Leola High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Leola, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1987 volume:

Below: Junior LeAnn Kessler hides her face in embarrassment as classmate Diane Yost shows off her raving beauty. Right: Fresh- man Annette Geffre and Junior Janet Zulk demonstrate the Pee Wee Herman style dur- ing Homecoming week. Table of Contents Opening 2 People 5 Activities 27 Grades 77 Index 94 Opening 3 Romances are also a part of LHSers' lives. Here juniors Diane Yost and Jerry Geffre embrace for a happy hug. Looking for a place to sit among the football miller and Kim Reeves. Top: Cynthia Hoff- game crowd is freshman Annette Geffre. man. Bottom: Kristi Erdmann, Georgia Guth- LHSers enjoy movies, ballgames, dates Though school was a major part of every LHS teenager's life, they still found time for extra-curricular ac- tivities. 1 too loved journeying to games and other special events. LHS students all drummed to dif- ferent beats and found various ac- tivities fun and exciting. “What I like to do best is dancing. 1 like meeting new kids and especially the dancing ' commented senior Kristi Bieber. On the other hand, senior Rick Reis detested “any kind of dancing and would rather have been working on one of his cars or just lounging around the house watching a good football game. Another solid gold hit at LHS was the home entertainment center: the VCR. “I think my VCR is great because now I can tape my favorite soap operas every day ' explained junior Terrill Guthmiller. Having a VCR party soon became a good ex- cuse to have friends over. LHSers also spent their free time at various part-time jobs. Senior Car- men Hoffman worked in the High- way Cafe, while senior Kevin Wolf could be found repairing cars at Curt's Auto Repair Shop. Other students worked for their fathers feeding cattle and helping to run the family farm. Many Saturday nights LHSers trav- eled to the big city of Aberdeen. Here, they either went for an early breakfast or just to spend time with friends at a movie. Senior Deb Jasmer feeds her horse Cinna- mon as part of her outside chores. 4 Opening People 5 Senior Kristi Bieber helps Zoli with his homework during her spare time down in the school's library. Kristi Bieber Upper Left: Class officers are Vice-President Jay Schaffer, Secretary-Treasurer Tammy Guthmiller and President Layne Lux. Left: Jay Schaffer enjoys getting the royal treat- ment from his senior harem during Home- coming week. Harem members include Car- men Hoffman, Kim Hatlewick, Kristi Bieber and Tammy Guthmiller. 6 Seniors Seniors choose classes As I conversed with the energetic, mind-confusing seniors, I realized that many of them chose classes to meet their college needs. Others found themselves in classes they didn't want or just some to take up time. In the English college-bound class students read the literary classic Macbeth by Shakespeare. Some seniors found it intriguing and ex- citing. Senior Carmen Hoffman strongly felt that Macbeth was a pretty devious man. Non-college bound pupils learned proper gram- mar and also read some of the Eng- lish classics. Seniors prepared for the future by educating themselves with home- making and shop classes. Eight senior boys built what appeared to be a perfectly structured garage during the fall. Home-ec seniors studied what kind of nutrients are in foods and learned that one shouldn't substitute salt for sugar. According to senior Rick Reis all seniors were forced to take gov- ernment and consumers education. The Magna Carta, the First Conti- nental Congress and various court cases were all depicted and learned during government. Helping her future career was sen- ior Deb Jasmer. Jasmer served as a teachers' aide one hour every day during school. She busied herself helping the little tots with their school work and running off pa- pers for the teachers. I really enjoy it, and it is helping me to learn what it is like to be a teacher, Deb commented. John Grabowska Beth Blumhardt Melissa Bieber Tammy Guthmiller Seniors 7 Members of the twelve year club include Gary Henderson, Melissa Bieber, Tammy hardt. Jay Schaffer, Stacey Sanborn, Missy Guthmiller, Carmen Hoffman, Beth Blum- Kallas, Cynthia Hoffman and Kristi Bieber. Seniors reminisce about LHS times As twenty ecstatic seniors graduat- ed from high school, they began to reminisce about their senior year. I too looked back on my first year here as filled with proud, happy, sad and awesome times. The happy-go-lucky seniors exper- ienced many exciting nights and days. Senior Cynthia Hoffman re- calls going to McDonalds and watching someone smear catsup on the wall.” On the cleaner side, sen- ior Melissa Bieber remembers the time she went to Ashley and forgot to come home. Senior Mark Hoff- man contributes that his best time at LHS was being crowned Home- coming King. But not all of their senior year was wonderful. A definite downer for senior Beth Blumhardt was when we lost to Hosmer in the districts; it was really depressing. On the not- so- serious side for senior Deb Jasmer was when I couldn't watch MacGyver for four weeks. Behind those innocent faces of the seniors were some devious minds. Senior Belinda Rowedder remem- bers the not-so-long phone calls she made, while senior Stacey San- born thinks back to a very incrimi- nating New Year's Eve in Long Lake. On the other hand, senior Kevin Wolf believes that he is a good boy and doesn't pull any devi- ous stunts. But what will stick forever in the senior minds? Senior John Gra- bowska stated, 1 remember a very special person in Ipswich who changed my life. Summing up how most seniors felt was senior Kristi Bieber, I'll miss my friends, the parties and the easy, carefree days. Also meeting my friends and just screwing around in Leola. i Kim Hatlewick 8 Seniors Senior Beth Blumhardt proudly displays her last locker at LHS. iors 9 Senior Tim Kessler demonstrates the power of electricity at an LHS lyceum. Future plans related Seniors graduated from LHS only to begin a new school or career. I too planned for a new job back in my galaxy. Deb Jasmer, Melissa Bieber and Stacey Sanborn are all headed in the direction of Northern for teach- ing, psychology and business ad- ministration careers. Going just a tad bit farther from home are Rick Reis and Layne Lux. Both of them plan to be among the few, the proud, the Marines. On the safer side. Missy Kallas plans to become a surgical technician. Most seniors will be far apart, scat- tered across the U.S., but not all. Carmen Hoffman and Beth Blum- hardt will be making the break from home by journeying to Moor- head State University. Kim Hatlewick wants to become a re- ceptionist. Tim Kessler will be working with animals as a wildlife technician. Kristi Bieber hopes to own her own clothing store some- day. John Grabowska will travel to school in Brainerd, Minnesota, while Gary Henderson and Cathy Thielsen aren't sure yet what life has planned for them. Kevin Wolf is going to be a welder because it is the only thing I can do right. Mark Hoffman will go into ag production. Both Cynthia Hoffman and Belinda Rohwedder have chosen the nursing profes- sion. Tammy Guthmiller is diving into professional photography, and Jay Schaffer will follow his uncle's footsteps and go into engineering. Lastly I plan to become an inter- preter between earth and my home galaxy. Senior Layne Lux gets the sneaky suspicion that someone is taking his picture while he takes a test. Deb Jasmer Missy Kallas 10 Seniors Layne Lux Tim Kessler Rick Reis Upper Right: Seniors Missy Kallas and Sta- cey Sanborn share a tender moment with Zoli. Right: Seniors Tammy Guthmiller and Carmen Hoffman try to decide who is who during Look-Alike-Day at school. ♦ Seniors 11 Seniors Mark Hoffman, Tim Kessler, Rick Reis, Tammy Guthmiller and John Gra- bowska are caught joking around in the halls. 12 Seniors Stacey Sanborn 1986 Boys and Girls Staters include Tammy Guthmiller, Jay Schaffer, Cynthia Hoffman and Debora Jasmer. Jay Schaffer Cathy Thielsen Kevin Wolf Senior Debora Jasmer was named the 1986 local DAR winner and was a SD representa- tive to Girls Nation. Four seniors attend Girls, Boys States There are many stars out where I come from. But down here LHS has a few stars of its own. Attending American Legion Boys State was Jay Schaffer, while Cyn- thia Hoffman and Debora Jasmer were Girls Staters. One of the things they all enjoyed during the week was meeting new friends. Hoffman and Jasmer said that they did not enjoy getting up early, but Schaffer said he was able to catch up on his sleep. Jasmer was one of the two girls selected from Girls State to represent South Dakota at Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. Jasmer enjoyed seeing our nation's capitol and said that she was ready to go back again. Nearby Tammy Guthmiller was at- tending Journalism City. While there the delegates put out a paper about Girls State events every day. Guthmiller said that working on the Girls State newspaper was really nerve wracking because the paper had to be put out every day, not every month like LHS Live. Jasmer was also named the recipi- ent of Leola High School's 1986 Daughters of the American Revo- lution Citizenship Award. Seniors 13 jt derclassmen Junior Class officers are Secretary-Treasurer Right: Juniors Kristi Erdmann and Diane Luanna Hoffman, Vice President Kyle Yost reveal their true personalities during Steckler and President Diane Yost. FBLA Promotion Days. Below: Junior Janet Zulk has no problem hearing her teachers as the typical nerd. Junior Class pool efforts to put on prom The Junior Class spent a busy year preparing for the prom and for their futures. Most of the year was spent plan- ning for the prom. The juniors held many fundraisers, such as conces- sion stands at the games, a dance, raffles, a bake sale and two soup suppers to raise money. LeAnn Kessler stated, It was a lot of hard work to make it a success but it was worth it that night. Most of the class agreed that the prom was very costly and that raising enough money was a challenge. Getting the class to agree on what to do was also a difficult task. Putting on a prom brought the class closer to- gether, however, and taught them how to compromise. Prom was not the only highlight of the year for the juniors, however. Cindy Moser's most memorable ex- perience happened when she opened Faye Lechner's locker and a bird flew out. The highlights of Ja- net Zulk s year were beating Ips- wich and Mr. Beck's use of the fire extinguisher! Kristi Erdmann felt that being with her friends and having fun was the best part of her year. Zoli enjoys a bite to eat with sophomore Pam Jasmer. 14 Juniors Jeff Berreth Stewart Bieber Paul Christian Kristi Erdmann Jason Fauth Jerry Geffre Neil Geffre Terrill Guthmiller Eric Heiser Jack Heyd Brett Hoffman Luanna Hoffman LeAnn Kessler Faye Lechner Marsha Maroney Barb Maule Cindy Moser Kamie Redman Gerard Retzer Russell Schaffner Juniors 15 Jim Schauer Kyle Steckler Senior Carmen Hoffman and juniors Kristi Erdmann, Kyle Steckler, Janet Zulk and Diane Yost would rather spend their leisure time at the beach than in study hall. Junior Kyle Steckler counts out the correct change for a customer at the concession stand. 16 Juniors Junior Paul Christian explores Eric Heiser's unique locker. Junior Kamie Redman plays the clarinet in the LHS band. Sophomore Georgia Guthmiller can usually be found talking on a telephone or with friends. Transfer students adjust to LHS I was not the only new face at LHS this year. Attending classes at LHS was a different experience for three other transfer students, all of whom came to Leola from larger schools. Juniors Paul Christian and Kamie Redman and sophomore Georgia Guthmiller are transfer students new to LHS this year. Christian is originally from Mil- bank, S.D. At LHS Christian was a member of the football team and weight club. He enjoys hunting, fishing, horseback riding and be- ing with friends. After he graduates from high school, Christian plans on going to school to become a hunting guide in the Rocky Moun- tains. Talking about himself, Christian states, “I like hunting as much as possible. I think that the best part of the day is the early morning sunrise, and I do not like to talk about myself!' But when asked, he adds, ' I don't mind being called Vern. Redman went to LHS for the first three months of school. She is ori- ginally from Mitchellville, Iowa. At LHS Redman was a girls' bas- ketball cheerleader and a member of the band. She enjoys playing softball, going to volleyball tourna- ments, listening to music and be- ing with friends.'' Redman plans on going to college after she gradu- ates from high school. Guthmiller is originally from Leola but has lived in Aberdeen for the last eight years. She enjoys listen- ing to music, reading and being with friends. She says, I enjoy cooking and sewing in home ec. New People 17 Sophomore Class officers are Philip Kallas, vice-president; Polly Kindelspire, secretary treasurer; and Tarri Rott, president. Sophomores Lynn Kessler and Mary Kallas take time out from their studies to enjoy lunch. Pamela Jasmer Mary Kallas Philip Kallas Kenneth Kessler Lynn Kessler Polly Kindelspire Doreen Layton Jim Morrison Brian Grabowska Georgia Guthmiller Brenda Hatlewick 18 Sophomores Sophomores learn to give speeches Below: Lynn Kessler smiles for the camera before finishing an assignment in study hall. Below Center: Sophomores Brenda Hatlewick. and Tarri Rott concentrate on their geometry tests. I'm glad I don't have to get up in front of a bunch of people and speak. That's what the sophomores at LHS have to do. Sophomores are required to give speeches during the final semester of English II. Speeches included current event, demonstration and sales speeches. During the first semester of Eng- lish the sophomores learned about different types of literature. This included reading the novel To Kill a Mockingbird ' the plays The Glass Menagerie and Our Town and the epic poem The Odyssey. In Biology 1, the sophomores spent their time dissecting creatures such as a starfish and a pig. Other classes taken by the sopho- mores were world history, geome- try, band, chorus, computers, shop, home economics, business math, physical education and journalism. Renee Rath Kim Reeves Rhonda Reis Tarri Rott Jodi Schauer Troy Weig George Weisser Doug Yost Sophomores Patricia Albrecht Paula Albrecht Karen Bell Marvin Bonnet Laura Bunke Lanette Ehresman Annette Geffre Joel Guthmiller Freshmen begin climb up high school ladder As I wandered through the halls, I noticed the twenty-one students who had risen from junior high only to become the degraded and lowly creatures called freshmen. During the course of the year the freshmen were exposed to several initiation rituals by the upperclass- men. Just weeks after school start- ed they were humiliated during the freshman initiation skit. About the skit freshman Jeff Zulk comment- ed, How would you like to walk around the gym with an ice-cream pail on your head? Though the freshmen were called such names as munchkins, space cadets, and the lowly, they endured all this with good sportsmanship. The freshmen were introduced to great works of literature in English class, such as Romeo and Juliet. They also became greatly confused in Mr. Reider's algebra class as they desperately tried to figure out if a can divide into d. D- space-S-space became a familiar pnrase to the freshmen in Mrs. Hepperle's typing class. The freshmen participated in such activities as basketball, football, cheerleading and chorus. They also spent time dreaming about what it would be like to be a senior. Sisterly love is shown as sophomore Kim Reeves attempts to strangle her sister Dawn during study hall. 20 Freshmen Janet Lechner Dawn Reeves Steve Rohwedder Amy Schaffner Belinda Schell Brian Walz Shelley Wolf Jeff Zulk Freshmen 21 Administration Board of Education purchases sound system I've found them! I have found the leaders of this place, the people who see that everyone is doing what they're supposed to and ev- erything is in its place. These peo- ple are the administration of Leola High School. Richard Kolb was the head of the five-member school board. The board purchased a new sound sys- tem which will be used for school plays and other stage productions. Third year Superintendent and Ele- mentary Principal William Freitag and High School Principal Marvin Maule, who completed his thirtieth year at LHS, kept things running inside of the school. They were as- sisted by Lila Rau, school secretary, and Mary Schaffer, business man- ager. The Student Council was made up of a male and female representative from each class and three senior officers, all elected by their class- mates. Principal Marvin Maule shows Zoli how the school runs. Left Center: Members of the Leola School District Board of Education include Earl Rott, Marilyn Erdmann, Jim Goebel, Presi- dent Richard Kolb and Elvin Feickert. Above Center: Superintendent Bill Freitag works on plans for the week. Above: Princi- pal Marvin Maule shows what's planned for the month of February. 22 Administration Members of the Student Council are: Front: man, Vice-President Kim Hatlewick. Back: dent Carmen Hoffman, Brett Hoffman, Barb Troy Weig, Secretary-Treasurer Mark Hoff- Cynthia Hoffman, Annette Geffre, Presi- Maule and Kevin Wolf. Guidance Counselor Duane Daniel poses by high school students in planning for their his library of college books. Daniel assists future careers. Administration 23 Science teacher Brad Beck tries to explain the theory of relativity to Zoli. Above: Art and home economics teacher Al- verde Daniel helps Polly Kindelspire sew a dress. Right: English and journalism teacher J ulie George is taken by surprise as the cam- era catches her in the darkroom. 24 Faculty Members of the LHS faculty are: Bottom: Julie George, Brad Beck and Clark Reider. Bechtold, Clyde Naasz and Bob Schu- John Daly, Mick Guffey, Alverde Daniel, Top: Jim Ochsner, Doris Hopperle, Virginia macher. Challenges fill up LHS teachers' days Junior high girls' health and p.e. teacher Maris Steckelberg takes a break to smile for the camera. I don't know how they do it! I don't understand how these people can spend five days a week, nine months a year, trying to teach stu- dents who half the time don't want to learn. If I had to teach here. I'd probably have a nervous breakdown. I think some of these teachers have come close. They have been known to lose papers and even forget their shoes! Their days are filled with tests, as- signments, questions and more questions. At night they go home to correct papers, figure out aver- ages and make out lesson plans for the next day. Teaching is definitely a full-time job. So whether it's essays and speeches in English, labs in science, sewing and cooking in home economics, programs in computers, sawing and hammering in shop, or calcula- tions in math, these teachers are always there to make us learn. It takes a very special person to be a teacher. Faculty 25 Staff keeps school running smoothly Left: In charge of transportation are bus dri- vers Glen Grabowska, Frank Geffre, Don Guthmiller, Pat Schaffner, Alan January and Barney Taylor. Below. Keeping the school clean are custodians John Thielsen and John Bendewald. Left: Student janitors John Grabowska and Jim Morrison invent a new way to scrub floors. Above: Preparing the school meals are Maggie Bendewald, Delores Bain, Olga Bender, Marlene Kessler and Bonnie Gill. 26 Staff Activities 27 Students Zoli language became obsolete as I grew accustomed to using proper grammar in English classes. Mrs. Julie George taught sopho- more through senior English classes. Sophomores learned what it is like to have sweaty palms and become tongue-tied behind the scary thing called the podium. Juniors spent time reading literary classics and annoying the teacher. Some juniors felt the class was con- fusing, while others found it a big challenge. The seniors were split into college and non-college bound classes. College bound students racked their brains as they became deeply engrossed in working on their re- read classics search papers. Non-college bound students studied grammar and punctuation. To Mrs. George's sur- prise senior Kevin Wolf discovered another kind of clause, Santa Clause. Miss Virginia Bechtold taught freshman English class. The stu- dents became caught up in romance as they traveled to Verona, Italy, in Romeo and Juliet and Brooklyn in West Side Story. Bechtold also was LHS's librarian. Senior Beth Blum- hardt and freshman Belinda Schell worked in the library as aides. They assisted with elementary sto- ry time and the processing of books. Other students spent li- brary time napping, studying or just plain goofing around. Mrs. Hepperle demonstrates to Zoli how to run an IBM typewriter. Above: Librarian Miss Bechtold finds a book for freshman Malissa Heyd. Upper left: Kenny Kessler and Philip Kallas re- search homework in the library. 28 Academics Sophomore Renee Rath is interviewed by sophomore Rhonda Reis during speech class. Sophomore Tarri Rott gives a funny look during his speech. Mrs. George shows Zoli and senior Carmen Hoffman how many they had wrong on their test. Academics 29 Senior Deb Jasmer cleans up after doing a chemistry experiment. History teacher Bob Schumacher instructs Junior Stewart Bieber reads instructions on sophomore Kenny Kessler in world history how to make a germination tray in advanced while his classmates wait patiently. biology. New teachers join high school staff I expanded my horizons with other LHS students by taking science, mathematics and social studies. Mr. Clark Reider, mathematics teacher, was new at LHS this year. This was Reider's first year teach- ing high school students, but his third year teaching mathematics. Reider liked LHS students because they are bright and interested in math. Mr. Bob Schumacher, government consumer ed, world history and U.S. history teacher, has taught for 12 years. Schumacher returned to the teaching profession after a number of years in private busi- ness. Schumacher finds that teach- ing now is still about the same challenge that it was several years ago. Schumacher says that there are always improvements that could be made, but we get along well with what we have. Mr. Brad Beck, chemistry, biology and general science teacher, has been teaching for too many years. Beck likes the class size at LHS, but dislikes teaching classes with fewer than seven students. Beck says that the advantage of all his years of experience is that he is more confident in trying new things and not getting upset if they do not work. 30 Academics Above: Math teacher Clark Reider helps sophomore Philip Kallas with his geometry homework. Left: Science teacher Brad Beck dissects a frog with Biology I students Kim Reeves and Paul Christian. Academics 31 Sophomore Polly Kindelspire concentrates on sewing a straight hem on her dress. Home ec art, shop teach life During the school year I spent sev- eral hours in Mr. John Daly's shop classes and Mrs. Alverde Daniel's home ec and art classes. In these classes I learned the essentials needed for everyday earth life. Sophomore shop students spent hours drafting, erasing and draft- ing. Later they were able to con- struct entertainment centers, hope chests and china cabinets. Juniors advanced to learning welding and gas safety rules under the watchful eye of Daly. Juniors' hands became dirty and greasy as they became ac- quainted with the normally unseen part of the car, the engine. Sen- iors turned out a well-built garage even though complaints were often heard about the extreme tempera- tures. Home ec students were scattered amongst dirty dishes, wet floors and cooking messes. They could often be found preparing preserves and making desserts. The sewing machine hummed as they stitched jam shorts, dresses and stuffed ani- mals. The odor of turpentine was just one of the smells coming from the art room. Students studied perspec- tives, shadows and reflections. Cal- ligraphy was tackled by the stu- dents also. Junior LeAnn Kessler felt that art was worth it because I enjoy learning how to draw things so that they look like they are sup- posed to. Senior John Grabowska works on his house design in shop class. 32 Academics Senior Melissa Bieber puts the finishing touches on her owl in art class. Reaching the rafters of the partially com- pleted garage, senior shop student Kevin Wolf smiles over his accomplishment. class. Mrs. Daniel demonstrates to sophomore Kim Reeves the correct way to sew on a button. Academics 33 Business teacher Mrs. Doris Hepperle gives Bottom: Sophomore Kim Reeves improves senior Carmen Hoffman instructions for her computer program in the sophomore her next assignment in office practice. computer class. Senior Stacey Sanborn takes a timing on an electronic typewriter. 34 Academics junior Kamie Redman and Zoli program their computers. Computer teacher Mr. Clyde Naasz gives junior Barb Maule help in learning how to run a program on the Apple computer. Students operate office machines I learned a lot about business pro- cedures and how to operate office machines in the business and com- puter classes. The computer students, taught by Mr. Clyde Naasz, learned how to program in BASIC, worked with automated accounting and learned Pascal, Logo and computer literacy. They also learned word processing, data base and spreadsheet in an Appleworks Unit. The students were informed about different ca- reer options available to students with computer background. Sophomore Georgia Guthmiller took computer class because she thought the class would be fun and exciting. She said, I learned a lot about how to program a computer ' Senior Kevin Wolf liked computer class because he could work at his own pace. Senior Mark Hoffman learned many new skills in com- puter class. He said, I learned about things that will be helpful to me in later years. The students in the business classes learned how to use the busi- ness equipment and about business concepts. Business classes taught by Mrs. Doris Hepperle included business math, accounting, keyboarding, Typing I and office procedures. In business math the students learned everything that is involved with doing business. The complete accounting cycle was learned in the accounting class. Juniors Janet Zulk and Diane Yost liked account- ing class because they thought Mrs. Hepperle was entertaining and made the class fun. The seventh and eighth graders were introduced to the keyboard for the first time in keyboarding class. In Typing I, the students had the opportunity to exercise the skills they had learned in key- boarding class. In office procedures senior stu- dents interests in business and of- fice occupations learned about ev- erything that they would need to know if they ever work in an office. The class had an informal atmo- sphere and worked on different ac- tivities throughout the year. Stu- dents went out on jobs for six weeks towards the end of the year. They also spent time interviewing with people in the business com- munity. Senior Kim Hatlewick en- joyed taking office procedures be- cause you learn to be independent and work things out on your own before you go running for help, be- cause you would not run to your boss for help all of the time. Academics 35 Sophomore Brenda Hatlewick helps flutist Jodi Schauer adjust her shaker. Music takes time I discovered that being a member of the band or chorus involves more than just spending first or fourth period every day rehearsing for an upcoming performance. It also involves individual lessons and hours of practice after school and on weekends. 41 of the 45 students in A Band took individual music lessons. Band Director Mr. Mick Guffey said, Music, like anything else, is more enjoyable as your performing capabilities improve ' Individual lessons helped students earn more points toward their letter and en- abled students to compete in All State and contest events. 39 of the 45 high school chorus stu- dents took individual voice lessons to improve their voices. According to Chorus Director Mr. Jim Oschner, Lessons help to prepare a singer to be a soloist or just a better singer in a group. Individ- ual lessons helped students to learn the skills of breathing, sight read- ing, vowel sounds, interpretation and expression. Vocal director Mr. Jim Oschner gives soph- omore Lynn Kessler a voice lesson. Above: Senior Jay Schaffer and junior Deon Vilhauer take a break from chorus and their crutches. Right: Freshman Dawn Reeves practices her drum before lessons. 36 Academics Left: Junior Paul Christian throws the soccer ball to the other team. Below: Sophomore Laure Bunke serves the volleyball for a point. Sophomore Doug Yost puts away the end pole to the volleyball net. I got into good shape with Mr. Bob Schumacher's high school physical education class. The fifteen students, only three of them girls, worked out on weights and did aerobic exercises. Several times a week they played soccer and volleyball, which became very competitive ' according to Schu- macher. Many students felt that taking P.E. helped them in other sports. George Weisser stated, I took P.E. so that I could lift weights to get into shape for football. John Gra- bowska took P.E. for the violence, while Layne Lux took it to break up the monotony of his day. How does it feel to be one of the only three girls in the class? Be- linda Schell said, It is quite fun! Junior Gerad Retzer attempts to block sen- ior Layne Lux's goal. Academics 37 Journalism students earn top awards When's the next deadline? Where's the straight edge? Hey, I can't find Mrs. George were just some of the comments I heard ev- ery day in the Publications Room. Journalism students Melissa Bieber, Tammy Guthmiller and Pam Jasmer worked feverishly throughout the year on layouts for the annual and stories for LHS Live. Their work included sizing pictures, designing double pages and writing copy. Though they were a small group, they ultimately reached their goals and met their deadlines, but not without lots of headaches and frazzled nerves. Sophomore Pam Jasmer described journalism as having the ability to drive me literally insane! Journalism adviser Mrs. Julie George corrected, graded and helped her students. George felt that, despite the small numbers, her class was one of the hardest working staffs I've ever had. Also needed for the annual and pa- per were pictures. Photographers Tammy Guthmiller and Rick Reis developed, printed and lost various pictures. I'd rather be behind a camera than in front of one, stated Guthmiller. Reis, on the other hand, felt compelled to make un- usual faces at the camera. Journalism students also won All State awards for both the 1985-86 edition of LHS Live and the 1986 Buccaneer. Journalism students Tammy Guthmiller, Pam Jasmer and Melissa Bieber show Zoli how to design an annual page. Above Left: Photography student Rick Reis takes a picture of senior Beth Blumhardt cutting Tammy Guthmiller's hair. Above: Mr. Ketterling stands waiting for a group shot to get set up. Ketterling is a photogra- pher from Hardin's. 38 Journalism Journalism adviser Mrs. Julie George works with Pam Jasmer and Tammy Guthmiller on yearbook pages. Journalism 39 Local FBLA chapter officers include: Bottom: Treasurer Deb Jasmer and Secretary Kim Hatlewick. Middle: President Carmen Hoff- man, Vice-President Tammy Guthmiller, Reporter Kristi Erdmann and Parliamentar- ian LeAnn Kessler. Top: Historian Marsha Maroney. Top: 1985-86 State FBLA officers are Histori- an Carmen Hoffman and Reporter Tammy Guthmiller. Above: FBLA adviser Mrs. Doris Hepperle gives instructions to FBLA members. 40 FBLA Local FBLA members include: Bottom: Me- lissa Bieber, Amy Schaffner, Paula Albrecht, Janet Lechner, Kristi Bieber, Carmen Hoff- man, Janet Zulk, Tammy Guthmiller, An- nette Geffre, Missy Kallas, Stacey Sanborn and Cathy Thielsen. Top Row: Debbie Jasmer, Diane Yost, Kim Hatlewick, Mark Hoffman, Kevin Wolf, Lynn Kessler, Patri- cia Albrecht, Adviser Mrs. Doris Hepperle, Laura Bunke, Belinda Rohwedder, Kamie Redman, Marsha Maroney, LeAnn Kessler, Rhonda Reis, Kristi Erdmann and Terrill Guthmiller. President Carmen Hoffman conducts a monthly meeting while Secretary Kim Hatlewick and Historian Marsha Marone look on. Erdmann, Reis elected to offices I learned amazing business tactics as 1 occasionally helped out Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members from the Leola chapter. The South Dakota Spring Conven- tion in Sioux Falls proved to be the highlight of the year for most FBLAers. Junior Kristi Erdmann was elected the new South Dakota FBLA vice-president, and sopho- more Rhonda Reis became the South Dakota FBLA secretary. Sen- iors Carmen Hoffman and Tammy Guthmiller stepped down from their state positions as historian and reporter. Leola FBLAers brought home eight awards from the spring convention. The Entre- preneurship II team (Carmen Hoff- man, Deb Jasmer and Kim Hatlewick) placed first and quali- fied for nationals in Anaheim, Cal. Guest speaker at the convention was the 1982 Outstrnding Young Man Dan Clark. He explained that it is better to shoot for a star and miss than to aim at a manure pile and hit. His speech left FBLAers with a new outlook on life and themselves. FBLA participated in various activi- ties throughout the year. They held a holiday bakesale to which every member brought an item of food. FBLAers also sponsored a carnation sale on Valentine's Day. One ju- nior girl commented, I think it is really neat to receive flowers from a secret admirer. Another fund-rais- er FBLA took part in was a 50's-60 s dance. FBLAers came dressed in poodle skirts and bobby socks and wearing pony tails. They rocked to the music of the Monkeys, Beach Boys and other Golden Oldie re- cording artists. Not only was it a fun night for the students, but chaperones too enjoyed the even- ing, as they once again had the chance to reminisce about the good old days. FBLA 41 Top: Jan Schaffer, Deon Vilhauer, Luanna Hoffman and Deb Jasmer concentrate on keeping in step and playing their instru- ments. Above: LHS Marching Band per- forms during the Homecoming parade. 42 Music Members of the LHS marching and concert band include: First Row: Pam Jasmer, Kim Hatlewick, Stacey Sanborn, Karen Bell, Ka- mie Redman, Missy Kallas, Janet Lechner, Jodi Schauer, Annette Geffre, Ann Kolb, Brenda Hatlewick and Deb Jasmer. Second Row: Barb Maule, Renee Rath, Doreen Lay- ton, Amy Schaffner, Patricia Albrecht, Cyn- thia Hoffman, Carmen Hoffman, Rhonda Reis and Marvin Bonnet. Third Row: Jan Schaffer, Donnie Zerr, Jeff Jundt, Paula Al- brecht, Kenny Hatlewick, Mary Kallas, Cathy Thielsen, Brett Hoffman and Beth B lumhardt. Fourth Row: Tina Schumacher, Lanette Ehresman, Greg Hoffman. Kirby Kiesz, Jim Morrison, Tarri Rott, Jason Fauth, Jay Schaffer and Luanna Hoffman. Fifth Row: Director Mick Guffey, Dawn Reeves, Darin Duvall, Jeff Zulk, Eric Heiser and Deon Vilhauer. Band performs at three concerts Tina Schumacher, Renee Rath, Barb Maule and Jason Fauth take time out for a chat before starting to march. This year I got the chance to play with LHS's band. We were always busy, practicing for concerts and auditions. The band, under the direction of Mr. Mick Guffey, had several per- formances throughout the year. It played at Christmas, spring and pops concerts, and for the local Me- morial Day program. The Stage Band also played at the pops con- cert. Uniforms were donned for marches in the Homecoming and Gypsy Day parades. The Pep Band also performed for the fans at football, girls' basketball and boys' basket- ball games. Members of the band traveled to Aberdeen for the annual Northern State College Sightreading Clinic. While at the clinic, the students spent time sightreading music in a big band and getting some tips from musicians who specialized in their instruments. Music 43 Playing in Stage Band are: Front Row: Barb Maule, Renee Rath, Carmen Hoffman, Cyn- thia Hoffman and Rhonda Reis. Second Row Sitting: Jim Morrison, Lanette Ehres- man, Greg Hoffman, Jason Fauth and Jay Schaffer. Standing: Jeff Jundt, Paula Al- brecht, Mary Kallas, Cathy Thielsen, Brett Hoffman, Mr. Mick Guffey, Deb Jasmer, Beth Blumhardt, Deon Vilhauer, Eric Heiser and Darin Duvall. The Pep Band plays at the Homecoming football game. 44 Music 1987 All-State Band members are Jim Morri- Jasmer. Deb Jasmer was also a member of son, Kim Hatlewick, Pam Jasmer and Deb All-State Orchestra. Soloists earning superiors at Music Contest Blumhardt, Renee Rath and Pam Jasmer. include: Front Row: Deb Jasmer and Jay Back Row: Barb Maule, Brett Hoffman and Schaffer. Middle Row: Stacey Sanborn, Beth Jim Morrison. Musicians earn honors At contest time everyone around here was so nervous. I'm glad I didn't have to play in front of a judge. But as usual the LHS musi- cians did very well. Nine instrumental soloists and four ensembles earned superior rat- ings at the Region IV Music Con- test at Northern State College. Di- rector Mick Guffey said that he was pleased with the students and the results. The soloists earning I's included Beth Blumhardt, French horn; Sta- cey Sanborn, alto clarinet; Jay Schaffer, trombone; Deb Jasmer, bassoon; Brett Hoffman, trumpet; Jim Morrison, tuba; Pam Jasmer, oboe; and Barb Maule and Renee Rath, alto saxophone. Superior ratings earned by instru- mental ensembles were the Brass Sextet, Woodwind Quintet, Sax Trio and Woodwind Duet. Deb Jasner, bassoon; Kim Hatlewick, clarinet; Jim Morrison, tuba; and Pam Jasmer, oboe repre- sented LHS in All-State Band. This was the most students from Leola ever to attend All-State Band. Twenty percent of the LHS band members who auditioned were ac- cepted into All-State. Leola had the highest percentage of students ac- cepted to students in band of any city in South Dakota. Deb Jasmer was also a member of All-State Orchestra. Music 45 Practicing for the pops concert are Philip Kallas and Joel Guthmiller. Renee Rath, Ann Kolb, Beth Blumhardt, l.uanna Hoffman, Mary Kallas and Patricia Albrecht perform with the mixed choir at the spring concert. Soloists earning superiors at music contest were: Front Row: Carmen Hoffman, Joel Guthmiller, Beth Blumhardt and Mary Kal- las. Back Row: Jim Morrison, Brett Hoff man, Philip Kallas and Jason Fauth. Annette Geffre, Carmen Hoffman and Kristi Erdman sing with the mixed chorus during an afternoon rehearsal. 46 Music Mixed Chorus members are: Front Row: Pa- tricia Albrecht, Jim Morrison, Annette Geffre, Jerry Geffre, Luanna Hoffman, Neil Geffre, Diane Yost, Jason Fauth, Carmen Hoffman, Kyle Steckler, Barb Maule and Philip Kallas. Second Row: Tarri Rott, Ann Kolb, Tick Teis, Kristi Erdmann, Deon Vil- hauer, Amy Schaffner, Eric Heiser, Mary Kallas, Tim Kessler and Lynn Kessler. Third Row: Janet Lechner, Gary Henderson, Paula Albrecht, Kirby Kiesz, Malissa Heyd, Greg Hoffman, Shelley Wolf, Steve Rohwedder, Renee Rath, Brett Hoffman and Beth Blum- hardt. Back Row: Joel Guthmiller. Polly Kindelspire, Troy Weig, Rhonda Reis, Ken- neth Kessler, Kristi Bieber, Brian Gra- bowska, Belinda Rohwedder, Jack Heyd, Ja- net Zulk, Jay Schaffer, Terrill Guthmiller, Russell Schaffner and Director Jim Ochsner. Mixed chorus members earn music honors Belinda Rohwedder, Lynn Kessler and Kristi Bieber sing during the Homecoming coronation assembly. Fourth hour every day I heard the voices of 46 high schoolers singing some of my favorite songs. No, I wasn't listening to the radio; I was listening to LHS's mixed chorus. The choir, under the direction of Mr. Jim Ochsner, performed at Christmas, spring and pops con- certs with the band. Junior Jason Fauth sang with the Honors Choir the first week in August of 1986 at Augustana College in Sioux Falls. One hundred and fifty singers were chosen from the sophomores and juniors who auditioned all over the state. Auditions included singing a solo, taking a written test of terms and sight reading music. Four members of the chorus par- ticipated in All-State Chorus No- vember 7-8 in Sioux Falls. Carmen Hoffman, soprano; Beth Blum- hardt, alto; Jim Morrison, tenor; and Jason Fauth, bass, represented LHS. Eleven vocal soloists and ensem- bles won superior ratings at the Re- gion IV Music Contest in Aber- deen. Soloists earning superiors in- cluded Carmen Hoffman, soprano; Mary Kallas, mezzo-soprano; Beth Blumhardt, alto; Joel Guthmiller, tenor; Jason Fauth, bass; and Brett Hoffman, Jim Morrison and Philip Kallas, baritone. Large Vocal I, Mixed Vocal II and Boys' Ensemble also brought home superior rat- ings. Music 47 Members of All State Chorus are seniors Beth Blumhardt and Carmen Hoffman, sophomore Jim Morrison and junior Jason Fauth. Sophomore Renee Rath accompanies the chorus during practice. Swing Choir members Beth Blumhardt and Joel Guthmiller wait for the music to start. Accompanists are seniors Carmen Hoffman and Beth Blumhardt, sophomore Renee Rath and juniors Barb Maule and Luanna Hoffman (seated front). 48 Music Members of the Swing Choir are: Bottom brecht, Ann Kolb, Neil Geffre, Luanna Row: Deon Vilhauer, Eric Heiser and Direc- Hoffman and Tim Kessler. Top Row: Jason tor Jim Ochsner. Middle Row: Beth Blum- Fauth, Diane Yost, Philip Kallas, Kyle Hoffman, Brett Hoffman, Annette Geffre hardt, Rick Reis, Barb Maule, Patricia Al- Steckler, Renee Rath, Jerry Geffre, Carmen and Joel Guthmiller. Swing Choir competes at Pike's Peak I traveled a lot as a member of the Swing Choir. The Swing Choir traveled to Colo- rado Springs for the four day Pike's Peak 1987 Festival of Music, which was held June 5-8. Under the direction of Mr. Jim Ochsner, the twenty member choir raised over 3000 dollars for their trip. In the competition they per- formed a medley of songs from 'The Wiz. Sightseeing was also a part of the trip. The group visited the Manitou Cliff Dwellings, the Pike's Peak Cog Railway Depot, the Flying W Ranch, the Alpine Slide in Broad- moor, the Air Force Academy and Seven Falls. The Swing Choir also competed in the Region IV Large Group Contest held April 4 in Aberdeen. The group earned a superior. Through- out the year the Swing Choir also sang at many churches in Leola and surrounding towns and performed at the various LHS concerts. Junior Brett Hoffman and senior Carmen Hoffman rehearse a choreographed Swing Choir selection. Music 49 The Pirate offense prepares to put the ball in play. Inexperience hampers gridiron success What a violent game! Are they real- ly out there trying to hit each oth- er? Look out! Boy, am I glad I'm not out there. All those guys are so much bigger than I am. 1986 was a rebuilding year for the Pirates, who played most of the season with a single senior on the squad. After Rick Reis left the team with an injury, only center Jay Schaffer remained to provide the senior leadership and experience consistent with a winning record. Inexperience combined with a tough schedule to limit the Pirates' success during the season. Accord- ing to Coach Naasz, our home schedule was the toughest that I have ever coached. Three out of the four teams we played at home were rated in the top ten teams in the state when we played them ' Highlights of the season included two eleventh-hour victories. The Pirates' season opener was a 16-8 win over Eureka in four overtimes. The Pirates also pulled off a 14-8 victory over McLaughlin with two fourth quarter touchdowns, one of which came with 1:30 left in the game. Naasz sees hope for the future in ther performance of his squad. I feel as a coach the highlight of the season was watching the team group together as one and also to see them improve and grow in abilities as well as maturity. If the Pirates continue to improve 1987 should be a winning year. Senior basketball players Cynthia Hoffman and Beth Blumhardt show Zoli the correct way to shoot a basketball. Line-backer Paul Christian tackles a Wild- cat. 50 Football Members of the 1986 Pirate football squad Middle Row: Head Coach Clyde Naasz, include: Front Row: Jason Fauth, Stewart George Weisser, Joel Guthmiller, Jim Rott, Marvin Bonnet, Doug Yost, Greg Bieber, Kyle Steckler, Jay Schaffer, Jeff Ber- Schauer, Brian Grabowska, Russ Schaffner, Hoffman, Brett Hoffman and Assistant reth, Deon Vilhauer and Paul Christian. Jeff Zulk and Neil Geffre. Back Row: Tarri Coach John Daly. George Weisser, fullback, reaches a little farther to try and catch a pass. Scoreboard We They 16 Eureka 8 (4 ot) 14 State Line 34 8 Langford 0 20 Northwestern 33 Waubay (forfeit) 6 Warner 12 (1 ot) 14 22 McLaughlin Tri-School 8 52 Football co-captains are Jay Schaffer, Kyle Steckler (seated) and Jeff Berreth. Football 51 Bottom Row: Student managers Shelly Wolf and Karen Bell. Middle Row: Barb Maule, Terrill Guthmiller, Kristi Erdmann, Luanna Hoffman, Diane Yost, Janet Zulk and Mar- sha Maroney. Top Row: Assistant Coach Marie Steckelberg, Deb Jasmer, Stacey San- born, Beth Blumhardt, Missy Kallas, Cyn- thia Hoffman and Coach Bob Schumacher. Senior Cynthia Hoffman fights for a re- bound. We Scoreboard Varsity Girls' Basketball They 58 Hoven 37 50 Langford 47 70 Northwestern 50 48 Roscoe 37 41 Hosmer 37 88 Hecla 51 64 Northwestern 59 68 Cresbard 60 4o Eureka 30 67 Herreid 33 23 Faulkton 31 43 Ashley 37 37 Hosmer 46 66 Frederick 48 62 Bristol 43 61 Ipswich 58 45 Bowdle 29 27 Selby 26 66 District 2B Tournament Hecla 34 45 Langford 44 36 Hosmer 42 32 Region IB Tournament South Shore 43 50 Hosmer 46 Senior Beth Blumhardt puts up a free throw. Junior Janet Zulk shoots a lay-up after a steal. 52 Girl's Basketball Pirates advance to region play For the second year in a row the Pirate girls' basketball team ad- vanced to the Region IB Tourna- ment under a new head coach. I was happy to be among the excited fans. The Pirates, under coach Bob Schu- macher, captured third place in the region tournament by downing Hosmer 50-46. The win avenged a district championship loss to the Tigers and gave the Pirates a 20-3 record for the season. In their final game of the season, the Pirates led by two points at halftime but outscored Hosmer 13- 8 in the third quarter and hung on for the win. Leola was knocked out of title con- tention in the opening round of re- gional play 43-32 by South Shore, the eventual region chapions. Leola advanced to region play with a second place finish in the district tournament. The Pirates had perhaps their best shooting half of the district tourna- ment in the opening round against Hecla. The Pirates led 26-2 at the end of one quarter and breezed to an easy 66-34 win. In the semifinal round Leola sur- vived a late rally by Langford to preserve a 45-44 win. In the championship game against Hosmer, the Pirates got off to a slow start and never recovered. The Tigers prevailed with a 42-36 win. Senior Cynthia Hoffman was the Pirates' leading rebounder with an average of 8.4 rebounds per game. Junior Janet Zulk was the leading scorer with 13 points per game. Zulk was followed closely by Hoff- man's 12.7 points. Leading in as- sists were Senior Beth Blumhardt and Zulk, both with an average of 3.6 assists per game. Left: Junior Diane Yost jumps for a re- bound. Above: Senior varsity basketball players are Deb Jasmer, Stacey Sanborn, Beth Blumhardt, Missy Kallas and Cynthia Hoffman. Above Center: Senior Beth Blum- hardt, sophomore Rhonda Reis and juniors Janet Zulk and Barb Maule shed their warm-up suits before a home game. Girls' Basketball 53 Junior Scoreboard Varsity Girls' Basketball WE THEY 32 Hoven 29 20 Langford 22 22 Northwestern 16 38 Roscoe 15 34 Hosmer 22 24 Hecla 18 37 Northwestern 29 32 Cresbard 35 29 Eureka 25 27 Herreid 20 23 Faulkton 32 25 Ashley (OT) 21 35 Hosmer 18 36 Frederick 25 28 Bristol 18 29 Ipswich 35 27 Bowdle 22 23 Selby 22 JV team stresses defense I was glad to be a part of the desire and defense, the strengths of the junior varsity girls' basketball team. The J V's, who ended their season at 14-4, used a pressure defense to force turnovers by the opposing team. Rebounding was the team's greatest area of improvement. Coach Marie Steckelberg said, ' Each game the girls strove to get rebounds, especially offensive re- bounds. The team's weakness lay in getting their shots to go into the basket, according to Steckelberg, and in be- ing consistent in making their free throws. Leading the JV team in scoring was sophomore Rhonda Reis with an average of 14 points per game. Ju- nior Barb Maule led the team in rebounding with an average of six rebounds per game, followed close- ly by junior Luanna Hoffman. Leading in assists, with 22 for the season, was sophomore Polly K.in- delspire. Members of the junior varsity girls' basket- Rhonda Reis and Renee Rath. Third Row: ball team are: First Row: Tina Schumacher, Janet Lechner, Laura Bunke and Dawn Kristi Schaible, Coach Marie Steckelberg, Reeves. Fourth Row: Marsha Maroney, Ter- Niki Redman and Amy Schaffner. Second rill Guthmiller, Luanna Hoffman and Bar- Row: Mary Kallas, Polly Kindelspire, bara Maule. Above: Sophomore Mary Kallas chases a runaway ball. Right: Eighth grade Kristi Schaible jumps for a rebound. 54 Girls' Basketball Members of the boys' basketball team in- bowska, Jay Schaffer, Tarri Rott, Neil elude: Assistant Coach Clark Reider, Kyle Geffre, Jason Fauth, Jeff Zulk, Mark Hoff- Kessler and Head Coach Clyde Naasz. Steckler, Kenneth Kessler, Brian Gra- man, Rick Reis, Joel Guthmiller, Tim Kneeling: Student manager Lynn Kessler. Junior Neil Geffre drives in for a lay-up. Varsity basketball plagued with injuries There were so many injuries on the varsity boys' basketball team that I was almost recruited for the team. The Pirates finished their season 4- 14. Three starters, including junior Kyle Steckler, and seniors Jay Schaffer and Rick Reis were in- jured and spent time off the team. Only Reis was able to return and play in the district tournament. In the district tournament the top- ranked Bristol Pirates had to hold off a fourth quarter rally by Coach Clyde Naasz's Leola Pirates in or- der to claim a 72-64 win and the right to advance to the tourna- ment's semifinal round. Midway through the fourth period, the Leola squad mounted a strong co- meback and brought the score to 65-60. The Bristol defense stif- fened, and accurate free throw shooting allowed Bristol to pull away to the final margin of victory. The Leola Pirates shot 53 percent during the contest, including a 65 percent second half. The district game was not the Pi- rates' only close loss. The Pirates lost 6 games by less than ten points, including a one-point over- time loss to Roscoe in the season opener. Despite their record, morale was never a problem. Naasz stated, The attitude was good all year. When a team is plagued with injur- ies, it is life and reality. A person and a team just have to go on and make the best of what's available ' And the Pirates did that, according to Naasz, improving throughout the season in the areas of shooting, defense and teamwork. Graduating seniors on the team in- clude Mark Hoffman, Rick Reis, Tim Kessler and Jay Schaffer. Hoffman led the Pirates in scoring, rebounds and assists. He averaged 12.6 points, 7.17 rebounds and 2.28 assists per game. Boys' Basketball 55 Scoreboard We Pollock They 53 32 55 Roscoe OT 56 36 Warner 44 52 Bowdle 91 50 Faulkton 46 49 Ipswich 60 47 Ashley 46 39 Groton 61 65 Cresbard 61 50 Hoven 68 50 Hosmer 57 42 Hecla 43 65 Herreid 72 47 67 Langford Frederick 50 70 46 Eureka 86 41 Bristol 70 District Tournament 64 Bristol 72 Senior Mark Hoffman shoots from the lane for a quick two points. 56 Boys' Basketball Above: Senior Rick Reis fights for the re- bound while Mark Hoffman looks on. Right: Senior Tim Kessler dribbles the ball down the court. Top. Freshman Joel Guthmiller looks for someone to pass to. Above: Freshman Jeff Zulk takes a shot over the Bristol defense. In the background is teammate Joel Guth- miller. Members of the junior varsity boys' basket- ball team include: Kneeling: Student Man- Kessler, Jeff Zulk, Tarri Rott and Brian Gra- ager Lynn Kessler, Joel Guthmiller, Greg bowska. Not pictured are Benjie Arioso, Hoffman, Troy Weig and Kenny Hatlewick. Matthew Ketterling, Jamie Rott and Toby Standing: Coach Clark Reider, Kenneth Steckler. Scoreboard We They 28 Pollock 34 31 Roscoe 18 34 Warner 37 44 Bowdle 43 54 Faulkton 17 35 Ipswich 29 63 Ashley 14 46 Groton 22 43 Cresbard 40 42 Hoven 39 35 Hosmer 36 48 Hecla 25 32 Herreid 63 47 42 Langford Frederick 40 49 42 Eureka 46 31 Bristol 26 Young Buc's end year at 10-7 Help! I'm going to get run over. Oh, no, here they come again! All I can see is knees, knees, knees. No, don't pass me the ball! Hours of practice resulted in improved per- formance for the boys on the junior varsity basketball team. Rebounding, field goals and the fast break were the squad's strong points, according to Coach Clark Reider. Poor free throw shooting and turnovers were contributing factors to the team's split 10-7 re- cord. Injuries on the varsity squad caused some of the junior varsity players to see more varsity play- ing time in order to fill in the gaps. As a result, the JV team re- cruited four eighth graders late in the season. Boys Basketball 57 Senior Beth Blumhardt covers up her wild jam shorts before track practice starts. Track members include: Front: Beth Blum- hardt, Kristi Erdmann, Deb Jasmer, Janet Zulk, Kristi Bieber and Cathy Thielsen. Back: Rhonda Reis, Coach Marie Steckel- berg, Polly Kindelspire and Janet Lechner. Sophomore Polly Kindelspire crosses the finish line in the 100 meter dash just before her competition does. 56 Girls' Track Four girls compete at State Track Meet Top: Senior Beth Blumhardt reaches out to clear the last hurdle before finishing third in the 100 meter hurdles. Above. Senior Kristi Bieber pushes hard to finish the 200 meter dash at the Groton track meet. I was almost tempted to join track as 1 became caught up in the excite- ment when senior Beth Blumhardt qualified for the State Track Meet in three events. Blumhardt competed at the State Track Meet in the 100 and 300 me- ter hurdles and the medley relay. Deb Jasmer, Janet Zulk and Polly Kindelspire also competed in the medley relay on the state level. Track started early for the girls as they began working out by aerobi- sizing. Once the weather warmed up, the girls spent time lifting weights, running telephone poles and jumping hurdles. Though the track season was suc- cessful, injuries plagued the team that was already short on numbers. “It seems that just as one girl re- covers from an injury, another gal gets injured. If we can ever get all the girls completely healthy at one time, we will be a strong team ' stated girls' track coach Marie Steckelberg. After working hard all season long, Beth Blumhardt, Deb Jasmer, Polly Kindelspire and Janet Zulk earned letters in track. Even though the girls enjoyed the competition and friends they made at track meets, senior Kristi Bieber still wished she had placed in at least one event. Girls' Track 59 Grabowska, Steckler qualify Senior John Grabowska clears a hurdle at the Groton track meet. I watched the 11 members of the boys' track team run, hurdle and throw during track season. Two members qualified for the State Track Meet in Madison and Sioux Falls May 29-30. Senior John Grabowska competed in the 300 meter hurdles and junior Kyle Steckler in the 400 meter dash. Head Coach Bob Schumacher bat- tled small numbers and inexperi- ence in his first year back at LHS. Grabowska was the only senior that competed for most of the sea- son, and juniors Steckler and Neil Geffre were the only other return- ing lettermen on the team. “We have a good group of runners out but lack depth ... to fill all of the relays, races and field events ' said Schumacher. Despite their inexperience, howev- er, Schumacher was pleased with the team's performance. “They have worked hard, they have made good improvement and they have a very positive attitude ' said Schu- macher. Junior Russell Schaffner, sopho- mores Tarri Rott and Brian Gra- bowska and freshmen Jeff Zulk, Joel Guthmiller, Marvin Bonnet and Brian Wolf rounded out the squad. Members of the boys' track team include: Russell Schaffner, Marvin Bonnet, Neil Front Row: Brian Walz, Jeff Zulk, JohnGra- Geffre, Kevin Wolf and Kyle Steckler. Not bowska, Joel Guthmiller, Brian Grabowska pictured: Jay Schaffer, and Tarri Rott. Back Row: Paul Christian, Freshman Joel Guthmiller demonstrates his hurdle form. Freshman Jeff Zulk runs in the relay race. Junior Kyle Steckler stretches to clear the high hurdles. Senior Kevin Big Guy Wolf winds up to throw the discus. Joel Guthmiller rests between events while Janet Zulk, John Grabowska and Kyle Junior Russell Schaffner sprints for the fin Steckler catch up on the latest. ish line at ,he Gro,on ,rack meet Boys' Track 61 Squads promote spirit My school spirit soared as 1 jumped, leaped and yelled along- side the 1986-87 cheerleaders. The cheerleaders were an impor- tant part of sports at LHS. They led the crowds with the popular chants 'What, What and the famous cheer Pirates are really awesome. This battle cry was adapted from the song Pee Wee Herman's Re- venge. Boys' basketball cheer- leader Annette Geffre could always be seen getting extremely excited at the sound of this cheer. The football cheerleaders roughed it out against the brutal South Da- kota weather. Senior Beth Blum- hardt described football cheerlead- ing as an intensely exhilarating experience. A memorable moment came when senior Carmen Hoff- man portrayed the wimpy radio commercial character Raymond during Homecoming. The girls' basketball season was shared by two cheerleading squads. Seniors Rick Reis, Kevin Wolf and Tim Kessler entertained the Pirates for part of the season. What they lacked in skill they made up for with their unusual and silly antics. The other squad took over around October just in time to bring the Great Pumpkin to a pep rally, al- though the legs of the orange pumpkin looked like exact replicas of senior Kristi Bieber's legs. The boys' cheerleaders held various cake raffles and fund raisers. Though they enjoyed cheering, all of them felt they could have done without the long bus rides. The football cheerleaders include: Bottom: Diane Yost and Carmen Hoffman. Middle: Beth Blumhardt and Top: Tammy Guth- miller. The girls' basketball cheerleaders are Kristi Bieber, Pam Jasmer and Kamie Redman. 62 Cheerleaders Football cheerleaders cheer for the starting line-up at the start of the football game. Left: Boys' basketball cheerleaders Diane Yost and Pam Jasmer practice a stunt before the game starts. Below: Boys' basketball cheerleaders include Rhonda Reis, Renee Rath, Pam Jasmer, Diane Yost and Annette Geffre. Cheerleader Tim Kessler attempts to crown Rick Reis with a pom pom at a home girls' basketball game. Not pictured is Kevin Wolf. Girls' basketball cheerleaders Kristi Bieber, Pam Jasmer and Kamie Redman exchange ideas with the Faulkton cheerleaders. Cheerleaders 63 Weight Club members include Brett Hoff- Jack Heyd, Doug Yost, Marvin Bonnet, man, Kristi Bieber, Paul Christian, Jeff Ber- Shelley Wolf, Dawn Reeves and Janet reth, Jim Schauer, Russell Schaffner, George Lechner. Below Left: Senior John Gra- Right: Junior Stewart Bieber strengthens his Weisser, John Grabowska, Stewart Bieber, bowska works out on the lat machine. Below arms with arm curls behind his head. Weight Club builds strength It was in Weight Club that I felt totally left out. Weighing a mere 30 pounds, I wasn't much competition to a big guy like Kevin Wolfe. The Weight Club met every day after school except Wednesday. Pumping iron was the main con- cern. Adviser John Daly explained that when the person's maximum lifting ability is determined, a pro- gram is developed strictly for their needs. Along with this there are other drills which they will do to make them stronger, quicker, fas- ter ' This year the Weight Club wasn't strictly dominated by boys. Fresh- man Shelley Wolf started pumping iron because I thought it was in- teresting and also because my brother got me started in it. Throughout the course of the year students worked to earn Weight Club honors in either the Leg Press or the Bench Press. For a bronze medal students received their names on a record board, while sil- ver and gold medal winners earned a shirt. 64 Weight Club Girls' basketball statisticians and managers are Karen Bell, Doreen Layton, Lynn Kessler, Annette Geffre and Shelley Wolf. Below Right: Boys' basketball statisticians are Kirby Keisz and Kim Hatlewick. Below Left: Jodi Schauer and Brenda Hatlewick carry Football equipment across the field during a game. Seniors Jay Schaffer and Carmen Hoffman serve as boys' and girls' track managers. Managers keep records “Get a new ball? Did you fill the water bottles? Have you finished tallying up the stats yet? These were just a few of the orders that statisticians, managers and some- times even I took from the coaches during the sports seasons. Statisticians kept records of all the bleeps, blunders and awesome plays of the teams. They spent many hours busily watching every move that the team could make. Senior Kristi Bieber explained keeping stats as a real chilling ex- perience in which I got to watch the guys a lot. Managers worked just as diligently as the statisticians. Two-year veter- an sophomore Lynn Kessler was for the second year in the row the solo manager for boys' basketball. Though she thought she was a bit overworked, she basically enjoyed her job, even washing the boys' uniforms. Football statisticians and managers are Jodi Schauer, Brenda Hatlewick, Janet Zulk and Kristi Bieber. Student Managers 65 Homecoming During a homecoming skit juniors Kyle Steckler, Eric Heiser and Jerry Geffre test their knowledge of the Trivial Pursuit game. Hoffmans crowned Homecoming royalty September 26, 1986, was the day I first became a part of LHS life. I ventured out of my spaceship for the first time on Leola's Homecom- ing. Before a packed crowd in the high school gym I watched as a sur- prised Carmen Hoffman and Mark Hoffman were crowned King and Queen. Following the coronation were several different and amusing Vern skits. Another crowd- pleaser skit was the pajama re- view ' in which senior Cynthia Hoffman looked unmistakeably like Mr. Daly. Comic relief came and went with the numerous com- mercial breaks by the cheerleaders. Also the mixed chorus entertained the crowd with several peppy and upbeat tunes. Later that evening the Pirates suf- fered a tough loss to the highly- rated Northewestern Wildcats 20- 33. But the spirits of the players were picked up at the Homecoming Dance in the Legion Hall with mu- sic by Accomplice. Seniors Cynthia Hoffman and Missy Kallas announce contestants for the basketball skit pajama review. Homecoming King Mark Hoffman and can- didates Tammy Guthmiller and Rick Reis examine Zoli while Jay Schaffer hides be- hind the tree. 66 Homecoming Junior Jerry Geffre portrays T.V. character Max Headroom for the FBLA homecoming skit. Homecoming candidates are King Mark Hatlewick, Rick Reis and Tammy Guth- Hoffman, Queen Carmen Hoffman, Kevin miller. Wolf, Beth Blumhardt, Jay Schaffer, Kim Homecoming 67 Joel Guthmiller plays the part of the little engine that could in a freshman initiation skit. Jay Schaffer shows his favorite style in clothing as Victory during the Senior Class skit. Junior student council representative Barb Maule hands flowers to Queen Carmen Hoffman as King Mark Hoffman and junior representative Brett Hoffman look on. The Sophomore Class used a Transformer for the Homecoming parade's theme of car- toons and commercials. 68 Homecoming Bottom: The candidates for 1987 Snow Tammy Guthmiller, second runner-up, Queen eagerly await the judges' decision. Queen Kristi Bieber and Debora Jasmer, Top: The 1987 Snow Queen royalty include first runner-up. Miss Congeniality Cynthia Hoffman re- ceives her necklace from Mast of Ceremo- nies Kevin Kolb. Bieber reigns as local Snow Queen What's everyone dressed up for? Wow! Don't those senior girls look nice? Wait, they're putting some- thing on Kristi's head. Senior Kristi Bieber was crowned Leola's 1987 Snow Queen Novem- ber 29. Bieber went on to represent Leola in the 1987 South Dakota Snow Queen Contest in Aberdeen January 15-17. While at the contest Bieber enjoyed the Queen's Banquet and Ball, a swim party and getting to know the other queens. She also had to live through two interviews and hours of rehearsal. First runner-up was Debora Jasmer, with Tammy Guthmiller second. Freshman Amy Schaffner was named Junior Snow Queen. She was followed by first runner- up Paula Albrecht and second run- ner-up Janet Lechner. Senior Debora Jasmer placed first in the Senior Talent Division. Jasmer performed a monologue from A Chorus Line called Sing. Jasmer was accompanied by Beth Blumhardt, vocal, and Ja- nice Jasmer, piano. They went on to place second in the State Senior Talent Division. Anna Kallas, Shanna Sanborn and Jan Schaffer, accompanied by Renee Rath, won the Junior Talent Division. Snow Queen 69 Juniors create 'heaven' Are these the same people 1 saw in school yesterday? I barely recog- nized everyone in their pretty long dresses and tuxes. And the gym looks so different. I can't even see my spaceship up there. April 25 the LHS gym was trans- formed into a heaven of blue and silver. Heaven in Your Eyes was the theme of the 1987 prom. Master of Ceremonies for the pro- gram was Eric Heiser. Junior Class Secretary Luanna Hoffman wel- comed the seniors, and Student Council President Carmen Hoff- man accepted the juniors' invita- tion on behalf of her classmates. Kristi Erdmann read the invocation and benediction. Junior Class President Diane Yost read the sen- ior prophecy, and Senior Class President Layne Lux followed with the senior wills. Program music was provided by Terrill Guthmiller, Diane Yost, Ja- net Zulk, Kristi Erdmann, Kyle Steckler, Jason Fauth, Brett Hoff- man, Jerry Geffre and Neil Geffre, who sang Somewhere Out There ; Brett Hoffman, who sang Will You Still Love Me ; and Jason Fauth, who sang Heaven in Your Eyes. Barbara Maule and Eric Heiser accompanied the singers. The banquet, prepared by the ju- nior mothers, was followed by the Grand March and a dance disc jockeyed by Magnum Sound. Junior advisers in charge of the prom were Mr. Jim Ochsner, Mr. Mick Guffey and Mr. Clark Reider. Debora Jasmer and date introduce Zoli to the wonders of prom night. Above left: Layne Lux smiles at the camera before he and his date, LeAnn Kessler, start their dinner. Above: Master of Ceremonies Eric Heiser introduces Junior Class Presi- dent Diane Yost to read the class prophecy. 70 Prom Left: Sharing a slow dance together are Stew- art Bieber and Jodi Schauer. Below: Renee Rath emerges from the “tunnel following the Grand March. Below left: Prom-goers dance under the streamers that make prom night heaven. •� Taking a break from dancing, seniors Mark Hoffman and Kim Hatlewick enjoy a quiet moment together. Top: Juniors Faye Lechner and Cindy Moser take a moment between dances to catch their breaths and chat with their dates. Above: Junior adviser Mr. Clark Reider en- joys the company of senior Beth Blumhardt on the dance floor while junior Kyle Steckler dances in the background. 72 Prom Waiters and waitresses for the prom in- and Annette Geffre. Back: Kenny elude: Bottom: Janet Lechner, Paula Al- Hatlewick, Joey Guthmiller, Jeff Zulk, Greg brecht, Lanette Ehresman, Amy Schaffner Hoffman and Marvin Bonnet. Below Left: Junior Jason Fauth sings Heav- en in Your Eyes for entertainment. Below Right: Juniors Janet Zulk and date Jason Fauth try to decide which salad looks the best at the banquet. Bottom Left: Junior Russell Schaffner hooks streamers to the wire on the ceiling of the gym, as the juniors decorate. Prom night provides special memories Prom — a magical night that every senior and junior awaits. I too was able to experience my first earth prom. Prom goe-ers find prom special for a variety of reasons. Senior John Grabowska thought it was special because it is the last time I will be with my friends at a formal event. Junior Terrill Guthmiller believed prom was special because it was probably her last night with the seniors. What was the highlight of the evening? Junior Deon Vilhauer stated, My highlight was dancing with Ig (Luanna Hoffman) and see- ing her because she looked excel- lent ' while classmate Cindy Moser liked the Grand March since every- one looked so nice. Waiters and waitresses for the prom also got to share in the ju- nior senior prom excitement. Al- though they enjoyed being there and the free lunch ' they thought they could have done without sen- iors and juniors asking them to get unneeded things. Prom 73 Graduation Half of Senior Class graduate with honors Carmen Hoffman and Zoli pause for one last photo before leaving LHS for the last time. Jay Schaffer is visibly proud of his diploma. I was sad to see the twenty students of the Class of 1987 walk down the aisle for the last time. Ten of the twenty students gradu- ated with honors Sunday, May 24, in the high school auditorium. Honor students were Kim Hatlewick, highest honor; Deb Jasmer and Cynthia Hoffman, very high honor; Beth Blumhardt and Kristi Bieber, high honor; and Jay Schaffer, Tammy Guthmiller, Me- lissa Bieber, Carmen Hoffman and Missy Kallas, honor. The commencement address was given by Public Affairs Manager of Northwestern Public Service War- ren Lotsberg. Lotsberg, who is the voice and au- thor of the NWPS radio program Perspective, urged the graduat- ing class never to waste a minute, hour or day of their time because they can not go back and do it over. Principal Marvin Maule presented the graduating eighth grade class and the graduating seniors. He also introduced the speaker. Chairman of the Board of Education Richard Kolb awarded certificates and di- plomas. Senior Beth Blumhardt sang a vocal solo, and the Swing Choir and mixed chorus each performed a vo- cal selection. The invocation and benediction were given by Pastor Dave Wilder- muth of St. James Lutheran Church. The processional and re- cessional were played by junior Barb Maule. The class colors were blue and gold. The class flower was the yel- low rose with blue baby's breath, and the class motto was It is a rough road that leads to the height of greatness. Freshman Annette Geffre says goodbye to Missy Kallas. 74 Graduation Gary Henderson and Kevin Wolf exchange autographs in the bandroom before com- mencement begins. Graduating with honors are: Front Row: Carmen Hoffman, Jay Schaffer, Deb Jasmer, Kim Hatlewick and Missy Kallas. Back Row: Cynthia Hoffman, Beth Blumhardt, Kristi Bieber, Melissa Bieber and Tammy Guthmiller. Graduation 75 Top: Mark Hoffman attempts to sign Stacey er Mrs. Julie George pins a flower on senior Sanborn's graduation hat while Belinda class Valedictorian Kim Hatlewick. Rohwedder looks on. Above: English teach- Deb Jasmer bounds out the Leola High School door after graduation is over. 76 Graduation � I expanded my knowledge with Mr. Richard Jasmer's eighth graders. The eighth graders studied English spelling, U.S. history, math, litera- ture, science, shop, home ec, com- puters and typing. In science class the eighth graders gave demonstrations for lower ele- mentary classes. They also con- structed cameras and model race cars in shop. What did the eighth graders like about junior high? Matthew Ket- terling liked the sports and the sock hops, while Toby Steckler was happy to participate in more high school activities. Trent Weig stated, I like going to different classes in- stead of just sitting in the same old room all day ' Jim Goebel liked be- ing able to work with his friends. Kristi Schaible felt privileged being in junior high. It is a step greater than grade school. she said. The eighth graders felt that junior high could be improved, however, by having less homework and more activities. According to Scott Hoff- man, As you get into junior high, it gets harder. But the teachers are only trying to prepare you for high school. Advice to students who are just en- tering junior high ranged from Ja- mie Rott's saying, Be willing to learn, to Matt Wildermuth's Im- prove all you can. Tina Schu- macher advised, Have fun in ju- nior high and get ready for high school. Top: Donald Bonnet takes time out from social studies to read a book. Above: Mem- bers of the eighth grade are: Front Row: Brenda Schaeffer, Annette Watts, Nikie Redman, Kristi Schaible and Tina Schu- macher. Middle Row: Matt Wildermuth, Jim Goebel, Trent Weig, Toby Steckler, Donald Bonnet and Mr. Richard Jasmer. Back Row: Matthew Ketterling, Scott Hoff- man, Pat Thielsen, Benji Arioso and Jamie Rott. Eighth expands knowledge 78 Eighth Grade Seventh has new experiences Top: Anna Kallas gets instructions from Mrs. Diann Aberle, while eighth grader Matthew Ketterling waits for advice. Mid- dle: Seventh grade members are: Front Row: Marci Grabowska, Anna Kallas, Keith Mei- dinger, Susan Heiser, Jeff Jundt and Mi- chael Meyer. Middle Row: Nolan Geffre, Darin Duval, Willard Goeshel, Nathan Kappes, Donnie Zerr and Chris Thielsen. Back' Row: Shanna Sanborn, Jolyn Hoff- man, Mindy Ketterling, Jan Schaffer and Mrs. Diann Aberle. Left: Nolan Geffre re- laxes between classes. I had many new and unusual ex- periences with Mrs. Diann Aberle's Seventh Grade Class. The seventh graders studied read- ing, English, spelling, math, sci- ence and social studies. In conjunc- tion with a nine weeks course of study on South Dakota the seventh graders took a field trip to the McPherson County Museum in Eureka. The seventh graders also studied shop, home ec, computers and typ- ing, each for one nine weeks. For reading class, the seventh grad- ers put on two plays for their par- ents. The plays were 'The Pussycat and the Expert Plumber Who Was a Man and Mazarine Stone. Junior high sports was the favorite activity of most of the seventh graders. Jan Schaffer, however, felt that the best part of junior high is the sock hops, because you get to know your friends better. Jeff Jundt liked all of the privileges he had as a junior high student. Susan Heiser did not like all of the home- work that is involved with being in junior high. Nathan Kappes agreed and noted that, sometimes the teachers expect you to know every- thing. What are the seventh graders look- ing forward to next year? Darin Duvall is looking forward to boss- ing the seventh graders around. Anna Kallas summed up the whole class's feelings by exclaiming, After graduating from eighth grade. I'm in high school! Nolan Geffre advised the incoming seventh graders to work hard and do your best. Marci Grabowska added, Don't be shy; enjoy and have fun! Seventh Grade 79 Members of the junior high boys' basket- ball team are: Front Row: Keith Meidinger, Darin Duvall, Michael Meyer, Willard Goe- shel and Donnie Zerr. Seated Middle: Pat Thielsen, Nolan Geffre, Matt Wildermuth and Chris Thielsen. Back: Jamie Rott, Scott Hoffman, Toby Steckler, Jim Goebel, Coach Clark Reider, Benjie Arioso, Donald Bonnet, Matthew Ketterling and Trent Weig. Members of the junior high girls' basketball team are Susan Heiser, Jolyn Hoffman, Shanna Sanborn, Tina Schumacher, Kristi Schaible, Coach Marie Steckelberg, Niki Redman, Jan Schaffer, Mindy Ketterling, Anna Kallas and Marci Grabowska. Junior athletes compete I was proud to witness the success- ful season of the junior high foot- ball team, who ended their season with a perfect record of 4-0. I also enjoyed watching the girls' and boys' basketball and track teams in action. The highlight for both the boys' and girls' basketball teams was the Y tournaments in Aberdeen. The junior high students liked sports for various reasons, ranging from getting out of school to meet- ing new people. Trent Weig liked the competition in sports, while Jo- lyn Hoffman enjoyed the traveling aspect. Jamie Rott puts effort into the shot put. Above Top: Jan Schaffer hands the baton off to Kristi Schaible. Above: Michael Meyer and Jeffrey Jundt hold a close race. 80 Junior High Sports Jolyn Hoffman aces a hurdle with room to spare. Members of the junior high football team are: Bottom Row: Trent Weig, Chris Thiel- sen, Matt Wildermuth, Donald Bonnet. Matthew Ketterling, Donnie Zerr and Jim Goebel. Top Row: Coach Clark Reider, Darin Duvall, Pat Thielsen, Toby Steckler, Jamie Rott, Benjie Arioso and Scott Hoff- man. Junior high boys' basketball cheerleaders are Kristi Schaible, Jan Schaffer, Shanna Sanborn, Mindy Ketterling and Anna Kal- las. Toby Steckler flies over a hurdle. Junior High Sports 81 Singing at the spring concert are junior high chorus members: First Row: Nathan Kappes and Donnie Zerr. Second Row: Donald Bon- net and Benjie Arioso. Third Row: Susan Heiser, Shanna Sanborn and Tina Schu- macher. Eric Erdmann plays his baritone during an afternoon practice session. B Band studentsinclude: Front Row: Susan Heiser, Kristi Schaible, Nichole Erdmann, Michelle Hoffman, Laurie Krein and Amy Bieber. Second Row Sitting: Benjie Arioso, Donald Bonnet, Michael Meyer, Shanna Sanborn, Leah Rath, ReNee Fink, Nathan Hoffman and Jade Weig. Standing: ReEtta Rott, Director Mick Guffey, Jamie Rott, Na- than Kappes, Toby Steckler, Jonathan Pud- will, Jolyn Hoffman, Jim Goebel, Brett Schaible, Eric Erdmann and Sean January. 82 Elementary Music Santa Claus Greg Jasmer and his helper Mi- chelle Pudwill act out a scene from the ele- mentary Christmas program. C Band members include: Front Row: Mi- chelle Pudwill, Kristi Hoffman, Carrie Kal- las and Becky Walz. Second Row: Jennifer Guffey, Scott Schauer, Ezra Aberle, Michael Wildermuth, Jesse Kindelspire, Jon Hoff- man and Doug Hatlewick. Third Row: Dar- ren Schumacher, Brock Fisher, Jay Mei- dinger, Tim Hoffman, Jon Steckler, Hollie Breitag, Greg Jasmer and Director Mick Guffey. Young musicians perform So this is how high school musi- cians start out. I didn't know it took so much work and time until the noise starts sounding like mu- sic. Many fifth graders started playing instruments in C Band. After a lot of practicing students are promoted to B and then A Band. The fifth graders got their first taste of play- ing in concerts at Awards Day when they performed with the sixth, seventh and eighth graders. The B and C Bands also attended the music contest in Selby May 9. The fifth graders were also busy in chorus learning basic music and watching the musical Oklahoma. The sixth graders studied the histo- ry of pop music, studied the voice and began singing three part mu- sic. Both grades were especially busy during Christmastime when they performed the musical The Christmas List. The seventh and eighth graders did more vocal exercises and learned songs. They sang three songs at the spring concert, and six vocal solo- ists competed at Selby. They also put on a musical at Christmastime called Santa's Back from the Fu- ture. The junior high and elemen- tary choruses also performed at Awards Day. Carrie Kallas and Becky Walz learn to play their horns in C Band. Elementary Music 83 Sixth Grader Leah Rath prepares to shoot a free-throw. Class enjoys movies Wow! They're watching a movie in here. I wonder what it's about. Maybe I'll stay and find out. Mrs. Yvonne Morrison's sixth graders enjoyed VCR films about the materials they studied in social studies and science. The class also enjoyed spell- downs and working on projects together. Every Thursday was com- puter day for the sixth graders. On Thursdays they got to take turns playing educational games on the computer. Sixth Graders include: Front Row: Laurie Krein. Amy Bieber, Brian Lilly. Sean Janu- ary, Jonathan Pudwill, Jade Weig and Na- than Hoffman. Middle Row: Mrs. Yvonne Morrison, Brock Fischer, Shane Moser, Re- Nee Fink, Leah Rath and Michelle Hoffman. Back Row: Shirlee Rott, ReEtta Rott, Ni- chole Erdmann, Brett Schaible and Eric Erd- mann. During the last semester Mrs. Mor- ReNee Fink and Nathan Hoffman get away rison Started individualized spell- from their studies long enough to put a puz- ing. The students were then able to zle together, progress at their own rate. 84 Sixth Grade Members of the Fifth Grade Class include: Front Row: Mike Wildermuth, Scott Schauer, Doug Hatlewick, Carrie Kallas, Becky Walz, Hollie Breitag and Jennifer Guffey. Middle Row: Jon Hoffman, Ezra Aberle, Gregory Jasmer, Jon Steckler, Dar- ren Schumacher, Brian Watts and Mrs. Ja- nice Jasmer. Back Row: Jay Meidinger, Jesse Kindelspire, Jeremy Tschappat, Tim Hoff- man, Chris Schell, Kristi Hoffman and Mi- chelle Pudwill. Crutches were a familiar sight to the fifth grade class. Carrie Kallas and Jon Hoffman were both on crutches for part of the year. Fifth Grade Class receives computer I think that they've got something from another planet in their room too. When they put a disk in it, it makes funny noises and words ap- pear. Mrs. Janice Jasmer's Fifth Grade Class received a computer in their room on a permanent basis. During the year the class presented several plays to the lower grades. Everyone participated in at least two plays. Many of the students also began band and got to partici- pate in basketball for the first time at the YMCA tournaments. The class also took a field trip to Aber- deen. In social studies the students toured the USA and learned about all the states. They also en- joyed all kinds of math games, such as Around the World. Oth- er subjects included reading, art, English, spelling, science and pen- manship. Michelle Pudwill prepares for class by get- ting her social studies workbook. Fifth Grade 85 Corby Weron and James Lechner discuss their math problems, while Tammy Lilly and Jeanne Ottenbacher look on. Members of the fourth grade are: Front Row: Evan Erdmann, Christopher Daly, Anna Schaunaman, Amanda Meyer, Ten- nille Meyer and Tammy Lilly. Middle Row: Shantel Schumack, Brandi January, Jeffrey Tschappat, Grant Kindelspire, Leon Heyd and James Lechner. Back Row: Mrs. Susan Ackerson, Corby Weron, Jeb Outtrim, Lacey Zantow, Jessica Casey and Jeanne Otten- bacher. Not Pictured: Christopher Rath. Fourth enjoys gym, recess I enjoyed recess and gym class with Mrs. Susan Ackerson's fourth grade. The fourth graders studied math, spelling, reading, Vo Wac phonics, science, social studies, English, art andhandwriting throughout the year. Science class was the overall favorite, however. The Fourth Grade Class researched and gave reports for various classes. They also participated in a library unit and a folk tale unit taught by librarian Miss Virginia Bechtold. What did the fourth graders like most about school? Anna Schauna- man exclaimed, I like gym and re- cess the best because they are fun! Tammy Lilly liked to play games such as basketball, while Evan Erd- mann preferred lunch — school- work sure gets you hungry. Jeanne Ottenbacher gets a drink of water while Christopher Daly, Grant Kindelspire, Shantel Schumack and Tennille Meyer wait in line. 86 Fourth Grade Gary Schauer, Danae Merkel and Eric Sieh put up a bulletin board. Members of the third grade aie: Front Row: Michael Bell, Chris Sieh and Gary Schauer. Middle Row: Eric Sieh, Rebecca Daly, Danae Merkel, Caleb Aberle, Sheila Bunke, Laura Wildermuth, Holly Rath, Melanie Hoffman and Trevor Zantow. Back Row: Troy Tschappat, Michelle Wolf. Travis Henley, Melissa Casey, Mrs. Betty Maule, Kara Lapka, Aaron Steckler, Michelle Lechner and Justin Kappes. Third grade teacher Mrs. Betty Maule ex- plains an assignment to Caleb Aberle and Michael Bell. Third Grade dreams of travel Mrs. Betty Maule's Third Grade Class would like to follow in my footsteps and travel to far-off places. Laura Wildermuth would like to see Korea, while Aaron Steckler wants to go to Russia. Holly Rath would like to visit Hollywood. For social studies, the third graders drew murals on maps of countries that they studied. They also wrote letters to different cities around the United States. In science, the third graders learned about drug awareness and Good touch-Bad touch. Along with science, the class stud- ied reading, math, social studies, spelling, English, Vo Wac phonics and art. Gym class was the third grade's overall favorite class. Third Grade 87 Second graders include: Front Row: Jessica Rath, Jacalyn Geffre, Hollie Shafer and Ke- Outtrim. Back Row: Rachel Breitag, Henry vin Weron. Middle Row: Miss Danek, Jen- Spitzer, Holly Meidinger and Joshua Lar- nifer Fink, Garret Kindelspire and Gabe son. Tiny tots enjoy learning The second graders were a tad bit taller than the first graders, but I still felt right at home with them. Second grade teacher Miss Danek, taught her pupils math, reading, phonics, science and social studies. In social studies they discovered several new things about living on a farm and also learned what a community helper is. Many excited faces were seen as second graders visited the print shop and post office in Leola. An- other highlight for the year was the Mother's Day program they put on and served lunch with. For Christmas the students crafted card holders for their moms' and dads' Christmas presents. Also in art they glued together a pilgrim lady with a marshmallow head. Students also established a sweet tooth as they competed in a jelly bean contest at Easter. They made Easter baskets to put their earnings in. What does the teacher like most about school? Danek commented, I enjoy seeing my students pro- gress through the year. I also enjoy each individual student and their own personality and ideas. Second graders Jacalyn Geffre and Joshua Larson listen to the teacher while classmates work on their homework. 88 Second Grade First graders include: Front Row: Carla Ot- tenbacher, Bridget Meyer, Chad Sandquist, Mark Schock, Niki Gill and Brent Kindel- spire. Middle Row. Mrs. Hemen, Jason Sieh, Sean Guffey, Jesse Spitzer and Cole Schu- mack. Back Row: Holly Schaunaman, Lisa Schaible, Sara Bell, Michael Geffre, June Shafer and Jeffrey Shafer. First grader June Shafer reads a book during her spare time. Children learn ABCs I enjoyed being among the rough- and-tumble, bubbly first graders this year. I didn't feel quite so small next to them. Mrs. Hemen, first grade teacher, energetically taught her students reading, math, phonics, science, penmanship and other classes. Cre- ative talent came through as the pu- pils learned to make crafts out of tissue paper and tempra paints. The students especially enjoyed the messiness of finger paints. First graders were also introduced to modern literature. They viewed Tales in a Treehouse on television and the science fiction movie, Dragons. Wagons, and Wax. These presentations provided entertain- ment as well as education for the first graders. The students also tried to see how many books they could read in or- der to win pizzas at Pizza Hut in Aberdeen. What do the little tots like most about school? First grader Cole Schumak exclaimed, Recess, I like to play with my friends, while classmate Sean Guffey commented, Gym class. My favorite thing is bowling pin baseball. Students learned firsthand about the mysteries of science as seventh and eighth graders spent time with them doing science projects. An- other interesting experience for first graders was recess. Here they learned to play King of the Moun- tain and Whip the Chain. First Grade 89 Kindergartener Amy Kallas participates in a relay race in gym class. Kids start school Look at all these little kids! There are so many of them! I wish that they would sit still long enough for me to say hi. Mrs. Brenda White's Kindergarten Class was divided into two groups this year because of the large num- ber of students. One of the highlights of the year for the class was the Christmas Party when the entire class got to- gether at one time. Other high- lights included Play Day and Kin- dergarten Graduation. Kindergarteners include: Front Row: James Becker, Richard Schumack, Laura Schauer, Jennifer Kindelspire and Pam Hatlewick. Middle Row: Erika Rath. Jeff Becker, Lind- say Zantow and Mark Lapka. Back Row: Mrs. Brenda White, Drew Geffre, Amanda Thielsen, Bryson Thorpe, Amy Kallas and Mindy Miller. Richard Schumack, Lindsay Zantow, Aman- da Thielsen and Pam Hatlewick concentrate on putting their puzzles together. During the year the kindergar- teners enjoyed playing games, painting, listening to stories and learning the alphabet and their nu- merals from 1-20. 90 Kindergarten Members of the Kindergarten Class include: Front Row: Seth Aberle, Mitchell Steckler and Robbie Henley. Middle Row: Denae Pudwill, Roberta Norris, T. J. Mahlke and Wendi Weiszhaar. Back Row. Mrs. Brenda White, Tammy Geffre, Kelli Berreth, Kyle Moser, Travis Rott, Greta Meyer and Bobby Jenner. Not pictured are Dustin and Lance Scallon. Special education teachers are Lois Merkel, Marlys Thurow, Jean Guffey and Diane Tschappat. Teachers labeled special I think that all of the teachers at Leola are special. So how come only these four teachers are actually called special? The special education teachers at LHS are those teachers who help the gifted and learning disabled. Mrs. Lois Merkel tutored students in Chapter I reading, and Mrs. Diane Tschappat taught Chapter I math. Mrs. Jean Guffey coordinat- ed the special ed program and served as a speech therapist. And Mrs. Marlys Thurow worked with both the gifted and learning disa- bled students. Kindergarten Special Education 1. Senior Carmen Hoffman cooks away at the HiWay Cafe. 2. Freshman Amy Schaffner and sophomore Polly Kindelspire imitate Madonna during Homecoming. 3. Juniors Diane Yost, Kristi Erdmann, Paul Christian, Jeff Berreth and Terrill Guth- miller discover Zoli. 4. Senior Kevin Wolf slams into classmate Beth Blumhardt during a Homecoming skit. Sponsors Leola Bakery Agnes Swanson, proprietor Leola, SD 57456 Heiser's Jack and Jill Floyd and Linda Heiser Leola, SD 57456 Leola Equity Exchange Terry Heider, manager Leola, SD 57456 Leola Amoco Gas, Diesel, Oil 24 Hour Self Service Island Pegs Harmony of Beauty Leola, SD 57456 Leola Legion Bar Ray and Freda, managers Leola, SD 57456 McPherson County Herald Mary and Terry Hoffman Leola, SD 57456 92 Sponsors Sponsors Homestead Building Supplies Gary Guthmiller Leola, SD 57456 (605)439-3161 Hi-Way Cafe Clint and Arliss Blumhardt, owners Leola, SD 57456 D M Cafe Rec Center Beverages, Games, Pool, Meals Wade and Dorreen Lechner Leola Dental Office Dr. Paul Leon Crystal Leola, SD 57456 Leola Insurance Agency Bonds Insurance Leola, SD 57456 Leola Real Estate, Inc. Ed Hilgemann Tom Heibel, brokers Leola, SD 439-3111 Gene's Oil Co. For all Petroleum Service needs Leola, SD 439-3116 Leola State Bank Leola, SD 57456 1. Senior Kim Hatlewick shows boyfriend Mark Hoffman the errors in his homework. 2. Sophomore Polly Kindelspire gets help choosing just the right color material for her from seniors Tammy Guthmiller and Melis- sa Bieber. 3. History teacher Mr. Bob Schu- macher proves that he really is just a cow- boy at heart. 4. Senior Rick Reis disapproves of a call made by a referee at a girls' basket- ball game. Sponsors 93 Index A Academics 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 Albrecht, Patricia 20, 41, 43, 46, 47, 49 Albrecht, Paula 20, 41, 43, 47, 73 B Band 42, 43, 44, 45 Bechtold, Virginia 25, 28 Beck, Brad 24, 25, 31 Bell, Karen 20, 43, 52, 65 Berreth, Jeff 15, 51, 64, 92 Bieber, Kristi 6, 8, 40, 41, 58, 59, 62, 63, 64, 65, 69, 75 Bieber, Melissa 7, 8, 33, 38, 39, 40, 41, 75, 93 Bieber, Stewart 15, 30, 51, 64, 73 Blumhardt, Beth 6, 8, 9, 38, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 53, 58, 59, 62, 67, 72, 75, 92 Bonnet, Marvin 20, 43, 51, 60, 64, 73 Boys' Basketball 55, 56, 57 Boys' Track 60, 61 Bunke, Laura 20, 21, 37, 41, 54 C Cheerleaders 62, 63 Chorus 46, 47. 48, 49 Christian, Paul 15, 17, 31, 37, 50, 51, 60, 64, 92 D Daly, John 25, 51 Daniel, Alverde 24, 25, 33 Daniel, Duane 23 E Ehresman, Lanette 20, 43, 73 Erdmann, Kristi 4, 14, 15, 16, 40, 41, 46, 47, 52, 58, 92 F Fauth, Jason 15, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 55, 73 Football 50, 51 Freitag, Bill 22 Future Business Leaders of America 40, 41 G Geffre, Annette 3, 4, 20, 23, 41, 43, 46, 47, 49, 63, 65, 73 Geffre, Jerry 4. 15, 47, 49, 66, 67 Geffre, Neil 15, 47, 49, 51, 55, 60 George, Julie 24, 25, 29, 39, 76 Girls' Basketball 52, 53, 54 Girls' Track 58, 59 Grabowska, Brian 18, 47, 51. 55, 57, 60 Grabowska, John 7, 12, 26, 32, 60, 61, 64 Grades 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91 Graduation 74, 75, 76 Guffey, Mick 25, 43, 44, 82, 83 Guthmiller, Georgia 4, 17, 18 Guthmiller, Joel 20, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 55, 57, 60, 61, 68, 73 Guthmiller, Tammy 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 38, 39, 40, 41, 62, 63, 66, 67, 69, 75, 93 Guthmiller, Terrill 15, 41, 47, 52, 54, 92 H Hatlewick, Brenda 18, 19, 36, 43, 44, 65 Hatlewick, Kenneth 20, 43, 57, 73 Hatlewick, Kim 6, 8, 23, 40, 41, 43, 45, 65, 67, 72, 75, 76, 93 Heiser. Eric 15, 43, 44, 47, 49, 66, 70 Henderson, Gary 8, 9, 47, 75 Hepperle, Doris 25, 28, 34, 40, 41 Heyd, Jack 15, 47, 64 Heyd, Malissa 20, 28, 47 Hoffman, Brett 15, 23, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 51, 64, 68 Hoffman, Carmen 6, 8, 9, 11, 16, 23, 29, 34, 40, 41, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, 62, 65, 67, 68, 74. 75, 92 Hoffman, Cynthia 2, 4, 8, 9, 12, 23, 43, 44, 50, 52, 53, 66, 69, 75 Hoffman, Greg 21, 43, 47, 51, 57, 73 Hoffman, Luanna 14, 15, 42, 43, 46, 47, 48, 49, 52, 54 Hoffman, Mark 9, 12, 23, 33, 41, 55, 56. 66, 67, 68, 72, 76, 92 Homecoming 66, 67, 68 J Jameson, Kandi 21 Jasmer, Debora 4, 10, 12, 13, 30, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 52, 53, 58, 69, 70, 75, 76 Jasmer, Pamela 14, 18, 38, 39, 43, 45, 62, 63 Journalism 38, 39 K Kallas, Mary 18, 43, 44, 46, 47, 54 Kallas, Missy 8, 10, 11, 41, 43, 52, 53, 74, 75 Kallas, Philip 18, 28, 31, 46, 47, 49 Kessler, Kenneth 18, 28, 30, 47, 55, 57 94 Index Index Kessler, LeAnn 3, 15, 40, 41, 70 Kessler, Lynn 18, 19, 36, 41, 47, 55, 57. 65 Kessler, Tim 9, 11, 12, 47, 54, 58, 92, 93 Kiesz, Kirby 21, 42, 43, 47, 65 Kindelspire, Polly 18, 24, 32, 47, 54, 58, 92, 93 Kolb, Ann 21, 43, 46, 47, 49 L Layton, Doreen 18, 42, 43, 65 Lechner, Faye 15, 72 Lechner, Janet 21, 41, 43, 47, 54, 58, 64, 73 Lux, Layne 6, 10, 11, 37, 70 M Maroney, Marsha 15, 40, 41, 52, 54 Maule, Barbara 15, 23, 35, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 52, 53, 54, 68 Maule, Marvin 22 Morrison, Jim 18, 26, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 Moser, Cindy 15, 72 N Naasz, Clyde 25, 35, 51, 55 O Ochsner, Jim 25, 36, 47, 49 P Prom 70, 71, 72, 73 R Rath, Renee 19, 29, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 54, 62, 71 Redman, Kamie 15, 17, 35, 41, 43, 62 Reeves, Dawn 20, 21, 36, 43, 54, 64 Reeves, Kim 4, 19, 20, 31, 33, 34 Reider, Clark 25, 31, 55, 57, 72, 81 Reis, Rhonda 19, 29. 41, 43, 44, 47, 53, 54, 58, 62 Reis, Rick 11, 12, 47, 49, 55, 56, 63, 66, 67, 93 Retzer, Gerard 15, 37 Rohwedder, Belinda 12, 41, 47, 76 Rohwedder, Steve 21, 47 Rott, Tarri 18, 19, 29, 42, 47, 51, 55, 57, 60 S Sanborn, Stacey 8, 11, 12, 34, 41, 43, 45, 52, 53, 66, 76 Schaffer, Jay 6, 8, 12, 13, 36, 43, 44, 45, 47, 51, 55, 65, 66, 67, 68, 74, 75 Schaffner, Amy 21, 41, 43, 47, 54, 73, 92 Schaffner, Russell 15, 47, 51, 60, 61, 64, 73 Schauer, Jim 16, 51, 64 Schauer, Jodi 19, 43, 65, 71 Schell, Belinda 21 Schumacher, Bob 24, 25, 30, 52, 93 Snow Queen 69 Stage Band 44 Steckelberg, Marie 25, 52, 54, 58, 80 Sleekier, Kyle 14, 16, 47, 49, 51, 55, 60, 61, 66, 72 StudentCouncil 23 Student Managers 65 Swing Choir 48, 49 T Thielsen, Cathy 13, 41, 43, 44, 58 V Vilhauer, Deon 16, 36, 42, 43, 44, 47, 49, 51 W Walz, Brian 21, 60 Weig, Troy 19, 23, 47, 57 Weight Club 64 Weisser, George 19, 51, 64 Wolf, Kevin 13, 23, 33, 41, 60, 61, 67, 75, 92 Wolf, Shelley 21, 47, 52, 64, 65 Y Yost, Diane 3, 4, 14, 16, 41, 47, 49, 52, 53, 62, 63, 70 Yost, Doug 19, 37, 51, 64 Z Zulk, Janet 2, 3, 14, 16, 41, 47, 52, 53, 58, 61, 65, 73 Zulk, Jeffrey 21, 43, 51, 55, 57. 60, 61, 73 Index 95 Adviser: Mrs. Julie George Photography: Terrance Ketterling of Hardin's, Aberdeen Publisher: Josten's American Yearbook Company 96