Mankato High School - Cougar Yearbook (Mankato, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1972 volume:

As the COUGAR '72 cover design suggests the illusion of reflection, so we hope this yearbook will reflect the 1971-72 school year. Since Mankato celebrated its Centennial Year in 1972, we also hope that COUGAR '72 reflects the progress of education in the past 100 years. COUGAR '72 Staff COUGAR '72 STAFF Dividers Andra Newell Carrie Weltmer Staff JoAnn Kitts Gayle Berry Album Trela Rafferty Joyce Love Classes Debbie Noble Bruce Taylor COUGAR '72 Adrian Meyer Organizations Barbara Blair MANKATO HIGH SCHOOL Sports Roger Neilson Shannon Mlynar MANKATO, KANSAS Carrie Weltmer Roger Neilson Published by Adrian Meyer Activities Donna Heskett American Yearbook Co. Bruce Taylor Ron Rothchild School Life Brenda Huntsinger Joyce Love Roger Neilson Ron Rothchild Grade Junior High Jerry Johnson Trela Rafferty Advertising Mary Jane Smith Gayle Berry Adviser Mrs. Carol Mlynar 2 NELSON KEELER HELEN RUSSELL TIM WILSON GEORGE JENSEN Nelson Keeler, present presi- dent of the school board, has ser- ved on the Board of Education for seven years, as has Jim Wilson. George Jensen and G.W. Berne- king are in their third years of service on the Board. Mrs. Helen Russell, Newell Alexander, and Paul Dahl are new members. Jerome McColey (Opposite page) has served three terms as superintendent of U. S. D. 278. Robert Mlynar has completed his fourth year as high school princi- pal and Wayne Dunn his fifth year as grade school and junior high school principal. Duane Snyder has been the district school counselor for four years. Secretary for the district office is Mrs. Sondra Decker; high school secretary is Mrs. Jeanie Blair and grade-junior high school secretary is Mrs. Berneita McElroy. G.W. BERNEKING Administration JEROME Me COLEY U. S. D. 278 Superintendent DUANE SNYDER U.S.D.-278 Counselor ROBERT MLYNAR High School Principal MRS. BERNEITA Me ELROY Grade-Jr. High Secretary WAYNE DUNN Grade-Jr. High Principal MRS. JEAN1E BLAIR High School Secretary MRS. SONDRA DECKER U.S.D. 278 Secretary 5 Faculty MISS RACHEL BALES Fort Hays, B.S. Uni. of Denver MISS ADELAIDE REGNIER Panhandle A. G M., A.B. Uni. of Utah, M. S. MRS. RACHEL DODD Uni. of Wichita, B.S. Kansas University MRS. MYRA LANDIS Kansas Wesleyan, B.S. Fort Hays MRS. GENEVIEVE MUNSEY Marymount, A.B. K.S.C. M.S. DON ANDERSON MRS. GAYE ANDERSON Bethany, B.S. Bethany, B.F.A. K.S.T.C. 6 JAMES AUSTIN Kansas Wesleyan, B.M. GERALD ELWOOD Northwestern Okla., B.S. Fort Hays MRS. CAROL MLYNAR Fort Hays, B.S. Kansas State DAVID BOTHWELL Kansas State, B.S.-M.S. BOB ROBINSON Kansas University, B.S. JACKSON McGREW K.S.T.C, B.S. K.S.C. 7 Cougars of all sizes are al- ways hungry. Five cooks worked hard every day to provide them with a noon meal. In the grade school and junior high school were Mrs. Edith Love Eva Wiley, Mrs. Thelma Freeman, and Mrs Freeda Seals (left). Mrs. Edith Love and Mrs. Charlotte Mur- ray (upper left) prepared meals in the high school. Karen Eilert and Brenda Fullerton (above) were student helpers. Ecology was on everyone's mind in 1971-72. But custo- dians wonder what's new? . They have been pollution fighters for a long time. Daily they battle dirt, trash, and lit- ter. Fighting grime in the grade school and junior high school were Carl Patton, Glen Rightmeier, and James Jensen (right). Hank Diamond (below) was head custodian. Bob Mon- ro and Forrest Dempsey (below right) were high school custodians. Students helpers were Cheryl Pletcher, Warren Heinen, Linda Eilert and Debbie Neilson. GAYLE ELAINE BERRY MICHAEL CORTNER PHILLIP D. ESSUNGER BARBARA DIANE BLAIR FRED EILERT JOHN R. HARVEY (V. Pres.) STEVEN KEITH BOHNERT KAREN ANN EILERT DONNA HESKETT (Pres.) 12 V V 'i KARL HESSER JENNIFER BEA HOWLAND BRENDA L. HUNTSINGER ROBIN HESSER CARY EVAN HILTGEN JERRY JOHNSON JOANN KITTS 13 Seniors RICK LEHRLING JOYCE ARLENE LOVE ADRIAN MEYER ANGELA MARIE MEYER JEROME MADISON McCOLEY CLAYTON McNABB, JR. SHANNON DALE MLYNAR 14 ROGER NEILSON TRELA DIANE RAFFERTY KEITH EUGENE ROE ANDRA RAE NEWELL RICHARD RIGHT MEIER RONALD ROTHCHILD DEBBIE LYNN NOBLE (Sec.) TERRI ROBINSON RONNY SIMON (Stu. Co.) 15 MARY JANE SMITH ROBERTA MAE SMITH BRUCE TAYLOR, (Treas.) ROGER WAKEFIELD CARRIE ANN WELTMER Classmates Since Kindergarten 16 Jack Alcorn Wade Alexander Jack Beck Jayne Be me king Carole Blain Rick Cleveland Sherry Conner Rick Diamond Tim Dodd Margaret Eilert Sherrilyn Esslinger Diane Grout Marilyn Hamilton Scott Hamilton Charles Harder Warren Heinen Lawrence Holl Danny Kennedy Rick Leece Lynette Lehrling 17 Steve McAtee Jack McGrew Wally McNabb Richard Minear Mark Munsey Susan Murray Debra Neilson Eric Nelson Lynn Newell Harlen Noble Terry Ortman Kenny Reiter Paula Rightmeier Bobby Robinson Barbara Roe Dane Rogers Steve Rogers Susan Rourke Mike Seals Henry Smith 18 CLASS OFFICERS Rick Diamond.........President Rick Leece...........V. President Lynette Lehrling.....Secretary Jayne Berneking......Treasurer Wade Alexander.......Stu. Co. Rebecca Smith Bruce Snyder Richard Stansbury John Turner Jack Tyler Roger Wagner Dorothea Weltmer 19 Richard Bartholomew Marla Berg Deidra Blecha Carol Bohnert Ron Calcote Denise Diamond Mark Douglas Randy Gates Mickie Hendrix Jeanette Hiltgen Jeanine Hiltgen James Hoard Terry Howland John Huntsinger Mark Hurd Mary Jensen Tony Johnson Mike Minear Debbie Munsey Kathy Neilson ?0 Terri Newell Jeff Pierce Susan Pierce Cheryl Pletcher Ramona Rehmert Jeff Robinson Marlin Rothchild Cathy T ask a Judy Tyler Vicki Tyler Roy Wakefield Kenny Walker CLASS OFFICERS Ron Calcote..........President Mickie Hendrix.......V. President Cathy Taska...........Secretary Jeanine Hiltgen.......Treasurer Kathy Neilson........Stu. Co. 21 Wes Alexander Rhonda Andrews Judy Badger Richard Blair Mark Blew Lynette Bradrick Katrina Calcote Bill Conner Denise Dahl Rebecca Diamond Becky Doyle Brad Duncan Steve Dunstan Kenny Eilert Linda Eilert Pat Eilert Lore it a Esslinger Brenda Fullerton Lynn Goodall Ricky Hancock 22 Susan Harder Alvin Heinen Mike Heskett Bill Hesser Jack Hoard Marilyn Hulbert Myrna Imler Jeff Keeler Dennis Kennedy Marta Leonard David McCammon Paula McNabb Camilla Meyer Curtis Moser Scott Neilson Lisa Nelson Don Oiler Colleen Pletcher Marty Rafferty Roger Reiter 23 Becky Diamond Patti Seals ... . Mary Rothchild Kathy Rourke Patti Seals Anna Smith Mike Snyder Vicki Spiegel Cindy Studer Christy Turner Stu. Co. President Treasurer V. President Secretary 24 Clarinets: Katrina Calcote Vicki Speigel Ramona Rehmert Carol Bohnert Patti Seals Debbie Munsey Judy Tyler Gayle Berry Roberta Smith Marilyn Hamilton Trumpets: Eric Nelson Steve McAtee Scott Hamilton Mark Munsey Paula Rightmeier Ron Calcote Steve Dunstan Marla Berg Brad Duncan Richard Blair Loreita Esslinger Trombones: Bruce Snyder Carrie Weltmer Lynn Newell Shannon Mlynar Tubas: Wade Alexander Tim Dodd Cymbals: Andra Newell Snare drums: Jeff Keeler Dorothea Weltmer J. M. McColey Wes Alexander Bass drum: J.B. Turner 26 Saxophones: Joyce Love Mike Snyder Marty Rafferty Deidra Blecha Tenor saxes: Barbara Blair Becky Doyle Bass clarinet: Diane Grout Flutes: Barbara Roe Rebecca Smith Lisa Nelson Majorette: Carole Blair Flag Carrier: Mickie Hendrix Twirlers: Sherrilyn Esslinger Terri Newell Sue Ann Weaverling Lynette Lehrling Banner Carriers: Terri Robinson Cathy Taska Instructor: Jim Austin Vocal music classes included seventy-five students. Fifty-three were in Girls’ Glee Club; twenty-two boys combined with Girls' Glee Club to form Mixed Chorus. The groups were directed by Jim Austin. ROSTER OF MALE VOICES IN MIXED CHORUS: Mike Cortner, Ronnie Simon, Rick Leece, Wade Al- exander, Shan Mlynar, J. M. McColey, Rick Diamond, Tim Dodd, John Huntsinger, Jack Alcorn, Wes Alexander, Jeff Keeler, Steve Dunstan, Richard Blair, Eric Nelson, Mike Seals, Richard Rightmeier, Henry Smith, Mark Douglas, Rick Lehrling, Richard Bartholomew, Brad Duncan, Terry Howland. 28 GIRLS' GLEE ROSTER: Susan Rourke Carole Blair Marilyn Hamilton Paula Rightmeier Cathy Taska Donna Heskett JoAnn Kitts Mary Jensen Carol Bohnert Susan Harder Camilla Meyer Brenda Fullerton Debbie Noble Margaret Eilert Mary Rothchild Rhonda Andrews Cindy Stude r Judy Tyler Ramona Rehmert Myrna Imler Becky Diamond Barbara Blair Andra Newell Jayne Berneking Judy Badger Kathy Rourke Christy Turner Jeanette Hiltgen Jeanine Hiltgen Susan Pierce Patte Seals Lynette Bradrick Linda Eilert Debbie Neilson Mickie Hendrix Terry Robinson Carrie Weltmer Loreita Esslinger Colleen Pletcher Susan Murray Brenda Huntsinger Karen Eilert Sherrylynn Esslinger Mary Jane Smith Lisa Nelson Kathy Neilson Denise Diamond Terri Newell Cheryl Pletcher Denise Dahl Paula McNabb Lynette Lehrling DANCE BAND ROSTER: Diane Grout Carrie Weltmer Bruce Snyder J.M. McColey Paula Rightmeier Steve Dunstan Ron Calcote Mark Munsey Becky Doyle Barbara Blair Joyce Love Mike Sndyer Marty Rafferty Gayle Berry Director: Jim Austin APRIL ARRIVAL ROSTER: Diane Grout Bruce Snyder Mark Munsey Ron Calcote J.M. McColey John Huntsinger Shannon Mlynar Charles Harder Henry Smith Richard Blair Ron Simon Carrie Weltmer Andra Newell Terry Robinson Barbara Blair Donna Heskett Sherry Esslinger Director: Jim Austin 29 Over 100 students and Jim Austin comprised the MHS music department. Marching band, concert band, April Arrival, dance band, pep band, cho- ruses, trios, solos and emsembles were formed from these students. Contest entrants were Bruce Snyder, Barbara Roe, Becky Smith, Mark Munsey, Mike Snyder, Steve Dunstan and Dorothea Weltmer. 30 31 TRUMPET TRIO: ' Mark Munsey Paula Rightmeier Steve Dunstan DIRECTOR: Jim Austin TROMBONE TRIO: Lynn Newell Carrie Weltmer Bruce Snyder 32 SAX QUARTETTE: Barbara Blair Joyce Love Gayle Berry Mike Snyder The last performance ! 33 34 Art classes - MRS. GAYE ANDERSON, instructor Students in Mrs. Munsey's foreign language classes not only learn to read and to speak in Spanish and French, but they also lean something of the history and color of the country whose language they are learning. Posters, art cen- ters, models, and mem- orabilia emphasize the culture of these nations. Mrs. Genevieve Munsey reigns alone over the Foreign Language de- partment with its cub- byholes for sound and electronic equipment. Approximately forty students, from grades seven through twelve, attend classes in this room daily. Spanish and French classes are offered from elemen- tary to advanced courses. 35 Fifty-eight students were enrolled in the Business De- partment. Courses taught were bookkeeping, shorthand, and typing I and II. MRS. MYRA LANDIS was the instructor. 36 Approximately one hundred students were enrolled in math classes taught by Miss Adelaide Regnier, Dennis Lauritzen and Gerald Elwood. Courses offered were General Math, Algebra I and II, Geome- try, and Senior Math. Nearly sixty students were instructed by Jackson McGrew in science classes. Courses offered were Botany, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics. Pictures show Biology students peering into microscopes for notebook drawing; Chemistry students mixing a concoction (hopefully not combustible); Miss Regnier's Geometry class, a student in Senior Math receiving individual help; and a light moment in Biology. 37 Eight separate courses were offered to the 184 students enrolled in the English department: English I, II, III, IV, Speech, Debate (new this year), Journalism and College Prepara- tory English. Pictures show Mrs. Mlynar's Journalism class (also the yearbook staff); Mrs. McColey's freshman English class; and a debate panel in lively discussion. 38 The Social Science department offered six courses to 113 MHS students: American History, American Govern- ment, World History, Current Affairs, Psychology, and Sociology. Classes were taught by Bob Robinson and Vernie Hendrix. Pictures show Mr. Robinson's world History class, Mr. Hendrix's enjoying reading his lesson, and Mr. Hendrix proving a point to a couple of doubtful students. 39 40 41 42 Approximately 100 junior and senior high students were enrolled in shop classes. GERALD ELWOOD taught Industrial Arts. DAVID BOTHWELL taught Vocational Agriculture. 43 COUGARETTE COUNCIL Jayne Bemeking Barbara Blair Carole Balir Lynette Bradrick Becky Diamond Brenda Huntsinger Susan Murray Andra Newell Debbie Noble Terry Robinson Susan Rourke Sue Ann Weaverling Carrie Weltmer Seniors: Gayle Berry Barbara Blair Jennifer Howland Brenda Huntsinger Jo Ann Kitts Joyce Love Andra Newell Debbie Noble Trela Rafferty Terry Robinson Mary Jane Smith Roberta Smith Carrie Weltmer 46 Juniors: Jayne Berneking Carole Blair Sherry Esslinger Diane Grout Marilyn Hamilton Lynette Lehrling Susan Murray Lynn Newell Paula Rightmeier Barbara Roe Susan Rourke Sophomores: Marla Berg Deidra Blecha Carol Bohnert Denise Diamond Mickie Hendrix Jeanette Hiltgen Jeanine Hiltgen Mary Jensen Debbie Munsey Kathy Neilson Terri Newell Susan Pierce Cheryl Pletcher Ramona Rehmert Cathy Taska Judy Tyler Vicky Tyler Sue Ann Weaverling Freshmen: Rhonda Andrews Judy Badger Lynette Bradrick Katrina Calcote Denise Dahl Rebecca Diamond Linda Eilert Loreita Esslinger Brenda Fullerton Susan Harder Marilyn Hulbert Myrna Imler Marta Leonard Paula McNabb Camilla Meyer Lisa Nelson Coleen Pletcher Kathy Rourke Mary Rothchild Anna Smith Patti Seals Cindy Studer Vickie Spiegel Christie Turner Barbara Wiley SIX CHEERLEADERS were elected by the the MHS student body to serve during the 1971-72 school term. They were (TOP ROW) Barbara Blair, Terry Robinson; (SEC- OND ROW) Carrie Weltmer, Andra Newell, Jayne Berneking; (THIRD ROW) Susan Mur- ray. Andra Newell was head cheerleader. MHS purchased new uniforms for the group--purple skirts with white pleat insets, and white short sleeved sweaters with V- trim in purple. New purple and white plas- tic shakers completed the uniforms. In late August the six attended the Na- tional Cheerleaders Association Camp at Rock Springs, Kansas. They returned with new yells, new vigor, and new enthusiasm. They are pictured below in their camp working” uniform. 47 FRESHMEN CHEERLEADERS Denise Dahl Linda Eilert Lynnette Bradrick Kathy Rourke HONOR PEP CLUB In the 1971-72 term an Honor Pep Club was created within Cougar- ettes. Members earned points by voluntary participation in school and club projects. Fifteen points qualified for membership. Roster of first semester members: Roberta Smith Brenda Huntsinger Gayle Berry Joyce Love Jennifer Howland Terri Newell Paula McNabb Sue Ann Weaverling Lynnette Bradrick Marla Berg Debbie Munsey Deidra Blecha Barbara Roe Jo Ann Kitts Debbie Noble Trela Rafferty Becky Doyle Susan Harder Mary Jane Smith (not pictured) Something new was added to Cougar- ettes---the BPC (Boys Pep Club). Uniforms were white pants, purple shirts and white ties. Bruce Snyder and Terry Ortman were delegates to Cougarette Council. BPC roster Follows: Wes Alexander Richard Blair Brad Duncan Steve Dunstan Kenny Eilert Ricky Hancock Jeff Keeler David McCammon Scott Neilson Don Oiler Marty Rafferty Roger Reiter Mike Snyder Marty Zadina Richard Bartholomew Ron Calcote Terry Howland John Huntsinger Mark Hurd Tony Johnson Mike Minear Jeff Pierce Kenny Walker Scott Hamilton Lawrence Holl Danny Kennedy Steve McAtee Jack McGrew Wally McNabb Mark Munsey Eric Nelson Harlan Noble Terry Ortman Kenny Reiter Mike Seals Henry Smith Bruce Snyder Richard Stansbury J.B. Turner Jack Tyler Roger Wagner Steve Bohnert Mike Cortner Jerry Johnson Richard Rightmeier STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR 1971-72 President Keith Row Vice President Tim Dodd Members-at-large Jayne Bemeking Diane Grout Shannon Mlynar Jack Beck Senior class president Representatives: Donna Heskett Senior class Ron Simon Junior class Wade Alexander Sophomore class Debbie Neilson Freshman class Lynnette Bradrick Cougarettes Becky Diamond M. Club Rick Leece F.F. A. Rick Lehrling Adviser Duane Snyder MHS was host to a K. S. H. S. A. A. spon- sored Student Council Workshop. Held on September 22, it was attended by StuCo members from surrounding schools. Shown here is Ron Simon in attendance at one of the section meetings. F.F.A. OFFICERS FOR 1971-72 Adviser David Bothwell Reporter Roger Neilson Vice President Fred Eilert President Ron Simon Secretary John Harvey Treasurer Phil Esslinger Sentinel Ron Rothchild Roger Reiter Wes Alexander Mike Heskett Bill Hesser Jeff Keeler Marty Blew Bill Conner Kenny Reiter James Hoard Ricky Hracock Marty Zadina F.F.A. Jack Hoard Pat Eilert Steve Dunstan David McCammon Terry Ortman Rick Lehrling Rick Cleveland Marlin Rothchild Richard Stansbury Kenny Reiter Dennis Kennedy ROSTER Terry Howland Richard Bartholomew Roger Wagner Scott Neilson Tony Johnson Curtis Moser Harlen Noble Wade Alexander Mike Cortner Jack Alcorn Jack Tyler Rick Leece Kenny Walker Roger Neilson Fred Eilert Ron Simon John Harvey Phil Esslinger Ron Rothchild Adviser—David Bothwell M CLUB ROSTER: First semester: Jack Alcorn Tim Dodd Wade Alexander Jack Tyler Mike Seals Mark Munsey Terry Ortman Lawrence Holl Rick Diamond Jack Beck Charles Harder Bobby Robinson J.M. McColey Ron Simon Rick Leece Keith Roe Jeff Robinson Shannon Mlynar Roy Wakefield John Harvey Cary Hiltgen Dane Rogers Second semester Harlen Noble Roger Neilson Rick Hancock Phil Esslinger Ron Rothchild Kenny Eilert 52 NKL All-League (basketball) Football Roster: Freshmen (not pictured) Ron Simon Jack Beck Tim Dodd Marlin Rothchild Charles Harder J. M. Me Coley Shannon Mlynar Rick Diamond Keith Roe Ron Rothchild John Harvey Lawrence Holl Jack Tyler Mike Seals Rick Leece Terry Ortman Warren Heinen Cary Hiltgen Wes Alexander Bill Conner Kenneth Eilert Alvin Heinen Jeff Keeler Mike Snyder Marty Zadina Rick Blair Marty Blew Brad Duncan Rick Hancock Mike Heskett Scott Neilson Marty Rafferty 54 MHS 1971-72 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE AND SCORES Osborne 23 Mankato 6 Downs 6 Mankato 7 Minne apolis 21 Mankato 8 Lincoln 22 Mankato 12 Northern Valley 13 Mankato 0 Smith Center 17 Mankato 14 Beloit 20 Mankato 13 Belleville 7 Mankato 0 Blue Valley 6 Mankato 16 The Cougar football team was coached by Bob Robinson who was assisted by Vemie Hendrix. Robinson wan was in his fourth year an as an MHS coach and Hendrix in his second. Forty boy two boys reported for football for the 1971-72 season. By classes there were seven seniors, fifteen juniors, four sophomores, and fourteen freshmen. Rutuming lettermen were Ron Simon, Shannon Mlynar, Keith Roe, ]. M. McColey, Rick Diamond, Rick Leece, and Terry Ortman. Lettering during the season were Bobby Robinson, Jeff Robinson, Jack Beck, Charles Harder, John Harvey, Lawrence Holl, Jack Tyler, Mike Seals, Cary Hiltgen, Jack Alcorn, and Roy Wakefield. FRESHMAN FOOTBALL ROSTER: Jeff Keeler Wes Alexander Marty Blew Marty Zadina Scott Neilson Richard Blair Mike Heskett Alvin Heinen David McCammon Brad Duncan Bill Conner Marty Rafferty Mike Snyder Kenneth Eilert Coach: Gerald Elwood FRESHMAN FOOTBALL SCHEDULE: Red Cloud, Neb. Lincoln Downs Smith Center Osborne Belleville 18-6 (loss) 34- 6 (loss) 20- 0 (loss) 34-14 (win) 36-18 (win) 12-12 (tie) 56 ROSTER OF VARSITY TEAM (A- and B- teams) Ronny Simon, Rick Leece, Jack Beck, Rick Diamond, Ron Rothchild, Shannon Mlynar, J.M. McColey, Charles Harder, Marlin Rothchild, Keith Roe, Tim Dodd, Bobby Robinson, Jeff Robinson, Roy Wakefield, Wade Alexander. Coaches: Bob Robinson Don Aderson (assistant) A-TEAM SCHEDULE Eastern Heights 70-47 Minneapolis 54-48 Belleville 52-53 Smith Center 56-40 Phillipsburg 76-55 Osborne 71-65 Jewell 72-42 Beloit 63-59 Lincoln 51-53 Beloit (tourney) 48-60 Belleville (tourney) 54-48 Minneapolis 57-53 Smith Center 68-43 Osborne 60-50 Belleville 50-45 Downs 67-50 Beloit 49-55 Lincoln 64-59 Beloit (district) 62-65 Osborne (district) 61-56 57 B-team: 12 wins- 4 losses Rick Diamond Ronny Simon Shannon Mlynar Ron Rothchild MHS Cougar track teams hosted the VKi track meet at Cougar Field. The beys' team, coached by Yernie Hendrix, participated in nearly a dozen other meets and scored a few points in most of them. Outstanding track star was Keith Roe, uartermiler, who scored sixth place in the State AA track meet. TRACK ROSTER: Wade Alexander Wes Alexander Jack Beck Richard Blair Tim Dodd Rick Diamond Kenny Eilert Phil Esslinger Rick Hancock Jeff Keeler Rick Leece Shan Mlynar Roger Neilson Scott Neilson Bob Robisnon Keith Roe Ron Rothchild Ron Simon Marty Zadina Coach: Veraie Hendrix GOLF ROSTER: Harlen Noble Steve Ac Ate e J.M. McColey Shannon Mlynar Mark Munsey Terry Ortman Coach: Gerald Elwood 62 lobinson Medley’rela jd Katrina Colcotl Terri Robinsdfc Carrie Wel pei Mickie Hendm 64 GIRLS’ TRACK ROSTER: Terri Robinson Carol Blair Diane Grout Sue Murray Jayne Berne king Carrie Weltmer Andra Newell Becky Diamond Katrina Calcote Camilla Meyer Myrna Imler Mickie Hendrix Cathy Taska Linda Eilert Susan Pierce Kathy Neilson Deidra Blecha Mary Jensen Deb Munsey Deb Neilson Lynette Bradrick Kathy Rourke Jeanette Hiltgen Vicki Spiegel Lisa Nelson Susan Harder Denise Dahl Coleen Pletcher Barb Wiley 68 ALL-SCHOOL PLAY PIONEER, CO HOME! by Richard Powell CAST Toby Kwimper Narrator (Lille Belle) Pop Kwimper Holly Morristown South Orange Alicia Claypoole A1 Carmine Blackie Queen Bee H. Arthur King Stick Man Tax Collector Sheriff Murph Gas Station Attendent Fisherman Dump Truck Driver Mr. Brown Mrs. Brown Mr. Jenkins Mrs. Jenkins Prop Girls Lawrence Holl Sherrilynn Esslinger Shannon Mlynar Terri Robinson Lynette Bradrick Denise Dahl Barbara Roe Bruce Snyder Scott Hamilton Charles Harder JoAnn Kitts Eric Nelson Harlen Noble Paula Rightmeier Rick Leece Jack McGrew Bob Robinson Jeff Robinson Roy Wakefield John Huntsinger Becky Smith Jack McGrew Roberta Smith Becky Diamond Myma Imler Patti Seals 69 72 On February 18 at the Downs-Manka- to basketball game, MHS honored the 1971-72 Basketball Sweetheart. Queen Brenda Huntsinger was escorted by Fred Eilert. Her attendants were Trela Raffer- ty, escorted by John Harvey, and Debbie Noble, escorted by Phil Esslinger. Flowers were presented by Susan Harder, Lynette Bradrick, and Terri Newell. Brenda was dressed in the Cougar Purple robe by Sue Ann Weaverling. A cake decorated with hearts was presented by Linda Eilert and Paula McNabb. Half-time entertainment was provided by the Mini-Twirllers, instructed by Andra Newell and Terii Terri Robinson. The Program was narrated by Barbara Roe. 74 75 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Keith Roe Jo Ann Kitts J.M. McColey Roberta Smith Brenda Huntsinger Andra Newell Becky Smith Diane Grout Barbara Roe Bruce Snyder OUTSTANDING TEENAGER OF AMERICA J.M. McColey Brenda Huntsinger JoAnn Kitts GIRLS' STATE BOYS' STATE Dorothea Weltmer Steve Me Ate e Becky Smith Wade Alexander 76 77 BIOGRAPHY COMMENCEMENT TUESDAY, MAY 16, 1972 Processional..............................Dorothea Weltmer Invocation................................. Carrie Weltmer Class President Welcome............................. Donna Heskett Appreciation..................................Andra Newell Co-Salutatorian Introspect ..................... Brenda Huntsinger Bless the Beast and Children .....Girls Ensemble Co-Salutatorian Ultraspect ...........................J.M. McColey One Tin Soldier .................. Senior Ensemble Valedictorian Retrospect ............................Keith Roe Presentation of Class...............Robert Mlynar Presentation of Diplomas.....................Jerome McColey Benediction................................. Carrie Weltmer Recessional.....................Dorothea Weltmer 78 BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY, MAY 14, 1972 Processional...................Dorothea Weltmer Triumphal March = Aida Invocation....................Fr. Roger Hough St. Theresa's Catholic Church ''Alleluia ......... Senior Mixed Vocal Ensemble In Orbit = On Course Dr. Stanley Letcher First Christian Church Benediction................... Fr. Roger Hough St. Theresa's Catholic Church 79 80 You Know You're At MHS When You See . . . 82 Andra Landers, syndicated columnist The Comedy Classics in Boys' P. E. I Smith Center's band at your Homecoming Burr Oak at your Prom A bunch of sick cats Walls of classic purple brick The Water Fountain Gang Ceiling Photography Class The Mole Patrol 83 1 11 Traffic jams on Friday afternoons A Senior Class with 97% fewer! Unique ensemble with two in a trio and three in a quartet The janitors staging impromptu fire drills Furrburgers being served for lunch The Soul Band Mr. Austin making ham salad sandwiches People wearing socks with sandals Ecology-minded students creating a roofing com- pound from Coke cans 84 Girls' Track records being broken Anxiety-stricken Government and History students cram- ming on test days Snoopy, MHS Superstar College Prep students showing more interest in chess games than in theme writing. 85 French students studying the Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau Sherman the Helmet Chomper Mr. Hendrix getting his hubcaps back on Class Night Graduates reviving the tradition of street-painting The Super Seniors of 72! ! 86 Upperclassmen yelling at pep rallies? ! ? ( £ , yes! ! 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Kelli Perott Christy Peterson Jimmie Scott Joe Smith James Smith Randy Smith DiAnn Weaverling Jeffrey Webber Miss Ava Cramer Michael Korte joined the Mankato Elementary School staff during the first week in March. He replaced Mrs. Icel Haegaert, fifth grade teacher, who resigned for reasons of health. FOURTH GRADE K.B. Anderson Patti Badger Valentina Bartley Anne Marie Blankenau Elesa Dunstan Jennifer Esslinger Shawn Gouldie Danny Hesket Julie Hendrix Alan Kinsey Vicki Logan Peggy Man Gary McCorkle James McNabb Sarah Jane Moyer Lance Newell Curtis Parsons Randy Peterson Garrett Phillips Vincent Ruder Mark Seamans Clay Silsby Sheryl Stouffer Mike Webber Tracie Wiley Lisa Wilson Jimmy Zadina Miss Geneva Ost 92 FIFTH GRADE Shirley Becker Delton Blecha Tami Dunn Timothy Gouldie Wayne Herrmann Tamara Hubele Jay Jensen Jeri Kennedy Jacklyn Leonard Kendall Nelson Tamara Noble Rodney Payne Lester Pletcher Denise Warne Susan Zade Mrs. Marianna Switzer FIFTH GRADE Rhonda Doyle Alan Eaton Miriam Eilert Linda Esslinger Cindy Free Kathie Hanson Deanna Hoard Leslie Hughes Barbara Lange Patricia Love Shawn Newell Matt Schlotterback Tina Studer Jay Smith Nora Jo Thomas Mrs. Icel Haegaert SIXTH GRADE Kirk Bemeking James Berry Pamela Diamond Crystal Hanson Gary Heinen Michael Higbee Arlene Howard Rex Hulbert Roxan Hurd Bradley Johnson Gilbert Minear Thomas Page Jon Rehmert Darla Reynolds Martin Ryan Ann Scott Cheri Shoemaker John Smith 93 Virginia Stafford Donna Stouffer Brenda Studer Angela Pierce Mrs. Janet Elwood SIXTH GRADE Leslie Bradrick Bryan Clark Lori Dunstan Diana Eaton Alice Eilert Kimberly Elkins Diana Heskett Beverly Hiltgen Julie Keeler Cheri Kennedy Ben Lange Jerry Marr Mike McCammon Paul McCammon Barbara McNabb Linda Moore Maribeth Munsey Tammy Seirer Jeff Weaverling Lynette Wilson Sandy Drury Mrs. June Dempsey SEVENTH GRADE Neil Becker Lori Blankenau Craig Clark Renee Dempsey Mike Eilter Monte Fall James Gouldie Ann Heinen Carl Jensen Deborah Johnson Sylvia Meyer Mona Neilson Kim Ost Julia Payne Ferna Phillips Judy Spiegel Robert Turner Janet Tyler 94 Dennis Lauritzen SEVENTH GRADE Wray Alexander Paul Bohnert Renita Dempsey Denise Esslinger Victor Eubanks Mona Hancock Greg Hamilton Mildred Hulbert Deanna Johnson Janis Louder Mike Mussard Cynthia Parsons Cindy Peterson Patti Rogers Trudi Taylor David Switzer Terry Wiley Henry Pierce Melvin Brown Q EIGHTH GRADE Steve Badger Gary Blankenau Gary David Darrell Doyle Linn Duncan Marshall Hanson Mike Herrmann Debra Hesket Patti Jonas Tommy Marr Tammy McCammon David Ortman Kathy Powell Roger Rightmeier Pat Ryan Ricky Scott Tadhi Silsby Paul Turner Mark Hoard Don Anderson 95 EIGHTH GRADE Terri Bemeking Mary Blair Darci Blecha Barbara Buster Duane Cady Duane Eilert Stephen Elkins Tamara Esslinger A. C. Fall Jerry Harder Debra Jensen Corlene Lange Patricia Me Grew Dee Phillips Lori Scott Lois Seamans Barbara Smith David Wame 96 97 98 Mankatp Junior FoptballTepm Mankato Junior High School Basketball Teams 100 DREILING’S DEPARTMENT STORE Where Only The Look Is Expensive Mankato, Ks. NEWELL IMPLEMENT COMPANY PARTS THE STATE EXCHANGE BANK Mankato, Kansas Established 1887 Member F.D.I.C. Jo Ann Kitts SCHOLARSHIP WINNER FRONTIER CAFE Don And Edith Mahaffy MANKATO CABINET SHOP HILLS INC. Mankato. Kansas Bud Hills Jim Hills Enjoy A g-o-o-d Meal? Go To The BUFFLALO ROAM Get Your Favorite Snack At The SWEDEN CREME Richard Minear 103 JEWELL COUNTY RECORD If It Is For Jewell County, We Are For It. RON’S BODY SHOP Ron Stouffer MANKATO LUMBER COMPANY 378-3243 J. J. OIL CO. Ed Owen BOOGAARTS 105 THE OLDEST BANK IN JEWELL COUNTY ESTABLISHED IN 1883 MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION THE FIRST MANKATO, NATIONAL BANK C. B. McNABB — Dealer 36-66 SERVICE Washing Waxing Lubrication Tune-Up Air Conditioning Mankato, Kansas 66956 Phone 378-3273 106 See A Show Go U To The T E LITE THEATRE MOTEL Mankato. Ks. Richard Minear things go OPAL. A. TEEPLE The Place With The Shoe For You! ABSTRACTOR HALSTEAD'S SHOE STORE Mankato. Kansas 107 Mankato. Kansas TV Antenna Repair Mankato, Kansas BUYING? OR SELLING? A FARM OR HOME? Write Box I or Ph. 378-3452 Contact the man who can let you know. (THE MARKET VALUE) W ALTER J. CAMPBELL Box I, Mankato, Kansas 66956 Farm Town Appraisals Farm Management Estate Planning Family Trusts Member of Kansas Society of Farm Managers Rural Appraisers See Me For: FARM BUREAU INS. Auto—Life Fire Crop Hail Workmen’s Compensation Cleo D. Hiltgen Agency Manager Mankato, Kansas 66956 Office Home Ph. 378-3611 378-3249 HELEN’S BEAUTY SHOP Owned Operated By Helen Russell Mankato, Kansas 66956 Ph. 378-3561 108 FORMOSO GRAIN ELEVATOR BRAD’S LOUNGE Games Sandwiches Fun For All Ages Coors On Tap Brad And Avis Isaac Nutrena Feeds, Bolts Washers, Asgrow Seed Golden Acres Seed JENSEN TEXACO SERVICE Goodyear Tires On the Farm Service Front End Alignment And Tune Up Phone 378-3234 109 LEHRLING CHEVROLET Sales Service Frigidaire And Admiral Appliances Phone 378-3471 Mankato, Kansas LOOMIS BUILDING MANKATO WELDING AND MACHINE Mankato, Kansas Ph. 378-3949 Metal Stockracks For Any Truck Or Pick-up Farm Tractor Dozers ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. G. E. Appliance Zenith TV Plumbing, Heating And Air-Conditioning 110 Sportinj Goods Vei Vedi LuncheoneHe Charlie — Jerry KRAMER’S FURNITURE STORE Mankato. Kansas J. L. Kinsey Fertilizer Sleepy Hollow Motel Mrs. Lyle Rafferty Mr. and Mrs. Wint Smith Waugh Oil and Gas Company Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Heskett Robert W. Munro Rhea Variety Store Michael Reager Mr. and Mrs. Dale E. Crangle Jim Gouldie R. D. Simon D.V.M. Carroll Collins Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Appleby L. M. Weltmer Rex Seirer Barber Shop L. E. W eltmer Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Beck Bowles Truck Line Inc. R. E. Weltmer Chris Cut and Curl Beauty Shop Tom’s Toasted Peanuts Buck Roberts Raymond Seems Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Ruder Ranch Bowel Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Cortner Kissinger Real Estate Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kier K C Cafe Cecil and Peggy Pierce Mankato Do-nut Shop Mr. and Mrs. K. G. Ball Stan’s Standard Dr. and Mrs. Merwin K. Peterson Kristi's Beauty Shoppe Roy’s Gift Shop and Used Furniture Wagner Drug Store Roy Naylor 112