Highmore High School - Hisodak Yearbook (Highmore, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1969 volume:

1969 HISODAK HIGHMORE HIGH SCHOOL HIGHMORE, SOUTH DAKOTA A n ideal society has been the yearning of mankind since the beginning of civilization. Although it may never be attained, we must believe that striving for it improves the present society. Through the experience of education, the high school provides the foundation from which each member of the new generation, according to his individual capabilities, can commence the appropriate tasks of improving society. To capture the commencement of these strivings in the functions and atmosphere of the high school, the creation of the yearbook is conceived. 3 Introduction 4 5 6 7 Dedication On September 1, 1968, an undeclared, remote war became reality for the people of Highmore, South Dakota. Danny Busse, class of 1965, was killed in action in Vietnam. Family, friends, classmates remember sharing his life and mourn his loss. By sharing in this grief a common bond has been formed with all people around the world. Statistics of lives lost are no longer just numbers. All ponder the reason for his death and pray for peace. Danny Busse 1946-1968 8 Lois Harter Kay McGirr Co-editors Table of Contents Introduction..............2 Scholars.................10 Achievements, Events ... 12 Seniors................26 Juniors................46 Sophomores.............52 Freshmen.................56 Educators..................60 Administration...........62 Faculty..................66 Extracurricular Events .... 72 Organizations............74 Athletics................98 Adolescents...............114 Advertising ..............124 Index.....................141 The task of compiling a yearbook is frustrating, en- joyable, maddening, and fun. It is an unforgettable experience, and we are grateful for the opportunity. A special thanks must be extended to our advisor. Miss Aaron. We have tried to present an objective view of HHS, but the book is inevitably colored by our experiences and ideas. Many hours of work, writing, and com- promise have gone into its preparation. Hopefully it is a yearbook that students, faculty, and townspeople alike can enjoy. We present the 1968-1969 Hisodak. Some are beginners in the high school milieu, still unaware of the society that awaits their efforts; some are the pros” who are graduating and entering new fields of study and work in order to take their places of responsibility in society. But all have gained new knowledge, concepts and insights. All have been influenced in some manner by the school year 1968-1969. They are the individuals in the school known as Scholars Events and Achievements Highlighting the student’s year are the special occasions and honors which he has worked for, helped create, and enjoyed. His ideas and talents are developed and used. In the end are a few moments of glory and many hours of pleasant memories. These events and achievements are what is remembered years later when one thinks of high school. 1969HOMECOMING ROYALTY...Billy Whipple, crown bearer: Steven Bortness, Ruth Arends, King Charles McDonnell, Queen Peggy Hale, Karen Alger, David Splcttstoesser, Roger Splcttstoesser, marshal: Sherry Kenyon, crown bearer. 'NHL FLHME FOR VIC 12 Queen Hale King McDonnell Coronation Held for New Royalty Under “The Eternal Flame for Victory” Charles McDonnell and Peggy Hale were crowned to reign over the 1968 Homecoming. The royal attendants who had also been vying for the honor were Karen Alger, Ruth Arends, Steve Bortness, and Dave Splettstoesser. Per- forming the coronation was Roger Splettstoesser, mar- shal, who had defeated Chuck Henson in a close run- off election. This year the traditional class skits were eliminated. Instead, a general skit compiled of students from each class was presented. It was entitled “YeOlde Highmore Wax Museum” and depicted a football, portrayed by Ginny Johnson, reminiscing thirty-two years later about this Homecoming game. The band and mixed chorus also provided entertainment. Following the recessional of the newly crowned royalty, a rousing pep rally was conducted. Morale was high as students anxiously awaited the Homecoming festivities of the next day. 13 1968 MARSHAL. . .was sophomore. V A Hu ‘1 . Roger Splettstoesser. Floats Add to Homecoming For the first time in many years Highmore once again had a Homecoming parade. Work on the high school class floats started a week before the event. The ingenuity of HHS students was tested as they faced chicken wire, donated paper napkins, and spray paint. Miraculously these were turned into beautiful floats with a minimum number of sore fingers. The senior class won top honors with their float “Crown to Victory” on which the royalty rode. Also in the parade were floats from the country schools and a surprise one by the cooks. The grade schoolers decorated their bikes and participated in the events. Leading the parade was Homecoming marshal, Roger Splettstoesser, the boy scout troops, and the band. Following the parade a pep rally was held, and a three dollar prize was given to the tenth person who said “Beat Chamberlain” to a certain unknown person. The mystery person was Ruth A rends, and the winner was Barb Schlcketanz. Unfortunately, high spirts were not enough for the Pirates as they lost the Homecoming game 45-13. Saddened but undaunted by the loss, the students danced the evening away to the music of “The Starfires”. Royalty HHS ROYALTY. . . King Charles Me Donnell and Queen Peggy Hale rode in- side of the “Crown of Victory”, the sen- ior class float. 14 Winning Float BEST FLOAT. . .in the Homecoming parade was the senior class float Crown of Victory”. Done in purple, gold, and white the float was also the roy- alty float. The class re- ceived a five dollar prize for their efforts. DILIGENT WORKERS. . .like these sophomores spent many FORTUNATELY . . .the HHS football team was larger than long hours in constructing their floats. these three girls who were in the skit at Coronation. 15 TEACHERS. . .and spouses enjoyed witching the dancers. DANCING . . .seemed more enjoyable than watching for some. PROM TIME. . .is prime time for couples and friends to dance an evening away. 16 PUNCH. . .was served by sophomores. THE CASCADES. . .provided non-Venetian music. Venetian Theme Highlights Prom Under a starry crepe paper sky, the juniors and sen- iors enjoyed their annual prom on May 2. The juniors had transformed the Hyde County Memorial Auditorium into an “Evening in Venice” for the delighted seniors. Gondolas and a sidewalk cafe decorated the authentic looking scene. Preceding the formal-attire dance was the banquet, which was served by sixteen sophomore waiters and waitresses. Mr. Kurt Permann was the featured speak- er for the evening. Other entertainment was provided with Shirley Bondy and Gerry Mason’s flute duet and two numbers done by the boy’s ensemble. Junior class president, Joe Kusser, served as master of ceremonies. At nine o’clock the doors were opened to the public, and flashbulbs began to flash as people crowded in to view the grand march which was led by Joe Kusser. The audience was then dismissed, and prom goers enjoyed an evening of dancing to the “Cascades”. This same rock group had performed at last year’s prom. This year the juniors broke with tradition and did not present a movie or after-the-prom lunch as in previous years. The evening was concluded with the inevitable tearing down of decorations and a fond farewell to the Venetian world. GRACEFUL GLIDING. . .marked this Venetian world. 17 Barbara Schicketanz Highmore Enjoys First Exchange Student NEW SISTERS. . .Barb and Kay. in their German costumes, often performed together. For the first time Highmore had the opportunity of having a foreign exchange student at HHS. Money had been raised the previous year by various civic groups and in the school by sponsoring a dress-down day. The organization which sponsored the student was the International Christian Youth Exchange. A committee of townspeople was set up to handle all of the details. In June the new exchange student, Barbara Schick- etanz, arrived at the Sioux Falls airport. She was greeted there by her American parent, Mrs. Morris Harter, and her daughter, Lois, with whom Barb was to spend the first half of her stay. In November Barb moved in with the Gerald McGirr family. They also have a senior daughter, Kay. Barb came from Furth, Germany, which is uear Nurnberg. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Schicketanz. Besides herself there is one other person in her family, a brother, Klaus. She was a member of the senior class and graduated with the class at commencement. During the school year Barb, who made the“B” honor roll, studied psychology, English, American history, home economics, speech, art and was in FHA and vocal. By the end of the year her English had improved greatly, and she had mastered many of the American idioms. Perhaps the greatest thrill that Barb had in her year here was when her mother came and spent three weeks with her and the McGirrs. Betti Schicketanz was in America for the first time to celebrate her daughter’s birthday and to witness her graduation. She also traveled with the senior class on Skip Day to Minneapolis. Her charm and friendliness soon overcame any awkwardness due to a limited English vocabulary. 18 As a foreign exchange student Barb had many civic duties and obligations to fulfill. She often spoke about Germany and showed her beautiful slides of the country, her town, and her home to the very interested groups which ranged from Kiwanis to 4-H groups. She also attended receptions and banquets honoring her or her mother and attended special ones with other foreign exchange students in South Dakota. One of her most memorable times was the ICYE banquet held in Yankton. She also had the privilege of attending Girls’ State and meeting over 350 girls from all over the state. It was a year of learning and adjustment for Barb. She was initiated to slumber parties, new fashions, American dances, American food, and all of the various customs. Despite many difficulties she was soon accus- tomed to the life of an American teenager. During the year Barb participated in the senior class play, FHA events, the annual Snow Queen contest in which she won the talent division, and the Methodist Youth Fellowship group. Just to list a few. She also visited most of the grade school classes where her American mother is a sixth-grade teacher. Before going back to Germany in July, Barb had an opportunity to visit with relatives in Milwaukee, Wis- consin. Then it was back to her home country with fond memories of her stay in America. FASHION REVUE. . .with Barb modeling a dress she made. WORKING TOGETHER. . .on senior play were Barb and Lois. GRADUATION. . .and Barb received her American diploma. 19 STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT. . .Jim Owens took over his new duties on Awards Night. CONGRATULATIONS. . .were extended by out-going president. Greg Myers, to the new vice-president, Roger Day. Awards Night Honors Individuals A year of hard work by HHS students was recog- nized on Awards Night. This annual event culminated many long hours of practice, study, and work. Recognition of scholarships received was given to Pam Brecht, Steven Bortness, Vicki Thinglestad, Charles McDonnell, and Lois Harter. Lois’s was actually a prize for her placing second in the Sigma Tau Delta poetry contest sponsored by Northern State College. Karen Alger and Steven Bortness were the recipients of the “I Dare You” award which encourages promising young people to make the most of themselves and their talents. Lois Harter was the recipient of a Letter of Com- mendation for her results in the National Merit Scholar- ship Qualifying Test. These winners placed just below the 15,000 semi-finalists across the nation. Those receiving awards for their musical abilities included the girls ensemble, the boys ensemble, the clarinet ensemble, and the flute duet. These groups received superior ratings in contest. DA R WINNER. . .Karen Alger was chosen by vote of the faculty. Peg Hale and Kathy Stirling were also chosen by the seniors to compete for the title. 20 H-Pin Winners ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS... in high school activities for four years were honored by receiving H-Pins. They were Kay McGirr, Lois Harter, Steven Bortness, Ann Odegaard, Peggy Hale, and Karen Alger. Leadership, Citizenship Awarded GOOD CITIZENSHIP TROPHY. . .was presented to Karen Algor AMERICAN LEGION CITIZENSHIP AWARDS. . .presented by by Mr. Hayes, editor of the Highmore Herald. Mr. Day. went to Craig Fausett and Vicki Thingelstad. 21 Charm and Poise Rewarded FHA Sweetheart The seventh annual FHA Sweetheart’s Ball was cli- maxed by the crowning of sophomore Carla Konrad as the 1969 FHA Sweetheart Queen. Candidates for this honor were chosen by the FHA girls, and the final decision was made by the voting of the student body. Roger Day sang as the girls entered the auditorium. Others vying for the title were Barb Schicketanz, Deb Rinehart, Karol Branine, and Peg Hale. During the evening the “Intimates of Sound” provided music for the royalty. Punch and cake was served during the evening as HHS students and couples enjoyed the event. Carla re- ceived a decorated cake as a prize. Miss Holiday Highmore's representative in the Miss Holiday con- test at Huron on December 28 and 29 was senior Peg Hale. The two day event took place during the college basketball tournament. On the first day the girls had a chance to meet each other and received coaching on sitting, standing, etc. Saturday was the day for personal interviews with the judges. The finalists were announced at the first game of the second night, and after final interviews before the judges, the winners were chosen. 22 COMMERCIAL CONTEST PARTICIPANTS . . . were Janice Ellsworth, Nadine Mason, Connie Wheeler, Pauline Taylor, Kathy Stir- ling, and Elroy Ratzlaff. HHS Students Receive Awards STATE DECA TROPHY . . .sent Dianne Goehrlng to Atlantic City. CRISCO HOMEMAKER AWARD . . .was given to Norma Ondricek. 23 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. . .SEATED: N. Mason. L. Garrigan. J. ZHverberg, N. Mason, S. Husband. STANDING: A. Ode- gaard. L. Harter. V. Thtngelstad, J. Hague. P. Brecht. S. Bortness. P. Stoley, G. Myers, S. Ratzlaff. B. Garrigan. C. Wheeler. Intelligence Honored For many. Awards Night provides an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of students in areas which are not as well publicized as others. Dorothy McDonald presented the American Legion Auxiliary essay awards to Janet Zilverberg, first: Susan McDermott, second: and Skyla Ratzlaff, third. The Journalism Awards were presented to Ann Odegaard and Steven Bortness for their work on the Pirate Journal and to Peg Hale, Kay McGirr, and Lois Harter for work on the Hisodak. Senior Joanne Hague was this years winner in the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow contest at HHS. This entitled her to compete in the state contest. In speech the National Forensic League’s Degree of Distinction was awarded to Steven Bortness, Lois Har- ter, and Ann Odegaard. Joanne Hague received the Degree of Excellence. The Degree of Honor was presented to Charles Farrell, Ward Cline, and Kent Kass. Charles McDonnell, Cindy Stirling, and Bob Garrigan earned the Degree of Merit. MATH AND SCIENCE AWARDS. . .both went to senior Steven Bortness for his work in these two fields. 24 Science Fair Winners Biology STAGES OF CHICKEN DE- VELOPMENT . . . earned Leanne Morford und Verna Blair a first place in the biology- division. Physical Science FIRST IN PHYSICAL SCI- ENCE DIVISION ... was earned by Shawn Gallagher and Casey Straight for their display on wood distillation. Biology A PIG’S DIGESTIVE SYS- TEM. . . illustrated Vicki Thingelstad and Bridget Arendt’s project which got them second place in the biology division. Seniors In his final high school year the senior somehow feels detached from the underclassmen and closer to his fellow classmates. There is an eagerness to enter, experience and change the rest of the world. Yet there is also a reluctance to leave the security of high school. It is a year of new feelings. SENIOR LEADERS. . .were Joanne Hague, student council representative: Kathy Stirling, secretary: DavidSplettstoesser. president: Karen Alger, student council representative: Charles McDonnell, vice-president: and Steven Bortness, treasurer. 26 Lois Harter Steven Bortness Pam Brecht With Highest Honor 27 Honor Students GOLD CORDERS. . . SEATED: Ann Ode- gaard, Pam Brecht, Karen Alger, Greg Myers, Joanne Hague. STANDING: Steve Bortness, Nadine Mason, Peg Hale, Connie Wheeler, Larry Peterson, Kay McGtrr, Lois Harter, Leanne Garrigan, Vicki Thingelstad. The gold cord8, worn at graduation, signi- fied high scholastic achievement. Fourteen Wear Gold Cords With High Honor This page sponsored by Joe Kulesa, manager of the Highmore Co-op Association, Highmore, South Dakota. Vicki Thingelstad Joanne Hague 28 Leanne Garrigan Nine With Honor TWELVE YEARS TOGETHER. . .FIRST ROW: Mike Cowan, Bernic Studt, Mike Rezac. Wayne McKelvey, Dave Splett- stoesser. SECOND ROW: Lois Harter. Nadine Mason. Ann Odegaard, Kay McGlrr, Leanne Garrigan, Carla Chris- tensen. Karen Alger. THIRD ROW: Ward Cline, Steve Bortness. Nadine Mason Ann Odegaard Connie Wheeler Peggy Hale Kay McGirr 29 For twelve years fourteen seniors had worked, laugh- ed, and fought and the time was near when they would finally part. As a final get together the fourteen were honored at a banquet given by Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McKelvey. Special guests were high school principal, Mr. Huber: the students’ first grade teacher, Mrs. Prinz: and their sophomore English teacher, Mr. Peters who had labeled all of them as “Hitler’s Youth” when The banquet preceded Awards Night. Time was spent reminiscing about “the good old days” and looking at pictures from past years. Highlighting the affair was the reading of letters from all of their grade school teachers, Mr. Tessier, and Mr. Werenicz. It was a memorable evening of laughter and a few tears. Mr. and Mrs. McKelvey had done an outstanding job of planning and preparation. they were sixth-graders. With Honor Larry Peterson Greg Myers Karen Alger 30 BRIDGET ARENDT NANCY BARNES CAROL BECK Seniors Complete Final Year at HHS Sixty-two seniors began their final year at HHS in high spirits. A great many activities kept them busy during the year although they still managed to maintain their high scholastic standards which have marked their class. In November mock elections were held by the govern- ment classes. Students were divided into Nationalist and Federalist parties, and campaigns were held for state offices. Although the Federalists won more state offices. Nationalist candidate, Steve Bortness, defeated Federalist Wayne McKelvey for the governorship. The government classes also visited the state legis- lature while it was in session. The visit was made even more interesting with the added bits of information provided by Pam Brecht who had served as a page in the House. Karen Alger had worked at the legislature also. She was a Senate page. This was also the year for the seniors to receive medical self-help training. The two week course which covered everything from radioactivity to child- birth provided the class with knowledge of what to do in an emergency. If nothing else the seniors certainly will not forget their first experience at term paper writing. A joint project by Mr. Permann, government, and Mrs. Durfee, English, required that everyone turn in a ten page paper. Procrastinators discovered that it was not wise to have delayed work on the project. It was a year for old friendships to deepen and new ones to develop as the seniors slowly began to realize what a unique experience the past four years had been. The quarrels, laughter, plays, football games, track meets, band, noon hours, locker room discussions, parties, and homework of these years were soon behind them. Being a senior produced many contradicting moods. Never again would these classmates possess the same feelings which they had experienced together. RICHARD BECK LINDA BUCHHEIM ROGER BUCHHOLZ OLE CHERLAND Elaborate CARLA CHRISTENSEN FOR POSTERITY. . . Charlie McDonnell added his name to those of actors from past plays. Stage Constructed for Play WARD CLINE MIKE COWAN 32 Senior Play ELABORATE STAGE . . . was constructed and put up after many hours of work. All of the walls and the raised floor were made by the seniors. Seniors Present ’’The Curious Savage” Cast THE GUESTS DIRECTOR. . .Mr. Holforty helped with everything. Florence.............................Kay McGirr Hannibal........................Charles McDonnell Fairy May ................. Deb Rinehart Jeffrey ...........................Steve Bortness Mrs. Paddy...................................Barb Schicketanz THE FAMILY Titus Savage ....................... Ward Cline Samuel Savage....................Craig Fausett Lily Belle Savage..........................Lois Harter Mrs. (Ethel) Savage.............Leanne Garrigan THE STAFF Mrs. Wilhelmina...................AnnOdegaard Doctor Emmett..................Ralph Thingelstad BACK STAGE ASSISTANTS Student Director..................Joanne Hague Make-Up.............Janet Markley, Janet Namanny Karen Alger, Kathy Stirling, Mary Kusser, Dianne Goehring Prompters...............Janet Markley, Joanne Hague Music, Sound, Lighting .... David Splettstoesser Mike Cowan, Wayne McKelvey, Tom Hayes 33 LYNETTE DALTON GREG DAVIS CHARLES FARRELL HAPPY RECOLLECTIONS. . .made Ward Cline laugh as he reminisced about the play. Cast, Audience Enjoy Acting TEARING DOWN THE SET. . .was fun for student director Joanne Hague. 34 The last play presented by senior thespians was “The Cur- ious Savage which was directed by Mr. Gary Holforty. The gen- eral concensus of the audience was that the play was tender, funny and sad. The final scene of the touching three-act play left many play goers in tears as Mrs. Savage left her friends in the mental home. The play concerned Mrs. Sav- age, a charming, eccentric old lady, and her relations with her greedy children, her friends in the mental home, and the search for ten million dollars in negotia- ble bonds. It was presented three times to delighted audiences. CRAIG FAUSETT EDWIN FETZER BARBARA GENGLER DIANNE GOEHRING BEVERLY HAMLIN MAURICE HANCOCK 35 BOBBI JOHNSON Thespians Create Memorable Play JERRY KING TAKING A BREAK . . before the play started, was prompter Janet Markley. MIKE KONRAD ANGRY SAVAGE CHILDREN. . .read the newspaper articles about them as their mother and Miss Willy calmly surveyed the scene. 36 Bear Becomes Honorary Member of Class MARY ANN KUSSER GARY LUSK JANET MARKLEY CHARLES MCDONNELL RUTH MCDONNELL WAYNE MCKELVEY HONORARY MEMBER. . .of the senior class was the teddy bear which Leanne Garrlgan carried in the play. GETTING READY FOR PICTURE SESSIONS. . .Mr. Holforty made sure everything was perfect before taking pictures of the cast. 37 TERELL MIZE LYNN MORFORD JANET N A MANNY At 12:30 on the morning of May 16, forty-one noisy seniors began their Skip Day trip to Minneapolis. Two cars and school bus transported the students and their chaperones: Mr. and Mrs. Twite, Mrs. Stirling, Mrs. Barnes, and Mr. Permann. After eating breakfast at Hutchinson, Minnesota, the group finally arrived at their destination. They went directly to the University of Minnesota where they had a guided tour of the campus. After this the stu- dents headed to Dinky Town for lunch and shopping. Finally everyone was together again, and they all left to tour the General Mills Company headquarters. Free cake mixes were one reason why many enjoyed this. Probably the highlight of the two-day excersion was attending the Crawford Livingston Theatre in St. Paul to see “The Alchemist” by Ben Johnson. Not many stu- dents will forget the modernized play with its rock music and psychedelic lighting. A SOFT PILLOW. . .helped Charles McDonnell bear David Splett- stoesser’s using him as a backrest. The long Skip Day trip made such sleeping arrangements common. NORMA ONDRICEK 38 Skip Day RUBBING NOSES RELAY. . .was one of the games devised by seniors to pass time on the way back to Highmore. Seniors Journey to Minneapolis On Saturday the seniors had all morning to sleep, shop, or explore the city of Minneapolis. At 11:00 everyone checked out of the Hotel Maryland and pro- ceeded to “The Met”. They watched batting and infield practice, and then witnessed Detroit’s victory over the Twins by a score of 6-0. After the game the group headed for home but were delayed when the bus broke down. After several hours of waiting, a school bus from Henry High School was sent to the rescue. Forty-one tired but happy seniors arrived in Highmore at 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning. CONSOLATION. . .is given to Connie Wheeler by Dave Splett- stoesser after the picture of them rubbing noses was taken. LINDA OSEN TERRI PADDOCK CONNIE PEKAREK 39 The end of twelve years of school for fifty-eight seniors was climaxed by the baccalaureate and com- mencement exercises on May 25 and 26. Reverend Jalmer Eldal conducted the baccalaureate services. In this address he discussed the seniors' motto, and stressed the fact that all must work to- gether in order to solve our problems and make the future ours. It was not enough to ask why these problems occur in the world. Providing music for the evening were soloist, Bobbi Johnson; the mixed ensemble; and Mrs. Owens, who played the processional and recessional. On Monday evening the seniors listened to Dr. Lester A. Clarke, Dean of Academic Affairs at Northern State College. His talk concerned the role of an educated man in today’s society. A challenge was made to the seniors to make the most of their abilities. Presentation of the diplomas was made by Mr. Mil- lard Kiel, chairman of the Board of Education, as Mr. Huber announced the names. Upon receiving their diplomas the seniors proceeded to the back of the auditor- ium and formed the traditional reception line. Friends, parents, teachers, and classmates congratulated the Jubilant, yet nostalgic, seniors. Music for graduation was furnished by the band, the mixed chorus, and the boys’ ensemble. Father Morgan gave the invocation and benediction. FLOWERS AND SPEAKERS. . .arctraci- itional at every graduation and the Class of 1969 was no exception. Graduation MIKE RE ZAC 40 DEB RINEHART BARB SCHICK ETA NZ DAVE SPLETTSTOESSER Class Motto The Past Forever Gone, The Future Still Our Own” SOLEMN JUNIOR CLASS PRESIDENT. . .Joe Kusser, who led the procession, knew that soon he would be a happy graduate like Lois Harter. EAGER TO GET DIPLOMAS. . .were Tom Hayes and Maurice Hancock. 41 Graduation HAPPY ALUMNL . .had Just re- ceived their diplomas and moved their tassels to the right. MR. MILLARD KIEL. . .handed out diplomas to the eager seniors like Ward Cline. 42 Class of 1969 PRESENTATION OF SPEAKERS. . .was made by Superin- tendent Mr. Archie Brecht. EMPTY STAGE . . . was soon filled with speakers and seniors of the Class of 1969. ‘ Wt Seniors Become Alumni FATHER CONGRATULAT- ING SON. . .In the recep- tion line was Mr. Herman Bortness, who was shaking Steve’s hand. BERNIE STUDT PAULINE TAYLOR RALPH THINGELSTAD uu JUBILANT GRADUATES. . .were Ward Cline, Wayne McKelvey, David Splettstoesser, Steve Bortness, Charles McDonnell, and Craig Fausett. New Paths For Alumni to Follow TURNING THEIR BACKS. . .on twelve years of schooling, the graduates face new adventures. DAVID VOPAT Juniors Sometimes considered his best year the junior completes his third year with assurance. He has mastered the high school routine and has just begun to consider the future and new goals. He has become aware of the problems of his society and begins to dream of an ideal one. JUNIOR LEADERS. . .were Joe Kusser. president: Dale Suhn. vice-president: Dwaine Kusser, treasurer: Shirley Bond)-, stu- dent council representative: and Gerry Mason, secretary. 46 Vicki Autry Dianne Bawdon Jesse Bawdon Joe Bawdon John Blair Shirley Bondy Karol Branine Troy Brown Shirley Buchheim I-ee Cermak Highlights of Junior Year Now being official upperclassmen, the juniors con- tinued to contribute to school activities and to lead the underclassmen. Many new experiences and respon- sibilities were experienced as the student completed their third year. The juniors unique Homecoming float was a large football helmet saying “Hel Met with the Cubs.” Their marshal candidate was Joe Kusser. The juniors’ primary aim during the year was to raise money for the annual Junior-Senior Prom. Funds were accumulated by concession work and selling magazines. In May their work and efforts were re- warded as their ‘‘Evening in Venice” enthralled seniors and onlookers. One of their most memorable events was the junior class play, “Daddy Long Legs”, which was directed by Mr. Gary Holforty. It was a great success. Like every junior class before them, the students were certain that their class rings were the best- looking ever. The rings were in a semi-oval shape. GIRL STATERS. . .Cindy Stirling, alternate: Sally Husband, dele- gate: Nancy Mason, delegate: and Beatrice Hamlin, alternate. Nancy Cermak Pennl Coleman Frosty Dalton Gary DeGooyer Shirley Eckstein Judy Edinger 47 Boys, Girls State Every year two Junior boys and two junior girls are chosen to attend Boys’ State and Girls’ State. They are chosen on the basis of scholarship, leadership, and character. The purpose of Boys’ State, Aberdeen, and Girls’ State, Mitchell, is to acquaint outstanding young people with the func- tioning of local, county, and state gov- ernment. It also gives those chosen an opportunity to meet other students from across the state. It is a week of work and a week of fun. Those who attend never forget it or the friends they make. Highmore’s Girl Staters are spon- sored by the American Legion Aux- iliary. Frank Vopat Post 45 sponsors the Boy Staters. BOY STATERS. . .Dale Suhn, alternate: Troy Brown, delegate: Jim Owens, delegate: and Gary Myers, alternate. Juniors Chosen “ For Conventions STAGE SETTINGS. . .were created by Juniors like Joan Marso, Cindy Stirling, and Beatrice Hamlin. Bernie Gray Owl Max Gregg Beatrice Hamlin Tom Henson Sally Jo Husband Ginny Johnson 48 New Experiences Had in Third Year FRANCESE WIL- LARD. . . had it good as a stage prop in the Junior play with Frosty Dalton and Mr. Holforty. Deb Kennedy Dwaine Kusser Joe Kusser Sharon Kusser Bob La Fortune Joan Marso Gerry Mason Nancy Mason Susan McDermott Charles Meek Loren Millar Rodney Morford Tim Morton Gary Myers Kay Nickel son Jim PaynUsr Kay Pekarek Karon Peterson Jim Owens Skyla Ratzlaff David Rittol Rita Sporrer Kirby Stephenson Cindi Stirling Dale Suhn Rex Van Den Berg Sandi Warner Cathy West DeWayne Wheel house Janet Zilverberg New Stage Setting for Jr.’s Play The juniors broke with tra- dition as they presented High- more’s first play in three-quar- ter round. Reactions were very favorable to the new presen- tation. At first it was some- what disconcerting, but as the play progressed, both the aud- ience and the players enjoyed the rapport which was establish- ed. The quasi-dramatic play deals with an orphan girl, Judy Abbot, who is being sent through col- lege by a man whom she doesn’t know the identity of, but whom she relates to as her “Daddy Long Legs”. Originally scheduled for pro- duction in December, the juniors were not able to present the four-act play until March. It was directed by Mr. Gary Holforty. TRICKY CAPERS. . .were characteristic of James McBride. 50 Jr. Class Play ORPHAN GIRLS. . .played by Joan Marso. Rita Sporrer, and JUDY ABBOT. . .had dreams of making a new life for herself. Karen Peterson, had to obey orders. Juniors Present Daddy Long Legs PLAY CAST Jervis Pendleton............. James McBride................ Cyrus Wykoff................. Abner Parsons ............... Griggs ...................... Walters...................... Judy......................... Miss Pritchard............... Mrs. Pendleton............... Julia Pendleton.............. Sallie McBride............... Mrs. Semple ................. Mrs. Lippett................. Sadie Kate .................. Gladiola .................... Loretta ..................... Mamie ....................... Freddie Perkins.............. Carrie ...................... . . Jim Paynter . . . Jim Owens , . . Troy Brown . . . John Blair Charles Meek Gary De Gooyer . . Vicki Autry . Ginny Johnson . Sue McDermott Beatrice Hamlin Penni Coleman . Cindy Stirling Janet Zilverberg Karen Peterson . Gerry Mason Karol Branine . Joan Marso . . . Jim Owens . Rita Sporrer THREE-QUARTERS ROUND. . .brought audience closer to actors. 51 Sophomores They no longer have the novice quality of freshmen but have not yet achieved the sophistication of seniors. Their minds have been awakened, and they are eager to learn. Now they have begun to realize their role in the society that they someday will modify. Now they have begun to accept the inevitable responsibil- ities that comes with maturity. SOPHOMORE LEADERS. . . were Roger Day, president; Brad Ellcrton, vice-president; Bret Bloomcnradcr, secretary; Carrie Boiler, treasurer; and Cindy Hamlin, student council representative. 52 Lou Ann Aasby Mark Anderson A1 Joe Arendt Randi Baloun Stanley Bawdon DRESS DOWN DAY. . .was a comfortable one for Allen Campbell. Sophomores Have Busy Year The sophomores entered their second year of high school with the nonchalance of old pros. They were soon busy with a routine of typing, debating, and dis- secting. In the English class debate tournaments there were five teams which went undefeated. Several sophomores served on the junior varsity team. Prominent among the sophomores’ activities was the construction of their class float. It depicted the Pirates successfully caging the Chamberlain Cubs. The soph- omore marshal candidate, Roger Splettstoesser, was victorious in his campaign for the office. Highlight of the year for sixteen sophomores was the honor of being chosen by the junior class as a waiter or waitress. It also meant that several mothers would be busy sewing costumes for the event. Wendy Beck Verna Blair Bret Bloomenrader Carrie Boiler Steve Bonnichson Leann Bouzek Ramona Burrows Allen Campbell Vicki Christensei Greg Clement Roger Day Jackie Durfee Brad Ellerton Tom Farrell Pam Gadd 53 PROM ATTENDANTS. . .WAITRESSES: Julie Jacobsen, Carla Konrad, Carrie Boiler, Cindy Hamlin, Nancy Kusser, Pam Gadd. Leanne Morford, Verna Blair. WAITERS: Kent Kass, Bret Bloomenrader, A1 Arendt, Larry Nickelson, Steve Bonnichson, Roger Day, Roger Splettstocsser, Brad Ellerton. mJSZT Sophomores Serve Prom Cindy Hamlin Julie Jacobsen Gloria Jennings Debbie Kaiser Kent Kass Gary Knodel Carla Konrad Nancy Kusser Shlcla Kusser Anita Leesman Sandy Lingscheit Joel Maly Nellie Marso Toni McCullough Teah McDonnell 54 Don McLaughlin Marlene Mehrer Monte Melvin Joel Mize Leanne Morford Larry Nickelson Pauline Osen Arlono Pfoifer Elroy Ratzlaff Janice Single Roper Splettstoessor Randy Sporrer Mary Stephenson Peggy Stoley Kathy Suhn Underclassmen Ready to Be Juniors FLANKED BY SENIORS. . .sophomore Nellie Marso gets ready to guard Peg Hale and Kay McGirr. Charlene Tislau Steve Thingelstad Nancy Volek Susan Volek Gary Zilverberg Julia Zilverberg 55 Freshmen The freshmen entered high school somewhat naive, somewhat confused and somewhat awed by the nonchalance of upperclassmen. By the end of the year these characteristics had disappeared, and the freshmen completed a successful transition year. An increasing awareness of a complex society marked their year of learning. FRESHMEN LEADERS. . .were Peggy Rezac, vice-president: Cindy Canode, treasurer: Cheryl Ellsworth, student council representative: Rodney Fieldsend, president: and Gary Sivertsen. secretary. 56 Freshmen Complete First Year in HHS The freshmen eagerly entered the new sphere of high school and all of its activities. Their enthu- siastic support was an asset in all aspects of H.H.S. In the Homecoming float competition the freshmen entered theirs as depicting the Pirates victorious over the Gettysburg team. Jerry Kusser was their marshal candidate. For the first time the freshmen class also had a class play to present to the high school. Mrs. Durfee’s English I class wrote a modern version of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” and transformed it into “Ronnie and Julie”. The sight of Romeo in blue Jeans and Juliet in a mini-skirt created a different atmosphere for the sixteenth-century play. Bill Cermak and Cheryl Ellsworth starred in the lead roles. The whole class was involved in some man- ner in the play production. NEW INSIGHT. . .was gained by many freshmen like Tess McDonald. Barry Alger Julie Ankrum Gregory Arendt Sharon Autry Nina Barnes Bonnie Bawdon Robert Bawdon Ronald Bawdon David Bouzek Becky Britton Elmer Buchheim Cindy Canode Bill Cermak Brad Christensen Timmy Clark Bob Davis Nola DeShazer Debra Durfey Cheryl Ellsw’orth Rodney Fioldsend 57 Shawn Gallagher Penny Goodrich Montie Gregg Janet Hague Bruce Hamlin Nancy Hanson INITIATION RITES. . .gave Tom Owens a chance to display his skill at telling the time every minute for fifteen minutes. New Experiences Had by Freshmen Janice Hartland Patty Henson Bob Johnson John Kaiser Rodney Kautz Mike Knodel Karl Kuper Diane Kusser Jerry Kusser Susan Kusser Roger Kutz Connie Mason Mike Mason Tess McDonald Janice Neuheisel 58 Jim Odegaard Karen Oohlerking Roger Osen Tom Owens Mike Parker Dancey Peterson Marlys Peterson Linda Pietz Sandra Pietz Anita Ratzlaff Earlene Rediger Peggy Rezac Lucille Schlcnker Sandra Single Gary Sivertsen RACES. . .like the one done by Elmer Buchhcim and Sandy Pietz highlighted the initiation cere- Initiation Highlights monies. Freshmen Year Marlin Smith Patty Sporrer Dixie Stephens Kathy Stephenson Sandra Sterrett Ernie Stirling Casey Straight Lucille Studt Larry Torgerson Mike Volek Loren Wheel house 59 rhe life experiences since their high school foundation have taught them that the Utopia cannot be attained in the easy idealism of slogans and epithets. Although idealism in many areas of their lives has been replaced by pragmatism, as it must by necessity, they still retain the hope that through their efforts, the new generation will go on to build a better society. So the administrators, and the faculty members return to the high school environment as Educators 61 Administration and Assistants The administration, working force behind an efficient school day, is found meeting problems ranging from money to parents. Daily routine jobs which must be done are accomplished by the many school assistants. These two aspects of a school have given hours of work toward a common goal... H.H.S. SCHOOL BOARD. . .Archie Brecht. Don Mason, Dick Autry, H. P. McDermott, Doug Hague, Millard Kiel and Mark Durfee. 62 SCHOOL EFFICIENCY. . depended upon Superinten- ent Brecht’s capable lead- ership and decisions. Brecht, Huber Handle Business A STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY: Highmore High School’s philosophy is to give every student a basic understanding of the American way of life whether he continues his formal education beyond high school or not. From this knowledge will develop ambitions, ideals, attitudes, and skills leading stu- dents to become self-sufficient, valuable American citizens. Too often our education has been thought of as only a learning of facts, and too often the person having the most facts readily available has been considered the best educated. No one person can possibly know more than a minute fraction of the ever-increasing storehouse of knowledge: therefore, our educational program can no longer be based on the simple process of teaching the person a great many facts. The school recognized that the student of today will be the leader of tomorrow. It seeks to instill respect and understanding for our democratic way of life in each individual. Each individual, alone and collectively, is the backbone of the community, the state, and the nation. R. A. Huber, Principal STUDENT AFFAIRS. . .busied Mr. Huber, principal. 63 Secretarial Work Demands Stamina One of the most stamina-demanding tasks in a high school is that of educational secretary. To keep up with the mountain of work, deal with students’ com- plaints and teachers’ requests, and still maintain a cheerful composure requires a great deal of energy. Taking over at mid-year as educational secretary for Mr. Huber was Mrs. Neil Fieldsend, who replaced Mrs. Jerry Hills. Her duties were varied, and the pace hectic as she prepared and kept student’s permanent records up to date, typed examinations for teachers, sold lunch tickets, collected make-up slips, wrote out report cards, and ran errands for everyone. Her efficient working in the office made things easier for everyone in the high school. Although they were just as numerous, Mrs. Don Matre’s duties as secretary in Mr.Brecht’s office followed a different line. Whereas, Mrs. Fieldsend’s work was connected with the high school only, Mrs. Matre’s dealt with the whole school. They involved tabulating the financial affairs, filling out reports and conducting correspondence for the school. This was Mrs. Matre’s third year at the job. INSTRUCTING . . . Mrs. Fieldsend in the art of keep- ing records was Mrs. Hills. BUSY WORK. . .kept Mrs. Matre’s desk covered at all times. 64 CULINARY TREATS. . . prepared by Mrs. Parker. Mrs. LaFurgc. and Mrs. Grable delighted students and teachers who ate at the lunchroom. Cooks, Janitor Work Long Hours When students came to the school early, there was always one person who was already there. When they left late after school had been dismissed, there was still one person diligently working. It was Don DeGooyer, custodian at Highmore High School for five years. Mr. DeGooyer’s long hours were devoted to many time- consuming and exhausting duties. He swept floors, var- nished desks, mowed lawns, maintained equipment and washrooms, took care of the lunchroom’s laundry, scrubbed the blackboard, burned rubbish, and main- tained a cheerful and philosophical outlook. Many stu- dents and teachers enjoyed his quips as he went about his work. Summer vacation was practically non-existent for Mr. DeGooyer. He spent most of his days cleaning the school and revamping school facilities. Three more people whose school days started much earlier than the students were the lunchroom cooks, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. LaFurge, and Mrs. Grable. It took a great deal of imagination and culinary skill to pre- pare five days a week a balanced, nutritious, and savory meal that would appeal to as many people as possible. Careful planning and preparation were necessary to insure a successful meal. Hours were long and began as early as 5 p.m. Most students appreciated the work that went into this time-consuming Job. FRIENDLY CUSTODIAN. . .keeping things neat was Mr. DeGooyer. 65 Faculty The challenge of instilling a desire to learn into the students which they are responsible for and to guide them as their intellectual facilities develop.. .this is the goal and hope of these faculty members. Their success is measured in the success of their students whom they have influenced. MATHEMATICAL PRINCIPLES. . .were explained to many students by Mr. Donovan. 66 MISS AARON. . .Typing, Shorthand, Physical Education MR. DEXTER. . .Music MR. DURFEE. . . World Geography, Economics, English MRS. DURFEE. . .English 67 MR. ELLIOT. . .American History Faculty Cultivates MR. HANSUM. . .Distributive Education MR. HILLS. . .Shop, Bookkeeping MR. HOLFORTY. . .Speech, Spanish Love for Knowledge MR. JORDRE. . . Biology, Physical Education MRS. OWENS. . .Music MRS. MORFORD. . . Home Economics MR. PERMANN. . .World History, American Government MR. RUNESTAD. . .Science MR. STOBBE. . .Geometry MR. TWITE. . .Music, Guidance 70 Parents, Teachers Meet and Discuss Over one hundred parents took the opportunity of meeting HHS faculty when Highmore held a parent- teacher conference. The conference lasted from eight to four. Student council members Roger Day, Rod Field- send, Cheryl Ellsworth, Cindy Hamlin, Nikki Bondy, Troy Brown, Greg Myers, Dave Splettstoesser, Karen Alger, and Barb Schicketanz greeted the parents, helped them register, and guided them around the halls in search of teachers. Most of the parents and teachers were satisfied with the results of the meetings. The teachers also benefited this year from new machines. A major addition was the audio-visual ma- chine. With it such things as sport events, television programs, or students could be televised, taped, and replayed instantly on a small television screen. These voice and picture tapings could also be replayed later on a larger television screen. The audio-visual machine was used extensively in speech, sociology, and by the sports department. Any interested student with free time could learn how to operate it. STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS...............registered the parents. AUDIO-VISUAL MACHINE. . .brings a smile to Mr. Huber’s face. CONCERNED PARENT. . .confers with geometry teacher, Mr. Stobbe. 71 Crucial to the development of the student who will be of benefit to society, is a feeling of worth. Opportunities must be present in which students may develop their skills individually and collectively. Practical experience is to be gained from working with others. The individual learns to assess his own talents and to appreciate the talents of fellow participants. To give the student the confident awareness of his special potentials and the humble recognition of the special limits common to all human beings, this is the high school sphere of activities called 73 Extracurricular Events Organizations A high school education is not really complete unless one has the experience of working with others. No ideal society can ever become a reality unless one knows how to compromise with others, how to respect other ideas and abilities, and how to follow the directions and leadership of those he works with. It is social groups and organizations which create change. STUDENT COUNCIL. . .SEATED: Joanne Hague. Troy Brown, Greg Myers, Karen Alger, Mr. Brecht, David Splcttstoesscr. STANDING: Shirley Bondy, Roger Day, Joe Kusser, Rodney Fieldsend. Mr. Huber, Cindy Hamlin, Cheryl Ellsworth. 74 Journalism ALL-STATE PLAQUE. . . for last year’s yearljook is proudly held by senior ed- itor. Lois Harter, as Miss Aaron, ad isor, and Kay McGirr, editor, admire it. Hisodak Earns All-State Plaque At the annual press conference Hisodak editors, Lois Harter and Kay McGirr, proudly accepted the All-State plaque for the 1967-1968 yearljook which Shirley Kusser edited. This meant that it was the best yearbook in its division. The Pirate Journal received a superior rating which is Just below an All-State rating. Lucinda Zilver- berg and Harley Duncan headed the paper last year. This year’s newspaper editors were Ann Odegaard and Steve Bortness. Assisting them were Sally Husband and Janet Zilverberg. Roger Day, Carla Konrad, and A1 Arendt were chosen as apprentices. It was their Job to keep students informed on the weekly happenings at HHS. Assisting the senior editors on the Hisodak were juniors Karol Branine and Susan McDermott. Peg Hale was business manager and compiled the advertising section. Many long hours were spent writing, cropping pictures, creating layouts, and compiling everything into some semblance of order to produce this yearbook. Journalism advisor was Miss Lyda Aaron. It was only because of her dedication that any success was achieved. ALL WORK AND NO PLAY. . .was the philosophy of Pirate Journal editor Ann Odegaard as she “assisted” Karen Alger, reporter. 75 HISODAK STAFF: FIRST ROW: Advisor Miss Aaron, K. Branine. S. McDermott, K. McGirr, L. Harter, P. Hale, S. Bortness. SECOND ROW: A. Odegaard, N. Kusser, B. Hamlin, S. Volek, J. Ellsworth, D. Kennedy, S. Kusser. N. Mason. L. Aasby, J. Zilverberg, J. Hague, J. Markley, N. Mason, S. Kusser. THIRD ROW: C. Hamlin. C. Konrad, P. Brecht, K. Alger, P. Coleman. G. Mason. P. Sporrer, C. West. C. Stirling, K. Peterson, C. Boiler, C. Mason. BACK ROW: R. Sporrer. J. Zilverberg. L. Garrigan. R. Garrigan, R. Day, J. King, D. Splettstoesser, M. Volek, S. Husband, K. Suhn. PIRATE JOURNAL STAFF: FIRST ROW: Advisor Miss Aaron, J. Zilverberg.S. Bortness, A. Odegaard, S. Husband, R. Day, N. Bondy. SECOND ROW: R Sporrer. L. Garrigan, D. Splettstoesser. L. Harter, K. McGirr, D. Rinehart, K. Alger. THIRD ROW: C. West, S. Kusser, C. Mason, J. Ankrum, N. Mason, P. Brecht, J. Zilverberg, L. Morford, N. Kusser. BACK ROW: S. Volek, C. Konrad, V. Christensen, G. Jennings, M. Volek, A. Arendt, N. Marso, J. Hague, J. Hague, P. Coleman. 76 Staff Keeps Editors Busy CAMERA INSPECTING... photographers were Jim Odegaard, Casey Straight, Kay McGirr, Mike Volek, Steve Bortness, and Gloria Jennings. These six were responsible for pictures for both the Pirate Journal and Hisodak. BLANK PAGES. . .were soon filled with autographs. FRIENDS. . .got together at the annual Hisodak party. 77 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA. . . FRONT ROW: D. Durfey, D. Fischer, N. Kusser, C. Konrad, S. Husband, S. Kusscr, J. Zilverberg, T. McDonnell, K. Branine, C. Stirling. SECOND ROW: Advisor Mrs. Morford, B. Britton,S. Volek, S. Kusser, A. Leesman, K. Alger, J. Zilverberg, P. Brecht, K. Stirling, K. Stephenson, J. Markley, J. Marso, J. Hague, THIRD ROW: N. Marso, V. Autry, J. Ncusheiscl, L. Studt, G. Jennings, C. West, P. Coleman, D. Goehring, L. Schlcnker, K. Pekarek, S. Kusser, C. Ellsworth. FOURTH ROW: R. Sporrer, C. Tislau, J. Ankrum, B. Bawdon, S. PieU, J. Dur- fee, P. Hale, L. Bouzck, L. Pictz, S. Eckstein, D. Rinehart, N. Volek, D. Kaiser. FHA Builds Leaders 1969-1970 FHA OFFICERS. . . FRONT ROW: Sheila Kusser. Sally Husband. Carla Konrad, Janet Zil- verberg. SECOND ROW: Nancy Kusser, Darla Fischer, Teah Me Donnell, Debra Durfey, Karol Branine. 78 Guidance Given In Homemaking With the guidance of advisor, Mrs. Morford, and chapter mothers, Mrs. Stirling and Mrs. Hahn, the FHA girls completed another active year. Major projects throughout the year were: a Mother’s Tea, a basket social for Daddy Date Night, FHA Week from March 23 to March 29, Display Night, and the Sweethearts’ Ball. There were also parties and indi- vidual projects that kept the girls busy. In January the new officers were installed for the next FHA year. Sheila Kusser was elected to presidency of the group. For the second consecutive year a HHS girl captured the Region Seven Co-Chairman position. This year it was won by sophomore Julia Zilverberg. She was elected by the 200-member delegation at the regional convention. Chosen as the most outstanding FHA member of the year was senior Kathy Stirling. Norma Ondricek was the recipient of the Crisco Homemaker Award. H.H.S. SWEETHEART. . .Queen Carla Konrad with her attend- ants Deb Rinehart, Barb Schickctanz, former queen Karen Alger, Karol Branine, and Peg Hale. REGION CO-CHAIRMAN. . .was won by Julia Zilverberg. SWEET SINGING. . .was provided by Roger Day at Sweethearts’ Ball. BOYS’ ENSEMBLE. . .sang at Display Night. HOMEMADE DRESS. . .was modeled by Sheila Kusscr. FHA Events Keep Members Busy SKATING PARTY. . .drew many FHA members. 80 B BAND. . .SEATED: K. DeGooycr, S. Hamlin. C. Schrader. T. Autry. T. Vilhauer, K. Kutz. STANDING: C. Hamlin. M. Garrigan, B. Tislau, S. Klebsch, R. Boiler, T. Rezac, K. Fieldsend. Music Groups Develop Skill Marching Band HOMECOMING PARADE. . was led by the HHS “A” Band. They are shown here getting ready for the mile march. This page sponsored by JAMES OWENS, Attorney at Law, Highmore, South Dakota Four Year Band Members Lead Group FOUR YEAR BAND MEM- BERS. . .were still smiling after four years of lost morn- ing sleep. FRONT ROW: Karen Alger (tenor and bass saxo- phone), Nadine Mason (cornet), Kay McGirr (French horn), Pam Brecht (French horn). Peg Hale (saxophone). BACK ROW: Di- rector Donovan Twite, Deb Rinehart (trombone), Steven Bortness (trumpet), Charles Farrell (trombone), and Lois Harter (percussion). 82 Musicians, Twirlers March and Perform On Many Occasions A BAND. . . FRONT ROW: J. Cowman, S. Bondy, L. Aasby, G. Jennings, P. Gadd, K. Porter, C. Hague, V. Autry, C. Coleman, S. Pfeifer, A. Pfeifer. SECOND ROW: D. Fieldsend, S. Porter, J. John- son, J. Marso, N. Mason, N. Marso, T. Matre, L. Owens, K. Alger, D. Fischer, S. Gusse, T. Kutz, J. Owens. THIRD ROW: A. Johnson, D. Rinehart, L. Harter, G. Straight, J. Owens, C. Farrell, A. Campbell, R. Day, K. McGlrr, S. Bortness, K. Kass, R. Fieldsend, Director Donovan Twite. BACK ROW: P. Goodrich, L. Schlenkcr, J. Boiler, T, Owens, P. Hale, M. Parker, S. Husband, G. Mason, N. Mason, L. Pietz, P. Brecht, C. Boiler, W. Kutz. Twirlers FIVE TWIRLERS. . . who strengthened the band and their leg muscles, were Janet Marklcy, Cindy Ham- lin, Sandi Warner, Pcnni Coleman, and Head Twirler Peg Hale. 83 FRESHMEN AND 90PHOMORE GIRLS’ CHORUS. . .FRONT ROW: D. Stephens, S. Autry. B. Britton, N. Barnes. T. McDonald. C. Canode, J. Hague, T. McCullough, P. Stoley, S. Stcrrett, A. Pfeifer. SECOND ROW: Director Donovan Twite, C. Konrad, J.Zilverberg, M. Stephenson, D. Kaiser, K. Oehlerking, D. Durfcc, N. Hanson, M. Mehrcr, P. Gadd, E. Rediger, J. Jacobsen, S. Volek. THIRD ROW: C. Ellsworth, L. Aasby, S. Kusser, P. Osen, C. Hamlin, V. Christenson, C. Tislau, C. Boiler, 1« Morford, P. Rezac, G. Jennings, V. Blair. N. Kusser. BACK ROW: S. Kusser, N. DeShazcr, J. Ankrum, P. Sporrer, L. Pietz, K. Suhn, T. McDonnell, B. Bawdon. S. Pietz, N. Volek, M. Peterson. Chorus Singers Practice and Perform The major performances of the HHS singing groups were at the spring and fall concerts, the music festival in Pierre, and graduation. The mixed chorus sang at Pierre with Onida, Agar, Blunt, Ft. Pierre, Pierre, and Harrold. “No Man Is An Island” was sung by the group at baccalaureate. The boys’ ensemble also performed at many occasions. These included the prom, commencement, and a foreign exchange meeting held in Miller. The mixed chorus and boys’ ensemble was directed by Mr. Scott Dexter. Mr. Twite was in charge of girls’ chorus. ACCOMPANISTS. . .who helped singers were Dixie Stephens. Tess McDonald, Kay McGirr, Vicki Thingelstad, Pam Gadd, and Pam Brecht. 84 Chosen to represent High- more in the 1968 annual All- State Chorus were seniors Bobbi Johnson, soprano; Lois Harter, alto; Steven Bortness, tenor; and David Splettstoesser, bass. Deb Rinehart, Vicki Thingel- stad. Chuck Henson, and Jim Owens were selected as alter- nates. The selections were based on tryouts which were judged by Mr. Scott Dexter and Mr. Twite. The All-State Chorus was held in Aberdeen, November 8 and 9. A concert was held on the last night by the 1,200 participants. This was the first All-State Chorus which had a woman conductor. SINGING SENIORS ... chosen to represent Highmore in All-State Chorus wore Dave Splettstoesser, Bobbi Johnson, Lois Harter, and Steven Bortness. JUNIOR AND SENIOR GIRLS’ CHORUS. . . FRONT ROW: B. Schicketanz, N. Barnes, J. Ellsworth, J. Cermak, K. Branlne, D. Kennedy. S. Kusser. J. Hague, C. Christensen. SECOND ROW: L. Osen, P. Brecht, S. Warner, B. Hamlin. K. Stirling, J. Edinger, D. Fischer, V. Autry, L. Dalton, G. Johnson. THIRD ROW: P. Hale. K. Alger. G. Mason, C. West, P. Coleman, A. Odegaard, N. Mason, S. Eckstein. S. Buchheim. BACK ROW: N. Mason. R. Sporrer, V. Thingelstad, D. Rinehart. S. McDermott. K. McGirr, L. Garrigan. L. Harter. S. Husband. B. Johnson. 85 ASSEMBLING THE BOYS’ ENSEMBLE . . . SEATED: Steve Bortness, Tom Owens. STANDING: Rodney Fleldsend, Jim Paynter, Charles Farrell, Craig Fausett, Kent Kass, Randi Baloun, Roger Day, Bob Stephenson, David Spletts- toesser, and Jim Owens. Boys Improve Vocal Group BOYS’ CHORUS . . .FRONT ROW: Director Scott Dexter. B. Christensen. J. Kaiser. T. Owens, B. Johnson. M. Volek, B. Alger, G. Sivertsen. MIDDLE ROW: R. Bawdon, M. Cowan, R. Baloun, B. Bawdon, C. Fausett, K. Kass, S. Bortness, M. Parker. BACK ROW: B. Davis. R. Fieldsend, D. Splcttstoesser, J. Paynter. J. Owens. C. McDonnell. C. Farrell. M. Mason, R. Day. 86 VOCAL SOLOISTS. . . SEATED: Jim Owens, Bobbi Johnson, Steven Bortncss. STANDING: Kathy Stirling, Mike Parker, Rodney Field- send, Vicki Thingel- stad, Roger Day, Lois Harter and Tom Owens. Vocalists Compete at Region Ten individual vocal soloists and vocal ensembles competed at the Region IV Music Contest held in Aberdeen on April 11. The soloists received two I-, one I, and seven II ratings. Music contestants receive ratings ranging from I to V with plus or minus notations. Receiving I ratings were Bobbi Johnson, soprano, and Steve Bortness, tenor. Jim Owens, bass, received a I-. Lois Harter, alto: Kathy Stirling, mez.: Roger Day, tenor: Rodney Fieldsend, tenor: Tom Owens, bar- itone: and Mike Parker, bass, all earned IPs. Both the boys’ and girls’ ensembles earned I ratings in competition. TALENTED TRIPLE TRIO. . .FIRST ROW: Deb Rinehart, Tess McDonald, Bobbi Johnson, first sopranos. SECOND ROW: Karen Alger, Pam Brecht, Lois Harter, altos. THIRD ROW: Gloria Jennings, Nadine Mason, Vicki Thingclstad, second sopranos. 87 INSTRUMENTAL COMPETITORS. . .in the Region IV Music Contest were Vicki Autry, bass clarinet: Tom Owens, tenor saxophone: Steven Bortness, cornet: Kay McGirr, french horn: Mike Parker, clarinet, and Nikki Bondy, flute. TALENTED TRIO. . .of saxophone players were Peg Hale, Karen Alger, and Darla Fischer. Soloists and Ensembles The instrumental soloists and ensembles also competed in the Region IV Music Contest at Aber- deen. In general, the results were better than last year. One I, one I-, three II, and one III ratings were earned by the instrumental soloists. Steven Bortness, cornet, received the I. Bass clarinet player, Vicki Autry, got a I- on her solo. Kay McGirr, french horn: Tom Owens, saxophone: and Mike Parker, clarinet, received IPs. Mike also had a piano solo on which he got a III. In the ensemble section the flute and clarinet ensembles received I’s. The saxophone ensemble got a III+ rating. On the next day the HHS band competed against other schools and got a III+ rating. 88. Musicians Take Firsts in Region IV Music Contest DIVISION I RATING. . . was earned by Nikki Bondy and Gerry Mason for their flute duet. These two also performed at the prom and the spring concert. CLARINET ENSEM- BLE . . . composed of Nancy Mason, Mike Parker, Vicki Autry, Carrie Boiler, Ar- lene Pfeifer, and Tom Owens earned also a Division I rating. They performed at the spring concert and at Display Night 89 HHS DEBATERS. . . FRONT ROW: M. Anderson. D. McLaughlin. K. Kass, B. Garrigan. SECOND ROW: Coach Don Durfee, W. Cline, C. Farrell, S. Bortness, L. Harter, A. Odegaard, J. Hague, S. Husband, J. Zilverberg. BACK ROW: C. Konrad, S. Volek, L. Aasby, C. West, P. Coleman, S. McDermott, N. Kusser, N. Marso, N, Volek, L. Bouzck, C. Boiler, G. Jennings. Varsity Debaters INDIVIDUAL, DEBATE, TEAM TROPHIES. . .are proudly held by Steven Bortness, Lois Harter, Ann Odegaard, Joanne Hague, and Coach Mr. Durfee. 90 Deciam DISTRICT TROPHY. . . won by H.H.S. declam stu- dents was earned by Lois Harter, Kay McGirr, Ann Odegaard, and Steven Bort- ness. Sally Jo Husband and Janet Zilverberg, on each side of Coach Mr. Durfee, participated in the local contest. Forensic Honors Won in Meets Seniors stole top honors in local elimination declam contest which was held at the high school on October 15. Mr. Scott Dexter from Huron judged the contest. Steve Bortness won the oratory division with ‘ ‘The Last Public Address of Woodrow Wilson.” In the humorous division Kay McGirr won with her interpretation of Corey Ford’s How to Tell Your Age.” Her readings of Requiem; and American Rhapsody” by Kenneth Fearing earned Ann Odegaard a first. Lois Harter took first place in the dramatic section with a play-cutting Riders by the Sea” by John Mellington Cynge. These four made it possible for Highmore to capture the District Declam Sweepstakes for the second conse- cutive year. Schools attending were Blunt, Ft. Pierre, Sunshine Bible Academy, Gann Valley and Highmore. Excellent ratings went to Ann and Lois in their divi- sions. Both Kay and Steve earned superior r� «� « ..4.4 � , allowed them to compete in the Division Declam contest which was held in Mobridge. There they both received ratings of excellent. This year the debate team had a limited schedule due to the many cancellations because of weather conditions. They did attend tournaments in Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Madison, and at Watertown in addition to the Central Conference tournaments. For the seventh year in a row, the Highmore de- baters found themselves sweeping the district debate contest by taking first in debate and individual events. The four-man team went undefeated in debate to emerge as co-champions with Newell. First places were won by Steve Bortness in men’s extemp, Ann Odegaard in Women’s extemp, and Lois Harter in oratory. In the state debate tournament the team captured fourth place in the double elimination contest. There were eight other teams in competition. The B” debate team also participated in several tournaments in order to gain experience for the time when they become varsity debaters. In individual events Lois Harter won first in oratory at the Central Conference. She also earned fourth place at the Karl E. Mundt Debate Tournament. Ann Odegaard earned a superior speaking certificate in the Central Conference for her debating. 91 LIBRARIANS. . .SEATED; J. Ellsworth. J. Markley, S. Volek, B. Hamlin, D. Goehring. STANDING; Advisor Mrs. Koc. S. Husband, J. Zllvcrberg, K. Pekarck, C. West, R. Johnson, M. Volek, K. Nickelson, L. Buchhcim, C. Stirling, P. Hale. M. Kusser, K. Peterson. Special Interests Developed in Clubs READING NEW BOOKS. . . were student librarian, Susan Volek, advisor Mrs. Koc, and student librarian, Roberta Johnson. These books were a portion of the five hundred dollars worth of book8 purchased from a book mobile selection. 92 HHS Begins First DECA Club A new club Initiated at HHS was the DECA, Distributive Education Clubs of America, which was headed by Mr. Bruce Hansum. The purpose of distributive education is to give high school students practical experience in business. Five seniors, Diane Goehring, Roger Buch- holz, Rich Beck, Maurice Hancock, and Connie Jo Pekarek, were in the club. The highlight of the year was Dianne’s winning of an expense paid trip to Atlantic City, New Jersey, for placing first in the state Distributive Education Clubs of America Conference. Dianne’s division was Sales Demonstration. Her task was to sell wedding cakes. She was also Judged on her knowledge of the product, her sales ability, and her appearance. Competition at the state conference consisted of fifteen “A” schools. Highmore was the only “B” school there. Also participating in the event were Connie Jo and Roger. At Atlantic City Dianne had an opportunity to meet and compete against 3,200 other winners from across the nation. One part she really enjoyed was the final ball at the Leadership Conference for all the participants. DECA TROPHY. . .earned in state competition was given to Dianne Goehring by Mr. Bruce Hansum, instructor. CHEM CLUB. . .SEATED: D. Suhn.S. Bortness, V. Thingelstad, Advisor Mr. Runestad, C. Fausett. SECOND ROW: S. Husband, N. Mason, P. Brecht, B. Arendt, J. Zllverberg, B. Hamlin. J. Marso, K. Peterson, L. Peterson, T. Mize, G. Myers. BACK ROW: R. Stephenson. W. McKelvey, J. Owens, T. Hayes, D. Splettstoesscr, R. Morford. 93 Prettiest Cheerleader Selected by student body vote to represent Highmore High School in the 1969 Daily Plainsman Prettiest Cheer- leader contest was Beatrice Hamlin. This was Beatrice’s first year as H.H.S. cheerleader. Many grade and high school students spent the next weeks after Beatrice’s entrance into the contest busily gathering ballots in Daily Plainsman papers. Beatrice’s dad even subscribed to the Plainsman in order to get the ballots. All of these efforts by so many people paid off when Beatrice garnered fifth place. A” Cheerleaders Beatrice Hamlin Ginny Johnson Sandl Warner Karen Alger BEATRICE HAMLIN. . .was selected as Prettiest Cheerleader. 94 Enthusiasm Marks Cheerleaders Despite the score or win-loss record the cheerleaders maintained high morale and enthusiasm in leading fans through the sports seasons. Long hours of practice were devoted to the mastering of skills. The girls also attended a cheerleading clinic at Brookings. Led by Captain Karen Alger, the cheerleaders per- formed at football, basketball, and wrestling events. Serving as varsity cheerleaders at the first of the year were Ruth Arends and Barb Rezac. Varsity cheerleaders had been elected in the previous spring and sub-varsity were elected in the first few weeks of school. This spring, Beatrice Hamlin, Sandi Warner, Verna Blair and Carrie Boiler were elected to be the 1969- 1970 varsity cheerleaders. Gerry Mason was selected as alternate. SCHOOL SONG. . .had an intricate routine. SUB-VARSITY CHEERLEADERS. . .who cheered at the “B” games and helped the “A” cheerleaders were Verna Blair. Cindy Hamlin, Debra Durfey, Carrie Boiler, and Nancy Hanson. CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND. . .finished with the freshmen victorious over the Juniors. This year both the H Club and the Girls Athletic Association sponsored tournaments which involved their members. The H Club sponsored the bas- ketball class tournament in which the junior boys reigned supreme by de- feating the seniors 48-47 in the championship round. Sophomores captured third place. They also sponsored a grade school basketball tournament invol- ving four teams. Stephan won the event by defeating Highmore. In the GAA basketball tournament the freshmen girls took top honors by defeating the juniors in the final game. The seniors were unable to rally and take third place from the sophomores. The senior girls did regain the top, however, when the GAA spon- sored a volleyball tournament. They defeated the freshmen in the final set. Third place went to the sopho- mores in this tournament also. GAA, H-Club Provide Athletic Opportunities H-CLUB. . .FIRST ROW: T. Brown. K. Alger. B. Hamlin. G. Lusk, D. Splett- stoesser, M. Cowan. G. Johnson. S. Warner, C. Meek. SECOND ROW: Advisor Mr. Don- ovan, G. Sivertsen, M. Anderson, M. Parker, A. Arendt, M. Gregg, M. Hancock, D. Me Laughlin, L. Cermak, T. Mize, G. Myers, J. Kusser, Advisor Mr. Jordrc. THIRD ROW: Advisor Mr. Permann, J. Kusser, R. Bawdon, R. Splcttstoesser, C. Fausett, R. Day, D. Kusser, L. Peterson, B. Ellerton, W. McKelvey, W. Cline, R. Baloun, D. Peterson, J. Blair. FOURTH ROW: T. Mor- ton, B. Davis, J. Owens, C. Farrell, G. Davis, D. Suhn. G. DeGooyer, J. King, J. Bawdon, L. Morford, L. Nickelson, R. Van Den Berg, J. Paynter, C. McDonnell, B. Bawdon. GAA. . .FIRST ROW: L. Osen, J. Hague, D. Stephens. K. Branine, L. Dalton, C. Pekarek, V. Autry, C. Canode, J. Markley, T. Me Donald, C. Christensen. SECOND ROW: Ad- visor Miss Aaron, J. Jacobsen, L. Buch- hclm, D. Rinehart, P. Hale, G. Mason. C. Boiler, C. Hamlin, S. Kusser, S. Warner, S. Volek. THIRD ROW: S. Kusser. J. Hague, M. Mchrer, J. Marso, K. Stirling, K. Pekarek, C. Stirling. D. Kennedy, K. Oehlerking, J. Zilverberg. J. Ellsworth. FOURTH ROW: S. Autry. N. Hanson. S. Eckstein, K. Stephenson, P. Osen, K. Alger, G. Jennings, P. Coleman, C. West, L. Aasby. N. Marso, B. Britton. FIFTH ROW: C. Konrad C. Ellsworth, J. Ankrum, J. Neuheiscl, L. Schlenker, V. Christensen, N. Volek, C. Mason, S. Pietz, P. Rezac, N. DcShazer. SIXTH ROW: K. Suhn. B. Bawdon, L. Morford, J. Zilverberg. P. Sporrer. C. Wheeler, K. McGirr, L. Harter, J. Durfee, S. Husband, L. Bouzek, L. Pietz, D. Durfey. 97 Athletics One of the most important aspects of high school is the athletics department. It is here that the student learns of victories and defeats. Goals are set and human abilities are tested as he learns that much work must precede any glory which he attains. An ideal society can never he hoped for if there are not people with this knowledge. RESTING UP . . .before their events must have worked since the Pirates won their meet. 98 Football Wrestling Golf Tennis Basketball Cross Country Track 99 “A” FOOTBALL. . .FIRST ROW: C. Henson. M. Volek, D. Kusser, B. Bawdon. J. Blair, M. Mason, D. Peterson. M. Gregg. SECOND ROW: Student Manager G. Myers, C. Fausett, C. Farrell, T. Brown, D. Splettstoesser, B. Stephenson, G. De Gooyer, J. Kusser. THIRD ROW: Coach Mr. Donovan. R. Bawdon, W. McKelvey, J. Payntcr, T. Henson. R. Van Den Berg. L. Peterson, L. Millar, B. Ellerton, Coach Mr. Permann. FOURTH ROW: T. Mize, R. Day, D. Suhn, S. Bonnichson, J. King. C. McDonnell, M. Cowan. Season’s Summary WE OPPONENT THEY 0 Philip 6 20 Doland 6 13 Miller 31 7 Aberdeen Roncalli 33 14 Wessington Springs 33 6 Gettysburg 25 13 Chamberlain 45 7 Faulkton 33 Gridsters Post 1-6-1 Record Practice and drills for football gridsters started in August as the HHS players prepared for the season’s schedule. They reverted back to an eight-game slate instead of the nine which were played last year. Two of their opponents were top-ranked A teams, Aberdeen Roncalli and Chamberlain. Coach Donovan had several returning lettermen to lead his squad. Chosen by his team mates as captain was senior Charles McDonnell. The boys also chose David Splettstoesser, senior, as the most valuable player. Dave served as quarterback this year. Despite their determination to improve last year’s 2-7 record the Pirates could only compile a 1-6-1. They worked hard, however, and gained the needed experience for next year. 100 Football TACKLING PRACTICE. . was done every night like this. Holding down the con- traption as the others take their turns was junior Tom Henson. Practice Pays Off for B Squad The junior varsity football team, composed of juniors, sophomores, freshmen, and eighth graders, completed a successful season with a 5-1 record. Their only loss was to Wessington Springs. A 14-7 score against arch-rival Miller made up for this loss, however. The “B” squad was coached by Mr. Jordre. By working hard the boys hoped to polish skills and plays. Several of them played on both the “A” and “B” teams. Their win-loss record attested to the hard work they had done. HOMECOMING GAME. . .pitted the Pirates against Chamber- lain. GAME TACTICS. . .were explained to the players by Coach Donovan. 101 • B” FOOTBALL. . .FIRST ROW: J. Boiler, B. Garrigan, T. Leesman. M. Gregg, J. Kusscr G. Sivertsen. S. Heckenlaible, T. Houdek. SECOND ROW: Student Manager T. Morton, T. Cowan, D. Kusser, D. Peterson, C. Straight, J. Martin, C. DeShazer, B. Bawdon, B. Garrigan. THIRD ROW: Coach Mr. Jordrc. A. Arcndt, M. Volek, J. Paynter, S. Bonnichson, B. Cermak, R. Day, R. Fieldsend. FOURTH ROW: R. Splettstoesser, J. Mize, L. Millar, B. Davis, R. Bawdon. L. Nickelson. M. Mason. R. Van Den Berg. Sub-Varsity Polish Talents Win-Loss Record WE OPPONENT THEY 30 Onida 0 0 Wessington Springs 20 14 Miller 7 14 Chamberlain 13 20 Pierre 6 26 Ft. Pierre 0 WARMING UP. . .periods preceded every game for the Pirates. Cross Country Two seniors, one sophomore, and one freshman, qualified for cross country letters this year. They were Gary Lusk, Lynn Morford, Mark Anderson, and Mike Parker. To receive a letter the participant must place in a meet so that it counts for team points. If there are not enough runners in the meet to make a team, he must place in the top five. A second qualification is that he successfully completes the season and does not miss any practice sessions unless 111. Highmore placed second at the cross country meet held at Stephan. The runners did very well at the Faulkton meet and also competed in the state meet. Coach for the boys was Mr. Stobbe. Tumbling Major performance of the tumbling squad was at the Highmore Invitational Basketball Tournament. Intricate patterns and complicated stunts were performed by the gymnastics who were coached by Mr. Donovan. A small trampoline and the gymnast block were often used in their routines. TUMBLING SQUAD. . .FIRST ROW: G. Jennings. J. Hague, J. Markley. SECOND ROW: L. Aasby, B. Bawdon, D. Durfey, S. Warner. THIRD ROW: S. Autry, P. Sporrcr, L. Pictz, P. Rezac, S. Pietz, K. Suhn. J. Neuheisel, Coach Mr. Donovan. FOURTH ROW: D. Kennedy, T. McDonald, C. Hamlin, R. Sporrer, J. Bawdon. C. Boiler, J. Zilverborg, S. Volek. KEEPING IN STEP. . .were senior cross country letter winners Lynn Morford and Gary Lusk. 103 VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM. . .KNEELING: Student Manager G. Myers. J. Blair, R. Day. D. Kusser, W. McKolvey. C. Fausett. W. Cline, Student Manager L. Morford. STANDING: D. Suhn, J. Paynter, J. Owens, J. King.G. DeGooyer, G. Davis. D. Splettstoesser, Coach Mr. Jordre. Score Report WE OPPONENT THEY WE OPPONENT THEY 62 Sunshine Bible 47 50 Gettysburg 60 59 Cresbard 66 71 Harrold 59 55 Stephan 61 74 North vi lie 68 40 Faulkton 63 48 Miller 76 50 Wolsey 64 52 Ft. Pierre 64 56 Miller 81 45 Wessington 54 63 Blunt 72 62 Chamberlain 80 59 Wall 70 59 Hitchcock 93 44 Faulkton 66 51 Wessington Springs 69 59 Onida 84 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT 41 Agar 73 55 Harrold 56 10 u Basketball “BUCKSHOT” MoKELVEY . . .was high up in the air as an opponent tries to block his shot. Pirates Finish with 3-18 With six returning lettermen from the previous year’s squad, Coach Jordre hoped to improve over last year’s basketball record. Those returning were David Splett- stoesser, Ward Cline, Greg Davis, Wayne McKelvey, Craig Fausett, and Jerry King. The Pirates spent many hours after school working on techniques, plays, and building up endurance. Despite these workouts they did not seem to find that overall strength which is needed. They completed the season with a 3-18 record. REBOUNDING PIRATES. . .were quick to get the basketball. HONORED PLAYERS. . .were Jim Paynter, Junior, and Greg Davis, senior. Jim was chosen as Most Improved player, and Greg was elected as team captain. 105 KEEPING AN EYE ON THE BALL. . .was necessary at all times. TOP REBOUNDER. . .was senior Greg Davis. DISTRICT TOURNEY. . .and Highmore shot as Harrold watched. Pirates Keep High Morale FREE SHOT INSTRUCTIONS. . .were given to the players by ref. 106 B” ’s Win LCAC Tourney A scrappy sub-varsity team, composed entirely of freshmen and sophomores, com- piled a 6 win and 12 loss record. Several of their games were lost by Just a few points. Roger Day was the only member of the team which played on both the “A” and “B” squads. Greatest moment for the “B” squad was winning the freshman and sophomore confer- ence LCAC tournament on March 15. The team won the title by edging out a 48-46 victory over Onida Warriors in the champ- ionship game. Onida was the toughest team that the Pirates had to face. Coach Permann attributed their win to the boys’ determina- tion to win. STRAINING FOR EX- TRA HEIGHT ... the Pirates tried their hardest in every- game to outdo their op- ponents. ‘B” BASKETBALL SQUAD. . .KNEELING: T. Owens, R. Baloun, B. Ellerton, K. Kass, R. Splettstoesser, R. Day, M. Melvin, M. Parker. STANDING: Coach' Mr. Permann, R. Ficldsend. R. Kautz, A. Campbell. S. Bonnlchson, B. Cermak, M. Mason. 107 WRESTLERS. . .FIRST ROW: L. Hirsch. G. Sivertsen. M. Gregg. M. Volek, L. Cermak. D. Bouzek, P. Arendt. SECOND ROW: J. Kusser, A. Arendt. a Peterson. L. Torgerson, M. Hancock. T. Brown. B. Garrigan, J. Kusser. THIRD ROW: Student Manager M. Konrad. B. Bawdon. J. Bawdon. S. Thingelstad. M. Knodel, R. Bawdon. C. Straight. Student Manager T. Morton. Coach Mr. Donovan. HHS Starts Wrestling Program HHS GRAPPLERS. . .thrilled fans who had never seen wxestling In Highmore before. A new competitive sport was added to the HHS schedule. Wrestling, offered to high school and eighth grade boys, was coached by Mr. Donovan. To acquaint fans and parents with the new program, Mr. Donovan wrote a series of articles for the Pirate Journal which explained the fundamentals of the game, how it was scored, and the terminology. There was a fairly large turn-out for most of the matches. The Pirates did quite well in their first year. They won 73 individual matches and lost 124. This means that they won 37 per cent of all their wrestling en- counters. One wrestler, freshman Jerry Kusser, came out of the season with an undefeated 11-0 standing. Overall the team had a 2-7-1 record. The wrestlers had victories over Cheyenne Eagle Butte and Ekipree but had losses to Ft. Pierre, Chamberlain, Onida, Gettys- burg, and Cheyenne Eagle Butte. A 28-28 tie was had with Gettysburg. In the Onida Invitational the Pirates garnered second place. 108 GOLF. . .Ward Cline. Bob Stephenson, Mike Mason, Gary DeGooyer. David Splettstoesser, and Don McLaughlin. Tennis Added With the addition of tennis to the athletic program, HHS had seven competitive sports for boys. Mr. Terry Jordre was the tennis coach. One meet was held for the tennis participants. At the Pierre-Highmore dual meet, Mark Anderson brought home the first win. Mark defeated his opponent with a 13-11 set record. As New Sport Highmore’s linksters were ready to tee off as the five- man team placed in two meets. Coached by Hoyt Nicholas, the golfers placed third at the Central Conference Tourney in Highmore and fourth at the Regional Tourney in Aberdeen. TENNIS. . .FRONT ROW: Bcmie Studt, Ward Cline, Roger Splettstoesser, Rod- ney Fieldsend, David Splct- tstoesser. BACK ROW: Don McLaughlin, Jim Owens, Mark Anderson. 109 TRACK. . .FIRST ROW: K. Sporrer, J. Kusser, G. Sivertsen. J. Mize, R. Paynter, D. Bouzek. B. Garrigan. D. Kerr, E. Stirling, W. Pfeifer, D. Holmes, M. Kusser. SECOND ROW: P. Hale, J. Kusser, L. Torgerson, T. Brown, G. Lusk. M. Mason. G. Straight. A. Arendt, J. Blair, T. Mize. L. Ccrmak. M. Parker, M. Knodel, P. Arcndt. THIRD ROW: M. Gregg. Student Manager Lynn Morford, M. Melvin, R. Day. C. Fausett, T. Leesman, J. Bawdon, B. Davis, R. Kautz, D. Suhn. C. DeShazer, S. Bonnichson, B. Cermak, B. Ellerton, Coach Mr. Donovan. HEADED FOR THE WIRE. . .was Junior John Blair who ran in the record-breaking mile relay. Mile Relay Breaks Record The Highmore varsity track team participated in seven track meets and the state meet. Coach Donovan had eleven returning lettermen to lead his squad. Terrell Mize was elected as captain. The track meets are supposed to begin in the first part of April. This year they were delayed and practices were hindered by snow and bad weather conditions. One new Highmore record was set during the season. Terrell Mize, Joe Kusser, A1 Arendt, and John Blair reduced the mile relay time down to 3:37.5. This same relay team participated in the state track meet. Troy Brown was the only other HHS trackster who went to the meet. His field event was shot put. By two and one-half points the Pirates narrowly edged out Sunshine Bible Academy to win the Highmore Invi- tational. There were a total of five towns competing. The squad placed second in the LCAC tournament held in Pierre. Other meets attended were the Winner Invitation- al, Sioux Relays, Pierre Relays, and the Central Conference. 110 Track QUICK STARTS... were needed by the relay runners in the Highmore Invitational. Pirates Win Own Invitational PERFECT FORM. . .was aim of shot putter Troy Brown. PULLING HARD. . .as runner Mike Volek headed for the wire. Ill Cr - • - ... — - a «MMairt .' GIRLS’ TRACK TEAM. . .FIRST ROW: L. Buchhelm, P. Gadd. C. Konrad, D. Stevens. N. Marso. D. Durfey, K. Ochlerking, a Volek. SECOND ROW: J. Hague, D. Kennedy, B. Britton, J. Jacobsen, P. Rezac, N. Hanson, a Kusser, J. Hague, C. Hamlin, B. Hamlin. THIRD ROW: Student Manager K. McGirr, Student Manager B. Hamlin, C. Boiler, G. Jennings, J. Marso, P. Goodrich, L. Harter, L. Bouzek, P. Osen, N. Volek, C. Mason, L. Morford, V. Blair, Coach Miss Aaron. Girls Go to State RECORD TIMEa . .were set by sophomore Gloria Jennings. Seven meets were attended by girl’s track squad. First place was garnered at the Hoven meet and at the Regional in Huron. Cheyenne Eagle Butte and McIntosh both placed Highmore third in their meets. The Pirates lost their Highmore Invitational by one-half point to the McIntosh squad. The biggest event for five girls was the state track meet. Qualified to attend were Connie Mason, softball throw: Patty Sporrcr, 100 yard dash: Gloria Jennings, 100 yard dash, 50 yard dash: and the 440 relay team of Nancy Hanson, Gloria Jennings, Patty Sporrer, and Julia Zilverberg. At the meet Highmore placed fourth out of twenty- two schools. Connie and Patty both won seconds in their events. Gloria garnered third place in the 50 yard dash, and the relay team placed fourth. After school was dismissed the runners kept practicing and attended the A.A.U. meet in Aberdeen. There the 440 relay team set a new school record, 53.8, which matched the state record. However, Watertown set a new record of 53.7, and Highmore placed second. Other new records were set by the 660 relay team of Gloria Jennings, Patty Sporrer, Nancy Hanson, and Julie Jacobsen who ran it in 1.25.5, and by Connie Mason, who threw the softball 198'3 . Gloria Jennings set a record in the 50 yard dash, 6.5, and in the 75 yard dash, 9.4. 112 Track SAILING HIGH . . . was sophomore high Jumper, Verna Blair, who went 4’4” this year. Several New Records Set SOPHOMORE HURDLER. . .Carrie Boiler was a letterwinner. SECOND IN STATE. . .was freshman Patty Sporrer in the 100. 113 r heir ideal society is one of limited scope� It is composed of a teacher’s compliment, a sunny day, a new game, or the growing awareness of other people and new relationships. Sometimes those who are older look back upon this time as always being perfect, but this is not true. It is easy to forget the bad moments and to let them fade away in vague memories. However, problems are real, and Utopia is not always present for the Adolescents 115 The efficient running of a grade school depends on the principal, faculty, and assistants. Mr. Hoyt Nicholas served his second year as grade school principal. Advising the staff, guiding students, and relating to the parents the aims of the grade school functions, were some of his major responsibilities. Assisting the teachers was Mrs. Ells- worth. She did secretarial work, book- work, and typing for the teachers. As- sisting in the first grade were three seniors—Wayne McKelvey, Terri Pad- dock, and Mary Ann Kusser. They as- sisted Mrs. Prinz several hours a week with her great number of students. GRADE SCHOOL AFFAIRS. . .were skillfully handled by Mr. Hoyt Nicholas, principal. udents Create Their Jobs FIFTH GRADERS. . .were taught by Miss Hammer. SPARKLING HALLS. . .were kept by Mrs. Hank Sanderson. 116 Grade School Has Many Units The grade school composed of 290 members had an active year. Recesses in the heavy snow, followed by mud in the spring, proved as dif- ficult at times as the learning of the fundamentals in education. The establishing of friendships was important to the kindergartners. Show-and-tell day continued to be an important part of the curriculum in the first and second grades as the students learned self-expression and to identify themselves individually with the grade school system. The junior high students were initiated with- out event into high school scheduling as they learned to change class rooms and teachers. The fifth graders, however, due to an unfortunate experience, were introduced to the changes a little earlier than expected. Mrs. Pederson, the regular fifth grade teacher, was in a car accident in the winter and had Mrs. Welbon substitute for her while she recuperated. Mrs. Pederson returned in February, but only to a limited schedule. Therefore, Miss Hammer taught the fifth grade for the remainder of the year, and Mrs. Pederson taught fourth, fifth, and sixth grade English. SENIOR ASSISTANTS. . .Terri Paddock, Wayne McKelvey and Mary Ann Kusser helped Mrs. Ellsworth and in the first grade. SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASS. . .FRONT ROW: V. Gallagher, D. McCullough. BACK ROW: Mrs. Danielson, M. Boiler, A. Eckstrom, T. Houdek. V. Van Zee. NOT PICTURED: T. Dalton. 117 A.M. KINDERGARTEN. . .FRONT ROW: J. Nielson, S. Wortman, L. Garrigan, M. Dalton. K. Branine, J. Runestad. BACK ROW: E. Goehring, T. Nielson, C. Welbon, A. Brad ', M. Eldal, B. Kusser, W. Hanson, Mrs. Crane. Primary Years Pave P.M. KINDERGARTEN. . .FRONT ROW: R. Hirsch, P. Taylor, L. Kutz. S. Jordre, P. Boschee. M. Hamlin. G. Johnson. BACK ROW: B. Johnson, D. Donovan, R. Van Zee, C. Mewes, J. Olson, J. Kusser, L. Kroell, Mrs. Crane. a 118 FIRST GRADE. . .FRONT ROW: B. Whipple. S. Kusser, C. Bondy, T. Dalton. D. Cowman. S. Rubendall, L Cables. P. Schuette, B. Snodgrass, S. Kenyon. MIDDLE ROW: J. Farrell, D. Donovan, J. Kusser, R. Johnson. S. Nielsen, S. Brady, J. Kulesa, G. Mewes, B. Telford, R. R. Hcckcnlaible, D. Taylor. S. Hirsch. BACK ROW: Mrs. Stcptoe, J. Jennings. B. Boiler. D. Wortman, L. LaFurge, J. Runestad, D. Schmidt, T. Bohms, J. Kerr, C. Kaiser, M. Cowan, Mrs. Prlnz. Way for Future SECOND GRADE. . .FRONT ROW: M. Hamlin, T. Sporrer, D. Nielson, R. Taylor, J. Garrigan, C. Splettstoesser, K. Baloun, R. Vilhaucr. C. Kusser, J. LaFortune. MIDDLE ROW: M. Brady. P. Mason. K. McDonnell. L. Volek. J. Schrader. S. Morford, W. Telford, S. Olson. D. Mewes, J. Eldal, D. Knodel. BACK ROW: Mrs. E. Ferris. B. Snodgrass, M. Klebsch, C. Wortman. J. Runestad, M. Kutz, G. Pfeifer, P. Cowan, L. Bohms. S. Eckstrom, Mrs. K. Stcptoe. NOT PICTURED: L. Williams. 119 THIRD GRADE. . .FRONT ROW: J. Runestad, L. Hirsch, J. Whipple, S. LaFurge, T. Whipple, C. Johnson, M. Black Owl, V. Taylor, R. Moysis. MIDDLE ROW: M. Heckenlaible. R. Shepherd, L. Vilhauer, J. Kennedy, T. Cowan, B. Cermak, P. McGaffee, K. Olson, S. Taylor. BACK ROW: J. McDonald, L. Bohms, M. McGregor, G. Kaiser, D. Ondrlcek, R. Houdek, K. Baloun, K. Volck, C. Bussc, Mrs. Weber. NOT PICTURED: D. Barnes. Fundamentals Acquired FOURTH GRADE. . .FRONT ROW: C. Farrell, J. Taylor, A. Hale, L. Pekarek, K. Branine, R. Vilhauer, S. Neil son, S. Kutz, J. Cowman. MIDDLE ROW: T. Sporrer. D. Scott, S. Matre, L. Straight. T. Farrell, J. Hoffman. M. McCullough, Mrs. Klebsch. BACK ROW: D. Kusser, D. Kusser, R. Kusser, R. Cable, S. Kroell, L. Kerr, M. McGaffee, T. Ashdown. 120 FIFTH GRADE. . .FRONT ROW: J. Cowman. R. Gengler, D. McDonald, J. Markley. K. Kutz, R. Boiler, R. Taylor. R. Bondy, R. Mortan. MIDDLE ROW: Mrs. Welbon, D. Cowman, S. Klebsch. K. Fieldson, M. Leesman, J. Kennedy, J. Edinger, M. Shepherd, L. Houdek, D. Splcttsloesser, K. DeGooyer. BACK ROW: M. Garrigan, C. Hamlin, T. Rezac, S. Black Owl, R. Hoffman, M. Kutz, R. Knodel, T. Vilhauer, B. Tislau, S. Porter. NOT PICTURED: R. Tislau, G. Osen, M. Thompson. During Important Years SIXTH GRADE. . .FRONT ROW: S. Kutz, R. Taylor. J.Taylor, T. Ondricek, S. Rezac, J. Owens, P. Bohms, D. Kaiser, T. Markley, J. La Fortune, R. Hirsch. MIDDLE ROW: Mrs. McGirr, L. Telford, D. Fieldsend, V. Smith, K. Studt, W. Kutz, H. Eckstrom, R. Rubendall, S. Gusse, 1. Heckenlaible, C. Schrader. J. Hayes, S. Hamlin. BACK ROW: J. Johnson. S. Busse, T. Kutz, G. Knodel, T. LaFortune, K. Durfee, T. Autry, K. Garrigan, K. DeShazer, W. Brecht, J. Johnson. 121 SEVENTH GRADE. . .FRONT ROW: S. Gadd. A. Johnson, S. Pfeifer, P. McCullough. N. Garrigan, R. Rohms, P. Arendt, L. Hirsch. MIDDLE ROW: Mrs. Scott, J. Telford, T. Matre, J. Martin. L. Leesman, G. Straight. D. Kerr, V. Hoffman. D. Cermak. D. Neuheisel. BACK ROW: L. Farrell, M. Kusser, D. Barnes, C. Houdek, W. Pfeifer, A. Dalton, R. Paynter, D. Holmes, C. Heckenlaible. Jr. High Prepares Students EIGHTH GRADE. . .FRONT ROW: D. Boschce, R. Kutz, B. Garrlgan. J. Newton, J. Boiler, D. McGregor, J. West, J. Peterson, S. Heckenlaible. SECOND ROW: C. Oscn, B. Telford, C. DeShazer, T. Leesman, J. Martin, A. Eckstrom, T. Houdek, R. Splettstoesser. THIRD ROW: T. Cowan, K. Porter, N. Bohms, C. Hague, B. Goehring, R. LaFortune, T. Burlton, L. Owens, B. Knodel, C. Kusser. Mr. Stobbe. FOURTH ROW: K. Sporrer, P. Hale. J. Cowman. S. Thingelstad, P. Gcngler. C. Dalton. J. Rodvik, R. Arendt. S. Kutz, K. Coleman. NOT PICTURED: J. Neuheisel. 122 Activities Develop Skill GRADE BASKETBALL. . .FRONT ROW: J. West, J. Boiler, B. Garrlgan, D. Cermak, J. Peterson. J. Martin. J. Newton. J. Telford. S. Heckenlalble, W. Pfeifer. SECOND ROW: D. Boschee, R. LaFortune, R. Splettstocsser. R. Telford, A. Eckstrom, J. Martin, C. DeShazer. T. Lees man. G. Straight, T. Houdek, D. Kerr, Mr. Stobbe. THIRD ROW: P. Hale. S. Kutz, S. Gadd. R. Kutz, D. Holmes, R. Paynter, M. Kusscr, R. Bohms, K. Coleman, K. Sporrer. The grade school students actively participated in sports and music. Skills were acquired in the many hours of practice toward the development of the “whole” person in the educational system. In basketball the grade school had many teams. The fifth grade lost its two games to the sixth grade team. The seventh grade had a 1-3 record after losing to Miller twice, Harrold once, and then de- feating Harrold. The eighth grade team ended the season with a 9-5 record. They took second places in both the Miller and the Highmore tournaments. Thirteen of the seventh and eighth graders partici- pated in track, in some cases running with the high school boys. In music the grade school students displayed their musical talents at the annual Christmas program. The stage settings and costumes were most taste- fully done, and the musical selections were of a wide variety. In addition to the grade school members that played in the “A” band, there were thirteen mem- bers in the “B” band who met after school to practice toward the difficult mastering of music basics. GRADE CHEERLEADERS. . .KNEELING: Natalie Garrlgan. STANDING Connie Hague, Leann Leesman. Cindy Dalton. 123 Any society must have a sound economic foundation in order to function efficiently. No ideologies, no strivings for a better world, no hopes can become realities unless they have some basis from which to work. In their own manner each of the following establishments are working toward a perfect society also. This is why there must be understanding between schools and business. This is why there is a division entitled 125 Advertising PIONEER GARAGE Ford Sales and Service Farm Machinery Sales and Service Admiral and Zenith TV and Stereo Clarence Busse, Owner Highmore South Dakota HABICHTS DEPARTMENT STORE Miller, South Dakota Clothes and Shoes for the Entire Family KISBHT5 t E” STORE Mason Construction General Contractor ROBERT MASON Phone 852-2393 Highmore South Dakota Ree Farm Equipment Dual Stackers Zenith TV and Radios General Hardware Phone 943-2100 Ree Heights, S. D. HOTEL FRANKLIN AND FRANKLIN BEAUTY SALON Across from the Post Office Highmore South Dakota Phone 852-2980 MAC’S CORNER Country Grocery and General Merchandise Trisco Feeds Tires and Service Gas and Bulk Delivery JAMES E. KING, PROPRIETOR Phone 852-2013 Stephan South Dakota GARRIGAN CHEVROLET CO. What America Wants in a Car, It Gets in a Chevrolet” Highmore South Dakota 127 Namanny’s Cafe Dutch” and Berna Food - The Best Service - Fast Phone 852-9281 Highmore South Dakota QUALITY FOOT WEAR EXPERT REPAIRING Shoes - Saddles - Seats Orthopedic Service Chuck’s Shoe Service Highmore, South Dakota NOT THE MOST—ONLY THE BEST Women’s Apparel STRAIGHT’S SINCLAIR INC. Complete Repair Car - Truck - Tractor Town and Country Delivery Gas - Fuel - LP 128 First National Bank THE LIVESTOCK BANK Miller, South Dakota POWDER PUFF SCHERR BEAUTY SALON IMPLEMENT INC. 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Autry DUANE’S FURNITURE AND APPLIANCE Hamlin Clothing Clothing - Shoes Overshoes Phone 852-2081 Highmore, South Dakota Quality Furniture Westinghouse and Amana Appliances TV Sales and Service MANAGER: BILL KUSSER Phone 852-2580 Highmore South Dakota WHY WE HAVE A SPECIAL INTEREST IN SERVING YOU As an independent telephone company, we're really part of this community. Many of you have a direct interest in our company. And since 40% of the area of the growing United States including Alaska and Hawaii is served by Independent companies, we must be doing something right. SULLY BUTTES TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INCORPORATED Highmore South Dakota Lillians Cafe Buchholz Hi-Way Where Eating Is a Pleasure Market Meals-Fountain Service-Ice Cream Holabird, And Candy South Dakota Phone 852-2766 Highmore, Groceries South Dakota Gas BOOSTERS Coast to Coast.....Miller, South Dakota Dr. Carr...........Miller, South Dakota Gambles............Miller, South Dakota Graham’s Jewelry .. .Miller, South Dakota Horn's Liquor Store.. Miller, South Dakota Lee's Studio.......Miller, South Dakota Melhoff's Super Value ...................Miller, South Dakota Osborne's Grocery... Miller, South Dakota Polly Shoe Store ... .Miller, South Dakota The Rancho.........Miller, South Dakota Dr. Boiler.......Highmore, South Dakota Index... Freshmen Alger, Barry . . . Ankrum, Julie Arendt, Gregory Autry, Sharon . . Barnes, Nina . . Bavvdon, Bonnie Bawdon, Robert . Bowden, Ronald . Bouzek, David . Britton, Becky Buchheim, Elmer Canode, Cindy . Cermak, William Christensen, Brad Clark, Timmy . . Davis, Robert . . DeShazer, Nola Durfey, Debra . . Ellsworth, Cheryl Fieldsend, Rodney Gallagher, Shawn . Goodrich, Penny Gregg, Montie . . Hague, Janet . . Hamlin, Bruce . . Hanson, Nancy Hartland, Janice . Henson, Patty . . Johnson, Robert Kaiser, John . . Kautz, Rodney . , Knodel, Mike . . Kuper, Karl . . . Kusser, Diane . , ..........................57,86 ................ 57,76,78.84,97 ..............................57 .................. 57,84,97,103 ......................... 57,84 .................... 57,78,84,97 .......... 57,86,96,100,102,108 .......... 57.86.96,100.102,108 ............................ 57 . 57,78,84,97,112 .......................... 57,59 .................... 56,57,84,97 ................ 57,102,107,110 .......................... 57,86 .............................57 .............. 57.86.96,102,110 ...................... 57,84,97 ............ 57,78.84,95,97,112 . . . . 56,57,71,74,76,78,84,97 56,57,74,80,82.86,87,102.107.109 ..........................25,58 ..................... 58,82,112 .................... 58,102,108 ......... 58,76,78,80.84,97,112 .............................58 ............. 7,58,84,95,97,112 .............................58 ...........................7,58 ......................... 58,86 ..........................58.86 ........................ 58,107 ........................ 58,108 .............................58 ............................ 58 Kusser, Jerry . . Kusser, Susan . . Kutz, Roger . . . Mason, Connie . . Mason, Mike . . McDonald, Mary . Neuheisel, Janice Odegaard, Jim . . Oehlerking, Karen Osen, Roger . . . . Owens, Tom . . . Parker, Mike . . . Peterson, Dancey . Peterson, Marlys Pietz, Linda . . . , Pietz, Sandra . . . Ratzlaff, Anita . . Rediger, Earlene Rezac, Peggy . . . Schlenker, Lucille Single, Sandra . . Sivertson, Gary . Smith, Marlin . . , Sporrer, Patricia Stephens, Dixie . , Stephenson, Kathy Sterrett, Sandra . Stirling, Ernie . . Straight, Richard Studt, Lucille . . Torgerson, Larry Volek, Mike . . . Wheelhouse, Loren ............... 58,96,102,108,110 ................. 58.78.84,97,112 ...............................58 ................. 58,76,96,97,112 . . . . 58,86,100,102.106,107,109 .............. 57,58,84,87,97,103 .................. 6,58,78,97,103 ...........................139,77 .................... 59,78,84,112 ...............................59 . . . 58,59,80,82,86,87,88,89,107 . . . 59,82,86,87,88,89,96,107,110 ............... 59,96.100,102.108 ........................... 59,84 ...............59,78,82,84,97,103 .............. 59,78,80,84,97,103 ...............................59 ........................... 59,84 ............. 56,59,84,97,103,112 .................. 59,78,80,82,97 .............................. 59 ......... 56,59,86,96,102,108,110 ...............................59 ............. 59,76,84.97.103.113 .................... 59,84,97,112 ..................... 59,78.80,97 ........................ 15,59,84 ...........................59.110 ................ 25,59,77,102,108 ........................... 59,78 ...................... 59,108,110 59,76,77,86,92,98,100,102,108.111 ................................59 141 Sophomores Aasby. Lou Ann............... 15,53,76,82,84,90,97,103 Anderson, Mark .......................... 53,90,96,109 Arendt, A1 Joe................ 53,54,76,96,102,108,110 Baloun, Randi ........................ 53,80,86,96,107 Beck, Wendi........................................ 53 Blair, Verna................... 25,53,54,84,95,112,113 Bloomenrader, Bret........................... 52,53,54 Boiler, Carrie................52,53,54,76,82,84,89,90, 95,97.103.112,113 Bonnichson, Steve............ 53.54.98,100,102.107,110 Bouzek, Leann......................... 53,78,90,97,112 Burrows, Ramona.....................................53 Campbell, Allan.......................... 53,81,82,107 Christensen, Vicki........................ 53,76,84,97 Clement, Greg.......................................53 Day, Roger........... 6,20,52,53,54.74,76,79,80,82,86, 87,96,100,102,104,107,110 Durfee, Jackie .............................. 53,78,97 Ellerton, Brad ............... 52,53,54,96,100.107,110 Farrell, Tom ...................................... 53 Gadd, Pam............................. 53,54,82,84,112 Garrigan, Bob ................ 24,54,76,90,102,108,110 Hahn, Mike..........................................54 Hamlin, Cindy . . . 52,54,71.74,76,83.84.85,97,103,112 Hamlin, Ward..............................Not Pictured Jacobsen, Julie...................... 54,84,97,112,113 Jennings, Gloria . . 54,76,77,78,82,84,87.90,97,103,112 Kaiser, Debbie............................ 15,54,78,84 Kass, Kent...................... 15,54,80,82,86,90,107 Knodel, Gary....................................54,110 Konrad, Carla.............. 5,22,54,76,78,79,84,97,112 Kusser, Nancy . . , Kusser, Sheila . .. Leesman, Anita . . . Lingscheit, Sandy . Maly, Joel........... Marso, Nellie . . . . McCullough, Toni . McDonnell, Teah . . , McLaughlin, Eton . . . Mehrer, Marlene . . Melvin, Monte . . . Mize, Joel........... Morford, Leann . . Nickelson, Larry Osen, Pauline . . . Pfeifer, Arlene . . Ratzlaff, Elroy . . . Single, Janice . . . . Splettstoesser, Roger Sporrer, Randy . . Stephenson, Mary . Stoley, Peggy . . . Suhn, Kathy.......... Taylor, Glenn . . . Tislau, Charlene Thingelstad, Steve Volek, Nancy . . . Volek, Susan .... Zilverberg, Gary . . Zilverberg, Julia . . ............... � 4,76,78,84,90 ................. 54.76,78,80,84 ..............................54 ............................15.54 ............................. 54 .......... 54,76,78,82,90,97,112 ............................54.84 ....................... 54,78,84 ................... 55,90,96,109 ....................... 55,84,97 ...................... 55,107,110 ...................... 55,102,110 ........... 25,54,55,76.84,97,112 ................... 54,55,96,102 .................... 55,84,97,112 .................... 55,82,84,89 .......................... 23,55 ..............................55 .... 12,14,54,55.96,99,107,109 ...................... 15,55,103 ............................55,84 ........................ 24,55,84 ................ 55,76,84,97,103 .....................Not Pictured ....................... 55,78,84 .......................... 55,108 .............. 55,78,84,90,97,112 6,55,76,77,78,84,90,92.97,103,112 ..............................55 ........ 55,76,77,78,79,84,97,103 142 Juniors Autry, Vicki .............. 47.51,77,78,82,85,88,89,97 Bawdon, Dianne......................................47 Bawdon, Jesse.......................................47 Bawdon, Joe ...................... 47,77,96,103,108,110 Blair, John.......................... 47,96,100,104,110 Bondy, Shirley................. 46,47,71,74,76.82,88,89 Brown. Troy................ 47,48,74,96,100,108,110,111 Buchheim, Shirley................................47,85 Cermak, Lee.......................... 47,96,98,108,110 Cermak, Nancy....................................47,96 Coleman, Penni...................... 47,76,83,85,90,97 Dalton, Frosty...................................47,49 DeGooyer, Gary.................. 47,96,100,104,105,109 Eckstein, Shirley ........................ 47,78,85,97 Edinger, Judy....................................47,85 Ellsworth, Janice ..................... 23,48,85,92,97 Fischer, Darla......................... 48,78,82,85,88 GrayOwl, Bernie.....................................48 Gregg, Max........................... 48,96,98,100,110 Hamlin, Beatrice................. 5,48,93,94,96,97,112 Henson, Tom ................................ 48,100,101 Husband, Sally Jo . . 24,48,76,78,82,85,90,91,92.93,97 Johnson, Ginny........................ 5,48,85,94,95,96 Kennedy, Deb....................... 49,76,85,97,103,112 Kusser, Dwaine.................... 46,49,96,100,102,104 Kusser, Joe.................... 46,49,74,96,100,108,110 Kusser, Sharon....................... 49,76,77,78,85,97 La Fortune, Bob......................................49 Marso, Joan................... 48,49,51,78,82,93,97,112 Mason, Gerry ..................... 46,49,76,82,85,89,97 Mason. Nancy ..................... 24,49,76,82,85,89,93 McDermott, Susan .......................... 49,76,85,90 Meek, Charles.....................................49,96 Millar, Loren............................... 49,100,102 Morford, Rodney...................................49,93 Morton, Tim.............................. 49,96,102,108 Myers, Gary................................ 24.48,49,93 Nickelson, Kay....................................49,92 Paynter, Jim............... 50,80,86,96,100,102,104,105 Pekarek, Kay .............................. 50,78,92,97 Peterson, Karen ........................ 50,51,76,92,93 Owens, Jim . . 20,48,50,51,80,82,86.87,93,96,104,109 Rtzlaff, Sky la ................................. 24,50 Rittel, David ...................................... 50 Sporrer, Rita .......................... 50,51,76,78,85 Stephenson, Kirby .................................. 50 Stirling. Cindy ..................... 48,50.76,78,92,97 Suhn, Dale .............. 46.48,50,93,96,98,100,104,110 Van Den Berg, Rex ....................... 50,96,100,102 Warner, Sandi ................. 5,50,83,85,94,96,97,103 West, Cathy ...................... 50.76,78,85,90.92.97 Wheel house, De Wayne .............................. 50 Zilverberg, Janet........... 24,50,76,78,90,91,92,93,97 143 Seniors Alger, Karen .... 5,6,12,15,20,21,26,28,29,30,74. 75,76,78,79,82,85,87,94,95,96,97 Arendt, Bridget............................... 25,31,93 Barnes, Nancy.....................................31,85 Beck, Carol ........................................ 31 Beck, Richard..................................... 6,31 Bortness, Steve .... 4.12,15.21.24,26,27,28,29.30, 35,44,45,76,77,80,82,85,86,87.88,90,91,93 Brecht, Pam........... 24,27.28,76.78,81,82,84,85.87.93 Buchheim, Linda........................... 31,92,97,112 Buchholz, Roger......................................31 Cermak, Janice .................................. 32,85 Cherland, Ole.....................................32,40 Christensen, Carla ..................... 29,30,32,85,97 Cline, Ward . . . 29,30,32,34,36,42,45.90,96,104.109 Cowan, Mike....................... 4,29,30,32,86,96,100 Dalton, Lynette .............................. 34,85,97 Davis, Greg.......................... 34,96,104,105,106 Farrell, Charles .............. 4.34,80,82,86,90,96.100 Fausett, Craig . . . 4,35,36,45,80,86,93,96,100,104,110 Fetzer, Ed.........................................6,35 Garrigan, Leanne .... 24,28,29,30,35,36,42,43,76,85 Gengler, Barbara.....................................35 Goehring, Dianne...................... 6,23,35,79,92,93 Hague, Joanne . . 24,26,28,32,74,76,85,90,97,103,112 Hale, Peggy ..................5.9,12,13,14,21,22,28,29, 76,78,79,82,83,85,88,92,97 Hamlin, Beverly ....................... 35,76,85,92,112 Hancock, Maurice ......................... 35,41,96,108 Harter, Lois........... 9.19,21,24,27.28,29,30.36,41,43 75,76,82.85.87,90,91,97,99,112 Haves, Tom .......................................41,93 Henson, Chuck..................................7,36,100 Johnson, Roberta .......................... 36,85,87,92 King, Jerry .......................... 36,76,96,100,104 Konrad, Mike.........................................36 Kusser, Mary .................................... 37,92 Lusk, Gary .............................. 37,76,103,110 Markley. Janet.............. 6,36,37,76,78,83.92,97,103 Mason, Nadine............... 23,24,28,29,30,42,76,82,87 McGirr, Kay.............. 9,18,21,28,29,30,35,37,75.76, 77,81,82,84,85,88,91,97,112 McDonnell, Charles . . 12,13,14,26,32,35,37,38,45,86, 96,100 McDonnell, Ruth .............................. 12,15,37 McKelvey, Wayne . . . 29,30,37,40,45,93,96,100,104, 105,107 Mize, Terell.......................... 38,93,96,100,110 Morford, Lynn........................ 38,96,103,104,110 Myers, Greg...................... 20,28,30,43,74,96,100 Namanny, Janet...................................... 38 Odegaard, Ann . . 21,24,28.29,30,36,42.75,76.85.90,91 Ondricek, Norma ................................. 23,38 Osen, Linda .................................. 39,85,97 Paddock, Terri.......................................39 Pekarek, Connie...................................39,97 Peterson, Larry........................ 28,30,93,96,100 Rezac, Mike .................................. 29,30,40 Rinehart, Deb . . 5,35,37,41,76,78,79,82,85,86,97 Schickentanz, Barb . 5,18,19,35,41,79,85 Splettstoesser, Dave . . 4,5,6,12,15,26,30,38,39,41,45, 76,71,74,76,86,93,96,100,104.105,109 Stephenson, Bob.................... 42,80,86,93,100,109 Stirling, Kathy................... 23,26,78,85,87,97,42 Studt, Bernie............................. 29,30,44,109 Taylor, Pauline ................................ 23 44 Thingelstad, Ralph ................................. 44 Thingelstad, Vicki .... 21.24,25,28,84,85.87,93 Wheeler, Connie .................. 23,24,28,29,39,42.97 Vopat, David.........................................45 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 152 P PtSCHl PiSCHCL YEARBOOKS. 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