Plentywood High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Plentywood, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1960 volume:

Advisor--Mrs. Herman Flacker Editors--Karen Johnson Presented by The Senior Class Plentywood High School Plentywood, Montana Dedication The smile that teased upon his lips, His cheerful words to all, The happy way he moved about. Reasons are that we recall This friend, our comrade once in Life, With whom we worked and talked. One day he chose a better world, And with his Maker walked. To Curtis Christensen '62 We, the Class of 1960, respectfully dedicate this TREASURE CHEST. 2 Sylvia Johnson Office Secretary Left to right: William Johnston, Donald Peterson, James Bussinger Sam Sprague. Royal Granning, Merl Midby, Chester Lindblom. Inserts: Lyle Medders, Waldemar Lane, Einar Klofstad. 4 Mr. Philip Berry Chorus - -Band Mr. Clifton McLean Social Studies, Basketball Coach Mr. Ralph Johnson Social Studies Football Coach Mrs. Bernadine Logan Miss Osta Madsen Mrs. Florence Timmerman Latin--Library English. Journalism English, Math, Bookkeeping Mr. George Johnson Mrs. Jane Lord Mr. Henry Weisz Math Home Economics Industrial Arts, Math 5 Mr. William Suder H. S. Sciences Mrs. Constance Flacker H. S. English Mr. Gerald Stensland Vo-Ag Junior High Mr. Harvey Carpenter Mr. Elton Overby Elementary Principal 7th--8th English 7th--8th Science Mr. Dale Johnson Miss Ardyce Peterson Assistant Coach 7th--8th Math 7th--8th Social Studies 6 Mr. J. Aslakson Grade Six Miss M. Bakken Grade Four Mrs. H. Saunders Grade Three Miss D. Wold Grade Two Mrs. M. Nelson Grade Six Miss S. Bolton Grade Four Mrs. I. Wilson Grade Three Miss S. Evanskass Grade One Mrs. E. Hjelm Grade Five Mrs. L. Johnson Grade Four Mrs. H. Johnson Grade Two Miss M. Listoe Grade One Mrs. E. Simonis Kindergarten Mr. B. Lund Grade Five Miss H. Olsen Grade Three Miss H. Lee Grade Two Miss S. Tasa Grade One Mrs. A. Astrup Music--Phy. Ed. 7 Cooks Left to right: Mrs. Bennet Evanskass, Mrs. Merrel Bergrude, Mrs. Jim Knick, Mrs. Hilda Hepner, Mrs. Leland Evenson. Custodians Mr. Stanley Nichols Mr. Louis Ericksen Mr. Walter Redden 8 Class of 60” Motto Climb Though the Rocks Be Rugged.” COLORS Red and white FLOWER Red rose bud OFFICERS President......................... Jerry Wilson Student Council Representatives Vice President.................... Bill Christensen Karen Johnson Secretary-Treasurer .............. Anita Goetzinger Phyllis McCall BARBARA JENSEN Valedictorian I am sure the grapes are sour. Girls' Chorus 1; Boys' Chorus 4; Play 3,4; Science Training Program 3; F.T.A. 4. ANITA GOETZINGER Salutatorian She hath built her monument more lasting than bronze. T.N.T. 1; F.H.A. 1.2; Girls' Chorus 1,2; Class Secretary- Treasurer 4; F.T.A. 4. 10 CAROL BRENTESON Not light-headed, just blonde. F.H.A. 1.2,3,4; T.N.T. 1,2,3; A-Squad Cheerleader 2; Girls’ Chorus 1,2; Concert Chorus 4; Wildcat Staff 4; Medicine Lake High School 4. DUANE BRENTESON Watch out! I eat little girls. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Football 3; Boys' Chorus 1; Concert Chorus 1; Play 3,4. FAY CHANDLER No man can be a patriot on an empty stomach. F.F.A. 1; Lettermans' Club 1,2, 3,4; Football 1.2; Track 1,2; Concert Chorus 1; Play 3,4. CAROL CHRISTENSEN Cheer up, the worst is yet to come. T.N.T. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3.4; Girls' Chorus 1,2; Annual Staff 4; Librarian 4; F.T.A. 4. GARY CHRISTENSEN Genius must be born and can never be taught. F.F.A. 1.2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Lettermans' Club 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Play 3; Student Council President 4. WILLIAM CHRISTENSEN In him lies the strength to move mountains. Culbertson High School 1; Class Vice President 4; Class President 2; Football 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Play 4; Boys' State 3; Annual Staff 4. 11 DELORES GABRIELSON DOMIER Love conquers all. F.H.A. 1; T.N.T. 1; Annual staff 4; Wildcat staff 4. LARRY ERICKSEN Oh, why should life all labor be?” Boys' Chorus 1; Concert Chorus 1,2; Play 3; Band 1.2.3.4; Wild- cat staff 4; Annual staff 4. WARNER EVENSON Be silent and safe--silence never betrays you. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Letterman's Club 4; Football 4. JIM FEENEY Behold, I gradu te. Play 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 3.4; Wildcat staff 4. 12 GERALDINE EVENSON Beauty and wisdom are seldom conjoined. T.N.T. 1,2; B-Squad Cheerleader 2; F.H.A. 1,2; Play 3; Wildcat staff 4; Annual Staff 4. IVOR FOWLER No one knows what he can do until he tries. F.F.A. 1; Football 2; Track 2; Play 3,4; Wildcat staff 4; Annual staff 4. ROBERT FRY What cannot be cured, must be endured. Student Council 3; Concert Chorus 2,3; Track 2; Play 3,4; Annual staff 4; Band 1,2,3; Class Vice President 2. VERNITA FURST Eyes, when properly used, can accomplish much. T.N.T. 1,2,3.4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Play 3,4; Student Council 3; Class Sec.-Treas. 1; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2,3; Annual staff 4; Cheerleader 2, DONNA GARRICK He that riseth late, must trot all day. T.N.T. 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3. CAROL HALL Every day should be passed as if it were our last. F.H.A. 1; Play 3.4; Wildcat Staff 4. ROBERT HARRINGTON What hath night to do with sleep? F.F.A. 1,2; Letterman’s Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 4; Basketball 3,4; Track 1.2,3,4; Concert Chorus 1. VERLE HOWELL Here 1 am, you lucky people. Letterman's Club 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Track 2,3; Boys' Chorus 1, 3,4; Concert Chorus 1,2,3,4; Play 3,4. 13 SANDRA JANSSEN It is better to wear out than to rust out. F.H.A. 1; F.T.A. 4; Concert Chorus 1,2.3.4; T.N.T. 1.2.3.4; Triple Trio 3.4; Girls' Chorus 1. 2,3,4; A-Squad Cheerleader 3, 4; Class Sec.-Treas. 3; Band 1. 2,3.4. LEROY KOHLER Why study and neglect your good looks? F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Play 3,4; Annual staff 4. KAREN JOHNSON Tomorrow is today's greatest labor-saving device.” T.N.T. 4; F.H.A. 2; Student Council 4; Annual staff 4. VYRION LARSEN Strong and content, I travel the open road to Raymond. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2; Letterman's Club 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Play 3,4. JUDY KING Life is short and so am I. F.H.A. 1; T.N.T. 1,2,3; Student Council 3; Play 3; Girls' Chorus 1,3,4; Annual staff 4. DAVID LARSON I agree with no man's opinions! I have some of my own.” Football 3; Track 1,2,3,4; Boys' Chorus 1,4; Play 4; Concert Chorus 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Wild- cat staff 4; Annual staff 4. DONALD LARSON I myself, am more divine than any I see. Boys' Chorus 1,2,3,4; Concert Chorus 1,2,3,4; Play 3; Band 1, 2.3,4. PHYLLIS McCALL Please all and you will please none. T.N.T. 1,2,3,4; B-Squad Cheer- leader 1; Student Council 4; Class Vice President 3; Triple Trio 3,4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3,4; Concert Chorus 1,2,3,4; Play 4; Annual staff 4. SHELDON MADSEN He's grown to be a solid man. Concert Chorus 3; Play 3,4; Band 1.2,3,4; Annual staff 4; F.T.A. 4. FRANCES MARSH Her ways are ways of pleasant- ness and all her paths are peace. MARY JEAN MEDDERS I like to study in the morning but I never get up.” JEANETTE MEHL A sight to dream of, not to tell. Play 3,4; Wildcat staff 4; Annual staff 4; Librarian 1. T.N.T. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Class Sec.-Treas. 1; Girls' Cho- rus 1,2,3; Play 3.4; Wildcat staff 4; Annual staff 4. F.T.A. 4; T.N.T. 1.2,3,4; F.H.A. 1.2,3,4; Class Sec.- Treas. 2; Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3; Play 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Girls' State 3; Librarian 4. 15 SANDRA MORTENSON School breaks up my whole day. T.N.T. 1.2,3.4; F.H.A. 1.2,3.4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; Boys' Chorus 4; Concert Chorus 1,2,3,4; Play 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; F.T.A. 4; Student Council 4. BARBARA NELSON I was bom bright, but knocking around has tarnished me some. T.N.T. 1.2,3,4; F.H.A. 1.2,3,4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; Annual staff 4; Wildcat staff 4. GORDON NIELSEN Bait the hook well: this fish will bite. Play 3,4; Wildcat staff 4; Annual staff 4; Chorus 1. MORRIS NIELSEN I love not women, they are so simple. F.F.A. 1,2; Student Council 3; Class President 3; Track 2. SHELDON NIELSEN I was shipwrecked before I got aboard. Play 3,4; Wildcat staff 4; Annual staff 4. JERRY PHELPS In silence also, there is a worth that brings no risks. F.F.A. 1,2,3.4. 16 ARLENE POHLE Though she be but little, she is fierce.” Triple Trio i.2,3,4; Student Council 2,4; Girls' Chrous 1,2,3; Boys' Accompanist 1.2; Play 3; Concert Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1, 2,3,4; F.T.A. 4. DONALD REED A man must have his faults. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3; Play 3,4; Lettermans' Club 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Football 3, 4; Track 1,2,3,4. DALE ROSS For men may come and men may go, but 1 go on forever. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Boys' Chorus 1,2; Concert Chorus 1,2,3; Play 3,4. JUDITH ROSS My middle name is work, but my first name is don’t. T.N.T. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3; Boys' Chorus 4; Concert Chorus 4; Play 3; Annual Staff 4. KAREN SCHWARZROCK Nothing is impossible to a willing mind. T.N.T. 1.2,3.4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; Play 3,4; Annual Staff 4. RONALD SEVERSON I came, I saw, and I'm still looking. F.F.A. 1.2,3,4. 17 MARLAN SORENSON I grow old learning something new every day. F.F.A. 1.2,3; Play 4; Track 4. LEROY TORGERSON She floats upon the river of my thoughts. Play 3,4; Wildcat Staff 3; An- nual Staff 4. DONA WAGENSON Generally speaking; she generally is. T.N.T. 1.2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2.3,4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3; Play 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Librarian 2. JERRY WILSON All great men are dead and I'm not feeling well.” DONNA WOLFE O how full of briars is this workingday world. MICHAEL WOLLAN If school is liberty, give me death. F.F.A. 1; Student Council 1,4; Class President 1,4; Lettermans' Club 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2. T.N.T. 1; F.H.A. 1; Girls’ Cho- rus 1; Play 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Librarian 4. F.F.A. 1; Lettermans’ Club 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Student Coun- cil 1; Play 3,4; Wildcat Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Band 1,2; Chorus 1. 18 Graduation CLASS OF 1960 B A C C S A P L H A A U K R E E R A T E REV. JOHN R. HALL First Congregational Church of Plentywood C M MS - Sr ’ MISS HARRIET E. MILLER State Superintendent of Public Instruction 19 Class History Our voyage on the sea of education began in September of 1948. They were: There were forty-eight members in our crew that year. Ina Bertclson Roger Ceartin Ruth Ceartin Fay Chandler Steven Clark Carol Clay Glen Dubry Larry Erickscn Geraldine Evenson Michael Feldner Ivor Fowler Vernita Furst Delores Gabrielson Donna Garrick Lorna Grayson Gary Goltz Randall Hannah Robert Harrington Bertha Hewitt Verle Howell Sandra Janssen Barbara Jensen Willard Kanning David Larson Donald Larson Myron Lee Frances Marsh Mary Jean Medders Jeanette Mehl Sandra Mortenson Barbara Nelson Ella Otto Lorrita Pistorius Arlene Pohle Judith Ross Linda Slater Marian Sorenson Larry Spencer Grant Sprague Karen Timmerman Conrad Torgrimson Ronald Torno Dona Wagenson Linda Whittaker Jerry Wilson Donna Wolfe Michael Wollan Captain of our ship was Mr. Stanley Audrey Kattanick Those in charge of us, as new recruits, were Miss Agnes Mullen and Mr. Stanley Norcm. Norem. Throughout the first 8 years of our voyage we did little out of the ordinary. As time passed, we lost old members and gained new members to our crew. In the seventh year of our excursion those of us with singing ability took part in the Christmas operetta, Red Candles. In the eighth year we had our first experience in dramatics when we gave a short comedy, The Pest. In September of 1957 with our crew consisting of 66 we left the shallow waters of grade school and entered the treacherous waters of PHS. Here we joined various organizations after having been duly initiated by the crew of 1959. The tenth year of our voyage saw the Plentywood Cats leaving the ship for Billings to participate in the state basketball tournament. During this year our crew consisted of the record number of 70 members. The eleventh year of our voyage was very busy for those of us who remained. However, by this time many of our crew had gone overboard or joined another crew. Shortly before the beginning of the term, a faithful member, Myron Lee, was killed in a tractor mishap. In April, we presented our class play Annie Get Your Gun under the direction of Miss Osta Madsen. In this same month, we entertained the seniors and other guests at the annual Junior-Senior Banquet. A close follow-up of the banquet was the prom. The theme for both occasions was With A Song In My Heart. The twelfth year of our voyage—we finally made it!! !! We feel that we will be glad to graduate, but will we really? Time will tell. In this most memorable year our dramatic presentation was You Can't Take It With You again under the direction of Miss Madsen. On the seventeenth day of December, the members of PHS once again donned their party clothes, the occasion being the Christmas Ball. The theme was White Christmas. Our Wildcats, this year, played in the state basketball tournament in Cut Bank. Another sports honor this year was our football team winning first place in the district. The end of our voyage is fast drawing nigh. Baccalaureate is slated for May 22 and graduation is scheduled for May 25. Those who have remained with our crew for the entire twelve years of the voyage are: Fay Chandler Robert Harrington Frances Marsh Dona Wagenson Larry Ericksen Verle Howell Mary Jean Medders Jerry Wilson Geraldine Evenson Sandra Janssen Jeanette Mehl Michael Wollan Ivor Fowler Barbara Jensen Sandra Mortenson Barbara Nelson Vernita Furst David Larson Arlene Pohle Delores Gabrielson Donald Larson Judith Ross The 50 graduating seniors are: Carol Brenteson Donna Garrick Donald Larson Donald Reed Duane Brenteson Anita Goetzinger Phyllis McCall Dale Ross Fay Chandler Carol Hall Sheldon Madsen Judith Ross Carol Christensen Robert Harrington Frances Marsh Karen Schwarzrock Gary Christensen Verle Howell Mary Jean Medders Ronald Severson William Christensen Sandra Janssen Jeanette Mehl Marian Sorenson Larry Erickscn Barbara Jensen Sandra Mortenson Leroy Torgerson Warner Evenson Karen Johnson Barbara Nelson Dona Wagenson James Feeney Judy King Gordon Nielson Jerry Wilson Ivor Fowler LeRoy Kohler Sheldon Nielson Donna Wolfe Robert Fry Vyrion Larsen Morris Nielson Michael Wollan Vernita Furst Geraldine Evenson Jerry Phelps Delores Gabrielson Domier David Larson Arlene Pohle Last Will and Testament of the Class of I960 We the members of the Senior Class of 1960, being of sound mental capacity, do hereby make known our last will and testa- ment. To the Juniors we will all our abilities, paraphernalia, and talents knowing that they are valuable assets useful to any and all who tread the path laid down for Seniors. To you, our torn and battered textbooks, hoping that you can read through the scotch tape; the seats in our respective homerooms, with the recommendation that those in Mr. Sudcr's room supply themselves with a can of oil; and knowing that you need it, our ability to maintain order in class meetings. We will individual abilities as follows: DUANE B. to ROBERT E. to get book reports in with little or no effort, and CAROL H. to BONNIE L. to finish reading a book befoi 20 writing a report on it. FAY C. to TOM F. to get sick on test days and not be called to account. CAROL C. and MORRIS N. to LARRY T. and MELVIN H. respectively, their abilities to stay relatively clear of the opposite sex, along with Carol's book of know how. GARY C. and LcROY KOHLER to ROGER T. and GARY H. to sleep in Study Hall and English class and get away with it(?). GERALDINE E. to CAREEN L. to skip school the first Friday of senior year. VERNITA F. to FRANCIS C. to charm and convince the traffic officer that tickets arc unnecessary, and DAVE L. to MILT H. his skill in dodging the cop thereby retaining his driver's license throughout senior year. DONNA G. to SUSAN J. the foresight to buy slacks big enough to keep from ripping out in PEP ASSEMBLY. VERLE H. to GARY R. his proclivity to study, hoping G. will make better use of it than he did. SANDY J. to SUSAN J. to get in late from a date and not be scolded by parents. BARBARA J. to FRANCIS C. to get chemistry assignments by fair means or foul. JUDY K. to BOB F. to keep comprehensibly silent at certain times. DON L. to LAWRENCE J. to arrive at quartet practice promptly. SHELDON M. to TOM F. his agility. VYRION Horse L. to WAYNE Hound Dog H. to stay out after hours during training and not be apprehended. SANDRA M. to JUDY J. to take two half-holidays during the same six-week period. JERRY P. to ROGER L. his ability to stay out of trouble during senior year. GORDON N. to DICKIE L. his ability to grow upward instead of around the middle, and DON R. to GARY C. the same. MARLAN S. to MELVIN H. to get home early on Saturday nights AND his good behavior. JERRY W. to the PRESIDENT OF THE CLASS OF '61 to keep order in class meetings without the assistance of a sergeant at arms. DONNA W. to MITZI W. to get A's in English without barking like a dog. (In case you can't, I hereby bequeath you this dog ). To various Juniors and underclassmen bequests personally made as follows: PHYLLIS Me. to CHERYL C. my trusty alarm clock so that you might make it to Triple Trio on time as I always have. FRANCES M. to BEVERLY E. my Plentywood Wildcat sweatshirt, hoping that you will get more use out of it than I did. MARY JEAN M. to ROGER L. my Outlook hat, knowing that you will put it to good use. BARBARA N. to the underclassmen all the kleenex I left strewn about the school. May you with runny noses make good use of them. SHELDON N. to DICKIE L. my unread literature book. ARLENE P. to SHEILA J. the remaining dregs of my white shoe polish which you found convenient to use at the Wolf Point Tournament. WILLIAM C. to EDDIE F. one amusing, colored picture. LARRY E. to EDDY J. my band pants, hoping they will fit you next year. ANITA G. to DOROTHY H. the use of the electric typewriter which I used in secretarial training hoping you won't make as many errors as I did. In the same department, RONNIE S. wills to Mr. Goetz a pair of hand pads so that he will not hurt his hands turning cartwheels and handsprings when he is explaining something in typing class, and JEANETTE M. wills to JOAN F. her pen, hoping it will help in keeping up to Mr. Goetz's dictation. JUDY R. to MILT H. a rearview mirror to use when you back from the curb. LEROY T. to ANETA J. locker 1 N. KAREN S., DONNA W., MIKE W., DELORES D., JIM F., WARNER E., CAROL B., IVOR F., ROBERT F., and BOB H. leave to any who will find need of them their vocal, dancing, and dramatic talents to be used in future major productions at P.H.S. Last, but not least, the Seniors wjll to those who follow in their footsteps all the kleenex remaining from the snow bank at the Christmas Ball, to be used in the helpful and sometimes necessary art of polishing the apple. Signed X Class Prophecy As my plane, one of the many in the Phelp's Airlines system, comes to a stop, I hear the sound of a parade. Now, why can that be? Oh, I almost forgot. It's the reunion of the Class of '60; my class. I am met at the terminal by Carol Brenteson and Judy King, who are catering the event. As we race along the highway in a Nielsen Cab, owned by Red Nielsen, I am told that Ronnie Severson has just retired and is living in Florida. Upon arriving at the luxurious Rainbow Hotel, owned by Bob Harrington, our cab door is opened by the doorman, Jim Feeney. Hurrying out to welcome us is that trio of accountants who have made such names for themselves. They are Verle Howell, Dave Larson, and Morris Nielsen. Hustling after them, picking up the money they keep dropping arc their personal secretaries, Anita Goetzinger, Phyllis McCall and Jeanette Mehl. Jeanette invests'part of these bills and is maiding a kill on Wall Street. Inside the hotel, enchanting music floats down from the private dining room. Carol tells me that they were fortunate to get the Gaynotes whose featured vocalist is Arlene Pohle. The Gaynotes are directed by Don Larson. Duane Brenteson is up on the stage trying to get Don to allow him to sing. That Duane, always clowning! He is engaged in farming near Westby. Jerry Wilson saunters up to the mike and starts telling us of his successful season as coach of the Huskies, a star track team in Siberia. In the comer, I see Geraldine Evenson and Donna Garrick in earnest conversation. They are dress designers for competitive companies. Look who just came in! Dona Wagenson- wearing the most fabulous mink coat! She is an important medical technologist in Boston. With her is Barbara Nelson, the U. S. Foreign Ambassador to France. Behind them are Gary Christensen and Vyrion Larson, partners in the Garion Wheat Farms. Carol Christensen, owner of Revolving Record Company, has just returned from touring the world with her new singing rage, Miss Patti Page; in other words, Vernita die Voice, Furst. They were personally escorted through Europe by Ivor Fowler, leading contender for the Democratic nomination for President. His tough-looking bodyguard is Mike Wollan and his campaign manager is Don Reed. Sitting at a long table arc Dr. Bob Fry and his medical secretary, Karen Johnson, Barbara Jensen, now a research mathematician, and Bill Christensen, a chemical engineer. I'll bet they're talking science. Word arrives that Larry Erichsen won't be able to make it to the reunion. It seems he ran out of liquid air for his rocket, on Mars. Larry has observation stations on that planet and employs Leroy Torgerson as chief carpenter. I see Carol Hall advancing to greet me. She is head librarian at Montana State College. Delores Domier and Frances Marsh just walked in. Hubbies must be home with the kids-- Why there's Fay Chandler! He is the most popular lawyer in town. They say he has so many clients that lie can't possibly see them all. Back of him is Warner Evenson who now owns a chain of butcher shops in the United States and Canada. To my left, I see the black, curly head of Leroy Kohler, the Elvis Presley of 1970. His vocal tutor is the one and only Sheldon Madsen. Far to the right is Sheldon Nielsen. He is the proud owner of a new and exclusive supper club. He has invited all of us to dine at his establishment tonight (FREE!). Coming in the door now are Judy Ross, Karen Schwarzrock, and Donna Wolfe. Judy owns her own bank, Karen is happily married and is a neighbor of mine. Donna is doing a brilliant job of running a home for delinquent boys. Sauntering behind them I sec Sandra Janssen, a home-ec teacher at P.H.S. who is talking to Sandra Mortenson, now personal secretary to Nelson Rockerfeller, Jr. To complete the roll of the Class of '60, at this reunion, we see two individuals rushing in just before the official program is to begin. Yes, you've guessed it! They arc Dale Ross, a successful farmer of this area, and Marian Sorenson, who has risen to the rank of General in Uncle Sam's Army. 21 Geraldine E. Vernita Furst Leroy T. Jerry Wilson 22 Fourth Grade Carol B. President Tom Feeney Vice Pres. Donna Christensen Sec. -Treas. Gary Ross ROW 1; Dale Adams, Ken Anderson, Paulette Anderson. ROW 2; Eva Anno, Jeanette Becker, Patricia Brynjulson, ROW 3; Ruth Ceartin. Gary Clawson, Cheryl Clemens, Francis Corner, Craig Damstrom, Arvid Eggen, ROW 4; Robert Engstrom, Robert Feeney, Joan Flakne, Sharon Goltz, Henry Graham. Sharon Gustafson, ROW 5; Melvin Hall, Larry Ham, Donald Heppner, Dorothy Heppner. 24 ROW 1; May Hilyard, Garry Hoffarth, Duane Holtan, Milton Hovland, Wayne Hurst, Aneta Johnson, ROW 2; Eddie Johnson, Judith John- son, Lawrence Johnson, Wayne Klofstad, Richard Larsen, Bonita Lee, ROW 3; Roger Loucks, Barbara Loupe, James Ness, Richard Overby, Nancy Schott, Lynn Severson, ROW 4; Gary Smith, Roger Thompson, Larry Timmerman. Ronald Torno, Cheryl Wankel, Beverly Westrup. Class of 25 ’61 ROW 1: Lennon Adams, Keith Anderson, Curtis Antonson. ROW 2: Judy Bergh, Gerry Bergrude, Ranae Blair. ROW 3: Curt Christensen, Donald Cavenport, Don Eggen, Joanne Eggen, Leslie Enghusen, Beverly Ereth. ROW 4: Dwanye Evenson, Edward Flacker, Karen Flacker, Barbara Fleming, Betty Lou Goetzinger, Gene Haga. ROW 5: James Harrington, Linda Hass, James Herman. Bertha Hewitt, Doris Hilyard, Jim Holyk. ROW 6: Susan Jensen, Janet Johnson, Darlene Joyes, Elaine Juve, Jim Kaip, Dennis Ketterman. 26 ROW 1: Kari Linn Kienitz, Glenn Klofstad. Paul Kollman, Allan Lagarquist, Karen Lee, Careen Looman. ROW 2: Donna Loupe, Clayton McCall. Doralie Mehl, Fern Mehl, Willard Michels, Marjory Mortenson. ROW 3: Loren Nielsen, Gordon Olson, Jerry Olson, Bradley Peterson. Linda Peterson, Jackie Pfeiffer. ROW 4: Eileen Rasmussen, Donald Rierson, Willard Rorvig, Marvin Severson, Mary Lou Simonis, Harlan Skilling- berg. ROW 5: Karen Sprague, Larry Thompson, Melvin Thompson, Mary Ann Timmerman, Ralph Turner, Ruby Wang. ROW 6: Roy Welter. Robert Willard. Bernard Wold, Randy Worthington. President Gene Evenskaas Vice-Pres. Marcia Hass Sec. Treas. Bonnie Christensen ROW 1: Richard Anderson, William Anderson, Ramon Bergh, Celeste Brynjulson. ROW 2: Thelma Ceartin, Renee Christensen, Velma Christensen, Roger Clemens, Nadene Cybulski. ROW 3: Kay Deem, Leroy Erichsen, Wayne Erichsen, James Frederick, Darrel Garneau, Sharon Garneau, Leslie Graham, Morris Hark. ROW 4: Sandra Haroldson. Sheila Jensen, Arno Johnson, Cheryl Johnson, Vivian Juve, Sheila Kisler, Lucille Klofstad, William Knick. ROW 5: David Melton, Barbara Messinger, Harry Miller, Virginia Miller, Donna Morstad, Karen Nash. Dennis Nielsen, Robert Nikolaisen. ROW 6: Carol Paulson, LeRoy Rost, Barbara Smith, Ruth Smith, Shirley Smith. Linda Stageberg, Barbara Thompson, Terry Willard. 28 ROW 1: Adele Anderson, Diana Anderson, William Bergen. Britt Chandler, Michael Chandler, Dee- Ann Erichsen. ROW 2: Eleanor Flakne, Janet Frasier, Janice Glover, Ellen Goetzinger, Donald Gray, Daphne Hanson, Cheryl Hass, Kenny Hewitt. ROW 3: Ronald Hoffarth, Loreena Howell, Jule Jacob- son, Virginia Johnson, Janice Kaip, Bonnie Kanning, James Kisler, Carolyn Knick. ROW 4: Jeanne Lagerquist, Roger Lee, Warren Lee, Tommy Lidahl, Mary Jane Lord, Lana McCall, James McNulty, Janice Morstad. ROW 5: Floyd Nagel, Gary Nelson, Dean Nielsen, JoAnn Rost. Dennis Schwarzrock, Arnold Smith, Joan Smolak, Ludvig Tande. ROW 6: Barbara Torgerson, JoAnn Torgerson, William Torgerson, Ramona Williams, Ronald Zeidler. 29 ROW 1: Glen Adams, Shirley Adams, Dale Anderson, Dorothy Anno, Carolyn Bergrude, ROW 2: Vicki Bussinger, Alan Chandler, Marilynn Cybulski, Fred Darland, Carmen DeSilva, Terrance Eggen, ROW 3: Audrey Evenson, David Fulkerson, Donovan Goff, Louella Graham, James Grayson, Sherry Grove, ROW 4: Rochelle Gysler, Judy Haga, Richard Hass, Kea Holte, Dianne Holyk, Susan Janssen, ROW 5: Sandra Jensen, Douglas Johnston, Billy Juve, Patricia Kaip, Terry Kanning, Janis Lee, ROW 6: Leo Paulbeck. 30 ROW 1: Larry Kelm, Marcia Kisler, Leslie Kitzenberg, Keith Knudsvig, Linda Lagerquist, Dennis Lee, ROW 2: Linda Lee, Norman Lee, Sherrie Lindhe, Marsha McLean, Patrick McLinden, Donna Melton, ROW 3: Janet Midby, Gail Miller, Jeffrey Morrison, Mary Ann Nelson. Jean Ness, Dennis Niehuus, ROW 4: Lynn O'Toole, Constance Pedersen, Randy Popescu, Linda Rasmussen, Dorothy Roesch, Steven Sem, ROW 5: Marilyn Smith. Julie Stageberg. Lydia Tande, Richard Thompson, Gary Timmerman. Clarice Waller, ROW 6: Virginia Willard, Norman Wold. 31 32 Football BACK ROW: Ass't coach Ralph Stensland, Coach Ralph Johnson, Tom Fee- ney, Willard Michaels, Craig Damstrom, Gary Christensen, Vyrion Larson, Keith Anderson, Larry Timmerman, Bob Nicholiason, David Melton, Ass't. Coaches C. C. McLean, Dale Johnson; SECOND ROW: Ralph Turner, Har- lan Skillingberg, Roger Clemens, Don Reed, Lawrence Johnson, Rick Overby, Bill Christensen, Gary Smith. Allen Lagerquist. Dennis Ketterman; BOTTOM ROW: Manager Gary Meissner, Gene Evenskaas, Karl Kanning, Jim Kiap, Wayne Klofstad, Jerry Wilson, Ken Anderson, Mike Wollan, Gerry Bergrude, Glen Klofstad, Jim Fredricks, Manager Leroy Ericksen. Conference Record Plentywood 7 Plentywood 41 Plentywood 26 Plentywood 12 Plentywood 24 Plentywood 27 Plentywood 68 Fairview 6 Circle 7 Wolf Point 6 Fairview 15 Scobey 6 Baker 8 Poplar 7 34 Football Football Coach of the Year Ralph Johnson All-Conference Football Rick Overby, Jerry Wilson, Vyrion Larsen, Lawrence Johnson, and Tom Feeney (not pictured). 35 Homecoming Queen Sandra Janssen and her attendents Jeanette Becker, Arlene Pohle, Barbara Smith, and Careen Looman. Students with the high hopes of dumping the Wolves--the following night celebrated Homecoming. 36 Varsity Jerry Wilson, Richard Overby, Larry Timmerman, Vyrion Larsen, Wayne Hurst, Verle Howell, Don Heppner, Don Reed, Jim Kaip, Manager: Gordon Neilson with Class B Eastern Division 1st place trophy. (Tom Feeney, absent) WILDCAT RECORD Plentywood 59 . Plentywood 61 . Plentywood 47 . Plentywood 53 . Plentywood 55 . Plentywood 55 . Plentywood 54 . Plentywood 59 . Plentywood 82 . WOLF POINT TOURNAMENT Plentywood 48 . Plentywood 41 . Plentywood 54 . Plentywood 66...........Medicine Lake 50 Plentywood 35...........Poplar 49 Plentywood 62...........Scobey 40 Plentywood 58...........Wolf Point 55 Plentywood 47...........Baker 53 Plentywood 54...........Fairview 45 Plentywood 74...........Scobey 41 Plentywood 47...........Wolf Point 56 Plentywood 50...........Lansford 42 STATE TOURNAMENT Plentywood 38...........Fort Benton 39 Plentywood 28...........Anaconda Central 36 PLENTYWOOD INVITATIONAL TOURNEY Plentywood 50 . . . Outlook 39 Plentywood 59 . . . Medicine Lake 44 37 Joyous, mud-slinging Wildcats after defeating Co-champions the Wolf Point Wolves. 38 ROW 1: Sandra Janssen, Sharon Gustafson; ROW 2: Sue Jensen, Cindy Evanskaas. Careen Looman. Plentywood Wildcat Cheerleaders attended the District Basketball Tournament at Wolf Point. They also accompanied the Wildcats to the State Basketball Tournament at Cut Bank. 39 Kittens and Cheerleaders BACK ROW: Dennis Ketterman, Jerry Olson, Roger Clemens, Bob Nickolia- son, Harlan Skillingberg, David Melton, Arno Johnson; SECOND ROW: Gene Evenskaas, Gary Bergrude, Glenn Klofstad, Curtis Antonson, Ronald Rierson; Cheerleaders: Thelma Ceartin, Barbara Smith, Nadene Cybulski. KITTENS RECORD Kittens 62....................Circle 37 Kittens 47....................Alkabo 35 Kittens 21....................Nashua 9 Kittens 56....................Fairview 49 Kittens 32....................Medicine Lake 23 Kittens 44....................Circle 34 Kittens 50....................Nashua 27 Kittens 58....................Poplar 44 Kittens 43....................Medicine Lake 17 Kittens 49 Kittens 49 Kittens 44 Kittens 26 Kittens 36 Kittens 29 Kittens 26 Kittens 60 The conference record for the Kittens for the 59 -60 season was 12 win. 5 losses. 40 Track BACK ROW: Don Reed, Francis Corner, Harlan Skillingberg, Roger Cle- mens, Jim Harrington, David Larson, Rick Overby; FRONT ROW: Jerry Wilson, Dennis Ketterman, Jim Kaip, Ronald Rierson, Don Eggen, Karl Kan- ning, Jerry Olson. David Larson Broad-Jumping Jerry Wilson Throwing Discus 41 Donald Reed High-Jumping Basketball Basketball Coach of the year Zoonie McLean Eastern Division All Tournament Players Jerry Wilson, Vyrion Larson, Wayne Hurst, Don Reed, and Tom Feeney (not pictured). 42 ORGANIZATIONS 1st ROW: Sandra Mortenson, Mary Jean Medders, Bus. Mgr., Karen Johnson, Ed., Mrs. Constance Flacker, Advisor; Bill Christensen, Co-Ed., Donna Wolfe. 2nd ROW: Ivor Fowler, Larry Erichsen. Sheldon Nielsen, Geraldine Evenson, Mike Wollan, Gordon Nielsen, Bob Fry. Yearbook Staff 1st ROW: Jeanette Mehl, Barbara Nelson, Judy Ross, Judy King, Phyllis McCall. 2nd ROW: Karen Schwarzrock, Carol Christensen, Frances Marsh, Duane Brenteson, Art Editor; Leroy Torgeson, LeRoy Kohler, Sheldon Madsen. 44 Wildcat Staff Editor-in-chief............................Mary Jean Medders Assistant Editor...........................Barbara Nelson Business Manager...........................Geraldine Evenson Advertising................................Mike Wollan Gordon Nielson Sports Editor..............................David Larson Reporters..................................Carol Brenteson, Ivor Fowler, Carol Hall, Frances Marsh, and Sheldon Nielson. Typists.................................Geraldine Evenson, Barbara Nelson and Mary Jean Medders Class Advisor...........................Miss Osta Madsen tomulunul tawnrp xmra fctogli Sfiual .WiuHsts 45 Student Council ROW 3: Karl Kanning, Roger Thompson, Wayne Klofstad, Rick Overby, Larry Timmerman, Tom Feeney, Mr. Walter Goetz--Advisor. ROW 2: Gene Evanskaas, Jeanette Becker, Sharon Johnson, Betty Lou Goetzinger, Nadene Cybulski, Cheryl Johnson, and Glenn Klofstad. ROW 1: Karen Johnson, Jerry Wilson, Phyllis McCall, Gary Christensen--President, Arlene Pohle, and Sandra Mortenson. Librarians ROW 1: Donna Wolfe, Eva Anno, Karen Flacker, Darlene Joyce, Jeanette Mehl. ROW 2: Joanne Eggen, Linda Hass, Janet Johnson, Sharon Goltz, Joanne Flakne, Mrs. Bernadine Logan--Advisor, Eileen Rasmussen, Carol Christensen, and Jeanette Becker. 46 BRASS SEXTET DANCE BAND MAJORETTES Nadene Cybulski Janet Johnson Arlene Pohle Sharon Gustafson ROW 1: Sandra Janssen, Arlene Pohle. ROW 2: Sharon Gustafson, David Larson, Marcia Hass, Jeanette Mehl, Barbara Fleming. ROW 3: Ginger Wirtzberger, Donna Wolfe. Nadine Cybulski, Terry Willard, Gene Evanskas, Ruth Smith. Nancy Schott, Judy Bergh. ROW 4: James Ness. Harlan Skillingberg, Sheila Jensen, Amo Johnson, Barbara Smith, Richard Overby, Lucille Klofstad, Milton Hovland, Shel- don Madsen, Eddy Johnson. BAND OFFICERS Sandra Janssen . . Donald Larson . . Jeanette Mehl . . Wayne Klofstad . 48 ROW 1: Janet Johnson, Karen Flacker, Barbara Messinger. ROW 2: Sharon Johnson, Shirley Smith, Linda Peterson, May Hilyard, Celeste Brynjulson, Sandra Haroldson. ROW 3: Judy Johnson, Sandra Mortenson, Gene Haga, Carol Paulson, Eddie Flacker, Renee Christensen, Ronnie Torno, Donald Larson, Wayne Klofstad. ROW 4: Larry Erichsen, Gary Smith, Ralph Turner, Glenn Klofstad, Ruby Wang, Susan Jen- sen, Karen Lee, Mr. Philip J. Berry. The Plenty wood High School Band, under the direction of Mr. Philip J. Berry, made its first ap- pearances of the year at the Harvest Festival and the home football games. The band played for home basketball games and provided the music for our pep assemblies. December 1 was the date of the annual Winter Concert and March 29 marked the date of the Spring Concert. The band performed in formations for the Class C Tournament in Plentywood, the Class B Tournament in wolf Point, and the State Class B” Tournament in Cut Bank. The band received an excellent rating at the District Band Festival held in Culbertson, took part in the annual Band Day in Williston, and the Kinsman International Band Contest in Moose Jaw, Sas- katchewan, and were represented at the State Music Festival in Missoula. 49 Girls’ Chorus ROW 1: Sharon Gustafson, Bonnie Lee, Dorothy Heppner, Donna Morstad, Sheila Kisler, Sheila Jen- sen, Nancy Schott, Janet Johnson, Sharon Johnson. ROW 2: Mr. Philip J. Berry, Karen Flacker, Celeste Brynjulson, Cheryl Clemens, Phyllis McCall, Judy King, Barbara Messinger, Paulette Anderson, Bar- bara Fleming. ROW 3: Darlene Joyes, Aneta Johnson, Barbara Smith, Sandra Haroldson, Carol Paul- son, Marcia Hass, Nadine Cybulski, Barbara Thompson. ROW 4: Linda Peterson, Doris Hilyard, Sandra Janssen, Eileen Rasmussen, Judy Bergh. Susan Jensen, May Hilyard, Karen Lee, Kari Lynn Kienitz. Boys’ Chorus ROW 1: Mr. Philip J. Berry, Barbara Jensen, Sandra Mortenson, Judy Ross, Barbara Messinger, Ac- companist, Terry Willard, William Anderson. ROW 2: Jackie Pfeiffer, Eddie Flacker, Gene Evan- skaas, Arno Johnson, David Larson, Randall Worthington. ROW 3: Craig Damstrom, Roger Thompson, Verle Howell, Dale Adams, Lawrence Johnson. ROW 4: James Herman, Jerry Olson, Gary Smith, Donald Larson, Wayne Klofstad. 50 Boys’ Quartet Sweet Sixteen Triple Trio 51 ROW 1: Judy Ross, Phyllis McCall, Arlene Pohle, Linda Peterson, Janet Johnson, Sheila Jensen, Paulette Anderson. ROW 2: Judy Bergh, Sandra Mortenson, Marcia Hass, Carol Paulson, Nadine Cybulski, Bar- bara Fleming, Barbara Messinger, May Hilyard. ROW 3: Wayne Klofstad, Donald Larson, Verle Howell, Gary Smith, Roger Thompson, Arno Johnson, David Larson, Jackie Pfeiffer, Terry Willard. CHOIR OFFICERS Donald Larson President Sandra Janssen Vice-President Phyllis McCall Secretary-Treasurer Arlene Pohle , Student Council 52 ROW 1: Sandra Janssen, Sharon Gustafson, Karrol Peterson, Sharon Johnson, Karen Flacker, Dorothy Heppner, Bonnie Lee, Mr. Philip J. Berry. ROW 2: Eddie Flacker, Barbara Jensen, Cheryl Clemens, Sandra Haroldson, Barbara Smith, Donna Morstad, Sheila Kisler. ROW 3: Lawrence Johnson, Craig Dimstrom, Dale Adams, Jerry Olson, James Herman, Randall Worthington, Gene Evanskaas. The Plenty wood High School Concert Choir, directed by Mr. Philip J. Berry, is composed of forty- eight high school vocalists. During the year the choir presented a concert for the student body at Williston High School and also at Culbertson High School. They presented a winter concert in December. They sang Christmas carols at the Community Christmas Tree on two occasions and also sang for the Christmas Assembly Program. The choir received a superior rating at the District Choral Festival held at Plentywood. In April they presented a Spring Concert. The chorus was represented at the State Music Festival in Missoula in May. For their final appearance of the year they sang at the Graduation Exercises. 53 Better watch out Gramps, it’s a tax collector. Problems? Senior Play The cast in its entirity. You Can’t Take It with You Junior Play 'The Remarkable Incident at Carson Corners” Witness Eva Anno tells her tale. You rotten miserable, says Francis, accusing Bob of trying to kill him by negligence. 55 Senior Christmas Ball Their Majesties Queen Jeanette and King James Ball's Bevy of Beauties Junior Prom THE CROWNING Bob Fry and Arlene Pohle by Tom Feeney Junior-Senior Banquet 57 WELCOME Tom Feeney RESPONSE Jerry Wilson F. F. A ROW 1: Ramon Bergh, Darrel Garneau, LeRoy Rost, Morris Hark, Leslie Enghusen, Jack Pfeiffer; ROW 2: Paul Kollmann, Roger Thompson, Lawrence Johnson, Bernard Wold, Willard Michels, Don Eggen, Larry Thompson, Leslie Graham; ROW 3: Arvid Eggen. Dale Adams, Marvin Severson, Dennis Nielsen, Gary Christensen, Vyrion Larsen, Wayne Hurst, Jerry Phelps, Craig Damstrom, Gary Clawson, Donald Davenport, Mr. Stensland; ROW 4: Clayton McCall, Loren Nielsen, Donald Reed, Duane Brenteson, Henry Graham, LeRoy Kohler, Roger Loucks, Dwayne Evenson, Melvin Thompson. CHAPTER SWEETHEART Attendant Dorothy Heppner, Chapter Sweetheart Carol Brenteson, Attend- ant Vernita Furst, and F.F.A. President Gary Christensen. 58 F. H. A ROW 1: Ginger Wirtzberger, Nancy Schott, Jeanette Mehl, Judy Johnson, Marjorie Mortenson, Kay Deem, Carol Paulson, Judy Ross, Sandra Mortenson, Linda Stageberg, Donna Morstad, Sheila Kisler, Bonnie Christensen. ROW 2: Mrs. Jane Lord, Advisor, Barbara Nelson, Karen Schwarzrock, Dona Wagenson, Mary Jean Medders, Betty Goetzinger, Joanne Eggen, Elaine Juve, Joan Flakne, Barbara Messinger, Barbara Thompson, Carol Christensen, Sharon Johnson, Darlene Joyes, Doris Hilyard, Dorothy Heppner, Virginia Miller. T. N. T. ROW 1: C. Looman, S. Gustafson, S. Jensen, S. Janssen. S. Jensen, B. Smith, R. Wang, L. Klofstad. ROW 2: P. Brynjulson, V. Juve, M. Hilyard, T. Ceartin. C. Brynjulson, B. Nelson, F. Marsh. D. Hil- yard, S. Kisler, D. Morstad. ROW 3: S. Mortenson, K. Schwarzrock. P. McCall, J. King, J. Mehl, J. Ross, M. J. Medders, D. Wagenson, K. Johnson, C. Christensen, C. Paulson. ROW 4: J. Johnson, J. Eggen, K. Lee, M. Hass. K. L. Kienitz, J. Johnson, B. Fleming, C. Wankel, E. Rasmussen, K. Flac- ker, N. Cybulski, L. Stageberg. ROW 5: S. Haroldson, R. Christensen, G. Wirtzberger, A. Johnson, S. Goltz, M. Mortenson, E. Juve, D. Loupe, B. Goetzinger. B. Thompson. ROW 6: D. Heppner, B. Christensen, V. Miller, B. Messinger, N. Schott, C. Clemens. ROW 7: R. Ceartin, M. Hass, S. John- son, D. Joyes, K. Sprague. ROW 8; E. Anno, D. Christensen, J. Becker, B. Lee, Mrs. Jane Lord, Ad- visor, J. Flakne, B. Ereth, B. Loupe, P. Anderson, B. Guerin, J. Bergh, M. Timmerman. 59 y� Pioneer Day Baby Its Cold Outside! Singing Seniors 61 fl_ ujc nr c( turn on cj Western y '� ■ '+ tV. nd ? G-ood Nei h bor CWris More FUN I 62 Future Teachers of America ROW 1: Larry Timmerman, Donna Christensen, Eva Anno, Joan Flakne, Jean nette Mehl, Anita Goetzinger, Miss Madsen. ROW 2: Tom Feeney, Sandra Janssen, Nancy Schott, Cheryl Clemens, Barbara Jensen, Carol Christensen, Sheldon Madsen, Bob Feeney. Missing: Sandra Mortenson, Donna Wolfe. Ar lene Pohle. F.T.A. was organized this year by Miss Osta Madsen. The seven- teen members enrolled are well represented by the following officers: President........................................Donna Christensen Vice President...................................Anita Goetzinger Secretary-treasurer..............................Jeannette Mehl Student Council Representative...................Eva Anno 63 Leroy K. Bob F. Arlene P. Carol H. Sandy J. 64 Guess Who? Don R. D. B. F. C.