Cardinal High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Eldon, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1976 volume:

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Bicentennial Faculty Sharlene Luke, Principal's Secretary Mary Ann Philips, Superintendent's Secretary Aileen Emry, Home Economics Everett Garber and john Weston, Custodians (ABOVE) Arlene Kildow, Mary Anne Snyder, Patty Hancock, Eilen Fite — cooks. (BELOW) School Board. L-R: Wilmer Schewe; William Maynard; David Fenton, v. pres.; Severd Johnson, president; C. Arthur Hansen, superintendent; Ivan Peters; Christine Stevenson, sec.; Faye Wells, treas. 4 . . . Faculty And Staff (ABOVE) C. Arthur Hansen, Superintendent; (LEFT) Jim Crotty, Social Studies Driver's Education Enla Roe, English Speech Terry Roberts, Principal Dennis Nelson, Counselor Ui Ed VanderLinden, Instrumental Music Faculty And Staff ... 5 Carol Swedberg, English Gary Johnson, Business H Spencer Seeberger, In- dustrial Arts Barbara Walker, Science Joyce Witzenberg, Math Buddy Craft, Art Harold Sharp, History (TOP) Jane Bockwoldt, Vocal Music; (MIDDLE) Cindy Chase, Eng- lish French; (BOTTOM) Lura Miller, Substitute Bill Jambura, Science Math 6 . . . Faculty And Staff Beverly Schrum, Business Richard Dugan, Science Sieve Blair, Government From left to right: Terry Ghent, Special Education; Mirm Thomann, School Nurse; Linda Kron, Librarian; Dale Coffman, In- dustrial Arts; Bob Gerard, Physical Education Faculty And Staff ... 7 IS-'-M 1976 Senior Class Officers L to R: Jeff Johnson, President; Julie Pool, Treasurer; Dawn Menning, Secretary; Rodney Ritz, Vice-President. In this Bicentennial year, we are constantly reminded of our forefathers and their deeds. As stated by Lord Byron in 1821, The best prophet of the future is the past. We should all learn from and make use of the efforts of the patriots of the Revolution. They strove to make this country one founded on the principles of in- dependent thought and action. As the graduates make their plans for the future, they should remember that those heroes of the past have made this a land where they may pursue any ambition they desire. 8 . . . Senior Class Officers Graduates Jayne Annette Adamson: Basketball Cheerleader 1,2; Football Cheerleader 1,2,3; Drama Club 3; Class President 3; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Sign Crew 4; Candidate for Homecom- ing Attendant 1,2,3; Candidate for Homecom- ing Queen; Candidate for Prom Queen; Jour- nalism Staff 3; Graduation Leader 3. Charlene Renee Archer (Chuck): Basketball 1,2; Track 1; Softball 1; Chorus 2; Letter Club 2,3,4; Basketball Manager 3. Timothy E. Bedford: Student Council 2; Chorus 3,4; Chamber Choir 4; Videotape Assistant 3,4. Dan Lee Bickford: Concert Band 1,2,3; Jazz Band 1,2,3; Marching Band 1,2,3,4. Kelly Blankenship: Basketball 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 3; Track 1,2,3,4; Letter Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4. Michael Robert Bloomquist (Mick): Football 1,2,3,4; Second Team All-Conference 3; All- State 4; First Team All-Conference 4; All- Courierland 4; Football Captain 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; All-Conference 3,4; Basketball Captain 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; All-Conference 4; Band 3,4; Letter Club 2,3,4; Prom King Candidate 4, Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Letter Club Treasurer 4. Patricia Lynn Breckenridge: Honor Roll 1,4. Hal Martin Brooks: Football 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Letter Club 3,4; Basketball 2. jamie Ann Cassat: Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Honor Band 3,4; State Solo and Ensem- ble Contest 1,2; Softball 1; Basketball 1. Brenda Renee Cline: Basketball 1,3,4; Track 1,3,4; Letter Club 2,3,4; Vice-President of Letter Club 4. Max Cloke Terrell E. Cloke (Terry): Student Council 1,4, Football 1,2,3,4; Football Captain 4, Baseball 1,2,3,4; All-Conference 2,3,4; Wrestling 1; “Rookie of Year 1; Drama Club 1,2,3,4; Letter Club 1,2,3,4, Secretary 4; School Play 4. Penny Cooper Jacqui DeVore William D. Eakins Cindy Boyer Essary Tena Marie Essary Kent Allen Evans: Art Club 1,2. David Michael Farley: Basketball Manager 1; Audio-visual Assistant 2,3,4; Photographer 2,3; Track 1; Band 1,2; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Marching Band 1,2; Library Club 1; Art Club 1,2. Robben Franklin: Band; Farm Career Club; Marching Band. Craig Dean Heemsbergen: Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Principal's Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Co-Captain 3,4; All-Courierland 3,4; Most Valuable Wrestler 3,4; Farm Career Club 4; Letter Club 1,2,3,4; Wrestling Booster Club 4, Class Treasurer 3; National Honor Society Vice-President 4; Carier Staff 4 Norbert Raymond Fronczak: Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 1,2,3,4; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; All-Conference 3,4; KBIZ Honor Team 4; All- Courierland 4; Team Captain 4; National Honor Society 3,4, Class President 1; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Principal's Honor Roll 1,2,4; State of Iowa Scholar 4; Letter Club 1,2,3,4; Letter Club President 4. Christine Joanne Hancock: Basketball 1; Chorus 1; Art Club 2,3; Track 2; Drama Club 2; Cheerleader (Bird) 4; Sign Crew 4. Is that your best side? Graduates ... 13 Brad Michael Hornick Shelly Ann Hughes: Concert Band 1,2,3, ; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Chamber Choir 3; Band Secretary 3,4; Girls Group 3. Randy R. Kern (Gerny): Wrestling 1,2,3; Foot- ball 1,2,3,4; Track 2; Homecoming King Can- didate 4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Prom King Candidate 4; Chorus 1. Debb Jeffrey: Art Club; Chorus 1. Jeffrey T. Johnson: Football 1,2,3,4; Captain 3,4; All-Conference Honorable Mention: Defense 2,3 and Offense 3; All-Conference First Team Offense 4; Captain 4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Attendant Candidate 2,3; Homecoming King 4; Class President 4; Band 1,2,3; Jazz Band 1,2,3; Drama Club 1,3; School Play 1,3; Wrestling Rookie of the Year 3; Wrestling Courierland Honorable Mention 4; Take-Down Champion of Cardinal 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Prin- cipal's Honor Roll 3; Letter Club 2,3,4; Letter Club Vice-President 4. Aw, Jeff, are you pulling my leg? Bob Kildow Teresa Marie Knox: Honor Roll 1,2; Student Council 2,3; Class Officer 3; Sign Crew 4; Drama Club 2,3; Art Club 2,3; School Play 2. David Ludwig: Football 1; Basketball 1; Wrestl- ing Manager 2. Susan W. Martsching: Basketball 1; Homecom- ing Attendant 2; Homecoming Attendant Can- didate 3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Prom Queen Candidate 4; Student Council 2; Class Vice-President 3; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Betty Crocker Award. Graduates ... 15 Cynthia Diane McCarty: Marching Band 1,2,3; Concert Band 1,2,3; Pep Band 2,3; Jazz Band 1 2,3. Scott Alan McDowell: Football 1,2,3,4; Basket- ball 1; Track 1; Baseball 1,2,3; Second Team All- Conference 2,3; Drama Club 3; Homecoming Attendant 3; Homecoming Candidate 2,4. Steve McDowell (Hutch): Track 1; Basketball 1,2,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Football All-Conference 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Baseball All-Conference 2,3,4; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Boys Letter Club 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Attendant Candidate 1,3,4, Prom King Candidate 4; Student Council 1 2. Dawn Rachelle Menning: Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3; Concert Band 1,2; Chorus 1,2; Class Secretary 4; Office Secretary 3,4. Charlotte Poling Metcalf: Drama Club 1; Speech Contest 1, Student Council 1,4. Jennifer Jean Miller: Football Cheerleader 1,2,3; Basketball Cheerleader 1,2; Chorus 4; Crier Staff 3; Class Officer (Vice-President) 2. Terri Cassill Mitchell: Basketball 1,2; Student Council 1; Chorus 2; Band 1. Julie Ann Pool: Cheerleading 1; Drama Club 2,3; Drama Club Vice-President 2; School Play 2; Student Council 3; Class President 2; Class Treasurer 4; Class Prophecy 3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Senior Homecoming Attendant 4; Prom Queen Candidate 4; DAR Good Citizen Representative 4; Southeast Iowa Honor Band 2; Blackhawk Conference Select Band 2,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; National Honor Society President 4; Band Presi- dent 3,4; Chorus Vice-President 4; Who's Who In American Music Students 3,4; Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Jazz Band 1,2,3; Marching Band 2,3,4; Instrumental Small Groups 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Chamber Choir 2,3,4; Girls Trio 2,4; Girls Sextet 2,3; Choral Ac- companist 1,2,3,4; Graduation Musician 3; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4. Becky Sue Ritz: Chorus 1,2,3; Drama Club 2,3; Art Club 2; Honor Roll 2,3,4. Rodney D. Ritz: Class Secretary 2, Class Vice- President 4; Homecoming King Candidate 4. Dick Snook Diane Lynn Stewart: Cheerleading 2,3; Basket- ball 1; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Prom Queen Candidate 4 Janis Rae Todd: Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Chamber Choir 2,4; Tre- ble Choir 3,4; Drama Club 2,3,4; School Play 2,4; Marching Band 2,3,4, Student Council 4, Student Council Secretary 4; National Honor Society 3,4; National Honor Society Secretary 4; Blackhawk Select Band 3; Drama Club Secretary 3; Crier Staff 2,4, Annual Staff 4, An- nual Editor 4, State of Iowa Scholar 4, Prin- cipal's Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Marching Band 2,3,4; Quiz Bowl 4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Instrumental Small Groups 2,3,4; Girl's Sextet 4. David Alan Turpin: Concert Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Boys Double Quartet 3,4; Chamber Choir 2,3,4; Who's Who in Music in American High School Music Students 3,4; Mixed Double Quartet 4, Wrestling 1,2; Wrestl- ing Manager 3, Yearbook Staff 2,3,4, Crier Staff 2,3,4; Drama Club 3,4; School Play 3,4; Student Council 3,4, Blackhawk Conference Select Band 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4, National Honor Society Treasurer 4, Chorus President 4; Chorus Secretary 3; Pep Band 2,3,4; Jazz Band 2,3,4, Marching Band 2,3,4, Instrumental Small Groups 2,3; Vocal Small Groups 2,3,4; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4, Principal's Honor Roll 3; University of Iowa Honor Choir 4; District Speech Winner 3; State Speech Winner 3; Cross Country 4; Letter Club 4; School Photographer 3,4; State Solo Contest 2,3,4; Quiz Bowl 3. NOT PICTURED Jerry Heminger Jeff Mills Tim Rea Janice Elaine Sherwood: Library Club 3,4, Art Club 3,4. Seniors Randy Kern and Steve McDowell enjoy a few moments of relaxation in the junior- senior lounge before they rush off to their next class. 18 . . . Seniors Georgia Johnson Umphress: Student Council 3; Secretary 3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Homecoming Attendant 3; Wrestling Cheerleader 3; Drama Club 2,3; Chamber Choir 3,4; Marching Band 2,3; Class Treasurer 2; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Who's Who in American Music Students. Henry Ray Umphress (Hank); Chorus 2,3,4; Football 3,4; Wrestling 2,3; Chamber Choir 2,3. Linda Diane Warren; Band 1,2,3,4; Marching Band 2,3,4; Jazz Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Tre- ble Choir 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Crier Staff 2,4; Annual Staff 4, Prom Queen Candidate 4; Art Club 2; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4, Principal's Honor Roll 2; Pep Club 2; Drama Club 2,3,4; Student Council 1. Rick Whitmore: Football 1,2. Each one of us has some special talent or interest. Throughout our country's history, thousands of clubs and activities have been organized to help satisfy each in- dividual's tastes. Thoreau said over a century ago, “If a man does not keep pace with his companion, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. Cardinal's extra-curricular organizations were founded because a few students heard “a different drummer. Activities The Art Club splashed the school with color this year. Many members displayed their work at the art exhibit during Open House in March. SEATED: Nina Cline, Celia Riley, Evelyn Mc- Dowell, Peggy Ruggles, Kerry Ostrander, Cindy Covert, Lisa Lagle, Heidi Hidy, Jodi Archer, Kim Lunkley. STANDING: Sharon Trembly, Kim Derby, Robin Alvin, Carol Oldfield, Lisa Wells, Carla Waller, Donna Livingston, John Hidy, Kelly Archer, and ad- visor Mr. Craft. The Crier Staff looks over the latest edition of the paper. Deadlines, interviews, pictures, and proofreading marked the year for these students as they learned more about journalistic style. FRONT ROW: Pat Rowland, Linda Warren, Craig Heemsbergen, Janis Todd, Kathy Ross, Kathy Johnson. BACK ROW: Dave Turpin, Deb Bickford, Debb Alvine, Lynn Chickering, and Carla Waller. MISSING are Felicia Fuller, Sheila Cassill, and advisor Ms. Swedberg. 22 . . . Art Club Rain, snow, sleet, or sunshine jayne Adamson, Teresa Knox, Chris Hancock, and Jacqui DeVore kept the community informed about upcoming events at Cardinal. The nation's first flag contained 13 stars and 13 stripes. In 1976 we are still represented by 13 stripes; however, a total of 50 stars now symbolize the growth of our country. The Comet Staff salutes our Hag in this Bicentennial year. L to R: Editor Janis Todd, Debb Alvine, Gale Myers, Photographer Dave Turpin, Lisa Creech, Kathy Ross, Carla Waller, Jodi Archer, Karen Cox, Kathy Klicker, Kathy Johnson, Sharon Trembly, Pat Rowland, Pam Ruggles, Michele Cary, Craig Heemsbergen, Linda Warren, Leslie Bow- man, and Terri Kleinman. MISSING are Felicia Fuller and advisor Ms. Swedberg. Journalism ... 23 Christmas Dance 24 . . . Christmas Dance The Christmas Dance, spon- sored by the Student Council, was a success and featured The American Legend band. The holiday spirit added extra ex- citement to this special night. AT TOP, dancers relax during the band's intermission. AT BOTTOM, Paul Lennox, Kim North, Cathy Ludwig, and Mark York are ready to go into the party. 26 . . . Christmas Dance Waiting To Burn The Big Moment Linda Warren smiles happily as she is crowned 1975 Homecoming Queen by last year's queen, Bee Taylor. The 1975 Homecoming King was Jeff Johnson. BELOW the reigning court regally poses for their picture. L-R: Sophomore attendants Lori LaRue and John Davidson; Senior attendant Julie Pool and her escort, Mark York; Queen Linda Warren and her es- cort, Rodney Ritz; Junior attendants Felicia Fuller and Dan Swaim; and Freshman attendants Jodi Klicker and Jayme Fligg. Skits And Royalty Part Of Homecoming, 1975 The excitement of Homecoming con- tinues as proven by the cheerleaders' skit. Ma, Pa, and the kids just don't have any energy left. Homecoming ... 29 The Cardinal Marching Band, un- der the direction of Drum Ma- jorette Teri Kunzman, marches off the field after a fine half-time per- formance. This year's solo baton twirler was Pam Brewer. She did a great job and occasionally thrilled the audience by twirling fire batons. 30 . . . Homecoming “It's all over now! Sophomore Mike Luke is pulled down from behind by a Harmony Rocket. Coming to his aid are Bob Mobley (32), Craig Bride (72), and Steve McDowell (80). Comets Provide Action ABOVE: Senior Terry Cloke breaks through the cheerleading hoop. LEFT: Luke (11) gains some yardage before being tackled while Scott McDowell (42) watches out for other Rockets. Homecoming ... 31 Sights And Sounds Of Homecoming Although the crowd was small at the Homecoming dance, those who did attend had a good time, as indicated by these students who are swinging to the beat of the band. 32 . . . Homecoming National Honor Society. Left to right, FRONT ROW: Dave Turpin, Treasurer; Janis Todd, Secretary; Craig Heemsbergen, Vice-President; Julie Pool, President; SECOND ROW: Doug Wymore, Teri Kunzman, Pam Brewer, Sharon Trembly, Diana Johnson, Connie Swanson, Evy McDowell, Sandy Martsching; THIRD ROW: Pete Summers, Advisor Barbara Walker, Rita McBeth, Norbert Fronczak, Jeff Johnson, Kathy Johnson. Student Council. SEATED: Terry Cloke, Diana Johnson, Treasurer; Regina Fronczak, Vice-President; Kathy Johnson, President; Charlotte Metcalf, Secretary; Janis Todd, Secretary; Dave Turpin; STANDING: Sherri Herrald, Kathy Klicker, John Roe, Jody Rullman, Carla Waller, Rita Brown, Gina Bride, Jana Epperson, Mike Luke. National Honor Society, Student Council ... 33 Marching Band. FRONT ROW, L-R: Teri Kunzman, Pam Brewer; SECOND ROW: Diana Johnson, Jana Epperson, Kerry Ostrander, Julie Riley; THIRD ROW: Kathy Johnson, Jan Miller, Teresa Black, Theresa Muehe, Deb Thompson, Amy Streeby, Linda Cox, Marcy Williams; FOURTH ROW: Jamie Cassat, Rita McBeth, Mark Kayser, Bob Thompson, Sharon Trembly, Deb Bickford, Kim Ostrander, Lisa Wells, Nancy Rowell, Karen Kayser, Lynne Steele, Lori Rea; FIFTH ROW: Karl Schewe, Mike Shank, Pat Rowland, Dave Turpin, Jeff Thorne, Pete Summers, Robben Franklin, Doug Wymore, Dale Allen, Joanne Albert, Regina Fronczak, John Hidy, lony Rowell, Tom McCleary, Matt Clark, Dan Bloomquist; SIXTH ROW: Tom Summers, Richard Winston, Lisa Lagle, Randy VanBlaricome, Steve Turpin, Julie Pool, Bill Steele, Randy Howard, Rex Franklin, Karl Smith, Con- nie Swanson, Celia Riley, Janis Todd, Norbert Fronczak, Mike Luke, Tom Nord, Tom Farley, Jeff Martsching, Jeff Miller; SEVENTH ROW: Cathy Ludwig, Rob Leedom, Gale Myers, Liesa Hormann, Lori LaRue, Carol Oldfield, Heidi Hidy, Becky Yochum, Sheri Herrald, Evy McDowell, Robbin Yochum, Carmen Wilkinson, Peg Ruggles. Adding the extra color and motion to our 1976 Marching Band were the flag girls. They included from left: Gale Myers, Peg Ruggles, Carmen Wilkinson, Carol Oldfield, Heidi Hidy, Evy McDowell, Robbin Yochum, Sherri Herrald, Becky Yochum, Liesa Hormann, Robin Leedom, Lori LaRue, Cathy Ludwig. SHOWN IN CENTER are majorette Teri Kunzman and baton twirler Pam Brewer. 34 .. . Band Concert Band. L-R, FRONT ROW: Steve Turpin, Connie Swanson, Celia Riley, Diana Johnson, Lisa Lagle, Jana Epperson; SECOND ROW: Deb Bickford, Lisa Wells, Kim Ostrander, Linda Poos, Nancy Rowell, Deb Thompson, Theresa Muehe, Kerry Ostrander, Karen Kayser, Linda Cox; THIRD ROW: Bob Thompson, Sharon Trembly, Mark Kayser, Pete Summers, Rita McBeth, Dave Turpin, Robben Franklin, Dale Allen, Regina Fronczak, Dan Bloomquist, Randy Howard, Marcy Williams, Teresa Black, Lynne Steele, Jan Miller, Lori Rea, Kathy John- son, Pam Brewer; FOURTH ROW: Mike Luke, Norbert Fronczak, Richard Winston, Tom Nord, Mike Shank, Karl Schewe, Tom Summers, Jeff Miller, Doug Wymore, Pat Rowland, John Hidy, Mary Poos, Matt Clark, Tom McCleary, Tony Rowell, Joana Albert, Teri Kunzman, Julie Pool, Jeff Thorne, Jamie Cassatt; STANDING: Director Ed VanderLinden, Jon Augustine, Janis Todd, Jeff Martsching, Rex Franklin, Randy Van Blaricome. Jazz Band. FRONT ROW, L-R: Doug Wymore, Robben Franklin, Dale Allen, John Hidy, Dan Bloomquist, Pat Rowland; SECOND ROW: Bob Thompson, Pete Summers, Sharon Trembly, Jeff Thorne, Norbert Fronczak, Jamie Cassat, Mike Luke, Julie Pool, Rex Franklin, Pam Brewer, Janis Todd, Karl Schewe, Jeff Martsching, Tom Summers, Dave Turpin. Band ... 35 Mixed Chorus. Left to right, FIRST ROW: Jan Miller, Cathy Sedore, Rita Brown, Dot McKim, Amy Streeby, Becky Hancock, Karen Kayser, Georgia Umphress, Pam Cary, Rose Brown, Debb Alvine, Deb Smith, Cindy Irwin, Sharon Trembly; SECOND ROW: Gina Bride, Sandy McClain, Jody Klicker, Teri Conrad, Teresa Muehe, Ruth Miller, Linda Cox, Rob Leedom, Cindy Covert, Carolyn Craig, Lynn Groye, Shannon Eakins, Sheri Teeter, Terri Kleinman, Teri Kunzman, Deb Thompson, Janet Cox; THIRD ROW: Lynne Steele, Chris Guest, Jana Epperson, Lori Snyder, Teri Fuller, Sherri Herrald, Dave Turpin, Doug Wymore, Steve Turpin, Vernon Pagel, Pat Rowland, Karl Schewe, Hal Brooks, Dan Umphress, Monte Conrad, Kerry Ostrander, Becky Yochum, Pam Brewer, Jenny Miller, Julie Pool, Evy McDowell, Evy Hart, Robbin Yochum, Cheri Leedom; FOURTH ROW: Rita McBeth, Linda Warren, Cheryl Menning, Diana Johnson, Marcy Williams, Lori Rea, Teresa Black, Julie Riley, Jeff Weltch, Tim Bedford, Hank Umphress, Jerry Mills, Mike Farley, John Guthrie, Mike Luke, Rhonda Eakins, Lori LaRue, Janis Todd, Christi Roush, Tami Swaim, Roxy Hancock, Pam McFarland. 36 . . . Vocal Music The Double Mixed Quartet, pictured at left, was one of the various groups to receive a I rating at State Music Contest. From left to right: Doug Wymore, Dave Turpin, Mike Luke, Steve Turpin, )anis Todd, Julie Pool, Teresa Black, Diana Johnson. SEATED at piano is Director Jane Bockwoldt. Chamber Choir. Left to right, FIRST ROW: Sharon Trembly, Teresa Black, Director Jane Bockwoldt, Janis Todd, Georgia Umphress; SECOND ROW: Pat Rowland, Lori Rea, Diana Johnson, Teri Kunzman, Julie Pool, Jenny Miller, Karl Schewe; THIRD ROW: Dave Turpin, Doug Wymore, Tim Bedford, Mike Farley, Jerry Mills, Mike Luke, Steve Turpin. Vocal Music ... 37 Drama Club. Left to right, FIRST ROW: Pete Summers, Presi- dent; Brenda Cottman, Vice-President; Connie Swanson, Secretary; Mary Briner, Treasurer; SECOND ROW: Kathy Ross, Regina Fronczak, Diana Johnson, Kathy Johnson, Robin Alvine, Heidi Hidy, Lisa Creech, Advisor Mrs. Enla Roe; THIRD ROW: Sharon Trembly, Terry Cloke, Marcy Williams, Jana Epperson, Terri Kleinman; FOURTH ROW: Karl Schewe, John Hidy, Richard Winston, Tom Summers, Pat Rowland. This spring the Drama Club presented a three-act mystery-comedy entitled Hot Ice. The story centered around a snoopy detective and a house full of misunderstandings. The play cast from left to right: Dave Turpin, Kathy Johnson, Terry Cloke, Marcy Williams, Con- nie Swanson, Pete Summers, Sharon Trembly, Janis Todd, Tom Summers, Lori Rea, Heidi Hidy. 38 . . . Drama Club A very necessary part of any drama presentation are the crews and committees. It is due to their dedication and hard work that the play was a success. PICTURED AT LEFT is the make-up com- mittee. From left to right, SEATED: Robin Alvine, Diana Johnson, Mary Briner; STANDING: Linda Cox, Jana Epperson, Carolyn Craig, Lori Rea, Regina Fronczak. The stage crew, whose main responsibilities in- cluded the operation of the lights and curtains, IS PICTURED AT THE RIGHT. From left to right: Karl Schewe, Pat Rowland, John Hidy. Another important crew in action around the school is the A-V Club. From left to right the members include Karl Schewe, Tom Summers, Doug Weller, Dan Umphress, Pat Rowland. Drama Club, A-V Club ... 39 Varsity Football Cheerleaders: left to right - Carla Waller, Cindy Covert, Connie Swanson, Chris Hancock (Bird), Diana Johnson, Roxy Hancock, Marcy Williams. Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders: left to right - Pam Brewer, Debb Alvine, Jana Epperson, Diana Johnson, Mar- cy Williams, Roxy Hancock, Susan Sibbernsen (Bird). Wrestling Cheerleaders: BOTTOM TO TOP - Robin Leedom, Janet Fiedler, Cathy Ludwig, Carla Waller, Connie Swanson, Cindy Covert, Sponsor Linda Kron, Shannon Eakins (Bird). 40 . . . Cheerleaders Junior Varisty Football Cheerleaders: left to right — Terri Wilburn, Gale Myers (TOP), Jodi Archer, Teri Kleinman, Janet Cox. LEFT: Marcy Williams stirs up bonfire excitement. BELOW: CLOCKWISE - Marcy Williams, Roxy Han- cock, Diana Johnson, Carla Waller, Connie Swanson, Cindy Covert. Cheerleaders ... 41 Cardinal Retains Quiz Bowl Title For the second consecutive year, Cardinal attended the Van Buren Invitational Quiz Bowl and returned home with the championship. Three rounds of play were held during which Cardinal defeated Waco, Central, and Fox Valley. The team members and alternates ARE PICTURED ABOVE. The BOTTOM ROW, left to right: janis Todd, Connie Swanson, Teri Kunzman. In tree: Jim Hofstetter, Craig Heemsbergen, and Steve Turpin. 42 . . . Quiz Bowl Team Girls' Letter Club. Left to right, FRONT ROW: Tanna Davis, Evy McDowell, Cindy Covert, Connie Swanson, Kim Lunkley, Nina Cline, Debb Alvine; SECOND ROW: Carla Waller, Cheri Leedom, Robbin Yochum, Jane Barnett, Regina Fronczak, Bren- da Gottman, Felicia Fuller, Kathy Johnson, Sharon Trembly, Diana Johnson, Diane McCarroll, Tami Swaim, Jody Rullman, Roxy Hancock; THIRD ROW: Sheila Cassill, Kathy Klicker, Kathy Ross, Julie Riley, Kim North, Dawn Menning, Karen Kayser, Kelly Blankenship, Marcy Williams, Celia Riley, Susan Sibbernsen, Diane Schimmelpfennig, Sandy Martsching, Brenda Cline, Pam Brewer, Diane Cassatt, Lori LaRue, Pam Terrell. Farm Career Club. Left to right, FRONT ROW: Tony Rupe, Karl Schewe, Jett Weltch, Tim Yochum, Pat Rowland, Vernon Pagel, David Nordyke, Tony Rowell; SECOND ROW: Vhon Steele, Mark Hughes, Jim Hughes, Jim Sedore, Carol Oldfield, Sandy Martsching, Julie Riley, Patsy Marts, Robben Franklin, Roger Willhoit, Mike Oldfield, Doug Weller; THIRD ROW: Mark Kayser, Jeff Miller, Bob Durflinger, Mike Durflinger, Randy Irwin, Wayne Durflinger, Rick Brown, Sponsor Dennis Nelson. Girls' Letter Club, Farm Career Club ... 43 Seniors Receive Scholastic Awards Senior Awards Night A.B.A. Citizenship Award .... Awards for: Art Business Education Pat Breckenridge, Becky Ritz Dawn Menning, Diane Stewart Homemaking Betty Crocker Award Industrial Arts Mathematics Natural Science Social Science Vocal Music Boys' Physical Education Journalism Outstanding Senior Boy Athlete Outstanding Senior Girl Athlete Sousa Band Award C.E.A. Scholarship Scholarships: Mick Bloomquist . William Penn College Norbert Fronczak Craig Heemsbergen . Iowa State University Jeff Johnson University of Northern Iowa Janis Todd State of Iowa Scholars . . . Norbert Fronczak, Janis Todd Awards Night Senior Breakfast Awards Senior Breakfast Awards Monday morning, May 17, the seniors held their traditional Senior Breakfast at the Elks Club in Ottumwa. Jeff Johnson, President, presided and awarded the follow- ing distinctions to the graduates: Boy Clown Girl Clown Boy Most Shy Girl Most Shy Boy Loudmouth Girl Loudmouth Boy Brains . Craig Heemsbergen Girl Brains Boy Radical Girl Radical Tallest Boy Tallest Girl Boy Most Humorous Girl Most Humorous Boy Flirt Girl Flirt Best Dressed Boy Best Dressed Girl Steadiest Boy Steadiest Girl Senior Breakfast . . . 45 Just as important as the graduating class are the un- dergraduates. They support the seniors in schoolwork, athletics, and every other phase of high school life. In 1776 the young colonists also supported their leaders and trusted their decisions. Then, as now, the leaders turned to their followers for help and strength. 46 . Undergrads Undergrads Undergrads ... 47 Juniors Plan For Spring Prom Bill Acton Debb Alvine Kelley Archer Jon Augustine Jane Barnett Jim Bedford Teresa Black Leslie Bowman Craig Bride Mary Briner Dick Brown Rick Brown Sheila Cassill Lynn Chickering Jean Christy Frank Cloke 48 . . . Juniors juniors . . Regina Fronczak Felicia Fuller Randy Garrett Brenda Gottman Jim Harness Evelyn Hart Alan Hemm John Hidy This is Steve York with Extra Effort News! Bill Hofstetter Randy Irwin Diana Johnson Kathy Johnson 50 . Juniors Keith Johnson Mark Kayser Doug Kitchen Kathy Klicker Teri Kunzman Mitch Laughlin Doug Liles Randy Liles Joyce Locke Cathy Ludwig Diane McCarroll Ruth Miller Deanna Millard Bob Mobley Albert Meyers Tom Nord Juniors ... 51 Mary Poos Lori Rea Celia Riley jerry Roberts Kathy Ross Larry Roush Tony Rowell Rodney Rupe Jim Sedore Deanna Shipley Jim Sibbernson Jim Sloan w Steve Slutts Karl Smith Richard Smith Joy Spees 52 . . Juniors Lynne Sieele Vhon Steele Pete Summers Dan Swaim Toby Swaim Connie Swanson Eric Swayzee Bob Thompson Craig Thompson Mike Thompson Sharon Trembly Royce VanBlaricome Letticha Weltch Sherri Wilburn Marcy Williams Steve York Juniors ... 53 7 (LEFT) Santa Claus pays a visit to the Home Ec girls and friends. Linda Cox is caught off guard by the photographer. (ABOVE AND RIGHT) Two of the art works which were displayed at the Fine Arts Night. Miscellaneous ... 55 The freshmen sponsored a candy sale this year and decorated a hall for Homecoming. Freshman Class Officers. L-R: Kelly Campbell, President; Gale Myers, Treasurer; Janet Miller, Secretary; Jodi Klicker, Vice-President. The sophomore class participated in the Homecoming Hall Decoration Contest and made many plans for next year's projects. Sophomore Class Officers. BOTTOM TO TOP: Diane Schimmelpfennig, President; Pam Brewer, Vice-President; Cindy Covert, Secretary; Lori LaRue, Treasurer. junior Class Officers. L to r: jon Augustine, Vice-President, Brenda Gottman, President; Teri Kunzman, Secretary; Eric Swayzee, Treasurer. Money-making projects headed the list of activities for the junior class officers. Projects included a soup supper, bake sales, selling activity calendars and Car- dinal socks, and much more. The industrious juniors used the money for a well-decorated and very successful prom. They also organized com- mittees for the Homecoming Hall Decoration Contest, which the juniors won. Class Officers ... 57 Dale Allen Lynn Allen Robin Alvine Clark Bennett David Bickford Hank Blake Pam Brewer Mike Britt Mike Brown Dwight Carlberg Dennis Cader Michelle Cary Diane Cassat Nina Cline Vickie Coghlan Cindy Covert 58 . . . Sophomores Linda Cox Carolyn Craig John Davidson Dennis Davis Kim Derby Marie DeSpiegelaere Pam Droz Rhonda Eakins Shannon Eakins Kathy Farquhar Felicia Fligg Pete Fronczak Sophomore Lori LaRue models a favorite T- shirt. Sophomores ... 59 Roxy Hancock Heidi Hidy Jim Hofstetter Randy Howard Linda Jackson John Jerred Kenny Kildow Lisa Lagle Tom Lane Lori LaRue Cheri Leedom Kay Leedom Robin Leedom Cindy Loftis Mike Luke Kim Lunkley 7 I ft 60 . . . Sophomores Kathy Martin Patsy Marts Jeff Martsching Sandie Martsching Rita McBeth Dan McClain Evelyn McDowell Pam McFarland ■!'X Cheryl Menning Jeff Miller Theresa Muehe Paula Murray Ron Neil Cheryl Nordyke Kim North Carol Oldfield Sophomores ... 61 Kerry Ostrander Kim Ostrander Kevin Palmer Duane Pauls Julia Riley Richard Ritz John Roe Christi Roush Vickie, do you have a screw loose? Nancy Rowell Peggy Ruggles Jodi Rullman Diane Schimmelpfenning 62 . . . Sophomores Carla Schindler Brett Schmidt Brenda Schulz Julie Schulz Susan Sibbernsen Debbie Smith Bryan Sommer Bill Steele Richard Steele Tami Swaim Randy Swinscoe Darren Taylor Rosemary Taylor Sheri Teete Pam Terrell Tim Terrell Sophomores ... 63 Jeff Thorne Denise Tray Steve Turpin Dan Umphress Carla Waller Doug Weller Lisa Wells Jeff Weltch Carmen Wilkenson Roger Willhoit Doug Wymore Robbin Yochum 64 . . . Sophomores Freshmen Adjust To High School Terry Acord JoAnne Albert Sue Allen Dan Allman Jodi Archer Deb Bickford Dan Bloomquist Andy Bonser David Bower Brian Bowden Regina Bride Don Burnett Cynthia Brown Rita Brown Rosetta Brown Kelly Campbell Freshmen ... 65 Pam Cary Debbie Cassill Wade Chickering Tom Christy Matt Clark Dave Cloke Monte Conrad Teri Conrad Janet Cox Tanna Davis Sherilyn Devore Bob Durflinger Jana Epperson Wanda Essary Tom Farley Debbie Fisk 66 . . . Freshmen Diana Fletcher Teresa Fletcher Jayme Fligg Terri Fuller Joshua Garret Randy Glascow Lynn Grove Kathy Gruwell Chris Guest Becky Hancock Sherri Harreld Daryl Hemm Ron Hemm Marla Heston Lisa Horman Robert Howard Freshmen ... 67 Mark Hughes Buddy Huff Ricky Huffman Cindy Irwin o Terri Irwin Karen Kayser Terri Kleinman jody Klicker Sheri Knox Dale Liles Joe Loftus Sandy McClain Tom McCleary Dot McKim Jan Miller Gale Meyers 68 Freshmen David Nordyke Mike Oldfield Vernon Pagel Linda Poos ORTMOOO� . jenny Ritz Donald Roberts Pat Rowland Pam Ruggles Tony Rupe Karl Schewe Scott Schmidt Cathy Sedore Mike Shank Marcia Shaw Lori Snyder Cynthia Stanbrough Freshmen ... 69 Amy Streeby Tom Summers Kendall Taylor Rodney Taylor Dan Terrell Deb Thompson Paul Tray Pat Troxel Randy VanBlaricome Bill Vest Terri Wilburn Richard Winston Becky Yochum Mark Yochum Tim Yochum 70 . . . Freshmen just friends? i'zy v. . Jim: Swayzee, I see ya cheatin'! Freshmen hard al work. ABOVE: Same place — later. (Is she still in that locker?) BELOW: FHonor band students hap- pily pose for their picture. L-R: Doug W'ymore, Bob Thompson, Karl Schewe, and jamie Cassat. Cindy Covert was Cardinal's metric winner. Students had to be accurate in their measuring in Mrs. Walker's chemistry class. John Davidson works hard in shop class while Mike Britt poses for the camera. Leslie Bowman and Dave Turpin — the photographers. (Looks as if Dave is kind of camera shy!) Student Activity Attracts Cameras 72 . . . Miscellaneous Craig Thompson shows off his newly painted motorcycle on Fine Arts Night this spring. Mr. Gene Dietrich and the rest of the coaching staff stir up some spirit at the Homecoming Bonfire festivities. Athletics play a vital part in many students' lives. Even back in the colonial days, sports were emphasized if they were of a body-building nature. The colonists par- ticipated in wrestling, basketball, and track. Today sports in school are encouraged not only for the development of the body but for the stimulation of the mind. From 1776 to 1976 athletics have grown with the country. Athletics Athletics ... 75 Football Team. FRONT ROW, I to r: Jon Augustine, Rick Brown, Eric Swayzee, Bob Mobley, Craig Bride, Kelley Archer, Craig Thompson, Tom Nord, Pete Summers, Manager Jim Sibbernsen; SECOND ROW: Assistant Coach Andrew, Steve McDowell, Randy Kern, Jeff Mills, Scott McDowell, Mick Bloomquist, Terry Cloke, Hal Brooks, Norbert Fronczak, Jeff Johnson, Assistant Coach Johnson; THIRD ROW: Head Coach Gene Dietrich, Tim Terrell, Mike Luke, Pete Fronczak, Dennis Davis, John Roe, Dan Umphress, Dan McClain, Kevin Palmer, Jeff Martsching, Manager Jim Sloan, Assistant Coach Gerard; FOURTH ROW: Robert Howard, Rick Huffman, Dan Terrell, Jayme Fligg, Richard Winston, Randy VanBlaricome, Rodney Taylor, Andy Bonser, Dan Bloomquist. Football Comets 0 Pella 30 0 Van Buren 18 14 Central 9 20 Harmony 36 0 Waco 41 15 Tri County 20 35 W. Burlington 20 7 Pekin 61 14 Eddyville 26 Playing t eir last season for the Comets are: FIRST ROW: Hal Brooks, Captain Terry Cloke, Norbert Fronczak, Captain Jeff Mills, Randy Kern; STANDING: Cap- tain Jeff Johnson, Steve McDowell, Cap- tain Mick Bloomquist, Scott McDowell Hey, is that the new issue of PLAYBOY? 76 . Football 1st Season For Fall L to R: Pam Terrell, Jody Rullman, Dot McKim, Tanna Davis, Diane Cassat, Evelyn McDowell, Felicia Fuller. Girls' Softball Team. FRONT ROW: Jody Rullman, Jody Klicker, Dot McKim, Cindy Loftis, Kathy Klicker, Evelyn McDowell, Felicia Fuller, SECOND ROW: Coach Joyce Witzenberg, Diane Cassat, Pam Terrell, Tanna Davis, Lynn Grove, Karen Kayser, Kelly Campbell, Kim Lukley, Susan Sibbernsen. 78 . . . Fall Softball Softball In Several Years A new addition to the Cardinal athletic program this year was the fall softball team under the coaching of Joyce Witzenberg. The results were a 5-3 record for the team, and the only losses of the season were to Ottumwa. Cardinal fall softball proved successful as the Comettes beat teams that they had lost to dur- ing the summer. FRONT: Jody Rullman; BACK, I to r: Felicia Fuller, Pam Terrell, Tanna Davis, Kathy Klicker, Karen Kayser. Fall Softball Comettes Opponent 5 Davis Co. 3 12 Sigourney 0 2 Ottumwa 17 0 Ottumwa 10 20 Fremont 10 1 Ottumwa 11 18 Fremont 14 20 Fox Valley 5 FRONI: Karen Kayser: BACK, I to r: Tanna Davis, Kelly Campbell, Jody Klicker, Dot McKim, Lynn Grove. Fall Softball ... 79 Girls' Cross-Country Team. FRONT ROW, I to r: Julie Riley, Co-captain Kathy Johnson, Sandy Martsching, Pam Brewer; SECOND ROW: Co-captain Regina Fronc- zak, Sharon Trembly, Celia Riley, Head Coach Dennis Nelson. Girls' Cross-Country Ft. Madison Dual: Lost 11-26 Keomah Klassic: 3rd Place Gothic Cable Bridge Classic: 1st Place Lake Darling Run: 1st Place Fairfield Dual: Won 15-22 Eddyville Dual: Won 14-25 Ft. Madison Dual: Lost 11-25 North Mahaska Inv.: 4th Place Fairfield Dual: Won 14-23 Pekin Dual: Won 15-22 Oskaloosa Dual: Won 14-25 Conference Meet: 1st Place District Meet: 3rd Place State Meet: 22nd Place Boys' Cross-Country Keomah Klassic: 3rd Place Gothic Cable Bridge Classic: 3rd Place Lake Darling Run: 4th Place Fairfield JV Dual: Won 14-24 Eddyville Dual: Lost 25-14 North Mahaska Inv.: 11th Place Fairfield Dual: Lost 23-13 Pekin Dual: Lost 23-13 Conference Meet: 4th Place State Meet: 15th Place The Cardinal girls' cross- country team again produced a winning season. Placing in the top four at numerous big meets, the Comettes won the Conference Championship and also qualified the team for the state meet. The future looks bright as every runner from the team will return next year. The boys' team had a developing season this year. Sophomore captain Dale Allen placed 17th at the state meet for a top Car- dinal finish. With only one senior on the roster, the Comets will no doubt produce a strong team next year. Boys' Cross-Country leam. FKONI ROW, I to r: Daryl Hemm, Doug Wymore, Randy Ftoward, Pat Rowland, Tim Yochum; SECOND ROW: Manager Diane Schimmelpfennig, Steve Turpin, Jeff Thorne, Dave Turpin, Captain Dale Allen, Head Coach Dennis Nelson, Manager Marie De Spiegelaere. 80 . . . Cross-Country Girls’ Basketball Girls' Basketball learn. FRONI ROW, L to R: Jody Rullman, Kelly Blankenship, Brenda Cline, Felicia Fuller, Regina Fronczak, Teri Kunzman; SECOND ROW: Manager Pam McFarland, Kathy Johnson, Kim Lunkley, Nina Cline, Brenda Gottman, Dawn Menning, Manager Kim Dar- by, Coach Richard Dugan. ABOVE: “Let's Go! RIGHT: Junior Felicia Fuller sinks two free throws for the Comettes. Felicia received Se- cond Team All-Conference honors this year. Girls' Basketball ... 81 Senior Dawn Menning was voted 2nd Team All- Conference this year. Two other girls playing their last season for Cardinal were Kelly Blankenship and Brenda Cline. Brenda received Honorable Mention All-Conference for her defensive work. Girls' Basketball Comettes Opponent 24 Eddyville 20 39 Waco 59 66 Hedrick 68 24 W. Burl. 56 41 Tri-Co. 56 84 Blakesburg 49 54 Harmony 62 42 Van Buren 61 52 Pekin 77 55 Davis Co. 64 43 Central 44 38 Tri-Co. 47 37 Waco 63 32 W. Burl. 56 42 Van Buren 59 48 Harmony 63 53 Pekin 68 47 Fox Valley 34 67 Hedrick 56 55 Central 45 45 Moravia 58 82 . . . Girls' Basketball ABOVE: Freshman Kelly Campbell hooks a lay-up in. RIGHT: The freshman team was a new addition this year and boasted an 8-2 record under the coaching of Mr. Steve Blair. Sophomore Team. FRONT ROW, I to r: Lori LaRue, Evelyn McDowell, Tami Swaim, Julie Riley; BACK ROW: Sandie Martsching, Cheryl Menning, Rita McBeth, Coach Joyce Witzenberg, Carol Oldfield, Pam Terrell. Brenda Gottman, ¥42, puts one up over Pekin's Marti Stober. Freshman Team. L to r: Jody Klicker, Cathy Sedore, Lori Snyder, Jan Miller, Karen Kayser, Becky Hancock, Sue Allen, Tanna Davis, Terri Fuller, Rita Brown. Girls Basketball . 83 First Cardinal Team To Win Sectionals Varsity Team. FRONT ROW, L to R: Jayme Fligg, Doug Weller, John Yochum, Dale Allen, Jon Augustine, Mick Bloomquist, Bob Durflinger, Richard Winston, Jim FHofstetter, Norbert Fronczak, Pete Fronczak, Tim Yochum; BACK ROW: Coach Cary Johnson, Managers Eric Swayzee and Jim Sloan, Assistant Coach Bob Gerard. 84 . Boys' Basketball Varsity Basketball Comets Opponent 46 W. Burlington 45 37 Davis Co. 64 39 Tri-Co. 65 48 Harmony 55 51 Van Buren 62 44 Pekin 72 36 Central 70 50 Tri-Co. 52 66 Waco 50 56 W. Burlington 47 50 Van Buren 60 49 Harmony 73 67 Pekin 64 52 Fox Valley 74 56 Hedrick 55 54 Central 77 68 Waco 59 Sectionals 62 Fremont 60 62 Hedrick 56 46 Pekin 44 District 47 Montezuma 89 Mick Bloomquist drives through opponent's defense as Car- dinal upsets Pekin. The CHS boys' basketball team under the guidance of Coach Gary Johnson, who was this year's Courierland Coach of the Year, captured the sectional title this year for the first time in Cardinal basketball history. The Comets ended their season with a 9-12 record. Norbert Fronczak was high scorer for the team and was named to First Team All-Conference. Mick Bloomquist was leading rebounder with 214 rebounds. Bloomquist and Jon Augustine were named All-Conference Honorable Mention. Jumpin' John Yochum puts one up and in. Boys' Basketball ... 85 Freshman Basketball |V Team Members. FRONT ROW, I to r: Matt Clark, )im Hofstetter, Tim Terrell, Randy VanBlaricome, Ron Hemm, Kenny Kildow, Tim Yochum; BACK ROW. Randy Howard, Robert Howard, Bob Durflinger, Richard Winston, layme Fligg, Doug Weller, Doug Wymore, John Roe, Mark Yochum, Coach Bob Gerard. Comets 50 38 53 54 55 45 55 48 60 37 Opponent Van Buren 40 Walsh 13 Central 55 Eddyville 28 Central 46 Pekin 44 Eddyville 47 Hedrick 35 Van Buren 54 Hedrick 54 )V Basketball Comets Opponent 77 Davis Co. 34 35 Waco 31 43 Sigourney 50 Sophomore Basketball Comets Opponent 30 Van Buren 65 51 Eddyville 68 42 Central 55 52 Van Buren 58 60 Tri-Co. 31 46 Pekin 33 42 Central 51 52 Walsh 64 Dale Allen goes for two. Boys Basketball ... 87 Cardinal Places 5th At State Wrestling Team. FIRST ROW: Cheri Leedom and Deanna Shipley; SECOND ROW: Pat Rowland, Bill Conrad, Dan Bloomquist, Dennis Davis, Tim Farley, Craig Heemsbergen, Chris Davison; THIRD ROW: Assist. Coach Buddy Craft, Andy Bonser, Mike Luke, Keith Johnson, Kelley Archer, Jeff Johnson, Mark Davison, Dan Umphress, Hohn Jerred, Head Coach Bill An- drew. This was a rebuilding wrestling season. Only two seniors are leaving, Co-Captains Jeff Johnson and Craig Heemsbergen. The Comets ended 5-6, los- ing several close duals. The team received 9 gold medals and several silvers and bronzes. Craig Heemsbergen collects the first Cardinal state medal since 1970. His 5th place finish was the second best ever for a Comet wrestler. 88 . . . Wrestling Sophomore Mike Luke is in a very precarious situation but went on to post a 26-0 decision. Senior Jeff Johnson caps off a winning dual with a pin. Keith Johnson has his Central wrestler all tied up for another Cardinal win. Co-Captain Jeff Johnson is congratulated by teammates for his victory. Wrestling ... 89 90 . . . Girls' Track Girls' Track Team. FIRST ROW: Cathy Sedore, Regina Fronczak, Julie Riley, Cheri Leedom, Lori LaRue, Celia Riley, Lori Snyder, Terri Fuller; SECOND ROW: Manager Shannon Eakins, Becky Hancock, Sue Allen, Robbin Yochum, Terri Kleinman, Pam Brewer, Susan Sibbernsen, Sharon Trembly, Chris Guest, Manager Becky Yochum; THIRD ROW: Assistant Coach Dennis Nelson, Terry Irwin, Brenda Cline, Rita McBeth, Karen Kayser, Kathy Johnson, Felicia Fuller, Sandie Martsching, Diane Schimmelpfennig, Nina Cline, Kim Lunkley, Coach Harold Sharp. COHOS Manager Susan Sibbernsen congratulates Kathy Johnson after her race. Showing her hurdle form is Felicia Fuller. Freshman Terri Fuller stretches over her hurdle. Robbin Yochum heads off the shuttle relay. The 1976 girls' track team placed well in every meet. Two records were broken this year, the 880 medley record was broken several times and finally won the District championship in 1:56.5. This team included Felicia Fuller, Diane Schimmelpfennig, Regina Fronczak, and Kathy Johnson. This relay went to State along with the 3rd place shuttle team of Rob- bin Yochum, Felicia Fuller, Regina Fronczak, and Diane Schim. Cardinal quarter-mile Kathy Johnson was 2nd in District and went to State to run a :62.5, her personal best. Other personal bests were Kim Lunkely, 104 discus; Felicia Fuller, 15'6 long jump; Sue Allen, 4 9 ' high jump. The captain for the 1976 girls' team was Brenda Cline, the only senior on both track squads. Girls' Track ... 91 (ABOVE) The 220-yard dasher — Chris Guest. (BELOW) Kim Lunkley makes the baton con- nection with Nina Cline. 92 . . . Girls' Track Boys' Track Team. FRONT ROW: Tom Lane, Dan Bloomquist, Randy Van Blaricome, joe Loftis, Buddy Huff, Pat Rowland, Dan Allman, Richard Winston, Tim Yochum, Jim Hofstetter; SECOND ROW: Assistant Coach jim Crotty, Don Barnett, Dan McClain, Jeff Weltch, John Roe, Tony Rupe, Chris Davison, Kevin Palmer, Dan Umphress, Craig Thompson, Daryl Hemm, Kelley Archer; THIRD ROW: Manager Dawn Menning, Bill Hofstetter, Eric Swayzee, Pete Summers, Jeff Thorne, Pete Fronczak, Dan Terrell, Mike Luke, Tim Terrell, Dale Allen, Steve Turpin, Doug Wymore, Coach Gene Dietrich. Some of the top Comet performances this year were as follows: Eric Swayzee, 1st in the 220, Conference Meet; Pete Fronczak, 5th in the low hurdles, District Meet; Mike Luke, 5th in the high hurdles, District Meet; Dan McClain, 4th in the 440, Conference Meet. The boys' team has many young runners and should grow in strength as they gain experience. Steve Turpin, Dan McClain, Tim Terrell, and Doug Wymore pose for the camera. Mike Luke is hot on the Panther's trail. Boys' Track ... 93 Cardinal's two runners in the mile are John Roe and Dale Allen (4th and 5th FROM RIGHT). Eric Swayzee wins the 220 at the Conference meet. 94 . . Boys' Track Sophomore long jumper Pete Fronczak. Sophomore Speeds To State Dale Allen, an outstanding cross-country runner, proved himself in track this spring. He won the district 2-mile run and bettered his own previous best time. Dale, only a sophomore, placed very well in state also. Boys' Track ... 95 1976 Baseball Senior Lettermen: Norbert Fronczak, Steve McDowell, Terry Cloke, Nick Bloomquist. 1975 Baseball Comets 4 3 2 1 10 0 8 0 2 1 2 6 19 12 3 5 4 3 3 4 0 1 7 9 1 3 5 1 0 1 2 6 7 0 3 0 5 2 15 3 2 1 0 1 Opponent Davis County Davis County West Burlington Van Buren Tri-County Pekin Pekin Harmony Harmony Central Central West Burlington Davis County Davis County Burlington Burlington Waco Van Buren Tri-County Waco Van Buren Harmony 1976 Team •Mick Bloomquist •Terry Cloke •Norbert Fronczak •Steve McDowell Rick Brown Chris Craft •Rich Fiedler Mark Kayser Doug Liles •Karl Smith Dan Swaim Pete Fronczak Randy Howard •Mike Luke Tim Terrell Doug Wymore •Lettermen 96 . . Baseball 1976 Summer Softball Team. (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) Coach Joyce Witzenberg, Karen Kayser, Sue Allen, Nina Cline, Evy McDowell, Jody Rullman, Pam Terrell, Lynn Grove, Dot McKim, Cin- dy Irwin, Tanna Davis, Felicia Fuller, Kim Lunkley, Diane Cassatt, Becky Hancock. The 1975 softball team was led by seniors Jo Payne and Deanna Thomann. The girls, though mostly un- derclassmen, did very well throughout the season. The 1976 team had no seniors out and depended largely on the younger girls. Summer Softball ... 97 The early settlers concentrated their efforts mainly on practical affairs; however, they approached these tasks with great zeal because they knew they were working toward a common goal, that of building a new nation. The closing activities of this school year may be of a different nature, but the inspiration remains the same. Everyone puts forth great effort to make these events a success, for they are the crowning memories of the year. 98 . . . End-Of-The-Year Activities The End Is Here End-Of-The-Year Activities ... 99 Beautiful Jr.-Sr. Prom The Prom King and Queen candidates. L to R: Steve McDowell, Jayne Adamson, Mick Bloomquist, Sue Martsching, Randy Kern, Diane Stewart, Mark York, Julie Pool. MISSING ARE Jeff Mills and Linda Warren. The 1976 Prom and King and Queen —Steve McDowell and Sue Martsching. A happy Sue Martsching is congratulated by Junior Class President Brenda Gottman, who presented her with a crown and bouquet of roses. 100 . . Prom The junior class of Cardinal spent many hours working on this year's prom. The result was a very beautiful event. “Colour My World was the theme chosen and the decorations were all in the colors of the rainbow. Other features were the multi-colored arch in the doorway, the mirror ball which reflected the colored spotlights, and a spraying fountain. Although many who attended were disappointed in the band, the juniors put on a very fine prom. Prom . . . 101 The dance was well attended and en- joyed by many. Everyone's favorite — the slow dances. 102 . . . Prom The sophomore waiters take time out to wait on themselves. The “hardworking” waiters — L to R: Kim North, Dan McClain, Jeff Weltch, Pete Fronczak, Michelle Cary. Prom . . . 103 . . . But Tomorrow Is Still Ahead Before . . . The unorganized mass of seniors (ABOVE LEFT) mill around in the bandroom and finally form two lines for the processional. Junior Class President Brenda Cottman and Vice-President Jon Augustine lead the 1976 class in. Penny Cooper and Hal Brooks — 2 of the 58 graduating seniors. 104 . . Graduation The 1976 commencement was held May 17 in the gym. Baccalaureate was held the night before with Rev. W. C. Trembly giving the message. At graduation. Dr. Roger A. Baskerville delivered the address Stand Up and Be Counted. Instrumental and vocal selections were provided by the music department. The presentation of diplomas was by Severd Johnson and C. Arthur Hansen. AT RIGHT: Jamie Cassat collects her diploma with a handshake. Graduation . . . 105 After . . . The many feelings of graduation are reflected in these seniors' faces. Norbert Fronczak smiles as Charlotte Metcalf holds back tears. Terry Cloke grins at the camera as he and jamie Cassat head for the door. ABOVE: Graduation is a solemn time, TOP LEFT: Donna Livingston wears the smile of success after receiving her diploma. 106 . . . Graduation The now graduated seniors parade proudly around the gym. Graduation . . . 107 The Bicentennial school year draws to a close. Books are turned in, semester tests are given, and the seniors graduate. These seniors are the ones who can shape and change the future, much as did the young colonists. They will look back with fond memories but go on to whatever lies ahead. 108 . Conclusion Advertising Advertisements ... 109 Our Sincere Best Wishes to the Class of 1976 CHISMAN PHOTOGRAPHY New location Closed Mondays 2525 Northgate West of North HYVEE Ph. 684-4218 Ottumwa. Iowa 110 . . . Advertisements KENT STANDARD SERVICE RONNIE NELSON AUTOMOTIVE AND HYDRAMATIC SERVICE Agency Iowa Phone: 937-5259 Agency, Iowa Ice Cream Short Orders AGENCY DAIRY DELUXE George And Leona Parks 937-5281 SHAKEY'S World's Greatest Pizza 2815 North Court Ottumwa, Iowa DAILEY HARDWARE Heating and Plumbing Batavia, Iowa 662-2271 Advertisements . . . Ill DAVE’S LIBERTYVILLE SAVINGS BANK 1976 Our 75th Anniversary Libertyville, Iowa ACE V HARDWARE =? CLINE'S CORNER Best Wishes to 1976 Graduates For all your Hardware needs Eldon, Iowa 652-7617 Best Wishes Class of '76 ELDONY HOME OIL STATION Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wiggins Phone: 937-8292 SOUTH SIDE DRUG STORE 337 Church Street Ottumwa, Iowa Phone: 682-3467 GREINER IMPLEMENT CO. Parts Service Farmhand and New Holland WOODY'S HOBBY SHOP 1435 Albia Road Ottumwa, Iowa Phone: 684-6169 All the latest in hobbies and crafts! Phone 662-2441 Batavia, Iowa 52533 WHITE FARM rffm CSS GIRE FARM SUPPLY Custom Spraying Fertilizer, Chemicals, Feed Seed Corn, Seed Beans Douds, Iowa Phone: 936-7231 Congratulations Class of '76 min WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION Minneapolis- Moline David Brown Troctors Oliver 112 . . . Advertisements Compliments of POOL FARM AND HOME CENTER Custom Crop Spraying Standard Oil Tank Truck Eldon, Iowa NEWTON'S JEWELERS We sell class rings and other things 124 East Main Ottumwa, Iowa Dress Upl COBBLE CLOTHIERS est. 1853 Fairfield, Iowa COVERT'S USED FURNITURE 206 South Court Fairfield, Iowa PEDRICKS Hardware and Furniture Phone: 936-4413 Funeral Home and Ambulance Phone: 936-4317 Douds, Iowa BEV'S TASTEE CREME 1119 East Main Ottumwa, Iowa Best Wishes to the Bicentennial Graduates Congratulations Class of '76 RITZ TV AND APPLIANCE SERVICE Ralph Ritz Douds, Iowa Phone: 936-7247 Advertisements . . .113 CARROLL LUMBER CO. 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AND GAS Selma, Iowa Phone: 936-7213 Congratulations to the Class of '76 Advertisements . . .117 Donations Pedrick and Horne...................................................................................Ottumwa The Hungry Mind.....................................................................................Ottumwa Sorden Music Co.....................................................................................Ottumwa Douds Cafe............................................................................................Douds Barker Mercantile.....................................................................................Douds Pickens Firestone Tire and Appliance Center ......................................................Fairfield Brown's Shoe Fit Co...............................................................................Fairfield Willie's Dancing Needle ..........................................................................Fairfield Kurka jewelers ...................................................................................Fairfield Libertyville Barbershop........................................................................Libertyville Libertyville Cafe .............................................................................Libertyville Batavia Drive Inn ..................................................................................Batavia The Flying Saucer Cafe...............................................................................Agency Rowe Drug Store ....................................................................................Ottumwa Martin's Rexall Drug..............................................................................Fairfield HUNTER'S HARDWARE 101 E. Main Agency, Iowa MRS. BONSER'S Homemade Noodles Agency, Iowa Phone: 937-5355 JEFFERSON PACKING CO. ''Quality is our business ' Batavia, Iowa Phone: 662-2050 The Library Club invites you to read a good book today. Develop your mind. Members are from left to right, FRONT ROW: Terri Kleinman, Celia Riley, Janice Sherwood, Jodi Archer, Deb Alvine, Karen Cox, Sponsor Linda Kron; SECOND ROW : Theresa Muehe, Julie Riley, Becky Yochum, Kim Derby, Carol Oldfield, Cheryl Men- ning, Dawn Menning, Nina Cline, Kim Lunkley, Heidi Hidy; THIRD ROW: Denise Tray, Kay Leedom, Cindy Covert, Carolyn Craig, Kerry Ostrander, Lisa Creech, Nancy Rowell. WALSWORTH Marcciinc. Mo., U.S.A. Advertisements. . 119 Director Ed VanderLinden joins in on the trumpet with the Pep Band at one of its many performances. The Pep Band entertained basketball and wrestling crowds during half- times and breaks. The library is a place to study as well as to relax with an interesting magazine. 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