1969 LEOPARD COVE HIGH SCHOOL ADVISOR: MRS. DROSCHKEY EDITOR: DOUGLAS TAYLOR ASSISTANT EDITOR: JOYCE NEEDHAM PHOTOGRAPHERS: CRAIG BOTHAM and JOE GAROFOLI .v.v.v.v.v. 'XvXv! X HMAUM mmm MmI ,v, v.v ,y.%v.v. v.yAV,v.',v ,Xv!,!v!vX ,!vXv!vXvXv!'!' •xivX'XvX- x-xvi'XvXvXv! ••■.vXv.v.'.v J'Xv.v.v .v.v .v • ivxwxvivxv:: ■xv v xw x-:-:xvXvXvX.J :vX xvx MW'Xw: 1 xxxxxxxxxx-x-x-x-vx :-:o -xx-x ■h I ......................................... v X' IvXvX' : x:::x:::::: wmB vXvXvX- ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS C. Towle, Clerk; J. Ginther, Superintendent; G. Brown, B. Puckett, R. Becker, L. Robinson, Chairman. NOT PICTURED: J. Gray. Lester Robinson, Chairman John Ginther, Superintendent 3 sponsored BY LA GRANDE LIVESTOCK COMMISSION and EL PASO NATURAL GAS FACULTY Mr. John Ginther Superintendent Bachelor of Science in Education Master of Science in Education Southern Oregon College Mrs. Shirley Droschkey Typing I, II General Business Office Machines Shorthand I, II Bookkeeping Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Oregon State University Mr. Clifford Towle Geometry Algebra II Physics Mechanical Drawing General Science Science IV Senior Analysis Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Oregon State University Mrs. Caroline Sayre Library Home Economics Master of Science in Secondary Education Eastern Oregon College Bachelor of Arts College of Idaho Mrs. Virginia Hovde Spanish I, n P.E. Bachelor of Science in Education Mrs. Deanna Brickman English I, II, in, IV Speech—Journalism Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education University of Idaho Eastern Oregon College Mr. Grant Saunders .Arts and Crafts Drivers Education Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Eastern Oregon College Mr. Ken Bork Geography World History U. S. History Modern Problems Chorus Psychology Counseling Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Eastern Oregon College Mr. Duane Tyler Biology I, II Algebra I, II Boys’ P.E. Senior Math Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Eastern Oregon College Mr. Robert French Guidance Counselor Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education East Stroudsburg State College Master in Secondary Education Cornell University Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling University of North Dakota 7 HELPERS Custodian Bus Driver Carl Woods Leonard Goodson Cook Bernice Born Bus Driver Henry Thew Secretary Grace Brothers SPONSORED BY H AND M MEAT CO. AND UNION FLOURING CO. 8 I? ' ® SENIORS DONALD MARK STAHL Lettermcn 1-4, Letter men Vice Pres. 4; Jr. Class Play; Football 1,3; Prom King 4; Basket- ball 1. KATHERINE LEE GRAY Paper Ed. 4, Asst. Ed. 3; Soph. Class Sec. 2; G.A.A. 1-4, G.A.A. Pres. 3, G.A.A. Sec. 2; Annual Staff 3,4; Girls' Ensemble 3,4; Student Council 3,4; Honor Roll 4; Pep Club 1-4; Class Play 3,4; Carnival Princess 2; Volleyball Manager 1-3; Prom Princess 4. DOUGLAS EDWIN TAYLOR Lettermen 2-4; Annual Staff 2-4, Asst. Annual Ed. 3, Annual Ed. 4; Class Play 3,4; Student Council 3,4; Paper Staff 4; Sr. Class Vice Pres.; Basketball 1-4; Football 1-3. JOYCE MARLENE MORRIS G.A.A. 1-4; Pep Club 1; Volleyball Manager 1; Paper Staff 2; Carnival Princess 2. PATRICK ERWIN GEKELER Football 1-4; Basketball Manager 1-4; Letter- men 1-4; Class Plays 3,4; Football All Star 4; Paper Staff 3; Citizenship Award 4. BETTY JEANNE BRIGGS G.A.A. 1-4; Annual Staff 2-4; Class Pla3rs 3,4; Carnival Princess 3; Student Council 4. 11 PHIL LEROY MARKS Lettermen 1-4; Football Manager 1,2; Basket- ball 1-4; Track 1,2,4; Class Play 3; Class Vice Pres. 3; All Star Baker B League, Basket- ball 4. PATRICK LYNN NOBLE Annual Staff 1; Class Sec. 1,2; Class Pres. 4. NANCY CECILY COMSTOCK Volleyball 2-4; G.A.A. 1-4; Annual Staff 1,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Class Play 3,4; Sec.-Treas. of Student Body 4; Student Council 4. SALLY LEA ROBINSON Volleyball 1-4; Track 2; G.A.A. 1-4; Cheer- leader 2,4; Pep Club 1-4; Class Play 3,4; An- nual Staff 2,4; Paper Staff 3,4; Homecoming Queen 2,4; Honor Roll 3,4. GRANT ALLAN BORN Lettermen 1-4; Class Pres. 2; Class Vice Pres. 2; Class Play 2,3,4; Paper Staff 2; Honor Roll 3; Prom Prince 4. JODY GAY PAYNE Transferred from La Grande 3; Paper Staff 3,4; G.A.A. 3,4; Class Play 3,4; Honor Roll 3,4; Girls’ Ensemble 4; Cheerleader 4; Jr. Class Sec.; Homecoming Queen 3; Volleyball Manager 3; Prom Princess 4; Sweetheart Princess 3. 13 SIIELIA DANINE BATTRICK Transferred from Pendleton 2; G. A. A. 3,4; Class Play 4; Volleyball 4; Prom Queen 4. LEO EUGENE ANDERSON Football 1,4; Basketball 2,4; Lettermen 1-4; Prom Prince 4. CONNIE MARIE OBENDORF G.A.A. 1-4; Pep Club 1-4; Cheerleader 2-4; Paper Staff 1,2,4; Carnival Princess 1; Honor Roll 1-4; Typing Award 2; Class Play 3,4; Jr. Class Pres. 3; Student Council 4; Honor Society Pres. 4, Honor Society Sec. 3; Homemaker Award 4; Citizenship Award 4. 14 KAREN LOUISE WELLS G.A.A. 1-4; Pep Club 1-3; Cheerleader 1,2; Volleyball 2,3; Annual Staff 3,4; Class Plays 3,4; Homecoming Princess 1; Christmas Formal Princess 2. KENNETH ROY FITE Football 1-4; Lettermen 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1; Lettermen Pres. 4, Lettermen Vice Pres. 3; Annual Staff 1,2; Class Plays 3,4; Most Valuable Player in Football 3,4; All Star Baker B League in Basketball 3; Paper Staff 1. RICHARD MARK BECKER Lettermen 1-4, Lettermen Sec. 3; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Paper Staff 3; Class Plays 3,4. JUNIORS Secretary Lucy Thew Class Rep. Doris Elmer Class Advisor Mr. Towle President Debra Brown V. President Lilas Beale Cheryl Bristow Nadine Conner Wendy Cunningham Shirley Delivin Craig Botham Kathy Mason Richard Mustek Joyce Needham Joe Garofoli Dean Stahl pwoto Patricia Pratt John Robinson Ibo Bvsv 17 sponsored BY HARMON MOTORS and FIRST NATIONAL BANK, UNION BRANCH SOPHOMORES Class Advisor Mrs. Brickman President Terry Anderson Vice President Bruce Towle Secretary Bruce Gekeler .Student Rep. Sherry Sharp Todd Ainsworth Kim Andrew Clay Briggs Kathy Cash Valerie Clark Joyce Comstock Jim Gray Roger Haefer Becky MacDonald Chris Michael Frances Noble Lori Payne Peggy Tally Janet Odom Linda Threlkell Carol Davis sponsored BV BAKER'S MEN'S WEAR and HALL'S TYPEWRITER SERVICE FRESHMEN Advisor Pres. Vice Pres. Sec. Class Rep. Mr. T rler Jane MacDonald Debra Needham Judy Puckett Debbie Wells Kathy Bates Ken Briggs Vicky Brittain Mike Brown Judy Divine Geni Evans Carole Ferguson Julie Hallgarth Bill Hamilton Pam Leathers Dave Lewis Karen Noble Jeff Puckett Dan Fisk Sandy Earl John Hunter Jim Short sponsored by UNION DRUG COMPANY FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LA GRANDE 19 ORGANIZATIONS HONOR SOCIETY TOP ROW: Mr. Towle (advisor), Bruce Towle, Bruce Gekeler, Clay Briggs, Todd Ainsworth, Peggy Tally. SEATED: Leila Price, Connie Obendorf, Lucy Thew, Craig Botham, Debbie Brown, Doris Elmer. 21 Scholars STANDING: R. Musick, J. Briggs, S. Sharp, C. Obendorf, K. Gray, D. Taylor, L. Thew. SEATED: D. Elmer, C. Botham, G. Born, N. Comstock, K. Fite. sponsored BY WILKINS INSURANCE AGENCY and ZIMMERMAN'S LETTERMEN'S CLUB BOTTOM: P. Marks, L. Anderson, P. Gekeler, D. Taylor, G. Born, D. Stahl. MIDDLE: C. Botham, K. Fite, D. Becker, J. Garofoli, R. Musick. TOP: B. Towle, J. Gray, C. Briggs, Mr. Tyler. NOT PICTURED: T. Anderson. GjV fie lev President, Kenny Fite Vice President, Don Stahl Secretary, Craig Botham sponsored BY LA GRANDE LUMBER COMPANY and MILLERS CABINET SHOP PEP CLUB TOP ROW: C. Bristow, J. Needham, L. Thew. SECOND ROW: C. Ferguson, J. Hallgarth, B. Richardson, V. Brittain, R. Rongey. THIRD ROW: D. Needham, B. MacDonald, P. Tally, K. Andrew, J. MacDonald. FOURTH ROW: S. Taylor, D. Elmer, J. Comstock, C. Michael, Mrs. Hovde. FIFTH ROW: K. Cash, K. Gray, J. Puckett, N. Comstock, L. Payne. FRONT ROW: J. Payne, C. Obendorf, D. Brown, S. Robinson. ANNUAL STAFF J. Puckett, S. Robinson, L. Payne, D. Elmer, K. Wells, J. Garofoli, D. Taylor, Mrs. Droschkey, J. Needham, C. Botham, N. Comstock, K. Gray, P. Tally, J. Briggs, B. Richardson, T. Anderson. Advisor Mrs. Droschkey Asst. Editor Joyce Needham Editor Doug Taylor Bus. Manager Nancy Comstock 25 sponsored BV BUILDERS SUPPLY and PIONEER FEDERAL SAVINGS and LOAN LEOPARD'S TALES J. Comstock, D. Elmer, L. Payne, D. Brown, S. Robinson, C. Obendorf, L. Thew, Mrs. Brickman, K. Gray, J. Payne, N. Comstock, D. Taylor, B. Towle, K. Andrew, P. Tally, J. Puckett, B. Richardson. Asst. Editor: Lucy Thew sponsored BV MOE'S TRUCK STOP and RIVER PRODUCTS CHORUS Lucy Thew The Ensemble BOTTOM ROW: C. Obcndorf, S. Taylor, G. Evans, K. Cash, S. Sharp, M. Robinson, J. Needham, D. Needham, G. Bristow, R. Rongey. SECOND ROW: K. Gray, B. Richardson, J. Comstock, D. Wells, K. Bates, D. Fisk, S. Robinson, J. Puckett, L. Payne, C. Ferguson, J. Divine, J. MacDonald. THIRD ROW: C. Micheals, J. Hall garth, K. Andrew, K. Briggs, J. Puckett, B. Gekeler, B. Towle, R. Robinson, M. Brown. FOURTH ROW: L. Thew, N. Connor. L. Smith, J. Payne, B. MacDonald, P. Tally, D. Taylor, J. Gray, T. Anderson, C. Briggs, R. Anderson. sponsored by HYDES FOOD LAND and UNION OIL COMPANY DISTRIBUTORS 27 ' ■•■• ••■...:•.:• ..... : :•:: :•: ; . ■lilililililil : Si; iSSM SPORTS FOOTBALL TOP ROW, left to right: Coach Garrison, 13. Hamilton, J. Garofoli, D. Taylor, P. Gekeler, K. Fite, K. Briggs, Coach Tyler. SECOND ROW: D. Becker, L. Anderson, G. Born, R. Robinson, C. Botham, J. Gray. BOTTOM ROW: Manager D. Lewis. T. Anderson, C. Briggs, J. Robinson, B. Gekeler, Manager J. Puckett. a m Ken Fite Joe Garofoli Outstanding Players SENIOR PLAYERS: D. Taylor, P. Gekeler, L. Anderson, G. Born, D. Becker, K. Fite. Grant Born all the way. 29 MOVE IT!!! MEN BASKETBALL VARSITY Assistant Coach Bork, D. Taylor, K. Fite, T. Anderson, D. Becker, L. Anderson, G. Born, R. Robinson, C. Botham, C. Briggs, J. Garofoli, P. Marks, Coach Tyler, Managers, Pat and Bruce Gekeler. JR. VARSITY C. Briggs, M. Brown, R. Anderson, T. Ainsworth, R. Robinson, D. Lewis, B. Towle, J. Puckett, Coach Bork. sponsored by BOISE CASCADE SENIOR PLAYERS 31 sponsored BY ELECTRONICS T.V. and DEMPSEY'S FUNERAL CHAPEL BASKETBALL SNAPS Can’t catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man!!! Go Kenny Go!!!! Jump high Terry!! ! Here, take this, will ya? ? ? The ball is coming!!! sponsored BY UNION CHEVRON SERVICE and KEITH O'BRIEN TRACK Craig goes over the top. Rick heaves a long one. TOP ROW: Coach Tyler, T. Anderson, R. Robinson, G. Born, C. Botham, C. Briggs. CENTER ROW: P. Marks, R. Anderson, K. Briggs, D. Fisk, J. Puckett. BOTTOM ROW: J. Garofoli, J. Short. SPONSORED BY COVE SWIMMING POOL Terry and Roger, up, UP, and Down. J. Garofoli— The determination of a champion. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS 34 sponsored by TROTTERS and GRAHAM DRUG J.V. CHEERLEADERS sponsored by CHERRY'S FLORISTS and ANN JOHNSON'S LADIES READY TO WEAR 35 VOLLEYBALL TOP ROW: Mrs. Hovde, L. Thew, D. Brown, Mrs. Johnson. SECOND ROW: J. Comstock, C. Obendorf, L. Price, J. Briggs. THIRD ROW: S. Sharp, S. Robinson. TOP ROW: B. Richardson, K. Noble, J. Hallgarth, S. Battrick. SECOND ROW: S. Taylor, F. Noble, C. Micheals, K. Andrew, P. Tally, K. Cash, G. Evans. THIRD ROW: D. Elmer, J. Puckett, N. Comstock, M. Robinson, L. Payne, C. Bristow. 36 sponsored by M. J. GOSS MOTOR COMPANY mssmm ipji -;•: •••: ■:•: :• :•■::-•••••- -x-v-. :- ys.fi: ■: •■:- : :• : ' •• • •v.v.v. ’ ‘V ‘ 'V, i fcAWSSS: stes ‘ XwX% '«vX V:;: . ' • v v .v • v • •v.v.-.v;- ;vXv!.;,!v.v! ivI'IvIvXvvi :-:- X v.v.’.v.;.;.v.;. •.•.•. •••.• . . •« .•. • • v • • • ACTIVITIES INITIATION What a figure get those hips!!! Will they ever forget this day? ? What did I do to deserve this ? ? Ooo-La-La sponsored BY UNITED STATES NATIONAL BANK OF OREGON and VALLEY REALTY Go Get Em!!! 38 HOMECOMING Queen Sally and Escort Doug 39 sponsored BY ROY'S CORRAL CHUCKWAGON and CHASE REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE CARNIVAL Queen Brenda Richardson Princess Joyce Comstock Princess Jojrce Needham Princess Jeanne Briggs •. ■1 Need we sing more? 40 SENIOR PLAY TEN LITTLE INDIANS CAST: G. Born, K. Fite, C. Obendorf, L. Price, K. Gray, D. Taylor, C. McCraw, J. Briggs, J. Payne, D. Becker, P. Gekeler. What is it?? Mrs. Brickman that hurts!! Aren't we cute!! sponsored by RAMBLING ROTORS and RONDE VALLEY LUMBER CO. JUNIOR PLAY TOMBOY WONDER Come on Joe show your stuff!! Some Tomboy!!!! Take that and that!! !! C. Botham, L. Beale, Mrs. Brickman, R. Musick, L. Thew, D. Brown, J. Garofoli, D. Elmer, P. Pratt. Mrs. Brickman powders Lucy!! SPONSORED by TOP NOTCH CAFE AND UNION COUNTY GRAIN GROWERS, INC. 42 SOPHOMORE PLAY BEAUTY AND THE BEAST C. Briggs, B. Towle, J. Gray, B. Gekeler, T. Ainsworth, K. Andrew, T. Anderson, C. Micheal, J. Comstock, S. Sharp, K. Cash, Mrs. Brickman, L. Payne. Sybil's Cottage 43 SPONSORED BY THE HUT GATEWAY AUTO COMPANY ELECTIONS STUDENT BODY OFFICERS: Vice-President, Todd Ainsworth; Secretary, Doris Elmer; President, Craig Botham. 44 sponsored by LA GRANDE AIR SERVICE and WILLIAMSON INSURANCE and REAL ESTATE AWARDS Mr. Bork reads letter from President Nixon. Leila reads Senior Wills. Mr. Tyler presents the Seniors with the Spirit trophy. Mrs. Droschkey awards seniors with Office Machines awards. Presentation of paper staff awards. Outstanding Athletic awards go to Ken, Joe, and Grant. Mrs. Brickman and Joe present mini academy awards. 45 sponsored BY COVE DRIVE-JN AND BAUM INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. MAY FESTIVAL 46 Queen, Escort, and Train Bearers JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM Queen, Shelia Battrick, crowned by Craig Botham; King, Don Stahl; Princess, Kathy Gray; Princess, Jody Payne; and Prince, Grant Born. sponsored sv BAILEY FARM EQUIPMENT CO. and REYNOLD'S INSURANCE AGENCY GRADUATION COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS: Rev. Sheldon, Dr. H. A. Anderson, Mr. Lester Robinson, and Mr. John Ginther. RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS: Nancy Comstock, Grant Born, Dick Becker, and Pat Gekeler, recipient of Citizenship Award. 48 sponsored BY PALMER PRINTING CO. and IVANS FOOD STORE ill . : ' Mi ma ♦ f ■11 ii 11 l(«8SSBSSBt8St SPONSORS . CRAIG'S NU-WAY CLEANERS LA GRANDE OBSERVER RED CROSS DRUG CUSTOM TRIM SHOP TOPSHOP, INC. TOP SHOP SHOES HOMER'S BARBER SHOP HUB CITY FOOD MOON DRUG STORE ANDERSON'S LEATHER GOODS PAT FITZGERALDS FLOWERS MELVILLES GIFTS CONNIE'S INC. HUB CITY LOCKERS BOHNENKAMPS CO. BILL'S A and W ROOTBEER DAVIS SUPER SERVICE TEXACO KNOTTY PINE CAFE STANDARD OIL CO. OF CALIFORNIA RON'S REPAIR SEELY'S RADIATOR SERVICE HAMANN AND ANSEN SKI SHOP BRONSON'S LUMBER CO. COAST TO COAST STORE BIRNIE'S JEWELRY STORE BERTHA'S ALTERATIONS AND CORSET SHOP WESTERN AUTO MARJORIES BEAUTY SHOP HOUGHTS TWENTY-FOUR FLAVORS DOLVEN'S APPLIANCE (108 DEPOT) SPAETH P AND H REUTER HARDWARE BABE'S BEAUTY BAR UNION MOBIL GAS AND OIL BOB'S TEXACO RADIO AND MUSIC SUPPLY (1213 ADAMS) VALLEY VELTEX 50 SNAPSHOTS LAUGHS The excitement is unbearable. Did you ever get that feeling? Hey man, where's the waiter? 52 sponsored BY LA GRANDE AND BAKER BASCHE SAGE HARDWARE LIFE Did you ever have one of those days ? Happy Together So THATfS what the teachers do in the teacher meetings. THE BROTHERHOOD SPONSORED BY SHORBS INC. AND LA GRANDE FRUIT COMPANY 53 54 .
Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Start your search today!
Looking for old family members and relatives? Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly!
Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy.