Custer High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Custer, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1974 volume:

WILDCAT 1973-1974 CUSTER HIGH SCHOOL CUSTER SOUTH DAKOTA TIME IN A BOTTLE ' Lyrics by Jim Croce © COPYRIGHT 1971, 1972 BLENDINGWELL MUSIC. INC. © COPYRIGHT 1971, 1972 in U. S. A. and Canada BLENDINGWELL MUSIC, INC. and AMERICAN BROADCASTING MUSIC. INC. c o Publishers' Licensing Corporation 40 West 55th Street, New York, New York 10019 Administration 7 Organizations 29 Activities “If I Could Save Time In A Bottle, The First Thing That I’d Like To Do;’’ TOP RIGHT: Beat the frizzies! TOP LEFT: “Get rid of my hangover! ” MIDDLE LEFT: Conquer the world. “ MIDDLE RIGHT: Get rid of my hang- ups!” ABOVE: See how strong these watch- es really are!” RIGHT: Color my world. •©Copyright 1971. 1972 Blendingwell Music, Inc. USED BY PERMISSION 4 TOP LEFT: Comfort a friend. ABOVE: Bite someone's neck. MIDDLE: Get my own bench? LEFT: Learn to walk! 5 The Seniors of 1974 Dedicate the Wildcat to Reverend Bahnson We dedicate this annual to you—Pastor Bahnson, for your unending assistance in our years of school. Your kindness will never be forgotten. 6 8 Mrs. Evelyn Kidwell, Secretary ABOVE LEFT: Mr. Lackey, Janitor. LEFT: Mr. Burns, Janitor. ABOVE: Mr. Miller, Janitor. Mrs. Penny Wegher, Business 4 Manager 10 'C P T Miss Dorthea Edgington English Miss Wilma Smith Girls’ P.E. Mrs. Linda Walton Librarian Mr. Tom Lintz Boys P.E. Mrs. Elizabeth Brunner English Mr. Jack O'Connor Business Miss Ruth Schaub Home Economics Mr. Russ Ballard Shop Mrs. Cherie Fellows Assistant Librarian Mr. William Young, Jr. Science A Wide Variety of Personalities Make Up This Years Faculty Miss Lydalou Neiman Music German Mr. Kim Hohnholt Social Studies Mr. Dennis Fett Music Mr. Richard Miles Social Studies n oj-Efc ■ Mrs. Kathy McLain, English Mr. Larry Luitjens, Driver’s Ed. Mr. Eldon Knudson, Science Mr. Larry Pease, Social Science Mr. Bruce Bitz, Science Mr. Larry Kid we 11, Math 12 CHS Actors, Actresses Put on ‘Marriage Machine’ The cast was: Deana O'Brien, Connie; Wanda Ferguson, Mrs. Dewinter; Glenda Wheeler, Miss Jansen; Allen Scott, Mr. Beamish; Jackie Anderson, Agnes; Dawn Paulsen, Julie; Mike A man, Stan; Phil Scheuer, Charles; Jeff Hansen, Marvin; Rod Lang, Mr. Murphy; Talli Naum an. Miss Callo- way; Mogan Hathaway, Mavis; Mike Eggers, Mr. Sullivan; David Nauman, Mr. Ashton; Nancy Pettit, Cigarette girl; Lori Krogstrand, waitress; and Eddie Anderson, Lester. 14 The Marriage Machine, a comedy about a marriage agency and the problems that result from it, was presented at CHS on November 20. A mating machine goes haywire matching up couples and messing things up. Main setting for the mis- haps is the ofice of the Drake Intro- duction Service. One Acts and Thespians I'll Love You Forever, Tomorrow by Richard Dotterer Sally Swain............................Megan Hathaway Steve Swain......................................Brad Swedlund Ms, Becker.....................................Jackie Anderson Bob Drummond.............................Mike Eggers A Maid................................Lea Ann Stender Mooncalf Mugford by Brian Duffield Etta............................... Tabby.............................. Mrs, Lowell........................ John............................... Caleb Orne......................... Wanda Ferguson . Talli Nauman Barbara Freeland . . Allen Scott . Brad Swedlund The Freak and the Fuzz by Brainerd Duffield Flip — a long hair . . . .....................Mike Aman Marlou — his chick..........................Lori Krogstrand Officer Fuzz --a cop..........................Allen Scott Seymour --a pretzel man.....................Phil Scheuer Lydia --a Lady of mystery...................Margaret Boyum Ann - a Jesus freak.........................Carol Boyum 16 Custer High School was the scene for many strange sights on the day of Thespian initiation. The new members were cos- tumed as everything from Groucho Marx to the Strawman to the Big Bird. They could be found doing such interesting things as crawling through hallways, singing solos, and 'but- toning' up and down stairs. In the UPPER LEFT, Geraldine (Mike Eggers), Joel Gray (LeaAnne Stender) and Napolean (Sue Halverson) are awaiting signatures. UPPER RIGHT, a group of initiates, including a Sailor (Patricia Freeland) and the Strawman (Brad Swedlund) are busy 'buttoning'. CEN- TER, more new initiates are assigned their tasks. LOWER LEFT, Gina Hendrickson models her prize winning Big Bird costume. After a hard day of getting well-earned signatures from present Thespian members, the initiates were rewarded with a banquet in honor of all Thespian members. 7 UPPER LEFT: Emily is informed that she assisted in the stow-away's cap- ture. UPPER CENTER: Emily attempts to disguise Cornelia's measles. UPPER RIGHT: Curtain call. EXTREME LOWER LEFT: Acting! LOWER LEFT: Cornelia's parents ar- rive in Paris to find their daughter eaten up by bed bugs. LOWER RIGHT: Cornelia, after Mr. deLaCroix says she has no talent. EXTREME LOWER RIGHT: On board ship, the leader of the ship's band returns the often discarded, much- hated safety pockets. 18 Cast of Characters is as follows: Steward.............. Mrs. Skinner . . . . Cornelia Skinner . . Otis Skinner . . . . Emily................ Purser............... Stewardess........... Dick Winters . . . . Admiral.............. Harriet St. John . . . Winifred Blaugh. . . Leo McEvoy .... Inspector............ Therese.............. Madame Elise. . . . Monsieur De La Croix Window Cleaner. . . . . Mike Eggers , Barbara Freeland . Wanda Ferguson . . . Allen Scott Megan Hathaway . . . Mike Linde . . Nancy Pettit , . . Jeff Hansen . . Brad Swedlund , Margaret Boyum , . . Judi Monsen . . Mike Aman , . Sharyl Gates , . Talli Nauman Gina Hendrickson , . Philip Scheuer , . Brad Swedlund 19 Decamation Speaks Out TOP RIGHT: These talented students participated in Declam for the 1973- 1974. From left: Mrs. Brunner, spon- sor; Lea Ann Stender, Joen Monsen, Sheri Harris, Judi Monsen, Steve Hammer, Patricia Freeland, Mrs. McClain, Sponsor, Carol Boyum, Terri Eggers, Wanda Ferguson. LOWER LEFT: These students won superiors at the District Declam Con- test. Sheri Harris, poetry; Joen Mon- sen, Humor; Lea Ann Stender, ori- tory; Wanda Ferguson, Drama. LowER RIGHT: Sheri Harris won an excellent at regional Declam. Music Department Comes on Strong Pictured at LEFT, are Linea Sundstrom, Jackie Anderson, and Lea Ann Stender, who received a superior at small group music contest. Madrigals, Back to Front, left to right: Lou Ann Parsons, Linea Sundstrom, Megan Hathaway, Sanna Kujala, Jackie Anderson, Joy Bland, Lea Ann Stender, Accompanist Lori Krogstrand, Sonja Smedly, Bruce Lesewski, Dan Parsons, Philip Scheuer, Eddie Anderson, Marlin Mills, Rich Kuja- la, and Rod Lang. Not pictured are Dave Johnson and Crier Patrick Bauman. 21 The CHS Choir Provided “Singing at Its Best” ABOVE: Concert Choir is conducted by Miss Lydalou Neiman. BELOW: The Choir performed the op- eretta Christmas Jazz as part of the Christmas concert. 22 ABOVE LEFT: Miss Neiman is junior and senior high vocal director. ABOVE RIGHT: Thespians and choir combined talents for the Christmas pageant. CENTER; Three juniors; three seniors picked as all staters. BELOW: Linea, Jackie, and Lea Anne rate a superior on their trio at con- test. 23 The CHS Wildcat Band Is Grand! RIGHT: Philip rates an excellent on his contest solo. LEFT: Mr. Dennis Fett is second semester bandman at CHS. BELOW: First semester band director, Mr. Stanley Larson, conducts at Christmas concert. 24 Nancy Pettit Wanda Ferguson Suzie Rezin Lela Sieger Melody Johnson Janice Compton Shirley Bryant Karen Burr Lauri Woods Jackie Anderson Phyllis Running Lauri Monsen Linda Bannson Kristi Kainz Lori Krogstrand Walt Lyons Lloyd Hodgins Larry Hodgins Jean Rieckman Carol Aman Michelle Conger Pam Fellows LeaAnne Stender Sanna Kujala Loretta Kates Gail Kieffer Jeanie Kranzler Stephanie Hoime Laurie O’Connor Debie Kelly Debbie Reetz Denise Pepin Joen Monsen Carol Bo yum Phil Scheuer Deana O'Brien Not Pictured --Talli Nauman Mr. Fett with band members: Nancy Schmit Linea Sundstrom Judi Bublitz Sue Halverson David Burns Sue Scott Greg Evans Allen Scott Lou Ann Parsons Mark Otiker Dana Scott Cavern of Enchantment” provided the theme for the annual Junior- Senior Prom on April 27, 1974. A forest of nearly 50 trees led into the cave, which served as a dance floor. The banquet, held in the Custer Community Church basement was hosted by Talli Nauman. Chuck Wil- kinson played country and western music for entertainment. Invocation was given by Rev. Struebing. 26 Jrs., Srs. Enjoy Prom CLOCKWISE FROM CENTER: The various decorations in- clude a rock. Stash rocked on until 12 O'clock. Ms. Mc- Clain and Ms. Schaub take a look around. Steve Deines and Mike Hadlock take a cool drink after all the exercise. Prom Servers; Left to Right: Deb Schoenfelder, Nancy Pettit, Carol Boyum, Lea Ann Stender, Joen Monsen, Pam Fel- lows. Front: Neil McLaughlin, John Burke, Bruce Lesewski, Dave Nauman, Rod Webber, and Phil Bahnson. The Hon- orable Judge Marshall Young, pictured with his wife was the guest speaker. 27 Post-Prom Makes Waves Post Prom was held at Evans Plunge, followed by break- fast served at the Masonic Temple. Two folk singers ac- companied the swimmers and sang folk and bluegrass songs. Hope Tarzan makes a big splash. Sam Boettcher, Dan Parsons, and Pam Johnson take a break. Making waves are Jackie Anderson, Matt Ramsey, Mark Burke, and Lois Tompkins. Unidentified person takes a plunge. 28 Vocational Activities Provide CHS Students With a Balanced Curriculum RIGHT: This year's DAR representative was Sherri Harris. BELOW: Members of the industrial arts club are; Top: Dan Par- sons, Mick Guenther, Andy Windsor, Ray Webster, Jim Hanson, Pat Baumann, Gary Parsons, Larry Roetzel, and Jeff Hansen. Second Row: Carol Renshaw. Cherie Robb, Rebbecca Phelps, Lynnette Riendl, Rick Kufala, Tom Kranzler, John Dean, Joey Harbach, Dale Kranzler, and Mr. Russell Ballard, Third Row: Robbie McDonald, Rob Snedeker, Eddie Anderson, Mark Smedley, Dan Naugle, Neil McLaughlin, Brad Scott, Tim Goodwin, and Kerry Kelley. 30 TOP: FHA'ers were standing: Mary Lipp, Virginia Druyverstein, Deb Nunez, Dawn Paulsen, Debbie Hammer, Pat Freeland, Linda Hanson, Kathy Lesewski, Wanita Metz, and Sue Streets. Seated: Miss Ruth Shaub, Lou Ann Parsons, Diana Mertens, Julie Emery, Debbie Schoen- felder, Michelle Conger, and Janis Compten. ABOVE LEFT: Wanda Ferguson was this year's winner of the Betty Crock- er Award. ABOVE: Official members of the Students for Action in Education, (SA E), are: Back Row: Jackie Anderson, Margaret Boyum, Kyra Carroll, Sonja Smedley, Joen Monsen, Michelle Conger, and Debbie Eckert. Bottom Row: Gina Hendrickson, Nancy Pettit, Mrs. Margaret Schmitz, Mary Lipp, and Judi Monsen, President. 31 RIGHT, Annual Co-Editors: Brad Swedlund and Margaret Boyum. Junior Editor: Kyra Carroll. BELOW, Left to Right; Annual Staff: Diane Legat, Barb Freeland, Brad Swedlund, Virginia Druyverstein, Philip Scheuer, Deb Nunez, Jim Chard, Pam Johnson, Margaret Boyum, Sharyl Cates, Linea Sundstrom, Glenda Flanagan, and Advisor Mr. Honholt. Not pictured are: Kyra Carroll, Talli Nauman, and Sonja Smedley. BOTTOM, Igmuzi Editors; Sports Editors: Pat Bauman and Larry Roetzel. Co-Editors; Talli Nauman and Kyra Carroll. Exchange Editor; Diane Legat. 32 TOP LEFT, Touchstone Staff: Virginia Deines, Lois Tompkins, Brad Swed- lund, Margaret Boyum, Sue Halver- son, Randy Hauptmann, Philip Scheuer, Kyra Carroll, Bev Suko, Sonja Smedly, Jim Chard, Ruth Ann Hickey, and Advisor Ms. McClain. BOTTOM LEFT, Igmizi Staff: Talli Nauman, Jim Chard, Mike A man, Jeff Hansen, Diane Legat, Mike Eg- gers, Larry Roetzel. Kyra Carroll, Mike Kruger, Gary Parsons, and Pat Bauman. Not pictured. Deb Nunez. ABOVE, Touchstone Editors: Talli Nauman and Ruth Ann Hickey. 33 National Honor Society Initiates New Members Front to back, left to right: Mike A man, Lou Ann Parsons, Dawn Paulsen, Paul Bahnson, Mike Neff, Larry Hodgin, Judi Monsen, Bev Suko, Deb Nunez, Gary Parsons, Advisor Dor- thea Edgington, Randy Hauptmann, Jeff Hansen, Jackie An- derson, Wanda Ferguson, Sanna Kujala, Barb Freeland, Virginia Dryvestein, Marilyn Hanson, Sheri Harris, Sharyl Cates, Mike Linde, Deana O'Brien, Margaret Boyum, Brad Swedlund, Allen Scott. 34 Improved Squad Faired Well 3-6 SEASON RECORD Aug. 31 Pine Ridge 12 CHS 15 Sep. 7 Belle Fourche 20 0 14 Spearfish 44 8 21 Hot Springs 36 0 28 Newcastle 0 6 Oct. 5 Sturgis 19 0 12 Lead 40 18 19 Douglas 32 0 26 Edgemont 6 14 The 1973 football season was an over-all successful one, although it had its moments of disappointment. The team earned a 3 win 6 loss re- cord for the season which seems to be an encouraging step up from re- cent years performances. The team was also helped considerably by fans who seemed to possess more spirit than they have in a long time. It seemed to help as the Wildcats won the opener against Pine Ridge, break- ing a 9 game losing streak, and went on to win two games, including the homecoming game. The team was lead by seniors, team captain, Tim Tennyson, first team all-conference tackles Steve Bradeen and Loren Lyndoe, and honorable-mention all-conference linebacker Matt Ramsey. We hope the trend toward winning football started during the 1973 sea- son will carry over to once again make the school and community proud of wildcat football. The Wildcats were led by Coach Tom Lintz and Assistant Coach Larry Luitzens 36 TOP: The Wildcat team from left to right. Front Row: Floyd Zeimet, Kevin Reindl, Loren Lyndoe, Ray Webster, Jim Hanson, Cal Cook, Steve Bradeen, Mark Burke, Matt Ramsey, and Tim Tennyson. Second Row: Dennis Reick- man, Jerry Windsor, Paul Eiger, Gary Lesewski, Paul Bahnson, Rod Lang, and Jim VanMartr. Third Row: Andy Windsor, Dan VanMatre, Perry Cates, Greg Kainz, Ere- rett Phelps, John Burke, Steve Hammer, Walt Lyons, Leo Prize, Kerry Kelley, and Doug Hento. Fourth Row: Skip Kleiman, Keith Sanders, Don Treloar, Tim Mosteller, Ed Anderson, Ted Bryant, Dave Evans, Kurt Venecamp, Rod Snedeker, Pat Eggers, Greg Evans, Kevin Carroll, and Byron Struble. LEFT: Senior members of the 1973 Wildcat team were: Steve Bradeen, Mark Burke, Cal Cook, Jim Hanson, Lo- ren Lyndoe, Matt Ramsey, Dennis Reickman, Kevin Reindl, Tim Tennyson, Jim VanMatre, Ray Webster, and Floyd Zeimet. Cats Take First Place at District Wildcats consisted of Left to Right: Rod Webber, Kurt Venekamp, Brian Boettcher, Mike Eggers, Mike Linde, Loren Lyndoe, Mark Burke, Bob Hylle, Larry Roetzel, and Paul Bahn- son. 16-10 SEASON RECORD Nov Dec Jan CHS 30 Holy Rosary 78 56 4 Edgemont 41 94 7 Lead 52 46 8 Douglas 57 42 14 Belle Fourche 53 58 15 Newell 58 69 27- 9 Hot Springs Inv 1st Place 4 Spearfish 53 52 5 Hot Springs 50 49 18 Sturgis 70 61 19 Newell 49 61 22 Pine Ridge 29 65 26 Lead 64 54 31 Douglas 52 53 2 Holy Rosary 57 60 8 Belle Fourche 63 61 9 Hot Springs 50 51 15 Spearfish 66 63 16 Sturgis 48 70 Feb District 1st Place Region 2nd Place 38 BELOW: Coaches and team plan their winning strategy. LEFT: Assistant basketball coach El- don Knudsen and head basketball coach Larry Luitzen led Custer to one of its best seasons in CHS history. ABOVE: Loren Lyndoe battles for the rebound. LEFT: Custer will be losing these four outstanding senior starters. Leader- ship was provided by Mark Burke, Bob Hylle, Mike Linde (all-conference team and second team all-state) and Loren Lyndoe (conference honorable mention). 39 It’s Been a VERY Good Year! Our wrestlers did an exceptional job this year, rounding up our first Black Hills Conference dual wrestling crown with a 9-1-1 record, losing only to Stanley County, a noncon- ference match, and tying with Stur- gis. They took the fourth consecutive first at the Wall Tournament held in Custer, received third at the BHC Tournament at Lead. TOP ROW: From Left to Right: Coach Bill Young, Steve Bradeen, Ray Web- ster, Everett Phelps, Matt Ramsey, Mickey Guenther, Rod Lang. BOTTOM ROW: Duane Lohmiller, Kevin Reindl, Randy Webster, Tom Reickman, Chris Childers, Neil McLaughlin. Both fans and competi- tion rated the wrestlers highly all year long. Rod Land shows how it should be done. Lohmiller, Bradeen, and Ramsey col- lect one of the many trophies earned by the team. Randy, Chris, and Kevin prove that a Wildcat means business. While Everett works on a takedown. SENIORS: Leadership was provided by these four seniors; Steve Bradeen, (22-3 season). Matt Ramsey, (65 career wins), Kevin Reindl (20 sea- son wins), and Ray Webster, (64 sea- son points). 41 Tracksters Make Tracks UPPER LEFT: Coach Eldon Knudson strikes a pose. LOWER LEFT: The track team includ- ed (left to right, top to bottom) Gary Parsons, Jeff Hansen, Pat Baumann, Walt Lyons, Larry Hodgin, Larry Roetzel, Mike Linde, Bob Hylle, Steve Deines, Mike Aman, Paul Bahnson, Don Parsons, Byron Streubel, Mark Baumann. 42 UPPER RIGHT: Members of the cross- country team pictured are: David Todd, Gary Parsons, Dennis Hauf, Pat Baumann, Jeff Hanson, Mike A man. Rod Webber, Jim Nickles, Rob McDonald, Marrin Nickles, Bob Hylle, Mike Linde, Brian Boettcher, Mike Eggers, and Coach Knudsen. LOWER RIGHT: Mike and Bob to the state meet. 43 The Future Stars of CHS RIGHT: The JV Wrestlers were David Todd, Mark Smedley, Brad Scott, Robbie MacDonald, Byron Struble, Dave John- son, Jeff Tennyson, Tom Welchert, Rob Snedeker, Eddie Anderson, Bruce Lesewski, Sam Boettcher, Gary Lesewski, Jerry Windsor, Mike Kiefer, Keith Sanders, and Coach Bill Young. BELOW: Members of the CHS B-team, coached by Eldon Knutson, were Greg Evans, Dan Van Matre, Steve Hammer, Marvin Nichels, Philip Hespen, Brad McClaren, Dave Evans, Pat Eggers, Ted Bryant, and Manager; Perry Cates. BELOW RIGHT: CHS Golf team was sponsored by Robert Kohn. Golfers were Steve Lockwood, Ted Bryant, Kurt Venekamp, Neil McLaughlin, Kerry Kelly, Scott Fellows, and Greg Evans. 44 45 GAA Is a Spirited Group! The girls had an enthusiastic turnout in track this year, with three girls qualifying for the state track meet in Watertown. They were Deb Nunez, senior in shot put, Monique Ziolkowski, eighth grade, in the mile run, and Lou Ann Parsons, Junior, qualified for the 220 dash. Other track girls included Kara Hanson, Carol Aman, Joen Monsen, Linda Bahnson, Kathy Lesewski, Jeanie Nicols, Vicki Palmer, Kathy Lind, Marla Smedley, Debbie Reetz, Lois Baseman, Kelly Lockwood, Nancy Pettit, Denise Kliman, Michele Conger, Lisa Evans, Gloria Herra, Diane Parsons, and Managers; Jane Monsen and Meg Hathaway. The letter-women or GAA members include President; Debra Nunez, Vice-President; Sonja Smedley, Treasurer; Lisa Hendrickson, Reporter; Gina Hendrickson and Coach Ms. Wilma Smith . The rest of the GAA members are as pictured above LouAnn Parsons, Lori Krogstrand, Denise Pepin, Terry Eggers, Carol Boyum, Nancy Pettit, Joen Monsen, Tricia Freeland, Jane Monsen, Lois Tompkins, Kara Hanson, Meg Hathaway, Michele Conger, Kyra Carroll. Joyce Burke, Moni- que Ziolkowski, Diane Parsons, Carol Aman, Marla Smedley, Jean Reikman, Laurie Woods, Pam Fellows, Sanna Kujala, Kristy Hendrickson, Kathy Lesewski, and Gloria Herra. 46 The girls' A-squad consists of Lois Tompkins, Kara Hanson, Meg Hathaway, LouAnn Parsons, Sonja Smedley, ‘Gina Hendrickson, Nancy Pettit, ‘Carol Boyum, ‘Michele Conger, ‘Pam Fellows, and Deb Nunez, with Managers; Kyra Carroll and Kathy Lese- wski, and Coach Ms. Smith. The B-squad includes Lisa Hendrickson, Tricia Freeland, Joen Monsen, Joyce Burke, Denise Pepin, Jane Monsen, Lori Krogstrand, and Melody Johnson. The A team's record was 5 wins and 3 losses, while the B team had 6 victories over their 8 opponents. ‘The asterick denotes the players which participated on both the A and the B team. 47 CHS Pep Sound ABOVE: The CHS Pep Club sponsored by Ms. McClain. RIGHT: The Pep Club officers in- clude Margaret Boyum, president; Gina Hendrickson, vice-president; Phyllis Bryant, secretary and Mary Lipp, treasurer. CENTER: The drill team, directed by Ms. Lydalou Neiman performed numerous half-time routines. Their wide variety of routines with assorted colorful costumes were a source of continual entertainment. UPPER RIGHT: The drill team mas- cot, Mary Burke. FAR RIGHT: The C Club sponsored by the coaches. 48 With contagious spirit and pep, these girls with their strong voices and never-ending faith cheered Wild- cat teams throughout winning seasons. TOP LEFT: Excitement mounts at District tourney. TOP CENTER: Varsity basketball cheerleaders Dawn Paulsen, Meg Hathaway, Kara Hanson, Carmen Baldwin. TOP RIGHT: JV cheerleaders Terri Eggers, Lori Krogstrand, Carol Bo- yum, and Pam Fellows. LOWER LEFT: Stacie Reindl, Wildcat mascot, cheers the team on to vic- tory. LOWER CENTER: Victory is on these minds. LOWER RIGHT: Football-wrestling cheerleaders Sheri Harris, Deana O’Brien, Jackie Anderson, Judi Mon- sen. We’re Gonna Cheer and Shout 51 Talli and Mike construct stage for royal- ty Snake dance gets under way with burning of the C”. Football players atop their homecoming mount. VICTORIOUS WILDCAT SQUAD INCLUDED: HEAD COACH TOM LINTZ AND ASSISTANT LARRY LUI- TGENS, Managers Lloyd Hodgins and Carl Cundy, Seniors Loren Lyndoe, Steve Bradeen, Cal Cook, Floyd Zei- met, Mark Burke, Mike Lindie, Tim Tennyson, Dennis Riekman, Jim Van Matre, Ray Webster, Kevin Reindell, Jim Hanson, Juniors Paul Eiger, Paul Bahnosn, Rod Lang, Gary Lesewski, Jerry Windosr; Sophomores Everett Phelps, Phil Bahnson, Greg Kainz, Duane Lohmiller, Steve Hammer, Kerry Delly, Leo Price, Bruce Sew- sewski, John Burke, Randy Webster, Dan Van Matre, Walt Lyons, Byron Sturble; Freshman Curt Venekamp, Pat Eggers, Dave Evans, Greg Evans, Andy Windsor, Doug Hinto, Kevin Carrol, Don Trelor, Skip Klieman, Eddie Anderson, Ted Bryant, Tim Mosteller, and Rob Snediger. 52 Victory Crowns Homecoming Festivities Homecoming festivities 1973, commenced with Coronation of Wild- cat Royalty on Sept. 27, followed by the customary burning of the C and snake dance, which circumanbulated the town and finally returned to the school and dispersed. Activities of the second day con- sisted of a parade of football players, band, royalty, and student bodies, preceding the free movie, DARWIN'S ADVENTURE. Later came the foot- ball game and dance with band: Shells of Time. 53 Royalty Crowned ABOVE: Attendants enhance float that the student council designed and built. LEFT: Queen Margaret Bo yum and King Tim Tennyson leave coro- nation to attend burning of C RIGHT. 54 ABOVE: Senior Class Officers: Mike Linde, vice-president; Tim Tenny- son, president; Margaret Boyum, sec- retary; Virginia Druyvestrin, treas- urer; and Brad Swedlund, representa- tive. RIGHT: Sophomore Class Officers: Joen Monsen, vice-president; Rod Weber, representative; Dan VanMat- re, secretary; Carol Boyum, presi- dent; and Duane Lohmiller, not pic- tured, treasurer. 56 Effective Leadership Comes Only from Action ABOVE: Junior Class Officers: Kara Hanson, secretary; Rod Lang, repre- sentative; Dawn Paulsen, vice-pre- sident; Gina Hendrickson, treasurer; and Meg Hathaway, president. LEFT: Freshmen Class Officers: Lloyd Hodgin, president; Kurt Venekamp, representative; Renes Ramsey, secre- tary-treasurer; and Patrick Eggers, vice-president. 57 Freshmen Enter CHS, Making the Jump from Jr. to Sr. High Eddie Anderson Joy Bland Karen Burr Jan Compton Mark Baumann Ted Bryant Kevin Carroll Michele Conger David Blaede Joyce Burke Chris Childers Kathy Davis A Sony of their owny! Hee Hee Hee Haw Haw 58 Just try it! John Dean Pat Eggers David Evans Debra Hammer Douglas Hento Scott Dietrick Terrie Eggers Greg Evans Joe Harbach Rodney Herra Debra Eckert Julie Emery Patty Halverson Dennis Hauf Jim Hewitt 59 Getting carried away Lloyd Hodgin Lori Krogstrand Brad McClaren Quanita Metz Melody Johnson Richard Kujala Robbie MacDonald Jane Monsen Duane Dleiman Cathy Lesewski Mark McNeil Danny Naugle MIDDLE LEFT: Blue Jean Baby Queen MIDDLE RIGHT: Take it all off RIGHT: On 3, break! 60 Go get'em cats! m MIDDLE LEFT: Big John's coming! MIDDLE RIGHT: Don't feed the animals LEFT: Now turn to page 124. Marvin Nickels Rebecca Phelps Lynette Reindl Cherie Robb Kirk Sand land Don Parsons Wayne Pond Carol Renshaw Melody Rothleutner Brad Scott Denise Pepin Renes Ramsey Barb Rezin Keith Sander Susan Scott 61 Do you see what I see? Mark Smedley Rob Snedeker Byron Struble Julie Swartz Jeff Tennyson Kathi Tibai David Todd Kurt Venekamp Tom Welchert Not pictured: Tom Krueger. The Sophomores Continue Their Drive Toward Educational Excellence m ™ r l V ■c Phil Bahnson Debbie Boggs Jean Boggs Brian Boettcher Carol Boyum John Burke Katie Busskohl Perry Cates Carl Cundy Boyd Erickson I hate people who write on walls! He's the only guy I know who laughs at his own jokes. Guess who?! Ever eat a pine tree? Phil Hespen Linda Hanson Mike Goodwin Cliff Herra Steve Hammer Particia Freeland Jerri Heinbaugh Tim Goodwin Pam Fellows You should have seen the one that got away! Hang in there, Talli You've got to pitch in to clean up America Neil McLaughlin Walt Lyons Duane Lohmiller Steve Lockwood Bruce Lesewski Lawana Larson Glenn Kuehner Kerry Kelley Mike Kiefer Greg Kainz 65 Diana Mertens Joen Monsen Dave Nauman Jim Nickels Nancy Pettit Everett Phelps Leo Price Starla Pullins Tom Rieckman Doug Schmitz Debbie Schoenfelder Lea Anne Stender Leave me alone 66 Hot lips Mark Ziolokowski Randy Webster Rod Webber Rickie Waddington Dan VanMatre Marla Struebing Sue Streets Steve Stratton ABOVE: Boom boom Boyum LEFT: CHS tiddly-winks champion NOT PICTURED: Dale Kranzler. Cornell Struble and Ken Tibai. 67 Juniors Make Headway Jackie Anderson Paul Bahnson Patrick Baumann Mary Bland Curt Bryant Kyra Carroll Jim Chard Rose Dean Steve Deines Mike Eggers ABOVE: Heads up! MIDDLE: Gypsy Tramp or Thief? RIGHT: Margaret and Sonja bring annual staff to a dead end. 68 Paul Eiger Rhonda Foran Linda Goodwin Mickey Guenther Mike Had lock Sue Halverson Jeff Hansen Kara Hanson Megan Hathaway Gina Hendrickson 69 Lisa Hendrickson Gloria Herra Now was that A squared or X squared? Larry Hodgin Tim Hoime Dave Johnson Mike Krueger Sanna Kujala Rod Lang Diane Legat Gary Lesewski Jim McCoy Talli Nauman Contemplating the crash What was I supposed to do? 70 Mike Neff Jim Nickelson Gary Parsons ABOVE LEFT: What do you think this is? MIDDLE: Poker, anyone? LEFT: Under the Bodhi Tree. ABOVE: Prominent protester avoids mugshot. Lou Ann Parsons Dawn Paulsen Susan Pepin Maria Pettit Roger Renshaw 71 Dear Ann Landers— Joan Rezin Corrine Robb Larry Roetzel Philip Scheuer Robert Schilling Brian Slaughter Sonja Smedley Jo Ann Swartz Lois Tompkins Jerry Windsor Juniors not pictured: Virginia Deines, Bev Suko, Mary Taylor, and Pam Teloar. Meditations on a basketball. Library and Office Help These students helped in the lib- rary this year assisting Mrs. Fellows and Mrs. Walton in library chores. Students needing information found the answers with the aid of these people: Lou Ann Parsons, Sue Pepin, Pam Johnson. Second Row: Curt Bryant, Perry Cates, Albert Pond, Marlin Mills, Mrs. Fellows, Mrs. Walton. Third Row: Mike Hadlock, Steve Deines, Floyd Zeimet, Steve Bradeen, and Jim Pepin. Running errands and helping the school get its messages were the office help, who worked in the vari- ous offices of CHS. These people are: Left to Right: Mike Krueger, Tim Tennyson. Second Row: Maria Pettit, Ruth Ann Hickey, Glenda Flanagan, Sharyl Cates, Wanda Fer- guson. Third Row: Phyllis Bryant, Judi Monson. Pam Treloar, Marilyn Hanson, and Barbara Freeland. 73 Student Leaders Attain Goals Clockwise from upper left:Jackie Anderson and Sanna Kujala were selected to attend Girls State at Mitchell. Alternates to Boys and Girls State '74 were Jeff Hansen, Talli Nauman, Dawn Paulsen, and Larry Hodgin. Mr. Johnson supervised the work of student council throughout the year. Boys State, at Northern State College, was attended by Paul Bahnson and Mike A man. Stuent council members: Mike Linde, Brad Swedlund, Carol Boyum, Rod Webber, Wanda Ferguson; vice president, Rod Lang, Tim Tennyson, Pat Eggers, Kurt Vene- kamp, Meg Hathaway, Joen Monsen, Dawn Paulsen. Allen Scott; President, and Lloyd Hodgin provided a voice for stu- dent body opinions. 75 The Challenge Is the Future Carmen Bladwin Sam Boettcher Margaret Boyum Class Of 74 Steve Bradeen Joe Brosmire Phyllis Bryant Mark Burke Dick Carlson 76 Class Of 74 Robert Eiger Wanda Ferguson Glenda Flanagan Barbara Freeland Jim Hanson Sharyl Cates Calvin Cook Virginia Druyvestein Ruth Ann Hichey Bob Hylle Pam Johnson Mike Linde Mary Lipp 78 Judi Monscn Deana O’Brien Jim Pepin 79 Marlin Mills Class Of 74 Dan Parsons Nancy O’Connor Debra Nunez Maxine Pepin Albert Pond Matt Ramsey Kevin Reindl Class Of 74 Dennis Rieckman Linea Sundstrom Ardelle Schilling Allen Scott so Glenda Wheeler Floyd Zeimet Tim Tennyson Ray Webster Not pictured: Jim Kury Sue Stokes CHS Baccalaureate took place on May 19, at 8 p.m., with Reverend Mr. James Rodgers presenting the Scripture. The choir sang two numbers; Sunshine On My Shoulder requested by the Senior Class, and Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. The Commencement Exercises were May 20. The Ad- dress was given by Dr. M.N. Freeman, President of Black Hills State College. Presentation of Diplomas was by Mr. Michael Zeimat. The band played Pomp and Circum- stance and Totem Pole. The Junior ushers for both Baccalaureate and Com- mencement were Megan Hathaway, Dawn Paulsen, Kara Hansen, Gina Hendrickson, Beverly Suko, Paul Bahnson, Patrick Baumann, and Jeff Hansen. Brad and Linea practice marching. Marilyn Hanson; Valedictorian, Pam Johnson; Saluta- toriam Band practices for their final performance of the year. Dr. M.N. Freeman, President of Black Hills State College was the speaker. Seniors practice for the big night. 82 Today Is the Tomorrow We Thought of Yesterday Seniors receive final instructions from Mr. Kohn. Senior receives award from Mr. Gaskins. Mary Lipp and Linea Sundstrom smile in anticipation. 84 Senior Index Carmen Baldwin: Prom Server 2, Cheerleader 4, Chorus 1, Pep Club 1-4 Sam Boettcher: Wrestling 1-4, Prom Server 2, C Club 1-4 Margaret Boyum: Chorus 1.3, (Choir Council 1), Pep Club 1-4 (President 4), Annual Staff 1,3-4. (Co-Editor 4), band 2, Freshman Class Secretary, Prom Server 2, Senior Class Secretary. TOUCHSTONE, German Club 1-2, Girls’ State 3, Humanities Film 4, Christmas Pageant 4, FTA 4, Homecoming Queen 4, NHS 4 (Secretary) Steve Bradeen: Football 1-4, Wrestling 1-4, Library 4, C Club 1-4 Joe Brosmire Phyllis Bryant: Annual Staff 2, Chorus 1, Pep Club 1-4, (Secretary 4), German Club 1-3, Office Help 3-4, Girls' State Alternate Mark Burke: Transfer 4, Football 4, Basketball 4, C Club 4, Homecoming Attendant 4 Sharyl Cates: NHS 4, Chorus 1,3, Girls’ State Alternate, Drill Team 2-4, Annual Staff 4, Thespians 2-4 Dick Carlson: Football 1, Track 1 Cal Cook: Transfer 4, Football 4, C Club 4 Virginia Druyvestein: Chorus 1, FHA 1,3,4, T I 3-4, Se- nior Class Treasurer, Annual Staff 4, NHS 4 Robert Eiger: Football 2, Basketball 1-2, C Club 2-4 Wanda Ferguson: Chorus 1, Choral Reading 1, Pep Club 1-4, Concert Band 1-4, Marching Band 1-3, Pep Band 1-4, Band Council Librarian 3, Treasurer 4, Thespians 1-4, (President 3-4), Student Council 3-4 (Vice-President 4), Declam 1-4, Local Winner 2-4, Homecoming Attendant 4, One-Act Play Contest 1,4, Christmas Pageant 1-4, All- School Plays 2,3,4, One-Acts, 1-4, Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow 4, Class President 3, Librarian 3, Of- fice Help 4, Humanities Film 4, German Club 1, 2 NHS 4 Glenda Flanagan: Chorus 1, FHA 1, Safety Club 1, Pep Club 1-3, Christmas Pageant 1,2, Annual Staff 4, Office Help 3, 4, Humanities Film 4, Homecoming 4 Barbara Freeland: Pep Club 1-4, Annual Staff 3-4, FHA 1- 3, Thespians 3-4, Jr. Class Treasurer 3, Chorus 1, Office Girl 4, Christmas Pageant 2, 4, Humanities Film 4, Plays 3.4, Usher for Graduation 3 Jim Hanson: Football 3,4, C Club 3,4, High School Rodeo 4 Marilyn Hanson: Pep Club 1-4, FHA 1-2, Chorus 1, NHS 3.4, Vice President of Junior Class 3, Student Council 3, Girls’ State Representative 3, Library 3, Office 4, Human- ities Film 4, Usher for Graduation 3, Valedictorian Sheri Harris: NHS 3-4, Pep Club 1-4, Cheerleader 2-4, Choir 1, Rodeo Club (President 4), Student Council Rep- resentative 1-2, Local Declam Winner 4, Regional De- clam Winner 4, FHA 1, DAR Citizenship Award 4, American Legion Citizenship Award 3,4, Prom Server 2, Homecoming Attendant 1, GAA 1-2 Randy Hauptmann: German Club 1-2, Boys' State Alternate 3, TOUCHSTONE 4, Annual Staff 3, IGMUZI (Editor 4,) Usher for Graduation 3, Librarian 3-4, NHS 4 RuthAnn Hickey: Choir 1, TOUCHSTONE 3-4 (Editor 4), Office 4, Pep Club 1-2, Track 1, Humanities Film 4 Bob Hylle: Football 1-3, Football Statistician 4, Basket- ball 1-4, Cross Country 4, Track 4, Student Council Rep- resentative 3, C Club 2-4, Prom Server 2, Boys' State Alternate, German Club 1-3, Christmas Pageant 4, Choir 3 Pam Johnson: Pep Club 1-4, FHA 1-2, Chorus 1, Annual Staff 3, Librarian 3-4, Band 1, Salutatorian Mike Linde: NHS 3-4, (President 4), FCA 3-4, Prom Serv- er 2, Homecoming Attendant 3-4, Football 1-4, Basket- ball 1-4, Track 1-4, Cross Country 3-4, C Club 1-4, Se- nior Class Vice President, Student Council 1-4, Boys' State 3, Second Team All-State Basketball 4, Christmas Pageant 2, All Conference Black Hills Conference 4, Honorable Mention 3, Outstanding Athlete 4, American Legion Citizenship Award 4 Mary Lipp: FHA 1,3-4, FTA 1-4, Choir 1-4, Pep Club 1-4, T I Loren Lyndoe: Football 1-4, All Conference 3-4, Honora- ble Mention 2, Basketball 1-4, C Club 2-4, Track 3-4, FCA 3-4, Choir 1 85 Senior Index Marlin Mills: Choir 1-2,4, Madrigals 4, All-State 4, Track 1 Judi Monsen: Cheerleader 2-4, Declam 2-4, Plays 2-4, Pep Club 1-4, Chorus 1, Prom Server 2, Homecoming Attendant 2, Mardi Gras Candidate 4, NHS 4 Deb Nunez: NHS 4, Outstanding Female Athlete 4, Teen- age Safety Conference 1, Pep Club 1-4, Girls' Track 1-4, Basketball 2-4, GAA 1-4, (President 4), Annual Staff 4, One-Acts Production 4, IGMUZI Staff 4 Deana O'Brien: Band 1-4, Pep Club 1,3-4, FHA 1, NHS 3-4, Prom Server 2, Cheerleader 3-4, Homecoming Atten- dant 3, Choir 1-2, Junior Class Secretary, Thespians 2-4, Plays Nancy O'Connor: Annual Staff 1-2, Choir 1-3, Pep Club 1-2, Office 4, FHA 1 Dan Parsons: Track 1, Choir 1-4, Madrigals 3-4, All-State 4, Band 1-4, Vocal Musician Award 4, Industrial Arts 1-4 Jim Pepin Maxine Pepin: Librarians, Office $,3 Albert Pond Matt Ramsey: Wrestling 1-4, State 3-4, Football 1-4, FCA 3-4, C Club 1-4 Dennis Rieckman: Football 4, Wrestling 1-4, T I 4, In- dustrial Arts 1 Kevin Reindl: Football 1-2,4, Wrestling 1-4, C Club 1-4, Prom Server 2, High School Rodeo 4 Ardelle Schilling: Choir 3-4, Mardi Gras Candidate 4, Transfer 3 Allen Scott: NHS 3-4, Boys' State 3, Student Council Pres- ident 4, Band 1-4, IGMUZI 3-4, German Club 1-2, One Acts 4, All School Play 4, Spring Play 4, Thespians 4, Librarian 3, Christmas Pageant 1-4, Thespian Award for Boys 4, Outstanding High School Instrumental Musician Award 4 Sue Stokes: Choir 1-2, Humanities Film 4 Linea Sundstrom: Glee Club 1-4, Madrigals 2-4, Choir Council 3, All State Chorus 3-4, Girls' Trio 4, Band 2-4, Band Council 3, Annual Staff 2,4, German Club 1-3, De- clam 1, Pep Club 1-4, Thespians 2-4, Safety Council 1, PSAT NMSQT Commended Student 4, Christmas Musical 4 Delores Swartz: Library 2$, 3, Band 1 2 -3 Brad Swedlund: NHS 3-4, Boys’ State 3, Football 1-2, Class President 1, Senior Class Representative, Annual Staff 3-4, TOUCHSTONE 4, German Club 1-2, One-Act Play Contest 4, One-Acts 4, Spring Play 4, Library 3, Thespians 4, IGMUZI 3-4 Tim Tennyson: Football 1,3-4, Wrestling 1-3, Student C Council 1, 4, Senior Class President, C Club Vice Presi- dent 4, Freshmen Class Vice President, C Club 1-4, Prom Server 2, Homecoming King 4, Sophomore Homecoming Attendant, Black Hills Conference Football Honorable Mention 3-4, Grade School Tutor 4, Office 4, FCA 3-4 Jim Van Matre: Football 1-4, C Club 3-4, Basketball 1-2 Ray Webster: Football 1-4, Wrestling 1-4, BHC Wrestling Champion 4, C Club 1-4 (President 4), Freshmen Home- coming Attendant, Prom Server 2 Glenda Wheeler: Choir 1-3, All-State Choir 3, T I 4, Thespians 2-4, Drill Team 2, Play Production 2-3, Play 4 Floyd Zeimet: Football 1-4, Industrial Arts 2-4, C Club 2-4 86 GOOD LUCK TO THE CLASS OF 74 CUSTER V STORE KELLY DRUG DRY GOODS GOOD LUCK SENIORS OF 74 CLOTHES AND SHOES JAMES KELLY FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY CUSTER, SO. 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