Odebolt Arthur Community School - Trojan Yearbook (Odebolt, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1981 volume:

maezioNs o? 1980-1981 ODEBOLT-ARTHUR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ODEBOLT, IOWA TABLE OF CONTENTS DIVISION PAGE SENIORS 7 UNDERCLASSMEN 17 FACULTY 44 MUSIC 51 SPECIAL EVENTS 61 ORGANIZATIONS 82 ATHLETICS 88 MIDDLE SCHOOL 2 115 3 At the start of the year there were only 180 days until we were fin- ished with high school. As a class of forty-five SENIORS, we would complete school with a certain closeness that is often a rarity in many classes. Through thirteen years of sxhool we had fought with each other, cried over things that now seem trivial, and developed friendships that would last. But it would soon be over. This year would be the last time we would be together as one. al- though in certain ways we would never actually leave each other. We leave with high hopes as we enter a world of challenges, as adults. Brian dineran Phil Kuelow Cany dineran Charles Gunderson Kodney 3logs tad Mary .Hewer mil Motle Deb CaQrange Kirtke Knud sen Kwh JCavelle Elizabeth Moaglund Zoby ‘Johnson flay Meyer flint ft elsett Steve Miller ‘Darin Olson 12 Cori Oven dale Melody Savage flulie Paulsen Donna Paulson Danny Sehwaller Mark Selwfield 13 15 16 These individuals find themselves working their way up the ladder to become “the Seniors”. In their struggle to obtain this title the UNDER- CLASSMEN experience several changes in themselves and in the way they feel. Voices change, friends shift, and opinions take a turn, often to conform to the crowd. In this lime, many “firsts” are also en- countered. There is the first over- due library book, first acne brea- kout, (with many more to follow), a new car, first speeding ticket, and the first heart break. Being the target of all the Seniors’ prac- tical jokes was another stage in the sometimes painful process. But the process is necessary — and even called “the good times” by some! I guess “it's the stuff memories arc made of, so enjoy it, you’ll be a senior soon enough. ELEVENTH GRADE Anderson, Scotl Arbegast, Jim Bauer. Tony Bengford. Darrell Benin. Tal Biederman. Doug Bird. Robert Brandt. Sandy Buller. Brad Gronau. Crystal Gunderson. Tim Hast. Marty Hemer, Carl Kane. Marty Kelly, Patty LaGrange. Terri Lansink, Kent Larson. Conwell Lindner, Jill McFarland. Naomi McMullen. Rcr.ea Mau, Darla Mehrohoff. Kay Miles, Randy Neville. Greg Neville. Tammy Pudenz. Diane Pudenz. Tammy Rake. Tom Roedcr. Russell 18 ELEVENTH GRADE Rydberg. Joan Schroedcr. Janet Schwallcr. John Spragg. Ralyn Stchr. Dcncil Stone, Sharon Stork, Dianna Thevenot. Dawn Waldcmar, Shelly Warcham. Debra 19 TENTH GRADE Arbcgast. Paul Bclstcnc, Julie Bengford. Jackie Bihrer. I.indy Buchlcr. Karen Cardin. Scon Cowlham. Kelli Cranston. Scott Dunkin. Carol Fineran, Laura Flogstad. Larry Fries. Kathy Gunderson. Tom Hall. Jim Hoaglund. Barbara Hoaglund. Gregg Hudson. Joni Hustedt. Gina Imhoff. Wayne Joens. Sharon Kocnen. Dawn Lansink. Rcnca Lansink. Roger Lavcllc. Jim Lorenzen. Robert Lorenzen. Ronnie Ludwig. John Mandcrnach. Kristy Mildcnstein. Rhonda Nelson. Mary 20 TENTH GRADE Neville. Connie Neville. Toni Newman. Melinda Paulsen. Sharon Paulson. Donavon Pick. Mike Porter. Mary Pudcnz. Lori Rocdcr. Colette Rocder. Nancy Scanlan. Scott Schlutcr. David Schofield. Tom Schroedcr. Kristie Schrocder. Lisa Schwaller. Ann Simonson. Doyle Stchr. Julie Stone. Susan Tiefcnthalcr. Jeff 21 Ang. Kim Arbegasl. Judy Bengford. Jamie Bengford. Tony Bihrcr. Dixie Comstock, Doug Cowlham. Brad Fineran. Chris Graeve. Vicki Gronau. Keith Gunderson. Sandy Harden. Dave Hoe fling. Dale Hoefling. Mark Holmes. Daniel Hustcdt. Bryce Johannscn. Trcnda Kirkpatrick. Rose Ellen Kruscnstjcrna. Jay Lahr, Shawn Lamaak. Susan Lansink, Brenda Larson. Chad Lindner, Tony Lorcnzcn. Janice Lorenzen. Joyce l.udwig. Matt McCall. Norris Miller. Danny Neumann. Kathy NINTH GRADE 22 Neumann. Michael Neville. David Newman. Dale Newman. Lori Olson. Daniel Oxendalc. Linda Pudenz. Glenn Reeves. Deb Scanlan. Phil Schmidtke. Dawn Schwaller. Marilyn Sicbrccht. Kirk Snyder. Reed Sorensen. Diane Thayer. Kristie EIGHTH GRADE Bclstcnc. Teresa Bengford. Vicki Bensley. Tina Boyson, Lee Jon Brandt. Keith Buehlcr. Jeff Buller. Wendy Cowlham. Jill Mealy. Connie Hemcr, Bonnie Menkelman. Joe Moaglund. Barry Hoaglund. Wayne Joens. Shirley Johnson. Darla l.ansink. Duane l.ansink. Mary Mau, Pat Miles. Karen Miller. Cheryl 24 EIGHTH GRADE Pudenz. Charles Pudenz. Mary Rake. Tammy Reis. Mark Rocdcr. Dan Rocder. La Don Schramm. Amy Schramm. Tammy Schuldt. Gina Sicbrecht. Scoit Sn der, Grant Ticfcnthalcr. Tom Wallace. Lisa Wunschcl. Lyle Zoch. Bearl Anderson. Mike Barker. Tony Bengford. Tami Bergman. Michael Bird. Charles Beulow. Tim Cardin. Shawn Carlson. Cathy Connor. Sherrie Cranston. Lee Dunkin. Janet Ellis. Beth Fineran. Denise Gonnerman. Wends Hast. Mark Hoelling. Paul Holmes. Jeff Hudson. Craig Hustcdl. Steve Johnson. Tina l.aGrange. Brian l.ahr. Joey l.amaak. Sharon Lange. Traci l oren en. Susan I and berg. I.ori McFarland. Miriam Mildenstein. Audrcs MollholT. Teresa Olson. Mark SEVENTH GRADE 26 SEVENTH GRADE Paulson. Deanna Paulson. Connie Pierce. David Puden . Susan Rocdcr. Audra Roeder. Ricky Scanlan. Jack Schramm. Tammy Simonson. Davie Snvdcr. Andrea Snyder. Lauri Stork. Denise Thcvenot. Danell Tunink. Karen Wiegert. Allen 27 SIXTH GRADE Arbcgast. Linda Bergman. Maren Bcltin. Rodney Cowlham. Jason Diersen. Tammy Dublinskc. Richard Evans, Rachel Eiebclkorn, Ricky Fincran, Michalc Foy. Shannon Godbersen. Julie Grace, Ron Gracvc. Vince Harden. Jean Mealy, John Hemcr, Dave Herrig. Amy Hudson. Jeff Imhoff. Joel Johnson. Wayne Kane, Mickey Kirkpatrick. Kezzie Koenen, Jerry Larson. Beth Mattes. Doug Mentzer, Daniel Michels, T.J. Neville. Terry Newman, Tammy Paulson. Roger 28 SIXTH GRADE 29 Barker. Amanda Barker. Jane Belstenc. Karen Bengford. Todd Benin. Dena Bruening. Greg Carlson, Carla Cranston. Chad C ranston. Derick Ellis. Melissa Godberson. Jamie Ciracc. Diane Green, Travis Ciritten. Jason Gunderson. Bob Hemer. Jean Hustedl. Tammy Imhoff. Mark Johannsen. Tory l.amaak. Sandy l.ansink. Karen lansink. Karla Lindner. Paul Love, Lisetta Mandcrnach. Scott Michels. Lara Mohr. Chad Mollhoff. Tyleen Nissen, Steve Pierce. James FIFTH GRADE 30 FIFTH GRADE Porter. Jim Profit. Stacey Pudenz. Sharon Quirk. Dean Raasch. Greg Rake, Ted Rienhart. Shane Roeder. Jeff Schluter. Darwin Schnuckel. Stacey Schrocdcr. Bob Schuldt. Bridget Schwanz. Marni Spragg, Becky Thayer. Patty Thics. Mindec Thies. Shawn Wardrip. Laurie Warcham. Lisa Wiese, Rob 11 Anderson. Fred Anderson. James Ang, John Barker. Glenn Belstene. Keith Brandi. Steve Buchlcr. Brian Christiansen. Mark Cranston, Kelly Davis. Missy Dublinski. Doug Fiebelkorn. Jimmy Fincran, Jeff Gunderson. Todd Gustafson. Rachel Hcnkclman. Jimmy Hoefling. Rodney Iverson. Kelly Johnson, Troy Koenen. Kenny Lange. Jo Dee Larson. John Lippincott. Brenda Ludwig. Bill Lundberg. Ricky Mattes, David Matthaidess. Chad Mausen. Greg Mcnt cr. Matt Mildenstein. Russell FOURTH GRADE 32 FOURTH GRADE Miles. Mike Neumann. Marc Patterson. John Pick. Scott Porter. Valerie Profit. Cbanning Pudenz, Julie Richey. Chad Roedcr. Darrin Rohlf. Jamie Snyder. Kari Turin. Jason Wiegert. David Wilke. Rusty Yirkovsky, Bobbi Jo 33 Beaty. Colette Bender. Jim Bengford. Brad Bird. Andy Buclow, Jonathon Cranston. Maria Ehlers. Neva Evans. Malt Fineran. Angela Gonncrman. Michael Gosch. Mike Grace, Jessie Grittcn. Matthew Hotlc, Stephanie Jcssen, Melissa Johnson. Dale Kraycnhagcn. Jon Lindner. Jackie Lindner. Rebecca Ludwig. Nicola Mccnts. Laura Miller. April Mortcnsen. Mollic Murr. Cory Neumann. Chad Olson, Danae Olson. John Paulson. Patty Pudcnz. Jayne Quirk. Todd 34 THIRD GRADE Reis, Toni Rocdcr. Danae Roedcr. Terry Scanlan, Jason Sharkey. Jason Siebrcchl. Aaron Stan. Brenda Thayer. Mike Thrailkill, Christopher Ullrich. Heidi Upton. Bobby Wood. Melissa Wulf. Jason Zimmer. Raymond Mrs. Buehlcr 35 Anderson. Bryan Arbcgasl. LaRac Blair. Mitchell Bruening. John Christiansen. Sheri Diersen. Thad Drake, Jill Fincran, Suzanne Fox, Emily Foy, Erin Grace. Aaron Greene. Jessica Hcllickson, Angela Hurley, Matthew Krusenstjerna, Amy Lindner. Kristy Mason. Tony Mattes. Steven Michels. Christina Mildenstein. Margaret SECOND GRADE 36 SECOND GRADE Miles. Tracy Miller. Wendy Mortensen. Stanley Murr. Kim Neumann. Susan Nissen. Wayne Patterson. Mica he I Pierce. Brian Redenius. William Reinhart. Chad Reinhart. Shannon Richey. Naomi Sunner. Chad Waller. Misheal W'ardrip. Thomas 37 FIRST GRADE Anderson. Jeffrey Andrews. Joshua Arbcgasi. Brian Arbegast. Jennifer Baker. Lori Bender. Sheila Bong ford. Dec Dee Blair. Monica Bloycr. LcAnn Bubke. Heather Carlson. Carolyn Carlson. Jeree Connor. Gary Dublinskc. Neil Gobcrson. Joey Gosch. Jason Gracvc. Jason Gustafson. Ruth llcllickson. Kristine Hemer. Jory Hoelschcr. Beth Hustedt. Matthew Jessen. Ryan Johnson. Kristin Konradi. Jason I. ad wig. Andy La hr. Scott Malthaidess. Tim Menage. Scott Miller. Staci 38 FIRST GRADE Neville. Troy Newman. Patli Pridie. Shanda Raasch. Matthew Rake. Tcri Redeni us. Wylcnc Reis. Travis Roeder. Tony Sharkey. Amanda Scibrccht. Tammi Strecd. Jenny Sweeden. Angela Thayer. Laurie Thrailkill. Nathan Turin. Jennifer Weill. Nathan Wiese. Robyn Zimmer. Linda Mrs. Schulte Mrs. Sundcll 39 KINDERGARTEN Babcock. I.auric Becker. Carrie Bloycr. Jeanette Bruening. Gina Carlson. Dustin Chase. Jason Cranston. Nicole Danielson. Melanie Davenport. Stephanie Davis. Faith Fiebclkorn. Dennis Fineran. Jason F'link. Jeana Flogstad. Michelle Grace. Matt Green. Brandi Fane, Tracy Mcents. Jennifer Michels. Jennifer Neumann. Margie Neville. Amy Neville. Tonya Pudenz, Stacey Raasch. Scott Reinhart. Aaron Reis. Brian Schramm. Tanya Schrocder. Jennifer Stan. Joseph Sunner. Stana 40 Ullrich. Christopher Wiegart, Benjamin Wimmer. Billy Woolridgc. Nikki Zoch. Carmin BIRTHE KNUDSEN I’m Birthe Knudsen from Bogense, Denmark, and I was staying with a wonderful host-family, the Frank Neville’s. In school 1 was active in volleyball, basket- ball, and track. I really enjoyed participating in all of them. I enjoyed going to school at O-A, and it was the fastest and the most fun year of all my high school years. I enjoyed living in Odebolt and getting to know a lot of new people. I hope that I can get back in two or three years and then visit you all. A special thank you to the teachers, students, and the community for the wonderful year you gave me here in Odebolt. I will remember you all for the rest of my life. Birthe Knudsen 42 ANNIKA MATSSON I am Annika Matsson from Ostersund, Swe- den. I had a great year at Odebolt-Arthur High School. It was full of experiences — good, bad, fun, boring, hard, and easy. But what was most important was I learned a lot from them all. I participated in more sports than ever before in my life, and I discovered that 1 liked it (most of the time!) It was also fun to be in the musical “Bye, Bye Birdie”. I want to thank everybody for making my year such a success, and a special thank you to my host family, the Harlan Fries family. Annika Matsson 43 Each day at 8:00 or before, this group of individuals reports for duty. The task the FACULTY undertakes is to mold the minds and characters of some 180 kids. The obstacles they encounter are many—not only the students’ oc- casional unwillingness to learn but also the challenge of keeping twenty kids awake for fifty five minutes. Although sometimes this job seems to be impossible, we feel they have accomplished this and more. They have taught us to re- spect ourselves and others, be- sides the usual reading, writing, and ’rithmctic. For this we say thanks and now it’s our time to use what you have given us. Mrs. Votrobcck Music Mr Walsh Social Studies Mr. Zobel Math MIDDLE SCHOOL FACULTY Mrs. Boerncr Language Arts-Scicncc Mrs. Einsphar English Mrs. Nielson Math Reading Mrs. Menage Reading Mrs. Scllstrom Language Arts Mr. Mollhoff Science HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Andrews Vocational Agriculture Mrs. Becker English Ms. Appel English Mr. Bloyer Instrumental Music Mr. Becker Business Education Ms. Bonnema Vocal Music Ms. Cotton Physical Education Mr. Foy Industrial Arts Ms. Gocttsch Librarian 46 Mr. Schmidt Science, Physical Education Mr. Treptow Science. Math HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Schrocdcr Art Mr. Wiese Business Education Mr. Olson Guidance k. Mr. Hedden German. History Mr. Mickleson Physical Education. Social Studies Mrs. Sampers Home Economics Mr. Stegeman Math ADMINISTRATION AND SCHOOL BOARD ADMINISTRATION At the beginning of the year the Administration has 180 days of com- plaining teachers, angry kids, tardies, budget meetings, and numerous other difficulties to encounter. Without their quiet perserverance, we would have things much worse. SCHOOL BOARD During the passing of the year this group of people takes time out of their busy schedules to meet and discuss problems and new ideas affecting the school. Their concern and support for the school and its students reflects in the decisions made at these meetings. Left to Right- 1st. Row- Joan Turin, Margrct Ann Bullcr. Doris Johnson Back Row- Mr. Mattes, Dan Snyder. Rev. Tom Hotlc, Curtis Raasch STAFF Mrs. Noll. High School Secretary Mrs. Kitterman. Middle School Secretary Mrs. Bohnenkamp, School Nurse Mrs. Miller. Elementary Secretary Each day these four helped us make it through the day without ending up with a migraine. Their patience with our ignorant questions, unending interrup- tions, lame excuses, and numerous problems was unbelievable. Many times when we needed help we’d run to one of these four to find an answer. They’d always seem to know what to do and were more than willing to help us out. For all their work and contributions, the recognition for it was little, but they never seemed to really care. We just wanted to let them know that all they do is appreciated and their understanding seems to make the days go by just a little faster. 49 EMPLOYEES W. Berg, P. Hoefling, K. Fineran. W. Mortensen. M. Wunschel, L. Scllman. Front Row — C. Mortensen. B. Gronau. W. Carrier Back Row — H. Kitterman. K. Fineran, L. Lundblad, R. Lundblad. J. Ludwig, J. Hoefling. E. Babcock, M. Hacfner, M Sharkey. Each morning the bus drivers climb out of a warm, cozy bed to drive some forty scream- ing. fighting, half-awake kids to school. The janitors greet the kids with wary smiles, knowing full well when the 3:20 bell rings chances arc good that the day's cleaning will be undone But the janitors arc appreciated, and this appreciation was expressed by the Odcbolt-Arthur Education Association as they presented the O-A janitors with the “Friends of Education award. Then there arc the cooks who spend all morning fixing meals for a whole school of kids who rarely have the same likes and dis- likes. All of these people give their best and are greeted often with little or no recognition, so we would like to take this opportunity to sa “Thanks ! The most common extracurricu- lar activity takes place in the band and music rooms. A majority of the students in the high school arc involved in MUSIC to some extent. This year an addi- tion of a polka band was made to our already large band program. This ensemble consisted of thir- teen members and was quite ac- tive. Our vocal music program was in full swing with a large number of participants and count- less activities to occupy their time. MARCHING BAND Front to back: J. Rydberg, D. Thevenot, L. Wunschcl. J. Paulsen. K. K. Schrocdcr. T. Neville. L. Hoaglund, S. Veit, G. Hustedt. K. Lorenzcn Mandernach. M. Savage. D. Pudcnz 52 HALF-TIME ENTERTAINERS Drum Majorette L. Oxcndalc and Asst. K. Cowlham J. Lorcnzcn. L. Veit. J. Schroedcr. D. Reeves Every day at 11:40 about 80 kids found themselves as- sembled in one of the largest rooms in the school. At this time all sorts of unidentifiable sounds that soon formed into pleasant sounding strands of concert music filled the halls. Concert Band wasn't the only type of music to find its way out of the room, the jazz sound found its place in the OA program, too. Our jazz band made trips to Morningside and Wayne plus all their concerts. In the fall we marched out side and prepared for contest competition. This year we brought home a division II and were quite pleased. The spring took us right into large and small group contests which took much time and practice to perfect the musical sections. Overall 1980-81 was a year of learning and new experiences for all. 53 CONCERT BAND Concert Band M Nelson, J. Stchr, R Lorenzen. D. Comstock. B Hustedt, K. Sicbrecht. T. Bettin. T. Gunderson, B. Cowlham D. Bcngford, M. Hast, D. Neville, B. Lorenzen, D. Simonson, P. Arbegast, V. Gracvc B Hoaglund. L. Oxenda, J. Paulsen, L. Newman JAZZ BAND RECEIVES A I Jazz Band BAND SECTIONALS L. Pudenz, T. Johannscn, B. Lansink, S. Stone, T. Neville, K. Ang. S. Paulsen, M. L. Hoaglund, K. Lorenzen Savage. J. Bclstcnc, K. Buchlcr, S. Gunderson, K. Thayer K. Cowlham, A. Schwallcr, L. Wunschcl, S. Slone, K. Thcvcnot, D. Bihrer, J. Bcngford.S. Waldemar. R. Lansink, C. Dunkin, S. Lamaak.S. Lahr, W. Imhoff. G. Hoaglund C. Neville, K. Fries, J. Lorenzen, D. Hardin, D. Schmidikc, T. LaGrangc, R. Flogstad, T. Neville 56 SECOND BEST TO NONE Mixed Chorus 1st. Row.- J. Bcngford. L. Hoaglund, T. Jo- hannscn, K. Fries. D. Stehr. B. Lansink, S. Gunderson. K. Thayer. S. Waldcmar, K. Ang 2nd. Row- C. Neville. J. Hudson, J. Arbcgast, R. Kirkpatrick. T. Lindner. D. Olson. M. Hocfling, J. Bcngford. J. Lorcnzen, V. Gracvc, S. Paulsen, 3rd. Row- M. Neumann, P. Scanlan, K. Gronau, G. Pudenz, C. Larson, T. Bcngford. N. McCall, J. Bclstcnc, M. Zoch, J. Lorenz.en, 4th. Row- S. Stone, L. Newman, R. Spragg. J. Meyer. S. Cranston, J. Ticfcnthaler, R. Lorenz.en. D. Harden, D. Olson, S. Stone, M. Nelson. B. Lundberg 5th. Row- S. Lamaak, D. Schmidtkc, T. La- Grange, S. Anderson, B. Hotlc, B. Lavelle. M. Schofield. D. Paulson, T. Schofield, J. Stehr, D. Mau, R. McMullen, S. Lahr Girls Chorus 1st. Row-J. Bcngford, L. Hoaglund. T. Jo- hannsen, K. Fries, D. Stehr, S. Gunderson, K. Thayer. S. Waldcmar, K. Ang 2nd. Row- C. Neville, J. Hudson, J. Arbegast. R. Kirkpat- rick, V. Gracve, J. Lorenz.en, J. Lorcnzen. S. Paulsen. J. Bclstene, B Lundberg, 3rd. Row- R. Spragg. L. Newman, S. Lamaak. S. Stone, M. Zoch, S. Stone, D. Mau, M. Nelson, 4th. Row- S. Lahr, D. Schmidtke, T. LaGrangc. R. McMullen, J. Stehr Boys Chorus 1st. Row- P. Scanlan, K. Gronau, M. Hoe- fling, T. Lindner. C. Larson, D. Olson. J. Bcngford. M. Neumann. 2nd. Row- R. Lorcn- zen, J. Ticfcnthaler. J. Meyer, G. Pudenz. D. Harden. D. Olson, N. McCall, T. Bcngford. 3rd. Row- S. Anderson. D. Paulson, B. La- velle. M. Schofield, S. Cranston, B. Hotlc 57 Chamber Choir Front Row- K. Fries, B. Lundberg. M Neu- mann, S. Anderson. K. Ang. S. Waldcmar. J. Bengford, D. Olson, Back Row- L. Hoaglund, R. McMullen. D. Olson. R. Loren en, S. Stone, D. Mau, J. Tiefcnthalcr, B. Nolle These members participated in the Chamber Choir at small groups. They received a I rating. Swing Choir Front- D. Olsen, 1st. Row- R. Lorenzen, D. Harden. S. Stone. D. Mau, B. Hotle. D. Ol- son, Back Row- K. Ang, M. Nelson. D. Schmidtke. J. Stehr, B. I.unsink The Swing Choir performed at dif- ferent contests, programs, and also at the Fine Arts Fair. Girls Trio Left to Right- Mary Nelson, Julie Stehr, Su- san Stone These three girls sang together at small groups to receive a I rating. 58 Unlike Duet Left to Right- Bill Hotlc, Liz Hoaglund. Bill and Liz sang together in an un- like duet, at small groups and re- ceived a I rating. Vocal Soloists Left to Right- Liz Hoaglund, Ron Lorenzcn, Bill Hotlc Each one of these vocalist sang a solo at small groups. They received a I rating, which is superior. Like Duet Left to Right- Bill Hotlc, Jeff Tiefcnthaler Jeff and Bill sang a duet together at small groups to receive a I rating. 59 Accompanists Lcfl to Right- Kim Ang. Julie Stehr, Mary Nelson, Ronnie Lorcnzcn These people accompanied others while they sang. Participants in Small Groups Front Row- M. Neumann. J. Bengford. B. Hotle, B. Lundbcrg. S. Lahr, S. Lamaak 2nd. Row- D. Mau, S. Stone. M. Nelson. J. Stehr, J. Bengford. K. Fries, C. Neville 3rd. Row- S. Stone, S. Waldcmar, K. Ang. L. Newman. B. Lansink. S. Gunderson, J. Lorenzen, K. Thayer, T. Johannscn, J. Lorcnzcn 4th. Row- L. Hoaglund, D. Schmidtkc, J. Ticfenthalcr, S. Anderson, D. Olson, D. Olson, J. Bclstcne, R. Lorcnzcn Back Row- R. McMullen, T. LaG range Practice Makes Perfect Left to Right- Mrs. Purdy, Darin Olson, Kim Ang. Liz Hoaglund Mrs. Purdy always comes to the school and helps the small group participants to get ready for con- tests. She works hard with them and gets their best ability out of them. 60 There is only one way to keep a high school free of kids from get- ting too rowdy during the school year, that's to schedule SPECIAL EVENTS. With homecoming, the musical. Super Class night, speech con- tests, and the Snowball we were busy through the fall and winter. In the spring, prom left us with many memories and made us all look forward to graduation. Wc went from one event to the next with anticipation — waiting for a break from the sometimes monotonous routine. For this we were grcleful, and we’ll never for- get how they added to 1980-81. FINE ARTS FESTIVAL A display of arlwork Mixed chorus performing Industrial Arts exhibit On February 22, the Art and Industrial Arts exhibits were displayed and judged. The mixed chorus, jazz band, and swing choir also performed. Barb Hoaglund, Mary Nelson, and Julie Stehr performed a modern day ver- sion of Little Red Riding Hood, which they had taken to contest. Kool-aid and popcorn were provided by the Music Boosters. Popcorn and kool-aid being served 62 Super class night always brings a certain crazi- ness to all involved. Everyone who pitches in gives 100% to put their class to the top of the competition. This year the tractor tube relays, blindfold football passing, hot shots, tug’o’war, pie eating and obstacle course were offered to measure the skills of each class. The football guys also took on the volleyball girls in a volleyball game and won! This wasn’t the only surprise, they went on to beat the teachers, too! Although the junior class won the overall com- petition, each person that took part felt his class was the Superclass of 1980-81. 63 HOMECOMING Front row: Brian Lavelle. Lori Oxendalc. Kris Lorenzen. Rick Lcinbaugh. Back row: Bill Hotlc. Mary Hcmcr. Queen Julie Paulsen. King John Scott, Beth Ludwig. Mike Beilin Queen Julie Queen Julie and King John 64 ROYALTY Beth Ludwig and Mike Benin Mary Hemer and Bill Nolle 65 HOMECOMING Trojans defeat Ida Grove 15-14 1980 Homecoming week got the entire student body in the mood for the upcoming game with a special dress code for each day. Hats off to Trojans day started the week, followed by dress down day; Blow 'Em up day; dress up day; and purple and gold day. On the night before homecoming, skit night took place in the gym. This was followed by a bonfire with guest speaker Dennis Carlson. Friday brought a peak of excitement with a pep rally in the gym. a parade downtown, the crowning of the royalty, and most important the victory over Ida Grove. The Homecoming dance with music by Redd Tagg disco brought an unforgettable week to a close. Dress Down Day 66 Decorating Ninth Grade window Cheerleaders at bonfire BYE BYE BIRDIE The Curtains were pulled and the lights on. The cast was on stage in makeup and costume. Although opening night jitters found their way to a few aspiring actors. They soon were conquered as the story progressed. The musical drew big crowds on both nights and the many weeks of long hours and hard work were obvious. The cast, directors, and all involved helped to make the play the real success that it was. 68 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Main Cast: Bill Hotle ........ Mary Nelson........ Darin Olson ....... Elizabeth Hoaglund Kris Lorenzen .... Tammy Neville Brian Levelle ...... Mike Benin.......... Supporting Cast . . Albert Peterson Rose Alvarez . . .Conrad Birdie Mae Peterson . Kim MacAfee Mrs. MacAfee . Mr. MacAfee . Hugo Peabody Chorus Members 69 70 Mary Hemer receiving FFA jacket. Saturday, March 7, was the night of the FFA Sweetheart Dance. Dary Rose Greyshock from KKEZ in Fort Dodge provided the mu- sic. On this night Mary Hemer was crowned Sweetheart with Pam Stehr, Julie Paulsen, Kris Lorenzen, and Linda Miller as her at- tendents. This year’s Sweetheart competition was a lit- tle different. Three categories were set up for FFA members to judge the candidates. The categories and their winners were as follows: popular vote — Pam Stehr; cake contest — Julie Paulsen; best dressed — Mary Hemer. SPEECH CONTESTANTS Stale Speech and Individual District Contestants. I-Act Play Participants 1980-81 was a very busy year for the speech contestants. In January the District Large Group was held at Sioux City. Darin Olson and Liz Hoaglund performed mimes and brought home a I and II respectively. These two also took a Division II in duet acting. A one act play presented by Mary Nelson, Barb Hoaglund, and Julie Stehr received a II. Darin Olson competed in State Large Group at LeMars and received a 11 for his mime. Three people were in Individual District contest bringing prose and humorous acting to life. These people were Mary Nelson, Barb Hoaglund, and Liz Hoaglund. All received a I rating. These same acts were taken to State Individual Contest and received II’s. All in all, the contestants had a successful year gaining much valuable experience. 71 NIGHT OF JANUARY 16TH “The Night of January 16th” was given on March 28, 1981 as this years junior class play. The plot varied from other years because on that night 12 members of the audience were selected to be the jury and the rest of the audience became the courtroom spectators in a murder trial. After the story had been presented by the defending and prosecuting attourneys, the jury left to decide the defendent's fate. Upon receiving the verdict of guilty, the judge shamed the jury by stating an appeal was in order due to the conflict of the verdict and evidence presented. The play was a great success and the hard work of the cast and directors paid off. 72 GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY Prison Matron Shelly Waldcmar Bailiff Randy Miles Judge Heath Brad Buller District Attorney Flint Scott Anderson His Secretary Janet Larson Defense Attorney Stevens Terri LaGrangc Her Secretary Kay Mehrhoff Karen Andre Dawn Thevenot Dr. Kirkland Tom Rake Mrs. John Hutchins Barb Hoaglund Homer Van Fleet Carl Hemer Elmer Sweeney Jim Arbegast Nancy Lee Faulkner Tammy Neville Magda Svenson Sharon Stone John Graham Whitfield Greg Neville Jane Chandler Joan Rydberg Sigurd Jungguist Brian Lavelle Larry Regan Jeff Hoffman Roberta Van Rensselaer Dcncil Stehr Stenographer Tammy Pudenz Policemen Doug Biederman Bob Bird 73 HARD WORKING This year’s prom theme was “Sometimes A Fantasy”. Prom was held on April 11, at the Spring Lake Country Club. The Juniors worked hard preparing the decorations, tables, etc. But their work was worthwhile as it turned into fun when they honored the seniors that evening. It started at 7:00 with the meal described as Slices of Heaven, Clouds with a Silver Lining, Bits and Pieces of the Sun, Reflections of a Rainbow, Moon, Chunks of Sunlight, Pudding in a Cloud, and the Milkyway. Following the meal, Greg Neville welcomed everyone and introduced the guest speaker, Al Wilke. Dennis Biederman gave the senior re- sponse. The evening continued with a dance to the music of “Friends”. Later everyone went to Carroll to see the show “Backroads”. Prom 1981 — flowers, tuxedos, friends, and good times!! 74 JUNIORS PRESENT Prom Servers: S. Cranston, L. Schroedcr. K. Mandcrnach, S. Cardin. K. Cowlham. J. La velle. K. Schroeder. B. Lorcnzcn, P. Arbegast. K. Buehler. M. Pick. S. Vet, T. Schofield, C. Neville, D. Simonson, S. Paulsen 75 SOMETIMES 76 A FANTASY PROM 1981 77 WE MET PROGRAM 1:25 P.M Prelude Concert by Senior High School Concert Band Richard Bloycr, Director 2:00 P.M. Processional — Theme from “Pomp and Circumstance” ................................................Elgar Mrs. Purdylnvocation Rev. Robert Lundbcrg Arthur Evangelical Free Church Senior Class Address ............. Elizabeth Hoaglund “Flying Free” ............................. Don Bcsig Mixed Chorus and Seniors Address .........................Rev. Thomas Hotlc Odcbolt United Methodist Church Presentation of Awards Better American Citizenship Mr. Joe Hcidcnrcich Salutatorian ............................ Mr. Larry Leinbaugh High School Principal Valedictorian ........................... Mr. Larry Leinbaugh High School Principal Valedictorian Address Presentation of Class ............... Mr. Carl Mattes Superintendent Presentation of Diplomas Board of Education Mrs. Margaret Ann Buller Student Council President’s Address . BrianLavellc “Old Irish Blessing” ................... Dennis Agay Mixed Chorus Benediction .................. Rev. Robert Lundberg Arthur Evangelical Free Church Recessional — Theme from “Pomp and Circumstance” ................................................ Elgar Mrs. Purdy AS STRANGERS 78 Head Ushers: Conwell Larson and Dawn Thcvcnot GREW AS FRIENDS Linda Miller receiving Citizenship Award Reverend Thomas Hotle Senior Representative Student Council President Elizabeth Hoaglund Brian Lavelle CLASS ROLL Lori Louise Anderson Anmka Malsson Barry Baker Jay W. Meyer Michael Paul Benin Linda Marie Miller Patrick C. Benin Steven Robert Miller Dennis E. Biedcrman James Andrew Nelson William Martin Bird Darin G Olson Philip Edward Buelow Lori Kay Oxendale Brian Lee Fineran Julie Kay Paulsen Lawrence Patrick Fineran Donna Rac Paulson Rodney Sem Flogstad Melody Ann Savage Charles Edward Gunderson. Jr Mark Schofield Mary Edith Hemer Daniel R. Schwaller Elizabeth Christine Hoaglund James Arnold Schwanz William Paul Hotle John A. Scott Toby L. Johnson David Duane Simonson Birthe Knudsen Tracy Edward Skaren Debra Lyn LaGrange Ronald Eugene Sorensen Brian David Lavelle Romaync M Spragg Karen Mane Lawhead Pamela Jean Stehr Rick J. I.cinbaugh Ricky Eugene Thics Tonya J. Lindner David Scott Tiefcnthalcr Kristin Lynn Lorcn cn Brenda Sue t.undbcrg Jeff D. Tunink First Semester Julie Paulsen Pam Stehr Romaync Spragg Barry Baker CLASS OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer CLASS SPONSORS Second Semester Dennis Biedcrman Mark Schofield Melody Savage Linda Miller Mr. Jerry Olson. Ms Helen Bonnema Mr. Bruce Stegeman. Mr. Tom Andrews CLASS COLORS CLASS FLOWER Red and Gold Rose CLASS MOTTO We met as strangers Grew as friends Lived as brothers and leave as one. 79 LIVED AS BROTHERS ‘ i V AND LEAVE AS ONE Finally after four years graduation was here!! We gathered as a class for the last time and walked in by two’s and three’s. After the speeches and songs the distribution of diplomas was a reality. We filed out to the reception line, no longer a part of the school system, now we were gradu- ates looking ahead to the future. Each of us said our good-byes and the class separated to head to recep- tions. We were relieved it was over but still a bit reluctant to leave. For as someone once said, “I have be- come a little bit of everyone I have met”. We do not separate ourselves completely from the past—and that’s what makes the future free to become our friend. 81 When total confusion filled our halls, what would bring order to the chaos? the ORGANIZATIONS, of course! The National Honor Society re- presented academic standards and expressed a responsibility to the community by presenting an American flag to the Arthur Cen- tennial committee. The Student Council planned activities for the high school and promoted school spirit by selling O-A sweaters. The newspaper staff wrote arti- cles to inform the community of the happenings and opinions at the school, and the yearbook staff recorded these events for the Tro- jan Annual. The F.F.A. guys worked o their test plot and gave a helping hand in the upkeep of the fairgrounds. The various organizations gave everyone an opportunity to get in- volved, to have a voice in deci- sions, and to help make the Ode- bolt-Athur school a proud plae to be. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Front Row: B Lundbcrg. A. Schwallcr, T. Neville, D. Thevenot, J. Paulsen, P. Buclow. Back Row: M. Schofield, L. Miller, D. Paulson, L. Oxendale. D. Pudenz. K. Lorenzen. B. Hotle Diane Pudenz lighthing the candle of Leader- ship On March 10, 1981, 8 new members were initiated into Odcbolt’s chapter of N.H.S. The bases for selecting mem- bers are: their character, leadership, service to school and community, and scholarship. The first year members are: K. Loren- zen, B. Lundberg, L. Oxendale, D. Paulson, M. Schofield. J. Paulsen, T. Neville, A. Schwaller. The second year members are: B. Ho- tle, President; L. Miller, Vice-Presi- dent; D. Thevenot, Secretary; P. Bue- low. Historian; D. Pudenz, Treasurer. President Bill Hotle presenting his mother with a rose. Mark Schofield rccieving his pin from Miss Appel New Members 83 STUDENT COUNCIL Kroni Row: T. Neville, C. Gronau. M. Hcmcr. I Oxendale, D. Slehr, Second Row: K t.orcn cn.J. I.oren cn. T. Joliannscn, G. Hustcdl, J. Arbegast, Back Row: B. l.avelle. J. Lavcllc. J. Meyer. R. Sorensen, .1, Hall This year when the student council checked into our finances we found a very low balance. So we decided it was time to raise money to cover the expenses of the Homecoming and Snowball dances yet to come. In the fall we sold sweaters to the student body and surrounding community. The sweaters were old with an OA Emblem on the front. With much support from everyone we were able to net alittlc over $100. Our spring project was the annual student council clean-up day. We spend our morning picking up cans and bottles, in Odcbolt and Arthur. The afternoon took us to Carroll to the recycling center to collect our rewards. With the completion of these two projects and many others we pul in a full year. President Brian l.avelle l eft to Right Secretary K I.oren cn, President B l.avelle. Vice-President I. Oxendale. Treasurer .1 Meyer 84 YEARBOOK STAFF Co-edilors: Linda Miller, Mary Hemcr At the beginning of the year we be- gan working on the annual. Putting pages together and taking pictures were a small part of the task we un- dertook. We had no idea of all the hours we spent meeting deadlines, or at least trying to meet them. I seemed we’d just get one met and another letter would arrive teling us we were twelve pages behind. We wouldn't have come near finish- ing without the help from Miss Ap- pel, our advisor, and the numerous people who played photographer for us. We hope the yearbook holds as many memories for you as it does for us. I.ori Oxcndalc, Donna Paulson, .land Larson, Lisa Wunschcl 85 NEWSPAPER STAFF Front Row: D. Pudenz, T. Pudenz, D. Mau, R. McMullen, D. LaGrangc, Middle Row: S. Miller. D. Wareham, R. Rocder, J. Nelson, D. Bcngford B Bird. R. Flogstad. Back Row: L. Bihrcr. M. Newman, S. Brandt, D. Stork. R. Sorensen, L. Flogstad The media lab class was in charge of the school newspaper this year. There were twenty students in the class and all were responsible for reporting and writing the articles. There were two co-editors, Tammy Pudenz and Deneil Stehr, who helped in the editing and re-writing of the final copies. Some special features that were regulars on the “Trojan Triumph” page were Senior Scopes, Baby Pictures, Mystery Teacher. Hall Talk, and Editorials. Ms. Appel was the Staff Advisor. 86 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Prcsidcnt-Davc Simonson Guest Speaker. Bruce Schied The officers for this year’s F.F.A. were. Dave Simonson, President; Dan Schwaller, Vice-President; Larry Fin- cran. Secretary; Chuck Gunderson, Treasurer: Roger Lansink, Reporter; Greg Neville, Sentinel. The F.F.A. sold fruit this year as they have in past years to raise money for their “Sweetheart Dance and other projects. They went to a lot of different con- tests, conventions and fairs to get new ideas to improve their chapter and also to help them with their test plot. Marty Kane giving a speech 87 Dave Simonson gelling an award James Schwanz receiving an award cramped muscles ... sweaty foreheads ... stiff limbs ... aching legs ... sore stomachs ... symptoms of a new disease? No, just after effects of the open- ing weeks of ATHLETIC practices. Although there were many times when we thought it would be im- possible to take another step, we kept going and put forth 100% to beat the opponent. Thru athletics we found our full potential in ourselves and make many lasting friendships. Of all the memories we keep from high school there will be many reflect- ed in athletics. O-A BASEBALL Back row-Coach Michclson, T Bauer. P Benin. S. Iverson. R Thics. Reeves. J Schwaller. S. Cranston Front row-W Imhoff. B Loren- M Benin. B Lavclle Middle row-J Meyer. M Pick, D. Olsen. D en. J. Lavcllc. B Hustedt. S. Cardin The 1980 Baseball team went into the season with a new coach, Jim Michclson. Coach Michclson had 17 play- ers sign up for the summer. They played a tough schedule and came out with a 3-11 re- cord overall, and 1-7 record in the conference. Brian Lavcllc was named First Team All-Conference first- baseman. Daryl Reeves was also named Flonorable Men- tion on the Conference Team. 89 BUMP TO SET Front Row-D. Mau. M Hcmcr. K. Cowlham. K. Mandcrnach. I Veil, S. Lamaak Second Row-D. Paulson. L. Oxendale. B Knudson. K Mehrhoff. ( Cironau. I) l.aCirange Third Row-J. Lorenzen. I). The- venot. VI. Zoch. K. Lorenzen, J. Bengford Eourih Row-Coach Schrocdcr. C oach obcl The 1980 volleyball squad virtually rewrote all the records established the year before. Improved playing and technique were the factors that en- abled the Trojanettes to establish a match record of 3-16 and a game record of 18-46. Seven letterwinners will return to form an enthusiastic nucleus and hope- fully make a bid for the Maple Valley conference volleyball crown. 90 SET TO SPIKE Front row: J. Arbcgast. L. Pudenz. I Fine ran. S. Waldcmar rick. A Matsson Third row: C. Rocdcr. S. Stone. S. Stone J. Second row: C. Fineran. L. Oxendale. K. Thayer, R Kirkpat- Bclstcnc In Junior Varsity 9 players worked hard together in a season that saw 5 wins against 19 losses. In compiling this record the J.V. ladies had an offensive average of 7.7 pts. per game and a defensive average of 14.4 pts. per game. 91 O-A FOOTBALL First Row: J. Bcngford, D. Harden, K. Sicbrecht, J. Krusenstjerna, W. Imhoff. S. Anderson. J. Ludwig. B Hustedt. T. Bcngford. K. Gronau. D. Olson. Second Row: D. Holmes. D. Newman. S. Scan Ian, R. Lan- sink. D. C omstock. R Roeder, D. Hoefling. P. Scanlan. S. Cardin. B Lorcn cn. Third Row: M. Ludwig. G. Neville. L. Fincran. C. Hemcr. J. I.avelle. S. Cranston, D. Simonson, M. Pick, B. Buller. M. Kane. Fourth Row: M. Beilin, J. Scott. J. Nelson. I). Olson. R. Thies. P Benin. B. Fincran. B La velle, D. Simonson. R l.cinbaugh. J Schwanz. Fifth Row: Assistant Coach Stegeman. Head Coach Becker. Assistant Coach Walsh Coaches Walsh and Becker At the opening of the season the football team was looking forward to a winning season and with good reason. Fourteen letterwinners were returning and the underclassmen were coming on strong. The first few games pre- sented a few problems but the team never let it get them down. With a homecoming victo- ry; a season record of six wins and three losses; and many individual honors to the players, the season was definately a success. Captains Jim Schwanz and Brian Lavcllc Jim Schwanz. 1st Team All-Confcrcncc 1st Team Ida County Courier 2nd Team DesMoincs Register All-State 2nd Team All-Northwest Iowa Honorable Mention All-State IDPA Honorable Mention- All-Southwest Iowa Brian Lavcllc 1st Team All-Conference 1st Team Ida County Courier 2nd Team All-Southwest Iowa Special Mention DesMoincs Register All-State 92 A WINNING SEASON Rick Lcinbaugh 1st Team All-Confcrcncc 1st Team Ida County Courier 19X1 Iowa All-Star Shrine Game Rick Thics 1st Team All-Conference 1st Team Ida County Courier 2nd Team All-Southwest Iowa Mike Bettin Honorable Mention All-Confcrcncc Honorable Mention Ida County Courier Team Brian Fineran 1st Team Ida County Courier 2nd Team All-Confcrcncc Jay Meyer Honorable Mention Ida County Courier Team Darin Olson Honorable Mention Ida County Courier Team 93 JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL Front Row: D. Harden, K. Sicbrccht. J. Krusentjerna. W. Imhoff. S. Gronau. Back Row: D. Holmes, S. Carden. R. Roeder, D. Simonson, B Anderson, D. Hocfling. B. Huslcdt. Second Row: D. Newman, S. Lorenzen. J. Ludwig Scanlan, R. Lansink, D. Comstock. P. Scanlan, T. Bengford, K. O-A O-A O-A O-A O-A O-A O-A Maple Valley Eastwood G-Holstcin Crcstland Ida Grove Lake View Schleswig 94 TROJANETTES KEEP FIGHTING Left to Right: L. Miller, M. Savage. M. Hemcr. J. Schrocdcr. L. Oxendalc. C. Gronau. K. Lorenzen. P. Stehr, D. Pudenz, D. Thevenot, L Veit. K. Cowlham. L. Schrocdcr. A. Schwallcr. K. Schrocdcr. This year the Trojanetters con- stantly found their starting lin- eup being changed due to a consistent plague of injuries and the flu. It wasn't unusual to find a totally different starting unit each game. However, this didn't keep the T’nettes from fighting back. While the crowd gave us their full support the guards made the effort and the forwards kept taking them to the boards.” The last 4 min. of the game were often the most exciting, especially for the OA Student fans. The season closed with a hard to take loss to Ida Grove, 42-39 and a season record of 4-15 that showed the problems of in- juries but not the determina- tion of the girls who played. Pam Stehr 2nd Team All-Conference Kris Lorenzen Honorable Mention All-Conference 95 STRENUOUS WORK PAYS OFF FOR J.V. L. Oxcndalc, J. Lorenzen. B Knudscn. A. Malsson. M. Zoch. D. Schmidtkc. D. Reeves. J. Lorenzen. J. Arbegasl. K. Amg. C. Fineran. C. Roedcr J. Bcngford The future varsity club will provide strong opposi- tion to any team as proven by this years J.V. squad. Each player had the chance to play and gained valuable experience this year. The girls wrapped up the season with a 6-4 record. 97 ODEBOLT-ARTHUR O-A VOLLEYBALL OPP 0 Rockwell City 3 1 Ida Grove 3 3 Ar-Wc-Va 2 2 Wall Lake 3 3 Galva-Holstcin 2 1 Crestland 3 1 Lake View-Auburn 3 1 Lytton 3 1 Ida Grove 3 0 Schallcr 3 1 Ar-We-Va 3 3 Wall Lake 0 1 Sectionals 3 GIRLS' BASKETBALL O-A OPP 34 Manilla 41 52 Albert City-Truesdale 57 68 Lake City 690T 62 Lytton 60 27 Lake View-Auburn 69 53 Westwood 44 39 Schallcr 43 47 Galva-Holstein 43 39 Battle Creek 66 28 Ida Grove 53 32 Rockwell City 51 39 Woodbury C entral 47 41 Lawton-Bronson 58 57 Crestland 61 62 West Monona 47 52 Wall Lake 81 34 Maple Valley 75 44 Kingsley-Pierson 75 39 Sectionals Ida Grove 42 WRESTLING O-A OPP. 55 Carroll 9 32 Westwood 26 54 Manson 12 28 Rockwell City 32 17 Ida Grove 35 22 Woodbury Central 27 31 Lawton-Bronson 23 49 West Monona 13 24 Kingsley-Pierson 39 28 Maple Valley 33 BOYS' BASKETBALL O-A OPP 63 Albert City-Truesdale 64 67 Lake City 47 83 Lytton 53 54 Lake View-Auburn 33 77 Westwood 64 39 Schallcr 45 38 Galva-Holstcin 46 53 Battle Creek 45 35 Ida Grove 67 47 Rockwell City 66 68 Woodbury Central 60 88 Lawton-Bronson 46 64 Crestland 62 57 West Monona 66 42 Wall l.akc 56 56 Maple Valley 86 52 Kingsley-Pierson 44 48 Manilla 50 Sectionals 39 Wall Lake 33 58 Lake View-Auburn 44 District 57 Schallcr 63 98 SCOREBOARD BASEBALL GIRLS’ TRACK Crestland Relays 2nd Trojanette Relays 3rd Ida Grove Co-Ed Relays 3rd Kingsley Relays 2nd Aurelia Relays 3rd Wall Lake Relays 10th Conference Meet 6th LVA Meet 7th District Meet 8th O-A OPP 3 Crestland 10 0 Maple Valley 17 6 Lawton-Bronson 18 6 Schleswig 5 6 West Monona 13 26 Wall Lake 25 2 Woodbury Central 15 0 Westwood 10 11 Holstein 3 4 Lake View-Auburn 12 5 Kingsley-Pierson 6 3 Ida Grove 4 1 Ida Grove (Conf. Tourn) 13 7 Wall Lake (Conf. Tourn) 14 Conference Games BOYS’ TRACK Crcstland Holstein Ida Grove Trojan Relays Conference L.VA Schallcr Wall l ake District v 7th 8th 8th 9th 7th 4th 8t 8th llh O-A FOOTBALL OPP 0 Sac City 21 15 Westwood 6 0 Galva-Holstein 16 15 Ida Grove 14 0 Woodbury Central 13 9 Lawton Bronson 6 28 West Monona 8 15 Maple Valley 0 29 Kingsley-Pierson 6 GIRLS’ GOLF O-A OPP 285 Schleswig 248 285 St. Mary's 254 272 Lake View 290 272 Lohrvillc 302 273 Maple Valley 243 273 Wall Lake 251 264 Schleswig 222 242 Fonda 193 260 Ida Grove 219 246 Galva-Holstein 208 259 Newell 241 287 Ida (irove 222 BOYS’ GOLF O-A OPP 216 Schleswig 224 216 St. Mary’s 171 201 Lake View 215 201 Lake City 193 197 Maple Valley 194 197 Wall Lake 194 187 Schleswig 184 186 Fonda 174 186 Pomeroy 189 197 Ida Grove 178 190 Galva-Holstein 176 195 Newell 190 205 Ida Grove 169 99 SECTIONAL CHAMPS l eft to right- C. Larson, T. Rake. D. Biederman. D. Olson. K. Lansink, J. Tunink. B. Lavcllc, M. Schofield. J. Nelson. T. Schofield, B. Hotlc, M Pick. J. Lavcllc. B. Buller The first season under a new coach is supposed to be one where not much is expected. The Trojans of 1980-81 proved this wrong as they captured many honors and finished with a winning season. When it came to sectionals, the guys went all out by beating Wall Lake after losing to them in regular season play. They won the sectionals by snuffing LV-A 58-44. In districts play Trojans lost a heartbreaker to Schaller ending the season. Mark Schofield Second Team All-Conference Honorable Mention All-State Brian Lavcllc Honorable Mention All-Conference I Head coach Bruce Stegeman 100 BOY’S BAKSETBALL 101 JUNIOR VARSITY Front row: D. Comstock, B. Hustcdt, K. Gronau, D. Harden, Middle row: B. Cowlham, C. Larson, B. Lorenzen, D. Neville, S. Cardin, Back row: T. Rake, D. Biederman. K. Lansink Season Record Won 3 Lost 6 OA. ..30 Ida Grove.. .50 OA. ..33 Galva-Holstein.. .40 OA. ..33 Crestland. . .25 OA. . .40 Wall Lake.. .32 OA . .43 Galva-Holstein.. .52 OA .33 LA-A .50 OA .35 AR-WE-VA . .52 OA . .65 Schlewsig. . .29 OA. . .49 Manilla.. .57 MATMEN HAVE REWARDING SEASON 1st Row: J. Hall, M. Neumann, D. Hoefling, R. Snyder, P. Arbcgast, B. Bird. D. Olson. 2nd Row: L. Fineran, J. Arbegast. J. Ludwig. J. Krusenstjerna, K. Sicbrccht, J. Hoffman. 3rd Row: T. Bauer, J. Cranston, R. Leinbaugh. D. Simonson, M. Bettin, J. Scott, J. Meyer. 4th Row: Coach Schmidt and Coach Foy The Odcbolt-Arthur High School wrestlers rebounded from a previous rebuilding sea- son to post a 6-5-0 overall and 4-4-0 confer- ence dual record. This year's squad finished fifth in both the conference dual and tour- nament competition. The Trojan's season was highlighted by the great improvement throughout the cam- paign and the aggressive leadership from the senior wrestlers. Three team members advanced to the district tournament at Coon Rapids: Paul Arbegast at 112, Dave Simon- son at 167, and Rick Leinbaugh at 185. Dave and Rick both finished third in their weight classes and served as state alternates. Post season balloting selected John Scott, Rick Leinbaugh, and Dave Simonson as team captians; Rick Leinbaugh as most valuable; and Scott Cranston as most im- proved. 103 O-A GRAPPLERS 98 lbs. Mike Neumann Record: 1-7-0 105 lbs. Reed Snyder Record: 5-11-0 5th Sib- 105 lbs. Dale Hoefling Record: 2-8-1 Icy Inv., 3rd MV JV Inv.. 4lh Sectionals 112 lbs. Paul Arbegast Record: 16-12-1 2nd 119 lbs. Jeff Hoffman Record: 7-16-0 3rd 126 lbs. Jim Arbcgast Record: 11-14-0 5th GC-B GC-B Inv.. 2nd Sibley Inv.. 4th MV Conf. Sibley Inv., 4th Sectionals Inv.. 3rd Sibley Inv.. 4th MV Conf. Tourn. Tourn.. 4th IG Inv., 2nd Sectionals 132 lbs. Larry Fineran Record: 7-12-2 6th 138 lbs. Jay Meyer Record: 18-9-0 1st GC-B 145 lbs. John Scott Record: 17-8-0 Team Cap- GC-B Inv.. 3rd Sibley Inv., 6th MV Conf. Inv., 5th Sibley Inv., 4th MV Conf. Tourn., tain. Undefeated in duals, 4th GC-B Inv., 3rd Tourn. 7th IG Inv., 3rd Sectionals Sibley Inv., 3rd MV Conf. Tourn., 8th IG Inv. 104 SHOW DETERMINATION 155 lbs. Mike Bettin Record: 9-16-0 5th GC-B Inv., 4th Sibley Inv., 5th MV Conf. Tourn. Hwt. Scott Cranston Record: 15-7-1 Most Im- proved, 3rd MV Conf. Tourn., 5th IG Inv., 4th Sectionals, 5th Sibley Inv. 167 lbs. Dave Simonson Record: 17-12-0 Team Captain. 2nd GC-B Inv., 1st Sibley Inv.. All Conference 2nd 167 MV Conf. Tourn., 5th IG Inv., 2nd Sectionals, 3rd Dis- tricts (State Alternate) Hwt. Tony Bauer Record 1-5-0 5th GC-B Inv., 3rd MV JV Inv. 185 lbs. Rick Leinbaugh Record: 26-4-0 Team Captain. Undefeated in duals. Most Valuable, 1st GC-B Inv., 2nd Sibley Inv., All Conference 1st 185 MV Conf. Tourn., 1st IG Inv., 2nd Sectionals, 3rd Districts (State Alternate) 105 I’M GLAD THAT I’M Front Row—K. Thayer. L. Schrocdcr, K. Schrocdcr, K. Cowlham, S. Veit, L. Oxendalc, S. Joens 2nd Row—J. Lorcnzcn. J. Arbegast, A. Schwaller, C. Neville, K. Mandernach, J. Rydberg, M. Zoch, J. Bclstcnc, S. Waldenar Back Row—Coach Wiese, K. Ang, D. Schmidtkc, M. Hemer, B. Knudsen, L. Oxendalc, A. Matsson, B. Lundberg, K. Lorenzen, S. Stone, Coach Schrocdcr 106 Early this Spring twenty girls and five managers met for the first track practice. With high hopes and goals of placing everyone a minimum of once, doing well at meets, having at least one person go to State, and last, but not least, having fun, the track season be- gan. Through-out the season we were somehow able to endure long practices, the coaches’ weird jokes, over-eating after meets (or before!), and a few water fights, without losing our sense of humor. At the close of the season we had finished in the top half in 6 out of 9 meets. Even though we failed to qualify a member of our team to state, we felt the season was one worth remembering. We held our track banquet at Lakewood Ballroom where End of the season honors were handed out. Mary Hemer and Kris Lor- enzen were selected by the team as co-captains. Maria Zoch and Joan Rydberg were voted most improved. Kristie Schroeder ac- cumulated the most points by the last meet, and Mary Hemer cap- tured the most valuable member, however, the coaches chose Kris Lorenzen as the recipient of the coaches’ award. The presentation of these honors and letters con- cluded the memorable season. AN O-A TRACKSTER! I wish I were an O-A Trackster cause that is what I’d truly like to be, end if I were an O-A Trackster, everyone would be behind me. We’ve got a good coaching staff with Wiese and Schroeder, and they make us work hard everyday. So if you want to be an O-A Trackster, come along and work with us today. I’m glad that I’m an O-A Trackster, cause that is what 1 truly want to be, and now that I'm an O-A Trackster, everyone is so proud of me! 107 SMALL SQUAD SHOWS Front Row—D. Hocfling, P. Arbcgast, C. Hcmer, S. Cardin R. Snyder Back Row—W. Imhoff, J. Schwallcr, B. Bird, G. Neville, J. Schwanz, R. Lcinbaugh, S. Cranston The 1981 boys’ track team was a small squad consisting of only 13 members but they worked with much determination to meet their goals. Although with such a small team it was hard to tally up points and place highly in the competition, these guys finished in the top 2 3 of all their meets. At districts Rick Leinbaugh took first, qualified to run at the State meet, and broke the school record in the 400 hurdles. With a time of 56:98, breaking his own record, Rick was able to place 3rd at the state meet. The season came to a close with nine runners receiving a letter at the awards banquet. 108 Rick Leinbaugh—3rd Place State Meet—400 meter low hurdles GOLF TEAMS SHOW Front Row: C. Gronau, J. Lorcnzcn, L. Wunschcl, J. Bcngford, Back Row: C. Rocdcr, P. Kelly, S. Lahr, P Stchr, L. Miller The girls’ team constituted eight members to play the courses this year. Most of the team consisted of under- classmen who picked up ex- perience for next year. With twelve meets, in addi- tion to the conference and sectional meet, they were extremely busy during the season. Crystal Gronau had the top average with a 61. The team’s final average was 264.4 strokes. A golf picnic concluded the season. no MUCH IMPROVEMENT Front Row: T. Bcngford, K. Sicbrccht, P. Scanlan, D. Miller, B. Hustedt, K Gronau, R Lorenzen Back Row: J. Meyer, M. Schofield, J. Nelson. B Hotel. T. Schofield, M. Bettin, J. Lavelle, J. Tiefenthaler When spring fever hit O-A High, so did golf mania with the boys' team consisting of fif- teen members. They competed in both dual and triangular meets at several courses. By the end of the season the guys had worked their team average down to 194.2 strokes. Jim La- velle had the individual low average of 45. ill CH - CH - CH . . . T. Johannsen, K. Fries. L. Anderson. I). Stork. Neville. J. Rydberg. This year for football chccrleading the cheerleaders were busy learning new cheers and starting up the school spirit. The girls were also busy learning their routine. “Don't Stop Till You Ciet Enough. Which they performed at Homecoming and Parent's Night. The football guys really liked this year's cheerleaders because they fed them cookies before each home game, so they wouldn't chew up the opponents too badly. This year, the cheerleaders also held a cheerleading clinic for Elementary children. To raise money for them, they held a bake sale in the summer. I) Schmidkc. I Hihrcr. .1 I oren en. VI Nelson. S. Jocns 112 CHARGE IT UP!!! J. Rydberg. T Neville. K Fries. T Johannsen. C Neville The Basketball Cheerleaders Tor 1980-HI were very busy practicing in the halls for their routine “Hit With Your Best Shot which they performed at both Parent's Nights To help the cheerleaders earn money, they held a bake sale at the Boys Sectional Basketball Tournament. They also had a hospitality room for the cheerleaders during sectionals The cheerleaders got the boys varsity team involved in a pep meeting by having a legs contest. They had pictures taken of 11 player's legs Everyone voted on the sexiest, fattest, boniest, etc. The girls also put posters in the halls besides adding spirit to the games. S I ahr. I Puden . S Stone. B lunsink. S Gunderson. I Newman 113 GO FOR A PIN. Left to Right: L. Bihrer. K Mehrhoff. S. Brandt, M. Nelson This year the cheerleaders did a good job of cheering the wrestling team on. They put up posters all over the school to help get the spirit going. They also had a bakesale to raise money for the cheer- leading fund. They cheered at all the meets and went to the districts to cheer the guys on. 114 Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade provided us with loads of fun and many new experiences. These three years of MIDDLE SCHOOL brought much growth and respon- sibility to the classes and left them with lots of memories. We will always remember the conduct cards... detention for talking in class... quarter holidays and bubble gum contests... worst grubbies worn on dress down days... hard fought competition in intra- murals. .. our first dances in the spring and fall... marching outside for the first time... projects for science fair... math bees... jeopardy games in social stud- ies. .. Honor Band trips... Maple Valley Chorus... band tours... spelling bee success... but most of all we will remember what we learned about ourselves in the three years we spent at OAMS. OAMS GOES UNDEFEATED From Row: I). Zoch. J. Buchlcr. M Reis. M Olson. B. LaGrange. C. Puden . P. Hocfling. T Barker. .1 Scanlan. S ( ardin. S Wuns- chcl. W. Iloaglund Middle Row B Moaglund. M Bergman. M Anderson. T. Schramm. M H ist. R Wilke. B och. T Barker. I) l.ansink. S llustcdt. I). Roeder. T. Buelow, C. Bird. Back Row; C oach W alsh. I Boeder. C Hudson. .1 Henkelman. I Cranston. ! Tiefenthaler. I Boyson. I . Wunschcl, (i. Snyder. P Mau. K. Brandt. S Siebrecht. Coach Molhoff lort young Trojans answered the Coach’s call for the 19X0 football season and provided the Ians with plenty of action packed mo- ments. An abundance of talent and a strong winning desire were the keys to an undefeated season for the OAMS Trojans OAMS 20 G-H 0 OAMS 28 Sac City 6 OAMS 24 Ida Grove 6 OAMS 26 Lake View 0 OAMS 48 Wall Lake 13 116 FUTURE SPIKERS Back row: T Benscly. Coach Zobel. C. Miller Middle row I Cowlham. Ci Back row: k Tunink.( Carlson. S l.orcn cn. .1 Dunkin. I) Slork. A. Boeder. Coach Zobel Middle row: I). Simonson. T. Bengford. A. Srnder. M. Puden . T. Lange. L. I.undberg Front row: A. Mildcnstcin. W. Cionnerman. I) Paulsen. T. Zobel. T. Molhoff Fifteen seventh graders and five eighth graders participated in the first OAMS volleyball season with a combined record of 24-22. The girls scrimmaged with LV-A, Schaller, Wall Lake, and the Galvc-Holstein girls. Schuidt Front row: T Belstcnc. B. Hemer. T Rake 117 MIDDLE SCHOOL O.A.M.S. Opponents 7th 30 LV-A 6 8th 30 LV-A 49 7th 43 Ida Grove 12 8th 28 Ida Grove 42 7th 42 Wall Lake 19 8th 39 Wall Lake 18 7th 44 LV-A 21 8th 34 LV-A 57 All-Star 39 Schaller 12 All-Star 58 Crestland 15 All Star 39 Galva-Holstein 37 From Row: I). Lansink. C. Pudcnz. T. Schramm. J Buchlcr. D. Rocder. M. Reis. K. Brandt Back Row: Coach Mollhoff. J. Hcnkclman, S. Siebrecht, P. Mau. T. Ticfenthalcr. L. Wunschcl. G. Snyder. I.. Boyscn Front Row: D. Pierce, S. Wunschel. S. Cardin. J. Lahr. B. LaGrangc. T. Barker, J. Holmes. I) Zoch, C. Bird. VI. Olson. Back Row: Coach Mollhoff, A. Wiegart, M. Bergman. M. Hast. I Cranston, C. Hudson, R. Wilke. M. Anderson. S. Hustedt The O.A.M.S. Trojans enjoyed a highly productive season. The seventh grade went undefeated with a 4-0 record, while the eighth grade had a 4-3 season. The highlite of the season was in winning a close game over a strong, undefeated Galva-Holstein team 39-37. We are hoping that these fine ball- players will contribute to a winning Trojan future. 118 BASKETBALL Front Row: L. Wallace, T. Bclstcnc, M. Pudenz, T Rake, B Hemer, W. Buller. J. Cowlham. C. Healy. G. Schuldt. Back Row: I). Johnson. A. Schramm. Coach Zobcl. S. Joens. C. Miller. Front Row: T. Bengford, T. Lange. S. Pudenz. L. Snyder. A. Mildcnstcin. W. Gonnerman. D. Fincran. L. I.undbcrg. D. Simonson, T. Zobcl, Second Row: C. Paulson. D. Paulsen. D. Thevenot, A. Snyder, K. Tunink. S. Lamaak, A. Rocdcr. D. Stork, S. Lorcnz.cn, C. Carlson. Back Row: J. Dunkin. B. E;.llis, Coach Zobcl 17 seventh graders and 9 eighth graders participated in OAMS basketball. The seventh grade ended the season 2-2 and the eighth grade ended the season with 4-3. The seventh grade posted wins over Wall Lake and Ida Grove with 2 losses to Lake View-Auburn. The eighth grade won against Ida Grove, Schallcr, Crestland and Holstein and lost twice to Lake View-Auburn and once to Wall Lake. Scores 7th 23 LV-A 46 8th 28 LV-A 33 7th 16 Ida Grove 14 8th 37 Ida Grove 16 7th 21 Wall Lake- 16 8th 31 Wall Lake 38 7th 13 LV-A 18 8th 18 LV-A 28 All Star Games OA 38 Crestland 14 OA 49 Galva-Holstcin 30 OA 30 Schallcr 10 119 PRIDE OF OAMS Front Row: M. Reis, D. Zoch, S. Cardin, S. Wunschcl, D. Peirce, P. Hoefling, R. Roedcr, C. Pudenz, Second Row: J. Homes, K. Brandt. M. Hast, D. Rocdcr. J. Buchlcr, C. Hudson, G. Snyder. Third Row: P. Mau, B. Zoch. L. Cranston, L. Wunschcl. S. Sicbrecht. R. Wilke, S. Hustedt The OAMS matmen once again completed another successful season. The Trojans had a busy schedule with four dual meets (Ida Grove, Galva-Holstein, Maple Valley, and Ida Grove) and a triangular with Schleswig and Schaller. Their hard work and hustle paid off as many of our grapplers competed and placed in the Saturday tournaments. Matmaids 120 NEW RECORDS SET Front Row—D. Paulsen, A. Snyder, T. Mollhoff, D. Fincran, D. Simonson. L. Lundberg, S. Lorenzen. T. Zobcl 2nd Row—J. Dunkin. T. Lange, S. Pudenz, L. Snyder, D. Stork, A. Mildcnstcin, S. Lamaak, C. Carlson, D. Thevenot. Back Row - K. Tunink. J. Cowlham. W Buller, T. Rake, G. Schuldt. M. Pudenz, K. Miles. C. Flealy, B. Hemer, S. Joens, T. Bclstcne Thirty young Trojanettes reported to track for the ’81 season. The ladies were in five track meets, placing third at the IGMS meet and fourth at the conference meet. Several records were set during this season by Mary Pudenz in the 5 flight hurdles and in the 120 lows, and by Wendy Buller in the high jump. The 880 Relay team of Audrey Mildenstein. Mary Pudenz, Connie Healy. and Denise Stork tied the OAMS record at the conference meet, and Mary Pudenz also tied the 220 yard dash record at Sac City. The mile medley was a new event for OAMS track so the relay team of Traci Lange. Lauri Snyder. Susan Lorenzen, and Tcri Zobel set a new record with their performance. 121 SPRINTERS HAVE ADMIRABLE SEASON Front Row—T. Barker, D. Zoch, S. Cardin, M. Reis, B. Zoch, W. Hoaglund. 2nd Row—C Bird. S. Hustedt, J. Buchlcr, R. Wilke, L. Cranston, G. Snyder, K. Brandt. Back Row—M. Bergman, M. Hast, D. Roeder, L. Wunschel, P. Mau, L. Boysen, S. Sicbrccht Twenty seven young Trojans participated in track this spring. The Trojans competed in the Alta, Ida Grove, Sac City, Conference, and the OAMS Invitational meets. The Trojans’ strong points this year were in sprints and sprint relays with Pat Mau, Lyle Wunschel, Lee Jon Boysen, Lee Cranston, Grant Snyder, Steve Hus- tedt, Charles Bird, and Tony Barker all contributing points to the Trojan tally. Scott Siebrecht, Keith Brandt, Ryan Wilke, and Tom Tiefenthaler showed consistancy in the field events to help the Trojan efforts. The long distance events consisted of mostly 7th grad- ers who showed considerable improvement through- out the year. Throughout the season each individual expeienced success whether it was by placing in the meets or improving their own performance. 122 WE SAY “PURPLE”, WE SAY “GOLD”!!! Bottom Row: S. Jocns, C. Hcaly, W. Buller Middle Row: M. Pudcnz, L. Snyder Top: K. Miles Front Row: L. Snyder, A. Snyder Back Row: W. Buller. M. Pudenz Adding more pep to the already fired-up crowd is the task set before the Middle School cheerleaders. By starting chants and cheering the teams on to victory they make the spectators feel as if they, too, can be involved in the game. With their en- thusiasm it’s easy to see why they help make OAMS the finest and proudest. Liiton Front Row: H. Turin. B. Larson Middle Row: K. Miles, T. Mollhoff Back Row: T. Bcnslcy, V. Bcngford Go get ’em guys! 123 FUTURE MUSICIANS These groups had several performances this year. The spring and fall concerts are their main shows. They marched in the Homecoming parade as well as the half-time show of the game. They marched in the Corn Days Parade in Danbury. The bands went on tour to Bat- tle Creek and Galva, Jazz Band also per- formed here. Some students performed in the Northwest Iowa Honor Band, Ma- ple Valley Festival Band, solo and small ensemble contest at Morningsidc Col- lege. 124 SING. . . SING A SONG The middle school chorus is made up of all the 6th graders and volunteers from the 7th and 8th grade. All per- formed in the spring and fall con- certs. 7th and 8th grades also per- formed on the OAMS tour at Battle Creek and Galva. Some were sent to the Maple Valley Festival and to the Northwest Iowa Honor Chorus. This years OAMS Student Council is made up of some bright kids of the 6th. 7th. and 8th grades. Pictured here are: Front row: K. Thayer. B. Quirk. D. Hemer, J. Cowlham. D. Mattes. Middle row: S. Hustedt. S. Cardin. L. Cranston, T. Buclow. A Rocdcr. Back row: B. Hoaglund. C. Miller, B. Hemer, G. Snyder. D. Beder 125 1980-81 WAS . . . UNTOUCHABLE CLASS Once upon a time, about 13 years ago, A group of tots started to school And their long struggle to grow. Fat kids, skinny kids, kids who climbed on rocks. Tough kids, sissy kids— Even kids with chicken pox! A new experience, a new beginning— Learning about life. And the importance of winning. Just when they thought they had it down pat. The system had to go and change— defeated again, just like that. Now there were new kids. And the rules changed. We learned to share more. And our lives rearranged. New names, new faces, new games to play— Along with their lessons, That was their day. The years sped by, And all too fast. We were off to the Middle School, Sixth grade at last! Little ones again, it seemed— They sure showed us our place! Their little beady eyes would gleam. Whenever we misjudged our space! These were the times of tears and joy And, “Don’t tell Mom!”, and a special girl or boy. Time for makeup, and the “in style” clothes. Time for the hurts, and the “I told you so’s.” Time for high school. There we were, the babes again. Discovering the “do’s” and “don’t’s”. Testing the parents and finding out the “Yes, you can’s”, and “You won’t’s”. Pity the poor teachers, their patience of iron. The hair that never turns gray. The stomachs that never seem to ulcer. Putting up with us day after day! We’ve gained a few. We’ve lost some, too. And God took one away. But here’s to you. None can compare— You worked so hard to pass. ’81—you are the best— You’ve got untouchable class. Elizabeth Hoaglund 128