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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1976 volume:

IN MEMORIAM The 1976 Eagle is dedicated to Gregrory Keith Pfaff, a junior who was killed on an oil rig December 28, 1975. No man is an island, entire of itself: every man is a piece of the continent, a pan of the main . . . any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind. John Donne, Meditation XVII TABLE OF CONTENTS Seniors------------------------------ Classes------------------------------ Faculty------------------------------ Organizations------------------------ and Activities Sports------------------------------- Intermediate and Primary------------- Retrospect--------------------------- -3 17 25 29 49 65 79 Endsheet and Cover Design: Donna Giessel 1 2 ADMINISTRATION: TRYING TO MAKE OUR SCHOOL BETTER 1. LYLE C. GOFF: It is my responsibility as Superintendent of Schools, under direction of the Board of Education, to mobilize and coordinate all available resources in the development of an educational program designed to stimulate the best efforts in all students which will result in them becoming worthwhile citizens who have the ability to think and who are capable of using their abilities wisely. 2. DALLAS E. WILHELM: I look upon my job as principal as a usually pleasant task, of attempting to meet a constantly changing and expanding group of prob- lems within boundries which are constantly growing smaller, and yet I realize that these changes are necessary if progress is to be made in the education of youth. 3. WILLIAM F. JANSSEN: The principal of any school building must devote most of his time seeing to the needs of the students, teachers and all other staff mem- bers, using the talents of each individual staff member to best provide for the individual needs of all students. 1 2Y 3Y Serving as the foundation of the school district, the Board of Education includes Aylene BarTett, secretary, Steve Fisher, Clarence Wolfe, Lyle Davison. Lyle Goff. President Carl Reinert. William Janssen. Ramond Lamoree, Dwaine Lampe, and Frank Miller. If you can dream — and not make dreams your master; If you can think — and not make thoughts your aim; fifty K f fb you can meet with triumph and disaster and treat those two impostors just the same; Seniors Find Their Places. . SR. CLASS OFFICERS: Kathy Petersilie, Secretary: Mr. Gregg Mitchell, Sponsor: Gwen Huenergardt, Vice President; Myrna Mcis, Stuco; Diane Stecklein, Historian; Donna Giessel, Treasurer: Terry Stecklein. President. MOST ATHLETIC: Barb Wilhelm and Jim Seib MOST COURTEOUS: Kathy Langer and Dave Brungardt MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Bob Gross and Rhonda Sherwin One of the most memorable events of the year was the selection of Senior V.I.P.s. Members of the 1976 class selected, through vote, those outstanding students having those attributes of humor, poise, taste, academic superiority, character, and high standards other- wise associated with socially adept citizens. ... in V.I.P. Roles MOST FUN TO BE WITH: Steve Erb and Donna Giessel BEST ALL AROUND: Steve Erb and Sandy Hoss MOST HUMOROUS: Kyle Antenen and BEST DRESSED: Harlen Parker and Myra Pfannenstiel Myrna Meis Of all the basic goals of education in Ness City schools, perhaps the most important one is to encourage each individual to develop his own special talents and to help him attain an active, fulfilling role in society. Let’s join with the seniors and view their selection of fellow classmates that have, thus far, developed their talents to the extent of attaining recognition for them. If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to broken, and stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools, Seniors Experience Various. . . Seniors always seemed to have their share of differ- ent” activities in which to use up their time to best advantage. Noontime activities were always more fun than eating to some, while others preferred to clean their lockers out or lighten up their work load by participating in a change of scenery!!! 10 . . . Forms of Exciting Activities Ness City students have always experimented with ways to make their class time more exciting. Mr. Master's history class seems able to demonstrate history before it ever was written. Helping and planning underclassmen's leisure time activities often took up a great deal of senior's time. 11 If you can fill the unforgiving minute with sixty seconds' worth of distance Yours is the earth and everything that's in it, and — which is more —you’ll be a man, my son • The ring and key representing the Senior class of 1976 stand not only for a symbol of attainment, but also for many years of togetherness as a class. Many friendships, hardships, joys, and just plain relaxing hours have been spent together and a unity has been formed. Years from now, when a member of this class finds his ring or key lying in a drawer somewhere, it will bring back memories of times together, in addition to a feeling of sat- isfaction and achievement. As one can see by the program below the cast for the senior class play was made up of members of the Senior class. The cast enjoyed the rehearsal and the actual performance of the play. The profits of the play were put to good use. Mr. Ober- ley also benefitted by receiving a nice pair of boxer shorts. There are times when one wonders if people are so involved in their work that they don’t know what is happening, or if they are just camera-shy. Can you tell who these girls are as they get ready for Homecoming? The Senior Class CAST OF Ness City High School PRESENTS A TOKEN OF OUR Hornet. The Maid Esther N'uss ESTEEM Ito-le R• � - Hr«ttih.n� Mvrtu Mr- Hide Vwfc' .. V«..a H'nlC r«.|ri BY DONALD R STIEPER PtmciIL Me - Jan Schlegn A Comedy in Three Acts Gfeai l.’nrV Potiphar Hen-thaw Dave Brungard’ VI � •, .n i'l Kim («••dm� Vliriln- (Sanrel S ndv H.W� Nov. 21, 1975 8:00 p.m. Viw l Cars Mr-Canl.- Mi� Pcnc-ha Mann. 1 Diane Stecktein (amp Wampum GirK Nw City Purn P«m � 1 SO ADULTS SI 00 STUDENTS (NS.) Girls S0STUOENTS (GRAOFl Directed by David R Oberley Produced with ariongemem iron. ART CRAFT PLAY CO I'naufAvr I.IIM 1 WllH|t| «l Cedar Rapid� , Iowa law Wj� .njir 14 15 To let friendship die away by negligence and silence, is certainly not wise. It is voluntarily to throw away one of the greatest comforts of this weary pilgrimage. Boswell's Life of Dr. Johnson omorrow f yesterd, e today Ding it own wa Junior Class and Officers Greg Ballard William Brackney Susan Davison Kelly Dinges Verlinda Dinges Bruce Crosswhile Brenda Ellis Shell Faulkender Dean Funk Alex Gabel Dorilea Gabel Scott Gantz Joyce Goodman Paul Healzer Tena Hembree Mark Herrick Todd Horchem Jim Hoss Richard Johnson Dwayne Kersenbrock Lynette Kjellberg Kenneth Koemer Jim Kraft Larry Kraft Nannette Lampe Dennis Langer Mary Jane Leiker Greg McCain Shyrl McVicker James Michaelis Cory Munsch Harlan Nuss Marty Pavlu Monty Pfannenstiel Neil Pfannenstiel Heidi Radke Terry Rebel Sandy Reinert Tammy Roane Sharon Rolo Shirley Rolo Myron Schuler Brad Seib Brenda Sherwin Theresa Smith Diane Sorensen Warren Stecklein Mark Stenzel Kim Stout Patty Swim Kirk VanDcgrift Tammy VanDegrift Tim Wasinger Cunis White Janel Windholz 18 . . Plan and Organize Their Year ?avv; JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: President, Verlinda Dinges: Vice-President, Cory Munsch: Secretary. Tena Hembree: Treasurer, Greg Ballard Stuco, Diane Sorensen; Historian, Nannette Lampe. Sponsors: Mr. Ballard and Mr. Marshall. One of the most exciting events of the year for the juniors was receiving their class ring. The pride juniors take in their ring is as evident as the pride they take in working for the junior class. Under the leadership of experi- enced officers and their able sponsors, Mr. Ballard and Mr. Marshall much time and effort went into the planning of the prom, their major project for the year. Due to the hard work, the outcome was successful in making 1975-76 a year to remember. Sophomore Spirit Laura Briand Kim Brookhan Debra Burden Mike Cunis Joleen Dechant Gary Fehrenbach Myron Filbert Craig Gabel Sharon Gabel Kerry Garrison Ann Gaschler Mike Gerstner Kevin Gumescheimer Larry Gumescheimer Wanda Haas Debby Hanan Larry Hammonds Keith Hertel Tim Hoss Diane Huxman Debbie James Randy Keeton Luann Kersenbrock Phillip Leiker Miranda Lewis Nathan McDonald Kristi Meyeres Annette Miller Andra Pfannenstiel Michelle Rebel Perry Riebel Toney Rupp Pat Schlegel Denissa Seib Peter Shauers Brent Stecklein Eldon Stoecklein Gary Stoecklein Ron Stoecklein Mary Strobel Rodney Strobel Kathy Stout Norma Sutton Tom VanDegrift Layne Wasinger Tammi Wassinger Marvin Whipple Terry White Cindy Wiens Richard Winter 20 . . . Bursts Forth SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: President. Tom VanDegrift: Vice-President. Mike Gerstner; Secretary-Treasurer, Debbie James: Stuco, Toney Rupp: Historian. Norma Sutton. Sponsor: Mrs. Gantz. A year of opportunities greeted the incoming 1976 sophomore class. The freshman year with all its tri- als and tribulations, initiations,'' mistakes and breaking into a new set-up, is over. Now a new year, full of freshness, unexpected surprises and just a new start” are what last year's freshmen find. As each member of the class finds himself maturing both mentally and physically, he finds a new aware- ness that he never thought possible. As experiences pile one upon another he begins to wonder, Could I ever have acted that way last year?” Over all, the sophomore has a bright future ahead in the years to come as he selects his class ring, attends the ban- quet and prom and finally looks to the ultimate - graduation. Freshmen Join in Kim Antenen Shannon Bain Jeff Base Michelle Bean Kirk Benedict Todd Borger Deidra Burden Earl Crosswhite Brenda Dinges Kevin Ellis Janet Fehrenbach Paul Fritzler Kevin Gabel Kim Heronemus Janet Hoss Maureen Huenergardt Mike Hames Carmen Hohnson Marshicla Johnson Ronald Johnson Rebecca Kanaga Ronnie Keeton Greg Koemer Valarie Kraft Dale Langer Monica Leiker Wayne Leiker Melody McFarren Jeff Meis Kirk Munsch Renee Munsch Jonetta O’Brien Patricia Parker Becky Parkerson Marlene Peters Kim Perersilie Randy Pfaff Scott Pfannensiiel Tammy Pfannensiiel Brenda Roane Dale Schwartz Larry Seib Rhonda Stecklein David Stoecklein Randy Stoecklein Roxanne Stoecklein Blaine Vogel Cynthia Wasinger Brad Welke Darwin Whipple Myra Windholz 22 . . . and Become Part of School Confused, flustered and excited are three adjectives which could be used to best describe the 1976 Freshmen. With a little help from friendly teachers and upperclassmen, Freshmen soon settled down into a routine of joining organizations, going out for sports and of course, cracking the books now and then. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: President, Blaine Vogel: Vice-President, Mike James: Secretary, Kim Antenen; Treasurer, Valarie Kraft: Stuco, Deidra Burdett; Historian. Renee Munsch. Sponsor: Mr. Vavricka. 23 Various Experiences Create Individuals Coach Mehl gives Iasi minute instructions to her team. Resting between things give students time for thought. Students cooperated on seem- ingly small things like adjust- ing uniforms and sharing music. It was the small things that made student life worth remembering. Tuning and tightening up are only one aspect of becoming a fine musician. 24 When asked about the kids they teach, and the way they feel about education this is what the faculty had to say FACULTY My main purpose for teaching in Ness City schools is to give each student a basis in an so that he will have something from which to build a future occupation or a prime leisure time activity.” JACK SIMPSON. An. One of the lessons I have learned from students is that a positive attitude is one of the most valuable assets that a stu- dent or anyone can own.” ROBERT VAVRICKA. Indus- trial Arts. The ideal student has an inquisitive mind with the nec- essary self-direction to use it. The teacher's role is to supply the questions and guide the stu- dent toward the answers.” BOB MASTERS. Social Sci- ence. Education can only be what you as a student want to make of it. Experience and knowl- edge are the two most impor- tant tools in education today.” JIM FRANK. Music. My challenge as a business educator is to teach more, to teach it better, and to instill in students the willingness to tackle a new job with confi- dence. initiative, and know- how.” JUANITA PARKER. Business. The opportunity to prepare young people for life is a very interesting challenge.” LOIS McLEISH, Home Eco- nomics. We are bom with the necessi- ties; an education will provide the luxuries. ” JAN GANTZ, English. To see the faculty struggle to say just the right thing in these statements is encouraging. To me, that shows we care for the students. ” TIM GERKEN, Counselor. When we take the easy route, we cheat ourselves of the pride of achievement.” JERRY MARSHALL. Science. When a former student achieves in life, a teacher can smile within, knowing that he had a hand, no matter how slight, in molding a successful person. Education is a life-time pur- suit, and the means by which one may change the quality of his life. HELEN FLOYD. Librarian. Teaching in the Home Eco- nomics field gives me the rewarding experience of getting to know the students as they work with one another partici- pating in the many different activities of general family living.” KAY HORCHEM, Home Eco- nomics. The joy of education: The light of understanding in the students' eyes. RAY BALLARD. Science. An education involving math- ematics helps one to appreciate and understand our 'Golden Age'. MELFORD DeWALD, Mathe- matics. Wherever there is youth, there is hope. DON INBODY. Music. DAVEOBERLEY. English. Happiness is having a part in forming a boy with no confi- dence into a self-assured com- petent leader. ED BRENNER. Vocational Agriculture. Even Mark Twain recom- mended a touch of good gram- mar now and then, just for the novelty of the thing.” CAROL SPADY, English. Teaching has been quite an experience. In just two years, I have experienced a tremendous amount of joy and satisfaction: learned so much about human nature: and confronted innu- merable pitfalls in our educa- tion system. CELIA SCOTT. Business. I went to college for four years trying to learn a skill that can't be taught at a college. The true educators in the teaching profession are the stu- dents themselves. PATSY HOAGLAND, Mathe- matics. Teaching and coaching the stu- dents of Ness City High School has been a rewarding experience that every teacher and coach would like to have during their careers. GREGG MITCHELL. Social Sci- ence. Teaching is a very rewarding experience as you see students achieving skills and reaching goals through physical, emotional and social growth. DEBBY MEHL, Physical Educa- tion. In the upper left-hand comer is Kirby VanDegrift, Paul Was- inger, Ralph Stenzel, Rich Pfanncnstiel, Nick Wasinger, Jerry Schuler, and Margaret Hoss. They comprise the Ness City fog fighting, mud plow- ing, dust dodging team known as the bus driving staff. In the middle of the page, Viola Wolfe, Hildegard Tittel, and Ramona McDonald are pictured at their usual stations. Many of the students depend upon these ladies to fill their stomachs so they can better fill their minds. And, pictured to the right, are Dave Barrett, Verlin Schuler, and Jerry Schuler. These men are the garbologists and maintenance crew that keep Ness City High running smoothly. i ORGANIZATIONS and ACTIVITIES aw 1 MM Top Row - Myra Pfannenstiel. Kim Goodman. Tammy Pfannensiiel, Marlene Peters, Sharon Gabel. Myra Windholz, Jannetta O’Brien, Brenda Sherwin, Michelle Rebel. Roxanne Stoecklein, Debby Hanan, Kim Petersilie, Valarie Kraft, Brenda Dinges. Brenda Roane, Rebecca Kanaga, Row 5 - Melody McFarren, Debra Burdett, Mary Strobel, Maureen Huenergardt, Becky Parkerson, Monica Leiker, Theresa Smith. Maryjane Leiker, Tammy VanDegrift, Dorilea Gabel, Tammy Roane, Susan Davison, Heidi Radke, Cindy Hulse, Row 4 - Esther Nuss, Shyrl McVicker, Serena Stum, Jan Schlegel, Cynthia Wasinger, Gwen Huenergardt, Rhonda Sherwin, Kathy Borthwick, Marshiela Johnson, Janet Hoss, Deidra Burdett. Patty Parker, Vicki Leiker. Janet Dechant, Kim Heronemus. Row 3 - Denissa Seib, Ann Gaschler, Pat Schlegel, Cindy Weins, Norma Sutton, Debbi James, Kim Brookhart, Wanda Hass, Nannette Lampe, Sandy Reinert, Lynette Kjellberg, Shirley Rolo, Brenda Ellis, Kim Stout, Row 2 - Sponsor: Miss Scott, Kandi Harkness, Kathy Langer, Laura Briand, Kristi Meyeres, Andra Pfannenstiel, Diane Sorensen, Joyce Goodman, Bottom Row - Lucy Wasinger, Tammi Wasinger. Diane Stecklein, Annette Miller, Tena Hembree, Diane Huxman, Kathy Pctersi- lie, Michelle Bean. Patty Swim, Kim Antenen, Ver- linda Dinges, Renee Munsch. Andra Pfannenstiel - Stuco Laura Briand, Kristi Meyers - Poster Chairmen Diane Sorensen - Treasurer Kathy Langer - Vice President Kandi Harkness - President Joyce Goodman - Secretary Keeping up the pep and spirit from football through basketball and the various other sports activities nelped cheer the Eagles to numerous victories throughout the year. Instead of the traditional burning of the dummy this year, the Pep Club substituted a car bash for the beginning of the season. After the car was demolished, the commu- nity and school body participated in the annual snake dance down through town. Such exciting events as Pep Pal week, spirit week and supporting the basketball team through substate created a very successful pep year. 30 Cheerleaders Spark Enthusiasm VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Lucy Wasinger Tena Hembree Diane Stecklein Kathy Petersilie Patty Swim Verlinda Dinges JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Annette Miller Kim Antenen Renee Munsch Michelle Bean Tammy Wasinger Not Pictured - Diane Huxman Spirit and enthusiasm are generated by the cheer- leaders, one of many” routines during a pep rally. Cheerleaders sparked the student body into a lively supporting group who came out in full force during each ball game during the year. 31 N-Club Encourages Sportsmanship OFFICERS: Cory Munsch, Vice President Shell Faulkender, President Tammy Roane, Secretary-Treasurer Susan Davison, Stuco Representative During the 1975-76 school year, the Eagles again upheld the feeling of sportsmanship whether through winning or losing. Throughout the season of football, basketball, tennis, track, golf, everyone stayed together. For seniors it was the last chance to display the gift of sportsmanship at Ness City High. Sportsmanship was not only used in sports, but in the life of every Eagle every day. The ability to smile when one did his best but that report card just didn’t come out so good - this too, marked the sportsman. Back Row - Rory Anspaugh, James Seib, Jay D. Rebel, Maryjane Leiker, Barb Wilhelm, Tammy VanDegrift, Dorilea Gabel, Row 6 - Shell Faulkender, Jeff Davis, Gary McCauley, Susan Bean. Donna Giessel, Virgil Windholz, Danny Steiiz, Mark Bain, Ronnie Gabel. Kenneth Koemer. Alex Gabel. Todd Horchcm, Row 5 - Mark Herrick, Dwayne Kersenbrock. Greg Ballard, Tim Wasinger. Cory Munsch. Stan Wiens. Larry Kraft, Jim McDonald, Eugene Reinen, Jim Hoss, Harlan Parker, Dave Brungardt, Row 4 - Serena Stum, Jan Schlegel, Gwen Huencr- gardt, Kathy Langer, Luann Kersenbrock. Annette Miller, Joyce Goodman, Diane Sorensen. Sandy Reinen, Rhonda Sherwin, Jolinda Brack- ney. Row 3 - Pat Schlegel. Cindy Wiens. Tammy Wasinger, Norma Sutton, Debbie James, Kim Brookhart. Wanda Haas, Nanette Lampe. Patty Swim. Heidi Radkc, Verlinda Dinges. Row 2 - Layne Wasinger, Tom VanDegrift, Gary Fehrenvach. Ron Stoecklein. Larry Gumes- cheimer, Eldon Stoecklein. Perry Reivel. Gary Stoecklein. Kirk VanDegrift. James Michaelis, Row 1 - Coach Robert Masters. Neil Pfannen- stiel, Diane Huxman, Susan Davison. Tammy Roane, Sandy Hoss, Myrna Meis, Diane Stecklein, Kathy Petersilie. Back Row - Tim Hoss. Mark Bain. Kenny Winters, Randy Pfaff, Terry Stecklein, Steve Erb, Bill Kraft. Rick Stoecklein. Greg Ballard. Kirk VanD- egrift. Gary Feherenbach. Keith Hertel. Row 4 - Heidi Radke. Scott Pfannestiel. Kirk Benedict. Dean Funk. Paul Healzer. Mark Herrick. Kevin Gable. Kevin Ellis. Ronnie Keaton, Bruce Crosswhite, Ronnie Johnson, James Michalis, Stan Kjellberg, Row 3 - Janet Fehrenbach. Carmen Johnson. Lynette Kjellberg, Sandy Reinert, Becky Parkerson, Maureen Huenergardt, Rhonda Stecklein, Joleen Dechant, Todd Horchem, Tammi Pfannestiel, Sharon Gable. Row 2 - Richard Galyen, Milton Wedgewood, Laura Briand, Anne Gashler, Tammi Wasinger, Janet Hoss. Jonetta O'Brien, Theresa Smith, Kim Stout. Shirley Rolo. Melody McFarren, Row 1 - Bob Tittel. Shell Faulkender, Kim Goodman. Roxanne Stoecklein. Brenda Roane. Renee Munsch, Michelle Bean, Kim Antenen, Annette Miller, Diane Huxman, Myra Pfannestiel. STATE SOLOIST: Sandy Reinert STATE SOLOIST: Mark Herrick STATE SOLOIST: Lynette Kjellberg Top-Bottom - Tammi Wassinger, Harlan Parker. Lynette Kjellberg, Shell Faulkender. Jan Schlagcl. James Michaelis, Sandy Reinert, Kirk VanDegrift. Tammi Pfannestiel, Mark Herrick. Pat Schlegel. Milton Wedgewood, Annette Miller. Kevin Ellis. Laura Briand. 33 Wess City Bands Perform The 1976 Ness City band, under the baton of Mr. Jim Frank, marched in the State Fair parade at Hutchinson, entertained during sports events, the Christmas program, won 23 gold medals at State Contests, performed a pop concert and finished up at graduation and commencement exercises. JAZZ-BAROQUE-MEMBERS: Brad Welke, Diane Sorensen, Kim Brookhan, Kathy Langer, Harlan Parker, Myma Meis, Kathy Petersilie, Pat Schlegel, Heidi Radke. Pep Band raised spirit during football and basketball games. The Stage Band played for Career night and a concert as well as an exhausting two day tour to Bazine, Pawnee Heights, McCracken, Jetmor, Otis-Bison and Ransom. Polka Band Jazz Baroque, and Dixieland Band filled in for community entertainment, clubs and other school programs. STAGE BAND: Brad Welke. Rebecca Kanaga, Mr. Frank, Heidi Radke, Harlan Parker, Jan Schlegel, Dwane Kersenbrock, Milton Wedge- wook, Laura Briand, Kim Brookhart, Diane Sorensen, Rhonda Sherwin, Joyce Goodman, Esther Nuss, Kathy Petersilie, Patty Swim, Pat Schlegel. Keb James, Andra Fpannensteil, Myma Meis. DIXIELAND: Bruce Crosswhite, Laura Briend, Dwane Kersenbrock, Rhonda Sherwin, Lucy Wasinger, Nannette Lampe, Ann Gaschler. Wide Range of Music „,n ,iiii.—— I m Many People Assist and Work With the Band The Ness City Drill Team, sometimes known as the Pom-Pom girls, consisting of Susan Davison, Tammy Roane, Joleen Dechant, Lynette Kjell- berg, Shirley Rolo, Sandy Reinert, Brenda Ellis, and Vicki Leiker, became an increasingly well recognized group of individuals as the year prog- ressed. Working under the guidance and supervision of Mr. Frank and Miss Scott, the girls for 1975-76 developed several routines which they performed at various activi- ties during the year. At several football and basketball games, they and the Ness Here we see shirley Rol0f Tammy Roane, Sandy Reinert. City Band entertained during half-times, providing the people who stayed in their and Susan Davison( trying to get it all together. seats an enjoyable change of pace from the ballgames. This year, the band attempted something new. During half-time activities, Kyle Antenen, Senior band member pictured in the upper-lower left-hand comer, went up to the press box and announced the band and any other groups or people partici- pating during the show. As the drill team or band members performed their routines they had prepared for the evening, Kyle kept the audience informed as to what was happening or what was going to happen. Many, many patrons of the community voiced their approval and appreciation of this effort. Many times throughout the year, the Varsity Cheerleaders, Kathy Petersilie, Diane Stecklein, Patty Swim, Verlinda Dinges, and Lucy Wasinger, pictured in the lower left-hand comer, take advantage of the music provided by the band and lead the student body in chants depicting either the strength of the Eagle team or threats of defeat for the opposing team. And, of course, no band would be complete without the majorette to keep everyone in line and everything running smoothly. Doing a very fine job this year was Janet Dechant, pictured in the lower right-hand corner. Student Council — an Organization to Represent the Student Body Back Row - Gary McCauley, Cathy Petersilie. Rory Anspaugh. Gwen Huenergardt, Harlan Parker. Myma Mels, Toney Rupp, Diane Sorsenson. Susan Davison. Blaine Vogel. Ann Gaschler, Sponser. Mr. Tim Gerken. Front Row - Vicki Leiker, Verlinda Dinges, Tom VanDegrift. Pat Schlegel. Deidra Burdett, Andra Pfannenstiel. Besides taking care of the candy and pop machines down in south hall, Student Council has more serious duties. Student Council was in charge of the Football Homecoming activities this year, which went over with gTeat success. Student Council met every month to discuss new prob- lems of interest. Most of the work was done in committees out of session. At the end of the year, Student Council elected the officers for 1976-77. These elctions completed the work for Student Council for 1975-76. President, Harlan Parker, Secretary- Treasurer, Dorilea Gabel. Vice Presi- dent. Gwen Huenergardt, Sponsor, Mr. Tim Gerken. 37 Junior-Senior Banquet Is Enjoyed by All Here we see three before and after pictures of the Juniors working diligently to prepare an attractive banquet for the Seniors. On the left are pictures of the Juniors either working or right after they finished. To the right are pictures of the same area on the night of the actual Banquet. As you can see, the Juniors did a very good job, the cafeteria was very well decorated, and everyone had a very nice time. 38 President SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Terry Stecklem Vice-President Gwen Huenergardt Secretary Kathy Petersilie Treasurer Donna Giessel Historian Diane Scecklnn Student Council Myma Meis Sponsor Mr Mitchell President JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Verlinda Dinges Vice President Cory Munich Set trtars Tena Hembree Treasurer Greg Ballard Student Council Diane Sorensen Historian Nannette Lampe Servant at Arms Din lea Gabel Sponsors Mr Ballard Toastmaster PROGRAM Mr Manhall Tim Wasinger Invocation Warren Stecklein Welcome Verlinda Dinges Acceptance Speech Terry Stecklein Program Mt Pat McElhaney Benediction Rhonda Shcrwin Pictured in the top picture are the Sophomore servers who aided the guests at the Junior-Senior Banquet. They are, from left to right. Standing - Kerry Garrison, Richard Winter, Annette Miller, Andra Pfannenstiel, Diane Huxman. Myron Filbert. Marvin Whipple, Tammy Wasinger, Denissa Seib, Pat Schlegel, Craig Gabel, Pete Shauers, Debbie James, Nathan McDonald, Ron Stoecklein, Norma Sutton, Toney Rupp, Cindy Wiens. In Front are - Kim Brookhart, Perry Riebel, Ann Gaschler, Laura Briand, Joleen Dechant, Larry Gumenschimer. Wanda Hass, Tim Hoss, Kevin Gumenschimer, Gary Fehrenbach, Kathy Stout, and Mike Gerstner. In the middle sec- tion, to the left, is the head table. Seated here are Mr. and Mrs. Goff and the toastmaster. Tim Wasinger. Tim is engaged in avid conversation with Verlinda Dinges. To the right. Mr. Pat McElhaney performs his repartee of songs and remarks to entertain lightly after dinner. At the bottom, we see the cover of the program and the opening page. To the right are the lists of the class officers and the 39 program itself. Future Farmers of A merica Back Row - Gary Stoecklein, Toney Rupp, Tim Hoss, Larry Gumescheimer, Myron Filbert, Eldon Stoecklein, Keith Hertel, Terry White, Craig Gabel, Marvin Whipple, Fifth Row - Kirk Benedict, Scott Pfannenstiel, Randy Pfaff, Kevin Gabel, Ron Johnson, Gregg Koemer, Earl Crosswhite, Pete Shaurers, Brent Stecklein, Randy Keeton, Fourth Row - Dave Stoecklein, Wayne Leiker, Ron Keeton, Darwin Whipple, Paul Fritzler, Blaine Vogel, Kirk Munsch, Larry Seib, Kelly Dinges, William Brackney, Third Row - Marty Pavlu, Jim Hoss, Brad Seib, Scott Gantz, Monty Pfannenstiel, Dale Langer, Dennis Langer, Alex Gabel, Kenny Koemer, Cory Munsch, Second Row - Harlan Nuss, Nathan McDonald, Gary Fehrenbach, Richard Johnson, Terry Rebel. Mark Stenzel, Gregg McKain, First Row - Mike Paulu, Kyle Antenen, Jim Seib, Jay Dean, Rebel, Rory Anspaugh, Mr. Brenner. F.F.A. OFFICERS: Mr. Brenner, Sponsor; Jim Hoss, Reporter; Gary Fehrenbach, V. President; Brent Slagle, President; Jim Seib, Secretary; Gary Stoecklein, Treasurer; Kyle Antenen, Sentinel. 40 Team Up to Win at Judging This team of three participated in the Ag. Mechan- ics Contest in Dodge City, March II. They won first in District and represented Ness City at State. The boys on the team were Richard Johnson, Jim Feren- bach, and Kelly Dinges. The land judging team won first at District and rep- resented our chapter at the National contest in Oklahoma City May 3-7. The boys who participated were Brent Slagle, Jim Ferenbach, Nathan McDonald and Dennis Langer. After 35 years of service to the public, Mr. Edward Brenner will retire to full time farming. Mr. Bren- ner began his teaching career in 1941 st Syracuse, Kansas then devoted the next four years to service in the Naval Air Corps as a pilot stationed in the Pacific. He continued his teaching in 1946 when he became the vocational agricultural instructor in Bazine, Ks. until 1964. Moving to Ness City in 1964 he continued Vo. Ag. instruction for another 11 years. Best of Luck, Mr Brenner! FFAers Myron Filbert and Craig Gabel represented the Ness City The Crops judging team took first at District and represented us at Chapter in Entymology at Manhattan. State in Manhattan on May 3-5. The boys on the team were Jim Seib. Brent Slagle and Rory Anspaugh. F.H.A. Participates in Exciting President Sandy Hoss is talking with the F.H.A. officers: Diane Stecklein - V. President, Rhonda Sherwin - Secretary, Dorilea Gabel - Treasurer (not pictured), Esther Nuss - Historian, Donna Giessel - Publicity, Laura Briand - Song Leader, Ann Gaschler - Stuco. F.H.A. MEMBERSHIP: Top Row - Jan Schlegel, Marlene Peters, Carmen Johnson, Myma Meis, JoLinda Brackney, Shyrl McVicker, Tena Hembree, Patty Swim, Nanette Lampe, Middle Row - Diane Huxman, Jonetta O’Brian, Susan Bean, Michelle Rebel, Sharon Gabel, Pat Schlegel, Brenda Roane, Debby Hanan, Michelle Bean, Joleen Dechant, Front Row - Tammy Pfannenstiel, Janet Hoss, Tammi Wassinger, Heidi Radke, Verlinda Dinges, Kristi Meyeres, Andra Pfannenstiel .-F.H.A. advisers: Mrs. Lois McLeish, Mrs. Kay Horchem. Speakers discussed various careers at each program meeting throughout the year. Social events included a Hay- ride picnic with the F.F. A. as guests, 'A Come As You Are Breakfast’, with the officers as hostesses, Waterme- lon feed, Ice-cream party, Daddy-Date Night and Mother-Daughter Salad supper when the new officers were installed. Projects included cleaning the shelter house at the park, providing entertainment at the Geriatrics Ward, col- lecting Proctor and Gamble lables for the Cancer Fund, helping with concessions and holding a soup supper. Ann Gaschler represented District F at the state meeting in the Miss F.H.A.-H.E.R.O. speech contest and Diane Stecklein in the Bicentennial Essay contest. Delegates attended Fall Conference at Dodge City and State Meeting at Topeka. Activities — A Triumphant Year 1. Those girls joining F.H.A. are invited to a Homemade Ice Cream party. 2. At the Daddy Date Night the girls dressed to represent their fathers' occupations. 3. One of the many activities of the club is Christmas carol- ing. The girls go to the Geria- trics Ward then return to school for the Christmas gift exchange. 43 Busy Bicentennial Year The hard-working Board, composed of Officers and Directors, met regularly and often, sometimes early, sometimes late, to plan and implement the year’s program and projects and to provide leadership and inspiration for the entire organization. Pictured (left to right) at a monthly ’’session” are Swen Huenergardt, President (standing); Rhonda Sherwin, Publicity; Mrs. Floyd and Mrs. McLeish, Sponsors; Joyce Goodman, World Service; Diane Sorensen, Secretary; Esther Nuss, Vice-President; Myra Pfannenstiel, Community Service; Serena Stum, School Service; Kathy Borthwick, National Service; Vicki Leiker, STUCO and School Service; Kathy Petersilie, Points; Jan Schlegel, Music and Recreation. Not Pictured - Kandi Harkness, Treasurer; Kathy Langer, Music and Recreation. Music and Recreation Committee ’’getting it together” for another program, (left to right) Kathy Langer, Co-Director; Kathy Stout, Cindy Wasinger, Cindy Hulse; Jan Schlegel, Co-Director; Myra Windholz, Tena Hembree, Brenda Sher- win, Maureen Huenergardt. Diane Huxman. School Service makes school more interesting by completing another super” bulletin board, (left to right) Wanda Haas. Roxanne Stoecklein, Kim Herone- mus, Marsheila Johnson, Renee Munsch; Serena Stum and Vicki Leiker, Co- Directors. Not Pictured - Mary Jane Leiker. Theresa Smith, Sharon Gabel. A number of new projects appeared on the Kayette scene this year: The mothers were invited to a regular meeting at which all worked together making jump ropes from bread wrappers for deprived chil- dren. A tasty dinner concluded the meeting: a Dad-For-All-Sea- sons” pot luck supper and party proved to be a great success (espe- cially the singing games!); areas of special Kayette concern; serv- ice to School, Community, Nation, and World were newly empha- sized during Kayette week; a meager Rice Supper (2 tablespoons), served to bring attention to the starving people of the world. netted a $10.00 check for CARE; Bunny” Week and a Kid-A-Day selec- tion during the last nine weeks provided a bit of extra spirit as school drew to a close. These activities, along with the traditional program, projects, and services, including the carnival-type All- School Party, in March, provided the sixty-plus Kayettes opportu- nity for a most meaningful and enjoyable year- Shivering around the flagpole are the happy Kayette Campers of 1974-75. (left to right) Standing - Myra Pfannenstiel, Jan Schle- gel, Joyce Goodman, Diane Sorensen, Sitting - Gwen Huener- gardt, Kathy Langer, Esther Nuss, Not Pictured - Kandi Harkness. for Energetic Kayettes “How do you get these things apart?” World Service Com- mittee preparing bread wrappers for jump ropes, (left to right) Joyce Good- man, Director. Standing - Mary Strobel, Debra Bur- den, Kim Brookhan, Brenda Dinges, Den- issa Seib, Brenda Ellis, Nannette Lampe, Not Pictured - Annette Miller. The National Service Committee finds col- lecting for Cerebral Palsy at school the most fun. (left to right) Janet Fehrenbach, Miranda Lewis, Melody McFarren, Deidra Bur- den, Kathy Borthwick, Director; Patty Parker, Debbie James, Sharon Rolo, Kim Stout (hid- den) Sandy Reinert. Of! with a cct id jxj ters. the Publicity Commuter nukr cure that the Soup Supper is well advertised (left to right t Becky Parkerson. Monica Leikcr. Vcrlinda Dinge . Heidi Radkr. JoLinda Brackney. Rhonda Shcrwm. Director. Tammy Plannenstiel. Kim Goodman. Janet Dechant. Not Pic tured — Cindy Weins Community Service Committee hanging Bicentennial posters in the library, (left to right) Kim Peter- silie, Kim Antenen, Valarie Kraft, Pat Schlegel, Myra Pfannenstiel, Direc- tor; Shyrl McVicker, Alice Ann Leiker, Shirley Rolo, Tammy Van Degrift, Norma Sut- ton. National Honor Society: A Tradition of Excellence NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Pat Schlegel, Tami Wassinger, Kathy Langer, Nannette Lampe, Jan Schlegel, Sandy Relnen, Diane Sorensen. Joyce Goodmen, Wanda Haas. Norma Sutton, Cindy Wiens, Debbie James, Kim Brookhert, Warren Stecklein, Stan Wiens. Mrs. Juanita Parker, Gary McCauley, Harlan Parker, Gwen Haenergardt, Myma Meis, Kathy Petersilie, Diane Stecklein. Rhonda Sherwin and Vicki Leiker not pictured. National Honor Society membership is com- prised of students who are sophomores, jun- iors, and seniors. Consideration for membership is based upon nominations made by members of the high school faculty. If a nominee's grade point average is 2.3 or above, his name is submit- ted to the faculty for additional evaluation with regard to character, service, and lead- ership . Ballots are tabulated and the student must average 2.3 composite on scholarship, lead- ership , character, and service in order to be eligible for membership. Students are then inducted in an evening ceremony to which parents, members, and faculty are invited. The society gives a $50 grant to a senior member to help further his her education. The group also pays for one half of the pins which can be purchased only by seniors. Members are responsible for at least one concession as a money-making project. a a aiimil w c OFFICERS: Kathy Petersilie Stuco Representative, Gwen Huenergardt Secretary. Diane Stoeckleln Treasurer. Kathy Langer Vice President, Mrs. Juanita Parker Sponser, Gary McCauley President. Thespians Have Busy and Successful Year THESPIAN TROUPE - 742 Pictured above, (i). consisting of (from the top of the T) Dave Brungardt. Cian McCauley, Dave Amerine. Butch Rei nett. Milton Wedgcwuud. Susan Bean. Sandy Ho � . Denissa Seib. Brenda Sherwm. Kevin Fill . Harlan Parker. Lucy Waunger. Janel Windhol� . Gwen Huenergardt. Diane Sorensen Myma Meis, Serena Stum. Tammy VanDegnft. Rhonda Sherwm, Qndy Hulse. Renee Munxh. Stan Wiens. C um White. Eater Nuss, Heidi R. r, Kim Amenen. Laura Bnand. Kim Brookhan. Kristi Meyeres, Shryl McVicker. Kim Goodman. Andra Pfanncnstiel. Bruce Crosswhite. James Mi rli . Greg Pfaff, Norma Sutton. Luann Kersenbrock. Cindy Wien . Kathy Pctersilie. Donna Giecaef. Dm lea Gabel. Wanda Ha . Sandy Remert. Mary Jane Leiker. Pat Schlegel. Brenda Fill . Mark Herrick. Jan Schlegel, Sponsor Mr Dave Oberley. was involved in five play during the 197V76 school year These included WHATL WF. GIVE DAD. BETTY. BEHAVE’. LOOSE ENDS. an all school play, (pictured 6) YOU WERE BORN ON A ROTTEN DAY. and the senior play The Troupe handled make up, costuming. scenery, publicity, and business for the Senior Play Member also participated in league. Regional, and State Speech Contests Picture s show Sandy Remert. Luann Kersenbrock. and Pat Schlegel These girls went to State and received two I ratings and a III. respectively Pictures 2� and � 4 show the play that Harlan Parker. Donlea Gabel, and Stan Wiens received a I rating on at State Basically, the Thespi an� had a very successful year, led by capable officers shown in pteture — 2. Jan Schlegel. Brenda F.llis. Mark Herrick. Pat Schlegel. and Sponsor. Mr Dace Oberley. ◄ 6 47 Yearbook Staffers Procrastinate All yearbook staff please meet in the art room! Staffers include: Jolinda Brackney, Diane Stoecklein, Cindy Hulse, Curtis White. Dave Amerino, Heidi Radke, Susan Davison - Co-Editor, Tammy VanDegrift, Susan Bean, Dorilea Gabel, Donna Giessel, Myma Meis, Mrs. Hoagland - Sponsor, Mr. Simpson - Sponsor, Row 2 - Kathy Petersile, Jan Schlegel, Gwen Huenergardt, Sandy Hoss, Stan Weins - Co- Editor. Planning and organizing are only two imponant facets of being a co-sponsor. Susan Davison checks over final picture taking with Mr. Brannan during the by now famous picture-taking-day. Eagle Yearbook Staff: ’’When Is Our Next Deadline?” Although Picture taking and page planning take up much of the yearbooks time sponsors and Co-editors were concerned with finances, coordination of time schedules and those all important deadlines. The ability to pro- crastinate seemed to hit all staffers at times but when the intercom informed them that you only have two days left on your pages” everyone pulled through and deadlines were met on time. Making sure you're in the right place at the right time takes much foresight and calendar checking for a yearbook photographer. Dave Amerine takes it all in stride and takes a break for a fun picture taking session. SPOR TS Football — an Exciting Game in Ness City First Row - Eugene Reinert, Kenny Winter, Virg Windholz, Jim Seib, Harlan Parker, Gary McCauley, Dave Brungardt, Jeff Davis, Jay Rebel, Second Row - Larry Kraft, Todd Horchem, Cory Munsch, Neil Pfannenstiel, Shell Faulkender, Tim Wasinger, Kenny Koemer, Kirk VanDegrift, Tom VanDegrift. Gary Fehrenbach, Philip Leiker, Third Row - Coach Masters, Keith Hertel, Gary Stoecklein, Greg Pfaff. Scott Gantz, Richard Winter, Myron Filbert, Ron Stoecklein, Richard Johnson, Jim Hoss, Coach Mitchell. Fourth Row - Greg Ballard, Mike Gerstner, Perry Riebel, Tony Rupp, Larry Gumescheimer, Tim Hoss, Harlan Nuss, Terry Rebel, Eldon Stoecklein, Dwayne Kersenbrock, Dean Funk. FOOTBALL 75-76 The Ness City Eagles started off their season by giving a good Wakeeney team their only defeat. After that the Eagles played up and down completing the season with a 4-4 record. Coach Mitchell stated, ”We played good against the good teams and bad against the bad teams.” The Eagles are looking forward to a better season next year with 8 returning offensive starters and 6 returning defensive starters. Those returning next year with honors: Richard Johnson, All League Off. Guard: Todd Horchem, All League Off. Back, Honorable Mention All State Off. Back; Kirk VanDegrift, Honorable Mention All League Off. Tackle: Shell Faulkender, All League Def. Back. Faulkender also tied the school record for interceptions in one game (3). (L. to R.) Assistant Coach, Robert Masters: Freshman Coach, Ray Bal lard: Head Coach, Gregg Mitchell. THE EAGLE SCOREBOARD 1975-6 WE THEY Wakeeney 14 7 Lacrosse 20 18 Leoti 6 8 Ulysses 20 13 Hill City 6 16 Scott City 20 0 Dighton 18 22 Jetmore 6 7 50 Senior Letterman Support Team With Skills Jim Seib: 3 Year Letterman, Off. Quarter- Kenny Winter: 1 Year Letterman, Def. Nose back, Def. Linebacker, H. Mention All Guard, All League Nose Guard. League Def. Linebacker. Gary McCauley: 3 Year Letterman, Off. End, Def. Linebacker. Virg Windholz: 3 Year Letterman, Off. Wing Back Def. Halfback. Harlan Parker: 3 Year Letterman, Off. Wing Back, Def. Halfback. Dave Brungardi: 3 Year Letterman, Off. and Def. Tackle. Jay Rebel: 2 Year Letterman Off. End, Def. Butch Reinert: 2 Year Letterman, Off. and Linebacker. Def Tackle. Jeff Davis: 1 Year Letterman, Off. and Def. End. 51 Team Captains Shell Faulkender and Harlan Parker shake hands with the opposing Captains. Even while congratulating a player, the coaches keep a watchful eye on the game. The Eagles huddle around Coach Mitchell for some last minute instructions. Todd Horchem drives through the opposing line for extra yardage. Pictured above is the Freshman Football Team, coached by Mr. Ray Ballard. Standing, from left to right - Randy Pfaff, Kevin Gabel, Dale Langer, Shannon Bain, Kirk Benedict, Kirk Munsch, and Greg Koemer, Kneeling - Todd Borger, Dale Schwartz, Mike James, Larry Seib, Scott Pfannen- stiel, and Kevin Ellis. 52 HOMECOMING CANDIDATES: Jim Seib, Donna Giessel, Gary McCauley, Kathy Petersilie, Kenny Winter, and Susan Bean JUNIOR VARSITY Top Row - Eldon Stoecklein, Perry Riebel, Tim Wasinger, Tony Rupp, Scott Gantz, James Michaelis, Gary Stoecklein, Mike Gerstner, Coach Mitchell, Bottom Row - Myron Filbert, Greg Ballard, Larry Gumenschiemer, Neil Pfannenstiel, Richard Winter. WE THEY Lacrosse 54 47 Jetmore 37 28 Dighton 68 49 Cimarron 68 57 Leoti 52 50 Lacrosse 82 61 Scott City 65 55 Dighton 52 39 Leoti 62 56 Otis-Bison 75 58 Scott City 64 63 Jetmore 65 51 Ulysses 65 58 Wakeeney 62 50 Dighton 66 50 JUNIOR VARSITY AND FRESHMEN KEEP UP THE EAGLE TRADITION For the second straight year the Junior Varsity Eagles went undefeated, both in the regular season and in the League Tournament at Ulysses, boasting a record of 15-0. This year the Junior Varsity was led by Assistant Coach Gregg Mitc- hell, in his first year at Ness High. The Freshmen, coached by Ray Ballard, ended the season 12-2. The team won the Pawnee Heights Invitational Tourna- ment easily with their closest game being won by a margin of 16 points over Pawnee Heights in the final game. Scott City, defeating the Young Eagles two-out-of-two-times, provided the only defeats of the Freshmen's season. FRESHMEN WE THEY Pawnee Heights 69 27 Lacrosse 56 39 Jetmore 53 16 Scott City 49 54 Dighton 59 23 Cimarron 62 41 McCracken 42 34 Dighton 58 36 Lacrosse 65 59 Scott City 49 51 Ellis 61 45 Mullinville 64 44 Otis-Bison 55 37 Pawnee Heights 55 39 Top Row - Scott Pfannenstiel, Dale Schwartz, Randy Stoecklein, Kirk Munsch, Earl Crosswhite, Bot- tom Row - Mike James, Todd Borger, Larry Seib, Kevin Gabel, Greg Koemer, Not Pictured - Coach Ballard. 54 Varsity Demonstrates Excellence Larry Kraft and Stan Wiens were unanimous selections to the WKEA All League Team. Wiens was also chosen to the Ness Invitational All Tournament Team, All Area Super 5, and Honorable Mention, All State. VARSITY SCOREBOARD 1975-6 Season’s Record NCHS 68 Lacrosse 50 NCHS 63 Jetmore 56 NCHS 65 Dighton 60 NCHS 68 Cimarron 54 NCHS 56 NCHS Leoti46 73 Lacrosse 65 NCHS 53 Scott City 46 NCHS 88 Otis-Bison 77 « NCHS 70 Scott City 69 « NCHS 53 Jetmore42 NCHS 81 NCHS Ulysses63 81 Wakeeney 69 $ NCHS 76 Dighton59 0League games Ness City Invitational Tournament NCHS 53 Cheylin 58 NCHS 71 Hoxie 57 NCHS Regional Tournament 38 Lakin 28 NCHS 69 Johnson 60 NCHS 80 Leoti 70 NCHS Sub-State Tournament 50 Meade 52 SENIOR LETTERMEN Jeff Davis. Varsity Career Points, 51; Rebounds, 31; Assists 15; Deflections, 7; Steals, 5; Scoring Average 2.2 Stan Wiens. Varsity Career Points, 594; Rebounds. 441: Assists. 72; Deflections. 93: Steals, 31; Scoring Average 20.6 Jim Seib. Varsity Career Points, 175: Rebounds, 105; Assists, 78; Deflec- tions. 39; Steals, 14: Scoring Average 8.0 55 Standing from L. to R. - Varsity Coach Masters. Neil Pfannenstiel. Gary Stoecklein. Larry Kraft. Cory Munsch, Alex Gabel, Kenny Koemer, Tim Wasinger, Jim Hoss, Shell Faulkender. Kneeling from L. to R. - Jeff Davis, Stan Wiens. Jim Seib. Eagles Go Undefeated in Regular Season Head Coach Bob Masters in his third year at N.C.H.S. guided his team to one of the best records ever produced by a Ness City team. The Eagles, who sported a 17-2 record, went undefeated in regular season and league play. Besides winning the WKEA Championship, the Eagles took third in the Ness City Invitational Tourna- ment, and first in the Regional Tournament. These honors were richly deserved by the Eagles who played hard with determination and team effort all year. The Eagles never gave up even when losing. Many times during the season the Eagles came from behind to win in the final minutes of the game. The Eagles played an outstanding man-to-man defense pressing many teams into excessive turnovers. The Eagles only two losses came in tournaments, losing to Cheylin in the Ness Invitational and then losing to Meade in the Sub-State Tournament at Wheatland by a margin of two points. This is the second straight year that Meade has beaten Ness out of the Sub-State. Oak- ley, who eventually won the 2A State Championship, beat Meade by one point in this tournament to win the Sub-State. So close, but yet so far away, the Eagles are looking towards state again next year. 56 Sian Wiens goes high for the tip-off as the remaining Eagle starters wait eagerly for the result. ATTENDANTS: Todd Borger, Michell Bean, Cory Munsch, Verlind Dinges, King Sian Wiens, Queen Gwen Huenergardi, Gary Stoecklein, Kristtl Meyers. CROWNBEARERS: Tina Beck. Greg Erb, Michelle Schwartz. Girls Basketball Awarded With Experience A-TEAM BASKETBALLERS: Front Row - Deidra Burditt, Ann Gaschler, Barb Wilhelm, Tammy Roane, Annette Miller, Kathy Borthwick, Marsheila Johnson - manager, Back Row - Coach Deb Mehl, Cindy Wasinger, Susan Davison, Diane Sorensen, Joyce Goodman, Cindy Weins, Mary Jane Leiker. B-TEAM BASKETBALLERS: Front Row - Marsheila Johnson - manager, Mary Jane Leiker, Back Row - Coach Mehl, Dorilea Gabel, Deidra Burditt, Valarie Kraft, Kim Petersilie, Roxanne Stoecklein, Joyce Goodman, Susan Davison, Diane Sorensen, Not Pictured - Andra Pfannen- stiel. Girls' Basketball Run-down Player, Quarters Played, Borthwick. K. Points Scored 11 5 Roane, T. 53 71 Varsity finished 4-11 for the season. Burditt, D. 6 2 Sherwin, R. 10 1 Junior-Varsity finished 1-11 overall. Gaschler, A. 53 94 Sorenson, D. 9 0 Goodman, J. 3 7 Wasinger, C. 50 55 Leiker, M. 4 0 Wiens, C. 59 73 Miller. A. 55 65 Wilhelm, B. 58 73 Seventy-Six Golfers Swing Into Action Those Teeing Off - Mr. Tim Gerken, Jeff Davis, Dale Unger. Paul Fritzler, Dave Stoecklein, Kirk Munsch. Randy Stoecklein, Kathy Petersilie, Tim Wasinger, Front - Rory Anspaugh, Danny Steitz, Harlan Nuss, and Paul Healzer. Kathy Petersilie demonstrates proper form to her fellow golfers GOLF STATS. The Golfers had eight meets consisting of: Hoisington, Jetmore, Quinter, Tribune, Kins- ley. The four-man team placed 2nd at the Ness Invitational, 3rd at the Scott Invitational, and 3rd at the League meet at Scott City. Braving the Kansas Plains weather, in all its varie- ties, the golf students picked up hints to help them develop their indi- vidual styles. Although the only girl on the team, Kathy Petersi- lie held her own on the course, finding the sport a very rewarding one for both men and women. Golfers stop in South Hall to pick up a little energy before going out on the course. 59 Girls Tennis Sends Player to State Leiker, Barb Wilhelm, Kristi Meyers, Dorilea GIRLS TENNIS FOR 1976: Annette Miller, Cindy Wiens, Theresa Smith, Kim Brockhart, Mary Jane Gabel, Coach Debbie Mehl. r ft Barb Wilhelm went to the State meet In Annette Miller took third in Singles in League Dorilea and Mary Jane Leiker took first in Dou- Wichita. Her wins: 13, losses 3. at Scott. bles at League at Scott City. 60 Ness City Tennis Wins Scott City Invitational No. 6 Man Jeff Base, No. 7 Man Rodney Strobel. No. 3 Man Mark Herrick No. 4 Man Cory Munsch. Top player Neil Pfannenstiel, wins league, takes 3rd in Regional and plays No. 1 Man Neil Pfannenstiel No. 2 Man Terry Rebel, in State tourney. 61 Ness City Track Team Places TRACKSTERS: Back Row - Mr. Gregg Mitchell, Mr. Bob Masters. Kirk Vandegrift, Dwayne Kersenbrock, Alex Gable. Myron Schuler, Kenny Koemer, Todd Horchem, Larry Kraft, Gary McCauley, Harlen Parker, Virgil Windholz, Stan Wiens, Jim Seib, 3rd Row - Larry Gumescheimer, Tom Vandegrift. Myron Filbert, Perry Riebel, Toney Rupp. Gary Fehrenbach, Mike Gerstner, Scott Gantz, Richard Johnson, James Michaelis, Jim Hoss, Shell Faulkender, Dean Funk, 2nd Row - Kevin Gable, Larry Seib, Mike James, Todd Borger, Dale Shwartz, Shannon Bain, Phillip Leiker, Ronnie Stoecklein, Marvin Whipple, Eldon Stoecklein, Tim Hoss, Richard Winter, Gary Stoecklein, Keith Hertel, Front Row - Scott Pfannenstiel, Greg Koemer, Darwin Whipple. Larry Kraft checks height during one of his practice sessions for pole vaulting. Harlen Parker hands off to Gary McCauley while Virg Windholz and Shell Faulkender look on. The Eagle mile relay team won the 1976 state Indoor at Manhatten. As a team at manhatten the placed 3rd, but did not receive a trophy because they tied with Leoti. 62 High in State and Individual Meets Kirk VanDegrlft warms up before meet. Boys’ Track Season Highlights Team Results Scott City Quad - Third Place Ness City Quad - Second Place Jetmore Invitational - Third Place LaCrosse Invitational - Second Place League Meet - Third Place State Meet Qualifiers - Jim Seib in Javelin - Third Place Mile Relay - Virgil Windholz Harlan Parker Gary McCauley Gary Stoecklein Mile Relay placed Fifth, scoring the fastest time in the preliminaries, 3:27.4. (New School Record) State Indoors - Team - Third Place Shell Faulkender - Third, 440 yard dash Shell Faulkender - Fourth, 60 yard dash Mile Relay - First (Same as above escept Shell replaced Gary Stoecklein) Only other new school record set this season and not already cited on this page was Har- lan Parker with 10.0 seconds in the 100 yard dash. Jim Seib breaks school record In javelin at 195.5'. Shell Faulkender sets 440 yard dash record at 51.4 seconds. 63 Girls Track Gains Recognition 1976 TRACKSTERS: Front Row - Myra Windholz, Roxanne Stoecklein, Kim Petersilie, Val Kraft, Michelle Bean, Kim Antenen, Renee Munsch, Brenda Dinges, Middle Row - Annette Miller, Denissa Seib, Tammy Wassinger, Ann Gashler, Cindy Wiens, Patty Parker. Cindy Wasinger. Back Row - Kathy Unger, Heidi Radke, Barb Wilhelm. Patty Swim, Sandy Reihert, Tammy Roane. Susan Davison. Verlinda Dinges, Coach Robert Masters. UCrosse Inv.: 1st (8 teams) 100 1st: Verlinda Dinges 880 r. 1st: Dinges. Antenen, Radke. Dinges 440 r. 1st: B. Dinges. Kraft. Miller. Antenen Softball Throw: 1st: Gashler Ness City Quad: 1st 880 r. 1st (same as above) 880 r. 1st: Wiens V. Dinges Jetmore Inv: 3rd (25 teams) 100 3rd: V. Dinges 880 r. 2nd: (same) 440 r. 2nd: B. Dinges, Bean, Kraft, Antenen Mile r. 3rd: Miller. Petersilie. Radke. Davison Softball throw: 3rd: Wasinger Scott City Quad: 2nd OOA . 1m mm Csxf.W 11. U ,lnn«r RELAY TEAM: Verlinda Dinges. Heidi Radke, Kim Antenen, Brenda Dinges. Kim Antenen warms up for the 220 Yard Dash. INTERMEDIA TE AND PRIMA R Y Junior High Football Works Toward Future Top Row - Scott Gabel, Jon French, David Windholz, Calvin Humburg, Brad Dinges, Darren Dinges, Mitch Borger, Dale Henry, Chuck Radke, Larry Kjellberg, Second Row - Jeff Vonlehe, Chuck Lewis, Mike Burditt, Wesley Pfaff, Chuck Fellhoelter, Greg Harris, Don Swim, Bob Garrison, Kent Wolfe, Rick Boepple, Coach Richard Horchem, Kirk Reinert, Morris Smith, Monte Garrison, John Windholz, Doug Schle- gel, Randy Winter, Ray Kraft, Mike Cranston, Craig Borger, Danny Brookhart, Coach Lary Brookhart, Bottom Row - Jim Pfaff, Chris Munsch, Steve Davison, Troy Bean, Harvey Strobel, Stuart Me Donald, Roger Cranston, Greg Savoie. JR. HIGH FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD WON 0 LOST 6 Ness 0 Jetmore 22 Ness 0 McCracken 44 Ness 0 Otis-Bison 12 Ness 0 Dighton 12 Ness 0 Ellis 26 Ness 0 Ransom 24 66 Junior High Basketball Builds Skills Top Row - Brad Dinges, Scoti Barrows, Ray Kraft, Mike Cranston, Craig Borger, Randy Winter, Charles Lewis, Second Row - Danny Brook- hart. Mike Burdin, Chuck Fellhoelter, Greg Harris, Don Swim, Bob Garrison. David Clouston, Doug Schiegel, Third Row - Mr. Richard Horchem, Monte Garrison, John Windholz. Larry James. Rick Boepple, Alan Cunis, Scott Gabel. Lary Brookhan. Bottom Row - Troy Bean. Morris Smith, Steve Brookhan. Kent Wolfe, Chuck Goodman. Harvey Strobel, Stuan McDonald, Steve Davison. JR. HIGH BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD WON 7th Grade 9 LOST 4 Ness 20 Ransom 28 Ness 45 LaCrosse 15 Ness 23 Jetmore 14 Ness 51 Bazine 30 Ness 32 Hanston 48 Ness 29 Sacred -Heart 26 Ness 32 Otis-Bison 15 Ness 37 Ellis 35 Ness 19 Dighton 41 Ness 40 Tourney McCracken 10 Ness 32 Otis-Bison 19 Ness 32 Ransom 38 Ness 34 Hanston 31 3rd place in Qua-Valley League WON 6 8th Grade LOST 7 Ness 35 Ransom 24 Ness 28 LaCrosse 53 Ness 35 Jetmore 32 Ness 44 Bazine 40 Ness 43 Hanston 23 Ness 31 Sacred -Heart 28 Ness 19 Otis-Bison 45 Ness 20 Ellis 21 Ness 27 Dighton 29 Ness 28 Tourney McCracken 58 Ness 34 Jetmore 25 Ness 30 McCracken 31 Ness 16 Otis-Bison 28 5th in Qua Valley League 67 Junior High Activities Make Impression The 5th, 6th, and Junior High Band became seasoned and more skillful as the year progressed. Mr. Frank, director, worked and sweated to bring each individual musician and his instrument into the total band sound. Boys’ and Girls’ Junior High track broadened each athlete’s abilities and strengthened the muscles as everyone worked toward his her own goals of performance. The Girls’ Volleyball team sharpened serving and hitting skills during their games in the 76 season. The highlight of the year came during March when the team challenged the teachers to several exciting games. Eighth Graders Look Forward to High School Rchn Not Available Scott Barrows Mitch Borger Kristi Borthwick Mike Burden Mike Cranston Brad Dinges Richard Fehrenbach Bob Garrison Jodi Hawkinson Barbara Hefei Dale Henry Beverly Keeton Ray Kraft Terry Lewis Camille McCreight Wesley Pfaff Jo Schelgel Shelly Sherwin Michelle Stum Don Swim Rhonda Welke Dorinda Wise Mr. Larry Brookhart Lori Benedict Craig Borger Janice Brack Danny Brookhart Linda Brungardt Tina Strobel Jody Wendler David Windholz Randy Winter Tracee Borger Mr. Melford DeWald David Clauston Kerry Dinges Chuck Fellhoelter Jon French Nikki Gross Karen Hall Greg Harris Teresa Johnson Gary La moree Charles Lewis Judy McCray Marlena McDonald Brenda Rolo Rosemary Smith Eighth Grade Seventh Graders Attack Junior High With Enthusiasm Karma Anienen Jodi Barnard Troy Bean Rick Boepple Sieven Brookhart Alan Cunis Sophie Faulkender Scott Gabel Monte Garrison Tammy Goodman Calvin Humburg Zetta Huner Larry James Larry Kjellberg Nancy Langer Janine Lewis Charles Radke Greg Savoie Tracy Slagle Morris Smith Lisa Stoecklein Kendall Stout Jeff VonLehe Mrs. Carol Spady Renee Amerine Chris Brackney Renae Cranston Roger Cranston Steve Davison Sandy Hoss Darren Dinges Charles Goodman Tammy Gumescheimer Jay Hawkinson Beverly Hefei Christy Kanaga Marty Klitzke Donna Leiker Claudia McCreight Stuan McDonald Kris Munsch James Pfaff Kirk Reinen Rose Rolo Doug Schlegel Harvey Strobel John Windholz Kent Wolfe Mr. Richard Horchem Checking over problems for mistakes is only one facet of of teaching math to Junior High Schoolers. Fifth Graders Find New Experiences Shannon Feeney Kelly Fritzler Cindy Hoss Martha Hurter Gerald Langer Denise Lawrence Steve Meyeres Manty Pfannenstiel Greg Rolo Julie Smith Christy Vogel Belinda Whipple Amanda Williams Mrs. Bonnie Simpson Kevin Beutler Kim Brackney John Fehrenbach Joseph J. Gonzales Lynette Goodman Crystal Hum burg Kim Johnson Tim McCray Jackie O’Brien Sheri Santala Larry Brown Chris Coker Jeff Dietz Dara Johnson David Lawrence John Marcus Kevin Pember Bruce Pfaff Gary Rolo Deanna Schwartzkopf Cheri Stoecklein Mark Wegner Jackie Wendler Mrs. Frances Schwindt Todd Barrows Terry Boepple Jerome Brackney Danny Brungardt Lori Clouston Ronald Johnson Jeanne Hall Jean Meis Kim Parkerson Darren Reinert James Reinert Danny Schwartzkopf Kelley Shauers Richard Tittle Wede Vogel Quen Williams Nancy Wise Mr. Peter Marcus Mrs. Frances Schwindt explains an assignment to attentive sixth grad- ers. 71 INTERMEDIATE The people pictured on this page are the teachers of the intermediate grades. Also members of that staff but pictured earlier in the book with the high school faculty are Mr. Jack Simpson, Mrs. Carol Spady, Mr. Melford DeWald, Mrs. Kay Hor- chem, Mr. Donlnbody, Miss Debbie Mehl, and Mr. Tim Gerken. Below are Mr. Pete Marcus and Mr. Richard Hor- chem. Mr. Marcus teaches fifth and sixth grade Social Science and sixth grade Reading and Spelling. Mr. Horchem teaches seventh and eighth grade Indus- trial Arts and all elementary and Junior High level Physical Education. He is also Head Coach for all Jr. High sports. FACULTY In this column is Mr. Lary Brookhart, who teaches seventh and eighth grade Science and eighth grade Geography. He is also the Assistent Coach on the Jr. High level for all sports. Below is Mrs. Frances Schwindt who teaches fifth and sixth grade Mathematics, Remedial Mathematics, and sixth grade Health and Art. This year was the first year that the fifth and sixth grades were broken up into departmentalized education. This enables each teacher to teach just a few subjects that they feel perhaps better qualified for and leave the others to someone else who is more at home in that area. Pictured below are Mrs. Bonnie Simpson and Mrs. Mary Sorensen. Instead of teaching fifth grade, they are also involved in the departmentalization. Mrs. Simpson teaches fifth and sixth grade Science and fifth grade Art and Health. Mrs. Sorensen teaches fifth and sixth grade English and fifth grade Spelling and Reading. Mr. Gerken, previously men- tioned, teaches History and Civics; Miss Mehl has girl's Health and Physical Edu- cation; Mr. Inbody has music: Mrs. Hor- chem has Home Economics; Mr. DeWald teaches the mathematics; Mrs. Spady teaches English; and Mr. Simpson teaches Art. Third Graders Grasp New Ideas Picture Not Available THIRD GRA DE Siephanie Schwartz Mrs. Audrey Rufenacht Fourth Graders Add to Knowledge Joyce Basinger Terri Beck Karen Beutler Charles Cambron John Davison Will Eckels Jeff Fore Lori Gabel Todd Graham Cynthia Harmison Kris Kersenbrock Justina O'Brien Tammy Schlegel Chris Shauers Karen Sherwin Eric Welke Mrs. Carla Fisher Kim Brack Mark Brackney Ross Clouston Robin Feeney Kevin Foulke Paige Gantz Bryan Hicks Cynthia Huxman Dana James Jami Jenkins Venetia Lawrence Kim Masters Shannon Moore Jill Schiepp Darin Stecklein Heather Fitzgerald Angela Harmison Hal Hoss Heidi Huenergardt Greg Langer Sandra McCoy Jeff Munsch Ron Parkerson Many Rohr Shannon Shauers Bracley Shugart Kevin Wassinger Diana Wise Mrs. Reita Schreiber Cunis Amerine Joy Eckels Fred Erb Mark Gabel Tad Ganison Angele Hammonds Todd Herman Tim Lewis Kris McFarren Darwin McVicker Bill Rcinen Kim Wagner Amy Windholz Linda Fehrenbach FOURTH GRADE First Graders Take Initial Steps Leigh Ann Ballard Stacy Brackney Bruce Cambron Jodi DeShazo Lisa Eckels Joel Fitzgerald Teresa Fore Amy Foulke Lisa Garrison Darla Goodman Timmy Landureth Penny Marcus Brett McCoy Jennifer Moore Melissa Munsch David Potts Taynja Schweitzer Scott Sherwin Second Graders Get Acquainted David Basinger Robert Clouston Delvin Cunis Michelle Foos Trevor Graham Carla Hammonds Denise Johnson Justina Johnson Vance Lawrence Bonnie McCray Nancy Meyeres DeAnn Potts Joe Smith Todd Stum Penny Wise Mrs. Cheryl Frusher Mrs. Doris Petersilie Active Second Graders Keep Mrs. Doris Petersilie Busy. ELEMENTARY ACTION Elementary school Is not all repeat, repeat, repeat until you have learned your lesson. It involves many other facets. To the immedi- ate left is a picture of several of our junior high girls taking time out to discuss last min- ute strategy before action begins at one of our track meets. In the middle, to the left, we see the younger set at music; a time when each can express themselves before they become self-conscious, as they do when they get older. In the middle, to the right, the students are involved in class, but it is an informal class that encourages each to partic- ipate fully. On the bottom line, to the left, we have the younger set enjoying a fast mov- ing physical education class. Another class- room picture is in the lower right-hand cor- ner. Here a student learns how to prepare wool so it can be spun into yam for a fine piece of clothing. 75 Kindergarten Receives Important Start A.M. Kdg. Tina Beck Michael Brungardt Damian Gonzales Michael Hammonds Sandra Harmison Jeremy Johnsion Desiree Lawrence Paul Pettinson Lance Richolson Denise Rowe Erwin Shauers Kevin Stoecklein Dawn Werth P.M. Kdg. Belinda Benedict Travis Betz Greg Erb Shawn Foos Tracy Hammonds Tod Harris Craig Hertel Lori Huff Aaron Janke Dawn Tenny Arlen Walter Jr. Dee Dee Williams Michelle Schwartz Mrs. Cheryl Frusher Skipton Evans Special Education Offers Rewarding Experiences Roger Brown Tim Goodman Mr. Harold Hoss Mrs. Frusher reads at story time to Kindergarten class. 76 SPECIAL EDUCATION INCLUDES MANY PHASES Each person pictured on this page is concerned in some way with 'special edu- cation' of the student. Pictured to the immediate left is Mrs. Carolyn Vogel. With all new equipment, Mrs. Vogel instructs and guides her students in the exploration of the keyboard. The next four pictures are members of the Southwest Kansas Area Special Education Project Staff hired in Dodge City to serve this area. The project covers seventeen school districts, each one fur- nishing partial funding of the project. 2. Harold Hoss is the Secondary Resource Room Teacher working, with ages 13-18. Mr. Hoss travels between Ness City and Ransom and works with eight students. 3. Glenda Hurter is the Speech Therapist for Jetmore, Ness City, Bazine, Ransom, and Utica. She has a very full schedule working with sixty-five stu- dents. 4. Kathy Jacobs is the Elementary Resource Room Teacher working with ages 6-13. She travels to Ransom, Utica, Dighton, Ness City, Bazine, and Ala- mota and has a total of thirteen students. 5. Pictured here are Mr. Paul Riefschneider and Mrs. Mary Clouston. Mr. Riefschneider serves Dighton, Ransom, Jetmore, Utica, Bazine, and Ness City as School Psychologist. Mrs. Clouston is a combination Secretary Teacher's Aid. She has six students that she works with at Ransom, Jetmore, and Ness City. 6. Mrs. Althea Petersilie is Ness City's Remedial Reading Teacher. She has a full schedule with thirty-five students in the Ness City and Sacred Heart Ele- mentary Schools. 7. And Mrs. Bonnie Goff is our school Nurse. In addition to taking care of sick 1 students, Mrs. Goff gives diagnostic tests and aids in areas of education in health and social behavior. Grade School Maintenance Staff Keeps School in Shape Werner Flax, Kirby VanDegrift, and Roger Brown, along with Clarence Stenzel, who was not availa- ble for the picture, make up the Elementary Jani- torial Staff. Roger, of course, has to take time out to go to school for most of the day; but before, after, and whenever he can during school, he helps out the other three men. If the kids had to pick out their favorite people (other than the teachers, of course) at the ele- mentary school, they would probably choose the four ladies pictured below. Mrs. Sharon Strobel, Mrs. Myra Coker, Mrs. Mary Pfannenstiel, and Mrs. Doris Keeton keep the students going and furnish all that energy with their well-planned meals. Nutrition, as well as good taste, must be observed when planning the menus. 78 RETROSPECT Alumni Exhibit Success Over Past Decade i'� ™� ry m f liuta ila Uanlt Sandra SuV'V... . !« ?■ Ooff Gillum Ouirk M� I fONttt Seniors i960 ’“Ttewa lR� Uf r !► VVlijm T na‘)Rin r The Ness City High School Seniors of ten years ago are pictured above. The Yearbook staff of 1975-76 decided to add a new section which they hope will set a precedent that will be continued in upcoming years. They wish to add this page of 10 year ago Seniors and offer what information can be obtained regarding the events that have happened to these people since they graduated. 80 Alumni From Ten Years Ago The 1976 Yearbook staff presents the 1966 graduating class and a brief resume of their achievements and the tragedies befalling them. The information will be presented in the following order: Name, College, Degree, Occupation, Location, Spouse, Children TONI DIETZ (Ochs), attended K-State and received a degree in preschool edu- cation, attended Fort Hays Kansas State College and received a Master's degree in elementary education , presently teaching third grade while husband trains race horses at Grand Island, Nebraska, husband's name is Ronnie, no children. STAN MUNSCH, Attended Fort Hays, then served as a Medic in the Army, was injured in Viet Nam, returned to the States, currently working at Hadley Medical Center ai Hays, Kansas as a Respiratory Therapist and attending Fort Hays part-time. RAMONA CRANSTON (Ummel). attended one year at Fort Hays Kansas State Col- lege, now living in Bazine, Kansas, husband's name is Robert, he works as a custodian at the Bazine schools and farms part-time, two children. Heather, one year old. Shane, 3 years old. TERRY UEHLING, attended K-State and then Fort Hays, no degree, currently farms, races Super-Modifieds at Dodge City and in Oklahoma, has pilot's license, lives at Ness, wife’s name is Glenda, one girl, Jill, 5 years old. KAROL DEPPERSCHMIDT (Hoss). attended St. Mary's of the Plains College for 2 years, presently living in Leith. North Dakota, husband's name is Lee, he farms, two children, Michele, 6 years old and Lea. 2. FRANK STECKLEIN, attended Fort Hays, works as a bookkeeper at Schwaller's Lumber Yard. Hays, Kansas, wife’s name is Jane, one boy. Michael Todd, 5. RICHARD GABEL, deceased, killed in a truck accident September. 1974. WAYNE HERTEL, attended Wichita Barber School, currently working for the Gov- ernment in Albuquerque, New Mexico, wife’s name Is Cindy, one girl, Stepha- nie. age one year. STEPHANIE BAER (Nichepor). attended K-State and received a B.S. in Home Economics, then attended Fort Hays and received a leaching degree in elemen- tary education, was teaching third and fourth grades at Utica but does not plan to return in 1977, living near Ness City, husband’s name is Alex, no children, husband farms. DALE GABEL, attended Fort Hays for three years, no degree, currently living in Hays, Kansas, owns and manages an antique store in partnership with his brother. JAMES GIESSEL, attended St. Benedict’s College and graduated with a degree in Business, currently working for Dunn- Bradstreet, a crediting firm in Kansas City, Kansas, wife’s name is Deanna, two girls, Stephanie, age 5, and Jeni- fer, age 3. JIM RAHM, attended Fort Hays for two years, no degree, works for Pepsi Cola at Hays, Kansas, wife’s name is Lynn, one son, Jeffery, 10 months old. SUSAN ADOLPH (Ivert). no information available, last known address Emporia. Kansas. ELAINE HOSS (Werner), attended St. Mary's of the Plains, has a B.S. in music, currently teaching piano at Lib- eral, Kansas, husband’s name is Ken. he works in the bank at Liberal, two children, Jeff 6 and Cory, 4. RODNEY RUFF, graduated from K-State with a Bachelor of Science degree, now farming at Holly. Colorado. NANCY HUMBERG (Stull), attended K- Staie. holds a teaching degree in Health, she now sells real estate at Red- mond, Washington, husband’s name is Robert, he coaches at the college at Seattle. Washington, no children. RONALD JARVIS, deceased, killed in Viet Nam, was a member of the Eleventh Light Infantry in the United States Army, died December 20, 1968. LINDA WASINGER (Cox), graduated from the Patricia Stevens School at Wichita, Kansas, she currently is employed as a secretary at the Bazine Coop, she lives on a farm in Hodgeman County, hus- band's name is Rick, he farms, two children. Darrin, age 7, and Brandon. 3. JIM BINDER, attended Goodland Vo- Tech. . now works in an architectually- related job in Denver, Colorado, he is married but unable to find out any more than that. PAULA GANTZ (Ripple), graduated from K-State, husband's name is David, who works in Dodge City as a vetemarian, two children, Jacob, age 2 and Shelley, age 6. SANDRA WASSINGER (Barricklow). grad- uated from Dodge City Community Jun- ior College, attended one year at Fort Hays, now living in Ness City, husband's name is Larry, he works as a mechanic at Schwartzkopf’s, no chil- dren. KENNETH BURDITT, joined the Air Force and served for four years, worked with missiles, now back in Ness and working for Cheyenne Oil Company. JAMES HARKNESS, deceased, killed in a truck accident north of Ness City, March 13. 1976, had been farming, was a race car driver, left behind his wife, Betty, and a son Terrell James, less than one year old. MARY MUDD (Bond), graduated from St. Mary’s of the Plains with a teaching degree, now living in Washington, Kansas, husband's name is Dale, two children, Matthew, age 4 and Andrain, 4 months. MARI ANN HOSS (Depperschmidt), grad- uated from Dodge City Junior College, then attended Fort Hays and graduated with a teaching degree, spent 7 months as an International Foreign Exchange Student in South America, now living in Hoyt, Kansas, teachs third grade, hus- band's name is Ron, two children. Todd, one-and-a-half years old, and Eric, age 3. JUDY DYE (Schuckman), attended Fort Hays, living at Great Bend, Kansas, husband’s name is Herb, he works for the Beneficial Finance Society, one daughter, Tammy, age 9. ELAINE GOFF (Reyes). A.R.T.. attended Professional Beauty College in Wichita, graduated and worked there as an instructor for 3 V� years, then attended and graduated from the Kansas Institute of Medical Assistance in Wichita, worked in Wesley Hospital, then moved back to Ness City and is currently work- ing for Dr. Dravid as a medical assist- ant, has one son, Reynaldo, age 4. JOHN AUSTIN, unable to find any information, last known address was Liberal. Kansas. BEVERLY KRUG (Young), attended K- State for 2 years and the University of Houston for one year, no degree, cur- rently living in Houston, Texas, no other information available. ANETTA STOPPELL (Pfannenstiel). attended Professional Beauty School in Wichita, now employed as a beautician in Wichita, Kansas, husband’s name is Kenny, he works at Beech aircraft, two boys, Cory 6. and Jamie, 2. THERESA SEIB (Laas). attended Emporia State, no degree, moved to Hays, Kan- sas and worked at Travenol, husband’s name Is Kent, one daughter, Krista Lynn, 4 months. GAYLEN KERR, attended Fort Hays, now working at Right Coop at Ness City, wife’s name is Debra, two children, Barbara, age 4 and Michael, 2. WILLIAM MINER, graduated with a B.A. in History from K-State, then served in the U.S. Air Force, working as a fighter pilot, now employed at Miner Brother’s Real Estate Company, wife's name is Beth, two children. Andrea, three years old, and Daniel, one year old. KENT LAAS. attended Emporia State Col- lege. then transferred to Fort Hays, no degree, currently working as a building inspector in Hays, Kansas, wife's name is Theresa, daughter, Krista, 4 months. GLENNA BROOKS (Gates), attended Evan- gel College. Springfield. Missouri for two years, then went to K-State and graduated in elementary education from the University of Houston, did teach not currently, living at Baytown, Texas, husband’s name is William, he works for the Exxon Oil Company, one girl, Julie, 2 Vi years old. ROBERT CLOUSTON, attended Southwest- ern in Colorado, then attended K-State for two years, degree in Economics and Business from Fort Hays, currently lives on a farm near Ness, farms and works as a distributer of Mormon Feeds, wife's name is Mary, two boys. Troy, 3 and Robbie. 8. SHERRON MUSSELMAN (Cheney), no information available, was able to find out that she and her husband. Bill, are currently living in Utica, Kansas. LOREN STENZEL, attended K-State, then went to the service, and when dis- charged, attended Fort Hays, no degree, presently living on a farm near Brownell, he farms, wife’s name is Dee. two girls. Tasha, 2 V years old, and Jill, 4 months. The above information was recorded as accurately as possible: however, should there be any mistakes, we apologize for them. 81 DAVE AMERINE - F.F.A. 1, 2: Yearbook Head Pho- tographer 3, 4; Thespians 4. RORY ANSPAUGH - Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2: Golf 1, 2, 3. 4: F.F.A. 1, 2. 3. 4, Officer 3. State Ag. Contest 4, Nat. Land Judging 3; N-Club 2, 3. 4; Stuco Rep. 4; Scholarship 2, 3, 4. KYLE ANTENEN - F.F.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Sentinel - Senior Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; March- ing Band 3; Band Announcer 4; Basketball 1; Football 1, 2; County Agent (Government Day) 3; VIP Most Humorous. MARK BAIN - Basketball 1, 2; Football 4: Track 1, 2; Stuco 1. 2; Choir 3. 4; N-Club 3, 4; Colby Art Contest 2. SUSAN BEAN - Choir 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. 3, 4; Keyettes 1, 2: Thespians 3, 4; Class Officer (Historian) 3; Cheerleader 1; B-Club 3, 4; Homecoming Candidate (Football) 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Drill Team 2; Jr. Play Sr. Play. KATHY BORTHWICK - Pep Club 3. 4; Basketball 3. 4: Kayettes 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 3. JOLINDA BRACKNEY - Pep Club 1, 2, 3; N-Club 1, 2, 3. 4: Kayettes 1. 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 2; Track 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1. DAVE BRUNGARDT - Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Basketball 2; Thespians 3, 4; Sec-Treas. Jr. Class Gorham High School; VIP Most Courteous; U.S.D. 407 - Student Curriculum Council (74-75); Choir 2, 3, JEFF DAVIS - Football 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Golf 2, 3, 4; Scholarship Letter 1, 2, 3, 4; Thes- pians 4; N-Club 2, 3, 4; American Legion Kansas Boys' State; Kansas Honor Student; Murdock Scholar- ship. JANET DECHANT - Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Marching 1,2, 3. 4; Concert 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep 3, 4; Drum Ensemble 3, 4; Drum Majorette 3, 4; Cheerleader 1; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Kayettes 4; Choir 3; Play 4; W.S.U. Drum and Twirler Camp. TONY DUMLER - Choir 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 2; (VP). STEVE ERB - Football 1; Golf 1; Choir 3, 4; VIP 4; Class Officer 2. JIM FEHRENBACH - F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; State Contest 3, 4; National Contest 4. RONNIE GABEL - Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1. 2: Track 2, 3; Choir 2. 3. 4; N-Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3. RICHARD GALYEN - Football 1: Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Colby Art Contest 2, 3. DONNA GIESSEL - F.H.A. 2, 3, 4. (Publicity Chairman); Kayettes 1, 2 (Treasurer 2); Class Offi- cer 1; Secretary, 4 Treasurer; Thespians 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 2, 3, 4: Pep Club 1, 2, 3 (Stucco) Cheer- leader 1; Jr. Play: Sr. Play; Football Homecoming Candidate; Yearbook Candidate 1, 2; Track 1; Drill Team 2; Band 1; Stage Band 1; Pep Band 1; N-Club 3, 4; Stucco 3; Scholarship 1; National Honor Soci- ety 2; Choir 3. KIM GOODMAN - Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; F.H.A. 1; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Kayettes 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 2, 3, 4; Sr. Play 4; Girls Glee 3; Selgea 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; Band Ensemble 3,4. STEVE GOODMAN - F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1, 2; Track 3; State Ag. Contest 2, 3; N-Club 1-4; Class Treasurer 3; Land Judging 1st place in Homesite. BOB GROSS - Chess Club 2; VIP 4. KANDI HARKNESS - Kayettes 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer (4); F.H. A. 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President (4); Basketball 2, Manager 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; School Play 3, 4; Blue and White Choir 3; Kayette Camp 3. SANDY HOSS - F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President (4); Kayettes 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; N-Club 3, 4; Thespi- ans 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Band 1; Pep Band 1: Choir 3; Drill Team 2; Track 1. GWEN HUENERGARDT - Kayettes 1, 2, 3, (s) 4 (President) Kayette Camp 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2 Public- ity Chairman; 3 Historian; 4 District V.P.; F.H.A. National Meeting Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; N-Club 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Student Council V.P.; Yearbook 3, 4; Class Office 3 (2); 4 (V.P.); Girls’ State 3. STAN KJELLBERG - Choir 1, 2,4. BILL KRAFT - Football 1, 2, 3: F.F.A. 1, 2; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2. Senior Statistics List Four Years of Activities KATHY LANGER - Basketball 1; Track 1, 2, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, V.P., Pt. Chairman; Kayettes 3. 4, Kayette Recreational Director Kayette Camp 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Pt. Chairman 3; State Meeting 4; Band 1, 2. 4; Scholarship 1, 2, 3; Class Officer 3; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4, (V.P.); N-Club 2, 3, 4; School Play 2; VIP 4. ALICE ANN LEIKER - Kayettes 4; Band 1,3,4; Choir 2; F.H.A. 2; Pep Club 1, 3. VICKI LEIKER - Band 1, 2; Pep Band 1, 2; Kayettes 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Drill Team 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Bausch Lomb Award for Science 3. GARY McCAULEY - Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Thespians 4; Student Council 3, 4; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4, (P); Class Officer 3, (P); N-Club 1,2,3, 4; Scholarship 1, 2, 3,4; Murdock Scholarship. JIM McDonald - Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; N-Club 2, 3, 4; Government Day 3; Golf 2. MYRNA MEIS - Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Jazz Baroque Band 4; Stage Band 2, 3, 4; Choir 3; Kayettes 1, 2; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. Officer 3; Thespians 3, 4; Blue and White Choir 3; National Honor Society 4; Class Officer 2, 4; Stucco 4; V.I.P. 4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4; Cheerleader 1; N- Club 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Yearbook 2, 3. 4. ESTHER NUSS - Kayetter 1, 2, 3, 4, (PT and V.P.); F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, (Sec., Historian); Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespians 4; Sr. Play 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Stage Band 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4. HARLAN PARKER - Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Brass Choir 2, 3, 4; Polka Band 3, 4; Selgae 2, 3, 4; Jazz Baroque Band 4; Jury 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Scholarship 1, 2, 4; F.F.A. 1; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; N-Club 2, 3, 4; Thespians 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play 3: Class Officer 3; Sr. Play 4; All School Play 4; Student Council 4: (P) V.I.P. 4; Ks. State Lions Band 3, 4; Ks. State Lions International Band 4. MIKE PAVLU - Football 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. Officer 3; N-Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3; Student Council 3; Year- book 2; State Ag Contest 1, 2; Yearbook Candidate 2. KATHY PETERSILLIE - Kayettes 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dist. Treas. 4; Thespi- ans 3, 4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4; N-Club 3, 4; Year- book 3, 4; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Student Council Treas. 3; Class Officer 1, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec. 3; Cheer- leader 4; Yearbook Attendant 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Stage Band 2, 3, 4; Jazz Band 4; Pep Band 1,2, 3, 4; Twirler 3,4. MYRA GAYE PFANNENSTIEL - Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1; Kayettes 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 2, 3, 4; School Play 3; Girls Glee 3; Kayette Camp 3; V.I.P. 4, JAY DEAN REBEL - F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 2, 3; Choir 3; Class Officer 1; Basketball Royality Candidate 1; Yearbook 2; N- Club 3, 4. CATHY RUPP - Kayettes 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3; Twirler 4; Choir 3; Blue and White Choir 3; Thespians 1, 2, 3; Jr. Play 3; Tri-State Business Contest 1st in Filing; Yearbook 3. STEPHANIE JAN SCHLEGEL - Track 1; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. State Meeting 4; Kayettes 2, 3, 4: Kayette Music Director 3, 4: Kayette Camp 3; Thespians 2, 3, 4; (P) Drama 2,3, 4: Speech Contest 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1,2, 3, 4; Stage Band 2, 3, 4; Choir 2; A-Cappella Choir 3: Selgae 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Glee 3; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Business Contest 4. Extracurricular Organizations and Experiences Help to Broaden Students Talents ROD SCHULER - Football 1; Tennis 2; Basketball 2; Choir 2, 3; County Engineer (Gov. Day) 3. JIM SEIB - Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; N-Club 2,3,4; Thespians 3; Vo. Ag. 1, 2, 3, 4 (S) Stucco 2, 3; Class Officer 1 (P); Track 4; V.I.P. 4; Choir 1, 2, 3; All League Football 4; Honorable Mention All League Basketball; Homecoming Candi- date Football 4; Yearbook Royalty Candidate 3; Jr. Play. RHONDA SHERWIN - Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespi- ans 3, 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; All School Plays; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 3, 4; Stage Band 1,3, 4: Band 1, 3, 4; Kayettes 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 4 (s); N-Club 3, 4; Girls' State. BRENT SLAGLE - F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President (4); State F.F.A. Contests 2, 3, 4; National F.F.A. Contests 4; Scholarship 2, 3: N-Club 2. DIANE STECKLEIN - Band 1. 2, 4; Pep Band 1,2,4; Thespians 3, 4; Kayettes 1, 2; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4, V.P. (4); National Honor Society 2, 3, 4, Treasurer (4); Yearbook 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; One Act Play 2: N-Club 3, 4; Class Officer 4, Historian. TERRY STECKLEIN - Football 1, 2; Track 1, 2; F.F.A. 1, 2; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 4 (P). DAN STEITZ - Football 1, 2; Golf 1, 2, 3; Basket- ball 1, 2: N-Club 2, 3, 4; Scholarship 2, 4. RICK STOECKLEIN - Choir 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2; Gov. Day 3. SERENA STUM - Kayettes 1, 2, 3. 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3: Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; N-Club 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Band 1: Yearbook 3; Scholarship 1,2. ROBERT TITTLE - Choir 4. LUCY WASINGER - Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1,2, 3, 4; Clarinet Choir 3, 4; Dixie-Land Band 4; Choir 3; Kayettes 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer- leader 1,4; Thespians 3,4; Yearbook 3; Gov. Day 3 (County Health Nurse); Blue and White Choir 3; Jr. Play; School Play 4. MILTON WEDGEWOOD - Football 1; Golf 1, 2: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Stage Band 2, 3, 4; Thespians 3,4; Choir 4: Selgae 4. STAN WIENS - Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Tennis 2; Thespians 4; Boys' State 3; National Honor Society 2, 4; N-Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Scholarship 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball All League Bas- ketball All Area; Basketball Honorable Mention All State; Yearbook Co-Editor 4; Yearbook Royalty King 4; All School Play 4; Sr. Play One-Act Play 4; I in State. BARB WILHELM - Band 1, 2; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3. 4: F.H.A. 1, 2: N-Club 2, 3, 4; Track 4; Marching Band 1, 2; Concert Band 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2. VIRG WINDHOLZ - Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4: Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 2; N-Club 1, 2, 3, 4. KENNY WINTER - Football 1, 4: Basketball 1; Track 2; Choir 2,3,4; N-Club 4. The Bicentennial year concludes and cele- brates 200 years of American history. Those years were not easy. Constant turmoil, wars, presidential assassination, civil wars and polit- ical upheavals marked our nation from its beginning. Founded on revolution, America has developed because of it and in spite of it and for it. The industrial revolution perhaps had its most profound affect on the American people. Since its inception, our country has come to expect more out of life, and receive it, than any other nation in the world. We're used to machines doing our work and our thinking . Because of these machines, our leisure time has increased. We must learn how to use it creatively. This is the world our sen- iors and the following graduating classes are going into and growing up in. We, the faculty of Ness City hope that we have prepared them properly for their new roles. Commencement Activities Only a Beginning The setting is the Ness City High School auditorium stage. The people, of course, are the 1975-76 Senior class prepar ing to become the 1976 Alumni. The Senior Glass of Ness Giiy High School announces its Gommencemenl Sxercises Sunday evening, May twenty-third Nineteen hundred seventy-six eight o'clock High School fludiiorium The 1976 graduating class sent out very striking announcements telling everyone of their approaching ceremony and inviting all recipients to attend the recognition exercises and to help the participants celebrate their success. 85 Graduates Participate Quite Willingly Here we can follow the 1975-76 gradu- ation exercises from start to finish. Solemnly the about-to-be graduates marched up onto the stage to receive their commencement address and dip- lomas. Dr. Baker, an instructor in the Education Department at Fort Hays Kansas State College, delivered a thought-provoking speech to the grad- uates emphasizing how times have changed in the last decade, how times will continue to change, even more rapidly in the immediate years, and how the graduates should prepare themselves for these changes. Then, after several other speeches, including the valedictorian speech by Stan Wiens and the salutatorian address by Gary McCauley, the class began the filing past Board President Carl Reinert and to receive their diplomas and rose. Then after the long-awaited proces- sional back up the aisle, the young adults stationed themselves inside the gymnasium to receive congratulations, best wishes, and gifts from well-wish- ers. It is always a time of joy, ela- tion, sadness, and nostalgia. Stan Wiens Receives Valedictorian A ward VALEDICTORIAN’S SPEECH We have now reached the point in time where we must begin life on our own. In the next few months we will be attending college, taking new jobs or getting married. The responsibili- ties which we have gradually been assuming during our tenure at Ness City High now become complete, for we are new adults and are entitled to the benefits and obligations accompanying that status. The past is behind us, something that we shall treasure forever and now before us lies the future which contains the many challenges facing a person in today’s society. We are descendants of men and women who in the past 200 years have made America what it is today, and we will be the parents of future generations, striving to make this country an increasingly better place to live. Hopefully in the year 2076, the students of Ness City High School, when celebrating the tricentennial, will be able to look back at us and our off- spring, and be as proud of us as we are of our ancestors. For this to take place though, there are many problems and conflicts to be resolved in the world. Before long, our generation will have all of these problems in their hands, and we must be prepared as our country's future leaders. The explosion in world population threatens mass starvation. The conflicts between communism and the free world con- tinue to grow with both sides becoming increasingly more powerful. The United States and the Soviet Union already have enough nuclear weapons to destroy the entire world several limes over. There are also such prob- lems as poverty, racial and sexual prejudice, governmental corruption, pollution and the energy crisis. I have often heard older people say that they would never want to live in the troublesome world of our future, but our gener- ation must face it. The challenge is there, and each one of us should work our hardest to meet it. It is unlikely that all of us will become famous peo- ple, but may each of us, in our own way, con- tribute to leaving this world a better place than we have found it. Each of us is an individual with different abilities and goals in life. From now on, our accomplishments depend entirely on how much effort we are willing to put forth. This will largely determine how far we will go in obtaining our goals. The society of today puts the emphasis of suc- cess on material wealth, but there are more important things, such as knowing the beauty of life, the warmth of friends, and the joy of love. If we strive to improve this world, instead of trying to own it, we can accomplish both happiness and success in life. Then all of our hard work and your support and interest in us will be rewarded. THANK YOU c 87 Salutatorian Honor Goes to Gary McCauley SALUTATORIAN'S SPEECH Welcome to the commencement exercises of the Senior Class of 1976. We feel that we are a very special class, for we have the privilege of graduating in a year of great significance; our country’s bicentiennial. Just as this occasion honors the achievements of our nation, so we are herealso, to honor and express our thanks to those people who have concentrated their time and efforts so that we, too may achieve and accomplish our many goals in life. For the past twelve years we, as a group, have been provided with persistent teachers, persons who work hard and go to great lengths to make us comprehend the importance of dilingent work and study, and now, as individuals, we shall benefit from this knowledge. Yet this is a conventional knowledge, one that leaves us only partially prepared for life’s unexpected problems. To further prepare us, we have been fortunate enough to have parents to provide us with a wealth of knowledge about life in gen- eral. Their past experiences enable them to supply us with the essential information neces- sary for a successful future. Our successes can justly be accredited to the teachers, our par- ents, and all the people who have contributed their time and knowledge to aid us in facing the challenges of an ever-changing world. Even though our past school years bring back memories of much work, study, and sometimes other difficulties, we cannot forget how good it has really been. School has made it possible to know the joy in winning a competitive event and the enjoyment of a school play, especially the rehearsals and learning your lines the day of the play; Mr. Oberley can verify that. We will also remember the fun and excitement of the junior-senior prom, but at the top of the list we find the most memorable of all, Senior Night Out. We are proud to have been citizens of such a fine community and we will, in turn, strive to create a sense of pride in you, also. We want to express our deepest gratitude to the people who have provided us with an excellent school system and education. 88 We Celebrate the Past in the spirit of seventy-six There was an enormous force which strengthened the colonies, which exists today, and which has carried America through its great history. That force is know n to us all to be the Spirit of ’76.” It is a SPIRIT OF LIBERTY and the knowl- edge that one man’s freedom is more important than anything else on earth. 7 fc rr- •■ zZ w w jv +V Vic, UJ1JIUI |J. ,nllllll) It is the SPIRIT OF FRON- TIER — of not fearing to go where man has not reached. • George % ashington It is the SPIRIT OFIISDIVIDl ALISM — acknowledging a birthright of opportunity and freedom drawn from the strength of our fathers. Alexander Hamilton Janies Madison John Hancock Indeed the SPIRIT OF ’76” was, and is, many things, each of which has been a building block of our national greatness. Our country grew on that spirit and prospered on that spirit. When all else fails it is that spirit that will be there to guide us and keep us strong. ■Ill !H '.If