Leola High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Leola, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1985 volume:

'A Day in the Life of a Schoolhouse' 1984-1985 Buccaneer Leola High School Leola, South Dakota 57456 Volume 27 A schoolhouse looks back. . . One philosophical question should be asked time and time again — 'Why are they here? Why are these runny-nosed kindergarteners, these rapidly-changing junior high kids, these growing-up-too-fast upper classmen HERE — in the halls, in tne rooms, inside ME — the Leola School. These students become a part of me. They become my life, my soul. Without them I am just a heap of bricks. On ordinary days and special days, from the moment the first schoolbus disgorges its load of students in front of my door until long after 3:15, when the last light has been turned off and the last door has been locked for the night, I am a vital part of the lives of the young people of the Leola community. While the Middle East was once again in turmoil, Ethiopia was starving and the U.S. continued its indi- rect involvement in Central America, the LHS students recognized the school's individuals who live in the middle of nowhere as boonies. While Ronald Rea- gan was re-elected to a second term over Walter Mon- dale, Leola kids pointed their thumbs and growled, You're outa here! If someone made an intriguing statement, you heard, This is true. If someone began spewing hogwash or tried to do something stupid, he was a sap. South Dakota's legislature allowed fam- ilies in schools with only a handful of students to send their children to larger schools, and the Board of Re- gents raised college entrance requirements. Students listened to Madonna and Prince and jammed to heavy metal. They stayed home and threw home- work aside to watch nighttime soaps like Dynasty and Knots Landing, while Late Night with David Letter- man and a radio show called Mr. Demento drew small cult followings. This was the school year Rob Waltman and Jeri San- born were named Homecoming royalty and Shawna Rott became Leola's Snow Queen. LHS had relatively good girls' and boys' basketball seasons and a 1 swing choir in its division. FBLA had its largest chap- ter ever, and six members of the track teams made it to the state track meet. All I Need was the theme of a prom which saw the gym transformed into a purple and silver wonderland of streamers and balloons. Yes, more than a brick building where kids sit in classes — no. I'm much more. I'm everyone who is inside or attending extra-curricular activities each day. From morning to night, take a look at just one day in the life of a schoolhouse. 1. Scott Geffre receives a graduation hug from Rhonda Reis, while Sid Feickert is similarly treated in the background. 2. Junior Chuck Weisser fights for tough yardage against a stingy Faulkton defense] 3. Trombonist Jay Schaffer marches down Leola's Main Street dun ing the homecoming parade. 2 Opening 1. Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble pro- vide the inspiration for this homecoming float. 2. Juniors Launa Fauth, Julie Hoffman and Kim Grabowska gather their books and jackets after another tough day at LHS. 3. Junior Class President Melissa Maroney leads the Grand March under the out- stretched arms of Roxy Schock and date. 4. Junior forward Marla Guthmiller goes for a steal against arch-rival Ipswich. 5. Gary Henderson checks out Melissa Bieber's biol- ogy assignment. Table of Contents Who We Are 5 What We Did 27 Tomorrow's Children 79 Index 94 Opening 3 1. Rob Waltman shows his emotions after commencement exercises May 17. 2. Girls' basketball coach John Stolle plots strategy during a break in the action. 3. Kevin Kolb, Carmen Hoffman, Terrill Guthmiller, Jeri Sanborn and Vicky Yost fill their plates at the 1985 Junior-Senior Banquet. 4. Cindy Moser and Janet Heyd rehearse a scene from The Silver Cord. 5. Myron Friez cleans off his plate after lunch. 6. Rob Waltman, Katja Eckbo, Launa Fauth and Sid Feickert dance to the music of Precious Cargo after the Prom Grand March. 4 Opening Who we are Serving on the Leola School District Marilyn Erdmann, President Earl Rott, board has been responsible for construc- Board of Education are Milbert Kappes, Elvin Feickert and Elmer Zulk. The tion of LHS's new all-weather track. Freitag takes over Rioting, major foul-ups and stu- dent uprisings were all unheard of at LHS once again, thanks to the school system's administra- tion. Mr. William Freitag changed his role from math teacher to super- intendent and elementary prin- cipal this year. Besides running the helm, Freitag did everything from dealing with misbehaving grade schoolers to sharing horri- ble puns and profound wit with the high schoolers. Sitting near a large wooden pad- dle labeled ''Board of Educa- tion ' Mr. Marvin Maule added his 28th year to the Leola School District staff. Changes in col- lege-entrance requirements were a big concern for Maule, who must schedule the high school classes. The School Board, headed by President Earl Rott, was intent on completing the new track and field and hopes to improve the playground. Finding teachers for this year and next has proven to be a headache, while the school looks to add a Spanish class to the LHS curriculum. Mary Schaffer worked as busi- ness manager, and Lila Rau served as secretarial aide. Superintendent William Freitag com- pletes his freshman year at the helm of the Leola School District in May 1985. 6 Administration Demonstrating the new copier pur- chased in 1985 is High School Principal Marvin Maule. In charge of keeping the school dis- trict's books is Business Manager Mrs. Mary Schaffer. Counting basketball gate receipts is School Secretary Mrs. Lila Rau. LHS Student Council members include Beth Blumhardt, Layne Lux. Keith Retzer, Jeri Sanborn. Joe Erdmann, Sid Feickert, Scott Geffre, Theresa Guth- miller, Brian Shafer, Jeff Berreth and Diane Yost. Administration 7 Virginia Bechtold Brad Beck John Daly Alverde Daniel Duane Daniel Ginny Freitag Julie George Jean Guffey Mick Guffey School salutes teachers For these fourteen individuals life for nine months out of every year revolves around the stu- dents of LHS. They arrive before 8:30 each morning and leave each after- noon with briefcases bulging with paperwork. For those in- volved with extra-curricular ac- tivities the days are even longer. It takes a special person to be a teacher. A teacher must have in- finite patience, enthusiasm, a sense of humor and dedication above and beyond the call of duty. I'm fortunate — my stu- dents are fortunate — that these men and women chose to make LHS their career. Teachers, I sa- lute you! Taking a break in the LHS library are staff members John Stolle, Duane Daniel, Al- verde Daniel, Jim Ochsner, Ginny Freitag, Mick Guffey, Ginger Bechtold, Jean Guffey, Ron Struck, Doris Hepperle, Brenda Jen- kins, Brad Beck, John Daly and Julie 8 Faculty Doris Hepperle Brenda Jenkins Jim Ochsner John Stolle Ron Struck 'tS TrACHER'S OREM - Sll MER George. These fourteen men and women are Leola High School — whether they want one charged with the responsibility of providing or not. an education to the one hundred students of Faculty 9 Class of '85 makes plans for future This group of seniors — the ones who always gave me a headache by slamming their lockers the hardest — have left their companions through‘child- hood and the beginning of adulthood to set out on their own individual lives. Over half the class is planning to go to a college or university. Others will enter vo-tech school or the armed services. Class members will be going into such fields as business, law, psychol- ogy, agriculture, communica- tions, elementary education and computer science. Joe Erdmann Seniors who have spent the last twelve years together in Leola are: Seated: Kent Kolb, Vicky Yost and Pat Lapka. Second Row: Jeri Sanborn and Shawna Rott. Third Row: Ron Glaesman, Scott Geffre, Sid Feickert and Joe Erdmann. Back Row: Deb Vilhauer, Rob Waltman and Janet Heyd. Sid Feickert 10 Seniors Scott Geffre Ron Glaesman Scot Gohl Dave Heyd last twelve years together, first in Long Lake and later in Leola. Members of the Long Lake Twelve Year Club include Keith Retzer, Scot Gohl and Dave Heyd. These seniors have spent the Seniors 11 Seniors look forward, back Eighteen energetic, eager members of the Class of '85 marched forward to my stage to receive their diplomas May 17. While spring is traditionally a time for seniors to look ahead to what is perhaps an un- predictable future, it is also a time to remember. When Pat Lapka looks back, he recalls nothing major, just a lot of stupid things, like going out for track ' Lapka also remembers his freshman year as a pain ' Kim Kessler and Ann Thielsen shudder when they remember one day during their sophomore year when they skipped a day of school and had to serve deten- tion to make up for the lost time. Kent Kolb recalls crazy antics such as bolting lockers shut, setting them up for some unsuspecting friend and killing freshmen. He also recalls fondly lis- tening to rock n' roll while cruising around, especially during State B's. Janet Heyd Kim Kessler Senior Class officers include President Rob Winner of the DAR Good Citizen Waltman, Secretary-Treasurer Kent Kolb and award for 1985 is Senior Sid Feickert. Vice President Pat Lapka. 12 Seniors Kent Kolb Todd Kessler, Scott Geffre, Shawna Rott, Janet Heyd and Keith Retzer listen atten- tively to a senior math lesson, part of their preparation for college. Seniors 13 Shawna Rott Jeri Sanborn Below: Joe Erdmann, Scot Gohl and Rob Waltman meditate'' during their home ec class. Bottom: Senior Todd Kessler mugs it up with a look-alike friend. 14 Seniors Pat Lapka concentrates on ignoring the distraction from Sid Feickert behind him. Jeri Sanborn works on an office educa- tion assignment. Deb Vilhauer Seniors 15 Rob Waltman Vicky Yost Left: Juniors Joan Cox, Launa Fauth and Sandy Bieber cut out snowflakes to decorate the math room. Below left: Junior Class officers include Secretary-Treasurer Jodi Berreth, President Me- lissa Maroney and Vice President Launa Fauth. Below: Donna Duvall and Marla Guthmiller sneak a roll before the FBLA roll sale. Jodi Berreth Sandy Bieber Donna Duvall Joni Duvall Katie Evans Launa Fauth Arlette Friez Myron Friez 16 Juniors Juniors work hard, plan ahead It was a busy year for me once again with such a large Junior Class. The 33 juniors got to choose be- tween college-bound and non-col- lege bound English and studied U.S. history as their required classes. Mr. Beck's advanced biology class went on a field trip to St. Luke's Hospital and saw cadavers at Pre- sentation College. His chemistry class sat in an ice-cold lab learning about the atom. year building engines, spewing smoke and oil all over the shop, while in home ec the juniors made preserves (ahhh, it smelled so good!) and studied child develop- ment. The computer class learned matrix- es, used word processors and re- searched computer applications in the job world. Miss Freitag taught the math wiz- ards Algebra II, while other juniors took business math from Mr. Stolle. accounting gave the juniors an in- sight into tne business field. The juniors also began mapping out tneir futures in 1985. Whether they were perched up in Mr. Dan- iel's sunny yellow guidance room listening to college representat- ives, taking the A.C.T. test at Northern or attending various col- lege days, the students were plan- ning ahead for what they intend to do once they leave my hallways and classrooms for the last time. The shop class spent part of the Shorthand, advanced typing and Alan Geffre David Gohl Kim Grabowska Marla Guthmiller Theresa Guthmiller Julie Hoffman Mark Kallas Mike Kallas Marilyn Ketterling Clark Kindelspire Kevin Kolb Wanda Mack Melissa Maroney Michele Maroney Tom Rath Margaret Rohrbach Kalie Rott Revi Schaible Roxy Schock Mary Serfoss Brian Shafer Joel Weig Charles Weisser Donald Yost Juniors 17 Revi Schaible demonstrates the meaning of pigging out in the lunchroom as Mark Kallas looks on. Juniors Launa Fauth and Chuck Weisser mug for the camera during a free hour in the library. 18 Juniors The Sophomore Class, under the direction of officers Mark Hoff- man, vice president; Deb Jasmer, president; and Rick Reis, secre- tary-treasurer, once again sponsored the Sweetheart Ball after an absence of six years. Sophomore Mark Hoffman helps out newcomer Kevin Wolf with an English assignment. Sophomores Stacey Sanborn, Kim Hatlewick, Kristi Bieber, Deb Jasmer, Melissa Bieber and Tammy Guthmiller mellow out dur- ing the class homecoming skit. Kristi Bieber poses with a friend to show off the claw injured in a shop accident. Sophomores 19 a i 1 x haT£ It ) X rHAT happbks b? tj r cS j Sophomores Kristi Bieber and Mike Polinsky complete a draft- ing assignment as a part of their industrial arts class. Homecoming punk rockers include. Front Row: Kim Hatlewick, Carmen Hoffman and Kristi Bieber. Back Row. Belinda Rohwed- der, Cathy Thielsen, Missy Kallas, Melissa Bieber, Stacey San- born and Deb Jasmer. Kristi Bieber Melissa Bieber Beth Blumhardt Katja Eckbo John Grabowska Tammy Guthmiller Kim Hatlewick Gary Henderson Carmen Hoffman Cynthia Hoffman 20 Sophomores Computer programs that work give smiles to Cynthia Hoffman, Missy Kallas and Kim Hatlewick. Sophomores learn to speak, dissect The sophomores spent half of their year in English class giving speeches, including demonstration and sales speeches. Kevin Wolf gave a memorable sales speech in which he attempted to sell a vibrator. Tammy Guthmiller sold a robot which looked remark- ably like Carmen Hoffman. Mr. Beck's biology class went on field trips to Ordway Prairie and Sand Lake Wildlife Refuge. Later in the year the class dissected earthworms, grasshoppers, clams, frogs and fetal pigs. For the first time in years, the class also sponsored a Sweetheart Ball to help celebrate Valentine's Day and to raise money for next year's prom and banquet. Mark Hoffman Deb Jasmer Missy Kallas Tim Kessler Layne Lux Mike Polinsky Rick Reis Belinda Rohwedder Stacey Sanborn Jay Schaffer Cathy Thielsen Kevin Wolf Sophomores 21 LHS hosts Norwegian student This year for the first time in quite a few years, my halls were home to a foreign exchange student. She was 5'8 15-year old, blond-haired, blue-eyed Katja Matheson Eckbo from Oslo, Norway, where she lives with her father. During her stay Katja was involved in FBLA and Swing Choir. She also served as assistant student man- ager for the girls' basketball team. Her classes consist- ed of English II, U.S. history, world history, two home economics classes and chorus. At first, Katja found it difficult to speak English all the time and also discovered herself to be a little homesick. She missed her friends back in Norway but soon made new friends here. At the end of the year she could be found in the halls with her talking camera, collecting snapshots and memories to share with her family and friends back in Norway. What did Katja enjoy most about LHS? The people. Katja will most remember getting to know the kids, the teachers and the American school system. In her year at LHS Katja lived with the Earl Rott family. Katja Eckbo and Melissa Maroney take advantage of study time in the library to catch up on their assignments. Katja Eckbo and Sid Feickert exchange gossip in the hall be- tween classes. Katja Eckbo finds that school in the United States keeps her busy, as this pile of books demonstrates. 22 Sophomores Janet Zulk and Barb Maule share a laugh during typing class, a class required of all freshman at LH5. Freshmen Kyle Steckler, Gerard Retzer and Jack Heyd take a load off in the student lounge. Janet Zulk hurries to her next class amid the between-class rush. Freshman Brett Hoffman focuses on the keyboard during a production job in the typing room. Freshmen 23 Freshmen Class officers include Vice President Kyle Steckler, President Janet Zulk and Secretary-Treasurer Barb Maule. 24 Freshmen Freshman Kris Erdmann receives a painful tongue-lashing from Coach Stolle (Diane Yost) during the homecoming junior varsity girls' basketball skit. Jeff Berreth Stewart Bieber Corey Bunke Kris Erdmann Jason Fauth Jerry Geffre Freshmen earn 'A' in mischief Even a two-story brick school building squirms once in awhile. The freshmen boys (especially) have earned a reputation for being a little too mischievous at times. Take, for instance, the day in May when five boys removed the ceiling tiles from the boys' bathroom near the library and climbed up through the crawl space over to the girls' bathroom. According to the legend, some seniors discovered what the freshmen boys were up to and locked both bathroom doors so that the miscreants could be detained until Mr. Maule could be summoned. Yes, the Class of 1988, who were often forced to do push-ups in my bathrooms, got their first of high school in 1984-85. They studied Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story in Mrs. Guffey's Eng- lish class and got their first insight into algebraic equations in Miss Freitag's Algebra I class. They also learned basic chemistry and physics in Mr. Beck's general science class. The tappety-tap of typewriter keys was the rule in Mrs. Hepperle's Typing I classes, where Luanna Hoff- man built her typing speed all the way up to 64 words per minute. Behind-the-wheel training in Mr. Daniel's drivers' education class culminated in after-school ad- ventures to Aberdeen to sharpen traffic skills. Neil Geffre Rick Glaesman Terrill Guthmiiler Eric Heiser 1 arlc Hovrl LeAnn Kessler Faye Lechner Marsha Maroney Barb Maule Cindy Moser Gerard Retzer Russell Schaffner Jim Schauer Kyle Steckler Deon Vilhauer Mark. Weig Diane Yost Janet Zulk Freshmen 25 They keep me running smoothly Below: Providing nutritious meals day after day are cooks Maggie Bendewald, Marlene Kessler, Olga Bender, Delores Bain and Bonnie Gill. Bottom left: Responsible for transport- ing LHS students to and from school are bus drivers Alan January, Pat Schaffner, Clifton Tschappat, Frank Geffre, Don Guthmiller, Clint Blumhardt and Barney Taylor. Below: Janitors John Bendewald and John Thielsen work hard to keep up my halls and classrooms. Bottom right: Student janitors are John Grabowska, Ann Thielsen and Alan Geffre. v x £7 (ooo h! j k THAT V r cfitg Tr cr 26 Support Staff What We Did Newcomer Miss Ginny Freitag conducts a lesson in trigonom- etry to senior math students Janet Heyd and Scott Geffre. Freitag gives individual attention to Deb Jasmer, sophomore geometry student. Miss Ginny Freitag sat in her canary-yellow classroom amid tempera paints and drawings of eyeballs, teach- ing the secrets of algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus to students, fresnman through senior. The first-year teacher also taught art to grades seven and eight. Mr. Ron Struck taught world and U.S. history and government. Besides regular assignments he showed video-tapes covering historical events. In U.S. history the classes tried George Washington and Jefferson Davis for treason. The verdicts — both guilty. Mr. Brad Beck sat poised behind his desk lecturing on chemistry, biology and general science. The chemistry class studied the elements and examined chemical re- actions. They conducted experiments in electrolysis and titration. The advanced biology class studied plant growth and human anatomy-physiology and traveled to Aberdeen, where they viewed cadavers at the Pre- sentation College laboratory. Biology I students tried not to become squeamish as they dissected everything from earthworms to fetal pigs. 28 Curriculum Sophomore biology student Carmen Hoffman puzzles over a fetal pig at one of the semester test stations. Freitag, Struck, Beck teach basics Prosecuting attorney Melissa Maroney raises an objection dur- ing testimony at the treason trial of George Washington, while fellow attorney Launa Fauth looks on. Social studies teacher Mr. Ron Struck strikes a familiar pose as he conducts a history lesson. Biology student Mark Hoffman looks over a tagged fetal pig during end-of-the-year examinations. Frankenstein (Revi Schaible) and his werewolf friend (Social studies teacher Ron Struck) celebrate Halloween in the class- room. Curriculum 29 Sophomore Beth Blumhardt offers a food processor for sale to her classmates during speech class. English classes revises, split This year for the first time juniors and seniors had the option of enrolling in either college-bound or non- college-bound English. Anglo-Saxon epics, transcendental literature, uses of noun clauses and speeches about such problems as drug and alcohol abuse filled the air in Mrs. Julie George's English classes. Across the hall juniors read Rolvaag s Giants in the Earth, and seniors studied grammar in Mr. Duane Daniel's non-college-bound sections. Mrs. Jean Guffey told tales of mirth and Poe and Charles Dickens to the freshmen. Meanwhile down the hall in the library. Miss Ginger Bechtold handled check-outs and questions about re- search, supervised study halls and gave out advice and Tylenol to all in need. When not in his role as English teacher or guidance counselor, Daniel sat patiently in the white Plymouth Fury drivers' education car guiding freshmen attempt- ing to learn to drive. During a memorable attempt at a sales speech Kevin Wolf demonstrates a vibrator. Senior Rob Waltman discusses a writing assignment with Eng- lish journalism teacher Mrs. Julie George. 30 Curriculum College-bound seniors Todd Kessler, Sid Feickert and Jeri San- born spend library time working on their research papers. Business instructor Mrs. Doris Happerle pays an overdue fine to librarian Miss Virginia BechVold. Freshmen drivers' education students Kyle Steckler, Kris Erd- mann and Russell Schaffner appear to need a basic lesson in auto mechanics to get the drivers' ed car moving under its own power. Curriculum 31 ■ Sophomore Kristi Bieber works diligently on a drafting project for her industrial arts class. 32 Curriculum Senior Pat Lapka puts on safety eyeglasses and checks out the power saw before using it. Industrial arts instructor Mr. John Daly gives help and advice to seniors Keith Retzer and Kent Kolb as they work on their furni- ture projects. Joe Erdmann and Sid Feickert saw away at a muffler as part of their auto mechanics project. Junior high students Dawn Reeves, Amy Schaffner and Karen Bell show off one of the murals done as a part of their art classes. Junior home ec students Dave Gohl and Mike Kallas learn that a good cook isn't finished until he has cleaned up his mess. Marilyn Ketterling and Mary Serfoss sample their cooking while Mrs. Daniel's back is turned. Daniel, Daly teach home ec, shop classes Snuggled deep in the bowels of the high school lies the home economics department, the domain of Mrs. Alverde Daniel. Daniel taught home ec to sophomores, juniors and seniors. In her classes students learned everything from the fundamentals of cook- ing and etiquette to sewing, nutrition and child development. Daniel also taught high school arts and crafts. During the year art students worked on projects in tole-painting, glass-etching, wood-painting, stencilling, pencil drawing and charcoal drawing. Junior high art teacher Miss Ginny Freitag also hosted printmaker Mary Wipf the week of March 11-15 as part of the Artists-in-the- Schools program. The deafening roar of power tools often filled Mr. John Daly's shop classes. Daly taught basic drafting and woodworking to the sopho- mores, while the juniors spent one semester learning how to use the torch and to weld and a second semester learning about and building engines. They ended the year by building and launching model rockets. The seniors spent a good part of the year working on individual projects in woodworking, drafting and welding. Curriculum 33 Many students take business, computer training Among the most popular electives offered at LHS are courses in the business computer fields. Mrs. Brenda Jenkins taught computers for her second year, teaching computer literacy to junior and senior high students. The middle of the second semester was interrupted by a computer breakdown which took un- til summer to repair, and Jenkins had to assign re- search into individual computer careers and had to rely on books, magazines and handouts for the rest of the year. Mrs. Doris Hepperle taught beginning typing courses, advanced typing, shorthand and office education. Sen- ior office ed students worked in local businesses and took a field trip to several Aberdeen offices during the fourth nine weeks. Business math, accounting and consumer education were taught by Mr. John Stolle. Stolle also taught elementary and high school physical education. Student teacher Mrs. Laura Adema corrects papers during a free period. Adema, who taught under Mrs. Doris Hepperle, followed in the footsteps of her sister Julie Hixon, who also taught under Hepperle in 1981. Seniors Shawna Rott and Jeri Sanborn seek help on a business math assignment from instructor Mr. John Stolle. Shorthand students Jodi Berreth and Kim Grabowska hope that soon their names will be added to the 100 Club. 34 Curriculum Kim Kessler undergoes a simulated job interview from High School Principal Mr. Marvin Maule as a part of her office educa- tion training. Sophomores Missy Kallas and Cynthia Hoffman put in time in the computer room trying to get programs to run. r i ° pi 6Get to ssi-r 0 OUTSIDE' °cE o 3 is o ry . ■ ■ - ■ 'SEa ' —Or- Computer instructor Mrs. Brenda Jenkins helps Kim Hatlewick with an assignment on the Apple II. Curriculum 35 Stolle teaches sports for life Training the body is just as much a part of the overall educational process as training the mind. Life sports were the order of the day in Mr. John Stolle's fourth period physical education class, where high school boys and girls engaged in golf, archery, bowling, vol- leyball, softball, basketball and football. Keith Retzer gets ready to hit the shuttlecock in a lively game of badminton. Jim Schauer practices his bowling form as a part of the curricu- lum of Mr. John Stolle's high school physical education class. Keith Retzer, Jim Schauer and Layne Lux work on their bad- minton games during physical education. 36 Curriculum Mrs. Lois Merkel selects a filmstrip to show to her Chapter I reading students. Teachers aid special children For the gifted and learning-disabled, Mrs. Marlys Thurow served as special education director. Mrs. Diane Tschappat was in charge of remedial math, Mrs. Lois Merkel taught Chapter I reading, and Mrs. Jean Guffey worked as speech therapist. Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Brenda White also worked part-time as an aide in the special education department. White and Thurow directed two teams of fourth and fifth graders in Odyssey of the Mind competition at Madison. One group of students built a robot which was restricted to type of construction by a set of rules and had to run a course and perform as assigned set of tasks. The second group put on an eight-minute circus complete with costumes and two-headed animals. Mrs. Marlys Thurow takes time out from a busy schedule as special education director to give some thirsty plants water. Chapter I math teacher Mrs. Diane Tschappat checks out some student papers between classes. Curriculum 37 Members of the journalism class include: Seated: Jodi Berreth, Marla Kessler and Mrs. Julie George. Not pictured: Kent Kolb. Below: Mrs. Guthmiller, Donna Duvall, Kim Grabowska, Kim Kessler, Vicky George and Kim Kessler supervise a picture-taking session for the Vost and Joan Cox. Standing: Kevin Kolb, Rob Waltman, Todd yearbook. Journalism class prints LHS Live Blooming reporters-to-be, would-be editors and stu- dents who had no other class to take made up this year s LHS Live staff. The first semester of journalism was spent learning about the ethics and history of journalism and about the fundamentals of newswriting and newspaper pro- duction. Students also published six issues of LHS Live after all-too-rare ideas for stories were thought up, assigned, written and arranged on the paper. 38 Journalism Yearbook staff member Kevin Kolb and editor Kim Kessler direct the placement of subjects during a photo session. Jodi Berreth assists editor Kim Kessler in proofreading newspa- per copy for LHS Live. Buccaneer staff in race with time Second year journalism student Kent Kolb prints a photograph in the brand-new LHS darkroom, which was built in 1984 in the publications room. In a cold, cluttered, usually empty classroom with typewriters that don't work and a darkroom which monopolizes most of the space can be found the staff of the Buccaneer, working furiously to meet yearbook deadlines. With warped minds and drooping interests, they sat for an entire semester pasting up lay-outs, fumbling around the darkroom, cropping pictures, sniffing rubber cement and only attempting to write something entitled ' yearbook copy.'' Their ultimate goal is something called the 1985 Buccaneer. The ques- tion is, did these people reach their goal? Both the annual and newspaper staffs are under the direction of Mrs. Julie George. Editor is Kim Kessler. Journalism 39 Shawna Rott plays Kent Kolb's bubble-headed neighbor in this scene from The Seven Year Itch. Janet Heyd reads Edna St. Vincent Millay's The Ballad of the Harp Weaver during a recital presented for the sev- enth and eighth graders. 40 Drama Below: Shawna Rott tries to comfort her mother, Cindy Moser, after Mother has a fight with her best friend. Left: Kent Kolb demonstrates how to make a memorable en- trance during a break from rehearsal of The Dancers. Drama class hams it up Action, suspense, tragedy and comedy were flaring in my English room every fourth period as Mrs. George's drama class worked on the fundamentals of acting and play production. They covered such areas as panto- mime, oral interpretation and, of course, acting. Because of an extremely busy spring and a shortage of cast members, the class was unable to put on a full- length play. However, the class did perform a recital for the seventh and eighth graders, which included samples of everything they had done during the year. For their final grade the group also performed a short play. The Dancers. In the play Kent Kolb played a shy teenage boy who was drawn out of his shell by an equally shy teenage girl, played by Deb Jasmer. Other cast members included Ron Glaesman, Vicky Yost, Shawna Rott, Janet Heyd, Cindy Moser and Faye Lechner. Below: In this scene from The Dancers, Kent Kolb tries not to listen in on a conversation about him between Shawna Rott and Deb Jasmer as Faye Lechner looks on. Above: Ron Glaesman and Kent Kolb ham it up on the set of The Dancers as cast members Shawna Rott and Deb Jasmer watch. Drama 41 Member oF rbe- Future Business Leaders of America chapter aj «- Front Row: LeAnn Kessler, Kris Erdmann, Diane Yost, Terrill Guthmiller and Marsha Maroney. Second Row: Wanda Mack, Jodi Berreth, Kim Kessler, Faye Lechner, Tammy Guthmiller, Carmen Hoffman, Janet Zulk, Melissa Bieber and Kim Hatlewick. Third Row: Adviser Mrs. Doris Hepperle, Joni Du- vall, Kent Kolb, Melissa Maroney, Shawna Rott, Jeri Sanborn, Vicky Yost and Marla Guthmiller. Fourth Row: Roxy Schock, Deb Jasmer, Mary Serfoss, Joan Cox, Marilyn Ketterling, Sandy Bieber, Michele Maroney, Julie Hoffman and Stacey Sanborn. Fifth Row: Ann Thielsen, Deb Vilhauer, Donna Duvall, Theresa Guthmiller, Pat Lapka, Mike Kallas, Kevin Kolb, Katja Eckbo, Missy Kallas and Cathy Thielsen. FBLA chapter is largest ever The 41 members of the LHS Future Business Leaders of America chapter made up the largest membership in history. Under the leadership of President Shawna Rott, the chapter sponsored a variety show for the senior citizens, a business luncheon for local business- men and a financial aids meeting for students going to school after high school. For fund-raising activities, the chapter sold gift items, posters and carnations for Valentine's Day. They held bake sales and an ice cream social and were responsi- ble for the weekly roll sale as well. Local officers include Marla Guthmiller, Shawna Rott, Vicky Yost, Jeri Sanborn, Joni Duvall, Kent Kolb and Melissa Mar- oney. 42 FBLA Newly elected state historian Melissa Maroney poses with the banner made by members of this year's local FBLA chapter. Joni Duvall stepped down in April after serving for a year as the state FBLA parliamentarian. As a part of FBLA Week the local chapter sponsored Nerd Day. Dressing up were: Front Row: Kristi Bieber, Carmen Hoffman and Terrill Guthmiller. Second Row: Donna Duvall and Marsha Maroney. Third Row: Jodi Berreth, Marla Guth- miller, Katja Eckbo, Janet Zulk and Faye Lechner. Maroney elected to state office The halls were empty and the rooms vacant when the entire chapter departed in mid-April for the state FBLA convention in Mitchell. Chapters from across the state attended speeches and assemblies, a dance and a taco party, and participated in a wide range of contests ranging from impromptu speaking to parliamentary procedure. The meet cli- maxed with an election for state officers at which Me- lissa Maroney was chosen to serve as state historian. Kent Kolb earned third place in the Mr. FBLA contest and was awarded a $1000 scholarship to National Col- lege of Business. Vicky Yost received the same reward for third place in the Ms. FBLA contest. Jeri Sanborn won third in the Business Report, as did the parlia- mentary procedure team. Earlier in the year Joni Duvall, state parliamentarian, and Vicky Yost had the opportunity to attend a region- al FBLA leadership conference in Kansas City. Adviser to the local FBLA chapter is Mrs. Doris Hep- perle. FBLA 43 Baritonist Jimmy Morrison works hard on improving his musical talents during daily morning band rehearsals. Above center: Band director Mick Guffey leads the pep band in a rousing number during a home basketball game. Above: The high school marching band participates in the annual home- coming parade. Band acquires synthesizer Band director Mr. Mick Guffey spent the school year trying to eliminate unwanted squeaks and squawks from the music of the LHS Band. The group performed three concerts during the year: a Christmas concert, a spring concert and a pops concert. The 45 member unit also marched in the homecoming parade and played at numerous pep rallies and home football and basketball games. A highlight of the year for the band was the arrival of a new synthesizer, a gift from the Leola Centennial Committee. The electronic instrument will take some time to figure out, however, as Guffey and player Barb Maule discovered to their embarrass- ment during the Pops Concert when the instrument began mak- ing some definitely un-musical sounds. Student teacher Brian Helm had to come to the rescue and push the buttons needed to get the music flowing. Student teacher Brian Helm took up residence at LHS during the fourth nine weeks, picking up pointers from band and vocal directors Mick Guffey and Jim Ochsner. 44 Band Members of the LHS marching and concert bands include: Front Row: Eric Heiser, Julie Hoffman, Mary Kallas, Doreen Layton, Tammy Guthmiller, Theresa Guthmiller, Launa Fauth, Missy Kallas, Brenda Hatlewick, Jodi Thielsen, Ann Kolb and Annette Geffre. Second Row: Deon Vilhauer, Beth Blumhardt, Jeri San- born, Rhonda Reis, Kim Hatlewick, Pam Jasmer, Malissa Heyd, Arlette Friez, Deb Jasmer and Stacey Sanborn. Third Row: Mike Polinsky, Luanna Hoffman, Cathy Thielsen, Barb Maule, Car- men Hoffman, Renee Rath, Cynthia Hoffman and Shawna Rott. Fourth Row: Jim Morrison, Deb Vilhauer, Greg Hoffman, Brett Hoffman, Roxy Schock, Sid Feickert, Mike Kallas and Tom Rath. Fifth Row: Kalie Rott, Alan Geffre, Lanette Ehresman, Jason Fauth, Jay Schaffer and Scott Geffre. Center back: Director Mr. Mick Guffey. Band 45 Members of the mixed chorus rehearse for the upcoming spring concert, one of three in which the group performs each year. Chorus receives standing ovation Vocal director Mr. Jim Ochsner's Mixed Chorus worked hard to prepare for three concerts. The group, which included more than half of the high school student body, made its first appearance at Homecoming coronation ceremonies. The most rousing moment of the year came when the group backed up the swing choir in a high- powered medley of American music from the '50's to the 80's. This performance resulted in a standing ovation from an appreciative audience. Four choir members represented me in the South Dakota All-State Chorus. These talented singers were Jeri Sanborn, alto; Sid Feickert, tenor; Theresa Guthmiller, soprano; and Tom Rath, bass. Rath was also named to the South Dakota Honors Choir. Among members of the baritone section of the chorus are Kyle Steckler, Jack Heyd and Tom Rath. Student teacher Jeff Patzlaff directs the boys' glee club during his stint in the music department at LHS. 46 Chorus Member� - of-fire mixed chorus Seated: Barb Maule, Beth Blumhardt and Carmen Hoffman, accompanists. Front Row: Roxy Schock, Tammy Guthmiller, Stacey Sanborn, Marilyn Ket- terling, Ann Thielsen, Luanna Hoffman, Launa Fauth, Katja Eckbo, Theresa Guthmiller, Joni Duvall and Kim Kessler. Sec- ond Row: Kris Erdmann, Joan Cox, Kristi Bieber, Shawna Rott, Jodi Berreth, Mary Serfoss, Deb Vilhauer, Kim Grabowska, Diane Yost, Sandy Bieber, Donna Duvall, Terrill Guthmiller and Jeri Sanborn. Third Row: Jason Fauth, Jack Heyd, Kevin Kolb, Mike Polinsky, Revi Schaible, Sid Feickert, Mike Kallas, Kalie Rott, Gary Henderson, Stewart Bieber, Eric Heiser and Brett Hoffman. Fourth Row: Deon Vilhauer, Jerry Geffre, Todd Kessler, Jay Schaffer, Joe Erdmann, Rob Waltman, Tom Rath, Pat Lapka, Neil Geffre, Rick Reis, Mark Kallas, Tim Kessler, Kyle Steckler and Russ Schaffner. Maule, Carmen Hoffman and Beth Blumhardt give the piano the old heave ho to get it out of the way. Pat Lapka and Sid Feickert set up the risers for a concert under the watchful eye of vocal director Mr. Jim Ochsner. Chorus 47 Rob Waltman, Jeri Sanborn, Mike Kallas and Jodi Berreth perform a portion of We've Got Stars. Swing choir makes spring tour Swing choir members Donna Duvall, Todd Kessler, Joni Du- vall, Tom Rath, Jeri Sanborn, Rob Waltman, Jodi Berreth, Mark Kallas, Diane Yost, Kevin Kolb, Launa Fauth and Sid Feickert demonstrate choreography which has made them one of the best groups in the area. Brett Hoffman, Donna Duvall and Mike Kallas work hard on Puppet Man, one of the numbers in their tour medley. 48 Swing Choir Members of the LHS Swing Choir voted to go on tour again this spring. What a headache! I'd often find myself awake until all hours as the group re- hearsed. In their concert the group performed a medley of tunes tracing the history of rock and roll from the '50 s to the '80 s. A highlight of the show was Tom Rath's appearance in an itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini. The swing choir per- formed concerts at Warner, Doland, Roslyn and Bristol and spent a night in Watertown. The crowds were lively and receptive, and the participants rated their tour an unqualified success. Other highlights of the year for the group were new uniforms of black and white and a 1 rating in the South Dakota Jazz Festival held in Aberdeen. LHS Swing Choir members sported a new look with new uni- forms of black and white. Modeling their new costumes are: Front Row: Tim Kessler, Kevin Kolb, Jason Fauth, Brett Hoff- man, Alan Geffre (on drums), Todd Kessler, Pat Lapka, Mike Kallas and Rick Reis. Second Row: Jodi Berreth, Beth Blumhardt, Diane Yost, Joni Duvall, Donna Duvall, Jeri Sanborn, Launa Fauth, Theresa Guthmiller, Stacey Sanborn, Tammy Guthmiller, Shawna Rott, Katja Eckbo, Carmen Hoffman and Deon Vil- hauer. Back Row: Rob Waltman, Tom Rath, Kalie Rott and Sid Feickert. Diane Yost, Kevin Kolb, Launa Fauth, Sid Feickert, Shawna Rott and Pat Lapka work off the rough edges of their choreography for Puppet Man ' Swing Choir 49 Jay Schaffer, Brett Hoffman, Luanna Hoffman and Jeri San- born comprised a brass ensemble which also brought home a superior rating from the Region IV Music Contest. Musicians earn top ratings The students of LH5 represented me pretty well at the Region IV Music Contest March 29 on the NSC campus. Seven groups took I's (superior ratings) home from the contest. Vocal groups earning superiors includ- ed the Mixed Ensemble, Boys' Ensemble, Girls' En- semble and Miscellaneous Ensemble 1. The Brass Quartet, Drum Ensemble and Woodwind Ensemble took top honors in instrumental competition. Vocal soloists winning superiors were Jeri Sanborn, Tom Rath, Todd Kessler and Sid Feickert, while Rath, Alan Geffre and Katie Evans earned instru- mental I's. Responsible for developing this musical talent were Mick Guffey and Jim Ochsner, instrumental and vocal directors at LHS. Tom Rath, sousaphone, and Alan Geffre, drums, were LHS's top instrumental soloists, along with Katie Evans, not pic- tured. Members of the superior-rated Mixed Ensemble include The- Cuthmiller, Sid Feickert, Jeri Sanborn, Brett Hoffman, Join Rath, Beth Blumhardt. Mike Kallas, Todd Kessler and armen Hoffman. 0 t Returning home with superiors on their vocal solos were Jeri Sanborn, Todd Kessler, Tom Rath and Sid Feickert. Cynthia Hoffman, Shawna Rott, Carmen Hoffman, Mike Kallas and Barb Maule are members of the superior-rated Saxophone Ensemble. Winning Drum Ensemble members are Kalie Rott, Alan Geffre and Eric Heiser. Contest 51 Members of the injury-plagued Pirate football team are: Front Row: Russ Schaffner, Jeff Berreth, Stewart Bieber, Deon Vilhauer, Rick Glaesman, Mike Po- linsky, Jason Fauth, Kyle Steckler and Brett Hoffman. Second Row: Jim Schauer, Jay Shcaffer, Chuck Weisser, Don Yost, Neil Geffre, Rick Reis and Clark Kindel- spire. Back Row: Head Coach Ron Struck, Kalie Rott, Mark Kallas, Joe Erdmann, Sid Feickert, Revi Schaible, Brian Shafer, Pat Lapka, Alan Geffre and Assistant Coach John Daly. Inj uries plague Pirates Bumps, bruises and more serious injuries hampered the performance of the Pirate football team during a season which saw many key play- ers go down with injuries. Among players missing action due to injury was senior all-conference standout Sid Feickert. Also serious- ly injured were juniors Alan Geffre and Kalie Rott. Both underwent surgery as a result of their injuries. Also suffering hurts were juniors Revi Schaible, Clark Kindelspire, Chuck Weisser and Brian Shafer and freshman Jeff Berreth. The team, which started the season optimistically with a 2-2 record, went on the skids after the rash of upperclass injuries and ended the season with a 2-7 mark. Defensive standouts are honored each year with membership in the Century Club. 1984 Century Club members in- clude senior Sid Feickert and juniors Bri- an Shafer and Kalie Rott. Feickert was also honored as the only representative to the Northern Conference All-Confer- ence squad, the only Pirate to be so named. Feickert is a linebacker runnine back. 52 Football Century Club member Brian Shafer shows the form that made him a defensive stan- dout with this tackle as Kalie Rott and an- other Pirate teammate look on. Sid Feickert (33) and Chuck Weisser (46) react enthusiastically to a Pirate touchdown during homecoming action against the Faulkton Trojans. The Pirates, however, came out on the losing end, dropping a 7-31 decision to the visitors. Scoreboard We 6 Hoven They 30 8 Frederick 36 34 Langford 15 18 Northwestern 0 0 Ipswich 17 6 Sully Buttes 34 7 Faulkton 31 6 Highmore 27 6 Gettysburg 46 Football 53 Pirates fall short—again! Despite having its best season ever, the Pirate girls' basketball team could not win the one that counted, although they made a valiant effort. Junior forward Marla Guthmiller blocks a shot cleanly in basketball action against arch-rival Ipswich. Besides her defensive abilities Guthmiller was the Pirates' leading scorer. For the tenth year in a row, the Ipswich Tigers won the District 5 tournament championship, defeat- ing the Pirates in the finals by a score of 43-37. The Pirates, despite dropping an earlier decision to the Tigers, were confident that the third time was the charm and came out playing aggressive defense and a ball-con- trol offense. The strategy worked, and the Pirates took a seven point lead into the locker room at half- time. They could not hold on, how- ever, as the Tigers took advantage of quick baskets to swing the mo- mentum of the game their way. The girls, nonetheless, had a suc- cessful season. They jumped off to an 8-0 start before dropping their first game to Northwestern by one point. (Ironically, the girls had de- feated the Wildcats handily earlier in the year.) The second half of the season proved to be a bit tougher than the first, but the team wound up with a 13-7 record, their best ever. The squad, which was dominated by juniors, listed only two seniors on its roster, Jeri Sanborn and Shawna Rott. Sanborn was named the team MVP because of her lead- ership and steady floor play. M Giih' Basketball Junior center Launa Fauth goes up for two against an always tough Ipswich defense. Reserve center Kim Grabowska fights for a rebound under the bas- ket. Scoreboard We They 54 Hoven 29 46 Langford 44 48 Northwestern 36 53 Eureka 46 41 Roscoe 31 45 Ashley 26 36 Hosmer 35 51 Hecla 30 44 Northwestern 45 42 Cresbard 41 35 Herried 27 49 Faulkton 52 i 37 Eureka 47 46 Hosmer 51 65 Frederick 45 77 Bowdle 47 57 Rosholt 70 48 Ipswich 68 District 5 Tourney 40 Hosmer 35 37 Ipswich 43 Members of the Pirate girls' basketball team include: Seated: Student managers Joni Duvall, Marilyn Ketterling, Head Coach John Stolle, Kristi Bieber, Katja Eckbo and Melissa Maroney. Standing: Launa Fauth, Marla Guthmiller, Cynthia Hoffman, Shawna Rott, Janet Zulk, Beth Blumhardt, Donna Duvall, Julie Hoff- man. Jeri Sanborn, Stacey Sanborn, The resa Guthmiller and Kim Grabowska. Girls' Basketball 55 JV s win B tourney Scoreboard We They 16 Hoven 25 27 Langford 21 23 Northwestern 28 29 Eureka 26 26 Roscoe 15 21 Ashley 22 19 Hosmer 36 29 Hecla 25 25 Northwestern 29 27 Cresbard 24 34 Herried 25 38 Faulkton 35 41 Eureka 35 26 Hosmer 29 36 Frederick 25 37 Bowdle 33 44 Ipswich 37 B Team Tourney 30 Hosmer 27 40 Ipswich 37 The junior varsity girls' basketball team ended a successful 12-6 sea- son by defeating Ipswich in the finals of the B Tourney in Ipswich by a score of 40-37. 1984 was a rebuilding year for the JV's, and Coach Mary Stolle alter- nated players in and out during each contest to give all girls the playing time needed to develop. Although Stolle believes that the girls are becoming more physical and more adept at handling pres- sure, she admits that they need a consistent outside shooter to bal- ance their inside game. Below: Freshman Barb Maule goes up to block an Ipswich shot. Below left: The junior varsity squad huddles around Coach Mary Stolle for a strategy session. Coach Mary Stolle's junior varisty squad includes Rhonda Reis, Polly Kindelspire, Diane Vost, Terrill Guthmiller, Deb Jasmer, Kris Erdmann, Missy Kallas, Stacey Sanborn, Cynthia Hoffman, Luanna Hoffman, Janet Zulk, Barb Maule, Carmen Hoffman and Tammy Guthmiller. 56 Girls' Basketball Senior Pat Lapka fights for a rebound in action against Groton. Senior center Keith Retzer takes the ball to the basket over a Northwestern de- fender as Scott Geffre looks on. Inj uries do it again High hopes at the beginning of the season dissipated for the boys' var- sity basketball team as injuries once again took their toll. Coach John Stolle's Pirates were thin on bench strength from the start with only 15 boys to split be- tween two squads. However, when junior reserve Kalie Rott and two- year starter Rob Waltman were both lost for the season because of injuries which required surgery, they left two rather large holes to fill. Prior to Waltman's injury the Pi- rates were playing .500 ball. A highlight of the season came in the Aberdeen Civic Arena when the Pi- rates pounded Bowdle 91-74 and senior Scott Geffre threatened a 10- year-old school scoring mark set by Dan Schooley as he tossed in 42 points before leaving the game. Sophomore Mark Hoffman was called upon to fill Waltman's shoes, and the team turned in two gutsy performances during the District 5 tourney. The Pirates overcame a third quarter deficit to pull ahead of Eureka and earn a berth in the finals with a 50-47 win. The team then went on to play a courageous game against tourney favorite Ipswich before finally dropping a 57-78 decision. Senior guard Scott Geffre led the team in both scoring and rebounds and was named season MVP. Geffre also received All-State rec- ognition. Senior guard Scott Geffre jumps center for the Pirates because of his leaping ability. Other Pirates in the picture are junior guard Chuck Weisser, sophomore forward Mark Hoffman and senior for- ward Pat Lapka. Boys Basketball 57 Scoreboard We 61 Roscoe They 54 56 Warner 62 51 Eureka 47 35 Faulkton 61 53 Ipswich 63 43 Selby 55 56 Langford 48 53 Groton 78 59 Cresbard 60 45 Ashley 76 68 Hosmer 57 91 Bowdle 74 88 Hecla 63 60 Herried 58 56 Northwestern 60 50 Eureka 51 69 Frederick 52 42 Ipswich 81 50 District 5 Tourney Eureka 47 57 Ipswich 78 Rob Waltman goes up and over for two despite the pair of hands in his face. Scott Geffre demonstrates his great leap- ing ability as he puts up a shot over the Groton defense. Varsity boys' basketball team members include: Front Row: Manager Janet Zulk, Rick Reis, Chuck Weisser, Mark Hoff- man, Jay Schaffer, Tim Kessler and Manager Marilyn Ketterling. Second Row: Manager Kim Grabowska, Pat Lapka, Keith Retzer, Tom Rath, Coach John Stolle, Scott Geffre, Rob Waltman, Kalie Rott and Manager Kris Erdmann. 58 Boys' Basketball Junior varsity team members are: Front Row: Russell Schaffner, Jason Fauth, Neil Geffre, Mark Weig, Kyle Steckler and Rick Glaesman. Back Row: Tim Kessler, Mark Hoffman, Kalie Rott, Jay Schaffer and Rick Reis. Left hander Rick Reis puts up a shot in action against Groton. We Scoreboard They 44 Roscoe 27 44 Warner 35 31 Eureka 35 26 Faulkton 30 38 Ipswich 36 34 Selby 43 28 Langford 30 38 Groton 44 37 Cresbard 53 29 Ashley 47 29 Hosmer 24 43 Hecla 24 46 Herried 44 40 Eureka 38 31 Frederick 33 36 Ipswich 45 48 B Team Tourney Hosmer 51 53 Frederick 44 50 Ipswich 52 JVs show improvement The junior varsity basketball squad closed out its season with a 7-12 record and a sixth place finish in the Ipswich B Team tourney. The team suffered from a lack of numbers and really began to feel the pinch as injuries took their toll on varsity players and top JV's had to move up. Although the team had an up-an- down season, JV Coach John Daly saw a definite improvement as the year progressed. The team worked hard on defense and improved their footwork ' said Daly. Offense and teamwork continued to be prob- lems, however, for a team which included four sophomores and six freshmen. Bovs B.� kotK� ll Competing for Coach Ron Struck are Kevin Wolf, Neil Geffre, Clark Kindelspire, Scott Geffre, Jay Schaffer, Don Yost, and Kyle Steckler. Team manager is Mary Serfoss. Geffre rewrites records With only seven members the Leola boys' track team nonetheless had a respectable season, led by senior Scott Geffre. Geffre assaulted the school record book in 1985, erasing marks in five events. Geffre set new records in the 110 meter high hurdles, the 300 meter intermediate hurdles, the high jump, long jump and triple jump. Geffre faced tough competition in the hurdles from McPherson County rival Morris Rau from Eu- reka, the best Class B hurdler in South Dakota. Despite the compe- tition, however, Geffre qualified for the state meet in both hurdles events and placed fifth in the 110. He also placed fourth in the high jump at the state meet. Helping Geffre to anchor Coach Ron Struck's squad was junior sprinter Clark Kindelspire, who qualified for the state meet in both the 100 and 200 meter dashes. Track MVP Scott Geffre (right) leads rival Morris Rau from Eureka across the fourth hurdle in one of many head-to-head con- frontations between the two. 1985 School Records Scott Geffre 110 Meter high hurdles 14.7 300 meter inter, hurdles 41.02 High jump 6'5 Long jump 1911 Triple jump 41T0 Sprinter Clark Kindelspire outdistances the field enroute to the tape. 60 Boys' Track Members of an up-and-coming girls' track team are: Front Row: Barb Maule, Diane Yost, Polly Kindelspire, Kris Erd- mann and Janet Zulk. Back Row: Man- ager Mary Serfoss, Cathy Thielsen, Don- na Duvall, Deb Jasmer, Marla Guth- miller, Theresa Guthmiller, Julie Hoff- man, Beth Blumhardt and Coach Mary Stolle. On their way to the state meet are mem- bers of the 800 meter relay team which set a new school record. Team members include Theresa Guthmiller, Polly Kin- delspire, Marla Guthmiller and Julie Hoffman (seated). With the girls is Coach Mary Stolle. Stolle has strong season The 1985 squad was probably the best in the history of girls' track at LHS. There were no seniors on the junior-dominated squad, and the MVP was an eighth grader, sprint- er Polly Kindelspire. Coach Mary Stolle's challenge sys- tem for selecting relay teams re- sulted in a record-setting 800 meter relay team. Theresa Guthmiller, Polly Kindelspire, Marla Guth- miller and Julie Hoffman set a school record of 1:51.7 and quali- fied for the State Track Meet. Also setting school records were Beth Blumhardt in the 300 meter intermediate hurdles and Deb Jasmer in the 3200 meter run. Girls' Track 61 Junior Don Yost breaks the tape after completing the 400 meter dash. Shot putter Neil Geffre demonstrates his form at the Groton Invitational. Scott Geffre concentrates on his landing after a long jump attempt. Interested spectators are Girls' Coach Mary Stolle and Jackie Mack, an LH5 grad now teaching in Roslyn. Ihey a!S? who aUo sit and wa'‘- and Kyle Sleekier watch the action as evin Wolf, Jay Schaffer, Neil Geffre they await their turns to compete. 62 Track Launa Fauth spots while Don Yost bench presses in the weight room. Guys, gals pump iron The clank of metal and the moans, groans and gasps that came out of the northeast corner of the school were not the tor- tured cries of students flunking history, but rather the sounds of effort as the LHS Weight Club was hard at work training. Students lifted weights during or after school each week to im- prove physical performance and to reach personal goals. Pump- ing iron wasn't solely a man's sport, as two girls lifted weights and trained as well. Clark Kindelspire ended his ju- nior year within ten pounds of the gold — lifting the equiv- alent to his weight plus 175 pounds. Juniors Brian Shafer and Clark Kindel- spire lift weights to keep in shape for football. Jiwirtrr, iviarK i auas, sia heickert, Nalie Rott, Rick Reis and Kevin Wolf. Katie Evans and Launa Fauth prove that pumping iron is not just for guys. Male members of the Weight Club are Mike Polinsky, Don Yost, Alan Geffre, Clark Kindelspire, Revi Schaible, Brian rm Statisticians, managers work behind scenes Football managers and statisticians include Janet Zulk. Marla Guthmiller, Mary Serfoss, Marilyn Ketterling and Ron Glaes- man. (Serfoss also served as track manager.) Girls' basketball statisticians Joni Duvall, Kristi Bieber and Me- lissa Maroney relax in the coaches' office. Student Managers 65 Katja Eckbo and Marilyn Ketterling, girls' basketball managers, check out the first aid kit before a game. Keeping stats for the boys' basketball team are Janet Zulk, Mari- lyn Ketterling (manager), Kim Grabowska and Kris Erdmann. Above: Working the crowd at the homecom- inc football game are Shawna Rott, Joni Du- vall and Jeri Sanborn. Right: Turning the tables on varsity boys' cheerleaders Julie Hoffman, Marla Guthmiller, Joni Duvall and Theresa Guthmiller during a pep rally skit are boys' basketball players Pat Lapka, Keith Retzer and Scott Geffre. In this skit the boys attempt to get the girls all gussied up” for an upcoming game. 66 Cheerleaders Two squads compete Cheerleaders were highly visible throughout the athletic season as five squads worked to create enthu- siasm among football and basket- ball fans. A highlight of the year for the boys' basketball varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders was participa- tion in the State Cheerleaciing Con- test in Huron. The girls performed both a dance routine and sideline chants before judges who awarded them 103 of a possible 150 points. To finance their trip the girls sold Pirate pins and held cake raffles at various home basketball games. Adviser to the squads was Mrs. Brenda Jenkins. Performing at LH5 football games are varsi- ty cheerleaders Shawna Rott, Julie Hoffman, Jeri Sanborn and Joni Duvall (front). Rehearsing for their performance in the state cheerleading contest are boys basket- ball cheerleaders (top to bottom) Julie Hoff- man, Tammy Guthmiller, Theresa Guth- miller, Marla Guthmiller, Stacey Sanborn, Joni Duvall, Carmen Hoffman and Diane Yost. Girls' basketball cheerleaders include Sandy Bieber, Mary Serfoss, Deb Vilhauer, Roxy Schock and Michele Maroney. Cheerleaders 67 Sanborn, Waltman selected to reign Pirate Day 1985 got off to an official start Friday morning, October 12, when seniors Jeri Sanborn and Rob Waltman were crowned homecoming queen and king at coronation ceremonies before a packed crowd in the high school gym. Following the coronation were skits and entertain- ment by the LHS Mixed Chorus, also a pep rally. School adjourned after lunch for the annual wind- accompanied parade through the downtown busi- ness district. At night the football team dropped a tough loss to the Faulkton Trojans by a score of 26- 6. Festivities concluded with a public dance at the Legion Hall to music provided by Precious Cargo. Other homecoming kick-off activities throughout the week included decoration of halls and lockers, Toga Day, Punk Rock Day and an alumni-junior varsity girls' basketball game. Rick Glaesman, Eric Heiser and Brett Hoffman entertain the crowd in drag during the Freshman Class homecoming skit. Homecoming royalty candidates Front Row: Shawna Sanborn and Waltman were chosen by a vote of the student Rott, Deb Vilhauer and Vicky Yost. Back Row: Sid Feickert, Pat body. Lapka, Scott Geffre, Queen Jeri Sanborn and King Rob Waltman. 68 Homecoming Homecoming gives juniors Donna Duvall and Marla Guth- miller an excuse to 'clown around” and not get in trouble for it. Freshmen LeAnn Kessler, Diane Yost and Barb Maule per- form a skit that was a real crowd-pleaser during an earlier pep rally. Seniors Pat Lapka, Dave Heyd, Rob Waltman, Deb Vilhauer and Joe Erdmann perform part of the Senior Class skit, a take-off on The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Big Bird gives an unintentional fright to Stephanie Daly as her moth- er, Mrs. Dorothy Daly, wonders what to do next. Homecoming 69 Old Lady Marla Guthmiller has a Pirate (Alan Geffre) on her television set during the Junior Class skit. Freshmen participating in Homecoming Week's Punk Rock Day are: Seated: Terrill Guthmiller and Kris Erdmann. Standing: Diane Yost, Marsha Maroney, LeAnn Kessler and Janet Zulk. Providing music during the homecoming coronation assembly are members of the LHS Mixed Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Jim Ochsner. Center right: Atop the royalty float are King Rob Wait- man, Queen Jeri Sanborn. Scott Geffre, Vicky Yost, Sid Feickert, Shawna Rott, Pat Lapka and Deb Vilhauer. Y LET‘3 G£T r S r z trance ovze si r ? -X CAN WATCH LAtc iv T zz Hy £ HETTEfZMAN' 70 Homecoming eola's Snow Queen for 1985 is senior Shawna Rott. Junior Snow Queen Barb Maule (left) and attendants Diane Yost and Luanna Hoffman were chosen by their freshmen classmates. Rott is named Leola Snow Queen Senior Shawna Rott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rott, represented Leola at the 1985 South Dakota Snow Queen Contest in Aberdeen January 10-12. Rott was chosen over six classmates and received the traditional crown and bouquet of carnations at cere- monies December 1. She also received a necklace for being named Miss Congeniality. Rott represented LHS in the state contest and enjoyed watching the Junior Snow Queen pageant, meeting new friends, taking part in banquets, swim and pizza parties and an aerobics session, and shaking hands with Bobby Vee, who entertained at the pageant. Other local winners included Junior Snow Queen Barb Maule and a vocal ensemble made up of Jim Ochsner, Marty Geffre, Colin Hoffman and Todd Schanzen- bach, accompanied by Beth Blumhardt and Alan Geffre. This group went on to take top honors in the talent portion of the state event. I uiMi inimmuiann F SI Candidates for local snow queen include: Seated: Deb Vilhauer and Ann Thielsen. Standing: Kim Kessler, Vicky Yost, Queen Shawna Rott, Jeri Sanborn and Janet Heyd. Snow Queen 71 Below: Student body ballotting selected Alan Geffre and Sandy to reign as Sweetheart King and Queen. Bottom left: Other candi- dates vying for their crowns include Kim Hatlewick and Mark Hoffman, Carmen Hoffman and Kalie Rott and Janet Zulk and Keith Retzer. Sultry vibrations of love filled the air around St. Val- entine's Day as the Sophomore Class held the first Sweetheart's Ball in several years, surrounded by a heart-shaped balloon arch, records and tons of pop- corn. Alan Geffre and Sandy Bieber were crowned Sweet- heart King and Queen to the blare of heavy metal music while a group of boys got on their knees and serenaded the couple with imaginary violins. Sweethearts Rob Waltman and Katja Eckbo enjoy the romantic atmosphere at the Sweetheart Ball. Sophs bring back Sweetheart Ball -v Jeri Sanborn and Revi Schaible dance to a slow tune and take pleasure in each other's company. 72 Sweetheart Ball Senior Ron Glaesman and date Sally Schaunaman are present- ed to the audience during the Grand March. Below: Junior Sandy Bieber (facing camera) shares a table with Pat Lapka and date Penny Bieber during the banquet. Bottom: Juniors Launa Fauth, Jodi Berreth, Mike Kallas, Mark Kallas, Theresa Guthmiller and Tom Rath sing to the guests during the meal. Freshman waitress Kriss Erdmann serves coffee to school board members Earl Rott and Elvin Feickert during the Junior- Senior Banquet. Prom 73 Junior Kevin Kolb gets an opportunity to be a stand-up comic as Master of Ceremonies for the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet. Juniors host Prom-Banquet The schoolhouse felt like a million bucks with the gym decorated with silver and metallic-purple stream- ers and gossamer drapes for the 1985 Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet. All I Need was selected as the theme, and Kevin Kolb served as Master of Ceremonies. Myron Friez read the invocation and benediction. Junior Class Vice President Launa Fauth welcomed the seniors, and date Sid Feickert, student body president, acknowledged on behalf of the Senior Class. Junior Class President Me- lissa Maroney read the Class Prophecy, while Senior Class President Rob Waltman followed with the Class Will. Music was provided by an ensemble of junior vocalists. A dance to the music of Precious Cargo followed the Grand March. Junior Class advisers were Mrs. Doris Hepperle, Mrs. Brenda Jenkins, Mr. Brad Beck and Mr. John Daly. Jodi Berreth dedicates a poem to the Senior Class on behalf of the juniors. Junior Class President Melissa Maroney reads the Class Prophecy. 74 Prom Junior Class President Melissa Maroney leads the Grand March under the outstretched arms of Roxy Schock and date. Joe Erdmann and date Sheila Daly enjoy being in each other's arms as they dance to the music of Precious Cargo. Prom-goers dance under the balloon arch which was the most distinctive feature of the prom's setting. Prom 75 Mrs. Doris Hepperle pins the class flower, a white carnation tipped in blue, on senior Jeri Sanborn. Bottom: Ann Thielsen and Deb Vilhauer join their classmates in an autograph-signing session. Soon-to-be-alumni of Leola High School Shawna Rott, Kent Kolb and Kim Kessler sign caps in the moments before entering the gym for the last time as students of LHS. 3 76 Graduation Sister Maurice Crowley delivers the commencement address to the 1985 graduates of Leola High School. Senior Swing Choir members Sid Feickert, Rob Waltman, Jeri Sanborn, Shawna Rott, Pat Lapka and Todd Kessler join fellow choir members for the last time. Crowley speaks to graduates Sister Maurice Crowley, head of the Education Depart- ment and Director of Early Childhood Programs at Presentation College in Aberdeen, spoke to the 18 members of the Senior Class as they gathered for the last time as students of LHS. Also addressing the audi- ence was valedictorian Sid Feickert. Principal Marvin Maule recommended the seniors for diplomas, and Mr. Earl Rott, chairman of the board of education, awarded diplomas and certificates of atten- dance to seniors and eighth graders. Invocation and benediction were given by Pastor R.W. Schwarz, who also spoke to the seniors at baccalaureate services May 12. We have crossed the bay; the ocean lies before us was the motto chosen by the class, who also chose blue and silver as their class colors and a white carnation tipped in blue as their class flower. Scott Geffre and Deb Vilhauer enter the gym prior to the start of commencement exercises for the Class of 1985. Graduation 77 Theresa Guthmiller gives graduation hugs to Sid Feickert and Scott Geffre. Rick Reis congratulates Scot Gohl in the receiving line after graduation ceremonies. Emotions are clearly written on the face of Ron Glaesman as he is greeted by Kalie Rott. Honor graduates of the Class of 1985 are Jeri Sanborn, Pat Lapka, Shawna Rott, Sid Feickert and Janet Heyd. Feickert was named valedictorian and Heyd salutatorian after extremely close compe- tition. 78 Graduation Tomorrow's Children The eighth grade class consists of: Front Row: Polly Kin- delspire, Doreen Layton, Lynn Kessler, Brian Grabowska, Douglas Yost and Troy Weig. Middle Row: Brenda Hatlewick, Rhonda Reis, Mary Kallas, Pam Jasmer, Chris Polinsky, George Weisser and Phillip Kallas. Back Row: Jodi Schauer, Renee Rath, Dawn Reeves, Tarri Rott, Ken- ny Kessler, Jimmy Morrison, Myron Klipfel. Eighth graders begin climb The eighth grade curriculum was taught primarily by two teachers, Mr. Richard Jasmer and Mrs. Yvonne Morrison. Miss Ginny Freitag taught a nine week course in art as one of the block classes. In art the students painted permanent wall murals in their classroom, which may be the first time ever for the school. Other block classes included typing, shop and home ec. When asked what they will remember about eighth grade, the students men- tioned graduation, sock hops and sports. In high school they look forward to sports and graduatibn, but they fear the seniors and initiation. Jimmy Morrison, Douglas Yost, Janet Lechner and Chris Polinsky take it easy during their lunch break. 80 Eighth Grade The seventh graders enjoyed a successful first year in junior high. Material covered by the class included a unit on Greek myth- ology taught by Librarian Virginia Bech- told. The class also read Tom Sawyer and viewed video cassettes on South Dakota history. Highlights of the year included basketball and football, block classes and sock hops. Seventh graders study mythology Miss Ginny Freitag directs art students Brian Walz and Ste- ven Rohwedder during their art classes. Seventh graders include: Front Row: Belinda Schell, Karen Bell, Malissa Heyd, Patricia Albrecht, Lisa Klipfel and Amy Schaffner. Middle Row: Kenny Hatlewick, Marvin Bonnet, Greg Hoffman, Kirby Kiesz, Steven Rohwedder, Joel Guthmiller and Brian Walz. Back Row: Shelly Wolf, Janet Lechner, Lanette Ehresman, Jeff Zulk, Laura Bunke, Annette Geffre, Ann Klob and Dawn Reeves. Seventh Grade 81 Members of the seventh grade girls' basketball team include (top to bottom) Amy Schaffner, Karen Bell, Patricia Albrecht, Dawn Reeves, Paula Albrecht and Annette Geffre. 82 Junior High Sports Members of Coach Brad Beck's junior high football squad in- clude: Front Row: Jeff Zulk, Marvin Bonnet, Joel Guthmiller, Greg Hoffman. Second Row: Tarri Rott, Brian Grabowska, George Weisser, Chris Polinsky, Philip Kallas. Third Row: Ken- ny Kessler, Doug Yost. Back Row: Coach Brad Beck. Junior high boys' basketball players are: Front Row: Marvin Bonnet, George Weisser, Steve Rohwedder, Troy Weig and Phil- ip Kallas. Second Row: Brian Grabowska, Coach Brad Beck, Chris Polinsky. Third Row: Kirby Kiesz, Ken Hatlewick, Joel Guthmiller and Greg Hoffman. Fourth Row: Tarri Rott, Doug Yost and Kenny Kessler. Fifth Row: Jimmy Morrison, Jeff Zulk and Myron Klipfel. Seventh grade girls playing basketball are (counterclockwise from top left) Doreen Layton, Rhonda Reis, Kim Reeves, Renee Rath, Mary Kallas, Polly Kindelspire and Lynn Kessler. Junior high active in sports, music Seventh and eighth graders had the opportunity to be active in both sports and music. The boys had the chance to participate in football, basket- ball and track, while basketball and track were open to girls. Both boys' and girls' teams played basketball in Aberdeen in the YMCA tourna- ments. The B and C bands (fifth through eighth grades) pitted their musical talents against other schools at the Junior High Music Contest in Selby. They also played for the elementary awards program. Junior High Sports 83 Elementary students make music Members of the B Band are: First Row: Belinda Schell, Dawn Reeves, Boz Goebel and Jeff Zulk. Second Row: Kirby Kiesz, Karen Bell, Brenda Schaeffer, Janet Lechner, Kristy Schaible, Amy Schaffner, Patricia Albrecht, Mar- vin Bonnet, and Tina Schumacher. Back Row: Director Mick Guffey, Myron Klipfel, Paula Albfecht, Benjie Ari- oso, Steven Rohwedder, Kenneth Hatlewick, Donald Bon- net and Brian Walz. C Band members include: First Row: Tatem Hilmoe, Jolyn Hoffman, and Darin Duvall. Second Row: Jan Schaffer, Shelly Cox, Mindy Ketterling, Susie Heiser, Marci Grabowska, Eric Wangsness, Nathan Kappes and Keith Meidinger. Back Row: Director Mick Guffey, Don- nie Zerr, Willard Goeshel, Shanna Sanborn, Jeff Jundt, Michael Meyer, Chris Thielsen and Nolan Geffre. 84 B And C Bands A combined chorus made up of students from grades one through six rehearses for the elementary Christmas con- cert. Sixth graders use new texts Mrs. Bernice Turn wall's sixth grade class studied English, math and science from new textbooks in 1984-85. The class was excited about the new books and considered them great improvements over their old texts. Highlights of the year included a week of art classes from visiting artist Mary Wipf. The class also enjoyed competing in the Y tourneys and traveling to Warner to play basketball. The sixth grade consists of: Front Row: Kristy Schaible, Tina Schumacher and Brenda Schaeffer. Second Row: Matthew Ketterling, Donald Bonnet, Toby Steckler and Boz Goebel. Back Row: Mrs. Bernice Turnwall, Benja- min Arioso, Scott Hoffman, Jamie Rott and Pat Thielsen. Sixth Grade 85 Fifth graders include: Front Row: Jeff Jundt, Michael Meyer, Tate Hilmoe, Nolan Geffre, Susie Heiser, Mindy Ketterling and Donald Zerr. Second Row: Chris Thielsen, Anna Kallas, Eric Wangsness, Jan Schaffer, Nathan Kappes, Keith Meidinger and Shanna Sanborn. Back Row: Marci Grabowska, Shelly Cox, Darin Duvall, Mrs Janice Jasmer, Willard Goeshel, Jimmy Midwell and Jo- lyn Hoffman. Fifth graders study states Mrs. Janice Jasmer's fifth grade class learned about the fifty states through reports, bulletin boards and an Apple II computer. A number of the stu- dents participated in Odyssey of the Mind competition at Madison. And fifth grade gave the students opportu- nities such as C Band, YMCA bas- ketball tournaments and a field trip to Aberdeen. Asked what he remembered most about fifth grade, Chris Thielsen an- swered, 'Going to the bathroom and noted the unforgettable way that Mrs. Jasmer looks at me when I do something wrong.'' 86 Fifth Grade Mindy Ketterling seeks help from the best possible source, teacher Mrs. Janice Jasmer. Fourth graders visit museum Mrs. Susan Ackerson's fourth graders visited the Dakota Prairie Museum to coincide with the Laura Ingalls Wilder books they had read. On their expedition the class toured the past and did such things as making butter and dying yarn the old-fashioned way. The fourth graders also enjoyed a folk- tale unit in the library. As part of the unit, the students wrote their own folk- tale and illustrated it. The class also got to use an Apple com- puter throughout the second semester and listened to a variety of guest speak- ers. Top left: Eric Erdmann goes for a ride. Left. Leah Rath and Laurie Krein work at their desks. Members of Mrs. Susan Ackerson’s fourth grade class include: Front Row: Holly Hilmoe, Nathan Hoffman, Lau- rie Krein and Amy Bieber. Second Row: Sean January, Michelle Hoffman, ReNee Fink, Shane Moser, Ackerson, Eric Erdmann, Brock Fischer, Brian Lilly and Jade Weig. Back Row: Leah Rath, Ben Kothe, Carey Glaesman, Brett Schaible, Nicole Erdmann, Shirlee Rott and ReEtta Rott. Fourth Grade 87 The nineteen members of the third grade class include: Front Row: Tim Hoffman, Jay Meidinger, Greg Jasmer, Darren Schumacher, Scott Schauer and Jon Hoffman, Sec- ond Row: Jason Kallas, Ezra Aberle, Becky Walz, Jennifer Johnson, Jenny Guffey, Doug Hatlewick and Michelle Pudwill. Back Row: Kristi Hoffman, Chris Schell, Jesse Kindelspire, Mrs. Betty Maule, Carrie Kallas, Jon Stockier and Hollie Breitag Third graders write letters Curiosity about how cities get their names prompted Mrs. Betty Maule's third graders to become letter writers. Each student wrote a letter to a town with an unusual- sounding name; then they sat back and waited for responses, which were displayed in the hallway. The children also wrote to elementary students from California. Other highlights of the year in- cluded the opportunity to taste foods from around the world, the selection of Valentine's Day royal- ty. the chance to dance for the awards program, an end-of-the- year trip to Wylie Park in Aber- deen and numerous science experi- ments and art projects. Jay Meidinger, Greg Jasmer and the rest of the third graders show off their Halloween art projects. 88 Third Grade The computer age is reality for these second graders and their electronic reader. Second grade is busy year The second grade class was kept busy this year, covering two books in reading, learning combinations to 18 in math, go- ing over a health unit, studying dino- saurs, plants and animals in science, and studying maps, community helpers and a city working together in social studies. New English and science books made learning more exciting for the second graders. Other highlights of the year for the second graders included learning and acting out plays and learning cursive writing. If Second graders could be anyone they wanted, Jessica Casey would like to be her mom, but Leon Heyd would rather be a Transformer because transformers can do incredible things. Second graders include: Front Row: Tenille Meyer, Leon Heyd, Amanda Meyer, Anna Schaunaman, Tammy Lilly, Evan Erdmann, Chris Rath, Michelle Lechner and Chris Daly. Back Row: Tracy Stolle, Jeffrey Tschappat, Shantel Schumack, Grant Kindelspire, Jessica Casey, Miss Bar- bara Danek, Jeanne Ottenbacher, Jennifer Klipfel, James Lechner, Brandi January and Corby Weron. Second Grade 89 Members of the first grade are: Front Row: Eric Sieh, Troy Tschappat, Ryan Wangsness, Michael Bell, Michelle Wolff, Danae Merkel, Melanie Hoffman, Holly Mei- dinger. Second Row: Destiny Hilmoe, Trevor Zantow, Chad Spitzer, Becky Daly, Kara Lapka, Gary Schauer and Holly Rath. Back Row: Mrs. Betty Hemen, Sheila Bunke, Melissa Casey, Justin Kappes, Caleb Aberle, Aaron Steckler, Luke Kothe and Chris Sieh. First graders dream of future The highlight of the year for the first grade class was having seventh and eighth graders present experiments for them. Throughout the year the first graders also worked a lot with phonics, reading, spelling, penmanship and math. Phys- ical education, art and library rounded out their days. What does a first grader dream of be- coming when he she grows up? Eric Sieh wants to be a farmer because “my dad is one. Melissa Casey would like to be “a checkout girl in the store ' and Sheila Bunke dreams of becoming a singer. First graders Michael Bell and Destiny Hilmoe display educa- tion articles the school received from collecting soup labels. 90 First Grade Kindergarteners play farmer-in-the-dell with teacher Mrs. Brenda White. Kindergarteners begin journey Thirteen kindergarteners began the trip through Leola Public Schools which will end in 1997 when they graduate from LHS. Highlights of their first year included PE and Once Upon a Time, an educational tele- vision show that they watched. The biggest highlight of the year, however, was kinder- garten graduation. Kindergarteners learned the basic concepts of reading and the alphabet. They also learned the numbers from 1 to 20 in math and basic math concepts. They learned D'Nealian handwriting and added a new class, English. Kindergarteners enjoy watching cartoons during their free time. Who are tneir favor- ite characters? Octamus Prime, one of the , Transformers, was Garret Kindelspire's fa- vorite. Kevin Weron's favorite was Kid Video. Why? They sing a cool song and it's a video. Those students in kindergarten include: Front Row: Mrs. Brenda White, Garret Kindelspire, Kristi Heyd, Kevin Weron, Chad Sandquist, Jennifer Fink, Shawn Johnson and Rebecca Rath. Back Row: Holly Shafer, Henry Spitzer, Ra- chel Breitag, Johnathan Rath, Kristi Glaesman and Jaclyn Geffre. Kindergarten 91 1. Chuck Weisser, Joel Weig and Jeff Ber- reth head for the buses at 3:15. 2. Keith Retzer, Kim Kessler and Todd Kessler leave no doubts about their feelings after gradu- ation. 3. The LHS Marching Band makes music during the homecoming parade. 4. Scott Geffre evades a block to put up a shot, as Pat Lapka looks on. 5. Beth Blumhardt gives meaning to the word cool during the sophomore homecoming skit. Sponsors Leola Legion Bar Leola, South Dakota 57456 Ray and Freda, Managers D M Cafe Something Superior for Your Interior Leola, South Dakota 57456 Peg's Harmony of Beauty Leola, South Dakota 67456 Leola Dental Office Dr. Paul Leon Crystal Leola, South Dakota 57456 Schumacher's Jack Jill Leola. South Dakota 57456 Bob Marian Schumacher Leola State Bank Bonds Insurance Leola, South Dakota 57456 McPherson County Abstract Co. Lorine K. Neuharth, Pres. Leola, South Dakota 57456 Leola Real Estate, Inc. Leola, South Dakota 439-3111 Ed Hilgemann Tom Heibel, Brokers 92 Sponsors Leola Insurance Agency Bonds Insurance Leola, South Dakota 57456 wmi T- Sponsors Lee's Sinclair 1. Sophomores Kristi Bieber and Cynthia Hoffman work on a world history assign- ment. 2. Julie Hoffman plays the Donut Man during the girls' basketball home- coming skit. 3. The Pirate defense comes to the rescue. 4. Homecoming Queen Jeri San- born receives the traditional bouquet of roses from Theresa Guthmiller as King Rob Waltman looks on. 5. Shawna Rott looks pleased as friend Jeri Sanborn receives the queen's crown from Theresa Guthmiller. Lee Rau, Proprietor Leola, South Dakota 57456 Hi-Way Cafe Clint Arliss Blumhardt, Proprietors Leola, South Dakota 57456 Leola Equity Exchange Leola, South Dakota 57456 Terry Heider, Manager Art Breitag, District Representative Modern Woodmen of America Leola, South Dakota 57456 D M Rec Center Beverages Games Leola, South Dakota 57456 OK Hardware Albert, Joe Lucille Leola, South Dakota 57456 McPherson County Herald Your Hometown Paper Leola, South Dakota 57456 Leola Bakery Leola, South Dakota 57456 Agnes Swanson, Proprietor Sponsors 93 Index B G Band 44, 45 Bechtold, Virginia 8, 31 Beck. Brad 8, 9, 83 Berreth, Jeff 7, 24, 47, 52, 68, 73, 92 Berreth, Jodi 16, 34, 38, 39, 42, 43, 47. 48, 49, 73, 74 Bieber, Kristi 19, 20. 32. 42, 43, 47, 55, 65, 66, 93 Bieber. Melissa 3, 19, 20, 42, 45, 47 Bieber, Sandy 16, 42, 47, 67, 72. 75 Bieber, Stewart 24, 47, 52 Blumhardt, Beth 7, 20, 30, 31, 45. 47, 49. 50, 55. 61. 92 Boys' Basketball 57, 58, 59 Boys' Track 60, 62, 63 Bunke, Corey 24 C Cheerleaders 66, 67 Chorus 46, 47 Contest 50, 51 Cox, Joan 16, 38, 42, 47 Curriculum 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 D Daly, John 8. 9, 32, 52 Daniel, Alverde 8 Daniel, Duane 8 Drama 40, 41 Duvall, Donna 16, 38, 42. 43, 47, 48, 49, 55, 61, 63, 69 Duvall, Joni 16, 30, 42, 43, 47, 48. 49, 55, 63, 65, 66, 67 E Eckbo, Katja 20, 22, 42, 43, 47, 49. 55, 63, 65, 72 Erdmann, Joe 7, 10, 14, 32, 47. 52, 69, 75, 76 Erdmann, Kris 24, 31. 42, 47, 56, 58, 61. 63, 65, 73 Evans, Katie 16, 42, 45, 64, 73 F Fauth, Jason 24, 45. 47, 49, 52, 59 Fauth, Launa 16, 18, 45, 48. 49. 55, 64, 73 Feickert, Sid 2, 7, 10, 12, 15, 22, 31, 32, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 64, 68, 70, 77, 78 Football 52. 53 Freitag, Bill 6 Freitag, Ginny 8, 28, 81 Friez. Arlette 16, 30, 45 Friez, Myron 4, 16 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) 42, 43 Geffre, Alan 17, 18, 26, 45, 49, 50, 51, 52, 64, 72 Geffre, Jerry 24, 47 Geffre. Neil 25, 47, 52, 59, 60, 62 Geffre, Scott 2, 7, 10, 11, 13, 45, 57, 58, 60. 62. 63, 64, 66, 68, 70, 77, 78 George, Julie 8, 9, 30, 38 Girls' Basketball 54, 55, 56 Girls' Track 61, 62, 63 Glaesman, Rick 25, 47, 52, 59, 68 Glaesman, Ron 10, 11, 40, 41, 63, 65, 73, 78 Gohl, Dave 17, 33 Gohl, Scot 11, 14, 78 Grabowska, John 20, 26 Grabowska, Kim 3, 17. 34, 38, 47, 55, 58, 63, 65, 69 Grades 80 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91 Graduation 76, 77, 78 Guffey, Jean 8, 9 Guffey, Mick 8, 44, 45, 84, 92 Guthmiller, Marla 3, 16, 17, 38, 42, 43, 54, 55, 61, 63, 64, 66, 67, 70 Guthmiller, Tammy 19. 20. 42, 45, 47, 49, 56, 65, 67 Guthmiller, Terrill 25, 42, 43, 47, 56 Guthmiller, Theresa 7, 17, 30, 31, 42, 45, 47, 49, 50, 55, 61, 65, 66, 67, 70. 73, 78, 93 H Hatlewick, Kim 19, 20, 35, 42, 45, 72 Heiser, Eric 25, 45, 51 Henderson, Gary 20 Hepperle, Doris 9, 31, 42, 76 Heyd, Dave 4, 11, 69, 78 Heyd, Jack 23, 25, 46. 47 Heyd, Janet 4, 10, 12, 13, 40, 71, 78 Hoffman, Brett 23, 25, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 73 Hoffman, Carmen 20, 42, 45, 47, 49, 50, 51, 56, 65. 67, 72 Hoffman, Cynthia 21, 35, 45, 51, 55, 56, 93 Hoffman, Julie 17, 42, 45. 55, 61, 66, 67, 70, 93 Hoffman, Luanna 25, 45, 47, 50. 56, 71 Hoffman, Mark 19, 21, 29, 47, 58, 59, 72 Homecoming 68, 69, 70 J Jasmer, Deb 19. 21, 28, 4Q, 41, 42, 45, 56, 61 Jenkins, Brenda 9, 35 Journalism 38, 39 K Kallas, Mark 17, 18, 45, 47, 48, 49, 52, 64, 73, 75 Kallas, Mike 17, 33, 42, 45, 47, 48, 49, 51, 73, 75 Kallas, Missy 3, 21, 35, 42, 45, 56 Kessler, Kim 12, 35, 38, 39, 42, 47, 71, 76, 92 94 Index Index Kessler, LeAnn 25, 42, 69 Kessler, Tim 21, 47. 49, 58, 59 Kessler, Todd 12, 13, 14, 31, 47, 48, 49, 50, 77, 92 Ketterling, Marilyn 17, 18, 33, 47. 55, 58, 63, 65 Kindelspire, Clark 17, 52, 60, 64 Kolb, Kent 10, 12, 13, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 76 Kolb, Kevin 4, 17, 38, 42, 48, 49, 74 L Lapka, Pat 10, 12, 13, 15, 32, 42, 47, 48, 49. 52, 57, 58, 66, 68, 69, 70, 75, 77, 78, 92 Lechner, Faye 25, 41, 42, 43 Lux, Layne 7, 21 M Mack, Wanda 17, 42 Maroney, Marsha 25, 42, 43 Maroney, Melissa 3, 16, 17, 42, 43, 55, 63, 65, 74 Maroney, Michele 17, 42, 67 Maule, Barb 23, 24, 25, 45, 47, 51, 56, 61, 69, 71 Maule, Marvin 6, 35 Moser, Cindy 4, 25, 41 O Ochsner, Jim 8, 9, 47, 85 P Polinsky, Mike 21, 45, 47, 52, 64 Prom 73, 74, 75 R Rath. Tom 17, 45. 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 58, 73, 75 Rau, Lila 7 Reis, Rick 19, 21, 47, 49, 52, 58, 59, 64, 78 Retzer, Gerard 23, 25. 45 Retzer, Keith 7, 11, 13, 32, 36, 57, 58. 66. 72, 92 Rohrbach, Margaret 17 Rohwedder. Belinda 21, 42, 45, 47 Rott, Kalie 17, 45, 49. 51, 52, 53, 48, 64, 72, 75, 78 Rott, Shawna 10, 13. 14, 30, 34, 40, 41, 42, 45, 48. 49, 51, 55, 66, 68, 70, 71. 76, 77. 78, 93 S Sanborn, Jeri 7, 10. 14, 15, 31, 34, 42, 45, 47, 48. 49. 50, 51, 55, 66, 68, 70, 71, 72, 76, 77, 78, 93 Sanborn, Stacey 19, 21, 42, 45, 47, 49, 55, 56, 65, 67 Schaffer, Jay 2, 21, 45, 47, 50, 52, 58, 59, 60 Schaffer, Mary 7 Schaffner, Russell 25, 31, 47, 52, 59 Schaible, Revi 17, 18, 47, 52, 64, 70, 72 Schauer, Jim 25, 36, 52 Schock, Roxy 17, 42, 45, 47, 67 Serfoss, Mary 17, 18, 33, 42, 47. 60. 61, 63, 67 Shafer, Brian 7, 17, 52, 53, 64 Snow Queen 71 Steckler, Kyle 23, 24, 25, 31, 46, 47, 52, 59, 60 Stolle, John 4, 8, 9, 34, 55, 58 Stolle, Mary 4, 61. 62 Struck, Ron 9, 52, 60 Student Council 7 Student Managers 65 Sweetheart Ball 72 Swing Choir 48, 49 T Thielsen, Ann 14, 26, 42, 47, 71, 76 Thielsen, Cathy 21, 42, 45, 61, 63 V Vilhauer, Deb 10, 15, 42, 45, 47, 67, 78, 69, 70, 71, 76, 77 Vilhauer, Deon 25, 45, 47, 49, 52, 68 W Waltman, Rob 4, 10, 12, 14, 15. 38. 39, 47, 48, 49, 58, 68, 69, 70, 72. 77, 93 Weig, Joel 17, 92 Weig, Mark 25, 59 Weight Club 64 Weisser, Chuck 17. 18, 31, 52, 53, 58, 92 Wolf, Kevin 19, 21, 30, 60. 62, 64 Y Yost, Diane 7, 25, 42, 43. 47, 49, 56, 61, 63, 65, 67, 70, 71 Yost, Don 17, 52, 53, 60, 62, o4 Yost, Vicky 15, 38, 39, 42, 68, 70, 71 Z Zulk, Janet 23, 24, 25, 42, 43, 55, 56, 58, 61. 63, 65, 69, 72 Index 95