Malta Bend High School - Tiger Tales Yearbook (Malta Bend, MO)

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Livestock Judging Team Places First At District FFA Contest The Malta Bend Future Farmers of America enjoyed a very productive year. They started in the summer when they traveled to Buck Little’s cabin where they spent two days on the Osage River. To begin the school year the Aggies shucked corn at the DeKalb test plot for the main money-making project. Some of the money went toward the Barnwarming Dance held in October. The FFA officers attended the National Convention and American FFA: ROW 1: Andy Plattner, Kirk Gauldin, Treasurer; Vernon Schlotzhauer, Randy Slack, Giles Kiser, Kelly Owens, Martin Eddy, Mike Blackburn, Rick Kiehl, George Crutchfield, Steve Chevalier, President; Brian Mull, Royal in Kansas City-the highlight of the Royal was seeing Dolly Parton perform. In the spring they went to the Western Farm Show where they viewed various types of machinery. At District FFA contest freshman Gary Gorrell, who participated on the Livestock Judging team, helped his team win first by being the high individual of the day. Other members of the team were Rick Kiehl, Cindy Castle, and Ricky Blackburn, alternate. By winning District the team Buzzy Toliver, Dale Malan, Reporter; Brent Gorrell, 2nd Vice President; Jerry Boedeker, 1st Vice President. ROW 2: Ronnie Fain, Chaplain; Randy Harlin, Jim Kloeppel, Jeanine Clouser, Ken Castle, Sentinel; Raymond was eligible for State Contest where they received a I rating. State FFA Chorus members were Jerry Boedeker, Jeanine Clouser, Andy Plattner, Kirk Gauldin, and Dale Malan. On April 27 the FFA held its annual banquet. Don Cupps, a past State FFA President, gave the program at the banquet. Chapter Farmers Fred Castle and Chuck Gorrell were honored along with Star Greenhand Gary Gorrell and Star Chapter Farmer Robbie Harms. Samson, Robbie Harms, Ricky Blackburn, Gary Gorrell, Larry Farris, Kevin Wade, Cindy Castle. ROW 3: Bryan Thiel, Kevin Wansing, Joyce Driskell, Secretary; Doug Ehrhardt. 16

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Boys Eight-Members (RIGHT) Steve Chevalier, Andy Plattner, Dale Malan, Jerry Boedeker, Kirk Gauldin, Raymond Samson, Brad Ehrhardt, and Mark Coleman-received a II at State contest. Vocal soloists and state ratings, Mark Coleman I, Joyce Driskell II, and Michelle Harriman III are pictured with Music Teacher Marie Boedeker. Band member Mark Coleman won the rating of II for his bass clarinet solo. Brad Ehrhardt utilizes his spare time at Warrensburg District Contest with electronic games. Six Entries for State Music Contest Marie Boedeker’s music department enjoyed a very successful year at Warrensburg District Contest with six I ratings being won. Vocal soloists Joyce Driskell, Mark Coleman, and Michelle Harriman, Debbie Burfeind’s piano solo, Mark Coleman’s bass clarinet, solo, and the Boys 8 were all eligible for State Contest at Columbia. Making up the Boys 8 were Jerry Boedeker, Steve Chevalier, Kirk Gauldin, Dale Malan, Mark Coleman, Brad Ehrhardt, Andy Plattner, and Raymond Samson. The Mixed Chorus sang at District Contest and was awarded a II; their appearance at Central Methodist College’s Festival earned them a I rating. Other chorale entries at District and their ratings: Sextet 1, II; Sextet 2, II; Girls Trio, II; Mixed 4 II; Andy Plattner, vocal, II; Dale Malan, vocal, II; Martha Kiehl, vocal, II; George Crutchfield, vocal, III; and Kim Shields, vocal, III. Joining with interested community singers, chorus members practiced and prepared themselves for the Christmas Jubilee which was held in early December. Donations from the Jubilee went toward the Band Boosters’ current project. The Mixed Chorus made their debut of the school term at the Fall Concert and finished the year at the graduation exercises. 15

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FHA Meets Goal To Visit Betty Crocker FHA: SEATED: Cindy Castle, President; Jeanine Clouser, Treasurer; Jacquelyn Carter, Game Leader; Laura Castle, Historian; Bernita Harlin, Peggy Chevalier, Myrtle Everage, Paula Harlin, Susan Weekley, Kim Shields, Laura Gibson, Alice Ervin, Janet Hains, Joyce Driskell, Brenda Gorrell, Vicki Castle, Secretary; Martha Kiehl, Vice President. STANDING: Mary Carol Boedeker, Song Leader; Marcia Boedeker, Parliamentarian; Marty Webster, Sponsor; Lisa Wade, Kelly Plattner, Barbara Melies, Laura Blackwell, Tina Montgomery, Beth Schlotzhauer, Shelly Blackburn, Deena Moore, Linda Everage, Michelle Harriman, Debbie Burfeind, Christie Boedeker, DeAnn Toliver, Kathy Carter, Dianna Owens, Lisa Castle. From the start of the school year the Future Homemakers labored to increase their bank account to finance their educational trip to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Besides their annual candy sales, the girls joined forces with the Drama Department to host the Dinner Theater. Throughout the year the girls cleaned homes, baked cookies, catered parties, decorated cakes, and baked dozens of cinnamon rolls. When thirty of the FHA girls, sponsor Marty Webster, Anne Boedeker and Carolyn Gorrell boarded the bus for Minneapolis in mid March, the work all seemed worthwhile. After riding the bus all night, the group arrived in Minneapolis the next morning to begin touring. During their two-day stay, they visited Musingwear, Pillsbury, Maid of Scandinavia, Guthrie Theater, Walker Art Center, and Marvel Foods, an international Food distributor. The disappointment of the trip was at the Betty Crocker Kitchens; FHA members learned that their is no Betty Crocker. After learning the news that Betty Crocker was a fictional name, they toured the newly decorated test kitchens. While in Minneapolis, they stayed at a Holiday Inn where they enjoyed the luxuries of a heated, indoor-swimming pool. To celebrate the Christmas season, the FHA gathered at Sid Boedeker’s home for a gift exchange and dinner. In May the FHA closed out the year with its annual Parent-Daughter Banquet. Awards were distributed and chapter parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter and Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Gorrell, were honored at this time. 17