Fairmont Public School - Tiger Yearbook (Fairmont, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1976 volume:

. — The Tiger Fairmont Public School Fairmont, Nebraska 68354 In Memory Steve Thomsen The students of Fairmont High School dedicate the 1976 Tiger” in memory of our friend, Steve Thomsen. He was a popular member of our group throughout our school days, and we remember him with affection. In fact, his jokes and good times did much to keep our spirits high. Steve had his serious side as well. He excelled at sports, and teachers found him an eager student, par- ticularly inquisitive in math, science and shop. We Seniors must achieve that which Steve was denied the time to achieve. He will be a part of our endeavor for he was a part of us. Compliments of: HILTY’S SUPERMARKET-Fairmont TOM’S BARBER SHOP-Fairmont FARMERS CO-OP ASS’N-Fairmont BH L GRAIN CO., INC. 2 Administration FHS Administrators SUPERINTENDENT: Richard Ekwall (B.A.) U. of Nebr. (M.E.), (Ad. Spec.), U. of Minn, Algebra 1, Senior Sponsor. PRINCIPAL: Godfrey Machal U. of Nebr. (B.M.E.), (M.M.E.) Jr. Sr. High Music. Sophomore Class Sponsor. ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL: Lenoris Girmus, Doane, Fairbury Jr.. U. of Nebr. (B.S.). (M.E.), Reading Laboratory. Challenge. 4 Faculty Faculty Educates DEBRA TURMAN Kearney State College (B.A.), 7th and 8th Grade Language Arts. 7th Grade Social Studies. 7th Grade Sponsor. CLINTON BURGE Kearney State College (B.S.). Jr. Sr. High In- dustrial Education. 8th Grade Sponsor. Girls V.B . B.B., and Track Coach. BONNIE GRATOPP Univ. of Nebr.. High School Speech. All School Play director. Comp. Review. Practical Speech DOLEN FREEOUF Doane College (B.A.), Mathematics Physics. U. of Nebr. (M.A.), Science Education. 8th Grade Sponsor. RON REGIER Tabor College (B.A.). Social Science. Basket- ball and Boys Track Coach. Asst. Football Coach. Freshman Spon- sor. NANCY HEIM U. of Nebr. (B.S.. M.S.), Home Economics. Junior Sponsor. TIM TURMAN Chadron State (B.S.), Drivers Ed.. Elem. and High School P.E.. Foot- ball Coach. Asst. Basket- ball and Boys Track Coach. Junior Sponsor. LORRAINE LARSON Minot State N.D., (B.S.), Commercial. Yearbook. Sophomore Sponsor. KATHLEEN MILLER U. of Nebr.. (B.S.), Bio- logy. 7th and 8th Science. Physiology. Health Ed., Science Club. Science Fair. Senior Sponsor. TERRI BURGE Kearney State College. (B.S.). Sr. High English, Freshman Sponsor. Students CAROL MOLLARD Kearney State (B.A.). Kindergarten. Elemen- tary Jr. High Vocal Music. ELGA GEWECKE Kearney State College (B.S.) Math and Science. Pep Club. MARJORIE BENDER Univ. of Nebr. (B.S.C., M.E.D.). NDEA Institute. Concordia Teachers Col- lege. Library. JANELL UFFELMAN Concordia Teachers Col- lege. Special Education. H. DUANE BIRT Mich. State College. Univ. of Nebr.. Kearney State College. Counselor. School Assistants - Maxine Ackerman, elemen- tary school aide, keeps busy correcting papers. Taking care of office work is secretary. Shirly Kahler. Colleen Reed, our new library assistant. 7 School cooks. Darlene Nutz-head cook, Orrnene Alstrom and Sally Stone. Merlin Ehmen and Mel Ackerman keep the buses mov- ing. Compliments of YORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-York Fairmont School Custodians Clyde Arbuck and Gordon Cassidy are in charge of school maintenance. SJCMU9S A Path MARK BLEACH Mixed Chorus 1,2, Football 1-4. Boys Basketball 1.2, Class Officer 2.3. F Club 3.4. School Plays 3. Boys State 3. DEB BRISTOL Girls Glee 1-3. Mixed Chorus 1-3. Pep Club 1-4, Volleyball 3.4. Girls Track 1-4. National Honor Society 3.4. Pep Club Officer 4. Annual Staff 4, Athletic Queen 4. JOYCE BLOCK Girls Glee 1-3, Mixed Chorus 1-3, Pep Club 1-3. Speech Club 2. TOM DETWEILER Boys Basketball 3.4. Boys Track 3. F Club 4. School Plays 3.4. DEB BRIGHT Girls Glee 1-3. Mixed Chorus 1-3. Pep Club 1-4. Volleyball 1-4, Girls Track 1-4. Class Officer 2. National Honor Society 3.4. Science Club 4. School Plays 2.4. Speech Club 2.4 Annual Staff 4. Athletic Banquet At- tendant 4. Library Club 3.4. Out- standing Pep Club Member 2, Girls State 3. Marching Band 2-4. Pep Club Officer 4. DENNIS EHMEN Football 1-4. Boys Basketball 1-4. Boys Track 1-3, Student Council 2. F Club 1-4. Band 1.2, All State Foot- ball 3.4. All Conference Football Kicker 3,4. Basketball Honorable Mention All Conference 4. Prep All American Football 4. Prep All American Basketball 4. DEAN HENKEL Mixed Chorus 1,2, Boys Basketball 1, Band 1-3 To Remember MARY HALSEY Girls Glee 1-3, Mixed Chorus 1-3, Pep Club 1-4, Volleyball 1-4, Girls Basketball 4. Girls Track 1-4, National Honor Society 3,4, Pep Club Officer 4. Science Club 4. Band 1-4. Band Officer 4, School Plays 2.4. Speech Club 2.4. Annual Staff 4, Athletic Banquet Attendant 4. Instrumental Groups 1-4, Science Club Officer 4. Library Club 3 SHARON EKWALL Girls Glee 1-3. Mixed Chorus 1-3, Pep Club 1-4, Class Officer 2-4. Pep Club Officer 4. Band 1-3, School Plays 3, Annual Staff 1.3, Home- coming Attendant 1,4, Instrumental Groups 1.2. Paper Staff 3 BOYD HOLTMEIER Mixed Chorus 3.4 P 11 A Future CINDY JACOBSEN BILL JENSEN Girls Glee 1-3. Mixed Chorus 1-3. Pep Club 1-4, Volleyball 2.3. Girls Track 2. Cheerleader 2.3. Band 1-4, Band Officer 4. Annual Staff 4. Instrumental Groups 1-4, Vocal Solo 1-3. KIM KAHLER Girls Glee 1-3. Mixed Chorus 1-3, Pep Club 1-4 Volleyball 1-3. Girls Track 1-2, Student Council 3.4. Class Officer 1, Pep Club Officer 3,4, Band 1-3, School Plays 2. Speech Club 2. Annual Staff 3. Instrumental Groups 1-3, Vocal Solo 1-4. Mixed Chorus 4. Football 1, Boys Basketball 1-3, Speech Club 3,4. LEROY KLIPP Football 1-4, Boys Basketball 1-4. Boys Track 1. Class Officer 1.4. F Club 1-4, School Plays 4. Homecoming Attendant 2,4, All Conference Football 2-4, Honorable Mention Basketball 4. Homecoming King 4. 12 To Mold SHEREE KNESS Girls Glee 1-3, Mixed Chorus 1-3. Pep Club 1-4, National Honor Society 3-4. Annual Staff 4. STEVE METZGER Mixed Chorus 4. Football 1-4, Boys Basketball 1,3,4, Boys Track 1. F Club 1-4, All Conference Football 4. 4 4 DERALD NELSON Mixed Chorus 1,2 Football 1-4, Boys Basketball 1-4, Boys Track 1- 4, Student Council 1.4. Class Officer 2, F Club 1-4, School Plays 4, An- nual Staff 3. Homecoming Atten- dant 1.4. Athletic Banquet King 4, Paper Staff 3, Student Council Of- ficer 4, Honorable Mention All Conference 2, Pioneer All Conference Football 3.4. All State Football 3.4. Honorable Mention Pioneer Conference Basketball 4, Second Team All State Basketball 4, State Track Meet 1-3. BETH MACHAL Girls Glee 1-3. Mixed Chorus 1-3. Pep Club 1-4. Volleyball 1-4. Girls Track 1-4, Student Council 3. Class Officer 4. National Honor Society 3.4. Pep Club Officer 3. Cheerleader 2. Band 1-4. Band Of- ficer 4. School Plays 2.4 Annual Staff 1.2, Instrumental Groups 1-4. Homecoming Queen 4. Honorable Mention Volleyball 4. KELLY MCMAHON Girls Glee 1-3. Mixed Chorus 1-3, Pep Club 1-4, Student Council 1. Class Officer 3. Pep Club Officer 4. Band 1-2, Annual Staff 3, Homecoming Attendant 3. Roses NOEL REED Football 1-4, Boys Basketball 1-4, Boys Track 1-3, Class Officer 1,2, F Club 2-4, School Plays 4 MARK SCHEPERS Mixed Chorus 3, Football 1-4, Boys Basketball 1-4, Boys Track 1-4, Stu- dent Council 2,4, F Club 1-4, School Plays 3.4, Annual Staff 3, Homecoming Attendant 3, Athletic Banquet Attendant 4, Paper Staff 3, Pioneer All Conference Football 3.4 KELLY THOMPSON Mixed Chorus 4, Football 1-3, Boys Basketball 1-4, F Club 2-4, School Plays 2-4, Speech Club 3.4, Athletic Banquet Attendant 4 MARCIA SMITH JAY SNODGRASS Mixed Chorus 4. Football 1-4, Boys Track 2-4, F Club 3.4, School Plays 3. Speech Club 2 Girls Glee 1-3, Mixed Chorus 1-3, Pep Club 1-4, Volleyball 2-4, Girls Basketball 4. Class Officer 3,4, National Honor Society 3-4, Pep Club Officer 3. Band 1.2, Speech Club 2, Annual Staff 3.4. Instrumen- tal Groups 1,2 Senior’s Sneak To Colorado Mountain Scenery. The Senior's private ski lodge. While some were skiing, others were touring. Winter Park. On April 8.1976 the Senior Class left Fairmont and ten hours later were in Winter Park. There were many exciting things to do and see. After skiing and other winter fun. we left for the Casa Bonita in Denver. There we enjoyed Mexican and American food in a lush surroundings. Many Seniors felt this was the highlight of sneak. Then early Sunday morning the tired Seniors and sponsors arrived home safely. 15 The Ski Resort. Our Sponsor ? My ski’s are broken! Winter in April ??? Getting ready to ski. 16 Kelly to the Rescue! £ The Seniors At Work Play Derrie and Sharon Smile Kelly! Victory!!!! What are you looking for Dollies! Deb? Our Heroes??? Our man Kel! What’s that Beth? ■■ My Goodness!!!!! More Dollies !!!! I’m tired! Our Principal???? 17 Baccalaureate Pianist-Kathy Whitehead Processional . . Invocation .... Vocal Solo . . . Sermon......... Vocal Ensemble Benediction . . . Recessional . . . . . Kathy Whitehead Rev. Leland Kleopfer ..........Kim Kahler Rev. Leland Kleopfer ........Senior Girls Rev. Leland Kleopfer . . . Kathy Whitehead 18 Graduation 1976 BACK ROW: Sharon Ekwall. Mary Halsey. Joyce Block. Bill Jensen. Kelly Thompson. Mark Schepers. Boyd Holtmeier. Derrie Nelson, Dennis Ehmen, Tom Detweiler, Whitey Reed. Beth Machal. Deb Bright. FRONT ROW: Deb Bristol. Cindy Jacobsen, Sheree Kness, Bernard Judy. Jay Snodgrass. Steve Metzger. LeRoy Klipp, Mark Bleach. Dean Henkel. Marcia Smith, Kim Kahler. Kelly McMahon. Commencement Exercises Processional....... Invocation......... Music.............. Salutatory Address Valedictory Address . . . Commencement Address Presentation of Awards . Presentation of Class . . Presentation of Diplomas Benediction........... Recessional .......... ................... School Band ..............Rev. Jay Schmidt ..........Senior Girls Ensemble ..................Sheree Kness ...................Beth Machal ...................Marcia Smith Dr. Mabrey Miller. Academic Dean York College ......Godfrey Machal. Principal . . Richard Ekwall. Superintendent ....................Ray Johnson President of Board of Education ..............Rev. Jay Schmidt ................... School Band Ushers were Cindy Fischer and Tim Bleach. Dr. Mabrey Miller was the speaker. 19 Bicentennial Graduates The Valedictory Address was given by Marcia Smith The Salutatory Address was given by Sheree Kness Senior Girls Ensemble 20 Valedictorian-Marcia Smith, Co-Salutatorians-Sheree Kness Beth Machal Undergrads Prom Keeps Juniors Busy Tim Bleach Sherry Bonin Don Bristol Kim Dado Kevin Davis Kathy Ehmen Cindy Fischer Bob Hladik Jess Holland Ray Johnson Dave Koozer Shelly Malmgren Jerry Marget Terry McCoy Lori Nutz Carol Priefert Clark Rasmussen Rachel Schmidt John Wallin Kathy Whitehead NOT PICTURED: Bob Hoeft Jim Jacobsen Pat Kahler Bob Lovegrove Left to Right: Cindy Fischer-V. Pres.. Bob Hladik-Treas.. Tim Bleach-Sec.. Jess Holland-Pres. tigers 22 Sophomores Order Class Rings Brenda Arbuck Carol Bartlett Steve Bright Charlene Brown Dave Cassidy Jeff Davis Joe Daws Linda Fischer Crystal Hulse Susan Kelch Gina Keller Karen Kness Becky McCoy Terri McGowan Michelle Moul Bonita Moyle Roberta Nutz Mike Smith Julie Snodgrass Linda Softley Nancy Thole Pres.-Kevin Machal V. Pres.-Jan Snodgrass Sec.-Les Klipp Treas.-Randy Arbuck Compliments of: TOWER CAFE-Fairmont TRIM TRESS BEAUTY SALON-Fairmont STOCKMANS CLUB-Fairmont SHEAR MAGIC BEAUTY SALON-Fairmont The Freshman’s First Year In FHS Linda Priefert-Pres. Bill Softley-V. Pres. Julie Murrell-Sec. Tom Kahler-Treas. Theresa Bauman Debra Bonin Mike Ehmen Howard Glenn Joe Hocutt Jennifer Jennett Jon Johnson Don Korbelik John Krejci Rodney Manning Gary McBride Shannon McMahon Louis Moul, Jr. Larry Nutz Juanita Peschel Robert Roper Philip Schmidt DeAnna Smith James Snodgrass Joan Snodgrass Jennifer Thompson Jim Wallin Terri Williams Rhonda Whitehead 24 Eighth Grade Prepares For High School I Randy Ehmen Susan Galaway Wilma Glenn Dana Galusha Linda Logan Brad Moul Brian Moul Melanie Moul Sherry Moyle Trenda Nun LaDonna Nutz Brenda Peschel Allen Quick Daryn Samsel Mark Scheil David Swartz Donna Vodicka Joe Wallin Randy Whitehead Desiree Johnson-Pres. Leanne Brown-V. Pres. Theresa Komarek-Sec. Steve Koozer-Treas. 25 Seventh Grade Kevin Koozer-Pres. Kenny McCoy-V. Pres. Dale Korbelik-Sec.-Treas. Shelly Berggren Bill Ehmen Francie Jacobsen Susan Jacobsen Dan Johnson Cristy Koca Sheryl Krejci Margie Layne Roger Nun Randy Nutz Sherry Edwards Stacey Reed Julie Roper David Smith Joel Snodgrass Jeff Wallin 26 Organizations Twirlers The 1975-76 Twirlers are from left to right: Head twirler Brenda Arbuck. Linda Priefert. Drum Majorette Mary Halsey. Susan Kelch. and Carol Priefert. Cadet Band BACK ROW: Gina Kinley. Shelly Berggren. Theresa Lowe. Shawn Frazier. Mike Schmidt. Dale Korbelik. David Smith. Bill Ehmen. and Director-Mr. Machal. THIRD ROW: Linda Lott. Michelle Kelch. and Renee Redwine SECOND ROW: Julie Metzger. Linda Logan. Debbie Jacobsen. Julie Roper. Sherry Edwards. LaDonna Nutz. Melanie Moul. Dana Galusha. David Swartz. LaRae Johnson. Susan Johnson. DeAnn Brown, and Randy Whitehead. FRONT ROW: Terri Komarek. Desiree John- son. Susan Jacobsen. Franci Jacobsen. Cindy Anderson. Tammy Roper. Sherri Krejci. and Donna Vodicka. 28 Concert Band BACK ROW: Bonita Moyle. Crystal Hulse, and Deb Bright. FOURTH ROW: Rhonda Whitehead. Julie Roper. Shelly Berggren. Bill Ehmen. David Smith. Dale Korbelik, Joe Dawes. Rob Roper. Carol Priefert, Jenny Thompson. Don Korbelik, and Director- Mr. Machal. THIRD ROW: Michelle Moul. Ray Johnson. Randy Whitehead. Jon Johnson. LeAnn Brown. Charlene Brown. Shannon McMahon, Gary McBride. John Krejci, David Swartz. Dana Galusha. Sherri Edwards. La Donna Nutz. Melanie Moul. Terri Komarek, and Linda Logan. SECOND ROW: David Cassidy. Donna Vodicka. Cheryl Krejci. Teri McGowan. Cindy Jacobsen. Beth Machal. Karen Kness. Mary Halsey. Mike Smith. Clark Rasmussen. Kevin Machal. Mike Ehmen. Nancy Thole, and Desiree Johnson. FRONT ROW: Terri Williams. DeAnna Smith, Franci Jacobsen. Linda Priefert. Brenda Arbuck. Susan Kelch. Lorri Nutz. Kathy Whitehead, and Roberta Nutz. Stage Band BACK ROW: Mark Thoman and Director-Mr. Machal. MIDDLE ROW: Don Korbelik. Charlene Brown, Mary Halsey. Beth Machal. Karen Kness, Clark Rasmussen, Kevin Machal. Mike Smith, and Kathy Whitehead. FRONT ROW: Michelle Moul. Teri McGowan. Cindy Jacobsen. Donna Vodicka. David Cassidy. Randy Whitehead, and Ray Johnson. Music Groups Soloists were. TOP ROW: Charlene Brown. Mary Halsey. Kathy Whitehead, and Carol Priefert. BOTTOM ROW: Lori Nutz, Rhonda Whitehead. Terri Williams. Linda Priefert. and Karen Kness. Saxophone Quartette: Michele Moul. Cindy Jacobsen. Donna Vodicka. and David Cassidy. 30 Mixed Clarinet Quartette: Linda Priefert. Lori Nutz. Roberta Nutz. and Kathy Whitehead. Rank High MUSIC CONTEST RATINGS Saxophone Quartet.................... Clarinet Solo-Kathy Whitehead........ Bass Clarinet Solo-Linda Priefert ... Trumpet Solo-Mary Halsey............. Trumpet Solo-Karen Kness............. Trombonium Solo-Charlene Brown....... Drum Quintet ......................................1 Clarinet Duet .....................................1 Mixed Clarinet Quartet.............................1 Vocal Solo-Linda Priefert .........................2 Vocal Solo-Carol Priefert .........................2 Vocal Solo-Kirn Kahler.............................2 Clarinet Solo-Lori Nutz............................2 Flute Solo-Terri Williams..........................2 Trumpet Duet.......................................2 Trumpet Trio ......................................2 Trumpet Quartet....................................2 Clarinet Trio......................................2 Girls Vocal Duet...................................2 Saxophone Trio ....................................2 Girls Sextet.......................................2 Girls Triple Trio .................................2 Band...............................................2 Girls Trio ........................................3 Band Officers: Cindy Jacobsen-Sec., Beth Machal-Pres., Mary Halsey V. Pres., and Ray Johnson-Reporter. Mixed Chorus Girls Glee FRONT ROW: Director-Mr. Machal, Carol Bartlett. Jenny Jennett. Lori Nutz. Julie Snodgrass. Roberta Nutz. Susan Kelch. Brenda Arbuck. Michelle Moul, Charlene Brown, and Rhonda Whitehead. SECOND ROW: Jess Holland. Theresa Bauman. Deb Bonin. Kim Dado. Kathy Ehmen. Carol Priefert. Shelly Malmgren. Cindy Fischer. Shannon McMahon. Linda Priefert. and Julie Murrell. THIRD ROW: Jenny Thompson. Terri Williams. Joan Snodgrass. Steve Bright. Dave Cassidy. Joe Dawes. Randy Arbuck. Kevin Machal. Mike Ehmen, Tom Kahler, Jim Snodgrass, and Phillip Schmidt. FOURTH ROW: Juanita Peschel, DeAnna Smith. Jerry Marget. J. R. Moul. John Krejci, Bill Softley, Don Korbelik, Rob Roper. Gary McBride. Jon Johnson, and Mark Bleach. FIFTH ROW: Gina Keller. Crystal Hulse. Rod Manning. Bill Jensen. Boyd Holtmeier. Bernard Judy. Steve Metzger. Chester Moyle. Jay Snodgrass, and Kelly Thompson. 31 Student Council BACK ROW: Joe Dawes. Don Bristol. Dave Koozer. Ray Johnson. Derrie Nelson. Kim Kahler. Crystal Hulse. Mark Schepers. and Randy Nutz. FRONT ROW: Jon Johnson. Donna Vodicka. Tammy Roper. Joan Snodgrass, and Randy Whitehead. Honor Society BACK ROW: Cindy Fischer. Sherry Bonin. Don Bristol. Clark Rasmussen. Kathy Whitehead, and Rachel Schmidt. FRONT ROW: Beth Machal. Marcia Smith. Mary Halsey. Sheree Kness. Deb Bristol, and Deb Bright. 32 Library Club Has Many Jobs STANDING left to right, student librarians. Deb Bright and Deb Bristol. SITTING is assistant librarian. Colleen Reed, and head librarian Mrs. Bender. Annual Staff BACK ROW: Jess Holland. Lori Nutz, Becky McCoy. Deb Bright. Sheree Kness. Deb Bristol. Mrs. Larson-sponsor. Shelly Malmgren. FRONT ROW: Linda Softley. Marcia Smith. Cindy Jacobsen. Mary Halsey. Mark, don’t hurt Rod too bad. What is it?—Kevin. The Great Race. ?????????? Smile! You’re on Candid Camera. 34 Dave. The Bionic Man. Pep Club Gets New Uniforms BACK ROW: Deb Bristol. Cindy Jacobsen. Kim Kahler. Kelly McMahon. Sheree Kness. Marcia Smith. Sharon Ekwall. Beth Machal. Mary Halsey. Deb Bright. FOURTH ROW: Sponsor-Miss Gewecke. Shelly Malmgren. Cindy Fischer. Kathy Ehmen. Carol Priefert. Jess Holland. Kathy Whitehead. Linda Softley. THIRD ROW: Brenda Arbuck. Susan Kelch. Jan Snodgrass. Bonita Moyle. Terri McGowan. Michelle Moul. Charlene Brown, Carol Bartlett. Becky McCoy. SECOND ROW: Shannon Mc- Mahon. Jenny Jennett. DeAnna Smith. Juanita Peschel, Rhonda Whitehead. Joan Snodgrass. Jenny Thompson. Theresa Bauman. FRONT ROW: Julie Murrell. Linda Priefert. Crystal Hulse. Nancy Thole. Linda Fischer. Karen Kness. Pep Club officers are: BACK ROW left to right: Deb Bright-Sales Captain. Sharon Ekwall-President, Kelly McMahon- Treasurer. Deb Bristol-Vice President. Kim Kahler-Secretary. STANDING Mary Halsey-Assistant Sales Captain. Compliments of: McCLELLAN DRUG CO-Fairmont TED’S OK TIRES-Sutton 35 Cheerleaders Backed The Boys Left to right: Nancy Thole. Linda Fischer. Julie Murrell. Linda Priefert. Head Cheerleader Karen Kness. and Crystal Hulse. The cheerleaders yelling at a home football game. Science Club, New Activity BACK ROW: Kenny McCoy, Linda Softley. Crystal Hulse, Susan Kelch. Brenda Arbuck. Linda Priefert. Michelle Moul. and Julie Snodgrass. THIRD ROW: Carol Priefert. Randy Whitehead. Bill Ehmen. Kevin Machal. David Cassidy. Joe Dawes. Mike Smith. Mary Halsey, and Deb Bright. SECOND ROW: Kathy Ehmen. Kevin Koozer. Chester Moyle. Tim Bleach. Bob Hladik. Randy Arbuck. Dale Korbelik. and Randy Nutz. FIRST ROW: Sponsor-Miss Miller. Stacey Reed. Shelley Berggren, Julie Roper. Franci Jacobsen. Sherry Edwards. Sheryl Krejci. Susan Jacobsen. Trenda Nun. and Jeff Wallin. Science Club Officers Carol Priefert-News Reporter. Deb Bright-Secretary. Mary Halsey-Vice President. Kevin Machal-President. Brenda Arbuck-Historian. and Linda Softley-Treasurer. Science Club was a new activity this year. The sponsor was Miss Miller. The club held a Science Fair and gave out awards for many projects. Grand prize winner in the Junior High division was Kevin Koozer. followed by Stacey Reed. Shelley Berggren. and Dana Galusha. Sherry Bonin received grand prize in the Senior Division. Marcia Smith received reserved grand, followed by Carol Priefert. Deb Bright, and Bob Hladik. Winners at the State Science Fair were: Carol Priefert 4th in Zoology. Dana Galusha 3rd in Engineering. Stacey Reed 2nd in Earth Space Science, and Kevin Koozer 3rd in Behavioral Science. Kevin and Stacey both Received the Army Award, and Stacey received the E-week award. The Science Students of the year were Kevin Machal and Kevin Koozer. 37 Science Club Winners Dana Gatusha Three students attended outdoor encounter. They were Ray Johnson. Crystal Hulse, and Linda Softley. 38 Activities Plays Very Successful Tribes BACK ROW: Mark Schepers, Derrie Nelson. Ray Johnson. Bob Hoeft. and Jerry Marget. FRONT ROW: Rod Manning. Kevin Machal. John Krejci. Pat Kahler. and J. R. Moul. NOT PICTURED Mark Thoman. Feudin’ Mountain Boys 40 BACK ROW: Sherry Bonin. Kathy Whitehead. LeRoy Klipp, Whitey Reed. John Krejci. Beth Machal. and Rachel Schmidt. MIDDLE ROW: Mike Smith. Kelly Thompson. Mark Bleach. J. R. Moul. and Clark Rasmussen. FRONT ROW: Mary Halsey and Deb Bright. Outstanding Year For Speech Club BACK ROW: Brenda Arbuck, Mike Smith, Clark Rasmussen. Becky McCoy, and Jay Snodgrass. MIDDLE ROW: Sherry Bonin. Linda Softley. Susan Kelch, Kevin Machal. and Joe Dawes. FRONT ROW: Mary Halsey. Beth Machal. Deb Bright. Kathy Whitehead, and Director-Mrs. Gratopp. LEFT: Linda Softley won a purple ribbon on her 4-H Speech. RIGHT: Julie Snodgrass got a first place ribbon at the District Natural Resources speech contest. LEFT: Mary Halsey gave an American Legion speech at the District contest. RIGHT: Beth Machal gave a VFW speech and placed first in the county, and second in the District contest. Compliments of: FARMERS COOP OIL-McCool WHITE STANDARD-McCool G G GROCERY-McCool 41 “76” Prom The Acceptance speech was given by Marcia Smith. Jess Holland was the toastmistress. 42 A Love Story Scene. Love Story A Gate to Love On April 30, 1976, the Juniors proudly presented the Seniors with Love Story.” After a delicious meal the students danced to the Country Boys in a beautifully decorated multi-purpose room. The Juniors put alot of hard work into making this even- ing an enjoyable one. It was an evening that the Seniors would never forget and enjoyed by all. 43 Sophomore Servers 1975-1976 Freshmen Attendants-Jenny Thompson and Mike Ehmen. Sophomore Attendants-Linda Fischer and Dave Cassidy. Queen Beth Machal and King LeRoy Klipp. Senior Attendants-Sharon Ekwall and Derrie Nelson. Ceremonies for the annual homecoming were held at half-time of the Waterloo game where Fairmont came on top with an impressive win. Beth Machal was crowned Queen and LeRoy Klipp King. 44 Junior Attendants-Carol Priefert and Tim Bleach. Homecoming Science Club-3rd Place Sophomore Float On October 16. 1975 Homecoming festivities began with a parade with the band. Pep Club, each class and business organizations participating. Prizes announced at half-time of the game were as follows: Juniors-lst. 7th grade-2nd. and Science Club 3rd. Junior Float-lst Place Compliments of: FARMERS COOP CO.-Milligan MANNING GRAIN CO.-Burress HUBER’S STANDARD-Grafton GRAFTON STATE BANK-Grafton 45 Tiger Paradise The 1975-76 Royalty L.-R. Mark Schepers. Kelly Thompson, King-Derrie Nelson, Queen-Deb Bristol. Deb Bright, and Mary Halsey. The 1975-76 Athletic Banquet was held March 19. 1976. The theme chosen for this year was Tiger Paradise”. The meal was catered by Camelot Inn. Sharon Ekwall. President of the Pep Club was Toastmistress for the evening. After the meal, she presented the royalty. Derrie Nelson and Deb Bristol were crowned 1975- 76 Athletic King and Queen. Athletic awards were given out by Mr. Regier-Basketball Coach. Mr. Turman- Football Coach, and Mr. Burge-Volleyball Coach. Music for the dance was provided by the Elastic Band. 46 Athletics Tigers Have A BACK ROW: Student Mgr.-Steve Koozer, Mike Smith. Les Klipp. Tim Bleach. Clark Rasmussen. Bob Lovegrove. Dave Koozer. Bob Hoeft. Don Bristol. Bob Hladik. Student Mgr.-Mark Scheil. MIDDLE ROW: Rod Manning. Don Korbelik, Mike Ehmen. Dave Cassidy. Kevin Machal. Mark Thoman. John Krejci, Joe Daws. FRONT ROW: Head Coach-Mr. Turman. Jay Snodgrass. Whitey Reed. Bernard Judy. Steve Metzger. Mark Schepers. LeRoy Klipp. Derrie Nelson. Dennis Ehmen. Mark Bleach. Ass’t Coach-Mr. Regier. Fairmont 3 Deshler 0 Fairmont 0 Clay Center 16 Fairmont 9 Meridian 0 Fairmont 32 Shickley 12 Fairmont 27 Polk 6 Fairmont 41 Waterloo 16 Fairmont 43 Dorchester 14 Fairmont 0 Exeter 0 Fairmont 13 Shickley 17 •Pioneer Conference Playoff The 1975 football season was a good one for the Fairmont High School Tigers. They ended the season with a 6-2-1 record. Reflecting back on the season. Fair- mont was outplayed in only one game and that was a 16-0 loss to Clay Center. After that loss the offense went to work and scored. The tie with Exeter was very disappointing because it ended all possibilities of a state play-off berth. It was a game in which Fairmont moved the ball well in the mid- dle of the field but failed to punch it across the goal line. The final game was lost to Shickley 17-13 on the conference play off. It was a very exciting game and the lead changed sides 3 times. Fairmont mounted a drive late in the 4th quarter and pushed the ball down to the 1 yard line when the gun sounded, ending the game and the season. Coach Turman gives Mike Smith last minute strategy. 48 Good Season Tigers will work it out! I got him Dennis, go ahead! Tiger Touchdown Compliments of: JOHNSON PHARMACY-Friend YOKELS HARDWARE FURNITURE-Friend BARKMEIERS-Exeter EXETER COOP ELEVATOR CO.-Exeter 49 Tigers Have VARSITY TIGER MEMBERS. BACK ROW: Steve Metzger, Tom Detweiler. Mark Schepers. Ray Johnson. Clark Rasmussen, Whitey Reed. Dave Cassidy. FRONT ROW: Coach-Ron Regier, Kelly Thompson, Dennis Ehmen Dave Koozer. Derrie Nelson. LeRoy Klipp, Asst. Coach Tim Turman. RESERVES. BACK ROW: J. R. Moul. Randy Arbuck. Ray Johnson. John Wallin. Clark Rasmussen. Jon John- son. Coach Mr. Turman. MIDDLE ROW: Joe Daws. Bill Softley. Don Korbelik. Mike Ehmen Dave Cassidy Kevin Machal. Robby Roper. Gary McBride. FRONT ROW: Rod Manning. Jeff Davis. John Kreici Les KNdd Mike Smith. Steve Bright. Don Bristol. Successful Season Senior Derrie Nelson led the Tigers in rebounding and was second in team scoring. Derrie was selected as Second Team All-Conference and also Second-Team All-State. Junior Dave Koozer led the Tigers in scoring and was second in rebounding. Dave was selected as one of the First Five All-Conference. Dennis takes a shot. Derrie shooting a freethrow. Dave fights for a rebound. Fairmont 67 McCool Fairmont 78 Lawrence Fairmont 73 Giltner Fairmont 85 Bruning Fairmont 77 Benedict Fairmont 61 Bradshaw , Fairmont 66 McCool Fairmont 43 Shickley Fairmont 47 Dochester (ot) Fairmont 76 Meridian •Fairmont 57 Clay Center •Fairmont 50 Lawrence (ot) •Fairmont 37 Shickley Fairmont 98 Ohiowa Fairmont 57 Exeter Fairmont 81 Davenport Fairmont 67 Deshler Fairmont 59 Hampton Fairmont 88 Clay Center Fairmont 65 Friend ••Fairmont 67 Bruning ••Fairmont 75 Exeter ••Fairmont 52 Shickley '••Fairmont 42 Nelson •Pioneer Conference •‘Districts •••Regionals 57 43 53 45 38 53 56 57 50 35 27 48 53 46 39 64 48 63 65 62 37 57 51 53 The Fairmont Tigers began a very successful basketball season by win- ning their first seven games, including capturing the Bradshaw Holiday Tour- nament. The Tigers were Runner Up in the Pioneer Conference Tourney. The end of the season was just as rewarding as the first with the Tigers beating highly regarded Class C Friend, and then becoming District Champions. The Tigers ended the 1975-76 season by loosing in the Regionals to soon to beat Class D State Champion Nelson. The final record for the Tigers was 19 wins and 5 losses. The Fairmont Tigers ended with a fine rating of 3rd in Class D in both major newspapers. 51 The Tigerettes BACK ROW: Kim Dado-Student Mgr.. Jess Holland. Carol Priefert. Cindy Fischer. Charlene Brown. Karen Kness. Linda Softley. Shelly Malmgren, Coach-Mr. Burge. Kathy Whitehead. FRONT ROW: Deb Bristol. Beth Machal. Deb Bright. Marcia Smith. Mary Halsey. Becky McCoy. BACK ROW: Kim Dado. Crystal Hulse. Nancy Thole. Shannon McMahon. Linda Priefert. Theresa Bauman. Jennifer Thomp- son. Rhonda Whitehead. Joan Snodgrass. Coach-Mr. Burge. FRONT ROW: Julie Murrell. Kathy Ehmen. Juanita Peschel. Lin- da Fischer. 52 Setting the ball for a spike. SEASON RECORD Giltner They Wilber They Clay Center We Exeter We Bruning They Dorchester They Lawrence We Milligan They Meridian They Ohiowa They Geneva North We Deshler They Dorchester They Meridian They Shickley They The volleyball season saw the girls on the short end of a 5-10 record. Team continuity seemed to come and go during the season. The highlight of the season was a 4th place finish in the Pioneer Conference Tournament. The reserves ended their season with a 6-5 record. In the East Pioneer Conference. Honorable Mention All- Conference honors went to Beth Machal Linda Softley. Our reserves in their defensive formation. Beth Machal Linda Softley. Honorable Mention All-. Conference East Division. 53 Tiger Spirit BACK ROW: Linda Fischer. Jess Holland. Coach-Mr. Burge. Susan Kelch, Jan Snodgrass. Kathy Ehmen. DeAnna Smith. Lin- da Priefert. Rhonda Whitehead. Nancy Thole. Joan Snodgrass. Kathy Whitehead. Student Mgr.-Sherry Moyle. FRONT ROW: Carol Priefert. Becky McCoy. Charlene Brown. Linda Softley. Marcia Smith, Mary Halsey SEASON RECORD Fairmont 38 Geneva 45 Fairmont 44 Deshler 22 Fairmont 28 Dorchester 60 Fairmont 36 Shickley 21 Fairmont 42 Ohiowa 19 Fairmont 36 Exeter 18 Fairmont 49 Meridian 34 Fairmont 57 Geneva North 42 Fairmont 47 Polk 38 Fairmont 57 Ohiowa 26 Fairmont 41 Deshler 27 Fairmont 61 McCool Junction 30 Compliments of: JACOX JEWELRY-Geneva FILLMORE COUNTY-BANK-Geneva DEE’S SEWING SHOP-Geneva WYNNE TRANSPORT SERVICE-Geneva After dropping the first and third basketball games, the girls finished the remainder of the season undefeated. Team play, offensively and defensively, highlighted the season. The team held their opponents to 32 points per contest while scoring 45 points per contest. District and State play would have been a good reward for a fine season. Next year, the team will be working toward con- ference, district and state play. Outstanding Individual Highs In A Game: Points: 28 Charlene Brown Rebounds: 22 Becky McCoy Assists: 5 Linda Softley Steals: 10 Linda Softley 54 Becky's Free Throw Attempt. Pays Off Bench Support Who's defending Geneva's 10. Compliments of: BARBUR FLORAL CO.-Geneva DR’S. ASHBY ASHBY-Geneva BETTY’S DRIVE-IN-Geneva HERMAN L. LARSEN REAL ESTATE INSURANCE-Geneva 55 Boys Track Takes State Honors BACK ROW: Coach-Mr. Regier. Clark Rasmussen, Dave Koozer. Derrie Nelson. Mark Schepers. J. H. Moul, Coach-Mr. Tur- man. FRONT ROW: Tim Bleach. Mike Smith. Rod Manning. Jay Snodgrass. Don Korbelik, Mike Ehmen. Dave Cassidy. The ooys track team completed a most successful track season. The team, although limited in depth, placed 4th in the District meet qualifing 3 boys in 4 events for the state meet. Mark Schepers won the State Class D Championship in the shot put with a heave of 49’5Vfc. Don Bristol, as a junior, placed fourth in the 880 with a time of 2:03. Derrie Nelson place 5th in the 440 and had a 52. tim- ing in the preliminaries. These earned Fairmont 8th place in the state meet and did much to build our track program and tradition. Left to Right: Mark Schepers. Derrie Nelson, Don Bristol Compliments of: EAT’N TOTE DRIVE IN-Geneva SAFEWAY-Geneva LAMPLIGHTER CAFE-Geneva GENEVA STATE BANK-Geneva 56 Girls Track Has A Good Year BACK ROW: Charlene Brown. Juanita Peschel. Julie Murrell. Linda Priefert. MIDDLE ROW: Deb Bright. Carol Priefert, Becky McCoy. Mary Halsey. Jan Snodgrass. FRONT ROW: Coach-Mr. Burge. Joan Snodgrass, Beth Machal. Jess Holland. Deb Bristol. Karen Kness. Student Mgr.-Susan Kelch. Breaking the school record In Discus was Charlene Brown 96'8 3 4'. Hurdles and Long Jump. Mile Relay consisted of: Carol Priefert. Jess Holland. Linda Priefert. Mary Halsey. SCHOOL RECORD 80 yd. Hurdles-Becky McCoy-11.9 220 yd. Dash-Joan Snodgrass-29.4 440 yd. Run-Carol Priefert-66.3 Mile Run-Linda Priefert-6:20.8 Discus-Charlene Brown-96 8 3 4' Mile Relay-Mary Halsey. Linda Priefert. Jess Holland Carol Priefert. Becky McCoy-Long Jump-16'2' Compliments of: GENEVA INSURANCE AGENCY-Geneva PAT CUMBERLANDS-Geneva DOUG FAIMON DRUG STORE-Geneva MELTON-ISSLER MOTORS-Geneva 57 Jr. High Sports Varsity Basketball Boys were from left to right; BACK ROW: Daren Samsel, Dale Korbelik. Joel Snodgrass. CENTER ROW: Bill Ehmen. Kevin Koozer. Randy Nutz. Kenny McCoy. David Smith. FRONT ROW: Allen Quick. Dana Galusha. Steve Koozer. Randv Whitehead. Randy Ehmen. Mark Scheil. Varsity Volleyball Girls were from left to right; BACK ROW: Terri Komarek. Melanie Moul. Leanne Brown. CENTER ROW: Donna Vodicka. Sherry Moyle. Susan Galaway. Brenda Peschel. Coach-Mr. Burge. FRONT ROW Susan Jacobsen. Sheryl Krejci, Shelly Berggren. Julie Roper. Franci Jacobsen. Desiree Johnson. Grade School Kindergarten BACK ROW: Marcia Lefler, Jane Lowe. Chuckie Nun. Aaron Miller. Steve Giombetti. Scott Hurst. Loren Stevenson. Jerrie Radke. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Molland, David Ross. Stephanie Fordyce. Danny Scheil. Eddy Manthei, Merle Swartz. Larry Mef- ford, Randell Verhage. and Chelsa Nabity. NOT PICTURED: Mike Smith. First Grade BACK ROW: Kristi Mollard, Kim Hall. Daniel Hall. Tracy Komorek. Jeff Nun, Patty Thomsen. John Block. Jon Murphy. MIDDLE ROW: Marcy Jacobson. Shelly Moyle. Kimberly Schmidt. Cathy Rushing. Linda Kahler. Gina Galusha. Ronald Ross. Mark Hanson, John Kelch. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Striggow. Donald Ross. Kerri Whitehead. Tiffany Edwards. Kim Kingery. Ken- dall Verhage. Jimmie Glenn. Brent Hulse. 60 Second Grade BACK ROW: Sue Anne Galusha. Charlene Johnson, P. J. O’Connor, Sherilyn Smith. Christina Frazier, Jackie Metzger. Terry Nun, Richard Logan, Trent Redwine. MIDDLE ROW: Miss Kauffman. Lori Kelch, Paul Burback, Kristi Nedrow. Tony Giombet- ti, Jimmy Ross. Kristin Hall. Bobbi Radke, Shane Jantzi. Sally Hilty. FRONT ROW: Denise Miller. Kim Alstrom. Jodi Snodgrass, Dick Koca, Sheri Frazier, Amber Hynes. Shaun Nutz. Third Grade BACK ROW: Scott Nutz, Lori Nedrow. Kenny Berggren. Shelly Kingery. Sindy Striker. Kristen Anderson. Mark Weinman. Danny Fischer. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Tesar. Jerri Murphy. LaRae Johnson. Dean Kelch. Bruce Moul. John Jacobsen. Cindy Ar- buck. Kelly Komarek. 61 Fourth Grade BACK ROW: Mark Quick, Darcy Moul. Bonnie Galusha, Kenny Krejci. Jeffery Thompson. Margie Koca. Nancy Galaway. Anita Mollard, Junior Simacek. Erin McMahon. JoDeen Hanson. MIDDLE ROW: Gina Giombetti. Jody Jacobsen. Michael Schepers. Brent Reed. Dawn Radke. Shelly Jantzi. Jeff Kelch. Vicky Johnson. Tim Smith. Timmy Lowe. FRONT ROW: Sandy Bright. Kristine Seward. Shawnie Edwards. Gary Roper. Mike Scheil. Billy Layne, Matt Nutz. Daren Galusha. Bruce Umstead. Ellen Kahler. Miss Welch. Fifth Grade BACK ROW: Mr. Sibert. hawn Seward. Brian Wettstead. Micky Kelch. Vicky Starr. Shawn Frazier. Cindy Anderson, Debbie Jacobsen. Julie Bristol. FRONT ROW: Linda Lott. Patti Judy. Joanna Nutz. Tommie Galusha. Phillip Swartz. Mike Schmidt. Sabrina Hilty, Billy Jo Rushing. Sixth Grade BACK ROW: Tammy Roper. Susan Johnson. Gina Kinley. Troy Starr. Randy Nun. MIDDLE ROW: Renee Johnson. Manda Samsel. Mike Manning, Julie Metzger. Teresa Lowe. Grace Rushing. Scott Jantzi. FRONT ROW: Jamie Miller, James Lott. Renee Redwine. Chris Moyle, Douglas Scheil, Cindy Simacek, Miss Whitemore. Autographs •vs n ’°w ®an OJ w H1HOMS1VM m 9 m WALS WORTH Marce 11m. Mo.. U.S.A.