Dunkerton High School - Raider Yearbook (Dunkerton, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1976 volume:

THE RAIDER 1975-1976 Dunkerton, Iowa 50626 ■f s«r mg' mg' The Spirit of means love . . . ★ map W + W+ Wk • Wit W+ Wk W W W The Spirit of 177b means war freedom wisdom love for schoo1n cha 1 lenge t God courage - one anotheri ELEMENTARY S JUNIOR HIGH E7 “ 2 r S m t w t r S . „ ' A 3 H IM � $ ib 17 ai ii aa « a fs)Jt g@36 SPECIAL EVENTS fc.3 UNDERCLASSMEN IDS c 0 JPS N TEACHERS 17 Lur kvd%n n 'j tw ti E INVOLVEMENT 43 N . Si T SPORTS fll S 4 SENIORS 115 Elementary Judge a nation by the smilesn By the laughter of her children. KINDERGARTERS CHATTER CHEERFULLY Julie Ann Anderson Julie Diane Anderson Debra Bartholomew Greg Brandt Kathy Brockman Scott Broten James Brown Scott Chandler Denise Clubinc Jennifer Clubinc Janice Cummings Terri Daniel Matt Delagardelle Denise Delong Melissa Duffy Doug Eldridgc Michael Engelbrecht Julie Fettkether Melody Foss Jon Gamcrdingcr Brian Garbcs Patrick Gardner Dale Gronoskl Kevin Hansen Gina Hauptly Jennifer Hauptly Brad Hawbaker Mike Heidloff Dawn Hines Brooke Gubbs Mark Kncbel Susan Kucster Caml Jester Penny Lamb Jeanlne URcau Shane Lindquist Becky Magee William Marquart Kent Mater Brett McMahon Kendall Miller Rachel Miller Chris O'Connell Matthew Pflffner Todd Printy Kimberly Rcil Rachel SchUler Monique Schmitz Kelcy Shepard Cannady Shlmp Mike Shlmp Jeff Tlx Tammy Voland Rhonda Weber Margo Webster Carmen Wcstphal Mark Wigani Daniel Wolff Mrs. Best Miss Cox Jeremlc Nagel • Absent 6 FIRST GRADE ADJUSTS TO ADDING David Bartholomew Michelle Brasch Carrie Brown Kim Brown Donald Burgess Earl Canfield Brian Clemen Joey Fettkcthcr Lynn Gallmeyer Lloyd Denton 'Tf Tina Haye Wendy Jacobsen Bryce Jester Shane Kirby Vicky Lancaster Bobby Lanigan Jeff Ledesma Candy Magee Darlce Mannina Tammy Maurer Donald Miller Troy Neil Colette Nicdcrt Cindy Ohrt Brian Oman Ronda Reil Travis Rlgdon Lisa Ryan Tony Sal bbury Tara Schroedermeier Mary Siggelkow Kim Spore • Kathy Steffen Laraine Stewart Chris Stum me Niki Vaughn Kevin Voy Julie Wassam Cheryl Weber Alan Webster Diane Wellman Darren West Todd Young Tim Youngblut Alicia Zabel Mrs. Schmidt Mrs. Snyder • Absent 7 SECOND GRADE ROMPS INTO READING Darcy Boyd Gary Bartlett Steve Baughcr Susan Brockman Janeen Brown Jil Caldwell Stephen Clark Angela Frost Dan Cutsforth Monty Dedor Lauri Doyle Danny Foss Trixy French Julie Gamerdinger Tammy Garbes Scott Garbes Carolyn Hall Larry Hamilton Julie Hansen Todd Hines Gerry Hubbs Lisa Knebel Tina Knebel Nathan Kramer Julie Maurer Michelle McGarvey Robi Nesbit Monique Niedert Jennifer Pope Lynn Peterson Maria Pfifiner Shane Pipho Sherrie Regenold Lisa Roberts Mylissa Russell Gretchen Schiller Jeffrey Shumachcr Wade Shatter Kathy Shepherd Darrin Smith Debbie Speed Amy Speer Darrell Spoden Colleen Steffen Jeff Stewart James Theisen Julie Wallace Claudette Weber Angie Webster Kandy Weidcmann Ronnie Wcstphal Karyn Wheat Sandy Wolff Mrs. Lockett Mrs. Main 8 THIRD GRADE SUFFERS THROUGH SPELLING Carl BUckledge Janlne Clublnc Michael Delagardelle Terry French Wendllyn Carbes Liu Graham Brenda Hall Leslie Hamilton Lisa Hamilton Lorrl Happel Ben Hauptly Kellie Hawbakcr Michael Hiller Tracy Houser Jon Hruska Laura Jacobsen Greg Jenson Robert Lockcy Debbie Maurer Julie Nation Randy Nesblt Caml Ptcknell Gertie Reiter Julie Robinson Rhonda Salisbury Bill Schares Robert Schuety Cherl Seeman Amy Shatzer Jason Smith Bryan Speed Patricia Stlckfort Eric Thcisen Scott Tledt Michelle Turner Karla Weber Laurie Weber Tony Wells Angela West Katie Wlddel Michelle Zabel Miss Tweet o FOURTH GRADE MULLS OVER MULTIPLICATION vilchelle Ablert mber Blacklcdge Rhonda Brown LaDonna Burgess Ucnc Canfield Carla Clublnc Lira Cutiforth David Delong Jeff Delong Rhonda Dutcher Marlene Eulnger Kevin Fetlkclher Steve Fettkcther Lisa Gamerdlnger Steve Jackson Kathy Kajewskl Tom Kalenske Christy Knebel Lcvl Knebel Jennifer Kramer Brace Lockey Terry Manchester Brenda Maurer Matt McIntosh Don Miller Kerl Mlxdorf Brad Nation Rose Ortner Jerry Quint Shawn Regenold Stacey Rigdon Franclne Roberts Bonnie Sadler Trisha Shlmp Andy Smith Christine Smith Katherina Smith Denise Smithllng Bonita Speed Robert Steffen Lori Stewart Gary Telslngcr Lisa Weber Krystal Wcldemann David Wells Sharon Westphal Ray Vaulin David Young Mrs. Hahn Mrs. Strempke 10 Ruth Bean Ann Brockman Lisa Clublnc Renae Delong Robin Donohue Barb Eldrldgc Tracy French DcWayne Frost Teresa Gamerdingcr Trent Graham Sherrie Happel Diane Harvel Karrle Hawbakcr Robert Hemmer Terry Kalenske Teresa Knebel Todd Lancaster Kevin Lockey Anita McIntosh Linda McLaury DoilgG. Miller Doug L. Miller Janice Miller Robin Morris Rhonda Nesblt Dale Peterson Russ Peterson Linda Pfiffncr Jennifer Quint Troy Rigdon Kent Salisbury Kevin Salisbury Kenneth Schumacher Larry Seeman Karl Shepard Deanne Shlmp Mike Smith Darrin Speed Leigh Speer Carol Steffen Kelly Stumme Earl Thciscn Craig Tlx Debbie Vaughn Charla Walter Rick Walker Sandy Waschkat Dcncen Weber KrU Weber Lynda Wheeler Ricky Wolff David Youngblut Mr. Bailey Mr. Heldloff Mrs. Mestad •Absent FIFTH GRADE “GARBLES” GRAMMAR SIXTH GRADE JITTERS INTO JR. HIGH Jeff Hahn Teresa Happel Duane Harvcl Barb Haskin Vicki Jackson Barb Jacobsen Teresa Kncbcl Sandy Lanigan Susan McNamee Christi Miller Todd Musch Jimmy Nation Danclle Niedert Ellen Oman Lisa Pfiffner Todd Pickncll Shari Printy Dan Rigdon Jody Rigdon Scott Rigdon Deanne Russell Troy Russell Lori Salisbury Rodney Salisbury Bennie Bagg Susan BaInbridge Sue Blackford Susan Bouska Corinne Chandler Laura Deaton Ann Fettkether Connie Gillmcyer Jeff Graham Ronny Sandstoc Tony Schultz Scott Segeharth Suzanne Shimp Randy Smith Dion Speed Dale Steffen Jimmy Stewart Jimmy Tate Robin Theisen Zita Tiedt Jackie Wassam Brian Weber Marnae Wlieat Carolyn Wheeler Donna Widdcl Mrs. Scott 12 ELEMENTARY J WITH JOY i 3 5 1. D. J. Gronoski enjoys being suspended in air, while his kindergarten classmates look on. 2. Third graders Bryan Speed, Laura Jacobsen, and Randy Nesbit explain the map of Dunkerton which their class made. 3. Wide-eyed kindergarteners watch to learn the techniques of jumping on the trampoline. 4. The long-awaited moment of opening Christmas presents finally arrives for the fifth graders. 5. Lots of clowns, cowboys, devils, gypsies, and even a cookie monster invade the halls as the kindergarteners tour the junior high on Halloween. 13 Activities Make The Year Seem Shorter 1 1. On April Fool's Day, the first graders are surprised to learn that their substitute is Mrs. Synder. 2. Patty Stickfort, the prominent lady of the town, talks to Mr. Grumpy, Shane Pipho, at the elementary Christmas program. 3. Mr. Grumpy's soldiers affectionately hold the Raggedy Ann doll, Darcy Boyd. 4 4. Mr. Heidi off gives the 6th graders some helpful advice. 5. Troy Russell, Barb Jacobson, and Ellen Oman pick-up refreshments at the Christmas party. 6. Rose Ortner opens her valentines hoping she'll receive one from someone special. 7. The fifth graders escort their mothers to the refreshment table for their Mothers' Tea. 8. The 5th and 6th graders present Our Country Tis of Thee. 15 Special People Provide Assistance 1. Mrs. dowser works with remedial reading students, and is also guidance counselor for the elementary. 2. Mrs. Deaton teaches 4th, 5th, and 6th grade music. 3. Mrs. Bunkofske spends her time with the special learning disability students. 4. Mrs. Sell keeps things in order and helps everyone find their way around in the library. 5. Mrs. Hazel and Mrs. Grady keep busy in the elementary office. 4 1 16 17 School Board: John Helple, J. W. Dankenbring, L. A. Simester John Schmidt, Juanita McIntosh, Pat Hilmer, Superintendent Cliff Wallace, and Claude Stone, missing. E. E. Shank High School Principal Wallace Taylor Elementary Principal 18 ADMINISTRATION DILIGENTLY WORKS Gordan Wilson Hiqh School Counselor Irene Bartholomew Study Hall These Five Perform Special Duties Marion Magee School Nurse Secretaries Pat Printy Bev Pugh 19 Cooking, Cleaning, and Driving are their Tasks Janitors Bill Barnett Carl Meyers Alvin Stickfort Cooks Harriet Wheeler Mary Delagardelle Barb Jenson IIa Belle Brennan Bus Drivers Clayton Cummings Dorothy Jensen Pearl Adams Joanne Rutter Janet McMahon Dorothy Hemmer Bea Michel sen Warren Miller Earl Bartholomew Alvin Stickfort Lei and Smith Andy Jensen Morris Adams Not Shown Bill Barnett The Faculty Learns by Teaching John Freberg American History, Government Gail Gabriel Junior High Special Learning Disability Teacher Lyle Bare Vo-Ag, Science David Brown Instrumental Music 21 Linda Larsen Steve Jester Junior High Math Junior High Science, Physics 22 Dianne Lindhart Biology, Chemistry, 9th Science Marsha Nichols Vocal Music Barbara Matthias Junior High Reading, Speech Terry Luloff 9th, 10th Math, Algebra I, Geometry 23 Robert Nichols 9th, 10th English Doug Peterson Industrial Arts Pam Schmidt Commercial Pat Nosek Art Joe Smith Boys' Physical Education Patricia Sapp Junior High English Curt Thomas High School Math, Drivers Ed Gail Welde 11th, 12th English, College English Patricia Thayer Spanish, High School Library Colleen Thomas Home-Ec George Webber Junior High Social Studies f p iff- I Hear America Singing I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear, Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong, The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam, The mason singing his as he makes ready for work, or leaves off work, The boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat, the deck hand singing on the steamboat deck, The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the hatter singing as he stands, The woodcutter's song, the plowboy's on his way in the morning, or at noon intermission or at sundown, The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work, or of the girl sewing or washing, Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else, The day what belongs to the day—at night the party of young fellows, robust, friendly. Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs. —Walt Whitman In Memoriam This page is in memoriam to Mr. Leland Smith (1925-1975). Leland Smith was janitor in our school since the 1967-68 school year. His faithful service and dedication to his work will long be remembered. Junior High The greatest thing in life is the power to grow. SEVENTH GRADE S 28 1. Joy spreads across Lori's face as her teammates score. 2. Matt attacks Dennis with a water bottle in post-game fun. 3. Jeanette leads the enthusiastic crowd in another cheer. 4. Teresa and Mrs. Nichols present Raindrops Keep Failin' On My Head . 5. The 7th Grade Basketball team devises pre-game strategy for victory. mi Cathy Albert Dcannc Averhoff Todd Caldwell Kathy Carlson Carma Clubine Dawn Colvin Lori Cuts forth Lisa Delong Scott Delong Sherri Delong Dcanne Doan Bill Eldridgc Richard Ellsworth Cheryl Fettkcther Tom Gamcrdingcr Larry Garbcs Cheryl Grady Scott Hahn Kitty Harriman Nancy Mask in Ellai Hoffman Rusty Jenson Jan Jump Karen Kajewski Michelle Knebel Robbie Knebel Kevin Kucnstling Jackie Lanigan 29 Anthony Levers Dennis Magee Teresa Mannina Karen Marvin Stuart Mccthcr Pam Miller Mark Morris Jon Musch Richard Ncsbit Todd Ohl Janis Ohrt Lois Oman Susan Pfiffncr Rodney Reed Dennis Rekers Kim Rigdon Craig Robinson Kathy Sadler Danny Salisbury Jeanette Schares Jeff Schares Matt Schiller Jeff Seamans Lisa Sienknccht Debbie Smith John Smith Julie Speer Danny Stick fort Charles Ticdt Dan Hie lien Randy Tix Curt Turner Pam Waschkat Patty Well Sharon Wolff 1. Does homework ever end, Blake? 2. Julie and Laurie console themselves with candybars after being put in a corner, 3, The Junior High band makes very pleasant music this year. 4. The Raiders scramble for a loose ball. 5. This particular monster is Mike Koster. 8thGRADERS EAGERLY PREPARE FOR HIGH SCHOOL 31 David Anderson Collene Bagg Pat Bare Robert Benson Charles Bettis JoAnn Blaylock Debbie Bouska Brenda Broten Pat Bruns Greg Bungcr Kim Delong Dan Donohue Tom Eldridge Ken Etringer Diane Fcttkcther Jim Fcttkcther Marla French Tony French Terry Gamcrdinger Julie Garbcs tori Graham Greg Happel Lois Haun Leslie Hayes Scott llruska Rod Hudgins Dan Jacobsen Dan Jenson Tim Jooes Karen Kirehoff Mike Koster Ken Kuenstling Monica Lazemby Bruce Levers Jon Lockey Randy Magee Kirk Manchester 32 Lisa Marquart Pat McGarvcy Jeff McNamee Todd Miller Denise Nation Dan Nledert Charles Ohl Kevin Perkin. Tom Pfiffrier Joyce Quint Robin Reed Steve Rcgenold Pat Rigdon Debi Rubaicaba Pat Salisbury Blake Sandstoe Barbara Schultz Kerry Shepard Jane Siggclkow Larry Smith Debbie Smlthllng Michelle Sommerlot Jim Speer Margaret Stacbell Donna Steffen Mary Steffen Carol Tciscngcr David Tiedt Celeste VanWey Joel Wassam 8th Chorus Greg Happel Scott Hruska Tony French Debi Rubaicaba Terry Gamerdinger Daniel Neidert Patti Bare Donna Steffen Kevin Perkins Leslie Hayes Maggie Staebell Lisa Marquart Valerie West Marla French Celeste Van Wey Michelle Sommerlot Pat Salisbury Lori Graham Debbie Smithling Diane Fettkether Jane Sigglekow Robin Reed Pat Bruns Barb Schultz Mary Steffen Kim Delong Julie Widdel Greg Bunger Larry Smith Colleen Bagg Brenda Broten Kirk Manchester Bruce Levers Blake Sandstoe Karen Kirchoff Carol Teisinger Joyce Quint JUNIOR HIGH BELIEVES IN MUSIC 7th Chorus Lori Cutsforth Patti Wells Pam Miller Theresa Mannina Jeanette Schares Cheryl Fettkether Ellen Hoffman Debbie Smith Cathy Albert Kevin Kuenstling Lois Oman Shelly Smith Jeff Seamans Scott Hahn Jam's Ohrt Kim Rlgdon Lori Broten Nancy Haskin Tony Levers Richard Ellsworth Susan Pfiffner Sharrie DeLong Kathy Sadler Michele Knebel Larry Garbes Kitty Harriman Lisa Sienknecht Karen Kajewski Pam Waschkat Carma Clubine Jackie Lanigan Sharon Wolf Matt Schiller Bill Eldridge Dennis Magee Kathy Carlson Deanne Averhoff Deanne Doan Karen Marvin Angie Webber Jan Jump Lisa Delong Dawn Colvin 34 Greg Robinson Rob Knebel Rod Reed Rusty Jenson Tom Gamerdinger Danny Theisen John Smith Jeff Seamons Pat Salisbury Billy Eldridge Scott Hahn Matt Schiller John Musch Todd Ohl Curt Turner Dennis Magee Kevin Kuenstling Tony Levers Brian Bambridge Coach Bailey Coach Peterson EIGHTH GRADE HAS SUPER SEASON,5-0 Steve Regenold Terry Gamerdinger Scott Hruska Joel Wassam Jimmy Speer Tony French Kirk Manchester Jim Fettkether Greg Happel Greg Bunger Kerry Shepherd Dan Jenson Dan Donahue Coach Bailey Randy Magee Dan Jacobsen Rod Hudgins Kenny Kuenstling Tim Joens Randy Ralston Blake Sandstoe Charles Bettis Bruce Levers Robert Benson Larry Garbes Coach Peterson Jeff Seaman Bill Eldridge Brian Bainbridge Rusty Jenson Tom Gamerdinger Tony Levers Kevin Kuenstling John Smith Dennis Magee Mr. Heidi off Matt Schiller Scott Hahn Dennis Rekers JUNIOR HIGH TEAMS PRACTICE FOR THE FUTURE Cheryl Fettkether Kathy Sadler Michele Knebel Kim Rigdon Teresa Mannina Carma Clubine Ellen Hoffman Jan Jump Lisa Sienknecht Nancy Has kin Debbie Smith Janice Ohrt Karen Kajewski Deanne Doan Deanne Averhoff Lois Oman Lori Broten Sharri Delong Lisa Delong Cathy Carlson Jackie Lanigan Dawn Colvin Pam Waschkat Coach Larson SEVENTH GRADERS 36 Marla French Donna Steffen Maggie Staebell Debi Rubaicaba Pat Bare Kim Delong Carol Teisinger Brenda Broten Karen Kirchoff Coach Larson Debbie Smithling Barb Schultz Jane Siggelkow Collene Bagg Robin Reed Monica Lazenby EIGHTH GRADERS Joel Wassam Kerry Shepherd Dan Jenson Jim Fettkether Dan Donahue Tony French Greg Happel Greg Bunger Robert Benson Kirk Manchester Blake Sandstoe Tim Jones Ken Kuenstling Rod Hudgins Randy Magee Scott DeLong Jim Speer Bill Eldridge Dan Niedert Craig Robinson Scott Hruska Rusty Jenson Margaret Staebell Pam Miller Patti Wells Debi Rubaicaba Ellen Hoffman Cheryl Grady Donna Steffen Michelle Bouck Dick Ellsworth Jon Musch Dan Donohue Brian Bainbridge Greg Happel Tony French Dennis Rekers Debi Smith Debbie Smithling Teresa Mannina Janis Ohrt Kathy Sadler Lisa DeLong Lori Broten Jackie Lanigan Jeff Seamans Tom Gamerdinger Tony Levers Matt Schiller Dick Anderson Dennis Magee Randy Magee Angie Weber Karen Marvin Nancy Has kin Carma Clubine Miss Larson Lisa Sienknecht Patsy Salisbury Kathy Carlson Mike Koster Bruce Levers Rod Hudgins Tim Joens Kirk Manchester Jon Lockey Mr. Peterson SUCCESS Jan Jump Pat Bare Karen Kirchoff Brenda Broten Robin Reed Leslie Hayes Diane Fettkether Kim DeLong TRACK TEAM HURDLES TO CHEERLEADE RS RAISE JR HIGH RECORDS Football 5-0 Basket ba II Boys 7th grade 5-4 8th grade 8-1 Girls 7th grade 8-1 8th grade 3-6 The Jr. High Swings Into Action With Let’s Get It On 40 Under the direction of Mrs. Nichols and Mr. Brown, the Jr. High Talent Show, presented on November 19, 1975, was a complete success. 1. Lisa Sienknecht and Ellen Hoffman show their talent in the piano duet, Brian's Song . 2. Pat Bare and Deb Rubalcaba reveal their inner feelings in I Won't Grow Up . 3. Cheryl Grady and Jan Jump blend their voices to the tune of Piano Man . 4. Carol Teisinger and Margaret Staebell harmonize with the duet I'm Sorry . 5. There is a gentle moment when an 8th Grade Chorus sings Midnight Blue . 6. Deanne Averhoff expresses herself with Time In A Bottle . 7. The 7th Grade Chorus thinks of the way things could be If . . . 8. Bruce Levers directs his feelings toward Mandy . 9. The Jr. High Band helps make the talent show a success by playing four enjoyable selections. 10. Diane Fettkether, Brenda Broten, Kim Delong, Pat Salisbury, and Deb Smithling relive the Fifties by doing the Peppermint Twist . 41 Junior High Is Involved In Many Activities 1. Julie Garbes spends her free time reading. 2. At the football game, the cheerleaders arouse spirit. 3. Number 23 attempts to score for the Junior High boys. 4. One of the selections being sung by the Junior High Chorus. 5. In honor of their undefeated season, the football team celebrates with a picnic. Involvement 43 L o n g Hours Of Hard Work Pay Off Debbie Schmidt Karen Steffen Glenda Nichols Suzanne Stewart Sara Staebell Diane Dankenbring Debbie Reichen Carol Siggelkow Cheryl Pugh Denise Hoffman Lois Canfield Marsha Clubine Virginia Stickfort Absent The 1975-76 Annual Staff was composed of thirteen diligent workers. The advisors were Mrs. Schmidt and Miss Nosek. In June the editors, Lois Canfield and Marsha Clubine, and photographer, Sara Staebell, attended a five day seminar in Wisconsin. They had much fun along with bringing back many new ideas. The staff put in many hard hours to make this the best yearbook ever. 44 Kathy Wheat Cindy McNamee Tina Gamerdinger Cindy Jump Diane Dankenbring Debbie Reichen Debbie Marvin Carol Siggelkow Debbi Bare Helen Steffen Marsha Clubine Kay Levers Denise Fisher Mark Bare Mrs. Schmidt Denise Hoffman A newspaper staff of 15 with Mrs. Schmidt as advisor published two types of newspapers this year; elementary, and junior-senior high. The last week of July, Denise Hoffman attended the ISU Journalism and Mass Communications Workshop. She returned with a multitude of ideas, but not all were applicable to the Mirror. The newspaper gained a new bicentennial nameplate drawn by Tina Gamerdinger. Activities Student Senate Sponsors Numerous Projects Dan Strempke Don Stone Glenda Nichols Dave Fisher Debbie Reichen Karen Steffen Laurie Smith Mike Magee Cheryl Canfield Lori Sienknecht Joey Rigdon Mike Shatzer Kevin Hahn Bill Delagardelle Melanie Sommerlot Steve Mills-not shown 46 3 The Student Senate is composed of four representatives from each high school grade. The first responsibility in the new school year was decorating the gym and a float for Homecoming. They held weekly meetings and discussed various issues concerning the student body. In March, they started their Muscular Dystrophy Fund Drive. A Varsity-vs-Faculty Basketball game contributed to this cause. Their second annual Book Fair was held in April. This was a success again, and the profits from it brought the Student Senate nicely out of the RED for the first time in six years. 1. Bill Delagardelle and Steve Mills check over the receipts from the Book Fair. 2. It took Melanie and many others to put up the blue, green, and white streamers for Homecoming. 3. Money hungry Kevin and Melanie collect for the Homecoming Dance. 4. Mr. Luloff makes a play for Muscular Dystrophy. 5. Dan and Mr. Shank discuss the rules and regulations for the dance. 47 Carol Siggelkow Marsha Clubine Denise Hoffman Lori Sienknecht Melanie Sommerlot Lois Blaylock Debbie Schmidt Cheryl Pugh Cathy Clubine Georgette Lockey Sandy Staebell Tami Magee Teresa Sadler Debbi Bare Jayne Bartholomew Barbara Magee Gerrie Hesse Laurie Hayes Alice Steffen Shelly Nichols Diane Dankenbring Tami French Debbie Marvin Diane Weber Kay Levers Kathy Fettkether Helen Steffen Cindy Jump Michelle Hruska Glenda Nichols Barb Speed Debbie Reichen Abbe Tate Laurie Smith S.E.S. stands for Students for Educational Service, which was exactly what the members worked for. Besides the usual correcting of papers, arranging of shelves, and constructing of bulletin boards for the teachers, the members worked closely with the students. Those students who had been in S.E.S. at least Z years and were recommended by their teachers were awarded pins. SES Provides Teachers’ Helpers 48 Officers Lois Canfield - President Karen Steffen - Vice President Teresa Pfiffner - Secretary Cheryl Canfield - Treasurer 1. Debbie Schmidt watches the first graders play games in Mrs. Schmidt's room. 2. The kindergarteners in Mrs. Best's room enjoy learning with Kathy Fett-kether's help. 3. Georgette Lockey offers her aid to the third graders in Miss Tweet's classroom. 49 Mike Rigdon John McIntosh Doug Wheeler Kay Levers Teresa Levers Steve Youngblut Bill Delagardelle Pete Etringer Tim Gamerdinger Kevin Hahn Darrel Wheeler Ben Hoffman Jamie Widdel Scott Reynolds Danny Steffen John Blackford Joe Stafford Tony Salisbury Warren Bell Steve Mills Eric Swanson Greg Niedert Greg Risse Chuck Fettkether Mike Shatzer John McIntosh Randy Rigdon Mike Meether Bob Kajewski Ken Hack Tony Gamerdinger Mike Pugh David Hemmer Jeff Wassam Matt Meether Larry Fettkether Roger Levers Craig Neidermann F FA OFFICERS Bob Rigdon: Sentinel Steve Pul1 in: Reporter Kent Sommerlot: Treasurer Mark Helser: Secretary Mr. Bare: Advisor Andy Schares: President David Fisher: Vice President 50 FFA FARMS ON The FFA held its annual fruit and Greenhand garden seed sales. Both were very profitable. Several members participated in the Oelwein Basketball Tournament. The team won their first game, but were defeated in the championship game. 1. During the FFA Banquet on March 31, Dave Fisher presents the 1976 FFA Sweetheart, Denise Hoffman. The other Sweetheart candidates are Kathy Fettkether, Joyce Schares, and Diane Waskow. 2. Representatives to the National Convention Include three seniors and three underclassmen. 3. Bob Rigdon, the FFA sentinel, guards the door at the chill supper on October 28, 1975. 4. The chili supper honors the Greenhands first year in FFA. 51 Charles Averhoff Joe Stafford B David Fisher O Matt Meether Y Larry Thompson S’ Tim Schultz Todd Salisbury Mark Tuttle G Daryl Averhoff L Joey Rigdon E Randy Rigdon E A1 Rathe Kent Rathe Mike Magee Kent Sommerlot Dan Strempke Bryan Shimp Chords of harmony are heard from many groups Michelle Hruska Kathy Fettkether Gerrie Hesse Carol Graham Jan Hauptly Cindy McNamee Debbi Bare Cheryl Pugh Lois Canfield Kathy Wheat Laurie Smith Donna Haskin Suzanne Stewart Lori Peterson Sara Staebell Karen Steffen Bridget Schultz Debbie Schmidt Cindy Jump Tammy French Jean Kane Helen Steffen Debbie Reichen Alice Steffen Tina Gamerdinger Shelly Nichols Sandy Staebell Teresa Pfiffner Carolyn Ohrt Zoe Thompson Lori Sienknecht Diane Dankenbring Darlene Doan Cheryl Canfield Marsha Clubine Kathy Wolff Cathy Mills Lori Miller 52 G I R L S G L E E Gerrie Hesse Suzanne Stewart Lois Canfield Laurie Smith Darlene Doan Lori Sienknecht Teresa Pfiffner Sara Staebell Karen Steffen Sandy Staebell Carol Graham Cheryl Canfield Marsha Clubine Helen Steffen Kathy Wheat Diane Dankenbring Carolyn Ohrt Cathy Mills Debbie Reichen Donna Haskin Mark Tuttle Tim Schultz Larry Thompson David Fisher Joe Stafford Charles Averhoff Jan Hauptly Cindy McNamee Daryl Averhoff Dan Strempke Joey Rigdon Randy Rigdon A1 Rathe Kent Rathe Mike Magee Kent Sommerlot Matt Meether Todd Salisbury Bryan Shimp SWING CHOIR Cindy McNamee Lois Canfield Diane Dankenbring Carol Graham Sara Staebell Cathy Mills Tim Schultz Charles Averhoff Todd Salisbury Suzanne Stewart David Fisher Cheryl Canfield Randy Rigdon Darlene Doan Jeff Stafford Kathy Wheat Joe Stafford Laurie Smith Kent Sommerlot Larry Thompson Dan Strempke A1 Rathe Mike Magee 53 The Class C State Solo and Small Group Music Contest was held at Fredericksburg Elementary School on April 9, 1976. The D.H.S. Vocal Music Department was very successful, sending a total of twenty-two entries and bringing back fourteen I ratings, six 11 ’ s, and two Ill's. Students that participated include the following: Patti Speer Sara Staebell Kathy Wheat Diane Dankenbring Todd Salisbury Joe Stafford Cheryl Canfield Darlene Doan Deb Reichen Carolyn Ohrt Ann Eldridge Gerrie Hesse Lori Sienknecht Cathy Mills Lori Peterson Dave Fisher Charles Averhoff Tim Schultz Kent Sommerlot Randy Rigdon Carol Graham Allan Rathe Mike Magee Dan Strempke Cindy McNamee Donna Haskin Theresa Pfiffner Suzanne Stewart Laurie Smith Cindy Jump Sandy Staebell Lois Canfield Larry Thompson SOLOS MIXED DOUBLE QUARTET DUET: Cathy Mills and Lois Canfield DUET: Suzanne Stewart and Mike Magee Not pictured: Cindy McNamee (trio, mixed double quartet, and chamber choir) Kent Sommerlot (solo, chamber choir, boys' double quartet, and mixed double quartet) 54 First-rate singers get I ratings at State Contest DOUBLE QUARTET CHAMBER CHOIR AND THE BAND PLAYED ON. M A R B C A H N I D N G Kathy Carlson Patti Bare Zoe Thompson Doris Averhoff Laurie Smith Barb Magee Teresa Sadler Lois Blaylock Tony Levers Curt Turner Dan Jenson Tom Pfiffner Matt Meether Jim Sandstoe Blake Sandstoe Stuart Meether Valerie West Diane Fettkether Debbie Smithling John Smith Larry Haskin Lois Canfield Steve Carlson Danny Salisbury Bill Eldridge Teresa Mannina Cindy Jump Patsy Salisbury Margaret Staebell David Sandstoe Mark Tuttle Janine Turner Jeff Schmidt Charlie Smith Bruce Levers Carol Graham Kathy Sadler Debbie Smith Donna Steffen Jean Smith Linda Sandstoe Sandy Staebell Cathy Mills Kathy Wolff Janet Chase Karen Kirchoff Jan Jump Tom Gamerdinger Scott Hahn Jeff Seamans Dan Stickfort Ryan Smith Jackie Turner Joe Smith Jean Kane Deanne Doan Lori Miller PEP BAND Tom Pfiffner Matt Meether Jim Sandstoe Blake Sandstoe Jean Smith Lois Canfield Janet Chase Carol Graham David Sandstoe Larry Haskin Steve Carlson Lori Miller Chris Hoffman Mark Tuttle Janine Turner Jeff Schmidt Charlie Smith Linda Sandstoe Sandy Staebell Cathy Mills Kathy Wolff Ryan Smith Jackie Turner Joe Smith Jean Kane ♦Absent Jean Kane Jackie Turner Joe Smith Ryan Smith Mark Tuttle Matt Meether Blake Sandstoe Chris Hoffman Jim Sandstoe Tom Pfiffner Larry Haskin Jeff Schmidt David Sandstoe Janine Turner Diane Dankenbring Charlie Smith 57 Musicians practice CLARINET CHO I R On April 9 and 10, 1976, D.H.S. Instrumentalists participated in the Class C State Small Group Music Contest at Fredericksburg Elementary School. Dunker-ton sent thirty-two entries and received ten I ratings, sixteen IT's, and six Ill's. h. w • ■ SAXOPHONE SEXTET BRASS QUINTET 58 long to get I ratings CLARINET QUARTET TR I 0: Cathy Mills, Sandy Staebell, Kathy Wolff DUET; Kathy Wolff, Janet Chase SOLOS Students who took part include the following: Cindy Jump Carol Graham Chris Hoffman Lori Miller Cathy Mills Sandy Staebell Kathy Wolff Janet Chase Matt Meether Jean Kane Joe Smith Jackie Turner Ryan Smith Dan Stickfort Jim Sandstoe Tom Pfiffner Linda Sandstoe Jean Smith Donna Steffen Karen Kirchoff Diane Fettkether Janene Turner Mark Tuttle Dave Sandstoe Charlie Smith Kevin Shepard Jeff Schmidt STUDENTS TRY THEIR LUCK AT Participants in large and small group speech contest: Carol Siggelkow Sara Staebell Lori Peterson Suzanne Stewart Jean Smith Ann Eldridge Carolyn Ohrt Jeff Schmidt Darlene Doan Cathy Clubine Chuck Fettkether Joe Smith Carl Weber James Quint Activities in speech have been increasing. Every year the Iowa High School Speech Association puts on a District and State Contest. To participate, students must memorize, write or read selections at District Contest. If they earn a I rating at District Contest, they are eligible to go to State Contest which is quite an honor to many speech contestants. 60 SPEECH CONTEST 1. These six contestants received I ratings In the District Small Group Speech Contest. 2. The happy girls In this picture received I ratings at State Speech Contest. Large Group May: Hands full o' Gifts II Suzanne Stewart Lori Peterson Jean Smith Darlene Doan Cathy Clublne Carl Weber Joe Smith Duet: Uncertain Samaritan II Chuck Fettkether Jeff Schmidt Duet: Inherit the Wind I Joe Smith Carl Weber Small Group Sara Staebel1: Interpretive Prose I Book Reviewing I Lori Peterson: Improvised Story Telling I Jeff Schmidt: Expository Address I Carol Siggelkow: Interpretive Poetry I James Quint: Book Reviewing I Carl Weber: Dramatic Acting II Interpretive Poetry II Carolyn Ohrt: Interpretive Poetry II State Speech Contest Sara Staebel1: Interpretive Prose I Book Reviewing I Lori Peterson: Improvised Story Telling II Jeff Schmidt: Expository Address II Carol Siggelkow: Interpretive Poetry I Ann Eldridge: Interpretive Prose I James Quint: Book Reviewing II Students Apply Their Library Knowledge Mrs. Sell Mrs. Thayer Debbie Marvin Jackie Turner Janet Chase Janine Turner Shelley Nichols Steve Carlson Darlene Doan Jean Smith Cindy Jump Kay Levers The high school library was the scene of many students working on term papers and researching for reports. Student helpers took inventory to assess losses of the year and to determine the needs for the 76-77 school year. Darlene Doan files the books in their correct place. 62 Special Events The world is so full of a number of things I'm sure we should all be as happy as kings. 63 Lots of fluttering hearts and hopeful smiles fill Homecoming Day. During the week of September 24 - 28, ten girls were chosen by the student body as candidates for Homecoming Queen. The next week five were chosen from the Top Ten. The Top Five with their escorts are: 1. Tina Gamerdinger and Phil Moeller 2. Deb Reichen and Mark Bare 3. Glenda Nichols and Dave Fisher 4. Penney Nichols and Mike Magee. Lois Canfield, escorted by A1 Rathe, was crowned 1975 Homecoming Queen by Laurel Schiller, the 1974 queer 65 21 -14 tops a Spirit-filled students and teachers participated in a week of Homecoming activities led by the cheerleaders. Wednesday, 50's Day, old was in. 1. Mr. Jester shows off his old high school suit. 2. Cheerleaders Abbe Tate and Pat Speer stencil a sign to boost Raider morale. 3. Dunkerton businesses back the mighty Raiders. Clash Day, Tuesday, made plaids and flowers or maroon and green look all right together. Dress-up Day had suits and fancy s dresses out of moth balls. The football men wore their jerseys. 4. Cindy McNamee is ready for 50's Day. The Bottom Five greeted visitors at the Friday afternoon festivities. 5. The Bottom Five includes Kathy Wheat, Denise Hoffman, Laurie Smith, Debbi Bare, and Barb Speed. 66 Victory week full of activities Friday, October 3, was a day full of fun and excitement. All spirited students dressed in red and black. In the afternoon, ceremonies were held in the gym, which had been colorfully decorated by the Student Senate. The guest speaker was Dean Schares, a former Raider football player. 1. After the ceremonies, the band leads the parade into downtown Dunkerton. 2. At the Main Street intersection, the cheerleaders establish enthusiasm amidst the fired-up crowd. 3. Mark Bare, No. 62, is the first to rip through the half-time sign, leading the team to a 21-14 victory over the Denver Cyclones. 4. The queen and her court add beauty to the rough and tumble evening. 5. The mystic music of Cantus draws Kay Levers and Steve Ortner to the dance floor during the victory ball held after the game. 67 Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick’’ Cast of Characters Rosy Berry Aaron Slick Sis Riggs Wilbur Merridew Gladys Mae Lady in Red Clarence Green Barmaids Customers Student Director Director Sara Staebell Larry Jacobsen Kay Levers Jim Sandstoe Cheryl Happel Suzanne Stewart Lori Peterson Karen Steffen Deb Reichen Larry Haskin David Fisher Mark Bare Becky Segebarth Mrs. Welde On November 7, twelve students took Dunkerton audiences back into the 1880's. The play, Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick , took place on an Oklahoma farm. This melodrama contained a scheming villian trying to cheat a poor widow out of all her worldly possessions. Aaron Slick, the hero, saved the day aided by a detective and a dance hall girl. 1. Aaron Slick, in a fit of anger, accidently pounds his fist into Rosy's bread dough and finds himself stuck to it. 2. With an iron. Sis Riggs expresses her wrath toward Clarence Green. 3. Aaron finally gets up enough courage to propose to Rosy, only to have Sis Riggs eavesdrop cn them. 4. An enraptured customer enjoys the floor show. 5. Sis Riggs shows Wilbur who is tougher. 6. Aaron greets the sophisticated Gladys Mae. 7. Aaron checks to see If the iron is hot enough. 8. Aaron doesn't recognize Rosy when he meets her in the Cabaret. 9. The audience gives the hardworking cast a hearty round of applause. Seasonal Concerts Break the Monotony 1 The Fall and Winter Concerts were held on November 16 and December 14, respectfully. On March 14 the Junior High Choruses and the Elementary, Junior High, and High School Bands presented the Spring Concert. 1. Suzanne Stewart sings asolo in Star Shinin' Over Bethlehem. 2. Mixed Chorus concludes the Christmas Concert. 3. Jeff Stafford sets the beat for Swing Choir. 4. Boys' Glee harmonizes with Beautiful Savior. 5. Jesus, Jesus Rest Your Head, is the message being expressed by the Girls' Glee. 6. David Sandstoe concentrates on his saxaphone during one of the band numbers. Students make their debut in That’s Entertainment ” March 26 and 27, 1976, marked two thrilling nights on which That's Entertainment , directed by Mrs. Nichols and Mr. Brown, took place. 1. The Mixed Chorus brings back the days of Tom Sawyer by singing River Song . 2. Larry Thompson longs to be a Country Boy . 3. Instrumental talent comes from the Stage Band in various tunes. 72 73 1. Kent Sommerlot Only Has Eyes For Her ? 2. To Laurie and Linda Hayes being twins means You've Got A Friend . 3. The Girls' Glee enjoys Seasons In The Sun . 4. The Pink Panthers prowls into That's Entertainment . 5. Swing Choir asks Who Can I Turn To? . 6. The mellow tunes and the corny jokes of the Barbershoppers entertain us all. 7. Jill Swanson does her part irf The Stripper . 74 Athletes Are Recognized At Banquet 1 1. Football players who received First Team All Conference in football were A1 Rahte, Jerry Gallmeyer, Jeff Stafford, Mike Magee, Phillip Moeller, and Greg Neidert. Those who received Second Team honors were David Kirchoff, Mark Bare, and Rob McMahon. Not shown-Rob McMahon and Greg Neidert. 2. On the boy's basketball team, Allan Rathe, Mike Magee, and Dave Weber were awarded to the First Team All Conference while Terry Graham and Mark Bare received Honorable Mention. Terry Graham is not pictured. 3. Cathy Mills and Mike Magee were chosen as the Athletes of the Year. Cathy was also on the softball First Team All Conference. 4. Reggi Green, assistant football coach at U.N.I., spoke about the aspects of the high school athletic program. 5. Guard Glenda Nichols was named to the All Conference Second Team in basketball. 76 TEACHERS PRESENT AWARDS 1. 2. Mrs. Thomas presented these Home-Ec girls with sewing awards. Helen Steffen won the Betty Crocker Homemaker of the Year award. 3. Kathy Wolff was chosen to perform in the All State Orchestra, which was held in Des Moines. 4. 6. These students were chosen from the Art Department by Miss Nosek to receive special recognition. 5. By typing at speeds of 50 w.p.m. and up, these students were honored by Mrs. Schmidt. Receiving shorthand awards for speeds of 90 w.p.m. and up were Debbi Bare, Wren Morris, Michelle Hruska, Diane Dankenbring, and Karen Steffen. 77 The Prom holds many memories 1 The 1976 prom, Stairway to Heaven, was held on May 1. It began at 7:00 p.m. with a banquet at Dimitri's in Waterloo. Junior Glenda Nichols welcomed everyone to the 1976 Prom and Dave Fisher accepted on behalf of the senior class. 1996 was prophesied by Karen Steffen. It was found that the seniors were to endeavor in a variety of talents. Debbie Reichen delivered the Last Will and Testament. Entertainment was provided by Laurie Smith and Kent Sommerlot who sang a duet; and the junior and senior members of swing chorus sang a selection of songs. Sleeper set the mood for the dance that was held at the school gym. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the Queen, Kathy Wheat, by the King, Jeff Stafford, and the announcing of the Princess, Kathy Fettkether, and the Prince, Todd Speer. 78 4 5 1. The royalty for the evening stop for a moment to pose for a picture. 2. Stairway to Heaven was the theme for the 1976 Junior-Senior Prom. 3. The smiling faces of the senior boys leads one to wonder what's next. 4. Carol, Cathy, and Penney serve themselves while their escorts wait back at the table. 5. Steve and A1 discuss the evening happenings over nuts and mints. 6. On Sunday afternoon, the long dresses and thrills of the past days were lost amongst the flowing streamers. 7. The 1976 prom is just another funfilled, happy memory. 79 Sunday, November 9, 1975, a tornado raged through Black Hawk County. It hit the east edge of Dunkerton a little after 5 p.m. after striking north of Elk Run Heights and in Dewar. , ,, Debris was scattered over a half mile area in Dunkerton's Bar Haup Country Club Estates. Total loss was expected to be more than a quarter of a million dollars. Some of the homes in the sub division received remarkably little damage, but three houses were completely destroyed. . . . Walls collapsed and large trees uprooted at the Ron Thompson residence northeast of Elk Run Heights on Highway 281. The most severe damage suffered by a farmer was felt on the Skip Hahn farm. The estimated loss was $200,000. A former airplane hangar, used as a barn, was completely demolished. Four grain storage bins and other buildings were destroyed. Some 60 head of cattle were missing the day after the tornado. Tornado Rips County S ports 81 MIGHTY RAIDERS NO, Name Pos 66 A1 Rathe G 88 Mike Magee TE 65 Creston Kelling G 62 Mark Bare G 18 Jerry Gallmeyer TB 26 Jeff Stafford SB 75 Phil Moeller T 44 Dave Fisher FB 70 Randy Platte T 11 Scott Graham SE 16 Rob McMahon QB 55 Mark Rubaicaba C 77 David Kirchoff T 38 Charlie Averhoff SB 27 Greg Niedert TB 61 Tim Gamerdinger G 22 Doug Mixdorf SE 64 Terry Graham G 23 Greg Schiller TB 60 Bill Delagardelle G 51 Steve Youngblut C No, Name Pos 80 Tim Donohue TE 28 Kirby VanWey FB 41 Daryl Averhoff E 81 Todd Salisbury E 25 Troy VanWey TB 20 Scott McMahon TB 73 Stan Broten T 24 Benji Shimp FB 10 Steve Mills QB 72 Tim Schultz T 37 Jeff Wassam E 71 Rich Marvin T 63 Joe Stafford G 50 Joe Rigdon C 17 Todd Speer Coach Freberg QB David Haskin Mgr Tracy Wheat SB Larry Haskin Coach Jester Mgr MAKE HEADLINES The 1975 Raiders had a very successful season, finishing with a 5-3 record. At one time during the season, the Raiders were rated seventh in the state in Class A by the Des Moines Register. The defensive team was rated number 1 in the Cedar-Waps ie Conference for the second year in a row. They gave up an average of only 137.3 yards per game. Nine Raiders received special recognition. FIRST TEAM ALL CONFERENCE Offense Jeff Stafford A1 Rathe Greg Neidert Defense Mike Magee Jerry Gallmeyer SECOND TEAM ALL CONFERENCE Offense Rob McMahon Phil Moeller Defense Dave Kirchoff Mark Bare ALL STATE HONORABLE MENTION Des Moines Register Jerry Gallmeyer Iowa Daily Press Mike Magee Jeff Stafford A1 Rathe 83 Ability, Hard Work, and Determination Bring SUCCESS 2 1. Jeff Stafford, No. 26, and No. 75, Phil Moeller, manage to pull down a Denver ball carrier while Steve Mills, No. 10, and the other mighty Raiders rush to help. 2. Mark Bare, No. 62, and Todd Speer, No. 17, try their best to stop Denver's No. 14 from catching an important pass. 3. Greg Neidert, No. 27, has plans for a getaway foiled by a burly Wapsie tackier. 4. Dave Fisher, No. 44, takes advantage of good Raider blocking and tries to dash away from the Wapsie opponents. 5. Charlie Averhoff, No. 38, and Mark Rubalcaba, No. 55, along with the entire team, break through for a Homecoming victory over Denver. 84 6. Rob McMahon, No. 16, plunges forward for another first down. 7. Creston Kelling, No. 65, Terry Graham, No. 64, A1 Rathe, No. 66, and Dave Kirchoff, No. 77, watch anxiously to see who has the ball at the bottom of the pile. 8. A runaway Denver Cyclone is pursued by Jerry Gallmeyer, No. 18, and the other men in red. 9. Coach Freberg, with an encouraging gesture, gives special instructions to his quarterback. 10. Leaping high, Mike Magee, No. 88, snatches the ball out of the air. 85 VARSITY Mgr. Sandy Staebell Julie' McLaury Cathy Mills Grace Bean Denise Hoffman Barb Speed Miss Larson Carol Siggelkow Glenda Nichols Zoe Thompson Diane Waskow Laurie Smith Kathy Wheat Helen Steffen Deb Reichen Mr. Smith RAIDER CAGERS GAIN MUCH EXPERIENCE Angie McLaury Kathy Wolff Carolyn Ohrt Zoe Thompson Alice Steffen Lois Blaylock Donna Haskin Darlene Doan Cathy Clubine Jean Smith Teresa Levers Lori Sienknecht Cheryl Canfield Becky Speed Shelley Nichols Gerri Hesse Nancy Tate Coach Larson Mgr. Teresa Sadler A1 Rathe Mike Magee Dave Weber Kent Rathe Phil Moeller Mgr. Tim Schultz Kevin Steffen Mark Bare Todd Speer Terry Graham Dave Fisher Bob Rigdon Scott Graham Greg Schiller Coach Jester Russ Heiple Todd Salisbury Ben Hoffman Mark Speer Tracy Wheat Rich Russell Stan Broten Steve Youngblut Bill Delagardelle Joey Rigdon Joe Smith Mark Tuttle Coach Peterson Mike Pugh ♦Absent 87 XGCCO — Girls Learn Fundamentals During the 1975-76 basketball season, the players gained experience and good sportmanship qualities. Glenda Nichols earned a spot on the Second Team All-Conference. 1. Denise and Glenda work together to get the ball in play. 2. Diane fakes out her guard for an easy lay-up. 3. Helen strives to block the shot. 4. Carol and Denise display their quick defensive ability. 5. Sandy rushes between the guards and forwards to adhere to their needs. 5 88 8 9 6. Helen, Kathy, Denise, Cathy, and Deb add spirit and determination to their last year. 7. Lori easily gets the tip. 8. Zoe gets a shot off before the guards have a chance to stop her. 9. Cathy's resolute action gets her the jump ball. 10. The bench really gets into the game with with cheering. 10 89 1. Seniors on the team this year Include Dave Fisher, Mark Bare, Kevin Steffen, A1 Rathe, Mike Magee, and Phil Moeller. 2. Leaping high for an important shot is Terry Graham. 3. Mike Magee, no. 40, struggles to get control of the ball during the Raiders' thrilling battle with their leading rival, Fredericksburg. 4. Mark Bare signals to his teammates as he tosses the ball in from out-of-bounds. 5. In junior varsity action, Tracy Wheat looks for a safe place to throw the ball. 6. Sophomore Dave Weber makes good use of his six feet, six Inches while Dave Fisher, no. 34, and Todd Speer, no. 12, get ready to retrieve the ball. 7. Throughout each game, the loyal fellows on the bench wait anxiously for a chance to play. 8. Fans and players get a moment to catch their breath as A1 Rathe shoots a freethrow. 9. Ben Hoffman, no. 20, and Stanley Broten, no. 44, get set to grab a rebound during a junior varsity contest. 90 Raiders Put 15-5 Forth For Record The 1975-76 basketball season proved to be a great one for the Raider boys. Their success was aided by strong defense, over-average height, and able reserve players. With a record of fifteen victories and five losses, the Raiders earned second place in the conference. They went on to be champions of the Sectional Tournament and were finally defeated by Dike In the first District Tournament battle. Dave Weoer, A1 Rathe, and Mike Magee landed spots on the First All-Conference Team. All-Conference Honorable Mention went to Mark Bare and Terry Graham. A1 Rathe also received All-State Honorable Mention. Sandy Staebell Lori Peterson Lori Sienknecht Carol Siggelkow Grace Bean Glenda Nichols Debbie Reichen Jean Kane Teresa Sadler Coach Jester Ann Eldridge Julie McLaury Cathy Mills Nancy Tate Janet Chase Linda Hayes Abbe Tate Coach Smith Becky Speed Barb Magee Cathy Clubine Helen Steffen Teresa Levers Zoe Thompson Lois Blaylock Girls Break 8 Records N Grace Bean Softball Throw 193 4' F Glenda Nichols Long Jump 16 1' W Nancy Tate 220 Low Hurdles 31.3 Glenda Nichols 100 Yard Dash 11.5 R Nancy Tate 100 Meter Hurdles 16.8 E c D. Reichen, B. Speed G. Nichols, C. Siggelkow 400 Meter Shuttle 55.0 0 R J. McLaury, C. Mills N. Tate, T. Levers Shuttle Hurdle Relay 1:11.3 D S C. Siggelkow, D. Reichen G. Nichols, J. Chase 880 Medley Relay 1:57.6 92 The girls' track team had an even more successful season this year. They took the 400 meter shuttle relay and 100 yard dash to the state meet in Des Moines. They added a first place team trophy and second place trophy to their expanding collection. They also won four other track meets, were second in the conference, and sixth in the district. Eight old records were broken by this year's track team. 1. Cathy helps lead the shuttle hurdle relay to another victory. 2. Happy and victorious, Grace breaks the string in the one mile relay. 3. Glenda, Carol, Deb, and Becky report to the state meet in the 400 meter shuttle relay and 100 yard dash. 4. Carol completes a hand off to Deb in the 880 yard relay. 5. Nancy hurdles to another victory in the 220 yard hurdles. BEST TRACK SEASON EVER The 1976 track season was the best ever for the boys' track squad. During the year, 14 records were tied or broken. Overall, Dunkerton finished first in seven meets, and second in four others. The track team won the Wildcat Relays at Delhi, scoring 91 points in a meet involving 12 teams. They set five records in the process. Dunkerton also won the Class B District Track Meet at U.N.I. The meet involved 14 schools. Nine track men from Dunkerton placed first or second in that meet and qualified for the state meet. Dave Haskin Greg Schiller Doug Mixdorf Charles Averhoff Jerome Ortner Steve Ortner Gary Bouska Larry Haskin Roger Levers Scott Hayes Jerry Gallmeyer Kevin Sheperd Ron Stone Dan Bouck Darryl Averhoff Howard Smith Grant Modi in Tim Schultz Benji Shimp Mark Speer Tim Smith Stan Broten Coach Freberg Dave Fisher Mark Bare Rob McMahon Scott Graham Dave Kirchoff Dave Weber Mike Magee Todd Speer A1 Rathe Phil Moeller Dennis Bouska Scott McMahon 94 NEW RECORDS 3 1. Todd Speer and Larry Haskin take first and second place in the 880 yard run at the Delhi Relays. 2. The victorious team celebrates after winning the Wildcat Relays. 3. The team sent the high jump, the 440 yard dash, the 880 yard dash, the 220 yard high hurdles, the long jump, the mile relay, the two mile relay, and the mile medley relay to the state track meet. Those who participated include Charlie Averhoff, Scott Graham, Scott McMahon, Mike Magee, A1 Rathe, Steve Ortner, Phil Moeller, Dennis Bouska, and Dave Fisher. 4. Mike Magee gets ready to receive the hand off from A1 Rathe during the district track meet. Mike Magee Discus 144'415 Todd Speer High Jump 6' Scott Graham 100 Yard Dash 10.4 Phil Moeller 880 Yard Run 2:04.6 Scott Graham 220 Yard Dash 23.3 Phil Moeller Mile Run 2:51.5 Scott Graham 440 Yard Dash 52.0 Dennis Bouska 120 Yard High Hurdles 16.0 D. Bouska, M. Bare Shuttle Hurdle Relay 1:05.5 G. Bouska, R. McMahon S. Ortner, A. Rathe 880 Yard Relay 1:36.3 M. Magee, S. McMahon S. Ortner, A. Rathe Mile Relay 3:35.6 C. Averhoff, S. McMahon S. Ortner, S. McMahon Medley Relay 3:52.4 A. Rathe, T. Speer T. Speer, M. Magee 2 Mile Relay 8:23.5 L. Haskin, P. Moeller R. McMahon, S. Ortner Distance Medley Relay 8:55.5 A. Rathe, P. Moeller 95 Cheerleaders Radiate Enthusiasm Patti Speer Linda Hayes Abbe Tate Joyce Schares Debbi Bare Michelle Hruska 1. At the Mothers' Night basketball game, the cheerleaders collect money for Easter Seals. 2. The cheerleaders get ready to wash out the Falcons at one of the weekly pep meetings. 96 Tammy French Mike Shatzer Ron Stone Richard Marvin Coach Webber Bryan Shimp Patti Speer Angie McLaury Brian Smithling Joey Rigdon Shelley Nichols 1 RAIDERS TEE OFF The boys' golf team participated in 12 meets this year. Bryan Shimp and Don Stone were the medalists. Bryan Shimp has set a score of 42 for 9 holes and an 88 for 18 holes as school records. This year, for the first time, there was a girls' golf team. Four girls went out and their biggest success came with a triangular win over Jesup and Don Bosco. 1. Don hopes for a 250 yard drive. 2. Trucking across the course. Shelly ponders the thought of her first bogey. 97 This year was a building year for the Raider softball players. They finished fifth in the conference during the summer series. As there were four freshmen who gained experience and no seniors to lose, next year's team should show much improvement. Cathy Mills (centerfielder with .380 batting average) was on the First Team All Conference. The team sponsored a softball tournament in the fall; Denver won. Later, they had a pizza party at Happy Joe's with the proceeds. GIRLS 1. Denver steals home while the fielders position themselves for a close play. 2. Coach Smith names the starting lineup for the game. 3. Warming up her arm is a part of Angie's pre-game ritual. 40 Cathy fires the ball home. 5. Barb scoops up a grounder. 6. The bench makes future plans. 7. Julie cautiously leads off third. Diane Waskow Angie McLaury Julie McLaury Shelly Nichols Grace Bean Karen Steffen Glenda Nichols Cathy Mills Coach Larson Barb Speed Teresa Levers Cheryl Canfield Becky Speed Lori Sienknecht Donna Haskin Debbie Reichen Coach Smith TO SUCCESS 3 99 EXPERIENCE BRINGS IMPROVEMENT f - 1. Encouraging the batters from his box is Coach Bailey. 2. Kent positions himself to stop a grounder. 3. Tom warms up his arm for the Tripoli game. 4. The boys on the bench anxiously await their turn to play. 5. The end of the inning means a switch of infield. Steve Youngblut Joey Rigdon Kevin Shepard Tracy Wheat Joe Stafford Todd Salisbury Howard Smith Mr. Bailey Tom Delagardelle Jeff Stafford Mark Bare Kent Rathe Rob McMahon Scott McMahon Bill Delagardelle 100 5 Mr. Bob Bailey, in his first year as Raider baseball coach, called his team very young and inexperienced. They struggled through the first part of the season with some close games that could have been won if they'd had a little more experience. At midseason, the team finally got a win under its belt and by the end of the season, experience began to pay off and the Raiders won some games. In the sectionals, which were held at Dunkerton, the Raiders gained confidence by defeating two teams that they had lost to earlier in the season. Finally, in the third tournament game, Dunkerton was beaten by a fine LaPorte City team which eventually made it to the state tournament. The Raiders finished with an overall record of six wins and ten losses. Tom Delagardelle was named to the First Team All Conference while Jon Hauptly and Rob McMahon made the Second Team All Conference. 101 FOOTBALL BASEBALL We They 2 Don Bosco 5 6 South Winneshiek 7 2 Turkey Valley 9 1 Jesup 8 5 Denver 7 4 Fredericksburg 8 2 South Winneshiek 9 1 Turkey Valley 10 3 Jesup 2 4 Denver 5 3 Tripoli 5 6 Tripoli 4 10 Wapsie Valley 5 3 Fredericksburg 6 7 Wapsie Valley 4 8 Tripoli 3 4 Denver 3 1 LaPorte City 12 We Jhey. 38 Dyaart 0 35 Tripoli 6 32 Turkey Valley 0 33 Jesup 0 21 Denver 14 0 Fredericksburg 6 0 Wapsie Valley 9 22 South Winneshiek 36 We They 45 U.N.I. 46 42 Fayette 54 46 Hudson 78 24 Tripoli 38 32 Columbus 74 36 Turkey Valley 58 33 Jesup 51 53 Fredericksburg 64 32 Wapsie Valley 39 24 South Winneshiek 43 22 Denver 35 33 Tripoli 63 37 Turkey Valley 73 38 Jesup 39 52 Fredericksburg 72 39 Wapsie Valley 71 28 South Winneshiek 58 43 Denver 71 BOYS BASKETBALL We They 64 Fayette 52 61 Hudson 48 60 Tripoli 45 50 Turkey Valley 40 63 Jesup 58 49 Fredericksburg 50 55 South Winneshiek 40 54 Denver 59 56 Tripoli 44 46 Turkey Valley 36 62 Jesup 54 43 Fredericksburg 57 62 Wapsie Valley 55 48 South Winneshiek 46 46 Denver 44 78 N. 1). High 49 51 Wapsie Valley 54 58 N. U. High 44 71 La Porte City 42 53 Dike 54 GIRLS BASKETBALL TRACK (1) Dunkerton - 83, South Winneshiek - 79, Denver - 58, Nashua - 40. G (2) Dunkerton - 72, Wapsie Valley - 58, Fredericksburg - 34. I (3) Dunkerton - 79, Tripoli - 62, Fredericksburg - 44. R (4) West Central Relays - 1st out of 9 teams. [_ (5) Jayhawk Relays - 2nd out of 5 teams. S (6) Dunkerton - 83, Wapsie Valley - 58, Tripoli - 51. (7) East Buchanan - 5th out of 12 teams. (8) Conference - 2nd out of 8 teams. (9) District - 6th out of 25 teams. B O Y S 1) Dunkerton - 85, Jesup - 57. 2) Columbus Relays - 3rd out of 7 teams. _ (3) Denver - 96, Dunkerton - 954, Fredericksburg - 54, Wapsie Valley - 214. (4) Dunkerton - 92, Turkey Valley - 49, Tripoli - 42. (5) Wildcat Relays - 1st out of 11 teams with 91 points. (6) Dunkerton - 112, Jesup - 55, Wapsie Valley - 16. (7) Jayhawk Relays - 3rd out of 8 teams. (8) Conference - 2nd out of 8 teams with 74 points. (9) District - 1st out of 14 teams with 56 points. 102 Soccer Girls Finally Score Zoe Thompson Angie McLaury Julie McLaury Karla Cutsforth Tami Magee Lori Miller Karen Steffen Jan Hauptly Cindy Jump Grace Bean Teresa Levers Shelly Nichols Donna Haskin Miss Larson The extramural soccer girls played five games this fall. During their short season, they met Don Bosco, N.U. High, and Waverly. Unfortunately, Don Bosco defeated the Raiders twice, as did N.U. High. The game with Waverly was the most exciting, ending with a tie in a double overtime! 103 H K K, 4C 4C 4C K 4C 4C .H H U H H U U H H H H H H I THE AMERICAN SPIRIT I am an American. I have come from the four corners of the earth... ...in flight from the old and the ruined and the oppressive. I have come to the Golden Door... ...in search of Freedom. I am as old as Man's love for Freedom... ...I am as young as tomorrow. There are moments in my past I view with great pride... ...and there are scenes that cry out in my memory. But only in realizing the good and the bad that has gone before can I become the American I must be in the days ahead. 3 3 UK 3 4C 4C 4C I am an American... and I want to work and live and dare to make my country all that it can be for... ...some men see things as they are and say why? I dream things that never were and say why not? 3 4C K 4C C 4C 4C I am an American... and I say... ...Ask not what your country can do for you... Copyright 1972 reprinted with permission of Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri 64100, publisher. ask what you can do for your country! I am an American. This land of mine is its greatest poem. It is a poem of life and work, Love and sacrifice, sorrow and joy. I am the farmer at his plow. I am the mother with her child. I am the merchant in his shop. I am the stateman, the soldier, the minister, the child, the poet, the philosopher, the builder, the lover,... I am two hundred millon people. I am one spirit. I AM AN AMERICAN!!! —Dean Valley 3K H U.H.H U H H H U'HH H H H 104 Underclassmen . . . As you dream! so shall you become. 1. Freshman talent shines as Darlene Doan, Lori Sienknecht, Cheryl Canfield, and Joe Stafford lend their voices to the Mixed Chorus, 2. Tony Gamerdinger proves that a wastebasket can be used as more than just a place to throw trash. 3. Dan Steffen finds that staying alert in science class can sometimes be a difficult task. 4. Unflinching, Dan Bouck tackles another tough algebra problem. 5. Steve Carlson shows that keeping the right beat takes much concentration. Grace Bean Dan Bouck Stanley Broten Cheryl Canfield Steve Carlson Janet Chase Cathy Clubine Dave Cummings Karla Cutsforth Wendy i eiong Darlene Doan Tammy Drench Tony Gamerdinger Kenneth Hack Brenda Harriman Dale Harriman David Haskin David Hemmer Ben Hoffman Chris Hoffman Robert Kajewskl Richard Marvin Angela McLaury Scott McMahon Matt Me ether Dennis Miller Steve Mills Grant Modlin Randy Morris Joe Stafford Alice Steffen Daniel Steffen Eric Swanson Nancy Tate Jackie Turner Mark Tuttle Troy VanWcy Diane Waskow Jeff W ssam Tracy Wheat David Widdcl Mark Musch Shelly Nichols Veronica Ortncr Don Peterson Lori Peterson Janet Quint Randy Reed Joey Rigdon Richard Russell Todd Salisbury David Sands toe Tim Schultz Kevin Shepard Benji Shimp Lori Sienknecht Howard Smith Jean Smith Ryan Smith Tim Smith Becky Speed Mark Speer Patti Speer Sophomores get ready to tackle the last two years 1. Looking through an auto mechanics magazine proves to be more interesting to Mike Rigdon than doing his homework. 2. Jayne Bartholomew gets ready to help with the softball team's project of painting the girls' locker room. 3. Noontime gives Bridget Schultz and Linda Sands toe a good chance to catch up on all the latest. 4. Jean Kane thinks that Lori Miller had better hurry and eat her lunch before it gets cold. 5. Ann Eldridge tries to perfect the art of catnapping and studying at the same time. 109 Bill Delagardelle Tim Donohue Ann Eldridge Pete Etringcr Chuck Fcttkcther Larry Fcttkcther Tim Gamcrdinger Carol Graham Kevin Hahn Cindy Hakcnwcrd Donna Haskln Laurie Hayes Linda Hayes Russ Heiple Gerric Hesse Rod Hruska Leigh Jemen Jean Kane Teresa Levers Georgette Lockey Barb Magee Kevin Marquart John McIntosh Cindy McNamee Lori Miller Doug Mixdorf Greg Niedert Carolyn Ohrt Mary Ortncr Teresa Pfiffner Mike Pugh James Quint Kent Rathe Scott Reynolds Mike Rigdon Greg Rissc Teresa Sadler Linda Sandstoe Joyce Schares Jeff Schmidt Bridget Schultz Mike Shatzer Keith Shimp Charles Smith Joe Smith Tami Smith Tim Smith Brian Smithling Melanie Somme riot Abbe Tate Larry Thompson Zoe Thompson Alexis Tiedt Janinc Turner Kirby VanWey Mike Walker Carl Weber David Weber Darrel Wheeler Jamie Widdel Lcannc Widdel Kathy Wolff Steve Youngblut 1. Jan and Cindy struggle through another day's worth of homework. 2. The rowdy section of the Junior English class discusses the do's and don't's of good granular. 3. Karen gives the popcorn machine a needed cleanup after many Friday nights. 4� Debbie digs hungrily into her lunch after a long hard morning. 5. Carol carefully stacks and puts away several annual pages. Charles Averhoff Debbl Bare Nathan Bean Scott Benson John Blackford Lonny Caldwell Diane Dankcnbring Harold Deaton Mike Eldridgc Kathy Fenkcther Denise Fisher Scott Graham Terry Graharr Cheryl Happc Jan Hauptly Scott Hayes Mark Hclser Michelle Hruska Kent Hudgins Larry Jacobsen Cindy Jump David Klrchoff Cheryl Lentz Taml Magee Marty Manchester James McIntosh Julie McLaury Rob McMahon Wren Morris Wayne Musch Don Nelson Glenda Nichols Craig Neiderman Jerome Ortner Randy Platte Cheryl Pugh Robert Rigdon Mark Rubalcaba Wayde Russell Greg Schiller Debbie Schmidt Carol Siggelkow Laurie Smith Kent Sommerlot Barb Speed Todd Speer Karen Steffen Suzanne Stewart Virginia Stickfort Don Stone Ron Stone Eric Swanson Steve Weber Denice Witzenburg Debbie Wolff £ '?Jt,Tioh 'UO!4- 3J.'P Seniors Like the star shining afar Slowly now and without resti Let each man turnn with steady suayi Round the task that rules the day And do his best. 115 Where you stand is not so important — It is what direction you are moving that counts.” Flower: Blue-tinted white carnation with red rose Colors: Red, white, and blue 116 Dennis Bouska Lois Canfield Marilyn Carlson Marsha Clubine Larry Cutsforth Rick Donohue Debbie Reichen, Debby Marvin, and Kay Levers decide that a picnic, shared with friends, is better than eating alone. Dave Fisher Jerry Gallmeyer 117 1. Carol Sadler tries to impress some underclassmen by swinging bravely across the gym on the rope. 2. During a speech class, Jeff Stafford and Mark Smith discuss the possibility of a midnight undertaking. Zelene Krug Kay Levers 118 Dan Strempke tries hard to concentrate on his studies while Phillip Moeller attempts to pop Bryan Shimp's enormous bubble. Roger Levers Mike Magee Debby Marvin Michael Meether 119 Joe Etringer perches on the hood of his car and gives the photographer a sunny smile. Steve Ortner Steve Pull in A1 Rathe Debbie Reichen Randy Rigdon 121 122 123 Dan Strempke Jill Swanson Dave Theisen Creston Van Wey Diane Weber Kathy Wheat Doug Wheeler 124 Seniors Enjoy Their Last Days 1. After the graduation practice, the seniors had a picnic at Charma Park. 2. To start off the last day of classes for the seniors, a volleyball game took place between Mrs. Welde's English class and Mr. Bare's science class. 3. Graduation Day began with the traditional senior breakfast at 10:15 a.m. in the Community Hall instead of 7:00 a.m. in the school gym. This way everyone got a few extra hours of sleep. 4. The boys wait patiently for breakfast to begin. 125 On May 17, 1976, commencement was held in the school gymnasium. History awards went to Sandy Staebell and Mike Magee. Deb Reichen received the perfect attendance award and Dan Strempke, the citizenship award. The Class of ’76 Finally Takes That Big Step 126 6 1. The 1976 honor students were Sandy Staebell , Sara Staebell, Cathy Mills, Marsha Clubine, Helen Steffen, Becky Segebarth, Lois Canfield, Denise Hoffman, Tina Gamerdinger, Andy Schares, Jeff Stafford, Dan Strempke, Randy Rigdon, Doug Wheeler, Mike Magee, Dennis Bouska, and Creston VanWey. 2. Juniors Laurie Smith and Don Stone get ready to lead the anxious seniors in the processional. 3. Christine Miller does not seem to fulfill one's idea of a solemn, thoughtful graduate. 4. The guest speaker, Arthur Holst, an N.F.L. referee, gives the seniors a good vent for their emotions by keeping them laughing constantly for nearly an hour. 5. The stacks of diplomas and other awards await the eager hands of the graduates. 6. Those who have received their diplomas watch as the rest of the class of '76 cross the bridge into a new tomorrow. 7. Jeff Stafford takes a moment to reflect on his school years and ponder on what the future holds in store for him and his classmates. 8. After commencement, friends and relatives rush to congratulate the joyful graduates. T? he idea of the original thirteen colonies and their leaders was born out of a passion to be free—to chart their own destiny of building a country out of this thin fabric called Freedom. The break from England was not to come easily, as this fledgling was viewed as a serious threat to the tentacles of the vast and far-flung British Empire. ■ I canto Ut ■-•• Xv? M ’rKi ''• • v ■ -.� , ¥ V atriots rose from every corner of the struggling country. Help came from other European countries to add to the flame of breaking the grip of England. Farmers, fishermen, cobblers and men from every walk of life took up their arms to defend this new-felt right to be free. As the smoke began to clear, ideas on organizing this diversity of colonies into a coalition of united states began to take shape. The form of a Constitution and Bill of Rights was molded by statesmen who previously were nonexistent. s the word spread in other parts of the world of this new country, with its vast do-main and resources, thousands of immigrants poured in to start a new life. With the added growth of population, new frontiers were needed. This stretching brought new con-flicts with foreign powers who previously had laid claim to parts of the interior. s the gangling country continued to grow, internal disagreement erupted into a battle of economic and philosophical differences. The battle was to leave scars which would heal only after generations had passed. Out of the wounds came a stronger fiber of freedom for the individual man. The country had survived as a unit and now its energies would be put to work in rebuilding the founding fathers’ ideals. XX s one of the leading industrial nations, this strapping, growing giant became embroiled in the first of the World Wars. After its success with other Allied Nations, a never-before-felt boom and prosperity was followed with the shattering bust of the Great Depression. New leaders were sought to pull the Country out of its fall, while on the horizon new storm clouds were building across the oceans. H-Jp1k . .... ,tU, JMl'Jto .,, ! ....... second World War was fought to pro- tect the cause of freedom, as the now grown giant emerged to take its place as the leader of the Free World. This new role has brought with it—many challenges—many successes— some failures . . . and through it all a spirit for all nations to envy—a burning passion that 1 $$ all men may one day be free . . . 0. 1VPho,° Credits: National Archives National 1 fIGeographic Photographer U.S. Capitol His-torical Society-National Portrait Gallery-Library of Congress. JMm mm in LJJM 'M Mi 4 W A VILLAGE IS BORN The history of Dunkerton begins with the village of Lester Center which was located two and a half miles north of the place which is now Dunkerton. In 1856, a post office was established in Lester Center. Later, Sam Kaylor started a general store and the post office was moved into it. Sewell Page came to Lester Center in 1873 and set up a blacksmith shop in the corner of the yard where Tom Magee now lives. A shoe repair shop was run by E. K. Axtell. Also, Lester Center included a school, a church, and four homes. In 1887, the Chicago Great Western Railroad was constructed through Lester Township. A depot was built in Section 29 on land owned by James Dunkerton. During the next few years most of the buildings in Lester Center were moved to Section 29, so as to be close to the railroad, and thus the town of Dunkerton was born. Four churches were eventually established .in Dunkerton. The first was a Free Methodist Church built in 1889. It wds 'located at the corner of Sycamore and Washington. In 1892, the Baptist Church from Lester Center was moved, with difficulty due to heavy rains, to the new town of Dunkerton and was placed in the spot where it is today. A Methodist Church was organized in 1897 and a building was erected the following year. It still stands in the same place today. There was also a German Evangelical Church located at the corner of Marble and Dunkerton. The first school in Dunkerton was a log building situated across the alley and northeast of the Polege home. Around 1910, a high school was built on the south side of Williams Street about a block from Canfield Street. The present high school building was constructed in 1921 when Dunkerton consolidated with many of the surrounding country schools. At that time, the Dunkerton Consolidated School District was said to be the largest in the state. In 1888, a creamery was built. That building now houses the Dunkerton Locker. Charles Legg and his father, in 1900, built what was later the Legion Hall and ran a furniture store there. The first blacksmith shop was located just north of what is now Wolter's Mini-mart. This blacksmith shop, run by Joe Page, was later moved to a spot west of the Legion Hall. Fred Robinson constructed a furniture store and undertaking parlor on Main Street and used the upstairs for a hotel. That building is now occupied by the Gospel Hall Church, Babe's Beauty Shop, and several apartments. The two oldest homes in Dunkerton are Carlton Atkin's, built by John DeGraff, and Margie Rechkemmer's, which was moved in from Lester Center. Maude Lamb ran a millinery store in the house where Neva Siggelkow now lives. The First National Bank of Dunkerton was organized in 1903. Here is how A. S. Cummings described Dunkerton in the Atlas of Black Hawk County, published in 1910: Dunkerton is a neat and pretty little village vmh a population of about 300. The town's businesses include three general merchandise stores, a hardware and farm implements store, a furniture store, a hotel, a meat market, a restaurant, a barber shop, a factory equipped to furnish all kinds of building supplies, two blacksmith shops, two lumber yards, and the First National Bank. The town has a splendid new high school building and no saloons. Remember the Good Old Days ? 1. One of the first automobiles in town was owned by Charlie Dunkerton who ran a general store in the building which now houses McMillin's General Store. Charlie is pictured here giving a ride to his wife, Dell, and their baby, Wendell. Sitting in the back are Louis Fressle, Harriet Renz Lamb, and Herb Brant. 2. Everyday, area farmers would line up to deliver their milk to the Dunk- erton Creamery. 3. Many changes have been wrought on the Baptist Church since it was first built in Lester Center in 1877. 4. The view on Dunkerton's Main Street hasn't changed all that much since the early 1900's when this picture was taken. 5. For years this wooden bridge was used to cross Crain Creek into Dunkerton. 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