various skits were performed by all classes, with the junior skit, SCORE, tak- ing first place. The highlight of the evening was when Don Gross and queen for 1985. The evening came to a close with the traditional bonfire. Friday's activities started, in the morning, with the Bowdle Band participating in Java's parade. In the afternoon, Bowdle held their parade, with the juniors, once again taking first place in the float com- petition. Their float was the Hor- net Busters. Bands from Java and Hosmer also participated in our pa- rade. In the evening the Bobcats took on the Roscoe-Hosmer Hor- nets and lost by a close decision of 10-12. The week came to a close with a record hop sponsored by the student council. ABOVE: Geri Lynn Knecht and Vince Gauer keep their audience on the edge of their seats during corona- tion night. Vince and Geri were mistress and master of ceremonies for the evening. ABOVE LEFT: Last year's queen, Teresa Strouckel, crowns her successor, Patty Geier, as Sharon Beadle looks on. RIGHT: During the junior skit, Vince Gauer makes the move on Shelly Beadle and once again does not SCORE. SCORE was the name of their winning skit. 60 HOMECOMING ROYALTY. L to R: Scroll- son. King Don Gross, Queen Patty Geier, chelle Geier, Sharon Beadle, and Lisa bearers Penny Bieber and Curt Weiszhaar, Page Tanya Meyer, Heidi Eisenbeisz, Mi- Schlecht. Darren Stephan, John Bauer, Page Tim Jack- ABOVE LEFT: The junior float. Hornet Busters, took first place in the Bowdle homecoming parade. ABOVE RIGHT: Alumnus Carla Knecht, who was unveiled as Bar- ney the Bobcat, took a ride during halftime of the football game with the new king and queen, Don Gross and Patty Geier. LEFT: Stanley escorts the royalty candi- dates in the homecoming parade. The convertible was provided by Quentin Walz. 61 TOP: This scene from the play depicts a typical meal at a hillybil- ly home. MIDDLE LEFT: Rachelle Beadle, as Ma Hollowbone. looks like she has the weight of the world on her shoulders. MIDDLE RIGHT: Grandpappy Hankley, Curt Wciszhaar, is ready to defend his family against the Blairhouse clan. RIGHT: PLAY CAST. BACK: L to R: Curt Weiszhaar. Heidi Eisen- bei z, Penny Bieber. Dick Stotz. Geri Knecht, Don Gross. Michelle Geier, Vince Gauer, Cindi Schack. FRONT: Director Scott Park- hurst, Tina Mertz, Sharon Beadle. Shelly Beadle, Brad Haupt, Krecia Beitelspacher, Kindra Beitel- spacher. — Headin' is chosen After four weeks of hard work on the play cast was ready to present Headin' for a Weddin' on the 28th of March to an enthusiastic crowd. They gave two performances. One in the afternoon and one in the evening. It was a three-act comedy under the direction of Mr. Scott Parkhurst, with help from student director, Kathy Haupt. The play was about a typical hill- billy boy who gets himself into trouble by writing to a rich debu- For A Weddin' for school play tante, who shows up at his door- step during a blizzard expecting to get married to a millionaire. Even though there was mass confusion, including a family feud, the mis- matched couple was able to find true happiness. People helping with stage, makeup and prompting were Chad Huber, Kathy Haupt, Doris Heilman, Patty Geier, Michelle Hartman, Sue Maier, Jason Heintzman, and Ter- ron Voller. CAST OF CHARACTERS Homer Hoilowbone Don Gross Cracie Hoilowbone Michelle Geier Sarah Jo Hoilowbone Sharon Beadle Ma Hoilowbone Shelly Beadle Pa Hoilowbone Vince Gauer Melissa Dutan Geri Knecht Hortense Todd Heidi Eisenbeisz Isabel Todd Penny Bieber Grandpappy Hankley Curt Weiszhaar Pepper Brad Haupt Sis Kindra Beitelspacher Fanny Jane Kreci Beitelspacher Bertha Blairhouse Cindi Schack Slim Blairhouse Dick Stotz Widow Blairhouse Tina Mertz 63 Three queens are crowned Three queens were crowned to cul- minate a busy night of activities at the Bowdle Snow Queen Contest held in Nov. in the Bowdle Gym. Sharon Beadle was crowned Miss Bowdle for 1984-85 and Michelle Geier was named first runner-up in the senior category. Wearing the junior crown was freshman Colette Bieber with Selena Goetz as first runner-up. Miss Bridgit Kiesz, a first grader, was selected as the snow princess. The contest was once again sponsored by the Ser- vice and Community Clubs of Bowdle. Entertainment of all kinds were held throughout the night with Jer- ry Beadle and Dustin Stephan win- ning the honor of singing their song On Top of Old Spaghetti'' at the stage contest in Aberdeen. Last year's queen, Beth Bieber, had the privilege of unveiling Harris Haupt as the mystery snowman. The mas- ter of ceremonies for the event was Mr. Ted Knudsen. TOP: Sharon shows her surprise when her name is called as the winner. MID- DLE LEFT: Beth Bieber un- veils a 'modest' Harris Haupt as the mystery snowman. MIDDLE RIGHT: Jerry Beadle and Dustin Stephan are shown singing their winning song RIGHT. BACK: L to R: Selena Goetz, Jr. runner- up; Michelle Geier, Sr. run- ner-up. FRONT: Colette Bieber, Jr. Snow Queen; Bridgit Kiesz, Snow Prin- cess; Sharon Beadle, Sr. Snow Queen. 64 Beadle is SD Snow Queen Here she is — South Dakota Queen of the Snows. This became Senior Sharon Beadle's official title after being crowned the 1985 South Da- kota Queen on Jan. 12. The next day Sharon was quoted as saying, Right now I feel so . . . shocked. Yes, that's the word. Shocked. And happy. Very happy. Happy to re- present SD and to think they (Jay- cee and Jaycee Women) trust me with this. I was just so surprised because I wasn't even thinking about winning. I was just here for a good time. She said, The most exciting part was taking the walk all around the stage although I vaguely remember it. Sharon is the first senior snow queen to be named from Bowdle. Along with other prizes and gifts, Sharon received the use of a 1985 Oldsmobile during her year as queen. Sharon has maintained a very busy schedule during her reign. She has attended festivals in Minn., ND and SD, has been in countless parades, and has made numerous personal appearances. Other official duties included ad- dressing the state legislature, mo- deling in several style shows, and acting as an ambassador of South Dakota. In January of 1986, Sharon will re- linquish her crown to her succes- sor. ABOVE: Sharon poses tor her first official photo as South Dakota Snow Queen with Frosty the Snowman, Terry Beddow. BELOW: Queen Sharon and her chaperone look on as Gov. Janklow signs a proclamation declaring Snow Queen Week for Jan. of 1986. ABOVE: Howard Johnson hands over the keys to Queen Sharon for the car she will be using for the next year. BELOW: Sharon and Colette were honored at a special reception held in the school lunchroom. Don Gross elected Lieutenant Governor In the fall of his junior year, Don Gross was chosen by the Bowdle American Legion Post to represent his home town at Boys State to be held in Aberdeen, SD at the end of May. Shortly after being selected, Don decided to campaign for the coveted position of Boys State Gov- ernor. In his words, Might as well go for it. Don's campaign began at the end of the school year with friends and classmates joining in to help make posters and flyers to be distributed during Boys State Week. He also shook hands and in- troduced himself to all of the neighboring Boy Staters at local track meets. By qualifying for the State Track Meet, Don was able to visit with future delegates from all over the state the week before Boys State. The 1984 session forced Don to al- ter his goals. Don, along with other caucas leaders, decided it would be better to run for Lieutenant Gover- nor to balance the Federalist ticket. Joe Zuegar of Sioux Falls headed the ticket as candidate for Gover- nor. The debate on Thursday morning decided the election. It was the longest three hours of my life. stated Don. Our Federalist Party platform seemed to get the most and loudest support from the audi- ence. Their platform consisted of issues concerning USD-S closing, agriculture, legalized gambling, nuclear waste, education and the le- gal age for drinking alcohol. Both Joe and I had a lot of friends in the Nationalist Party. Those friends helped swing the election in our favor. said Don. Consequently on Thurs. May 31, Joe Zuegar and Don Gross were elected Governor and Lt. Gov. at the 1984 session of Boys State held at the Northern State College campus May 28 through June 2. Besides the honor of being elected Lt. Gov., Don also received a schol- arship from the South Dakota School of Mines at Rapid City. Don summarized the experience by saying, I felt honored to represent our legion post at Boys State. I knew the goal of being governor was high, but without high goals one may never know what one can achieve in life. I met many fine young men at Boys State, all of whom got exactly what they put into the system. I learned more about state legislation and had a lot of fun also. The combination of both kept all members busy. LEFT: Don Gross shows his winning smile. This was the picture Don used for his cam- paign posters at Boys State. ABOVE: Don and Joe take a moment to pose for the cam- era. Joe was spending the weekend at Gross- es. 66 Advisors present awards Once again this year, the presenta- tion of awards was held on May 9 at 2:30 in the gym. The class advi- sors presented the awards to the students for their achievements in music, athletics, journalism, drill team, and cheerleading. Music di- rector, Mr. Scott Parkhurst pre- sented the National Choral Award and the John Philip Sousa Award. Virginia Spiry and Ted Knudsen, on behalf of the Legion Auxiliary and Legion Post recognized the 1984 Boys and Girls State recipi- ents. There were Don Gross, Mi- chelle Geier and their alternates Darren Stephan and Lisa Schlecht. TOP: Ted Knudsen presents Don Gross with his Boys State medal. MIDDLE LEFT: Mr. Parkhurst awards Senior Michelle Geier the National Choral Award. MIDDLE RIGHT: Selena Goetz is shown receiving her awards from her Freshmen class advisors Scott Parkhurst and Tim Dewald. LEFT: Darren Stephan is the re- cipient of the John Philip Sousa Award Mr. Parkhurst presented the award that was voted on by Darren's fellow band students. 67 Seniors see Washington, DC Keeping with tradition, the eight members of the senior class once again journeyed to Washington, DC for their annual senior trip. This was the third year in a row that Mr. Ted Knudsen had taken the seniors to DC. They spent their first night in Aberdeen preparing for their early morning flight to Minneapolis, MN then on to Washington, DC. At Minneapolis, they were joined by seniors from Pollock, Roslyn, and Rosholt high schools. Besides the enjoyment of meeting a lot of new people, they also visited the traditional tourist areas of Washington, DC including side trips to Harper's Ferry and the Get- tysburg Battlefield. After staying four days in DC, the young travelers flew home to Aber- deen with stops at Detroit and Minneapolis. All the expenses for the trip were paid by various fundraising activi- ties sponsored by the seniors. They worked the concession stand for all sporting events, sponsored a raffle for a chair from Erv's, held a slave auction, and sold popcorn to name a few. They even had enough mon- ey left to give each senior about $30 in spending money. TOP: The seniors are caught re- laxing before they continue with their tour of Washington, DC. RIGHT: For lack of a better place to rest, Don Gross sits atop a can- non at the site of the Gettysburg Battlefield. BELOW: The seniors pose in front of one of the many fountains found in DC. TOP: Heidi Eisenbeisz shows no fear of flying as Patty Geier appears to be a little nervous. The flight to DC was a first for many of the students. MIDDLE LEFT: A long day of walking through the Smithson- ian's is taking its toll on Lisa Schlecht and Heidi Eisenbeisz as they take a break. MID- DLE RIGHT: Michelle Geier presents the camera with her sweetest smile. Michelle was sitting on the famous steps of the Capi- tol Building. LEFT: The senior girls get into the old time spirit of Harper's Ferry by dressing in appropriate costumes of the ol- den days. 69 The tassel is moved; eight graduate As the seniors moved their tassels from the left to the right, eight raduates said good-bye to their igh school career. Graduation was held on May 19 at 2:00 pm in the school gym. Mrs. Alvera Reuer, who was the guest speaker, stressed the impor- tance of good education in today's world. Valedictorian, Heidi Eisen- beisz, spoke on the senior's theme If you dream it, it can be done ' while salutatorian, Michelle Geier, reminisced about all the good times their class had during tne past 12 years. Entertainment was provided by the swing choir who sang One Star, and Rhonda Strouckel and Mike Geier who performed Can't Stop this Feeling and Up Where We Belong. The eighth grade graduates re- ceived their diplomas from Supt. Ted Knudsen, while the seniors re- ceived their diplomas from Board Chairman Norbert Thomas. ABOVE LEFT: Michelle Geier gives a smile as she reminisces about her school years in her salutary address. ABOVE RIGHT: Guest speaker, Mrs. Alvera Reuer, stresses the importance of good education, and how all of the graduates should value their freedom and their country. LEFT: 1985 GRADUATES BACK: L to R: John Bauer. Don Gross, Darren Stephan. FRONT: Michelle Geier, Heidi Ei- senbeisz, Sharon Beadle, Lisa Schlccht, Patty Geier. 70 Valedictorian, Heidi Eisenbeisz shows a sign of emotion as she bids her final farewell to her classmates in her speech. Don Gross quickly grabs for his diploma before Board Chairman Norbert Thomas changes his mind. LEFT. With a smile on their faces and a diploma in their hands, Patty Geier and Michelle Geier finally know what it feels like to be a gra- duate. ABOVE: Rhonda Strouckel and Mike Geier, who provided the entertainment for graduation, bring tears to the eyes of the graduates. They sang Up Where We Belong and Can't Stop This Feeling. RIGHT: USHERS: BACK: L to R: Fer- nando Adajar, Allan Grismer, Vince Gauer. FRONT: Rachelle Bea- dle, Denise Strouckel, Shirley Gabriel. BE- LOW LEFT: Students and Larry Gauer make their way through the congratulatory line. BE- LOW RIGHT: Supt. Ted Knudsen awards Amy Grismer her eighth grade diploma at graduation exercises on May 19. RIGHT: EIGHTH GRADE GRADU- ATES. BACK: L to R: Nicole Bonen, Shawn Huber, Karin Strouckel, Terron Voller, Steve Daniels, Jason Heintzman, John Ham, James Geier, Brad Haupt, Mark Harner, Kelly Thomas. FRONT: Jodi Job, Amy Grismer, Kristi Zim- mer, Sue Maier, Tina Mertz, Tricia Stotz, Krecia Beitelspacher. 72 The doors closed leaving behind the memories of another school year. Part of those memories will be the eight graduating seniors and faculty members, Scott Parkhurst, Keithe Meyer, Carol Flanigan and Lynette Grieve, leaving the school system this year. But the doors will open again next year to new memo- ries and new students. Along with the new incoming freshmen there will also be approximately eleven Java students attending Bowdle High due to the closing of their school this year. Steppin' Out will leave behind the old friendships and the tears and giggles of a year but Steppin' Out will also lead to new begin- nings. Steppin' out leads to new beginnings TOP LEFT: Instead of the usual fight, Darren Ste- phan is trying to soothe Sharon Beadle by blowing in her ear. TOP RIGHT: Shelly Beadle shows us her possessed look. FAR LEFT: Allan Grismer is busy distracting Lisa Schlecht from doing her English. LEFT: Another year ends!! Index A Adajar, Fernando 17 Aldinger, Bobby 21, 44-45 Anderson, Chris 21, 23-33, 46 ANNUAL STAFF 34-35 AWARDS 67 B BAND 38-41 Bauer. John 16B, 30, 34-35, 38, 48, 55, 60, 70 Beadle. Joe 21, 30, 36, 38, 48, 53. 55 Beadle, Rachelle 17, 30, 36. 37, 40, 42, 46. 50, 56, 62, 71 Beadle. Sharon 16B, 30, 34, 31, 37. 38, 42, 46. 50, 55. 58, 60, 62, 70 Beitelspacher, Loren 21, 44 Bieber. Colette 21, 30, 31, 37, 38, 42, 44, 50. 58, 62 Bieber, Dawn 17, 30, 31, 37, 38, 42, 46 Bieber, Penny 19, 30, 31, 37, 38, 42, 44, 46, 50, 58, 60, 62 BIRCHEM. LARRY MR. 14, 48. 52, 55 Bollinger, Barb 21, 30, 32, 36, 37, 38, 42, 26. 50. 55, 58 BOYS BASKETBALL 52-54 BUSINESS 9 C CHEERLEADING 57-58 CHORUS 42-42 COMPUTER SCIENCE 13 D DEWALD, CHERYL MRS. 9. 34 DEWALD, TIM MR. 9 DRILL TEAM 46 E EIGHTH GRADE 23 Eisenbiesz, Heidi 16B, 30, 31, 34, 37, 38, 42, 46. 50, 58, 60, 62, 70 ENGLISH 9 F FFA 44-45 FHA 32-33 FOOTBALL 48-49 Fortin, Dawn 19, 30. 38, 42, 58 Frankfurth, Gary 17 FRESHMEN 20, 21 G Gabriel, Pam 21, 30. 42, 50 Gabriel, Shirley 17, 30, 31, 24, 42, 50, 71 Gauer, Michele 21, 30, 32, 37, 42, 50, 56, 58 Gauer, Vince 17, 30, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 62, 71 Geier, Michelle 16C, 30, 34, 31, 37, 38, 42, 46. 50. 58. 60, 62, 70 Geier, Patty 16C, 30, 34, 38, 46, 50, 58. 60, 70 GIRLS BASKETBALL 50-51 Goetz, Selena 21. 30, 32. 37, 38, 42, 46 GRADES 6-K 24-28 GRADUATION 70-72 Greger, Darren 21, 30, 42 Greger, Maryann 17, 30, 37, 42. 46, 50, 58 Grismer, Allan 17, 44, 52 Gross, Don 16C. 30, 34. 36, 38, 48, 52, 56, 60, 62, 70 H Haar, Amanda 19, 42, 44 Hartman. Michelle 17, 56, 62 HAUPT, HARRIS MR 12. 16, 30 Haupt, Kathy 19, 30, 32, 37, 38, 42, 50, 62 Heilman, Bob 21, 44 Heilman, Doris 19, 30, 32, 31, 37, 38, 42, 26, 50, 58 Heilman, Tom 19, 44, 52 HOME ECONOMICS 10 HOMECOMING 60-61 Huber, Chad 19, 36, 38. 42, 4, 48, 52, 62 Huber, Troy 21, 48 Huft, Kristy 19, 42 J Jackson, Allen 21, 44, 52 Jackson, Sandy 17, 30, 34, 37, 38, 42, 4o, 50 Job, Wes 21 JUNIORS 16D-17 K Karst, Tim 19, 44, 48, 56 Knecht. Geri Lynn 17, 30, 34, 36, 37, 38, 42, 44, 46, 50, 58, 60, 62 Knudsen, Aaron 21, 36, 40, 48, 52 KNUDSEN, LOIS MRS. 22-23 KNUDSEN, TED MR. 16, 50, 52, 68 Krueger, Dan 21 L Leidholt, Tom 21, 36, 38, 48, 52 LIBRARIANS 31 M Maier, Russ 19, 44, 48, 52 MATH 8 MEYER, KEITH MR. 8, 13 MUSIC 14 P PARKHURST, SCOTT MR. 36. 38, 42. 62 PEP CLUB 30 PERSONNEL 15 PHANN, TERRY MR. 8, 54 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 14 R RIST. JOHN MR. 11, 48, 44 S Shack, Cindi 21, 30, 32, 36, 37, 38, 42, 50, 56, 62 Schack, Flynt 17, 38, 44 Schlecht, Lisa 16C, 30, 34. 60, 70 Schlecht, Mark 19, 44 SCHOOL BOARD 16 SCHOOL PLAY 62-63 SCIENCE 8 SENIOR TRIP 68-69 SENIORS 16B-16C SEVENTH GRADE 22 SNOW QUEEN 64 SOCIAL SCIENCE 12 SOPHOMORES 18-19 Spiry, Michelle 19, 30, 31, 36, 38, 44, 50, 56, 58 STAGE BAND 36 Stephan, Darren 16C, 34, 36, 38, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 70 Stotz, Dick 17, 44. 48. 52, 62 Strouckel, Denise 17, 42, 50 STUDENT COUNCIL 30 SWING CHOIR 37 Syhre, Tami 19, 30, 32, 42 T TRACK 55-56 V VO. AG. 11 W Walz, Derrick 21, 36, 38, 42, 52, 56 Weiszhaar, Curt 19, 30, 36, 38, 42, 44, 48, 52. 56, 60, 92 WOLFF, KAY MRS. 10, 32-33 Printer: Josten's Yearbook Company Photos: Leonard's Studio, Mobridee, SD Bowdle Annual Staff Bowdle Pioneer Advisor: Cheryl Dewald Editors: Don Gross John Bauer 74 ; :■ ?' r . V X-V v A .V“ ■ SrX V- ' -i S' X - •‘x , AX■, X X ■ X-7; ;V ' v? V_ fm N, v V- . 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