Leola High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Leola, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1969 volume:

1969 Buccaneer Leola High School Leola, South Dakota Edited by the Buccaneer Staff Table of Contents Dedication ....................... 2 Faculty........................... 5 Student Body...................... 9 Student Life .................... 27 Features ...................... 33 Music.......................... 39 Sports......................... 47 Grades ........................ 57 For His Guidance and Help In appreciation of his patience and understanding, we the senior class dedicate this • 1969 BUCCANEER to Mr. Ronald Frey. Mr. Frey has proven himself both a teacher and a friend through the many classes we have taken under him. While teaching us many important and interesting facts, Mr. Frey has also been a source of guidance and instruction. We thank you, Mr. Frey, for all you have done for us. We especially thank you for all those happy, unforgettable, and most of all, educational moments. TOUR LEOLA HIGH WITH THE LITTLEST PIRATE Hi! I'm the littlest Pirate. I have not been at Leola very long—only about a year--but already I think Leola High is the best school in the world. I'm not very big and no matter how hard I try, I just can't do all the things the big Pirates do. The basketball is too big; I get trampled in football; the desks are too high; and the books are too heavy. But I keep on trying and I like to watch the other kids do all the things they do: like playing foot- ball and basketball; con- ducting a class meeting; playing in the band; get- ting top grades in their classes; and working on the school paper. But, just listen to me! I didn't come here to talk about myself or to com- plain. I came to take you on a tour of Leola High and show you all the in- teresting and wonderful things that happened in 1969. Are you ready? O.K. Then, let's go! 3 They Lead Us From Day To Day Under the supervision of Mr. Marvin Maule, the Student Council strived to improve the student-school relationship. Their two main activities are the planning of Homecoming and the Christmas Party. Promoting each high school class to prepare a float for Homecoming was one of the Student Council's newest projects. It also supervised the Sav- ings Stamp program. The organization is made up of two representatives from each class in high school. They represent the in- terests of each class and assist in many school functions. Back Row: JoAnn Guthmiller, Danny Sieh, Mary Schiltz, Judy Rath, Mr. Maule, advisor; Lance Gill. Seated: Henry Heag- ley. Vice-president; Betty Lapka, Linda Sc hill, Secretary- Treasurer; Glenda Rueb; President; John Zacher. Absent: Roger Feickert. The policy-making branch of our school system is the Leola Independent School Board. They establish school policy and also take care of the financial as- pects of the school. Through their efforts, the status of our school is maintained. They strive to advance all educational opportunities for the stu- dents at L.H.S. School board members standing are: Mr. Oscar Schilling, President; Dr. Otto Schnaidt, Mr. Gordon Mack, Mr. Donald Zetterlund. Seated are Mr. Frank Serfoss, Clerk; and Mr. Albert Berreth. Mrs. Emilie Mc- Millin completed her twenty-ninth year as treasurer of the Leola School District. HP ! FACULTY Work! Work! Work! Study! Study! Study! This seems to be our favorite motto. There are speeches to give, papers to write, problems to solve, and typing to do. But we really don’t mind, for somehow we find time to get every- thing done and crowd in some fun besides. Would you like to know how I happened to come to Leola? I was created last year by the Annual Staff. I was named the Littlest Pirate Pete. Because I was so cute and knew Le- ola like a book, I was chosen to take you on a grand tour of this won- derful school. Teachers, parents, and students are proud of their school, and work to make it an ideal place for learning. Of course, I fit into the plan as official mascot. In 1968, five new teach- ers were added to the faculty. Students from Northern did their prac- tice teaching at our school, also. Let's go in and meet the faculty. I'm sure you'll agree that Leola has a staff of well-qualified teachers. They Guide Our Way MR. MARVIN MAULE High School Principal Student Council Advisor MR. CLARK SCHEMP Superintendent ► ■ Although the faculty directs the thoughts and actions of each student, they too have their leisure moments. MR. GORDON SCHANZENBACH Senior Class Advisor History, Government, Economics MR. BARRY FISHER Freshman Class Advisor Physical Education, English MR. CHARLES ROBINSON Senior Class Advisor Physical Education, English 6 To Future Success MR. LA TON GREENO Sophomore Class Advisor Physical Education, Math MR. GARY WALKER Eighth Grade Advisor Physical Education, Science MR. RONALD FREY Junior Class Advisor Physical Education, Math MISS LEANNE AALFS Freshman Class Advisor Business MISS MARSHA MOUNT Junior Class Advisor Home Economics T c u KNOW THE NUTREINTI ? MR. RICHARD WEISCHEDEL Grade School Principal Social Science MR. MICHAEL GUFFEY Sophomore Class Advisor Music MR. LOREN GILL Biology, Shop MR. GARY HEPPERLE Seventh Grade Advisor Physical Education, Science, Business 7 Helpers Execute Many Efficient Duties irr ■ The school nurse, Mrs. Arlene Schemp, proves to be very helpful to the school system. Besides soothing slight disturbances, Mrs. Schemp also measures weight and height and tests hearing and sight of the students. Those responsible for the wholesome meals served to Leola High School students are Mrs. Maggie Bende- wald, Mrs. Ethel Yost, Mrs. Audrey Schnaidt, Mrs. Pauline Maule, and Mrs. Anna Jakober. John Bendewald, assistant custodian; Floyd Hammerich, chief custodian; and John Zacher, custodian's helper, are responsible for the attractive appearance of Leola High School. They have a never ending job which keeps them busy even during the summer months. Mrs. Ruth Geffre, school secretary, assists the entire faculty of Leola High School and is in charge of lunch room activities. Mrs. Geffre proves to be a big asset to the running of the school. 8 STUDENT BODY I have lots of friends here at Leola. The kids are friendly, and although I'm pretty little, they let me take part in the par- ties, the pep rallies, and attend banquets and dan- ces. I love the fun we have wherever we go. The students are not only friendly to each other, but they get along well with their teachers, too, and with students from other schools. We have lots of fun to- gether, and most of our classes are interesting. We watch films, listen to educational records, per- form experiments, and do just about anything that will help us learn. We goof off at times, and we follow the current trends in fashions, fads, and conversation, but we also excel in scholastics. Would you like to meet my friends and visit them in their classrooms? Come along, then, and I'll show you what we did in 1969. tp 9 Departing Seniors “cHe. Ua4 AafJ tUe deed d one, who Uaa made a beginning. ft Arden Sieh, Secretary-Treasurer; David Thomas, Vice-President; and James Reimer, President led the senior class through their final year. Backward Look Mary Lee Geffre Sheri Kay Geffre Wayne Arthur Fischer Charles Leroy Glaesman Vickie Lea Geffre Steve Eugene Geffre Senior% give speeches in English IV. Allen Lee Guthmiller Seniors Attain Edith Gail Hoffman Marie Alana Kruger Leadership James Theodore Reimer Glenda Rae Rueb Robert Wayne Schilling Carol Ann Schiltz Delbert Dale Schrum Lavonne Lynn Skott The legislative trip to Pierre proved to be very educational to the seniors. Arden Michael Sieh Tomorrow Ronnie Lee Schumack Lester Boas Spitzer They Lead David Lee Thomas Sharleen Matilda Ottenbacher These five seniors began school together in 1956. They have enjoyed spending these years together. Front row: Charles Glaesman, Glenda Rueb, and Allen Guthmiller. Second row: Robert Schilling and David Thomas. 15 Memories Are Students scurry to their classes. We want the coach. Don't they make a pretty picture? 16 Students take time out for a tasty meal. Everlasting Shop boys sand their way to success. Is initiation worth all of this ? Who always complains about how hard school is? Deserving of glory! 17 Librarians skillfully do their job. Listening intently? Juniors Anticipate Final Year Colleen Rath, Secretary-Treasurer; Mary Sieh, Vice-president; and Sharmain Fischer, Presi- dent; direct the Junior class in attaining the honors of senior rank. Many memories accom- pany their busy schedule. Ordering class rings, conducting the concession stand at basketball games, and managing the candy sales are only highlights of their memories. Many months of preparation for the Prom ended on May 8, 1969 with the production of ’’Moonlight Over Athens”, the theme of this year's prom. They are anxiously awaiting their final year at L.H.S. Albrecht, Pamela Bonnet, Bruce Breitag, Douglas Fischer, Sharmain Fuehrer, Charlotte Geffre, Gailen Gill, Lance Glaesman, Geraldine Greeno, Cynthia Harris, Vivian Heagley, Henry Heibel, Betty Pat Heupel, Linda Hoffman, June Kline, Terry Koemer, Lynn Kracke, Linda Lapka, Jerome Lapka, Kevin Lechner, Shirley 18 Loebs, Leslie Me In tire, Roger Merkel, Curtis Miller, Cathleen Morrill, Wayne Opp, Marjorie Rath, Beth Rath, Colleen Rath, Luan Rau, Joyce Rau, Randy Rogers, Duane Schaible, Linda Schiltz, Mary Schmidt, Karyl Schmidt, Karyn Schrum, Dianna Schumacher, Theresa Serfoss, Valerie Shafer, Nancy Sieh, Mary Skott, Diane Smolnisky, Elmer Turnwall, Patrick Vilhauer, Paul American History is under the direction of Mr. Schanzenbach. 19 Sophomores Progress By planning the freshmen's initiation, doing their share in school plays, library work, and athletics as well as in classes, the sophomores feel that they have proved themselves capable of taking on the responsibilities of being juniors. The class officers who were responsible for the functions of initiation are: Donald Geffre, Pres- ident; Jane Opp, Vice-president; Charlotte Thomas, Secretary-treasurer. Erdmann, Ronald Geffre, Donald Geffre, Jack Geffre, Joyce Gehring, Arlen Gisi, Charlene Guthmiller, JoAnn Hilgemann, Julie Ann Hoffman, Billy Hoffman, Bruce Hoffman, Kathy Hoffman, Patricia Kaaz, Norma Kamm, Sandy Kindelspire, Correen Upward To Higher Rank Kruger, Albert Kulm, David Lapka, John Lechner, Victoria Miller, Gloria Noble, Billy Opp, Jane Otterstetter, Clayton Rail, Karen Rath, Deborah Rath, Jeanne Rau, Karen Rohrbach, Vemetta Sandmeier, Edith Sandquist, Dean Schill, Violet Schumacher, Diana Sieh, Danny Sperle, Patricia Stoecker, Keenan Thomas, Charlotte Thorpe, Debbie Tschappat, Norman Zelmer, Wanda Freshmen Welcomed To Breitag, Wayne Counts, Gwen Duvall, Allen Ehresman, Linda Feickert, Roger Fischer, Randy Geffree, Billy Geffre, Bonnie The freshmen, being newcomers to L.H.S., started their high school careers by being initiated into the Pirate Clan. Freshman class officers from left: Kathy Geffre, Vice- president; Kathryn Maier, Secretary-Treasurer; and Allen Duvall, President; along with their class advisors, Miss LeAnne Aalfs, and Mr. Barry Fisher, spent long hours making plans for the freshman-sponsored Hallo- ween party. Geffre, Kathleen Geffre, Vonnie Gill, Kim Gisi, Cheryl Guthmiller, Sandra Heibel, Tarrill Hoffman, Terry Hohenecker, Ann Marie 22 Pirate Clan Kaaz, Myra Kamm, Terry West, David Kohlhoff, Kristine Kolb, Jimmy Lapka, Eileen Lapka, Josephine Lapka, Peggy Lechner, Valerie Lewis, Merle Maier, Kathryn Nesby, Larry Neuharth, Amy Opp, Joyce Ottenbacher, Dennis Rath, Evelyn Rath, Judy Rath, Sandra Rogers, Gail Serfoss, Karen Shelboum, Shirley Skott, Brian Spitzer, LaVonne Thorpe, Tom Turn wall, John Valentine, Susan Weisenburger, Gayland Weisser, Suzanne Zetterlund, Jean 23 Seventh Grade Enters Junior High 24 Blumhardt, Craig Boyle, Shane Brandner, Cynthia Buechler, Sandy Schumacher, Randy Ehley, Quintin Geffre, Gail Geffre, Lee Geffre, Roy Guthmiller, John Haux, Cindy Heyd, Jerome Although the school schedule is new and more studying is required of them, the seventh grade proved to be worthy. Their class officers are Quin- ton Ehley, Secretary-Treasurer; Terry Zetterlund, President; and Richard Wolff, Vice-president. Hoffman, James Hoffman, La Dean Hoffman, Marcia Hoffman, Wanda Jakober, Bob Ketterling, Janice Lechner, Randy Lewis, Barbara Lewis, Michael Mack, Debra Meyer, Gilberta Nesby, Dale Pudwill, Terry Rath, Mark Rueb, Gary Rueb, Karen Sayler, Kenneth Schaffer, Colin Skott, Lynne Steinwandt, Terry Taylor, David Thorpe, Jim Tschappat, David Valentine, Richard Await Future Years At LHS Beaver, Jane Berreth, Marilyn Breitag, Brian Dock ter, Jacqualine Geffre, Joann Geffre, John Geffre, Linda Gill, Kerry Glaesman, Susan Haux, Gregory Haux, Rosalie Heibel, Rhondi Heyd, Noella Hoffman, Evelyn Kallas, Leona Kamm, Casey Ketterling, Greg Kindelspire, Mavis Kolb, Dale Kracke, Deborah Kulm, Mary Lapka, Charles Neuharth, Stuart Ottenbacher, Paulette Pudwill, Don Rau, Leland Rempher, Mark Schaffner, Jerome Schilling, Roger Schneider, Laurel Schock, Amie Shelboum, Linda Sieh, Susan Swanson, Susan West, Barbara Wolf, Joan Zacher, Mike Zantow, Randy With this being the final year of grade school for the eighth graders, they now await to join the Pi- rate's clan. Eighth grade officers are: Rhondi Hei- bel, Secretary; Miked Zacher, President; Linda Shelboum, Treasurer; and Deborah Kracke, Vice- President. Pirates In Action Study hall provides a moment of silence. If you don't have any more questions we'll get back to the grind. Lab is an important part of eighth grade science. Senior Home Ec. girls learn the art of dress making. STUDENT LIFE It isn't all work and no play at Leola. Many ex- tracurricular activities are available for students who wish to participate in them. I try to take part in as many as I can. I heard that activities help develop a fellow's personality; so I thought maybe they would help me grow faster. I love the fun we have in putting on a play, the sat- isfaction of having a voice in our cheering section, or the recognition of belonging to the honor roll. I may be small, but I'm a very good worker. Some- times, though, I feel that I don't quite fit in like the bigger Pirates do. But, I would never let any of them down. I keep on work- ing because I know that my contributions, though small, are of value to me and the activity. We had better get started if I am going to show you all our activities of 1969. 27 Librarians diligently work as they get acquain- ted with the new library facilities. The Li- brary Club members donate their time to learn how to operate the library to benefit the Leo- la students. Members of the Library Club are. Standing: Mrs. Kindelspire, Head Librarian, Mrs. Schilling, Assistant Librarian, Vivian Harris, Shirley Shelboum, Sheri Geffre, Tar- rill Heibel, Betty Pat Heibel, Ollie Weisser, Betty Lapka, Glenda Rueb, Charlotte Thomas, Amy Neuharth, Peggy Lapka, Kristi Kohlhoff, Susan Sieh, Rosalie Huax, Suzanne Weisser, Debbie Thorpe, Myra Kaaz, Gwen Counts, Eileen Lapka, and Deborah Ratfi. Seated: Julie Hilgemann, Karen Rau, Karyl Schmidt, Cindy Haux, Norma Kaaz, Gail Geffre, Karen Rueb, Dale Nesby, JoAnn Guthmiller, Rhondi Heibel, Linda Shelboum, Jane Beaver, and Susan Glaesman. Librarians Care For Tools To Success A new aspect of the librarians is participation in a class for extra credit. Members of this class include Debbie Thorpe, Ollie Weisser, Suzanne Weisser, Myra Kaaz, Tarrill Heibel, Mrs. Kindelspire, Shirley Shelboum, Norma Kaaz, Sheri Geffre, Glenda Rueb, Amy Neuharth and Charlotte Thomas. Mrs. Kindelspire and Mrs. Schilling perform many duties vital to the efficient operation of the library. 28 Varsity Cheerleaders are in sitting position: Betty Lapka and Linda Schaible. Standing: Mary Lee Geffre and Mary Schiltz. Atop the pyramid: Colleen Rath. Pep Is Boost To Pirates The B cheerleading squad includes, bot- tom: Judy Rath and Edith Sandmeier. Top: Amy Neuharth and Peggy Lapka. Supporting the team with their exuberant spirit the Leola Pep Club helped to lead the Pirates and Bombers on to victory. School spirit of this organization excelled as many members journeyed to Sioux Falls for the State B . Members of the Pep Club are: Front Row, Cheerleaders: Edith Sandmeier, Mary Schiltz, Amy Neuharth, Colleen Rath, Judy Rath, Betty Lapka, Peggy Lapka, Linda Schaible, Marilyn Hoffman, Mary Lee Geffre. Second Row: Sharmain Fischer, JoAnn Guthmiller, Lavonne Beaver, Linda Sc hill, Linda Ehres- man, Ronnie Schumack, Vice-president; Sheri Geffre, Secretary; Glenda Rueb, President; Karyn Schmidt, Gloria Miller. Third Row: Mary Sieh, Karyl Schmidt, Jane Opp, Charlotte Thomas, Evelyn Rath, Violet Schill. Fourth Row: Valerie Lechner, Theresa Schumacher, Marie Krueger, Charlotte Erdmann, Edith Hoffman, Josephine Lapka. Fifth Row: Linda Heupel, Dianne Skott, Deborah Rath, LaVonne Skott, Julie Hilgemann, Linda Kracke, Pamela Z an tow, Karen Serfoss. Sixth Row: Charlotte Fuehrer, Kathy Hoffman, Jeanne Rath, June Hoffman, Cathy Miller, Jean Zetterlund, Jerome Lapka, Bruce Bonnet, Lynn Koemer, Loel Lapka, Karen Rail, Kim Gill, Sandy Kamm, Betty Pat Heibel, Cindy Greeno, Norma Kaaz. Seventh Row: Ollie Weisser, Kristi Kohlhoff, Marjorie Opp, Karen Rau, Kathy Geffre, Bonnie Treftz, Myra Kaaz, Diana Schumacher. Eighth Row: Charlene Gisi, Debbie Thorpe, Vivian Harris, Joyce Geffre, Sandra Guth- miller, Kathryn Maier, Suzanne Weisser, Patricia Sperle. Back Row: Beth Rath, Valerie Serfoss, Shirley Lechner, Joyce Rau, Nancy Shafer, Luan Rath, Wanda Zelmer, Shirley Shelboum, Ann Hohenecker, La- Vonne Spitzer, Tarrill Heibel, Bonnie Geffre, Vernetta Rohrbach, Joyce Opp, Cheryl Gisi, Gwen Counts, Eileen Lapka, Sandra Rath. Absent: John Zacher, Treasurer and Pamela Albrecht. Annual Staff Produces Log Of Memories L.H.S. memories will long be remem- bered as the annual staff of 1968-1969 diligently edited a book of student activ- ities and highlights. Attending the Journalism Institution on South Dakota State University were Glenda Rueb and Marjorie Opp. Here they accumulated knowledge as editors and with the abil- ities of other members skillfully com- piled the 1969 Buccaneer. Reporters work diligently to produce a success- ful annual. Yearbook copy typists are: Joyce Rau, Linda Schaible, and Mary Sieh. Members of the Buccaneer staff includes: Lavonne Beaver, Music Editor; Charles Melhaff, Business Man- ager; James Reimer, Sports Editor; Glenda Rueb, Co-Editor; Mr. Charles Robinson, Advisor; Glenn Fis- cher, Grade Editor; Linda Schill, Co-Editor; Marjorie Opp, Assistant Editor. Pirate Chatter k } ' rs. i-r . r- 1 P o 5? d -o P r- wi _J5« 3. e 4 K The ing ch€ volve p ges. I fractioi The about lective studenl ments The class is lore ai tuation stars i In ir out fn venth Revolu The O’Nl The paper staff under the direction of Mr. Gordon Schanzenbach attempt to cover the newsworthy hap- penings at LHS and print them monthly in thePIRATE CHATTER. The members of the paper staff are seated: Mary Sieh, Business Manager; Linda Schill, Editor; Mr. Schanzenbach, Advisor; Linda Schaible, Assistant Editor; James Reimer, Sports Editor; and Marjorie Opp, Business Manager, Second row: Joyce Rau, JoAnn Guthmiller, Glenda Rueb, Sharmainj Fischer, Lynn Koemer, Valerie Serfoss, Henry Heagley, Deborah Rath, Joyce Geffre, Sheri Geffre, Amy Neuharth, and Charlene Gisi. Third row: Betty Lapka, and Wanda Zelmer. J w A ♦ Prett thes se on OctODi Debbie Thorpe, Shirley Shelbourn, Tarrill Heibel all day long The pictures were administered bers of th pictures! w a. The finished photos will There by O’Neill Photo Company of Ne- light i Octo- Central annual rs may ie more t more d voca- terested gned to jv h i c h er edu- L The hey 0 at- • -i ft-« i ' • yr c i % % A • c s „ A v ied to the seniors short- proofs rhistmns surg. aSVe a 0 . p oVC- e. 0 S c, - ‘Vi V ' 1 N e 5° c-ov v,f c w V rO . ► V v graders are study- e sc actions which in- L 2 d negative char- ?y are dividing Hr w s is learning ° c cCe«■ oCV V° tf s°JVJj V ' ■.and it1; were the minutes. aii fort as' 0%©. Cot wv’w« ajs te. er e- tsssgggr. history the fcthe amend- v English -m folk- Dave Thom� , pu. o. . gi «W ”% £’ � SWSS P� «- bucket that gave Leola L p..Vc01 c k. __ rvc e n c the. 31 Pirates Pretend Yeah! I'm fearless! You'll just fall right through the floor! Tension mounts as students await play try-out results. Anyone capable may try out for a part to be chosen by directors Mr. Barry Fisher and Mr. Charles Robinson. This year's plays proved to be great accomplishments for LHS thespians. Desperate Ambrose Allen Guthmiller................... Charles Mehlhaff .................. Jack Geffre ....................... Glenn Fischer ..................... Ron Schumach ...................... Roger Feickert .................... Linda Schaible .................... Mary Lee Geffre ................... Pam Zantow......................... Sharmain Fischer .................. Glenda Rueb........................ Mary Seih ......................... Steve Geffre ...................... Lynn Koemer ....................... Larry Nesby ....................... .......... Danl Ambrose Groves . .. Bert Miller Sheriff Crandel Hoot Owl Pete ..... Stinkweed .. Nancy Martin ... Anne Martin ......... Posie .......... Beth .... Mrs. Sprool .......... Lena ......... Judge .. Stage Driver .. Stage Driver The House On Whaleshead Rock Larry Nesby .............................. Narrator Allen Guthmiller...................... Mr. Wallace Glenda Rueb...................... Miss Thomborough Linda Schaible ................................ Pam Mary Sieh...................................... Liz Sheri Geffre................................... Sue Vivian Harris ............................. Old Meg Glenn Fischer ................................ Nick Ronnie Schumach .......................... Squirrel Debbie Thorpe ............................... Toots Terry Hoffman ............................... Mummy Sharmain Fischer ........................... Medusa How'd you get here? 32 These eight people were selected as the best dressed Pirates from LHS. Back row: Lee Rau, David Kulm, Mary Kulm, and Julie Hilgemann. Front row; Mickey Skott, Lynn Nesby, James Buechler, and Denise Grandboise. Freshmen walk plank before being accepted on board Pirate Ship. Dressed in outlandish costumes, they took mocking from upperclass- men. Pirate Clan Supports Homecoming Activities Homecoming activities were celebrated on Septem- ber 20. It began with the freshman initiation and then on to the choosing of Best Dressed Pirates. This year the parade gave added excitement as each high school class sponsored a float. The crowning of the King and Queen took place on main street. Queen Mary Lee Geffre and King Allen Guthmiller were crowned Homecoming Royalty by last year's royal couple, Nancy Greeno and David Rath. Other members of the royal party included: Glenda Rueb, Betty Lapka, James Reimer, Charles Nehlhaff and Ronnie Schumack. The Homecoming Royalty and Best Dressed Pirates await the beginning of the parade and survey clan. Lance, Joyce, Elmer, and Wayne display Junior float. This is one of four floats that enlivened school spirit. 33 KING ALLEN QUEEN MARY LEE Royalty Rules Pirate Clan Charles Mehlhaff James Reimer These people served as waiters and waitresses. Back row: Kristi Kohlhoff, Tom Thorpe, Randy Fischer, Roger Feickert, Terry Hoffman, and Judy Rath. Middle row: Amy Neuharth, Kathy Geffre, Peggy Lapka, and Shirley Shelbourn. Kneeling: Brian Skott and Gayland Weisenburger. Couples dance under the moonlight of Athens. Romance is t t Moonlight Over Athens” Moonlight Over Athens was chosen as the theme of the 1969 Junior-Senior prom held on May 8. The Junior class converted the gym into the an- cient ruins of Greece. An array of streamers created two different atmospheres for dining and dancing. Pillars, decorated with garland, were ar- ranged around the gym. A fountain, love seats, and bird baths arrayed the dancing area for an added effect. The banquet was served as 6:30 p. m. and 8;30 Henry Heagly, master of ceremonies, conducted the program. The President of the Junior class, Shar- main Fischer, gave the welcoming speech. Entertainment by the Trinklied Singers and dance music provided by the Sinfonia, made this a night to remember for everyone present. All you needed was romance and music. Hey you guys, louder . Nobody is dancing. Therefore, Seniors, I say your state of South Dakota is great. Having Finished We Now Move On Baccalaureate services were held Sunday, May 18, 1969 with Rev. K.J. Reimer delivering the message. Commencement exercises were held on May 26. Lieutenant Governor James Abnor of Kennebec de- livered the Commencement address. Look at all those people coming yet. J shall pass through this world but once. Jf. therefore, there be any kindness J can show, or any good thing J can do, let me do it now let me not defer it or neglect it, for J shall not pass this way again. De if relict 37 This isn't fair. It’s two against one. Glenda Rueb was selected as Leola High School's DAR candidate for the county competition. The Daughters of American Revolution candidates are selected on the basis of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. She received a pin for her achievements. % Marie Kruger was selected as the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow. She received this title as a result of scoring highest on the local Betty Crocker's Search for the Homemaker of Tomorrow Test. She received a pin from the sponsor of the program, General Mills Incorporated. Honored Will Be Remembered James Reimer, 1968 Boys' State delegate and Linda Sc hill, 1968 Girls' State delegate each spent a week with other high school delegates studying the basis of the United States gov- ernment. James attended Boys' State on the campus of Northern State College in Aberdeen; while Linda attended Girls' State at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell. MUSIC The halls of LHS were constantly filled with the sound of music this year. Where was all that sound coming from? Thatfs right, the band room. We sure were kept busy in this de- partment this year. Al- though I'm not big enough or old enough to play in the band or sing in the chorus, I did get to hear all of the concerts and basketball games that the band did play for. I even had the opportunity of helping some of the kids sell magazines. I also saw all those busy PTA par- ents sell cookies and cof- fee to raise money for our music department. With the help of this money, we were able to purchase new band uniforms. Well, I'm just going for my band lesson with the di- rector, Mr. Guffey. Why don't you come along and visit the music depart- ment? 39 First row: Glenda Rueb, Linda Schaible, Mary Sieh, and Valerie Serfoss. Second row: pi lip Weisser, Charles Mehlhaff, Marjorie Opp, Julie Hilgemann, Karen Rueb, and Jane Beaver. Third row: Marilyn Hoffman, Judy Rath, Suzanne Weisser, Curtis Merkel, Kristi Kohlhoff, Charlotte Thomas, and Amy Neuharth. Standing: Vivian Harris, Cindy Greeno, and Lynn Koerner. The Sound of Music Governing the band for 1968-69 were seated: James Reimer, Vice-President; Glenda Rueb, President; Joyce Rau, Secretary; OUie Weisser, Junior Representative; Charles Mehlhaff, Senior Representative; Amy Neuharth, Freshman Representative; and Karen Rau, Sophomore Representative. Included in the duties of the band council were decorating for concerts and beginning the compiling of a handbook for the musical department. 40 First row: Karen Rau, Barbara West, JoAnn Guthmiller, and Debbie Thorpe. Second row: Gary Rueb, Nancy Shafer, Joyce Rau, David Thomas, Mike Zacher, and Greg Haux. Third row: Colleen Rath, Patty Hoffman, Marcia Hoffman, Terry Zetterlund, Mark Rath, Janice Ketterling, and David Kulm. Standing: Susan Sieh, Pam Zantow, James Reimer, and Mr. Guffey. Bursts Forth 'The Sound of Music , Prelude and Fugue , Swing March , and Tall Cedars were among the songs featured by the LHS band throughout the year at several concerts. Participating in Gypsy Day activities with a marching performance provided experience as a marching band. The 40-piece band also provided entertainment at home basketball games and the Regional Tournament at Aber- deen. In addition to public performances, the band was entered in the Region II Music Contest. The band showed their splendor under the direction of Mr. Michael Guffey. Leading the band in their marching escapades was majorette, JoAnn Guthmiller. Front row; Kim Gill, June Hoffman, Theresa Schumacher, Pam Zantow, Marilyn Hoffman, Debbie Thorpe, and Colleen Rath. Second row: Valerie Serfoss, Joyce Rau, Suzanne Weisser, Charlotte Fuehrer, Luan Rath, Charlotte Thomas, and Judy Rath. Third row: Lavonne Beaver, Kathy Hoffman, Julie Hilgeman, Glenda Rueb, Lynn Koerner, James Reimer, and Roger Mclntire. Fourth row: Carol Schiltz, Mary Lee Ge££re, Betty Pat Heibel, Sharmain Fischer, Billy Hoffman, Charles Mehlhaff, and Allen Guthmiller. Voices Blend in Henry Heagley, Glenda Rueb, Ollie Weisser, and Lynn Koerner attended All State Chorus on November 8 and 9, 1968 in Aberdeen. From Classic to Pop Music, Ollie Weisser and Mary Sieh provided the accompaniment for the Girl's Glee and Mixed Chorus respectively. These girls donated hours of time practicing to aid the groups in their achievement. Front row: Beth Rath, Mary Schiltz, Ollie Weisser, Shirley Shelbourn, Sandra Guthmiller, Myra Kaaz, Kathryn Maier, and Mr. Guffey. Second row: Karen Rau, JoAnn Guthmiller, Edith Sandmeier, Nancy Shafer, Marjorie Opp, Vivian Harris, and Linda Schaible. Third row: Danny Sieh, Jack Geffre, David Kulm, Brian Breitag, Linda Heupel, Amy Neuharth, Shirley Lechner, and Josephine Lapka. Fourth row: David Thomas, Tom Thorpe, Henry Heagley, Sheri Geffre, Cindy Greeno, Jeanne Rath, and Violet Sc hill. Harmonious Tones A mixed ensemble was selected from the mixed chorus to participate in the contest in Aberdeen and to provide music at the Baccalaureate Service. Active members of this group included Henry Heagley, David Thomas, Vivian Harris, Glenda Rueb, Lynn Koerner, Karen Rau; accompanist, Ollie Weisser, Debbie Thorpe, and David Kulm. Throughout the year Glenda Rueb presided over the chorus affairs. Sharmain Fischer, vice-president and Linda Schaible, secretary-treasurer were selected to assist her. Ollie Weisser and Sheri Geffre as librarians arranged and filed the music. The chorus council helped in deco- rating for concerts and composing a handbook for the music department. Brass soloists include Joyce Rau, Jim Reimer, and David Kulm. Clarinet soloists are Debbie Thorpe and Glenda Rueb. Instrumentalists Prove Several members of the LHS band were selected to present instrumental solos at the Regional Contest. Their talents were rewarded as they strived for mastering each solo with delicate tone and exciting rhythm. Robust music was produced as instrumentalists joined forces in ensembles. The Brass Sextet and Sax Ensemble were among the small groups entered in contests. They also provided entertainment at community functions. These individuals are among the musically talented at LHS who were willing to work hard to earn recog- nition. Their attempts toward perfection were guid- ed by Mr. Guffey, the director. 44 Vivian Harris provided a tympani solo. The Brass Sextet made up of JoAnn Guthmiller, David Kulm, Colleen Rath, Jim Reimer, David Thomas, and Joyce Rau added a festive touch to the music depart- ment. Charlotte Thomas, Kristi Kohlhoff, Amy Neuharth, Judy Rath, and Suzanne Weisser displayed their talent to the public as they composed the Sax Ensemble. Their Ability A favorite pastime is musical socializing. Pep band leads half-time entertainment. Amy Neuharth, Judy Rath, and Charlotte Thomas were competitors as sax soloists. He leads with spirit and de- termination. 45 First row: Linda Heupel, Jeanne Rath, Judy Rath, Karen Rau, Charlotte Fuehrer, Nancy Shafer, Marjorie Opp, Vivian Harris, Karyl Schmidt, Colleen Rath, Cheryl Gisi, Theresa Schumacher, Karyn Schmidt, and Kathy Maier. Second row: Sheri Geffre, Cindy Greeno, Amy Neuharth, Violet Sc hill, Luan Rath, Shirley Lechner, Bonnie Geffre, Suzanne Weisser, Linda Ehresman, Victoria Lechner, Beth Rath, Shirley Shelbourn, Wanda Zelmer, Kim Gill, and Jean Zetterlund. Third row: Glenda Rueb, Mary Lee Geffre, Karen Serfoss, Carol Schiltz, JoAnn Guthmiller, Kathy Hoffman, Diana Schumacher, Susan Valentine, Lavonne Beaver, Tarrill Hei- bel, Valerie Serfoss, Mary Schiltz, Marilyn Hoffman, Sandra Guthmiller, Gwen Counts, and Myra Kaaz. Fourth row: Sharmain Fischer, Betty Pat Heibel, Julie Hilgemann, Mary Sieh, Charlotte Thomas, Edith Sand- meier, Norma Kaaz, Kathy Geffre, Joyce Rau, Josephine Lapka, Linda Schaible, Gail Rogers, Debbie Thorpe, Pam Zantow, Valerie Lechner, Vonnie Geffre, and Eileen Lapka. Glee Club Works for Recognition Girls Glee Club is a new vocal opportunity offered in the extracurricular program at LHS. Mr. Guffey, the vocal instructor, led the Glee Club in its prepa- ration for concerts. Picturesque strains of Let There Be Music , One Hand, One Heart , and Oh the Street Where You Live were heard as sixty girls blended their young voices. This group was selected from the Girls Glee to repre- sent LHS at the music contest. Singing also at concerts were from top: Glenda Rueb, Pam Albrecht, Suzanne Weisser, Karen Rau, accompanist; Charlotte Thomas, Linda Schaible, Debbie Thorpe, Ollie Weisser, Vivian Harris, and Edie Sandmeier. 46 km SPORTS There was plenty of ex- citement in sports this year. This year was the first winning season of the football squad since 1961. We all made a trip to the State B Basketball Tournaments. The excite- ment was almost more than we could stand. I love all these sports and really try hard to play like the rest of the Pi- rates, but I'm just not big enough. But, I don't let that bother me. I can yell as loud as anyone to support my team, and I show good sportsmanship, which will gain friends for me, my team, and my school. I think some of the boys are in the gym. Maybe they will tell you about the games we played in 1969 if we ask them. Let's hurry, though, be- fore they leave. 47 First row: Les Merkel, Arden Sieh, Bob Schilling, Dave Thomas, Charles Glaesman, Charles Mehlhaff, and Glenn Fischer. Second row: Bruce Bonnet, Dale Zetterlund, Gailen Geffre, A1 Guthmiller, Steve Geffre, El- mer Smolnisky, and Lance Gill. Third row: Wayne Morrill, Doug Beritag, Henry Heagley, Don Geffre, Clay- ton Otterstetter, Terry Kamm, and Ron Erdmann. Fourth row: Terry Kline, student manager; Billy Hoff- man, Danny Sieh, Wayne Breitag, Tom Thorpe, Dennis Ottenbacher, and Pat Tumwall, student manager. Fifth row: Coaches Fisher, and Robinson. Pirates Have Winning Season First year coach Chuck Robinson guided the Pi- rates gridders to their first winning season in seven years. The Pirates looked impressive in their first three games as they shut out their opponents. In- cluded was a 49-0 thrashing of Doland in the Home- coming game. The Pirates had trouble coming down out of the clouds after bombing Doland and lost their next two games to Eureka and Ipswich. The Pirates assured themselves of a winning season as they beat Cresbard and then bowed to the conference cham- pion Groton Tigers in their final game. Field goal practice Tri-Captains: Charlie, Al, and Dale The crew after work. The coaches developing ulcers. Set New Eleven Man Record The Pirate gridders set a new school eleven man football scoring record, while trouncing Doland 49-0 before a large Homecoming crowd. Glenn Fischer ran for five touchdowns as the Pirates avenged last year's loss to Doland. Practice! Practice! Practice! Leola 49 Doland 0 Revenge at last! We They Aberdeen Juniors 6 0 Northville 19 0 Doland 49 0 Eureka 12 38 Ipswich 0 30 Cresbard 28 12 Groton 0 24 Denotes Conference Game The Junior High football team posted a 3-1 record. The team consists of, back row: Shane Boyle, Jim Thorpe, Craig Blumhardt, Lee Rau, Kerry Gill, Colin Schaffer, Brian Breitag, Gary Rueb, David Taylor, and Quintin Ehley. Front row: Coach Frey, Greg Haux, Stuart Neuharth, Jerome Schaffner, Mike Zacher, Terry Zetterlund, Rick Wolff, John Geffre, and Roger Schilling. First row: Steve Geffre, Allen Guthmiller, Gailen Geffre, Charles Glaesman, and Donald Geffre. Second row: Lance Gill, James Reimer, David Thomas, and Elmer Smolnisky. Third row: Dale Zetterlund, and Douglas Breitag. Absent: Robert Schilling. Cagers Go to State B” The Leola Pirates' dream that they have aspired to since grade school came true as they earned a berth in the State B . Coach Hepperle's team won the championships of District V and Region II and went on to a sixth place finish in the State Tourna- ment. Illness hit the team hard during the season leaving Coach Hepperlewith only seven players for one game and putting Bob Schilling in the hospital for the final month of the season. However, the Pirates still rolled to a 16-4 season record. Leola drew a bye in the first round of the District and thenbeat Roscoe in the semifinals and Frederick for the Champion- ship. Their victims in the Regional were Faulkton and McIntosh respectively. Tournament jitters plagued the Pirates as they lost to Clark in their first game at State. The next day was the Pirates' day and they treated the fans to a come from behind victory over Emery. Lennox then soundly defeated the Pirates in the battle for fifth place. Standing from left: Greg Haux, David Kulm, Henry Heagley, Douglas Breitag, Kevin Lapka, Tom Thorpe, Bill Noble, Roger Schilling, Gayland Weisenburger. Kneeling: Charles Mehlhaff, student manager; Coach Frey, and Pat Turnwall, student manager. Don blocks one. Al sneaks one by. Ouch! Guthmiller Named to All State First Squad Basketball Schedule We They Faulkton there 65 50 Hosmer here 78 35 Roscoe there 72 53 Northville here 61 37 Hecla here 85 61 Aberdeen Jrs. here 60 36 Eureka there 67 60 Groton here 58 56 Ipswich Aberdeen 63 66 Doland there 90 50 Britton there 45 60 Cresbard here 72 63 Herreid here 61 50 Groton Columbia 52 85 Frederick here 67 61 Aberdeen Jrs. there 68 48 Hoven here 65 55 Eureka here 51 49 Eureka Invitational Tournament Eureka 60 51 Ipswich 63 67 District V at Aberdeen Roscoe 68 35 Frederick 72 56 Region II at Aberdeen Faulkton 57 40 McIntosh 50 43 Al Guthmiller, the 6-3 Pirate center, was named to the 1969 Class B All-State first team. Al was selected by the South Dakota Sportswriters Associa- tion which picks five eight man All-State squads. Guthmiller led the Pirates in rebounding and in scoring averaging twenty rebounds and twenty points per game this season. Al was the State B tourna- ment scoring leader with 69 points in three games and he was second in rebounds with 41. Al and Steve Geffre were also named to the State MBM All Tournament team. Al was named to the first team and Steve received honorable mention for his strong rebounding and fine defense. 51 Don concentrates on making a basket. State Tournament We The Clark 55 58 Emery 77 76 Lennox 33 54 Pirates Win Sixth 52 Steve tries for two points. I've got you ball. Gailen shoots against Clark. Place at State B” Al grabs a rebound. All-State tactics. Dave and Don try for rebound. 53 Back row: Coach Fisher, Jerome Lapka, Billy Hoffman, Glenn Fis- cher, and Terry Pudwill. Front row: Curtis Merkel, Lynn Koerner, Clay- ton Otterstetter, and Ron Schu- mack. Missing: Roger Feickert. Wrestling is New Sport Wrestling was introduced into the Pirates athletic department this year. Although the wrestlers did not fare very well in their first season, valuable experience was obtained which should produce better results in the years to come. Ron and Clayton display typical practice session. 54 Cross Country Takes Second in Conference The Cross Country team includes: Dave Kulm, Wayne Fischer, Gayland Weisenburger, John Lapka, and Jim Reimer. The Cross Country team placed second in the Conference meet and tenth at the State meet which proved to be two big accom- plishments this season. Jim Reimer and Wayne Fischer finished third and eighth respectively at the Conference meet. Jim placed fourteenth in the State meet. The team ran in five other meets including: the Roe Granger, Huron Invitational, and the Leola Invitational. John! Back row: Dale Zetterlund, Don Geffre, Dave Thomas, and A1 Guthmiller. Front row: Jim Reimer, Gailen Geffre, Wayne Fischer, and John Lapka. Missing: Tom Thorpe. Dale gets ready for the toss. Track Team Three School Breaks Records Concentrate, Gailen. Although only nine boys were out for track this year, three school rec- ords were broken and three boys qualified for the State Track Meet. A1 Guthmiller broke the half-mile, Jim Reimer broke the two mile, and the two mile relay team composed of A1 Guthmiller, Jim Reimer, Wayne Fischer, and John Lapka broke that record. Jim Reimer, Don Geffre, and Al Guth- miller qualified for the State Meet and Al got a fifth in the Class A mile. Dave takes off. Up and----not quite high enough, Don. Go! Don Go! Wayne finishes a half. 55 Front row: Mr. Hepperle, cross country, basketball, and track coach; Mr. Robinson, head football coach; Mr. Frey, assistant basketball and track coach and Junior High football coach. Back row: Mr. Walker, Junior High basketball and track coach; Mr. Fisher, assistant football coach and head wrestling coach. Leaders and Heroes of the Battles Cleaning basketballs, repairing football hel- mets, keeping records of games, packing medi- cine kits, and taking static from the athletes are some of the duties of Pat Turnwall and Char- lie Mehlhoff, student managers. They make sure that the athletic equipment is always ready to be used. The Letterman's Club members include, first row: Steve Geffre, Dave Thomas, Charlie Glaesman, Terry Kline, Jim Reimer, Les Merkel, and Ron Schumack. Second row: John Lapka, Lance Gill, Arden Sieh, Pat Turn- wall, Jerome Lapka, Wayne Fischer, Bruce Bonnet, and Gayland Weisenburger. Third row: Ron Erdmann, Gai- len Geffre, Wayne Morrill, Henry Heagley, Dale Zetterlund, Danny Sieh, Dave Kulm, and Clayton Otterstetter. Fourth row: Dennis Ottenbacher, Tom Thorpe, Don Geffre, Doug Breitag, Al Guthmiller, Bob Schilling, Char- les Mehlhaff, Glenn Fischer, and Elmer Smolnisky. 56 GRADES Now we’re getting down to my size! Boy, there sure are a lot of these kids in grade school. If you don't watch out, you can just about get tram- pled. I can't even reach the door handle. Some- times I wonder how all these little kids in grade school do it. Boy, you should see these kids in action. In the classroom they're studious and they listen to their teachers. On the play- ground they play so well together. They also take part in music and in sports. These kids are so lucky! They learn about arithme- tic, they learn to read and write, and they even learn about their United States Government. Quite a few kids bought Savings Stamps this year. Here come some of the kids from recess right now. Let's go to class with them. 57 First row: Neil Dockter, DuWayne Pudwill, Douglas Lewis, Jack Rohrbach, Terry West, and Melvin Zantow. Second row: LeRoy Grandbois, Kathy Geffre, Deborah Glaseman, Debra Blumhardt, Mary Lu Sandquist, Cheryl Treftz, Ter- rance Ketterling and Mrs. Turnwall. Third row: Robert Serfoss, Debbie Jean Geffre, Monica Rott, Wanda Keim, Bonnie Schmidt, and Shirley Kallas. Fourth row: Geraldine Geffre, James Zandstra, Gary Rath, Lloyd Brietag, Dwight Neuharth, Wanita Hoffman, and Nancy Ottenbacher. Sixth graders prepare for movement to Junior High. Sixth Graders Prove Their Abilities First row: Cindy Guthmiller, Bruce Geffre, Michael Lapka, Wade Lechner, John Schumacher, and Robin Rau. Second row: Mrs. Goodrich, Patricia Sc hemp, Diane Glaesman, Charlotte Ann Hoffman, Patti Kulm, and Charlotte Jean Hoff- man. Third row: Leo Kindlespire, Timothy Wolf, Robert Sperle, Sandra Hoff- man, Greg Brandner, and Terry Lee Taylor. Fourth row: Dianne Rath, Peter Weisser, Brenda Wolff, Donna Fuehrer, Molly Greeno, Peter Feickert, and Joann Rogers. Mrs. Bernice Pade helps graders through remedial reading course. Eyes downward and minds fore ward! First row: Melody Meyer, Marsha Lechner, Dale Hoffman, Lynn Nesby, Keith Shelboum, Peggy Schafer, and Debbie Schmidt. Second row: Marilyn Weisser, Marcie Jundt, Jamie Merkel, Douglas Kindlespire, Mitchell Keim, Johnny Val- entine, and Susie Geffre. Third row: Jerry Jasmer, LaDonna Kallas, Perry Fischer, Mike Maule, Cynthia Skott, Wesley Tschappat, John Swanson, and Mrs. Mardian. Fifth Graders Tasks Provide Variety Arithmetic can be fun if you know what you're doing First row: Bernadette Kallas, Dennis Schrum, Douglas Merkel, Donna Rath, Mickey Skott, and David Lapka. Second row: Wade Weiszhaar, Cheryl Kracke, Terry Jundt, Wayne Mack, Kurtis Kolb, Lori Gill, and Mrs. Jundt. Third row: Joyce Ketterling, Peggy Hoffman, Carolyn Sieh, Tacy Charron, Marsha Hoff- man, Kathy Neuharth, and Jerrillyn Heyd. First row: Kristie Schnaidt, Tony Haux, Earl Weisenburger, Bobbie Lapka, Gabriel Kallas, Cindy Jundt, Daniel Schooley, and Jerome Hoffman. Second row: Wayde Blumhardt, Marcia Mack, Keith Liedle, Jeff Wolf, Curtis Sch- naidt, Brenda Hoffman, Regan Keim, and Mrs. Kulm. Third row: Charlene Geffre, Tim Steinwandt, Julie Potratz, Ray Geffre, Terry Bonnet, Susan Bender, and Dean Sc hock. Winter play isn't always fun! Fourth Graders Learn by Experimenting First row: Jucy Schock, Gerry West, Janis Schaffner, Susan Kulm, Kent Weiszhaar, and Tamara Weisser. Second row: Ruby Zantow, Janet Schu- macher, John Geffre, Jason Gill, Richard Geffre, and Mrs. Morrison. Third row: Glenn Zumbaum, Donald Guthmiller, Gary Mack, Don Thorpe, Debbie Geffre, and Clyde Ottenbacher. Too much snow? Not for the fourth graders. Third graders enjoy swings even in the cold. First row: Rhonda Layton, Rick Haux, Michael Kallas, Darrell Schrum, Wen- dell Kallas, Melody Weisser, Ricky Grandbois, and Lori Buechler. Second row: Janell Ketterling, Patricia Morrison, Thomas Geffre, Kathleen Schumacher, Virginia Rohrbach, Glen Rath, Linda Mack, and Mrs. Maule. Third row: Kar- ley Hoffman, Matthey Reil, Tammey Kolb, Wayne Heyd, Ronald Duvall, Diane Schooley, and Douglas Lapka. Third Graders Master Writing Skills Miss Pierce replaced Mrs. Robinson the last semester. First row: Martin Geffre, Charles Valentine, Donna Potratz, Tom Kolb, Glen Geffre, Martin Keim, Carla Merkel, and James Buechler. Second row: Donnie Fuehrer, Gary Jakober, Rhonda Schnaidt, Lorraine Geffre, Brian Nesby, Jenny Hoffman, Myles Sandquist, and Mrs. Robinson. Third row: Wanda Morrison, Laura Erdmann, Larry Henry, Dean Rogers, Angeline Hoffman, Amy Heagley, and Philip Feickert. First row: Candice Lechner, Keith Kracke, Glen Mack, Desiree Reil, Boyd Rempfer, and Sally Greeno. Second row: Doreen Merkel, Pamela Weiszhaar, Scott Kolb, Lori Shannon, Alfred Zantow, Kurt Skott, Debra Weisser, and Miss Danek. Third row: Noreen Schaffner, Eugene Geffre, Melvin Schanzen- bach, Donald Breitag, Debra Bender, and James Serfoss. Missing from pic- ture: Jeffery Walt man. Studious as they look, their minds tend to wander. Second Graders Explore with Thoughts First row: Billy Taylor, Georgiann Lapka, Duane Jakober, Vince Brandner, Tony Hoffman, and JoAllen Heyd. Second row: Patty Schumacher, Pearl Sperle, Norman Potratz, Marsha Geffre, Jerome Geffre, Colette Hoffman, and Mrs. Brueegeman. Third row: Mike Adam, Clark Neuharth, Jackie Mack, Jeff Ottenbacher, John Schanzenbach, and Jennifer Rau. Missing from picture: James Sayler. Encouragement from the teacher is always welcomed. Mrs. Shirlene Shannon instructs grade students in music. First row: Connie Heider, Melvin Kallas, Kevin Rath, Karl Kapka, Brian Hoff- man, Margo Hauff, and Gary Schumacher. Second row: Leslie Meyer, Patty Geffre, Kevin Steckler, Mike Walt man, Todd Kapka, Jeff Kessler, Denise Hoffman, and Mrs. Weiszhaar, Third row: Jeff Schnaidt, Lori Schnaidt, Kevin Kallas, Julie Geffre, Jerome Mack, Arlene Zumbaum, Evangeline Hoffman, and Gregory Rogers. First Graders Begin to Read First graders enjoy library privileges. ft First row: Cindy Weisser, Byron Zantow, Kurtis Sandquist, John Guthmiller, Roger Hoffman, Dale Geffre, Jeffrey Merkel, and Mrs. Young. Second row: Gail Valentine, Glenn Treftz, Joyce Feickert, Dean Geffre, Miles Blumhardt, Daryl Walker, and Valerie Zandstra. Third row: Lynne Schemp, Scott Lapka, Julia Serfoss, Kimjundt, Elizabeth Erdmann, Beverly Morrison, Lowell Morri- son, and Curtis Duvall. Missing from picture: Denise Grandbois. B” Band Moves Onward First row: Karen Rueb, Jane Beaver, Mavis Kindelspire, Barbara West, Lynne Skott, and Susan Swanson. Second row: Bonnie Schmidt, Sandra Hoffman, Joan Wolf, Jacqualine Dock- tor, Greg Haux, Mike Zacher, Gary Rueb, Terrance Ketterling, LaDean Hoffman, and Neil Docktor. Third row: Molly Greeno, Debbie Geffre, Patty Schemp, Kathy Geffre, Marcia Hoffman, Terry Zetterlund, Mark Rath, Patty Kulm, Stuart Neuharth, Roger Schilling, and Janice Ketterling. Standing: Mr. Guffey, Peter Weisser, Debra Blum- hardt, Susan Sieh, and Dwight Neuharth. C” Band Gains Experience First row: Charlotte Jean Hoffman, Susie Geffre, Carolyn Sieh, Robert Serfoss, Dale Hoff- man, and Bernadette Kallas. Second row: Joann Rogers, Marsha Hoffman, Jerome Heyd, Jamie Merdel, Wayne Mack, Mike Maule, Terry West, Jerry Jasmer, John Swanson, and Debra Schmidt. Third row: David Lapka, Donna Rath, Keith Shelbourn, James Hoffman, Douglas Merkel, Joyce Ketterling, Kathy Neuharth, LaDonna Kallas, Dianne Rath, Melvin Zantow, and Kurtis Kolb. Standing: Peggy Hoffman, Leo Kindelspire, Michael Lapka, Kerry Gill, LeRoy Grandbois, Jerome Schaffner, John Valentine, and Mr. Guffey. 64 Editors’ Final Note We would like very much to say thank-you to all who have made this annual possible� We would like especially to thank the section editors,, They worked very hard to get the right pictures and to write efficient stories� They also put in long hours to help the editors finish. We would also like to thank the teachers of LHS who helped so very much by hav- ing patience when we interrupted classes for pictures. The students deserve a thank-you also for co-operating while pictures were being taken and for purchasing the Buccaneer. A thank-you also goes to the merchants of Leola who bought ads to help finance our annual. A very special thanks goes to Mr. Charles Robinson. Through thick and thin he stayed behind us all the way. He was always there for assistance. Though the work was hard and long, many memories will linger in our minds. It was a pleasure to be able to repre- sent the Seniors as Editors of the 1969 Buccaneer. We en- joyed it very much. Thank-you all. GLENDA RUEB and LINDA SCHILL BUSINESSES CONTRIBUTE TO ANNUAL FUND McPherson county herald McPherson county Printers Publishers Bring Your Next Job of Printing To Your Home Printer - Lowell Shannon, Publisher - ABSTRACT CO., INC. 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