Leola High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Leola, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1972 volume:

Buccaneer 1972 Leola High School Leola, South Dakota This is not primarily the place where we have to be, it is the place where we are. This is not our prison but our home. It is the road we must walk, and the walking of it is called life. Because we will walk it only once, then how important it is that we should walk it with some purpose that we can call our own. 1 Table of Contents Student Body Page 3 Academics Page 25 Co-Curricular Page 29 Special Events Page 57 Administration Page 67 Grades Page 73 Index Page 84 Contributions Page 86 Closing Page 88 2 One of the greatest things about walking life's roads is the people you meet. The people that you work with-and laugh with. You become a part of their life, and they of yours. Student Body 3 Below: Bonnie Geffre helps Larry Nesby pin on his yellow rose. Middle: There are four honor students this year: (left to right) Suzanne Valentine, Suzanne Weisser, Kathy Geffre, graduating with highest honors, and Amy Neuharth. Far right: The Senior class officers are Roger Feickert, president; Bonnie Geffre, secretary-treas- urer; and Roy Meyers, vice-president. Linda Ehresman Roger Feickert 4 Wayne Breitag Allan Duvall Randy Fischer Bill Geffre Bonnie Geffre Seniors are Leaders Roger Feickert, president, led thirty-nine seniors during the school year of 1971- 72. Other officers were Roy Meyer, vice-president; and Bonnie Geffre, secretary- treasurer. Class advisors were Mr. Larry Gauer, Mr. Loren Gill, and Mr. Bob Schu- macher. The seniors sponsored a Sadie Hawkins dance and a concession stand at a faculty basketball game to raise funds. 5 Vonnie Geffre Kim Gill Face the Sun and the Shadows Will Fall Behind” Yellow roses were chosen by the senior class as the class flower. Class colors were blue and yellow. The class motto was Face the Sun, and the shadows will fall behind ' Cheryl Gisi Sandra Guthmiller Tarril Heibel 6 Terry Hoffman Kristi Kohlhoff Ann Hohenecker James Kolb Upper left: Tarrill Heibel received the highest score on the test to receive the Betty Crocker Homemaker Award. Upper right: These ten Seniors belong to the Twelve-Year Club and have been going to school together for 12 years. (Standing from left to right): John Turnwall, Larry Nesby, Amy Neu- harth. Suzanne Weisser, Kris Kohlhoff, Karen Serfoss, Wayne Brietag, (sitting from left to right): Gayland Weisenburger, Cheryl Gisi, and Tarrill Heibel. Above: Some members of the senior class relax after their tour of the capitol and highway build- ing. 7 Below: Here’s LHS's chorus line! Look at those legs! Right: The 1971 Boy and Girl Staters are (left to right) Amy Neuharth, Allan Duvall, Roger Feickert, and (sitting) Kathy Geffre. Far Right: The '72 seniors are smiling happily over the newly received diplomas. Eileen Lapka Josephine Lapka Peggy Lapka 8 A New Beginning for Graduating Seniors Baccalaureate services were held May 14, 1972 in the LHS auditorium. Pastor August Borchardt delivered the address. Five days later on May 19, the senior class ended their school days at LHS. Mr. Harlan Peterson gave the Commence- ment address. Valedictorian was Kathy Geff re. Also graduating with high honors were Amy Neuharth, Suzan Valentine, and Suzanne Weisser. Merle Lewis Kathy Maier Roy Meyer Larry Nesby 9 Seniors Visit Capital April 10,1972 the senior class visited the state capital, Pierre. The students enjoyed tours of the Capitol building, highway de- partment and the Oahe Dam. The class also sat in the chairs of the Senate Chambers to get the feel of leadership. The Falming Foun- tain was a beautiful site as the seniors walked through the Capitol grounds on the lovely spring day. Amy Neuharth Joyce Opp Evelyn Rath ! Judy Rath Sandra Rath 10 Left: The Seniors marvel at the flaming fountain on the capitol grounds. Middle: The Seniors take time out for some rest and a few laughs during their busy day in Pierre. Right: A guide shows some members of the Senior class part of the power plant at the Oahe Dam. Gail Rogers Karen Serfoss Tom Thorpe John Turnwall Brian Skott Upper right: The seniors view replicas of the gowns worn by the First Ladies of South Da- kota at the Governor’s Inauguration Balls. Lower left: Allan Duvall and Kris Kohlhoff serve the refreshments at the Sadie Hawkins Dance. Suzan Valentive Gayland Weisen Suzanne Weisser Jane Beaver Marilyn Berreth Brian Breitag Dorinda Daniel Jackie Doktor Mary Fischer Nancy Fischer JoAnn Geffre John Geffre Linda Geffre Kerry Gill Susan Glaesman Juniors Have Busy Year The Juniors had their usual busy year. They were involved in many money raising projects for the annual Junior-Senior Prom. The Juniors held a chile supper, a sockhop, and a dance. They also raffled off a radio. Left: The three officers elected to lead the Juniors are left to right: Kerry Gill, vice president; Jeanne Logan, secretary-treas- urer; and Greg Haux, president. 13 Greg Haux Rosilie Haux Rhondi Heibel Noella Heyd Evie Hoffman Rodney Hoffman Juniors Plan Prom Sonja Job Leona Kallas The Prom was the most exciting part of the Junior year. The Juniors selected the theme We've Only Just Begun. They decorated the gym in shades of purple and pink. The night set aside for the Seniors turned out beautifully, and fulfilled the Juniors' year. Above: Randy Zantow does one of the rough jobs: stapling the stream- ers at the highest point. Upper right: Barb West and Noella Heyd stuff the fountain which the Junior shop class constructed. Lower right: Jeanne Logan and Roger Schilling pose for a pictured pro- ving that the Juniors don't work too hard. Dale Kolb Debby Kracke Mary Kulm Charles Lapka 14 15 Above left: Carlos Mello enjoys being part of the Junior class during part of the 1071-72 school year. Carlos is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Above right: Students have many types of moods during school, including the quiet thoughtful type pictured here. Arnie Schock Harley Shafer Susan Sieh Susan Swanson Barbara West Joan Wolf Michael Zacher Randy Zantow Karen Zelmer 16 Sophomores in Action Fifty Sophomores started the year's activities with the initiation of the Freshmen on September 17th. The Sopho- mores also sponsored a Thanksgiving dance with the Owl Creek Rush providing the music.February 11 was the date chosen by the Sophomores for the annual Sweet- heart Ball with music by the Freeway. The theme of the ball was Love Means. . The stage decorations for graduation were put up by the Sophomores. Left. The Sophomores contribution to the Homecoming parade is an LHS tank float. Below; Sophomore jurors pass sentence on the Freshmen during initiation. Cindy Brandner Sandy Buechler Debbie Dockter Gary Duvall Quintin Ehley Monica Fischer Gail Geffre Lee Geffre Roy Geffre John Guthmiller Randy Hammrich Cindy Huax Upper left: The Sophomores are working hard to finish the decoration in time for the Sweetheart Ball. Middle left: Janice Ketterling and Gail Geffre take time out to make a romantic mural for the Sweetheart Ball. Lower center: Lee Geffre and James Hoffman lend a hand in taping down streamers for the Sweetheart Ball. Lower Right: Posing for a picture are Sophomore class offi- cers, Colin Schaffer, president; Janice Ketterling, vice-presi- dent; Marcia Hoffman, secretary-treasurer. Jerome Heyd Marcia Hoffman LaDean Hoffman James Hoffman Wanda Hoffman Bob Jakober Carlton Job James Kappes Janice Ketterling Randy Lechner Barbara Lewis Michael Lewis Dana Logan Debbie Mack JoAnn Meier Gilberta Meyer Jacqueline Miller Dale Nesby 18 I' • M I a Terry Pudwill Mark Rath Mike Rath Gary Rueb m Karen Rueb Kenneth Saylor Colin Schaffer Loel Scheid Dan Schumack Harvey Shafer Lynne Skott Ivy Spitzer David Taylor Jim Thorpe David Tschappat Richard Valentine Kim Becker Debbie Blumhardt Greg Bradner Lloyd Breitag Neil Dockter Peter Feickert Donna Feuhrer Bruce Geffre Debbie Geffre Geraldine Geffre Kathy Geffre Debbie Glaesman Diane Glaesman Molly Greeno Cindy Guthmiller Penny Hauck Charlotte Ann Hoffman Charlotte Jean Hoffman Pirates Claim Freshman After Initiation Fifty-eight unsuspecting Freshmen were tried and found guilty at their initiation into Leola High School on September 17. They went through the usual ritual of dressing up, memorizing and reciting speeches, and obeying the commands of their upper classmen. Instead of the annual Halloween Party, they held a sock hop on November fifth. A lunch was served, records were played, and the dance was enjoyed by all who attended. Lower Left: Arriving at the school from the main street walk, the freshmen still have their before-initia- tion smiles. Lower Right: Feeling like true Pirates, the relieved Freshmen parade out of the courtroom after initiation. 20 David Hoffman Sandra Hoffman Sylvia Hoffman Wanita Hoffman Shirley Kallas Sandra Kappes Wanda Keim Terrance Ketterling Leo Kindelspire Patti Kulm Michael Lapka Lois Larsen T n Ui i ft ‘•V f 2 ft 4- Wade Lechner Douglas Lewis Dwight Neuharth DuWayne Pudwill 7 L Dianne Rath Gary Rath Toby Rath Robin Rau Below: The freshmen started the year by Racing to Victory and taking second place in the float competition. Right: Lloyd Breitag, Dwight Neuharth, and Sandra Hoffman have been chosen to lead the class as first-year Pirates. JoAnn Rogers Jack Rohrbach Monica Rott Mary Lu Sandquist Patty Schemp Bonnie Schmidt Bruce Schumacher John Schumacher | Scott Schumacher Robert Serfoss Robert Sperle Terry Taylor Cheryl Treftz Peter Weisser r Terry West Timothy Wolf Brenda Wolff Kim Wolff David Yost Jim Zandstra TL Row one: (left to right) Glenn Hoffman, Jerrillyn Heyd, Deb- ra Schmidt, Susan Rohrbach, David Lapka, Bruce Steiger, Warren Job, Peggy Shafer, Bernadette Kallas, Melody Meyer, Mitchell Keim, Mickey Scott, Douglas Merkel. Row two: Susan Geffre, Marilyn Weisser, Marcie Jundt, Nancy Zelmer, Lynn Nesby, Wade Weiszhaar, Steven Kappes, John Valen- tine, Jamie Merkel, Lori Gill, Cheryl Kracke, Terry Jundt. Row three: Douglas Kindelspire, Jerry Jasmer, Donna Rath, Pamela Smalley, Lori Logan, John Swanson, Dale Hoffman, Kurtis Kolb, Donna Morseth, Lori Vingi, Joyce Ketterling, Peggy Hoffman. Row four: LaDonna Kallas, Cindy Skott, Kathy Neuharth, Marsha Hoffman, Carolyn Sieh, Mike Maule, Ronnie Ehresman, Wesley Tschappat, Wayne Mack, Marsha Lechner, Susan Yost. Graders Move on to High School Eighth graders participated in schol- astic and social activities as they awaited their new experiences as freshmen. Dur- ing the year, the class enjoyed several junior high dances. The quality of junior high sports was activated by many athle- tic students. Library Club membership was influenced by several eighth graders, The highlight of the year was Graduation, a milestone in their scholastic career. Left: The eighth grade English class divides into groups to plan an assignment. 23 Students Join Junior High Adjusting to their new surroundings and class- es, the seventh grade paved their way into the Pi- rate Clan. Sharing many of the upperclassman privileges, the students learned to schedule and utilize their time. Many students accelerated Li- brary Club activities. Junior high sports were ac- tivated by the efforts of the participations of some of these students. Right: One of the fun things about spring is having class outside. Here some members of the seventh grade social studies class act out a play. First row: Jerome Hoffman, Daniel Yost, Kent Weiszhaar, Lar- ry Kallas, Daniel Schooley, Tony Haux, Ronnie Kappes, Lyle Schumack, Gabriel Kallas, John Geffre. Tamara Weisser, Rhonda Dockter, Cindy Jundt, Janet Schumacher. Second row: Susan Kulm, Julie Steiger, Tommy Kappes, Earl Weisen- burger, Regan Keim, Curtis Schnaidt, Gary Rath, Dennis Schrum, Kristi Schnaidt, Theresa Geffre, Janice Schaffner, Mar- dell Gisi, Wade Blumhardt. Third row: Donald Guthmiller, Brenda Schumacher, Bobbie Lapka, Judy Schock, Brenda Hoff- man, Cindy Rueb, Rick Geffre, Glenn Zumbaum, Marsha Mack, Jackie Goeshel, Ivy Spitzer, Gary Mack Dean Schock. Fourth row: Jeff Wolf, Joy Schumacher, Susan Larson, Susan Bender, Charlene Geffre, Sheila Daniel, Jason Gill, Debbie Geffre, Julie Potratz, Terry Bonnett, Donald Thorpe, Ray Geffre, Gailen Hauck 24 Even though we think we have seen and learned so much, each step on the road of life brings us to something new. As we walk, we learn. Academics 25 Upper left: Typing I students work dili- gently to improve their typing speeds. Upper middle: Mr. Gill instructs his bio- logy students on the principles of plant and animal life. Upper right: Home Ec III students study child development with real life specimens. Lower left: Designing homes is the major product of Shop II students. Lower right: Shakespeare was studied and enjoyed by senior English students. 26 Knowledge for Understanding Because of the eight period schedule, stu- dents could include more classes this year. World History, American History, govern- ment and a civil defense program were offered in the social science department. General science, physics, and chemistry students worked in the lab along with studying con- cepts. In the business department, office prac- tice classes are used three periods for office and secretarial work. In the math department students were offered Algebra I, geometry. Algebra II, and advanced math. German I stu- dents learned the basic rules of the German language. Driver's education was added to the cur- riculum this year. For the benefit of the students, a counselor joined the teaching staff. 27 Top: Driver's Education students are about to leave for their scheduled driving lesson with their instructor, Mr. Daniel. Middle: Senior chemistry students hurry to finish their tests before the bell rings. { 28 It is the extra things, big and little, that keep us pushing forward on life's road. These things help to make our travel more interesting, and also to make us more interesting companions. Co-Curricular 29 Row 1: Mr. John Anderson, Advisor, Stu Neuharth, Kris Kohlhoff, Jo- Mary Larsen. Row 3: Randy Fischer, Mary Fischer, Debby Blumhardt sie Meier, Jane Beaver. Peggy Lapka, Nancy Fischer. Row 2: Dwight Bonnie Schmidt, Mary Kulm, Debby Kracke, Rosilie Huax, Tarrill Neuharth, Patty Kulm, Patty Schemp, Suzanne Weisser, Lois Larsen, Heibel, Amy Neuharth. Molly Greeno, Karen Rueb. Cindy Haux, Dorinda Danial, Susan Sieh, Pirate Chatter” Published The Pirate Chatter was published monthly by the paper staff. Editor of the paper was Kris Kohlhoff with Josie Meier as assistant. Randy Fischer was head photo- grapher for the year. Mr. John Anderson advised the staff. Some members of the paper staff attended the District Pasque meeting in Aberdeen to learn more about writing copy and managing a school paper. Right: Assistant editor Josie Meier (left) and Editor Kris Kohl- hoff (right) make plans for the next monthly publication of the Pirate Chatter. 30 Upper Left: At the 1971-72 District Pasque Meeting, Jeanne Logan was elected Pasque president. Upper Right: Junior Editor, Jeanne Logan, and Editor, Amy Neuharth, compare the two prints to find the best one. Lower Left: Here's photographer, Dale Nesby, mixing up some develop- er. Lower Right: Jane Beaver and Deb Kracke write captions for the '72 Buccaneer. The 1972 Buccaneer, headed by Amy Neuharth, was pro- duced by the annual staff. Junior editor was Jeanne Logan. The photography staff was headed by Randy Fischer with Cindy Brandner and Dale Nesby as assistants. Other staff mem- bers were: Kris Kohlhoff, Suzanne Weisser, Tarrill Heibel, Jane Beaver, Deb Kracke, Susan Sieh, and Susan Swanson. Mrs. John Anderson was the advisor. Some members of the annual staff attended clinics to learn more about planning and editing a yearbook. 31 1st row (left to right): Jean Zetterlund, Tarrill Heibel, Jo Ann Meier. 2nd Row: Charlene Geffre, Bredna Schumacher, Bob- by Jean Lapka, Jerrillyn Heyd, Jackie Miller, Mary Lee Larson, Rosalie Haux, Marcia Mack, Kristie Schnaidt, Susan Larsen, Sylvia Hoffman, Sandra Kappes, Charlotte Jean Hoffman. 3rd row: Debbie Dockter, Gail Geffre, LaDonna Kallas, Peg- gy Hoffman, Nancy Zelmer, Lori Logan, Kathy Neuharth, JoAnn Rogers, Ann Hohnecker, Susan Sieh, Bonnie Schmidt, Brenda Hoffman. Rhonda Dockter. 4th row: Carolyn Sieh, Donna Morseth, Melody Meyer, Bernadette Kallas, Susan Geffre, Sheila Daniel, Julie Steiger, Susan Kulm, Theresa Geffre, Janice Schaffner, Mardell Gisi, Susan Yost, Pam Smalley, Lynn Nesby, Marcis Jundt. Librarians Gain Skill (lower right) Fulfilling library duties are Judy Schock and Brenda Schumacher. (lower left) Mrs. Imogene Greeno fulfills the duties of assistant li- brarian. The library saw a new face this year. Mrs. Susan Johnston took charge of the library, with Mrs. Imogene Greeno as her assistant. The junior high and high school combined their groups this year. The year was spent buying new books and reorganizing the magazine file. To eliminate confusion, the newspapers and monthly magazines were moved to the study hall. For recreation the forty-seven librarians went roller skating, saw a movie, and had a spring picnic. 32 Row one: (left to right) Susan Sieh, Nancy Fischer, Tarrill Heibel, Cheryl Gisi, Kathy Geffre, Marcia Hoffman, Marilyn Berreth, Bonnie Geffre, Row two: Mrs. Logan, Dale Nesby, Dorinda Daniel. Susie Swanson, Karen Zelmer, Leona Kallas, JoAnn Geffre, Gail Geffre, Josephine Lapka, Sandra Guthmiller, Row three: Rhondi Heibel, Karen Serfoss, Mary Lee Lar- son, Jean Zetterlund, Rosalie Haux, Karen Rueb, Cindy Haux, Lynn Skott, Ann Hohenecker. FHA Sponsors Events FHA continued this year under Mrs. Logan, the adviser. They supported their orphan by having a pancake supper in the fall. The annual Style Show was the highlight in the spring. Center left: Installation of 1972-1973 FHA officers is taking place at the style show. Lower left: Cheryl Gisi is presenting Mrs. Logan, chapter adviser, with a rose bowl for her help with the style show. 33 Vocal Music Department has an Active Year The vocal section was kept busy with three concerts: the Spring concert, the Pops concert, and the Christmas concert. The Girls' Glee also participated in them. The Mixed Octet and Girls Triple Trio, along with the concerts, went to Re- gion Contest this year. The Octet sand I want Jesus for Baccalaureate and the Girls' Triple Trio sang a special song for the seniors at gradu- ation, No Man Is an Island . The vocal music was under the direction of Miss Susan Wolf. Upper left: The Mixed Octet displays the festive mood at the Christmas concert. They are (left to right); front row: Jane Beaver, Nancy Fischer, Karen Rueb, Judy Rath; second row: David Tschappat, Arnie Schock, Jim Hoffman; top; Gary Rueb. Nancy Fischer is substituting for Susie Swanson. Lower right: The Triple Trio gets corny'' as the Beauty Shop Quartet. They are (sitting from left to right): Deb Kracke, Nancy Fischer, Judy Rath, Susie Swanson; (stand- ing from left to right): Janice Ketterling, Mary Kulm, Suzanne Weisser, Jane Beaver, and Karen Rueb. Row one: (left to right) Patty Schemp, Karen Rueb, Jackie Dockter, Toby Rath, Michael Lapka, Cindy Haux, Debbie Dockter, Sandra Hoff- man. Row two: Jim Hoffman, Debbie Morseth, Susie Swanson, Nancy Fischer, Janice Ketterling, Kim Becker, Marilyn Berreth, Miss Susan Wolf, director. Row three: David Yost, Leona Kallas, Sandra Guth- miller, Deb Mack, Molly Greeno, Lois Larsen, Amy Neuharth, Robert Sperle. Row four: Gary Rueb, Deb Kracke, Suzanne Weisser, Mary Kulm, Judy Rath, Jane Beaver, Evie Rath, Arnice Schock, David Tschappat. � 4 Row one: (left to right) Charlotte Jean Hoffman, Patty Schemp, Jackie Dockter, Shirley Kallas, Karen Rueb, Dorinda Daniel, Cindy Haux, San- dra Hoffman, Patti Kulm, Charlotte Ann Hoffman. Row two: Sandy Buechler, Deb Blumhardt, Debbie Morseth, accompanist, Susie Swan- son, Nancy Fischer, Leona Kallas, Wanita Hoffman, Debby Geffre, Jan- ice Ketterling, Kim Becker, Debbie Dockter, Jo Ann Rogers. Row three: Diane Glaesman, Geraldine Geffre, Josephine Lapka, Sandra Hoffman, JoAnn Meier, Deb Macl, Molly Greeno, Lois Larsen, Kathy Geffre, Su- san Glaesman, Bonnie Schmidt, Ivy Spitzer. Row four: Deb Kracke, Sylvia Hoffman, Linda Ehresman, Suzanne Weisser, Mary Kulm, Bon- nie Geffre, Judy Rath, Jane Beaver, Amy Neuharth, Evie Hoffman, Mari- lyn Berreth, Gail Geffre, Barbara Lewis, Susie Sieh. 35 Upper left: The four chosen to represent Leola at All-State Chorus in Watertown are (left to right) Jim Hoffman, baritone; Gary Rueb. tenor; Judy Rath, alto; and Susie Swanson, soprano. Debbie Morseth (sitting) helps along by accompanying them. Upper middle: The LHS Pep Band aids the cheerleaders in boosting the pep at basketball games. Lower left: Janice Ketterling and Patti Kulm bring home two I ratings a piece at contest. Along with their individual solos, they received a I rating on their trombone duet. Lower middle: Deb Mack also receives a I rating on her flute solo at regional contest. Lower right: The LHS band entertains the public at the annual Christmas concert. Far right: The LHS marching band once again marches in Northern State College's Gypsy Day Parade. The LHS Stage Band consists of (standing from left to right) Colin Schaffer, Mike Zacher, Terrance Ketterling, Greg Haux, trum- pets; Deb Blumhardt, Susie Sieh, drums; Dwight Neuharth, bass; Karen Rueb, piano; (sitting from left to right) Amy Neuharth, Jim Hoffman, Kris Kohlhoff, Suzanne Weisser, Judy Rath, saxophones; Josie Meier, Patty Kulm, Marcia Hoffman, Stu Neuharth, and Janice Ketterling, trombone. All State Chorus and Contest Adds to a Big Year This year, All-State Chorus was held at Watertown under the direction of Jester Hairston. The students representing Leola were Susie Swanson, sopran- o; Judy Rath, alto; Gary Rueb, tenor; and Jim Hoffman, bass. They were di- rected and chaperoned by Miss Susan Wolf. Many LHS instrumentalists and vocal soloist attended the Region V mu- sic contest. Janice Ketterling and Patty Kulm received a I rating on their trombone duet and on their individual solos. Deb Mack also received a I rating on her flute solo. Pirates Make Music The LHS Band kept Mr. Guffey, director, quite busy and vice-versa. Along with the Christmas Concert, the Spring Concert, and the Pops Concert, most of the in- strumentalists had to prepare for Regional Contest and All-State Band try-outs. The Marching Band marched to the tune, Brazil , in both the Homecoming Pa- rade, and the Gypsy Day Parade in Aberdeen. The Marching Band was thrilled to play for the South Dakota State Fair in Huron. The Stage Band livened up the audience at the LHS music concerts. Row one: (left to right) Karen Rueb, Jane Beaver, Deb Morseth, Carol- ine Sieh, Lori Logan, Dale Hoffman, Barb West, Lois Larsen, Debbie Mack. Row two: Joan Wolf, Wanda Hoffman, Sandra Hoffman, Sandra Hoffman, Deb Kracke, Kathy Neuharth, Joyce Ketterling, Susan Kulm, Jim Hoffman, Kris Kohlhoff, Patty Schemp, Molly Greeno, Suzanne Weisser, Judy Rath. Row three: Mary Lee Larsen, JoAnn Rogers. Char- lotte Jean Hoffman, Joann Meier, Tony Haux, Mike Maule, Hazel Rath, Colin Shaffer, Terrance Ketterling, Greg Haux, Jeanne Logan, Scott Schumacher, LaDonna Kallas, Josie Meier, Patti Kulm, Stu Neuharth, Janice Ketterling. Row four: Marsha Hoffman, Bonnie Schmidt, Amy Neuharth, Dorinda Daniel, Marcia Hoffman, Mark Rath. Row five: (standing) Mr. Guffey, director, Peggy Hoffman, Ronnie Kappes, David Lapka, Mary Fischer, Mary Kulm, Michael Lapka, Susie Sieh, Deb Blum hardt, Peter Weisser. Dwight Neuharth, and Harvey Shafer. 38 Upper left: The LHS marching band participated in the annual Homecoming Parade on Pirates Day. Upper right: Miss Wolf leads the Girls' Glee in song for the Christmas Concert. Lower left: Mr. Guffey takes a bow after his stage band completes their performance at the Pops Concert. Lower right: This year's Band and Chorus Council members are: (Standing from left to right) Peter Weisser, Jane Beaver, Suzanne Weisser, Susan Sieh, Terry Zetterlund, (sitting) Amy Neuharth, Kris Kohlhoff, Deb Kracke, Nancy Fischer, and Judy Rath. 39 Upper left: A squad cheerleaders, bottom: Judy Rath, Debbie Kracke, Rhondi Heibel; Top: Peggy Lapka, Jeanne Logan. Upper right: Wrestling cheerleaders, left to right, Nancy Fischer, Susie Glaesman, Jane Beaver. Center: Excitement reached a peak at the Eureka game. Lower right: ”B squad cheerleaders, Dana Logan, Karen Rueb, Debbie Blumhardt, Dale Nesby, and Cindy Brandner. 1st row, left to right: Randy Fischer, Robin Rau, Jo Ann Rogers, Dianne Glaesman, Sandra Guthmiller, Suzanne Weisser, Nancy Fischer, Kathy Geffre, Judy Rath, Rhondi Heibel, Peggy Lapka, Jeanne Logan, Deb Kracke. 2nd row: Dana Logan, Kim Becker, Charlotte Ann Hoffman, Debbie Gegre, Sylvia Hoffman, Sandra Hoffman, Patti Kulm, Jean Zetterlund, Gail Rogers, Suzan Valentine, Amy Neuharth. 3rd row: Penny Hauck, Wanda Keim, Donna Fuehrer, Debbie Blumhardt, Tarrill Heibel, Geraldine Geffre, Shirley Kallas, Brenda Wolff, Dianne Rath, Cindy Guthmiller, Kathy Geffre, Wanita Hoffman, Mary Lu Sandquist, Cheryl Treftz. 4th row: Linda Geffre, Mary Larson, Debbie Morseth, Jackie Docktor, Debbie Mack, Bonnie Schmidt, Gail Geffre, Marsha Hoffman, Jo Ann Meier, Josephine Lapka, Debbie Docktor, Ann Hohn- ecker, Karen Serfoss.5th row: Jerome Schaffner, Dale Nesby, Karen Zelmer, JoAnn Geffre, Leona Kallas, Patty Schemp, Karen Rueb, Molly Greeno, Kim Wolf, Lois Larsen, Ekleen Lapka, Vonnie Geffre, Cheryl Gisi. 6th row: Evie Hoffman, Hazel Rath, Mary Kulm, Mary Fischer, Josie Meier, Marilyn Berreth, Cindy Haux, Sandy Buechler, Lynn Skott, Kathy Meier, Bonnie Geffre, Linda Ehresman. 7th row: Roy Meyer, Terry Hoffman, Roger Schilling, John Geffre, Robert Sperle, Dwight Neuharth, Lloyd Breitag, Roger Feickert, Kerry Gill, Susie Swanson, Susie Sieh, Kristi Kohlhoff. 8th row: Greg Haux, Stu Neuharth, Jackie Miller, Barbara Lewis, Monica Fischer, Monica Root, Debbie Glaesman, Rosalie Haux, Brian Breitag, Jane Beaver, Joan Wolf, Sonja Job, Susan Glaesman, Tom Thorpe. 40 Cheerleaders Boost Spirit Pirate pride was very apparent as the cheerleaders led the fans at various athletic functions. Besides lead- ing the pep club, the A squad, B squad, and new- ly elected wrestling cheerleaders held pep rallies and presented skits. The “A squad cheerleaders attended a clinic in Aberdeen in September, to learn new cheers and ideas to encourage pep. 41 Upper left: The offense went to work making a touchdown possible. Lower center: The Pirates felt the pressure of the opponent. Lower right: Cheerleaders fire up the crowd for the upcoming Homecoming game. Upper right: Coach and team look over the situation on the field. Row 1: Neil Docktor, Toby Rath, Jerome Schaffner, Stu Neuharth, Roy Meyer, Tom Thorpe, Greg Haux, Roger Schilling, John Geffre, Merle Lewis, Jerome Heyd, Carlton Job. Row 2: Roger Feickert, Lee Rau, Randy Fischer, David Taylor, Colin Schaffer, Don Pudwill, Rodney Hof- fman, Tony Rath, Lloyd Breitag, Rick Wolff, Jim Thorpe, Terry Zetter- lund Craig Blumhardt. Row 3: Assistant Coach Bill Waddell, Harley Shafer, Loel Scheid, Doug Lewis, Randy Hammrich, Mike Rath, Coach Larry Gauer, Allen Duvall, Terry Hoffman, Quintin Ehley, Gary Duvall, Terry Taylor, Assistant Coach Bob Schumacher. Row 4: Student Mana- ger Robert Sperle, David Hoffman, Dwight Neuharth, John Guthmiller, Gary Rath, Larry Miller, LaDean Hoffman, Richard Valentine, Bruce Schumacher, Scott Schumacher, Leo Kindelspire, Mike Lewis, Peter Weisser. 42 Scores WE THEY Britton 6 20 Aberdeen Juniors 6 8 Northwestern 22 0 Doland 69 0 Eureka 0 14 Ipswich 1 14 0 Cresbard 44 0 Sully Buttes 12 26 Victory is Pirate’s Goal Forty-seven tough Pirates came out for the 1971 season. Things looked bad when the Pirates lost their first two games to the Britton Braves and the Aberdeen Juniors. They went on to make a big comeback with the glorious shut outs over Northwest- ern, our homecoming game, and Doland. The Pirates fell to Eareka, and then held Ipswich and Cresbard scoreless in the nest two games. They finished the season with a close loss to Sully Buttes. The Pirates finished second in the conference with Eureka and Sully Buttes tying for first place. 43 Leaders for ’71 Season Roy Meyer, Greg Haux, and Terry Zetterlund were the offen- sive leaders with a total of 1,082 yards gained during the season. Stu Neuharth and Greg Haux led the defensive team. 44 Running for Victory Upper left: Craig Blumhardt runs for a touchdown, a step towards a Leola victory. Upper middle: The Pirates fight hard for some yardage and here they are, showing how hard they can fight. Upper right: (Left to right) Stu Neuharth, Gregg Haux, Terry Zetterlund, and Tom Thorpe were honored by being selected for the all-conference football team. Lower left: Coach Gauer and co-captains, Tom Thorpe and Roy Meyer show that football players relax, tool Lower middle: Someone gets tackled; really tackled!II Lower right: Pirates scramble to recover the ball. Upper left: Tom Thorpe sinks one at our home game against the Eureka Trojans, while Roger stands by. Upper middle? Two points added by Roger Schilling help the Pirates win the first-round play at the District V Tourney s against Roscoe. Lee Rau is on hand to assist. Lower middle: Pirates and Trojans fight for a District play. Tom Thorpe and Roy Meyer make it look easy, even though the fight is a close one. Lower right: Tom Thorpe and Roger Schilling are honored by being selected as members of the All-Conference basketball team. 46 Pirates have Successful Season The Pirates got off to a slow start when they dropped their first game to the Eureka Trojans. They entered the Groton Tournaments with two wins and two losses behind them, where they beat Groton in the first game, then fell to Stanley County. The Pirates went on to take top honors at the Ipswich Invita- tional Tourney, where they beat Cresbard and Agar. After running over Roscoe in their first game of the District V tourn- ament, the Pirates lost their second game when Eureka squeezed by them with a score of 53-50. On the last night the Pirates trounced the Hosmer Tigers, and took third place in the tourn- ament. The Pirates finished their season with a record of fourteen wins and nine losses. Left to right: Lee Rau, Brian Breitag, Greg Haux, Terry Zetterlund, David Taylor, Tom Thorpe, Roger Schilling, John Geffre, Jim Thorpe, Roy Meyer, Kerry Gill. Kneeling: Craig Blumhardt, John Guthmiller, student manager; Colin Schaffer. 47 Right: The opponent is unsuccessful at trying to block Colin's shot. Basketball Record We They Eureka 32 51 Roscoe 70 38 Northwestern 51 57 Aberdeen Jr. 64 36 Groton 73 66 Stanley County 68 71 Heel a 74 52 Cresbard 53 50 Agar 58 53 Ipswich 63 53 Doland 64 41 Britton 61 68 Eureka 46 60 Cresbard 52 57 Hoven 67 56 Ashley 56 68 Onida 61 74 Frederick 81 54 Herreid 62 54 Langford 50 44 Roscoe 79 40 Eureka 50 53 Hosmer 84 47 Left to right: Wade Lechner, Scott Schumacher, Gary Rath, Lloyd Breitag, Dwight Neuharth, Bob Serfoss, Neil Docktor, David Hoffman, Jim Zand stra. Kneeling: Terrance Ketterling, John Guthmiller. Left to right. Row 1: Mr. Gauer, Tony Rath, David West, Harley Shafer, Carlton Job, Quintin Ehley, Terry Taylor, Randy Lechner. Row 2: Allan Duval I-student manager, Roger Feckert, Peter Weisser, Don Pudwill, Roy Geffre, Stu Neuharth, Robert Sperle. Gauer’s Wrestlers Win The captain of the wrestling team for the 1971-1972 season was Roger Feickert. The wrestlers did a wonderful job and they had a very successful season. Lettermen were: Sen- iors-David West and Roger Feickert; Juniors- Stu Neuharth and Tony Rath; Sophomores-- Quirrtin Ehley and Carlton Job; and Fresh- men-Terry Taylor and Peter Weisser. Quintin Ehley qualified for the state tournament. Left: Stu Neuharth works hard to pin his opponent. Row 1: Douglas Merkel, Jamie Merkel, Jack Rohrbach, James Kappas, Bob Jakober, Gregg Brandner, Duane Pudwill, Bruce Schumacher. Row 2: Terry Jundt, Leol Scheid, Harvey Shafer, Randy Hammrich, Lee Geffre, Douglas Lewis, Rodney Hoff- man. Row 3: Ron Ehresman, Steve Kappes, CurtisSchnaidt, Gabriel Kallas, Regan Keim, Jerry West, Darry Yost, Warren Job. Row 1: Allen Duvall, Student Manager, Michael Lewis, Wade Lechner, Mr. Gauer, Toby Rath, Jerome Heyd, Robert Sperle. Row 2: Larry Miller, Mark Rath, Mike Rath, David Yost, Tommy Kappas, Eric Rath. 50 Below: Stu fights for a takedown. Lower left: Pete pushes for a pin. Lower right: Mr. Gauer works with the wrestling boys during practice. Wrestling Scoreboard we they Doland 27 36 Sully Buttes 0 63 Northwestern 21 39 School for the Blind 43 21 Selby 30 32 Ashley tourney Seventh place Ipswich 33 36 Northern Conference Fifth place Groton B 24 33 School for the Blind 43 24 Britton 3 64 Groton B 23 33 Regional tourney Fourth place 51 Conference Meet 880 relay 2nd Medley 5th Quinten Ehley 2 mile run 2nd Terry Zetterlund 100 yard dash--3rd Shot put--1st Rick Wolff High hurdles--3rd Craig Blumhardt Low hiirdles-4th Don Pudwill Mile run 3rd David Taylor Long jump--4th Regional 880 relay-5th Medley--5th Mile relay-5th Craig Blumhardt High hurdles-lst Low hurdles--2nd Rick Wolff High hurdles 3rd Greg Haux Low Hurdles--4th Don Pudwill Mile run-4th Terry Zetterlund Shotput--1st Above: Don Pudwill and Wade Lechner are out to beat the clock. Right: Leola track boys take a breather between events. Far right: Scott Schumacher runs hard to reach his goal, the finish line. 52 Row 1: Neil Doktor, Scott Schumacher, Wade Lechner, Robert Sperle, Randy Lechner, Quentin Ehley, Terry Taylor. Row 2: Coach Larry Gauer, Bob Serfoss, Gary Rath, Lloyd Breitag, Harvey Shafer, Pete Weisser, Tim Wolf Craig Blumhardt. Row 3: Dwight Neuharth, Colin Schaffer, Stu Neuharth, Greg Haux, Rick Wolff, David Taylor, Terry Zetterlund, Jim Thorpe, Don Pudwill. I Gauer Coaches Track Boys About twenty-five boys participated in the track program this year. There were also some boys who participated in a training program. The boys who participated in track meets were coached by Larry Gauer. Two boys, Craig Blumhardt and Terry Zetterlund, attend the state tract meet at Mitchell. Girl’s Track Gains Popularity The two year old girls' track team shaped up this year under the coaching of Bill Wad- dell. More than thirty girls worked out at practice and participated in track meets. The program was again well received, and now has a permanent place in LHS. Doland Meet Mile relay--4th 880 relay-5th 440 relay-5th Medley--5th Jane Beaver Hurdles-2nd JoAnn Meier Discus--5th Joan Wolf 100 yard das--5th Britton Meet Jane Beaver Hurdles--4th Joan Wolf 220 yard dash-3rd Upper left: Jane Beaver makes hurdling look easy. Middle left: Debby tries the long jump. Lower Left: Coach Waddell relaxes as he watches his Girl's Track team run in various events. Upper middle: Cindy Guthmiller runs her fastest to help one of LHS's relay teams to place. Upper right: Track girls line up for the next race. Row one: Jean Zetterlund, Charlotte Ann Hoffman. Patti Kulm, Cheryl Treftz, Karen Rueb. Jane Beaver, Hazel Rath, Wanda Hoffman. Row two: Wanita Hoffman, Bonnie Schmidt, Donna Fuehrer, Molly Greeno, Mary Lu Sand- quist, Debbie Dockter, Nancy Fischer, Gail Geffre, JoAnn Meier, Barb West. Row three: Kathy Maier, Debbie Blum- hardt, Donna Rath, Cindy Guthmiller, Kathy Geffre, Sonja Job, Josie Meier, Kim Wolff, Ivy Spitzer Finder’s Creeper’s Finder's Creeper's was presented by the Leola High School Thespians. It was under the direction of Mrs. Jean Guffey. Hercules Nelson, Arnie Schock, and his friend Wilbur Maxwell, David Yost, spent the weekend with Here's Uncle Bob, Dwight Neuhart, and Aunt Mary, Susie Swanson. Nancy Fischer sub- stituted for Susie the day of the play. They had recently taken over a funeral home. Celeste, Karen Rueb, and Frankie, Cindy Haux, were Here's cousins. Granny, Deb Blumhardt, kept the action going. Daphne, Susan Sieh, kept lowering the boom on Claude, Greg Haux, the caretaker. Nina, Cindy Guthmiller, was Mr. Quigley's,Roger Feick- ert, granddaughter. Mr. Quigley's sister was play- ed by Sandra Guthmiller. Harry Schuster, Scott Schumacher, was Quigley's lawyer. Dr. Braun, Larry Nesby, was interested in his patient's death, Harry, David Tschappat, was the helper. Above: Wilbur protects Hercules from the ghost in their bed. Upper right: Mr. Quigley and Granny take time out for a little jitter- bugging. Middle right: Wilbur and Hercules speak their last words and exchange their prized momentos of their lifetime. Lower right: Daphne lets Claude know how she feels about his proposals of love. 56 Special Events As we walk down life's road, there will be some special things that we will carry with us. These memories of these occasions make our walk more enjoyable. 57 Kathy and Roy Amy and Randy Evie and Terry 58 Excitement Mounts During Homecoming The excitement of LHS homecoming built up with the floats, royalty, and of course, the little Pirates running around. Thursday, September 16, started the homecoming festivi- ties. The Freshmen wore their signs and gave their speeches. The bonfire was Thursday night at 7:00. The coronation cere- mony followed with the crowning of Judy Rath and Roger Feickert. After this, the movie Don't Raise the Water, Lower the Bridge with Jerry Lewis was shown. Fifty-eight Freshmen were initiated Friday morning. Also, the best dressed Pirates were picked. The parade was held Friday at 1:30 displaying the royalty, the Pirates and the floats. The theme for the floats was based on beating the Wildcats . The homecoming game was changed back from an afternoon game to a night game. Oor big victory over Northwestern was one of the highlights of the 1971 homecoming. The dance was directly after the game. The Freeway played for the dance. 59 Top: The cheerleaders pep up the crowd at the snake dance after the bonfire. Middle: The LHS marching band leads the annual Home- coming Parade. Bottom: 'The Pirate Machine , the juniors' float, took first place in the float competition. 60 Josie and Kerry, Queen and King Cupid shot arrows at LHS Friday, Feb- ruary 11, as the sophomores hosted the annual Sweetheart Ball. The Freeway pro- vided the music. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of Josie Meier as Queen and Kerry Gill as King by the reigning royalty, Queen Jeanne Logan and King Lee Rau. Other can- didates were Rhondi Heibel, JoAnn Meier, Dale Nesby, Colin Schaffer, Terry Zetter- lund, and Jerome Schaffner. Arches divided the dancing area from the tables. A romantic aura prevailed in the gym. Top: The sophomores finish decorating and setting tables for the Sweetheart Ball. Center: Couples enjoy conversation and the music of the Freeway. Pictured are Craig Blumhardt and Josie Meier. Bottom: Rick Wolff, Dana Logan, and Kerry Gill. 61 Upper left: Several members of the Junior Class sang We've Only Just Begun during the program. They are (standing) Tony Rath, Stu Neuharth, Greg Haux, Arnie Schock. (sitting) Nancy Fischer, Susie Swanson, Mary Kulm, Jane Beaver. Lower left: Waiters and waitresses serving the banquet are (back row) Lloyd Breitag, Peter Feickert, Gary Rath, (middle row) Dianne Rath, Kim Wolff, Donna Fuehrer, Bonnie Schmidt, (front row) David Hoffman, Molly Greeno. Peter Weisser. Upper middle: King Tom Thorpe and Queen Amy Neuharth dance to a song dedicated to them. Lower middle: Couples enjoy dancing to the music of the Sinfonia. Upper right: During the program, couples laugh as they listen to humorous stories told by Master of Ceremonies, Arnie Schock. Lower right: After the program, Judy Rath and Roger Feickert sit in the garden before a beautiful painted mural. 62 We've Only Just Begun” Juniors and Seniors of Leola High School attended the annual banquet and prom, Saturday, April 22nd, held in the auditorium. The banquet was catered by Dutch's Catering Service of Aberdeen. Arnie Schock was master of ceremonies for the program. Greg Haux, president of the junior class, welcomed the faculty, guests, and honored seniors. Response was given by Roger Feickert, senior class president. Sidney Swanson, Jr., was the guest speaker. His theme, We've Only Just Begun, was centered around the story of Noah's Ark and the destruction of the world. Jeanne Logan and Kerry Gill read the Wills and Prophecies. Entertainment included a ballet number by Pam Snalley; a piano solo by Karen Rueb; and the theme song, We've Only Just Begun, by some members of the junior class. The Sinfonia provided music for the dance. Many couples enjoyed the music and story-book garden which decorated the gym. By 12:30, the last few couples had left, marking the end of the 1972 prom; and yet they had only just begun. 63 A New Beginning May 19th was the magic day for thirty-nine Seniors. Pastor August Borchhardt gave the invocation, and a song was sung by the triple trio. Harlan Peterson, South Dakota Commissioner of Drug and Substances Control gave the commencement address. The eighth grade and Senior graduates received their diplomas from the president of the Board of Education. Congratulations were given among tears and laughter in the receiving line. Above: The 1972 Girl Staters. Deb Kracke and Jeanne Logan, help the Seniors pin on their flowers. Upper left: Roy Meyer and Suzanne Weisser take the steps to a new future as LHS gradu- ates. Upper middle: The speaker, Harlan Peterson, makes the Seniors realize that they have much to look forward to. Upper right: Kathy Geffre, graduating with highest honors, receives her diploma from Dr. Otto Schnaidt. Lower middle: Family and friends give the Seniors their congratulations and best wishes in the receiving line. Lower right: Boy Staters, Greg Haux and Stu Neuharth. help Ann Hohenecker down the stairs after receiving line. 64 Take Your Medicine” 'Take Your Medicine was presented by LHS thes- pians March 28. Mrs. Jean Guffey directed the play. Bill Jackson, Larry Nesby, was a Doctor of Philoso- phy. His fiance Angela Warren, Karen Rueb, had a wealthy uncle named Henry Dodson, Greg Hau, who is prejudiced against Doctors of Philosophy. When the men are introduced Uncle Henry thinks he is a surgeon. No- body is told any different in order to get Uncle Henry's money. Bill was called to help in several emergencies, one of which involves a demented patient, Toby Rath. Mr. Puckett, Arnie Schock, was Mr. Dodson's room- mate at the hospital. He is not really sick but when Dodie Blake, Patti Kulm, takes his temperature, he changes the recording on the chart. He wanted to stary away from his dictatorial sister Cordeila, Sandra Guthmiller. Mr. Puckett likes the attention he gets from two nurses, Lottie. Wanita Hoffman, and Dottie, Dianne Rath. The staff of the hospital included the head nurse Miss Holt, Susie Sieh, Mr. Dodson's private nurse Pat, Bonnie Geffre, an orderly Jack, David Yost. Dovie Fink- ledink, Patty Schemp, kept her eyes set on Mr. Dodson. Left: Miss Dovie Finkledink is welcom- ing Mr. Dodson to the hospital. Top right: Nurse Dodie Blake records the patient's temperature. Middle right: Mr. Dodson's sleeping leg fell out of bed when Miss Puckett start to bring out her needle. Bottom right: Dr. Jackson takes a look at Jack's tonsils while Angela looks on. 66 We are not alone on the road of life. There are people who have been where we are, and they take time to guide us and help us up when we stum ble. Administration 67 Meyer Leads Student Council Opposite page (upper left) A new addition to the school system this year is a drivers' education course. Mr. Duane Daniel is the driver's education instructor, and also the guidance counselor for the high school. Upper right: Superintendent Clark Schemp keeps the school running smoothly throughout the year. Center right: Mr. Marvin Maule doubles in his duties as principal and teaching two German classes. Bottom: Student council members (left to right) Donna Fuehrer, Robert Sperle, Dana Logan, Quintin Ehley, Suzanne Weisser, vice-president; Roy Meyer, president; Judy Rath, secretary-treas- urer; Lee Rau, Kathy Geffre. Terry Hoffman, and Josie Meier. This page (upper left) Mr. Laton Greeno teaches junior high math, physical education, and is fresh- man class advisor. Lower left: The mathematics instructor for LHS is Mr. Dennis Haeder. He is also Sophomore class advisor. Upper right: Taking roll and watching over the study hall is an extra job of many LHS teachers. Center right: Mrs. Doris Hepperle keeps busy with Typing I classes, shorthand, office practice, and being Junior class advisor. 69 Teachers Mold Students Upper left: Biology, eighth and ninth grade science, and being Senior class advisor are Mr. Loren Gill's official duties at LHS. Center left: Mrs. Margaret Logan is Junior class and FHA advisor as well as being home economics instructor at LHS. Lower left: Industrial Arts and arts and crafts are instructed by Mr. John Anderson. He is also annual staff, paper staff, and Junior class advisor. Upper right: Mrs. Jean Guffey teaches Eng- lish to the eighth, ninth, and tenth graders. She also directs the school plays and is Junior high advisor. Captions on page 71 Upper left Mr. Larry Weber joined the LHS faculty this year as grade principal. He also teaches junior high social studies. Center left: Business math, bookkeeping and P.E. keep Mr. Gary Hepperle busy during the school day. He is director of the athletic pro- gram. Lower left: Mr. Larry Gauer teaches junior and senior English. Along with being head foot- ball and wrestling coach, he is the Senior's Advisor. Upper right: The band director at LHS is Mr. Mick Guffey. After a long day of giving les- sons, Mr. Guffey teaches a music theory class. He is also a junior high advisor. Center right: The new librarian for this year is Mrs. Susan Johnston. She also teaches two classes of seventh grade English. Lower right: Miss Susan Wolf is vocal music director in the high school for 1971-1972. She gives grade music lessons during the day. 70 71 Center left: Keeping the entire school clean and running smoothly is a big job for Mr. Floyd Hammerich and Mr. John Bendewald. Lower left: Teaching physics, chemistry and seventh grade science this year is Mr. Bill Waddell. He is also head basketball coach and freshman advisor. Upper right: Mrs. Lorna Ketterling, Mrs. Anna Jakober, and Mrs. Pauline Maule prepare noonday meals for the students and teachers. Middle right: In addition to teaching government, world history and American history, Mr. Bob Schumacher acts as assistant football coach and advises the Senior class. Lower right: Performing the various duties of school secretary is Mrs. Mary Schaefer. 72 Row one: (left to right) Martin Geffre, Carla Merkel, Rick Haux, Rhonda Laton, Melody Weisser, Darrell Schrum, Wendell Kallas, Charles, Valentine, Glenn Geffre, Myles Sandquist, Linda Mack. Row two: Michael Kallas, Tom Geffre, Tom Kolb, Glenn Rath, Gary Jakober, Brian Nesby, Don Fuehrer, Patty Morrison, Dean Rogers. Row three; Doug Lapka, Ron Duvall, Jenny Hoffman, Rhonda Schnaidt, Angie Hoffman, Lorraine Geffre, Wanda Morrison, Wayne Heyd. Sixth Graders Form an Organization Above: The fifth-sixth reading classes keep Mrs. Bernice Pade and helper, Lila Rau, on a busy schedule. Right: Photography is the subject for the sixth grade's play. Rick Haux casually'' poses for Brian Nesby. The sixth graders organized a Young Pirates Club this year. It helped the students learn to work in an organiza- tion. They elected monthly officers and had holiday par- ties from their own money. 74 Fifth Graders Make Maps It was a busy year in science for the fifth graders. They made salt and flour maps to show stip farming, terracing, and contour farming, and grew green plants. Their talents were displayed in the library when they made a model showing how to get to the moon. Row 1: Joallen Heyd, Georgiann Lapka, Charlotte Yost, Pam- ela Weiszhaar. Debra Weisser, Tony Hoffman, Billy Taylor, Duane Jakober, Mike Beilke, Kurt Skott. Row 2: Alfred Zan- tow, Scott Kolb, Doreen Merkel, Colette Hoffman, Sally Greeno, Patty Schumacher, Marsha Geffre, Dennis Zelmer, Jerry Logan, Vince Brandner, Mrs. Kienow. Row 3: Norman Potratz, Can- dice Lechner, James Serfoss, Mike Adam, Debra Larsen, Debra Bender, Debra Hauck, Lois Brenneise, Debra Mehlhoff,Donnie Breitag. 75 Fifth grade. Row 1: Jennifer Rau, Jeff Waltman, Pearl Hartz, Jackie Mack, Melvin Schanzenbach, Clark Neuharth, Sperle, Jerome Geffre, Charlene Yost. Row 2: Bonnie Glenn Mack, Joan Dutenhofer. Various Projects for Fifth and Sixth Graders The fifth and sixth grade classes were busy sewing their own outfits. They designed and completed their patterns. To prove their capabili- ties, the students modeled their fashions in a style show for their par- ents. For art and science projects, the fifth and sixth grade combination room made statues of prehistoric dinosaurs from paper mache. Sixth grade. Row 1: Virginia Rohrback, Jim Buechler, Lori tratz, Diane Schooley, Phillip Feickert, Laura Erdmann, Buechler, Marie Steiger, Martin Keim, Tim Job, Kathy Schu- Tammy Kolb, macher, Janet Ketterling. Row 2: Karly Hoffman, Donna Po- 76 Row one: (left to right) Gary Schumacher, Lance Job, Lynne Schemp, Cindy Weisser, Jeff Merkel, Melvin Kallas, Brian Hoffman, John Guthmiller, Connie Heider. Row two: Margo Hauff, Jane Yost, Curtis Duvall, Valerie Zandstra, Miles Blumhardt, Karl Lapka, Julie Serfoss, Kevin Rath, Patty Geffre. Row three: Kevin Steckler, Carla Borchardt, Beverly Morrison, Ronald Dutenhoffer, Lori Schnaidt, Eugene Geffre, Arlene Zumbaum, James Sayler, Julie Geffre. Not pictured: Kim Jundt. 1 ll Lower left: Oh-oh! George Washington chops down the cherry tree again and the fifth-sixth combination room expresses their talent to the public. Lower right: Good ol' Rip------is stirred by his nagging wife when the fifth grade acts out the story of Rip Van Winkle. Cooking is Part of Fourth Grade Training The fourth graders had a busy year with interesting pro- jects. They prepared two loaves of yeast bread and two gallons of homemade ice cream. Later in the year the students wrote stories and illustrated them to make books for the second graders. 77 Third Graders Initiate The History Game” The History Game was a new feature of this class. It was based on television game shows, and the questions were about facts and people in history. Each student had three chances to answer their question. The student with the most points won. Left: Here is the third grade, opening Valentines from their class- mates, at their big Valentine Party. Below: The third-fourth grade combination room also enjoy their Valentine Party, but Kurt Kracke thinks this is sissy stuff. How 1: Curtis Kracke, Brenda Lechner, Jackie Heider, Monte Wahl, Joan Hoffman, Derek Merkel, Gail Valentine, Leslie Meyer, Kurtis Sandquist, Glen Treftz, Kevin Smalley. Row 2: Mrs. Maule, Denise Hoffman, Joyce Feickert, Dean Geffre, Kathy Brandner, Jeff Kessler, Jeff Schnaidt. Lowell Morrison, Greg Rogers, Jerome Mack, Kevin Heupek, Elizabeth Erdmann Mrs. Schooley. 78 Row 1: Timothy Geffre, Karie Schnaidt, Brenda Waltman, Terri Erdmann, Shirley Kessler, Kevin Kallas, Scott Salzer, Su- zanne Zulk, Michael Waltman. Row 2: Steven Dutenhoffer, Merle Mack, Wayne Kessler, Byron Zantow, Todd Buechler, Dale Geffre, Ron Geffre, Laurie Adam, Mrs. Lauer. Row 3: Brenda Treftz, Philip Morrison, Colleen Boyle, James Guth- miller, Larry Geffre. Not pictured; Laura Spitzer. Space Station Manned by Third Graders For a science project the third graders made a space station. They used darts for rockets, cardboard tubes for tunnels and an inner tube for the landing area. Some of the students brought spacemen and in- teresting articles from home to complete the model. Left: Mrs. Lois Merkel and Helper, Mrs. Thelma Opp spend their day aiding the third and fourth graders to improve their reading. 79 Upper right: Learning to be better readers, the second graders lis- ten to Mrs. Phil Young, who helps them along. Second Graders Take Tours Tours of the print shop and post office were highlights of the year for the second graders. This tied in with their unit in social studies. They learned how the news was print- ed and how the mail travels to and from the local post of- fice. Top: Michael Guthmiller, Keenan Steckler, David Maule, David Kallas, Randy Schnaidt, Lisa Geffre, Roderick Schnaidt, Stacey Kappes, Karen Mack, Sara Borchartd. Middle: Mrs. Haux, Mark Rau, Todd Lechner, Carol Duvall, Jackie Ketterling, Kritis Weiszhaar, Michael Ketterling, Rhonda Waltman, Danny Rohr- bach, Sandra Zulk, Miss Danek. Bottom: Myron Schmidt, Peg- gy Weisser, Robert Zantow, Freddy Geffre, Lisa Logan, Patti Schumacher, Anthony Kallas, Debbie Duvall, Robert Schu- macher, Dawn Rath. Not on the picture are David Morrison and Sheryl Scherbenske. 80 Top: Brian Geffre, Ricky Beilke, Todd Schock, Cheryl Mehl- hoff, James Kessler, Robert Scherbenske, Bruce Mack, Todd Hoffman, Lynne Guthmiller. Middle: Beverly Becker, Theresa Bieger, Leah Anderson, Danny Erdmann, Marla Maroney, Clark Guthmiller, Steven Salzer, Steven Henderson, Glen Merkel, Paulette Kallas. Bottom: Mrs. Haux, Tammy Kindelspire, Pat- ricia Lapka, Marian Zantow, Melissa Skott, Danny Lechner. Bpbby Dutenhoffer, Barbara Serfoss, Danny Geffre, Mrs. Riley. First Graders Raise Chickens The first grade studied a farm unit in science. They watched chicken eggs hatch into baby chicks. The county agent spoke to the students about his job working with the farmers. Lower left: One of the biggest jobs for first and second graders is learning how to read! Here to help them is Mrs. Phil Young and Helper, Mrs. Susan Hoffman. 81 Row one: Lois Brenneise, Pam Weiszhaar, Jackie Mack, Jennifer Rau, Dorreen Merkel, Sally Greeno, Georgiann Lapka, Colette Hoffman. Row two: Alfred Zantow, Brian Nesby, Joy Schaffer, Clark Neuharth, Grade Musicians Present Concerts Row one: Joyce Ketterling, Kathy Neuharth, Susan Kulm, Lynn Nes- by, Pamela Smalley Carolyn Sieh, Lori Logan, Dale Hoffman. Row two: Susan Geffre, Charlene Geffre, Bobbie Lapka, Brenda Schumacher, Patti Morrison, Janice Schhner, Sheila Daniels, Jerome Hoffman, Debra Schmidt, Earl Weisenburger, Wade Blumhardt, LaDonna Kallas. Row Keith Kracke, Jerry Logan, Glenn Zumbaum, Janelle Ketterling, Stand- ing: Ricky Haux, Mike Adam$,Debra Larson, Candice Lechner, Debbie Geffre, Karley Hoffman, Wayne Heyd. The grade music program under the direction of Miss Susan Wolf presented the vocal selections for the Christmas concert. Throughout the year the students sanf for PTA and entertained the audience during the grade awards program. Beginning instrumentalists worked to form the C Band. They played for the Winter Show and Christmas concert. Mr. Mick Guffey was their director. three: Susan Larson, Kristi Schnaidt, Marsha Mack, Theresa Geffre, Jenny Hoffman, Marsha Hoffman, Michael Kallas, Tony Haux, Michael Maule, Cheryl Kracke, Tommy Kappes. Standing: Mr. Mick Geffey, Gabriel Kallas, Peggy Hoffman, Ronnie Kappes, David Lapka, Don Thorpe. 82 Children Learn to Work and Play The kindergarten program began for child- ren. The children learned their numbers from one to ten, how to print their names, and howto tell colors. They also learned simple phoenetic sounds and rhymes. They learned to adjust to classroom and school life by working and playing together. In their spare time, they finger-painted, played with beads, and played in the sand- box. Row 1: James Lewis, Craig Beiber, Michelle Brandner, Sheila Kallas, Tony Geffre, Trevor Guthmiller. Row 2: Kimberly Kessler, Tod Schanzenbach, Leisha Fauth, Todd Kessler, Cindy Schmidt, Colin Hoffman, Lori Saylor. Row 3: Mark Geffre, Vernon Rogers, John Zulk, Robert Mehlhoff, Joe Erdmann, Dennis Kolb, Michael Treftz, Above: Kindergarten students play in the sandbox during their play time. Below: Teaching kindergarten this year is Mrs. Duane Daniel. Mrs. Rick Christ aids her in teaching and watching the children. 83 Index Seniors: Breitag, Wayne Duvall, Allan Ehresman, Linda Feickert, Roger Fischer, Randy Geffre, Billy Geffre, Bonnie Geffre, Kathy Geffre, Vonnie Gill, Kim Gisi, Cheryl Guthmiller, Sandra Heibel, Tarrill Hoffman, Terry Hohenecker, Ann Kohlhoff, Kris Kolb, Jimmy Lapka, Eileen Lapka, Josephine Lapka, Peggy Lewis, Merle Maier, Kathryn Meyer, Roy Nesby, Larry Neuharth, Amy Opp, Joyce Rath, Evelyn Rath, Judy Rath, Sandra Rogers, Gail Serfoss, Karen Skott, Brian Thorpe, Tom Turnwall, John Valentine, Suzan Weisenburger, Gayland Weisser, Suzanne West, David Zetterlund, Jean Juniors: Beaver, Jane Berreth, Marilyn Breitag, Brian Daniel, Dorinda Dockter, Jackie Fischer, Mary Fischer, Nancy Geffre, JoAnn Geffre, John Geffre, Linda Gill, Kerry Glaesman, Susan 4,7 4,8,42,49,50 4.35 4,5,8,42,49,59 5.30.42.58 5 4.5.33.35 4.5.8.33.58.64.65.68 6 6 6.7.33 6.33.34 6.7.30.32.33 7.42.58.68 7,32,33,65 7,30,37,38,39 7 8 8.33.35 8,30,40 9,42 9.55 5.9.42.44.47.58.64.68 4,7,9 4,7,8,10,30,31,34,35,37, 38,39,58,63 10 10.58 10,34,35,37,38,39,40,59, 68 10 11 7.11.33 11 11,42,44,45,47,63 7.11 4.12 7.12 4,7,12,30,34,35,37,38, 64,68 12,49 12.32.33.55 13,30,31,34,35,38,39, 41.55.62 13.33.34.35 13.47 13.30.33.35.38 13.34.35 13.30.38 13,30,33,34,35,39,41, 55.62 13.33 13.42.47 13 13,47,61 13,35,41 Haux, Greg Haux, Rosalie Heibel, Rhondi Heyd, Noella Hoffman, Evie Hoffman, Rodney Job, Sonja Kallas, Leona Kolb, Dale Kracke, Deborah Kulm, Mary Lapka, Charles Larsen, Mary Logan, Jeanne Meier, Josie Miller, Laurence Morseth, Debra Neuharth, Stuart Pudwill, Don Rath, Hazel Rath, Tony Rau, Lee Schaffner, Jerome Schilling, Roger Schock, Arnie Sieh, Susan Shafer, Harley Swanson, Susie West, Barbara Wolf, Joan Zacher, Michael Zantow, Randy Zelmer, Karen Mello, Carlos Sophomores: Blumhardt, Craig Boyle, Shane Bradner, Cindy Buechler, Sandy Dockter, Debbie Duvall, Gary Ehley, Quintin Fischer, Monica Geffre, Gail Geffre, Lee Geffre, Roy Guthmiller, John Hammrich, Randy Haux, Cindy Heyd, Jerome Hoffman, Marcia Hoffman, La Dean Hoffman, James Hoffman, Wanda Jakober, Bob 13,14,37,38,42,45,47, 53.62.65 14.30.32.33 14,16,33,40 14.15 14.34.35 14.42.50 14 14.33.34.35 14 14,30,31,34,35,39,40, 64 14.30.34.35.38.62 14 15.30.32.33.38 13,15,31,38,40,64 15.30.37.38.55.61.68 15.42.50 15.34.35.38 15,37,38,30,42,45,49, 53.62.65 15,42,49,52,53 15.38.55 15.42.49.62 15.42.47.68 15,42 15,42,47 16.34.62 16.30.32.33.35.38.55 16,42,49 16.33.34.35.37.39.62 15.16.38.55 16.38 16,37 14.16 16.33 16 17,42,47,53,61 17 17.41 17.35 17.32.34.35.55 17.42 17,42,49,68 17 17.32.33.35.55 17.50 17,49 17,42,47,48 17.42.50 17.30.33.34.35 18.42.50 18.19.33.37.38 18.42 18.34.37.38 18.38.55 18.50 84 Job, Carlton Kappas, James Ketterling, Janice Lechner, Randy Lewis, Barbara Lewis, Michael Logan, Dana Mack, Debbie Meier, JoAnn Meyer, Gilberta Miller, Jacqueline Nesby, Dale Pudwill, Terry Rath, Mark Rath, Mike Rueb, Gary Rueb, Karen Saylor, Kenneth Schaffer, Colin Scheid, Loel Schumack, Dan Shafer, Harvey Skott, Lynne Spitzer, Ivy Taylor, David Thorpe, Jim Tschappat, David Valeintine, Richard Wolff, Rick Zetterlund, Terry Freshmen: Becker, Kim Blumhardt, Debbie Brandner, Greg, Breitag, Lloyd Dockter, Neil Feickert, Peter Fuehrer, Donna Geffre, Bruce Geffre, Debbie Geffre, Geraldine Geffre, Kathy Glaesman, Debbie Glaesman, Diane Greeno, Molly Guthmiller, Cindy Hauck,Penny Hoffman, Charlotte A. Hoffman, Charlotte J. Hoffman, David Hoffman, Sandra Hoffman, Sylvia Hoffman, Wanita Kallas, Shirley Kappes, Sandra Keim, Wanda Index 18,42,49 18.50 18.19.34.35 18.49.53 18.35 18.42.50 18.41.61.68 18.34.35.38 18.32.35.38.55 18 18.32 18,31,33,41 19 19.38.50 19.42.50 19,34 19,30,33,34,35,37,38, 41,55 19 19.37.38.42.47.53 19.42.50 19 19.38.50 19.33 19.35.55 19.42.47.53 19.42.47.53 19.34 19,42 19,42,53,61 19.39.42.45.47.53 on 04 ok 20,30 35,37,38,41,55 20.50 20.22.42.48.53.62 20.42.48.53 20.62 20.55.62.68 20 20.35 20.35 20.35.55 20 20.35 20.30.34.35.38.55.62 20.55 20 20.35.55 20.32.35.38 21.42.48.62 21.22.34.35.38 21.32.35 21.35.55 21.35 21 21 Ketterling, Terrance Kindelspire, Leo Kulm, Patti Lapka, Michael Larsen, Lois Lechner, Wade Lewis, Douglas Neuharth, Dwight Pudwill, DuWayne Rath, Dianne Rath, Gary Rath, Toby Rau, Robin Rogers, JoAnn Rohrbach, Jack Rott, Monica Sandquist, Mary Lu Schemp, Patty Schmidt, Bonnie Schumacher, Bruce Schumacher, John Schumacher, Scott Serfoss, Robert Sperle, Robert Taylor, Terry Tredtz, Cheryl Weisser, Pete West, Terry Wolf, Timothy Wolff, Brenda Wolff, Kim Yost, David Zandstra, Jim Anderson, John Bendewald, John Daniel, Duane Gauer, Larry Gill, Loren Greeno, Laton Guffey, Jean Guffey, Michael Haeder, Dennis Hammrich, Floyd Hepperle, Doris Hepperle, Gary Jakober, Anna Johnston, Susan Ketterling, Lorna Logan, Margaret Maule, Marvin Maule, Pauline Schaffer, Mary Schemp, Clark Schumacher, Robert Waddell, Bill Weber, Larry Wolf, Susan 21.37.38.48 21,42 21.30.35.37.38.55 21,34 21.30.34.35.38 21.48.50.53 21.42.50 21,22,30,37,38,42,48, 53 21.50 21.55.62 21.42.48.53.62 21.34.52.50 21 22.32.35.38 22.50 22 22.55 22.30.34.35.38 22.30.32.35.38.55.62 22.42.50 22 22.42.48 22.48.53 22,34,42,49,50,53,68 22.42.49.53 22.55 22.38.39.42.49.53.62 22 22.53 22 22.55.62 22.34.50 22.48 30.70 72 68 42.44.49.50.53.71 70 69 70 38.39.71 69 72 69 71 72 71 72 33.70 68 72 72 68 42.72 42.54.72 71 34.71 85 Contributions Leola Equity Oil Co. 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