Meridian High School - Trojan Yearbook (Bellingham, WA)

Text from Pages 1 - 118 of the 1969 volume:

Trojan 09 Meridian High School 1673 Laurel Road Bellingham, Washington Editorial Staff Kathy Standal Kris Holliday Copy Editor Annette Veenstra Co-Copy Editor Janet Wieland Business Manager Randi Parker Shelley Burkhart Senior Editor Steve Austin Junior Assistant Marlene Watts Junior Assistant Advisor Seniors Classes Student Life Senior Directory Advertisements . oni On. 5 eo . me, a ce Gf c S cat 4. cae “of @, JS a2 fff cf as ae QD) A % ae Ss oe KR Po po Ge Ts The 1969 Trojan 1s dedicated to the memory of our dear Oz. Rarely are we given the privilege of knowing a person who awakens us to a keener awareness of the good things of life. Mr. Van Moorhem was such a man. His friendliness, genuine concern for others, and fine sense of humor added warmth to the lives of the people who knew him. His talent as an artist was coupled with an ability to communicate this gift to others, giving them pleasure and enjoyment. His strength of character required and inspired his con- tacts and associates to be better citizens. In our hearts and memories he is a permanent part of this school and com- munity. August 11, 1934—June 21, 1968 Faculty. ‘A teacher affects eternity; e can never tell where is influence stops” ¢ Henry Adams eres cn Administration Whitfield Kratz Principal ( Fred Wendover Agnes Witter Marilyn Strickler Shirley Payne Superintendent Secretary Secretary Teachers’ Asst. School Board: Richard Parker, Art Jones, Wayne Wiggins, Art Bunker, Edmund Rauch. | “Your’re our envoy; lead the way and we ll proceed” Richard Sheridan Janitors: Sterling Boyd, La Vern Robson, Ted Wiemers, Ed Erickson. Bus Drivers: Robert VanderPloeg, La Vern Robson, mechanic; William Moldenhauer, Sterling Boyd, Alvin Franzen, Edward Claus, Robert Walker, Kenneth Robson. Facultivesc: “And when we think we lead we mostareled.... Richard Sheridan oe, om f i me el poses Frances Adams Les Knudsen Librarian Guidance Counselor Dean Bame Bruce Taubenheim Jessie Emerson Mary Rowe Mathematics Mathematics, Physics Home Economics Art John Abbott Richard Hess E. Bernell Sparks Forest Holland | | Attendance Clerk, Mechanical Drawing, Biology, Chemistry _ Metal Shop, History Wood Shop Mathematics Agricultural Mechanics Grace Kenoyer Dawn Everett Arnita Fisher Donald Wenke English, French English English English, Journalism A. Joan Osterholt Mae Burghoffer Dale Merrell Ransford Wise Science English, History Music Business Education Patricia Vickerman Roy Grady Richard Belka Joan Petersen Physical Education, Physical Education, Physical Education, English, History History Government History Psychology Seniors We, the class of 1969, started towards our year of leadership as freshmen. Though we were quite unsure of our future, we elected our first class officers. They were Dave Crnich, president; Nancy Viles, secretary, Gordon Neevel, treasurer; and Bill Freeman, class representative. Being underclassmen, we had many questions to ask and Mr. Holland, our advisor, answered them for us. Jill Geleynse and Don Boyd represented our freshman class at our first Football Homecoming. Finals along with springtime, moved us closer to our sophomore year. Beginning our sophomore year, we felt quite superior but we were quickly put in our place by the juniors and seniors. We elected our officers to lead us through this difficult year. They were Don Boyd, president; Dave Crnich, vice president; John OFFICERS: F. Sprague, vice president; D. Claxton, secretary; J. Zylstra, president; L. Johnson, representative; R. Fleming, treasurer; Mr. Kratz, advisor; Mr. Knudsen, advisor. Become Leaders Bartok, secretary; Bob Weatherby, treasurer, and Scott Fjellman, class representative. Our advisor, Mr. Knudsen, led us through the year with few problems. Alana Butenschoen and Dave Crnich represented our sophomore class at the Football Homecoming. Sharon Abbott represented us at our first Basketball Homecoming. Another school year was over and we stepped forward to one of our most formative years of high school. We began our junior year with Mrs. Kenoyer as our new advisor. With her help we elected our officers: Bill Freeman, president; Ron Fleming, vice president, Karen Myhre, secretary; Alana Butenschoen, treasurer; and Don Boyd, class representative. Kris Holliday and Bob Weatherby represented our junior class at our Football Homecoming. Shelley Burkhart represented us at the Basketball Homecoming. We had three major events in the spring. These were all successful under the chairmenship of Shelley Burkhart, Jr. Whatnot; Randi Parker, Jr.-Sr. Prom; and Kris Holliday, Jr.-Sr. Banquet. By the time the year was over, we felt prepared for our final and most important year. When our senior year began, we were the leaders at last. Through-out the year, we kept busy with our many activities. The excitement of the year made it pass quickly as graduation grew closer. Don Boyd Dave Crnich A.S.B. President A.S.B. Vice President Senior Leaders... Leila Richardson Frank Sprague Drill Team Captain Band President Kris Holliday A.S.B. Secretary Karen Myhre Girls’ Club President Annette Veenstra F.H.A. President Sylvia Merrell A.S.B. Treasurer Bill Freeman Big M Club President Tim Lintz F.F.A. President Randi Parker Kathy Standal A.S.B. Publicity Manager Annual Editor “Lights of the world and stars of the ah] Ut OCC ae Cowper Shirley Smith Shelley Burkhart Pep Club President Torch Club President Sharon Lynne Abbott Gary Lee Bass Cindy Lee Beck enior of Lyndell Bella Benner Russell G. Bergstrom Patti Diane Bolan Donald Eugene Boyd Shelley Ann Burkhart Cl 26 Alana Kay Butenschoen aSS Q?? Dagna Lorraine Davenport Deborah Jane Claxton Carl Steven Davis David Lloyd Crnich Karen Elizabeth Everhart 16 Jon Scott Fjellman Class Flower... Beverly June George Ronald David Fleming William Ryan Freeman Richard Gottschalk Jill Marie Geleynse Kathy Ann Gwinner Steven Dale Hanowell Curtis Lane Hawley hite Lies Rebecca Lee Heay Kristen Louise Holliday Linda Carol Johnson Richard Frank Johnson Spencer Lee Johnson Nels Arne Kalhovde Gary Alan Lankhaar John Christian Larsen Class “We must not by the name but explore if Joseph Charles Larsen Tim Allen Lintz Dan Jay Manthey Sylvia Jean Merrell Karen Elizabeth Myhre Gordon George Neevel Motto... be hindered of goodness, it be goodness.... Emerson Karen Ann Pfannenstiel +5 Necia Marie Parker Randi Lynne Parker Erling Menlo Parlova Juan Manuel Perez Mary Elizabeth Prendergast Robert Alan Rhea a 4 Leila Marie Richardson Marlene Kay Robinson Fred LaVerne Robson Class Colors s 5 Ricky Steven Roedell Judy Lynne Sires YY uN 5 Bliss Ray Small John Edward Smith Shirley Rae Smith Gerald Duane Stamm Kathy Lee Standal Patrick James Stephens Cerise and White.... Roy Edward Stevens Frank Alan Sprague Curtis Alfred Thompson Edward Vandenhaak Annette Sue Veenstra 21 Nyle Lloyd Verkist Martha Mitzu Walker Robert Norman Weatherby raduation Michael Stephen Weidkamp Richard Allen Welch % Robert Allen White Janet Lee Wieland Linda JoAnn Wistoski Constance Fae Zimbelman John Douglas Zylstra Alan Doyle Kluwe lhe Leader of Today is the Future of Tomorrow NOT PICTURED: | Michael Richard Bozich | Robert Louis Gebo 23 Senior Class of ‘‘69’’ Presents ° “The Lottery” “If Girls Asked Boys For Dates” “Nightmare” The once-in-a-life-time, spectacular, stupendous, extra-ordinary, brilliant, colossé y Festival of Drama’’ “The Widow’s Plight” ADVISOR: Mr. Donald Wenke. STUDENT DIRECTORS: B. George, K. Pfannenstiel, R. Gottschalk, C. Beck. eior Players ——— Casts: “The Lottery” By Shirley Jackson Patti Bolan Jeff Goerta Jerry Watts Roy Stevens Mike Haehn Don Boyd Shirley Smith Mitzie Walker Debbi Claxton Ed Vandenhaak Alan Kluwe Shelley Burkhart Frank Sprague Kelli Claxton Matthew George Curt Hawley and friends “If Girls Asked Boys For Dates” By Anne Martens Kathy Standal Dick Welch Nels Kalhovde Connie Zimbelman Necia Parker “Nightmare” By LeRoma Greth Mitzie Walker Randi Parker Annette Veenstra Kathy Gwinner Erling Parlova Manuel Perez “The Widows Plight” By Louise Helliwell and Marion Willoughby Karen Byram Shirley Smith Kris Holliday Roy Stevens Don Boyd John Zylstra Karen Pfannenstiel Shelley Burkhart Pat Stephens ee Pa “He that rides behind Thomas Fuller another must not Underclassmen think to guide.” Pn er “a 25 uae i Petar ae i nrnenreere See tal ISCHOOL BUS 27 Juniors... Preparing to direct, following in the steps LOS GCC Same a OFFICERS: Mrs. Grace Kenoyer, S. Rhea, M. Buchholz, J. Bartok, T. O’Hara, J. Beard. The Juniors took their first step into the new year by electing Mike Bucholz, president; John Bartok, vice-president; Sue Rhea, secretary; Terry O’Hara, treasurer; and Jeff Beard, class representative. Mrs. Kenoyer advised them throughout the year. In the spring, the Junior What-Not was presented. The money raised by that was used to honor the Seniors at the Junior-Senior Banquet and the Junior-Senior Prom. With experience behind them, they were prepared to take over as leaders in the following year. FIRST ROW: D. Bakker, L. Foster, L. Carter, J. Doyle, D. Jones, K. Park, N. Sorensen, W. Jordan, L. Harrison, J. Bruner, D. Zimbelman, C. LaBounty, L. Harrison, R. McKissick, S. Lamm. SECOND ROW: B. Chasteen, C. King, K. Bird, D. Bame, C. Morgan, C. Sestrom, R. Westerberg, B. Castaneda, C. Meyer, R. Reese,’B. McClue, V. Dohrman, And there she goes! Do I have to, guys??? C. DeJong, C. Barr, M. Cyr, M. Watts, C. Brooks. THIRD ROW: B. Bird, Anderson, S. Bethke, M. Goss, M. Assink, S. Pfullmann, L. LaPlante, M. K. Bernardy, G. Shannon, A. Vandenhaak, E. Jacobson, B. Willkie, M. Melbo, C. Davis, M. Robson, A. Johnson. FIFTH ROW: T. Jansen, B. Tyas, M. Kelly, S. Austin, J. Perry, B. Matter, D. Weivoda, F. Loewen, Guitteau, F. Furman, D. Bishop, R. Littleton, J. Bjornstad, J. S. Clark. FOURTH ROW: J. Butenschoen, S. Reilly, J. Stamn, S. Boehringer, J. Welch, J. Birdsell, R. Jansen, P. Sanchez, M. Bjornstad, Jensen, M. Joy, M. Munson, S. Weatherby, B. Gwinner, K. Myhre, A. R. Gottschalk, J. Strickler, V. Schow,, B. Hallmark, M. Crabtree. That a boy, Rob!! The loving Juniors! 29 The Sophomore class returned to Meridian for another great year, privileged to be high school beginners no longer. They enjoyed a fuller year of participation, having a big part in athletics, clubs, banquets, and homecomings. At election time they chose Don Rhea for president; Carl Muencher, vice president; Pat Zwiers, secretary; Albert Larson, treasurer, and Guy Abbott, class representative; Mrs. Pedersen and Mr. Belka served as their advisors. The Athletic Banquet was enjoyed by the boys who proved themselves worthy of the team by a long year of hard work. The girls served at the F.F.A. Banquet. Also they took a big part in the Mother’s Tea. All in all the Sophomores called it a great year and looked forward to their coming year as Juniors. OFFICERS: Mrs. Petersen, P- Zwiers, C. Muenscher, G. Abbott, Mr. Belka, D. Rhea, A. Larsen Sophomores. . . Serving to support and providing enthusiasm for the benefit of Ee FIRST ROW: G. Gansler, J. Taber, B. Markwood, R. Amos, R. Shockey, | R. Forsberg, M. Minaker, R. Johnson, M. Davis, S. Burkhart, P. George, J. Murray, W. Snider; SECOND ROW: R. Lindgren, J. Vanlderstine, P. Aarestad, P. Carruthers, S. Lunde, P. Stevens, J. Boehringer, M. } 7: ‘McKinney, M. Salazar, P. Sharp, J. Kvistad, M. Rauch, L. Nelson, B. D. Hanowell, D. Montgomery, B. Wilkerson, J. Stephens, J. Dunn, T. ‘Manthey, B. Koop, W. Pedersen; THIRD ROW: D. Kratzig, J.Hansen, J. Beck, L. Benner, J. Harrison, N. Meyer, M. Holz, K. Roedell, L. Larson, Bacon, R. Anderson, M. Clark, K. Bunker, J. MacDonald, B. Birchall, A. R. Dunn, J. Foster, P. Perez. ‘Miles, V. Carlson, S. Granahan, K. Yoakum, D. Pullar; FOURTH ROW: 31 Freshmen =. Building the foundation of leadership... Henry Adams The freshman class dived into the high school activities with vigor, helping their upperclassmen on various committees. They showed enthusiasm in supporting and turning out for sports and played an important part in maintaining the school spirit. Their officers for the year were Dave Anderson, president; Larry Chervenock, vice president, Patti Rhea, secretary; Elaine Chasteen, treasurer; and Kim Lundstrom, class representative. Their advisor for the year was Mr. Holland. om Ni HN A a an ie FIRST ROW: C. Littlefield, J. Allbaugh, B. Veenstra, E.Vevag, G. Watts. SECOND ROW: C. Abbott, D. Gilmore, L. Belcoe, R. Johnson, N. Snider. THIRD ROW: A. Stamm, W. Sherwood, B. Wiens, D. Melos, W. Lindgren. FOURTH ROW: E. Foster, C. Schow, J. Bernardy, G. Larsen, M. Loewen. FIFTH ROW: M. Aamot, J. Julius, C. Pedersen, J. Goertz. FIRST ROW: Officers: E. Chasteen, treasurer; K. Lundstrom, representative; P. Rhea, secretary. SECOND ROW: L. Chervenock, vice president; D. Anderson, president. iO BO Are you sure this is the way Twiggy started??? FIRST ROW: H. Wieland, B. Salas, M. Strickland, D. Buchholz. SECOND ROW: N. Everhart, R. Jansen, J. Moser, S. Hyink, D. Lankhaar. THIRD ROW: H. Strube, R. Jansen, T. O’Hara, S. Bruner, A. Millard. FOURTH ROW: R. Martin, D. Amos, L. Weidkamp, A. Sanchez, S. Swift. FIFTH ROW: S. Raymond, J. Smith, M. Rhea, R. Larson. Here comes Mr. K.! FIRST ROW: C. Larson, B. Carr, E. Nyhus, B. Haveman, G. Page. SECOND ROW: J. Klander, M. Crape, N. Brooks, J. VanDyke, N. Grahame. THIRD ROW: G. Hallmark, M. Moldenhauer, D. Morgan, S. Bethke, G. York. FOURTH ROW: J. Gwinner, J. Verkist, R. Rietman, J. Lovatt, S. Davenport. FIFTH ROW: B. Beard, F. Price, T. Parker, T. Parker, D. Walker. SIXTH ROW: S. Gitts, M. Koop, T. Sharp, K. Woods, D. Dale. “A leader 1s best when people barely know that he exists.... 22 Laotzu iain ne 1 agg Tse yer Annual The Trojan staff members: Kathy Sandall, editor; Kris Holliday, copy editor; Annette Veenstra, co-copy editor; Janet Wieland, business manager; Randi Parker, art editor; Shelley Burkhart, senior editor; Steve Austin, junior assistant; Marlene Watts, junior assistant; Mrs. Frances Adams, advisor; started the year by soliciting for advertisements to help pay for the 1968-1969 yearbook. As the 14th of November drew nearer, work parties were held to meet the first deadline. With that deadline the annual slowly took shape. Helping the staff were John Zylstra and Nels Kalhovde as photographers. After the fourth deadline, the staff was able to concentrate on the last proofreading. Finally came the time for the unveiling of the annual to judge if all the effort was worthwhile. Hard at work. Staff with advisor, Mrs. Adams. Paper Staff The Trojan Courier was published every three weeks sade the supervision of Mr. Donald Wenke. The objective was to expand beyond the limits of the school and become a community newspaper. The small journalism staff worked overtime in order to produce the paper. Mike Weidkamp was editor; Frank Sprague, sports editor; Necia Parker, Debbi Claxton, Carol Sestrom, and Jo Ellen Taber gathered news. Vicki Dohrman transferred at the semester but Kendall Dobiash stepped in to take her place. Karen Pfannenstiel and Necia Parker doubled as typists and members of Mr. Wise’s class mimeographed the paper. The exchange papers had a very wide scope this year, bigger than ever. Papers were received CLOCKWISE: D. Claxton, N. Parker, M. Weidkamp, V. Dohrman, C. Sestrom, K. from Ketchikan, Alaska, to Newbury Park, Pfannenstiel, F. Sprague. California; Camas Valley, Oregon, to Brooklyn, New York. Finished. Advisor, Mr. Wenke The paper in its making. The paper at press. OFFICE ASSISTANTS—FIRST ROW: L. Richardson, C. Beck, C. King, S. Merrell, J. Sires, S. Abbott. SECOND ROW: S. Smith, G. Forsberg, L. Wistoski, M. Assink, K, Myhre, K. Gwinner. Busy at work. Office, ‘Teachers’ and Library Assistants TEACHERS’ ASSISTANTS—ROW ONE: M. Perez, J. Beard, K. Park, R. Fleming, M. Buchholz. SECOND ROW: B. Hallmark, J. Wieland, A. Veenstra, N. Parker, C. Barr, S. Reilly, M. Cyr, V. Schow. THIRD ROW: S. Smith, K. Pfannenstiel, A. Butenschoen, K. Bird, R. Westerberg, C.Amos, K. Everhart, S. Bethke. as i ae - arse fe ss = LIBRARY ASSISTANTS-—SITTING: M. Crabtree, Mrs. Adams, librarian. STANDING: C. Davis, M. Robinson, J. Strickler, S. Clark, C. DeJong, V. Dohrman. Rifle Club “The line is ready...load...ready on the firing line .. . commence firing.” These commands were heard many times from the old gym while the members were trying for higher qualifications. The qualifications were divided into six levels: Pro-Marksman, Marksman, Marksman First Class, Sharpshooter-bars 1-9, Expert, and Distinguished Expert. The Meridian Rifle Club Team had a shooting match with the Custer Sportsmanship Club Team at their new range. Afterwards refreshments of pop, coffee, and donuts were served. The club sold football programs to raise money for ammunition. Advisor, Mr. Wise; M. Walker, Secretary-Treasurer; M. Crabtree, President; D. Zimbelman, Vice President. FIRST ROW: D. Weivoda, D. Forsberg, K. Stamm, D. Gorsegner. SECOND ROW: R. Parsons, J. Moldenhauer, J. Jones, D. Nilsen, R. Garza. FIRST ROW: J. Taber, J. Higgins, R. Garza, SECOND ROW: R. Clark, D. Woods, J. Carruthers. 39 Drill Team... The Drill Team was led by Leila Richardson, captain; Karen Myhre, first lieutenant; and Karen Pfannensteil, second lieutenant. The advisors were Mrs. Patricia Vickerman and Mr. Dale Merrell. The girls practiced long hard hours to participate in the Drill Team Conference in Bellevue. During the year they marched at games, at the Ten Mile Grange, and in many parades including Leavenworth, Victoria, and Blossom Time. At the beginning of the year, the Drill Team awarded Mrs. Mary Rowe a gift for her help in the past years ADVISOR: Mr. Dale Merrell ADVISOR: Mrs. Patricia Vickerman Chin up, chest out. SQUAD ONE: S. Reilly, N. Parker, | ) B. Hallmark, S. Rhea. Ch Color Guard Color Guard Color Guard Color Guard B. Colman R. Pratt J. Kvistad K. Lundstrom QUAD TWO: D. Amos, C. Schow, E. SQUAD THREE: M._ Rauch, A. SQUAD FOUR: R. Westerberg, K. Gwinner, hasteen, P. Rhea, J. Gwinner. Butenschoen, N. Meyer, J. Harrison, C. J. Butenschoen, J. Bernardy, M. Watts. Zimbelman. 4] Future Homemakers of America F.H.A. members’ were’ guided by _ two objectives-“Jobs, Careers and You” and “Good Family Relations Through Communications.” Their projects included telling stories to grade school children and Christmas caroling. Their officers were: president, Annette Veenstra; vice president, Maureen Assink; secretary, Shirley Smith; treasurer, Carmeille King; reporter, MaryJane Goss; degree chairman, Kris Holliday; historian, Mary McKinney; parlimentarian, | Be Lynette Benner; recreation leader, Gerry Forsberg; CETICER Sten A. Vecastia MA ca CE TCE me : ep es . : Mrs. Emerson, A. Veenstra, M. Assink, S. Smith. SECOND ROW: a eotce tae tee yg B on Fou ee J. Verkist, K. Holliday, M. McKinney, L. Benner, G. Forsberg. THIRD ROW: C. imbeiman, Aleda Anderson, bonnie Castaneda, an King, M. Goss, C. Zimbelman, A. Anderson, B. Castaneda. advisor, Mrs. Jesse Emerson. haha aie fe Med) 7 FIRST ROW: L. LaPlante, P. Stevens, L. Weidkamp, J. Boehringer, M. Lankhaar, N. Snider, N. Parker, J. Harrison, D. Amos, J. Sires, L. Salazar, P. Sharp, C. Amos, R. Johnson. SECOND ROW: T. Beck, J. Johnson. FOURTH ROW: V. Schow, S. Bethke, M. Watts, D. Bame, R. Stephens, J. Dunn, J. Van Iderstine, R. Lindgren, B. George, S. Merrell, Jansen, R. Westerberg, J. Bernardy, M. Joy, S. Weatherby. R. Parker. THIRD ROW: K. Standal, B. Hallmark, C. Schow, D. FIRST ROW: G. Page, R. Anderson, D. Kratzig, S. Raymond, T Rem B. V es Ded � v- i. : F tra, M. Aamot, R. Amos. FOURTH ROW: L | Parker. SECOND ROW: D. Zimbelman, J. Boehringer, S. Hanowell, J. Harrison, R. Guitteau, T” Cher ishop. Beard, K. Be dy, G. Abbott. THIRD ROW: F. F aps ae arrison, R. Guitteau, T. Parker, L. Chervenock, W. Koop, D. Bishop. Future Farmers of America The F.F.A. accomplished some outstanding work which was made possible by the leadership of president, Tim Lintz; vice president, Pat Stephens; secretary, Fred Robson; treasurer, Nyle Verkist; reporter, Dale Dickson; and sentinel, Brian Haveman. The F.F.A. members sold poinsettias before Christmas to earn money for the annual Spring OFFICERS: Mr. Holland, S. Rhea, T. Lintz, N. Verkist, F. Robson, P. Stephens, F.F.A. banquet. | eerson. For the first time in Meridian’s history, three boys | represented the school at the National Convention of | F.F.A. They were Tim Lintz and Nyle Verkist, seniors, Dale Dickson, junior. Rg What are little girls made of? FIRST ROW: Officers, C. Beck, M. Goss, K. Myhre. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Fisher, M. Assink, M. Watts, S. Smith. Girls’ Club The first objective of Girls’ Club was to purchase a silver tea service for the use of the student body at various teas and banquets. To help pay for it, hot dogs were sold at all home football games. This year’s officers were Karen Myhre, president; Mary Jane Goss, vice-president; Lynette Benner, secretary; Maureen As- snik, treasurer; and Shirley Smith and Marlene Watts, points chairmen. Mrs. Fisher was their advisor. FIRST ROW: M. Watts, J. Taber, L. Belcoe, C. Abbott, S. Hyink, D. Lankhaar. SECOND ROW: C. Morgan, R. Westerberg, B. Castanada, C. Sestrom, R. Reese, B. McClue. THIRD ROW: C. Schow, K. Lundstrom, E. Chasteen, P. Rhea. FIRST ROW: M. Holz, R. Jansen, M. Loewen, C. Barr, M. Cyr, D. Bame, C. Brooks, J. Dunn, J. Stephens, R. Dunn, J. Boehringer, M. McKinney, M. Salazar, D. Hanowell, P. Carruthers, M. Rauch. SECOND ROW: D. Davenport, M. Robinson, L.Wistoski, L. Benner, K. Bird, L. LaPlante, D. Weivoda, M. Prendergast, S. Pfullmann, L. Richardson, S. Burkhart, J. Butenschoen, S. Reilly, S. Smith, G. Forsberg. THIRD ROW: C. Morgan, R. Lindgren, P. Aarestad, T. Beck, B. Chasteen, V. Schow, C. King, P. Sharp, J. Gwinner, J. Verkist, N. Parker, K. Pfannenstiel, J. Klander, L. Weidkamp, STANDING: K. Myhre. Big M Club Under the advisor, Mr. Roy Grady, the Big M Club elected the following officers: Bill Freeman, president; Bob Weatherby, vice president; John Bartok, secretary; Dan Manthey, treasurer; and Ron Fleming, club representativ e. All the members of Big “M” Club must have earned a letter in at least one sport. They sponsored a dance and a community drawing to earn money for the Video-tape. FIRST ROW: Mr. Grady, B. Weatherby, B. Freeman, D. Manthey. SECOND ROW: J. Bartok, C. Thompson, R. Fleming. FIRST ROW: D. Boyd, D. Crnich, B. Freeman, R. McKissick, D. Manthey. SECOND ROW: K. Bernardy, B. Weatherby, J. Beard, M. Buchholz, D. Jones. THIRD ROW: J. Bartok, D. Bakker, R. Fleming, B. Bird, T. O'Hara, A. Miles. FOURTH ROW: G. Neevel, C. Thompson, G. Bass, J. Perry, G. Shannon. FIFTH ROW: J. Welch, M. Perez, L. Foster, B. Guitteau, W. Jordan, J. McDonald. Queen Curt and his royal court. Would anyone like a walnetto? 45 Cheerleaders This year’s cheerleaders were very active under the leadership of Cheer Queen Kris Holliday and advisor Donald Wenke. They provided skits for the entertainment of the student body, and supported the school at all extracurricular activities. The cheerleaders also sponsored Basketball Homecoming Week and decorated for the spring Athletic Banquet. Cheerleaders: Sharon Abbott, Bev Chasteen, Sue Rhea. TOP TO BOTTOM: Advisor, Mr. Wenke, B. Chasteen, J. Geleynse, S. Rhea, Abbott, K. Holliday. R. Parker, S. FIRST ROW, Officers: J.. Dunn, M. Watts, S. Smith, SECOND ROW: A. Veenstra, R. Westerberg, C. King, K. Holliday. ep Glub The Pep Club started the year with Shirley Smith, president; Marlene Watts, vice-president; Jenny Dunn, secretary; Roxie Westerberg, treasurer; Carmeille King, parliamentarian; and Annette Veenstra and Kris Holliday, points chairmen. Their advisor was Miss Joan Osterholt. They cheered their team on to victory and honored them with a banquet at the end of the sport season. They also sponsored the Basketball Homecoming. To make these activities possible, they sold hot cocoa, coffee, and apples at the games. They also sold booster buttons and bubble bath during the school year. FIRST ROW: B. Chasteen, S.Rhea, S. Abbott, J. Geleynse, R. Parker, K. Holliday. SECOND ROW: B. Hallmark, M. Goss, C. Meyer, B. McClue, B. Reese, B. Manthey. THIRD ROW: T. Beck, C. Zimbelman, C. Brooks, D. Bame, N. Meyer, M. Holz, S. Lunde. FOURTH ROW: L. Nelson, J. Stephens, M. Salazar, K. Gwinner, K. Byram, C. Beck, K. Pfannenstiel. FIFTH ROW: M. Assink, J. Bernardy, P. Rhea, E. Chasteen, C. Schow, R. Dunn. 47 TorcheGiuis The Torch Club was led by Shelley Burkhart, president; John Zylstra, vice-president; and Maureen Assink, secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Dawn Everett advised them throughout the year. At Christmas time they brightened the school by decorating a Christmas tree and putting it in the cafeteria. OFFICERS: M. Assink, J. Zylstra, S. Burkhart. Advisor Dawn Everett FIRST ROW: D. Rhea, R. Gottschalk, E. Parlova, K. Myhre, C. Davis, R. Rietman, J. Beard, D. Manthey, G. Neevel, D. Boyd, R. Stevens. SECOND ROW: L. Weidkamp, M. Crape, J. Verkist, C. King, B. McClue, J. Moser, L. Belcoe, P. Zwiers, E. Chasteen, L. Benner, M. Goss, J. Dunn, J. Wieland. THIRD ROW: S. Austin, N. Brooks, R. Littleton, F. Sprague, D. Claxton, E. Nyhus, J. Allbaugh, M. Moldenhauer, W. Lindgren, S. Burkhart, G. Gansler, D. Chasteen. FOURTH ROW: R. Parker, K. Holliday, C. Schow, P. Aarestad, R. Lindgren, S. Merrell, M. Watts, C. Brooks, J. Gwinner, K. Lundstrom, G. Forsberg, C. Morgan, D. Davenport, M. Munson. Girls’ Athletic Association The G.A.A. officers for this year were Bev _ Chasteen, president; Bev Hallmark, vice-president; Karen Bird, secretary; Sue Rhea, points Chairman; and Terrie Beck, concession chairman. Their advisor was Mrs. Patricia Vickerman. The girls participated in many different tournaments throughout the year. Advisor FIRST ROW, Officers: B. Chasteen, J. Dunn. SECOND ROW: K. Bird, B. Patricia Vickerman Hallmark. THIRD ROW: T. Beck. ; FIRST ROW: D. Boyd, D. Crnich, K. Holliday, R. Parker, S. Merrell. SECOND ROW: J. Zylstra, B. Freeman, J. Beard, R. Fleming, G. Abbott, S. Burkhart. THIRD ROW: M. Assink, C. King, S. Rhea, C. Muenscher, J. MacDonald, D. Rhea, A. Miles. FOURTH ROW: M. Watts, K. Myhre, S. Smith, L. Johnson, D. Claxton, F. Sprague, D. Anderson. FIFTH ROW: A. Veenstra, K. Lundstrom, C. Schow, P. Rhea, E. Chasteen, J. Harrison, M. Salazar. This years student council was led by vice-president D. Crnich, secretary K. Holliday, treasurer S. Merrell, publicity manager R. Parker, and Mr. Kratz advisor. Each class was represented as well as each club and home room. Meetings were held on Tuesday of each week where school problems were discussed. Exchange students were sent to other county schools and received as guests to our own school. The French policeman. FIRST ROW: B. Wilkerson, P. Bolan, M. Crape, J. Moser, M. Walker, S. Lu nde. SECOND ROW: M. Rauch, J. Kvistad, M. Salazar, L. Benner, F. Loewen, L. Nelson. THIRD ROW: E. Chasteen, P. Rhea, S. Rhea, P. Zwiers, J. Stephens, B. Manthey. Band The Meridian High School Band participated in many exciting events throughout the year. Under director Dale Merrell, they performed in the annual Christmas Program. Deciding to try something new, the band and chorus classes held a Love-In. The Love-In turned out to be a very successful variety show. OFFICERS: F. Sprague, president; E. Vandenhaak, vice-president; L. Harrison, secretary; C. Hawley, treasurer; Mr. Merrell, advisor. FIRST ROW: B. Castaneda, K. Everhart, P. Zwiers, J. Harrison, K. Forsberg, S. Pfullmann, E. Parlova. THIRD ROW: B. Wilkerson, J. Myhre, C. DeJong, D. Hanowell, J. Moser, M. Crape. SECOND ROW: D. Verkist, R. McKissick, C. Muenscher, D. Walker, L. Harrison, B. McClue,) Anderson, C. Callen, K. Bunker, J. Bruner, D. Rhea, E. Nyhus, G. M. Robson, B. Haveman, R. Rietman. STANDING: D. Bakker, C. M ajorettes The majorettes marched with the band at the parades and performed at all the games. Majorettes: S. Jensen, C. Beck, B. Gwinner. Chorus This year’s chorus under the direction of Mr. . Dale Merrell participated in many events. Aside from the annual Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Concerts the chorus and band presented a variety show entitled “Love In.” The money raised from this presentation went toward the purchase of new band uniforms. FIRST ROW: B. Chasteen, C. Meyer, M. Walker, P. Bolan, A. Anderson. SECOND ROW: C. Davis, V. Schow, K. Pfannenstiel, K. Bird, K. Standal. THIRD ROW: B. Manthey, N. Meyer, K. Byram, K. Myhre, L. Benner, J. Butenschoen. FOURTH ROW: L. Harrison, S. Rhea, D. Bakker, S. Weatherby, L. Johnson. Hawley, W. Pederson, F. Sprague, K. Woods, F. Robson, J. FIRST ROW: B. Gwinner, S. Reilly, P. Stevens, M. Melbo, J. Geleynse, B. Hallmark. VanDyk, T. Sharp. SECOND ROW: M. Robson, A. Johnson, C. Beck, K. Gwinner, M. Joy, K. Everhart, J. Kvistad. THIRD ROW: G. Bass, J. Smith, C. Hawley, E. Vandenhaak, R. Westerberg, D. Guyer. Accompianist: S. Bethke, M. Munson. 5] 1S t, leads “Whoever foremos Schiller eridian [rojan ootball SPOS 6 oe Mr. John Abbott Coach Ron Fleming End Ken Bernardy Tackle Curt Thompson Robert McKissick Tackle Center Mr. Bruce Taubenheim Asst. Coach Gary Bass Halfback Duane Bakker Guard Dave Crnich Fullback John Smith Guard Gary Shannon Halfback Bob Weatherby End Gordon Neevel Guard 55 Our Squad Performs Th FIRST ROW: R. Anderson, P. Sanchez, G. Abbott, B. Birchall, D. Jones, A. Larsen, J. Perry, W. Jordan, C. Muenscher, V. Carlson, J. Under Head Coach John Abbott and Assistant Coach Bruce Taubenheim, fired up from last season, the team started out looking for a W.C.L. title. In preparation for the season, 17 boys went to football camp during the summer. The season came on with the Trojans having 33 boys turning out, 11 from each class. The first game was with Stanwood, who was rated third in the state last year. The game was a Trojan victory which was followed by more. The Trojans strong line was an asset to equally strong backs which gave them a well balanced attack on the ground or air. Then the team suffered an extreme loss to their attack. Senior flanker, Bill Freeman, threw a key block in the Concrete game and broke his arm. After this, the squad was plagued with injuries. Terry O’Hara, team quarterback, broke his ankel which took even more sting out of the Trojan attack. Homecoming was for the home team and the Trojans took Lynden 25-0 which brightened the night. Three backs received jerseys for gaining over 100 yards. They were Seniors Bill Freeman, Don Boyd and _ Dave Crnich. Halfback Don Boyd was star ground gainer with blocking from a fine line and fullback Dave Crnich. Boyd gained 1200 yards, a goal never attained by a Meridian High School grid star. Honorary Captain was Don Boyd and the Inspirational Player was Dave Crnich. McDonald, B. Guitteau, S. Granahan, M. Clark, J. Bartok, T. O’Hara. SECOND ROW: J. Smith, B. Weatherby, D. Manthey, G. Neevel, C. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE DATE MHS OPP. Sepia 1S Stanwood 14 6 Sept. 20 Concrete 14 0 SEptsmee | Sultan 38 7 Oct. 4 Lynden Christian o2 6 Oct. re Blaine 0 19 Oct. 18 Mt. Baker 7 aE Oct. a Nooksack 13 13 Nov. ] Lynden ao 0 Nov. 8 Langley 0 33 ppn, R. Fleming, G. Bass, G. Shannon, D. Crnich, B. Bird, D. Bernardy, R. McKissick, D. Bakker, A. Miles, J. Bacon. INJURED PLAYERS: Bill Freeman and Terry O’Hara. Go get ’em, Trojans! 57 We are the linemen for the county.... Go-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0o——-TROJANS!! We’ve got that spirit! What are you waiting for???? Get ’em Albey! And they said we couldn’t win! Bowlegs are the best legs! Pay me to Who said football is girl’s play? Hang on, toot!! Meridian Football sie ‘ Queen: Judy Sires Junior Princess: Marsha Munson Escort: Gordon Neevel Escort: Robert McKissick Smile, you’re on. Juniors win by a chicken. | } | Maes Sophomore Princess: Nancy Meyer Escort: Carl Muenscher Yup, Yup, we won the game. Freshman Princess: Kim Lundstrom Escort: Larry Chervenock I should have danced all night. 61 asketball 1969... Ron Fleming Center Jeff Beard Forward Don Boyd Guard Roy Grady Coach Art Miles Center Dan Manthey Forward Meridian Upsets Lynden 61-60 Dave Crnich Center Gary Shannon Guard Mike Buchholz Guard Richard Belka Assistant Coach Albert Larsen Forward up and away. a. The Mr. Americas of Meridian High. Wow! Isn’t this excitin) fight than switch. d rather He Pal 4 Ty $ S-t-r-e-t-c-h-! It’s a bird—it’s a plane—no, it’s a basketball game. MERIDIAN TAKES Lynden Christian | Langley Monroe Lynden Christian ) Monroe ih Mt. Baker Nooksack Stanwood Washougal Langley Blaine Lynden . Lynden Christian | Mt. Baker iy Nooksack } Lynden Concrete Blaine Concrete VARSITY: B. Bird, G. Shannon, D. Manthey, D. Crnich, R. Fleming, A. Miles, J. Beard, M. Buchholz, D. Boyd. CENTER: Coach, R. Grady, manager, M. Kelly. The Meridian Trojan Basketball team was led by the new coach, Mr. Roy Grady. Mr. Richard Belka coached the junior varsity. The squad was sparked on by the high scoring of captain Ron Fleming, outstanding rebounding of Dave Crnich, who averaged 14 rebounds per game, and very strong defense of guard Don Boyd. These three players helped contribute to the season’s games of seven wins and eleven losses. Also contributing a great deal to the team were the efforts of Dan Manthey, Bob Bird, Mike Buchholz, Jeff Beard and Gary Shannon. Those players, except for senior Dan Mathey, will help make ‘up the nucleus of next year’s ball club. Although they missed a berth at the district playoffs by one game, they came up with a first place trophy at their Christmas Tournament. Ce Just what I needed. ; ICHRISTM AS TOURNAMENT -|}OPPONENT MERIDIAN 6 (42 ZA i) 55 660 49 = 63 50 658 52 43 40 S63 36 7 49 74 56 58 6 C68 50 54 22 6S S60 61 ys) 658 40 mm 654 42 61 38 = 55 51 . 47 86 . 42 47 54 59 League Games Half-time show JUNIOR VARSITY: B. Markwood, V. Carlson, L. Harrison, J. MacDonald, K. Bernardy, D. Dickson, J. Bacon, A. Larsen, B. Birchall. CENTER: Manager, D. Mumford; Coach, R. Belka. Power 67 Meridian Basketball The moment! Queen Sylvia and her court. Homecoming 1969 Sophomore Princess: Judy Harrison Freshman Princess: Patti Rhea 5S a, te we it a! Please, I’d rather do it myself! What’s so funny? 69 Now what?! Only one lap to go. ‘Track The track team was coached by Mr: Dean Bame. There were twenty-six members making up the squad. Each member participated in various events at i. the track meets between the other schools. | Ly Who needs P.F. flyers? Up, up and over!!! The Great American cover-up. Go baby go! Baseball Sixteen boys turned out for the baseball squad. Due to the good weather, turn-out started early with most of the boys coming from the junior and sophomore classes. Coached by Mr. Les Knutsen the team played sixteen games. All right, you guys, let’s play ball. I’m wanted by Charlie Brown. Coach My first home run. Our industrious workers. Our Miss Tressy I wonder? They’re at it again. If only a camera could talk. ? r Next, we'll do the flutter fling. Co ce ae ot es ht ee And the ants go marching on. -_ Would you believe the And then there were six pretty girls. Touchdown! Our Leader Gab session is now in order. leaders of tomorrow ? i lived in a shoe... There once was a woman who t this fun. Isn Wow. That’s funny! Slimmer, wouldn’t you say? How the wind howls and blows. 75 Lies Fr Es. | Jieninian Hise Scuoot } “The deeds of the [ee leader shall live . . ” | BLAINE HERE : : oo | SAT 8 : : | Ovid i ee fl Welcome to Laurel Country | There must be an easier way. I don’t know about you guys, but I’m leading an innocent life! The Seal of Washington Stronger than dirt! I wonder if it really works? Our Capitol Chewy Chewy Not on her head, Bobbity. Senior Directory SHARON LYNNE ABBOTT (Cher) Homecoming Princess 2; F.H.A. 1,2; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Cheerleader 3,4; Teacher’s Aid GARY LEE BASS (Bassor) Big M Club 2,3,4; Student Council 1; Basketball 1,2,3; Football 4; Baseball 1,2,4; Track 1; Chorus 1,3,4 CINDY LEE BECK Majorette 3,4; F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Office Aid 4; Teacher’s Aid 4; Chorus 3,4; Jr. Whatnot Student Director 3; Senior Play 4 LYNDELL BULA BENNER Transferred from Bellingham, Washington F.H.A. 2,3,4; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Jr. Whatnot 3; Chorus 2,3 ,4 RUSSELL G. BERGSTROM (Russ) F.F.A. 4; Rifle Club 4; Library Aid 4 PATTI DIANE BOLAN Transferred from Memphis, Tennessee Girls’ Club 4; Pep Club 4; G.A.A. 4; Senior Play 4; F.H.A. 4 DONALD EUGENE BOYD (Donny) A.S.B. President 4; Big M Club 2,3,4; Torch Club 2,3,4; Freshman Class President, Football 2,3,4; Basketball 3,4; Track 3; Boys’ State 3; Senior Play 4 MICHAEL RICHARD BOZICH (Mike) Transferred from Fresno, California SHELLEY ANN BURKHART (Super Shell) Annual Staff 1,2,3,4; Jr. Whatnot Chairman 3; Homecoming Princess 3; Drill Team 2,3; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3; Torch Club 1,2,3,4; Torch Club President 4; Senior Play 4 ALANA KAY BUTENSCHOEN Homecoming Princess 1; Drill Team 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1;G.A.A. 1,2; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Teacher’s Aid 4 KAREN CHRISTINE BYRAM Transferred from Pemberton, New Jersey Girls’ Club 4; Pep Club 4; Chorus 4; Senior Play 4 CLEO C. CALLEN Transferred from Wendell, Idaho Jr. Whatnot 3; Band 3,4 DEBBI JANE CLAXTON Transferred from Bellingham, Washington Girls’ Club 3,4; Student Council 4; Jr. Whatnot 3; Teacher’s Aid 3; Paper Staff 4; Senior Play 4 DAVID LLOYD CRNICH (Pollock) A.S.B. Vice-President 4; Big M Club 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2; Sophomore Class President 2; Student Council 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2; Track 2,3,4; Boy of the Year 3 DAGNA LORRAINE DAVENPORT Torch Club 2,3,4; Chorus 2 CARL STEVEN DAVIS Big M Club 2; Basketball 2; Football 2; Track 1 KAREN ELIZABETH EVERHART (Kar) Transferred from Oak Harbor, Washington Girls’ Club 3,4; Library Aid 3; Teacher’s Aid 4; Chorus 3,4; Band 3,4 JON SCOTT FJELLMAN (Scott) Student Council 2; Stage Crew 3; Jr. Sr. Banquet 3 RON DAVID FLEMING (Big Ron) Big M Club 2,3,4; Torch Club 3; Student Council 3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Teacher’s Aid 4 GERALDINE ESTELLE FORSBERG (Gerry) Drill Team 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Torch Club 3,4; Student Council 2; Teacher’s Aid 4; Chorus 2; Band 3,4 WILLIAM RYAN FREEMAN (Bill) Big M Club President 4; Big M Club 2,3,4; Jr. Class President 3; Student Council 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Chorus 1,2 ROBERT LOUIS GEBO Transferred from Bellingham, Washington JILL MARIE GELEYNSE (Little Dutchy) Homecoming Princess 1; Drill Team 2; Majorette 3; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 4; Cheerleader 4; Chorus 2,3 ,4 BEVERLY JUNE GEORGE (Bev) F.H.A. 1,2,4; G.A.A. 1,2; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 4; Jr. Whatnot 3; Senior Play 4 RICHARD GOTTSCHALK (Rick) Rifle Club 1; Football Manager 2; Senior Play 4 DELBERT EUGENE GUYER (Del) Transferred from Bellingham, Washington KATHY ANN GWINNER (Kath) Drill Team 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Torch Club 3; Jr. Whatnot 3; Office Aid 4; Chorus 4; Senior Play 4 79 JAY MICHAEL HAEHN (Mike) Senior Play 4; Stage Crew 4 STEVEN DALE HANOWELL (Steve) F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Student Council 4; Track 1,2 CURTIS LANE HAWLEY (Curt) F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Drum Major 4; Senior Play 4 KRISTEN LOUISE HOLLIDAY (Kris) Annual Staff 4; A.S.B. Secretary 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Chairman 3; Homecoming Princess 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Torch Club 2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,3,4; Yell Queen 4; Girls’ State 4; Senior Play 4 LINDA CAROL JOHNSON (Lin) FHA. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Student Council 4; Teacher’s Aid 4; Class Representative 4; Chorus 2,4 RICHARD FRANK JOHNSON (Rich) Transferred from Ferndale, Washington FPA. 2 SPENCER LEE JOHNSON NELS ARNE KALHOVDE Annual Staff 4; Football 1; Track 1,2; Senior Play 4 ALAN DOGLE KLUWE (Al) Rifle Club 1,2; Jr. Whatnot 3; Teacher’s Aid 1; Band 1,2; Senior Play 4 GARY ALAN LANKHAAR Transferred from Lynden, Washington F.F.A. 3; Jr. Whatnot 3; Chorus 2,3 JOHN CHRISTIAN LARSEN Rifle Club 1; Band 1,2,3 JOSEPH CHARLES LARSEN (Joe) Rifle Club 1,2,3; Torch Club 3; Band 1,2,3 TIM ALLEN LINTZ F.F.A. President 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Torch Club 3; Basketball 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Band Drum Major 3,4 DAN JAY MANTHEY Transferred from Ferndale, Washington Big M Club 3,4; Torch Club 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Football 3,4 SYLVIA JEAN MERRELL Transferred from Clarkston, Washington Annual Staff 4; A.S.B. Treasurer 4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Girls’ Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Torch Club 2,3,4; Student Council 4; Band 2, Girls’ State 3 KAREN ELIZABETH MYHRE Drill Team Lieutenant 4; Drill Team 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Club President 4; Pep Club 1,2; Student Council 4; Jr. Whatnot 3; Teacher’s Aid 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4 GORDON GEORGE NEEVEL Big M Club 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3; Torch Club 3; Student Council 1,2; Football 2,3,4; Track 1 NECIA MARIE PARKER Drill Team 2,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2; Jr. Whatnot 3; Teacher’s Aid 3,4; Paper Staff 4; Senior Play 4 RANDI LYNNE PARKER (Chocolate Chips) A.S.B. Publicity Manager 4; Torch Club 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff Art and Layout Editor 4; Yell Leader 1,2,3,4; Prom Chairman 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Drill Team 1,2,3; Jr. Whatnot 3,4; Senior Play 4 ERLING MENLO PARLOVA Transferred from Cle Elum, Washington Torch Club 4; Track 4; Band 4; Senior Play 4 JOHN MANUEL PEREZ JR. Big M Club 3; Jr. Whatnot 3; Track 3; Senior Play 4 KAREN ANN PFANNENSTIEL Drill Team Lieutenant 4, Drill Team 3,4; F.H.A. 1;G.A.A. 1, Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Jr. Whatnot 3; Teacher’s Aid 3,4; Chorus 1,4; Senior Play 4 MARY ELIZABETH PRENDERGAST Drill Team 2;G.A.A. 1,2; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Rifle Club 1,2; Jr. Whatnot 3; Teacher’s Aid 4 ROBERT ALAN RHEA (Alan) ReeAL 2 32 Trackel LEILA MARIE RICHARDSON (Chips) . oe. Drill Team Captain 4; Drill Team 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3; Office Aid 4; Teacher’s Aid 3 MARLENE KAY ROBINSON (Scooter) F.H.A. 1; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1; Library Aid 1,2,3,4 FRED LAVERNE ROBSON F.F.A. 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4 RICKY STEVEN ROEDELL (Rick) Rifle Club 3 JUDY LYNNE SIRES F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 4; Office Aid 3,4 8] BLISS ROY SMALL (Small) P.EAS)2 32Track! JOHN EDWARD SMITH Big M Club 2,3,4; Student Council 4; Jr. Whatnot 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Teacher’s Aid 3; Chorus 3,4 SHIRLEY RAE SMITH F.H.A. 1,3,4; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club President 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3,4; Jr. Whatnot 3; Office Aid 4; Teacher’s Aid 4; Athletic Banquet Chairman 3; Senior Play 4 FRANK ALAN SPRAGUE Big M Club 3; Torch Club 3; Student Council 3,4; Football 1,3; Track 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Paper Staff 4; Band President 4; Senior Play 4 GERALD DUANE STAMM Chorus 2; F.F.A. 3,4 KATHY LEE STANDAL Annual Editor 4; Annual Staff 2,3,4; Editor of Paper 1; F.H.A. 4; Torch Club 2,2,4; Jr. Whatnot 3; Senior Play 4; Chorus 4 PATRICK JAMES STEPHENS (Pat) F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Rifle Club 1,2,3; Senior Play 4 ROY EDWARD STEVENS Torch Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball 3,4; Track 1,4; Senior Play 4 CURTIS ALFRED THOMPSON (Curt) Big M Club 2,3,4; Basketball 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Chorus 3 EDWARD VANDENHAAK (Ed) Transferred from Ferndale, Washington Band 3,4; Senior Play 4 ANNETTE SUE VEENSTRA Annual Staff 4; F.H.A. President 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Student Council 3,4; Jr. Whatnot 3; Teacher’s Aid 4; NYLE LLOYD VERKIST F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Band 3,4 MARTHA MITZIE WALKER (Mitzie) ee 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Rifle Club 3,4; Student Council 2; Chorus 2,4; Senior ay ROBERT NORMAN WEATHERBY (Toot) Big M Club 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3 MIKE STEPHEN WEIDKAMP (Weasel) Editor of Paper 4; Business Manager of Paper 2,3; F.F.A. 1; Rifle Club 1; Jr. Whatnot J rack RICHARD ALLEN WELCH (Red) F.F.A. 2; Torch Club 1,3; Track 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Senior Play 4 ROBERT ALLEN WHITE (Bob) Stage Crew 2,3 JANET LEE WIELAND Annual Staff Business Manager 4; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Torch Club 1,2,3,4; Teacher’s Aid 3,4 LINDA JO ANN WISTOSKI (Linn) F.H.A. 1; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2; Office Aid 4; Chorus 1,2,3 CONSTANCE FAE ZIMBELMA N (Connie) Drill Team 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; Girls’ Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Torch Club 1,2,3,4; Paper Staff 2; Senior Play 4 JOHN DOUGLAS ZYLSTRA Annual Staff 4; Torch Club 1,2,3,4; Senior Class President; Student Council 4; Basketball 1,2,3; Football 1; Track 1,3; Boy of the Month 3; Senior Play 4 83 A-1 Auto Body Rebuild Inc. 1293 Guide Meridian Bellingham All About Travel 1417 Cornwall Avenue Bellingham Alpine Cafeteria and Lounge 1223 Cornwall Avenue Bellingham Automotive Parts Service 1322 State Street Bellingham 734-5600 Bellingham Fish Co. 1206 Central Ave. 734-5010 Wholesale Retail Sea Foods Bellingham Binyon Optometrists 1328 Cornwall Avenue Bellingham Brown’s Beauty and Barber Supply Co. 211 East Holly Street Bellingham Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 1119 Railroad Avenue Bellingham Diebert’s Store 1540 Meridian Road Bellingham Draper Valley Hatchery 6323 Guide Meridian Lynden, Washington Evergreen Pharmacy Ferndale Everson Drug Everson Everson Implement Co. 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State Street Larsen’s Jewelers Watches Diamonds and 1305 Cornwall 734-5090 Bellingham, Wash 89 Northwestern Commercial Bank “Friendly Little Bank on the Corner” Now with a College Branch Open Longer hou rs to serve you better including Saturday 10—1 Bellingham, Wash. Member F.D.1.C. Vienna Cleaners Sherman Clay 206 E. Magnolia Bellingham, Wash. 100 N. Commercial 734-3333 Bellingham, Wash. Bellingham’s Finest Cleaners Hammond— Kimball Organs Kimball Pianos Fisher Stereo Henry Heusinkveld, Mgr. ‘None Faster — None Finer”’ 733-2460 United Auto Electric Inc. ’ Formerly Satterlee Supply Ben S For the Clothes Horse Auto, Truck, Marine and Carburetor, Electrical Specialist Delco Remy Distributors 1331 Cornwall 106 Prospect 734-2360 Bellingham, Wash. Martinson’s Hall’s Bakery 119 W. Magnolia 2400 Meridian St. Bellingham, Wash. c Bellingham, Wash. Not Just Good But Better 91 One Hour Martinizing Ferndale Thriftway Speediest Service in Town Cornwall Ave. Ferndale, Wash. Bellingham, Wash. Jarvie Department Store King Daul Tire Co. Ferndale, Wash. N. State St. E. Chestnut 384-1361 Bellingham, Wash. “Invite us to your next blowout” Featuring a very complete line of nationally advertised clothing. 733-6230 92 Shaw Business and Maurice’s Hair Fashions 125 West Holly Secretarial College as % a4 iy % . ni ws 4 meee = oye 2 Np ” é AEB Zé ran: s : ‘ wr ws. Pe : ¥ 11 Prospect Street Bellingham, Wash. 733-3330 Belle Bridal Formal Shoppe McKay’s Variety 306 West Champion Box 277 Bellingham, Wash. Ferndale, Wash. ‘Rie : ee sf nA} ; wt Seni. = tT dee h Road Wash. Ic , ham ing 1172 Aldr Bell REINKE FABRICATORS 396+7532 BELLIME MAM We Reinke’s Fabrication, Inc. Baker Creek MOBILE HOMES PARK 341 Telegraph Road Hansen’s Young Men’s Shop Bellingham, Wash. 105 West Holly 733-4529 Bellingham, Wash. Featuring Nationally Known Brands In Quality Clothing For Boys and Young Men 733-1612 Mobile Home Spaces For Rent Western Optical Van Wyck Grocery 1200 N. Forest St. Corner of Mt. Baker Highway and Noon Road Bellingham, Wash. Bellingham, Wash. Groceries Texaco Gas Sundries R.A. Myhre, Owner 733-2130 95 Keith Onsum Service Electric Co. Insurance Broker 2512 Meridian Bellingham, Wash. 316 West Champion Bellingham, Wash. Success and Long Life to the Graduates Drive Carefully De Paul’s Jewelry Bellingham Hancock 135 East Holly Bellingham, Wash. 2730 Meridian Bellingham, Wash. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend 734-5130 Always Good Service For Tops In Flowers Call Gitts’ Red Top Floral 749 3rd Street Ferndale, Wash. Corsages For All Occasions 384-1737 June’s The Olive Tree 109 Magnolia Bellingham, Wash. Meridian Mercantile 1136 Guide Meridian Bellingham, Wash. ae ea ih er eh es URE 4a ir 398-2171 Fountain Drug 2416 Meridian Street Bellingham, Wash. Bellingham’s Drive — in Pharmacy 733-6200 « Williams Berry Farm 360 W. Pole Road Lynden, Wash. Pickers Wanted 125 West Holly Bellingham, Wash Uniflite Inc. Stockton’s Paint 1413 Railroad Ave. 9th Harris Bellingham, Wash. Bellingham, Wash. Goss’ Variety 404 Front Street Lynden, Wash. Toys Notions House Wares School Supplies 354-2995 tin) Irwin Hardware The One Stop Shop For All Your Home and Farm Needs.”’ Ferndale, Wash. O’Neall’s Service 1201 Northwest Rd. Bellingham, Wash. Oy 2 La Bellingham National Bank Cornwall East Holly Bellingham, Wash. With offices to serve you in Whatcom County. 99 Clark’s Feed Seed Railroad E. Magnolia Griffith Furniture, Inc. 2501 Meridian St. Bellingham, Wash. Bellingham, Wash. New and Used Furniture Western Apparel Saddlery 734-3730 Bellingham Beauty School 211 West Holly Penney’s | Bellingham, Wash. Glenbrooke Fashions Rate A’s for the “Now” fashions Sensibly priced Downtown Bellingham Award winning instructors to train you 734-7412 Royal Inn 208 E. Holly Bellingham, Wash. Rhea Berry Farms William T. Follis REALTOR 308 West Champion Bellingham, Wash. a e i Vb %, 4 ; 7 - , Congratulations to the , 4 1968 '69 Trojans! | ‘ge o ca a ie Allied Transmission of Bellingham, Inc. Prospect Central Bellingham, Wash. 733-4442 Virginia’s Cafe 1320 Commercial Bellingham, Wash. 734-6860 Cascade Laundry and Dry Cleaners 205 Prospect Bellingham, Wash. + GIN DRY CLEANING : v4 APPROVED SERVICE Bob’s Richfield 12th and Harris Bellingham, Wash. Congratulations to the 1968-69 Trojan Basketball Team Clyde Bank’s Camera 139 West Holly Bellingham, Wash. You'll find everything Photographic at Clyde Bank’s 734-6210 Compliments of Fairhaven Pharmacy 1115 Harris Street Bellingham, Wash. Jeffcott Motor Co. Box 388 Ferndale, Wash. 384-1311 Times Bike Trophy Shop 1308 Railroad Ave. Adams Welding Supply Co: 308 East Champion Bellingham, Wash. BELLINGHAM a 733-097 733-0970 National Bank of Commerce : . 128 East Holl | The Shrimp Shack pen Bellingham, Wash. 514 West Holly : ea Bellingham, Wash. | Seafood is our only busin ess. : Bring the whole family for a wide variety of fresh seafood lunches and dinners. F.D.I.C. Member 733-3200 734-0310 Compliments of Barr’s Camera Shop 108 East Magnolia St. Bellingham, Wash. The Lynden Chamber of Commerce Fast Photo Finishing Everything Photographic It’s not far to Barr’s 1265 Meridian Antenna Testing, Radio and T.V. Repair Channel Master Antennas, Rotors and Installations Setchell Carlson Color Television Congratulations to the Graduates of 1969 Intalco Corp. Box 937 Ferndale, Wash. | 107 ES ek 8 aad eT aie rover teveet as our gates to’ the ra x : Oe ee, . ce ak. 5 Fg s glorious and the unknown. BU ett : i or e a Gi ae itts Ete aon en ice jer Aya t fe) ee Se n Forster ie ae ell —a ta a Ue in ‘ a ee ee ee a nat S