Fort Benton High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Fort Benton, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1972 volume:

WELCOME TO ONCE UPON A TIME TABLE OF CONTENTS FACULTY ADMINISTRATION PAGE 3 GRADES K-9 PAGE 10 UNDERCLASSMEN PAGE 31 ORGANIZATIONS PAGE 38 ATHLETICS PAGE 47 ACTIVITIES PAGE 65 SCHOOL LIFE PAGE 78 SENIORS PAGE 91 INDEX PAGE 105 ADVERTISING PAGE 107 FAVORITES PAGE 111 GRADE SCHOOL FACULTY Kindergarten Mrs. Konen Special Fd. 1st Grade Mrs. Smith 2nd G rade Transitional Mrs. Booth Mrs. McGinnis Transitional 3rd Grade Mrs. Bylund 4 Mrs. Dunnwebber Mrs. Dullenty 6th G rade Mr. Matthews HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Trying their best to impart some knowledge about Rocks, plants, animals, chemicals and all other stuff related to life, physical and chemical sciences were; (L to R) Mr. Bill Kindzerski; Mr. Walter Marten and Mr. Dick Madsen. Numbers and balanced check- books and things are of concern to the math department of (L to R) Mr. Jay Herman, Mrs. Kathleen Holm and Mr. Royce Cappis. 5 Bridging the gap between the vocational areas and the academic fields is the job of Transitional Room Teacher; Mr. John Lulf (Above L) Mr. Robert Lewis (Above Center) The Special Education Instructor, and the Guidance Counselers Mr. Pat Flanagan and Mr. Ken Tintinger (Above R) In the academic field we found teachers like the English Dept. (Right from L to R) Mr. Miller, Mr. Hammer, Mrs. Herman, Mr. Stephens, Mr. Baker and Mr. Todd. Making it easier to cope with everyday business and chores is the responsibility of vocational area Teachers; Miss Pam Woldtvedt (Below). Home Fc; Mr. Gail Stensland (Center) Vo-Ag; and Mr. John Jones and Mr. Ron Shoquist (Right) Business. Basic Foundations of any school include work by the Physical Education Department done here by Mrs. Karen Taylor and Mr. Doug Ferguson (Top L); and the Social Studies Personel who include (From L) Mr. Ron Jovonovich, Mr. Harry Buckingham, and Mr. Mike Harrington (Below) Added Interest is supplied by the Music Department of Mr. Robert Singer and Mr. Allen Hansen (Middle L); and Foreign Language Teachers Mrs. Herman and Mr. Baker (Middle R). Directing a new federally sponsored support team was Mr. Jack Lepley with help from Mrs. Peggy Lattin (Far L). Naturally a vital function is provided to the school by the librarian Miss Alice Brownell, (R). 7 Providing the necessary clerical and supportive administrative help, these six assured the smooth running of the school system. From Top Left Clockwise, they were: Mrs. Candy Jerome, Elementary Secretary; Miss Connie Hardy, Jr. High Secretary; Mrs. Audrey Jensen High School Secretary; Mrs. Marilyn Miller Superintendents office; Mr. James Pressey, Business Manager; and Mrs. McCafferty, Media Aide. Additional but necessary services were provided by Mrs. Margaret Burnham, Nurse G Speech Therapist (Above L). The Bus drivers including Mr. Speed Steinbacher, Mr. Jim Jasper, Mr. Paul Violett, Mr. Wally Morger, Mr. Ken Burlingame, Mr. Jerry Bach, and Mr. Garrett Vermullin, (not pictured). Hot lunch service was provided by the cooks (Right) Mrs. Settem and Mrs. Keeler. 8 Direction of the school system is given by the leadership of Superintendent William Hoppes (Top L.) with Principal James Longin (Top R. ) Jr. High Principal Ray Grande (Bottom L. ) and High School Principal Dave Meissner (Bottom R.). 9 RECESS TIME SURE FLIES WHEN YOU’RE HAVING FUN GRADES KINDERGARTEN OPENING THE DOOR TO THE BEGINNING Jennifer Good Tracy Hanni Carollyn Higley Craig Hoppis Shelley Jones Allen Kindzerski Lora La Belle James Lambert Debra Lambert Dianne Larson Michelle Longin Michael Lundy Scott Meissner Andrew Mousel Juliana Nagengast Gail Polanchek Michelle Pugh Tyler Rae Eugena Sheldon James Stepnens Wesley Tutt Deanna Welsh SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASS CLASS OF -83- LIRST GRADE David Armon Bobbi Bach Kevin Bokovoy Brian Bylund Larry Carlstrom Doug Cherry Jan Deck Chris Drube Terry Dudley Gary Erickson 12 Lyle Fatz Marta Ferguson Karie Gardner Paula Good Robert Hodges Cathy Tadej D'Ann Tintinge Mark Tonne Kelly West Carrie Winkle THE ABILITY TO LEARN AND THE ABILITY TO KNOW... Jodi Feltz Wayne Fuller Bobby Hampton Terry Higley Merlin Hodges SECOND GRADE CLASS OF -82- Kelly Cassutt Ron Clark Ida Croft Jeff Davison Shannon Decker Sharon Dudley Mike Kindzerski Richard LaBelle Rona Laubach Cal Lundy Warner McFarland Ranae Myers Janel Sykes Andy Taylor Gene Walborn Leslie Willson Hank Win ter held Jonna Witt THIRD GRADE TRANSITIONAL ROOM Renae Allen Debbie Allison Jam Armon Debra Burlingame Ron Carlstrom Dan Cherry Tom Crockford Dennis Drube Rhonda Emmitt Olga Erickson Paris Everson Jeff Ferguson THIRD GRADE CLASS OF Scott Fjelsted Brenda Frieling Kathy Gertson Mike Gessaman Becky Good Corey Hansen Kit Jahnke Steve Kassmeir Con Kelly Dan Kostelnik L Kema Soderberg Vernon Spaabeck Jackie Stallcup — r „ Chris Stone Bob Tadej s. C tr Guy W est EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE 16 Deana Albers Donald Allison Ron Ary Cheri Bratt Ken Carlstrom Mike Davison Cheryl Deck Randy Drube Fay Dudley Anna Everson Wendie Fulbright Lana Fultz Leisa Granger Michelle Hagfeldt Russ Honrud Kim Janssen James Jungers K. C. Kegal Jane Kindzerski Laurie Lattin Mike Lehman Deana Lenington Denis Madsen Rae Lynn Marcussen Lisa May Jeff McKeever David Meer Laurie Miller Becky Mouse 1 Rachel Mousel FOURTH GRADE 17 CLASS OF -80- Steve Pugh Terri Reynolds Graham Richards Dean Rominger Wayne Siebenaler Vickie Starke David Stensland Rhonda Stovall Ruth Tadej Dennis Willson Alan Wellman Lynn Welty Laura Wutschke LOOKING UP TO THE FUTURE 18 Davie Albers Brian Allison Dale Anderson Joe Ayers Joe Blanchard Lana Bratt Tamee Brodock Wes Brodock Connie Cary Charlene Cherry Greg Dedman Tara Delich Kent Embleton Jon Erickson Dyvonne Flynn Toni Frieling Steve Gardner Mary Hampton John Hankins Rhonda Hodges FIFTH GRADE Kyle Semenza Tina Seright Judy Settera Greg Shaw Sherry Shaw Debbie Stashi Louise Stone Jamie Sykes Doug Tacke LeAnn Taylor Alan Tonne Ken Vinion Tamara Wigger Dan Wilson Rob by Willson Steve Willson Jodi Winkle Russ Worrall Steve Witt CLASS OF -79- Denis Clarke John Cornell Mary Crockford Matt Davison Nels DeBruycker Carol Dedman Tom Drube Bobby Fisher Sue Fulbright Maurice Gardner Mitchell Granger Curt Hagfeldt Linda Hampton Mike Handford Mark Hayworth Debbie Hume Lori Kalanick Doug Kary Ed Kelly Bernadette Kostelnik SIXTH GRADE Nancy Lappe Cindy Laursen Charles Lenington Rhonda Myers Richard Mousel Lisa Merger Joanne McDede Arthur McCafferty Roxie Marcussen Betty Madsen Sandy' Lippert Charlene Pape Peggy Pearson Debbie Peterson Ruth Ries David Roddy Becky Ross Pam Schroeder Jana Seright Mike Sett era Marlene Shaw Rosie Sheldon Teresa Siebenaler Steve Spaabeck Slay Starke Lila Stewart Colin Stovall Laren Tacke Tom Tacke Marty Winkle Jane Warehipie CLASS OF -78- Bruce Allard Tom Allison Keith Anderson Leslie Appleby Wayne Ayers Bruce Baack Natalie Chamberlain Dennis Clark Richard Clark Peter Cornell Gloria Craig Brent Crawford Elaine Deck Rita Deck Margaret Drube Dale Erickson Cheryl Everson Mark F atz Alfred Feltz Gary Fjelstad Gary Flynn Phillip Frieling Shambra Frieling Janet Gessaman Marie Gottfried Eric Gysler Cal Hankins Jerry Haskell Pam Hinkle Nancy Honrud CLASS OF -77- 23 Rick Jackson Denise Janssen Lloyd Johnson Kirby Johnston Terry Jungers Mark Larsen Billy Lepley Gerald Lohse Rod Lund David Mouse 1 Kandy Murrill Henry Nagengast Terry Nelson Jerry O'Hara David Reid Marcia Richard Bruce Ritter Colleen Robertson Brian Scott Semenza, Corey Chuck Shaw Doug Shaw Tim Slayton Troy Slayton Dan Stovall Mary Streit Penny Sykes Sherry Tonne Matt Trott Richie Lee Walker 24 Terry Walker Kathy Wutschke Jackie Shaw CLASS OF -76- Patty Albers Ray Allen Donna Allison Jack Anderson David Bach Steve Birkeland Kay B1 umber Ryan Bokovoy Deena Briese Brad Bylund Bonnie Cary Esther Craig Kellie Crawford Keith Dallum Nathalie Davison James Dawson Rod Debruycher Doug Frieling Tom Fultz David Gertson 25 Fred Gierke Mark Gilbert Gary Gottfried Kirby Granger Valerie Hagfeldt Clay Halley Russell Hampton Cheryl Hankins Tammie H � sen Sandy Haskell Florence Hodges Charles Hoppes Kathleen Houston Tom Hume Mark Hyatt Sheryl Janssen Diane Jones Ralph Jungers Loretta Kassmeier Steve Kummer Cindy Kurth Debra Larson Tamara Lattin Lori Lehman Jill Lehman Jon Loyland Kim May Dennis McSweeney Shane Morger Martha Mouse] 26 Ricky Myers Sandy Pearson Robin Robertson Sam Sagan Merlyn Scott Richard Scriver Debra Seright Kevin Shaw Diana Sheldon Colleen Siebenaler April Stallcup Hal Stashi Resa Stewart Henry Tadej Roberta Vischer Jacqueline Walborn Ann Wethern Darell Willson Ken LeFurgey 27 Laurie Albers Jackie Allison Jim Armon Gail Baack Phyllis Brikeland Diane Booth Rod Bramlette Harvey Burlingame Susan Clark Shelly Cline Tyler Corder Pat Davison Carl Deck Mike Dedman Frank Doll Harry' Flynn Duane Frieling Veronna Fulbright Ralph Fultz Ken Galloway Mary Ann Handford Joan Hankins Stanley Hankins Lennie Hansen Gregor Harshbarger Russel Hyatt Susie Jahnke Cindy Johnston Ralph Jones John Jordan CLASS OF -75- 28 Albert Kalanick Billie Jo Knecht Mike Kummer Gary Larson JoAnne LeFurgey Kim Larson Amy Long Robin Marcussen Kim May Bill McCafferty Bruce McGinnis Debra McSweeney Mike Mousel Rocky Murrill Joe Nagengast Becky Nagengast Kris Olson Mark Perry Dawn Place Cindy Reid Grant Richard Jay Ritalnd Janie Robinson Shayla Roddy Tracy Ross Bill Sagan Craig Semenza Corrine Shaw Mark Sherburn nita Siebenaler 29 30 Randy Allard Kim Allen Russ Axtman Nancy Bach Darrell Benjamin Mike B irk eland Larry Blanchard Kim Briese Mandy Briese Vance Brodock Cinda Burlingame Robert Campbell Henry Cary Pat Cassutt Sue Conway Stephen Craig Rodney Crawford Karen Dedman Connie Fulbright Lynn Fultz Nancy Gottfried Chris Gysler Gail Hampton Tim Highfull Mike Hinkle Les Honrud Oleta Houston Janet Jensen Terry Jewell Marlon Johnson Dale Jones Kathy Jordan 32 Curt Kegal Eileen Kelly Steven Kelly Tom Knecht Karla Lambert Roxie Lattin Ed Lehman Bill Leinart Karla Lambert Carolyn Lippert Dennis Lohse Randy Lusin Keith Madiand Mike May Irene McCoun Darcy Morger SOPHOMORES BEGIN THEIR LAST ROADS OF SCHOOL 33 Monica Mousel Mary Pederson Janet Schmidt Melva Schroeder Curt Semenza David Shaw Rick Shaw Paula Slayton Jackie Winden Mark Sullivan Laurie Trott 34 Carley Albers Joe Albers Jerry Allen Kathy Allen Bruce Anderson Jodie Arganbright Jim Ayers Nancy Ayers Ron Bailey Terry Burlingame Lisa Chaplin Mike Colwell Nikki Colwell Carolyn Craig Theresa Crockford Rosalie Deck Charleen Elliott Mike Fjelsted Lynda Fowler Mary Fultz Ted Fultz Jenny Gertson � Patty Gierke Kathleen Grande Mike Granger Marlena Hankins Ric Hardy Patty Herbold Barb Hightower Kerry Irwin Ed Jackson Jody Jackson Bob Jahnke Donna Kassmeier 36 Ken Kelly Tim Kelly Doreen Knudson Glenn Lambert Tracy Larson Penny Lehman Susan Lenington Peggy Leinart Diane Lippert Monty Meeks Lauri Mills Bill Moorse Venetta Morger Mary Mousel Ray Nagengast Robert Nagengast Jim Olson Gail Pearson Clyde Ross Ray Scott Lynn Singer Betty Starke Jenny Stepman Dale Stone Brian Stovall Terryr Streit Vicki Walker Wes WTellman Duane We them Kelly Wiley Diana Willson Bill Wood 37 WE THINK EVERYONE SHOULD BELONG TO A CLUB — ASA MATTER OF FACT. IF YOU'D CARE TO BUY ONE WE HA VE SEVERAL FOR SALE RIGHT HERE ORGANIZATIONS Banded together to learn more about office procedures were OEA members; (Starting at Top L to R) Susan Lennington, Nancy Gottfried, Theresa Crockford, Leila Nelson, Lynda Foller, Patty Gierke, Debbie Wright, Doreen Knudson, Jodie Arganbright, Caroline Craig, Peggy Leinart, Diane Lambert, Jodie Jackson, Mary Belle Fultz, Caryn Doll, Linda McQuinn, Robert Jahnke, JoAnne Jordan, Bev Willson, Kathy Booth, Wes Wellman, Robert Nagengast, (advisors) Mr. Shoquist and Mr. Jones. National Honor Society Members choosen on the basis of academic excellence were; (Standing L to R) Joe Albers, Bill Moorse, Doreen Knudson, Ron Bailey, Venetta Morger, Rob Jahnke, Joy Robinson, Nicki Colwell, Marsha McDede, Patty Herbold, Steve Vielliux, Tim Nagengast, Orvin Richards, Bill Gessaman (Seated L to R) JoAnne Jordan, Mary Anne O'Hara, John Lepley, Donna McSweeney, Marilyn Ritland, (advisor) Mrs. Holm. After having received a letter the following became members of the B Club. (L to R) Top-Mr. Miller, Ron Lohse, Ray Scott, Rick White, Ted Fultz, Greg Kegel, Duane Wethem, Bill Tope, Rick Hardy, Darrel Grossman, Rex Baack, Steve Vielleux, John Lepley, Jay Lattin, Jim Albers, Rod Axtman, Bill Shaw, Mrs. Taylor. Middle- Bill Morris, Mike Hinkle, Ed Jackson, Vance Brodock, Lon Taylor, Sheila Smith, Karla Lambert, Les Honrud, Kerry Erwim, Bill McCafferty, Roger Peres, Tracy Larson, Ralph Fultz, Terry Burlingame, Ken Kelley, Clyde Ross, Bottom- Irene McCoun, Benetta Morger, JoAnne Jordan, Peggy Leinart, Gayle Pearson, Sherry Lippert, Kathy Grande, Carolyn Lippert, Cheryl Singer, Cahrleen Elliott, Kay Kelley, Joan Hankins, Lynn Singer, Rock White, Tim Nagengast. Those responsible for governing the Jr. High are: Mr. Stevens, Top-Shane Morger, Russ Hyatt, Eric Gysler, Sheryl Janssen, Laurie Towner, Mary Ann Hanford, Bottom- Steve Birkeland, Matt T rott. 40 Responsible for the affairs of student government were: (L to R) John Lepley, Janet Schmidt, Jim Olsen, Peggy Leinart, (advisors) Mr. Jones and Mr. Stensland. Seated Top to Bottom are: Tim Nagengast, Russ Axtman, Darcy Morger, Joy Robinson, Steve Vielleux, Ron Bailey. Those participating in Science Club Activities were; (Back L to R) Stephen Craig, Tim Highfill, Larry Blanchard Dennis Lohse. Peggy Leinart, Monty Meeks, Jim Olson, Rock White, Duane Wethem, Steve Vielleux, Oryin Richards, Jim Albers Bill Gessman, Rick White, Steve Sorkness, Mic Armon, Ron Bailey, David Gierke, Gary Schmidt, Ray Nagengast, Bill Moorse, Robert Nagengast, Wes Wellman. (2nd L to R) Janet Schmidt, Mary'Pederson, Monica Mousel, Kay Craig, Carolyn Craig, Diane Lippert, Jodie Jackson, Carley Albers, Jodie Arganbright, Marsha McDede, Kathleen Grande Sarah Robertson, Donna McSweeney, Kerry Irwin, Terry Burlingame, (3rd L to R) Joy Robinson, Kay Kelly, Jill Draper. Marcia Robinson, Venetta Morger, Nicki Colwell, Jenny Gertson, Kathy Allen, Nancy Gottfried, (Bottom L to R) Cinda Burlingame, Janet Jensen, Glenn Lambert, Darcy Morger, Mary Mousel, John Lepley, Marilyn Ritland, Tim Nagengast, Sheila Smith, Mr. Martin. Delegates to 1972 Boys State were; (L to R) David Gierke, Mic Armon, Steve Vielleux, Tim Nagengast, Rick White, John Lepley, Rod Axtman. Key Club members devoted to service to the community were; (Top L to R) Bill Leinart, Larry Blanchart, Steve Vielleux, Randy Lusin, Ron Lohse, Tim Highfill, Rod Axtman. (Middle) Russ Axtman, Rob Janke, Ray Nagengast, Terry Burlingame, Jo Nagengast, Tim Remus, Kerry Erwin, Curt Kegel, Ed Jackson. (Bottom) Joe Albers, Glen Lambert, Bill Moorse, Tracy Larson. 42 Girls State delegates in 1972 were; (L. to R.) Donna McSweeny, Marilyn Ritland, Janice Morrow, Sheila Smith, 1972 Bentonettes were; (Top L to R) Jenny Gertson, Marsha Robinson, Sherry Lippert, Patty Herbold, Janice Morrow (2nd) Ray Ann McCafferty, Micky Magnason, Kay Craig, Joy Robinson, Lelia Nelson, Joanne Jordan, Marsha McDede, Marlyn Retland, Sara Robertson, Shelia Smith, Donna McSweeny, Jodi Argonbright (3rd) Doreen Knudson, Betty Starke, Diane Lippert, Carolyn Lori Mills, Peggy Lienart, Kathy Allen, Venetta Morger, Carla Lambert, Janet Schmidt, Eileen Kelly, Mary Pederson, Kathy Booth, Adv. Mrs. Herman, Ann Welty. (4th) Carolyn Lippert, Jackie Stepman, Roxie Lattin, Gayle Pearson, Kathy Grande, Gayle Hampton, Laurie Trott, Darcy Morger, Irene McCoun, Connie Fulbright. 43 FHA members learning domestic arts are (Top Left) sponser Miss Woodtvedt, Theresa Crockford, Bev Wilson, Linda McQuin, Caryn Doll, and Mary Belle Fultz, (Center Left), Irene McCoun, Leila Nelson, Deb Wright, Kathie Booth, and Rea Ann McCafferty. (Bottom Left) Connie Fulbright, Roxanne Lattin, Kathy Jordan, and Janet Jensen, FFA members this year were (Top Left) Duane Wethern, Ted Fultz, Monty Meeks, Brian Stovall, Ray Seiright, Vance Brodock, Ric Hardy. (Third Row) Jim Armon, Veronica Fulbright, John Jordan, Craig Senenza, Jackie Alison, Dennis Stone, Mark Perry, Darrell Grossman, Ralph Fultz, Harry Kassmieir, Joan Hankins. (Second Row), 44 Publications class members responsible for the paper and annual were; (Top L to R) Russ Axtman, David Campbell, Jerry Allen, Jim Olson, Gary Schmidt, Andy Trott, Karla Lambert, Sheila Smith, Bill Shaw, (Middle) Kelly Peres, Charlene Elliott, Cindy Cook, Janet Schmidt, Laurie Fultz, Carolyn Craig, Becky Nagengast, Jodie Arganbright, Gail Hampton, Sarah Robertson, Marlena Hankins. (Bottom) Roxie Lattin, Darcy Morger, Barb Hightower, Betty Starke. Taber exchange represent- atives who visited our Canadian counterpart were; (Top L to R) Sherri Lippert, Sheila Smith, Jenny Gertson, Marilyn Ritland. (Bottom) Mr. Gail Stensland, John Lepley, Jody Jackson, Bill Morris, Vennetta Morger. 45 That action speaks louder than words is demon- strated by Steve Vielleux in the presentation of ANDROELES AND THE LION against Don Honrud with Glenn Lambert's assistance (Lower L). Then Jay Lattin's (Lower R) and against Bruce Anderson with assistance by Rock White (Right). Practicing more vocal forms of persuasion were speech club members; (Clockwise Outside) Theresa Crockford, Darcy Morger, JoAnne Jordan, Sue Jahnke, Robert Winebrenner, Ray Nagengast, Mary Anne Jordan, Sue Jahnke, Robert W inebrenner, Ray Nagengast, Mary Anne O'Hara, Tim Nagengast, (advise Mr. Hammer, Anne Welty, (Clockwise Inside) Floyd Corder, Carley Albers, Andy Trott, Bruce Andersc Rob Jahnke, Jodie Arganbright, Tim Kelly, Jay Lattin. (Top L to R) Asst. Coach Herman, Ron Lohse, Rex Baack, Rick White, John Lepley, Bill Tope, Greg Kegel, Jim Albers, Steve Vielleux, Ken Jensen, Daryl Grossman, Rick Hardy, Head Coach Miller. (Middle) Rod Axtman, Duane Wethern, Ed Jackson, Tim Kelly, Vance Brodock, Lon Taylor, Rock White, Ted Fultz, Jim Olson, Randy Lusin, Mike Birkeland, Tim Nagengast, Ray Seright. (Bottom) Manager Skip Ross, Tracy Larson, Roger Peres, Kurt Kegel, Les Honrud, Bill Moorse, Kelly Wiley, Terry Burlingame, Brian Stovall, Bill Shaw, Mick Armon, Glen Lambert, Manager Carl Gysler. 48 Head Varsity Coach Dave Miller. V' 1971-72 Football action saw such interesting highlights as John Lepley stretching for a pass (Top L) and the consultations with the referee (Top R) done here by Team Co-Captains Greg Kegel (42) and Steve Vielleux (14). We also saw sights like Bill Tope (23) and an unidentified defender examining the grass on Scott Field. Defensively, Brian Stovall (51), Vielleux and Lon Taylor (20) play gotcha with a Pioneer from Saggerville. 50 Coach Flanagan receives guidance from above. Members of the Junior Varsity Team were (Top L to R) Larry' Blanchard, Mike May, Bill Leinart, Dave Shaw, Mike Hinkle, Kim Briese, Mike Birkeland, Randy Lusin, Jay Ritland, Russ Axtman, Bruce McGinnis, Bill Sagen, Grant Richards, Dale Violett, A.J. Kalanick, Coach Flanagan, and Coach McLaughlin. (Middle) Mgr, Dave Campbell, Vance Brodock, Tyler Corder, Bob Campbell, Rick Shaw, Steve Kelley, Ralph Jones, Bill McCafferty, Pete Tadej, Duane Frieling, Mike Dedman, Dean Stensland, Dennis Lohse, (Bottom) Mgr. Jim Armon, Ken Kelley, Craig Semenza, Russ Hyatt, Dale Jones, Rod Bramlette, Bob Winebrenner, Ralph Fultz, Jerry Winden, Dennis Stone, Terry Burlingame, Pat Davison. 51 1972 Longhorn roundballers were; (Top L to R) Coach Flanagan, Steve Vielleux, Rex Baack, John Lepley, Bill Tope, Greg Kegel, Ron Lohse, Dale Stone, (Kneeling L to R) Ed Lehman (manager), Rick Hardy, Ron Bailey, Jim Granger, Ted Fultz, Bill Moorse, Steve Kelley (manager). 52 Under the leadership of Coach Pat Flanagan with assistance by JV coach, Mike Harrington, Frosh coach, Royce Cappis, and jr. high coach, Dave McLaughlin, the basketball program at FBHS had a relatively successful season with the varsity splitting their regular season 13-13 and taking 2nd in district. The underclass teams did even better by neither splitting their respective seasons or ending with a winning record. At the end of a rebuilding year, we found we had much to look forward to. Members of the Longhorn Wrestling Squad who went undefeated in dual meet competition and placed 2nd in divisional were: Jim Armon, Ralph Fultz, Dale Jones, Mark Perry, Rocky Murrill, Clyde Ross, Russ Axtman, Mickey Armon, Jim Cornell, Marlen Johnson, Jay Lattin, Mr. Miller, Cris Gysler, Terry Burlingame, Ken Kelly, Don Honrud, Bill McCafferty, Vance Brodock, Brian Stoval, Lon Taylor, Rock White, Ray Scott, Rick White, Jim Albers, and Mr. Buckingham. Wrestling Coach ministers to a fallen Ray Scott during Divisional Tourney action. 55 7 Rock Scores Two Among the most consistent per- formers during the wrestling year were Rock and Rick White. Wres- tling at 156, Rock was one of two Longhorns to gain division championship. (Brian Stovall was the other. ) Rick led throughout his championship match only to be outpointed in the last ten seconds, thereby taking second. Advancing to state, Rock easily captured for FBHS its first class crown. Rick met his divisional nemesis for the state 185 crown but again came up short. Both were excellant students and participated in many school affairs as demonstrated by Rick (Below R). Rock White Rick White Members of the Girls Trampoline Team earned their keep during 71-72 by giving aerial demonstrations dur- ing basketball halftimes. Girls participating were (L to R) Phyllis Siebenaler, Venetta Morger, Peggy Leinart and Kathy Jordan. The one on the bottom? That's their coach of course Mrs. Taylor. Although we only have one lousy picture and they weren't really affiliated with FBHS, the Girls Basketball Team (Bottom) deserves special note because; (1) They were the only Ft. Benton team to be undefeated throughout the season includ- ing a sweep of the Big Sandy Invitational and (2) They were the forerunner of Sanctional League play which started in 72-73. (Top L to R) Sherrie Lippert, Carolyn Lippert, Irene McCoun, Janet Schmidt, Cindy Cook, Pete Elliot, Betty Starke, Coach Ferguson, (Bottom) Cheryl Singer, Barb Hightower, Pam Janssen, Sheila Smith, Roxie Lattin, Lynn Singer. 58 Not only did the performing gymnastics team entertain halftime audiences but they engaged in stiff competition throughout the area. They also provided entertainment in the hallway after school. Team members were (From Left) Coach Taylor, Peggy Leinart, Venetta Morger, Kay Kelly, Gail Baack, Kathy Jordan, Phyllis Siebenaler, Jackie Winden, Pat Cassutt, Laurie Trott, not pictured are Terri Streit and Janell Squires, both of whom took lots of ribbons in their specialties. At left is Kay Kelly on the uneven parallel bars. 59 Sheila Smith was to girls what Rock White was to the guys. Not only an excellent student aca- demically, Sheila was the gun- ner on the girls basketball team, averaging slightly less than 20 points a game (more than many girls TEAMS did) and topped off her high school athletic career by capping the state javelin title. Of special note was the fact that her state mark, although not her all time best, was still better than any other girl in the state did during the '72 season. 60 61 Those responsible for making the rest of us do things we would not ordinarily do, like yelling at a game, did more than their share to instill spirit in the student body. At least it was enough to prevent others from calling us the student corpse. Proven to be the best in the division for two straight years were the A Squad Cheerleaders (opposite page R. Top to Bottom) Sherrie Lippert, Janice Morrow, Patty Herbold, Marcia Robinson, and Jenny Gertson. On this page below, the girls presented goodies to the five visiting Admirals and Generals on VIP Day. At left are the Jr. High Cheerleaders; (L. to R. ) Collen Robertson, Kandy Murrill, Diane Jones and Sheryl Janssen. Not pictured are the following Cheerleading Squads: Wrestling; Gail Hampton, Gail Pearson, Kathleen Grande. Sopho- more; Mary Pederson, Carolyn Lippert, Jackie Stepman, Karla Lambert. Freshman; Kris Olson, Dawn Place, Shelly Cline. 63 ■ 64 — ■ ■ LOOK AT IT THIS WAY— SOMEONE HAS TO PLA Y THE PART OF A FLOWER IN THE CLASS PLAY ACTIVITIES Of all the Musical groups at Ft. Benton High School, including instrumental and vocal combinations, probably no one group was seen and heard by the public as much as the Pep Band (Above). Starting it s year as early (almost) as the football team, the band made all aware of it’s presence at all home football games. The 1971-72 season saw the band attempt a real honest-to-goodness half-time show complete with marching maneuvers and a high stepping major (or was it Majorette?). Considering the time in which the band had to prepare for the tricky two-step tuba toot, they didn't fare too badly. We did have to wonder what Steve Sorkness with his trumpet was doing marching between the ten and fifteen yard lines with two drummers and a stray dog while the rest of the brass section except, of course, trombonists Trott and Olson who were on a collision course with the flute players on the 25, were up around the 50. Howsomeever, they all did get off the field together- just like the football team did. Except for that one slightly humorous outing (which they didn't bother to Tepeat) the band did very well for itself. They were loud and good when that counted and they were just good when that was all that was needed. It was during the crucial closing minutes of a tight basketball game when an increased tempo by the band provided that emotional boost to the team and the fans that may have spelled the difference. Under the direction of Mr. Robert Singer, the Pep Band was the first to say Fight, Longhorns, to the end . I 66 1971-72 Pep Band Members were; (Opposite Page, Top Row L to R) Shelly Cline, Shayla Roddy, Lauri Towner, Carolyn Lippert, Kris Olson, Kathy Grande. (Second Row) John Jordan, Scott Perry, Dave Gierke, Jim Olson, Gary Schmidt, Marylin Leazenby. (Third Row) Director Mr. Singer, Dennis Stone, John Trott, Gail Hampton, Bill Wood. (Fourth Row) Harvey Burlingame, Robby Winebrenner, Nancy Gottfried, Lorie Trott, Steve Sorkness, JoAnne Jordan. (Fifth Row) Tom Sorkness, Frank Doll, Eileen Kelly, Gayle Pearson, Joe Albers, Carl Gysler, Bev Willson, Nancy Ayers, Venetta Morger. (Sixth Row) Caryn Doll, Alvina Beck, Sue Jahnke, Diane Booth, Cindy Reid, Pam Stubsten, Phyllis Siebenaler, Phyllis Birkeland, Lynn Singer. (Seventh Row) Dawn Place, MaryAnn Hanford, Cindy Burlingame, Carla Lambert, Cheryl Singer, Sheila Smith, Mary Pederson, Doreen Knudson. Consisting of the cream of the instrumental crop, members of The 1971-72 STAGE BAND were: (Back Row) Bill Wood, Gail Hampton, John Trott, Dennis Stone, Adv. Mr. Singer. (Front Row) Shayla Roddy, Patty Herbold, Sherry Lippert, Laurie Trott, Charlie Hoppes, Frank Doll, Mark Hyatt, Joe Albers, Carl Gysler, Ann Welty. 67 1971-72 Concert Choir Members were: (First Row) Starle Leazenby, Patty Gierke, Diane Willson, Susan Lennington, Joe Albers, Dave Gierke, Steve Vielleux, Bruce Anderson, Tim Nagengast, Jodie Arganbright, Carley Albers, Kathy Grande, Director Mr. Hanson. (Second Row) Mary Mousel, Linda Fowler, Kathy Booth, Mary Ann O'Hara, Kathy Allen, Nancy Ayres, Theresa Crockford, Carl Gysler, Janet Jenson, Jodie Jackson, Marsha Robinson, Patty Herbold, Gayle Pearson, Ann Welty. (Third Row) Jill Draper, Darcy Morger, Joy Robinson, Jenny Gertson, Leila Nelson, Donna McSweeny, Bill Wood, Tracy Larson, Rob Jahnke, Wes Wellman, Venetta Morger, Nancy Gottfried, Alvina Beck, Mary Pederson. Steve Vielleux, Marcia Robinson, Donna McSweeney and Tracy Larson formed one of the better quartets of the year. 68 Madrigal Singers chosen from the Concert Choir were: (Top L-R) Steve Vielleux, Jodie Arganbright, Anne Welty, Jenny Gertson, Tracy Larson, Bruce Anderson, Patty Herbold, Donna McSweeny, Bill Wood, Tim Nagengast, Kathleen Grande, Leila Nelson, Robert Jahnke, Carl Gysler, Marcia Robinson, Mary Anne O’Hara, Wes Wellman. Junior High Chorus members learning to be big chorus members were: (Top L-R) Terry Nelson, Bruce Baack, Rodney DeBruycher, David Haugen, Fred Gierke, Dennis McSweeney, Cindy Kurth, Tamara Lattin, Kim May. (Third Row) Leslie Appleby, Amy Long, Ester Craig, Marcia Richard, David Gertson, Jenry Tadej, Gary Fjelstad, Natalie Davison, April Stallcup. (Second Row) Coleen Siebenaler, Sherry Tonne, Marie Gottfried, Richie Lee Walker, Rita Deck, Kathy Wutschcke, Kandy Murril, Loretta Kassmeier, Resa Stewart, Patty Albers, Janet Gessaman, Penny Sykes. (Front Row) Jerry O'Hara, Lloyd Johnson, Jack Anderson, Wayne Ayres. 69 Although not as active during 1971-72 as they have been in the past, the Dance Team (above), under the guidence of Miss Patty Paulson, did present some outstanding routines. Members were; (L to R) Patty Gierke, Jill Draper, Kathy Booth, Peggy Leinart, Gayle Pearson, Donna McSweeney, Doreen Knudson, Leila Nelson, Carolyn Craig, Diane Lippert, and Debbie Wright. At right, Donna McSweeney utilizes her singing talent during her talent portion of the Junior Miss Pageant. 70 Of course Fine Arts includes more than just music and drama. The past half dozen pages and the next two all represent only a small portion of all that really counts and is relevant to this field. Further, the depictions of Drama on this and other pages repre- sents more than another half dozen produced during the year. Some were excellent-----some were classic bombs. Nevertheless, we shouldn't overlook other aspects of art. For instance, many students, as well as faculty members and other townspeople have handcraft, paintings and sculpture on display in two new facilities, the Firehouse Gallery and Our Comer , that opened this year! In all, we can only briefly touch on some of the excellent things that were done this year. ) FT. BENTON HIGH Band members were: (3rd L to R) Kathleen Grande, Kris Olson, Carolyn Lippert, Laurie Towner, Shelly Cline, Patty Herbold, Sherry Lippert, Steve Sorkness, David Gierke, Scott Perry, John Jordon, Steve Vielleux, Gary Schmidt, Jim Olson, Marilyn Leazenby, Dennis Stone, Jon Trott, Gail Hampton, Bill Wood, (2nd) Lynn Singer, Phyllis Birkeland, Phyllis Siebenaler, Pam Stubsten, Cindy Reed, Diane Booth, Alvina Beck, Diane Willson, Sue Jahnke, Laurie Trott, Nancy Gottfried, Bob Winebrennor, Harvey Burlingame, Frank Doll, Tom 72 SCHOOL BAND (FBHS) Sorkness, Janet Jensen, Billie Jo Knecht, Eileen Kelly, Gayle Pearson, Joe Albers, Carl Gysler, (1st) JoAnne Jordan, Venetta Morger, Caryn Doll, Nancy Ayers, Rebecca Nagengast, Anita Siebanaler, Dawn Place, Mary Ann Hanford, Karla Lambert, Cinda Burlingame, Mary Pederson, Jenny Gertson, Marcia Robinson, Cheryl Singer, Sheila Smith, and Doreen Knudson. Directed by Mr. Singer. 73 HOMECOMING 1971 Sophomore Candidates: Mary Pederson, Pat Cassutt, Jackie Stepman. Junior Candidates: Jenny Stepman, Doreen Knudson, Venetta Morger. Senior Candidates Marilyn Ritland, Sarah Robertson, Sherrie Lippert. 74 No slouch as a photographer herself, Sarah Robertson obviously didn't shoot these pictures. What she did do was add that extra something to an already beautiful and successful day. The seniors took first in float competition (again) and the Longhorns put on a good defensive display for three quarters before finally folding to the highly, rated Conrad Cowboys. Pictures are (Above L) Sarah after coronation, (R) during a more re- lieved moment and (Left) being co-Captain of a team has its privileges as Steve VieUeux does the honors during halftime. Participating in the 1972 Jr. Miss Pageant were: (L to R) Marsha Robinson, Sherrie Lippert, Pam Janssen, Sandy Averill, Pat EJostal, Sheila Smith, Cindy Cook, Janice Morrow, Jan Smith, Janell Squires, Debbie Wnght, Leila Nelson, Donna McSweeney. 76 Junior Miss Pageants although Started in Ft. Benton only this year, have been held throughout the country and state for some time. Under the sponsorship of the local JayCees, girls from the Ft. Benton and Geraldine area competed in the catagories of Talent (represented opposite page top by Sherrie Lippert in an interpretativedance and bottom this page by Janice Morrow in a Charlie Chaplin mime routine), Physical Fitness, Poise and Appearance, and a personal interview with the panel of judges. Our winner was Janice Morrow (shown above being crowned by Cascade County winner Nikki Swarthout as First Runnerup Jan Smith, Geraldine, looks on). Janice advanced to State competition in Kalispell taking second there. Later in the summer Janice returned to active competition, being chosen Miss State Fair in Great Falls. 77 STILL SA Y FIVE MINUTES SNT ENOUGH TIME TO GET FROM ONE CLASS TO ANOTHER SCHOOL LIFE SCHOOL MEANS TO STUDY 80 AND— TO PLAY 81 WE HAD DISCUSSIONS 82 AND LISTENED TO OTHERS 83 WE EXPRESSED OPINIONS 84 OR KEPT THEM TO OURSELVES 85 WE VISITED OTHER PLACES AND DIDN’T ALWAYS APPROVE OF WHAT WE SAW WHILE OTHERS VISITED US WE HOPE THEY APPROVED OF WHAT THEY SAW 87 WE DID PEACEFUL THINGS AT HOME 88 AND SOME NOT SO PEACEFUL 89 FRIENDLY TEACHERS 90 AND JUST PLAIN FRIENDS 92 MADE IT ALL WORTHWHILE 93 Jim Albers Rodney Axtman Raymond Benjamin Mickey Arm on Shirley Axtman Kathie Booth Sandra Averi 11 Robert Bartlett Pat Brodock 0m David Campbell James Cornell Alvin Deck Cindy Cook Kay Craig Caryn Doll Floyd Corder Hollie Crawford Rodger Evans Bill Gessaman Darrel Grossman Chris Harshburger David Gierke Carl Gysler Don Honrud James Granger Larry Hampton Pam Janssen Jo Anne Jordan Greg Kegal Jay Lattin Harry Kassmeir Kay Kelly John Lepley Ken Jensen Jim Kassmeir Diane Kummer Sherry Lippert Rae Ann Me Cafferty Donna Me Sweeney Ronald Lohse Marsha Me Dede Janiee Morrow Mickey Magnus on Linda Me Quinn Tim Nagengast Leila Nelson Kelly Peres Orvin Richard Jim O'Hara Roger Peres Ed Ries Mary Ann O'Hara Scott Perry Sarah Robertson Joy Robinson William Shaw Steve Sorkness Gary Schmidt Cheryl Singer Lon Taylor Ray Seright Sheila Smith Bill Tope Andy Trott Steve Vielleux Ann Welty White Rock White Beverly Wilson Barb Winden Debbie Wright Mr, Jack Lepley Greg Haugen Marilyn Ritland Marcia Robinson Jill Draper Victor Hiatt Not Pictured Janell Squires KNOW IT'S A FRIGHTENING THOUGHT, MY DEAR, BUT SOMEWHERE OUT THERE BEYOND THIS FENCE LIES THE EDGE OF THE WORLD SENIORS Name Page Jim Albers 95 Mickey Armon 95 Sandra Averill 95 Rodney Axtman 95 Shirley Axtman 95 Robert Bartlett 95 Rabymond Benjamin 95 Kathie Booth 95 Pat Brodock 95 David Campbell 96 Cindy Cook 96 Floyd Corder 96 James Cornell 96 Kay Craig 96 Hollie Crawford 96 Alvin Deck 96 Caryn Doll 96 Roger Evans 96 Bill Gessaman 97 David Gierke 97 James Granger 97 Darrel Grossman 97 Carl Gysler 97 Larry Hampton 97 Chris Harshburger 97 Don Honrud 97 Pam Janssen 97 Ken Jensen 98 Jo Anne Jordan 98 Harry Kassmeier 98 Jim Kassmeir 98 Greg Kegal 98 Kay Kelly 98 Diane Kummer 98 Jay Lattin 98 John Lepley 98 Sherry Lippert 99 Ronald Lohse 99 Mickey Magnuson 99 Name Page Rae Ann McCafferty 99 Marsha McDede 99 Linda McQuinn 99 Donna McSweeney 99 Janice Morrow 99 Tim Nagengast 99 Leila Nelson 100 Jim O'Hara 100 Mary Ann O'Hara 100 Kelly Peres 100 Roger Peres 100 Scott Perry 100 Orvin Richard 100 Ed Ries 100 Sarah Robertson 100 Joy Robertson 101 Gary Schmidt 101 Ray Seright 101 William Shaw 101 Cheryl Singer 101 Sheila Smith 101 Steve Sorkness 101 Lon Taylor 101 Bill Tope 101 Andy Trott 102 Steve Vielleux 102 Ann Welty 102 Rick White 102 Rock White 102 Beverly Wilson 102 Barb Winden 102 Debbie Wright 102 Mr. Jack Lepley adv. 102 Greg Haugen 103 Marilyn Ritland 103 Marcia Robinson 103 Jill Draper 103 Victor Hiatt 103 Janell Squires 103 PALACE BAR RIVER PRESS Where Good We Print Friends Meet Everything THE COOKS THE OVERHOLSER'S FORT BENTON 1st CHOUTEAU MOTOR CO. 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