Laurel High School - Laurels Yearbook (Laurel, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1962 volume:

THE '62 LAURELS PRC SCMTS I. LETTER, FROM. 7f-IE EDITORS. . 3 II. ADMINISTRATION.......4 III. FRE£W UEN..........15 IV. SOPHOMORES.........23 V. JUNIORS............30 V. SENIORS.............36 vii. ACnvmES............52 Mil. ORGANIZATIONS.......Si pa ADVERTISING.........92 The editors and annual staff of the 1962 Laurels are proud to give this book to the student body of Laurel High School. We have tried to accomplish our goal by preserving all your treasured memories of your school year '61-'62. We sincerely hope that we have succeeded and that you enjoy your book as much as we have enjoyed making it. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Mr. Basil Helgeson, our advisor, our advertisers, and to everyone who has helped in any way. Co-Editors 3 The health and well being of this great nation is dependent upon you, the youth of America. The primary interest of the Laurel school is to guide and assist you in developing your potential to the fullest. It is only thus that the individual can reach a successful life and contribute a full share of his talents to the welfare of our country. Your goal. A SUCCESSFUL LIFE, can only be reached by making use of all the opportunities offered. Let no one do less. May God Bless You All. 'jJUJL • C � � V • . _ 6 It is a distinct pleasure to have this opportunity to congratulate the graduating seniors on all their past accomplishments and to extend Laurel High School’s best wishes for all future endeavors. To members of the other classes, it is hoped that this book will bring back memories of a year full of high accomplishments and pleasant associations. B ooji l of JjuuCfiilcw SEATED, L. to R.: Wayne Lovgren, Robert Burns, Jack Mayes, Henry Koppelman, and Kenneth Hageman. Board going over blue prints of new high school with architects School CM —OfjfjlCC SmritoM 7 MRS. ROXY HARMON Judy Shay and Rickie Frank UuSic DypajdtomJb MISS BETTY LOU BERLAND M.M. , Montana State University; Vocal Music. Open your mouth, sit up, breath, smile” MR. RICHARD BAKER B. M. , Montana State University; Band. No, of course you don't have to, you get to” Duu£ iS AuuCCtilOvv- Libvvuj DepctAifti rtb MR. RICHARD STERRETT. Eastern Montana College of Education; Driver Education. Students who take Drivers Training are involved in fewer accidents than those who have no professional training MRS. IRENE GREENLEAF B.S. , Wisconsin State College; Librarian, Junior Class Sponsor. Now this is another one of my favorite books, Dale 8 MR. RAYMOND KRAMER B.A. . Iowa State Teachers College; Advanced Algebra, Solid Geometry, Geometry, Trigonometry, Sponsor of Freshman Class. Your bulletin board - a source of information MR. ROBERT BARNHART B.S. , Montana State College; Algebra, General Mathematics, Senior Class Sponsor. You must learn the axioms in order to do Algebra properly Spanish D jpojiJbwj — MR. RODNEY BLAIN B. S. , Eastern Montana College of Education; General Mathematics, 8 Science, Junior Class Sponsor. Be quiet, Jerry MRS. PATRICIA GRUENERT B.A. , Carson-Newman; M.A., University of Tennessee; Spanish I II; Spanish Club Sponsor. Se llaman a bunch of nuts 9 MRS. BESSIE RUSSELL B. S. , Montana State College; Steno I and II, Bookkeeping, Soph. Sponsor. Kathy and Elaine being taught some of the secretarial skills MR. BASIL HELGESON M.E. , Montana State University; Typing I and II, Annual Sponsor. Sandra learning proper stroking technique f-ftsfoiy DojDCtAJhnetcb MR. GEORGE CHAPMAN B. S. , Rocky Mountain College; American and World History, Sponsor Senior Class. We discuss the past and eye the future” MR. ROBERT GRAHAM B. S. , Eastern Montana College; Civics, Geography, Sociology, Present Day Problems, Assistant Coach, F. T. A . Sponsor. Yes, Dale, the world still goes round and round 10 MR. CARL KOSKI B. S., Montana State College; English I; Frosh. Sponsor. Take a letter, please MR. CHESTER BLAYLOCK M.E., Montana State College; English II, Junior Play Sponsor. Fred, what have you been doing? MRS. LOIS ELDA LARSON M.S.. Kansas State College; Eng. III. Journalism, Laurel Leaves, Quill and Scroll. The Laurel Leaves Big Wigs working on the winter issue MRS. NELL GAMBLE B.A. , Northeastern State College; English IV, Senior Play Sponsor. Remember, Dale, that when Pope said, 'a little learning is a dangerous thing,' he emphasized the word LITTLE, not learning II MISS PATRICIA MORGAN B. S., Montana State College; Home Economics I, II, and III, F.H.A. Sponsor. Accurate measurements, Kathy MRS. GENEVIEVE McGARRY B.S. , Saint Theresa College; Biology, General Science, Freshman Class Sponsor. Your internal organs would look like this, Kenny” MR. JACK NEITZ M. S. , Montana State College; Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Freshman Class Sponsor. Now for all practical purposes, this is true” MR. DELMAR DUNHAM B.S. , Rocky Mountain College, M.E., Colorado A M; Guidance, Sophomore Class Sponsor. And your plans for the next forty years? 12 VoCOiUmjOtllT V OJtfoyiQMb MR. WILBERT THURN M.S. , Colorado State University; Junior and Senior Industrial Arts. Design is Important MR. HAROLD COLLINS Attended Montana State College; T. I.. T. I. Club Sponsor. ' Boys will be boys' or men - their choice PtiyscioJH MISS DARLENE SPEK B. A. , Montana State University; Junior and Senior High Physical Education. Home Economics. Sponsor of Pep Club and G.A.A. Well almost a perfect handstand, Barb MR. DON PETERSON B.A. , Montana State University; Coach. Physical Education. Correct form leads to the perfect shot 13 f-l Obdi Cu twttcuv SWy UcM MRS. VIVIAN HILL B. A. , Grinnell. You kids are all so wonderful when you're good MR. KENNETH WALTON Let there be light CuStwfccutS Margaret Lackman. Lydia Wegner. Larry Vogel, Louise Schreiner, Virginia Michael 14 15 Fred Bolenske Sharon Boucher Harold Branstetter Doug Braun Don Bray Russell Bray Judy Brester Charlotte Brohaugh Bernie Brown Nellie Bruce Roberta Butkey Bob Campbell Chuck Cashmore Phil Clark Marianne Cook Betty Allan Bob Allen Howard Andrews Jerry Bangert Mary Barclay Kay Barsness Noel Birkland David Beattie Ron Bermes Jerome Besel Marjorie Dietz Sheron Dolechek Noel Dolven Nancy Duff Ken Dunham Judy Eberhardt Dale Ebersviller Linda Ehrlick Roxanne Faught Larry Field Dan Finley Cassandra Fox Dianne Fox Wayne Fox Carol Frank Linda Frank Jerry Franzen Cynthia Frickel Tom Frickel David Frost Kenny Gomer Bruce Gradwohl Sandy Gradwohl Blain Grossman Ken Hageman f' V Judith Hall Pze luM v Sandra Hettinger Charles Hill Jennifer Hirschfelt David Hoppe Bert Hopple Ed Horning Carol Hotchkiss Jerry Hughes Tom Hughes Dean Ingraham Diane Ingraham Sandy Ingraham Gail Jacobson Gene Jeffries Karen Jones Jack Keener Linda Kellogg Robert Kelly Karen Kilpatrick Norman Klein Karen Koppelman Leslie Kucera George Kuper Randy Lackman JoAnn Lawrenz Charles McGarry Verleen McLaughlin Mike McManus Joanne Menello Glenn Meyers Sandy Michael Judy Miller Jacque Morrow George Myers Ricky Nelson Bonnie Lawver Nancy Lenhardt Sandra Ludwig Larry Lumsdo' Donna Marks Jacque Rooley Bill Ruff Juanita Sandman Kod Scheidecker Linda Schiller 20 David Parenteau Diane Parenteau Bobby Parker Robert Pastian Carolyn Peterson Connie Philhower Ric Porter Gerald Rangitsch Bob Reisinger Jean Reisinger Ron Robertus Tom Robertus George Rogers Mary Riojas Mick Romee Wes Nicholas Lori Schmidt Connie Schreiner Janice Schreiner Bodray Schumacher Greg Shay Jerry Smith Ken Stahl Vicki Stahley Gloria Stewart John Sweeney Claudia Walton Sharon Warren Randy Weis Dollie Weishaar Ted Whitfieid PrnimAtv CHass Nistouf The Freshmen began orbiting toward their goal in the fall of '61 by electing Chuck Cashmore as then-leader. Jackie Morrow was elected Vice-President; Sally Olson, Secretary; Carol Frank, Treasurer; John Sweeney and Judi Hall, SAC representatives. King and Queen candidates for the Laurel Leaves Dance were: Betty Allen and Mike McManus. The freshmen sponsored an April dance with a Beat-nick theme. Paulette Strieker and Brad Wilder were chosen to represent this class at the Sadie Hawkins Dance. Sponsors for the freshmen were: Mrs. Genevieve McGarry, Mr. Jack Neitz, and Mr. Ray Kramer. 22 23 Dennis Allwin Donna Anderson Nick Badilla Sarah Badilla Pat Bathurst Dick Behm Bob Bender Roger Berst Donna Brennan Richard Brester Monta Broadus David Bruce Lon Bundy Mason Caldwell Tom Cornett Chris Cromwell Tom Crow Larry Daggett Rose Doheny Ronnie Dove Rod Easton Sue Easton Fred Eggleston Alvin Eisenbraun Larry Erb Ted Fink Pat Foley Susan Foster Larry Foust Dale Frank Loren Frank Marva Frank Pat Frank Sheryl Frank Francis Gary Terry Gaub Sandy Gilmer James Golden Sandra Gratwohl Karyle Hamby Cheryl Hergett Sandy Herman Diane Hewitt Roy Horning Richard Humes James Hunt Don Johnson Gary Kautz June Kautz Lonnie Kellogg Cora Kerr Larry Kiesz Jerry Kinney Sherry Kline Kenny Knight Chuck Knuckey Lois Kukes Leonard Lamb Danny Lawyer Maryann LeDuc Ken McArthur John McLaughlin Kathy Metcalf Elsie Metzger David Michael Donna Schatz Rick Schessler Rod Schmall Sherry Schreiber Priscilla Senitte ■ David Reichert Edna Scammon John Simpson John Soares Rod Sorg Gary Spoon Susan Stadalman Doug Rice Yvonne Roach Harold Roth Jack Stevens Jerry Stevick Ann Treumann Hans Treumann Bob Ulschak Erna Ungefucht Lilly Ungefucht Ray Unterseher Albert Uribe RoAnne VanNice Orwald Volmer Alan Waddell Diane Waddell Terry Wagner Jim Wagner Sharon Whitfield Susan Williams Tom Williams Emily Wilson Jim Yager 28 Betty Weishaar Larry Wagner Mary Ellen Wall Barbara Watson David Weis Qc hoivtO'te TANYA YOUNG The sophomore class continued their journey by electing Allan Waddell, President; David Weiss, Vice-President; Sandie Herman, Secretary; Valley Ness, Treasurer; and Maryanne Leduc and Mike Horning, SAC representatives. Wistouj The class was honored with a first place float in the homecoming parade which was held in the fall. Daisey Mae and Li'l Abner candidates for the Sadie Hawkins Dance were Jerry Kinney and Agnes Fenwick. Dale Frank and Kathy Metcalf were the candidates for the Laurel Leaves Dance. The sophomores sponsored a record hop in the gymnasium on March 24. The sophomores were under the direction of Mr. Dunham and Mr. Koski. 29 Lance Armstrong Marcia Baus Hazel Beddor Tom Behm Bill Bolenske Carol Bolick Phyllis Bolke Judy Branstetter Sam Brenden Larry Burns Q - m m o e 1 V •� rki Barbara Busby Richard Christian Clifford Collins Nancy Cook Francis Deis L -9? A § © mi ' T . • . 4. Ronald Deyle Phil Dietz Allaine Dittrich Pat Doheny Arvella Dolechek Phyllis Eggert Ronnie Faught Jim Foster Jon Fox Maryilyn Frank Bonnie Freund David Frickel Terry Fukado Ken Gerke Michael Gradwohl Beverly Gremmer Terra Lou Groshelle Barbara Hamilton Shirley Hanson John Harman Kenny Hartman Lana Helgeson Gordon Herman James Holcomb Dennis Johnson Robert Kacalek Freddie Kautz Donald Keele Roxy Kilpatrick Judy Kindsfather Vic Lehr Dale Loewen Clifford Lorash Donna Malcolm Bruce Markegard Bernadine Martens Mark McManus Stan Metzger Maureen Miller Dale Milligan Lanny Moline Charlotte Mutzenberger Ronn Nielson Barbara Noel Sam Ontko Gene Ostwald Mary Ann Peterson Mike Piret Eldena Riddle Rita Rivard Harvey Schumacker Stanley Smith Susan Stevens Linda Stoltz Dennis Stonusten Bill Strauch Randy Strending Linda Swartz Todd Tetzlaff Robert Unterseher Dale Frank NO PICTURES AVAILABLE:. Tim Kautz Ronn Watts Merrill Watkins Ardie Wilder Judy Wombolt Neal Wood Judy Watson JtutUw CIm$ f-fKtcwy The juniors won second place on their float for homecoming. Candidates for Laurel Leaves king and queen were Rita Rivard and Terry Fukado. Lance Armstrong and Terra Lou Groshelle were the candidates for the Sadie Hawkins Dance. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Greenleaf, Miss Morgan, and Mr. Blaine, the juniors sold concessions at football and basketball games. The climatic event of the year was the Junior-Senior Prom which was held April 28, 1962. Preceding the prom a banquet was held in honor of the seniors at the Masonic Temple. The theme, Over the Rainbow, was carried out at both the banquet and the dance. The senior class colors, turquoise and silver, helped in carrying out the theme. The juniors continued their journey into space, by electing Jon Fox, President; Barbara Noel, Vice-President; Judy Wombolt, Secretary; Gene Ostwald, Treasurer; and Barbara Busby and Lanny Moline, SAC Representatives . The juniors presented the play, Ask Any Girl, ” under the direction of Mr. Chester Blaylock. 35 Barbara Busby, Shirley Hanson, and Bonnie Freund, were elected Girls’ State Delegates. Boys' State Delegates were: 36 BARBARA JEAN ALLAN Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2; GAA 2; Hi Choir 3,4; A Cappella 1, 2,3,4; Laurelaires 2,3,4; Ensembles 1,2,3,4; Music Festival 2,3,4; Honor Society 4; Span. Club 1; Girls' State 3; Carousel 3; Class Play 3; Quill Scroll 3,4; Homecoming Princess 4. MARGARET LENORE ALLEN Pep Club 1.4; GAA 2,3; Hi Choir 3,4; A Cappella 1,2,3,4; Ensembles 1,3, 4; SAC 2,3, Sec. 4; FHA 1,2, Sec. 3, V-Pres. 4, Dist. Pres., State V-Pres. 4; FT A 2, Sec.-Treas. 3, V-Pres. 4; Carousel 3; Girls' State Alternate 3. GERRY ANN ALTMAN Pep Club 1,2,4; GAA 2; A Cappella 2,3; Ensembles 1,2; Honor Society 3; FHA 1,2,3,4. CLINTON DALE ANDERSON Football Mgr. 1,2; Basketball Mgr. 1,2; Track Mgr. 1; Hi Choir 3; A Cappella 1,2; Ensembles 1,2; SAC V-Pres. 3; FT A 2, Pres. 4; Soph. Class Pres.; Carousel 3. EDITH YVONNE ANDREWS Pep Club 1,2,3,4; GAA 2; Baton Twirler 3; Hi Choir 3; A Cappella 2,3; FHA 1,2; Carousel 3; Ensembles 3. PATRICK BARCLAY T I 4. GENE LOUISE BARSNESS Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Ensembles 1; Sp. Club 1; GAA 2; Jr. Class Sec. Flag Twirlers 3,4; Quill Scroll 3,4; Laurel Leaves 4; Annual Staff 4; FTA 4. BARBARA KAY BARTHULY GAA 1,2; Ensembles 1; FHA 1,2,4; Sec. to Mr. Neitz. COLIN LEE BEHM T I 4. TRUDY EILEEN BIRKLAND A Cappella 2; SAC 4; Honor Society 3,4; Librarian 3; FHA 1,2,3; Soph. Class Sec.; City Govt. 2; Quill Scroll 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Laurel Leaves 4. JAMES MARTIN BRENNAN Operator's Club 3,4; Class Play 3; Laurel Leaves Photographer 4; Annual Staff 4. RICHARD LEEROY BRESTER Football 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3; Letterman's Club 3; T I 3,4. LARRY RONALD BRUCE Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Mgr. 3; Track 3.4; Letterman's Club 3,4; Quill Scroll 4; Laurel Leaves4. DARREL CASSIDY Transferred from Harlem, Montana 3. GAIL KERMEEN CHRISTIAN Pep Club 2,3, V-Pres. 4; Flag Twirler Lit. 3,4; A Cappella 2,3; Span. Club 2; FHA 3; Laurel Leaves 4; Annual Staff 4; Sec. to Mr. Shelton 3; Transferred from Billings, Montana 2. DONALD COOMBS T I 3,4; SAC 2; Transferred from Fromberg, Montana 2. TIM LARRY DIEDE Football 1,2,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3,4; Letterman's Club 2,3,4; T I 3,4. PAULINE ELIZABETH DEITZ Pep Club 1,2,3; A Cap-pella 1.2; FHA 1; Soph. V-Pres.; Jr. Treas. CLAUDIA DIANE DOBBIN Pep Club 1.2,3.4; Cheerleader 1; Full Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,3,4; SAC 1; Class Play 3; Senior Class Sec. GAIL FATZINGER Transferred from Glendive, Montana 2; Flag Twirler Captain 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Sec. to Miss Berland 4. JOHN DAVID ROBERT FINLEY Football 1,2; Track 2; Hi Choir 3,4; Laurel-aires 3,4; Music Festival 3,4; Span. Club 2; Carousel 3; Class Play 3; Quill Scroll 4; Laurel Leaves 4. HENRIETTA FAYE FOOS Transferred from Park City. Montana 2; Pep Club 4; Librarian 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Sec. to Mr. Graham, Mrs. Greenleaf 3,4. BONITA LYNN FRANK Pep Club 2.3; SAC 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Librarian 3, 4; Quill Scroll 4; Annual Staff Ad Mgr. 4. FAHYLENE DIANNE FRANK Pep Club 1; Span. Club 1; A Cappella 2,3; Ensembles 1; Sec. to Mr. Collins 4. KATHERINE ESTHER FRANK Pep Club 2; Flag Twir-ler 3,4; SAC 3; A Cappella 2; Annual Staff 4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Sec. to Mr. Blaylock4. MICHEAL OLE FRANZEN Transferred from Miles City, Montana 4; Span. Club 4. GERRY ANN GASS Pep Club 1,2,3,4; GAA 2; Full Band 1,2, 3,4; Dance Band 1,2; SAC 3, Pres. 4; Span. Club 1,2; FTA 1, Dist Sec. 2, Dist. Pres. 3; Jr. Class Pres.; Honor Society 2,3,4; MASC Sec. 3; Quill Scroll 4; Laurel Leaves Editor 4. MARYLEE GIBBS Pep Club 1; GAA 2,3, 4; Girls' Track 2; Full Band 2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Span. Club 3; FTA 2,3,4. JOYCE LARUE GRATWOHL Librarian 3,4; Quill Scroll 4; Laurel Leaves 4; M1EA 4; Annual Staff 4; Sec. to Mr. Barnhart, Mr. Koski, Mr. Kramer, Mrs. Russell. MARGARET JANE HALL Hi Choir 3,4; A Cappella 3,4; Laurelaires 4; Ensembles 3,4; Span. Club 1,2; Carousel 3. SHARON EILEEN HANSON GAA 2, V-Pres. 4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Full Band 1,2,3, Sec.-Treas. 4; Hi Choir 3,4; A Cappella 2,3,4; Ensembles 3,4; Honor Society 4; Span. Club 1, Sec.-Treas. 2; Carousel 3; Quill Scroll 4; Laurel Leaves 4; Annual Staff 4. JANICE LOUISE HART Pep Club 4; Spanish Club 1; Secretary to Miss Berland. ROBERT WELBERT HEISER Football 1,2,3, Captain 4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2,3.4; SAC 3; Letterman's Club 2,3, Pres. 4; T I Sec.-Treas. 3, Pres. 4; Alternate Boys’ State 3. SHARELLE DEE HEWITT Transferred from Hecla, South Dakota 4. JANICE LOUISE HART Pep Club 4; Span. Club 1; Sec. to Miss Berland. KENT JEFFREY HARRIS Football 1; Track 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3; Letter-man's Club 2, Sec. 3,4; Full Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3; Dance Band 1, 2,3; Hi Choir 3,4; A Cappella 1,2,3,4; SAC 1; Honor Society 3,4; Laurelaires 2,3,4; Span. Club Pres. 2; Boys' State 3; Frosh. Class Pres.; Carousel 3; Annual Staff 3. CAROL ANN HEISER Pep Club 1.2,3,4; Flag Twirler 3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Sec. to Mr. Sorg 4. CLAUDE ARTHUR HELLER Basketball 1, Mgr. 2, 3,4; Letterman's Club 2,3,4; Full Band 1.2, 3.4; Hi Choir 3,4; Dance Band 1,2,3,4; A Cappella 1,2,3,4; Laurelaires 3,4; Music Festival 3,4; Honor Society 3,4; SAC 4; Ensembles 3,4; Boys' State 3; Frosh. and Senior Treas.; Class Play 3; Carousel 3. ROSELLA HUSCHKA Pep Club 1,2; GAA 3; Honor Society 3,4. PEGGY ANN JONES Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Full Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 2; All State 2,3; Honor Society 3.4; SAC 2,4; Span. Club 1,2; FTA 2; Girls' State; MIEA 3,4; Quill Scroll 3,4; Class Play 3; Laurel Leaves Editor 4; GAA 2; Girls’ Track 1. LEO AMOS KAMP T I 3,4. MARY DIANE KASNER Pep Club 1,2,3, Treas. 4; GAA 2; Full Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 2,3,4; A Cap-pella 1,2,3; Quill Scroll 3,4; Laurel Leaves Circulation Manager 4; MIEA 4; FHA 1,2,3, Song Leader 4; Girls' Track 2; Co-Editor Annual Staff 4. MARTHA ELAINE KINDSFATER Pep Club 1,2,3,4; GAA 2, Pres. 4; Flag Twirling 3,4; A Cap-pella 2,3; FHA 1,2, Song Leader 3, Treas. 4; Annual Staff 4. EVELYN LORRAINE KUPER Transferred from Mooseheart. Illinois 4; GAA 4; Full Band 4; Tumbling 4. ■ ROSALIE ANN LeFEVER Pep Club 1,2,3; GAA 2, 3,4; Girls' Track 2; Full Band 1,2,3; Pep Band 1, 2,3; Ensembles 1,2,3; A Cappella 2,3; Span. Club 2; Librarian 4; FHA 1.2. JUDITH ANN LEHR Pep Club 2,3,4; FHA 2,3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Librarian 4. RICHARD PAUL MATHIS T I 3,4; Span. Club 3; Laurel Leaves 4. RONALD STEVEN McArthur Basketball 1,2; Track 1; T I 3. MARLA ELAINE McCRACKEN Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Tumbling 2,3; Girls' Track 2,3; Flag Twirling 3; Baton Twirling 2; A Cappella 2,3; FHA 1,2; Annual Staff 4; Ensembles 2,3; Librarians 3,4; Sec. to Mrs. McGarry 3,4; Sec. to Mr. Tyler 3. CHARLES GEORGE McMANUS Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Letterman's Club 3,4. JUDITH LYNNE MICHAEL Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Baton Twirler 2,3; A Cappella 1,2; SAC 3; Ensembles 1, 2; FHA 2,3; City Govt. 3; Class Play 3; Quill Scroll 3,4; Laurel Leaves Feature Editor 4; Annual Staff 4; Girls' Track 1; Sec. to Mr. Gartner 3. VICTOR WAYNE MICHAEL T I 3,4; Transferred from Park City, Montana 3. ROBERT TERRILL MORRISON A Cappella 4; T I 4; Span. Club 3. EDWARD GARNER NICHOLAS Basketball 1; Track 1,2, 3,4; Quill Scroll 4; Laurel Leaves 4; MIEA 4. ROY DUANE NOEL Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Let-terman's Club 3,4. PATRICIA JELAINE O’ROURKE Pep Club 2,4; GAA 2, 3,4; Tumbling 3; FT A 3,4; Girls’ Track 1; Span. Club 1,2; Quill Scroll 3,4; Laurel Leaves 3,4; MIEA 4; Annual Staff 4; Sec. to Mrs. Herrink and Miss Spek 4. FRANK VICTOR OSTWALD Football 1,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2; T I 4. GEORGIA ANN OSTWALD Librarian 3; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Quill Scroll 3, 4; Laurel Leaves 4; MIEA 4; Annual Staff 4; Sec. to Mr. Dantic, Mr. Deming, Mr. Peterson, and Mr. Barnhart. THOMAS WALTER PARKER Football 1,2,3, Captain 4; Track 1,2,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Letterman's Club 2,3,4; T I 3,4. SHIRLEY ANN PASTLAN Librarian 4; Annual Staff 4; Sec. to Mr. Koski, Mr. Gartner 3,4. ANDREA LEAH PETERSON Pep Club 1,2. WILLIAM FREEMAN PORTER Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3,4; Letterman's Club 3,4; Hi Choir 3,4; A Cappella 1, 2,3,4; Ensembles 1,2,3; Alternate Boys’ State 3; Class Play 3. MARNY ELIZABETH PRICE Pep Club 1,2; A Cappella 2,3; FHA 1,2; Carousel 3. MARY ELAINE PURCELL Pep Club 1,2,3,4; GAA 2; Full Band 1, 2,3, Pres. 4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Dance Band 2, 3.4; Hi Choir 3,4; A Cappella 2,3,4; Honor Society 3; SAC 2; FTA 3; Alternate Girls' State 3; Carousel 3; Quill Scroll 4; Laurel Leaves 4; Annual Staff 4; Ensembles 3,4; Girls’ Track 2. ROBERT LEE REITER Honor Society 3,4; Alternate Boys’ State 3; Quill Scroll 4; Co-Editor Annual Staff 4. LIONEL RAY RIDDLE T I 3,4. EDWARD JOHN RIESINGER Football 1,2,3; Track-1, 2; T I 3; Senior Class Pres.; City Govt. 3; Class Play 3. DALE LEROY ROWLISON Football 1,4, Mgr. 2; Basketball Mgr. 1; Letter-man’s Club 4; Honor Society 4; SAC 4; Operator's Club 3,4; Boys' State 3; Class Play 3; Quill Scroll 3,4; Laurel Leaves Editor 4. ELAINE ALICE SANGUINS Annual Staff 4; Sec. to Mrs. Gamble. Mrs. Larson 3,4; Transferred from Turner, Montana. MARY ANNE SCHNEIDER Transferred from Vista, California 4. GENE ROBERT SCHREINER Track 3; T I 4; Operator's Club 4; Annual Staff 4. CLYDE ALAN SHAY Basketball 1; Annual Staff Sales Mgr. 4. JOYCE SIDEBOTTOM Ensembles 1; FHA 1; Span. Club 1; Transferred from Collbrun, Colorado 1,4. LAWRENE ANN SMITH Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 3,4; GAA 2; Baton Twirler 1,2,3; Hi Choir 3,4; A Cap-pella 1,2,3,4; Laurel-aires 4; SAC 4; Ensembles 2,3,4; FHA 1, 2,3, Pres. 4; Girls' State 3; Jr. Class V-Pres.; City Govt. 3; Carousel 3; Class Play 3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4. PAULA KATHLEEN SPARLIN Pep Club 1.2,3, Pres. 4; Full Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2; Dance Band 2, 4; Hi Choir 3,4; A Cap-pella 1,2,3,4; Laurelaires 4; Ensembles 2,3,4; Class Play 3; SAC 2; Quill Scroll 4; Laurel Leaves 4; Annual Staff 4. MAURINE SPALDING Pep Club 3,4; Alternate Cheerleader 4; Sec. to Miss Morgan 4; Transferred from Park City, Montana 3. ALEXANDRA JANET STEBBINS Pep Club 1,2; GAA 2,4; Full Band 1,2; Pep Band 1,2; Frosh. Class Sec. Quill Scroll 4; Laurel Leaves Ad. Mgr. 4; Sec. to Mr. Koski 4. DIANA CAROL STRICKER A Cappella 2; Ensembles 1; Span. Club V-Pres. 3; FHA 2,3,4; Honjr Society 3,4; FTA 4; Quill Scroll Pres. 4; Laurel Leaves Copy Editor 4. LARRY DENNIS THOMPSON Basketball 1,2; Band 1; Operator’s Club 3. LARRY EUGENE VOGEL Operator's Club 4; Class Play 3. CHRISTY LEE WALTON Pep Club 1,2,4; Tumbling 1,2,3,4; GAA 2; Full Band 1,2; Pep Band 2; A Cappella 1, 2; Homecoming Queen 4. STEVE WALTON Football 2, Mgr. 1; Basketball 1, Mgr. 2; T I 3,4. CHERYL GAE WILLIAMS Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Flag Twirler 3,4; FHA 1,3,4; FTA 4; Annual Staff Ad. Mgr. 4; Sec. to Mr. Foote 3,4; Mr. Chapman4. JUNE MARY WOLD Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2; A Cappella 2; FHA 1,2,3.4; Sec. to East School Teachers 4. SENIOR OFFICERS - ED RIESINGER CLAUDIA DOBBIN CLAUDE HELLER RENE SMITH TRUDY BIRKLAND Top to Bottom President Secretary Treasurer SAC Representatives 48 QtodOto CftiSS HiStouj We, the freshman class of 1959, started orbiting toward our goal by electing Kent Harris to lead us. Other officers included Peggy Jones, vice-president; Sandie Steb-bins, secretary; Claude Heller, treasurer; and Richard Helterbran and Claudia Dobbin, SAC representatives. Mr. Lynn Steed and Mr. LeRoy Sheldon were our class sponsors. Marny Price and Frank Ostwald were chosen as our king and queen candidates for the Laurel Leaves dance. They were also winners of this dance. Daisy Mae and Li'l Abner candidates were Claudia Dobbin and Dale Anderson. In the spring of the year we gave a spring record hop based on an Easter theme. As sophomores we continued toward our goal with Dale Anderson, president elect; Pauline Dietz, vice-president; Trudy Birkland, secretary; Judy Micheal, treasurer; and Peggy Jones, SAC representative. Tom Parker and Peggy Jones were the Daisy Mae and Li'l Abner candidates and winners at the Sadie Hawkins dance. Our class was represented by Gail Fatzinger and Roger Marquardt at the Laurel Leaves dance. At the close of the year we presented a successful Beatnik dance. Mr. LeRoy Sheldon and Mr. George Chapman were our class sponsors. Our junior year was a busy one. We began by electing Gerry Ann Gass, president; Rene Smith, vice-president; Nan Barsness, secretary; Pauline Dietz, treasurer; and Kathy Frank and Judy Michael, SAC representatives. Maurine Spaulding and Doug Nelson were our candidates for the Laurel Leaves dance. We presented our first class play, January Thaw,” under the expert direction of Mr. Chester Blaylock. Under the sponsorship of Miss Pat Morgan, Mr. George Chapman, and Mr. LeRoy Sheldon we sold concessions at the football and basketball games. Our Junior-Senior prom was held April 29, 1961, based on the theme Evening in Paris. Preceding the prom, a banquet was held in honor of the senior class of 1961 at the Masonic Temple. Barbara Allan, Rene Smith, and Peggy Jones were elected as delegates to Montana Girls’ State. Boys' State delegates were Kent Harris, Claude Heller, and Dale Rowlison. As seniors, we are nearing our goal. We began our last year by electing Ed Reis-inger as our president. Other officers include Claudia Dobbin, secretary; Claude Heller, treasurer; and Trudy Birkland and Rene Smith SAC representatives. In the fall we participated in our last homecoming by entering a float in the parade, and electing Christy Walton as Homecoming Queen. Her attendants were Rene Smith, Barbara Allan, Kathy Frank and Peggy Jones. The Laurel Leaves dance candidates were Joyce Sidebottom and Kent Harris. Diana Strieker and Leo Kamp were chosen as Daisy Mae and Li'l Abner candidates for the Sadie Hawkins dance. Cheryl Williams was elected as prom queen with Trudy Birkland, Kathy Frank, Gerry Ann Altman, and Gail Fatzinger as her attendants. On April 23 and 24 the seniors put on a very successful production of Tammy Tell Me True under the able direction of Mrs. Nell Gamble. We presented a free masquerade ball for the entire student body at the close of the year. Our class sponsors for this year were Mr. George Chapman and Mr. Robert Barnhart. The class of 1962 will still continue orbiting toward their goal after graduation day. May 29. Even though we leave LHS behind, we will always remember all the fun, joys, and sorrows we have shared together as a class and individual. CLASS MOTTO: Difference Makes the Individual CLASS COLORS: Turquoise Blue and Metalic Silver Qmuxw Actwtij Christmas Formal JOYCE SIDEBOTTOM You Don’t Say? GERRY GASS May I Help You? NAN BARSNESS The Dreamer” DUANE NOEL Big Game Hunter WALTON AND RUFF ALLAN, SPARLIN, SMITH Over the Rainbow T I Students 51 Qbu Ltodb QwOAMniyGMjb Qtudmt County President GERRY GASS Vice-President LANCE ARMSTRONG dm Ed Reisinger, Jon Fox, Alan Waddell, Chuck Cashmore C j GolWM 4MJb t Ou datj 53 Fooibctlll UPPER LEFT: Co-Captains - Tom Parker, Bob Heiser. TOP MIDDLE: Bill Porter, Larry Bruce. UPPER RIGHT: Tim Diede, James Knight. LEFT: Dale Rowlison, Mac McManus. LOWER LEFT: Managers - David Frickel, Stan Metgzer, Larry Fukado. LOWER RIGHT: Coach -Deming. BOTTOM: Action shots. The 1961 Football Locomotives finished the Western Division Class A” in the cellar with 5 losses and no wins - over all season play found the Locomotives with 1 win, 2 ties and 6 losses record. Coach Deming in his third and last year as football mentor, brought the Locomotives on to a strong finish against Great Falls Central, losing to the Mustangs 13-6 in their final home game. With only 8 seniors on the 1961 Locomotives, Laurel High School will look forward to 1962 with high hopes riding on a near veteran returning squad and a new coach. KNEELING: David Bruce, John Simpson, Terry Fukado, Lon Bundy, Albert Uribe, Doug Rice, Leonard Lamb, David Frickel, Jerry Kinney, Tom Crow. STANDING: Coach Bob Deming, Sam Ontko, Coach Bob Danic, Larry Burns, Rod Sorg, James Knight, Dave Mathis, Alan Waddell, Bob Larson, Tim Deide, Merrill Watkins, Tom Parker, Dennis Johnson, Bob Heiser, Lanny Moline, Lyle Rodgers, Ronn Nielson, Lance Armstrong, Dale Rowlison, Mac McManus, Ken Gerke , Bill Porter, Larry Foust, Coach Leo Schlinker, Larry Bruce. KNEELING: Lanny Moline, Merrill Watkins, Bob Heiser, Bill Porter, Dale Rowlison, Larry Bruce, Mac McManus. STANDING: Rod Sorg, Tom Parker, Lyle Rodgers, Larry Burns. Obtuse- KNEELING: James Knight, Bob Larson, David Mathis, Rod Sorg, Ken Gerke, Dennis Johnson, Tom Crow. STANDING: Larry Foust, Tim Diede, Ronn Nielson, Sam Ontko, Lance Armstrong. 55 Wwueooiuutg 1961 Thursday, October 12, marked the beginning of the fourth homecoming at Laurel High School. Homecoming was opened with a snake dance and followed by a pep rally and bonfire at Thompson Park. Friday afternoon the candidates for Homecoming were presented to the student body and Christy Walton was crowned Queen by Gerry Gass. Barbara Allan was chosen Princess. The other candidates were Kathy Frank, Peggy Jones, and Rene Smith. The Laurel Band led the Homecoming Parade and prize for the best float was given to the sophomores. During the football game Friday night, the Queen and her attendants were presented during half time. Following the game, a dance was held in the Queen's honor. 58 “A” SquW Jim Bob Duane Tom Foster Heiser Noel Parker Stan Metzger Mark McManus Max Miller Jon Fox FIRST ROW: Max Miller, James Hunt, manager; Mr. Bob Graham, coach; David Bruce, manager; Larry Kiesz, manager; Stan Metzger. SECOND ROW: Jon Fox, Terry Fukado, Lyle Rodgers, David Mathis, David Frickel, Larry Burns. THIRD ROW: Lanny Moline, Ronnie Faught, Dennis Johnson, Merrill Watkins, Mark McManus, David Weis. “B QquU JtuutM VomSihj FIRST ROW: Rod Sorg, Roy Horning, Allen Waddell. SECOND ROW: Wayne Heller, Jack Stevens, David Mathis. THIRD ROW; David Weis, Elwin Kirkwood, Fred Eggleston. 60 Vanity B as KNEELING: Mike Gradwohl, Lyle Rodgers, Tommy Parker, Bob Heiser, Larry Burns, Randy Strending. STANDING: Lanny Moline, Duane Noel, Jim Foster, Wayne Fox, Jon Fox. Stan Metgzer. t vte OtctiiiUigs The varsity team won 10 games and lost 17. The team placed 4th in the divisional to qualify for the State Tournament held at Bozeman. At the tournament, the Locomotives lost their first game to the Sidney Eagles, trailing at halftime by a single point. Laurel was eliminated from the tournament by losing to the Hardin Bulldogs by a single point. Laurel had the distinction of playing more overtime games than any team in the conference. There were a total of six overtime games of which two were double overtimes and one was a triple overtime. Fergus W 12 L 2 Hardin 12 2 Custer 9 5 Sidney 9 5 Bozeman 8 6 Great Falls Central 7 7 Park 6 8 Dawson 5 9 Havre 5 9 Laurel 5 9 Billings Central 4 10 Glasgow 2 12 61 U x tfiuicj FIRST ROW, left to right: Gerald Rangitsch, John Sores, Ron Pagel, George Rogers, John Simpson, Larry Marks, Bob Unterscher. BACK ROW, left to right: Rick Porter, Dave Gauslow, Bob Morrison, Larry Bruce, Bill Porter, Mike Franzen, John Sweeney. Not pictured is Ken Gerke. COACH DANTIC Larry Marks and Bob Unterscher Ric Porter has John Simpson in the guillotine Larry Marks has Bob Unterschere in the chicken wing and nelson Wrestling, which achieved its greatest popularity within the last two decades, is one of the oldest sports of which we have any records. The match is terminated as a wrestler holds his opponents shoulder in continuous contact with the mat for two full counts. However, when two contestants are evenly matched, this is not always possible. If no fall occurs, a system of scoring is used to determine the winner. This is the first year that Laurel has ever participated in wrestling. Three students, senior Larry Bruce, junior Bob Unterschere, sophomore John Soars, participated in the state wrestling meet held in Great Falls. Larry Bruce took fifth in the state. Though the Laurel boys failed to win their bouts, coach Bob Dantic complimented them on their showing in Laurel’s first year of competitive wrestling. SEASON'S SCORES Billings Senior Reserves - Laurel (No score kept) Billings West Hi - Laurel (No score kept) Billings Central 29 Laurel 23 Billings Central 31 Laurel 25 Billings West Hi 38 Laurel 5 Divisional Tournament 10 State Tournament 0 63 Mike Franzen and Gerald Rangitsch in referees starting position Ric Porter has John Simpson in cross-body ride TMick J. C. RELAY POINT TEAM. FIRST ROW: Tom Parker, Bob Heiser, Tim Deide, Jim Worden, Lance Armstrong. SECOND ROW: Lanny Moline, Ron Neilson, Mike Gradwohl, Robert Neilson hurls the discus I mvirioiiUJ, Terry Fukado. W , y £ .i L Q ' ’tt- ” Finley stretching out Armstrong is up and over 64 Tutck Rett Suuiuifr'ty The Flying Locomotives started the season out at the first indoor track meet ever held in the Fieldhouse at Bozeman. The next weekend they traveled to Powell where they placed third. For the first time, at the Billings Jaycee track meet, Laurel won the first place trophy. The next weekend. Laurel went to the Livingston Kiwanis meet where they received another first place trophy. Laurel took third place at the divisional meet and placed nine men for the state meet, where they placed sixth. Toots CO-CAPTAINS: Parker. Heiser. COACHES: Peterson, Graham, Deming. 65 AA. TuW)5utg Winning basketball team The perfect follow through GAA members Tumblers' performance at the games PEP CLUB OFFICERS: Elaine Purcell, Publicity: Nan Barsness, Secretary; Paula Sparlin, President; Gail Christen, Vice-President; Mary Kasner, Treasurer; Bonnie Frank, S.A.C. Let’s Dance B Squad Yell Queens 67 VARSITY: Peggy Jones, Terra Lou Groshelle, Rene Smith, Donna Malcolm JUNIOR VARSITY: Chris Cromwell Valley Ness Sandy Herman Lilly Ungefucht FRESHMAN: Kay Barsness Judi Hall Gloria Stewart Betty Allan 68 Bom L The band started off the year's activities by attending the band day held in Bozeman. The next event was marching in Eastern Montana College’s homecoming parade. The fall concert was held on November 20, 1961. The winter's activities centered around the pep band. They played at every home game and appeared at three of the four sessions at the Eastern District Class A” Tournament. On January 27, the band held a dance with proceeds going to the twirlers. At district festival, the band received their eleventh consecutive superior rating On April 13, the band traveled to Wordan for the annual Tri-County Festival. May 3,4, and 5 was the State Music Festival at which Elaine Purcell and Peggy Jones represented the band as All-State Band members. The clarinet quartet and choir and several soloists also attended from the band. The Lewistown band came here for an exchange concert, May 9. The bands played separately and then together. OfjfjlCMS ELAINE PURCELL President LARRY BURNS V-President SHARON HANSON Secretary-Treasurer KATHY METCALF S. A.C. Representative PEGGY JONES Publicity Manager 69 Q ctim L ouim STANDING, left to Claude Heller, trurtv pet; Larry Burns, drums; Kent Harris, trombone; Bob Unterseher, baritone; Terry Gaub, bass; Betty Weishaar, horn. SITTING: Rita Rivard, flute; Sandy Herman, oboe; Elaine Purcell, bassoon; Paula Sparlin, first clarinet; Mary Kasner, tenor sax; Gerry Gass, alto sax; Carol Hotchkiss, second clarinet. Sousa KwwkL CLAUDE HELLER Claude Heller has been chosen as this year’s John Phillip Sousa Award winner. This award is sponsored by THE INSTRUMENTALIST, a music magazine. The purpose of the award is to honor the top band student of a band and to promote the welfare of the school band. Included in the award is a pin, a certificate, a desk piece, and one's name engraved on the Sousa Plaque hanging in the band room. All of these picture a bust of John Phillip Sousa on them. Claude has been in senior band for four years and has participated in district festivals as a soloist and an ensemble member. Probably the highlight of Claude's high school band days was the performance of his own original march at Commencement exercises May 29, 1962. 70 Elaine Purcell’s Band FIRST PLACE LcuuaaIL SomuI Day The band this year undertook a different sort of project to give students experience in performing in small bands and also to give them experience in directing and taking full responsibility for a band. The band chose four student directors - Elaine Purcell, Gerry Ann Gass, Kent Harris, and Claude Heller. These students then divided the band into four separate bands. The directors each chose two pieces of music, a march and a concert number. The bands practiced on these numbers for Claude Heller's Band SECOND PLACE one week and then on May 18, 1962, the four bands put on performances. The bands were judged by Mr. Grant Newman, band director at Eastern Montana College of Education. After the performances he gave helpful comments to the band as a whole and then to each band individually. He then named the bands in order of rank. Elaine Purcell's band took first place, Claude Heller's band took second place, Kent Harris's band took third place and Gerry Ann Gass’s band took fourth place. Trophies engraved with the director’s band name, rank, and date were presented to the directors of the top three bands. Kent Harris’s Band THIRD PLACE 71 Gerry Ann Gass's Band FOURTH PLACE BATON TWIRLERS Dianna Rae. Karen Jones, Linda Nottingham, Gail Klein, Carol Frank, Paulette Strieker TumaJRm GAIL FATZINGER Flag Captain FLAG GAIL KLEIN Baton Majorette GAIL CHRISTIAN Flag Lieutenant TWIRLERS Gail Fatzinger, Cheryl Williams, June Kautz, Kathy Frank, Lana Helgeson, Carol Heiser, Elaine Kindsfater, Nan Barsness, Susan Foster, Maureen Miller, Sue Easton, Phyllis Eggert, Judy Kindsfather, Allaine Dittrich, Gail Christian. This is a small tribute indeed, that the choral students of the class of 62 can pay Miss Berland for all the wonderful music filled days and nights we have spent with her during the past four years. These were years filled with hard work, good times and a few troubles, but under the talented and inspired direction of our favorite lady the show always went on! We are dedicating this page to Miss Berland in appreciation for all the hours she has so freely given to us. Only those who know her can fully ap- preciate her marvelous ability to make every musical experience a thrilling one. We sincerely wish the best of everything to her and the choral depart- ment! 73 President L. H. S. Choral Department REMEMBER WHEN: We had our first rummage sale! Santa Claus visited us! We toured Helena! Wowwed them at District Festival! Mr. Oakland showed us how at State! We finished the year off with A Song In Our Hearts! 74 OFFICERS FOR ,61-,62 PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT S.A.C. REP. SEC.-TREASURER LIBRARIANS RECORDING SECRETARYS POINT KEEPER STUDENT DIRECTORS Kent Harris Barbara Allan Claude Heller Peggy Allen Mayr Ann Peterson Lanny Moline Judi Hall Rene Smith Bonnie Freund Susan Stevens Elaine Purcell Shirley Hanson Curtain Call Ahh!!! Girls THE CAST Meg Wheeler------- Mrs. Wheeler------ Mr. Wheeler------- Aunt Fern--------- Aunt Lettie------- Ada--------------- Lisa------------- Ruby-------------- Heidi------------ Jeannie----------- Terri - ---------- Vince------------- Alvin---------- Miles Doughton---- Evan Doughton---- Ellen............. Jane-------------- Conductor ------- Telephone Operator .......BARBARA NOEL .......LINDA STOLTZ ----BRUCE MARKEGARD .......MARILYN FRANK ...... BARBARA BUSBY ......JUDY WOMBOLT .....PHYLLIS EGGERT CRICKET MUTZENBERGER .......PATTI DOHENY .....BEVERLY GREMMER ---JUDY BRANSTETTER - - HARVEY SCHUMACHER • ...............KEN GERKE ........BILL BOLENSKE • ........FRED KAUTZ ......LANA HELGESON .........LINDA SWARTZ ■................NEAL WOOD ......JUDY WOMBOLT I wish I was this much taller! JtuiiM C WS P06y 76 I may be desperate, but I'm not panic-stricken Give me an aspirin; no, make it a sedative PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS TAMMY TYREE Joyce Sidebottom PETE BRENT Larry Thompson GRANDPA Dale Anderson JOEY Leo Kamp TOM FREEMAN Jim Brennan RITA Peggy Allen MISS JENKS Gerry Gass MRS. CALL Claudia Dobbin SANDRA ROOK Rene Smith PROFESSOR EVERETT Dale Rowlison BRIEF PARTS STUDENTS Judy Fox Rosella Huschka Kathy Frank Bill Porter SECRETARY Christy Walton PSYCHOLOGISTS Pat Barclay Paula Sparlin hM U 7W' Cast CHILDREN Elaine Purcell Gail Fatzinger Cheryl Williams POLICEMAN Dick Mathis JAIL ATTENDANT Henrietta Foos JUDGE Bob Finley COURT ATTENDANT Nick Weigel MRS. CALL'S LAWYER Claude Heller SANDRA'S LAWYER Bob Morrison WITNESSES Nan Barsness Larry Vogel Diana Strieker Marylee Gibbs CAB DRIVER Pat O'Rourke 77 MRS. NELL GAMBLE, Director Lcuu l y Loewis Dane Terry Fukado, Rita Rivard, Kent Harris, Joyce Side-bottom, Dale Frank, Kathy Metcalf, Mike McManus, and Betty Allan. The Laurel Leaves Staff sponsored a dance, which was held on October 16, 1961, in the gymnasium. The highlight of the occasion was the crowning of the King and Queen. KING and QUEEN Terry Fukado and Rita Rivard QcuSib HctuitoiS DtfUtCfi Daisy Mae and Lil Abner Larry Burns and Chuck Cashmore 78 The Junior Class sponsored the Sadie Hawkins Dance held on November 11, 1961, in the Gymnasium. The crowning of the Daisy Mae and Lil Abner was the highlight of the evening. Brad Wilder, Paulette Strieker, Terra Lou Groshelle, Agnes Fenwick, Lance Armstrong, Jerry Kinney, Diana Strieker and Leo Kamp. CJvdSttnOA f UMil The Christmas Formal, which was held December 28, 1961, brought to a close the Christmas festivities. Red and white streamers and a Christmas scene of a village town displayed at the end of the gymnasium, were a part of the decorations which carried out the theme, Christmas Fantasies. 79 Qcko Adioihj Junior Trio Purple and Gold Day Ron and Sharon Daisy Mae Bottoms up Don't Scream at Me Essay Winners Crown Bearers 80 B ttquefc Jon Fox giving the welcome Seniors enjoying banquet Ed Reisinger giving the response Faculty enjoys banquet Entertainment during banquet 81 CROWNING OF QUEEN CHERYL WILLIAMS Left to right: Larry Burns, Kathy Frank, Jack Schmidt. Gail Fatzinger, Bob Heiser, Cheryl Williams, Gerry Ann Altman, Lloyd Weber, Trudy Birk-land, and Ron McArthur. PkHhv GRAND MARCH Left to right: Bob Heiser, Cheryl Williams, Jack Schmidt, and Gail Fatzinger. 82 Students resting between numbers F.7A The FT A started their year by electing the following officers: Dale Anderson President, Peggy Allen Vice-President, Diana Strieker Secretary-Treasurer. The FTA convention met in Billings with Gerry Gass as Chairman. FTA members observed classroom procedures in the grades of their choice, after which they reported back at the next meeting. A pot luck supper for members and guests was held in December. The reported activities during the year were sent to Glendive and made into a newsletter. F.WA The local FHA chapter chose officers in the spring of 1961 with Rene Smith Pres, elect. Other officers included Peggy Allen, Vice-Pres.; Pat Foley, Sec.; Elaine Kindsfater, Treas.; Mary Kasner, Song Leader; Roxy Kilpatrick, Hist.; Barbara Hamilton, Parliamentarian; and Lana Helgeson, SAC Rep. New members were given a party and a candlelight initiation was held. Other activities during the year were as follows: district and state conventions, after-game dance, Christmas corsage sales, annual chili supper for parents, spring picnic, and FHA week. 84 The theme for the year was FAMILY WELL-BEING. TSr I FIRST ROW: Frank Ostwald, Tom Parker, Bob Heiser, Vic Micheal. SECOND ROW: Ron Watts, James Knight, Leonard Lawyer, Tim Diede, Bob Kacalek, Ron Fox. THIRD ROW: Todd Tetzlaff, Larry Roberts, Ken Hartman, Dave Jansma. FOURTH ROW: Dennis Storrusten. Gene Schreiner, David Frickel, Helmut Schreiner, Nick Weigel. FIFTH ROW: Dale Loewen, Don Coombs. John Harmon, Bruce Markegard. SIXTH ROW: Larry Marks, Jim Worden, Colin Behm, Lionel Riddle. SEVENTH ROW: Bob Larson, Lloyd Lorash, Leo Kamp, Bob Unterseher, Mike Piret. EIGHTH ROW: Steve Walton, Tim Kautz, Dick Mathis, Pat Barclay, Bill Strauch, Bob Morrison, Randy Strending. Obe icdM CJhub FIRST ROW: James Hunt, Blaine Grossman, Ron Halvorson, Kenny Knight, Kenny Gomer. SECOND ROW: Jim Brennan, Larry Foust, Gene Schreiner, Larry Vogel, Dale Rowlison, Richard Christian, Bob Hamby, Jim Holcomb, Pat Norris, Dale Ebersviller, Jim Knight. 85 LojuajoI L cwes Editors Peggy Jones and Gerry Ann Gass standing with Editor Dale Rowlison seated. Also in the background is feature editor. Judy Michael, sports editor, Claude Heller, business manager, Joyce Gratwohl, copy editor, Diana Strieker and advisor, Mrs. Lois Elda Larson. The inner arm of the L features Jim Brennan, Bob Finley, Elaine Purcell, and Dick Mathis. The outer arm of the L pictures Mary Kasner, Trudy Birkland, Gail Christian, Nan Barsness, Paula Sparlin, Sharon Hanson (United States mail representative), Pat O'Rourke (associate editor), Barbara Allan, Georgia Ostwald, Sandie Stebbins (ad manager), Ed Nicholas, Larry Bruce (printers devil). Utuiei Lmwqs lop l-fouM Boies Natouicd omL Laurel Leaves with Mrs. Lois Elda Larson as advisor, earned their fifteenth consecutive All-State Rating this year, holding the state record for the top paper. They also earned first in the nation by School Press Association; first nationally as judged by Columbia Press; and first in the state of Montana for the School Press Project on tuberculosis coverage. Laurel Leaves was president of Montana Interscholastic Editorial Association with Peggy Jones presiding. Peggy Jones and Diana Strieker were awarded the Silver Keys; Gerry Ann Gass, Dale Rowlison, and Joyce Gratwohl received the National Scholastic Press Association Blue Star; Sharon Hanson, Mary Kasner received the NSPA's Silver Circle; Trudy Birkland, Elaine Purcell, and Paula Sparlin, Quill Scroll's Gold Key; Claude Heller, Bob Finley and Sandie Stebbins, Gold Pens; Pat O'Rourke-and Barbara Allan, Star Pendants; Mrs. Larson’s Good Injun awards went to Judy Michael, Larry Bruce, and Georgia Ostwald. 86 OijM QcaM DIANA STRICKER Pres. TRUDY BIRKLAND V .-Pres JUDY MICHAEL Sec. New Members Prize Costumes Former Members 87 FRONT ROW: Phyllis Eggert, Barbara Noel, Judy Wombolt, Joyce Gratwohl, Kathy Frank, Janice Hart, Arvella Dolechek, Mary Ann Peterson, Mrs. Russell, Marla McCracken, Fahylene Frank, Pat O'Rourke. SEATED: Gail Fatzinger, Cheryl Williams. BACK ROW; Gayle Salsbury, Carol Heiser, June Wold, Shirley Pastian, Barbara Barthuly, Carol Bolick, Henrietta Foos, Judy Kaiser, Georgia Ostwald, Elaine Sanguins, Sandy Stebbins. LMytfrdOiiS STANDING: Pat O'Rourke, Judy Lehr, Carol Metzgar, Bonnie Frank, Shirley Pastian, Rose Doheny, Fahylene Frank, Connie Schreiner. SEATED: Henrietta Foos, Mrs. Irene Greenleaf, Rose Lefever. f-fOUMS l-figk School U eek FIRST ROW: Peggy Jones. SECOND ROW: Sharon Hanson, Diana Strieker, Barbara Allan, Gerry Gass, Rosella Huschka THIRD ROW: Claude Heller, Dale Rowlison, Robert Reiter, Jim Brennan. QVik’ State, DELEGATES, SEATED: Bonnie Freund, Barbara Busby, Shirley Hanson, Alternates Ardie Wilder, Linda Stoltz, Susan Stevens. Boys’ State, DELEGATES, SEATED: Bill Bolenske, Lanny Moline, Mike Gradwohl, Sam Ontko, Alternates Lyle Rogers, Jim Foster, Dale Milligan, Lance Armstrong. 39 This year, the Spanish Club is composed of the students in the three Spanish classes, each with its own set of officers. Loren Frank is the S.A.C. representative for all three units. The meetings are held on Fridays during the regular class period. The highlight of the year came at Christmas, when each class created and demolished a Mexican pinata, which was filled with candy bought with money raised by a candy sale in December. Other activities were: A play given by the Spanish II club which was presented to other Spanish members and assorted guests; A Spanish party was given in the spring to all members of the three classes. L ” Club FIRST ROW: Lance Armstrong, Mack McManus, Bob Heiser, Duane Noel, Kent Harris, Mark McManus. SECOND ROW: Larry Burns, Stan Metzger, Lyle Rodgers, Terry Fukado, Bill Porter, Tim Diede, Ken Gerk'e, David Mathis, David Frickel. 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Your Lumber and Building Material Needs Phone 698-4422 3 Ave. and Main Laurel Setter ‘Vatuet ( (xi at 1 £ Sfeogwos Gj The Friendly Store 1' GENERAL ELECTRIC LzJtoL RAdUh dbdC 18 First Avenue Laurel Radio, TV, and Small Appliances Repair Work ■Pttfirs STYLE SHOP jjm 16% FIRST AVENUE W LAUREL, MONTANA Nationally Advertised Women's and Junior Apparel With Accessories AtljpJC HARDWARE AND O SPORTING GOODS ALLIE M. DOLVEN 105 East Main Laurel, Montana 4 lAcC Mnte F©W Uh tfc Specials for Thrift Buyers Phone 698-6110 109 West Main pGAuey-OcCi lbud Ehuotc« Steam Rolling Grinding Feed Mixing Feeds, Seeds, Farm Supplies 106 West Main Laurel at r v Pcuife Fooct Sliop Best Wishes F rom Your Gift Headquarters Diamonds Laurel, Montana Factory Trained Watchmaker Udw’S OhoM loA l Sewic For Quality Products and Service Phone 698-6117 219 East Main Laurel, Montana Compliments of Mxwikcjtie s 2 Convenient Locations 2817 2nd Ave. No, - West Park Plaza Billings, Montana 7( Oie QM pd iClJl' Phone 698-4710 201 1 2 East Main Laurel Wa4 $ CoMCfr £ewic Qtcdtiotu 204 East Main Laurel, Montana Steam Rolling-Ceretana Feeds W g MXw EJ Atoio ; Grain and Feeds for You Phone 698-4818 220 West Main Laurel, Montana DCtAtycM Dfli'Uj DAIRY PRODUCTS WHOLESALE PHOTOFINISHERS Continuous Processors of Color and Black-and-White Snapshots Timblkumd Cctlb Don't Rumble by, Tumble In! ! ! East of Laurel Phone 698-6913 LOUIE YOVETICH, Owner FURNITURE STORE For Furniture You Can Relax in. 213 West Main Laurel, Montana Phone 698-4419 One Stop Service at LouundL SERVICENTER 201 West Main Street Phone 698-4216 Ehrframoofr (iHHustc Company Phone 698-6010 113 East Main Street Laurel, Montana We specialize in household appliances, small hardware, and sporting goods N. M. LINDAMOOD JOHN P. PETERSON 224 North Broadway Phone 259-4185 Billings, Montana [Mobilj Doug's l oblfy O ujlCQ Mobilgas, Mobiloil Laurel, Montana DAVE JOHNSTON, Owner Dofoy Way Best Wishes to the Class of 420 West Main Phone 698-4258 Lapidary Supplies Findings and Mountings Crystal and Mineral Specimens Jewelry Home Owned and Operated V Mj Bebb i JZock Qkop 207 West Main Laurel, Montana Ffoyd Beott Uofrws SALES SERVICE Cars Trucks Falcons Thunderbirds 407 East Main Read the Latest News in the LouumIL 0 ufHook Laurel's Own Newspaper Hartford FENTON AGENCY Resident Agents Phone 698-4950 17 First Avenue Laurel, Montana Ovduds JAKE AND BETTY STAHLEY Grads of '41 and '42 Laurel Rug Cleaning Self-Service Laundry JcJuiSt W LoftiW Ca. Everything in the Line of Lumber Roofing, Hardware, and Plumbing P. O. Box 216 Laurel Phone 698-4122 LCUUAjQH RjQ lify SrT� V� Sales - Service - Color TV Phone 698-4506 315 East Main Street 14 6th Avenue Laurel, Montana Laurel, Montana Shop and Save at WoU’s iCasp i ’s PhChop 105 No. 29th Street Billings, Montana Phone 259-7588 Portraits Are Beautiful DEPARTMENT STORE Laurel's Own Store for Over 50 Years by ROSELL f-lest i ’s Otudfo 317 No. Broadway Phone 24-88338 Billings, Montana The GOOD FOOD AxM Duu Ik 701 East Main Laurel, Montana Phone 698-9941 - T kdfajtiu- Laurel's Supermarket Where Thrifty Shoppers Save ADELINE AND CHUCK GIBLIN PeiwteyS fit LcuuaaII 4 Ways to Shop at PENNEYS-- Cash - - - Lay Away - - -- Charge - - - Time Payment w Qche $Q t Dou-Uipj Acjit All-in-One Insurance Phone 698-6817 for One Policy Protection Appointment PORTER INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 118 West Maryland Lane Peteisow Tuhfeuw-i W Eydiftnge' Sales - - - Service 502 No. 32nd Street Billings, Montana Ntwa s Beauty 407 6th Avenue Phone 698-6068 Laurel, Montana NORA GERKE, Beautician DR. M. W. CALVERT Phone 698-6311 Laurel £,xqac ite {Jeivefruf S. M- M JEWELER 13 1st Ave. Phone 698-4121 Laurel, Montana UtMte, O. 13 1 2 First Avenue Phone 698-4507 Laurel, Montana L u uJl Auto Pads V S) SAFEWAY Quality Foods at Low Prices Just South of the Underpass Laurel, Montana For All Your Sand, Top Soil, and Gravel Needs Call 698-6807 fOiug BiothsaS Also Truck, Loader, and Grader Service AuioqtcifDhs Dt . E. Cj. f-tcJWs Wold Building Phone 698-4110 Laurel Log Cctbuv Bpurity QcJlbfa 209 2nd Avenue Phone 698-4218 Laurel [aw)U WRJJfiWj Look for Friendly-Family Department Store Service at this sign! ! First at 29th Billings, Montana fiAotdcMto Pojw v REDDY KILOWATT Vov� 16 First Avenue Phone 698-4213 OiA EXCAVATING - CRANE SERVICE Concrete Ready Mix Where the visiting teams stop Laurel's Finest Phone 698-4221 603 Railroad Avenue Laurel, Montana Top 208 1st Ave. Phone 698-6815 Laurel BOB LOWELL, Barber BARBER SHOP Specializing in School Portraits Commercial Photographers AJO 113 North 29th St. PHIL BLOCK Billings, Montana Telephone 252-2935 T TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY The World's Best Yearbooks Are Taylor-made