Ransom High School - Longhorn Yearbook (Ransom, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1975 volume:

Table of Contents Administration Division----------------------4 Freshmen Division---------------------------10 Sophomore Division--------------------------14 Junior Division-----------------------------18 Senior Division-----------------------------22 Jr. High Division---------------------------26 Elementary Division-------------------------32 Organization Division-----------------------40 Sports Division-----------------------------50 Favorite Division---------------------------64 Activity Division---------------------------72 Advertising Division------------------------84 The Longhorn 1975 Volume 15 Produced by Annual Staff Ransom High School Ransom, Kansas Edited by Mrs. Patricia Crosswhite Sports Two to three times a week a student can attend an athletic event. In the year 1974- 1975, the Ransom boys and girls participated in 33 basketball, 9 football, and 8 volleyball games, plus a number of track meets. Sporting events are greatly enjoyed because of the effort put forth by the team and the encouragement offered by the fans. Fashions What do students wear at R.H.S.? The school was hit hard by embroidery on jackets, shirts, pants, purses, and jeans. Crazy hats, old coats, and sun glasses were wom by the Joe Cool gang. Besides all of these fads some stu- dents wore long dresses, and some wore minis. Boys and girls alike wore jeans and sweat shirts with tennis shoes. 2 In the News NIXON AND AGNEW RESIGN FORD APPOINTED PRESIDENT ROCKEFELLER APPOINTED VICE- PRESIDENT U.S. TROOPS PULLED OUT OF VIETNAM PHENOM PEN FALLS ENERGY CRISIS DEPRESSION - RECESSION WHEAT AND CATTLE PRICES DROP BENNETT NEW GOVERNOR Social Events Ransom celebrated a 1950's day on Dec. 13, 1974. Many girls wore pedal pushers and knee high socks. Others wore midi-length dresses. A lot of the girls had their hair really kinky. The boys wore white shirts and funny hair styles. To end the day Ransom had a basketball game with Jetmore. After the game there was a 1950’s dance. ADMINISTRATION Tenderly now let all men turn to the earth Nancy Newhall Ad min is fra ti o n CARL THIESZEN Superintendent of Schools Grade School Principal RALPH KENWORTHY High School Principal BOARD OF EDUCATION: Robert Mishler, Vice- Pres., Robert Strickler, John Flax, Mary Jane McLain, President, Gale Squier, K. D. Mollenkamp, and Bill D. Scott, Secretaries JEAN HUXMAN Treasurer of the Board High School Secretary EMMA ANDERSON Clerk of the Board Secretary to the Supt. 5 High School Faculty PATRICIA CROSSWHITE Business VIRGINIA DIETTERICK Librarian DUANE FELDKAMP Phys. Ed. PRESLEY HERNDON Instrumental Music STEPHEN HOCH Industrial Arts PATRICK McELHANY Vocal Music JON D. NUTTLE Science JANEL PAHLS Home Economics DARRELL RUBOTTOM Social Science PAULA STEIN English DONALD STORER Math SHERRYL WOLFF English c 5 WALTER WOLFF Phys. Ed. The only new teacher this year at the high school was Mrs. Paula Stein, a gradu- ate from Fort Hays State. She obtained her B. A. degree in English. Besides teach- ing Mrs. Stein also enjoys tennis, reading, knitting, and sewing. 6 Grade Faculty KATHRYN BLOCKSOME RUTH ANN CONARD VIRGINIA CRABTREE DUANE FELDKAMP JANICE FRIESS EUNICE GIBSON PRESLEY HERNDON NORMA MATTINGLY PATRICK McELHANY RAY WHIPPLE IHL CORNER SI Oh Pictured at left center is Mrs. Norma Mattingly, 3rd grade. She received her B.S. at K-State of Pittsburg, and her M.S. at Wichita U. Norma is married to Ned Mat- tingly and has 2 children, Chris and Erin. Hobbies she enjoys are cooking, creweling, and crafts. Pictured at left is Mr. Ray Whipple, 6th grade. He received his B.S. at K-State. Ray has been very active in Ransom Teachers' Association; currently he is president. He also served two years on KNEA board. Ray and Joyce enjoy their two boys, Steven and Shane. When he has time, Mr. Whipple enjoys fishing. 7 Our Friends GRADE SCHOOL COOKS. Indi- vidual Pictures: Elda Kysar and Patricia Roths. CUSTODIANS. FAR RIGHT: Ger- ald Leikam and Vernon Van Win- kle. BUS DRIVERS. CENTER PIC- TURE, BACK ROW: Ivan Stetler, Verle Giess, Willard Huber, Vincent Schreiber, George Noll. FRONT ROW: Patricia Roths. Betty Richardson, Charlotte Giess. AT CENTER: Fern Mishler School Nurse AT RIGHT: Lucille Cromwell Peggy Conard High School Cooks 8 Student Helpers Librarians PUSHING: Mark Horchem Terry Henning Kent Schneider Dwayne Richardson SEATED: Gloria Bauer Bernice Flax Rhonda Flanders Virginia Dietterich Head Librarian 9 FRESHMEN I am the Poem of the Earth, said the voice of the rain. Eternal I rise impalpable out of the bottomless sea. Walt Whitman Freshmen Enjoy New Privileges At last they have arrived; Freshmen now enjoy the privi- leges of the high school students - free home games, dances, pop during study hall, pep rallies, more course electives, clubs, and organizations. The Freshman year is the year of initiations, - Kayettes and Industrial Arts Club this year. Highlights of Kayette Ini- tiation were being awakened early and having to wear a nightgown to school all day. The Industrial Arts Initiation is so horrible, initiates refuse to tell about it. Wendell Briand, Dale Cofer Rob Dietterlch. Bernard Flax CLASS OFFICERS: Virginia Dietterich, sponsor; Jon Nuttle. sponsor; Kris Huxman. Freshman photographer; A1 Nichol, President: Connie Wyman, Stuco; Janet Mishler. Sec.-Treas.; and Gary Turner, Vice-President. 11 Freshmen Enjoy Electives The required courses this year for the freshman class were English, math, science, physical education, and health. Pictured at right are the freshmen in second hour wood shop. Kenny Fla Randy Gleas Brian Herndon Dcva Horchem Rita Homing Spike Huber Kris Huxman Annette Kraus The Home Ec. girls sewed during the first semester and worked in the kitchens during the second semes- ter. Here they are using recipes with potatoes. 12 Annie Schoeppel Has Top Science Project Annie collected soils from all over the United States. She has soils from 47 states and is in the process of getting to her 50th. She also has soils from Canada, Holland, and England. Billy Landwehr Hubert Lutters Janet Mishler A1 Nichol Beth Randall Annie Schoeppel Craig Scott Sara Smith Donna Snodgrass Gary Turner Milch Ummel Vicki Ummel Connie Wyman Julie Zordel 13 SOPHOMORES Every part of nature teaches that the passing away of one life is the making room for another. The oak dies down to the ground, leaving within its rind a rich virgin mould, which will impart a vigorous life to an infant forest. David Thoreau Sophomore s Favorite Pastime — Talking Sophomores boast the largest class in school with 33 stu- dents. Two new students coming this year were Peggi Pearson and Melinda Griffith. Shortly after the first semester we lost Pam Oliver. Nearly all sophomores are taking typing, biology, and English. Michelle Curtis probably expressed the sentiments of the class when asked her favorite pastime. Listening to records, talking she replied. Gloria Bauer. Ruth Bauer Robert Birnbaum, Kelle Carter 15 CLASS OFFICERS: Jo Kenworthy. Reporter: Pat McElhaney, Sponsor; Kathy Lovitt, Secretary-Treasurer: D. Ann Squier, Vice President: Ralph Keilman, President; Michelle Flax, STUCO. Tammy Friess Melvin Hair Terry Henning Karri Huxman Ralph Keilman Russell Keilman Jo Kenworthy Ronald Klssllnger Jill Klitzke Betty Jean Landwehr Kathy Lovitt Debbie Lutters Kevin Noll Michelle Cunis Val Dietterich Cletus Flax Michelle Flax Pictured at right (not pictured with the group) are Melinda Griffith and Peggi Pear- son. Melinda came from Cheyenne, Wyoming. Her many hobbies include skating, swim- ming, sewing, drawing and many more. Her favorite classes are American history and English. Peggi came fromOberlin, Kansas. Her hobbies include swimming and drawing. Her favorite classes are home ec. and English. Pam Oliver Marilyn Rauch Marqueta Rauch Dwayne Richardson James Rohr Debra Schneider Rose Simon Kathy Snodgrass D. Ann Squier Rocky Stegman Sandy Triplett Tom Wierman Erin McElhany was an instant hit at the Sophomore class party. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pat McElhany. Erin was born July 30. 1974. Pictured above are Marqueta and Ralph play- ing air-hockey, one of the many games played at the Sophomore class party. Others included pool, skating, and many types of pin ball machines. 17 JUNIORS What is the value of solitude? — of peace, of light, of silence? What is the cost of freedom? Nancy Newhall Juniors Finance Banquet and Prom The Junior Class lost two students. Sharon and Rodger Col- burn, and gained one. Jim Suppes, ending up with 23. The Junior year was spent in raising money for the Junior- Senior banquet and prom. The class earned $1020.20 selling 390 magazine subscriptions with Mark Horchem as top sales- man. Other money raising projects were football and basket- ball concessions. Parents donated sandwiches and pies. Larry Briand. Darlene Cromwell Rhonda Flanders, Bernice Flax CLASS OFFICERS: Walter Wolff, Sponsor: Darlene Cromwell. Stuco; Joyce Kenworthy, Vice President: Pat Sar- gent, President; Nancy Mishler, Secretary; Presley Herndon, Sponsor: Dirk Smith, Treasurer: Duane Feldkamp Sponsor. r 19 14 Juniors in Bookkeeping Bookkeeping enrollment was indeed a surprise - 14 juniors, 12 seniors, and 3 sophomores. The course was offered for the first time on a one-semester basis with the opportunity to re-enroll for Bookkeeping II. High- light of the course was the bookkeeping sets which simulated actual business papers and accounting books. One set was finished each semester. Mrs. Patricia Crosswhite, the teacher, stated that it was the greatest year ever for bookkeeping. When asked what they thought of bookkeeping, Debbie Triplett said, I really like it! Bev Turner replied, I'm learning a lot about keep- ing records and books. I really like it! I enjoy doing the sets. It is pretty easy. says Mark Horchem. Rich Flax Mark Horchem Joyce Kenworrhy Brent Kraft Renata Kraft Kathy Lutten Marie Lutten Tim Lutten Nancy Mishler Lena Mollenkamp Pat Sargent Kent Schneider 20 Juniors Enjoy Elective Courses Kent Scott Dirk Smith Jim Suppes Larry Tillitson Doris Ummel Randy Wyman Tami Zordel Crafts class is one of the newer classes offered to the students. The girls learned how to crochet, knit, and macrame. Some of the big projects were baby blan- kets, like the one on Marie Lutters’ lap, stuffed animals, tank tops, a shawl Miss Pahls is modeling, sweaters, and pillows. This one-semester course offered a big break from the more academic classes. What’s this? A girl in shop9 That’s right! Tami Zordel is the first girl to be in a boy’s shop class since 1962. ’’Mechanical Drawing is really fun. The boys are nice to me and they help me a lot,” said Tami (pictured at left). 21 SENIORS Time is but the stream I go a-fishing in. I drink at it; but while I drink I see the sandy bottom and detect how shallow it is. Its thin current slides away, but eternity remains. David Thoreau Seniors Present Royalty In the senior year the students begin thinking seri- ously about what they will be doing in the following year. Many of them are enrolled in two hours in the field in which they plan to be in later. Counting the days is the favorite pastime of seniors. The tally can be found on Mrs. Crosswhite's chalk board. One new student enrolled this year; she is Linda Walker, a married student attending half days. The senior class always furnishes the royalty. Pic- tured above is senior class royalty as presented to the English class and later to the student body in an original skit depicting a hillbilly beauty contest. In the second picture Bev, Sharon, and Debbie become actual attendants in the Basketball Homecoming. Congratulations, Seniors THE CASUAL AIRE WaKeeney, Kansas CLASS OFFICERS: Korene Cromwell, Secretary; Allen Zordel, President; Bev Turner, Treasurer: Steve Hoch, Sponsor; Terry Weeks, Vice-President: Joe Henning, STUCO. 23 24 Senior Class of 975 Korene Cromwell Sam Davis Charletta Evel Marilyn Flanders Darwin Giess Joe Henning Debbie Horchem Sharon Keilman Jim Kenworthy Linda Kisslinger Rex Klitzke Brad Kraus Bill Luners Steve Hoch Class Sponsor Jim Mollenkamp Byron Noll Kip Rider Steve Simon Vona Tillitson Debbie Triplett Sherryl Wolff Play Director Bev Turner Don Ummel Linda Walker Terry Weeks Gerald Wyman Allen Zordel Ralph Kenworthy Principal 25 JUNIOR HIGH Shall we not come as pilgrims to these sanctuaries? limit, where need exists, our numbers, that each may find a singing solitude and pass free as a cloud's shadow? Nancy Newhall Seventh Grade CLASS OFFICERS Mike Turner, Vice-Pres. Paula Stein, Sponsor Angie Curtis, Sec.-Treas. Billy Rider, Pres. Angela Curtis Gregory Flax Kenneth Flax Terry Flax Christina Froelich James Henning Lee Kraft Larry Landwehr Cindy McDonald Brian Mishler Kip Noll Randy Nuttle Robert Nuttle 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 Wierman 27 Juanita Bauer Philip Bauer Tammy Colburn Vae Cromwell Jamie Cunis David Evel Michael Flax Sylvia Froelich Roger Giess Dale Hanna Greg Horlick Jeff Kenwonhy Elaine Kisslinger Myron Kisslinger Jody Kraft Brad Lovitt David Luetters Carla Lutters Richard Lutters Billy McDonald Alan Roths Mike Schneider Jeff Schreiber Randy Snodgrass John Squier Richard Sunley Scott Suppes Audrey Ummel Kelle Ummel Verna Van Winkle Ed Wierman Lenny Zimmerman 28 Eighth Grade Officers Paula Stein Sponsor Scott Suppes Sec. -Treas. Jamie Cunis Vice-President Sylvia Froelich President JUNIOR HIGH VOCAL: FRONT ROW: Monty Roths, Lee Kraft, James Henning, Larry Landwehr, Jody Kraft, Roger Giess, Jeff Schreiber, Greg Flax. Scott Suppes, Jeff Ken worthy, Lenny Zimmerman, David Luetters, Ed Wierman, Billy Rider. ROW 2: Mike Schneider. Billy McDonald. Lynn Sargent, Richard Sunley. Tammy Col- burn, Verna VanWinkle, Connie Wiedeman, Vae Cromwell, Elaine Kisslinger, David Storer, Mike Turner, Kevin Schreiber, Tom Rohr, Terry Flax. ROW 3: Bob Nuttle, Lawrence Wierman, Philip Bauer, Alan Roths, Cindy McDonald, Sylvia Froelich, Juanita Bauer, Audrey Ummel, Tammy Schneider, Chris Froelich, Jamie Curtis. Carla Luiters. Randy Nuttle, Kip Noll, Myron Kisslinger. ROW 4: Richard Lutters, Kenneth Flax, Brad Loviit, Rob Tillitson, Brian Mishler, David Evel, Karen Scott, Angie Curtis, Deea Rider, Kelly Ummel, Dale Hanna. Greg Horlick, John Squier, Randy Snodgrass, Michael Flax, Pat McElhaney, Director. 29 7 th and 8th, 3rd in Basketball Tourney BASKETBALL 8ih GRADE RECORD They We Ness City 16 42 Ellis 20 40 McCracken 44 39 Jetmore 20 44 Bazine 46 51 Sacred Heart 47 23 Hanston 12 54 OUA-VALLEY TOURNAMENT They We Ellis 23 45 McCracken 40 31 Bazine 27 36 BASKETBALL 7th GRADE RECORD They We Ness City 25 19 Ellis 31 18 McCracken 25 30 Jetmore 23 22 Bazine 16 55 Sacred Heart 20 27 Hanston 10 30 QUA-VALLEY TOURNAMENT They We Jetmore 19 20 Ellis 38 23 Hanston 24 43 FOOTBALL 7th and 8th They We Otis-Bison 24 18 Quinter 6 16 Jetmore 0 24 Ellis 12 14 McCracken 8 20 Ness City 0 14 BASKETBALL COACH Walter Wolff EIGHTH GRADE: BACK ROW: Alan Roths, Roger Giess, Lenny Zimmer- man. 3rd ROW: Dave Lutters, Richard Lutters, Phillip Bauer, Greg Hor- lick. 2nd ROW: Brad Lovitt, Randy Snodgrass, David Evel, Jeff Schreiber, Dale Hanna. FRONT ROW: Jeff Kenworthy, John Squier, Richard Sunley, Scott Suppes, Ed Wierman. SEVENTH GRADE: BACK ROW: Jim Henning, Lynn Sargent, Kevin Schreiber, Mike Turner, Monty Roths, Kip Noll. 2nd ROW: Randy Nut- tie, Greg Flax, Brian Mishler, Dave Storer, Bob Tillitson, Tom Rohr. FRONT ROW: Kenneth Flax, Lawrence Wierman, Bob Nuttle, Terry Flax. 30 Champions in Qua-Valley Football EIGHTH GRADE: BACK ROW: Carla Lutters. Vae Cromwell, Elaine Kisslinger, Audrey Ummel. SEC- OND ROW: Sylvia Froelich, Verna Van Winkle, Jua- nita Bauer. FRONT ROW: Jamie Curtis, Kelle Ummel. SEVENTH GRADE: BACK ROW: Deea Rider, Karen Scott, Tammy Schneider, Connie Wiedeman. FRONT ROW: Angie Cunis, Christina Froelich, Susan McDonald. FOOTBALL: BACK ROW: Lenny Zimmerman, Scott Suppes, Richard Lutters, Bob Nuttle, Rich Sunley, Ed Wier- man, David Evel, Lawrence Wierman, Jody Kraft, Randy Nuttle, Brian Mishler, Dave Storer, Greg Horlick, Coach Feldkamp. 2nd ROW: Lynn Sargent, Trainer: Jeff Kenwrothy: Phillip Bauer; Randy Snodgrass; Jeff Schreiber; Mike Schneider; Brad Lovitt; John Squier; Bob Tillitson; Dave Lutters; Michael Flax and Alan Roths. Trainers. FRONT ROW: Terry Flax, Kenneth Flax, Kip Noll, Mike Turner, Billy Rider, Dale Hanna, Greg Flax, Tom Rohr, Monty Roths, Kevin Schreiber. 31 ELEMENTARY To me, every hour of light and dark is a miracle. Every cubic inch of space is a miracle. Walt Whitman Kindergarten Greg Cunis Carol Dinges Sherri Edgington Polly Evel Jeffrey Flax Roben Friberg Kristin Hants Monica Kraus Belinda Oliver Grant Shellenberger Larry Snodgrass Lori Store r Carol Thieszen Annetta Ummel SPECIAL EDUCATION Lola Dinges 33 Kami Huxman Richard Klitzke Julie Miller Joni Pfaff Kathy Phelps Andy Rauch Lisa Storer Michael Toedman Karla Triplett Lawrence Ummel 34 Second Grade Daniel Dinges Kenny Edgington Patrick Evel Cathy Flax Brent Foust Norman Green Cheri Harris Dee Von Leikam Terry Siek Lynne Snodgrass Chad Strickler Robert Thieszen Carolyn White Individualized Work The Second Grade class is trying something different this year. Doing individualized work in math and some in reading seems to keep them busy. There is quite a bit of work involved, but it seems interesting and enjoyable to them. 35 Third Grade Steven Albers Curtis Colburn John Edgington Bradley Flax Dennis Flax Paula Foust Jay Harris Niki Haug Wendi Kraft JoAnn Leikem Joni Nuttle Duane Pfaff Tim Schreiber Lori Shellenberger Jeff Smith Lori Strickler Daniel Stull Kathy Ummel Ronald Ummel COMMENTS OF NORMA MATTINGLY Third Grade Teacher Math has been an interesting sub- ject. We have increased our speed in addition and subtraction. Presently we are working on multiplication and division. After stuying measurement, the class made cracker jacks in which they received some practical measure- ment experiences. The cracker jacks served as a Christmas gift to their fathers. The rest of the year will be spent working on multiplication, divi- sion, geometry, and measurement. 36 Fourth Grade The fourth grade class had a unit on earth science. They are examining an exhibit of meta- morphic, igneous, and sedimen- tary rocks brought in by the pupils. Some highly unusual fos- sils were included in the collec- tion. They found the story of our own community's geologic his- tory very interesting. Jacob Bauer Daniel Casper Darla Ciempa Nancy Curtis Clinton Evel Theron Flanders Lewis Flax Myron Flax Yvonne Flax James Froelich David Giess Shad Horchem Harold Kisslinger Juanita Landwehr Lori Lovitt Lynnette Nichol Connie Pfaff Diane Roths Troy Schneider Todd Siek Michael Snodgrass Brenda Ummel Chris Zordel 37 Fifth Grade Connie Casper Lori Colburn Mark Dinges Kevin Flax Kim Harris Troy Haug Breni Huxman Barbara Landwehr Duane Luetters Susan McDonald Russell Nutile Valarie Nuitle James Pfaff Susan Pfaff Edwin Rauch Gina Rufenacht Gary Sargent Sheena Siek Doug Storer Mark Ummel Bonita Zimmerman Kelly Zordel 38 Sixth Grade Daren Ciernpa Jimmy Craig Tamar Dinges Donna Froelich The sixth grade science students have been working on science projects this year. The students pictured are doing an experiment as pan of their project. Their projects included reports, illustrations, drawings, photographs, pictures, experiments, and summary about each topic studied. Arlan Hair Debbie Hanna 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 Steven Zordel 39 ORGANIZATIONS You shall enter the living shelter of the forest. You shall walk where only the wind has walked before. Nancy Newhall Jim Heads STUCO Pictured at left is Jim Kenworthy, STUCO President for the 1974-75 school year. During his years in high school he participated in many school activities. He went out for football, basketball, track, band, and vocal all four years, and had roles in both class plays. Jim's popularity and leadership were evident in the many offices he has held - Junior Class President, R-Club President, and Student Band Director. Lion's Club sponsored him to Boys’ State in his junior year. An unusual award given him in his senior year was the Betty Crocker Homemaker Award; he is the first boy to receive it at R.H.S. Pictured below are STUCO Officers: Pat Sargent, Vice-President; Bev Turner, Secretary-Treasurer; Mr. Darrell Rubottom, Sponsor; Jim Ken- worthy, President. 41 Standing: Michelle Flax, Darlene Cromwell, Brad Kraus, Connie Wyman, Allen Zordel, D. Ann Squier, Joe Henning, Sharon Keilman, Marie Lutters, Jo Kenworthy. Seated: Bev Turner, Pat Sargent, Jim Kenworthy, Mr. Darrell Rubottom, Sponsor. JOYCE KENWORTHY Vice-President NANCY M1SHLER Treasurer DORIS UMMEL Secretary KORENE CROMWELL President JANEL PAHLS Sponsor MARIE LUTTERS STUCO Kayettes Enjoy Various Activities KAYETTES: FRONT ROW: Gloria Bauer, Valerie Dietterich, D. Ann Squier, Michelle Curtis, Debbie Triplett, Sharon Keilman, Vona Tillitson, Connie Wyman, Janet Mishler, Julie Zordel, Donna Snod- grass, Annie Schoeppel, Deva Horchem, Debbie Lutters, Rose Simon. ROW 2: Doris Ummel, Nancy Mishler, Marie Lutters, Janel Pahls, Sponsor: Karri Huxman, Rhonda Flanders. Beth Randall, Kathy Lut- ters, Tammy Friess, Michelle Flax, Kathy Snod- grass, Annette Kraus, Renata Kraft, Kris Huxman. ROW 3: Joyce Kenworthy, Korene Cromwell, Tami Zordel, Sandy Triplett, Marilyn Flanders, Kathy Lovitt, Jill Klitzke, Pam Oliver, Darlene Crom- well, Leisa Mollenkamp, Pat Sargent, Bev Turner, Reita Homing, Vicki Ummel, Jo Kenworthy. At 6 a. m. freshman initiates were hauled off to the high school still in their pajamas. After games, hot chocolate and rolls were served. 42 The Way We Were' LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Ralph Kenworthy, Joyce Kenworthy, Mrs. Ralph Kenworthy, Miss Janel Pahls, Mrs. Buck Cromwell, and Korene Cromwell. BOARD MEMBERS: Debbie Triplett, Tami Zordel, Korene Cromwell, Miss Janel Pahls. 2nd ROW: Marilyn Flanders, Leisa Mollenkamp, Marie Lutters, Darlene Cromwell, Michelle Curtis, Nancy Mishler, Doris Ummel. SEATED ON FLOOR: Michelle Flax. D. Ann Squier, Joyce Kenworthy, Valerie Dietterich, and Pat Sargent. PICTURED AT LEFT: Korene Cromwell gives a rose to Tammy Friess, the first Kayette of the Month. 43 Pep Club Promotes Spirit This year Pep Club did much promotion of school spirit by planning a pep assembly for every week. A favorite was when Julie Zordel and Mic- helle Flax did their optical illusion by acting as one person. Other favorites were 1950's Day and Jim Kenworthy’s pie in the face. Even more school spirit was promoted when committees were appointed to make posters. Working on such a poster are the officers. Stand- ing are Debbie Triplett, V. Pres.; Sherryl Wolff, Spon.; Sharon Keilman, Stuco. Sitting are Vona Tillitson, Pres.; Bernice Flax, Treas.; and Mari- lyn Flanders, Sec. ROW 1; Julie Zordel, Sara Smith, Pat Sargent, Bev Turner, Michelle Flax, Janet Mishler, Connie Wyman. ROW 2: Sherryl Wolff (Sponsor), Vona Tillitson, Kelle Carter, Annette Kraus, Tammy Friess, Michelle Cunis, Betty Jean Landwehr, Leisa Mollenkamp. ROW 3: Karri Huxman, Reita Homing, Donna Snodgrass, Ruth Bauer, Kathy Lovitt, D.Ann Squier, Jill Kiltzke. Rose Simon. ROW 4: Deva Horchem, Kathy Snodgrass. Sharon Keil- man, Debbie Lutters, Debbie Triplett. Gloria Bauer, Tami Zordel. ROW 5: Annie Schoeppel, Charletta Evel, Sandy Triplett, Kathy Lutters, Kris Huxman, Nancy Mishler, Joyce Kenwonhy. ROW 6: Beth Randall, Marie Lutters, Doris Ummel, Marilyn Flanders, Jo Kenworthy, Renata Kraft. NOT PICTURED: Darlene Crowell, Korene Cromwell, Valerie Dietterich, Bernice Flax, and Rhonda Flanders. R-Club Co-Sponsors B.B. Homecoming Dance R-CLUB OFFICERS: Allen Zordel Stuco Duane Feldkamp Sponsor Jim Kenworthy President Walt Wolff Sponsor Randy Wyman Vice-President Joyce Kenworthy Secretary - Treasurer BACK ROW: Byron Noll Terry Weeks Allen Zordel Mark Horchem MIDDLE ROW: Jo Kenworthy Tami Zordel Walter Wolff, Sponsor Joyce Kenworthy Karri Huxman FRONT ROW: Jim Kenworthy Randy Wyman Bev Turner Brad Kraus 45 Indu stridi Arts Enjoys Initiation OFFICERS Steve Hoch, Sponsor Steve Simon, Secretary- Treasurer Gerald Wyman, President Don Ummel, Sergeant-at-Arms Darwin Giess, Vice-President Brad Kraus, Stuco Representative INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB: FRONT ROW: Dale Cofer, lames Rohr, Ralph Keilman, Brian Herndon, Gary Turner, Rob Dietterich. ROW 2: Steve Hoch, Sponsor; Don Ummel, Brent Kraft, Jim Kenworthy, Tom Wierman, Cletus Flax. ROW 3: Byron Noll, Bill Lutters, Brad Kraus, Steve Simon, Gerald Wyman, Jim Molienkamp. The Industrial Arts Club has been kept busy with a uapshoot, dance, and a trip to Kansas City, vis- iting Armco Steel, CO-OP Farmland Industries, General Motors, Stark Lumber, and Arrowhead Sta- dium. Eleven adults and thirty-two students left on the seventeen-hour trip. 46 Mrs. Crosswhite Edits Her Twelfth Yearbook YEARBOOK OFFICERS: STANDING: Rhonda Flanders, Head Photographer Mark Horchem, Business Manager Tami Zordel, Co-Editor Patricia Crosswhite, Advisor SEATED: Doris Ummel, Co-Editor ANNUAL STAFF PICTURED ABOVE IS AS FOLLOWS: BACK ROW: Patricia Cros- swhite , Kris Huxman, Mark Horchem, Doris Ummel, Marilyn Flanders. FRONT ROW: Jo Kenworthy, Tami Zordel, Deb- bie Triplett, Rhonda Flanders, and Mic- helle Cunis. 47 RHS Hosts Cheyenne Band Clinic Along with the usual band activities which included march- ing at the State Fair, putting on halftime shows at football games, and playing in pepband, the RHS band also had a winter and spring concert, went to con- test , and hosted the Cheyenne Conference Band Clinic. One of the most elaborate halftime shows was for Parent's Night in which a patriotic theme was used. The flag, the letters U. S. A. and the U. N. were formed. BAND OFFICERS BACK ROW: Byron Noll, Point Chm., D.Ann Squier, Stuco, Nancy Mishler, Reporter, Jim Kenworthy, Ass't. Con. FRONT ROW: Bev Turner, President, Pat Sargent, Drum Majorette, PTes- ley Herndon, sponsor, Joyce Kenworthy, Vice-President, Darlene Cromwell, Sec.-Treas. BACK ROW: Sandy Triplett, Tammy Friess, Mitch Ummel, Mr. Herndon, Kathy Snodgrass, Pam Oliver, Gary Turner. ROW 3: Vona Tillitson, Rose Simon, Marilyn Flanders, Reita Horning, Beth Randall, Deva Horchem, Craig Scott, Billy Landwehr, Rob Dietterich, Kathy Lovitt, Ralph Keilman, Ronald Kisslinger, Brian Herndon, Korene Cromwell. Wendell Briand, A1 Nichol, Dwayne Richardson, Jill Klitzke, Kent Scott, Byron Noll, Nancy Mishler, Mark Horchem, Jim Kenworthy. ROW 2: Jo Kenworthy, Kris Huxman, Donna Snodgrass, Annie Schoeppel, Gloria Bauer, Pat Sargent, Kent Schneider, Annette Kraus, Janet Mishler, Connie Wyman, Tom Wierman, Karri Huxman, Joyce Kenworthy, Vicki Ummel. Julie Zordel. ROW 1: Leisa Mollenkamp, Michelle Flax, Bev Turner, Val Dietterich, D. Ann Squier, Michelle Curtis, Betty Jean Landwehr, Darlene Cromwell, Rhonda Flanders. 48 Vocal Sports New Uniforms PICTURED AT LEFT ARE: Pat McEIhany, Sponsor: Bernard Flax, Vice-Pres.: Mark Hor- chem, Sec.-Treas.; Jo Kenwor- thy, Stuco: and Byron Noll, Pres. The vocal class sold light bulbs this year to buy outfits which are pictured below. The outfits were not ready for the concert over KAYS TV in December, but were ready for the Christmas concert at home. The outfits are blue- polka-dotted shirts for the boys with white pullovers, and blue dresses for the girls. FRONT ROW: Debra Schneider, Kelle Carter, Michelle Curtis, Michelle Flax, Leisa Mollenkamp, Karri Hux- man, Deva Horchem. 2nd ROW: Charletta Evel, Marilyn Flanders, Beth Randall, Peggi Pearson, Reita Horn- ing , Marilyn Rauch, Jo Kenworthy. 3rd ROW: Byron Noll, Rob Dietterich, Craig Scott. Mark Horchem, Kenny Flax, Melinda Griffith. 4th ROW: Mr. Pat McEIhany, Sponsor, Dale Cofer, Jim Ken worthy. Rocky Stegman, Kent Scott, Brian Herndon, Bernard Flax. NOT PICTURED: Hubert Lutters, and Korene Cromwell. 49 ATHLETICS In this fresh evening each blade and leaf looks as if it had been dipped in an icy liquid greenness. David Thoreau Varsity Cheerleaders VARSITY TOP: Darlene Cromwell STANDING: Pat Sargent Korene Cromwell Bev Turner FRONT: Michelle Flax Head Cheerleader Senior Cheerleader Korene Cromwell Bev Turner Varsity Football Season Record Team We They Dighton 0 12 Kensington 0 18 Northern Valley 32 0 (Homecoming) Palco 12 14 Lenora 6 40 Logan 6 28 Quinter 0 14 Natoma 8 62 Pawnee Heights 30 6 Allen Zordel, Quarterback Rex Klitzke, End Steve Simon, End Byron Noll, Halfback 55 ' SEk, 69 ’-P 75 '6? 73 iWW BP S5 'Saif'S '' K e +?83 sa T' ir' ior FRONT ROW: Jim Rohr, Manager: Hubert Lutters, Kenny Flax. A1 Nichol, Ronald Klsslinger, Brent Kraft, Randy Wyman. Jim Kenworthy, Gary Turner, Tom Wierman, Manager. ROW 2: Byron Noll. Mark Horchem, Ralph Keilman, Wendell Briand, Allen Zordel, Steve Simon, Jim Suppes, Spike Huber, Rex Klitzke, Dirk Smith, Tim Lutters, Mitch Ummel. ROW 3: Coach Walter Wolff, Joe Henning, Sam Davis, Larry Briand, Terry Weeks, Darwin Giess. Gerald Wyman. Larry Tillitson, Don Ummel, Kent Schneider. Brian Herndon, Assistant Coach Steve Hoch. 52 Don Ummel. Tackle Sam Davis, Center Gerald Wyman. Tackle Jim Kenworthy, Fullback Terry Weeks. End Darwin Gless. Guard A-TEAM OFFENSE: FRONT ROW: Steve Simon, Joe Henning, Larry Briand, Dirk Smith, Sam Davis, Gerald Wyman, Rex Klitzke. BACK ROW: Byron Noll, Allen Zordel, Larry Tillitson, Jim Kenworthy. Joe Henning. Tackle B-Team Record Three Losses A-TEAM DEFENSE: Steve Simon, Allen Zordel, Brent Kraft, Larry Briand, Darwin Giess, Jim Kenworthy, Larry Tillitson, Don Ummel, Gerald Wyman, Rex Klitzke, Byron Noll. Quinter Palco Dighton 53 Girls Volleyball FRONT ROW: Kathy Snodgrass, Rhonda Flan- ders, Tami Zordel. 2nd ROW: D. Ann Squier, Janet Mishler. 3rd ROW: Michelle Flax, Jo Kenworthy, Sandy Triplett. 4th ROW: Darlene Cromwell, Bev Turner. 5th ROW: Nancy Mish- ler, Joyce Kenworthy, Kris Huxman. 6th ROW: Connie Wyman, Karri Huxman. 7th ROW: Pat Sargent, Deva Horchem, Reita Horning. 8th ROW: Donna Snodgrass, Julie Zordel. LAST ROW: Korene Cromwell, Janel Pahls, coach; and Marilyn Flanders. Team Record WE THEY Bazine 15 8 15 4 Healy 15 9 15 12 Hill City 15 9 10 15 11 15 Morland 1 15 3 15 Palco 12 15 15 10 15 12 Quinter 15 3 15 9 A Team GOING AROUND THE CIRCLE CLOCKWISE: Korene Cromwell. Joyce Kenworthy, Bev Turner, Pat Sargent, Tami Zordel, Miss Janel Pahls, coach; Rhonda Flanders, Michelle Flax, and Darlene Cromwell. This page sponsored by DON’S DERBY SERVICE Ness City, Kansas 54 Freshman First in Quinter Invitational Freshman Cheerleaders TOP: Julie Zordel STANDING: Janet Mishler Sara Smith SPLITS: Connie Wyman Freshman Basketball Freshman's Seasons Record WE THEY 41 Jetmore 37 52 Dighton 40 56 Pawnee Heights 30 57 Logan 45 44 Quinter 46 49 Hill City 56 48 Spearville 44 STANDING: Mitch Ummel Hubert Lutters Brian Herndon Craig Scott KNEELING: Gary Turner Rob Dietterich A1 Nichol Bernard Flax Congratulations on a job well done, freshmen. 55 Boys Basketball BACK ROW: Bernard Flax, Randy Wyman, Rich Flax, Bob Bimbaum, Terry Weeks. Larry Til- litson, Rex Klitzke, Jim Kenworthy. FRONT ROW: Rocky Stegman, Allen Zordel. VARSITY BASKETBALL 1975 We They Wheatland 70 46 Jennings 47 55 Jetmore 48 65 Dighton 53 61 Kensington 67 64 Lenora 66 34 Pawnee Heights 76 44 Logan 53 69 Natoma 51 78 Northern Valley 79 55 Hill City 56 88 Palco 56 53 McCracken 47 55 Quinter 52 57 Spearville 58 67 LEAGUE TOURNAMENT Kensington 69 77 1A REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Hanston 41 44 TERRY WEEKS RICH FLAX Forward Forward 56 ROCKY STEGMAN Guard LARRY TILLITSON Center ALLEN ZORDEL Guard JUNIOR VARSITY: BACK ROW: Tom Wierman. Bob Bimbaum, Melvin Hair. Rich Flax. SECOND ROW: Hubert Lutters, Craig Scott, Brian Herndon, Kent Scott. FRONT ROW: Bernard Flax, Mitch Ummel, Gary Turner, Rob Dietterich, A1 Nichol, Randy Wyman. Girls ' Basketball, First in Regionals WE THEY 20 Wheatland 34 58 McCracken 35 38 Lenora 41 22 Natoma 45 33 Northern Valley 24 39 Palco 22 16 Natoma 45 32 Lenora 40 34 Ellis 19 39 Palco 38 28 Quinter 32 23 Utica 20 31 Pawnee Heights 26 23 Healy 20 19 Bucklin 39 FRONT ROW: Deva Horchem, Julie Zor- del, Tami Zordel, Darlene Cromwell, Leisa Mollenkamp. SECOND ROW: Mic- helle Flax, Bev Turner, Rhonda Flan- ders, Korene Crom- well, Pat Sargent. BACK ROW: Jill Klitzke, Joyce Ken- worthy , Kathy Lovitt, Jo Kenworthy, D.Ann Squier, and Coach Jon Nuttle. Leisa Mollenkamp was the Top Defense Honor winner on the team. PICTURED AT RIGHT. $8 TOURNAMENT TEAM: STANDING: Mr. Nuttle, coach; Tami Zordel, Michelle Flax. Korene Cromwell, Pat Sargent, D.Ann Squier, and Joyce Ken- worthy. KNEELING: Leisa Mol- lenkamp, Darlene Cromwell, Bev Turner, and Kathy Lovitt. The team as a whole did very well this year. They went into regionals with an open mind and were willing to fight for the first place trophy and a chance to go on to sub-state. They brought home the first place trophy in the regionals and went on to sub-state; but were defeated in the first round. The team put out a great amount of effort and were very well prepared. CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS: In individual honors Korene Cromwell was the top rebounder, and Pat Sargent was the top free thrower. Athletic Banquet Pictured at right is Larry Tillitson, who is a Junior. He received all three awards in basketball - Most Rebounds, Best Free Throw Shooter, and Most Valua- ble Player. This is the first time ever at R.H.S. that one person has won all three trophies. Pictured above are Gerald Wyman and Jim Ken- worthy. Gerald won the awards for Outstanding Blocker and Outstanding Tackier in Football. Jim received the Most Valuable Player award in Foot- ball. 60 Boys Track TOTAL POINTS Bob Birnbaum 35 .50 Ralph Keilman 34 .50 Bernard Flax 32 .25 Melvin Hair 30 .25 Jim Kenworthy 12 .50 Larry Tillitson 10 .50 Russell Keilman 10 .25 Darwin Geiss 6, .75 Allen Zordel 6, .50 Billy Landwehr 5. .50 Byron Noll 5. .00 Dirk Smith 4. .00 Mitch Ummel 3. 75 Tim Lutters 3. 50 Don Ummel 2. 00 Brad Kraus 2. 00 Brian Herndon 1. 75 Dale Cofer 1. 75 Bob Birnbaum 2nd in Regional in mile run. 4th in league. Broke school record in mile run 4:47.2. TRACK SQUAD: FRONT ROW: Dale Cofer, Byron Noll, Billy Landwehr, Bernard Flax, Ralph Keilman, Craig Scott. ROW 2: Allen Zordel, Steve Simon, Brad Kraus, Dirk Smith, Mitch Ummel, Melvin Hair, Russell Keil- man, Tom Wierman, Manager. ROW 3: Coach Walt Wolff, Jim Kenwonhy, Brian Herndon, Bob Birnbaum, Larry Tillitson, Don Ummel, Richard Flax, Larry Briand, Tim Lutters. Girls' Track to State BACK ROW: Duane Feldkamp, Coach: Julie Zordel, Kathy Lovitt, Korene Cromwell, Val Dietterich, Jo Ken- worthy, Bev Turner. FRONT ROW: Rose Simon, Connie Wyman, Darlene Cromwell, Karri Huxman, Jill Klitzke, Debbra Schneider. INDIVIDUAL POINTS Korene Cromwell 79 3 4 Darlene Cromwell 39 3 4 Val Dietterich 26 3 4 Julie Zordel 15 Connie Wyman 13 3 4 Bev Turner 10 Jo Kenworthy 9 3 4 Karri Huxman 5 1 2 Rose Simon 4 3 4 Sara Smith 2 Kathy Lovitt 2 Jill Klitzke 1 GIRLS GOING TO STATE Korene Cromwell, Darlene Cromwell, Julie Zordel, Connie Wyman, and Val Dietterich. 62 The Year of Broken Records Pictured at far left is Darlene Cromwell. She set a new school record in the long jump, jumping 16' 9 3 4 at the League Track Meet at Hill City. Darlene also placed first in the meet with her jump. Pictured at left is Korene Cromwell. Korene placed first in the state in the 880 yard run and third in the state in high jump. She set a new school and a new state record in the 880 run with a time of 2:22.6. In run- ning it in this time, she broke her own record by two seconds. The girls track team was very successful this year, taking first place at Ness City and Jetmore, placing second in the League Track Meet at Hill City, and placing third at the Regional Track Meet at Colby and third in the State Track Meet at Wichita. NEW RECORDS SET IN 1975 JULIE ZORDEL 100 yd. dash - 11.7 KORENE CROMWELL 220 yd. dash - 26.8 880 yd. run - 2:22.6 High Jump - 5'2 JILL KLITZKE Mile Run - 6:30.7 440 YARD RELAY - 55.9 880 YARD RELAY - 1:48.9 MEDLEY RELAY - 1:53.4 BEV TURNER Discus - 79'6 Softball Throw - 159'4 DARLENE CROMWELL Long Jump - 16' 9 3 4 Pictured at left, is the Medley Relay; consisting of Julie Zordel, Val Dietterich, Darlene Cromwell, and Korene Cromwell. The relay placed second in the State Track Meet at Wichita and set a new school record. Pictured on the opposite page are the people who went to State this year. The 880 yard relay, consisting of Korene Cromwell, Darlene Cromwell, Connie Wyman, and Val Dietterich, placed fourth in State and also set a new school record. 63 FAVORITES If eyes were made for seeing, I hen Beauty is its own excuse for being. Ralph Waldo Emerson Class Favorites Pictured at top left are Pat Sargent and Mark Hor- chem, the two chosen by the Junior Class as the best dressed juniors. Juniors were ranked as to neatness, cleanliness, color combinations, and appropriateness. Pictured at bottom left are Bev Turner and Terry Weeks, the two chosen by the Senior Class as the most likely to succeed. Seniors were ranked as to scholastic ability, managing time, friendliness, and leadership. Pictured at top right are Val Dietterich and Tom Wierman, the two sophomores chosen by their class as the most versatile. Sophomores were ranked as to their participation in organizations and sports. Pictured at bottom right, are Sarah Smith and A1 Nichol, the two chosen by the Freshman Class as the most congenial. Freshmen were ranked as to good con- versationalist, working well with others, and friendli- ness. 65 Football Royalty King Steve Simon Queen Bev Turner 66 Football Attendants Sharon Jim Darwin Korene Keilman Kenworthy Giess Cromwell Football Homecoming was held on Friday, September 27, with Ransom defeating Northern Valley 32-0. The floats were not displayed until the following Monday due to the high winds. The seniors and freshmen tied for first with their float entries. Crownbearers were Grant Shellen- berger son of Mr. and Mrs. Shelly Shellenberger, and Lana Huxman daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kim Hux- man. 67 Basketball Homecoming was held on January 10, with Ransom hosting Logan. Korene Crom- well was crowned queen and Allen Zordel as king. Korene is Kayette President and belongs to Pep Club and R-Club. She participated in vol- leyball, basketball, and track this year. She enjoys all sports and her favorite pastimes are swimming and water skiing. Allen is a member of R-Club and Stuco. He has participated in football, basketball, and track. At the regional and state speech contests Allen received I ratings. He attended the K.U. Jayhawk Basketball Camp during the summer of 1974. His hobbies are fishing and hunting, and his favorite pastime is playing basketball. 69 Sharon Keilman S' A Terry Weeks Yearbook Royalty Queen Sharon Keilman King Bill Lutters Yearbook Attendants Debbie Triplett Terry Weeks Bev Turner Don Ummel Yearbook Royalty were honored at a dance held on March 14 in the high school commons area. Sharon Keilman, our queen, has been involved with Pep Club, Kayettes, Stuco, and two class plays. Other activi- ties which kept her busy were Newspaper Staff and the Pom Pom Drill team. Shar- on's favorite sport is hiking. Bill Lutters, our king, has spent most of his high school years involved with Indus- trial Arts Club and the Industrial Arts Fair. Bill's hobby is working on cars. He plans to attend Southwest Kansas Area Vocational Technical School. ACTIVITIES It is true, I never assisted the sun materially in its rising; but, doubt not, it was of the last importance only to be present at it. David Thoreau Indus tria I Arts Fa i r GOLD ROSETTE WINNERS: BACK ROW: Allen Zordel, Gerald Wyman, Darwin Giess, Terry Weeks, Don Ummel, Jim Mol- lenkamp, Steve Hoch, Instructor. SECOND ROW: Randy Wyman, Brent Kraft, Hubert Lutters, A1 Nichols, Brad Kraus, Wendall Briand. FRONT ROW: Mitch Ummel, Bernard Flax, Roger Giess, Lenny Zimmerman, Brad Lovitt, Rob Dietterich. Pictured at left is Randy Wyman, Randy received a gold rosette at the Industrial Arts Fair at Hays and also received the award for the best woodworking project in the 11th Grade for his gun case. 73 Sr. C ass Presents 4 One Act Plays LIFEGUARDS by Robert Lehan CAST OF CHARACTERS Jacky-----------------------Jim Kenworthy Mary----------------------Leisa Mollenkamp Lenny--------------------------Darwin Giess Marjorie-----------------Korene Cromwell Uncle John----------------------Byron Noll JERRY BREAKS A DATE by William D. Fisher CAST OF CHARACTERS Dad............. Mary------------ Jerry----------- Mrs. Johnson — Aunt Alice------ Wilfred Winfield -Jim Mollenkamp Korene Cromwell -----Terry Weeks -----Linda Walker —Vona Tillitson -------Byron Noll 74 THE PLOT TO ASSASSINATE THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK by Carl Larson CAST OF CHARACTERS Miss Smith-----------------------------Bev Turner Wilbur J. Fuddle. Jr.---------------Darwin Giess Mr. Dickenson--------------------------Joe Henning Miss Jones----------------------------Vona Tillitson IT'S A BIRD! IT'S A PLANE!! IT'S CHICKENMAN!!! by Tim Kelly CAST OF CHARACTERS Ellen Pool------------------Debbie Triplett Beverly Hart----------------Sharon Keilman Lester Pool--------------------Allen Zordel TECHNICAL CREWS Lighting: Bill Lutters Jim Kenworthy Stage Crew: Gerald Wyman Bill Lutters Steve Simon Properties: Byron Noll Costumes: Bev Turner Sharon Keilman Publicity: Korene Cromwell Debbie Triplett Makeup: Bev Turner Debbie Triplett Marilyn Flanders Korene Cromwell Ticket Sales: Don Ummel Sam Davis Usherette: Charletta Evel Usher: Kip Rider Director: Mrs. Sherry 1 Wolff 75 Junior Play UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE by Bel Kaufman CAST OF CHARACTERS Dr. Maxwell Clarke, High School Principal------------Kent Scott Sylvia Barrett............Leisa Mollenkamp Beatrice Schachter---------------Pat Sargent Paul Barringer...................Dirk Smith J. J. McCabe----------------------------Kent Schneider Sadie Finch----------------------------Marie Luuers Charlotte Wolf........................Rhonda Flanders Frances Egan---------------------------Joyce Kenworthy Lou Martin.............................Brent Kraft Lennie Neumark-------------------------Randy Wyman Carole Blanca---------------------------Tami Zordel Alice Blake............................Nancy Mishler Vivian Paine.........................Bernice Flax Rusty O'Brien..........................Larry Tillitson Linda Rosen----------------------------Doris Ummel Jose Rodriguez---------------------------Jim Suppes Carrie Blaine.........................Rhonda Flanders Charles Aarons--------------------------Mark Horchem Joe Ferone -............................Lany Briand Helen Arbuzzi..........................Kathy Lutters Ellen, Sylvia's Friend-----------------Joyce Kenwonhy 76 DIRECTOR: Mrs. Sherryl Wolff Seasons in the Sun This years fashion show featured the fun one can have in the various seasons when one is dressed with clothes designed in our Home Ec. Dept. This show was sponsored by Miss Pahls; narrators were Marie Lutters, Tami Zordel and Renata Kraft. SPRING SHOWERS bring may flowers, but what do the may flowers bring? Donna Snod- grass and Annie Schoeppel with their umbrellas (at left). SUMMER TENNIS Anyone? Jamie Cunis and Vae Crom- well are ready to play tennis in their new summer outfits, pictured at left. FALL PICNICS are always fun! Here Kelle Ummel and Elaine Kisslinger enjoy theirs. Melinda Griffth is enjoying the COZY WINTER in her new stylish skin and jacket outfit, pictured at left. 77 Somewhere My Love MENU First Date (Jello) Cupid's Arrows (Carrots and Celery) Slick Chick (Ham) Lovers' Quarrel (Cake) Hand-In-Hand (Bread and Butter) Wedding Bells (Ice Cream) Love and Kisses (Carrots and Peas) The Honeymooners (Tea) Going Steady Potatoes) Happily Ever After (Coffee) The Junior-Senior banquet and prom Some- where My Love was the most beautiful sight to behold. The walls were brick covered with green ivy, and the ceiling was covered with blue streamers representing the sky and white doves. The loviest feature was the summer house. The opening had rose trees on both sides. Little rose flowers were outlining the house. After the delicious meal everyone danced to the Uncle Sam band. It played a variety of music. The prom ended at 11:30 p.m. and everyone went out to provide their own enter- tainment . 79 Longhorn Staff BACK ROW: Jo Kenworthy. Pat Sargent, Nancy Mishler, Val Dietterich, Joyce Kenworthy. D.Ann Squier, Marilyn Flanders. Sharon Keilman. FRONT ROW: Kathy Lovitt, Michelle Cunis, Mark Horchem, Byron Noll. Darwin Giess, Jim Kenworthy, and Mrs. Sherryl Wolff, Sponsor. Mrs. Sherryl Wolff, Newspaper Sponsor, and D.Ann Squier, Editor. First in State I-A Scholarship Jim Kenwonhy Third in Woods Brad Kraus First in Woods Byron Noll Second in Woods Second in English 12 D. Ann Squier First in Foods Debbie Triplett First in Shorthand AT CENTER LEFT: Brad Kraus was awarded the Steve Hilmes Award for his China hutch. BOTTOM LEFT: Byron Noll was presented the Bill Squier Sci- ence Award for his outstanding work. PICTURED ABOVE: Jim Kenworthy received both the John Philip Sousa Award and the most outstanding vocal student award. 8i Noll is Selected Valedictorian Byron Noll, Valedictorian, has been an outstand- ing student at Ransom High for the past four years. He was selected treasurer of his junior class in '74. Byron has been on the high honor plaque for the last two years. He was awarded the Bill Squier Science Award and has won one of the Murdock Scholarships and the KSU Engineering Scholarship. Jim Kenworthy, Co-Salutatorian, has won the John Philips Sousa Award for band, outstanding musician in vocal, and the I Dare You Award. He has won one of the Murdock Scholarships and a State of Kansas Scholarship. Terry Weeks, Co-Salutatorian, has participated in sports all four years of high school; his favorite sport is baseball. Terry has received the batting title cer- tificate at the American Legion State Tournament in 1974. He has won an academic scholarship for Dodge City Community Junior College. Byron Noll is pictured at the left. Jim Kenworthy Co-Salutatorians Terry Weeks Jr. High, First in League Scholarship LEAGUE PLACEMENT. SEVENTH GRADE: Gregory Flax. 3rd In Kansas history, 4th in math; Larry Landwehr, 3rd in spelling, 4th in science; Kip Noll, 1st in English, math, and spelling, 2nd in science; Randy Nuttle, 1st in science; Tom Rohr, 1st in math, 3rd in English and science; Kevin Schreiber, 3rd in spelling; Connie Wiedeman, 4th in English. EIGHTH GRADE: Michael Flax, 4th in English; Jeff Kenworthy, 3rd in science; John Squier, 1st in science and history; Scott Sup- pes, 4th in history; Ed Wierman, 2nd in history, 3rd in English. HIGH HONORS PLAQUE. AT LEFT: Byron Noll and Val Diette- rich maintained high honors for every six weeks' period. SEVENTH GRADE WINS ALL IN SCIENCE Randy Nuttle 1st place Kip Noll 2nd place Tom Rohr 3rd place Larry Landwehr 4th place Jon Nuttle Instructor 1-RATINGS IN HIGH SCHOOL BAND: AT LEFT, BACK ROW: Tom Wierman, Joyce Ken- worthy, Connie Wyman, Janet Mishler, Karri Huxman, Kent Schneider. 2nd ROW: Rob Dietterich, Ron Kisslinger, Val Dietterich, Donna Snodgrass, D.Ann Squier, Darlene Cromwell. FRONT ROW: Michelle Flax, Jo Kenworthy, Leisa Mollenkamp, Pat Sargent. 1-RATINGS IN VOCAL were Kent Scott in low men's voice solo and Michelle Curtis in high women’s voice solo. 83 ADVERTISERS How simple our basic needs — a little food, sun, air, water, shelter, warmth and sleep! How lightly might this earth bear man forever! Nancy Newhall PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY H. D. SANTALA, D.V.M. NESS COUNTY VET HOSPITAL Weekdays 8-12 A.M. 1-5 P.M. Saturday 8-12 A.M. PETER K. WIENS, M.D. Daily 9-12 A.M. 2-5 P.M. 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PARKERSON'S CHEVROLET, BUICK OLDSMOBILE, INC. OUR BOOSTERS RALPH AMSTUTZ McNess Dealer Ransom, Kansas 67572 FITZGERALD FURNITURE Ness City, Kansas Ph. 798-3243 SHOE SHACK Ness City, Kansas ANDERSON'S LOCKER PLANT Ness City, Kansas 798-2878 GIBSONS DRUG, INC. Rexall Prescription Center Wakeeney, Kansas SUSAN'S HAIR HUT Ransom, Kansas Susan Kraus 731-2321 NESS CITY AUTO PARTS Ness City, Kansas Phone 798-2267 THELMA'S APPAREL 798-2884 Ness City, Kansas EDDIE'S SHOE SERVICE Red Wing Shoes Ness City, Kansas PARKHURST GARAGE Ransom, Kansas THE TOGGERY Clothes for the Family Ness City, Kansas ELMER'S BURGER BAR 731-2286 Ransom, Kansas POOR RICHARDS Richard and June Fairbank 731-9471 VERBECK LUMBER SUPPLY CO. Wakeeney, Kansas 743-2661 RANSOM CO-OP 95 Now that another year at R.H.S. has ended we will all be looking forward to those fun summertime festivities. Before we know it we will be telling this years seniors good-bye as they each begin to branch out into their futures to come. Then it will be time for the seniors of 1976 to prepare for theirs. We would like to thank Mrs. Crosswhite, our advisor, for the many hours and headaches she had working with us to make this annual the best one yet. Along with this, we wish to express our gratitude to those who helped make this book possible - our advertisers, subscribers, and our publisher. Without these wonderful people we wouldn’t have been able to make this book a suc- cess. 96 Doris Ummel and Tami Zordel. Co-Editors