Mankato High School - Cougar Yearbook (Mankato, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1976 volume:

Robert D. Mlynar 1926 — 1975 The COUGAR '76 staff wishes to dedicate this book to the memory of Robert D. Mlynar, who served as Mankato High School principal from 1968 until his death on September 27, 1975. G OJZJd C)(Ms jl Z, QorruruJL Vf jQci. fyk zn ncurw) Pt nJeJ COUGAR ’76 Mankato High School Mankato, Kansas The Journalism class presents this yearbook as a docu- mentary of the year 1975-76 at Mankato High School. The year was made up of poignant impressions, some tragic, some joyous. It was also the Bicentennial year of our nation. We hope we have confirmed your memories. Published by American Yearbook TABLE OF CONTENTS Barbara Buster Paul Turner Duane Cady Kathy Powell Dedication 1 Darrell Doyle J.W. Wilson Editorial page 2 A.C. Fall Connie Wood Album 3 Mike Dewaine Zade Organizations 19 Herrmann Carol Mlynar, Activities and Awards 27 Penny Nickel adviser Sports 39 Classes 51 Staff 63 Grade Jr. High 71 Advertisers 89 2 ALBUM Seniors ’76 4 GARY BLANKENAU DARCI BLECHA BARBARA BUSTER Seniors ’76 DUANE CADY STEPHANIE TUCKER GARY DAVID DARRELL DOYLE DUANE EILERT TAMARA ESSLINGER Seniors ’76 MICHAEL HERRMAN DEBBIE HESKET DEBBIE JENSEN Seniors ’76 PATTI JONAS CORLENE LANGE TOM MARR TAMMY MCCAMMON RENNY NICKEL DAVID ORTMAN Seniors ’76 KATHY POWELL ROGER RIGHTMEIER TADHI SILSBY BARBARA SMITH PAUL TURNER DAVID WARNE Seniors ’76 J. W. Wilson Connie Wood Dewaine Zade Class Officers: President— Tadhi Silsby Vice-president— Terri Bemeking Secretary— Debbie Hesket T reasurer— Tammy Esslinger StuCo— Barbara Smith Juniors Wray Alexander Nell Becker Lori Blankenau Craig Clark Debra Cleveland Renee Dempsey Renita Dempsey Mike Eilert Denise Essl inger Jim Gouldie Greg Hamilton Mona Hancock Wayne Hansen Ann Heinen Mildred Hulbert Carl Jensen 10 Juniors Mona Neil son Kim Ost Cindy Parsons Julia Payne Cindy Peterson Henry Pierce Patty Rogers Richard Scott Deb Snider David Switzer Judy Spiegel Robert Turner 11 Juniors Class officers: Deb Snider — President Janie Tyler — Vice-president Mona Neil son — Secretary Grant Mizner — Treasurer Craig Clark — StuCo Sophomores Arlene Avery Kirk Berneking James Berry Wanda Boyles Leslie Bradrick Paul Bohnert Bryan Clark Pamela Diamond Lori Dunstan Sandra Drury Diana Eaton Alice Eilert Crystal Hanson Gary Heinen Diana Hesket Michael Higbee 13 Sophomores Beverly Hiltgen Rex Hulbert Roxann Hurd Bradley Johnson Alex Judy Julie Keeler Cheri Kennedy Ben Lange Jerry Marr Mike McCammon Paul McCammon Barbara McNabb Gilbert Minear Beth Ann Mizner Linda Moore Maribeth Munsey 14 Sophomores Jon Rehmert Terry Shadduck Cheri Shoemaker Tammy Sierer John Smith Virginia Stafford Donna Stouffer Brenda Studer Andrea Watson Jeff Weaverling Lynette Wilson Eddie Smith 15 Freshmen Shirley Becker Delton Blecha Rhonda Doyle Tami Dunn Alan Eaton Miriam Eilert Linda Esslinger Cindy Free Dale Glade Tim Gouldie Peter Gordanier Kathy Hanson Pam Harper Wayne Herrmann Deanna Hoard Leslie Hughes 16 Freshmen Jay Jensen Michaele Johnson Jeri Kennedy Barbara Lange Jackie Leonard Patty Love Jaci Morrell Kendall Nelson Shawn Newell Tanna Nickel Rodney Payne Lester Pletcher Matt Schlotterback Ann Soctt Steve Shadduck Jay Smith 17 Freshmen Tina Studer Laurie Thomas Nora Jo Thomas Marcie Tucker Denise Warne Jim Weir Kent Wood Class officers: President— Kendall Nelson Vice-president Matt Schlotterback Secretary— Cindy Free T reasurer— Jay Jensen StuCo— Leslie Hughes IB ORGANIZATIONS Cheerleaders VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: (TOP) Mary Blair, Angie Tucker, Tammy McCammon, Deb Snider. (BOTTOM) Teri Berneking, Debbie Jensen. 20 FRESHMEN CHEERLEADERS: (ABOVE) Denis Warne, Marcia Tucker COUGARETTE CARNIVAL QUEEN: (UPPER RIGHT) Diana Hesket COUGARETTE ROSTER: Angie Tucker, Tamara Esslinger, Jackie Leonard, Diane Eaton, Barbara Lange, Cindy Free, Diana Hesket, Lori Dunstan, Deb Snider, Barbara Smith, Shirley Becker, Sylvia Meyer, Jeri Kennedy, Renee Dempsey, Cherri Kennedy, Renita Dempsey, Debbie Jensen, Crystal Hanson, Corlene Lange, Denise Warne, Judy Spiegel, Julia Payne, Tadhi Silsby, Marcia Tucker, Linda Esslinger, Arlene Avery, Denise Esslinger, Barbara Bust- er, Debbie Cleveland, Kathie Hanson, Roxan Hurd, Angelia Pierce, Linda Moore, Mrs. Munsey, Bev Hiltgen, Mari- beth Munsey, Leslie Bradrick, Lori Blankenau, Mary Blair, Tammy McCammon, Tami Dunn, Cherri Shoemaker, Deanna Hoard, Beth Ann Mizner, Connie Wood, Cindy Peterson, Darei Blecha, Teri Berneking, Ginny Stafford, Patti Jonas, Patti Love, Tammy Seier, Pam Diamond, Sandy Drury, Kathy Powell 22 Student Council Student Council: Gary Blankenau—president Jim Gouldie—vice-president Stef Tucker—secretary Connie Wood—treasurer Tadhi Silsby—senior class president Shawn Newell—Jr.-High past president Representatives— Barbara Smith Craig Clark Linda Moore Wray Alexander Sandra Drury A.C. Fall Leslie Hughes Kathy Powell David Ortman Judy Spiegel Crystal Hanson Jackie Leonard Concessions sales: Mildred Hulbert Deanna Johnson Debbie Johnson Adviser: Duane Snyder 23 National Honor Society National Honor Society is sponsored by Student Council. Membership is dependent upon scholarship, character, school and community service. Senior members are Tammy Esslinger, Teri Berneking, Barbara Smith, David Warne, Tadhe Silsby and Corlene Lange. Junior members are Deb Snider, Greg Hamilton, Judy Spiegel and Jim Gouldie. Future Farmers Of America FFA Roster: BACK ROW: Wayne Herrmann, Rodney Payne, Kathie Hanson, Kendall Nelson, Rhonda Doyle, Kent Wood SECOND ROW: Bryan Clark, Jerry Marr, Mike Higbee, Ben Lange, Brad Johnson, Kirk Berneking, James Berry THIRD ROW: Neil Becker, John Smith, Rex Hulbert, Mike McCammon, Paul McCammon, Kim Ost FOURTH ROW: Wray Alexander, Darrell Doyle, Duane Cady, Steve Badger, Roger Rightmeier, Gary David, David Ortman FRONT ROW: David Bothwell (adviser) Duane Eilert, Craig Clark, Marshall Hanson, Tom Marr, J.W. Wilson, David Warne Officers: David Bothwell, adviser; J.W. Wilson, reporter; Tom Marr, vice president; Marshall Hanson, presi- dent; Craig Clark, secretary; David Warne, treasurer; Duane Eilert, sentinel; Wray Alexander, StuCo 25 M-Club Roster: BACK ROW: Don Hague, Mike McCammon, Jerry Marr, Paul McCammon, Steve Murphy SECOND ROW: Gary David, Jeff Weaverling, Kirk Berneking, Bryan Clark, Rex Hulbert, John Smith, Tim Gouldie THIRD ROW: David Ortman, Carl Jensen, Jim Gouldie, Craig Clark, Wray Alexander, Ron Watson, Greg Hamilton FOURTH ROW: Steve Badger, Jerry Harder, Marshall Hanson, Mike Herrmann, Tom Marr, Roger Rightmeier, David Warne. 26 ACTIVITIES AWARDS 1976 BASKETBALL SWEETHEART At the robing ceremony during the half-time of the February 13 basketball game with Minneapolis, Barbara Smith was named 1976 Basketball Sweet- heart. Her escort was Gary Blankenau. Attendants were Tammy McCammon, escorted by Gary David, and Debbie Jensen, escorted by Roger Rightmeier. 28 29 30 HOMECOMING The 1976 Homecoming Queen was Mary Blair; the King was David Warne. Attendants were Connie Wood and Mar- shall Hanson; Tamara Esslinger and Jerry Harder. A robe and a kiss made the crowning final. Homecoming Parade 32 33 $4 Dare You aw, in's Award Studeilk|(top 10% in itate)! Site 11 Oil Ayy E Homeinalcer of REC Winner torian , M I' x K-State School of Engl i i nv “ K.S.H.A.A. Good Citizen Award R.E.C. winner Boys State 35 Fort Hays Sc ho I Dane HansenVo-Tech Scholarship ,, ■ mi fm. hfitch Juco Music Scholarship State of Kansas Scholarships DAR Good Cit 36 COMMENCEMENT HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1976 8:00 P.M. Prelude............................... Sylvia Meyer •Processional.................................Sylvia Meyer Pomp and Circumstance •Invocation.........................Connie L. Wood Senior Class Welcome ..........................Tadhi Lea Silsby Class President Appreciation.................Terri Lee Berneking Class Vice President Medley ....................Senior Girls Ensemble Patriotic Melodies Sermonette......................Stanford E. Murrell Pastor, Christian Church Presentation of Honor Awards .... M, D. Boyles Superintendent I Hold the Key ................ Barbara June Smith Salutatorian Sunrise, Sunset ...........Senior Mixed Ensemble from Fiddler on the Roof Be Diverse and Create a Distinct Trail Corlene Ruth Lange Valedictorian Superintendent Presentation of Diplomas . . . .Board of Education G. W. Berneking, President of Board •Benediction . ..............Tamara Renee Esslinger Class Treasurer •Recessional........................Barbara Lange Theme from Mahogany Postlude...........................Barbara Lange FLOWER:-------Carnation COLORS:-------Red, White, and Blue MOTTO:--------- Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail. Author Unknown POEM:----- My will shall shape my future Whether I fail or succeed shall be No man's doing but my own, I am the force; I can clear any obstacle before me. Or I can be lost in the maze. My choice; My responsibility; Win or Lose Only I hold the key to my destiny. by Elaine Maxwell 38 S PORTS Footbal FRONT ROW: Coach Bob Neel, Rodney Payne, Terry Shadduck, James Berry, Jay Smith, Shawn Newell, Delton Blecha, Wayne Herrmann, Jay Jensen, Alan Eaton, Steve Shadduck, Gilbert Minear, Dale Glade SECOND ROW: Steve Murphy, Mike McCammon, Brian Clark, Jeff Weaverling, Tom Page, Kirk Berneking, Rex Hulbert, Tim Gouldie, Ron Watson, Carl Jensen, Alex Judy THIRD ROW: Coach Don Hague, Marshall Hanson, Jim Gouldie, Roger Rightmeier, Steve Badger, Jerry Harder, Mike Herrmann, Gary David, A.C. Fall, David Wame Tom Marr, Coach Sam Porter Seniors: FRONT ROW: Steve Badger, Marshall Hanson, David Warne, Tom Marr. BACK ROW: Jerry Harder Roqer Rightmeier, Gary David, A.C. Fall 41 Cross Country COACHES: Don Hague Sam Porter Bob Neel CROSS COUNTRY ROSTER Lester Pletcher Wray Alexander Craig Clark Jerry Marr Matt Schlotterback Kendall Nelson Kent Wood 42 Volleyball VOLLEYBALL ROSTER: 1ST ROW: Terri Berneking, Diana Hesket, Beverly Hiltgen, Cindy Parsons, Penny Nickel. 2ND ROW: Darci Blecha, Linda Moore, Debbie Snider, Maribeth Munsey, Sylvia Meyer, Judy Spiegel, Connie Wood, Ass't coach Sandy Stroup. 3RD ROW: Sandy Drury, Leslie Bradrick, Crystal Hanson, Angela Pierce, Cherri Kennedy, Julia Payne, Becky Nickel, Cheri Shoemaker, Coach Don Anderson. 4TH ROW: Patti Love, Tami Dunn, Jackie Leonard, Deanna Hoard, Tanna Nickel, Cindy Free, Marci Tucker, Kathy Han- son, Denise Wame. SENIOR SQUAD: Terri Berneking, Connie Wood, Debbie Hesket, Darci Blecha, Penny Nickel. 43 A TEAM ROSTER (OPPOSITE PAGE TOP) Jerry Harder Jim Gouldie Gary David Rex Hulbert Carl Jensen David Ortman Brian Clark Greg Hamilton Craig Clark Wray Alexander Kirk Bemeking Coach: Vernie Hendrix B TEAM ROSTER (OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM) Brian Clark Jim Gouldie Kirk Berneking Greg Hamilton Wray Alexander Paul McCammon Grant Mizner Brad Johnson Steve Murphy Coach: Vernie Hendrix FRESHMAN TEAM ROSTER (ABOVE) Jay Jensen (manager) Shawn Newell Rodney Payne Tim Gouldie Kent Wood Matt Schlotterback Wayne Herrmann Coach: Sam Porter 45 46 Girls’ Basketball A-TEAM ROSTER: (OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP) Penny Nickel Becky Nickel Mary Blair Connie Wood Diana Hesket Sylvia Meyer Beverly Hiltgen Terri Berneking Sandy Drury Tammy McCammon Coach Don Anderson Manager Debbie Hesket B-TEAM ROSTER (OPPOSITE PAGE, BOTTOM) Coach Don Anderson Denise Warne Cheri Shoemaker Cheri Kennedy Beth Ann Mizner Tami Dunn Maribeth Munsey Crystal Hanson Kathy Hanson Marcie Tucker Barbara Lange SENIORS (THIS PAGE, FROM BOTTOM UP) Mary Blair Terri Berneking Connie Wood Tammy McCammon Penny Nickel 47 Boys Track Roster: BACK ROW: Coach Vernie Hendrix, Jerry Marr, Mike McCammon, Steve Murphy, Brad John- son, John Smith, Jeff Weaverling, Rodney Payne, Tim Gouldie FRONT ROW: Brian Clark, David Wame, Craig Clark, Carl Jensen, Jerry Harder, Marshall Hanson, Kirk Berneking, Jim Gouldie. 48 . Girls Track Roster: BACK ROW: Coach Don Hague, Tammy Esslin- ger, Mary Blair, Micheale Johnson, Cindy Peterson, Jackie Leonard, Wanda Boyles, Denise Esslinger, FRONT ROW: Coach Sam Porter, Deb Snider, Leslie Bradrick, Becky Nickel, Sandy Drury, Bev Hiltgen, Diana Hesket, Maribeth Munsey. Boys and Girls Golf Roster: BACK ROW: Coach Bob Neel, David Ortman, Grant Mizner, Mike Herrmann, Greg Hamilton, Rex Hulbert, Ron Watson, Jon Rehmert, SECOND ROW: Paul McCammon, Wray Alexander, Deb Jensen, Andrea Watson, Connie Wood, Mike Higbee, James Berry, FIRST ROW: Kent Wood, Shawn Newell, Matt Schlotter- back, Alan Eaton, Delton Blecha, Wayne Herrmann, Jay Jensen. 50 CLASSES Band BAND ROSTER: FIRST ROW: Clarinets: Debbie Jensen, Janet Tyler, Denise Esslinger, Cindy Free, Mona Neilson, Angie Tucker. Oboe: Mary Blair. Flutes: Brenda Studer, Ann Scott, Marcie Tucker, Patti Love, Debbie Johnson, Maribeth Mun- sey, Diane Eaton, Deb Snyder, Judy Spiegel, Tadhi Silsby. SECOND ROW: Trumpets: Marshall Hanson, Kent Wood, Mike Higbee, Steve Murphy, Tina Studer. Clarinets: Sandy Drury, Linda Moore, Crystal Hanson, Pam Diamond, Nora Jo Thom- as, Rhonda Doyle. Baritone sax: Grant Mizner, Kathie Hanson. Sax; Leslie Bradrick, Julia Payne, Jay Jensen, Cindy Par- son, Cheri Kennedy, Denise Warne, Beth Ann Mizner, Linda Esslinger, Tami Dunn, Kendall Nelson. THIRD ROW: Trumpets: Jim Gouldie, Kirk Berneking, Brian Clark, Matt Schlotterback, Tim Gouldie, Paul McCammon, Gilbert Min- ear, Jeri Kennedy. Bass clarinet: Julie Keeler, Tammy McCammon, Cindy Peterson, Wanda Boyles. Trombone: David Ortman, Craig Clark, Jeff Weaverling, Wray Alexander, Bob Turner, Shawn Newell, Lynette Wilson, Rex Hulbert, Les- lie Hughes, Alan Eaton. Baritone: Mike Herrmann, Greg Hamilton, Rick Scott. Tenor sax: Sylvia Meyer, Lori Dunstan. Sousaphone: Delton Blecha, Wayne Herrmann, A.C. Fall. Instructor: Jim Austin. Percussion: Tammy Seier, Jay Smith, Mike McCammon, Paul Turner, Darrell Doyle, Donna Stouffer. Trumpets not pictured: David Wame, Roger Rightmeier. 53 TWIRLERS (opposite page, top) Denise Esslinger Mary Blair Tammy McCammon Penny Nickel APRIL ARRIVAL (opposite page, bottom) Sylvia Meyer Mary Blair Mike Herrmann Tadhi Silsby Debbie Hesket Director Jim Austin Paul Turner Grant Mizner David Ortman Jim Gouldie Matt Schlotterback MIXED CHORUS (above) Brenda Studer Mona Neilson Tammy Esslinger Roxan Hurd Tadhi Silsby Debbie Jensen Cindy Peterson Sylvia Meyer Judy Spiegel Kathy Powell Julie Keeler Renee Dempsey Tanna Nickel Tammy McCammon Becky Nickel Cheri Shoemaker Corlene Lange tori Thomas orlene Lange Lori Thomas Pam Harper Ann Scott Tina Studer Debbie Hesket Lynette Wilson Deb Snider Leslie Bradrick Kathy Hanson Denise Warne Jerri Kennedy Barb McNabb Alice Eilert Connie Wood Crystal Hanson Marcie Tucker Diana Hesket Angelia Pierce Bev Hiltgen Ginny Stafford Stephanie Tucker Wanda Boyles Jackie Leonard Debbie Cleveland Arlene Avery Denise Esslinger Barbara Lange Director Jim Austin Angie Tucker Terri Berneking Mary Blair Terry Wiley Lester Pletcher Henry Pierce Tom Page Rick Scott Julia Payne Nora Jo Thomas Linda Esslinger Cindy Free Patti Love Renee Dempsey Deanna Johnson 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 ADMINISTRATION FACULTY STAFF Board Of Education Administrative Staff DALE BOYLES WAYNE DUNN Superintendent Grade—Jr—Hi principal Elem.—Jr. High principal B.S. and M.S. Fort Hays Emporia State DUANE SNYDER Counselor B.S. in Me. M.S. K-State Emporia State LEVETA WINSLOW Secreta ry Clerk of Board JEANIE BLAIR Secretary to high school principal BERNEITA MCELROY Secretary to Elem.—Jr Hi. principal 65 Senior High Faculty DON ANDERSON Business Driver's Ed. GVB, GBB Bethany College, BA E.K.S.C. JAMES AUSTIN Instrumental Music Kansas Wesleyan, BA K-State KU Marymount F. H.K.S.C. CONLEY CLEVELAND Chem istry PyPhysics Nebraska U., BS RACHEL DODD Home Economics Wichita State, BA K.U., F.H.K.S.C. GAY ANDERSON Art Bethanv College, BFA McPherson College C.C.C.J.C. DAVID BOTHWELL VoAg K-State, BS MS NORA DENNIS Engl ish Speech Eureka College, BA Western III. U. DON HAGUE Science FB, GT E. K.S.C., BSE Sterling College K-State F. H.K.S.C 66 VERNIE HENDRIX CAROL MLYNAR Social Science English BBB, BT Journalism K.S.C. of Pittsburg, BS Psychology Ind. C. C.J.C. F.H.K.S.C., BS F.H. K.S.C., MS K-State GENEVIEVE MUNSEY Foreign Language Engl ish Marymount, BA K.S.C. of Pittsburg, MS K-State F.H. K.S.C. E. K.S.C. SAM PORTER Industrial Arts Assistant coach Adams State, BA F. H. K.S.C. DUANE SNYDER Guidance Counselor K-State, BS in ME E. K.S.C., MS F. H. K.S.C. Wichita State BOB NEEL Social Science Assistant coach Golf S.W. Okla. U., BA S.W. Okla. U., M. Ed. F.H. K.S.C. ADELAIDE REGNIER Math Panhandle State, BA U. of Utah, MS SANDRA STROUP Library Assistant coach Nebr. U., BSE 67 Junior High — Grade School Faculty DORCAS WELTMER Kindergarten BS— K-State LADONNA FULTON First grade BS—K-State JUDY RICE First grade BSE—Kearney State LINDA NEEL Second grade BSE and MSE SW Okla. State U. DONNA DIAMOND Second grade BAE—F. H.K.S.C. SUSAN SILSBY Third grade BSE—K-State IRENE ORTMAN Fourth grade BSE—E.K.S.T.C. MARIANA SWITZER Fifth grade BSE—F. H.K.S.C. JUNE DEMPSEY BSE—K-State MA—U. of Colo. Greeley SUSAN DAHMS Sixth grade BS— Nebr. U. GLENNA ROSE Music BSE—SW. Okla. U. VIRGINIA ROE Title I BA—U. of Colorado 68 ELISABETH SMOCK Speech Pathology U. of South Dakota PEGGY GRIFFITH Learning Disabilities BSE—E.K.S.C. DONNA RAMEY English BS—KU GAIL SIMMONDS Math BS—F.H.K.S.C. MA—Boston College MEL BROWN Social Science BS—Sterling College CONLEY CLEVELAND Science BS—U. of Nebr. GAY ANDERSON Art BFA—Bethany College JIM AUSTIN Music BA—Kansas Wesleyan DAVID BOTHWELL VoAg BA— MS— K-State SANDRA STROUP Library BS—U. of Nebr. SAM PORTER Industrial Arts BA—Adams State DUANE SNYDER Guidance Counselor BS in ME—K-State MS—E.K.S.C. 69 GRADE-JR. HIGH COUGAR CUBS: BACK ROW: Shw Shawn Gouldie, Randy Peterson, Alan Kinsey, Jim Zadina, Lance Newell, Gary McCorkle, Max Hulbert, K.B. Anderson, Brian Hallgrimson, Danny Hesket, Scott Cleveland. SECOND ROW: Alan Porter, Jeff Clark, Joe Smith, Jimmy Owen, Randy Smith, Joe Gimple, Jim Smith, Eldean Griffith, Brian Murray, Barrie Murphy, Eldon Dunstan, Scott Mueller. FRONT ROW: Charles Murphy, Clay Silsby, Curtiss Parson, Randy Dean, Mark Mueller, Clifford Pierce, Mark Heinen, Roger Hansen, Randy Shadduck, James McNabb. Coaches: Mel- vin Brown and Gail Simmonds FOOTBALL ROSTER: FRONT ROW: Charles Murphy, Clay Silsby, Lance Newell, Curtiss Parson, Randy Dean, Mark Mueller, Clifford Pierce, Ricky Kinsey, Mark Heinen, Randy Shadduck. SECOND ROW: Alan Porter, Jeff Clark, Joe Smith, Jimmy Owens, Randy Smith, Eldean Griffith, Brian Murray, Barry Murphy, Eldon Dunstan, James McNabb, Jim Smith (manager). BACK ROW: Shawn Gouldie, Randy Peterson, Alan Kinsey, Gary McCorkle, K.B. Anderson, Brian Hallgrimson, Danny Hesket, Scott Cleveland, Scott Mueller, Jimmy Zadina (manager). Coaches Gail Simmonds and Melvin Brown 72 KAYETTES AND PEP CLUB ROSTER: BACK ROW: Susan Dahms, DeAnna Glade, Valentina Bartley, Terri Crone, Donna Ramey, Tammy Johnson, Ann Robinson, Margaret Gimple, Susan Zade, Glenna Rose. SECOND ROW: Julie Tucker, Debbie Gerths, Paula Heskett, Patti Badger, Lisa Wilson, Rita Robinson, Jeannea Higbee, Gina Claycamp, Virginia Shadduck. FRONT ROW (SITTING): Christy Peterson, Ann Alhman, Jennifer Esslinger, Peggy Marr. Anne Blankenau, Elesa Dunstan, Janelle Lange, Rebecca Esslinger, Sharon Hesket, Lori Duffey. FRONT ROW (KNEEL- ING): Vickie Logan, Julie Hendrix, Pam Hiltgen, Tracey Wiley, DiAnn Weaverling, Sheryl Stouffer. GIRLS' VOLLEY BALL ROSTER: BACK ROW: Tracey Wiley, Anne Robinson, Pam Hiltgen, Terry Crone, Tammy Johnson, Coach Glenna Rose, DiAnn Weaverling, Peggy Marr, Christy Peterson, Paula Heskett, Julie Tucker (man- ager), Elesa Dunstan. FRONT ROW: Julie Hendrix, Sharon Hesket, Margaret Gimple, Ann Ahlman, Debbie Gerths, Gina Claycamp, Jann Janelle Lange, Virginia Shadduck. JUNIOR HIGH BAND: BACK ROW: Jim Austin, James McNabb, Julie Hendrix, Sheryl Stouffer, Danny Hesket, Brian Hallgrimson. SECOND ROW: Shawn Gouldie, Alan Kinsey, Jimmy Owen, Randy Smith, Sharon Hesket, Eldon Dunstan, Rick Kinsey, Randy Peterson, Jeff Clark. THIRD ROW: Clay Silsby, Chuck Murphy, Mark Mueller, Brian Murray, Lisa Wilson, Randy Dean, Julie Tucker, Paula Heskett. FRONT ROW: Jennifer Esslinger, Barrie Murphy, Christy Peterson, Rebecca Esslinger, Tamara Johnson, Jeannea Higbee, Terri Crone, Peggy Marr. FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE BAND: BACK ROW: Todd Moore, Todd Bradrick, Kevin Jensen, Jim Austin, Dennis Shoemaker, Troy Dewey, Alan Hulbert, Bruce Burkhart, Jay Diamond, Julie Malcomb, Michael Eaton, Philip Men- husen, Craig Hallgrimson, Amy Washburn. SECOND ROW: Carla Kohn, David Rorman, Georgia Watson, Kimma Winslow, James Park, John Owen, DeAnn Warren, Steve Judy. THIRD ROW: Jane Snyder, Tracey Dewey, Michelle Mueller, Carla Thronson, Lisa Burkhart, Julie Martin, Wanda Gerring, Lori Parson, Linda Hanson. FRONT ROW: Ann Schlotterback, Starlene Esslinger, Diane Dunn, Debbie Thomas, Karen Grelinger, Tina Peterson, Tracey Ander- 74 son, Becky Free, Crystal Colson. JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS: BACK ROW: Pam Hiltgen, DiAnn Weaverling FRONT ROW: Tracey Wiley, Sheryl Stouffer, Julie Hendrix. STUDENT COUNCIL: BACK ROW: Julie Hendrix, Dan Blankenau, Pam Hiltgen, Shawn Gouldie, Clay Silsby, Alan Porter, Janelle Lange. FRONT ROW: Jeff Clark, Ann Ahlman, Charles Murphy, Vicki Logan. Eighth Grade Patti Badger Valentina Bartley Anne Blankenau Scott Cleveland Teresa Crone Elesa Dunstan Jennifer Esslinger Joe Gimple Dianna Glade Shawn Gouldie Eldean Griffith Doris Hansen Julie Hendrix Danny Hesket Alan Kinsey Vicki Logan Peggy Marr Gary McCorkle James McNabb Ralph Morrell Scott Mueller Lance Newell Curtis Parsons Allen Porter Rita Robinson Clay Silsby Virginia Shadduck Sheryl Stouffer Julie Tucker Tracie Wiley Lisa Wilson Susan Zade Jimmy Zadina 76 Seventh Grade Ann Ahlman K. B. Anderson Jeffrey Clark James Crone Gina Glaycamp Randy Dean Lori Duffey Eldon Dunstan Rebecca Esslinger Stacy Ewing Debbie Gerths Margaret Gimple Doris Gordanier Brian Hallgrimson Roger Hansen Mark Heinen Sharon Hesket Paula Heskett Jeannea Higbee Pamela Hiltgen Max Hulbert Tamara Johnson Richard Kinsey Janelle Lange Mark Meuller Barrie Murphy Charles Murphy Brian Murray Jimmy Owen Christy Peterson Randy Peterson Clifford Pierce Annetta Robinson Randy Shadduck James Smith Joe Smith Randy Smith Diann Weaverling 77 Sixth Grade Wiley Alexander Brian Badger Lori Becker Daniel Blankenau Sandra Boyles Todd Bradrick Bruce Burkhart Marcia Colson Tracy Dewey Troy Dewey Jay Diamond Diana Dunn Rose Eilert Starr Iene Essl inger Sherri Gardner Vicki Gerths David Harper Jerry Huber Alan Hulbert Kevin Jensen Karen Johnson Cynthia Logan Todd Moore Robin Morrell Michelle Mueller Lisa Osborne Julia Reiter Anne Schlotterback Dennis Shoemaker Jane Snyder Deborah Thomas Kenton Thompson Carla Thronson Georgia Watson Kima Sue Winslow 78 Fifth Grade Tracey Anderson William Blankenau Lisa Burkhart Crystal Colson Staci Jo Duffey Michael Eaton Steve Ewing Becky Free Wanda Gering Scott Gerths Erma Glade Helga Gordanier David Gorman Karen Grelinger Craig Hallgrimson Linda Hansen JoAnn Howard Stephen Judy Carla Kohn Martin Lyons Julie Malcom Julie Martin Philip Menhusen John Owen James Park Lorie Parsons Tina Peterson Andrea Pierce Kevin Shadduck Dee Ann Warne 79 Fourth Grade William Berck Martin Blankenau Mark Boiler Gail Boyles Gary Colson Debra Comstick Heather Crone Lisa Crouch Kristi Dunstan Darrin Esslinger Corrina Garst Tracey Gerths Jill Hecker Elizabeth Holl Judy Huber Xan Kadel Karen Murray Gregeory Parsons Matthew Pierce Larry Piper Timothy Porter Tammy Rottla Steve Spiegal Lisa Thomas Pamela Thompson Douglas Thronson Tammy Weir Kimberly Zeigler 80 Third Grade Gwin Appleby Angela Baskins William Crone Byron Diamond Gregory Doud Richard Gardner Jr. Michael Glade Pamela Grelinger Carmon Hanson Janet Huber Lloyd Johnson Jr. Molly Beth Kinsey Bradley Kohn Billy Laflin Pixie Lyons Brett McCammon Rebecca Morrell Jami Rafferty Leah Ross Patrick Schlotterback Brian Simonds Jeff Smith Michael Turner 81 Second Grade Troy Achtemeier Lisa Anspaugh Angelica Berck Diane Blankenau Curtis Claycamp Joe Colson Natalie Doud Tina Duffey Curtis Free Beth Griffth Andrea Hallgrimson James Hendrix James Hulbert Larry Johnson Michael Jones Bonnie Kohn David Lentz Angela Malcom Sheila Mohler Saundra Montaque Shannon Murray Michael Neilson Beth Pierce Andy Rohla Shane Ross Jill Seirer Melissa Shadduck James Thornton Marquret Thoenton Kay Turner Mark Turner Angela Van Engen Danny Watson 82 First Grade Wynn Alexander Ward Appleby Lisa Berck James Bothwell Kristy Comstock Brendon Diamond Lee Fogo Bobby Fulton Monte Garst Robert Glade Edna Gould Sharon Grout Darren Koester Jennifer Lentz Melissa Lyons Troy May Chad McCammon Michael McCloskey Susan McCorkle Penny Menhusen Rochelle Montaque Esteleen Morrell Scott Peters Carla Peterson Douglas Piper Karla Ross Mark Schlotterback Michael Schlotterback Amy Simmonds Troy Strnad Mary Ann Thomas Amy Thompson Dwight Thronson Stede Underwood Tammy Whitaker 83 Kindergarten Justin Basart Todd Burns Bennie Calhoun Jr. John Clark Stephen Collie Shannon DuVall Nikki Ewing Jeremy Fogo Michael Gorman Gerry Green Kirk Hancock Brian Harvey Susan Hoard Cynthia Kinsey Michelle Kinsey Brent Murray Marcia Ost Kimberly Payne Betty Pletcher Mikke Rogers David Thronson Shane Varejcka Jim Victory Dixie Wood Shane Zeigler 84 EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM May 19, 1976 8:00 P.M. Processional............ Invocation.............. Welcome................. Connecticut Halftime Drum Solo Graduation Address . . . Brian's Song .......... Special Awards and . . . Presentation of Class Presentation of Diplomas God Bless America . . Benediction............. Recessional............. Sixth and Seventh Grade Band Rev. Vernon Snider . . . .Vicki Logan . . Sheryl Stouffer . . . Anne Blankenau . . Eighth Grade Class ........Wayne Dunn Junior High Principal . M.D. Boyles, Supt. and Board of Education Audience Participation . . Rev. Vernon Snider . . Sixth and Seventh Grade Band 85 PATRONS MALCOM FLYING SERVICE, INC. Mankato, Ks. Phone: Bus. 378-9992 Res. 378-3829 Serving Agriculture By Air” COUGAR BOOSTERS Dr. William Schlotterback Dr. Richard Kimball R. W. Standerwick Mr. Mrs. Jon B. Menhusen Jerry Schaefer Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Beck Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gouldie Mr. and Mrs. James W. Wilson Dr. and Mrs. M. D. Peterson Rhea Variety Store Halstead’s Shoe Store Roy’s Wallpaper Gifts K and C Cafe 87 BOOGAARTS Your Best Yet Store Full Service Florists Original Arts Crafts Phone: 378-3713 120B North Commercial Joyce Holl Body Repair Auto Painting Glass Installation West Highway 36 Phone: 378-3930 88 DICK’S TV 215 N. Commercial Dick Burns Mankato, Kansas Till: VISION SERVICE INSTALLATION «'•' ' ' Phone: 378-3123 Also Dick's Apartments 89 LEHRLING CHEVROLET Chevrolet Frigidairc Horz CLEO D. HILTGEN GFM1BLES THE FRIENDLY STORE Farm Bureau Insurance Mankato, Kansas 378-3611 LEONARDS AUTO REPAIR Kenneth G. Ball 124 W. Commercial Mankato, Kansas Mankato, Kansas 378-3975 90 HILLS, INC. SLEEPY HOLLOW MOTEL Mankato. Kansas J. J. OIL COMPANY Ed Owen SUPERIOR MOTOR PARTS N.A.P.A. 91 THE STATE EXCHANGE BANK Mankato, Kansas Established 1887 Member F.D.I.C. Tadhi Silsby Scholarship Winner MID WAY COOP Mankato, Kansas Feed Fertilizer Seed Grain Stanley Ozmun — Mgr. CHRIS CUT CURL ASL _ _ SA Beauty Salon 309 High St. ' ✓ 5 Mankato, Ks 378-3118 HESSER TIRE BATTERY Safemark Farm Bureau Tires POWELL ELECTRIC Farm Bureau Batteries Mankato, Kansas C.B. Radios Accessories 378-3669 Mankato, Kansas 66956 CHUCK’S WHERE ITS AT! DISCOUNT EAST 2 Mankato, Kansas LOOMIS BUILDING AND ELECTRIC 93 BUFFALO ROAM STEAK HOUSE 94 JEWELL COTO RECORD JEWELL COUNTY RECORD If It’s For Jewell County, We’re For It. KRAMERS Furniture Store 402 N. High 378-3211 Funeral Home 107 E. Main 378-3211 JENSEN OIL AND GAS CO. INC. 114 West Jefferson Mankato, Kansas Phone — 378-3111 Quality Products Friendly Service PHILLIPS PHILGAS 95 Member F.D.I.C. Oldest Bank in Jewell County EST. 1883 Open 6 Days A Week Including Saturday Morning DREILINGS DEPARTMENT STORE BUCK ROBERTS Distributor • Phone 378-3924 Mankato, Smith Center, Herington 101 N. Commercial Mankato, Kansas Phone — 378-3832 Fertilizer And Chemicals Where Only The Look Is Expensive Toasted Peanuts Candy Chips Gum Elizabeth Reece Manager A Custom Application Montrose, Kansas Phone: 794-2477 HELEN'S BEAUTY SHOP Mankato, Kansas Phone: 378-3561 J. L. KINSEY FERTILIZER % K' k! Shopper R-K SHOPPER, INC. 97 International In Scope . . . But Mankato Is Our Home DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY Contributes to the Economy of the Mankato Area and Makes it a Better Place to Grow! Downs, Kansas Exclusive Distributer of Dubuque Products We Will By Your Slaughter Steers and Heifers Phone: (913) 378-3895 Earl J. Skahill, Gen. Mgr. DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY Mankato, Kansas MANKATO PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY Your Rexall Drugstore JEWELL CO. COOP. 123 E. South Mankato, Ks. £YT 378-3233 LP Gas Grease — Oil RANCH BOWL Open Bowling Afternoon Evenings 105 E. Main Mankato, Kansas Air Conditioned — Snack Bar M M WELDING MANKATO CABINET SHOP Metal Stock Racks For Any Truck Or Pick-Up Bulldozers For Farm Tractors General Repair Richard Minear — 378-3855 Phone — 378-3949 99 I .. m if.... DREAMLINER MOTEL West Highway 36 Mankato, Kansas Florene Blecha If Your Hair’s Not Becoming To You, You Had Better Be Coming To SEEMS BARBER SHOP Raymond Seems Mankato, Kansas : c YOUNG AND COOPER MOORE APIARIES Edna and Wesley Moore NATIONAL FARMERS UNION INSURANCE COMPANIES Roy Bradshaw Phone: 378-3212 Mankato, Kansas CREST-VUE MOTEL Carpeted — Air Conditioned — Color TV East Highway 36 Mankato, Kansas Phone: 378-3515 Fred and Helen Ahlman 100