Poynette High School - Pauquette Yearbook (Poynette, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1979 volume:

WE DEDICATE OUR ANNUAL TO We, the members of the Senior Class, are proud to dedicate this annual to you, Mr. Megow. Your distinct, cunning humor and unique easy-going style have been ad- mired by Poynette students for many years. Less obvious, but no less important, are the many responsibilities you fill as Athletic Director. We hope this dedication may serve to convey our deep appreciation of you, as a teacher, a friend, and a person. . • -• 3 CONTENTS Administration.............7 Seniors...................17 Underclassmen.............33 Activities................43 Sports....................81 Farewell.................116 He’s got a rip in his pants THIS big. Join the Prescotteers! “Rubber ducky you’re so nice j i My teeth need to be their whitest Isn’t this the pits? I’m radio active! Don’t play with me! Kbony eyes 6 ADMINISTRA TION Policy-Makers TO THE CLASS OF '19 This annual represents a review of the present school year. Pictures and words describe the achievement and participation by you and your classmates. They will become very valuable mem- ories for you personally in the years to come. It has been a privilege working with you. 1 hope that this school year has been a beneficial one for you as you prepare for life’s responsibility and opportunity. Richard Hanick, Principal TO THE CLASS OF ’79 Your class has contributed greatly to making Poynette High School a fine school and you have profited from it individually according to your efforts. The academic achievements of Poynette High School students continue to grow. As you join the Poynette High School alumni ranks 1 hope that you continue to grow and de- velop intellectually — make it a life long process! Your generation has tremendous opportunities ahead — but only YOU can choose how to re- spond to them. Best wishes to all of you! ! ! Klgie Noble, Administrator BACK ROW: Mary Caldwell. Rosanne Woodward, Roper Sopha, Mr. ROW: Bernard Dushek. Treasurer; Sue James, President; Alice Hanson, Noble. Administrator; Jay Johnson, Student Representative; I RONT Secretary; Victor Cuff, Vice President. Show Me the Way The Board of Education was extremely active this year, dealing with the ever-changing needs of the school district. Among the issues dealt with this year was facility expansion and the many possibilities thereof. Striving to maintain the highest quality of education possible, the board did a fine job with the matters they dealt with. 9 Our Fearless Faculty Page 10 No. 1 -Michalene Groshek: Art, Girls’ Soft- ball, Volleyball. No. 2-Willis Dann: Drivers Ed., Photo Club, Boys’ and Girls’ Golf. No. 3-Daniel Harms: English, Forensics, Plays. No. 4-Joan Von Haden: English, Foren- sics. These are the dedicated and hard- working people who help to make our school year rewarding and fulfilling. Thank you for all the long hours of work and assistance and guidance throughout the year. No. 5-Susan Brereton: English, Freshmen Adviser. Girls’ Basketball. Page 11 No. 1-Pamela Tobey: English, Forensics. No. 2-Thomas Nicholson: Science, Junior Adviser. No. 3-Robert Garske: Industrial Arts, Boys' and Girls’ Cross Country, Girls’ Track. No. 4- Barry Ewald: Math, Boys’ Basket- ball, Boys’ Track. No. 5-Candid No. 6-Jerry LaValle: Instrumental Music, Marching Band, Concert Band. No. 7-David Hamshire: Math. Football, Girls’ Basketball, Intramural Bowling. No. 8-Gary Laib: Science, Co-Adviser Senior Class, D.O.E. Club. No. 9-Virginia LaFave: Vocal Music, Chorus Performances, National Honor Soci- ety. 10 4 5 11 , 1 2 9 No. 7-Vanecse Prescott: Business Ed. A.F.S. No. 8-Bonnie Klamik: Spanish, Spanish Club. Cheerleading, Plays. No. 9-Myrtle Peterson: Business Ed., An- nual Adviser. 8 No. 4 Lois Webster: Home Economics, FHA. No. 5 Sandra Rowe: Reading Specialist. No. 6-Paul Proctor: Agriculture, FFA. fty. A 7 No. 1 - Laurance Thurston: Social Studies, Assistant Principal, Football, Wres- tling. No. 2-Gene Mason: Social Studies. Student Council, Basketball, Baseball. No. 3-Tom Tenpas: Social Studies, Sopho- more Adviser, Football, Boys’ Track. 12 7 No. 1-Robert Tomlinson: Phy. Ed., Health, Football, Varsity Club, Basketball. No. 4_ Woodrow Aunan, Alternative Pro- gram, Co-Adviser Senior Class. No. 2-Joanne Woellner: Learning Disabili- ties. No. 3-Barbara Flickner: Special Education. No. 5-Candid No. 6 Mary Richter: Phy. Ed., Pep Club, Syn. Swimming, Volleyball. S No. 7-Jessie Hilgendorf: Librarian, S.A.E., Forensics, A. V. Adviser. No. 8-Orrie Ritter: Guidance. Baseball, Football, Intramural Bowling. No. 9-Lee Megow: Phy. Ed., Athletic Di- rector, Boys’ Curling, Intramural Curling. 13 R. Allen, P. Higley. P. Waugh, J. Arps, S. Pauli, M. Dobratz, J. Squires, J. Woodward, N. Robson. Absent: M. Larson, J. Garske. M B. Thayer, F. Schliesman, E. Brandt, N. Roeglin, B. Birnbaum. . B. Mac Farland. to Please We would like to say a very special “thank you to the service people of our school. Although their work often goes by unnoticed, they do an extra special job in helping to make our school as good as it is. G. McMillan, D. Haupt, D. Hebei, F. DeMars, R. Gunderson. 15 Bottoms up! Get it on ! ! ! You? Give US a detention? ! ! The 50 s relived 16 Seniors 17 Connie Anderson Donna Ashmore Brenda Bakken Ronald Bcltz June Brasda Susan Brendel Vicki Breunig Martin Brockel Richard Curtis Michael Curtis Anthony Delfosse John Dushek Laurie Dykstra Maureen Falk Jeffrey Funk Brian Hahn Martin Haney Jami Hanick Wendy Hebei Laura Gates Bruce Gorman Vicki Gray Ranae Haas Darcey Hendrickson Barbara Hill Kathy Hillestad Pamela Hoyheim Lowell Johnson Victor Kasprzak Tammy Knoke Ellen Knuteson Kerry Koepp Diana Krudop Barbara Krusel Dawn Lake SENIORS Janice Elphick Jay Jay Johnson Sandra Larson Harold Ledin Gordon Linderwell, Jr. Kathleen MacDonald Julie Mason Reed McMillan Randall Megow John Midthun Jeffrey Moll Nancy Mountford Patricia Mountford Carl Neess Renee Ohnesorge Jeanette Pietrzak Susan Priske Joette Richter Ellen Roth Ricky Roth Faye Schmidt Richard Waugh Linda Wiese Sina Martin Wirts Rhonda Woodward Mary Schmidt Maureen Schoeneberg Daniel Seaman Patti Shaw Douglas Stahl David Steinhauer Christine Teeter Daniel Trotter Per la Vinasco Mark Walters Paul Smith Rhonda Squires CLASS COLORS: MAROON WHITE CONN I! ANDERSON Class Secretary 3, Mexico Trip 3. Annual Staff 3,4, Band 2, Mag Corp 3. A.F.S. Club 4, Cliorus 1,2,3,4, Triple Trio 1,2,3,4. Girls Double Quartet 4, Madrigal 2,3, Swing Choir 3,4, Barber Shop 2.3, Accompaniest 4. Solo and Ensemble Contest 1,2,3.4. 1st at State 3.4. All Conference Choir 4. Varsity Club 4, Girls Volleyball 2,3,4, All School Bonspicl 3, Pep Club 1,2,3,4. Annual Typist 3.4, DONNA ASHMORE Pep Club 1,2,3,4. S.A.E. 2,3.4. President 4. 5. A.E. V. President 3, Spanish Club 4. Ski Cub 2,3.4. Varsity Club 2,3.4, A.F.S. Club 3.4, Chorus 1,2,3,4, Girls Basketball 1,2, Girls Track 1.2.3.4. BRENDA BARKEN Transfer from Rio. Activities from Rio. F.H.A. 2, Fall Rally 1,2, One Act Play 1,2, Chorus 1,2,3. RONALD BELTZ JUNE BRASDA SUEBRENDEL County Government Day 3, Pep Club 1,2,3, Spanish Club 1,2,3. Mexico Trip 3, Home- coming Court 3, Ski Club 2,3, V. President 3, Varsity Club 4, V. President 4, A.F.S. Club 1.2,3, Student Council 3,4. One Act Play 3. Band 1,2, Pep Band 1, Solo and En- semble Contest 1.2,3,4, Flag Corp 2,3, Cho- rus 1,2,3,4, Triple Trio 1,2,3,4, Girls Dou- ble Quartet 3,4, Madrigal 1,2, Swing Choir 2.3.4, Barber Shop 2,3, 1st at State 2,3,4. Girls Basketball 1,2,3.4. Girls Softball 4. VICKI BREUN1G Class V. President 1, County Government Day 1, Homecoming Court 1, Pep Club 1,2, 3.4, Treasurer 3, Art Club 1,2,3, Ski Club 2, A.F.S. Club 4, Student Council 2, Chorus 1, 2,3,4, Triple Trio 1, Mascot 1. MARTY BROCKEL Conservation Club 2,3,4, V. President 4, Chess Club 4, Football 1, Cross Country 2,3, 4, Most Improved 3, Boys Basketball 1,2,3, 4, Boys Track 1,2,3,4. TANI SCUFF National Honor Society 1,2, Art Club 2,3, Spanish Club 1,2,3, Synchronized Swim- ming 1,2, One Act Play 3, Three Act Play 2, Play Helper 2, Forensics. MICHAEL CURTIS Spanish Club 1,2, One Act Play 2,3, Play Helper 1, Three act play 2,3,4, Boys Double Quartet 1, Madrigal 1,2,3, Chorus 1,2,3,4, Mixed Quartet 2. RICHARD CURTIS Chorus 1,3,4. ANTHONY DELFOSSE Ski Club 3, Student Council 3, Intramural Bowling 3.4. Band 1,2, Boys Curling 1,2,3, Boys Intramural Curling 1,2,3, Golf 1,2. ALLEN DORN JOHN DUSHEK Varsity Club 3, Intramural Bowling 3, Boys Intramural Curling 3,4, Mixed Bonspiel 3,4, Football 1,2,3,4, Wrestling 2, Boys Basket- ball 1, Golf 1,2,3.4, Most Improved 3. LAURIE DYKSTRA 5. A.E. 2,3, Art Club 1,2,3,4. Ski Club 1,2,3, A.F.S. Club 2,3,4, Chorus 1,2,3,4. Madrigal 1. TONY ELSING Homecoming Court 3, Ski Club 2,3, Varsity Club 2,3,4, Intramural Bowling 3,4, Chorus 1.2.3.4, Madrigal 1.2,3, Solo and Ensemble Contest 1.2.3. Football 1,2,3,4. Boys Bas- ketball 1,2, Boys Baseball 1,2,4. MAUREEN FALK National Honor Society 3,4, Pep Club 1,2,3, 4, S.A.E. 2,3,4. Secretary 3,4, Treasurer 3,4, A.F.S. Club 3,4, Secretary 4, Annual Staff 4, Librarian 4, One Act Play 4, Band 1, Pep Band 1, Chorus 1,2,3,4, Triple Trio 1,2,3,4, Madrigal 2,3, Swing Choir 3,4, Barber Shop 3.4, Solo and Ensemble Contest 1,2,3,4, 1st at State 3, All Conference Choir 3,4, Girls Basketball 1, Mascot 4.Three Act Plays 3,4. JEFFREY FUNK Ski Gub 2,3, Varsity Club 3,4, Student Council 1, Boys Curling 1,2.3,4. Boys Intra- mural Curling 1,2,3, Mixed Bonspiel 1,2,3.4. Wausau Bonspiel 4, Golf 1,2,3, Most Im- proved 3. LAURA GATES F.H.A. 1, S.A.E. 1,2,3,4, Spanish Club 2,3, 4, Mexico Trip 3, A.F.S. Club 3,4, Intramu- ral Bowling 4, Synchronized Swimming 1,2, 3.4, Girls Intramural Curling 1,2, Girls Vol- leyball 3, Girls Track 2. Chess Club 4. BRUCE GORMAN VICKI GRAY Pep Club 1,2,3,4. Ski Club 2,3, A.F.S. 1,2,3, 4, Intramural Bowling 3,4, Three Act Play 2, Chorus 1,2,3,4, Football Cheerleader 3, Art Club 1,2,3,4, Transfer from Deerfield High School. RANAE HAAS F.F.A. 3, Ski Club 1,2,3, Intramural Bowl- ing 4, Band 1, Chorus 1,2,4, Girls Intramu- ral Curling 1, Mixed Bonspiel 1,2, Girls Vol- leyball 2. BRIAN HAHN Chorus 1,2,3,4, Boys Quartet 1, Madrigal 2, CLASS NIGHT: MAY 29, 1979 4, Boys Intramural Curling 1. Mixed Bon- spiel 1. MARTIN HANEY Ski Club 3, Intramural Bowling 2.3,4, Cho- rus 2.3,4, Madrigal 2,3,4. Wrestling 1,2, Boys Baseball 4. JAMI HANICK Badger Girl’s State Alternate 3. Homecom- ing Court 3. Pep Club 1.2,3,4, Secretary 4, Spanish Club 1, Ski Club 1,2,3, Secretary 3. A.F.S. Club 1,2,3,4, Student Council 3. Chess Club 4, Forensics 3.4, One Act Play 1, 2, Three Act Play 1.2, Chorus 1,2,3,4. Triple Trio 1,2,3, Girls Volleyball 1,2,3, Girls Bas- ketball 1,2,3, Girls Track 1,2. Cross Coun- try 4, Girls Softball 4 WENDY HEBEL Junior Honor Society 1,2, National Honor Society 3,4, Spanish Club 1,2,3,4, Mexico Trip 3, Student Council 4, Secretary 4, An- j� nual Staff 4, Conservation Club 3,4, Secre- tary 4, Synchronized Swimming 1,2,3,4. Show Chairman 4, Band 1,2,3,4, Pep Band 1,2,3,4. Majorette 3,4. Solo and Ensemble Contest 1,2.4, Chorus 1,2,3, Triple Trio 1,2, 3, Madrigal 1,2,3, Swing Choir Alternate 3. DARCEY HENDRICKSON ,; Class V. President 3, CE� ss Treasurer 1. Pep Club 1,2.3.4. Secretary 3, Art Club 3, Ski Club 2,3. Varsity Club 4, A.F.S. Club 2,3.4, Student Council 4, Wrestling Cheerleader 3, Girls Intramural Curling 1,2. Mixed Bon- spiel 1.2,3, Girls Volleyball 1,2,3. BARBARA HILL Class V. President 2. F.H.A. 3, S.A.E. 2, Art Club 2,3, Ski Club 1.2,3, Chorus 1,2, Madri- gal 2. KATHY HILLESTAD PAMELA HOYHEl.Vl Pep Club 1,2,3.4, F.H.A. 1,2, S.A.E. 4,2, Art Club 1.2,3. Spanish Club 4, Ski Club 1, 2,3. Varsity Club 3,4, A.F.S. Club U2.3.4, Librarian 2. Chorus 1,2,3.4, Triple Trio 1, V Solo and Ensemble Contest 2, Wrestling Cheerleader 2,3, Football Cheerleader 3,4. Girls Intramural Curling 1,2,3, Girls Volley- ball 1. Girls Track 2,3,4, All School Bon-‘ spiel 2,3,4. DANIEL JAY Spanish Club 1, Ski Club 1,2, Student Coun- cil 1,2, Intramural Bowling 3, Football 3, Basketball 1, Boys Baseball 1 3, Transfer from F.djkards Calif. I. 1AMMY KNOKE '• i Pep Cluj 1,2,3,4, V. President 4, Mexico Tri|� -3. Ski Club 1,2.3. Var% C b VA.I S. Club V i’3.4, Chorus 1,2,3,4. Ma fcigal 1.2 Basketball Cheerleader 4, Football Cheer- leader 4-, Girls Intramural Curling J £, Bas- f ketball Mascot 3, National Honor Society 4, JANICE ELPHICK JAY Chorus 1,2,3, Pep Club 1,2,3, S.A.F 2, Ski Club 1,2, A.F.S. Club 3. Transfer to Meridi- an Mississippi. JAY JOHNSON ‘'-L ( lass President 1, Citizenship Award 1, Bad- ger B � ys State 3, Junior Honor Society National Honor Society 3.4. Spam 2, Student Council 4, Rep. to School Board 4. Annual Staff 1,2,3,4, Editor 4, Annual Workshop Mt. Horcb 4. AV Equipment 2,3S 4, Conservation Club 3,4, Secretary 3, Ctyrss Club 4, Forensics 2,3,4, Cross Country 2,3;- 4, Boys Basketball 1,2,3,4. LOW ELL JOHNSON Class Treasurer 2, Badger Boys State 3, County Government Day 1, Homecoming Court 4, Mexico Trip 3, Ski Club 3, Varsity Club 1,2,3,4, V. President 3, Student Coun- cil 1,3, Pep Band 1,2, Band 1,2, Solo and Ensemble Contest 1,2,3,4, Jazz Ensemble 1, 2, Chorus 1.2,3,4, Boys Double Quartet 1, -- Madrigal 1,3, 1st at State 3, Swing Choir 2, 3, Football 2,3,4, All Conference 4, Most Valuable 4, Wrestling 1,2,3,4, Regionals 3,4, Sectionals 4, Boys Track 1,2,3,4, Most Valu- able 3. JOHN KASPRZAK Prom Court 2, Photo Club 1, Art Club 1,2, ELLEN KNUJ l SON k Class President 2, Citizenship 2, Badger Girls State 3, County Government Day 1,'Home- comingCourt 4. Junior Honor Society 1,2,1 National Honor Society 3,4, Pep Club 1,3,4. Student Council 1.3,4, President 4, Vice Prenderit 3, Annual Staff 4. Editor 4. Annu- warn I, Baa- ,, Workshop M’. HoW 4. I'orcnsics.4. CTlu-- ;r S CKIV 1. Jy ;us 1,2,3.4. Triple Trio J 2.3.4. Madrid 1, pamsh Chib 1. 2,4. Swui Chou 3.4, Cirls Barbershop 1,2 H.v.r.1 3,4, Sol.. I nscmhle C� nt« t 1 2.3.4. 1M at State 3, All School Bonspicl 1,2,4. K1 RRY KOEPP Intramural Bowling 2, C horus 1,2, Boys � Double Quartet 1, Madrigal 1,2, 1 ootball !. gs Basketball 1. Boys Baseball 1.2.4 DIANA KRDDOP Transfer rroW Amador A lley iligli School Calif. Pep Ohb 4, Art Cffib4. A.F.S. Cluj 4, Flag Corp 4, Chdttn 4, Triple Trio 4. I BARBARA KRUSft F.H.A. 1,2,3, Historian 2. Rej chronized Swimming 2. rter 3, Syn- DAWN LAKE 4 Pefciub 2,3,4, F.l .A. 2,3,4. Presidents. Secretary 3, State Convention 4, Spanish Club 3,4, Mexico Trip 3, Ski Club 3, A.F.S. Club 4, Annual Staff 3, Conservation Club 3, Intramural Bowling 3, Synchronized Swim- BACCALAUREATE: MAY 30, 1979 .me 2.3.4. Chur us ; riple bib 2,3, 213,4, Ilarl cr Shop 2.3,4, Solo Ensemble C � |tc t 2,3.4. 1st ;it Stute 2. Ciiils Volleyball 2.4. SANDRA LARSON F.H.A. 1,2.3lParliamentarian T, 3. I luh HAROL D I I-DIN P|iot«v Club 4. An C tub 1,2.3.4. Annual Staff Photographer 4. (’lAus 1,2.3,4. Bovs Double Quartet il ,2. Mixed garter 1,2. rigall .2.3,4 Sok and Ensembl Con- 1 test-O.3.4. All Conference Choir 4. Wres- tlin'.' 2.3.4. m GORDON UNDl RWE! L Photo Club 03,4, Band 1.2, OtgjsGub 4, kChWs 2, Curlingi. Cros$ Couuiry 2.3 4, Boys Basketball 2, Annual Staff 1,2.3.4. A.V. V Eiquiptn� ?b L2,S,4ff KATHY MACDON, U I Class Secrefhiy 2, Junior H nor Sodetyfl, Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Ski Club 3, Art Club 2, A.F.S. Club 3.4. President 4, Student Coun- cil 2,4, fre urcL4. Annual Staff 4, Typist 4. Girls True 1.2, School Newspaper fypjt 2. C horns 1.2, 1 nple I it. I. Mixed Bn. spiel 2,3.4. Contest 1.2,3, 1st at State 2,3, All Confer- ence Band 3, Chorus 1,2,3,4. Buys Double Quartet 1, Madrigal 1.2,3, Swing Choir 2,3, Solo Ensemble contest 1.2, , 1st at State 3, AirC'oiiIerehe choir 3, Bovs Basketball Manueorfl. 9 Jpf J jS Jr •A LI MtGOW j Iss Treasurer 3, Homecoming court 2.4, Krt Club 1,2,3, Ski Cjn 1,2,3, VaTsity.Club f 2,3,4. Preisent 4, Student CuuncilJ!:2,3,4, InFraniupn Bowline 2, One Act Play K Band v 1. P B.itui 1. Jazz I nsemble 1. Solo Con- test iAoys L. Intramural Curling i Bohspiel I;2.3,4, football 1,233,4, All '■'lerubcc 4. Wrestling 1,2.3.4, Golf 2, B alii. lOHNMlDTHCNJ ifcmecoming Court 4, Varsity Club 2,3.4. Chorus l,2,3 «j otball 1,2,3,4. Most Im- proved 4. Bo rBasketball 1,2,3.4. Bo� Baseball - 1 PAT RIG AuMOt NT FOR D Badger Ciirls State 3, Junior Honor Society 1,2, National Honor Society 3,4, Pep Club 1.2.3.4. Spanish Gub 1, A.F.S. Club 1,2,3,4, Student Council 4, Vice President 4, Syn- chronized Swimming 3, Forensics 2,3, Play Helper 1,2,3, Band 1,2,3,4, Pep Band 1,2,3, 4 .Vice President 4. Majorette 4. 1st at State 3, All Conference Band 3, Chorus 1,2, 3.4. Triple Trio 1,2, Madrigal 1,2,3. Swing Choir 3,4, Barbershop 3, Solo Ensemble Contest 1,2.3, 1st at State 3, Girls Basket- ball 1,2, Boys Track Manager 3. CARLNfcESS Cyjuiervation Club 4, Intramural Bowling 4, ess Club 4. M- J JULIE MASON VM ransfer from River VaUejlHigh Scho � 1 . k Bjfcketball Cheerleader 3. il VTx v map Kl I D MC MU 1 IAN Badger Boys State Alternate, 3, Spanish Clufl.2, Ski Hub 3, A.F.S. Club 2,3,4, President 3, A.ILS. Brother 3, Annual Stall 3f4,TMit°r 4, Annual Workshop Mt. Horeb Chess Gub 4. Forensics 2,3. Onl Act Play 13,4, Xhree AcjUPhr 2, Band 1 4, Officer 4 Pep Band 1,2,3,4, Drum Maior 3,4, Jazz Ensemble 1,2,3, Solo Ensemble JEETmOLL Ski Club 3, Boys Intramural Curling 2,3, Mixed Bonspiel 2,3: Eootball 3,4, Wrestiinf rZx coir 2. I j dr NANCY MOUNTFORD Class Presidcnt.4, Class Secretary 1, Home-' coining Court 4, Pep club 1,2,3,4, Mexico Trip 3, Ski Gub ff,3, Varsity Gub 3,4, A.F.S, Club 1,2,3,4, Annual Staff 4, Band 1.2, Officer 1, Pep Band 1,2, Jazz Ensemble 2;'Chorus 1,2,3,4, Girls Double Quartet 3,4, Madrigal 1,2,3, Swing Choir 1,2,3,4, Barber Shop 2,3,4, Solo Ensemble Contest 1,2,3.4, ist at State, Girls Curling l,2. 4, Girls In- f tiamural 1,2, Mixed Bonspigjn,2,3,4, Wau- sau Bonspicl 4, Girls VcJJeyball 1,2,3,4, All Conference 3,4, Most Salable 3, Girls ■ liaek ]. - RENEE OHNESORGE Class Vice President 4,Top Club 1.2,3,4, Mexico Trip 3. Ski Club 1.2,3. Varsity Club 3,4, A.F.S. Club 1,2,3,4, Annual Staff 4. Band l,2,.0iorus 1, Solo Ensemble Contest 1, GirU Curling 1,2,3,4, Girls Intramural Curling 1,2,3, Mixed Bonspiel 2,3,4, Wausau Bonspiel 3,4, Girls Volleyball 1,2,3,4, Girls Track 1,2, All School Curling Bonspiel 1.2, 3, JLANhTTI PIFTRZAK Transfer from Lisle High School, Lisle. 111. 4. SUSAN PRISKE Pep Club !,2,3.4, Mexico Trip 3, Ski Gub 2, 3 Varsity Club 3,4, A.F.S. Club 1,2,3,4, An- nual Staff 4, Chorus 1,2,3,4, Triple Trio 2,4, Madrigal 3, Girls VoUeyball 1.2,3,4. Most Improved 3, Girls Basektball 1,2,3,4, Girls Track 1, Girls Softball 4, All School Bon- spiel 2,3,4. JOETTF RICHTER Pep Club 1, S.A.E. 2,3, A.F.S. Club 4, Li- brarian 2,3,4, Intramural Bowling 3,4, Syn- chronized Swimming 1,2,3,4. Show Chair- GRADUATION: MAY 31, 1979 man 3, Girls Intramural Curling 2, Girls Vol- leyball Manager 3,4. ELLEN ROTH Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Mexico Trip 3, Ski Club 1, 2,3, Treasurer 3, A.F.S. Club 3,4, A.F.S. Sister 4, Student Council 3, Play Helper 3, Band 1,2,3,4, Secretary 4, Pep Band 1,2,3,4. Chorus 1,2,3,4, Triple Trio 1,2,3,4, Madri- gal 1,2,3,4. Swing Choir 4, Barbershop 2,3, 4. Solo Ensemble Contest 1,2.3,4, Girls Curl- ing 1,2.3,4, Girls Intramural Curling 1,2,3, Girls Volleyball 2,3, Girls Track 2, Girls Softball 4, All School Bonspicl 1,2,3,4. RICKY ROTH Spanish Club 1, One Act Play 1,2, Three Act Play 1,2. I AYE SCHMIDT Class Secretary 4. Junior Honor Society 1, 5. A.E. 1,2,3,4, Historian 2, Spanish Club 1, 2.3.4, A.F.S. Club 3,4, Annual Staff 4, In- tramural Bowling 4, Band 1,2,3,4, Officer 4, Pep Band 1,2,3,4, Grorus 1,2,3,4, Triple Trio 1,2,3,4, Solo Ensemble Contest 1,2,4, All Conference Choir 4, National Honor Society 4. MARY SCHMIDT Pep Club 1,2,3,4, President 4, Mexico Trip 3, Ski Club 1,2,3, Varsity Gub 4. A.F.S. Gub 2,3,4, Annual Staff 4, Chorus 1,2,3,4, Triple Trio 3,4, Madrigal 1, Wrestling Cheer- leader 4, Girls Intramural Curling 1, Girls Volleyball 1,2,3,4. All School Bonspiel 2,3, 4, Girls Track Manager 1, Girls Softball 4. MAUREEN SCHOENEBERG Homecoming Court 2, Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Mexico Trip 3, Ski Club 1,2,3, Varsity Club 3.4, A.F.S. Club 1,2,3,4, Chorus 1,2,3,4, Triple Trio 3, Madrigal 2, Girls Volleyball 1,2,3,4, Girls Basketball 1,2,3,4, Girls Soft- ball 4, Girls Track 1. DANIEL SEAMAN Class President 3, County Government Day 1, Homecoming Court 1,4, Ski Club 3, Var- sity Club 4, Student Council 1, Conserva- tion Gub 3,4, Chess Gub 4, One Act Play 4, Chorus 1,2,3,4, Boys Double Quartet 1, Madrigal 1,2,3, Football 1,2,3.4, All Con- ference 4. Boys Basketball 1,2,3,4, Boys Baseball 1.2,3.4, All Conference 3. PATTI SHAW County Government Day 1, Pep Club 1,2,3, 4, Vice President 3, Varsity Club 3,4, A.F.S. Club 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 2, Chorus 2,3,4, Girls Basketball 1,2,3,4, Most Valuable 3, Most Improved 2. . PAUL SMITH County Government Day 1, Junior Honor Society 1, Spanish Club 1,2,3,4, Secretary 4, Mexico Trip 3, Art Club 4. Ski Club 2,3, Student Council 1,3, Synchronized M.C. 3, Chess Club 4, Forensics 3,4, Three Act Play 2, Band 1,2,3,4, Officer 1,2,3, President 4, Pep Band 1,2,3.4, Jazz Ensemble 1,2,3, Cho- rus 1,2,3,4, Boys Double Quartet 1,2,3,4, Madrigal 2,3, Swing Choir 1,2,3,4, Barber- shop 4, Solo Ensemble 1,2,3,4, 1st at State 1,3, All Conference Choir 4, Football 1.3, Wrestling 1,2,3. RHONDA SQUIRES Chorus 1. DOUGLAS STAHL F.F.A. 3, Photo Club 1,2,3,4, Conservation Club 1,2,3.4, President 4. DAVID STE1NHAUER CHRISTINE TEETER Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Mexico Trip 3, Ski Club 1, 2,3, Varsity Club 3,4. A.F.S. Club 1,2,3,4, Annual Staff 4, Chorus 1,2,3,4. Madrigal 2, Basketball Cheerleader 1, Girls Curling 2,3, 4, Girls Intramural Curling 1,2, Mixed Bon- spiel 1,2,3,4, Wausau Bonspiel 3.4, Girls Vol- leyball 1,2,3,4. DANIEL TROTTER PERLA VINASCO Homecoming Court 4. Pep Club 4. A.F.S. Club 4, Student Council 4, Synchronized Swimming 4, Show Chairman 4, Band 4, Flag Corp 4, Giorus 4, Mascot 4. Mixed Bon- spiel 4, A.F.S. Student 1978-79 from Colum- bia, South America. MARK WALTERS Student Council 3, football 1, Boys Track 2, Bowling 2, RICK WAUGH F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. Intramural Bowling 4. LINDA WIESE Prom Court 2, F.H.A. 2,3, President 2,3, Intramural Bowling 2.3, Synchronized Swim- ming 1, Chorus 1, Girls Basketball 1,2, SINA MARTIN WIRTS Synchronized Swimming 1. RHONDA WOODWARD Class Treasurer 4, Citizenship Award 3, Homecoming Court 4, Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Ski Club 1, Varsity Gub 1,2,3,4, Student Coun- cil 3,4, Annual Staff 4, Chorus 1,2,3,4, Madrigal 3, Basketball Cheerleader 1,2.3,4, Football Cheerleader 2,3.4, Mixed Bonspiel 1,2,3,4. VER Y SPECIAL THANK YOU We, the senior class, would like to extend a special thanks to you, Mr. Laib, Mr. Nicholson, and Mrs. Peterson. We are certainly not the only class who has benefited greatly from your combined 55 years of teaching here at Poynette. During this time, you have touched the lives of thousands of students, including ours. You have earned our deepest respect and admiration. From you we have learned about cells, shorthand, and atoms; how to build an annual, how to mount a slide, and how to write formulas. But perhaps the most important tiling we learned from you are not academic in nature. Through example you taught us such abstract concepts as leadership, friendship, and a willingness to help others. The words on this page seem so very inadequate for de- scribing to you just how much our class has appreciated your dedicated years of teaching and guidance. We hope you understand the inexpressable meaning hidden behind these two words: Thank you. Mr. Laib 27 Mr. Nicholson Mrs. Peterson BADGER GIRLS STATE: Ellen Knuteson, Patty Mountford, Jami Hanick-Altemate. A LOOK SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT: Nancy Mount- ford. Lick ?f the week BADGER BOYS STATE: Reed McMillan- Alternate, Lowell Johnson, Jay Johnson. BACK When this year’s senior class entered the halls of Poynette High, 1979 seemed so far away. Now, as we look back over the years, we realize that the time has gone by faster than we ever dreamed it could. During our freshman year we were led by class president Jay Johnson. Within a few months we learned what high school life was all about. Several members of our class became involved in music, sports, plays, and forensics, as well as var- ious clubs and organizations. Most of us continued to be in- volved in these activities throughout our high school years. As the United States was celebrating its Bicentennial, we began our sophomore year. Led by class president Ellen Knuteson, we sponsored many dances and roller skating par- ties for the entire school. Highlights of the year included learn ing how to drive and selecting our class rings. By this time we had truly become known as “the class with class!” 1977 saw the beginning of our third year at Poynette High. Once again we were very active in all school events, with Dan Seaman as our class president. A trip to Mexico made this year an especially memorable one for many. At the end of the year Badger Boys and Girls’ state representatives were chosen. The boys represented our school at Ripon College, while the girls represented us in Madison. At last, 1978 arrived and our senior year began. Disco music was popular, and comedian Steve Martin had everyone believing that it was great to be wild and crazy. “Saturday Night Fever” and “Grease” were two of the biggest movies ever to come out of Hollywood. And yet, as all these things were happening on the national scene, our lives were centered in Poynette. On the first day of school we greeted our new AFS student, Perla Vinasco, from Columbia, South America. Homecoming took place in last September, with King Lowell Johnson and Queen Rhonda Woodward reigning over the festivities. Later in the year a very successful senior magazine sale was held. Then, early in 1979, we began making plans for graduation. Led by class president Nancy Mountford, we chose our class colors, flower, motto, and announcement style, and made many other preparations for the important day. Although it doesn’t seem possible, our high school days are almost over and the road to the future lies ahead. In many ways it will be difficult to leave Poynette High, but the Mem- ories of the past four years will always be very important to us. We now look forward to the future, when our hopes and dreams will become realities. The challenges and opportuni- ties that await us in life must be met with everything we have to give. 28 Our Class Co-Adviser, Mr. Laib. Our Class Co-Adviser, Mr. Aunan. In Memory of Morris. 1960- 1978 RIP Cheerleaders then and ... Cheerleaders NOW! isuj if' f L ' iv . .• .« :i■■ ' r S . A •. fcy vv i -‘v ;; • '• '� •' V ■ft'� ,; s V ... . !' .V •?- i Jv t ■ ‘V. L' v V' ••' ■• ,. - sJ „ .ic ' ' 5, •. V WTJS . r rf. •' ' ' .'f'Ml v .. . v , . !Y - ■ i ■ - V • ; : '%■ ' J r£ V. AS -•• ’ • •' . . t ’ • O. • . ‘ • « ' ' ! $ ■? ■£' : -‘4 ?.' r - i .,� ’■«. • - ItJ i 'V- 5 - • •«?'• v . .;• • ; ■ rp 1 . AH V v . KtSKHHDSB ;?fe£ sr 30 OUR COLOMBIAN CONNECTION Hola Amigos: First, I want to start from the be- ginning. And I want to say thank you to AFS Poynette and the AFS Club, for how nice they have been to me, and for letting me stay here, even after they knew how crazy and noisy 1 was. Also, I want to thank Mr. Han- ick, Mr. Ritter, and all the teachers, who had been so nice to me and have had the patience to understand my little or big problems, and gave me all the help 1 needed, anytime 1 asked for it. 1 hope that my AFS year in Poy- nette was as interesting for my friends, as it was for me. It helped me to know a lot more about myself, the people, and the world. I hope they got to learn a little about my customs, be- cause I learned a lot about American customs. This year taught me a lot, and I think I’ll never forget all what I learned. This was a hard year, as you can understand, coming from a com- pletely different culture. Every as- pect of my life in the U.S. was dif- ferent from the ordinary way of liv- ing in my country, Colombia. My family in Colombia is composed of Aymer Vinasco, my father, who works at Colgate Palmolive-he is the publicity manager. My mother, Perla de Vinasco, and she is a housewife, and loves us a lot. She sews very good and makes beautiful clothes for all of us. My sister Gloria Espesanzo, who is 15 years old, a very smart and smiley girl. Then Brenda Cecilia, she is 13, and she is the serious one. My brother Carolos German, whose eyes are always sparkly and his mind is always ready to ask questions (Perla ... why does .. ? when does .. ? How do .. ?) And last but not least my little brotherAn- drew Fernando, who I left when he was just 3 years old. He is my friend of games and my friend for fun and that is my family where I come from. I love them and miss them, but very soon I’ll be back with them. My school in my country is quite different. I graduated from a girls’ catholic school, and we wore uniforms. We have two years of elementary school., five of middle school, and six of high school. We go to school five days a week, from 7:30 ’till 2:30. We do not change rooms in between classes, all the teach- ers come to us. Also, we cannot choose the subjects that we want to study, because they are assigned by the gov- ernment, and studies are very, very hard. The school is not free, how it is here, so it depends on how much money you have, you can go to a school with the same kind of people. Colombia is a country right at the top of South America, it is in between Panama, Venezuala, Brazil, Peru, and Equador and has coast lines in both oceans. My country’s geography is very special, on the western side, the Andes fill all the surface with three high mountain chains. On the eastern side we have huge planes and in the south a little bit of the Amazonian Jungle (or “yungle” like I used to pronounce it when I first came). Our population is about 23 to 24,000,000 and the city where I come from, Cali, is a little less than 3 million. Our city is very much like the big American cities, very modern and with high buildings. The government is democratic and we elect a president by public election for a period of 4 years and the Senate and the Congress are elected every 2 years. When I go back this summer I’ll study law in a private college in the morning and economy at night. I want to be a lawyer and work for private business, and children abuses. The sport’s life in my country is very active. We have almost all the sports you have here, (except foot- ball) and a few more. Our football is called soccer here and is a lot differ- ent. Some change a little, too, like hockey. We play it on rollerskates and on concrete or wood instead of ice. Tennis we play on sand instead of concrete. I got to see very different things during this year, and the change of the season, the change of sports at school and on TV, the coming and leaving of the snow, and the coming and leaving of the leaves and birds. Every day and everything I saw dur- ing this year was something differ- ent and special in my life. And special things you can’t forget, that’s why I’ll never forget you. Love ya Poynette High 31 gestion . Hazel, You never looked so good. Hut! Hut! The lip bone’s connected to the microphone . 33 BACK ROW: D. Cibulka, S. Dernell, D. Dolphin, B. Brodcur, J. wolf, S. Bergquist, E. Dushek, R. Boehm, T. Boyd, D. Crawford, M. Cbok, D. Anderson, C. Brocket, J. Cutsforth, J. Dorshorst, D. Crowl, Dorn, Mrs. VonHadcn. ABSENT: B. Berg, G. Carolan, R. Chapman. J. Bradley, J. Brue. FRONT ROW: M. Childs, N. Caldwell, C. Baer Almost Finished The Class of 1980, still the largest in the school, was more active this year than it has been in the past. The juniors started the year on the right track by building the honorable men- tion float, “We’re Betting on a Vic- tory.” They were represented on the homecoming court by Tom Pafford and Corina Radewan. In November, the class sold candles with the Student Council to raise mon- ey for a prom. Due to the efforts of everyone, it reached its goal. With three years of high school under their belts, the juniors have made many significant contributions. Their last year, though, should be the best ever. BACK ROW: Mr. Nicholson, K. Halvorsen, S. Hebei, C. Gorman, W. ROW: G. Frank, G. Hanson, G. Georgeson, D. Germain, W. Haupt, Hazard, C. Grinde, L. Everson, M. Garske, J. Falk, R. Herwig, M. S. Funk, D. Hathaway, K. Hayes, J. Fisk, B. Erstad. ABSENT: K. Egger, A. Hilgenbcrg, S. Gray, K. Gabbei, J. Humphrey. FRONT Eichorst, D. Ewald, K. Gehrke, R. Gray, S. Holl. 34 BACK ROW: Mr. Mason, B. Nelson, D. Kittle, C MacDonald. E. Lar- D. Nelson, S. Johnson, C. Mountford, G. Miller, A. Kaltenberg, K. son, M. Miclke, S. McMillan, N. Mason, B. Moll, G. Jeschke, G. La- McNicol. ABSENT: K. Kocpkc, T. Martinson, L. McQueen, L. No- Fave, T. Nicholson, J. Kotnik. FRONT ROW: D. Miles, G. Nelson, vandcr. BACK ROW: J. Smith, J. Preston, A. Corning, E. Parker, C. Penland, Mrs. Richter, K. Robson, C. Robson, R. Reuter, C. Richter, C. Stein- gracbcr. FRONT ROW: S. Spaeth, S. Schneider, P. Price, S. Paskcy, T. Stine, M. Rasmussen, L. Palmer, T. Robinson, L. Scott, C. Rude- wan. B. Rittmcyer. ABSENT: C. Olson, R. Onstad, T. Pafford, R. Pyfer, L. Rocsch, P. Schulze, L. Shaw, R. Shumate, T. Svcum. BACK ROW: P. Wolff, C. York, J. Wolff, S. VanEtten, J. Tompkins, K. Twing, T. Vest, R. Yonkec, Mr. Proctor. FRONT ROW: S. Tom- linson, S. Vangsncs, B. Volden. K. Weekley, D. Tomlinson, V. Vogts, E. Vangsncs, B. Ullrich, S. Tyler. ABSENT: T. Terry, D. Tcssmcr, R. Waugh, J. Woodward. 35 BACK ROW: M. Anderson, R. Boehm, D. Brisky, K. Chapman, M. Bauer, K. Berg, C. Brockel, T. Breneman, R. Childs, L. Bcrna, S. Breunig, R. Bacrwolf, B. Crawford, D. Ashmore, B. Bennett, B. De- Cragg, Mrs. Webster, C Brockel. ABSENT: L. Bricde, M. Curtis. T. lany, K. Anderson. FRONT ROW: M. Anderson, S. Crawford, K. Dahnkc. “We’re Halfway Home’’ BACK ROW: L. Gates, j. Gray, B. Hayes, M. Hebei, S. Icenogle, T. Godt, J. Gehin, J. Elsing, J. Erstad, S. Hustad. FRONT ROW: T. Gabbei, J. Hanick. W. Dillingham, D. Humphrey, L. Dctwillcr, D. Hall, J. Gabbei. J. Dykstra, W. Gayan, B. Herschleb, S. Haney, KNEELING: Mr. Harms. ABSENT: L. Falk, J. Gavinski, B. Hoy- heim. 36 BACK ROW: L. Larson, L. Mender, S. Priske, J. Koeppel, J. Koepp, R. Mountford, T. Ladenthin, J. Noble, P. Nonn, J. Nicholson, D. Kiefer. FRONT ROW: Mr. La Valle, R. Paskey, D. Penland, B. Price, M. Kelley, C. Luessman, P. Manke, B. Peterson, R. Lange, D. Lapa- cek, D. Morse, J. Nelson, M. McWilliams, B. Koehler. ABSENT: R. Leatherberry, P. Mack, B. McQueen, L. Orella, D. Pache, T. Phillips. The Sophomore class returned with 108 students ready for the new year. They were quick to show their creativity by entering their float, “We’ll Fry Them Over Easy,” in the Homecoming parade. We were well represented on the Homecoming court by Sue Seaman and Roger Mountford. Spirit and involvement in sports, music, and other school activities helped make this year a rewarding one. Being halfway through our high school career, we look back at the fond memories of the last two years and for- ward to the years ahead. BACK ROW: P. Shaw, D. Weekley, S. Seaman, J. Tomlinson, F. Puntney, G. Rhiner, J. Schliesman, M. Sanders, K. Seymour, J. Schuster, R. Vogts, J. Sheppard. SECOND ROW: K. Rortvedt, S. Wirts, T. Roth, M. Zweck, D. Tyler, J. Tomczak. M. Waugh, D. Ryce, L. Stencel, R. Zitzner, D. Tessmer, Mr. Tenpas. KNEELING L. Templin, D. Wade, D. Shumate, K. Saager, G Rittmeyer. AB- SENT: S. Putnam, S. Shaw. 37 BACK ROW: S. Bakken, M. Cutsforth, A. Brasda, B. Bradley, P. Dorshorst, T. Ace, J. Anderson, M. Bowers, S. Carolan, J. Brocket, Disher, T. Cibulka, D. Chapman, B. Delfossc, E. Arnold, D. George, J. Dorn, R. Colstad. ABSENT: K. Anderson, D. Bennett, S. Ace. C. Crowl, E. Blazek. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Prescott, P. Colvin, K. We’ve Got Spirit BACK ROW: L. Gabbei, Mr. Garske, J. Johnson, J. Koeppcl, T. La- ROW: P. Elsing, M. Falk, D. Gabbci, T. Kiefer, S. Godt, T. Elsing, denthin, E. Fisk, D. Elphick, J. Fecht, S. Hazard, S. Hebei, K. T. Ladcnthin, J. Ewald, L. Hanson, K. Haupt. Knuteson, J. Kutzke, R. Gilbertson, D. George, K. Fiske. FRONT 38 BACK ROW: R. Maier, R. Lake, S. Oppor, S. Nelson, L. Roth, J. Marquardt, H. Mason, C. Roth, M. Megow, M. Mountford, L. Nelson, Putnam, L. Panas, C Pribbenow, R. Redell, D. Lampkins, B. Larson, S. Nelson, S. Nonn, E. Peterson, M. Lauritzen, J. Powers. T. landmann, D. Nonn, C. Nodich, G. Puntney. FRONT ROW: M. The Freshman class started its first year in Poynette High with lots of sports activities and enthusiasm. There were lots of us out for Football, Volleyball, and Cross- Country. Everyone was excited about all of them. The first big event for us was Homecoming, and we all had a great time with the activities involved. Miss Brereton’s homeroom window received 2nd place for “We’ll Bushwack the Pioneers.’’ We were represented on the Homecoming court by Dave Chapman and Tara Ladenthin. The class of ’82’ is looking forward to its future years at Poynette High with excitement and enthusiasm. BACK ROW: W. Schopp, W. Sveum, K. Ziegler, R. Wolff, T. Smith, FRONT ROW: Miss Brereton, S. WoUschlager. B. Skaar, J. Schmidt, S. Teeter, E. Wilkins, P. Schoeneberg, G. Zimmerman, V. Sheppard, K. Sopha, K. Vogts, R. Woodward, L. Tomlinson, L. Ziegler, D. S. Stapelmann, S. Zuhlke, K. Caldwell, L. Steingraeber, L. Urban. Smith. 39 CLASS OF 1979: President; Nancy Mountford; Vice-presi- dent, Renee Ohncsorge; Treasurer, Rhonda Woodward; Sec- CLASS OF 1981: Treasurer. Debbie Shumate; Secretary, Sue Seaman; Vice-presi- retary, Faye Schmidt. dent, Debbie Wade; President, Clark Luessman. CLASS OF 1980: Secretary, Nancy Mason; Treasurer, Connie Bacrwolf; President, Scott VanEtten; Vice-presi- dent, Chris Brockel. CLASS OF 1982: Treasurer, Marilee Marquardt; Secretary. Karen Hazard; President, Tracy Elsing. Vogts; Vice-president, Scott Hazard; President, Tracy Elsing. FOLLOW THE LEADERS 40 The Ding-a-ling Sisters Tenth Period Comp. Class You! You! You! I like older women. Through the looking glass. m Triple Trouble 41 POYNETTE, ONE WILD AND CRAZY HIGH SCHOOL Come First Semester: STANDING: Chris Brockel, Ron Herwig, Jay John- Nelson, Jeff Noble, Linda Briede, Lisa Steingraeber, Brenda Hayes, son, W. Hebei, Kathy MacDonald, Ellen Knuteson, Perla Vinasco, Sue Seaman. ABSENT: Janet Brockel, Mary Mountford, Tara Laden- Randy Megow, Sue Brendel, Pat Mountford. SEATED: Eric Parker, thin. Joe Tompkins, Rhonda Woodward, Darcey Hendrickson, Gaylord The Student Council this year was involved in numerous activities. The Council’s chief responsibility was the organization of Homecoming. The group also sponsored “Twirp” week which included a “bib” day, Senior Sir and Ma’am day, Freshmen “ribbon in hair” day, a 50’s day, and a contest which one lucky couple—Holly Mason and Mike Megow,—won free admit- tance into the dance, which concluded the week. A Halloween contest was also held, with Holly Mason winning the award. Other projects were: Joint fund-raising program with the Juniors, a Christ- mas contest, and running the concession stands at the basketball games and wrestling meets. This is the first year that five elected officers, instead of three as in pre- vious years, held offices in the Student Council. It is hoped that the Student Council will remain a fair and effective organization and keep striving to better represent the students of Poynette High School by presenting our con- cerns to our parents, faculty, and administration. 44 y Second Semester Student Council: BACK ROW: S. Hazard, B. Koehler, R. Herwig, S. Tomlinson, J. Cook, E. Parker, T. Brcneman, J. Schmidt SECOND ROW: L. Gates, M. Mountford, K. Saager, N. Mason, K. Dorshorst, S. Iccnogle, F. Schmidt, S. Brendel. FRONT ROW: Treas. K. MacDonald, Pres. E. Knuteson, Sec. W. Hebei, Rept. to School Board J. Johnson, 2nd Semester Vice-Prcs. C. Brockel and Advisor, Mr. Mason. The Long and LEFT TO RIGHT: SOPHOMORES: Sue Seaman escorted by Roger ward, KING Lowell Johnson: SR. REPS: Nancy Mountford escorted Mountford AFS: Perla Vinasco escorted by Dan Seaman: SR. REPS: by John Midthun; JUNIORS: Corina Radewan escorted by Tom Paf- Ellcn Knuteson escorted by Randy Megow: QUEEN Rhonda Wood- ford; FRESHMEN: Tara Ladenthin escorted by David Chapman. Homecoming is one of the most enjoyable times we have as students at Poynette, and is considered to be one of the highlights of the year. The “Long and Winding Road” seemed an appropriate theme, for the long hours of planning and preparation seemed to fit the occasion. However, the planning and hours of long work paid off and Homecoming Week 1978 finally arrived. Wednesday started out the week with a “Lick ’em Indians Day,” with purple and yellow lollipops being sold. Thursday came and the festivities continued with the first annual “Powderpuff football game,” which saw the Junior girls outpower the Senior girls, but it was the Senior boys who won the covered “TNT dynamite Pep stick.” Later that even- ing, our attention turned toward the Pep Rally, which featured the announcing of the Queen, Rhonda Woodward. The glowing sparks from the bonfire fol- lowed the Pep Rally, and helped to warm the chilly Indian fans. The big day finally arrived, and the traditional Homecoming Parade marched through the streets of Poynette. The game against the Westfield Pioneers took place that evening. Homecoming drew to a close with King Lowell Johnson and Queen Rhonda Woodward reigning over the 1978 Grand March, which took place dur- ing the dance that followed the game. The dance was a perfect ending for a week which will not easily fade in the memories of PHS’ers. 46 Winding Road 47 49 NUESTRA AMIGA s ♦ « r BACK ROW: M. Hebei, D. Wade, D. Shumate, C. Teeter, N. Mount- ford, S. Holi, M. Schoeneberg, T. Knoke, N. Caldwell, B. Moll. FIFTH ROW: L. Briede, C. Brockel, K. Vogts, II. Mason, C. Bacrwolf, C. Anderson, R. Ohnesorge, L. Scott, D. Ashmore, D. Hendrickson, V. Breunig, P. Hoyheim. FOURTH ROW: K. Bauer, C. Brockel, M. 1 alk, P. Elsing, T. Boyd, J. Gray, S. Nonn, K. Dorshorst, E. Larson, J. Wood- ward, S. Priske, S. Seaman. THIRD ROW: D. Lake, L. Gates, T. Stine, M. Rasmussen, B. Erstad, J. Hanick, T. Robinson, S. Gray, F. Schmidt, K. Rortvcdt. SECOND ROW: I . Fandrich, P. Mountford, V. Gray, D. Krudop, M. Schmidt, S. Priske, S. McMillan, V. Vogts, P. Price, S. Spaeth, J. Falk. FRONT ROW: C. Roth, P. Vinasco, E. Roth, K. MacDonald, E. Dushek, M. Falk, G. LaFave, Mrs. Prescott, Ad- viser. 1978-’79 Officers: G. LaFave, Treasurer; M. Falk, Secretary; E. AFS Sister Carol Roth, AFS Student, Perla Vinasco, AFS Sister Ellen Dushek, Vice-President; K. MacDonald, President. Roth. 50 OUR FRIEND The Roth family: BACK ROW: Paul, Mark and his wife. Barb. SECOND ROW: Sue and her husband, Roger Galloway, Ellen. FRONT ROW: Carol, Tom and Joan, Perla, and seated is Lucas, son of Mark and Barb. AFS Week visitors and hosts: BACK ROW: S. Siegworth, M. Schoenenberg; C. Teeter, J. Zegorawicz; K. Smith, P. Shaw. SECOND ROW: C. MacDonald, J. Theine, K. MacDon- ald; N. Mountford, S. Lawry; E. Earl, M. Schmidt. FRONT ROW: B. Rittmeyer, S. Boebel; R. Schilling, P. Manke; D. Moro, R. Ohnesorge. This year the AFS Club took on many new activities. The year started with a roller skating party to welcome Perla to Poynette. From February 4-10, 3 AFS and 6 AA students from the Milwaukee area stayed with families in Poynette. Many of the activities were new to them, such as curling and farm life. It was an enjoyable week that ended with a dinner party at the Owl’s Nest. The annual candy sale was the usual big success. We finished the year with a farewell party for Perla. A spe- cial thanks to Mrs. Prescott, club ad- viser, and Mrs. Manke, Chapter Presi- dent, for their help this year with the AFS Club. AFS Club Adviser, Mrs. Prescott, left. AFS Chapter President, Mrs. Manke, right. Sue Siegworth, Cedarburg; Elizabeth Earl, Australia; Stephanie Lawry, New Zealand; Karyn Smith, Hartfor: Roland Schilling, Germany; Joan Theine, South Milwaukee; Scott Boebel, Mukwonago; Jackie Zegora- wicz, South Milwaukee. 51 BACK ROW: Mrs. Peterson, advisor, M. Schmidt, J. Hanick, C. Teeter, Woodward, V. Breunig. FRONT ROW: F. Schmidt, W. Hebei, H. Ledin, N. Mountford, S. Johnson, M. Marquardt, M. Falk. SECOND ROW: G. Linderwell, K. MacDonald, C. Anderson, E. Knuteson, J. S. Priske, D. Wade, L. Tcmplin, M. Garskc, S. McMillan, M. Falk, R. Johnson. This year’s annual staff was small, but its members were very dedicated and worked many long hours to make a perfect annual. Gordon Linderwell and Judy Whalen provided us with many excellent photographs, and with the help of our typists and regular members we were able to meet every deadline. One of the most important things we have learned in the past few months is how to work together. The good times we have shared will always be remember when we look back on this very special year. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Peterson, for her ever present guidance and patience. Without her help, this annual would not be the success that we feel it is. 1979 PAUQUETTE STAFF: Co-Editors.........................Reed McMillan Jay Johnson Associate Editor..................Ellen Knuteson Assistant Editor.........Faye Schmidt Photographers.......................... Gordon Linderwell, Head Doug Stahl Harold Ledin Business Managers........Maureen Falk Chris Teeter Mary Schmidt Sue Priske Typists................Connie Anderson Kathy MacDonald Junior Representatives. . . Sonja Johnson Sonja McMillan Mike Garske Sophomore Representatives.............. Debbie Wade Loralee Templin Freshman Representatives. . . Molly Falk Pat Schoeneberg Marilee Marquardt Other Staff Members......Wendy Hebei Rhonda Woodward Nancy Mountford Vicki Breunig Jami Hanick Adviser..................Myrtle Peterson LOOKS LIKE WE MADE IT ART CLUB ACTIVATES PUBLIC AWARENESS BACK ROW: J. Tomczak, L. Stencel, J. Nicholson, L. Briede, M. Hebei, J. Johnson, M. Lauritzen. THIRD ROW: L. Falk, S. Shaw, M. Curtis, B. Hayes, J. Brue, P. Smith, E. Parker. SECOND ROW: Ms. Groshek, D. Germain, D. Anderson, G. Miller, K. McNicol, R. Onstad, R. Yonkee, FRONT ROW: L. Dykstra, C. Radewan, L. Scott, D. Tom- linson, K. Vogts, V. Vogts, D. Nelson, D. Ryce, K. Gabbei. The Poynette High School Art Club started out its year under the adviser, Ms. Groshek. Goals of this club are to increase awareness for art and student art work within the school and community. Many of the students’ paintings and other works were displayed throughout the school during the year. The highlight of the year was the club’s trip to Wausau for the Contemporary Glass Show on December 9. Lisa Stencel with her Milwaukee Journal calendar contest entry. ART CLUB OFFICERS: Russ Yonkee, President; Miss Groshek, Adviser; Vicki Vogts, Vice-President. ABSENT: Liz Orella, Historian; Lisa Falk, Secretary-Treasurer. ACRES OR PAPERS A new activity started this year is finding acres for wildlife. This is to promote all types of wildlife. Recycling newspapers is a continuing activity among the members of the conservation club. We are trying to make aware- ness grow. BACK ROW: T. Breneman, Treas; M. Brockel, V. Pres; FRONT ROW: W. Hebei, Sec.; G. Laib, Adviser; D. Stahl, Pres. BACK ROW: S. Hebei, R. Maier, C. Neess, T. Phillips, M. Brockel. FRONT ROW: M. Lauritzen. G. Laib, Adviser, W. Hebei, D. Stahl. AB- SENT: J. Johnson, B. Hahn, K. Seymour, T. Nicholson. 55 BACK ROW: M. Falk, R. Mountford, M. Mcgow, B. Delfosse, M. Mc- Williams, Mr. La Valle, R. Vogts. THIRD ROW: E. Larson, L. Gates, L Hanson, J. Brocket, T. Kiefer, P. Elsing, K. Caldwell, D. George, J. Falk, G. Rhiner, R. Baerwolf. SECOND ROW: W. Haupt, L. Briede, M. Mountford, M. Marquardt, S. Nelson, C. Roth, E. Peterson, F. Schmidt, D. Nelson, L Templin, D. Shumate. FRONT ROW: S. Mc- Millan, V. Vogts, L. Everson, M. Mielke, S. Funk, N. Mason, D. W'adc, W. Hebei, E. Dushek, E. Roth. P.H.S. BACK ROW: S. Hebei, K. Koepkc, P. Smith, Mr. La Valle, D. Germain, K. Robson, J. Koeppcl, W. Svcum, K. Bauer, T. Boyd, J. Gray. THIRD ROW: K. Sopha, L. Stcingraeber, J. Schuster, G. Georgeson, T. Smith, S. Hazard, P. Schocncberg, G. Puntney, J. Erstad, R. Reuter, G. Frank, J. Noble, C. Richter, T. Sveum, J. Schliesman, J. Woodward. SECOND ROW: C. Rittmeycr, F. Puntney, K. Robson, C. Grinde, F. Fandrich, C. Mountford, P. Mountford, R. McMillan. T. Robinson, C. Brockel, C. Luessman, W. Hazard. FRONT ROW: S. Vangsnes, K. Hayes, K. Vogts, T. Cibulka, G. Zimmerman, C Nodich, J. Koeppcl. BANDS 57 DRUM MAJORS: R. McMillan, S. McMillan. OFFICERS: P. Mountford, S. Funk, F. Schmidt, E. Roth, N. Mason, S. McMillan, D. Wade, P. Smith, S. Hazard, R. McMillan, Mr. La Valle, Director. The Marching and Concert Bands had a successful year. Rehearsals in the summer of 1978 led to a parade at Mar- riott’s Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. The band also marched in parades within the community during the sum- mer, and did an excellent job in the Wo-Zha-Wa Parade at Wisconsin Dells. With the beginning of school, the band was on the foot- ball field with the most complicated and exciting shows ever The band gave Poynette High something to be really proud of. The spirited pep band played popular songs at every bas- ketball game and gave our team enthusiastic support. Several concerts were also performed during the year; many band members participated in Solo and Ensemble contests. The major goal of the band this year was a trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Several fund raising activities, as well as generous donations from community groups, helped the band to go. The band will be flying to Florida in June of 1979. The many long hours of hard work have been well worth it because this has been a great year that everyone will always remember. FLAG CORPS: F. Fandrich, J. Humphrey, K. Bauer, K. Rortvedt, J. Koeppcl, S. Cragg, S. Paske, J. Smith, P. Vina..co, C. MacDonald, H. Ma- son, D. Krudop, L. Nelson, L. Roesch. 59 FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORE CHORUS BACK ROW: D. George, D. Bennett, K. Knutcson, B. Delfosse, D. Hall, J. Noble, P. Schoeneberg, B. Peterson, P. Manke, J. Schliesman. FOURTH ROW: M. McWilliams, T. Ladenthin, R. Colstad, S. Teeter, E. Fisk, C. Nodich, T. Smith, R. Mount ford, M. Megow, S. Hazard, B. Skaar, K. Sopha. THIRD ROW': J. Gray, M. Bowers, M. Laurizten, L. Gates, M. Waugh, S. Cragg, L. Berna. J. Tomczak, D. Ryce, K. Caldwell, B. Hayes, S. Nonn, M. Marquardt, M. Falk, K. Chapman. SECOND ROW: C. Roth, H. Mason, D. Humphrey, L. Hanson, C. Rittmeyer, K. Saager, L. Stencil, K. Vogts, L. Stcingraeber, T. Elsing, J. Johnson, S. Carolan, V. Sheppard, L. Ziegler, L. Briede. FRONT ROW: L. Nelson, J. Koeppel, D. Wade, K. Bower, M. Hebei, M. Mountford, R. Woodward, T. Ladenthin, S. Seaman, L. Panas, S. Stapelmann, S. Icenogle, S. Nelson. BACK ROW: M. McWilliams, S. Icenogle, D. Wade, D. Lake, S. Hebei, V. Vogts, R. Mountford, E. Dushek, C. Grinde, E. Knuteson, E. Roth, S. Vangsnes, L. Briede, J. Kotnik. SECOND ROW: D. Miles, C. Bacr- wolf, J. Schliesman, S. McMillan, M. Falk., J. Noble, G. LaFave, K. Halvorsen. FRONT ROW: P. Mountford, P. Manke, C. Anderson, B. Peterson, N. Mountford, S. Funk. P. Smith, N. Caldwell, L. Johnson, D. Tomlinson, M. Garske, S. Brendel. SWING CHOIR 60 BACK ROW: L. Johnson, H. Ledin, G. Frank, S. Vangsnes, P. Smith, M. Garske, K. Halvorsen, R. Yonkee, R. McMillan. FOURTH ROW: B. Hahn, B. Nelson, J. Kotnik, C. Grinde, C. Richter, S. Hebei, M. Haney, D. Miles, R. Reuter, G. Georgeson, A. Kaltenberg. THIRD ROW: E. Roth, N. Mountford, T. Knoke, M. Schmidt, M. Schoeneberg, B. Moll, G. LaFave, R. Haas, N. CaldweU, G Baerwolf, L. Scott, S. HoU, D. Ashmore, P. Hoyhcim. SECOND ROW: C. Radewan, S. Gray, D. Tomlinson, P. Vinasco, S. Brendel, D. Krudop, E. Knuteson, J. Han- ick, S. Schneider, L. Shaw, S. Priske, G Teeter, V. Breunig, R. Wood- ward, L. Dykstra. FRONT ROW: V. Vogts, L. Everson, S. Funk, S. McMillan, E. Dushek, B. Erstad, G Anderson, M. Falk, F. Schmidt, D. Lake, S. Spaeth, C. Mountford, V. Gray, P. Mountford, R. Curtis. CONCERT The chorus had another busy year, beginning with the Swing Choir’s perfor- mance at the State Fair in August. On October 7, twelve students were selected to participate in the Fall Choral Festival in Stevens Point. Those who attended benefited a great deal from this experience. As Christmas approached the chorus practiced for its “Concert at Christmas Time,” which was presented to a full house. With the start of the second semester, we began learning music for the All- Conference Chorus Day held in Rio on January 27. Preparation for the Solo Ensemble Day and the Band Chorus Contest were especially exciting since both events were held in Poynette this year. 61 Senior Girls’ Triple Trio Junior Girls’ Triple Trio F reshman-Sophomore Girls Triple Trio Senior Girls’ Barbershop Junior-Senior Boys’ Mixed Quartet Sophomore Girls Triple Trio Freshman Girls Triple Trio Sophomore Boys Barbershop 62 Junior Madrigal Junior-Senior Double Quartet Junior-Senior Double Quartet Freshman-Sophomore Double Quartet SOLO- ENSEMBLE GROUPS Accompanists Freshman Madrigal Senior Madrigal Sophomore Madrigal FILM PUSHERS BACK ROW: K. Koepke, G. Linderwell, H. Ledin, A. Kaltcnberg, P. Nicholson, D. Stahl, S. Oppor, C. Mountl'ord, D. Tomlinson. Godt, S. Icenogle. FRONT ROW: Mr. Dann. Adviser, W. Gayan, T. This year’s Photo Club was one of the busiest and best ever. Dedicated members like senior Gordon Linderwell, have done much to build this annual. The practical experience provided by the club has benefited all who are in it and they are capable of using it in every day life; there is always somebody from the club taking pictures at the sports activities. The club has benefited from the experience of adviser, Mr. Dann. The beginners learned how to operate a camera while the more experienced members learned special techniques. BACK ROW: C. Brockcl, Assistant Coach Mrs. Hilgendorf, Assistant Coach Mr. Harms, Head Coach Mrs. VonHadcn, C. Rittmcycr, L. Bcrna. FRONT ROW: A. Kaltenberg, C. Grindc, J. Johnson, E. Knute- son, S. Spaeth, S. Nonn, K. Saagcr. ABSENT: D. Shumate. C. Brock- el, S. Gray, S. Tomlinson, T. Cuff, J. Cutsforth, M. Mountford, M. Dorn, C. Olson, G. Jeschkc, E. Parker, P. Smith. NEVER AT A LOSS FOR WORDS The PHS Forensics team came back 22 members strong this year. Work started after Thanksgiving and final preparations were made for the March 15 Sub-District contest at Wis. Dells. Those receiving an “A” rating in Sub- District advanced to the District Con- test at Whitewater on March 31. Mem- bers who received superior rating at district moved on to the State Compe- tition. Members of the Poynette team entered into such categories as original oratory, play acting, storytelling, prose reading, poetry reading, declamation, four-minute speech, and interpretive theatre. Each category provided an opportunity to explore different types of literature while building skills for better self expression. Thanks to our Coach, Mrs. Von Haden and her assistants, Mr. Harms and Mrs. Hilgendorf for helping our team do so well this year. 65 JOINT OWNERS IN SPAIN Cast of Characters Left to Right: Sonja Johnson, Maureen t alk, DeEtte Tomlinson. In Garbage Can: Mr. Harms. Absent: Faith Fandrich. Miss Dyer Miss Fullerton Mrs. Mitchell Mrs. Blair Director DeEtte Tomlinson Sonja Johnson Faith Fandrich Maureen Falk Mr. Harms What happens when two cantankerous old ladies are put to- gether in a room in a nursing home, two people who are very different in their ways. The fun begins when the only apparent solution is dividing the room with a chalk line. Poynette again hosted the Conference One-Act Play Contest. 66 THE DIARY OF ADAM EVE BACK ROW: Carol Brockel, Mrs. Klamik. MIDDLE ROW: Joe Kotnik, Chris Brockel, FRONT ROW: Ron Shumate. Cast of Characters Eve Carol Brockel Adam Ron Shumate Snake Joe Kotnik Student director Chris Brockel Director Mrs. Klamik Adam and Eve discover each other in the Garden of Eden and record their experiences on stone tablets. Eve tries to knock down a few stars to wear in her hair... discovers the beauty of fire . . . talks to her reflection in the pool, thinking it’s her sister... pleads with Adam not to go swimming over Niagara Falls, or at least go over in a barrel. At last, however, when they leave the Garden, Adam and Eve discover their enduring love and need for each other. THREE ON A HE A TH TOP: Dan Seaman, MIDDLE: Bruce Volden, Bob Rittmeyer. FRONT: Mr. Harms. Cast of Characters He on Right He in Center He on Left Lad Director Dan Seaman Bob Rittmeyer Carl Olson Bruce Volden Mr. Harms Three highwaymen (robbers) have been caught and hanged by the authorities. Although these have been bad men, they cannot die until they are united once again with a young lad they had befriended. This gruesome scene takes place on a heath (hill) in England. The special effects of this play made it an unusual one. This play won an A rating at the district and a B at the sub- district contest this year. 68 HESSIE OF THE HILLS Standing: Mr. Harms. Third Row: F. Puntney, S. Spaeth, C. Brockel. Second Row: R. Boehm, Perla, B. Volden. Front Row: D. Tomlin- son, M. Falk, L. Scott. CAST OF CHARACTERS Parson Bumble . . . . Pa Crackett........ Ma Crackett........ Hessie............. Arkansas........... Berthy............. Aunt Suzy.......... Abbie Snapp........ Grandpappy......... Elmer Applerust . . . Daniel P. Duckworth . .FrancisPuntney ......Mike Curtis . . . .Perla Vinasco . . . Maureen Falk DeEtte Tomlinson . . . Lynette Scott . . Rhonda Boehm ......Sue Spaeth . . . Randy Boehm . . . .Chris Brockel . . . Bruce Volden “Hessie of the Hills” is a hilarious story about Hessie Crackett, and her hillbilly family. Hessie is a backwoods girl with a secret craving for “larnin.” Her opportunity to learn presents itself in the form of a young man, Daniel P. Duckworth, a soil tester from a big city. Hessie runs off and comes back a year later with Daniel to find her sister marrying Elmer, Hessie’s fiance. Arkansas, the sister, is not about to give up her man, so Hessie renounces her old engagement and becomes engaged to Daniel instead. Throughout the whole course of events, colorful fam- ily members create many small problems that are solved in the funniest possible way. From the family quarrel in the beginning, to the wedding at the end, it is a delightful, fast-paced play. 69 FFA, A BRIGHTER FUTURE— POYNETTE CHAPTER BACK ROW: M. Sanders, R. Redell, R. Reuter, G. Georgeson, J. Nelson B. Herschleb, T. Ladcnthin, J. Schmidt. THIRD ROW: Mr. Proctor, Adviser, K. Ziegler, R. Vogts, T. Breneman, P. Manke, J. Elsing, K. Seymour, R. Waugh, M. Breunig. SECOND ROW: D. Smith, E. Blazek, S. Crawford, C. Pribbonow, D. Morse, A. Kaltenberg, K. Sopha, E. Wilkins, D. Ashmore, FRONT ROW: D. Lake, D. Nelson, S. VanEtten, B. Rittmeyer, R. Mountford, R. Baerwolf, J. Erstad, G. Rhiner FFA Members attend 1978 Farm Progress Days 70 GOLDEN PAST Parliamentary Procedure Workshop Participants FFA OFFICERS 1978-’79: BACK ROW: Dawn Lake-President; John Erstad, Reporter; Reed Baerwolf, Parliamentarian; Donna Nelson, Secretary. FRONT ROW: Scott Van Etten, Vice- President; Bob Rittmeyer, Treasurer; Roger Mountford, Sentinel; Gary Rhiner, Chaplain. During the summer months the FFA participated in the State FFA Conven- tion, Southwest Wisconsin Livestock Judging, Swine Selection School, Farm Progress Days, Columbia County Fair, Wisconsin State Fair, and other events. After school started, our first event was Homecoming, where the FFA built the bonfire and a float. The Chapter also participated in many judging con- tests, such as the World Expo, Swine judging, FFA Parliamentary Procedure Contest and others. The teachers were treated to a break- fast by Chapter members during the National FFA Week in February. Radio announcements, articles in the news- paper, and other activities took place during the week. In the spring of the year, we partici- pated in Platteville Skills Day leading to the State FFA judging contest. The Chapter wrapped up its activi- ties with the annual spring banquet to recognize outstanding work of the members. 71 BACK ROW: B. Larson, T. Ace, T. Kiefer, D. Penland, L. Urban. FRONT ROW: L. Roesch, K. Weekley, S. Spaeth, N. Sugden, Mrs. SECOND ROW: J. Anderson, J. Preston, K. Gabbci, S. Schneider. Webster. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS The FHA was active in many com- munity service projects this year. In the fall, club members put in a lot of hard work at the concession stand during football games. They also re- ceived first place on their Homecom- ing float. The goal of the Future Homemakers of America is “to help youth assume their roles in society through home economics education in the areas of personal growth, family life, vocational preparation and community involve- ment.” (from the By-Laws of the Wisconsin FHA HERO Association) Future Homemakers of America-Home Econo- BACK ROW: D. Crawford, V. Pres: K. Weekley, Treas; J. Anderson. Sec; D. Penland, mics Related Occupations Recreation leader. FRONT ROW: B. Larson, Parlia.; S. Spaeth, Pres.; S. Schneider. Reporter; K. Gabbei, Historian. BACK ROW: S. Bakken, B. Price, T. Roth, L. Roth, M. Cutsforth, S. Nelson. SECOND ROW: P. Colvin, L. Gabbei, L. Urban, P. Price, F. Schmidt, L. Gates, D. Wade. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Hilgendorf, M. Falk, D. Tyler, W. Dillingham, S. Johnson, D. Tomlinson, T. Gabbei. THIS IS WHERE THE ACTION IS OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Debbie Wade, Parliamentarian; Jane Nicholson, Historian; Donna Ashmore, President; Maureen Falk, Secretary-Treasurer; DeEtte Tomlinson, Vice-president. Students in Action for Education was involved in several activities this year. During Homecoming, the club made posters. Student guides and baby sitters were provided by SAE for Parent-Teacher Conferences. 73 CHECKITIN. . . CHECKITOUT. .. BACK ROW: S. Crawford, J. Nicholson, T. Stine, J. Tomczak, L. Tomlinson, M. Falk, S. Johnson, S. Nelson. FRONT ROW: W. Dill- Stencel, M. Cutsforth, S. Spaeth, J. Richter. SECOND ROW: D. ingham, M. McWilliams. 74 BACK ROW: S. Crawford, J. Nicholson, J. Tomczak, J. Schlicsman, Williams, D. Tomlinson. FRONT ROW: W. Dillingham L Stencel, D. Anderson, K. Vogts, M. Lauritzen, S. Johnson, M. Me- Lights . . . Camera . . . Action! The purpose of audio-visual assistants is to help teachers run many of the complicated pro- jectors and other A.V. machines With an assistant to operate these machines, the teacher has more time to teach the class. There were more audio-visual assistants this year than ever be- fore, and their services were much appreciated. 75 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: BACK ROW: D. Nelson, C. Mounfford, D. Tomlinson, S. Johnson, Mrs. LaFave, Adviser. FRONT ROW: J. Johnson, E. Knuteson, M. Falk, W. Hebei, F. Schmidt, T. Knoke. Absent: P. Mountford. “MASTERMINDS” The National Honor Society consists of students that are evaluated on their scholarship, service, leadership, and char- acter. Members are chosen by a Faculty Evaluation Commit- tee, which is made up of the adviser and two faculty members. This year’s officers were Jay Johnson, President; Ellen Knuteson, Vice-president; Maureen Falk, Treasurer; and Tammy Knoke, Secretary. These officers and their Adviser, Mrs. LaFave, helped to organize the banquet on March 20th during which members were inducted into the PHS Chapter of the National Honor Society. NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY-BACK ROW: T. Breneman, K. Vogts, C. Brockel, J. Nicholson, M. Lauritzen. FRONT ROW: D. Wade, L. Stencil, S. Icenoglc. 76 BACK ROW: F. Schmidt, W. Hebei, D. Lake, L. Hanson, T. Kiefer, J Brockel, L. Berna, S. Cragg, C. Brockel, M. Waugh, M. Lauritzen, V. Sheppard. SECOND ROW: S. Nonn, L. Gates, J. Gray, D. Ashmore, P. Hoyheim, C. Radewan, J. Smith, D. Wade, L. Everson, S. Funk, C. MacDonald, G. Zimmerman. FRONT ROW: E. Peterson, J. Falk, D. Hathaway, W. Dillingham, P. Smith, E. Larson, P. Price, W. Haupt, Mrs. Klamik, adviser. EL CLUB DE ESPANOL Poynette High School's first Spanish Club originated in the fall of 1969 with Miss Garrett as its adviser. Today this active organization has over thirty members and a new adviser, Mrs. Klamik. This year club members worked on a float during Home- coming week, and later saw a performance by the Jose Molina Spanish Dancers. All in all it was a fun year, and the members of the Spanish Club were able to learn a lot from their experi- ences together. BACK ROW: Sonja Johnson, president; Carol Brockel, vice president; Mrs. Klamik, adviser; Lori Everson, treasurer. FRONT ROW: Paul Smith, secretary. WE’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES BACK ROW: P. Mount ford, V. Gray, D. Lake, C. Teeter, R. Ohne- sorge, N. Mountford, M. Schoeneberg, S. Holi, C Anderson, S. Priske, M. Schmidt. FIFTH ROW: K. MacDonald, D. Krudop, B. Erstad, M. Rasmussen, C. Radewan, N. Mason, C. Baerwolf, D. Shumate, E. Lar- son, S. Paskey, L. Stencel, L Templin, D. Wade, K. Saager. FOURTH ROW: E. Knuteson, P. Elsing, M. Falk, H. Mason, T. Robinson, J. Falk, T. Stine, T. Boyd, J. Smith, C. MacDonald, W. Haupt, P. Price. THIRD ROW: N. Caldwell, C. Roth, M. Marquardt, R. Woodward, K. Vogts, J. Gray, F. Fandrich, J. Hanick, E. Roth, D. Hendrickson, S. Priske, K. Rortvedt. SECOND ROW: G. LaFave, B. Moll, M. Falk, M. Mielke, S. McMillan, V. Vogts, D. Ashmore, K. Hayes, V. Breunig, L Everson, S. Funk, L. Scott, K. Bauer. FRONT ROW: P. Hoyheim, S. Seaman, E. Dushek, L. Palmer, R. Woodward, T. Knoke, Mrs. Richter, Adviser. Pep Club Officers: Mary Schmidt, President; Tammy Knoke, Vice- President; Jami Hanick, Treasurer. ABSENT: Lynette Scott, Secretary. The Poynette Pep Club has had a very active year. They held many fund raising activities where they sold Poynette Indian penants and buttons. They helped decorate the gym for Homecoming and gave their fullest support at all sports activities. BACK ROW: LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Woodward, P. Shaw, J. Midthun, S. Hoil, C. Teeter, R. Ohnesorge. SIXTH ROW: N. Mountford, M. Schoencberg, D. Ashmore, M. Schmidt. FIFTH ROW: J. Tompkins, T. Knoke, M. Hebei, S. Priskc. FOURTH ROW: R. Onstad, R. Mount- ford, C. Steingraeber, R. Yonkee. THIRD ROW: D. Seaman, M. Garske, D. Miles, R. Megow. SECOND ROW: E. Dushek, C. Baer- wolf, D. Hathaway, J. Falk, S. Icenogle. FRONT ROW: N. Mason, L. Palmer. TO MAKE P.H.S. GREAT The P.H.S. Varsity Club remained one of the most active groups in school. It started the year by selling ads which were used in programs for all home athletic events. The game ball was raffled off at Homecoming, and they ran concession stands. Thanks to our adviser. Mr. Tomlinson, for doing an excellent job. Left to Right: Vicc-Pres., S. Brendcl, Treas., G. Nelson, Sec., L. Pal- mer, Pres., R. Megow. 79 BACK ROW: J. Schuster, D. Seaman, M. Brocket, Mr. Aunan. SECOND C. Neess. FRONT ROW: J. Powers, R. McMillan, J. Hanick, R. Chapman, ROW: G. Underwell, S. Gray, J. Gray, D. Lake, J. Johnson, M. Garske, G. Frank, B. Ulrich, A. Brasda, J. Dorn Under the new and capable management of Mr. Aunan, the Poynette High School Chess Club was revived this year after four years of dormancy. The twenty-plus members learned various strategic and tactical skills of chess from instruction as well as from actual game experience. Members met after school and dur- ing activity periods as a group, and also played many games on their own time. The club provided memorable and enjoyable ex- periences for all its participants and now hopes for longevity at Poynette High. QxPch??; RxQmate AN HISTORIC CHESS GAME at MADISON MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL. 2 10 79 WHITE BLACK T. Wristey M. Brockel 1. P-QR4? N-QB3 2. P-QR5 NxP?? 3. N-KR3?? P-KR3? 4. P-K4! P-K4! 5. P-Q4 P-Q4 6. PxQP PxP 7. Resigns? Laughs! 80 BACK ROW: Mrs. Richter, Coach, N. Mason, G Anderson, S. Priske, A. Hilgenberg, J. Falk, S. McMillan, V. Vogts, D. Lake, M. Schoen- eberg, C. Baerwolf. SEATED: J. Richter, Mgr. M. Schmidt, N. Cald- well, C. Teeter, R. Ohnesorge, N. Mountford, S. Holl, Mgr. Bump, Set, Spike This year’s varsity team was much improved over last year, but we couldn’t come up with a winning sea- son. Many of the matches were close but we lost by only a few points. The team worked well together and the season was enjoyed by all. 82 BACK ROW: J.V. Ms. Groshek, Coach, T. Boyd, S. Johnson, K. Rortvedt, K. Chapman, S. Priske, L. Gates, P. Mack, J. Ewald. SEC- OND ROW: S. Icenogle, D. Shumate, K. Vogts, L. Steingraeber, K. Caldwell, T. Kiefer, P. Elsing, H. Mason, J. Gray. FRONT ROW: L. Stencel, C. Rittmeyer, D. Wade, C Brocket, C. Roth, M. Marquardt, M. Falk, L. Hanson. We’re Setting Up Junior Varsity started the season with Ms. Groshek as its new coach. Because of the large turn out, the girls were divided into two teams. This way the girls were able to participate in more games. They will be an asset to the Varsity team next year. 83 The Long and Winding Road i i,.'-.' : V • A BACK ROW: J. Johnson, M. Brockel, M. Garske, C. Grindc, D. Elp- hick, T. Landmann. SECOND ROW: Coach Garske, D. Nelson, G Mountford, B. Skaai, S. Nelson, L. Briede, Manager, G. Lindcrwcll. FRONT ROW: J. Powers, S. Wollschlager, M. Lauxitzen, K. Dors- horst. 1 84 This was the first year Poynette was able to field two complete Cross Country teams-one boys’ and one girls’. Although the boys’ team felt the absence of last year’s six seniors, they improved slightly over last season’s record. The girls’ squad, paced by Kim Dorshorst and Linda Briede, made the first complete girls’ team a truly memorable experience. All athletes worked hard and bettered their times throughout the year. f 85 “Work and Be Great In 78” The 1978 Varsity football team finished the season with an impressive 7-2 record. The Indians outscored their opponents 236-89 for the year, the highlight being an 18-7 upset victory over Pardeeville. Most valuable player Lowell Johnson amassed 1018 yards rushing and scored 14 touchdowns to pace the Poynette offense, while captain Randy Megow led the defense with 80‘ i tackles for the year. The team also benefited greatly from the outstanding punting of most improved player John Midthun, who averaged 37.8 yards per punt, and the strong placekicking of senior Tony Elsing. Named to the Dual County All-Conference team were Randy Megow and Lowell Johnson on offense, and John Mid- thun, Randy Megow and Dan Seaman on Defense. John Dushek received honorable mention. With some 35 underclassmen from this year’s squad returning next year, the Poynette varsity football team should continue to be strong in years to come. BACK ROW: T. Sveunt, B. Crawford, D. Lapacek, S. Hustad, T. Vest, R. Boehm. NINTH ROW: J. Noble, J. Kotnik, R. Baerwolf, S. Vangnes. R. Vogts. EIGHTH ROW: J. Dorshorst, C. Luessman, J. Schliesman. SEVENTH ROW: G. Rhiner, B. Hoyheim, R. Yonkee. SIXTH ROW: S. Van Etten, T. Breneman, S. Hebei, FIFTH ROW: A Kaltenberg, B. Rittmeyer, R. Mountford, J. Erstad, S. Breunig, T. Pafford, C. Steingraebcr. FOURTH ROW: J. Dushek, R. Megow, L. John- son, K. Twing, D. Miles, P. Mankc, B. Peterson. THIRD ROW: J. Moll, D. Seaman. SECOND ROW: J. Mid- thun, T. Elsing. FRONT ROW: Eric Thurston. Brad Ritter, Bruce Ritter. s2r BACK ROW: G. Rhincr, M. Breunig, J. Erstad. SECOND S. Hustad. FRONT ROW: J. SchUesman, P. Manke, C. Lues- ROW: D. Lapacek, B. Peterson, B. Crawford, D. Ashmore, sman, J. Noble, R. Mountford. Shining Stars Monday evenings brought excitement this year for the many who saw the J.V. Football team in action. Finishing the season with a record of 4 wins, 2 losses, members of this squad gained valu- able experience which will be evident on the Var- sity next year. 88 BACK ROW: Coach L Laison, K. Knuteson, K. Sopha. D. Lampkins, R. Colstad, P. Schoeneberg, E. Fisk, M. Megow, D. Chapman, S. He- P. Disher, J. Schmidt, T. Cibulka, R. Rcdell, B. Delfosse, C. Crowl, bel, S. Teeter, T. Ladenthin, R. Gilbertson. J. Kutzke, Coach T. Tenpas. FRONT ROW: D. Waugh, E. Wilkins, Practice Makes Perfect Under the direction of coaches Tom Tenpas and Leon Larson, the boys’ fresh- man football team started practice in August. They started and ended their sea- son with victories over Pardeeville and Lodi, who they beat for the first time in four years, going back to 1975. The Junior Indians lost four tough ball games all by the score of 6-0 in the middle. Coach Tenpas added that, “The mark of this team, and what 1 admired about these young men the most, was that they didn’t quit.” Poynette and the J.V. coaches can look for good things to come next year with this group of young Indian football players. 89 We Have Spirit Yes, We Do CHEERLEADERS Rhonda Woodward Tammy Knoke Pam Hoyheim Louise Palmer Eileen Dushek Sue Seaman MASCOTS Lori Everson Kathy Saager 3 CONFERENCE GREEN LAKE K REGIONAL curl' 5 H t 6 L°otAGE H T ,3 PORTA FROSH BB 3 WASTFIELD T 6 PARNEEVILLET 13 PRANCETON 16 RIOT “Dude” County Conference The Muppets Invade PHS Maybe if I can get away ... And this is my Renee Richards imitation! 91 Yeh, I’d hit a guy with glasses on! The varsity girls enjoyed a suc- cessful season under head coach Mr. Hamshire, finishing with a 10-6 con- ference record. The season was high- lighted when the team handed Mon- tello its only conference loss of the season by defeating them 38-37. Connie Baerwolf became the team’s leading scorer by tallying 220 points. She and last year’s MVP Patti Shaw also dominated the boards, pulling down a combined 52S rebounds. The graduating seniors will be sorely missed, but the talented under-classmen are capable of carry- ing on the winning tradition. The future looks bright for girls’ basket- ball at Poynette High School. LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Woodward, D. Nelson, S. Johnson, A. Hilgenberg, S. Brendel, S. Priske, P. Shaw, M. Schoeneberg, C. Baerwolf, N. Ma- son, L. Palmer, N. Caldwell. HAMSHIRE’S HOOPSTERS Jay ve es The freshmen and sophomores on the junior varsity basketball team learned many new skills under the new coach. Miss Brereton. Sparked by the scoring of Rhoda Woodward, who had 151 points, the team finished the season with an 8-7 record. The experience the girls gained, combined with their height should make them valuable players next year. Nov. 25, 1978 Poynette 49 Lodi 48 H Dec. 1, 1978 Poynette 40 Westfield 41 H Dec. 5, 1978 Poynette 60 Montello 57 T Dec. 8, 1978 Poynette 73 Green Lake 66 H Dec. 15, 1978 Poynette 51 Pardeeville 62 H Jan. 1, 1979 Poynette 72 Fall River 48 T Jan. 9, 1979 Poynette 58 Cambria 51 H Jan. 12, 1979 Poynette 47 Rio 61 T Jan. 26, 1979 Poynette 66 Montello 58 T Jan. 30, 1979 Poynette 58 Lake Mills 72 T Feb. 2, 1979 Poynette 59 Green Lake 51 T Feb. 3, 1979 Poynette 68 Randolph 70 H Feb. 6, 1979 Poynette 57 Pardeeville 69 T Feb. 9, 1979 Poynette 94 Fall River 52 H Feb. 13, 1979 Poynette 78 Princeton 56 T Feb. 16, 1979 Poynette 55 Rio 77 H Feb. 20, 1979 Poynette 49 Westfield 59 T Feb. 23, 1979 Poynette 42 Randolph 56 T Feb. 27, 1979 Poynette 55 Waunakee 49 De Forest Mar. 1, 1979 Poynette 52 Wis. Dells 55 Poynette The Indian cagers, under head coach Gene Mason, Finished with a 10-10 record this year, the highlight of which was a 55-49 upset over Waunakee in sub-regional tournament play. The team was led by MVP Gaylord Nelson, who racked up 389 points on the year and led the conference in scoring. He was also the only player unanimously selected for first team all-conference honors. Other scoring leaders were John Midthun, who received honorable mention all-conference, with 225 points, Dan Seaman with 154, and MIP Marty Brocket with 84. DEVIL VARSITY: BACK ROW: Coach, Mr. Mason, John Midthun, Russ FRONT ROW: Jeff Noble, Clark Luessman, Jay Johnson, Dan Sea- Yonkec, Ron Shumate, Marty Brockcl, Mike Garske, Gaylord Nelson. man, Jim Cook, Kevin McNicol. “DEFENSE” Under the enthusiastic direction of Mr. Ewald, the J.V. Basketball team had an excellent season. Defense was emphasized, as the Indians swarmed the opposi- tion. Cries of “Pressure, pressure!” could often be heard at the games. The boys learned a great deal, which should help them in years to come. PRESSURE!! BACK ROW: G. Rhiner, T. Breneman, J. Nelson, R. Vogts, H. Craw- ford, P. Manke, S. Hustad. FRONT ROW: Coach Ewald. BACK ROW: Tim Smith, Pat Schoeneberg, Ron Rcdell, Jay Schmidt, Pete Disher, Mike Me- gow. FRONT ROW: BiU Bradley, Karl Knute- son, Ed Wilkins, Tom Ladenthin, Jason Kutz- ke. The 9th Brigade The Freshman basketball team completed a .500 sea- son under head coach Mr. Tomlinson this year. It was a learning experience for the team, as fundamental basket- ball skills were stressed throughout the year. Leading scorers were Pat Schoeneberg and Jay Schmidt. 97 BACK ROW: Sue Funk, Rhonda Woodward, Lynnette Scott. MIDDLE ROW: Tammy Knoke, Sonja McMillan. FRONT ROW: Maureen Falk, Lori Everson, Perla Vinasco. BACK ROW: Skip Jeff Funk, Third Renee Ohnesorgc. FRONT ROW: Second Curt Grinde, Lead Terri Robinson. Mixing It Up! Lead Ellen Roth, Second Carl Olson, Third Chris Teeter, Skip John Du shek. TOP: Lead Jimmy Powers. BOTTOM: Skip Nancy Mountford, Third Steve Vangsnes, Second Julie Falk. The Poynette Curlers opened their season with Mixed Curl- ing. All four teams did a fine job, and they placed second in the league. As always, the mixed teams had a lot of fun and are looking forward to the rest of the season. Skip Jim Schuster, Third Vicki Vogts, Lead Debbie Wade, Second Fran- cis Puntney. 99 VARSITY: Lead Curt Grinde; Third, John Dushck; Coach, Mr. Megow; Skip, Jeff Funk; Second, Steve Vangsnes. ON THE ROCKS Tltc Varsity and JV Curlers, under Coach Lee Megow, “iced” an identical season record of two wins and four losses. The team was pitted against Lodi, Portage and Pardeeville during six league matches. The Varsity also took part in the Wausau Bonspiel and placed third in Sectional play which was held February 15-17. The Indian Curlers had an enjoyable season, and did a fine job in representing Poynette High School. PHS Girls Take STATE CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP VARSITY: Renee Ohnesorge, Lead: Julie I'alk, Second; Coach Walker; Chris Teeter, Third; Nancy Mountford, Skip. The Poynette High Girls’ Curling team turned in another excellent season under Coach Margo Walker. The girls chalked up an impressive season record of four wins and two losses, playing Portage, Lodi, and Pardeeville. The Varsity again won the Wausau Bonspiel for the fourth con- secutive year, and placed second in Sec- tional play. The girls went undefeated at LaCrosse and brought the State Champi- onship trophy back to Poynette. If this year was any indication, the PHS girls’ curling program is bound to remain very strong in years to come. J.V: Karen Vogts, Skip; Terri Robinson, Third; Kari Bauer, Second, Sue Icenogle, Lead. VARSITY BACK ROW: Dan Ashmore, Randy Megow, Jon Erstad_ Hoyheim, Ed Fisk, Scott Teeter, Scott Hazard, Roger Onstad, Roger Lowell Johnson, Brad Peterson, Tom Sveum. FRONT ROW: Brian Mountford, Harold Ledin. WE’VE GOT THE MOVES J.V. BACK ROW: Randy Boehm, Kirk Sopha, Todd Cibulka, Joe Tompkins, Ron Hcrwig. FRONT ROW: Walter Gayan, Mark Sanders, Kevin Seymour, Mark McWilliams. Lowell Johnson Section Wrestler and MVP The Poynette Wrestling Squad finished third in conference this year with a fine 7-5 dual meet record. Some of the outstand- ing individual achievements this year included Lowell Johnson’s 20-3-1 season record and his trip to sectionals: Ed Fisk’s team-leading 18 second pin, and his 8 pin total for the year; and the quickest J.V. pin by rookie of the year, Todd Cibulka. Lead- ership for the 20-man squad was provided in part by Most Valu- able Wrestler Lowell Johnson and Team Captain Randy Megow. Sophomore Jon Erstad, with an 18-5 season record, was voted Most Improved. With 17 underclassmen return- ing next year, Poynette can ex- pect a very successful future for wrestling. ? vm Vri j r ® LOVE THAT WRESTLING ____I MASCOTS: Maureen Falk, Perla Vinasco. ff A BACK ROW: Holly Mason. FRONT ROW: Colleen MacDonald, Elileen Dushek, Mary Schmidt. 104 “A REALLY B-I-G ” On February 24th, a Family Fun Night was held in Poy- ment Brothers” to Dolly Parton, and a “Pink Panther Peddler” lette to help our band raise money for its trip to Florida. merchandise auction. The evening not only brought pleasure Highlights of the evening included a slave auction, a “Bong and excitement to the audience, but it also helped to raise Show” with local talent featured ranging from the “Excite- over S3400 for the band’s trip to Florida. The crowd goes “ape” over the “Go Bananas.” Dawn singing about “Wolf Creek Pass” Mr. La Valle and Paul on their way to Disney World. Me and my shadow” 105 BACK ROW D Ryce S Cragg L. Berna, T. Godt. SECOND ROW: S. FRONT ROW: L. Gates, P. Vinasco, S. Funk, Mrs. Richter, Adviser. Icenogle, S. Nonn, M.LauriUen, J. Johnson, D. Lake, W. HebeL D. Humphrey, J. Humphrey, L. Gates. DISCO FEVER As disco is in, our theme this year is, “Disco Fever!” Solo- ist, Laura Gates, is one of the five seniors. Three of the seniors: Laura Gates, Wendy Hebei, and Joette Richter, have been in the show for six years, starting in seventh grade. Co-Chairmen for the show are Sara Bergquist, in charge of decorating, and Wendy Hebei, in charge of music. Thank you, Mrs. Richter, for the unending effort in mak- ing our show a success this, and every other year. 106 PHS GOLFERS GET INTO THE SWING OF THINGS GOLF SQUAD: Coach Dann, S. Brcunig, R. Bacrwolf, R. Vogts, K. Bauer, S. Funk. ABSENT: D. Anderson, K. Koepke, B. Crawford, S. Teeter, C. Urban, G. Carolan. The Indian Golf Squad “got into the swing of things” this Spring and returned 11 members strong. The team had two returning lettermen, Reed Baerwolf and Roger Vogts. Nine of the ten Dual County Conference schools had golf teams this year. The season ran from the end of April to the end of May. The Conference golf meet was held at Berlin on May 16, where the young squad did a fine job in representing our school. Poynette had no seniors on the squad this year, but this season helped give the squad valuable experience which will surely show in the years to come. BACK ROW: L. Palmer, S. Icenogle, K. Eichorst, S. Paskey. FOURTH ROW: T. Boyd, C. Mountford, D. Penland, L. Hanson, M. Lauritzen, L. Pannis, V. Sheppard. THIRD ROW: Mr. Garskc, E. Dushek, R. Woodward, M. Mountford, L. Steingracber, J. Ewald, T. Ace, J. Fisk, Mrs. Garskc. SECOND ROW: Manager C. MacDonald, C. Brockel, L. Briede, J. Johnson, K. Dorshorst, S. Ace, K. Hayes. FRONT ROW: M. Mielke, S. McMillan, P. Hoyhcim, D. Ashmore, D. Hathaway, J. Falk, M. Hebei. PO YNETTE GIRLS ON LSD 108 LONG, SLOW DISTANCE Long, slow distance was again the theme of the girls’ track training program, and it proved to be as successful as it has been in the past. The team gave many good per- formances in all their meets, especially the second annual Pauquette Invitational and the Conference Meet. The nine returning letterwinners provided the neces- sary leadership, while the underclassmen supplied plenty of enthusiasm. They worked together to make the season a successful one. RETURNING LETTERWINNERS-BACK ROW: L. Palmer, J. Fisk, K. Hayes. THIRD ROW: D. Ashmore, D. Hathaway. SECOND ROW: S. Icenogle, M. Hebei. FRONT ROW: J. Falk, C. Brockel. 109 BACK ROW: Mr. Tenpas, R. Shumate, B. Bennett, D. Lampkins, S. Wollschlager, D. Elphick. THIRD ROW: R. Onstad, D. Ashmore, T. Vest, K. Sopha, managers S. Priske, J. Koeppel. SECOND ROW: J. Johnson, B. Peter- son, S. VanEtten, R. Herwig, C. Grinde, A. Kaltenberg. FRONT ROW': M. Brocket, G. Nelson, D. Miles, K. Twing, L. Johnson, M. Garske. TRack sTaRs 110 This year’s track team, paced by last year’s MVP Lowell Johnson, enjoyed a very rewarding season. Although some- what weaker in the field, the Indians were strong in the run- ning and distance events and were thus able to perform well in their many meets. One of the highlights of the season was the second annual Pauquette Invitational, which brought former members of the Capitol Conference together to compete in a track meet. JUNIOR VARSITY BACK ROW: John Toso, Tra- cy Breneman, Roger Mount- ford. THIRD ROW: Rick Childs, Jeff Schliesman. Bryan Skaar, Paul Manke SECOND ROW: Pat Schoeneberg. Mike Megow, Jay Kutzke, Rick Gil- bertson, Todd Cibulka. FRONT ROW: Mr. Mason, coach, Jeff Noble, Carl Knutcson, Gark Luessman. Diamonds Are Forever VARSITY BACK ROW: Dan Dolphin, Carl Olson, Jeff Noble, Tracy Breneman, Roger Mountford. THIRD ROW: Jim Cook, Rick Childs, Jeff Schliesman, Rusty Chapman, Paul Manke. SEC- OND ROW: Scott Tomlinson, Doug Cibulka, Mitch Childs, Cory Gorman, Brian Berg, Greg Miller. FRONT ROW: Tony Elsing, Dan Seaman, John Midthun, Marty Haney, Clark Luessman, Mr. Ritter, coach. 112 There’s No Place Like Home! Although the loss of last year’s seniors was keenly felt, the Poynette Varsity Baseball Team enjoyed a fine season under coach Ritter. With only one returning letterman, this young squad learned much throughout the season. The experience gained by both the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams are sure to make Poynette’s baseball team a strong contender next year. 113 PUT A SPORT IN YOUR SPRING BACK ROW: P. Shaw, K. Chapman, K. Rortvedt, S. Priskc. FOURTH ROW: Coach Groshck, S. Brendel, M. Schoeneberg, D. Krudop, S. Priskc. K. Caldwell, J. Koepp. THIRD ROW: K. Vogts, M. Falk, M. Marquardt, C. Roth. L. Urban. K. Eichorst, S. Paskey, S. Seaman. D. Brisky. SECOND ROW: T. Michael, J. Woodward, V. Vogts, K. Saager. D. Wade, D. Shumate, J. Gray, J. Smith, J. Falk. FRONT ROW: J. Hanick, S. Johnson, C. Baerwolf, N. Caldwell, L. Palmer, B. Moll, G. Lal'avc, T. Stine. Poynettc added a “new sport to its spring” this year by adding Girls’ Softball as a competitive sport in the Dual County Conference. Under head coach Molly Groshek, and assistant Joanne Woellner, the girl sluggers began practice on March 12. Poynette began its softball season in April and played Montello, Westfield, Princeton, and Pardeeville. The girls played their eight game schedule on Tuesday and Thursday nights, and battled their way toward the regionals, which were held May 26. Girls’ Softball has come as a welcome addition to the PUS sports program, and is bound to become one of the favorites in years to come. Head Coach Molly Groshek and Assistant Coach Joanne Woellner. BOWL ’EM OVER! D. Elphick, K. Anderson, J. Noble, D. Hall, D. Anderson, S. Gray, F. Schmidt. SECOND ROW: I). George, C. Urban, A. Kaltenberg, L. Gates. FRONT ROW: J. Bradley, J. Dorshorst, J. Cutsforth, M. Dorn, W. Dillingham, R. Waugh, T. Delfosse, D. Briskey, G. Frank, G. Georgeson. BACK ROW: R. Baerwolf, R. Lake, E. Arnold, R. Maier. SIXTH ROW: R. Shumate, B. Delfosse, G. Hanson, D. Chapman. FIFTH ROW: M. Mountford, K. Vogts, K. Bauer, M. Bowers, L. Panas, V. Sheppard, M. Lauritzen, K. Dorshorst. FOURTH ROW: V. Gray, J. Richter, L. Gates, K. Penland, S. Tyler, E. Vangsncs. THIRD ROW: J. Gavinski, This year’s intramural bowling teams enjoyed an exciting, fun-filled season. Under the leadership of Mr. Hanick and Mr. Ritter, each team was able to bowl several games at the Sport Bowl in Portage. This was the third year that intramural bowl- ing has been held at Poynette High, and more people were in- volved than ever before. With the growing interest in bowling as a recreational activity, this group should be even more ac- tive in future years. 115 • v; REMEMBER, The Times of Your Life nv if .. ■ Good morning yesterday. You wake up. and time has slipped away And suddenly it's hard ijvfind the memories you left beliAuL Remember? Do you remember the laughter and the tears, the shadows of misty yesteryears? The good times and the bad you've seen, and all the others in between Remember? Do y ou remember the times of your life? Reach back tor the joy and the sorrow, put them away in your mind, lor memories are times that you can borrow, spend when you get to tomorrow. Here comes the setting sun. The seasons are passing, one by one. So gather moments while you may. collect the dreams you dreuModay. Remembe� ? Wit! yon femember the time our l| 116 LIFE Thoughts and memories, dreams and illusions all of these are a ' part of almost everyone's life. We have to learn not to look baek on the things that disappeared in the past, but to look forward to the challenge that eaeh new day brings. We need to be prepared to face whatever lies ahead with courage and not fear. Most of all. we have to accept ourselves and be what we really are. Only by living in the present really living and not just existing can anyone ever succeed in life and find tme happiness. 117