Ness City High School - Eagle Yearbook (Ness City, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1968 volume:

“ We Laughed As We Laboured Together This is Ness City High School, home of the Eagles. As in every school, there is a word to describe the atmo- sphere and people of NCHS. Ours is Pride . Pride in not only what we achieved, but also in what we tried to achieve. For without pride, we would have accomplished nothing. We of The Eagle Staff are proud to present Ness City High School, 1967-68. r Co-editors Duane Stukesbary John Clark Staff Ken Stoecklein Don Leiker Dale Wasinger Ken Stoppel Dirk Hopkins Stan Healzer Gary Huff Alan Munsch Dan Stecklein Janice Pfannenstiel Marlene Dinges Betty Pfannenstiel Mrs. Darlene Burditt Contents Administration Page 7 Organizations Page 17 Sports Page 33 Music Page 51 Seniors Page 61 Juniors Page 73 Underclassmen Page 77 Grades Page 81 2 Adviser Mrs. Jan Gantz The Staff Dedicates The 1968 Eagle To Harry H. Linn Principal After 19 years in education, Harry H. Linn, principal, is leaving the profession. Mr. Linn began his teach- ing career at Ness High in 1949, and though he was president of the Federal Land Bank at Ness City from 1960 to 1966, he was on the school board, so there has been no severance with education in those 19 years. Officially, he has acted both as teacher and principal; unofficially, he has also been friend, counselor, and mediator. Those who have been associated with him are well acquainted with his philosophy of education - The pur- pose of an education should be to educate an individual to fulfill his responsibilities to society and to himself. Everything else is incidental. Students will remember the times they were admonished with Don't ever settle for second best; you don't want that, and praised with When you put your minds to doing something, you do it well. I think the evidence of this is in that trophy case. Both faculty and students stood a little taller every time he said, This is the best group of students and the finest high school in the state of Kansas. Everyone in the school system will miss Mr. Linn, and we think it is just possible Mr. Linn will miss every- one of us. 3 Highlights Of '67-68 What does the football team do in its spare time? Make like cheerlead- ers, of course. 4 Mary and Gwen, that burner is made for experiments, not marshmallows. Another Year Begins . . . As the school year gained momentum, so did the extra- curricular activities. Fall, as usual, brought freshman initiation, football, and fun. Seniors, assuming their role as head of the house, led the way in school spirit, or- ganizations, plays, and sports. Academic knowledge was the goal, but many treasured moments came in the form of new friendships, new ro- mances, new experiences, and general participation in all the phases of the school that make up Ness City High. 5 Students Enjoy Sports Football, basketball, spring sports and physical education are ,fbig at Ness High. And this year with a football team that didn't lose a game, and a basketball team that took fourth at State, school spirit stayed at fever pitch, accelerated no doubt by the ever-present poster, sometimes six feet tall. 6 1 ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY A i am m Supt. Lyle Goff, and the School Board: (L. to R. ): Carl Reinert, Raymond Lamoree, Charles Goodman, Alden Miner, Wayne Stiawalt, Ralph Pfannenstiel. School Improvement Is Constant Theme For Administration Each chain in the link of administration per- formed his part toward achieving the goals establish- ed for the 1967-1968 school year. With a brand new report from the North Central's Evaluation team (stating the visitors marvelled at the strides which Ness City schools have made ) tucked firmly in their hip pockets, they continued to work toward a still better school in 1969. Teachers' Aide Mrs. Darlene Lefort, and Secretary Mrs. Laura Andree Superintendent Lyle C. Goff Principal Harry H. Linn 8 William F. Janssen, grade school prin. Edward Brenner— B. S. , K. S.U., Man- hattan; Vocational Agriculture I through IV. ; F.F.A. Adviser J. C. Sinclair--A. B., W.S.U. , Wichita; M. S. , Ks. St. Col.; Pittsburg; Mechanical Drawing I and II, In- dustrial Arts I through IV. ; Junior Class Ad- viser Sharon K. Loom is-- B.A., F.H.K.S.C. ; Hays; Art VII through XII Art, Industrial Arts, Vocational Agricultural Courses Fulfill The Needs Of Many Students Industrial Arts at Ness City High School is di- vided into two main programs: Mechanical Drawing and Woodworking. Mechanical Drawing involves the use of technical drawing instruments to convey ideas graphically. Industrial Arts is the study of manu- facturing and construction of products used in wood- working. Vocational Agriculture is the learning of such skills as metal work, toolcare, welding, animal husbandry, and plant care. Art offers a basic study of design, color, and spatial relationships. The class is not meant to make great artists of all but to help each students see and better understand the world of fine arts. 9 Mrs. Lois McLeish— B.S. F.H.K. S.C., Hays, Ks., Grad. Work at F.H.K. S.C., Home Economics II, III, IV. Junior Class sponsor; FHA adviser. Home Economics Students Have Active Year The Home Economics classes, taught by Mrs. McLeish and Mrs. Horchem, strived to learn the tricks” of being a good home manager. Whether it was having a upside-down cake come out right side up or sewing in a zipper that would really zip, the girls always kept trying. (Below) Mrs. McLeish helps Home Ec. Ill students cut patterns. (L. to R. ) Paula Brenner, Sally Antenen, Cynthia Mauch, Betty Fercking, Gwenda Lamoree, Sharon Bondur- ant, Janis Dye, Linda Eckles, Joanne Pfannenstiel, Carol Burditt, Vicki Dinsmore, Jane Haas. Mrs. Kay Horchem- B.S. K.S.U. , Man- hattan, Ks., Grad. Work at F.H. K.S.C., Hays, Ks. Home Eco- nomics I, Jr. High Home Ec. FHA Ad- viser Marvin Kohlmier- Am. Hist., Am. Gov't., Asst. Foot- ball coach, Head Basketball coach, Tennis coach, N- Club sponsor. B. A. , Ks. Wesleyan U. , Grad. Work, K. S. U. , Manhattan, Ks. Social Studies Classes Are Interesting American Government, taught by Mr. Kohlmier, is aimed at familiarizing each student with the working govern- ment of the United States. Each student learns the basic principles of the branches of government. American History is a review of events which shaped the growth of our coun- try: What happened, who made it happen, and why. Sociology-Psychology, taught by Mr. Wesselowski, helps students to understand and live in our society and to under- stand why people act as they do. Field trips during the year give students a first hand view of some of the problems. Eric Wesselowski - B.A., K. U., Law- rence Ks., M. S. K. S. U. , Manhattan, Ks. Spanish, Sociolo- gy; Psychology, Span- ish Club Adviser. 10 William Quirk: B. S. K. S.C., Pittsburg, Pittsburg, Ks. ; M. S. F. H.K. S.C. Chemis- try, Physics, Lob. Science, Senior Class Sponsor, Science and Math Club Adviser. Melford DeWald: B. S. K. S. U. , Manhattan, Ks. ; M. Ed. Penn. State U. , University Park, Penn. ; Gradu- ate Study, F.H.K.S.C., Hays, Ks. Jr. High Math and Geometry. Mrs. Gwen Miner: B. S. K.S.U. , Man- hattan, Ks. ; Gradu- ate Work, K. S. U., Manhattan, Ks. ; F.H.K.S.C., Hays, Ks. ; The Sorbornne, Paris, France; and K. U., Lawrence, Ks. Biology, French, I, II, III, Sophomore Class-Sponsor, French Club Adviser. Math A nd Science — A Great Challenge For Many IWCHS Students Ronald Berens: B. S. F.H.K.S.C., Hays, Ks. , Graduate Work, F.H. K. S.C., Hays, Ks. Algebra I and II, Senior Math, Con- sumer Math, Adviser, Science and Math Club. Learning to conduct experiments, identify spec- imens, and learning the composition of matter and the laws of the universe are the fields of special in- terest to Mr. Quirk and Mrs. Miner. Mr. Quirk was kept busy teaching Lab Science, Chemistry and Physics. Mrs. Miner taught Biology, and French that stressed practice. Consumer Math, a new course application of math, was added to the math department this year. Besides this course, Mr. Berens taught Algebra I and II. He also taught Senior Math. Mr. DeWald had charge of the Geometry courses, and Junior High Math. Mr. Quirk conducts another experiment for freshmen. 11 John L. Sanders - B. S. (M. Ed. ), University of Illinois, Graduate work F.H.K.S.C. , Hays, Ks. Instrumental Music. Sophomore class and Dance Band sponsor. Eldon Eliason - B. M., Bethany College, Linds- burg, Ks. Graduate work, Denver University and University of Colorado. Vocal music in Jr. High and High School. Music History and Theory. Freshman class and Selgae sponsor. Music Curriculum Is Varied And Productive The music department at Ness City High School continues to show variety and good taste in music. The high school band, under the direction of Jack Sanders, had 69 students, the junior high band 57 students, and the beginner band 20 students. Some of the other band groups are: blue and white stage bands, blue and white pep bands, dixieland band, and various ensembles which were taken to contest. Eldon Eliason was new to the music department this year. He had 78 students in high school choir and 78 students in the grade school choir. Various groups were associated with choir, such as Selgae singers, Boys glee and Girls glee. Several ensembles went to the state music festival. The Ness City Eagles marching band makes a sharp appearance in their new uniforms. 12 Mrs. Juanita K. Parker - B. S. and M. S. in Business Ed. , K.S.T. C. Emporia, Ks. Typing, Book- keeping. Shorthand, Office Practice, Se- nior Class Sponsor, National Honor So- ciety Adviser Business Department And Library Play Key Roles Business Education is composed of Typing I, Shorthand I, Bookkeeping, and Office Practice. Training in Business Education is given to meet the Stu- dents' needs, the employment needs, or as a background for additional training. Library assistants worked for better understanding of the wide variety of resources available in today's libraries, as well as mastery of library skills and techniques. Reading improvement, both in speed and comprehension was also emphasized, as were better study and listening habits and the ability to take notes and tests. Mrs. Helen Floyd - A.B. Washburn U. , Topeka. M. L. S., K. S. T. C. Emporia, Ks. Library Services and Techniques, Li- brarian, Kayette Sponsor. 13 The girls' volleyball team was a sharp-looking group Mr. Williams and Gary Stoecklein demonstrate a dry run with the whirlpool bath. Mary Ann Mulnix-- B. S. , M. S. , K.S.C. Pittsburg, Ks. Girls physical education, Girls Basketball, Vol- leyball, Track, and Tennis. Clayton Williams— B. S. , M.S., F.H.K.S.C., Hays Ks. Health, Physical Education, Football Track Coach. Physical Education Students Strive To Perfect Mental A nd Physical Health The two-year required physical education program at N.C.H. S. is designed to build strong bodies and alert minds. To insure physically fit students in the competitive world, Mary Ann Mulnix, girls phys. ed. inst. , and Clayton W llliams, boys phys. ed. inst. , led the students in exercise and sports throughout the 1967-68 school year. Advanced Physical Education was continued this year with 10 students enrolled. The advanced P. E. students go through a more specialized course. However, all P. E. students enjoyed a year full of activities such as gym- nastics, bowling, badminton, track, touch football, volleyball, and basketball. 14 Jan Gantz—B. S. , E. C.S.C., Ada, Ok- lahoma; M. S., F. H.K. S.C. , Hays, Ks. English III and IV, Journalism. Ad- veser: Eagles Obser- ver, The Eagle, Freshman Class Sponsor. Edith O. Linn—B. A. Nebraska State Col- lege at Peru; Graduate Work: F.H.K. S.C. , Hays, Ks. World His- tory, English I, Latin I and II. Roger B. Younger-- A. B. , F.H.K. S.C. ; Graduate Work: F.H.K. S.C. , Hays, Ks. Speech I, Speech II and Dramatics, English II, Adviser: National Thespian Society. Spanish Added To Language Arts One of the highlights for the Language Arts pro- gram was the addition of Spanish to Ness High. A Spanish Club was immediately formed. Eric Wessel- owski served as Spanish instructor. There were two other languages: Latin I and II taught by Mrs. Edith Linn, and French I and II taught by Mrs. Gwen Mi- ner. English II, Speech I, Speech II and Dramatics were taught by Roger Younger. One of the areas stressed in speech was the development of the stu- dent's personality through participation in speech activities. Mrs. Edith Linn taught English I, while Mrs. Jan Gantz taught English III, Senior English, and Joumal- nalism. 15 Ness City High and Grade School Custodians (L. to R. ): Carl Dinsmore, Jerry Schuler, Clarence Stenzel, Warner Flaz, Verlyn Schuler. U. S. D. 303 Bus Drivers (L. to R. , FRONT ROW: Rich Pfannenstiel, Earl Stoecklein, Relph Stenzel, Nick Wasinger. BACK ROW: Vyrl Whipple, Paul Wasinger, Jerry Schuler, Rodney Barrows. CORNERS: Elmer Nuss, Stanley Hoss. Maintenance Staff— Busy working behind scenes with routine tasks, along with the many special ones that came up each day, the maintenance staff, cooks, and bus drivers did an excellent job keeping things moving along smoothly. Keeping up with a schedule almost planned on split-seconds is not an easy thing to do but the cooperative atti- tudes of the maintenance staff, regarding their responsibilities, and operational details, did much toward making this possible this school year. 16 Ness City High School Cooks (L. to R. ): Esther Delaney, Marcheta Hogsett, Clara Schoenhals, Lena Stecklein. Ness City Grade School Cooks (L. to R. ): Madge Wright, Ruth Graf, Katherine Pfeifer, Elma Mauch. Student Council Serves As Official Voice Of Student Body. The Student Council is made up of 20 members. The purpose of their organization is to develop high- er attitudes, and practice citizenship by improving student-teacher relationships and by representing the best interests of the students to the public. Activities of the year included Homecoming, dress up days, Student Council Scholarships, financ- ing Christmas decorations, and representing stu- dents in all matters which concern them. Theri de- cisions served as the voice of the student body. Harry H. Linn, principal, was the STUCO adviser. STUCO OFFICERS, (L. to R. ): Harry Linn, Ad- viser; Ron Jay, Vice-President; Sandy Rohr, Secretary-Treasurer; Keith Pfannenstiel, Presi- dent. Members of the Student Council are (L. to R. ): Keith Pfannenstiel, President; Cary Musselman, Leigh Ann Rohr, Daryl McVicker, Clinton Stiawalt, Joyce Moeder, Linda Eckels, Harry Linn, Adviser; Robert Schwindt, Penny Slagle, Terry Rohr, Janice Bondurant, Kenny Stoecklein, Debbie Bain, Harold Burdett, Brad Stecklein, Marvin Sekavec, Steve Gabel, Alan Munsch, Sandy Rohr, Eldon Schriock, Ron Jay. 18 N-Club Supports A thletes The N-Club is an honorary sports-club for boys who received a letter award while partici- pating in the athletics program at N.C.H. S. The members helped to promote school spirit. They also developed a quality of pride within themselves and a sense of individual and team achievements. The N-Club has accomplished many achievements throughout the year, such as, selling Eagle license plates and Eagle pens with the football and basketball schedules inscribed on them. These articles were sold for the pur- pose of purchasing blue blazers. FRONT ROW (L. to R. ) Clayton Williams, adviser; Stuart Schweitzer, President; Brad Stecklein, Vice-President; Mar- vin Kolhmeier, adviser; SECOND ROW: Roger Davenport, Treasurer; Terry Rohr, Stuco Representative; and Alan Munsch, Secretary. BOTTOM ROW, (L. TO R. ): Mr. Kohlmeier, Terry Rohr, Roger Davenport, Stuart Schweitzer, Alan Munsch, Brad Stecklein, Mr. Williams. SECOND ROW: Daryl McVicker, Stacy Cranston, Randy Betz, Barry Schwindt, Randy Anspaugh, Keith Pfannenstiel, Fred Goff, Clinton Stiawalt, Robert Schwindt. THIRD ROW: Dean Steck- lein, Gerald Hoss, Jeff Daniels, Kale Wasinger, Donald Hoss, Dan Stecklein, Kenny Stoecklein, Clyde Sutton, Bill Stiawalt, Alan Wendler, Ron Jay. FOURTH ROW: Benny Stecklein, Vernon Mudd, Paul Pavlu, Mark Ga- bel, Kenny Wasinger, Warren Sutton, Kale Leikam, Dale Fehrenbach, John Schuler, Lowell Foos. FIFTH ROW: Ron Weilert, Gary Musselman, Kent Miller, Rick Stenzel, Eldon Schriock, Jerry Herman, Dennis Pember, Gary Stoecklein, Jerry Dye, Wilhelm Braun. 19 CLOCKWISE—Terryl Jay, Cheryl Hopkins, Joanne Pfannenstiel, Connette Werth, Betty Fereking, Debbie Mel- lies, Carol Burditt, Betty Pfannenstiel, Linda Eckels, Kathy Mussleman, Sandy Bcnkula, Gloria Pfannenstiel, Rosemary Langer, Janice Pfannenstiel, Marlene Rupp, Denise Sigley, Paula Wasinger, Peggy Stoecklein, Joan Pavlu, Marietta Giessel, Michele Briand, Lynn Huxman, Cwenda Lamoree, Candy Strecker, Linda Popp, Mar- lene Dinges, Janet Bums, Sandy Pohr, Melba Sutton, Mrs. Edith Linn, Adviser; Jane Haas, Mary Ann Mulnix Adviser; Sally Antenen, Loretta Moeder, Paula Brenner, Paulette Meis, Vicki Brenner, Ann Cantz, Joanna Sten- zel. Trudi Ruff, Debbie Alderman, Joy North, Jeanne Schuler, Debbie Bain, Claudia Durfee, Joyce Moeder, Jan Weins, Penny Slagle, Carolyn Dietz, Janice Bondurant, Donna Hawkinson, Sharon Bondurant, Glenna Schlegel, Judy Alderman, Kathy Clouston, Lynnette Ruff, Judy Dclezal, Vicki Dinsmore, Diane Swim, Janice Dye, Donna Cranston, Suzanne Briand, Janice Stoecklein, LuAnn DeWald, Terri Sue Munsch, Kathy Dinges, Nancy Huff, Cheryl Roberts, Beverly Schuler, Nikii Shauers, Debbie Meis, Ann North, LeAnn Stoppel, Connie Popp, Bette Stum Diane Hertel, Willa Janssen, Leigh Ann Rohr, Debbie Burditt, Pam McDonald, Connie Gerstner, Diana Munsch, Debbie Cotton, Glenda Rebel. N-Ettes MERIT COMMITTEE TR. 1BOJ'T°M Mussleman, Linda Eckels, Betty Pfannenstiel, Donna Hawkinson, Sandy Benku- la, Michele Briand. SECOND ROW: Loretta Moeder, Claudia Durfee, Penny Slagle, Joyce Moeder, Glenna Sch- legcl, Suzanne Briand, Mary Ann Mulnix and Mrs. Edith Linn, Advisers. Varsity C heer- leaders L. TO R. Joyce Moeder, Penny Slagle, Debbie Bain, Head Cheerleader, Janice Bondurant, Sharon Bondu- rant. N-ettes Promote School Spirit During the 67-68 school year of athletic events and activities, the blue and white uniforms of 87 mem- bers of the N-ettes were seen as a symbol of the enthu- siam, spirit, and color of N.C.H. S. Led by the cheer- leaders and N-ettes, the student body supported their teams as they strived for victory. The N-ettes were a vital part of the school spirit at NCHS, and faithfully supported their team all year. The girls in N-ettes gave their best to school spirit. The spirit stick represents the enthusiasm and spirit that the cheerleaders and the crowd can com- municate to the team. It is the highest honor that can be achieved by a cheerleading squad at a cheerleading camp. NCHS Cheerleaders won the spirit stick in the 2nd day of national competition at Dallas. Freshman Cheerleaders: L. TO R. Joy North, Trudi Ruff, Ann Gantz, Paul- ette Meis, Loretta Moeder. 21 Kay el t es KAYETTES LOWER LEFT: Diane Swim, Vicki Dinsmore, Bemeice Fehrenbach, Joy North, Donna Cranston, Trudi Ruff, LuArrn DeWald, Sue Briand, Carol Burditt, Betty Pfannenstiel, Peggy Stoecklein, Linda Eckels, Betty Fercking, Terryl Jay, Candy Strecker, Carol Leterle, Paula Brenner, Mrs. Floyd, Carolyn Hogsett, Cynthia Mauch, Bonnie Gabel, Patty Rupp, Debbie Alderman, Willa Janssen, Julie Alderman, Karen Clouston, Debra Schuler, ASwen Wiens, Debbie Cotton, Linda Popp, Glenda Rebel, Debbie Bain, Cheri Hopkins, Debbie Mellies, Connette Werth, Linda Knotts, Sharon Bondurant, Sandy Benkula, Janice Stoecklein, Ann North, Janice Bondurant, Pam McDonald, Denise Sigley, Debbie Meis, Nikii Shauers, Michele Briand, Connie Gerstner, Donna Hawkinson, Lynette Ruff, Joan Pavlu, Beverly Schuler, Bette Stum, Michelle Helms, Diana Slagle, Debra Burditt, Janet Bums, Diane Hertel, Melba Sutton, Leigh Ann Rohr, Vicki Brenner, Diana Munsch, Claudia Durfee, Sally Antenen. MISSING: Donna McPeek. Terryl Jay, Kayette president and Kayette Kayettes of the Month: (L. to R. ) Bette Stum, Lynette Ruff, of the year, receives a plaque ofrecogni- Donna Cranston, Suzanne Briand, Janice Stoecklein, Paula tion from William S. Brickell, Dist. Dir. Brenner. Missing: Terryl Jay, Betty Pfanenstiel. of United Cerebral Palsy, for outstanding chapter service to the United Cerebral Palsy of Kansas. Kayettes Enjoy A Progressive Year The Kayettes, an organization whose purpose is helping others, began a progressive year with an increase of 38 members. Some of the year's ac- tivities included the fall welcome for the faculty, decoration of the Christmas tree, the UNICEF drive, and the Cerebral Palsy Drive. Heart Sister week and Twirp week were the fun activities sponsored by the Kayettes. Heart Sister week consisted of giving a secret pal identity hints and some candy or gum every day. The climax of the week was a valentine's gift from the Heart Sister. Twirp week gave every girl a chance to chase the boy of her dreams. The week was con- cluded by the girl taking the boy to an all school dance. The highlight of each month was the election of the Kayette of the Month. KAYETTE OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS SEATED: (L. to R. ): Paula Brenner, Vice-President; Janice Stoecklein, Points Chairman; Betty Fercking, Sec- retary; Linda Eckles, STUCO Rep. ; Sandy Benkula, Music Chairman; Terryl Jay, President; Sharon Bondurant, Music Chairman; Willa Janssen, School Service Chairman; Betty Pfannenstiel, Publicity Chairman; Bette Stum, Community Service Chairman; Candy Strecker, Recreation Chairman; Lynnette Ruff, Treasurer. STANDING: Donna Cranston, World Service Chairman; Mrs. Floyd, Adviser. SPEECH FESTIVAL ENTRIES: (Seated) Carol Burditt, Ron Jay. (Standing): Terryl Jay, Sharon Bondurant, Janice Stoecklein, Bette Stum, Kenny Wasinger, Donna Cranston, Debbie Mellies, Claudia Durfee, Joyce Moeder, Jeanne Schuler, Susan Wigington, John Clark, George Deines, Dale Leikam, Kenny Munsch, Dean Dietz. “As A Thespian, I Pledge My Best Efforts” The National Thespian Society membership for the 1967-68 school year was one of the all-time highs. To be eligible for provisional membership each individual must earn 8 points, and 15 points are required to be initiated as a full Thespian. Points are gained by participation in speech and dramatic activities throughout high school. Activities in which many Thespians were involved included: the Junior Play, the musical, Little Mary Sunshine, and several Speech and Drama Festivals. Two Thespians, Bette Stum and John Clark, made Honor Thespian this year. The officers were: President, Bette Stum; Vice President, Debbie Bain, Secretary- Treasurer, Mary Sekavec; and STUCO Representative, Janice Bondurant. John Clark was voted the outstanding Thes- pian of the year. STANDING, L. to R.: Janice Bondurant, Duane Stukesbary, Joyce Moeder, Bette Stum, Debbie Bain, Mary Sekavec, Advisor, Roger Younger. SEATED, FIRST ROW: Candy Strecker, Don Leiker, Robert Schwindt. SEC- OND ROW: Kenny Munsch, Harold Brudett, Dean Dietz, Ron Sekavec. THIRD ROW: Sue Dumler, Dallas Bruntz, John Clark, Gwen Wiens. FOURTH ROW: DeWald, Jeanne Schuler, Sally Antenen, Donna Cranston. FIFTH ROW: Suzanne Briand. Missing: Sharon Bondurant, Harold Burdctt, Ron Sekavec, Robert Schwindt, Donna Cranston, Susan Wigington, Jeanne Schuler, Dean Dietz, Mick VanDegrift. 24 FRONT ROW (L. to R. ): Gary Mussel man, John Sekavec, Stacy Cranston, Kenny Munsch, Dan Stecklein. SEC- OND ROW: Randy Anspaugh, Ron Jay, Candy Strecker, Eldon Schriock, Alfred Braun, Doug Tittel, Bill Braun, Paul Pavlu. THIRD ROW: Susan Wigington, Marlene Dinges, Janice Pfannenstiel, Loretta Tittel, Doylene Kindsvater, Debbie Cotton, Bemiece Fehrenbach, Vicki Brenner, Michele Briand, Cheryl Roberts, Carolyn Hogsett. FOURTH ROW: Bill Frusher, Marvin Sekavec, Sandy Rohr, Linda Knotts, Gwen Wiens, Mary Sekavec, Caroline Dietz, Sharon Pfaff, Jeanne Schuler, Kathy Clouston, Karen Clouston. FIFTH ROW: Kathy Musselman, Penny Slagle, Bonnie Gabel, Robert Schwindt, Duane Stukesbary, Keith Pfannenstiel, Harold Burditt, Gwenda Lamoree, Jane Haas, Paula Brenner, Suzanne Briand. SIXTH ROW: Mr. Linn (standing), Rick Stenzel, Alan Wendler, Ron Sekavec, Willa Janssen, Sandy Benkula, LuAnn DeWald. Fifty-Three Scholars Represent NCHS On March 12, fifty-three NCHS students took the WKEA Scholarship Contest held at Dighton. Among the senior participants, five took the Senior Scholarship Contest. They were Harold Burditt, Robert Schwindt, Ron Sekavec, Duane Stukesbary, and Sandy Rohr. SENIORS SUBJECT WKEA STATE A lfred Braun Bookkeeping 4 Current Affairs 5 Harold Burditt Current Affairs 2 Senior Scholarship 4 HM Caroline Dietz Literature 12 2 HM Ron Jay Kathy Musselman Mechanical Drawing 2 HM Clothing HM Janice HM Pfannenstiel Shorthand 1 Sandy Rohr Spelling 11 12 4 3 Senior Scholarship HM Robert Schwindt Physics Senior Scholarship 3 HM Mary Sekavec Spanish I 3 HM Ron Sekavec Sociology 3 Psychology 4 Penny Slagle Candy Sociology Typing II 2(T)4 Strecker 5 Doug Tittel Industrial Arts 1 2 Alan Wendler Bookkeeping 3 HM Gwen Wiens Susan Sociology 2 HM Wigington Typing II 3 HM JUNIORS Paula Brenner Foods 1 3 Jane Haas Typing I 5 HM Algebra II 2(T)2 HM Gwenda Lamoree Typing I HM Kenny Munsch Typing I 3 HM Paul Pavlu Mechanical Drawing 3 HM SOPHOMORES Michele Briand Spelling 9 10 2 HM Kathy Clouston Clothing Gary Musselman Industrial Arts 5 HM 4 Sharon Pfaff World History 3 Biology 3 HM Jeanne Schuler Geometry' 5 HM FRESHMEN Vickie Dumler General Math 3 (T) 2 Bemiece Fehrenbach General Math 3 (T) 2 Doylene Kindsvater General Math 3 (T) 2 John Sekavec General Science 2 2 (T) 3 Marvin Sekavec Algebra I 1 2 (T) 5 Health 4 5 General Science 3 HM Loretta Tittel General Science 4 HM English 9 HM 25 FHA TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Nancy Huff, Gloria Pfannenstiel, Jane Haas, Jeanne Schuler, Cheryl Roberts, Glenna Schlegal, Claudia Durfee, Carol Burditt. SECOND ROW: Joanne Pfannenstiel, Joyce Moeder, Vicki Brenner, Sandy Benkula, Sally Antenen. THIRD ROW: Rose Langer, Terryl Jay, Denise Sigley, Willa Janssen, Lynette Ruff. FOURTH ROW: Sharon Pfaff, Penny Slagle, Gwcnda Lamoree, Sharon Bondurant, Peggy Stoecklein, Trudi Ruff, Paula Brenner. Cynthia Mauch. FIFTH ROW: Dorothy Tittle, Betty Robinson, Donna Cranston, Sue Dumler, Kathy Musselman. SPONSORS: Mrs. Kay Horchem and Mrs. Lois McLeish, Kathy Dinges, Janice Stoecklein, Nikii Shauers, Linda Knotts, Marlene Dinges. SIXTH ROW: Vicki Dumler, Dallas Claypool, Nancy Robinson, Debra Burditt, Bonnie Gabel. SEVENTH ROW: Terri Sue Munsch, Kathy Clouston, Betty Fercking, Pam McDonald, Debbie Bain. EIGHTH ROW: Paula Wasinger, Paulette Meis, Debbie Mellies, Beverly Schuler, Janice Bondurant. Future Homemakers Of America Dedicate District FHA President Paula Brenner Themselves To Better Living The FHA girls of 1967-68 again succeeded in helping individuals improve personal family and community living now and in the future. This or- ganization prides itself on its 51 members, an in- crease of 11 over last year's membership. Only stu- dents who are taking or have taken a course in Home Economics are eligible for membership. At a joint meeting of the schools in Western Kansas, Ness City's chapter president, Paula Brenner, copped the FHA District President title. Among the activities for the year were the following: pizza party, Christmas caroling, sale of candy, and a Mother-Daughter Banquet. The officers for the year were: Paula Brenner, President; Sue Dumler, Vice-President; Betty Robinson, Secretary; Linda Knotts, Treasurer; Debbie Bain, STUCO. FHA Officers SEATED (L. to R. Y Sandy Benkula, Pianist; Bonnie Gabel, Historian; Paula Brenner, President; Penny Slagle, Point Chairman. STANDING: Sharon Bondurant, Song Leader; Linda Knotts, Treasurer; Debbie Bain, STUCO; Betty Robinson, Secre- tary. MISSION: Sue Dumler, Vice-President. 27 FIRST ROW: (L. to R. ): Adviser, Mrs. Gwen Miner, Paula Brenner, Sandy Rohr, Pres., Jane Haas, Vice-Pres., Kathy Musselman, Rec. Sec., LuAnn DeWald, Marietta Giessel, Michelle Briand, Willa Janssen. SECOND ROW: Joanne Pfannenstiel, Gloria Pfannenstiel, Lynnette Ruff, Karen Clouston, Candy Strecker, Clinton Stiawalt, STUCO Rep. , Betty Pfannenstiel, Joyce Moeder, Suzanne Briand, Corres. Sec. ; Kathy Clouston, Connette Werth, Ann North. THIRD ROW: Eldon Schriock, Randy Betz, Ricky Stenzel, Donna Hawkinson, Terry Rohr, Steve McFadden, Robert Schwindt, Kent Miller, John Schwarz, Debra Burditt, Sandy Benkula, Betty Fercking. French A nd Spanish Clubs Are Popular Organizations Club Horas de Placer , which in English means the Hours of Pleasure Club , was the name chosen for the newly formed Spanish Club. The Spanish Club had one party this year with a Mexican-style supper served. The club has 29 members wno tried to torm a foundation for a more active club next year. Eric Wesselowski advises the group. Les Bo ns Vivants , more commonly known as the French Club, continues to be a popular organization. The annual Christmas party carried out the theme Les arbres de Noel, or to the non-French speaking individual, the trees of Christmas. The club adviser is Mrs. Gwen Miner. FIRST ROW (L. to R.): Kathy Dinges, Nikki Shauers, Willa Janssen, Cynthia Mauch. SECOND ROW: Joy North; Debbie Meis; Jan Bondurant; Bette Stum, Treasurer; Dirk Hopkins; Loretta Moeder; Lonnie Hall; Marvin Sekavec. THIRD ROW: Mary Sekavec; Debbie Bain; Stan Healzer; Stuart Schweitzer, Student Council Representative; Gary Huff; Clinton Stiawalt, Secretary; Dan Stecklein, Clyde Sutton, President; Bill Stiawalt; Harold Burdett. FOURTH ROW: Joanna Stenzel; Marlene Rupp; Vickie Rebel; Diana Munsch; Vickie; Diane Hertel; Leigh Ann Rohr; Eric Wesselowski, Adviser. 28 Science Club (L. to R. ): Harold Burdett, STUCO Rep. ; Gwen Wiens, Sec. ; Robert Schwindt, Vice-Pres. ; Mary Sekavec, Pres. FIRST ROW: Sharon Pfaff, Karen Clouston, Donna Cranston, Eldon Schriock, Benjie Rufenacht, Randy Anspaugh, Gary Musselman. SECOND ROW: Jeanne Schuler, Denise Sigley, Cheryl Roberts, Kathy Clouston, Ricky Stenzel, Duane Stukesbary. THIRD ROW: George Deines, Dean Stecklein, Stacy Cranston, Ron Sekavec, Steve McFadden. Advisers, Ronald Berens and William Quirk. Science And Math Club Have Active Year The Science and Math Club is one of the most worthwhile clubs at Ness City High School. The pur- pose of the club is to promote a better understanding of science and its importance in people's lives. The projects of the Science and Math Club in- cluded a trip to the National Co-operative Refining Association refinery at McPherson, a lecture by Leroy Berens who works with the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in the Food and Drug Ad- ministration in Washington D. C. , and a talk on Engineering by G. E. Tempero from Wheatland Elec- tric Co-operative of Scott City, Kansas. Gwen Weins is shown here with her project, entered in the Regional Science Fair at Pratt, which won second place in the senior biological division and the Army Citation of Excellence. Her project involved the transplanting of corneas in animals. 29 (L. to R. y. Rick Rebel, Michelle Helms; Fred Goff, Jane Haas; King, Keith Pfannenstiel, Queen, Penny Slagle- Brent Anderson, Loretta Moeder; Flower and Crown Bearers Richard Gabel, Camille McCreight, and Steven Sanders. Yearbook Royalty Crowned Miss Penny Slagle, crowned by King Keith Pfannenstiel, became the 1968 Yearbook Queen at the Coronation ceremonies following the Scott City-Ness City basketball game Friday, February 23. Voting for Yearbook King and Queen began Monday, January 29. Each high school student was allowed to vote for two girls and two boys to represent his class. The following week the finalists of the Yearbook Royalty were chosen. One vote was allowed for each dollar paid toward the purchase of a yearbook. The couple with the most votes from the top four received the title of Yearbook King and Queen of 1968. Freshman Attendants Loretta Moeder - Brent Anderson Yearbook Royalty Seniors: Penny Slagle and Keith Pfannenstiel Sophomore Attendants Junior Attendants Michelle Helms - Rick Rebel Jane Haas - Fred Goff 31 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: (L. to R. ): Willa Janssen, Michelle Briand, Penny Slagle, Mary Sekavec, Harold Burditt, Sharon Pfaff, Mrs. Parker, Adviser, Sandy Rohr, Rick Stenzel, Kathy Clouston, Keith Pfannenstiel, Jane Haas, Eldon Schriock, Kathy Musselman, Karen Clouston, Stacy Cranston, LuAnn Dewald, Robert Schwindt, Gary Musselman. National Honor Society The main goal of the National Honor Society is to promote scholastic achievement, leadership, service and character. The requirements for membership into this organization include a 2. 3 average, high character, lead- ership, and service. The membership for 1967-68 was 20, a decrease of 5 from the previous year. The officers were Sandy Rohr, President; Mary Sekavec, Vice-President; Jane Haas, Secretary; Penny Slagle, Treasurer; Robert Schwindt, STUCO; Mrs. Juanita Parker, Adviser. Activities for the year included a fall Initiation and reception for the parents. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OF- FICERS: BACK ROW (L. to R. y Robert Schwindt, STUCO Repre- sentative; Sandy Rohr, President. FRONT ROW: Jane Haas, Secre- tary; Penny Slagle, Treasurer; Mrs. Juanita Parker, Adviser; Mary Sekavec, Vice-President. 32 Varsity Squad: BOTTOM ROW, (L. to R. ): Stuart Schweitzer, Roger Davenport, Keith Pfannenstiel, Alan Munsch, Fred Goff, Coach Williams, Clinton Stiawalt, Ron Jay, Barry Schwindt, Terry Rohr, Bill Stiawalt. SECOND ROW: Coach Kohlmeier, Randy Betz, Robert Schwindt, Gerald Hoss, Rick Stenzel, Kenny Wasinger, Dan Stecklein, Bill Braun, Kenny Stoecklein, Dean Stecklein, Don Hoss, Clyde Sutton, Lowell Foos, Coach Berger. THIRD ROW: Cary Stoecklein, Paul Pavlu, Mark Gabel, Vernon Mudd, Jerry Dye, Eldon Schriock, War- ren Sutton, Steve McFadden, Brad Stecklein, Alan Wendler, John Schuler. FOURTH ROW: Benny Stecklein, Ron Weilert, Gary Musselman, Daryl McVicker, Dale Fehrenbach, Kent Miller, George Deines, Jerry Herman, Den- nis Pember, Rick Rebel, Stacy Cranston, Randy Anspaugh. Eagles Win WKEA Championship For the first time in five years, 1962-1967, the Eagles flew home a league championship. The only mark against the undefeated Eagles was a tie with the Scott City Beavers. Seniors copped their share of the honors by fielding sixteen of the players. Of the sixteen, nine received special honors. Ron Jay, Brad Stecklein, and Roger Davenport were selected by the Topeka Daily Capital for West All-Area teams. Brad Stecklein and Roger Davenport were selected by the Wichita Eagle West All-Area, either first or second team. Placed on the WKEA League teams were Brad Stecklein, Roger Davenport, Ron Jay, Alan Wendler, Keith Pfannenstiel, Alan Munsch, Terry Rohr, Stuart Schweitzer, and Robert Schwindt. The Eagles were successfully coached to their WKEA Championship by Clayton Williams and Marvin Kohl- mier. SEASON'S RECORD Ness City 40 Wakeeney 34 Ness City 37 LaCrosse 18 Ness City 32 Leoti 0 Ness City 38 Jetmore 0 Ness City 20 •Tribune 0 Ness City 72 Ransom 0 Ness City 7 Scott City 7 Ness City 59 Dighton 0 (R to L) Head Coachj Clayton Williams receives the 1st place W.K. E. A. League trophy while Asst. Coach, Marvin Kohlmeir and Freshman Coach, Larry Berger look on. 34 Roger Davenport Tackle Lowell Foos Guard Ron Jay Center Alan Munsch Tackle Dirk Hopkins Fullback Keith Pfannenstiel End Don Hoss Guard Terry Rohr Guard Robert Schwindt Tackle Brad Stecklein Flankerback Dan Stecklein Flankerback Stuart Schweitzer Halfback Bill Stiawalt Guard Ken Stoecklein End Clyde Sutton Center Alan Wendler Quarterback 35 Offense-Linc(l. to r. ) Fred Goff, Roger Davenport, Terry Rohr, Ron Jay, Bill Stiawalt, Alan Munsch, Keith Pfannenstiel, Backfield: Alan Wendler, Stuart Schweitzer, Barry Schwindt, Brad Stecklein. Trainer Bennie Stecklein and players eagerly await kick-off with Scott City Beavers. Defense-Line (1. to r. ) Terry Rohr, Roger Davenport, Robert Schwindt, Alan Munsch, Fred Goff. SECOND ROW: Barry Schwindt, Ron Jay, Keith Pfannenstiel. THIRD ROW: Dean Stecklein, Stuart Schweitzer Brad Stecklein. 36 Alan Wendler, senior, and one of the finest quarterbacks to come out of Ness High, received a serious knee injury on this play that ended his football career. To football fans, this spectular catch of Brad Stccklein's, senior, was a common sight. B-Team and Freshmen Hold Their Own For the second consecutive year, the B-team sustained a perfect win record, romping over all their opponents. The Freshmen showed good promise this year with a total of 21 members out for the squad. B-Team Scores Ness City 27 Dighton 0 Ness City 65 Otis 0 Ness City 38 Jetmore 7 Ness City 26 Scott City 0 Freshman Scores Ness City 0 Jetmore 52 Ness City 19 Dighton 0 Ness City 0 Scott City 19 Ness City 6 LaCrosse 20 Ness City 13 Dighton 7 Freshman Team FRESHMAN SQUAD FRONT ROW; (L. to R. ): Bill Frushcr, Mark Whitley, Gary Wright, Dave Lcikcr, Larry Herman, Jerry Wright, Lester Stoecklein, Coach Berger. SECOND ROW: Steve Gabel, Lonnie Hall, Steve Stoccklein, Brent Anderson, Bill Sorenson, James Wasinger, Rick VanDegrift. THIRD ROW: Rick Reinert, Marlin Schriock, Doug Reinert, Terry Fehrenbach, Lyle Pfannenstiel, Jim Goff, Dave Hertel. 37 TOP: Seven of the Seniors prepare for the Homecoming tilt with Scott City. Ness tied the game 7-7. Brad Stecklein's face depicts the kind of determination the Eagles showed in taking the league championship. Eluding a Scott City defensive player, Clinton Stiawalt goes around the end for another gain. 38 Basketball 1967- 68 Eagles Take Fourth In State Marvin Kohlmeier in his second year as N. C. H. S. Head Basketball Coach guided the Eagles to another excellent record - 22 wins and 4 losses. The tough league competition that the Eagles have is shown by the fact that two WKEA teams partic- ipated in the State Tournament, Tribune taking first and Ness City Fourth. At the close of the season for the Ness City Eagles the final tally showed: Third in the WKEA League; First in the Ness City Invitational Tourna- ment; First in the District Tournament; First in the Regional Tournament, and Fourth in the State Tournament. Brad Stecklein received Honorable Mention in the State Tournament. He also made the All-West Area 1st team, and the All-State 2nd team (Topeka Daily Capital) and Top Ten in the WKEA League. Fred Goff made All-West Area 2nd team and Honorable Mention on the All State team (Topeka Daily Capital). Bill Braun made Honorable Mention on the All-West team (Topeka Daily Capital). Bill and Fred also made the Top Ten in the WKEA League. The Victorious Eagles Display Their “Spoils” BACK ROW (L. to R. ): Jerry Dye, Clinton Stiwalt, Gary Musselman, Larry Berger, Asst. Coach; Gary Stoeck- lein, Marvin Kohlmeier, Coach; Dean Stecklein, Alan Knotts, Rick Stenzel. (MIDDLE ROW): Dean Deitz, Man- ager; Robert Schwindt, Statistics Manager; Randy Anspaugh, Trainer. (FRONT ROW): Barry Schwindt, Bill Braun, Fred Goff, Brad Stecklein, Keith Pfannenstiel. 39 Brad Stecklein Keith Pfannenstiel SENIOR LETTERMEN Bill Braun goes up for a shot while Fred Goff waits for tiie rebound. Bill's shooting, and Bill's rebounding con- tributed greatly to the winning season. The ever-present, optimistic posters con- stantly reminded everyone of the team's in- tentions. BACK ROW (L. to R. ): Alan Knotts, Rick Stenzel, Jerry Dye, Dean'Stecklein, Gary Stoecklein, Larry Berger, Asst. Coach. FRONT ROW: Fred Goff, Barry Schwindt, Keith Pfannenstiel, Brad Stecklein, Bill Braun, Marvin Kohlmeier, Coach. Eagles Take Regional The Victorious Eagles stand with their coach and the Regional Tournament first place trophy. The Eagles took the tournament by defeating Smith Center 78-67. B-Team BACK ROW (L. to R. ): Kent Miller, Randy Betz, Ronnie Weilert, Steve McFadden, Stacy Cranston, Ricky Rebel. FRONT ROW: Marvin Kohlmeier, Asst. Coach, Dale Leikam, Chris Rucker, Kenny Munsch, Larry Berger, Coach. Varsity Scoreboard Season's Record Tournament Competition Ness City Invitational Tournament Ness Eagles Opponents Ness 80 LaCrosse 66 Ness 73 Kinsley 64 Ness 78 Quinte r 63 Ness 78 St. Marys 55 Ness 85 Wakeeney 63 Ness 78 Victoria 66 Ness 74 Ellis 62 Ness 84 Jetmore 57 District Tournament Ness 78 Scott City 70 Ness 88 Jetmore 46 ♦Ness 78 Jetmore 48 Ness 90 LaCrosse 50 Ness 76 Dighton 55 ♦Ness 83 LaCrosse 69 Regional Tournament Ness 79 Dighton 65 Ness 102 Downs 59 ♦Ness 38 Leoti 56 Ness 59 Palco 53 Ness 81 Palco 63 Ness 78 Smith Center 67 ♦Ness 46 Tribune 66 Ness 81 Ransom 57 State Tournament ♦Ness 78 Scott City 74 Ness 52 Valley Falls 45 Ness 48 Garden Plains 54 Denotes League Games Ness 60 College High 83 Junior Varsity (B-Tearn) Ness Opponent 66 57 Dighton 58 61 LaCrosse 69 56 LaCrosse 81 61 Quinte r 80 64 Dighton 56 62 Wakeeney 55 53 Leoti 68 31 Ellis 58 52 Palco 82 71 Jetmore 55 53 Tribune 58 52 Scott City 71 56 Ransom 73 49 Jetmore 59 58 Scott City Freshmen Although the freshmen were lacking somewhat in height, they played some very exciting games. With a record of 3 and 9 they went into the tournament with hopes of winning, but lost confidence after the first game. In the last night of the tournament they played for consolation and lost by 1 point. They came through the season with a record of 4 and 12. BASKETBALL TEAM: (L. to R. ): ROW 1: Willa Janssen, Penny Slagle, Gwenda Lamoree, Caroline Dietz, Sandy Rohr, Ann North. ROW 2: Kathy Clouston, Michelle Helms, Joy North, Paulette Meis, Leigh Ann Rohr, Miss Mulnix, Coach. ROW 3: Pam McDonald, Connie Gershner, Vicki Brenner, Claudia Durfee, Jan Wiens, Connie Popp. Girls Show Enthusiasm And Success In Sports More emphasis than ever before was given to girls' sports. Mary Ann Mulnix, Physical Education teacher, coached vol- leyball, basketball, badminton, track, and tennis. The girls placed first in the WKEA league sportsday in basketball, and tied for first in volleyball. A girls' track team was formed for the first time, and new uniforms were purchased. They attended several track meets including the Perry Invitational Meet which was a state wide meet with much competition. The tennis team participated in the WKEA matches. TRACK TEAM: STARTING AT TOP (L. to R. ): Mary Ann Mul- nix Adviser, Connie Gerstner, Michelle Helms, Leigh Ann Rohr, Ann North, Pam McDonald, Vicke Brenner, Terri Sue Munsch, Joyce Moeder, Paula Wassinger, Peggy Stoecklein, Lynn Hux- man, Loretta Moeder, Debbi Burditt, Marietta Giessel, Debbie Mies, Sally Antenen, Kathy Dinges, Joy North. (L. to R. ) BACK ROW: Stuart Schweitzer, Kathy Musselman, Brad Stecklein, Debbie Bain, Alan Wendler, Pen- ny Slagle. FRONT ROW: Keith Rohr, Crown Bearer; Christy Sanders, Flower Girl; G Danny Brookhart, Crown Bearer. Homecoming Royalty Is Crowned One of the many highlights each year at NCHS is the crowning of the queen and king at Homecoming. This year, Debbie Bain was crowned queen by Brad Stecklein. Among Debbie's favorite activities is cheerleading. She served as head cheerleader this year. Brad, Presi- dent of the Senior Class and FFA, is also a star athlete in both football and basketball. The Queens attendants were Kathy Musselman, escorted by Stuart Schweitzer, and Penny Slagle, escorted by Alan Wendler. Crown Bearers were Keith Rohr and Danny Brookhart. Christy Sanders was Flower Girl. 45 FR°NT ROW (L. to R. ): Bill Braun, Edward Brenner, Advisor; Kenny Wasinger, Reporter; Paul Pavlu, Vice Pres- ident; Brad Stecklein, President; Lowell Foos, Secretary; Alan Munsch, Treasurer; Clyde Sutton, Sentinel; Don Leiker. SECOND ROW: Mike McFarren, Randy Whipple, Stacy Cranston, Daryl MeVicker, Randy Betz, Barry Schwmdt, Terry Rohr, John Schuler, Jim Wasinger, Mark Whitley, Steve Shauers, THIRD ROW: Lonnie Hall Lyle Pfanenstiel, Bernard Hoss, Dale Fehrenbach, Dale Leikam, George Deines, Gary Stoecklein, Ronald Weil- ert, Dennis Pember, Jack McPeek, Don Burdett, Terry Fehrenbach. FOURTH ROW: John Seib, Gerald Hoss Kenny Stoppel, Don Hoss, Gary Huff, Rick Rebel, Robert Langer, Allen Goodman, Steve Schuler, Mike Rohr, Dave Leiker, Steve Gabel, and Steve Stoecklein. FFA Has Very Successful Year On May 1 and 2, 1968 four boys represented Ness City at the National Land Judging Contest at Oklahoma City. These four boys are Randy Betz, Allen Goodman, Mike Rohr and Robert Langer. This year's outstanding senior in Vocational Agriculture was Brad Stecklein. He received the DeKalb award. Review of Year's Achievements On August 10, 1967, the Ness City FFA exhib- ited their Farm Mechanics display at the Ness County Fair. They received one Reserve Grand Champion, 7 blue ribbons, and five red ribbons. In their entomology display they received 2 Reserve Grand Champions and 4 blue ribbons. On September 27, 1967, the officers attended the FFA Leadership school at Dodge City and re- ceived a gold emblem in FFA ritual, bronze em- blem in FFA information, bronze emblem in FFA Parliamentary procedure and silver emblem in FFA combined award. On October 21, 1967, the FFA attended and won the Southwest Kansas Land judging contest at Liber- al. Winning this contest entitled the top four boys to go to Oklahoma City to the National Land Judging Contest. On February 12, 1968, the FFA attended the Crops contest held at Ness City, and won this with a first team score of 2, 116 points. In the Entomology contest the same day they won with a total of 15 insects missed between the top three on the first team. On March 8 and 9, 1968 the FFA attended the Southwest District FFA Farm Mechanics Contest and took fourth place. On the same day at Lakin, they took sixth place in the FFA Public Speaking Contest. Daryl Mc- Vicker and Gerald Hoss were entered in die senior division and Dennis Pember and Dave Leiker in the junior division. On April 20, 1968, they went to the Lewis Farms at Lamed to judge livestock as a team and placed in the upper half of the teams entered. On April 22, 1968, they attended the Southwest Dairy judging contest held at Jetmore. As a team they placed 4th. Chi April 29 and 30, they attended the State Agriculture Contests held at Kansas State Univer- sity, Manhattan, Kansas. Brad Stecklein, Alan Munsch and Terry Rohr made up the team. The entomology team consisted of Dale Fehrenbach and Steve Stoecklein. The Farm Mechanics team con- sisted of Stacy Cranston and Dale Leikam. 46 Mr. Linn Named Honorary Farmer Harry Linn, principal, was named the FFA Honorary Chapter Farmer for the '67- '68 school year. This award is given an- nually to the person who has helped the FFA the most. This is the highest award a chapter can bestow on a person. The award was given at the Parent-Son Banquet, April 23, 1968. This annual af- fair highlights the FFA year. (L. to R. y. Daryl McVicker, Paul Pavlu, Kenny Wasinger, Lowell Foos, Alan Munsch, Harry’Linn, Clyde Sutton, Brad Stecklein. FFA Boys Very Busy Group The FFA has two work days each semester to earn money to buy all FFA members FFA jackets. They attended and participated in all Southwest District contests, in state contests and state FFA conventions, in National Land Judging Contests in Oklahoma City, and prepared and gave a Parent- Son Banquet. There are 44 members in FFA this year, two less than last year. The only requirement for mem- bership is to enroll in Vocational Agriculture. The FFA won the Southwest District Land Judging Contest in Liberal. Members of the team were Robert Langer, Randy Betz, Allen Goodman, and Gerald Hoss. Brad Stecklein was selected President of the Master Ritual team at the Leadership School at Dodge City. Top Individuals in Entomology, Farm Mechanics, Land Judging, Crops and Poultry were: FRONT ROW (L. to R. ): Brad Stecklein, Bill Braun, Terry Rohr, Allen Goodman, Randy Betz, Steve Stoecklein, Dale Fehrenbach, Daryl McVicker. SECOND ROW: Dale Leikam, Stacy Cranston, Mike Rohr, Robert Langer, George Deines, Steve Gabel. THIRD ROW: Bernard Hoss, Clyde Sutton, Gary Stoecklein, and Edward Brenner, Adviser. 47 Track Team Pushes Record The Jetmore Invitational track meet was won by the Ness High '68' track team. The field events were again the strong part of the team, with a few running events showing great promise for next year. The team moved up from 5th place to 4th place in the WKEA league meet held at Scott City. A few of the members gave outstanding perfor- mances: Jerry Dye and Dean Dietz showed great strength in the pole vault; Bill Braun led the way in the high- jump and discus; Terry Rohr picked up needed points in the broad-jump; and Alan Munsch racked up points in the shot-put and javelin. A few of the running members that showed their ability in the dashes and relays were Dean Stecklein, Lowell Foos, Eldon Schriock, Jerry Dye, Alan Knotts, and Warren Sutton. The freshmen placed 4th in the league meet, with Jack McPeek being the most promising freshman. Bill Braun and Alan Munsch were tough men to beat in the javelin throw. Bill and Alan placed second and third in the League Meet. FIRST ROW (L. to R. y Dale Fehrenbach, Lowell Foos, Bill Braun, Terry Rohr, Bill Stiawalt, Alan Munsch, Eldon Schriock, Barry Schwindt, Gerald Hoss. SECOND ROW: Coach Williams, Randy Betz, Dale Leikam, Dean Dietz, Dean Stecklein, Clinton Stiawalt, Paul Pavlu, Mark Gabel, John Schuler, Steve McFadden, Jerry Dye, Coach Berger. THIRD ROW: Rick Rebel, Ronald Weilert, Warren Sutton, Bernard Hoss, Alan Knotts, Brian Mauch, Jim Ricks, Robert Langer, Mike Oliver, Gary Musselman, Dennis Pember. FOURTH ROW: Marlin Schriock, Jim Mundell, Craig Bain, Dave Hertel, Don Burditt, Mark Whitley, John Sekavec, Jack McPeek, Jim Goff, Lester Stoecklein, Steve Gabel, Dave Leiker. LAST ROW: Daryl McVicker, Pat Oliver, Rick McFadden, Bill Sorenson, Jim Wasinger, Lyle Pfannenstiel, Steve Stoecklein, Doug Reinert, Bill Frusher, Rick VanDegrift, Randy Whipple, Terry Fehrenbach. 48 Terry Rohr came within a few inches of the school record in the broad-jump. Terry placed second at the League Meet in the broad-jump. The Ness high school shot-put record was broken by Alan Munsch. Alan also placed second in the shot-put and third place in the javelin at the League Meet held at Scott City. Bill Braun broke the school record in the javelin and discus. Bill has won many places in the discus, javelin, and high-jump. Eldon Schriock has helped the track team through his running ability. Eldon placed third in a very tough meet at Hays in the 880-yard dash. 49 S' tonR‘ £ Anderson, Randy Anspaugh, Robert Schwindt, Alan Wendler, Jerry Herman, Duane Stukesbary Chris Rucker, Dirk Hopkins, and George Deines. (Front); Mr. Linn, Coach; and Stuart Schweitzer. Golf Team Enjoys Successful Year The Ness City Golf team participated in five tournaments this year. The four man team was out- standing by placing in all of the tournaments they entered. The team won fourth at the Lakin Invita- tional, fourth at Ness City Invitational, first at Quinter Invitational, second at WKEA League tour- nament at Ness City. The Golf coach was Harry Linn. Tennis Team Can't Get Started The Ness City Tennis team was hit with hard luck this year. The team won a dual match with Dighton but was defeated in all other matches and tournaments. Tennis is coached by Marvin Dahl- meier. TENNIS: (i. to r. ) Man tortwick, Benji Rufenacht, Kent Miller, Rick Stenzel, Kenny Wasinger, Brad Steck- lem, Fred Goff, center, Keith Pffanenstiel. G 50 BACK ROW (L. TO R. y Doug Reinert, Claudia Durfee, Dallas Claypool, Marlene Rupp, Michele Briand, Joyce Moeder, Gary Musselman, Dale Leikam, John Sekavec, Mr. Sanders, Bette Stum. THIRD ROW: Ann Gantz, Loretta Moeder, Peggy Stoecklein, Debby Alderman, Melba Sutton, James Wasinger, Beverly Schuler, Betty Fercking, Gerald Hoss, Dean Stecklein, Pamela McDonald, Dean Dietz, Jim Goff, Bill Frusher, Terri Sue Munsch, Marietta Giessel, Rick Stenzel, Robert Schwindt, Ann North, Mark Whitley, Bill Sorensen, Marlin Schriock, Connie Gerstner, Steve Stoecklein, Jim Ricks, Bernard Hoss, Don Leiker, Lowell Foos, Barry Schwindt, Carolyn Dietz, Sandy Rohr. SECOND “Band Completes A Successful Year ' The band this year, under the direction of Jack Sanders, presented many fine programs. The marching band went to the Kansas State Fair at Hutchinson and the Kansas State University Band Day at Manhattan. They also per- formed at four home games during the football season with a pre-game show along with the half-time show. The band also marched at the Halloween parade downtown. The marching band made sharp appearances in their new uniforms consisting of black pants, a blue blazer, and a white overlay. The hats were white with blue plumes. On Dec. 7 the concert band presented their first concert of the year. They also participated in the Instrumental Clinic at Scott City, January 5 under the direction of Albert Ashe from Wichita State University. They presented a spring concert March 21 which consisted of 20th Century Music and the Annual Pop Concert on May 10. The pop concert theme was a Groove In . It was a satire on the Hippie generation. The concert band also played at Bacca- laureate and Commencement exercises. Concert band uniforms were black pants with blue blazers and a continental tie. There were two pep bands who traded off playing at the basketball games, the blue pep band and the white pep band. They played before the varsity games and at the half-time. In addition to these groups there were two stage bands. The blue stage band consisted of juniors and seniors and played for several dances and made appearances at concerts and other activities. They played at the prom at LaCrosse 52 ) ROW: Lynette Ruff, Suzanne Briand, Joy North, Trudi Ruff, Duane Stukesbary, Jan Wiens, Donna Cranston, Susan Wigington, Linda Eckels, Glenda Rebel, Lynn Huxman, Gary Stoecklein, Bill Stiawalt, Debra Schuler, Paula Wasinger, Joan Pavlu, Leigh Ann Rohr, Willa Janssen, Linda Popp, Jane Haas, Kenny Stoecklein. FIRST ROW: Eldon Schriock, Candy Strecker, Paulette Meis, Sandy Benkula, Connie Popp, Julie Alderman, Cheryl Roberts, LeAnn Stoppel, Sally Antenen, Kathy Musselman. on May 4 The white stage band con- sisted of freshmen and sophomores and played stage band music to get expe- rience. They played at the winter concert along with the blue stage band. On April 6 there were thirteen solos and seven ensembles which went to the state music festival at Hays, Kansas. They received six one's, seven two's, six three's and one four. The band received an invitation last fall to the Indianapolis 500 on May 30, but was unable to attend be- cause of the expense the trip involved. Sandy Rohr was the recipient of the John Philip Sousa award this year which is presented annually to an outstanding senior band student. BAND COUNCIL-FIRST ROW (L to R): Robert Schwindt, Loretta Moeder, Sandy Rohr, Duane Stukesbary, Kathy Musselman. SECOND ROW: Lowell Foos, Kenny Stoecklein, Suzanne Briand, Joyce Moeder, Linda Eckels, Joan Pavlu. STANDING: John Sanders-Band Director. BLUE STAGE BAND-FRONT ROW (L to R): Bill Stiawalt, Willa Janssen, Kenny Stoecklein, Linda Popp, Jane Haas. SECOND ROW: Duane Stukesbary, Rick Stenzel, Robert Schwindt, Marietta Giessel, Dean Dietz, Barry Schwindt, Sandy Rohr, Caroline Dietz, John Sekavec-bass, Eldon Schriock-piano. 54 I's AT STATE-FIRST ROW (L to R): Eldon Schriock, Suzanne Briand, Paulette Meis, Lynette Ruff, Joy North. SECOND ROW: Susan Wigington, Donna Cranston, Duane Stukesbary, Linda Eckels. STANDING: Sandy Rohr, John Sanders-Band Director. “Extra Activities Keep Students ” WHITE STAGE BAND-FRONT ROW (L to R): Ann North, Bill Stiawalt, Leigh Ann Rohr, Gary Stoecklein, Joan Pavlu. SECOND ROW: Gary Musselman, Terri Sue Munsch, Marietta Giessel, Pamela McDonald, Connie Gerst- ner, Mark Whitley, Marlin Schriock, Bill Sorensen. STANDING: Doug Reinert, John Sekavec-bass, Melba Sut- ton-piano. 55 FIRST ROW: (1. to r. ) Kim McFarren, Joy North, Kathy Musselman, Terri Sue Munsch, Leigh Ann Rohr, Sharon Bondurant, Michele Briand, Diana Munsch, Debbie Meis, Dorothy Tittel, Lynn Huxman, Judy Dolezal, Vicki Brenner, Connette Werth, Vicki Dinsmore, Michelle Helms, Ann North, Debra Burditt, Suzanne Briand, Marietta Giessel, Sandy Rohr. SECOND ROW: Janis Dye, Linda Eckels, Glenda Rebel, Debbie Bain, Paulette Meis, Paula Brenner, Doylene Kindsvater, Diane Hertel, Debra Engler, Marta Oliver, Kathy Reinert, Pam Mc- Donald, Candy Strecker, Cheryl Roberts, Carol Burditt, Julie Alderman, Cynthia Mauch, Joanna Stenzel, Sandy Jones. THIRD ROW: Sue Dumler, Janice Bondurant, Jerry Dye, Ron Jay, Chris Rucker, Duane Stukesbary, Jim Mundcll, Duaine Tittel, Alan Knotts, Mike Oliver, Eldon Schriock, Alan Henry, Jerry Herman, Brian Mauch, Steve McFadden, Steve Kjellsberg, Debbie Alderman, Will a Janssen. FOURTH ROW: Gwenda Lamoree, Donna Hawkinson, John Clark, Bill Braun, Mark Gabel, Alfred Braun, Warren Sutton, John Sekavec, Marvin Sekavec, Robert Schwindt, Kent Miller, Benjie Rufenacht, Bernard Hoss, Dean Dietz, Bill Frusher, Doug Tittel, Jerry Acton, Penny Slagle, Joan Pavlu. “It Was A Very Good Year ’ One of the most active departments in NCHS is vocal music. Containing 74 students, the choirs are divided into various performing groups. These in- clude: Concert Choir, Selgae Singers, Girls' Glee, Boys' Glee, and Mixed Ensemble. The Winter Concert, Choral Music for Christmas, was pre- sented December 14. Some of the highlights of the program were: Caroling, Caroling, The Twelve Days of Christmas, Jingle Bells, Do You Hear What I Hear? and Carol of the Drum. Other groups from the choirs performed at various Christmas parties. One of the more appre ciated ones was the hospital employee party. April 25 was the date of the spring vocal con- cert. The various performing groups were well received. Eldon Eliason is the choral director. 56 MIXED ENSEMBLE—FRONT ROW: Linda Eckels, Bernice Fehrenbach. SEC- OND ROW: Nancy Huff, Cheryl Hopkins. THIRD ROW: Marvin Sekavec, John Sekavec, Marlin Schriock. Mixed Ensemble And Choir Council Contribute To Choral Department CHOIR COUNCIL--FRONT ROW (L. to R. ): Lynn Huxman, Penny Slagle, Joan Pavlu. SECOND ROW: Debbie Bain, Robert Schwindt. 57 Selgae Singers A re Smashing Success! i° R Duane Stukesbary, Gwenda Lamoree, Sharon Bondurant, Lynn Huxman. SECOND ROW tr« r NG Candy Strecker, Douglas Tittel, Donna Hawkinson, Ron Jay, Janice Bondurant, Dean Dietz, Nancy Huff, Jerr Acton. THIRD ROW: John Clark, Willa Janssen, Bill Braun, Penny Slagle, Mickey VanDegrift, Ann North, Kent Miller, Linda Eckels, Robert Schwindt, Paula Brenner. Pianist, Sandy Rohr. Music Department Has Many Facets The 1967-68 school year was one of the most active for the Selgae Singers. Singing mainly folk and popular songs the Selgae Singers was a group quite different from any other vocal group at Ness High. The theme song, Freedom Star, was one of the more rhythmic and enjoyable for the singers as well as for the listeners. Other favorites were: By the Time I Get To Phoenix, Marne, Jamacia Farewell, What the World Needs Now, and Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair. A few of the highlights of the year were a trip to Utica for a social hour with Utica High School, and a one-day tour which took the Selgae Singers to Gove, Grainfield, and Utica. 58 ♦ FRONT ROW: Alan Knotts, Dean Dietz, Jerry Acton. SECOND ROW: Alan Henry, Jerry Herman, Douglas Tittel. Boys' And Girls' Glee Clubs Are Active Both the Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs participated in many singing events this year. Singing in both the Winter and Spring Concerts, the State Music Festival, and at many other events, the Glee Clubs were enjoyed and appreciated by everyone in the community. GIRLS' GLEE FRONT ROW: (1. to r. ) Marta Oliver, Janice Bondurant, Sue Dumler, Sharon Bondurant, Michele Briand, Diana Munsch, Dorothy Tittel, Lynn Huxman, Kathy Clouston, Suzanne Briand, Joan Pavlu, Vicki Brenner, Vicki Dinsmore. BACK ROW: Carol Burditt, Janis Dye, Gwenda Lamoree, Linda Eckels, Debbie Bain, Paula Brenner, Sandy Rohr, Julie Alderman, Cynthia Mauch, Joanna Stenzel, Debbie Alderman, Penny Slagle, Michelle Helms, Connette Werth. 59 “Little Mary Sunshine'' Little Mary Sunshine cast and chorus: (L. to R. ) Mickey VanDegrift; Sue Dumler; Warren Sutton; Susan Wigington; Kenny Munsch, Fleetfoot; Ron Sekavec, Chief Brown Bear; Dale Leikam; Gwenda Lamoree; Duane Stukesbary; John Clark, Captain Big Jim Warington; Mary Sekavec; Janice Bondurant, Little Mary Sunshine; Jeny Herman; Harold Burdett, Yellow Feather; Jeanne Schuler; Robert Schwindt, General Oscar Fairfax; Kent Miller; Donna Hawkinson, Mme. Ernestine von Liebedich; Terri Sue Munsch; Stuart Schwitzer, Corporal Billy Jester; Candy Strecker, Nancy Twinkle; Sharon Bondurant; Doug Tittel. Not shown, Linda Eckles. First Musical Of NCHS Is Presented The 1968 school year marked a new adventure in dramatic arts for Ness City High School. Little Mary Sun- shine , NCHS's first musical, met with outstanding success from both the student body and the community as well. The plot centered around Mary Sunshine's determination to keep her mountain inn from being repossessed by the government. Voice, instrumental and speech departments collaborated to produce the well-received musical. LEFT: Billy becomes the official adopted son of Chief Brown Bear. RIGHT: The young ladies and forest rangers enjoy a garden party. 60 Seniors Of 1967-1968 JERRY ELLIS ACTON-Majors: Soc. Sci. , Eng. , Ind. Arts. Minors: Phys. Ed. , Sci. Activities: FFA 1; Selgae 4. DEBORAH L. BAIN-Majors: Eng. . Home Ec., Soc. Sci. Minors: Sc., Phys. Ed. Activities: Voc. Ens. 2; Golf 1; N-Ettes 1-4; Thespians 2-4, (Vice-Pres. 4); Speech Fest. 2; Home- coming Queen 4; Yearbook Attendant 3; Volleyball 1,2; Basketball 1; FHA 3, 4, (STUCO 3, 4); Kayettes 1-4, (STUCO 1); Mus. Fest. 3; Spanish Club 4; Cheerleader 1-4, (Head Cheerleader 4); STUCO 1-4; (V. I. P. ) Most Fun to be With. JANICE S. BONDURANT-Majors: Eng. , Home Ec. , Soc. Sci., Phys. Ed. Mi- nors: Sci. , Speech. Activities: Selgae 3,4; N-Ettes 1-4; Cheerleader 1-4; STUCO 4; Thespians 2-4, (STUCO 4); Thespian Play 3; Speech Fest. 3; FHA 3, 4, (Treas. 3); Yearbook Attendant 1; Kayettes 1-4; KLEO Scholar. ; Mus. Pro. 4; WKEA Scholar. Con. 2; Vol- leyball 2; Basketball 1; Spanish Club 4. KLEO Scholar. ALFRED BRAUN-Majors: Sci. , Soc. Sci. , Eng. Minors: Voc. Ag., Ind. Arts, Phys. Ed. , Comm. Activities: Football 1,2; Basketball 1-3; Track 1, 2; FFA 1, 2; WKEA Scholar. Con. 2-4; Ed. Grant; NDEA Loan. MRS. DALLAS CLAYPOOL BRUNTZ- Majors: Eng. , Soc. Sci. , Comm. Mi- nors: Phys. Ed. , Home Ec. Activities: Instr. Solos 1-4; Stage Band 1, 2; Pep Band 1-4; Thespians 3, 4; Jr. Play 3; Thespian Play 3; FHA 3,4; Eagles' Observer Staff 4; Kayettes 1; Basket- ball 1,2; Volleyball 1,2. HAROLD EUGENE BURDETT-Majore: Eng., Math, Sci. Minors: Soc. Sci., Phys. Ed. , For. Lang. , Ind. Arts, Mech. Dr. Activities: Football 1-3; Basketball 1; Tennis 1; STUCO 4; Nat'l Hon. Soc. 2-4; Thespians 4; Sci. and Math Club 3, 4; Mus. Pro. 4; WKEA Scholar. Con. 2-4; Boys' State 3; Spanish Club 4. American Legion Scholar; Rebecca Dubbs Schol- ar; K. S. U. Scholar. MRS. DARLENE RAHM BURDITT-Special Stu- dent. 62 VIP’s. Candy Strecker and Jeff Daniels were elected Best Dressed boy and girl. VIP's. Keith Pfannestiel and Sandy Rohr were chosen Best All-Around boy and girl. ROGER DAVENPORT- Majors: Eng. , Ind. Arts, Phys. Ed. Mi- nors: Soc. Sci., Mech. Dr. Activities: Foot- ball 1 -4, (1st team WKEA); STUCO 1; N-Club 3, 4. JOHN E. CLARK-Majors: Eng., Sci. Minors: Speech, Phys. Ed. , Ind. Arts, Math, Soc. Sci. Activities: Selgae 3, 4; Football 1; Thespians 3, 4; Mus. Fest. 3; Jr. Playj Thespian Play 3; Speech Fest. 3, 4; Mus. Pro. 4; WKEA Scholar. Con. 3. State Music Fest. 2- 4; One-act play 4; Thespian of the Year; Friends U. Scholar. ; (V. I. P. ) Most Courteous Boy. DONNA JEAN CRANSTON-Majors: Eng. , Math, Home Ec. Minors: Soc. Sci. , Phys. Ed. , Music. Activities: Pep Band 1-4; N-Ettes 1-4; Sci. and Math Club 4; Thespians 3, 4; Jr. Play; FHA 3, 4; Kayettes 1-4; Speech Fest. 4. JEFFREY C. DA NIELS-Majors: Eng. , Soc. Sci. , Ind. Arts. Minors: Speech, Sci., Phys. Ed. , Comm. Activities: N-Club 3, 4; Football 1; Track 3; Golf 2; Thespian Play 1; Eagles' Observer Staff 4; WKEA Scholar. Con. 3. (V. I. P. ) Best Dressed Boy. CAROLYN DENISE DIETZ-Majors: Eng. , Soc. Sci. Minors: Music, Speech, Math, Phys. Ed., Sci. Ac- tivities: Instr. Ens. 1-4; Instr. Solo 1, 2; Stage Band 1-4; Pep Band 1-4; N-Ettes 1-4; Sci. and Math Club 1; WKEA Scholar. Con. 3, 4; Volleyball 4; Basketball 4; State Mus. Fest. 3, 4; Fr. Club. MARLENE ANN DINGES-Majors: Eng. , Home Ec., Comm. Minors: Sci., Phys. Ed. , Soc. Sci. Activities: N-Ettes 1-4; FHA 4; Eagles' Observer Staff 4; Eagle Staff 4, WKEA Scholar. Con. 4; Mus. Fest. 3. ETTA SUE DUMLER-Majors: Eng. , Home Ec., Phys. Ed. , Comm. Minors: Speech, Sci. , Soc. Sci. , Math. Ac- tivities: Basketball 1-3; N-Ettes 3; Cheerleader 1; Thespians 3, 4; WKEA Scholar. Con. 1-3; Mus. Pro. 4; Thespian Play 1-3; FHA (Vice-Pres. 4); Class Pres. 1; Mus. Fest. 1-4. 63 VIP's. The Senior Class selected Robert Schwindt and Mary Sekavec as the Most Likely To Succeed . LOWELL RICHARD FOOS-Majors: Voc. Ag. , Eng. , Sci. Mi- nors: Math, Soc. Sci. , Phys. Ed. , Comm. Activities: Instr. Ens. 2; Pep Band 2, 4; Band Coun. (Sr. Rep); Foot- ball 1-4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1-4; FFA 1-4 (Sec't 4); N-Club 4, Class Vice-Pres 2. BERNIECE M. GABEL-Majors: Home Ec. , Soc. Sci. , Comm. , Eng. Minors: Phys. Ed. , Speech, Sci. Activities: N-Ettes 1; Kayettes 4; FHA 3, 4 (Hist. 4); WKEA Scholar. Con. 4; Badminton 2. MRS IDA F. GRUMBEIN-Majors: Eng., Comm., Home Ec. , Soc. Sci. Minors: Sci. Activities: N-Ettes 1,2. DONNA HAWKINSON-Majors: Math, Eng. Minors: For. Lang. , Comm. , Phys. Ed , Soc. Sci. Activities: Instr. Eng. 1-3; Stage Band 2 3; Pep Band 1-3; Tennis 1-4; N-Ettes 1-4 (Sec't. 4); Fr. Club 2-4; WKEA Scholar Con. 2, 3; Mus. Pro. 4; Selgae 3, 4; Voc. Solo 3, 4; Woodwind choir 3; Basket- ball 2, 3; Volleyball 2, 3. STANLEY E. HEALZER-Majors: Eng. , Math. , Sci. , Ind. Arts. Minors: Phys. Ed., Soc. Sci. Activities: Football 1; Basketball 1,2; Tennis 1-3; Sci. and Math Club 3; Spanish Club 4; Eagles' Observer Staff 4, Eagle Staff 4; N-Club 3,4. DIRK M. HOPKINS-Majors: Eng. , Ind. Arts, Phys. Ed. Minors: Sci. , Soc. Sci. Activities: Athletic Mgr. 3; Foot- ball 1,2,4; Basketball 1; Track 3; Golf 1,2, 4; Thespians 2, Thespian Play 2; Eagles' Observer Staff 4, Eagle Staff 4; N-Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 4. DONALD JAMES HOSS-Majors: Eng. , Voc. Ag. , Ind. Arts. Minors: Soc. Sci. , Phys. Ed. , Sci. Activities: Foot- ball 1-4; Track 2, 3; FFA 1-4; N-Club 4. 64 GARY EUGENE HUFF-Majors: Eng. , Math, Voc. Ag. Minors: Sci., Soc., Sci. , Phys. Ed. Activities: Football 1, 2; Basketball 1,2; Tennis 2; FFA 1-4; Eagles' Observer Staff 4; Spanish Club 4. RONALD WAYNE JAY-Majors: Eng., Math, Soc. Sci. , Phys. Ed. Minors: Speech, Mech. Dr. , Ind. Arts. Ac- tivities: Selgae 4; Athletic Mgr. 1; Track 1-4; Football 1-4; One Act Play (Fest. 4); Speech Fest. 4; Mus. Pro. 4; WKEA Scholar. Con. 1,2,4. Dodge City Junior College Scholar. LINDA MARIE KNOTTS-Majors: Eng. , Home Ec. Minors: Soc. Sci., Comm. , Phys. Ed. , Sci. Activities: FHA 3, 4 (Treas. 4); Kayettes 1, 2, 4; WKEA Scholar. Con. 4; (V. I. P. ) Most Courteous Girl. MRS. CAROL LETERLE SCHWEIN- Majors: Eng. , Home Ec. , Soc. Sci., Phys. Ed. Minors: Speech, Sci. Ac- tivities: Volleyball 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Kayettes 4. ALAN GENE MUNSCH-Majors: Voc. Ag., Math, Eng. Minors: Soc. Sci. , Mech. Dr. , Sci., Phys. Ed. Ac- tivities: Football 1, 3, 4 (WKEA 2nd team, Hon. Men. ); Track 1-4; STUCO 4; FFA 1-4 (Treas. 4); N-Club 3, 4 (Sec. 4); Eagles' Staff 4; Eagles' Ob- server Staff 4; WKEA Scholar. Con. 3. KATHRYN JOAN MUSSELMAN-Majors: Sci., Eng. , Home Ec. Minors: For. Lang. , Math, Soc. Sci. , Phys. Ed. Activities: Instr. Solos 2; Pep Band 1- 4; Band Coun. (Pres. 4); Cheerleader Alternate 3, 4; Nat'l Hon. Soc. 2-4; Voc. Ens. 1; Fr. Club 2-4 (Sec. 3,4); Homecoming Attendant 4; Girls' State Alternate; Cheerleader 1; N-Ettes 1-4 (STUCO 3, Pres. 4); Class Sec't. 3; WKEA Scholar. Con. 1,2,4; Mus. Pro. (Orchestra 2); Kayettes 1, 2 (Treas. 2); Woodwind Ens. 4; Flute Trio 4; Golf 1,2. P. T.A. Scholar. ; K. S. U. Grant. DONALD DEAN LEIKER-Majors: Eng., Voc. Ag. Minors: Speech, Soc. Sci., Sci., Phys. Ed. Ac- tivities: Instr. Solos 2; Pep Band 1, 2, 4; Basket- ball 1; Tennis 1; Thespians 2-4; Jr. Play; Thespian Play 2; FFA 1-4; Eagles' Observer Staff 4; Eagle Staff 4; Brass Choir 4. 65 VIP's. Kenny Stoecklein, Debbie Bain, and Terry Rohr were chosen as the Most Fun To Be With . BETTY L. PFANNENSTIEL-Majors: Soc. Sci. , Eng. , Phys. Ed. , Sci. Minors: Home Ec. , Math. Activities: Instr. Ens. 3, Pep Band 3, Voc. Ens. 1; Tennis 1-3; Kayettes 1-4, Fr. Club 2-4; Eagles' Observer Staff 4; Eagle Staff 4; Badminton 2,4; Volleyball 2-4; N-Ettes 1-4, (Sec. 3, Vice- Pres. 4); Class Sec. 1. JANICE PFANNENSTIEL-Majors: Eng. , Home Ec. , Comm. Minors: Phys. Ed. , For. Lang. , Sci. , Soc. Sci. Activities: N-Ettes 1-4; Eagle Staff; WKEA Scholar. Con. 3.4; Eagles' Observer Staff 4; Mus. Fest. 3. KEITH ALLAN PFANNENSTIEL-Majors: Math, Sci. , Voc. Ag. , Eng. Minors: Soc. Sci. , Phys. Ed. Activities: Football 1-4 (WKEA Hon. Men. 4); Basketball 1-4; Tennis 2-4; STUCO 2-4 (Pres. 4); Nat'l Hon. Soc. 2-4; WKEA Scholar. Con. 2- 4; FFA 1-3; Yearbook Candidate 1; N-Club 3,4; Yearbook King 4; Lions Club Scholar. ; W.U. Grant; STUCO Scholar. ; (V. I. P.) Best All-Around. LINDA MARIE POPP-Majors: Sci. , Eng. , Home Ec. Minors: Math, Soc. Sci. , Comm , Phys. Ed. Activities: Stage Band 4; Pep Band 1-4; N-Ettes 1-4; Thespian Play 2; Kayettes 1-4. SANDRA L. ROHR-Majors: Eng. , Math, Phys. Ed. , Music. Minors: Soc. Sci. , For. Lang. , Sci. Activities: Instr. Ens. Instr. Solos 1-4; Stage Band 1-4; Pep Band 1-4; Dixieland Band 2,4; Band Coun. (Pub. Mgr. 3, Sec. -Treas. 4); Voc. Ens. Accomp. 2-4; Tennis 4; N-Ettes 1-4;Cheer- leader 1; STUCO 3,4 (Sec.-Treas. 4); Nat'l Hon. Soc. 2-4; Fr. Club 2-4 (Pres. 4); WKEA Scholar. Con. 1-4; Girls' State 3; Selgae Singers 3,4; Basketball G Volleyball 1-4; NFSM Int'l. John Philip Sousa Award Member; Am. Legion Aux. Scholar. ; P.T. A. Scholar. ; N. C. T. A. Scholar.; FHKSC (Full Music Scholar.); NDEA Loan; STUCO Scholar. ; (V. I. P.) Best All-Around; Valedicto- rian. TERRY D. ROHR-Majors: Voc. Ag. , Math, Eng. Minors: Sci. , Phys. Ed. , Soc. Sci. , Comm. Activities: Football 1-4, (Hon. Men. WKEA 4); Basketball 1,2; Track 1-4; Fr. Club 4; N-Club 3, 4; FFA 1-4. Dodge City Junior College Scholar. (V. I. P.) Most Fun to be With. STUART SCHWEITZER- Majors: Eng. , Soc. Sci., Sci., Math. Mi- nors: Phys. Ed. , Speech. Activities: Football 1-4, (Hon. Men. WKEA 4); Bas- ketball 1, 2; Track 3; FFA 1; Homecoming King Candidate 4; N-Club 3, 4, (Pres. 4); Class Pres. 1; Mus. Pro. 4; Golf 1, 2, 4; STUCO 1,2, 4. VIP's. The Senior Class selected Brad Stecklein and Penny Slagle as Most Athletic boy and girl. 66 VIP's. Most Courteous boy and girl were John Clark and Linda Knotts. RONALD D. SEKAVEC- Majors: Eng. , Soc. Sci. , Math. Minors: Speech, Phys. Ed. Ac- tivities: Football 1; STUCO 3; Sci. and Math Club 2-4; Thes- pian Play 3, 4; Reg. Sci. Fair 3; Thespians 4; Jr. Play; Mus. Pro. 4; WKEA Scholar. Con. 3, 4; Sr. Scholar. 4; Tennis 2. ROBERT WARREN SCHWINDT-Majors: Math, Eng. , Sci. Minors: Soc. Sci. , Music, Phys. Ed. Activities: Instr. Ens. ; Stage Band 1-4; Pep Band 1-4; Dixieland Band 3,4; Voc. Ens. , (Selgae 3); Athletic Mgr. 4; Football 1-4, (Hon. Men. WKEA 4); Basketball 1; Track 3,4; Golf 2;STUCO 4; Nat'l Hon. Soc. 2-4; Fr. Club 4; Sci. and Math Club 1-4, (Vice-Pres. 3); Thespians 4; Jr. Play, Mus. Pro. 4; WKEA Scholar. Con. 1-4; Class Treas. 3; Putnam Scholar. ; Rotary Scholar.; Rebecca Dubbs Scholar. ; NDEA Grant; K.S.U. Putnam Scholar. ; (V.I. P.) Most Likely to Suc- ceed. BARBARA JEAN SEIB-Majors: Eng. , Phys. Ed. , Home Ec. Minors: Soc. Sci. , Sci. Activities: Voc. Ens. 1,2; Class Sec. 2. MARY ANN SEKAVEC-Majors: Math. , Sci. , Eng. Minors: Soc. Sci. , For. Lang. , Phys. Ed. Activities: Voc. Ens. 1; N-Ettes 1; Nat'l Hon. Soc. 2-4 (Vice-Pres. 4); Sci. and Math Club 2-4 (Sec. 3, Pres. 4); Thespians 3,4, (Sec. 4); Jr. Play; Speech Fcst. 2; WKEA Scholar. Con. 1-4; Homecoming Queen Cand. 1; Kayettes 1; Class Sec. 4; Spanish Club 4; Mus. Pro. 4; Reg. Sci. Fair (2nd place 2); FHKSC. Scholar. ; B. P. W. Scholar. ; (V.I. P.) Most Likely to Succeed; Salu- ta tori an. PENNY J. SLAGLE-Majors: Eng. , Phys. Ed. , Home Ec. Minors: Soc. Sci. , Math, Sci. Activ- ities: Selgae 4; Basketball 1-4; Volleyball 1-4; N-Ettes 3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,4; STUCO 1,4; Nat'l Hon. Soc. 3,4 (Treas. 4); FHA 3,4; WKEA Scholar. Con. 1-4; Speech Fest. 2; Homecoming Queen Cand. 4; Yearbook Queen 4; (V.I. P.)Most Athletic. BRAD STEC KLEIN-Majors: Eng. , Sci. , Soc. Sci., Voc. Ag. Minors: Comm. , Math, Phys. Ed. Ac- tivities: Football 1-4 (1st team WKEA 4, All West Area 4); Basketball 1-4 (WKEA 1st team, All West Area 1st team, All State 2nd team, Hon. Men. State Tour. 4); Tennis 1-4; Track 1; STUCO 4; FFA 1-4 (Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4, Dist. Pres. 4); State Judging Con. 4; WKEA Scholar. Con. 1,2; Class Vice-Pres. 1, Class Pres. 4; Homecoming King Cand. 1; Homecoming King 4; Yearbook King Cand. 3; N-Club 2,3,4; Most Outstanding Athlete; Hutchinson Junior College Tuition; (V. I. P.) Most Athletic. DANIAL J. STEC KLEIN-Majors: Eng. , Math. Ind. Arts. Minors: Sci. , Phys. Ed. , Soc. Sci. , For. Lang. Activities: Athletic Mgr. 1; Football 1,3, 4; Basketball 1; Tennis 1,3; Track 3; STUCO 3; Nat'l Hon. Soc. 2; Eagles' Observer Staff 4; Eagle Staff 4; N-Club 3,4; Class Pres. 3; WKEA Scholar. Con. 4; Spanish Club 4. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: (L. to R. ): Alan Munsch, Stuco Rep. ; Bill Quirk, Adviser; Mary Sekavec, Sec't; Candy Strecker, Vice-Pres. ; Brad Stecklein, Pres. ; Bette Stum, Hist. ; Mrs. Juanita Parker, Adviser; Clyde Sutton, Treas. WILLIAM H. STIAWALT-Majors: Eng Voc. Ag. , Sci. Minors: Soc. Sci., Math, Comm., Phys. Ed. M Activities: Pep Band 1-4; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-3; Track 1-4; N-Club 3, 4; FFA 1-3; Stage Band 1-4; FFA 1-3; Speech Fest. 2; State Mus. Fest. 2, 3. ROBERT DUANE STUKESBARY- Majors: Eng., Math, Sci. Minors: Soc. Sci. , Music, Phys. Ed., For. Lang. Activities: Instr. Solos 2, 4; Clarinet Solos 2; Choir 2-4; Stage Band 3, 4; Pep Band 1-4; Dixieland Band 4; Band Coun. (Vice-Pres. 4); Selgae 3, 4; Football 3; Tennis 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Basketball 1,2; Sci. and Math Club 2-4; Thespians 4; Jr. Play; Eagles' Observer Staff 4; Eagle Staff 3, 4; WKEA Scholar. Con. 1, 2, 4; Boys' State 3; Golf 4; Sr. Scholar. 4; Year- book Co-Editor 4. KENNETH STOECKLEIN-Majors: Eng., Voc. Ag. , Soc. Sci. Minors: Phys. Ed., Sci., Math, Comm. Activities: Instr. Ens. 1-4; Stage Band 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1-4; Band Coun. 1, 4; STUCO 1, 4; State Mus. Fest. 2, 4; Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1-3; Track 1, 3; N-Club 3, 4; FFA 1-3; Eagles' Observer Staff 4; Eagle Staff 4; (V. I. P. ) Most Fun to be With. BETTE STUM-Majors: Eng., Sci. Mi- nors: Soc. Sci. , Math, Speech, Home Ec. , Phys Ed. Activities: Stage Band 1,2, Pep Band 1-4; N-Ettes 1-4; Kayettes 1-4; Thespians 3,4; Speech Fest. 2-4; WKEA Scholar. Con 3; Spanish Club 4, (Treas. ); Class Hist. 4; Beta Gamma (Delta Kappa Gamma Chap. ) Country Sr. Girl Award. KENNETH RAY STOPPEL-Majore: Eng., Voc. Ag. , Phys. Ed. Minors: Soc. Sci. , Sci. Activities: FFA 1-4, Eagles' Observer Staff 4. CLYDE SUTTON-Majore: Eng., Math, Sci., For. Lang. Minors: Soc. Sci., Voc. Ag., Phys. Ed. Activities: Foot- ball 1-4; Track 3; Basketball 2; FFA 3, 4; N-Club 3, 4; Spanish Club (Pres. 4); Class Treas. 4. CANDACE CAROL STRECKER-Majore: Eng., Soc. Sci., Comm. Minors: Phys. Ed., Sci. , Speech. Activities: Instr. Ens. 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1-4; Voc. Ens. 2-4; Selgaes 3, 4; Mus. Pro. 4; N-Ettes 1-4; Kayettes 2, 4; Cheerleader 1; Volleyball 1-4; Bad- minton 2-4; Class Vice- Pres. 4; Fr. Club 2, 4; Thespians 3,4; Jr. Play. (V. I. P. ) Best Dressed Girl. 68 DOUGLAS PAUL TITTEL-Majors: Soc. Sci., Eng., Sci. Minors: Ind. Arts, Mech. Dr., Phys. Ed. Activities: Track 1; FFA 1; WKEA Scholar. Con. 2-4; Mus. Pro. 4; Mus. Fest. 1-4. DALE WASINGER-Majors: Eng. , Ind. Arts, Phys. Ed. Minors: Sci. , Speech, Soc. Sci., Comm. Activities: Foot- ball 1; Golf 2-4; Eagles' Observer Staff 4; Eagle Staff 4; N-Club 3, 4. ALAN WENDLER-Majors: Eng. , Math, Soc. Sci. Minors: Phys. Ed. , Comm. , Ind. Arts. For. Lang. , Sci. Activities: Football 1-4 (1st team WKEA 4, All- Area Hon. Men. 4); Basketball 1,2; Track 1; Golf 3, 4; STUCO Rep. 2; N-Club 3, 4; Homecoming Attendant 4; WKEA Scholar. Con. 4; E. O. Grant; N. D. E. A. Loan. GWENDOLYN JOYCE WIENS-Majors: Sci. , Eng. Minors: Soc. Sci , Math, Speech, For. Lang., Phys. Ed. Activ- ities: Pep Band 1, 2; Thespians 2-4; Sci. and Math Club 2-4; Jr. Play; Speech Fest. 2, 3; Kayettes 1, 4; WKEA Scholar. Con. 4. SUSAN LYNN WIGINGTON-Majors: Soc. Sci., Eng. Minors: Music, Phys. Ed., Home Ec. Activities: Pep Band 1-4; Clarinet Choir 1,4; FHA 1; WKEA Scholar. Con. 3-4; Volleyball 1, 4; Badminton 4; Thespians 4; Mus. Pro. 4; Mus. Fest. 1,4; Speech Fest. 4. 69 Outstanding Valedictorian Occasionally a high school is fortunate enough to have as one of its members a student who seemingly can do anything. Such a student is Sandra Le Rohr, Valedic- torian of the class of '68. Sandy has made an impressive record. Graduating with as many units as is possible for a student to have upon graduation from NCHS has not interfered with Sandy’s grades. She leaves with a 2. 71 grade point average. Neither has it caused her to slight activities. She has been an outstanding stu- dent in girls' athletics (particularly bas- ketball, volleyball, and tennis), a member of N-ettes and a cheerleader. However, it is in the field of music that Sandy has excelled. Throughout high school she has played first chair trumpet, and has been piano accompanist. Stage Band, Pep Band, and Dixieland Band are but three of the groups to which she be- longs. She is also a member of the Na- tional Fraternity of Student Musicians Auditions, and Band Council. She belongs to National Honor Society and was a Girls' State Representative. Her class voted her the Best All-Around Girl. Recipient of eight scholarships and awards at the end of the year, Sandy walked away with such honors as American Legion Auxiliary, P. T. A. , N. C.T. A., and STUCO Scholarships. Other significant honors to this outstanding senior included a full tuition scholarship from Fort Hays Kansas State College, plus a full music scholarship from the same school, which she will be attending in the fall. Sandra Le Rohr Robert Schwindt Putnam Scholarship Harold Burdett (K.S.U.) Rebecca Dubbs Scholar- Rebecca Dubbs Scholar- ship ship K. S. U. Scholarship Rotary Scholarship American Legion NDEA Grant Scholarship Kathy Mussel man K.S.U. Grant P. T. A. Scholarship John Clark Friends University Scholarship Thespian of the Year « 70 Seniors Salutatorian The Salutatorian of the class of '68 is a student of varied interests, and an asset to all of them. Mary Ann Sekavec has de- voted many hours of study in order to attain second high in her class, but she has also taken the time to work in the many facets of the high school. Mary's major interests lie in science and math and she has established herself quite an academic reputation in what is generally accepted as a boy's field. Her entry in the Regional Science Fair took 2nd place. This year she was president of the Science and Math Club. She has also been an active member in National Honor Society, Thes- pians, Spanish Club, and Kayettes. In addition to the presidency of Science and Math, she was Vice-President of National Honor Society, Secretary of Thespians, and Secretary of her class her senior year. Mary has also established herself a reputation in other fields. She represented her class as Homecoming Candidate. She has participated in the WKEA Scholarship Contest every year, played a leading role in the Junior Play, and in Little Mary Sunshine, Ness High's first musical pro- duction. Mary received well-earned recognition when she was given a Fort Hays Kansas State College Scholarship, and the B. P. W. Scholarship. Her class voted her the girl Most Likely to Succeed. Mary Ann Sekavec Bette Stum Beta Gamma (Delta Kappa Gamma Chap. ) Duane Stukesbary County Senior Girl P. T.A. Scholarship Award. Brad Stecklein Hutchinson JUCO Scholarship Most Outstanding Athlete Keith Pfannenstiel Wichita University Grant Lions Club Scholarship STUCO Scholarship 71 Outstanding Seniors Cont’d. Alan Wendler E. O. Grant NDEA Loan Terry Rohr Dodge City JUCO Scholarship Ron Jay Alfred Braun Dodge City E.O. Grant JUCO Scholarship NDEA Loan Janice Bondurant KLEO Scholarship . . and so they graduated. Seniors receive instructions for the processional procedure. A final adjustment of Caroline Dietz's hat is made by Marlene Dinges. Program l r liNk- - ..... Hymn of Kn-mlom X. - I t Mata S Ik� 4 fowl 'I’mmwiiwal.......................I iiiui amli'in iim«lam« � « l My ll'Hl SHtuul UmmI I mural kin....................................Mhri-. ttVlk-r 1‘ .lur. V� r.u II. .it fitfnin � lH«n AiUIivm of Saint mi orian - - . . 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WrRrf IV � . ntt.l m.m CMIrfa OUirrti IkiiMiMl...............................INinin nn.l CiiYiiinxianii .V- ik ii. i. r«ti..4 iumi U.ltmrr IIlw Sl.Mt.1 72 Juniors Randy Anspaugh Sally Antenen Sandra Benkula Randy Betz Sharon Bondurant Alan Borthwick Wilhelm Braun Paula Brenner Suzanne Briand Sue Brown Carol Burditt Karen Clouston Stacy Cranston LuAnn DcWald Dean Dietz Vicki Dinsmore Janis Dye Linda Eckels Dale Fehrenbach Betty Fercking Daniel Gabel Mark Gabel Fred Goff Jane Haas The Junior Class presented the hu- morous play, Seventeen is Terrfic. LEFT TO RIGHT: Sharon Bondurant, Patsy; Joyce Moeder, Ginny; Suzanne Briand, Nancy; Eldon Schriock, Hugo Jarvis; Linda Eckels, Janie; Jane Haas, Grandma; Dean Dietz, Billy; Kenny Wasinger, Doctor Allenby; Terryl Jay, Barbie; Kenny Munsch, Chuck. 74 Junior Class Officers (L. to R. ) Eldon Schriock, Pres- ident; Jane Haas, Vice President; San- dra Benkula, Secre- tary; Karen Clouston, Historian; Mr. Sin- clair, Adviser; Mrs. Lois McLeish, Advis- er; Dean Stecklein, Treasurer. Cheryl Hopkins Gerald Hoss Nancy Huff Kenny Hurst Willa Janssen Terryl Jay Gwenda Lamoree Rose Langer Dale Leikam Donna McPeek Cynthia Mauch Daryl McVicker Joyce Moeder Vernon Mudd Kenny Munsch Marta Oliver Paul Pavlu Gloria Pfannenstiel Joanne Pfannenstiel Betty Robinson Robert Rucker Lynnette Ruff Patty Rupp Glenna Schlegel 75 Schriock, Eldon Schuler, John Schwartz, John Schwindt, Barry Shauers, Nikii Siebert, David Stecklein, Dean Stenzel, Lyle Stenzel, Ricky Stiawalt, Clinton Stoecklein, Janice VanDegrift, Mick Wasinger, Kenny Scene from the Junior-Senior banquet, Apple Blossom Time Juniors Enjoy Upperclassman Role The highlight of the Junior's year, class rings, were picked out on September 7 and they arrived on December 1. As a money making project they sold magazines. On November 10, the Junior Play Seventeen is Terrific was held. The Juniors put forth much effort, time, and imagination toward the Junior-Senior Banquet. The result was a very pretty, In Apple Blossom Time. The Banquet was held April 27. Seventeen is Terrific was the play chosen by the Juniors. The cast included: (From L. to R. ) Sharon Bondurant, Joyce Moe- der, Suzanne Briand, Linda Eckels, Eldon Schriock, Jane Haas, Dean Dietz, Kenny Wasinger, Terryl Jay, and Kenny Munsch. 76 Sophomores Alderman, Julie Brenner, Vicki Briand, Michele Burditt, Debbie Clouston, Katherine Deines, George Durfee, Claudia Dye, Jerry Gabel, David Gerstner, Connie Giessel, Marietta Goodman, Allen Helms, Michelle Henry, Alan Herman, Jerry Hertel, Diane Hogsett, Carolyn Hoss, Bernard Huxman, Lynn Knotts, Alan Langer, Robert Mauch, Brian McDonald, Pamela McFadden, Stephen McFarren, Mike Meis, Debbie Mellies, Debra Miller, Kent Munsch, Diana Musselman, Gary North, Ann Oliver, Michael Pavlu, Joan Pember, Dennis Pfaff, Sharon Rebel, Ricky Riebel, Vickie Ricks, Jim Roberts, Cheryl Rohr, Leigh Ann Rohr, Micheal Rucker, Christopher Rufenacht, Benjamin Rupp, Marlene Schuler, Beverly Schuler, Jeanne Schuler, Stevan Sigley, Denise Slagle, Diana Stecklein, Benny Stenzel, Joana Stoecklein, Gary Sutton, Warren Tittel, Dorothy Weilert, Ronald Werth, Connette Wydick, Karen 78 Sophomore Class Of- ficers: (L. to R. ) Gary Musselman, Pres. ; Ron Weilert, Vice Pres. ; Jack Sanders, Adviser; Pam McDonald, Sec- retary; Jeanne Schu- ler, Historian; Debra Burditt, Treasurer; Leigh Ann Rohr, Stuco Rep. ; Mrs. Gwen Miner, Advi- ser. (not pictured) Sophomore Servers chosen by the Juniors were: Vickie Brenner, George Dienes, Michelle Briand, Jerry Dye, Debbie Burditt, Bernard Hoss, Marietta Giessel, Alan Knotts, Michelle Helms, Gary Musselman, Pam McDonald, Dennis Pember, Debbie Meis, Ricky Rebel, Ann North, Benny Rufenacht, Leigh Ann Rohr, Benny Stecklein, Claudia Durfee, Gary Stoecklein, Denise Sigley, Ronald Weilert, Jeanne Schuler, and Mike Mike Rohr. Freshman Class Offi- cers: (L to R) Joy North, Historian; Marvin Sekavec, Pres. ; Steve Gabel, Stuco Rep. ; Loretta Moeder, Secretary; Bill Frusher, Vice President; Mrs. Jan Gantz and Eldon Elia- son, Advisers. Missing-Craig Bain, Treasurer. 79 Freshmen Debby Alderman Brent Anderson Craig Bain Stephen Brackney Donald Burdett Janet Burns Deborah Cotton Kathleen Dinges Judy Dolezal Vicki Dumler Debbie Engler Bemeice Fehrenbach Terry Lee Fehrenbach Bill Frusher Steve Gabel Ann Gantz James Goff Lonnie Hall Larry Herman Dave Hertel Douglas Jarvis Sandra Jones Doylene Kindsvater Stephan Kjellberg David Leiker Kimberly McFarren Jack McPeek Paulette Meis Loretta Moeder James Mundell Terri Sue Munsch Joy North Leila Nuss Pat Oliver Lyle Pfannenstiel Connie Popp Glenda Rebel Douglas Reinert Richard Reinert Nancy Robinson Trudi Ruff Marlin Schriock Debra Schuler John Seib John Sekavec Marvin Sekavec Steve Shauers William Sorensen Lester Stoecklein Peggy Stoecklein Steven Stoecklein Le Ann Stoppel Melba Sutton Diane Swim Duaine Tittel Loretta Tittel Richard VanDegrift James Wasinger Paula Wasinger Randy Whipple Mark Whitley Jeanette Wiens Gary Wright Jerry Wright 80 MISSING: Richard McFadden Eighth Grade Dennis Acton Nikki Anspaugh Darleen Benkula Marleen Benkula Paula Brown Linda Burdett Keith Burditt Debra Clouston Donald Clouston Danny Coker Ilo Curtis Diane Davis Patty Dinsmore Charles Durfee Mark Dyer Bill Eckels Melvin Fehrenbach Dennis Frank Amy Hall Mark Healzer Fred Hembree Marilyn Hogsett Marlinda Hoss Brad Hutchison Gordon Janssen Esther Kanaga Janell Koester Wayne McPeek Myrna Pember Mike Pfannenstiel Ronald Robinson Marilyn Schlegel Pam Sti await Doug Swim Dwight Tittel Norman Wright Larry Berger Richard Horchem MISSING: Susan Reinert Mrs. Althea Petersilie, Mrs. Coline Marcus, Dale Patterson, Special Reading Instructor Elementary Librarian Elementary Vocal Music 82 I Mrs. Karen Kohlmeier, Teachers' Aide Seventh Grade Candace Anderson Beverly Burditt Carole DeWald Mike Dolezal Jim Dye Jeanna Faulkender Eldon Fehrenbach Ronald Fercking Terry Funk Luann Haas Bob Hembree Daryl Heronemus Craig Horchem Debra Hoss Beth Hutchison Mary Kanaga Mark Kerr Denise Kraft Susan Kraft James Langer Stanley McFadden David Mellies Sharon Neill Danny North Mike Reinert Gail Roberts Susan Rucker Gary Rufenacht Terri Rufenacht Lynette Schlegel Jon Schwartzkopf Patty Stenzel Susan Stenzel Leta Stukesbary Lance Stum Marlene Stum Mary Swim Savilla Swim Nancy Tittel Kirby VanDegrift MISSING: Marti Schwartz, Vicki Lynn McFadden 83 Mrs. Bonnie Goff, school nurse, checks the eye chart with one of the stu- dents. Mrs. Marcia Bannis- ter, Speech Thera- pist, works with a child while Mrs. Di- ana Larson, Practice teacher, watches. 6 th Grade 5th Grade Jereen Benkula Jean Borger Colleen Brackney Richard Brooks Barbara Cranston Kristy Cranston Norma Cranston Tim Clark Kevin Frank Joel Gabel Gary Gantz Laura Hall Janie Herrick Peggy Hoss Janet Huff Paul Huxman Jeanie Jones Rose Sharon Kanaga Steven Kraft Susan Merryfield Helen Mitten Marianne Pember David Reinert Janis Reinert John Robinson Karla Rufenacht Susan Sorensen Carol oecklein Jerry Stecklein Debra Stukesbary Bryan Sutton Jeanne Swim Sherry Wassinger Karen Windholz Larry Brookhart Mrs. Frances Schwindt Ghoni Bain Judy Borger Everett Burdett Marvin Coker Dawn Davis Kathy Davison Judy Fehrenbach Tommy Frusher Dianna Gabel Steve Hembree Connie Hiebert Larry Hogsett Brad Horchem Debra Horsfall Kim Hutchison Karrie Janssen Georgellen Kraft Rodney Kraft Becky Langer Kirk Miller Marcia Pfannenstiel Mark Pfannenstiel Michael Popp Bonnie Schlegel Lee Ann Schwartzkopf Gerald Sekavec Chris Sinclair Marc Stum 4 th Grade MISSING: Mary Lea McFadden, Eugene Reinert Rory Anspaugh Kyle Antenen Mark Bain Howard Boese Jolinda Brackney Jeff Davis Mark Dolezal Delvin Fercking Sandra Hoss Gwendolyn Huenergardt Stanley Kjellsberg Billy Kraft Kathy Langer Rocky Lefort Rickey McCauley James McDonald Daryl Merryfield Catherine Neill Harlan Parker Kathy Petersilie Myra Pfannenstiel Jan Schlegel Mark Sinclair Terry Stecklein Danny Steitz Cynthia Stephen Serena Stum Robert Tittel Stanley Wiens Virgil Windholz Kenneth Winter Mark Wright Mrs. Reita Schreiber Mrs. Ruth Sinclair 3rd Grade MISSING: Jerry Hollman William Brackney DeAnna Coker Bruce Cross white Susan Davidson Jerry Everhart Shell Faulkender Dean Funk Dorilea Gabel Scott Gantz Paul Healzer Jenifer Hiebert Tena Hembree Todd Horchem Tad Houston Leon Huxman Lynette Kjellsberg Jim Kraft Larry Kraft Dennis Langer Sandra Meis James Michaelis Joyce Musselman Gregory Pfaff Billy Roberts Rory Schwien Diane Sorensen Mark Stenzel Lester Stephen Patricia Swim David Tittel Kirk VanDcgrift Curtis White Janet Windholz Rita Schoendaller Mrs. Sharon Williams 2nd Grade Terry White Cynthia Wiens Richard Winter Mrs. Ruth Nelson Mrs. Ina Wilson Debra Burdett Larry Coker Michael Curtis Mike Dinsmore Gary Fehrcnbach Jolinda Fercking Barbara Fitzgerald Loretta Fitzgerald Kerry Garrison Kevin Gumescheimer Wanda Haas Debra Ann Hanan Scott Horsfall Tim Hoss Danny Hutchison Diane Huxman Bradford Lee Debra Lefort Nathan McDonald Anette Miller Cindy Sanders Patricia Schlegel Brent Stecklein Mary Ann Strobel Rodney Strobel Norma Ann Sutton Robin Swim Tami Jo Wassinger MISSING: Beverly Fitzgerald Diane Reisner 1st Grade MISSING: Debra Reisner Kelli McFadden Kimberly Antenen Shannon Bain Craig Borger Todd Borger Roger Brown Deidra Burdett Earl Crosswhite Lola Dinges Jeffery Everhart Bill Fitzgerald Paul Fritzler Kevin Hanson Kevin Henery Dale Henry Kimberly Heronemus Janet Hoss Brett Houston Maureen Hucnergardt Becky Lou Kanaga Valerie Kraft Dale Langer Rebecca McCauley Melody McFarren Jeffery Meis Sharia Merryfield Jonetta O'Brien Kim Petcrsilie Randy Pfaff Becky Jo Parkerson Pam Robinson Dale Lee Schwartz Carla Sinclair Rhonda Stecklein David Stoecklein Blaine Vogel Myra Joy Windholz Mrs. Rose Moorehead Ruth Jedlicka Kindergarten A. M. Scott Barrows Penny Boese Tracee Borger Michael Burdett Barbara Burditt David Clouston Joseph Gabel Kelly Gabel Richard Gabel Valerie Gabel Jodi Hawkinson David Henery Ray Kraft Rennee Lampe Marlena McDonald Melinda Meis Mark Munsch Wesley Pfaff Lane Pfannensteil Brenda Rittenhouse Steven Sanders Kim Schwartzkopf Steven Stoecklein Michelle Stum Stacy Swim Joby Wendler Mrs. Claretta Pfannenstiel Teachers' Aide Mrs. Blanche Zitnik .ft Edna Arnold Anita Blagrave Mitchell Borger Danny Brookhart Michael Cranston Bradley Dinges Kerry' Dinges Tamar Dinges Edmund Fitzgerald Mark Flax Bobby Garrison Karen Hall Gregory Harris Larry Kjellberg Camille McCreight Keith Rohr Todd Rupp Betty Jo Schlegel Brenda Stenzel Susan Jo Stephen Nancy Stoecklein Kindergarten P.M. 87 Beeler Grade School Buda Grade School BEELER FIRST GRADE: Carmen Johnson, Ronald John- son, Brenda Roane, Darwin Whipple. SECOND GRADE: Doug- las Whipple, Marvin Whipple. THIRD GRADE: Jon Henderson, Richard Johnson, Tammy Roane. Teacher, Mrs. Dorcas Cole. FOURTH GRADE: Kathy Borthwick, Tony Dumler, Earlene Whip- pie. FIFTH GRADE: Lori Goodman, Roger Good- man, Jerry 1 Roane, Rodney Smith, Kevin Stout. SIXTH GRADE: Darryl Roane, Bradley Slagle, Russell Smith, Barbara Whipple, Marlita Whip- ple. Teacher, Peter Marcus. SEVENTH GRADE: Craig Goodman, Tana Shauers, Twyla Tay- loe, Rex Borthwick, Randy Dumler, Ronnie Smith. EIGHT GRADE: Mark Goodman, Pat Helms, Charles Nuss, Randy Smith. Teacher, Jon Henderson. BUDA FIRST GRADE: Tim Goodman. SECOND GRADE: Peter Shauers, Kathlia Stout. THIRD GRADE: Joyce Goodman, Shyrl Mc- Vicker, Harlan Nuss, Brenda Sherwin, Kim- berly Stout. FOURTH GRADE: Stev- en Goodman, Esther Nuss, Rhonda Sherwin, Brent Slagle. Teacher, Ronald Wilson. Maintendance and cooks: Mr. G Mrs. Albert Knight. 88 ■v 'V