Leola High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Leola, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1970 volume:

Your Mind is a Window Glimpses of the future, which all our activities are geared for, can be seen through the windows of our mind. An open mind is like an open window through which knowl- edge and ideas may freely pass. Our communication with one another enriches our lives as we pursue our education- al goals to a knowledgeable future. Buccaneer 1970 Leola High School Leola, South Dakota Editors: Marjorie Opp Linda Schaible Page 3 Pirate Firsts Page 7 Administration Page 13 Academic Page 17 Co-Curricular Page 35 Student Body Page 65 Sports Page 77 Advertisers Page 78 Index Pirate Firsts Through our minds can be seen advancements. Many advancements, ’’Pirate Firsts,” were made this year. Pirate Firsts are those purchases, improvements, and activities which are new at L. H.S. this year. 137-pound senior Jerome Lapka. TEACHER-AIDE, Mrs. Delores Schooley, put the finishing touches on a bulletin board while other aides, Miss Bonnie Treftz and Mrs. Susan Hoffman looked on. OFFICIAL acceptance into Region I as an F. H.A. Chapter was the topic of the report given by Cheryl Gisi. She gave a full detailed report of the meeting. Home Economics has been offered at L. H.S. for two years, this being the first for F. H.A. MODELING the new football sideline jackets purchased by the Leola P. T.A. were Bruce Bonnet, Tony Rath, Tom Thorpe, and Danny Sieh. RELAXING in the new whirlpool was Sophomore B-squad member, Gayland Weisenburger. Pirates initiate new programs While the boys were working out their frustrations on the new wrestling mats, girls were learning the fundamentals of homelite in the newly formed FHA Club. With the help of the P.T.A. the football department was able to purchase jackets for the squad. A newly purchased whirlpool relieved aching muscles. Three teachers aides were hired to supplement the larger crowds in the elementary school. 5 MASTERING THE art of welding under the direction of Mr. Gill was Mr. Reuben Schnaidt. Adult education expands LHS curriculum Thirty-six certificates were presented to the adults who completed their 13-week adult education courses. The classes were held on Thursday evenings. This was the first such program set up by the local school. Nine men took the welding course under Loren Gill, the instructor. Fourteen adults, under the guidance of Mrs. Doris Hepperle, completed the typing and business machine course. In the sewing course, Miss Mount presented 13 members with completion certificates. CONCENTRATING on improving her typing skill and speed was Mrs. Mike Schaffner. 6 LEARNING new sewing techniques in one adult class was Miss Bonnie Treftz. Administration The administration can be viewed as guideposts, di- recting our activities to prepare us for the future. They draw the picture for the entire learning situation and guide each student in obtaining an education. 7 SERVING as superintendent of Leola High School was Mr. Clark ATTENDING to the duties of grade school principal Schemp. and also teaching Junior High social studies was Mr. Richard Weischedal. Faculty supervise learning IN ADDITION to being high school principal, Mr. Marvin Maule taught two German classes. SHOWING intense interest in a Eureka B team basketball game was Mr. Hepperle, Mr. Weischedal, and Mr. Greeno. INSTRUCTOR of junior high math classes was Mr. Laton Greeno. INSTRUCTING Typing I, shorthand, and office practice was Mrs. Doris Hepperle. She was also a Junior class advisor. 8 RUNNING the scoreboard for home basketball games were teachers Laton Greeno and Barry Fisher. IN ADDITION to being the English instructor for Junior and Senior classes, Mr. Barry Fisher advised members of the Declam Club. IN addition to instructing all shop classes, Mr. Roy Viken was annual staff, Pirate Chatter, and Junior class advisor. REIGNING as head of the music department was Mr. Mick Guffey. 9 ACCENTING a point in one of his science classes was Mr. Loren Gill. IN ADDITION to instructing all home economics classes. Miss Marsha Mount advised the Leola F.H.A. Chapter. HANDLING the duties of librarian and teaching 7th grade English was Mrs. Lillian Klndelspire. Faculty, staff provide efficient education INSTRUCTING freshmen and sophomores in DEEPLY engrossed in a game of basketball was Coach Gary Hepperle. English was Mrs. Mary Holmes, who took over He taught junior high science and bookkeeping. for Mr. Charles Robinson the second semester. 10 WASHING dishes for the many students at L. H.S. were Mrs. Maggie Bendewald and Mrs. Ethal Yost. JANITORS Floyd Hammerich and John Bendewald kept the school clean. PUNCHING lunch tickets is one of the many duties performed by school secretary, Mrs. Mary Schaffer. PART of the daily routine for Mrs. Arlene Schemp, school nurse, was taking temperatures. PREPARING one of the noonday meals were Mrs. Lorna Ket- terling, Mrs. Pauline Maule, and Mrs. Anna Jakober. 11 MEMBERS and officers of the student council were (front row) Mary Sieh, treasurer; Colleen Rath, Susan Sieh, Shirley Shelbourn, (back row) Mike Zacher, Henry Heagley, secretary; Randy Fischer, Dale Zetterlund, presi- dent; Karen Rau, Jerome Lapka, Marjorie Opp, vice-president. SERVING as treasurer of the Leola school district for thirty years is Emilie McMil- lan. Council, Board set policies Administration policies for LHS were carried out by members on the schoolboard; while student body legis- lation was left to the student council. Activities of the student council throughout the year included the de- coration of the halls for Christmas, and the Royalty float for Homecoming. ESTABLISHING school policies were school board members (seated) Gordon Sieh, Re inhold K rein, Frank Serf os s, clerk; Gordon Mack, chair- man; (standing) Dr. F. Otto Schnaidt, Don Zetterlund. 12 Academics Students can be seen preparing for their futures in the different classes. There is a wide range of courses of- fered at L. H.S. to give the students a knowledgeable back- ground of the world about them. 13 DISSECTING a clam in seventh grade science class, were Dwight Neuharth and Leo Kindelspire. Students explore Courses were offered to 170 high school stu- dents this year. World history, U.S. history, government and economics were offered in the social science department. Lab activities were emphasized in the various science classes. In the business department, the office practice class was expanded to two class periods. Algebra I and II, geometry, and advanced math were the classes offered in the math department. German students learned the basics of the German language. ADDING lists of columns, Pam Albrecht, Shirley Lechner, and Beth Rath worked on their office practice assignment. CORRECTING German translations in German class were Julie Hilgemann and Patty Hoffman. 14 academic, vocational, scientific world CHECKING the pressure on a barometric apparatus was Jack Geffre. CONVERSING with Mr. Braun in American History class were Clayton Otterstetter, Dean Sandquist, and Ron Erdmann. 15 ACCURATELY, Greg Haux completed his mechanical drawing for Shop. PUTTING the finishing touches on her home economics pro- ject was Violet Schill. Students perfect skills Included in the activities of Shop I and II were me- chanical drawing and woodworking. Students first learned to design their projects and then practiced actual construction in the shop. General shop activi- ties were covered by students in Shop III. The main emphasis in home economics classes were on clothing. This course was offered to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Two years of physical education is required at Le- ola. New activities to teach fun and fitness included girls’ basketball and handball for the boys. TRYING to decide which is the best answer to an English IV test question was Mary Schiltz. DISPLAYING their physical ability in P. E. class were Dale Nesby, Charlotte Jean Hoffman, and Cindy Brandner. 16 Co-curricular The social horizons of the students are broadened in the many activities carried on. Through the year, dances and clubs brightened the lives of the students and gave them a chance to mix with one another. 17 MEMBERS of the Homecoming royalty were Queen Mary Sieh, King Wayne Morrill, Sharmain Fischer, Elmer Smolnisky, Linda Schaible, Henry Heagley, Colleen Rath, and Lance Gill. Homecoming festivities include parade, game King Wayne Morrill and Queen Mary Sieh reigned over this year’s Homecoming festivities. Members of the royal court were: Lance Gill, Henry Heagley, Elmer Smolnisky, Sharmain Fischer, Colleen Rath, and Linda Schaible. Homecoming festivities officially got underway on Thursday, September 18, with the freshmen wearing their initiation costumes. The traditional bonfire, snake dance, and pep rally were held later that evening with the coronation cer- emonies in the gym. On Friday, freshman initiation and the annual Homecoming parade took place. The theme of Fly Me to the Moon” won first place in the float compe- tition for the junior class. Seniors came in second with ”Get Together,” and freshman and sophomore classes tied for third place. In the afternoon, the Pirates battled Northville- Northwestern, and reigned victorious. Homecoming festivities officially ended with the Homecoming dance that evening. Feelings of indifference greeted the Phoenix,” a loud pop band from Fargo, North Dakota. 18 THE JUNIOR class float, with the theme of Fly Me to the Moon, won first place in the float competition. AMONG the Homecoming festivities, the bonfire warmed the spirit of the student body. THE HOMECOMING royalty and the best dressed Pirates rode the Student Council float. 19 SORTING papers for distribution were sophomore staff members Peggy Lapka and Kristi Kohlhoff. SCHOOL paper editor Linda Schaible and photographer Lynn Koerner prepared Chatter for printing. READING the latest copy of the Pirate Chat- ter were Jeanne Rath, Edie Sandmeier, Susan Swanson, and Dave Kulm. Chatter discusses issues The Pirate Chatter, the student news- paper, was published monthly under the direction of Mr. Roy Viken. Heading the staff was Editor Linda Schaible and assisting her were Mary Sieh and Debbie Rath. Pictures were snapped by Sharmain Fischer and Lynn Koerner. Thirty members attended the Pasque District meeting at Ipswich in October. Charlene Gisi was elected vice-presi- dent for the 1969-1970 year. MEMBERS of the paper staff were (front row) Assistant Editor, Debbie Rath; Editor Linda Schaible, Assistant Editor Mary Sieh, Business Manager Joyce Rau, Business Manager Cindy Greeno, Sports Editor Betty Pat Heibel, Sports Editor Henry Heagley. (Second row) Photographer Lynn Koerner, Peggy Lapka, Kristi Kohlhoff, Joyce Geffre, Charlene Gisi, Patty Sperle, Tarrill Heibel; Shirley Shelbourn, Debbie Thorpe, Wanda Zelmer. (Third row) Danny Sieh, Amy Neuharth, Suzanne Weisser, Linda Shelbourn, Rhondi Heibel, Mavis Kindelspire, Evie Hoffman, Mary Kulm, Karen Serfoss, Ann Hohenecker. (Fourth row) Advisor Roy Viken, Margie Opp, Debbie Morseth, Rosalie Haux, Debbie Kracke, Jane Beaver, Stuart Neuharth, Valerie Serfoss, Photographer Sharmain Fischer, Jo Ann Guthmiller. 20 DOING the preliminary planning on the 1970 yearbook were Ollie Weisser, Linda Schaible, Mary Sieh, Charlotte Thomas and Margie Opp. WORKING on the sports layouts for the annual was Dale Zetter- iund, senior. Buccaneer records school year Headed by Co-editors Margie Opp and Linda Schaible, and Assistant Editor Charlotte Thomas, the annual staff was able to compile and produce the 1970 BUCCANEER. Other members of the staff were Mary Sieh, Ollie Weis- ser, and Dale Zetterlund. Photographers were Sharmain Fischer and Lynn Koerner. The staff was assisted by Charlotte Fuehrer, Julie Hilgemann, JoAnn Guthmiller, Debbie Thorpe, and Diana Schumacher. Staff artist was Kim Gill. SKETCHING the art work for the yearbook was Kim Gill. TYPISTS Debbie Thorpe, JoAnn Guthmiller, and Julie Hilge- mann helped to complete the 1970 Buccaneer. Library offers resources The aim of the Library Club was active service in the library. Its mem- bers learned to become more familiar with all the materials and where they were located. To operate more affectively this year there were two separate groups, a high school and a junior high. The junior high under the guidance of older members perform most of the daily housekeeping duties. Senior high members spent most of their time at the circulation desk, shelving books, reading shelves, repairing books, and building the information file which was available to both teachers and stu- dents. Usually towards the latter part of the year, the club members award themselves with a special outing, which was eagerly planned and looked forward to. Senior high officers this year were: Kris Kohlhoff, president; Peggy Lap- ka, vice-president; Debbie Rath, sec- retary; and Suzanne Weisser, treasurer. Junior high officers were: Cindy Haux, president; Patti Kulm, vice- president; Cynthia Brandner, secre- tary; and Dale Nesby, treasurer. HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY club members were: (seated) Cindy Greeno, Karen Rau, Debbie Rath, Kris Kohlhoff, Peggy Lapka, Suzanne Weisser, Mrs. Kindel- spire. (standing) Ollie Weisser, Jo Ann Guthmiller, Julie Hilgemann, Leona Kallas, Debbie Thorpe, Rosalie Haux, Jackie Docktor, Amy Neuharth, Jane Opp, Eileen Lapka, Charlotte Thomas, Correen Kindelspire, Gwen Counts, Jane Beaver, Wanda Zelmer, Josephine Lapka, Joyce Opp, Susie Sieh, Susan Glaese- raan, Karen Serfoss, Jean Zetterlund, Susie Swanson, Debbie Kracke, Jo Ann Geffre, Norma Kaaz, Betty Pat Heibel. 22 LEARNING to get full benefits from the library, seventh graders search diligently for resource material for reports. JUNIOR HIGH LIBRARY members were: (seated) Cindy Guthmiller, Kathy Geffre, Cindy Haux, Shirley Kallas, Sandra Buechler, Gail Gef- fre, Patty Schemp, Bonnie Schmidt, Charlotte Jean Hoffman, Diane Glaeseman, Patty Kulra. (standing) Robin Rau, Geraldine Geffre, Barbara Lewis, Kim Becker, Mrs. Kindelspire, Mrs. Schilling, Monica Rott, Deborah Glaeseman. WORKING at the typewriter and helping with various other duties, Mrs. Schilling assisted Mrs. Kindelspire in running the library. A GUEST SPEAKER during F.H.A. Week was Dr. Okonkwa, a professor of biology at Huron College. He spoke on his native homeland of Biafra. RECIPIENT of the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award was Marjorie Opp. ACTING as chaperones and attending the FHA meetings were FHA mothers, Mrs. Eldora Morrison, Mrs. Violet Fischer, and Mrs. Margaret Kindelspire. Homemakers form organization The homemaking girls organized a chapter of Future Homemakers of America for the first time in the history of Leola High School. Various delegates attended the state meeting of Fu- ture Homemakers of America. The first official meet- ing was held in November. Highlights of the year were the election of the first officers, adopting the constitution, selecting chapter mothers, making a banner, holding various money mak- ing projects, hosting various guest speakers, attending the region meeting, and attending a meeting in Eureka. The main highlight of the year was being accepted into Region I as an official Chapter of Future Home- makers of America. F.H.A. OFFICERS were: (seated at table) Songleader Suzanne Weisser,Parliamentarian Betty Pat Heibel, (stand- ing) Advisor Marsha Mount (at table) Secretary Ollie Weis- ser, President Charlotte Fuehrer, Vice President Debbie Rath, Treasurer Diana Schumacher, Historian Sharmain Fischer. F.H.A, members were: (second row) Linda Schaible, Valerie Serfoss, Mary Sieh, Cindy Greeno (third row) Marjorie Opp, Bonnie Geffre, Sandra Guthmiller, Jean Zetterlund (fourth row') Joyce Rau, Susan Valentine, Myra Kaaz, Kathleen Geffre, Josephine Lapka, Theresa Schu- macher, Joyce Geffre (fifth row) Norma Kaaz, Patty Sperle, Linda Kracke, Gail Rogers, Cheryl Gisi, Charlene Gisi, Kathryn Hoffman, Violet Schill, (sixth row) Gloria Miller, Vickie Lechner, Karen Serfoss, Cathleen Miller, Correen Kindelspire, Wanda Zelmer, Eillen Lapka, Gwen Counts. 23 THE VARSITY basketball team had (front to back) Mary Schiltz, Linda Schaible, Colleen Rath, Mary Sieh, and Judy Rath as spirit boosters. CHEERING on the ”B team this year were: (front to back) Nancy Fischer, Rhondi Heibel, and Peggy Lapka. STANDING at attention for the national anthem were the A” team cheerleaders. 24 A TEAM cheerleader Linda Schaible gave ”B team cheer- leaders suggestions. STUDENT directing the pep band for a home basketball game was Julie Hilgemann. PEP CLUB members were: (first row) Mary Sieh, Rhondi Heibel, Colleen Rath, Linda Schaible, Peggy Lapka, Mary Schiltz, Nancy Fischer, Judy Rath, (second row) Kathy Geffre, Susan Valentine, Susan Swanson, Linda Shelbourn, Charlotte Thomas, Amy Neuharth, Julie Hilgemann, Debbie Thorpe, Karen Rau, Jane Opp, JoAnn Guthmiller, Kristi Kohlhoff, Patricia Hoffman, Ollie Weisser, Charlotte Fuehrer, Cindy Greeno, Betty Pat Heibel. (third row) LynnKoerner, Marilyn Berreth, Mavis Kindelspire, Jeanne Rath, Kathy Hoffman, Edie Sandmeier, Charlene Gisi, Joyce Geffre, Violet Schill, Cheryl Gisi, Karyl Schmidt, Karyn Schmidt, Theresa Schumacher, Dianne Skott, Cathleen Miller, (fourth row) Wayne Morrill, Myra Kaaz, Gail Rogers, Jean Zetterlund, Gloria Miller, Norma Kaaz, Diana Schumacher, Patty Sperle, Jacqueline Dockter, Leona Kal- las, Joann Geffre, Eileen Lapka, Gwen Counts, Rosalie Haux, Josephine Lapka, Linda Kracke. (fifth row) Bruce Bonnet, Sandra Guthmiller, Vonnie Geffre, Bonnie Geffre, Vicki Lechner, Linda Heupel, Beth Rath, Joyce Rau, Pam Albrecht, Shir- ley Lechner, June Hoffman, Dianna Schrum, Debby Rath, Wanda Zelmer, Linda Ehresman, Shirley Shelbourn, Paul Vilhauer. (sixth row) Randy Rau, Suzanne Weisser, Josie Meier, Evie Hoffman, Mary Kulm, Mary Fischer, Karen Zelmer, Barbara West, Susan Sieh, Debbie Morseth, Debra Kracke, Jane Beaver, Susan Glaesman, Tarrill Heibel, Ann Hohencker, Karen Serfoss, Jerome Lapka. (seventh row) Valerie Serfoss, Sharmain Fischer, Marjorie Opp, Noella Heyd, Mary Lee Larson, Linda Geffre, Laurel Schneider, Hazel Rath, Kathy Maier, Karen Rail, Correen Kindelspire, Joyce Opp, Kim Gill, Sonya Job, Joan Wolfe, Sandra Rath, Douglas Breitag. LEO LA high pep club members formed the nucleus of spirit for all home games. Pep boosters encourage spirit Boosting the different athletic teams was the duties of the cheerleaders and pep club members. A majority of the pep club members rode the pep buses to many out of town games. The five A team cheerleaders at- tended a cheering clinic in Aberdeen. The cheerleaders learned new cheers, the fundamentals of cheering, and how to keep up the pep. The Pep Club officers for the 1969- 1970 school year were: Sharmain Fischer, President; Jane Opp, Vice- president; and Marjorie Opp, Secre- tary-treasurer. Instrumentalists polish musical technique WOUND-UP and ready to go, Mr. Guffey prepared for another hour of rehearsal. MAKING up the blow-hards” section of the bass and alto clarinet sections were Debbie Thorpe and Julie Hilgemann (above). Char- lotte Thomas (below) had last minute alter- ations on her uniform by Mr. Guffey. 26 A BAND members were: (front row) Linda Schaible, Ollie Weisser, Marjorie Opp, Mary Sieh, Barbara West, Susan Swan- son, Karen Rau, Valerie Serfoss. (second row) Sandra Hoffman, Karen Rueb, Jane Beaver, Julie Hilgemann, Greg Haux, Terrance Ketterling, Joyce Rau, Kristi Kohlhoff, Charlotte Thomas, James Hoffman, JoAnn Guthmiller, Curtis Merkel, Suz- anne Weisser, Judy Rath, (third row) Debbie Morseth, Mavis Kindelspire, Mary Lee Larson, Wanda Hoffman, Mike Zacher, Gary Rueb, Patricia Hoffman, Mark Rath, Terry Zetterlund, Amy Neuharth, Debbie Thorpe, David Kulm, Roger Schilling, Stuart Neuharth, Janice Ketterling, Patricia Kulm. (standing) Susan Sieh, Debbie Blumhardt, Sharmain Fischer, Cindy Greeno, Lynn Koerner, Peter Weisser, Dwight Neuharth, and director Mick Guffey. Band participates in concerts, contests Getting new band uniforms was the highlight of the music department this year. Because they came a few weeks late, band members were unable to wear them in the Homecoming Parade. LHS band members played in three concerts this year. The music ranged from old stand- ards to the latest pop tunes. In April, they participated in the Regional Music Contest at Aberdeen and 15 members went to a band clin- ic in Ipswich. In January, 13 members tried out for All- State Band. The Pep Band entertained at home football and basketball games. 27 BATITONE players Terry Zetterland and Mark Rath work out rough spots on contest selections. CHORUS members were: (first row) Accompanist Mary Sieh, Edie Sandmeier, Ollie Weisser, Marjorie Opp, Kim Gill, Tony Rath, Brian Breitag, Lynn Koerner, Bill Hoffman, Henry Heagley, Roger Mclntire, Don Pudwill, Calvin Opp, Kerry Gill, Charlotte Thomas, Debbie Thorpe, Susan Glaesman. (second row) Pam Albrecht, Susie Swanson, Betty Pat Heibel, Shar- main Fischer, Roger Feickert, David Kulm, Tom Thorpe, Danny Sieh, Terry Hoffman, Randy Fischer, Stuart Neuharth, Jack Geffre, Linda Schaible, Valerie Serfoss, Shirley Shelbourn. (third row) Kathryn Maier, June Hoffman, Debbie Kracke, Beth Rath, Barbara West, Charlotte Fuehrer, Sandra Guthmiller, Suzanne Weisser, Amy Neuharth, Julie Hilgemann, JoAnn Guth- miller, Judy Rath, Karen Rau, Susan Sieh, Rosalie Haux. (fourth row) Myra Kaaz, Shirley Lechner, Marilyn Berreth, Jos- ephine Lapka, Linda Heupel, Nancy Fischer, Cindy Greeno, Evie Hoffman, Linda Shelbourn, Jane Beaver, Mary Shiltz, Col- leen Rath, Joyce Rau, Theresa Schumacher, Debra Morseth. Chorus, girls9 glee harmonize in concert Under the direction of Mr. Mick Guffey, the chorus and girls' glee performed at three concerts: Christmas, Spring, and Pops. There were 59 mem- bers in girls' glee and 62 members in chorus. Twenty chorus members attended a music clinic at Ipswich in April. The double quartet, triple trio, and the chorus also participated in the regional music contest in Aberdeen. HOURS OF practice and rehearsal, by the mixed chorus, went into the annual Spring Concert. DAVE KULM, Henry Heagley, Edie Sandmeier, and Julie Hilge- mann practiced their numerous selections for All-State Chorus. 28 X MEMBERS of double quartet were Henry Heagley, Roger Mclntire, Julie Hilgemann, JoAnn Guthmiller, Susan Swanson, Edie Sandmeier, David Kulm, Lynn Koerner, and Charlotte Thomas at the piano. GIRLS' TRIPLE TRIO members were Pam Albrecht, Ollie Weisser, Suzanne Weisser, Debbie Thorpe, JoAnn Guthmiller, Julie Hilgemann, Susan Swan- son, Nancy Fischer, and Edie Sandmeier. Char- lotte Thomas was accompanist. GIRLS' GLEE members were: (first row) Director Mick Guffey, Accompanist Ollie Weisser, Pam Albrecht, Edie Sandmeier, Susan Swanson, Nancy Fischer, Mary Kulm, Marjorie Opp, Mary Sieh, Sharmain Fischer, Betty Pat Heibel, Debbie Thorpe, Rosalie Haux, Valerie Serfoss. (second row) Sandra Guthmiller, MyraKaaz, Josephine Lapka, Bonnie Geffre, Cindy Greeno, Linda Heupel, Deborah Kracke, Suzanne Weisser, Marilyn Berreth, Charlotte Fuehrer, Theresa Schumacher, Joyce Rau, Jane Beaver, Debbie Morseth, Susan Glaeseman, Linda Schaible, Colleen Rath, Mary Schiltz. (third row) Kathryn Maier, June Hoffman, Shirley Lechner, Beth Rath, Laurel Schneider, Barbara West, Evie Hoffman, Linda Shelbourn, Amy Neuharth, Charlotte Thomas, JoAnn Guthmiller, Julie Hilgemann, Karen Rau, Kathy Geffre, Vonnie Geffre, Jean Zetterlund. (fourth row) Karyn Schmidt, Karyl Schmidt, Linda Ehresman, Gail Rogers, Hazel Rath, Judy Rath, Josie Meier, Mary Larsen, Mary Fischer, Susan Sieh, Shirley Shelbourn, Kim Gill. Music assistants coordinate activities DURING the hour long rehearsal, the chorus, under the direction of Mr. Guffey, went over one of their concert selections. ASSISTING mixed chorus and several soloists on the piano was Mary Sieh. ACCOMPANYING the girls' glee and also several soloists was Ollie Weisser. SORTING music after a day’s rehearsal were chorus librarians Betty Pat Heibel and Cindy Greeno. MEMBERS and officers of the band and chorus council were: (front row) Marjorie Opp, band secretary-treasurer; Col- leen Rath, chorus secretary-treasurer; Joyce Rau, band vice-president; Susan Sieh, freshman representative; Karen Rau, junior representative; Charlotte Thomas, chorus vice- president; and Mary Sieh, senior representative, (back row) Ollie Weisser, band president; Amy Neuharth, sophomore representative; and Henry Heagley, chorus president. 30 Orators practice declam selections DOING last minute rehearsing on dramatical readings were Sus- an Sieh, Susan Swanson, Debbie Morseth, Diana Schumacher, Deborah Kracke, and Charlene Gisi. MEMBERS of the declam club were: (first row) Billy Hoffman, Josephine Lapka, Debra Morseth, Susie Swanson, Deborah Kracke. (second row) Patricia Hoffman, Rosalie Haux, Cindy Greeno, Debbie Thorpe, Susan Sieh. (third row) Charlene Gisi, Diana Schumacher, Nancy Fischer, Sharmain Fischer. READING her dramatical selection for approval by Declam Coach Mr. Fisher was Jeanne Rath. LENDING a helping hand, Mr. Fisher explained the techniques of drama to Susan Sieh. Working in their spare time, the declam club learned their recitations for the regional declam contest. The members had a local contest and the winners from that were Patty Hoffman, humorous; Jeanne Rath, dramatic; Josephine Lapka, extemporaneous; and Debbie Thorpe, poetry. These students then partici- pated in the regional contest held in Aberdeen. MEMBERS of the production Me and My Shadow were Dave Kulm, Jeanne Rath, Susan Swanson, Edie Sandraeier, Nancy Fischer, Linda Shelbourn, Henry Heag- ley, Billy Hoffman, and Larry Nesby. MAKING a leap for the window to cap- ture the would-be-murderer was Dave Kulm in the play Me and My Shadow. Fall production spotlights ,iMe and My Shadow99 After endless hours of rehearsal the Leola thes- pians presented the three-act comedy Me and My Shadow November 13, 1969. The cast consisted of Henry Heagley playing a young attorney, Roy Herrington. His wife was played by Edie Sandmeier. Nancy Fischer, as Mrs. King, portrayed Roy’s mother-in-law. The family’s maid, Susy, was Susan Swanson, and David Kulm, played the part of Dr. Bruce Douglas. Larry Nesby portrayed the sheriff and Bill Hoffman played Sabre, an East Indian mystic. Linda Shelbourn was Mrs. Butler, the nosey neighbor, and Shadow was played by Jeanne Rath. Patty Hoffman and Julie Hilgemann served the cast as stage assistants. This play was under the direction of Mr. Barry Fisher. REHEARSING for the final presentation of the play were Edie Sandmeier, Susan Swanson, and Dave Kulm. GIVING instructions to cast members during play practice was Director Mr. Barry Fisher. 32 THESPIANS David Kiilm, Edie Sandmeier, and Susan Swanson acted out their roles during a dress rehearsal. AWAITING his cue to ring the telephone was Larry Nesby. I EXPLAINING to her mother, Sharmain Fischer the con- fusing story of Mr. Finger, Henry Heagley, and his money, was Linda Schaible. Spring play features “For Services Due” For Services Due was presented by the LHS thespians April 23. A refreshing change was presented to the pub- lic as the play was given in Theater in the Round. The three-act comedy was presented in the center of the floor with the audience seated a- round the players. Mrs. Whipple, portrayed by Sharmain Fischer, is the proprietor of Eagle Mills Hotel and is hounded by two nosey, so-called friends-Mar- garet Lennon, Edie Sandmeier; and Dorothy Chester, Debbie Thorpe, who came to find out about the fortune received by Mrs. Whipple's daughter, Pat, Linda Schaible. Pat received half million dollars in the mail which aroused the whole town, especially her future husband, Larry Blair, played by David Kulm, and the well-meaning town constable, Jab Murdock alias Lynn Koerner. Pat was given advice from her friends, Peggy Lennon, Susie Swanson and a local woman attor- ney, Cynthia Addler, Mary Sieh. Vistors from out of town included an income tax investigator, Henry Forbes, played by Larry Nesby, and a newspaper woman, Marilee Keefe, played by Jeanne Rath. The plot thickened when Mr. James Finger, alias Henry Heagley, arrived and Pat realized that he was the one who had made that mysteri- ous phone call. Two con men, Harry Gilliam and Tony Brutus, Bill Hoffman and Jack Geffre, respectfully, paid a visit and demanded the services due. The play was directed by Mr. Barry Fisher. 33 COUPLES enjoyed dancing in the ’’Emerald City, atmosphere of the Junior-Senior Prom. PROVIDING music for the Junior-Senior Prom were the Sunday Morning Blues. CLIMAXING the grand march was the dropping of the silver balloons. SERVING as waiters and waitresses for the prom were members of the freshmen class. Prom themes “Emerald City” “E.LC. City” was the theme chosen for the Junior- Senior Prom held April 30 in the school gym. The ban- quet and dance was held in the enchanted and beautiful world of the Wizard of Oz. The junior class chose a colorful tunnel “Rainbow” as the main attraction. “The Wizard’8 Castle” decorated the stage, and provided a background for the beginning of the Grand March. The gym was decorated during the previous week by mem- bers of the junior class, with the assistance of Mr. Roy Viken and Mr. Laton Greeno. The banquet began at 6:30 in the evening with the juniors, seniors, teachers, and chaperones dining in the gay atmosphere provided by the juniors. The banquet was prepared by the junior class mothers and served by freshman waiters and waitresses, with the help of Mrs. Doris Hepperle. A program was presented at 9:00, at which time the seniors’ wills and prophecies were read. A selection of songs from the movie, “The Wizard of Oz,” was sung by Susie Swanson. The grand march brought the evening to its climax with music provided by the Sunday Morning Blues, a band from NSC in Aberdeen. AFTER the banquet the juniors and seniors lined up for the grand march. 34 Student body Every student looks forward to graduation. In 1970, 43 Seniors graduated, leaving 126 underclassmen to carry on toward that goal. Pamela Albrecht Bruce Bonnet Douglas Breitag Graduates review past years officers Freshman leaders of the 1970 graduates were: Linda Schaible, president; Terry Kline, vice-president; and Lance Gill, sec. - treasurer. The male members predomi- nated offices the sophomore year with Terry Kline, president; Henry Heagley, vice- president; and Dale Zetterlund, sec.-treas- urer ruling. As juniors Sharmain Fischer, president; Mary Si eh, vice-president; and Colleen Rath, sec.-treasurer led the class. That year they sponsored the Prom to honor the 1969 seniors with the theme of ’’Moonlight over Athens.” Leading the senior class in their final year at LHS were Sharmain Fischer, pre- sident; Elmer Smolnisky, vice-president; and Ollie Weisser, sec.-treasurer. CONVERSING before classes were Mary Sieh and Wayne Morrill. WAITING for economics class to resume after lunch were Leslie Loebs and Dale Zetterlund. 36 Sharmain Fischer Charlotte Fuehrer Gailen Gejfre VIEWING the Northern Pasque were Mary Schiltz, Colleen Rath, Lance Gill, and Lynn Koerner. TAKING a break during the prom were Valerie Serfoss and Lynn Koerner. Lance Gill Henry Heagley Cynthia Greeno Geraldine Glaesman TAKING their final steps to complete their high school days were Wayne Morrill and Paul Vilhauer. Linda Heupel 38 Betty Pat Heibel June Hoffman Lynn Koerner Jerome Lapka MAKING final adjustments on their graduation garb were Sharmain Fischer and Charlotte Fuehrer. REPRESENTING LHS at Girls' and Boys' State were Linda Schaible and Dale Zetterlund (above). Admiring their new diplo- mas were Elmer Smolnisky, Gailen Geffre, Jerome Lapka, and Randy Rau (below). 39 Kevin Lapka Shirley Lechner Leslie Loebs Roger Mclntire Kathleen Miller Seniors select motto, colors, flower Selected by the seniors as their class motto was The secret of hap- piness is not doing what one likes, but liking what one has to do. The class colors were midnight blue and gold. The mum was picked as the class flower. GETTING measured for his gradua- tion gown w'as Doug Breitag. PRACTICING the march for graduation were members of the senior class. Curtis Merkel Elizabeth Rath Marjorie Opp Wayne Morrill SOLEMN faces await completion of the graduation march as the Class of 1970 goes through commencement exercises. TAKING a break during their annual trip to Pierre on Government Day, the seniors toured a museum. Colleen Rath Randy Rau Joyce Rau Luan Rath 42 Class tours capitol January 20, 1970, found the Seniors of Leola High School headed towards Pierre to tour the Capitol. When they arriv- ed, they toured the government offices and visited with Gover- nor Frank Farrar after which they migrated to the cafeteria for lunch. They ended their visit by sitting in on both the Senate and Representatives in session and then left for home. Dianna Schrum Duane Rogers Mary Schiltz Karyn Schmidt Karyl Schmidt Linda Schaible Oz Mush and Dandelion Wine were enjoyed by Cindy Greeno and Betty Heibel at the Junior-Senior Prom. SELECTED as a Daughter of American Revolution from LHS was Ollie Weisser. SPEAKER for the 1970 Commencement exercise was Dr. Richard Cinclair, director of student activities at Northern State College. Theresa Schumacher MARCHING off the stage after receiving his diploma was Lance Gill. Attendants were Charlotte Thomas a� ?d Billy Hoffman. Gordon Mack presented the diplomas while Marvin Maule announced graduates. Valerie Serfoss Mary Sieh Dianne Skott SMILES light the faces of graduates as they pursue their reward for four years of high school. Class of ’70 moves on Baccalaureate was held May 17 with the message delivered by Rev. Donald Treick, pastor of the Leola Reformed Church. Soloists were Edie Sandmeier and Susan Swanson. The Commencement address, de- livered by Dr. Richard Cinclair, fo- cused on our troubled world and how the new graduates and their parents fit into the total situation. Dr. Cinclair is Director of Student Activities at Northern State College. The proces- sional and recessional for both exer- cises were played by Julie Hilgemann. The mixed octet sang1‘The Impossible Dream.” Graduating with highest honors was Dale Zetterlund. Honor students were Betty Pat Heibel, Theresa Schumacher, Mary Sieh, Dianne Skott, and Ollie Weisser, Elmer Smolnisky Patrick Turnwall Paul Vilhauer Ollie Weisser Dale Zetterlund Ron Erdmann Don Geffre Jack Geffre Joyce Geffre Charlene Gisi JoAnn Guthmiller Julie Hilgemann Bruce Hoffman SEVERAL grade school schoolers were being served by Kathy Hoffman at the junior concession stand. Juniors raise money The Junior moneymaking efforts consisted of a various number of projects. Money was re- ceived from the Friday afternoon candy sales, plays, and a slave day in November. The juniors were also in charge of the concession stand at the basketball games. Class officers were: Charlotte Thomas, President; Correen Kindelspire, vice-president; and Jane Opp, secretary-treasurer. The juniors ordered their class rings in January and received them in March. They al- so decorated the football field for the Home- coming game. Representing Leola at Boy and Girls' State were Bill Hoffman, David Kulm, Charlotte Thomas, and Debbie Thrope. Jane Opp re- presented the Long Lake Auxiliary. TWO Junior class members, Debbie Rath and Wanda Zelmer, help stuff pomps for the 4-way tunnel. 46 CLEANUP was the inevitable job which juniors had to face the morning after the prom. Kathy Hoffman William Hoffman Patty Hoffman Norma Kaaz Correen Kindelspire Albert Kruger David Kulm Vickie Lechner Gloria Miller Bill Noble Jane Opp Clayton Otterstetter Karen Rail Debbie Rath Jeanne Rath Karen Rau 47 FACULTY member, Mr. Guffey, is waited on by Edie Sandmeier at the Junior spon- sored concession stand. Vernetta Rohrbach Edith Sandmeier HANGING streamers for the annual Junior-Senior prom are David Kulm, Edie Sand- meier, and Charlotte Thomas. Class plans, prepares prom The highlight of the junior class activities was the plan- ning and preparing of the junior-senior prom in April. Supplies and materials were ordered in January and actual decoration began one week prior to the event. Advisors for the class were Mr. Laton Greeno, Mr. Roy Viken and Mrs. Doris Hepperle. left row Dianna Schumacher Danny Sieh Patty Sperle Keenan Stoeker right row Charlotte Thomas Debbie Thorpe Norman Tschappat Wanda Zelmer 48 Sophomores stage frosh initiation, Sweetheart Ball Forty three sophomores filled the halls of Leola during the year. This group initiated the Freshman class into the Pirate clan, and they sponsored the Sweetheart Ball, of which the theme was Put a Little Love in Your Heart. Class officers for the 69-70 year were: Terry Hoffman, president; Terry Kamm, vice- president; and Kathleen Geffre, secretary- treasurer. SOPHOMORE Kathy Geffre served punch to guests at the annual Sweet- JURY MEMBERS pondered the acceptance of fresh- heart Ball. men into the Pirate clan during initiation. Wayne Breitag Gwen Counts Allan Duvall Linda Ehresman Roger Feickert Randy Fischer Billy Geffre Bonnie Geffre Kathleen Geffre Vonnie Geffre 49 Kim GUI Cheryl Glei Sandra Guthmiller TarrUl Heibel Terry Hoffman Ann Hohenecker SOPHOMORES reminisce school days after the annual school picnic. 50 Eileen Lapka Josephine Lapka Peggy Lapka Merle Lewis Kathryn Maier Larry Nesby Amy Neuharth Joyce Opp Dennis Ottenbacher Evelyn Rath Judy Rath Sandra Rath Gail Rogers Karen Serfoss Shirley Shelbourn Brian Skott Tom Thorpe John Turnwall Suzan Valentine Gay land Weisenburger Suzanne Weisser David West Jean Zetterlund TUUANA TAXI was the theme chosen by the Sophomores for PUTTING away the tools used for decorating the stage for their Homecoming float, commencement was Kim Gill. Jane Beaver Marilyn Berreth Brian Breitag Jackie Dockter Mary Fischer Nancy Fischer JoAnn Geffre John Geffre Linda Geffre Kerry Gill Susan Glaeseman Greg Haux Rosalie Haux Rhondi Heibel Noella Heyd Evie Hoffman Rodney Hoffman Sonja Job 52 Leona Kallas Casey Kamm Greg Ketterling Mavis Kindelspire Dale Kolb Deborah Kracke Mary Kulm Charles Lapka Mary Larsen Josie Meier Lawrence Miller Debra Morseth TAKING advantage of study hall speaking privileges were Lee Rau and Randy Zantow. Freshmen experience FOLSOM PRISON BLUES was the theme for the Freshman float which added to the Homecoming activities. high school action Stuart Neuharth Calvin Opp Paulette Ottenbacher Don Pudwill The most important event in the freshman year is their initiation into the Pirate-Clan. The freshmen held a post-Halloween pre- Christmas party. This party started the bas- ketball season. Live entertainment was pro- vided and refreshments were served. There were forty-nine members in the freshman class. They were required to take Algebra I, English, general science, and Typing I. Shop I was also offered to the boys, and P. E. was offered to both the boys and the girls. 53 GIVING the latest in a Pirate hairstyle to Laurel Schneider were Pirates Peggy Lap- ka and Don Pudwill. Laurel Schneider Arnie Schock Harley Shafer Linda Shelbourn Tony Rath Hazel Rath Lee Rau Jerome Schaffner Roger Schilling Joan Wolf Michael Zacher Randy Zantow Karen Zelmer Susan Sieh Susan Swanson Barbara West 54 MEMBERS OF the eighth grade were: (first row) John Guthmiller, Lee Geffre, Marcia Hoffman, Cynthia Brand- ner, Mark Rath, James Hoffman, Barbara Lewis, David Tschappat. (second row) Terry Steinwandt, Gail Geffre, Jerome Heyd, Gary Duvall, Roy Geffre, Bob Jakober, Michael Lewis, Sharon Oliver, (third row) David Taylor, Randolph Lechner, Quinten Ehley, Daniel Schumack, Craig Blumhardt, Terry Zetterlund, Colin Schaffer, Gary Rueb, Terry Pudwill, Gilberta Meyer, (fourth row) Janice Ketterling, Cindy Haux, Sandra Buechler, Debra Mack, Kenneth Saylor, Shane Boyle, Rick Valentine, Karen Rueb, Richard Wolff, Dale Nesby. Not Pictured: Lynne Skott, LaDean Hoffman, Wanda Hoffman. Eighth graders prepare for future in high school THE FORTY eighth graders enjoyed their last year of junior high and are looking forward to being accepted as freshmen next year. This past year they participated in A, B, and C band, and also grade track, football, wres- tling, and junior high library club. Several members showed excellent performance in wrestling and music. Class officers were: Quinten Ehley, Presi- dent; Craig Blumhardt, Vice-President; and Danny Schumack, Secretary-Treasurer. DANCING at the spring junior high dance were Kenneth Saylor, Debbie Mack, Cindy Haux and Terry Zetterlund. 55 Seventh grade members were: (Front Row) Shirley Kallas, Robin Rau, JoAnn Rogers, Greg Brandner, Diane Glaesman, Charlotte Hoffman, Duane Pudwill, Patricia Schemp, Debbie Geffre, LeRoy Grandbois, Monica Rott, Deborah Glaesman. (Second Row) Patti Kulm, Peter Weisser, Kathy Geffre, Wanda Keim, Wanita Hoffman, Cheryl Treftz, John Schumacher, Cindy Guthmiller, Charlotte Hoffman, Sandra Hoffman, Lois Lar- sen, Molly Greeno. (Third Row) Terry Taylor, Bruce Geffre, Kimberlee Becker, Jack Rohrbach, Gary Rath, Leo Kindelspire, Debra Blumhardt, Wade Lechner, Lloyd Breitag, Robert Sperle, Michael Lapka, Dwight Neuharth, Robert Serfoss. (Back Row) Mary Lu Sandquist, Geraldine Geffre, Terry West, Bonnie Schmidt, Dianne Rath, Donna Fuehrer, Neil Docktor, Douglas Lewis, Peter Feickert, Brenda Wolff, Timothy Wolf, Terrance Ketterling, James Zandstra. Seventh graders learn class change routine FIFTY STUDENTS entered the seventh grade this year. It was their first year in junior high, and they quickly became acquainted with the revolving classes system. Many of the boys participated in junior high football, bas- ketball, and track. The class played an active part in the music department. Class officers for the year were: Dianne Rath, President; Wanita Hoffman, Vice- President; Wanda Keim, Secretary-Treasurer. With one year of junior high behind them, they are looking forward to their next years at LHS. 56 STUDENTS enjoyed dancing at the seventh-eighth grade dance. ENJOYING recess through a game of kick-ball was Jer- rillyn Heyd. Sixth graders complete elementary schooling Thirty-eigfrt sixth graders spent their last year in the grades. Their music activities included partici- pation in B and C band and the grade music contest in May. Other activities included P. E. and the study of the human body organs through constructive posters and pictures drawn by the students themselves. TEACHING and guiding the sixth grade during the year was Mrs. Pyrl Goodrich. SIXTH GRADERS were: (first row) Susan Geffre, Douglas Merkel, Lynn Nesby, Wade Weiszhaar, Cynthia Skott, John Swan- son, Mike Maule, Mitchell Keim, Joyce Ketterling, John Valentine, Marsha Lechner, Bernaderre Kallas, (second row) Nancy Zelmer, Peggy Shafer, Dale Hoffman, Melody Meyer, Jame Merkel, Debbie Schmidt, David Lapka, Jerrillyn Heyd, Mickey Skott, Marcie Jundt, Keith Shelbourn, Marilyn Weisser, Wayne Mack, (third row') Cheryl Kracke, Donna Rath, Don- na Morseth, Wesley Tschappat, Peggy Hoffman, Terry Jundt, Carolyn Sieh, Kurtis Kolb, LaDonna Kallas, Douglas Kindel- spire, Kathy Neuharth, Jerry Jasmer, Marsha Hoffman. 57 FIFTH GRADERS were: (front row) Gerry West, Cindy Jundt, Dennis Schrum, Susan Bender, Terry Bonnet, Debbie Geffre, Gary Mack, Janis Schaffner. (second row) Wayde Blumhardt, Brenda Hoffman, Ronnie Kappes, Susan Kulm, Mike Oliver, Mardell Gisi, Daniel Schooley, Judy Schock. (third row) Janet Schumacher, Gabriel Kallas, Earl Weisenburger, Lyle Schumack, Tony Haux, Kristie Schnaidt, Larry Kallas, Kent Weiszhaar, Tamara Weisser, Jerome Hoffman. (Absent was Thersa Geffre.) (fourth row) Tommy Kappes, Curtis Schnaidt, Ricky Geffre, Regan Keim, John Geffre, Charlene Geffre, Marcia Mack, Susan Larsen, Bobbie Lapka. (back row) Ray Geffre, Julie Potratz, Don Thorpe, Keith Liedle, Dean Schock, Tom Steinwandt, Jason Gill, Jeff WToff, Donald Guthmiller, Glen Zumbaum. Fifth graders have student teacher FORTY-FOUR students comprised the fifth grade for the 1969-70 year. Thirty students had Mrs. Myrna Jundt and 14 took their studies in the combination 5th and 6th grade room under Mrs. Bernice Turnwall. A student teacher from Northern State College, Miss Dianna Johnson, took her studies for nine weeks under Mrs. Jundt. The science studies included following of the Apollo moon landing project and construction of models of the spacecrafts. LEARNING to make ceramic projects were members of the fifth grade class. HELPING to do a bulletin board was fifth grade practice teacher Miss Dianna Johnson. 58 TEACHING the two fifth grades were Mrs. Myrna Jundt and Mrs. Bernice Turnwall. KICKING off their muddy overshoes after recess were a few members of the fourth grade class. INSTRUCTING one of the fourth grade classes was Mrs. Yvonne Morrison. FOURTH GRADERS were: (first row) Martin Geffre, Virginia Rohrbach, Jenny Hoffman, Larry Henry, Laura Erdmann, Matthew Reil, Wanda Morrison, Philip Feickert, Kathleen Schumacher, Rhonda Layton, Lori Buechler. (second row) Glenn Rath, Tammey Kolb, Amy Heagley, Angie Foffman, Dean Rogers, Diane Schooley, Wayne Heyd, Rhonda Schnaidt, Lorraine Geffre, Brian Newby, Donna Potratz. (third row) Ronny DuvaU, Martin Keim, Janell Ketterling, Melody Weisser, Patty Morrison, Myles Sanquist, Linda Mack, Douglas Lapka, Tom Kolb, GaryJakober. (back row) Karley Hoffman, Donnie Fuehrer, Jim Buechler, Glen Geffre, Michael Kallas, Tom Geffre, Rick Haux, RickyGrandbois, Wendell Kallas, Carla Mer- kel. SKATING on the ice was a favorite recess sport of the fourth graders. Fourth graders study Revolution Fourth graders advanced to studies of long division and fractions in arithmetic. In social studies they learned about the Revolution- ary War and how our country was founded. Scientific studies included weather observations and predictions. 59 THROWING marbles was a recess time favorite. CHECKING out books at the library are third graders Colette Hoff- man, Jennifer Rau, Donald Breitag, and Kurt Skott. Third grade enjoy marbles, writing, library Learning to write was the highlight for the third graders. The third graders were divided into two classes with twelve in the third-fourth grade class taught by Mrs. Goldie Mardian and twenty-six in the third grade class taught by Mrs. Leona Kulm. THIRD grade classes were taught by Mrs. Leona Kulm and Mrs. Goldie Mardian. THIRD GRADERS were: (front row) Debra Weisser, Colette Hoffman, Jeffry Waitman, Kurt Skott, Clark Neuharth, Sally Greeno, Donald Breitag, Melvin Schanzenbach, Glen Mack, Jennifer Rau, James Serfoss, JoAllen Heyd. (second row) De- siree Reil, Patricia Schumacher, Noreen Schaffner, Marsha Geffre, Norman Potratz, Debbie Bender, Jacklynn Mack, Micheal Adam, Jerome Geffre, Alfred Zantow, Duane Jackober, Dennis Zelmcr. (back row) Eugene Geffre, James Sayler, Candice Lechner, Scott Kolb, Georgiann Lapka, William Taylor, Debra Mehlhoff, Pamela Weiazharr, Doreen Merkel, Vincent Brand- ner, Keith Kracke, Pearl Sperle, Debra Larsen. 60 SECOND GRADERS were: (front row) Jeffery Kessler, Lynne Schemp, Leslie Meyers, Melvin Kallas, Miles Blumhardt, Denise Grandbois, Arlene Zumbaum, Evangeline Hoffman, Karl Lapka. (second row) Lowell Morrison, Kurtis Sandquist, Valerie Zandstra, Margo Hauff, Curtis Duvall, Patricia Geffre, Elizabeth Erdmann, Brian Hoffman, Cindy Weisser, Kevin Steckler. (third row) Kevin Rath, Kim Jundt, Gary Schumacher, Gail Valentine, Denise Hoffman, Mike Waltman, Beverly Morrison, Julie Geffre, Connie Heider, Roger Hoffman, John Guthmiller. (back row) Glenn Treftz, Lorie Schnaidt, Jeff Schnaidt, Jeff Merkel, Jerome Mack, Julia Serfoss, Greg Rogers, Joyce Feickert, Bonnie Grandbois, Dean Geffre. TEACHING one of the second grade classes was Miss Barb- ara Danek. HELPING the students with their reading was Miss Marcia Pierce. Second-graders study art, model towns Forty-one second graders entered the halls of the Leola Grade School. Art was enjoyed by the second graders as they did art work that corre- sponded with each month. The classes also made model towns which showed the life of the common people. PLAYING on the snow is a favorite pastime of grade schoolers. 61 ONE OF the many enjoyable activities in the life of a first grader is playing on the teeter-totter. HELPING the students with their addition was Phyl Young, first grade teacher. FIRST GRADERS were: (first row) Byron Zantow, Shirley Kessler, Merle Mack, Ron Geffre, Suzanne Zulk, Clinton Reil, Kevin Kallas, Kathleen Brandner, Timothy Geffre. (second row) Larry Geffre, Katherine Kriger, Brenda Treftz, Philip Morrison, Curtis Kracke, Terri Erdmann, Wayne Kessler, Loretta Hoffman, Mark Maroney, Colleen Layton, Karie Schnaidt. (third row) Scott Salzer, Brenda Lechner, Derek Merkel, Dale Geffre, Karen Mack, Dean Hoheneeker, Mark Ketterling, Joan Hoffman, Todd Buechler, Laurie Adam, James Guthmiller, Jackie Heider. First-graders print, count, work together During the course of their first year in school, the first graders learned to read, print, and count. Another important function of the first grade is learning to work and play together. ENJOYING a nourishing meal during the noon hour was Joan Hoffman. 62 Members of the Kindergarden class were: (Front Row) Lisa Geffre, Violet Hoffman, Myron Schmidt, Peggy Weisser, Freddy Geffre, Robert Zantow, James Kessler, Anthony Kallas, Jacqueline Ketterling, Robert Schu- macher, Todd Lechner, Sheryl Scherbenske. (Back Row) Danny Rohrbach, Michael Guthmiller, Roderick Schnaidt, Kristi Weiszhaar, Keenan Steckler, Carol Duvall, Mark Rau, Loretta Hoffman, Michael Kettrling, David Morrison, Randall Schnaidt, Sandra Zulk, David Kallas, David Maule, Debra Duvall, Dawn Rath. KINDERGARTNERS enjoy their daily recess on the play- ground (above), line up for lunch (right). Teacher Mrs. Lois Merkel reviews work program with aid Mrs. Velma Haux (below). Kindergartners begin school life TWENTY-EIGHT young faces began their first day of school life on April 1, 1970. The kindergarten, under the super- vision of Mrs. Lois Merkel, was in full day session for nine weeks. Mrs. Velma Haux aided Mrs. Merkel in her tasks. The youngsters learned nursery rhymes, colored pictures, sang songs, played games, and learned numbers. They also looked forward to their mid-day milk break. The kindergarten pupils performed at Awards Day where they received certificates which promoted them into the first grade. 63 MEMBERS of the B” band were: (First Row) Karen Rueb, Wanda Hoffman, Sandra Hoffman, Dale Hoffman, Bernadette Kallas, Carolyn Sieh, Debbie Mack. (Second Row) Bonnie Schmidt, JoAnn Rogers, Gary Rueb, Terrance Ketterling, John Swanson, Mike Maule, Debbie Schmidt, Colin Schaeffer, Wayne Mack, Debbie Geffre, Kathy Geffre, Molly Greeno. (Third Row) Charlotte J. Hoffman, Marsha Hoffman, Kathy Neuharth, Joyce Ketterling, Neil Docktor, Terry Steinwandt, Marcia Hoffman, Mark Rath, Terry Zetterlund, Jerry Jasmer, James Hoffman, Janice Ketterling, LaDonna Kallas, Patti Kulm. (Back Row) Peggy Hoffman, Mike Lapka, Debbie Blumhardt, Leo Kindelspire, Peter W'eisser, David Lapka, Dwight Neu- harth, Director Mick Guffey. MEMBERS of the C band were: (First Row) Brenda Hoffman, Bobbie Lapka, Charlene Geffre, Lois Larsen, Dale Nesby, Theresa Geffre, Douglas Merkel. (Second Row) Susie Larsen, Kristie Schnaidt, Colin Schaffer, Janis Schaffner, Cindy Haux, Janis Schumacher, Doug Kindelspire, Susan Kulm, Lynn Nesby, Jim Thorpe. (Third Row) Susie Geffre, Jerome Heyd, Tony Haux, Earl Weisenburger, Tom Kappas, Jerome Hoffman, Curtis Kolb, Glen Zumbaum, Tim Steinwandt, Wayde Blumhardt. (Back Row) Ron Kappas, Gabriel Kallas, Charlotte Ann Hoffman, Craig Blumhardt, Keith Shelbourn, Don Thorpe, Director Mick Guffey. Elementary musicians join band Future high school musicians got their first chance at band participation in B and C band. They learned the importance of playing together and keeping in tune as a group. Many B members progressed to A band during the year. The B band performed at the Christmas and spring concerts, while the C band played only in the spring concert. DISCUSSING their album selection, the junior high music class worked to present their final music report. 64 Sports The sportsmanship of the athletes can be seen developing in the athletic contests the Pirates participate in. Leola puts its strength against other schools in football, basketball, wrestling, and track to put the students in a competitive but sportsman-like spirit. 65 Gridiron squad hosts outstanding season Football practice got underway in mid-August with 31 boys reporting. Coaches this year were Charles Robinson and Robert Braun. Leola had an outstanding season ending with a 7-2 record. In conference action, Groton and Eureka tied for first followed by Leola. Pirates held a 5-2 conference score. Taking care of equipment were student man- agers Pat Turnwall and Billy Noble. Recording statistics was Ron Frey. Faculty members ran chains for home games. CHEERLEADERS Mary Sien, Colleen Rath, Linda Schaible, and Mary Schiltz led the fans during the Linton game (below). FIGHTING off a Northville tackle, Gailen Geffre gained yard- age as Dale Zetterlund prepares to block (above). Fullback HEAD COACH Charles Robinson shouted instruc- Geffre breaks through the Linton Lion’s line (below). tions to the team during the Homecoming game 66 LINED UP on the 50 yard line, Pirates readied their offensive forces against the Northville Wildcats (above). Gailen Geffre fell to a Wildcat after an unseccessful run (below). FIRING UP the crowd during the Homecoming game were cheer- leaders Mary Schiltz, Colleen Rath, Linda Schaible, Mary Sieh, and Judy Rath (above). Dale Zetterlund was brought down by a Northville Wildcat after unsuccessful blocking by Wayne Breitag, Bruce Bonnet, Doug Breitag, Ron Erdmann, Danny Sieh, and Wayne Morrill (below). FOOTBALL SQUAD members were Randy Rau, Jerome Lapka, Bruce Bonnet, Lance Gill, Gailen Geffre, Dale Zetterlund, Elmer Smolnisky, Wayne Morrill, Henry Heagley, Doug Breitag (second row) Manager Pat Turnwall, Larry Nesby, Wayne Breitag, Danny Sieh, Ron Erdmann, Clayton Otterstetter, Norman Tschappat, Don Geffre, Greg Haux, Mike Zacher, Mana- ger Willy Noble (third row) Jerome Schaffner, Terry Kamm, Dennis Ottenbacher, Tom Thorpe, Stu Neuharth, Randy Fischei; Casey Kamm, John Geffre, Lawrence Miller (back row) Coach Bob Braun, Tony Rath, Don Pudwill, Brian Breitag, Coach Charles Robinson. 67 SCORING another two points for Leola at the District Tour- ney was Dale Zetterlund (above). Blocking the opponent's shot was Elmer Smolnisky (below). 68 AIMING to make his basket was Doug Breitag, helped by Lance Gill and Dale Zetterlund (above). Coach Hepperle gave encouragement and advice to his team during a time out (below). MEMBERS of the A squad were: Lance Gill, Gailen Geffre, Dale Zetterlund, Wayne Breitag, Tom Thorpe, Doug Breitag, Kevin Lapka, Don Geffre, Elmer Smolnisky, Bill Noble, and Henry Heagley. Kneeling in front: Student Manager Pat Turn- wall. BRINGING the ball up the court for Leola against the Fred- erick Vikings was guard Gailen Geffre. SETTING up for a shot at the basket for Leola was Wayne Breitae. PROVIDING half-time and between game entertainment at home basketball games was the LHS pep band. Cagers compile 14-7 record The Leola cagers scored well in season starters and looked hopeful for another state team. At the Eureka Invitaional Tourney, Leola hoopsters placed second to Eureka. Leola fell again to Eureka in the first game of the district competition smashing hopes for state competition. Leola completed its season with a 14-7 record and tied for second in the Northern Conference. All twelve members of the team lettered. Gailen Geffre was the team captain. LOOKING for support in a Leola-Eureka squabble was senior guard Gailen Geffre. FANS anxiously awaited the start of a Britton-Leola game. JUNIOR varsity members were: Kerry GUI, Greg Haux, Stuart Neuharth, Dave Kulm, Mike Zacher, Tom Thorpe, BUI Noble, John Geffre, Roger Schilling, Brian Breitag, and Lee Rau. Kneeling in front: Coach Ron Frey. WORKING around a Frederick Viking Wayne Breitag made a break while Lance Gill provided a shield. 70 RECOVERING the ball for Leola, Dale Zetterlund prepared BRINGING down a rebound for Leola was Dale Zetterlund. to hand off to Donnie Geffre. CENTER Doug Breitag tips off to Elmer Smolnisky as Connie Geffre readies for action. FIGHTING to bring down a rebound for the Pirates, Donnie Geffre, Elmer Smolnisky and Gailen Geffre try to even the score in conference play. B-squad learns technique Although they didn’t post an outstanding record, the ”B squad learned valuable training for future years. The squad under coach Ron Frey posted a 7-9 record. Student manager for the team was Pat Turnwall. Pat finished his fourth year of being student manager for the sports de- partment. Organizing for defensive action against Herreid was Doug Breitag. 71 MEMBERS of the varsity wrestling team were: (Front row) Terry Taylor, Terry West, Curtis Merkel, Peter Weisser, and Tony Rath. (Back row) Coach Robert Braun, Jerome Lapka, Lynn Koerner, Wayne Morrill, Billy Hoffman, Rick Wolff, and Clayton Otterstetter. Wrestlers enter interschool competition Wrestling competition was introduced for the first time at Leola with eleven interschool meets. A wres- tling program was started last year, but with no home meets. Junior high wrestlers made the finest showing. In AAU championship meets, Rick Wolff placed first; Peter Weisser, fourth; LaDean Hoffman, sixth; and Gary Rueb, eighth. In conference wrestling, Bill Hoffman placed third and he participated in the region- al. Matmen put on an exhibition match during the Marsha White benefit game. Scoring, holds, and movements were explained to acquaint the public with the rules of this new sport at Leola. YELLING encourgement to his wrestlers during the Eureka match was Coach Robert Braun. 72 RESISTING a sit down maneuver was Clayton Otterstetter in the Roslyn match. DEMONSTRATING the kickover during wrestling practice was Billy Hoffman and Clayton Otterstetter. ■ FIGHTING to prevent a pin from his Selby opponent was Peter Weisser, Leola seventh grader, (above) Getting a strenuous workout at wrestling practice were juniors Billy Hoffman and Clayton Otterstetter. 73 PRACTICING a discus throw for area track meets was Dale Zetterlund. He placed second in the discus and fourth in the shot put at the Regional meet. WORKING to perfect his form at the pole vault was freshman thinclad Greg Haux. POLISHING their technique in low hurdle running were Greg Haux and Donnie Geffre. HIGH SCHOOL tracksters included (front row) Mike Zacher, Lee Rau, Roger Schilling, Greg Haux. (back row) Coach Barry Fisher, Tom Thorpe, Don Geffre, Dave Kulm, Dale Zetterlund, Stuart Neuharth, and Coach Ron Frey. 74 - Jl v + f -m CLEARING the bar in the high jump at the Regional track meet was Leola's Don Geffre, who placed first in the event. JUNIOR HIGH track consisted of (front row) Peter Weisser, Douglas Lewis, Robert Serfoss, Wade Lechner, Neil Dock- ter, Terry Taylor, Quintin Ehley, Randolph Lechner. (back row) Craig Blumhardt, Colin Schaffer, Terry Pudwill, Richard Wolff, Terry Zetterlund, Terry West, Jim Thorpe, Gary Rueb. Trackmen send two to state Leola cindermen participated in seven inter school track meets. Events of competition included high and low hurdles, 880 yard and mile relay, 220 yard dash, 880 yard and mile run, shot put, discus, and high jump. Dale Zetterlund and Don Geffre were the only ones to score in the conference and regional meets. Zet- terlund placed second in the discus and fourth in the shot put in the Regional meet. Geffre placed first in the high jump, second in the high hurdles, and fourth in the low hurdles. COMING in first in his heat in the low hurdles at the Regional track meet in Aberdeen was Donnie Geffre. Don finished second in the high hurdles and fourth in the low hurdles. Sports final Football Basketball We They We They Linton, N. D. 22 14 Hosmer 80 48 Aberdeen Jrs. 12 8 Eureka 67 58 Northwestern 20 8 Roscoe 79 29 Doland 32 6 Northwestern 73 66 Eureka 0 34 Aberdeen Jrs. 73 67 Ipswich 20 12 Hecla 62 70 Cresbard 14 12 Groton 53 46 Groton 8 38 Ipswich 70 56 Frederick 32 8 Doland 75 43 Britton 68 72 Eureka Invitational Frederick 83 57 Eureka 47 71 Cresbard 61 55 Hoven 61 28 Groton 55 49 Frederick 63 70 Herreid 73 65 Eureka 54 67 Aberdeen Jrs. 67 53 Langford 68 78 ivy _ | • District Tourney Eureka 54 68 Wrestling We They Roslyn 13 31 Northwestern 18 33 Eureka Doland 8 8 36 43 Track Eureka 13 35 Northwestern 18 25 Conference Dale Zetterlund Ipswich 27 32 2nd in shot put Roslyn 13 37 2nd in Discus Ipswich 20 36 Selby 28 28 Don Geffre Selby 14 32 3rd in high hurdles 5th in high jump Regional Dale Zetterlund 2nd in discus 4th in shot put Don Geffre 1st in high jump 2nd in high hurdles 4th in low hurdles 76 Advertisers DR. F. OTTO SCHNAIDT Dentist Leola, South Dakota LEOLA AMERICAN LEGION L L Bar Roy S. 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Violet 16. 22 25. 48 Schilling, Roger 2V, 04, 70, 74 Schiltz, Mary 16, 24, 25, 28, 29, 34, 43, 66, 67 Schmidt, Karyl 25, 29, 43 Schmidt, Karym 25, 29, 43 Schneider, Laurel 25, 29, 54 Schock, Arnie 54 Schrum, Dianna 25, 42 Schumacher, Dianna 21, 23, 25, 31, 48, 80 Schumacher, Theresa 23, 25, 28, 29, 44, 45 Serfoss, Karen 20, 22, 23, 25, 51 Serfoss, Valerie 20, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29, 37, 44 Shafer, Harley 54 Shelbourn, Linda 20, 25, 28, 29, 32, 54 Shelbourn, Shirley 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 51 Sieh, Danny 5, 20, 28, 48, 67 Sieh, Mary 12, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 33, 36, 44, 45, 66, 67, 80 Sieh, Susan 12, 15, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 54 Skott, Brian 51 Skott, Diane 25, 44, 45 Smolnisky, Elmer 18, 36, 39, 45, 67, 68, 69, 71 Sperle, Patty 20, 23, 25, 48 Stoecker, Keenan 48 Swanson Susie 22, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 45, 54 Thomas, Charlotte 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 44, 46, 48, 80 Thorpe, Debbie 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 33, 46, 48, 80 Thorpe, Tom 5, 28, 51, 67, 69, 70, 74 Tumwall, John 51 Turnwall, Pat 45, 66, 67, 69, 71 Tschappat, Norman 48, 67 Valentine, Susan 23, 25, 51 Vilhauer, Paul 25, 37, 38, 45 Weisser, Ollie 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 36, 43, 45 80 Weisser, Susie 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29, 51 Weisenburger, Gayland 5, 51 West, Barbara 25, 27, 28, 29, 54 West, David 51 Wolff, Joan 25, 54 Zacher, Mike 12, 27, 54, 67, 70, 74 Zantow, Randy 53, 54 Zelmer, Karen 25, 54 Zelmer, Wanda 20, 22, 23, 25, 46, 48 Zetterlund, Dale 21, 36, 39, 45, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 74, 75, 76, 80 Zetterlund, Jean 12, 22, 23, 25, 29, 51 Frey, Ron 9, 66, 70, 71, 74 Gill, Loren 6, 10 Greeno, Laton 8, 9, 34, 48 Guffey, Mick 9, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 48, 64 Hepperie, Doris 6, 8, 34, 48 Hepperle, Gary 8, 10, 68 Holmes, Mary 10 Kindelspire, Lillian 10, 22 Maule, Marvin 8, 44 Mount, Marsha 5, 6, 10, 23 Robinson, Charles 10, 66, 67 Schaffer, Mary 11 Schemp, Arlene 11 Schemp, Clark 8 Viken, Roy 9, 20, 34, 48, 80 Weischedal, Richard 8 Faculty Index Braun, Robert 9, 15, 66, 67, 72 Fisher, Barry 9, 31, 32, 33, 74 Life has many windows and the image left by one window is quickly replaced by another. 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