Mankato High School - Cougar Yearbook (Mankato, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1980 volume:

Sad Soul, take comfort, nor forget that sunrise never failed us yet. —Celia Laighton Thaxter TABLE OF CONTENTS Organizations.................................2 Athletics................................... 11 Academics....................................28 Seniors......................................45 Underclassmen................................56 Staff....................................... 62 Jr. High, Grade School.......................71 Advertisers..................................91 A NEW BEGINNING '79-80 Mankato High School Mankato, Kansas 66956 FHA—PREPARING FOR Front row, left to right: Wanda Gering, Lisa Osborne, Saundra Boyles, Carla Kohn. Second row: Bonnie Tremblay, Karen Grelinger, Vicki Logan, Diana Dunn, Nancy Powell, Mrs. Rachel Dodd—Sponsor, Cindy Logan, Jennifer Esslinger, Rose Eilert. Third row: Tracey Anderson, Peggy Marr, Lorie Parsons, Janelle Lange, Rebecca Esslinger, Jeannea Higbee, Kimma Winslow, Mar- cia Colson, Karen Johnson, Debbie Thomas, Linda Hanson, Lisa The FHA Powder Puff game was held on Septem- ber 24, 1979. This year the Purple team was coached by Mr. M.D. Boyles and Mr. Don Anderson. The White team was coached by Mr. Robert Herbig and Mr. Dave Carlson. The referees were Mr. Gary John- son, Mr. Ron Roster and Mr. Vernie Hendrix. The cheerleaders this year were Randy Peterson, Kevin Jensen, Clay Silsby, James McNabb, Shawn Gouldie, Todd Moore, and Jeff Clark. Vicki Logan and Lori Becker dressed up as clowns and ran around the field grabbing the ball, heckling the cheerleaders, and teasing the referees and coaches. The ending score Burkhart, Lori Becker. Fourth row: Vicki Gerths, Tracy Dewey, Mi- chelle Mueller, Anne Schlotterback, Starrlene Esslinger, Julie Reiter, Gina Claycamp, Jane Snyder, Debbie Gerths, Lori Groves, Georgia Watson, Staci Duffey, Julie Malcom. Fifth row: Christy Peterson, DiAnn Weaverling, Tina Peterson, Becky Free, Crystal Colson, and Dee Ann Warne. was Purple—14, White—0. FHA's annual Christmas Dance was held December 15, 1979. The girls decorated the commons area. Decorations incuded a big Christmas tree in the mid- dle of the floor. PHRED provided the music. The FHA girls took their trip on April 22, 1980. This year the girls went to Topeka. They visited the Capital Building, the Historical Society, and they ex- plored the downtown area. They visited the Men- ninger Clinic and the Governor's Mansion before re- turning home. 2 THE HOMES OF TOMORROW The Mr. FHA Contest was held on April 25, 1980. The four contestants were Danny Hesket— senior, Kevin Groves—junior, Brian Badger— sophomore and John Owen—freshman. Events included setting a cover, peeling and coring an apple, decorating cookies, and sewing on a but- ton. This year's winner was Brian Badger with Danny Hesket coming in second. Sitting, left to right: Janelle Lange—Pres., Cindy Logan — Treas., Tracy Dewey—Stuco. Rep., Debbie Thomas—Vice Pres.. Standing: Mrs. Rachel Dodd— Sponsor, Debbie Gerths—Com. Head, Michelle Mueller—Song Leader, Julie Malcom—Com. Head, Bonnie Tremblay—Com. Head, Jeannea Higbee—Hist., Diana Dunn—Sec., and Jane Sny- der—Com. Head. 5 FFA Front row: Sherri Gardner, Randy Dean, Jeff Doyle, K. B. Anderson, Jeff Clark, Jim Zadina, Eldon Dunstan, Scott Cleveland, Clay Silsby, Curtis Parsons, Jeannea Higbee. Second row: Marty Lyons, Bruce Burkhart, Brian Hills, Alan Hulbert, Jim Stansbury, Kevin Jenson. Back row; Troy Dewey, Bob Gordanier, Barrie Murphy, Chuck Murphy, Wiley Alexander, Mr. James Penix, Brian Mur- ray, Brian Badger, Steve Robbins. OFFICERS: Top to Bottom: Mr. James Penix, Adviser Scott Cleveland, President Clay Silsby, Vice-President Jeff Clark, Secretary Jim Zadina, Treasurer Curtis Parsons, Sentinel Barrie Murphy, Reporter 6 freshman; Starrlene Esslinger, sophomore, Marcia Colson, sophomore; Anne Schlotterback, sophomore, Sherri Gard- ner, sophomore, and Kimma Winslow, sophomore. The Mankato Chapter FFA Sweetheart Contest was held on August 31, 1979 at MHS. Fourteen girls took the written test to determine the six finalists. Once the six were selected they completed in several contests. The finalists were: Julie Malcom, These finalists competed in watermel- on eating, greased pig catching, steel post driving, and board sawing which was topped off with driving a three wheeled-cycle through an obstacle course. The competition concluded with the crowning of the new Sweet- heart for 1980-81, Sherri Gardner. First runner-up was Starrlene Esslinger and second runner-up was Kimma Wins- low. 7 MHS Cougarettes of '79-80 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Top—Julie Hendrix, Christy Peterson, Diann Weaverling, Pamela Hiltgen, Nancy Ellis, and Jennifer Esslinger. Front row: Dee Ann Warne, Vicki Logan, Anne Schlotterback, Starrlene Esslinger, Saundra Boyles, Tina Peterson, Rebecca Esslinger, Peggy Marr. Back row: Gina Claycamp, Nancy Ellis, Elesa Dunstan, Julie Hendrix, Bonnie Tremblay, Diann Weaverling, Tammy Johnson, Christy Peterson, Sharon Hesket, Pamela Hiltgen, Kim Rudolph, Jennifer Esslinger, and Mrs. Gay Anderson—Sponsor. B-team Cheerleaders, left to right: Anne Schlotterback, Saundra Boyles, Tina Peterson, and Starrlene Esslinger. 9 SENIORS Patti Badger Nancy Ellis Jennifer Esslinger Peggy Marr Kim Rudolph Bonnie Tremblay Julie Hendrix Elesa Dunstan SOPHOMORES Saundra Boyles Starrlene Esslinger Michelle Mueller Lisa Osborne Kimma Winslow Honor Pep 79-80 JUNIORS Gina Claycamp Sharon Hesket Pamela Hiltgen Tammy Johnson Janelle Lange Christy Peterson Diann Weaverling Debbie Gerths FRESHMEN Tracey Anderson Crystal Colson Karen Grelinger Lorie Parsons Tina Peterson Wanda Gering MEMBERS Lisa Wilson Tracie Wiley Vicki Logan Rebecca Esslinger Jeannea Higbee Ann Ahlman Debbie Tabocof Lori Groves Sandy Rhea Debbie Thomas Karen Johnson Diana Dunn Lori Becker Cindy Logan Carla Thronson Georgia Watson Marcia Colson Sherri Gardner Tracy Dewey Jane Snyder Julie Reiter Vicki Gerths Anne Schlotterback Julie Malcom Dee Ann Warne 10 GOLFERS SWING INTO ACTION Left to right: Don Anderson—coach, Bonnie Tremblay, Debbie Gerths, Scott Gerths, Kenton Thomp- son, Clay Silsby, Randy Dean, Todd Bradrick, Jay Diamond, and Brian Murray. Philip Menhusen and Rebecca Ess- linger were also on the team. « in ti a IQ This year's team members going to the State Golf Meet were: Brian Murray, Randy Dean, Kenton Thompson, Clay Silsby, Jay Diamond and Scott Gerths. U VOLLEYBALL 79 First row: Tina Peterson, Dee Ann Warne, Julie Malcom, Lorie Par- son, Wanda Gering. Second row: Kim Rudolph, Michelle Mueller, Elesa Dunstan, Sharon Hesket, Saundra Boyles, Peggy Marr, Coach Duane Koukol. Third row: Manager, Ann Ahlman, Sherri Gardner, Janelle Lange, Debbie Thomas, Debra Gerths, Crystal Colson, Pa- mela Hiltgen, Carla Kohn, Gina Claycamp, Lisa Osborne, DiAnn Weaverling, Lisa Wilson, Christy Peterson. Fourth row: Karen Grelinger, Lori Duffey, Tracey Anderson. 12 15 FOOTBALL '79 FOOTBALL SQUAD, First row: Manager Kenton Thompson, John Owen, Mike Eaton, Jeff Doyle, Craig Hills, Troy Dew- ey, Brian Murray, Asst. Mgr. Philip Menhusen. Second row: Asst. Coach Larry Moore, Chuck Murphy, Todd Bradrick, Dennis Shoemaker, Brian Badger, Mark Mueller, Kevin Jensen, Todd Moore. Third row: Asst. Coach Ron Koster, Wiley Alexander, Eldon Dunstan, Randy Dean, Jim Owen, Randy Peterson, Barrie Murphy, Jeff Clark, Kevin Groves, Coach Gary Johnson. Fourth row: Jim Zadina, Lance New- ell, Scott Mueller, Danny Hesket, Shawn Gouldie, Clay Silsby, Scott Cleveland, Curtis Parsons, and James McNabb. WE THEY vVE THEY Clyde 0 34 LaCrosse 12 20 Marquette 6 2 Superior 0 7 Wilson 42 0 Hoxie 12 47 Sylvan Grove 6 0 Clifton 26 0 Quivira Heights 38 0 16 SENIORS, clockwise from (op: Jim Zadina, Danny Hesket, Lance Newell, Curtis Parsons, James McNabb, Shawn Gouldie. Scott Cleveland, Scott Mueller, and Clay Silsby. The Cougar Football Team had a successful season this year finishing with a 5-4 record. We had two new ad- ditions to the coaching staff, which were Coach Larry Moore and Coach Ron Koster. There were thirty mem- bers on the squad this year. Coach Johnson felt the overall sea- son was a success, considering the clas- sification of many of the schools we played. 17 A WEEK OF ACTIVITIES, A EIFETIME OF MEMORIES Seated: Kim Rudolph, Queen. Standing left to right: Shawn Nancy Ellis, Attendant; Lance Newell, Escort. Gouldie, Escort; Peggy Marr, Attendant; Scott Mueller, King; 18 19 C-Team: Coach Vernie Hendrix, Julie Malcom, Tina Peterson, Grelinger, Starrlene Esslinger, Tracey Anderson. Michelle Mueller, Crystal Colson, Becky Free, Karen GIRLS BASKETBALL A B Teams: Back row: Manager Lisa Osborne, Sharon Manager Wanda Gering. Front row: Kim Rudolph, Peggy Hesket, Gina Claycamp, DiAnn Weaverling, Coach Vernie Marr, Christy Peterson, Lisa Wilson, Tammv Johnson, Saun- Hendrix, Debra Gerths, Anne Schlotterback, Janelle Lange, dra Boyles. £ UJ £ NEW RECORD H V 37 Kensington 33 51 Jamestown 20 38 Valley Heights 37 40 Lebanon 36 41 Frankfort 39 47 Sylvan Grove 45 33 Linn 39 43 Hanover 52 30 Jewell 55 50 Riley County BVL League Tourn. 48 57 Washington 50 44 Hanover 45 45 Washington 44 29 Jewell 32 32 Clyde 57 33 Clifton 21 57 Logan 51 31 Quivara Heights 1A Regionals 52 58 Centre 56 48 Solomon 58 12-8 21 Left to right standing: Jeff Clark, Jim Owen, Danny Ron Koster, Dennis Shoemaker, Kevin Jensen, Wiley Hesket, Chuck Murphy, Randy Peterson, Shawn Alexander, K. B. Anderson and Coach Paul Osborne. Gouldie, Todd Moore, Randy Dean. Kneeling: Coach REMEMBERING THE SEASON . . . BASKETBALL 79-80 Left to right standing: Coach Paul Osborne, Wiley Chuck Everist, Jeff Doyle, Brian Murray, Dennis Shoe- Alexander, Jim Owen, Craig Hills, Chuck Murphy, Todd maker, K. B. Anderson, Scott Gerths, James Park! and Moore, John Owen, Randy Dean, Coach Ron Koster. Mgr. Todd Bradrick. Kneeling: Mgr. Kenton Thompson, Michael Eaton, 22 main This year's senior players were Danny Hesket and Shawn Gouldie. Above: Danny Hesket reaches for the jump ball. Left: Jim Owen up for the shot. Left to right standing: Michael Eaton, Brian Murray, Jeff Doyle, Craig Hills, John Owen, Scott Gerths, James Park, Chuck Everist. Kneeling: Coach Ron Koster, Mgr. David Gorman, and Coach Paul Osborne. 23 SWEETHEART 1980 The 1980 Sweetheart Ceremo- nies were held February 9, 1980. The candidates were Julie Hendrix, who was escorted by Danny Hesket, Vicki Logan es- corted by Clay Silsby, and Jenni- fer Esslinger escorted by James McNabb. Julie Hendrix was crowned the 1980 Sweetheart. The Senior Cougarettes were in charge of the ceremony. 24 25 BOYS TRACK of 1980 Front row. Left to right: Coach Gary Johnson, Shawn Gouldie, James McNabb, Danny Hesket, Randy Peterson, Michael Eaton. Second row: Jeff Doyle, Lance Newell, Alan Hulbert, Kevin Jensen, Eldon Dunstan. Third row: Jeff Clark, Dennis Shoemaker, Jim Zadina, Todd Moore, Mark Mueller, Scott Mueller, Kevin Groves. Fourth row: Barrie Murphy, Jim Owen, Chuck Murphy, K. B. Anderson, Wiley Alexander, and Jamie Parks. 26 MHS GIRLS TRACK Front row: Manager Rose Eilert, Carla Kohn, Lorie Parsons. Second row: Crystal Colson, Coach Duane Koukol, Saundra Boyles, Peggy Marr, Michelle Mueller, Tammy Johnson, Lorie Groves, and Dee Ann Warne. 27 EXCELLENT SPEECH RATINGS LEAD TO STATE 1. Lisa Osborne—Oral Interpretation of Prose. 2. Duncan Tremblay—Oral Interpretation of Prose. 3. Jeff Doyle—Extemporaneous Speaking. 4. Dennis Shoemaker—Extemporaneous Speaking. 28 HOW THE WEST WAS FUN CHARACTERS: Curley...................................................Brian Hills Lobo...........................................................Eldon Dunstan Miss Lilly..................................................Michelle Mueller Sgt. Major Turwilliger...............................Randy Peterson Ms. Claire Duloon....................................Saundra Boyles Sally..........................................................Kimma Winslow Dr. Samuel Sasquach..................................Kevin Groves Princess Grinning Fox...........................................Gina Claycamp Gold Crust Gertie....................................Cindy Logan Kate.........................................................Christy Peterson 29 THE ROMPIN' STOMPIN' COUGAR BAND The Mankato High School Marching Band per- formed at halftime during the football season. The fi- nal performance was a show with the junior high band. K-State Band Day was another day to remem- ber. The band's concert season was highlighted by per- forming at the music festivals. They also had a guest soloist for the Spring Concert. The Mankato Music Department was under the di- rection of Mr. David Carlson, a graduate from Empo- ria State University. Front row: Mr. David Carlson, Director, Craig Hills, Scott Gerths, Danny Hesket, Troy Dewey, Jay Diamond, Michael Eaton. Second row: Diana Dunn, Crystal Colson, Karen Grelinger, Tracey Ander- son, Becky Free, Tina Peterson, Ann Schlotterback, Starrlene Esslinger. Third row: Jennifer Esslinger, Carla Kohn, Jane Snyder, Saundra Boyles, Christy Peterson, Tammy Johnson, Rebecca Esslinger, Jeannea Higbee, Wanda Gering, Lorie Parsons, David Gorman. Fourth row: Brian Murray, Dennis Shoemaker, Chuck Murphy, Lisa Burkhart, Georgia Watson, Dee Ann Warne, Kimma Winslow, Kevin Jensen, James Park. Fifth row: Sharon Hesket, Alan Hulbert, Randy Smith, Jim Owen, Julie Malcom, Shawn Gouldie. Sixth row: Wiley Alexander, Randy Peterson, Todd Moore, John Owen, Clay Silsby, Jeff Doyle, Philip Menhusen. MANKATO FLAG CORP The Mankato Flag Corp was a new addition to the band this year. They performed during halftime at football and basketball games. The girls did a fine job during both the football and basketball seasons. Front row: Karen Grelinger, Diana Dunn—Drum Majorette, Mi- chelle Mueller. Second row: Tracey Anderson, Crystal Colson. Third row: janelle Lange, Tracey Dewey. Fourth row: Debbie Gerths, Ann Ahlman. SUPERIOR RATINGS AT STATE Karen Grelinger, Starrlene Esslinger and Diana Dunn Flute Trio 32 GIRLS GLEE Back row: Director, Mr. David Carlson, Tracey Anderson, Jeannea Higbee, Janelle Lange, Diane Dunn, Rose Eilert, Julie Reiter, Michelle Mueller, Karen Grelinger, Jennifer Debbie Thomas, Crystal Colson, Saundra Boyles, Nancy El- Esslinger, Julie Malcom, Bonnie Tremblay. Front row: lis, Kimma Winslow, and Starrlene Esslinger. BOYS QUARTET David Gorman, Wiley Alexander, Charles Everist and Philip Menhusen. 33 A TOUCH OF CREATIVITY 34 STYLE 35 36 A FLAIR FOR THE RUGGED 37 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM 1980 SUNSET DREAMS MUSIC BY SWIFT KICK AND WE ARE THE DREAMERS OF DREAMS A. O'Shaughnessy 39 40 41 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Back row: Clay Silsby, Jeff Clark, Randy Dean, Joe Smith. Front row: Janelle Lange, Peggy Marr, Tammy Johnson, Vicki Logan, and Nancy Ellis. The NHS sponsored an Easter hunt for the pre- schoolers. Mr. Phil Coleman Director of Student Services Brown Mackie Busi- ness College 42 Ninety students honored at fourth annual honors banquet. YEARBOOK STAFF MANKATO HIGH SCHOOI COlCARS A NEW BEGINNING NATIONAL YEARBOOK WEEK OCT 1 7 Bottom row: Eldon Dunstan, Tracie Wiley, Mrs. Mason. Middle row: Peggy Marr, Valentina Bartley. Top row: Bonnie Tremblay DiAnn Weaverling Dawn Ceisman Kim Rudolph. SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHERS YEARBOOK ADVISER Mrs. Clarene Mason YEARBOOK ARTIST Lisa Wilson Sherri Gardner and janelle Lange Standing left to right: Stephen Judy, Member at Large; Jeff Clark, Vice-Presi- dent; Randy Peterson, Member at Large; Danny Hesket, Member at Large; Eldon Dunstan, FFA Representative; Clay Silsby, President. Front row: Dee Ann Warne, Cougarette Representative; Tina Peterson, Freshman Representative. Row 2: Julie Malcom, Member at Large; Ann Ahlman, Junior Representative; Tracy Dewey, FHA Representative. Row 3: Di Ann Weaverling, Secretary, Christy Peterson, Treasurer. Row 4: Peggy Marr, Senior Re- presentative; Kevin Jensen, Member at Large. Row 5: Todd Moore, Sophomore Representative. 44 DECISIVE LEADERSHIP SENIOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Patti Badger: Cougarettes 1,3,4, Hon. Pep 4. Valentina Bartley: FHA 1,2,3, Cab. 1,2,3, Annual Staff 4. Scott Cleveland: FB 1,2,3,4, FFA 1, 2.3.4, Hist. 3, Pres. 4, Class Sec. 3, Hon. Roll 3,4. Elesa Dunstan: Cougarettes 1,2,3, 4, Hon. Pep 4, Comm. Head 4, Vocal 1,2, VB 1,2,3,4, Tr. 1,2,3, Hon. Roll 1,3,4, Debate 3. Nancy Ellis: Cougarettes 1,2,3,4, Cheerleader 4, Hon. Pep 4, Tr. Mgr. 2, Best Mixer, School Play 4, NHS 4, Vocal 3,4, Hon. Roll 1,2,3, 4, I DARE YOU AWARD, Mason- ic Lodge Essay Winner, Home- coming Royalty. Jennifer Esslinger: Band 1,2,3,4, Vocal 1,2,3,4, Twirler 3, Cougarettes 1,2,3,4, Cheerleader 4, Comm. Head 3, Hon. Pep 3,4, Stuco 2,3, Class Sec. 1, Treas, 2,3, 4, FCA 1, FHA 1,2,4, Cab. 1, FFA Sweetheart, School Play 2,3, Hon. Roll 1,3,4, Music Contest 1,2,3, VB 3, Tr. 3, Girls State, Sweetheart Candidate. Dawn Geisman: Stuco 1, Band 1,2, 3, Vocal 1, Annual Staff 4, Tr. Mgr. 3. Shawn Gouldie: FB 1,2,3,4, BB 1,2, 3.4, Tr. 1,2,3,4, Hon. Roll 1,4, FCA 2,3, School Play 2,3, Band 1,2,3,4, Stuco 1,2, Class Pres. 3, Home- coming Royalty, All Area 1A Back Salina Journal, Hon. Mention To- peka Daily. Doris Hansen: Cougarettes 1,2,3. Julie Hendrix: Band 1,2,3, Vocal 1, School Play 3, Hon. Roll 1,3, Tr. 1,2,3, BB 2, Cheerleader 3,4, Cougarettes 1,2,3,4, Hon. Pep 1,3, 4, Basketball Sweetheart. Danny Hesket: FB 1,2,3,4, BB 1,2, 3.4, Tr. 1,2,4, I DARE YOU AWARD, Stuco 1,3,4, FCA 2, Hon. 1,3,4, Hon. Mention 1A End Salina Journal. Vicki Logan: Cougarettes 1,2,3,4, Comm. Head 4, FHA 2,3,4, NHS 3.4, Class Pres. 4, Vocal 1,2,4, De- bate 3, Stuco 1,2, Girls State, Supt. Honor Roll 1,2,3,4, Masonic Lodge Essay Winner, Sweetheart Candidate. Peggy Marr: Band 1,2,3, Cougarettes 1,2,3,4, Comm. Head 2,3, Pres. 4, Hon. Pep 2,3,4, Hon. Roll 1,3,4, NHS 3,4, FHA 2,3,4, VB 1,2,3,4, BB 1,2,3,4, Tr. 1,2,3,4, Stuco 4, Annual Staff 4, REC Es- say Winner, DAR Good Citizen, Homecoming Royalty, Masonic Lodge Essay Winner. James McNabb: FB 1,2,3,4, Tr. 4, FCA 1, Debate 3, Band 1,2,3, Vo- cal 1. Scott Mueller: FB 1,2,3,4, BB 1,2,3, Tr. 1,2,3,4, Best Mixer, Boys State, Class VP 2,3,4, Homecoming King, All-Area 1A Defense, Sali- na Journal 1979. Lance Newell: FB 1,2,3,4, BB 1,2,3, Tr. 1,2,3,4, All-Area 1A Back, Sali- na Journal 1979, Homecoming Royalty. Curtis Parsons: FB 1,2,3,4, FFA 1, 2.3.4, Sent. 4, FCA 1, Band 1,2, Hon. Roll 3. Sandy Pierce: Cougarettes 3, De- bate 2,3, Annual Staff 3, Class Sec. 4. Kim Rudolph: Cougarettes 1,2,3,4, VP 4, Hon. Pep 1,2,3,4, VB 1,2,3,4, BB 1,2,3,4, Annual Staff 3,4, Class Treas. 1, Sec. 2, Vocal 1,2,4, Hon. Roll 1,2,3,4, FHA 2, Homecoming Queen. Clay Silsby: FB 2,3,4, Golf 1,2,4, Class Pres. 1,2, Stuco 3,4, VP 3, Pres. 4, FFA 1,2,3,4, Sec. 3, VP 4, Debate 3, Band 1,2,3,4, NHS 3,4, Hon. Roll 1,2,3,4, School Play 2,3, Boys State, FCA 1,2, Vocal 1, Ma- sonic Lodge Essay Winner, Drama 2.3, Sheryl Stouffer: Band 1,2,3, Music Contest 1, Hon. Roll 1,2,3,4, School Play 2,3, FCA 1. Bonnie Tremblay: Cougarettes 3, 4, Sec. 4, Hon. Pep 3,4, Vocal 3,4, Drama 2,3, Hon. Roll 1,2,3,4, Tr. Mgr. 3, Music Contest 3, Masonic Lodge Essay Winner, Century III Winner. Julie Tucker: Band 1,2,3, Twirler 2.3, Cougarettes 1,2,3, Hon. Pep 1, 2, Vocal 1. Trade Wiley: Cougarettes 1,2,3,4, Cheerleader 3, Hon. Pep 3, Vocal 1,2, Music Contest 1, Hon. Roll 1, 4, VB 1,2,3, Tr. 1, Mgr. 3. Lisa Wilson: Band 1,2,3, Cougarettes 1,2,3,4, Hon. Roll 1,2, 3.4, VB 1,2,3,4, BB 1,2,3,4, Tr. 1,2, 3, Music Contest 1,2, Piano Con- test 1, Annual Artist 3,4. Jimmy Zadina: FB 1,2,3,4, BB 1,2, 3, Tr. 1,2,3,4, FFA 1,2,3,4, Treas. 4, FCA 2. VB Volleyball FB Football BB Basketball Tr. Track Hon. Honor or Honorable Hist. Historian VP Vice-President Mgr. Manager Cab. Cabinet 45 SENIORS Patricia Ann Badger Valentina Marie Bartley Scott Clair Cleveland Elesa Suanne Dunstan Nancy Jane Ellis 46 Jennifer Darlene Esslinger Treasurer Dawn Marie Ceisman Shawn Thomas Gouldie Doris June Hansen Julie Ann Hendrix Sandy Marlene Pierce Secretary Daniel Earl Hesket Vicki Marie Logan President Peggy Jean Marr Stuco Rep. James Edward McNabb Scott Lynn Mueller Vice President Lance Alan Newell Curtis Dale Parsons Kim Anita Rudolph 48 { Sheryl Lynn Stouffer Clayton Boyd Silsby Bonnie Jeanne Tremblay Julie Gayleen Tucker Trade Carlene Wiley Lisa Claire Wilson Jimmy Lee Zadina 49 . jfc - THE WAY WE WERE 1. James McNabb 2. Patti Badger 3. Dawn Geisman 4. Sandy Pierce 5. Jennifer Esslinger 6. Lisa Wilson 7. Julie Tucker 8. Julie Hendrix 9. Doris Hanson 10. Nancy Ellis 11. Elesa Dunstan 12. Sheryl Stouffer Peggy Marr Shawn Gouldie Vicki Logan Scott Mueller Lance Newell Scott Cleveland Jim Zadina Kim Rudolph Bonnie Tremblay Tracie Wiley Curtis Parsons Clay Silsby Danny Hesket 51 SENIOR HONORS Scott Mueller and Clay Silsby Boys State Vicki Logan and Jennifer Esslinger Girls State Ficki Logan Valedictorian KSU Engineering KSU Deans Award KSU Putnam Scholar SENIOR HONORS Lisa Wilson and Nancy Ellis, Co-Salutatorians. Honor Graduates, left to right, front row: Vicki dolph. Clay Silsby, Lisa Wilson, and Bonnie Logan, Nancy Ellis, Jennifer Esslinger, Sheryl Tremblay. Stouffer. Second row. Peggy Marr, Kim Ru- GRADUATION Kevin Groves, Randy Dean, K.B. An- derson, and Eldon Dunstan handed out Programs. 55 Ann Ahlman K. B. Anderson Jim Chapman Jeff Clark JUNIORS PREPARING TO Gina Claycamp Randy Dean Lori Duffy Joel Elkins Rebecca Esslinger Debbie Gerths Kevin Groves Mark Heinen Sharon Jeannea Brian Pamela Tammy Hesket Higbee Hills Hiltgen Johnson 56 LEAVE THEIR MARK Janelle Lange Mark Mueller Barrie Murphy Chuck Murphy Jim Owen Christy Peterson Randy Peterson Tracy Porter Bob Roush Ronnie Sample Jim Smith Joe Smith Randy Jim Debora Duncan Smith Stansbury Tabacof Tremblay DiAnn Weaverling 57 SOPHOMORES FACING Wiley Alexander Brian Badger Lori Becker Saundra Boyles, V. Pres. Todd Bradrick Marcia Colson Tracey Dewey Troy Dewey Jay Diamond Jeff Doyle Diana Dunn Rose Eilert Starrlene Esslinger Sherri Gardner Vicki Gerths Lori Groves Robert Gordanier Jerry Huber Alan Hulbert 58 NEW CHALLENGES e Georgia Watson Kimma Winslow Kevin Jensen Karen Johnson Cindy Logan Todd Moore, Stuco. Rep. Michelle Mueller, Sec. Brian Murray Lisa Osborne Paul Porter Julia Reiter, Treas. Sandy Rhea Anne Schlotterback Dennis Shoemaker Jane Snyder Debbie Thomas Kenton Thompson, Pres. Carla Thronson 59 John Owen, Pres. Dee Ann Warne, Vice Pres. Karen Grelinger, Sec. Crystal Colson, Treas. Tina Peterson, Stuco. Rep. James Park Bruce Burkhart Martin Lyons Philip Menhusen Lorie Parsons Linda Hansen Tracey Anderson A YEAR OF DISCOVERY Julie Malcom David Gorman Nancy Powell Stephen Judy Lisa Burkhart Charles Everist Scott Gerths Carla Kohn 60 Craig Hills Wanda Gering Dale Mlynarik Staci Duffey Michael Eaton Becky Free Steve Robbins You've got to be joking! What really goes on behind closed doors? At work. 61 ROME WAS NOT 62 Robert Herbig High School Principal Lowell Yasmer Treasurer Wayne Dunn Jr. High Elementary Principal Bob Parsons Vice-President M. Dale Boyles Superintendent BUILT IN ONE DAY 63 John Heywood TEACHING FOR THE Don Anderson Business Education Duane Koukol Speech Drama Volleyball Coach Girls Track Coach Rachel Dodd Home Economics FHA Sponsor Gary Johnson English Football Coach Boys Track Coach Duane Snyder Counselor 64 FUTURE TODAY Rosalie Menhusen Chemistry Physics Mathematics Clarene Mason Librarian Yearbook Adviser Paul Osborne Biological Physical Sciences Ass't. Boys BB Coach Robert Willmeth Mathematics Second Semester Shelly Thull Mathematics Pep Club Sponsor First Semester Gay Anderson Art Pep Club Sponsor Larry Moore Industrial Arts Ass't. Football Coach David Carlson Band Vocal Music James Penix Vocational Agriculture FFA Sponsor . Vernie Hendrix American History Physical Education Girls Basketball Coach Athletic Director Ron Koster Social Sciences Physical Education Ass't. Football Coach Boys Basketball Coach 66 Jean Blair High School Secretary BEHIND THE SCENES . . . Charlie Bailey H.S. Custodian, first semester Forest Dempsey H.S. Custodian 67 Charlotte Murray and Edith Love High School Cooks LaVeta Winslow Secretary to Superintendent and Clerk of the Board i Fred Nuttall H.S. Custodian, second semester Harold Lippold Elementary Custodian 68 Berneita McElroy Elementary Secretary Hank Diamond Maintenance Engineer Beth Tyler Jr. High Custodian 69 Wanda Bohnert, Gila Peterson and Thelma Freeman Jr. High Elementary Cooks SPECIAL EDUCATION STAFF Mr. Robert Peters Psychologist Mrs. Peggy Bohnert Learning Disabilities 70 JR. HIGH FACULTY Mr. Conley Cleveland Science Coaches Boys Track Mrs. Donna Ramey English Mr. Gail Simmonds Mathematics Coaches Football and Girls Basketball Mr. Melvin Brown Social Science Coaches Football and Boys Basketball EIGHTH GRADERS ARE BUIEDING UP Gail Boyles Lisa Crouch Kristi Dunstan Darren Esslinger Corrina Garst Tracey Gerths Judy Huber Elizabeth Holl Xan Kadel Jane Osborne Greg Parsons Larry Piper Billie Porter Tammy Rohla Steve Spiegel Lisa Thomas Kimberly Zeigler Raymond Bliesmer Chris Brock Gary Colson Gregg Doud Debra Doyle Shena Elkins Ricki Gardner Troy Gordanier Pamela Grelinger Carmen Hanson Sean Herbig Rebecca Holdren Janet Huber Lloyd Johnson, Jr. Molly Kinsey SEVENTH GRADERS EOOK TOWARD NEW HORIZONS Bradley Kohn Billy Laflin Pixie Lyons Brenda Martin Curtis Martin Susan Osborne Leah Ross Pat Schlotterback Brian Simmonds Jeff Smith 73 JUNIOR HIGH STUCO Front Row: Gail Boyles, Cougar Kitten Rep.; Lisa Crouch, ing: Tracey Gerths, 8th Rep.; Molly Kinsey, Sec.; Xan Kadel, 8th Rep.; Annette Bliesmer, Pres.; Shena Elkins, 7th Rep., Treas.; Raymond Bliesmer, V. Pres.; Ricki Gardner, 7th Rep ! Wynn Alexander, 5th Rep.; Allan Bliesmer, 6th Rep. Stand- and Mr. Wayne Dunn, Sponsor. 74 On ladder: Molly Kinsey, Cheerleader. Standing: Annette Bliesmer and Judy Huber, Cheerleaders. Front row: Mrs. Donna Ramey and Mrs. Glenna Rose, Sponsors. Second row: Brenda Martin, Pixie Lyons, Rebecca Holdren. Third row: Jane Osborne, Corrina Garst, Xan Kadel, Leah Ross, Janet Huber, Lisa Thomas. Fourth row: Melissa Hardy, Machelle Swartz, Susan Osborne, Tammy Rohla, Carmen Hanson, Gail Boyles, Elizabeth Holl. Fifth row: Kim Zeigler, Lisa Croch, Debra Doyle, Tracey Gerths and Kristi Dunstan. COUGAR KITTENS 75 MJH BOYS ATHLETICS FOOTBALL First row: Ricky Gardner, Gary Colson, Bradley Kohn, Brian Simmonds, Greg Doud, Bill Laflin. Second row: Larry Piper, Raymond Bliesmer, Sean Herbig, Darren Esslinger, Gregg Parsons, Chris Brock. Third row: Coach Gail Simmonds, Mgr. Steven Spiegel, Coach Mel Brown. First row: Ricky Gardner, Mike Turner, Greg Doud, Steve Mlynarik, Gary Colson, Jeff Smith. Second row: Brad- ley Kohn, Chris Brock, Bill Laflin, Bri- an Simmonds, Raymond Bliesmer, Larry Piper. Third row: Coach Mel Brown, Lloyd Johnson, Jr., Pat Schlotterback, Sean Herbig, Darren Esslinger, Gregg Parsons, Steven Spiegel. BASKETBALL 76 TRACK Back row, left to right: Mr. Cleveland, Steven Spiegel, Greg Parsons, Darren Esslinger, Pat Schlotterback, Sean Herbig, Chris Brock, Brian Simmonds, Greg Doud, Larry Piper, Lloyd Johnson, Jr. Front row: Billy Laughlin, Bradley Kohn, Gary Colson, Jeff Smith, Steve Mlynarik, Mike Turner, Curtis Martin, Mark Boiler, Troy Gordanier, and Raymond Bliesmer. Back row, left to right: Judy Huber, Tracey Gerths, Brenda Mar- tin, Gail Boyles, Annette Bliesmer, Christy Dunstan, Lisa Crouch, Lisa Thomas, Elizabeth Holl, Corrina Garth, and Mrs. Rose. Front row: Pamela Grelinger, Carmen Hanson, Janet Huber, Debbie Doyle, Mollie Kinsey, Leah Ross, Pixie Lyons, and Shena Elkins. 77 JR. HIGH Front row: Elizabeth Holl, Janet Huber, Pam Grelinger, Pixie Ly- ons, Rebecca Holdren, Carmen Hansen. Second row: Mr. Gail Simmonds, Brenda Martin, Milly Kinsey, Leah Ross, Debbie Doyle, Shena Elkins. Third row: Tammy Rohla, Xan Kadel, Judy Huber, Annette Bliesmer, Kristi Dunstan, Tracey Gerths, and Gail Boyles. GIRLS SPORTS 79 SUPER GROUP The Super Group of Mankato Jr. High consists of those students wanting extra vocal music and who are willing to spend some extra time after school to work. This year's group is the largest group that has ever participated. Super Group performs at many community affairs and church services. This year they performed at all Back row: Debbie Doyle, Judy Huber, Tracey Gerths, Leah Ross, Carmen Hansen, Molly Kinsey, Shena Elkins, Chris Brock, Ricki Gardner, Raymond Bliesmer, Greg Doud, Bill Laflin, Greg Parsons, Ste- ven Spiegel, Mrs. Rose. Front row: Brenda Martin, Xan Kadel, Pixie Lyons, Lisa Thomas, Lisa Crouch, Rebecca Holdren, Annette Bliesmer, Janet Huber, Pam Grelinger, Gail Boyles, Jane Osborne, Brian Simmonds, and Darren Esslinger. the school concerts, Tuesday Happenings at the Jewell County Hospital and the Farmers Market. They have done an excellent job and the vocal de- partment at Mankato Junior High is very proud to work with such an enthusiastic group of young peo- ple. MIXED CHORUS Back row: Molly Kinsey, Leah Ross, Tammy Rohla, Brenda Martin, Kristi Dunstan, Michelle Schwartz, Missy Hardy, Jane Osborne, Susan Osborne, Steven Spiegel, Greg Parsons, Steve Mlynarik, Pat Schlotterback, Sean Herbig. Middle row: Judy Huber, Tracey Gerths, Debbie Doyle, Xan Kadel, Elizabeth Holl, Annette Bliesmer, Darren Esslinger, Ricki Gardner, Troy Gordanier, Greg Doud, Raymond Bliesmer, Brian Simmonds, Mark Boiler, Brad Kohn, Larry Piper. Front row: Rebecca Holdren, Shena Elkins, Lisa Crouch, Lisa Thomas, Janet Huber, Carmen Hansen, Gail Boyles, Kim Zeigler, Pam Grelinger, Corrina Garst, Mike Turner, Pixie Lyons, Gary Colson, Doug Thronson, Chris Brock, Jeff Smith, Lloyd Johnson, Bill Laflin, Cur- tis Martin, Matt Pierce, and Mrs. Glenna Rose. The Junior High Full Chorus consists of both seventh and eighth grade vocal music classes. They performed for fall concert, Christmas Concert, class day and graduation. They have done a very fine job this year. They have a nice full sound that fills up our gym for concerts. JR. HIGH BAND Front row: Molly Kinsey, Lisa Thomas, Carmen Hanson, Janet Huber, Gail Boyles, Leah Ross. Second row: Steven Spiegel, Pat Schlotterback, Gregg Doud, Chris Brock, Brian Simmonds, Rebecca Holdren, Pixie Lyons, Elizabeth Holl, Debbie Doyle. Third row: Kristi Dunstan, Sean Herbig, Darren Esslinger, Greg Parsons, Xan Kadel, Bill Laflin, Mr. Carlson, Director, Lloyd Johnson, Judy Huber, Tracy Gerths, Raymond Bliesmer, Brenda Martin, and Rick Gardner. The Junior High Band marched for the first time this year, with performances in parades and a combined performance with the High School Band. One of the highlights of the year was a trip to Emporia to participate in the Junior High Band Festival. 81 «y y 5th GRADERS LEARN SCALE Front row: Wynn Alexander, Lowell Osborne, Troy Strnad, Mark Schlotterback, Darren Koester, Mark Kooima, Jimmy Bothwell, Monty Garst, Mike Schlotterback. Stairs, top to bottom: Shelly Montague, Penny Menhusen, Carla Peterson, Stede Underwood, Linda Weir, Mr. David Carlson (Director), Amy Simmonds, Sharon Martin, Carla Ross, Amy Thomp- son, Sharon Grout, and Troy May. 6th GRADERS MONKEY AROUND 82 Front row: Sandy Montague, Bonnie Kohn. Middle row: Mr. Carlson (Director), Mark Turner, Jill Seirer, Curtis Free, Mike Neil- son, Shane Ross, Andrew Appleton, Larry Johnson, Shannon Murray, Joe Colson, Jimmy Hendrix. Back row: Andrea Hills, Patrick Penix, James Hulbert, Veronica Thelander, Angie Malcom, Danny Watson, Natalie Doud, Kay Turner, and Murdoch Tremblay. t SIXTH GRADE Tina Duffey Curtis Free Jimmy Hendrix Andrea Hills James Hulbert Larry Johnson Michael Jones Bonnie Kohn Angela Malcom Sheila Mohler Saundra Montague Shannon Murray Michael Neilson Pat Penix David Rohla Shane Ross Jill Seirer Nancy Shea Veronica Thelander Murdoch Tremblay Kay Turner Mark Turner Danny Watson Mrs. June Dempsey 83 Mark Kooima Darren Koester Sharon Grout Monty Garst James Bothwell Wynn Alexander Melissa Lyons Sharon Martin Troy May Penny Menhusen Rochelle Montague Lowell Osborne Carla Peterson Douglas Piper Karla Ross Mark Schlotterback Mike Schlotterback Amy Simmonds Troy Strnad Amy Thompson Dwight Thronson Stede Underwood Linda Weir Tammy Whitaker Mr. Mark Butts Scott Peters Not pictured FIFTH GRADE 84 Justin Basart Tessa Bergheger Bennie Calhoun John Clark Stephen Collie Shannon Duvall Michael Gorman Kirk Hancock Shaun Hendrix Susan Hoard Michelle Kinsey Jennifer Moore Chelsa Navity Marcia Ost Kimberly Payne Betty Pletcher Christina Robbins Kay Lynn Weir Dixie Wood Shane Zeigler Mrs. Eloise Bean THIRD GRADE Cara Edwards Wayne Gardner Sherry Grelinger Ginger Hardy Roxanne Holdren Tricia Kooima Travis May Derek Montague Michelle Motto Alan Ross Tisha Ross David Roush Tonia Simmonds Travis Soper Peggy Stouffer Terrill Strnad David Thronson Van Underwood Judy Wagner Andy Watson Miss Joann Crow 36 SECOND GRADE Larry Sharp Michelle Stafford Dee Ann Underwood Jason Wagner Mrs. Irene Ortman Amy McClintock Matthew Navity Jeremy Page Cynthia Rines Kevin Robbins Tony Sharp Richard Thompson Leon Wagner Miss Terri Cottingham 87 FIRST GRADE Aaron Coil Toni Dewey Angela Duvall Casey Enyeart Todd Garst Katherine Harper Chad Lehrling Trisha May Michael Mohler Dorry Peterson Rex Thomas Vonda Van Meter Kristi Basart Julie Calhoun Ashley Doud Brooke Edwards Denoya Carman Coreena Gipe Timothy Griffith Crystal Holdren Travis Koester Jeremy Lippold Tonja Montague Brent Ost 88 KINDERGARTEN Timothy Anderson Jeff Autrey Lynette Bauer Kelly Bouska Heather Dempsey Shane Dewey Daniel Hanson Christel Higbee Lynette Lam mo Bryan Roush Shawn Duvall Shane Elkins Nathan Griffith Audra Hanson Annmarie Johnson Nickia McDill Shane Patterson Rebecca Snyder David Schlotterback Mrs. Dorcus Weltmer 89 90 BOOSTERS K C Cafe Ute Theatre Seem's Barber Beloit 5 10 Mankato Floral Garmon and Sons Eve's Cafe, Superior Hancock's Upholstery Mankato Cabinet Shop Mankato City Library Lynn's House of Music H G Grocery, Formoso Citizen's State Bank, Jewell E.E. Dewey Custom Harvesting Carpenter Appliance, Superior Nondorf Grocery Inc., Courtland Jim Wilson—Broken Bar W Ranch Mover's Service Station, Rt. 1, Superior Mr. and Mrs. Clayton B. McNabb Ralph and Marjorie Tremblay Rex and Frances Weaverling Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Rhea Rick and Sheila Diamond Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ramey Jim and Velma Gouldie Gordon and Sue Ernst Dr. J.M. Anderson Richard Diamond Bill Brock 91 Dubuque Packing Company Mankato, Kansas 913-378-3143 Ray Bliesmer Dubuque 92 Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 8:30 AM to 12:00 1 PM to 5 PM Thurs. 8:30 AM to 12:00 AM DR. LYLE ELLIS Ellis Chiropractic Center —Family Practice— —Nutritional Therapy— —Meridian Therapy— Off. Ph.—913—378-3202 Home Ph.—913—378-3248 206 E. Jefferson Box 382 Mankato, Kansas 66956 Chiropractic is the Natural Way to Better Health. KRAMERS Mankato, Ks. Phone: 378-3211 Furniture Funeral Home Established 1887 THE STATE EXCHANGE BANK Mankato, Kansas Member FDIC 1980 Scholarship Winner Nancy Ellis 93 DREILINGS DEPARTMENT STORE JEWELL Mankato, Smith Center, Herington COUNTY RECORD Where only the look 111 East Main Street is expensive 101 Commercial If it's for Jewell County, Mankato, Kansas We're for it. Phone 378-3832 KIERS SUPER SAVER MANKATO'S LARGEST MOST MODERN SUPERMARKET PIERCE TRUCK and AUTO REPAIR Jeff Pierce PHONE 378-3911 Highway 36 Mankato, KS. 66956 94 Mid Way Co-op Mankato Elevator — 378-3221 Feed — Seed — Fertilizer — Grain STANLEY OZMUN Oil — Tires — Batteries At all Service Stations Mankato, Kansas 66956 913-378-3233 Formoso Jewell Randall 794-2412 428-3321 739-2314 Farm Service Tank DON'S ELECTRONIC SERVICE 119 N. Commercial Mankato, Kansas Phone 378-3300 The Quality Goes in Before the Name Goes on. TOWN and COUNTRY VARIETY Mankato, Kansas Congratulations Seniors from the Kansas Army National Guard The most important part time job in America Jim Trafton Res. — 378-3808 Off. — 378-3181 Cliff Silsby Res. — 378-3593 Off. — 378-3181 Leonard Johnson Res. — 378-3518 Off. — 378-3181 Congratulations Graduates . . . on part of a job well done! But that job's not finished. And you know it. It takes further education in the area of your choice to make it in the world. Whether you're headed for vo-tech school, college or the service, take advantage of the education they offer. Invest in some education. You'll never be sorry. Learn a little more now . . . earn a lot more later. St National 201 N. Commercial in Mankato 'A FULL SERVICE bank; HILLS, INC. HARPER'S 112 W. Jefferson 378-3262 Professional Electronics Atnana MAYTAG Quasar Servicing Is Our Business T.V. — Stereo — Radio Small Appliance Repair .Sttf'f.DER’.S Phone 604 N. High 913-378-3880 Mankato, Kansas 96 COOPERATIVE SERVICE ASSOCIATION LANDIS REPAIR SHOP Courtland, Kansas 374-4530 General overhaul Glass installation Auto Air Conditioner Service Mon ORMOSO BANK Formoso. Kansas 66942 SUPERIOR MOTOR PARTS FARM BUREAU INSURANCE Mankato, Kansas 378-3611 107 N. Commercial Mankato, KS 66956 We help keep America moving All lines of insurance Cleo D. Hiltgen — Agency Mgr. Max Butch'yBurks — Sp. Agent DREAMLINER MOTEL ?8 BOOGAARTS Mankato, Kansas Check our daily prices on our fresh meats and our fresh produce 99 C W Farm Supply Mid-West Lumber Co. Sales and Service Courtland, Kansas Phone: 913 374-4521 Mankato, Kansas 378-3154 Dick's of MANKATO RCA — WHIRLPOOL — LITTON COMPLETE LINE OF FURNITURE SWITZER STUDIO It's Switzer's for Pictures' Concordia, Kansas Phone: 913-378-3574 Located in former McCarthy Building Mankato, Kansas Phone: 378-3123 100 MODE-O-DAY Phyllis Doyle Superior, Nebraska You mix your own COORDINATES with color and flair HOARD OIL CO. Mankato — Courtland Tank-wagon Service W.R. “HAP” Wilson, Agent Auto—Life—Health Home Business 308 So. Center Mankato, Kansas 66956 Phone: Off. 378-3298 Res. 378-3298 NORTH CENTRAL OFFICE SUPPLY Belleville, KS Typewriters Calculators Sales Service DAVE'S AMOCO SERVICE 205 West South Mankato, Kansas Phone 378-3980 Complete Exhaust and Brake Service 10) . J. Oil Co. CREST VUE MOTEE Carpeted . Air Conditioned Cable Color T.V. East Highway 36 Mankato, Kansas Phone: 378-3515 Fred and Helen Ahlman Lennox Htg. Air Cond. Plbg., Backhoe, Trenching Work TEBOW PLBG. CO. Phone: 374-4275 Courtland, Kansas J.L. KINSEY FERTILIZER SERVICE Mankato, Kansas Formoso: 794-2477 Mankato: 378-3959 CHRISTENSEN SON, INC. P.O. Box 158—Superior, Nebraska Phone: 879-3221 International Trucks • Tractors Implements • Whirlpool Appliances RCA Television • Parts and Service SUPERIOR BAKERY is now in the IDEAL MARKET Fresh Bakery Items Open Every Weekday 150 W. 4th Superior, Nebraska Gas Grocery MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS 328 Central Superior, Nebraska vw r Pantry FOOD STORES TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Phone: 402- 879-3888 102 W. South Street Res. 913-378-3829 Airport 913-378-3942 DON MALCOM Serving Agriculture By Air MALCOM FLYING SERVICE Inc. 312 S. West Street Mankato, KS 66956 374-4511 TRIPLE Farm Supply Courtland, Kansas Hardware and Supplies Grain Storage Commercial Farm Buildings Erected on Site By Own Crew 374-4343 Frontier Cafe We Bake Owr Own Pastries Farmway Noon Buffet Except Sunday Salad Bar Credit Union Loans — Investments Breakfast Served Anytime West Highway 36 378-3735 Mankato, Kansas Each Account Insured to $40,000 Webber, Kansas Mason's Specialty Shoppe Superior, Neb. Diamond Oil Co. Toni and Marlyn Mason Ladies and Junior Ready to Wear Ph. 753-4569 105 Discover Ben Franklin 'We Bring Variety to Life 348 Central Ave. Superior, Nebraska Life • Health - Casualty . Fire ■ Crop Hail 7Ite- Sufi uoA. 9 hAua hcz Jc e ic4f, One. AT SECURITY NATIONAL BANK Paul Edwards. Mgr. 355 central ave. Phone 879.3284 SUPERIOR. NEBRASKA Fine Clothes for Men and Boys Rex Seirer Barber Shop 114 1 2 West Jefferson Mankato Kansas Beloit and Jewell Kansas YOUNG COOPER TRUCKING Iv-r Bob Kade Specialist In Livestock 378-3381 106 SWEDEN CREME DRIVE-IN East Highway 36 Phone 378-3419 Verla Houser — Owner NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS PRODUCTION CREDIT ASSOCIATION Production Loans For Farmers Ranchers 102 S. Commercial Mankato Kansas 378-3318 NATIONAL FARMERS UNION INSURANCE Roy Bradshaw Phone: 378-3212 MANKATO BUILDING CENTER Building Materials Hardware — Paint — Carpet 117 East Main Mankato, Kansas 913-378-3243 HOME CENTER 107 VAN METER'S DIGGING and TRENCHING D R SPORTSHOP Gunsmithing Reloading Guns and Ammo Reel Repair Live Bait Fishing Supplies ALL SPORT SUPPLIES Plumbing Pipe Sales Formoso, KS 66942 Phone 794-2498 COLSON BROTHERS Mankato, Kansas Custom Harvesting 108 BUFFALO ROAM STEAKHOUSE Mankato, Kansas John and Karen Ross Phone 378-3971 KID'S KORNER Superior, Nebr. COURTLAND VETERINARY CLINIC P.A. Boys Clothing to Size 20 Girls Clothing to Size 16 Dr. Hurtig and Dr. Marsteller RANCH BOWL 105 East Main Mankato, Kansas Open Bowling Sat. Sun. Air-conditioned Snack Bar Manba-b, Kansas 'Phone-378-2073 109 SWEDISH AMERICAN STATE BANK Greif Jewelers Phone 738-2891 101 S. Mill Street Established in 1913 Courtland, Kansas Phone: 913-374-4231 Beloit, KS MANKATO WELDING MACHINE MANKATO AUTO BODY GLASS AND RADIATOR Mankato, Kansas Metal Stock Racks for Trucks Bulldozers for Farm Tractors General Repair Stroke Control Segment for Hydraulic Cylinders Phone 378-3949 Mankato, Kansas Owners Norman and Ruth Hesser 378-3234 378-3701 Tires • CB's • Batteries • Accessories Phillips 36-66 East Highway 36 Mankato, Kansas U-HAUL no 'Where the Fun Begins Superior Sport Shack 307 Central Superior, Neb. A complete line of Owners: Tom and Jackie Sporting Goods Jensen Nike Shoes, Letter jackets 402-879-3811 Custom T-shirt and Cap service Keepsake Diamonds Fostoria Crystal Bulova Watches Fenton Crystal Noritake and Franciscan China Hummel and Ferrandiz Figurines DON MOORE JEWELRY 138 East 4th Street Superior, Nebraska Complete Watch and Jewelry Repair Dept. Houser and Smith Construction Remodeling and Repair Mankato Jewell 378-3372 428-3513 There comes an hour of sadness. With the setting of the sun. Not for the sins committed. But the things I have not done. —Minot Judson Savage We, the staff of this yearbook, A New Beginning, wish to thank all the people involved in the year we have focused on. We hope that this new decade will bring good luck and good times to everyone. We hope that this new beginning will be the start of some thing grand.