Hellgate High School - Halberd Yearbook (Missoula, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1966 volume:

t Hellgate Emerges As a Four Year School 2 This year is the beginning of a new school and the continuation of an old one. Built in 1908, the Higgins Avenue building served as the public high school until 1956 when the South Avenue building appeared to take care of the rising number of students. During the years 1956 and 1963 the Higgins Avenue build- ing held only the freshmen and sophomores. 1961 saw a share of the juniors of Missoula in Higgins Avenue and a new name, Hellgate High School. In the fall of 1965, Hellgate em- erged as a complete four year school. New tra- ditions wen made and old ones continued. Senior level courses had to be added to the curriculum. Hellgate made room for physics, typing, advanced mathematics, humanities and vocational courses. A new era had begun as seniors hurriedly applied to colleges and took scholarship and placement tests. Not complete- ly independent, vocational agriculture and auto mechanics students commute daily by bus to the South Avenue building or Sentinel. Although the building at Higgins Ave- nue has been here for six decades, Missoula is proudly watching the development of a new school, Hellgate. f Seniors spent several Saturdays talcing col- lege placement tests. Here students from Hellgate and other high schools try to do their best on the ACT tests. With the addition of typewriters, juniors and seniors are able to take various typing classes. Various Activities Interest All Sudents Establishing new traditions and regula- tions was the responsibility of the Stu- dent Council headed by Charles Briggs. The year of transition is over and a new period of adjustment has begun. Besides the continuation of established organizations, new clubs have been added such as Thespians and Quill and Scroll. The numerous and various activities include interests from math to skiing. For the first time Hellgate Knights competed in the class AA conference. A Marching Band, Cheerleaders, Twirlers, Pep Club, and newly formed Drill Team boosted the spirits of both students and the team. The uniqueness and newness of Hellgate is exemplified in the med- ieval names of the publications, athletic teams and music groups. 4 Colorful outfits of the various organizations range from the standard blue sweater of Key Club to the unique red blazer and skirt of Pep Club. The representatives and their respective organizations are Karen Cash, Future Nurses; Patti Nolan, Girls' Club: Pat Harsell, Future Homemakers; Cheryl Taylor, Orchesis; Patty Francisco, Cheerleaders; Randy Kappes, M Club; Linda Overcast, Pep Club; Roberta Broderick, Girls' Recreation Association; Lex Homes, Key Club; Brenda McKinney, Drill Team; Dan Reinoehl, Future Farmers. Contents Student Life............... 6 Service Groups............ 20 Activities ............. 30 Honors ................... 62 Sports ................... 74 Faculty and Staff......... 98 Seniors ..................118 Juniors ..................136 Sophomores ...............144 Freshmen .................152 Patrons ..................160 Hellgate wins in a mock game between the Butte Bulldogs and Knights. Fred Sole portrayed by John Meyers, is the star of skit presented by Key Club. Comprised of all the daily events from Patti Nolan ties for first place in the the club meeting alter school to the freshman talent contest at the HALBERD Dance, who drops his books, student life includes not only organized activities but all the little things that happen every day. 6 ♦ Cheerleaders with the help of the Pep Club boost the enthusiasm at the Sen- tinel-Hellgate football game. 7 The shock of defeat faces a Knight fan. A massive hall rally the day before the Knight-Spartan game generates enthusiasm. Students join in a Snake Dance at the bonfire before Spartan game. The summer months cooled into Fall and the 1965-66 school-year began. The concept of the old Higgins building being a separate high school apart from the new South Avenue unit had been formulating for several years and by school-year ’64-’65 Hell- gate H.S. came into existence. It was not, however, until this year that Hellgate exist- ed as a completely separate four-year high school. So as the brightly colored Indian sum- mer unfolded, the student life of Hellgate began to develop. The usual routine of Freshmen getting acquainted, wild Sophomores boasting of the greatness of their class, and the Juniors wish- ing they were Seniors, occurred. But this first Senior class was in a unique position. Since their Sophomore year they had been the upper class. Now they along with the lower classes had to begin formulating the standards and traditions that would be Hell- gate H.S., treading on new ground and mak- ing their own mistakes. Things began to move the first of Octo- ber when a Pep Assembly before the first home game provided skits. About this same time the speech and drama departments were beginning to move. The first big speech meet was at Great Fails Public in which Hellgate was w'ell represented. Preparations for the first drama production, The Curious Savage also began rolling. The all-girl dance group, Orchesis, began organizing themselves. Or- chesis did not plan any production this year, but just formulated techniques for future years. In the Fall many Seniors scrambled about gathering information about scholar- ships, college applications, and took tests such as the ACT and College Boards. During this same time the Montana Interscholastic Edi- torial Association for high school journalists met at the U. of M. Hellgate was given the honor of having the ’66-’67 president. The unity of the school was not sparked until the w'eek leading to Silver M Day. A large noise-rally in the parking lot Monday evening, combined with the chanting in the halls Monday and Tuesday, ignited the flame of unity. Then, Wednesday, All-Knights Day, the spirit rose to a frenzied pace with a large hall chant, an hour-long Pep Assembly, and the bon-fire in the Field House parking lot Wednesday night. By game-time Thurs- day the students were united and had a definite goal in mind. The spirit of good com- petition predominated even though the Knights lost by two points. From here on, in every field of student life the students were truly united, and Hellgate H.S. was finally establishing itself. Enthusiasm Soars Mr. Dahlstrom di- rects a class of girls chorus. Lex Homes and Harry Northey demonstrate the graciousness of the Roaring Twenties cheerleaders. Protesters Joe Olson and Wanda Lech- ner demonstrate at the Spartan game assembly. A search for angelic repose during a Hellgate Cantata practice. Drill Team intro- duces the flags be- fore the Hellgate- Russell game. Winter came late to Missoula. The weath- er stayed fairly pleasant through December al- lowing participation in the various forms of student life without much of the snow and cold. With the progress of basketball season, a group of junior and senior boys called the Hell- gate Raisers organized to help build solid school enthusiasm and formulate a healthy, competitive spirit and pride in all aspects of the student culture. They, indeed, brought a refreshingly original approach to the task. This was most readily apparent in their strong chanting at games, which was designed to stim- ulate their fellow students—especially males— to cheer. The winter season showed that Hellgate was outstanding in many ways. Hellgate re- ceived four of the six Elks Leadership awards. Speech and drama demonstrated willingness to compete cooperatively, and overcame many difficulties. In February the drama department with the aid of the music department staged the musical, Li I Abner. Student Council established a Rebeautifi- cation Committee to objectively upgrade cer- tain physical characteristics in the school, espe- cially the appearance of the halls. But the most outstanding single event of this season w as the first basketball game between Hellgate and Sentinel on January 22. The Knights were never behind the entire game, and defeated the Spartans 86-76. There were, indeed, many events which made up winter student life. It was a time of building the student character and forming the heritage of the building for the coming years. 13 Pep clubbers leap for joy as Hellgate scores a point against Sentinel. A precision team of Hellgate Raisers burn a Sentinel student card. Hellgate Defeats Sentinel 86-76 Ron Cocchiarello demonstrates a knight's charm to the opposite sex. Dr. Wally Beebe compliments his patient Patty Nolan during THE CURIOUS SAVAGE. Spartans stand in awe as Alan Bradley sinks two in the Tournament. Jerry Printz, senior, contemplates his speech during the District Speech Meet. Spring Hellgate students rise in happiness during the final moments of the District Basketball Tournament. Freshman Ron Francisco is knighted SIR LANCELOT, 1966. Spring was a time of great excitement for Hellgate. Though actual spring was initiated with the usual Missoula snow storm, this was soon followed by warm days of sunshine. The most readily apparent occurrence that ushered in the freshness, beauty and sunshine of spring was Hellgate not only beating Sentinel in the Divisional Tournament, but sweeping the en- tire meet on March 5 against Libby, 79-60. But the irony came in the final game at the State Tournament. Again the Knights met Libby only this time losing 72-70. The tearful student body left Butte with sad hearts. However, the second place position was indeed an honor for the new school; Hellgate was quite proud of their team. The Hellgate Tournament queen candidate, Jael Marchi, was co-Tournament Queen with Butte Central’s. As spring progressed, it witnessed a flour- ish of exciting and significant events: the Dis- trict Speech Meet, March 25 and 26, followed by the State Meet April 22 and 23; the MCHS Orchestra Concert March 9, and the combined Band-Orchestra Concert March 29: the District Science Fair March 19, then the State Science Fair April 2. The first Senior group with incoming Jun- iors for National Honor Society were chosen March 14, forty-two new members in all. Stu- dent Council continued with its Rebeautifica- tion Committee, and Twirp Week, but its big event was the April 29-30 Hellgate-Sentinel Regional Convention with Mr. Gerald VanPohl, National Director of the National Association of Student Councils and other interested schools around Montana. May was a good time. It proved to be a more relaxing month forborne students. It be- gan with the annual Junior Prom, April 30. The theme this year dealt with the beauty of the underwater world, and proved to be a difficult yet interesting project for the Juniors. It was the first prom held in the Hellgate building in a decade. During Interscholastic, twenty-five Hell- gate students participated in a model UN for Montana high school students. Hellgate repre- sented Hungary, Nigeria and Iceland. For the Seniors, spring was a time of re- flection amidst their final high school functions and preparations for college. Though they dreamed of the graduation All-Night party at Lolo Hot Springs and, according to custom, be- came very lax in effort the last weeks, they did look with great expectation to the challenge of the future now that this portion of their life was finished. For ail, Freshmen through Seniors, this last breath of Hellgate H.S., 1965-66, was mem- orable. In essence, the entire first full year for Hellgate was a time to remember. 17 NFL members give Mr. Barnell a going-away party in February com- plete with pen set. Student Council publications committee chairman Joe Vizzutti seems amused at an Executive Board meeting. Spring Brings Excitement and Joy 18 Marvin Huth almost doesn’t measure for cap and gown, according to Linda Bailey. Mary Harris and Ron Cocchiarella reflect upon high school days in the spring of their senior year. Val Henderson receives a gift certificate for a sweater from Student Body Presi- dent Chuck Briggs at the Twirp Week Dance. 'i 1 f An individual senior ascends the stairs in the final days of high school life. 19 At the annual Chocolate Hour Patti Nolan and Linda Kildow serve the cake while the line of girls move on to the hot chocolate. 20 Studying the problem of rebeautification of Hellgate is the Student Council headed by Charles Briggs. Working with the school and community in various service projects is the objective of several clubs, while the purpose of others is generating school spirit. Service At each touchdown made by the Knights Stephanie Sterling galloped in front of the field in her Knight costume provided by Pep Club. Charles Briggs, Student Council Presi- dent. Council Concentrates Culture on STUDENT COUNCIL Front row: Janice Davis, Administrative committee head; Helen Mulroney, secretary; Chuck Briggs, presi- dent; Jim Bendickson, vice-president, Directing Activities committee head: Mary Harris, treasurer; Joe Vizzutti, Publications commit- tee head; Terry Cromwell. Second row: David Lobdell, Ed Sale, Janet Ormesher, Denise LaTrielle, American Field Service com- mittee head; John Haley, Mac Swan. Third row: Kathy Knuchel, Dale Haines, Trudi Murray, Vicky Snider, Sandy LaRue, Dianne Stewart, Janis Neilson. Fourth row: Dan Zirker, Doug Taber, Patsy McArdle, Betty Lee Kahm, Janis Johnson, Joan Scott, Suzi LaTrielle, Phyllis Coulter. Fifth row: Lynda Ambrose, Gordon Lemon, Bryan Colwell, Larry Lockwood, Linda Rock, Randi Gould, Alden Pritchett. Sixth row: Craig Brosseau, Dick Nash, Bob Maxson, State Student Council president; Keith Fredrickson, Gaylen Brevik, Suzi Smithers. Back row: Lynden Heitz, John Foy, Mike Prezeau, Larry Cromwell, Dave Malouf, Mike Collins, Mike Langley. 22 Above: Students cheer at Student Council’s bonfire before the Hell- gate-Sentinel football game. Below: Chuck Briggs conducts a Student Council meeting. STUDENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD Front row. Charles Briggs, president. Second row: Jim Bendickson, vice-presi- dent; Helen Mulroney, secretary. Third row: Mary Harris, treas- urer. Back row: Janice Davis, Joe Vizzutti. Not pictured: Denise LaTrielle, Bob Maxson. The gavel sounds, and another Student Council meet- ing is called to order. Subjects on the agenda range from routine committee reports to discussions on council projects. In the 1965-66 school year Student Council added funds to its treasury by selling school sweatshirts and pen- nants. A main concern of Student Council was stressing school culture, with the objective of having students and school organizations show their pride in Hellgate by helping improve the internal decor of the building. To maintain an effective student government, leader- ship and coordination are necessary. The council, with the guidance of the executive board, provided these qualities to direct this organization concerned with student activities and welfare. KEY CLUB EXECUTIVE BOARD Front row: Lex Hames, president; Bob Turner, vice-president. Second row: Ed Sale, treasurer. Third row: Larry Cromwell, secretary; Dan Yates. Fourth row: Bill Veasey. Fifth row: Terry Cromwell, Pat Collins. Sixth row: Paul Iver- son, John Mevers. Lt. Governor. Service Clubs Aid Hellgate Girls’ Club and Key Club are two of the most important service groups at Hellgate. Added to their continuous job of operating the student store, Girls’ Club sponsored a Mother’s Day tea and style show. With their profits they pur- chased a set of banquet china for the school. Key Club, involved with keeping Hellgate’s halls spotless, donated several garbage cans to the school. Throughout the year they sponsored a num- ber of socials. To finance their activities, Key Club sold apples and copies of ‘‘Knight Life,” the stu- dent directory. KEY CLUB Front row: L. Hames, president; B. Turner, vice-president; E. Sale, treasurer; L. Cromwell, secretary. Second row: C. Henningsen, D. Boespflug, B. Blastic. L. Schroeder, M. Rieley, F. Green. Third row: B. Car- son, P. Collins, R. Stewart, L. Cocchiarella, G. Purdy, R. Stickney, T. Cromwell. Fourth row: B. Everingham, T. Boydston, M. Prezeau, B. Veazey, G. Mace, H. Jes- zenka. Fifth row: B. Kappes, G. Curran, D. Yates, D. Malouf, J. Meyers, L. Meltzer, K. Stetler. Sixth row: A. Bradley, P. Iverson, G. Brown, S. Rhinehart, A. Autio. J. Tantlinger. Back row: M. Thompson, J. Bendickson, B. Greene, P. Russell. 24 GIRLS’ CLUB CONTACT REPRESENTATIVES Front row: P. Johnson, T. Hofferber, L. Box, J. Gray- beal, A. Swant, J. Sterling, J. Neilson. Second row: G. Siegford, V. Marshall, M Hack, S. Henry, B. Rust. K. Peterson. Third row: L. Erickson, M. Erion, M. Zim- mermann, B. Tomlinson, D. La Trielle, S. Harsell, J. Jones. Fourth row: M. Van Dyke, P. Cavin, S. Row- berry, C. Lien, J. Bendickson, H. Seibert, L. Marshall, L. Goff. Fifth row: K. Huth, J. Moore, L. Pryne, T. Rasmussen, J. Moffett, K. Williams, D. Bjorkman. Back row: N. Woomer, T. Savage, S. Gillespie, S. Shennum, S. Bartz, J. Gibson, D. Eggers. ndreen Hubble, who played the part f an elf in the annual Girls' Club play, ittends the Chocolate Hour. Patti Nolan, president GIRLS’ CLUB EXECUTIVE BOARD Front row: Janice Culbertson, vice-president. Second row: Linda Brock, treasurer; Andreen Hubble, secretary. Third row: Cris Connick. Fourth row: Janet Ormesher, Leslie Box. Fifth row: Jeannie Storez. Sixth row: Lin- da Kildow, Donna Monk. Seventh row: Linda Monk. PEP CLUB Front row: C. Taylor, captain; P. Francisco. R. How- ard, C. Stockner, B. Yonce. Second row: S. Miller, V. Whitmire, K. Rice, secretary; J. Scott, first vice-president; D. LaTrielle, treasurer; R. Cunningham, D. Colwell, R. Burnham, D. Booth, S. Gillespie, S. Stewart, K. Stickney. Third row: D. Henriksen, T. Rasmussen, G. Siegford, M. Harris, L. Monk, L. Kildow, J. Davis, N. Skinner, C. Connick, A. Hubble, S. Velde, P. McArdle, J. Charlton, L. Woll, D. Monk, T. Tice, D. Palmer. Fourth row: E. Holtzer, J. Culbertson, M. Van Dyke, D. Ryan, S. Sterling, B. Burditt, S. Cook, K.. Douglas, W. Wagner, D. McLuskie, M. Hol- den, C. Lewis, M. Meir, A. Troutwine, K. Cash, M. Selle, S. Stick- ney. Fifth row: K. Peterson, B. Breazeal, L. Zimmerman, K. Wil- liams, M. Pryor, L. Wilson, L. Kahl, K. Moy, P. Coulter, S. Murrell, S. Wood, P. Kegley, D. Bjorkman, A. Goughnour, C. Miller, N. Mulroney. Back row: M. Lewis, L. Jensen, L. Pryne, T. Savage, L. Myklebust, R. Sayer, J. Clark, L. Brock, M. Clark, J. Ormesher, L. Box, D. Watt, K. Meierding, J. Taplett, M. Wohl, S. Carlson, M. Erion. Pep Club Stimulates School Spirit The Hellgate Raisers bellow their approval as the Knights go for two points. Enthusiasm soars as Booster Club chants in sup- port of the Hellgate Squires. 26 PEP CLUB EXECUTIVE BOARD Front row: Linda Overcast, president. Second row: Jean Scott, first vice- president; Jennie Wood, second vice-president. Third row: Kirn Rice, secretary; Denise LaTrielle, treasurer; Rita Cunningham. Fourth row: Sandy Stoterau, Diane Colwell, historian. Fifth row: Roxane Burnham, Denise Booth, Sharon Gillespie. Hellgate Raiser Russ Crase keeps Hellgate fans off the floor during half-time entertainment. The chief objectives of Pep Club, Booster Club, and the Hellgate Rais- ers were to support the Hellgate Knights and boost school spirit. These goals were successfully achiev- ed through the combined efforts of these organizations. Pep Club’s major functions this year were organizing the Homecom- ing activities, selling concessions at football games, and arranging spe- cial pep assemblies for the more im- portant games. For the first time a boys’ pep club, dubbed the Hellgate Raisers, was organized. The Raisers added spice to athletic activities by chanting original cheers. Their major activ- ities included performing skits at pep assemblies, and coming up with unique ideas for bolstering school enthusiasm. Booster Club was organized as a “little sister” to Pep Club. Members included sophomore girls with a C average, whose ultimate goal was to become members of Pep Club. Boos- ter Clubbers constructed signs and sold concessions at football games. At the end of the school year the girls were eligible for membership in Pep Club, if they passed an examina- tion on Pep Club’s constitution. M CLUB Front row: Fred Green, Gene Lewis, John Bauer, presi- dent; Randy Kappes, vice-president; Frank Jewell, secretary-treas- urer; Bill Veazey, Bill Broderick, Monte Pearson. Second row: Kim Patch, Russell Crase, Craig Barrier, Buzz Blastic, Tom Boyd- ston, Lee Meltzer, Mike Thompson, Larry Cromwell, Paul Iver- son. Third row: Don Gilder, Bill Everingham, Gene Everard, Ron- ald Karlin, Harry Northey, Ken Olson, Lex Hames, Ron Cocchia- rella. Fourth row: Bob Fredrickson, Steven Roehl, Gary Purdy, Gary Curran, Lon Schroeder, Pat Collins, Alan Bradley, Tom Curran, Roger Smith. Fifth row: Gary Gibbs, Marvin Huth, Rich Bachmeier, David Jensen, John Upton, Gary Lehuta, John Hew- itt, Rich Bachmeier, David Jensen, John Upton, Gary Lehuta, John Hewitt, Earl Britt. Sixth row: Bob Abbey, Ray Wiedmer, Brian Barrier, Bob Ensign, Dave Dickman, Chuck Honeycutt, Mark Campbell, A1 Joscelyn, Dan Gilman. Back row: Steve Smuin, George McGinnis, John Brager, Sid Rhinehart, Steve Watt, Glenn Brown, Larry Hyslop, Mike Stewart, Bob Charles. M CLUB EXECUTIVE BOARD Front row: John Bauer, presi- dent. Second row: Randy Kappes, vice-president; Frank Jewell, secretary-treasurer. Third row: Bill Broderick. Fourth row: Paul Iverson, Monte Pearson. Fifth row: Bill Veazey. Back row: Gene Lewis. Marvin Huth, Fred Green. JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Bonnie McDonald Pat Mobley Diane Kelley M Club is composed of boys who have earned letters in any of the official high school sports. This year one of M Club’s special proj- ects was sponsoring the divisional basketball tournament souvenir programs containing pic- tures of all participating teams. They also sold pop and programs at Hellgate games and con- ducted a booster pin campaign in homerooms. The profits were used to purchase athletic equipment for the teams and pay for filming basketball and football games. M Club was faithfully backed by the cheerleaders who attended games and aroused enthusiasm from the crowds. Through long hours of practice the girls perfected their cheers and school spirit soared. The varsity squad participated in many assemblies includ- ing some which were held before school hours. FRESHMEN CHEERLEADERS Front row: Janet Graybeal, Vicki John- son, Janis Neilson. Back row: Vyonne Taylor. Cheerleaders Support M Club VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Patty Francisco, Barb Yonce, Berta Howard. Cheryl Taylor, captain: Cathy Stockner. 29 Siris practice various exercises to gain ad- mittance into Orchesis. As much a part of school as classes, are the many extra-curricular activities. The interests of these clubs include every- thing from sports to speech to vocations. Activities 30 Sharon Brogan unsuccessfully reaches for a book as Debbie Ryan watches in the CURIOUS SAVAGE. The band eagerly awaits a touchdown by the Knights. 31 Speech Students Show Great Ability NATIONAL FORENSIC' LEAGUE Front row: Debbie Ryan, Ed Sale. Linda Overcast, Jim Bendickson, Christi Connick, Dave Malouf, president: John Meyers, vice-president: Susan Rowberry. secretary: Sandy Stoterau. Jackie Mitchell, Joe Niemeyer, Pam Walters, Mr. Burnell. Second row: Susan Miller. Bette Tomlinson. Tern Leigland. Lex Humes, Wanda Lech- ner, Janet Taplett, Denise LaTrielle, Jennie Wood, Carolyn Lewis, Donna Palmer, Joanne Fuhrnian. Dale Haines. Third row: Cheryl Ouse, Margo Parker, Martha Erion, Jerry Printz, Marvin Huth. Mary Harris. David Herbert. Terry Harkins, Pat Murphy, Alden Pritchett. Roxane Burnham. Jan Christophcrson, Darrell Johnson. Back row: Scott Richlen, Gordon Lemon. Dan Zirker, Dick Nash, Bob Maxson, Jack Green. Doug Taber, John Krieg. Kevin Thane, Jim Stephens. Chuck Briggs. Kim Rice, Karel Meierding. Charlie Briggs presents his side of the debate while Dave Malouf, Dick Nash and Terry Leigland take notes. Denise LaTrielle stresses a point during a speech meet. 32 “Ah. What a Life, sighs Jerry Printi as he practices his humorous declamation presentation. Speech students found this to be a very successful year. Throughout the year they managed to take several first and many second places individ- ually, as well as placing highly as a whole tram. The students felt that the only sad part of the whole period was when the speech coach, Mr. Royal Barnell, left at the end of the first semester. Students look on as Mr. Barnell opens a gift, which he received at a party given in his honor by NFL members. 33 I 4 Thespians Present The Curious Savage” Hellgate’s newly-organized Thespians displayed their dramatic abilities during the production of “The Curious Savage.” The students worked diligently on the psychologi- cal comedy, and their final product was highly praised by many who attended. The play was directed by Miss Linda Bruns, the new drama coach. The cast of ‘The Curious Savage, Sharon Brogan, Patti Nolan, Joe Niemeyer, Debbie Ryan, Jo Bangeman. Wally Beebe Mike Courtney, Margo Parker, Bill Smith. Eric Henke and Jael March, hold a discus- sion in the insane asylum's living room. Sharon Brogan has found a good way to get a hard-to-reach book for Joe Niemeyer, Debbie Ryan and Mike Courtney. 35 V Li’l Abner Romps at Hellgate Li l Abner and Marryin' Sam explain to the curious citizens of Dogpatch, U.S.A. that, The Country's In the Very Best of Hands! Jackie Mitchell's shapely legs become even prettier as she carefully applies leg makeup for her role of Stupefyin1 Jones. 36 Sherry Gaffney (Mammy Yokum) proves to Alden Pritchett (Pappy Yokum) that she does the prefuhin' for that family. As Glenn Junkert (Earthquake Magoon) watches tensely, the citizens of Dogpatch prepare to take off backside over Teakettle in the Sadie Hawkins Day race. Rosaline Ward (Daisy Mae) and John Semmens (Li'l Abner) gaze longin'ly into each other's eyes as David Herbert (Marryin1 Sam) pronounces them man and wite. When you hear the words yo- kumberry tonic, what comes to mind? Approximately 100 stu- dents think of one thing—“Li’l Abner.” These 100 students are the cast of Hellgate’s first musical “Li’l Abner,” who lived nowhere but in Dogpatch, U.S.A., for over a month. Because of Mr. Neil Dahl- strom and Miss Linda Bruns’ ded- ication to their directorships and the cast’s many hours of work the musical comedy was a great suc- cess and will not be quickly for- gotten. Eric Henke (General Bullmoose) and Lynda Ambrose (Ap- pasionata von Climax) are stunned by Bob Maxson's (Evil Eye Fleagle) triple whammy. 37 THESPIANS Front row: Margo Parker, Susan Row- berry, Miss Bruns, sponsor. Second row: Wally Beebe, Louise Erickson, Marv Harris, Bob Maxson. Debbie Ry- an, Roxane Burnham. Pat Hiatt. Patti Nolan. Third row: Bill Smith. John Anderson, Chuck Briggs, Dick Nash, John Rusunen. Wanda Lechner. Rack row: Joe Nie- meyer. David Herbert. Jael Marchi. Jo Bangeman, Dave Malouf. Thespians Thespians was new to Hellgate this year. The group is composed of drama students who have earned a certain numbei of points. Throughout the year these students busied themselves by par- ticipating in several plays as well as working on stage and lighting crews. Members ol the Modern Language Club had their, knowledge of foreign lands greatly increased this year. Once a month the club featured a speak- er who had been to a foreign land or was in some way connected with one. At Christmas the mem- bers had a caroling and pinata party. This annual event proved to be quite enjoyable for all partici- pants. The members of T and I spent three hours daily working on their cars learning the intricate details of mechanics. Because Hellgate did not have the proper facilities for this particular class, the boys were forced to commute between Sentin- el and Hellgate. Margo Parker and Jo Bangeman go through final stages of rehearsal for The Curious Savage. Students’ Interests Vary TRADES AND INDUSTRIES Front row: Henry Erickson. Jim Banyai, Gary Schliebe, Bill McCoy, Art K a minerer, Dennis Eggers. Second row: Gerald Koch. Joe Knoll, Victor Lockwood, Russ Pulliam, Marvin Kahler, Mike DePue. Trades and Industries MODERN LANGUAGE CLUB Front row: Leslie Box, president; Jeanne Storez, vice-president; Linda Over- cast, Delores Eggers, Ann Christopherson, Sonia Chessin, Debbie Barrett, Richard Hanson. Second row: Margaret Pryor, Karen Williams. Margaret Meier, Janet Clark. Rosemary Saver, Karel Meierding. Dianne Stewart Susie Harsell. Third row: Janet Brown. Gordon Lemon, Lynnette Wilson, Lois Kahl. Arlene Goughnour, Nancy Ogle, Lyn Box. Back row: Elaine Montalvo. Sally Wams- ley, Martin Heath. Tom Curran. Terry Cromwell, Gary Chumrau, Steve Cooney, Mark Rowan. Modern Language Club 39 Science and Outdoor Club SCIENCE AND OUTDOOR CLUB Richard Ev- cnskaas, Martin Heath, Doug Taber, Harley Les- ter, Alan Guenther. Intellectuals United in Club Activities f Science and Outdoor Club’s activities centered around the construction of a shot- gun microphone and a greenhouse. These were built mainly to assist them in study of birds and plants. Throughout the year, they worked on various scientific problems in the field as well as in the lab. Every Friday, avid chess fans gathered to engage in their favorite pastime. By play- ing intra-school tournaments, members man- aged to improve their skill for this extreme- ly technical game. We can split it three ways for supper (Richard Evanslcaas, Alan Guenther, and Harley Lester). During a field trip Doug Taber and Martin Heath make an identification. Chess Club CHESS CLUB Front row: Gordon Lemon, Larry Coats, Dwight Stone, Doug Taber, Alden Pritchett. Back row: John Hammen, John Foy. Alden Pritchett makes his move while Doug Taber plans strategy. 41 1 RADIO CLUB Front row: Harley Lester, Dwight Stone, Mark Richlen, president; Doug Collins, Mike Courtney, Mike Lassise. Back row: Jim Palmer, treasurer; Paul Shuey, Larry Coats, Bill Berthoud, secretary’. Radio Club was a great service to the school. Its major functions were operating the public address systems at basketball and football games, and providing taped music for school dances. In addition, the group ap- plied for an amateur radio station license. FL I L RE HOMEMAKERS Front row: Gayle Greene, Janice Brotzman, Jannene Reinhard, Mrs. Gough, advisor. Second row: Carolyn Avery, Lin- da Stevens. Audrey Troutvyine, secretary; Darlene McLuskie, vice-presi- dent; Pat Harsell, vice-president; Grace Bethke, treasurer; Laurie Nordby. Back row: Connie Baustadt. Lorna Branvold, Nancy Farmer, Janice Bcndick- son. Shirley Hahn. Karen Marchington, Mrs. Wilson, advisor. Diverse Clubs Satisfy Interests Both the Future Homemakers and the Future Nurses are clubs formed basically to give partici- pants an insight into a possible occupation. Throughout the year both clubs conducted many money-making projects. Adding to their training the Future Nurses devoted their Saturdays to working at local hospitals. of Students FUTURE NURSES Giving demonstration: Analou Krumsick, Lucy Mykle- bust. Second row: Karen Cash, president: Ann Christopherson, Brenna Shirley, Susan Mattson, secretary: Barbara Moran, Jane Schwab. Back row: Joanne Fuhrman, treasurer; Linda Werner, Barbara Lohrman. During the FHA initiation Karen Marchington, Jan- nene Reinhard and Pat Harsell wait to present new members with roses. Purchase is transacted by Christine Arensmeyer at the DECA pumpkin safe. FUTURE TEACHERS Front row: Leslie Box, Amelia Swant, Mrs. Dean Marshall, advisor; Melissa Barrett, Joyce Beckner. Second row: Marcia Van Dyke, Rita Sackett, Bobbie Brod- erick, Penny Cavin. Back row: Edie Holtzer, Nora Woomer, Teresa Sav- age, Susan Miller. Clubs Lay Foundation for Future Occupations DECA introduces students to the processes of business and assists them in obtaining jobs. Money obtained from a Halloween pumpkin sale, which marked the beginning of the club’s many fund rais- ing projects, was used for purchasing a DECA banner, donating to charity and sending delegates to the DECA state convention held at Helena. 44 DECA CLUB Front row: Don Boesp- flug, president; Steve Matthews, vice president: Nickie McDermott, treas- urer; Christine Arensmeyer, secretary; Jim Inman, historian; George Morse, State Board of Governors; Carol An- derson, parliamentarian; John Rice, Mr. Bullock. Second row: Mike Wentz, Ken Spaid, Robert Severance, Don Hambrick, Scott Garr, Bruce Lockwood, Barbara Anderson, Cherie T arras. Third row: Sharon Burton, Gale Fris- to, Sandra Heilman, Fran DiVita, Marilyn Porter, Analou Krumsick, Peggy Matye, June Riggs. Bonnie Powell. Fourth row: Connie Chris- tian, Cheryl Churchwell. Louise Sloan, Grace Bcthke, Dennis Lamb, Florence McBride, Judy Elshire, Chris Moore. Back row: Nora McCloskey, Deanie Campbell, Patricia Ann Hiatt, Mike Stinger, Steve Orvis, Gail Mintz, Brian Reilly. By harvesting 700 bushels of wheat and 300 bushels of oats, the Future Farmers again com- bined club activities with voca- tional training. To add to their technical abilities, they fenced 100 acres of land and built a machine shed and a grain storage bin. FTA was extremely busy dur- ing the year. One of the club’s major projects was tutoring the special education students. Mem- bers sacrificed study halls to do this. For practical training the seniors observed grade school class- rooms. FUTURE FARMERS Front row: Greg Martinsen, Bob Larson, Dan Rei- noehl, Tim Anderson. Back row: Larry Lanoue, Steve Hagler, Terry Look, Mr. Melin, advisor; Dean Cogdill. Tim Anderson replaces tractor after day's work. 45 SKI CLUB Front row: Chuck Honeycutt, Bob Maxson, Craig Hoylo. Second row: Keith Fredrickson, Mike Courtney, Pat Harsell, Marty Turner. Third row: Vicki Marshall, Sharon Rock, Cindy Fisher. Fourth row: Deb- ra Morrison, Penni Greenfield. Kathy Peschel, Elaine Montalvo. Fifth row: Tom Johns, Barb Clark, Vali Ras- mussen. Back row: Larry Orr, Kenn Hugos, Hans Holt, Alan Richards. Ski Club SKI CLUB Front row: Boyd Carson, Mike Szakash, Craig Bar- rier, David Gnose. Second row: Bill Everingham, Buzz Blastic, John Haley. Third row: Bill Stoianoff, Jane Thompson, Cheryl Ouse, Marie Thompson. Fourth row: Marcia Hack, Rhonda Her- big, Yvonne Wirth. Fifth row: Gayle Evans, Pat Mobley, Jim Marr, Jeff Miller. Back row: Deyanne Barrow, Leann Marshall, Lory Greenfield. Students’ Hobbies Vary Photography Club PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Front row: Delia Hansen, Jackie Mitchell, Joyce Beckner, Karel Meierding, Judy Juhnke. Back row: Rick Evenskass, Mar- tin Heath, Bruce McDonald, Karen Peterson. t SKI CLUB Front row: Mike Collins, president; Richard Ratigan, vice-president; Janis Johnson, secretary; Jackie Mitchell, treasurer. Second row: Dwight Young, Lon Schroeder, Lee Meltzer. Third row: Mac Swan, Wes Hulla, Gary Chumrau, Pat Collins. Fourth row: Bette Tomlinson, Nancy Mulroney, Lynda Ambrose. Fifth row: Monica Zimmermann, Pat Murphy, Florence McBride, Kathy Knuchel. Back row: Wynne Wakley, Laurie Wood, Llonda Bean. Three clubs which help students enjoy their hobbies to the fullest degree are Ski Club, which promotes interest in skiing, GRA, a club which gives girls an oppor- t D A tunity to participate more actively in in- door sports and Photography Club, which gives students insights into the finer points of photography. SKI CLUB Front row: Gayle Lenz, Cathy Reineke, Gwen Huck- aba. Second row: Janice Jones, Mary Sale, Debbie Hayden, Lin- da Weikel. Third row: Janet Graybeal, Susie Harsell, Cindy John- son. Fourth row: Pam Sanders, Gail McIntyre, Guy Gooley, Peter Marchi. Fifth row: Dick Hulla, Neil Dahlstrom, Robert Bingham. Back row: Stephen Day, David Ryan, Bryan Colwell, Tom Curran. GRA Front row: B. Broderick, president; J. Culbertson, vice presi- dent; C. Maier, secretary; K. Look, treasurer; Mrs. Eskridge, advisor. Second row: P. Cavin, G. Lenz, C. Pfiefer, L. LaValley, M. Richards, B. Peterson, D. Richards, T. Bryntesen. Third row: C. Sample, S. Holloron, K. Lewis, M. Kerr, L. Brumback, J. Fuhrman, B. Heimberger. Fourth row: K. Sharbono, L. Schmitz, G. Seigford, L. Maier, C. Wiege, S. Chessin, P. Wohlschlager. C. Fuge. Fifth row: L. Davidson, S. Gaffney, C. Hofferber, M. Cavin, M. Van Dyke, P. Greenfield, J. Troutwine. Sixth row: M. Haley, J. Kilbourne, S. Miller, D. Charlo, S. Kent, C. Barnell. Back row: J. Jones, C. Brumwell, R. Gould, M. Sale, Y. Wirth, M. Turner, J. Reinhard. Orchesis Preparation for Orchesis at Hellgate began this year. Girls interested in modern dance practiced in the gym every Wednes- day under the supervision of Mrs. Esk- ridge, advisor. At the year’s end, tryouts were held and those who passed were se- lected for Hellgate's first Orchesis group, beginning production next year.