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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1977 volume:

7. 6 16 76 DEMONSTRATORS BATTLE POLICE — Part of a crowd of 10,000 black high school students clash with po- lice in Soweto, South Africa after the stu- dents protested the mandatory use of the Afrikaans language in the schools. As ri- oting spread, the pupils sang ‘God Bless Africa and waved their fists shouting Power. 8. 7 29 76 THE JENNER RUSH — Bruce Jenner of the United States rushes to the finish line to place first in the fourth heat of the 400-meter run of the Olympic de- cathlon competition at the Montreal Olympic Stadium. Later in the year Jen- ner was named Male Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press. 9. 4 25 76 KISSINGER IN KENYA — Secre- tary of State Henry Kissinger and Kenya President Jomo Kenyatta are flanked by costumed dancers who performed at the State House in Nakura in honor of Kis- singer’s visit. During Kissingers two- week tour of black Africa, both dignitaries affirmed cooperation between their coun- tries. 10. 9 30 76 CHINESE MOURN MAO — Com- manders and fighters of the Chinese Peo- ple’s Liberation Army, with boundless profound proletarian feelings, pay last re- spects to the remains of Mao. their most esteemed and beloved leader. 11. 8 4 76 JUNKYARD RIVER — The Big Thompson River looks like a junkyard in this picture taken in Drake, Colo. Three cars in the foreground and a wrecked house on the remains of a bridge over the river are leftover signs of the heavy flood damage inflicted on the tiny town by the weekend flash flood. 12. 9 1 76 INSPECTION — Kathryn Wildey. left, of Spokane, Wash., and Cheryl Swartz of Saginaw, Mich., stand at atten- tion as they are inspected along with male members of the Cadet Corps. The women are cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., and were participat- ing in their first overnight bivouac. Presenting The 1976-1977 Pioneer Produced by the Annual Staff SECTION PAGE Student Life . 2 Faculty ... 8 Seniors ... 15 H .S . Sports . 36 Underclassmen 55 Organizations. 74 M .S . Sports . 88 Activities . . 93 Sr. Directory .117 Fort Benton High School Fort Benton, Montana In the fifties it was the hoola-hoop, in the sixties it was the Beatles; now the craze of the seventies is the CB (citizen band) radio. Almost as much fun as the radio itself is the jargon originated by the truckers and now used by everyone. So tour our rig disc. no. 19-77) with us, as we start the tour with some truck- er's talk! 1 . Lay an eye on that Dickard, all good- ied up! 2 . Have a little jam- boree, do some smooth yapping, and... 3 . .. .we got us a convoy! 4. Bubble-gummers: Wayne Ayers, Richie Walker, Rick Jackson, Julene Gernant. 5 . I think the back door is draggin1! 6 . Well good buddies, you ready for a beaver hunt? 7. This skirt is some bucket mouth! 8 . Bunny Foo-foo has a 10-14 for you, (wink)! 2 Back door- Last vehicle in a CB convoy. Beaver hunt- Looking for female companion- ship. Bubblegummer- Child or teenager. Bucket mouth- Gossiper, loud talker. Convoy- Group of vehicles traveling same road in same direction and all in CB contact with each other. Good buddy- Friendly term for fellow CBers Goodied up- Fancily equipped. Jamboree- Large gathering of CBer's. Lay an eye on- Look at. Rig- Tractor-trailer unit. Skirt- Woman. Yap- Talk. 10-4 Affirmative, acknowledgement. 10-14 Message. 3 All the world is a stage and all the men women merely players. Shakespeare acuity High School Faculty 1. Librarian and English Teachers (L-Rt) Miss Alice Brownell, Mrs. Colleen Lulf, Mrs. Julie Herman, Mr. Terry Todd, Mr. Steve Voigt 2. Science Teachers (L-Rt) Mr. Bill Kindzerski, Mr. Dan Gillen, Mr. John Lepley 3. Art Teachers (L-Rt) Mr. Ray Erbe, Mr. Dave Parchen Facult 1. Resource Teachers (L-Rt) Marlyn Blades, Mr. Duane Walker, Mr. David Hanson, Mr. Lynn Utterback 2. Math Teachers (L-Rt) Mr. Royce Cappis, Mrs. Kathleen Holm, Mr. Jay Herman 3. Social Studies Teachers (L-Rt) Mr. Ron Jovan- ovich, Mr. Jack Martin, Mr. Roger Pugh, Mr. Harry Buckingham 9 :aculty 1. Vocational Teachers (L-Rt) Mr. Duane Taylor, Mrs. Debbie Fultz, Mr. John Jones 2. Music Teachers (L-Rt) Mrs. Cynthia Holst, Mr. Gary Gasser 3. P.E. Teachers and Drivers Ed. Teacher (L-Rt) Mrs. Karen Taylor, Mr. Doug Ferguson, Mrs. Pat Heydon Facult] 1. Middle School and High School Secretaries (L-Rt) Mrs. Jerri Jovanovich, Miss Sandy Bramlette 2. 1st and 2nd Grade Teachers (L-Rt) Mrs. Betty Bylund, Mrs. Betty Booth, Mrs. Inez Smith, Mrs. Karen Peterson 3. Elementary Secretaries (L-Rt) Mrs. Peggy Lattin, Mrs. Mary Davison ii Faculty 1 . 3rd and 4th Grade Teachers (L-R) Mrs. Donna Polanchek, Mrs. Ellen Nottingham, Mrs. Sheila Dullenty, Mrs. Patty Paulsen 2. 5th and 6th Grade Teachers (L-Rt) Mr. Dennis Patton, Mrs. Nancy Ritter, Mrs. Elsie Gierke, Mr. John Lulf 3. Cooks (L-Rt) Mrs. Carol Nicks, Mrs. Caroline Settera 3 12 Personnel Elementary Resource Teach- ers: L-Rt Jo Sorkness Joanne Dillon Pat Flanagan Cindy Lennington Beverly Best Christine Feltz Caro lee Gillen Bus Drivers: L-Rt Jim Allen Paul Violet Diane Bach Jim Jasper Merle Seright Earl Geirke Bob Bach Custodians Charlotte Snow Lauretta Stevens Gary Kostelnik Paul Violet Myrtle Irwin Thomas Stevens Lee Sheurburn Beatrice Draper 13 Front Row: John West, LeRoy Honrud, George Lippert, Vicki Morger, Jeannette Nelson, Back Row: Bill Robertson, George Streit, Charlie Stewart, Julene Gernat (School Rep.) Wiley Good. s c h o o I B o a r Middle School Principal: Mr. Ray Grande 14 Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall! Graduation Graduation Day William Johnstone-speaker Montana State University Henry Nagengast-student spokesman 16 jjggga—ww tl$lcbur - JltActjQtd 'X 4t§C Jo i Y r c _ . £ v v V X i i XXX, do LI X X, Xj tn xxt. r v Xi X % X jVXvr JWfH f ,1(X 0 X O „ w n5Aaa-a- , „ X 7-, i I4 X %s; XiX V] f ’ U V XX Y J p - X Leslie Ann Appleby M . Wayne Ayers Bruce Baack 9 18 Eldon E. Burgess Susan Booth Natalie C. Chamberlain Gloria Agnes Craig Brent Earl Crawford Dale George Erickson Cheryl Anne Everson Rita Valene Deck Roy A. Ewen 19 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY CO. RED BARN 520-lst Street Ave. S . Phone 453-6557 907 Smelter Avenue Black Eagle, Montana TEXACO GUY’S TEXACO U-HAUL 1712 Third Street NW Across from Westgate 2o Great Falls, Montana FARMERS UNION INSURANCE Del Darko Fort Benton, Montana Phone 622-3612 Overland Bar Vern Wutschke Where Everyone Meets Fort Benton, Montana Fred's Toggery Mens and Ladies Clothing Quality Dry Cleaning Fort Benton, Montana Gambles Store Best Wishes to The Class of '77 Fort Benton, Montana Fort Benton Motor Company Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth Joe Jordan 622-5131 JEANIE’S OTHER PLACE Congratulations to The Class of '77 Fort Benton-The Birthplace of Montana Borries Family Restaurant Black Eagle, Montana Tower Gas and Superette 1101 North West Bypss Great Falls, Montana Open 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. The Sly Fox Restaurant and Drive-In Great Falls Montana Black Eagle Country Club 1126 Smelter Avenue Delicious Sandwiches-Dancing D-K DISTRIBUTORS Fort Benton, Montana Phone 622-3371 On The Farm Service n Mark Steven Fatz Alfred E. Feltz Phillip J. Frieling Shambra Colette Frieling Kenneth Wayne Galloway 9 Julene Fay Gernant Janet Irene Gessaman Marie Elaine Gottfried Kari (Gray) Doll Ann Doree'Heydon Rick D. Jackson Denise Kae Janssen 23 Micheal T. Jendro Friend, I will remember you, think of you, pray for you 1. Janet Gessaman 2. Tom Allison 3. Mark Larson 4. Jennifer Sanford 5. Natalie Chamberlain 6. Dennis Clarke 7. Leslie Appleby 8. Mark Fatz 9. Gloria Craig 10. Dale Erickson 11. Bruce Ritter 12. Henry Nagengast 13. Terry Nelson 14. Brent Crawford Kandy Murrill 15. Kathy Wutschke 16. Kari Gray 17. Pete Cornell 18. Denise Janssen 19. Matt Trott 20. Pam Hinkle 21. David Mousel 22. AI Feltz 23. Louise Otto 24. Rita Deck 25. Dave Haugen 26. Sherry Tonne 27. Gordy McQuire 28. Dan Stovall 29. Marcia Richard 30. Cheryl Everson 31. Bill Lepley 32. Roy Ewen 33. Chuck Doug Shaw (or is it Doug Chuck?) 34. Brian Scott 35. Terry Jungers 36. Phillip Frieling Shambra Frieling 37. Penny Sykes 38. Jackie Shaw 39. Nanci Honrud 40. Terri Walker 41. Ken Galloway 42. Marie Gottfried 43. Colleen Robertson 44. Mary Streit 45. David Reid .. when another day is through, I’ll still be friends with you! Mark Wayne Larson William Leonard Lepley Gerald Earl Lohse Gordy R . McQuire David Leo Mousel Kandice Lynn Murrill 26 Henry George Nagengast Terry John Nelson Louise Isabell Otto David H. Reid Marci'a Kaye Richard Bruce Charles Ritter ■ V m Colleen Robertson Jennifer Louise Sanford Brian K. Scott 27 Mann's Sewing Machine Shop 1126 Central Great Falls, MT Farmers Union Terminal Assoc. Cleaning and Treating Carter, MT Arts Service Fort Benton, MT Phone 622-3863 fCOAST TO COAST STORES j Scott's Lumber and Supply Wes and Russ Scott Fort Benton, MT COAST TO COAST STORES Fort Benton, MT Phone 622-5042 Pepper Pot Tavern The Way Spot Loma, MT H-0 Parts Supply Tom and Ted Fort Benton, MT Phone 622-3643 Highwood Husky Clinton Russel E. Zanto Retail Bulk Fuels Rudy's Shoe Store Western Boots, Work Boots Boot Shoe Repair 28 Fort Benton, MT RIVER VIEW GREENHOUSE Fort Benton MT Phone 622-5241 1720 Front Street SPOONS ONE WAY SALOON The Fun Spot Great Falls MT JACK CLUB Great Falls, MT Phone 452-2207 LONGHORN SALOON AND RESTAURANT Great Falls, MT Phone 453-4082 PCA FEDERAL LAND BANK Great Falls, MT Phone 761-3410 29 Douglas A. Shaw Jacalyn Renee Shaw Charles Shaw 0° T 00 „ Daniel Earl Stovall Matthew Sherwood Trott Mary Regina Streit Sherry Ann Tonne Penny Jo Sykes Rodger VanOmmen Kathi Ann Wutschke Sponsor David P. Hanson Terri Lynn Walker Principal David K. Meissner Sponsor David A . Parclien Class Flower Daisies Class Motto Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising everytime we fall. Cicero Class Colors Light Blue and Metalic Blue Homecoming Homecoming week always seems to hold an extra excitement to the ordinary. The ac- tivities of spirit days during the week in- cluded: Wednesday, clash day , Thursday, farmer day , and the Fifties on Friday. The theme this year was TV Shows . On Thursday evening at 7:30p.m., the variety show was held, with lots of laughter. The evening climaxed with the snake dance and bon fire. The Homecoming day schedule started on Friday with a pep rally during seventh period on the football field, at which time the Homecoming Princesses and Queen were crowned. The parade began at 5:30 p.m. with bands, floats, homecoming roy- alty and candidates, students, business and community exhibits. The Homecoming game opened at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening with the Fort Benton Longhorns opposing the Cut Bank Wolves. Although the Longhorns were defeated 17- 14, the game was the longest in our his- tory with five overtimes, and we knew we'd put up a good fight. 32 1. standing at attention 2. a farmer on farmer day 3 . exhibits in the parade 4. a group of ballerinas 5 . the bon fire 6. a tense moment Homecoming Senior Candidates Leslie Appleby Richie Walker Jackie Shaw Denise Janssen Sophomore Candidates Tony Frieling Deb Stashi Nikki McKeever Marilyn Ewen Royalty Denise Janssen Peggy Pearson Marilyn Ewen Leisa Granger Junior Candidates Peggy Pearson Betty Madsen Linda Hampton Sandy Lippert Freshmen Candidates Leisa Granger Rhonda Stovall Rae Lyn Marcussen Lana Fultz 33 Homecoming 34 Homecoming Homecoming Sports Girl’s 36 Varsity Team: Seated; Sandy Lippert, Leslie Appleby, Mary Striet, Debbie Stashi. Stand- ing; Coach Grande, Linda Hampton, Marlene Shaw, Rikki Marcussen. On the Ladder; Jackie Shaw, Betty Madsen, Lisa Morger. Seniors: 1. Jackie Shaw 2. Mary Striet 3. Leslie Appleby Basketball Sports Junior Varsity: Back Row; Lauri Lattin, Deana Albers, Coach Martin, Wendy Sheele, Lisa May, Manager-Michelle DuPree. Middle Row; Wendy Ful- bright, Lana Fultz, Tammee Brodock, Nikki McKeever, Raelynn Marcussen. Front Row; Leisa Granger, Becky Ries, Denise Mad- sen, Debbie Kass- mier, Kim Janssen. Not Pictured; Var- sity Manager- Sherry Shaw. 37 Standing, L-R: Coach Utterback, Dan Stovall, Matt Davison, Bill Lepley, Brice Russell, Dick Clark, Dean Rominger, Wes Brodock, Parry Lepley, Coach Walker. Kneeling: Roy Ewen, Greg Shaw, Joe Blanchard, Rob Myers, Keith Lippert. Sitting: Manager Bruce Ritter. Basketball 1976-1977 Seniors Bill Lepley Dick Clark Dan Stovall Sports Basketball Standing, Left to Right: Steve Witt. Ken Carlstrom, Joe Blanchard, Dean Rominger, Rob Myers, Eric Loyland, Dallas Curtiss, Coach Walker, John Erickson, Dennis Willson, Bart Hamilton, Sidney Scott, Mike Davison, Jeff McKeever, George McQuire. Boys Jr. Varsity Basketball 1st Row Left to Right, Bob Hamilton, Wayne Ayers, Kelly Lenington, Rick Jackson, Brent Crawford, Gerald Lohse, Kieth Lippert, Lance May, Bill Lepley, Dan Stovall, Art McCafferty, Colin Stovall, Jim Bramlette,Greg Shaw, Row 2, Coach Roger Pugh, Terry Allen, Ed Kelly, David Reid, Mark Albers, Joe Blanchard, Mike McKinley, Roy Ewen, Dale Erickson, Darren Manely, Joe Ayers, Rob Myers, Coach Steve Voight, 3rd Row, Coach John Lulf, Sidney Scott, Greg McQuire, Phillip Frieling, Brian Scott, Parry Lepley, Dean Rominger, Dick Clark, Brooks Dietz, Was Brodock, Clayton Starke, Doug Tacke, Kirby Johnston, Loren Tacke, Matt Davison, Coach Lynn Utter- back . Football ’76 Coaches, Steve Voigt, John Lulf, Roger Pugh, Lynn Utterback. 41 Phillip Frieling- Rick Jackson-End Gerald Lohse-Back Dan Stoval-Back End Wayne Ayers- Center J. V. Scores TOWNS WHERE SCORES We They Chester Here 14 8 Chinook There 48 0 Big Sandy Here 26 0 Belt Here 20 0 Havre F rosh. Here 27 6 Chinook Here 27 0 Chester There 21 6 Big Sandy There 7 6 Havre Frosh. There 25 6 Football j J Bruce Ritter- Manager Dick Clark- Tackle Brent Crawfort- Guard Brian Scott-End Bill Leply- Quarterback Dale Erickson- Roy Ewen-Guard End; Back VARSITY SCORES TOWNS WHERE SCORES We They Poplar here 20 0 Conrad there 3 14 Chinook here 7 6 Malta there 3 30 Cut Bank here 17 20 Choteau there 13 14 Shelby here 31 14 Browning there 17 10 Football 43 Sports The Fort Benton gymnasts had an addition to its team this year. Coach Pugh along with assistant coach Martin helped to make a very successful boys gymnastics team. They boys took second in the state meet and did an outstanding job the entire season. The girls again did a great job, taking second at the state meet and had an ex- ceptionally good season. The girls had one senior, Kari Grey Doll, while the boys had five on the team. Henry Nagen- gast (captain) Doug Shaw, Tom Allison, Chuck Shaw and Phil Frieling. 44 f f First Row: Rikki Marcussen, Evie Jorden, Raylynn Marcussen, Toni Frieling, Wendy Scheele, Darren Manley. Second Row: Tom Allison, Lisa May, Betty Madsen, Chuck Shaw. Third Row: Kim Janssen, Bob Fisher, Sandy Lippert, Phil Frieling, Marlene Shaw (captain) Henry Nagengast (captain) and K.C. Kegal. Sports Sports Wrestling Team Picture: Row 1; Karla Dietz-mgr., Robby Wilson, Paul Carver, Art McCafferty, John Cornell, Darrell Creek, Mike Dupree-mgr., Row 2; Duane Otto, Jim Bramlette, Nels DeBruycker, Alan Tonne, Colin Stovall, Dave Roddy, Row 3; Coach Buckingham, Loren Tacke,Doug Tacke, Lance May, Wayne Ayres-Senior, Charles Cherry, Kelly Lennington, Coach Parchen. 4b 1976-77 Sports t 47 Golf Team Back Row: Peggy Pearson, Dale Erickson, Betty Madsen, Jon Erickson, Tom Tacke, Dennis Willson, Dale Anderson, Cheryl Braker - Front Row: Mike Carlstrom, Mike Lehman, Graham Richard, Mike DuPree - Not Pictured: Terry Nelson and Mr. Hanson - Sponsor. The 1977 golf season saw three first year girls out for the team, along with nine boys. Although only one golfer went to state - Dale Erickson, a Senior - the team took two seconds during the season and played good, competitive golf. 1 . Don't hit it too hard. 2 . And this is the three first year girl golfers ? 3 . What a stance! 4 . Mr. Hanson's second favorite sport. Sports Scoreboard BOYS BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL VARSITY TRACK FBHS THEY 56 Deer Lodge 57 71 Chinook 58 66 Havre J.V. 36 55 Choteau 40 56 Conrad 77 60 Cut Bank 46 63 Chinook 64 55 Shelby 74 56 Choteau 59 69 Conrad 56 49 Browning 72 44 Malta 50 49 Malta 62 43 Shelby 76 59 Browning 62 46 Choteau 40 61 Conrad 58 Divisional Tourney 74 Conrad 66 58 Browning 95 45 Shelby 54 JUNIOR VARSITY 49 Malta 57 54 Cut Bank 57 65 Chinook 49 51 Malta 54 65 Shelby 71 60 Browning 104 47 Choreau (f) 39 36 Choteau 76 53 Conrad (f) 63 57 Conrad 60 BOYS GYMNASTICS Team Standings: (first year) 2nd at State meet 2nd Miles City Invitational 2nd Fort Benton Invitational 2nd Lewistown Invitational 1. We broke five school records 2 . Matt Davison placed in six events at the state meet in Billings— 4 - seconds, 1 - third, 1 - fourth. Meet Scores: Malta Invitational 1st 93pts. Choteau Invitational 1st 91 Fort Benton Inv. 1st 83 Havre Invitational 3rd 44 Fort Benton Duel 1st 74 Conrad Invitational 2nd 50 Fort Benton Triangular 1st 66 Cascade Invitational 1st 57 Divisional Meet 1st 76f State Meet 4th 21 GIRLS VARSITY TRACK 1. Twenty-one girls out for track. 2. Those Lettering: Rita Deck, Colleen Robertson, Linda Hamption, Sandy Lippert, Nikki McKeever, Rikki Marcussen, Kim Janssen, Lana Fultz, Rae Lynn Marcussen Meet Scores: Malta Invitational 2nd Tri Meet with F .B. Cascade, Big Sandy 1st Divisional 5th 18 School Records: Mim Janssen 110 hurdles 15 2 sec. long jump 16'5 GIRLS GYMNASTICS Team Standings: 2nd at state meet 1st Glendive Invitational 2nd Lewistown 2nd Fort Benton Invitational 3rd C.M.R. Invitational 49 Sports Girl’s Track First Row: Rhonda Stovall, Sandy Lippert, Colleen Robertson, Denise Janssen, Rita Deck, Leisa Granger, Denise Madsen; Second Row: Kim Janssen, Rikki Marcussen, Nikki McKeever, Tamee Brodock, Deana Albers, Lisa May, Joselyn Gernant, Ruth Tadej; Third Row: Coach Pugh, Raelynn Marcussen, Wendie Scheele, Linda Hampton, Lana Fultz, Teresa Siebenaler, Jana Seright, Assistant Coach Walker. Seniors: Rita Deck, Denise Janssen, Colleen Robertson Boy’s Track Sports (Seniors: Roy Ewen, Bill Lepley, Wayne � Ayers. First Row: Russ Honrud, Wade Curtiss, Bart Hamilton, Dean Rominger; Second Row: Art McCafferty, Lance May, Rob Meyers, Parry Lepley, Wes Brodock, Joe Ayers, Greg Shaw, Roy Ewen; Third Row: Coach Ferguson, Mike McKinley, Brice Russell, Mark Albers, Matt Davison, Brooks Dietz, Bill Lepley, Wayne Ayers, Assistant Coach Martin. 51 Sports 52 Crew 6 Sports Cheerleaders! 1. V. .Football-Colleen Robertson, Peggy Pearson, Richie Walker, Rose Wheldon, Denise Janssen. 2. Senior Football Cheerleader, Denise. 3. Senior Football Basketball Cheerleader, Richie. A. Senior Football Basketball Cheerleader, Colleen 5 . J .V. Football-Toni Frieling, Rhonda Stovall, Leann Taylor, Tammi Wigger. 6 . Marvelous Marvin!!!! 7. V. Wrestling-Dyvonne Flynn, Anika Sigerdson, Stacy McKeever, Leann Taylor. 8. Middle School Basketball-Jonna Witt, Jackie Lippert, Lorraine Ayres, Brenda Fieling. 9. V. Basketball-Colleen Robertson, Richie Walker, Marlene Shaw, Linda Hampton, Peggy Pearson. 10. Middle School Wrestling-Becky Good, Rona Laubagh, Olga Erickson, Donna Hamilton. S3 Grand Union Hotel Fort Benton, Montana A-T Western Shop 1504 Front Street Fort Benton, Montana Jasper's Laundromat Cleanest Wash in the West Fort Benton, Montana PONDEROSA INN Great Falls, Montana 220 Central Avenue Phone 761-3410 Benton Body and Sales Fort Benton, Montana Charteris Hardware Fireplace, Fixtures and Linoleum 123 Central Avenue Great Falls, Montana The Other Place Appreciation to all the good people in Fort Benton that come into the Other Place Great Falls, Montana Bill and Voncile Robertson Carter, Montana Connie's Coiffures Palace Barber Shop Fort Benton, Montana K’S AUTO PARTS Fort Benton, Montana Phone 622-5461 Yvonne Andreason Ross Atkinson Dennis Audet James Bach Scott Benjamin Correna Burney Corey Book Ronda Dostal Casey Flanagan Micheal Gomoll Travis Grossman Micheal Hiatt Brian Hubbard Skip Johnson Lecia Kelly Gereon Kostelnik Kyla McFarland A Ian M i I ledge David Nelson Kristi O'Connor Krystal Olson Wayne Olson Pat Onstad Mike Pimperton Matthew Saville Micheal Southard Kamari Todd Michele Tomaskie Leroy Westfall Nancy Worrall Kindergarten Not Pictured Shannon Haider Kaylene Wheeler vyi cn F ■ i r s t r a • ti f- F JL vA w 1 2}1' vwmxSf 4 t T'� A 4 i Not Pi ctured Desmond Everson Robert Koszewski Karen Neelands Anna Andreasen Mark Blades Geoffrey Blanchard Denette Bramlette Wayne Clark Darrel Clarke Richard Conrad Cheramie Decker Carmen Diekhans Kim Dostal Corey Embleton Chad Fisher Nancy Freeman Russell Fuller Angela Fultz Jamey Gardner Lance Goldhahn Stephanie Hall Lori Johnson Robyn Jones Christina Jovanovich Kyla Kalanick Michelle Lewis Jody Miller Danielle Onstad Robbie Overholser Michele Peres Chris Rate Don Reid Kiersten Rowe Shane Scheele Brent Shaw Dean Snow Wes Stewart Paul Walborn Alicia Wallace Jan Watson Joe Watson Melinda Wellman Tommy Willson m Pat Ayers Shaun Bach Lori Benjamin Mario Briese Bridget Brown Todd Burney Dirk Cappis Mitch Cripe Evie Dann John Diekhans Charlie Doll Vance Dostal Robbie Evans Dallas Fuller Jade Gernant Tad Gillen Glenda Handford Mario Hayworth Tanya Jenkins Kelley Johnson Beverly Jolly Mike Jovanovich Dyke Kalanick Hayley Lenington Richard Moog Mike Onstad Sydnee Pimperton Susan Rittal Shane Seright Mike Siebenaler «0, Am -• 1 A A j r f Vr V JB A ty C _ i V 1 (-111 1 'HI • t V fe V o t Duaine Sloan Harlan Sloan Jamie Swensgard Jon Tope Vicki Worrall vi Not Pictured Debray Hiatt Jennifer Naeseth Colleen Neelands i. ww' 'V' o r ’ Steen Andreasen Dena Audet Trinity Bach Jarid Baumgartner John Blades Tom Brandon Becky Cappis Gene Croft Andy Davison Laura Eckburg Julie Freeman Pat Goldhahn Angela Handford Claudia Hanson David Hassler Alois Kostelnik Jimmy Lambott Jeff Mecklenberg Paul Mercer Marty M iller Audra Morger Stacey Nelson Nola Overholser David Polanchek Kari Ritter Darren Rowe Shawn Scheele David Scriver Kristina Sorthard Roberta Watson Not Pictured Shelley Newbury Third Grade ao m Dennis A Ibers Billy Joe Albrecht David Albrecht Kelly Allard Kristin Allen Henning Andreasen Randy Atkinson Danny Audet Lawrence Ayers Desiree Baisden Kristine Braker Michael Brandon Anita Bramlette Becky Burney Pat Cherry Kathleen Cleary Lorise Cripe Kathy Croft Peter Davison Donna Decker Jay Deitz Darien Eckberg Anna Eloff Carol Freeman Ann Gardner John Georke David Hall Tracy Hanni Cindy Johnson Shelley Jones Allen Kindzerski Josina Kostelnik Rena Laubach Garret McFarland Jay McGuire Scotty Miller Holly Morrison Eric Mousel Kristine Nagengast Mark O'Hara Pamela Otto Lori Overholser Scott Rate Scot Renville James Robo Debra Rominger Darrell Taylor Michelle Tutt Wesley Tutt Todd Witt vy vX Richard Albrecht Debra Audet Gary Benjamin Kevin Bokovoy Joe Bramlette Mark Cappis Aric Curtiss Jan Deck Terry Dudley Dayle Flynn Veronica Fuller Jennifer Good Korey Haugen Shan Hinkle Robert Hodges Brenda Jolly Debbie Lambott Rebecca Lane Dianne Larson Marc Lewis Michelle Lohse Forrest Loving Mike Lundy Billy Madsen Scott Meissner Andy Mousel Bobby Naeseth Lester Naeseth Julie Nagengast Jody Olafson Gail Polanchek Shelly Pugh Griff Richards Eugena Sheldon John Siebenaler Steve Striet Mary Tacke Lorena White f t h r a 2 Bobbie Bach Darin Baisden E. J. Briese Brian Bylund Robbie Calkin Larry Carlstrom Mark Carver Doug Cherry Ron Clark Becky Conrad Maureen Dailey Gary Erickson Lyle Fatz Marta Ferguson Kim Gillen Logan Good Paula Good Dennis Hedrick Merlin Hodges Melana Hyatt Dawn Jenson S ■ i x t h r a Jackie Johnson Leland Johnson Gina Koller Tom Lehman Tami Lepley Dean McSweeney Warner McFarland Angela Meissner Wayne Morrison Gary Naeseth Bob Nelson Kirk Reichelt Chad Rittal Jill Ritter Dawn Seright John Shaw Monica Tacke Cathy Tadej Mark Tonne Wendy Wallace Kelly West Not Pictured Edith Neelands Michael Neelands Melody Sumner James Walker Jeff Albrecht Dean Allen Lorraine Ayers Ralph Bohl Betn Bylund Kelly Cassutt Cathy Chamberlain Gary Creek Ida Croft Leslie Dailey Jeff Davison Shannon Decker Sharon Dudley Jodi Feltz Mitch Frieling Wayne Fuller Marty Gardner Debrah Goerke Donna Hamilton Marshal Hayworth Gail Hume Blaine Jolley Mike Jones Karina Keeler Cindy Kelly Mike Kindzerski Rona Laubach Lance Loving Cal Lundy Kelly McKeever Marci McKinlay Loni Mi I ledge Gerald Myers Rhetta Naeseth Ramona Olafson Seventh 62 Grade Classes Danny Reid Suzi Sanford Bobbi Stashi Jack Stuckman Janel Sykes Rod Sykes Andy Taylor Gene Walborn Mike Wigger Lesley Willson 63 The Class Susan Allard Dan Kostelnik Shawn Lenington Jackie Lippert Julie Meer Wallis Morger Olga Erickson Paris Everson Scott Fjelstad Brenda Frieling Corry Hanson Marty Hayworth Wendy Hodges Kit Jahnke Steve Clark Dean Clarke Theresa Cleary Carolyn O'Hara Debbie Olafson Mary Otto Mary Sue Polenchek James Sigurdson Vernon Spaabeck 64 Eighth Grade Jeff Ferguson Mike Gessaman Becky Good Greg Hamilton Glen Stewart Chris Stone Bob Tadej Lynette Thisselle Robbie Walborn Guy West Not Pictured Jeff Albrecht Francine Wallace 65 Elementary Activities BOYS ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL The three lower pictures are of the elementary track and field day. Classes Deana Albers Caroline Allen Vernon Anderson Darren Arnold Ron Ary Dana Averill Dauna Baisden Greg Brubaker Ken Carlstrom Annette Chamberlain Allen Creek Wade Curtiss Mike Davison Cheryl Deck Fay Decker Michele DuPree Anna Everson Wendie Fulbright Lana Fultz Roger Gardner Jo Gernant Leisa Granger Bart Hami Iton Russ Honrud Kim Janssen K. C. Kegal Jane Kindzerski Cindy Kohler John LaBarre 67 Ninth Grade Classes Mark Lane Laurie Lattin Robin Laubach Mike Lehman Deana Lenington Denise Madsen Rae Lynn Marcussen Lisa May Jeff McKeever George McQuire David Meer Larry Morrison Becky Mousel Rachel Mousel Steve Pugh Graham Richard James Robertson Dean Rominger Wendy Scheele Wayne Siebenaler Vicki Starke Rhonda Stovall Ruth Tadej Terry Washburn Alan Wellman Carl White Dennis Willson Laura Wutscke Pat Volkmar 68 Ninth Grade Not Pictured David Audet John Hankins Sophomores Classes David Albers Dale Anderson Joe Ayers Joe Blanchard Tammee Brodock Wes Brodock LaVern Burgess Paul Carver Charlene Cherry Daryl Creek Dallas Curtiss Becki Dupree Kent Embelton Jon Erickson Marilyn Ewen Dyvonne Flynn Toni Frieling Rick Hinkle Rhonda Hodges Evie Jordan Debbie Kassmeier Parry Lepley Keith Lippert Eric Loyland Ken Lundy Rikki Marcussen Lance May Leland Miller Nikki McKeever Stacey McKeever Michele McKinley Greg McQuire Brian Morger Paula Mousel Lori Myers 69 Classes Rob Myers Beverly Otto Duane Otto Becky Ries Ken Ritland Penny Robertson Sid Scott Phyllis Scriver Tina Seright Judy Settera Greg Shaw Sherry Shaw Deb Stashi Anika Sigurdson Louise Stone Jamie Sykes Doug Tacke Alan Tonne Leanne Taylor Becky Valline Ken Vinion Tammy Wigger Robby Willson Russ Worrall Cecil Worsley Not Pictured Brian Allison Connie Cary Karla Dietz Jim Pugh Steve Witt Sophomores 70 Classes Mark Albers Terry Allen Bonnie Ary John Blanchard Cheryl Braker Jim Bramlette Rodney Briese Mike Car I strom Elaine Chamberlain Charlie Cherry Denise Clark John Cornell Jenny Dann Nels DeBruycker Brooks Dietz Junior Class Tom Drube Mike Dupree Bob Fisher Kaye Fisher Sue Fulbright Mitchel Granger Bob Hamilton Linda Hampton Mike Handford Debbie Hume Lori Kalanick Doug Kary Ed Kelly Bernadette Kostelnik Kelly Lenington Not Pictured Darrell Arnold Matt Davison 71 Classes Sandy Lippert Betty Madsen Darron Manley Roxie Marcussen Art McCafferty Joanne McDede Mike McKinlay Lisa Morger Richard Mousel Charlene Pape Peggy Pearson Debbie Peterson Elizabeth Pfiel Ruth Ries Dave Roddy Junior Class Becky Ross Brice Russell Dave Schopp Pam Schroeder Jana Seright Mike Settera Marlene Shaw Rose Sheldon Teresa Siebenaler Steve Spaabeck Clayton Starke Lila Stewart Colin Stovall Loren Tacke Tom Tacke Jane Warehime 72 E --------------------1 c j ijgsianiaitivfnntiG oo Case Power and Equipment Fort Benton, Montana Phone 622-3724 Beltone Hearing Aid Service 3rd and Central Great Falls, Montana World Wide Press, Inc. Fund Raising Equipment Trade Stimulators Great Falls, Montana Formicove Personalized Kitchens P .0 . Box 2665 Great Falls, Montana Cargill, Inc. Feed-Seed-Fertilizer-Chemicals Carter, Montana The Pub and Pizza Pool-Beer-Restaurant Holiday Village Great Falls, Montana Pioneer Insurance Agency Insurance and Real Estate P.0.Box 128 Fort Benton, Montana Pinski Brothers Inc. Plumbing-Heating-Refrigeration and Warehouse Appliances 1020 Central Avenue Great Falls, Montana Fort Benton, Montana TUTT MANUFACTURING 2300 St. Charles Street Fort Benton, Montana Phone 622-3667 BENTON PHARMACY AND THE GIFT WALL Key Club Work Day Key Club Work Day 75 Annual Staff P SALES STAFF Left to Right: Mike DuPree, Cheryl Braker, Gloria Craig, Denise Janssen, I Richie Walker, Marie Gottfried, Teresa Sieben- aler, Lila Stewart, Julene DGernant, Ruth Ries, Elaine Chamberlain, Natalie Chamberlain, Sandy Lippert, Not Pictured: M Terri Jungers, Marcia Richard, Joann McDede and Mike Carlstrom. 5 PRODUCTION STAFF ELeft to Right: Natalie Chamberlain, Terri Jungers, Teresa Siebenaler, Joann McDede, Gloria Craig R (photographer). Mike Carlstrom (photographer), Lila Stewart, Marcia Richard, Elaine Chamber- lain, Marie Gottfried, Julene Gernant, Denise Janssen (Editor), Mike DuPree. S I Mr. Jones, Advisor Denise Janssen, Editor A Elaine Chamberlain, Business Manager F F 76 The induction banquet was held March 17. New mem- bers Not Pictured at the Left are: Brice Russell, Cheryl Braker, Peggy Pearson and Richie Walker. Left to Right: Marie Gottfried, Julene Gernant, Denise Janssen, Kathleen Holm (sponsor), Linda Hampton, Natalie Chamberlain, Lila Stewart, Lori Kalanick, Louise Otto, Marlene Shaw, Bernadette Kostelnik. National Honor Society and Cannon Report Left to Right: Mrs. Lulf (sponsor) Marlene Shaw, Leann Taylor, Tina Seright, Elaine Chamberlain, Marcia Richard, Gloria Craig, Brian Morger, Michelle McKinlay, Teresa Siebenaler, Marie Gottfried, Dallas Custiss, Phyllis Scriver, Jamie Sykes, Terri Jungers, Mike Carlstrom, Lisa Morger, Bernadette Kostelnik, Richie Walker, Charlene Pape, Eliza- beth Pfeil, Mike DuPree. B-Club officers and sponsor: Marlene Shaw and Jackie Shaw with Mr. Utterback 78 The Booster Club is a community club organized to give financial aid and spirit to the organ- izations of high school. Pictured is their annual athletic banquet. Science Club Science Club members: From Top to Bottom: Mark Albers, Mitchell Granger, Rick Jack- son, Joanne McDede, Teresa Siebenaler, Terri Jungers, Lori Kalanick, Marci 'a Richard, Marie Gottfried, Julene Gernant, Penny Sykes, Lila Stewart, William Kind- zerski, Matt Trott, Jana Seright, Gloria Craig, Nat- alie Chamberlain, John Blanchard, Bernadette Kos- telnik, Betty Madsen, Sandy Lippert, Keith Anderson, Tom Tacke, Henry Nagen- gast, Janet Gessaman and Richie Walker. Officers: Mr. Kindzerski (advisor), John Blanchard, Natalie Chamber- lain, Janet Gessaman, Gloria Craig, and Richie Walker. sO Organizations Future Homemakers of America The F .H .A. members From Left to Right: Marci'a K. Richard, Mrs. Gollehon, Sherry Tonne, Kathi Wutschke, Penny Sykes, Jana Seright, Louise Stone, Tina Seright, Marie Gottfried, Rita Deck, Terri Jungers, Jamie Sykes, Roxie Marcussen, and Debbie Peter- son. The new advisor is Mrs. Debbie Fultz and the Chapter Mothers are Mrs. Doreen Richard and Mrs . Juanita Deck. 80 Student Council Student Government Sitting Around Table (Left to Right) Julene Gernant, School Board Rep. (Oct. - Dec.), Tammie Brodock, Soph., Kim Janssen, Frosh., Mike Davison, Frosh., Pres. Bruce Ritter, Sr., Sec. Betty Madsen, Jr., Rick Jackson, Sr., Lila Stewart, Jr., Becky Ries, Soph., Standing (Left to Right) Ron Ary, Frosh., Richie Walker, Sr., Ron Jovanovich Advisor, Vice Pres. Colleen Robertson, Sr., Linda Hampton, Jr., Brian Morger, Soph. Other School Board Rep. (Not Shown), Sherry Shaw (Jan.-Mar.), Matt Davison (Apr.- Sept). I I Middle School Class Officers Eighth Grade PRESIDENT: Mary Sue Polancheck VICE PRES: Shawn Lenington SECRETARY: 0Iga Erickson TREASURER: Theresa Cleary Seventh Grade PRESIDENT: Gene Walborn VICE PRES: Gary Creek SECRETARY: Jona Witt TREASURER: Kelly McKeever Middle School Student Council ADVISOR: Mr. Herman PRESIDENT: Becky Good VICE PRES: Brenda Frieling SECRETARY: Rona Laubach TREASURER: Jeff Davison 7th REPRESENTATIVES Andy Taylor 8th REPRESENTATIVE Jackie Lippert Freshman Class Officers PRESIDENT: Lisa Granger VICE PRES: Raelynn Marcussen SECRETARY: Lana Fultz TREASURER: Rhonda Stovall Sr. High Class Officers S o P h o m o r e Pictured: Secretary-Treasurer 5 Tammie Wigger and President Anika Sigurdson. Not Pictured: Vice Pres . Joe Blanchard . Ad- visors: Mr. Kindzerski and Mr. Buckingham. Top: Marlene Shaw - Secretary - Bottom: Brooks Dietz- Presi- dent, John Blanchard - Treas- urer, Jim Bramlette - Vice President - Not Pictured: Mr. Utterback and Mr. Martin - Sponsors. Seniors u n ■ i o r s Left to Right: Mr. Parchen - Sponsor, Wayne Ayers - President, Matt Trott - Vice Presi- dent, Bill Lepley - Treasurer, Richie Walker - Secretary - Not Pictured: Mr. Hanson - Sponsor. Kathleen Holm Retires 1 . An apple for the teacher. This plaque was presented to Mrs. Holm by Mr. Grande in behalf of the staff. 2 . Who pulled the fire alarm? 3 . We will miss you. Faculty and student sentiments. WOOD’S BEACH MOTEL AGATE SHOP Loma, Montana August Ruth Phone 739-4314 Terry Rowe Insurance Agency Loma, Montana Steve's Supper Club Finest Seafood and Steaks in Montana Fort Benton, Montana Midlestadt Pontiac 1605 Main Street Fort Benton, Montana Benton Lanes Bar, Bowling Alley, and Game Room Fort Benton, Montana Rainbow Christian Supply Your Christian Supply Center Great Falls, Montana John R. Fishbaugh Manager Eddy's Bakery At Stores and Restaurants Everywhere Great Falls, Montana Larson's Pharmacy Ellis Larson Prescription Specialists Fort Benton, Montana Bennett's IGA Genevieve and Ray Bennett Fort Benton, Montana SCHMIDT, GILBERT AND JUNGERS Fort Benton, Montana 85 Phone 622-3355 Music Fort Benton Band First Row: Brian Jo I ley 7 Kelly McKeever, Olga Erickson, Mary Sue Polanchek, Debbie Olafson, Brenda Frieling, Cindy Kelly, Janel Sykes, Lorraine Ayers, Donna Hamilton, Leslie Wilson, Ramona Olafson, Jonna Witt, Shawn Odette, Becky Good; Second Row: Daniel Kostelnik, Mike Kindzerski, Mike Wigger, Rona Laubach, Mike Jones, Wayne Fuller, Kelly Casset, Renee Allen, Wallace Morger, Jackie Lippert, Jeff Davison, Lance Loving, Rod Sykes, Director- Mr. Gasser; Third Row: Danny Reid, Kit Jahnke, Cal Lundy, Carolyn O'Hara, Shawn Lenington. First Row on the Left: Brooks Dietz, Leslie Appleby, Mary Streit, Becky Ries, Sid Scott, Lisa Morger; Second Row: Peggy Pearson, Dyvonne Flynn, Lori Kalanick, John LaBarre, Wade Curtiss, Ruth Tadej, Sherry Shaw; Third Row: Joanne McDede, Joselyn Gernant, Deana Lenington, Jackie Shaw, K.C. Kegal, Laurie Lattin, David Roddy, Fourth Row: Mike Lehman, Cheryl Braker, Jane Kindzerski, Linda Hampton, Dennis Wilson, David Albers; Fifth Row: Joe Ayers, Evie Jordan, Wendy Scheele, Wayne Ayers, Robby Wilson, Rose Sheldon, Jon Erickson; Sixth Row: Tom Tacke, Julene Gernant, Teresa Siebenaler, Rick Jackson, Marie Gottfried, Karla Dietz, Gloria Craig, Director- Mr. Gasser. Jazz Band Music First Row: Jon LaBarre, Rose Sheldon, Peggy Pearson, David Albers, Rick Jackson, Jon Erickson; Second Row: Brooks Dietz, Tom Tacke, Linda Hampton, Dennis Willson, Marie Gottfried; Third Row: Dale Anderson, David Roddy, Sid Scott, Mr. Gasser; Fourth Row: Lori Kalanick, Ruth Ries, Not Pictured Wayne and Joe Ayers. Madrigal First Row: Denise Janssen, Jenny Sanford, Joanne McDede; Second Row: Charles Cherry, Mrs. Holst, Terry Nelson, Leslie Appleby, Ann Heydon, Penny Sykes, Terry Allen, Charlene Cherry; Third Row: Richie Walker, Henry Nagengast, Tom Tacke, Brooks Dietz. Not Pictured Cheryl Braker. Melodears First Row: Jamie Sykes, Lori Mey- ers, Phyllis Scriver, Duana Bais- den; Second Row: Tammi Wigger, Jana Seright, Michelle McKinley, Cheryl Braker, Anna Everson; Third Row: Tina Seright, Wendy Scheele, Louise Stone. 87 Music Middle School Chorus First Row: Darren Dupree, Ron Carlstrom, Chris Stone, Dennis Drube, Renee Allen, Rhonda Emmett, Joanne Morrison, Brenda Frieling, Janet Myers, Brian Jolly. Second Row: Jonna Witt, Ida Croft, Michael Wigger, Carolyn O'Hara, Wallis Morger, Bobbie Stashi, Kit Jahnke, Debbie Olafson, Mary Otto, Cindy Kelly, Mike Kindzerski. Third Row: Guy West, Olga Erickson, Mary Sue Polanchek, Lorna Nagengast, Jeff Davison, Gene Walborn, Janel Sykes, Susie Sanford, Sharon Dudley, Jack Stuckman. Fourth Row: Beth Bylund, Jackie Lippert, Rod Sykes, Shawn Lenington, Karina Keeler, Ramona Olaf- son, Rona Laubach, Gary Creek, Leslie Wi 11 son, Blane Jolly ; Fifth Row: Andy Taylor, Shannon Decker, Wendy Hodges, Theresa Cleary, Lori Arnold, Marcy McKinley, Gail Hume, Leslie Daley, Kelly McKeever, Cal Lundy, Lorraine Ayers, Cathy Chamberlain. Director Cynthia Holst. « . ... , Senior High Chorus Front Row: Terry Allen, Richie Walker, Denise Janssen, Penny Sykes, Henry Nagengast, Tom Tacke, Colleen Robertson, Brooks Dietz, Leslie Appleby, Joanne McDede, Jenny Sanford, Terry Jungers, Julene Gernant. Second Row: Phyllis Scriver, Marcia Richard, Charlene Cherry, Cheryl Braker, Duana Baisden, Anna Everson, Charles Cherry, Tammi Wigger, Rose Sheldon, Leanne Taylor, Wendy Sheele, Lori Myers. Third Row: Tina Seright, Jamie Sykes, Louise Stone, Terry Nelson, Elizabeth Pfeil, Jana Seright, Director Cynthia Holst. Middle School Sports M.S. Sports 7th Grade Boys Basketball L-Rt: Mike Kindzerski, Gary Creek, Gene Walborn, Cal Lundy, Kelly McKeever, Dean Allen, Rod Sykes, Andy Taylor, Blain Jolley, Jeff Davison, Mike Wigger, Jerry Myers, Danny Reid, Coach Pat Flanagan. 8th Grade Boys Basketball L-Rt: Mgr. Becky Good, Chris Stone, Ron Carlstrom, Glenn Stewart, Gregg Hamilton, Steve Clark, Brad Myers, Dan Cherry, Jeff Ferguson, Con Kelly, Dean Clarke, Paris Everson, Guy West, Scott Fjelstad, Coach Pat Flanagan. Front: Mgrs. Brian Jolley, Robbie Walborn. Not Pictured - Head Coach Jay Herman Back Row, L to R- Ass't Coach Dan Gil- len, Greg Hamilton, Dean Allen, Jeff Ferguson, Andy Taylor, Lance Loving. Middle Row - Gene Walborn, Guy West, Brian Jolley, Jeff Davison, Ron Carl- strom. Front Row - Kelly McKeever, Scott Fjelsted, Jerry Myers, Cal Lundy and Gary Creek. Middle School Track Back Row, L to R - Wallis Morger, Leslie Dailey, Jackie Lippert, Shawn Lenington, Lorna Nagengast, Beth Bylund (Mgr.) Kit Jahnke, Ass't Coach Debbie Fultz. Middle Row - Lorraine Ayers, Mary Sue Polanchek, Becky Good, Carolyn O'Hara, Olga Erick- son, Janet Myers, Jonna Witt, Romona Olafson, Rona Laubach. Front Row - Ronda go Emmett, Debbie Olafson, Lynnette Thisselle, Theresa Cleary, Julie Meer, Renee Allen, Lesley Willson, and Brenda Frieling. M.S. Sports Girls Basketball Front L-Rt: Coach Ron Jovanovich, Jackie Lippert, Becky Good, Donna Hamilton, Jonna Witt, Jodi Feltz- 2nd Row: Theresa Cleary, Brenda Frieling, Kit Jahnke- 3rd Row: Shawn Lenington, Wallis Morger, Lorna Nagengast, Lori Arnold, Olga Erick- son, Mary Polanchek, Carolyn O'Hara, Lynnette Thisselle. Boys Wrestling Front L-Rt: Lorraine Ayers-Manager, Mike Kindzerski, Cal Lundy, Scott Fjelstad, Guy West, Brad Myers. Back Row L-Rt: Coach Gary Gasser, Andy Taylar, Greg Hamilton, Phil Frieling, Dan Cherry, Mike Jones, Brenda Frieling- Manager. 91 CARGILL, INC. Fort Benton, Montana Phone 622-5233 Fort Benton, Montana Phone 622-5282 Tiffany's Attic Farmers Elevator and Trading Company Cards-Books-Games Texaco Products-Steam Rolling Downtown-403 Central Feed-Seed-Fertilizer Great Falls, Montana Fort Benton, Montana Falls Auto Craft Shop Montana Power Company Complete Air Conditioning 101 Central Avenue Transmission Service Great Falls, Montana Great Falls, Montana Jack Carver Jewelry « Watches-Diamonds and KMON 560 Montana Sapphire Jewelry Big Country Radio Great Falls, Montana Great Falls, Montana Earl's of Great Falls 307 Central Great Falls, Montana River Press Publishing Company Good Printing Since 1880 Fort Benton, Montana Back Row: Kelly Lenington, Rick Jackson, David Albers, Brooks Dietz, Dave Schopp, Terry Nelson, Brian Morger. Front Row: Steve Voigt; coach, Lisa Morger, Cheryl Braker, Linda Hampton, Richie Walker, Tammara Wigger, Gloria Craig, Denise Janssen. This year's drama team raised their membership from last year's four to fourteen, filling all divisional events. They snatched the division championship, then went on to take second at state. Good work team! Organizations Pres: Colleen Robertson, Vice Pres: Richie Walker—Treasurer: Joanne McDede, Members: Nancy Honrud, Kandy Murrill, Jackie Shaw, Ann Haydon, Leslie Appleby, Mary Streit, Deb Pade Peterson, Roxie Marcussen, Sherry Shaw, Marcia Rich- ards, Penny Sykes, Terri Jungers, Rikki Marcussen, Connie Cary, Deb Stashi, Nikki McDeever, Kim Janssen, Linda Hamp- ton, Cheryl Braker, Jenny Sanford, Stacy Mckeever, Toni Freiling, Becky Ries, Lori Myers, Jana Seright, Tammy Wigger, Marilyn Ewen, Natalie Chamberlin, Mari Gotfried, Janet Gessemen, Rose Sheldon, Jamie Sykes, Evie Jordan, Leann Tay- lor, Dan Stovall, Matt Davison, Dale Erickson, Loren Tacke, Henry Nagengast, Ricky Jackson, D.J. Janssen, Beth Mad- sen, Peggy Pearson, Lisa Morger, Teresa Sebinalar, Lori Kalanick, Deb Hume, Marvin Shaw, Sandy Beach Lippert, Elaine Chamberlin, Michelle McKinlay. Activities Boy’s State Boy's State Delegates: Roy Ewen, (Noxon) Bill Lepley, Matt Trott, Bruce Ritter, Dan Stovall, Rick Jackson. These five outstanding young men left for Dillion at 6:30 A .M . to spend a week learning about governmental pro- cedure on the city, county, and state levels. These future leaders of tomorrow namely, Matthew Sherwood Trott, Dan Stovall (622-3791), Bruce Ritter, Billy Lepley, and Rick Jackson had a great time learning and making friends with other fine men from around the state. Matt Trott Girl’s State Girl's State Delegate: Denise Janssen Alternate: Richie Walker. I was sponsored as a delegate to the Montana Girl's State Convention by the American Legion Auxiliary. There, girls from all parts of the State met and learned about the three levels of state government. We heard speakers (such as Max Baucus), and also got the opportunity to perform actual government functions. I was elected as an Associate Supreme Court Justice and we tried an actual 1974 child custody case presented by the Girl's Nation delegates. (Our decision was the same as that of the real Supreme Court!) It was a great learning experi- ence, and also loads of fun! 95 Denise Janssen Longhorn Day Have a Hamburger Your Way at Longhorn Day Prom Royalty: Jennifer Sanford-Queen, Brent Crawford-King, Bill Lepley-Sr Prince, Pam Powell-Sr. Princess, Lila Stewart-Jr. Princess, Jim Bramlette-Jr. Prince, Toni Frielinq- Soph. Princess and Greg Shaw-Soph. Prince. Awards High School Week Five seniors were selected to attend MSU High school week. Pictured Are: Roy Ewen, Rick Jackson, Marie Gottfried, and Matt Trott. Richie Walker was unable to attend. Heisey Award Not Pictured Janet Gessaman Keith Anderson Dave Haugen Louise Otto Awards Night Back Row (L to R) Jana Seright, Betty Madsen, Sandy Lip- pert, Peggy Pearson, Elaine Chamberlain, Lila Stewart, Front Row Brice Russell, Dan Stovall, Loren Tacke. 100 Awards L to R Linda Hampton, Terry Nelson, Julene Gernant, Cher- ly Braker, Elaine Chamberlain, Matt Davison, Brooks Dietz, Lila Stewart, Bruce Ritter, Brice Russell, Bill Lepley. L 0 A n w g a h r 0 d r s n Bruce Ritter winner of $100 Kiwanis Scholarship Julene Gernant winner of $500 B.C. Natalie Chamberlain winner of $300 Bank Scholarship Gamble Scholarship Marne Parson Scholarship Marie Gottfried Terry Nelson Dist. Music Festival Awards Brooks Dietz Terry Nelson Bill Vinion Music Award Rick Jackson Henry Nagengast Music Camp Awards Tom Tacke Dave Albers Sherry Shaw Carter Scholarship Brent Crawford Ken Lundy Memorial Award Brice Russell Outstanding Business Student Terri Jungers Bruce Ritter Journalism Silver Key Award Bernadette Kostelnick Betty Crocker Award Marcia Richard Dale Nottingham Award Marlene Shaw MAA Math Award Natalie Chamberlain VFW Auxiliary Scholarship Richie Walker Bausch Lome Science Award Natalie Chamberlain Mark Perry Memorial Drafting Award Phil Freiling DeMolay Scholarship Pete Cornell Brian Scott Greater University Scholarship Roy Ewen Denise Janssen Outstanding Chemistry Student John Blanchard Outstanding Physics Student Natalie Chamberlain Methodist Church Scholarship Terry Nelson Denise Janssen Coast Field Trip Science Classes Spend Week on Oregon Coast The Advanced Biology and the Physics classes spent the first week in May on an extensive trip to the Oregon Coast. They visited the Atomic Energy Museum in Richland, the University of Oregon's Biological Dept, and the Portland Zoo. They spent most of their time investigating the marine wildlife on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. The trip was arranged by Mr. Lep- ley, assisted by Mr. Kindzerski. r. Times of Time_passes much too quickly when we count the times that were....... There's too many remember when 's when speaking of playground fun; catch-'em, kiss 'em and smear the queer. There's too much laughter when recalling elementary episodes, teachers with rulers, fists and dark red hair. There's too much wonder when trying to explain sixth grade marriages and high school loves that died too fast. Our Life There are too many regrets over personality conflicts and grudges that came quickly but lasted too long. There was too much innocence in who we chose as friends and those we cast off. .....It's too bad that the bonds we now form, tying us to some, apart from others, are only a now thing to look back on_____ only hoping to derive a memory that brings a smile even when pondering on the mistakes. and talk of poems and prayers and promises and things that we believe in how sweet it is to love someone how right it is to care how long it’s been since yesterday what about tomorrow and what about our dreams and all the memories we share? POEMS, PRAYERS AND PROMISES by John Denver (c) Copyrighted 1971 Cherry Lane Music Used by Permission - All Rights Reserved Excerpts from Poems, Prayers and Promises by John Denver 107 ASK a MONTANA FARMER ABOUT THE MELROE CHISEL PLOW. HE LL TELL YOU. A reputation for quality and perfection gets around. Montana has known the Melroe chisel plow for years. That's why a Montana farmer is our best salesman. He knows that the Melroe chisel plow is packed with exclusive features which can benefit any farming operation. near perfect depth control •equal- izer bars join wheels to keep frame level • tandem wheels follow ground contours and and reduce draft • patented clamps hold shanks rigid •solid frames are bolted and welded •extensions of 2,4, or 6 feet to compliment your tractor horsepower. TODAY-SEE THE MELROE CHISEL PLOW. Melroe Division Clark Equipment Co. Phone 622-3344 Fort Benton, Montana HAAS AND ASSOCIATES Your Massey Ferguson Dealer The Place Where You Get a Good Deal. . .And A Good Deal More! Fort Benton, Montana Phone 622-3326 f- PRICE-RITE THRIFTWAY Fort Benton, Montana MISSOURI RIVER LUMBER CO. Phone 622-3321 Fort Benton, Montana SCOTT’S LUMBER AND SUPPLY Wes Russ Scott Fort Benton, Montana MORGER REALTY AND INSURANCE CO. George Vielleux Fort Benton, Montana TOPE'S AIR SPRAY Phone 622-5223 Fort Benton, Montana RIVER PRESS PUBLISHING COMPANY Good Printing Since 1880 Fort Benton, Montana I itj; I V d k t S SC'HOOL OF BEAUT DAHL'S College of Beauty Phone 454-3453 1205 Central Avenue Great Falls, Montana FARMERS UNION OIL COMPANY 1820 St. Charles Street Fort Benton, Montana Phone 62 2-5121 THE BANQUE CLUB 1318 Front Street Fort Benton, Montana Phone 622-52 72 KQDI Great Falls, Montana FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP Ask About Our Farm and Ranch Policy In the Holiday Village ni Great Falls, Montana Advertising 3D INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN ITALIAN CHIN- ESE FOOD Now serving 7 days a week Dining room hours Sunday 4 p.m.- 10 p.m. Monday 5 p.m.- 11 p m. Tues., Wed., Thurs., 5 p.m.- 1 a.m. Fri and Sat. 5 p m.-3 a.m. Bar open until 2 p.m. For Reservations Phone 453-6561 Banquet Room Facil ities LOHSE AIR SPRAY Fargo Application Fertilizing Grasshopper Spraying F ort Benton 622-5011 OR Phone 734-2421 Carter Mobile Phone 467-2760 112 PIONEER MERCANTILE CO. 1700 Front Fort Benton, Montana HELMBRECHT PHOTOGRAPHY 224 4 Avenue Havre, Montana Phone 265-4252 WESTERN GRAIN EXCHANGE Phone 622-3303 Fort Benton, Montana The Pioneer Staff Thanks All Sponsors and Advertisers for Their Support of the 1977 Yearbook Sincerely Denise Janssen - Editor Elaine Chamberlain - Business Mgr. 113 CENTRAL SERVICE Gas-Motor Oil Tires-Batteries-Accessories Zenith TV's-Stereos and C.B. Radios POWER MOTORS Fort Benton, Montana Phone 622-3321 Fort Benton, Montana GOOD LUCK LONGHORNS FIRST STATE BANK Great Falls, Montana Phone 761-7773 415 Central Avenue Great Falls, Montana Phone 453-5546 ABB Co. Inc. Briggs Implement Co. Farm and Ranch Equipment H.R. Hansen Implement Co. Killion-Moore Taylor Brothers Weaver-Maxwell THE VETS CLUB 1304 Front Street Fort Benton, Montana Phone 622-9941 GREAT FALLS IMPLEMENT DEALERS FORT BENTON INSURANCE AGENCY 1502 Main Fort Benton, Montana COAST TRADING Jim Goldhahn Geraldine, Montana Phone 737-4431 UNITED GRAIN CORPORATION Box 817 Fort Benton, Montana GENERAL MILLS, INC. Loma, Montana Directory Senior Directory Bruce Allard: Tom Allison: Gymnastics-4. Keith Anderson: Science Club-3,4; Golf- Leslie Appleby: Pep Club; B-Club- 2,3,4; Basketball-1,2,3,4; Track- 1,2,3,4; Madrigals-4; Softball-2,3,4. Wayne Ayers: Key Club-1; B-Club- 1,2,3,4; Band-1 2,3,4; Pep Band- 1,2,3,4; Stage Band-4; Football- 1,2 ,3,4; Wrestling-1,2 ,3,4; Most Im- proved Wrestler-2; Track-4, mgr.-2,3; Student Council-3; Class vice-pres.-3; pres.-4; Whos Who in American High School Students-3. Bruce Baack: Basketball-1,2. Dennis Bomgardner: Intramural Basket- ball; Football-1. Sue Booth: Transfer Student-4. Eldon Burgess: Transfer Student-4. Natalie Chamberlain: National Honor So- ciety-3,4; pres.-4; Science Club-3,4, historian-4; Annual Staff-4; Annual Sales-4; Taber Exchange-3; Who's Who in American High School Students-3; MAA-4; Science Club Scholarship. • Dick Clark: B-Club-3,4; Pep Club-4; Footbal 1-1,2,3,4; Basketbal 1-1,2,3,4. Pete Cornell: Basketball-1 2; Demolay Scholarship-4. Gloria Craig: Science Club-2,3,4, pres -4; Pep Club-4; Cannon Report-4; An- nual Sales-4; Pep Band-1,2,3,4; Con- cert Band-1,2,3,4; Chorus-4; Music Festival-2,3,4; Drama Team-4; Taber Exchange-3; Basketball-2; Cross Coun- try-1; Track-1. Brent Crawford: Key Club-4; B-Club- 3,4; vice-pres -4; Wrestling-1,2; Foot- ball-1,2,3,4; Track-3; Intramural Bas- ketball-3,4; Prom King-4; Rita Deck: Science Club-3; FHA-3,4, Historian-3, Sec.-4; Track-2,3,4; B- Club-4. Kari Gray Doll: Drama Team-2; Annual Staff-3; Gymnastics-1,2,3,4, team captain-4; W.A.C.K.0.-4. Dale Erickson: Key Club-1,2,3,4, vice- pres.-3 pres.-4; Football-1,2,3,4; Basketbal 1-1,2; Golf-1,2,3,4; B-Club. Cheryl Everson: Student Aid. Roy Ewen: Transfer Student-4; B-Club- 4; N-Club-1,2,3; Band-1,2; Pep Club- 1 2,3; Class pres.-3; Student Council 1,2; Boys State-3; Basketball-1,2,3,4; Track-1,2,3,4; Football-4; Cross Country-1,2,3; High School Week-4; Golden Hammer Award-3. Mark Fatz: Alfred Feltz: Wrestling-2. Garry Flynn: Phillip Frieling: Key Club-4; B-Club-4; Football-1,2 ,3 ,4; Basketball-1,2; Golf-1,2; Gymnastics-4; Intramural Bas- ketball, captain-4. Shambra Frieling: W.A.C.K.0.-4; Bas- ketball-1; Track-1. Julene Gernant: National Honor Society- 3,4, vice-pres.-4; Annual Staff-4; An- nual Sales-4; Science Club-3,4; Pep Band-2,3,4; School Board Rep -4; Heisy Award-3; B.C. Gamble Scholar- ship Award-4. Janet Gessaman: Science Club-2,3,4, sec.-3,4; Pep Club-4. Directory The Class of 1977 Marie Gottfried: Annual Sales-3,4; An- nual Staff-3,4; Cannon Report-4; Candy- stripers-1,2,3, pres.-2; Jazz Band-4; Pep Band-2,3,4; Science Club-2,3,4; National Honor Society-3 4, sec -4; FHA-3,4, vice-pres.-4; Concert Band- 1,2 3,4; Pep Club-2,3,4; High School Week-4; All Northwest Band Alternate- 4; Who's Who in American High School Students-3; Chamber Music Scholarship- 2,3. Calvin Hankins: Dave Haugen: Science Club-4; Basket- ball-1,2.3; Ann Heydon: Pep Club-3; FHA-3. vice pres.-3; Chorus-2,3,4; Madrigals-4; Taber Exchange-3; Cheerleading. Pam Hinkle: Track-1; Basketball-1,2,3. Nanci Honrud: FHA-3, Encounter Award- 3; B-Club; Annual Staff-3; Pep Club; Basketball mgr.-3; Cheerleading-2. Rick Jackson: Key Club-1,2,3,4, treas- urer-2, pres.-3; B-Club-3,4; Science Club-3,4; Annual Staff-3; Student Coun- cil-4; Class Pres.-1,2,3; Pep Band- 2,3,4; Jazz Band-2,3,4; Concert Band -1,2 ,3,4; Track-2; Football-1,2,3,4, co-captain-4; Golf-1; Basketball-1; In- tramural Basketball-2,3,4; Boys State- 3; High School Week-4; Music Festival- 2 ,3,4; Who's Who in American High School Students-3; Elks Regional Schol- arship-4 . Denise Janssen: B-Club-2,3,4; Student Council-1,2; Pep Club-3,4; National Honor Society-3,4, Hist.-4; Annual Staff-3,4, editor-4; Annual Sales-3,4; Madrigals-4; Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Gymnastics-1,2; Jr. High Student Council, pres.-l; Heisy Award-1; Who's Who in American High School Students- 3; Girls State-3; Drama Team-3,4; Music Festival-4; Homecoming Queen-4; Key Club Sweetheart-2,3; Elks Regional Scholarship-4; Delta Kappa Gamma. Mike Jendro: Transfer Student-4. Lloyd Johnson: Wrestling-1. Kirby Johnston: Football-4. Terri Jungers: Candystripers-1,2, sec,- 1,2; Chorus-1,3,4; FHA-2,3,4, treasurer-3, pres.-4; Science Club-3,4; Cannon Report-4; Annual Staff-4; Annual Sales-4; Pep Club-4; Softball. Mark Larson: Wrestling-2,3; Bill Lepley: Key Club-2,3,4, vice- pres.-3; B-Club-2,3,4; Football- 1,2 ,3,4; Track-1,2 ,3,4; Basketball- 1.2.3.4 captain-4; Class treasurer- 2.4 sec.-3; Bill Allen Sportsmanship Award 4; High School All-American-4; Boys State-3; Prom Prince-4 Gerald Lohse: Football-1,2,3 4; Bas- ketball-2,3. Gordy McQuire: Football-3; Intramural Basketball-4. David Mousel: Science Club-4; MAA-4; Kandy Murrill: Pep Club-4; Cheerleading -2; Annual Staff-3; FHA-3, treasurer-3. Henry Nagengast: CLorus-3,4; Madrigals- 3,4; Pep Club-3 4; Science Club- 2,3,4; B-Club-4; W.A.C.K.0.-4; Gymnastics-4. Louise Otto: Transfer Student-3; FHA- 1 2; Girls Athletic League; Gymnastics- 1; Track-2; National Honor Soceity-3,4; treasurer-4; Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award. Pam Powell: Transfer Student-4; Prom Princess-4. Directory What They Did in David Reid: Football-1 . Marcia Richard: FHA-3 4; treasurer-4; Candystripers-1,2,3 4; Band-1; Chorus -1 2,3; Science Club-3,4; Cannon Re- port-3,4; Annual Staff-4; Annual Sales- 4; Pep Club-4; Girls Ensemble-3; Soft- ball-1; General Mills Scholarship-4. Bruce Ritter: Student Counci 1-3,4 Pres- ident-4; Key Club-1,2,3,4, vice-pres. -3; B-Club-1,2 3,4; Football mgr.- 1,2,3,4; Basketball mgr.-1,2,3,4; Golf-1; Class treasurer-2,3; Boys State -3; Longhorn Award-3; Who's Who in American High School Students-3,4. Colleen Robertson: Pep Club-2,3,4, pres -4; B-Club-3,4; Student Council- 1,3,4, sec.-3, vice-pres.-4, District 2 Student Council sec.-4; Class vice- pres. -3; Track-1,3,4; Cheerleading- 1,2,3,4; Chorus-4; Homecoming Prin- cess-3; Key Club Sweetheart-2; Who's Who in American High School Students- 3 4. Jenny Sanford: Transfer Student-3; Who's Who in American High School Stu- dents-3; Pep Club-1,2,3,4; Chorus- 1,2,3,4; Madrigals-4; Drama Team- 2,4; Cannon Report-4; Class sec.-l Prom Queen-4 Brian Scott: Football-1,2,3,4; Basket- ball-1; Track-3. Chuck Shaw: Basketball-1; B-Club; Gymnastics-4. Doug Shaw: Gymnastics-4; W .A.C.K.0. -4. Jackie Shaw: B-Club-1,2,3,4, vice- pres.-3, Pres.-4; Pep Band-1,2,3,4; Music Festival-2,3,4; Basketball- 1,2,3,4; Track-1,2,3,4; Key Club Sweetheart-2,3; Homing Princess-2; Miss Democrat Scholarship. High School Dan Stovall: B-Club-2,3,4; Pep Club 4; Key Club-1 2,3,4, vice-pres.-4; Track -1; Football-1,2,3,4, captain-4; Bas- ketball-1,2,3,4; Golf-1; Boys State-3; Shrine Game-4. Mary Streit: B-Club-3,4; Science Club -3; Pep Club-3,4; Pep Band-1,2 ,3,4; Basketball-1,2,3,4; Track-1,2,3,4; Gymnastics-1; Softball-1. Penny Sykes: FHA; Science Club; Pep Club-3 4; Girls Ensemble-3; Madrigals -4; Chorus. Sherry Tonne: FHA-1,2,3,4, pres.-3, historian-4; Science Club-3; Cannon Re- port-4 . MattTrott: Key Club-1,2; Science Club -4; Pep Band-1,2,3; Student Council- 2; Drama Team-1; Red Headed League- 1,2,3,4; Class vice-pres -1,4. sec- 3; Who's Who in American High School Students-3,4; Boys State-3; High School Week-4; Football-1; Basketball- 1,2; Intramural Basketball 3,4. Roger VanOmmen: Transfer Student-2 . Richie Walker: Drama Team-1,2,3,4; captain-4; Science Club-2,3,4; vice- pres -4, historian-3; Pep Club-3,4, pres.73; Madrigals-3 4; Chorus- 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society-4; Annual Staff-3; Annual Sales-3,4; Cannon Report-3,4, feature editor-4; Boys Track mgr.-4; Cheerleading-2,3,4; Girls State Alternate-3; All Northwest Alternate-4; Class sec.-4; Student Council-4; Music Festival-2 ,3,4; High School Week-4; Key Club Sweetheart- 3,4; Prom Princess-2; Who's Who in American High School Students-3. Terri Walker: W.A.C.K.0.-4; Play-4. Kathy Wutschke: FHA; Pep Club; Candy- stripers-1 ,2; Cannon Report. 120 WORLD EVENTS 7 15 76 AMY’S ON TOP — Jimmy Carter holds daughter, Amy, as his wife. Rosa lynn, peers over his shoulder during the Democratic National Convention in New York City. Carter had just delivered his acceptance speech as the Democratic presidential nominee. 7 20 76 SCHOOL CHILDREN KID- NAPPED — The van in which 26 school children and their bus driver were held captive is slowly pulled out of its hiding place in a rock quarry in Livermore, Calif 10 7 76 MAKING A POINT — President Gerald Ford emphasizes a point during his second debate with Jimmy Carter at San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts The- ater. Ford’s efforts, however, were not successful as he and running mate Sen Robert Dole lost the November general election to Carter and his running mate, Sen. Walter Mondale. 7 13 76 AFTER KEYNOTE SPEECH - Barbara Jordan, U.S. representative from Texas, acknowledges plaudits of the Democratic National Convention after de- livering one of the keynote speeches dur- ing the convention. 11 11 76 CALDER DIES — Alexander Calder, one of the most influential sculp- tors and artists of the 20th Century and the originator of mobiles, died- in New York. He is shown working on his tribute to the nation’s Bicentennial celebration. 7 7. 10 20 76 CAPSIZED FERRY — A would- be rescuer carefully walks the hull of the ferry George Prince after it collided with a tanker and sank in the Mississippi River at Luling, La. Twenty survivors were pulled from the river and 50 persons are reported missing. 1 29 76 NEW DELHI, INDIA — Prime Minister Indira Gandhi does a folk dance with a troupe from Mizoram in northeas- tern India. The dance was part of the an- nual Republic Day celebrations marking the anniversary of the 1950 constitution. 12 8 76 STAMPEDE! — A terrified crowd panics and runs to escape from the awe- some 40-foot monster, King Kong, after he breaks out of the cage in which he was being exhibited. Filming of Dino de Laur- entiis’ re-make of “King Kong” conclud- ed recently in Hollywood, with release of the movie scheduled for Christmas time. 4 2 76 TOKYO — Former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka holds a microphone as he addresses a meeting of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party members. He said he had no connection whatsoever with the Lockheed payoff scandal. 9 8 76 UP GOES THE RUNNING FENCE — Motorists zip along Highway 101 (in foreground) as workers put up a section of artist Christo’s running fence north of Petaluma, Calif. The 18-foot high nylon fence will stretch over 24 miles of rolling hills and farms to the Pacific Ocean. 7 4 76 RAID RESCUES PASSENGERS — Hundreds of relatives and well-wishers came to Ben-Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv to celebrate the return of hijacked Air France passengers rescued in a night raid on Uganda. 2 13 76 HAMILL TRIUMPH — Dark- haired American skater Dorothy Hamill. of Riverside, Conn., gives a dazzling four minute performance in the women’s fig- ure skating event of the 12th Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck. Ms. Hamill went on to win the gold medal with a near perfect score.