Leola High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Leola, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1989 volume:

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And it was the special occasions — both happy and sad — that made the year memorable. Excitement was in the air as George Weisser and Polly Kindel- spire were crowned Homecom- ing king and queen But that ex- citement turned to dismay as the football team was crushed 36-0 by the Herreid-Pollock Express. The Pirates rebounded, however, and made the playoffs for the second straight year, only to watch a 12-0 halftime lead disap- pear into the frigid wind of a No- vember night in Castlewood. The girls' basketball team suf- fered through a difficult season, but the boys capturedHJ-j§ff first district championship in six years, only to fall to Wilmot in the open- ing round of region play at the Barnett Center in a game in which nothing seemed to go right. -Ia4989 Rhonda Reis represented LHS st the state Snow Queen Right Students head home after a busy day Above Right: Alice Kundert speaks about her South Dakota heritage to elementary students in a visit to promote the South Dakota Centennial. Contest, Jan Schaffer took sec- ond place in the state Snow Queen Junior Talent Contest, and the Show Choir captured firsts in both the NSC Jazz Festival and the region music contest. was among the highest ranking classes ever to graduate from Leola High School, numbering among their 19 members two Na- tional Merit scholars and nine hon- or graduates. Across the United States optimism was in the air in 1989. Americans watched with hope the inaugu- ration of George Bush as 41st President of the United States. They hoped and prayed that the new administration would finally begin to win the wars against drugs and crime and poverty and illiteracy, South Dakota farmers too looked ahead to the planting season with optimism, hopeful that abun- dant winter snows meant the end of the terrible Drought of '88. And, of course, at home the Class of '89 looked to the future with hope. LHS's centennial graduates looked to tomorrow with the con- fidence of knowing that theirs 1989 — a year to remember. And a wonderful opportunity for looking forward, looking back. 2 Opening Seniors Jim Morrison and Philip Kallas get carried away in the graduation receiving line Serving as the Pirate mascot for the boys' basketball team was junior Marvin Bonnet. Table of Contents Opening 2 Activities 7 People 55 Index 92 Opening 3 Juniors Jeff Zulk and Marvin Bonnet show off two contrasting styles of dress popular among the boys of LHS. . .awl High school wouldn't be high school with- out the opportunity to visit with friends. Juniors Brian Walz and Greg Hoffman chat with sophomore Pat Thielsen between classes. 4 Opening Sophomore Tina Schumacher models one of the year's more popular hairstyles 1988-89 iia own fads, fashions The 1988-89 school year brought with it its own fads and fashions. On the fashion scene, comfort was the number one priority. Girls wore blue jeans, sweatpants or crop pants with anything from T- shirts to blouses with brooches. The males, on the other hand, wore their jeans either rolled up or left down with a T-shirt, polo shirt or sweater. Sweats were also popular. hair in many different styles, from poofing on the top and sides to short pageboy styles. Guys wore theirs either spiked or short on the top and long in the back. When it came to free time, LHSers found a variety of things to do. Being with friends and goofing around were tops on their minds, however. When LHSers turned on their ste- reos, they enjoyed listening to Def Leppard, Poison, Guns 'N Roses and Huey News. rUI5UI I, VI7UI 10 IN. ey Lewis and thej Girls walked through the halls throughout the year with many different shoe styles, ranging from ignnis shoes to penny loafers, ____________ white--4ka. hnyc prftfArrftgL4 = ww—WhltSlfiey enjoyed music, they shoes or cowboy boots. also spent time in front of the tube. But they disagreed on On the hair scene, girls wore their which show was their favorite. Senior Troy Weig and Junior Ma- lissa Heyd said Full House was their favorite, while junior Amy Schaffner and sophomore Tina Schumacher preferred Knots Landing. Other TV favorites in- cluded ’’Cheers,'' China Beach, Mission Impossible, Growing Pains and Mac- Gyver. Their favorite movie was Die Hard, with Major League coming in second. Arnold Schwartzenegger and Tom Cruise topped the list of fa- vorite actors, while Kelly McGillis was rated tops among actresses: Watching TV is one of the favorite pas- times of LHS students. Freshman Jan Schaffer checks out the movie version ot Romeo and Juliet. a requirement for English I. Opening 5 Below: Junior Laura Bunk© jokingly helps Annette Geftre with her hair, since An- nette appears to have her mind on other things. Below: LHS males display their spirit and enthusiasm during a girls' basketball game. Middle right: Junior Belinda Schell gathers her books at the end of another school day. Bottom right: Members of the boys' bas- ketball team race to find their shoes be- fore their teammates do during a pep ral- ly skit. 6 Opening Activities Activities fill students' days The end of another school year provides students with an oppor- tunity to look back on another year full of activities. Students kept busy in school with classes, labs, speeches and gossip ses- sions, Practicing instruments and choral choreography took time during and after school hours. Some students kept in shape by participating in sports throughout the year. Other students found it more enjoyable to go watch these athletes at ballgames and track meets. FBLA members raised funds and prepared for the state confer- ence. Journalism students kept track of everyone else during the year through stories and pictorial records. AK LHSers-fooked forward to the specidlevents of the year. At Homecoming students partici- pated in skits and the coronation program, then cheered on the Pi- rates at the game and made up for the loss at the Homecoming dance. Senior and freshmen girls nervously endured interviews and sitting through the pageant at the Snow Queen contest, then relaxed at the dance that fol- lowed. Juniors spent the year rais- ing funds and decorating for the Junior Senior Prom. Even as sen- iors looked forward to gradu- ation, they also looked back on the activities of their last year. LHS's Show Choir rehearses Phantom of the Opera for the NSC Jazz Festival. Activities 7 1988 Homecoming royalty are Queen Pol- ly Kindelspire and King George Weisser. Freshman Darin Duvall shows Jan Schaffer some of the ingredients in the Pirate rec- ipe for victory. ITU I'll never forget when Mr. Maule said that I had three daughters instead of three brothers. Brenda Hatlewick t A V t I 1 n i ii' Left: Junior Class representative Annette Geffre helps Polly Kindelspire don her new robe while Kenny Hatlewick and George Weisser watch to make sure she gets it right. Kindelspire, Weisser crowned 1989 Homecoming Week festivi- ties came to a close with a dance September 30. The festivities were carried through the week with students wearing polka-dots and plaids on Clash Day, looking wild on Punk Rock Day, slobbing out on Sweats Day and showing school spirit on Blue and White Day. The climax of the week came Fri- day when Polly Kindelspire and George Weisser were crowned Homecoming Queen an£Nj ing. Kindelspire was really nervoi walking into the gym because Renee (Rath) had just said she'd had a dream that she slipped and fell as she walked into the gym, and that's all I could think of. Humorous moments during the Homecoming program came during skits when football players got a surprise kiss from their moth- ers and when FBLA members were accused of picking up Peb- bles (Annette Geffre) on the beach. The freshmgrv-tmiation -song alsoprovokedTaughter from the audience. The football game was not quite so humorous. The Pirates suffered a tough loss to the high rated Her- reid-Pollock Bulldogs 36-0. Weisser felt that the team's men- tal attitude before the game was excellent. I thought we were going to win. But our offense was bad; we couldn't score. Below left: Freshmen Shanna Sanborn and Mindy Ketterling prove that they're victors in the Campbell County Massacre. Below: Homecoming candidates Mary Kallas and Renee Rath share a laugh while watching a skit. Bottom: Junior Annette Geffre admits to judge Jim Morrison that she is Pebbles. Also pictured: Marvin Bonnet Homecoming 9 Top: Seniors assist some of the freshmen with their new faces for the freshman initi- ation song Put Your Head on My Shoul- der Freshmen sitting include Leisha Fuller, Darin Duvall. Chris Thielsen and Jeff Jundt. Seniors assisting include Doreen Layton. Jim Morrison and Rhonda Reis. Above: Homecoming candidates enjoy a breezy ride through downtown Leola. Candidates include: Front: Queen Polly Kindelspire, Renee Rath, Brenda Hatlewick and Mary Kallas. Back: King George Weisser, Tarri Rott, Troy Weig and Mike Wolff Policeman Marvin Bonnet shows defen- dant Benjie Arioso to the judge during an FBLA skit. 10 Homecoming r 0 Snocv Bottom left Senior Brenda Hatlewick was chosen as Miss Congeniality by her class- mates. Middle left: Georgia Guthmiller helps Jodi Schauer put the finishing touches on her outfit before going on stage Below: Pageant winners include: Sitting Queen Rhonda Reis and first runner-up Jodi Schauer. Standing: Second runners- up Polly Kindelspire and Renee Rath. contest with a rendition of Elton John's Candle in the Wind. Jan Schaffer won the junior division with a vocal solo, American Tril- ogy. Schaffer went on to place second in the state junior talent competition. She said that the worst thing about competing at the state level was that there were so many other good groups there. I didn't watch very many of them because that made me nervous ' explained Schaffer. The kindergarten class participat- ed in the first-ever Prince and Prin- cess coronation. Ethan Erdmann was crowned Prince, and Jenny Guthmiller became Princess. Reis now Queen Senior Rhonda K©is represented Leola at the 1989 South Dakota Snow Queen Contest in Aber- deen the wintry weekend of Jan- uary 5-7. Meeting all the girls and gaining the experience of talking in front of a lot of people'' were the best parts of the state competition for Reis. The worst? Getting up so early in the morning for inter- views. Freshman Jolyn Hoffman became 1988-89 Junior Snow Queen, with Anna Kallas and Jan Schaffer first and second runners-up. Philip Kallas won the senior talent tr Snow Queen 11 Below Right: Master of Ceremonies Marvin Bonnet tells a joke to LHS prom-goers. Below: Juniors and seniors with their dates walk through the Grand March. 35 juniors, seniors attend prom “When I'm with You was the theme for the 1989 Junior-Senior Prom, which was attended by 35 tTtS'smiors and seniors and their 4gte§) The scene was made up of gold palm trees with golden arches, a reflecting pool and an oriental peacock in turquoise colors. Gold helium balloons were lined up along the aisle. Junior Marvin Bonnet served as Master of Ceremonies for the evening's entertainment. After an invocation by Joel Guthmiller, Junior Class President Greg Hoff- man welcomed the seniors. Sen- ior Georgia Guthmiller accepted the welcome on behalf of her classmates. Junior Annette Geffre read the class prophecy and sang the hit “Lost in Your Eyes, originally sung by pop artist Debbie Gibson. Senior Class Presi- dent Mike Wolff read the wills. Following the Grand March was a dance at which Variety Hits, a disc jockey, provided the music. The meal of Swiss steak, baked potatoes, corn, a salad and din- ner rolls was catered by the D M cafe. Waiters were freshmen Chris Thielsen, Jeff Jundt, Donnie Zerr and Willard Goeshel Waitresses were Leisha Fuller, Susan Heiser, Shanna Sanborn and Anna Kallas. Junior advisers in charge of the prom were Mrs. Doris Hepperle, Mr. Brad Beck and Mr. John Daly. 12 Prom Senior Jodi Schauer and date Rob Wait- man exchange a kiss during the opening dance. Senior Tarri Rott and date Jonna Freeland enjoy a private conversation. I'll never forget when Patricia (Albrecht) and I made our masterpiece paper urns. They took all morning to make, and everyone made fun of them — especially Mr. Daly! Ann Kolb Jan Schaffer, George Weisser, Doreen Layton, Kevin Wolf, Greg Hoffman and Heidi Neuharth are among the couples who attended the Junior-Senior Prom April 22 and danced to the music of Variety Hits. Prom 13 Tarri Rott and date appear from under the arms of Doreen Layton and date. Seniors Pam Jasmer and Georgia Guth- miller fill up their plates from the banquet buffet. Donald Bonnet and Shelley Wolff ad- vance toward the crowd during the Grand March. Prom creates memories Ffrom is a very special time for most seniors and juniors. But after the evening is over, what kinds of memories linger with the high schoolers? Almost all of the juniors felt that decorating for the prom brought the most memories. After we got all of the streamers up, Mr. Daly decided they weren't tight enough. He pulled one and the whole wall collapsed, said An- nette Geffre. Amy Schaffner said that she'll never forget when Ka- ren (Bell) fell off of the first step on the ladder and had to go to the doctor. Eating breakfast after the prom was a popular memory among the seniors, Senior George Weisser thought that the most memorable parts of prom were the Grand March and how good my girlfriend looked. Renee Rath said that she'll never forget when, to my surprise. Pam (Jasmer) and Georgia (Guthmiller) showed up wearing tuxes. These two seniors agreed that wearing the unusual apparel provided memories for them and added that they'll never forget the expressions on people's faces when they walked in. Lanette Ehresman, however, thought that Marvin Bonnet's final prayer would stay in her memory the longest. Brian Walz thought that the best part of the prom was just being there and having fun with my friends. Senior Polly Kindelspire's memory sums up the night for seniors. She said that she’ll never forget be- ing with my best friends for the last time at a prom. Junior Laura Bunke and date dance to the prom theme When I'm with You.” 14 Prom A The seniors show that they have been 'Looking forward. Looking back in their AFR AlO r My graduation day was even more and 4 I t ' exciting because it's on my 18th birthday. Mary Kallas Below Rhonda Reis helps classmate Polly Kindelspire straighten her gown and ar- range her flower, while Polly is busy trying to get her cap to stay on. v WE love today. . i - • Rene© Rath. Rhonda Reis and Philip Kallas express mixed emotions on graduating and leaving their friends. Graduation is a scary time in my life because I don't know what's in store for me after high school. Renee Rath Doreen Layton signs the cap of one of her classmates before the commencement ceremony Polly Kindelspire shows her excitement over being finished with her high school career. Philip Kallas and Jim Morrison congratu- late each other for successfully com- pleting their LHS educations 16 Graduation Alice Kundert. coordinator of school pro- grams for the South Dakota Centennial encourages the Senior Class to chase their dreams. 1989 honor students include: Front: Doug- las Yost, honor; Michael Wolff, honor; Jodi Schauer. honor; Doreen Layton, honor, and Brenda Hatlewick. high honor. Back: James Morrison, highest honor. Georgia Guthmiller. honor; Renee Rath, very high honor, and Pamela Jasmer, very high hon- or. Mary Kallas shares a tearful goodbye with a friend. Seniors say Th co LHS Glass of 1989 held their incement exercises Sun- day, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Alice Kundert, coordinator of school programs for the South Dakota Centennial, gave the commencement address. Kun- dert is a former S.D. Secretary of State and was in Leola the fall of 1988 on a tour of area schools to publicize the S.D. Centennial. Diplomas were presented to the 19 seniors by Richard Kolb, chair- man of the board of education. goodbye The Reverend Richard Lawrenz provided the invocation and benedictior r_gnd Jan Schaffer played the professional and re- cessional. M_HS[s 8now Choir sang It'sTime toGo and It'sHard to Say Goodbye. Also graduating were the 17 eighth graders. The Senior Class chose the yellow rose as their class flower, blue and silver as their class colors and We are not afraid of tomorrow, for we have seen yesterday and we love today as their class motto. Graduation 17 Students talk about studying Biology was Ifterftost difficult sub- ject for manV LHS) students. Ac- cording to junibf-Annette Geffre, Biology is hardest because there is a lot of reading. You need to study a lot of little details and know them well ' Senior Jodi Schauer disagreed. Math is, because I don't like it and I never seem to understand what I am doing. I can never catch onto the concepts ' she added. Students said they study any- where from 15 minutes to 10 hours an average week. The students agreed they spend the most time studying English. Senior Mary Kallas stated, In Eng- lish you have to know a lot of the details in the stories. Rhonda Reis prepared for tests by reading over the material that she had to study from. I go back and study until I feel I know it well enough. Most students had advice about study habits for incoming fresh- men. Kristy Schaible said, If you think you can breeze right on through high school without studying, you'll most likely be in for a rude awakening. v_____ V_____ V_____J English teacher Mrs. Julie George helps sophomore Benjie Arioso write a speech outline 18 Academics Above: History teacher Bob Schumacher lectures to the Junior Class. Above Middle Freshman Jan Schaffer gets help from English teacher Jeannette Croft. Left: Freshman English teacher Jeannette Croft presents an assignment Above Left: Sophomore Matt Wildermuth demonstrates how to mix a box cake as one of his required speeches. Left: Sophomore Melissa Miller presents a demonstration speech on how to care for a clarinet. Academics 19 Freshman Jolyn Hoffman shows her style in hats as she works on her Algebra I prob- lems. Freshman Anna Kallas watches as class- mate Jeff Jundt peers skeptically into a container of bubbling chemicals as an amused Mr. Beck looks on. Mr Reider waits patiently while freshmen Jan Schaffer and Shanna Sanborn urgent- ly try their hands at a new algebraic method Juniors Annette Geffre and Patricia Al- Presentation College they went on with brecht seem to be enjoying the tour of the rest of their Advanced Biology class. Students face ACT tests early Thirteen of the eighteen juniors took the ACT test April 15, and most agreed that although the test was difficult, it is a necessary step in preparing for their futures. Paula Albrecht says she took the ACT test in order to be accepted into a good college. Classmate Lanette Ehresman took the test because certain colleges re- quire a test score and some scholarships do alsgt Ralph Buntrock LHS guidance counselor, agree Jtiafadmission to college is often based on ACT scores. He says, Most, if not all, colleges require you to take the ACT test before they will admit you. Also, you must provide in- formation on the ACT registration form which aids colleges in assist- ing you with admission and coun- seling during your freshman year of college. What were the juniors' reactions to the ACT test? Most of them felt the test was quite difficult, espe- cially the math and science sec- tions. According to Greg Hoff- man, It was harder than I thought it would be. The science part was hardest. Although Jeff Zulk admitted that the hardest part of the test was the math, he disagreed with his classmate. I didn't think it (the ACT test) was hard, he stated. Most of the ju- niors say that if necessary they will retake the test but hope they don't have to. Most students choose to take their ACT tests while they are ju- niors because this gives them am- ple time to retake them if de- sired, and, according to Bun- trock, Taking the test during your junior year makes it possible for early application of scholar- ships and more time in making decisions about college applica- tion, etc. Studying for long hours on sub- jects you are not particularly in- terested in may not sound very appealing to most students, but according to Buntrock, it is a very necessary part in preparing for the ACT test. He stated, ... ef- fort you put into your school work during your years of education is the best preparation for a high ACT score ... Academics 21 Right: Driver's education teacher Clyde Naasz watches Marci Grabowska check the oil in the school driver's education car before taking it for a spin. Above Senior Renee Rath concentrates on one of her daily office education as- signments. Right: Office education gives senior Polly Kindelspire practical business experience. 22 Academics Freshman Darren Duvall opens his text- book to the day's Typing I assignment. Seniors Merit Scholars Mrs. Doris Hepperie gives instructions to the students in her business math class. nalists opened the door to a variety of scholarships for the two seniors. (But) scholarship offers aren't going to come to you; you have to go out and look for them ' said Jasmer. Morrison agreed and urged un- derclassmen to take lots of math and science classes, even if you don't like them, and apply for everything, even if it's a pain. Both Morrison and Jasmer plan to attend SDSU in the fall. Morri- son will major in electrical engi- neering and is also considering the Air Force ROTC program. Morrison's activities cr LHS in- cluded band, chorus ancPFBLA. In his spare time he enjoyed working with his new comput- er, reading and filling out ap- plications. Jasmer's high school activities Seniors Jim Morrison and Pam Jasmer were notified in Febru- ary that they had advanced to National Merit finalist status. To have two finalists in one year in a school our size is ex- traordinary, quoted Principal Marvin Maule. It's unique, he added. We could probably go on for another hundred years and never have that happen again. Morrison and Jasmer began steps in the National Merit competition in October of their junior year, and in September they were named as two of the 50 merit semifinalists from South Dakota. Being named National Merit fi- included band, journalism and Luther League. She spent her spare time reading, baking, playing piano, taking pictures and doing things with friends. It took more than a knowledge of Gar- field for seniors Pam Jasmer and Jim Morrison to make the list of National Merit finalists. 'For the first time ever two National Merit graduating class. Academics 23 Students offer inventive excuses I sprained my ankle and I couldn't think was one of the more unusual excuses students admitted to having offered to their teachers for coming to class without their homework. Most student excuses were not quite so original, however. Ex- cuses such as I left it at home, “ I didn't know we were supposed to have it done, or “My dad made me work late and I didn't have time” were far more com- mon. Still other students used the more “honest approach and simply said “I forgot or “I didn't understand what I was doing or even “I didn’t feel like doing it. Science teacher Brad Beck re- called having a student tell him that he had to watch TV instead of doing homework, and English teacher Julie George remem- bered a student telling her that she had been hit by a car over the weekend and developed amnesia. Some of the more inventive ex- cuses came from the juniors. Brian Walz told a teacher that he had left his homework on the top of his car and drove off, causing the assignment to blow away. Ma- lissa Heyd tried the excuse that she forgot her assignment in her locker and by the time she re- membered, the school doors were locked and she couldn't get in. Greg Hoffman blamed nonstop calving for not getting his home- work done, while Marvin Bonnet complained that his little brother ate his. (His little brother Donald was a sophomore at LHS) Above Tarri Rott waits atop the garage his shop class built to find out what to do next. 24 Academics Industrial arts teacher John Daly helps Tarri Rott with the plans for the house Rott de- signed as a class project. Seniors Mary Kallas and Rhonda Reis work hard in shop installing the hardware on their garage door. George Weisser. Rhonda Reis. Troy Weig and Doug Yost concentrate on a suspen- sion bridge they designed and built. Art student George Weisser applies plas- tic to his windmill sculpture Above: Freshman Marci Grabowska draws a straight line in art as part of a unit on perspective. Mrs. Alverde Daniel taught art to LHS students. Opposite Page Left Seniors Doug Yost and Troy Weig assemble the garage door for their shop project. Academics 25 Everyday moments are special Thousands of unforgettable mo- ments added up to a great school year at LHS. The feelings and emotions you feel when something happens are what you remember the most about a moment, said senior Jodi Schauer. For the students of LHS those feel- ings and emotions ranged from joy to sadness to embarrassment and fear. My most embarrassing moment was when I was giving my demonstration speech and got pizza sauce all over my pants, said Jamie Rott. Class- mate Melissa Miller admits her most embarrassing moment was when At choral days I put my shirt on inside out and didn't real- ize it until on the way home. For Brenda Hatlewick it was when Mr. Maule said I had two daugh- ters instead of two sisters at Homecoming Coronation right in front of everyone. Being kissed by his mother on Homecoming was George Weisser's most embarrassing mo- ment. It was also his funniest. Pushing a bar of soap on the foot- ball field in deep mud with his nose was Greg Hoffman's funniest moment, Memorable moments are not al- ways good, however. For the boys' basketball team, losing their game to Wilmot in the open- ing round of the Regional tourna- ment was a sad moment, not just for them but for the entire school. The football team also faced dis- appointment after losing their first round playoff game to CastlewopcL-Gther sad moments recalled ov LHS students included not being at lejo participate in a sport, having a grandparent die, not making the honor roll, and saying goodbye after graduation exercises. Every day brought challenging moments as well as happy and sad ones. For some it was classes, such as geometry, English, and Chemistry. For others getting homework done on time, taking tests, or just plain getting up in the morning were challenges. For Donald Bonnet getting through the mud in the spring of the year on his way to school was a major feat in itself 89 resulted in some scary mo- ments as well. Scary moments in- cluded getting report cards, sing- ing a solo at music contest, and participating in the Leola Snow Queen Contest. The sophomores also experienced fear when they had to get up in front of their classmates to give speeches. What did students do to make an average day at school exciting? Most of them agreed that joking around, bugging other people, and laughing and talking with friends made the school day ex- citing. It's experiences and moments like these that made LHS a special place and 1988-89 a special Kristy Schaibl© laughs at a funnylooking camera man while helping Leisha Fuller lift her weights 26 Academics Top to bottom: Weight Club members in- Marvin Bonnet, Scott Hoffman and Jan elude: Polly Kindelspire. Kristy Schaible, Schaffer. Melissa Miller. Leisha Fuller, Doug Yost, Awe strikes Darin Duvall and NglbarT Kappes as Duvall rises to slapc Junk the Above: Doug Yost attempts to bench press an overweighted bar. assisted by a laughing Polly Kindelspire Left: Brian Grabowska gives his blessings to Scott Hoffman's jump shot during fourth period PE. Academics 27 Below middle Junior Belinda Schell searches her memory for the best word to fill in her story. Below: In the darkroom freshman Marci Grabowska prints a picture for the next issue of LHS Live. Below: Seniors Brenda Hatlewick and Jodi Schauer plan a page layout for the 1989 Buccaneer. Senior Pam Jasmer focuses the camera for another candid shot to include in the yearbook Members of the 1988-89 journalism staff include: Front sitting: Jodi Schauer. Back: Shelley Wolff, Malissa Heyd, Brenda Hatlewick. Pam Jasmer. Belinda Schell. Lynn Kessler. Adviser Julie George and Marci Grabowska. Not pictured: Laura Bunke. Journalists find work rewarding It's fun to see our hard work and efforts come together in a fin- ished product we can be proud of, commented Brenda Hatlewick, speaking of her jour- nalism class. Nine students became journalists for the year in order to put out six issues of LHS Live'' and the 1989 Buccaneer. The staff was primarily made up of beginning journalists, so I had to do a lot of teaching, and meeting deadlines became a real challenge, quoted journal- ism adviser Julie George. Thank goodness I had one veteran! That veteran was four-year jour- nalism student Pam Jasmer. Jasmer explained that she took the class as a freshman because she thought it would be some- thing different. Once I started journalism, I stuck with it because it was a real challenge and it broke up the monotonous desk- work of my day, she added. According to junior Belinda Schell, taking pictures was the most in- teresting part of journalism be- cause I can see how the chil- dren respond to a camera. Many of her classmates agreed that photography was the most interesting part of journalism, al- though some also thought it was the hardest. “Writing so many stories! was the hardest part for Hatlewick. it's hard for me to come up with new approaches to different sub- jects.Sometimes I think all my sto- ries are starting to sound the same. The young reporters also had varying reasons as to why they took journalism, As a senior I wanted to contribute or have a part in my senior annual, said Jodi Schauer. I though it would be exciting to write stories and to help make up the yearbook, explained junior Shelley Wolff. “I was right. It is ex- citing! Journalism 29 Conference highlights FBLA year The biggest highlight of the year for Future Business Leaders of America chapter was the Spring Leadership Conference at Rapid City April 16-18. Leola brought home six awards from fhe conference Brenda Hatlewick captured first place in the business English competition, while Rhonda Reis came in sec- ond in job interview. The parliamentary procedure team-Paula Albrecht, Patricia Al- brecht, Rhonda Reis, Annette Geffre and Amy Schaffner- placed second. The spelling re- lay-Annette Geffre, Melissa Miller and Brenda Hatlewick-came in third. Chapter events winning awards were the annual business report, chairperson Georgia Guthmiller- second; and American enterprise project, Amy Schaffner and An- nette Geffre-second. When not testing or campaigning for Paula and Pafricia Albrecht, members attended general ses- sions, a dance and workshops. FBLAers participated in various activities throughout the year. They held a holiday bake sale, an ice-cream social and a carnation sale and also sold B-craft as major fundraisers. They puf on a pro- gram for the senior citizens and hosted a Business Person's Ban- quet at which the 1989-90 offi- cers were installed. The 1988-89 FBLA members include: First Row Georgia Guthmiller, Rhonda Reis, Paula Albrecht, Patricia Albrecht and An- nette Geffre. Second Row Mrs. Hepperle, Mary Kallas, Amy Schaffner and Marci Grabowska. Third Row: Malissa Heyd. Do- reen Layton and Susan Heiser. Fourth Row: Leisha Fuller, Lynn Kessler and Shanna San- born. Fifth Row: Laura Bunke and Melissa Miller Sixth Row: Donald Bonnet, Matt Wil- dermuth and Benjie Arioso. Seventh Row: Marvin Bonnet. Jim Morrison. Jeff Zulk and Kenny Hatlewick. 30 FBLA Left: Chapter officers include: Sitting: President Rhonda Reis. Standing: Secre- tary Georgia Guthmiller, Vice President Mary Kallas, Parliamentarian Paula Al- brecht, Historian Patricia Albrecht, Report- er Amy Schaffner and Treasurer Annette Geffre. Below: Mrs. Hepperle gives Rhonda Reis some advice before a test at the Spring Leadership Conference. Above: Georgia Guthmiller and Doreen Layton pour punch at the open house. Left: Paula Albrecht answers a question at the FBLA Spring Leadership Conference Battle of the Chapters. FBLA 31 Below right: Members of the Show Choir rehearse the song Phantom of the Op- era for competition at Northern's Jazz Festival. Below: director Jim Ochsner helps to im- prove Matt Wildermuth's tone during a voice lesson Members of the Mixed Chorus include: First Row: Tina Schumacher, Amy Schaffner, Lynn Kessler, Jolyn Hoffman and Jan Schaffer. Second Row: Mary Kallas, Paula Albrecht, Polly Kindelspire. Shanna San- born, Doreen Layton. Anna Kallas and Rhonda Reis. Third Row: Georgia Guth- miller, Ann Kolb. Malissa Heyd. Laura Bunke, Patricia Albrecht, Renee Rath, An- nette Geffre. Kristy Schaible and Melissa Miller Fourth Row: Don Zerr, Marvin Bon- net, George Weisser, Benjie Arioso. Direc- tor Jim Ochsner, Donald Bonnet, Matt Wil- dermuth. Jeff Jundt and Nolan Geffre. Fifth Row: Trent Weig, Jamie Rott, Joel Guthmiller, Jim Morrison, Philip Kallas. Ken- neth Kessler. Toby Steckler, Doug Yost, Mike Wolff and Troy Weig. 32 Music Members of the Mixed Choir perform dur- ing the Homecoming program. Mixed Chorus gains confidence, maturity We had some big shoes to fill after graduating 15 seniors last year, and I think we're almost there, said Director Jim Ochsner of the 1988-89 Mixed Chorus. Ochsner stated that the 40- member choir improved over the year as the singers gained confi- dence in themselves and their voices matured. Ochsner felt that a big strength of the group was that most of the time they were willing to work, but he also saw that sometimes a few had a tendency to give up too early. Throughout the year choir mem- bers worked for All-State audi- tions, music contest and Honor's Choir auditions. Jim Morrison re- presented LHS at the '88 Honor's Choir held during the summer at Northern State College. The Show Choir once again placed first at NSC's Jazz Festival. During the year the smaller choir also sang at several churches and at the South Dakota Post- masters' Convention in Aber- deen. Representing LHS at All-State Chorus were: Front: Rhonda Reis, Philip Kallas and Mary Kallas. Back. Jim Morrison. Music 33 4 Below: Mary Kallas and Don Zerr mute their trumpets for a different kind of sound. Upper right: Tina Schumacher tries to keep her French horn warm enough to play at a chilly football game. Below right: Junior Annette Geffre keeps her flute held high as she practices a new piece of music. Members of the LHS Band include: First Row: Karen Bell, Melissa Miller. Laurie Krein. Nicole Erdmann, Carrie Kallas, Annette Geffre. Ann Kolb and Jodi Schauer. Sec- ond Row: Donald Bonnet, Kenny Hatlewick. Don Zerr. Kristy Schaible. Susan Heiser, Patricia Albrecht. ReEtta Rott and Pam Jasmer. Third Row: Paula Albrecht, Nathan Hoffman. ReNee Fink. Renee Rath. Amy Schaffner, Doreen Layton. Michelle Pudwill. Kristi Hoffman and Director Mick Guffey. Fourth Row: Jenny Guffey. Mary Kallas and Leah Rath. Fifth Row: Jan Schaffer, Jolyn Hoffman and Tina Schu- macher. Sixth Row: Hollie Breitag. Darin Duvall and Greg Jasmer. Seventh Row: Lanette Ehresman, Darin Schumacher and Greg Hoffman. Eighth Row: Kirby Kiesz. Jim Goebel and Eric Erdmann Ninth Row: Sean Jdnuary. Jeff Zulk and Jim Morrison. Not pictured: Brenda Hatlewick. 34 Music Morrison receives musical honors “I've always had a pretty good time with music, said senior musician Jim Morrison, Morrison was actively involved in band and chorus all four years at LHS, He was a member of All-State Band for three years, sitting first chair tuba his junior year. He also sang in All- State Chorus three years and was a member of Honor's Choir two years. When asked whether he pre- ferred band or chorus, Morrison replied that he liked them both. He explained that his parts are different in the two classes; in band he plays main- ly the “oom-pah parts, while he gets more involved in the songs in chorus. After consider- ation, Morrison finally decided that he probably prefers band because “I really enjoy playing the tuba. Marching was the worst part of band for Morrison. He ex- plained that it is difficult to stay in line and in step. “If you had to carry something as heavy Senior Jim Morrison works on his solo for music contest. as that sousaphone you'd hate it too. With all of the honors groups Morrison has been in, he's had to endure a lot of music audi- tions. Does he still get nervous? Not for the choir auditions. I'm more confident with my vocal skills. he answered. Mr. O drills it (the songs) into your head until you feel confident. He did get nervous for All-State Band auditions, though. When you use a horn, it's easier to mess up. he returned. Morrison felt that the written test was the worst part of audi- tions. He felt that the sight- reading was fun, however. You know your solo when you get there, but the written test you have to study for, he said. Far left: Third year members of All-State Band Jim Morrison and Pam Jasmer ex- change instruments, looking for a new challenge Left: Senior soloists who earned superiors for four years at contest include Philip Kal- las. vocal; Pam Jasmer, instrumental; and Jim Morrison, vocal and instrumental. Music 35 Rath ends accompanying years My part isn't important; yet it's the most important part, said senior accompanist Re- nee Rath. The show can't go on without me.” Rath has accompanied singers for six years. She started by playing for the junior high music contest in Selby in sixth grade and the high school music con- test in eighth grade. She has also accompanied the chorus throughout high school and played for all of the Show Choir trips. Choral director Jim Ochsner says that Rath is a good ac- companist because she sight- reads well and is very patient and conscientious. A good accompanist recognizes prob- lem areas, and she (Rath) seems to know when I stop the choir where to go back to and what I need to work on, Ochsner added. What does Rath feel is the best part of being an accompa- nist? “For me it's when we per- form, Rath answered. We get a lot of crowd apprecia- tion; that's when it (the prac- Senior Renee Rath concentrates on learn- ing to play an accompaniment for music contest. ticing) seems like it's all worth it.” the worst part for Rafh is actu- ally learning to play the ac- companiment with the chorus. Ochsner, however, felt that this is one of Rath's strengths. She strives for perfection. She wants to help the performer as much as she can. she wants things to go well. I feel bad when I can't play the music as good as it should be played, Rath explained. If I don't sound good, they're (the chorus) not going to sound good. Would Rath like to change anything about her high school music career? I think if I had it to do all over again I would have concentrated more on my saxophone and asked to sing, but I still would have ac- companied, Rath answered. I enjoy accompanying be- cause I love to play the piano more than anything! Members of Show Choir include: Front: Re- nee Rath. Carrie Kallas. Kenneth Kessler. Tina Schumacher. Matt Wildermuth, An- nette Geffre. Don Zerr and Jan Schaffer. Middle: Amy Schaffner, Mary Kallas, Anna Kallas. Rhonda Reis, Benjie Arioso. Patricia Albrecht. Paula Albrecht. Trent Weig and Darin Schumacher. Back: Mike Wolff. Troy Weig. Kristy Schaible, Philip Kallas. Joel Guthmiller. George Weisser. Jim Morrison, Ann Kolb and Director Jim Ochsner. 36 Music Senior Georgia Guthmiller keeps and eye Polly Kindelspire and Mary Kallas pay more on what her choral director is doing while attention to the music. Toby Steckler. Donald Bonnet and Ken- neth Kessler take part in an afternoon choral practice. Accompanying the chorus and Show Choir are Trent Weig. Renee Rath. Tina Schumacher. Jan Schaffer and Darin Schumacher. Music 37 Band plays at regions LHS's Pep Band had the exper- ience of playing in the new Bar- nett Center in Aberdeen for the boys' basketball regional tourna- ment. The 47-member Pep Band also played at the girls' basketball tournament at Roncalli and sev- eral home basketball games. The Marching Band donned uniforms for the Homecoming and Gypsy Day parades. The concert Band performed for Chrisfmas, spring and pops con- certs. A smaller 20-member Stage Band also performed at the pops concert. Band members kept busy during the year practicing for All-State auditions and music contest, Many also traveled to Northern's annual sightreading clinic. Reading ability, intonation and over-all sound were big improve- ments made by the band this year, according to Director Mick Guffey. Guffey stated that con- centration was the band's big- gest weakness. When the group is just blowing without thinking, the strengths are not evident, he explained. Left: The Marching Band performs the crowd during the Homecoming parade Below: Junior Amy Schaffner tunes her saxophone before a morning practice session. Vocal and instrumental soloists who earned superior ratings at contest in- clude: Sitting: Jim Morrison. Standing: Jan Schaffer, Mary Kallas, Philip Kallas, Annette Geffre, Pam Jasmer, Tina Schumacher and Kristy Schaible. 38 Music Members of the pep band try to stay warm and get the right notes out as they entertain fans during halftime of the Homecoming game. Freshman Jolyn Hoffman works at keeping a beat on the tympani. Members of Stage Band include: First Row: Pam Jasmer, Jenny Guffey and Jan Schaffer. Second Row Marvin Bonnet, Kristy Schaible. Kristi Hoffman. Amy Schaffner and Renee Rath. Third Row: Mary Kallas. Don Zerr. Paula Albrecht, Leah Rath. ReNee Fink and Kenny Hatlewick. Fourth Row. Lanette Ehresman. Greg Hoffman. Greg Jasmer. Director Mick Guffey, Darin Schumacher. Jim Goe- bel and Jim Morrison. Music 39 Pirates beat odds, advance to playoffs The highlight of the season was having a small team that used what it had to generate a winning season. Greg Hoffman Lack of numbers and inexperi- ence aren't easy for any team to overcome, but the Pirates proved themselves effective with a regular season record of 5-3 and a berth in the playoffs for the second straight year. With only 15 players on the team, the lack of numbers was an ob- stacle they had to overcome, but as assistant coach John Daly commented: Desire, exper- ience, and leadership are hard but not impossible to replace, and as young athletes mature, they reach out, grasp it, and in- stall it in themselves. This proved to be the case with the Pirates. The team credited the coaches for their winning season. Jeff Zulk, junior, commented that the coaches were always there to push the team on and to give them confidence. Toby Steckler added, Coach (Clyde) Naasz helped me with my passing form. Coach Daly really helped me be- come a beffer defensive play- er. The team agreed that the high- light of the season was advanc- ing to the playoffs for the second year. Greg Hoffman summed their feelings by saying, “The highlight of the season was hav- ing a small team that used what it had to generate a winning sea- son. 40 Football Records 1988 ' Yards gained rushing Brian Grabowska , Passes completed Scoring passes Scoring Joel Guthmiller Guthmiller Ketterlmg Grabowska Jeff Zulk points; George Weisser Football We They 0 Langford 20 0 Ipswich 26 47 Tiospa Zina 0 34 Eureka-Bowdle 12 0 Herreid-Pollock 36 45 Cresbard 20 44 Selby 6 22 Roscoe-Hosmer 20 12 Castlewood 30 Senior George Weisser pushes ahead to help his team to victory and a berth in the playoffs. Members of the Pirate football team in- clude: Sitting: Matthew Ketterling, Donald Bonnet, Manager Jodi Schauer, Darin Du- vall and Benjie Arioso Kneeling: Marvin Bonnet, Toby Steckler, Jamie Rott. Brian Grabowska, Doug Yost, and George Weisser. Standing: Assistant Coach John Daly, Joel Guthmiller, Tarri Rott, Jeff Zulk, Greg Hoffman, Ron Schock, and Head Coach Clyde Naasz. Not pictured Man- ager Brenda Hatlewick. The swarming defense of the Pirates helps prevent the Herreid-Pollock offense from scoring a touchdown. Football 41 Members of the girls' varsity basketball team include: Seated: Coach Robert Schumacher, Melissa Miller, Shanna San- born. Mary Kallas, Kristy Schaible and assis- tant coach Betty Pat Hutson Standing: Rhonda Reis, Renee Rath. Tina Schu- macher, Polly Kindelspire. Amy Schaffner, Laura Bunke and Anna Kallas - Girls' - Basketball We They 21 Pollock 48 45 Northwestern 51 31 Eureka 46 34 Langford 86 46 Hoven 35 44 Hosmer 33 44 Frederick 49 50 Herreid 44 45 Cresbard 46 48 Northwestern 45 37 Bowdle 60 39 Warner 61 16 Selby 48 44 Roscoe 51 37 Ipswich 78 Yellowstone Trail Tournament 45 Roscoe 62 39 Pollock 53 37 Bowdle 55 District 2B Tournament 39 Warner 52 Above: Mary Kallas shoots for two points against Northwestern. Above left: Rhonda Reis shotos for a field goal. Left: Coach Robert Schumacher talks strategy to the team during a time-out. 42 Girls' Basketball Lady Pirates have tough season We were not gifted with great speed or size this year and had to earn our points the hard way. Coach Robert Schumacher The Lady Pirates closed the sea- son with a disappointing 4-16 re- cord and a 52-39 opening round loss to Warner in the district tour- nament. The girls played their best at the districts, said girls' coach Bob Schumacher, but lost their mo- mentum at a crucial stage of the ball game. Despite their losing record, how- ever, Schumacher was pleased with his girls' play during the sea- son. “As a general rule I think the girls' basketball team played at or near their potential,” he said. The team was handicapped by a lack of height, which brought their rebounding statistics down. They also suffered from a lack of team speed. Despite these handicaps, howev- er, Schumacher enjoyed working with his players. He characterized his squad as being made up of “a good group of senior girls and a good group of underclassmen that should make an excellent basketball team in the future. Schumacher was also pleased with the way his team hustled at the end of the season and with their ability to work together as a team. Leading scorer was senior Rhonda Reis, with an average of nine points per game. Following Reis was senior Mary Kallas with eight points. Leading the team in rebounds was senior Renee Rath with seven, followed by junior Laura Bunke and Kallas with six. Guards Polly Kindelspire and Reis led the team in assists. Laura Bunke goes up for a jump shot. Girls' Basketball 43 JV Season ends 8-8 We played well as a team and everyone got along well. If we hadn't, it would have been harder to commu- nicate on the court, and we probably wouldn't have won as many games. Melissa Miller The Pirate junior varsity girls' basketball team ended their season with an 8-8 mark. Members of the squad include: Standing: Tina Schumacher. Renee Fink, ReEtta Rott. Nichole Erdmann. Kristy Schai- ble. Coach Betty Pat Hutson. Leah Rath, Melissa Miller. Shanna Sanborn. Anna Kal- las and Amy Schaffner. Kneeling Laurie Krein. - Junior Varsity Girls' Basketball w© They 27 Pollock 19 20 Northwestern 29 14 Eureka 26 22 Langford 30 22 Hoven 31 30 Hosmer 8 26 Frederick 18 33 Herreid 23 36 Cresbard 6 22 Northwestern 34 Bowdle 20 20 Warner 39 15 Selby 25 29 Hecla 24 28 Roscoe 23 22 Ipswich 61 The junior varsity girls' basketball team, led by sophomore Melissa Miller, finished their season with an 8-8 record. Miller, a transfer student from Hosmer, led tt 3 team in scoring with an average of six points per game and also pulled down 5.7 rebounds. Coach Betty Pat Hutson attribut- ed her team's up-and-down sea- son to both an inability to put points on the board and a lack of rebounding. The squad was outs- cored by their opponents by an average of 26 to 24 points per game. They hit only 22 percent of their field goals and 36 percent of their free throws. Their opponents also held a slight rebounding ad- vantage. Hutson was pleased, however, with the squad's aggressiveness and felt that they worked well to- gether as a team. She also thought that the girls developed more confidence in their ball- handling skills as the season pro- gressed. Amy Schaffner shoots over the Northwes- tern defense. 44 Girls' Basketball Torri Rott goes up for a shot at the Districts against Frederick. Jeff Zulk looks for a teammate to pass to against Frederick The number one strength was the team mem- bers' ability to play together. The players under- stood the roles they needed to play. Clyde Naasz The Leola Pirates captured the District 2B championship during the tournament held in the Aber- deen Civic Arena. The team went on to finish their season by placing fourth in the regional tournament at the Bar- nett Center. The Pirates grabbed an early lead and held on to sneak past Roscoe 64-50 in the district title game. In their semifinal game, the Pirates slipped past the top- seeded Langford Lions 65-63. In the opening round of play Leola downed the Frederick Vikings 77- 60. The squad ended their regular season with a 13-6 overall record and a third-place finish in the Yel- lowstone Trail Conference. The Pirates did win some big games during the season, how- ever. The team knocked off con- ference powerhouses Herreid and Cresbard and battled back to pick up an overtime win over non-conference rival Ipswich. The team's big wins tended to come at home, however. The Pi- rates were 8-1 on their home court, losing only to Hoven. but posted only a 5-5 record on the road. Leading scorer for the Pirates was Joel Guthmiller, who averaged 19 points per game. Jeft Zelk led the team in rebounding with 11. Members of the District 2B champion Pi- rates are: Front Row: assistant Clark Reider and head coach Clyde Naasz Back Row: Benjie Arioso, Trent Weig, Ken Kessler, Willard Goeshel. Joel Guthmiller, Tarri Rott, Jeff Zulk, Greg Hoffman, Brian Grabowska, Jamie Rott and Matthew Ketterling. Not Pictured: Donald Bonnet. Pirates win district Boys' Basketball 45 Right: Junior guard Joel Guthmiller dribbles the ball past a Frederick defender in first round action from the District 2B tourna- ment. The Pirates went on to defeat the Vikings enroute to their first district crown in six years. Below Right: Senior Pirate Brian Gra- bowska protects the ball from the Freder- ick defense. — Varsity — Boys' Basketball We They 73 Pollock 61 51 Warner 56 58 Eureka 52 55 Hoven 67 79 Faulkton 57 55 Hosmer 52 78 Hecla 49 61 Herreid 52 49 Langford 59 68 Bristol 37 48 Selby 59 57 Cresbard 50 72 Frederick 57 55 Roscoe 58 Yellowstone Trail Tournament 62 Eureka 59 55 Cresbard 63 56 Hoven 66 District 2B Tournament 77 Frederick 60 65 Langford 63 54 Roscoe 50 Region IB Tournament 27 Wilmot 60 60 Roscoe (OT) 61 46 Boys' Basketball Members of the junior varsity boys' bas- ling. Trent Weig. Willard Goeshel, Eric Mill- ketball team include: Kneeling Coach er, Jamie Rott, Benjie Arioso and Donnie Clark Reider. Standing: Matthew Ketter- Zerr. Junior Varsity - Boys' Basketball w© They 38 Pollock 22 37 Warner 51 37 Eureka 23 40 Hoven 34 33 Faulk ton 37 25 Hosmer 29 56 Hecla 41 48 Herreid 31 40 Langford 44 44 Bowdle 27 40 Ipswich 55 34 Bristol 18 28 Cresbard 36 47 Frederick 31 34 Roscoe 45 35 Selby Warner Tournament 39 28 Northwestern 34 30 Warner 47 Cresbard Tournament 34 Cresbard 54 38 Hosmer 33 Sophomore guard Matthew Ketterling goes up for a basket during a junior varsity game against the Cresbard Comets. Ket- terling led the junior varsity in scoring, averaging 10.4 points per game. JV's end season at 9-11 I feel we improved a little in all aspects. IV Coach Clark Reider The Junior Varsity ended their season with a 9-11 overall record. Although JV coach Clark Reider was disappointed in his team's lack of consistency, he was pleased with their performance on defense. At times we made it very difficult for the other team to score, commented Reider. The Pirate JV's scored 38.5 points per game, while holding their oppo- nents to only 35.2. Reider pointed out that the team tended to start slow and end fast. They played some good defense at times and out-hustled the other team, he said. However, Reider felt that the team's shooting and ball handling needed improvement to help cut down on turnovers. Sophomore Matthew Ketterling led the team with an average of 10.4 points per game, followed by Benjie Arioso. Teammate Trent Weig led the team in assists and was leading rebounder with 7.0. Boys' Basketball 47 Senior Polly Kindelspire displays the form which won her two spots at the State Track Meet. Laurie Krein jumps to get ahead of her competition at the Region Track Meet. Senior places sixth in state meet The hardest part of track is when you miss plac- ing by a few inches. Melissa Miller Small numbers and inexperience were once again problems faced by the varsity girls' track squad. Eight girls, under the leadership of Coach Betty Pat Huston, trained and ran for LHS in 1989. Returning letterman Polly Kindel- spire sprinted her way through a strong senior season. Kindelspire began her season by placing first in the 100 and 200 meter dashes at Ipswich, and ended by going to the State B Track Meet in both the 100 and 200 meter dashes, placing sixth in the 100. Kindel- spire also broke school records in both events with times of : 12.95 and :26.71. Newcomer Melissa Miller also set a new school record in the triple jump when she placed second at the Ipswich meet with a jump of 30'0 . % Freshman Jolyn Hoffman fights the wind as she nears the finish line of the 100 meter dash. 48 Girls' Track Senior Doreen Layton pushes to finish the 200 meter dash. Varsity girls' track members include Do- Polly Kindelspire. Jolyn Hoffman, Leisha reen Layton, Susan Heiser. Laurie Krein, Fuller, Laura Bunke and Melissa Miller. Senior Polly Kindelspire concentrates on dash. Holding the blocks for her is senior getting a good start in the 100 meter Troy Weig. Girls' Track 49 Troy Weig. Tarri Rott and Donald Bonnet relax between their events at the region meet Sophomore Matthew Ketterling tries to keep his balance as he finishes a jump in the long jump event Boys' track members include: Front: Mat- thew Ketterling. Benjie Arioso, Toby Steckler, Jamie Rott. Marvin Bonnet and Donald Bonnet. Back: Brian Grabowska, Tarri Rott. Jeff Zulk, Ron Schock. Troy Weig and Doug Yost. Sophomore Jamie Rott looks ahead to the finish line during a warm-up run. Region Meet brings disappointment to team I went out for track to see if I had the ability to participate with the other members. Doug Yost The Region IB Track Meet turned out to be a disappointing day for LHS's boys track team. Except for the 100 meter dash, where the top three places ad- vance, the top two places in each event qualify for the state meet. Leola brought home six third places. Brian Grabowska's third in the 100 meter dash was the one highlight of the day. His time of : 11.5 qualified him for state meet. Grabowska's third place in the 200 meter dash, however, was not enough to qualify for the state meet. Neither was Tarri Rott's third in the 800 meter run, Matthew Ketterling's third in the long jump. Toby Steckler's third in the 110-meter hurdles or the third in the 1600 meter relay. Coach Bob Schumacher was not displeased with his team's perfor- mance during the season, how- ever. The strong leadership from the seven returning lettermen caused the team to consistently place at meets throughout the season. Junior Marvin Bonnet prepares to throw the discus at the Region Track Meet Boys' Track 51 Right: Sophomore Kristy Schaible cheers the crowd on during a boys' basketball game Freshman Anna Kallas is also pic- tured. Far Right: Working the crowd is freshman football cheerleader Jan Schaffer. Cheerleaders performing at boys' basket- ball games are: Front: Jan Schaffer. Standing: Kristy Schaible. Mascot Marvin Bonnet and Anna Kallas. Top: Shanna San- born. Football cheerleaders include: Top to Bot- tom: Leisha Fuller. Jan Schaffer and Kristy Schaible. 52 Cheerleaders Pirate mascot aids cheerleaders I enjoy basketball and watching the games. I know how important it is to have the crowd going while you play. It always helps my game.'' Boys' basketball cheerleader Shanna Sanborn For the first time ever, boys' bas- ketball cheerleaders received help from a Pirate mascot. Junior Marvin Bonnet, dressed in a pirate costume, helped the cheerleaders get the crowd go- ing at the 1988-89 boys' basket- ball games. Although Bonnet was embar- rassed about going on the floor, he also enjoyed helping the cheerleaders get the crowd and the team fired up. The other cheerleaders had em- barrassing moments as well. For Leisha Fuller the most embarrass- ing moment was messing up on the school song. The highlight of the basketball season was cheering for the championship game at the dis- tricts and going on to the region- al at the Barnett Center. The football cheerleaders also got to go on to the first round of the playoffs but had to cheer at a miserable cold and windy game at Castle wood. Above: Shanna Sanborn shows her school spirit during a boys' basketball game Left: Football player Marvin Bonnet gets masked by cheerleaders Kristy Schaible. Jan Schaffer and Leisha Fuller during a Homecoming skit. Cheerleaders 53 Managers given wide responsibilities Keeping stats for the boys' basketball team were Brian Walz; Lynn Kessler, man- ager; Mindy Ketterling. manager; and Kirby Kiesz. Left: Student manager Lynn Kessler fills Above: Football managers were Brenda water bottles during a boys' basketball Hatlewick and Jodi Schauer. The two game were managers for three years. I became a statistician because I couldn't play, due to ankle injuries. I wanted to go to the games and be involved. Annette Geffre Junior Karen Bell and freshman Marci Grabowska enjoyed being girls' basketball managers be- cause they were able to get into all the games free, support the team and meet other people. The statisticians and managers were responsible for keeping re- cords, bandaging players, get- ting supplies and doing whatever else needed to be done. This year's football managers were seniors Brenda Hatlewick and Jodi Schauer. Hatlewick said she became a manager be- cause she wanted to do some- thing different and exciting, while Schauer became one be- cause she thought it would be a good opportunity to do some- thing not everyone has the chance to do. Both Hatlewick and Schauer were managers for three years. Boys' basketball managers were senior Lynn Kessler and freshman Mindy Ketterling. Kessler said she learned more about basketball through her experience as a stu- dent manager, while Ketterling said she liked the fact that she could go into the boys' locker room. Kessler has been a team manager for four years. Right: Keeping stats for the girls' basket- ball team were Doreen Layton, Annette Geffre and Jolyn Hoffman Managers were Karen Bell and Marci Grabowska. 54 Student Managers And Statisticians People Heart of LHS lies in its people Looking back at the 1988-89 school year, it's easy to see that people are the heart of every school. LHS is full of all types of people. At the top of the LHS ladder are the seniors. These students spend most of their class time trying to get out of work. Dreams of graduation and worries about fu- ture plans fill the minds of seniors. On the next step are the juniors. These students spend most of their time wondering how they're going to earn enough money to put on the prom and wishing that they were seniors. Now come the sophomores. This class is finally gaining back their confidence after a trying fresh- man year. At the bottom of the ladder are the freshmen. At school they wander around with lost, scared expressions on their faces as they attempt to get to their classes and avoid the seniors. Supporting the LHS ladder are the teachers, administrators and staff. These people put in long hours making sure each rung is se- cure and trying to prepare stu- dents for life after high school. Surrounding the ladder, waiting to begin the climb, are the grade school students. Main concerns for this group include recess, gym and lunch. It is a special and varied group of people which make up the lad- der of LHS. LHSers fill the halls as they move on to their next class. People 55 Senior Doreen Layton concentrates on a homework assignment during study hall. Brian Grabowska Senior Class officers include Kenneth Kessler, vice president; Georgia Guth- miller, secretary-treasurer; and Mike Wolff, president. Georgia Guthmiller Brenda Hatlewick 56 Seniors Senior year can be expensive time The camera catches Pam Jasmer as she gets ready to go home. A senior year can be pretty ex- pensive. Most seniors spend over $150 for class rings and $270 on senior pictures. Graduation is an expensive time for seniors too. They spend an average of $70 on graduation announcements, caps and pic- tures. Preparing for the future can also cost money. Taking tests such as the ACT or SAT costs another $15, while visits to colleges or vo- cational schools and admission fees push the totals up even fur- ther. Prom time is the last time all the seniors get together before graduating, so each couple spends an average of $150 on clothing and another $75 on flow- ers, pictures, glasses and post- prom activities. For seniors taking shop, expenses can run up to $200 for materials for the furniture they build at the end of the year. Extra-curricular expenses can also add up, Shoes for sports can cost from $30 to $100. Uniforms for Show Choir cost around $20, and FBLA and class dues provide additional costs. How do the seniors feel about spending their money on expen- sive items? Most agreed that if they had the year to live over, they wouldn't spend their money any differently. After all, the sen- ior year only comes around once in a lifetime. Senior Philip Kallas poses for the camera while classmate Rhonda Reis and date Tony Geffre watch the football game. Pamela Jasmer Mary Kallas Seniors 57 Philip Kallas Kenneth Kessler Lynn Kessler Friendly pals Polly Kindelspire. Georgia Guthmiller, Mary Kallas and Renee Rath enjoy a light moment in between classes 58 Seniors Seniors offer advice to upcoming students The Class of '89 had several words of advice for sfudents en- tering high school. Don't smart off to older high schoolers and Enjoy high school because it goes by fast were on top of their lists of advice. Renee Rath urged underclass- men instead of goofing off in high school, to do their best now and have fun later. Classmate Troy Weig suggested that they estab- lish good study habits. Brenda Hatlewick advised, Do your very best because it takes a lot of hard work to achieve success, but with determination, it can be done. If students in the Senior Class could change one thing about high school, what would it be? Rhonda Reis would have been more outgoing and spent more time with her friends. But Jim Mor- rison liked high school just the way it was. Pam Jasmer wished she had been outgoing in her first two years of high school. Mike Wolff who came to LHS as a junior, com- mented, “I would have come to Leola two years earlier. Lynn Kessler would have tried harder to enjoy high school and all its activities. Doug Yost would have taken more sports, and Mary Kallas and Doreen Layton would have studied more. 1988 Boys and Girls Staters are Front: Pa- mela Jasmer. Back: Doug Yost. Jim Morri- son and Tarri Rott. Seniors 59 Jim Morrison Renee Rath Student Council representatives Philip Kal- las and Renee Rath shoot free throws at a pep rally. Rhonda Reis Four seniors make Four LHS students have signed up to serve Uncle Sam. and two others are considering enlisting in the ROTC pro- gram at South Dakota State University. They include: Front Doreen Layton. Back George Weisser. Tarn Rott, Jim Morrison. Philip Kallas and Kenneth Kessler. Layton, Weisser, Kallas and Kessler have already made the commit- ment, while Rott and Morrison are still considering the ROTC. 60 Seniors Tarri Rott Jodi Schauer Jim Morrison, Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award winner, tries out the judge's bench at the McPherson County Court House. commitment to Air Force, Army Four seniors have decided that Uncle Sam is in their future. Doreen Layton. Kenneth Kessler, Philip Kallas and George Weisser have signed up for a branch of the United States Armed Forces. Layton, Kessler and Kallas will be spending the next four years in the Air Force. Why the Air Force? I think it's the best, re- plied Layton. Lessler, however, joined up with the pilots be- cause the Air Force has the ea- siest basic training. The three recruits agree that entering the Air Force out of high school will give them good education benefits. Kallas felt that the Air Force would be a good chance to get an educa- tion without going to college. Most of my training will be hands-on instead of book learn- ing, he explained. Layton ad- ded that she would be getting good financial benefits through the Gl Bill. I don't have to worry about going out and finding a job to pay for college, she said. While in the Air Force, Kessler and Kallas will both be specializ- ing in security. They agree that they chose this area so that they could handle the weapons, Layton will be in a general field because It has more job areas to choose from. They all say that they are look- ing forward to the challenge of basic training. Layton is also looking forward to seeing Texas Air Force basic training is held at Lackland Air Force Base near San Antonio, Texas. Weisser chose to enter the Army Reserves because he doesn't want to go in for four years. In the Reserves Weisser is required to serve one weekend a month for eight years following basic training. Weisser decided to enter the service partly because he's not ready to go to college. He will be specializing in supply and de- mand, a clerking type of job, which is something he thinks he will be able to use in life. Two other seniors, Jim Morrison and Tarri Rott, are also consider- ing the military through the ROTC program at South Dakota State University. Seniors 61 George Weisser Michael Wolff Senior Georgia Guthmiller works on an art project. 62 Seniors Seniors Lynn Kessler and Renee Rath wait for the Snow Queen pageant to start. Twelve Year Club members include: Front Row: Renee Rath, Polly Kindelspire, Jodi Schauer, Mary Kallas, Rhonda Reis, Lynn Kessler and Doreen Layton. Back Row: Tarri Rott, Philip Kallas, Doug Yost, Jim Mor- rison. George Weisser and Ken Kessler Doug Yost Seniors outline future plans Graduation will not mean the end of their education for most of the 19 members of the Class of 1989. Most of the seniors plan to further their educations at either a col- lege or university or a vocational- technical school, either in the fall or after the service. Polly Kindelspire will be the far- thest from home, since she plans to attend Denver Metropolitan College after first establishing re- sidency in Colorado. Doug Yost and Renee Rath will head to North Dakota. Rath will attend North Dakota State University, where she'll major in nursing, and Yost will go to North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton to become a electrician. Brenda Hatlewick has been accepted at Moorhead State University in Moorhead, Minn., where she'll major in vocational rehabilitation therapy. The rest of the seniors will remain in South Dakota. Staying closest to home, at Northern State in Ab- erdeen, will be Jodi Schauer and Georgia Guthmiller. Schauer plans to go for a business degree, and Guthmiller will major in fi- nance. South Dakota State University bound seniors are Jim Morrison, Pam Jasmer, Mike Wolff and Tarri Rott. Morrison will major in electri- cal engineering, Jasmer will enroll under general registration, Wolff plans to major in agri-business and Rott in animal science. Also attending school in South Dakota will be Brian Grabowska, Rhonda Reis and Lynn Kessler. Grabowska plans to attend Da- kota State University in Madison and major in business administra- tion. Reis will attend the Steno- type Institute in Sioux Falls to be a court reporter, and Kessler will go to Lake Area Vo-Tach in Water- town to major in child develop- ment. George Weisser plans to enter the Army Reserves and then a school close to home and major in industrial arts, mechanics or construction. Doreen Layton, Philip Kallas and Kenneth Kessler are going into the Air Force. Layton is going to specialize in something medical, Kessler in electronics and Kallas in security Both Troy Weig and Mary Kallas will put off schooling for the time being and enter the job market. 63 J r r Patricia Albrecht Paula Albrecht Karen Bell Marvin Bonnet Laura Bunke Lanette Ehresman Annette Geffre Joel Guthmiller Twins Would you enjoy being a twin? Juniors Paula and Patricia Al- brecht said that, yes, they do enjoy being twins. The twins, who were almost identical when younger, often confused teachers by dressing alike. It (dressing alike) was Mom's idea ' explained Pdula. I think it's stupid. Now that they've grown up Junior Shelley Wolf thoroughly enjoys a Homecoming skit. Also pictured: Melissa Miller. Junior Marvin Bonnet keeps an eye on the photographer as he catches a drink of water. 64 Juniors Ken Hatlewick Malissa Heyd Greg Hoffman Kirby Kiesz Ann Kolb Amy Schaffner Belinda Schell Brian Walz Shelley Wolf Jeff Zulk Junior Class officers are Secretary Treasurer Ann Kolb, President Greg Hoffman and Vice-Presidenf Lanefte Ehresman. agree on clothes, music, guys and don't dress alike, the twins are much easier to tell apart. If you can't find the differences in their looks, you most certainly can in their personalities. Paula, who is older by one hour and five minutes, is much more talkative and outgoing. When Patricia, the shyer twin, can't think of an answer to an interview question, she responds, Ask Pau- la; she'll think of something. Do the twins get along well? We fight every day, said Paula, “all the time. They do, however, agree on tastes in clothes, music and guys. Would these juniors someday like to have twins of their own? Yes, said Paula, “I'd like to raise them. Mom always said we were nice when we were younger, Patricia disagreed, adding that they're too much trouble! Patricia and Paula Albrecht say that fhey do enjoy being twins. Juniors 65 Benjie Arioso Donald Bonnet Jim Goebel Scott Hoffman Tom Kempt Matthew Ketterling Melissa Miller Jamie Rott Sophomore Class gains new student The sophomores added an- other girl to their class in 1988, bringing their totals to three girls and 12 boys. Melissa Miller, formerly of Hosmer, feels that the people are the best thing about LHS. She thinks that the students are friendlier in Leola than in Hosmer and that the classes are easier. Miller describes herself as shy, although classmate Tina Schumacher explains that Mill- er was easily taken into the crowd. Schumacher adds that Miller is friendly and al- ways laughing. At LHS, Miller's activities includ- ed basketball, track, band and chorus. In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing letters, talking on the phone and watching TV. New student Melissa Miller acquaints herself with the school building. Top: The Sophomore Class shows their feelings about having to prepare a Homecoming skit. Above: Sophomore Class officers are Donald Bonnet, vice-president. Jamie Rott. secretary treasurer; and Toby Steckler, president. 66 Sophomores Toby Stackler Pat Thielsen Trent Weig Matt Wildermuth The camera catches Kristy Schaible and Tina Schumacher and Benjie Arioso stock Melissa Miller primping in the hall near their up on books between classes, lockers. Sophomores 67 Darin Duvall Leisha Fuller Nolan Geffre Willard Goeshel Right: Willard Goeshel raises his hand to answer a physical science question, while Anna Kallas and Keith Meidinger hope they won't be called on. Below: Members of the Freshman Class pantomime the words of the song Put Your Head on My Shoulder” during a Homecoming initiation skit. Below Right: Marci Grabowska and Mindy Ketterling catch sight of the photographer at the Homecoming game. Freshmen unafraid of high school Were you afraid of entering high school? Most of this year's fresh- men said that they weren't. I was very excited about being a freshman, said Jan Schaffer. Although being initiated may be something freshmen are scared of, the Class of 1992 was una- fraid. ”1 know it's all in fun, quoted Shanna Sanborn, “ and someday I'm going to have fun doing it. Science topped the list of classes which scared the freshmen, All of Mr. Beck's past students said he was a tough teacher, ex- plained Schaffer. Susan Heiser agreed and added that losing my science books before class was the worst thing to happen during her freshmgn year. Marci Grabowska, however, felt that algebra was the scariest class because I have a hard time un- derstanding math. For Jeff Jundt the surprising part of high school was that it goes so fast; you get to school and be- fore you know it, it's over. 68 Freshmen Marci Grabowska Susan Heiser Jolyn Hoffman Jeff Jundt Anna Kallas Nathan Kappes Mindy Ketterling Keith Meidinger Shanna Sanborn Jan Schaffer Chris Thielsen Donald Zerr Freshmen Class officers include: Top to Bottom: Jan Schaffer, president: Anna Kallas, secretary treasurer; and Jolyn Hoffman, vice-president. Freshmen 69 r r 0 0 0 _____J Freitag, Maule enjoy students If they had to do it all over again, both of LHS's administra- tors would want to end up where they're at now. Five year superintendent Wil- liam Freitag said the only thing he would have changed in his career is that he would have gone into education sooner. Freitag was a furniture sales- man for seven years before he began teaching. High school principal Marvin Maule, who has been with the Leola School District for 32 years, feels that being an ad- ministrator gives him a sense of doing something worthwhile, even though it's not always monetarily rewarding. Both Freitag and Maule taught at LHS before becoming ad- ministrators. Why did they switch? I felt I could do more for the kids as an administrator rather than just a teacher, answered Freitag. Maule quoted that there are some days he enjoys his job and some days he would rath- er be teaching. He explained that as an administrator he loses the close student con- tact. Maule added that the teachers deserve credit be- cause they do the real edu- cating, whereas administrators more or less keep harmony going within the staff. Freitag and Maule agree that the best part of their jobs is watching the students grow and helping to guide their fu- tures. For Freitag the worst part of his job is handling disci- pline problems. Maule, however, disagrees; Superintendent William Freitag, who plans to retire at the end of the school year, prepares the calendar for one of his final months. saying that he became an ad- ministrator because I felt I wanted to be involved in the decision-making process, and many of the decisions made by a principal involve the disci- pline process. Marvin Maule restocks the candy ma- chine in the study hall, one of his many duties as high school principal. 70 Administration Bottom: Student Council members in- clude: Standing: Matt Wildermuth, Tina Schumacher, Annette Geffre and Ken Hatlewick. Sitting front Donnie Zerr and Shanna Sanborn. Sitting back: Troy Weig, President Philip Kallas, Vice-President Re- nee Rath and Secretary Treasurer George Weisser. Not pictured: Brenda Hatlewick. Below: School board members include: Sitting: Pat Schaible, President Richard Kolb and Jim Goebel. Standing: Nancy Kallas and Elvin Feickert Business manager Mary Schaffer and school secretary Lila Rau take a minute from their busy schedules to pose for the camera. Below Right: Educating LHS students are: Sitting: Doris Hepperle. Alverde Daniel, Jeannette Croft and Julie George. Stand- ing: Brad Beck, Bob Schumacher. Clyde Naasz, Clark Reider, Mick Guffey. John Daly and Jim Ochsner. Not pictured: Ralph Buntrock. Below: Junior high girls' health and p.e teacher Betty Pat Hutson grabs a pop during one of her breaks. History teacher Bob Schumacher checks to see who's keeping an eye on him. Computer teacher Clyde Naasz helps ju- nior Greg Hoffman with a problem on the Apple works Program. Typing teacher Doris Hepperle eliminates yet another box elder bug from her class- room 72 Faculty Math teacher Clark Reider works with Brenda Hatlewick on an advanced math assignment Teachers explain job choice Teachers. Students would tell you that a teacher's main purpose is to make life miserable. But is this really why the teachers of LHS chose their profession? Teaching was a highly respect- ed profession, and many of the people that were in the profes- sion were excellent examples to follow in life, answered history teacher Robert Schumacher. Sci- ence teacher Brad Beck flippant- ly replied that he needed a job and had the desire to mold the great minds of the future. Music teacher Jim Ochsner chose his subject because when I was in grade school, our music classes were held whenever the teacher wanted it or when there was someone who played the piano that would be willing to work with us. He added that he wanted students to have a better musical education than he received. Of course, with every teaching career come some memories. Home economics teacher Al- verde Daniel remembers when a football player tried to mend his jersey and accidentally sewed the armholes shut. English teacher Julie George will never forget fall- ing onto the floor when her chair tipped over in front of a class of senior English students. Beck re- calls when the Science Bowl team of '88 placed in the North- ern State competition. Schu- macher simply said. The most memorable moments are to see the seniors graduate every year and take their place in the soci- ety of our nation as adults. Faculty 73 Teachers enjoy being appreciated Teaching, like every other ca- reer, has both its ups and its downs. Being appreciated is the best part of teaching, quoted music teacher Jim Ochsner. Science teacher Brad Beck sarcastically replies that the best parts of teaching are the great pay and such a serene working environ- ment. For math teacher Clark Reider the best part of teaching is that I'm around young people who are enthusiastic. Since I can't be in the classroom as a student, the next best thing is to be in the classroom as a teacher. Says English teacher Julie George, “I could be flippant and say 'June, July and August,' but I honestly think I get more satisfac- tion out of former students who come back and thank me for giv- ing them the background that helped get them through college English classes. She adds that the worst part of teaching is cor- recting essays. What's the worst part of teaching for history teacher Robert Schu- macher? Monday morning! I don't function well on Monday morning. Top Art and home economics teacher Alverde Daniel helps seniors Georgia Guthmiller and Polly Kindelspire decide color placement for their wax painting Above: Journalism adviser Julie George and senior Jodi Schauer decide where to take the next picture on Picture Day. 74 Faculty Below: John Thielsen and John Bendewald work on cleaning and maintenance at LHS. Below Middle: Student janitors Jim Morri- son. Marvin Bonnet and Doug Yost help to keep their school clean. Taking students to and from school are Gill. Gwen Wolff and Willis Kiesz. Back: bus drivers: Front: Pat Schaffner. Wanda Frank Geffre and Gerald Geffre Cooking meals for LHS students are Mar- lene Kessler. Bonnie Gill. Delores Bain. Maggie Bendewald and Olga Bender. Staff 75 John Thielsen attempts to clear the snow off the sidewalk on an icy winter morning. Below Right: Eighth graders include: First Row: Leah Rath, ReNee Fink. Amy Bieber. Michelle Hoffman, Nicole Erdmann and Laurie Krein. Second Row Richard Schock. Sean January. Shirlee Rott. ReEtta Rott, Nathan Hoffman and Jade Weig. Third Row Brock Fischer, Shane Moser. Brett Schaible, Eric Erdmann, Eric Miller and Mr. Richard Jasmer. Below: Nathan Hoffman reaches for the birdie during a badminton game in health class Seventh graders include: First Row: Tim Hoffman, Pearl Bullis, Chris Schell. Holly Brei- tag. Jesse Kindelspire, Laura Ketterling and Becky Walz Second Row: Jon Stockier, Carrie Kallas, Greg Jasmer, Jon Hoffman. Michelle Pudwill, Brian Lilly and Mrs. Diann Aberle. Third Row: Mike Wilder - muth. Scott Schauer. Doug Hatlewick. Darin Schumacher, Jenny Guffey, Ezra Aberle, Kristi Hoffman and Jay Meidinger. Michelle Pudwill takes a break during her typing block class. 76 Seventh And Eighth Grades Right: Eighth graders show their school spirit by dressing up on Punk Rock Day during Homecoming Week. Punkers in- clude: Front: Richard Schock. ReNee Fink and Amy Bieber. Middle Laurie Krein. Leah Rath and Michelle Hoffman Back: ReEtta Rott and Nicole Erdmann. Carrie Kallas demonstrates the quality of her paint in a commercial during her shop block class. Below: Cheering on the junior high football team are Kristi Hoffman, Ezra Aberle. Car- rie Kallas, Michelle Pudwill and Amanda Meyer. Block classes offer variety Entering junior high means many changes in the lives of seventh and eighth grade students. They lose recesses, but gain block classes and a greater variety of sports. Block classes are different types of courses offered to the junior high students for an hour after lunch every day. The students each take nine weeks of health, home economics, typing and shop. In health class the students learn how to do CPR and practice life- time sports, such as badminton, tennis, archery and golf. The stu- dents learn to cook and sew in home ec., while keyboarding skills are taught in typing class. The students learn about advertising, commercials and camera in shop class. Sean January enjoyed his block classes because we get to do things that we wouldn't normally do during regular class time. It's nice to get out of your home- room, added Greg Jasmer. Leah Rath and Laurie Krein were embarrassed when they tried to do CPR in a miniskirt. Michelle Hoffman will never forget when we put two tablespoons of cin- namon instead of one half tea- spoon in our applesauce in home ec. Seventh And Eighth Grades 77 Trent Weig tries for a reverse lay-up as Jon Steckler keeps an 'ye on the ball. Cheering on the eighth grade ball players are: Top to Bottom: Laurie Krein. Leah Rath. Nicole Erdmann and Amy Bieber The Pirate offense faces their opponents as they ready themselves for the next play. Junior high students participate in sports Basketball, football, track and cheerleading are some of the sports junior high students get the chance to participate in last hour every day. Basketball was the favorite sport among the junior high athletes. Ezra Aberle enjoyed basketball because it's not how good one person is; it's how good the team is. Kristi Hoffman liked getting the chance to go to other towns and meet other kids. I like the exper- ience for when I get into high school, said Jade Weig. Football was Greg Jasmer's fa- vorite sport, however, because you can hit someone without getting in trouble. The best thing about being in sports, according to Sean Janu- ary, was the happiness that comes from winning a game. For Becky Walz the best part was that you get to participate and be one of the team. The worst thing is going to prac- tice every night, but I guess in or- der to be good you need the practice, said ReNee Fink. 78 Junior High Sports Brian Lilly struggles to free himself from four Frederick-Hecla defenders. Ballcarrier Brian Lilly sweeps around left end toward the Pirate goal. Center Eric Miller attempts to put up a shot over the Roscoe defense. Guard ReNee Fink looks for a chance to make another two points for the Lady Pi- rates. while Leah Rath runs in to help. Junior High Sports 79 Tuba player Nathan Fuller prepares for his next band lesson. Kindergarteners Lisa Schaffer, Kyle Hoff- man and Jill Thorpe rehearse for the ele- mentary Christmas program Members of the B Band include: Front Row Roxane Schock, Sarah Swisher, Jeanie Ottenbacher, Michelle Hoffman, Anna Schaunaman, Amanda Meyer, Becky Walz and Amy Bieber. Middle Row: Lacey Zantow, Scott Schauer, Doug Hatlewick, Ezra Aberle, Mike Wildermuth. Evan Erdmann and Jesse Kindelspire. Back Row. Becky Miller. Shantel Schumack. Jon Steckler, Chris Daly. Jeb Outtrim. Leon Heyd, Tim Hoffman and band director Mick Guffey. Flutists Roxane Schock and Sarah Swisher learn to play together in B Band. 80 Elementary Music C Band starts new method All of the fifth graders started C Band with a new music method. Band director Mick Guffey said the new method, “Yamaha Band Student, is more like a class les- son. After completing the meth- od the young musicians will be ready to move into B Band. In B Band students worked on technique and rhythm studies and learned scales needed in or- der to try out for A Band. Both bands practiced together and then performed on Awards Day. Many young musicians also traveled to Selby for a music con- test in May. Junior high chorus students prac- ticed singing in parts and doing breathing exercises. They also enjoyed watching Fiddler on the Roof and singing at the elemen- tary Christmas program and Awards Day. Sixth graders learned about the history of American music. Fifth graders learned the musical notes and key signatures, while the younger grades learned the names of notes and different in- struments and how to count mu- sic beats. Members of the C Band include: Front Row: Caleb Aberle, Laura Kempt, Brooke Harrison, Deric Knutson. Sheila Bunke. Me- lissa Casey and Becky Daly. Middle Row: Holly Rath. Laura Wildermuth. Melanie Hoffman, Michael Bell, Trevor Zantow. Ben Ochs. Kara Lapka and Danae Merkel. Back Row: Michelle Wolff. Eric Sieh. Gary Schauer, Michelle Lechner. Troy Tschap- pat and Mr. Mick Guffey Not pictured: Nathan Fuller. Shantel Schumack practices her saxo- phone during B Band. Eric Sieh and Michelle Wolff play along with the rest of the band during an after- noon practice session. Elementary Music 81 Basketball highlights sixth grade year One of the highlights of the year for Mrs. Yvonne Morrison's sixth grade girls was winning second place in the Y basketball tourna- ment at Aberdeen. The boys also participated in the Y tournament. While basketball was on their minds outside of class, inside they discovered that sixth grade is much different from fifth grade. In sixth grade you have more homework and the work is harder, said Lacey Zantow. Shantel Schumack added, In sixth grade if your work isn't done, you get a zero. The highlight of Grant Kindel- spire's year was getting a perfect score on a science test. The high- light for Sarah Swisher was meet- ing new friends and having par- ties. The sixth graders' favorite class was spelling. Their hardest class was math. In math they learned about frac- tions, decimals and percentages, while in science they studied atoms, ecology, computers and systems of the human body. They also learned about Latin America in social studies. For opening exercises in the morning the sixth graders listened to Where the Red Fern Grows and Rascal. In reading they used new books called Explora- tions. They learned to read airline and bus schedules and how to take tests. In English they studied parts of speech and sentence struc- ture, Sixth graders Rebecca Miller and Lacey Zantow are among elementary students who dress up as pirates and gypsies to march in the Homecoming parade through Leola's business district. Members of the sixth grade indue- Front Row: Roxane Schock. Tammy Lilly, Anna Schaunaman. Sarah Swisher. Leon Heyd. Chris Rath, Evan Erdmann and Chris Daly, Back Row: Grant Kindelspire, Rebecca Miller. Jett Tschappat, Jeb Outtrim, Jessi- ca Casey, Mrs. Yvonne Morrison. Seth Ket- terling. Jean Ottenbacher. Lacey Zan- tow, Brandi January. Shantel Schumack and Amanda Meyer. 82 Sixth Grade Laura Wildermuth and Kara Lapka put on a play tor the fourth grade The fifth grade consists of: Front Row Me- lanie Hoffman. Troy Tschappat. Holly Rath. Michael Bell. Becky Daly, Trevor Zantow, Laura Wildermuth and Gary Schauer. Sec- ond Row: Laura Kempt. Chris Sieh. Kara Lapka. Caleb Aberle, Melissa Casey, Eric Sieh. Danae Merkel and Mrs. Janice Jasmer. Back Row: Aaron Steckler, Sheila Bunke, Benjamin Ochs, Michelle Lechner. Justin Kappes, Brooke Harrison, Deric Knut- son and Michelle Wolff Not pictured Na- than Fuller. Fifth graders work with kindergarteners Teacher Janice Jasmer helps Sheila Bunke with a math problem on the board. One of the highlights of the year for Mrs. Janice Jasmer's fifth grad- ers involved spending time help- ing the kindergarteners. The fifth grade enjoyed working with the kindergarten once a month. They learned how to treat younger children with more re- spect and how to share. Laura Wildermuth liked it because she learned what it feels like to be a big sister. Other fifth grade highlights were basketball, the Aberdeen field trip and teacher Mrs. Janice Jasmer. Many students were also excited about going to Selby for the band contest. Many found fifth grade harder than fourth grade because they had more homework. It was also more fun, however, because they got to do more, including opportunities to work on the computer more. Favorite classes were math because it's easy and art because it's fun. Fifth Grade 83 Mrs. Susan Ackerson helps Chad Spitzer understand an assignment Students see museum One of the highlights of the year for Mrs. Susan Ackerson's fourth grade class involved going on a field trip to view the Dakota Prai- rie Museum in Aberdeen. The students got to see many items that were used by the pio- neers of South Dakota. Miss Helen Berg highlighted the program with special facts and stories. The museum's special hands-on projects, such as churning butter, washing clothes, making candles, dying yam, grinding coffee and doing needlepoint showed the students what housework was like back in the pioneer days. Members of the fourth grade are Front Row Hollie Shafer. Jacalyn Geffre. Jenni- fer Fink, Jessica Rath, Joshua Fischer and Garret Kindelspire. Back Row: Holly Mei- dinger. Rachel Breitag. Chad Spitzer, Hen- ry Spitzer, Gabe Outtrim and Mrs. Susan Ackerson Jessica Rath tries to locate Leola, South Dakota, on the globe 84 Fourth Grade June Shafer, Rhonda Spitzer and Chantell Anliker carry the third grade banner in the Homecoming parade. Shafer, Miller reign on Valentine's Day Third graders June Shafer and Dustin Miller were chosen to reign over Valentine's Day festivities as Queen and King of Hearts. Chad Sandquist and Chantelle Anliker were prince and princess. Mrs. Betty Maule's third grade class enjoyed Valentine's Day because it gave them an oppor- tunity to exchange cards and candy. They also enjoyed the suspense of choosing a king and queen. You don't know who is going to win, said Mark Schock, while Carla Ottenbacher said that what she liked most was that the king and queen got to wear crowns. In social studies the third graders learned about various places around the world and got to sample foods from each place they studied. They ate pineapple from Hawaii, tortillas from Mexico, salmon from Alaska and lefse from Norway. Michael Geffre and Holly Schaun- aman both won first place in the hoop shoot contest in Aberdeen The third graders also enjoyed having a student teacher for the first nine weeks, Mrs. Monica Hil- geman from Eureka. Third graders include. Front Row. Bridget Meyer, Sean Guffey, Chad Sandquist, Carla Ottenbacher and Holly Schauna- man. Middle Row: Michael Geffre, Lisa Schaible, Mark Schock. Dustin Miller, Jason Sieh, Brent Kindelspire. Cole Schumack and Jesse Spitzer. Back Row: June Schafer, Student Teacher Mrs. Monica Hil- gemann and Jeffery Shafer. Third Grade 85 The pirate costume of second grader Tammy Geffre comes complete with a hook for an arm. Class likes computer, dislikes schoolwork The Class of 1999 enjoyed play- ing games on their computer but said that they would rather do away with having schoolwork. Miss Barb Danek's second graders had some definite opinions about what could be done to improve the school. Erin Anliker would change the school to a toy store, while Erika Rath would fix the drinking fountain. '‘It drips all the time, she said. Mandy Theilsen would simply do away with boys. Matthew Wolf would enjoy school if we made all the rules, while Mitch Steckler would allow the class to go out for recess whenever they wanted. The second graders got to use a computer for the first time in 1988-89. The children enjoyed most a computer game called Tic-Tac-Toe. Other favorite games were Word Munchers and Contradon. According to Danek, teaching a class of 33 students presented some unique challenges. The ea- siest subjects to teach were so- cial studies and science because “those are whole group classes, and we did mostly discussing. However, reading was a harder class to teach because the class had to be divided into groups. Second grade aide Mrs. Jodi Hauck made the job easier, how- ever, said Danek. Second graders include: Front Row: Matthe Wolf. Lindsay Zantow, Wendi Weiszhaar. Roberta Norris. Lane Harrison, Matt Swisher. Mitch Steckler. Richie Schu- mack. Ryan Schock. Jeff Becker. Erin An- liker and Niki Gill. Middle Row Aide Mrs. Jodi Hauck. Pamela Hatlewick. Amanda Theilsen. Bobby Jenner. Kyle Moser. Greta Meyer. Mindy Miller. T.J. Mahlke, James Becker, Nathan Knutson and Jenny Kindel- spire Back Row: Amy Kallas. Bryson Thorpe. Denae Pudwill, Patricia Ochs. Tammy Geffre. Drew Geffre. Kelli Berreth. Mark Lapka. Laura Schauer. Travis Rott and Erika Rath. Not pictured Miss Barb Danek 86 Second Grade Ryan Sanborn kicks the soccer ball during p e class while Chad Weiszhaar, Michael Fuehrer and Brandon Thorpe look for an opportunity to steal it away. Mrs. Betty Hemen and her first grade pi- rates march down Main Street on Home- coming Day. Members of the First Grade Class are Front Row: Erin Koto. Seth Aberle and Stephanie Daly. Middle Row: Amy Jenner. Colin Sandquist and Daniel Kappes. Back Row: Mrs Betty Hemen, Ryan Sanborn. Mi- chael Fuehrer, Tracy Hutson, Brandon Thorpe, Chris Hauck and Melissa Bunke. First graders enjoy math, television What did Mrs. Betty Hemen's first graders enjoy most about their first year as full-time students? Math, exclaimed Chris Hauck. I like math! Besides math, the first graders en- joyed science because they got to watch Dragons, Wagons and Wax, a television show which was both entertaining and edu- cational. They also got to witness science experiments performed by the seventh and eighth grad- ers. They improved their reading skills and tried to see how many books they could read in order to win Book-lt pizzas from Pizza Hut in Aberdeen. The first graders' favorite time of day, however, was recess. Hauck said that he liked kicking snow and crawling through snow tun- nels the children built during re- cess. On cold days when the first grad- ers had to stay indoors, they en- joyed building with blocks and playing games they brought from home. First Grade 87 Youngsters have; fun, learn The kindergarteners of Miss Beth Norris learned the numbers to twenty, all the consonants and their sounds and social skills such as learning to share and play to- gether. Other areas of learning they covered were their phone numbers and addresses, safety, nutrition, dental care and com- munity helpfulness. Recess topped the children's list of fun activities. Erin Spitzer also liked building things with my whole class, doing papers and playing Pacman (in p.e.). That's my most favorite! Lisa Shafer liked learning Green and Yellow Basket in music class. Kyle Hoffman shows Ethan Erdmann his new football during Show and Tell. The 1989 kindergarteners are Kneeling Erin Spitzer. Misty Wolf, Lisa Shafer, and Kent Moser. Sitting: Kyle Hoffman, Jenny Guthmiller and Erin Path. Standing: Justin Kessler, Tim Ottenbacher, Sarah Schan- zenbach, Jill Thorpe, Ethan Erdmann and Miss Beth Norris. Kent Moser demonstrates his ability to perform the not so easy task of tying his shoe. 88 Kindergarten Special education fills important role According to special education coordinator Jean Guffey, special education plays a very important role in the Leola school system. Guffey said, All education is spe- cial and needs to be designed to suit the individual needs of stu- dents. Besides heading the special edu- cation department, Guffey does speech language therapy. Guf- fey enjoys seeing the progress of her students and also finds it gratifying working with various teachers, knowing that each one of them is willing to meet individ- unl nftftds. in spite of their de- manding schedules. Mrs. Marlys Thurow and Mrs. Sharol Erdmann worked with the gifted and the learning disabled. Mrs. Lois Merkel taught the Chap- ter I reading students, while the Chapter I math students were tu- tored by Mrs Diane Tschappat. The most fulfilling aspect of Tschappat's job was watching a student finally succeeding at mastering a concept or difficult area. To hear a student say 'Oh, I get it now!' or 'That's easy' makes it worthwhile, said Tschappat. Special education teachers are Mrs. Jean Guffey, Mrs. Lois Merkel, Mrs. Sharol Erd- mann, Mrs Diane Tschappat and Mrs Marlys Thurow. Speech language therapist Jean Guffey works with pictures and letters to help her students learn their sounds. Mrs Jodi Hauck and Mrs. Teresa Bonnet run off copies as part of their duties as elementary aides. X Special Education 89 Sponsors Livestock State Bank Leola, S.D. 57456 Livestock Insurance Bonds and Insurance Leola, S.D. 57456 Bledsoe Family Chiropractic Clinic Leola. S.D. 57456 Peg's Haromony of Beauty Leola, S.D. 57456 Hi-Way Cafe Clint Arliss Blumhardt Leola, S.D. 57456 Curt's Repair Leola. S.D. 57456 Leola Real Estate. Inc. Leola. S.D. 439-3111 Ed Hilgemann Tom Heibel Prime Designs For all hair care needs Leola. S.D. 439-3508 Schaible Trucking Leola. S.D. 57456 Sid Schaible 1. Junior Jeff Zulk and his date enfer fhe gym for the Grand March. 2 Sophomores Kirsty Schaible, Melissa Miller and Donald Bonnet and junior Brian Walz head for home after a hard day at school. 3. Junior Annette Geffre crowns senior Polly Kindel- spire on Homecoming Day. Looking on are candidates Mary Kallas and Brenda Hatlewick. 4. Senior Doreen Layton does some research for her English term paper 90 Sponsors 1. Football cheerleaders Leisha Fuller. Jan Schaffer and Kristy Schaible blindfold ju- nior Marvin Bonnet during a Homecoming skit. 2. Seniors Brian Grabowska and Jodi Schauer help each other out during a shop class project. 3. Junior Greg Hoffman pretends he is Coach Clyde Naasz wihle classmate Annette Geffre plays a Herreid- Pollock cheerleader in the Junior Class skit on Homecoming Day. 4. Senior Rhonda Reis drives the ball past a Northwestern opponent Sponsors Leola Legion Bar See Todd or Leo Leola, S.D. 57456 D M Cafe Something Superior for Your Interior Mary Louise Lechner Leola Equity Eschange Leola, S.D. 57456 Terry Heider, Manager McPherson County Herald Leola. S.D. 57456 Mary Terry Hoffman Leola Bakery Leola, S.D. 57456 Agnes Swanson, Prop. Heiser's Jack Jill Floyd Linda Heiser Leola, S.D. 439-3461 Massage for Health Sylvia Arioso Therapist, AMTA Member 439-3338 Homestead Building Supplies Gary Guthmiller Leola, S.D. 439-3321 5 3 Sponsors 91 Autographs Brian Grabowska and Paula Albrecht share a slow dance during the Junior Sen- ior Prom. Kenneth Hatlewick crowns the 1988-89 Homecoming king. King candidates in- clude Troy Weig, Mike Wolff. George Weisser and Tarri Rott. Junior Jeff Zulk dribbles his way toward the Boys' District Championship 92 Autographs Top: English teacher Julie George gets a chance to recapture her childhood through a wagon ride as part of a pep rally. Middle Doreen Layton and Annette Geffre show their enthusiasm over their statistician positions. Autographs Junior Amy Schaffner shows off her locker decorations. Graduates take front positions as the 1988-89 Show Choir performs for the last time at commencement exercises. Autographs 93 Index A Academics 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26. 27 Albrecht, Patricia 21, 30, 31, 32, 34, 36, 64, 65 Albrecht. Paula 5, 30, 31, 32. 34, 36, 39. 64. 65. 92 Arioso, Benjie 10, 18. 30, 32. 36. 41, 45. 47, 51, 66, 67 B Beck, Brad 20, 72. 73 Bell, Karen 34, 54, 64 Bonnet, Donald 14, 30. 32, 37, 41, 50. 51. 66 Bonnet. Marvin 3, 4. 9. 10. 12. 27. 30. 32, 39. 41, 51, 52. 53, 64, 75. 91 Boys' Basketball 45, 46, 47 Boys' Track 50, 51 Bunke, Laura 6, 14, 28, 30, 32, 42, 43, 49. 64 Buntrock. Ralph D Daly. John 25, 41, 72 Daniel, Alverde 72, 74 Duvall, Darin 8. 10, 23, 27, 34, 41, 68 E Ehresman. Lanette 34, 39, 64, 65 F Football 40, 41 Freitag, William 70 Fuller, Leisha 10, 26, 27. 30. 49, 52. 53. 68, 91 Future Business Leaders of American 30. 31 c Geffre, Annette 6, 8. 9, 21, 30, 31. 32, 34, 36, 38. 54, 64, 71, 90, 91. 93 Geffre, Nolan 32, 68 George. Julie 18. 29, 72, 74. 93 Girls' Basketball 42, 43, 44 Girls' Track 48, 49 Goebel, Jim 34. 39. 66 Goeshel, Willard 45, 47, 68 Grabowska, Brian 27, 41, 45, 46, 50. 51, 56, 91, 92 Grabowska, Marci 22, 25. 28, 29, 30, 54, 68, 69 Grades 76. 77, 78. 79. 80, 81, 82. 83, 84, 85. 86, 87, 88 Graduation 15, 16, 17 Guffey, Mick 34. 39. 72 Guthmiller, Georgia 11, 14, 17, 30, 31, 32,3,56, 58, 74 Guthmiller, Jim 32. 36, 41, 45, 46, 64 H Hatlewick, Brenda 10. 11. 15. 17. 28. 29, 54. 56. 73. 91 Hatlewick. Ken 8. 30. 34, 39. 65. 71, 92 Heiser, Susan 30, 34, 49. 69 Hepperle. Doris 23, 30. 31, 72 Heyd. Malissa 29, 30. 32, 65 Hoffman, Greg 4. 13, 34, 39, 41, 45. 65. 72, 90 Hoffman, Jolyn 20, 32. 34, 39, 48, 49, 54, 69 Hoffman, Scott 27, 66 Homecoming 8, 9, 10 Hutson, Betty Pat 42, 44, 72 J Jasmer, Pamela 14, 15. 17, 23, 29. 34. 35, 38, 39, 57. 59 Journalism 28, 29 Jundt, Jeff 10, 20. 32, 69 K Kallas, Anna 20, 21, 32, 36, 42, 44. 52, 69 Kallas. Mary 9, 10. 15, 17, 25, 30, 31. 32, 33, 34, 36. 37, 38, 39, 57, 58, 63, 91 Kallas. Philip 3, 16. 19, 32, 33, 35, 36, 38, 57. 58. 60. 71 Kappes, Nathan 27, 69 Kempf, Tom 66 Kessler, Kenneth 32, 36, 37. 45. 56, 58, 60 Kessler, Lynn 29, 30. 32, 54. 58. 62, 63 Ketterling. Matthew 41, 45, 47, 50, 51, 66 Ketterling, Mind 9. 54, 68, 69 Kiesz, Kirby 34, 54, 65 Kindelspire, Polly 8, 10, 11. 15, 16, 22, 27. 32, 37. 42, 94 Index Index 48, 49, 58, 63. 74, 91 Kolb, Ann 32, 36, 65 L Layton, Doreen 10, 13. 14. 16. 17. 30. 31. 32. 34, 49, 54. 56, 59. 60, 63. 90. 93 M Maule, Marvin 70 Meidinger, Keith 69 Miller. Melissa 19, 27, 30, 32, 34, 42. 44. 49, 64, 66. 67 Morrison, James 3, 9,- 10, 16. 17, 23. 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38. 39, 59. 60, 61. 63, 75 Music 32. 33. 34, 35. 36, 37. 38. 39 N Naasz. Clyde 22, 41, 45, 72 o Ochsner, Jim 32, 36, 72 p Prom 12, 13, 14 R Rath, Renee 9. 10, 11. 16. 17. 22. 32. 34. 36. 37, 39, 42. 58, 60. 62, 63, 71 Reider, Clark 20, 45, 47, 72, 73 Reis. Rhonda 10, 11, 15, 16, 25. 30, 31. 32, 33, 36. 42, 57, 60, 63. 91 Rott, Jamie 32, 41, 45, 47, 51, 66 Rott, Tarri 10, 13, 14, 24, 25. 34, 41, 45. 50, 51. 59, 60, 61. 63. 92 s Sanborn, Shanna 9, 20, 30, 32, 42, 44. 52, 53, 69, 71 Schaffer. Jan 58. 8. 13, 19, 20. 27, 32. 34, 36. 37, 38, 39, 52. 53. 69. 91 Schaffner, Amy 30. 31, 32. 34, 36, 38. 39, 42, 44, 65, 93 Schaible, Kristy 26, 32, 34, 36, 38, 39, 42. 44, 52, 53, 67, 91 Schauer, Jodi 11, 13, 17, 28, 29, 34, 41, 54, 59, 61, 63, 74, 91 Schell, Belinda 6, 28, 29, 65 Schock, Ron 41, 51, 67 Schumacher, Robert 19, 42, 72 Schumacher, Tina 4, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, 42, 44, 67, 71 Show Choir 36 Snow Queen 11 Stage Band 39 Steckler, Toby 32. 37, 41. 51, 66. 67 Student Council 71 Student Mangers 54 T Thielsen, Chris 10, 69 Thielsen, Pat 4, 67 w Walz, Brian 4, 54, 65 Weig, Trent 32. 36. 37, 45. 47, 67 Weig, Troy 10, 24. 25. 32, 36. 48. 50. 51. 62, 71. 92 Weight Club 26. 27 Weisser, George 8, 10. 13, 25, 32, 36, 41, 60, 41, 62, 63, 71. 92 Wildermuth. Matt 19, 30, 32, 36, 67, 71 Wolf, Shelley 14, 29, 64, 65 Wolf, Shelley 14, 29, 64, 65 Wolff, Mike 10. 17. 32, 36. 56, 62, 92 Y Yost, Doug 17. 24. 25, 27. 32. 41. 51, 59. 63. 75 Z Zerr, Donnie 32, 34, 36, 39, 47, 69, 71 Zulk, Jeff 4, 30, 34, 41, 45, 50, 51, 65, 90, 92 Index 95 1989 Buccaneer Editor: Pamela Jasmer Adviser: Mrs. Julie George Photography: Terrance Ketterling of Hardin's, Aberdeen Publisher: Josten's American Yearbook Company Looking forward in so many ways to all the things our futures hold— summer sun and carefree days, then fall approaches and days grow cold. Some of us to college will go to study, learn and make new friends, while others make use of what they know to find a job, their schooling ends. Some to the Air Force, Army go; they train to protect our nation. Where our futures take us we cannot know; we head towards our destination. Looking back at the times we've had— friendships lasting throughout the years, all of the memories, good and bad; we've shared so many smiles and tears. We say goodbye as our time here ends and we place this book upon the rack; we wait to see what our future sends— Looking forward. Looking back. Pamela Jasmer Graduation night is a perfect time for seniors to be Looking forward, looking back. r ft - - 'v% •• c •'. ' A : .. ;•• •; ! , '■ , ? .• --fv'. ' I m k-'k ■-'-'■■ ■ «:5 . ah - - • ; . t ’ •-- « ; 'n ■ F ■ - ’ • •. v- N •';. £ . - - 4,W ' - . 'V5. . o - •'. • . Hi •V -. jj?! • « v S -m. r '. ' . . . . V . % c - % - 4 ' • . % %.1 • ' . a_J% - «►, «A a. vr-. ■ • - t: ' sfl $ r . : • . •• v - . ' : i ..• • , ••.•• ' ... T • ' - .Members’bf the Senior Class iQciude, FfoTM . Pam«lcf JaWier: n 3n Grat cJ sk;o.,-Irc?V j -f oto! Marf KgllaV Kenneth Kefcsler. DcJe “ � n rx v,r p mk k'irw Aiv bv