Leola High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Leola, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1976 volume:

W T 4 4 . .And That’s The Way It Was.” i 4 Leola Buccaneer 1975-1976 Leola High School .eola, South Dakota Volume XXVIII TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENING Page 1 ACADEMIC Page 3 STUDENT LIFE Page 9 SPECIAL EVENTS Page 34 FACULTY Page 45 STUDENT BODY Page 51 GRADES Page 73 CLOSING Page 88 2 ACADEMIC on is the reaso or high school. Maybe some of ujHunRd chemistry. Could it be thaEtyeJgarned somethin more importanfabout ourselves? Ot maybe we learned something from the people sitting next to us. they learned something from a high school educjlion completely out ofg -1 ook. Pvert if we read the whole set of Workl Book Encyclopedias, we cainot learn how to feel self-confidence, how to handle ourselves in public, or how to deal with defeat or with success. Yes, education is the reason for high school, but we must recognize and remember the style of learrung that can’t be graded - —Pamela Smalley J% Classes Add To Curriculum A change in the time factor was quite a change for students at LHS. School started at 8:50 A.M. and wasn’t dismissed until 4:00 P.M. It was only a fifteen minute change, but some days it seemed likfc forever: The time change was due to the length of science classes. It was required that each science class be a fifty-five minute period. Seniors were no longer given the privilege of leaving at 2:30. It interfered with the class schedule, so the seniors were dismissed at the same time as the underclassmen. Three new teachers were added to the staff. Mr. Larry Goins took the history and government classes, coached the football team, and was assistant coach for the wrestling team. Psychology and sociology were taught by Mr. Paul Kindelspire. A new class, health, was also taught by Mr. Kindelspire. Mr. Kindelspire is a graduate from Leola High School. Mrs. Vicky Tipton was in charge of the home- economics department and watched over the activities of the Future Homemakers of America Club. Several new classes were added to the curriculum. Micro- biology was taught by Mr. Loren Gill. The class was offered to juniors and seniors and was scheduled for two different periods. Personal finance was cut to one semester and business law filled the second semester. Modern problems class was offered to the senior class with Mr. Clark Schemp as teacher. 4 Opposite page, left: Home-Ec for the junior girls wasn’t all fun and games. Upper right: A fifteen minute time change made the day seem quite a bit longer. Students started classes at 8:50 and didn't finish the day until 4:00 p.m. Lower right: Peggy Hoffman takes a coffee break during seventh and eighth period office practice. This page, left: Students fill the halls between classes. Upper right: Seniors take a test in personal finance class. Lower right: Mr. Gill watches over Jeff Wolf in his experiment. 5 LHS Changes Library privileges were changed considerably. There were no library cards in study hall for free periods. Getting a pass from a teacher was the only way students were permitted in the library. Magazines were back in the library, but older issues were still placed in study hall. Meal prices were raised from $.40 to $.45 on school lunch tickets. A meal cost $.50 if a student had no lunch ticket. A weekly lunch menu was published in the McPherson County Herald. One new meal. Taco Hot Dish, went over great with most students. Girls’ Basketball was new, and for the first year, the par- ticipation was great. Mr. Paul Kindelspire was the team’s coach and Mrs. Maule assisted him. “B” team practice was held during school and “A” team practice was after school so as not to conflict with the boys' practice. A new sports club, the Letter Oub, was started by Mr. Larry Goins. Students who have lettered in any sport be- longed to the club. Members helped to raise money for a new video-tape machine. The club sold bumper stickers and held an “Ugly Legs Contest” for some of the money earned. Pep Club was reestablished and was led by the cheerleaders. Certain school activities took advantage of the Bicentennial year. Homecoming used Bicentennial themes for the floats, Sophomores decorated the Sweetheart Ball in red, white, and blue, and clubs used Bicentennial themes to get their ideas and purposes across. 6 Opposite page, left: Ronnie Ehresman presents his term paper to the senior class. Upper right: Sophomores, Kent Weiszhaar and Dan Yost, and freshman, Rick Haux, enjoy a girls’ basket- ball game. Middle right: Marcie Jundt and Donna Morseth re- view their term papers in English. Lower right: Dave Lapka experiments in micro-biology, a new class offered to the juniors and seniors. This page, upper left: Warren Job, Wayde Blum- hardt, and John Swanson attend a Lettermen’s meeting, a club started this year by Coach Goins. Middle left: Sophomores, Lori Erdmann, Philip Feickert, and Brian Nesby, enjoy their library privileges. Magazines were taken out of study hall and put back in the library. Lower left: Janis Schaffner and Marcia Mack learn the art of decorating cakes. Upper right: Mr. Mick Guffey took first place in the Ugly Legs Contest sponsored by the Lettermen’s Club. Lower right: High school artists decorated the gym to boost the pep. 7 Upper left: Office practice girls, Nancy Zelmer, and Marilyn Weisser work together. Lower left: Dale Hoffman enjoys a banana split after the ACT workshop in Aberdeen. Upper right: Sophomore Marty Geffre works on sanding wood. Middle right: Students fill the halls during free periods. Lower right: Wayde Blumhardt tries his musical ability on the drums during a free period. 8 STUDENT LIFE Many (tiiftglhappen at four year interval� � High school at L.H.S. goes in a cycle of four years. During those four years, students are exposecTto many things, but not only within the school going to musk lessons, club meetings, and athletic practices. 71ns year our life styles are altered by world wide and national happenings. Politicians are busy this year ■getting ready for election day. there's the Olympics this year. Pirates Get Going With Goins The Leola Pirates, under first year coach Larry Goins, finished the 1975 season with a 4-5 record and a third place finish in the conference at 2-4. The inexperienced Pirates won their first two games over the Aberdeen Jrs. and Britton before falling to the arch-rival Troians from Eureka. The Pirates then downed the Northwestern wild- cats, lost to Ipswich, had their Homecoming spoiled with a 13-6 loss to Northwestern, and went down in defeat to Ellen- dale and Ipswich again. The Pirates finished the season with a strong showing against Eureka as they shut out the Trojans to avenge an earlier loss. Opposite page, upper right: Dan Schoolcy breaks to the outside and sprints away from Northwestern defenders. Lower right: Ron Kappas, John Swanson, and Dan Schooley display good defense in gang tack- ling. Lower left: Coach Goins and the Pirates watch the specialty team S� to work on a kickoff. Upper right: Wayde Blumhardt and Doug erkel come up to help Mickey Scott drag down the ball carrier. Lower right: Pirate offense waiting for the count. 10 Front Row: (left to right) Jeff Waltman, John Swanson, Warren Job, Mickey Skott, Donnie Breitag, Mike Maule, Jerome Geffre, John Skilbred, Donald Guthmiller, Martin Geffre. Second Row: Coach Goins, Billy Taylor, Don Thorpe, Farl Weisenburger, Dan Schooley, Gailen Hauck, Joe Leibcl, Ronnie Kappcs, Jason Gill, Keith Kracke, Assistant Coach Daly. Third Row: Tim Rath, Clark Neuharth, Jerry Jasmer, Wayde Blum- hardt, Douglas Kindelspire, Kurtis Kolb, Tommy Kappes, Douglas Merkel. Wayne Mack. Fourth Row: Vincent Brandner, Terry Bonnet, John Fischer, Brian Nesby, Charles Valentine, Karley Hoffman, Eric Rath, Larry Kallas, and John Geffre. 11 Players Honored Receiving All-Conference honors from Leola were John Swan- son and Dan Schooley. Wayne Mack received honorable men- tion. Along with this honor, these and other team members were awarded a “Player of the Week” award by Coach Goins. This award went to the player who contributed the most to that week’s game. Some weeks there were ties. The award for “Player of the Week” was given at each pep rally. Upper right: Captains for the football team were Wayne Mack, Wayde Blumhardt, and John Swanson. Middle right: Coach Goins had his first year with the Pirates, assisted by Coach Daly. Lower right: On Home- coming, the football players entertained the audience with a musical skit. Above: Ten seniors played their final season at LHS. They arc front row (left to right): Jerry Jasmer, Warren Job, John Skilbred. Second row: Mike Maule, Douglas Kindelspire, Kurtis Kolb. Third row: Wayne Mack, John Swanson, Douglas Merkel, and Mickey Scott. 12 Front row, left to right: Jerome Geffre, Jeff Waltman, Billy Taylor, Martin Geffre, student manager, Keith Kracke, DuWayne Jakober. Mike Beilke. Second row: Clark Neuharth, Norman Potratz, Tom Geffre, Donnie Breitag, Melvin Schanzenbach, Dennis Zelmer, Joe Liebel, and Todd GohL Freshmen See Action This year the “B team had a fairly good season despite posting a losing record of 7-10. Within the conference they lost to Northwestern and defeated both their rivals, Ipswich and Eureka, all in close games. The team had only four sophomores back from last year so many freshmen came off the bench and saw action. This gave them much experience for years to come. In March, a “B” team tournament was held at Eureka in which the team took a disappointing eighth place. In first round action, Ipswich avenged them for their loss earlier in the season, beating the team by one point. In the consolation rounds they lost to Mclaughlin by one and Hosmer by five. 13 Donnie Breitag makes a desperate leap to tip the ball to Leola's side. Pirates Triumph The Leola Pirates' 1975-1976 basketball campaign ended in fine style as the young Pirates won 8 of their last 10 games and brought home the runner-up trophy in District V. The Pirates, who sported only two seniors, finished the season with an overall record of 13 wins and 9 losses. The season started as well as it finished as the red-hot Pirates won their first five games. Roscoe was the first to fall, fol- lowed by Mobridge. In their first conference clash, the Pirates crushed Northwestern and then went on to down Herried. In the first game of the-Northem Conference Tourney, Leola downed the arch-rival Eureka Trojans before losing to Ipswich in the finals. After their second loss, again to Ipswich, the Pirates proceeded to lose five in a row. Following a loss to Britton were similar outcomes with Eureka, Ellendale, Cresbard, and Selby. The Pirates finally broke the slump and downed Ashley, Groton, Bowdle, Bristol, Hecla, and Frederick before bowing to Langford in the final game of the regular season. In post-season play, the Pirates advanced to the championship of District V with a victory over a scrappy Roscoe club and a trouncing of Frederick. The Pirates then ended the season with a loss to Ipswich in the championship game. 14 Left to right: Earl Weiscnburger, Dan Schooley, Brian Nesby, John Fischer, Gailen Hauck, Mike Maule, Don Thorpe, John Swanson, Waydc Blumhardt, Gary Jackober, and Ron Kappcs. Kneeling: Marty Geffre and Don Guthmiller, student managers. WE THEY Roscoe 78 61 Mobridge 62 52 Northwestern 73 54 Herried 74 72 Eureka 55 53 Ipswich 67 74 Ipswich 65 72 Britton 40 57 Eureka 49 52 Ellendale 62 63 Cresbard 61 85 Selby 65 66 Ashley 69 62 Groton 64 61 Bowdle 66 60 Bristol 73 53 Hecla 79 73 Frederick 75 46 Langford LJmjtt jr 67 Roscoe 76 67 Frederick 71 44 Ipswich 51 68 Lower right: Looking around for someone to pass the ball to is Dan Schooley. Starting for the Pirates were Earl Weisenburger, Dan Schooley, John Swanson, Wayde Blumhardt, and Mike Maule. 15 Girls Have Equality At Last 1 Girls' basketball was a new sport this season and was complete with District, Region, and State Tournaments. Girls finally had equal rights with the boys when it comes to basketball. Practice for girls' basketball began a couple of weeks before school started. Twenty-eight players joined basketball compet- ing for places on the team. The girls’ first season consisted of ten games scheduled in between football games, so as not to conflict with them. September 9 was the first game played against Forbes, North Dakota. The girls had the first-game jitters, but by the second game were ready to beat Eureka. Coaching the girls’ basketball team was Paul Kindelspire and assisting him was Mrs. Betty Maule. Nancy Zelmer was the team’s student manager. New uniforms and warmup jackets were purchased for the girls. Graduation took four girls from the team. This year’s record consisted of three wins and seven losses. The team went to the Regions and placed third. Front row: (left to right) Jennifer Rau, Candice Lcchner, Pam Weiszharr, student manager Nancy Zelmer. Laura Erdmann. Charlene Yost, and Charlotte Yost. Second row: Lori Buechler, Sally Greeno, Linda Mack. Amy Heagley, Alana Noble, Rhonda Schnaidt, Jams Schaffner, and Doreen Merkel. Assistant coach Mrs. Betty Maule. 16 Front row: (left to right) Diane Schooley. Sue Leibel. Susie Geffre, Bobbie Lapka, Pam Smalley, Sheila Daniel, Marcia Mack, Susan Kulm, Lorraine Geffre, Brenda Schumacher, Lori Gill, and Charlene Geffre. Second row: Coach, Mr. Paul Kindelspire and Student manager, Nancy Zelmer. WE THEY Forbes 18 41 Opposite page, upper right: Sue Leibel and Lori Gill were chosen as team captains. Middle right: The “B” team gets their instruc- tions from Coach Kindelspire during a time out. This page, above: Susan Kulm jumps for the tip. 17 Cheerleaders Lead Pep Club Pirate pride was very apparant as the energetic cheerleaders led enthusiastic fans throughout the athletic season. In order to learn new cheers, different formations and various methods of inducing pep, the cheerleaders participated in a clinic in Aberdeen held on September 5. To earn money for the cost of their sweaters the cheerleaders raffled off an afghan, held sock-hops, and sponsored a car wash. The strong pep club backed the cheerleaders whenever new chants developed. Their school spirit was also displayed as they helped the cheerleaders make signs for various athletic functions. Many of the members attended all of the home sports events. Dues for pep club were fifty cents. This money, contributed by the members, helped pay for a pep bus to Langford, the last basketball game of the season. Officers of the pep club were Kathy Neuharth, President; Sue Liebel, Vice-President; and Carolyn Sieh, Secretary-Treasurer. Front row, left to right: Mike Maule, Kristi Schnaidt, Pam Smalley, Lynn Nesby, Nancy Zelmer, Marsha Lechncr, Sue Liebel, Kathy Neuharth, Carolyn Sieh, Susie Gcffre, Bernadette Kailas, Dawn Hoffman, Carla Merkel, and Jerry Jasmer. Second row: Tammey Kolb, Georgiann Lapka, Colette Hoffman, Pam Weiszhaar. Sally Greeno, Mardell Gisi, Susan Bender, Linda Mack, Lori Buechler, Amy Heagley, Joy Shafer, Jackie Mack, and Donna Morseth. Third row:Patti Morrison, Charlotte Yost, Debbie Bender, Pearl Sperle,Charlene Yost, AlanaNoble, Marcia Mack, Diane Schooley, Ina Albrecht, Judy Schock, Jennifer Rau, and Janell Kettcrling. Fourth row: Wanda Morrison, Joyce Feickert, Carla Borchardt, Connie Hcider, Jenny Hoffman, Lorraine Geffre, Janis Schaffner. Sheila Daniel, Jackie Goeshel, Cindy Rueb, Angie Hoffman, Donna Potratz. Fifth row: Gail Valentine, Julie Geffre, Jolene Zenker, Lori Schnaidt, Kristi Jischer, Beverly Morrison, Elizabeth Erdmann, Valerie Zandstra, Pattie Geffre, Julie Serfoss. and Denise Hoffman. Left side: Theresa Geffre, Lori Gill, Susan Kulm, Brenda Schumacher. Right side: Charlene Geffre, Brenda Hoffman, Peggy Hoffman, and Bobbie Lapka. 18 Opposite page, upper right: “B team basketball cheerleaders this year are, from left to right: Lori Erdmann, Colette Hoffman, and Diane Schooley. This page, above: Leading the pep club and “A” team cheerleaders. First row, left to right: Peggy Hoffman, Susan Kulm, Theresa Geffre, Brenda Hoffman, Bobbie Lapka. Second row: Brenda Schumacher, Charlene Geffre, and Lori Gill. Left: Theresa Geffre helps lead the crowd in the school song during half time. Instead of singing two verses of the school song, this year the crowd spelled out “Leola Pirates” during the second verse. Right: Enthusiastic crowds helped boost the teams morale throughout the year. Front row, left to right: Doreen Merkle, Alana Noble, Charlene Yost, Candice Lechner, Jennifer Rau, Pam Weiszhaar, Georgiann Lapka, Sally Greeno, Carla Merkle, Charlotte Yost. Second row: Joan Dutenhoffer, Marcia Mack, Bobbie Lapka, Janis Shaffner, Debbie Goebel, Patti Morrison, Virginia Rohrbach, Melody Weisser, Colette Hoffman. Third row: Noreen Schaffner, Sue Leibel, Mr. Paul Kindelspire, Melody Meyer, LaDonna Kallas, Bernadette Kallas. Girls Strive The girls’ track season proved to be very interesting and rewarding Setting two new records and breaking twelve old records were the highlights of this year’s team. The girls had a new coach this year, Mr. Paul Kindelspire, and thought he was a very good in- structor. Having more track meets than usual, the freshmen who came out with much enthusiasm, did very well. Setting a new record in the 220 yard dash was Alana Noble, running it in 27.4 seconds which qualified her for the State meet. Marcia Mack broke the record for the 110 yard hurdles, running them in 17.2 seconds and Janis Schaffner ran the 100 yard dash in 12.3 seconds. All of the old relays’ records were broken, setting the new times faster than ever before. Pam Weiszhaar also did her best to set the mile run record 6:31.6. Setting new records in the high jump, 4’6Vi”; shot put, 30’8te”; and long jump, 14 5 ” was Marcia Mack. It was the first year for the 180 yard hurdles with a record time of 27.9 seconds set by Sue Leibel. The two mile relay team was also new and set the time of 11:06.5. Right: Sue Leibel puts on her spikes at the Groton track meet. 20 Boys Compete The 1976 boys’ track program got underway in late March, composed of only two lettermen from a squad of thirty-three. The young Pirates showed much promise though lacking experi- ence as twenty members of the team were underclassmen. In the Northern Conference track meet held at Eureka, the Pirates took fourth place. Senior Mike Maule was a double winner as he took first place honors in the shot put and discus and placed second in the high jump. Two frosh, Bill Taylor and Joe Leibel, took first and third places in the pole vault and another freshman. Dennis Zelmer, ran a leg on the 880 yd. and medley relay teams which finished third. Also on the relay teams were John Swanson, Dan Schooley, and Wayde Blumhardt. Blumhardt also finished second in the high hurdles. Another underclassman, Gary Jakober, placed third in the two mile run. At the regional track meet, held at Redfield, the Pirates qualified only one person for the State meet though many more placed. Mike Maule was the lone qualifier for the State meet as he threw the discus 159 1 Vl' for first place and a new regional record. He also qualified in the shot put and high jump. Dan Schooley placed fifth in the 100 and 220 yd. dashes. Fresh- man, Dennis Zelmer placed third in the 440 yd. dash and Leola’s 880 yd. relay team composed of Swanson, Schooley, Zelmer, and Blumhardt took fifth. At the State Track Meet, Mike Maule took first place in the discus with a throw of 164 4” which set a new school record. Left: Tim Rath was officially accepted into high school after his initiation by the upper classmen in track. Front row. left to right: Martin Geffre, Dan Schooley, Dennis Zelmer, Clark Neuharth, Mike Maule, Wayde Blumhardt, Gary Jakober, John Skilbred, Mr. Paul Kindelspire. Second row: Don Guthmiller, Tony Haux, Tony Hoffman, Donnie Breitag, Todd Gohl, Keith Kracke, Billy Taylor, Bryant Arioso, Rodney Kappes, Coach Larry Goins. Third row: Gailen Hauck, Jerome Geffre, Larry Kallas, Don Thorpe, Tim Rath, Eric Rath, Karley Hoffman, Joe Leibel, Ronnie Kappes, Charles Valentine, and Tim Job. 21 Upper left: Wayde Blumhardt skims the hurdles. Middle left: Run- ning the long two-mile run is Gary Jakober. Gary placed fifth at Regions. Lower left: Good sportsmanship and getting to know people are important parts of track. Jams Shaffncr talks with JoAnn Gauer, Carol Stoner, and Sheri Kitchell from Ipswich. Upper right: Jumping the low hurdles is Marcia Mack. Marcia set a new school record in low hurdles this year. Middle right: Dan Schooley demonstrates his good humor during track practice. Track was every day seventh and eighth periods. Lower right: Taking advantage of the sun are Joe Leibel, Bryant Arioso, and Dan Schooley. 22 Front row, left to right: Colette Hoffman, Jenny Hoffman, Theresa Geffre, Shirley Kessler, Kathy Brandner. Second row: Mr. Mick Guffey, Kevin Heupel, LaDonna Kallas, Clark Neuharth, Peggy Hoffman, Dianne Schooley, John Swanson, Tony Haux, Bryant Arioso, Mike Beilke, Brian Hoffman, and Joy Shafer. Band Leads During the first day of school the band and their instructor, Mr. Mick Guffey, spent chilly mornings practicing marching outside. The marchring band led the parade at homecoming with the song, ‘‘Odyssey Rock. At the Homecoming ceremonies a special Dixie Band played several selections for entertainment. The day after Homecoming, the band traveled to Jamestown to participate in the festival there. The band often brushed up on pep music in the bandroom. New band pep songs included “TSOP” and “Theme From MASH. The band played pep music for home football games, and boys’ basketball games. The pep band also played at Ipswich for the district girls’ basketball tournament. The annual Christmas concert was held December 18. The band played a wide variety of melodies. A special brass choir added its selection, “American Christmas Folk Suite,” to the program. In April the pit band assembled for the musical, “Oliver.” The band practiced first period each morning and during the evenings with the cast. Upper left: The pit band plays during Oliver.” Lower left: Braving the cold to play at the football games is the pep band. 23 Band Grows In March, the music department presented a patriotic American Music Concert. The concert band performed military marches and American folk music. A special song the band played for this concert was “Bamum and Bailey’s Favorite,” a famous circus melody. March was also the month that Kathy Neuharth was selected as a member of the South Dakota All-State Band. All-State Band was held March 25, 26, and 27 at Rapid City Stevens High School. The Region IV music contest was held April 3, at the Northern State College Campus. Seven of Leola’s band members participated in the contest. The flute duet, Carolyn Sieh and Sally Greeno; French Horn soloist, Kathy Neuharth; and French Horn soloist, Susan Kulm received “I” ratings. A special small band made up of saxophones, trumpet, tuba, trombone, and piano played at the awards pro- gram. They played two contemporary pieces of music including, “Release Me.” Front row, left to right: Jackie Mack, Marcia Mack, Bobbie Lapka, Brenda Schumacher, Patty Geffre, Beverly Morrison, Laurie Adam, Sally Greeno, Dale Hoffman, Carolyn Sieh. Second row: Charlene Geffre, Kristie Schnaidt, Carla Borchardt, Jenny Rau, Kristie Fisher, Kathy Brandner, Diane Schooley, Jeff Kulesa, Dered Merkel, Kevin Smalley, Colette Hoffman, and Theresa Geffre. Third row: Pam Weiszhaur, Lynne Schemp, Gail Valentine, Brenda Waltman, Joyce Feickert, Denise Hoffman, Shirley Kessler, Jenny Hoffman, Shelia Daniel, Johnny Fischer, Kevin Rath, Clark Neuharth, Tim Geffre, Merle Mack, Janell Ketterling, Wayde Blumhardt, LaDonna Kallas. Fourth row: Joyce Ketterling, Kathy Neuharth, Susan Kulm, Pam Smalley, Lynn Nesby, Susan Zulk, Steven Dutenhoffer, Brian Hoffman, John Swanson, Mike Maule, Tony Haux, Joy Shafer, Mike Bcilke, Patty Morrison. Fifth row: Director, Mr. Guffey; Peggy Hoffman, Karie Schnaidt, Ronnie Kappas, Jeff Schnaidt, David Lapka, Kevin Heupel, and John Skilbred. Opposite page, lower left: Mike Beilke, Tony Haux, and Jackie Mack practice during seventh period. Upper right: Mem- bers of A” band tune up before the Christmas concert. Lower right: Representing the band members is the Band Council. Front row: Dianne Schooley, Wayde Blumhardt, Sally Greeno. Second row: John Swanson, Theresa Geffre, Peggy Hoffman, and Pam Smalley. These chosen representatives helped with the magazine sales. The band along with the chorus helped to raise S2800. This money was used for the new sound system. This page, upper right: John Swanson practices for the upcoming concert. Upper left: Susan Kulm and Kathy Neuharth both received superior ratings at the Region IV Music Contest on their French horn solos. Lower right: Mr. Guffey instructs Theresa Geffre and Jenny Hoffman. These members were part of a special group that played at awards night. Lower left: Carolyn Sieh and Sally Greeno received a superior rating at the Region IV Music Contest on their flute duet. 25 Chorus Prospers Under the direction of Mr. Jim Ocshner, the vocal portion of the music department continued to prosper. The year choir members were able to earn letters by points. Traditionally, only three year members could letter. Points were awarded by concert attendance, tryouts for the musical, tryouts for swing choir, being in swing choir, conduct and lessons. Individual lessons were a requirement for persons in swing choir. Anyone else, if he wanted, could have vocal lessons during free periods of the day. This was the first year eighth and seventh graders were allowed to sing in chorus. Swing choir, a special singing group, was once again organized. This year the choir was enlarged from twenty-one to thirty members. Tryouts were at the very beginning of the year. Be- cause of the shortage of boys, girls could try out for tenor parts. In November, the swing choir presented songs from “Godspell at a special concert at the Catholic Parish Hall. Many of the former members of the chorus joined the group for this special performance. The swing choir was also a special part of both music concerts. At the Christmas performance they sang, “Kum Bay Yah and “A Christmas Happenings. At the American Music Concert they sang, “When Johnny Comes Marching Home, “When I’m Sixty-four, and “HI Take Sugar In My Coffee-O. The highlight of the year for the swing choir was the “I rating received at the Region IV music contest. Their winning selec- tions were entitled, “Morning Has Broken, and “Touch a Hand, Make a Friend. Upper right: Swing choir poses for a picture. Lower left: Girls’ glee sings at the Christmas concert. Front row, left to right: Mr. Jim Ocshner, Lori Erdmann, Brenda Hoffman, Charlene Yost, Charlotte Yost, Pearl Spcrle, Georgiann Lapka, Pam Weiszhaar, Lori Buechler, Brenda Schumacher, Melody Meyer, Diane Schooley, accompanist. Second row: Colette Hoffman, Judy Schock, Alana Noble, Lori Gill, Sally Greeno, Joy Shafer, Bobbie Lapka, Kathy Neuharth, Jackie Mack, LaDonna Kallas, Joyce Ketterling. Third row: Linda Mack, Susan Yost, Wanda Morrison, Amy Heagley, Jennifer Rau, Rhonda Schnaidt, Jenny Hoffman, Theresa Gcffre, Pam Smalley, Kristi Schnaidt, Tammey Kolb. Fourth row: Nancy Zelmer, Susan Kulm, Peggy Hoffman, Lynn Nesby, Marsha Lechner, Sue Leibel, Susie Geffre, Charlene Geffre, Lorraine Geffre, Janell Ketterling, and Patty Morrison. 26 Front row, left to right: Mr. Jim Ocshner, Lynn Nesby, Susan Kulm, Lori Erdmann, Pam Weiszhaar, Georgiann Lapka. Scott Kolb, Jim Buechler, Martin Geffre, Wendall Kallas, Melody Meyer, Brenda Schumacher, Lori Buechler, Kathy Neuharth, accompanist. Second row: Nancy Zelmer, Susie Geffre, Lori Gill, Susan Yost, Geln Rath, Rick Haux, Tony Haux, Clark Neuharth, Rhonda Schnaidt, Joy Shafer, Janell Ketterling, Patty Morrison, Tammey Kolb. Third row: Charlene Yost, Pearl Sperle, Charlotte Yost, Peggy Hoffman, Alana Noble, Brenda Hoffman, Debbie Goebel, LaDonna Kallas. Theresa Geffre, Sally Greeno, Jackie Mack, Jennifer Rau, Joyce Ketterling, Bobbie Lapka, Diane Schooley. Fourth row: Marsha Lechner, Judy Schock, Colette Hoffman, Sue Leibel, Amy Hcagley, Wanda Morrison, John Skilbred, Don Thorpe, Johnny Fischer, Mike Maule, Eric Rath, Jerry Jasmer, Wayde Blumhardt, Pam Smalley, Lorraine Geffre, Kristi Schnaidt, Charlene Geffre, and Jenny Hoffman. Soloists Sing The first concert was given at Christmas time. Chorus, girls glee, and swing choir sang both traditional and modern Christmas melodies. Vocal soloists featured in the program were Wanda Morrison, Susan Kulm, Mike Maule, Kathy Neuharth, and Janell Ketterling. Accompanists were Kathy Neuharth and Diane Schooley. Sally Greenoplayed a special flute solo in the selec- tion “Churchtfells and Fishermen. At the American Music Concert, the chorus sang patriotic and folk songs. A special selection was “Independence Now-Inde- pendence Forever.” Girls glee sang “In the Mood” and “Boogie Woogic Bugle Boy.” Seven members from the vocal section of the music department entered the Region IV Music Contest. First Diace ratings went to Clark Neuharth, Wayde Blumhardt, and Susan Kulm. Chorus sang “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the annual awards program. Mike Maule, Leola's All-State Honors Choir member, sang a special selection at the Baccalaureate program. All-State Chorus was held November 14 and 15 at Watertown. Local tryouts were held prior to the occasion. Those represent- ing Leola High School were Susan Kulm, soprano; Janell Ket- terling, alto; Mike Maule, tenor; and Clark Neuharth, bass. This was tne first year these Leola music students had attended All- State. Wayde Blumhardt, Janell Ketterling, and Susan Kulm were also chosen to attend All-State Honors Choir. Upper left: Clark Neuharth, Jerry Jasmer. and Glen Rath sing. Lower left: Those attending All-State Chorus were, first row: Mike Maule, Susan Kulm, Janell Ketterling, and Clark Neuharth. Those chosen as alternates were second row: Wayde Blumhardt, Peggy Hoffman, Joyce Ketterling, and John Skilbred. Oliver Is A Hit “Oliver, a two act musical play, was presented by a Leola school cast on April 22 and 23. The musical was under the direction of Mr. Mick Guffey and Mr. James Ochsner. As the musical opens, the boys file into a work house sing- ing, “Food Glorious Food.” Thev are fed small bowls of cruel. Oliver sings, “Please Sir, I Want More,” but is subdued oy Mr. Bumble, the parish beatle, the Widow Corney, and the other orphans. Oliver is then led off by Mr. Bumble who sings. “Boy For Sale.” He sells Oliver to Mr. Sowerberry, the undertaker. Oliver runs away from the undertaker and is picked by Dodger who sings, “Consider Yourself.” He is taken to Fagin's kitchen where he is welcomed by Fagin and the theives. Nancy and Bet enter and join Fagin and the theives in, “It’s a Fine Life.” The second act begins with Nancy singing, “Oom-Pah-Pah.” Sikes appears and sings the threatening “My Name.” Meanwhile, after Oliver’s capture by Mr. Brownlow, Oliver has become a well-tailored, well-cared for lad. He looks out his window, and observing the beautiful morning sings. “Who Will Buy?” Oliver is brought back to Fagin by Sikes and Nancy. At the close of the musical, Sikes and Nancy are killed, and Fagin is minus boys, home, and money. The entire cast re- enters singing “Food Glorious Food,” “Consider Yourself.” and “I’d Do Anything.” Oliver, the main character of the musical, was played by Marty Geffre. The workhouse beatle, Mr. Bumble, was played by Jerry Jasmer, and Widow Corney by Theresa Getfre. Fagin was played by Wayde Blumhardt and the Art- ful Dodger by Lon Gill. The brutal burgler was played by Eric Rath and Nancy, by Susan Kulm. 28 Opposite page, left: Mr. Bumble sells Oliver in the funeral parlor scene. Upper right: Fagin teaches the art of pickpocketing to the boys. Lower right: Oliver meets Nancy and Bet. This page, upper left: The orphans eat their daily meal of gruel. Middle left: Pam Smalley helps Susan Kulm with her make-up. Lower left: The pit band rests during dialogue. Upper right: Oliver is taken under the Artful Dodger’s wing. Lower right: Waiting in line for make-up are the orphans. 29 Upper right: Mardeil Gisi works hard to complete the typing of a paper staff story before the deadline. Lower right: Susan Yost, Miss Rahrick, and Lynn Nesby talk over the results of another issue of the PIRATE CHATTER Front row, left to right: Georgiann Lapka, Nancy Zelmer, Bobbie Lapka. Lynn Nesby, Susan Yost, Carolyn Sieh, Donna Potratz, LaDonna Kallas. Second row: Ina Albrecht. Mardeil Gisi, Charlene Yost, Susan Bender, Janis Schaffner, Cindy Rueb, Jackie Goeshel, Sheila Daniels, Angie Hoffman. Third row: Sue Leibel, Marsha Lechner, Jason Gill, Charlotte Yost, Wayde Blumhardt, Earl Weisenburger, Pam Smalley, Patti Morison, and John Skilbred. Halfway through the year the Long Lake School added their grade news to the paper. They joined the other graders in telling what they did throughout the year. The staff of twenty-six students was headed by editors Susan Yost and Lynn Nesby. They had help from Bobbie Lapka, junior editor and Miss Pat Rahrick, advisor. The staff was once again divided into areas of their interest. The areas were sports, photography, interview, business, and grades. All those on the staff worked in all or some of the areas. Chatter Shows Pros and Cons The Bicentennial year brought many ideas for the 1975-1976 PIRATE CHATTER. Many of the staff wrote editorials giving their pros and cons on the Bicentennial. They also wrote editorials on the Patty Hearst trial and the preference primaries. Aside from writing editorials, the staff also wrote many symposiums. They were written on such things as the Zion conflict, the preference primaries, and the attempted assas- sination on President Ford. Front row, left to right: Tammey Kolb, Nancy Zelmer, Susie Geffre, Donna Morseth, Susie Kulm, LaDonna Kallas, Kathy Ncuharth, Marcia Mack, Carolyn Sieh, Lynn Nesby. Second row: Linda Mack, Patti Morrison, Sally Greeno, Georgiann Lapka, Pam Weiszhaar, Colette Hoffman, Susan Bender, Janis Schaffner, Jennifer Rau, Jackie Mack. Third row: Lorraine Geffre, Brenda Schumacher, Clark Neuharth, Sue Liebel, Jason Gill, Wayde Blurnhardt, Earl Weisenburger, Pam Smalley, and John Skilbred. Staff Uses Bicentennial Idea A Bicentennial theme, . . And That’s the Way It Was,” was chosen for the 1975-1976 Buccaneer. The cover also showed the Bicentennial symbol for the United States’ 200th birth- day. Kathy Neuharth and LaDonna Kallas were co-editors for the annual. A new advisor. Miss Pat Rahrick, supervised them and the staff in their work. Susan Kulm and Marcia Mack were chosen as junior editors to lead the staff next year. Carolyn Sieh was the head photographer for the staff. Hardin’s was picked by the senior class to take the senior pictures and most of the annual pictures. There weren’t as many students on the annual staff this year. Students on the staff were quite busy, but it was easier to keep track of pages, copy, and pictures. A lot of individual work was done. The editors spent seventh period each day working on the annual. Upper left: LaDonna Kallas and Kathy Neuharth, co-editors, spent seventh period working on the annual. Lower left: Janis Schaffner and Marcia Mack work on junior class pages. 31 FHA Supports Programs for the Future Homemakers of America for the 1976 year included programs for chapter growth, careers, personal improvement, community work, and the elderly. They also supported a Korean orphan through the Christian Children’s Fund. The orphan was supported by proceeds of a pancake and sausage supper. Sadie Hawkins Dance, sock-hops, raffles and sales of recipe books, napkins, cupcakes, candy, and Bicentennial candes A big event of the year was Vocational Education Week. The week began with a potluck supper with families of members on Sunday along with a movie entrtled “Brian’s Song.” On Monda members decorated their lockers. Tuesday was Teacher Appre- ciation Day and each faculty member was presented with a red carnation. Wednesday was Friendship Day while Thursday was Red and White Day. A Mother-Daugnter Tea was also held on Thursday. Friday was Bicentennial Day and members dressed in a Bicentennial fashion. Other activities members took part in during the year included modeling in the spring style show, going Christmas caroling, visiting tne School of Hope, painting fire hydrants red, white, and blue, and holding a craft show for the elderly. FHA officers and members attended the Regional Convention in Ipswich where they learned many new ideas for projects. Patti Morrison won third palce in the Beef Cook-off in Ipswich and took first place honors in Leola. Upper right: FHA member Tammy Weisser works steadily to complete her outfit for the FHA style show. The money raised at the annual event goes for the support of a Korean orphan. Front row, left to right: LaDonna Kallas, Donna Taylor, Nancy Zelmer, MardeU Gisi, Diane Schooley, Bernadette Dallas, Sheila Daniel, Carolyn Sieh, Mrs. Vicky Tipton. Second row: Tammy Weisser, Marcie Jundt, Donna Morseth, Marsha Lechner, Susie Geffre, Marilyn Weisser, Colette Hoffman, Jennifer Rau, Kristi Fischer, Jackie Mack. Third row: Cindy Jundt, Melody Weisser, Patty Morrison, Kristie Schnaidt, Janis Schaffner, Jackie Goeshel, Ina Albrecht, Judy Schock, Cindy Rueb. Fourth row: Connie Heider, Julie Sefoss, Patty Geffre, Beverly Morrison, Belinda Arioso, Valerie Zandstra, Lynne Schemp, and Carla Borchardt. 32 Front row, left to right: Doris Hepperle, Charlene Geffre, Brenda Schumacher, Joyce Ketterling, Diane Schooley, Susan Kulm, Bernadette Kallas, Mardell Gisi, Sheila Daniel. Second row: Kristi Schnaidt, Amy Heagley, Lorraine Geffre, Linda Mack, Sally Greeno, Pam Weiszhaar, Colette Hoffman, Susan Bender, Jennifer Rau, Jackie Mack. Third row: Jenny Hoffman, Susie Geffre, Marcia Mack, Donna Potratz, Angie Hoffman, Theresa Geffre, Janis Shaffner, Cindy Reub, Jackie Gocshel, and Carla Merkel. FBLA Succeeds Junior, Charlene Geffre, led the Leola FBLA Chapter in a pros- perous year. Twenty-nine members were in the business organi- zation. To encourage more members, signs were displayed pro- moting FBLA during the early weeks of school. Boys were cor- dially invited to the club’s First meeting. The Future Business Leaders of America sponsored many fund raising activities throughout the school year. They began the year with a grocery raffle, egg walk, and popcorn popper raffle. The FBLA girls challenged the women of tne community to a basket- ball game. Numerous bake sales, candy sales, and sock-hops were also held. The money was used to enable the members to sponsor a “Businesspersons,rbanquet, and attend the State FBLA con- vention in Aberdeen. Eight girls from the Leola chapter also at- tended the Mountain Plains Regional Convention. At the State Convention held in April, the Leola Chapter received many honors. Joyce Ketterlingplaced third in Senior Stenography. The Leola Pariimentary Procedure Team placed first. Mardell Gisi became State Historian and Sheila Dmiels was chosen as State Parliamentarian. Another hi ili it of the year for the organization was FBLA Week. During the week, the group took part in various activities, including a politick supper, a movie, writing secret pals, memorizing the FBLA pledge, ana receiving awards for best locker. Chosen the same week were the outstanding business students, Joyce Ketterling andQen Hoffman. Upper left: Susan Bender made campaign badges for the FBLA State Convention. Leola is proud of two state FBLA offices. Mardell Gisi is State Historian and Sheila Daniels is State Parliamentarian. Lower left: FBLA chose Joyce Ketterling and Glen Hoffman as Outstanding Business Students during FBLA Week. This was one of the various activities sponsored by the club during FBLA Week. 33 Front row, left to right: Steve Kappes, LaDonna Kallas, Marilyn We isser, Theresa Geffre, Susan Kulm, Brenda Schumacher, Charlene Geffre, Brenda Hoffman. Bobbie Lapka. Peggy Hoffman, Lori Gill. Second row: Gabriel Kallas, Wayde Blumhardt, Rick Haux, Doug Kindelspire, Jerry Jasmer, Dale Hoffman, Warren Job, Wayne Mack, John Fischer, Clark Neuharth. Third row: Dan Yost, Terry Bonnet, Gerry West, Charlie Valentine, Rodney Kappes, Tim Rath. Sue Liebel. Marsha Lechner, Pam Smalley,Carolyn Sieh, Diane Schooley, Fourth row: Gailen Hauck, Eric Rath, Ron Kappes, Brian Nesby, John Skilbred, Larry Kallas, Lorraine Geffre, Marsha Mack, Susie Gerfre, Bernadteee, Kallas, Cindy Jundt, Melody Weisser, Tom Kappes, Doug Merkel, Mick Skott, Jason Gill, Mike Maule, Earl Weisenburger, Don Guthmiller, Karley Hoffman, Gary Jakober, Dan Schooley, and Don Thorpe. Club Reorganizes The Letterperson’s Club was a new group that was reorganized at Leola High School. The club had formerly been named the Lettermen’s Club, but because girls became equal members, the club’s name was changed to “Letterpersons.” The main function of the group was to help raise money for a video- tape machine. The video-tape machine will be used at next year’s athletic events and other related school activities. The Gub sponsored an ugly legs contest and sold bumper stickers and bookcovers. The club also relied on donations by con- cerned individuals and organizations. The total sum raised was $900. The Letterperson’s Club organizer was Mr. Larry Goins. Officers were: President, John Swanson; vice-president Wayne Mack; and secretary-treasurer, Bobbie Lapka. The year’s letterpersons were honored at the annual athletic banquet sponsored by the Better Leola Club. Here the out- standing athletes received their letters and the outstanding athlete of the year was named. Right: Mr. Larry Goins, advisor of the Letterperson’s Club, gives Marcia Mack and Susan Kulm their bumper stickers to sell. SPECIAL EVENTS The competition of the day is sometimes all that keeps going. When we trip, a challenge sins us on our feet once Victory is the reasoi e face tomorrow w Jp Tpositive attitude. Now andJXfn we feel not enough come our way. rthis time we must consider the input and the circumstances. If either of these is not what it should be, we must try harder. But if we did our best and our timing was good-isn’t that the reward? For us who feel that high school wasn't the “time of our lives,” we have something to look forward to in the future, and isn’t it the future that counts? —Pamela Smalley- Bicentennial Celebrated Leola celebrated Homecoming with a Bicentennial theme. Even though weather was chilly most of the week, it didn’t dampen the Homecoming spirit. Friday morning the Homecoming pro- gram was held in the school auditorium. Each class and a number of clubs put on skits. Even the football players enter- tained the audience with a musical skit. Mixed choir and Swing Choir sang in between the skits and the Dixie Land Band played two numbers also. The program ended with the coro- nation of the new King and Queen. Royalty candidates for King were: Wayne Mack, John Swanson, Warren Job, and Dale Hoffman. Queen candidates were: Sue Leibel, Marsha Lechner, Peggy Hoffman, and Lori Gill. The student body chose Warren Job as King and Peggy Hoffman as Queen. After lunch the floats lined up for the parade. The band marched to the tune “Odessey Rock.” A short pep rally was held on main street for the public. Leola Pirates took on the Northwestern Wildcats in the Home- coming game. Leola lost to Northwestern, 7-6. A teen dance, after the game, concluded the Homecoming Day. The dance, open to the public, was held at the Legion Hall, featuring “Riot.” Left: A lost contact interrupted the FBLA skit. Upper right: King Warren and Queen Peggy pose after the coronation. Lower right: A yelling contest between the boys and girls resulted with the loser, Jerry Jasmer, receiving a pie in the face and winner, Kathy Neuharth, receiving a surprise bucket of water. 36 Upper left: Mike Maule is dressed as the “viper’ in the senior skit. Lower left: A surprise for the audience concluded the junior skit. Upper Right: “Granny’s In the Kitchen” was the theme song for the FHA skit. Middle Right: Seniors and Juniors put the Bicentennial idea to work with the theme, “In Goins We Trust.” 37 Students Join In Each day of Homecoming Week was filled with activity for all students. Cheerleaders chose Monday as “Cowboy Day.” Tuesday, “Little Kid Day,” received the most student partici- pation. Wednesday was picked as “Hat Day.” Some classes spent their time telling the stories behind the hats they wore. A “Do Your Own Thing Day” was set for Thursday. Cheer- leaders dressed like a gang out of the early sixties and ruffed up the football players. Evenings were spent working on floats. This year the freshmem and sophomore classes combined to make one float and the juniors and seniors worked together on one float. Thursday night the pep rally was held inside, instead of the yearly bon- fire, because of the cold, damp weather. Before the pep rally, a Mel Brooks film, “The Twelve Chairs,” was shown. Upper left. Charlene Geffre and Kristi Schnaidt celebrate ‘‘Hat Day.” Lower left: On “Do Your Own Thing Day” the cheerleaders do their thing to John Swanson. Upper right: On “Cowboy Day,” Rick Haux felt right at home. Lower right: Marcia Mack and Kristi Schnaidt spent time in the library in the children’s section on “Little Kid Day.” 38 Sophomores Sponsor Ball The annual Sweetheart Ball was held on Saturday, February 21 and lasted from 9:00-12:00 p.m. This year’s theme was “Only Yesterday.” The gym was decorated with red, white, and blue streamers. Red, white, and blue balloons hung from the ceiling and picket fences separated the dance floor from the tables. A water fountain accented the dance floor. Nut cups shaped like hats accented the tables. The band that provided music for this year was the “Cahoots.” Punch and crackers were served. At 11:00, the announcement of the new king and queen took place. The candidates from the sophomore class were Lori Erdmann, Lorraine Geffre, Phillip Feickert, and Karley Hoffman. The junior class selected as their candi- dates Susan Kulm, Bobbie Lapka, Eric Rath, and Danny Schooley. Brenda Schumacher and Warren Job, last year’s queen and king, crowned Lorraine Geffre and Eric Rath as the 1976 Sweetheart Queen and King. Advisors for the sophomore class are Miss Pat Rahrick, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hepperle, and Mr. and Mrs. John Daly. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Erdmann and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schooley. Upper left: The Sweetheart candidates await the announcement of the King and Queen for 1976. They are: Lorraine Geffre, Bobbie Lapka, Susan Kulm, Lori Erdmann, Philip Feickert, Dan Schooley, Eric Rath, and Karley Hoffman. Upper right: The results of the votes reveals Lorraine Geffre and Eric Rath the new royalty. Middle left: Senior girls enjoy the surroundings of the big dance. Lower left: Talking with their dates are Bobbie Lapka and Susan Bender. 39 Jrs. Plan Prom “Times of Your Life” was the theme for the annual spring prom on May 1. The banquet started at 7:00 and was catered by the Hiway Cafe of Leola. After the banquet, the program was started by Wayde Blumhardt, welcoming the seniors. Kurtis Kolb gave the senior acceptance and thanked the junior for the work done. Mistress of Ceremonies for the the program was Charlene Geffre. Carol Erdmann was the guest speaker and stressed the point of enjoying the times of your life to the fullest. The wills were read by Susan Yost and the prophecies for the class of 1976 were read by Bobbie Lapka. For enter- tainment during the program Mr. Ochsner sang, “Times of Your Life” and Wanda Morrison sang, “Do You Know Where You’re Going To.” Diane Schooley accompanied both Wanda and Mr. Ochsner. Following the banquet, couples lined up outside the dancing area for the grand march. About thirty couples took part in the grand march. At the end of the march, the couples were announced by Theresa Geffre. After the grand march, the dance started. “Old Man Alfred” provided music for the couples to dance. The dance ended at 12:00. Opposite page, upper left: Waiter, Keith Kracke, and waitress, Kay Albrecht, prepare to serve the dessert. Lower left: Lori Gill dances with her date following the dinner and program. Upper right: Class advisors and senior and junior class officers were honored by sitting at the head table. Lower right: Ten freshmen were chosen by the juniors to serve at the banquet. Front row, left to right: Jennifer Rau, Candice Lechner. Second row: Sally Greeno, Joe Leibel, Billy Taylor, Tim Rath. Third row: Colette Hoffman, Kay Albrecht. Fourth row: Clark Neuharth and Keith Kracke. This page, upper left: Marcia Mack and Don Guthmiller stop at the punch bowl for refreshments. Middle left: The menu served to the juniors and seniors was catered by the Hiway Cafe. Lower left: Wanda Morrison provided entertainment during the program. Above: President, Wayde Blumhaidt, and his date, Susan Kulm, led the grand march. 41 I’ll Always Remember On Friday evening. May 21, forty seniors received their diplomas. The program was held in the high school auditor- ium. Pastor August Borchardt, President of the school board, gave the diplomas to the seniors. “A Past to Honor and a Future to Mold’' was the seniors motto. Their colors were red, white, and blue in honor of the Bicentennial and their flower was the peace rose. Mr. Walt Conahan was the guest speaker for the commence- ment program. Mr. Conahan is a former resident of Leola and graduated from Leola High School. He expressed the point that one should never forget his home and background. Deane Schooley played the processional and recessional. For entertainment, Kathy Neuharth played a piano solo, “Rustles of Spring.” Swing choir, under the direction of Mr. Jim Ochsner, sang, “I’ll Always Remember” and “Do You Know Where You’re Going To?” This year there were seven honor students graduating. Graduating with highest honors was Glen Hoffman; high honors were Joyce Ketterling, Cindy Skott, John Swanson and David Lapka; and honors were Kathy Neuharth and Peggy Hoffman. Following graduation the receiving line was held outdoors, despite the rainy weather. 42 Opposite page, left: Marcie Jundt and Bernadette Kallas adjust their caps and prepare for graduation exercises. Upper right: Seven of the senior girls show off their garters before graduation. They are, left to right: Donna Taylor, Kathy Neuharth, Peggy Hoffman, Carolyn Sieh, Lynn Nesby, Susie Geffre, and Pam Smalley. Lower right: Cynthia Scott con- verses with Jerrilyn Heyd while putting on her robe. This page, upper left: Mr. Marvin Maule pins a flower on the class president, Kurtis Kolb. Middle left: The seniors stand during the invocation. Lower left: For entertain- ment, swing choir sang two numbers: “I’ll Always Remember” and “Do You Know Where You’re Going To?” Right: Speaking to the seniors at the commencement program was Walt Conahan, a Leola High School graduate. 43 Seniors Exit Upper left: Peggy Hoffman, and Steven Kappes were two of the forty seniors graduating at the commencement excercises. Lower left: Following graduation, the seniors were congratulated by friends and relatives. Upper right: Pastor August Borchardt presents LaDonna Kallas with her high school diploma. Lower right: Kathy Neuharth and John Swanson walk in during the processional. Both seniors graduated with honors. FACULTY I ir ' r mg i —- Z3 VI V v 28 When talking ab jut the way nobodv kn6ws better tbai n net , although their l of what happened may bI bit dit feient from the sti To wi many ei; the classroom, were piloted through ] A teacher’s advice is al' available in the classi nxt, “They teach us how to still harder lesson M -Pamel Teachers Aid Day to Day Despite continuing colder classrooms, pushy halls, and longer class periods, teachers, once again successfully com- pleted another year of teaching at Leola High School. All teachers were organizational or class advisors. Some teachers shouldered study hall duty during their free periods. South Dakota’s Education Association was attended by a few teachers November 5, 6, and 7 while others enjoyed a five day vacation. Teacher-Parent Conferences were held at the end of the first nine week period. The conferences were unscheduled and held in the school gym. They helped parents and teachers become better acquainted. Three new teachers were added to the staff of LHS: Mr. Larry Goins, Mrs. Vicky Tipton and Mr. Paul Kindelspire. This was the first teaching experience for Mr. Goins and Mrs. Tipton. Mr. Kindelspire, a 1967 graduate of LHS, had previously taught in McLaughlin, South Dakota. Lloyd Bain was added to the janitor’s staff. He replaced Floyd Hammerick who had worked as a janitor at Leola High School over fifteen years. 46 Opposite page, upper right: Mi. Clark Schemp not only kept the school running smoothly but taught modern problems sixth period. Middle: Mr. Marvin Maule, left, served as high school principal while Mr. Mylo Hoffman divided his duties among grade principal duties, was an eighth grade teacher, and was an eighth grade advisor. Bottom: Student council representatives and officers chose the Homecoming theme, decorated the royalty float, decorated the Christmas tree and served pop to students on the last day of school. They are front row, left to right: Marilyn Weisser, Lori Gill, Peggy Hoffman, Diane Schooley, Jennifer Rau, Charlene Geffre. Second row: Wayne Mack, Eric Rath, John Swanson. Third row: Wendell Kallas and Billy Taylor. Their advisor was Mr. Marvin Maule. Upper left: Miss Jane Giedt kept the library in order and taught eighth grade English. She also was one of the senior advisors. Upper right: Mr. Jim Ochsner (left) directed chorus, girl’s glee, and swing choir. He taught grade music, gave voice lessons and helped the seniors as their class advisor. Mr. Mick Guffey (right) directed “A” and “B” Bands and gave individual lessons to band students. Mr. Guffey was the junior class advisor. Left: Miss Pat Rahrick instructed English 11, 111. and IV and advised the annual staff and paper staff. Other duties included sophomore advisor, play director, and study hall teacher. 47 Teachers Added 48 Opposite page, upper left: Teaching chemistry, micro-biology, biology, and physics was Mr. Gill. Other duties included study hall teacher and eighth grade advisor. Upper left: Mr. Paul Kin- dclspire’s classes consisted of ninth grade science, sociology, psychology, health, and physical education. He coached girls’ basketbaU, track, and wrestling. Mr. Kindelspire was the fresh- men advisor. Middle: Mr. James Goehring taught Algebra I, eighth grade math, geometry, general math, and Algebra II. Mr. Goehring also helped the seniors with their activities. Bottom left: Mr. Duane Daniels taught freshmen English, driver’s educa- tion, and served as high school student counselor. Bottom right: During his first year at LHS, Mr. Larry Goins instructed Ameri- can history, government and world history. Mr. Goins coached football, wrestling and track. Mr. Goins advised the freshmen class. This page, upper left: The industrial arts teacher was Mr. John Daly. This year Mr. Dale coached the football team. The sopho- mores had Mr. Daly as one of their advisors. Upper right: Mrs. Mary Schaffer kept things running smoothly in the business de- partment of the school. Mrs. Schaffer served as business manager for LHS. Middle left: Keeping the athletic department in order, instructing personal finance, bookkeeping and business math were only a few jobs of Mr. Gary Hepperle. He acted as advisor to the freshmen class, coached jr. high football, high school bas- ketball and track. Mrs. Doris Hepperle kept the typing room going teaching classes including typing, shorthand and office practice. Mrs. Hepperle also advised FBLA and the sophomore class. Lower left: Mrs. Vicky Tipton taught Home Economics I, II, III, IV. At LHS she acted as the junior class and FHA advisor. 49 Upper left: Mrs. Delores Baine, Mrs. Maggie Benderwald, Mrs. Dela Hoffman, and Mrs. Lorna Ketterling are the cooks at LHS. Middle left: Mrs. Jean Guffey acts as our speech therapist as she helps Stuart Bicber. Lower left: The School Board mem- bers arc: Gordon Mack, Clarence Rath. Don Zetterlund, Dclmer Haux, and president. August Borchardt. Upper right: The custodians who helped keep our school clean were John Bendewald and Lloyd Baine. Middle right: Mrs. Lillian Kindelspire supervised our study hall for fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth periods each day. Lower right: Mrs. Grecno assists in the library. 50 STUDENT BODY $ The ie£ is quit a bit of tradition ml US. en yeai thd‘$a?ne e Pmts takjfc « Ei_ Vcc so it is nice to remember what made this school yc|r unlike any others. We egm look back and remembeT tliat it rained not only on prom night, but also for the Sweetheart Ball and graduation. I guess with ail that water it was very appropriate fi to be a popular movie. This year the musical was not only in the gym. b of it were also present the lunch room with t as an audience. A few days before graduation we seniors were given strict orders not to do like the seniors ol past and scream and shout halls on the last day of schoi Instead, we took the automotive route and beeped our way the hearts of the administrati The way it w during the school year can't relived, just iCmemoen -Pamela Smalley- Srs. Get Honors The seniors of Leola High School began their year with fifteen extra minutes of school and being unable to get out of school at 2:00. But, never-the-less, seniors coped with the circum- stances to make their last year the best. All seniors anticipated graduation May 21, 1976. To help everyone remember the days left until graduation, the seniors displayed a daily count in Miss Rahrick’s English room. Other anticipated events were Homecoming, the musical, “Oliver,” the senior prom, and for the girls, the Snow Queen contest. The entire class of 1976 had their individual senior pictures taken by Hardins of Aberdeen during the summer or early fall. Hardins had previously been chosen by the class. Seniors as a class were also able to express their views, ideas, and future plans in their senior sketches. Groups of seniors were featured every month in the PIRATE CHATTER, the school newspaper. Many members of the 1976 class were also recognized with awards and honors throughout the year. Kathy Neuharth was selected for All-State Band and voted by her classmates as DAR representative. Mike Maule made All-State Honors Choir. Marilyn Weisser represented Leola at the Snow Queen contest in Aberdeen. Joyce Ketterling and Glen Hoffman were chosen future business leaders by the local FBLA chapter. Over half the class was recognized on the honor roll every nine weeks. Many other seniors were recognized with honors at the awards program and athletic banquet. Seniors representing the Leola Legion Post and Auxiliary at Boys’ State and Girls’ State were: Kathy Neuharth, Peggy Hoffman, John Swanson, and Mike Maule. Glen Hoffman from Leola High School represented the Long Lake Post at Boys’ State. 52 Ronnie Ehresman Susie Geffre Lori Gill JerriUyn Heyd Dale Hoffman Glen Hoffman Opposite page, upper right: Susan Yost, vice- president; Peggy Hoffman, secretary-treasurer; and Kurtis Kolb, president; pose for their aenior class officer picture. Upper left: Terry Jundt and Jerry Jasmer work diligently on the junior-senior tloat, “In Goins Wc Trust.” The juniors and seniors combined their float to cut costs and save time. Bottom left: Cheering heartily the senior girls give the team moral aupport at the Northwestern game. They are: Kathy Neuharth, Carolyn Sieh, Nancy Zclmer, Donna Morseth, and Susie Geffre. All are members of Pep Club. 53 Srs. Research Seniors were required to take English and American govern- ment. In the American government class the point system was used instead of the traditional grading system. Mr. Larry Goins used term questions, tests and other projects to determine their grades. One highlight of the year was a mock court trial. Students played the part of actual court workers. Another highlight was the seniors’ trip to Pierre to watch the State legislature in action. Seniors in Miss Pat Rahrick’s English class began the year studying English stories and authors. The next nine weeks, seniors wrote term papers and presented them to the class. Students wrote on prospective careers or unusual topics. The second semester began with films on William Shakespeare. The class read Shakespeare’s play MACBETH and AS YOU LIKE IT. PYGMALION and GULLIVER’S TRAVELS were also read. The remainder of the year was spent giving declam readings, grammar and doing various types of writing. Chemistry class helped students prepare for college. Many experiments were completed throughout the year accom- panying their textbooks. Mr. Loren Gill taught chemistry. For those interested in progressing their math skills, there was advanced math. Mr. James Goehring taught the five membered class solid geometry, analytic geometry, trigo- nometry, logarithms and calculus. 54 Jerry Jasmer Warren Job Marcie Jundt Opposite page, upper right: Lynn Ncsby and Donna Morseth work on a chemistry experiment in which they are distilling water. Opposite page, right: Seniors Marcie Jundt, Nancy Zelmer and LaDonna Kallas look at exhibits in the halls of the capitol building. The exhibits were dolls dressed as the fust ladies at the inaugural balls. Left: Taking time out before English class are Glen Hoffman, Ronnie Ehresman and Wade Weiszhaar. Senior English classes were sixth and eighth periods. 55 Steven Kappes Joyce Ketterling Douglas Kindelspire Seniors Grow Modern problems and microbiology were two new classes offered to the seniors this year. Modern problems class was taken by students interested in daily, national, state, and local current events. Weekly TIMES, NEWSWEEKS, NATION- AL OBSERVERS, and other periodicals were used as teaching material. Special reports, films, and panel discussions were used to break up the routine. Mr. Clark Schemp instructed the class as a fifth or extra subject. The other new class was micro-biology which dealt with lab work. It was designed for students who might consider be- coming technicians or pursuing a career in the health field after high school. The class was taught by Mr. Loren Gill. The boys in Mr. John Daly’s senior shop class spent most of their time on individual projects. They worked on welding, car bodies, overhauling engines, and repairing old furniture. Seniors and juniors learned about themselves and others when they took sociology and psychology. Each class was one semester in length. They were taught by Mr. Paul Kindelspire. Students learned what happens when people get jobs, get married, join organizations, or deal with each other in countless other ways. Kurtis Kolb Deb Kusler David Lapka 56 Marsha Lechner Sue Leibel Wayne Mack Opposite page, upper right: Glen Hoffman works steadily third period on a shop project. The boys spent most of their time on in- dividual projects. Upper left: NATIONAL OBSERVERS and other weekly periodicals were used as teaching materials in modern problems class. Wade Wciszhaar, Terry Jundt and Lori Gill choose an article to read. Upper right: Changing his identity, Jerry Jasmer gets in the spirit of Kiddie Day. Left: Cynthia Skott works busily on a government assign- ment. Government grades were determined by points. 57 Seniors Prepare Twenty-two seniors attended the annual College Night held at Central High School in Aberdeen, on October 6. Three sessions were held enabling each student to visit three different college representatives. There were colleges from a three state area and the four branches of the armed forces represented. During the year students took the ACT assessment test. Most of the class scores ranged over the national average. Four seniors attended a special ACT workshop in March with counselor, Duane Daniels. The senior class was often given the chance to hear different representatives speak on vocational schools and colleges. Mr. Duane Daniels answered students’ questions on financial aid, scholarships. Family Financial Statement forms, and BEOG forms as students prepared for further schooling after gradua- tion. The senior class once again toured the State Capitol on February 11. Most of the class attended the annual occasion. The seniors had the opportunity to see the fifty-first South Dakota legislature in the last week of session. After being greeted by their senator. LeRoy Hoffman, the seniors visisted Alice Kundert, the State’s auditor. The remainder of the morning was spent touring the capitol building, exhibits in the capitol, the museum, and the flaming fountain. During the afternoon, the seniors sat in on the Senate’s and House of Representatives’ procedures. They were able to hear debates on the important issues of the day. Later in March, Senator Hoffman talked to the seniors about the procedures seen at the tour in Pierre. He explained their actions, the journals, the congressional calendar, and other periodicals used in the state capitol. Mike Maule Doug Merkel Melody Meyer 58 Donna Morseth Kathy Neuharth Carolyn Sieh John Skilbred Opposite page, upper ight: Lynn Nesby and Donna Schaub take a look at Northern State College’s catalog during Senior night. Opposite page, bottom right: Melody Meyer, Dale Hoffman, Peggy Hoffman, and Wayne Mack observe the flaming fountain in Pierre. Seniors also visited the museum, viewed the exhibits in the capitol halls, and observed the legislature in session. Left: Wayne Mack types a reply to the computor. National College of Business came to demonstrate computor programming to interested students. 59 Personal finance offered students financial and business knowledge. Different types of insurance, budgeting, wills, and the stock market were discussed the first nine weeks. Later, their instructor, Mr. Gary Hepperle, issued a special booklet on filling out income tax forms. Business law, a new course, was studied the remainder of the year. Budgeting credit and tax forms were also discussed by the girls in Mrs. Vicky Tipton’s home economics class. To inhance their self awareness, the girls studied family life, self-help projects, and emergency first-aid. The class prepared and served foreign foods. The girls studied wedding plans, a couple’s financial budgeting, and problems in marriage. The year was completed with individual projects including sewing, refinishing furniture, working on crafts, and quilting. In office practice, eight girls spent long hours in the typing room. The girls were assigned to work for a teacher early in the year. The students in office practice improved their typing and shorthand skills, learned to run different machines and had an opportunity to work at an office job. The last six weeks were spent working for local businessmen the last period of the day. Despite the fits, complaints, and argue- ments of office practice, the girls somehow made it. Thanks to Mrs. Doris Hepperle, their instructor, the girls, in the future, will appreciate the knowledge gained in the class. 60 Mickey Skott Pam Smalley John Swanson III Opposite page, upper right; Senior Marilyn Weisser practices good telephone methods in office practice. Lower right: Marcie Jundt. Melody Meyer and Bernadette Kallas demon- strate the correct way to set an aim fracture. This page, right: Ten seniors were members of the Twelve Year Club. They are from left to right: Lori Gill, Susie Geffre, Joyce Ketterling, Lynn Nesby, Jerry Jasmer, Peggy Hoffman, Kathy Neuharth, Mickey Skott, Kurtis Kolb, and John Swanson. The picture was taken on the day of the all-school musical. Wade Weiszhaar Susan Yost Nancy Zelmer 61 Juniors Write The entire junior class wrote their first term papers in English class. They learned the correct format for outlines, footnotes, and bibliographies. Miss Pat Rahrick, the juniors’ English teacher, also had them read American stories and study Ameri can authors. The play. THE CRUCIBLE, by American writer, Arthur Miller, was read aloud in class. Parts were assigned to the students. Cooking new recipes, sewing outfits for themselves, and creating crafts were all home economics projects completed by the junior girls in Mrs. Vicky Tipton’s class. In shop, the boys used their hands to weld, work with small gas engines, and make small rockets. The boys also wrote individual term papers on different parts of a car. Shop class was taught by Mr. John Daly. Bookkeeping, taught by Mr. Gary Hepperle, proved to be challenging for the juniors. They learned the complete ac- counting cycle and then applied it to a set of sample book- keeping books. The students in this class were the first to use new bookkeeping books purchased this year. Another related math class was Algebra II taught by Mr. James Goehring. Students in this class furthered their skills in algebra. They worked factor problems to the simplest form, and worked with quadratic equations to find their linear equations and graphed different types of equations. In shorthand, the junior girls learned the basic shorthand symbols and brief forms. They used this knowledge to take dictation later in the year. Many of Doris Hepperle’s girls qualified for shorthand pins at the annual award’s program. Charlene Geffre Debbie Geffre John Geffre Theresa Geffre Jason Gill Mardell Gisi Jackie Goeshel Donald Guthmiller Gailcn Hauck Tony Haux Brenda Hoffman Jerome Hoffman 62 Opposite page, right: Junior class officers were vice-president, Bobbie Lapka; president, Wayde Blumhardt; and secretary-treasurer, Theresa Geffre. They did much to plan the junior prom. Upper left: John Geffre and Tom Kappes practice welding in shop. Lower left: Gailen Hauck carefully counts the profits from their junior class concession stand. Juniors had concessions at football games, girls’ basketball games, boys’ basketball games, and wrestling matches. Upper right: Checking to make sure all numbers are correct is Mardell Gisi. The junior bookkeeping class learned the complete accounting cycle and then applied it to a set of sample books. Susan Kulm Bobbie Lapka Gary Mack Marcia Mack Julie Potratz Eric Rath Cindy Rueb Janis Schaffner Kristie Schnaidt Dean Schock Judy Schock Dan Schooley 63 Brenda Schumacher Lyle Schumack Joy Shafer Julie Steiger Don Thorpe Earl Weisenburger Tamara Weisser Kent Weiszhaar Gerry West Jeff Wolf ‘ Dan Yost Juniors Earn Money A new class added this year was micro-biology, which was offered to both juniors and seniors. In Mr. Loren Gill’s micro- biology class students did experiments with different bacterial cultures. Micro-biology proved to be very interesting to stu- dents planning a career in the health field. Sociology psychol- ogy was another subject offered to both juniors and seniors. These classes dealt with the behavior patterns of people. The class was taught by Mr. Paul Kindelspire. In the juniors’ history class, students studied American history after the Civil War. They were graded on a point system. Current events were given every Friday. Mr. Larry Goins taught American History. The junior class of 1976 started the year with many enthusi- astic plans for making money for the prom. They held con- cession stands during football games, wrestling matches, and boys’ and girls’ basketball games. They also raffled off a bicycle and had a bake sale. A highlight for many of the juniors was the ordering of their class rings. No one style was dominant among the juniors. Ring styles varied among the students. The class rings were ordered from Jos tens. Upper right: Miss Rahrick lectures in the junior English class on an American author. The juniors also wrote term papers and read Shakespeare’s HAMLET. Lower right: Earl Weisenburger does arc welding during shop class. 64 Sophs Learn English was the only required class for the sophomores. The remainder of the curriculum was chosen by the students them- selves. In English, the sophomores reviewed grammar a semes- ter, studied William Shakespeare’s JULIUS CAESAR, and read the play THE GLASS MENAGERIE. Miss Pat Rahrick was the sophomores' English teacher. In Mr. Gary Hcpperle’s class the sophomores learned the basics in taxes, how to keep bank accounts, and the funda- mentals of income taxes and business partnerships. In another related math class, geometry, students proved geometric figures. Their teacher was Mr. James Goehring. The sophomores learned about man from prehistorical times to modern days in world history. Current events were given every Friday so that students could keep up with modern affairs. Mr. Larry Goins graded students on a point basis. Stu- dents earned points by chapter check-up tests, timelines, and other extra projects. Mr. Gill taught the sophomores biology from new textbooks. The sophomores learned the anatomy of the human body, mammals, and some micro-biology. The big highlight of the biology class was dissection. Martin Geffre, president; Philip Feickert, secretary-treasurer; and Amy Hcagley, vice-president led the sophomore class. Bryant Arioso James Buechler Lori Buechler Ronnie Duvali Lori Erdman Phillip Feickert John Fischer Glen Geffre Lorraine Geffre Martin Geffre Tom Geffre Rick Haux Amy Heagley Wayne Heyd Angie Hoffman Dawn Hoffman Fred Hoffman Jenny Hoffman 65 Class Earns Drafting, isometric drawings, and orthographic construction were all studied by the boys in Mr. John Daly’s shop class. By the second semester the boys were ready to begin on their first shop projects. Each individual built a wood article: table, chest, or gun cabinet. Their work was displayed for the public’s viewing graduation night. The sophomore girls in home economics class began the year with a review of dating and marriage. They sewed outfits, one in class the other outside of class. They studied nutrition and cooked in the kitchen using the metric system and micro- wave oven. The main goal of the sophomore class this year was to raise money for the Sweetheart Ball with the theme “Only Yester- day.” They raised money by sponsoring bake sales with goods donated by the class members. Additional money was made by a sock-hop and class dues. Class officers were Martin Geffre, president; Amy Heagley, vice-president; and Philip Feickert, secretary-treasurer. Sophomore representatives were Wendell Kallas and Diane Schooley. Sophomore advisors were Mrs. Doris Hepperle, Mr. John Daly and Miss Pat Rahrick. Tom Kolb Tony Kusler Doug Lapka Rhonda Layton Linda Mack 66 Opposite page, upper right: Sophomore girls Laura Erdmann, Amy Heagley, and Rhonda Schnaidt talk casually before performing for the Christmas concert. These girls sang in both girls’ glee and chorus. Opposite page, right: Carla Merkel, Donna Potratz, Patty Morrison, Marie Steiger, and Wanda Morrison give their current events to the class. Every Eriday sophomores in the world history class were assigned to current events. Upper left: Myles Sandquist shows a typical sopho- more happy-go-lucky mood in English class. Upper right: Gary Jakober and I red Hoffman use the library to work on their studies. Carla Merkel Patti Morrison Wanda Morrison Brian Nesby Donna Potratz Glenn Rath Virginia Rohrbach Miles Sandquist Rhonda Schnaidt Diane Schooley Marie Steiger Charles Valentine Melody Weisser 67 Frosh Strive The freshmen students had more variety in choice of class curriculum when health was added to their schedule. The class dealt with mental health, physical health, and parts of the body. Health was taught for the first time by Mr. Paul K.in- delspire. Mr. Kindelspire also taught freshmen general science. In science, most of the time was spent on chapter discussion and tests. A few experiments were conducted throughout the year. Mr. James Goehring taught Algebra I and general math to the freshmen class. In Algebra I, students learned the basic steps in algebra and algebraic expressions. General math was fundamentally a review of previous math. In English, most of the freshmen time was concentrated on reading stories from their book, REFLECTIONS IN LITERA- TURE. The freshmen read and compared Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET with the modern WEST SIDE STORY. Mr. Duane Daniels was the freshmen English teacher. He also taught driver's education to the freshmen class. Students in the class were required to have thirty hours of classroom in- struction and five hours of driving experience. The highlight for members of the class was the drive to Aberdeen. Michael Adam Kay Albrecht Mike Beilke Debbie Bender Vincent Brandner Donnie Breitag Joan Dutenhoffer Jerome Geffre Marsha Geffre Debby Goebel Tod Gohl Sally Greeno Debra llauck Jo A lien Hcyd Colette Hoffman Tony Hoffman 68 Opposite page, right: The freshmen class officers are president, Clark Neuharth: vice-president, Jackie Mack; and secretary-treasurer, Colette Hoffman. Freshmen advisors are Mr. Gary Hepperle, Mr. Paul Kin- delspirc, and Mr. Larry Goins. Upper left: Students in third hour typing class prepare for a timed writing. Timed writings were held continually throughout the year so that students could improve their typing skills. Upper right: Mr. Duane Daniels supervises as Debbie Goebel takes her turn at parallel parking. Each student is required to have thrity hours of classroom in instruction and five hours of driving experience. Lower left: Students in English I listen attentively as Mr. Daniels explains art pictures to the freshmen class. Duane Jakober Scott Kolb Keith Kracke Georgiann Lapka Candice Lechner Joe Lei be I Glen Mack Jackie Mack Debbie Mehlhoff Doreen Merkel Clark Neuharth Alana Noble Norman Potratz Tim Rath Jennifer Rau Noreen Schaffner 69 Mel Schanzenbach Kurt Skott Pearl Sperle Billy Taylor Jeff Waltman Debra Weissei Freshmen Join High Schoolers Typing was required for all students in the freshman class. The typing teacher was Mrs. Doris Hepperle assisted by student teachers Mrs. Sharon Ellwanger and Cheryl Hopf. Students learned the basics of typing, caring for their machines, and business procedures. The students often decorated the room with typing art. Later in the year a typing contest was held to see which student cound type the fastest with the least number of errors. Many of the students received typing pins at the annual awards program. The freshman class earned money this year by sponsoring sock-hops. One sock-hop was held after a basketball game and the other after a wrestling match. The traditional freshmen Halloween sock-hop was cancelled this year. Freshmen were required to pay $2.00 for class dues. Presiding over the class were Clark Neuharth, president; Jackie Mack, vice-president; and Colette Hoffman, treasurer. Jennifer Rau and Billy Taylor were class representatives. As the year ended, the freshmen were full priveleged members of the Leola High School student body. Members participated in band, chorus, football, basketball, wrestling, track, FHA, and other school functions. The top event for one freshman girl, Colette Hoffman, was being voted by her fellow class- mates to represent Leola at the Junior Snow Queen contest in Aberdeen. Upper right: The freshmen students in Algebra 1 make good use of spare time. Mr. James Goehring taught both Algebra I and general math to the freshmen classes. Lower right: Todd Gohl, first place, and Jackie Mack, runner-up. were declared winners in the freshmen typing contest. All students entered the contest to see who could type the fastest with the least number of errors. 70 From Row: (left to right) Jeff Merkel, Kevin Smalley, Curtus Duvall, Jody Hoffman, Lance Job, Glen Treftz, Jeff Hoffman, Carl Lapka, Jeff Kessler, Valerie Zandstra. Second Row: Jeff Schnaidt, Brian Hoffman, Miles Blumhardt, Lowell Morrison, Kevin SteckJer, Kevin Rath. Ronald Dutenhoffer, Kurtis Sandquist, John Guthmiller, Lynne Schemp, Jane Yost. Third Row: Leslie Meyer, Carla Borchardt. Patty Kappes, Cindy Weisser, Patty Geffre, Kristi Fischer, Julie Serfoss, Connie Heider, Denise Hoffman. Joyce Feickert, Beverly Morrison, Elizabeth Erdmann. Fourth Row: Kevin Heupel, Eugene Geffre, Kim Jundt, Jolcne Zenker. Julie Geffre, Lori Schnaidt, Gail Valentine, Arlene Zumbaum, James Serfoss, Jeff Kulesa, and Jerome Mack. Eighth Graders Keep Privileges Although the seventh graders were restricted to one classroom, the eighth graders regained most of their previous privileges. Four courses were required of the eighth graders: math, English, social studies and science. The girls were offered home econo- mics as a fifth class. They not only learned to sew and bake, but also studied datmg, personalities, home crafts, and making friends. One of the highlights of the junior high girls was a style show and luncheon presented to their mothers. Many of the girls who took home economics belonged to FHA (Future Homemakers of America) and worked for their junior and chapter activities. All of the boys were required to participate in football, basket- ball, wrestling or track. The boys did well in sports. The eighth grade football team was undefeated, the basketball team had a winning record and track records were broken. Junior high girls' track was added to the sports activities for a second year. Eighth grade cheerleaders were picked by the class at the begin- ning of the year to boost moral. They are Liza Erdmann, Denise Hoffman, Lori Schnaidt, Julie Serfoss and Jolene Zenker. For the first time, eighth graders were allowed into “A Band but only on a trial basis. The graders had to prove themselves worthy on an individual basis to remain in band. The eighth graders helped to raise money through magazine sales. They marched in band, played at concerts and participated in other band functions. Class officers are president, Denise Hoffman, vice-president, Jim Serfoss; secretary, Kristi Fischer; and treasurer, Julie Serfoss. The class advisors were Mr. Loren Gill and Mr. Mylo Hoffman. Jeff Kulesa plays his horn at his lessons. Eighth graders in “A” Band had individual lessons once a week during their free periods. All eighth graders were allowed in “A” Band for the first time on a trial basis. 71 Upper left: Denise Hoffman and Julie Serfoss were two of the eighth grade girls who joined FHA. They helped with the making of the float for Homecoming and with other FHA activities. Lower left: Kim Jundt, Jody Hoffman, Jeff Schnaidt, Lance Job and Kurtis Sandquist enjoy their music class which was directed by Mr. Ochsner. Upper right: Leslie Meyer smiles as she hands her spelling book to Miss Geidt, her English teacher. The eighth grade class had spelling every Friday. Lower right: Eighth grade girls, Denise Hoffman and .Arlene Zumbaum, discover the taste of chocolate fondue. The girls not only baked in Home-Ec., but also studied dating, personality, making friends, crafts and sew- ing. They were instructed by Mrs. Tipton. Graders In Action 72 V V ■ I s W‘ 'k ' ■NAS ?jL'{3z« GRADE$ tS f [ f LA Nothing can measure how much a child learns in grade school, but al ter he completes high school he looks back and K remembers that grade school ‘ was where lie began to grow. In.grade school he is not awaic of important lessons. His mind and heart are carefree and full imagination. Ff he's asked about the past, he just smiles and says, “Well turkey, that's the way it was.” -Pamela Smalley— Front row, left to right: Curtis Krackc, Philip Morrison, Chris Torkelson, Steven Schwartzbauer, Richard Goebel, Colleen Layton, Steven Dutten- hoffer, Larry Geffre, Wayne Kessler. Second row: Mrs. Schwartzbauer, Mike Torkelson, Derek Merkel, Melvin Kallas, Brenda Treftz, Ron Geffre, Todd Buechler, Lori Boyle, Jackie Heider, Kevin Kallas. Third row: Merle Mack, James Guthmiller, Joan Hoffman, Ann Head, Karie Schnaidt, Dana Leibel, Mike Waltman. Craig Zenker, Kathleen Brandner. Fourth row: Scott Salzer, Tim Geffre, Dale Geffre, Brenda Waltman, Laurie Adam, Terri Erdmann, Dean Geffre, Suzanne Zulk, and Shirley Kessler. Seventh Graders Stay In Rooms The seventh graders, previously considered junior high at Leola High School, were restricted to classrooms this year. However, students experienced departmentalization. Depart- mentalization helped to make the transition from junior high to high school easier and less confusing. Teaching the seventh grade students were Mrs. Schwartzbauer and during the second semester, Mrs. Goldie Mardian. Mrs. Mardian taught a combination sixth and seventh grade. Although the seventh graders were confined to one room, recess was still maintained for the students. Much of the recess time was spent on athletic activities and outdoor games. A recess project was a snow fort constructed by the sixth and seventh graders. Marbles was another favorite pastime. The high point for most of the seventh graders was the athletic activities. Seventh grade boys’ football was early in the fall. The seventh grade team often combined with the eighth graders. Later, seventh grade boys participated on the grade basketball team, in exhibition wrestling, in the Groton wrestling tournament, at the AAU tournament, at the YMCA basketball tournament, and in track. Girls participated in track and cheerleading. Shirley Kessler, Kari Schnaidt, and Kathy Brandner led the seventh grade cheering section. Right: Craig Zenker, Karie Schnaidt, and Steven Dutenhoffer listen as their teacher Mrs. Schwartzbauer reviews science material. Mrs. Schwartzbauer taught fifth, sixth, and seventh grade science. 74 Sixth Graders Vary Studies To make geography more interesting, Mrs. Turnwalfs sixth graders wrote to foreign embassies for information about countries they had studied. Other activities included map mak- ing and panel discussions. Music played an important part in the sixth and seventh grad- ers’ day. Most of the students were in the grade choir that met every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The “B” Band met every Tuesday and Thursday. The choirs and band pre- sented musical selections at the Christmas program and at the awards program in the spring. Some of the sixth and seventh graders formed a new class at semester time. The smaller classrooms made it easier for stu- dents to learn. The teacher for the combination sixth and seventh grade room was Mrs. Goldie Mardian. This year physical education was reduced to one day a week. Co-ed classes were held every Tuesday. The sixth graders played basketball, kickball, and had relay team races. Kristi Wciszhaar is being helped by Mrs. Turnwall on fraction problems in arithmatic. Front Row, Left to Right: Mark Ketterling, Kristie Wieszhaar. Mark Rau. Todd Lechner, Mike Ketterling, Robert Zantow, Anthony Kallas, Maria Ann Lvans, Patti Schumacher, Freddy Geffre, Peggy Weisser. Myron Schmidt. Second Row: Mrs. Turnwall, Dawn Rath, Susan Krien, Mark Maroney, David Kallas. Lisa Geffre, Sara Borchardt. Randy Schnaidt, Byron Zantow, Rhonda Waltman. Debbie Duvall, Carol Duvall, Jacqualine Ketterling. Third Row: David Morrison. Stacey Kappes, Sandra Zulk, Sheryl Scherbenske. Brenda Lechner, Karen Mack, Michael Guthmiller, Roderick Schnaidt, Kee- non Stccklcr. David Maule, and Allen Kulesa. 75 Front Row: (left to right:) Theresa Bieber, Danny Geffre. Barbara Serfoss, Marion Zantow, Daniel Lechner, Tammy Kindelspire, Patricia Lapka, Jerry Torkelson. Second Row. Glen Merkel, Cathy Glaesman, Marla Maroney, Paulette Kallas, Dan Rohrbach, James Kessler, Clark Guthmiller. Steven Hen- derson. Third Row: Todd Hoffman, Robert Scherbenske, Cheryl Melhoff, Mary Leibel, Ricky Beilke, Steve Salzer. Lynn Guthmiller, and Brian Geffre. Fifth Graders Begin Band The highlight of the fifth graders was beginning band. The stu- dents who wished to take band chose an instrument to play. They participated in individual lessons and “C Band. Ten of the fifth graders continued in the band program throughout the year. Once a week on Tuesdays the class went to the library. Going to the library gave them a chance to browse for interesting books and to work on their individual reading program. Points were required by their teacher, Mrs. Pade, for a book report award. December brought excitement among the fifth graders. Many of the students had speaking parts in the Christmas play, “Mr. Grumpy’s Toy Shop. The fifth, sixth, and seventh graders experienced departmental- ization for the first time. During morning sessions Mrs. Turn- wall taught all social studies. Mrs. Pade taught all English classes and Mrs. Schwartzbauer taught all science classes. Here the fifth graders choose a book for the week. Every Tuesday was library day for the class. 76 Front Row: (left to right:) Tod Schanzenbach, Colin Hoffman, Craig Bieber, Cynthia Schmidt, Trevor Guthmillcr, Tony Geffre. Second Row: Missy Skott. Sheila Kallas. Dennis Kolb. Mark Geffre, Bradley Krein, Michelle Brandner, JuUe Kulesa. Third Row: Mrs. Schooley. Lcisha Fauth, Robert Mehlhoff. Danny Erdman, Bruce Mack, Todd Schock, John Zulk, Robbie Dutenhoffer, and Mrs. Kulm. Fourth Graders Add Tree Mrs. Kulm’s fourth graders enjoyed many extra projects throughout the year, including a field trip to the local dam in order to observe their surrounding environment. The class im- proved the environment in front of the school by planting a Black Hills spruce for a bicentennial project. The students tried to vary their work by baking two loaves of bread as a follow-up to their study of yeast and micro-organ- isms, 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. They also made ice cream for their Christmas party. Other interesting projects included plays and skits presented to other grade rooms. Mrs. Kulm listens as students read from their reading books. 77 Front Row: (left to right:) Janet Heyd, Gavin Reub, Debra Vilhauer, Vicky Yost, Paula Boyle, Myron Friez, Sandra Bieber. Second Row: Kent Kolb, Michael Treftz, Sidney Fieckert, Scott Geffre, Todd Kessler, Patrick Lapka. Third Row: Mrs. Maule, Kim Kessler, Ronnie Glaesman, Joe Erd- mann, Reed Schnaidt, Randy Scherbenske, Shawna Rott, Jeralyn Sanborn, and Mrs. Schooley. Third Graders Pick Royalty The Valentine’s party was an extra special day for Mrs. Maule’s class. The class chose a king and queen of hearts to rule over the Valentine’s party. A prince and princess of hearts and two pages were picked to help the queen and king pass out treats and valentines. The third graders presented the play, “Traveling Minstrels.” The story was taken from their reading book, FINDING NEW NEIGHBORS. The children presented the play to the first and second graders. Early in the spring the third graders went on a hike and cleaned cleaned up litter found on the playground and uptown. They did this as a special science project. The class ended their year with a special Bicentennial birthday party in honor of the United States’ two hundredth birthday. The class sang songs, made posters in honor of the country, and created painted t-shirts. The third graders listen very attentively during a morning math class. 78 Second Graders Choose Names Mrs. Glaesmen’s second grade class began each morning by choosing a chief or chieftess who led them in the “Pledge of Allegience,” finding the day on the calendar, and reading the note on the board. The twenty-one second graders were divided into two reading groups. The children decided what their names should be. They chose to be called “Big Chiefs'’ and “Geronimos.” A big event for the second graders was their Christmas party. The children exchanged gifts. They made popcorn and ate Christmas treats. Katie Evens furnished a special Christmas tree for the second graders during the Christmas holiday. The halls outside the classroom were always decorated with colored posters or painted art work. A special activity of the class was planting seeds in a box and watching them grow. This extra project was a follow-up to one of their science chapters. Another activity was the fish game. This was a game invented by their teacher, Mrs. Glaesmen, to help tu ?cond graders learn letter sounds. Mrs. Borchardt supervises as Jodi Berreth and Marla Guthmilier take a turn at the system-eighty machine. This machine helped students de- velop better reading ability. front Row: (left to right:) ('lark Kindelspire, Mark Kallas, Jodi Berreth, Lance Ketteriing, Donald Yost, Donna Duvall, Julie Hoffman. Second Row: Mrs. Borchardt, Katie Evens, Tom Rath, Theresa Guthmilier, Mike Kallas, Melissa Maroney, Joni Duvall, Lois Borchardt, Mrs. Glaesman. Third Row: Margaret Rohrbach, Alan Geffre, Kevin Kolb, Rcvi Schaible, Steven Binder. Marla Guthmilier, and Launa Fauth. Second Graders Improve Reading Reading played a big part of Miss Danek’s second graders’ day. Reading classes were held both in the morning and afternoon. Mrs. Borchardt assisted in group reading and individual work. A few of the graders attended Mrs. Merkel’s special reading class. In connection with their book entitled, AROUND THE CORNER, the second graders made a model city out of card- board boxes. At Christmas the second graders made Christmas gifts for their parents. The surprise gifts were card holders made from hangers. They also exchanged gifts among themselves. The children learned about cities in social studies. They learned about the growth of cities and help of community peo- ple. The students took a special field trip to the local post of- fice and printing shop to see them in action. In science they learned about the different kinds of animals and how they live and protect themselves. Miss Danek listens to the second graders read from their reading book entitled, WE ARE NEIGHBORS. Front Row: (left to right:) A J. Schnaidt. Mark Hoffman, Charles Weisser, Marilyn Ketterling, Ricky Reis, Mary Serfoss, Arlette Friez, Mrs. Borchardt, Second Row: Michele Maroney, Roxann Schock, Belinda Rohwedder, Wanda Mack, Kalie Rott.Suzann Bender, Troy Sandmeier, and Mark Wahl. 80 First Graders Create Sandbox For the fall and Thanksgiving seasons, the first graders made an autumn sand table using weeds, leaves, sand and small pump- kins. They also made miniature corn and hay shocks. In No- vember they added the pilgrims, log cabins, Indians and tee- pees. The Christmas play filled the early weeks of December with excitement and lots of practicing for the first graders. The boys performed as toy soldiers and the girls as dolls in the play entitled, “Mr. Grumpy’s Toy Shop.” Mrs. Young, the first grade teacher, helped introduce the skills of reading through a daily word bulletin board. A new and in- teresting experience for the children was the SRA reading kit. This kit helped students develop an individualized reading pro- gram. Each story, exercise, and test was done at the student’s own pace. Mrs. Guffey helped the class further their reading skills with a special class held every other Tuesday. Through the year the first graders read books and made book reports. The first graders eagerly awaited the awards program in May when the children received awards for reading twenty books apiece. Mrs. Young’s room was always decorated with the children’s art. A special feature of their room included a library table. On it they had books for special reading. Later in the year the children read several of these books to the Kindergarten class. They also presented a puppet show to the Kindergarten class and second graders. The show corresponded with their lan- guage studies. Mr. Jim Ocshner accompanies fust graders Jay Schaffer and Stacey Sandorn while singing. The first graders have music every Monday and Wednesday morning. Front Row: (left to right: ) Melissa Bieber, Gary Henderson, Tim Kessler, Carmen Hoffman. Tammy Guthmiller, Russell Schaffner. Second Row: Mrs. Young, Scot Ellwanger, Monica Noble, Sonja Schwartzbauer, Jay Schaffer, Beth Blumhardt, Chad Ellwanger, Mrs. Borchardt. Third Row: Missy Kallas, Cynthia Hoffman, Carey Bunke, Heidi Hepperle, Stacey Sanborn, and Kristi Bieber. 81 Kindergarten Works Plays Kindergarten classes resumed once again as thirty-four registered for the classes. The new class began their school life with a get-acquainted party sponsored by the Leola PTA. As the session began, the Kindergarteners had three main goals ahead: to adjust to school environment, to play with others their own age, and to communicate with adults. Through the year, the children learned numeral concepts, the alphabet, and sight differences and likenesses. Special units on dinasaurs, Hawaii, plants, and health were studied by the class. Music and PE were other parts of the students’ week. The biggest day for the Kindergarten class was when they received their diplo- mas at the awards program. Upper right: Jerry Geffre and Brett Hoffman answer their teacher. Miss Greeno. The students were working with flash cards. Front row, left to right: Miss Greeno, Becky Zantow, Terrill Guthmiller, Tamara Hoffman, Kelli Wahl, Marsha Maroney, Deon Vilhauer, Stacey Fewings, Brenda Schaeffer, Russell Schaffncr, Mrs. Kindelspire. Second row: Kristi Morrison, Jeff Berreth, Kyle Stecklcr, Ricky Glaesman, Diane Yost, Faye Lechner, LeAnn Kessler, Brett Hoffman, Jacky Heyd, Stewart Bieber. Third row. Janet Zulk, Jerry Geffre. Mike Crist, Garry Binder, Neil Geffre, Jimmy Schauer, Jason Fauth, Kristi Erdmann, Jerome Bender, and Luanna Hoffman. 82 Front row, left to right: Cathy Glaesman, Brenda Arioso, Brenda Treftz, Lynne Guthmiller, Susan Krein, Lisa Geffre, Brenda Waltman, Susie Zulk, Patricia Lapka, Sarah Borchardt. Second row: Keven Kallas, Colleen Layton, Shirley Kessler, Derek Merkel, Mark Ketterling, Rick Beilke, Debbie Duvall, Stacey Kappas, Tod Lechner, Patty Schumacher, Mr. Guffey. Third row: Jacky Ketterling, Rhonda Waltman, Carol Duvall, Merole Mack, Steven Dutenhoffer, Ronald Glaesman, Mike Torkelson, Dean Geffre, Chris Torkelson, Marian Zantow, Maria Evans. Fourth row: Freddy Geffre, Clark Guthmiller, Karie Schnaidt, Cathy Brandner, Tim Geffre, Curtis Kracke, Danny Lechner, Jerry Torkelson, Lori Adam, and Theresa Bieber. “B” Band Attends Selby “B” band remained active this year as the graders under the direction of Mr. Mick Guffey prepared for the band. The junior musicians also had Mr. Steve Aaibu for their music instructor during the last nine weeks. Both instructors directed B band and helped give lessons. Individual lessons were taken by all members in the band. The thirty-seven member band was made up of eleven trumpets, five trombones, eight clari- nets, three French horns, two flutes, six drums, one oboe, and one tuba. The band began the year practicing street marching in prepara- tion for future marches in “A” band. “Toyland” and “Green- sleeves” were the songs played by the students at the Christ- mas operetta. They also performed at the annual grade’s awards program. The selections were, “Bahama Holiday'’ and “March Rock.” The big highlight for the junior musicians was the music con- test at Selby. Leola did very well, bringing home twenty-two superior ratings. Upper left: “B” band member Kevin Kallas receives lessons from his instructor. All band members were required to have lessons. 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Sheila 17,18,24,30.32 33.62 Dutenhoffer, Joan 20,68 Duvall, Ronnie 65 Ehresman. Ronnie 52 Erdmann, Lori 16,18,26,27,65,66 Feickert, Phillip 65 Fischer, John 15,25,27,34,65 Geffre, Charlene 17,18.19,24,26, 27.33.34.38.46.62 Geffre, Debbie 62 Geffre, Glen 65 Geffre, Jerome 13,21,68 Geffre, John 16,62,63 Geffre. Lorraine 17,18,26,27, 31.33.34.65 Geffre, Marsha 68 Geffre, Martin 8,13.21,27,28, 29.34.65 Geffre, Susie 17,18,20,26,27, 31.32.33.34.52.53.61 Geffre. Theresa 18,19,23,24, 25.26.27.33.34.62 Geffre, Tom 13,34,65 Giedt, Jane 47 Gill. Jason 30,31,34,62 Gill, Loren 5,48 Gill. Lori 16,17,18,19,26,27, 28.29.34.46.52.57.61 Gisi, Mardell 1830,3233,62,63 Goebel. Debby 20,68,69 Goehring, James 48 Goeshel, Jackie 4,18303233,62 Gohl. Tod 13,21,68,70 Goins, Larry 11,12,20,34,48 Greeno, Imogene 50 Greeno, Sally 16,18,20,24,25, 26.27.29.31.33.68 Guffey, Jean 50 Guffey, Mick 23,24,25,47 Guthmiller, Donald 8,21,34,62 Hauck, Debra 68 Hauck, Gailen 15,21,34,62,63 Haux, Delmer 50 Haux, Rick 16,27,34,38,65 Haux, Tony 16,21,23,24,25,62 Heagley, Amy 16,18,26,2733,65.66 Hepperle, Doris 33,49 Hepperle, Gary 49 Heyd, Jerrillyn 53 Heyd, JoAllen 68 Heyd, Wayne 65 Hoffman, Angie 18.30,33,65 Hoffman, Brenda 18,19,26,2734,62 Hoffman, Colette 18,20,23,25, 26.27.31.32.33.68 Hoffman. Dale 8,16,25,33,34,53, 58.65 Hoffman, Dawn 18 Hoffman. Dela 50 Hoffman, Fred 16,65,67 Hoffman. Glen 53,56 Hoffman, Jenny 18,23,24,26,27, 29.33.65 Hoffman, Jerome 62 Hoffman, Karley 16,21,34,66 Hoffman, Mylo 46 Hoffman, Peggy 4,18,19,23,24, 26.27.34.36.46.52.53.58.61 Hoffman, Tony 21,68,69 Jakober, Duane 13,22,69 Jakober, Gary 15,21,34,66,67 Jasmer, Jerry 18,27,28,34,36, 53.54.57.61 Job, Tim 21,66 Job, Warren 16,17,34,36,54 Jundt, Cindy 32,34.63 Jundt, Marcie 32,54 Jundt, Terry 53,55,57 Kallas, Bernadette 18,20,32,33, 34.55 Kallas, Gabriel 16,34,63 Kallas, LaDonna 20,23,25,26, 27.30.31.32.34.54.55 Kallas, Larry 21,34,63 Kallas, Michael 16,17,66 Kallas, Wendell 27,46,66 Kappes, Rodney 16,21,34,66 Kappes, Ronnie 11,15,21,24,63 Kappes, Steven 16,34,55 Kappes. Tommy 34.63 Ketterling, Janell 18 15,26,27,66 Ketterling, Joyce 24.26,27,33, 55.61 Ketterling, Loma 50 Kindelspire, Douglas 34,55 Kindelspire, Paul 16,17,20,21,48 Kolb, Kurtis 52,56,61 Kolb, Scott 27,69 Kolb, Tammey 18,26,27,31,66 Kolb, Tommy 66 Kracke, Keith 13,21,69 Kulm, Susan 17,18,19,24,25,26, 27.28.29.31.33.34.63 Kusler, Deb 56 Kusler, Tony 66 Lapka. Bobbie 17,18,19,20,24, 26.27.30.34.62.63 Lapka, David 25,56 Lapka, Doug 66 Lapka, Georgiann 18,20,26,27, 30.31.69 Layton, Rhonda 66 Lechner, Candice 16,20,69 Lechner. Marsha 18,26,27,30,32, 34.57 Leibel, Joe 13,21,22,69 Leibel, Sue 16,17,20,26,27,30, 31.34.57 Mack, Gary 63 Mack, Glen 69 Mack, Gorden 50 Mack, Jackie 18,23,24,26,27,29, 31,32,33,68,69,70 Mack, Linda 16,18,26,27,3133,66 Mack, Marcia 17,18,20,22,23,24, 31.33.34.38.63 Mack, Wayne 12,34,46,57,58,59 Maule, Betty 16 Maule, Marvin 46 Maule, Michael 15,18,21,25,27, 34.37.58 Mehlhoff, Debbie 69 Merkel. Carla 18,20,33,66,67 Merkel, Doreen 16,20,69 Merkel, Doug 11,34,58 Meyer, Melody 20,26,27,58 Morrison, Patti 18,20,25,26,27, 30,31,32,66,67 Morrison, Wanda 18,26,27,66,67 Morseth, Donna 18,31,32,53,5439 Nesby, Brian 15,34,67 Nesby, Lynn 18,24,26,27,30,31 54.58.59.61 Neuharth, Clark 13,21,24,25,27, 31.34.68.69 Neuharth, Kathy 18,23,24,25, 26.27.31.36.53.59.61 Noble, Alana 16,18,20,26,27,69 Ochsner, Jim 26,27,47 Potratz, Donna 18,30,33,66,67 Potratz, Julie 63 Potratz, Norman 13,69 86 Rahrick, Pat 30,34,47,64 Rath, Clarence 50 Rath, Eric 16,17,21,27,34,46, 63 Rath, Glenn 27,67 Rath, Tim 16,21,34,69 Rau, Jennifer 16,18,20,24,26, 27,31,32,33,46,69 Rohrbach, Virginia 20,67 Rueb, Cindy 4,18,30,32,33,63 Sandquist, Myles 67 Schaffer, Mary 49 Schaffner, Janis 16,18,20,22, 30.31.32.33.34.63 Schaffner, Noreen 20,69 Schanzenbach, Melvin 13,70 Schemp, Clark 46 Schnaidt, Kristie 18,24,26,27, 32.33.38.63 Schnaidt, Rhonda 16,26,27,66, 67 Schock, Dean 63 Schock, Judy 4,18,26,27,32,63 Schooley, Danny 11,15,21,22, 34.63 Schooley, Diane 17,18,19,24, 26,27,32,33,46,67 Schumacher, Brenda 17,18,19, 24,26,27,31,33,34,64 Schumack, Lyle 64 Shafer, Joy 18 Sieh, Carolyn 18,25,30,32,34, 53.59 Skilbred, John 16,21,25,27,28, 29.30.31.34.59 Skott, Cynthia 57,59 Skott, Kurt 70 Skott, Mickey 11,34,60,61 Smalley, Pamela 17,18,24,26, 27,28,29,30,31,34,60 Sperle, Pearl 18,26,27,70 Steiger, Julie 64 Steiger, Marie 66,67 Swanson, John 11,12,14,15,23, 24,25,29,38,46,60,61 Taylor, Billy 13,21,46,70 Taylor, Donna 32,61 Thorpe, Don 15,21,27,34,64 Tipton, Vicky 32,49 Valentine, Charles 21,34,67 Valentine, John 16,58,61 Waltman, Jeff 13,70 Weisenburger, Earl 15,30,31, 34,64 Weisser, Debra 70 Weisser, Marilyn 8,32,35,46, 61 Weisser, Melody 20,32,34,67 Weisser, Tamara 32,64,67 Weiszhaar, Kent 8,16,64 Weiszhaar, Pam 6,18,20,24,27, 31,70 Weiszhaar, Wade 57,61 West, Gerry 16,64 Wolf, Jeff 5,64 Yost, Charlene 16,18,20,26,27, 30.70 Yost, Charlotte 16,18,20,26,27, 30.70 Yost, Susan 26,27,28,30,52,61 Zelmer, Dennis 13,21,70 Zelmer, Nancy 8,16,17,18,26, 27,30,31,32,53,54,61 Zetterlund, Gordon 50 87 Buccaneer 1976 Kathy Neuharth and LaDonna Kallas, Editors Susan Kulm and Marcia Mack, Jbnior Editors Pat Rahrick. Advisor J j Carolyn Sieh, Earl Weisenburger, Jason Gill, Sheila Daniel, Photographers Class portraits and group formals; Hardin Photography, Aberdeen, S,D. v thri this book frpm. r, 1 count tlie As Ip C°N number of ti I look at who I am standing or of times 1 am seen or m N m b. I x an lire m ulo. my hair, m sitting by clothes. ' No matter how I appear, in my heart I am |1 ways proud to say that I’m pictured within these pages. I compare myself to my friends, my foei I won pare niyself to my friends, it onder iffwill re mem bar the people th u gh high seliool Uut th i v made me jealous or made'me ci . II 1 remember the many limes I swallowed my pride or was ; , embarrassed over something stupid? Does anyone ever forget? Will I forget the people that made me laugh or that 1 shared a private moment with? Will 1 foiget someone who idolized me or was jealous of me? Xu| Will I forget? No, I realize, my friend, will never forget that “That’s the way it was VJ -Pamela Smalley-