Ransom High School - Longhorn Yearbook (Ransom, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1973 volume:

THE LONGHORN 1973 Volume 13. Ransom High School Ransom, Kansas Table of Contents Administration.............................4 Seniors...................................10 Juniors.................................. 16 Sophomore.................................24 Freshmen..................................30 Junior High...............................32 Elementary................................38 Clubs.....................................46 Sports....................................64 Ads.......................................82 Thoughts From a Longhorn During a year many things fall to change. Traditions become no more and new ways of thinking spring up to take their place. In 1973 things changed too. In the nation Bobby Fischer and Boris Spasky established chess as an international sport. The draft disappeared. Eighteen-year-olds received the right to vote in both national and local elections. Due to deaths the U.S. has no living former presidents. And the country has joyfully welcomed home the Viet Nam prisoners of war ■ In the state Governor Docking is serving an unprecedented fourth term. And at RHS A student voted in a national election. Clothing styles have become dependent on in- dividual style and taste. Trees have been planted and the grass is grow- ing in front of the school. Pom-pom Girls sponsored themselves. RHS went to the State Basketball Tournament as participants. RHS has a PURPLE room, the lounge, with flowered curtains. However even with all these changes in the nation. state, and school some things remain the same. This year. as in each of the past fifty- seven years, a class of students enter the halls of RHS as freshmen. This is a world entirely new to them - that of high school life. In the coming four years they will make friends and experiment with these friends and their clothing styles. They will examine their feelings on every subject imag- inable and come up with answers that they will find aren't always right or ture. This is a time of learning. 2 r There is also a class who will be leaving RHS for the last time as a class in May When they walk out those doors for the last time , they are ending an era in their lives and stepping upon the threshhold of a new one. They are entering a time period in which they will have to learn to face the world on their own. Some will get a job . some will go to school, and some will go into the service But no matter what they do. they will be learning to stand on their own two feet, however that may be. They will have another time of learning now but it won't be of the same kind. They will try out all the answers they came up with in high school. They will begin shaping the rest of their lives In this book we tried to tell the story of one year in the lives of the students, faculty and administration of Unified District 302. Each page unfolds something precious to one or many, and we hope you enjoy sharing our experiences, both good and bad. in this year. - Joan Briand . Editor 3 mm « ■ •. ' •.� � ” ;• « «C: r — ;■■- ,,. ,•■- •s sf;KS V 5 s;;.' II � _' 4. £7 F 7! ' .« • v fluV ■ • Administration CARL THIESZEN Superintendent of Schools Grade School Principal RALPH KENWORTHY High School Principal BOARD OF EDUCATION: Bill Scott, Bob Mishler, Gale Squier, Vice President; Robert Strickler. President; Carl J. Klitzke, John Flax, K. D. Mollenkamp. Emma Anderson, Board Clerk and Secretary to the Super- Jean Huxman, Board Treasurer and intendent; Peggy Giess, Elementary Secretary. High School Secretary. 5 GERALD BUNKER Physical Education JAMES CRABTREE Counselor PATRICIA CROSSWHITE Business VIRGINIA DIETTERICH Librarian High School Faculty PRESLEY HERNDON Band STEVE HOCH Industrial Arts EDITH LINN English JON D. NUTTLE Science That's one way to grow hair, Mr. Kenworthy. After graduating from Fort Hays State College in 1972 . Miss Janel Pahls became our home economics teacher. She also sponsors Kayettes and coaches volleyball. Her hobbies are horseback riding, vol- leyball , reading, sewing. handcrafts and ice skat- ing, but she also enjoys her teaching career. The students particularly enjoyed crocheting Right, Ruth Bauer shows Miss Pahls the baby outfit she has made for her niece. Honesti The devil made me do it, Mr. Crabtree. 6 Mrs. Edith Linn Retires After 44 Years After graduating from Nebraska State College, Mrs. Linn began her teaching career at Sumner, Nebraska. in 1929 and continued there for two years. Other places taught were Skelton. Nebraska, 2 yrs.; Sut- ton . Nebraska, 2 yrs.; Pawnee City, Nebraska, 3 yrs.; Brack, Nebras- ka, 2 yrs.; and Johnson. Nebraska, 2 yrs. Mrs. Linn then taught in Ness City , Kansas for 19 years. The Linns then moved to Maryland where Mrs. Linn spent two years substitute teaching in Montgomery County Schools. In 1971 the Linns moved back to Ness City and Mrs. Linn started teaching here where she taught until retirement. Mrs. Linn's plans for the future are to help her husband in his in- surance and real estate office. She also plans to prusue the hobby of reading, traveling every chance she gets, and doing as little house- work as possible. JANEL PAHLS DARRELL RUBOTTOM ARLENE RUES Home Ec. Social Science Vocal DOUG SPILLMAN DONALD STORER Physical Education Math Mr. Steve Hoch . the junior and senior high shop instructor, has been teaching here for two years. This year he and his students have been working with plastics. Left, he, along with his 8th grade class, displays some of the various ob- jects they have made out of plastic this year. Mr. Hoch is also the Industrial Arts Club sponsor. He has both his B • S. and M. S. de- grees in Industrial Arts. 7 Grade School Faculty RUTH ANN CONARD Kindergarten VIRGINIA CRABTREE First Grade KATHY SPILLMAN Second Grade JANICE FRIESS Third Grade KATHRYN BLOCKSOME Fourth Grade EUNICE GIBSON Fifth Grade RAY WHIPPLE Sixth Grade FERN MISHLER School Nurse Mrs. Spillman has a message from Hec- tor the Hippo. 8 They Get Us Here and Keep Us Rolling BUS DRIVERS. FRONT ROW: Betty Tenny. Mary Wyman, Charlotte Giess, RoySunley. SECOND ROW: Betty Richardson, George Noll, Verle Giess, Willard Huber, Chester Larson. THIRD ROW: Vincent Schreiber, (not pic- tured) Ron Horchem, Bill Schreiber. CUSTODIANS. Gene Triplett, Vernon Van Winkle, Chester Larson- KITCHEN AIDS. Marie Lutters, Debbie Triplett. Tami Zordel, Joann Landwehr. GRADE SCHOOL COOKS Peggy Conard Elda Kysar V i HIGH SCHOOL COOKS Alice Barber Edith Larson BUILDING AIDS. Barb Lutters. Lonie Rauch. 9 Seaiorg Senior Class of 73 CLASS OFFICERS (From left to right) Doug Spillman - — - — ------------------- Sponsor Mark Kraus --- - Vice-President Nolan Cromwell------------ — ------------President LeRoy Wyman------------------Stuco Representative Carol Henning--------- -- Secretary-Treasurer Congratulations Seniors ’ RICHOLSON LUMBER AND HARDWARE COMPANY INCORPORATED Ness City, Kansas REN I ALBERS MARK BAUER JOAN BRIAND NOLAN CROMWELL EUGENE FLAX II CAROL HENNING GARY HORCHEM MARK KRAUS BARBARA LUTTERS GREG LUTTERS ERIC NOLL 12 MARLA OFFUTT RHONDA OLIVER LON IE RAUCH JERRY RIDER ROBERT SIMON LAVERN SQUIER Seniors Perfect Skills Left, Marla Offutt and Rhonda Oliver show their skills in home economics. They are making fudge for Home Ec. III-IV. Below left. LeRoy Wyman works on his shop project. He is using the lathe for working on a leg for his bed. Below right. the bookkeeping students end their last six weeks working on their practice set which imitates working for a large company. !3 Joan Briand Valedictorian Joan, a smiling brunette . has many interests. Her favorite hobbies are sewing, reading, and watch- ing football games. She enjoys Latin and Chemistry very much this year and thoroughly enjoys track and dance band She plans on attending Fort Hays Kan- sas State College where she will major in music. She wants to become a professional accompanist. Reni Albers Salutatorian Reni, a statuesque co-ed . likes sewing, reading, and listening to music. Her favorite subjects are literature and physical education and she enjoys playing volleyball and helping the Kayettes. She intends to go to Fort Hays Kansas State College and then later hopes to attend Cliff Mann Floral School in Denver. She plans to do something along the line of being a Florist, 14 Senior Class Presents: Suitable for Hans and Bernard discover their secret formula. CHARLIE HACKLE CHARACTERS Gary Horchem SAM ADAMS . a young man . Greg Lutters ABBY Charlie's roommate MRS. RANEY . . Charlie’s fiancee Barbara Lutters MOM HACKLE . Abby's mother Ellen Tillitson FRANK RANEY . . Charlie's mother . LeRoy Wyman TINA Abby's father Carol Henning H1LGA a flirty blonde a sharp ballerina ANATOLE GRINDSTAFF HANS GRUBER . . the blundering body a German scientist BERNARD ZAPOTKA another German scientist MINI WRENN Rhonda Oliver MAXI WRENN . . one Wrenn twin DIRECTOR . . . . the other Wrenn twin STAGE MANAGER MAKEUP Marietta Norton Hanging Charlie finds a stiff. Try to explain these girls, Charlie! 15 Junior Class CLASS OFFICERS (pictured from left to right) ALANMISHLER......................................... Stuco SUSAN SARGENT....................................President SHEILA SMITH.....................................Secretary MR. PRESLEY HERNDON............................... Sponsor VERNON FLAX......................................Treasurer MR. DONALD STORER..................................Sponsor ROD FAIRBANK................................Vice-President Loretta Evel Rod Fairbank Norbert Flax Vernon Flax Robin Giess Craig Huxman Steve Keilman Taa Klitzke Ricki Kraft Joann Landwehr Lois Larson Ralph McFall Alan Mishler Kirby Mollenkamp Sandy Oliver Elaine Pfannenstiel Dena Ridenour (At Right) 'Kirby! You forgot something! 18 Lions Club Sponsors Trip to Capitol Above Picture, left to right: Susan Sargent, Alan Mishler, Senator Chuck Wilson, Vicki Turner, Pam Schuck- man, Governor Robert Docking, Sandy Oliver, Rod Fairbank, Instructor Darrell Rubottom, Kirby Mollenkamp, Tom Roths, Sheila Smith, Ed Shellenburger (Lions Club Member). Tom Roths Susan Sargent Pam Schuckman Anna Mae Schweitzer Sheila Smith Rick Triplett Vicki Turner Gene Wierman 19 Juniors Present Welcome to the Monkey House. On May 3, the Junior class presented the two act play “Welcome to the Monkey House.” The play was about a small drama group rehearsing to present upcoming plays. The three small plays presented were “The Handicapper General,” ”The Euphio Ques- tion and ”The Kid Nobody Could Handle.” PLAY CAST HAZEL BERGERON.............Taa Klitzke GEORGE BERGERON...........Alan Mishler HARRISON BERGERON............Rob Giess DIANA MOON GLAMPERS-------Sandy Oliver DORIS SAWYER- ----- —Den a Ridenour NEWT---------------------Craig Huxman HARRY NASH................Norbert Rax HELENE SHAW..........Elaine Pfannenstiel CATHERINE----------------Susan Sargent SUSANNA- - -- -- -- -- -- Lois Larson NANCY------------- - Pam Schuckman MARY- - ------------Anna Mae Schweitzer ARTHUR BAKER..............Tom Roths SUSAN BAKER...............Sheila Smith EDIE BAKER----------------Susan Sargent FRED BOCKMAN..............Ralph Me Fall MARION BOCKMAN---------Pam Schuckman LOUISE HARRISON---------Joann Landwehr MARGIE---------------Anna Mae Schweitzer GEORGE HELMHOLTZ..........Ralph McFall GRACE HELMHOLTZ...........Lois Larson BERT QUINN- ---------------------Gene Wierman JIM DONNINI...............Rick Triplett MRS. CRANE---------------Joann Landwehr DIRECTOR, Marietta Norton 20 Teacher Aides Reni Albers, pictured at left, is helping Jimmy Froelich with his reading. This was one of the many duties assigned to teacher Aides. All students receive one-half hour credit and some very valuable experience in working with others. Taa Klitzke Susan Sargent Eric Noll Eugene Flax Lavern Squier Greg Lutters Nolan Cromwell Reni Albers Bernard Flax is standing on his head. Susan Sargent, Reni Albers, Nolan Cromwell, and Eugene Flax were all coaches for Junior High basketball and volleyball. Others helping in the Athletic Depart- ment were Greg Lutters and Eric Noll. Taa Klitzke pictured at left, spent a great deal of her time typing for Mrs. Blocksome at the Grade School. 21 1973 Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom On April 28th at 7:00 p.m. the Junior Class presented the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. The theme was By the Sea, and the room was decorated in blue and green streamers. Fishnets hung from the walls and lighted lamps hung at each of the entrances. The music was by Collosis. The dance lasted from 9 till 12. Pictured at the top are Mrs. Presley Hern- don, Mr. and Mrs. Don Storer, Mr. and Mrs. John Dietterich, Susan Sargent, Nolan Crom- well, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Spillman, and Rev. and Mrs. Richard Brooks. Pictured at center are Steve Simon, Carol Henning, Craig Huxman, Ralph McFall, and Joan Briand. Pictured at bottom are Rhonda Oliver, Jerry Rider, Reni Albers, and Lavern Squier. 22 PICTURED ABOVE: Debora Lutters, Gloria Bauer, D. Ann Squier, Sandra Triplett, Jo Anne Kenworthy, Michelle Flax, Kathy Snodgrass, Valerie Dietterich, Jill Klitzke, Ruth Bauer, and Karri Huxman. The Home Ec. Style Show was held on Sunday, May 20. The show consisted of the eighth grade and high school Home Ec. Classes modeling their work. The eighth grade project was to make fall dresses and skirts and a crocheted object. The fresh- men and sophomore classes made spring dresses and also a crocheted article. Home Ec. Ill-IV project was a tailored jacket or suit and house plans. 23 Gophomore Class CLASS OFFICERS (pictured from left to right) KORENE CROMWELL MR. STEVE HOCH - STEVE SIMON---- MRS. EDITH LINN • GERALD WYMAN - BEV TURNER----- JIM KEN WORTHY - • - ------Reporter ------ Sponsor ■ - - — President ------ Sponsor Secreta ry-T reasurer --------- - - Stuco - - - Vice-President Korene Cromwell Sam Davis Charletta Evel Marilyn Flanders Darwin Giess Joe Henning 25 Sharon Keilman Jim Kenworthy Judy Kisslinger Rex Klitzke Brad Kraus Bill Lutters Jim Mollenkamp Byron Noll 26 Bev In action! 27 Hello up there! Tiishnwi Freshman Class ---------- Sponsor - - - Vice-President -------- - President Secretary- Treasurer --------------Stuco - ----- Sponsor Larry Briand Darlene Cromwell Rhonda Flanders Bernice Flax Richard Flax Mark Horchem 29 Joyce Kenworthy Brent Kraft Renata Kraft Kathy Lutters Marie Lutters Tim Lutters Nancy Mishler Leisa Mollenkamp Freshmen Initiation Freshman initiation consisted of the girls wearing diapers and hair in ponytails, and the boys wearing miniskirts and hose. The girls had to wear onions around their neck all day. At the end of the day everyone was sick of onions. 30 Dinner Means Friends Tom Oliver Pat Sargent Kent Schneider Kent Scott Dirk Smith Larry Tillitson Dorii Ummel Randy Wyman 31 ffFfr aaior igk Eighth Grade Gloria Bauer Ruth Bauer Kelle Carter Valerie Dietterich Cletus Klax Michelle Flax Tammy Friess Melvin Hair Terry Hauling Karri Huxman Ralph Keilman Russell Keilman Jo Ann Kenworthy Ronald Kisslinger Jill Klitzke Betty Jean Landwehr Kathy Lovitt Debbie Lutters Kevin Noll Pam Oliver Marilyn Rauch Marqueta Rauch Dwayne Richardson James Rohr Debbra Schneider Rose Simon Kathy Snodgrass D. Ann Squier Rocky Stegman Sandy Triplett Tom Wierman 33 Seventh Grade A1 uses one of the new Cassettes for his book report. (NOT PICTURED) Tami Hardy Mark Moeller Wendall Briand Dale Cofer Rob Dietterich Bernard Plax Kenneth Plax Randy Giess Brian Herndon Deva Horchem Reita Homing Spike Huber Kris Huxman Annette Kraus Billy Landwehr Hubert Lutters Janet Mishler AI Nichol Lela Oliver Beth Randall Anna Schoeppel Craig Scott Sara Smith Donna Snodgrass Gary Turner Mitch Ummel Vicki Ummel Connie Wyman Julie Zordel 34 Junior High Football . w - ; . •' 0 JB LEFT TO RIGHT: Dale Cofer, Billy Landwehr, Craig Scott, Ronald Kissingler, Kevin Noll, Coach Bunker, A1 Nichol, Wendell Briand, Brian Herndon, Jimmy Rohr, Assistant Coach Eugene Flax. ' LEFT TO RIGHT: Russell Keilman, Bernard Flax, Kenny Flax, Assistant Coach Nolan Cromwell, Hubert Lut- ters. Trainer Randy Giess, Coach Gerald Bunker, Cletus Max, Ralph Keilman, Tom Wierman, Gary Turner. SEASON RECORD McCracken 6 Ransom 20 Ellis 36 Ransom 18 LaCrosse 28 Ransom 6 Ness City 32 Ransom 8 Jetmore 36 Ransom 6 35 Jr. High Volleyball and Basketball 7th GRADE AT LEFT, bottom row: Janet Mishler, Connie Wyman, Sara Smith. ROW 2: Annie Schoeppel, Annette Kraus, Kris Huxman. ROW 3: Tami Hardy, Donna Snodgrass, Julie Zordel. ROW 4: Deva Horchem, Vicki Ummel, Reita Homing. 8th GRADE AT RIGHT, bottom row: Sandy Triplett, Jo Kcnwortliy, D. Ann Squier, Ruth Bauer. ROW 2; Val Dietterich, Debbie Schneider, Gloria Bauer, Kelle Carter. ROW 3: Pam Oliver, Karri Huxman, Betty Jean Landwehr, Marilyn Rauch. ROW 4: Reni Albers, Student aid, Tammy I riess, Rose Simon, Michelle Flax, Susan Sargent, Student aid. ROW 5: Mar- queta Rauch, Debbie Lutters, Kathy Lovitt, Jill Klitzke. 7th Grade Takes 5th in Tournament FRONT ROW, left to right: Jim Rohr, Dwayne Richardson, Kevin Noll, Gary Turner, Ber- nard Flax, Kenny Flax, A1 Nichol, Dale Cofer. ROW 2: Ralph Keilman, Cletus l lax, Russell Keilman, Ronald Kisslinger, Craig Scott, Rob Dietterich, Mitch Ummel, Randy Giess. ROW 3: Terry Henning, Tom Wierman, Melvin Hair, Coach Whipple, Brian Herndon, Billy Landwehr, Hubert Lutters, Spike Huber. The 8th Grade team is at the left of Coach Whipple and the 7th Grade team is at the right. 36 Ten Receive High Ratings The Jr. High did well at the Music Festival at La- crosse. Craig Scott received the highest rating given, an AP rating. The Woodwind Quartet composed of Val Dietterich, D. Ann Squier, Michelle Flax, and Betty Jean Landwehr, received a I+. Others receiving a I were Michelle Flax, piano; A1 Nichol, piano; Bri- an Herndon, vocal; Ronald Kisslinger, bass; Wendell Briand, trumpet; Robert Dietterich, trombone. These students are pictured at left. Those receiving a II were Billy Landwehr, Jill Klit- zke, Craig Scon, Kathy Lovitt, Deva Horchem, Mi- chael Flax, Betty Jean Landwehr, Janet Mishler, Rob Dietterich, Karri Huxman, Val Dietterich, Jo Kenworthy. Those receiving a III were Reita Homing, Gloria Bauer, Val Dietterich. The Band received a I, II+, II; the Mixed Chorus received a II; the Brass Quartet received a II+; the 7th Grade Mixed Ensemble received a III; and the 8th Grade Girls Ensemble received a II. FRONT ROW, left to right: R. Homing, R. Simon, M. Flax, B. Randall, J. Zordel, V. Ummel, B. Landwehr, D. Squier. ROW 2: A. Schoeppel, D. Snodgrass, K. Huxman, C. Wyman, J. Kenworthy, G. Bauer, K. Car- ter, V. Dietterich. ROW 3: A. Kraus, J. Mishler, K. Huxman, T. Wierman, D. Cofer, B. Herndon, Ralph Keilman, W. Briand. ROW 4: D. Horchem, Q Scott, Russell Keilman, B. Landwehr, K. Lovitt, J. Klitzke, D. Richardson, A. Nichol. ROW 5: G. Turner, K. Snodgrass, S. Triplett, T. Friess, P. Oliver, R. Giess. TOP ROW: R. Kisslinger, M. Ummel, Mr. Herndon. 37 GEleraeatat5r Sixth Grade Juanita Bauer Philip Bauer Vae Jean Cromwell David Evel Michael Flax Sylvia Froelich Roger Giess Dale Hanna Greg Horlick Jeff Kenworthy Elaine Kisslinger Myron Kisslinger Jody Kraft Brad Lovitt David Luetters Carla Lutters Richard Lutters Billy McDonald Alan Roths Michael Schneider Jeff Schreiber Randy Snodgrass John Squier Richard Sunley Audrey Ummel Kelle Ummel Verna Vanwinkle Edward Wierman Lenny Zimmerman 39 Fifth Grade Gregory I lax Kenneth Flax I Terry Flax Christina Froelich James Henning Lee Kraft Larry Landwehr Cindy McDonald Brian Mishler Kip Noll Randy Nuttle Robert Nuttle Marian Oliver Billy Rider Deea Rider Tommy Rohr Monty Roths Lynn Sargent Tammy Schneider Kevin Schreiber Karen Scott David Storer Robert Tillitson Michael Turner Connie Wiedeman Lawrence VVierman Steven Zordel 40 Daren Ciempa Jimmy Craig Tamar Dinges Donna F;roelich Arlan Hair Brad Herndon Jean Kenworthy Brenda Kisslinger Michele Kraft Teresa Lovitt Melody Mollenkamp DeAnn Oliver Marlin Pfannenstiel Sandra Potter Kenneth Roths Sharon Snodgrass James Strickler Ira Stull Dara Triplett Roger Ummel Charles Walker Michael Zordel 41 Fourth Grade Third Grade Mark Dinges Kevin f lax Teri Friess Troy Haug Brent Huxman Barbara l.andwehr IXiane Luetters Susan McDonald Russell Nuttle Valarie Nuttle James Pfaff Susan Pfaff Edwin Rauch Gina Rufenacht Gary Sargent Sheena Siek Douglas Storer Mark Ummel Quen Williams Bonita Zimmerman Kelly Zordel 42 Second Grade Jacob Bauer Darla Ciempa Clinton Evel Theron Flanders Lewis Flax Myron Flax Yvonne Flax James Froelich David Giess Shad Horchem Harold Kisslinger Juanita Landwehr Lori Lovitt Lynnette Nichol Ralph Oliver Connie Pfaff Diane Roths Troy Schneider Todd Siek Michael Snodgrass Amanda Williams Chris Zordel Brenda Ummel NOT PICTURED 43 First Grade NOT PICTURED Jay Harris Steven Albers Shad Cook Bradley Flax Dennis Flax Niki Haug Wendi Kraft Joni Nuttle Duane Pfaff Tim Schreiber Lori Strickler Daniel Stull Katherine Ummel Ronald Ummel 44 Kindergarten Let's Rest. Terry Siek Lynne Snodgrass Chad Strickler Robert Thieszen NOT PICTURED Brent Foust Bryon Hardy Daniel Dinges Patrick Evel Cathy Flax Norman Green Robert Oliver Let's Sing. 45 Let's Listen. Stuco Paints the Action PICTURED SITTING AT LEFT TABLE: Lavem Squier, Ellen Tillitson, Gary Horchem. RIGHT TABLE: Bev Turner, Barbara Lutters, Korene Cromwell, LeRoy Wyman, Joan Briand. STANDING, left to right: Marla Offutt, Alan Mishler, Leisa Mollenkamp, James Crabtree, Kirby Mollenkamp, Robert Simon. Korene paints Gary ??? Stuco members were full of action this year when they decided to paint the stu- dent lounge. It is painted a combination of light and dark purple. Even the ping- pong table was done in checkered purple. The overall effect looks super. When the team went to state, Stuco went to work again decorating the business places with longhorns and slogans. Officers this year were Pres. Laveme Squier, Vice-Pres. Gary Horchem, and Sec.-Treas. Ellen Tillitson. 47 Yearbook Staff Editor (at right)........................ JOAN BRIAND Business Manager----------------------- GREG LUTTERS Photographers--------------------------- SUSAN SARGENT GARY HORCHEM and CRAIG HUXMAN Staff .. ...........- CAROL HENNING, MARLA OFFUTT RHONDA OLIVER, ELLEN TILLITSON VICKI TURNER, ANNA MAE SCHWEITZER PAM SCHUCKMAN, ELAINE PFANNENSTIEL TAA KLITZKE Advisor------------------------ PAT CROSSWHITE FRONT ROW: Carol Henning, Susan Sargent, Marla Offutt, Rhonda Oliver. SECOND ROW; Joan Briand, Ellen Tillitson, Craig Huxman, Greg Lutters, Vicki Turner, Anna Mae Schweitzer, Pam Schuckman, Pat Crosswhite, Gary Horchem, Elaine Pfannenstiel, Taa Klitzke. YEARBOOK CLASS: Greg Lutters, Elaine Pfan- nenstiel, Vicki Turner, and Taa Klitzke. 48 Paper Staff Editor Carol and sponsor Mrs. Linn are shown above discussing a page of The Longhorn paper. The RHS Paper Staff this year consisted of twelve mem- bers, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Edith Linn. Seven of these girls received a half hour credit. The staff has pub- lished six issues of The Longhorn . Positions held by each member are listed below. EDITOR: Carol Henning SPORTS EDITOR; Joan Briand TYPISTS; Rhonda Oliver, Ellen Tillitson, BarbLutters, Loretta Evel, Carol Henning, and Sharon Keilman. SCOPISTS: Anna Mae Schweitzer, Rhonda Oliver, and Bev Turner. CARTOONISTS; Anna Mae Schweitzer. PROOFREADERS; Vicki Turner, Lois Larson, and Dena Ridenour. PRINTERS: Barb Lutters and Carol Henning. SPONSOR: Mrs. Edith Linn. STANDING: Mrs. Linn, sponsor; Loretta Evel, Joan Briand, Vicki Turner, Dena Ridenour, Rhonda Oliver, Sharon Keilman, Anna Mae Schweitzer, Carol Henning. SEATED: Bev Turner, Lois Larson, Ellen Tillitson, and Barb Lutters. 49 1973 Yearbook Royalty Queen King Barbara Lutters John Walker 51 Vocal Sings Over KAYS VOCAL OFFICERS Ellen Tillitson-----Vice-Prcs. Rod Fairbank--------Sec. Treas. Mrs. Arlene Rues--------Director Marla Offutt---------------Stuco Gary Horchem-----------President VOCAL MEMBERS, BOTTOM ROW: Lois Larson, Tami Zordel, Anna Mae Schweitzer, Kathy Lutters, Bernice Flax, Pam Schuckman, Leisa Mollenkamp, Marie Lutters, Carol Henning, Joan Briand, Pat Sargent, Joyce Kenworthy, Renata Kraft. ROW 2: Rhonda Handers, Marla Offutt, Judy Kisslinger, Charletta Evel, Loretta Evel, Doris Ummel, Nancy Mishler, Dena Ridenour, Ellen Tillitson, Korene Cromwell, Rhonda Oliver, Bar- bara Lutters, Mrs. Rues. ROW 3: Kent Scott, Mark Horchem, Richard Hax, Allen Zordel, Steve Simon, Kip Rider, Bill Lutters, Mark Bauer, Dennis Van Winkle, Leroy Wyman, Rod Fairbank, John Walker. ROW 4: Brent Kraft, Tim Lutters, Kent Schneider, Jerry Rider, Norbert Flax, Rick Kraft, Sam Davis, Brad Kraus, Donald Ummel, Jim Kenworthy, Joe Henning, Darwin Giess, Gene Wierman, Craig Huxman, Gary Horchem. 52 Vocal Clinic at Ransom On November 21, Dr. Leslie Adams of Kansas State University, Lawrence, direct- ed the mass choir of the Cheyenne Confer- ence Vocal Clinic, held at Ransom. Nine schools participated in the event. They were Logan, Lenora, Palco, Natoma, Kensington, Northern Valley, Jennings, and Ransom. At left Leroy Wym an narrates during the singing. V 7 } mm 1 7 53 Vocal Students Present Bye Bye Birdy The Mac A fees at home. Mayor gives key of the city to Conrad Birdie. Conrad Birdie Albert Peterson Rose Alvarez Mr. MacAfee Mrs. MacAfee Kim MacAfee Randolph MacAfee Mae Peterson Hugo Peabody Mayor Mayor's Wife Ursula Merkle Mrs. Merkle Gloria Rasputin Policeman Reporter Train Conductor Ed Sullivan's Voice Sad Girl Another Sad Girl Teenagers: PLAY CAST GARY HORCHEM CRAIG HUXMAN DENA RIDENOUR JIM KEN WORTHY ELLEN TILLITSON LOIS LARSON KENT SCOTT BARBARA LUTTERS MARK HORCHEM BRAD KRAUS PAM SCHUCKMAN MARLA OFFUTT CAROL HENNING RHONDA FLANDERS NORBERT aAX SAM DAVIS RICK KRAFT GENE WIERMAN CHARLETTA EVEL LORETTA EVEL PAT SARGENT, TAMI ZORDEL, LEISA MOLLENTAMP, NANCY MISHLER, JOYCE KEN WO AY. BERNICE FLAX, ANNA MAE SCHWEITZER, JUDY KISSLINGER, GENE WIERMAN, NORBERT FLAX, and the GIRLS CHOIR. Conrad Birdie and Kim MacAfee on TV. DIRECTOR: Mrs. Arlene Rues PROPS AMD SCENERY: Mrs. Fern Mishler, Susan Sargent, and Sheila Smith. 54 Band Outnumbers Uniforms This year Band accumulated 45 members which outnumbered the uniforms. Red shirts and white slacks were substituted and the cheerleaders wore their outfits. The many activities the Band enjoyed were State Fair, marching at home games, giving concerts, playing in league clinic, and going on a tour. At right the officers are dressing Professor Budel- bomp, alias Darlene Cromwell. Officers from left to right Mr. Herndon, Sponsor; Rhonda Oliver, Reporter; Robert Simon, President; Ellen Tillitson, Vice-Presi- dent; Joan Briand, Point Chairman; Marla Offutt, Drum Majorette; Vicki Turner, Secretary; Korene Cromwell, Stuco. BAND PERSONNEL: Joan Briand, Larry Briand, Darlene Cromwell, Korene Cromwell, Marilyn Flanders, Rhonda Flanders, Darwin Giess, Rob Giess, Gary Horchem, Mark Horchem, Craig Huxman, Jim Ken- worthy, Joyce Kenworthy, Rex Klitzke, Brad Kraus, Joann Landwehr, Lois Larson, Marie Lutters, Ralph McFall, Alan Mishler, Nancy Mish- ler, Leisa Mollenkamp, Byron Noll, Marla Offutt, Rhonda Oliver. Sandy Oliver, Elaine Pfannenstiel, Dena Ridenour, Tom Roths, Pat Sargent, Susan Sargent, Kent Schneider, Kent Scott, Robert1’Simon, Dirk Smith, Ellen Tillitson, Larry Tillitson, Vona Tillitson, Bi ly Turner, Vicki Turner, Gene Wierman, Gerald Wyman, Randy Wyman, Allen Zordel, Tami Zordel. 55 Kayettes Sponsor Many Activities OFFICERS (from left to right) Janel Pahls Ellen Tillitson Barbara Lutters Susan Sargent Dena Ridenour Joan Briand KAYETTE MEMBERS: Joan Briand , Darlene Cromwell. Korene Cromwell, Marilyn Flanders, Rhonda Flanders. Bernice Flax, Carol Henning, Sharon Keilman, Joyce Kenworthy. Taa Klitzke . Renata Kraft. Lois Larson, Barbara Lutters, Kathy Lutters. Marie Lutters, Nancy Mi shier. Leisa Mol- lenkamp, Marla Offutt, Rhonda Oliver. Sandra Oliver, Elaine Pfannenstiel, Dena Ridenour. Pat Sargent, Susan Sargent. Pam Schuckman, Anna Mae Schweitzer, Sheila Smith. Ellen Tillitson, Vona Tillitson. Debra Triplett, Bev Turner , Vicki Turner. Doris Ummel, Tami Zordel. Janel Pahls. 56 Eugene Flax is crowned King Powder Puff Kayettes Flip Pancakes at Hill-Billy Supper Rhonda Oliver and Ellen Tillitson are shown After supper the Kayettes all joined in for a Hee above serving chow. Haw program. Librarians Add 175 Books This Year LIBRARIANS , FIRST ROW: Eric Noll, Mark Kraus, Kent Schneider. SECOND ROW: Jim Mollenkamp . Mrs. Virginia Dietterich. head librarian: Lonie Rauch. THIRD ROW: Joann Landwehr . Dena Ridenour, Sheila Smith. 57 MEMBERS, BOTTOM ROW: Darwin Giess, Kirby Mollenkamp, Brad Kraus, Rick Kraft, Jim Mollenkamp, Bill Lutters, Brent Kraft, Don Ummel. TOP ROW: Steve Hoch, Sponsor; Rick Triplett, Norbert Flax, Robert Simon, Rod Eairbank, Jim Kenworthy, Sam Davis, Steve Simon, Gerald Wyman, and Eugene Flax. OFFICERS Norbert Flax Sergeant-At-Arms Robert Simon Stuco Representative Rod Fairbank Secretary-Treasurer Rick Kraft Vice-President Eugene Flax President Steve Hoch Sponsor 58 PICTURED ABOVE: Gold rosette winners: FRONT ROW: James Rohr, Ronald Kiss linger, Ralph Keilman. ROW 2: Timothy Lutters, Terry Weeks, Bill Lutters, Brad Kraus. ROW 3: Jerry Rider. Leroy Wyman, Robert Simon, John Walker, Gerald Wyman. Jim Kenworthy. ROW 4: Nolan Cromwell. In all there were 2 trophies, 15 rosettes, 35 blue, 38 red, and 24 white ribbons won. PICTURED ABOVE: Triple Dresser made by Nolan Cromwell which received the Best 12 Grade Wood Project Award and also the Steven Hilmes Award. PICTURED AT LEFT: James Rohr received the Best 8 Grade Open Project Award. 59 R.H.8. 72-73 Varsity Cheerleaders The varsity cheerleaders attended a N.C.A. cheerlead- ing camp at Rock Springs Ranch near Junction City, Kansas. They stayed at camp from July 22 to 26. Cheers, stunts, and pompon routines were taught. Also, these girls attend- ed a cheerleading clinic at Wakeeney. This year the style of cheers has changed from a formal serious type to a kooky informal type. Pictured at right in Rhonda Oliver; below are Bev Turner, Korene Cromwell, Susan Sargent, and Elaine Pfannenstiel. « 'ft - r «3 «V 'W- v v + ■ V ,.r A ; r.jH Susan Sargent, Bev Turner, Korene Cromwell, Rlionda Oliver, and Elaine Pfannenstiel. 60 Freshman Cheerleaders BACK ROW; Berniece Flax Darlene Cromwell Pat Sargent FRONT ROW: Leisa Mollenkamp New R.H.8. Pom-Pom Girls FRONT ROW; Marla Offutt, Vicki Turner, Lois Larson, Debra Triplett, Sharon Keilman. BACK ROW; Sandy Oliver, Rhonda Flanders, Joyce Kenworthy, Tami Zordel. 61 Pep Club on the Move BACK ROW: Marla Offutt, Ellen Tillitson, Reni Albers (non-member), Dena Ridenour, Joann Landwehr. FOURTH ROW: Marilyn Flanders, Lois Larson, Joan Briand, Sharon Keilman, Debbie Triplett, Vona Til- litson. THIRD ROW: Taa Klitzke, Nancy Mishler, Leisa Mollenkamp, Bernice Rax, Pat Sargent, Kathy Lutters. SECOND ROW: Vicki Turner, Carol Henning, Barbara Lutters, Renata Kraft, Doris Ummel, Ma- rie Lutters. FRONT ROW: Joyce Kenworthy, Darlene Cromwell. Rhonda Flanders, Mr. Rubottom, Tami Zordel, Pam Shuckman, Anna Mae Schweitzer, Sandy Oliver (non-member). On ground: Bev Turner, Elaine Pfannenstiel, Rhonda Oliver, Korene Cromwell, and Susan Sargent. Pictured at left are Sheila Smith, secretary; Darrell Rubottom, sponsor; Carol Henning, treasurer; Joan Briand , Stuco representative; Barb Lutters, vice- president; and Ellen Tillitson, president. The Pep Club traveled on some long excursions this year. They followed their Longhorn teams on trips of 210 miles to Jennings, 250 miles to Ken- sington and 306 miles to Hugoton (these are round trip) throughout the sports seasons. These long bus rides didn't seem to bother them as they loudly backed the Longhorns everywhere they went. 62 Girls Invade R-Club This is the first year that girls have been able to join R-Club. They had to go through the initiation which consisted of having grease and sawdust poured into their hair, drinking cod liver oil, eating a raw egg, and having to roll in a very cold muddy waterhole. After the initi- ation everyone had hambur- gers and potato chips. Pictured at left are the trophies won during basket- ball and football. R-CLUB OFFICERS: Doug Spillman, Sponsor; Eugene Flax, President; Norbert Flax, Vice-President; Mark Kraus, Secretary; Kirby Mollen- kamp, Stuco; Gerald Bunker, Sponsor. R-CLUB: FIRST ROW; Gerald Bunker, Sponsor; Tami Zordel, Joyce Kenworthy, Elaine Pfannenstiel, Korene Cromwell, Reni Albers, Marla Offutt, Susan Sargent, Vicki Turner. Bev. Turner, Dalrene Cromwell, Doug Spillman, Sponsor. SECOND ROW; Jerry Rider, Tom Roths, Allen Zordel, Gary Horchem, Jim Kenworthy, Brad Kraus, Terry Weeks, Kirby Mollenkamp, Craig Huxman, Norbert Flax, Ralph McFall, Randy Wyman. THIRD ROW; Vernon Flax, Rod Fairbank, Robert Simon, Mark Kraus, LeRoy Wyman, Rick Triplett, Eugene Flax, Lavern Squier, Nolan Cromwell, John Walker, Gene Wierman, Alan Mishler. 63 Outstanding Performance LEAGUE ALL-ACTIVITIES TROPHY Lavern Squier is receiving the All-Activities trophy from Mr. Doug Spillman after Ransom had the most points received in the league. Ransom in league received 1st in football, 2nd in basketball, and 1st in boys and girls track. JUNIOR HIGH 3rd IN STATE This year in the Scholarship Contest the Junior High placed 1st in the Qua Valley League and 3rd in state. Those placing in state were Valerie Dietterich, 2nd in English; Kris Huxman, 2nd in Kansas His- tory; Al Nichol, 2nd in Kansas History; Jo Kenworthy, 1st in Elementry Science; and D Ann Squier, 3rd in English. In addition to these stu- dents, Rob Dietterich, Donna Snodgrass, and Connie Wyman also placed in league making our points doubled that of 2nd place. STATE SPORTSMANSHIP TROPHY Above, Susan Sargent, Korene Crom- well, Rhonda Oliver, Elaine Pfannenstiel and Bev Turner are shown with the Sports- manship trophy. OUTSTANDING ATHLETES Pictured are Robert Simon, outstanding tackier and blocker; Nolan Cromwell, most valuable player in football and basketball, outstanding tackier, most rebounds, and best free thrower; Greg Lutters, most re- bounds; Eugene Flax, outstanding blocker and most valuable player in basketball. 65 Horns Rated 1 st in State The Longhorns were ranked eighth in Class 1A at the opening of the season and then worked their way up to first and held it until the end of the season. When the final rating came out the Longhorns were the top 1A team in Kansas. Due to the shortage of points, the Longhorns were unable to make it to the State Playoffs. VARSITY TEAM, I-'RONT ROW; Vernon Flax, offensive halfback, de- fensive halfback; Alan Mishler, offensive end, defensive comerback; Jerry Rider, offensive halfback, defensive comerback; Norbert Flax, of- fensive halfback, defensive safety; Robert Simon, offensive fullback, de- fensive linebacker; Cary Horchem, offensive tackle, defensive tackle; Robin Giess, offensive guard, defensive tackle. ROW TWO: Eugene Flax, offensive end, defensive end; Nolan Cromwell, offensive quarter- back, defensive linebacker; Steve Hoch, assistant coach; Greg Lutters, offensive tackle, defensive end; Rick Triplett, offensive tackle, defen- sive nose guard; Doug Spillman, head coach; LeRoy Wyman, offensive guard, defensive tackle; Rod Fairbank, offensive center, defensive tackle; Dennis Van Winkle, not pictured, offensive halfback, defensive corner- back. Nolan Cromwell was selected to the A11-League, Class 1A All State, and All-Class All State Teams. He made first Team All League as an offensive quarterback and defensive linebacker. First Team Class 1A All State as an offensive back and First Team All Class All State as an offen- sive back. The All-State Football Team consists'of the top eleven foot- ball players in the state of Kansas. The crowning honor Nolan received was when he was named to COACH AND ATHLETE MAGAZINE’S Prep- All-American Team, one of the top one hundred in the United States. 66 NOLAN CROMWELL Eugene Flax was selected to the First Team All-League as an offensive end. Second Team as a defensive tackle and Honorable Mention as a de- fensive end. He made First Team Class 1A as an offensive end. Bubs Simon was selected to the First Team All-League as an offensive fullback and Second Team as a defensive linebacker. LeRoy Wyman was selected to the First Team All-League as an offen- sive guard and Second Team as a defensive tackle. Rick Triplett was selected to the First Team All-League as an offensive and defensive tackle. The other members making All-League were Greg Lutters, Rod Fairbank, Norbert Flax, and Rob Giess. At Left: Eugene Flax BUBS SIMON LeROY WYMAN RICK TRIPLETT 67 Ransom’s 11-game winning streak came to an abrupt end, losing to Dighton in the season opener by a score of 15-8. Nolan Cromwell rushed for 233 yards, leading the Longhorns in a 32-12 romp over the fourth rated Quinter Bulldogs. An outstanding second half effort on the part of the Longhorns gave them their se- cond league victory. The score was 34- 18 with Natoma on die Eugene Flax caught 7 passes for 125 yards in leading the Longhorns to a 44-12 vic- tory over the talented Kensington Goldbugs. The defense played a fantastic game, and ecorded their first shut out of the season, ugene Flax lead the group with 18 tackles as 2a Hugoton fell to Ransom 57-0. The Cheyenne Conference (Tiampionship game with Lenora was a total team ef- fort, but Bubs Simon scored 4 touchdowns andiiad 24 tackles as die A11-Stater lead his team to a Conference title 58-12. i Conferenc SEASON RECORD Ransom 8 Dighton 15 Ransom 32 Quinter 12 Ransom 34 Natoma 18 Ransom 44 Kensington 12 Ransom 56 Northern Valleyj 20 Ransom 57 Hugoton 0 Ransom 58 Lenora 12 Ransom 85 Logan 8 Ransom 7§ Pawnee Heights 0 Norbert I lax and Nolan Cromwell stole the show downing Logan 85-3 in a devas- tating offensive attack. The B team got to see two quarters fcf Varsity football when Northern Valley came to town. The Longhorns picked up their 4th conference win widi a score of 56-20. The last game c f the season was another victory for die Longhorns, 72-0 over Pawnee Heights was die score. Ransom, lead by 3 All-Staters, Nolai Cromwell, Bubs Simon, and Eugene Flax, ended die season, ranked as die best football team in Kansas. “B Team Football Squad FRONT ROW, left to right: Allen Zordel, trainer, Tom Oliver, Tim SEASON RECORD Lutters, Brent Kraft, Rex Klitzke, Randy Wyman, Mark Horchem, Ransom 0 McCracken 20 trainer. ROW 2: Brad Kraus, trainer. Coach Spillman, Terry Weeks, Ransom 15 Lacrosse 14 Craig Huxman, Byron Noll, Larry Briand, Dirk Smith, Jim Kenworthy, Ransom 0 Dighton 42 Coach Hoch. TOP ROW: Steve Simon, Darwin Giess, Gerald Wyman, Ransom 6 WaKeeney 38 Don Ummel, Ralph McFall, Richard Flax, Kip Rider, trainer. Ransom 8 Jetmore 46 This page sponsored by LEROY'S MR. AG Ness City, Kansas 69 Queen Captain Carol Henning Nolan Cromwell 1973 Football Homecoming Attendants 71 Reni Albers LeRoy Wyman Ellen Tillitson Eugene Flax Horns Take First in Regional On March 8, the Longhorns traveled to Dodge City to open regional play against Bucklin. After a hard fought game the Longhorns came out on top by a seven point margin, 68-61. On Thursday the Longhorns took on Jetmore in a close game. Only in the last few minutes did the Longhorns fi- nally build up a ten point lead to win the game 61-51. Then on Friday the Long- horns took on the defending State Champions, McCracken. The Longhorns had lost to them twice before, but this time they handed McCracken their first de- feat of the season, 54-46. Pictures, Compliments of Doudge City Daily Globe. 72 Horns Take 4th in State FRONT ROW: WE THEY Gene Wierman McCracken 39 63 John Walker Jennings 62 39 Norbert Flax Hill City 58 53 Vernon Flax Lenora 72 57 Larry Tillitson Logan 76 48 SECOND ROW: Palco 83 46 Eugene Flax Healy 84 37 Rick Triplett Lavem Squier Greg Lutters Nolan Cromwell .... Wheatland TOURNAMENTS 89 57 LEAGUE Season's Record Logan Lenora 77 70 54 41 Natoma 70 53 • LEAGUE GAMES DISTRICT WE THEY Bazine 61 52 Jetmore 44 52 McCracken 57 61 Dighton 35 38 REGIONAL Ouinter 58 60 (5ot) Bucklin 68 61 Spearville 44 42 Jetmore 61 51 Natoma 50 54 McCracken 54 46 Kensington 72 60 STATE Pawnee Heights 69 56 Hope 64 56 Northern Valley 75 36 Lebanon 54 63 Little River 67 68 Homs Battle at State The Longhorns ended their season in the State Tournament held at Dodge City. The Longhorns opened play against Hope and advanced to the semi-finals by downing Hope 64-56. The next night Ransom played Lebanon and after a hard fought game was defeated by a score of 54-63. In the final night of action for the Longhorn crew, they played a top-rated Little River team. The game was a thriller for the audience-packed Civic Center, and the Longhorns were defeated by a one [joint mar- gin. The final score was 67-68. 74 BOYS J.V., ROW1: Allen Zordel, Rich Flax, Terry Weeks, Jim Ken- worthy, Vernon Flax, Gerald Wyman. ROW 2: Mark Horchem, Rick Triplett, Larry Tillitson, Rex Klitzke. ROW 3: Norbert Flax, Randy Wyman, Gene Wierman. ROW 4: Brad Kraus, Larry Briand, Student Managers. ROW 5: Coach Spillman. Junior Varsity Season Record Jetmore Dighton Quinter Natoma Spearville Kensington Pawnee Heights Northern Valley McCracken Jennings Hill City Lenora Logan Palco Healy Wheatland WE THEY 39 68 34 54 50 74 35 52 46 57 54 51 28 60 51 30 33 82 44 42 24 67 61 67 53 62 49 65 50 47 55 57 Girls’ Basketball The girls' basketball team was unique this year in that they had no sponsor. Mr. Kenworthy prom- ised the girls that he would see that they were transported to the games. Wanting basketball, the girls proceeded on their own. WINS Ness City ”B” Pawnee Heights Utica LOSSES Healy (twice) Jennings Ness City A (twice) Quinter Waconda GIRLS BASKETBALL, ROW 1: Darlene Cromwell, Pat Sargent, Tami Zordel, Rhonda Flanders. TOP ROW: Elaine Pfannenstiel, Susan Sargent, Marla Offutt, Joyce Kenworthy, Marie Lutters. 75 Basketball Queen and King Ellen Tillitson Eugene Flax Attendants Nolan Cromwell Barbara Lutters Joan Briand Carol Henning Greg Lut+ers John Walker 77 Volleyball Girls Take District The volleyball teams did well this season. The A team's record was 6-2 beating Utica. Dighton, Healy. Quinter, and Ellis. They lost their last two games at Regional against Tescott and Paradise. The B” team's record was 5-1. They beat Utica, Dighton, Healy, Quinter. and Ellis. They lost a game with Utica. The C team played two games and were undefeated. They played Dighton and Quinter. The top scorers for the A” team were Bev Turner with 59, Reni Albers with 41, and Vicki Turner and Marla Offutt with 37 each. The top scorers for the B team were Joyce Kenworthy with 76, Tami Zordel with 34. and Dena Ridenour with 29. Pictured above are the girls that were out for volleyball. FRONT ROW: Tami Zordel, Rhonda Flanders, Vona Tillitson, Leisa Mollenkamp. ROW 2: Bev Turner, Sharon Keilman, Debbie Triplett, Vicki Turner, Darlene Cromwell. ROW 3: Lois Larson, Nancy MIshler, Joyce Kenworthy, Pat Sargent, Marie Lutters, Marilyn Flan- ders. ROW 4: Korene Cromwell, Susan Sargent, Ellen Tillitson, Marla Offutt, Dena Ridenour. Reni Albers, Rhonda Oliver . Miss Pahls, coach. Sponsored by WHITNEY MOTOR CO. Utica, Kansas REGIONAL TEAM. Left to Right: Marla Offutt, Joyce Kenworthy, Tami Zordel, Susan Sargent. Darlene Cromwell. Miss Pahls. coach; Vicki Turner , Ellen Tillitson , Bev Turner , Korene Crom- well , Reni Albers. 78 FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Bernice Flax, Leisa Mollenkamp, Darlene Cromwell, Tami Zordel, Pat Sargent, Debbie Triplett, Taa Klitzke, Sheila Smith. BACK ROW: Kathy Lutters, Joyce Kemworthy, Joan Briand, Susan Sargent, Ellen Tillitson, Reni Albers, Korene Cromwell, Elaine Pfannenstiel, Coach Bunker. 880 Medley: Korene Cromwell, Darlene Cromwell, Bernice Flax, Tami Zordel. Girls Third in Regional LEAGUE: First Place Korene Cromwell: 1st - 880 yd. run; 1st - High jump; 1st - Long jump. Darlene Cromwell: 2nd - 220 yd. dash; 2nd - Long jump; 3rd - 440 yd. run. Tami Zordel: 2nd - 50 yd. hurdles. Ellen Tillitson: 3rd - Discus throw. Leisa Mollenkamp: 4th - 50 yd. hurdles; 4th - 100 yd. hurdles. Elaine Pfannenstiel: 5th - 50 yd. hurdles. Bev Turner: 5th - Softball throw. 880 Medley: 1st - Korene Cromwell, Tami Zordel, Bernice Flax, Darlene Cromwell. 880 Relay: 1st - Bernice Flax, Elaine Pfannenstiel, Tami Zordel, Pat Sargent. 440 Relay; 3rd - Bev Turner. Leisa Mollenkamp, Ber- nice Flax, Pat Sargent. REGIONAL: Third Place Korene Cromwell: 1st - High jump, 4'10 , 1st - 880 yd. run, 2:25.7. 880 Medley: 1st - 1:55.2., Korene Cromwell, Dar- lene Cromwell, Tami Zordel, Bernice Flax. STATE: Seventh Place (tie) Korene Cromwell: 1st - 880 yd. run, 2:24.6. 880 Medley: 1st-1:55.4., Korene Cromwell, Dar- lene Cromwell, Tami Zordel, Bernice Flax. Korene Cromwell broke the state record in the 880. The 880 Medley also broke a state record. 79 Track Goes to State Again FRONT ROW; Kent Scott, Rich Flax, Allen Zordel, Bubs Simon, Norbert Flax, Ditk Smith, Darwin Giess. ROW 2: Coach Doug Spillman, Vernon Flax, Alan Mishler. Rod Fairbank, John Walker, Rob Giess, Kirby Mollenkamp, Jim Kenworthy. ROW 3: Larry Tillitson, Rick Triplett, Lavern Squier, Nolan Cromwell, Greg Lutters, Eugene Flax, Mark Bauer, Mark Horchem, trainer. Ransom placed second in the State Track Meet at Wichita. The boys scored 21 points and showed a very good effort upon winning the second place trophy. Nolan Cromwell broke a record at preliminaries in the 220 yd dash. STATE Nolan Cromwell: 1st - Long jump, 22'5 , 1st - 440 yd. dash, 50.0 sec., 3rd - 220 yd. dash. Mile Medley: 1st - 3:38.6, Nolan Crom- well, Vernon Flax, Mark Bauer, Norbert Flax. Ransom placed first in the League Track Meet at WaKeeney. They scored 65 points. MILE MEDLEY TEAM: Nolan Cromwell, Vernon Flax, Mark Bauer, Norbert Flax. 80 NOLAN CROMWELL Second in Regional First in League MILE RELAY TEAM: NORBERT FLAX Vernon Flax Eugene Flax Mark Bauer Norbert Flax LEAGUE Vernon Flax: 1st - 440 yd. dash. 2nd - 100 yd. dash, 2nd - 220 dash. Nolan Cromwell: 1st - 880 yd. run, 1st - High jump, 1st - Long jump. Eugene Flax: 4th - 440 yd. dash, 4th - High jump, 5th - shot put. Norbert Flax: 2nd - Javelin, 4th - 180 yd. hurdles. Lavem Squier: 2nd - Shot put, 5th - 5th - Discus, 5th - Javelin. Rick Triplett: 3rd - Shot put. Rob Giess: 4th - Long jump. Medley Relay: 2nd - Mark Bauer, Norbert Flax, John Walker, Ver- non Flax. 880 Relay: 5th - Larry Tillitson, Alan Mishler, John Walker, Lavem Squier. Mile Relay: 1st - Vernon Flax, Norbert Flax, Mark Bauer, Nolan VERNON FLAX Cromwell. Ransom placed second in the Regional Track Meet at Jetmore. The Longhorns scored 29 points. REGIONAL Nolan Cromwell: 1st - Long jump, 1st - 220 yd. dash. 1st - 440 yd. run. Vernon Flax: 4th - 220 yd. dash, 3rd - 440 yd. run. Mile Medley: 1st - Vernon Flax, Mark Bauer, Norbert Flax, Nolan Cromwell. 81 PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY KENNETH McLAIN, M.D. Daily Ransom 9-12 A. M. Kansas 1:30-5 P.M. 67572 Closed Thurs. and Sat. Afternoons 731-2295 Daily DR. E. E. METCALF Chiropractor 515 Russell Ave. 9-12 A. M. WaKeeney 1:30-5 P. M. Kansas Sat. by Appointment 67672 Only 743-2050 Weekdays DR. C. L. TURNER Chiropractor m N Penm Ave. 9-12 A.M. Ness City 2-6 P. M. Kansas Saturday 9-12 A. M. 798-2258 67560 Daily P. K. WIENS, M.D. 722 East Locust 9-12 A. M. Ness City 2-5 P. M. Kansas Closed Thurs. and 67560 Sat. Afternoons 798-3191 C. RUSSELL SHELLENBERGER Ransom, Kansas 67572 84 Gehl Feed Handling Equip, and Electric Motors and Supplies VIGIL SIMPSON, DEALER Ransom, Kansas Phone 731-2700 HUMBURGS Even though he may look busy, Bill always has time to sell Kelvinator, Maytag, and propane. Ransom, Kansas Phone 731-2702 SCOTTS POLLED SHORTHORNS Ransom, Kansas Phone 731-2797 We Have State Champions Too! Kent Scott showing his 1972 Kansas State Fair Grand Champion heifer. 85 Customer's Satisfaction is First at LARRY’S I.G.A. HEMBREE TANK SERVICE 24 Hour Service Ness City, Kansas Phone 798-3408 BEYRLE’S REPAIR VAL BEYRLE When You're in Need Don't Despair Just Take Your Breakdown To Beyrle's Repair CLARK MOTOR CO. MELVIN CLARK, Owner Ransom, Kansas Ph. 731-2598 You can always find a variety of fine fabrics and patterns at JENNY’S FABRIC SHOP Ness City, Kansas National Champion Appaloosas RIDER POTTER APPALOOSAS KEITH RIDER and ROSS POTTER The Place to go is THE TOGGERY Ness City, Kansas Where Lane County Trades NEWSOM IGA Dighton, Kansas Feed lot fed beef from our own feed lots. MAI’S LOCKER AND MEAT PROCESSING WaKeeney, Kansas 127 South Main Phone 743-2177 mam 88 Let us fill your needs. Gas, Oil and supplies. rt HOW too RANSOM FARMERS COOP-UNION Ransom, Kansas 67572 The Finest Furniture At the Price You Can Afford Carpet Pianos Check With Us, It Mite PAY. Ness City, Kansas FITZGERALD FURNITURE Even racers prefer the best! Don't You? HAGAN’S REPAIR Utica, Kansas Phone: 391-2349 Auto Repairs 89 MARQUISE STUDIOS, INC. The First Electronic Equipment, Largest Selection of Frames Quickest Service Serving You Since 1900 With The Finest Senior Portraits In Black and White and Natural Color LET US HELP YOU WITH YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS FIRE AUTO CASUALTY HAIL LUNDY NYE AGENCY P. W. LUNDY NELLE C. NYE HARRY H. LINN BOOGAARTS The store with fine food and friendly people who help you find what you need. Wakeeney, Kansas Enid, Oklahoma 73701 WEST SIDE SERVICE Vickers Petroleum Products Bulk Deliveries Wholesale - Retail Open Sundays Complete Grocery Line Ness City, Kansas MODERN CLEANERS Ness City, Kansas Phone 798-3149 These people had the right idea and built their home using material from THE RIGHT COOPERATIVE ASSOC. Ness City 91 For Your Farm Machinery Needs See RANSOM MOTORS JOHN C. FLAX, Owner Ransom, Kansas Phone 731-2411 For All Presciption Needs HAMMOND REXALL DRUG Prompt, Courteous Service Main Street Ness City, Kans BROWNELL OIL CO. We'll supply you with all your auto needs. Brownell, Kansas Phone 481-2285 Go To UTICA HOTEL AND CAFE For the Best Food Around! Utica, Kansas CLEAR CREEK INC. Crude Oil Purchasers and Transporters DELMAR F. CHAPMAN Ness City, Kansas Phone 913 - 798-3554 401 First Nat'l Bank Bldg. Wichita, Kansas 67202 Phone 363-8145 GUS HINNERGARDT Breeding Stock for Sale Polled Hereford Ransom, Kansas Phone 731-2739 Korene, Rick and Rod Test a New 1973 Car From SCHWARTZKOPc SALES SERVICE Plymouth Dodge Chrysler Ness City, Kansas Ph. 798-2215 ABE’S A. G. GROCERY Groceries, Fresh Meats, and Produce Ransom, Kansas Phone 731-2439 For All Your Sunflower and Crustbuster needs. Contact FRANCIS FLAX Your Crustbuster and Sunflower dealer. Ransom, Kansas Fritz likes to show his customers the new Sunflower drill he has. FARMERS COOP For all of your farm needs stop at Farmers Coop; they will be pleased to serve you. Farm 'Supplies Grain and Feed Needs Propane Gas Dighton, Kansas TTfc • I: it? For all your petroleum needs talk to Howard. GO PHILLIPS 66 Arnold, Kansas Phone 731-2755 95 The First State Bank Serving Ness County Since 1900 Phone 731-2261 Ransom, Kansas Member F.D.I.C. 96 HARKNESS INSURANCE INC. For All Your Insurance Needs Ness City, Kansas For a lower grocery bill, look for the weekend specials. RALPH’S BEST YET Ness City, Kansas For wedding and gift ideas come to the NESS CITY FLOWER SHOP Ness City, Kansas PARKERSON CHEVROLET BUICK OLDS Young Moderns Go for That Sporty Look Ness City, Kansas Ph. 798-3179 For the Best Home Cooking Around CITY CAFE Ransom, Kansas Looking for a car’ Come in and See Us At DURFEE MOTORS, INC. Ness City, Kansas RANSOM V.F.W. POST 7972 Ransom, Kansas 98 BROWNELL GRAIN CO. Local Grain Storage Brownell, Kansas Looking for something new in the line of Gifts? Contact SCHOEPPEL SHOP Ransom, Kansas Phone 731-2468 DEINES, INC. Marty J is here to stay! The newness of our surroundings just makes our reliable service quicker. For Grain, Feed and Lumber Needs Come to HUXMAN AND DUBBS, INC. Arnold, Kansas Phone 731-2462 Beautify Your Home With Ceramics A-K SPECIALTIES Gostnell's Arnold, Kansas We Make Special Items OUR BOOSTERS ANDERSON'S LOCKER PLANT Ness City Kansas FRIGID CREME Ness City Kansas We think you're great! BILL and MARY HORCHEM Ransom, Kansas Best Wishes to THE LONGHORNS and MRS. KEITH BLOCKSOME GAMBLES EARL KEEVER Ness City, Kansas Go Longhorns ! JUNIOR CLASS Ransome, Kansas CASEY'S OF NESS FAMILY CLOTHING Ness City, Kansas GASCHLER JEWELRY EARL GASCHLER Ness City, Kansas RIP'S ROCK SHOP RAY VAN WINKLE Ransom, Kansas DAYLIGHT DONUTS Ness City Kansas GIBSONS DRUG, INC. Rexall Prescription Center Wakeeney, Kansas THE STYLE SHOP Ness City, Kansas Phone 798-2553 FASHION FABRICS Fabrics, Notions and Patterns Wakeeney, Kansas THELMA’S APPAREL KATHRYN HIGGINS Ness City, Kansas Mr. Longhorn The yearbook wishes to an- nouce that Nolan Cromwell has received the distinctive honor of being named Mr. Longhorn. This honor is only partly due to his out- standing accomplishments in the field of athletics - football, bas- ketball, and track - but due to the fact that he is also a very nice per- son to know. Cocky at times, lie still is the student that gets his assignments and is friendly to students and fac- ulty. Being a team man is important and he often passes the ball to others even though he could easily have made the shot himself. As a track man, anyone making the effort was entitled to his encourage- ment and received it. In honor of his football accom- plishments his football jersey, number 25, has been retired from service forever at Ransom; in hon- or of his attitude, we, the annual of his attitude, we, the annual staff, name him 1973 Mr. Longhorn. 101 NOLAN CROMWELL Senior Achievements RENI JO ALBERS: Cheerleader 1,2; Class Play 3,4; Class Pres. 1; Class Vice-Pres. 3; Contest Play 2; Basketball 1,2; Girls Glee 1,2,3; Volleyball 1,2,3, 4; Football Att. 4; Kayettes 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Salutatorian 4; Scholarship Con- test 1,2,3, 4; Pres. Phys. Fitness 2,3,4; Duet Acting 2; Prose Reading 1; R-Club 4; Bill Squier Science Award 4. MARK BAUER: Boys Glee 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Track 1.4. JOAN BR1AND: Band 1,2,3,4; Band Point Chm. 3,4; Basketball Att. 4; Clarinet Quartet 2, 3; Class Play 3,4; Class Secretary 3; Contest Solos 1,2, 3,4; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Track 4; Volleyball 1,2,3; Kayettes 1,2, 3,4; Kayctte Board 2, Vice-Pres. 3, and Pres. 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mixed Ensemble 2,3,4; News- paper Staff 3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Student Council 4; Scholarship Contest 1,2,3,4; Vale- dictorian 4; Yearbook Editor 4; Yearbook Staff 3,4; Honor Band 3,4; Stage Band 3,4; Contest Reading 4; League Honor Choir 4; Clarinet Trio 1; John Phillip Sousa Band Award 4. NOLAN CROMWELL: Basketball 1.2, 3,4; Basketball Att. 4; Boys’ State 3; Class Pres. 4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Football King 4; Industrial Arts Fair 3,4; Mixed Chorus 3; Most Rebounds 3,4; Outstanding Free Throw Shooter 4; Scholarship Contest 3,4; Track 1,2,3, 4; R-Club 3, 4; Most Inspirational Player, Football and Basketball 4; Outstanding Tackier 4; Steve Hilmes Shop Award 4. EUGENE FLAX: Baseball 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Basketball King 4; Boys' State 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Football Homecoming Att. 4; Industrial Arts Club 2, 3.4, Vice-Pres. 3, and Pres. 4; Industrial Arts Fair 3; Librarian 1,2; R-Club 2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 3, and Pres. 4; Scholarship Contest 4; Track 4; Yearbook Att. 4; Outstanding Blocker 4; Most Inspirational Player - Basketball 4. CAROL HENNING: Basketball An. 4; Class Play 3,4; Class Sec. -Treas. 2,4; Class Treas. 3; Girls Glee 2, 3,4; Football Queen 4; Kayettes 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Mixed Ensemble 4; Newspaper Editor 4; News- paper Staff 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club Treas. 4; Scholarship Contest 1,2,3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; Pres. Phys. Fitness 2. GARY HORCHEM: Band 1,2,3,4; Band Council 3; Base- ball 1,2,3; Boys Glee 1,2,3, 4; Class Play 3,4; Contest Solos 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Ensemble 1,2,3; Pep Band 1,2, 3,4; R-Club 3,4; Scholarship Contest 4; Stu- dent Council 3,4, Stuco Vice-Pres. 4; Vocal Pres. 4; Honor Choir 2,3, 4; All State Chorus 3,4; Basketball 1; Outstanding Musican Award 4. Joan Briand receives the John Phillip Sousa Award from Mr. Herndon. MARK KRAUS: Baseball 2,3; Basketball 1,2,3; Class Play 3,4; Class Vice-Pres. 4; Librarian 4; R-Club 2, 3,4; R-Club Sec.-Treas. 4; Scholarship Contest 1,2, 3,4; Student Council 1. BARBARA LUTTERS: Basketball Att. 4; Class Play 3. 4; Girls Glee 2,3,4; Kayettes 1,2, 3,4; League Scholar- ship Ribbon 3; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Mixed Ensemble 2; Newspaper Staff 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club Vice-Pres. 4; Student Council 4; Scholarship Contest 3; Yearbook Queen 4. GREG LUTTERS: Basketball 1,3,4; Basketball Att. 4; Class Play 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Industrial Arts Fair 1; Yearbook Staff 3,4; Yearbook Bus. Manager 4; Scholarship Contest 1,2,3,4; Track 4; Most Rebounds 4. ERIC NOLL: Librarian 4; Scholarship Contest 2,3,4. 102 MARIA OFFUTT: Band 1,2,3,4; Band Council 4; Class Play 3,4; Basketball 1,2,4; Girls Glee 1,2, 3,4; Vol- leyball 1,2,3,4; Kayettes 1,2,3,4; Kayette Board 3,4; Kayette Treas. 3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mixed En- semble 3,4; Newspaper Staff 3; Pep Band 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Pom Pom Drill Team 4; Student Council 4; Scholarship Contest 4; Vocal Solo 4; Yearbook Staff 4! Girls Sextet 3,4; Drum Majorette 4; R-Club 4; Twirl- er 3; Triple Trio 1,2; Madrigals 3,4; Pres. Phy. Fitness 4; Honor Choir 4. RHONDA OLIVER: Band 2,3,4; Reporter 4; Cheerleader 1,4; Class Play 3,4; Class Sec.-Treas. 1; Basketball 2; Girls Glee 3,4; Volleyball 2,4; Kayettes 1,2,3,4; Kayette Board 3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Newspaper Staff 4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Scholarship Contest 4; Yearbook Att. 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Honor Band 4. LONIE RAUCH: Librarian 2,4; Library Pres. 4. JERRY RIDER: Class Play 3.4; Football 1,2, 3,4; In- dustrial Arts Fair 3,4; Librarian 2,3; Mixed Chorus 4; R-Club 3,4. ROBERT SIMON: Band 2,3,4; Band Pres. 4; Baseball 3; Basketball 1.2; Boys Glee 1,3; Class Play 3,4; Class Pres. 3; Football 2,4; Industrial Arts Club 3,4; Librarian 2; Librarian Officer 2; Mixed Chorus 3; Pep Band 3; Student Council 4; Track 2,4; Yearbook Att. 4; Pres. Phy. Fitness 2,3; State Historian of KLASS 4; R-CIud 3, 4; Outstanding Blocker 4; Out- standing Tackier 4. LAVERN SQUIER: Basketball 1,2,3,4; Boys Glee 1,2; Contest Reading 1; Football 1,2; Industrial Arts Fair 4; Librarian 1; Scholarship Contest 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2, 3,4, and Pres. 4; Track 1,3,4; R-Club 1.2.3,4. ELLEN T1LUTSON: Band 1,2, 3.4; Band Council Reporter 2, and Vice-Pres. 3,4; Basketball Queen 4; Cheerleader 1; Class Play 3,4; Girls Glee 1,2, 3,4; Track 4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Kayettes 1,2,3, 4; Kayette Board 3,4; and Treas. 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Newspaper Staff 3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3, 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club Pres. 4; Student Coun- cil 3,4; Stuco Sec. -Treas. 4; Scholarship Contest 4; Vocal Vice-Pres. 4; Yearbook Att. 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Football Att. 4; Honor Band 3,4; Stage Band 3,4; Powder Puff Queen 4. JOHN WALKER: Baseball 1,2, 3; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Basketball Att. 4; Boys Glee 1,3,4; Class Vice-Pres. 1; Football 1,2,3; Industrial Arts Fair 3,4; Yearbook King 4; Mixed Chorus 1,3,4; Scholarship Contest 4; Pres. Phys. Fitness 2,3; R-Club 1,2,3,4. LEROY WYMAN: Basketball 1; Boys Glee 1,4; Class Play 3,4; Class Vice-Pres. 2; Football 1,2,3,4; Football Att. 4; Industrial Arts Fair 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,4; Steve Hilmes Shop Award 3; Student Council 4; Track 1; R-Club 3,4; Outstanding Shop Award 4. ABBREVIATIONS USED Att. - Attendant Phys. - Physical Pres. - President Sec. - Secretary Treas. - Treasurer 1 - Freshman Year 2 - Sophomore Year 3 - Junior Year 4 - Senior Year LeRoy Wyman received the Outstanding Project Award for his bed. Longhorn Staff Good-bye From the This is the end of the 1973 Longhorn, but the story it tells doesn't stop here. It will continue for as long as there are students and faculty working together and growing here at Ransom High School. We'd like to thank all the townspeople of Ransom, Arnold, and Brownell for giving us the opportunely of attending school in a beautiful building such as we have. We'd also like to thank all our advertisers for their willingness to help us, for without their help this yearbook could not have been published. Someone else that this yearbook couldn't have been published without is our sponsor, Mrs. Patricia Crosswhite, whom we thank from the bottom of our hearts for putting in all those extra hours and all that extra work for this yearbook. As we leave for the last time this year, with the yearbook completed, we can only hope that we’ve told this year's story to its fullest and to our fullest ability. This is the end of the 1973 Longhorn, but the story goes on. Joan Briand, Editor 104