Leola High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Leola, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1975 volume:

Leola Buccaneer 1974-1975 Leola High School Leola, South Dakota Volume XXVII The Way We Were... Mem'ries light the corners of my mind. Misty water color mem'ries of the way we were. .. Looking back is not always easy. Sometimes. . . it saddens me to remember all that I have left behind. The times were so good, the people so wonderful and the life so simple and free. Sure, there was an oil embargo, wars in Vietnam and Cambodia, ridiculous sugar prices, and more snow for Easter than there was for Christmas; But we still made it. Through all those classes, and tests and teachers, we came out on top. And so, when I view this annual and laugh and scream at the pictures, I will always know that this, is The Way We Were. TABLE OF CONTENTS Opening Page 1 The Way We Were- In Special Events Page 3 The Way We Were- Day By Day Page 15 The Way We Were- In Sports Page 37 The Way We Were- In Pictures Page 51 Closing Page 88 The Way We Were... In Special Events Can it be that it was all so simple then, or has time rewritten every line? if we had a chance to do it all again, tell me would we? Could we? There are so many big things we do each year. Each event is the most important and each time, we must do our very best. We must be first in all that we attempt or we have failed. Vet it wasn't just the students who diligently worked and strived, but our teachers who constantly gave their time, efforts, and knowledge to help make us a success. Only sometimes. .. it just wasn't enough. Still we had a lot of good times, plenty to cover for those few bad moments. So, even if we can't go back and make it all perfect, we can still be proud of The Way We Were. 3 Homecoming Royality: (left to right) Geraldine Geffre. Sandra Hoffman, Sylvia Hoffman, Queen Dianne Rath. King Pete Weisser, Lloyd Breitag, David Hoffman, Scott Schumacher. 4 Homecoming Traditions Altered Student council changed the annual habits of Homecoming this year. Coronation was held Friday morning in the gym. Royalty was presented, followed by class, cheerleader, and club skits, stage band, mixed chorus, girls'glee, and swing choir. The program was concluded by the crowning of the king and queen. After the grade school was dismissed the cheerleaders held an enthusiastic pep rally. The L.H.S. marching band set the hot pace for the parade by playing Get It On. They were followed by floats and the grade school students. A pep rally was held on main street. Evening activities began with the Leola football game. After a 56 - 22 victory, a teen dance was held featuring the Young Raiders. 5 To generate spirit. Homecoming was expanded to a week-long event. The theme was Let Spirit Dominate! Ac- tivities included Nostalgia Day, Tie-Up Day, Shoe and Sock-lt-To-Em Day, Weird Make-up Day, and the traditional Pirates Day. Prizes were awarded to the winners in the daily dress-up contests. Top left: King Pete takes time off at half to do honors of parading the football field with Queen Dianne. Top Right: Participating in Nostalgia days are Patti Kulm and Kathy Neuharth. Opposite: Cheerleaders perform a skit in which Scott Schwartzbauer is the big deal of the day. 6 Walking Hand in Hand Red and white streamers accented the Leola High School gym for the annual Sweetheart Ball sponsored by the Sophomore class. Changing the traditional floor plan, the sophomores moved the dancing area into the center with tables surround- ing it. The dance was held from 9:00 to 12:00 P.M., Saturday, March 1. Music was provided by Rubberband. King and queen candidates were John Swan- son, Warren Job, Wayde Blumhardt, Dan Schooley, Marsha Hoffman, Donna Rath, Bobbie Lapka, and Brenda Schumacher. At 10:00 the candidates assembled for coronation. Last year's royalty, Peggy Hoffman and Pete Weisser, crown- ed the new Queen Brenda Schumacher and King Warren Job. Upper left: Brenda Schumacher and Warren Job were crowned Sweetheart Ball Queen and King for 1975. Lower left: Couples enjoy dancing to the music of Rubberband. Above: Nut cups and center pieces are made by the sophomores before the evening dance. 7 April Showers” Is Prom Theme April Showers proved to be an appropriate prom theme, since it rained for most of the evening. But the weather didn't dampen many spirits. Almost all juniors and seniors were in attendance. This prom presented a few modifications on the traditional prom. These innovations included live dinner music and a legion hall dance after the banquet, featuring Mayfield Rock. The banquet was prepared by Mrs. Della Hoffman and Mrs. Lorna Ketterling. Waitresses and waiters were Diane Schooley, Laura Erdmann, Lorraine Geffre, Jenny Hoffman, Melody Weisser, Karley Hoffman, Martin Geffre, Glen Rath, Philip Feickert, and Tim Job. Kathy Neuharth began the ban- quet by welcoming the seniors. This was followed by an accept- ance speech by David Hoffman. Peggy Hoffman led a prayer before the meal. Sylvia Hoffman read the senior wills and Susan Yost read the prophecies. Lori Gill was Mistress of Cere- monies for the program. Upper right: Lori Gill was Mistress of Ceremonies for this year's prom. Lower right: Monica Rott pages through her memory book. Below: Waiting patiently for the program to begin are Sylvia Hoffman, Shirley Kallas, and Rod Joachim. 8 Top: Couples enjoy dancing after the banquet. Lower left: Waiter, Philip Feickert and waitress. Diane Schooley prepare tables for the banquet. Lower right: It's boys' night out at the prom for Jerry Jasmer, Peter Feickert. and Mick Scott. 9 Virgil Bell Addresses Seniors Virgil Bell, a 1925 graduate of Leola, delivered the com- mencement address. Graduation was held May 16 in the gym to a near capacity audience. Boy and girl staters led the processional played by Diane Schooley. Rev. Arnold Friez, officiating the ceremony, then gave the invocation. Toby Rath and Bruce Schumacher sang “Impossible Dream. Principal Marvin Maule introduced the speaker. Mr. Bell spoke on Leola school as it was and what seniors could expect from todays' world. Both the eighth grade and the seniors received their diplomas from Clarence Rath, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Education. Swing Choir sang two numbers, I'll Always Remember, and By My Side with a verse written by Wanita Hoffman. The recessional was again led by boy and girl staters, and played by Diane Schooley. This page. Above: Seniors fix robes before commencement. Upper right: Virgil Bell delivers the commencement address. Lower right; Cindy Guthmiller receives her diploma from Clarence Rath. Opposite page. Upper left: Terry Taylor and Toby Rath leave the gym after receiving their diplomas. Upper right: The senior class of 1975 listen to commencement address. Lower right: Honor students are from left to right: Cindy Guthmiller; Patti Kulm; Dwight Neuharth, highest honors; Dianne Rath, highest honors; David Hoffman, and Sandra Hoff- man. 10 11 Seniors Leave With Smiles and Tears Baccalaureate services were held Sunday, May 11 in the high school gym. Forty-seven graduating seniors attended. Rev. Arnold Friez officiated, delivering the message, Don't Be Too Sure of Yourself. Music was provided by the brass sextet playing March Romaine, and swing choir singing Beautiful City. Diane Schooley played the processional and recessional. Opposite: Bruce Schumacher and Toby Rath perform for graduation. Upper right: Mary Lu Sandquist, Sylvia Hoffman, and Dwight Neuharth get ready for the pro- cessional. Above: Well wishers walk through the receiving line to congratulate the seniors. 12 Lil' Abner Presented This year the music department presented Lil' Abner. The characters of Lil' Abner, created by Al Capp, display a satisfying mixture of hillbilly nonsense and sharp critical humor. As the story begins, a typical day in Dogpatch is depicted. Abner Yokum would just as soon do without Sadie Hawkins Day. Daisy Mae is Abner's bride-to-be and Marryin' Sam is his good friend. Mammy Yokum produces her secret Yokumberry tonic which makes muscle men out of weaklings. General Bullmoose, a sly convincing political, talks to Lil' Abner, hoping to wheedle Mammy's secret formula from him. Earthquake McGoon attempts to save Abner from General Bullmoose at the request of Daisy Mae. The town, Dogpatch, is chosen by the government as the Tom Sawyer Presented Tom Sawyer, a mischievous boy, along with his equally mischievous friend go to a graveyard to cure warts with a dead cat. While they are there, they see Injun Joe kill Doc Robinson and put the blame on Muff Potter. Tom and Huck swear never to tell for fear Injun Joe will find out and kill them. Along with this problem Tom has a girl friend. Becky Thatcher, a new girl in town, caught Tom's eye. Tom, Huck, and their friend, Joe run away to Jackson Island to forget their troubles. In the meantime, thinking they are dead, Tom's Aunt Polly holds funeral services for them. Tom, Huck, and Joe return and help in uncovering the truth about Injun Joe. Upper left: Huck Finn (Scott Schumacher) and Tom Sawyer (Wayde Blumhardt) look on as Joe Harper (Martin Geffre) is led away by his mother (Carolyn Sieh). Lower right: Tom Sawyer (Wayde Blumhardt) gives Becky Thatcher (Patty Schemp) a kiss. Upper right: Kurt Kolb (standing), Wayde Blumhardt. and Pam Smalley put time in practicing before the final performance. 14 The Way We Were.. Day by Day Mem'ries may be beautiful, and yet, what's too painful to remember we simply choose to forget. Some say this is the coward's way out, but it's not. Why remember that you didn't get to be Homecoming Royalty or Sweetheart Ball candidates; why not just remember that you knew they would get it and voted for them. After all, they couldn't have been there without you. And even though it rained on the big night or your date came a half-hour late; these times were the highlights of the year, the moments of suspense, and the hours of joy. Always, they shall be an unforgettable part of The Way We Were. Three Attend All-State Band The L.H.S. music department had a very active year. At the beginning of the year they started practicing marching for the Homecoming parade. Because of a busy schedule, Gyspy Day was not attended. The first concert given was at Christmas. The chorus and swing choir sang songs from Godspell, and the band played various Christmas medleys. In January three members of the band were accepted into All-State Band. Mr. James Oschner, standing, and Mr. Mick Guffey taught vocal and directed band respectively. First Row: (left to right) Charlotte Hoffman, Sandra Hoffman, JoAnn Rogers, Marcia Mack, Brenda Schumacher. Second Row: Charlene Geffre, Jennifer Rau, Joyce Feickert, Bobbi Lapka, Lynne Schemp, Denise Hoffman. Third Row: Joy Shafer. Mike Bieike. Tommy Kappes, Brian Hoffman Terrance Ketterling, John Swanson. Fourth Row: Molly Greeno, Patty Schemp, Collette Hoffman, Jenny Hoffman, Sheila Daniel, John Fischer, Clark Neuharth, Janell Ketterling. Fifth Row: (standing) Mr. Guffey, Jeff Schnaidt, Ronnie Kappes, Deb Blumhardt. 16 First Row: Patty Schemp, Molly Greeno, Sandra Hoffman, Mike Maule, Theresa Geffre, Cheryl Pudwill. Second Row: Terrance Ketterling, Bruce Schumacher, Deb Blumhardt, Tony Haux, Wayde Blumhardt, Toby Rath, LaDonna Kallas, Dwight Neuharth, Scott Schumacher, Patti Kulm. On piano: Mr. Guffey, director, John Swanson, Kathy Neuharth. First Row: (left to right) Jackie Mack, Carla Borchardt, Dale Hoffman, Sally Greeno, Lori Logan, Carolyn Sieh. Second Row: Kristi Schnaidt, Lynn Nesby, Pam Smalley, Susan Kulm, Kathy Neuharth, Joyce Ketterling. Third Row: Mike Maule, Tony Haux, Theresa Geffre, Marsha Hoffman, Cheryl Pudwill, Diane Schooley. Fourth Row: Wade Blumhardt, Scott Schumacher, LaDonna Kallas, Toby Rath. Fifth Row: David Lapka, Bruce Schu- macher, Peggy Hoffman, Kevin Heupel, Dwight Neuharth. 17 Band Awards Given Three members of the L.H.S. band attended All-State Band in Pierre. They were: Patti Kulm, trombone; Dwight Neu- harthr tuba; and Sandra Hoffman, clarinet. Sandra was return- ing for her third year. The annual music contest was held in Aberdeen. In instru- mental those who received superiors were Kathy Neuharth, French horn and Patti Kulm, trombone. In vocal Dwight Neu- harth, bass and Patti Kulm, alto also received superior ratings. Upper left: All state band members were from left to right Sandra Hoffman, Dwight Neuharth, and Patti Kulm. Lower left: Brass sextet displays plaque for superior in contest. Upper right: Receiving super- ior ratings in vocal were Dwight Neuharth and Patti Kulm. Lower Right; In instrumental Kathy Neuharth and Patti Kulm received super- ior ratings. 18 All-State Chorus Held Nov. 2 All-State chorus was held November 2 in Rapid City. Four chorus members attended. They were: Peggy Hoffman, soprano; Patti Kulm, alto: Toby Rath, tenor; and Dwight Neu harth, bass. May 1 and 2 were the days for the musical UP Abner. Weeks of hard work were put in by cast and pit band. A total of eighty-four people took part in the production. It was di- rected by Mr. Guffey and Mr. Ocshner. A spring concert was also given. Band, chorus, and swing choir provided music for awards night and graduation. First Row: Toby Rath, tenor. Peggy Hoffman, soprano, Patti Kulm. alto, Dwight Neuharth, bass. Second Row: (alternates) Mike Maule, tenor, Susan Kulm, soprano. Deb Blumhardt, alto, John Swanson, bass. First Row: Lori Gill, Carolyn Sieh, Shirley Kallas, Geraldine Geffre, Peggy Hoffman, Cheryl Pudwill, Marsha Hoffman, Lori Logan, LaDonna Kallas, Kristi Schnaidt, Jo Ann Rogers, Mr. Ochsner, director. Second Row: Charlotte Hoffman, Patty Schemp, Susan Kulm, Susan Yost, Bobbie Lapka, Deb Blumhardt, Amy Heagley, Joy Shafer. Joyce Ketterling, Melody Meyer, Patti Kulm, Pam Smalley, Sandra Hoffman, Donna Fuehrer. Third Row: Lynn Nesby, Lori Buechler, Marie Steiger, Wanda Morrison, Judy Schock, Brenda Hoffman, Jenny Hoffman, Linda Mack, Tammy Kolb, Theresa Geffre, Lorraine Geffre, Janell Ketterling, Monica Rott, Sheila Daniel, Charlene Geffre, Diane Schooley. Accompanist: Kathy Neuharth. 19 First Row: Charlotte Hoffman, John Swanson, Bruce Schumacher, Wayde Blumhardt, Scott Schumacher, Wade Weiszhaar, Terry Jundt, Rob Sperle, Terrance Ketterling, Dwight Neuharth, Leo Kindlespire, Mike Lapka, Mr. Ochsner, Director. Second Row: Carolyn Sieh. Shirley Kallas, Geraldine Geffre, Toby Rath, Theresa Geffre, Joyce Ketterling, Melody Meyer, Patti Kulm, Pam Smalley, Sandra Hoffman, Donna Fuehrer. Third Row: Susan Kulm, Patty Schemp, Lori Gill, Susan Yost, Peggy Hoffman, Cheryl Pudwill, David Yost, Tammy Kolb, Joy Shafer, Janell Ketterling, LaDonna Kallas, JoAnn Rogers, Monica Rott. Fourth Row: Lynn Nesby, Marsha Hoffman, Judy Schock, Brenda Hoffman, Wanda Morrison, Lori Logan, Bob Serfoss, Mike Maule, Lloyd Breitag, Bobbie Lapka, Deb Blumhardt, Kristy Schnaidt, Sheila Daniel. Charlene Geffre. Diane Schooley. First Row: Toby Rath, Patty Schemp, Wayde Blumhardt, Sandra Hoffman, Terrance Ketterling, Kathy Neuharth, Mike Maule, Second Row: Bruce Schumacher, Deb Blumhardt, Lloyd Breitag, Susan Kulm, John Swanson, Diane Schooley. Theresa Geffre, Peggy Hoffman, Patti Kulm, Joyce Ketterling, Dwight Neuharth. Third Row: Scott Schumacher, Wanda Morrison, Rob Sperle, Mr. Ochsner, director. 20 Four In Advanced Math Mr. Jim Goehring served his third year at LHS teaching five math classes. Courses ranged from general math, for seventh grade, up to the senior advanced math class. In general math, seventh grade students studied fractions, decimals, and percents. An introduction to algebra was also taught. Algebra I classes worked with the number system and solv- ing equations. Students also began work with positive and negative numbers, special products, and factioning. Construction of geometric figures started the year for the geometry students. As the year progressed, they worked on geometric proofs, parallel lines, and ratio and proportion. Those who had taken Algebra I as freshmen, took Algebra II as juniors. This course worked along the same line as Algebra I only more advanced. Students solved problems of products, factioning, exponents, radicals, and some trigonometry. Four seniors took advanced math. No daily grades were taken and final grades were taken from test grades. Subjects covered were solid geometry, plane trigonometry, analytic geometry, and calculus. 21 Upper left: Mr. Jim Goehring taught math for his third year at L.H.S. Lower left: Mr. Goehring corrects semester tests. Upper right: Algebra students relax before class. Biology Students Type Blood Mr. Loren Gill Took over chemistry and physics classes the second nine weeks. He also taught biology and was advisor to the Senior Class. Biology students studied the systems of the body and the organs of various animals, including man. They took blood samples and dissected specimens toward the end of the year. Juniors in physics worked with pressure and forces. An experiment in heat loss was done. A steam heater was made and tested, and toward the end of the year electronics was studied. Chemistry classes begin with experiments in making hydrogen and oxygen. Throughout the year they balanced equations, studied molecular compounds, and worked with acids and bases. Upper left: Physics students work on an experiment involving heat loss. Upper right: Mr. Loren Gill taught chemistry, physics and biology. Lower right: Seniors in chemistry with Mr. Gill balance equations. 22 Two New English Teachers Two new English teachers were added to the teaching staff at L.H.S. They were Miss Pat Rahrick and Miss Dar- lene Everding. Miss Rahrick taught Junior and Senior English, and was Senior class advisor. Miss Everding taught art and directed the all-school play along with her Fresh- man and Sophomore English classes. Freshmen and Sophomores both studied grammar. The Freshmen read ROMEO AND JULIET and SILAS MAR- NER. Sophomores read JULIUS CAESAR and GREAT EXPECTATIONS. Three sophomore boys put on a Punch and Judy puppet show for extra credit. HAMLET and SKIN OF OUR TEETH were read by the Juniors. They also read numerous short stories. Seniors read MACBETH, GULLIVERS TRAVELS, EVERYMAN, and AS YOU LIKE IT. Both classes took grammar tests at their own speed throughout the year. Vocabularies were built through Word Pack workbooks. Term papers were written by both classes the fourth nine weeks. The sub- jects of the papers varied since each student picked his or her own topic. Upper left: Seniors take nine weeks English test. Lower left: Miss Pat Rahrick taught junior and senior English and acted as Senior Class advisor. Upper right: Dan Schooley and Jerome Hoffman presented Punch and Judy puppet shows to the grade students for extra credit. 23 Besides teaching American History and United States Government, Mr. Gordan Hanks acted as assist- ant coach for football and girls track coach. History students started studying about the Civil War and reconstruction. Other topics covered were third parties, corruption in former presidential admin- istration, and the frontier and how it was settled. Various reports were given on the subjects of Thomas Nast, cowboys, railroads. Standard Oil, and Washing- ton D.C. Worksheets were done with each chapter. A constitution was written by the Seniors in their study of our national constitution. A mock trial was also a set up. Seniors took a trip to Pierre in which they visited the capital. During the year worksheets were done, debates held, along with discussion of the resignation of Richard Nixon, the economy, and the end of the Viet Nam War. Upper left: Acting as High school social science teacher was Mr. Gordon Hanks. Upper right: History students finish up worksheets. Lower right: Rob Sperle and Terry Taylor relax on the capital steps during the senior trip to Pierre. 24 5 Shop Classes Taught Teaching five shop classes and acting as advisor for the paper and annual were the duties of Mr. John Daly. This year was Mr. Daly's third year as a teacher at L.H.S. Shop I and II was taken by boys in grades seven, eight, and sophomores. The first semester was concerned with drafting. The second semester they each designed and constructed small wood- working projects. Juniors taking Shop III learned basic welding procedures for gas and worked with welders in the classroom and welding rooms. Second semes- ter involved in a study of small gas engines. The last few weeks consisted of building and flying small rockets. Seniors in Shop IV were on their own, keeping busy with whatever they wanted. Projects ranged from motor overhauls, to the building of furni- ture and designing and building a Model A car. Seniors Cook Foreign Foods Mrs. Margret Logan taught Home Ec. and acted as advisor for F.H.A. and the Sophomore class. Mrs. Logan taught students from grades seven to twelve. Both seventh and eighth grades studied along the same line. The parts of the sewing machine were learned and the basics of cooking and nutrition were started. Sophomores discussed family living, dating, and groom- ing. In sewing each person made a project according to her own ability. In the kitchen lab they learned how to prepare guest meals, pastry, and pie. Home Ec. Ill learned food preservation, nutrition, and meats in identifications. For home crafts they worked on crewel embroidery. A dream house was planned by each and they studied child care through the nursery school. Foreign foods were prepared by the Seniors in Home Ec IV. For Home Furnishings they worked on making quilts, crocheting afghans and furniture refinishing. Mar- riage and the family was also studied. Lower left: Georgiann Lapka works on a sewing project. Upper right: Mrs. Logan taught all home ec. classes and was Sophomore class advisor. Lower right: Eighth grade girls work on questions in their homemaking books. 26 Hepperles' Head Business The business department of L.H.S. was headed by Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hepperle. Personal finance, bookkeeping, and busi- ness math were taught by Gary Hepperle. Doris Hepperle taught Typing I and II, Shorthand I and II, and office practice. Office practice included class application of business funda- mentals, business machines, and working at a place of business for the last nine week period. Upper left: Freshman typing students work on improving their typing skills. Lower right: Bonnie Schmidt, an office practice student, works with the adding machines. Upper right: Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hepperle headed the business department. 27 Art Students Learn Perspective Miss Darlene Everding taught art and crafts classes. She also instructed the Freshmen and Sophomores in English and directed the all-school play. Four students took art class this year. Seven were in crafts and many times the classes worked together. Projects included Dip and Drape dolls, string art, and gods' eyes. Art students also learn- ed how to draw in perspective, draw dot pictures, experiment in line drawing, and they wrote a term paper for a final project. Above: Jack Rorbach works on decorating plastic eggs with quilling paper. Upper right: Miss Darlene Everding was Freshman and Sophomore English teacher along with her arts and crafts classes. Lower left: Marsha Lechner and Susan Yost begin painting on Dip and Drape dolls. 28 Zetterlund Heads Board tinn'r an 5etterland led this Vears' board of educa tion Together with the administration, they hired teachers, set vacation dates, made school schedules and directed school policy. The administration played an important part in cnangmg Homecoming activities. Mr. Marvin Maule high school principal, helped the student council ' I- he Homecoming dance to the Legion Hall and made it public. The board approved this action. Borchardt. Seated: Donald Zetr.rl, B.iJ50 ..®Ck- DfJmer H ,ul- Pat,or Augt during Homecoming. Upper right Mylo Hoff ian ruT ''9htS the bonfire Maule acted as the «aH Clark SchemP- Marvin Our Helpers Middle left: Mr. Duane Daniel acted as counselor and assisted Seniors in applying for scholarships. Lower left: Mrs. Imogene Greeno, assistant librarian, and Miss Jane Geidt head librarian, organized the library. Upper right:Mary Schaffer, business manager, was in charge of all school correspondence. Middle right: John Bendewald and Floyd Hammerick kept the school clean, working as janitors. Lower right: Mrs. Josie Potratz, Mrs. Olga Bender, Mrs. Dela Hoffman, Mrs. Delores Baine, and Mrs. Lorna Ketterling prepared lunch for the students and faculty. 30 First Row: (left to right) Deb Blumhardt, Dianne Rath, Geraldine Geffre, Kathy Geffre, Brenda Wolff, Robin Rau, Mardell Gisi, Mrs. Hepperle. Second Row: Shirley Kallas, LaDonna Kallas, Marie Steiger, Janell Ketterling, Diane Schooley, Susan Kulm, Marcia Mack, Mary Lu Sandquist, Donna Fuehrer, JoAnn Rogers, Wanita Hoffman. Back Row: Joyce Ketterling, Melody Meyer, Donna Morseth, Charlene Geffre, Sheila Daniel, Janis Schaffner, Theresa Geffre, Susan Geffre, Nancy Zelmer, Bernadette Kallas, Rhonda Schnaidt. Rath Heads FBLA The Future Business Leaders of America met each month in the business room. Thirty members were enrolled in the club with Mrs. Doris Hepperle, advisor. The meetings were called to order by Dianne Rath, president. FBLA sponsored several fund raising activities during the school year. In the fall, the FBLA members challenged the other LHS girls to a powder puff football game. Later in the year, the club sponsored two girls' basketball games. They also held a raffle on a portable television at the second basketball game. The group used their funds to attend the FBLA State Convention in Aberdeen, April 18 19, and to hold a business- men's luncheon. 31 Above: Brenda Wolff pours coffee at the FBLA open house. Front Row: Julie Steiger, Lori Logan, Julie Potratz, Lynn Nesby, Diane Schooley, Sheila Daniel, Dave Hoffman, LaDonna Kallas, Wanita Hoff- man, Molly Greeno, JoAnn Rogers, Sandra Hoffman, Sylvia Hoffman. Sitting: Carolyn Sieh, photographer, Susan Yost, assistant editor, Patti Kulm, editor. Back Row: Bobbie Lapka, Marsha Hoffman, Theresa Geffre, Kathy Neuharth, Dwight Neuharth, Marcia Mack, Debbie Schmidt, Scott Schumacher, Wayde Blumhardt. New Nameplate For Paper The Pirate Chatter saw many new changes this year in the eight issues published by Patti Kulm, editor, and Susan Yost, assistant editor. A larger size of paper and a new mast head were two of the structural changes. Each month's issue was highlighted by feature stories, sym- posiums, and an editorial by the editor. John Daly was staff advisor. Carolyn Sieh and Terrance Ketterling were photogra- phers. Patti Kulm, editor, and Susan Yost, assistant editor, make final correc- tions on the February edition of the Pirate Chatter. 32 FHAers Grow A Little Grow a little was the FHA theme for the year. The program of work consisted of monthly concerns for organi- zation, chapter growth, rehabilitation, careers, personal improvement, and the elderly. In addition to the regular schedule, the club aided a Korean orphan through the Christian Children's Fund. She was supported by proceeds from a pancake and sausage supper, a Sadie Hawkins Dance, napkin sales, candy sales, and sock hops. For the first time FHA activities were incorporated with classroom activities. Projects were planned at the monthly meetings and during class periods. FHA officers and delagates attended the State FHA Convention to gain ideas for projects and knowledge of new ways for attain- ing goals. Carolyn Sieh also attended the National FHA Convention in Washington, D.C. Christmas caroling for the elderly, the annual Spring Style Show, and Vocational Education Week in February were among the highlights of the year. Vocational Educa- tion Week began with the monthly business meeting, a pizza party, and a locker decorating contest. Bruce Schu- macher sang at the Grandmother, Mother, Daughter Tea on Tuesday. It was also Badge Day. Wednesday was Mr. Irresistible Day. A lyceum program was sponsored by the club on Thursday. An open house of Vocational Educa- tion Departments on Friday concluded the week. Upper left: Preparing for Christmas caroling, Sandra Hoffman, Wanda Morrison, and Jenny Hoffman make favors to take to sen- ior citizens' homes. First Row: (left to right) Lori Logan, Wanda Morrison, Donna Rath, Cheryl Pudwill, Dianne Rath, Carolyn Sieh, Sandra Hoffman, Cindy Guth- miller, Mrs. Margaret Logan. Second Row: Monica Rott, Kathy Geffre, Brenda Wolff, Marsha Lechner, Georgiann Lapka, Jennifer Rau, Sally Greeno, Pam Weiszhaar, Colette Hoffman, Jackie Mack. Third Row: Susan Bender. Joann Rogers. Joyce Feickert, Denise Hoffman. Lynn Nesby. Carroll Jahner, Carla Borchardt, Patty Geffre, Lynne Schemp, Patty Kappes, Connie Heider. Fourth Row: LaDonna Kallas, Susie Geffre, Donna Morseth, Bernadette Kallas, Kristi Fischer, Julie Serfoss, Lisa Erdmann, Marilyn Weisser, Jerrillyn Hevd, Melody Weisser. Fifth Row: Brenda Schumacher, Linda Mack, Jenny Hoffman, Dianne Schooley, Nancy Zelmer, Mardell Gisi, Sheila Daniel, Kristi Schnaidt, Julie Steiger, Judy Schock, Brenda Hoffman. 33 Standing: Molly Greeno, Sylvia Hoffman, Shirley Kallas, editor, Carolyn Sieh, photographer, Patty Schemp, editor, John Swanson, Wanita Hoff- man, Lori Logan. Seated: Sheila Daniel, Susan Kulm, Marsha Mack, Dwight Neuharth, Pam Smalley, LaDonna Kallas, Donna Rath, Kathy Neu- harth, Lynn Nesby, Brenda Schumacher. The Way We Were 'The Way We Were was the theme of the 1975 Buc- caneer. Shirley Kallas and Patty Schemp, editors assisted by Kathy Neuharth and Lori Logan, Junior editors head- ed the staff. The staff consisted of 20 members, meeting during the eighth period each day. This separate period set aside for the staff to work, prompted many new mem- bers. Carolyn Sieh was photographer. Later on in the year, Terrance Ketterling and Earl Weisenburger joined the staff to help with photography. The staff was advised by John Daly. Brenda Schumacher and Marcia Mack paste pictures on layouts before the first deadline. 34 Kulm Leads Council An active student council with Patti Kulm as president changed Homecoming events. The council worked togeth- er to decorate the halls of the school and the float which carried the king, queen, and attendants. They changed the usual habits of coronation and the bonfire. During the Christmas season the council put up Christ- mas decorations to create a festive atmosphere. At the end of the year members supplied pop for class picnics. At the Homecoming sock hop, Patti Kulm and Principal, Marvin Maule, discuss the plans for Pirates Day, the coronation, parade, and various other Homecoming activities. 35 Left to right: Dianne Rath, Susan Bender, Martin Geffre, Charlene Geffre, Toby Rath, Sandra Hoffman, Glenn Hoffman, Carolyn Sieh, Ronnie Kappes, Pete Weisser. Seated in the middle: Patti Kulm, President. A new member to the annual staff was Terrance Ketter- ling, who acted as photographer for a better part of the year. With his camera Terrance captured a whole year on film. His pictures were the subject of many discussions and this page is dedicated to him for his interest and hard work. Upper left: The two heads in this picture were a result of sandwiching negatives. Lower left: A tree is given a different effect through revers- ing a negative. Upper right: Vignetting is used to produce this everyday shot of Mr. Guffey. Middle right: Your attention is drawn to the center of the basketball by the use of a texture screen. Lower right: Using a longer exposure and the subject rotating its head, creates a headless figure. 36 The Way We Were... In Sports The challenges here are many. Yet, the rewards are few. Each of us saw the other's mistake and had we been asked, we certainly would have told them how it should have been done. But, no one ever asked. Because they knew as we knew that none of us really knew or understood at all. Still we diligently practiced and gave of our best. For that one moment of triumph we strove, and when it was reached we shared the honor equally. Strangely enough, though, those moments of anxiety and those tearful glories have passed. All that remains now, are the forgotten scores and healed over scars of The Way We Were. First Row: (left to right) Toby Rath, Dwight Neuharth, Pete Weisser, David Hoffman, Lloyd Breitag, Scott Schumacher, Bruce Schumacher, Bruce Geffre, Greg Brandner; Second Row: Jerry Jasmer, Warren Job, Curtis Kolb, Douglas Kindlespire, Wayne Mack, John Swanson, Mick Skott, Don Thorpe, Mike Maule; Third Row: Terry Bonnet, Earl Weisenburger, Ron Kappes, Gailen Hauck, Kent Weiszhaar, Larry Kallas, Wayde Blumhardt, Tony Kusler, Brian Nesby; Fourth Row: Scott Schwartzbauer, Doug Merkel, Tom Kappes, Tim Job, Tony Haux, John Fischer, Dan Schooley, Ron Duvall, Karley Hoffman, Charles Valentine. Fifth Row: Student Manager, Martin Geffre, Coach Hanks, and Coach Bolton. New Coach for Leola The Leola Pirate football squad finished the 1974 sea- son with a strong 6-3 record, as nine seniors played their last football game for Leola High School. Coaching the team this year was Mr. Scott Bolton who was in his first year at Leola. Also new this year to L.H.S. was assistant coach, Mr. Gordon Hanks. The Pirates were 3-3 in Northern Conference action as they lost to Eureka, Northwestern, and Ipswich early in the season. The tough Leola team then turned right around and beat the same three opponents in the second half of the season. A big highlight of the season was an impressive, 56-22 Homecoming victory over Eureka on October 18. In non-conference action the blue and white Pirates won all three of their games. In the beginning of the sea- son they beat Ellendale, North Dakota, 20-0, and Britton, 12-0. The last game of the season on October 24, saw Leola win 28-8 over the Aberdeen Jrs. The hard-hitting Pirates scored a total of 168 points in their nine games this year, while holding their opponents to 108 points. Of their six victories, the strong Leola team won four games by shutouts. 38 WE THEY Ellendale 20 0 Britten 12 0 Eureka 12 56 Northwestern 6 14 Ipswich 6 8 Northwestern 20 0 Ipswich 8 0 Eureka A 56 22 Aberdeen Jrs. 28 pt’Z 8 Opposite page, lower right: Danny Schooley returns a punt for the Pirates: This page, upper right: Pete Weisser struggles for extra yards: lower left. Pirates scramble to recover a fumble: above, the line blocks for quarterback Wayde Blumhardt. 39 Pirates Have Strong Record This page: upper left. Pete Weisser, Lloyd Breitag, and Dave Hoffman represented Leola as Tri-captains and as members of the all-conference team. Upper left, the Pirates come onto the field ready for a game. Middle right. Senior members of the football team are honored at the bonfire during Homecoming. Lower left, John Swanson gains big yardage for Leola. Lower right. Coach Bolton gives a pep talk to fans. 40 Pirates In Finals The Leola Pirates completed another winning season this year in basketball under the direction of Coach Gary Hepperle. The Pirates opened the season at home with a loss to Groton. The next two games saw Leola defeat Roscoe and Mobridge, each by five points. In their first conference game, the pirates lost a close one to Northwestern by two points, but they came back to defeat the Aberdeen Jrs. and Bowdle, In the Northern Conference Tournament, which was held in Ipswich, the pirates lost in first round to North- western, and beat Ipswich to place third. In January, Leola lost to Ellendale, and beat Ipswich. The Pirates fell short by eight points to the Eureka team, and also lost to Cresbard. The next two games saw Leola down Selby by five, before losing to Ashley. The pirates then beat Herreid and lost to Britton by eleven points. Leola handed defeats to Bristol and Hecla before losing to the Aberdeen Jrs. The Pirates won their last regular sea- son game by two points to Langford. Mike Maule goes high to escape a determined defender. 41 Standing (left to right): David Lapka, David Hoffman, John Swanson, Lloyd Breitag, Bob Serfoss, Mike Maule. Wayne Mack. Wayde Blumhardt. Scott Schumacher, Wade Lechner, Earl Weisenburger, Dan Schooley. Kneeling: Dwight Neuharth. This page: upper left, Dave Hoffman gets the shot off. Upper right, Lloyd Breitag moves in for a basket. Lower left, Earl Weisenburger gets high off the floor for a shot. Lower right. Pirates break for the basket as John Swanson shoots. Opposite page: Upper left. Wayde Blumhardt goes over his opponent for a basket. Upper right, Coach Hepperle gives advice during a time out. 42 WE THEY Pirates Finish Strong Groton 51 58 Roscoe 48 43 Mobridge 41 36 Northwestern 56 58 Aberdeen Jrs. 37 35 Bowdle 72 68 Northwestern 54 67 Ipswich 69 66 Ellendale 35 54 Ipswich 71 • 63 Eureka 49 57 Cresbard 62 70 Selby MrT 63 58 Ashley 62 V 73 Herreid 60 53 Britton 43 52 Bristol 80 73 Hecla 57 52 Aberdeen Jrs. 45 51 Langford 62 60 Roscoe 57 56 Eureka 48 46 Frederick 36 37 In District Five competition, Leola met a much improved Ros- coe team, winning by one point. Against Eureka in the second game, the Pirates played one of their best games of the season to come out on top by two points. In the championship game, the Pirates fought hard, but could not overcome the powerful Frede- rick team, that beat Leola by one point. 43 Front Row, left to right: Martin Geffre, Charles Valentine. Tom Geffre, Tony Kusler, Gary Jakober, Don Guthmiller. Back Row: Tony Haux, Kent Weiszhaar, Ron Kappes, Don Thorpe, Gailen Hauck, Dean Rogers, Brian Nesby, Doug Lapka, Jerome Hoffman. Tourney Held The Pirate wrestlers finished this year's season with a 5 • 4 dual match record. The squad was led by Coach Scott Bolton and assistant Coach Gordon Hanks. Much of Leola's strength came from the heavier weight classes where the Pirates were more experienced. In the first match of the season Leola lost to Hoven, but the Pirates came back to beat Selby in their second match. In conference action, Leola lost to Northwestern and Edgely before beating LaMoure. Continuing their winning streak, Leola drowned Ips- wich, Eureka, and Ashley, before falling to Britton in their final dual match of the season. The Pirates participated in a number of tourna- ments this season. In the Leola Invitational, Leola took first place honors. The Pirates placed second in the Northern Conference Tournament and scored 32 team points in the District Tournament. Participating in the Regional Tournament for the Pirates were War- ren Job, Pete Weisser, Toby Rath, and Leo Kindelspire. Weisser, Rath and Kindelspire also advanced to the State B Wrestling Tournament held in Huron. First Row: (left to right) Dale Hoffman, Philip Feickert. Warren Job, Gerry West, Dan Yost, Tim Job. Second Row: Greg Brandner, Toby Rath, Pete Weisser, Leo Kindelspire, Dave Yost, Eric Rath, John Valentine. Third Row: Steve Kappes, Gabriel Kallas, Tim Rath, Rick Haux, John Gef fre, Vince Brandner, Mike Kallas. Opposite Page: upper right, Toby Rath studies opponent, lower left, Working for the Pirates is Pete Weisser. lower right, Gerry West fights off pin. This page: lower left, Pete Weisser puts on pressure for a pin. 45 Rath, Weisser, Kindelspire Go To State 46 Upper left: Leo Kindelspire goes for a pin. Upper right: Tim Job fights for a takedown. Lower left: Pete Weisser overpowers opponent. Lower right: Trying for a turnover is Pirate, Toby Rath. Good Participation In Track The 1975 Pirate track team included six boys who were coached by Gary Hepperle. The season got off to a very late start because of a late snowstorm and heavy spring rains. The Leola track team did, however, participate in several area meets and made some strong showings. Wayde Blumhardt and Mike Maule both placed at the region track meet and participated in the State Meet at Huron. At the Northern Conference Track Meet in Faulkton, Maule placed first in the shot-put and discus and fifth in the triple jump. Also at the Conference Meet, Blumhardt placed second in the high and low hurdles and fifth in the 440 yard dash. Left: Scott Schumacher warms up before practice. 47 Left to right: Teiry Jundt, Scott Schumacher, Wayde Blumhardt, Mike Maule, John Skiibred, Ronnie Kappes. Upper left: Marcia Mack gets her time down in hurdles. Upper right: Ron Kappes runs the mile for the Pirates. Lower left: Mike Maule gets high in the air in the long jump event. Lower right: Throwing the shot- put for Leola is Mike Maule. 48 3 Go To State Girls track was again a success in Leola this year. The girls were coached by Gordon Hanks. The main event of the season was the Northern Conference Track Meet where Debbie Blum- hardt placed third in the 110 yard hurdles, Janis Schaffner placed fifth in the 100 yard dash, Marilyn Weisser placed fourth in the 440 yard dash, Cindy Guthmiller placed second in the 880 yard run, and Marcia Mack placed fourth in the high jump. Several of the Pirates' relay teams also helped the team. Marcia Mack also placed in the high jump at the region track meet which made her eligible to attend the State Meet. Upper left: Senior, Cindy Guthmiller takes her part in the relay teams. Lower left: Janis Schaffner and Susan Kulm take part in the 100 yard dash for the Pirates. First Row: (left to riqht) Mr. Gordon Hanks, Susan Bender, Lori Buechler, Melody Meyer, LaDonna Kallas, Wanita Hoffman. Debbie Blumhardt. Cindy Guthmiller, Peggy Hoffman, Donna Rath, Marsha Hoffman. Second Row: Charlene Geffre, Linda Mack, Lorraine Geffre, Amy Heagley, Susie Geffre, Diane Schooley. Rhonda Schnaidt, Lori Erdmann, Patti Morrison, Marie Steiger. Carolyn Sieh. Third Row: Brenda Schumacher,' Bobbie Lapka, Susan Kulm, Theresa Geffre. Janis Schaffner, Marcia Mack. Bernadette Kallas, Cindy Jundt. Debbie Geffre, Sheila Daniel. 49 A Cheerleaders (left to right) Brenda Schumacher, Lori Gill, Molly Greeno, Deb Blumhardt, Marsha Hoffman, Bobbie Lapka, Marsha Lechner, Peg Hoffman. Homecoming Promoted An annual event for the cheerleaders was traveling to NSC for a cheerleading clinic to learn new cheers and present them to the student body at pep rallies. The spirit of the student body was boosted by the cheerleaders sponsoring Homecoming week and by presenting a 50's cheerleading skit at one of the pep rallies. They raised money for their uniforms by putting on sock hops at various times during the year. 50 B Cheerleaders: (left to right) Lori Erdmann, Susan Kulm, Theresa Geffre. The Way We Were... In Pictures Scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind, smiles we gave to one another for the way we were. I thing I'll always remember how funny you used to look on Thursdays. Like, you were really glad the week was over but, you didn't want everyone to see how terribly excited you were about tomorrow being Friday. I guess, too, I'll always laugh at how upset you got over tests. Or that sly wink and funny, Good morning that told me you were in a mischievous mood, so look out school. Didn't we do some pretty venturous and unbelievable things? How I wish some of those moments had been captured; but they weren't, except in my mind. So if I have a far away look in my eyes and a reminiscent smile on my lips; you can bet I'm remembering The Way We Were. Last Year Begins A new school year began with a new President. Gerald Ford took the place of resigning Richard Nixon. Since many seniors were turning 18, they started to realize the importance of voting. Football season began the year with twelve senior boys participating and three receiving places in the All-Confer- ence team. The highlight of the season was beating Eureka 56-22. The Home- coming king and queen were crowned, Pete Weisser and Dianne Rath. Upper right: A highlight for the Senior girls was the crowning of the 1975 Snow Queen and runners-up. They are from left to right: Charlotte Hoffman, first runner-up: Sylvia Hoffman, Snow Queen; and Donna Fuehrer, second runner-up. Opposite page, lower left: Jim Zandstra and Bruce Geffre relax during senior day in Pierre. Lower right: Seniors in chemistry class do an experiment. Deb Blumhardt Greg Brandner 52 Lloyd Breitag Peter Feickert Donna Fuehrer Bruce Geffre Deb Geffre Geraldine Geffre Debra Glaseman Diane Glaseman Sandra Hoffman Elected D.A.R In September seniors participated in College Night held at Aberdeen Central. Colleges throughout the state gave lectures on their colleges and helped the seniors choose which they wanted to attend. A class trip was taken to the capital in Pierre. Tours were given through the capital and a museum. The remainder of the day was free. Sandra Hoffman was elected D.A.R. and won title of Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow. She received the D.A.R. through an election by the faculty. The Betty Crocker award was obtained through a written examination. 54 Charlotte Hoffman David Hoffman Sandra Hoffman Shirley Kallas Sandra Kappes Terrance Ketterling 55 Class Under the Influence Of Sometimes, when in a whirlwind of thoughts, I look back and remember when I was young, outside screamin' and yellin' like all the other little kids. Always looking up to the high schoolers, drivin' around playing their radios loud, with the windows rolled down, and their hair flyin' free. With nothing to tie me down. Sometimes, I wish I was young and free again. Sometimes, while staring off into space, laughter of my L.H.S. days echos in my mind, until my brain is so full of happy flash- backs. Sometimes, when tears come, it's because of the remembrance of flustrated or depressing moments. Sometimes, when I look out the window pane, I see myself on graduation day. Now, I realize what they mean by pain. Sometimes, I relive those four years, and wonder if I really appreciated them. Sometimes, I can see myself wanting to strangle a teacher, scream in the library, argue with a friend, when a bad day happens along. Sometimes, I can picture the halls at school. and in my mind they seem so empty and lifeless now. Realizing that I may never have the opportunity to have someone yell in my ear, push and shove me, or a locker door flying open in my face, during the first and second bell. Sometimes, I think of how I wished I had the authority, to fix the weird smells in the lunch room, keep the 7th and 8th graders out of the high school section, and man, could I have made a student lounge! Always, I think of how much I'm going to miss you, Leola High School. -Pam Smalley This page, Lower left: Seniors take a break after the crowning of the Homecoming roy- alty. Opposite page. Lower right: Rob Sperle and Terry Taylor sit on the capitol steps. Lower left: Sandra Hoffman was chosen O.A.R.and awarded Betty Crocker Home- maker of Tomorrow. Mike Lapka Wade Lechner 56 Dwight Neuharth JoAnn Rogers Mary Lu Sandquist Patty Schemp Bonnie Schmidt Bruce Schumacher Boy and Girl Staters Honored Sylvia Hoffman, Dianne Rath, Sandra Hoffman, Dave Hoffman, Scott Schu- macher, and Dwight Neuharth were se- lected by the faculty to represent Leola at Girl and Boy State. This activity is sponsored by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. Girl State was held in Mitchell and Aberdeen was the site of Boy State. During the sessions students from the state learn the functions of our government. They campaigned and elect- ed officers to preside over the meetings. In addition to this, they also learned their responsibility and importance of taking part in government. Top: (left to right) Dave Hoffman, Scott Schumacher, Dwight Neuharth. Bottom: Dianne Rath, Sylvia Hoffman, Sandra Hoff- man. Opposite page, middle: Seniors are congratulated in the receiving line. Lower left: Senior Class officers are from left to right: David Hoffman, president; Mary Lu Sandquist. secretary; and Geraldine Geffre, vice-president. Lower right: Dwight Neu- harth and Scott Schumacher relax in the darkroom. 59 60 Twelve year club is from left to right: Deb Blumhardt, Kathy Geffre, Dianne Rath, Pete Weisser, Greg Brandner, Monica Rott, Deb Glaesman, Dwight Neuharth, Terrance Ketterling. Back row: Patti Kulm, Bob Serfoss, Rob Sperle, Diane Glaesman, and Robin Rau. 50 Seniors Graduate Cheryl Treftz Terry Taylor The highlight of the 1975 school year took place as fifty seniors received their diplomas. Highest honors were shared by Dianne Rath and Dwight Neuharth. David Hoffman, Cindy Guthmiller, San- dra Hoffman, and Patti Kulm received high honors. The diplomas were distrib- uted by Clarence Rath, member of the Board of Education. Mr. Virgil Bell delivered the commencement address. An old time dance held at Long Lake brought the evening to a close. 61 Brenda Wolff Tim Wolf Peter Weisser Our greatest glory consists not in never falling... but in rising each time we fall. Right: The Senior Class of '75 poses for their last picture together. 62 Ronnie Ehresman Susan Geffre Lori Gill Martin Head Jerrillyn Heyd Glen Hoffman Dale Hoffman Marsha Hoffman Peggy Hoffman Jerry Jasmer Warren Job Marcie Jundt cu Juniors: Experiencing... Learning- Growing Terry Jundt Bernadette Kallas LaDonna Kallas Class officers: Vice President, Lori Gill; President, Kathy Neuharth; Secretary-Treasurer, Marsha Hoff- man led the class in moneymaking projects and prom planning. 63 David Lapka Marsha Lechner Lori Logan Wayne Mack Mike Maule Douglas Merkel Jamie Merkel Melody Meyer Donna Morseth Lynn Nesby Kathy Neuharth Cheryl Pudwill Donna Rath Debbie Schmidt Peggy Shaffer This page, above: Peggy Hoffman, Lori Gill, Jerry Jasmer, Marsha Hoffman, Kathy Neuharth, John Skilbred, Mike Maule, Joyce Ketterling, and John Swanson prepare for their performance at the prom. Right: Jerrillyn Heyd, Glen Hoffman, Joyce Ketterling, Marcie Jundt, Melody Meyer, and David Lapka demonstrate the Junior's enthusiastic attitude toward American History. 64 John Skilbred Carolyn Sieh Cynthia Skott Mickey Skott Pamela Smalley John Swanson Wesley Tschappat John Valentine Marilyn Weisser Wade Weiszhaar Susan Yost Nancy Zelmer Juniors Change Prom In keeping with tradition, the '75 juniors spent most of the year involved in projects to make money. These included candy sales after school on Fridays, concession stands at football and bas- ketball games, and a chili supper. They helped the juniors learn the value of cooperation and also the result of the lack of it. One of the high points of the juniors' year way ordering class rings. Due to higher gold prices, many ordered sterling silver rings to save money. The rings had a Spirit of 76 emblem on one side commemorating the bicentennial year. Prom plans occupied most of the juniors' year. Innovations were made in the dance and banquet. After much discussion, it was decided to have the banquet catered by the cooks and the dance at the Leola Legion Hall. This page: Kurtis Kolb, Donna Rath and LaDonna Kallas move the popcorn machine in preparation for a basket ball game. 65 Ina Albrecht Susan Bender Wayde Blumhardt Terry Bonnet Sheila Daniel Charlene Geffre Deb Geffre John Geffre Rick Geffre Thereasa Geffre Jason Gill Mardell Gisi Jackie Goeshel Don Guthmiller Gailen Hauck 66 Tony Haux Brenda Hoffman Jerome Hoffman Cindy Jundt Gabriel Kallas Larry Kallas Ron Kappes Tom Kappes Susan Kulm Bobbie Lapka Gary Mack Marcia Mack Bake Sale Held Julie Potratz Eric Rath Cindy Rueb Janis Schaffner Sophomores began the year's activi- ties by sponoring a teen dance in November; featuring Flight. The dance was to help fund the Sweetheart Ball, which was to be put on later in the year. Other fund raising projects were a sock hop, a raffle of two Valentine's Day cakes, and a bake sale. Opposite page top: Sophomores took second place in float competition with the float. A Pirate victory would be M'm M'm Good. This page above: Susan Kulm gets a pie in the face from Bobbie Lapka in the sopho- more homecoming class skit. Across: Sopho- more class officers are (from left to right) Jason Gill, Bobbie Lapka, and Dan Schooley. 67 Dance Planned Sophomores took second place in the float competition with the theme, A Pirate Victory Would Be M'm M'm Good. March 1 was the date set for the Sweetheart Ball. The theme chosen was Walking Hand In Hand. After months of planning and prep- aration, the night arrived. Rubber- band provided the music for the evening in a park atmosphere. Soph, girls form part of the cheering section at a home football game. Kristi Schnaidt Oean Schock Judy Schock Dan Schooley Brenda Schumacher Lyle Schumack Scott Schwartzenbauer Joy Shafer Julie Steiger Don Thorpe Earl Weisenburger Tammy Weisser Kent Weizhaar Gerry West Jeff Wolf Dan Yost 68 Jim Buechler Lori Buechler Ronnie Duvall Laura Erdmann Freshmen Sell Candy Philip Feickert John Fischer Donnie Fuehrer Glen Geffre Lorraine Geffre Martin Geffre Tom Geffre Rick Haux Forty-six members of the Freshman Class began their first year in high school at L.H.S. A disappointment to some and relief to others, fresh- man initiation was not held. In order to make money for fu- ture high school years, freshmen sold candy after school. Amy Heagley Wayne Heyd Angie Hoffman Dawn Hoffman Below: Freshmen take a break during English class. Fred Hoffman Jenny Hoffman Karley Hoffman 69 Gary Jakober Tim Job Mike Kallas Wendall Kallas Rodney Kappes Janell Ketterling Tammy Kolb Tom Kolb Tony Kusler Doug Lapka Rhonda Layton V Linda Mack Carla Merkel Patty Morrison Wanda Morrison Brian Nesby Diane Schooley and Linda Mack work on home ec. projects. 70 ssrfir Class Float Built Dean Rogers Another responsibility of the class was to make a float for Homecoming. The theme of the float was This is the Pirates' Finest Hour. Freshmen came in third in the float competition. The class elected officers to lead them through the year. They were Jenny Hoffman, president; Philip Feickert, vice president; and Diane Schooley, secretary treasurer. Virginia Rohrbach Miles Sandquist Rhonda Schnaidt Dianne Schooley Marie Steiger Charlie Valentine Melody Weisser 71 Freshman officers were Diane Schooley, Jenny Hoffman, and Philip Feickert First Row: (left to right) Colette Hoffman, Debbie Goebel, Pam Weiszhaar, Georgiann Lapka, Alfred Zantow, Keith Krocke, Todd Uohl, Joallen Heyd, Kurt Scott, Mike Beilke, Scott Kolb. Second Row: Lois Brenneise, Doreen Merkel, Alana Noble, Charlene Yost, Joan Dutenfoffer, Jackie Mack, Jennifer Rau, Sally Greeno, Charlotte Yost. Debbie Bender. Third Row: Debra Mehlhoff, Debra Hauck, Marsha Geffre, Noreen Schaffner. Candice Lechner, Pearl Sperle, Tim Rath, Bill Taylor, Jerome Geffre, Glenn Mack. Fourth Row: Jerry Logan, Norman Potratz, Clark Neuharth, Tony Hoffman, Don Breitag, Dennis Zelmer, Vince Brandner, Melvin Schanzenbach, Jeff Waltman, Mike Adam. Sock Hop Sponsored A sock hop was sponsored by this year's eighth grade class. Mr. Gary Hepperle and Mr. Mylo Hoffman were advisors. Class officers were: Jennifer Rau, President; Pam Weiszhaar, Vice President; and Tim Rath, Secretary-Treasurer. Four classes were required for the eighth grade. In earth sci- ence they studied space and earth itself. American History and American Government were taught in social studies. News reports were discussed. A mock trial was set up, and the de- fendants found innocent. Math was a combined study of frac- tions, decimals, weights and measures, volume and surface area. English touched on both grammar and literature. In lit- erature, Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHT DREAM and EXPLORATIVE were read. In grammar, the fundamentals of English and the parts of speech were learned. Fridays were spent evaluating personalities and trying to improve personali- ties. Mr. Jerry Jasmer instructed seventh and eighth grade math and social studies. 72 First row: left to right. Jody Hoffman, Brian Hoffman, Kevin Smalley, Curtis Duvall, Jeff Merkel, Lance Job, John Guthmiller, Kurtis Sandquist, Connie Heider, Patty Kappes, Patty Geffre, Lynne Schemp, Leslie Meyer, Jane Yost, Joyce Feickert. Second row: Kim Jundt, Miles Blumhardt. Greg Rogers, Glenn Treftz, Karl Lapka, Jeff Schnaidt, Gail Valentine, Carla Borchardt, Beverly Morrison, Kristi Fischer, Julie Serfoss, Julie Gef- fre, Valerie Zandstra, Denise Hoffman. Back row: Jeff Hoffman, Eugene Geffre, James Serfoss, Jeff Kulsea, Ronald Dutenhoffer, Kevin Steckler, Jerome Mack, Kevin Rath, Jeff Kessler, Jolene Zenker, Elizabeth Erdmann, Lori Schnaidt. 45 Begin High School James Serfoss and Jeff Merkel listen to Miss Geidt during English class. Forty-five members of the seventh grade class elected Kevin Heupel as their president, Brian Hoffman, vice president, and Lowell Morrison, secretary-treasurer. The class advisors were Mr. John Daly and Mr. Scott Bolton. Four courses were required to be taken for seventh graders. They were social studies, life science, English, and general math. Home ec. and shop were also offered. In social studies, which was taught by Mr. Jerry Jasmer, South Dakota History was taught during the first semester. A special unit on Indians was set up, with each student giving a report on a different topic. Second semester was spent on early American History. The first part of every class period was spent on current events. Mr. Mylo Hoffman's life science classes studied the human body and its systems. They learned the names of bones and cells. Time was spent on the study of drugs and their effects. Miss Geidt taught English with grammar first semester and literature second semester. Fractions, decimals, and percents were covered by Mr. Jim Goehring in math. Later in the year a little geometry and dif- ferent systems of numbers were studied. 73 Sixth Graders Organize Club The sixth graders of Mrs. Mardian formed a club to promote citizenship and called it Young Pirates Club. At the meeting members learn how to conduct a proper meeting and elected officers. One interesting thing the sixth grade did was rediscover the newspaper. They learned how to read and use the newspaper, wrote editorials and followed recent current events. In addition to their geography, Mrs. Mardian showed pictures of her travels through North Eastern United States, Nova Scotia, and Canada. For extra activities the sixth graders collected Campbell Soup labels for P.T.A. Taking over for Mrs. Mardian in the last semester was Mr. Robert Larson. First Row: (left to right) Colleen Layton, Jackie Heider, Curtis Kracke, Melvin Kallas, Steven Schwartzbauer, Derek Merkel. Second Row: Tim Geffre Mike Waltman, Lori Boyle, Steven Dutenhoffer, Merle Mack, Kevin Kallas, Larry Geffre, Jim Guthmiller. Third Row: Mrs. Mardian, Sally Davis, Susie Zulk, Brenda Waltman, Kathy Brandner, Terri Erdmann, Lori Adam. Kari Schnaidt, Shirley Kessler. Not pictured: Philip Mor- rison. 74 First Row: (left to right) Michael Ketterling, Todd Buechler. David Kallas, Wayne Kessler, Byron Zantow, Ron Geffre. Second Row: Ruth Head. Patricia Schumacher, Kristi Weiszhaar, Debbie Duvall, Sheryl Scherbenske, Sarah Borchardt. Third Row: Susan Krein, Joan Hoffman, Roderick Schnaidt, Brenda Lechner, Scott Salzer, Dale Geffre, Dean Geffre. Fourth Row: Mrs. Rau, Mrs. Turnwall. Patti Schumacher and Brenda Lechner work on poster art while Mrs. Turnwall looks on. P. E. Expanded To make writing more interesting the fifth and sixth graders wrote poems and stories. They illustrated their original works and bound them into booklets. The fifth graders during the year made an Indian village showing the Indians' different types of homes. Another special project was building outside bird houses. They were built to attract birds to the school. This year physical education was special to the fifth and sixth graders because the class was open twice a week. The boys and girls played basketball, kickball, and softball. Both classes were taught by Mr. Bolton. 75 First Row: (left to right) Mark Maroney, Byron Zantow, Mark Rau, Todd Lechner, Jackie Ketterling, Carol Duvall, David Maule. Second Row: Myron Schmidt, Peggy Weisser, Anthony Kallas, Lisa Logan, Debbie Duvall, Freddy Geffre, Lisa Geffre, Rhonda Waltmen. Third Row: Dawn Rath, Sandra Zulk, Mike Guthmiller, Stacey Kappes, Mrs. Pade, David Morrison, Karen Mack, Mark Ketterling, Keenan Steckler. Not pictured: Randy Schnaidt, Allan Kulsea. Art Class Is Add Writing letters to other towns is one of the projects the fifth graders did in Mrs. Pade's class. When one of the students received a reply, they displayed it on their bulletin board. In math they learned to add, subtract, and to reduce fractions. Something different this year for the fifth graders was art class every Friday with Miss Everding. Some of the subjects taught were string art, perspective drawing, posters, and cutting paper letters. The student also enjoyed music with Mr. Oschner twice a week. Many of the fifth graders participated in individual mus- ic lessons and C Band. 76 Myron Schmidt works diligently on his poster art. Fifth graders had art every Friday. Fourth graders prepare to present their play, What Thanks- giving Means. To make studies more interesting the fourth graders varied their work. They baked two loaves of bread as a follow-up to their study of yeast and microorganisms, churned butter and tried to hatch chickens. Later in the year the class made a breakfast to practice what they had learned in nutrition and health. At Thanksgiving time the fourth graders presented a play titled, What Thanksgiving Means. They also prepared food boxes for the local senior citizens. One exciting day for the fourth graders was their Christmas party. The students made ice cream and exchanged presents. Graders Vary Subjects First Row: (left to right) Danny Lechner, Marian Zantow, Danny Geffre, Clark Guthmiller, Theresa Bieber, Barbara Serfoss, Patricia Lapka, Tammy Kindelspire. Second Row: James Kessler. Brian Geffre, Marla Maroney. Steven Henderson, Glen Merkel, Paulette Kallas, Cathy Glaes- man, Lynne Guthmiller. Third Row: Danny Rohrbach, Ricky Beilke, Todd Hoffman, Bruce Mack, Robert Scherbenske, Steve Salzer, Mrs. Kulm. Not pictured: Cheryl Melhoff. Fourth Third Graders Present Thanksgiving Play At Thanksgiving the third graders presented a choral read- ing program with costumes to the first grade rooms. The boys and girls called their program, November Is. Before Christmas each child colored a picture from coloring book entitled Night Before Christmas. They used these colored pictures to decorate the gym for the elementary Christmas operetta. After the program they showed the pic- tures to the first grade rooms as slides while Mrs. Maule read the story to them. Early in Spring the third graders went on a hike and clean- ed up litter around the playground and up town. They did this as a special science project. Third graders participate in art class. First Row: (left to right) Michelle Brandner, Sheila Kallas, Tony Geffre, Trevor Guthmiller, Todd Schanzenbach, Colin Hoffman, Missy Skott, Craig Bieber, Cindy Schmidt. Second Row: Bradley Krein, Dennis Kolb, Leisha Fauth, Vernon Rogers, Robbie Dutenhoffer, Mark Geffre, John Zulk, Robert Mehloff, Danny Erdmann, Tod Schock. Third Row: Mrs. Maule, Mrs. Hoffman. Not pictured: Julie Kulsea. 78 First Row: (left to right) Paula Boyle, Kent Kolb, Robert Waltman, Scott Geffre, Jeralyn Sanborn, Kim Kessler, Todd Kessler, Patrick Lapka. Second Row: Sandra Bieber, Debbie Vilhauer. Charles Weisser, Myron Friez, Gavin Rueb, Victoria Yost, Mary Serfoss, Marilyn Ketterling, Janet Heyd. Third Row: Mrs. Hoffman, Sidney Feickert, Micheal Treftz, Ronald Glaesman, Reed Schnaidt, Joe Erdmann, Randy Schenbenske, Shawna Rott, Miss Danek. Second Graders Take Field Trip The second graders learned in Social Studies about cities and how they grow. The students took a field trip to the local post office and print shop to see them in action. In reading, they furthered their skill by sounding out words by using phonic rules. They also developed their abilities to comprehend and interrupt. In music class the second graders continued to learn how to play simple instruments. They played drums, blocks, cymbols, and a xylophone. Kim Kessler asks advice in spelling from Miss Danek. First Row: (left to right) Steven Binder, Mark Wahl, Jodi Berreth, Maria Guthmiller, Julie Hoffman, Suzanne Bender, Arlette Friez. Second Row: Mark Kallas, Ricky Reis, Joni Duvall, Melissa Maroney, Amy Logan, Alan Geffre, Wanda Mack, Clark Kindelspire. Third Row: Mrs. Haux, Miss Greeno. Not pictured: Margaret Rohrback. First Graders In Operetta The Christmas Operetta filled the early weeks of December with excitement and lots of practicing. The boys performed a gingerbread men and the girls were candy canes. They sang We Are Happy Gingerbread Men and Candy Cane Girls ' Also during the year Mrs. Guffey conducted a group speecf class every other Friday. This helped the students become more aware of how words and letters are formed for proper speaking. Mrs. Guffey made this class interesting by using many different techniques to help the first graders learn their sound formations. Mrs. Guffey helps Clark Kindlespire in a special speech class. First Grade Creates Sandbox For the fall and Thanksgiving seasons, the first graders made an autumn sand table using weeds, leaves, sand, and small pumpkins. They also made miniature corn and hay shocks. In November they added the pilgrims, log cabins, Indians and teepees. A special feature of their room included a library table. On it they had a new series of books for their individualized read- ing programs. Later in the year, they read several of these books to the kindergarten class. First graders participate in the Pirates Day Parade. 1 1 1 _1J First Row: (left to right) Lance Ketterling, Michael Hochhalter, Roxy Schock, Donna Duvall, Mark Hoffman, Michelle Maroney, Tommy Rath, Belinda Rohwedder. Second Row: Revi Schaible, Donald Yost, Lois Borchardt, Michael Kallas, Kalie Rott, Theresa Guthmiller, Launa Fauth, Tim Kessler, Kevin Kolb. Third Row: Mrs. Young Front row: Tim Kessler, Tammy Guthmiller, Faye Lechner, Sonja Schwartzbauer, Melissa Bieber, Kristi Bieber, Russell Schaffner, Gary Hender- son. Back row: Monica Noble, Stacey Sanborn, Melissa Kallas, Beth Blumhardt, Carmen Hoffman, Cynthia Hoffman, Corey Bunke, Heidi Hep- perle. Jay Schaffer, Scot Ellwanger. Standing: Mrs. Glaseman. Missing: Chad Ellwanger. 19 Start School Life Kindergarten started their year with a get-acquainted party sponsored by the Leola PTA. As the session began the Kinder- garteners had three main goals ahead: to adjust to school life, to play, and to work together. Through the year the children learned numeral concepts, the alphabet, and sight differences and likenesses. Music and P.E. were another part of the stu- dents' week. The biggest day for the Kindergarten class was when they received their diplomas at the awards program. Beth Blumhardt and Jay Schaffer put on their coats before going outside for their afternoon recess. 82 B Band; First Row: (left to right) Mr. Oschner, Joyce Feickert, Denice Hoffman, Kristi Fisher, Lynne Schemp, Pam Weiszhaar, Jennifer Rau, Jackie Mack, Sally Greeno, Patty Geffre, Doreen Merkel, Laurie Adam, Mr. Guffey. Second Row: Steve Schwartzbauer, Brenda Waltman, Ar- lene Zumbaum, Mike Waltman, Tim Geffre, Steve Duttenhoffer, Merle Mack, Gail Valentine, Carla Borchart, Suzanne Zulk, Elizabeth Erdmann. Third Row: Mike Beilka, Brian Hoffman, Shirley Kessler, Colleen Layton, Wayne Kessler, Derek Merkel, Kevin Smalley, Collette Hoffman, Kathy Brandner, Kevin Kallas. Fourth Row: MikeAdam, Karie Schnaidt, Candice Lechner, Curtis Kracke. Scott Salzer, Jeff Schnaidt, Larry Geffre, John Guthmiller, Clark Neuharth, Kevin Rath, Kevin Heuple. Stage Band Organized C Band; First Row: (left to right) Mike Ketterling, Mark Rau, Steven Schwartzbauer, Brenda Waltman, Susan Krein, Sandy Zulk, Lisa Geffre, Sally Davis, Laurie Adam, Sara Borchardt. Second Row: Carol Duvall, Jackie Ketterling, Rhonda Waltman, Tim Geffre, Steven Duttenhoffer, Merle Mack, Suzanne Zulk, Patricia Schumacher, Lisa Logan. Third Row: Myron Schmidt. Freddy Geffre, Shirley Kessler, Derek Merkel, Kathy Brandner, Kevin Kallas. Fourth Row: Karie Schnaidt, James Guthmiller, Mark Ketterling, Stacy Kappes, Carol Duvall, Roderick Schnaidt, Mr. Guffey, Mr. Oschner, David Morrison. Seniors Blumhardt, Deb 4,16,17,19, 20.31.49.50.52.60 Brandner, Greg 38,45,52,60 Breitag, Lloyd 4,20,38,40, 41,42,52 Feickert, Peter 52 Fuehrer, Donna 19,20,31,52 Geffre, Bruce 38,52,53 Geffre, Debbie 53 Geffre, Geraldine 4,19,20, 31,53,58 Geffre, Kathy 31,33,53,60 Glaesman, Debbie 53,60 Glaesman, Diane 53,60 Greeno, Molly 16,17,32,34, 50.54 Guthmiller, Cindy 11,33,49, 54 Hauck, Penny 54 Hoffman, Charlotte 16,19,20, 52.54 Hoffman, David 4,11,32,38, 40.41.42.54.59 Hoffman, Sandra 4,8,11,16, 17,18,19,20,32,33,50,54, 56.57.58.59 Hoffman, Sylvia 4,8,12,32, 34.52.55.59 Hoffman, Wanita 31,32,34, 49.55 Jahner, Carroll 55 Kallas, Shirley 8,19,20,31, 34.55 Kappes, Sandra 55 Ketterling, Terrance 16,17,20, 55.60 Kindelspire, Leo 20,45,46,56 Kulm, Patti 4,6,11,17,18, 19.20.32.35.56.60 Lapka, Mike 20,56 Lechner, Wade 41,56 Neuharth, Dwight 11,12,17,18, 19,20,34,35,38,41,57,58,59, 60 Pudwill, DuWayne 57 Rath, Dianne 4,6,11,31,33, 35.52.57.59.60 Rath, Gary 57 Rath, Toby 11,12,17,19,20, 35,38,45,46,57 Rau, Robin 31,57,60 Rogers, JoAnn 18,29,30,31, 32,33,46,56 Rogrbach, Jack 28,58 Rott, Monica 8,19,20,33,58,60 Sandquist, Mary Lu 12,31,58 Schemp, Patty 14,16,17,19, 20.34.59 Schmidt, Bonnie 59 Schumacher, Bruce 12,17,20, 38.59 Schumacher, Scott 4,5,14,17,20, 32,38,41,47,58,59,60 Serfoss, Bob 20,41,60 Sperle, Robert 20,24,56,57, 60 Taylor, Terry 11,24,56,57, 61 Treftz, Cheryl 61 Weisser, Peter 4,6,35,38,39, 40,45,46,52,60,61 Wolf, Tim 61 Wolff, Brenda 31,33,61 Yost, Dave 20,45,62 Zandstra, James 52,62 Juniors Ehresman, Ronnie 63 Geffre, Susie 31,33,49,63 Gill, Lori 8,19,20,50,63, 64 Head, Martin 63 Heyd, Jerrillyn 33,63,64 Hoffman, Dale 17,45,63 Hoffman, Glen 35,63,64 Hoffman, Marsha 17,19,20,32, 49.50.63.64 Hoffman, Peggy 17,19,20,49,50, 63.64 Jasmer, Jerry 38,63,64 Job, Warren 7,38,45,63 Jundt, Marcie 63,64 Jundt, Terry,20,47,63 Kallas, Bernadette 31,33,49, 63 Kallas, LaDonna 17,19,20,31,32, 33,34,49,63,65 Kappes, Steven 45,63 Ketterling, Joyce 17,19,20,31, 63.64 Kindelspire, Douglas 38,63 Kolb, Kurtis 14,38,63,65 Kusler, Debbie 64 Lapka, David 17,41,64 Lechner, Marsha 28,33,50,64 Logan, Lori 17,19,20,32,33, 34.64 Mack, Wayne 38,41,64 Maule, Mike 17,19,20,38,41, 47.48.64 Merkel, Doug 38,64 Merkel, Jamie 64 Meyer, Melody 19,20,31,49,64 Morseth, Donna 31,33,64 Nesby, Lynn 17,19,20,32,33, 34.64 Neuharth, Kathy 6,17,18,19,20, 32.34.63.64 Pudwill, Cheryl 17,19,20,33,63, 64 Rath, Donna 33,34,49,64,65 Schmidt, Deb 32,64 Shafer, Peg 64 Sieh, Carolyn 14,17,19,20, 32.33.34.35.49.65 Skott, Cynthia 65 Skott, Mickey 38,65 Smalley, Pam 5,14,17,19,20,34, 65 Swanson, John 16,17,19,20,34,38, 40.41.42.64.65 Skilbred, John 47,64,65 Tschappat, Wesley 65 Valentine, John 45,65 Weisser, Marilyn 33,65 Weiszhaar, Wade 65 Yost, Susan 19,28,32,65 Zelmer, Nancy 31,33,65 Sophomores Albrecht, Ina 66 Bender, Susan 33,35,49,66 Blumhardt, Wayde 14,17,20,32,38, 39.41.42.47.66 Bonnet, Terry 38,66 Daniel, Sheila 16,19,20,31,32,33, 34.49.66 Geffre, Charlene 16,19,20,31,35, 49.66 Geffre, Debbie 49,66 Geffre, John 45,66 Geffre, Ricky 66 Geffre, Theresa 17,19,20,31,32, 49.50.66 Gill, Jason 66,67 Gisi, Mardell 31,33,66 Goeshel, Jackie 66 Guthmiller, Don 43,66 Hauck, Gailen 38,43,66 Haux, Tony 17,38,43,67 Hoffman, Brenda 19,20,33,67 Hoffman, Jerome 23,43,67 Jundt, Cindy 49,67 Kallas, Gabriel 45,67 Kallas, Larry 38,67 84 Kappes, Ronnie 16,35,38,43,47, 48.67 Kappes, Tommy 16,25,38,67 Kulm, Susan 17,19,20,31,34, 50.67 Lapka, Bobbie 16,19,20,32, 49.50.67 Mack, Gary Mack 67 Mack, Marcia 16,31,32,34,48, 49.67 Potratz, Julie 32,67 Rath, Eric 45,67 Rueb, Cindy 67 Schaffner, Janis 31,49,67 Schnaidt, Kristie 17,19,20, 33.68 Schock, Dean 68 Schock, Judy 19,20,33,68 Schooley, Dan 23,38,39,41, 67 Schumacher, Brenda 16,17,33, 34.49.50.68 Schumack, Lyle 68 Schwartzenbauer, Scott 38,68 Shafer, Joy 16,19,20,68 Steiger, Julie 32,33,68 Thorpe, Don 38,43,68 Weisenburger, Earl 38,41,42, 68 Weisser, Tammy 68 Weiszhaar, Kent 38,43,68 West, Gerry 68 Wolf, Jeff 68 Yost, Dan 45,68 Freshmen Buechler, James 69 Buechler, Lori 19,49,69 Duvall, Ronny 38,69 Erdmann, Lori 49,50,69 Feickert, Philip 45,71,69 Fischer, John 16,38,69 Fuehrer, Don 69 Geffre, Glen 69 Geffre, Lorraine 19,49,69 Geffre, Martin 14,35,38,43,69 Geffre, Tommy 43,69 Haux, Rick 45,69 Heagley, Amy 19,49,69 Heyd, Wayne 69 Hoffman, Angie 69 Hoffman, Dawn 69 Hoffman, Fred 69 Hoffman, Jenny 16,19,33,71 Hoffman, Karley 38,69 Jakober, Gary 43,69 Job, Tim 38,45,69 Kallas, Michael 45,70 Kallas, Wendell 70 Kappes, Rodney 70 Katterling, Janell 16,19,20, 31,70 Kolb, Tammey 19,20,70 Kolb, Tommy 70 Kusler, Tony 38,43,70 Lapka, Doug 43,70 Layton, Rhonda 70 Mack, Linda 19,33,49,70 Merkel, Carla 70 Morrison, Patti 49,70 Morrison, Wanda 19,20,33,70 Nesby, Brian 38,43,70 Potratz, Donna 71 Rath, Glenn 71 Rogers, Dean 43,71 Rohrbach, Virginia 71 Sandquist, Myles 71 Schnaidt, Rhonda 31,49,71 Schooley, Diane 17,19,20, 31,32,33,49,70,71 Steiger, Marie 19,31,49,71 Valentine, Charles 38,43,71 Weisser, Melody 71 Benderwald, John 30 Borchardt, August 39 Daniel, Duwayne 30 Daly, John 25 Everding, Darlene 28 Geidt, Jane 30 Gill, Loren 22 Goehring, James 21 Greeno, Imogene 30 Guffey, Mick 16,17 Hanks, Gordon 24,49 Haux, Delmer 29 Hemmerick, Floyd 30 Hepperle, Doris 27,31 Hepperle, Gary 27,42 Hoffman, Mylo 29 Jasmer, Jerry 72 Logan, Margrete 26 Ocshner, Jim 16,19,20 Rachrick, Pat 23 Rath, Clarence 29 Schaffer, Mary 30 Schemp, Clark 29 Zetterlund, Donald 29 85 Standard Oil Bulk Elmer Hoffman - manager Lammle's Cafe and Bar Long Lake, South Dakota Leola Legion Bar Leola, South Dakota Ray and Freda Kappes - manager Long Lake Co-op Long Lake, South Dakota Long Lake Lumber Yard Long Lake, South Dakota Schumacher Plumbing Long Lake, South Dakota Leola Bakery Leola, South Dakota Tubby and Agnes Swanson The Gamble Store Leola, South Dakota Albert Breuig - manager PATRONS Charles J. Fischer Auctioneer - Real Estate Ins. Rath and Sons Electric Long Lake, South Dakota Dinger - Graf Photographers Aberdeen, South Dakota D M Cafe Something Superior for Your Interior Leola, South Dakota Vince's Standard Service Leola, South Dakota Long Lake Meat Market Long Lake, South Dakota Peavery Lumber Leola, South Dakota Gary Guthmiller - manager Frank and Tillies Cafe Leola, South Dakota Francis and Matilda Geffre 86 PATRONS Leola Rexall Drug Leola, South Dakota Leola State Bank Member FDIC Leola, South Dakota Rueb's Jack and Jill Leola, South Dakota Dr. F. Otto Schnaidt, DDS Leola, South Dakota Telephone 439-3225 Zelmer Electric Leola, South Dakota Schumacher and Haux Construction Leola, South Dakota The Apparel Leola, South Dakota Calvin Hilgeman and Martha Gill Dr. D.K. Thorpe, Veterinarian Leola, South Dakota Gene's Mobil Service Gas, fuel, motor oil, batteries, tires, Acs. Leola, South Dakota Modern Beauty Shop Vivian Rueb McPherson County Herald Leola, South Dakota Reuben Kappes, Auctioneer Selling your business is my bussiness Leola, South Dakota Leola Insurance Real Estate Agency Real Estate - Insurance - Bonds Leola, South Dakota Montana - Dakota Utilities Dependable power McPherson County Abstract Company Leola, South Dakota Leola Equity Exchange Leola, South Dakota Roily's Recreation Leola, South Dakota 87 Shirley Kallas, Patty Schemp- Co- editors, Lori Logan, Kathy Neu- harth- Assistant editors, Terrance , Ketterling, Earl Weisenburger, Carolyn Sieh, Jason Gill, Sheila Daniel- photographers, LaDonna Kallas, Donna Rath- Grade editors Dwight Neuharth, Earl Weisen- burger- Sports editors, Wanita Hoffman, Molly Greeno, Sylvia Hoffman, Lynn Nesby, Pam Smalley, Brenda Schu- macher, Marcia Mack, Susan Kulm- Staff. Class portraits and group formals: Dinger Graf photographers, Aberdeen, S. Dak. In bringing this annual to a close, we can feel a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment. Of course, there were a few schemes we may have missed out on, but, generally, we each participated in a large portion of the events. Together we've changed, grown, and learned just a little bit more of what life is all about. And - it kept us busy. Even so, it doesn't seem possible that so much could have happened in one short year. Yet it did. And best of all. It happened to us in our year, 1975. So it's the laughter we will remember, whenever we remember, -Wanita Hoffman The Way We Were Herff Jonas Pfechel Yearbooks P.O. Box 36 Marceline, Missouri 64658 Telephone: (816)376-2011