Leola High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Leola, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1979 volume:

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UPPER LEFT: Jenny Rau, Glen Mack, and Mel Schamenbach at thier lockers between classes. UPPER RIGHT: Class officers, Secretary- Treasurer, DonBreiteg, President, Pearl Sperle, and Vice President, Keith Kracke. MIDDLE RIGHT: Todd Gohl and Tim Rath pose for a picture. BOTTOM RIGHT: Dennis Zelmer reads the U. S. News during Modem Problems. 4 Seniors Mike Adam Deb Bender Kay Albrecht Vince Brandner Mike Beilke Don Breitag Joan Dutenhoffer Jerome Geffre Marsha Geffre Seniors 5 n ♦ t 0 r 0 Joallen Heyd Colette Hoffman Tony Hoffman 6 Seniors Duane Jakober Scott Kolb Keith Kracke Georgiann Lapka Candice Lechner Seniors 7 Clark Neuharth 1 4 H f -'V X f V Tim Rath Jenny Rau Noreen Schaffner Melvin Schanzenbach Steve Schwarz Kurt Skott Pearl Sperle 8 Seniors Jackie Sudlow- Bill Taylor Jeff Waltman Charlotte Yost Alfred Zantow Dennis Zelmer Seniors 9 The twelve year club consists of, BACK ROW: Duane Jakober, Clark Neuharth, Glen Mack, Vince Brandner, Don Breitag, Keith Kracke, Mel Schanzenbach, Mike Adam, Kurt Skott, JeffWaltman, Scott Kolb, and Alfred Zantow. MIDDLE ROW: Tony Hoffman, Doreen Merkel, Jenny Rau, Colette Hoffman, Georgiann Lapka, Jackie Mack, Deb Bender, Pearl Sperle, and Marsha Geffre. FRONT ROW: Joallen Heyd, Noreen Schaffner, Dobra Weisser, Pam Weiszhaar, Candice Lechner, Bill Taylor, and Jerome Geffre. Seniors Express Their Opinions The year 1979 had a special significance to everyone at LHS. Some of the seniors expressed their opinions about their last year. It's a time that will always be cherished and remembered. I loved it. I'd like to live all those good times over again. It was fun, but I'm glad it's over. Seniors have a snow fight while waiting for the photographer. 10 Seniors So not follow wljara tiff patlj laada. Satljar go wljara tljera to no patlj and laaue a trail. f oiea£ m (Hlaaa SUowar: fallow Soar (Hlaaa (Holora: Ulna fallow Seniors 11 Seniors Explore New Horizons Classes required for the seniors were English IV and government. Other classes offered were modern problems, physics, shops, advanced math, Algebra II, and office practice. Business law was offered the first semester, and personal finance was offered the second semester. The office practice girls worked up town in a business office during seventh hour for the last six weeks of school. During the last nine weeks of government, the seniors were on their own. They took oral tests and covered the remaining chapters at their own speeds. Six chapters were necessary to pass the course. The annual term paper ended the seniors' last year of English. CLASS OF 7 S Is 12 Seniors Seniors 13 Opposite page, UPPER LEFT: Senior boys participate in P. E. LOWER LEFT: Graduation countdown. UPPER RIGHT: Pam Weiszhaar finishes her stencil unit in office practice. MIDDLE RIGHT: Don Breitag and Jerome Geffre relax in the library. LOWER RIGHT: Char Yost and Jake Sudlow are caught in the act. This page, UPPER LEFT: Keith Kracke repairs an engine as a shop project. LOWER LEFT: Georgiann Lapka works on her transcribing unit for office practice, UPPER RIGHT: Seniors express their emotion at a class meeting. LOWER RIGHT: Photographer takes Scott Kolb by surprise in the library'. Honors Reflect Senior Efforts Eight students from the graduating class of 1979 were honored for their various efforts. Jackie Mack was chosen as Leola's Daughter of American Revolution candidate. She was also chosen as a Girls' State representative from Leola. The two Boys' State representatives from Leola were Mike Adam and Clark Neuharth. Long Lake Girls' Stater was Colette Hoffman, and Boys' Stater was Tim Rath. The five seniors graduating with honors were Jackie Mack, highest honor; Clark Neuharth, high honor; and Joallen Heyd, Georgiann Lapka, and Pam Weiszhaar, honor. OPPOSITE: Those attending Girls' and Boys' State from Leola and Long Lake were: Mike Adam, Clark Neuharth, and Jackie Mack, Leola, and Colette Hoffman and Tim Rath, Long Lake. ABOVE: Seniors graduating wit honors were: Jackie Mack, highest honor; Clark Neuharth, high Honor; Joallen Heyd, Georgiann Lapka, and Pam Weiszhaar, honor. OPPOSITE: Jackie Mack, Leola's DAR representative. 14 Seniors e £ s Hrrxe. is uSj voit-Vv us anc b W nd as. V W -VV 'vr V. o r uiV a vovi V appen toi|Vi 3fr 0U3 , « e.e- uoY at iS 'napperung -today , and cWcrisb oiha happened vj t. t. 2-rdlay. Marsha And Tim Chosen Homecoming was celebrated in Leola on September 22. Coronation took place Friday morning in the gym. Queen Marsha Geffre and King Tim Rath were chosen by the student body. Classes, clubs, mixed chorus, and swing choir provided entertainment for the morning festivities. After lunch the parade began with the band marching to That Old Black Magic . The Pirates took on the Northwestern Wilcats at the annual Homecoming game. The Pirates came out victorious with a score of 30-0. A disco dance held at the gym ended the Homecoming festivities. ABOVE: Marsha Geffre and Tim Rath, the Homecoming Royalty. RIGHT, TOP TO BOTTOM: Candidates Colette Hoffman and Joe Leibel; Pam Weiszhaar and Bill Taylor; Jenny Rau and Keith Kracke. 16 Homecoming . r H' rCzr TOP LEFT: Freshmen entertain with skit. TOP RIGHT: Jenny 'Vince'' Rau and Colette Hoffman present FBLA skit. MIDDLE LEFT: Val Zandstra and Julie Serfoss dress for ' 'Baby Day''. MIDDLE RIGHT: Royalty Float BOTTOM LEFT: Marsha is crowned queen. BOTTOM RIGHT: Freshmen-Sophomores win float competition. Homecoming 17 Sweetheart Ball The Sweetheart Ball, originally scheduled for February 16, 1979, was postponed because the weather was disagreeable. It was rescheduled for the following week, but again finally cancelled. The sophomore class instead sponsored a KABR disco dance in April. Denise Hoffman and Kevin Heupel were belatedly crowned Sweetheart King and Queen, however, on May 9 at the Award's Day Program. Other members of the royal court were Shirley Kessler, Kathy Brandner, Jolene Zenker, Dana Leibel, Mike Waltman, and Jody Hoffman. OPPOSITE: Sweetheart Queen Denise Hoffman and Sweetheart King Kevin Heupel. Sweetheart Royalty were : Shirley Kessler, Kathy Brandner, Jolene Zenker, Queen Denise Hoffman, King Kevin Heupel, Mike Waltman, Jody Hoffman, and Dana Leibel. 18 Sweetheart Ball We've Got Tonight On April 28, 1979, the junior class of Leola High School presented to the senior class, We've Got Tonight. The gym was decorated in medium blue and silver. A bridge entrance and gazebo in the center of the floor accented this imaginative evening. The banquet started at 8:00 PM with a program and grand march following. The menu consisted of ham, swiss steak, baked potatoes, a salad bar, cake, milk, punch, and coffee. The delicious meal was catered by the Hi-Way cafe and served by Pam Albrecht, Peggy Weisser, Patti Schumacher, Sandy Zulk, Rhonda Waltman, Fred Geffre, Mark Ketterling, Alan Kulesa, Myron Schmidt, and Todd Lechner. A welcome was given by the junior class President Lynne Schemp, and the acceptance was by the senior class President Pearl Sperle. Entertainment followed with Lowell Morrison and John Guthmiller singing Somewhere in the Night . Following the song, Master of Ceremonies Miles Blumhardt introduced our speaker for the evening, Allan Guthmiller. Following the speech, there was more entertainment, and the senior class wills were read by Bill Taylor and the class prophecy, written by Miles Blumhardt, was read by Kristie Fischer. Following a poem by Leslee Meyer, Kevin Heupel sang the proms theme song. After the program, the couples were instructed where to go to line up for the grand march. Music was provided by Precious Cargo from Aberdeen, South Dakota. The theme song was played by the band during the entrance of the couples to the Grand March. TOP: Lowell Morrison and John Guthmiller provide entertainment for the prom. BOTTOM: Jody Hoffman and Kristie Fischer participating in the Grand March. Prom 19 UPPER LEFT: Head table goes through lunch line. LOWER LEFT: Master of Ceremonies, Miles Blumhart. UPPER RIGHT: Advisors. MIDDLE: Couples dance to the soft music of the band. MIDDLE RIGHT: Kay Albrecht and Deb Hauck enjoy the prom. LOWER RIGHT: Waiters and waitresses for the prom were Fred Geffre, Todd Lechner, Peggy Weisser, Mark Ketterling, Pam Albrecht, Allan Kulesa, Rhonda Waltman, Sandy Zulk, Patti Schumacher, and Myron Schmidt. 20 Prom UPPER LEFT: Speaker Allen Guthmiller. LOWER LEFT: Leslie Meyer and Dave Morrison provide entertainment. UPPER RIGHT: Grand march. LOWER RIGHT: Juniors and seniors dance with their dates at the Prom. Prom 21 May 11 Is Graduation Day Members of the senior class gathered at 8:00 p.m. on May 11th for their final evening together at LHS. Graduates wore yellow roses, their class flower. The stage was decorated in their class colors, yellow and blub. Rev; R.W. Schwarz, pastor of the Salem-Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Long Lake gave the invocation and benediction. Mr. Larry Gauer, a former teacher and coach in Leola who now lives in Bowdle, gave the commencement address. The swing choir sang three selections, I'll Always Remember, We Never Really Say Good- bye, and Friends, I Will Remember You. Joan Hoffman played the processional and recessional. She also played If as the Seniors were receiving their diplomas. Special music for baccalaureate was provided by Jackie Mack, who played a piano solo called The Homecoming, and Clark Neuharth who sang Into His Loving Arms. The processional and recessional were played by Joan Hoffman. 22 Graduation OPPOSITE PAGE. LOWER LEFT: Seniors move their tassels from right to left. UPPER RIGHT: Speaker Mr. Larry Gauer. LOWER RIGHT: Vince Bradner receives his diploma. THIS PAGE, UPPER LEFT: Mrs. Althea Lapka pins Pam Weiszhaar's flower on her. MIDDLE LEFT: Seniors sign caps before graduation. LOWER LEFT. Char Yost and Pam Weiszhaar show emotion after graduation ceremonies. UPPER RIGHT: Senior girls and Joe Leible display their garders. LOWER RIGHT: Glen Mack, Mike Adam, and Kurt Skott get ready for the graduation ceremony. Graduation 23 Baccalaureate Services Held Baccalaureate services were held on Sunday, May 6, at 8:00 p.m. in the Leola High School gym. Rev. R.W. Schwarz, pastor of the Salem-Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Long Lake delivered the message, Facing the Realities of Life. UPPER LEFT: Marsha Geffre walks across the stage after receiving her diploma. UPPER RIGHT: Seniors embrace each other after graduation. 7 t c KyA ewn A 24 Graduation Time, is an impocVarvt pari oV our Uv) ts. Vd t. Y- ao . Vo iafce VVit V m . Vt do VW ■VWmjjs VY aV uovU maU us UiV a ooanV Vo , Ptarl Spe'l FHA Spaghetti Supper A Great Success The Leola Future Homemakers of America held their spaghetti supper again this year. The girls put much work and effort into the supper to make it a great success. The annual spring style show took place in May. Many beautiful outfits were styled and modeled by members and nonmembers alike. Leola Future Homemakers of America officers were: Mrs. Daniel, Advisor, Marsha Geffre, Debbie Goebel, Jackie Mack, Jenny Rau, Kristi Fischer, Kay Albrecht, Candice Lechner, and Joyce Feickert ABOVE: The FHA and FBLA girls took turns at the running of the concession stand during the District Five Girls Basketball Tournament held in Leola. Future Homemakers of America members were: Debbie Bender, Denise Hoffman, Julie Cox, Colleen Layton, Lynne Schemp, Jolene Zenker, and Moira Evans. 26 FHA FBLA Fundraisers Jenny Rau was elected as the 1978-1979 state FBLA secretary and Jackie Mack as the state parliamentarian. The Leola chapter of the FBLA sponsored various money- raising activities this year to help send many of the members to the spring FBLA convention in Sioux Falls. LEFT: Shirley Kessler, Suzie Zulk, and Kathy Brandner make FBLA posters. Members of FBLA include FOURTH ROW: Debby Goebel, Sandy Zulk, Pearl Sperle, Candice Lechner, Maria Evans, Brenda Lechner, and Patti Schumacher. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Hepperle, Patty' Geffre, Lori Schnaidt, Kristi Weiszhaar, Jackie Sudlow, Deb Bender, Charlotte Yost, Jolene Zenker, Shirley Kessler, and Stacey Kappes. SECOND ROW: Jenny Rau, Pam Weiszhaar, Colette Hoffman, Jackie Mack, Suzie Zulk, Kathy Brandner, and Lynne Schemp. FIRST ROW: Dawn Rath, Susie Krein, Marsha Geffre, Kristi Fischer, and Beverly Morrison. FBLA 27 Pirate Chatter Continues The Leola High School paper, The Pirate Chatter, continued publication this year under Editors, Georgiann Lapka and Deb Goebel; and Junior Editor Bev Morrison. The staff was supervised by Mr. Schemp and Mrs. George. Staff members Bev Morrison and Patty Geffre discuss new ideas for the paper. The paper staff consisted of: FRONT ROW: Patty Charlotte Yost, Debbie Goebel, Georgiann Lapka, Geffre, Mike Adam, and Bev Morrison. BACK ROW: Marsha Geffre, and Pearl Sperle. 28 Paper Staff Members of Annual Staff include: BACK ROW: Arlene Zumbum, Patty Geffre, Bev Morrison, Colette Hoffman, Pam Weiszhaar, Candice Lechner, Debby Goebel, Georgiann Lapka, Rhonda Waltman, Carol Duvall, Joan Hoffman, and Laurie Adam. MIDDLE ROW: Mrs. George, Shirley Kessler, Kathy Bradner, Brenda Waltman, Marsha Geffre, Clark Neuharth, Keith Kracke, Jackie Sudlow, Joyce Feickert, Denise Hoffman, Deb Bender, Kristi Fischer, Jolene Zenker, and Merle Mack. FRONT ROW: Jane Yost, Suzie Zulk, Miles Blumhardt, Jenny Rau, Jackie Mack, Pearl Sperle, and Julie Geffre. Pirate Memories Preserved Memorable events of 1978-79 were preserved for students of LHS by members of the annual staff. Editors for the 1979 Buccaner were Jackie Mack and Pearl Sperle; Junior Editors chosen were Jane Yost and Miles Blumhardt. The staff was directed by Mrs. Julie George. Carol Duvall and Rhonda Waltman work on layouts for the annual. Annual Staff 29 . PIRATES Cheering Toward 1 During our victorious year, the cheerleaders held pep rallies to boost enthusiasm at school during the sports seasons. They put on skits and led cheers at the pep rally held uptown during Homecoming. The MBM team cheerleaders were able to help cheer with the A squad at the District and Regional Tournaments. TOP LEFT: Football cheerleaders wait for the team to return to the field for the second half at the Homecoming Game. TOP RIGHT: A basketball cheerleaders perform school song. MIDDLE: Girls Basketball cheerleaders were: Shirley Kessler, Pearl Sperle, Deb Bender, and Jolene Zenker. BOTTOM: Football cheerleaders were: Geirgiann Lapka, Kristi Fischer, Pam Weiszhaar and Colette Hoffman. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: A team cheerleaders were: Denise Hoffman, Jenny Rau, Colette Hoffman, and Pam Weiszhaar. MIDDLE: 1'B'1 team cheerleaders visit with the opposing team. BOTTOM LEFT: A and B squads practice formation. RIGHT: ' 'B'' team cheerleaders were: Kathy Brandner, Kristi Weiszhaar, and Patti Schumacher. 30 Cheerleaders Cheerleaders 31 Leola High School's A Band included: FOURTH ROW: Kevin Heupel, David Morrison, Leslee Meyer, Clark Guthmiller, Danny Lechner, Tony Geffre, Candice Lechner, Fred Geffre, Jody Hoffman, Carol Duvall, Rick Beilke, Jim Guthmiller, and Stacey Kappes. THIRD ROW: Mr. Guffey, Director, Suzie Zulk, Patti Schumacher, Theresa Beiber, Michelle Brandner, Cindy Schmidt, Carl Meire, Tod Schanzenbach, John Zulk, Marian Zantow, Rhonda Waltman, Brian Hoffman, Mike Beilke, Steve Dutenhoffer, Jackie Ketterling, Debbie Duvall, Mark Rau, Jeff Kulesa, and Kathy Brandner. SECOND ROW: Sandy Zulk, Brenda Arise, Kathy Glaesman, Shirley Kessler, Clark Neuharth, Paul Fischer, Kevin Rath, Merle Mack, Colleen Layton, Leisha Fauth, Kevin Smalley, Derek Merkel, and Colette Hoffman. FIRST ROW: Kristi Fischer, Jenny Rau, Lynn Schemp, Brenda Waltman, Joyce Feickert, Jackie Mack, Denise Hoffman, Pam Weisahaar, Laurie Adam, Doreen Merkel, Julie Kulesa, and Donna Shafer. ABOVE: Band Council included: Clark Neuharth, Mike Beilke, Jenny Rau, Pam Weiszhaar, Jackie Mack, Leslee Meyer, Patti Schumacher, Jody Hoffman, and Steve Dutenhoffer. RIGHT: Mr. Guffey gives Stacey Kappas lessons. 32 Band Band Performs At Districts The band, under the direction of Mr. Mick Guffey, performed at both the girls' and boys' district basketball tournament this year. Their pop repertory included such songs as The Theme from MASH, Lady of Spain, and The Beer Barrel Polka. The marching band led the Homecoming parade and also participated in the Gypsy Day parade in Aberdeen. During the holiday season the band presented its annual Christmas concert and in March performed its spring concert. UPPER LEFT: Mr. Guffey and All-State Band members Clark Neuharth and Kevin Heupel. MIDDLE LEFT: Marching band participates in Homecoming festival. LOWER LEFT: Band plays at pep rally. ABOVE: Band performs at football game. Band 33 UPPER LEFT: Vocalists receiving a 1 rating at contest were: Lowell Morrison, Colette Hoffman, Tim Rath, Kristie Fischer, and Clark Neuharth. LOWER LEFT: The trumpet quartet consisting of Jackie Ketterling, Brain Hoffman, Mike Beilke, and Steve Dutenhoffer received a 1 rating at contest. UPPER LEFT: Instrumentalists receiving a 1 rating at contest were: Clark Neuharth, Laurie Adam, Joan Hoffman, and Merle Mack. LOWER RIGHT: Members of the girls triple trip which received a 1 rating at contest were: TOP ROW: Colette Hoffman, Kristie Fischer, and Jenny Rau. MIDDLE ROW: Jackie Mack, Pearl Sperle, Laurie Adam, and Joan Hoffman, accompanist. BOTTOM ROW: Stacey Kappes, Georgiann Lapka, and Lynne Schemp. 34 Contests Stage Band Makes Tour For the first time in school history, the LHS stage band, under the direction of Mr. Mick Guffey, went on tour with the Leola Swing Choir. Earlier in the year the stage band participated in a co-concert with the Swing Choir, performing many familiar songs. These included: Including Me, Mercy, Mercy Mercy, All the Things You Are, and Overtime. Stage Band members include the following students: BACK ROW: Kevin Smalley, Derek Merkel, Jeff Kulesa, Brian Hoffman, Mike Beilke, Steve Dutenhoffer, Merle Mack, Kevin Heupel, and Colette Hoffman. MIDDLE ROW: Debbie Duvall, Jackie Ketterling, Jim Guthmiller, Stacey Kappes, Clark Neuharth, Kathy Brandner, and Shirley Kessler. FRONT ROW: Fred Ceffre, David Morrison, Jackie Mack, and Director Mick Guffey. Stage Band 35 Chorus Presents Three Concerts During the 1978-79 school year, the Leola High School Mixed Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Jim Ochsner, presented three concerts. Instead of the usual carols, the Christmas Concert was highlighted by a selection entitled Down From His Glory, which featured both songs and narration. Several selections from Camelot were sung during the Spring Concert, and the Pops Concert was highlighted by The Golden Age of Rock and Roll, The Best of Buddy Holly, and the hit tune You Needed Me. Chorus members include: BACK ROW: Mike Guthmiller, Skott Kolb, Lowell Morrison, Jerome Geffre, Keith Kracke, Tim Rath, Don Breitag, Kevin Heupel, Tim Geffre, David orrison, Allen Kulesa, Clark Neuharth, Miles Blumhardt, and Jim Guthmiller. FOURTH ROW: Anthony Kallas, Glen Spitzer, Todd Lechner, David Kallas, Rick Goebel, Mark Marone, Melven Kallas, Kurt Kracke, Mike Ketterling, Mark Rau, Keenan Steckler, David Maule, Merle Mack, and John Guthmiller. THIRD ROW: Leslee Meyer, Jolene Zenker, Kristi Fischer, Terry Erdmann, Brenda Waltman, Shirley Kessler, Suzie Zulk, Carol Duvall, Lori Schnaidt, Dawn Rath, Marsha Geffre, Deb Bender, and Charlotte Yost, SECOND ROW: Stacey Kappas, Lori Adam, Suzie Krein, Denise Hoffman, Kathy Brandner, Brenda Lechner, Sandy Zulk, Jenny Rau, Pam Weiszhaar, Brenda Arioso, Joan Hoffman, and Pearl Sperle. FRONT ROW: Nlr. Oschner, Georgiann Lapka, Colette Hoffman, Kristi Weiszhaar, Rhonda Waltman, Pam Albrecht, Patti Schumacher, Lynn Schemp, Jackie Ketterling, Deb Goebel, Jackie Sudlow, Jane Yost, and Jackie Mack. 36 Chorus UPPER LEFT: Chorus sings at Homecoming. UPPER RIGHT: All State Chorus members, FRONT ROW: David Morrison, Georgiann Lapka, Jackie Mack, and Clark Neuharth. Alternates, BACK ROW: Lowell Morrison, Kristi Fischer, Jenny Rau, and Jim Guthmiller. MIDDLE: David Morrison, Keith Kracke, and Jim Guthmiller practice their trio. BOTTOM: Chorus officers; Pam Weiszhaar, Kevin Heupel, and Jenny Rau. ABOVE: Mr. Ochsner directs at the Christmas Concert. Chorus 37 Swing Choir included the following students: BACK ROW: Jolene Zenker, Kevin Heupel, Kristie Weiszhaar, Lowell Morrison, Jennifer Rau, Keith Kracke, Kristie Fischer, Tim Rath, Pam Weiszhaar, Tim Geffre, and Stacey Kappes. MIDDLE ROW: Mark Rau, Denise Hoffman, Dana Leigel, Joan Hoffman, Curtis Kracke, Lynne Schemp, Merle Mack, Colette Hoffman, Jim Guthmiller, Georgiann Lapka, Melvin Kallas, and Pearl Sperle. FRONT ROW: David Morrison, guitar, Fred Geffre, drums, Jackie Mack, piano, and Director Jim Ochsner. Swing Choir Performs The Leola Swing Choir, under the direction of Jim Ochsner performed many times through out the year. They gave concerts at various churches, a Production Credit Association convention, and school concerts. They, along with the stage band, exhibited their talents during the annual spring tour of the surrounding area. 38 Swing Choir TV ey VV e. -V� ms. -Vo u - V a-V -vWy The student council included: Kathy Brandner, Sandy Leibel, Denise Hoffman, Vince Brandner, Marsha Zulk, Tim Rath, Kevin Heupel, Pam Weiszhaar, Dana Geffre, and Debbie Weisser. Rath Heads Student Council Tim Rath headed the student council for the 1978-1979 school. Vice- President Marsha Geffre and Secretary-Treasurer Pam Weiszhaar, along with the class representatives, aided him in his job. Assisting the student council was one of Mr. Marvin Maule's duties as high school principal. He was also a study hall teacher. OPPOSITE: Mr. Marvin Maule takes time out to pose for the photographer. 40 Curriculum UPPER LEFT: Mr. Mylo Hoffman served as elementary principal and also taught the fifth grade class in the mornings. MIDDLE LEFT: Mrs. Lila Rau assisted the business manager. LOWER LEFT: Mrs. Mary Schaffer was the school’s business manager. UPPER RIGHT: School Board members were: BACK ROW: Gordon Mack t Elmer Zulk, and Francis Kallas. Front Row: Harlan Krein and Ron Bieber. LOWER RIGHT: Serving as school superintendent and teachING Modem Problems was Clark Schemp. Curriculum 41 Music Makes The World Go Round Director of LHS's band was Mr. Mick Guffey. The band performed at the girls' and boys' district basketball tournaments. Mr. Guffey gave weekly lessons to the instrumentalists. He also taught a music theory class and advised the sophomore class. Mr. Jim Ochsner headed the vocal music department. He directed mixed chorus, boys' and girls' glee clubs, and swing choir, gave individual voice lessons, and advised the junior class. ABOVE: Mr. Jim Ochsner poses for picture. TOP: Mr. Guffey gives Debra Vilhauer lessons. MIDDLE: Mr. Guffey directs band during a practice session. BOTTOM: Mr. Ochsner teaching an elementary music class. 42 Curriculum Business Is Rewarding Mr. Gary Hepperle tuaght business math, accounting, and business law-personal finance. He served as athletic director and coached boys’ basketball and junior high athletics. He was also a senior class advisor. Mrs. Doris Hepperle taught shorthand, typing, and office procedure. The office procedure class, which consisted of fifteen senior girls, worked for local businessmen during the last nine weeks' period. She was also FBLA and freshman class advisor. UPPER LEFT: Gail Valentine and Patty Kappes work on shorthand. MIDDLE: Colette Hoffman works on 10-key adding machine. BOTTOM: Mr. and Mrs. Hepperle. UPPER RIGHT: Candice Lechner is engrossed in her work. Curriculum 43 Mrs. Julie George taught English II, III, and IV. The English classes studied grammar, literature, and did term papers and speeches. Mrs. George also advised the sophomore class, annual staff, and paper staff. Mrs. Guffey teaches English I and is the speech therapist. The Enlgish class studied West Side Story and did panel discussions. UPPER RIGHT: Freshmen participate in class panel. MIDDLE RIGHT: Juniors work on English assignment. 44 Curriculum Students Gain Knowledge Responsible for guiding students through the world of words was School Librarian, Mrs. Gay Galles. Mrs. Galles also supervised student librarians and served as a junior class advisor. Mrs. Susan Ackerson, Title I Reading Instructor, helped to make the printed page more accessible to elementary students by teaching and reinforcing reading skills. UPPER LEFT: Mrs. Galles demonstrates the card catalog. MIDDLE LEFT: David Kallas and Tod Lechner discover something interesting. LOWER LEFT: Matthew Ketterling and Mr. Ackerson enjoy reading. ABOVE: Jerome Mack searches the shelves. Curriculum 45 Students Learn Skills The Industrial Arts department was headed by Mr. John Daly. Shop I, II, and III were instructed in building, welding, and graphing. Mr. Daly also advised the freshmen class and was assistant basketball and football coach. Mrs. Alverde Daniel was in charge of the Home Economics department, FHA, and was a senior class advisor. The home ec. classes learned the arts of cooking and sewing. UPPER RIGHT: Senior boys work on shop projects. MIDDLE LEFT: Nir. Daly helps Curt Kracke. MIDDLE RIGHT: Kay Albrecht measures her pattern in home ec. LOWER RIGHT: Mrs. Daniel helps Lori Boyle with her sewing machine. 46 Curriculum Teachers Guide Mr. Daniel served as the school's guidance counselor this year. He also taught driver's education to the freshmen and English to the eighth graders. He advised the sophomore class. This was Mr. Ron Struck's first year at LHS. He taught government and History. His classes participated in panel discussions, group studies, and mock trials. He was the football and boys' track coach. He was also an advisor to the junior class. MIDDLE: Mr. Struck helps Tod Beuchler with his assignment. BOTTOM: Mr. Daniel takes Myron Schmidt and Tod Lechner out for their driving instructions. Curriculum 47 Students Master The Sciences Mr. Loren Gill and Mr. Richard Jasmer taught the science courses at LHS. Mr. Gill taught physics, chemistry, micro-biology, and biology. He was also a freshman class advisor. Mr. Jasmer taught health and general science to the freshmen students. He was the girls' basketball and track coach this year. He was also an advisor to the senior class. TOP: Steve Schwartz and Duane Jakober study specific heat. MIDDLE LEFT: Jeff Hoffman mixes a solution. MIDDLE RIGHT: Bev Morrison makes a culture. BOTTOM: Mr. Jasmer points out the parts of the human body. 48 Curriculum Students Gain Insight Mr. Jim Goehring taught the math courses during the first semester. For personal reasons, he left at semester break time, and Mrs. Imogene Kaul finished the school year. Both were advisors to the junior class. The math classes included advanced math, Algebra I, II, and geometry. The teachers taught eighth grade math. MIDDLE: Mr. Goehring helps Clark Neuharth and Joallen Heyd with their advanced math assignments. BOTTOM: Jackie Mack works an algebra problem from her advanced math class on the board. Curriculum 49 They Make It Possible Helping us day to day were our friendly bus drivers, cooks, and janitors. They had the responsibility of transporting us to and from school, feeding us, and keeping our school clean. OPPOSITE: Janitors, John Bendewald and Mike Schaffner. MIDDLE: The cooking staff included: Bonnie Gill, Olga Bender, Loma Ketterling, Mariane Kessler, Delores Bain, and Maggie Bendewald. Bus drivers include: Ernie Heyd, Don Hammrich, Schaible, Gene Kindlespire, Reinhart Potratz, Bud Clarence Graboski, Gerald Sanborn, Ed Fauth, Adolf Maze, Clarence Steiger, and Clifton Tschappet. 50 Curriculum -tinae, -to c.V a t a Vina e. to i-iiva, and a Vim e. • on -fun is loVxet. spon-ts are a alooui , Ue Vrvnvj L on uiinnir and uj«. do . VjJe. tWrivje. on b«.in and vae. are . U)e. t-Virivj on belnc Aarr o1 QAi and t.o toe a ioa s ujil be Pirates Cruise to 1 Coach Ron Struck's first year at LHS; resulted in an unblemished 9-0 record, a Northern Conference crown and the No. 1 rating in Class B 11-man football poll. In the Pirates' first encounter, two fourth quarter touchdowns turned back Ellendale N.D. 14-0. The powerful Pirates then routed Britton 32-6. The Blue'n white opened conference play at Eureka, where they drubbed the outmanned Trojans 35-6. Struck's incredible crew then whipped Northwestern 30-0 for an impressive homecoming victory. Ipswich visited the poised Pirates only to get whitewashed 33-0. Next, the invincible Pirates thrashed Northwestern 48-0. The gridiron bosse then clinched the conference by subsuing Ipswich 21-6. The Pirates wrapped up conference play by tripping Eureka 20-6 and for their ninth victory, they crushed the Aberdeen Juniors 37-6. We They Ellendale Britton Eureka Northwestern Ipswich Northwestern Ipswich Eureka Aberdeen 14 0 32 6 35 6 30 0 33 0 48 6 21 6 20 6 37 [ 6 Coaches and players watch the game from the sidelines. Players of the 1978 Football Team were: BACK ROW: Coach Ron Struck, Jerome Mack, John Guthmiller, Mike Guthmiller, and Assistant Coach John Daly. MIDDLE ROW: Mike Waltman, Jim Guthmiller, Kevin Steckler, 52 Football Jody Hoffman, Jeff Hoffman, Miles Blumhardt, Jeff Merkel, Kevin Smalley, Mark Rau, Todd Lechner, Curtis Kracke, Keenan Steckler, Mark Ketterling, and Allen Kulesa, FRONT ROW: Tod Gohl, Tony Hoffman, Steve Schwartz, Mike Beilke, Dennis Zelmer, Keith Kracke, Tim Rath, Joe Leibel, Vince Brander, Bill Taylor, Clark Neuharth, DonBreitag, and Jerome Geffre. i ABOVE: Miles Blumhardt scampers around a tackier. MIDDLE: Quarterback Joe Leibel looks for yardage around end. LOWER LEFT: The Pirate defense sacks the opponents quarterback. Football 53 Pirate Leaders Nine senior gridders received recognition in the All-Conference team with five on the first team and four on the honorable mention squad. Tim Rath, Joe Leibel, Jerome Geffre, Vince Brandner and Todd Gohl earned first team honors, and Clark Neuharth, Don Breitag, Bill Taylor and Keith Kracke achieved honorable mention status. Defensive end Tim Rath’s exploits did not go unnoticed as the Pirate senior was selected first team All-State. Rath was a big thorn in the sides of opponents as he anchored the Pirate line. UPPER RIGHT: Defensive Captain Tim Rath discusses stradegy with the coaches. MIDDLE: Seniors playing their final football season together were: BACK ROW: Steve Schwarz, Keith Kracke, Joe Leibel, and Tim Rath. MIDDLE ROW: Dennis Zelmer, Mike Beilke, Tony Hoffman, Jerome Geffre, and Bill Taylor. FRONT ROW: Don Breitag, Vince Brandner, Todd Gohl, and Clark Neuharth. BOTTOM RIGHT: Joe Leibel, Tim Rath, and Keith Kracke football tri- captains. ABOVE: All-Conference players were: Jerome Geffre, Tim Rath, Vince Brandner, Joe Leibel, and Todd Gohl. 54 Football Girls B Basketball players are: BACK ROW: CoachLou Taylor, Stacey Kappes, Brenda Waltman, Carol Duvall, Dawn Rath, Suzie Krein, Student Managers Terry Erdmann and Rhonda Waltman. FRONT ROW: Patti Schumacher, Pam Albrecht, Kristi Weiszhaar, Jan Yost, Patty Geffre, Jackie Heider and Brenda Lechner. Pirates Climb To A Successful Season New assistant coach, Mrs. Lou Taylor guided the Pirates B squad to an outstanding 13-7 record over all. The young Pirates started the season off hot by winning their first five out of six games. After two consecutive losses the blue and white got back on the winning side again by defeating four out of five foes. The remainder of the season was marked by winning two and losing two. In the B team tournament the Pirates tripped Faulkton 38-25 before losing to Ipswich for the championship 53-39. UPPER LEFT: Dawn Rath goes up for two points in the Roscoe game. LOWER LEFT: Both A and B team members participate in Parent Night. Girls Basketball 55 Girls A Team Basketball players are: BACK ROW: Morrison. FRONT ROW: Deb Duvall, Candice Julie Serfoss, Valerie Zandstra, Liza Erdmann, Coach Lechner, Pam Weiszhaar, Jenny Rau, Sandy Zulk, and Richard Jasmer, Suzie Zulk, Lori Schnaidt, and Bev Doreen Merkel. Pirates Place Third In Districts The girls' basketball program, now in its fourth year at Leola High, has progressed rapidly. Returning Coach Jasmer viewed great improvement and considered defense and rebounding to be the Pirates' strongest points. For the first year, the team was led by Tri-captains Pam Weiszhaar, Doreen Merkel, and Jenny Rau, and ended their season successfully by defeating Frederick for third place in the district tournament. Coach Richard Jasmer and Tri-captains Pam Weiszhaar, Jenny Rau, and Doreen Merkel. 56 Girls Basketball ,fAM Team Scores We They Britton 34 58 Roncalli 39 41 Eureka 29 20 Warner 58 29 Hecla 40 24 Frederick 45 18 Ellendale 29 36 Cresbard 43 58 Bowdle 40 55 Ipswich 35 57 Langford 29 25 Northwestern 41 48 Eureka 49 34 Hosmer 41 24 Groton 48 50 Northwestern 52 56 Roscoe 29 39 Ipswich DISTRICTS 34 66 Eureka 30 39 Frederick 53 40 UPPER LEFT: The MAM team huddles after starting five. MIDDLE LEFT: Coach Jasmer advises starting five during the Ipswich game. LOWER LEFT: Pam Weiszhaar plays tough defense against Eureka. UPPER RIGHT: Deb Duvall gets a lay-up for two points. Girls Basketball 57 Pirates Sail To Region II Coach Gary Hepperle's experienced cage squad sported a remarkable 19-2 campign but failed in their efforts for a state bid when the powerful McLaughlin Midgets edged the Pirates 66-65 in the finals of Region II. The talented Pirates opened the season by shelling Northwestern and Roscoe before tripping to the tough Eureka Trojans by three. The mighty Pirates then kicked off a sixteen game win streak which didn't end until the finals of Region II. In District V, the Pirates bombed Frederick, trimmed Ipswich and turned back Eureka to capture the coveted crown. The Region II tourney followed, and the Piates sailed to the finals by subduing Pollock by seven before losing a disappointing one point verdict to McLaughlin. We They Northwestern 71 49 Roscoe 71 56 Eureka 46 49 Ellendale 77 46 Ipswich 57 42 Herried 74 47 Bowdle 80 60 Ipswich 51 33 Britton 62 55 Northwestern 78 51 Cresbard 81 43 Ashley 59 38 Selby 72 50 Eureka 53 42 Hecla 64 48 Frederick 85 44 District V Frederick 77 39 Ipswich 55 44 Eureka 54 46 Region II Pollock 59 52 McLaughlin 65 66 The boys A squad basketball team included: Jody Keith Kracke, Jeff Waltman, Kim Jundt, and Miles Hoffman, Duane Jakober, Joe Leibel, Kevin Steckler, Blumhardt. Melvin Schanzenbach, Don Breitag, Kevin Heupel, 58 Boys' Basketball UPPER LEFT: Miles Blumhardt and Kevin Heupel box in their opponent. UPPER RIGHT: Melvin Schanzenbach tries for a basket. LOWER LEFT: Don Breitag moves to the basiet for the score. ABOVE: The starting five breaks the huddle. Boys Basketball 59 The boys' B'1 squad basketball team included: Waltman, and Mike Guthmiller. FRONT ROW: Curtis BACK ROW: David Maule, Allan Kulesa, Scott Kracke, Keenan Steckler, Derek Merkel, Jim Salzer, Jim Bain, Tim Geffre, Craig Zenker, Mike Guthmiller, and Mark Ketterling. “B”Squad Shows Promise For Future The Pirate B squad, piloted by John Daly, finished the season with a spectacular 16-3 record and the consolation trophy at the Eureka B Team Tournament. The young Pirates were defeated only once during the regular season, a one point overtime loss to Ashley, North Dakota. During the Eureka B Team tourney, the Piates lost a disappointing opener to Herried before rebounding to take back- to-back victories over Ipswich and Hosmer to earn the consolation trophy. The powerful squad consisted of eight blossoming sophomores and five promising freshmen. We They Northwestern 48 24 Roscoe 51 32 Eureka 43 33 Ellendale 54 45 Ipswich 44 42 Herried 43 32 Bowdle 32 18 Ipswich 42 26 Britton 40 39 Northwestern 46 44 Cresbard 62 48 Ashley 41 42 Selby 36 29 Eureka 35 39 Hecla 30 25 Frederick 47 35 B Tourney Herried 40 42 Ipswich 46 40 Hosmer 61 38 60 Boys' Basketball Girls participating in track were, from back, Patty Schumacher, Valerie Zandstra, Julie Cox, Jackie Heider, Brenda Waltman, Doreen Merkel, Sandy Zulk, Patty Geffre, Suzie Krein, Liza Erdmann, Suzie Zulk, Beverly Morrison, Student Manager Rhonda Waltman, Maria Evans, and Student Manager Stacey Kappes. Girls Break Records Thirteen girls participated in Girls' Track this year. The girls had a successful season and broke many records, including Discus, Patty Geffre; Shot Put, Liza Erdmann; Sprint Medley Relay, Sandy Zulk, Suzie Zulk, Brenda Waltman, and Julie Cox; 100 Meter High Hurdles, Suzie Krein; and Mile Run, Julie Cox. Julie also placed first in the Mile at the Region IA meet, which qualified her for the State Track Meet. The girls were coached by Richard Jasmer. BELOW: Julie Cox anchors the Mile Relay. LOWER LEFT: Patty' Schumacher hands off to Suzie Zulk. Girls' Track 61 UPPER LEFT: Doreen Merkel clears the final hurdle and heads for the finish line. LOWER LEFT: Beverly Morrison clears the starting blocks to begin the 100 Yard Dash. UPPER RIGHT: Liza Erdmann hurls the shot to a new school record. LOWER RIGHT: Jackie Heider leaves the track after a successful handoff to Sandy Zulk. Z' 62 Girls’ Track Thinclads Cruise Coach Ron Struck's 13 thinclads had a successful year as the blue n' white finished high in the team standings at all their meets. The Pirates captured the team crown at the Hoven Early Bird and placed four relays at the annual Redfield Relays. Two big meets at Groton and Aberdeen followed and again the speedy Pirates were represented well. This was proceded by Eureka Legion, Britton and the conference at Eureka. Dennis Zelmer won the 100, 200, and 400 meter dashes and anchored the winning 880 yard relay team at Region 1A in Aberdeen. OPPOSITE: Derek Merek heads for the tape in the 100. 63 The Boys Track team included: Kim Jundt, Derek Beilke, Dana Leibel, Mike Waltman, and Coach Ron Merkel, Joe Leibel, Duane Jakober, Tim Rath, Jeff Struck. Missing from picture are Dennis Zelmer, Miles Hoffman, Kevin Steckler, Jim Guthmiller, Mike Blumhardt, and Clark Neuharth. Zelmer Excels At the State Track meet, Dennis Zelmer's blazing times in the 100, 200, and 400 meter dashes earned him Most Valuable Player of the meet and accumulated all 18 points for fourth place. Unfortunately the spectacular 880 yard relay failed in their attempt. UPPER-RIGHTZelmer starts his victorious 100 yard dash. LOWER RIGHT: Duane Jakiber gains in speed to pass runningmate. MIDDLE: Tim Rath gets ready to hand off the baton in the two mile relay. BOTTOM: Zelmer relaxes between events. T n«. -V rr es v i p «_M ar ■Vo OrNtr, VV e. -Vt'orv S jVvarvrv and c toumyn j all 'VVvfcSC. -YVfv cs 'mafc.e us realize d naV -VVvx-s on y a sma parV oY a Vi Vwne -VhaY u W c ioe us� Vvnne “Vo eam and ( rov i e.oe.'n re.. V carl 5pede. Juniors Order Rings A highlight for many of the Juniors was the ordering of their class rings. No one style was dominant among the Juniors. The rings were ordered from Jostens. The Juniors decided to have their senior pictures taken by Hardin's again this year. This year the Junior officers were all held by girls, with Lynne Schemp as president, Kristi Fischer as vice- president and Jolene Zenker as secretary- treasurer. They were busy throughout the year with all the class activities. UPPER RIGHT: Kim Jundt and Kevin Smalley work in History' class. MIDDLE LEFT: Joyce Feickert and Arlene Zumbaum enjoy cake in Home Economics. MIDDLE RIGHT: Junior class officers. ABOVE: Julie Serfoss, Valerie Zandstra and Connie Heider study together in study hall. LOWER RIGHT: Arlene Zumbaum laughs for a pose. 66 Juniors Ronda Bain Miles Blumhardt Ronald Dutenhoffer Curtis Duvall Liza Erdmann Joyce Feickert Kristi Fischer Julie Geffre Patty Geffre John Guthmiller Connie Heider Kevin Heuple Brian Hoffman Denise Hoffman Jeff Hoffman Jody Hoffman Lance Job Kim Jundt Patty Kappas Jeff Kessler Jeff Kulesa Karl Lapka Jerome Mack Jeff Merkel Leslee Meyer Beverly Morrison Lowell Morrison Norman Potratz Kevin Rath Kurtis Sandquist Juniors 67 Lynne Schemp Lori Schnaidt Jim Serfoss Julie Serf oss Kevin Smalley Kevin Steckler Glenn Treftz Gail Valentine Cindy Weisser Jane Yost Valerie Zandstra Jolene Zenker Arlene Zumbaum Juniors Fire Up For Big Year The Juniors had big plans for their busy year, during which they spent most of their time raising money for the Junior- Senior Prom. Fund-raising activities included holding raffles during basketball games and running the concession stands throughout the football and basketball seasons. For their last money-making project, they held a bake sale on April 14 in the Municipal Building. OPPOSITE: Jim Serfoss enjoys cooking in Home Economics. 68 Juniors Sophomores Plan Disco The sophomore class was led by President Joan Hoffman, Vice-president Steve Dutenhoffer, and Secretary-treasurer Brenda Waltman. The sophomore-freshman float won first place in the homecoming float competition. During the course of the year, the class sponsored many fund-raising activities such as a sock hop and the raffling off of two turkeys and a $25 gift certificate. They used the proceeds to finance a disco dance from KABR instead of the annual Sweetheart Ball. UPPER LEFT: Sophomores cheer during a football game. UPPER RIGHT: Shirley Kessler and Teri Erdman discuss an assignment. LOWER RIGHT: Sophomores during Home Ec. Laurie Adam Jim Bain Lori Boyle Sophomore 69 Kathy Brandner Todd Buechler Steve Dutenhoffer Terri Erdmann Dale Geffre Dean Geffre Larry Geffre Tim Geffre Rick Goebel Jim Guthmiller Ann Head Jackie Heider Joan Hoffman Kevin Kallas Melvin Kallas Shirley Kessler Wayne Kessler Curtis Kracke Colleen Layton Dana Leibel Lonny Lux Merle Mack Derek Merkel Philip Morrison Scott Salzer 70 Sophomores Brenda Treftz Brenda Waltman Mike Waltman Craig Zenker Suzie Zulk Speeches Given Many different classes were offered to the sophomores, with English being the only required subject. The class spent the last nine weeks on oral speech. A special home ec. class was offered to the sophomore boys. A music theory class was offered to LHS students and was comprised of sophomores. UPPER LEFT: Class officers, President Joan Hoffman, Vice-President Steve Dutenhoffer, and Secretary-treasurer Brenda Waltman. UPPER RIGHT: Jim Guthmiller, Sizie Zulk, and Melvin Kallas chat by the water fountain. MIDDLE RIGHT: Coleen Layton asks for help on an English assignment. LOWER RIGHT. Sophomores work during shop class. Sophomores 71 Many Classes Offered The freshman class this year enjoyed many new and exciting experiences. Some of the classes that were required were English I, Typing I, General Science, and General Math or Algebra I. In English I, taught by Mrs. Jean Guffey, the class read West Side Story. They also read many other literature selections and studied grammar. In Typing I, taught by Mrs. Doris Hepperle, the freshmen learned how to type such things as letters, memoranda, and invoices. Many freshmen took General Math, while others took Algebra I, which were both taught by Mrs. James Goehring and Mrs. Imogene Kaul. Some of the students also took Health and Drivers' Education. ABOVE: Dawn Rath parallel parks. TOP: Freshman class officers included: Mike Ketterling, secretary- treasurer; Stacey Kappes, vice-president; and Keenan Steckler, president. BOTTOM: Pam Albrecht and Debbie Duvall win typing contest. 72 Freshmen Pam Albrecht Brenda Arioso Julie Cox Todd Cox Carol Duvall Deb Duvall Maria Evans Fred Geffre Sharon Goeshel Mike Guthmlller Anthony Kallas David Kallas Dale Kappes Neal Kappes Stacey Kappes Jackie Ketterling Mark Ketterling Mike Ketterling Susie Krein Allan Kulesa Brenda Lechner Todd Lechner Karen Mack Mark Maroney David Maule David Morrison Dawn Rath Mark Rau Jeff Retzer Myron Schmidt Freshmen 73 Freshmen Enjoy Activities Freshmen also participated in many .extra-curriculum activities such as football, girls' basketball, boys' basketball, track, band, and chorus. The freshmen class chose Keenan Steckler, president, Stacey Kappes, vice president, and Mike Ketterling, sec-treas. for their class officers. Pam Albrecht won first place in the typing contest, with Debbie Duvall taking second. Randy Schnaidt Rodd Schnaidt Patti Schumacher Glen Spitzer Keenan Steckler Rhonda Waltman Todd Weig Peggy Weisser Kristi Weiszhaar Byron Zantow Robert Zantow Sandy Zulk TOP: Julie Cox working on a typing project. ABOVE: Sandy Zulk sits listening to a lecture. 74 Freshmen grow arvd a -to arn. Gf ado. s c_V oo '� «j ncA- orA y a t vmt. I iarn |ouf A C-'s , bwV V a o a t mt -to earn ■to o je. end toe s ■srr Q_od... to earn o )e end rnend sWp C.UAR osr B And C Bands FRONT ROW: Shawna Rott, Todd Kessler, Colin Hoffman, Mark Geffre, Sandi Goebel, and Patrick Lapka. MIDDLE ROW: Jeralyn Sanborn, Mark Maule, Troy Grabowska, Paula Boyle, Sidney Feickert, Ronnie Glaseman, and Vicky Yost. BACK ROW: Director Mick Guffey, Rob Waltman, Scott Geffre, Joe Erdmann, Craig Bieber, and Debbie Vilhauer. FRONT ROW: Mark Kallas, Michael Kallas, Marla Guthmiller, ArletFriez, Marilyn Ketterling, Jodi Bereth, Launa Fauth, Theresa Guthmiller, and Stacey Haux. MIDDLE ROW: Julie Hoffman, Margaret Rohrbach, Suzann Bender, Joan Cox, Donna Duvall, Roxanne Schock, Troy Sandmeier, Shane Haux, Joel Weig, Revi Schaible, Joni Duvall, and Steven Binder. BACK ROW: Tom Rath, Donald Yost, Reed Schnaidt, Lance Ketterling, Kalie Rott, Katie Evans, Clark Kindelspire, Alan Geffre, and Mick Guffey, Director. 76 B And C Bands Jr. High Participate In Music And Athletics The jr. high was given the opportunity to participate in many extra-curricular activities. The boys were able to participate in football, basketball, and track. The girls were active in track, basketball, and cheerleading. The jr. high also had chorus twice a week. They performed at the Award's Day Program and gave a musical operetta at Christmas. UPPER LEFT: Cheering the eighth grade basketball players on were: Marla Maroney, Paulette Kallas, Patricia Lapka, Mary Leibel, and Lynne Guthmiller. LOWER LEFT: Paul Fischer and Rick Beilke practice their part in jr. high chorus. ABOVE: During PE class the seventh and eighth grade boys play basketball. Jr. High 77 Eighth Graders Learn And Grow Mrs. Hemen taught all the basic subjects except math, which was taught by Mr. Goehring and Mrs. Kaul. Many of the class members participated in physical education, football, and track. Band and junior high chorus helped the eighth graders round out their educational year. The seventh and eighth graders were also able to hold three parties during the year. OPPOSITE: Theresa Bieber completes a bulletin board project. The Eighth Grade consisted of: BACK ROW: Brian Geffre, Danny Rohrbach, Brian Jarvis, Cheryl Mehloff, Todd Hoffman, Lynne Guthmiller, James Kessler, Rick Beilke, and Carl Meier. MIDDLE ROW: Roger Heyd, Danny Geffre, Clark Guthmiller. Marla Maroney, Mary Leibel, Kathy Maze, Barb Serfoss, Cathy Glaseman, and Steve Salzer. FRONT ROW: Troy Grabowska, Paul Fischer, Danny Lechner, Tammy Kindelspire, Theresa Bieber, Karen Maze, Marian Zantow, Steven Henderson, and Glen Merkel. NOT PICTURED: Paulette Kallas and Patricia Lapka. 78 Eighth Grade Members of the seventh grade consisted of: BACK ROW: Mrs. Morrison, Todd Schock, Robert Mehlhoff, Bruce Mack, Dan Edrmann, Mark Geffre, Trevor Guthmiller, and Bruce Kappas. MIDDLE ROW: John Zulk, Dennis Kolb, Leisha Fauth, Sheila Kallas, Melissa Skott, Michelle Brandner, Mark Maule, and Robert Dutenhoffer. FRONT ROW: Julie Kulesa, Cynthia Schmidt, Sandi Goebel, Donna Shafer, Bradley Krein, Tony Geffre, Colin Hoffman, Craig Beiber, and Tod Schanzanbach. Seventh Graders Present Plays CC16PThe seventh graders used new social studies books this year. They really enjoyed studying about South America and Canada. Mr. Daniel tuaght the literature class. Seventh graders wrote, directed, and performed original plays. Mrs. Morrison taught all the other classes. OPPOSITE: Leisha Fauth, Julie Kulesa, and Shelia Kallas put up a ’ ’hotdog'1 bulletin board. Seventh Grade 79 The sixth grade consisted of: BACK ROW: Robert Waltman, Sidney Fieckert, Ronald Glaesman, Kimberly Kessler, Joseph Erdmann, and Mrs. Tumwall. MIDDLE ROW: Kent Kolb, Jeralyn Sanborn, Stacey Haux, Shawna Rott, Scott Geffre, and Todd Kessler. FRONT ROW: Debra Vilhauer, Victoria Yost, Paula Boyle, Janet Heyd, and Patrick Lapka. Sixth Graders Use Calculators The sixth grade, under Mrs. Turnwall, pitted brains against machines in a math lesson involving the use of calculators. The class worked hard this year, studying such things as the religions and cultures of foreign countries in Social Studies, the functions and environments of living things in Science, and parts of speech and fundamentals of usage in English. OPPOSITE: Joey Erdmann and Robert Waltmann dress for recess. 80 Sixth Grade Fifth Graders Share Teachers The fifth grade class was led by Mr. Hoffman and Mrs. Ecker. Mr. Hoffman taught science, reading, spelling, and penmanship in the mornings, while Mrs. Ecker taught math, language, history, and geography each afternoon. The fifth graders held class meeting each Thursday and elected new class officers at the beginning of every month. OPPOSITE: Luana Fauth and Joni Duvall point out South Dakota on the map. The fifth grade consisted of: BACK ROW: Mrs. Ecker, Reed Schnaidt. Suann Binder, Luana Fauth, Joel Weig, Steven Binder, and Mr. Hoffman. MIDDLE: Kevin Kolb, Thoman Rath, Kalie Rott, Michael Kallas, Mary Serfoss, Jodi Berreth, and Shane Haux. FRONT ROW: Joni Duvall, Myron Friez, Donald Yost, Joan Cox, Clark Kindlespire, Julie Hoffman, and Charles Weisser. Fifth Grade 81 The fifth grade class consisted of: BACK ROW: Wanda Mack, Margaret Rohrbach, Katie Evans, Melissa Maroney, Theresa Guthmiller, and Marla Guthmiller. MIDDLE ROW: Marilyn Ketterling, Revi Schaible, Michele Maroney, Alan Geffre, Troy Sandmeier, Lance Ketterling, and Mrs. Pade. FRONT ROW: Roxy Schock, Mike Treftz, Arlette Friez, Donna Duvall, Sandra Bieber, and Mark Kallas. Fifth Graders Begin Band For several members of the fifth grade class, beginning band was an important step. Each student playing a musical instrument was a member of the C band. Mrs. Pade used the controlled reader to increase the class' reading speeds. Graphs were used to show their improvement in listening and comprehension skills. OPPOSITE: Fifth graders use the bullitin board to practice their math skills. 82 Fifth Grade Fourth Graders Visit Museum The fourth graders interviewed senior citizens of the community to learn about South Dakota heritage. Jackie Anderson, a student teacher for the last nine weeks of the second semester, helped with the project. The class also visited the Dakota Prairie Museum to learn about early pioneer life. OPPOSITE: Fourth graders work on geography projects. The fourth grade consisted of: BACK ROW: Jay Schaffer, Kristi Bieber, Stacey Sanborn, Heidi Hepperle, Cynthia Hoffman, Missy Kallas, Beth Blumhardy, Carmen Hoffman, Tammy Guthmiller, Mrs. Kulm. FRONT ROW: Gary Henderson, Ricky Reis, Kim Hattlewick, Melissa Bieber, Tim Kessler, Debora Jasmer, Layne Lux. Not Pictured: Belinda Rohwedder, Mark Hoffman. Fourth Grade 83 Third Graders Study Hawaii The study of Hawaii had a special significance to the third grade class when Jack Heyd's uncle sent an orchid lei from the islands far the class to share. Fresh pineapple was another Hawaiian treat which the class enjoyed. OPPOSITE: Third graders enjoy their play table. The third grade consisted of: BACK ROW: Mike Crist, Janet Zulk, Jason Fauth, Faye Lechner, Jerry Geffre, Shawn Haux, Ricky Glaesman, and Cindy Moser. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Jasmer, Neil Geffre, Luanna Hoffman, Corey Bunke, Kristi Erdmann, Garry Binder, and Mrs. Naule. SECOND ROW: Mark Weig, Terril Guthmiller, Tamara Hoffman, Stacey Fewings, Kyle Steckler, LeAnn Kessler, Russell Schaffner, Marsha Maroney, Becky Zantow, and Jimmy Schaur. FRONT ROW: Stewart Beiber, Jeff Berreth, Diane Yost, Kris Morrison, Jacky Heyd, and Deon Vilhauer. 84 Third Grade The second grade consisted of: BACK ROW: Renee Rath, Joel Guthmiller, Aaron Scofield, James Morrison, Jerome Bender, Albert Cox, Philip Kallas, Tarri Rott, Ann Maze, Miss Danek. MIDDLE ROW: Kenneth Leible, Rhonda Reis, Polly Kindelspire, Kenneth Kessler, Lynn Kessler, Mary Kallas, Troy Weig, George Weisser. FRONT ROW: Valerie Nash, Doug Yost, Doreen Layton, Brenda Hatlewick, Pamela Jasmer, Jodi Schauer. Second Graders Enjoy Reading During the year, the second grade class enjoyed reading from their reading books. Among the activities which accompanied the stories was the construction of a TV on which they presented their favorite story. They also made a train to go with their circus unit. OPPOSITE: A few of the second grade girls work on putting a puzzle together. Second Grade 85 The first grade consisted of: BACK ROW: Steven Rohwedder, Trude Percel, Brian Walz, Jeff Zulk, Greg Hoffman, Ann Kolb, Annette Geffre, Lisa Fewings, and Mrs. Young. MIDDLE ROW: Scott Mash, Laura Bunke, Matthew Ketterling, Timothy Hoffman, Benjamin Arioso, Janet Lechner, and Jamie Rott. FRONT ROW: Belinda Schell, Brent Zantow, Scott Hoffman, Tammy Grabowska, Karen Bell, Amy Schaffner, and Kenneth Hattlewick. First Graders Learn To Read A poll taken in Mrs. Young's first grade class indicated that the children's favorite subject was reading. The class aided them in language development, sentence structure, and the correct formation of sound. Gym, music, and library classes were other activities the class enjoyed. OPPOSITE: First graders create country scenes in their sandbox. 86 First Grade Kindergarten Begins School The kindergarten class began its first day of school on January 15, 1979. The first few weeks were spent getting to know one another and becoming adjusted to a new schedule and a new environment. Learning the letters of the alphabet and the numbers from one to ten, as well as music, art, and play- time activities, rounded out the typical kindergarten school day. Miss Kramer tells a story during story time. The kindergarten class consists of: BACK ROW: Matthew Ketterling, Kristina Schaible, Jimmy Maze, Miss Kramer, John Bain, Jamie Rott. FRONT ROW: Jimmy Goebel, Nolan Geffre, Keith Meidinger, Trent Weig, Tina Schumacher. NOT PICTURED: Toby Steckler. Kindergarten 87 (Eontribui i ans The Gamble Store Albert, Joe, Lucille, and Judy Leola, South Dakota Peavy Building Supplies Leola, South Dakota Gary Guthmiller - Manager Scofield's Leola Livestock Sales Leola State Bank Sales Every Wednesday Member FDIC Leola, South Dakota Leola, South Dakota Leola Bakery Leola Equity Exchange Leola, South Dakota Leola, South Dakota Tuby Agnes Swanson Joe Kulesa - Manager Reuben Kappes - Auctioneer D M Cafe Real Estate Broker Something Superior for your Interior Selling your business is my business DeWayne Mary Lou Lechner Leola, South Dakota Leola, South Dakota Floyd E. Meidinger Attorney At Law Phone 439-3388 Leola, South Dakota 57456 88 Contributions (Eo it t r i b u 11 on a McPherson County Abstract Company Leola, South Dakota Schumacher Jack Jill Leola, South Dakota Mobil - Gene Lee Rau Leola, South Dakota Kaul's Appliance Electric Leola, South Dakota Schumacher and Haux Construction Leola, South Dakota McPherson County Herald Leola, South Dakota Leola, Rexall Drug Leola, South Dakota Harmony of Beauty Peg Schumack Leola Legion Bar Ray Freda Kappes - Manager Hi-Way Cafe Clint Arliss Blumhardt Leola Auto Body Jim Evans Family Montana-Dakota Utilities Dependable Power Contributions 89 Adam, Laurie 29, 32, 34, 36, 69 Adam, Mike 5, 10, 14, 23, 28 Albrecht, Kay 5, 20, 26, 46 Albrecht, Pam 20, 36, 72, 73 Arioso, Brenda 36, 73 $ Bain, Jim 60, 69 Bain, Ronda 67 Beilke, Mike 5, 32, 34, 35, 53, 54, 63 Bender, Deb 5, 10, 26, 27, 29, 30, 36 Blumhardt, Miles 29, 36, 53, 58, 59, 67 Boyle, Lori 46, 69 Brandner, Kathy 18, 27, 29, 31, 32, 36, 40, 70 Brandner, Vince 5, 10, 23, 40, 53, 54 Breitag, Don 4, 5, 10, 13, 36, 53, 54, 58, 59 Buechler, Todd 47, 70 or Cox, Julie 26, 73, 74 Cox, Todd 73 a Daly, John 46, 53 Daniel, Alverde 26, 46 Daniel, Duane 47 Dutenhoffer, Joan 5 Dutenhoffer, Ron 67 Dutenhoffer, Steve 34, 70, 71 Duvall, Carol 29, 32, 35, 73 Duvall, Curtis 67 Duvall, Debbie 32, 35, 56, 67, 72, 73 £ Erdmann, Liza 56, 62, 67 Erdmann, Terri 36, 69, 70 Evans, Maria 26, 27, 73 3? Feickert, Joyce 26, 29, 32, 66, 67 Fischer, Kristie 19, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 36, 37, (S Galles, Gay 45 Geffre, Dale 70 Geffre, Dean 70 Geffre, Fred 17, 20, 32, 35, 38, 73 Geffre, Jerome 5, 10, 13, 36, 53, 54 Geffre, Julie 29, 67 Geffre, Larry 70 Geffre, Marsha 5, 10, 16, 17, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 36, 40 Geffre, Patty 27, 28, 29, 67 Geffre, Tim 36, 38, 60, 70 George, Julie 29, 44 Gill, Loren 48 Goebel, Deb 6, 26, 27, 28, 29, 36 Geobel, Rick 36, 70 Goehring, Jim 49 Goeshel, Sharon 73 Gohl, Tod 4, 6, 53, 54 Guffey, Jean 44 Guffey, Mick 32, 33, 42, 76 Cuthmiller, Jim 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 53, 70, 71 Guthmiller, John 36, 53, 67 Guthmiller, Mike 36, 53, 73 Hauck, Deb 6, 20 Head, Ruth, Ann 70 Heider, Connie 66, 67 Heider, Jackie 62, 70 Hepperle, Doris 27, 43 Hepperle, Gary 43 Heupel, Kevin 18, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 58, 59, 67 Heyd, Joallen6, 10, 14, 49 Hoffman, Brian 32, 34, 35, 67 Hoffman, Colette 6, 10, 14, 16, 17, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 36, 40 Hoffman, Denise 18, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 36, 38, 40, 67 Hoffman, Jeff 48, 53, 63, 67 Hoffman, Joan 29, 34, 36, 38, 70, 71 Hoffman, Jody 18, 19, 32, 53, 58, 67 Hoffman, Mylo 41 Hoffman, Tony 6, 10, 53, 54 3 Jakober, Duane 6, 10, 48, 58, 63, 64 Jasmer, Richard 48, 56, 57 Job, Lance 67 Jundt, Kim 58, 63, 66, 67 2C Kallas, Anthony 36, 73 Kallas, David 45, 73 Kallas, Kevin 70 Kallas, Melvin 36, 38, 70, 71 Kappes, Dale 73 Kappes, Neal 73 Kappes, Patty 43, 67 Kappes, Stacey 27, 32, 34, 35, 36, 38, 72, 73 Kaul, Jean 49 Kessler, Jeff 67 Kessler, Shirley 18, 27, 29, 31, 32, 35, 36, 69, 70 Kessler, Wayne 70 Ketterling, Jackie 32, 34, 35, 36, 73 Ketterling, Mark 20, 53, 60, 73 Ketterling, Mike 36, 60, 72, 73 Kolb, Scott 6, 10, 13, 36 Kracke, Curtis 36, 38, 46, 53, 60, 70 Kracke, Keith 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 29, 36, 37, 38, 53, 54, 58 Krein, Susie 27, 36, 73 Kulesa, Allan 20, 53, 60, 73 Kulesa, Jeff 32, 35, 67 Index 90 '£ Lapka, Georgians 7, 10, 13, 14, 28, 29, 30, 34, 36, 38 Lapka, Karl 67 Layton, Colleen 26, 70, 71 Lechner, Brenda 27, 36, 53, 73 Lechner, Candice 7, 10, 26, 27, 29, 32, 56 Lechner, Tod 36, 45, 47, 73 Leibel, Dana 18, 36, 38, 40, 63, 70 Leibel, Joe 7, 16, 53, 54, 58, 63 Lux, Lonny 70 Mack, Glen 4, 7, 10, 23 Mack, Jackie 7, 10, 14, 26, 27, 29, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 49 Mack, Jerome 45, 53, 67 Mack, Karen 73 Mack, Merle 29, 32, 34, 35, 36, 70 Maroney, Mark 73 Maule, David 36, 60, 73 Maule, Marvin 40 Mehlhoff, Deb 7 Merkel, Derek 32, 35, 60, 63, 70 Merkel, Doreen 7, 10, 32, 56, 62 Merkel, Jeff 53, 67 Meyer, Leslee 21, 32, 36, 67 Morrison, Bev 27, 28, 29, 48, 56, 62, 67 Morrison, David 17, 21, 32, 36, 37, 38, 73 Morrison, Lowell 19, 34, 36, 37, 67 Morrison, Philip 70 N Neuharth, Clark 8, 10, 14, 29, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 53, 54 © Ochsner, Jim 36, 37, 38, 42 1 Potratz, Norman 67 Rath, Dawn 27, 36, 55, 72, 73 Rath, Kevin 32, 67 Rath, Tim 4, 8, 14, 16, 34, 36, 38, 40, 53, 54, 63, 64 Rau, Jenny 4, 8, 10, 16, 17, 26, 27, 29, 32, 36, 38, 56 Rau, Mark 32, 35, 36, 38, 53, 73 Rau, Lila 41 Retzer, Jeff 73 Salzer, Scott 60, 70 Sandquist, Kurt 67 Schaffer, Mary 41 Schaffner, Noreen 8, 10 Schanzenbach, Mel 4, 8, 10, 58, 59 Schemp, Clark 41 Schemp, Lynne 26, 27, 32, 34, 36, 38, 68 Schmidt, Myron 20, 47, 73 Schnaidt, Lori 27, 36, 56, 68 Schnaidt, Randy 74 Schnaidt, Rod 74 Schumacher, Patti 20, 27, 31, 32, 36, 74 Schwarz, Steve 8, 48, 53, 54 Serfoss, Jim 68 Serfoss, Julie 17, 56, 66, 68 Skott, Kurt 8, 10, 23 Smalley, Kevin 32, 35, 53, 66, 68 Sperle, Pearl 4, 8, 10, 27, 28, 39, 30, 34, 36, 38 Spitzer, Glen 36, 74 Steckler, Keenan 36, 53, 60, 72, 74 Steckler, Kevin 53, 58, 63, 68 Struck, Ron 47, 53 Sudlow, Jackie 9, 13, 27, 29, 36 Taylor, Bill 9, 10, 16, 53, 54 Treftz, Brenda 70 Treftz, Glenn 68 Valentine, Gail 43, 68 Waltman, Brenda 29, 32, 36, 70, 71 Waltman, Jeff 9, 10, 58 Waltman, Mike 18, 53, 60, 63, 70 Waltman, Rhonda 20, 29, 32, 74 Weig, Todd 74 Weisser, Cindy 68 Weisser, Debra 9, 10, 40 Weisser, Peggy 20, 74 Weiszhaar, Kristie 27, 31, 36, 38, 74 Weiszhaar, Pam 9, 10, 14, 16, 27, 29, 30, 32, 36, 38, 40, 56, 57 1 Yost, Charlotte 9, 13, 23, 27, 28, 36 Yost, Jane 29, 36, 68 z Zandstra, Valerie 17, 56, 66, 68 Zantow, Alfred 9, 10 Zantow, Byron 74 Zantow, Robert 74 Zelmer, Dennis 4, 9, 53, 54, 64 Zenker, Craig 60, 70 Zenker, Jolene 18, 26, 27, 29, 30, 36, 68 Zulk, Sandy 20, 27, 32, 36, 40, 56, 60, 74 Zulk, Suzie 27, 29, 32, 36, 56, 70, 71 Zumbaum, Arlene 29, 66, 68 Index 91 Tirrje Was brought, us Were .. . -to -the $r d. 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