Highmore High School - Hisodak Yearbook (Highmore, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1979 volume:

COIN© ©UT IN siyiE 1979 Hisodak Hyde County Independent School Dist. No. 34-1 Highmore, SD 57345 Volume 57 The Winner If you think you are beaten, you are; If you think you dare not, you don't; If you'd like to win, but think you can't It's almost a cinch you won't. If you think you'll lose, you've lost For in the world you find Success begins with a fellows' will- It's all in the state of mind. If you think you are outclassed, you are; You've got to think high to rise; You've got to be sure of yourself before You can ever win the prize. Full many a race is lost Ere ever a step is run; And many a coward fails Ere ever his work's begun. Think big and your deeds will grow; Think small and you'll fall behind; Think that you can and you will It's all in the state of mind. Life's battles don't always go To the stronger or faster man; But soon or late the man who wins Is the fellow who thinks he can. Author Unknown Editors: Patti Cowan Pam Mason Leann Volek Adviser: Jacquelyn Neuharth Table Of Contents Student Life ...5 Classes ..17 Seniors ..18 Juniors ..34 Sophomores ..44 Freshmen ..52 Academics ..59 Athletics ..69 I Organizations ..97 Grades .117 Advertisements .127 Index .143 Cheryl Mewes Cindy Ellsworth Homecoming 1978 Movies brought to life Cowan, freshman; Ben Hart, sophomore; Justin Kusser, junior; and Bill Gallagher, senior. Thursday was Disco Day and a disco was held the last part of seventh period. Friday, Homecoming Day, the marshall requested students to support the Pirates by again wearing red and white. Homecoming Week started out with Monday being Red and White Day and Mr. lrresistable Day; Tuesday was Faces Day and Ms. lrresistable Day. Wednesday was Marshall Day and the student body heard speeches from each of the marshall candidates and viewed the 1978 royalty candidates. Candidates were as follows: Tigh 6 FAR LOWER LEFT: HOMECOMING ROYALTY: Rex Hirsch, Dixie Peterson, Mike Hamlin, Coleen Kusser, Janet Hart. Not Pictured: Mike Kutz. UPPER CENTER: ' 'Coach'' Sarah Wortman tries to get her team fired up to beat the Chargers in the Homecoming Game. LOWER CENTER: The Chargers go up in flames in a bonfire behind the auditorium. UPPER RIGHT: Marshall Tigh Cowan shows his loyal supporters some new rope tricks. LOWER RIGHT: Carol Splettstoesser and Brenda Snodgrass, along with Raggedy Ann, participate in Faces Day. 7 Plays One-act plays are diversified There were three one- act plays given on January 15. Quiet Please , Bench 18 and The Whirligig of Life were the presentations. Quiet Please involved two brothers that didn't get along. Catherine, a stranger, came into their lives one day. Was it possible that one person could interrupt and change two peoples lives? Bench 18 was a comedy about a young man Sammy, who is trying to meet his blind date at the park with a few mix ups that may have happened before a date in city life. Maybe fate held out. The third play, The Whirligig of Life was based on a kind-hearted Justice of the Peace trying to make money on the fees. His wife had even taken to mentioning the awful word work . But then some delightful maneuvering involving a two dollar bill offered hope for Bill. The Whirligig was taken to contest in Huron on January 27. It won a superior so it was eligible for state. State was also held in Huron on February 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Although the play didn't rate a superior itself, Jim Anderson did receive a plaque for best supporting actor. This was the first time in several years that Highmore had taken a one-act play to contest and then to state. Highmore also did very well in individual acting awards at regional. Mike Oligmueller won the award for best actor. Jim Anderson, Carol Splettstoeser and Dorinda Weidenbach also won an award for their supporting role in the play. OPPOSITE PACE LEFT: The cast for Bench 18 were first row: B. Boiler, M. Youngquist, M. Youngquist, D. Stoley, D. Haiwick. Second Row: M. Klebsch, B. Tabbert, and B. Tabbert. UPPER RIGHT' The Whirligig of Life'' cast members were first row: D. Weidenbach. Second row-: J. Anderson, B. Snodgrass. Third row: C. Splettstoeser and M. Oligmueller. LOWER RIGHT: Carol Splettstoeser makes sure that Mike Oligmueller is working. UPPER LETT: Although Victor Nemec and Dayton Sloat don't talk to each other, Coleen Kusser gets them to sit at the same table. CENTER LEFT: As Jim Anderson and Brenda Snodgrass have marital problems, Mike Oligmueller tries to patch it up. LOWER LEFT: Michelle Youngquist mistakes Bruce Tabbert for her blind date. ABOVE: The cast for Quiet Please were first row: Victor Nemec, Dayton Sloat. Second Row: Carolyn Haiwick and Mary Kay Boschee. Third row: Coleen Kusser and Sarah Wortman. -' 9 Plays Who really is Larry Benson? soldier really Larry Benson? Mr. Anderson directed the play given April 3. Best Actress: Brenda Snodgrass; Best Actor; Jim Anderson; Best Supporting Actress: Dorinda Weidenbach; and Best Supporting Actor: Mike Oligmueller were chosen from the play cast following the production of the play. The second play given this year by the drama department was a three- act called The Death and Life of Larry Benson. The play was about a boy who has been away at war and is finally coming home after three long years. Everyone in his hometown is very excited about his coming home. But is the returned 10 9 k BUI IUM LtM : J. Olson and M. Gunderson move the furniture. UPPER RIGHT: The cast for the play were D. Haiwick, J. LaFortune, M. Youngquist, D. Weidenbach, M. Oligmueller, C. Splettstoeser, P. Mason, T. Hertel, D. Sloat, J. Anderson. Not Pictured: D. Stoley, B. Snodgrass, M. Wortman. BOTTOM RIGHT: But it's Larry's favorite cushion says Freda as she panamines out her lines. LEFT: Jessie sweeps the floor ignoring Mary Ellen as she talks. ABOVE RlGnT: Jessie informs the girls on what happend last night. ABOVE: The boy rest trying to figure out what's going on. Prom Spring shower theme depicted 'Tonight's the Night' was this year's theme for the annual junior-senior prom. The prom began with a banquet on Saturday evening, May 5. Following the banquet, the senior class will, history and prophecy were read. Pastor Bill Coop delivered the blessing and benediction. Banquet tables were decorated with streamers, rainbow candles, Cinderella's slippers nut cups and memory books. The tables were surrounded by walls of pink streamers twisted to the floor and a background of blue skies and white brick walls. A roof of blue streamers rose above the dance floor with a three-tiered silver chandelier in the center. The grand march was open to the public. Couples walked through a rose-covered arbor and over a bridge. Baby geese swam in twin pools beneath the bridge, and pictures were taken in front of a rainbow with its pot of gold. The band Ambush , playing both country western and rock music, played at the dance which was opened to the public after 10:30 p.m. The movie 'American Graffitti' was shown at 3:00 a.m. in the gym, concluding the organized events of the prom. 12 Opposite page. Left. Seated at the head table are Mr. and Mrs. William McLeod, Mrs. and Pastor William Coop, Carrie Wortman, senior class president Mike Kutz, junior c ass president Suzy Kusser, and Randy Hague. Center. Baby geese swim in one of the twin pools beneath the bridge. This page. Above top. '1 Ambush'', the band for the dance, provided the music featuring a mixture of country’ western and rock music. Above center. Showing different expressions for different feelings as they await the grand march are Kelly Dancey, Cindy Kaiser and Corinna Harvey. Left. Among the couples enjoying the dancing are Peggy Schuette, Mike Gunderson, Thelma BucKheim, Bill Gallagher, Ron Heckenlaible and Sandi Rubendall. Awards received for achievement STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS President- Mike Oligmueller Vice President- Patty Phillips Secretary treasurer- Valla Johnson AMERICAN LEGION Pam Mason and Dayton Sloat AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY Bonnie Boiler, Peggy Schuette, Jackie Kerr, Suzy Kusser and Carolyn Haiwick CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA Carol Splettstoeser HOME ECONOMICS FHA Junior degrees- Cindy Bonnichsen, Thelma Buchheim, Patti Cowan, Patricia Kusser, Cheryl Mewes, Myra Hoffman, Dorinda Weidenbach, Penny Boschee, Sherry Schuette, Karen Beastrom, and Mary Kay Boschee. Beef Cook-Off- Carol Splettstoeser. Outstanding Senior FHAer- Thelma Buchheim. Outstanding Underclassman FHAer- Dorinda Weidenbach. MUSIC Clarinet Quartet, Clarinet Trio, Brass Choir and Soloists- Carolyn Haiwick and Victor Nemec. Four Year Band Members- Carolyn Haiwick, Pam Mason, Mike Klobsch, Lynn Zeigler, Julie Bawdon, Carol Splettstoeser, and Jolynn LaFortune. Outstanding Band Member- Carolyn Haiwick. Four year music member- Carolyn Haiwick and Creig Pfeifer. All-State Chorus- Carolyn Haiwick, Peggy Eckstein, Jim Anderson, and Dayton Sloat. Accompianist- Carolyn Haiwick. ORAL INTERPRETATION Carolyn Haiwick, Carol Splettstoeser, Mike Oligmueller, Victor Nemec, and Dayton Sloat. BUSINESS EDUCATION Typing Office Occupations-40wpm: Susan Arendt, Corinna Harvey, Roberta Single, Brenda Snodgrass. SOwpm: Bonnie Smith, Thelma Buchheim, and Carol Splettstoeser. 60wpm: Carolyn Haiwick. Shorthand- 60wpm: Carolyn Haiwick. 70wpm: Amy Aasby, Angie Aasby, Julie Bawdon, Cindy Bonnichsen, Thelma Buchheim, Tawna Corbin, Brenda Snodgrass, ana Carrie Wortman. 90wpm: Dixie Peterson and Patti Cowan. Typing 1- 40wpm: Lisa Oligmueller. Typing II- 60wpm: Carolyn Haiwick, SOwpm: Bonnie Boiler. 45wpm: Denise Haiwick, Mary Jane Lusk. 40wpm- Sarah Wortman and Lisa Kutz. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Pres. - Bonnie Boiler Vice Pres. - Mari Cowan Secretary- Sandi Rubendall Treasurer- Chucky Bondy Student Council Rep. - Kelly Dancey and Scott Brady. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Pres. - Kenny Myers Vice Pres. - Van Ankrum Secretary- Peggy Eckstein Treasurer- Ricki Kusser Student Council Rep. - Lori Carrigan and Budi Kusser. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Pres. - Randy Houdek Vice Pres. - Cindy Ellsworth Secretary- Jeanna LaFortune Treasurer- Jocelyn Gallagher Student Council Rep. - Mary Kay Boschee and Mary Jane Lusk. CHEERLEADERS Football: Lori Carrigan, Beth Johnson, Suzy Kusser, and Sarah Wortman. Girls' Basketball: Kay Branine, Peggy Eckstein, Jeanna LaFortune, and Patty Phillips Wrestling: Peggy Eckstein, Becky Kusser, Marilyn Kusser, and Suzy Kusser. Boys' Basketball: Chucky Bondy, Julie Harvey, Sarah Wortman, and Michelle Youngquist. B Squad: Tracy Boiler, Karen Harvey, and Chawn Volek. FFA Kevin Baloun, Scott Brady, DAR Vanessa Ankrum JOURNALISTS Senior Editors: Pam Mason and Dayton Sloat DEBATE Carolyn Haiwick, Mike Oligmueller, Denise Haiwick, Lori Carrigan, and Max Wortman. SCIENCE Bonnie Smith and Myron Ratzlaff HISODAK Kathy Arendt, Bonnie Boiler, and Peggy Schuette. PHOTOGRAPHER Pam Mason HONOR STUDENTS Highest Honor: Pam Mason, Tawna Corbin, Tina Be astro m, and Bonnie Smith High Honor : Coleen Kusser, Leann Volek, Myron Ratzlaff, Dixie Peterson, Carrie Wortman, and Kathy Smith. Honor: Durward Ratzlaff, Dayton Sloat, Brenda Snodgrass, and Julie Bawdon. PERFECT ATTENDANCE Sandi Rubendal! and Doyke Bouzek. H-PINS Dayton Sloat- 167 points. Pam Mason- 144. Carolyn Haiwick- 181. Carrie Wortman- 143. DRAMA One Act, State Contest- Jim Anderson, Mike Oligmueller, Dorinda Weidenbach, Carol Splettstoeser, and Brenda Snodgrass. Three-Act- Mike Oligmueller, best supporting actor; Dorinda Weidenbach, best supporting actress; Brenda Snodgrass, best lead actress; and Jim Anderson, best lead actor. ATHLETIC AWARDS Football: Steve Morford, Rex Hirsch, Randy Houdek, Tigh Cowan, Bruce Tabbert, Brad Ryan, Scott Pekerek, James Anderson, Derick Wortman, Dave Steensen, Shayne Krog, Justin Anderson, Rod Kusser, Brenden Gallagher, Jim Jennings, Lorenzo Williams, Mike Roberts, Brian Tabbert, Kirk McDonnell, Mike Kutz, Bill Gallagher, Mike Gunderson, Tim Gunderson, Mike Hamlin, Greig Pfeifer, student manager. Cross Country: Lorenao Williams, Dayton Sloat, Deb Roberts, student manager, Kathy Amedt, Linda Roberts, Sury Kusser, Megan Carrigan, Rachel Sloat, and Becky Kusser. Girls' Track: Janelle Houdek, Rachel Sloat, Bonnie Carrigan, Cindy Ellsworth, Shannon Dancey, Mary Jane Lusk, Lori Carrigan, Mary Beth Hamlin, student manager, Peggy Eckstein, Kathy Arendt, Deb Roberts, Bonnie Boiler, and Thelma Buchheim. Girls' Basketball: Carrie Wortman, Cindy Bonnichsen, Coleen Kusser, Tawna Corbin, Bonnie Boiler, Mari Cowan, Suzy Kusser, Budi Kusser, Lori Carrigan, Cheryl Mewes, Ricki Kusser, Sarah Wortman, Myra Hoffman, Julie Harvey, Leann Volek and Dorinda Weidenbach, student managers. Wrestling: Rod Kusser, Bill Gallagher, Brett Singleton, Derick Wrortman, Tod Hertel, Bob Ellsworth, Jeff Ellsworth, Tigh Cowan, Gary Mewes, Ben Hart, Gordon Johnke, Gary Heckinliable, and Lance Hertel. Boys' Basketball: Jim Jennings, Justin Kusser, Dave Steensen, Scott Brady, Mike Hamlin, Mike Roberts, Mike Kurtz, Mike Klebsch, Dave Nielson, Tim Gunderson, Rex Hirsch, Steve Morford, and Greig Pfeifer, student manager. Boys' Track: Gary Heckinliable, Randy Houdek, Brad Ryan, Gordon Johnke, Scott Pekerek, Jim Anderson, Mike Hamlin, Mike Roberts, Tim Gunderson, Lorenzo Williams, Steve Morford, Mike Youngquist, student manager, and Greig Pfeifer, student manager. In Memory Max James Kusser 1957-1978 Jim, bom and raised on K Lazy K Ranch, had a definite attitude about life. As an independent and self-relaint man he belived if you were to do something you did it right or not at all. Jim had a supreme determination to uphold the tradition of K Lazy K Ranch. He was a handsome young man with dark brown hair, very distinct blue eyes, a devilish grin, and usally wore a black hat. Jim's many interest included hunting, waterskiing, roping, working on his truck, repairing things, or just spending time with his friends. He had an insatible appetite for life and lived with style and enthusiasm. He possessed great dimension despite his youth. He was mechanically inclined to the point of being near genuis. Though our hearts are heavy with the grief of his passing, we are constantly reminded of the richness and good times he brought to our lives by a memory of him: a picture, his truck, a song, a joke, or his distinct laugh. He is gone, but his memory will remain with us forever. 16 Barry Snodgrass Dorinda Weidenbach Cindy Bonnichsen Dona Stoley s Right: The senior class officers must be pretty brave to get up there. But then being an officer or representative of this class does require bravery. Mike Klebsch is a student council representative; Mike Kuta, president; Dixie Peterson, treasurer; Cindy Bonnichsen, vice president; Leann Volek, secretary; and Dave Nielson, student council representative. Alumbaugh Vanessa Rae Ankrum Susan Catherine Julie Ann Bawdon Tina Mae Be a strom Cindy Lou Bonnichsen Mark P. Brady Thelma Jean Buchheim Teresa Jo Cadman Tawna Renee Corbin Patricia Robert Ellsworth William Gallagher Jon Francis Garrigan Michael Dean Gunderson Timothy Duane Gunderson Randall Mark Hague Carolyn iiwick 20 Michael Richard Hamlin Janet Hart Corinna Elizabeth Harvey Rex Allen Hirsch Vicki Lynn Johnke UPPER CENTER: Homecoming Day finds Ronda Taylor and Loretta Krog enjoying the parade, mong other things. LEFT: Robin Rinehart and Tess Sporrer are appropriately dressed for Faces Day. For once Tess can actually see the blackboard in English IV. Larry’ D. Johnson Michael Blake Klebsch Susy Marie Knippling. Loretta Rose Krog Coleen Cheryl . Kusser CENTER: TWELVE - YEAR STUDENTS: STANDING: Kevin Baloun, Carol Splettoesser, Patti Cowan, Leann Volek, Kirk McDonnell, Steve Morford, Jon Garrigan, Mike Klebsch, Dan Mewes. SEATED: Ronda Taylor, Tess Sporrer, Coleen Kusser, Pam Mason, Mike Hamlin, Jolynn LaFortune, Carrie Wortman, and Mike Kutz. Not pictured: Brenda Snodgrass and Greig Pfeifer. LOWER RIGHT: Teresa Cadman and Cindy Bonnichsen take a break from a hard day in the life of a typical Senior. Michael La Fortune Marshall Pamela June Mason McCloud McDonnell Robin E. Rinehart Deborah S. Roberts Michael Anthony Roberts Dayton Samuel Sloat Bonnie Marie Smith Kathy Jean Smith LEFT: Senior football co-captains Rex Hirsch and Steve Morford prepare a last minute speech for the pep assembly. Brenda Kay Snodgrass Carol Ann Splettstoesser Teresa B. S porre r Brian E. Tabbert Ronda Kay Tavl UPPER RIGHT: Jon Garrigan prepares to eliminate one photographer from her work on the HomecomiM float with the staple gun. LOWER RIGHT: The Senior class float depicts the movie theme The Longest Yard and captured the Most Original award. CENTER: Senior class marshall candidate Bill Gallagher gives his campaign speech to the student body. LOWTR LEFT: Mike Roberts, alias ' 'Goob'', is found in his usual daze. Leann Lynee Volek Lorenzo Lincoln Williams Carrie Ann Wortxnan Lynn Vomeal Zeigler enior clas of 1979 entered their final year HHS numbering 62. Tim McCloud left at semeste V A time leaving 61 to graduate. I 1 Most seniors had a light cla asqui red ubjectbein jlish M. The year started X the If selection of homecoming kX and marshall candidates, resultingW i Coleen and King Rex. Carol Spletts — n the local Snow Queen contest, Carrie 1 Lirned as fourth runner-ud in the Miss t. Bill Gallagher and Patti Cowan were etheart King and Queen. The year left ; remembered. One-act play going to s' basketball team second in state, de- -bators in state meet, Steve Morford selected to second team all-state in basketball. Bill Gallagher placing sixth [ in state wrestling tourney, Vanessa Ankrum, DAR candi- -date, Bonnie Smith and Myron Ratzlaff, Bausch and Lomb science award, arolyn Haiwick, all-state| k band, senior breakfast keys, memory books_ — I cards, i X gold Tx. tassels, f colors, silver and light blue, J I flowers, white carnation and rose,! I I motto Live for today, dream of 1 tomorrow, because yesterday is i gone. Graduation has cornel A and gone, and 61 alumni I enter the world.J I OPPOSITE PACE. TOP. Loreiuo Williams, our own Big Chief, displays one of his famous tablets. BOTTOM: Carrie Wortman represented HHS at the Miss Holiday contest in Huron held over Christmas vacation. Carrie returned with the place of fourth runner-up. THIS PACE. TOP LEFT, hdie Bawdon is found in one of her camera-shy moods. TOP RIGHT. The girls' state B's gave Coleen Kusser and Janet Hart a chance to buy and model their new hats. LEFT. Dixie Peterson, a candidate for homecoming queen, is found deep in thought at the disco dance. ABOVE. Before advancing to state, Bill Gallagher found a time to rest at a wrestling tournament. Senior Breakfast Final meal with classmates A breakfast was sponsored by the United Methodist Women May 17. The annual event was held at Wesley Hall with a menu of scrambled eggs, ham, rolls, juice and coffee. Rev. Orland Sloat delivered the table prayer. Supt. William McLeod spoke to the graduates followed by entertainment from Frankie and Cole Rinehart and Jeff Heasley. Following the breakfast the seniors had graduation practice and their traditional parade through the streets announcing to the underclassmen the end of their years at HHS. Baccalaureate Reject poems used to ease The Baccalaureate sevice was held Sunday, May 13 at 8:00 p.m. at the Hyde County Auditorium. Processional and recessional music was played by Natalie Nemec, a graduate of HHS last year. After the graduates had marched in, Rev. Orland Sloat delivered the invocation. No Man is an Island and Morning has Broken were selections sung by the mixed chorus. Scripture was read by Father Francis Suttmiller, prayer by Rev. Don Christensen and benediction by Rev. Ed Youngquist. Pastor Bill Coop gave the sermon after sharing a few 'reject poems' with the graduates and audience. OPPOSITE PACE. TOP. The bulletin board in the office was decorated in honor of the senior class during the month of May. CENTER: Mike Roberts and Kir. Roger Hansen join Frankie Rinehart in the entertainment at the senior breakfast. FAR LEFT. Kevin Baloun and Ronda Taylor enjoy the breakfast served by the United Methodist Women. CENTER LEFT. Creg Pfeifer, Latry Johnson, Brian Pekarek, Patti Cowan, Thelma Buchheim and lim Olson finish their last meal together as seniors. THIS PACE. ABOVE. Bonnie Smith dons her robe to prepare for the processional at baccalaureate. LEFT. Bonnie Boiler was one of the usherettes at both baccalaureate and commencement. HONOR GRADUATES • • HIGHEST HONOR Pamela Mason Bonnie Smith Tawna Corbin Tina Beastrom HIGH HONOR Coleen Kusser Leann Volek Myron Ratzlaff Dixie Peterson Stephen Morford Kathy Smith Carrie Wortman HONOR Durward Ratzlaff Dayton Sloat Julie Bawdon Brenda Snodgrass 'GRADUATION Commencement exercises were held on May 17, 1979 at the Hyde County Memorial Auditorium. Mrs. Francie Ruebel, the guest speaker, reminded the 61 seniors to choose their own goals and not to let others choose for them. The HHS band provided the processional and recessional music Pomp and Circumstance . Father Francis Suttmiller delivered the invocation and benediction. The mixed chorus sang the selections If and The Hands of Time . Following the presentation of the class by Principal Roger Hansen, School Board Chairman A1 Whiting awarded the diplomas. Tassels were turned in unison after all had the diplomas securely in hand. Sixty-one graduates then walked together for possibly the last time into the receiving line to accept congratulations from friends and relatives. Live for dream of tomorrow, because yesterday OPPOSITE PACE. LEFT. The motto decorated the stage where Mr. A1 Whiting, Mr. William McLeod, Mrs. Francie Ruebel, Mr. Roger Hansen, and Father Francis Suthmiller were seated. TOP RIGHT. Ms. Millie Wollman helps prepare Loretta Krog for the big night. BOTTOM RIGHT. Susan Alumbaugh accepts help with her cap from classmate Kathy Smith. THIS PACE. ABOVE. Doug Marshall and Dan Mcwes are now prepared for the processional. Juniors Ben Aasby Kathy Arendt Bonnie Boiler Chucky Bondy Doyle Bouiek Scott Brady ABOVE CENTER: JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Guiding the Junior class are: Top Row: Chucky Bondy, Treasurer; Suzy Kusser, President. Middle Row: Mari Cowan, Secretary; Bonnie Boiler, V. President; Mike Oligmucller, Student Body Rep. Bottom Row: Peggy Schuette, Student Body Rep. OPPOSITE PAGE: TOP: Dave Stecnsen, Doyle Bouzek, Brett Singleton, and Rod Kusser test the theory’, What goes up must come down. 1 CENTER RIGHT: Behind this badge is junior Marshall candidate Justin Kusser. This was Mildred Wollman's third year at HHS. Miss Wollman taught English III and IV. She graduated from Huron College with a BA in English and a minor in German. Miss Wollman was also Senior class advisor, Pirate journal advisor, and debate coach. 34 Troy Bruce Bob Cermak Mari Cowan Dianne Cowman Kelly Dancey David Cadd Brendon Gallagher Doreen DeBoer graduated from S.D.S.U. with a BS and also Counselor. Her extracurricular duties were Masters. She conducted classes NHS, Cheerleader advisor and of Sociology, Psychology, and ass't track coach. Marriage and Family UPPER RIGHT: Cindy Kaiser gives us a grin, as she hands Sandi Rubenda 11 a surprise. LOWER RIGHT: Troy’ Bruce gives his philosophy on how to cook to anyone that will listen. OPPOSITE PACE: TOP: All the hard work pays off as the Junior class wins the prize for most beautiful float. Gloria Haiwick was in charge of the Home Ec. Dept. She was also a Junior class advisor and FHA advisor. She enjoys reading, arts C crafts, and cooking. Molly Giesel Ronnie Heckenliable Jim Jennings Ron Johnson 36 Second year teacher Monte Heintz had classes of General Science, Chemistry, Field Ecology, and Human Physiology to keep him busy. Mr. Heintz plans to attend graduate school. His interest include ham radio, carpentry, and being outside. Valla Johnson Cindy Kaiser Jackie Kerr Shayne Krog Justin Kusser Rod Kusser Suzy Kusser Greg Marshall Jeff Mashek Gary Mewes Teaching Biology 1 and II, and Physics was first year teacher Marlow Schaffers. Mr. Schaffers was also in charge of Junior High track. Varsity girls basketball, and Junior class advisor. Scott Neilsen Mike Oligmueller OPPOSITE PACE: UPPER LEFT: Cary Mewes and Ben Aasby show that they can do something useful as they work on the sign for the float. TOP CENTER: Instead of doing their homework, Jeff Mashek and Scott Neilsen enjoy reading the Pirate Journal. TOr: Greg Marshall diligently works on his accounting. LEFT: Bob Cermak thinks he won it all. Colin Peterson 40 Patty Phillips Sandi Rubendall David Schmidt Peggy Schuette Roberta Single Brett Singleton Barry Snodgrass Dave Steenson Dale Taylor A i't. (bit basketball coach, head wrestling coach, and rodeo club advisor were a few responsibilities of Coach Doug Roberta. Kir. Roberta taught Constitution. History II, and I Ugh School Phttkal Education classes. Sonte of his hobbles are being outdoor� . hones, hunting, and fithlng Lennice Wheelhouse Derick Wortman Michelle Youngquist LOWER CENTER: Chucky Bondy and Justin Kusser take it easy before the Grand March starts. UPPER RIGHT: Boys Staters included, from front to back, Mike Oligmueller, delagate; Jim Jennings, alternate; UPPER CENTER: Chosen as Girl Staters for the 1978-1979 school year are Jackie Kerr, delagate; feonnie Boiler, alternate; Sury Kusser, delagate; and Peggy Schuette, alternate. CEhrJtR: Mike Oligmueller vrill lead the Student Body next year as its president. lustln Kusser, alternate; and Scott Neilson. delagate. ABOVE: Ron Johnson seems to be doing the strenuous job of holding up the ladder. UPPER CENTER: Someone should tell Peggy Schuette and Sandi Bubendall that ceilings aren't supposed to be built on the floor. CENTER: Chuckv Bondy, Peggy Schuette, and Cindy Kaiser turn in unison as the boss speaks. LOWER CENTER: Scott Nielsen and Greg Marshall inspect their work on the bridge. FAR RIGHT: From her high perch, Dianne Cowman builds the wall around the auditorium. 42 Juniors start with a winner This year's juniors started out the year by creating the most beautiful float, which was entitled Jaws III, for Homecoming. The class chose Justin Kusser as their Marshall candidate. To earn money for prom the juniors continued the tradition of selling magazines and selling concessions at some of the basketball games, Boiler and Peggy Schuette, alternates. Girls State was held on the campus of Dakota Weslyn College in Mitchell. Going to Boys State were Mike Oligmueller and Scott Nielsen with Jim Jennings and Justin Kusser as alternates. Boys State was held on the campus of Northern State College in Aberdeen. Both are held during the first week of wrestling matches, and football games. When they sold magazines, the class achieved their goal of $4,000. High salesmen were Suzy Kusser, Mike Oligmueller, and Brendon Gallagher. Selected for Girls State were Jackie Kerr and Suzy Kusser, delegates; Bonnie June. On May 5, 1979, the juniors presented the prom, Tonite's the Night, to the seniors. The music for the festivities was provided by Ambush. After the dance, the show American Graffiti was held in the gym. Sophomores Leading the Sophomore class as officers are: (bottom row) Kenny Myers, President; Vance Ankrum, Vice President; 2nd row, Ricki Kusser, Secretary; Bruce Tabbert, Student Council; Lori Carrigan, Student Council; Patricia Kusser, Treasurer. The officers were elected by the Sophomore Class in the spring of 1978. The Sophomore Class officers worked hard guiding the class through their second year of high school. Mike Aasby James Anderson Justin Anderson Vance Ankrum Penny Boschee Anne Brady Kay Bra nine Marcia Cermak Kevin Durfee Peggy Eckstein The Art classes at HHS are taught by Mrs. Jacquelyn Neuhart. Cen. Bus. is also one of her classes. Colors C Design, Drawings, Handicrafts, and Ceramics are the courses offered by HHS. Jeff Ellsworth Teaching for her first year at Highmore is Mrs. Anderson. She is the Vocal director for all grades. Her major is in music and her minor is in English. Becky Fetterley Alison Gallagher Lori Garrigan Darla GoodVoice Pam Gunderson Mary Hamlin Pamela Hamlin Ben Hart Rhonda Hirsch Myra Hoffman Cordon Johnke Beth Johnson Gerard Johnson Kevin Durfee, always ready to give away a smile, is more than willing to give one of his best to the camera. Mr. James Mettler is a graduate of SDSU where he earned a major in Instrumental music. He is now giving band lessons to 5th on up. Mr. Mettler instructs marching band and concert band at HHS. Linda Johnson Jeanne Knippling Bucii Kusser Jeanette Kusser Patricia Kusser Ricki Kusser UPPER LEFT: Penny Boschec, ever conscious of her braces, does not want to min the effect of the picture with the glare. UPPER MIDDLE: Listening intently while trying to make a choice of which ring to buy arc Becky Fetterly, Marcia Cermack, and Linda Roberts. LEFT: Every one tries to sec who can blow the biggest bubble behind the teachers' back but in this contest Jeanne Knippling has outdone Peggy Jo Eckstein. Congratulations Jeanne. Lori Kutz Mark McCloud Cheryl Mewes Kenny Myers With Homecoming upon us, Mary Beth Hamlin and Rhonda Hirsch snuggle up in a nice warm blanket to watch the parade go by. This year Ms. Sharon Baloun is teaching Pre- Algebra to the High School students. Ms. Sharon Baloun has been in the Highmore School system for fifteen years teaching Junior High Math. Dorinda Weidenbach winks at the camera since it just comes natural after winking at the boys. Having a little man to man talk in the hallway are Cordon Johnke and Billy Whipple. The camera interfered. First year of teaching at Highmore High is Gus Anderson. He teaches two classes of History I, and Drivers Ed. Other classes are South Dakota History, American Minorities, and Study Hall. Mr. Anderson is a graduate of Huron College. His major is in Physical Education with a minor in Social Studies and Music. He also coaches Football and is the Drama Coach. % Victor Nemec Jeff Nielson Tina Nielson Scott Pekarek Ross Peterson Linda Roberts Brad Ryan Diane Smith Sarah Smith Penny Boschee fills out her order while Kay Branine laughs at Myra Hoffman's choice. The class ordered rings in March. Mrs. Phyllis Scott is teaching English I to the Freshmen boys and girls along with the Junior High English. She has been in this school system for sixteen years. She is a graduate of Huron College. Since movies was the theme at Homecoming, the Sophomores decided to use ' 'The Team that Dreaded Sundown''. The float was built in Kusser's shop. 50 Ready for new tasks Beth Ann Johnson refreshes herself. The class of '81' started this year with 51 members. Ben Hart was nominated as the class marshall candidate. The movie theme The Team that Dreaded Sundown was the class float for Homecoming. The class could be seen out at Kusser's shop working on it. The classes required this year are as follows: Biology I, the parts of the animals, History II, the story of America, and English II, which consisted of speech and grammer. Some other events that took place this year were picking class rings. It was a difficult decision with all the styles and stones Josten's made available. Sixteen waiters and waitresses were chosen for prom servers. They served in pairs of one girl and one boy. The sophomores were responsible for the stage for Baccalaureate and Commencement decorating with the senior class motto. Dorinda Weidenbach Bill Whipple Sarah Wortman Richard Wurts ♦ Waiting on the teachers, Juniors and Seniors were the Sophomore boys and girls. Front row: Lori Kuta, Lori Cardigan, Cheryl Mewcs, Jeanne Knippling, Budi Kusser, Beth Johnson, Mary Beth Hamlin, and Peggy Eckstein. Back row: Jeff Ellsworth, Brad Ryan, Ben Hart, Kenny Myers, Scott Pekarek, Bruce Tabbert, Van Ankrum, and Dusty Anderson. Some of the duties of the waiters and waitresses were to set tables, keep the water glasses filled, bring in the plates and clear the tables following the meal. 51 Freshmen Michael Ashdown Karen Beastroxn Mary Kay Boschee Jill Bruce UPPER RIGHT: Here comes the Freshman candidate for Homecoming Marshall, Tigh Cowan, riding his trusty steed. RIGHT: The Freshman class officers arc TOP ROW: Denise Haiwick-Secretary, Marilyn Kusser-President, Dona Stoley- Treasurer. BOTTOM ROW: Randy Houdak-Student Council Representative, Cindy Ellsworth-Vice President, and Max Wortman-Student Council Representative. 52 Martin Buchholz Tigh Cowan Samie Dancey Shannon Dancey Cindy Ellsworth Conrad Coodvoice Mr. Cal Jarbeck, second year teacher at H.H.S., is taking it easy while on the job. This year he taught Typing I, Typing 11, Accounting, Business Law, General Math, and Study Hall. He was also busy with being FBLA and Senior class advisor, coach for Jr. High Football, Jr. Varsity B team Basketball, and assistant coach for Track. Mr. Jarbeck graduated from Huron College. His interests are hunting and working with taxes. Kevin Griese Teresa Gunderson Denise Haiwick Karen Harvey 53 Don Hemminger Randy Houdek Scott Houdek The a Johnson Karla Kerr Lynn Klebsch Doug Kroeplin Mrs. Renee Cauer helps Robin Rinehart with her Bookkeeping as- signment. This is Mrs. Cauers third year of teaching at Highmore. She taught only morning classes which consisted of Bookkeeping, Of- fice Occupations and Shorthand. Mrs. Cauer graduated from Northern State College with a B.S. in Business Education. 54 Karen Novotny was a first year teacher at Highmore this year. She taught Sophomore English 11, which consisted of grammer and speech. She graduated from Mitchell Senior High School and Dakota Wesleyan with a B.A. in English and History. Marilyn Kusser Lisa Kutz Jcanna LaFortune Mary Jane Lusk OPPOSITE PAGE UPPER LEFT: Mike Youngquist works busily on his Art 1 project. UPPER RIGHT: Don Hemminger introduces the Freshman Marshall candidate at the Homecoming Assembly. LEFT: Kroeplin's usual place is not studying but, sitting in the Library reading a magazine. 55 Scott Marks Jackie Mashek Twyla Mize Sheldon Moysis Lisa Oligmmuel Sheri Schuette Dan Single Dona Stolcy Steve Vilhaucr Susan Vlcek Shawn Volek Max Wortman Melanie Walton Mike Youngquist Mr. Peterson helps Rod Kusser with his Vo-Ag 111 assignment. In his first year of teaching at Highmore Larry Peterson taught Vo-Ag 1, 11, III, and IV. Mr. Peterson graduated from Highmore High School and SDSU with a Degree in Animal Science. He also served as the FFA Advisor. 56 LEFT: Randy Houdk gets a chuckle out of something that is said as he decorates the Christmas tree that was in the Library. LOWER LEFT: Mary Kay Boschec looks over her sewing project in dismay. Sewing isn't all fun and games, is it Mary Kay? In her tenth year of teaching at Highmore Sally Whiting taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra II, and Geometry. Kirs. Whiting graduated from Wayne State College with a BFAE. She was also a Freshman class Advisor. 57 New experiences for 37 The Freshmen began their High School days with 37 members. Freshmen got a taste of politics when elections were held. The halls were filled with campaign signs and Frosh could be seen wearing buttons supporting their favorite canidate. In the Fall Freshmen took a trip down to the Aud to take ITED and Thorndike tests. Tigh Cowan was chosen by his class as their Marshall canidate. When it came time for the canidates speeched Tigh entered upon a Shetland pony much to the pleasure of the Student Body. The class float depicted the mule GusM. The underclassmen were required to take classes of General Science, English I, History I, and a Math course. Many of the Freshmen participated in extra- curricular activites such as: Atletics, Debate, Cheerleading, and were members of various organizations. FAR UPPER RIGHT: Marilyn Kusser is not at all happy with her sewing project. ABOVE: The freshman float portrayed the theme of ' 'Gus . Riding on the float are Doug Kroeplin, Scott Houdak, Mike Ashdown, Randy Houdak, and Steve Vilhauer. RIGHT: With the big smile Scott Marks has, you know school must be about out. Connie Brueggeman was one of the many part-time teachers at Highmore this year. She served as head Librarian and was a Sophmorc class Advisor. 58 Gloria Haiwick Mike Klebsch Student Council has smooth, but busy, year 60 This year's student council was involved in absences and detention council encountered few problems in their efforts of getting the students and administration to work together for the benefit of both. Headed by student body president, Vanessa Ankrum, vice president Susan Arendt, and secretary-treasurer Teresa Cadman, the numerous activities. They planned the Pirate Day functions, helped with Parent-Teacher Conferences, and wrote and helped pass senior privileges. This year the council passed new tardy policies and the usual no gum and candy policy. Also discussed were unexcused policies. Members worked to make relations between students, faculty, and administration more pleasant so a good working relationship could be established. Respect on parts of concerned were one of the most important accomplishments for this year's council. ABOVE: Mr. Roger Hansen, high school principal, takes a break from his work. UPPER CENTER: Vanessa Ankrum is hard at work with her many duties as student body president. LOWER CENTER: SCHOOL BOARD: SEATED: Superintendent William McCleod, A1 Whiting, Don Mason; STANDING: John Ryan, Willie Klebsch, Ronnie Pekarek, Linda Dubois, Neil Fieldsend, Verna Volek. UPPER RIGHT: STUDENT COUNCIL: SEATED: T. Cadman, S. Arendt, V. Ankrum, P. Schuette, L. Garrigan; STANDING: M. Wortman, R. Houdek, M. Klebsch, Mr. Hansen, D. Nielsen, M. Oligmueller, B. Tabbert. LOWER RIGHT: Superintendent William McCleod relaxes at his desk for a quick picture. FAR RIGHT: Randy Houdek decorates the Christmas tree the student council furnishes for the library each year. Administration seeks unity through cooperation Seeking to work with students, parents and teachers was only one of the many duties of first year Superintendent William McCleod. Also other new administration, along with the usual load of paperwork were only a few of the responsibilities to be faced. As a first year principal in the Highmore school system, Mr. Roger Hansen oversaw work of both teachers and students. Along with his duties as principal Mr. Hansen also served as Athletic Director and coach of the newly formed golf team. Composed of seven members, the school board held their regular monthly meetings along with special meetings to discuss unexpected issues. Some of their duties include determining teachers' salaries and helping to make the school better through interaction with interested members of the community. 61 UPPER LEFT: Mr. Anderson and some of the freshman class go over a chapter in History I. LOWER LEFT: Here part of the Marriage and Family class discuss a section on dating. ABOVE: Mr. Roberts, acting normal as ever. During one of his History' classes he takes time out to pose for the photographer. Social Science challenges understanding Miss DeBoer, Mr. Roberts, and Mr. Anderson were instructors for the Social Science department. During Miss DeBoer's first year at Highmore High School she was busy teaching Marriage and Family, Psychology, and Sociology. To add to that she was also the Guidance Counselor. Mr. Roberts had the fun job of drilling Constitution, History II, and P.E. into his students' heads. Educating high school students in the classes of Drivers Ed, South Dakota History, American Minorities, and History I is Mr. Anderson. In Mr. Anderson's class you will be sure to learn how to outline, which can always come in handy. b2 Brain Power used in Science 3 Math Another department in Highmore High School is the Science and Math department. Mr. Schaffer, Mr. Heintz, Mrs. Whiting, Mrs. Baloun, and Mr. Jarabeck were in charge of this section. Mr. Schaffer had Biology I, Biology II, and Physics for his schedule. They had alot of fun in these classes doing experiments along with their daily work. Mrs. Whiting taught Geometry, Algebra I, Algebra II to keep her busy. Mrs. Baloun also had a class of Pre- Algebra . Mr. Jarabeck helped by teaching a class of General Math. Mr. Heintz had his day filled with General Science, Chemistry, Field Ecology, Human Anatomy and a class of Junior High Science. He and Mr. Schaffer took a day out to take the freshman class to Oahe at Pierre during the spring. UPPER LEFT: Mrs. Whiting explains tomorrow's assignment to Brad Ryan. BOTTOM LEFT: Kelly Dancey and Bonnie Smith occupied themselves with classwork. BOTTOM LEFT: Brian Pekerek is going to try another experiment. 6) Reading and Writing gained in Language Arts There were three instructors in the language department this past year. Miss Wollman, Mrs. Novotny, and Mrs. Scott. Miss Wollman had the privilege of teaching English III and IV. English III was required for Juniors. They studied writers and read books in American Literature. The Seniors had English IV. They studied Literature, poetry, and grammar. The teacher for English II this year was Mrs. Novonty. The Sophomores were required to take this class. She taught them how to use the Library, and how to give speeches. The Freshman this year had Mrs. Scott for their teacher. She took time out from the Junior High to teach them. They relearned some basics such as vocabulary, word usage, and diagraming sentences. M ABOVE: Kirk is working strenuously to get all the notes in English IV. CENTER LEFT: Mari Cowan is working hard or hardly working. LOWER RIGHT: Becky Fettcrly really appreciates the help she gets from Janet Hart. UPPER RIGHT: Mrs. Neuharth is setting Dave Steensen straight. CENTER RIGHT: Rex Hirsch decides he better get started on his term paper since he doesn't have much time left. FAR RIGHT: Dorinda says I got a kiss and you didn't Ha Ha ! Fine arts reveals talents Mrs. Jacquelyn Neuharth taught Art I, II, III, and IV. Art I learned the basics of drawing. They painted pictures, used color schemes and they did prospective drawing. ART II mainly delt with drawing of live figures. In Art II they did different crafts as leather, macrame, and string art. The Art IV class work with ceramics. Director of the Band this past year was James Mettler. The program was not as busy as last year because they didn't play at as many games and matches. They attended a number of events as the Miller and Aberdeen band festivals. They held a band festival in Highmore on March 5th. Mrs. Anderson headed the choirs this year. They went to Aberdeen and also sang at the Christmas program and at Highmore. 65 Business Offerings Secures Many Skills Jacquelyn Neuharth taught General Business which covered steps of running a business. Renee Gauer, who taught only half days, had a very busy schedule. She taught Basic Bookkeeping, Shorthand and Office Occupations. 66 Calvin Jarbeck instructed Typing I, Typing II, Accounting and Business Law. Typing I class learned basic skills while Typing II worked on tabulations and letters. Accounting and Bookkeeping classes learned the concepts of keeping good records and taxes. The skills of transcribing and dictating were studied in Shorthand. In Office Occupations, students learned how to do the job of a Secretary. Business Law worked with contracts, abstracts and courts. Vocational Classes Impart Practical Expertise Mrs. Gloria Haiwick instructed students in the area of Home Economics. Home Ec I learned the basics of cooking, sewing and baby care. Home Ec II worked on more advanced sewing projects. Home Ec III cooked foreign foods and canned preserves. Quilting, crewel and Drip and Drape were just a few of the crafts tried in Home Ec IV. The boys learned the basics of cooking and sewing in Home Ec V. Mr. Larry Peterson was responsible for all Vocational Agriculture classes. Vo-Ag I studied crop production. Vo-Ag II expeimented with livestock and feeding. Welding, irrigation and pasture management were learned in Vo-Ag HI. Vo-Ag IV worked with Farm and Ranch records. Doreen DeBoer served as Guidance Counselor and assisted students in planning their future. She also gave tests. OPPOSITE PACE: TOP: Roberta Single takes time from typing to smile for the photographer. MIDDLE LEFT: Tim Gunderson gets first-class service as Jim Jennings wheels him out the door. MIDDLE RIGHT: Susan Arendt is relaxing after a rough days work in Mr. Jarbeck's class. PAGE 67: ABOVE LEFT: Mr. Peterson explains how the car runs to Dave Steensen while Brett Singleton and Doyle Bouzek check it out. ABOVE RIGHT: Cindy Ellsworth is busy pressing her pants in Home Ec 1. LEFT: Julie Bawdon, Patti Cowan and Cindy Bonnichsen pose for a picture while in Home Ec IV. 67 Service staff bestows assistance Without our service staff our school could not run as efficiently. Delores Matre and Geneva Fieldsend were the secretaries to Superintendent McCleod and Principal Hansen. Rita Ellsworth was grade school secretary for Mr. McCleod and Mr. Warren. They kept school records, typed memos, issued lunch tickets, tardy slips, make- up slips, etc. The cooks, Mrs. Kautz, our head cook and Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Dalton Miss Redinger, Mrs. Weidenback and Mrs. Barnett provided many nutritious meals throughout the school year to keep us going. The custodians this year were Agnes Goodrich, Millie Sanderson, and Don DeGooyer. After many years of faithful service, Don took a job in Pierre and Tim Morton took his position in the spring. 66 TOP LEFT: Our cooks, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Dalton, Miss Redinger, Mrs. Weidenbach, and Mrs. Barnett. BOTTOM LEFT: Kitchen helpers were Dixie Peterson, Dianne Cowman, Lennice Wheelhouse, and Roberta Single. TOP RIGHT: School secretaries this year were Geneva Fieldsend, Delores Matre, and Rita Ellsworth. MIDDLE RIGHT: The faithful custodians, Agnes Goodrick, who worked in high school; Millie Sanderson, grade school custodian; and Don DeGooyer, who handled the general business. BOTTOM RIGHT: Tim Morton started work as custodian when Don took his job in Pierre. Tawna Corbin Cindy Bonnichsen Carrie Wortman Girls Basketball Tournaments Unsung victors pull a surprise A Tribute to the Pirates Here's to the gals who didn't rate, In any of the polls throughout our state, How did they get here, was the hue and the cry, Of all the media who had passed them by. Not a chance, said the writers, the other teams are too great, They'll surely not finish any better than eighth. But on to the floor came the Pirate crew, And slowly by quarters their total grew, Till they whipped Bennett Co. and suddenly found. They were going to continue in the championship round. A dull game said the writers, they don't score enough. And the Comets from Clark will just be too tough. But you only need enough points to win, And the Pirates emerged from the bedlam and din, With a defensive victory which put them at the door, Of a State Championship on the arena floor. Now that game is over, we might wish we had won, But you know Pirate fans, it's been lots of fun. So surely my friends, it's still not too late, To take another poll to see how they rate. Now many may think they're now number two, But I'm taking the poll and I'll leave it up to you. So stand up now and give a big cheer, For the NUMBER ONE PIRATES we all hold so dear. With warmest congratulations; Don Mason FAR RIGHT: It's not always as easy as it looks, thinks Tawna Corbin as she takes down the victory net at the Regional Tournament. UPPER CENTER: Tawna Corbin, Cindy Bonnichsen, Bonnie Boiler, and Carrie Wortman show their excitment as they display the District trophy. CENTER: Cheryl Mewes, Tawna Corbin, and Cindy Bonnichsen receive congratulations as they accept the Regional trophy. LOWER CENTER: Coach Schaffers is presented the runner-up trophy at state, as the wearied team looks on. 70 71 A FOOTBALL OPPONENT WE THEY Onida 14 0 Northwestern 28 0 Wessington Springs 0 33 Mobridge 0 28 Onida 6 8 Gettysburg 6 22 Chamberlain 6 49 Faulkton 14 8 Miller 14 24 Win-3 Loss-6 Football Team stabilized by seniors begins season with victories The 1978 version of the Pirate football team opened their season with victories over non-conference opponents Sully Buttes and Northwestern, before beginning a tough Central Conference schedule. The Pirates defeated Faulkton for their lone conference victory, and added another non-conference victory over Harrold to go with tneir six losses. The Pirates were hampered throughout the year by their small souad size. This forced many players to serve double duty on offense and defense, facing fresher opponents in the latter stages of their games. Several of the Pirate losses were the result of late scoring by their opponents. Fourteen seniors formed the nucleus of the Pirate squad, and accounted for over half its members. Rex Hirsch, Mike Hamlin. Mike Klebsch, Mike Kutz and Lorenzo Williams Crformed ably in the ckfield; behind linemen Kirk McDonnell, Jon Canigan, Mike Gunderson, Brian Tabbert, Bill Gallagher, Mike Roberts, Tim Gunderson and Steve Morford, who also handled the kicking duties. Underclass members of the squad Brad Ryan, Jim Jenniira, Derick Wortman, Scott Pekarek, Dave Steensen, Bruce Tabbert, Rod Kusser, Kevin Durfee, Shayne Kroff, Jim Anderson, Brendan Gallagher, Scott Brady and Justin Kusser also saw extensive action for the Pirates. The Pirates were coached by Gus Anderson, assisted by Larry Warren and Calvin Jaraoek. Student manager for the team was Greig Pfeifer. Steve Morford and Rex Hirsch were chosen as co- captains for the team. OPPOSITE PACT. CENTER. Back Row: B. Gallagher, T. Cowan. R. Hlnch, T. Gunderson, B. Tabbert. Thlid Row: Student manager C. Pfeifer, J. Jennings, M. Hamlin, M. Roberta, M. Klebsch. Secood Row: C. Petenon, S. Krog, R Houdek. J. Ku� er, B. Gallagher. Front Row: Head coach G. Andcnoo, M Aahdown, C. johnke, T. Hertel, B. Tabbert. LOWER LETT. Running back Rea Hlnch gains extra yard while Jim Jenningi hold oH a defenalve player. UPPER RIGHT. Mike Kutx and Brian Tabbert watch as Dave Steenaen tries to avoid being tackled and Tim Gunderson blocks an opponent. LOWER RIGHT. Back Row: S. Morford, M. Gunderson, M. Kutt. K. McDonnell, S. Brady. Third Row: J. Canigan, L. William� . B. Ellsworth, R. Kusser Second Row: D. Wortman, D. Steenaen. B. Ryan. S. Pekarek, «Minant coach L- Warren. Front Row: K. Durfee. j. Anderson, C. CoodVoice, M. Wortman. THIS PACE. LEFT CENTER. Mike Hamlin reaches to anirt with the tackle. 73 B FOOTBALL OPPONENT Miller Chamberlain Onida Ft. Pierre Harrold Win-3 WE THEY 0 22 0 8 14 12 42 0 24 16 Loss-2 THIS PACE. RIGHT. Steve Morio ! tad Kirk McDowell ruah to help UinuniUi with a tackle. SLOW RIGHT. Head coach Cim Andenoo pace, the fideliae . BELOW. Prepartr« to tackle the opponent are Jim Andereon and Tim Cunderaon. OPPOSITE PACE. UPPER RIGHT. Jon Garri an uaea hand gceturet to give hi teammate auppoet. LOWER LEFT. Junior Jim Jermln glance toward the bench aa the Pirate prepare for the klck-otf. LOWER RJCHT. Defeat I •can la the face of Loreaao William and co-captain Steve Moriord and Rea Hirech aa the laat minute, of the CettyvbMrg game are completed. 74 Girls Basketball Triumph Rules in the Girls Locker Room Falls. In the first round the Pirates found themselves challenging Bennett County. The Pirates came to life in the third quarter to win. In the second game Highmore anil Clark clashed in a provoking game. The Pirates overwhelmed everyone with a defensive victory. The Pirates were the only unrated team in the tournament. The girls surprised the sports editors by making it to the tournaments and earned the name Wonderdugs. In the state championship round top seated Jefferson out-classed the Wonderdogs in an exhausting game. Bonnie Boiler was selected to the All -Tournament team and Tawna Corbin was picked on the third All-State team. At awards night� most valuable offensive player went to Tawna Corbin; Bonnie Boiler was most valuable player and best rcboundcr; Lori Garrigan was awarded most valuable defensive player; and most improved went to Cheryl Mewcs. Under the supervision of head coach Marlow Schaffers and assistant coach Doug Roberts the girls basketball team accumulated a win-loss record of 23-4. During the regular season the Pirates lost to Miller, Wessington, and Wolsey by a total of nine points. In the opening round of the District Tournament, which was held in Onida, the girls routed Agar. Then in the semi-final game the Pirates overcame Stanley County by a score of 38-28. This made it possible to advance to the championship round in which the Pirates outscorcd the rugged Battlers of Gettysburg by seven points. The Pirates moved on to Huron for the Regions. The first round put them against White River in a snug game, which found the Pirates on top. In the championship game Highmore conquered Wessington in a rousing game by two points. Winning the Regions opened the door to the State Tournament held in Sioux Wortman, S. Wortman, M. Hoffman. Front; Ass't. Coach Roberts, T. Corbin, C. Kusser, S. Kusser, I. Harvey, Coach Schaffers. LOWER RIGHT; The cheerleader� arrayed the locker for the Pirate showing at Rigions held in Huron. UPPER CENTER: Luck thirteen, Lori Garrigan vaults up for two points, at Bonnie Boiler advances up the court to be in position for the rebound. LOWER CENTER: Back; D. W'eidenbach, C. Mewes, R. Kusser. C. Bonniehsen, B. Kusser. B. Boiler, M. Cowan, C. k A SCOREBOARD Opponent We They Faulkton 43 34 Harrold 37 31 Agar 42 25 Chamberlain 51 32 White River 45 32 Crow Creek 67 25 Harrold 40 39 Wolsey 27 31 Agar 36 26 Sully Buttes 40 13 Wessington 31 33 Wessington Springs 43 32 Stanley County 51 35 Miller 35 38 BIG BEND TOURNEY Miller JV 32 30 Sully Buttes 49 34 Harrold 42 27 Faulkton 42 29 Gettysburg 41 33 DISTRICT Agar 47 23 Stanley County 38 28 Gettysburg 29 22 REGION White River 37 32 Wessington 31 29 STATE Bennett County 35 24 Clark 34 32 Jefferson 19 54 77 UPPER LEFT: Cheryl Mewcs, Julie Harvey, and Ricki Kusser run their inbound play. RICKT: Front; K. Harvey. S. Dancey, S. Dancey, J. Gallagher. Second Row; M. Hamlin. I. Harvey, M. Hoffman. S. Wortman, C. Mewe , B. Kusser, R. Kusser, S. Volek, M. Luik. C. Ellsworth. Back; L. Volek. Coach Schaffer . Coach Roberts, D. Weidenhach. UPPER MIDDLE: The team heed Coach Roberts, as Julie Harvey holds her hands out for some Stick-em. LOWER MIDDLE: Julie Harvey Jostles her way through opponents as Ricki Kusser and Shawn Volek go for a possible rebound. MIDDLE RIGHT: Levitation seems to be Shawn Volek's metaphor with the basketball. FAR RICHT During warm-up Myra Hoffman catapults the ball foe a swisher, as Sarah Wortman observes. V 78 B SCOREBOARD Opponent We They Faulkton 18 12 Harrold 17 4 Polo JV 12 24 Agar 38 14 Chamberlain 14 30 White River 30 29 Crow Creek 25 22 Harrold 21 13 Wolsey 22 18 Agar 16 8 Sully Buttes 15 7 Wessington 10 11 Wessington Spring 18 19 Stanley County 24 22 Miller 9 27 Faulkton 27 24 Gettysburg 17 20 Win-11 Loss-6 79 80 'A' BOYS BASKETBALL Opponent We They Sully Buttes 67 50 Faulkton 52 62 Mobridge 57 70 Crow Creek 67 68 Harrold 77 45 Agar Lyman Invitational 67 35 Kimball 91 61 Winner 61 52 Lyman Co. 52 64 Miller 43 53 Gettysburg 68 82 Agar 84 54 Miller 57 47 Stanley Co. 53 56 Chamberlain 64 68 Hitchcock 73 41 Wessington 52 50 Wessington Springs District 15 Tournament 60 40 Agar 72 48 Sully Buttes 60 68 Harrold 94 46 Wins - 12 Losses - 9 Boys’ Basketball Ups and Downs Highlight Season The A Basketball squad started their season on the right foot by winning their first game against Sully Buttes but their hopes of a perfect season vanished when they lost their next three games. Under the coaching of Larry Warren, the team didn't keep up their losing streak but took 2nd place in the Lyman Holiday Basketball Festival. They defeated Kimball and Winner but then lost the championship game to Lyman Co. The Pirates had a very unpredictable season, losing to their all-time rival. Miller, by 10 points and then coming back to beat them by 10 points two weeks later. Tne Highmore team showed their potential when they came with in four points of 2nd ranked Chamberlain and three points of Stanley Co., another top- ranked team. The District 15 Tournament brought the 78-79 basketball season to a close for the Pirates. Highmore won the first game against Agar but lost to Sully Buttes, a team they had earlier defeated. Highmore earned 3rd place after beating Harrold. Sully Buttes went on to become District 15 Champions. Steve Morford was sclcted to the second team of the 1978-79 South Dakota Class B All-state basketball team. The teams arc selected by the So. Dak. Sportswriters Association after recommendations from the state's coaches. Steve was also captain of the team. He was also chosen most valuable player and best rebounder. Rex Hirsch was named best defensive player and best free-thrower. Tim Gunderson received most improved player. The Pirates ended a moderate season with a 12-9 record. OPPOSITE PACE: Bottom Left; Mike Robert practices his famous| ballet iump as Scott Brady studies his technique. Center; Steve Morford puts the ball through the basket for 2 more points depsite Dan Duffy's attempts to block it. Team; Kneeling; Coach larabek,| Coach Warren, Student Manager Greg Pfiefer. Standing; Mike Hamlin, Mike Roberts, Jim Jennings, Rex Hirsch, Nlike Kuto, Scott Brady, Steve Morford, Tim Gunderson, Justin Kusser, Mike Klebsch, Dave Steensen, Dave Nielson. The team was made up of eight seniors and four juniors, leaving the next years team ver} unexperienced. 81 ’s have near-perfect season Cal Jarabeck led this year's B team to a worthy record of 11-4. The team was made up of four juniors, three sophomores and three freshmen. They remained undefeated until their season was two-thirds finished. After losing three games in a row to Miller, Stanley Co. and Chamberlain, the Pirates bounced back to win two more games before losing their final game to Wessington Springs by 1 point. The games won by the Pirates were fairly decisive victories except for close games against Agar ami Gettysburg. Playing these games gave the players much needed experience and understanding for their future years of playing on the A team. B BOYS' BASKETBALL OPPONENT WE THEY Sully Buttes 37 27 Faulkton 50 39 Mob ridge 43 34 Crow Creek 36 30 Harrold 26 12 Agar 33 31 Miller 41 30 Gettysburg 31 29 Agar 56 32 Miller 33 40 Stanley Co. 29 33 Chamberlain 20 38 Hitchcock 49 28 Wessington 53 20 Wessington Springs Win-11 Loss-4 26 27 OPPOSITE PACE: Bottom right; Dave Stccnsen jumped up in the air to show us he has the ball. Team; Kneeling; Mike Ashdown, Scott Pekarek, Randy Houdek, Bruce Tabbert, .Max Wortman. Standing; Coach jjarabeck, Dave Steensen, Scott Brady. Jim Jennings, Justen Kusser, Greig Pfeifer. Not pictured; Brad Ryan. Bottom left; Jim Jennings grabs the ball from an apposing player. Above; Brad Ryan tries to add two more points to the Pirate's score. Right; Scott Brady watches the basketball go through the hoop. 8) Wrestling Juniors strong branch of grapplers team Under the direction of first- year coach Doug Roberts and assistant coach Mario Schaffer, the Pirate grapplers wrestled their way to a 2-8 season. The team, comprised of mostly juniors, lost a large number of their matches by only a few points. But, because wrestling is an individual sport many of the wrestlers compiled outstanding records. The wrestlers attended six tournaments with a good number of individuals placing in all of them. The best of these being the Gettysburg Toumv where eight matmen placed. Five wrestlers placed in the District Tournament; therefore earning the right to go on to the Regions. They were: Tigh Cowan, Rod Kusser, Brett Sinsleton, Gary Mewes, and Bill Gallagher. Due to some upsets in the Regional only two wrestlers, Brett Singleton and Bill Gallagher, advanced to the State Tournament which was held in Watertown. Bill Gallagher put forth a great effort and brought home the sixth place medal in the heavyweight division. With the loss of only two Seniors the future of the Highmore Pirate Wrestling team looks very promising. ABOVE: Going lor a two point takedown Tigh Cowan works over his opponent. CENTER TOP With legs In midair control is difficult for Rod Kusser as he attempts six points for a pin. CENTER MIDDLE: Using a backwards double-double and asserting pressure Bren Singleton pins his man. CENTER BOTTOM: A TEAM Ben Hart, Derick Wortman, Bren Singleton. V Bill Gallagher. Middle: Rod Kusser, Tigh Cowan, Cary Mewes, Bob Ellsworth. Back: Student Manager Ricki Kuaser, Coach Do� Roberts, Todd Hettel, Jeff Ellsworth, Gordon Johnke, Lance He riel. Student Managers Kathy Arendt and Sury Kusser. Missing: Gary Heckenlalble. FAR RIGHT: The taste of defeat is evident on Bren Singleton's face. 84 A WRESTLING THEY US Stanley County 31 30 FauUcton 29 27 Wessington Springs 45 18 Miller 51 18 Sully Buttes 28 34 Selby 50 21 Mobridge 47 9 Hoven 42 9 Gettysburg 25 21 Chamberlin 32 23 Ipswich 43 18 Doland 18 37 Win-2 Loss-8 85 MBM WRESTLING THEY US Stanely County 41 12 Faulkton 45 22 Sully Buttes 21 18 Mobridge 62 2 Hoven 14 13 Gettysburg 9 21 Chamberlin 47 9 Ipswich 3 21 Doland Win-3 7 Loss-6 9 OPPOSITE PACE COUNTER CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Bill Gallagher: Bill iw.lt the blow of the whittle. With a bunt of energy Blll dak In a half. IMnf all of hi power BUI lan hi opponent to the nut. THE WINNER' CENTER TOP At the round of the whktle Bob Ellfworth break down hi nun. ABOVE: Derick Wortman aeema to any, Con� on Ref. give me a break. BOTTOM RIGHT: B TEAM: Scott Mark . Row Petenon, Rob Krog. Middle. Steve Vilhauer. J.P. Cowman. Back: Student Manager Rich! Kuwer, Coach Dou Robert . Student Managed Kathy Arendt and Stay Kuwer. Not Pictured: A al tant Coach Mario Schaffer. 87 1979 TRACK SEASON GETTYSBURG QUADRANGULAR LCAC CONFERENCE GETTYSBURG CENTRAL CONFERENCE GETTYSBURG REDF1ELD RELAYS WHITE RIVER RELAYS WOLSEY RELAYS REGIONAL TRACK MEET CHAMBERLAIN STATE TRACK MEET SIOUX FALLS FLANDREAU Track Fourteen qualify for state meet, set school records This year's track team started out as small in quantity, but large in quality. The girls were victorious in winning the LCAC and placed third in the regional track meet. The boys weren't quite as successful, but still qualified five for the state meet. They were Scott Pekarek, Mike Roberts, Mike Hamlin, Steve Morford and Tim Gunderson. Scott Perarek ran in the open 800 meter run, Mike Roberts and Mike Hamlin qualified in the pole vault, Steve Morford qualified in the shot put, and Tim Gunderson ran in the open 400 dash. The girls qualifying were Kathy Arendt, Bonnie Boiler, Shannon Dancey, Peggy Eckstein, Cindy Ellsworth, Lori and Bonnie Garrigan, Mary Lusk and Deb Roberts. The State Track meet was held in Sioux Falls and Flandreau, May 26th and 27th. The girls placed four in the finals and came away with nine points, good enough for a tie for tenth place. Lori Garrigan set a new school record in the 100 meter high hurdles with a time of 15.9 seconds and a fourth place. Bonnie Boiler placed seventh in the high hurdles. In the 165 meter low hurdles Lori Garrigan placed third with a time of 24.9 seconds. The 1600 meter relay team consisting of Kathy Arendt, Cindy Ellsworth, Bonnie Boiler and Lori Garrigan placed third with a time of 4:11.4. Earlier in the season, this team set a new school record of 4:10.8 in the mile relay and also set a record in the 880 yard relay with a time of 1:51.7. LOWER LEFT: STATE MEET QUALIFIERS: BOTTOM: M. Lusk, P. Eckstein, D. Roberts. CENTER: S. Dancey, B. Garrigan. TOP: B. Boiler, C. Ellsworth. K. Arendt, L. Garrigan. CENTER TOP: GIRLS TRACK TEAM: FRONT ROW: S. Dancey, R. Single, D. Roberts, M. Garrigan, S. Vlcek, M. Wortman, K. Gricse, D. Schmidt, J. Smith. SECOND ROW: B. Garrigan, J. Gallagher, G. Durfee, D. Haiwick, B. Kaiser, D. Hemminger, D. Ryan, J. Houdek, T. Boiler, S. Dancey, R. Sloat, K. Arendt. THIRD ROW: Assistant coaches D. DeBoer, M. Schaeffer, D. Weidenbach, A. Gallagher, C. Bondy, B. Boiler, L. Garrigan, S. Wortman, P. Eckstein, T. Mize, M. Lusk, P. Cowan, C. Ellsworth, T. Buchheim, M. Hamlin, Student Manager; Coach Edwards. CENTER BOTTOM: Lori Garrigan exhibits her winning form in the hurdles. 89 3-l ■n 90 OPPOSITE PACE. UPPER LEFT: Mike Roberts makes It up and over lor a win in the pole vault. LOWER LEFT: Tim Gunderson strides out to beat Ms opponent in the 400 meter dash. CENTER TOP: Scott Pekarek rum his fastest to win the relay. CENTER BOTTOM: BOYS TRACK TEAM: Ronnie Jetty, J.P. Cowman. Jell Morloed. Chad Goodrich. Todd Mire. SECOND ROW: Robbie Hale, Lance Hertel, Guy Childs. Steve Schmidt, Jell Geruler, Cordon Johnke, John Arendt, Coach Warren, Assistant Coach Jarabeck. THIRD ROW: Brad Ryan, Jim Anderson, Mike Ashdown, Cary Heckenliablc, Mar Woetmass, Sheldon Moysis, Mike Hamlin. FOURTH ROW: Greg Johnke. Dayton Sloat, Steve Morloed, Lore mo Wl 1 Hams, Randy Houdek, Scott Pckarek, Mike Roberts. ABOVE- STATE TRACK MEET QUALIFIERS: Scott Pekarek, Mike Roberts. Mike Hamlin. Steve Morloed. Tim Gunderson. 91 Cross Country and Golf Small participation limits accomplishments As you can see there were not many out (or cron country, one reason is. It is one of the most demanding sports in high school. The boys are required to run 5000 meters (3.1 mi.) and the girls are required to run 3000 meters (1.8 mi.). The team attended several meets during the year. Becky Kusser got 22nd and Rachal Sloat got 29th at the state meet. After a lapse of several years Highmore's golf team posted a successful season this year. Dave Nielson, Steve Morford, Jon Carrigan, and Mike Klebsch went only to a few meets before attendit Regionali. Not any of the team members made it to State tournament. They were all Seniors so we hope the interest they showed in golf might bring back enthusiasm for the future. 92 Cross Country Big Four Wessington Springs Central Conference LCAC Sunshine Bible Inv. Sunshine Bible HC. Gettysburg Inv. Regional State Golf Parkston Inv. Faulkton Inv. Regions - Aberdeen Cheerleaders Five squads lead spectators support GO FIGHT WIN! The cheerleaders were busy yelling this chant all through the sports season. Five squads of cheerleaders were chosen by their classmates this year and each squad consisted of five girls. Boys basketball cheerleaders participated in the Huron Winter Carnival Cheerleading contest. They were judged by the Minnesota Viking Cheerleaders. Cheerleading requires many hours of practice to perfect their cheers. Pep rallies were planned and signs were made to boost spirit. Cheerleaders were hostesses to a lunch for the team and their parents on Parents Night. Letters were awarded to Varsity cheerleaders along with a letter jacket pin. Rides to out-of-town games were provided by the girl's mothers. OPPOSITE PAGE: UPPER LEFT: Coleen Kusser, football and wrestling; Brenda Snodgrass, football; Budi Kusser, boys basketball and football; Bonnie Boiler, Carrie Wortman, football. Middle Row: Patty Phillips, girls basketball; Thelma Buchheim, boys basketball and girls basketball; Sarah Wortman, boys basketball; Corina Harvey, girls basketball and boys basketball; Dixie Peterson, girls basketball and boys basketball; Trish Kusser, Marilyn Kusser, Janet Hart, Sury Kusser, wrestling; Jolynn LaFortune, girls basketball. Third Row: Mary Kay Booshee, Shawn Voleck, Karla Kerr, Julie Harvey, B Squad. CENTER LEFT: Concentrating on her routine is Sophmore cheerleader Trish Kusser. LOWER LEFT: Thelma Buchheim gives a leap of enthusiasm to cheer on the basketball team. TOP CENTER: Dixie Peterson and Patty Phillips lead the crowd in a cheer as Dixie checks on the front row. CENTER: Giving the camera a giggle while leaning on Shawn Voleck is Julie Harvey. Shawn and Julie are B team cheerleaders. LOWER CENTER: Homecoming queen Coleen Kusser and Budi Kusser Are busy arousing the fans at the Homcoming game. ABOVE: Corina Harvey nervously waits to begin the cheer. 95 Athletic Awards FOOTBALL Most Valuable Lineman: Steve Morford Most Valuable Back: Rex Hirsch Most Valuable Player: Rex Hirsch CROSS COUNTRY Most Improved: Dayton Sloat and Rachel Sloat Most Valuable: Becky Kusser GIRLS' BASKETBALL Most Valuable Offensive Player: Tawna Corbin Most Valuable Player: Bonnie Boiler Best Rebounder: Bonnie Boiler Most Valuable Defensive Player: Lon Garrigan Most Improved: Cheryl Mewes WRESTLING Most Valuable: Rod Kusser and Bill Gallager Most Team Spirited: Rod Kusser Most Dedicated: Rod Kusser Most Improved: Bret Singleton BOYS' BASKETBALL Most Improved: Tim Gunderson Best Defensive Player: Rex Hirsch Best Free-Thrower: Rex Hirsch Most Valuable Captain: Steve Morford Best Rebounder: Steve Morford % Bawdon Cowan Mike Hamlin Bob Ellsworth Bill Gallagher Thelma Buchheim Yearbook bonus a new camera The nine members of the yearbook staff have the responsibility of recording the happenings of the school year in the Hisodak. Many hours were spent working to carry out the theme of Going Out in Style . Senior editors Patti Cowan, Pam Mason and Leann Volek were assisted by juniors Kathy Arendt, Bonnie Boiler, Peggy Schuette, sophomores Lori Garrigan, Patricia Kusser, Dorinda Weidenbach and adviser Mrs. Jacquelyn Neuharth. During the year, staff members sold football jerseys to help finance the yearbook. New camera equipment was added during the second semester with all members of the staff learning to operate it. A darkroom was also established to enable the staff to develop their own pictures. This page. Publication staffs. Front row: P. Mason, D. Weidenbach, K. Arendt, L. Garrigan. Second row: S. Morford, P. Schuette, M. Roberts. Third row: M. Klebsch, P. Cowan. Fourth row: K. Dancey, P. Kusser, L. Volek, S. Arendt. Fifth row: C. Splettstoesser, S. Rubendall, L. Williams. Back row: B. Snodgrass, S. Wortman, D. Sloat, M. Oligmueller. Not pictured: B. Boiler. Facelift for journal layout The Pirate Journal was put out every other week during the year by Sr. editor Pam Mason. Editorials were written by Sr. editor Dayton Sloat. Ms. Mildred Wollman was adviser and Jr. editor was Sandi Rubendall. Nineteen students covered the news as reporters during the year. In addition to the senior editors, reporters were Steve Morford, Leann Volek, Mike Klebsch, Mike Roberts, Brenda Snodgrass, Susan Arendt, Jolynn LaFortune, Lorenzo Williams, Kelly Dancey, Peggy Schuette, Mike Oligmueller, Jim Anderson, Victor Nemec, Rhonda Hirsch, Dorinda Weidenbach, Sarah Wortman and Lori Garrigan. Typists were Sandi Rubendall, Bonnie Boiler, Peggy Schuette, Mary Beth Hamlin, Denise Haiwick and Sheldon Moysis. This page. Upper left. Pam Mason, an editor of both the Hisodak and Pirate Journal, was chosen as an All- State Journalist at the journalism institute last summer. Upper right. Sophomore editor Lori Garrigan searches for just the right picture to use on her layout. She looks like she saw something. Center. Keeping busy signing and reading books at the Hisodak party are Tim Gunderson, Mike Gunderson, Jim Olson and Doug Marshall. Bottom. Don't let the absence of pens fool you. Ron Heckenlaible, Kenny Myers and Doug Kroeplin arc just taking a break. FBLA members raise money Future Business Leaders of America started another year at Highmore High School. Activities were aimed at raising money for the March Convention at Sioux Falls, S. Dak. Project were selling red and white pens with the Boys Basketball and Wrestling schedule on them. The members succeeded in selling 400 pens. Crystal etchings and candles were sold before the Christmas Holidays. Dixie Peterson was the President of the club. Other officers were LeAnn Volek, Vice President; Mike Klebsch, Sec; Jolynn La Fortune, Treas; Budi Kusser, Hist; Ricki Kusser, Reporter. UPPER: Mr. Cal Jarabek, the FBLA advisor, looks over the parliamentary' procedures. CENTER: Leann Volek gives a questioning look to the camera firl for interrupting. RIGHT: a king a break from selling FBLA pens are Dave Nielson and Carol Splettstoeser. Dave is a little reluctant to give a smile. UPPER RIGHT: FBLA members- Jon Garrigan, Dixie Peterson, Dayton Sloat, Dave Nielson, Leann Volek, Denise Haiwick, Sarah Wortman, Tawna Corbin, Second Row: Janette Kusser Mike Hamlin, Mike Kutz, Cindy Bonnichsen, Carolyn Haiwick, Mr. Cal-Jarabek, Mike Klebsch, Justin Kusser, Doyle Bouzek, Meloney Walton, Lori Garrigan, Jeanne Knippling, Budi Kusser. CENTER RIGHT: FBLA members, Susan Arendt and Jon Garrigan watch over the proceedings that take place in the library. LOWER RIGHT: Jolynn LaFortune occupies herself by doing a filing assignment. 100 101 FHA plans for abundant activities The Future Homemakers of America held their first meeting with Thelma Buchheim as President. They sold caramel apples, guessed the amount of candy in a jar, had two bake sales, and a spaghetti supper to earn money. During holidays they took favors to the Rest Home. National FHA week was Feb. 11-17. This is a week set aside to acknowledge the importance of the home in all areas of our lives. The royalty of Sweetheart's Ball was changed. FFA chose four boys to be voted on. P. Cowan and B. Gallagher were elected by the student body. The Senior girls took a trip to Brookings for Little I . The members went to Redfield for the Regional meeting. D. Weidenbach ran for a regional office andC. Splettstoesser, local winner, cooked in the district beef cook-off. Awards Night recognized 11 girls with a Jr. Degree. Thelma Buchheim was Outstanding Senior, D. Weidenbach was the Outstanding Underclassman. The program for the annual Mother's Tea was a style show and installation of officers. 102 UPPER LEFT: The candidates for queen and the reigning queen for 1979 are from left to right. Julie Bawdon, Patti Cowan, winning the crown, Thelma Buchheim, Dixie Peterson, and Cindy Bonnichsen. CENTER LEFT: The FFA king candidates for sweethearts were Bob Ellsworth, Bill Gallagher, crowned king, Randy Hague, Mike Hamlin, and Derick Wortman. FAR LEFT: The FHA officers are from left to right. Bottom Row: Myra Hoffman - Historian, Do rind a Weidenbach- Reporter, Ricki Kusser-treasurer, Dixie Peterson-secretary'. Top Row: Mrs. Haiwick- advisor, Thelma Buchheim-President, and Patti Cowan (not pictured)-vice president. TOP: The FHA members-front row: C. Ellsworth, D. Stolcy, K. Beastrom, S. Volek, C. Haiwick, R. Rinehart, middle row: P. Schuette, A. Aasby, J. Bawdon, C. Splettstoescr, A. Aasby, M. Kusser, P. Boschee, T. Neilsen, M. Boschee, C. Kiaser, K. Kerr, C. Kusser, S. Kusser. Back row: S. Schuette, S. Wortman, J. Kerr, L. Volek, P. Kusser, J. Gallagher, C. Bonnichsen, P. Mason, C. Mewes. LEFT: The first three place winners for the beef-cook off are: winning first- Carol Splettstoeser, Second- place- Sarah Wortman, and third- place- Patti Cowan. 103 Debate topic energy independance The Debate topic this year was Resolved; that the United States should become significantly more energy independent. The team attended the McCarthy Invitational Tournament, Huron Holiday Tournament, PKD Tournament, two Central Forensic Conferences, Karl E. Mundt Debate Tourney, the Divisional Contest, and State Debate Tournament. The novice squad hosted an after school tourney with the visiting teams from Chamberlain, Faulkton, and Pierre attending. At the state debate tourney, Mike and Lisa Oligmueller were dropped from competition by the end of round II. Carolyn Haiwick and Dayton Sloat emerged from round III as victors but were defeated in the quarter finals and placed fourth in the tournament. UPPER RIGHT: Front; The Debators, Maxc Wortman, Denise Haiwick, and Lori Garrigan display several trophies won through out the season. Back; Other team members are Miss Wollman, Mike Oligmueller, Carolyn Haiwick, Dayton Sloat, Lisa Oligmueller. RIGHT: Carol Splettstoesser displays a nervous ?;rin as Brenda Snodgrass looks on n amazement. 104 Highmore ties for second Highmore had several competitors at the District Tournament in Faulkton in November. People in each division were Dayton Sloat, oratory division; Mike Oligmueller, serious drama; Carol Splettstoesser, serious prose; Carolyn Haiwick, poetry; and Victor Nemec, humorous. All entrants received excellent ratings. Stanley Co. won sweepstakes and Highmore and Harrold tied for second. At the state tourney, Dayton Sloat received third place in men's extemp, and Carolyn Haiwick placed fifth in women's extemp. TOP: Declam; Front; Victor Nemec, Carol Splettstoesser, Carolyn Haiwick. Back; Kirs. Anderson, jonCarrigan, Mike Aasby, Dona Stoley. CENTER LEFT: Mike Oligmueller is caught deep in thought before he recites his speech. CENTER RIGHT: Dona Stoley puts her attention on the audience. RIGHT: Brenda Snodgrass, Carol Splettstoesser, Mrs. Anderson, and Mike Oligmueller have a casual conversation about their oral interp speeches. BELOW: Dayton Sloat concentrates on his speech. 105 FFA Provides Outgrowth The FFA Chapter has been going strong in Highmore for 3 years. This year we have 30 members. The FFA judging team went to Magnesses, Redfield and the State contest. They also went to an Ag. mechanics course in Miller. This year high fruit salemen were James'Olson and Tom Gallagher. Susan Arendt and Bill Gallagher represented the Highmore FFA Chapter in the National FFA convention in Kansas City. For the first time we had a Sweethearts king from the FFA members and Bill Gallagher was chosen as king. Patti Cowan was chosen queen from the FHA members. ABOVE First Row: I. Ellsworth, D. Single, M. Aasby, J. Mashek, C. Marshall, S. Neilson Second Row: P. Schuette, B. Single, T. Gallagher, J. Oligmueller, B. Gallagher, C. Peterson, B. Whipple, S. Krog, B. Aasby, B. Hart, R. Peterson, Sir Third Row: B. Singleton, M. Brady, G. Mewes, D. Hemminger, R. Hague, D. Mewes Fourth Row: S. Kusser, S. Brady, B. Tabbert, D. Shmitt, M. Ashdown Not Pictured: B. Ellsworth, B. Gallagher, S. Arendt, T. Cowan, D. Wortman, R. Kusser, J. Anderson RIGHT: Patti Cowan and Bill Gallagher reveal their exuberance after they were crowned. CENTER RIGHT: Out of the box is Tigh Cowan on Gunner to make a quick catch of the calf. 106 Ye Ha Lets Rodeo! With a total of 34 members the Highmore High School Rodeo Club is one of the more powerful teams around. The advisor of our club this year was Marty Wortman. We elected Rex Hirsch as our president and Cindy Bonnichsen as our secretary. They handled most of the responsibility for getting the rodeo together. The Highmore rodeo was held on Mother's Day, May 13th. Other rodeos the team members attended were Clark's, Chamberlain, Winner, and Canning. BELOW: First Row: D. Hemminger, B. Hart, R. Peterson, B. Single V. Johnson, S. Volek, J. Hart, J. Knippling, R. Rinehart, S. Kusser. S. Krog, B. Cermak. Second Row: R. Kusser, M. Aasby, C. Wortman, J. Anderson, S. Wortman, P. Cowan, L. Volek, S. Knippling, M. Roberts, R. Hirsch, C. Bonnichsen, M. Hamlin, B. Gallagher, C. Peterson, B. Ellsworth, K. Arendt, P. Kusser, J. Ellsworth Tree: S. Schuette, M. Hoffman, C. Kusser, M. Kusser Not Pictured: T. Cowan, D. Wortman LEFT: Derick Wortman braces himself as he comes out of the chute. 107 Apparatus adds finer snaps Through Title 4B, the Hisodak were fortunate to buy a new camera this year. It is the first camera of this type Highmore has had. With the zoom lens, automatic flash, and tripod, the photographers were able to get some very good pictures. John Sieger instructed some interested students on how to run the camera. The photographers for the year were Sarah Wortman, Pam Mason, and Leann Volek. UPPER LEFT: Photographers- Pam Mason, Sarah Wortman, and Leann Volek. UPPER RIGHT: Cindy Bonnichsen, student librarian, also spends a free period working in the office. FAR RIGHT: Mrs. Bniggcman is caught putting up decorations at Christmas time. RIGHT: National Honor Society Members: seated- Myron Ratzlaff, Carrie Wortman, Peggy Schuctte, Pam Mason, Standing- Mike Oligmueller, Jackie Kerr, Bonnie Boiler, Kelly Dancey, Dayton Sloal, Steve Morford, Tawna Corbin, Dixie Peterson, Leann Volek, and Julie Bawdon. Not Pictured: Brenda Snodgrass, Michelle Youngquist, Durward Ratzlaff, Bonnie‘Smith, Tina Beastrom, and Carolyn Haiwick. 108 NHS Inducts Eleven The National Honor Society assembly was held this year on April 12. The active members, Pam Mason, Tawna Corbin, Dayton Sloat, Leann Volek, Steve Morford, Carrie Wortman, Dixie Peterson, Julie Bawdon, and Brenda Snodgrass presented the program. Miss DeBoer awarded certificates to the Provisional members. Van Ankrum and Richard Wurts. They are on probation for one year. Miss DeBoer also awarded certificates to new members, Mike Oligmueller, Bonnie Boiler, Jackie Kerr, Tina Beastrom, Kelly Dancey, Michelle Youngquist, Peggy Schuette, Bonnie Smith, Myron Ratzlaff, Durward Ratzlaff, and Carolyn Haiwick. 109 Band receives excellent rating Mr. Mettler, a first year teacher, directed the band this year. The concerts given throughout the year were the Fall, Christmas and the 5th Annual Band Festival. The towns involved in the Festival were Harrold, Agar, Ft. Pierre and Highmore. The pep band entertained at the home athletic events, Boys Districts, Awards Night, Graduation and Homecoming. In Aberdeen on March 30-31 the band took their usual trip to the Region IV music contest. The band received an excellent while two soloes and three ensembles were awarded superiors. TOP: Brass Section: First Row: S. Vleck, L. Roberts, M. Youngquist, Second Row; K. Criese, D. Weidenbach, K. Durfee, B. Tabbert, C. Bondy, M. Wortman. Third Row: J. LaFortune, T. Hertal, V. Nemec, 1. Anderson, D. Sloat, M. Aasby, L. Ziegler, S. Moysis, M. Oligmueller. RIGHT: G. Johnson, P. Mason,!. Bawdon, J. Arendt. FAR RIGHT: Twirlers and Majorette: S. Kusser, C. Wortman and J. Kerr. Woodwinds Section: First Row- Denise Haiwick, Lisa Oligmueller, Twyla Mize. Second Row: Linda Johnson, Mike Aasby, Carolyn Haiwick, Donna Stoley. Third Row: Bridget Nemec, Marcia Cermak, Tracy Boiler. Fourth Row: Mary Jane Lusk, Becky Fetterly, Peggy Eckstein, Cindy ElWrth, Gina Durfee. Top: Carol Splettstoeser, Sammy Dancey, Bonnie Boiler. Ill ABOVE: The two superior solos are top- Carolyn Haiwick and bottom- Victor Nemec. UPPER RIGHT: Receiving superior on their clarinet trio were D. Haiwick, T. Mize, and C. Hawick. CENTER: The clarinet quartet with D. Haiwick, L. Oligmueller, T. Mize, and C. Haiwick acquired a superior. RIGHT: Instead of making music, D. Sloat, K. Durfee, B. Tabbert, and L. Ziegler stand with their mouths open trying to catch a few flies. 112 TOP: The brass choir obtained a superior comprised of J. LaFortune, V. Nemee, K. Durfee, D. Sloat, M. Aasby, L. Roberts, M. Youngquist, S. Moysis, L. Ziegler, M. Oligmueller, J. Anderson, K. Criesc. CENTER: S. Moysis and P. Eckstein patiently wait for the rest of the band to come. LEFT: The marching band prepares for the half- time entertainment. ABOVE: Four Year Band Members- C. Splcttstoeser, J. Bawdon, C. Haiwick, P. Mason, D. Sloat, J. LaFortune, M. Klebsch and L. Ziegler. 113 Under the instruction of a new director, Mrs. Carolyn Anderson, the chorus presented a number of concerts throughout the year. These consisted of the Christmas, Valentines and Pop concerts. They also sang for Homecoming, Graduation and Baccalaureate. Rapid City was the sight of the All-State Chorus in November. The songs they melodized were Awake the Trumpets Lofty Sound , O Musica , Garden , Great Day , Give me Jesus . Upon returning they entertained for the 4-H Banquet. The music contest in Aberdeen was held March 31. Several people took soloes but only Dayton Sloat managed to receive a Superior rating. The mixed ensomble received a Superior. Doing well but not well enough to get superiors were the Girls Glee and Boys Glee. Before going they held a practice session for the parents of the chorus members. TOP: The girls glee was composed of B. Fetterley, J. Kerr, L. Volek, P. Eckstein, C. Anderson, D. Wedenbach, L. Oligmueller, M. Cermak, T. Buchheim, and C. Haiwick. CENTER: TOP: The boys glee included J. Anderson, M. Aasby, T. Gallagher, D. Sloat, R. Wurts, C. Anderson, S. Vilhauer, M. Wortman, and V. Nemec. BOTTOM: With her fingers dancing over the keyboard Carolyn Haiwick, the chorus accompanist, takes time out to smile. Chorus holds attention TOP: Chorus members: L. Volek, J. Anderson, R. Fetterley, T. Gallagher, J. Kerr, R. Wurts, P. Eckstein, M. Aasby, M. Cermak, D. Sloat, T. Buchheim, M. Wortman, L. Oligmucller, C. Anderson, D. Weidenbach, S. Vilhacr, C. Hafwick and V. Nemec. LEFT: Group Ensemble: J. Anderson, P. Eckstein, D. Sloat, R. Wurts, R. Fetterley, V. Nemec, L. Volek and J. Kerr. ABOVE: Dayton Sloat received a superior on his solo at Aberdeen. 115 TOP: It looks like chorus includes more than just singing. ABOVE: C. Pfiefer, J. Kerr, L. Volek, P. Eckstein, P. Cowan, M. Cermak, J. Bawdon, M. Wortman, listen attentively while J. Anderson sings his solo.RICHT: All-State Chorus Representatives: D. Sloat, J. Anderson, C. Haiwick, P. Eckstein, M. Cermak, V. Nemee, R. Wurts. 116 ABOVE: This was the first year at Highmore for both Mr. William McLeod and Mr. Larry Warren. Together, they acted as grade school principal. Mr. McLeod is also superintendent of the Hyde Co. School District. Mr. Warren is head basketball coach. He is also in charge of second hour study hall in the high school. WASHINGTON: Front; T. Haiwick, J. Haiwick, J. Faulstich. Back; Mrs. Rcmbolt, R. Haiwick, J. Haiwick. FRANKLIN: Front; T. Cadman, R. Bown, C. Harvey, T. Kindopp, C. Harvey, Back; C. Bown, D. Myers, C. Bown, C. Bown, Mrs. Farrell. 118 ILLINOIS: Front; T. VanDenBerg, S. Nickelson, M. VanDenBerg. Middle; C. Weidenbacn, H. VanDenBerg. Back; S. VanDenBerg, Mrs. Moulder. UPPER STEPHAN: Front; M. Durfee, L. Konrad, M. Howell, D. Bloomenrader. Back; D. White Bull, Miss Torgrimson, B. Knippling, T. Ellsworth, R. Wancenried, C. Ellsworth. LOWER STEPHAN: Front; D. King, K. King, A. Smith, F. Kitto, B. Smith. Middle; J. Jirsa, R. Wanous, S. Durfee, S. Knippling, B. White Bull, C. Bloomenrader, C. LaRoshe, A. Jirsa. Back; B. Heckenlaible, M. Krick. 119 PENO: Front; J. Pekarek, J. Pekarek, J. Pekarek. Back; C. Rinehart, Miss Du Bois, C. Pekarek. PRATT: Front; D. Knox, B. Smith, S. Jessen, K. Meek, K. Stirling, Middle; J. Jessen, C. Stirling, R. Knox, J. Jessen, J. Jessen, L. Meek, S. Jessen. Back; Mrs.Wheelhouse, B. Novotny, J. Peterson, B. Stirling, Mrs. Johnson. HOLAB1RD: Front; D. Hinkle, S. Dancey, J. Hinkle, D. Hinkle. Back; C. Marshall, L. Klebsch, M. Aasby, S. Peterson. CONVENT: Front; P. Kusser, D. Kusser. Back; D. Oligmueller, Mrs. Kutz, S. Oligmueller. SPECIAL EDUCATION: T. Cermak, R. Krog, G. Fetterly, R. Dona van, Mrs. Moliter. KINDERGARTEN: Front; N. Vlcek, L. Busse, J. Dougherty, R. Buchholz, S. Busse, S. Heezen. Middle; S. Roberts, S. McDonnell, B. Nemee, T. Campbell, N. Freier, V. Keller. Back; Mrs. Husband, K. Hoffman, S. Beagles, R. Rittel, M. Luze, T. Fonck, D. Otto, Kirs. Quinn. FIRST GRADE: Front; N. Hansen, J. Kutz, J. Peterson, l. Bawdon, Dittman, R. Thomas, H. Cerrits, C. Ballew,C. Hall, T. Rodman, J. Campbell, R. Klebsch, C. P. Haiwick, I. Aasby. J. Schuette, K. Kusser. Middle; Elmers, Back; A. Genzler, D. SECOND GRADE: Front; C. Middle; F. Ballew, T. Cowan, S. Durfee, B. Beastrom, N. Durfee, Kusser, S. Vlcek G. Luze, S. Rittel, B. Brueggeman, T. A. Knox, K. Larson, Mis. Day. Steenson, M. Lusk, A.-Blair. Weisler. Back; J. Dougherty, S. Not pictured; D. Ardry. 122 Third grade THIRD GRADE: Front; V. Ratzlaff, S. Rodman, B. Roberts, L. Hoffman, P. Smith, J. Dittman. Middle; C. Faulstich, I. McDonnell, B. Bucholz, C. Faulstich, B. Hall, M. Zastrow. Back; Miss Steinlicht, M. Coodrich, K. Otto, E. Buchok, A. Knox, R. Alfson, C. Volek, K. Knox. Fourth grade FOURTH GRADE: Front; D. Larson, T. Hansen, D. Johnson, I. Vilhauer, J. Neuharth, T. Durfee. Middle ; K. Baloun, D. Thompson, J. Lettau, B. Ardry, J. Mewes, R. Nemec. Back; D. Lusk, J. Nemec, R. Ross, T. Cowan, I. Gadd, J. Runstead, Mrs. Klebsch. Fifth grade FIFTH GRADE: Front; T. Moysis, R. Rittel, M. Moulder, A. Oehlerking, S. Vlcek, G. Garrigan, M. Jetty, S. Vlcek. hliddle; T. Roberts, G. Haiwick, M. Wieseler, L. Smith, L. Glanzcr, H. Buchok, D. Griese, K. Kusser, G. Schmidt. Back; Mrs. Moysis, Mrs. Warren, L. Hart, J. Whipple, M. Wurts, S. Durfee, L. Childs, P. Kilber, S. Schillinger, K. Freier, Mrs. Sterling. 123 SIXTH GRADE: Front; M. Cadd, P. Knox, D. Runestad, R. Genzler, D. Greise, K. Whiting, G. Larson, J. Hirsch, Middle; S. Cowan, C. Faulstich, B. Nielsen, L. Lettau, J. Cermak, C. Johnson, J. Durfce. Back; Mrs. McGirr, D. Aasby, C. Kusser, K. Vlcek, M. Smith, B. Snodgrass, P. Gadd, K. Anderson. SEVENTH GRADE: Front; J. Lusk, R. Jetty, K. Schillinger, M. Wortman. R. Sloat, J. Houdek, C. Goodrich. Middle; T. Scott, B. Kaiser, S. Vlcek, P. Wurts, C. Cowan, D. Ryan, G. Rittel, K. Kindopp, J. Morford. Back; Mr. Edwards, R. Dona van, M. Garrigan, D. Hirsch, P. Faulstick, C. Childs, K. Christensen, C. Bruce, D. Hemminger. 124 EIGHTH CRADE: Front; B. Kusser, J. Cowman. D. Zciglcr, B. Nemee, R. Rittel, G. Durfee, R. Rittel, J. Schillinger, L. Hertcl, J. Cowman. Middle; Mrs. Baloun, J. Oligmueller, M. Tabbert, D. Beastrom, J. Arendt, S. Schmidt, T. Neuharth, G. Johnke, R. Hale, M. Brady, J. Genzler, Mrs. Scott. Back; R. Smith, T. Kusser, B. Garrigan, G. Heckenlaible, R. Taylor, J. Smith, T. Corbin, T. Mire, A. Gallagher, T. Boiler. GRADE FOOTBALL: Front; J. Lusk, G. Childs, S. Dancey, R. Hale, J. Morford, R. Jetty, L. Hertel, Mr. Jarabeck. Back; J. Cowman, G. Rittel, G. Heckenlaible, G. Johnke, S. Schmidt, J. Genzler, B. Novotny, B. Sterling. Young and Determined Basketball, football, cross country, wrestling and track were several of the extra- curricular activities that kept the junior high students busy. The girls' basketball team was coached by Janna DuBois. Roger Edwards guided the boys' basketball team this season. Cheerleaders were chosen to cheer at football and boys' basketball games. Two cheerleaders were picked from the seventh grade and two were chosen from the eighth grade. They were voted on by the junior high students. CHEERLEADERS: Back; M. Tabbert, B. Kusser, C. Cowan. Front; J. Houdek. GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Front; T. Boiler, B. Kusser, J. Smith, M. Tabbert. Middle; D. Hirsch, L. Konrad, R. Sloat, D. Hemminger, T. Scott, B. Garrigan. Back; Ms. DuBois, J. Oligmeuller, A. Gallagher, G. Durfee, J. Houdek, J. Cowman, T. Corbin, T. Kusser, C. Cowan. BOYS' BASKETBALL: Front; G. Childs, M. Cadd, T. Hanson, K. Whiting. Middle; C. Goodrich, J. Lusk, D. Criese, R. Jetty. Back; C. Johnson, J. Morford, J. Cermak, R. Hale, J. Arendt, J. Genzler, G. Rittel, Mr. Edwards. 126 K-Lazy-K Ranch Inc. Hereford Cattle, Custom Hay Grinding Si Kusser And Sons, 852-2020 Joe Kusser And Sons, 852-2035 Highmore, South Dakota DALES CAFE The Little Truckstop Good Food- CERMAK TRUCKING Our Savior Lutheran Church Good Service Leland Cermak Ed Youngquist, Pastor Roger And Carolyn Kutz Phone: 852-2475 852-9288 Highmore, South Dakota Highmore, South Dakota HIGHMORE NURSING HOME Worship: Town 10:00 a.m. Country 8:00 a.m. Sunday School: Town 11:00 a.m. Country 9:00 a.m. NORTHWESTERN PUBLIC Where the resident enjoys the fruits of SERVICE COMPANY maturity with the sense of security Alvin Wolfe, Administer Highmore, South Dakota A Penny goes a long way when you use electricity from Northwestern Public Service Company 57345 Highmore, South Dakota T T X1 J I g J g J I I UI, Loans Insurance Money Order Checking Accounts Savings Safety Deposit Boxes Confidential Quick Safe Service Highmore, South Dakota Phone 852-2251 FIRST STATE INSURANCE AGENCY A Complete Insurance Service” Life Insurance Farm Package Policies ome Owners Auto, Truck-Farm Business Fire And Extended Coverage General Liability Fast, Dependable Service HURD-LUZE FUNERAL HOME Mike And Delores Luze Highmore, South Dakota 57345 Phone 852-2432 FARMERS UNION OIL COMPANY Marvin Steensen, Manager 123 First Street S.W, Highmore S.D. 57345 Phone 852-2267 Where The Customer Is The Company Chemicals Fertilizer Petroleum Products Tires, And Accessories DUANE S HIGHMORE FURNITURE AND CARPET Quality Furniture And Carpet At Low Overhead Prices Phone 852-2590 Highmore, South Dakota 57345 HIGHMORE LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE SALE EVERY THURSDAY Serving Central South Dakota Phone 852-2211 Highmore, South Dakota 57345 CANODE'S BAR MIXED DRINKS HAMM’S ON TAP PHONE 8520985 HIGHMORE. SOUTH DAKOTA 57345 SULLY BUTTES TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INCORPORATED St. Mary’s Catholic Church Masses Sunday-11 a.m. Saturday Summer 8:00 p.m. Winter 7:30 p.m. Fr. Paul Bachman Highmore 57345 lit-' Vci 1 f -v Jtmw THE TOP DRAWER Best Dresser In Town’’ Phone 852-2264 Highmore, South Dakota 57345 Aim CMALMIMS Day 853-2153 Night 853-2435 DYER IMPLEMENT, INC. ALLIS CHALMERS OWATONNA - MEIROE - DUAL . SUND SALES SERVICE Box 31 Miller. S. D. LIPS HAVEN LOUNGE g DINING Honda Lounge CHUCK’S SHOE SERVICE AND CLOTHING Enjoy The Economy Of Quality Home Of The Largest Cowboy East Of The Missouri Levi-Maverick-Lee Tony Lama-Nocona-Hondo-Acme Cowtown-Olsen Stelzer Miller, S.D. Virgil Lips, Owner 57345 Phone 852-2022 Highmore MILLER LIVESTOCK AND RANCHWEAR Quality Name Brand Merchandise At Low Economic Prices Miller South Dakota 57345 PIONEER GARAGE Ford Farmhand Fox International Duel Polaris Zenith Admiral Swhwartz New Holland Melroe Dakon Richarton Wagons RCA Motorola PHIL CO Highmore, South Dakota 57345 Phone 852-2313 Jan Busse, Owner fateotxuf TftoteC LOCATED ON U.S. HIGHWAY 14 WEST OP 14-47 JUNCTION MR. ANO MRS. MIKE McDONNELL. OWNERS AND OPERATORS PHONE 605 852-9990 OR 852-2126 P. O. BOX 60 HIGHMORE. 8. OAK. 57345 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Orland Sloat, Pastor Sundays Church School-9:45 a.m. Morning Worship-11:00 a.m. McDonald s meat AND LOCKER SERVICE Craftsman Meat Processors Highmore, South Dakota 57345 FAIR HAIR Full Service Beauty Salon 116 Iowa St. Phone 852-2586 Highmore, South Dakota 57345 WHEELHOUSE Trenching Plumbing Plumbing, Bobcating , Pipefitting - Pumps, Ritchie Stock Waters 852-2655 Highmore, S.D 57345 Phone 852-2687 Highmore, South Dakota 57345 Bob Houdek’s Standard Top Quality Products Fast Dependable Service Rob Houdek- Assist. Manager Phone 852-2456 Highmore, South Dakota 57345 ELLERTON'S HARDWARE Maytag We Service What We Sell Phone 852-2332 Highmore, South Dakota 57345 Everett And Lorraine Ellerton Frosty Freeze Best Food In Town Specialize In Tacos Betty And Ginger Phone 852-2727 ft Jacs Corner Country Grocery And General Merchandise Gas Tires and Batteries Stock Feeds And Salts Vaccines And Vet Supplies Bob And Bernice Ellsworth Phone 852-9013 Stephan, South Dakota 57346 Fire And Extended Coverage Home Guard Farm Liability Auto Insurance Life Insurance flobil Service Lawrence Stoley Insurance Agency Phone 852-2065 Highmore SD 57345 Dale’s Hi-Way Service Mobil Products Everything In Your Building Needs Steve Gerrit Box 265 Highmore, S.D. 57345 S H Green Stamps Pipe Bending AAA Phone 852-2421 Highmore, South Dakota 57345 THOMPSON HONEY COMPANY Phone 852-2343 Hiehmore South Dakota 57345 RODMAN'S REFRIGERATION AND APPLIANCE 406 3rd St. S.W. Serve All Your Repair Needs Refrigeration, Heating, Plumbing Highmore S.D. JOHNSONS TRUCKING Grain Livestock Local And Long Distance 1-605-852-2647 127-8th S.W. Highmore GARRIGAN CHEVROLET MIDWEST SUPPLY MILLER CHAMRERLAIN PLATTE AUGSPURGER CHEVY AND RLIICK MILLER w O.i.w.y w • O� ' £ • CRANE’S RADIATOR GENERAL SHOP REPAIR Welding And Blacksmithing RAY DOLORES CRANE, owner Highmore, South Dakota 57345 Phone 852-2617 WELDING IMPLEMENT AND WATER WELL SUPPLIES J . « sm HIGHMORE 852'213 Jerry Ulcek Quality Mobile Products Heating Oil-Gasoline Diesel Fuel-Oil, Grease Highmore S.D. Phone 852-2434 Abstracts Of Title TITLE INSURANCE REAL ESTATE Phone (605) 852-2701 Barnes Gary Abstract Company Highmore So. Dak. 57345 Blanch T. Kass President An Kass, Secretary ■ ; I ]; ELAINE'S YARN : ; R.D. AUTRY ■ AND HOBBY : VETERINARY CENTER CLINIC • Crafts . Congratulations ■ Hobbies Seniors Bernat Yarns ■ Macrame Supply Phone 852-2419 Highmore : So. Dak. Highmore So. Dak. ; : The First National Bank of Miller Auto Bank its % POWDER PUFF BEAUTY SALON HIGHMORE CO OP ASSOCIATION ►ecializc In iicutting Highmore 852-2678 Highmore, South Dakota 852-205? Coast To Coast Stores M U; JONES onus .. .Total Hardware THE PRESCRIPTION STORE PHONE 853-3310 MILLER, S. DAK. 57362 219 N. Broadway Miller, So. Dak. 57362 HYDE COUNTY GRAIN FEED, INC. Highmore, So. Dak. 852-2248 Zip feeds. Loomix Liquid Supplements salts, minerals, custom grain cleaning. buying and storing. Independently owned Scherr Implement, Inc Your John Deer Dealer FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS FSliC OFFICE IN HURON AND MILLER. S.D. FSUC WILBER S FEED AND SEED Your Future Is Ours Phone: 853-3J61 Miller, So. Dak. 57362 MILLER REXALL DRUG Scherr Ford-Mercury Cars And Pick-Ups Phone: 853-2482 Box 258 Miller, So. Dak. 57362 Depend On Us Your Doctor Does Gift-Mail Orders Hallmark Cards Phone 853-3647 Prescriptions Vctinary Supplies Miller, So. Dak. 57362 Martin Bonnichsen Ranch The Bonnichsen Family Angus Brangus Ameifax Commercial Cattle Phone 852-2724 Highmore, S.D. 57345 Index A Aasby, Amy 18, 103 Aasby, Angie 3, 18, 62, 103 Aasby, Ben 34 , 38, 106 Aasby, Mike 44. 105, 106, 107, 116, 113, 114, 115 Alumbaugh, Susan 18, 32 Anderson, Carolyn 45, 105, 114, 115 Anderson, Gustav 10, 49, 62, 72, 74 Anderson, Jim 8 , 9, 11. 44 , 73, 74. 98, 99. 110, 113, 114, 115. 116 Anderson, Justin 2, 44, 51, 107 Ankrum, Vance 44, 51 Ankrum, Vanessa 18, 19, 60, 61 Arendt, Kathy 4 . 34 , 85 , 87 , 90, 91. 92. 93, 98. 107 Arendt, Susan 18, 61, 66, 92, 93, 98 Ashdown, Mike 52, 72, 82, 88, 106 Danccy, Shannon 53, 78, 88, 89 DeBoer, Doreen 35, 88, 89 Durfee, Kevin 44 . 46 , 73, 110, 112, 113 E Eckstein, Peggy 44 , 47 , 51, 88, 89, 111, 113, 114. 11S, 116 Edwards, Roger 88 , 69 , 93 Ellsworth. Bob 20 , 72 . 85 , 86 , 97, 102, 107 Ellsworth, Cindy 5, 52, 53, 67, 78, 88, 89, 103, 111 Ellsworth, Jeff 45, 51. 85. 106, 107 F Fetterley, Beck)-45, 47. 64, 111, 114, 115, 116 llirsch, Rhonda 45, 48 Hoffman. Myra 46 , 50 , 76 , 79, 102, 107 Houdck, Randy 52 , 54 , 57 , 61, 72, 82, 90. 91 Houdek, Scott 54 J Jarabek, Cal 53 . 80 . 82 , 90 , 91, 100, 101 Jennings. Jim 4, 36, 66, 72, 75, 80, 82. 63, 41 Johnke, Gordon 46, 48, 72, 85, 90. 91 Johnke, Vicki 21 ohnson, Beth 6, 46, SI ohnson, Gerard 46. 110 ohnson, Lam- 22, 30 ohnson, Linda 47, 111 Johnson, Ron 36, 42 ohnson, Thca 54 kshnson, Valla 37, 107 B G Baloun, Kevin 18, 22, 30 Baloun, Sharon 48 Bawdon, Julie 19 , 29 , 67 , 97, 102, 108, 110, 113, 116 Bcastrom, Karen 52, 103 Beastrom, Tina 19, 108 Boiler, Bonnie 2 . 8 , 31. 34 , 70, 76 , 88 , 89 , 94, 108, 111 Bondy, Chucky 34 , 40 . 42 , 88 . 89. 110 Bonnichsen, Cindy 17, 18, 19, 22, 67 , 69 , 70 , 76. 101, 102, 103, 107, 109 Boschec, Mary Kay 9 , 52 , 57 , 94, 103 Boschee, Penny 44 , 47 , 50, 103 Bouzek, Doyle 34 , 35 , 67. 101 Brady, Anne 44 Brady, Mark 19, 106 Brady. Scott 34 . 73 , 80 , 82 , 83, 106 Branine, Kay 44, 50 Bruce, Jill 52 Bruce, Troy 35, 36 Brucggeman, Connie 58, 109 Buchheim, Thelma 13, 19, 31, 88, 89 , 94 , 97, 102, 114, 115 Buchholz, Martin 53 C Cadman, Teresa 19, 22 Ccrmak, Bob 35. 39. 107 Cermak, Marcia 44 , 47. Ill, 114, 115, 116 Corbin, Tawna 19 . 69 , 70, 71, 76. 101, 108 Cowan, Mari 34 , 35 , 64 , 76 Cowan, Patti 20, 22, 31, 67, 88, 89 , 97 , 98, 102, 103, 106, 107, 116 Cowan, Tigh 7, 52, 53, 72, 84, 106 Cowman, Dianne 35, 43, 68 D Dancey, Kelly 13. 35. 63. 98, 108 Dancey, Sammv 53, 78, 88, 89, 111 Gadd, Dave 35 Gallagher, Alison 45 Gallagher, Bill 3, 13, 20, 26, 29, 72 . 84 , 86 , 97, 102, 106, 107 Gallagher, Brendan 35, 72 Gallagher, Jocelyn 53 , 78 , 88 , 89, 103 Gallagher, Tom 53. 106, 114, 115, 116 Garrigan, Jon 20 , 22 , 27 , 72 , 75, 93, 101, 105 Garrigan, Lori 44 , 45 . 51, 61, 76, 86, 89, 98, 99, 101, 104 Gauer, Renee 54 Giescl, Molly 36 GoodVoicc, Conrad 53, 73 GoodVoice, Darla 45 Cricsc, Kevin 53, 110, 113 Cunderson, Nlikc 3, 10, 13, 20, 72, 99 Gunderson, Pam 45 Gunderson, Teresa 53 Gunderson, Tim 20, 66 , 72 , 73, 74 . 80 , 90 . 91. 99 H Hague, Randy 3, 12 , 20, 102, 106 Haiwick, Carolyn 9 , 20. 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116 Haiwick, E cnise 8, 10, 11, 52, 53, 88, 89, 104, 111, 112 Haiwick, Gloria 36, S9. 102 Hamlin. Mary 45. 48, 51, 78, 88, 89 Hamlin. Mike 6, 21, 22, 72, 73, 80 . 90 , 91, 97, 101, 102, 107 Hamlin, Pam 45 Hansen, Roger 30, 32, 60 Hart. Ben 45 , 51, 84. 106, 107 Hart, Janet 6 , 21, 29 , 64 , 94, 107 iiarvey, Corinna 13, 21, 94 iiarvey, Julie 45, 76, 78, 94 iiarvey, Karen 53, 78, 94 Heckenlaible, Ron 13, 36, 99 Heintz, Monte 37 Hemminger, Don 54 , 55, 106, 107 Hertel, Todd 6, 11, 45, 72, 85. 110 Hirsch, Rex 6, 21. 25, 72, 75, 80, 96, 107 K Kaiser. Cindy 13, 36, 37, 42, 103 Kerr, Jackie 37 , 39 , 40. 103, 108, 111, 114, 115, 116 Kerr, Karla 54 , 94, 103 Klebsch, Lynn 54 Klebsch, Mike 6, 18, 22, 59, 61, 72 . 80 , 98 , 98. 101, 113 Knippling, Jeanne 47, 51, 101, 107 Knippling, Suzy 22, 107 Kroeplin, Doug 54 , 55 , 99 Krog, Loretta 20, 22, 32 Krog, Shayne 37, 72, 106, 107 Kusser, Budi 47, 51, 76, 78, 101 Kusser, Coleen 6, 9, 22, 29, 76, 103, 107 Kusser, Jeanette 47, 101 Kusser, Justin 35 , 38 , 40 . 41, 72, 80 , 82, 101 Kusser, Marilyn 52, SS. 58 , 94, 103. 107 Kusser, Patricia 3 , 44 , 47 . 94 . 98, 103, 107 Kusser, Ricki 44 . 47 , 76 , 78 , 84, 87. 102, 107 Kusser, Rod 35, 38, S6, 73, 84 Kusser, Suzy 12 , 34 , 38 , 40 , 76, 85 , 87 . 93 . 94, 103, 106, 107. Ill Kutz, Lisa 55 Kutz, Lori 8, 51 Kutz, Mike 12, 18, 22, 23, 73, 80, 101 L LaFortunc. Jeanna 55, 94 LaFortune, Jolynn 10, 22, 23, 101. 110, 113 Lusk, Mary Jane SS, 78 , 88 , 89. Ill M McCloud, Mark 48 McCloud, Tim 23 McDonnell. Kirk 22, 23, 64, 72, 74 McLeod, William 12, 32, 60, 61, 118 Marks, Scon 56 , 58 , 87 Marshall, Doug 23, 33, 99 Marshall, Greg 38. 39, 42, 106 Mashck, Jackie 56, 106 Mashek, Jeff 38 Mason, Pam 10, 22, 23, 98, 99, 103, 108, 109, 110, 113 Mettle , James 46, 110 Mewes, Cheryl 5 , 48 , 49, SI, 70, 76 , 78 , 96, 103 Mewes, Dan 22, 23, 33, 106 Mewes, Cary' 38, 85, 106 Mize, Twyla 56 , 88 , 89, 111, 112 Morfond, Steve 22, 24, 25, 72, 74, 75, 80, 93, 109 Movsis, Sheldon 56, 90, 91, 110, Myers, Kenny 44 . 48 , 51, 99 N Neilsen, Scott 38, 39. 41, 42, 106 Neilsen, Tina 49, 103 Nemcc, Victor 9, 49, 105, 110, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116 Ncuharth, Jacquelyn 44 Nielson, Dave 18. 24, 61, 80. 93, 100, 101 Nielson, Jeff 49 Novotny, Karen 55 Oligmuellcr, Lisa 56, 104, 111, 112, 114. 115 Oligmuellcr, Mike 8, 9, 11, 34, 39, 41. 61, 98, 104, 105, 110, 113 Oligmuellcr, Jeff 4, 24, 106 Olson, James 10, 24, 31, 99 Pekerck, Brian 24, 31, 63 Pekarek, Scott 49, 51, 73, 82, 88, 89 Peterson, Colin 40, 72, 107, 107 Peterson, Dixie 6, 18, 24. 29, 68, 94, 101, 102, 108 Peterson, Larry’ 56 , 67, 106 Peterson, Ross 49 , 87, 106, 107 Pfeifer. Creig 24, 30, 72, 80, 82, 116 Phillips, Patty 40, 94 Ratzlaff, Durward 24 Ratzlaff, Myron 24 Rinehart, Robin 21. 25, 103, 107 Roberts, Deb 25, 88, 89. 93 Roberts, Doug 40, 62, 76, 78, 85, 87 Roberts, Linda 47, 49, 93, 110, 113 Roberts, Mike 25, 26, 30, 72, 80, 90 , 91, 98, 107 Rubendall, Sandi 13 , 36 . 40 . 42, 98 Ryan, Brad 49, 51, 63, 72, 82, 83, 90, 91 Schaffer. Marlow 38, 70, 76, 78, 88, 89 Schmidt, Dave 40, 106 Schuette, Peggy 13, 34, 40, 42, 61, 98, 103, 106, 108 Schuette, Sheri 56, 103, 107 Scott, Phyllis SO Service Staff 68 Single, Dan 56, 106 Single, Roberta 40 , 66 , 68 , 88, 89, 106, 107 Singleton, Brett 35, 40, 67, 84, 85, 106 Sloat, Dayton 9, 11, 25, 90, 91, 93 , 98, 101, 104, 105, 108, 110, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116 Smith, Bonnie 25, 31, 63, 108 Smith, Diane 49 Smith, Kathy 2S, 33 Smith, Sarah 49 Snodgrass, Barry 17, 40 Snodgrass, Brenda 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 26 , 94 , 98, 104 Splcttstoeser, Carol 7, 8, 10, 22, 26, 98, 100, 103, 104, 105, 111, 113 Sporrer, Tess 21, 22, 26 Stccnsen, Dave 4, 35, 40, 67, 72, 73 80 82 Stoley, Don 8, 11, 17 , 52 . 56, 103, 105, 111 Tabbert, Brian 8, 26, 72. 106 Tabbert. Bruce 6 , 8 , 9 , 44 , 50, 51, 61, 72, 82, 83, 110, 112 Taylor, Dale 40 Taylor, Pam 50 Taylor, Ronda 20, 22, 26, 30 Vilhauer, Steve 56 , 87, 114, 115 Vlcek, Susan 56, 110 Volek, Leann 18. 22, 27, 78. 98, 100, 101, 103, 107, 108, 114, 115, 116 Volek, Shawn 56, 78, 79, 103, 107 W Walton, Melanie 56, 101 Warren, Larry 72 . 80 . 90 , 91, 118 Weidenbach, Dorinda 8, 11, 17, 48, 51, 76, 78. 88, 89, 98. 102, 110, 114, 115, 116 Wheelhouse, Lennicc 68 Whipple, Bill 48. 51, 106 Whiting, Sally 57, 63 Williams, Lorenzo 27 , 28 , 72 , 75, 90, 91, 92, 93, 98 Wollman, Millie 32 . 34, 104 Wortman, Carrie 12, 22, 27, 28, 69 , 70 . 76 , 94, 107, 111 Wortman, Derick 41, 3 , 84 , 87, 100. 107 Wortman, Max 6 , 52 , 56 . 61, 73, 82 , 90 , 91, 104, 110, 114, 1 IS, 116 Wortman, Sarah 6, 9, 51, 76, 78, 79 , 88 , 89 , 94 . 98 101, 103, 107, 108 Wurts, Richard 51, 114, 115, 116 Youngquist, Michelle 8, 9, 10, 39, 41 Youngquist, Mike 8, 54, 56, 110, 113 Zeigler, Lynn 27, 110, 112, 113 The end of a decade brings new beginnings. As we seniors leave HHS, we and everyone else are Going-Out in Style into a new decade and new experiences. We, the editors of the Hisodak, hope that as you look through this book, you will have fond memories of the school years for 1978-1979. Pam Mason Patti Cowan _______________ Leann Volek _________________